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Hadleigh Show Director puts Family up front for this year’s event This year’s Hadleigh Show is on Saturday 18th May and the focus is “Families & Farming”. To demonstrate just how serious she was about making sure that this year’s event really does make families welcome, Show Director Clare Lock had her twins star in the publicity campaign. The two youngsters have a lot to smile about because new to the Showground this year are a number of features which are all about young visitors. Children can jump on board on the “Land Train” with its stopping stages around the showground; take the “Passport Challenge” and get their card stamped at identified locations before returning to the Membership Tent and a chance to win one of 250 goody bags or make their way to the “Childrens Education Area” which will host the fantastic Richard Savoury Sheep Show, the Education Marquee, the animal petting area and some great trade stands with things to interest children Foodies will be pleased to learn that The Food Hall is now bigger with almost a third more food producers showcasing the best of East Anglian produce. These new exhibitors are in addition to 40 new Trade Stands to the now over 120 trade stands and a number of new sponsors. The interest has been phenomenal and it promises to be the busiest Show to date. Ringside entertainment features the Adrenaline Tour - the awesome Quad and Motorcycle Stunt show, starring Jason Smyth; the Flying Fergies – the tractor display team, the agricultural equivalent of the “red arrows”; the East Anglian Fire & Rescue team which light some fires but fortunately are also on hand to put them out; the Young Farmers who battle it out in Tug-O-War and also with some Lawn Mower Racing! ...Continued on page 3

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Hadleigh Show Saturday 18th May The traditional rural show content, however, remains centre stage with more than 150 classes of cattle, sheep, goats and horses on show, not to mention the Grand Parade of winning entries – a rare spectacle of Equines & Livestock. There’s also the Art Exhibition and Sale; Rural Craft Demonstrations, the Poultry Tent and Flower & Horticultural Marquees. For the second year running, tickets can be purchased on-line as well as the usual retail outlets; Keith Avis Newsagents, Hadleigh; Hollow Trees Farm Shop, Semer; Boxford News, Boxford; Bates Wells & Braithwaite, Sudbury; Stratford Hills Farm Shop, Stratford-St-Mary or visit www.hadleighshow.co.uk to buy your ticket and on the day enjoy fast track entry. If booking before Friday 17th May, visitors can take advantage of the ‘Early-Bird Discount’, which reduces a Family Ticket (2 Adults with up to 3 Children) to just £24.00. Other Early Bird prices are: Adult - £9 (£12 on day); Child 516 – £5 (£7 on day); Senior Citizen - £7 (£10 on day). Parking is FREE; gates open at 8.00am. Located as always in the beautiful setting of Holbecks Park (IP7 5PE), Hadleigh is one of the oldest one-day Agricultural Shows in the Country; next year it will be celebrating 175 years. Organised annually by the Hadleigh Farmers’ Agricultural Association, this show has all the features you might expect from a traditional celebration of the best of rural Suffolk but also a great deal more..... For further information contact: The Show Secretary Tel: 07971 107644 E: secretary@hadleighshow.co.uk

Boxford Gardens Open 2013 Boxford, near Sudbury, Suffolk Sunday 2nd June 2013, 11.00am to 5.00pm Come and enjoy a great day out for all the family in the beautiful villages of Boxford and neighbouring Edwardstone. There will be between 15 and 20 gardens to explore - large and small and of many different types cottage, courtyard, riverside and contemporary to name but a few. There will be a free shuttle bus operating to the outlying gardens during the afternoon. Coffee will be served from 10.30am and ploughman's lunches, cakes and cream teas will be available in Boxford Primary school hall where there will also be a selection of plant and plant-related stalls. The ‘Campella’ VW camper van will also be on hand to serve tastings of refreshing Copella fruit juices. The church tower will be open to climb for spectacular views and all proceeds from the day will benefit Boxford St Mary's Church. The main event sponsor is Boxford based Copella Fruit Juices. Other sponsors currently include Zinnia Garden Design, Suffolk Medical Clinic, the Stoke by Nayland Hotel and Ernest Doe Power. Cost: £4.50 (children free) Further information: Phone: 01787 212264 Email: angela@tolputt.com

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AIMS: 1 The Preservation of the Victorian Core of the building 2 Whilst the only realistic opportunity for preservation may be the conversion of the building for residential use, a portion of the premises, preferably the current outpatients department, should be retained for public use. This should include some museum style presentation of the unique history of the site, from clerical college and workhouse to hospital. A suitable area could also be of use for the storage of the town’s archives, available for public access and perusal. 3 The ground floor should also be made available for a small community hall, and, subject to the requirements and agreement of the Rector and Parishioners, use of such a facility offered to the neighbouring St Gregory’s Church, whose link to the site can be traced back to Simon of Sudbury. Observations Whist accepting that the West Suffolk Hospital Trust are legally bound to obtain the highest possible price for the site certain conditions should be pre-requisite for such a sale. Any potential purchaser must be made aware of the (hopefully) support for our scheme. It is accepted that the area would actually benefit by the demolition of the 20th century additions which are so detrimental to the solid splendour of the Victorian buildings. The present structure is sound and from the upper levels offers enviable views in all directions. The site offers good access and a choice locality bounded by the water meadows, the Mill Hotel and St Gregory’s Church, and would, if sympathetically developed, be a great visual asset to the town. This iconic building has been part of Sudbury’s history since the early 1800s and as an example of the finest Victorian architecture and building engineering must be preserved as such for future generations. There is now this unique opportunity for our planners to show the same imagination as our forefathers and work together with a sympathetic developer to construct much needed housing in a historic setting whilst ensuring that the people of Sudbury have access to a museum, archive centre and a community hall. Our town has suffered enough planning blight in recent years to warn us of the consequences of apathy and neglect, Walnutree must not suffer the same plight, this opportunity will not come again! Peter Thorogood, Chairman Sudbury Society

Sudbury Community Festival takes shape Preparations for the Sudbury Community Festival are well and truly underway. With around 1000 tickets already sold the day promises to be a sell-out. Tickets can still be purchased on an early bird offer, just £10 for a family of four. Most of the food stalls have now been confirmed and festival goers can expect some glorious food on the day. Visitors can expect handmade sausages, a pizza oven, Caribbean food plus much more. In addition to their confirmed supporters, a few more businesses have been lined up to support the festival and will be announced once they have been confirmed. There are still opportunities for local businesses to get involved and support this great event. The festival organisers are still looking for volunteers to help make the day a success; opportunities include stewards, any up-and-coming local bands and first aiders, plus many more. There are still a few stalls available for local businesses to showcase what they do for the community. Richard Hibbert, event organiser, said: “There is still a lot to do behind the scenes but the event is coming together and we hope that the day will be fun for everyone as well as raise a lot of money for local charities. It should be an all-round great day with lots of local people getting together to celebrate and support our community.” The Mayor of Sudbury will be choosing five local charities that the funds will be going to; the decision will be made at the beginning of May and will be announced shortly after. Other exciting things that will be making an appearance at the festival include the Babergh bus which will have DJ decks where people can have a go at mixing music; it should also have game systems on board. The local fire engine should be making its way down for everyone to explore and there will be a cake stall where children can have a go at decorating their own cupcakes. And of course there will be the usual festival activities such as bouncy castles and face painting. To keep up to date with the Sudbury Community festival, learn how you can get involved or to buy tickets, visit www.sudburycommunityfestival.co.uk

Mark Topping comes to Sudbury The legendary travelling 18th century preacher, John Wesley is coming to Sudbury – somewhere he never visited in his life! Actor, Mark Topping will be performing as the founder of Methodism at St John's Methodist Church on Saturday May 25th. He has been touring the country as the charismatic clergyman for six years, performing in more than a hundred churches and theatres. The drama, My Own Familiar Friend, looks at Wesley’s relationship with his hymn-writing brother, Charles Wesley. It highlights their adventurous lives – including their confrontations with the drunken mobs who were frequently stirred up to disrupt their preaching. “John and Charles Wesley are fascinating characters who had extraordinary lives,” says Mark Topping. “They both had a profound effect on people’s faith and how they lived their lives. They influenced the culture of the whole country. In the play I use their journals, letters and sermons to bring the story to life. John Wesley was a gifted communicator and speaks of his brother with great charm, directness and wit.” John Wesley rode throughout England for 50 years preaching in hundreds of towns, but never came to Sudbury. The nearest he got was Stoke by Clare on Tues 5th and Weds 6th Jan 1762. In his journal he wrote: “The congregation came from many miles round, and God was in the midst of them. Their hearty prayers went up on every side, and many felt the answer to them.” My Own Familiar Friend is at St John's Methodist Church, Sudbury on Saturday May 25th at 7.30 pm. To reserve tickets, price £8.00, call Gill Phillips on 01787 310840. Tickets are also available from the Tourist Information Office in Sudbury Library, Market Hill. There are only a limited number so please book as soon as possible. Refreshments will be available For more information contact Gill Phillips on 01787 310840 or email gillian.phillips@gmx.co.uk

