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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR I’ve just been home to see my family in Ireland and to spend some time on the farm with mum and dad. We had an influx of cousins which, despite the constant cooking, was a lot of fun. It was lovely to see all our children playing together, with the occasional squabble as I suspect there might have been when we were young. Back then, my cousin Eilish and I spent many long summers torturing my older brother with water balloons and nettles (don’t ask!). We even carved his name and the name of a certain girl on a roadside tree for all to see. Needless to say that didn’t go down very well, with either of them! Things have changed a lot since then and what struck me most this time was how quiet everywhere seemed to be. Our local town used to be a thriving metropolis (at least in my mind) but now it’s a bit downtrodden with a few too many boarded-up shops. A number of big employers have either closed down or moved elsewhere in recent years and where jobs go, people are forced to follow, in many cases moving abroad to Australia and Canada. I don’t know exactly when things started to slide so badly, but I’ve returned to Suffolk with renewed determination to support local producers, local manufacturers, local shops and bars and restaurants and local events. Without our support they simply can’t survive and thrive and ultimately we all lose out. We are forced to travel further to shop, we struggle to find employment close to home, our children leave to find jobs elsewhere and, as in my home town, a general lack of ‘vitality’ sets in which may be difficult to overcome. We may not know what the future holds, but we all have spending power and how and where we choose to spend our money will impact the local economy. Every penny we spend locally is an investment in our community, in our children’s future, in the look and feel of our towns and villages… I know I’d rather spend time in a bustling town or village with a mix of shops and cafes and restaurants, where activities are well attended, where people are confident about the future and where ‘community’, the natural outcome when residents and neighbours enjoy where they live, is strong. It’s in our hands to make it so and I’m proud to edit a series of magazines which celebrate community and enable local employers to share their wares. I also believe it’s important to know what’s happening in our local communities, to keep abreast of local developments and to know what’s what and who’s who. So make a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy.
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NEWS HADLEIGH ON SHOW The biggest event in Suffolk Volunteer Week is taking place in Hadleigh. Hadleigh’s first giant Hadleigh on Show community day is taking place on Saturday 5 October from 10am-4pm and we have over 70 groups waiting to meet you. The show will occupy the whole of the town hall building, plus St Mary’s Church. And, even better – it’s free. As well as 70 exhibitors, there will be a whole day of entertainment. On stage you will have the opportunity to see an upbeat fashion show, the excitement of belly dancing, a ukulele band, Hadleigh High School are performing and Morris dancers will be wielding their sticks. Lunch and teas from Angel Delight will be available in St Mary’s Church and there will be exhibitors in the church too. The event will be ‘opened’ by Bowza, Hadleigh’s famous hero dog, with a little assistance from Hadleigh District Councillor and Babergh Chairman Kathryn Grandon. Nearly all the exhibitors are Hadleigh based. While we would like to list all 70 organisations (don’t worry, there will be a catalogue available listing where to find the exhibitors), here is a little flavour of the range of groups you can see: all the Hadleigh schools will be there, then you can find out about acting, bowling, building, caring, crafting, cycling, dancing, farming, fundraising, gardening, Guiding, healing, kicking, meditating, modelling, performing, playing, praying, relaxing, researching, riding, running, singing, socialising, stretching, tasting, turning, volunteering and a lot more… We would like to thank Hadleigh Thrift Shop, Gotelee Solicitors and Hadleigh Town Council for their financial support for this special event. So there’s no need to feel bored ever again! Come and join us for our great free Hadleigh event, Hadleigh on Show, celebrating our community on Saturday 5 October, Guildhall entrance (opposite St Mary’s Church), from 10am to 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Hadleigh on Show is being organised by a voluntary committee. Back row from left: Anita Young, Stuart Service, Jessica Janas, Ian Grutchfield, Glen Abbassi. Front row from left: Jan Devey, Kathryn Grandon and Liz Wilson.
