The Village Edition, November 2021

The Local Community News

November 2021

Suffolk’s Greatest Gig! 50 years after the legendary Led Zeppelin concert at St. Matthew’s Baths in Ipswich, often described as “Suffolk’s Greatest Gig” a limited-edition poster featuring photographs taken at the concert has been published, with the profits going to the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

The pictures were taken by Nigel Rea, who at the time was working as a director/cameraman for BoultonHawker Films based at Hadleigh. “I remember smuggling my camera in because there were rumours that Led Zeppelin’s manager had been confiscating cameras and putting them in a bucket of water. The negatives remained in my attic for nearly 30 years until a bootleg of the concert was discovered which put the gig in the spotlight. Some of the pictures have never been published before.”

The band had just returned from touring Japan and the USA and came to Ipswich to fulfil a long-standing booking in support of their 4th album. Described as a very intimate gig, the swimming pool had been boarded over and the pictures show just how small the stage was for one of the world’s biggest bands.

The band are depicted at various stages during the concert with Jimmy Page playing a double-necked Gibson guitar and later playing his guitar with a violin bow. There is also an acoustic set with the band members sitting at the front of the stage with the audience standing within touching distance of the rock legends.

The poster also has the set list from the night which changed from gig to gig. The 15 songs promoting their 4th album included the first outings of Stairway to Heaven, two very rare encore performances of Weekend and Gallows Pole.

This limited-edition poster costs £20 and will be available from Keith Avis in Hadleigh from 5th November with profits donated to EACH.

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Sudbury solicitors continue to be recognised as a leading law firm in the region Regional law firm, Holmes & Hills, which has an office in Sudbury, has once again been independently ranked as one of the leading providers of specialist legal advice to businesses and individuals across the region.

An independent list of the UK’s top law firms - The Legal 500 - has ranked Holmes & Hills Solicitors, as one of the 'leading' law firms in the region across several specialist areas of the law. In this year's Legal 500 publication Holmes & Hills has continued to be recognised as a provider of specialist legal advice in the areas of Family Law, Planning & Development, Commercial Property, and Clinical Negligence.

Reviewing the Sudbury law firm, Legal 500 editors recognised Holmes & Hills' specialist team of Family Law solicitors as being a ‘strong choice for advice on financial settlements that often involve issues over high-value matrimonial assets, pensions, and business interests’ as well as excelling at Children Act cases.

Also, the Family & Relationships team are commended for listening to clients wishes and finding ‘proactive solutions along with providing good professional advice’. Moreover, Partner and head of the Family Law team, Carol Toulson is for the first time ranked as ‘Leading Individual’ setting her aside as one of the best Family solicitors in the region.

Holmes & Hills is the only law firm in Sudbury and the surrounding area to be recognised for its specialist legal expertise.

Commenting on the news, Mark Cornell, Managing Partner of the firm, said: "The Legal 500 directory is an independent recognition of the law firms in the country that provide 'leading' advice. I am delighted that Holmes & Hills has been recognised for its expertise by the Legal 500 directory across a number of specialist areas of law."

"Since the opening of our regional head office, the A12 Commercial Hub (Marks Tey) in 2020, Holmes & Hills have gone from strength to strength, continuing to thrive and grow. We have recruited over 40 new members of staff meaning that we have a compliment of over 150 people providing expert advice to individuals and families."

"Holmes & Hills has had offices in north Essex for over 200 years and we look forward to continuing to serve the community for many more years to come."

Holmes & Hills provides a full range of expert legal services to individuals, families, farmers, business owners and many district and borough councils, across East Anglia. All of Holmes & Hills' six offices provide the full range of legal services and appointments can be arranged either in-person, via telephone or video conferencing.

Call 01787 275275 to make an appointment. www.holmes-hills.co.uk

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Bildeston Bowls Club Bildeston Bowls Club are looking for new members be they ladies or gents, experienced or complete newcomers to the game. All will be made welcome and help, advice and encouragement is readily available. We play at Chamberlin Hall in Wattisham Road, Bildeston. What better way to spend a pleasant and enjoyable afternoon or an evening (subject to weather?). Anyone at all interested please contact Alan Jacobs on 07921 822163 or Lin Jacobs on linjjacobs@gmail.com.

While the outdoor season has just finished, Bildeston also have the indoor shortmat bowls again at Chamberlin Hall on a Friday evening, just begun. If you feel keen and think you may like to give it a try, why not come along and have a look and an attempt and you may well find you like and enjoy it. So, what have you got to lose?

Bildeston Bowls Club, Chamberlin Hall, Wattisham Road, Bildeston Alan Jacobs on 07921 822163 or Lin Jacobs on linjjacobs@gmail.com

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Good News for Kersey School On November 1st Kersey Primary school began an exciting new chapter in its 150-year history, by joining a family of small village primary schools across Suffolk, the Tilian Partnership. Kersey is now able to share expertise and resources with the 8 other primaries in the Tilian network, helping to drive up standards and offer a wider range of opportunities for its children.

Kersey has chosen to join Tilian - a new, fast-growing, but non-profit making ‘MultiAcademy Trust’ - because they are experts in small village schools, believing that such schools can provide children from all walks of life not only the best possible start in education but also to develop social confidence and friendships. Small classes enable teachers to work closely with pupils, identifying strengths whilst supporting individual needs.

Tilian CEO Andrew Berry credits his own village primary school for giving him the best start in life, and says that “Kersey has amazing potential to be one of the best schools in Suffolk offering high quality education and an enriched curriculum within a nurturing family atmosphere.”

This work is already underway, with Tilian having already spent the last few months assisting Head Teacher Jess Damant with the curriculum – and now everyone’s looking forward to exciting activities for Christmas, such as visiting a local farm to choose the school Christmas tree and a magical candlelit Christmas service with children playing handbells at the end of term. Kersey School continues to have very close ties to Kersey church and the local community and these are built into the current school curriculum and extra curricular activities.

Mrs Damant, who is about to go on maternity leave, says “I am thrilled we have secured a positive future for our wonderful school; it means we can continue to provide the best possible opportunities for our pupils going forward.”

Her maternity cover Claire Dunnell Paley, a longstanding Tilian employee, says “I grew up close by and Kersey School has always had a fantastic reputation. I’m so pleased to be charged with taking it forward… and with the cupboard full of recorders and ukuleles, which I can’t wait to get out and have a concert with!”

After the rigours of the pandemic, and the pressure it put on all schools, especially small ones, it’s heartening that Kersey faces the future with such confidence. As Ms Dunnell-Paley says, “If any of you are wondering what school to choose for your children, then please come and see what we have to offer!”

