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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR When I roll out of bed in the morning I immediately head to the kitchen, put the kettle on and switch on the TV news. I like to know what’s happening in the world before my day begins, but it’s often quite depressing and sometimes makes me quite grumpy. By the time I get into the car to drive to work I need an antidote, which I usually find in music. However, earlier this week I switched on just in time to catch a programme on Radio 4 called The Pleasures of Brecht, a celebration of the simple joys in life and the story of Brecht’s much-loved poem that described them. Brecht’s poem, Vergnügungen, is a list of pleasures, moving from “the first look out of the window in the morning” via showering, swimming, the dog and “comfortable shoes” to “being friendly”. As I listened I began to consider the simple pleasures in my own day to day existence and my mood soon lifted. Predictably that first cup of tea topped the list, closely followed by my son’s face when I catch him watching something funny on TV. I also include a perfectly boiled egg, a free checkout at the supermarket, the smell of dinner cooking when I get in from work (rarely happens), discovering someone has emptied the dishwasher (never happens but I’m hoping my husband reads this), a perfectly chilled glass of white wine at the end of a productive day, chatting with friends, finding £5 I didn’t know I had, dark chocolate, an unexpected smile from anyone, running into a friend I haven’t seen for a while, finding the perfect pair of jeans, meeting someone who inspires me, hitting a deadline, new socks, clean windows, feeling included, cake… I could go on and on, but every day since I’ve identified new pleasures (and been forced to accept that I am a chocoholic) which I would probably have ignored if this hadn’t been on my mind. And that’s the point. We rarely take the time to appreciate the simple things in life but when we do we are likely to find much to be thankful for. I’m still going to watch the news, I want to be socially and politically aware, but I’m determined to acknowledge and appreciate the simple pleasures because it makes me happier. I hope you can make a list and that it gives you lots to be thankful for, especially when the news gets you down.
NEWS COOL OFF WITH A FREE SUMMER HOLIDAY SWIM Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, in partnership with Abbeycroft Leisure and Everyone Active, are encouraging younger residents to get active over the summer holidays by offering free swims at their leisure centres. Children 16 and under across the districts can cool off in the pool during the summer holidays for free during public swimming sessions at Abbeycroft Leisure and Everyone Active centres. The offer will be available from 20 July to 1 September at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury and Hadleigh Pool and Leisure Centre. Users will need to sign up for an Abbeycroft Leisure Free Swimming Membership first in order to claim their free swim. Customers are advised to check the pool programme on their centre’s website for the times of free swimming sessions and terms and conditions. Tracey Loynds, Development Director at Abbeycroft Leisure, said: “We’re delighted to support Babergh with the free swimming initiatives which encourage young people to be more active. “We want to inspire a healthy you, so as part of this offer, you’ll need to sign up for our free swimming membership. We look forward to seeing residents at our centres in the next few months.” Children under eight must be accompanied by a paying adult in the pool. Swimming lessons are not available as part of this offer.
I wonder how many lists begin with a perfect cup of tea!
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CHARITY SHOP CELEBRATES FIFTH BIRTHDAY There were balloons, banners and bunting abound at a charity shop in Sudbury as staff and volunteers celebrated its fifth birthday. As well as being able to browse for a bargain, customers of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) were treated to a tombola, lucky dip and sweets. Deputy Shop Manager Michelle Chambers said: “We feel very much at home and part of the community here in Sudbury now, and that was reflected in all the positive comments from customers on our birthday. Of course, we couldn’t keep this ship sailing without people’s generosity, both in terms of donations and volunteering. We look forward to, hopefully, another happy five years!” The shop in North Street is open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. It is always in need of donations of the following clean and good-quality items to sell: clothing, bric-a-brac, modern paperbacks, toys, jewellery, DVDs/CDs, household linens, retro and vintage clothes and small electrical items. EACH also needs donations of good-quality furniture and can collect it free of charge if you are unable to transport it yourself. You can contact the charity’s Retail Distribution Centre on 01842 821620 for more information. Anyone interested in more information on volunteering at the Sudbury shop can drop by for a chat or call it on 01787 379132.
