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Sudbury to the Sea, most commonly referred to as S2C, is a very popular event that takes place this year over Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September. The event is limited to 300 craft and we are now taking bookings (£20 entry fee per craft). Participants navigate the 24½ miles (37km) of the River Stour, from Sudbury to the Cattawade Barrier, enjoying its many delights and seeing parts of the local countryside that are inaccessible by foot or road. All craft navigating the river and taking part in S2C must be registered to do so and all participants will be expected to abide by the rules of S2C. Experienced and novice paddlers travel from all over the UK, and sometimes further afar, to take part.

The River Stour Trust provides help and advice along the route, a safety boat following all craft, and checkpoints at various points along the navigation. Participants must provide their own craft, personal safety equipment, transport at either end of the event, accommodation for the Saturday night (a campsite at the midway stage) and food and drink. However, there will be some food and drink available at various places along the route. Proceeds of the event go to the River Stour Trust, a registered charity No. 257806, seeking to restore and conserve the River Stour Navigation for the benefit of all.

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2017 Sudbury Memory Walk 45 have already signed up, have you?

In October 2016 One Hundred and Fifty Two walkers of all ages stepped out in memory of all of the families living with or having lost someone with dementia and we are delighted to report that since the 2017 event was launched we have already had 45 sign up to join us this year.

The walk will take place on Saturday 7th October 2017 starting and finishing at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury.

Sign up now at www.SudburyMemoryWalk2017.eventbrite.co.uk You may remember Jerry Thatcher, 70 years young, Jerry was caring for his mum Kate aged 100 and living with dementia. This year’s walk is dedicated to Kate who sadly died just two week before last year’s walk.

Tracey Loynds, Chief Executive for South Suffolk Leisure says “we are proud to be working to become a dementia friendly business and working with Jerry on the Sudbury Memory Walk has been so rewarding. Care UK and Babergh District Council have played a huge part in making both this year and last year a huge success.â€? Jerry and the team invite you all to join them on this year’s walk. A new ½ mile distance has been added to this year’s walk to encourage families living with dementia to join the walk with their loved ones. There will be seats along the route to take a well-earned rest and a rest station at the 1/4mile turn around point. The other routes will be 1mile, 3 miles and 5 miles.

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Looking After The Hearts Of Suffolk A Date For Your Diary Upbeat Heart Support is holding a Table Top Sale on 30th September from 12noon until 4pm at Long Melford Old School. Please come along and support this great little charity. Tables ÂŁ5 each can be booked from Mrs. Val Carr 07831 304754. Do you have a heart condition? Do you know anyone with a heart related illness that could benefit from exercise and support? Upbeat Heart Support has meetings at Long Melford Old School in Long Melford on a Tuesday morning. If you feel you could do with a bit of support, come along and see us. We have a Cardiac Nurse present all morning and our exercises are designed specifically for heart patients lead by BACR trained Instructor.

Plenty of members who have been through the same thing who you can have a chat and cup of coffee with. Upbeat is a self financing charity and provides rehabilitation exercise classes for patients with heart and related illnesses.

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July marked the start of the new Rotary year and on 3rd July we held the handingover ceremony at the Mill Hotel. Mike Killoran passed the reins to Lesley Platt who is our President for 2017-18. This special event was further enhanced as we were entertained before lunch by Buddug Rowland-Frank from Upminster playing on her 1808 Grecian harp which she has owned from childhood. After lunch, she give a short recital from a wide repertoire of harp music while we enjoyed Mozart chocolates specially brought for the President Mike handing over to President Lesley occasion all the way from Vienna!

Lesley thanked Mike for his spirited leadership, enthusiasm and dedication to the role during the past year and for carrying this out in his own inimitable style. She felt that he would be a hard act to follow. Lesley announced that her charities for the year would be Kernos (the counselling centre based in Friar’s Street) and Compassion (a local charity which supports the victims of domestic violence) together with the Club’s current overseas charities: sponsoring two children in a community school in East Meru, Tanzania, sponsoring courses for street children in Mali, and on-going support for Serenga Hospital, West Bengal. She plans to encourage all members to become as involved as much as their time and personal circumstances allow and develop even further the fun and fellowship we have together whilst encouraging others to join us either as full members or “Friends of Rotary�

While still President, on June 15th, Mike had presented a cheque for ÂŁ3000 to his charity for the year, Eden Rose Coppice, towards their work at Sudbury.

We look forward to continuing to work with them particularly with our initiatives for Environment and Youth.

The new Rotary year also means a new District Governor for East Anglia (and beyond!) and he, Robert Lovick, came to our meeting on 7th August. His focus for the year is to concentrate not only on people enduring homelessness but also loneliness – so many suffer in this way both in our towns and rural areas. Later in the month, one of our own members, Glyn Jones, talked about TWAM and if you are wondering what that means watch this space.

On 16th August, 16th September and 25th President Lesley with our October Rotary members will be joining the District Governor Community Litter-Pick meeting each time at Robert Lovick the front of Tesco at 10am. Early in the Autumn Term we will be presenting dictionaries to each of the local primary schools as part of the “Dictionaries4Life� project. This year we have two candidates for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award and they will be travelling to Grafham Water in early September for a week-long programme of leadership training. We look forward to hearing about their experiences on their return. During September Cathy Press will be talking to us about the work of Compassion and one of our new members, Maggi Thurlow-Craig will be focussing on Tanzania, where we have one of our international projects, sponsoring the two children in East Meru. Rotary’s guiding principle is “Service above self� which we combine with Fun and Fellowship. If you would like to come to one of our lunches – to see what we are like and to hear about what we do! – please get in touch. Lunches take place on Mondays at 12.30pm for 1pm at the Mill Hotel. Just let us know in advance and in any case if you would like more information about our club and our activities please contact our secretary Roger Green on 07341 290415 or look us up on our updated website www.sudburyrotary.com or simply Google Sudbury Rotary Club Rotarian Tony Platt Shiimmy, Shake, Wiggle & Gig ggle Dance Fitn ness

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The Boule-in’s French Harvest “I can’t believe another magical summer has passed and we’re welcoming in the long September evenings: fruit on the trees and our quince (Coing) harvest” says Cathy Bullen, proprietor of The Boulein, Bildeston’s Stylish French Collectables store. “Our autumn fair, Fête du Coing, is named in homage to Cotignac - our Provencale village - which is famed for it’s quince harvest and festival” The Boule-in’s Fête du Coing (Saturday 9th - Sunday 17th September) has it’s own harvest of beautiful, authentically design-led decorative pieces to style your home and garden this autumn: exquisite antique mirrors and crystal chandeliers sit alongside french rustique, glorious gardenia as well as furniture with 1950’s industrial vibe.

