The new trustees feel that it is very important to keep the community up to date on the development of the charity. Firstly, we would like to thank the public for their support over the past weeks and hope that it will continue.
Five Halesworth Town councillors have stepped up and have been working hard over the past week to take the reins at HCSL and look to move things forward for the charity, and in turn, the clubs and the community.
The Five Halesworth Town Councillors have now been appointed as Trustees on the HCSL and are dedicated to resolving past issues and more importantly to moving forward.
At their second meeting, the Councillor Trustees, unanimously accepted the nominated representatives from the sports clubs at Dairy Hill as Trustees of HCSL. All of the amendments have been made to The Charity Commission and will be shown as soon as they have updated their website.
The HCSL constitution allows for five Trustees nominated by the Town Council and five nominated by the clubs, four of which have now been appointed. The constitution also allows for three independent Trustees who would play an important role in bringing experience and expertise to the committee. If you have an interest in the community, charity work, team work or sports and leisure in general and have skills that you think might make you an asset to the charity, then please send your details to
adunning.htc@gmail.com or
c/o Halesworth Town Council, Waveney Local Office, London Road, Halesworth, Suffolk. IP19 8LW
We would like to remind the community that we are all new trustees and have volunteered to join the HCSL to help move it forward. There is a lot to do in the short term and your support, help and patience will be greatly appreciated. We are all looking forward to working together as a team to oversee the smooth running of the sport and leisure facilities for the community of Halesworth and surrounding villages.
Many Thanks
HCSL

The Town Council are pleased to announce that the winners of the 2020 Tamsyn Imison Community Award are Halesworth Volunteer Centre. Their nomination by Halesworth residents was for ‘helping to support the frail, vulnerable, disabled and isolated residents of
Halesworth and the surrounding areas.’ The detailed nomination helped the judges to decide that the Centre deserved the award in a year that saw a greater reliance on volunteer services. The calibre of nominees was so high that Chair of the Council wrote to each one to let them know they had been nominated and that their efforts had been greatly appreciated by the town. The Town Council also thanks the five judges, two Councillors and three members of the community for giving up their time to help make this decision. There will be a small presentation of the glass trophy - restrictions permitting.
The nominations for this year’s award will be open in Autumn.

Following the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The Chair of Town Council has marked the occasion by laying a wreath at the Arboretum and sent a letter of condolence to Her Majesty the Queen

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There will also be a memorial service broadcast via Zoom at 6pm Friday 16th April from St Mary's Meeting ID: 859 7931 9037 Passcode: 055019 Facebook live stream: Blyth Valley Churches Suffolk

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral will take place on Saturday 17 April 2021 at 3pm in St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The Funeral Service will begin with a National Minute’s Silence at three o’clock.

In accordance with public health advice, members of the public are asked to continue to follow the current Government guidance, not to gather in crowds, and not to visit Royal residences to pay their respects.

During this time the Royal Family ask that members of the public consider making a donation to a charity instead of leaving floral tributes in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh

If you would like to complete the online book of condolence for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh please use the following link here

If you know of friends or family members who cannot access the online book of condolences please send in letters to the Town Council Offices that can be included in a physical condolence book. These will need to be received by 5pm Sunday 18th April.

More information can be found at www.royal.uk

Lateral Flow Covid-19 testing facility coming to Halesworth.

From Friday 26th February

The site is aimed at people who do not display any Covid-19 symptoms but cannot work from home,  and are encouraged to get tested twice a week.

You will be able to book a coronavirus test locally in Halesworth. The test involves a swab of the nostrils and throat,  and takes around 15 minutes. The tests are free and rapid results are sent by email or text within around an hour.

You do not need permission from your GP or Employer.

Call 0333 772 6144 to book a test at the Halesworth Rifle Hall, London Road. IP19 8LR

Monday 7am to 11am

Tuesdays. 7am to 11am

Wednesday 7am to 11am

Thursday 3pm to 7pm

Friday 7am to 11am

Sat & Sun CLOSED

You are requested to NOT just turn up at the site.

Halesworth's 'Tommy' silhouette is not MIA. He's currently under going some repairs to ensure he can stand up to any future strong winds. He'll be back on duty as soon as he's passed a medical and deemed fit for service.

Photo credit: Kevin Allen

The 'Jab Express' is still taking those struggling for transport to Reydon for their Covid vaccination. Please call HACT on 01986 875900 to arrange when you have your appointment booked.  This is a free service.