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Charity to use Annual General Meeting to call for new members A much loved town charity is to use its forthcoming AGM to make a desperate plea for new committee members. Helping Hands, which raises money for, and campaigns on behalf of, adults with learning disabilities which attend the Sudbury Community Hub (formerly the Sudbury Resource Centre) needs to replace a number of people stepping down from its committee this year. The charity which has been operational since 1974 - and has supported hundreds of adults with learning disabilities over the years - needs to find around six new committee members. Jack Owen, group chair, said: “Due to a number of reasons such as age and other commitments a number of our committee members are stepping down this year, which will leave us very short. It is important we replace at least some of these people as a matter of urgency to enable us to remain operational in the longer term. “We are looking for community minded individuals who may have some spare time on their hands. We are particularly keen to attract some younger people on to the committee or maybe people looking to get back into a routine after being out of work for a while. People can learn so much by being involved in voluntary activities such as a range of personal, vocational and organisational skills which will benefit them in their careers and personal lives.” The Helping Hands AGM will be held on Wednesday, 8 May, starting at 7pm at the Sudbury Community Hub on the Chilton Industrial Estate and members of the public are welcome to attend. Anyone interested in finding out more about Helping Hands can contact Mr Owen on 01787374025 or by e-mail on unionjack1@talktalk.net. Further information on Helping Hands can be found at www.helpinghandssudbury.org.uk

Hare Coursing in Suffolk Since 2005 hare coursing has been illegal in this country but it has a long history as a pastime for landowners in the British countryside. Jeffrey Ward who lives in Colchester has provided photographs of his father Stanley who was employed by Major G.E.F. Tenison in the 1940s as a greyhound trainer. Major Tenison (ex 3rd Dragoon Guards) owned an estate in Northern Ireland as well as Overbury Hall in Layham. During his years there he kept greyhounds in the buildings now owned by the Essex and Suffolk Hunt. It was Stanley Ward’s job to look after the dogs and to train them for coursing. The photograph above shows Stanley with three of the dogs probably standing in the kennels yard. The photograph on the left (taken in 1947) shows three competing dogs at a hare coursing event with Stanley in the foreground. The picture is captioned “Waiting for the slips” and refers to the handler letting the dog free when a hare is seen. The third photograph below shows, from the left, the Marquess and Marchioness of Bath, Lord Stavordale, Stanley Ward, Mr Dunn and Mr Harcourt Wood between courses at a meeting.

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Freemasons have existed in the town since at least the 18th century, originally meeting at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rose and Crown Hotelâ&#x20AC;?. Our oldest extant lodge, Stour Valley no. 1224 was formed in 1868 by local builder Thomas Holland (who erected the large timber factory behind the Conservative Club) and other local businessmen and farmers. They first met over Martins the printers and soon moved to the Institute Club, situated where the ATM machines now service Barclays Bank. In 1886 another local builder Frederick Jennings, a member of the Lodge, built the current Hall as the Masonic Temperance Hotel. The freemasons had the use only of the Temple and a small ante-room, even after they purchased the freehold in 1919 for ÂŁ700. Freemasonry continued to thrive in the town with the formation of two further Lodges, Priory no. 4618 in 1924 and Babergh no 8122 in 1967. However, with no dining facilities the members frequented mainly the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rose and Crownâ&#x20AC;?, sadly consumed by fire on New Years Day 1922, and later the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Four Swans Hotelâ&#x20AC;? in North Street, also no longer with us. In 1935 the trustees had purchased the adjoining row of cottages â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mountâ&#x20AC;?. By 1967 it was apparent that the facilities were both inadequate and becoming structurally unsound. With two sizeable bequests, and the decision to demolish the Mount and sell the land further money was pledged by the brethren. That year the Lodges held their meetings at Clare while Messrs. Grimwoods completely rebuilt and refitted the Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior. The original grand entrance facing onto the Melford Road was sealed, chimney pots removed and a new Girling Street doorway installed. However, great care was taken to preserve the fabric and tiled exterior of the building. Since 1968 the Hall, although kept in good decorative order, has scarcely changed and still preserves much of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earlier Victorian lustre, especially in the Temple. Generations of local families have celebrated weddings, birthdays and festivals there, and hopefully will continue to do so. Local freemasons have always been at the forefront of our society, never ceasing in their civic duty. At least a third of the Boroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayors were of the Craft, as were many Magistrates, Chairmen of the Licensed Victuallers and other societies. As for charity, many of our townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities would not have existed without the Freemasons and other local fraternal organisations. Successive Masonic dynasties, such as the Grimwoods, Wheelers and others were unstinting in their obligations to their town. If you wish to know more about the Fraternity, or if you would like a group tour (15 to 40 persons) please contact the Resident manager and Curator who would be delighted to host you. Email thorogoods@fsmail.net

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Melford Hall Park is to host this year's LeeStock Charity Music Festival The event is held in memory of Sudbury raised Lee Dunford who sadly passed away from Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2006 aged just 21. The profit raised from the event is donated to The Willow Foundation charity which was created by Arsenal and Scotland Goalkeeping legend Bob Wilson and his wife Megz in memory of their daughter Anna. Willow organise specifal days for seriously ill 16-40 year olds. They arranged and paid for Lee and his band to travel to London, record their very own EP, and even sorted the accommodation for the night in London. The headliner for this year's event will be Toploader with their hits such as 'Dancing in the Moonlight' and they will be supported by SPACE who had singles such as 'The Female of the Species'. LeeStock started in 2008 at Glemsford Social Club and after a second year there, then moved to The White Horse in Sudbury for 2010 and 2011. Last year LeeStock was held at The MEL Group Stadium, home to AFC Sudbury, where U.S band Wheatus headlined. LeeStock raised £11,000 last year which took the overall donation to over £40,000 in 5 years. LeeStock would like to thank headline performances from Dodgy, Mark Morriss, Nigel Clark, D:Ream and also Nick Howard who, after headlining last year's acoustic stage, went on to win Germany's The Voice. LeeStock will also be linking up with local charity Go START again who helped last year with transporting people to and from the event. Project Seven will also be heavily involved in making this year's event a success. LeeStock 2013 will take place on Sat 25th and Sun 26th May at Melford Hall Park. Tickets are £30.00 each and cover both days. They can be bought from Waitrose in Sudbury, the Bures Swan, Great Cornard Sports Centre, White Horse in Sudbury or online www.skiddle.com.There are many sponsorship opportunities available for this year's festival which has a capacity up to 1500 ticket holders and 300 volunteers/guests. If you would like to be involved through sponsorship, volunteering or can help in any way, please email james@leestock.org For more information visit www.LeeStock.org

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Eastern Family Services Supports Foster Care Fortnight 13-26 May 2013 For two weeks every May, Foster Care Fortnight, the UK’s biggest fostering campaign co-ordinated by Fostering Network, puts fostering centre stage throughout the UK. The campaign’s aim is to raise awareness of the urgent need for more people to come forward and become foster carers. On any one day there are more than 62,000 children living with foster families in the UK and with more children than ever coming into care, Fostering Network estimates that UK fostering services need to recruit a further 9,000 foster families in the next 12 months. Eastern Family Services (an East Bergholt based independent fostering agency) is looking for people from all backgrounds to become foster carers who will be able to provide children in care with a safe, secure and nurturing family home environment while they can’t live with their own families for anything from a few days to many years. Fostering is not an easy option for anyone to take but it can be a very rewarding experience and does offer the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children who need it. To become a foster carer a family assessment is involved and we provide initial training to help develop an understanding of what fostering is all about. Once approved as a foster carer we provide the best possible support to carers and children; both through our highly experienced social workers and network of specialists and through payment of a good financial allowance to carers when looking after children. Making the decision to become a foster carer often takes time because it is a decision that will change your life! If you are interested in finding out more please look at our website www.easternfamilyservices.com or give us a call on 01206 299775 - we are always more than happy to answer any questions you might have and help you think about whether fostering is right for you and your family.