AN EVENING WITH FOUR OLD MEN FROM HADLEIGH Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance (HDAA), Abbeycroft Leisure at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, Fidelis, The Memories Café, various Hadleigh residents and ace knitters Rosie Slais and Caroline Harvey have worked together to knit over 200 forget-me-nots and create the uplifting display on the High Street railings surrounding part of the car park opposite The Idler bookshop. The banner and panels are there to congratulate the Coast to Coast walkers for their remarkable achievement in completing the gruelling walk and raising over £4,000 for the HDAA. Inevitably the walk was not without its moments and there will be an opportunity to hear more and ask questions about the high and lows of their marathon trek at An Evening with Four Old Men from Hadleigh on Friday 6 September at 7pm in St Mary’s Church. Free tickets are available from Hadleigh Pool & Leisure, St Mary’s Church or The Thrift Shop. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the cheery display and the magnificent final sum collected for the charity.
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NEWS IMOGEN AND EVIE CLEAN UP IN LITTER COMPETITION The winners of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council’s annual litter awareness poster competition have been announced, following presentations at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh and Freeman Community Primary School, Stowupland. The winning designs were chosen by Councillors Elisabeth Malvisi and Jessica Fleming, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council’s cabinet members for environment. Imogen of St Mary’s Primary is pictured receiving her first prize certificate for the winning Babergh design from Councillors Malvisi. The winners’ designs will be displayed on two of the councils’ waste vehicles over the next year, where they will continue to encourage residents to bin their rubbish. The competition challenges pupils across the districts to think about the environmental impact of littering and the knock-on effects for wildlife and people. By engaging with children of this age group it is hoped they will not become litter droppers of the future. Councillor Malvisi said: “The pupils’ positivity and talent for this competition is inspiring and they’ve really understood the important message we’re trying to promote around litter in Babergh. It’s always difficult to choose a winner, but Imogen’s design captured the message best which is why I felt it deserved to win. “Raising awareness of littering, the cost and how easy it is to avoid is so important – everyone has a responsibility to stop littering in our district.”
HADLEIGH & BOXFORD PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP The New Look Practice Website If you’ve visited the practice website recently, you will have seen that it’s had a complete makeover! The partners hope you like it as much as they do; it was time to refresh the existing site and the new version includes more information on the full range of services for patients. After a couple of months planning, the practice is delighted to announce the launch of the site and hopes that the fresh new look and the improved navigation will allow you to find the information you need more quickly and easily. The new website has been designed to make it easy for patients to get answers to their questions and quickly access the right help and advice for their needs. The site provides all the information you need to help you make best use of the services on offer, as well as health tips and advice on healthy living. The goal has been to provide you, the patient, with an easier way to learn about the practice’s services. Regular updates will provide further useful information and news regarding the practice, so please do check back for updates. Your opinion is valued so feel free to submit any suggestions for new information or topics and provide feedback via the website: www.hadleighhealth.co.uk Health and Art in Practice
The old pharmacy area in Hadleigh Health Centre has been transformed into a miniart gallery.
This is the result of an initiative between Hadleigh Boxford Patient Participation Group (PPG) and Hadleigh Boxford Group Practice to enhance the waiting room area for patients. The project was born from an idea by PPG member Jan Devey who, along with PPG member Mike Turley, set about giving the room a makeover. Studies have shown that seeing artwork in a care environment can aid recovery. Art can brighten up spaces, reduce anxiety and stress for patients and provides positive distraction. The first local artist to be featured is Hadleigh resident, 95 year old Margaret Laws (pictured here with Dr Nabarro). Her work will be on show for the next three months. The work of other artists from the community will follow at three month intervals. A brief biography of the featured artist, together with details of the art on show, is also displayed. The artworks will be on sale and 10 per cent of the marked price will go to Hadleigh Boxford Medical Practice Charitable Trust which helps to improve healthcare in the community by allocating donations to worthy individuals and non-profit making organisations.
THE JOHN BLOOMFIELD ANNUAL MEMORIAL LECTURE Presented by the Friends of St Mary’s Church 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. Tickets £10 from the Church Office.
