Sudbury & Long Melford Community News, September 2023

What’s Your Poison?

A fascinating new play about a Victorian doctor who could have been Britain’s first serial killer is coming to Quay Theatre, Sudbury.

What’s Your Poison? is a true-crime murder mystery and is the first play by journalist and author Steve Orme.

It features 19th century medic William Palmer who allegedly poisoned a number of people including his wife, his alcoholic brother, his mother-in-law and four of his children.

“I’ve been captivated by this story for more than a decade,” says Orme.

“There’s no doubt he was a rogue, a gambler and a womaniser who defrauded his mother out of thousands of pounds. But was he a serial killer?”

The play is seen from two perspectives: the atmospheric Victorian era with the doctor, his family and his trial, and a contemporary viewpoint with a young couple eager to explore whether Palmer’s conviction for murdering a

close friend was a miscarriage of justice.

“I used to work in television and ten years ago I produced a trailer for a documentary,” Orme adds. “I turned this into a stage play and sent it to Rumpus Theatre Company whose work I was familiar with. They lapped it up and decided to mount a tour.”

John Goodrum from Rumpus who will direct What’s Your Poison? explains: “It fitted in with my fascination for everything to do with Victorian gothic horror, both fictional and factual. It’s certainly in the Rumpus tradition and it’s got a delicious final twist.”

Orme who is working on his second crime novel explains he became intrigued with the story of the man known as the Prince of Poisoners when a friend alerted him to it.

“It’s a gripping tale. A wax effigy of Palmer was displayed in the Chamber of Horrors at Madame Tussauds for more than 120 years. When Palmer

was on trial Charles Dickens described him as ‘the greatest villain that ever stood in the Old Bailey’.

“But where is the evidence? Palmer was hanged for the murder of John Parsons Cook who was supposed to have been poisoned with strychnine – but at his post-mortem examination no strychnine was found in his body.

“Audiences can finally make up their own minds as to how many people William Palmer poisoned – if any.”

What’s Your Poison will be at Quay Theatre, Sudbury on Tuesday 17th October.

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near a river. That area on the rugby field always floods when we get heavy rain in the winter months. Many insect species live in real grass, upon which many species of birds feed, including Swallow, Swift, Housemartin, Wagtail, Pipit, Thrush, Fieldfare, Redwing and many more.

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I see Little Egrets, Herons, Gulls and even Lapwings on the rugby field when there is some shallow flooding. I also see Little Owls catching Billy Witches at dusk during May-July.

I still see a good number of Swallows flying low over the rugby field during bad weather, also Swifts catching flying ants around July/August time. So it’s not just the river to be concerned about but also the bats, water bird species and insects that depend on all the plants along the river bank.

If you want to play outdoor sports like football, you should play on real grass. I always did, so did many others. REAL GRASS, not a plastic or rubber pitch.

Jerry (The Birder) Oxford

Dear Sir,

I am writing to you to express my concerns with respect to the proposed 3G pitch at Layham Road Sportsground. The negative impacts on health of such pitches are overlooked by those who promote them as supporting a healthy lifestyle. This ignores the fact that the pitches are associated with increased rates of injury, are unplayable in hot weather due to high surface temperatures and of greatest concern is the impact of inhalation and skin contact of the rubber crumb on which they are laid – particularly to children. Based on the toxicity of the crumb (derived from used tyres) many states in America have now banned it and an EU ban will come into force this year. A distinguished Professor of Public Health (Andrew Watterson) has called for it to be banned in the UK and the Environment Agency is currently investigating its toxicity with a view to changing guidance on its use in any project. Do parents really want to risk their child’s health when so much evidence on rubber crumb toxicity is accumulating?

Regards, Dr Christine Oates MA MSc

Dear Sir,

Choral singing has been found to have far reaching benefits on our physical, psychological, emotional and mental health, and social wellbeing. Singing helps to relieve stress and tension, improve breathing, strengthen immunity, and increase self-confidence. Most importantly, as our members will attest, it is really enjoyable and a great way to recover from the pressures of the day. And there is nothing quite like the experience of being part of a live music event, with professional soloists and orchestra, as the weeks of rehearsal culminate in a concert in front of a paying audience.

Sudbury Choral Society are looking for new members to come and join our choir.

We meet weekly on Mondays at 7.30-9.30pm, in Friars Hall at The Hive in School Street, Sudbury. Our next term starts on 4th September 2023, when we will begin rehearsals of Mozart’s Requiem, and Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine, for our concert on 19th November.

I am very concerned that there has been a recent push to speed up the proposed 3G pitch at Layham Road Sports Ground by choosing tyre crumb infill. This infill causes microplastic pollution and a significant amount will end up in the river. Plastic grass blades also break up into microplastics and contain PFAS Forever chemicals. Glyphosate is also used regularly on artificial pitches to keep the weeds down. All these pollutants will end up in the river and the environment. We should not be exposing our wildlife to this or the community. We should be able to enjoy the river without worrying about our health.

We usually put on four concerts a year: two main concerts in Spring and Autumn, plus a Christmas concert including traditional carols, and a summer concert of lighter music.

The pitches also create urban heat islands that reduce air quality. Cities are now urgently looking at ways to stay cooler because of the higher temperatures. It would make far better sense if the council speak to a sports turf specialist. A specialist will advise them on improving drainage, soil aeration and better grass management. Teams will be able to play on the natural grass for much longer and the whole town will stay cooler and healthier without the loss of greenspace.

If you would like to give it a try, you can come to three rehearsals before deciding whether to join. There are no auditions, and all music is provided. Although an ability to read music is desirable, it is not essential, and we can suggest resources to help learn the notes.

Either just come along to the first rehearsal or for more information contact Clare Lodge on 01787 312494 or 07931 807793, email info@sudburychoralsociety.co.uk

Kind regards,

Suzanne Grace

I hope you have had a good Summer.

Following on from the meeting I had early in July with the Police Inspector, Ben Holland, it was good to have him attend the Sudbury Town Full Council July meeting, giving councillors and members of the public an opportunity to raise their concerns and questions.

Although Sudbury is below the national average for empty shops, I am concerned that the number is growing. In July I facilitated a meeting with our Town Centre Manager and Babergh to raise these concerns and to try to find solutions to the number of empty shops in Sudbury.

We are, I am sure, aware of the fantastic work that our Scouting organisation do to help ensure that our young people are provided with many opportunities to move forward into adulthood. On the 13th July I was privileged to attend the Sudbury and District Scouts’ AGM. Lovely meeting the fantastic volunteers. Please keep up the good work.

