Hadleigh
Battle of Britain Association
The 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain was a very
memorable day. The parade marched along the High Street to the War Memorial and
included the Mayor, Town and District Councillors, representatives of the Air
Gunners Association, Air Crew Association, Royal British Legion Men and Women's
Sections, 7th Air Assault Battalion R.E.ME., Air Training Corps, Hadleigh,
Battle of Britain Association, and members of the public. A very moving Drumhead
Service then took place led by Mr Graham Brook, and wreaths were laid.
Following dispersal, participants and supporters were entertained at the Royal
British Legion and the Guildhall. This had been arranged as a gesture of thanks
to all our supporters for their loyalty over the last ten years since the
formation of the above association. Food was laid on and the drinks at both
venues were supplied by the generous courtesy of our President, Sqn Ldr Les
Dawes, who had recently celebrated his 90th birthday. The number of supporters
able to be invited to the Guildhall was governed by Fire Service Regulations and
was fewer than we should have liked, but a great time was enjoyed by many others
at the Royal British Legion.
At 1320 hours precisely we were thrilled and overjoyed by the Spitfire which
flew three times along the High Street before flying off with the customary
dipping of his wings.
The following are some of the letters we have received:
"We write to express our thanks to the Committee for all the hard work that
went into producing such a memorable 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
From the simplicity of the Drum-head service to the climax of the flypast the
day will go a long way to keep the Battle of Britain in people's minds."
"I felt almost privileged to be invited to your luncheon. I enjoyed it all
immensely and the Spitfire flypast completed a memorable day" and
"I must congratulate you on being successful in obtaining a flypast by the
Spitfire, it was a very nostalgic moment. Thank you."
Rosemary Schade
Scissor
Happy opens in Hadleigh
Scissor Happy, a new hairdressing business, has opened in a
spacious, two-storey salon, opposite Barclay's Bank on the High Street.
Despite being a new venture, local people will know many of the faces. Gail
Beckett and Tony Ambrose have almost thirty years experience in hair care in
this area. They have joined forces with Amy Skinner, Sarah Hammond and trainee
Claire Cole, all from the former John Simon salon.
Scissor Happy offers hairdressing for the whole family, from cutting and
colouring to styling and setting. They are open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday
(half-day Wednesday) and until 8pm on Mondays and Fridays. On these evenings the
downstairs salon becomes a 'first come - first served' barber's shop, whilst
both men and women can book appointments for upstairs.
The haircutting team at Scissor Happy have such a good reputation that they
already have a busy diary for a month ahead, with clients coming from as far
afield as Essex and Norfolk - so you are advised to book in advance! Mrs Dorothy
Booth who made the trip from Colchester on the first day of opening said,
"It's wonderful and the atmosphere in here is great."
So, for a warm and friendly welcome for all members of the family, and for big
salon service at a fraction of big town prices, visit Scissor Happy or book an
appointment on 01473 822257
Pictured left to right: Amy, Toby, Clair, Sarah and Gail
The Red Shoes
School of Ballet
Principal: Elaine Vine
A.R.A.D. (Advanced), I.S.T.D., O.B.B., N.D.B., M.D.B.
Registered teacher of The Royal Academy of Dancing and Imperial Society of
Teachers of Dancing
Hadleigh Amateur Dramatic Society
Special Annual Dance Award
Congratulations go to 11 year old Yvette Claireaux, selected by Miss Vine to
receive the new H.A.D.S. Trophy for a Red Shoes School Pupil deserving special
recognition.
The presentation took place on 30th September 2000 at The Vestry Hall, Hadleigh.
Pictured are pupils of Red Show School of Dancing being presented by H.A.D.S.
Chairman Keith Doidge.
Excellent results were obtained this year I.S.T.D. TAP EXAMINATIONS: 100%
Pass (all very high passes)
Excellent examination results in Imperial Society Tap Exams achieved by 15
Entries from the School, 26th July 2000.
Results Imperial Society Examiner,12 Honours Mrs J Bird Eden,3 Highly
Commended,Challange shield awarded jointly to Rachel Preece and Sharon Preece
honors , grades II & I respectively
Partridges
'Rookie Banger'
driven by our Workshop Mechanic Richard 'Dicky' Chaplin will be
racing at Foxhall Stadium on Sunday 3rd December 2000 at 2.30pm..
