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As an outdoor and takeaway facility, the Coffee Station will still be at the Coddenham Centre from 10 am - 2 pm on Su 3rd. Also for your new diaries, on 10th, 17th and 31st Jan 10 till 1. There are...
For unto us a child was born; in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. (Jn 1:4) It’s been nine long months now since the stranger told Mary she was pregnant. All those difficult...
Despite heavy downpours during the set up and a chilly wind St Mary's, welcomed villagers to its outdoor Christmas celebration. Held in the churchyard, the story of the first Christmas was retold...
The committee, volunteers and Bliss, the manager, would like to wish all our marvellous customers a Very Happy Christmas. Your support over the past challenging year has been amazing and very much...
For December our ‘ Have Your Say ‘ Page is ‘ Have Your (Xmas or New Year) Wish. Whether it’s world peace, a place in the vaccination queue or just wishing everyone or someone, a Merry Christmas or...
On behalf of the Parochial Church Council, thank you all for your amazing work in decorating the Christmas trees in the churchyard and for your much appreciated donations. The trees were sponsored...
‘Let it be to me according to your word’ Lk 1:38 Bethlehem is on the horizon; our Advent journey will soon be over. Roughly 2000 years have passed since Abram said ‘Yes’ to God and set off on a...
The Christmas Story retold outdoors on Christmas Eve at 4pm. Using readings, lighting effects and music the story of the first Christmas will be retold in the churchyard at St Mary's on Christmas...
The East of England Co Op Band and St Mary's Church would like to thank all those that supported their recent event. Band members braved the cold to play at 4 sites around the village. Mulled wine...
Still looking for that perfect gift? Pop into the Community Shop for a wide range of locally made gifts. There is a new delivery of beautiful ceramics from Leon and Jenny Pettersson, handmade soaps...
An established ‘hit’ with local villages, its here by request and invitation, carefully timed to avoid clashing with the fine fare of the Community Shop. Enjoy! More details here
Last week I reflected on the prophetic voices we hear in the Old Testament. Although we believe that many of these words were fulfilled in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, I closed with...
Doorstep Carols Wednesday 16th December at 6pm Organised by local radio stations to raise money for local charities. To get Coddenham singing all you have to do is tune into BBC Radio Suffolk...
Christmas @ St Mary’s Christmas Eve Thursday 24th December at 4.00pm Outdoor Service - The Christmas Story Retold with readings and carols Around the benefice there will be a variety of services...
The shop has an extended range of delicious, local festive food and drinks. Suffolk has some great food producers; the shop is pleased to support two vey local businesses - Calvors lager made...
Sunday 13 December 2pm and 3.30pm Gosbeck Village Hall Drive-In Christmas Carols In The Car Park. Due to current restrictions, and following the success of the Drive In Harvest service, the North...
East of England Co Op Band comes to Coddenham The village provided a warm welcome to members of the East of England Co Op Band. Their festive programme was enjoyed by many in the churchyard, at...
Looking for locally made Christmas gift? Stunning handmade leather gifts made by The Crazy Doctor! Belts, bags, luggage labels and much more. Can be made to order. Beautifully scented soaps made...
Laura started making these Raggy Wreaths as a personal creative hobby but following lots of requests her hobby has now developed into a small business. The wreaths are created by tying around 200...
Details of our re-opening following Lock-down 2 and hopefully our last Update on COVID19 and The Coddenham Centre, for the Year! COVID Bulletin No 9 – From the Coddenham Centre We are delighted to...
The shop now has a new ceramic jewellery range by local artist Louise Pettersson. The perfect original Christmas gift. Her work includes brooches, earrings and tree decorations decorated using...
Thanks to our brilliant volunteers we will be able to extend the shop's Christmas opening hours on Saturdays in December. Starting on Saturday 5th December the shop will remain open until 4.00pm to...
We are delighted to stock a range of beautiful pottery created by local potters Leon and Jenny Petterson. The perfect Christmas gift. Their work is inspired by nature and the English countryside,...
Our Free Monthly Taster for Nordic Walking is Confirmed for Saturday December 5th at 11.30am. Come and try ‘The Walk thats a Workout’, accessible to all, shapes, sizes and levels of fitness. If you...