“We’ve spent most of this summer in Provence which has allowed us time to enjoy sourcing many beautiful new pieces: It’s a real adventure for us - we try and explore somewhere new to increase our knowledge of the area as well as the treasures we uncover”. Looking at the array of stunning new pieces they’ve brought home there’s no doubt their adventures have been profitable!

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Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa will host the penultimate event of the LET Access Series season. Situated in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Suffolk/Essex border, the beautiful par-72 Gainsborough course will play host to the WPGA International Challenge for a fifth straight year from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th September.

Spectators can enhance their day with the excellent hospitality package available for Friday 29th September.

At just £40 + VAT per person this is fantastic value and includes coffee and pastries on arrival, a delicious threecourse buffet lunch and traditional Afternoon Tea. For reservations please call Stoke by Nayland Hotel on 01206 265 827 or 801 or email sales@stokebynayland.com The 54-hole event carries a purse of €35,000, an increase of €5,000 from last year. At the end of the LETAS schedule, the top-5 on the order of merit will be granted full playing rights on the Ladies European Tour for the 2018 season.

Last year, Eva Gilly won her maiden title on the LETAS after rounds of 73, 64 and 68. The French professional beat Austria’s Sarah Schober by three shots.

Schober would finish the year as the leading professional and has played on the Ladies European Tour this year. Coming into the event, England’s Meghan Maclaren leads the order of merit from Valentine Derrey of France. The tournament was launched in 2013 by the PGA to further enhance the women’s game. There will be 96 competitors from over 20 different countries, including 15 WPGA members, comprising winners from the WPGA’s One Day Series and the remaining places secured via a qualifying Order of Merit. Fifteen places will also be allocated to the leading English amateurs decided by England Golf, recognising LETAS’s commitment to providing an important link between elite amateur and professional golf.

Susanna Rendall, Managing Director of the family-owned venue said, “We are really delighted to welcome back these fantastic women golfers from all over the world and to play our part in showcasing this excellent standard of women’s golf. We are especially pleased that 15 year old Lily May Humphreys, who is a Stoke by Nayland Club member, will be playing in the tournament having won the English Womens’ Amateur Championship as one of its youngest ever champions. I hope that many spectators will come along and watch this excellent tournament – particularly as entry is free of charge.”

Di Barnard, the LETAS Tour Director said: “We are looking forward to returning to Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa for the fifth edition of the WPGA International Challenge. Susanna Rendall and Tamara Unwin are wonderful supporters of women’s golf and this is a fabulous venue, which the players thoroughly enjoy returning to each year. The Gainsborough course has proved a great test for the players and we look forward to welcoming everyone to the tournament to support the future stars of women’s golf.”

There is a Pro Am with a Gala Dinner preceding the event on Wednesday 27th September. This is an opportunity to play with an international lady professional golfer in tournament conditions.

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Horn Concert at St Peter’s Sunday 1st October 2017 3:00 pm St Peter’s Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH Sudbury Choral Society is presenting a concert of French Horn Music in order to raise funds for the Society. This concert will feature some of the best Horn players in the country, many of whom play with London Orchestras and teach in its premier music colleges. There will be about 18 horn players all of whom are members of the Tony Halsted Horn Ensemble.

There is a wide range of music being played from Classical, La Danza, Rossini (arr. Pritchard); Tristan and Isolde, Wagner (arr. Crees). To Modern: Three point turn, Tim Jackson. Alsog Jazz: Give it one, Ferguson and Downey (arr. Bissill) Blues for Hughie, Simcock and popular tunes: The Trolley Song, Martin & Blaine (arr. Bissill), Sound of Music Suite, Rogers (arr. Jackson).

This is the second concert that the Choral Society has organised for the Tony Halsted Horn Ensemble and is a concert not to be missed as Sudbury rarely has the opportunity to hear so many fine horn players playing, in the town, at the same time and such a wide variety of music. Last year’s concert at St Gregory’s was a sell out and this year we have moved to St. Peter’s to allow even more people to enjoy this music spectacular. The audience raved about last year’s concert and this one promises to be even better.

There will also be some rarely played music for natural horn and using multiphonics.

The choral Society are always keen to encourage young people to come to their concerts and Tickets are priced at a very reasonable ÂŁ10 each with 1118s ÂŁ5 and under 11s free.

Tickets from Compact Music, Sudbury Tourist Information Centre or call 01440 785206. www.sudburychoralsociety.co.uk

Long Melford Ladies We are a friendly group who meet at 7.45pm in the United Reformed Church Hall on the second Tuesday of each month (except August). Activities include diary dates of invited speakers on a variety of subjects, raffles and social events. We have no political or religious affiliations and welcome ladies of all ages from Long Melford and the surrounding area. Contact Ronia on 01787 375643 for further information.

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Listen up! How clear hearing can help prevent dementia Specsavers Audiologists in Felixstowe and Sudbury are urging residents to listen up and protect their hearing no matter what their age, after a recent study showed a third of dementia cases are preventable through nine lifestyle changes – number one being maintaining good hearing.

Westley Fox Hearing Director at Specsavers Felixstowe and Sudbury

The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care showed that mid-life hearing loss increases the risk of dementia by almost 10 per cent. Researchers say this can deny people a cognitively rich environment, leading to isolation and depression, which are among other potential risks for dementia.

Westly Fox, hearing director at Specsavers Felixstowe and Sudbury, gives his top tips on how to keep your ears clear. He says: ‘Young or old, once you lose your hearing you may never get it back. That’s why it’s important to know the threats and signs of hearing loss no matter what your age.’

• The cinema – Everyone loves a trip to the cinema to see the latest blockbuster. Cinemas often boast of floor-shaking sound systems that immerse you into the experience. However, your hearing could be suffering as a result. Sound can reach up to 130 decibels, which is equivalent to a jet engine. This isn’t to say you can’t enjoy your favourite films – just take caution. As with concerts, earbuds can soften the blow while still letting you in on all the action.

• Earwax - Wax build-up is one of the most common causes of hearing loss.

Some of the symptoms include: fullness, tinnitus and partial hearing loss.

Eardrops can help loosen and soften the earwax, which may help it work its way out. However, the safest and easiest way to get rid of excess or hard earwax is to see a professional. Specsavers offers earwax removal services where an audiologist will either remove unwanted earwax manually or through micro suction for only £35. If there’s no wax there’s no fee.

Westly says: ‘As with sight checks, hearing tests should be treated as a regular healthcare check-up to ensure you can hear that pin drop. Anyone over the age of 50 should have their hearing checked every two years and then every year once you reach 55. Hearing loss is a gradual thing so most people don’t realise there’s a problem until their hearing has really deteriorated. It’s important to remember that hearing loss is just part of the ageing process. It’s something that happens to everyone eventually.’

