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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR Gosh life is a juggling act sometimes. I find myself running from one responsibility to the other at such a ferocious pace these days I wish I didn’t need to sleep and could use those hours to catch up instead. Add something extra to the mix, such as making an Iron Age costume for school, sewing on Beaver badges, ordering a guitar case which has no chance of arriving on time, feeding the neighbour’s chickens while they are away... well I don’t know which way to turn. But I cope, perhaps not to everyone’s satisfaction, least of all my own, and treasure the moments when I can hit the pause button, take a deep breath and just stop. Everything we do to relax has involved some degree of work or stress for someone else, whether it’s watching a movie (consider how many hours of planning and effort go into making a 10 second clip of a movie like Moana) or going to the football (imagine the paperwork required to run an Under 8 football team), but when I snuggle up on the sofa or sit on the side of the pitch with a nice cup of tea I really don’t care. It’s my turn to escape. I’m ashamed to admit I’m equally selfish when it comes to many local events. Of course I want them to happen, but I want to enjoy the experience without any of the responsibility. Thank goodness there are others who are far less selfish than I. Presumably they find other ways to escape, but as you read through this month’s edition consider those who do make things happen, who open village halls, who schedule speakers, who organise fundraising events, who make the calls, send the emails, get the quotes, who cajole and harangue others to help, who take the minutes, boil the kettles, buy the biscuits, put up the posters, complete the funding applications... These are the people who provide moments of escape and fun and togetherness for the rest of us to enjoy. One day soon I will raise my hand and get more involved, but right now I need to make a torque!
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NEWS HADLEIGH MARKET GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH The future of Hadleigh’s weekly market now looks much brighter after a year of successful new management which has seen a rise in the number of new traders. In 2016, Babergh undertook an engagement exercise on the future of Hadleigh Market which had been in decline for a few years. Despite having a Market Charter dating back to 1252 and a community loyal to its High Street, the market had become reliant on just three regular traders. However, feedback received from local people last year revealed a great deal of support for the market and a desire to see more diversity on offer from traders including baked and artisan goods, speciality cheeses and seasonal offers to support and compliment the High Street shops. To help revive the market and fulfill the wishes of local people, Babergh teamed up with award winning local company Suffolk Market Events and in just over a year, Hadleigh Market now boasts eight regular stalls and additional ones that come on an occasional basis. The response to the new market has been so positive agreement has been reached between Babergh and Suffolk Market Events to extend the partnership for another two years. Justine Paul, owner of Suffolk Market Events, said: “I am absolutely delighted to be continuing my work with Babergh and Hadleigh Market. Over the last 12 months significant improvements have been achieved at the town’s weekly market and I am really looking forward to working hard to continue to improve it further. The market now has a consistent number of top quality stalls serving the people of Hadleigh with a brilliant range of products but there is more that can be done and over the next two years, with the continued support of Babergh, we will strive to achieve even better things for the market.” Councillor John Ward, Babergh District Council Cabinet Member for Economic Development said: “I am very pleased that Suffolk Market Events will continue to manage Hadleigh Market for the next two years. They have done an excellent job to increase the numbers of regular and occasional traders. Hadleigh is a growing town and deserves a flourishing market as an additional attraction to what is an excellent shopping experience.” Hadleigh Market is held every Friday morning between 8am and 2pm on the Market Place, just off the High Street. For further information about the market or to enquire about having a stall at the market, please contact Justine Paul: justine@suffolkmarketevents.co.uk / 07704 627973 Information can also be found at: www.hadleighmarket.com
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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY HADLEIGH We are delighted to announce that the Hadleigh Physiotherapy is our latest local business to sign up to support the work of Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance. Will and Lottie Dykes set up the practice in 2013 and are located at 111 George Street, Hadleigh in the heart of our community. Will and Lottie are joined by a team of experienced and dynamic health care professionals, and aim to provide every client with the highest level of patient care. They offer a comprehensive pathway to facilitate recovery by offering the following services: Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, Acupuncture, Swedish and Sports Massage, Respiratory and Paediatric Physiotherapy.
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR DEMENTIA Dementia is a loss of cognitive ability in a person who was previously unimpaired. It is an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms that occur when the brain is damaged by certain conditions. A lack of cognitive ability can significantly impact on an individual’s physical presentation. Physiotherapy can help an individual with dementia to remain as independent as possible. An assessment is best carried out in a client’s home or familiar environment. Depending on the client’s stage on their dementia journey it is often helpful to have a friend or relative present at the assessment to provide a detailed account of the individual’s past medical history, daily routine, problems and hobbies. Following a detailed assessment, a list of the individual’s problems will be formulated along with realistic goals and an appropriate treatment plan. The treatment plan will be specific to the individual’s needs. However, a general treatment plan may involve: • Muscle strengthening exercises • Dynamic balance activities • Practice of functional tasks – getting washed and dressed, cleaning • Transfer practice – on/off chair, on/off floor, in/out the bath
The team offer a person-centred approach and take time to listen to you, clinically reason the cause of your condition or injury and thereby will formulate a comprehensive treatment plan. This will help you to understand, alleviate and manage your condition and prevent the likelihood of its reoccurrence. As part of becoming a dementia friendly business the team have set the following aims: • We aim to encourage all our team to become dementia friends • We support the work of the local alliance • We will sign post people to local services that allow them to stay active and connected If your business or employer has not yet signed up to support the work of the alliance or you would like more information email us on hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk or visit: www.hadleighdementiafriends.co.uk
• Indoor/outdoor mobility practice • Stairs/slope practice • Pain relief • Fatigue management • Provision of mobility aids and equipment Depending on the severity of the dementia, communication, understanding and memory may be a problem for the individual. This can make it difficult for them to engage in treatment, understand the purpose of therapy and remember to do exercises in their own time. If this is the case, our experienced clinicians utilise functional every day activities such as walking to the bathroom or polishing a table as therapeutic exercise which has purpose and meaning to promote participation while achieving specific goals. Carer education is an important part of physiotherapy for dementia. The physiotherapists will provide physical demonstrations, verbal instruction and written handover to carers involved in the management of an individual with dementia to ensure holistic care 24 hours a day. Carers are often shown how to use equipment, how to roll or position someone in bed, how to transfer or walk with an individual safely. NICE and SIGN guidelines recommend physiotherapy for promoting and maintaining independence for this client group.