Comfort Ye my People, says your God. Your iniquity is pardoned. (Isaiah 40:1,2) ‘Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, to London, to Ipswich ……’ After the...
Time to start writing Christmas Cards! The shop has a wide range of Christmas cards including charity cards supporting Suffolk Wildlife Trust and St Elizabeth's Hospice. Check out the humorous...
With our re-opening from December 2nd, we welcome the return of Dru Yoga to the Centre 1.45-3 pm this Thursday 3rd December. Dru Yoga is a gentle, flowing yoga for all bodies, ages, sizes and...
East of England Co Op Band comes to Coddenham The village provided a warm welcome to members of the East of England Co Op Band. Their festive programme was enjoyed by many in the churchyard, at...
Due to the current Covid restrictions, we are sadly unable to go ahead with these wonderful festive events. Over the past few years both villages have collected generous cash donations for St...
Shop local this Christmas Bliss and the volunteers have been busy finding exciting new products for your Christmas celebrations. Visit the Christmas shop to find edible treats and gifts and a...
The village advent window trail will 'go live' on Tuesday 1st December. Organised by Maria Dixon there will a new window decorated every day in the 24 days leading up to Christmas. The trail...
‘Go from your country, your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you’. (Gen 12:1) Advent, and normally our Christmas preparations are in full swing by now. Over 2000...
Talented local photographer, Anne Burton, has produced a range of Christmas cards for the Community Shop featuring local churches. She has also provided an new photograph of the shop to update our...
Download our CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR poster of the fantastic events and activities that we plan to have back this month.* Sixteen activities or events including at least four tasters for you to...
November is drawing on, and with it the Church’s year is drawing to a close. Next week is Advent Sunday and our annual cycle begins again. In the coming weeks our attention will be drawn to a babe...
Christmas is coming and Coddenham Community Shop is getting ready. For details about Christmas products, orders and opening times visit coddenham-parish.uk/community-shop
The many brides get dressed as the bell strikes the important hour. The groom stands there as the minutes pass by wondering what am I doing here! The Reverend Balthazaar Gardemau checked his...
The Coddenham Community Support Group and this Website needs a voluntary Social Media Enthusiast to help promote ‘ All things Coddenham’. Our site goes from strength from strength and we need the...
It has been a beautiful, sunny, peaceful day. Mary and I are about to take a break. When we return, Advent will be almost upon us. Before we go, I want to share an afterthought, prompted by this...
This year has been a difficult and uncertain year for us all. Christmas trees are a symbol of light, joy and hope and so we plan to erect a number of trees in the Churchyard this year so that they...
Coddenham Community Shop is raising money for Children In Need. Call in to donate anytime this week. Donations can be made by cash or card.
As we are unable to hold Christingle services this year, the local churches would like to invite families to take part in a Zoom Christingle service on Sunday 29th November at 4.00pm. Christingle...
As I write these notes it is not clear what form our annual Acts of Remembrance can take this year. You may stand in a familiar spot and hear familiar words; you may join in on-line, you may remain...
It would appear that there is a great demand for smaller turkeys this year. We have been advised by Turnbulls that the smaller weight turkeys are being snapped up quickly! Please order your turkey...
Download and read our latest update for the Community on what’s happening during the new Lockdown and where you can get support, if needed for yourself or others. Download here 12635_MACP CCRG...
The latest ‘Lockdown’ in the fight again the spread of COVID19 has inevitably impacted our local Community Centre. Please click on this link for the Latest Bulletin from the Centre
The government have announced new restrictions from November 5th until ( at the moment) December 2nd. All details are here The Coddenham Community Response Group is meeting in the next 24 hours to...
Coddenham Community Shop now stocks Babergh and Mid Suffolk refuse sacks for all your additional refuse. Clear recycling bags - 10p Orange general waste bags - 67p Green garden waste bags -...
It was a warm spring afternoon when I first visited the ruined priory. King Henry’s Commissioners had done a good job but even after 500 years the remains of the old church were impressive. ...
