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Steering Hadleigh in the Right Direction The Hadleigh Steering Group met for the first time on Monday 6th January at the Hadleigh Leisure Centre. The Group is supported by Babergh District Council, but is essentially a crossparty, cross-community group to bring co-ordination and leadership to the opportunities and issues facing the town in the near and medium future. The aim is to work together so that Hadleigh can grow and develop with a vision that is shared and in a way that is desired and intended rather than in a piecemeal and reactive manner, often resulting in delays and frustrations. It is intended that, with real co-ordination, we can achieve greater success in meeting community and business aspirations. The current members of the Steering Group are Tony Addison (Hadleigh Chamber of Commerce), Kelvin Avis (Hadleigh High Street), Jan Byrne (Hadleigh Town Councillor), Mark David (The Cooking Experience), Kathryn Grandon (Babergh District Councillor), David Grutchfield (Babergh District Councillor and Hadleigh Town Councillor), Craig Hutton (Porch Project), Andrew Macmillan (The Ram), Mary Munson (Babergh District Councillor and Hadleigh Town Councillor), Brian Riley (Suffolk County Councillor and Babergh District Councillor), Richard Whiting (Hadleigh Town Councillor), Mark Wincer (Wincer Kievenaar Chartered Architects). The Chair of the Group is Brian Riley and the Vice Chair is Jan Byrne. The Group is limited in number so as to be more manageable, but it will invite other groups and individuals to share their ideas on specific topics. In the spirit of openness and transparency future meetings of the Steering Group will be held in public at a local community venue. Much of the first meeting was taken up with discussions as to Terms of Reference and scope of activities. ...Continued on page 5
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The Group did resolve to focus initially on Tourism (making Hadleigh a better place to visit), Job Creation and Community Connectivity (sharing and linking knowledge and facilities in Hadleigh and the surrounding areas to reflect the growing needs of the whole community ranging from youth to older people) These three areas will also direct the way we look at the future of the Brett Works site and East House, as well as other matters, such as the Corks Lane Council complex. The next meeting is in a month’s time and our ambition is that we can give direction and leadership as to what Hadleigh needs within a relatively short time. We welcome your input. If you feel you have ideas you can contribute we have a dedicated email: info@hadleighsteeringgroup.co.uk so please feel free to contact us with your suggestions. Overall, a good start for a Hadleigh New Year!
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Hi readers: I have had a great time in New York. I was collected from Heathrow by Martin of Voyager Travel Hadleigh in his posh Ford Galaxy. I have used Martin on many occasions and he is dependable and reliable. If you need transport then give him a call Tel. 01473 828102. I do enjoy travelling and over the years I have been lucky enough to visit New York a number of times for business and pleasure. The picture shows the New York skyline behind me. You will see One World Trade Centre which is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1,766 feet and will be officially opened shortly. There are public observation decks on Floors 100/102. Before 9/11 I went to Windows on the World, a restaurant at Floors 106/107 of the North Tower of the World Trade Centre. As those towers came down I couldn’t imagine how terrible it must have been for the people who were up there. Ground Zero is no more and the area is to be known as The World Trade Centre. On this visit my mother and I marvelled as the sun set when we were 70 floors up at the Rockefeller Centre. Whilst I was at The Cathedral at Bury St Edmunds at Midnight on Christmas Eve, I recently had a run over to Ely Cathedral traversing a scenic route through the Fens to get there. It was a grey wintry January day, however, I took a convertible car and it was exhilarating to have some frosty air blowing around. It was quite incredible how the mighty Ely Cathedral was constructed in 1300 or thereabouts. It costs £6,000 per day to keep the Cathedral going so I suppose that justifies the entrance fee of £8. To ascend the Towers is more expensive. Property prices in London particularly seem to be soaring. Gazumping is back. Sellers agree a price and shortly after think that they can get more and change to another Buyer. There is no obligation on either party until an exchange of contracts. An insurance has been launched to protect against abortive costs in a property transaction. I believe that the premium is £58 for £1,500 of cover for legal fees and surveyors’ fees. We can assist you should that be a matter of interest. It is irritating that large conveyancing factories seem to be prevalent. As Solicitors, in dealing with these places one is kept waiting on the ‘phone often for 10 minutes and even then you cannot speak to the person doing the job. What a client experiences I dread to think. The service that one receives from a firm such as mine is a million miles away. You are able to speak to someone with immense experience immediately and to obtain allround advice. Service sets us apart. Howard Gibbons
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Towards the Deep End I am forever being amazed at the activities in Hadleigh which are lurking under the radar poised to spring out and catch you by surprise. Hadleigh is seething with such activities. Elsewhere in this magazine there is a report on the first meeting of the Hadleigh Steering Group. The Group teemed with focussed ideas and it was an interesting exercise to agree on priorities, some of which will have a short fuse and quick results (we hope) and others which have longer fuses but which promise bigger bangs! One facet of the Group’s activities will be to reach out to other groups in the community. Three groups have offered to come and share their ideas with us. The first meeting was fantastic and the three key issues were Tourism (making Hadleigh a better place to visit), Job Creation and Community Connectivity. And then synchronicity took place. Whilst we were talking about making Hadleigh a better place to visit, St. Mary’s Church was looking at “re-ordering”, which is the official word for reinventing, restoring and recreating the Church so that as a property it is fit for the 21st century. The plans are exciting (and not cheap). There is a painting of the Church’s interior before the Georgians put in box pews and before the Victorians put in the bench pews we know today. Stripping out the furniture back to its early concepts reveals an incredible open space, full of light and leading the eye towards the East. St. Mary’s won’t go that far, but it will say good bye to seventy seven pews and keep twenty. The re-ordering will be a tremendous tourist draw. When did you last see a medieval church being restored and looking back to its roots as well as looking forward to the Community’s future needs? We might even find Guthrum’s tomb. February and March will see a wood carver in residence fettling the remaining pews and tarting up the other woodwork. This is not a job for the amateur. The wood carver is fully professional and very much aware of his contribution to our long term future. An example of the historic woodwork in the Church is the head of the wolf retrieving the head of St. Edmund after he had been slain by the Danes. Traditionally, Edmund’s decapitated head was thrown into the forest, but was found safe clasped between a wolf's paws, protected from other animals and uneaten. This wolf has a cloven paw and a very fine cloak and collar. The copyright for the drawing is by Stephen Govier. 01379 666532 printssg@yahoo.co.uk. and Suffolk County Council. THIS ARTICLE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF BRIAN RILEY, DISTRICT COUNCILLOR, HADLEIGH NORTH AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR FOR HADLEIGH. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS THOSE OF BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL OR SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
District Councillors Kathryn Grandon and Brian Riley will be holding their monthly walk in surgery on Saturday 8th February at Hadleigh Library from 11 until noon. You are welcome to drop in or to call 07866 581 556 to discuss your concerns and interest in the well being of our town. Appointments are not necessary.
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Cash Mob at the Idler We were somewhat concerned to learn that we had been selected for a visit by Cash Mob Suffolk on January 4th. It isn’t really a mob just well behaved people who are trying to support independent shops in our High Streets and come clutching £10 notes which they intend to spend in one independent shop The group has been newly formed and once a month they will be visiting towns throughout Suffolk. It also gives them a chance to look round the town, visit other shops and have coffee. Several members of the group who had come from Ipswich had never been to Hadleigh. This seems a most enjoyable way of spending a Saturday morning touring different towns in Suffolk and meeting people who care about local shops. Next month they will be going to Felixstowe. We thoroughly enjoyed the morning talking to the visitors and telling them about Hadleigh. The additional sales were an added bonus. If you would like to know more about the group and see pictures of their visit to Hadleigh click on their site on Face Book Cash Mob Suffolk or look on You Tube
Nature’s Most Spectacular Night Show – The Northern Lights Amazing, magical, wonderful, awe inspiring, out of this world, mesmerizing and enchanting are just some of the words to describe the Northern Lights. These natural phenomena, of which sightings can never be guaranteed, bring a certain magical touch to your holiday. There are many theories about the best place and best time of year to see them. One thing is certain, they are very much real! What are the Northern Lights? Displays of the Northern Lights occur when solar particles enter the Earth’s atmosphere and on impact emit burning gases that produce different coloured lights. Where can you see them? The most spectacular displays occur in the northern parts of the following areas: the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Alaska, Canada and Russia. Where you go will depend on your budget and the time available, but a more crucial decision is what else you want to do when you’re not standing outside in sub-zero temperatures staring up at the night sky with fingers crossed. When to go Displays of the lights are notoriously unpredictable and cannot be forecast in advance. In the northern hemisphere, the aurora season runs from late September or early October to late March. The lights may be seen at any time during this period, but late October, November, February and March are the best bets. The period either side of a new moon is recognised as the best time to see the Northern Lights. The remaining New Moon dates for 2013/14 are 1st & 30th March and for 2014/15 23rd October, 22nd November, 21st December, 20th January, 18th February & 20th March. Although visible during all phases of the moon, the light from a full moon can dilute some of the effects. For the best viewing conditions the sky needs to be clear and you need to be away from artificial light such as street lighting. What is a Solar Maximum? We are currently experiencing a solar maximum. The Northern Lights are affected by the energy, or solar flares, emitted by the sun. A solar cycle generally lasts about 11yrs. The energy and solar flares are currently at their expected peak. The recent ‘flip’ of the Sun’s magnetic field marks the midway point of the current solar cycle, extending the current period of solar maximum into the winter of 2014/15. Who can go on a Northern Lights Holiday? Anyone! We have a full range of Northern Lights holidays from the active (eg. Husky sleds) to the more sedate Northern Lights cruise. www.travel-stop.co.uk 57 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5DY Telephone: 01473 828728 Fax: 01473 829647 ABTA P6645
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“It all started with a phone call, ‘You need to look at this website’, so I did and was hooked by the whole concept of ‘inclusion’ and ‘team-spirit’, When I arrived at Palma to join the ship, there was a little feeling of apprehension on my behalf to make the transit from ‘passenger’ to ‘crew’, but these fears were immediately overcome, not only by the warm welcome of the permanent crew, whose professionalism and competence put me instantly at ease, but also by the sheer beauty of SV Tenacious. As a 58 year old, who suffers from MS and needs to use a wheelchair and crutches, I had never mixed before with other people with disabilities – yes it is fair to say that I had met, but never spent ten days in their company. This I found, to be one of those ‘life changing’ moments that made me realise that I could help and be helped by people who were less able than myself. That I could be a part of a fully functioning crew. Then the learning began: which rope did what, who was who, what was the correct terminology and the layout of the ship – the lifts, the heads, the watches – all the complicated procedures to make the voyage run like clockwork…. and then ‘the ultimate variable’ – the weather changed. Now some of us have strong constitutions, cast iron stomachs and enjoy the pitching and yawing of a rough sea; others unfortunately, of a tender disposition, found this uncomfortable, but it is at times like this that we all pulled together, helping to bond the crew into a unit… all part of that ‘life changing’ moment. To helm a sixty five metre square rigger at two a.m. in a blow, is an experience in itself. To helm while the yards are being trimmed and watch the ‘organised chaos’ come together as part of a well-trained working machine, not only gives you a feeling of personal satisfaction but also pride in your ability as a disabled person to be part of that team, of having been able to contribute, even in a small way, gives you a buzz that you won’t find elsewhere. This was translated into our team spirit when it came to our shore runs in Barcelona. Eating out in a restaurant with other people in wheelchairs, sharing the same difficulties and problems is a very ‘levelling’ life experience. When asked, ‘what did I take away from the voyage?’ – a new found belief in myself, that I can do things like go up in the rigging, be a part of a functioning crew, help others less able than myself, be helped by those who are more capable, good friendships with people I would not normally meet – but look forward to meeting again. If asked ‘Would you do it again’? ‘Yes, where do I sign’! (here!!!) Bobby Gales Jubilee Sailing Trust , 12 Hazel Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO19 7GA. 023 8044 9108 jst.org.uk
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A New Year has started and we have had a great turnout over the last few weeks. The Christmas party was well attended and our founder members came to present the 'Gentle Team Shield' to the members who won the (now) annual teams event. Congratulations to David, Liz, Paul and Peter. In January we held a special duplicate session where the boards were all predealt. Players were able to take the details of the hands home and compare with their own results as published on our web site to see what they should have done! As always new members are welcome and you can come along and try playing as a guest. We will endeavor to find you a partner if you do not have one. Details of our location and times more information can be found on our web site hadleighbridgeclub.co.uk
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Kersey Mill Newsletter With Christmas and the New Year celebrations well behind us thoughts are now on a romantic Valentines with someone special or the appearance of Easter Eggs in shops – soon be Christmas again comes the sigh. Over the years the mill has seen a number of romances start and lead to marriage in Kersey or Hadleigh church. One such couple were John Brame Bradbrook who moved to the area and started work in 1862 where he soon met Anne Hoy who worked in Hadleigh as a maid. They walked out – as dating was called by the Victorians – until John proposed to Anne. They married on 1st February 1866 with John living to the grand old age of 72 and Anne living on for a few more years until they were reunited again in Kersey church yard. Many others have met and gone on to marry or go their separate ways as sure is to continue as many young couples celebrate their wedding day at the venue. Things on the building side have slowed a little due to river height and the cold weather so everyone is looking forward to enjoying another season in the adventure of putting the mill back together. Despite the weather being against us we have managed to do further works toward reinstating the steel plate adjacent to the waterwheel. The plate is incredibly heavy and took five men and an engine lift to lower it back down into the head race. Pictured is Callum Davis who was ably assisted by Steve & George de Lara-Bell Gary Barnes and Bill Griffiths The plate having been lowered into the head race now needs to be fixed close up to the wheel back in its original position you may recall this was a find that was recovered from under the water wheel over a year ago looking very sorry for itself indeed, its function is to help retain as much water in the buckets as possible thus increasing the wheels efficiency. Lovely to see it going back in. In March the plan is to continue work on the reinstatement of the plate and we will continue to work on the gates and reinstating the buckets on the wheel.. All three tasks are quite time consuming and will probably take several months to complete. Allan Scott-Davies
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Do you sing? Would you like to sing with us? Right now is an excellent time to join Hadleigh’s fastest growing choir, a group of people who love singing together and giving public performances for charity and good causes. We are serious about our singing but we also aim to make the choir experience fun and rewarding for everybody. Our music ranges across many styles and eras but is, above all, tuneful. 2014 is the year of our second anniversary and with our new Musical Director Andrea King we will be introducing new and exciting music and new plans for the choir. Our concert venue of Hadleigh Baptist Church is now too small for both the choir and the audiences we attract so we will be holding this year’s Summer Concert on the 19th July and our Christmas Concert on the 6th December in Hadleigh’s United Reform Church. In its short history Hadleigh Community Choir has performed at Hadleigh Town Mayor's official Civic Service (twice), Hadleigh Community Primary School's Christmas Fayre, Hadleigh Town Christmas lighting up ceremony and the Hadleigh Flower Festival. We have also presented three of our own Summer and Christmas public concerts. So if your organisation or community group is planning a special event, or is organising a fund-raising concert, or simply wishes to raise funds for a good cause, Hadleigh Community Choir would be delighted to discuss ways in which we could contribute to the success of that event, just call Peter on 01473 824033. If you are a singer or potential singer aged between 16 and 80, why not join us, even if you aren’t sure about your singing ability. There is no audition and you don’t need to read music (but it helps) and if you are willing to put in the work you will soon be able to reach our performance standard. We rehearse every Thursday evening during school term times: 7.15 for a 7.30pm start. For more information call Peter on 01473 824033 or Google ‘Hadleigh Community Choir Suffolk’.