Sponsors are required in order to raise money for the Hadleigh Community Bus.
This is a voluntarily run service providing a vital bus service between Hadleigh
and the surrounding villages at a minimum charge.
The Bus is also available for hire and provides transport for the Angel Court
Day Care Centre.
If you or your company would like to sponsor this events, or have any questions
or queries please contact Andrew Mowles on 01473 820515
Hadleigh
Rotary Club
Friday 3rd November
Cheese & Wine
Hadleigh Old Town Hall
8pm - 10pm
Hadleigh
Playgroup Christmas Bazaar
Saturday 25th November 2000
10am - 12 noon
United Reformed Church Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh
Santa will be in his Grotto
Tombola Refreshments Cake Stall Face Painting
Friends of
Angel Court
Our recent Quiz Night was a great success, raising £392, which
will be put to very good use for the Angel Court residents. It was well attended
and it was so nice to see a young group among the teams. Special thanks are due
to Charlie Ralph for compiling and administering the questions, to Judith
Townsend and Sarah Loftus for running the bar, and to everyone who contributed a
prize for the raffle.
Our thanks to all the people who came along and joined in the fun. We hope to
see you again at our next event.
Hadleigh
& District Twinning Association
Some of our members will be travelling to France on 4th November
to join Rousies Twinners on a trip to visit the European Parliament at
Strasbourg. They will also sample the food and sights along the Alsace wine
route, so it should be a memorable visit.
The Hallowe'en party we held last year was so successful that there have been
many requests for another themed event. We are therefore holding a Four Decades
evening at Whatfield Village Hall from 7.30pm. on Saturday 18th November.
Celebrating from 1941 to 1980 the range stretches from Bobby Soxers and Sweater
Girls to Flower Power, via Teddy Boys and Mods and Rockers etc - and think of
all the films and film stars in that era! Devising something to wear should be
very easy and there will be prizes for the best costumes.
The cost will be £7 a head, to include a hearty casserole supper. B-Y-O drinks
and glasses. Tickets can be obtained from Hadleigh Dry Cleaners, 3 Maiden Way,
or telephone Joan Lopes 01473 823487
Christmas at
Weavers
Christmas Parties
As the countdown to Christmas begins, it's time to sort out the fun side of the
festive season and get that party organised.
Whether you are a selection group of six or 36, you can celebrate in style at
Weavers restaurant and wine bar. With log fires and the friendly ambience of
these Tudor cottages, Weavers offers fine food and one of the best value wine
lists in the county to make your evening or lunch very special. We can also
offer private dining facilities.
Christmas party menus are now available, as is our a la carte menu for December.
The Chef, Matt Derges, will be happy to discuss your needs with you. So just
give him a call on 01473 827247.
Gourmet meal and wine tasting, Tuesday 12th December
An evening for those who enjoy gourmet food and fine wines. James Long, of Wine
Merchants Corney and Barrow, will talk you through a series of wines chosen to
enhance a gourmet Christmas meal designed by Weavers' Chef, Matt Derges. At £38
inclusive - and that includes the wine! - this is your chance for some very
enjoyable Christmas research…..
Live
music every Friday
Guitarist and singer Richard Cox will be at Weavers every Friday
night during November and December, playing his selection of old and new songs
and occasionally waxing lyrical on the ukulele. Always a fun night and a great
chance to add live entertainment to your Christmas party by choosing a Friday
night to celebrate - but do book early!
For more information, please contact Weavers on 01473 827247
Christmas
Craft Fair
On Saturday 11th November I am holding a Christmas Craft Fair in
the Guildhall in Hadleigh from 10am to 4pm in aid of the British Cardiac
Patients Association (The Zipper Club).
The hall will be packed with stalls full of great ideas for those people you
never know what to get for Christmas. The stalls range from wrought iron candle
holders, cross stitch pictures, a woodturner, real and artificial flower
arrangements, hot iron and wax pictures to Indian Head Massage.
Please come along and solve all your Christmas shopping problems whilst enjoying
a cup of tea without even leaving the town.
