See, also, Neighbour's Events at Occold, Debenham, Pettaugh, Redlingfield, Thornham and Thorndon.
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All in the Village Hall unless otherwise stated.
July 2026
Monday 6th Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm All Welcome Wednesday 8th Village Lunch 12 for 12.30pm Advance bookings Please Saturday 11th Crafternoon 2-4pm Sunday 12th Wimbledon Men’s Final Big Screen 3.30pm + Cream Tea Tuesday 14th Hilltops Outing to Snape. Dept VH 9.30am Thursday 23rd Mobile Library van @ 2 stops 9.50am & 10.10am
August 2026
Thursday 20th Mobile Library van @ 2 stops 9.50am & 10.10am
September 2026
Tuesday 8th Hilltop Women’s Group Race Across the World Talk 7.45 Saturday 12th MUSIC on the Green 2pm-6pm
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Saturday 16th May – FA Cup FinalWe opened the hall to show the FA Cup Final on the big screen and, although a small group of villagers joined us, there is clearly not enough interest in Football in the village to repeat this event. Saturday 20th June - Summer Gathering –It was good to see villagers and visitors gather to enjoy the sunshine on the Green. We decided to take a break from the fete this year, and this event provided an opportunity for us to enjoy a mini–Beer Festival with some great craft beers, or glasses of wine or prosecco, thanks to Kevin Knights our licensee. Thanks to Seb for organising the fun games and races; it’s been a few years since my last egg and spoon race! I have heard several comments on how lovely it was to see so many children enjoying the fun and thanks to Amanda Noller for running the children’s bar. We were delighted to see the donations of booze for raffle and so thank you to all those who contributed and to Darren for running the Raffle. Even though it was a hot day the Burgers sold out and we are grateful to Steve and Tristan who valiantly sweated over a hot BBQ for us all. The decorated wheeled vehicle competition was won by the Thorogood family with a wonderful Harriet’s Ark which was a pram stuffed full of soft toys. They won a Marks and Spencer’s voucher. On behalf of the Village Hall committee, I must thank all of you who helped set up, run, and take down the event. Even though a request for help for the take down on Sunday afternoon was made at the event we could have done with a few more! Come along to the Wickham Skeith Village Hall Wimbledon Men’s Final 12th July 2026 on the Big Screen with Cream Teas and BarThe final starts at 4:00pm. Doors and Bar open at 3:30pm. Entrance is free and the Bar will be open and tea and coffee available to purchase. If you want a delicious cream tea, please book online to reserve at https://wickham-skeith-village-hall.sumupstore.com/ or point you phone at the QR Code. Each cream tea costs £5 and includes a good-sized scone topped with cream, jam and strawberries plus either tea or coffee. It is important that people book ahead so that we know numbers to cater for.
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Saturday 12th September 2026 – Music on the Green(NB -Date has been changed to the 12th) See below.
Saturday 17th October 2026 – Pub night with more Pig Racing!!
Village Hall Kitchen RefurbishmentIn the week starting 22nd June, the Kitchen is being replaced with a new Howden’s kitchen and a new Range Master cooker. This has been funded through the Mid Suffolk District Council’s Community Fund. We are grateful for their contribution. Sadly the kitchen will not be ready to use for the next village lunch. July 8th. But everything will be back to normal in August. |
MUSIC ON THE GREEN 2026ROLL UP ROLL UP!It is hard to believe that in only four years this event has become one of the most popular in the village calendar.
Before I start sending round the heavies from the Press Gang, I thought that I would cordially invite anyone who would like to do a short performance on Saturday September 12th to contact me. The event will run from 14.00 to 18.00. So, let’s play that funky music!! Your friendly agent Hymie Finkelstein, also known as Stephen on 07802 808727 and Stephen@songcraft.biz |
59 ClubRecent winning numbers: May – 33; Jun – 50, 44 (twice). Pete Davidson 07951 020998 pjdavidson42@gmail.com |
We held the AGM recently and the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer all volunteered to serve for one more year only, but will all step down next year at the AGM 2027. The last year was packed full of events, and it is so good to see the Hall being used regularly. A full Chair’s report is posted on the Wickham Skeith Website so please take a look!
The Treasurer’s report was an accurate analysis of where we stand financially. Thank you to all of you who contributed in any way, through attending events, buying a pint, cooking, volunteering to help, or any of the many ways villagers get involved.