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HADLEIGH COMMUNITY CHOIR Our final concert before the summer break was Movie Magic at St Andrew’s Church in Layham where we were invited to sing to raise funds for the beautiful church. The font is late-thirteenth century and the church has been well maintained and added to over the centuries, but still requires funds to keep it going. It was a joy to sing at St Andrew’s where, like many churches, the sound quality is so wonderful. I’m sure the building has witnessed a great many things over the years, though I wonder quite what it made of our songs from the movies. Mrs Robinson (yes, I’m afraid the woman of dubious morals in The Graduate) and James Bond, who saw the inside of an unused church in Skyfall but sadly let himself down by shooting people! The choir starts again on September 5 to begin learning songs for the Christmas concert on December 7 at the United Reformed Church. The repertoire will be a mix of lovely, less well-known melodic ones and some familiar tunes.
LOVE TO SING? 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 September 7, 2.15 for a 2.30pm start with an introduction to Elijah by Mendelssohn. No audition, no judgement and no solos; everything provided including refreshments. We just want you and your voice, so come along! Any questions please contact 01473 823791 or visit: www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk
Before that we’re at Hadleigh on Show on October 5 to support the fashion catwalk with songs that you’ll remember from different decades. We’re always welcoming new members who want to take up singing again or want to try singing for the first time. No auditions, but enthusiasm welcomed! So come along to the URC on Thursday evenings after we start back on September 5, or contact John (01473 823791) or Stella (01473 823477) for more information. www.hadscommunitychoir.onesuffolk.net Facebook: Hadleigh Community Choir
LIBRARY LIFE Are you sitting comfortably? Then let’s begin. Once upon a time in a pretty little market town called Hadleigh there was a magical place where all the townspeople could come together to learn, play, work and make new friends. This place was called The Library. One day, the people who worked at the library were very excited because they had a special announcement to make… Stories are wonderful aren’t they and there’s nothing quite like the pleasure of being read to. I’m sure many of us have wonderful memories of either having a story told to us when we were little, or of sharing a book with children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews or those we are looking after. At Hadleigh Library we are very excited to let you know that from September 4we will be starting Story Time sessions. Story Time will be on Wednesdays with Barbara from 10-10.30am in term-time only. Although, of course, there is no age limit on stories, these sessions will be aimed at those of around five years old. We hope to see many of you come along with your little ones to enjoy listening to Barbara read a story in the children’s area of our library and, afterwards, you can browse our shelves to find something for you to take home to enjoy together. Story Time at Hadleigh Library, term-time Wednesdays from 10-10.30am.
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STOUR VALLEY ARTS & MUSIC CONCERT SERIES 2019-2020 Sunday 20 October, 4pm: Aurora Ensemble Wind Quintet St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt / £15 The Aurora Ensemble, a traditional wind quintet which also expands to work with piano and strings, as well as exploring the repertoire for wind octet, was formed in 1996. All members have worked regularly with some of the country’s leading orchestras and chamber ensembles. They are prize-winners at the European Chamber Music Competition and have broadcast for BBC Radio 3 as well as having performed at numerous festivals and at venues such as the Purcell Room and the Wigmore Hall. Tickets: svamtickets@btinternet.com / 01206 298426 / www.svam.org.uk The season continues with: Sunday 10 November, 4pm: Trio con Brio Copenhagen, St Mary’s Church. East Bergholt Sunday 24 Nov, 5pm: Talk by William Clegg QC, author of Under the Wig, Assembly Rooms, Dedham Sun 26 January, 4pm: Jamal Aliyev Cello & Maria Tarasewicz Piano, Constable Hall, East Bergholt Sunday 9 Febreuary, 4pm: Young Musicians Concert, Constable Hall, East Bergholt Sunday 8 March, 4pm: Carducci Quartet, St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt Sunday 29 March, 4pm: Kammerphilharmonie Europa, St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt For more details visit www.svam.org.uk or collect a leaflet from Grier & Partners, East Bergholt.
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OUT & ABOUT MARGARET LAWS ART EXHIBITION The room above the library will soon feature a wonderful art exhibition.
Join Hadleigh Craft Group at The Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL for The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Tuesday 24 September, 9.30am-11.45am 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.
