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. |
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![]() Have recently published the second edition of their Health & Wellbeing newsletter of 2021.
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Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through space? We need the bravest galactic explorers for a mission to investigate ANOTHER PLANET and find out if humans could survive there.Collect important scientific samples, dodge alien invasions and delve deep underground to Astrid the Galaxy Hopper will guide you on your mission as discover more about the mysterious planet you land on as you boldly go where no child has gone before.If so click here to see the full details for this amazing venture and find out how you can tune in.
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SUFFOLK RAPID TESTING CENTRES FOR COVID-19There are 28 COVID-19 rapid testing centres open in Suffolk, tests take 15 just minutes and results are returned within the hour.The 28 centres use ‘lateral flow’ testing to identify people who may have coronavirus but who do not have symptoms. The tests are for people who do not have symptoms of coronavirus and cannot work from home. |
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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 - freckenhamvillagehall@btconnect.com |
MEET UP MONDAYorganised by the Rural Coffee Caravan
CURRENTLY CANCELLED DUE TO GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONSMeet Up Monday will be at The Golden Boar
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The Rural Touring Dance Initiative has lined up a series of fantastic filmed dance performances that are available for you to watch via the link below as well as the opportunity to register for artist Q&A sessions!The latest Dance Performance menu is available up to June 2021https://www.ruraltouring.org/project/rural-touring-dance-initiative-2/ |
FRECKENHAM 100+Subscriptions for 2020/2021 are now due (as from 1st October 2020)Click to download the subscription form for completion |
The Coffee Caravan will be back on the road!The next visit will beApril 2021
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Parish Council VacancyFollowing the resignation of Cllr Paul Brooks, a vacancy on the Parish Council has arisen.West Suffolk Council have issued a Notice of Vacancy.West Suffolk Council have now confirmed that an election was not requested by 10 electors, and therefore the vacancy can be filled by co-option.The Parish Council hope to co-opt at the next scheduled meeting on 8th March 2021. See advert to fill vacancy for details on how to apply to be considered for co-option. |
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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
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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.The Suffolk Resilience Forum who are working to tackle the spread of the virus in the county have issued a letter with the #stickwithit which is available to view here.
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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 informtion and to comment on the plans please see full update. |
CORONAVIRUS - COVID 19 |
Please visit the government website for the latest news, information and guidance in relation to COVID-19. |
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. |
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN |
Details of the Freckenham Neighbourhood Plan can be found on the Neighbourhood page.Please note the deadline for the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire in regards to employment changes and working from home is 31st August 2020.For further information see the Neighbourhood Plan page.
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SUNNICAAll details concerning the Sunnica Energy Farm Scheme can now be found on the
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The Coffee Caravan is back in the village in 2021Anyone & everyone welcome!Their visits are in the East View Car Park from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. |
FITNESS AND NUTRITIONThere will be no further sessions after
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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 has been cancelled for the time being. See the Special Events page for full details
(Full details of all events on Special Events page)The first Friday of each month is FILM NIGHT in the village hall (but suspended at the present time). 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. |
The Parish Council has undertaken considerable improvements to the RECREATION GROUND with an all-weather circular path and equipment for all ages. The whole of the cost of the works has been funded from various outside sources.For full details see the Recreation Ground page. |