On the 16th July I attended the West Suffolk Civic Service. It was a moving service with the themes similar to my own as your Mayor being Homelessness and mental health.

I was also invited to the Ipswich Mayor at Home event at Ipswich Football Ground on the 21st July. It provided me with a great opportunity to promote Sudbury.

On the 27th July 1993 Princess Diana officially opened William Wood House and to celebrate the 30 year Anniversary. A party was held for residents and families. It was great having the opportunity to talk to residents and staff, many of them being able to reminisce on their memories. There was also great entertainment from Miss Grace. Well done to all involved for a great event.

An excellent part of being the Mayor is meeting and experiencing the great work that our volunteers do on a day to day basis. Two examples of this are Orchestral Music Workshop and the Abi’s ‘Grand Opening’ Ceremony. The Orchestra Music Workshop was held on the 19th of July and was organised by the Bridge Project and the Orchestras Live. It was wonderful to meet and share the gift of music with users of the Bridge Project and the musicians who work so hard with Orchestras Live. Thanks to all involved and also the AFC for the use of their facility.

The other example was being invited to cut the ribbon on the new premises for Abi’s Footprints.

Abi’s Footprints started 7 years ago with the creative and forward thinking aim to provide the practical essentials that a young baby or child needs. They provide essentials for families that find themselves in difficult circumstances. This service, which started as a small acorn, is now a great oak and the new building will mean that more volunteers can be recruited. Well done to all concerned and please keep up the good work.

After the sad loss of our wonderful Lord Andrew Philips, I was privileged and honoured to attend his Memorial Service in Lavenham. The church was full, and the service was very moving. I have some lovely memories, including the long debates he and I would have concerning issues in Sudbury. Also, Andrew inviting my husband, who was Mayor at the time, and myself to attend his leaving ceremony as the Chancellor of Essex University. We were extremely honoured.

He was an example to us all and he will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

I was invited to attend the Rowing Club Regatta on the 5th August. Unfortunately, due to the weather conditions, it was cancelled. A great deal of time and effort and money goes into organising an event and the Regatta is no exception. My thoughts and best wishes to all the Rowing Club’s members and here’s hoping that we will see your return next year. Earlier in the month I made an informal visit to the Club to chat with members and see the facility.

In August I also attended the Sporting Memories event. Both Adrian and I really enjoyed ourselves sharing sporting memories and chatting to the members. Well done to the Kingfisher and the organisers for providing this great experience. I am also very privileged to be the Kingfisher’s Activities Ambassador. Sport is so important for our health and well-being, and I am looking forward to promoting this and the opportunities that are available. To end on two positives notes.

At the beginning of August, I was chatting to a young person who lives in Colchester. I was thrilled to hear him say that he loves visiting Sudbury as it is such a clean and lovely town with fantastic open spaces.

On the 16th September I will be privileged to be opening Sudbury’s Heritage Day. Its an opportunity to celebrate the incredible diversity of our high street and our incredible heritage, both the more visible treasures but also the hidden ones. Please come along and enjoy what Sudbury has to offer and join me for coffee and cake in the Mayor’s Parlour. Visit sudbury-tc.gov.uk/hods to find out more about Heritage Open Days.

I am also looking forward to my Civic Service being held at St Greogory’s Church, Sudbury on the 24th September.

Please keep safe.

Jan Osborne Mayor of Sudbury

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He showed many slides of wild flowers and orchids which he had taken and some included the insects that pollinate and feed from them The talk was enjoyed by all and Roger will be back next year to talk on “The Secret Life of a Wood” Roger was busy after the talk answering questions from members The competition of “A single rose” was won by Maggie Miller and there were many other entries too The competition is open to members and nonmembers Members brought in plants to sell to raise club funds and all the bargain plants sold Members enjoyed the usual raffle and light refreshments afterwards

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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.

On 5th September the club will be visiting Hadleigh Flowers at Benton End Farm and our next meeting will be on 11th September with a talk by Lucy Skellorn – “My Iris Collection”, in the Guild Room opposite St Mary's Church at 7 30 The competition will be 5 runner beans on a plate and there will be plants for sale and a raffle and light refreshments Members £2, Non-members £4

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.

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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.

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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.

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On 9th September, in the Guildhall 10 30am - 4 00pm Dance Historia and Dress & Decorum will be presenting a Dance workshop – watch or join in, an exhibition of ‘Costume and Originals’ including a spoken guide There will also be a costumed prese ntation of some early medieval dances and again the invitation to join in a simple Farandole (line dance) 2 00pm - 4 00pm The sequence will be repeated in the afternoon

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.

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Sunday 10th September, How to train a Tour Guide 11 00am – 12 00pm starts at Magdalen Road (behind the Co-op) Hadleigh Town Guides will be offering a ‘behind the scenes’ experience Your chance to eavesdrop on a training session Tour Guides require a combination of skills as well as knowledge How do they manage all that multi tasking? Why not take up the challenge and have a go - with our help of course What makes a good Tour Guide? Find out or Try out!

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.

For more information about both events contact: Jane Snowdon snowdonjane@hotmail.co.uk 07748 710598

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.

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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.

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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.

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Writing from the Rectory

September traditionally marks the transition from Summer to Autumn, and with it the harvest. Centuries ago, the squires’ sons were required to help in the fields and so they could not go to university until all was safely gathered in. This dependency upon the weather, the land and one another brought people together, and the successful completion of the harvest gave rise to a great celebration. In turn this came to determine the start of the academic year for every level of learning.

The word paradiso originally meant the walled garden of a king, and to be invited into such a garden was a very great honour. In August we visited the spectacular walled gardens of a stately home. It had taken great skill and effort to completely renovate them back to their former glory and for produce to once more be flourishing.

At the crucifixion, a criminal asked to be remembered by Jesus to God the Father in heaven. Jesus replied, ‘today you will be with me in paradise’. The criminal had nothing to offer in order to earn his salvation; no good deeds to barter. He simply believed that Jesus holds the keys to the King’s Garden. I’m not a gardener - I remember the year the slugs ate my beans, and the parishioners ate my tomatoes. To enjoy freshly grown vegetables, I am reliant on the ability of others. Thankfully, to enter the King’s Garden we don’t need to be competent gardeners (nor belong to the National Trust!) but simply recognise that ‘All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above’ and in return for the offer of entry, we worship Him out of gratitude for His gracious provision.

Whilst I am no gardener, I can play the piano. Each of us has gifts and each of us has things to learn or improve. Perhaps this Autumn you’ve decided to join an evening class? If so, I hope it goes well. Remember that whilst you might know nothing about some topics, you’re the expert in something. Don’t think less of yourself because you are not as skilled in one area as your friend or neighbour. God wants a one of you, He’s already got a ‘one of them’.