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NEWS SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Hello from Pc 710 Mike Small, Hadleigh and Babergh area Community Engagement Officer Suffolk Police.
WORK SET TO BEGIN ON NEW POOL Babergh District Council is investing £2.4m, with £200,000 of funds provided by Hadleigh Town Council and a Sports England grant (£150k), to build a new swimming pool at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre which will replace the existing pool once complete. Local firm, Rose Builders has been appointed to carry out the works. The existing pool will remain open during construction. Hadleigh Pool & Leisure’s other facilities including the gym, group exercise classes and the community and social rooms will also be open and unaffected. The new pool is expected to be opened to the public in late May 2020. The existing pool will then be demolished and the area will then be relandscaped into park land, resulting in no net loss of open space. The works will include: • New pool with five 25 metre lanes • Disabled access to the pool via easy access steps and handrail or via lift • Changing Places toilet and shower facility • Sauna • Spectator seating • Access through to the existing changing facilities, refurbished in 2010. A local artist has been invited to create a design for the brise soleil which will be located at the front of the new pool. Tracey Loynds, Development Director for Abbeycroft Leisure, said: “This is a huge investment for Abbeycroft Leisure and Hadleigh, and builds on the work which has already begun to develop the Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury. The new pool, sauna and facilities will go a long way to supporting our community to get more active, and to relax too. This modern facility will improve the customer experience for those swimming and spectating. Our non-user research suggests that those put off by the ageing facilities will return to the pool, which is great news for everyone.” Councillor Derek Davis, Babergh District Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “We’re excited to start work on a new pool for the people of Hadleigh. This will allow us to offer up to date and modern facilities while also providing new community facilities such as the Changing Places toilet and shower. We recognise that to support our residents to remain healthy and active, we need to be investing in and improving our leisure facilities and infrastructure. This work takes an important step towards achieving the aims set out in our Leisure, Sport & Physical Activity Strategy.” Councillor Steve Allman, Hadleigh Town Council’s Mayor, said: “We’re very fortunate to have our own public swimming pool in Hadleigh and I’m delighted with the plans to invest in its future by creating a brand new pool. The designs look fantastic and Hadleigh Town Council is pleased to have contributed funds towards this important community facility, which will have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the whole community for years to come.” Steve Rose, Managing Director of Rose Builders, said: “We are delighted to play a part in providing this wonderful facility for Hadleigh and the wider Babergh district. Being local to the Suffolk area, our team has in depth knowledge of the town which is important to us when working on community projects. We look forward to the challenge that a new pool brings and are confident that the facility will be enjoyed by many for years to come.” Temporary closures of the footpath between Tayler Road and Stonehouse Road/George Street during the works will be kept to a minimum.
