Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal & Haverhill Echo Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal and Haverhill Echo Home   Haverhill   News   Article A village swimming pool near Haverhill that has served the area for more than 30 years has extended its offer thanks to a £36,350 Braintree District Council grant The new extension at Spring Croft in Stambourne, less than seven miles from Haverhill has transformed the venue into a community hub The windfall has come via the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund “We are incredibly excited to introduce this new chapter for Spring Croft,” said David Cartwright “This community hub is more than just a space for swimming lessons “Whether you're cycling through the beautiful Essex countryside or looking for a family-friendly spot to enjoy “We believe this initiative will strengthen the sense of community and bring people together.” lead member for rural issues at Braintree District Council said: “This improved facility is now better equipped than ever to serve the local community “By supporting this project we are investing in rural businesses supporting local services and improving quality of life for residents “This expansion is also creating local jobs and training opportunities further strengthening the venue’s role as a cornerstone of the community.” The new space includes a multi-use changing room a customer service counter and a function room and viewing area Parents can now watch their children swim in comfort while younger siblings play and older ones connect to the internet The new function room also allows the venue to host small pool parties The hub offers a place for new parents to connect with other families in the area and for many residents it is convenient to get to and easier to access than other pools in larger towns The grant contribution supported the delivery of the extension but its completion was only made possible thanks to additional investment from the venue itself The new community hub is now open to customers A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing four days ago has been found Sasha was reported missing from Haverhill on Monday She has since been found in Ipswich earlier this afternoon Suffolk Police would like to thank the public for their assistance Police are appealing after a shopping trolley was set on fire close to houses in a town alleyway Between 1am on Tuesday and 3.30pm on Wednesday a shopping trolley was set on fire in Leather Lane It is reported that young people were seen with the trolley but there is no confirmed indication that they were responsible No serious damage was caused from the incident Officers have also been informed of potentially another couple of shopping trolleys set alight on the Clements Estate in the town a couple of weeks ago A spokesperson for Sudbury Police said: “This is a reminder to report fly-tipped items on the Clements Estate as when I am on the estate I have noted lots of household goods in alleys seemingly dumped.” If you have any information or have witnessed any of these incidents contact PC 745 Oakley on 101/cpt.haverhill@suffolk.police.uk or the website quoting reference 37/23601/25/ CAD reference SC-01052025-258 An incident where a 15-year-old girl was bought alcohol illegally got drunk and was injured after falling over prompted a series of police spot checks on off-licences The checks resulted in one shop worker being arrested for breaking immigration law The girl was bought alcohol by an older but still under-age teenager, from an off-licence in Haverhill suffering a facial injury and dental damage Following the incident police officers, along with licencing officers from West Suffolk Council and Suffolk Constabulary visited off-licences in Haverhill last Wednesday to check their working practices were in order from the Haverhill Town South and East Community Policing Team He said: “They [the teenager] had been bought alcohol by someone a bit older only a few years but still a teen themselves The one that bought it was still too young to do so “This young girl has fallen over and bruised her face and knocked one tooth out and has several other chipped teeth What if someone fell into the path of a car or really banged their head on a kerb?” The spot checks led to one male shop worker being arrested for a suspected breach of immigration law and handed to the immigration authorities Pc Oakley saidd: “It’s just about saying to people if they have got any information about underage sales – particularly alcohol – they can either contact the police or trading standards “The proxy buying element [where an older person buys alcohol on behalf of someone under age] – we know full well it goes on where kids say to adults ‘can you buy me alcohol’ If they were caught by the police it would be a very expensive and silly thing to do.” Water has been gushing down a street in the centre of Haverhill this afternoon A section of Duddery Hill has been left underwater due to a leak in between the junctions for Helions Walk and Helions Park Avenue The problem comes six days after water was similarly flowing down Mill Hill - just a short walk from the current issue - which has a junction with Duddery Hill Friday’s flooding was caused by a