Revd Andrew Doarks

Sudbury Library

This September we will be finishing The Summer Reading Challenge. Don’t forget to read your 6 books and then come along to the library to talk about them with one of our super volunteers. You can then collect your final prizes, certificate and finisher’s medal.

The theme this year is Ready, Set Read! The Reading Agency has paired up with The Youth Sports Trust and the aim is to keep our youngsters active in mind and body throughout the summer holidays. The Hearing Aid Clinic is held on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next visit will be on 18th September, when you can come along to pick up new batteries but you will need to make an appointment for repairs by ringing 01473 286060.

Why not join one of our social groups? Our Adult Group is on Monday mornings at 10am. So, if you want to join a book club (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 you can join our relaxed group where you can meet new people, have a chat, make new friends, or just do some colouring if you prefer; there is no pressure to take part!

Please also consider our home library service which is available for anyone who loves to read but cannot get to the library. If you, a relative, or friend would benefit from the service, contact hls@suffolklibraries.co.uk, ring 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 noon. We have Storytime sessions for children on Saturday mornings from 10.30am. Lego club is on Saturday afternoons at 2.30pm. (50p per child). Our monthly Children’s Book Group will meet on Saturday 16th September. The next book will be available. Suffolk Libraries is a charity and the money we raise helps us continue to offer all the activities we do across the county. Please consider joining our Friends group; they offer invaluable support for your library.

Our opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays and for a small fee we offer printing, photocopying, laminating and scanning to e-mail. As a member of Suffolk Libraries, you can use our computers, plus there’s 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

Andrea and everyone at Sudbury Library.

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Facts and Figures from our Past

In past few years there has been a lot of discussion in the media concerning slavery. Naming those who were involved in the past. So, statues and some names of colleges etc have been changed to eradicate those who were guilty of becoming wealthy through the slave trade. In my early teens I read ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, a book that should be read by everyone. So, have always felt disgusted and appalled against any form of slavery. This triggered my thoughts into the forgotten slavery of our children here in Suffolk. Hence my digging into some information about the sad, short existence of these little chimney sweeps who were subjected to a vile form of slavery in this area. The brutal history of Chimney Sweeps

Chimney sweeping using slaves goes back into Roman times, and we had quite a few Roman settlements in this area. Roman swimming pools and baths were built on top of an underfloor heating system called a hypocaust. An intricate chimney with an associated stack. This was an ingenious method of heating a pool. A huge wet stove burning lots of wood, with flues that needed cleaning. As these chimneys were so small young children were forced into cleaning them.

Jumping forward to the Seventeenth Century

After the great fire of London, buildings codes were changed regarding chimneys to be built by law to far narrower than they were previously. While this lessened the risk of fire, the ramifications of the new narrower flues, set in motion a dark period of history that is often overlooked. Measuring only eighteen inches (about 47 centimetres) in width, it was impossible for an adult man or woman to climb. However, the newly designed chimneys still needed to be maintained, which led to unscrupulous people in the trade buying orphans from the local parish or from poverty-stricken parents. These desperate parents were taken in by the greedy 'Master Sweeper' who promised them that their child would be an apprentice and therefore lead a better life. At that time, the price of a child ranged from seven shillings (35 pence) to four guineas (£4.20), a one-off transaction. The child became a slave to the Master until adulthood. A time when children were horrifically exploited and so many of them lost their lives in this hideous and dangerous labour of sweeping chimneys. Young boys were used because they needed to be slim and petite to crawl into these narrow spaces. If one of them died in the process their pitiful skinny body was left for the next chimney to sweep to clean out. Chimney sweeping became the job of the extremely poor and those in forced labour. It was typical for chimney climbing boys to die before adulthood. These boys suffered from Asthma and other breathing complications, their growth was stunted due to lack of light, due spending all their time in black chimneys. Cancer of the lungs and scrotum, damaged bones and joints, scabies, blindness, and tuberculosis. If they did survive into adulthood, they were often physically disabled and in pain for the rest of their lives. They would spend their short miserable lives working inside hot black chimneys without protective clothing, they were often naked, no shoes, and a poor diet to keep them small their little lungs filled with acidic soot. The mortality rate was horrific. However, their master or owner would live in relative luxury, some had as many as twenty young sweeps. These voracious men also sold the soot that had been collected to local farmers for fertiliser. Once a boy became too big to squeeze into these disgusting death traps they were discarded and replaced by a younger, smaller boy. In our workhouse here in Sudbury it was a common practise for a boy who had been orphaned to be sold to a Master Chimney sweep, by the Governor and Trustees of the Workhouse. The only stipulation being they should be allowed a bath once a week!

What did those in power do?

Central and local Government, Churches and those who had a voice do? Only 18% of males had a vote during those years. Women did not have a vote at all. Not exactly democratic in those days!

Until 1788 boys from the age of four were used. At last, a bill was passed in parliament decreeing that no child under the age of eight years would be allowed to be used for the purpose of chimney climbing and sweeping. Sadly, this was ignored until 1800 when a pressure group was formed pushing the design of brushes and rods as a viable alternative to children lobbied parliament. In 1834 a new law was stating that a child must express his own desire in front of a magistrate to be a chimney boy and work for his employer. Then in 1840 an act of parliament was passed to stop the forcing or compelling anyone under the age of 21 to sweep or climb chimneys or shafts. This led to the local police becoming empowered to licence local chimney sweeps, so that it was illegal to trade in England without first gaining a licence.

Thankfully, our children are not subjected to these abominable issues today. Yet they need to know facts from the past.

Quote from the poet William Wordsworth: "Life is divided into three terms-that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, to live better in the future"

Sue Ayres

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Sept 20th Van Hages Garden Centre, (similar to the one in CAMBRIDGE which was always popular.

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Enviroplanet were proudly awarded Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) this year meaning that new customers can benefit from payments from their energy companies as well as having the reassurance of the standards set by MCS. Enviroplanet are also signed up to the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) and this offers the customer additional security in their choice of company for their installation. Financial deposits and workmanship are protected by the Independent Warranty Association (IWA).