For more information on dementia visit: www.alzheimers.org.uk For more information on the alliance or dementia friends visit: www.dementiaaction.org.uk/local_alliances/9401 www.alzheimers.dementiafriends.org.uk/websession If you would like to get involved and become a dementia friend or dementia friendly business, contact Tracey at: hadleighdementiafriends@ssleisure.co.uk / 01473 823470
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA Ella Mary Batley celebrated her 100th birthday on September 14. Lots of love from family and friends on her very special day.
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Once again yet another month has rushed past and the year is running steadily onwards towards autumn and winter. As was mentioned last month, please do leave a light on when you go out; it’s getting darker earlier in the evenings now and it’s really obvious when no one is at home. And do remember to close and lock your windows and doors when out and that includes the windows upstairs. I know it sounds like we are nagging, but the alternative could be a lot of heartbreak, time and money. This month we appear to be having a few fly tipping incidents around some of the villages and in some of the more remote locations away from the villages and main roads. It’s very unsightly and sometimes a health hazard to the public and animals in the area so I would urge you to contact Babergh District Council to report any fly tipping if found or if seen being dumped to the Environmental Department.
MAMMOTH BOOK FAIR TO HELP CHILDREN Attracting bookworms from near and far, and now in its 28th year, the Colchester NSPCC Mammoth Book Fair will be taking place on Saturday 28 and Sunday, October 29 at Holmwood House School, Chitts Hill, Colchester CO3 9ST. Open from 9.30am-4pm on both days, the event will offer around 35,000 books, plus games, jigsaws (all completed in advance to avoid disappointment), CDs and DVDs. Stock is replenished on Sunday and entry is £1.50, with under-16s free. Funds raised will go towards the NSPCC’s Helplines available 24/7, every day of the year. They are Childline, for youngsters who have a problem and feel there is no-one they can turn to, and the NSPCC Helpline for adults who are concerned about a child’s welfare. The event will also support the NSPCC Schools Service which delivers Speak Out – Stay Safe assemblies and workshops for primary school children to enable them to recognise different forms of abuse, including bullying, and tell them how to seek help should they need it. More than 90% of the NSPCC’s revenue comes from donations, gifts, legacies and fundraising activities so public support is paramount in enabling the organisation to reach out to vulnerable children.
If you see people fly tipping – and if it is safe to do so – take the index mark and make/type of vehicle, but do not place yourself in a position of danger or possible conflict. Do report the time and place and any details taken to the council. Hopefully if the culprits can be found we can nip this one in the bud and stop others from doing the same. Now we come to gardens and the autumn rush to clear up and beautify before the rain and ice turn up during the next couple of months. Please lock away your mowers and tools; they are expensive and will cost you time, effort and money to replace if stolen. Fit a decent padlock and make sure you use it! Chain your mowers to something substantial and fit a shed alarm. Mark your tools and photograph them, and don’t forget to record the serial numbers, makes and model numbers as it helps us to find them if they do get stolen. You will need all these details if you do have to claim, so it’s best practise to have them to hand if you have to make a claim or tell us. Have a great month. PCSO 3041 Cooper, Hadleigh SNT As always, Hadleigh SNT is at Hadleigh Police Station and can be contacted at: hadleigh.snt@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Emergency: 999 / Non-Emergency: 101
YOUTH WORKED REQUIRED Youth Worker sought for a few hours per month to assist with the East Bergholt and Brantham Benefice Youth Group which meets on Sunday evenings in St Michael’s Church, Brantham. An honorarium is paid to the right person who must be in sympathy with the Christian faith and values which are our reason for existing. This would suit a student or someone considering youth work or ordination perhaps. The candidate will also be expected to undergo safeguarding clearance. Apply in the first instance to The Rev Steph: 01206 392646 / revstephvdt@googlemail.com 6
AWARD WINNING HEARING SPECIALISTS RELOCATE IN HADLEIGH Local award-winning hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre are relocating to brand new premises in Hadleigh this October. The company which has been housed within Hadleigh Health Centre since 2003, is joining a new venture known as Health By Design which is opening on Hadleigh High Street. Health By Design’s concept is to provide fantastic facilities for all types of health and complementary therapy providers including chiropodists, counsellors, reflexologists, acupuncturists, and now audiologists. The Hearing Care Centre, which recently won a top award for customer service it provides its patients, will to start with hold a clinic every Tuesday providing hearing assessments, fitting of the latest hearing aid technology, earwax removal and more. Karen Finch, Managing Director of The Hearing Care Centre, was very pleased to confirm the news; “This relocation has been long in the making and we are delighted that it has finally happened. I’d like to thank all of the GPs at Hadleigh Health Centre who made us feel extremely welcome during our 14 years there. I’m sure all of our patients will be very pleased with our new surroundings and we can’t wait to welcome them.” For further details please call The Hearing Care Centre on 01473 230330 or visit: www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk In Touch with Hadleigh
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OUT & ABOUT NEW BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR HADLEIGH AND SUDBURY The Hadleigh and Sudbury communities will soon have access to a new bereavement support service, thanks to the East of England Co-op Bereavement Support Services. Starting on Tuesday, October 10, the group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon at Hadleigh Town Hall. Supported by East of England Co-op Bereavement Support Counsellor Rebecca Louis, the free support group aims to bring people together over a cup of tea and provide professional support. For more information about the new Hadleigh and Sudbury Bereavement Support Group, or for one-to-one bereavement support, call Rebecca on 01473 231460.