burst water main and has resulted in Mill Hill being closed since Anglian Water has been approached for a comment Support small businesses by shopping locally at the markets in Bury St Edmunds From handcrafted gifts to one-of-a-kind finds the makers markets are ideal for discovering delicious treats Visit the makers markets in Haverhill from 9am to 3pm on Saturday 3 May and Saturday 7 June Bury St Edmunds from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 4 May and Sunday 1 June and Newmarket from 9am to 3pm on Saturday 10 May and Saturday 14 June Each market will have a range of talented traders showcasing their products and is the perfect day out for all the family Shoppers are encouraged to use the makers markets as a chance to explore West Suffolk whilst finding some great deals Cabinet Member for Growth at West Suffolk Council said: “We’re thrilled to bring together such a fantastic group of traders in three of our West Suffolk towns The makers markets are more than just a chance to pick up a bargain – it’s a celebration of talent and creativity We are continuing our work to grow our markets throughout West Suffolk regular and additional seasonal markets also add to the prosperity of our existing traders and shops I’d encourage residents and visitors to support our local business and speak to our knowledgeable traders.” For further information about markets in West Suffolk, visit: West Suffolk Markets - Events A-Z of services A project that aims to reduce loneliness and support people who are socially isolated is heading to Haverhill Free Building Connections in West Suffolk workshops aimed at the voluntary and community sector (VCS) are being run at Haverhill Arts Centre on June 4 and 5 The training is being run by the non-profit organisation Civil Society Consulting (CSC) CIC, in partnership with NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust Community Action Suffolk and the Jo Cox Foundation national initiative called 32 Steps to Togetherness and is funded by the National Lottery The need to address social isolation in Haverhill is something witnessed first hand by one of the directors of CSC as he canvassed in the town in the build-up to last July’s General Election when he stood as the Green Party candidate for West Suffolk said he had seen ‘lots of people living on their own and and probably not involved with the range of things they should be engaging with’ “There were two or three guys that came out and they were really isolated,” he said “I think they were hyper-confused by the modern world I think people are feeling like nobody’s interested in them and nobody cares and that feeds into a malaise which we have got up and down the country “You just saw that lack of emotional health The training has already been delivered to more than 400 VCS and statutory professionals in areas such as Greater Manchester, London, the North East and Eastern England, the Midlands, including Stoke-on-Trent and Derby – and in June will also be heading to Thetford All are welcome to sign up – email natasha@civilsocietyconsulting.co.uk or call 07880 558802 A new restaurant looks set to open in Haverhill town centre in a building that has stood empty for 13 months The unit adjacent to Cineworld in Ehringshausen Way was for a long time occupied by Frankie & Benny’s and most recently by Anatolia Mediterranean Grill & Cocktail Bar, which closed in February 2024 after 17 months occupancy confirmed on Tuesday that terms of a new lease have been agreed with the owner of a restaurant Although unable to name the restaurant or give a date for its opening he added: “We are stripping out (the building) ready for them to fit out.” It is another welcome development in Haverhill town centre, coming just weeks after it was revealed that Loungers UK Limited hopes to open a café bar in the empty High Street building vacated by Argos in 2018 A 20-year-old man has been charged after an incident at a funfair in Haverhill It follows an incident when police were called just after 6.10pm on Friday to reports that a boy had suffered stab wounds on the Recreation Ground off Camps Road was taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged The suspect of the stabbing is then alleged to have been assaulted Two people – aged 20 and 22 - were arrested and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning there was a further allegation that a 12-year-old boy had been punched prior to the stabbing • Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm • Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place - namely a kitchen knife • Possession of a knife blade in a public place - namely a pocket knife with a blade exceeding three inches He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court tomorrow A 22-year-old man from Haverhill – who was arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm - has been released under investigation Every participant in Sunday’s the London Marathon had their own personal story to tell and challenges to overcome - including a number from Haverhill One such runner, Lee Bennett, of Haverhill finished his first marathon in 6 hrs 11 minutes overcoming knee pain and a ten minute-long bout of cramp in both legs He said: “I have never classed myself as a runner and have