As mentioned, the proceeds of the day are going to The Zipper Club which is a
support group for cardiac patients, their carers and families. We have been
going for over 15 years and apart from the actual help and support we have given
to hundreds of patients before and after cardiac surgery, we have also donated
over £60,000 towards equipment for both Papworth Hospital and the Cardiac Unit
of Ipswich Hospital.
Anyone wishing to know more about the work of the Zipper Club or the Craft Show,
please contact me - Anita Keeble on 01787 370850 or anitapostle@hotmail.com
Pause for
Thought
Driving from Devon with my daughter on the first day of the
petrol crisis, many garages had already sold out of fuel. We watched the gauge
gradually falling, but much to our relief found a queue at a garage allowing
£10 worth to each customer. We were the last to be served before the closed
sign was put out.
This reminded me of a parable which Jesus told, of the worker in the vineyard.
The master hired them all for a penny regardless of the length of time they had
worked.
In our case, we were all allowed the same amount of fuel - we were last in the
queue.
The story Jesus told may make no economic sense - that was His intent. He was
talking about Grace.
We receive Grace as a gift from God - not as something we can earn. We come to
Christ just as we are. We have the example of Him forgiving the thief on the
cross - he was forgiven in the last moments of his life. God's forgiveness is
here and now - don't leave it till the last moment.
Harold Budd
St Elizabeth
Hospice
Christmas Fair at Stoke by Nayland
Our annual Christmas Fair in the Hadleigh area is this year being held at Stoke
by Nayland Golf Club on Tuesday 14th November, 10am - 3pm. Entrance is £2.50
and there will be many stalls to tempt you. Telephone 01473 723600 if you would
like a leaflet.
St
Nicholas's Hospice
Sunday 3rd December
The Annual St Nicholas' Hospice Candlelit Service of "Prayer and
Remembrance" led by Canon Lawrence Pizzey, BA at St Peter's Sudbury at
5.30pm. Everyone is very welcome.
Saturday 9th December
The 8th Annual St Nicholas' Hospice Organ Recital in St Peter's Church, Sudbury
with Christopher Moore, BA, FRCO (chm), LRAM, ADCM, HonFGCJM at 7.15pm. Tickets
£3 on the door (Note: wheelchair users are most welcome in St Peter.s)
Saturday 16th December
The Annual St Nicholas's Hospice Street Collection in Sudbury from 8am to 3pm.
Volunteers to assist for just one hour are encouraged to contact Stuart L Letten
on 01787 281858
The
Royal Air Forces Association
Thanks the members of the public who gave so generously and, of
course, the Collectors, for the Wings Collection on the morning of the 16th
September in Hadleigh.
The amount collected was £241, which will go to help ex and present RAF
Personnel and families who are in need.
Dennis Partridge, Local Organiser
Candlelight
Music
Popular, folk, classical, jazz, blues, comic, world music,
original songs, dance, poetry
Candlelight Music meets eight times a year on the first Wednesday of the month
at Semer Village Hall. It is a "buskers" venue with a difference; all
styles of music and performing arts are welcome and we are keen to encourage
beginners as well as the more experienced. Some of our regular guests are
professional entertainers or teachers or otherwise involved in the music
industry - many more are talented amateurs.
Performers are expected to play "unplugged" with the exception of
electric guitars or keyboards; our audiences are quiet and do listen!
We are particularly keen to encourage young people to perform and to encourage
as wide a variety of music as possible.
We look forward to seeing you at Candlelight Music, Semer Village Hall, 8pm -
10pm, Adults £1.50 Students FREE.
DATES: 2000: 6th December, 2001: 7th February, 7th March, 4th April, 2nd May
For more details telephone John 01473 822831 or Tom 01473 823045
John Mills and Tom Veasey
Car Boot Sale
Saturday 11th November
2pm - Elmsett Village Hal
Includes Book Fair, cakes, tombola, refreshments and face painting
Tables £5 (or £6 on the day)
Tel 01473 658772
In aid of Elmsett Preschool Playgroup charity 1020190
Angel
Court Autumn Fayre
Saturday 11th November, 10am - 12noon
Stalls include: cakes, produce, bric-a-brac and a raffle
Tea, coffee and refreshments available
Donations gratefully received before the above date
Charity
Breakfast
The 3rd Annual Charity Breakfast in aid of
"Breakthrough" Breast Cancer was held in the URC hall on Saturday 20th
September and was attended by around 55 people.
