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Saturday 13 September saw some 290 craft launch from The Granary in Quay Lane, to make their way over two days, to reach the Cattawade Barrage on Sunday afternoon. This was the River Stour Trust’s annual event, Sudbury to the Sea (S2C as it is affectionately called by regular participants!). The aim of the event is to encourage people to get afloat, to use and enjoy the River Stour and to maintain the right of navigation along the river. The funds raised by the event are put to good use in looking after the river, and helping to restore and refurbish the locks which the Trust looks after. This year the craft included two coracles (regular participants) and some six paddle boards, as well as the odd row boat and canoes of all shapes and sizes. The participants ranged in age from 4 to – well it’s not polite to ask someone’s age, is it? Most of them completed the 24.5 mile course in good order, having refreshed themselves at various watering points along the way, and camped overnight at Rushbanks Farm in Wissington. The event was manned by some 60 volunteers, members of the Trust, who form a complex team to ensure that the event runs safely and smoothly, supported by the Environment Agency, and some friends of members. Tasks included paperwork, manning portages, paddling the sweeper boats to make sure no-one was left behind, brewing cups of tea at the beginning, middle and end, not to mention the bacon sandwiches at the start and on Sunday morning. Photos courtesy Nick Moore Following this year’s event, plans are already afoot to do it all again in 2015 – the proposed dates are 11 and 12 September. Watch the Trust’s website for more details of this and other events - www.riverstourtrust.org.
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Transition Sudbury Transition Sudbury has a very busy Autumn ahead with a variety of events planned. The Transition group has been putting on events, walks and classes to encourage everyone to live more sustainable lifestyles since 2010 and some of the events are so popular that they are put on year after year including Swap Shops and Apple Pressing.
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Appointment of the new Sudbury Town Team Chair Sam Bawden of Holmes & Hills Solicitors LLP has been voted in as chair of the Sudbury Town Team. Sam works in the firm’s Sudbury branch in their Litigation team and has been with the firm since 2007. Sam said that “Since the opening of the Sudbury branch, I have attended the Town Team meetings and was keen to get more involved. In my view Sudbury stands out from other towns and I am keen to help the Town Team achieve its goals of keeping the local economy strong and protecting its individuality”. The Town Team is a non-political voluntary group representing the interests of local businesses including retailers, market traders, licensees, restaurateurs, agencies and other stakeholder organisations with an interest in Sudbury Town Centre. It is an independent body recognised by Babergh District Council and Sudbury Town Council. The Town Team meets regularly and membership is open to any business or other stakeholder organisation based in the town centre. For more information and the date of the next meeting contact Jane Hatton on 01787 468634 or email enquiries@tasteofsudbury.co.uk
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Traditional craftsmanship and excellence in stone At the East of England Co-op Funeral Service we are proud to be able to offer the very best in monumental masonry, from our very own stonemasons H. L. Perfitt. They produce all stonemasonry and memorials on behalf of our funeral service teams across East Anglia, with workshops in Diss, Ipswich, North Walsham and Bungay. Founded in 1842, they are a local firm with traditional family values. They have their own team of dedicated, highly trained skilled craftsmen – as well as the latest machinery – allowing them to combine modern techniques with the ancient craft of stonemasonry. “I feel honoured and extremely proud,� said Nick Hindle of H. L. Perfitt, Supplied by the National Memorial Aboretum who has been a member of the team for over 19 years. As well as creating lasting tributes for local families and communities; over the past seven years, Nick has had the honour of carving the names of over 400 UK Servicemen and women into the Portland Stone of the Armed Forces National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. H. L. Perfitt has been entrusted with the design and creation of many memorials at the Arboretum. Nick said: “It’s a beautiful place to work but very sobering to see the 16,000 names recorded and realise that all these lives that have been lost since the end of the Second World War. “I always take the time to speak with many of the visitors and families who have come to search for the names of their friends and loved ones. If I never do anything else again I would be happy as carving the wall means a lot to me. I’ve been lucky to have the opportunity and I hope to keep doing it for as long as I can.� Nick continued: “We work on projects that will still be here long after we’re gone. To be able to leave your mark on something, that is not just a memorial but a piece of art for all to see, cannot be beaten.�
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Sudbury Town Team Prize Draw Rhiannon Groves of Meadow View Road, Sudbury won the August prize of a £50 hamper from Health Foods for You, 11a Friars Street, Sudbury. Rhiannon said “I purchased the bag in the Tourist Information Centre and filled out a slip at the same time, I was so surprised to win such a lovely prize”. The slips are available throughout Sudbury, just look out for the posters displayed in a wide range of retailers and businesses in North Street, Gaol Lane, Market Hill, Gainsborough Street, Friars Winner Rhiannon Groves picking up Street, Station Road, and the hamper from Jane Pearson, Borehamgate Precinct. Take in Health Foods for You your “I Love My Local Market Towns” bag and complete a slip, no purchase necessary. Jane Hatton, Sudbury Town Team
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A Great Cornard woman is sporting new designer sunglasses after winning a spot-the-ball competition launched by a town centre optician. Wardale Williams launched the competition as part of its new partnership with AFC Sudbury. As part of the three- year deal the club’s state-of-the-art home is now named the Wardale Williams Stadium. The competition, which offered the winner a £100 voucher to be spent at the Gainsborough Street optician, was launched during a recent VIP event held at the stadium, prior to the preseason friendly with Ipswich Town. Amanda Skinner, Wardale Williams Rachel Wettner receiving her tokens from Wardale Williams practice practice manager, said: “We are manager Amanda Skinner. delighted to be working in partnership with the football club as we always try to support local organisations wherever possible. We thought a spot-the-ball competition would be the perfect way to launch the partnership and it was very well received.” Rachel Wettner, 38, of Great Cornard, was the winner of the competition and used the voucher to purchase a pair of Rayban sunglasses. “I never win anything, so I am delighted to have won. I went to the VIP event at the stadium with a friend and it was my first ever football match, and when I saw the spotthe-ball I just thought I would have a go, I can’t believe I have won,” she said.
Sudbury Bowls Club Open Day On Saturday 4th October from 10.00am - 2.00pm Sudbury Bowls Club are holding an Open Day. Come along and learn to bowl and make new friends. Club is located at the end of Quay Lane CO10 2AN opposite the Quay Theatre.
