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A note from your Clerk – ponies being ridden on footpaths across the parish
we’ve recently had some reports of ponies being ridden on footpaths across the parish. There is some very useful guidance on the Government website about us of public rights of way…
Advanced notification of road closure – New England Lane, Cowlinge, and Attleton Green, Wickhambrook
Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out carriageway improvements in preparation for surface dressing along New England Lane, Cowlinge, and Attleton Green, Wickhambrook…
Scene – Early Springtime Edition 2025
We are pleased to say that the early springtime edition issue of The Wickhambrook Scene is now published.
A Note from your clerk – Government Consultation on Devolution
In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper. This setout plans to move power out of Westminster and back to local communities, ensuring that every part of England is covered by devolution…
History Society – Regency Lowlife in Bury St Edmunds
Kevin Pulford’s talk in February was called Regency Lowlife in Bury St Edmunds and was based on information taken from the records of the Quarter Sessions in the borough…
Wickhambrook WI February Meeting – Basic First Aid
At our February meeting we welcomed three members representing St John Ambulance. Trevor, Stuart and Chelsea came along to give us some helpful hints on basic first aid which could one day help to save somebody’s life…
Parish Clerk February 2025 Newsletter
Spring bulbs are starting to appear, and if you’re walking past the cemetery, you’ll see that the Cherry Trees planted two years ago now have their first blossom appearing. It’s still cold though, so don’t forget the Warm Winter Wednesdays…
A Note from Your Clerk – Reducing the Speed Limit on A143 at Wickham Street
You may have seen two recent articles in Suffolk News and the East Anglian Daily Times about a recent visit from our MP Nick Timothy, with Suffolk County Councillor Bobby Bennett to hear from the parish council and residents about their concerns over the speed of vehicles through Wickham Street, and our ongoing efforts to bring about a reduction in the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph, consistent with many other settlements along the A143 from Haverhill to Diss…
February 2025 Report from SC Cllr Bobby Bennett
Report from SC Cllr Bobby Bennett…
A Note from your clerk: Keep the Heat
Wickhambrook Parish Council are offering you a free thermal imaging survey of your home between 13th and 25th March 2025…
A note from your Clerk – Warm Winter Wednesdays
Don’t forget that a team of wonderful volunteers are running Warm Winter Wednesdays at the WI Hall, find out dates and more…
WI Members Meeting – Voice Coach, Steve Amer
For the first meeting of 2025 we welcomed Steve Amer who was introduced as a voice coach. It quickly became apparent that this was to be a talk which included audience participation as Steve talked about the importance of music and in particular singing on people’s physical, emotional and mental health…
History Society – The Stuart Monarchy in Suffolk
Jenny Barley, a member of the committee, was the first speaker of the year and gave an interesting talk on the Stuart Monarchy in Suffolk. Jenny used to work at the National Horseracing Museum so was well-qualified to explain the Royal and racing connection to the county…
Happy New Year Scene 2025
We are pleased to let you know that the Happy New Year issue of The Wickhambrook Scene is now published. As well as local news from Parish Council, WI, History Society there are useful articles from Suffolk Constabulary about detecting fraudulent calls; tips on safe winter driving; links to the new “Flood Smart Living Guide” provided by West Suffolk; events coming soon…
School Drop off and pick up
As school re-starts please could you keep in mind local residents when you are dropping off or picking up from the school. It can become congested and we have had some concerns raised by local residents that vehicles have not always been driven considerately with other road users and pedestrians in mind. The car park at the Memorial Social Centre is also available for use…