Enviroplanet is a locally based company installing renewable technologies such as solar panels and battery storage, as well as other options, to help customers reduce their energy bills With the main office based in Ipswich, Enviroplanet install throughout Suffolk, Norfolk and North Essex Enviroplanet were proudly awarded Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) this year meaning that new customers can benefit from payments from their energy companies as well as having the reassurance of the standards set by MCS Enviroplanet are also signed up to the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) and this offers the customer additional security in their choice of company for their installation Financial deposits and workmanship are protected by the Independent Warranty Association (IWA)

£17pp 2 - 6 Oct 5-day Holiday in Blackpool, where we hope to see the evening lights from a tram, as well as other day trips out £270pp

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Nov 15th OR 19TH NOV. Our annual visits to Thursford Christmas Spectaculars (Wed or Sun) Wed : £69pp Sun £72pp

Dec 6th Vincent’s Jingle Bells at Brick Lane Theatre in London £85pp

Next Year: Feb 7th Peter and the Loose Boys at Brick Lane Theatre

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The team at Enviroplanet work closely and maintain good communication with the customer throughout the installation; from the first survey, through to communications with the customer service department to the fitters on the day Many customers have commented on the professionalism of the staff and the Google and Trustpilot reviews online reflect this ‘Unrivalled in their field Great customer service Swift installation Top quality components and attractive price ’ Review from Customer on Trustpilot: ‘I chose Enviroplanet to install my solar panels and storage batteries for the following reasons:-

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Review from customer on Google

Overall an excellent company for your solar requirements, customer service and after sales service, first class, highly recommended.’

Enviroplanet’s score is consistently high on both Trustpilot and Google reviews – customers rate the company’s policy on being honest, often leaving positive reviews even when the surveyor has said he cannot see financial benefits to them having an installation

Review from customer on Google.

Enviroplanet’s score is consistently high on both Trustpilot and Google reviews – customers rate the company’s policy on being honest, often leaving positive reviews even when the surveyor has said he cannot see financial benefits to them having an installation – a refreshing change!

a refreshing change!

If you are considering installing renewable energy and would like a free, no obligation, assessment then please do get in touch

Call 01473 599127, email info@enviroplanet.co.uk or visit www enviroplanet co uk

If you are considering installing renewable energy and would like a free, no obligation, assessment then please do get in touch. Call 01473 599127, email info@enviroplanet.co.uk or visit www.enviroplanet.co.uk.

If your mental health and emotional well-being are preventing you from living the life you want, call me today, and let’s talk about how I can help.

In London £95pp 18-22nd March 5 - Day Holiday on the Isle of Wight (SINGLES ALL BOOKED) £295pp April 17th Southend £17 May 15th Cadbury World £45 Inc coach and entry June 19th Windsor £25 Well, I hope there will me something to please you. And I look forward to taking your choices. We do have a fairly new way of doing the booking now.You need to fill in a small sheet containing your name, your choice of date and a signature at the bottom. and your cash or cheque in full, and send it to.

tel: 07368 813 477

To book, please contact

debbie@debbiewilsontherapy.co.uk

Either Pat Bennett at 22 Vicarage Lane, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 OUH, or ring 01787 310982 Or Contact Patrick on 07391 460906 WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

World-class Jazz fortnightly at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ

Doors open 7.30 pm; Music 8.00 pm; Ends 10.30 pm approx.

WED 13th September 2023 8pm Price £18

Loz Speyer’s “Time Zone”

Loz Speyer – Trumpet/Flugelhorn; Martin Hathaway – Sax; Phil Dawson – Guitar; Dave Manington – Bass; Gaspa Sena – Drums; Maurizio Ravalico – Congas

WED 27th September 2023 8pm Price £20

Jo Harrop Quartet plus Nigel Price

Jo Harrop – Vocals; Nigel Price – Guitar; Paul Edis – Piano; Jihad Darwish – Bass; Peter Adams – Drums.

Hadleigh Cemetery

The addition to the long-standing cemetery at Hadleigh Town Council’s Friars Road location, which includes a Natural Burial Meadow for burials and cremations, is very much “up and running”. Concern about the environment, as well as other factors such as a love of nature and the outdoors, are leading more people to consider a natural burial. Natural burials are far from a new idea as returning a body directly to the earth has been done since time immemorial and the choice to have a more environmentally-friendly burial is becoming more popular which is why Hadleigh Town Council are pleased to be able to offer this alternative.

As well as the Natural Burial Meadow, there is also a separate Rose Garden for scattering of ashes, which has been described as “a lovely place to visit in the future”. There is also a Tree of Life upon which in addition to traditional cremation and full burial plots, loved ones in the natural burial area or ashes scatterings can be commemorated with memorial leaves placed on the “Tree of Life”. Scattering of ashes can be booked in for our new rose garden close to the Tree of Life and natural burial area.

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Ken’s SESAW News

Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029

“Oh no, it’s that time of the year again” Mum groaned as she cleared another swarm of flying ants off the table. Presumably these annoying insects have their place in Nature, preferably not in the kitchen!

All living creatures are welcome at SESAW, whatever their traits. We see a variety of personalities, particularly in dogs, from quiet couch potatoes to adventurous daredevils. Most settle in new loving homes, occasionally one bounces back and becomes a permanent resident.

Such was Bobby, a delightful, mischievous terrier, completely unfazed by deafness. Unfortunately, he hated being alone and came back to us after causing much damage in the short time his new owner was out. He was an exceptional character and seemed to be Houdini in canine form. If someone exclaimed “How did he get out?” you knew Bobby was up to his old tricks again. The fences were all made higher after a bemused householder in the next village phoned about a strange dog waiting for dinner in her kitchen!

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 when she rolled on her back for tummy tickles That dog is SO embarrassing! I should explain about Maisie She arr ived at SESAW one Chr istmas, in great pain, hardly able to walk Luckily our talented vet was able to correct a bir th defect on her 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

At the age of seventeen years, Bobby has made his last great escape and our lives are the poorer for it.

Meanwhile we have Nico, a big, boisterous lad waiting for an experienced home with no small children. He is strong and bouncy, loves attention, long walks and swimming in lakes. He will make a fantastic dog with patience, kindness and on-going training. Please leave a message or send an email if he is the dog for you.

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

I’m off to find Mum who needs some extra love and attention from a little dog like me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

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

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 210

Tribute to BARRY WALL

2pm on Saturday 9th September 2023

Henny Fete and Du

Sudbury Town Hall, Assembly Room

Saturday 28th July 2018, 12:00-4:00pm at the ual games and stalls: Children’s games and for the A ng for the Pig etc on the banks of the River Stour ck Race we have Shire Horses on display and a fun e

Fondly remembering Barry Wall, local historian, author, Chairman of Sudbury History Society, and recognising his invaluable contribution to Sudbury and Local History.

Tributes by Ashley Cooper, Peter Minter and others Entrance free. Please come along!