Shop local for Christmas this year. Order your tasty, locally, outdoor reared, Turnbull's turkey from Coddenham Community Shop. Orders can now be made for Christmas turkeys raised locally in...
We are pleased to advise that agreement has been reached this week between Coddenham Parish Council and the Coddenham Centre CIO in regard to the ongoing budget support for the financial year...
We are ADDING to our Eleven Activities with two new Introductions for November plus more FREE Tasters. Tae Bo A blend of aerobics, self-defence, martial arts, dance and kickboxing. It is set to...
This website, it’s stakeholders and sponsors are all about developing communication and engagement across our Parish and beyond. You can comment on any of the News Items on this site on their...
Support The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Poppies are now available at Coddenham Community Shop. Cash donations please.
The clouds cleared; the sun shone in a wintry looking sky; time for a walk. In the last 6 months I think I have seen more of the local countryside than in the previous 6 years. Each walk is...
Last call for tomorrow's FREE Pilates Taster at The Coddenham Centre 11am - 11.45am! All details by clicking here
Sadly, last weekend the Coddenham Centre and Recreation ground experienced a rare case of vandalism. Haysel House were also alerted to a small group causing concern in the vicinity. Picnic benches...
Unfortunately, due to a water leak in the shop, Bliss and the Committee have made the difficut decision to close the shop on Monday 19th October. We hope to be back up and running on Tuesday after...
Jesus said to his disciples ‘Heal the sick ….., say to them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you”’ [Lk 10:9] This week-end we will be celebrating St Luke, referred to by Paul as ‘the...
The shop now has pumpkins in stock ideal for Halloween lanterns - just £1! Spooky Halloween treat bags coming soon. Information about the Coddenham Ghost Trail available form the shop.
There are still spaces left for our Free Taster tomorrow the 15th October 1.45 - 3pm A contemplative yoga that's great for mind, body and energy levels. Lots more information on Carole's Dru Yoga...
Coddenham Community Shop is delighted that Ravi is able to increase his Post Office hours at the shop. From Friday 16th October the Post Office will be open at the following times - Monday morning ...
Adding even more to your Coddenham Parish Community Website, we now have a New Calendar for All events and reminders. Just click on your day of choice to see what’s happening or if there is a clash...
Don’t forget our Carpet Bowls Club meets every Tuesday at 2.30 pm at the Coddenham Centre. All Welcome * £2 an afternoon. First visit free. Refreshments available. Supported by Active Suffolk with...
One of our supporting partners, Active Suffolk recently drew attention to how active Coddenham is! One of our collaborators with your Coddenham Centre Charity who has worked with us on our community...
Socially distanced volunteers required! We are very grateful to those who keep the paths and the areas around the newest graves in our Lower Churchyard tidy throughout the year. Now it's time for...
The sun is shining, the sky a wintry blue, tree branches are dancing; time for a walk. Down the gravel drive and on to the grassy path along the field margin. Here the land slopes gently...
Coddenham Community Shop has a great new supplier. Local artisan chocolatiers, Deepmills Chocolate, have just made their first delivery to the shop. The delicious Belgian chocolate bars are made...
We have a few places left on our FREE Tennis ‘Taster’ with local coach, Chris Lambert on Saturday 10th Oct, 1.30pm -2.30pm. Get introduced to tennis, dust off that racket or polish your game with...
How quickly things change. This time last week I began my reflection with the words The sun is shining, the air is warm and still. Looking out of the study window this afternoon the air is, once...
This year’s Annual Parochial Council Meeting, for St Mary’s Coddenham, will be held via Zoom on 27th October 2020 at 7pm. This meeting was deferred from April at the instruction of the Bishop....
The community activities at your Coddenham Centre were in the news last week, with coverage in the East Anglian Daily Times and on BBC Radio Suffolk. Listen to an extended interview tomorrow. With a...
Kids gone back to school? Time on your hands? Want to do something a bit different? Would you like to meet more people, learn new skills, help your community and maybe boost your CV? Coddenham...
The North Bosmere Benefice celebrated harvest on Sunday in a Covid safe way! Since congregational singing is still banned during church worship the benefice came up with an innovative way to...
