As Storm Eunice fades another Storm, Franklin, approaches…
General News
A note from your Clerk – New Fencing to the Old MUGA space
After a delay over the Christmas and New Year (which seems a long while ago now!), the fencing to the old MUGA space next to the Skate Park has now been completed. This is the first phase in bringing the space back into use for outdoor fitness, and a consultation on the proposals will be starting shortly…
Work to old Multi-Use Games Area
After a delay over Christmas and the New Year work to the old Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) starts tomorrow (Tuesday 8th February)…
Recruitment challenges threaten local manufacturer’s plans for major expansion in 2022
A family-owned company in Suffolk which designs and manufactures state-of-the-art machinery used by farmers the world over to efficiently establish agricultural crops has warned that difficulties in recruiting additional staff will threaten its ability to meet strong demand from domestic and export markets during 2022…
John Bean 1927-2021
John Bean, who died in November 2021 was very well-known in Wickhambrook and the surrounding area as the editor of The Scene and the author of books including ‘Ten Miles from Anywhere’,a look back at village life…
Walk in clinics in West Suffolk
Please see the information regarding walk in clinics in West Suffolk…
Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Days
Timetable of collection days as well as links to look up your postcode to get the day when your bins will be collected…
Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas which has been linked to a range of long-term health conditions and complications, including low birth weight in babies, brain damage and heart disease. Many of us could be being harmed without even knowing, as carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or tasted – this is why it is known as the ‘silent killer’…
Car Sale Scam
Suffolk Police are asking people to be vigilant following recent cases of a car sale scam in Felixstowe and Barrow…
Bird Flu Alert
Housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are coming into force across the UK at one minute past midnight (00:01) on 29 November 2021…
Uganda Refugees 1972
We are marking the 50th anniversary next year with an oral history project. We would like to interview those who volunteered at the time, and people who were accommodated at Stradishall and still live in Suffolk…
Covid Updates
In the week up to the 27 October, there have been 3,917 new cases of COVID-19 in Suffolk. This is a decrease on the numbers in the previous week. The rate of new weekly cases in Suffolk has decreased slightly and is now, at 528.3 cases per 100,000 people. This is above the rates for the East of England region (523.8 / 100,000) and for England as a whole (484.1 / 100,000)…
A Tribute to the Fallen and the Annual General Meeting of the Memorial Social Centre
A Tribute to the Fallen will take place on 12th November 2021 at 7.30pm in the main room of the village hall, led by Mr. David Turner. Following the Tribute at 7.40pm the Annual General Meeting of the Wickhambrook Memorial Social Centre. The Trustees extend a warm welcome to everyone would like to attend these events…
Infographic about flu vaccination
This infographic provides information about flu vaccination…
An Update from Suffolk County Council on COVID-19 in Suffolk
Various updates including face masks back as additional measures brought in to reduce Covid-19 transmission in Suffolk schools…
Kirtling Shorter Walk
Kirtling is an attractive village on the Suffolk/Cambridge border about 5 miles from Wickhambrook. This walk of some 3 miles can be undertaken any time of the year but there is one stretch along a vehicle track that can become puddled in the shooting season after heavy rain. The route, shown on OS Explorer map 210 Newmarket & Haverhill, follows the edge of Lucy Wood and then skirts the grounds of Kirtling Towers. The grounds are particularly rewarding when the daffodils are in bloom.
Disused Burial Grounds (Amendment) Act 1981 Notice
Notice of intention to remove tombstones, monuments, human remains & memorials from the Wickhambrook United Reformed Church burial ground…
Welcome to Britain
Were you in West Suffolk in 1972? Do you remember the Ugandan Asians who came to Stradishall, fleeing from Idi Amin? You may be able to help with an exciting new project!
Long Covid
Today’s infographic provides information about long Covid…
Vehicle Security
We are getting lots of vehicle crime in villages and in Haverhill. Please see the vehicle security leaflet…
RIDE Service Update
Following his resignation as a councillor, Wickhambrook parish council would like to extend its thanks to Mr John Barton, who has been a councillor since May 2015…
Wickhambrook Women’s Institute
Finally! After what seems like a lifetime Wickhambrook WI were able to hold a meeting in the WI Hall last Tuesday. It was officially our AGM which should have been held in May but as one member said it felt more like a reunion…
West Suffolk Council Community Chest now open to funding applications
Community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in West Suffolk can now apply for Community Chest funding for 2020/21. West Suffolk Council is to make more than £350,000 available as it looks to invest in community projects to improve the lives of local residents. Money is available to local projects that can help strengthen families and empower communities so that they can better support themselves…
Easing of lockdown rule changes that came into effect from 19 July 2021
Today’s infographic provides information about easing of lockdown rule changes that came into effect from 19 July 2021…
Change of Parish Council Meeting date
The Parish Council meeting due to take place on the 29th of July, has been brought forward to the 22nd of July…
West Suffolk Hospital Trust outlining details of its consultation including drop in events and a virtual meeting
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) is launching the first phase of engagement for its proposed hospital site and is inviting members of the local community to share their views…
Wickhambrook Stores Job Opportunity
Looking for people who are fit, friendly and flexible. We are looking for permanent members of staff who are able to work between 6-15 hours a week…
Multi-Use Games Area
Our Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) suffered some damage in the storms over the May Bank Holiday. We are looking at options to either repair or replace it. It may also be an opportunity to look at upgrading the games surface…
Road safety project in our village – THE UPDATE!
In response to a road traffic accident in 2018 and heightened concerns of residents, the school and villagers, Wickhambrook Parish Council set up a road safety working group, just over a year ago, to explore all the options for road safety specifically in the vicinity of Wickhambrook Primary Academy. The working party includes local villagers, a school governor, the head teacher and a representative from the Parish Council…
Quiet Lanes Consultation
Wickhambrook Parish Council Quiet Lanes Consultation…