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Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts The Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts is preparing for its 93rd year and the 2015 Syllabus is now available from the Festival’s website at sudburyfestival.org.uk and also the Tourist Information Office in the Sudbury Library, Compact Music, North Street, Sudbury, and Balaam's Music, Risbygate, Bury St. Edmunds. The front cover has been designed by Dan Hunt in Year 13, a Fine Art and Performing Arts student at Ormiston Sudbury Academy. Holmes and Hill, in Sudbury, is very kindly sponsoring the 2015 Festival. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dan for his wonderful cover design and Holmes and Hill for generously supporting the Sudbury Festival. This action-packed event begins with the Dance Section on the 14th February. The Festival welcomes talented people from all age groups from a wide area of East Anglia. Some are experienced performers, but we welcome those who wish to enter for the first time. Last year there was a slight increase in entries from schools in the area but we would like to encourage more schools to enter. There are a large number of cups to be won and there are non-competitive classes for those who prefer them. The Adjudicators, who are all highly qualified in their various fields, give to all performers a constructive and helpful appraisal. The Festival dates are listed below: Dance from the 14 - 18 February 2015 at Ormiston Sudbury Academy Music from the 3 - 8 March 2015 at Delphi Club Speech & Drama from the 12 - 16 March 2015 Delphi Club Finishing with a wonderful Concert on the 22nd March at the Ormiston Academy Which will be showcasing some of the talented performers in all three disciplines. The closing date for entries is the 8th November 2014 with a discount rate for entries submitted before the 1st November 2014. The Festival is organised and run by a dedicated group of people, but we would like more help. If you would like to be involved please contact the Chair of the Group, Jan Osborne for an informal chat on 01787 466096 or e-mail moonrivejan@gmail.com. Alternatively visit our website on www.sudburyfestival.org.uk We look forward to receiving your entries. Jan Osborne, Chair of the Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts
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Sudbury Mayor’s Report Hello everyone, What a contrasting month August was compared to July. I gave you lots of details last month of events I’d attended – 24 - I think whereas in August it was much reduced (even allowing for the fact that we were on holiday for 2 weeks) - well I suppose that’s the up and down world of being Mayor! They were very interesting events though. In early August I was asked to open the annual Jagfest festival held in Acton. There was a very fine collection of Jaguars – at least 25 of them – many at least 50 years old and some going back to the 1920s. Many had been beautifully restored and were in prime condition but they were also getting very wet as that day saw torrential downpours. It was though possible to go inside a large garage where there was an enormous Scalextric layout with plenty of opportunity to race cars. Hilary and I did have a go with others and Hilary won by a street (will she ever let me forget it?) and NACS Qualified Chimney Sweep
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I came last by a country mile. There were also many interesting exhibits and car memorabilia. Unusually at such an event there were stalls for a number of support charities. I had very interesting conversations with people from: Resolution (Counselling Forces’ Veterans and Reservists). Alcoholics Anonymous, Sudbury Town Pastors and members of the Christian Motorcyclists’ Association. Towards the end of the month I attended the Bridge Project Summer Party held in the grounds of Lord Philips house. For those not familiar with the Bridge Project it is a charity set up in 1995 by Ken and Anesta Newson to aid disadvantaged adults. Their premises in Gainsborough St, provides vocational training, continual education and employment for adults with learning, physical or other disabilities. I’m very happy to come along and support such very fine efforts. The other major event we attended in August was at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. The Royal Anglian regiment was being presented with a new set of Colours to replace the ones given to them 20 years ago. They were also celebrating 50 years since the formation of the regiment. The Duke of Gloucester was present to take the salutes. The ceremony itself for exchanging the Colours lasted 2 hours. The pageantry, organisation and spirit of the soldiers was all there for all to see. The event lasted pretty much all day and was very much a family event and many people attended. The day was rounded off with the Beating the Retreat ceremony which is always very impressive. August also saw the return of the Sudbury Carnival. Unfortunately I couldn’t be there on the day as Hilary and I were abroad on a few days holiday. I was though on the organising the committee and had acted as Treasurer during the whole year that it took to get the Carnival off the ground. I can say it was somewhat of an act of faith, particularly on the part of Jack Owen the Chair of the organising committee, to tackle this. There were only a few people who remember the last time a carnival was organised so a lot of things were on the basis of trying things to see if it worked. Everyone said what a resounding success with it was with many people lining the roads to see the procession and many more attending the fair after the procession. Was everything right – well they never are on a first go – but there were a lot of good things and we have the basis and funds to make it even better next year. Congratulations to Jack and all the team who made it happen. Like everywhere else things wind down during August and certainly it’s true for Council meetings where they are all in abeyance except for planning meetings. The work of the Council though does go on through the efforts of the Officers in the Town Hall and Community wardens who are generally out and about in the Town. There was an opportunity in the month to attend a constituents meeting held in the Springlands area of the Town. This was a chance for people to come along and meet their local Councillors to discuss the issues happening in their area. The problems that really cause the most problems are things like drains not cleared, roads not swept, trees not cut back – seemingly small but they make a big impact on people’s lives. There are some things we can do to help with this directly but the main thing is to get Babergh and Suffolk County Council to stick to their maintenance schedules. By having the information from these meetings we can start applying pressure which with persistence will get things done. I would at this point just make mention of Nikki Murphy who managed the Quay and has died suddenly of a stroke. I met Nikki on numerous