To find out more about our wonderful school please visit our website www.kersey.suffolk.sch.uk, email admin@kersey.suffolk.sch.uk or ring the school office on 01473 823397

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Hadleigh Footpath Volunteers Our November walk on Saturday 13th will be from Ipswich back into Hadleigh with a break at Hintlesham. We will catch the 1000 bus from Hadleigh towards Ipswich (Coop side on Magdalen Rd) and get off at Red House on the Hadleigh Rd entering Ipswich. We will then walk into Sproughton and along the river Gipping to Bramford. From there we will walk across country to Burstall and then to The George pub at Hintlesham, a distance of around 6.5 miles. At that point some will carry on walking back to Hadleigh a distance of about 4 miles or, alternatively, may catch the hourly bus back from outside the George departing 40 minutes after the hour.

The walk is a pleasant one and the terrain is very straightforward. The Gipping stretch can be muddy if there has previously been lots of rain but is easily passable. Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs. Strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground can be muddy and rough in places at any time of the year. As usual, route maps can be requested from the web site.

For further information about these walks go to www.hadleighwalkers.com email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com or contact Mike Keeling on 01787 210104 or 07483 887658

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National awards recognise passion and dedication of local key worker Winners of the eighth annual Recognition of Excellence (RoE) Awards were announced in late Spetember.

Presented to key healthcare workers for outstanding achievements in the world of community pharmacy, this year’s finalists include a pharmacy assistant from Hadleigh.

Margaret Ashley, lead counter assistant at Mill Pharmacy in Hadleigh, was named highly commended for the Outstanding Contribution Award. Coming to pharmacy later in her working life, Margaret has made it her mission to make a difference to people’s lives, whether that be customers or colleagues, and she says she’s incredibly lucky to have been able to make the move to a job she loves. In particular, the judges praised the many great examples of true support she has shown not only to her patients, but the communtity and her team too. For example, on one particular occasion she worked tirelessly to help an elderly customer complete the tests she needed in order to visit her husband in his care home during the pandemic.

Margaret was nominated by Samantha Ebdon, senior lead counter assistant at Mill Pharmacy, who said: “This last year as been a test for us all, but Margaret has given her support, time and care to everyone and helped us all to get through it all with her positive ways and smiles. A true professional.”

Margaret commented that she felt “so honoured to be a finalist“ and that it is a great end to her career as she is due to retire next year.

Finalists were treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to central London for the awards ceremony that took place over lunchtime at the glamorous 8 Northumberland Avenue. The event involved a champagne drinks reception with the top brass of the pharmacy industry, an inspirational speech from special guest Jonny Benjamin MBE and a glittering awards ceremony where the finalists in attendance collected their prizes.

Unfortunately, Margaret was unable to attend the event, but her certificate is being sent to her along with the Training Matters team’s warmest congratulations.

Commenting on the Awards, editor of Training Matters and RoE Awards host Helena Beer said: “Our finalists represent the very best of community pharmacy.

I’m thrilled to be able to reward these individuals for their hard work, dedication and passion for helping the people in their communities live better and healthier lives. The past year has been exceptional in more ways than one and it’s been a pleasure to share the stories of what community pharmacy teams have achieved despite very challenging circumstances.”

Hadleigh Old School Gift Fayre and affordable Art Show Christmas comes early to Bridge Street as Hadleigh Old School will be hosting a Christmas Fayre and affordable Art Sale across the last weekend of November.

Open on Saturday 27 November (10am to 5pm) and Sunday 28 November (11am to 4pm), the venue will be full of craft and treat stalls and decorated with paintings for sale at affordable prices.

• A fabulous selection of Christmas wreaths for your front door, to buy on the day or pre order.

• Hand crafted notepads created using a variety of colourful luxury fabrics.

Unique ‘treasure’ boxes will make delightful gifts for children and all the family.

Each one-of-a-kind notepad comes with a matching pen and a descriptive poem.

• All things chocolate, Christmas cards, book by local author and the Hadleigh Tea Towel.

• Jane & Jenny’s festive bakes including tarts, shortbread and mince pies.

• Gardening tools and apparel including donkey gloves, secateurs and small watering cans.

• Advent Calendars, German inspired Cone Trees decorated with nuts and berries.

The art show will introduce a new artist to the gallery - Leonard Harrison Pinder. Leonard H Pinder is best known for his ornithological pictures, shown here is a Tree Sparrow. Other studies include a Cirl Bunting, Greenfinch, Kingfisher and of course a festive Robin. Prices start from £50 to own an original artwork.

Artists featured at Hadleigh Old School exhibitions in 2021 will also return to the venue: Cris Coe with her local landscapes in oil, Sandra Wall Armitage with beautiful floral watercolours, Picasso prints and popular modern art from Rozanne Bell.

Entry is free across the weekend of 27-28 November with the entrance at 5 Bridge Street Hadleigh IP7 6BY

Hadleigh Orchestra Christmas Carol Concert

Gift Fayre and Art Show

Saturday 27 November 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 28 November 11 am - 4 pm Hadleigh Old School, 5 Bridge Street, Hadleigh IP7 6BY

Sunday 12th December 4pm at St Mary's Church, Hadleigh Why not come along and listen to some old favourites, (music that is not people!)

Items include Handel's Water Music, Johann Strauss' Radetzky March, one of Dvorak's Slavonic Dances, excerpts from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an exhibition, Pachelbel's Canon and an orchestral setting of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. We will, of course, have Christmas Carols for you to join in. Come along and enjoy some early Christmas Cheer!

Entrance is free and donations will go towards charity.

The Hadleigh Thrift Shop Quite a few organisations and people have been helped by the shop and this has been possible because of all your kind donations. We are so grateful for your contributions. We also owe a great debt to all our volunteers who keep the shop open during these difficult times. We would also like to thank the customers who visit the shop. We like to see all the familiar faces, and the new ones. Barbara is still unable to be in the shop for various reasons but sends thanks to all those continue to ask after her.

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The best in traditional, ar tisan Spanish food, available direct from “Sibaritta a” – Spain’’ss Organic Larder: high-qualitty y products from dedicated family-owned producers Autumn is with us and Wintte er is on its way: time tto o explorre e Sibaritta a’’ss fantta astic range of w wa arming soups, jars of cooked beans, chickpeas, lentils and vegetta ables, extrra a virgin olive oils, rices, spices and sauces, all y yo ou need for classic Spanish stte ews.

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Our producers are all private, family-owned businesses totally committed to products of the highest qualityy,, retaining traditional artisan farming and production methods developed over generations but recognizing and adopting scientific and technological advances. Our policy is to promote a healthy diet and to utilise seasonal produce, alongside working in the most ecologically friendly way possible.