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Artists Around Sudbury Trail Nine artists based in and around Sudbury are all opening their studios on 22nd and 23rd June as part of the Artists Around Sudbury Artists Trail. The artists are all participating in Suffolk Open Studios, which is a collaborative organisation run by artists for artists and art lovers. It is known for the high quality of member's work. The Artists Around Sudbury Trail will give visitors the chance to meet and talk to artists, see work in progress, chat about techniques used and see their work in the setting of their own studios. The artists, include painters, glass makers and sculptors, so there really is something for all tastes. The artists are: Catherine Allen Lampworked Bead Jewellery & Stained Glass, Leavenheath, www.paintboxcrafts.co.uk Anna Boon Mixed Media painter & Sculpture, Nayland, www.annaboon.co.uk Sue Eaton Contemporary painter, mixed media on canvas, Hundon, www.sue-eaton.com Brin Edwards Painting, Assington, www.brin-edwards.com Sandy Larkham Paintings & Ceramics, Edwardstone, www.sandylarkham.co.uk Belinda King Painter, Assington, www.belindaking.co.uk Rebecca Mansbridge Contemporary Glass Jewellery & Fused Glass, Great Cornard http://www.fusioninglass.co.uk Peter Speed A contemporary landscape and seascape artist, Stanstead, www.peterspaintings.co.uk Michelle Ranson Painting, Sudbury, www.michelleranson.co.uk

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Taste of Sudbury Food and Drink Festival 23rd June 2013 This is the first â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taste of Sudburyâ&#x20AC;? Food and Drink Festival which will be held on the 23rd June 2013 between 12pm and 8pm to celebrate the abundance of local produce on the Essex/Suffolk border. This festival is expected to become an annual event held in the centre of Sudbury. It will take place in this historic market town, in and around St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church as well as stalls and marquees on the Market Hill. The aim is to promote the best food and drink provided by producers and restaurants in the local area. A wide range of stands have already been booked from a champagne and salmon bar to handmade ice cream, Indian food to fresh venison. There will also be a wide range of drinks available including fruit juices, freshly ground coffee, wine and beers from local breweries. Lesley Dolphin from Suffolk Radio will be opening the event at 12 noon and Mark David from the Cooking Experience will be the compere until 6 pm. The full programme of demonstrations and entertainment will take place on a stage outside St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church. Local chefs will be offering cooking demonstrations and include Alan Paton from the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa, Chris Lee from the Crown in Bildeston and Nick Barrett from Scutchers in Long Melford. There will then be a range of live music from 6pm. until 8pm. On the day there will be a programme of events, list of all the stall holders and the tasters which are available. This event is being organised by the new Sudbury Town Team, a voluntary and non-profit-making group representing the interests of local businesses. The Taste of Sudbury festival promises to be an exciting addition to Sudburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calendar of activities. For more details of how to book a stall please contact Jane Hatton on 01787 468634 or email j.hatton01@btinterent.com. Free entry for the public For more information visit www.tasteofsudbury.co.uk

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After the huge success of our first themed guided walks, we are now pleased to announce the next dates. On Saturday June 1st we will be repeating â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Strolling In Gainsboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Footstepsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with our guides Annie and Seth taking us back to the 1700â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.There Will Be 2 Walks: 11am And 2pm. Tickets are ÂŁ4 and can be bought from the Tourist Information Office in the library. Entry into Gainsboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House will be free on the day on production of your walk ticket. Why not make a day of it and pre-book a lunch at JoJoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen, The Quay. JoJo will be preparing 18th century meals at reasonable prices. For further details phone 07748 328554. Monday 10th June 2013 is a big day in Sudbury. Its 100 years since the Gainsborough statue was put in place. Gainsboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house will be reenacting this event and to support them we are having a guided walk at 2pm. The walk will finish at 4pm at the statue where you can experience all the atmosphere of the unveiling of Gainsboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statue 1913. Princess Louise (Queen Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter) will be unveiling the statue and Sir Bertram Mackennal the sculptor will also be there. The ultimate aim of the day is to recreate the photo below and give Market Hill the same atmosphere as in 1913 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so we are also asking people to get into the spirit of the occasion and dress up either as Gainsboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time ( 18th century) or Edwardian 1913. Christine and Susan will be dressing in the Edwardian style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; big hats and long skirts! We have sourced local costume hire businesses and Gainsboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house has asked the charity shops to put by anything that may be suitable. You can ring us on 01787 881320, email: sudburytic@sudburytowncouncil.co.uk or find us on face book. Tickets for both walks are on sale now.

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Sudbury Mayor’s Report By the time you read this report I will have just 2 weeks left of my term of office, a period of my life which has brought many enjoyable moments for both of us, I make no apologies for saying that becoming the Mayor of Sudbury didn’t come natural to me, in fact the early weeks I found it quite strange to adapt to the ceremonial role that is required of the Mayor. As the weeks turned into Months with the help of my Secretaries and my colleagues I started to enjoy the role and hope that I have been able to make a difference, although when I look back on my year there seems to be just as many issues that still need resolving as when I started, but I think we have made some progress and maybe we will see in the months ahead further progress on some of the things that have been started. The first spade of earth is expected to be removed from the Church Field road site bringing the Medical unit a step closer, but I am bitterly disappointed that SERCO will be running it rather than the NHS, but that is down to Government policy and the weakness of Suffolk’s Health authority not to make it conditional on SERCO to retain the services and personnel. The Town Council have been asked to carry out a survey to ascertain the suitability of Belvue House to be used for community use, at present the house is home to the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Twelve plus and a Youth club, all of which wish to continue to use it. However the building needs a great deal of work to bring it back to a condition where it can benefit the community, as unfortunately it has been allowed to deteriorate to a point where a considerable amount of money will need to be spent on maintenance. Babergh District Council who own the building, have said that whatever it is used for in the future it must be able to raise finance to cover the cost of it’s upkeep. So we are looking for the help of you the public and business leaders to help us out by coming up with some ideas about possible uses, your help would be very much appreciated, please pass on your ideas to the Town Hall so that we can consider them before passing them onto Babergh.

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I attended the St Joseph’s Catholic School to take part in a Service to celebrate their new Hall and modifications that are necessary to accommodate the extra pupils that they will be taking on as a result of moving from a 2 tier to a 3 tier system of education. Ormiston Academy were host to a group of German students from our twinning town of Hoxter, yours truly had to learn some German phrases quickly as I welcomed them to Sudbury, it couldn’t have been that bad because I was told that they understood much of what I said, that was certainly more than I did, many of the Academy students shared their houses with the Hoxter students for the week and apart from improving their German, many good friendships sprouted from the visit. The Annual Town meeting took place on the 19 April, it was well attended with reports given by Town, District and County Councillors it gave the public an opportunity to question their Councillors, which many of them did, a number of services and organisations from around the town had stalls explaining the services they provide, this was followed by the formal part of the meeting. We attended the 10 year celebration of the Kernos Centre, it is a small Sudbury based charity group, that provide counselling for people with emotional and psychological difficulties from a variety of causes, they are based in Friars street and rely entirely on donations for their survival. They provide an essential service to the community at a time when life’s traumas affect people from all ages, school children to the elderly. The Kernos Centre aims to provide therapy that is not limited by the number of sessions, nor access restricted by financial constraints. ‘Our belief is that therapy should not be concluded before it has had time to be effective and that clients have the right to determine their own needs and direction, provides effective professional counselling and appropriate ongoing help to those in need’. Although I am pretty hopeless at quizzes we took part in the Helping Hands Quiz night at the Sudbury Community Hub on the Chilton Industrial estate, the Quiz was organised by the Sudbury Rotary club with profits shared between the Rotary and Helping Hands, I felt genuinely sorry for the rest of my Team as we came second from last, they just didn’t ask the right questions and I didn’t help much. The Heritage centre at the Town Hall has recently placed a painting of it’s very own adopted Gunboat ‘HMS Scarab’ which it shares with Long Melford, the painting hangs alongside the Scarab shield which was saved from the cellar, where it laid forgotten for 60 years and cleaned up to take pride of place in the Heritage centre, the Gunboat was adopted in 1942 as part of a fund raising effort when thousands of pounds in Government Bonds were raised to provide the crew of HMS Scarab with gifts of food & clothing. The Rowing club started the new Regatta season recently and I was asked to raise the flag, many young people and not so young are involved with the club, with competitions between other rowing clubs throughout the East of England, this is one of these sports clubs that go a long way to promote everything that is good about Sudbury. Rather than walk the 5 miles of the ‘Sudbury Fun run’ I was asked to start it, a lot less energetic although I must admit that I did miss not taking part this year, but I’m afraid my football injuries are starting to catch up with me. The Mayors Ball on the 30th of March was a well organised occasion when members of the Dancing club could show off their dancing skills and enjoy a great meal at the same time, the rest of us weren’t slow in coming forward after a glass or two of red wine. There are times when certain events bring a smile to your face but have a serious side at the same time, meeting Louis from Melford was one of those times, a nine year old lad who came with his Mum to interview me about the role of the Mayor and try the chain and robes on, he told me of his interest in Politics and how he stayed up most of the night to watch the USA Presidential elections, he also has aspirations for himself one day, to be the Mayor of Sudbury was one of them, don’t rule it out, he seemed a determined youngster who has a strong will to succeed. This year the Council have introduced a Councillor Shadowing scheme, four students from Ormiston Academy will shadow four Councillors for a minimum of ten hours, the student shadowing yours truly is Darrell from Melford, they will have to keep a log book of what they observed and which will result in an accreditation, one or two are going to study Politics as part of their future studies. The Town has been accredited the ‘Fair Trade Award’ which will be displayed in the front foyer of the Town Hall, the Council have been operating a fair wage programme for some time, the ‘Kettle & Fish’ are promoting it encouraging local businesses to join and participate in it. The Town Twinning Association played host to our French twin Town of Clermont on April 12th for four days, with a trip to Greenwich, a tour of the Town and a reception meal in Assington for over forty visitors and their hosts, this is where I came in, three days after becoming the Mayor last May we were on a trip to Clermont France, and I hope they enjoyed their trip as much as we did. If there is anything you would like to discuss in more detail from my report or on any other issue, you can contact me via the Town Hall, or phone me directly on 374025. Jack Owen, Sudbury Town Mayor

