Welcome to Wickhambrook
Wickhambrook is one of the parishes of West Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council
Mass Observation are encouraging people to record a one-day lock-down diary for tomorrow (12 May), as part of the ten year anniversary of their 12th May Diary Project, where each year on that day they encourage people to submit a diary entry…
The household recycling centres in Suffolk will be opening on Thursday this week – but you will have to pre-book your visit. This appointment-only system is necessary to help reduce traffic disruption and queueing on roads around the sites and help manage additional demand on the waste sites…
Friday marks 75 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. It was anticipated street parties would be held across the weekend, but this will not be possible due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic…
Testing is a key part of the national response, with over 8,000 people already tested for Covid-19 in Suffolk, with the testing facility at Copdock being well-used. The mobile testing units are being mobilised by the Ministry of Defence and are enabling more people to be tested across Suffolk. These are particularly useful for those who cannot easily access the testing facility at Copdock…
Please see the letter from the Secretary of State to all who serve on Parish and Town Councils…
Help prevent flytipping, keep all paperwork for transactions if you’re paying to have waste taken away and ask questions…
Our ‘Make, Do and Friends’ programme provides free creative social events for adults (55+) in villages and towns in Mid Suffolk, such as Wickhambrook and Lidgate…
There are reports of scam calls from an individual claiming to be from Public Health England, asking residents if they had received their letter from the government. The caller then goes on to ask if they have support from family and friends, and tries to obtain personal details…
STOLEN – Kawasaki Mule, green with grey roof – 3010 4wd Reg. no. EU 08 VUV and a large quantity of tractor diesel stolen between 19.00-19.30hrs. Monday 20th April…
WSH Ride transport service is very much still operating, helping patients/staff and volunteers travel from Haverhill and nearby villages directly to West Suffolk Hospital. Service operates Monday to Friday 7am until 7pm…
We’re aware that individuals on social media are claiming to sell fake coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits…
Funding Opportunities: Persimmon Homes is providing funding through two charitable schemes, one for groups supporting those over 70, and one for under 18’s…
There are reports of several ‘coronavirus update’ apps, which claim to provide updates on the virus. The fake app contains a form of ‘ransomware’, named CovidLock, which upon downloading, locks the phone and displays a message demanding that the user pay a sum of money to unlock it…
There are reports of scam calls from an individual claiming to be from Public Health England, asking residents if they had received their letter from the government. The caller then goes on to ask if they have support from family and friends, and tries to obtain personal details…
We are aware of emails claiming to be from HMRC offering tax rebates as a result of the coronavirus pandemic…
Fraudsters are targeting families, emailing parents and carers with messages such as ‘ If your child is entitled to free school meals send your bank details to the school and they will help with funding while the school is closed’…
We are urged to rally together as local COVID-19 app is launched to connect volunteers and people who need help. A new Suffolk-focused community service has been set up to support people who need help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Called ‘Home But Not Alone’, the service has been launched to help connect people who want to volunteer in their communities with neighbours who are most in need…
During these troubled time, a few more helpful suggestions for people who are self isolating in these troubled times, OR having trouble finding what they need in the shops while there is still some panic buying!
Researchers in the UK have launched a coronavirus tracking smartphone app and are urging everyone to use it to help us track the spread of the deadly disease…
During these difficult times, Wickhambrook Stores are delivering shopping to customers who are vulnerable or isolated…
We have seen reports from our colleagues across the Country of doorstep callers claiming to be working for the NHS, stating that they are able to provide a Covid-19 vaccine…
Reports of scammers telephoning pretending to be from ‘Southern Electric’ offering £5000 credit ‘to help people through the Coronavirus crisis’ if they can collect a £520 cash payment…
There have been reports in Suffolk of people pretending to be from the British Red Cross, knocking on the doors of elderly and vulnerable individuals, taking their money to do shopping – and then not returning…
Wickhambrook village has set up a volunteer group to support its residents during the current Coronavirus crisis. Careful attention has been given to how this process should function. Please keep a close eye on the Wickhambrook Community Facebook page and this page for further updates.
Here is some advice from Community Action Suffolk. Be a good neighbour – and link up with neighbours you already know…
Link to NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Overview…
Link to Government Guidance on Social Distancing…
We’d like to thank you for supporting the West Suffolk Garden Waste Collection Service and remind you that it is time to renew your subscription. If you haven’t subscribed before why not sign up to and share a bin with a neighbour?
Are you, or someone you know, inundated with scam mail? Are you tempted to respond to it? Do you want to help track down the criminals behind scams and help put a stop to their activities?
If you fancy a change from circular routes why not use public transport to visit a neighbouring village and walk back home. This is one possibility. The route includes a short section along a potentially busy road and a hi-vis jacket is a wise precaution…