never done a marathon I hadn’t even taken part in a Parkrun before this “The reason I took a huge leap and entered my name into the 2025 London Marathon ballot was seeing all the people finishing it in 2024 celebration and the tears; all of this made me feel emotional and I hadn’t even taken part in it but I knew then it was something I wanted to be a part of.” He said: “Many of you might not know what it is and that number is probably higher because a lot of women don’t know they have it or it’s brushed away as ‘a pain you get from your monthly cycle’ have both had major surgery to try to get rid of the pain To date I have raised £830 for this charity “I went through every emotion during the marathon on Sunday add in some knee pain and cramp in both legs before mile 20 which wouldn’t go away for more than 10 minutes His fund-raising page is: https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/lee-bennett Although she has completed three virtual marathons before Louise Harris ran in the real event for the first time having gained a place through Haverhill Running Club said: “It’s an event I’ve always wanted to take part and whilst it took me 7 hrs and 52 mins to complete I wanted to show that despite my asthma things like this can be achieved you just have to approach things differently “Also I wanted to show that it doesn’t matter your size or speed “As I gained a ballot place I decided to use my place wisely and raise a little money for Asthma and Lung UK.” He now has his sights set on completing marathons in Boston has also previously run in the Berlin marathon (achieving a personal best of 3hrs 17 mins) and by completing the other four he will finish his own ‘journey’ towards qualifying for a Six Star Medal as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors He said: “In London the first half went really well and the second half the heat started to hit me and the wheels fell off a bit It’s not what I wanted but it’s still pretty good.” completed her fourth virtual London Marathon in 5hrs 23 mins starting at 5.30am and wearing out four pairs of gloves in the process and was joined by the Moss Milers' a bunch of Haverhill runners organised by Kim Moss Lynn raised money for the Arthur Rank Hospice in Shelford Bottom has been for two weeks after suffering multiple organ failure because all the people did a relay and kept keeping me company,” said Lynn who received a bouquet of flowers after competing the race which she added ‘restored my faith in humanity’ Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The end of the long-running saga of the new Haverhill relief road now appears to be firmly within sight - with the job expected to be completed by June The road, which will take traffic around the 1,200-unit north west Haverhill development being built by Persimmon Homes was initially expected to be in use by spring 2023 but has faced numerous delays lengthy hold-up was due to difficulties in getting a gas main diverted from the road by Cadent (which manages the gas network) in order to allow for construction to continue with the developer saying in its most recent newsletter: “We have completed the installation of the gas main diversion and the drainage to the final section of road is currently being installed together with the storm water balancing ponds “The bridge at the Hales Barn Road roundabout end is currently being manufactured and is due to be installed this month this will allow the final section of road to be constructed “Landscaping works have also taken place along the first section of road at the Haverhill Road end up to the central roundabout “We remain on course for completion of the relief road towards the end of spring 2025.” The road is needed to take traffic from the development - including the many construction vehicles - around Haverhill to the Cambridge side of town therefore avoiding Wratting Road and the residential section of Withersfield Road When planning permission was given for the development by West Suffolk Council a requirement was set for the £9.7 million road to be completed either within five years of the start of construction – March 2023 – or once the first 500 new homes have been occupied whose county council division includes the development site said he has been told by Persimmon that it is on course to complete the road ‘by the end of May’ He added: “Obviously it’s going to be transformative for the town “When it opens it’s going to make a huge difference “It’s going to relieve so much pressure and improve traffic flow around the town.” Cllr Mason added: “The building of the relief road has not been an easy journey and I sympathise entirely with the residents who have been immensely frustrated by the amount of time its taken for this road to be completed “We’ve waited so long for this it now looks like we are going to get an opening date soon.” Home   Bury St Edmunds   News   Article Communities across Suffolk are set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a variety of events — from vintage music and beacon lightings to ration-style fish and chips marks the end of the World War II in Europe on May 8 the nation is prepared to celebrate the historic milestone once again Here’s a round-up of the events happening across the county to