SING OUT SATURDAYS ARE BACK! When the schools go back our thoughts often turn to learning something new. Have you ever thought of singing? Research has shown that singing together in a group has amazing health and social benefits. Choirmaster Chris Rowbury believes that everyone can sing, and with his gentle encouragement and finely honed teaching skills, you may find yourself with a new hobby and some new friends. Chris holds Sing Out Saturday every third Saturday of the month in Hadleigh. The next one is on Saturday 14 September at the Ansell Community Centre. The singing starts at 10.30am (doors open 10.15am) and runs until 1pm – all for just £9 per person (refreshments included). Sessions are open to all: men and women, experienced singers and complete beginners alike. No musical experience is necessary, there are no auditions or solos, and no sheet music. Chris will soon have you singing in beautiful harmony even if you think you can’t ‘sing’. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary as all songs are taught by ear. All sessions are self-contained with new songs and different people each month. No commitment is required, just come when it’s convenient. Since starting in January 2016, Sing Out Saturdays have tackled a wide range of songs. To hear some, and for forthcoming dates and directions to the venue visit: www.singoutsaturdays.co.uk
STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Our speaker on September 4 is Mervyn Linford who will introduce us to the river from Cattawade Bridge to Ha’Penny Pier. Ted Wheatley will return on September 18 with a talk entitled Speakers’ Corner. On October 2 David Prynn will talk of China, Past and Present and two weeks later on October 16 Cherry Mullins will present Confessions of a Tour Manager. Andy Malcolm will talk about the good work undertaken by The Fishermen’s Mission on November 6 and on November 20 Sara Waterston of local Hunnable Funeral Directors will talk on The Humourist Side of Funerals. Our club endeavours to be simple in structure, free of the constraints and obligations of service clubs and involve members at minimal cost. The club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other and the opportunity for development of acquaintances. New members are welcomed. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at St John Ambulance HQ, Manningtree CO11 1EB, 10 for 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202
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Hadleigh’s very own artist, Margaret Laws, who is 95, has been painting and drawing for more than 50 years. Although she had no formal art school training, Margaret was helped and inspired by the professional artists she met in various art societies and groups. Her favourite subject is still-life in oils but she has also worked in watercolours and pastels. Margaret often pictorially recorded, predominantly in watercolours, many of her overseas holidays enjoyed by her and her husband once they had retired from farming in Hertfordshire. In addition to her love of art, Margaret has a large and beautiful garden surrounding her Hadleigh home. Her continuing poise and mobility can be attributed to her years as a classical ballet teacher and daily swims at the leisure centre. Margaret has two sons from her marriage to her late husband and school sweetheart, Jack, who was also a prolific artist. Her work, which has been exhibited throughout East Anglia, can also be found in USA, Italy and New Zealand. Margaret’s family actively supports the Albert Schweitzer charity Reverence for Life in Tanzania, which helps people in need to become self-sufficient. Margaret will donate any money from the sale of her pictures to that charity. The exhibition will be open from 5-7pm on Friday 11 October, from 10am5pm on Saturday 12 and from 10am-4pm on Sunday 13. A preview of Margaret’s work is also on display during September and October at Hadleigh and Boxford Health Centre (see page 4).
STOUR VALLEY U3A On August 14 we welcomed Terry Waite with a talk entitled Survival in Solitude. As a former hostage negotiator and hostage himself, he spoke of his experiences working for the release of innocent people across the world and he described his own experiences in captivity in Beirut. The theme of our meeting on September 11 is Great Composers of Film Music. Steve Johnson, a film enthusiast, will recall the history of music in film from the beginnings of sound, with emphasis on specific composers who have made significant contributions to music in film. Jenny Gibbs will talk to us on An Englishwoman’s Life in Rural Turkey on Wednesday 9 October. Her stories capture a simple, serene, pastoral way of life in a Turkish mountain village unchanged for centuries, from the day she first arrived there 25 years ago to today. On November 13 Magistrate Graham Higgins will talk of Tales From The Bench. He will look at our legal heritage, particularly the part played by Suffolk. He will relate how the role of magistrates and local events have played a part in this history and will bring us up to date with an opportunity to decide how a defendant should be sentenced by briefly outlining a case. He will also include some of his unusual experiences on the bench. We meet at Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt CO7 6TP at 2.15pm. Annual membership is £12 which entitles members to attend meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Each month The Coffee Grinders meet at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt CO7 6SD from 10am to noon. This meeting especially welcomes new members and gives all members the opportunity to meet the activity group leaders and the committee while enjoying a cup of coffee. The next meeting is on Friday 27 September.