occasions and was always taken by her quiet but determined demeanour. She worked tirelessly at the Quay and played a big part in its recent success story. She will be a big loss to her family, friends and the town. Over the past couple of months I have been outlining some of the work that the Council carries and the methods by which they have to operate. I thought I would say something this month about the situation with the recruitment of the Town Clerk. As I mentioned in a previous article the role of Town Clerk is a key one in the Council. They are in effect the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and the senior full-time officer of the Council. It can be a very demanding role in that it requires the business experience of managing a sizable organisation and budget. It also requires keen political skills to be able to respond to many groups in the Town, for example, Councillors, local pressure groups, press and businesses to get things done for the benefit of the Town. As many of you know we are currently recruiting for a new Town Clerk and while I don’t want too much detail about the process I would just say that we have taken all the advice we can from outside bodies like the Suffolk Association of Local Government (SALC) on how to go about the recruitment, what rates we should pay, where we should advertise and how we should run the interviewing process. This is an important post for Sudbury and we want to get it right! Robert
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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 Finance Committee Meeting Held In The Mayorʼs Parlour, Town Hall, Sudbury On Tuesday 1st July 2014 At 6:30pm Present: Mr O Forder – in the Chair, Mr N Bennett, Mrs J Osborne, Mr A Osborne, Mr R Spivey, Mrs J Howells - Deputy Town Clerk, Miss N Whittle – Temp Finance Officer 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. Apologies for absence were received from Mr R Platt and Mr I Pointon, Mr J Sayers, Mr R Smith. Mr Osborne attended as a substitute for Mr Sayers 2. Declarations Of Interest Members were asked to declare any interests in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mr Bennett and Mr A Osborne declared a non pecuniary interest that they both are Babergh District Councillors. Mr N Bennett and Mr A Osborne 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. 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 No requests for Dispensation had been received. 5. Minutes Resolved That the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 6th May 2014 and 3rd June 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record. 6. Applications For Grant Aid The committee discussed the following Grant Aid applications: a. THE QUAY THEATRE - Resolved That £9600 Grant Aid is awarded to The Quay Theatre from the 2014/2015 budget to be paid in full as one instalment. b. CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU - Resolved That £6250 is awarded to Sudbury CAB from the 2014/2015 budget to be paid in full as one instalment. c. SUFFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE - Resolved That £500 is awarded to Suffolk Accident Rescue Service from the 2014/2015 budget. That Suffolk Accident Rescue Service is invited to give a presentation to the Finance committee before any future Grant Funding is considered. d. SUDBURY IN BLOOM Resolved That £1500 is awarded to Sudbury in Bloom from the 2014/2015 budget. e. EDEN’S PROJECT Members discussed a letter received from the Eden’s Project regarding an outstanding amount of £2250 that they were expecting to receive from the 2013/2014 Grant allocation. Resolved That £2250 is awarded to Eden’s Project in respect of their 2013/2014 Grant Aid application. f. EDEN’S PROJECT Members discussed an application from the Eden’s Project for Grant Aid funding for 2014/2015. Resolved That a decision on this application is deferred and that the Eden’s Project be invited to attend the September finance meeting to discuss their Grant Aid application for 2014/2015. g. GO START Members were unable to discuss a Grant Aid request from GO START as the application form had not been received. Resolved That Go Start be invited to give a presentation to the September finance committee and present a copy of their audited accounts. 7. Invoices For Hire Of Delphi For Ceroc Dance Club Members discussed the discrepancy of invoices raised for the Ceroc Dance Club throughout 2013/2014. Resolved That as a goodwill gesture a credit note will be raised for the Ceroc Dance Club for £250 against the outstanding invoices 8. Update From Deputy Town Clerk On Financial Matters The Deputy Town Clerk reported as follows: 1. The Sudbury Majorettes will be using the Delphi playing fields on Tuesday evenings free of charge in order to practice for the Sudbury Carnival. 2. Quote of £155 accepted from T&P Fire Ltd to replace smoke detectors. 3. Agreed for Ipswich Borough Council to publicise free supervised internet use at Town Hall for public applying for benefits etc. 4. Agreed cost of £99 for materials needed for Gainsborough’s House to hang prints in Mayor’s Parlour. Exclusion Of Public (Which Term Includes The Press) That pursuant to Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the business specified in item 9 on the grounds that if the public were present during these items, it is likely that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information. 9. Proposed Division of Responsibilities Between Town Clerk and Rfo RECOMMENDED That the Private and Confidential report shown at minute page 318 be APPROVED. The business of the meeting concluded at 7.20pm. Minutes of The Meeting of The Policy and Resources Committee held in The Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall, Sudbury on Tuesday 1st July 2014 at 8.15pm. Present: Mr R Spivey – Chair, Mr N Bennett, Mr A Osborne, Mrs J Osborne, Mr J Owen, Mr A Welsh, Mrs J Howells – Deputy Town Clerk, Miss N Whittle – Temp Finance Officer 1. Election of Chairman Mr Spivey was nominated by Mrs Osborne and seconded by Mr Bennett. RESOLVED There being no other nominations, Mr Spivey was elected Chairman for the Mayoral year 2. Election of Vice Chairman Mrs Osborne was nominated by Mr Bennett and seconded by Mr Welsh. RESOLVED There being no other nominations, Mrs Osborne was elected Vice Chairman for the Mayoral year 2014/2015 3. Substitutes and Apologies Any member attending as an approved substitute to report giving his/her name and the name of the Member being substituted. Apologies were received from Mr Platt, Mr Sayers and Mr Smith. Mr Osborne attended as a substitute for Mr Sayers. 4. Declarations of Interest Members were asked to declare any interests in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mssrs Bennett, Osborne and Owen declared a non pecuniary interest 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. 5. Declarations of Gifts & Hospitality Members were asked to declare any gifts or hospitality received. No gifts or hospitality were declared. 6. Requests for Dispensation No requests for dispensation had been received.