“Sibarita” is a local business operating from a warehouse and office in Liston, near Sudbur y. It is not a shop but we welcome visitors, interested in seeing and finding out more about our products, by appointment. Click and collect is also welcomed. If you have “foodie” relatives or friends and are looking for ideas for Christmas gifts, have a look at our website. Many of our products make ideal and interesting gifts. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions: email hello@sibaritta a.co.uk or call on 01787 323933

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“Sibarita” buys directly from producers which are private, family-owned businesses totally committed to products of the highest quality, retaining traditional artisan farming and production methods developed over generations but recognizing and adopting scientific and technological advances.Their policy is to promote a healthy diet and to utilise seasonal produce, alongside working in the most ecologically friendly way possible. The range of products includes lots that are organic and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Whilst “Sibarita” operates from a warehouse and office, on an industrial estate, in deepest rural River Stour valley, in Liston, near Sudbury, it accepts Click & Collect orders and offers the opportunity, by appointment, to visit the warehouse and to see and discuss their products. Liston is just across the river from Long Melford – ideal for a trip out!

“Sibarita“ is now prepared to offer to readers the possibility of visiting Sibarita’s warehouse and giving visitors the opportunity to make up their own “gift selections. Sibarita has attractive packaging for gifts on order and they are keeping fingers crossed that they arrive in time. You could even bring your own and Sibarita will help you pack them for delivery to your family and friends.

As the olive and grape seasons reach their peak, Sibarita is already looking forward to placing new season’s orders for 2022. Following their initial limited product range, Sibarita is already considering adding new products to its range. They would welcome readers’ suggestions of products that they would like to be available on Sibarita’s website.

Tuna and other fish products in cans and jars are a definite possibility. Sibarita is still not ready for temperature controlled products such as chorizo and cheese but if you would really like to see them in Sibarita’s product ranger, let them know!

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It’s the most wonderful time.

The Christmas Present Trust would like to thank everyone who supported our fundraising weekend in September. Over the three days we made £883 profit, mainly thanks to the sale of the Hadleigh Tea Towel (pictured), designed by Diz Andrews at Stuart Morris Textiles.

We are pleased to announce that by the time you read this will have another 250 for sale – you will be able to purchase them at £8 each or two for £15 from Partridges or direct from us at the Hadleigh Market, St Mary’s Farmers Market (first Friday of the month) and the Christmas Fayre at the Old School House on the last weekend in November. Alternatively, you can email us at christmas.present.trust@gmail.com.

The Christmas Present Trust exists to provide a free traditional meal (or dietary alternative) and entertainment to anyone in Hadleigh or the surrounding areas who, for whatever reason, cannot be with family or friends on Christmas Day. We are still not sure how this year’s event will take place, but we are anticipating holding the event in the Ansell Centre for those who wish to come along, whilst also offering a delivery service for those who are still a bit unsure. If you would like an invitation, or you know someone who would, please contact us on 01473 829246 or by email at christmas.present.trust@gmail.com. We can provide transport for those who need it.

We also need volunteers to assist whatever happens. If you would like to volunteer to help on Christmas Eve (setting up), Christmas Day (11am to 4pm) or Boxing Day (packing away and tidying) please also get in touch. We provide a meal for all our volunteers and the friendship and fun always makes the day really special.

You can reach us on 01473 829246 or at christmas.present.trust@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming you on Christmas Day Simon and Sarah Thompson, The Christmas Present Trust

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Yarn Worx Have you visited our yarn shop yet? We are located on the industrial estate in Hadleigh which means we have plenty of free parking. Since opening we have had lots of customers visit us from far and wide. On the same day recently we had one customer come from Devon and another from Milton Keynes.

Our first Learn to Knit course was a roaring success with 7 people attending. Each of them had a very enjoyable day and went away with lots of goodies and some newly learnt skills. We are busy planning lots of new classes for the new year and will soon have a dedicated page on our website (yarnworx.com) with all of the details.

With Christmas fast approaching we are busy putting together some new gifts for the knitter or crocheter in your life. We will also shortly be launching this years Christmas Eve Box. Do pay us a visit to grab one of these!

Thank you to everyone that has dropped in to see us so far. It has been fantastic to see the reaction from customers when they first see our wall of colour at the back of the shop.

A reminder that our knit groups take place on a Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm and on a Thursday morning from 10am to 1pm.

Entrance is charged at £4 which covers tea, coffee and cake.

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James Cartlidge writes Member of Parliament for South Suffolk At the end of October, the South Suffolk Taskforce, which I Chair, published its ‘Resilient Recovery’ report regarding the local economy’s recovery from the pandemic. The Taskforce was established in 2017 to bring together stakeholders from Babergh DC, Sudbury Town Council, Suffolk CC and the New Anglia LEP to assess the state of our economy. We held meetings across the constituency with numerous organisations from varying industries such as retail, manufacturing, and tourism. We also used the Taskforce as a forum to discuss major strategic challenges such as the factory closures at Delphi in Sudbury and Philips Avent in Glemsford.

The most notable example of the successes of the Taskforce was the £62.2m investment from GCB Cocoa to build a chocolate factory on the former Philips Avent site. Securing this investment, and crucially the potential 220 jobs that it facilitated, was the result of the working relationships that the Taskforce established. We reached out to the Department for International Trade to ensure that the site was advertised in British embassies around the world, and ultimately worked across stakeholders to promote the opportunity to the Malaysian company.

This is an encouraging indication of the ability of our manufacturing industry to attract foreign investment into our area.

During the pandemic our attention turned to bolstering business recovery at the end of lockdown. In our previous meetings we had identified several areas where there was potential for increased economic growth, but the pandemic made this work vital. Some of the opportunities included in the report were Babergh’s exciting Levelling-Up bid to regenerate Sudbury’s centre; the importance of road improvements at the Copdock Interchange to release the true potential of Freeport East; and the possible development of a creative cluster on the Brantham Industrial Site. The report also outlines an innovative suggestion to build a Stour Valley Cultural Group to maximise our rich cultural heritage. This group would work to promote the collective appeal of Constable, Gainsborough, Morris and others to enrich our local retail and visitor economy.

If you would like to read the report, you can do so on my website at the following address: www.jamescartlidge.com/campaigns/south-suffolk-taskforce.

Lockdown Legacy The legacy of the lockdown lives on. This time it is in the form of hand knitted blankets.

Guided by Hilary Crisp, several residents of Sydney Brown Court beavered away for months to create an enormous stock of colourful, different sized blankets.

Hilary had seen an earlier article in the HCN about the delivery of blankets to the charity Project Linus. One call later and her magnificent collection joined the work of other busy knitters in Hadleigh. Their combined efforts amounted to over 60 blankets so Jan Devey decided it was time to visit the local Project Linus representative, Victoria Cox. Victoria was delighted with her latest acquisitions especially as they were so colourful and carefully crafted. It seems there is a never ending demand for these warm wraps so the Hadleigh knitters will keep up their good work even though lockdown is over. Many find it a relaxing, therapeutic pastime which combines well with watching T.V. and is often more exciting. New home knitters are always welcome.