Sudbury Pre-School Music Group Proves Popular Jo Jingles, the leading Pre-School Music & Movement Group, is proving popular with Sudbury Pre-School children. At St Gregory’s Church Hall, every Wednesday morning during term time, youngsters and their parents enjoy fun music, singing and movement classes that provide a balance of active songs encouraging physical development and co-ordination skills, and activities such as instrument playing and interactive games that encourage listening and concentration skills. Dr Miriam Stoppard believes that “A child is more confident, usually speaks early and gains an early grasp of the rules of communication if started early in clapping games, group activities and musical games.” This is a view that is shared by Professor John Sloboda, Keele University, “Singing songs to your child widens their vocabulary and improves listening skills, both of which make learning to read easier.” For more information please visit www.jojingles.com/westsuffolk or call 01440 730039

New Recruits Wanted! 1287 (Wattisham) Air Training Corps is looking to recruit new Cadets (ages of 13-17). Why not join us at Wattisham Airfield for flying, gliding, fieldcraft, adventure training, canoeing, sports, camps, airshows, visits and much more! Over twenty but want to join in the fun! You can volunteer to be part of our staff team or Civilian Committee! Contact us now for more information oc@1287atc.org.uk or Tel 07930 383997. www.1287atc.org.uk or find us on Facebook

I-Spy Easter - what a great morning we had! Despite biting cold winds, fourteen intrepid Easter People, suitably dressed in the costume of their biblical character, tramped the streets of Sudbury. Their costumes gave them the opportunity to explain who they were and invite passing children to take part in collecting signatures of all the characters on an “I Spy Easter” collection card, with prizes for a completed card. St Peter’s in Sudbury, after a quiet start, soon buzzed into life, with planes flying overhead, drums sounding out a powerful rhythm, craft activities, face-painting, dancing and even two very brave little girls each singing a solo, to the delight of all who listened. Children wrote out Fish Prayers and hung them on a ‘prayer tree’ by the Easter Garden. Both the Garden and the Prayers were afterwards taken into St Gregory’s, Sudbury for our Easter Day service, and during the Easter period the children’s prayers will travel around some of the churches involved so that more people can pray over them. In two short dramas, Were you there? the Easter People told, between shivers, their individual stories of the first Easter Day, and joy rang out as everyone sang “We’ll be there on that resurrection morn”. There seemed to be hundreds of people joining in the event, and at least seventy-five of those taking part were children. How wonderful to share the story of Easter with so many people around the town! It was extremely uplifting to see so many people from the various churches around Sudbury getting involved, from teenagers to eighty-plus-year-olds! Their enthusiasm was infectious, and we are very grateful to them all. An important part of the event was the prayer time held in St Peter’s Sudbury on the same morning, when around thirty-five people gathered for a break-fast (some had fasted beforehand) of hot bacon rolls and coffee. During this time of prayer, we ensured that we lifted Halstead’s event - and it was certainly encouraging to know that at precisely the same time they were doing the same for us! What a joy it was to be able to present God’s Word in action, and especially to do it in such a graphical way in keeping with the present-day genre. What a privilege too to witness the Easter Story to so many people, and to be used by God like this to put Jesus back into Easter! To God be the Glory – and may there be many people who, smiling at their memories of the day, also stop to ask themselves, “Might this be anything to do with me?”

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Sudbury Town Council Council Offices, Town Hall, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1TL Telephone 01787 372331 / 01787 311642 email: advice@sudburytowncouncil.co.uk MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 12th MARCH 2013 AT 7.00PM Present: The Mayor, Mr J Owen in the CHAIR, Council Mrs S Ayres Mr J Sayers, Mr N Bennett Mr R Smith, Mr O Forder, Mr R Spivey, Mr A Osbome, Mr A Welsh, Mrs J Osbome, Mrs J HoweIIs Deputy Town Clerk, PC J Lees Suffolk Police, PCSO L ManseII Suffolk Police APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were received from Mr S Clarke, Mrs N Ford-Platt, Mr R Platt, Mr P Gray, Mr I Pointon and Mr C Spence 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council's Standards Committee, Messrs. Owen, Bennett and Osborne declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. Mr Sayers declared that he is a Suffolk County Councillor, Babergh District Councillor and Great Cornard Parish Councillor. All of these members asked that it be noted that their views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. 3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY The Mayor, Mr J Owen, declared that he had received hospitality at the Babergh Community Achievement Awards ceremony held on 6th March. 4. REOUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received 5. MINUTES RESOLVED - That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 12th February 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record. 6. ADJOURNMENT At 7.05pm the town council formally adjourned debate to allow townspeople to put questions to the council. The business of the meeting resumed at 7.15pm. 7. TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Planning & Development 25th February 2013 It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT Leisure & Environment 26th February 2013 It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT. Highways & Footpaths 26 February 2013 It was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT. Finance 5th March 2013. Subject to the following amendment it was RESOLVED to ADOPT the REPORT RESOLVED That the Sudbury Town Team reports back to the Town Council after the event has taken place on how the event has assisted local businesses Policy & Resources March 2013 8. POLICE REPORT PC Jake Lees attended the meeting to present the February Sudbury sector police report. PC Lees introduced PCSO Laura Mansell who will take over as the match funded Community Support Officer based in Sudbury town centre from I Sl April. Councillors were advised that the next priority setting meeting will take place on 21 SI March and members of public are encouraged to attend to discuss any issues they may have. PC Lees informed councillors that PC SO John Woodgate is retiring at the end of March after a long career

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in the police force. Residents are being encouraged to join the Street Watch scheme which is supported by the town council. RESOLVED That PC Lees and PCSO Mansell be THANKED for attending the meeting and the report 9 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT Councillor Nigel Bennett reported: • Budget has been set for 2013114 with a 0% increase on last year • A constitutional review is taking place which could potentially change the structure of committees resulting in a reduction of members • A paper will shortly be released regarding the setting of priorities • Members were disappointed that they had not been kept up to date with proceedings regarding the Chilton Woods development and had not been advised about the issues with the developer Redraw. The Inspector involved with the Core Strategy Examination questioned the financial viability of the Chilton site but councillors were concerned about the lack of other suitable development sites in Sudbury. The Inspector will present his report by the middle of May. RESOLVED That Mr Bennett be THANKED and his report NOTED. 10 COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT Councillor John Sayers reported: • The County Council is still in discussions with Sandy Lane residents concerning issues in their area • Locality funding has been donated to part fund lighting in the Girling Street area • Locality funding has been used for the refurbishment of the information boards in Siam Gardens • Issues of parking in Corporal Lillie Close is being investigated with a 'No Through Road' sign being considered • Faster broadband services now being rolled out throughout Suffolk RESOLVED That Mr Sayers be THANKED and his report NOTED 11 MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor informed members that he had attended the following events: 13th February Town Team consultation 15th February BBC Suffolk interview with Community Warden and residents in Quay Lane regarding issues with dog fouling 15th February Guest of Mayor ofSt Edmundsbury at Chinese New Year celebrations 17th February Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts 25th February Stour Valley Restaurant, Ballingdon charity curry evening 28th February Sudbury Highway consultation event 2nd March Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts music section fin al 6th March Babergh Community Achievement Awards ceremony 8th March Sudbury Town Steering group meeting 11 th March Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts speech section 12'h March Core Strategy Examination meeting The Mayor also advised members of the forthcoming events: 16th March Opening of Gainsborough Trail 19th March Annual Town meeting 30th March Mayor's Charity Ball RESOLVED That the Mayor's announcements be NOTED 12 TO REVIEW AND SIGN 2012/2013 RISK ASSESSMENT Members considered the 2012/2013 Risk Assessment action plan RESOLVED That the Risk Assessment be APPROVED and duly signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL, SUDBURY ON TUESDAY 5TH MARCH 2013 AT 6:30PM Present: Mr N A Bennett in the Chair, Mr J M Owen – The Mayor (Ex Officio), Mr O S Forder, Mrs J F Osborne, Mr R A Platt, Mr I C Pointon, Mr J R A Sayers, Mr R P Smith, Mr R M Spivey, Mrs S A Maynard - Assistant Finance Officer, Mrs J Hatton - Sudbury Town Team. 1. SUBSTITUTES AND APOLOGIES Any member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the member being substituted. All members were present. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members were asked to declare any interests in the agenda items. Mr Platt declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 10. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mr Sayers declared that he is a Suffolk County, Babergh District and Great Cornard Parish Councillor. Messrs Bennett and Owen declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. These members asked that it be noted that their views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. 3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS & HOSPITALITY Members were asked to declare any gifts or hospitality received. No gifts or hospitality were declared. 4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION Members were asked to submit in writing prior to the meeting any requests for dispensation. No requests for dispensation were received. 5. MINUTES Resolved - That the Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 5th February 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