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The Hadleigh Historian Issue 20 (February-March 2014) Featured on the front cover is a view of the Deanery Tower and the spire of St. Mary’s Church across the tranquil waters of the River Brett, another example of the collection that would seem to be the earliest photographs of Hadleigh, which were taken sometime mid-19th century. Did you know that part of Aldham Common and the area that later became Pykenham Way were once considered suitable sites for the town’s new cemetery? Following government legislation, after new cemetries had been laid out, all burial grounds in urban areas associated with places of worship had to be closed. Not only has Sue Andrews researched the records of Hadleigh Burial Board to bring details of the cemetery’s creation and opening in 1856 but also the Victorian way-of-death is recounted in ‘Hadleigh Cemetery 1854-1900’. Nigel Crisp and Margaret Jeffery both make welcomed returns to the pages of the magazine. Margaret continues her investigations into 19th century crime and punishment by relating the tale of two Hadleigh men who received the maximum the law could bestow upon them for their crime of robbery with violence. Nigel has researched in the Hadleigh United Reformed Church Archive to bring to light some delightful photographs and the story of the Hadleigh Pageant of 1911. He tells of the staging of the production and some of the cast who portrayed the characters represented. Over one hundred years on, our knowledge of Hadleigh’s medieval history looks differently upon events and is not reliant upon the Victorian version that was used for the pageant. Nevertheless, there is no detraction from the philosophy behind the pageant’s creation as a ‘noble picture lesson’. The High Street shop featured in this issue is situated at what is now Nos. 86 and 88 and Sandy Hopgood is thanked for loaning the title deeds to the property. Also featured is the Bowling Green Club founded in 1754 and thought to be, before its demise in 2010, one of the oldest such sporting venues in continuous use in the country. The ‘mini facts’ series continues with the 16th century, which includes Queen Elizabeth I’s grant to Hadleigh citizens in 1562 of freedom from the London Congestion Charge? The Hadleigh Historian is an independent magazine that comes out every two months. It is a non-profit making enterprise in which income from sales only covers the cost of printing. Your photographs, contributions, letters and memories of Hadleigh in the recent past and articles concerning the history of the town and its surrounding countryside are most welcome and can be sent to the Editor, Sue Andrews, 17 Manor Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7BG. The Hadleigh Historian is available from the editor, from Keith Avis Newsagents and from The Idler Bookshop in Hadleigh High Street and from Hollow Trees Farm Shop at Semer, price £3.
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Porch Project Blog from Craig Happy new year everyone. It's good to be back after a very pleasant Christmas. This year we have so much going on, the project is looking at being used in a number of places across Suffolk so we are working on that as well as our very own Police constable Matt Paisley running the marathon and raising funds for the porch project, Matt commented “I have chosen the Porch Project as one of two charities to support when I run the London Marathon because I believe that the support and opportunities it offers the Town's young people positively reduces crime and anti-social behaviour in Hadleigh. For many years, the young people of Hadleigh have not had a place where they can meet and socialise in a safe location. Having grown up in the Town, I have seen first-hand what happens when there is a lack of facilities for the future generation. The Project helps improve behaviour, build respect and build friendships. Young people can get such a bad press in today's World, but I believe it should be recognised just how important this project is, and I would like to do my bit to increase public awareness of the work the group offers, as well as raising a little bit of money that might help with activities or equipment desperately needed. The Porch Project is actively shaping the next generation, and it is important that it is embraced in the local community and given the opportunity to flourish”. So if you would like to support him which would be very much appreciated please just put this link into your computer and donate https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/theporchproject failing that why not pop down to the church and leave some money for him with the church administrator. Sadly before the start of the new year we had some vandalism happen in the church and this has upset a number of people. We do not ask much of people but what we would ask is that if you use the church please do so with respect and courtesy towards others who use it also. We would also like to put it out there for new volunteers, some of our existing volunteers are older and need a break to be honest so it would be so much appreciated if people from the community who are passionate about young people would come forward and volunteer their time it doesn't need to be much at all maybe once a month or once every 2 months, every little helps. To find out more about this then please just contact myself at youthworkco@porchproject.co.uk always happy to hear from you. I hope your 2014 has started well. God bless Craig Hutton, Youth Work Co-Ordinator, Porch Project www.porchproject.co.uk
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WHAT DO YOU THINK OVER A DRINK? This is a group for men to discuss various items of interest. We meet at 8pm in the George, Hadleigh, usually on the 4th Weds of the month. All men are welcome to come and air their "pints" of view !!!!
Wednesday 26th February 2014 Scottish Independence, what do we think? Contact: Philip Mann (01473 822658)
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This new and exciting Beauty Salon will be opening soon at Bramble Cottage, Ipswich Road, Nedging, IP7 7BN Tel: 07722 210083 secretbeauty.salon@aol.co.uk A range of therapies will be on offer including manicures, pedicures, waxing and many more. So why not join us for afternoon tea between 3pm and 5pm or champagne and canapés between 7pm and 9pm on the 7th March 2014 to help us celebrate this new venture.
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Hadleigh Helps Our Heroes 2nd Annual charity Bike Ride It's that time of year again. We are all struggling with maintaining to keep our New Years Resolutions of being Thinner, or healthier or fitter! So why not do yourself a favour, and help the charity Help For Heroes at the same time by taking part in the 2nd annual bike ride on Sunday 6 April organised by Hadleighs very own BWB Cycling Group. We are known as Birds Wot Bike, but as we now have several regular men join us (honorary Birds) we welcome all to join us in what we hope will be an even bigger and better event than last year. In 2013 we raised a little over ÂŁ2600 for this very worthwhile cause. Achieved by almost 100 cyclists taking part in our 50k ride. We even had 2 tandems take part, and participants from several local cycle clubs. This year we will have the same 50k route, and for those wishing to challenge the legs a little more - a 70k option. As previously, the event will begin and end at The George in Hadleigh - where hosts Tori and Paul will be planning food and hopefully entertainment for us all to enjoy. Further details will be provided in next months community news, but if you would like to take part, or offer other help on the day, please contact Helen Allan by email at helenallan1@btinternet.com. Entry forms will be available t 8PSLQMBDF "DDJEFOUT t "CVTF DMBJNT from the George from 1 February and entry fee remains at last years price of t "TCFTUPT SFMBUFE *MMOFTTFT t %FGFDUJWF QSPEVDU DMBJNT ÂŁ10 including food post ride! t &MEFS BCVTF DMBJNT t $SJNJOBM *OKVSZ $PNQFOTBUJPO DMBJNT So, dust off your bike, get training, and do yourself t 3PBE 5SBĂłD BOE $ZDMF "DDJEFOUT t 8PSL SFMBUFE QTZDIJBUSJD JOKVSZ DMBJNT and Help for Heroes a favour!
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Activity Day Camps Launch this Feb at Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Hadleigh Pool & Leisure are hosting fun activity day camps for 5-12 year olds during February half term; 17th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21st February. Our friendly activity leaders will run a varied programme of multi -sports, games, arts and crafts. Children over 8 years can also choose to go swimming if they wish. Our day camps provide children with action packed fun activities in a safe and secure environment. The standard day camp is 10-3pm with extended days available from 8.30-5.30. We can provide lunch for your child at additional cost meaning thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one less think for you to worry about. For more information visit www.ssleisure.co.uk and download our parent handbook. To book complete a booking form and pay at reception or call 01473 823470.
Poets Corner Life As the sun rises, on the dawn of this new day, Clear the cobwebs around your heart and soul away. Reach deep within yourself, with every breath you take, With every word you utter, every step you make. This life is a wonderous gift, soak up every second, every hour, Open your eyes to the world, like the petals of a flower. Feel the warmth of the sun upon your face, the wind through your hair, Splash in puddles when it rains, laugh without a care. Life is in essence, an everchanging maze, The decisions you make, the route you take, will define all your days. So enjoy, as best you can, this gift you have been given and smile, Be kind and be happy and go that extra mile. by Sue Ann Williamston
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Magdalen House Care Home We have some exciting news and would like to congratulate the community of Hadleigh. Thanks to the fundraising events of the Hadleigh Thrift Shop; Barbara Boyd, Jean Rampling and their wonderful and supportive Hadleigh Thrift Shop Volunteers and their generous customers, the Hadleigh Thrift Shop have raised funds for Magdalen House Care Home to introduce a Bright Light Therapy Box to our residents in the Rose Perry Dementia Suite. We feel this will be very beneficial to our residents. The Bright Light Therapy Box uses specific wavelengths of light to help treat medical conditions such as anxiety, skin conditions, seasonal affective disorder, enhance a persons sense of night and day and has been known to help support people with dementia. I would also like to add we are also in the process of refurbishing our Day Room, designed with a retro theatre and filled with authentic furniture and memorabilia, somewhere for our residents to come and relax, reminisce and is hoped to get our residents talking about the memories they retain. If you would like to know more about our Care Home and the excellent services we provide, please come and visit us. Magdalen House Care Home, Magdalen Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5AD Telephone: 01473 829411
Hadleigh Loyalty Card Scheme The winner of the £50 cheque in the January draw is Ruth Ferguson – congratulations. Although we have lost two shops in the High Street, one new shop has joined the scheme – this is “Rachel”. We hope the other new shops which are coming into the town will also take part. After running for just over a year there is still a great interest in the scheme and we have been fortunate in obtaining two generous donations towards the running costs. We are most grateful for these. Please contact Jane Haylock on 01473 827752 or jane@theidler.plus.com if you would like more information.
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Launch of new sauce range by East of England Co-op cuts the mustard To celebrate Britain’s cosmopolitan food culture, the East of England Co-op is introducing a new range of products to its Sourced Locally range. From this week, selected East of England Co-op stores will feature six new sauces from the Great British Sauce Company produced by Keejays of Hadleigh. The new range comprises traditional Sue Keeble from Layham with grandson Billy classics such as tomato sample the new sauces in the East of and brown, alongside new England Co-ops Hadleigh foodstore with flavours, such as Tomato Jason Beaumont, Great British Sauce & Habanero Chilli Sauce company and the uniquely combined Tomato & Mustard Sauce. Kevin Warden, Local Sourcing Manager, East of England Co-op said: “These sauces bring something very new to our Sourced Locally range – with great new flavours that we’re sure our customers will love. “We’re pleased to offer our customers an ever growing choice of great tasting local products which at the same time supports local businesses and gives the local economy a boost.” Great British Sauce Company co-founder Jason Beaumont claims great care has been taken to maintain homemade quality in all its sauces to achieve what the team believes to be ‘proper taste’ and sauces ‘too good to be called ketchup’. Jason said: “To really show what Britain can create, we have set out to develop sauces that will genuinely wow the consumer. We especially think we’re onto a winner with our Tomato and Mustard sauce – after all why put tomato ketchup and mustard on your hot dogs and burgers when our new sauce combines all those great flavours? “We have entrusted local firm Keejays to produce the Great British Sauce Company range. Their 30 years’ experience and demonstrable mastery in sauce production has been the key to achieving such outstanding quality and taste across the range”. Since 2007 the East of England Co-op has put £20 million back into the regional economy, creating over 100 local jobs and protecting many more. In almost five years, its Sourced Locally range has grown from a few suppliers to over 130 bringing over 2,000 local products into stores – Sue Keeble from Layham with grandson Billy sample the new sauces in the East of demonstrating just how important local suppliers England Co-ops Hadleigh foodstore with and the Sourced Locally Jason Beaumont, Great British Sauce brand are to the Society, company its members and customers. The Great British Sauce Company team is keen to share some of the favourite recipes used in their kitchen to test taste the sauces - from gourmet burgers to their secret to great tasting chips, visit GBsauce.com for full recipe details.
Hadleigh Evening WI The first Hadleigh Evening WI Committee meeting of the year was held at the home of Sophie Rickards. After the business she served a delicious lunch. At the main meeting at members discussed voted on the shortlist of subjects of the 2014 WI resolutions. The campaign to increase organ donation received the highest number of votes. The results will be sent to the Suffolk West Federation. The resolution receiving the most votes from WI members throughout the UK will be the subject of debate at the NFWI meeting in June to be held at the First Direct arena in Leeds. Our result delighted the speaker Mike Bray who spoke of his experience before and after his lung transplant. Before surgery he suffered from a terminal condition called pulmonary fibrosis that had been getting progressively so bad that he needed oxygen for 24 hours a day. Since his transplant Mike has been involved with and is currently as Chairman of the Papworth Support Group for the charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis raising money for research and to support patients and their families. He enjoys playing golf again. Our program has some interesting speakers to support all taste, so make a note in your diaries 18 February Music Charts 1952 (Ray Spiller) 18 March Circumnavigation of the World (Peter Hesketh) 15 April Resolutions Meeting (WIA Brenda Dyer) 20 May AGM plus An English woman’s life in rural Turkey 17 June History of Winch and Blatch (Judith Blarch) 15 July Fair Trainer (Richard Stainer No meeting in August 16 September An Indian Wedding (Dr G Singh) 21 October Harvest Supper 18 November The Holly Butchers 16 December Patchwork Quilts Hadleigh Evening WI will be celebrating their 49th birthday with lunch at the Lindsey Red Rose on 25 February. We meet at 7.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Seminar suite above he Hadleigh library Visitors and new members are always welcome so please come and enjoy yourselves. Philippa Carruthers 01473
Janet Thurlow I wish to say a big thank you to my daughter Tracey, grandsons Sam, Liam and Alex for organising my 70th birthday party in December. Also thank you to my family and friends who celebrated it with me, for the gifts, cards and donations of £320, which I have donated to Wishing Well Appeal at Ipswich Hospital. J. Thurlow
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HADLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Hadleigh Town Council meeting held on the 19th December 2013 Present: Councillors Lazenby (Town Mayor), Amin, Angland, Cook, Free, Grutchfield, Haylock, Matthews, L Munson, M Munson Nevard, Sheldrick, Welsh and Whiting In attendance: PC Matt Paisley (Suffolk Constabulary), one member of the press, Councillors Grandon (Babergh District Councillor) and Riley (County and District Councillor). APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillor Byrne. This apology was accepted. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Town Council held on the 21st November 2013 were taken as read and were confirmed and signed. POLICING PC Paisley presented the Police Report for November and it was noted that 16 crimes had been recorded during the month of which 7 had been detected. The offences comprised as follows: 5 thefts; 4 criminal damage; 2 assault on Police; 1 common assault ABH; 1 wound with intent to GBH/resist arrest; 1 minor wound without intent; 1 cause harassment alarm distress and 1 use violence to secure entry. PC Paisley reported that the Police had been visiting the licensed premises in the town checking on the opening hours during the festive season. A resident had reported that the new traffic lights on Magdalen Road had been badly positioned so that drivers leaving the car park seeing the green light thought they had the right to leave the car park. The matter has been passed to Suffolk County Council to investigate and the Police will monitor the situation. There is to be a driving simulator in the library on Friday 20th December available for anyone to use, but based more for young drivers, to see how alcohol and bad weather can affect their driving. The Police have the simulator for the next three months for use around the District. Councillor Grutchfield raised the issue of the time take between the dates of an offence and when it is taken to Court and PC Paisley was able to advise him of procedures. REPORTS OF THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS A written report had been received from Councillor Riley. He updated Councillors, following the Suffolk County Council meeting held in the afternoon, on the plans to promote adoption during 2014 and the discussion on the green tax. He advised Council that St. Joseph’s Catholic Church was to be used as a polling station for future elections. Councillor Grutchfield reported on the tree clearing work still required to be done around the town. The Mayor advised that this would be monitored and reported to the District Council if the work had not been carried out early in the New Year. Councillor M. Munson thought that the clearing work had been carried out well considering the amount of damage caused by the storms. MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS Since my last report given at September’s Town Council Meeting I can say that Ulla and I enjoyed the civic service on September 22nd immensely. It was a lovely afternoon spent with local dignitaries, councillors, friends and family. The weather was pleasant and we were able to make use of the guildhall garden. I should like to thank the staff for their support and efforts in making the event run smoothly. Councillor Byrne, accompanied by Elaine who dressed up as the Mayor, attended a Hadleigh Cub Scout meeting on my behalf to give a talk on the work and history of the Town Mayor. I was advised that the Scouts were very well behaved and interested in the work of the Mayor. I have attended Civic Services at Sudbury and Stowmarket. Councillor Angland attended Needham Market Civic Service and a service at St. Edmundsbury Cathedral on my behalf and together we attended Sudbury Town Mayor’s Charity Dinner. I have attended Music in the Church at Sudbury organised by the Seafarers UK. The Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity organised its first Craft Fair on the 3rd November - helped by the volunteers from the Town Forum. This was a very successful event raising much needed funds for the Charity.