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Hintlesham and Chattisham C of E Primary School Maths Through Stories Week In school we have held a Maths Through Stories week, where parents have been invited into school to share a story with their child’s class. The book was read by the Class Teacher to model storytelling and how reading comprehension takes place in classrooms. Then came the part that filled some parents with trepidation, and the children with immense excitement - an activity based around a maths concept taken from the story in the book.

These included a penguin drive, tangram animals, arrays with penguins to support multiplication and times tables and building 3D models of homes to construct a tower tall enough to reach the sun.

The afternoon ended with the parents being offered a well-earned cup of tea and biscuit. I think it is safe to say that school maths was nowhere near a complex as many initially believed when looked at in a fun way. Some parents even asked when the next Maths Through Stories week might be!

Our School Vision: "Jesus is the light of the world... we are gems that reflect his light as we learn" - The Christian Bible talks of God seeing humans as his jewels in the making (Malachi 3:16-17).

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On September 28th the Group held its much delayed Annual General Meeting (AGM) during which the attendees received updates and reports on the Group's activities since our last AGM and an outline of our aspirations and plans for the coming year, including a proposed Scout camp in Switzerland. We also held presentations to mark the individual contributions made by members of the Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections over the past year and displayed an inflatable kayak, together with buoyancy jackets and paddles, which had been kindly donated to the Group earlier in the year by Peter & Julie Bamford, for which the Group was very grateful.

We are open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day! The Peacock Inn is a beautiful 14th Century timber-framed inn, nestled on the north shore of the River Brett in the stunning village of Chelsworth. Featuring a cosy bar with inglenook fireplace, restaurant, function room with log burner, 7 separate bedroom suites and a cottage all surrounding an enviable country garden.

The menus change weekly, depending on what tasty ingredients the pub’s local Suffolk suppliers have available - all magically put together by Head Chef Sam and his team. Sam’s food showcases the best of Suffolk - modern pub classics that are unfussy and yummy, with a twist. With a new winter menu launching, and bookings now open for Christmas and Boxing Day, now’s a great time to get in touch with The Peacock and book a table (info@thepeacockchelsworth.com) or just pop in.

Recently joining Chef Sam to run The Peacock, is new General Manager Thomas Moore.

Thomas joins from Vintage Inns, where he ran a number of pubs and restaurants in Buckinghamshire. He has already moved his family to Suffolk with him, and we’re all delighted to welcome them all to this wonderful corner of the world.

Thomas’s track record of creating first class customer experiences will help us take the pub to the next level of service and professionalism, and provide a suitable accompaniment to the wondeful food.

Thomas has also brought his previous assistant manager, Viktorija Krikstolaityte, with him to The Peacock, and she will take on the role of Assistant Manager and will move into the pub itself to provide constant onsite support for guests. We're very excited to see what the new teamcan invent and lead together.

The Peacock Team would also like to say a huge thanks to a young team of locals who stepped in front of house to help launch The Peacock over the summer. A real example of rolling sleeves up and getting stuck in without hesitation! In the meantime, the Peacock team look forward to welcoming you to Chelsworth's Suffolk pub - whether it be for the full dining experience, a bar snack or just a drink by the fire.

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The Craft Sale at Whatfield Village Hall went very well last month and a total of £1560 was raised, to be divided equally between Success After Stroke and Whatfield Primary School. Thank you to all who supported the event and helped to make it such an enjoyable day.

Marking 100 years of Remembrance 100 years of remembrance is something that we are extremely proud of at the RBL. The nation has long been united by this annual commemoration, drawing communities together up and down the country as they remember the sacrifices made for us by the Armed Forces from Britain and the Commonwealth.

Thankfully, this year we should be able to gather in person to mark the occasion.

The RBL was formed in 1921 with the aim of caring for those who had suffered as a result of service during the First World War. By 1921 the tradition of the two minutes silence had been established and the first ever Poppy Appeal was organised to raise much needed funds.

The Hadleigh Branch of the RBL was established on 28 September 1921 and organised its first Remembrance Sunday parade that year, marching to the new memorial on the High Street.

The RBL is the country’s largest service charity and raises millions each year through the Poppy Appeal. This allows the RBL to co ntinue its vital work which is as important today as it as ever was. Over 150,000 UK service personnel served in Afghanistan and that conflict has left some deep scars, both physical and mental.

Just this year we have seen troops from this region directly involved in the Kabul Airlift and closer to home we have also seen our Armed Forces deploy in support of the Covid response, the ambulance service, flood defence and more recently the fuel crisis. Serving our country can come at a cost and we want to be there to offer support whenever it is needed.

Our Poppy Appeal begins on 30 Oct 21 and runs through to Remembrance Sunday. We will be manning two collection points in Morrisons and the Co-op over the weekends. The Remembrance Sunday Parade will step off from George Street outside the RBL at 13:55hrs on Sunday 14 Nov 21. There will be a short wreath laying and act of remembrance at the War Memorial which will be followed by a Remembrance church service at St Mary’s Church starting at 15:00hrs.

Remembrance Cemetery Tour A guided tour of the Great War war graves in Hadleigh cemetery will take place on 6 & 7 Nov 21. A local guide will tell the stories of the ten local men buried in the cemetery, including Sgt Walter Rudd (photographed). Anyone wishing to join the tour should meet at the gate house at Friars Road Cemetery at 10:00hrs either day.

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Bildeston Primary School Learning and Growing Together It has been lovely to welcome the children back to our autumn term and in particular to welcome 14 new children to our reception class. They have settled extremely well.

Pupils continue to adapt well to the measures we have in place to keep everyone safe, continuing with handwashing controls, social distancing and staff wearing masks at appropriate times.

We have started to introduce all of those wonderful events that we are used to doing prior to the pandemic and the children are always excited to take part!

Harvest Assembly - Reverend Elke Cattermole joined the children at Bildeston Primary School for their virtual Harvest assembly. Due to the high number of positive cases in the local area, pupils remained in their classes and the assembly was broadcast virtually which included wonderful parent participation!

Children brought donations of nonperishable foods which were displayed in the hall. These donations will be collected together and will be donated to Bildeston Food Bank. Thank you to everyone for their generosity.

Bikeability - Thank you to the Bikeability team who joined us this term to ensure that our Year 5 pupils completed the necessary cycle training so that they continue to stay safe on our roads. Every child was handed a certificate and a badge for their participation.

KS2 Panathlon - Primary Panathlon is a skills-based competition where each team remains as a group rotating around a carousel of fundamental skills that includes sending and receiving activities and striking skills suitable for children with special needs. The children that attended this event came third overall and were presented with a medal, certificate and a t shirt. Well done!

Phonics Workshop for Parents - Our Early Years teacher presented a ‘Phonics’ workshop to reception class parents where parents were shown how they can help their child’s learning progress at home through the use of Phonics. This was very well supported and appreciated by all who attended.