HADLEIGH COMMUNITY CHOIR WELCOMES A NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR After the summer break, the choir are enjoying rehearsing again and we are excited to welcome our new musical director, Sarah Gallop. Julia, our publicity officer, caught up with her to find out a bit more about her. J: Sarah, I know you’re very busy because it was hard to find a time to meet up with you. What do you get up to when you’re not working with us? S: When it comes to jobs, I have many hats! I have two admin jobs and I also teach singing in a school, as well as giving singing, piano and music theory lessons privately. I am currently singing as part of a trio, with a clarinettist and pianist, and I am also studying for two operas Die Schöne Galatea and Carmen. J: Wow, music is obviously very important to you – what’s your earliest musical memory?
SHELLEY CHRISTMAS FAIR All Saints Church, Shelley IP7 5QX Saturday, October 28, 10am-1pm Free entry – stalls and vintage including Christmas gifts, produce, jams and chutneys, wooden pieces, metal art, greeting cards and a raffle. Drawing classes with Shelley’s premier artist Mike Crowe Plant Doctors Jim and Sarah Marshall (Best in Show, Chelsea) Small art and photography exhibit. Teas, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies.
CONSTABLE SINGERS CONCERT Constable Hall, East Bergholt Saturday, October 28 at 7pm Doors open at 6.30pm Raising funds for MIND Raffle, bar open during interval Tickets £7 including coffee/tea For tickets contact choir members or Mel: 01206 298628
S: I absolutely love music; I have always loved performing. I think my earliest memory is performing Every time I Lay an Egg I think of You in a primary school performance. If you don’t know the song, I strongly suggest you look it up; it’s a treat! J: With all those musical hats, why do you want to work with a choir and was there anything particular about Hadleigh Community Choir? S: What’s so great about working with a choir is we can create together. I particularly like the choir’s inclusive attitude, as well as the broad spectrum of music that you already perform. J: What do you think you’ll bring to the choir? S: I really want to build on those aspects of the choir. I am hoping to bring the ability to look at the music from a performer’s perspective. When you sing, it’s about your connection with the music as well as how you convey that to the listener. Some of it can be achieved through technique, but it’s a balancing act. I want you all to enjoy yourselves as well as push yourselves to achieve the next level. There is always something that each of us can work on, no matter how well we think we know a piece. J: Have you got any plans for things to do with us – different kinds of performances or musical adventures? S: I do have plans for the choir after we’ve had a few more rehearsals together, but I’m not telling! J: Hmm very tantalising! What kind of music do you enjoy singing yourself? S: I have recently been exploring some coloratura opera arias, so the really explosive fireworks stuff. There are some very exciting roles to be found, but I equally enjoy lieder, chanson, art songs. I am also a huge rock ‘n’ roll fan, and a metalhead, so there’s not much in the music world that I don’t enjoy. I’m not exactly a singer in these last genres though! J: Thanks Sarah, I’m looking forward to working with you even more now!