Many thanks to all who came and to the small band of helpers who worked so hard
to make the event such a success.
We raised approx. £360 which will be sent to help fund further research into
the disease.
Carole Burne
The Salvation
Army
They say that all good things have to come to an end; and in a
sense, I guess that is true for myself as I, Lieutenant Trish, after my wedding
in November, shall be moving from Hadleigh to join my future husband in
Waterbeach. We shall be working and sharing in ministry within the village and
community there in Cambridgeshire.
I would like to say a very big thank you to all of you in Hadleigh who have made
my stay within the community here such an enjoyment. It has been good getting to
know you, and I shall be in touch I'm sure within the days ahead. May God bless
you and keep you within his care.
Dates for November at The Salvation Army, Duke Street, Hadleigh:
Sat 4th November Coffee Morning - 10am - 11.30am
Sun 5th November Family Service 10.30am (with refreshments after service)
Then not forgetting
Christmas Fayre at The Salvation Army, Duke Street
Saturday 2nd December 2000-10-16, 10am - 2pm
Should you wish to know about any of our other activities please phone 01473
827007
Lieut. Trish Tazzini
W.E.A.
Hadleigh Branch
From Classicism to Romanticism
Trends in Art & Architecture in the 18th & 19th Centuries
Tutor: Mark Beesley
A 10-week course commencing on
Wednesday 17th January 2001 from 3pm to 4.30pm
Cost: £25
At East House, George Street, Hadleigh
For further information contact:
Mary Grutchfield 01473 822883
Volunteering
in the Stour Valley Countryside
The Stour Valley Volunteers are a group of people of all ages
with an interest in the countryside who go out into the beautiful Stour Valley
to undertake practical conservation tasks. No special skills or experience are
required apart from enthusiasm as the group's leaders provide tools and
training.
The work includes working in woodlands, on nature reserves, planting hedgerows
and work on footpaths. This might include trying the ancient arts of coppicing,
layering or hedgelaying. Other work includes cutting and raking meadows to
encourage wild flowers such as orchids, planting new hedges or clearing areas of
invasive species such as ragwort.
We work on the public rights of way network clearing footpaths, building steps
and installing kissing gates. We also carry out way marking around promoted
circular routes to help people enjoy and explore the timeless landscape of the
Stour Valley.
This is an opportunity to meet new people, do something to make a difference to
the local environment and learn some new skills.
The group meets every other Wednesday in Sudbury, transport to and from the site
is provided. The group is administered by the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley
Countryside Project.
For further information about volunteering in the beautiful Stour Valley please
contact Simon on 01473 583176
Fitness walks
This is the table published by Suffolk County Council in their
Suffolk Signpost periodical - copies of this are sometimes available in Hadleigh
Library.
If you want to go in for power walking, the Riverside Walk described last month
is not the best place. Try rather the Railway Walk which is almost exactly 2.25
miles, so 30 minutes gives you a 4.5 mph. And 45 minutes if 3 mph - this is a
fit rate for anyone over 40.
To walk both ways is rather boring so why not follow the instructions for
"A Railway Return" (this can be photocopied in the Library). This
makes an interesting walk to the Raydon end of the Railway Walk. But in heavy
rain the path through the wood can be muddy.
Hadleigh U3A
The next meeting is on 4th December in the Guildroom, which is
the room opposite the church. We have had to change from East House as the
number of members has grown and the room became too crowded. The time of the
meeting is 2pm.
There is a good selection of groups of interest to both men and women, and meet
in the daytime.
The gardening group had a trip to Helmingham Hall to buy plants and to see the
garden.
The church group had a visit to Long Melford church and had a Church guide. It
was a very interesting afternoon.
The walking group are enjoying themselves, and apparently they finish every walk
in a pub for lunch.
The local history group is most interesting, especially as Sue Andrews is the
leader. The group now meet in East House, on the third Monday of every month.
