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We are delighted to welcome RETREAT EAST as a contributing sponsor to this website. Just a 15 minute stroll or a few minutes by bike or car, from Coddenham, its luxurious facilities are open to all....
Come along to the Coddenham Centre and learn about this extraordinary phenomena. TOM BOLES is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a past President of The British Astronomical...
St Mary's Coffee Morning and Plant Sale Saturday 11th May 10.00am- 12 noon Freshly brewed coffee, homemade cakes and lots of plants. All proceeds to the Church Fabric Fund
Residents of Coddenham! Take the opportunity to hear about what’s happening in Coddenham, including a Coddenham Community Plan update. Ask questions, make your views known at the Annual Parish...
Saturday 11th May - The Mobile Pizza Co. will be parking in the front car park from 6 - 8 pm. Take away or join us to eat in. Saturday 25th May - Karaoke Night from 7pm. Grab a Burger will be in...
The Community Shop will be open from 10.00am until 2.00pm on Bank Holiday Monday - 6th May. Why not drop in for coffee and cake, stock up for a picnic or barbecue or enjoy an award winning Alder...
FROM THE RECTORY. - BEHOLD I DO A NEW THING[1] In August I will bring to a close almost 50 years of paid employment. Much though I am looking forward to the next stage of my life, such a...
It won’t all fit! The simple fact is that the home we will soon be moving to is smaller than the Rectory; things have to go. Each move generates more new stuff, but we keep the old just in case....
Refresh your wardrobe whilst helping the environment and St Mary's Church! Come along to the Clothes swap at The Coddenham Centre on Friday 26th April. Bring along up to 5 items of clothing and 2...
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting for St Mary's Church is open to all parishioners and is an opportunity to find out about church activities including the fundraising campaign for repairs to the...
From The Rectory - The Twelve Commandments?[1] Freed from slavery in Egypt, as the Israelites set out for the Promised Land, they quickly discovered that freedom comes at a price. As slaves the...
We are always on the lookout for new Trustees. David Wythe has just completed two year contribution, so we are even more on the lookout! You don’t necessarily need experience, but a passion for...
Visit our neighbours on Saturday 1st June 12pm - 4pm for the Hemingstone Village Fete! Lots to do and see plus the popular DOG-SHOW. More details on the poster HERE
The April Coffee Morning at St Mary's is on Saturday 13th April 10.00 - 12 noon. Homemade cakes, coffee and Hot Cross Buns - a bit late for Easter but it's never really too late to enjoy one! Easter...
Join the community litter pick starting from the Coddenham Centre this Saturday 13th April, 10am -12pm (or when you can) - Refreshments plus a free mini- egg for kids More Details Here
This Coddenham History Club article continues to attract comment more than three years since its first publication. Read the latest contribution and further information in the new comment HERE
Two items of particular interest to Coddenham are referenced in last month’s report by Matthew Hicks, leader of Suffolk County Council and Councillor for the Thredling Division, of which Coddenham...
And did those feet, in ancient times, walk upon England’s mountains green. So begins William Blake’s ‘Jerusalem’. Last week, our feet walked, not on mountains, they are in short supply around here,...
Our next History Club talk is on the 16th April at 7.30pm. All welcome. Non members can pay on the door. Poster here
The sky is grey, but for how long? This morning has seen blue sky and sunshine drift seamlessly into grey and back on a recurring loop. ‘Variable’ could be the best weather description. It is...
The congregation at St Mary's celebrated Easter Day with a Communion Service. St. Mary's church has been beautifully decorated for Easter by volunteer florists with some spectacular flower...
In the beginning was the Word. All things were made by him and without him nothing was made[1]. Silent night, Holy night[2]; How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given[3]. Have you...
All are welcome to join our services as we celebrate Easter. Friday 29th March Good Friday - walk from St Gregory's, Hemingstone, starting at 11.00am to join an outdoor service at 12 midday...
Join us for our delicious Brunch, FREE mini egg or fruit for children under 12, plus entertainment. GO HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS! NEW - now includes FREE Tennis Taster Inc. Pickleball! Go to...
Saturday proved an even busier day in Coddenham! Despite worthy competing events (for the same fund-raising!), the Coddenham Centre saw a busy three hours on Saturday 23rd, with the first of the...
Easter Quiz - Saturday 30th March. Register teams from 7.45pm. £1.50 per person. Cash prizes for winners. Friday 29th March - Good Friday Ploughman's Lunch at 12 noon.
Easter Egg Hunt Monday 1st April 10am at Crowfield Church.