Our main expenses this year have been to improve the fabric of the building such as, renovating the porch, electrical work for the kitchen, installing the oak posts at the front of the hall and buying two new gazebos. Many of our expenses have increased this year, including cleaning, insurance and licensing. Hence, we need to make more income from our events and rent next year to cover these costs. Thanks must go to Rosemarie Hayne who has done an excellent job as Treasurer and Booking Secretary this last year and to Dave Challinor who oversees the maintenance of the hall. Also, to Will Elphick who, despite his time away in hospital, has continued as Secretary for the Committee.
We still need you!
The Village Hall and Green are an important part of the life of the Village. We need volunteers to help support the work of the Village Hall committee.
If you can help, please get in touch with me, Jenny Elphick, at jennymelphick@gmail.com
Do you have a little time spare in your life? Would you like to contribute in some way to the life of the village? Managing the Hall bookings is not an onerous task but it is a very important one. We are looking for someone who would be willing to keep the Village Hall bookings diary, send out quarterly invoices, follow up on enquiries, and keep the Village Hall Committee up to date on bookings. Rosemarie Hayne is presently doing this role and has systems in place, and she would be willing to give you some direction. If you are interested or want to know more Just contact her on wsvh.treasurer@gmail.com
The Village Hall and Green are an important part of the life of the Village. We need volunteers to help support the work of the Village Hall Committee. We manage the building, and the finances, and plan and organise different events throughout the year. This raises the funds needed annually to keep the hall working and creates community among our village. We also provide a space for other organisation and individuals within and outside the village to put on events.
If you can help, please get in touch with me, Jenny Elphick at jennymelphick@gmail.com
Occasionally we are in need of drivers to take villagers to the G.P or hospital. We already have a few people willing to do this but if you are interested, please phone Sue 766222 for details.
The Agenda is on the Village Noticeboard and on the Parish Council page of the village website.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish, and the Annual Parish Council meetings will both take place on 11 May 2026.
All are welcome to attend, and invited to raise issues during the residents’ forum.
Wickham Skeith Wildlife GroupOver 90 species have been recorded in the first 5 months of this year, including a surprising variety of bees. Check out our project page here to find the complete list in photographs: https://uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wickham-skeith-wildlife-2026?tab=species The Village Green will once again have an area left uncut for plants and insects from the Millenium oak towards Green Farm. The Parish Council has a Biodiversity Working Group to consider activities to improve wildlife with the help of the Wildlife Group. Please contact the Clerk if you would be interested in joining. And for more information and to join the Wildlife Group email or WhatsApp group, contact mole7@protonmail.com
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Wickham Skeith Country Dance Club
Our next dance evenings are:
Wednesday June 17th 7pm to 10pm & Wednesday July 15th 7pm to 10pm If you want more information, you can ring Jayne
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We enjoyed welcome dry weather for our three-day festival, which was much appreciated. The theme of ‘A Walk on the Wild Side,’ had some quirky interpretations, but all the exhibitors rose to the occasion and showed imaginative, interesting and beautiful work. Thank you also to Robert and Rachel Cohen for their splendid concert on the Sunday evening.
Sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who had any part at all in the success of another festival. Margaret Knights.
No-one guessed all the floral titles; one lucky visitor guessed 13 out of the 14.
If you can remember, here they are:
An apron was left behind in the tea tent after the Flower Festival. If it belongs to you, please phone Sue
Wickham Skeith NewsletterThe Wickham Skeith newsletter is a free service provided to villagers, informing everyone about events, parish news, community items, such as the oil purchasing scheme, and a few adverts which help fund it. It is delivered through letterboxes every month by our volunteers. A big thank you to them for turning out promptly and in all weathers - although mostly sunshine this year. Currently our printing costs work out about £1.00 per copy and this is funded through the adverts, contributions from Parish Council and the Church, and the rest comes from Village Hall Committee funds. We hope that you find it useful and would like to continue to receive it. Let us know (mole7@protonmail.com) if you no longer wish to receive it and we will adjust our distribution.
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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have launched a new recycling scheme for electrical items. Striking pink recycling bins have been provided where residents can dispose of their broken electrical items. This includes things like coffee machines, kettles, mobile phones, tablets, and anything smaller than a 4-slice toaster.
Our nearest bin is in the Buckshorn Lane car park, Eye
https://www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/
