The Village Edition, June 2026

Village Edition

Discover the Hidden Gardens of Hadleigh 2026

Hadleigh’s annual celebration of its many gardens will take place on 6 June this year, in aid of the charity which helps maintain the fabric of St Mary’s Church and the Deanery Tower, two of our town’s most important ancient buildings. This year, we have 20 gardens on the list, spread across the whole of Hadleigh from Benton Street to Lady Lane. We’re especially pleased to welcome back Benton End to Hidden Gardens this year, as this will be an early chance to see the newly restored and replanted walled garden. A shuttle bus service will run from the Market Place to Benton End, enabling you to get there more quickly. We hope you’ll walk back from there, as there are some excellent gardens to visit on the way back into the town centre.

There will be tours of the Deanery Tower (by separate ticket) and of the bell tower of St Mary’s Church, as well as a craft market in the church. Programmes cost £7.00, with free entry for under-14s, and are available in advance from The Idler, Little Ginger Bee and Avis Printers, and on the day from the church, Benton End and a number of other gardens as well.

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Last year’s Babergh District Council Chair, Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi abuse charity, Compassion.

Throughout the past year as Chair, Cllr Malvisi hosted a number of events to raise money for the charity which provides support to victims of domestic abuse, both current and historic.

Thanks to the generosity of those who attended the events, £4,125 was raised for the charity.

Cllr Malvisi, said: “Over the past year I supported a local charity called Compassion which focuses on domestic abuse, a very complex aspect

Tony Howard, Trustee of the charity, said: “Compassion have been years. This anniversary has been made all the more memorable for

support - particularly Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi who has been tireless in

At Babergh District Council’s Annual Meeting held on Tuesday 12 May, Cllr Lee Parker and Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi were elected as Chair and Vice Chair for 2026/27.

charity to support for the upcoming year.

Our biggest Hadleigh show yet

We are delighted with the 187th Hadleigh Show, and we are so grateful to the huge crowds who came out to support us. We had a record-breaking show, with our highest ever attendance. It was amazing to see the smiling faces enjoying everything that the show team had worked so hard to provide for our visitors. The feedback from our 14,000 visitors has been incredible, with people really enjoying the changes we made alongside the traditional attractions that are the mainstay of the show.

those who were delayed. However, with such huge numbers all arriving at once, it was a little slow to clear. We managed to get everyone in, parked, and onto the showground, and we hope that once visitors arrived, they enjoyed a lovely day with us. We were so lucky with the weather and with such wonderful visitors. We are extremely grateful to everyone who joined us — visitors, competitors, exhibitors, and especially our volunteers, who put so much hard work into the show.

The 188th Show will take place on Saturday 15th May 2027, and we looking back on what was truly a wonderful day for all of us. Tory Lugsden (Mrs), HFAA Secretary

Lavenham Carpet Bowls Club

This month, sadly, is about a former member Barbara Blythe, in-house Champion. Unfortunately, Barbara faced several challenges with her mobility and was eventually housebound, but she followed the Carpet Bowls Club, avidly on our WhatsApp group. Our Club Captain George keeps us up to date with past and future events, and even adds a few jokes on it. But you do not have to be on WhatsApp to join the Carpet Bowls Club, or keep up with events, many of our members are not on WhatsApp and news is shared at our tea breaks.

We meet at 2pm on Wednesday and 7pm of Thursdays at the Village Hall and new members are always welcome.

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Mini Attenboroughs

Europe class have been learning about David Attenborough with it being his 100th birthday! We decided to be mini Attenboroughs and thoroughly enjoyed a mini-beast hunt this afternoon. We saw everything on our list except for a snail!

SATS Year 6

Huge congratulations to all of our amazing Year 6 children for completing their SATs week. They started each day with a breakfast together - toast, crumpets, fruit kebabs, pancakes and even bacon rolls!

They showed such determination, resilience, and positivity throughout, and we are all incredibly proud of

thank you to our Year 5 pupils as well for all of your support towards your class. Well done, everyone!

Computing

In KS2 computing, the children used micro bits which they had to connect up to a device and then test a simple programme.

A very exciting lesson on the computers using a new piece of equipment. Everyone achieved their goal.

Science

In science, we explored the law of

To make this hands-on and fun, the children built their own LEGO through them.

If you are considering Bildeston Primary for number below. We can arrange personal tours of our school.

Bildeston Primary School Newberry Road,

Boudicca Border News

Where SteamPunk Meets Folk Head On!!

Boudicca Border Morris is a community dance group based in Hadleigh. Our passion is to learn and perform traditional and original dances, supported by the Brilliant, Boudicca Big Band, an eclectic mix of melody and percussion. The group has grown to over 35 members ranging in age from 19 to 75.

On Saturday 13 June 2026, we will be hosting the 5th

Hadleigh Day of Dance.

Marketplace. Each side in turn will perform a show dance. Thereafter, the groups will parade around St Mary’s Churchyard past the Deanery Tower.

The King’s Head, The George, The Cock, The Eight Bells and Outside Greggs.

musicians will share some tunes.

We hope that the people of Hadleigh and the surrounding areas will turn out to enjoy a range of dancing styles and some wonderful music.

You can follow Boudicca Border Morris on Facebook or YouTube.

Hadleigh Grand

31 Almshouses in Hadleigh, suitable for both couples and single occupancy.

There are four almshouse locations within the town; George Street, Benton Street, Inkerman Terrace and Magdalen Road.

need, ensuring that they live comfortably and with dignity.

then please contact our Clerk to discuss your requirements and receive an application form. Email us at admin@hgfc.online or call on 07719 953295.