If you are considering Bildeston Primary as a school for your child, we would welcome a visit. Please phone the office on the number below. We would love to meet you.

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Hadleigh Art Club Activities We are a group of people who enjoy drawing and painting. We get together on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 pm for a couple of hours in the upstairs room at Hadleigh Library. For those that ask, we try to give advice/guidance but there is no 'teacher'. We all do art because we enjoy it not necessarily because we are good at it, we all have pieces that turn out well and others that don't, so please don't worry about your ability, just come along and join in, we're a friendly group...

We charge £3 per session to cover cost of room hire and tea/coffee. You only pay for the sessions you attend and the first one is free so you are welcome to drop in and see us on a Tuesday afternoon.

Annual membership subs are £5, due in May. There is a list of weekly topics but these are only suggestions for anyone who wants ideas on what to do. Some people will be working on one of the topics (not always the current weeks) while others will be working on their own subject.

Do you think you might like to join us? If you do, feel free to pop in and say hello and see what we do.

This is the program for November: 02/11/2021 Demonstration of oil painting in the Scottish-style by Paul Vousden 09/11/2021 Demonstration follow-up. A chance to put into practise things learnt last week 16/11/2021 Toadstools or mushrooms. You may be able to find examples locally and take a photograph.

23/11/2021 Christmas themes. Mistletoe, holly or designs for homemade cards 30/11/2021 Christmas cheer still life - perhaps a sherry bottle & glass; a box of chocolates; festive food maybe?

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Whether you are looking for a venue for your office Christmas party, a Christmas golf package, a fun night out with your friends, or you want to take the stress out of Christmas entertaining, we have all the ingredients for your Christmas celebrations.

We pride ourselves on our delicious home cooked food. Our talented head Chef and his team have designed a delicious festive menu to enjoy all the spirit of Christmas in the countryside along with our dedicated team who will ensure you have a fabulous time at the club.

The club provides a stud bar with a tasty bar snack menu from 8am until dusk all year round. Our private Orchard room and Cedar suite are ideal for private celebrations for up to 120 guests with a lovely terrace to enjoy stunning views over the course.

If you are stuck for a gift idea this Christmas, why not choose a Hintlesham Golf Club gift card which can be used for green fees, golf lessons, golf equipment, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch and more.

Hintlesham Golf Club is more than just a golf club set in the beautiful Suffolk countryside just 10 minutes from Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club The year is rushing on and we have been getting on with our inhouse competitions, so we can present our trophies at the end of the year. We missed out on our competitions last year, due to the pandemic, but a team of 4 lassies took on the lads for the President's Cup, which the lassie's won in 2019, but this year the lads were triumphant, well done Jack Tribble, Mike McIntyre, Mike Purnell and Martin Wheal. Just our Singles competition to finish now, a lady, Barbara Blythe is the current Single champion, so good luck to everyone.

Some local clubs are starting to try to play some friendly matches now, but quite a few clubs have depleted numbers. We ourselves are looking for some new members to join us and enjoy this fun and social activity. The first two sessions are free, to see if you would enjoy carpet bowls, so why not give it a try?

Our sessions are at Lavenham Village Hall on Wednesday 2pm until 4.30pm and Thursday7.30pm until 10pm. Coaching is available preferably on Thursday evenings.

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Keeping Time As the first concert since the start of the pandemic draws closer I take this opportunity to introduce our Conductor and Musical Director, Christopher Phelps. Chris has been leading the Hadleigh Choral Society since 1991 so is no stranger to the Hadleigh community. “My first concert was Haydn's Creation, performed on 27th April to celebrate the Millenium in Hadleigh”.

Chris studied at the Royal College of Music in London, winning many prizes. He was organist and choirmaster at Armagh Cathedral before moving to Vienna to study with Hans Swarowsky at the Akademie für Musik. From there he went on to work and study in Italy and Salzburg, winning international prizes, particularly for conducting. He has worked with many distinguished musicians, including Nigel Kennedy, John Lill CBE and Leon Goossens, and also had the opportunity to work in a masterclass with the late Herbert von Karajan. Herbert von Karajan was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 34 years and is generally regarded as one of the greatest 20th Century conductors.

Not only an acclaimed conductor, Chris is a talented transcriber and arranger. His arrangements have been recorded by the City of Prague Philharmonic, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and more locally the Colchester Symphony Orchestra, where he has held the position of Musical Director since 1983.

Joining the rehearsals in recent weeks I have been able to see at first-hand how Chris takes the choir through each practice with great humour. The music stops for a quick anecdote or recollection from his past experiences and career and then, with a tap of the baton, it’s back to work. Chris adds “I am confident that the programme we have put together for this Autumn concert will have great appeal.

The works of Vivaldi and Schubert will be in contrast to some shorter ensembles and we also have four great soloists this year.

We are grateful to Matthew Douglas Ltd for supporting the choir as sponsor.

Putting these concerts together always takes a great deal of effort and, of course, there have been new challenges this time. The members of the choir have responded brilliantly and we are very excited to be performing again on Saturday 20 November at St Mary’s Church.”

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Life at The Shelley Centre Remember we had a Fun Dog Show back in September? I’ve just caught up with the winners of the ‘Craft Competition’ that was part of the day’s fun.

Here’s a picture of the two winners, Mia and Lily, receiving their rosettes from Squidgy last month. Congratulations you two!

Since then the fund raising team has organised another Shelley Walk. Their famous Quiz Night had to be cancelled due to low take up of tickets so I guess you humans are still being cautious about indoor gatherings. Quite right, we shall just have to keep to outdoor fun and games, won’t we? The wonderful supporters who do come to events keep us horses going. We couldn’t work without you.

The wintery weather has spoilt some rides for our people but I’ve been working flat out. Wet weather means riders come and limber up on me, indoors, before being put through their paces with a team of volunteers learning about horse care, stable management, and tack. It’s like learning a new language, all the peculiarities of horse-speak without the grammar ha ha.

I’m told that all our rides are full and we have a waiting list. We are feeling slightly short of instructors, so if any Pony Club parents are reading this, might you be able to spare a half day each week during term time to help out teaching people to ride? The exciting prospect of doing something with the skills you already have, being welcomed into the RDA family, and eventually being certified as a COACH for us must surely whet your appetite? We’d love to hear from you.

Till December then my friends, enjoy the fireworks, keep well and keep warm.

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Mill Barn has become my project, a labour of love. I buy and sell a variety of old and modern furniture as well as various other treasures.

Mill Barn is situated in the Hamlet of Bridge St on the main A134 connecting Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds. Surrounded by the popular towns and villages of; Lavenham, Long Melford, Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds. So if you are visiting any of the above you will be sure to pass our door, so do pop in and say hello.