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December was started off with a bang! As on the first the Town had its Christmas Tree Lighting Event. We were very lucky to have Griff Rhys Jones join us to switch on the main lights. Santa Claus and his Reindeers came along too as did many of the town’s residents. Thanks must go to the members of the Town Forum for all their hard work over the years, as this will be the last event funded by their efforts. I presented Certificates to the High School pupils on behalf of Hadleigh Town Council and joined the Hadleigh Community Choir for their Carol Service. Last night I visited the Le Petit Paris Café for their opening and joined the High School for their Carol Service and look forward to seeing you all on Sunday 22nd December in St. Mary’s for the Civic Carol Service. May I take this opportunity to wish you all A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from myself and my wife, Ulla. The Clerk reported an email received from Griff Rhys Jones thanking everyone for the lovely time he and his wife had in Hadleigh at the Christmas Tree Lighting Up event and a letter from Tim Yeo advising Hadleigh Town Council that he would be joining the APPG group. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT It was RESOLVED that accounts amounting to £28,607.39 be approved for payment. PLANNING COMMITTEE The Minutes of the Meetings of the Committee held on the 21st November 2013 and 12th December 2013 were noted. Councillor Cook advised that since the meeting the STOP sign at the junction of George Street/Threadneedle Street had been repainted but this junction still needs to be improved. BUDGET 2014/15 The Clerk presented Councillors with a working budget document and advised that she had not received the tax base figures from the District Council and did not expect to receive them until Christmas Eve. An emergency Finance & Personnel meeting would be called in the New Year to finalise the budget in time for January’s Town Council meeting. The Clerk had reviewed other parish council increases last year which ranged from 0% to 184%. The recommendation made to the Finance & Personnel Committee would be to increase Hadleigh Town Council’s precept by 5% which equates to £5.00 per Band D property per year. Councillor Grutchfield asked the Clerk how the figures were determined. The Mayor asked him to speak to Barry Hunter at Babergh District Council to obtain a simplified explanation. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.10pm Mrs Carol A. Bailey BA(Hons) – Town Clerk Report of the Planning Committee Meeting held on the 12th December 2013 Present: Councillors: Cook (Chair), Angland, Byrne, Free, Haylock, Lazenby, Matthews, L Munson Nevard, and Whiting Non-attendee: Councillor Welsh APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Councillors Amin & Sheldrick. These apologies were accepted. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST The following declarations of interest were received: Cllr Matthews declared a pecuniary interest in Application No B/13/01303/FHA as he is currently working at the property. He took no part in the voting on this item. Cllrs Byrne, Cook & Lazenby declared non-pecuniary interests in Application No B/13/01402/FHA as they all sit on various committees with the applicant. MINUTES The Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 21st November 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed. MATTERS ARISING Cllr Cook reported on two separate letters received from Babergh DC with regard to the untidy land at the Brett Works and Hadleigh Hall. Both were standard holding letters. Cllr Cook also reported on the query regarding Castle Road where a reply had been received from Suffolk CC which basically reiterated the Council’s belief that the road had not been adopted. The Clerk had been asked to contact Suffolk CC again to make the same request as to why the road not had been adopted which had been the original question. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The Committee considered the applications for Planning Consent, details of which are listed below and upon which the following decisions were reached:B/13/01336/LBC Toppesfield Hall, Market Place Application for Listed Building Consent – Erection of gates and fencing to the front boundary. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/13/01335/FUL Toppesfield Hall, Market Place. Erection of gates and fencing to the front boundary. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/13/01327/ADV The Ironworks, Units A and B, Lady Lane. Application for Advertisement Consent: Display of internally illuminated signage on building. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/13/01303/FHA 15 The Green. Erection of two-storey front extension and front dormer window (following demolition of existing garage and rear extension). Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous). NB: Cllr Matthews took no part in the voting as he had declared a pecuniary interest. B/13/01248/LBC 33 George Street. Application for Listed Building Consent – Erection of rear extension to extend passage way, reposition back door and reopen former entrance into house through utility room. Approval was recommended (Voting was unanimous) B/13/01353/FHA 4 Gallows Hill. Erection of single-storey rear extensions and rear entrance lobby. Extension and conversion of roofspace into living
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Hadleigh Healing Society So far this winter Mother Nature has thrown many challenges at us with high winds, torrential rain and massive tidal surges. For many people it has been the winter of despair with flooded homes, loss of livelihood and so much more but the British spirit still prevails in the time of hardship. neighbours help each other, complete strangers lend a hand where one is needed. There are still many good people in the world who unselfishly give of their time. Sometimes we all need to be reminded of this fact because we are constantly being bombarded by the press, news media etc of the evil acts perpetrated in the name of freedom of expression, liberty and religion. If you feel you need help to come to terms with your life, share your concerns with our qualified healers in the strictest confidence. we may not have all the answers but it helps to talk about them. Telephone 01473 823282 (answer machine) or log on to www.hadleighhealingsociety.org and we will contact you and make an appointment. We have arranged another Clairvoyant Day on Saturday 8th March 10 am - 4 pm after the outstanding success of previous days and people who were not able to get an appointment. If you would like a 20 minute reading for ÂŁ12 with one of three mediums please book early because appointments get filled very quickly. Ring 01473 823282 so as not to be disappointed.
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A Summary of Rainfall and Temperature for Hadleigh in 2013
The data used in this note are from my own daily readings of temperature and rainfall taken in my garden. I use a simple electronic temperature sensor (present, maximum minimumfor temperature) on an approximately of Rainfall and and Temperature Hadleigh inmounted 2013 A Summary north-facing wall, and an open, conical raingauge. These are both nonThe data used in this note are fromand my own daily readings of temperature andsiting rainfallrequirements taken in standard instruments not of the approved Met Office my garden. I use instruments. a simple electronic temperature sensor (present, maximum andcompared minimum to the for such Both rainfall and temperature data are temperature) mounted on an approximately north-facing wall, and an open, conical raingauge. long-term averagesinstruments for Wattisham, the Met MetOffice Office, but there will be These are both non-standard and nottaken of the from approved siting differences because ofBoth therainfall differences in height exposure between requirements for such instruments. and temperature data and are compared to the long-term averages for Wattisham, taken from Office, but there will be differences in the Hadleigh and Wattisham, andtheI Met have made some adjustments because of the differences in height and exposure between Hadleigh and Wattisham, and I Wattisham averages to Wattisham allow for averages this. Theto readings are however useful for have made some adjustments in the allow for this. The readings are basic and and the the monthly nevertheless howevershowing useful forthe showing theconditions, basic conditions, monthlystatistics statistics nevertheless a a good good reflection of averages, totals and ranges the local reflection of averages, totals andforranges forarea. the local area. Rainfall The raingauge record shows that the total rainfall in 2013 was some Rainfall 60mm (2.36 inches) less than average, and was clearly a marked contrast The raingauge record shows that the total rainfall in 2013 was some 60mm (2.36 inches) less from and the was exceptionally wet conditions 2012. The monthly intotals are than average, clearly a marked contrast from the in exceptionally wet conditions 2012. The monthly totals are presented Tablethe 1, along with themean long-term mean data 1971-2000 for the presented in Table 1, alonginwith long-term data for the 1971-2000 ‘standardperiod’ period’ from from the Office observations at Wattisham. ‘standard theMet Met Office observations at Wattisham. Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Total Rainfall 39.5 30.2 43.1 31.3 37.7 20.2 31.6 38.3 34.9 87.7 53.4 64.0
Long-term average 49.5 35.1 42.5 41.2 43.7 52.2 42.4 47.1 55.1 57.2 55.6 52.1
Accumulated Rainfall 2013 39.5 69.7 112.8 144.1 181.8 202.0 233.6 271.9 306.8 394.5 447.9 511.9
Accumulated Mean Rainfall 49.5 84.6 127.1 168.3 212.0 264.2 306.6 353.7 408.8 466.0 521.6 573.7
Table 1. total Monthly total rainfall (mm) forinHadleigh 2013 andstatistics long-term Table 1. Monthly rainfall (mm) for Hadleigh 2013 andinlong-term statistics from Wattisham from Wattisham The table shows that in only a few months, March, October and December, did
The table shows that in only a few months, March, October and December, did the measured the measured rainfall exceed the long-term Wattisham All other rainfall exceed the long-term Wattisham average. All other months recorded average. below average rainfall, months with June recorded and September being particularly dry. The succession of drier than averagebeing below average rainfall, with June and September months particularly from April to September built upofa drier considerable rainfall deficit, as shown dry. Theinclusive succession than average months frominApril to the two columns to the right of the table. By the end of September, the deficit was a little over inclusive built up 3amonths considerable as shown in the 100mm.September However rainfall in the remaining of the yearrainfall reduceddeficit, the deficit considerably. two columns to the right of the table. By the end of September, the deficit was
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As I have now taken rainfall measurements for four consecutive years, the data set is now reduced thea helpful deficitrecord considerably. As I haveSummary now taken beginning to provide of annual variability. datarainfall of rainfallmeasurements totals and rain-days given in Table 2. Over the the four data years,set the is annual experienced havea helpful forare four consecutive years, now rainfalls beginning to provide covered a wide range, so the idea of an ‘average’ year is rather a theoretical one. Leaving record of annual variability. Summary data of rainfall totals and rain-days are aside the exceptional rainfall of 2012, perhaps the most interesting feature is the high number given in years Tableeven 2. Over the four years, theTable annual rainfalls have of rain-days in all when rainfall totals are low. 2 also includesexperienced the annual maximum 1-day rainfall. with most parts England, depths covered a wideCompared range, so the idea of ofansouthern ‘average’ year these is rather a are theoretical quite low. Taken along with the number of rain days, it may be concluded that we have many one. Leaving aside the exceptional rainfall of 2012, perhaps the most damp days, but the level of rainfall activity is low. Certainly in recent months, it has been interesting feature issystems the high of not rain-days in allSuffolk, years and even when apparent that many rain-bearing fromnumber the west do actually reach those that do have lost are muchlow. of their activity. rainfall totals Table 2 also includes the annual maximum 1-day rainfall.
Compared with most parts of southern England, these depths are quite low. Taken along with the number of rain days, it may be concluded that we have many damp days, but the level of rainfall activity is low. Certainly in recent months, it has been apparent that many rain-bearing systems from the west do not actually reach Suffolk, and those that do have lost much of their activity. Year 2010 2011 2012 2013
Annual rainfall total, mm 565.1 464.4 797.4 511.9
No. of rain days* 198 179 228 195
Maximum 1-day rainfall 34.0 17.0 30.3 20.5
Table 2. Comparison of annual rainfall data 2010-2013 Table 2. Comparison of annual rainfall data 2010-2013 ** II include days on which rain is observed, even and if only visually, and include all all days on which rain is observed, even if only visually, not measurable in the not gauge. measurable in the gauge. Temperature Overall, the average daily temperature of 10.7 degC in 2013 was close to the adjusted average of 11.1 degC. However this result conceals the fact that in 2013 there were months and even seasons where temperature conditions were at considerable variance from the norm. January to March inclusive recorded below average temperatures, producing what was a very long winter. March was a particularly cold month over the whole of East Anglia, the coldest since 1962. Met Office regional statistics show that March 1962 was followed by the coldest winter of the century, 29 December 1962 to 3 March 1963. So far the 2013-14 winter hasn’t repeated the pattern, but it may be a bit early to say! The comparison of monthly average temperature with the long-term Wattisham mean is summarised in Table 3.
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Table 3. Daily mean temperatures for each month of 2013
Table 2. Comparison of annual rainfall 2010-2013of 10.7 degC in 2013 Temperature Overall, the average dailydata temperature * I include all the daysadjusted on which average rain is observed, if only visually, and measurable in the was close to of 11.1even degC. However thisnot result conceals gauge. the fact that in 2013 there were months and even seasons where temperature conditions were at considerable variance from the norm. January to March Temperature inclusive recorded below average temperatures, producing what was a very Overall, the average daily temperature of 10.7 degC in 2013 was close to the adjusted average long winter. a particularly month over thewere whole of and East of 11.1 degC. March Howeverwas this result conceals thecold fact that in 2013 there months even seasons where temperature conditions at considerable variance show from the norm. January Anglia, the coldest since 1962. Metwere Office regional statistics that March to March inclusive recorded below average temperatures, producing what was a very long 1962 wasMarch followed the coldest winterover of the century, 29 December 1962since to winter. was aby particularly cold month the whole of East Anglia, the coldest 3 1962. MarchMet 1963. far the 2013-14 hasn’t thebypattern, butwinter it OfficeSo regional statistics showwinter that March 1962repeated was followed the coldest of the 29 December 3 March 1963.ofSo far the 2013-14 winter hasn’t repeated may becentury, a bit early to say! 1962 Thetocomparison monthly average temperature the pattern, but it may be a bit early to say! The comparison of monthly average temperature with Wattisham mean is summarised withthe thelong-term long-term Wattisham mean is summarised in Table in 3. Table 3. Month
Mean daily temperature oC
Long term average temperature oC
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
3.7 3.6 3.8 9.0 12.3 15.6 19.9 19.0 15.0 13.0 6.8 6.4 10.7
5.0 5.2 7.4 9.3 12.8 15.6 18.1 18.3 15.6 12.1 7.9 6.0 11.1
Table 3.Table Daily3.mean for each month of month 2013 of 2013 Dailytemperatures mean temperatures for each Many people will remember 2013 as the year in which we at last had the semblance of a summer, and the daily temperatures Julyyear and August werewe in fact well above Many people willmean remember 2013 asforthe in which at last had the average. However, the absolute maximum daily temperatures for each of these months were semblance of a summer, and the mean daily temperatures for July August both a little under 30 degC, which had been exceeded in 2010 (31.4 degC onand 2 July) and in were factdegC wellonabove average. However, theof absolute daily 2012in (30.6d 18 August). However, the warmth the summer,maximum along with dry conditions extending intoof September, resulted in a both largelya un-interrupted harvest with good temperatures for each these months were little under 30 degC, which yields, despite the doom and gloom predictions made in the spring. had been exceeded in 2010 (31.4 degC on 2 July) and in 2012 (30.6d degC onJames 18 August). Dent However, the warmth of the summer, along with dry conditions extending into September, resulted in a largely un-interrupted harvest with January 2014 good yields, despite the doom and gloom predictions made in the spring. James Dent, January 2014
Hadleigh Elderly Peoples Welfare Committee Once again, this Christmas some 500 vouchers worth £10 each were distributed to the over 70s in Hadleigh and the Committee is indebted to the businesses and organisations who responded so generously to the Christmas Appeal which this year raised £4420.00 towards the total cost of the scheme. Many thanks to everyone and a special thank you to the following major sponsors: Hadleigh Thrift Shop, Hadleigh Farmers Agricultural Association, Franey Rand & Pest House Charities, Roma International Plc., Abacus Fire & Security Ltd., Skar Precision Mouldings Ltd., Gotelee Solicitors, Cookson & Zinn Ltd., Hadleigh Castings Ltd., Jim Lawrence, Andrews Butchers, Plant Parts Ltd., Mr R Cribb and Celotex Ltd. A big thank you,also, to all the distributors who visited each recipient to hand the voucher to them personally. Their help is invaluable! Helpers are always needed and if anyone feels that they would like to assist in this way please telephone David, 01473 827226. Finally, anyone who has lived in Hadleigh for 6 months or more, will be aged 70 this year or has attained the age of 70 but has not received a voucher previously and would like one, should write giving name, address,date of birth and time lived in Hadleigh to David Stokes, Ravenbank, Upper Street, Layham, Ipswich IP7 5JZ. The Committee would like to take this opportunity of wishing everyone a Very Happy New Year.
