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Welcome to Wrentham

Wrentham is a village of approximately 1000 persons nestled around a junction on the A12 London/Ipswich/Lowestoft/Gt. Yarmouth trunk road. The junction has roads to Southwold, Beccles and a very interesting church at Covehithe. Wrentham is steeped in history stretching back to Saxon times and is mentioned in the Doomsday book. It is a mixture of old and new with some small new housing estates strategically placed so as not to detract from the overall impression of a very attractive village. Click here for more information. Wrentham has some very pleasant buildings and has won the ‘Best Kept Village’ competition several times in the past. In 2004 Wrentham won the competition for the 10th time and a tree was planted to commemorate this. In 2008 the Village won the Waveney District Area Section again and received a cheque for £200 from Waveney District Council which has been spent on providing a new Notice Board at the Village Hall, also a Cheque was presented for £250 by Beach Radio, Lowestoft as part of their ‘Help an East Coast Child’ campaign. This was spent on two five a side football goal posts. With a core of old Wrentham families plus many new residents it still has a real sense of community.

The village is well sited for holiday makers wishing to visit the surrounding area, which includes Southwold (www.southwold.info): a quaint old Suffolk seaside resort untouched by time, Beccles (www.beccles.info) a pretty market town, which has excellent boating facilities on the River Waveney, Lowestoft: England’s most Easterly point, Covehithe and Oulton Broad, which is also good for boating. Oulton Broad is the most Southerly of the ‘Norfolk’ Broads, being in Suffolk! It connects to the other Broads and holiday cruisers can be seen here and at Beccles. There is also power boat racing here on Thursday evenings in the summer. Covehithe is a hamlet 2 - 3 miles from Wrentham and boasts a magnificant church, a good proportion of which is a ruin.

Wrentham has good sports and recreational facilities and a prize winning Brass Band. (website: www.wrenthamband.org)

Wrentham, Suffolk enjoys connections with Wrentham Massachusetts. In 2023 Wrentham Massachusetts celebrates its 350th anniversary. While it is not quite as old as Wrentham in England, the inhabitants are still proud of the milestone and are planning several activities throughout the year. More information is available at www.wrentham350.com.

ABOUT WRENTHAM

PARISH INFORMATION

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PARISH COUNCIL

For Parish Council information go to

www.wrenthampc.org.uk

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***PLAY FACILITIES IN WRENTHAM***

In a continuing effort to serve the community we are seeking the views of residents on the play facilities in Wrentham – there is an online survey which we would ask you to complete – this can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/89LY3QH.

Should you require a hard copy of the survey please contact the Parish Clerk -

email: frances.bullard@live.co.uk

or phone: 07543555753

Many thanks for your continued support – Wrentham Parish Council

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Garden Waste Collection Scheme

for details visit

www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/waste/waste-collection-and-disposal/garden-waste/

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THE OUTREACH POST OFFICE

The Outreach P.O. is open in Wrentham Stores on:

Tuesdays 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Wednesdays 9.00 am - 12.00 noon

Thursdays 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Wrentham Parish Council strongly urges your use of this important village service. It’s future will depend on market viability so it’s very much a “Use it or Lose it” situation

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COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH

If you would be interested in Coordinating or volunteering please contact the Parish Clerk on 07543555753

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For Travel Information

(Bus Timetables, Bus Passes, Park & Ride,

Tickets & Fares etc)

go to www.Suffolkonboard.com

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Discover your mobile library

Did you know that the Suffolk Libraries mobile library visits your area regularly, giving access to hundreds of thousands of books, including large print, audiobooks and children’s books? You can also hire CDs and DVDs for a small charge. If the items you want are not on the van you can reserve them from the library catalogue free of charge and have them delivered on the van at a later date. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and will offer a warm welcome to anyone who visits. The steps convert into a lift for those with limited mobility. This is a valuable service to rural and isolated communities who have lost many of their other local services, and can also be an opportunity to meet up with other people and catch up with the local goings on. Come along to visit us and help to keep this service running for YOUR community – all are welcome! To find out where your nearest mobile library stop is ring Suffolk Libraries Customer Service Helpline on 01473 263838,

email: help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

For local times see:

Website: /www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/mobiles-home

CRIME PREVENTION

Please find below the latest newsletter and some crime prevention

posters / advice in relation to theft of power tools

- supplied by Suffolk Constabulary.

