Copyright      Wrentham Parish Council

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

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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)



ToolTheftsA4Poster.pdf van leaflet.pdf Power tools.pdf

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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


To donate towards the new defibrillator contact Angela Day -

9 Priory Road, Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk.NR34 7LR

Tel: 01502 675262

Email: angeladaydream@outlook.com


 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 MARCH



























    

             







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.


Caedmon Evening at Wrentham Chapel

WEDNESDAY 20th March at 7.00pm

Seasonal celebration in music, words and song. The programme will be arranged according to the contributions brought on the evening.

A light bring and share buffet with wine and fruit juice is available

No charge, but donations accepted for the upkeep of this 2star listed historic Chapel. We look forward to welcoming friends, old and new!



















  












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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Paintings by Celia

see her on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/clyttelton/


For more information email ;   

celialyttelton@hotmail.com


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            *****  SHORT

      MAT

BOWLS *****

Roll away the winter blues!

Tuesdays until April 23rd.

from 10.00am until 12 noon

in Wrentham Village Hall.

Cost? £3 per person

Equipment? You need a pair of flat-soled shoes.

Bowls? You can borrow bowls.

For further details

please contact Fiona Anderson

by email:   fiona.e.anderson@googlemail.com

or

phone: 01502 675560

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Wrentham Band

SPRING CONCERT

in Wrentham Village Hall

on Sunday 24th March 2024

at 3.00pm

Tickets £5 (including refreshments)

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QUIZ NIGHT 20th April 2024













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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

The Wrentham branch of the British Legion will be holding a drumhead service in Wrentham Village Hall

on 9th June 2024

at 3.00pm

There will be standards from other British Legion branches and cadets, who will all take part in the service and the music will be provided by Wrentham Band.

Please put a note in your diary to come along ato this event and take part in what we believe to be the first service of its kind in the village          RHC

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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


Films for 2024


23rd March -Mission Impossible:

Dead reckoning Part 1. (Cert 12A)











27th  April - Oppenheimer (cert 15)










Doors open 17.45 with film screening at 18.30.

Please note due to the earlier start time because of the length of the film, there will be a short comfort break.

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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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Click on pictures


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

















(See poster)




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




FLOODING AT POTTERS BRIDGE

Regarding the constant flooding of Potters Bridge on the B1127, an online petition has been set up. For more information, or to sign it go to:

https://chng.it/QpWkjr5wgc


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

Have your say … Bonsey Gardens Play Park

East Suffolk Council have committed to make improvements to play

areas across the District … one of these is the Bonsey Gardens Play

area.

It is vital that, as residents & users of the play area, you have your say

to shape what happens to your play park.

More details can be found on the ESC website:

www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-on-play-space-proposals

<< the survey closes on 1 st March 2024 >>


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.

   

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must hunt down a deadly weapon before it falls into the wrong hands

 


  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/

2023 epic biographical thriller starring Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.