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Lavenham Parish Council News Tenterpiece Common Room has been successfully completed and the official opening took place on 14the October. It was a happy celebration organised by Doreen Twitchett and her team who had put together a glorious Tea Party for Tenter Piece Residents and the Good Neighbours Scheme Afternoon Tea Group.

Lyn Gurling cut the ribbon on the newly installed defibrillator along with resident Cynthia Game and Carroll Reeve whol did the honours of cutting the ribbon for the common room.

Many thanks to our County and District Councillors, Babergh DC Cabinet Officer, BDC Officers and Carroll Reeve, for all their support getting this project completed.

All that attended agreed what a splendid improvement to the meeting room has been made by the new extension, kitchen area & toilet.

Tenter Piece common room is used by the Lavenham Good Neighbours Scheme and Lavenham Dementia Alliance for regular events and support of the local community. This development has been made possible with funding from Babergh District Council Using the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) scheme.

The LGNS received The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk Award, in Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community in Suffolk, during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

On Tuesday 21st September Doreen Twitchett received her New Year’s Honours Award (BEM) for services to the Community of Lavenham Purchase of Gas Works on Water Street update – on 7th October Lavenham Parish Council finally took possession of the site. Project works will now commence to refurbish the site into a Car Park with EV Charging points for use by the Community & Visitors. This development will be supported by funding from Babergh District Council using the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) scheme.

Statement from the Parish Council relating to a proposal to hold a Christmas Fair in 2021.

On Thursday 7th October, the Parish Council considered correspondence from a Parishioner requesting the use of part of First Meadow playing fields as a temporary car park on 4th and 5th December 2021. First Meadow is owned and managed by the Parish Council.

The request was discussed and we agreed that it would be deferred until the next meeting, on the grounds that no information was provided on the subject of health and safety around the parking on First Meadow. Matters such as previous damage, ample lighting, queues, and traffic disruption and sufficient marshalling were all questioned. These are all legal requirements from the Police and traffic authorities, and the Parish Council must adhere to these, alongside our need to always put safety first.

Previous Christmas fairs have been organised by an Independent Village Committee - we confirm the Parish Council is NOT organising the 2021 Christmas Fair. The Parish Council encourages village organisations to arrange events, however we do not express an opinion supporting or opposing events.

The Parish Council does not have the authority to approve or reject or cancel events proposed by the community. But will offer guidance to ensure they are conducted safely with minimal disruption to the community.

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Hadleigh and District Flower Club Well, what a surprise the members got this month, the committee were surprised as well!!!

David Wright unfortunately could not demonstrate, but the Committee did not find out until 6.30 pm. A plan was hatched, Lorna went to Morrisons and bought lots of flowers, containers were found and demonstrators were found. The AGM proceeded smoothly, the accounts were presented and approved, committee members reelected and a new member joining the committee – thank you Carol.

The demonstration followed with Pauline and Jayne, then Chris and Lorna. As you can see from the picture (could be they are relieved to have finished) some lovely flower arrangements appeared, which were later included in the raffle. Well done everyone on the committee. Sarah later made a lovely tied bunch from the remaining flowers also included in the raffle.

Our next meeting is on November 9th at 7.30 in the United Reformed Church, Market Place, Hadleigh. David Willett will be talking of his life running a Garden Centre. All will be made welcome.

News from Kersey School What a super busy time we’ve been having in Oaks class so far this term. We had a great time during our Sports Week and we’ve been carrying on our sportsmanship skills in this year cross country event. It may have been a soggy one, but everybody finished!

In English we are reading the story ‘The Wild Robot.’ It’s definitely been pulling at our heart strings and also raising some deep questions about how and what we use technology for. In science we’ve been conducting a range of experiments around forces and magnets. We found some very strange areas of our classroom that were magnetic, but also came to the conclusion that not all metal attract to magnets! Over the next few weeks we’re hoping to use our magnet knowledge to become inventors!

To find out more about our wonderful school please visit our website www.kersey.suffolk.sch.uk, email admin@kersey.suffolk.sch.uk or ring the school office on 01473 823397.

Don’t forget our next open afternoon is Monday 6th December 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Please contact us if you would like an appointment.

Hadleigh Garden Club Autumn has certainly arrived with leaves turning burnished colours.

Our October meeting saw a good attendance of both members and visitors.

The speaker was Alan Bourne the owner of Perrywood Garden Centre. His family and team have been working on their Sudbury site for the past 3 years and plan to open fully in 2023. He explained how his parents bought their original site at Tiptree in the early 1950’s. This has grown dramatically with sustainability high on the agenda.It is a real family business with several generations bringing their talents into diversifying and improving facilities.

Writing this article ahead of publication may mean it is a bit late to carry out some jobs, but weather permitting there is time for a few things.

Check the heater is still working in your greenhouse as we are starting to get overnight frost. Rake up fallen leaves from paths and lawns. A rotary mower on a high setting is good to pick them up. The chopped leaves will rot down quicker and ideally make leaf mould. You need some patience as this can take a year to convert into usable material. Store leaves in an old compost bag with holes in then out behind the shed out of the way. Monty Don uses loads of the stuff in bulk..if it’s good enough for him it’s good enough for me.

Our next meeting is Mon 8th November at 7.30 pm. in the Guild Room.

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Polstead Art Group In 2021 the “Polstead Art Group” has been in existence for 20 years. It was started by a group of likeminded friends who enjoyed painting and who wished to spend time together in a friendly atmosphere, trying to improve their artistic technique together. We are currently not a group who have any trained artists giving tuition; we learn from one another, so new members who wish to join us, do not need to feel intimidated. We are a group of mixed abilities some of whom have more experience than others, and are always willing to assist others in developing their own technique. More importantly, one of the main reasons the group still exists, is that it gives individuals the chance to meet with others, giving everyone the chance to make new friends.

The “Polstead Art Group” meets on a Tuesday afternoon from 2pm until 5pm at the Polstead Village Hall. Each week we ask for a payment of £1, which goes towards all expenses. The first week is free, so anyone can come and see if the group is something they would enjoy. Half way through the afternoon we have a break for refreshments.

We have recently had discussions over expanding our Art and Craft knowledge.

We would now like to invite all likeminded people who enjoy doing any other crafts such as lace making, embroidery, felting, etc, basically any craft that can be transported to the village hall. It is hoped that this will give people the opportunity to learn another craft themselves, as well as having a chat.

So why not come along and give it a go. Get out of those four walls for the afternoon and try something new, come and enjoy the company of others.

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Survey And Appointments By the time this goes to print the Practice will have completed a large number of ‘flu jabs and made a good start on Covid boosters. Sincere thanks to all at the Practice and the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure that everything went smoothly both at the Practice and St Mary’s.

The Patient Survey has also been scrutinised and the results analysed. Further details are available on the Practice website (see link below) or patients can obtain a hard copy from Reception.