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As summer is now well and truly on us, may I please remind all residents to be extra vigilant with their home security. We are still getting incidents of rural break-ins. However a number of the offences that have taken place were to premises and outhouses that were insecure. Please remember to lock all of your garages and sheds before leaving your property. Garden equipment such as ride-on lawnmowers are the type of objects being stolen. If you are going away over the summer, please take all precautions to secure your homes and make local residents aware so that they can watch out for your property in your absence. We have stepped up our rural patrols in the rural areas as this is one of our current policing priorities. We will be holding our Police and Parish Forum in Hintlesham Community Centre on Wednesday 14 August at 7.30pm. In attendance will be Phil Kemp, one of our Design Out Crime Officers. He will be providing the latest crime prevention advice on how to secure your home and outbuildings to avoid being the victim of a break-in. If you need to contact us or report a crime, ant-social behaviour or have some information connected to your area, you can report to us directly using our Suffolk Police website. Go to our website and click on the ‘REPORT SOMETHING’ tab. This can then be actioned and sent to the relevant officer for your area and avoids busy times when using 101. We are increasing our number of community engagement officers and in the next few weeks, Pc Sarah George and Pc Di Porter will become engagement officers for the Hadleigh Sector. We will provide more information of this when the change takes place. This will increase the service that you receive as I currently cover the west of Ipswich in addition to Babergh. They will become designated Hadleigh Community Engagement Officers. Police Constable 710 Michael Small If you have any quires or questions please contact Hadleigh SNT at Hadleigh Police Station, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh IP7 5AD Hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: Call 999 / Non-Emergency: Call 101 Follow us on Twitter@ HadleighPolice Police Connect: Suffolk.police.uk/police connect
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Saturday, August 3 Lunches from noon-2pm Cream Teas from 3pm Flower Show open from 1pm Fete open from 2pm Flowers, Vegetables, Cakes & Crafts in Marquee Traditional Side Shows, Punch & Judy Vehicles of Interest, Ipswich Hospital Band Morris Dancers, Wacky Races Fun Dog Show: enter on the day – starts at 2pm FREE ENTRY – FREE CAR PARKING Come along with friends and family and enjoy a traditional flower show and fete. Burstall Memorial Hall IP8 3DR Entry schedule at: www.burstall.onesuffolk.net
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NEWS VETERANS WITH 1,173 YEARS OF LIVING HISTORY In recent years the Hadleigh Great War Centenary Project has taken local children to the battlefields of France and Belgium to learn about history. This year the project took local veterans to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. Rather than learning about history, this small group with the collective age of 1,173 years old have played a part in creating our recent history.
HADLEIGH & BOXFORD PPG Medication – Only Order What You Need Even if you never open them, once you leave a pharmacy your medicines cannot be recycled or used by anyone else. This means that any you return are destroyed. Before heading to the pharmacy, take a look in your medicine cabinet to see what you actually need. You may have ordered extra on a repeat prescription last time and have forgotten. If your GP prescribes medication for you, make sure you are taking it correctly. Unused or misused medications such as antibiotics can lead to worsening health conditions and more treatments. By doing your part and only ordering what you need you are helping to reduce the cost of wasted medicines, which means these savings could be put towards other health services. • When re-ordering your medication, please allow two working days for your prescription to be processed before you come to collect or expect delivery. Don’t run out by leaving it too late! • Please let your GP know if you’ve stopped taking any of your medicines. • Check what medicines you still have at home before re-ordering. • Discuss your medication with your GP or pharmacist on a regular basis.
Group photo from left to right: Fred Breyer (90), Kings Royal Rifle Corps 1944-1948. Carlos Lopes (92), interned in a Japanese prison camp in China as a child, later to serve with the RAF in the Korean War. Sheryl Frase, both grandfathers killed in action during the First World War. Vernon Leathers (83), Suffolk Regt 1953-55, served in Trieste. Mark Brennan (57), REME & AAC 1983-2012, Northern Ireland, Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and current Hadleigh RBL Branch Chairman. Molly Leathers, Women’s Section RBL. Stephen Threlfall (50), REME 1988-2010, NI, Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan. Len Davis (83), Rifle Brigade 1954-57, served in Malaya and during the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya. Harry Hughes (93), Suffolk Regt 1944-47 (Legion d’honour), liberation of Europe and later Palestine. Jack Warner (71), current Hadleigh RBL Club Chairman. Pam Brennan (57), long-suffering army wife. John McCrae (82), Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders 1953-57, serving in the deserts of Southern Arabia. Terry Wiles (83), RAF 1959-62. Stanley Oxford (96), Royal Army Service Corps 1942-47, fought in the jungles of Burma (Burma Star). Stan’s wife Joyce Oxford (66). The visit to the NMA included a meal and a sightseeing tour on the land train. Despite the ailments of old age, the camaraderie amongst the group was high and everyone enjoyed the day and each other’s company. Inside the magnificent memorial to those who have fallen since the World War Two, we found the names of old friends who didn’t come home and we paused to remember. Never have the words of the exhortation been more appropriate:
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“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them”
THE JOHN BLOOMFIELD ANNUAL MEMORIAL LECTURE
Join Hadleigh Craft Group at The Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL for The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Presented by the Friends of St Mary’s Church
Tuesday 24 September, 9.30am-11.45am
Saturday 28 September, 9.30am-12.30pm Hadleigh and The Reformation by Dr David Cornick Dr Cornick is a Fellow of Robinson College, Cambridge where he directs studies in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion. He is a United Reformed Church Minister and was General Secretary of Churches Together in England until 2018.
Raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support Suggested donations for refreshments £2.50 per person There will be many items for sale including hand-made craft items, hand-made greeting cards, home-made cakes, plus a book stall and a raffle.
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NEWS / OUT & ABOUT DEMOCRACY ONLINE
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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are to make their council meetings, which include major decisions such as budgets and major planning applications, accessible to everyone as online livestreaming begins. Following an upgrade of the King Edmund Chamber at the councils’ joint headquarters in Endeavour House, Ipswich, all meetings held in the Chamber will be livestreamed for public viewing, allowing residents to watch their councillors debate and vote upon major issues, including upcoming debates on the councils’ Joint Local Plan, from their own devices. The new platform will allow members of the public to view presentations given to councillors at these meetings and will display the name of each member of the councils when they speak, helping residents follow each meeting in full. Meetings held in the King Edmund Chamber include Full Council meetings and most Cabinet and Planning Committee meetings, as well as several other committee and subcommittee meetings of both councils. The videos will be available online for public viewing at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCSWf_0D13zmegAf5Qv_aZSg Once meetings have finished, the videos will be saved on the channel for public viewing at any time. Several previous meetings are already available online, following testing of the new set-up. Members of the public will continue to be welcome to attend these meetings in person via the public gallery if desired. Mid Suffolk District Council’s Cabinet Member for Customers, Digital Transformation & Improvement, Councillor Suzie Morley, said: “We’re committed to being more open, more transparent and more accountable than ever, and I’m delighted that we’re now able to put our meetings on the screens of every computer, phone or tablet that wants to see them. Open, public meetings have always been a key part of local democracy, and this new facility moves that into the 21st century.”
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Sarah Gallop, our musical director, recently won an International Teacher of the Week award. The submission described her as ‘an inspirational musician’ as well as being ‘cheeky, chirpy and full of infectious enthusiasm’. Sorry Sarah, what can I say, but I think we can all recognise you in that description! Now be honest, when was the last time Batman, James Bond, The Proclaimers, Dustin Hoffman, Take That, Michael Caine, Meryl Streep, PT Barnum and the Lion King all turned up in Hadleigh on a Saturday evening? Well, they did and the 150 people who came to hear us at the United Reformed Church said you missed a great concert of moving, emotional and rousing movie songs. The audience saved the world (again) with James Bond, loved Graham Holmes’ amazing piano solo, walked 500 miles with The Proclaimers, prowled through Shadowland with the Lion King, and fought off 4,000 Zulu warriors with the Men of Harlech, which I thought was very brave of them considering. And all generously helped to raise money for the Bumblebee Charity in support of their valuable work with children who have a range of brain and neurological issues. Before you read this we’ll have finished our summer concerts, singing at Layham to help raise money for St Andrew’s Church. Our next big concert will be on December 7 at the United Reformed Church in Hadleigh. We always welcome new members, so come along to the URC on Thursday evenings, or contact John (01473 823791) or Stella (01473 823477). www.hadscommunitychoir.onesuffolk.net Facebook: Hadleigh Community Choir
Think it’s too hard? It’s not you know! Come and see what a joy it is to be part of a choir. Hadleigh Choral Society is holding a free open rehearsal at the Ansell Centre in Hadleigh on Saturday, September 7 (2.15 for 2.30pm) with an introduction to Elijah by Mendelssohn. No audition, no judgement, no solos; everything provided including refreshments. We just want you and your voice, so come along.