The top six hazards to your hearing • Smoking – Cigarettes contain substances such as nicotine that are ototoxic. This can damage your hearing and affect your balance. Various studies have shown that up to 7 in 10 smokers are more likely to develop some form of hearing loss compared to non-smokers.

• Cotton buds – Many people love the feeling of clearing out their ears with a cotton bud but, despite feeling good, it may be doing you harm. Your inner ears are very sensitive and the ear drum is particularly delicate. By using any small objects to clean or scratch the ear, you are at higher risk of perforating the eardrum, which can cause intense pain and leave irreversible damage to your hearing. Your body will normally produce enough earwax to maintain health on its own, but if this becomes hard and compacted it can lead to problems such as loss of hearing, pain or discomfort. If this becomes the case, come in store and one of our audiologists can find the treatment that’s right for you.

• Swimming – Taking a splash in the pool may not do any harm but accidentally leaving water in your ear afterwards could lead to swimmer’s ear. This is an infection that is caused by water making your outer ear canal moist - a perfect environment for bacteria to grow in. To treat swimmer’s ear, you’ll need to see your doctor and get prescription antibiotic eardrops. So make sure you dry your ears out thoroughly every time you swim.

• Your favourite music – No, Ed Sheeran is not secretly making you deaf.

However, how you’re listening to him and your other favourite artists could be. Most people know the best way to protect your ears at concerts without losing out is earbuds, but when you’re listening to music every day – on your commute to work or school, when browsing the web or even drifting off to sleep – you could be harming your hearing just with the type of headphones you’re listening through. Earbud headphones are placed much closer to the ear drum which can boost audio signals by up to nine decibels.

To protect your hearing, change to traditional overhead headphones and ensure you can hear outside conversations.

Felixstowe and Sudbury Specsavers provide the most up-to-date and stateof-the-art technology to ensure customers are safe and sound. Both stores have the latest in ear screening equipment - a video otoscope (VO) that uses a tiny fibre-optic camera to see the condition of a person’s ear and provides them with a detailed colour photograph.

Close examination of the ear canal and eardrum can often indicate ways to improve hearing clarity and, by using this latest advance in hearing technology, the process is easy and comfortable.

The video otoscope can check: • Eardrum condition and infections • Ear canal problems and infections • Middle ear fluid • The level and build-up of wax in your ear Westly says: ‘This investment shows our commitment to providing our customers with the very best care. The video otoscope service is not routinely carried out elsewhere on the high street but it will be available to all having a hearing test in store with us.’

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Divorce, your fault or mine?

Currently if you wish to begin, and issue, divorce proceedings there needs to be a reason (or ‘ground’) relied upon. There are five possible grounds for divorce: 1) Adultery 2) Behaviour 3) Desertion 4) Two years separation with consent 5) Five years separation Parties are required to use a fault-based ground of either adultery or unreasonable behaviour if they have not been separated from each other for at least two years. This can lead to increased tension between the parties and make a once amicable separation not so amicable. It is well known that where parties are not amicable, the costs of separating can increase and coming to any agreement can become very difficult.

There is more and more backing within the legal profession and the public for divorce to be allowed without the need to state the fault of one party or the other, known as no-fault divorce. In a recent case, Owens v Owens, this matter was discussed as it was felt that the behaviour listed on the Divorce Petition was not deemed ‘unreasonable’ enough to provide grounds for the divorce.

It appears to be out dated and unfair to couples where their marriage has come to a natural end or where parties wish to remain as amicable as possible, but they are still expected to list reasons as to why they cannot be expected to remain in the marriage. This means that some couples remain married for two years so as to allow them to then issue proceedings on their two years separation. Parties can then not move on with their lives and finalise matters as quickly as they would like to. This is frustrating for everyone involved.

The legal profession continue to push for no-fault divorce and one day this may indeed be available. If you are considering separation or divorce, it is recommended you seek advice from a specialist divorce solicitor who can advise you of your options and the best route forward. At Holmes & Hills Solicitors, we have a team of specialist divorce and family solicitors, one of whom, sue Wardropper, is based at our office in Sudbury.

For your convenience, Holmes & Hills Solicitors in Sudbury can offer you an appointment to see a specialist divorce solicitor on a Saturday morning between 9:00am-13:00pm. Call 01787 275275 to book an appointment.

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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk At this time of the year, as our towns and villages come alive with visitors, we are reminded of the importance of tourism to our local communities and economy. The constituency reaches from the undisturbed coastal beauty of the Shotley peninsula in the east, to Clare, one of our most distinctive wool towns, in the west. I have been working with groups from across South Suffolk who are coming together to raise the profile of their area. In Shotley, residents have been fundraising to regenerate their 122-year-old historic pier. As Suffolk's only remaining railway pier this project celebrates our coastal trading history and holds an ambitious vision for its future tourism offer. On the other side of South Suffolk, I recently attended the launch of the 'Visit Clare' initiative.

By highlighting the wool trading history of Suffolk's smallest town, and linking with our other best preserved wool towns - Lavenham, Long Melford and Hadleigh - they are increasing the footprint of our area in the tourism market.

Due to enormous wealth that surrounded the trade of wool in the 12th -15th centuries our wool towns are lined with timber-framed buildings and boast elegant churches. More recently, one of these streets famously made it into the final Harry Potter film. Now a major tourist attraction, the De Vere House in Lavenham is currently heralded as the second most photographed door in the UK, proceeded only by No.10! When you add these projects to the fantastic planned development of Gainsborough's House in Sudbury it is clear that our tourism sector is extremely vibrant.

As a county, we are already attracting a high level of tourism with data showing that an estimated 52,000 holiday visits were made to Suffolk in 2016 by tourists from abroad. Compared to Norfolk for example, where there were 36,000 holiday visits in the same period, Suffolk is clearly working hard to attract individuals from around the world. In 2016 overseas visitors spent £62 million in Suffolk alone. In addition to our guests from further afield we also attract many hundreds of thousands of domestic tourists each year. By working together it is crucial that we continue to promote the bountiful and unique attractions of our area.

News from Sudbury Library The friends of Sudbury Library are pleased to arrange a series of talks for this Autumn. On the 7th September David Taylor will give us an illustrated talk on Exploring Iceland. On 5th October Anne Grimshaw will tell us of her experiences as a Librarian in Cowboy Country and on the 16th November Alain from the Secret Garden will be talking about food. All talks will be held in the Sudbury Library 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are available in the Library for £5 per talk. Please remember that all money raised from our talks are spent in Sudbury Library. The children's reading scheme has proved to be very popular and there is till time to join if the holidays are dragging. The Children’s Library has had a leak following the recent rain, but the room is drying out and books are available in the main Library.

