Best of Sudbury

The Mayor and Caroline on the Compassion Stall

A fine collection of organisations was represented at the Sudbury on Show event yesterday.  A large number of different charities and associations, from local history recorders to those giving support to the sick and needy,  were ranged across stalls in the Town Hall and in St Peter's Church.

Compassion, the charity that combats domestic abuse in Babergh,  was allocated a good spot in the central aisle.  During the couple of hours that I spent on the stall we spoke to several people about the work of the organisation, which continues to need more volunteers.

In a moment of distraction I was enveigled into joining the Sudbury Society, being unable to resist the lure of a free fridge magnet, and also a wonderful glossy book displaying the unlisted glories of the town.  This was originally printed in 2002 and, since the first run rapidly sold out, this was a reprint from 2010.  At the time of the reprint only two of the many properties featured had disappeared.  I wonder if there has been much change today?  I am looking forward to going along to some of the interesting events that the Sudbury Society hosts and promotes.

It was great to see so many friends and acquaintances during the morning.  The event really does demonstrate the fact that Sudbury continues to be a caring and active society that includes many people keen to volunteer to improve the lot of the town and its residents.

Three Johns, two from Go Start Community Transport, and Cllr. John Sayers