Sudbury Ramblers

Wednesday 6th September

Polstead, 5 miles

Church CP, CO65BS 10am start Deborah 01255831573

Sunday 17th September

Stoke by Nayland, 7 miles

Recreation ground CP 10am start Ann 01787374454

Tuesday 19th September

Mildenhall, 5.5 miles

Jubilee fields CP, IP287LF 10am start

Peter 07776182860

Tel: 01206 265180

www

Sunday 24th September

Hartest, 5.6 miles

Village green parking, IP294DH

10am start

Adrian 07917479074

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.

Orchestra shares the joy of live music with Babergh residents

Babergh District Council has partnered with a national charity to bring an exciting musical experience to residents.

The council’s ongoing work with producer Orchestras Live has seen a professional orchestra making stops across the district to share the joy of live music with residents.

Four musicians from Sinfonia Viva held sessions at the Tattingstone Good Neighbour Scheme at Tattingstone Village Hall, the Bridge Project at AFC Sudbury and Dementia Café at the Ansell Centre in Hadleigh. During the sessions, the musicians performed a range of music and handed out instruments to members of the audience for some active music-making.

Cllr Deborah Saw, deputy leader of Babergh District Council and cabinet member for People and Place (West) said: “Music can connect people in so many ways. It’s great to be able to bring these types of events into community settings across our district and see the real impact it can have on our residents.

“We want to ensure that everyone has access to activities that can improve their quality of life, allow creativity and support their wellbeing.”

Babergh District Council organised the events as part of its commitment to supporting its residents in all stages of their lives, encouraging everyone to feel engaged with meaningful activities where they live.

It has been the latest project in a series of collaborations between Babergh District Council and Orchestras Live, with a more long-term plan of events intended for the future.

Stuart Bruce, senior creative producer at Orchestras Live, said: “The partnership between Orchestras Live and Babergh District Council has seen many exciting projects happen over the years.

“This new event involved several groups of older people having a joyful experience of live music in their locality and we hope it will be just the start of many further projects that reach and support vulnerable people in this part of Suffolk”.

News from The Christopher Centre

Indian Summer let’s hope so.

As many of you are returning from your summer holidays, we too are looking forward to a busy September with some new groups starting here on a weekly or monthly basis. To include the new Cancer Support Group which will be held on the 4th Tuesday of the month and a New Life Drawing class on a Monday evening 6.30-8pm.

Our Menopause support Group will also resume on Thursday 6th September 7-9pm, we look forward to seeing our current members and welcoming new members. This is a lovely friendly informal group so please do come along no need to book. We are looking for future guest speakers for our group, If you feel you have any interesting information, hints or tips, alternative therapies/treatments you would like to share with our group please do get in touch with us.

We would love to hear from you.

email info@christophercentre.org.uk or call us on 01787 313914.

Save the Date – Due to the success of our last quiz night, we will be holding another one on 8th December with a Christmas theme. 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 aim to continue bringing a friendly community approach to the people of Sudbury and surrounding areas, please contact us if you would like to visit with a view to hosting your group or event with us.

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’s -This month we would like to thank Cornard Co-op for their very kind donation of tea coffee and biscuits to be used as refreshments at our Menopause Support Group.

We would also like to thank Gainsborough Pie & Mash shop for offering further donations from their catering events in the coming months. As always, we thank our amazing volunteers and trustees for their ongoing support, we could not function without them.

If you would like to volunteer or find out more about the roles, we have to offer please contact us or pop in for a chat. We currently have a Thursday afternoon reception post just become available.

Welcome from Linda and Kathy, Centre Coordinators.

ChrisTmas CelebraTions 2023

FESTIVE FAYRE LUNCHEON

27th November until 23rd December 2023

Available every day, 12 noon until 2pm

Includes a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival and either a two or three course lunch with coffee & baby mince pies

2 course @ £33.50 per person / 3 course @ £39.50 per person (Tables over 6 we request a £10.00 deposit per person)

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

Why not bring your party to one of our Party Nights and celebrate in style!

Our staff will welcome and show your guests to one of our lounge areas where your evening will begin with a complimentary glass of Prosecco from 6:45pm, followed by a three-course Christmas meal from 7.30pm. Our resident DJ will set the party atmosphere for dancing until 12am in the Salon. Casino tables after dinner to keep all party goers entertained. Our lounges will also remain available for those who prefer to simply relax during the evening.

DATES AND PRICES

Friday 1st December 2023.......................................£67.50

Saturday 2nd December 2023....................................FULL

Friday 8th December 2023.......................................£67.50

Saturday 9th December 2023....................................FULL

Friday 15th December 2023.....................................£67.50

Thursday 21st December 2023..................................FULL

Friday 22nd December 2023....................................£67.50

Prices quoted are per person. Terms and conditions apply.

Special Accommodation Rates are available for your party

Fridays & Saturdays in December @ £150.00 per room

Accommodation prices include Full English breakfast and VAT and are for single, double or twin rooms.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

Sunday 31st December 2023, 7pm - Late

A spectacular evening to celebrate and welcome in the New Year in style!

A piper will greet you as you arrive at 7pm for your reception drink on arrival. A five course meal will be served in the Grand Salon and Parlour dining rooms, followed by dancing until the early hours with our resident DJ. The finale of the evening is a fantastic firework display with a glass of champagne at midnight! £189.00 per person - Black Tie

enquiries and bookings

Please contact our friendly Events Team for further information and to make your booking 01473 652334

e-mail: tracy.cole@hintleshamhall.com www.hintleshamhall.com

Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3NS Reservations Tel: +44(0)1473 652334

Email: reservations@hintleshamhall.com

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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

HARRY SMITH AGGREGATES

Hadleigh Cemetery

Open Evening at Sudbury Masonic Hall

Friday 12th October at 6 pm

Do you know what Freemasonry is or what Freemasons do? Do you know that Freemasonry has been thriving in Sudbury for over 250 years. Currently there are 8 Lodges within Sudbury and the surrounding areas. What is it all about?

Our key values are Integrity, Friendship, Respect & Charity. With so much uncertainty in our world today these guiding principles ring as true now as they have at any point in the organisation’s history. It is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world.

With 69 Lodges and well over 2500 members in Suffolk there is the opportunity to meet many like-minded individuals. Suffolk and our local area in particular has a close-knit community of Freemasons who are very enthusiastic about what we do.

However, it has never been exclusive to any rank or race. Those that have embraced the Craft from Lords, farmers, innkeepers, clergy, councillors, solicitors, and indeed all trades and professions have practised their Freemasonry here in Sudbury and other local masonic centres in nearby Clare and Boxford and throughout our rural community. Nationally there are 8,000 Lodges with over 170,000 freemasons. Above all Freemasonry is to be enjoyed, whilst supporting Charity but also making good men even better.