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Whoever said that you could wait ages for a bus then three would come along at once, certainly wasn't talking about services in Suffolk. Once again local people are faced with cutbacks in public transport as, from September the service between Great Cornard and Sudbury reduces from two buses an hour to one every 90 minutes. Once again, it's those without access to private cars, most notably the elderly and families with children who will be most affected. For those living in Great Cornard, getting to Sudbury’s long promised Health Centre will be made even more difficult, time consuming and expensive. Reliable and sustainable public transport is a vital component of the quality of life for many of us. It's high time Suffolk County Council as our local transport authority began to recognise this.

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Exciting new Drama Club coming to Miss Lesleys School of Performing Arts

As well as the fantastic combined musical theatre/singing/dance classes held at ‘Miss Lesley’s School of Performing Arts’ , she is now excited to announce the start of an exciting new Drama Club starting in September.

It will be run on Saturdays at the Boxford Branch of MLSPA by the super talented and very experienced LAMDA teacher/examiner Susan Lockwood. Susan’s lessons are great fun, informative and give each student the chance to grow in their acting skills and of course gain in confidence too.

The classes will be available for students from the age of 7yrs up to young adults of 18yrs. As well as her fun filled classes, Susan will be putting on panto’s and plays and all students enrolled in her classes will be able to take part. She is also offering private 1:1 and 2:1 LAMDA examination lessons, but places are limited for both the drama club and private LAMDA lessons, so if you want to register for this exciting new Drama Club at MLSPA, contact Miss Lesley to reserve your place now!!!

Miss Lesley prides her school on the personal, friendly approach and treats all the pupils as her extended family! The school is not a franchise and every pupil is taught by Miss Lesley herself. She also has a team of highly qualified teachers who each have a vast experience in all aspects of performing arts.

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It's a dynamic organisation for people no longer in full time employment, so in our "Third Age" . Don't be put off by the "U" in the title - it stand for university, but you neither need, nor study, for a degree, but enjoy learning with friends through our 54 groups. Yes 54! Our membership of 550 people welcome you to join us at our "Groups Showcase", Thursday 19th October at St Peters, on Market Hill (and on market day) in Sudbury.

From 10am until 12.30pm we will have stalls showing group activities, from Ambling to Real Ale Appreciation, Bookbinding to Philosophy, Languages - Dutch to Latin, Music classical to rock 'n roll and so much more. Come along and talk with our Group Leaders and committee, try wine tasting, guess the holiday destination and maybe even win free membership in one of our competitions.

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We will be holding Walk-In clinics at: Lavenham on Thursday 14th September 8.00am – 4.00pm Long Melford on Thursday 21st September 8.00am –12.00pm We will be holding PRE-BOOKED clinics at Long Melford on: Thursday 21st September 2.00pm - 6.00pm Friday 22nd September 8.00am - 12.00pm Saturday 23rd September 9.00am - 12.00pm

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Fund Raising Quiz Night at The Delphi Centre On Friday 6th October a fun Quiz night is being held at The Delphi Centre to raise funds for internal refurbishment of the ballroom and lounge areas. The Centre is more popular than ever now it is run by the Not for Profit Group.

There will be many prizes for the quiz, including spot prizes, wooden spoon and music. Come along and have some fun play your team Joker to get double points. Teams up to six, this is proving to be a very popular event so book your team in early. Food in the interval supplied by "Sage & Onion" caterers will be chunky chilli and rice (Veggie option Available). Tickets are £10 per person including food and entry to Quiz. A Team Ticket will be supplied. Licensed bar; great atmosphere, a night not to be missed. Advance tickets only no on the night entrance.

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Sudbury Mayor’s Report What a funny old month it's been, not least with the weather. I had the great pleasure of judging some of the amazing gardens in the Pride of Sudbury competition, being an avid gardener myself it was a joy to meet people with so much knowledge and skill in all aspects of gardening. Good luck to all!

I had the honour of visiting the flying station at Wattisham. I learnt so much about Apache helicopters and got to speak to some of the inspirational guys who serve our country with such dedication and professionalism.

Party in the park was a brilliant day. The feedback from visitors and stall holders was all good and I'd like to say a huge thank you to Ami, our town centre manager and all the staff that worked so hard to make this a safe and enjoyable event for all.

I was very happy to assist with the launch of this years Memory Walk, at the Kingfisher. This year the walk will be on Saturday 7th October, and will be a chance for everyone, young and old to unite against dementia. I also visited my good friends at Hanover Court for their annual barbecue.

We had a fabulous afternoon, and even the awful weather couldn't dampen the spirits!

Now I must apologise to all those who wanted to attend the Mayors coffee morning in August. Out of the blue both our brilliant Town Clerk, Mrs Jacqui Howells and myself, suddenly needed urgent surgery and this event sadly had to be cancelled.

Thank you so much to the staff at the town hall and Cllr. Sue Ayres, who have all be so supportive and helpful at this difficult time for us both.

The next coffee morning will coincide with our Heritage Open Day, so do pop in and visit us at the Town Hall on Saturday 9th September - there will be lots to see and of course tea and cake!

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Universal Credit: Advice From Sudbury Citizens Advice Universal Credit is a new benefit for people of working age who are on a low income. It is intended to be simpler than the current system of benefits and tax credits. In Sudbury and District single people without children can already claim Universal Credit, but from October 2017 all NEW CLAIMANTS will claim this benefit.

Universal Credit replaces the following six existing benefits: • Income Support • Housing Benefit. • Working Tax Credit • Income-based Jobseekers’ Allowance • Child Tax Credit • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance If you are you already claiming benefits or tax credits you will not be affected yet unless your circumstances change. If they do you will be asked to claim Universal Credit.

What's different about Universal Credit (UC)? • Your UC benefit will be paid monthly into your bank/building society account. • When making your claim you won’t be paid for the first 7 days, and will receive your first letter and payment after 6 weeks, but if in financial difficulty you can ask for an advance payment of some of the amount, but you will have to pay it back. • You will have to pay your rent directly to your landlord as any Housing Benefit you are entitled to will be paid directly to you. It is advisable to let your landlord know. • You won't be restricted to the number of hours you work, as the amount of benefit you receive will be adjusted to your earnings. • You are expected to claim UC online unless you have a good reason for not being able to do so, then you can apply by telephone (UC helpline on 0345 600 0723). Calls can be costly so ask if they will ring you back. To apply online go to www.gov.uk website and follow the link. You will also need a working email address. • Within a few days of submitting your application, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will contact you to arrange the interview. If you miss your interview, your application will be cancelled and you'll have to start again. • If you apply as a couple you will make a joint claim but only one person will complete the form and they will need to enter details for both of you. The UC payment will be paid in one amount to the partner who is nominate in your application. • Before you apply for Universal Credit you need to gather some information first. Don’t start the application until you have all these details for you and your partner, as your online session will time-out if you are inactive for more than 40 minutes, and you will have to start again. Check the details you need with the Job Centre . It is important to give the correct answers when completing your claim form as incorrect answers can delay payment of Universal Credit. If you don't understand any of the questions contact the helpline, don't make a guess.

