For Christmas and New Year opening hours at the Community Shop see below. Christmas order forms are now available. Last date for orders is Monday 14th December.
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Remembrance Sunday – North Bosmere Benefice
The benefice services for Remembrance Sunday are on the notice sheet, click here The service at St Mary's starts at the wat memorial at 10.45am and is followed by Holy Communion. All are welcome at...
Save the Date and your Jumble!
Save the date and your Jumble for 23rd January 2027 Support the great charity January Jumble at The Coddenham Centre. 10am - 12 noon. Having a clear out? Please keep your adult and children's...
Christmas is Coming at Coddenham Community Shop
Christmas Shopping afternoon at Coddenham Community Shop Thursday 26th November 2 till 5pm Shop local, find unique gifts and get into the Christmas spirit! Great gift ideas and festive treats. Local...
Coddenham Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning at St Mary's Saturday 7th November 10.00 - 12 noon Enjoy a bacon bap while you shop for cards, bows and wrap. Freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes also available. St Mary's Church...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 1st November can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 25th October can be found here REMEMBER clocks go back one hour on 24th October. The service in St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4.00pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for Sunday 18th October can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
The Tailor of Gloucester comes to Coddenham
The Tailor of Gloucester, adapted from the story by Beatrix Potter and performed by Farnham Maltings Theatre, comes to The Coddenham Centre on Saturday 14th November at 3pm. A great show for all the...
Bug Hotel Build
The bugs and minibeasts of Coddenham have been thrilled by the hotel accommodation provided at St Mary's and at The Coddenham Centre. The foundations of a third hotel have been built on the...
Coddenham Community Shop Needs Your Opinion!
With significant uncertainty about our security of tenure, the Shop Management Committee are looking to the future. To begin making plans, we need to find out how important the Shop is to the...
October Coffee Morning at St Mary’s
Coffee Morning St Mary's Church, Saturday 10th October 10.00- 12 noon. Preserves Day - Jam, Marmalade, Chutney for sale. Freshly brewed coffee and home made cakes. All proceeds to the church fabric...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 27th September can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Celebrating Harvest at St Mary’s
Harvest Songs of Praise 2026 The congregation at St Mary's welcomed the Benefice Choir as we celebrated Harvest. Traditional harvest hymns and some more modern versions were enjoyed and donations...
Harvest Songs of Praise at St Mary’s
All are welcome at the Songs of Praise Harvest Service at St Mary's with the Benefice Choir. Sunday 20th September at 6.30pm. Donations of toiletries, tinned goods/cash for Stowmarket Food Bank....
Coddenham Community Shop Update
Planning for the Long-Term Future of the Coddenham Community Shop We would like to update you all on an exciting and once in a generation opportunity to secure the long-term future of our Community...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 13th September can be found here All are welcome at services throughout the Benefice.
Ride and Stride 2026
Suffolk Historic Churches Trust’s ‘Ride and Stride’ is taking place on 12th September and we hope that Coddenham will be well represented. SHCT was formed in 1973 to support all Churches and Chapels...
‘Anything Goes’ at St Mary’s Church
Anything Goes - an evening of varied music - Brass, Mezzo-Soprano and Violin Saturday 31st October at 7.30pm Featuring the popular and talented Raedwald Ensemble with special guest, Steph Holland....
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning - All Things American Saturday 12th September 10.00 - 12 noon. Join us as we commemorate 25 years since 9:11 with all things American. Key Lime and Pecan Pie, Cookies, Blueberry...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 6th September can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 30th August can be found here All are welcome at Benefice services.
Bank Holiday Opening at Coddenham Community Shop
The Community Shop will be open from 10am until 2pm on Bank Holiday Monday - 31st August. Why not pop in for a coffee or stock up on tasty goodies?
North Bosmere Benifice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 23rd August can be found here All are welcome at services throughout the Benefice.
Crowfield Flower Festival
The Flower Festival at Crowfield Church takes place from 29th - 31st August For more details click here
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 16th August can be found here The service at St Mary's, Coddenham is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
Playground Update – Formal Opening TODAY!