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THE OBSERVER I don't intend to be the sort of pundit that has the last word, if there is a response from anyone on anything in this column that will be the last word. As for my nom de plume this is purely for personal reasons but if you really must know contact H.C.N. and you will get an answer, so off we go. I'm not an avid fan of folk music, my other half enjoys it more than I. With that in mind we went to the final concert of the season of The Hadleigh Folk Music Club. To my surprise there were some 60/70 people in The Ansell Centre and the atmosphere was most welcoming. The first half featured a talented young couple both from Hadleigh. The young lady had the most brilliant voice and played what I would call a small accordion. Her partner was multi talented and complemented the girl effortlessly. They obviously have a promising future once they gain a little more experience. The second half brought a group of four men from Long Melford with a lead singer, they were relaxed and at ease making for a jolly session. I hadn't at that stage got into the full observer mode with note book to hand, so all I can say is if you want a pleasant evening keep a watch out for when the folk club resumes in the Spring. As Louis Armstrong said, “All music is folk music, Whoever heard a horse sing?”. This was on the Friday and Monday was to bring another delight in the form of The Hadleigh Society presenting “Hadleigh in The Great War” upstairs in the Guildhall. There were a team of readers setting the scenes, each interacting with great precision and timing in conjunction with two display screens on which were either text, scenes of Hadleigh at the time, or of the major characters of The Great War, (1914 - 18), with an interlocuter to provide the link. All in all a very slick performance much appreciated by a very full and attentive attendance. There could be no individual accolades, this was a team effort of the highest order. So there is to be a steering group in the form of a think tank to plot the way forward for Hadleigh in the years to come. When I look at it's proposed composition I cannot help but think there is an opportunity here to heal the scars of the Tesco store wars that so bedevilled and divided the Town. The Tesco Supporters Group put up a hell of a fight and what a gesture it would be to invite Roy Smith and one of his aides to join this new body, they could provide another insight. Are there the people big enough on both sides to bite the bullet ? We all know that when the planners at whatever council level, consider new applications particularly for industrial developments they give them very careful scrutiny but there is one area they seem to overlook and that is the colour of the roof. Invariably industrial building roofs are white and highly reflective and those of Morrisons, Celotex and those on the industrial estate stick out like a sore thumb when viewed at distance in this area of outstanding national beauty. It would add very little to initial building costs if future projects could have subdued shades of brown or green incorporated at production stage into the roof cladding to blend the building in with its surroundings when seen from a distance. There would be nil effect on its reflectivity and after all most large farm buildings do it, so why not industrials? Hadleigh Quarry - An archaeological dig starts there this week,13th January, to assess if there is any point in a more serious investigation should this preliminary one prove promising. This consists of scratching out a small number of trenches and will take about a week. There is no truth in the rumour that the locals were scattering old bones, broken china and rusty nails up there. The October gales brought down a number of the Poplar's much to the frustration of the local community as they were critical to their objections, therefore Xmas came early for the developers and Suffolk Highways. This last body must commute from Iceland or somewhere as they maintain that traffic on the A1071 has not increased since the last traffic census a decade ago!! The community hope the Tree Warden keeps tabs on what goes on. I've taken up my allotted space so finally if you have a few shillings to spare tuck it in an envelope and put it through the office letterbox in St. Mary's church marking it for J. Wilding Marathon Fund. Jimmy is 72 years young and in April will be taking part in The London Marathon raising money for The British Heart Foundation. Every little helps,The Observer
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Common ‘Myths’ about Solar Despite Solar becoming rapidly more popular in the last couple of years, one of the most common things we come across as a specialist company in the Solar industry is the number of ‘urban myths’ that surround Solar panels, that often prevent households giving them any further thought. In this issue, we will look to debunk some of these misconceptions, and also answer some of the more frequently asked questions about the industry as a whole. Myth 1 - “Solar Panels cost a lot of money” Solar panels have a reputation as an expensive luxury, rather than a financially viable solution to a home’s energy needs. This is partly due to their history. For a long time, Solar panels have been very expensive. However, in recent years, the cost of installing Solar panels has gone down significantly. At the same time, their efficiency has improved. A Solar installation now costs around ⅓ of what it did 3 years ago. It is also being widely predicted that the wholesale cost of electricity is going to double in the next 10 years, meaning that within a decade it is likely to be a very expensive business indeed to pay your utility bills. It is therefore inevitable that there will come a time when it will be cheaper to generate a proportion of your energy at home, than it will be to buy all of your electricity from one of the large energy companies. More and more people are now realising this, and are taking action to insure that they are not being financially crippled by energy bills in a few years time. This is already happening on the continent in countries like Spain, where they do not have a Feed-In Tariff, but ultimately it is cheaper to generate your own power than to buy all of it. Myth 2 - “With the Feed-in Tariff being reduced, it’s not worth doing anymore” When the Feed-in Tariff was first introduced in April 2010, it was in excess of 40p per unit generated. However, the cost of a standard 4kw system on a home was around £18,000 at that time. Although the Tariff has been reduced to 14.9p per unit generated, the cost of installing a standard 4kw (1416 panels) system on a home is now around £6,000, and a top-of-the-range 4kw system is around £8,500, meaning it has come down in line with the Feedin Tariff. The returns are comparable, but the cost means that it is now more accessible to more people. Most people do not realise that a Solar installation
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Hadleigh High A Specialist Science School High Lands Road, Hadleigh Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU Headteacher: Caroline Gibson Telephone: 01473 823496 E-mail: office@hadleighhigh.net Website: www.hadleighhigh.net
GCSE Examinations Success for Year 11 Pupils
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The 9th January was an important day for our Year 11 pupils as they received the results they gained in their early entry GCSE English and mathematics (taken in November) as well as the mock examination results for all their other subjects which they took in December.
Year 11 pupils have undergone a mock interview which took place on either the 14th or the 21st January. Pupils attended school smartly dressed as if it were a real interview. The interviewer was external to the school and followed the interview by giving feedback on aspects such as presentation, dress, CV and letter quality, performance at interview, etc. Verbal feedback was given immediately and the written feedback was collected by Mrs Thomas and will be used for discussion and development during PSHE lessons.
This has been the only year that Hadleigh High School students have taken their English and Maths GCSEs early. Our reason for entering pupils last November was made after the announcement by Ofqual, the body responsible for examinations, informed schools that the GCSE English examination for current Year 11 pupils would be changing. The results for pupils taking the examination in November 2013 would take into account the 20% speaking and listening work which pupils had undertaken in Year 10. But if Year 11 pupils were to take the examination later in the year (in the summer term 2014), the speaking and listening element would not be taken into account. In other words, the rules relating to GCSE English would change half way through the same examination year. We took the decision for Year 11 to take their GCSE English examination early (just 14 months into their GCSE courses) so that they would be able to utilise some of the coursework they had already undertaken in Year 10. We also decided, after the change to grade boundaries in Maths last year, we would also let Year 11 undertake their GCSE Mathematics examination at this time too so that we could use the opportunity to gain feedback about their progress to date and hone their skills for the June 2014 examination. We were pleased that our pupils, parents and staff were willing to rise to this challenge as we are all committed to getting the very best outcomes for pupils in a time of constant change to the examination structure and assessment. Any pupils who do not reach their highest possible target grade would then have the opportunity (if necessary) to retake the new format of examination in June. We are delighted to report that Year 11 pupils have achieved 73% A*-C in English - a 19% increase on the same indicator last year placing our pupils outcomes above the national figures of 2013. We have also been pleased to find that 22% of pupils have achieved an A or A* in English in the November exam. Our Maths results at 59% are in line for the higher expectations we have in the summer when pupils have completed the entire course with a very encouraging 16.4% of pupils gaining an A or A* grade in Maths. Younger pupils have some excellent role models in our Year 11 pupils and should learn from the example they have set through: - Being prepared to take on and meet a challenge - Understanding the relationship between success and hard work - Showing the resilience required to maintain high levels of effort - Utilising the support systems which exist in the school to support pupils' learning - Understanding the revision skills which suit their learning style
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Get Studying Study club is an after school club designed for all students. It is a place where they can work independently, or with support from staff, to complete any outstanding classwork, homework, coursework or additional study. Study club can also be used as a place to read or revise. In addition to students choosing to attend, staff may also refer students to attend the study club via their form Tutor and Year Learning Leader. Study club is managed by Mrs Youngs in the Learning Support Room on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:50 pm – 3:50 pm.
The Well-Being Room The Well-Being Room has been recently redesigned and modernised. It has been furnished with a sofa, bean bags, graffiti chalk board and a desk. It has several uses within the school; this is a room which is used by students who need a place to go when they feel overwhelmed in a situation or need to have reflection time. The room is managed by the Inclusion Department who are there to support the students. At times, the room is also used by the school nurse, as a meeting room, or as an exam room, alongside many other uses.
Under 13’s Rugby Club The under 13 rugby team are through to the Semi-Final of South England Rugby League. The Semi-Final is on the 29th January against Verulam School in St Albans. If the students reach the final, they are entered into the national open draw final – 16 schools covering England and Wales.
Possible New School Website This year, there may possibly be a new website for Hadleigh High. The website is at early stages of being developed but a mock version has been issued in the Hadleigh Times (which is sent home via students), in which two different prototypes have been attached. Both websites look innovatory, and modern to make the Hadleigh High School more sophisticated. Your opinion is of great significance to us, so which site do you prefer?
Year 10 Geography – Hadleigh’s Explorers The Year 10s have started producing their mock Geography coursework and they travelled down to Hadleigh to collect primary data; some readers may have been interviewed for this! The coursework prepares the students for their real coursework next year, and gets them used to the writing and research style. The Year 10s always aim to exceed their targets, so let’s hope that their coursework results are just as high as they aim!
Sky Sports Living for Sport Project Following the success of last year’s Sky Sports Living for Sport Project, Miss Clarke has signed up 15 Hadleigh pupils from Years 8 and 9 to take part in this highly effective sports project. Fran Williamson, Sky Sports Living for Sport Athlete Mentor and World Champion and Paralympic Swimmer visited the school on Thursday 16th January sharing the highs and lows of her sporting career and inspiring pupils with her story of success. Fran has gained a vast amount of knowledge and understanding in the world of
disability sport which she has been able to share during her day with the pupils at Hadleigh High School. Pupils also participated in class-based and practical activities with Fran, including learning about the six key steps to success, participating in discussions, taking part in team building activities as well as planning for their Sky Sports Project event. Aimed at improving confidence with social interaction, leadership, communication, motivation, and organisational skills, pupils will organise and run a Multi Skills Festival on Monday 3rd February for 80 Year 3 & 4 school children from the eight feeder primaries in the local area. They will also reflect on their successes from their first event and run a second festival in March for much younger pupils. Their efforts and successes will be celebrated in the end of term assembly on Friday 4th April. The pupils involved are; Year 8 Brook Chisnall, Harry Corrie, Katie French, Charlie Kavanagh, Abbie Luderman, Sarah Martin, Olivia Simmons and Barney Williams. Year 9 Ryan Ansell, Eva Clark, Ellise Goodyear, Kiera Hines, Molly Keeble, and Owen Spooner.
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Merci Beaucoup! During the term, Juliet – a French University student- is here to help students with their French and pronunciation in MFL lessons. Juliet applied for the job in January and was accepted by the British Council. On the other hand, she is also improving her English skills from the help of the students, she commented: “I love England! Being a teacher and also being a student is great as you get to help someone whilst getting help at the same time. However, I don’t really like the weather!”
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Did you know our Parish Church is believed to be the 5th largest in Suffolk? The first church on this site was built in the late 800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the first stone church built in 1250. The first major rebuild took place in 1350. A further rebuild saw a massive enlargement to the structure, a raised roof for the clerestory, side aisles, chancel roof carvings (1400s) and a spire added to the tower. The church was originally a community meeting place as well as a place of worship and there were no seats. Attendance at services was compulsory and the congregation was forced to stand until box pews were introduced â&#x20AC;&#x201C; segregating men and women. St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is Grade 1 listed and, uniquely in the county and probably the UK has, in its grounds, two other Grade 1 listed buildings: the Medieval Guildhall and the Deanery Tower (1495). The Church and the Guildhall are for public and community use and, indeed are used extensively by locals and visitors. Like our own homes, all buildings need to be maintained, repaired and upgraded to meet current needs and St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior was last refurbished by the Victorians in the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when they undertook a major change, removing the box pews and replacing them with todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bench pews. It is time for us to look forward again otherwise it will become a building unfit for purpose and, as was said to us, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to make the changes now. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it now you will simply be left with an interesting ruinâ&#x20AC;?. The Church belongs to the community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it would be hugely disrespectful to everyone and to the historical effort expended over many hundreds of years in maintaining and modernising the building, not to undertake this work. The people who regularly use our Church know that the heating desperately needs to be updated and the floor replacing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a few more Harvest Horkeys and we will be dancing on packed earth ! When replacing the floor we will install underfloor heating and large ducting channels for all the cabling we will require for lighting and full audio-visual preparedness as we advance in this increasingly technological age. Hymns on i-pads ? Maybe not as far-fetched as it may sound ! We are extremely fortunate in our community in that we have people with the vision to take this project forward and people who have the skills to make that happen. There is a small task group who is steering this enormous undertaking. Make no mistake, it is a very, very big project. Funding can be tapped into as has proved the case in other areas of the UK where similar churches have undergone major refurbishment. There are many sources of funding ranging from the much needed individual small donations that people regularly and so generously make, right up to the Big Lottery and Heritage funding for the eye-wateringly large amounts. We have secured agreement from the Parochial Church Council to make changes and plans are being drawn up by our Architects which will be available to view shortly. Work has already begun on restoring the pews and, despite what some people think, we will, of course be retaining some. We will also be replacing a number of them with chairs so that the space in our building is infinitely more flexible, because the need for this flexibility is demonstrated regularly by the people and groups who use the Church. There have been many Deans over the years, all of whom have left their mark and made a difference. Dean Benjamin Stannard Fryer was one such, for just over a year, and died in 1911. If there are any direct descendants of Dean Fryer, would they please contact the Parish office in the Church. You may be able to assist us with a couple of questions we have. Over the coming weeks and months you will hear and be able to see the plans we have for our Church and we urge you to come and see the works in progress for yourself as we start breathing new life into this magnificent building. We plan to celebrate the history of our Church and bring it forward to meetHouse and 0AX meld twenty-CB3 0AX Sheraton House Castle Park Cambridge Sheraton CB3 Castlewith Parkthe Cambridge first century and on. It is a story that has grown from firm roots over millennia and a story that we very much want to continue to tell. We do not want future generations to inherit that interesting ruin. Jessica Nevard
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News from The Station Dear readers, welcome to the latest news from the Station. In January I took part in a multi-agency initiative covering Hadleigh and Pinewood, and the parishes in between. This initiative targeted the use of vehicles on our roads by criminals and saw a number of vehicles taken off the road for varying reasons. In total, 30 vehicles were stopped with 26 of these being dealt with for vehicle related offences. Five were taken off the public roads due to serious safety defects, 2 vehicles seized for no insurance including an HGV and 9 persons and 3 vehicles searched for drug related offences. In addition to this a number of Safer Neighbourhood Team officers carried out patrols in the same area providing crime prevention advice to local residents, particularly around burglary. This resulted in 18 vehicles identified as being left insecure, 6 persons fined/2 speed awareness courses offered/23 persons cautioned for speeding in the community. The operation was a huge success and will be repeated again at some point in the year. In previous articles, I have talked about my intention to run the London Marathon in April 2014. I have now identified my two charities that I will be raising money for. They are The Porch Project and the Special Care Amenity Fund serving the Neonatal Unit at Ipswich Hospital. For those that do not know, the Porch Project is a registered charity that has been set up to support the youth group that operates out of St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh. It caters for all young people in the Hadleigh area and has over 300 young people registered, many of which attend one of their bi-weekly sessions. Some of you will remember the impact that the youth club at East House used to have on the young community in Hadleigh, well the Porch offers the same advantages, but takes youth work to another level. The project has grown over the last four years and has had a very positive impact on crime and anti-social behaviour. The work undertaken by the Dean, Youth Worker Craig Hutton and the team of volunteers has built a better level of respect amongst young people, developed relationships and steered some individuals away from a life of crime. The facilities on offer include a fully functioning kitchen, pool tables, various games consoles and the use of a state of the art computer lounge. The Porch Project has big ambitions, and by raising money for them I hope to be able to give the attendees the chance to either enjoy some new equipment, or trips out away from the Church. We now see less reported crime and anti-social behaviour around the Town at weekends, and the parks are generally nicer places to be in compared to how they once were with drunken youths leaving litter and broken glass about. We work very closely with the Porch in order to build better levels of understanding with the Town’s young people and continued support from the community will inevitably see further rewards for the general public. The Neonatal unit (Framlingham Ward) cares for over 500 babies each year at Ipswich Hospital. Many are born premature and require urgent intensive care in order for them to survive; others develop illness or infection and need the expert treatment on offer. The dedication shown by every member of staff is just amazing, and every parent and child admitted to the ward receives nothing but the best care, compassion and empathy. This team of ordinary people carry out an extraordinary job on a daily basis, and if it wasn’t for them some of the babies undoubtedly would sadly not live. My wife and I spent several weeks on the ward when our first child, Isla, was born at 29 weeks. We cannot praise the team enough, and were both shocked to learn just how little funding is available for new equipment, and items such as nappies, cotton wool and blankets. I will be splitting any funds raised in half so that both charities will benefit equally. If you would like to make a donation, please contact me at the Police Station, or visit BT Mydonate and search for me (Matt Paisley). You will note that the donation site is set up for the Porch Project, but in agreement with them, once I have completed the marathon a cheque will be issued for presentation to the Special Care Amenity Fund for 50% of the donations. The Police Station is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s between 1pm and 3pm. You can contact us on the details below, or follow us on Twitter @BaberghPolice. In an emergency, always dial 999. Until next time Matt PC 1455 Paisley Matthew.paisley@suffolk.pnn.police.uk Telephone 101
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Sunday 8am & 10.45am (see website for details) 7-8.30pm SWITCH-On (for teenagers) in the Deanery Tower Tuesday 11am Mattins (or Communion) at The Row Chapel, George Street 6.30-8.30pm The Porch Project (for teenagers) Wednesday 7.30am Morning Prayer & Communion followed by breakfast Friday 9.30am to 12noon Cafe Church including a short all-age service at 10am
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Police in Suffolk are urging friends, relatives, carers and neighbours to pass on advice to elderly people they care for after five people have been scammed out of almost £30,000. The ‘elaborate’ scam which is being carried out by con men and women has now hit Suffolk after sweeping across the Metropolitan and Essex Police Force areas. Since August, Suffolk Police has received five reports of virtually identical scams where a person calls their elderly victim, purporting that they are a Police Officer calling from The Met or Essex Police. The ‘Police Officer’ calls the victim telling them they are from the police investigating fraud on their bank account. On occasions they claim to be working for the victim’s bank and they ask for account information including their card number, security number and PIN. Should the resident become suspicious the offender suggests they call 999 or 101 to ask for confirmation the caller is a police officer. The victim then calls the police, but does not realise that the offender has not hung up so goes straight through to them again. In some cases a female offender comes on the line and pretends to be working for the police control room and verifies the so called officer’s details. The caller is then handed back to the original offender who obtains the victims details. In other cases victims have been told a courier will be sent round to collect their bank card or have even been asked to go to their bank to withdraw large amounts of money which is again collected by courier. The latest incident in Suffolk happened yesterday, Monday 16 December. A 62 year old woman living in South Ipswich was duped into withdrawing nearly £4,000 from her bank account which was collected by a courier later that day. Community Safety Manager for Suffolk Police Alan Osborne said: “Fraudsters will try every way possible to scam money out of people and this appears to be one of the latest con tactics they are using.“The police or banks will never ask for people’s bank account details over the phone and should anyone receive this type of call they should hang up immediately. “We are working with banks, building societies and taxi or courier companies to raise awareness of this particular scam but we are keen to stress to those people who have elderly family members or neighbours to spread the word and talk to them about this type of crime. Police are issuing the following advice: • Your bank or the police will never ask for your PIN, bank card or bank account details over the phone – never give these details out. • The police will never call you and ask you to withdraw money from your account to give to a courier or taxi driver, regardless of how convincing they may seem. • If you receive such a call leave the landline for at least five minutes to make an outside call. Fraudsters will keep the line open and have been known to play ring tones, hold music and a recorded message down the phone so the victim believes they are making a call to a legitimate number. • Use a friend’s of neighbour’s telephone instead. • Friends, family, carers and neighbours are asked to spread the word to ensure everyone is aware of this scam and what they should do. If you have been a victim call police on 101 or 999 if you are vulnerable and need police assistance – and remember allow your landline to clear for at least five minutes before you call, or ideally use an alternative line.