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7. Minutes RECOMMENDED That the Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 6th May 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record. 8. Terms of Reference of The Sudbury and Its Future Task Group Members discussed the terms of reference of the Sudbury and Its Future task group. The group was originally set up to look at the medium and long term strategies and to set a vision for Sudbury. Since the formation of the Sudbury Steering group, the Sudbury and Its Future task group has taken a back seat. RECOMMENDED That a meeting of the Sudbury and Its Future task group is arranged for Wednesday 9th July. That the remit of the task group is re discussed, the terms of reference updated and the original Long Term Plan amended as necessary at the meeting on 9th July. That the task group reports back to the Policy committee on how the Long Term Plan is to be implemented 9/10. Review of Policies and Procedures Against Standing Orders Mr Spivey advised members that SALC provide a service for reviewing internal auditing procedures and has requested further information. RECOMMENDED That the discussion on the review of policies and procedures within the Council be deferred until further information is obtained from SALC 11. To Consider How Current And New Services Will Be Reviewed Members discussed how current and new services will be reviewed to ensure they fit with how the Council wants to operate and the resources they have available. It was agreed that the best way forward would be to use the budget mechanism to identify existing services. Mr Spivey advised that he will be having talks with Mr Andrew Hunkin, BDC, regarding future services that may be divested to the Town Council. RECOMMENDED That current and new services are reviewed when next year’s budgets are considered in September 2014 Exclusion of Public (Which Term Includes The Press) That pursuant to Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the business specified in items 12 and 13 on the grounds that if the public were present during these items, it is likely that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information. 12. Pr Policy and Current Arrangements RECOMMENDED That the Private and Confidential report shown at minute page 322 be APPROVED 13. Management Of The Delphi Centre RECOMMENDED That the Private and Confidential report shown at minute page 322 be APPROVED The business of the meeting concluded at 8.40pm. Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of Sudbury Town Council held in The Assembly Room, Town Hall, Sudbury on Tuesday 8th July 2014 at 7.00pm Present: The Mayor, Mr R Spivey in the CHAIR. Council Mrs S Ayres, Mrs J Osborne, Mr S Barrett, Mr J Owen, Mr S Clarke, Mr R Platt, Mr O Forder, Mr R Smith, Mr P Gray, Mr A Welsh, Mr A Osborne, Mrs J Howells Deputy Town Clerk, Mrs L James Senior Customer Services/Admin Officer 1 Apologies Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mr N Bennett, Mrs N Ford-Platt, Mr I Pointon, Mr J Sayers and County Councillor Mr C Spence. 2 Declarations of Interest In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Messrs Barrett, Osborne, and Owen declared that they are Babergh District Councillors. All of these members also 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 No declarations were given. 4 Requests for Dispensation No requests for dispensation had been received. 5 Minutes RESOLVED That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 10th June 2014 and the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 26th June 2014 be confirmed and signed as a correct record. 6 Healthwatch Suffolk Annie Topping, Chief Executive for Healthwatch Suffolk attended the meeting and gave a report: RESOLVED That Ms Topping be THANKED and her report NOTED. 7 Adjournment At 7.05pm the meeting was adjourned to allow townspeople to speak. The following comments were raised: • Proposal for a cycle event to be organised in the town • Speed camera for Melford Road • Flooding in East Street The meeting resumed at 7.30pm. 8 To Adopt The Recommendations Of The Following Committees Human Resources (P&C) 14th May 2014. Planning & Development 9th June 2014. Human Resources (P&C) 9th June 2014. Planning & Development 23rd June 2014. Leisure & Environment 24th June 2014. Highways & Footpaths 24th June 2014. Finance 1st July 2014 Policy & Resources 1st July 2014. 9 County Councillor’s Reports Mr John Sayers was unable to attend the meeting but had submitted the following report: The Chaucer /Clermont, “link road" is not likely to become operative for several weeks, and will then be subject to a monitoring system prior to a review in twelve months time. The three Suffolk Records Office facilities are under review, with three options being considered by Cabinet, with a recommendation to Council in September The new "energy from waste" facility is now in operation and on the first day 21 lorries brought around 200 tonnes of waste to test the processing operation. My "Locality Budget" has recently given funding for the Playground refurbishment at Hillside Special School; specialist equipment for Sudbury Life Saving Club. Footpath 11 is still under investigation resulting from a subsidence problem and remains temporarily 'closed' for safety reasons. 10 Police Report No Police report was received 11 District Councillor’s Report Mr Jack Owen reported: Mr James Long was elected as the new Chairman of the Council. New Build Fund – accessing homes and communities, agency grant funding to allow conversion of sufficient dwellings from social to affordable rents to enable applying for the HCA grant. This will allow BDC to build 5 new dwellings; this will increase the council tax base by £5,600 and boost the new home bonus for the council by £42,000 over a 6 year period. This conversion is only for 2 and 3 bedroom properties and will affect 27 selected properties. It will not affect existing tenants unless they decide to transfer into a property which has been selected which would then result in a higher rent. Adoption of a joint BDC/Mid Suffolk strategic plan – this is intended to seek ways to achieve targets with a smaller/flexible workforce. Concerns have been raised that only 81 new affordable homes were built in 2012/2013 which has only just scratched the surface for our housing needs. RESOLVED That Mr Owen be THANKED and his report NOTED. 12 Town Council Representative Members discussed election of a new Town Council representative for the IPS Library board and the Friends of Sudbury library. Mr Platt was proposed by Mrs Ayres and seconded by Mr Gray. There being no other nominations Mr Platt was elected. RESOLVED That Mr Platt be elected as Town Council representative