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We also have an outreach advice session at the Council Offices in Corks Lane, Hadleigh on the last Wednesday morning of the month. www.sudburycab.org.uk

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The events depicted across the pond always fill one with amazement. Our once proud colonists can always be relied upon to perform in an extreme and undignified manner. They should not have been granted independence until they had grown up. A bunch of idiots march through Charlottesville screaming racist abuse. A vile slander on the memory of those truly heroic young men who died fighting fascism on the beaches of Normandy.

Then a mob of misnamed “liberals” decide vandalism is the only recourse and tear down the statue of Robert E Lee. What’s next, no memorials to slave owning George Washington or the president who authorised the dropping of the atomic bomb, Harry S Truman?

And here, in the supposed cradle of democracy, we are seeing examples of revisionist history. At Rhodes College Cambridge, a small minority so, so fortunate to gain a place seek to rip down a memorial to its founder now deemed a colonialist. What next? Remove all reference to that great wordsmith Kipling (imperialist), ban performances of our wonderful bard’s “Merchant of Venice” (anti Jewish), tear down statues of Cromwell (Ireland) Richard 1 (Muslims) Air Marshall Harris (Dresden) etc. Deeming themselves liberals they should research the Nazi’s burning of the books when their fashionable ideology is offended by history. Those I have mentioned were of their time, must they be airbrushed from our past? While they are at it rip down the civic structures of our seaport cities, town and concert halls, financed from the profits of the slave trade. Once we enter this dangerous path think, where does it end?

Some six years ago the electorate, by a sizable majority, voted for Babergh DC not to join with Mid Suffolk Council, after all we had lots of dosh in the kitty and they were virtually spent out. Now, knowing we have a short memory and are too thick to care, their Gauleiter and Chairperson has decided its time for that merger as a referendum is now no longer required. Although opposing councillors are against ignoring the will of their constituents she feels assured of the support of her fellow Tories for the move. However, not just a few are likely to break rank and obey the will of the people. It really matters not, it will happen anyway. A joint chief executive has been appointed, one Arthur Charvonia, at a salary of £110,000 plus pension etc.

But the recruitment cost of £33,000 surely cannot be justified, considering he was poached from neighbouring Suffolk Coastal Council anyway. And I just can’t be bothered to research the cost in payouts and redundancy of the two executives he replaced. Just another example of local government proliferation.

So our new Ipswich MP, Sandy Martin, has a fresh headline seeking initiative, an annual Pride Event in the town. I actually welcomed his election, finally a Labour MP in the Tory heartland of East Anglia. Not that politically I give a damn, a plague on both their disreputable houses, says I! Perhaps the festival will give our sadly depleted constabulary the opportunity to wear flowers in their helmets and for colourfully attired folk to parade through their somewhat dull streets for the benefit of a bemused populace. Dignitaries will attend in number with fixed smiles to prove to the electorate their “inclusiveness”.

And, as in Sussex, police cars could be resprayed with suitable slogans. Well, why not, the local shops will be kept busy, restaurants flogging their wares, and florists peddling roses to be exchanged with all and sundry. Pubs will close for the day (Guinness not a chosen tipple) whilst wine bars sell organic produce from Greece or wherever. What delights await the folk of our county town.

Meanwhile, here in God’s little acre we could organise the “Sudbury Fringe” as an alternative festival. Don’t get me wrong, this will also be an “inclusive” event.

There will be a Ginger Parade (well, dye it if your not) with a carnivores barbeque on Market Hill. The councillors will meet the people, a unique event (with certain exceptions) and even buy a round. The pubs full dispensing local beers and all exchanging greetings and pleasantries in a dignified manner.

My chum Bob Darvell signing copies of his latest book and all in a joyous and cordial atmosphere. And if you think I’m being silly remember Sandy Martin started it! Its enough to drive one to drink.

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Gt. Waldingfield Horticultural Show Saturday 9th September, 2 pm to 4 pm at The Village Hall Stalls, Raffle, Refreshments Entry 60p, accompanied children free Further info from John Hughes 01787 378342

Little Waldingfield History Society Programme of Events - 2017 / 2018 20th September - Sarah Doig - The A to Z of Curious Suffolk Romp through rolling countryside along the shingled coastline of Suffolk to unearth an alphabetical cornucopia of strange, spooky & mysterious facts about the county.

18th October - Martin Hedges - The Miser and the Murderess A motiveless poisoning by a 17 year-old Acton servant girl just 3 weeks married to her childhood sweetheart. A missing signature on his will then lead to a 120 year-long family dispute Dickens recreated in Bleak House as Jarndyce vs Jarndyce.

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‘The History of All Saints Church’ There will be a talk in All Saints Church Hall, Sudbury, on Friday 29th September at 7.00 pm by Barry Wall the well known local historian. This will be on ‘The History of All Saints Church’, followed by a finger buffet. Admission is just £7.00 to include a finger buffet. Phone Dave on 01787 372352 to book.

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Suffolk County Council Meeting The last meeting saw much debate over the large allowance increases to the Leader and cabinet members whilst the rest of the members were confined to a 1% increase. Although by reductions in some areas of existing allowance and fixed by an independent Panel, resulting in no additional costs, I personally could not support the proposals, I think if the staff have to abide by 1% increases we should show by example "we are all in it together" and spend the savings to the benefit of our taxpayers. The council has now moved over to a Cabinet Committee system that will involve more members in the decision making process. I have remained a member of the Development Committee, where I have been for the last twelve years or so. One dreads to think how the car parking situation will be dealt with when Babergh and Mid Suffolk move to Endeavour House, I got to Ipswich at Midday for a 2pm meeting and it took me 20 minutes to find a parking space, then it was on a visitors bay at Constantine House, more problems to come I fear.

Suffolk County Council continues to raise awareness of Motor Neurone disease to support those living with the condition Suffolk County Council reiterated its support of the motor neurone disease (MND) charter at July’s Suffolk Health and Wellbeing Board Meeting, The MND charter is in support of local people living with this terminal disease and their carers. At the meeting, both Beccy Hopfensperger, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Care, and Tony Goldson, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board, reiterated their support for the charter and asked the board for their support in increasing awareness of this disease. MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that can leave people locked in a failing body, unable to move, talk and eventually breathe. It kills around a third of people within a year of diagnosis, and more than half within two years. There is no cure. Little is understood about the disease and this contributes to many people not receiving the care and support they need. The MND Charter was launched to change this, comprising a number of rights for those with MND. Suffolk County Council, who committed to the charter in December after all councillors voted unanimously in favour of supporting it, is one of only 14 county councils to adopt the charter. As part of the charter, Suffolk County Council will promote the charter, campaigning to recruit volunteers to help support people affected by MND.

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Join The Bridge around their new interactive Magic Table New to Sudbury’s The Bridge café this month is the installation of a Tovertafel, more commonly known as a Magic Table. Believed to be the only one in Suffolk that’s publicly available, The Bridge are inviting local residents to experience the new addition to their café.

Designed to stimulate physical, mental and social activity, the table’s main purpose will be to promote well-being, as well as help engage those living with dementia and people with learning disabilities through a selection of interactive light games.

Sitting alongside their existing offerings including a Paint Your Own studio, and a whole host of activities, the table will have a positive impact on the local community, as Jo Searle, CEO of Bridge Street, explains, “It’s a welcomed addition to our café that’s already full of activities for our local community to experience. We’re so pleased to be able to offer a way for those living with dementia and learning disabilities that encourages participation with their environment and others in a safe way.” The magic table will be open to everyone to explore and play with in the social setting of the café, and it will also be a unique offering for children’s birthday parties hosted by The Bridge.

The Bridge are offering Sudbury and Long Melford Community News readers a voucher to get two scones for the price of one on Saturdays. It’s the perfect spot in Sudbury to sit and relax, or try your hand at painting your own pottery.

And now with the Magic Table to experience, there’s plenty to get involved with at The Bridge for everyone. Use your voucher to enjoy a delicious scone from their new menu, and be sure to take advantage of their courtyard garden too.

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Sudbury Community Depot opening in September

Your local flower bulb specialist A vast choice for Autumn planting Over 500 varieties of Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, Muscari etc etc

Sudbury Community Depot, an exciting new community project, will be starting at The Christopher Centre in September 2017. The purpose of the depot is to share resources with people in our community, the essentials we all need such as clothing, household, and personal items. The depot will be open on Mondays and Thursdays, 10am-12pm. We are raising funds to cover our running costs – please contact us if you are able to to support us, and also if you have some items you can donate to our shared community.

Telephone 07462 108 708

- whether for a 10 bulb top-up or a park planting scheme

Order online at www.riversidebulbs.co.uk with delivery, or collection at your convenience

Call us on 01449 741551 for a Mail Order Form Call in on Bulb Shed Open Days Thursdays and Fridays 14/15, 20/21 and 28/29 September (and by appointment) at The Flints, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh IP7 7JG (the Lavenham end of the village)

Come see us at these September Specialist Plant Fairs 2nd 9/17th 10th 17th 23/24th 31st

Earsham Wetland Centre, Bungay, NR35 2TN Boule-In French Collectable, 77 High Street Bildeston, IP7 7ER Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Fakenham, NR21 0LN Suffolk Plant Heritage Plant Fair, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF Essex Plant Heritage Plant Fair, RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford CM3 8ET Holkham Hall Plant Fair, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB

Hilda Rule Rose competition Stoke by Nayland Lady Vets played the Hilda Rule Rose Bowl Medal on Monday. Despite the driving rain the match was well supported. The Rose Bowl was presented by Joce Mallett, a past Lady Vets Captain, to Elaine Davidson with a nett 77, 2nd was Maryan Griffiths with 81, and 3rd was Nora Hutchinson with 83. Our social members joined us for a well deserved lunch, where they shared their memories of times past.

The Arts Society Sudbury

The Taj Mahal: Its Architecture, Origins, Construction, Interiors and Surroundings Illustrated talk by Oliver Everett.

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a Peer Support group for people experiencing mental health issues

Meets Fortnightly in the Christopher Centre, Sudbury from 10 am to 12 pm We offer help and support with a nice cup of coffee or tea and biscuits.

So why don't you come along and be part of this group which aims to make a difference in the Sudbury Community? All welcome.

For further details and a chat please call Collette on 07587 984244

From Cars to Pars at Newton’s Golf Week

More than 500 entrants over six days again made the annual Jonathan Lambert Festival of Golf a big success at Newton Green Golf Club. The week was given a major send off in the form of a veteran vehicle show, specially staged to mark the 110th birthday of the club. It was followed by a wide range of social golf matches aimed at embracing the whole club. It finished on Saturday night with golf week chairman Dora George hosting a presentation party after more than 120 golfers had taken by the Jonathan Lambert silver salver. A record 92 players for a shot gun start at Newton opened the 18-hole events for Tuesday’s Delaney Scramble, and a contingent just short of that number battled round as rain dominated the following days Stableford competition. With a justifiably unfavourable forecast for later in the day, a Foxes and Rabbits event had already been cancelled.

The clouds gradually lifted for the rest of the week, and 12-handicapper Tim Richardson, with 42 points, put his name on the Saturday salver after previous near misses in other years. Generally, a blustery wind and a testing course set up, made scoring tough, although Alex Iveson managed to take the junior award with 39, including 26 on the back nine, and Gwyneth Ferreira the women’s best score with 35.

In the gross score division, Carl Amos came home first with a creditable 72.

Cross Country: 14 Gareth Evans, 12 Doug O’Hara, 11 Steve Knappett.

Delaney Scramble: Amanda Rush, Susan Sills, Tim Richardson and Alan Vince. Stableford: George Bullett, Chris Williams, Sue Lockwood and Alex Iveson. Best Whag, Les Gridley; gent, Roger Hermiston; woman, Amanda Rush; junior Alex Iveson. Kiskadee: Sylvia Davis and Jamie Walter. Par Three: 26 Steve Knappett, 23 Peter Scott, 22 Chris Williams. Three clubs and putter: Terry Scurr, Nick Thomson and Adrienne Hughes. Jonathan Lambert Centenary Salver: 42 Tim Richardson; best women 35 Gwyneth Ferreira; best junior 39 Alex Iveson. Best gross score, 72 Carl Amos.

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Cephas Care Ltd Cephas Care is recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated staff to join the Support to Live at Home Team in the West of Suffolk We are looking for candidates who can support people to access the local community and live as independently as possible within their own homes. No experience is necessary as we do a full induction followed by shadow shifts.

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OPEN DOORS O PROGR RAMME On days when there is no event in the Church, the Friends of St Peters operate an Open Doors proggramme. Weather and availability permitting, volunteer Stewards will welcome visitors between 11 am and 3 pm.

Don't delay ring our HR team now on 01473 322600 or email hr@cephas-care.co.uk for further information and to request an application form

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Are you having trouble setting up or operating your TV / Audio or DVD? Has your equipment stopped working?

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Dates for your Diary...

Sudbury VIP's (Visually Impaired People), on the 1st Wednesday of every month we have a coach outing, on the second Wednesday of each month we have a coffee morning at the Christopher Centre, Gainsborough Street, 10am - 12pm and on the last Wednesday of every month we have an afternoon tea at the Christopher Centre, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury,2pm - 4pm - all events are open to anyone with a visual impairment Bridge Project - Paint Your Own Ceramics Prices start from £1.25 per item.