Hadleigh bowlers started the season with league games and hosting county events in May and June

The open days in May proved very popular and produced 14 new members with another possible 6 to come. Our everhardworking captain, Peter Miller, has been running twice weekly introduction and tuition sessions for

members too soon. Some members are happy to play the regular informal roll-ups and internal competitions, but many also enjoy competitive team games in various local leagues, such as the 2 woods, 3 wood, mixed triples, the QE11 trophy and the Bert Edwards trophy. Work continues to complete the club’s move to allelectric and get the most from our solar panels which have proved very economic and the clubhouse has successfully implemented

2 wood on 23 May, the President’s team vs Hadleigh on 30 May, and the President’s inter-county match on 25 June. And following on from a sold-out Bingo night, Melanie and Clive will be running a Race Night on 20 June. I don’t know about the bowlers but I’m exhausted just laying it all out here so luckily, we have plenty of superheroes!

If you want to try out bowling, you can always arrange a convenient time by phoning Peter Miller on 07789 764941. Hadleigh Bowling Club

Outdoor theatre at Stoke by Nayland

This summer, Tendring Hall Estate is delighted to welcome the HandleBards to Stoke by Nayland for a lively open-air performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This is Macbeth as you’ve rarely seen it before. It’s fast-paced and goers as it is for long-standing fans and suitable for all ages. The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer bringing Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

Tendring Hall Park so arrive early, bring a picnic and enjoy the surroundings ahead of the show.

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Shelley Open Gardens is back!

On , from , you are warmly invited to visit up to nine local gardens, enjoy tea and cakes at the church, and resolve your gardening questions at our special Garden Surgery. All contributions support All Saints Church. £7 for adults. Children are free. You can pay on the day by card or cash at the church. Parking, WCs, map to download -see website

Hadleigh Evening Women’s Institute

After last month’s trips to Sudbury’s water meadows and The Railway Inn, the amblers and lunch bunchers are getting together. On Tuesday 9 June We will be visiting the John Constable exhibition being held in East Bergholt’s Constable Hall commemorating amblers have been around the place where he was born and much enjoyed at The Railway Inn.

Bookworms have been reading by Sally Page and this month the choice is Leah Pitt’s

The Love Grace foundation continues to be very grateful for

one of our members, contact Sheila Webb on 827554, who will be happy to arrange collection.

Our recycling of blister packs, white plastic bottle tops and egg

This month a member of HEAT will be giving us details of next

Our meeting is on the 16 June (the third Tuesday of the month) in room where we meet, we very much regret we are presently unable to accept new members.

Contact either the secretary Glenn Abbassi

Fire Up the Grill with a visit to Hollow Tree Farm

As the warmer weather begins to creep in, what more could you you will need!

wide selection of home reared meat from classic burgers, sausages and skewers to scrumptious Greek style lamb koftas and ginger lemon and chilli spatchcock chicken.

All the accompaniments you need can also be

treats ready to be popped into your basket and taken home for a fabulous feast.

POLSTEAD FILMS

H is for Hawk

“A tender drama featuring magical performances from Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.”

“Claire Foy takes on the ultimate challenge — acting opposite a wild bird”

Friday 12th June, 2026

Polstead Village Hall – Doors open 7pm

Tickets - £5. Email: polsteadfilms@gmail.com to reserve or buy in Polstead Community Shop. All proceeds in aid of Polstead Village Hall Charity No. 304933

Hadleigh Choral SocietySummer Concert 2026

Spring concert featuring a beautiful

Hadleigh Choral Society is changing gears and we are now preparing for

20 June at 6 pm at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh. Our evening of Midsummer Melodies will include popular favourites, ranging from Mendelssohn to Broadway, and each entry ticket includes a glass

High Street, Hadleigh; The Idler, 37 High Street, Hadleigh, online or

Bildeston Carpet Bowls Club

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We are really hoping to do well in this Summer League Don’t forget we practice on Tuesday evenings in Chamberlin Hall and you are very welcome to come and join us for cup of tea and

Ukraine Humanitarian Aid and vehicle delivery

May 2026

It has sadly been a year since I was last able to report on a delivery to Ukraine, due to a dip in resources available to me,

undertake a 15th trip in to Ukraine to deliver a donated van, full of humanitarian aid, to the front-line city of Kharkiv in the far east of

Much often changes in the period between trips and this was certainly the case in respect of the risks within a war zone. The widely reported massive rise in drone and missile attacks across the country that Ukrainians are withstanding means that no region is safe and risks nearer the front line are even more enhanced. Nevertheless, the van was safely delivered, despite its journey through Ternopil coinciding with a night of record attacks, the frequent disruption of GPS signal (to Satnav) as Shahed drones attacked overhead as I drove on, and the coincidence of an enemy missile being shot out of the skies above at the exact moment and location of vehicle handover, the immediate aftermath of the last, captured on video.

trip highlighted for me what Ukrainians, soldiers and civilians, accommodating within the normal requirements and aspirations of everyday life, whilst I slip in and out of the country each time for only a matter of days.

we naturally seek to avoid contemplating too much, but at least a little of the reality needs to be known, for the sake of understanding consequences and the impact of decisions made by countries, populations and ourselves, all interrelated now in this globalised world. Much of the harm done is evident simply in the physical destruction one sees, the ever growing memorials of lost loved ones and the injuries now so commonly visible, but in personal encounters I hear of the intimate traumas and losses experienced; Igor the former farmer (now soldier) who lost his farm and family living to the occupation of Russians, “Mitch” (my soldier minder in Kharkiv) whose father was killed in the early days of the war and his brother “missing in action” for two

years, both now long hard working soldiers for their country. Three severely injured soldiers, Johannes, Oleksandr and Mikhailo, I talked with in a hospital readily shared of their ordeals and recovering processes, Mikhailo wanting to stress he had

“protecting” – which adds a valid emphasis of perspective in Ukraine defending its families and homeland against such wanton injustice.