Freemasonry itself fulfils many purposes, for example we are, after the National Lottery, by far the biggest charity organisation in Britain, supporting (with little publicity) virtually every worthwhile campaign in our society and as a body donating annually £millions to worthwhile causes. Local charities also benefit with £thousands also quietly donated. Many embrace our ritual, fulfilling their theatrical ambitions. Some love, embrace and study our immense history and the difference masons have made to our society. But above all, the one common thread is the desire of the company and comradeship of those of a like mind.

Interested to find out more?

Sudbury & District Freemasons are holding an open evening on Friday October 12th at 6pm where there will be the opportunity to discover more about the history of our organisation, our Historic Masonic Hall and observe our beautiful old temple, built in 1886 and virtually unchanged since. And of course, the people that have been involved over the years, listen to an account of our pastime and most importantly to just dine and socialise with us.

If you would like to join us on the evening and discover more about freemasonry please contact Andy via email: grp5rep@suffolkfreemason.org.uk

environmentally-friendly burial is becoming more popular which is why Hadleigh Town Council are pleased to be able to offer this alternative

As well as the Natural Burial Meadow,

01206 751617 01787 275354

Information

Email: info@ats-skiphire-colchester.co.uk

The addition to the long-standing cemetery at Hadleigh Town Council’s Friars Road location, which includes a Natural Burial Meadow for burials and cremations, is very much “up and running” Concern about the environment, as well as other factors such as a love of nature and the outdoors, are leading more people to consider a natural burial Natural burials are far from a new idea as returning a body directly to the earth has been done since time immemorial and the choice to have a more

there is also a separate Rose Garden for scattering of ashes, which has been described as “a lovely place to visit in the future” There is also a Tree of Life upon which in addition to traditional cremation and full burial plots, loved ones in the natural burial area or ashes scatterings can be commemorated with memorial leaves placed on the “Tree of Life” Scattering of ashes can be booked in for our new rose garden close to the Tree of Life and natural burial area

and prices are available on our website, www hadleightowncouncil gov uk, by contacting the Town Council office on email, admin@hadleightowncouncil gov uk, or telephone 01473 823884

All those living with Cancer are most welcome refreshments provided

Rotary Round-up

Several members and their partners met at Clare Castle Country Park on 26 July. After meeting for coffee, they were taken on a guided tour of the park by Rotarian Philip Richardson, who was born in Clare. During the walk, they were able to not only enjoy the lovely surroundings of the park but also to admire wooden sculptures of animals and birds, before continuing on to lunch at The Swan, making this a very enjoyable social event! As a spin-off from this social gathering, a 'Ladies who Lunch' group has been formed and already arranged to meet up - some Rotarians and some wives of, and we wonder what they will get up to!

August meetings heard from guest speakers: Rachael, from Sudbury Library, and Andy and Janet Welsh who recounted their amazing adventure, walking 192 miles coast to coast in May this year, raising over £700 in sponsorship money for Hive Community Hub in Sudbury. On 21 August another social event took place, this time with members and partners meeting for coffee at the Prado Lounge in Sudbury. There was no meeting on the last Monday in August, as this was the Bank Holiday. Looking forward to September's events, Greg Stollenberg from The Lavenham Butchers will be guest speaker on 4 September, speaker still to be confirmed for Monday 11, a Business Meeting on the 18 when members discuss current and future activities, and on the fourth Monday - which is always set aside for a Fellowship event when members and their guests can meet socially - there will be a garden picnic at the home of Jan and David Taylor. Rotarian and President-elect Dorothy Slatter will be our speaker on 2 October with the intriguing title of "From Council House to Workhouse".

Anyone interested in attending any of these meetings is welcome to visit us. Sudbury Rotary meets on the first three Mondays of each month from 12 noon until around 2 p.m. at Newton Green Golf Club (with a fellowship day on the fourth Monday). So why not come along, meet some Rotarians and find out more. Rotary welcomes men and women from all backgrounds, and undertakes numerous projects across the local community and further afield which will benefit others in need. Please let David Taylor (07341 290415) know if you plan to visit us, so that we can advise the restaurant on numbers.

News from the Sudbury History Society

Our talk this month will be by Philip Richardson, local businessman: “Archive Views of Sudbury’s Yesterdays” 10am on Wednesday 13th September 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 22nd September – Peckover House, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire National Trust members free, Non NT £10 per person entrance House and Garden, plus £18 per person for coach. Bookings taken until Tuesday 12th September. Please email: info@sudburyhistorysociety.co.uk. All trips leave Sudbury Bus Station at 9am. Non-members welcome.

Rotarian Lesley Ford-Platt

Wooden sculptures (woodpecker!) in Clare Castle Country Park

Welcoming new patients

Pizzeria To Let

My children are starting new schools in September, one is in primary school and the other secondary. Between uniforms, PE kit and knowing they’ll need to catch the bus each day the costs are adding up. I’m already pretty stretched, so I’m not sure how to cover these extra outgoings. Is there any help I can get?

A new school year can put pressure on lots of people’s budgets, so you’re not alone in your worries. But there is help available.

A good place to start is the Citizens Advice website where you’ll find lots of information on the support you might be entitled to for school-related costs.

The help you can get to cover school lunches will vary depending on how old your children are and if you claim benefits. Children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 automatically get free school meals. You can apply for free school meals for older children if you claim certain types of benefits, including Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support. The full list is available on the Citizens Advice website, www.citizensadvice.org.uk You mentioned concerns about travel costs. If your child can't walk to school because of special educational needs or disabilities, they should get free school transport. You may be able to get help with transport costs from your Local Education Authority if your children can’t walk because it's dangerous or too far. Your Local Education Authority is part of your local council that deals with education in your area, you can find yours on GOV.UK. Contact it directly to find out exactly what support it offers. If you’re on a low income, your Local Education Authority may also be able to help you with activity and school uniform costs. You’re likely to be considered to be on a low income if you get means-tested benefits like Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. In some places there are also local charitable schemes that can help. A good place to find out about these is the school itself or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) both will usually know if these kinds of schemes exist.

A lot of people are feeling the squeeze at the moment, but it’s important to remember that help is available with starting school costs and you’re not alone. For more information visit the Citizens Advice website www. citizensadvice.org.uk

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.

AS AUTUMN THOUGHTS TURN TO NEW INTERESTS COULD WE BECOME ONE FOR YOU ?!

THE ARTS SOCIETY STOUR VALLEY PROVIDES CULTURE, COFFEE & FRIENDS !

