In the following pages are outlined a brief history of the parish; a history of the Grade II* listed church and a note of church services; details of the Parish Council including meeting dates, agendas, minutes and Freedom of Information publication scheme; local information and an outline of the facilities in the village hall and details of the many activities in the hall which include professional theatre productions as well as weekly events.

Film Nights

Film nights are held on the first Friday of each month with the exception of August and September. 

FRECKENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Consultation on our draft Neighbourhood Plan was held for 6 weeks ending on 4 December 2023.

See the Neighbourhood Plan page to view the Draft Plan.

Are you finding it difficult to use public transport?

Connecting Communities is available for those who find it difficult to use public transport.

Our service enable passengers to travel locally, for example to visit friends and relatives, attend medical appointments or take a trip to the shops.  Access education and workplaces, linking with other scheduled services.

There is a central phone number, Booking line is open Monday to Friday 8am until 4pm.

Call 01638 664304

We are here to assist with any journeys that you are finding difficult to do using public transport – perhaps you have mobility issues or there simply is no service available where you live.

Our team will look to see if they can offer a transport solution.

Connecting Communities operates Monday to Saturday 7 am until 7 pm

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 Covid Boosters

The NHS will be attending the Coffee Caravan at Worlington Village Hall on 31^st May, 9am- 2pm to provide COVID boosters for people aged 75 and over.

The village hall committee is urgently seeking further volunteers to undertake some of the tasks of running a successful village hall. Give it a go - get in touch with Jane Leitch either on the mobile (07542 198933) or by email - freckenhamvh@outlook.com

 The village hall is listed in the Suffolk Business Directory

MONDAY MEET UPS

organised by the Rural Coffee Caravan

Monday Meet Ups are at the Village Hall

from 2.00 to 3.30 pm.

Monday Meet Ups are for ANYONE, any age, anything to get away from the TV screen and meet others in ones community.

People who would not normally go into a pub alone (shyness, not wanting to appear obviously alone) will hopefully make friends in an environment where they know others are in the same boat. Then who knows? They might pop in anytime. BECAUSE they can! With luck this will complement other community activities as folk become confident and connected enough to join in.

 Visits are on the first Tuesday

of the month

2.00 to 4.00pm East View Car Park

They will provide the tea or coffee and cake!

Everyone welcome 

https://www.facebook.com/RuralCoffeeCaravan/

Patience wearing thin or enjoying the abundance of extra time at home?! Are you getting a little bit fed up or bored with the regular telephone conversations with family or friends. Nothing much to talk about, you’ve said it all before in previous conversations...

Well if you would like to talk to someone different/new then why not  give Elaine or Diana at the Coffee Caravan a call?

Diana 07494 572 153

Elaine 07494 570 905

DOG FOULING

There appears to have been a recent increase in the amount of dog fouling within West Suffolk.

If you are a dog owner or walker then you must pick up your dog's mess if it fouls in areas open to the public. This is a legal requirement as described under the Public Spaces Protection Order (Dogs) 2017. If you do not then you may be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice.

SUNNICA

All details concerning the Sunnica Energy Farm Scheme can now be found on the
Parish Council page under Sunnica

LITTER PICKING

The Parish Council is aware that residents are kindly and regularly picking up litter around the village and disposing of it, something for which we are all very grateful.

We will not be arranging an annual community litter pick this year, however if you are interested in litter picking the area you live we are able to supply the West Suffolk Council branded sacks that can be left once full next to one of the litter bins in the village and will be collected when the bin is emptied. Please contact the clerk at freckenhamparishcouncil@hotmail.com for details of where you can collect the sacks. 

  See Village Hall pages for all Special and Weekly Events with full details and website links.

   Now replaced by Circuits

- see Weekly Events page.

Classes on a Wednesday.

Full details on the Weekly Events page.

Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole human body.     It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong powerhouse, and improving coordination and balance.

THURSDAYS with Rosie Trull with a mixed abilities class

Full information on the Village Hall Weekly Events page.

Table Tennis has restarted.  

Amateurs to professionals, all are welcome!

See the Weekly Events page for details

CLASSES HELD ON A MONDAY

See the Weekly Events page for details.

 REMINDER FROM CITIZENS ADVICE IN NEWMARKET