Contact 01787 313691 or info@thebridgeproject.co.uk to book. Courtyard Café@The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU Why not follow us on Twitter to get daily special updates?

Bridge Project - Tuesday Lunch Club Roast lunch served in our Pavilion Room for older residents of Sudbury and surrounding villages. 12 noon to 1.30 pm. Roast Dinner £5.00; Dessert £2.00 Contact 01787 313691 Mondays: Sue Ryder Synergy Café for those living with dementia and their carers 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Open Doors Mental Health Support Group. 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU. 01787 313691 www.thebridgeproject.co.uk.

17th June/ 8th October 2017 Exhibition- Silk: From Spitalfields to Sudbury, Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury. CO10 2EU Mon to Sat 10am – 5pm. Sun 11am – 5pm Admission Adults £7. Family £16 Tel: 01787 372958 Sat 26th Aug – Sun 10th Sep Art Exhibition and Sale, All Saints Church Acton, CO10 0BA 10am-4pm (Monday to Saturday), 12-5pm (Sunday) Free Entry Sat 2nd/Sun 3rd |Sat 9th/Sun 10th | Sat 16th /Sun 17th | Sat 23rd /Sun 24th River trips from The Henny Swan (no landing trips to Great Cornard Lock), The Henny Swan, CO10 7LS 12.15pm departure, 1.15pm departure £15 adults, £7.50 child 08448 005015(Advance booking advisable) Book your table at The Henny Swan on 01787 267953 www.riverstourtrust.org/river-trips/sudbury-river-trips Saturday 2nd September Lavenham to Melford Railway Walk, Melford Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9AA 10.30am -1pm. £18 refreshments, lunch and admission included in the price of the ticket. Booking Essential Tel: 03442 491895 Saturday 2nd September Hadleigh Walking Tour – Hadleigh Past and Present, Tours are £4.00 per person. All tours start from the Bus Station Sat 2nd/Sun 3rd September Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sat 2nd/23rd September Colne Valley Railway: Operating Day –Diesel Railcar , Heritage Diesel Railcar or Diesel hauled passenger trains. Entrance Price: Adults £8, seniors £6, Child £4 or Family £22 (2 Adults & 2 Children), Dogs £2. Book online.

Opening Times 10.30am – 5pm. Last admission 3pm. www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk Sun 3rd/Sun 17th/Sun 24th September Colne Valley Railway: Operating Day With Steam . One or more Steam locomotives operating. This may also include Heritage Diesel Trains. Entrance Price: Adults £10, seniors £7.50, Child £5 or Family £27.50 (2 Adults & 2 Children), Dogs £2. Book Online. Opening Times 10.30am – 5pm. Last admission 3pm www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk Sun 3rd September River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN, Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015 (no pre-booking before the day) Sun 3rd September Classics at the Castle, Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham.

CO9 3DJ 10am 5pm. Tickets £20 & £25 Booking only online at www.porscheclubgb.com/shop/tickets/all-tickets/classics-at-the-castle Tues 5th September Music at Lunchtime – Darnell Sorenti, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 12.30pm- 1.30pm. Free Entry Tues 5th September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Sudbury Shorter Walk, Meet at 11.45am at Kingfisher Leisure Centre CO10 2SU Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Tues 5th/Sat 9th September Quay Drama – The Rivals , Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.45pm Tickets: Tues/Weds £9 Thurs/Fri/Sat £10 (No concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Wed 6th September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Gt. Cornard, Meet at 10am Gt. Cornard Library CO10 0JU, Tel: 01473 272357/718193 info@onelifesuffolk.co.uk Wed 6th September Melford Lunchtime Music: Ashley Fripp, Holy Trinity Church.

CO10 9DX 1.10pm. Free Entry Tel: 01787 310373 Email: jane@alnc.co.uk Thu 7th September “Exploring Iceland” A Sudbury library talk by David Taylor, Sudbury Library, Market Hill, CO10 2EN, Doors open at 7pm for 7:30pm Tickets: £5 available from the Library.

7th-10th September Heritage Open Days, your once a year chance to explore the world on your doorstep unlocked and completely free of charge. Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury. Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. Sudbury Town Hall & Heritage Museum, Sat 10am - 4pm; All Saints Church - Church open all day; St. Gregory’s Church and view Simon’s Head, Sat 10am - 4pm; Quakers Hall - Sat 10am - 4pm; Christ Church - Sat 10am-4pm; Buzzards Hall - Sat 12 noon - 3pm.

Sat 9th September Harvest Fair, All Saints Church, Little Cornard, 11.00am to 4.00pm Fun Dog Show at 2.00pm Sat 9th September Heritage Open Day, Melford Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9AA 1pm Admission free to all, Tel: 03442 491895, melford@nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 9th September Horticultural Show, Gt. Waldingfield Village Hall 2pm to 4pm, Entry 60p (accompanied children free) For further information contact John Hughes on 01787 378342 Sat 9th September Concert: Marianne Oliver & Friends, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford 7.30pm. Tickets £10 adult. £1 child Available from Compact Music In aid of domestic abuse in the local area.

Sat 9th September Hadleigh Walking Tour – Walking with Trees 11am Free Tour (to celebrate National Heritage Weekend) All tours start from the Bus Station Sat 9th September Hadleigh Walking Tour – Hadleigh Past & Present 2pm, Free Tour (to celebrate National Hertitage Weekend) All tours start from the Bus Station Sat 9th/Sun 10th September Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sun 10th September River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015(no pre-booking before the day) www.riverstourtrust.org/rivertrips/sudbury-river-trips Sun 10th September All Saints Church - Harvest Evensong, 6.30pm, Keddington Hill, just off B1508 Sudbury to Bures Road Sat 9th/Sun 10th September Flower Festival, St. Andrew’s Church, Great Cornard, Floral Displays & Refreshments; Sat 7pm Concert with the ‘Accidentals’; Sun Cream Teas 1.30-3.30pm; ‘Songs of Praise’ 7pm. Tel: 01787 468600 Sat 9th/Sun 10th September Flower Festival: Count Your Blessings, St Lawrence Church, Little Waldingfield CO10 0SP, 10am – 6pm Free Admission; Songs of Praise Sunday 6.30pm Sun 10th September Gala Concert, Lavenham Church 7pm. Tickets in advance £12. On the door £14 Available to buy at the Lavenham Tourist Information. 01787 248207. www.lavenham-sinfonia.co.uk Sun 10th September Colne Valley Railway – Paw Patrol, Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ For more details phone 01787 461174 Sun 10th September Open Day: Alderford Water Mill, Sible Hedingham. CO9 3HZ 2 pm - 5 pm. Free Entry Tel: 01787 460095.