The art appreciation group also meet in East House on the second Monday.
The creative writing and music appreciation groups have now started.
There are other groups operating, and you are welcome to join. If you are
interested please telephone 824832.
Mrs Joan Pitcher
The
Looking Glass Dental Practice
Lawrence Werber Dental Surgeon
I have been working at 62 High Street since the beginning of the year, and I am
thoroughly enjoying being in Hadleigh.
All my work is based on the belief that prevention is preferable to treatment.
Having never yet met anybody who likes having dental treatment, I find most
people agree.
The emphasis is on friendly, gentle care, working with you to put you in control
of your oral health.
The most important part of prevention is excellent cleaning, both in the surgery
and at home; but the work that is done at home is the really important bit. Most
people clean their teeth regularly and conscientiously, but very few have ever
been shown how to do it accurately and effectively.
When plaque is left on teeth for more than a day it starts to cause gum
inflammation. This is the way gum disease starts, and gum disease is the main
cause of tooth loss in adults. It shows as bleeding on brushing, and is the most
common disease there is. Recent research shows links between gum disease and
other health problems, especially heart disease.
That is the bad news. The good news is that it is preventable. I want everybody
to know how to clean their teeth so well that they control their plaque and
prevent the damage it does to gums and teeth. The aim is to reduce the need for
treatment.
Why The Looking Glass Practice? Because the most important piece of equipment is
the hand mirror which I ask you to hold while we look together at cleaning
technique.
An initial consultation costs £30. It is without obligation, and allows time
for examination and assessment, plaque demonstration and oral hygiene
demonstration, discussion and initial treatment plan.
Do give us a call on 01473 823003
Many thanks
everybody
We would like to thank everybody who has given so generously to
our appeal to raise funds for the computerised communication aid for our
autistic son, Sam.
We have been moved by your kind contributions. The computer has now been
purchased and after a suitable training period, Sam should be using it in
November. We hope it will provide a means of communication which Sam will find
helpful in removing some of the frustration he must feel in everyday life.
Our thanks also go to our fund-raising committee of Trish Whittle, Janet Webb,
Frances Williams, and Anne Fincham, without whom none of this would have been
possible.
Angie and Alan Mondon
Trebleclef -
A/work?
Early years music group for 3 - 7 year olds
I have been asked by several local parents to start up an early years music
group in the Hadleigh area. So, WHAT IS EARLY YEARS MUSIC?
Early years music is practical music making for 3 - 7 year olds. In the group we
aim to develop musical skills in pre-school and key stage one children of all
ability ranges. Music has been proved to positively affect all areas of their
education, especially tasks involving spatial awareness, logic, language, and
maths. It gives them the grounding for a lifetime of enjoyment, and most
importantly, it is fun!
We are well equipped, using a range of percussion and melodic instruments that
are used in schools, as well as some slightly more unusual ones! This will give
children the chance to really explore sound through games, composition and song.
I also give them the chance to explore instruments that they would not usually
see, by asking local experts to come in and demonstrate their skill.
All tasks are linked to the National Curriculum and are designed to complement
the music activities in primary school.
At present the first group will take place in Semer (exact venue to be decided
according to numbers) on Thursday 11th January 2001 at 4pm. The cost will be
£30 a term for 10 sessions (£3 a session). Everyone is welcome to the sessions
in Semer. However, if demand is high enough I will be starting a group in the
town.
If you would like to enrol your child or find out more, please do not hesitate
to get in contact with me.
Jenny Seggar - 01473 822739
Stewarding
Once again it is the time of year to say a big 'thank you' to all
the people who acted as stewards in St Mary's Church during the summer. This
year we have had a varied and enjoyable season, meeting people from Hadleigh and
all over the British Isles, and also from all over the world, namely Japan,
Holland, Italy, Germany, Ireland, South Africa and USA, to name but a few.
Sadly, we also suffered from vandalism this year caused by some of the local
young people. In one incident a steward had her mobile phone stolen; flowers
have been pulled out of containers and strewn over the floor; bad language was
often heard; some urinated in the church; obscene language was written in our
Request for Prayer book; bikes were thrown across the entrance door in the
porch; bottles, cans, cigarette ends and chip papers were often left in the
church porch and keys were stolen. This behaviour is unpleasant, to say the
least, and was occasionally intimidating for both stewards and visitors.