On the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m at the Village Hall, Long Melford CO10 9QJ (opp The Bull Hotel) We offer a series of illustrated Monthly Talks, Visits, Special Interest Days + an Arts Magazine - all at a very reasonable cost FOR FURTHER DETAILS: Contact: info@TASstourvalley.org.uk quoting CN 27 or via our website www.TASstourvalley.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER

UNCOMPROMISING GENIUS : THE LIFE & WORK OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Recognised as one of the most important architects of all time, he designed over 800 buildings including iconic buildings such as The Guggenheim Museum, and the Johnson Wax HQ. The talk gives an overview of his work & colourful personal life.

Help us do more for the family of those being treated for cancer

At My WiSH Charity, we are passionate about supporting and caring for patients who are undergoing cancer treatment at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Here is a list of just some of the things we provide:

Exercise

Mindful Movement

These gentle classes are based at Bury Physio. Head to our YouTube channel, My WiSH Charity, to see video explaining more Men’s health

Exercise classes for men during and post treatment (both in Bury and Sudbury)

Wellbeing

Mama B’s

Working with Steve Trowles, owner of Stephen John Salon, we welcome people undergoing treatment to a pamper day, once a month, where they can receive advice on their hair or wigs, enjoy a manicure or some relaxing therapy sessions and enjoy a light lunch with others undergoing treatment

Counselling

We provide sessions for patients to talk to our cancer counsellor, Michelle

Hope courses

These classes help you navigate life post treatment

To find out more about any of the sessions we provide, please contact the cancer unit by emailing infocentre@wsh.nhs.uk or by calling 01284 713023.

Apart from these classes we support patients in a huge variety of ways. We work with the Breast Care Cushion group to provide the materials for them to make their beautiful heart shaped cushions. These are given to any patient undergoing a breast surgery and they will usually find them on their bedside table when they return to the ward. The heart is a perfect shape to provide comfort post-surgery.

We have worked with companies such as British Gas, Clarkes of Walsham and Hopton Homes to enhance the space both in and around the cancer unit.

Donations have meant we have provided televisions to each of the rooms and specialist training equipment for nurses.

We also work closely with the breast unit, having bought a special machine which helps locate the first lymph node with our Love Your Nodes appeal. Recently we purchased a breast sample cabinet for the breast unit, costing £40,000. This cabinet allows samples to be tested immediately to ensure enough has been taken during a biopsy. This means the radiographer stays with their patient and it frees up an additional room for other patients to be seen.

Our latest project

This sees us caring for the loved ones of those undergoing treatment as we are fundraising for a family counsellor.

This new role will provide invaluable support for those caring for people who are experiencing one of the toughest times in their life. If you would like to donate to help us provide a family counsellor, you can do so at www.mywishcharity.co.uk or call the team on 01284 712952. We are your local NHS charity enhancing care and supporting the Macmillan cancer unit at the West Suffolk Hospital. Please support us as the money you donate will stay local and be used to provide care for you and your loved ones should you need it.

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DIARY DATES SEPTEMBER 2023

Fri 1st September

The Dukes Theatre Company presents Twelfth Night 7pm to 10pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

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

Fri 1st September

BAT Cruise

Details tbc events@riverstourtrust.org

Fri 1st September to Sun 29th October

Summer Open Days – Castle & Gardens

11am to 4pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

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

Fri 1st September to Sun 29th Oct

Gainsborough House

Maggi Hambling Origins

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

Fri 1st September to Sun 29th Oct

To discuss your accountancy and taxation requirements please feel free to contact us – our initial meetings are free!

Hadleigh Office T: 01473 657000

Gainsborough House

‘Whimsical, perverse, & idle’, The Art of Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811)

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

Fri 1st September to Sun 29th Oct

Gainsborough House

Suzanne Cooper: Paintings & Wood Engravings, 1935-39

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

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

Fri 1st September to Sun 24th Sept

Summer Printmakers Exhibition 2023

11am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

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

Sat 2nd September to Sun 1st October

Autumn Printworks Exhibition 2023

10.30am to 4pm

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre

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

Sat 2nd September

Queen Elizabeth I Slept Here!

3 – 3.30pm

Meet in the Great Hall by the front door melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Sat 2nd September (every Saturday)

Lavenham Guided Walk

Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 2pm, £5 – no pre-booking req. Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Sun 3rd September

Ballingdon ‘Village’ Fete

12 to 4pm, free

An event for all the community

At Kone Vale – between Ballingdon St & Middleton Rd E: ballingdon.actually@gmail.com

Sun 3rd September

Plough Day

10am to 5pm, £2 entry (children free) Vintage Tractors, Stationary Engines, Cars, Motorcycles, Stalls & displays & much more.

Bygones & Collectors Club, Folley Road, Gt Waldingfield, CO10 0RY Mire info Tel: 07955115467

Sun 3rd September

Jason’s Acoustic Events

2.30pm – 8.30pm

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

Sun 3rd September

Robin Hood

This is My Theatre presents! 6pm to 7.30pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

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

Sun 3rd (every Sunday) September

Lavenham Guided Walk

Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 11am, £5 – no pre-booking req. Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Mon 4th September (every Monday)

Meet-Up Mondays

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

Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Mon 4th September (every Monday)

The Christopher Centre Open House 10am to 2pm Support & a friendly listening ear for those that need it. 10am – 12pm hot drinks & refreshments

12-1.45pm homemade hot lunches

All welcome, no charge

The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 313914

Tues 5th September

Health Walks – Clare

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

Tues 5th to Sat 9th September

Chappel Beer Festival East Anglian Railway Museum, CO6 2DS www.chappelbeerfestival.org.uk

Tues 5th September

The Quay Book Club

7.30pm-9.30pm in the bar

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

Weds 6th September

Sudbury Ramblers

Polstead, 5 miles Church CP, CO6 5BS

10am start Tel Deborah: 01255 831573

Weds 6th September (first Weds of every month)

The Sudbury Social Club - VIPs Social coffee morning, 11am to 1pm. A club that has members with varying levels of visual impairment.

For more info tel Jane: 01787 373227 Weavers Tap, East Street, CO10 2HX

Weds 6th September (every Weds)

Youth Support Services Drop-In

Aged 15 to 18 & not in education, employment or training?

1 - 4pm

Phoenix Family Hub (near OSA), Tudor Road, CO10 1NP.

Tel Jacob: 07526203856

Weds 6th September (every Weds)

Sporting Memories Club

2.15pm – 3.45pm - free Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury Tel Andy: 01284 757473 e: andy.read@ talk21.com

Weds 6th September (every Weds)

Lavenham Guided Walk

Meet - foyer of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham 2pm, £5 – no pre-booking req.

Email: info@guideeast.co.uk

Weds 6th September (every Weds)

Shared Reading Group

2pm, free

Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Weds 6th September (every Weds)

The Quay Chess Club

7.30pm.