UNFOLDING ENLIGHTENMENT EVENTS Mind, Body and Soul and Quality Crafts Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge IP12 4AU Saturday, October 21, 10am-4pm. Admission £2.50 with 100% of door proceeds being donated to Over The Rainbow Children’s Charity which Unfolding Enlightenment Events are proud to support. 8
For those who already know the choir and want to know what has happened to Simon, he can now be found in the men’s section, enjoying his first love – singing! The choir is open to newcomers in all sections. We meet on Thursday evenings from 7.30-9.30pm at the United Reform Church. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. Come for a free try out! For more details call John (01473 823791) or Stella (01473 823477) or visit: www.hadscommunitychoir.onesuffolk.net In Touch with Hadleigh
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Castalian String Quartet: Sunday, October 22, 4pm at St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt Programme: Haydn’s Quartet op20 no2, Schumann’s Quartet in A minor op41 no1, Beethoven’s Quartet in A minor op132 Formed in 2011, this outstanding young quartet with its “richly romantic energy and passion” (Strad Magazine) is fast becoming a favourite of audiences in the United Kingdom and abroad. Almost immediately they were offered an award by the Elias Fawsett Trust and also the Countess of Munster Trust among others. In 2011 they achieved a Masters Degree in Chamber Music at the Hannover University of Music, Dance and Theatre, they then won first prize at the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition in 2015 and in 2016 they won third prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition. SVAM’S 67th season continues with: Sunday, November 12: Trio con Brio Copenhagen, St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, December 3: Gold and Dirt – Reflections on an Architectural Journey, illustrated lecture by architect John Lyall, Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, January 21: Bartosz Glowacki, classical accordion, Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, February 18: Savitri Grier (violin) and Richard Uttley (piano), St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, March 4: Young Musicians Concert* with talented local musicians 16 and under, Constable Hall, Gandish Road, East Bergholt, 4pm Sunday, March 18: Sacconi Quartet and Michael Collins (clarinet), St Mary’s Church, East Bergholt, 4pm *not included in season ticket Tickets: 01206 298426 / svamtickets@btinternet.com / www.svam.org.uk
FUNDRAISING JUMBLE SALE Saturday, November 11 from 2pm at Bentley Village Hall If you have anything you wish to donate, please bring it along to the hall from 9am on the day or telephone Pam (01473 310283) or Aimée (01473 311311) and we will arrange to collect it from you. If you would like to come to our sale, the hall will be open from 2pm. Tea and coffee will also be available. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support. In Touch with Hadleigh
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OUT & ABOUT CAPEL LIBRARY We have had a very busy summer with children completing this year’s reading scheme entitled Animal Agents. 122 registered, 86 finished and 20 didn’t get off the ground. Our presentation was on September 24 with Councillor Gordon Jones awarding certificates and medals. The children are now looking forward to seeing Olly the Magician, courtesy of The Friends of Capel Library. We thank all our volunteers who have helped us over the summer, an amazing 112.5 hours of valuable time. We could not have run the scheme successfully without you. CLUBS THIS COMING MONTH Babybounce Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17 (not 24 as it is half term holiday) and 31 at 2pm. Come and join in our little group of instrument shakers and movers. All are welcome, open to all children under the age of five accompanied by an adult carer. Minecraft Sunday 8 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Capel Creators Saturday 28 from 10.30am-12.30pm. Open to all children at a cost of 50p per child. This includes a drink and a biscuit. Under eights must be accompanied by an adult. Capel Library Book Group Friday 20, starting at 2.30pm. Come and join in our little group and suggest a title to read and share at the next meeting. Don’t forget that we sell stamps and book tokens of any denomination. We accept good quality second hand books to sell but please consider the condition before passing them over. We have had some books recently that haven’t made the grade. OPENING TIMES Monday: closed Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am-12.30pm Thursday: 9.30am-12.30pm Friday: 2-5pm & 5.30-7.30pm Saturday: 9am-3pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Contact: 01473 311699
FRIENDS OF CAPEL LIBRARY Thanks to all who supported and helped at Bentley Fun Day. It was good to have the sides back on the gazebo. Thanks too to County Councillor Gordon Jones for presenting the certificates to all those youngsters who completed the Summer Reading Challenge, and to the parents who supported their children throughout the challenge. This month we will be showing Churchill by popular demand. Make sure you book your tickets early to ensure you get a seat. Have you entered a team for our October quiz yet? This takes place in the village hall on October 21 at 7.30pm. It should be a good evening and the tickets include a ploughman’s supper The September winners of the 100 club were Kevin Austrin (£20), June Hall (£10), Isla Budgen (£10) and Bryn Hurren (£5). Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook. 10
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HALLOWEEN PARTY & DISCO Friday, October 27, 7-11pm Hintlesham Community Hall Family Disco / Fancy Dress Optional The bar will be open for refreshments and hot dogs will be on sale Tickets in advance: adults £4 / children £2.50 Family Ticket: 2 adults & 2 children £12 Tickets on the door: adult £5 / children £3.50 Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children £14 Available from Lauren (07539 172064) or
Suffolk-based Common Ground Theatre Company will be touring East Anglia in October and November with a riotous, theatrically inventive adaptation of Dickens’ masterpiece, with original music by Pat Whymark and featuring Julian Harries as (among others) Nell’s grandfather, Samson Brass and Mrs Jarley. Common Ground’s work was recently described by Libby Purves, in Suffolk Magazine, as “wonderfully inventive and creative”, and Andrew Clarke, writing in the EADT, said of their adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo: “It takes real skill to take a sturdy piece of classic literature and turn it into one of the most imaginative shows of the year.” The story follows ‘Little’ Nell Trent, who lives with her devoted grandfather in his London shop, a magical place filled from wall to wall with dust-laden treasures. He keeps his nocturnal gambling a secret, but becomes deeply in debt to the villainous loan shark Quilp. When he gambles away what little money they have, The Old Curiosity Shop is seized by Quilp as payment and Nell and her grandfather are forced to flee London. On the run, and with Quilp on their trail, the pair fall in with a succession of colourful characters, some friendly, some ominous. Over time, she becomes the parent and he the child, a burden which starts to take its toll on her.
Michaela (07881 854360 / Hintleshamevents@gmail.com) Hope to see you all there for a spooktacular night! All proceeds to Hintlesham and Chattisham Community Hall
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. The remaining dates for 2017 are: October 15, November 19 and December 10 Hope to see you, Hille and Trevor Peartree, 01473 310146 Chris and Marjorie Haste, 01473 311615
The novel was a sensation when it was serialised in 1840-41. The excitement at the release of the last installment has been compared to the publishing of the last Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It was so popular that New York readers stormed the wharf when the ship bearing the final instalment arrived in 1841.