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EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION HADLEIGH & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Monday 9 September Deb Hart is no stranger to the club. She has entertained us with willow weaving and demonstrated how to make a beautiful Christmas wreath using all kinds of natural materials. She returns this month to show us how to weave a willow dragonfly and will talk about a Second World War project with which she has been involved. The meeting starts at 7.30pm in Hadleigh Town Hall. Entrance is £4 for visitors and £2 for members to include refreshments. There will be a raffle and plants for sale. The competition for September is ‘the longest runner bean’. New members and visitors are always welcome. If you would like to find out more about the club we will be taking part in Hadleigh on Show on Saturday 5 October and look forward to seeing you there (see p3). hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com
If you are a member of, or a volunteer for, the National Trust, we invite you to get more out of your membership by joining our association where a warm welcome awaits you. After our summer break we recommence on September 17 when Roger Hermiston will give a talk entitled Churchill – Myth and Reality in the Second World. Roger, a writer of contemporary history books, will examine how Churchill, arguably this country’s greatest ever leader, led the country to one of its greatest triumphs, and, in doing so, distinguish the truth from the popular fiction surrounding him. We continue the Second World War theme on October 15 with a talk by Russell Bowes entitled Digging for Victory, when beautiful flower gardens were transformed into vegetable patches. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome; the entrance fee is £3. National Trust members and volunteers can join us for £8 per year (£12 per couple at same address). We publish three newsletters a year for members and enjoy interesting day outings and other events. For more information, including details of future events and outings, contact our membership secretary: membershipesnta@gmail.com / 01473 723761 www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
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KERSEY HARVEST FLOWER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2019 10.00AM TO 5.00PM Over the weekend St Mary’s Church will host Kersey’s flower festival, arranged to coincide with harvest time. St Mary’s is a Grade 1 listed Parish Church, entrenched in history and set in medieval surroundings. Come and be amazed by this historic village and church adorned in floral tributes worthy of its beauty. ADMISSION FREE, DONATIONS WELCOME. Refreshments and light lunches can be purchased in the church.
Presented by John Osborne Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Tuesday 17 September at 2pm This lecture illustrates the mighty Persian Empire of the Great Kings such as Darius and the Palace at Persepolis with its monumental architectural remains and wealth of relief sculpture. It traces the development of the Islamic architecture of mosques and palaces including Shah Abbas’ early 17th century Isfahan. We will explore how Shi’a Islam came to take root and became the ruling creed in the late 20thC Iran of the Ayatollah Khomeini. John worked for the British Council in Iran and Turkey and lectures on Islamic Civilization. He has taught Classics at Marlborough College for over 30 years.
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS SCOUTS FROM SUFFOLK JET OFF FOR SKILLS ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME Jo Cracknell, Unit 18 Leader, said: “I can’t believe we are actually here about to jump on the plane, the airport is full of Scouts. I have been counting down the days until we leave and finished packing two weeks ago. The people I am going with have become my closest friends and I can’t wait to make friends with Scouts from all over the world! We have skills to share food to taste, it’s going to be awesome.” As well as being a fantastic opportunity for young people, the event is an amazing chance for adult volunteers such as myself to take part in activities and learn new skills that they can use in other aspects of their life. Groups from Sudbury District included 3rd Sudbury, Hadleigh Explorers and 1st Clare. Unit 18 Iceni and Unit 19 Teagulls, both from Suffolk, left on 20 July to fly off to the World Scout Jamboree in North America. The Scouts from Suffolk joined 5,000 others from across the UK, and 40,000 more from nearly every country in the world, for two weeks of activities and skills development, while – best of all – making new friends at one of the most truly international events on the planet.