But, despite all, I was surprisingly encouraged more than expected by all my personal encounters. Yes, there is weariness and the cities and streets are not the packed busyness of peacetime, but there is such an awesome determination, courage and simple “grit” that I see amongst the soldiers, charity workers and civilians – a belief Ukraine will continue standing and overcome its powerful adversaries, a tireless, “get on and do” attitude, creative ingenuity which amazes, and ever the ready laugh at every opportunity! They are so very grateful to know and hear from me of the numerous “ordinary” folk that work with me to provide what we can. The youth too, are so inspiring. I met and found laughter with young waiters in a café, walked the streets of Kharkiv and found a school pupil group practicing their traditional end of school prom dance, in the park, amidst an air raid, a very real and present threat in Kharkiv!.. it brings tears to recall this! Children still laugh and play on buses and in playgrounds. Soldiers and a family take a simple humour in wearing the England hats donated by Morrisons and squeezed in amongst the aid. A

music in the sombre atmosphere of a railway station (stations and trains are targets of missiles). Classical music concerts, a circus and comedy theatre productions continue in Kyiv and other cities, although opera is sung in the basement of the Kharkiv Opera House.

I am as always so grateful to the numerous people (equally British and Ukrainians) who have helped me in these ventures and so much so that a further trip can reasonably be anticipated before the end of summer. To name a few, (and ask forgiveness of the rest of you for the many acts of generosity, kindness and encouragement!); my family for bearing with me in this, Robert for the donated van, Tom for the electric wheelchair and other aid, Paul for a huge injection of fruitful energy in fundraising and other practical help, Biola and Magda for valuable medical aid, Philip for incredible 3D printing input!, Morrisons for continued aid, Women`s Institutes and Hadleigh Wife`s groups for beautiful knitwear and other, Svitlana for boxes of civilian aid, Natalie and All Saints Kesgrave, and with Olena, for their dauntless service and support of me. As well as the long support of Ipswich International Church members, I am grateful to St Mary`s, St Andrews and Hadleigh Town Council for a stall at the Christma fair. Wherever I go for Ukraine I am warmly welcomed, cared for and overfed! My thanks particularly to Yaroslav, hosts in Kyiv, Kharkiv and to Maryna and Oleg in Poland. If you would like to support these ventures please contact me direct or use the QR code for donations via the registered charity “British Ukrainian Aid” who administer funds on my give presentations to any group wishing to understand more and support this cause.

David Jacobs,

The Hadleigh Historian

Issue 94 ( June – July 2026)

Barnes and his work in Hadleigh continues with the mid-19th century projects to restore the exterior of St Mary’s Church and to create a Police Station and Magistrates’ Court on the southern corner of High Street and Duke Street (now Hadleigh Library). In order to carry out his supervisory roles, he would have travelled from Ipswich by train, passing through Capel St Mary and Raydon and alighting at Hadleigh. All stations that he had designed. Mark Lawrence continues his pub crawl along Benton Street by interesting details concerning the building and its successive owners and occupiers over the centuries are revealed and we get to know the character who ran a beer house here for forty years. and an inn and the rise in the number of beer houses in the 19th century when it was made easier to obtain a licence. Hadleigh saw eight such establishments opening up then, among them the

welcomes Myla McKeown to its pages, who has allowed her prize-winning essay to appear concerning the use of public and private records in maintaining a balance when writing local history. As an example, Myla uses Hadleigh’s early history to show how both forms of records are needed to construct the bestpossible narrative in order to tell of the past and to bring it to life. Hadleigh Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society featured in Issue 78 with its performance in 1931 of the farce Rookery Nook. Many amateur societies throughout the country staged Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and in the early 1920s, performances of HADOS were, according to newspaper reports, very popular. ‘Special occasions: Iolanthe the costumes, which contributed to good production values that attracted large and appreciative audiences.

I would write about the medieval font and its early 20th century cover as they are about to be re-positioned to create a baptistry.

the 15th century and a local press report of the cover’s unveiling in 1925. In his sermon on that occasion, the archbishop of Canterbury highlighted the career of Hadleigh-born John Overall, to whom the cover is dedicated, who is best known for his translation work in 1611 for the Authorised Version of the Bible. On the back cover of is Peter Cutts’ excellent photograph of the counter-balanced cover being moved. Issue 94 is now available price £4 in Hadleigh High Street at The Idler Bookshop No.37 and Keith Avis Printers No.68 (rear), and at

A one-year subscription (6 issues and postage) costs £32 from S. Andrews,

From Ancient Egypt to Family Game Night

Have you ever wondered who invented the various games we play? I have found some interesting facts about the origins and early civilisations who invented them. Archaeological evidence points to simple dice and bone – tossing activities that date back tens of thousands of years. The oldest known playable board games with distinct rules include:

Senet (c3100 BCE) it originated in Ancient Egypt and is one of the earliest documented board games. Played on a grid of 30 squares, with the afterlife.

The Royal Game of Ur (c2600-2400 BCE) was discovered in the Royal Cemetery of Ur which is now Iraq. It was a board game for two similar to Back Gammon only using tetrahedral dice and pawns. Chess evolved over centuries. Its earliest known ancestor was a game called Chaturanga which emerged in India around the 6th Century. It was a military-style war game representing four divisions of their army at that time, infantry, cavalry, elephants and chariots. This was carried along the trade routes, to Persia and the middle east. By the 15th Century the game transitioned to Europe where the Queen and Bishop gained their modern powerful movements. By the end of the 15th Century the rules were standardised to the rules we use today.

Dominoes originated in China as early as the 12th Century. The

war at the end of the 18th Century. This game has proved to be popular with all age groups because of its simplicity.

Moving into the 20th century, Cluedo, another board game was invented in the UK, by Anthony E Pratt and his wife Elva. Anthony was a pianist in English country hotels where he had observed “Murder Mystery Games” for guests. The idea of creating a board game came during a blackout in their home in Birmingham in 1943. Anthony developed the characters, and his wife sketched the iconic layout representing the iconic layout of a Tudor mansion. In 1949 Waddingtons bought the patent and named it “Cluedo” a clever mash up of the word CLUE & LUDO which is (Latin for I play). Trivial Pursuit was invented by Chris Haney and Scott Abbott whilst playing scrabble and LUDO Scott was a sports journalist for The Canadian Press and Chris was the picture editor for the Montreal Gazette. Time Magazine once called it

today 46 years later.