Mon 11th September Charity Fashion Show, M & Co. 10 North Street, Sudbury CO10 1RB 6pm Tickets £3 available in-store Mon 11th September Volunteer Recruitment Day, Melford Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9AA 10am - 2pm Tel: 03442 491895 melford@nationaltrust.org.uk Tues 12th September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Elmsett, Meet at 10.45am outside Rose & Crown IP7 6PA Tel: 01473 272357/718193 info@onelifesuffolk.co.uk Tues 12th September Music at Lunchtime – March Hare Moon, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH 12.30pm- 1.30pm. Free Entry Tues 12th September Talk: A Weaver at Waterloo-The women in his life, Foxearth Village Hall School Ln, Foxearth, CO10 7JE 7.30pm Visitors £2, Members £10 per year Contact Clare on 01787 311337 or Lynda on 01787 281434 Tues 12th September Quay Film- Their Finest , Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 2.30pm and 7.30pm Tickets £5 Friends £4.50 Tel: 01787 374745 Weds 13th September Let’s make Cards, Sudbury Gainsborough WI, The Friends Meeting House, Friar Street, Sudbury CO10 2AA 7.30pm smbeavan@waitrose.com Thu 14th September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks Lavenham, Dogs Welcome, Meet at 11.15am The Cock Inn CO10 9SA Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Fri 15th September Art revealed by torchlight, Melford Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9AA 3.45pm Tour charge £4.50 plus normal admission Tel: 03442 491895 Fri 15th September Quay Music- One Way or Another , Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £14 (No Concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 Sat 16th September Monthly Guided Walk, The Story of Sudbury: A Tale of Silk, Wool, Art and Simon of Sudbury. Meet 11am inside Sudbury Library. CO10 2EN. Advisable to pre-book. Tickets Adults £5, Children £4. Available from The Tourist Information Office. Tel: 01787 881320 Sat 16th September Suffolk Textiles Through Time, Lavenham Village Hall, Church St. CO10 9QT Morning Lectures, Walking Tours, Visits to Guildhall and Little Hall Email: wheelerconference.siah@gmail.com Sat 16th September Quay Entertainment – Titter Ye Not , Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £13 (Friends £12) Tel: 01787 374745 Sat 16th September Hadleigh Walking Tour – Hadleigh Past and Present (Festival Finale Day) 11.00am, Tours are £4.00 per person, All tours start from the Bus Station Sat 16th September Hadleigh Walking Tour – Walking with Trees (Festival Finale Day) 2 pm, Tours are £4.00 per person, All tours start from the Bus Station www.visithadleighsuffolk.co.uk Sat 16th/Sun 17th September Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sun 17th September River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN, Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015(no pre-booking before the day) Tue 19th September Sudbury Speakers Club, The United Reform Church Hall, School St, Sudbury, Doors open at 6:45 for 7pm-9pm £5 including refreshments Tel: 01787312938 Tues 19th September The Taj Mahal: Its Architecture, Origins, Construction, Interiors and Surroundings - Illustrated talk by Oliver Everett. The Arts Society Sudbury. 11am – noon at The Quay Theatre. Non-members welcome by prior arrangement with Sylvia on 01284 828125 Tue 19th September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks- Sudbury Shorter Walk, Meet at 11.15am at Kingfisher Leisure Centre CO10 2SU Tel: 01473 272357/718193 Weds 20th September Quay Live Cinema – The Magic Flute (Live Broadcast) Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN, 7.15pm Tickets £15 (No Concessions) 01787 374745 Thurs 21st September Quay Live Cinema – Yerma (Delayed Live) Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.00pm Tickets £15 (No Concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 Fri 22nd September Quay Entertainment – Richard Digence (Golden Anniversary Tour) Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £13 (Friends £12) Tel: 01787 374745 www.quaytheatre.org.uk Saturday/Sunday 23rd/24th September, 10-1pm "Barking Basement" Sale, bargains galore at SESAW, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP.

Sat 23rd September Trinity Singers – A Concert of Choral Favourites, Christchurch URC, School Street, Sudbury 7.30pm Tickets £8.00 Sat 23rd September Showtime by Long Melford Silver Band, All Saints Church, Acton, CO10 0BA 7:30pm Tickets £9 including refreshments Sat 23rd September Tales from the High Seas, Melford Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9AA 1pm Free, normal admission applies, Tel: 03442 491895 Sat 23rd September Quay Music- Viva Santana , Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 7.30pm Tickets £18 (No Concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 Sun 24th September Lavenham Farmers’ Market, Lavenham Village Hall, CO10 9QT 10am-1:30pm 07704 627973 www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk Sat 23rd/Sun 24th September Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk Sun 24th September River trips to Great Cornard Lock, The Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, CO10 2AN, Regularly departing from 11am- last trip 4.30pm £5 adults, £3 child 08448 005015 (no pre-booking before the day) www.riverstourtrust.org/river-trips/sudbury-river-trips Tues 26th September Quay Film - Hidden Figures, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN 2.30pm and 7.30pm Tickets £5 Friends £4.50 Tel: 01787 374745 Wed 27th September Talk by Loyd Grossman-Art Fund supporting the Gainsborough’s House Gallery Project, St Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA 6:30pm, Tickets £20 to include wine and nibbles, available from Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury, Tel: 01787 372958.

Thu 28th September One Life Suffolk - Health Walks - Sudbury Meadow & Railway Walk, Meet at 11.15am at Kingfisher Leisure Centre CO10 2SU, Tel: 01473 272357/718193, info@onelifesuffolk.co.uk Fri 29th September Farmers Market, St Peters Church, Sudbury CO10 2EH, 9:30am-2pm 07704 627973 www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk Fri 29th September Sudbury Society – ‘My life as a signwriter’ Talk by Wayne Tansell, Friars Hall, School Street, Sudbury 7.30pm, Admission: Members £3, nonmembers £5 www.sudburysociety.org.uk Friday 29th September Pop quiz at AFC Sudbury on doors open 7pm quiz starts 8pm prompt £6 per person Inc food teams of up to 6 Call 07974 222777 to enter Sat 30th September Three Mills Walk, Melford Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9AA 10am – 2pm, £12 includes picnic bag and drink. Booking Essential Tel: 03442 491895 Sat 30th September Quay Music- Voodoo Room, Quay Theatre, Sudbury CO10 2AN, 7.30pm Tickets £16 (No Concessions) Tel: 01787 374745 Sat 30th September Colne Valley Railway – A Day Out with Thomas, Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ For more details phone 01787 461174 or Book online at www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk Sat 30th/Sun 1st October Rowing Boats for Hire, The Boathouse, 43 Cross St, Sudbury CO10 2DL From £10. Just turn up or pre book on 01206 700707 Email: reservations@outdoorhirecentre.co.uk www.riverstourexplorer.co.uk

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