Chief Scout Bear Grylls said: “Scouts from Suffolk travelled 3,800 miles to wild and wonderful West Virginia, USA for the 24th World Scout Jamboree. These are some of our brightest and best and every one of them will be an ambassador for the Scouts, the UK’s largest mixed movement, helping prepare girls and boys with skills for life.
The UK Scouts flew to New York for 24 hours in the Big Apple. The city was taken over by the Scouts getting to know each other, seeing the sights and learning to navigate the big city, before they travelled to the Jamboree site in wild and wonderful West Virginia.
“World Scout Jamborees only happen every four years and tens of thousands of Scouts attend each one. They are incredible festivals of peace, friendship and adventure. Young people will make friends for life with people from over 150 countries, experience different food, language and culture while learning new skills. It will be the journey of a lifetime.
The World Scout Jamboree included opportunities for Scouts to learn new skills with other young people from across the globe. They experienced high adventure in a community of new residents from nearly every country in the world.
“The 2019 Jamboree, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, is set to be one of the biggest and most exciting yet. The theme is ‘Unlock a new world’ – focusing especially on how we can create a sustainable world together.”
ROBIN’S NEWS Baby Bears The Baby Bears have welcoming some new friends; we look forward to getting to know the new babies and to finding out what they are interested in.
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.
In the process leading up to a new baby starting at Robin’s, we offer settling in or trial sessions. This involves the parents or carers coming in for an hour with their child, where they sit with the child’s key person to discuss the child’s routine, likes, interests, allergies, etc. This is also a great opportunity for the child to become familiar with the room, their key person and other children, as well as for the parents/carers to get to know the key person and ask any questions they may have prior to their child starting. We then offer an hour trial where the child is dropped off; this allows them a short period of time to get used to being away from their parents/carers and for them to become more familiar with the adults and the room before they stay for a full session.
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
LAYHAM PLAYGROUP As we start a new year at Layham Playgroup, we are keen to explore all the changes that have occurred to our garden over the summer holidays; many thanks to Imogen who has planned and helped to redesign the garden area. We also wish to thank Steve and Tanith from The Queens Head who have provided new uniforms for the staff; they look really smart and ready for a new year!
Toddling Tigers We started the summer holidays with a visit from Zoolab. The Toddling Tigers had the opportunity to pet and hold a variety of different creatures, ranging from rats to tarantulas. They were intrigued by the animals, with squeals of excitement and lots of laughter. The children were able to experience something unique and thrilling, which they shared with our holiday club children. Gruffalos As you read we are preparing for our Gruffalos to return. It seems a long time ago that we wished our grown-up Gruffalos goodbye at our graduation ceremony. It was a wonderful way to say goodbye. The gifts, cards and very kind words where truly overwhelming and very much appreciated.
We are looking forward to hearing all the news from the summer and getting to know the new children. We wish those starting school well in their next stage of their education.
September sees us returning to Forest School with our new cohort, where we are looking forward to watching them flourish in the wonderful outdoors. Here’s to fun, learning and laughter ahead!
