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. |
Christmas Wreath WorkshopJoin Clemmie and Twine at the village hall for a
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Freckenham Village Hall were runners upLovely to be recognised for our work at the village hall, not bad for a village population of around 400 but we do appreciate we have supporters of the hall from the local area too!Jane Leitch, Secretary to Freckenham Village Hall Trustees |
THE VILLAGE HALLMost classes are having a break over the Christmas period.See the Weekly Events page for full details. |
WITH MANY THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEERS THIS POPULAR EVENT IS RESTARTED ON FRIDAY 7th OCTOBER.The January Film is:Mrs Harris goes to PARISSee the Film Nights Page for full detailsTHE NEXT MARKET IS ON
28th JANUARY 2023See the Special Events page for full detailsIf you would like to purchase on-line thenClick for the main providers at the market and their contact details |
Theater Night on Saturday 18th March.See the Special Events page for full details.
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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 2022/2023 are now due (as from 1st October 2022)Tickets are £12.00 each (only £1.00 per month!) and application should be made by 1st October 2021 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 will be back in Spring 2023
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 |
CORONAVIRUS - COVID 19 |
Please visit the government website for the latest news, information and guidance in relation to COVID-19.Including the changes during January 2022 |
Are you or someone you know one of the estimated 5.4 million individuals living in the UK with asthma? Perhaps you or someone you know were diagnosed as a child and have managed the condition for years, or perhaps you or someone you know have been newly diagnosed as an adult? How has being asthmatic affected you or the person you know? We would like to know how easy or challenging it is to manage the condition?Whatever your thoughts and experiences, we would welcome hearing from you. We have created a feedback questionnaire for this here below. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Asthmafeedback/The information you give us will be shared with Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System to help shape and improve services for people living with asthma in the area. Responses from Waveney residents will be shared with Waveney Primary Care Networks.Your participation is completely voluntary, your responses will be anonymous. |
Vacancy on the Parish CouncilThere is currently a vacancy on the Parish Council.The vacancy can now be filled by co-option, please see notice for more information. |
![]() Have recently published the second edition of their Health & Wellbeing newsletter of 2021.
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REPORT FROM YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLORCLLR BRIAN HARVEYEach month our District Councillor sends his monthly report of which he then reports further on at the Parish Council meetings which he regularly attends.His latest report is available here. |
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 will be back in the village in Spring 2023Anyone & everyone welcome!Their visits are in the East View Car Park from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. |
TWO SESSIONS PER WEEKSee the Weekly Events page for details. |
Suffolk County Council is implementing changes to its School Travel Policy for Statutory School age children taking effect from September 2019.Click here for full detailsAction is required!! |
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 is taking a break over Christmas. 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. |