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CAPEL IRISH SET DANCE GROUP Capel Irish Set Dance Group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall on the third Sunday of every month (except August and the second Sunday in December) from 2-5.30pm. We are a friendly group and it’s not necessary to have a partner. In fact you’re welcome to come along just to enjoy the music. Remaining Dates for 2019: September 15, October 20, November 17 and our Christmas Dance on December 8. Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615
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LIBRARY LIFE: TAKING THE LIBRARY WITH YOU If there’s one thing you can rely on, it’s that you cannot rely on the weather; which makes planning things to do over the summer holidays a bit hitand-miss. I’m sure for many of us there will be long car journeys, waiting at airports, being kept indoors by the rain or, if we are lucky, lounging on beaches and spending time in our gardens. All these things are the perfect opportunity to make good use of your library card. I’m not just talking about borrowing physical books (though this is something always to be encouraged and treasured), but to explore the range of digital services you can access with your library card. For instance, being able to read or download full digital editions of key newspaper and magazine titles from around the world – free. You can download eBooks or download or stream eAudiobooks – for free. Or perhaps you would like to download or stream music and music videos – for free. All you need to do is visit www.suffolklibraries.co.uk and click on eLibrary. This will take you to all the easy steps to set up these amazing free services. Look out for Freegal (for music), PressReader (for newspapers and magazines) and Overdrive (for eBooks and eAudiobooks). But don’t forget all the other things your physical library provides, from the staff who are there to help to the community groups and clubs that take place there. These digital gifts that come with your library card are just a way of keeping a small piece of the bigger library system with you, wherever you go. If you have any questions regarding our digital services, do drop in to your library and speak to one of the staff who will be happy to help you.
CHAMBERLIN HALL INDOOR MARKET There will be an indoor market in Bildeston selling gifts, cakes, jams, homewares, crafts, clothes, cards, arts and more on Saturday 10 August from 10.30am-2.30pm. Bacon butties and refreshments will be available throughout. The market takes place at Chamberlin Hall, Bildeston’s community village hall, Chamberlin Close, Bildeston IP7 7EZ. For more information email: chamberlin.indoormarket@gmail.com
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Our speaker on Monday 13 August is Dan Wheals who will talk about growing and using medicinal herbs for health, a subject high on the agenda at the moment. The meeting starts at 7.30pm in Hadleigh Town Hall. The entrance fee is £4 for visitors and £2 for members to include refreshments. There will be a raffle and plants for sale. The competition for August is ‘a small plate of soft fruit’. New members and visitors are always welcome; we look forward to seeing you there. E: hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com
PIZZA AND PUDDINGS CHARITY EXTRAVAGANZA The Hearing Care Centre invite you to join them for a night of pudding paradise as their very popular Pudding Club evening returns for a one-off special at newly opened Fynn Valley Café Terrace. The event which is being held on Thursday 22 August from 7pm will not only allow guests, but positively encourage them to sample every dessert on the menu, while at the same time helping to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a charity which delivers specialist training for dogs to provide invaluable emotional support and give many deaf people confidence, independence and constant companionship, totally transforming their lives. On the night guests will enjoy a selection of stonebaked pizzas freshly cooked in the restaurant’s new outdoor pizza oven, followed by an array of homemade desserts, topped with lashings of cream. Entertainment will also be provided in the form of foodie competitions and a big prize draw, giving those in attendance time to digest between tasters and ensure maximum samples are enjoyed by all. Tickets are excellent value, priced at just £22 and spaces are very limited. To book call 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk/puddings
