Information about the Village, the Parish Council and events in the Village Hall
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 are backThe next film night is Friday 5th JanuaryOperation Mincemeat |
FRECKENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANConsultation on our draft Neighbourhood Plan runs until 4 DecemberSee the Neighbourhood Plan page to view the Draft Plan and find out how to comment
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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 664304We 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 wwww.suffolkonboard.com |
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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
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It is time to get your numbers forFRECKENHAM 100+Subscriptions for 23/24 are now dueTickets are £12.00 each (only £1.00 per month!) and application should be made by 1st October 2023 with the Subscription Form which please leave in the village hall postbox.Click to download the New Member and Existing Member subscription forms for completion |
The Coffee Caravan 2023 season has now ended.It will be back Spring 2024 Visits are on the first Tuesday
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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 153Elaine 07494 570 905 |
ANGLIAN WATER BEXWELL TO BURY ST EDMUNDS PIPELINEAnglian Water will be building up to 500km of new, interconnected pipelines. The new pipelines will help them move water more freely around the region and divert it from areas of water surplus in north Lincolnshire, to the south and east of the region, where it isn’t readily available. A new 70km pipeline, known as the Bexwell to Bury St Edmunds pipeline will connect into our existing water network. The below ground pipeline will run north to south from an existing reservoir at Bexwell to an existing reservoir at Rede, to the south of Bury St Edmunds. There will be three pipeline spurs which will connect into existing infrastructure at the Isleham and Gazeley water treatment works, and the Woodditton water tower. For more information please see update from Anglian Water dated November 2022. |
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. |
SUNNICAAll details concerning the Sunnica Energy Farm Scheme can now be found on the
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LITTER PICKING FOR INDIVIDUALSThe 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.Inspired by the efforts of a young volunteer litter picker in the village, the Parish Council has started a scheme for individuals who wish to carry out litter picking with the support of the Parish Council. Litter pickers who make themselves known to the Parish Council by contacting the Clerk in advance will receive:Guidance leaflets from West Suffolk Council on litter picking and COVID-19 safety:
The Parish Council requests that, for residents’ safety, they carry out litter picking from established paths and in recreation areas only. |
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The Coffee Caravan is now back in the village for the 2023 seasonAnyone & everyone welcome!Their visits are in the East View Car Park from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. |
NO SESSIONS AT THE MOMENTSee the Weekly Events page for details. |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO LISTEN TO CHILDREN READCan you spare an hour or two a week to listen to children read in your local primary school? Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers locally to carry out this important role.If so click here for full details and contact email/telephone number |
REMINDER FROM CITIZENS ADVICE IN NEWMARKET |
SOME FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE:The Farmers' and Craft Market See the Special Events page for full details for dates in 2023.
(Full details of all events on Special Events page)The first Friday of each month is FILM NIGHT in the village hall. Full details can be seen on the Film Nights page under the village hall heading.And further entertainment is always being planned!See the village hall page for full details of all events in the hall and the church page for full details of services and events at the Church. |