6. MATTERS PENDING LIST Members discussed whether to have a matters pending list for this Committee. RECOMMENDED That a matters pending list be APPROVED. 7. CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS – GAINSBOROUGH’S HOUSE Members discussed a request from Gainsborough’s House for funding towards the Centenary Celebrations of Gainsborough’s Statue taking place in May and June 2013. Details are shown at minute page 187. Officers will check with Babergh District Council in respect of bunting being placed around the railings of St Peters for the day. RESOLVED That up to £250 be granted to Gainsborough’s House, this will come out of the next financial years Partnership Funding budget (4321/251). That if any further costs are incurred other than those listed they be referred back to the Finance Committee for approval. 8. SUDBURY FAIRTRADE STEERING GROUP Members discussed a request from Sudbury Fairtrade Town Steering Group in respect of funding towards the website’s running costs. The cost is £10 + VAT per month. RESOLVED That £120 be granted to Sudbury Fairtrade Steering Group to cover the website management costs for 1 year, this will come out of the next financial years Partnership Funding budget (4321/251). That a further request be sent in if funding is still required in future years. 9. INSURANCE RENEWAL Members discussed an email received from WPS Insurance in respect of the renewal of our Insurance Premium for 2013/2014. A copy is shown at minute page 188. RECOMMENDED That a further 1 or 2 quotations be obtained in respect of the Insurance Premium and this matter be discussed at the March Council meeting. N.B The Deputy Town Clerk contacted WPS Insurance the next day and established that the Town Council received a favourable discount for signing up to a 3 year contract. This contract is due to expire on the 1st April 2014. 10. SUDBURY TOWN TEAM Members discussed a letter received from Mrs Hatton from Sudbury Town Team in respect of funding towards ‘Taste of Sudbury’ Food and Drink Festival being held on 23rd June 2013. A copy is shown at minute pages 189 to 192 inclusive. Mrs Hatton attended the meeting updated members on the progress of the event to date and answered member’s questions. RESOLVED That the Town Council supports this event and grants up to £3000 as a backdrop contribution to the events success with £1500 coming out of next financial years Partnership funding budget (4321/251) initially and £1500 coming out of next financial years Grant Aid budget (4302/103). That the above amount is granted on the following conditions: • That the Town Council is not expected to contribute such a substantial amount in future years. • That Sudbury Town Team provides regular financial reports in respect of this event and these are made available to the Town Council. • That Sudbury Town Team reports back to the Town Council after the event has taken place on how the event has assisted our local businesses. 11. a) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Members reviewed the Income and Expenditure figures for month 10 of the financial year 2012/2013. A copy is shown at minute pages 193 to 207 inclusive. The Assistant Finance Officer answered member’s questions in relation to month 10 of the Income and Expenditure. RESOLVED That the report on the Income and Expenditure for month 10 of the financial year 2012/2013 be NOTED. b) DELPHI CENTRE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Members reviewed the Income and Expenditure figures for the Delphi Centre for month 10. A copy is shown at minute page 208. RESOLVED That the report on the Delphi Centre Income and Expenditure for month 10 of the financial year 2012/2013 be NOTED. 12. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT A schedule of Accounts for Payment was circulated to all members and discussed in detail. RESOLVED That authority is granted for the payment of all cheques and BACS, shown at minute pages 209 to 223, and that they are signed by Mr Platt and Mr Smith. Members selected two invoices at random to audit. 13. INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT Members reviewed the Internal Audit Report (Interim Update) for 2012/2013. A copy is shown at minute pages 224 to 232 inclusive. RECOMMENDED That the Town Council staff be congratulated on a clean audit and the report be NOTED. The business of the meeting concluded at 7:25 pm.

interest in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mr Owen and Mr Osborne declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. They asked that it be noted that views expressed at this meeting would be based on information available at the time and might not be the same as those expressed at meetings involving other councils. Mrs Platt and Mr Osborne both declared a non pecuniary interest in item 8 on the agenda 3. DECLARATIONS OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY There were no declarations of gifts or hospitality. 4. REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION No requests for dispensation had been received. 5. MINUTES Resolved - That the Minutes of the meeting held on 26th February 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record. 6. MATTERS PENDING Members discussed the Matters Pending List, a copy of which is shown at minute page 266. Item 7 - Local Councillor Shadowing Award scheme - Mrs Osborne advised that the initial meeting with the four students taking part in the Councillor Shadowing Award scheme went very well. Councillors will be arranging a programme with their individual students. Item 12 – Sporting Activities in Sudbury - The Deputy Town Clerk advised that Sue Longhurst, BDC Community Development Officer for Sport, would be contacting local sports clubs encouraging them to become involved with the Party in the Park activity day. RECOMMENDED That the Matters Pending list be NOTED. 7. YOUTH FORUM MEETING Members were advised that the Youth Forum meeting arranged for 6th March had to be cancelled due to several schools being unable to attend. RECOMMENDED That due to several middle schools closing in the summer the next Youth Forum meeting be arranged for the Autumn term. That schools be advised of the rearranged Youth Forum meeting and reasons behind the decision. 8. FUTURE OF BELLE VUE HOUSE Following the decision of BDC to reassess the position regarding all of their assets, members discussed ideas for the future of Belle Vue House. Members agreed that any future uses for the house needed to be viable and sustainable. The house has been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair and a structural survey would need to be undertaken to establish the extent of work needed to bring the building up to a satisfactory standard. Suggestions for future uses of the house included youth facilities, café opening onto park, wedding venue and continued office space for the Citizens Advice Bureau. A business plan would need to be drawn up before any proposals were put to BDC. A tour of Belle Vue House has been arranged for councillors on Thursday 28th March. RECOMMENDED That the Mayor, Mr Jack Owen, contacts local surveyors who may be interested in completing a structural survey on the house free of charge. That the Town Clerk draws up a business plan based on ideas for the use of Belle Vue House from councillors as well as townspeople following media coverage, in order that proposals can be put to BDC. 9. CHANGE OF LICENCE IN RESPECT OF SATURDAY MARKET Members discussed a request from Mr D Cox who operates a stall on the Thursday market in Sudbury to take over a Saturday pitch from Mr Lightly who has announced his intention to give up his trading licence due to ill health in his family. Mr Cox has been on the waiting list for a Saturday pitch for many years. RECOMMENDED That when the council receives written notification from Mr Lightly confirming his intention to stop trading on the Saturday market, his pitch is offered to Mr Cox. 10. REQUEST FOR IMPROVED WATER FACILITIES AT BALLINGDON ALLOTMENTS Members discussed a letter received from an allotment holder explaining the difficulties of obtaining water at the Ballingdon allotment site. RECOMMENDED That a water container be placed at Ballingdon allotments for use by allotment holders. That the allotment holders be advised that they should not obtain water from the stream and that the Town Council would not take responsibility for any injury sustained should they continue this practice. 11. OFFER OF LAND FOR ALLOTMENT USE Members discussed the offer of land in Sudbury for use as allotments. Members welcomed the offer and would very much like to see more use made of unused back gardens for allotments. RECOMMENDED That the Town Clerk accepts the offer of land for allotment use and draws up the necessary legal agreements. That the Town Clerk updates members on this initiative at the next L&E meeting. The meeting closed at 7.15pm.

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Long Melford Parish Report Councillor Richard Kemp Tresco, New Road, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9JY 01787 378149 richard.kemp@suffolk.gov.uk Another year has passed, and yet many of the themes remain the same. Local Government funding is decreasing; Council’s have to choose what their priorities are, and find innovative ways of continuing to provide frontline services. As well as this, there is continued leadership from Cllr Mark Bee, and the Chief Executive Deborah Cadman. However, there is one major difference this year in that on May 2nd Suffolk goes to the polls. It will be extremely interesting to see the political make up of the authority once the County has spoken. Budget 2013 As expected, there was a further reduction in Government grants to the County Council this year. In total, the Council had to save £24.9m, as part of a two year programme to reduce the budget by just over £50m. 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Fire merger investigated then rejected As you may well recall, Suffolk County Council discussed at length over a few months the possibility of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority merging on a voluntary basis by 2014/15 This took place because of the possible savings that had been identified early on, with the County Council even holding a public consultation over the Christmas period. However, after the announcement that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority could increase their precept by a higher amount, both parties decided that the financial benefits would not be sufficient to proceed. There may well be further opportunities in the future to work voluntarily together. County Care Homes to be Divested In October the administration, at Cabinet, voted to divest the Council of its care homes. This means that the County Council has passed over its 16 care homes and 8 wellbeing centres to Care UK or its funding partner as part of a 25 year contract to provide care. The decision also includes an estate development plan, which commits Care UK to provide 10 new purpose built care homes and 10 community wellbeing centres, many of which will be in different locations to the current homes, with the old sites being handed back to the County. The County Council has also passed on eight sites for these new care homes which due the reduced financial burden on Care UK will result in a lower bed prices in the future. Police and Crime Panel This was also the year that the Police and Crime Commissioner role began, and the Suffolk Police Authority was abolished. On the 15th of November Suffolk elected Tim Passmore as their PCC. As part of this change, the County Council picked up an additional responsibility, in being the host of the Police and Crime Panel. This is made up of Councillors from each of the authorities to both scrutinise and support the PCC. Libraries – Industrial and Provident Society On the 1st of August the new Library service was launched with the Industrial and Provident Society taking responsibilities from the County Council. The IPS now runs all of the 44 Libraries in Suffolk, as well as the mobile library, school, and prison services. This move, according to the administration, is a way to ensure all libraries remain open with paid staff. There have been a number of claims about the level of savings that are required across the Library service, most recently there were claims that £100,000 had to be saved from as yet unspecified areas. Originally the County Council claimed that in setting up an IPS there could be an 80% saving on business rates, and then a request of a 5% saving per Library. It is concerning that the funding for the Library service will only be protected for a total of two years.

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Sally Bendall Hollow Trees Farm

Firstly are you Suffolk born and bred Sally? Dare I say No but nearly? I was actually born in Cheltenham and came to Suffolk when I was 5 years old when my Dad took over a small farm in Bradfield st George near Bury st Edmunds. What did you do immediately after leaving school? I went to work on a local dairy farm, milking cows and looking after calves. I then went back to work on the family farm, milking cows again. I’m glad to say my favourite drink is milk! How and where did you meet husband Robert? At Chadacre Agricultural College near Bury St Eds where I was a student and Robert taught me tractor driving! I passed the course and later I went on to met him again at my brother’s wedding where he was an usher and I was a bridesmaid! At what point did you decide to diversify from fully working farm to include the successful farm shop side of your business and why? It was in the mid 80s when we looked at our financial accounts and realised that we would be bankrupt if we didn’t do something different soon. Conditions and circumstances for small farms like ours were not good and the future was not bright. However ,at the time the roadside table on the farm selling potatoes and eggs was always popular so that year I asked Robert for a small hut for my Christmas present so could start a farm shop in it. That was the start of our diversification and The Egg Shed in the current farm shop is a replica of that first shop, just to remind us of those times!

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Otley College merged with Easton College in Norfolk last August so it is now just one college called Easton & Otley College. We have a campus in Norfolk and the one at Otley and I am now actually Chairman of the board of Governors of the new college. I would advise anyone contemplating a course to try a Taster Day Event or an Open Day at Otley or Easton – since being involved in the colleges I have been amazed at how much is on offer for students within their courses and way beyond. Take up all those offers of advice and support. With the recent horsemeat scandal still in the news, have you found that people now really want to know where the food they eat comes from? Yes it is a big topic of conversation in the shop at the moment and a good opener for us to highlight our home grown meat and veg! Tell us about your proudest achievement at Hollow Trees Employing a team of 50 people on a small 140 acre farm is quite an achievement but I am always really proud of our teenage team members and love to hear what they have achieved when they move on to college, uni, work and life. We have employed hundreds of youngsters over the years.It’s really nice to know that Hollow Trees may have played a little part in shaping the future of these young people. Generally we employ about 20 students all year round. Most start at the age of 15 with us and hopefully stay on board for many years. We watch them grow up and progress and move on. In fact five former students are now part of our full time team! Also winning NFU Best Farm Shop in the country a few years ago. Having gone through the regional heats it was a great achievement for all our team and supporters to be a National winner . I have heard it said that farmers are only the guardians of their land for the next generation, how do you see Hollow Trees evolving in the next 20 years? Hopefully over the next 20 years we can continue to do what we do but do it better! I hope we can pass Hollow Trees Farm onto our children as a sustainable farm and business. Robert has planted thousands of trees on the farm in recent years so it may become the Semer Forest in the future ! What is the funniest thing to have happened to a child on your famous farm trail? Really difficult to answer as so many funny things have happened over the years and its times like this I wish I had written them down! My own five year old daughter in a tantrum on the farm trail telling me she was so “stressed with having a farm and Halloween to deal with and I really didn’t know what that was like” .... When (if!) you finally retire, if money was no object, what would you really like to do? The answer to this changes every day - At this moment - fly off and find some dry weather sunshine! Tomorrow - write children farm story books, yesterday – have a small herd of pedigree cattle. I really would like to have my own helicopter and have the freedom to fly anywhere instantly. What three character traits would your friends use to describe you?

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For many, many reasons! I really enjoy working with children and students of all ages and farming is a so full of interesting and exciting things to pass on. We need to inspire farmers of the future and we need to show consumers openly and honestly just how we produce their food. I think we are very privileged to work in such a diverse industry. I also believe you are a Governor of Otley College, what would you say to a young person contemplating attending one of the courses there?

Robert and Sally Bendall are the third generation to farm at Hollow Trees, a 140-acre farm where the emphasis is on involving visitors - there's a Farm Trail, Plant Centre and of course an award-winning farm shop where the vegetables are picked daily, the meat is home-reared and there is home-baked bread together with local and regional foods.

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I know that you hold and run many, many educational visits for school children and students at Hollow Trees, why is this so important to you?

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I have been described by some friends as stubborn, ‘useful at times’ and mad but the friends that are still on my Christmas card list say I’m fair, focussed and caring! What is your idea of a good night in? And on the flip side what is Robert’s idea of a good night in! My idea of a good night is for me is to actually have the TV remote control to myself, a good film to watch (without interruption ) and a glass of wine or two. Roberts idea of a good evening would probably be watching a programme on Dave or Quest about how to make or dismantle something – drinking a cold beer of course! And finally, we all want to know, who’s the real boss, you or Robert! When you have all decided - let me know - I will ask the boss for a pay rise! Thankyou Sally!

St Andrew’s Great Cornard Flower Festival 8th, 9th, June Church open from 10am each day Saturday 8th; Fete in church grounds from 10 am various stalls Concert, 7-30 pm featuring the ‘Accidentals with Flat Broke’ Sunday 9th Songs of Praise at 6.30 pm

Help our Heroes! On Sunday 7th April, the Hadleigh ladies cycling group Birds Wot Bike held our charity fundraising cycle ride. We had an amazing 96 entries, including 2 tandems. Sponsorship is still being collected, but it is anticipated that we will have raised around £2000 for the Help for Heroes charity! Donations can still be made at the George or via www.bmycharity.com/HelenAllan. The committee (pictured with hero bear) are Joy Lowson, Alison Campion, Jo Cunningham, Helen Allan and Katy Ratcliffe, who rode in memory of local Lavenham hero Lance Corporal of Horse Jonathan Woodgate. Jonathan was killed by an insurgent's grenade near Sangin in March 2010. Tony Woodgate (Jonathan's father) also pictured with the bear, was at the start of the ride to see everyone begin the 50k challenge. The committee would like to thank Paul and Tori of the George for their hard work in supporting the event, and donating the post ride food. In addition, thanks go to Partridges for donating charcoal for the BBQ, Spokes mobile cycle service for advice and help on the day, Maggie, Carol and Anita for their help with organisation and Carl Beer for his amazing photography on the day. Congratulations to everyone who took part and completed the ride, especially Boxford Bike Club who fielded an amazing team of 20 plus cyclists, and Sudbury cycle club members who also joined us! We were completely overwhelmed by the turnout, support and fantastic atmosphere everyone contributed towards. Even the weather was in our side for the day! It is planned to make this an annual event, so here's to next year being even bigger and better! Any ladies wanting to cycle with us through the summer - see our facebook page, or email birdswotbike@hotmail.co.uk

Robbie Gladwell & Friends Concert At Boxted Hall Robbie Gladwell & Friends will be performing a ‘special’ concert in Boxted Hall, Boxted, IP29 4JT on Saturday 6th July at 7.30pm to help raise funds for Age UK Suffolk and Age UK Essex. The event is being hosted by Jennie and Toby WellerPoley whose ancestors have lived in the glorious moated manor house since the 14th century and who are delighted to be able to offer their home and host the concert to support Age UK Suffolk and Age UK Essex. Robbie Gladwell (member of Steve Harley’s Cockney Rebel and well-loved local musician) has been supporting Age UK Suffolk and Age UK Essex for 4 years as he wanted to do something to help older people in the local community, particularly those who are isolated and some of whom are frail and lonely. The Robbie Gladwell and Friends concerts bring together many local musicians and singers of very different backgrounds and styles and gives them the chance to showcase their talent. There will also be ‘surprise’ guest appearances of other well known artists! Toby Weller-Poley said “we are absolutely delighted to host the Robbie Gladwell and Friends Concert and help the local community by raising funds for Age UK Suffolk and Age UK Essex. We particularly wanted to help older people who are suffering hardship and are isolated and lonely and in need of support.” Maggie James, Fundraising and Development Officer said “we are once again delighted that Robbie Gladwell (Patron of Age UK Suffolk and great supporter of Age UK Essex) and Friends have offered to do this ‘special’ concert for us at Boxted Hall, which was built in the 14th century and is one of the most beautiful moated manor houses in Suffolk surrounded by 150 acres of undulating ancient park and woodland.” She continued “Robbie highlights our work, raises our profile within the community and helps older people by raising funds for the services we provide, such as befriending for those who are isolated and independence advice which enables older people to stay in their homes with support. We are so very pleased that Jennie and Toby Weller-Poley offered to host this event at their beautiful home to support the local charities. It will be a fantastic evening and Robbie will be inviting other musicians and some very ‘special’ guest performers to join him to make the event one to remember!” Tickets will be available priced at £25.00 (including a light buffet) – contact Maggie James on 01473 359911. Bar refreshments will be available. Parking is available within the grounds which will be signposted. Accommodation is available for those wishing to stay at Boxted Hall, please call 01787 280226 St. Mary’s Parish Church, Boxford

Proudly present a Concert by Hadleigh & District Footpath Volunteers Our first walk this month will be on Saturday May 11th It is our traditional walk to Broughs Meadow to hear the dawn chorus. We will meet at the Hadleigh Railway Walk Car Park, on Station Road at 4.30am. Please make sure that you are wearing strong shoes, or preferably boots as the first part of Broughs Meadow is quite wet. This walk is only 3 miles in length, and is suitable for walkers of all ages. If the morning is fine Broughs Meadow is a joy to behold as the dawn breaks, and is definitely worth getting up early for. Our main walk this month will be on Saturday May 18th Which will be a circular one around the pretty villages of Great and Little Henny, and Middleton on the western side of Sudbury overlooking the Stour Valley. We will travel by bus from Hadleigh departing 8.50am. from Hadleighs Bus Station (Co-op Side), and we will arrive at Sudbury’s Bus Station at 9.20am. We will walk from Sudbury through a part of Middleton Parish and on to Little Henny, and Great Henny, and then return to Sudbury through Middleton Village. We will return to Hadleigh by bus leaving Sudburys Bus Station at 1pm. arriving back at Hadleigh at 1.30pm. If you would like to make your own way to and from Sudbury please contact me for meeting and parking instructions. This walk is 7.5 miles in length and is suitable for all fit walkers, and children over six. Your dog is welcome to join us to. There are some wonderful views on this walk, and it is well worth the effort. Once again we recommend participants to wear strong shoes or walking boots as the walk can be wet in places, and also rough. Further information about these walks or the other activities of the Footpath Volunteers may be obtained from David Warner (Hadleigh’s Footpath Warden) on 07749 732941 or E-mail david.warner@stmaryshad.co.uk

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Line up of prize winnners The unveiling of a new trophy cabinet for junior competitions was carried out at a packed annual presentation ceremony for young players at Newton Green Golf Club. The event marked a new high for the juniors, with ten now representing the club at various county levels, and two girls in the national training squad. The occasion also featured glowing tributes to retiring junior organiser Ian Woodhead, the inspiration behind the club’s elevation up the ladder of junior golf. Arrangements to maintain a structure capable of continuing the club’s progress were outlined, under the leadership of club professional Tim Cooper. Presentations included the naming of Eloise Aldous as the junior golfer of the year, the 14-year-old having set a new ladies’ course record at the club. She was also named as recipient of the annual junior scholarship, which offers her additional training and support to further her Eloise Aldous received the aspirations. When not involved in golf, Newton Green junior of the year Eloise is goalkeeper for Suffolk Girls’ award from ladies' captain Under 15 football team. In return, the Carol Durston Aldous family reciprocated in providing a new junior trophy cabinet through its building concern D and D Aldous. Last year’s Newton scholarship winner, Alice Barlow, recently added the junior girls’ Stoke-by-Nayland open championship title to her collection of trophies. Retiring junior captain Scott Edwards was among a number who paid tribute to the contributions of Ian Woodhead. Jed Seeley was named new junior captain. It was announced additional sponsorship was being provided via Needlepoint Designs, which has presented team kit, while Cavendish UK will be providing support for weekly training night competitions, Professional Tim Cooper, Babette Pars, of when all juniors receive free Needlepoint Designs, and Junior Captain Jed Seeley coaching. The presentations were preceded by an 18-hole competition with the following winners: Division 1, Alex Iveson nett 62, Tom King 66, Ben Uttridge 66. Division Two, Luke Robinson 45 points, Kieran Heard 44, Adam Cotter 41. The most successful prize winner was Ben Tatum, who collected the junior handicap championship, KVR Trophy, D Salmon Division Two award, the Junior Shield (division 1) and the P Hawkins Salver. Other winners: Scott Edwards (Junior scratch champion), Harvey Watts (Four club trophy, Winter skills test and roll up trophy), Brad Hayward (Bill Mills Trophy), Eloise Aldous (Robinson Trophy), Tom King (D Salmon Division 1, Mary Whittle Trophy and Special Achievement award), Kieron Sorrell (Arctic Cup, Most improved player), Ben Uttridge (A Dodds singles trophy, Newton Salver), Max Hemson (Roll up Division One), Luke Robinson (Roll up Division Two, Mary Whittle Award), Alice Barlow (Eclectic), Beth Nunn (young player of the year), Jed Seeley (clubman of the year). Other trophies: Doubles (Ben Uttridge and Alice Barlow), J M Clarke One Club (Callum Christie, Ben Mellon and Paddy Lockwood), Adult/junior foursomes (Mike Barnes and Dominc Verrier).