Coddenham Playground Update Note; Today's 'Opening' will take place in the Coddenham Centre if raining. All welcome! The Coddenham Centre Trustees are pleased to report that the refurbishment of...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 26th July can be found here The service at St Mary's, Coddenham is Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning at St Mary's Saturday 18th July 10.00am - 12 noon 'Cakes From Around The British Isles' and freshly brewed coffee! All welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Benefice Notice Sheet can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 5th July can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet can be found here FROM THE MINISTRY TEAM As many of you know, I was fortunate in March to have been able to trek to the top of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The summit is at a height of...
Pride in Gosbeck Week
Pride in Gosbeck Week - 20th - 27th June 20th - 21st June - Flower Festival at St Mary's Church - 'Faith in Flowers'. 11-4pm. Song of Praise Sunday at 6.30pm. 21st June - Scarecrows in front...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 21st June can be found here All are welcome at services throughout the Benefice.
St Mary’s Coffee Morning – Savoury Saturday
Savoury Saturday at St Mary's. Saturday 13th June 10.00 - 12 noon Sausage rolls, cheese scones and other savoury delights. Freshly brewed coffee and cake. We look forward to welcoming you. All...
Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrow Trail is Back
Coddenham Open Gardens Sunday 28th June This fantastic community event is back. Don't forget to register your scarecrow at The Community Shop For more information click here Still time to...
Country Club News
Upcoming events at Coddenham Country Club Race Night - Saturday 20th June Open Gardens - Sunday 28th June, open from 11am. England World Cup matches will be screened on large screen tv. Bingo Night...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 14th June can be found here All are welcome at any service throughout the Benefice.
Hemingstone Fete
Hemingstone Fete Saturday 6th June Noon t0 4pm at The Hut Stalls, games, tombola, refreshments, raffle. WW2 Willy's Jeep Competitions - Best jar of strawberry jam Best jug of summer flowers Best...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 7th June can be found here The service at St Mary's is Holy Communion at 11am. All are welcome.
St Elizabeth Hospice Open Garden – Gosbeck
St Elizabeth Hospice Great Garden Trail 2026 Open Garden. For more information click here Church Farm House, Gosbeck, IP6 9SL
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 31st May can be found here The service on 31st May is Benefice Holy Communion at Stonham Parva at 10.00am. We will welcome back Rev. Helen Norris to lead the service.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 17th May can be found here The service at St Mary's, Coddenham is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
Coddenham Coffee Morning
Coddenham Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church Coffee and Plant Sale Saturday 9th May 10.00 - 12 noon
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 10th May can be found here
Bank Holiday Opening at Coddenham Community Shop
The Shop will be open on Monday 4th May from 10am until 2pm for all your Bank Holiday shopping. Why not pop in for a coffee, ice cream or cold drink? Stock up on wine, beer, BBQ meats and other...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 3rd May can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am All are welcome.
Spring Serenade at St Mary’s
Spring Serenade with Suffolk Men's Choir and The Songbirds Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm. Tickets from Coddenham Community Shop or on the door £12. Includes light refreshments. A programme of Swing,...
Country Club Spring Opening Hours
Spring Opening Hours Monday 5-9pm Thursday 5- 9pm Friday 6-11pm Saturday 3-10pm Sunday 3-7pm Up coming events Saturday 2nd May Quiz, register from 7.45pm. GRAB A BURGER will be in the car park from...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 26th April can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4.30pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 19th April can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 12th April can be found here All are welcome at Forest Church at St Mary's Gosbeck 2pm - celebrate new life with outdoor activities, a short service of celebration and free...
North Bosmere Benefice – Forest Church
Forest Church celebrates new life this spring! Sunday 12th April at 2pm St Mary's Church, Gosbeck Themed activities, a time of worship and free refreshments. Please come prepared for weather...
Coddenham Coffee Morning
St Mary's Coffee Morning Saturday 11th April 10.00am - 12 noon Homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee and warm Hot Cross Buns St Mary's Church, Coddenham All proceeds to the Church Fabric...
Easter at St Mary’s Church
You are warmly invited to join us at St Mary's to celebrate Easter and for the rededication of the newly restored West Window. The congregation and PCC would particularly like to invite all those...
Happy Easter from the North Bosmere Benefice
Happy Easter The Notice sheet for Easter services can be found here All are welcome to any Benefice service to celebrate Easter. Next Sunday, 12th April, there is a Forest Church service at St...