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH, HADLEIGH YEARLY MEETING Saturday, October 21 at 7pm
Julian Harries (pictured) and Pat Whymark are the creative team behind Stoat Hall, The Mystery of St Finnigan’s Elbow and many more Eastern Angles Christmas shows. As an actor Julian has appeared in Eastenders, Detectorists, Spies of Warsaw, Doctors, and has just completed the recent UK and international tour of Dirty Dancing, playing Dr Jake Houseman.
In an illustrated presentation, archivist, Sally Looker, will explain what the archive contains, how it is administered and its location.
The tour runs from October 25 to November 25. For performance dates and venues, go to www.commongroundtc.co.uk or call 07807 341364.
A short business meeting will precede the talk. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.
THE HADLEIGH ARCHIVE The archive is a little known but important resource on the history of Hadleigh.
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY U3A Our speaker on September 13 was David Whittle, vice-chairman of the Harwich Society, with a presentation entitled I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside. The presentation informed us how the Victorians were suddenly able to travel due to the harnessing of steam in the form of paddle steamers and railways, leading to the development of seaside resorts on the Essex and Suffolk coasts, including Harwich and Dovercourt. Being a woman racing driver and racing at Le Mans is the subject of our talk by Celia Stevens on October 11. She will talk of her experience of racing historic cars three times at Le Mans Classic, once at Nuremburg and all over the UK. And she is still racing! On Wednesday, November 8, event organiser Eve Regelous, who worked closely with Harrods, will give a glimpse of behind the scenes of day-today life in this world famous company, including its history. We don’t have a speaker meeting in December, but have our popular Christmas lunch at the Constable Hall on Wednesday, December 6. This is always a popular event so early booking is advised. Our purpose is to encourage learning for those who are no longer in full time employment and emphasis is always placed on making learning active and fun as well as helping in developing friendships. We have a range of groups including language study, country walking and computer studies and groups that visit gardens, churches and historic buildings. In the main, membership is drawn from communities in the lower Stour Valley and adjacent areas including Brantham, Capel St Mary, Dedham, East Bergholt, Holbrook, Lawford, Manningtree, Raydon and Stratford St Mary. We are affiliated to the ThirdAge Trust, have over 260 members and 21 groups. For further information please visit www.stourvalleyu3a. org.uk where membership secretary Gillian Gibbs may be contacted. 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, except August and December.
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFELINE & CHARITY SHOP I have just returned from our weeklong ‘goodwill mission’ to Belarus. Of the 20 people on the trip, seven came from Mid Suffolk. All agreed without doubt that “no words, photographs or videos can truly give you the real picture”. One of our group was only 12 years old, but she was a great part of the team, joining in everything and helping wherever she could. Everyone commented her amazing attitude and as we restructure and redefine our itinerates we hope that more young people will want to join us in the future. In Minsk we visited the Children’s Cancer Hospital, the No 1 Baby Home and the Early Intervention Centre for young children. At the Cancer Hospital one of our supporters from Hadleigh was able to donate a huge quantity of juvenile and pediatric tourniquets that had been donated as a result of local fundraising. Prior to this the hospital had to use full adult size units on babies and children which was not only difficult for the hospital, but uncomfortable for the patients. A big thank you from the hospital to those in Hadleigh who helped to provide these. Onwards to Yaglavichi to meet with Father Vitali who is spearheading Project Share in conjunction with our charity. This is a declared ‘clean area’ so facilitates the building of a respite facility to allow children not well enough or able to travel for a variety of reasons to enjoy the same benefits of respite that the children who come to the UK do. This also presents volunteering opportunities for anyone interested in getting involved. We also had the privilege of being invited to attend the opening ceremony which takes place at the beginning of each new school year. This known as ‘First Bell’ and is a very old tradition in Belarus where the pupils in their final year welcome the newcomers to the school. We donated stationary to the school and this was met with tremendous gratitude. The headmaster had placed a box in the school hall inviting anyone to donate items to help those children who could not provide their own equipment. When we arrived it held three or four items, when we left it was overflowing! Further visits were made to other facilities again to donate much needed aid and provide support for the children. Four children will travel to the UK for a group visit in December. The girls will be aged between nine and 12 years so we are very keen to receive donations of clothing to provide for them while they are here and to take home with them. Not only will the break be invaluable to their health, getting them away from the severe winter, but they will also get to experience Christmas in the UK. For some of the less fortunate children we encountered on our travels we are again going to try to match them up with people in the UK who would like to send them a present at Christmas. Details and photographs of each child will be supplied together with a list of suggested small gifts. If you would like to be involved in this part of our program please get in touch with me as soon as possible as we need to start organising this now as it can take from four to eight weeks for parcels to get to the children. Link Chair Elizabeth Parker: 01449 760343 www.ccllmidsuffolk.org.uk
ALLOTMENT PLOTS IN CAPEL Half plots are available at £16 per annum. So if you live in or around Capel and fancy a go at growing your own please contact Dennis: sitemanager@capelallotments.co.uk / 01473 310988