Where possible patients’ concerns are being addressed with the addition of more personnel; both medical and administrative. However, with the best will in the world, not all patients’ expectations can be met. Since the easing of Covid restriction in the Health Centre more patients are now receiving face to face appointments. Patients will be offered a telephone consultation or a face to face consultation.

The Survey results also revealed some areas where patients themselves can assist. The principle one being better use of the online booking system. There will always be patients that are unable to do this but there are also a considerable number that could but do not. Better use of the simple on-line booking arrangements would free up the number of slots and reduce the queuing time for telephone callers. To make use of the online appointment system please request a log-in code at Reception.

Retired GP, Dr Cullen, was not only a doctor but also an ace photographer.

Evidence of the latter is now on display in the old pharmacy area inside the Practice. Photos are for sale with some of the proceeds going to the Practice’s Charitable Trust.

Covid is still lurking around so be aware of the symptoms and how to react if you have them • a high temperature • a new, continuous cough • you’ve lost your sense of smell or taste or it’s changed Do not leave the house. If you have online access visit the NHS website for further information. If you have problems or cannot use the online service, call 119. Lines are open 7am to 11pm.

Coronavirus Test Info: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test Patient Survey: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk/news/patient-survey-results Patient On-Line Booking: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk/how-to-register-for-systmonline PPG Chair: Jan Devey 01473 827 091 deveys@btinterent.com

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Sudbury & District Citizens Advice My energy supplier recently went under and the new tariff I’ve been put on is far more than I used to pay. I’ve heard energy prices are set to rise further and I’m just not sure I can afford it. What help can I get, or small changes can I make around my home to help save some money this winter?

The cost of energy is very high at the moment and it’s causing many people to worry. Normally we would suggest switching to a better deal, but the situation is very difficult at the moment and there aren’t a lot of good deals out there.

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Little everyday things can help, such as making sure televisions and other electronic devices are switched off and not left on standby; washing clothes on a lower temperature; and only filling the kettle with the water you need.

Turning down your main thermostat by 1 degree can save you around £60 on your energy bill. Spending one minute less in the shower each day could save a family of four £75 a year on energy and water bills. The Government’s Simple Energy website has more tips like this.

You’re right in another way about bills going through the roof- and the walls. One way of cutting costs in the long run is to invest in good insulation if you can afford to. If you’re renting, ask your landlord to do this.

You may be able to get financial support to help insulate your home under the Energy Company Obligation scheme https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmentaland-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco. Contact your energy supplier for more information. If you’re in a household that’s not connected to the gas grid you may also be able to receive help under the Home Upgrade Grant Scheme through your local authority.

There’s some financial support available for paying your energy bills, depending on your situation. For example, if you’re a pensioner with a low income or receive Universal Credit or other means-tested benefits, you may be entitled to the Warm Home Discount. This gives you £140 a year towards your bills. Check https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme the Government website to find out if you can claim it.

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Ken’s SESAW News Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029 At last people! Lots of them, painting, weeding, chatting and laughing. It was good to welcome a big work party from Axa Insurance last month.

They tackled many jobs that have fallen by the wayside since Covid 19 and posed for a photo when finished. We send them a big thank you and hope they were as glad to see us as we were to see them.

Thanks are also due to Elaine and Sheila who raised £252 by taking part in the Hadleigh Yard Sale.

It was a particularly cold day when the humans came in for steaming hot cuppas and biscuits. My canine pals and I studied every crumb being quietly consumed until someone broke the silence with “Why don’t dogs blink?” Haha, fooled you!

We do blink, but the long soulful stare guilt trips most people into sharing a tasty treat. Apparently our meaningful looks stem from the way our ancestors, the wolves, communicated with each other.

SESAW volunteers are attending two festive events in November. Jeanette is back with her Terrific Tombola, 10-4pm on Saturday 13th at Bridge Farm Barns, Monks Eleigh, IP7 7AY. Sheila will have another classy selection of gifts at the Long Melford Christmas Community Market, 10-1pm on Thursday 25th at the Old School, CO10 9DX. Both ladies take great care with presentation and value for money so please call in if you are able.

I’m confused since Mum said the clock went back, it hasn’t moved from the kitchen which is where dinner will be waiting for me, Kenny (the Boss) Chihuahua.

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Polstead Gardening Club Our next speaker will be Paula Baker from Suffolk Prickles Hedgehog Rescue, who will be talking about how we as gardeners can help to save hedgehogs. www.suffolkprickles.org. Also, Lisa Matthews will be giving us an update from the Nature's Citizen project in Polstead. The meeting will be on Tuesday 16th November at 7pm at Polstead Village Hall, CO6 5AL. Members free, non-members £5, which includes a drink and nibbles.

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Stour Valley u3a We encourage lifelong learning for those no longer in full time employment and retired from work altogether. Emphasis is placed on active and fun learning as well as developing friendships. We have a wide selection of interest groups such as, singing, philosophy, bridge, table tennis, art, poetry and garden visits. Coffee mornings are held each month and a great way to meet other members. Monthly meetings and lectures are always popular and our speaker on 13th October is David Web - Life on Hi de Hi and on 10th November is Paula Short -Nepal & its Mountains.

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Lost hearing aid A hearing aid has been found in the garden of Dunstone Optometry. Please contact the Practice if this could be yours. In recent times we have been using this part covered space for short term waiting or spectacle collections when agreeable.

We have remained open throughout the pandemic and have adjusted procedures accordingly. All possible hygiene measures are in place to keep you safe when you attend. We are proud to have been providing services through the COVID-19 crisis to support you and reduce pressure on GPs and hospitals.

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Elmsett Primary School At Elmsett C of E Primary School our aim is to ensure that all pupils are given opportunities to ‘be the best they can be’. This September we joined the Ipswich and St Edmundsbury Multi Academy Trust and look forward to a successful partnership.

With everyone returning after the summer, where they were once again allowed to play together across the school and not in bubbles our school community has re-established itself and the children are interacting and enjoying each other’s company.

We welcomed Miss Underwood as our new 5/6-year teacher and look forward to her participation in our school life. Mrs Appleby our Early Years teacher is training to be a forest school leader and we hope she will be able to provide many stimulating activities for outdoor learning across the school.

At present our breakfast club and after school clubs are well attended with many children enjoying a variety of clubs which currently includes drama, art, science, sports, dance and recorder. Our Friday morning sports club is a good way to start the day.

The wildlife area has been completed by our PTA and the children are enjoying the use of the space and the new gazebo. The allotment with the help of parents is being transformed and we look forward to sampling some produce later in the year. Our active PTA is well supported and enables them to fund activities and resources to enrich our school.

