News in Hadleigh

This column is something of a crime and punishment postscript to my last scribbling, albeit deserving, I think, of one mighty big PS.

Political fallouts tend to be at their most acerbic, don't you think, within parties than between them?

I'm not often moved to tears. The last time was when Alfred the 'Great' (debatable) had me by the bölír as I decided to convert to Christianity. But not gonna lie, I shed a tear or two today.

You remember the Hadleigh Bardic Poetry Competition I announced last time? A chance for the people of Hadleigh to show they hadn't forgotten me. To be honest, my expectations were low.

Sorry not been in touch for a while. Bet you've forgotten about me yet again, eh? Guthrum's the name, ruling's the game. Loved Hadleigh so much I was buried there. Not that anyone cares now.

I've been on holiday: a 'staycation' as Squire Derek calls it, to Maldon, Essex. I was gobsmacked to see they have statue of my near-contemporary Beorhtnoth. Can you believe it? He was just an Ealdorman. He wasn't a king, not even royalty. What's all that about?

It's time to book for the 6th Hadleigh Community Yard Sale. Limited availability left for tables inside the Ansell Centre.

To book online www.clarkesevents.uk or call/text 07787 158085

We are happy to announce that Hadleigh Amateur Dramatic Society is now able to join together once again after this terrible time we have been going though.

And we have decided to put on The Wizard of Oz for our next panto in February 2022 in the half term holidays at Elmsett Village Hall. More information on this later.

Guthrum here. AKA Aethelstan. Danish. King. I came over to the area years ago, loved it. Conquered it. Well, most of it. Call me a migrant worker who put down roots. And the natives, haha.

Anyway, one of my advisors has told me that the folk of Hadleigh are revolting. Yes, they're appalling, I thought, but I love them anyway. But no, apparently they are revolting against something. One of the town's heroes has been, I believe the modern term is, 'dissed'. Rowland Taylor. Not heard of the guy myself but apparently he was well-loved. Personally, I find it's better to be well-feared but … different strokes.

KATHRYN GRANDON – STANDING FOR COUNTY

Dear Sir,

A recent article by your contributor, Rowland Taylor's Ghost, rum, sodomy and the lash, here... may have given some of your readers a less than complete picture of the details surrounding the recent Nub News piece about recruitment processes at Hadleigh Town Council, and of my own conduct in leading the Council.

Firstly, a Happy Easter to all.

Whether believers or not, the festival is still an important milestone in most people's calendars. In pre-COVID19 days, it was a chance for families to meet up and the entry point to the coming springs and summers that lay in wait.

With the spring equinox now behind us, the season of change is in full-throated throttle. There are just so many comings and goings er, coming and going.

The most intense activity recently has been the comings and goings outside the Hadleigh Health Centre and the Mill Pharmacy (other chemists are also available). As the vaccination rollout has sped forward, your ghostly correspondent decided to turn up for his appointment.