Unfortunately, families and friends don’t play board games as much since the development of the internet and mobile phones. As a family we spent many hours playing games especially Monopoly (sometimes with a few arguments!). When teaching primary children, I introduced chess and card games such as cribbage and sevens during wet playtimes and lunchtimes. This helped them develop their maths skills and they learnt by osmosis, without realising they were still learning, plus taking turns and learning to win and lose. I retired just as my grandchildren arrived and spent many hours playing Ludo and cards. Playing cards are a great asset in developing maths especially number bonding. Even now they are grown up, they still enjoy playing board and card games and beating me. Sue Ayres

Hadleigh and District Flower Club

What a wonderful evening we with Rekah Naidoo.

Rekah gave us a wonderful demonstration with beautiful ones that were originally from India. Her arrangements depicted a lot of Indian culture with lots of beads and jewellery.She told us about her life, starting from being born in India and coming to this country with her family when she was three She went on to tell us how strict an upbringing she had, not allowed to go out and eventually had an arranged marriage as did her sisters. The evening was attended by 100 members and friends who really enjoyed hearing Rekahs stories.

arrangements, many winning prizes. Special congratulations go to Carol Charles for Best in Show and Pauline Coe as Reserve Best in Show. Very well done to all.

Our meeting on June 9 at 7 pm is at a members garden, a beautiful garden to look round and then to sit and have a chat with friends and just enjoy the surroundings. There will be drinks and

Look forward to seeing you there.

LAVENHAM’S HIDDEN GARDENS 2026

Sunday 7th June 2026

10.30 - 4.30

New Gardens, Old Favourites and a Gardeners’ Market Teas, coffee and cakes available Ticket Price £6 (children under 12 free)

Advance tickets from Retail Therapy and Heeks

On the day all tickets will be sold in the HUB and Cock Horse car park

Parking Charges apply to the Cock Horse and Prentice Street Car Parks

The event raises funds to be divided between Local Charities

Sorry, no dogs in gardens For more information contact Sue Heald 07972 907534 suelavenham@gmail.com

Telephone & request a brochure or book a free demonstration

The newly elected leader of Babergh District Council has spelled out the need for targeted action to support residents and communities amid serious funding challenges.

Cllr Deborah Saw will lead the Green, Independent and Liberal Democrat coalition administration - replacing Cllr John Ward, who had been leader for the last year.

She was elected at last night’s Annual Council Meeting (Tuesday 12 May), with the rotation in leadership a part of the coalition agreement.

Cllr Saw told the meeting Babergh wanted to leave a positive legacy ahead of Local Government Reorganisation in 2028, when the current three new unitary councils.

she said. “All of us funding cut over the next three years. she told the meeting.

Cllr Saw added: and collaboration.

Priorities in the coming year included ongoing improvements to council housing and formally starting work on a new Joint Local Plan to shape the future of the district.

Cllr Saw also outlined the council’s desire to support young people in the district.

Earlier, Cllr John Ward, who will now be deputy leader, outlined some of the council’s work in the last year.

These included the designation of a new conservation area in Bentley, hosting the Men’s Tour of Britain cycling race, innovative action to and residents.

Cllr Lee Parker was elected as the new council chair, with Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi elected vice-chair.

To book visit website: www.wattishamstationheritage.org

After 26 proud years on the High Street, we have now relocated to our warehouse premises and we are making space for our next chapter. We welcome you to our Curated Tile Clearance

Hadleigh Garden Club

given by Dr Ian Bedford, a renowned Entomologist. His beautiful pictures of common and endangered species brightened the talk.

now extinct due to predators or climate change. Man too doesn’t

meadow verges, then go in with industrial mowers destroying all things thriving there. But we

varieties of plants to attract them. Just be mindful of what pesticides you use as some can be harmful to insects.

June is a busy month for gardeners… with Hadleigh Hidden Gardens on the 6 when you can enjoy a view of private gardens for inspiration and enjoyment, including two of our members’ gardens.

There is no meeting for our club this month as we gather at Sue Mordey’s lovely garden in Semer on the 22 for a social evening at

Sue’s chosen charity.

hadleighgardenclub@gmail.com

Discover More at FitFRAME Physio & Gym

levels can move better, feel stronger and enjoy exercising in a supportive environment.

Alongside our modern gym facilities, we provide physiotherapy, sports massage and personal training services tailored to help you

This month, we are especially excited to highlight our growing timetable of group classes, designed to suit a variety of abilities and goals.

Functional Strength & Balance is open to all adults aged 60+.

tailored to improve strength, balance, mobility and overall wellbeing in a safe and encouraging environment. Whether you are returning to exercise, looking to stay independent and active,

with others.

Kersey Kicker delivers a challenging Hyrox-style training session combining strength and cardio into one motivating circuit. Expect sled work, functional exercises and high-energy stations designed to improve

Meanwhile, Strength at the Mill focuses on building full body strength and endurance through a series of coached exercises using both equipment and bodyweight movements, with an ab

setting.