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

Thurs 7th September

BINGO

2pm – 4pm

Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, CO10 1TL

Thurs 7th September (every Thurs)

Grow Your Community

Sudbury & Gt Cornard

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

Tel: 07899994107, e: activgardens@ haideestephens.com

Thurs 7th September (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 7th & Fri 8th September (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

Sat 9th September

Horticultural Show 2023

2-4pm, free entry

Schedules from: Sudbury Tourit Info or John Hughes: 01787 378342

The Village Hall, Lavenham Road, CO10 0SE

Sat 9th September

Sudbury to the Sea (S2C) events@riverstourtrust.org

Sat 9th September

Secrets of Long Melford Walk

10am to 12pm

To book: 0344 249 1895

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

Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9AA

Sat 9th & Sun 10th September

Harvest & Craft Fair

11am to 4pm

BBQ, cakes, bric-a-brac, plants, tombola Games, books and much more All Saints Church, Little Cornard, CO10 0PE

Sat 9th September

Art by Torchlight Talk & Tour

3 – 3.45pm

To book: 0344 249 1895

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

Mon 11th September

Sudbury Ephemera Archive

10am – 12.30pm Sudbury Town Hall

Join us to preserve Sudbury’s past through donated documents

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

Tel: Sue – 07846 885909 or Penny – 07850 302975

Tues 12th September

Foxearth & District History Society

Martin Stuchfield – Monumental Brasses of Essex & Suffolk

More info tel: 01787 311337 or 01787 281434

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

Tues 12th September

Health Walks – Clare

Every Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am

Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW

Weds 13th September (every Weds)

Sporting Memories Club

Abi & George Byrne

Husband & wife team, both football referees…

2.15pm – 3.45pm - free

Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury Tel Andy: 01284 757473 e: andy.read@ talk21.com

Weds 13th, 20th & 27th September

Museum Viewing

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

Weds 13th September

Suffolk Carers Natter

10am to 12pm

Suffolk Carers Matter

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

Weds 13th September

Gainsborough House

Maggi Hambling origins & Suzanne Cooper Breakfast Tour

9am – 10am

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

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

Thurs 14th September

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

Thurs 14th September

The Comedy of Errors

6.30pm to 10pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460261, email: mail@ hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Sat 16th & Sun 17th September

Sudbury’s Heritage Open Days 2023

Sudbury’s Heritage Open Days ‘Free to Explore’

Programme of guided tours, talks and free open house events as part of Heritage Open Days 2023

celebrating ‘Creativity Unwrapped’. Full programme from Sudbury Tourist Information www.sudbury-tc.gov.uk/hods

Sat 16th September

MacMillan Coffee Morning

11am to 1pm

Join us for cakes, savories, plant & produce sale & more Belchamp Walter Village Hall, CO10 7AR

Sat 16th September

Queen Elizabeth I Slept Here!

3 – 3.30pm

Meet in the Great Hall by the front door melford@nationaltrust.org.uk

Sat 16th, 23rd & 30th & Sun 17th & 24th

September

Museum Viewing

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

Sun 17th September

Green Sundays

9.30am to 2pm

Eco market, talks, free creative workshops & events, advice & grant opps, repair shops

Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA www.sudburytowncouncil.co.uk/eco

Sun 17th September

Sudbury Ramblers

Stoke by Nayland, 7 miles

Recreation ground CP 10am start

Tel Ann: 01787 374454

Sun 17th September

Porsche Classics at the Castle

10am to 4pm

Hedingham Castle, Bayley St, Hedingham, CO9 3DJ

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

Tues 19th September

Sudbury Ramblers

Mildenhall, 5.5 miles

Jubilee fields CP, IP287LF

10am start

Tel Peter: 07776182860

Tues 19th September

Health Walks – Clare

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

Weds 20th September (monthly meetings)

Parkinson’s Support Group

1.45pm for 2pm

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

Other guest, refreshments, discussion

All welcome – including carers / Loved ones – fee parking

Stevensons Centre, Gt Cornard, CO10

0WD

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

Weds 20th September

The Quay Play Readers

7.30pm, Geoff Kisby Room

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury

Sat 23rd September

Walk N’Water

Join the River Stour Trust on a walk to Gt Henny,

3.5 miles. Return to Sudbury by boat & a free tea / coffee at Cornard Lock. 10am start. £16 pp, dogs welcome £1. events@riverstourtrust.org

Sat 23rd September

Celebrating 700 Years of Sir William Fitzralph of Pebmarsh

3.30pm, tickets £10

Concert (Sudbury Choral Society) & Talk by Ashley Cooper

St John the Baptist Church, Pebmarsh Tel: 01787 269092

Sat 23rd September

Long Melford Book Fair

10am – 3.30pm

Quality second-hand & out of print books. Thousands to choose from.

Admission £1, free parking

Tel 01245 361609

Long Melford Village Memorial Hall, CO10 9LQ

E: missingbooks@madasafish.com www.missingbookfairs.co.uk

Sun 24th September

Sudbury Ramblers

Hartest, 5.6 miles Village green parking, IP294DH 10am start Tel Adrian: 07917479074

Sun 24th September

Lavenham Farmers Market

10am-1.30pm

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

Tues 26th September

Macmillan Cancer Support Group

2.15 to 3.45pm

Living with cancer support group for adults The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, Sudbury

Tues 26th September

Suffolk Family History Society

Sudbury & District Group

QUIZ – General questions – All welcome Long Melford Village Hall, CO10 9LQ sudbury@suffolkfhs.org.uk

Tues 26th September

Health Walks – Clare

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

Weds 27th September

Art with Vernon Lever

Oddfellows events in Sudbury

10.30am

The Masonic Hall, North St, Sudbury, CO10 1NA

Tel Helen: 07876710053

E: helen.patel@oddfellows.co.uk

Weds 27th September

The Film Club

Alfred Hitchcock, The American Years Lectures illustrated with film clips & a full length film.

10.30am

Long Melford Village Memorial Hall, CO10 9JQ https://filmclublectures.co.uk

Weds 27th September

Suffolk Carers Natter

10am to 12pm

Suffolk Carers Matter

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

Weds 27th September

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

Fri 29th September

Sudbury Farmers Market 9.30am-2pm Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EH

Sat 30th September

An Evening with Nancy May 7.30pm, tickets £10

Tickets from Sudbury Tourist info

More info tel: 07392086936

E: jhatton@thecct.org.uk

St Mary’s Church, Church Field Rd, Chilton Ind Est, CO10 2YA

Kindly supplied by Sudbury Town Council