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Armchair Players - Keeping Drama Alive in Hadleigh Launched in 2009, Armchair Players is Hadleigh’s play-reading and drama club. We meet on the second Monday of every month at the George pub in Hadleigh High Street. Our name says it all. We read plays aloud in a friendly and informal atmosphere - bringing drama to life with the minimum of dramatic 'fuss'. On occasions we make group visits to local theatres to see plays performed and/or participate in theatre-related events such as tours of backstage areas and presentations by Directors and other theatre managers. Our meetings also include themed readings and other drama-based activities. We even have plans to present Rehearsed Play Readings for the benefit of small audiences who can sit, listen and enjoy. Armchair Players support the BBC Children in Need appeal with a special fund raising event every year in November. To date we have raised £2800 for the appeal. Everyone over 16 is welcome to join. Come and take part as a 'reader' or as a 'listener'. Enjoy the fun of 100% participation by reading aloud a part in the selected play, or just sit back and listen as the drama unfolds. Our next meeting date is February 10th and we are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a themed evening which will include, poetry, sketches, monologues and perhaps duologues from full-length plays – all about love. Why not join us? For more information call Maddie on 01473 824033
ANTARTICA The Friends of St. Mary’s Church Invite you to
- A JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN
An illustrated talk by David & Wendy Atkins Including many of their beautiful photographs taken on their trip to Antartica SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY, 7.30 pm IN ST. MARY’S CHURCH Tickets £5.00 includes hot cordials and nibbles Available from the Parish Office and The Idler Bookshop
Hadleigh Business Centre Gina Rush is the Business Manager at Hadleigh Business Centre and is available to assist you with any enquiries you may have, as well as meet all your Office, SideCar Project, Virtual Tenancy and Conferencing needs. We have a “LARGE FREE CAR PARK”! This Professional Serviced Office Space has much more to offer you and your business, than just a friendly and warm welcome! ‘Amazing incentives available throughout February and March 2014’ Come and have a no-obligation tour of the facilities and find out how we can help build on your businesses success! • • • • • • •
Superfast Fibre Broadband with WIFI - Throughout the Business Centre. State of the Art Telephone System - Has many excellent features to boost your business! Offices of various sizes for all types of Businesses – We understand how business’ needs can grow and change. Easy in Easy out or longer term agreements. Conferencing facilities - Accommodating from 2 persons for small meetings/interviews/staff reviews, right up to 50 Delegates for theatre style conferencing. Virtual Tenancy – This offers many benefits to the small business such as, a Professional Business Address for your post and parcel deliveries. SideCar Project – Allocated Desk and Chair with lockable set of draws. The following are available at a small extra charge - Telephone • Broadband and Wi-Fi • Printing • Secretarial and many more services...
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Glenn Abbassi reports on Christmas with a difference Once I had agreed with Anthony Nolan that I would go to China to collect stem cells for a patient in London requiring an urgent bone marrow transplant, I was told that as it was a human interest story their PR Department would like to impart it to the media. When they made contact, I was initially asked if I could go to Manchester on Saturday 21st December to be interviewed on BBC Breakfast on the 22nd, but I declined as it was too short notice, only one day before I was due to fly to Beijing. As I was one of the members of the Rotary Photo taken on a bus in Club of Hadleigh collecting outside London pre-Olympics to Morrisons on Sunday with our Christmas promote Anthony Nolan float, I was contacted by Anglia TV and BBC Look East who both came to film me and the float and Father Christmas. Then both cameramen, at different times, came to my home to interview me, with the coolbox, showing me packing my case, looking at the Anthony Nolan website, and one even photographed the Chinese visa in my passport! I explained that I had become a courier to collect bone marrow or stem cells because I had lost my first husband through aplastic anaemia in 1980, when the Anthony Nolan Trust (as it was then called) was in its infancy, with only a handful of transplants being carried out. I met my present husband Eddie when he came from Iran in 1986 to be the donor for his brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transplant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now alive and well in Iran. Since May 2007 when as a voluntary courier I first started to do overseas trips, I have completed 230. 173 have been to Germany, over 20 to other parts of Europe, and 12 long haul â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sydney, Brisbane, Toronto (two) Boston (two), Providence RI, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Bangkok, HK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and now China. I flew to Beijing by Air China on the afternoon of Monday 23rd December, and arrived on Christmas Eve afternoon, and went by taxi to the Park Plaza Hotel. Christmas Day, of course, is not celebrated in China, although the decorations and lighting on several individual buildings, and in the streets themselves, were very elegant. By using the subway I was able to get to Tiananmen Square, and also a large shopping centre. There is certainly an enormous difference in living standards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on one side of the hotel are showrooms for Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, and close by every conceivable designer label store, and on the other side, a hutong, the original artisan quarters of the mass of the population. There are still over one thousand of these small networks of narrow alleys and courtyards in Beijing. On Monday 30th December I was overwhelmed to be told that my story had been syndicated to at least 30 regional newspapers from Yorkshire to Wales, and dozens of complimentary comments had appeared on Facebook applauding my decision to spend Christmas on a life-saving mission. Glenn Abbassi
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New year resolutions are hard to keep but instead of feeling that you have to “give up” something, focussing on the positive side of it - what you’ll gain by doing it - can mean you succeed where others fail. Losing weight is one of those recurring resolutions at any time of year. We cut out this, that and the other and end up feeling deprived, hungry and miserable – and it’s usually a hard slog to lose just a few pounds. Cambridge Weight Plan dieters often report many other benefits they’ve gained from their weight loss. Apart from the obvious ones such as being able to wear nicer clothes (very important – who wants to buy something just because it fits?), there can be enormous benefits to your health as well. Things like high blood pressure – many people are able to reduce their medication or even come off it altogether. Type 2 diabetes can often be reversed, cholesterol levels may reduce, sleep apnoea, energy levels and mobility (less strain on joints) are greatly improved. These are just some of the highly researched and well documented physical health improvements that benefit from losing weight. Then there’s the psychological benefits. Depression is often a hidden effect of obesity and can lead to a downward spiral of low self-esteem and comfort eating leading to more weight gain. Personalities may change, some become angry (at themselves?) and defensive, others may be secretive and in denial about their problem. All these have a knock-on effect on other areas of life – relationships with family and friends can suffer, even work prospects may be affected. So, maybe now is the time to regain control of your weight and your life with individual support and motivation from Val Lord (accredited Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant with 5 years) on 01449 737113 or 07519 177645. For more information go to www.cambridgeweightplan.com/valL. She is also available at French Complexion, Hadleigh by arrangement. See your confidence and self-esteem soar!
Thankyou! Thank you to everybody who donated money towards my volunteering placement overseas. The money will make sure developing countries can continue to benefit from the work of future volunteers and has secured my place on the programme. My specific role will be to promote health awareness to Primary and Secondary school children. I have exceeded my target thanks to the generosity of the community and am very much looking forward to flying to Ghana on the 18th January. Zoe Lewis
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Rotary Review CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS: Results this time were to some extent affected by the weather as one evening round, Wentworth Close, Stockton Close and Woodthorpe Road was cancelled due to high winds and heavy rain. Apologies go to all the children who were disappointed that night but we did not want Father Christmas to be blown away. However for the first time the float and Father Christmas appeared at Morrisons on the Friday and Sunday before Christmas and even made an appearance on local Tv thanks to our President being interviewed on another matter (See later). The results of the collections were as follows; House to House £956.22, Morrisons £490.64, High Street on Christmas Eve £252.00 making a grand total of £1698.86. Thank you Hadleigh for your generosity once again and also to the Manager and staff at Morrisons who allowed the collections and helped position the float. The bulk of collection has already been distributed amongst a number of local charities - Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding, The Porch Project, Hadleigh Elderly Peoples Welfare Committee,Homestart Babergh and the Sue Ryder Synergy Cafe which has just opened in Hadleigh. As always the Club is indebted to a number of local businesses and friends who help each year with equipment and collecting. Many thanks go to Gary Hambling of Hambling Utility Services for both loan of a generator to power the lights and for towing the float on a number of occasions; to Paul Davis and Hadleigh Castings Ltd for sharing the towing duties with Gary; to Ainger Holbrows Ltd for providing a battery to run the sound system; to Hadleigh Bowling Club for providing a home for the float during the collection period; finally to friends who helped with the collections - George Wyatt, Colin Brown, Brian Strutt, Claire Coster and Pam Bennett. The collections could not continue without their help. LIGHTING UP CEREMONY: Rotary provided Father Christmas with a sack of goodies to accompany the Reindeer and saw many children during the afternoon. The whole event was a great success and a total of £531.64 was raised which was shared with the Hadleigh Town Council who provided the reindeer. Rotary's share of £265.64 was added to the money raised in a collection at Morrisons in late November and the sum of £625.00 has been sent to the Disaster Emergency Committee for the Philippines Appeal. PRESIDENTIAL CHRISTMAS: In a selfless act for the Anthony Nolan Trust, President Glenn Abbassi volunteered to fetch bone marrow from China over the Christmas Break. This entailed spending Christmas and Boxing day in Beijing No Christmas pud and she does not like Chinese food!! Prior to leaving, news of her trip reached the media and she was interviewed at Morrisons and at home by both local TV channels. Well Done, Glenn! CLUB EVENTS: 1 The annual Christmas Party with partners was held at Stoke by Nayland Hotel in early December and a very good time was had by all with excellent food and company. Quite a few stayed overnight to breakfast together as well. A big thank you goes to the staff for looking after us so well. 2 The traditional Champagne Brunch was held on the first saturday of the New Year at the George in Hintlesham and was well attended by Rotarians and partners. Many thanks go to the staff for looking after us so well. SPEAKERS: The first speaker in the New year was Dr Cope of Hadleigh Surgery who was given a warm welcome. Illustrating her talk with slides she spoke about the history of the practice, the developments over the past 35 years and a bit about future plans. Before 1977 the surgery was in the Red cross Hut in Duke Street with 3 doctors and a practice nurse. In 1977 it moved to its present premises and, of course, these were considerably expanded in 2009. There is now a large team serving a 200 square miles area with 14500 patients and providing numerous services including Minor surgery, minor injury assistance, ENT, Podiatry and Chemotherapy. Soon it is hoped to have a full Diabetic Clinic and Screening sevice. MEMBERSHIP: To enable the Club to continue serving Hadleigh and undertake its local and international commitments new members and associates are urgently needed. If there are any ex Rotarians, Round Tablers or Lions who would like to get involved with a service club again please contact us through the website or by speaking to any existing member whilst a very warm welcome will be given to anyone who would like to find out more about Rotary service - ladies are especially welcome to join our current President Mrs Glenn Abbassi. For all information relating to this Club please visit Rotary Club of Hadleigh website or ring Rotarian Alan Williams tel no 01473 830229
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Please write to: Kelvin Avis 68 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5EF or email: kelvin@keithavis.co.uk
Dear Sir Myself, friends and family have been going out on Christmas Eve in Hadleigh for many years and enjoyed the Salvation Army joining us, playing carols in our local pubs. They give up their time to do this and collect for good causes, they have always been well received, and to us, it was part of this special evening to see them - so it was quite a shock to be told that this year they had been stopped from doing this. I do not know who or whom are responsible for this but ‘shame on you’, how mean spirited is that? So, Hadleigh publicans can we have them back this year please? It wasn’t the same without them. Angela Upson
the Flat Earth Society in light of the evidence that the earth is, indeed, a sphere. According to your anonymous correspondent, most of the alleged offending drivers seem to be from other European nations than the UK and your columnist appears to be asking us to share in his visceral mistrust of the 'other'. Perhaps he/she/they is/are playing to a certain and utterly regrettable anti-foreigner sentiment in advance of May's European elections? Of course, we won't know until your columnist displays a modicum of courage and reveals himself/herself/themselves? In the meantime, perhaps your nationalistic columnist will recall what the Bible says about those who judge others: "and why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?" Paul Simon
Dear Sir Many thanks to everybody at the China Garden restaurant in Hadleigh for a really superb meal over the Christmas break, despite us booking late in the day and being quite a large party the service was excellent and, as always, the food very much enjoyed. Kelvin Avis
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Unlike your new columnist 'The Observer', I do not need to cower under anonymity. Whilst he/she/they raises a fair concern about the misuse of Hadleigh's residential roads by HGVs (HCN January 2014), he/she/they undermines his/her/their arguments by snidely referring to the alleged nationality of the driver. Bad motorists come from every class and every nation. For example, the stubborn refusal of many local drivers to acknowledge the existence of mini-roundabouts is similar to the reaction of
Cox's Park - By the time you read this, we will probably know what Babergh's response to the Town and Village Green application has been, and, it doesn't take a rocket science degree to figure out, that they will oppose it, in another massive underestimation of the feelings of their district's residents. Having only just recently lost the historic battle over Tesco and the Brett works' site we might imagine that they would put the views of their constituents first - I didn't see anybody at the Consultation ‘exercise’ clapping any of them on the back and congratulating them on their choice of site for creating the precedent in Babergh of building on a Park in Hadleigh OR being misleading about the 'skate park' money or the new 'park' leased for a few years and across a major highway into Morrisons.... They must feel very secure in their positions to take non of our views into account. But it is worthwhile remembering that these people are elected, and everyone of our votes are very precious. We have our say (when they let us know that there is an election of course) we still live in a democracy. Ask them how they intend to respond to the Town Green application! Tell them that your vote may go elsewhere if they don't listen to your opinion. People of Hadleigh we did not stand by and let Tesco in, we must not stand by and watch Cox's Park turn into whatever the builder decides to build after he has bought a piece of land with planning permission on it. Be ready Cox's Parkers - Prepare to fight again! Angela Wiltshire
Two Films for Valentine’s Month Friday 14th February at 7.30 pm
SUMMER IN FEBRUARY (15) A moving true life romance set at a bohemian artist colony on the picturesque coasts of pre-war England, this film is based on a little-known period in the life of painter, Sir Alfred Munnings and his blue-blood best friend Gilbert. When they both fall for aristocratic beauty, Florence Carter-Wood, a love triangle emerges with tragic consequences. Valentine’s Day is perfect for presenting SUMMER IN FEBRUARY: Dominic Cooper is Munnings, Emily Browning plays Florence, whilst Gilbert is played by Dan Stevens, better known from his days in Downton Abbey. The photography is stunning - the wild Cornish coast with its atmospheric light sets the period feeling. This film is a true tale of love, liberty and scandal! Friday 28th February at 7.30 pm
TRANCE (15) In contrast comes TRANCE which marks Danny Boyle's return to the big screen after his triumph in staging the opening to the 2012 Olympic Games. The film is a psychological thriller, witty and yet intriguing. James Mc Avoy plays Simon, a fine art auctioneer who decides to steal a Goya from his own auction house with the assistance of three part time gangsters. However, the plans go horribly wrong when Simon suffers concussion and can't remember the exact location of the painting - leading to a somewhat bizarre solution to extract the painting's location with the help of a hypnotherapist! As both films carry a 15 certificate, children under the age of 15 are not permitted to view them. We will have our ever-popular break for refreshments during an appropriate interval on both occasions.