The sun is shining, the air is warm and still. It still looks like summer but the nights are drawing in and, despite the sun, there is a nip in the air. Autumn is here. The fields around us...
On the 17th of September Donald Burton, chair of Coddenham Parish Council, resigned for personal reasons, along with Councillor Isabel Burgess. This followed the recent resignation of Councillor...
Five Free Taster Sessions @The Coddenham Centre Introduce You to Improved Wellness and Fitness, in October. Following on from our September sessions, here's an opportunity to improve your health in...
The Community Shop is delighted to have received a BBC Radio Suffolk "Making a Difference" award in recognition of the work we have been doing during the Coronavirus outbreak. The team at the shop...
Our big space and high ceiling helps keep us COVIDSafe and our regular fitness and wellness instructors are back in business! Try; Dru Yoga with Carole Details Here HIIT/Hatha Yoga with Lucy. Here...
IT’S NOT FAIR Last week our Gospel focussed on forgiveness, and in particular how God’s willingness to forgive us should motivate us to forgive others. This week we move on to the wider but...
The Community Shop will be closed all day on Wednesday 30th September for its annual stocktake. Make sure you stock up in advance. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
And the winning ticket is...... Thanks to everyone for taking part and so enthusiastically supporting our First Birthday Hamper raffle. Bliss drew the ticket on Friday and we are pleased to announce...
Local apples and juices from Moat Farm, Kenton will be available to buy from the Community Shop's table at the Table Top Sale on Sunday and from Monday from shop. Please support your local suppliers...
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There are over 20 tables of goodies and crafts available in the Coddenham Centre Car Park from 10am to 1pm this Sunday 20th September. Support our local sellers, charities and the Coddenham Centre...
Following a sell out of Course 1 in less than a week, Nordic Walking Courses 2 & 3 are now available. You’ll learn all all ten steps of the internationally recognised standard for Nordic...
The Coddenham Centre’s outdoor gym offers a range of modern equipment, for you to exercise free of charge, all the year round. This Friday at 11.30, personal trainer Lucy Evans will again show you,...
It has been a glorious day. Dry, calm, quiet; just right for a good walk. So, the Rectory has been closed and Mary and I have been walking. A change of scenery, a good pub lunch, catch up...
The Coddenham Country Club formally joins this Coddenham Parish Community Website this week. Their own landing page can be found under Links on our Home Page toolbar. They hope to develop their own...
It’s been an eventful year since Coddenham Community Shop opened its doors for the first time on 18th September 2019. Thanks to all the effort made by the committee, volunteers and Bliss the...
The house is silent, but for the rhythmic ticking of my study clock, and the muted rumble of passing traffic. I am home alone and all is still. Time for coffee; a small, strong, espresso cup,...
Sunflowers How tall is your sunflower? One of ours at the Rectory has topped at a mighty 8ft 6inches (260cm). It towers over its neighbours and topples over when the wind blows. This photo was...
Book one of the few remaining places on our FREE NORDIC WALKING TASTER Everybody’s talking about Nordic Walking – the gentle exercise for 90% of your body. Great for posture, stretching, optimising...
You may have noticed some small changes on the Home Page of the Coddenham Parish Community Website this month. All of the collaborating stakeholders agreed last month to change The Coddenham COVID19...
Church services and opening times. At present St Mary's has been open for private prayer every Thursday from 8.00am until 8.00pm. From next Thursday (10th September) the opening hours will change...
Carpet Bowls in Coddenham This Tuesday 1st September at 2pm. Come along To the Coddenham Centre, all skill levels (including none) very welcome. First session free, thereafter £2 an afternoon. Our...
The Community Shop is delighted to have been nominated by the Rural Coffee Caravan as 'More Than a Shop - it is a place of friendship'. The Rural Coffee Caravan seeks to address loneliness in...
A moment with deer in Helmingham Hall park was captured by Alan West on last Monday’s informal Nordic Walk. No walk next Monday because of the Bank Holiday, but do look out for our Nordic Walker...
The Beauty Spot Coddenham is officially back open for business They are now able to offer all treatments on the menu. With PPE all in place the girls are excited to welcome old and new faces back in...