Largest Junior Golf Event in UK Returns to Stoke by Nayland On 9 April, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa once again hosted the biggest Junior Golf Open in the country. There were 134 talented competitors who took on the two championship courses, testing their skills against undulating hills, bouts of inclement weather and, of course, each other. While pride was certainly a major consideration for these First place in the Junior Open girls’ young golfers, they were also competition goes to Alice Barlow of playing for a £2,500 prize Newton Green. table in equipment and clothing sponsored by Cobra Puma Golf. The junior golfers, who ranged from 12 to 18 years old, played 18 holes on the Gainsborough Course in the morning and 18 holes on the Constable Course in the afternoon. Of the 134 competitors present on the day, seven are students of the prestigious Lee Westwood Golf School, which is based at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa. The Lee Westwood students Six competitors trying their skills at putting on the Stoke by Nayland course. performed well with Essex 1st year James Lanigan winning the U18’s nett prize, while two students – Joe Stevens and Abbie Symonds – registered in the student development programme also received recognition. Joe won the U16 gross and Abbie won best overall nett. The winners of the competition were a mixture of home-grown talent and talent from slightly farther afield. George Tunbridge of Bentley Golf Club was the winner of the Boys’ title, while local boy Sam O’Brien (from Stoke by Nayland) came in a close second. In the Girls’ competition, Alice Barlow of nearby Newton Green beat Ashleigh George Tunbridge of Bentley Golf Club Greenham to the number one spot in a nail-bitingly took home the trophy for first place at the Junior Open 2013 close finish. These competitors are truly talented. Here are some statistics to prove it: • 127 competitors have handicaps of 18 and below • 72 play off single figures • 1 boy plays off scratch • 1 girl is +2 Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Secretary Adrian Bullock said: ‘We are delighted to have had such a fantastic turnout yet again this year – the event is still the biggest 36-hole junior competition in the country. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa has always been very keen and active in nurturing young golfing talent. We welcome any event that encourages young people to make golf a part of their future.’ The results: Name Golf club Score H/cap Boys’ Champion George Tunbridge Bentley 144 5 Boys’ Runner Up Sam O’Brien Stoke by Nayland 146 ocb 3 Girls’ Champion Alice Barlow Newton Green 158 ocb Girls’ Runner Up Ashleigh Greenham West Essex 158 ocb +2

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Jenna Fountain presenting the eggs to members of AFC Grassroots Members of a popular town football club were given an early Easter present when they were presented with free chocolate eggs. More than 80 members of Sudbury’s AFC Grassroots were given the Easter Eggs by Jenna Fountain, Community Manager of the East of England Co-operative Funeral Services. The presentation was made at the MEL Group Stadium, home to non-league football club AFC Sudbury, where the grassroots organisation is based. “We are premier sponsors of the main football club and we decided to present Easter eggs to the younger members from AFC Grassroots,” said Ms Fountain. “The children were delighted to receive the eggs which was lovely to see and these kind of activities are all part of our company policy of giving something back to the community.” AFC Grassroots has youth teams ranging from under 7s through to under 18s, plus a ladies team and was launched in 2009. In 2010 the organisation was awarded the Regional Charter Club of the Year. Richard Instance, AFC Sudbury director, said: “We are very grateful the company has supported youngsters connected with the club and we cannot thank them enough, all the kids were thrilled to bits.”

Museum of East Anglian Life Visit the museum this May and experience our museum at night! We will be showing two films in Abbot’s Hall Barn as part of the national Culture 24’s Museum’s At Night weekend. On the 17th May families can come and see ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ (PG). An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler. 5pm showing. On the 18th of May come along and see the cult film ‘The Wicker Man’ (15). A police sergeant is sent to a Scottish island village in search of a missing girl whom the townsfolk claim never existed. Stranger still are the rites that take place there. 7pm showing. The films have been chosen to reflect the rural landscape in which the museum is situated, a landscape that can often seem dream-like and unreal, and the folklore and traditions that abound in the countryside. Tickets are available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, numbers are limited. £5 adult, £3 child (4-16), under 12s must be accompanied by an adult, only 15s and over to The Wicker Man.

Tree Monkeys I write this column on a very gloomy looking morning with hope and desperation that the sun will finally emerge! We have been extremely busy in the last two months with an abundance of garden clearances and tree removals. This has obviously left us with a lot of wood! Now is the time to stock up on wood if you buy unseasoned and season it yourself. The summer sun will go a long way in drying the wood out for this year and next years fires. We sell a full load of unseasoned wood for just £80 and this is usually enough to last a winter. If you have any questions regarding wood or if you would like any other work quoting then please get in touch. Fact Of The Month A Sycamore tree has been on this earth for at least 10 million years and each tree can live for a average of 600 years!

Dates for your Diary... Thursday 2nd May 12 noon Babergh Area Health Walks - Meet at Lower Somersham Village Hall. IP8 4PN Barbara Tottle 01473 826616/ 07789 941521 info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk www.livewellsuffolk.org.uk Saturday 4th May 10am - 4pm Garlanding & Tom’s Birthday Celebrations, Statue & Gainsborough’s House 01787 372958 mail@gainsborough.org Saturday 4th May 7.30 pm Red Barn Theatre Company Variety Show, Tickets £9. No concessions. “The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury. CO10 2AN 01787 374745 admin@quaytheatre.org.uk www.quaytheatre.org.uk. Saturday 4th May 10am - 4pm To Celebrate Gainsborough’s 286th Birthday MAY MARKET at Gainsborough’s House with town crier, musicians and costumed townsfolk. Free 01787 372958 mail@gainsborough.org www.gainsborough.org. Saturday 4th May 9am - 4pm Craft & Gift Fair, Free Entry, St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury Sunday 5th May 11am - 5pm Boat trips along the River Stour £5 - Adults. £3 Child. The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury. CO10 2AN 01787 313199 www.riverstourtrust.org Sunday 5th May 11am - 6pm Jagfest in aid of CTiS Youth & Social Projects, Unit 4, Inca Business Park, Acton. CO10 0BB www.churchestogetherinsudbury.org.uk Sunday 5th May 7.30pm Quay Music - Galaxy Big Band Tickets £10. No concessions. The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury. CO10 2AN. 01787 37474 Sunday 5th May 10am-4pm Gift & Craft Fair. Free Entry. Cockfield Village Hall IP30 0LA. 07810 516355. thelilacbutterfly@yahoo.co.uk. Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 10am-4pm Launch of Renovated Stour Lighter Barge. Free Entry. The Granary, Sudbury www.managingamasterpiece.org Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 10am-1pm Car Boot Sale & Table Sale, Free Entry. The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury. CO10 2AN 01787 374745 admin@quaytheatre.org.uk Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 10am onwards Plant Market on the Market Hill, Sudbury. Free Entry. 01787 374745 admin@quaytheatre.org.uk Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2pm - 5pm NGS Open Garden - Bevills, Admission £3, Sudbury Road, Bures, CO8 5JW www.ngs.org.uk Tuesday 7th May 12noon Babergh Area Health Walks - Hadleigh, FREE. Meet at: Hadleigh Library. IP7 5AG Barbara Tottle 01473 826616/ 07789 941521 8th Wednesday 8th May 2pm & 7.30pm Quay Film, Barbara 2012 (12A), Tickets £5. Friends £4.50. The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury. CO10 2AN 01787 37474 Wednesday 8th May 1.10pm Melford Music Lunchtime Recitals - Steven Evans and Peter Dollimore, Admission free, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford. Thursday 9th May 12 noon Babergh Area Health Walks - Monks Eleigh, FREE. Meet at Corncraft, Monks Eleigh IP7 7AY. Barbara Tottle 01473 826616/ 07789 941521. Thursday 9th May 10.30am Quay Film Club - Dirk Bogarde The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury. CO10 2AN 01787 374745 admin@quaytheatre.org.uk Friday 10th May 7.30pm Quay Music - Robbie Gladwell & Lincoln Grounds, Tickets £13. 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Sudbury

£150,000

3 Bedroom terraced property located in the town centre with views over St. Gregorys Church. The property benefits from lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, first floor WC & garden. NO ONWARD CHAIN. (EPC - D)

Sudbury

£125,000

**IDEAL STARTER HOME** This freehold property is located within walking distance of the town centre, on the popular newton croft development with allocated parking, landscaped garden, ground floor W/C & first floor bathroom. NO ONWARD CHAIN (EPC - C)

£175,000

OIEO £180,000

This 2 double bedroom (potentially 3 bedrooms) semi detached Edwardian property benefits from being located in the town centre, 2 reception rooms, original features, front & rear gardens. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Modern 2 double bedroom bungalow, in immaculate condition, in a cul de sac location. The property has fitted kitchen, double glazed through out, gas central heating, private enclosed garden & off road parking. (EPC - C)

Long Melford

Sudbury

OIEO £250,000

4 Bedroom detached property in the popular village of Long Melford. The property benefits from large open planned living area, conservatory, double glazed windows, gas central heating & low maintenance courtyard garden (EPC - D)

OIEO £225,000

An imposing detached 3 bedroom family home located in one of the most desirable roads of Sudbury. Views over water meadows, garage & ample off street parking, large lounge/diner, recently fitted kitchen, ground floor WC, ensuite to master bedroom, conservatory, front & rear gardens. (EPC - D)

OIEO £155,000

OPEN HOUSE COMING SOON, CALL FOR DETAILS. 2 Bedroom semi detached Victorian property boasting original features. The property has lounge & separate dining room, large first floor bathroom, 2 double bedrooms & large rear garden. NO ONWARD CHAIN (EPC - E)

Sudbury

OIEO £275,000

Deceptively spacious, double fronted town house located down a quiet road within Sudbury's town centre. The property benefits from 4 double bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room with utility, study, ground floor WC, ensuites to both master & bedroom 2, garden & off road parking for 2 vehicles. (EPC - C)

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