Many thanks to Phyllis, Margaret, Mary, Michael, Peter John, Ann Gore and Ann
Smith, who helped each week. Also to Mavis, Heather, Jill, Rosemary, Bob, Janet
and Audrey who helped out when others were on holiday etc.
Unfortunately during this season Margaret Roland became ill and was not able to
help. She is, at present, in hospital. We hope her problems can be sorted out
and she can return home fit and healthy.
Sadly Peter Huntsman was also taken ill and spent several weeks in hospital.
Although he appeared to be making a slow recovery and was about to come home, he
passed away suddenly to be with our Lord. We express our deepest sympathy to Mrs
Huntsman and all the family.
At a small meeting after the season ended it was suggested that we start anew on
1 June 2001 and continue until end of September. Opening our lovely church for
our community and visitors is a very rewarding duty. New volunteers are always
most welcome to help the team of stewards.
With thanks from Jane Harrison
Saturday
Coffee Mornings
Many thanks to everyone who made our coffee mornings such a
success during July, August and September. We shall not name people
individually, but say thanks to one and all who helped in any way, that is
helpers on the day, people who supplied scones and cakes.
We would also like to thank all those who came along to have coffee and made it
all worthwhile. It was especially good to see the Guides help on one Saturday
morning. Maybe next year the Cubs and Scouts can also help!!
We hope to do it again next year and may even have our new social area, which
would be good. We made over £200 in total to go towards the repairs to our
church roof.
Thanks again.Millie and Jane
Mothers' Union
I have offered to re-start a monthly Mothers' Union meeting if
others feel there is a need. We already have a monthly Mothers and Toddlers
meeting, and although I do not attend this I hope that this will continue. The
new group would, of course, lend support to the Mother and Toddler group,
perhaps even have the odd joint meeting during the year.
Although I know some people are put off by the name Mothers' Union, please don't
be. Remember at some point in our lives we have all been or have had a mother.
Over the years the aims have changed and it is now welcoming to any woman or man
who would like to join, whether married, single, divorced or widowed. It is a
Christian organisation which aims to encourage parents to bring up their
children in the faith and life of Christ, and to help families who have met with
adversity - not bad aims in this mixed-up world of today, I think.
I will of course need support if it is to be a success. I would like those
interested to let me know their views on the following:
1. Which day should we have our meetings?
2. Do we hold our meetings in the afternoon or evening? Working people will not
be able to attend afternoon meetings and older people may not want to come out
at night.
3. Where should we hold our meetings?
Please give me your comments at church or telephone on 822361. There is no
minimum or maximum age limit for membership.
Jane Harrison
Layham
Playing Field in the news again!
The members of the Management Committee of Layham Playing Field
are proud and pleased to be able to announce that they have won another National
Lottery grant - this time for £5000. This windfall has enabled them to improve
the play equipment just a year after purchasing grass cutting equipment with
last year's grant.
Pictured here are some of the children of the village showing their pleasure at
the installation of a new climbing frame. The frame, set in a deep pit of bark
chippings, offers half a dozen different challenges and can be used by a wide
age range. A swing frame, with two 'bucket' swings for young children, has also
been provided beside the swing for older children. Both now have safety surfaces
beneath them.
It has also been possible to refurbish the safety pit around the existing slide,
through the generosity of a grant of £100 from The Hadleigh Charity Shop, for
which the people of Layham are very grateful.
Hadleigh Rotary Club has also recognised the self-help work done to keep Layham
Playing Field in good order by making a grant of £100. This welcome gift is
being used to provide clear signs drawing attention to how dog owners should
look after their dogs when using the field. Some adults are surprisingly
irresponsible over this matter!
Finally, Pat and Mark Alderson have provided a teak seat, in memory of husband
and father Ron. It is installed in a position of their choice and is a very
welcome addition to seating on the field.
All these things have come at once and have made a real difference. Funds are
still needed for regular maintenance (the field is not maintained by the local
authority) and the money raised through the 100 Club helps to pay for this. If
anyone in the village would like to subscribe to that, please phone Ken Oliver
on 823027.