An opportunity to declutter and improve recycling. Join us on Saturday the 23rd March between 11am and 2pm at The Coddenham Centre for an activity and information packed day. Light lunches of Soup,...
Follow the clues to find the Easter treasure whilst enjoying a bacon buttie or slice of cake at the Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd March. 10.00am- 12 noon. Fun for all the family, just £5 per...
By the time you read this, Mary and I will be homeward bound after a few days on the coast. Coastal paths are seldom tidy; littered as they are with everything from discarded string, through the...
The Community Shop Committee and volunteers are pleased to announce that from Monday 18th March normal opening hours will be resumed. The Committee have recruited two new Shop Supervisors, Hannah...
This child is set for the fall, and rising again, of many in Israel. Lk 2: 34 It had been a strange week. A short break in a favourite haunt, overshadowed by a gloomy uncertainty. We drove home as...
Mother's Day is this Sunday, 10th March, get prepared at the Community Shop. Lots of lovely gift ideas - chocolates, wine, flowers, jewellery, ceramics and don't forget your cards.
You are invited to join us in a celebration of Motherhood and the Gift of Family at our Mothering Sunday Worship for all at St Mary's, Coddenham on Sunday 10th March at 11.00am. We welcome everyone...
Coffee Mornings at St Mary's make a welcome return on Saturday 23rd March from 10-12 noon. This Coffee Morning features bacon butties, home made cakes and freshly brewed coffee. Fair Trade and...
Join Coddenham Athletic Football Club for a Quiz Night at the Coddenham Centre. Saturday 2nd March 7.30pm start. Tickets £5 on the door. All Welcome!
Regular readers of this reflection will know that I recently had a short stay in hospital. The journey began late on Ash Wednesday and led, inexorably, through A&E to hospital admission. During...
Just two tables left for sale at this year’s Summer Charity Ball - the Coddenham Centre - 28th June - 6.30pm - Midnight. Tables (fully laid) seating 10 guests are currently available @ £230 per...
At the launch of the St Mary’s Appeal in January this year, the church displayed some fascinating artefacts to accompany a talk by Roy Tricker. Coddenham History Recorder John Pelling, takes up the...
Following a recent unannounced inspection, The Community Shop has, once again, retained its 5 Star Food Hygiene rating. The inspector was impressed by the systems we have in place to ensure we meet...
Looking out from the 6th floor of Ipswich hospital, I was struck by how straight the horizon was. Below me lay the Ipswich suburbs and beyond the horizon was punctuated by the occasional man-made...
The Community Shop recently ran a children's art competition linked to the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Some amazing bird pictures were entered and were judged by an artist who specialises in bird...
Fun February Quiz Friday 23rd February at The Coddenham Centre Teams of up to 6. Bat and raffle. Tickets £6 per person, from Coddenham Community Shop, includes hot supper. Supper at 7pm, quiz...
Well.. a little bit. THANKYOU everyone who got along to the Curry and Movie night at the Coddenham Centre on Saturday. Over eighty people had a great night out and it was great to see visitors from...
A quarry? Somewhere where stone is mined? An animal pursued by a hunter? Correct, but did you know that a quarry is also a diamond-shaped pane of glass used in lattice windows? From the 16th...
In the beginning was The Word. Recently I heard a radio commentator reflecting on the growing use of electronically typed and transmitted words and the adverse effect this was having on the practice...
Activities are available during the February half term across Babergh and Mid Suffolk For children who are eligible for benefit related free school meals or have an identified need. GO HERE FOR ALL...
Join our friendly working party, all are welcome. Help care for our green spaces - bring gloves, tools and suitable clothing if weather uncertain! No power tools please. Saturday 17th February...
Flood Alert in force: The River Gipping, from downstream of Needham Market, to upstream of London Road Bridge, Ipswich. Flooding is possible for: The River Gipping from downstream of Needham Market...
We are preparing for a busy week next week - Pancake Day on Tuesday 13th, Valentine's Day on Wednesday 14th and Chinese New Year starts on Saturday 10th! We have everything in stock for pancake...
Turning off the main road and heading up the hill I could see in the field ahead a strange looking machine. Between the machine and the road lay a long pile of sugar beet; it’s harvest time again....
Lots of lovely gift ideas for Valentine's Day - 14th February - at Coddenham Community Shop. Don't forget to order your Valentine's cupcakes made by one of our fabulous local bakers.
Coddenham has another opportunity to check its homes for heat loss, using Infra-Red cameras sponsored by Suffolk County Council. This time we have a dedicated representative, who will point you to...