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Dear Sir Hadleigh Town Council would like to thank the following people who gave up their Saturday morning to remove the Christmas trees from the High Street properties on January 4th: Andy, Cherry, Millie and Harry Forbes, Neil Kennington, Brian and Sarah Loftus, Glenn and Elaine Root, Judith Townsend, Hobie Wright. Thanks to Mike Ager (Kings Head) and Kenny McGhee (Grass to Glass) for loan of their ladders. Thanks also to Cherry for supplying most welcome Sausage Rolls and Millie and Hobie for distributing them. And although they weren’t needed Kenny had offered his ladders, once again. Elaine Root
Dear Sir I read a bit in your Hadleigh Community News about dog mess at Clopton Gardens and I have had the same problems at the land between Malyon Road and the Celotex building, so I thought I would report it, I tried Environmental Health, but unless I know the name of the person or dog they can't help, then I tried public relm and they say it's not adopted and contact the builder, but I don't know the builder, but you have a dog mess bin and within 12 feet of the bin is four piles of dog mess, I also wanted to report dog mess in the industrial estate on the paths, but after no one wanted to help why bother - so why report it if nothing can be done, I clean my dog mess up, so stuff everyone else, thanks Babergh for a rubbish service! I WILL NOT BE REPORTING DOG FOULING AS THERES NO POINT! Andy Farrant Elmsett School presents:
‘Dying for a Laugh’ Friday 14th March will be a night filled with Murder & Mystery. If you think you have what it takes to work out ‘whodunit…’ please call Carol on 01473 658763 or email carol@abacufas.co.uk.
The fun starts at 7.30pm at Elmsett Village Hall. Only £10 per ticket including a yummy buffet. Please bring a bottle or 2 of your favourite tipple.
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New Year’s Resolutions put into practice! During our first assembly of the New Year, Mr Jackson asked children and staff if they had chosen any new year’s resolutions. Understandably, few were willing to volunteer what they felt they needed to change, but for some, their resolution was clear – they wanted to exercise on a more frequent basis. Mr Peters was quick to respond by starting up his running club once again. This year there is even more incentive to run as there will be a trophy for the class who runs the greatest number of miles during the term. The club will run for three lunchtimes each week, and many staff will participate as well as children. It is great that staff and children recognise the benefits of exercise and work together as a team. Christmas Dinner Success Although it was a while ago now, I feel we really need to mention our Christmas dinner as it was our first major event with Mrs Harvey as our new catering manager. The atmosphere in the hall was incredible as the kitchen team cooked and served almost 600 Christmas dinners! The marathon operation started at 11.30am when our very youngest children lined up to eat and ended at 1.45pm when the oldest children had their lunch. The Christmas lunch was fantastic and we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Mrs Harvey and the kitchen team. The success of our school meals is a direct result of our school running our catering service independently (we are only 1 of 3 primary schools in Suffolk that oversee our catering this way). We are proud to be able to provide the children with a hot, healthy, low priced midday meal. Diablo fever hits HCPS! Over Christmas, we appear to have had an outbreak of diablos! Before the holiday, a group of children were bringing in their toys on a daily basis, and we were able to allocate a corner of the playground for them to play safely. Now we have so many children wanting to play, we have had to allocate an entire playground for the activity! Obviously, in the name of safety, the children need to be monitored to ensure they do not use diablos too energetically near others! Therefore, our sports apprentices are now busily occupied at lunchtimes, ensuring all play is safe and good humoured. Do you have a child born between 1st September 2009 and 31st August 2010? If your child has a birth date between the above dates and they are currently not in a school Nursery, we do have spaces in our afternoon Nursery class, attending every afternoon or we may be able to offer fewer sessions. If you are interested, please do ring the school to chat with us. Do you have a child born between 1st September 2010 and 31st August 2011? We will shortly be reviewing applications for our Nursery class for the academic year starting in September 2014. If your child has a birth date between the above dates and you wish to apply for our Nursery class, then please do speak to us for an application pack. If you have not spoken to us about what we can offer you and your child, please do so. We will be delighted to show you our school – do telephone to arrange an appointment to view the whole of our school and in particular, the wonderful Nursery class and Early Years Unit - school office number is 01473 822161. School website – have you seen our website? Would you like to see what is happening at HCPS? The website will give you a flavour of what we can offer you and your child. Either search ‘Hadleigh Community Primary School’ or use the following link: http://hadleigh.suffolk.dbprimary.com/suffolk/primary/hadleigh
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Ken's SESAW News Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Reg charity no 1124029 Brrr! It was good to get home to Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare after a walk with Mandy this morning. We dogs really appreciate the volunteers looking after us, whatever the weather and we always welcome new faces. If you would like to help look after me and my friends, (including the cats!) please get in touch, contact details at the end. We are also grateful to another human dynamo, Natalie White, who will brave the cold on her trusty stead, Claude, to ride 25K on 23rd February. Natalie wants to raise lots of money for SESAW. Please encourage her by visiting: http://www.justgiving.com/Natalie-White9 or pick up a Sponsor form from us. Over the winter I have put on a little weight which is good for me, the same cannot be said of my new labrador friend, The Honey Monster! When she arrived just before Christmas, four year old Honey weighed forty six kilos, I’m told that’s over seven stones! At the time of dictating, she is down to forty one kilos, thanks to a strict diet and Natalie White gentle exercise in her foster home. You can follow Honey's progress and sponsor her slimming programme at: http://www.justgiving.com/thehoneymonster The Season of Good Will also brought us the obligatory dumped animals. This time two black and white feline sisters, Marmite and Peanut were thrown out in a suitcase with Marmite's seven kittens. Despite being undernourished, four kittens survived and are causing mayhem in their new homes. I do hope someone will soon give Marmite and Peanut the forever home they deserve. Even I have to admit they are lovely (for cats!) If Kelvin can squeeze my blog in this month, I thank him, and you for taking an interest in all the news from Kenny (The Boss) Chihuahua. SESAW, Stoke Road, Leavenheath, CO6 4PP. Tel: 01787 21088 http://www.sesaw.co.uk/ Open Wed-Sun. 10am-1pm.
Sudbury & District Horticultural Society We meet in St. John’s Methodist Church Hall, York Road, Sudbury at 7.30 pm February 11th Scouting Today - Mrs J Mullan February 25th Hedgehogs Haven - Mr & Mrs Bulwright
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ADVANCE NOTICE HADLEIGH OPEN GARDENS DAY SATURDAY 5th JULY 2014 If you have not been involved before and would be willing to open your garden on this day, please leave your details in the church offce or email John Hunt at jandahunt@uwclub.net. It matters not whether your garden is large or small. The more variety the better! Helpers will also be required on the day to assist garden owners and serve Ploughman’s Lunches in the Church. If you are able to offer any help, please do let us know.
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Hadleigh Gardens Personal Thoughts I am currently thinking about moss in lawns. To produce a perfect lawn is hard work, and I have never had any commitment that my lawns should be perfect. I have been happy to accept a bit of moss, but there are limits, and this year the moss in my lawns has gone mad, and as I walk round Hadleigh it is clear that I am not the only one with this problem. The books all tell you that moss is encouraged by bad drainage, shade, and cutting the grass too short. The only remaining moss killers available to amateurs for lawns are based on Ferrous Sulphate, and sold under various proprietary names. The problem is that they must be applied evenly and at the right strength otherwise you either miss some of the moss, or kill the remaining grass. The moss will turn black and die, and then it needs to be raked up. Do not get moss killer onto paths as the ferrous sulphate will stain the path. To stop the moss coming back the drainage needs to be improved. I have a rake with sharp teeth which given enough effort will rake out the dead stuff and loosen the top surface, and a hollow tyne lawn aerator which will cut neat plugs out of the lawn, which can then be filled with sharp sand. This does not work if you have small bits of flint in your soil which block up the tubes. You can buy or hire mechanical machines to do these jobs, but they are expensive, and if you buy you also need somewhere to store the tool. So the real question is "How much of my lawns can I find the energy to clear the moss from this Spring". Weather Records This month I have the figures to the end of December so I can review 2013. At the end of the year we had had 510.6 mm of rain. This compares with an average annual rainfall of about 660 mm, so it was a dry year with only 77% of average rainfall. The temperatures taken over the year were not unusual. What was unusual was the storms particularly the one on the 27th/28th October. Several people have asked me if I know how strong the gusts were around the time the bus blew over. The trouble is that gusts are very local. The nearest full weather station is at RAF Wattisham. Their data is available on the internet. This shows the peak gust that they measured there as 65 knots (75 mph), but this was not at the time when people felt the gusts were worse in Hadleigh. In December at Kersey there were 60.4 mm (2.4") of rain, which is higher than our average monthly rainfall. This made the 3 month figure 203.7 mm (8") which is 33% more than the average. So the garden soil is still very wet. In December the maximum temperature was 10 Cel (50F), which is what we would expect.The minimum temperature for December was 1 Cel (34F) which is also typical. In my garden the ground temperature at writing is 5 Cel ( 44 F), which is slightly warmer than average for mid January. Hints In February conditions for gardening may start to improve so the key thing is to get whatever preparation you can done before everything wakes up with vengeance in March. If the weather permits flower beds can be overhauled, and vegetable beds prepared. It would be good if the various pruning jobs on roses, fruit trees and shrubs could be completed. Do not prune spring flowering shrubs, or plum trees in the Spring. If you grow vegetables you can make a start on seed sowing. I shall be sowing leeks, onions, and broad beans and peas under cover. I have already purchased all the seed that I need, but I need to get my seed potatoes. This year Potato Day at Stonham Barns is on February 8th 0930-1330, and Partridges will have a good selection. Happy Gardening, John Rye
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Letter www.layham.org from Layham
St Andrew’s – your parish church Sunday Services in February 2nd February 10.30 am Morning Worship 9th February 9.15 am Sung Eucharist 16th February 9.30 am Café Church 23rd February 9.15 am Family Eucharist Date for your diary We look forward to seeing you at our Sunday Hot Lunch on 23 March at 12.30. Full details will be in the March magazine.
Are you new to Layham? If you have just moved to the village and would like to know more about it, please visit our website www.layham.org, where you can download a Welcome Booklet. However, if you do not have a computer and printer and would prefer a hard copy of the booklet, please contact Jane Cryer, Parish Clerk, on 07920 713940. Parish Council The main matters discussed at the Parish Council meeting of Wednesday 15 January were: • Police report There had been no reported crimes since the last meeting. However, a ‘scam’ was currently being carried out in the area targeting elderly people: a person purporting to be a police offer phones and tells their victim that they are investigating fraud concerning their bank account and asking for account information. The police – or your bank – will never ask for any bank details over the phone. The Clerk would send a community email alerting parishioners. • Babergh DC report The report was noted. Councillor Wigglesworth said external change management consultants had been appointed. The Chairman said he had noticed staff at Babergh did not respond as promptly to requests for help or information as they used to. • Suffolk CC report The report was noted. Councillor Jones said savings had been identified but the effects would not be felt until the following year and onwards. He agreed to continue to speak to colleagues in the Highways division about speeding issues through the village. • Wind turbines It had been confirmed that there was currently no mention of wind turbines in Babergh’s Core Strategy, which was almost ready for implementation. Cllr Wigglesworth would ask whether something could be included at this stage. The PC had received a letter from Belstead PC concerning a planning application for a large onshore turbine between Belstead and Wherstead; it was agreed that the PC would write to Babergh supporting Belstead PC’s concerns. • War memorial A meeting would be arranged with the PCC to discuss the possibility of improving the area around the War Memorial; it was possible that some funding might be available as 2014 marked the one hundredth anniversary of World War 1. • Planning It was noted that the application to convert and extend the existing cartlodge at Raworth Bungalow to form a two-storey dwelling had been approved, although an earlier application to build houses on the land was still pending. If it was felt to be appropriate after further consideration, the PC would query this decision with Babergh. • Defibrillators A proposal with clear recommendations would be put to the next meeting of the PC, on 26 February. • Annual meeting This would take place on Wednesday 30 April at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, and would follow the same format as last year. • General maintenance issues It was agreed that the PC should take action to block the gap in the hedge near the entrance to Brett Green. The PC was seeking a meeting with Babergh and other agencies to discuss the land outside nos 7 and 8 Upper Street. The PC would also look into the possibility of funding for surfacing both entrances, and the path across, the Playing Field. Layham’s Emergency Plan You will all have received a letter with a questionnaire asking for any expertise or equipment you would be able to volunteer in the event of an emergency. We all recognise that a serious emergency is unlikely in our Parish but we feel it is a responsible exercise to prepare for the worst and then be grateful if it never happens! The questionnaire will have been delivered to you by the Emergency Link Volunteer (ELV) responsible for your group of homes. The ELV’s are the key persons in the communication chain being put together for our community. We do hope that most households can tick some of the boxes on the questionnaire – this is an opportunity to pull together as a community. The information gathered will not be shared outside of the Clerk to the Council and the leader of the Emergency Plan scheme – Councillor John Curran. PLEASE COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND RETURN IT TO JOHN CURRAN, 6 WATERMILL CLOSE, LAYHAM, IP7 5LD. Thank you. 42
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Layham Social Club The last meeting was on 14 January and was a Bingo afternoon. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 18 February and will include a darts competition. As usual, anyone who fancies a bit of company for an afternoon will be welcome at the Village Hall from 2.30pm. Tea and cakes are always available. ‘Bill’ Brownhill – Layham farmer and potter It was two years ago when the work of ‘Bill’ Brownhill was featured in Letter from Layham. Just recently one of Bill’s daughters, Chris, visited Layham and was able to give a little more detail to the story. ‘Bill’ was actually named Fred although was known to most people as Bill – except by his brother whose name was genuinely William! He was born in 1916 and bought Holly Lodge Farm in the early 1950s. It consisted of the house now known as Butterfly Hall, some farm buildings which have now been converted into residential accommodation and 100 acres of land. Bill farmed this land for a decade – a photograph shows the family resting during baling in the late 1950s. Bill was married with two daughters, Chris and Rosie, both of whom are sitting on the sacks in the picture. The farm became unviable in the early sixties and Bill took the entrepreneurial step of enrolling on a pottery course at the Colchester Institute. He sold his land to Baron Beck of Masons Bridge Farm (now called Layham Hall) and set up a pottery at Holly Lodge. He developed a ‘country style’ in the decoration of his work and made mostly earthenware for domestic use. As his experience developed, Bill took on pupils. A studio, large enough for evening classes was built onto the farmhouse.It would be interesting to know if the pupil pictured in this photograph is still in the area and can be identified. If you can help with this, please contact Michael Woods on 01473 823798.