on the IPS Library Board and the Friends of Sudbury Library group. 13 Sudbury Ephemera Archive Mr Gray presented a report on the Sudbury Ephemera Archive which can be seen at minute page 339. RESOLVED That Mr Gray be THANKED and his report NOTED. 14 Twin Town Of Yanfolila The Mayor, Mr Spivey presented his report on the Twin Town of Yanfolila which can be seen at minute pages 340 to 355. His aims are as follows: to make School contacts; to form links between Council and Women’s groups; to have talks in Sudbury library. RESOLVED That Mr Spivey be THANKED and his report NOTED 15 Mayor’s Announcements The Mayor presented his monthly report: Successful literacy 101 Dalmatians event held in St. Peters. Party in the Park, Belle Vue Park on Sunday 20th July, please support. Sudbury Carnival Sunday 24th August, please support. RESOLVED That Mr Spivey be THANKED and his report NOTED Exclusion Of Public (Which Term Includes The Press) Pursuant to Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, that the public is excluded from the meeting for the business specified in item 16 on the grounds that if the public were present during these items, it is likely that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information. 16 The “Way Ahead” Report RESOLVED That the Private and Confidential report shown at minute pages 356 to 357 be APPROVED. The business of the meeting was concluded at 8.45pm Minutes of The Meeting of The Leisure and Environment Committee held in The Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall on Tuesday 29th July 2014 at 6.30pm PRESENT: Mr R Smith - Chair, Mrs S Ayres, Mrs L Ford-Platt, Mr P Gray, Mr A Osborne, Mr R Platt, Mrs J Howells – Deputy Town Clerk, Mr J Hughes – Sudbury Allotment Association 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. Apologies were received from Mr S Barrett and Mr I Pointon. 2. Declarations of Interest Members were asked to declare any interest in the agenda items. In accordance with guidance from Babergh District Council’s Standards Committee, Mr Osborne declared a non- pecuniary interest in that he is a Babergh District Councillor. It is requested 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. 3. Declarations of Gifts and Hospitality No gifts were declared. 4. Requests for Dispensation No requests for dispensation have been received. 5. Minutes RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 24th June 2014 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 362. Item 7 – School Council – Cllr Jan Osborne will be visiting schools in September 2014 with the view to re-commencing the school council meetings at the Town Hall. RECOMMENDED That following items be removed from the Matters Pending list: Item 2 – Belle Vue House and Gardens – public consultations being organised by BDC. Item 5 – Divestment opportunities – Councillors will investigate any opportunities as and when they arise. Item 9 – Sporting Activities in Sudbury – Councillors will investigate any opportunities as and when they arise. That the remainder of the Matters Pending list be NOTED. 7. Request to Purchase George Washington Brownlow Painting Members were asked to consider a request from an art collector wishing to purchase the painting ‘Children and a Moorhen’s Nest’ by George Washington Brownlow which is currently displayed in the Mayor’s Parlour. RECOMMENDED That the Deputy Town Clerk advises the art collector that the Town Council is not considering selling the painting ‘Children and a Moorhen’s Nest’ by George Washington Brownlow at the present time. 8. Report From Sudbury Allotment Association Mr J Hughes attended the meeting to update members on issues concerning the Sudbury Allotment Association. Mr Hughes advised that allotment plots need to be regularly inspected by council staff to ensure that they are being kept tidy as per terms of the lease, especially during the present weather conditions which are making both plants and weeds grow profusely. Mr Hughes also stated that he is concerned about wood chippings and gravel being ‘dumped’ by community wardens at the allotment site. If the material is surplus to requirements he can give details of a charity that would be grateful to take the wood chippings etc. He also advised that the stand pipe at the site needs replacing. The shortage of allotment land was also discussed and Mr Hughes suggested land behind Woodhall Business Park might be suitable. Mr Hughes was also concerned about the date of the commencement of the allotment leases. Currently they start on 1st April to coincide with the financial year but he advised that from a growers perspective it would be more convenient to start a lease in the autumn in order to prepare land for planting in the spring. RECOMMENDED That the Deputy Town Clerk investigates the schedule of land assets held by the Town Council. That the Finance committee is asked to consider changing the date of the commencement of allotment leases. That Mr Hughes is thanked for attending the meeting and his report noted. 9. To Discuss Proposal From The Cemetery Manager Regarding Green Cemetery Members discussed a report from Mr Brotherwood, Cemetery Manager, regarding the green cemetery and new extension (copy of report shown at minute page 363). Members agreed that the green burial area is an integral part of the cemetery but had concerns about the current management of the area. It was suggested that Maldon District Council be approached to enquire as to how they manage their green cemetery. RECOMMENDED That the Deputy Town Clerk contacts Maldon District Council to establish how their green cemetery is managed 10. Tourist Information Centre Report The Deputy Town Clerk presented a report regarding the Tourist Information Centre. Since their move into the Library visitor numbers have increased leading to a rise in sales of products such as National Express coach tickets, Colchester zoo tickets, Felix day trips, local souvenirs and much more. The TIC is currently closed at lunchtimes which is an inconvenience to both customers and staff but it is hoped that this problem will be resolved in due course. RECOMMENDED That the TIC report be noted and staff be congratulated and thanked for providing excellent customer service and increasing revenue through sales. 11. Request to Hold Motor Cycle Rally at Delphi Centre Members discussed a request received from a local motor cycle club to hold a bike rally at the Delphi Centre in June 2015. The charity rally would be held over four days and involve camping and stalls at the Delphi site. Members agreed that well managed events at the Delphi Centre should be encouraged but before any decision is made regarding the motor cycle rally, terms and conditions in the Delphi lease agreement need to be examined. RECOMMENDED
That the Deputy Town Clerk examines the Delphi lease agreement and consults with Delphi management before a decision is made regarding the proposed motor cycle rally. That if the proposed motor cycle rally is within the terms and conditions of the Delphi lease, the organisers provide evidence of adequate provision of toilet facilities as well as event control. The meeting closed at 7.30pm. Minutes of The Meeting of The Highways and Footpaths Committee Held In The Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall, Sudbury on Tuesday 29th July 2014 at 7.30pm PRESENT: Mr R A Platt – Chairman, Mrs S Ayres, Mr N Bennett – attended at 7.50pm, Mrs N Ford-Platt, Mr P Gray, Mr A Osborne, Mrs J Howells - Deputy Town Clerk, Mr R Lloyd – Cycle group member 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. Apologies were received from Mrs J Osborne, Mr J Owen and Mr I Pointon. Mr Osborne attended as a substitute for Mrs Osborne. 2 Declarations Of Interest There were no declarations of interest 3 Declarations Of Gifts And Hospitality No declarations were declared. 