To learn more about gym memberships, class credit packs, class

FINALLY, please join us on JUNE 28th for our special open event where we will be hosting an adult and a child-friendly

more details and how to sign up

The Taste Of East Anglia

Food & Drink Festival 2026

Date - Saturday 13th June 2026 - 10am – 5pm

The Taste of East Anglia is all about celebrating, promoting and showcasing the very best producers, restaurants and chefs that we are so lucky to have in this region and is located in the grounds of

13th selling a whole range of top-quality produce including local meats, freshly baked sourdoughs & breads, cakes and pies, locally

vegan pastries and a wonderful selection of craft stalls. The fabulous main kitchen theatre will be back with an amazing line up of some of our region’s very best chefs including James Carn at Lark, Greig Young from the Bildeston Crown, Adam Spicer from The Pettistree Greyhound, Jon Jackaman from The Ice

Restaurant, Lee Cooper from Hintlesham Hall plus Michelle Gillot one of the UK’s leading pastry chefs. A special extra this year will be a food & wine pairing session headed by Wine & Dine with Burnt House Vineyard for all the audience to enjoy. Back by popular demand is the vineyard area which will be showcasing the best of regional wine including Burnt House

out of your BBQ this summer. There will be a great range of quirky vans and horseboxes will be

New Delhi Indian skewers, sweet and savoury crepes, crispy duck

Korean corn dogs, Caribbean curry, smash beef tacos, gluten free and dairy free options, vegetarian salads & dips, sushi, Texan style smoked BBQ brisket burgers, chicken and vegetarian gyozas and you’ll be able to sit and enjoy a pint of local craft ale, a cocktail or

plus there will be a range of kids activities to keep the whole family entertained.

10am – 5pm, 13th June 2026

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A Picture paints a thousand Words

The Hadleigh Men’s Shed has become a wellestablished part of community life here in the town and we greatly value the friendships and connections we have built with other local groups and organisations.

Association, who have supported us since the very beginning and

The event gives us an opportunity not only to sell some of the items made in our workshop, but more importantly, to meet people, chat about what we do and spread the word about the Shed. Anyone visiting our stall this year would have seen our group logo proudly displayed front and centre on the gazebo.

The logo itself was one of our

a new group comes together, there are many practical matters to sort out; forming a committee, appointing

The name quickly creates an identity and a shared sense of purpose. Closely linked to that is the group’s logo.

As the saying goes, a picture paints a thousand words, so our members spent time carefully discussing what should be included.

based. Secondly, we included the year the Shed was founded. We hope the group will continue to thrive for many years to come, so marking our beginnings felt important.

of the group, so we included traditional woodworking tools, saws the logo to represent friendship, companionship and mutual support.

We felt the best way to capture that spirit was through the image of a handshake alongside the ever-important cup of tea. The logo

created in those early days of the Shed.

Since then, it has become a proud symbol of our group and today it appears on our T-shirts and caps, and every new member receives an enamelled lapel badge featuring the design.

Men’s Shed or email hadleighmensshed@gmail.com.

NAYLAND CINEMA

Nayland cinema screening in the Village Hall Church Lane CO6 4JH FRIDAY 19th JUNE HAMNET

Mill Street Deli are delighted to be catering for the Nayland Cinema nights using the best ingredients from their very own deli for you to

booking is desirable. Bookings are not restricted to ‘cinema goers’ and if you wish to join us just for a bite to eat you are more than welcome! For a peek at the menu and to make a booking please go to millstreetstore.co.uk and follow the link.

Film tickets available at £5 each (16 and under £2) available to purchase on the door. purchase.

A bar supplying a range of beverages including wine, beer and soft drinks will be available from 6.00 pm and in the interval.

Hall website.

News from RDA Shelley

It’s always a sad occasion when news reaches us at Shelley that their time to the centre is no longer with us. Recently after hearing about losses like this, we’ve looked at how we can keep the memory of those we have lost alive and we’ll soon be planting some memorial

the banks around our riding arena will be a perfect way to remember people who were very special to our teams.

In recent weeks we’ve been remembering Ally who had ridden with us for many

Shelley Centre and later on our mechanical horse Ebony. We’ve also remembered Denise, one of our volunteer team, who had recently spent some time in hospital, where she passed away. Their families very kindly asked for donations to The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding in their memory. We are so grateful to all those who gave so generously to remember Ally and Denise and their support will allow us to continue the work that meant so much to both of them.

It’s a timely reminder to us all that if you have particular wishes for your funeral or if you it is a discussion that is always worth having, even if it can seem hard to do. Likewise, for charities such as us a gift in a will is a

people choose to leave a legacy gift: •It’s a simple and meaningful way to give •It costs nothing in your lifetime

• •It can reduce inheritance tax for your loved ones. We understand that when making your will it’s important to think arrangements have been made, there is also to be a donation to charity we are happy to provide the information needed including our full legal name and charity number. We have a booklet with this information and much more about our work, please give us a call on 01473 824172 if you’d like it sent to you. We also recommend speaking to a solicitor when making or updating your will. Thank you if this is something you have already thought about.

Hadleigh Orchestra

Come along to our popular summer concert, at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh Sunday 14th June 6.00pm. We will be raising funds encourage young people in music and creative art.

Hadleigh Orchestra is a local community orchestra made up of players from Hadleigh and the surrounding villages, with some members travelling from Colchester, Ipswich and beyond. We are a very friendly group of musicians who come along to rehearse at Beaumont Primary School in Hadleigh, every Monday evening. If you are thinking about taking up a musical instrument again, or simply enjoy making music together with other like minded people, then why not come and give us a try. We welcome all players of all ages. We suggest that you should be grade 4 standard or above.) Or you might simply like to come along and listen to us at our next summer concert (see advert right).

HADLEIGH’S “NEVER-CAME” CANAL

Secondly:

surveyed two options for this part of his route

•He could intercept the Brett at its source between Lavenham and Brettenham where it was little more than drainage channels, and follow it through Hitcham and Bildeston.

The First attempt

About a year ago I looked at the myth that the widest part of the River Brett beside Hadleigh has ever been a transport canal and came to the conclusion, “No”.

However, in the mid 1790’s there had been an attempt to do just that – create a “real” transport canal through Hadleigh. The reason was brought about by events in Bury St Edmunds, a town which had always been “land-locked” with little access other than by road

During the early 17th Century they had created a Canal via the rivers Larke and Great Ouse to Kings Lynn, but that was fraught with problems from the start, Initially it had to go to appeal with King Charles 1st in Council, to get their Act of Parliament approved, and toward the eventual end, the Railway company are said to have paid the owners to let it fall into disrepair, until in August 1889 it

It was, however, resurrected and repaired and continued well into the 20th Century.

