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.
June 2026
Monday 8th Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm All Welcome Tuesday 9th Hilltop Women’s group Garden Party. 6pm start Rose Cottage Wednesday 10th Lunch Club 12 for 12.30. Advance Bookings Please Saturday 13th Crafternoon 2-4pm Saturday 13th Musical Evening in the Village Hall 7.30pm Wednesday 17th Country Dance Club 7-10pm Saturday 20th Beer Festival and Summer Games on the Green from Noon Wed 24th The School on the Green 7.45 pm Thursday 25th Mobile Library van @ 2 stops 9.50am & 10.10am Saturday 27th Coffee Morning & Book Sale 10am at 1, Broadway
July 2026
Monday 6th Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm All Welcome Saturday 12th Wimbledon Men’s Final Big Screen 3.30pm Thursday 23rd Mobile Library van @ 2 stops 9.50am & 10.10am
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We showed the FA cup final on the 16th May and, although those who were there enjoyed a drink from the bar and watching a good game of football, it was poorly attended and so we won’t repeat this next year. Is there any interest in the village to watch any of the World Cup England games on the big Screen?
- with Small Beer festival, Prosecco and wine table, Kids bar, BBQ, Games on the Green and a Decorated non-motorised Wheeled vehicle competition. Phew! So much to enjoy– start time 12 midday
Kevin Knights, our licensee, is organising a small beer festival with 3 or 4 local brews, and there will be a prosecco and wine bar and a children’s bar for soft drinks and crisps etc. So come along and join us for a BBQ lunch. In the afternoon, Seb is organising games on The Green which will be for families and people of all ages who wish to join in.
We are encouraging you all to participate in our “Decorate a Wheeled Vehicle” display.
There will be a prize for the best decorated non-motorised wheeled vehicle, e.g. wheelbarrow, bicycle, pushchair, pram, scooter etc. Decorations on any theme you choose.
We will be holding a raffle for a crate of booze so please can you donate a bottle or can of booze either alcoholic or non-alcoholic. All donations to a member of the Village Hall Committee or to the Village Hall on the Friday evening 19th June.
Bring a picnic chair or rug, bring your dog, bring your family, bring your friends. And BRING your DECORATED WHEELED VEHICLE.
As usual this will be a licensed event so only drinks bought from the bar can be consumed.
Here is a date for your diary. We are opening the Hall to show the men’s final at Wimbledon on the 12th July. Next month we will be taking bookings for the sale of cream teas at this event. The bar will also be open.
(NB - Date has been changed to the 12th)
More details later
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 or on 0774546091
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.
The Suffolk Mobile Library van...stops in the lay-by outside the chalet bungalows, from 9.50 to 10.05am. Then outside Haymead House in The Street from 10.10 to 10.25. Next visits: 25th June & 23rd July 2026. |
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
Check out our project page at https://uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wickham-skeith-wildlife-2026 81 species of insect, plant and mammal have already been recorded this year and over 30 bird species noted on our fortnightly ambles. Several species are being recorded earlier in the year than usual.
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‘Crafternoon’ SaturdaysWhatever your art or craft bring along your current project. Share skills, ideas, tips, and techniques. Inspire and be inspired in the company of other creative people. If you have an ‘arty’ or ‘crafty’ friend then bring them too. Next Crafternoon on Saturday 13th June 2026 2-4pm
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Wickham Skeith Country Dance ClubWe met on April 15th but I was worried as we had a few regulars drop out due to illness. I hope that you are all feeling better now. As I’ve hurt my back as well, I was unable to join in. But I was thrilled when we had 4 new members come along and they all seemed to enjoy themselves. We had a lovely evening and did quite a few dances, enjoyed some late Easter Eggs and are looking forward to next month when we hope to have everyone back. Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are new to the village, it’s a good way of meeting people. You don’t need any experience or any special equipment and you get a cup of tea or coffee! It would be lovely to see more of you!
Our next dance meetings 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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Recent winning numbers: Apr – 23; May – 19, 5, 20, 35 |
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
An evening of music in the Village Hall
On Saturday 13th June at 7.30pm John Evans and friends have a programme of music to entertain us. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s.
Phone Margaret to book a seat or pay on the door.
On Saturday 27th June the next book sale will begin at 10am at 1, Broadway. There will be books, jigsaws, cards and marmalade plus tea, coffee and home-made cake all for sale to raise funds for the tower roof.
Phone Margaret with queries
The next order deadline is March 31st. If you need oil, please email jerrybassett@icloud.com or, if you do not have access to email, call 07918 028621
Our syndicate has been running for 16 years now and saved us collectively tens of thousands of pounds. Here is a reminder of the workings of the scheme. If you would like to try it out, just drop me an email with contact details.
There will be four opportunities to place orders over the next 12 months.
On or before:
- 30 June
Before each of these dates I will place a reminder in the village newsletter and send you an email reminder. Then let me know if you would like to be included in the next order. I will need to know:
- quantity required (min 500 litres)
- any special instructions - eg concerning delivery
Within a couple of days of the above dates, a bulk order will be placed with the oil company which offers the best deal, usually several pence per litre lower than the price available to customers who order individually. I will let you know the same day:
- the name of the company
- price
- expected delivery date
- the company's contact details should you need to speak to them directly
I will pass your address and phone numbers to the company which will contact you regarding payment (but normally only if they have not delivered to you before) and they will bill you directly.
If you have any questions, please email jerrybassett@icloud.com
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/