Easter at Coddenham Country Club
The Easter weekend is looking busy at The Country Club Good Friday Ploughman's Lunch - Friday 3rd April at 12 noon Mini Beer Festival - Thursday 2nd April - Monday 6th April Grab a Burger - Saturday...
Easter at Coddenham Community Shop
The opening hours for the Community Shop over the Easter weekend are as follows. Good Friday - 3rd April - 9am - 4pm Saturday 4th April - 8am - 4pm Easter Day - Sunday 5th April - CLOSED Easter...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet – Palm Sunday
The Notices for 29th March, Palm Sunday, can be found here The Palm Sunday walk starts at St Mary's Coddenham at 10am. We will walk to Hemingstone for a short service with singing and readings en...
North Bosmere Benfice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 22nd March can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for Sunday 15th March - Mothering Sunday - can be found here The service at St Mary's is at 11.00am followed by refreshments. All are welcome
Broom Hill Work Morning
Many thanks to all those who helped at Broom Hill on Saturday 28th February despite the rainy weather. Lots was achieved but there is still more required to ensure that the brambles don't take over...
Coffee Mornings Are Back!
The first Coffee Morning of 2026 at St Mary's - Saturday 14th March 10.00am - 12 noon. Enjoy a bacon buttie (bacon sponsored by Alex and Lizzie) Freshly brewed coffee and home made cakes also...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for Sunday 8th March can be found here The west window has now been repaired and reinstalled. It looks wonderful. The congregation are planning a special service of thanks for all...
Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows
Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows 28th June 2026 Can you help? We need as many gardens to open as possible. It’s great fun, you meet lots of people and showcase our village to the outside world...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 1st March can be found here The service at St Mary's on 1st March is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
Broom Hill Working Party
The next volunteer working party is on Saturday 28th February. More information can be found here
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet form 22nd February can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4.00pm. All are welcome.
Coddenham Community Shop is 5 Star!!
The Community Shop had a recent food hygiene inspection resulting in a 5 star rating. Since opening the Shop has always kept its 5 star rating which is a reflection of the hard work by the...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 15th February can be found here The service at St Mary's, Coddenham is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 8th February can be found here
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 1st February can be found here This Sunday is Candlemas. It is the 40th day after Christmas, celebrating the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, an important part in the Bible...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 25th January can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4pm. All are welcome.
RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
Big Garden Bird Watch 23rd -25th January 2026 Take part in this citizen science project. The Community Shop has all you need to attract the birds to your garden. Bird seed, peanuts, fat balls,...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 18th January can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
Coddenham Country Club Winter Opening
Winter opening hours at Coddenham Country Club from Monday12th January Monday 5 - 8pm Thursday 5 - 9pm Friday 6 - 11pm Saturday 3 - 9 pm Sunday 4 - 7pm
Shop Local at Coddenham Community Shop
The Community Shop invites you to shop 'Green' this January. Why drive to a supermarket or shopping centre when you can walk or cycle to the Community Shop, saving on time, petrol, pollution and...
Important Message from Haysel House
Please note that from 8th January the our de-fibrillator at Haysel House is out of order as it needs a software update. The machine will need to go Germany for this to be done and is likely to take...
Good News from St Mary’s
Two years ago we launched an appeal for £60,000 to fund repairs to the church masonry and windows. Thanks to individual donations, the support of charitable trusts and a host of fund-raising events...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notices for 11th January can be found here
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 4thn January 2026 can be found here The congregations and clergy of the Benefice wish you all a very Happy New Year and look forward to welcoming you to our services in 2026....
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 28th December can be found here There is a Benefice Holy Communion Service at Creeting St Mary on Sunday 28th December at 10am. The congregation at St Mary's have been pleased...
Thank You Coddenham
Many thanks to all those who supported the village Carol Singing on Wednesday evening. Around 20 singers enjoyed singing around the village, finishing at Haysel House where they were joined by...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 21st December can be found here All are welcome at the Benefice Christmas services. The carol service at St Mary's is at 4pm on Sunday 21st December. On Christmas Eve at 4pm St...
Coddenham Carol Singing
Village Carol Singing Wednesday 17th December meet at the Community Shop at 6.30pm to sing around the village. Finish at Haysel House at approximately 8.15pm for warming festive refreshments....