Although the “Larke” Navigation was in use for more than 100 years, it was expensive to use, so the “Gentlemen” of Bury St Edmunds (BSC) looked to create an alternative. They’d been talking about an alternative canal to Mistley since the 1780s but it was getting toward 1790 before they got round to doing anything about it.

In 1790 after negotiating favorable rates with owners of the Mistley Harbour, they appointed a Scottish Canal Engineer named John Rennie to carry out the survey work. The Survey. Rennie looked at two potential routes both heading to Mistley

1

Monks Eleigh and Hadleigh .

2 Bildeston and Hadleigh.

The thought of a new canal to challenge the monopoly held by

with great enthusiasm in Bury St Edmunds and was the subject of several meetings, but by the time the survey had been completed in 1791, and Rennie had presented them with the likely cost, enthusiasm started to falter. The costs he claimed were going to total around £75,000 (over £14 million in today’s terms). The bulk of this cost being the construction of a

Why come via Hadleigh? - This is two fold: Firstly: the River Brett (or Lavenham Brook) was a water source that went all the way from the Lavenham area to the Stour – and thus Mistley.

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•He could use Lavenham Brook (also sometimes referred to as the River Brett) through Monks Eleigh and Chelsworth to Nedging Mill; where the two routes converge.

What was required

in the wrong direction, so he would have to cross into the” Brett river catchment system” for the rest of the route. Rennie suggested that getting from one to the other could be achieved by digging a

toward Lavenham,

Who was going to pay for this new canal

There wasn’t a benefactor locally who would foot the whole Bill, so the initial Surveyors costs, Act of Parliament and construction costs would have to be funded by Investors purchasing “SubscriptionShares”. (Investors parted with their money – i.e, made a Subscription - toward the costs of building the canal. On completion these could then be converted into Shares in the company operating it, and

Armed with Rennie’s Survey and his assessment of the likely costs they were then able to present the Canal Project to “real” Investors whom they hoped would buy shares at £100 each.

They needed an Act of Parliament before they could start. Every Canal or Railway must have the individual Authority of the Parliamentary Railway and Canal Committee in the House of Lords before it can be built, - something which they had discussed at a meeting in 1791. It was a very expensive, complicated and “longwinded” process that would have given the Canal Committee Powers of Compulsory Purchase: authorized them to stop-up and alter roads, build bridges and alter the river etc. all essential operations to get the canal built.

Potential Investors.

After reading the Prospectus, all of them would be very wary of 2 things :-

A.

intensive, and have great potential to go wrong and cost more than predicted.

B. The BSE Committee had done very little about the “Private Act” they knew they would need to authorize its construction!

Just like today

Investors didn’t like the look of the proposal and didn’t buy the their Act or work itself (and you can’t do much without money) so style! It never got beyond the survey stage.

But they didn’t give up!

Read more in our next issue

Lavenham Library

Tracy Borman talk – Saturday 13 June – SOLD OUT!

forward to welcoming you to Tracy Borman’s talk on her latest historical novel

Doors open at 2pm. Talk starts at 2.30 followed by a Q&A session. Refreshments will be served between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. All proceeds from booking sales will go to

community of Lavenham.

SUMMER READING QUEST 2026 – Curious Creatures

Reading Quest is an exciting opportunity to get the whole family involved in reading and making memories this summer!

Children of all ages can sign up at any

18 July onwards. You can sign up at any time during the school holidays to start your journey.

You don’t need to read a set number of books – our summer reading programme is designed to encourage children to enjoy reading at their own pace in a fun, interactive way. Reading for pleasure helps children build self-esteem and improve wellbeing throughout life.

from the library to get started.

Contact Details

Lavenham Library, Lavenham Village Hall, Church St, Lavenham CO10 9QT

FIRE ALARMS

INTRUDER ALARMS

County News

County Cllr Simon Dowling, Hadleigh Division (Green Party

New county council elected

I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the local elections on 7th May – I’m very grateful for your support and trust in choosing me. Whether you voted for me or not, or didn’t vote at all, I will work hard to represent you, your families and your communities. So that you have an idea of the issues I can deal with as your county councillor, an outline of what’s covered at county level is shown later in this report.

following the elections. The 70 seats are now distributed like this:

•Reform UK41 (forming the administration)

• •Conservatives 9

•Labour 3

•Lib Dems 2

•Independents 2

the time of writing, so I’ll report on that and anything else arising next month.

What does the county council do?

county council deals with:

•Adult Social Care: safeguarding adults, supporting ageing populations at home and in specialised accommodation, and managing care provider strategies.

•Children’s Services and Education: responsibility for schools including special educational needs & disabilities (SEND), childcare, fostering & adoption, health & well-being, safeguarding children.

•Highways and Transport: maintaining roads and setting speed limits, public rights of way, improving infrastructure including bus services and active travel options (see item below).

• services.

•Waste Management: overseeing waste disposal and strategic recycling initiatives (but waste collection is handled by Babergh DC).

•Strategic Planning: handling major planning applications such as for energy supply, waste/mineral development, and applications, enforcement, and local infrastructure bids).

•Community Services: operating libraries, and supporting communities in a range of cultural, healthy and leisure activities.

Local Government Reorganisation

be reorganised into three ‘unitary councils’, which will cover all local duties and functions in one body. The allocation of communities to one of the three unitaries was announced in May: Hadleigh itself

in your ward, and a map of proposed ward boundaries has been New funding for buses and sustainable travel

£27m of funding for bus services from the government’s Local Authority Bus Grant (LABG), this can be used for routes, ticketing or improving infrastructure like bus stops and shelters. Previously known as the Bus Services Improvement Grant, communities and

The council has also been awarded just over £12m by Active Travel England to promote sustainable travel in the county. This can be used to invest in footpaths, cycle lanes and other infrastructure. Examples of how this funding has been used recently include pedestrian crossings in Bridge Street and College Road by Ipswich waterfront, and improved cycle routes including from Ipswich Hospital to the waterfront area, Nacton Road in Ipswich, Main Road in Martlesham, and in Woodbridge as part of the town’s current active travel project.

I’d like to hear from you about bus routes, footpaths and cycle lanes that you want to see improved or created in the Hadleigh division area. Please get in touch via email so that I have a record of your ideas and requests, and I’ll get back to you to discuss them further.

French’s Care Haven

Hello to all our readers, I hope as always you have been keeping well.

While I am writing our news for the June edition, our charity are no further forward with the land and the solicitors, but I am still hoping we will be going ahead with the new updated.

Site Visits and Full

In our photo this month is Minstrel one of our donkeys, he is a dear little man that is going through what recently had the vet x-ray his left shoulder as this has changed shape at times, so I just wanted to be sure there was nothing else going on and the x-ray clearly showed it was his arthritis. When I rescued him and three other donkeys over nine years ago, which I accidently found while driving around looking for land to rent, I contacted the farmer whose land they were on and ask why they were in such bad condition and he told me they had prior to me coming across them. All four donkeys had not had their feet trimmed over these years and Minstrel’s was the worse, his right foot was curled up high and stopping him from being able them back to Hadleigh, I had my farrier come straight in to help the donkeys, my farrier at the time did a good job over the following months bringing their hooves back to normal. The neglect Minstrel caused a problem for him, because for so long all of his weight had been shifted onto his left side to enable him to move around, the

Our Vet has had to give minstrel some medication to help him and we are keeping an eye on how he is on a daily basis.

I recently gave a talk to The Sudbury retired members association, they were a nice group, the talk went well and Lucy our therapy dog made everyone aware she was there and went around saying hello to all the members and I would like to thank the members for their donations. If you would like me to give a talk at your members club then please get in contact with me, I would be happy to come along.

I am still looking for someone to help us organise future fund raising events, contact me if you would like the opportunity to

Hadleigh Walkers

Our walk on Saturday 13 June will be a circular one of nine miles. We will leave Stonehouse Road car park (Postcode IP7 5BH, What3words ///lanes.blurs.functions) at 9,30 am and proceed

Aldham Priory, Aldham Hall and back to the start arriving around 1. pm including two stops.

We will aim to maintain a not-too-demanding 2.5 mph (4 km/hr). Walkers should be aware that any weather is possible so strong shoes or preferably walking boots should be worn as the ground will be muddy or rough in places. Everyone is welcome, including well-behaved dogs.

As usual, route maps can be requested from the website. For further information about these walks go to www. hadleighwalkers.com or email us at hadleighwalkers@gmail.com

Lavenham Sinfonia Summer Concert

Sunday 21 June, 7pm at Lavenham Church

When midsummer arrives, Lavenham Church has a special kind of hush: bright air outside, cool stone within, and an acoustic that makes even a single line feel illuminated. On Sunday 21 June (7 pm), the Lavenham Sinfonia returns with a programme that treats the evening like a sequence of scenes - expansive, intimate, and full of atmosphere. David Hammond conducts, with two distinguished violin soloists at the heart of the night: Kaelyn Soh and Mathilde Milwidsky. To set the tone, the concert opens in widescreen with Jerome Moross’s theme, music built on forward motion and the story.

A gentler glow follows: Eric Coates’s “

unforced, perfectly suited to an early-summer evening when daylight seems reluctant to leave.

a sixpence from ceremonial splendour to bare vulnerability, which draws the contrasts with clarity: brass and drums that gleam with public ritual, then lines that retreat into something inward and human.

Korngold’s Violin Concerto is the evening’s showpiece — a concerto soloist is Kaelyn Soh, winner of Singapore’s top young soloist award, whose rise is as striking as her sound. Still in her teens, she won the went on to take top prizes at the Arthur Grumiaux International Violin Competition for Young Violinists. She will be soloist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in its President’s Young Performers Concert, in this very concerto. Here, Korngold’s long lines sing that can charm in an instant and, a moment later, break the heart. At the other end of the emotional spectrum is Vaughan Williams’s The with the accomplished violinist Mathilde Milwidsky as soloist. Rather than display, this is violin writing that hovers and drifts a single voice rising above the strings as the church space seems to a programme, more as a shared pause.

Colour and character return in Coates’s Think of it as three quick portraits: dignity and ceremony, then something more tender, then a brisk modern stride — all delivered with Coates’s gift for melody and bright orchestral detail. It is the kind of music that sparkles without trying, and it lands with immediate warmth. The close belongs to Richard Rodney Bennett’s Murder on the Orient Express Suite, where elegance is never far from suspicion. Bennett’s writing glints and curls like smoke in lamplight with hints of jazz, darkly polished harmonies, and a sense that something is always happening just out of sight.

the centre, this is a concert designed to travel: from open landscapes to close-up introspection, from public ceremony to private lyricism. If you want an hour or two where the outside world recedes and the imagination takes over, join the Lavenham Sinfonia at Lavenham Church on 21 June.

lavenham-sinfonia.co.uk.

PREVIEW FRIDAY 3RD JULY 6.00PM TO 8.00PM with canapés and refreshments

FOR GENERAL VIEWING SATURDAY 4TH AND SUNDAY 5TH JULY 10.30AM

SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2026

Orchard Barn News

Learning from the past how to build a greener future

Bringing people, skills and nature together

Orchard Barn is a small, community-run centre for environmental

practical skills, connect with nature, and take part in the shared care of land and natural buildings.

What began as the restoration of a historic barn has grown into a lively hub of hands-on learning. Volunteers, craftspeople and learners have worked side by side to reinstate the Tudor farm house and revive traditional skills such as timber framing, lime work and wattle and daub. The approach is simple: learning by doing, using low-impact methods that respect both materials and place.

Today, Orchard Barn hosts a range of workshops from heritage building courses to family-friendly Nature Lab sessions, alongside opportunities to get involved in gardening, conservation and making. The orchard itself is a place of biodiversity and quiet discovery, where seasonal change is part of everyday life. This summer, there are several ways to get involved. Join us for our Summer Solstice Celebration (2 pm to 5 pm, Saturday 20 June), a chance to gather, mark the season and enjoy the orchard together. You can also take part in crafting a cob Earth Dragon (10 am to ages. Or, for something quieter, come along to Under the Trees (2 pm to 3.30 pm Wednesdays), a gentle circle space to slow down and reconnect.

All are welcome. Booking is needed for some sessions, and donations are welcome to support OBee CIC.

orchardbarn.org.uk, call Sarah on 07766 054042 or email her sarah.orchardbarn@gmail.com

Learning from the past how to build a greener future

Hadleigh Cricket Club

It’s been an excellent start to the season

key players over the winter, the team has demonstrated considerable depth in both batting and bowling. There have been some notable performances with the bat, including captain Tom Piddington’s 115 from 81 balls against Bury, and Kunal Vishwa’s 94 at Maldon. Our attack has but it has been good to see Jack Auld getting a good run of games in before his county commitments. Jack has made some good contributions with the bat too. Our overseas player Ainsley Ndlovu

several occasions and taking 5-15 against Wivenhoe. The only loss came at perennial champions Halstead, where the team couldn’t quite capitalize on a great start with the ball.

some good results, especially at home to Mildenhall 3rds, where we recovered from 24-5 to post 156, thanks mainly to debutant Daniel Naeem, who scored 55 from 38 balls at no.10. Then at Eight Ash Green, despite only having 10 players, Taylor Locke’s team successfully defended 222, with Peter Kligerman making 75, Taylor

well against Twinstead, where Chad Swingler cemented his legend at that particular ground (a few years after hitting the winning runs

Gary Wiles

Sudbury Open Studios

Open Studios, which takes place every June, there will be 11 studios and two art galleries open to the public in Sudbury, on the 13 and 14 June.

Completely free to enter and have a look around, it’s a great opportunity to see artists at work, talk about their inspiration and each day. You can also visit Chalice Gallery in Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, and Mill Tye Gallery in Cornard, a lovely stroll along the

all the Sudbury artists, from various venues including the Tourist Information Centre at the Town Hall , the Library and Sudbury Arts Centre.

Hadleigh Tennis Club

Here we are, almost at the end of May. The weather has warmed up and the arrival of longer days means the winter is behind us and we can enjoy playing on sunny evenings

6pm on Thursdays sees Club members trying to improve their racquet skills under the watchful eye of coach Joel McLeod. It’s all good fun but it doesn’t look as though anyone is going to win Wimbledon this year!

It is wonderful to see so many young players coming along to Joel’s coaching sessions. The groups are growing rapidly.

If you are a parent wondering when to bring your aspiring Andy Murray or Emma Raducanu along for some lessons, then look no further:

JUNIORS 5-8 years

Monday 4 pm – 5 pm Thursday 4 pm - 5 pm

Saturday 10.30 am – 11.30 am

JUNIORS 9-11 years

Thursday 5pm – 6pm

Saturday 11.30 – 12.30

Saturday 12.30 pm – 1.30pm

ADULTS beginners and improvers

Saturday 9.30 am – 10.30 am

game of tennis or to improve their skills, no matter what age, is

Road Sports Ground. Why now make this the day you start.

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CONDITIONING SERVICING

LEAK TESTING AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

Hadleigh Rugby Club

Memorial

Family Fun Day and Charity Rugby Match

and Charity Rugby Match to be hosted by Hadleigh Rugby Club on Grimsey O’Halloran, who sadly passed away in November 2025 at just seven years old.

chemotherapy and a liver transplant during her short life. Despite these challenges, she had boundless courage and was always the life and soul of every party she attended.

Our community will come together to celebrate Roonagh’s spirit

rugby. The centrepiece of the event will be a special match between Hadleigh Rugby Club and Thomond Rugby Club, competing for the

The sense of community and togetherness embodied by both that

Thomond Rugby Club, along with supporters, family, and friends, will travel to Hadleigh to be part of this very special occasion.

We are looking for support to help us make the event a success and to maximise the funds we can raise for EACH so that the care Roonagh received is there to support other life-threatened children, young people and their families when they need it most.

We would gratefully appreciate your support through either:

•Sponsorship (matchday kit, durable branded plastic glasses, water bottles, wristbands – all a lasting souvenir of the event);

• event equipment);

• auctioned on the day);

•Volunteer a few hours of time to help with transport, marshalling, setting up, photography.

This event will bring together communities from far and wide, so

There will be:

•Recognition on event signage and social media;

•Association with a heartfelt community cause that celebrates resilience and spirit;

•Most importantly, honouring Roonagh’s life with joy, community and plenty of heart.

Please contact Mike O’Halloran at mikeohalloranhadleigh@ support this event.

The Red Rose to reopen 5 June

The Red Rose prides itself on being the hub of Lindsey. Now running under the leadership of Jackie Ha, The Red Rose will reopen and new menu crafted from the kitchen garden at Nedging Hall.

Jackie also manages The Crown at Bildeston who are currently in the running for two awards; Velvet Awards, Pub of the Year and Muddy Stilettos, Best Loved Pub.

The team looks forward to welcoming you back...

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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE RENTERS’ RIGHTS ACT?

The UK Government are bringing about major changes to the private renting sector. As a Landlord, you will need to familiarise yourself with this new legislation to stay compliant.

At The Letting Department, we can manage all aspects of renting your property, to ensure you are ready for the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect this Spring.