(Click on picture to see poster)

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WRENTHAM STORES

OPEN HOURS (Until March 30th 2024)

Monday to Friday Open from 7.00am to 5.00pm daily

Saturdays Open from 7.30am closing at 4.00pm

Sundays Open from 8.00am closing at 12.00 noon

FIRST RESPONDERS

First responders are members of the community who have been trained to attend emergencies (heart attacks etc.).

They are contacted by the emergency services and can usually get to an emergency before the paramedics. Because they are on the spot, they are able to start the crucial recovery process within a very short time.

Coordinator: Mrs Pat Seaman

More information on what ‘First Responders’ do

HENSTEAD EXOTIC GARDEN

Address: Henstead Exotic Garden

Church Road, Henstead, Beccles, Suffolk

NR34 7LD

Mobile Number: 07715 876606

Email: andrew.hensteadexoticgarden@hotmail.co.uk

Website: www.hensteadexoticgarden.co.uk

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HUNDRED RIVER FARM & MAIZE MAZE

Address:: Hundred River Farm,

Valley Farm,

Sotterley,

Suffolk

Tel: : 01502 476240

Website: hundredriverfarm.wordpress.com

ST NICHOLAS

CHURCH

SERVICES IN NOVEMBER

WRENTHAM CHAPEL

Historic Wrentham Chapel is on Chapel Road NR34 7LT.

(click HERE for information)

Services at the Chapel (U.R.C.) are normally held on the first and fourth Sundays of each month at 3.00 pm. All welcome.

The next Caedmon evening will be on Wednesday 11th December.

As normal it will begin at 7.00pm and will have a seasonal theme: Christmas, Winter, The Solstice and any other celebrations.

The chapel will also have a quiet morning on

Wednesday December 4th between 10.00am and 1.00pm.

All are welcome to come along and find a short time of peace before the Christmas preparations begin in earnest.

There will be hot drinks and mince pies etc. available in the morning and anyone who would like to linger is welcome to bring a packed lunch.

This will be an opportunity to be still and reflect in any way you would find comfortable; solitude, writing, drawing or simply just being. Why not give it a try?

TIME 4 TEA

On the 1st Monday of each month

Jackie will be doing clothing alterations

at Time 4 Tea

Donations to Time4Tea charity.

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Every

Monday

Morning

10.30 - 12 noon

Click on poster to enlarge

NEWS and EVENTS

Royal British Legion

The Wrentham branch of The Royal British Legion now has its own website.

http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/wrentham-district

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THE HORSE AND GROOM

Public House

Local residents, Robert and Tyler Harber have taken over the

Horse and Groom. They have carried out a total refurbishment of

the premises

To Book a meal call on 01502675279 / 07392119023

For latest information visit their Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/Horse-and-Groom-Wrentham-102837978158352

WRENTHAM SPORTS FACILITIES

Why not join

Wrentham Bowls Club, Wrentham Tennis Club or Wrentham & Mutford Football Club

click here for Information

WRENTHAM VILLAGE HALL

London Road, NR34 7HJ

*TO BOOK THE VILLAGE HALL*

Email Stephen on: wrenthamvillagehall@gmail.com

For availability

(See booking information )

For information on ‘What’s On’ in the Village Hall

Click here

The redecoration of the main hall has been completed.