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OUT & ABOUT STOUR VALLEY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Returning after our summer break on Wednesday, September 6, Tom Williams presented Everyone Has a Book in Them, and two weeks later on Wednesday 20, Philip Roberts talked about The Mary Rose. Both presentations were enjoyed by our members. Our first October meeting is on Wednesday 4 when Andrew Morton will talk of the work undertaken by Colchester Food Bank, followed on Wednesday 18 by David Ablewhite who returns to present The Royal Family. On November 1 Ted Wheatley presents Overland to India and on November 15 Dennis and Ann Kell will present Wildlife in the Falkland. On December 6 Paul Oliver presents his popular Christmas quiz and at the final meeting of the year Barbara Faulkner will tell us about The Man in Red. 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 at 10.30am. For further details please contact speaker secretary Dave Carman: 01255 880202
EAST SUFFOLK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION Our next meeting is on October 17 when John Field will be exploring the history of Ipswich Wet Dock and its impact on the town. John will follow the dock from its opening in 1842, covering its decline during the latter stages of the last century, and conclude by detailing the planning of the area to create arguably the most successful and exciting regeneration project between the Thames and the Humber. A must for all those interested in local history. We meet at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre (Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF at 7.15pm. Visitors (even if not National Trust members) are welcome, entrance fee £3 each. National Trust members/ volunteers can join us for £8 a year (£12 a 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 – or visit: www.membershipesnta.btck.co.uk
MORE LORRIES FOR HADLEIGH QUARRY MONSTER We live near Hadleigh quarry, which is operated by Buffalo Crow Ltd., who has sought Environment Agency permission to bring in 519,586 tonnes of inert waste for contractual backfilling. This will entail at least 24 heavy duty lorry movements a day, increasing the current seven or eight to around 30 to 40 every working day for the next seven years or so. However, another company has applied to Suffolk County Council to install a wash plant at the quarry to wash and process the aggregates it produces and close down when the quarry is exhausted. Their application reference is SCC\0157\17B. The proposed plant is very large (40m x 39m x 8m) and capable of processing over 450,000 tonnes per year, completely dwarfing the quarry’s 36,000 tonne annual output. It also requires four very large silt lagoons, each 80 metres x10 metres of an unknown depth, water silos and massive aggregates stockpiles, all of which pose a very real danger to life for children who can, and do, trespass on the quarry site. It is completely unnecessary for quarrying operations and will not benefit Hadleigh in any way. Installation will almost certainly be very expensive so we are concerned that, despite what the application says, permission will very rapidly be sought to bring in aggregates from far and wide to keep the monster fed, and, within a year or so, to have it accepted as a permanent site, blighting the area for decades to come. How else can it be viable? The plant will create noise, dust and potentially lots and lots of additional heavy duty lorry traffic. 450,000 tonnes a year could mean a at least 130 heavy duty lorries queuing up to use the already very busy Aldham Mill Hill/A1071 junction every working day for decades to come, plus another 30 to 40 every working day for the next seven years. Does Hadleigh really want all this and a very large, noisy, dusty, potentially hazardous processing and distribution plant on its doorstep possibly for many years to come? Google ‘Hadleigh Quarry Petition’ for an online petition protesting against the wash plant Mr & Mrs N Pechy
SUFFOLK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Recently bereaved or experiencing a delayed reaction? Are you in need of help and support? Why not join a small focused group, of five to 10, sharing bereavement issues? Groups are led by an experienced facilitator creating a warm, safe environment in which to explore the many aspects of loss. Groups are held in Hadleigh (afternoon) and Capel St Mary (evening) and are free to Suffolk residents. New members are welcome. For more details or to reserve a place contact Patrick or Margaret: www. suffolkbereavement.org.uk / sbsg246@gmail.com / 01206 299832 Talk to us at our pop up information event at Hadleigh Library on Tuesday, October 3, 11am to 3pm. 14
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OUT & ABOUT / SCHOOLS HADLEIGH & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB On Monday, October 9, we are pleased to welcome Peter Maddison from the Suffolk branch of Butterfly Conservation to share his expertise with us. Why not come and join us? We are a friendly bunch and are always very pleased to welcome visitors. Our meetings start at 7.30pm at Hadleigh Town Hall (opposite The Ram). The entrance fee is £3 for visitors and £1 for members which includes refreshments. There are also bargains to be found on the plant stall, as well as a raffle. We hope to see you there.
HINTLESHAM & CHATTISHAM GARDENING CLUB The autumn Sshow was once again a great success with 300 entries. Thanks to Cathy and her team of helpers, including Pauline’s stall. Great tea and cakes in the kitchen and a well-supported draw. TROPHY WINNERS G Timms Memorial Trophy – Best Exhibit, Vegetables:
Mr John Mower
Mrs J Mitchell Trophy – Most Points, Vegetables Div 1:
Mr John Mower
J I T Bryce Trophy – Most Points, Flowers inc. Pot Plants: Mr Hugh Richards Mr J Oakley Trophy – Best exhibit, Cut Flowers & Pot Plants: Mr John Mower
RSPB FLATFORD WILDLIFE GARDEN
Parham Trophy – Most Points, Floral Art:
Mrs Stephanie Coupland
Have you noticed groups of starlings gathering together towards dusk lately? Have you seen them wheeling through the sky in a fluid everchanging shape, swooping, shrinking closer together, then expanding again as they go from dense tear-drop to scroll to funnel?