UPDATE - FIRST EVENT - FULL HOUSE - THANKS FOR THE IMPRESSIVE SUPPORT CODDENHAM - CONTINUES EVERY SATURDAY. A word from our newest activity for 2024. Hi, my name is Jo and I’d like to welcome you to...
HURRY - Tickets sales ends Thursday Feb 7th! Join us for a fabulous Indian themed evening at the CODDENHAM CENTRE, with great cuisine from our client, SUFFOLK SPICE FUSION. PLUS a showing of the...
Coddenham Village History Club Talks 2024 The Schedule of talks for the coming year has been published. The talks, given by celebrated local and national speakers, cover a vast range of subjects...
The opening words of St John’s Gospel; words made familiar more than anywhere else, as the climax of countless carol services. Christmas is done for another year. Last Sunday we marked the...
Where’s the Carbon gone….? GO HERE to find out more from your Coddenham Centre!
Water at Coddenham’s Allotments Following regular requests from allotment holders, water is now on tap at Coddenham’s allotments. With materials bought using monies from the allotment reserves, Cllr...
Many thanks to all those who supported the launch of the St Mary's Church appeal on Saturday. The talk by Roy Tricker, the exhibition by the History Club and the opportunity to see Church artefacts...
CAN YOU HELP OUR COMMUNITY SHOP?! As most of you know, our Manager, Bliss, has recently left us for new opportunities. Although this presents some challenges for the shop in the short term, it is...
The wind blows where it chooses, you hear the sound of it, you do not know where it comes from or goes. The wind is certainly doing a lot of blowing of late. Last night (Sunday) it rattled around...
‘St Mary’s, a Thousand Years of Coddenham History’, Saturday 27th January 2024 This talk by Roy Tricker, Church Historian, will launch the appeal for funds of £60,000 for the repairs required at St...
Our beautiful candlelit service of Choral Evensong on Sunday 28th January at 4.00 pm celebrates Candlemas, when we think of Christ as the light of the world. Music will be led by the Benefice Choir.
RSPB Garden Birdwatch 26-28 January 2024 The Community Shop has everything you need for the Birdwatch - sunflower seeds, niger seeds, fatballs, peanuts, mixed seeds etc. Collect an identification...
The winter sun shines through the trees, bathing everything it touches in a mellow golden light. From the kitchen wafts the aroma of fresh coffee. A clock ticks, rhythmically marking the steady...
Gabrielle and some of the regular carol singers attended a 'Thank You' event at St Elizabeth Hospice on Tuesday afternoon. The event was held to thank corporate and local fundraisers and included a...
If you are experiencing Financial Hardship, or you know of someone who is, support can be found locally through the organisations listed below. Invariably the sooner help is sought the more options...
The church bells of St. Mary's Coddenham featured on the Radio 4 Bells on Sunday programme at 05.43 on 14th January. The recording is an extract from a quarter peal of Single Oxford Bob Triples...
In recent times I have returned to a hobby of my youth, building model aircraft from kits. My skills are a little rusty but improving with practice and I now have a growing collection. Even a small...
We are always on the look out for bar staff to help out at our events. Occasionally, we are in a position to pay a minimum hourly wage but most of our bookings are charitable events. Attend dance...
Answer: There's lots happening at The Country Club! January Saturday 20th January - Karaoke Night. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday 22nd January - Annual General Meeting 7.30 p.m. February Thursday 1st...
Please pop along to the Coddenham Centre every* Friday between 12.30 and 1.30pm - we’d love to see you! MORE DETAILS HERE! *January - February
Happy New Year from Coddenham Country Club! We hope you are well and had a good Christmas. Thank you for your continued support. We have a number of events and dates for your diary. Please see...
HMG have launched a new consultation, All Information HERE
We Are Hiring! Shop Supervisor – Part-time Coddenham’s award winning Community Shop is a lively, friendly place to work. Owned and managed by the community for the benefit of the community, our...
Courtesy of your local district councillors, Dave Penny and John Whitehead, please find their latest report to the Coddenham Parish Council and residents. Do comment and/or share. Parish Council...
Many thanks to all those involved in the carol singing on 20th December .....singers, Haysel House for the festive hospitality and all those who donated so generously. We raised a fantastic £360 for...
It’s late morning, it’s raining (again) and so gloomy that I need the study light on. How different from yesterday when the sun shone and we were able to enjoy a brisk, winter walk. Then all was...
THANKYOU EVERYONE! Nearly eighty people throughout the morning, huge fun with the help of the SHOTLEY WAILERS, our volunteers, residents and visitors. NEXT BRUNCH 7th APRIL. A HAPPY NEW YEAR!...
Please note the following flood alert for the Coddenham area. HERE Please travel carefully!