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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 -
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 celebrated its 350th anniversary. While it is not quite as old as Wrentham in England, the inhabitants are still proud of the milestone and enjoyed 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
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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
www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/waste/waste-
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THE OUTREACH POST OFFICE
The Outreach P.O. is open in Wrentham Stores on:
Tuesdays 10.00 am -
Wednesdays 9.00 am -
Thursdays 10.00 am -
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-
CRIME PREVENTION
Please find below the latest newsletter and some crime prevention
posters / advice in relation to theft of power tools
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(Click on picture to see poster)
WRENTHAM STORES
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
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 DECEMBER
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
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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-
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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-
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 Sue on: wrenthamvillagehall@gmail.com
For availability
(See booking information )
For information on ‘What’s On’ in the Village Hall
The redecoration of the main hall has been completed.
(See news)
WRENTHAM VILLAGE HALL CINEMA
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
THERE WILL NOT BE A FILM IN
DECEMBER
as it is the Christmas
Holiday
Saturday 25thJanuary -
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PANTOMINE
In
Wrentham village hall
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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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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
Items of Interest
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
Deveopemnt 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
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 -
Shared ownership is a great way to get on the property ladder
https://www.orwell-
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
Family musical starring Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson and Olivia Colman.
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Have Your Say -
Sadly the existing village sign is rotten and we are exploring its replacement.We have engaged the services of The Village Sign People to draw up a draft design for the new village sign & would welcome views of residents before progressing further.The draft design is below (the final product will be in colour).
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