Christmas Menu at The Coffee Stop
Christmas specials at the Community Shop Coffee Stop. Why not take a break from the present wrapping, card writing and tree decorating? Pop into the Coffee Stop for a Christmas special - Brie and...
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours at Coddenham Community Shop
Your Community Shop will be open throughout this Christmas season. Please note orders for Christmas must be made by Friday 12th December. Christmas and New Year Opening Wednesday 24th December: 8am...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 30th November can be found here Please join us at St Mary's for a special Advent Communion Service with the Be at 4.30pm on Sunday. Followed by a bring and share tea. All are...
Festive Coffee Morning
Festive Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church Saturday 13th December 10.00 - 12 noon Join us for seasonal refreshments and win with our Christmas Raffle and Guess the Weight of .............. We look...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for Sunday 7th December can be found here The service at St Mary's is Holy Communion at 11.00am. Please note refreshments will not be served after the service to allow the Co Op...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 30th November can be found here Please join us at St Mary's for a special Advent Communion Service with the Be at 4.30pm on Sunday. Followed by a bring and share tea. All are...
Gosbeck Brunch and Buy
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 23rd November can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4.00pm. All are welcome.
Coddenham Community Shop Supporting Local Charities This Christmas
The Community Shop is proud to support charities throughout the year and this Christmas we are supporting three very local charities. Christmas cards are now available from Suffolk Wildlife Trust...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 16th December can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Prayer at 9.30am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet – Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday Notice Sheet can be found here The Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary's is at 10.45am followed by Holy Communion. All are welcome.
Christmas at Coddenham Community Shop
Get ready for Christmas at Coddenham Community Shop 'A Little Taste of Christmas' Thursday 20th November from 2pm until 6pm Join us for our popular Christmas Shopping afternoon. See and choose from...
Coddenham Country Club Events
The Country Club looks forward to welcoming you at the following events- Saturday 29th November - Grab a Burger van and Race Night. Food from 6pm. Racing starts at 7pm. Saturday 20th December -...
Christmas Concert at St Mary’s
A Christmas Concert with the East of England Co-Op Band. St Mary's Church. Sunday 7th December at 2pm. Come along to our popular Christmas concert to enjoy a programme of Christmas music and Carols...
Coddenham Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church Saturday 8th November 10,00 - 12 noon Enjoy a bacon buttie while you shop for cards, bows and wrap. Freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes also available. All...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 2nd November can be found here The service at St Mary's on Sunday 2nd November is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 26th October can be found here The service at St Mary's on Sunday 26th October is Evening Prayer at 4.00pm. REMEMBER CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR Raedwald Ensemble Concert Saturday...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 19th October can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 12th October can be found here Reminder - Coffee Morning at St Mary's 10am - 12 noon on Saturday 11th October. All are welcome.
Coddenham Country Club Halloween Party
Halloween Party at Coddenham Country Club Saturday 25th October from 7pm.
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning - Preserves Day Jam, marmalade, chutney for sale. Freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes Saturday 11th October 10.00 - 12 noon All proceeds to the Church Fabric Fund...
Hemingstone Flower Festival
Hemingstone Flower Festival at St Gregory's Church 'Anniversaries' Saturday 4th October - Sunday 5th October. 11am - 4pm. Harvest Evensong on Sunday 5th October at 6.30pm. All are welcome....
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 5th October can be found here The service at St Mary's is Holy Communion at 11.00am. All are welcome.
Mozart at St Mary’s
Mainly Mozart a Concert by The Raedwald Ensemble and Ipswich Chamber Choir. Saturday 25th October 2025 at 7pm. St Mary's Church, Coddenham. This concert by talented local musicians will feature...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 28th September can be found here The service at St Mary's on Sunday is Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
St Mary’s Flower Festival – Thank You
Many thanks to all those who supported the Flower Festival at St Mary's. Thank you to the amazing flower arrangers, the Coffee Morning team, the soup makers and lunch servers, the amazing young...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for Sunday 21st September can be found here The service at St Mary's is a Harvest Songs of Praise at 6pm. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the harvest and our flower...