Brett Green under construction This snapshot of part Brett Green under construction has come our way. Thanks to Pauline Clements (nee Knights) for letting us have it. The building of Brett Green on what had been the site of a market garden must have made a huge impact as, in just a short time, the village grew by more than a third. This is the only record we have of that huge project. Does anybody have any other pictures taken at the time – or indeed, any photographs of life in the village in years past? If so, please contact Michael Woods on 01473 823798. We would love to add copies of them to our archive.Thank you.
When the estate was built there was no footpath into Hadleigh and walking from Layham would have been a dangerous thing to do. Try to imagine walking down Pipkin Hill, which at the time, had a steep slope on both sides of the road following the line of the left hand curb as it is now. A huge bank was removed from the garden of Pipkin Lodge to create the greensward and the footpath you see today.
Layham Playgroup It is lovely to hear all of our children had a fantastic Christmas. We are very pleased to welcome back some new faces at playgroup and we hope you all enjoy your time with us. This year Layham Playgroup is celebrating its 40th birthday. We would love to hear from anyone who may have memories of the playgroup... Maybe you attended? Maybe you worked there? The more memories we receive, the better! As is it such a big year for us, we have been very busy planning and organising events to be held throughout the year, starting off with a pamper evening on Friday 21st March, quickly followed by an Easter fun morning to be held in the Easter Holidays. Watch this space for more information. We had lots of fun with messy play last term at Ladybirds. We used Shaving foam to create a snow scene for our igloo and penguins. The children really enjoyed experiencing the textures (and the smells) of the foam. Our Toddler group takes place every Wednesday morning 9.30-11.00am and is open to all children aged 0-5years. We hold a cake sale every first Wednesday of the month. Layham Playgroup is a feeder group for all three Primary Schools in Hadleigh. Government funding is available for 3 year olds and in certain cases for some 2 year olds. If you are looking to creatively occupy your 2 – 4yr old and would like an information pack or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07999 866419 or email us at admin@layhamplaygroup.co.uk
Working from Home? Working from home brings many advantages, but people can miss those ‘water cooler’ sessions, opportunities for ‘brainstorming’ or simply seeing new faces. I am thinking of starting an informal group to meet once a week or so, to go for a short lunch-time walk (with or without dogs) or drink in Hadleigh. Suggestions for alternative activities would be welcome, but a walk might be in tune with keeping us fit and getting a fresh air break while meeting others in the community. Contact me if you are interested: Kathryn.Grandon@Babergh.gov.uk or 01473 824489 Kathryn Grandon, Member for Hadleigh South, Babergh District Council
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QUIZ NIGHT Layham Village Hall Saturday 1st March 2014, 7:00pm start £5.00 per person. Hot supper included. Maximum 6 per team
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I am hosting a quiz night to raise funds for me to travel to the Girl Guiding world centre in Mexico to represent my county in a community service project where we will run workshops for children or the elderly in the local area. There will be a hot supper and snacks included in the price. Also at the event, there will be a cake stall and a raffle. We do request that you bring your own drinks to the quiz. Katy Gant
St. Joseph’s Long Bessels, Hadleigh The Catholic Parish of Sudbury with Hadleigh Parish Priest: Fr Peter Brett (01787 372703) 07785 562518 (Emergencies) Deacon: Rev. Andy Morton (01206 263367) Mass times at St. Joseph’s Hadleigh Sunday: 11.15 a.m. Mass (tea and coffee after Mass) Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Morning Prayer) Friday: 9.30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Morning Prayer) For more details and for week-day Masses at Sudbury and for any changes to the times of week-day Masses in Hadleigh please consult the Parish Newsletter or refer to the web site www.sudburywithhadleigh.net or contact Father Brett or Deacon Andy The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available after Sunday Mass at Hadleigh, or by arrangement with Father Brett.
Layham Spring Community Lunch Wednesday 5th March, 12 noon at the Queen's Head Two courses and coffee for £5.00 To book phone: Lesley 01473 822128
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Jenny Cutts Retires!!!
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We would like to wish Jenny Cutts a happy and well deserved retirement after more than 40 years service to former Hadleigh Building Supplies which is now Hadleigh Buildbase. Jenny has worked in the construction industry for almost 50 years in total, having started her time at Halls & Co for 4 years and then going on to help Jack Beckett of J V Beckett Builders and Peter Mitchell of Hadleigh Plant Hire with their bookkeeping. Jenny has been on the books for Hadleigh Building Supplies since their limited status back in 1972 until they sold out to Buildbase in 2005, where she has continued her role in accounts until the present day. We would personally like to thank Jenny for all her hard work, loyalty and dedication. Jenny’s mild mannered attitude made life easy to work alongside. We are sure there are many customers past and present, that have had the pleasure of dealing with Jenny over the years, would like to join us in wishing her all the very best in both health and happiness for the future and to enjoy her well earned rest!!!! Mark & Ali
Churches in Hadleigh – Praying for Hadleigh The people of the churches in Hadleigh are committed to praying for our town. Over the course of each year we plan to pray for every street in Hadleigh. During February we will be praying for the following streets: Week commencing Sunday 2nd February - Woodthorpe Road; Week commencing Sunday 9th February – Woodthorpe Close and Cottesford Close ; Week commencing Sunday 16th February – Yeoman Way and Yeoman Way ; Week commencing Sunday 23rd February - Rousies Close and School Close If you know people who live in these streets, we would be very pleased if you also would pray for them. If you live on one of the streets being covered during a particular week and would welcome prayer, please get in touch. Hadleigh Baptist Church Greg Frost 823804 pastorgregfrost@btinternet.com Hadleigh URC Wendy Atkins 822535 wendy@paddocks9.plus.com St Joseph’s RC Church Anita Rosbrook 810057 a.rosbrook@btinternet.com St Mary’s CoE Joyce Willis 823165 willisjm@lineone.net Salvation Army Liz & John Tubby 464184 hadleighsuffolk@salvationarmy.org.uk
Library Link National Libraries Day – On Saturday 8th February join us for a morning of fun celebrating National Libraries Day. We’ll have a stall from our ever popular Scrumptious Sisters selling delicious cakes and preserves, plus face painting and craft activities. The launch of the new Hadleigh Library Friends Group will be a major part of National Libraries Day from 10.30am to 1pm at Hadleigh Library. Come and find out what we are all about, how you could become involved, share ideas and have a cake and a cuppa at the same time. We look forward to seeing you there. Join…Reading Force – Reading Force is for all Service families, all ages, at home or away. Taking part is free, fun and easy. Whether your family is at home together or apart because of deployment, training or distance, doing Reading Force gets everyone involved, connected and brings your family closer. You don’t have to be in the same place to share the same story. Get your free special scrapbook from Hadleigh library and choose a book all your family will enjoy reading. All read the book together or individually and talk about it. Fill the scrapbook with your family’s thoughts about the book. Include anything you want – e-blueys, letters, photographs, drawings, reviews or notes. If you enter your scrapbook into the Reading Force Scrapbook Competition by 25th April 2014 you could win a great prize! All families taking part will receive a certificate and win a book for taking part. Check out the website www.readingforce.org.uk for more information Free Family Sunday craft activities – each Sunday from 10.30am there’s a new activity and this month’s theme is music! Make your own pan pipes, drum and rainmaker shaker. Of course February wouldn’t be complete without making your own Valentines Day card for the one you love. For more details visit the library. Free Bookstart activities – Wednesday 2.00pm – 2.30pm Tot Rock, rhymes, songs and stories, suitable from 1 year old and Thursday 10.00am – 10.30am is our Baby Bounce session introducing children to the love of songs and rhymes. Both activities are free. Toptime for the over 55s – Wednesday 10.30am – 12.00pm a great chance to catch up, have a chat and a relaxing cup of tea. Different events are planned each week; visit the library for more information. – Suffolk libraries offers free music streaming via our Freegal service. Freegal boasts a catalogue of over 3 million tracks from a wide range of popular artists. You can stream up to three hours of music every day and download 3 MP3s a week. Your free to do whatever you want with the MP3s – there’s no DRM and you can copy them to any number of devices. You can also make your own playlists or use Freegal’s suggestions, which include classic, rock and pop. The service has no adverts and you can access it with your PC, smart phone or table. All you need is your Suffolk Libraries card number and PIN. ebook borrowing limit increased to 6 - You can now borrow up to 6 ebooks at a time from our Overdrive ebook lending service. You can download ebooks to a variety of devices and there are no borrowing or overdue charges. We stock thousands of titles, including books by Stieg Larsson, Lee Child and George RR Martin. All you need to use the service is a library card number. On Monday 4th March Lesley Dolphin’s radio book group will be discussing The Twins by Saskia Sarginson. Join Lesley from 2pm – 2.40pm on BBC Radio Suffolk. If you would like to review this month’s book, please follow the link Suffolk Reads on suffolklibraries.co.uk. It’s free! Tell your friends and family - it's free to join the library and everyone is welcome. Did you know that with a library card you can borrow up to 20 books, 6 story cassettes/CDs and 6 Ebooks for free? You can also borrow CDs, DVDs and computer games for a small charge – ask our staff for details. You can use the internet for free in every library too – our computer system means that you can book in advance to surf the net or just pop in and see if a PC is available.
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Hello All, I do like February – it’s only a hop and a skip away from Spring. Personally, I think pancakes should come with a tag line that says Pancakes – not just for Pancake Day! To me, they are simple, delicious and so versatile. So branch out from lemon and sugar, think melted cheese and mushrooms, mozzarella, salami. Don’t forget to BASIL (Buy And Source It Locally) and have a by Sarah Thompson lovely time. Basic Pancake Recipe Ingredients: 200g/7oz plain flour, 400ml/14fl oz milk, or ½ milk ½ water for a lighter pancake, 2 large eggs, lightly whisked, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, Pinch salt, Vegetable oil for frying. Preparation method 1. Put the flour into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and eggs. Give the liquid mixture a quick whisk before incorporating the flour. Continue to whisk until you have a smooth batter. 2. Now add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and whisk thoroughly. 3. Take a crêpe pan, or large frying pan, dip some kitchen roll in the oil and carefully wipe the inside of the pan. Heat the pan over a medium heat for a minute. 4. Add just under a ladleful of batter to the pan and immediately start swirling it round the pan to get a nice even layer. 5. Cook the pancake for approximately 30-40 seconds. Use a palette knife to lift the pancake carefully to look at the underside to check it is golden-brown before turning over. Cook the other side for approx 30-40 seconds and transfer to a serving plate. 6. Fill with recipient’s choice of savoury filling – cheddar, salami, mushrooms, tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil. Sarah Thompson
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Hadleigh Naturalists Society Invite members and visitors to the following Illustrated Talk Monday 3rd February Orchids, Flowers and Wildlife of North Cyprus - Tina Loose assisted by husband Roger Monday 3rd March The Western Grey Whale and Oil Developments on Sakhalin Island, Russia - Brian Dicks Visitors £2.00 Talks held at Town Hall Dining Room, Market Place, Hadleigh at 7.30 pm
The Hadleigh Recorder - 2013 A light covering of snow fell on the 14th January, the day when Morrisons Supermarket opened at Boswell Lane. The following week saw a cold spell with more snow falling. Improvements were being carried out at the Ansell Centre, and new digital fuel pumps were installed at the Lady Lane Garage, where unleaded fuel was £1.39.9p a litre. February saw the opening of Angel Delights, a traditional tea-room in the High Street at the former Katies premises. The month continued with below average temperatures. March saw building works; Sydney Brown Court in Magdalen Road was re-tiled, and Orbit Housing opens the Hadleigh Park housing estate in Matilda Groome Road. There was embarrassment when the tree in the Market Place was incorrectly cut down by contractors instead of a dead tree nearby. During April and May there were changes to businesses. The Eight Bells Public House in Angel Street was sold, and soon reopened after redecoration works, also the Ram in the Market Place re-opens after being closed for some time. The former Donkey restaurant at Stone Street opens as a carpet store. Lady Lane Garage was re-roofed, and the Daily Grind Coffee Shop opened on the Industrial Estate. A new Children’s Play area was opened in Timperley Road. The Suffolk Caravan Club held a rally at Hill Farm, and there was a Flower Festival at St. Mary’s Church. The Hadleigh Show at Holbecks Park was deemed a success despite the cool cloudy weather. During June and July, and Williams & Osborn toy shop in the High Street closed, but two new businesses opened in shops opposite the Public Library. Following major works at the Lady Lane Garage, in converting the former workshops, it opened as a Londis convenience store, and the fuel brand changed from Total, to Gulf. There was a successful ‘Talents and Interests’ exhibition held at St. Mary’s Church. The former pharmacist of Hadleigh, and Hadleigh Urban District Councillor, Mr. Colin Bull, died at the age of 92 years. Into the month of August, and the warm settled weather continued. Conversion works were underway at Toppesfield Hall, and a new brick boundary wall built down towards the River Brett. The clock on the spire of St. Mary’s Church was repaired, and new hands fitted. For safe access for this work, extensive scaffolding was necessary. Double yellow no parking lines were placed at the end of Church Street, inconsiderate parking there often resulted in wheelchair and child buggies being unable to proceed along Church Walk. September saw more changes to the town’s shops; Rachel, a ladies clothes shop opened on the corner of Maiden Way, and Petit de Paris opened in the former Jon Cutter hairdressers, who moved into the High Street as Cutter & Co. Sadly however, Partridge’s Farm Shop closed. During October there were more changes, E.A.C.H charity shop opened in part of the former Edwards furniture shop, and said to be their largest charity shop to date; a collectables shop, The Angel Attic opened in Angel Street, and Snowy’s Bait and Tackle shop opened next to Crumbs Bakery, in Long Bessell’s. The Revd. Jim Dalglesh of the U.R.C. left to take up a new ministry in Essex. At the U.R.C. the pews were removed to be replaced by chairs. On Monday 28th at about 8am a violent wind storm hit the Hadleigh area, subsequently named St. Jude’s Storm. A Beeston’s double decker bus was blown over and ended in a field at Coram Street, and there were many large boughs and branches snapped from trees, especially at Toppesfield Hall Gardens, and the riverside walk. Additionally at the public open space behind East House in George Street. A large branch fell at Brunskill Place, narrowly missing the building. Electric power was lost for some hours at Benton Street, and in the Ann Beaumont Way area of the town. A vehicle travelling down Station Road failed to stop at the High Street junction and demolished part of the boundary wall to the War Memorial, and also damaged a wooden seat there. Into November, and the wall at the War Memorial was rebuilt, but not in time for the Remembrance Day event and parade. A new tree was planted in the Market Place, replacing that which was mistakenly cut down earlier in the year. The Emporium opened in George Street. As the month of December came there were more business changes: following the closure of The Beer Barrel in the High Street, and redecoration work, Travel Stop opened, then the St. Elizabeth Hospice Charity shop moved from Maiden Way into larger premises in the High Street at the former Guthrum’s clothes shop. During the month it was reported that Tesco would not be appealing against their planning application refusal by B.D.C. to build a supermarket on the former Brett Works site. At the end of the year the price of unleaded fuel at the Lady Lane Garage was £1.29.9p per litre. A copy of the Recorders report for 2013 will as usual be deposited at the Suffolk Record Office, for the benefit of future researchers. It is recognised that the report can only be a cursory reflection of the past year in Hadleigh, and cannot be comprehensive. Roger Kennell. Hadleigh Recorder for the Suffolk Local History Council
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Short Courses organised by St Mary’s Church Over the next month 2 courses are being organised: • ‘Soul Spark’ which explores prayer and spiritual growth led by Revs Joyce Willis and Martin Thrower. It will take place over 3 sessions in St Mary’s on Jan 25th, Feb 8th and 15th from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Better to come to all 3 as there is a development in the use of prayer within the course but if you can only come to one please do. Session 1: Approaching spirituality & Getting to know God better / Faith journeys. Session 2: Who am I & Who is God to me? Session 3: Called to become & Where am I going? Journeying on. Please contact Joyce Willis if you are interested on 01473 823165. • ‘Just Listen’ - a DVD-based starter course which is a lively and practical way of beginning to develop listening attitudes and skills that we need to listen to others, God and ourselves. Two sessions of 2 hours in small groups of 8 participants. Please contact Barbara Breeze on 01473 808835 if you are interested to find out timings most convenient for you.