We still have some spaces available for the academic year September 2019 – July 2020; for more information please contact us at: 07999 866419 / admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk
If you would like 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
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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC Preparations continue for the new season with healthy numbers attending pre-season training, including a number of juniors looking to make the step up. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Club strips, dugouts, banners and boards on matchdays are all potential exposure for your business while supporting a local organisation. 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 at: davidgeorge5000@hotmail.com This upcoming season is the 125th anniversary of the club and there will be special events to mark this momentous achievement. We are looking to get in touch with as many former players and officials as possible. Please let us have your details by replying to the secretary or on our Facebook page. 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, so darts players, look out for the next event. We are always on the lookout for people who can help the club as committee members, either on the playing side or just in the background. Steve Butcher: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
HADLEIGH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB First Team Round-Up Unfortunately our start to the new season has not lived up to expectations as we have lost our five opening matches up to August 17. We have played some decent football, but not up to the level to overcome our opponents. However, one thing is certain; manager Christian will turn things around. Our results have seen a 3-0 loss at Kirkley followed by a narrow 3-2 loss at home to Stanway; we were level at 2-2 but they sneaked in a late goal to take the points. An away trip to a somewhat breezy London Colney saw us knocked out of the F.A. Cup at the first hurdle losing 2-0. Tuesday 13 saw a 3-1 home defeat at the hands of big spending Stowmarket. We took the lead through Joel Glover early in the first half, but Stow got their first before half time and killed us off with two second half goals. A difficult trip to Mildenhall saw us leave without any points as we succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, Joel Glover again getting our goal. Hopefully we will have more positive news next month. We gave a debut to new signing Reece Dobson at the Mildenhall match. Reserves Round-Up The Reserves last friendly saw a 3-1 home win over Kirton, our goals scored by Ben Regan, Lewis Oakes and Felix Vardon Barber. Saturday 17 August saw the start of their league matches with a home tie against Framlingham Town which we won 3-0, Sam Sharp scoring twice and Felix Vardon Barber get the other one. Under 18 Round-Up Their last pre-season friendly against Long Melford saw a 6-1 loss as manager Tom Camp sets about rebuilding the side following the departure of many players at the end of last season due to being over 18. Thursday 15 August saw their season commence at Felixstowe where unfortunately the hosts ran out winners 6-2, which Regan Partridge and Sony Tene scoring our goals. SEPTEMBER FIXTURES First Team Tues 3 (A): Stowmarket Town Sat 7 (A): Gorleston Sat 14 (H): Ely City Friday 20 (H): F.C. Clacton Weds 25 (A): Long Melford, League Cup Sat 28 (A): Newmarket Friday 4 October (H): Woodbridge
BURSTALL CARPET BOWLS CLUB We held our pairs tournament at Burstall Village Hall on Sunday 28 July when we also enjoyed a delicious lunch. The winners were Gill Bailey and Daphne Knights, runners-up Richard Sago and John Minchin. It was a very enjoyable day. Thanks to Keith Armes for organising the matches and everyone who prepared the lovely food. Keith presented the trophies at the end of the day and also presented the trophies for the men’s singles which had been played earlier in the year, the winners of which were John Minchin with Ivan Smith the runner-up. Pictured l-r are John Minchin, Richard Sago, Gill Bailey, Daphne Knight and Ivan Smith. We have four more games in the Summer League and look forward to playing in the First Division (East) in the Winter League this year having gained promotion last season. Of course, there was great celebration on our achievement! We would welcome new members. Just come along to Burstall Village Hall on a Monday or Friday evening at 7.30pm and give it a try. For further information contact Richard Sago: 01473 742468
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Reserves Weds 4 (A): Woodbridge, Chell Trophy Sat 14 (A): Mildenhall Sat 28 (A): Diss Under 18s Weds 4 (H): Wisbech St Mary, F.A. Youth Cup Weds 11 (H): Kirkley & Pakefield Royals, Suffolk County Mid-Week Cup The Veterans are running two teams this season, Hadleigh Utd Vets and Vets Brettsiders. Veterans & Vets Brettsiders Sun 1 (A): Trimley Sports (Vets) Sun 1 (A): Somerham (Brettsiders) Sun 9 (A): Kesgrave (Vets) Sun 8 (H): Lowewstoft (Brettsiders) Sun 22 (H): Martlesham (Brettsiders) Matches correct at time off going to press. July 200 200 Club Winners 1: George Wyatt (2) £100 2: David Crawford (74) £50 www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk Facebook: hadleigh united football club -official
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ON THE GRAPEVINE / CHURCH NEWS GRAB YOUR GOGGLES AND SIGN UP FOR ST HELENA’S NEW EVENT This brand new event will take place at Curve Wake Park, St Osyth on Saturday 14 September and swimmers can choose to swim either 1.5km or 3km. The 1.5km is ideal if you’re used to swimming in the confines of your local pool, or have yet to face longer distances, while the 3km route will push those looking for a longer challenge and is perfect for people training towards longer distance triathlons. Lisa, St Helena’s Events and Challenges Fundraiser, said: “We’re really excited to launch this new event that will hopefully appeal to regular swimmers as well as those looking for a new or different challenge. “This is the longest distance open water swimming event in north Essex and taking part is a great chance for people to experience the buzz of being part of a fantastic sporting event. All the money raised through people taking part in this sponsored swim will go towards helping local people face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them, their families and carers.”