mark the anniversary Bury St Edmunds The celebrations will be in full swing tomorrow from 11am in St John’s Street bars and restaurants come alive with wartime spirit The street will host live music acts including Nik Lowe and JS and The Lockerbillies outside Beautiful Beers and Three Cats Vintage The Knightingales will perform nostalgic wartime tunes outside Pocket Watches and Petticoats where a vintage stylist will also be recreating 1940s hairstyles for pre-booked visitors Union Jack bunting and 1940s outfits will also transform the street into a tribute to the era alongside activities for children like face painting There will also be a WWII-era Jeep and memorabilia from the Rougham Control Tower Museum on display outside Vinyl Hunter said: “We have to thank the previous generations who sacrificed so much in order for us to be celebrating 80 years later “I was involved in the 50th anniversary in St Johns Street and am delighted to be co-ordinating and acknowledging the 80th anniversary alongside my son a new memorial stone dedicated to the Royal Navy will be unveiled in the Rose Garden at the Abbey Gardens The service will mark 43 years since HMS Sheffield was sunk in the Falklands War wreath-laying by HMS Sheffield veterans and the handover of the Bury St Edmunds Royal Navy Veterans Standard to the Sea Cadets military personnel and civic dignitaries will attend The third major Bury event will see the beacon in the Abbey Gardens lit on Thursday May 8 with the gates opposite The Fox pub in Eastgate Street open from 8pm The beacon will be lit at 9.30pm and entertainment will be provided by Eddie’s Swing Sisters as well as a piper Stowmarket A series of events to celebrate the VE Day anniversary has been organised in partnership with Stowmarket Town Council the Royal British Legion will host an event at the United Reformed Church and this will be followed by a tea party hosted by Red Gables and the Dementia Community Group at Rookery Bowls Club on May 8 the Royal British Legion will hold a celebratory lunch while the town centre is set to come alive with 1940s music performed in the Market Place Peter Prinsley MP and Stowmarket’s new mayor are expected to attend events on the day Mildenhall Mildenhall High Town Council will commemorate the historic day with a beacon lighting ceremony at The Jubilee Fields on May 8 The evening will begin at 8pm with live entertainment from DBL followed by a wreath-laying at 8.30pm in support of the Poppy Appeal Ipswich Ipswich will mark the 80th anniversary on May 8 with service of reflection at the Cenotaph in Christchurch Park at 11am led by the Royal British Legion The Mayor of Ipswich and the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk will attend alongside councillors while members of the public are welcome to join in paying their respects residents and visitors are invited to join the celebrations taking place on the Cornhill from 7.30pm Entertainment will include performances by 1940s singer Stacy ‘Kitty’ Collins and the Wattisham Military Wives Choir A bar will offer drinks and snacks and Union Jack bunting will run from the Town Hall balcony to posts on the Cornhill The evening will conclude with speeches from civic dignitaries at 9.15pm followed by the lighting of a ceremonial beacon at 9.30pm Clifford Road Primary School will be celebrating the occasion with a special VE Day tea party Haverhill Haverhill Town Council is set to host a commemorative event in Market Square and in St Mary’s Church on May 8 The day will begin with a formal raising of the Union Flag at 9am St Mary’s Church will open its doors for a community service starting with bell ringing at 6.30pm and a welcome from the Revd Max Drinkwater at 7pm The programme will include an introduction by the mayor a reading of the 1945 declaration of peace reflections on Haverhill Waits and a musical medley of pre-recorded songs by Haverhill Silver Band St Mary’s Choir will give two performances Readings will also reflect on those still in conflict and those yet to return home The service will conclude with a speech from Rev Drinkwater followed by the national anthem and a final blessing Thetford Thetford Town Council is preparing to transport residents back to the 1940s with its ‘VE80 Party on the Common’ to mark the 80th anniversary May 10 from 12pm to 5pm on Melford Common with live music food stalls and wartime nostalgia recreating the spirit of 1945 street parties Headliners The Swing and Jive All Stars will take to the stage alongside Charlie Wilson face painting and appearances by members of Dad’s Army Thetford A ‘Thetford Memories of War’ tent will offer a poignant tribute to the community’s heritage as part of the council’s 80 Stories project Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in 1940s fashion “This promises to be a truly special day,” town councillor Vic Peters said “VE80 is not just a celebration of the past but also an opportunity to come together as a community and honour the memories and stories that have shaped us.” Newmarket Newmarket will mark the 80th anniversary with a beacon lighting at The Severals the day will begin with a proclamation read by the town crier outside the memorial hall at 9am The town council is organising the beacon event which will begin