4 Requests For Dispensation No requests for dispensation had been received 5. Minutes RECOMMENDED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 24th June 2014 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 367. RECOMMENDED That the following items be discussed with SCC Highways in order to prioritise and agree how the projects will be funded: Item 4 – Cycle paths; Item 5 – 20mph speed limit; Item 6 – Path outside 36 Gainsborough St; Item 7 – Disabled parking in Gaol Lane; Item 9 – Signage at East St/Girling St. That the remainder of the Matters Pending list be noted 7. Closure of Footpath 11 Adjacent to Sainsbury’s Members of the public attended the meeting to voice their concerns about the closure of the footpath from Newton Croft to Cornard Road. They were anxious about the fact that signs at the footpath state that it is closed without giving any idea of length of time of closure. The closure has had a detrimental effect on people’s lives, with residents unable to walk to the Meadows or have visits from friends and relatives without a long detour which for some people is not possible. RECOMMENDED Cllr John Sayers offered to take the problem to the SCC Cabinet member for Highways urging him to investigate the footpath closure as a matter of urgency. That Sudbury Town Council write to Suffolk County Council requesting a full report on the footpath closure with an indication of the degree of subsidence and cost of repair and also when the footpath was last inspected by the authorities. 8. Cycle Group Report Cllr Sue Ayres presented a report from the cycle group (copy of report shown at minute pages 368 to 369). Councillors questioned how much S106 money from recent developments has been allocated for cycle paths and how much of this money still remains. The group identified priority routes for cycle paths in Sudbury and Cornard. RECOMMENDED That the following routes be adopted as priority routes for cycle paths: Acton Lane, Shawlands, Springlands, Queens Road to Melford Road, Northern Road opposite Kent Blaxhill that runs behind Purina into Meekings Road, the green churchyard onto Gainsborough School and Sudbury to Great Cornard. That the Deputy Town Clerk contacts BDC to confirm how much S106 money is available for cycle routes in Sudbury and Cornard. 9. Update On Flooding In East St and Church St Following concerns from residents in both East Street and Church Street, members discussed the recent flooding which has affected both areas. SCC Highways had confirmed that they were investigating both areas. Following clearance of the drains in East St., Anglian Water were due to carry out a CCTV survey on the drainage systems to determine whether there are any other issues that need addressing. In Church St. an order had been placed by SCC to clear and jet the system and feedback requested from the contractor indicating whether further investigation is required. RECOMMENDED That the Deputy Town Clerk informs residents in both East St. and Church St. of the drainage work being undertaken by SCC. That SCC are requested to keep the Town Council updated on reports back from the contractors working on the drainage in East St. and Church St. 10. To Review And Update Short Term Priorities For H&F Projects Members used the Matters Pending list as a basis for prioritising projects that could possibly be undertaken in the short term. Members also discussed safety concerns regarding access to Belle Vue Park via Ingrams Well Road from Newton Road and Cornard Road. A large number of visitors to the park are coming from the Cornard Road area and not the town centre and councillors suggested a safer pedestrian crossing is needed. Other concerns included the parking restrictions on Market Hill on market days and the Christopher Lane footpath. RECOMMENDED That Mr S Merry, SCC Highways, be invited to attend the September H&F meeting in order to discuss whether any of the smaller projects, specifically concerning road and pedestrian safety, can be undertaken and funding for these projects identified. The meeting closed at 8.45pm.
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Two New Counsellors Join Kernos Ever increasing demand for counselling services in Sudbury and the surrounding area has prompted the appointment of two new counsellors by the Kernos Centre. Steve Hughes and Ann Coltman, both pictured, joined Kernos in August. They are currently undergoing an induction programme prior to taking on their full counselling responsibilities later this year. Steve holds a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Ann has a BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies, a Diploma in PersonCentred Counselling and a Certificate in PersonCentred Art Therapy Skills. Like all Kernos counsellors, Steve and Ann are both members of the BACP, the nationally recognised, accredited professional counselling association of which the Kernos Centre is also an organisational member.Kernos Director Chris Boatwright is delighted to have made the appointments: “The addition of Steve and Ann to the Kernos counselling roster will enable the Centre to better serve the local community, where the requirement for our services continues to grow apace”. As a registered charity, the Kernos Centre is entirely dependent on donations to enable it to carry out its vitally important work. If you would like to support the Centre’s role in helping make people’s lives better, you can do so either by: sending a cheque, made out to ‘The Kernos Centre’, to Kernos Centre, 32-34 Friars Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AG or contact us at The Kernos Centre, 32-34 Friar Street, Sudbury email: admin@kernos.org.
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So our Caledonian Chums have decided to stay in the fold. A goodly decision methinks. However, maybe the Nats. have a point. No sooner do they moot independence than that bunch of Westminster carpet baggers entrain themselves over the border (on expenses) to explain the error of their ways and the advantages of the Union. No wonder the yes vote increased when that despicable lot turned up to moralise, although it should be remembered that their own politicians are part of the rat pack. In the last century we have endured at least nine Scottish Prime Ministers and countless Chancellors of the Exchequer and of course recently their combined skills have saved two Scottish banks from bankruptcy at our expense. It was remarked by some economist that in the event of a Yes vote Scotland could become another Greece. Well, they have much in common. Their National Guards play bagpipes and wear skirts and neither country can play rugby! However, on a more serious note, some aspects of this election were very unpleasant. As a Welsh friend of mine (yes, I do communicate with strange races) wisely stated, “What should concern Celtic Nationalists is that their extremism could force the advent of something very scary, English Nationalism!” Thankfully with the exception of the BNP and a few soccer supporters it has yet to manifest itself, but be warned, if continually provoked that awful spectre could be awoken. Now to more serious matters, the governance of Sudbury! Our district planners will face some difficult decisions in the near future. Walnutree Hospital, where the ever greedy and misnamed Health Trust have reneged on their plans to save the outpatients for a community and church hall and a desperately needed archive centre. A recent application (withdrawn at present) was completely at odds with their earlier scheme which received the support of all. Belle Vue, where we have a generous offer tabled by local boy Barry Drury to purchase same and give it back to the town of his birth. However, Babergh appear distinctly unimpressed, and may favour the purchase of, and possible demolition of, by a hotel group with no loyalty to Sudbury. The sadly boarded up Conservative Club and Victoria Hall. What will be its fate? Possible demolition and another block of flats? Babergh planning committee have been guilty of some mysterious decisions in recent years. Peoples Park with the Health Trust being given permission for a massive housing development which made the area completely unaffordable for our community to purchase. The massive Prolog scheme at Chilton, absolutely out of context in that locality. They say they were swayed by the promise of 500 jobs, how gullible is that? Believe it or not the same committee only just voted by one vote to throw out Tesco’s Hadleigh bid when the great majority of their electorate were against it. So let us now hope, with elections looming, they may be reminded of their responsibilities to their community and those that elect them, and not put the interests of outside bodies such as the Health Trust first. To finish on a more optimistic note. The recent Sudbury Town Carnival, although seemingly poorly supported by local clubs and companies, was a smashing day. At last something nice to say about local Politician’s, Councillors Sue Ayres, Jack Owen and John Sayers who, with their small band of organisers, ensured the event went ahead and that the Town had a great time. Having judged the participants I scrounged a ride around town in the Mayors limo (he wasn’t about) and waved regally to the populace that thronged the streets (much to the amusement of many!). I bet that will be the subject of same discussion among the great and good. However, just for once, congratulations to all that took part and supported, and lets hope for even greater participation next year. As usual the email is below, don’t take it out on the Editor, he is a chum! Peter Thorogood, thorogoods@fsmail.net
Little Waldingfield History Society Programme of Events 15th October - Geoffrey Kay- Death, sex and drugs - the story of the PreRaphaelite Brotherhood A group of English painters, poets and critics founded in 1848 by William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti - joined by William Michael Rossetti, James Collinson, Frederic George Stephens and Thomas Woolner. 19th November - Anthony Arbuthnot - The history of Great Yarmouth 10th December - Ashley Cooper - 300 years of countryside history along the Suffolk-Essex border. Former brickyards, potteries and limekilns, local hop-growing, cheese-making, straw-plaiting, wildflowers and herbal remedies are up for discussion. All talks will be at the Parish Room in Church Road, Little Waldingfield, commencing at 7.30 pm sharp. Please book & pay in advance to guarantee your place, as seats are limited. Booking Secretary: Diana Langford, Pitt Cottage 01787 248298 Tickets Members £2.00 Non Members £4.00
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Delphi Bowls Club Last month I spoke about how the bowls clubs also has a social side, it is also well known for its charitable work. Until around 20 years ago there was a charity day for Suffolk Hospital / Macmillan Nurses, organised by Sudbury Bowls Club, this event often required the use of 3 local bowls greens with the winners and runners-up all meeting back at the Sudbury green to play out the finals with a cheque being handed over at the end of the day. For the past 15 years Castle Hedingham have had an open day to raise money for the Essex Air ambulance. The initial fixture targeted £400 but was surpassed to around £1000, from there on the fixture became a annual event. From that game, a team of volunteers’ was put in place to arrange and organise the event catering, sponsors, green preparation, but with always the thought it might be rained off especially as it is an outdoor sport. With most of the team still putting on the charity day after 15 years. Unfortunately this event seems to have come to a close, which including this years fund raising a totalled in the order of £24000. Well done to all those who put the game on. Unfortunately it is very difficult to get people who are prepared to spend the time to organise these events, let’s hope somebody might step forward. Back to bowls! We could not progress further than the 2 county semi finals, but against the Rookery we put up a good fight especially against a team that were sending 7 player’s either to the Federation final’s at Skegness or the EBA final’s. We also failed to retain the Walter Smith Cup losing the finals. What do we do now the season is over, some play carpet bowls and several of us play in a crib league plus organise forthcoming social events, Don’t forget to ask! We also getting ready to enjoy our Duck Race Night on 22nd November. Contact either Michael Debenham 373565, Mike Vickers 377041 or Ken Heselden
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Newton Green powered their way to victory in the final of the Suffolk Hambro Cup against Ipswich at Woodbridge. It may have taken 42 years to regain the county club team handicap competition since their last success, but Newton put their name back on the trophy in style. Leading by a narrow four holes after the morning foursomes, they turned up the heat to win by 17 holes in the afternoon, including an astonishing 10-hole victory as their final pair put the icing on the cake and underlined Newton’s superiority. With their women and juniors already having put trophies on the shelf in its recent rise up the Suffolk golf ladder, the club needed their men to come to the party. Last year they fell at the last fence as they narrowly missed winning the county Stenson team scratch final. Reaching the Hambro handicap final gave them a second chance to nail their colours to the mast, and they duly obliged with a 21-hole blitz against an Ipswich side able to draw from a selection of 60 players with handicaps of five or below. Under the team captaincy of nonplaying Ian Woodhead, who nurtured many of the young players now helping make the club a powerful force, Newton underlined they have the talent production line capable of further success. The victory was achieved with three juniors in the squad, and there are more waiting in the wings for future years. However, it was the experienced pairing of Mark Duthie and Simon Bearman who once again put points on the board in both the morning and afternoon rounds to consolidate the team performance. They were four up in the morning and three more after the afternoon round. The afternoon proceedings had been given the ideal start as the first pairing of Russell Oakey and Harvey Watts registered a four-hole win. Ryan and Connor Talbot crossed the line all square. The Duthie-Bearman double act shut the door, and by the time Greg Hills and Jed Seeley completed the 10hole demolition of their opponents the party had already begun. Suffolk Golf Union vice president Phil Platter handed Newton the cup. Morning: Russell Oakey and Harvey Watts all square with Daniel Hedges and Andrew Munrow, Ryan and Bob Talbot two down to James Tyler and Gregor Tait, Mark Duthie and Simon Bearman four up to Mark Thomas and Simon Godbold, Greg Hills and Connor Talbot two up to Jordan Nelli and Graham Wardley. Afternoon: Oakey and Watts four up to Hedges and Manro, Ryan and Connor Talbot all square with Thomas and Godbold, Duthie and Bearman three up to Tyler and Tate, Hills and Jed Seeley 10 up to Nelli and Wardley. Newton 21, Ipswich 0.