Hadleigh
Volunteer Bureau A.G.M.
28th November 2000
The management committee of the HVB would like to invite the residents of
Hadleigh and surrounding villages to their AGM on the 28th November 2000 at
7.30pm in East House, George Street, Hadleigh.
East House has wheelchair access and refreshments will be provided. Everyone is
welcome to join us to find out what volunteering is all about in this area.
We will be looking to expand our Management committee by up to six new members,
and will also be looking to nominate a new Chairperson.
If you feel you could contribute a little time to a great cause then please call
Melanie Bray on 01473 828202 to find out more about us.
St
Mary's Church, Hadleigh
Annual Christingle Service
3pm Sunday 10th December 2000 in St Mary's Church
This always popular, spectacular celebration of the Advent and Christmas seasons
is open to everyone of all ages, but is especially for children, whether
toddlers or teens. Always a joyful occasion, it has an underlying seriousness in
that every penny collected is passed on to the Children's Society charity for
their work among the less fortunate young people of this country.
If you have children, he or she may well have received an invitation through
school or play group, together with collection material for raising donations
from relatives and friends. If you have not, then you are welcome anyway. If you
have not received one by other means, collection envelopes can be obtained from
Philip Mann, 822658, or as a last resort will be available on entry to the
church at the start of the service.
During the service the children deliver their gifts to the altar and receive a
lighted Christingle with which they process round the darkened church. Parents
are welcome to accompany younger children.
We usually have a church full to near capacity, so this is a measure of the
popularity of the occasion. If you have been before, you will almost certainly
want to come again; if you have not, then please come along and join the merry
throng.
DANGEROUS JOURNEY, A musical by Paul Field. A spectacular retelling of
'Pilgrim's Progress' with music, drama, dance and elements of pantomime - great
entertainment for all ages. See it at Ipswich Corn Exchange, Thursday 23rd
November 2000, 7.30pm, Information: John Cobbold 01473 464007.
Bookings: 01473 433100, Tickets £10, Concessions £5 (under 18's in full time
education), Party Rate £8 (20+)
Should
your car be in or out of the company?
With the rising tax charge for running a company car, the
question "Should your car be in or out of the company?" is becoming
increasingly relevant.
Walter Wright & Co, a local firm of Chartered Accountants, can help you
answer that very question with a specially designed Excel model, which has been
used to help a client save in excess of £5000 in tax!
Initial consultations for non clients are free of charge, together with any
questions arising from the car benefit information supplied. For a modest charge
of £10 a copy of their "Car Benefit Options" Excel model can be
supplied on disk.
For further information, please contact Anita Keeble at Walter Wright & Co.,
89 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5EA on 01473 822143 or anita@wwco.co.uk.
Hadleigh
High School H.H.S.A.
'Ready Steady Cook' Evening
Hadleigh Celebrity Chef, Mark David, Friday 10th November, Doors open at 7pm for
7.30pm start.
Tickets £2 including nibbles, (Licensed bar), Tickets available from Hadleigh
High School, Or telephone 01473 827119, Also on 17th November - BINGO
Calling
all young actors and actresses
Looking for somewhere to pursue your talent?
HADLEIGH AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY JUNIORS NEED YOU!!
We are currently in the process of inviting young people to become involved in
an exciting musical play to be performed before Easter 2001.
Rehearsals will take place on Monday evenings at East House, George Street,
Hadleigh from 7pm until 9pm
If you are between the ages of 8 - 18 and enjoy acting, singing or dancing or
play a musical instrument, we extend a warm welcome to you!
Or if you are over 18 with an interest in theatre and can help us out backstage
in some way with props, costumer, make up etc you are also welcome.
Those interested are invited to attend a 'read through' on Monday 13th November
at East House, George Street, Hadleigh from 7pm - 9pm.
Parents of those under eighteen are invited to attend our first meeting too.
For further information please contact: Rachel Bennett on 01473 823303 or Keith
Doige on 01473 822396.
We look forward to seeing you there!
A
busy month for Hollow Trees
Hollow Trees has always been the place to go for all your
Christmas Fayre. They can supply everything from your tree to your turkey, your
pudding and even a glass of local wine to finish!