Robert Bryce Trophy – Best Exhibit, Floral Art:
Mrs Chris Hodge
Mrs E M Oakley Memorial Trophy – Most Points, Cookery:
Mrs Stephanie Coupland
These changing shapes, or murmurations as they are known, are often shown on television at this time of the year, filmed where enormous gatherings come together to roost, often in reed beds, but sometimes somewhere unexpected, like beneath Brighton Pier! Well, we don’t have massive clouds of starlings in this area now, although there have been in the past, but if we’re lucky we do still see small murmurations.
Simpson Trophy – Most points, Handicraft:
Mrs Gilly Thomson
J & S Mower Trophy – Most Points, Ladies:
Mrs Liz King
E Howe Trophy – Most Points, Men’s:
Mr J Mower & Mr H Richards
Starling numbers have been declining over recent years and it would be great if we all made them welcome in our gardens to help them survive. If we leave our lawns to grow a little longer and avoid using chemical sprays, we may be rewarded by having them arrive in a gang to dig out the leatherjackets (larvae of crane flies, or daddy-longlegs) this autumn.
CLUB TROPHIES Children 7 and Under: Children 8 and Over: 12-16 Years:
George Langton Elizabeth Butcher Holly Friston & Emma Leney
CLASS 25 – CLUB POTATO 2017 Exhibitor John Mower Peter Eaton Alison Martin Liz King Hugh Richards Marina Gray Ian Bryce Alan Hodge
Weight lb (kg) 6lb 9oz (2.971) 5lb 6oz (2.423) 5lb 2oz (2.328) 4lb 2oz (1.865) 4lb 1ox (1.844) 1lb 7oz (0.640) 1lb 6oz (0.634) 12oz (0.345)
We can also help other garden wildlife as the season changes. Plants that flower into the autumn, such as sedums and asters, will provide late supplies of pollen and nectar that help over-wintering insects. These insects may, in turn, become food for the birds in early spring. From October 23-27 we will be running autumnal family activities at Flatford Wildlife Garden. Talking of 11-year-old boys – anyone for conkers? For more details visit: www.rspb.org.uk/flatford Visitor Experience Officer Sharon Barker
We have been getting to know all our new families at playgroup and the children are settling into the playgroup.
Our Annual General Meeting is being held at the village hall on Wednesday, October 11 at 7.30pm, where we shall be thinking about the year ahead. We are also preparing for an autumn fun morning on Wednesday, October 25.
The weather has provided us with lots of different opportunities during our outdoor play; we have had bubbles and streamers on windy days, walks to see the changes in the trees on sunny days and puddles to splash in after rainy days.
We still have some places available; if you are interested in seeing Layham Playgroup for yourself and would like to arrange a visit, please contact us: admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk / 07999 866419
The weather has also helped the flowers and vegetables in the playgroup garden to grow. Our sunflowers have grown very tall and our tomatoes are starting to turn red. We are waiting for our apples to be ready to pick from our apple tree.
Ladybird Toddler Group takes place every Wednesday morning from 9.30-11am during term time and is open to all children from birth to five years.
As we think about the changing season we are looking forward to celebrating our Harvest Festival at St Andrew’s Church.
We have a range of toys and activities ranging from a quiet baby area to role-play, small world, playdough and crafts.
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SPORT EAST BERGHOLT UNITED FC The season has kicked off for the First Team and Reserves, albeit a limited schedule and a slow start for both teams. However, from September 8 there is a full fixture list. UPCOMING FIXTURES 1st Team / Senior Division Sat, Sep 23: Grundisburgh (A) Sat, Sep 30: Bramford Utd (H) Sat, Oct 7: AFC Hoxne (H) Sat, Oct 14: Bramford Utd / Suffolk Senior Cup (A) Sat, Oct 21: Haughley Utd (A) Sat, Oct 28: Henley Athletic (H) Sat, Nov 4: Colpestonians (A)
SUFFOLK ROCKETS NETBALL CLUB Suffolk Rockets Netball Club is a brand new netball club offering netball to girls in School Years 6-8 and ‘Back to Netball’ (B2N) sessions for adults 16yrs+. The club has been running since August and has already attracted 25 adults to the B2N sessions ranging in age from 16 to 69 years. B2N offers adults a chance to get back into netball in a non-competitive, fun and welcoming environment. Netball is great for fitness and socialising, as well as general health and wellbeing. B2N is for any standard of player, most members hadn’t played for 20-30 years.
Reserves / League A Sat, Sep 23: Mendlesham Reserves (H) Sat, Sep 30: Newmarket Town Res / Suffolk Senior Res Cup (A) Sat, Oct 7: Sporting 87 Res (A) Sat, Oct 14: Wenhaston Utd Res (H) Sat, Oct 21: Ipswich Athletic Res (H) Sat, Oct 28: Henley Athletic Res (A) Sat, Nov 4: Framlingham Town Res (H)
Our junior club offers training to School Years 6-8 as well as competitive league netball for Year 7 girls. We have already had a great response for the juniors with many girls already signed up for the season. A big thank-you to Councillor Mick Fraser who has supported the junior club by awarding them £400 from his Locality Budget towards new netball kit. The kit will be worn at league matches and tournaments. Mick visited the junior girls on September 13 and spoke to them about why the project was important for him to support.