at 7.45pm with the beacon lit at 9.30pm Hot drinks will be available and all residents are invited to attend the parish council will be holding a short service at the village’s war memorial in Warren Road at 10am This will be followed by a free lunch for the community at the sports pavilion funded by the council and hosted by community organisation Lightwave Lowestoft Lowestoft residents are being invited to a day of remembrance and celebration at Sparrows Nest Gardens on May 8 The event will begin at 3pm and feature a range of stalls exhibitors and food and drink vendors for visitors to enjoy throughout the day Live music will include performances from the Suffolk Glenmoriston Pipe Band The Maritime Museum and the Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum will both be open for extended hours and traditional fish and chips will be available at Giardino Bar and Grill The day will end with a beacon lighting ceremony at 9.30pm The celebrations are being organised by the town council and entry is free Felixstowe A series of commemorative events has organised been organised by Felixstowe Town Council which invites residents and visitors to come together for the anniversary the day will begin with a service of remembrance at 10.45am at the Felixstowe War Memorial in Undercliff Road West a torch parade will take place at 8.45pm along Undercliff Road West featuring 112 flaming torches in honour of each Felixstowe resident who died during World War II Each name will be read aloud as a torchbearer steps forward and extinguishes a flame with the ceremony ending with the lighting of a beacon Other events in the town include a day of entertainment at the Felixstowe Triangle on Monday May 5 with jazz performances and vintage military vehicle displays This will be followed by and a 1940s wartime tea dance at Martello Tower P on May 10 from 12pm — featuring live music and a welcome address from the town mayor at 1pm wreaths will be laid at the war memorial on the village green at 10.45pm on May 8 Fordham will mark the historic moment with a special Songs of Praise for Peace service at St Peter and St Mary Magdalene Church on May 10 at 5pm The event is open to all with a warm welcome extended to veterans ex-service members and current military personnel Organisations and community groups have each chosen a favourite hymn for the service which will be briefly introduced by a representative before being sung The service will be led by the church choir and organist David Poulter the celebrations are coming to Rougham with St Mary’s Church bells ringing out at from 6pm on May 8 The Bennet Arms in Kingshall Street will be offering ration portions of fish and chips and a wartime singalong with the Rougham Sings Community Choir from 6.30pm The pub encourages pre-orders as portions are limited an act of tribute will take place at the church and villagers are invited to take part in the national celebrations by displaying bunting and placing a light in their window at 9.30pm Home   Haverhill   Sport   Article Adam Dellar is relishing his return to Haverhill Cricket Club After spending 15 years with his boyhood team Dellar headed for pastures new at the end of the 2020 season to link up with Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League outfit Sudbury He subsequently went on to sign for Halstead in Division One of the Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship but ahead of the start of the 2025 campaign Dellar went back to where it had all started “I enjoyed playing for Sudbury and Halstead both great clubs with lots of top players,” said Dellar who is a former first-team captain at Manor Road “But it suits where I am in my life to return to Haverhill I’ve been impressed with how family centred the club is and with a young daughter she is able to come down and watch matches I grew up with a lot of the lads in the team and there’s something special about being in the same team again as we get older “The club has done some really awesome things since I was away Joe Woodley is a really proactive chairman and there are lots of volunteers who give up a lot of their time to make the club what it is And if the first team’s start to the new season is anything to go by After a winter of recruitment that saw a number of familiar faces – including Dellar – return to the club Ben Wilkins’ side have opened up with back-to-back Division Two victories “The league we’re in is very competitive because there are a few second teams in there,” added the 34-year-old “But what I think we have in our favour is a squad with players that can flourish at home and away “I’ve always felt that Haverhill is a good wicket for spin bowlers because it’s slightly slower whereas away from home might suit the seamers and batters that want some pace on the ball “There was some great additions made in the winter with effectively five Division One players coming in “Who knows where we’ll end up but as long as there is improvement on last year then I think everyone will be happy.” And while it has been a positive start collectively Dellar has also caught the eye with the bat He scored 31 runs in the season-opening victory over Felixstowe Corinthians before following that up with a top score of 49 not out during last weekend’s