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SCHOOLS / SPORT ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears As the weather is getting warmer, we have been spending more time outside in the garden, splashing in water trays and bobbing about in the paddling pools. The Baby Bears really enjoy water experiences and we shall allocate a week to water play, including a ‘car wash’, underwater painting, colouring sheets, ‘baby bath’ and a paddling pool filled with water and an assortment of balls. Toddling Tigers The Tigers have shown their creative sides by making a summer art display. They made flip flops using their footprints, amazing watermelons from paper plates and created ice cream and lollies with a selection of paints and lolly sticks. Many Tigers expressed how much happiness the summer brings them as they love trips to the seaside, playing on the beaches and eating ice creams! Gruffalos We have been celebrating International Mud Day by painting with muddy paint, making mud
LAYHAM PLAYGROUP Thank you to everyone who supported our cake sale at St Mary’s Church. We raised just under £300! We would like to thank the amazing people who baked the cakes or donated raffle prizes. We would also like to give a special mention to
volcanoes, jumping and splashing. One Gruffalo even treated herself to a mini mud spa! Mud play encourages creativity in children. It can also be soothing and relaxing, providing an outlet for children to express their feelings through their senses and exploration. Forest School The Gruffalos have been experiencing the awe and wonder of science. We conducted our own experiments to understand cause and effect and ignite curiosity and asked lots of questions to test their thoughts and ideas. By far the favourite was grapes in soda water, watching the bubbles and the grapes dancing. The Gruffalos enjoyed the frozen petals and how cold the water was on a warm day. We made red onion dye and then used different materials to see if the dye changed consistency or colour. Cornflour gloop always amazes these young minds and the volcanos caused a lot of bubbling excitement too. The foundation for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education begins in the early years. By giving children opportunities to explore STEM related concepts, they will hopefully develop a passion for it and pursue it in the future. If you would like any further information about our nursery, pre-school, forest school, out of school or holiday clubs, please contact Emma Deakin: 01473 310768 / info@robinschildcare.co.uk or visit: www.robinschildcare.co.uk
Terri from EriVica Cakes who donated the wonderful Lucy the Ladybird for a raffle prize. We have had a busy term in our garden and have been very excited to watch our caterpillars grow before turning into butterflies. We are now making a bug hotel so we can continue to look after the wildlife. We are now enrolling for September 2019; for more information please contact us on: 07999 866419 / admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk
EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC HADLEIGH HIGH SCHOOL On Thursday 4 July, Year 8 students took part in World Day. The purpose of the day was to broaden students’ horizons both culturally and linguistically and to encourage their interest in languages. In today’s global society it has never been more important to be open-minded, tolerant and supportive of other people and cultures. Following an introductory assembly, students spent the day visiting workshops and learning about six different countries: Japan, Zimbabwe, Spain, China, Cameroon and Romania. In each workshop students were also given samples of authentic food to taste. The day finished with a reflection session, during which students were asked: “Has today changed the way you think about other countries or languages at all?” Answers included: “Yes, because there is so much more to the world than just Britain.” “Yes I have a lot more respect for people from some countries as it must be extremely hard to survive.” And “Other cultures are just different from each other, not wrong.” The students thoroughly enjoyed the day and felt that they had learnt considerably more about the world they live in.
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The players returned to pre-season training on July 1 with much optimism for the season ahead. Leighton Chenery has taken over as 1st Team manager and will be working with coach Dale Vince and assistant manager Martin Peck, looking to continue the progress that the team made in the second half of the last campaign. The A team also received a boost as an influx in new teams resulted in a slight re-structuring of the leagues and they will now start the new season back in the Intermediate B division. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners or boards on match days are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. The ladies had a very successful season. They won the league and the Knockout Cup in the Suffolk League for the second year running and should be moving up to the Eastern Region League next season. Well done to all the players and to coaches Darren and Dale. We are looking for new teams, boys or girls of any age group to join us as we look for the club to grow. Also ladies who would like to join are welcome. If you are interested please contact David George: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com. The FIFA tournament will be repeated and is open to all-comers so keep an eye out for the next one. It is also anticipated that the darts tournament will become a regular event and will be open to all. Steve Butcher: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
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SPORT / church news HADLEIGH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB First Team News We’ve had a number of new signings since my last notes as manager Christian Appleford looks forward to the coming season. Joining the already signed Matt Paine, Josh Cheetham and Wayne Blackman are Kye Ruel, Joel Glover, Dan Hayes and Charlie Howlett, who returns from Ipswich Wanderers. Pre-season friendlies have seen a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Saffron Walden, Kyron Andrews our scorer. This match was followed by an away trip to Debenham LC who, like Saffron Walden, were strong opponents. We ran out 3-0 winners with two goals from Joel Glover and one from Kieran Turner. Bourne Vale was our next away match where we ran out 5-3 winners with Dan Hayes scoring two and one each for Josh Cheetham, Danny Smy and Brett Crisp. Cranes Sports were the visitors on July 16 which saw us win 7-1 with Kye Ruel scoring four and one each for Joel Glover, Danny Smy and Felix Vardon Barber. Reserve Team News With most of last season’s squad resigning, Sam Sharp has returned after a spell at Bildeston Rangers, marking his return with a hat-trick in their first friendly against Earls Colne which saw Lewis Oakes, Jack Lambert and Shane Murphy also on the score sheet in a 6-3 win. Under-18 Team News New manager Tom Camp has appointed Dane Clapham and Matt Cobb as his assistants, with many new players signing up. Their first friendly was a 2-2 draw at Little Oakley (Frank White and Regan Partridge). Thursday, July 18 saw a tough encounter at home against a strong Cornard Utd outfit who ran out 7-2 winners (Joe Bleaby and Sonny Tene our scorers).
First Team League and Cup Fixtures Saturday 3 August: Kirkley and Pakefield v Hadleigh Tuesday 6 August: Hadleigh v Stanway Rovers Saturday 10 August: London Colney v Hadleigh (FA Cup) Wednesday 14 August: Hadleigh v Stowmarket Town Saturday 17 August: Mildenhall Town v Hadleigh Tuesday 20 August: FC Clacton v Hadleigh Saturday 24 August: Hadleigh v Haverhill Rovers Saturday 31 August: Hadleigh v Stotfold (FA Vase) The above fixtures may change if we progress in the FA Cup match. Reserve Team Fixtures Saturday 17 August: Hadleigh v Framlingham Res Saturday 24 August: Wivenhoe Res v Hadleigh Under 18 Fixtures Thursday 15 August: Felixstowe and Walton v Hadleigh Wednesday 21 August: Hadleigh v Ipswich Wanderers Thursday 29 August: Leiston v Hadleigh There will be a coach running for the London Colney match, leaving Hadleigh at 10.30am (adults £5, children U16 free). To reserve a seat please contact John Day: 07775 252102 June 200 Club Winners 1: Shirley Snell (54) £100 2: Paul ‘Wiggy’ Crawford (17) £50
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CAPEL & ELMSETT METHODIST CHURCHES The church has given me a sabbatical, a gift of time to do what I choose. Last year I received an invitation to stay in a friend’s apartment in Nazareth. I began and ended my three-week stay in Nazareth and spent the middle week in a small community in Jerusalem, a minute’s walk away from both the Damascus Gate and the Garden Tomb. I went on my own, but met plenty of people from all over the world and received generous Palestinian hospitality from the parents and extended family of my friend who between them owned the four apartments in the block where I was staying. I went to spend time with my Bible in some of the places that Jesus, his disciples and some Old Testament characters had lived and travelled. Obviously, much has changed over the 2,000 to 3,000 years since it all happened. Churches have been built around and above some of these sites. The site of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, destroyed in AD 70 and 700 years later replaced by the Dome on the Rock for the Muslim faith. There has been a huge amount of archaeological exploration, so much of it confirming the stories described in the Bible. Since the fourth century the traditional site for the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus has been the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, an ornate church where eight different Christian denominations have worship areas. However, since the 18th century some have questioned whether it is the actual site of the gospel events. One of the alternative places suggested in 1842 is a craggy cliff, known as Skull Hill, outside the city walls, near the Damascus gate and the adjacent garden which might have been the garden of Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus. I visited this site, known as the Garden Tomb, most days when in Jerusalem. As well as the craggy cliff, archaeological digs have revealed a tomb, a wine press (and hence a vineyard) and a water cistern. This garden is well maintained, it provides a space for worship and quite reflection on the life, death, burial and glorious resurrection of Jesus. Whether it is the actual site of these events or not, the garden fits the details described in the gospel, “at the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no-one had ever been laid” (John 14:41). One evening during my stay, a choir and ensemble from Tel Aviv performed Handel’s Messiah in Hebrew in the open air. In the very garden where Jesus was raised to life they sang “I Know that my Redeemer lives” and the audience
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stood as they sang The Hallelujah Chorus. Much of the oratorio is quotations from the Old Testament, originally written in Hebrew, so in the place where it happened, the language in which it was originally written, the scripture was proclaimed in song. I eagerly await the recording of this event on DVD. The gift of time has enriched me and, I hope, my preaching and ministry! Rev Andrew Sankey, Minister at Capel Methodist Church apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 4
10.30am 6.30pm
Worship with IJM Speaker Prayer
Sunday 11 10.30am
Worship with Mr Paul Walker
Sunday 18 10.30am
Worship with Mrs Margaret Brock
Sunday 25 10.30am Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey 6.15pm At Chelmondiston – Music & Song – The Masson Family AT ELMSETT METHODIST The Rev Derek Grimshaw, Minister at Elmsett Methodist 2 Henley Avenue, Ipswich / 01473 805486 / dkgrimshaw@msm.com Lay Pastor Alicia Holmes: ajnholmes@gmail.com / 01473 831120 Sunday 4
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Worship with Mrs Marilyn Watsham Worship at Orford
Sunday 11 9.45am 6.30pm
Worship – Local Arrangement Communion with Rev Derek Grimshaw
Sunday 18 9.45am 6.30pm
Worship with Mr Geoff Wilson Worship with Rev Diane Smith
Sunday 25 9.45am 6.30pm
Communion with Rev Derek Grimshaw Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey
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Come and meet us We are a family of ordinary people who love God and trust Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. We would be delighted to welcome you to our Church office in George Street and to any of our services, activities, courses and events. Sunday Services (live streaming) 10.30am: All Age Worship including crèche, teaching and activities for ages three-13 6.30pm: Evening Service To advertise in this section, which appears in 18 magazines in areas across Suffolk and Essex, please contact a member of our sales team on 01473 400380
Audio recordings of our services are available on our website, YouTube and as podcasts from iTunes. Christianity Explored If you are unsure what Christianity is all about but would like to find out, we regularly run free, friendly and informal Christianity Explored courses. You will not be asked to read or pray aloud but will be given the opportunity to ask your questions. Many people have found this course helpful. Please check out our website for the starting date of our next course. Midweek Small Groups We have seven small groups that meeting on a Wednesday afternoon and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in homes around Hadleigh and the surrounding area for Bible study, fellowship and prayer. Baby, Toddler, Children and Youth gGoups We have two-midweek groups. One, run jointly with our friends from the URC, is for babies and toddlers with their parents or carers and is called The Ark. It meets on Friday mornings in term time from 9.3011.30am. The second group for School Years 5 and 6 is called Equip runs every Thursday in school term time from 7-8pm. FREE HOLIDAY CLUB
Our Free Holiday Club including our Community Fun Day runs for five days this year. It’s called The Greatest Show: A Million Dreams and we will be following the dreams of Joseph, one of the biggest characters in the Bible. Who’s it for: Children from Reception to Year 6 When: Wednesday 14 to Sunday 18 August, 1.45-4pm Saturday Community Fun Day: 11am to 3pm Sunday Prizegiving: 10.30am
Further Information and where to find us: George Street, HadleighIP7 5BE (free parking in nearby public car park on Magdalen Road) Tel: 01473 829602 and speak to Greg or Chris Website: www.hadleighbaptist.org.uk Twitter: @HadleighBaptist Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch YouTube: Hadleigh Baptist Church
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