A Team / League B Sat, Sep 23: Benhall St Mary Res (H) Sat, Sep 30: Claydon Res / Suffolk Primary Cup (H)
We are always welcoming new members either to the juniors or B2N sessions. We are also looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to join the coaching and umpiring side of the club.
Sat, Oct 7: Cedar Park Res (A) Sat, Oct 14: Trimley Red Devils Res (A)
For more information please contact head coach, Hayley Greenhill: suffolkrocketsnc@hotmail.com
Sat, Oct 21: Haughley Utd Res (A) Sat, Nov 4: Stowupland Falcons Res (A)
Facebook: Suffolk Rockets NC
Fixtures are subject to change. To confirm visit: http://fulltime.thefa.com/Index.do?league=4358069 EVENTS Saturday, September 30: Quiz November 18 (provisional): Race Night We are always looking for people to help the club as committee members, either on the playing side or just in the background. If you would like to sponsor the club in some capacity we would also be delighted to hear from you. Steve Butcher: stevebutcher55@btinternet.com
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CHURCH NEWS CAPEL & ELMSETT METHODIST CHURCHES
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 Audio recordings of our services are available on our website, YouTube and as podcasts from iTunes. 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. Midweek Small Groups We have seven small groups meeting on two evenings (Tuesday and Wednesday) and one that meets Thursday daytime in the Chapel lounge and in homes around Hadleigh and the surrounding area for Bible study, fellowship and prayer. FREE CAP Money Management CAP Money is a comprehensive yet surprisingly simple money management course that has received national recognition. It lasts three weeks to help you get, and then stay in control of your finances. Proven to be effective for thousands of people. Baby, toddler, children and youth groups 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 from 9.30-11.30am. We also hold a group for young people in School Years 7-9 (Thursdays 7.45-9pm) called 7-Up! Take time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at our Oasis afternoons. We offer an informal opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere, to make new friends, to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some gorgeous cakes. This is a free event. There will be music with your own song choices being taken into consideration which will be followed by a short talk. Free transport is provided. Please see our website for full details or call the church office on 01473 829602.
SURPRISE, SURPRISE! When I was 18, I went to a big youth gathering in the Potteries. There were about 150 young people meeting every week. I was struck by the number of young people who were saying “God said this to me”. I felt uncomfortable. I knew a story from the Bible of how young Samuel had heard God calling him, at night. He didn’t realise it was God and thought it was Eli, the elderly priest. Three times he went to Eli, in answer to the call. On the third visit, the penny dropped, and the priest said “it is God calling you”. Eli had grown so accustomed to God not speaking because many people were doing lots of wrong things – so even he was taken by surprise. As an 18-year-old, I had thought that it was just super good spiritual people who would hear God speaking to them. Here at the youth meeting ordinary young people like me were talking about what God was saying and doing in their lives. At the end of the session a 16-year-old girl got up and spoke and used the words of a very old hymn Whosoever Will May Come. I realised I had learnt lots of facts and stories about Jesus, but hadn’t ever ‘come’ to Jesus. I knew about Jesus, but didn’t know him. Like I know about the Queen, but I can’t say I know her. At that meeting, I didn’t leave my seat, but I knew something had changed in me. Jesus knew all about me and my mistakes and failures and still loved me. As I read some of the stories of Jesus again, I realised how Jesus’s friends made so many mistakes and got things wrong. I was in good company when I didn’t get it right. The invitation of the hymn is to all but we have to choose to respond. My prayer life began to change – not just talking at Jesus, but with him – giving him a chance to get a word in. At church yesterday we had a timely reminder of the importance of prayer and listening for God’s voice, both as individuals and together as a Church. As in Eli’s time, we can get used to silence from God and forget he wants to communicate with us. That’s blaming God! The fact is He wants to communicate, and we are bad listeners, we are taught independence and choose not to give God time. Whether you have begun that journey or not, or whether you are in the doldrums and not hearing, you can always start again. If I can help, please be in touch. AT CAPEL ST MARY METHODIST Rev Andrew Sankey, 8 Roundridge Road, Capel St Mary IP9 2UG apsankey@gmail.com / 01473 311178 / 07966 187216 Home Groups on various days and times – contact the Minister Sunday 1
10.30am 6.30pm
Worship with Rev Bev Barclay Prayer
Sunday 8
10.30am 6.30pm
Worship with Mr Victor Jack Worship with Rev Andrew Sankey
Sunday 15
10.30am
Worship with Mrs Alyson Ellis
Sunday 22
10.30am 7.30pm
Worship and Communion with Rev Sankey United Prayer at St Mary’s
Sunday 29
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Worship with Mr & Mrs Tom & Lou Boswell
AT ELMSETT METHODIST Rev Derek Grimshaw, 2 Henley Avenue, Ipswich dkgrimshaw@msm.com / 01473 805486 Sunday 1
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FURTHER INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND US George Street, Hadleigh IP7 5BE
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Tel: 01473 829602 and speak to Chris.
Sunday 15
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Sunday 22
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Communion with Rev Derek Grimshaw Worship with Rev Diane Smith
Sunday 29
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Worship with Mike Stock Worship with William Glasse
Website: www.hadleighbaptist.org.uk Twitter: @HadleighBaptist Facebook: HadleighBaptistChurch YouTube: Hadleigh Baptist Church 18
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