Grab your goggles and take on the thrill of an open water swim for St Helena Hospice this September.
Anyone over the age of 14 can sign up and everyone will have to take a short swimming test on the morning of the event before they take on the 1.5km or 3km route. Entry is £25 per person and everyone who signs up will receive a swim hat to wear on the day and a well-earned medal at the end. To sign up, visit: www.sthelena.org.uk/openwaterswim
CAPEL & ELMSETT METHODIST CHURCHES Grains of Sand I’ve just returned from a four-day break on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. We went to Rhossili with a lovely three mile stretch of sandy beach and I wondered how many grains of sand were there. I Googled it when I got back and one estimate is that in all the sandy beaches and desert areas on the planet there are 7x1018 grains of sand (for non-mathematicians that is seven with 18 zeros after it – a very big number).
The Rev Andrew Sankey Minister at Capel Methodist Church 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216
I have been to dark sky areas in the Brecon Beacons and the Lake District and you can look up and see the millions of stars. The Hubble Telescope can see even more that the naked eye – one estimate is that there are 7x1022 (i.e. seven with 22 zeros after it). What a huge universe we live in – the mind can scarcely conceive it.
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What do these figures do for you? From the walk along to Worms Head at Rhossili we looked down at the people on the beach and they looked no bigger than insects. King David, a king in Palestine 2,500 years ago, looked at the amazing universe as he saw it and asked in a song he wrote “What are humans that God should think of them?”.
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If we find it difficult to grasp these numbers, let’s go the other way. Water contains molecules of H20. If you were to count the number of molecules in 10 drops of water you would get a number equal to all the stars in the universe. If you were to count the number of atoms in an average human body there would 100,000 times the number of stars in the universe (7v1027). King David indicated that God knows the exact number, not the estimates that we grasp after. In a healthy body the bone marrow releases 2.5 million new red blood cells every second into the blood stream. No wonder David said “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” and it led him to worship God. Dr Philip Bland served with The Leprosy Mission in India where performing surgery for people suffering from Leprosy. He too quoted David in describing the human body as “fearfully and wonderfully made by God”. The vastness and the intimate details all point to a wonderful God who created us in his image. The scale is too great for us to fully comprehend. Doctors, scientists, mathematicians and astro-physicists all give us a greater understanding of the amazing world and the amazing human body, and I praise and thank God for all the insights they bring, but I am just thankful that he knows everything about me and still loves me and wants to work in and with me and with all who will acknowledge him.
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AT CAPEL METHODIST Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister
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Worship and Communion with Rev Andrew Sankey United Prayer at Methodist
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Messy Church
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Harvest Worship with Mrs Emily Hannah
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AT ELMSETT METHODIST The Rev Derek Grimshaw, Minister at Elmsett Methodist 2 Henley Avenue, Ipswich / 01473 805486 / dkgrimshaw@msm.com Sunday 1
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Worship with Dr Liz Cope Communion with Rev Derek Grimshaw
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Worship with Mrs Maggie Finbow Worship with Mr William Glasse
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Messy Church
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Worship with Mr Geoff Wilson Worship with Rev Derek Grimshaw
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Communion with Rev Sue King Worship with Rev Diane Smith
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Harvest Worship with Rev Derek Grimshaw Worship with Rev Joan Pell
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Sunday Services (live streaming) 10.30am: All Age Worship including crèche, teaching and activities for ages three-13 6.30pm: Evening Service 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 9.30-11.30am. The second group for School Years 5 and 6 is called Equip runs every Thursday in school term time from 7-8pm. Baptismal Service We have a Baptismal Service on Sunday 15 September at 10.30am. Everyone wlecome! Oasis Our next Oasis event will be on Sunday 20 October at 4.30pm. This is an informal opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to make new friends. Further Information and where to find us: George Street, Hadleigh IP7 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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