Our school is a vibrant space where the children thrive and are offered as many different experiences as possible. We offer an annual activity residential for our Year 5/6 children, we participate in Hadleigh Pyramid sport events and Schools Games within the Ipswich area. The whole school enjoys a trip to the Pantomime along with other enriching field trips to support their learning. Our school is very much part of village life and enjoys the support of the community, businesses and the groups within it.

Our Open Morning We would like to invite perspective parents to join us for an open morning on Monday the 8th November 2021 from 9.00am onwards to view our vibrant school and meet the staff. For further details please contact 01473 658303 or email Admin@elmsettschool.co.uk .

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Thank you for the Music Hadleigh Community Choir are in very fine voice considering we have not sung together for the last couple of years! We are rehearsing hard to put on a concert in Hadleigh URC on Saturday 11th December starting at 2pm. This is a deliberate choice on our part in the hope of encouraging Hadleigh residents and their families, who might not want to go out on a winter’s evening, to come and support us and enjoy an afternoon of music.

The choir takes the health and safety of its members, as well as all those in the Hadleigh community, very seriously. To that end, whilst we really want to sing and entertain you all, the concert will depend on the government guidelines and Covid restrictions.

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Any donations of unwanted chess sets would always be welcome Dates for your diary Dare we say that Christmas will soon be here? Here are details of two of our popular Christmas events. Back better than ever after being postponed last year. Please contact the library to book a place – these are always very popular Tues 7 December Christmas wreath making Tues 21 December Christmas Lego & Crafts – help us complete our snowy Christmas scene, complete with the Christmas Express Top Time Group Top Time is our sociable drop -in group for all adults. We hold fortnightly meetings from 2.30-4pm with activities ranging from author talks to book sculpting, crafts & board games.

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French’s Care Haven Hello to all our readers, firstly let’s get straight to our Quiz Night, to put in your diaries for Saturday 20th November at the Ansell centre in Hadleigh, where you can expect a good evening out at our Quiz Night. We have a fish and chip/vegan option on the food front and a fun evening is planned, with a bar, raffle and homemade cakes on the night, tables of 6-8 people, arrival at 7pm, with start time 7.30pm. If you would like to come but do not have 6-8 people for a table, then do not worry, we will put you on a table with some lovely other quizzers, so that you have an enjoyable evening with us. You will need to book your table and food in advance, because we have to pre order your food 10 days before the quiz, so the company cooking for us can order the correct amount of food for the night.

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I would like to thank everyone who came along to our Open day. We had some really nice comments from the visitors, saying they had enjoyed the day and what super condition the animals all looked in. My commitment, love and passion for animals, goes along with giving them quality food and a good daily routine, as part of their care and management, this is the recipe for healthy, happy animals.

I think the helpers would prefer it if I wasn’t so OCD about the cleanliness 7 days a week, with their shelters being spotless, water and feed buckets sparkling clean, haynets full and hanging properly, paddocks cleared of poo and that is before we even start on the animals grooming and TLC. I was told by Charmaine, who did a great job helping at the entrance gate, on the open day, that there were lots of happy smiling faces walking back to their cars.

A big thank you to our volunteers, John, Sharon, Colin, Emma, Chloe, Wendy, Lissy, Lewis, Summer, Pamela, Graham and to Emilie, one of our team who was in France, but left us with some plants to sell. You all made the day go smoothly, lots of hugs to you all.

Pictures are of Dr John Flather, our chef for the day and Frankie, who was curious to see so many people. Thank you to the 2 ladies who made a donation and for the lady who has become a monthly sponsor.

We cry out for monthly sponsors, so again big hugs to those who come forward to help keep our Charity going.

Lots of thank you’s this month, this one goes to Stoke By Nayland Golf Club, ladies section. Janet the Ladies Captain raised £245 for us. Every penny that is kindly raised for us does not take long to go back out, when Janet and Pamela came along to present the cheque, we had the farrier there trimming the donkeys and some of the horses, his fee was £240 on the day, so for me the ladies donation was gratefully received.

As well as the quiz night, the next thing on our agenda is to find help from someone or a company, who knows how to level ground and make the decking type base we need for our wooden garden summer house. Do you know anyone? or can you help? I have dreamed of having this summer house for the last 2 years, so that our helpers of all ages can have their lunch a drink and socialize while they are at French’s. It will make such a difference to so many who come to us, but firstly we need a wooden base, then when the summer house arrives we will need help putting it up, by someone or a company who know what they are doing. Companies that have given their time to help us in the past, have been happy with the advertising we have given them in return, which has helped the company gain new clients. Please give me a call if you can help us.

I look forward to seeing you all on our quiz night. For more details and bookings call Sharon on: 07999051401 or email her: Frenchs.100club@gmail.com French’s is a charity on your doorstep, can you help, either with time, donations, or sponsorship.

You are welcome to come along and meet our animals. Call me for an appointment. Jann on: 07747 755556 or email: jann.turner@hotmail.co.uk Website: Frenchs Care Haven.org.uk

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Sudbury Symphony Orchestra – we are back!

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra is back and running again and everyone in the orchestra is so pleased to be playing again. We restarted rehearsals in May and having shaken off all the cobwebs our next concert is on Sunday November 28.

St Peter’s in Sudbury is now closed until 2023 so we had to take the decision to relocate our concerts to the magnificent church of St Peter and St Paul in Lavenham – that’s the very large church on your left as you enter Lavenham from Sudbury. The move is maybe not quite on the scale of a world tour but it does feel a little like one.

Our first concert in two years will be a something to celebrate and we have chosen a programme to match. We start with Rossini’s Overture to the Italian Girl in Algiers. This is a fun and sparkling piece which unusually starts with the strings quietly plucking their tune out. Not easy to do. The oboe then comes in with a lovely solo passage work and we then get into the Rossini we know and love.

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For our soloist piece we welcome back Catherine May, a world class soprano who absolutely bowled the audience over the last time she performed with us. She will be singing Vocalise by Rachmaninoff and two solo arias from Rossini operas, “Una voce poco fa” from the Barber of Seville and “Sombre forêt” from William Tell. The two Rossini arias display his skill in writing dramatic and attractive arias and give the soloist a vehicle to showcase their vocal skill and ability to communicate the emotion of the aria.

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Our final work for the evening is Tchaikovsky’s 2nd Symphony. This work has more folk song themes in it than any of his other symphonies. It opens with a delicate and haunting horn solo and the whole work alternates between haunting and jaunty, with a little bit of swing thrown in. The solo lines throughout the work are pure magic – with great contrasts between the lyric passages of the solo instruments and the rousing full orchestra sections. This is a symphony that is always a joy to perform and listen to and you leave humming the themes that Tchaikovsky has so cleverly woven into the work.

Tickets for this concert are £12 for adults and £2 for 16s and under and will be available from the end of October from the Sudbury Tourist Information (in the Town Hall) and the Guildhall in Lavenham .

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