(See news)

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WRENTHAM VILLAGE HALL CINEMA

www.wvhc.uk

hosts evenings of

FILMS & Refreshments

on the last Saturday of each month

Tickets £5.00 AT THE DOOR

Doors open 6.45pm Film starts 7.30pm

30th November {Cert 15}

THERE WILL NOT BE A FILM IN

DECEMBER

as it is Christmas

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WRENTHAM BAND CONCERT

Wrentham Village Hall

Sunday 1st December

3.00pm

Tickets £5

Tel: 01502 675222 for tickets

or pay on the door

Refreshments available

RAFFLE

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SINGING FOR FUN

Singing for fun is now on Thursday mornings

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For Parents & Pre School

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IJAB School Of Performing Arts

IJAB school of performing arts provides high quality dance and performing arts classes for students aged 2 years to adults in a friendly and encouraging environment.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves through performing arts

Classes at Wrentham Village hall

Classes we offer: Ballet, Tap, Street dance, Musical Theatre Contemporary. Modern, Jazz, Freestyle, Commercial.

Special Education needs classes

Private singing or dance sessions

Please contact us for more information: 07394985137

email: Ijabschoolofperformingarts@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook

and Instagram @IJABschoolofperfomringarts

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Voluntary Help Centre

Registered Charity No. 1164155

The Voluntary Help Centre in Southwold provide a community car service for people living in Southwold, Reydon and surrounding villages, including Wrentham. The community car service prioritises getting people to medical appointments such as at the hospital, doctors, dentists etc, however if we have drivers available we can also accommodate other trips such as hair appointments, shopping etc.

We are currently looking for volunteer drivers in all areas. In particular, volunteers are needed in Walberswick, Blythburgh, Wangford and Wrentham, to help meet journey requests from those villages.

So why not join the VHC and be a volunteer before you need a volunteer?

Volunteer drivers receive 45p per mile per journey undertaken.

Come and talk to us at the Stella Peskett Millennium Hall and see how you can help, or phone us on (01502) 724549

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Power Failure 105

British Gas 0800 111 999

Anglian Water 0800 771 881 (for reporting leaks)

Essex & Suffolk Water 0800 526 337 (24 hr service)

or 0800 393 084 (for reporting leaks)

Waveney District Council Customer Services 01502 562111

Suffolk County Council Customer Services 0345 606 6067

Badger Building (Meadowlands Development) Rob Lockhart (Contracts Director): 01502 583026

Email: rob@badgerbuilding.co.uk

ART FUNDING CUTS

"Did you know Suffolk County Council are cutting their ENTIRE arts budget? Every person in Suffolk deserves access to the arts and for a tiny fraction of their budget the council can make this happen. Can you sign and share the petition to oppose these cuts?

https://www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/stop-suffolk-council-s-100-arts-funding-cuts?source=whatsapp-share-button&utm_source=whatsapp&share=b9c2f301-d51e-4425-846d-47de844150bd

Items of Interest

1 The floods in 1993

2 Party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday

3 The Restoration of the War Memorial

4 The Olympic Torch in Wrentham

5 A celebration of 42 years service by Geoffrey & Stanton Sallows

6 The Chipperfield family have presented a bench to the village.

THE NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

in CHAPEL ROAD

We are working with East Suffolk Council as part of the S106 agreement to offer First Homes to first time buyers who have lived in Wrentham for a minimum of 5 years (there are other eligibility criteria that must be met which we will be very happy to discuss with anyone who feels they might be interested in purchasing a plot using the First Homes scheme).

We are very keen to ensure that the residents of Wrentham are aware of this scheme and the benefits it affords first time buyers who do not wish to move away from the village they may have grown up in. Claire Richards, Sales Manager

clairerichards@crippsdevelopments.co.uk

www.crippsdevelopments.co.uk

For information: Jubilee Park

SHARED OWNERSHIP

ORWELL HOUSING are taking handover on behalf of East Suffolk Council of some lovely new affordable housing at Jubilee Park, Wrentham.

There will be 3 x two bedroom houses guide prices £117,500 - £122,500 for a 50% share.

Shared ownership is a great way to get on the property ladder

https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/looking-for-a-home/shared-ownership/wrentham-suffolk/

TO BOOK THE VILLAGE HALL SEE 'Wrentham Village Hall' BELOW. Wrentham Cinema is showing the film 'Back to Black' in Wrentham Village Hall on 30th November.