Your Community Shop has recently sought clarification under the Freedom of Information Act, on the number of traffic disruptions through Coddenham and surrounding areas. The enquiry asks for the...
Thanks to Lucy Evans for leading our gentle taster of work outs and stretches at our recent FREE Outdoor Gym. Theres a surprisingly effective routine available in less than 15 minutes which we’ll...
Today, there is an opportunity to be introduced to the FREE Outdoor Gym at the Coddenham Centre Recreation Ground. The Coddenham Centre is hosting some gentle guidance with the help of Lucy Evans,...
Listen (Isaiah 51:1-5) Before reading this, pause a moment and listen. What can you hear: the sound of traffic, a clock marking the half-hour, a moment of silence? Living alongside a main road it...
Thanks to our fantastic supplier, feshpac of Halesworth, Coddenham Community Shop now has its own brand of ground coffee. It's our very own Coddenham blend of pure arabica coffees from Central...
Our thanks to David Oliver for his contribution of photographs of Coddenham From the Air this week! We have a wealth of talent at our fingertips.
Despite the blustery weather, the ‘Waterboyz’ will be demonstrating their skills and inviting you to participate, learn or just be introduced to outdoor Bowls on the Green this afternoon! Please...
Our local butchery supplier, Palfrey and Hall of Debenham, have made the difficult decision to withdraw from supplying wholesale meat to shops like ourselves in order to focus their business on...
Many thanks to everybody who supported the inaugural Coddenham Carpet Bowls Club meeting this week. Particular thanks to Dave Wythe, Malcolm Goodall and the support from Fit Villages, plus The Great...
We have a whole series of FREE taster sessions available for you, starting this week. Click here for our Exercise Taster Sessions Flyer, for more details. From Bowls to Nordic Walking or just our...
JOHN DOVER MOORE “Old Pickles” 1809-1904 John Dover Moore was a butcher in Coddenham at the Old Butcher’s Shop in the High Street (now “The Limes”), from about 1830 until his death, 3rd October...
FOOD FOR THOUGHT It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs (Matt 15:26). If there is one of Jesus’ sayings that causes me a problem it is this one. Jesus is approached...
Looking for activities to keep children busy during the last weeks of the summer holiday? Why not pop into Coddenham Community Shop and pick up a Nature Trail or Guide to Buildings in Coddenham? ...
Coddenham Community Shop stocks a wide range of greetings cards to suit all occasions, including handmade cards by Haggiz and cards featuring local scenes photographed by local photograper, Ann...
North Bosmere Benefice Service Sunday 23rd August at 10.30 am. For the whole family and your pets. To join this zoom service email reader.ruthdennigan@gmail.com.
From time to time we will post historical information which may be of interest to both the casual browser and those seeking relatives for their family tree Can you help us locate houses on the 1911...
Christ Comes to Me - From the Rectory This weekend we will celebrate our first service of Holy Communion for nearly 5 months. With the constraints we are all living with, it may be a strange, even...
Carpet bowls beginners or experienced - we have a free taster session If a complete novice or experienced player, why not try our new ‘Club’ on Tuesday 18th August, 2.30 - 5pm, free of charge!...
A good news story over the weekend as these pages were used to reunite, black Labrador ‘Minty’ with his owners. Thank you David for the alert ( and temporary kennels) plus Bliss and Kelly for the...
Good Morning Parish This is a temporary notice to alert that a large black labrador was found in Coddenham last night. Please contact David Oliver on 01449760725.
Coddenham Community Shop has a wide range of beautful plants from our fabulous supplier, 'Katie's Garden'. Take a look this weekend and add some colour to your garden or pots. Compost and grow...
The Community Shop is pleased to announce that they are now stocking delicious Alder Tree ice cream, made in Needham Market. Lots of flavours to choose from - Stem Ginger and Rhubarb, Belgian...
All your barbeque essentials are available from Coddenham Community Shop. Charcoal, disposable BBQs, the famous Coddenham sausages, Palfrey and Hall burgers and ribs and why not complete your feast...