eight-wicket triumph at Dunmow I got those two scores in the league and also a 91 not out in a friendly just before the season started,” said Dellar who expects to play around 10 games this season due to work commitments “When you’re captain of a team you can overthink everything but now I’ve just gone back to the fundamentals of batting “I’m enjoying my cricket and it’s like anything in life – if you’re happy then the performances will come who is the best player I’ve ever played with who is the best league cricketer in East Anglia as far as I’m concerned You can only learn from those type of players but ultimately it comes down to enjoyment and happiness and I’ve got that.” Haverhill will play host to Woolpit II tomorrow (12pm) After so much unwelcome news in recent times of closures, Haverhill town centre has some better news with the opening of a new shop having previously had a couple of try-out days phone and tablet repair shop Adam’s Apple opened its doors in Queen Street The business is owned and run by Adam Whittaker who cut his teeth in the digital device repair trade while working for My Screen Monkey for two years had been based in a premises on the opposite side of the street to where Adam’s Apple is now It closed in September after hitting some unexpected challenges was looking to open his own phone and tablet repair shop and learned of the availability of the unit formerly occupied by Sprinkles and agreed terms with its owner said: “I saw a good opportunity to help the public People don’t drive to go to places so it’s easier to come to town.” even drawing on the 12-years he spent working in the printing industry to produce his own shop signage Mr Brown also gave him the display cabinets that were in My Screen Monkey “There was a lot of people walking past when I was doing it up going ‘wicked pretty much everything and if I can’t then I’ve got an engineer that can help me and If I get stuck with anything else Tony (Brown) can help me.” Last year, Haverhill town centre saw Clintons, Lloyds Bank and Clarks close and last month it was confirmed that both W H Smith and Thing-Me-Bobs are to shut in April He runs the shop alone but will still be open six days per week with Sunday being the day of closure In the week that a shop in Haverhill closed after more than 20 years a new greengrocer opened just a few metres away the Queen Street branch of discount store Thing-Me-Bobs shut while greengrocer FIFA & FRUIT launched in the premises formerly occupied by phone and tablet repair shop My Screen Monkey A notice on the shop door from the QD Group said a ‘strategic review’ of its retail operations led to the closure and that it reflects the ‘changing shopping trends and the challenges faced by high street stores across the UK’ “We sincerely thank our loyal Haverhill customers for their support over the year “This was a difficult decision particularly for our dedicated team members and we are doing all we can to support them during this transition.” It added that customers can continue to find discount offerings at the QD Stores outlets in Newmarket and Saffron Walden and online FIFA & FRUIT stocks a large selection of fruit and vegetables all sourced from a London market and is open seven days a week will open to the public on Thursday 8 August 2024.Published: 17 Jul 2024The new Haverhill recycling centre under constructionIt replaces the centre at Chalkstone Way and will make recycling and disposal of waste even easier and safer Not only will this centre provide a great resource to local communities but supports our ambition to protect and enhance the environment.Councillor Chris Chambers Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy Planning and WasteFeatures of the new centre include: Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy “It’s great to be able to put a date in the diary and look forward to this state-of-the-art facility opening in Haverhill “Not only will this centre provide a great resource to local communities but supports our ambition to protect and enhance the environment “Reducing what waste we have in the first place is always a key priority but this new site will help residents to easily reduce and recycle the waste they do have reducing the need for raw materials.” “Our teams and contractors have worked hard to get this centre open and we’re excited to welcome everyone from Haverhill and the local area “I’m sure people will be impressed with the new facility and how simple and safe it is to drive in The Chalkstone Way recycling centre will close permanently to the public on Tuesday 6 August 2024. The booking system will be updated in due course to reflect the move, but as usual customers can still book their slot to drop off waste and recycling at www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk The project sees FCC Environment and Suffolk County Council working as part of the Suffolk Waste Partnership with West Suffolk Council The facility will be operated by FCC Environment which manages all of Suffolk’s 11 recycling centres A national eatery chain could open a branch in a Suffolk town centre Loungers UK Limited has submitted a premises licence application for a Lounge at 1-5 High Street The application to West Suffolk Council is for a food-led café bar