With this in mind a series of three demonstration Saturdays are planned in
November. The aim is to offer tastings, advice and generally help to make this
busy time run as smoothly as possible.
The days are planned as follows:
Saturday 11th November - A TASTE OF TURKEY, HAM AND PICKLES
This day will offer a taste of all of our Christmas meat products together with
all the accompaniments. Help will be on hand to advise on ordering your turkey,
goose or ham. There will also be a selection of vegetarian alternatives.
Saturday 18th November - CAKES AND CHRISTMAS PUDS
During this day a representative from Coles Christmas Puddings will be offering
tastings. He will be joined by local girl Sally French who has a flair for
transforming all things culinary. She will show how to create Christmas Delights
from simple sponges and plain biscuits. Well known for her celebration cakes, it
promises to be an interesting day.
Saturday 25th November - DRINKS AND DESSERTS
Lynda Saint from the Red Rose pub at Lindsey will be the expert on hand during
this day. She will show how to prepare some festive fizzes and punches, both
with and without alcohol. Alternatively watch as she conjures up some light
desserts as an alternative or change to Christmas Pudding.
As you can see, Hollow Trees is the place to be on Saturdays during November.
Through each Saturday (from 10am until 4pm) mulled wine and mince pies will be
on offer. A written hand-out for each day will also be available for the bits
missed.
The demonstration area will also be full of inspiring floral ideas created by
local florist Pauline Squirrel.
New
Health & Youth Needs Survey
- may lead to lottery fund bids for Hadleigh.
Local community groups have joined with Babergh District Council and the
Hadleigh Health Centre to form the Hadleigh Youth and Health Project in a bid to
establish contemporary health and youth needs in the town.
A consultative questionnaire has duly been sent to every household and to all
High School pupils and their parents.
"The aim is to identify the priority health and leisure needs for the
people of Hadleigh and the surrounding area" says Penny Arnold, Leisure and
Development Officer at Babergh District Council. She adds, "Once needs are
established we will be assessing priority initiatives with a view to preparing
new bids for Lottery Funding."
Part of the survey refers to the work of HYPE (Hadleigh Young People Energy), a
new group made up from pro-active local young people. The group is already
fundraising for a new café and skateboarding facilities for the young people.
If these ventures prove popular in the survey it is anticipated they will become
central to a Lottery funding bid.
Transport and health services are also being addressed in the survey and the
views of local health services are currently being canvassed.
An open meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th November at 7.30pm (at a venue yet
to be confirmed) to discuss the survey findings.
All residents are now being urged to respond to the survey as soon as possible.
"It is important that the views of the wider community are clearly
expressed," says Penny Arnold.
IBS
jumped into their jeans for 'Jeans for Genes Day'
On Friday 6th October, staff at the Hadleigh Branch of Ipswich
Building Society threw out the usual dress rules and wore jeans to support this
year's national Jeans for Genes Appeal. Staff at the branch managed to raise
£141 for the Appeal by raffling off a hamper of home-made produce.
Everyone across the UK was encouraged to support the appeal by simply wearing
jeans for the day and by donating just £1. Proceeds helped five charities,
including Great Ormond Street Hospital, Children's Charity and the Cystic
Fibrosis Trust, to fund vital research into childhood genetic disorders - many
of these are life-threatening and some have no current treatment.
Jo Leah, Marketing Manager at Ipswich Building Society said 'Jeans for Genes' is
a great charity to support. Not only is it a fantastic cause - to find a cure
for children affected by serious genetic disorders - it is also very easy to
organise. Staff loved wearing their jeans to work and it really was a day with a
difference which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who took part.
Hadleigh
Healing Society
Young and bored on Wednesday evenings?
Have you ever thought "There must be more to life?"
Then why aren't you at Hadleigh Healing Society (next to Buyright) Wednesday
7pm-9.30pm? We are talking about and experiencing healing and other psychic
phenomenon!
Come and try it! You might even enjoy yourself. For further information contact:
telephone 01473 822211
Healing is available to everyone in pain or need. For an appointment telephone:
07866 816597 or 01473 823282 (answer phone)