The clergy and PCC are very pleased to welcome you back to worship at St Mary's from Sunday 9th August. There will be a communion service starting at 9.30am on each Sunday in August. To ensure that...
Would you welcome better cycling facilities for Coddenham? Safe cycle lanes for leisure, recreation and fitness, and cycle lanes that go somewhere safely, e.g. Coddenham to Needham Market? Please...
Perfect weather, enthusiasm and support from table hirers, guests, volunteers and friends, made for a perfect morning at the Coddenham Centre’s Table Top Sale. As was pointed out, probably the first...
Be Still and Know That I am God It had been stormy and intermittent but heavy bursts of rain had punctuated a grey and windy day. Now, as the evening light began to fade, the garden was, for the...
Message from Chrissie Geeson - Suffolk County Council Dear all, This email is to inform you of changes to the support offered by the Home, But Not Alone phoneline. This information will be useful to...
What matters most in life; health, wealth, love or …? As I type, the sun is doing the Hokey Cokey; in, out, in, out, and enough breeze to shake it all about. I am tempted to down tools and go for a...
Fox Tomb Restored The Gardemau Church Charity (no. 230602) has recently paid for the restoration of the Fox chest tomb on the south side of the churchyard. The tomb had been in a poor state for...
Our Village shop achieves "We're Good to Go" award We in Coddenham Community Shop have been doing everything we can to make sure your shopping visits with us are as safe and smooth as possible. We...
Face coverings on! As you know, face coverings will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24th July - which of course includes Coddenham Community Shop. Consequently, we...
TWENTY FOUR Outdoor Table Tops full of lockdown legacies, crafts and goodies, available on Sunday August 2nd 11am - 2pm in our car park. FREE entry and parking ( subject to availability), so just...
After many years of deterioration the Fox chest tomb on the south side of the Coddenham churchyard was becoming dangerous and at risk of collapse. The Gardemau Church Charity has kindly funded its...
Weeds While they were asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat.’ (Matt 13:25) The dictionary says a weed is a wild plant growing where it’s not wanted. On that basis weeds are not in...
From the Coddenham Community Shop Committee Dear Shareholder and Supporter. We shop in interesting times. After we opened the shop in September 2019 and in the first few months of trading, we were...
From Friday 17th July, the outreach Post Office returns to Coddenham. Opening hours will be 9am to 1pm each Friday morning. We hope to announce further opening times very soon. All social distancing...
Everyone’s talking even more about Nordic Walking..... @The Coddenham Centre. In light of the enthusiastic response to our inaugural taster and course run in conjunction with Fit Villages, we are...
The Coddenham History Club continues to add material to their pages from their fantastic archives. The Post Office Look at their pages and please add your comments (and memories).
A Sabbath Rest - Rev. Philip Payne ‘Six Days thou shalt Labour, and do all thy work: the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord Thy God, in it thou shalt not do any work…. ‘ (Exod: 20:10, Deut:...
From The Rectory (5 July 20): Repentance - What’s Your Excuse? ’You said John was too austere, you say I’m a glutton, a drunkard and mixing with all the wrong people”. (Matt: 11:16,17 paraphrase)....
Thought for the Day 10: Let’s celebrate Friends and Family. It has been particularly hard over recent months to deal with our inability to meet up with friends and family members in person. The...
Emptied that shed, had a clear out during lock down? Now is is your opportunity to perhaps turn your efforts into cash! Take a table for just £5 at our open air table top sale at The Coddenham...
As an item of local news, some residents will be aware there is a new planning application for the former Dukes Head public house in the High Street Coddenham. Please do go to the MSDC Planning site...
From The Rectory 28 Jun 20 – A Hedgehog Slumbered Like many people I know, recently I have been catching up with a few outstanding jobs. And so, it was, that a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon found...
With this wonderful weather, some of our surrounding grassland has been romping away, despite the efforts of volunteers and limited contractors. As you previously heard, our estates contract with...
St Mary’s Church Reopening Following recent changes to government guidelines the Churchwardens are delighted that St Mary’s will be able to open for private prayer every Thursday commencing on...