at the premises The licence sought is for alcohol sales off and on premises Monday to Sunday and late refreshment (in/outdoors) Monday to Sunday Loungers operates 282 sites in England and Wales across three brands In Suffolk it has Edmundo in Bury St Edmunds It would be a boost to Haverhill’s town centre which has seen a number of recent shop closures The WHSmith store in High Street is also set to welcome customers for the last time on Saturday Last month, an architect and businessman said he believed some ‘radical’ thinking was required to save Haverhill High Street from emptying out Phil Jordan feels online shopping has taken over so much now that a different high street model is needed who works on projects in the UK and abroad made his suggestion in the wake of Nick Rutter tabling the idea of forming a Haverhill Retail Group to rejuvenate the retail centre an orangutan on three wheels and market vendors celebrating nature and sustainability will all play a part in the return of a special market to Haverhill May 17 the Green Market will feature an array of interactive activities with the future of the plant always at the forefront Sara Marsh from Haverhill Town Council, the market’s organiser, said: “We are delighted to have the Green Market back in Haverhill with so much for families and visitors to see and do “This exciting event will not only provide an entertaining and educational experience for all ages but will also support Haverhill’s commitment to local sustainability and wildlife preservation.” In keeping with Haverhill Town Council’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of Suffolk’s local wildlife the Green Market will also host an art workshop on the High Street led by local artist Keith Hopewell participants will have the opportunity to create nature-inspired artwork based on wildlife seen in the town with the finished pieces contributing to public art projects that will enhance the visual appeal of the high street Nature lovers will be thrilled by the mini beasts stall showcasing fascinating items like nests and animal skulls to help visitors learn more about the natural world will be joined by banana-smuggling orangutan Mr Business as he cycles through town from 11am Haverhill Town Council’s Youth Skills Department will provide a demonstration on clothes repair promoting sustainability and teaching valuable skills to the community The event will also include an exciting variety of local vendors including the regular Haverhill market traders • Guilt Free Soapery with eco-friendly skincare products • Luke’s Bees offering honey and bee-related products • RSPB sharing their mission to protect wildlife • Free Food in Haverhill Raising awareness and preventing good food going to waste by sharing it with the local community • Verruchia's Icecreams with indulgent frozen delights • Prader Willi raising funds for Prader-Willi syndrome • Super Crepes serving up savoury and sweet crepes A decades-old shop in Haverhill is today closed after a break-in less than 48 hours after workers were told it would be shutting for good and their jobs would be lost in Queen Street were told on Wednesday that it will close although they have not been told when that will happen or why it is happening - and today they arrived to find it had been broken into overnight who are both full-time and the senior sales supervisor and eight sales assistants told the Haverhill Echo: “At this present time we have only been told it’s closing and as yet have no other information as to any time frame.” Thing-Me-Bobs has been a mainstay of Haverhill’s retail scene for more than 20 years all of the Thing-Me-Bobs shops in East Anglia were bought by QD Stores A police forensics van arrived at the shop this morning as the investigation into the break-in starts with the shop remaining closed for the time being A spokesman for Suffolk Police said the shop was broken into overnight between 5.30pm yesterday and 8.20am today by forcing their way into the building before stealing an amount of cash No arrests have been made and the Investigation continues QD Stores has been approached by the Echo for comment • News of the closure is another blow for Haverhill’s town centre, coming just two months after two shops that sit across from Thing-Me-Bobs in Queen Street, My Screen Monkey and Timpson The team and I have made the collective decision not to put on the extra parkruns for Wednesday 25th December 2024 or Wednesday 1st January 2025 We believe that these are days to spend with families We do also we struggle to get volunteers on normal Saturday parkruns and do not want the added stress of trying to get volunteers over the festive period The core team is made up of a wonderful group of individuals and we feel they deserve some time off too and maybe would like to run a parkrun or two somewhere over the festive period Whilst the weather has been kind to us do far this year putting on additional parkruns also runs the risk of jeopardising the course for our normal Saturday events I hope that you will all understand our decision and that you find an alternative parkrun for that day Have a wonderful festive holiday when it comes Sally Johnston and the Haverhill parkrun team © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner