Hadleigh Healing
Society
Holidays are being looked forward to, the days brighter and warmer,
children will be breaking up from school shortly. The exams are
over, the waiting for results is looming. The tension is building.
Have I done enough to get the grades I need to go to the university
of my choice? Maybe I should have done more revision and less
time ‘chatting on line’. How much more is the interest
rates going to go up? Will I be able to pay the mortgage? Where
can I make some economies to make the money I earn go further?
These are problems we all are facing at this difficult time. Some
people cope better than others. For some, problems cause sleepless
nights, headaches, joint pains and depression. We at the Hadleigh
Healing Society cannot cure the financial problems or alter the
outcome of exam results but we can help you cope and deal with
the side effects by healing and listening to your problems. Why
not give it a try. Our qualified, registered healers are only
too willing to help in the strictest confidence. They are ordinary
people who have a desire to help others and live ordinary lives.
Just telephone 01473 823282 for an appointment and we will help
you. Why not come to one of our Open Mornings (the second Saturday
of the month). Have a cup of coffee, unwind, relax and let the
world pass you by for a time. Everyone is welcome and we make
no charge.
 Royal
British Legion
Hadleigh Branch & Club
Branch News: The Branch Meeting was held on 10th of June
08, and started at 8pm. 1 New Member was welcomed to The Branch
and Club. Mr J King has volunteered to be The Hadleigh and District
Parade Marshal. A warm and heart felt welcome was given to Mr
King. If you need to contact The RBL Branch or the RBL Welfare,
please contact Mr M Collins on 05601 889979, (this is charged
at the local call rate) The Meeting was closed at 8.30pm.
Chairman’s Report:
Sadly I have to report the passing away of Doreen “Ma”
Glass a Hadleigh character and long time member of the R.B.L.
I would like to offer Sue, Mickey and the rest of her family The
Clubs deepest sympathy at their loss. Don’t forget our Chef
Sarah will still be preparing food Friday – Saturday and
Sunday lunchtimes. We are coming up to The Summer Holiday period
and I am pleased to say that the entertainment will still be on
at The Club every Saturday.
Entertainment for July:
Saturday 5th – Helen Ashcroft second appearance at the Club,
very good solo artist. 12th Adam Harrod new to The Club –
19th Club Disco with DJ Flump – 26th The Aldertones new
to The Club. Arthur Bell.
Legion Women’s Section:
Tuesday, 1st July: A talk on the work of tools on a mission Start
8pm. Please bring raffle prize. All Women Section Members welcome.
Memories:
Similarly with the 6th June 1944, 1st July 1916 is a date in History
that must always be remembered as the first day of the Battle
of the Somme. When Great Britain went to war in 1914 it had the
most professional and only Regular Army in Europe. This Army was
however, lost in the early battles in Belgium such as The Retreat
from Mons and the first Battle of the Marne. To replace this lost
Army Lord Kitchener of Khartoum issued his now famous Recruiting
Poster, of him pointing directly out of The Picture with those
immortal words “Your Country Needs You.” As a result,
men volunteered in their thousands, many in the North forming
Regiments of friends and workmates, which became famous as “The
Pals Battalions.” By 1916, these men were ready for action
and following a weeklong heavy artillery bombardment; these men
rose from their trenches and advanced with fixed bayonets into
the attack. The artillery shells however, had failed to neutralise
the German front line defences and destroy the barbed wire. The
attacking Infantry moved across the shell-shocked earth, a hail
of machine gun fire met them on that first day. The British and
Commonwealth, then Empire Troops, suffered 57, 450 casualties,
including 20,000 dead. The 1st Battalion, The Newfoundland Regiment
advancing at Beaumont Hamel were decimated. Some gains were made
at different points in the attack line, but that first day was
a disaster and the battle overall of the whole attack can be seen
in the numerous Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries
which follow the whole of The Somme attack line and from the 72,412
names that are etched on The War Memorial at Thiepval, to those
who have No Known Grave. From that first day, this attack developed
into months of futile fighting, but it did relieve pressure on
The French Army who were under severe pressure from the German
attack at Verdun.
The headstones stand in orderly rows
Across the cemetery green
The Cross of Sacrifice now looks down
Upon a poignant, and now peaceful scene.
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Hadleigh
Evening WI
Mary Moore the artist and her husband Hector the Blacksmith were
a wonderful team. In her talk entitled 40 years at the forge Mary
described how by working together they were able to create wonderful
examples of wrought iron work in particular many of the village
signs that have been erected throughout East Suffolk to celebrate
landmarks in our history such as the Millennium and the Queens’
Silver Jubilee. The designs are individual and incorporate symbols
relevant to each village including Wheat sheaves, Churches, Cottages,
A Gallows and the Hunt.
Hector started working as a Blacksmith at the age of 14 and enjoyed
his work as a farrier. He had a wonderful relationship with the
Horses and occasionally Donkeys. He also renovated farm implements.
He still continued this work after his marriage. Mary judged the
competition a piece of wrought ironwork that was won by Carole Cranston
Hadleigh Evening members have several summer events arranged. In
July a trip to the Norfolk Broads including a Boat trip which has
been arranged by Judy Beaver. Later in the month the Annual Garden
Party will be held at the home of Ann Porter. In August a Ramble
around Kersey hosted by Naomi Partridge.
Next Months meeting will be held on 15 July in the Seminar suite
above the Town library starting at 7.30 pm. Jeffrey Rudman will
be talking about his service in the Falklands during the war. Visitors
and new members are welcome
Philippa Carruthers 01473 823057
 Rotary
Review
CHARITABLE EVENTS: Rotary's annual Kids Out Day
involves special outings for children arranged throughout the UK
on the same day. Hadleigh Club particiated again this year by taking
a small party of children to Colchester Zoo. A great day was enjoyed
by everyone.
The Rotary year ends on June 30th and as all fundraising events
have been completed the final distribution of monies has taken place
with donations going to 5th Hadleigh Guides Camp account, Windmill
Support Group, Macmillan Cancer Support, West Suffolk CRUSE Bereavement
Care, Hadleigh Sea Scouts, Marie Curie Nursing Service, East Anglian
Air Ambulance and RNLI. These disbursements bring the total given
to local charities this year to £2910 and this was divided
between 15 organisations. In addition £490 was raised for
international causes including disaster and emergency appeals.
None of this would have been possible without the generosity of
Hadleigh people and the Club thanks most sincerely everyone who
contributed to the various fundraising events throughout the year.
CONGRATULATIONS! to Rose Kinloch of Hadleigh High
School who won the Rotary Burlton Cup. This is presented each year
to the outstanding student in a curriculum project related to commerce
and finance. Well Done Rose!!
SPEAKERS: Mike Newman, the well known local veterinarian
(recently retired), entertained members with many amusing stories
of his long career since qualifying in 1963. Virtully the whole
of his working life has been spent in Hadleigh having completed
some 40 years with the Hadleigh Practice when he retired about 4
years ago. He still keeps his hand in by undertaking duties at the
Hadleigh and Ipswich Agricultural Shows.
As well as the many anecdotes he also displayed a number of fearsome
looking implements which he had used over the years. He felt that
the profession had changed considerably in recent years with more
specialists providing more expensive treatments and probably getting
less enjoyment than he did from general practice.
Chris Edgar who runs the Hadleigh branch of Edward Jones gave a
brief history of the business which was founded in USA some 90 years
ago and now dispenses financial and stockbroking advice throughout
US and UK. He also gave a run down of ISAs, CGT and IHT providing
details of new limits for investments and tax emphasising the importance
of making a will. He dealt professionally with a number of technical
questions.
Richard Gates paid one of his regular visits to the Club, this time
giving a potted history of Bomber Command including an account of
the dambusters raid. His vivid narrative style brings history to
life and his talks are always appreciated by members.
FORTHCOMING SPEAKERS:
July 10 Nicky Reynolds from local based charity Upaya Anandi
July 24 Peter Castle club speaker
July 31 Roger Kennell History of the River Brett
For all information relating to Hadleigh Rotary Club please
contact Rotarian Alan Williams tel no 01473 830229
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