From the Rectory 21 June - ‘What troubles you Hagar, Do not be afraid? (Gen 21:17) This week’s readings are troubling. In a world of tension and fear, of exclusion and inequality we look to the...
Last weekend your parish website completed 100 posts in total since the site’s creation at the end of March this year. Thank you to all contributors, people and events that have helped make the news...
Well done our eight Nordic Walkers who completed the postponed final module in our Nordic Walking course in two socially distanced classes on Monday 15th June. It was hot going, but Kevin Marshall...
Recognition for our Community Shop & Coddenham volunteers A welcome letter has been received from the Lord - Lieutenant of Suffolk recognising all the work that has been going on at the...
Your COVID-19 Response Newsletter for Coddenham Parish is out now. For those without web access or who prefer their reading matter off screen, we’ve printed the latest newsletter. You should by now...
From the Rectory 14 June 20 – Peace ‘Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.’ (Rom 5:1) It’s raining. Through the study window I see a leaden sky and...
During the current COVID19 restrictions, the all Ten Village Village News copy is for the month of June, published through these pages to download. Thank you co-ordinaters and contributors...
Last month saw 3972 page views of the Coddenham Parish site We are not quite Google, but it’s clear that people from not only in Coddenham Parish, but the outside world are starting to enjoy what...
From The Rectory - 7 June – The Big Picture One of the most well-known paintings in western art is Rembrandt’s The Night Watch (1642). The picture depicts an Amsterdam Militia group and at over 4...
Coddenham Community Shop - Re-Opening for the New World Our limited shop re-opening on the journey back to a full service (coming soon!) has meant a few changes to how we operate. Very pleased to...
Herewith a statement from MSDC. For your information, we are planning to carry out brickwork parapet repairs on the Three Cocked Hat Bridge on Church Road, Coddenham following impact damage in the...
Renewal is at Hand. Several years ago, not long after we moved from Stonham Aspal to Coddenham, we started work in our garden. We planned, planted and waited for the flowers and shrubs to blossom...
From the Rectory, 31st May 2020 - How lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts[1]. For 2 months now we have been locked out of our church buildings. Buildings which have spoken of the Lord’s...
Ever thought of trying the Coddenham Centre Bowling Green? Suitable for all ages, we have a full size green and a set of bowls are available, sponsored by the Day Foundation. If you’d like some...
Gardens and People Award 2020 The Day Foundation has been awarded the “Gardens and People Award 2020” by the Almshouse Association. The award ceremony, due next month, has been postponed, but we...
8 May 2020 – Residents Celebrate VE Day More muted than originally planned, our residents enjoyed celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day whilst maintaining proper social distancing.
26 February 2020 – Day Foundation wins High Sheriff’s Certificate We are pleased to be able to announce that the Day Foundation has been awarded a certificate in recognition of the positive...
Our New Opening Hours From Monday 1st June! With the support of our band of volunteers, and the appropriate "Social Distancing" measures in place, we are starting the process of "unlocking" the...
Local author, Marie-Madeleine Kenning, writes: A book described as a memoir on the Khmer Rouge take over is not what you would expect from someone writing in Coddenham. Unless, of course, they...
From The Rectory - Ascension Day 21 May 2020 Oh to be back in Munich! Ascension Day, always a Thursday, tends to pass by largely unnoticed here. In Catholic Bavaria, with no qualms about a public...
May 2020 The Coddenham Village History Club look forward to their new venture as part of the Coddenham-Parish.uk website. The first few items online are The Year 1995 and Memories of WW2 The...
Your parish website was created as a local response to the COVID-19 emergency, but with always one eye on the future. Designed as a communication platform for the community, driven by the community,...
Thy Kingdom Come via Zoom! Will the schools open or not? Will we be allowed to visit family anytime soon? Will holiday plans have to be cancelled? I think that sometimes the lack of certainty is...
As many of our residents continue in lockdown the Covid 19 Response Group wanted to find a way to keep up the spirits of some of our more isolated residents. With the help of The Day Foundation and...
Coddenham Community Shop Open Bank Holiday Monday 25th May. The shop will be open from 8am to 2pm on Bank Holiday Monday. You can telephone in your orders on 01449 760313 (for...