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Dates for your Diary... Wednesday 1st - Friday 3rd October Rotary Art Exhibition , St Peter’s Church 10am-4pm Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th October Quay Drama – Not about Heroes, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm Tickets £9. Friends £8. Tel 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Friday 3rd October Live and Kicking – The Nutty 2 Tones, Reggae, Ska & Blues Music, King’s Marsh, Brundon Lane, Sudbury. CO10 1XR 7.30pm. Tickets £5 07974 222777 Friday 3rd October Discover More About Girlguiding – Social Evening with Ploughhman’s Supper. Wells Hall Old School, Great Cornard. CO10 0NH 7.30pm. Contact 01787 372315 Friday 3rd October Fleece Jazz Evening - Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel, Ben Crosland’s Threeway 7.30pm- Tickets £15 Box Office 01787 211865 www.fleecejazz.org.uk Friday 3rd October Nutty2Tones - doors open at 7.30pm with the act kicking off around 9pm plenty of ska tunes and a tribute to the Blues Brothers. Tickets are only £5 and are on sale now via our website www.livekicking.co.uk Any queries please call 07974 222 777 Saturday 4th October 10.00am - 2.00pm Sudbury Bowls Club Open Day. Come along and learn to bowl and make new friends. Club is located at the end of Quay Lane CO10 2AN opposite the Quay Theatre. Saturday 4th October Sudbury Bowls Club Open Day, Quay Lane opposite Quay Theatre 10am – 2pm Saturday 4th October Model Railway Club , St Peter’s Church 10am-5pm Saturday 4th October Transition Sudbury & District - Swap Shop, St Johns Methodist Church, Sudbury 10am-12.30pm Give away your unwanted items and take whatever catches your eye. All Free. contact: transitionsudbury@gmail.com www.transitionsudbury.blogspot.com 01787 468634. Sunday 5th October Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Sunday 5th October Farm Machinery Preservation Society Vintage Working Day. Grove Farm, Great Henny, Sudbury CO10 7LT From 11am. Free Admission. Refreshments available. There will be a donation box in aid of Essex Air Ambulance. 01787 269214. Wednesday 8th October Sudbury Café Poets. The Hills Room, 46, Gainsborough St. CO10 2E Entry £3.50. Tel: Gill Philips 01787 377802 Gillian.philips7@outlook.com . Friday 10th October Quay Drama – Captain Murderer, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm, Tickets £11. Friends £10. Tele 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Saturday 11th October Catholic Church Fair, St Peter’s Church 10am-3pm Saturday 11th October Quay Music – Viva Santana, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm, Tickets £18 No concessions. Telephone 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Saturday 11th October Transition Sudbury & District – Learn composting and basic veg growing with Jane Hatton. transitionsudbury@gmail.com www.transitionsudbury.blogspot.com 01787 468634. Saturday 11th October Charity Ball in aid of Children with Cancer, Stoke-byNayland Hotel 7pm for 7.30pm For more details tel. Adrian 01787 310945 Saturday 11th October Trinity Singers – October Concert, United Reformed Church, Sudbury 7.30pm. Tickets £8 – under 16’s free. Available from Tourist Information Or on the door. www.trinitysingers.com Saturday 11th October Come and Sing: Mozart’s Requiem, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford. Registration 10am. Tickets £10 for singers. Free performance 4pm. Box Office 01787310588. Sunday 12th October Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Sunday 12th October Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, Romantic Favourites St. Peter’s Church, Sudbury 3pm. Tickets £13. Concessions £10 Available at Tourist Information Tel: 01787 881320 Monday 13th October Quay Drama – Historic Crimes, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm, Tickets pay what you want. Tele 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Thursday 16th October Sudbury Festival of Remembrance 7.30pm. Ormiston Academy, Tickets £5 from Sudbury TIC in library. and S. Hume 01787 374277 16th – 18th October, Stoke by Nayland, Ladies European Tour Access Series (Golf Event) Come and support the rising stars of women’s golf in the only LETAS event to be staged in the UK in 2014. Spectator tickets are free! A Hospitality package is available for purchase on the Friday – call 01206 265837 for more information. Friday 17th October Quay Special – Dear Jane Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm, Tickets £10. Friends £9. Tele 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Saturday 18th October Craft Fair St Peter’s Church 9.30am- 4pm Saturday 18th October Quay Special – Science Blast, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm, Tickets £10. Under 14’s £6.50 Tele 01787 374745 Saturday 18th October Transition Sudbury & District, Apple pressing Market Hill, Sudbury 10.00 till 12.30pm bring your own applies and turn them into juice. For further info transitionsudbury@gmail.com www.transitionsudbury.blogspot.com 01787 468634.
Saturday 18th October Nearly New Sale – Birth to Teenage years. The Stevenson Centre, Broom St. Gt. Cornard 2 pm - 3.30 pm 50p admission. Sunday 19th October Sudbury Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock. Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Sunday 19th October Colchester Military Wives Choir, St. Peter’s, Sudbury 7pm. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Advance tickets from the Tourist Information, The Library, Sudbury. 01787 881320. Sunday 19th October Quay Film – La Traviata, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 3.00pm Tickets £10. Tele 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Sunday 19th October The Lavenham Sinfonia, Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Lavenham. 7pm. Tickets £12 in advance and £14 on the door. Tickets available from Compact Music 01787 881160. Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th October Quay Music – Robbie Gladwell & Friends, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm, Tickets £13 Friends £12. Tele 01787 374745. www.quaytheatre.org.uk Friday 24th October Boyan Ensemble of Kiev, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford 7.30pm Tickets £18. Concessions for groups of 10 or more. Tele 01787 469841 www.vocalclassics.co.uk Saturday 24th October Craft Fair (Scouts), St Peter’s Church 9.30am-4pm Sunday 26th October Organ Concert with David Ivory, St Peter’s Church 3pm Sunday 26th October Last Day of 2014 Boat Trips to Great Cornard Lock, Departs from The Granary Tea Room. CO10 2AN 11am – 5pm. Adult £5. Child £3 www.riverstourtrust.org Sunday 26th October Quay Bar – Open Music Night, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm, Free entry Tele 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Wednesday 29th October Charlie Haylock Entertains. Gt. Cornard Community Library , 7pm for 7.30pm Tickets £5 Available at Sudbury Touristy Information Tele 01787 881320 Thursday 30th October St John’s Church Fair, St Peter’s Church 10am-3pm Friday 31st October Quay Music – Absolute Bowie, Quay Theatre, Sudbury 7.30pm Tickets £18 No concessions. Tele 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Sunday 2nd November M.E.B.C.C. Table Sale at The British Legion, Cordell Road, Long Melford, 10.30 am - 2 pm Contact: Beverley 01787 881803 Sunday 2nd November, Supper Club Stoke by Nayland Hotel The first in a series of 5 exclusive foodie events with guest speakers and individual themes. This event is themed around Aspalls Suffolk Cider and will include a 7-course taster menu with courses paired with Aspalls cider. Call 01206 262836 to book! Saturday 8th November, Murder Mystery Night at Stoke by Nayland Hotel – Join us for an evening of mystery and intrigue in which you are the detective. Tickets cost just £45pp and include a 3-course meal. Call 01206 265825 to book now!
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