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The Centre is now ‘Back in the Saddle’ so to speak but I’m not hearing the clip clop of hooves, more like splash, squelch and slurp from the mud. Looking out from my room, with great sympathy, at our poo pickers I see them struggling to get the loaded trailer through the gates and, with some amusement too, as they try to distract Thyme who has recently decided to join the team by taking great interest in and around the loaded ATV and trailer: ‘More Hay somebody!’ If you were able to read my January Blog you would have noted the importance of fund raising for The Centre and how hard our Fund Raising Team work: it costs some £65,000 per annum to keep us going, and me in electricity. However, it’s not all about me and with the support of you out there, whether as an individual, group or organisation, we are able to help over 100 disabled children and adults to a better quality of life and with this in mind I would like to introduce you to Xanthe who is one of our Friday afternoon Riders. Jessie, her mother, tells us “Xanthe began riding at the beginning of October 2011. Currently she is non-verbal and not mobile as a result of having pneumococcal meningitis and suffering a major stroke when she was nine months old. Xanthe also has severe epilepsy. She is sensitive to change and dislikes new experiences that she cannot anticipate. It was with intrepidation and some fear that we took her riding. I had expected a real Xanthe type tantrum on the first session, but she was silent; she was enjoying the ride and appearing to relax into the rhythm of the pony. It was quite amazing! We hope that, in time, riding will be an experience that Xanthe enjoys fully, and if it can help her brain to remember the syncopation of how we walk by sitting on a pacing pony, further capitalizing on her slow but steady stepping, that would be great. Just to give her some independence and some cathartic therapy through riding is wonderful”……Moving on 24 months and Xanthe is able to walk with assistance and she looks forward to her riding sessions. She now sits independently on a saddle pad and is able to maintain her balance by holding the handles of a roller in front of her with both her hands. Initially she was reluctant to use her right hand. She is happy to take part in the games and is gaining in balance and strength. Well, knowing what it means to Jessie and her daughter Xanthe in being able to ride at Shelley is alone, I think, payback enough for all of the hard work of our volunteer Helpers and my hairy hoofed friends. Hello! Someone new coming through the door; a new Rider for assessment me thinks? We can always use more volunteers if we are to help people such as Xanthe so, if you’re up for it, fill in the Application Form which you can download from the Web site, or call and come to The Centre; you might even meet me! Website: www.rda-east.org.uk/shelley.html Telephone: 01473 824172
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Beaumont School Report As you may or may not know Beaumont school was successful in gaining funding from the British Council to lead a Comenius project which involves schools from the European Community. The grant comes directly from Europe and we are lucky that it is one area of funding which has been protected. The schools in the partnership come from six different countries, with a range of differing social and cultural backgrounds, each with their own strengths and achievements. The countries taking part are England, Scotland, Spain, Germany, Sweden and Norway. A set of study visits to each country will enable teachers to learn about each other and explore the learning experiences in depth at a professional level in the different contexts. Each school will identify practice of which they are proud and has a significant impact on children’s learning, which can then be shared amongst the partners. Our next study visit will be to Sweden in March. The focus for the participating schools has been how children learn in different ways. In our excellent Busy Bear’s Nursery class the children learn through play. Fortunately, we currently have spaces available in our Nursery. Your child is able to access government funding and start in our Nursery the term after they turn three, the next intake being in April of this year. We provide a stimulating learning environment, where the staff work in partnership with the parents to support the child’s developmental needs. We have fantastic facilities in large bright and airy rooms. The ‘messy’ room having sand, water, painting, play-dough, drawing, puzzles, counting objects and many more... The carpeted story room has books, computer, CD player, wooden blocks, train tracks and car mats. Our large garden is well stocked with bats and balls, obstacle course, wooden blocks, tricycles and role play houses. If you are interested in your child attending our nursery, please contact the school Tel. 01473 825120, to arrange an informal visit where you can meet the nursery teacher and have any of your questions answered.
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Hadleigh U13s rugby team made a little bit of Hadleigh Rugby Club history when they won their first Suffolk Cup match against Colchester on Sunday 12 January, the score 20-17. Having won the Suffolk Plate by beating Ipswich YM in the final, Hadleigh are now in the Cup competition against Colchester, Woodbridge and Bury St Edmunds. In their first season as a Youth team, Hadleigh U13 have achieved something that no other Hadleigh youth side has managed before, that is, winning a Suffolk Cup match! The match was a tough encounter, with both sides playing hard and uncompromising rugby. Hadleigh went ahead twice before going behind with ten minutes to go, but Hadleigh's strength of character pulled them through and they scored with three minutes left. There were some excellent performances, notably Harvey Clements (Hadleigh High School) with three tries, Dan Squirrell (HHS) with one. Oscar Farrow, Charlie Kavanagh and Oli Jeeves (all HHS) played heroically, whilst Toby Braybrooke (RHS) and Theo Hymas (Ipswich School) were both resolutely solid in defence and fiercely aggressive in attack. Both teams can be proud of their display in making this a thrilling encounter. Hadleigh now go on to play Woodbridge in the next round on 2nd February.
Green Fair Returns to Hadleigh Five years ago, in March 2009, Hadleigh Guildhall thronged with stalls and people and music at the first Green Fair to be held in the town. Five years on, it’s happening again. Green Fairs, to raise environmental awareness and money for environmental campaigns, already take place every year in Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Eye. Now Tesco has been seen off, it's time to celebrate by reviving the Green Fair in Hadleigh. There will be Fair Trade refreshments all day and stalls run by local environmental groups, such as the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, local craftspeople, products made from recycled materials and childrens activities. The doors to the Guildroom will open to the public at 10am on Saturday, March 29 and will remain open to 4pm. There will be stalls in the Guildroom and events outside in the garden. To apply for a stall, contact John on 01449 771742, 3 Wash Lane Corner, Gt Finborough, Stowmarket, IP14 3BJ. Or download a form from the website www.greenfairs.org.uk.
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Hadleigh United Football Club Sponsored by Hadleigh Tyre Group and Toppesfield Ltd In the period leading up to Christmas Hadleigh United maintained the splendid form which had seen the team rise to the top of the league table as well as making progress in the F.A Vase. In the Vase we were due to play away on 18th January but our intended opposition were thrown out of the competition by the Football Association for a breach of the rules. We were given a walkover to the following round which is scheduled for 15th February. Full details will be on the club website. In league matches a host of goals have been scored with a trip to Ely on the Saturday before Christmas resulting in a five goal victory. The next match of the festive season saw Brantham at the Millfield and once again Hadleigh scored five goals with Brantham managing one in reply. The first match of the new year saw a young team from Cambridge Regional College beaten by three goals to one at Hadleigh. The next match was a trip for a difficult encounter with Mildenhall but a Hadleigh win by four goals to one was the outcome with thee of our tally coming in a late burst of scoring. Home games are attracting good crowds with plenty of exciting football being played. The Reserves have had a few games postponed because of waterlogged pitches but they had a great match against Woodbridge which ended with six goals being shared. Hadleigh equalised just before the end for a deserved share of the spoils. Our Thurlow Nunn youth team have also had some games fall victim to the wet weather. But a home match against Haverhill Saw our youngsters win by two goals to one. The visitors scored the first goal but Hadleigh fought back strongly in the second half. Prizewinners in the latest monthly draw were Peter Vardon and Terry Adams. The Ground Improvement draw was won by Avis Newsprint Ltd.
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First team fixtures for Hadleigh United in February begin with a trip to Kirkley on Saturday 8th. On Saturday 15th we have a F.A Vase match with details on our club website. Saturday 22nd sees a trip to Thetford. The Reserves entertain Whitton in a difficult match on Saturday 1st before another home fixture against Stowmarket on Saturday 8th. A trip to Woodbridge on Saturday 15th is followed by a home match against Saffron Walden on Saturday 29th. Our Thurlow Nunn youth team travel to Clacton on Thursday 6th. Another seaside trip to Felixstowe follows on Wednesday 12th. A home match sees Brantham at the Millfield on Wednesday 19th while a busy month ends with Felixstowe coming to Hadleigh on Wednesday 26th. Supporters are reminded that alterations could take place as cup matches take priority. Details of all games will be on the club website.
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Double Glazing, Windows & Doors Andy Grimsey ............................01473 823584 Tim Allen Windows....................01473 827086 Hadleigh Glass...........................01473 822415 Surefix .......................................01473 827004 A&B Glass ................................0800 077 3996 SEH BAC....................................0808 1592846 Driving Instruction Peter Cutts.........01473 822937/07786 735285 Driveround ........01473 822155/07702 380932 Electrical Goods and Supplies Hadleigh Lighting & Electrical....01473 829222 Electricians CC Electrical ..............................07891 723712 S Cowle Electrical ......................01473 823179 C. V. Rush Electrical...................01473 824156 Coramar Services ......................01473 828210 Andrade Electrical......................07977 279970 G. J. Watts Electrical..................01473 829644 Paul Delves......01787 210666 / 07971 657497 Estate Agents & Rental Frost & Partners ........................01473 823456 ByChoice ...................................01473 828280 Abbotts......................................01473 827135 Toppesfield Cottages .................01473 829129 Palmer & Partners .....................01787 242540 Morton Smth & Girling ..............01473 828121 Farm Shops Hollowtrees ...............................01449 741247 Funeral Directors Hunnaball ..................................01473 748808 Kingsbury & Saunders ..............01473 823117 R. Gwinnell ................................01473 824440 Garden Machinery Repair W. J. Green ................................01473 823839 Steve Blake ................................07813 814623 Garden Services 4 Life Landscapes......................01473 828117 Claremont Nursery ....................01473 652330 Garden Maintenance Services ...01473 828231 Grass To Glass...........................01473 828269 T. J. Griggs ................................01473 824315 The Landscaper .........................01473 824107 Leeks Landscapes .....................07741 448208 A.H.S. Timber Gardens ..............07786 434315 Blooming Gardens.....................01473 823360 The Andy Gardener....................07739 556007 Golf Clubs and Sports Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 Stoke by Nayland Club...............01206 265818 Newton Green Golf Club ............01787 377217 Snowys Bait & Tackle ................07766 140624 Hair and Beauty Sylvia’s ......................................01473 822177 Cutter & Co................................01473 827436 D’Enza Hair & Beauty.................01473 829069 Secret Beauty ............................07722 210083 Hardware M. W. Partridge ..........01473 824183 / 822333
Call Les 01473 827096 Mobile 07850 318582 www.beaumont-privatehire.co.uk Health Care Hadleigh Boxford Practice .........01473 822961 Hadleigh Dental Surgery............01473 823092 Hearing Care Centre...................08000 962637 Hugh Clover Hypnotherapy........01206 323089 Looking-Glass Dental Practice...01473 823003 Nicholas Salway Osteopath .......01473 820123 Sally Mowles Chiropodist ..........01473 822902 Hadleigh Osteopaths..................01473 828585 Jenny Anderson Acupuncture....07814 089856 Hadleigh Physiotherapy.............07599 959997 The Podiatry Place.....................01787 377677 Sudbury Hypnosis .....................07967 473691 Home Design / Improvement Les Hymas Upholsterer .............01473 829337 Energy on Tap............................07780 975787 Rendall & Wright .......................01787 375076 CJ Electrical Solar......................01473 276688 Greenscape Energy....................01473 655655 I.T. and Computer Services Home Computer Services..........0800 4488356 Nick Kotarski .............................0800 7813744 Birkfield Computers...................01206 298479 Kitchen Fitters David Scott ................................01787 282263 Languages French Tuition with Carole .........07905 298595 Miscellaneous Singing Lessons ........................01473 824833 All Seasons Marquees ...............01473 559978 Mobility Services Hadleigh Mobility Centre ...........01473 823235 Newsagents Keith Avis ..................................01473 823131 Nursing & Care Services Friars Hall ..................................01473 822159 Laxfield House............01787 247340 / 247495 Magdalen House........................01473 829411 Helping Hands ...........................01473 827006 Painting & Decorating Keith Gardner.............................01473 828574 Simon Farthing ..........................07823 333451 J Dunn Painter & Decorator.......01473 828953 Chris Leys .......01473 827975 / 07787 553117 Pest Control Vermoush Pest Control .............07805 999544 Picture Framing The Framestore..........................01473 822334 Claremont Framing ....................01473 652330 Plant Hire Hadleigh Hirebase......................01473 828509 Target Plant Hire ........................01473 233333 Eastern Contractors...................01473 652590 Plumbing & Heating A. Cutts......................................01473 823051 Gallagher ...................................01473 828806 Rowland & Simpson..................01473 823914 Seager Home Solutions .............01473 824884 Spear .........................................01473 829863 Plumbmate ................................01473 810088
Roundhouse Plumbing ..............01473 829741 S P Plumbing ............................01473 823912 G J Watts...................................07717 177190 Paul Howling Plumbing .............07973 756041 Buddha ......................................07710 081745 Printers Keith Avis Printers .....................01473 823366 Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink Hintlesham Golf Club.................01473 652761 The Cock, Polstead ....................01206 263150 The George ................................01473 822151 The Kings Head Hadleigh...........01473 828855 Grays Fish & Chips ....................01473 823374 Royal Bengal .............................01473 823744 Bildeston Crown ........................01449 740510 White Horse Edwardstone .........01787 211211 The Boxford Fleece ....................01787 211183 Kersey Bell.................................01473 823229 White Hart Hadleigh...................01473 822206 The George Hintlesham .............01473 652408 Scrap Metal Parkwood Autos ........................01473 658605 Septic Tank Emptying A.K. Services .............................01473 822694 Ben Oliver Ltd............................07971 158610 Skip / Waste Removal G. Leeks Skip Hire .....................01473 824256 Solicitors Gibbons Solicitors .....................01473 822488 Gotelees ....................................01473 822102 Storage Elmsett Storshops .....................01473 822162 Taxi/Wedding Cars Beaumont Cars ..........................01473 827096 Hadleigh Executive Travel ..........01473 828222 Town & Country Cars ................01473 828999 Voyager Travel ...........................01473 828102 Eco Cars ..........01473 828384 / 07827 011713 Hadleigh Private Hire .................01473 829700 Travel Beestons ....................01473 212521 / 823243 Travel 2000................................01206 394433 Travel Stop ................................01473 828728 Tree Surgeons Oakdene Tree Services...............01473 652117 Tree Monkeys ..01473 823887 / 07709 876665 Veterinary Surgeons Highcliff Veterinary Practice ......01473 822704 Water Softeners Patmore.....................................01473 713600 Weight Loss & Fitness Cambridge Diet Val Lord............01449 737113 Slimming World .......................0844 897 8000 Lighter Life ................................01473 828805 Window Cleaner Ken Fisk.....................................01449 781625 C&D Services ............................01473 828626
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£162,500
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£750,000
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