From the Rectory - A good walk 18 May 2020 Have you been for any good walks lately? Not long ago such a question may have brought forth reflection on well-known but perhaps distant places; holidays...
Slow and steady wins the race. Mark 4: 26-28. 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed...
Following the latest guidelines from Government, The Coddenham Centre have reviewed opening arrangements and the latest details can be found Here Our Bulletin includes a link to the Government’s...
Following the Prime Minister’s broadcast last night, we have decided to review the full government’ statement when i5 becomes available this afternoon, before making any changes to access to...
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are poised to re-launch their garden waste collections this month, after stopping them to protect essential collections during COVID-19. Monday 11 May will...
From the Rectory - VE Day 2020. Friday 8 May 2020. 75 years ago today, the guns fell silent across Europe. The war with Japan would continue a further 3 months; the East-West division of Europe...
Sunday 10th May Morning Prayer for VE DAY 75 10am via Zoom To join this special service please email Ruth Dennigan reader.ruthdennigan@gmail.com
Thought for the Day 7: Where are your special gifts taking you next? Because of what’s going on at the moment, Match of the Day on a Saturday night has been showing a series of “Best of”. The...
Help With Your Shopping List Thank you again for supporting us with your business. We are currently operating a telephone ordering, collection and delivery service, so to help you with compiling...
In recognition of VE Day 75, Evening Prayer on Friday 8th May (via Zoom) will include prayers of commemoration and for peace and we will listen to the ringing of church bells as we start our...
The Community Shop Committee, manager and volunteers would like to thank the village for its continuing support during this time. There will be a slight change to opening times this week as Friday...
Conversation with God – From the Rectory 3 May 20 Who have you spoken with today? A quiet conversation with a family member, a brief and light-hearted exchange with the deliveryman, or perhaps that...
Welcome to a special Coddenham Digital Edition of the Ten Village News! Created in conjunction with local contributors and editorial team, it’s a temporary solution while the COVID19 ‘lockdown’...
Friday 8th May is a Bank Holiday designated as a time of celebration for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Many events had been organised to celebrate this important event and to commemorate those...
Thought for the Day 6: No Human is Limited. Last Saturday lunch time I watched a short television programme that looked at the amazing achievement of Eliud Kipchoge. He is a Kenyan long distance...
Many thanks to all those who have contributed rainbows for the Community Shop window. What a creative village we are! There is still plenty of space in the windows so keep them coming! Either...
They also serve who only stand and wait* [Easter 3 (25 Apr)] And so we wait, our quarantine extended. Our days are quiet and yet the news recounts the busyness, burdens and sacrifices of others. ...
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Coddenham Community Shop is Back - and Open for Business. After our short closure, we are open again and ready to take your telephone orders for both collection and delivery. The phone lines are...
Thought for the Day from Rev. Helen Norris “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I...
A new information hub, containing resources to support emotional wellbeing and mental health has been launched. COVID-19 is creating many pressures on individuals, employees and families. With the...
The latest update on what’s going on at The Coddenham Centre during ‘lockdown’ is available here
Although the shop has been closed for two weeks we have been very aware that this could cause difficulties at this time for some of our customers. Fortunately we were able to link with the Waitrose...
The Gospel in a Garden It’s a glorious day. The sun is shining, insects dance, birds sing, fruit trees are clad in blossom; the garden looks and sounds gloriously alive after the winter rest. Yet...
This week's Pew Sheet with details of services and readings for the week is now available on the Downloads page.
This is the first weekly newsletter from the Collaborative Communities Covid-19 Board and is designed to give you an update on the work of Suffolk partners to address the community challenges of...
Thought for the Day 4. Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2: 18.) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be...
Following successful Sunday services held on Zoom, the benefice is now able to offer two further opportunities for virtual worship. You can join Morning Prayer on Tuesday at 10am and Evening Prayer...
Helen Wyles will be laid to rest at 3.15pm at the Old Crematorium, Ipswich on Wednesday 15th April. In line with the current restrictions, immediate relations only can attend. However, in order for...