St Mary’s Flower Festival
St Mary's Flower Festival 'The Life of Jesus' at St Mary's Church Saturday 20th September 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 21st September 11.00am - 4.00pm Refreshments available all day including light...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice for 4th September can be found here Please note that next weekend is the Flower Festival at St Mary's finishing with a Songs of Praise on Sunday 21st...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 31st August can be found here. The service this week is a Benefice Holy Communion Service at Stonham Aspal at 10am. All are welcome. St Mary's Flower Festival is on Saturday...
Ride and Stride 2025
Suffolk Historic Churches Trust’s ‘Ride and Stride’ is taking place on 13th September and we hope that Coddenham will be well represented. SHCT was formed in 1973 to support all Churches and Chapels...
Coddenham Community Shop Bank Holiday Opening
The Community Shop will be open on Bank Holiday Monday - 25th August, from 10am until 2pm for all your essentials. Why not pop in for a coffee and delicious home made cake? or stock up on wines and...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 24th August can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
St Mary’s Fundraising Update
St Mary’s Church Appeal Update As you are aware in January 2024 we launched a fundraising appeal for essential work needed to ensure our beautiful church is maintained in good repair for present and...
Crowfield Flower Festival
Crowfield Flower Festival All Saints’ Church, August Bank Holiday Weekend (Sat. 23rd, Sun. 24th, Mon. 25th August) 10.30am to 5.00pm daily Fabulous flower displays on the fun theme of “TIME”...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 17th August can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
Calling All Flower Arrangers!
Are you a frustrated flower arranger? As part of the preparations for the Flower Festival at St Mary's, we have arranged an informal evening with flower arranger Rebekah on Tuesday 19th August at St...
Events at Coddenham Country Club
What's On at the country Club this August? Thursday 21st August - Bank Holiday Beer Festival 5pm. Thursday 21st to Monday 25th. New ales and ciders to try. Usual opening hours. Saturday 23rd...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 10th August can be found here Please see the Notice Sheet for service details. Saturday 9th August Coffee Morning at St Mary's 10am - 12 noon.
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church. Saturday 9th August. 10am - 12 noon. Celebrate the fruit harvest of the world with our home made cakes - lemon, orange, banana, dates, apples, blueberries...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 3rd August can be found here This week's service at St Mary's is Holy Communion at 11am. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here The service at St Mary's on Sunday 27th July is Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet can be found here. The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am on Sunday 20th July. All are welcome. Many thanks to all those who supported the...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 13th July can be found here. There is no service at St Mary's this Sunday but all are welcome at services throughout the Benefice.
Forest Church at St Mary’s
7Forest Church Success The North Bosmere Benefice hosted Forest Church at St Mary’s, Coddenham on Sunday 29th June; the first of this type of service in the Benefice. The plan was to celebrate...
Coddenham Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning goes Continental at St Mary's Church Featuring Danish pastries, pain au chocolat and warm croissants Saturday 12th July 10.00am - 12 noon Homemade cakes and freshly brewed...
Shop Local!
Shop local at Coddenham Community Shop The Co Op at Claydon will be closed for refurbishment until 24th July. No need to travel far to a supermarket - support your local Community Shop. Daily...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 6th July can be found here The service at St Mary's is Morning Worship at 9.30am. All are welcome.
Good news! Zip Wire Repaired!
Recent visitors to the playground at the Recreation Ground will have noticed that the zip wire has been closed. Some repairs were required to bring it up to current safety standards. Good news -...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 29th June can be found here Benefice Forest Church The North Bosmere Benefice invites you to Forest Church on Sunday 29th June. An opportunity to celebrate God’s creation and...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 22nd June can be found here The service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here Morning Worship at St Mary's at 9.30am. All are welcome. Support St Gregory's at Hemingstone - their fete is on Saturday 14th from...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for Pentecost, 8th June, can be found here.
Benefice Forest Church
The North Bosmere Benefice invites you to Forest Church on Sunday 29th June. An opportunity to celebrate God’s creation and worship in the open air. Meet in the churchyard at St Mary’s, Coddenham...
Coddenham Country Club Events
June events at The Country Club Saturday 7th June 6pm - 8pm Grab a Burger parked at the Country Club. Eat in at CCC or take away. Race Night Saturday 7th June at 7pm
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
Saturday Scone and Sponge Special at St Mary's Coffee Morning Saturday 7th June 10am - 12 noon. Freshly brewed coffee and cakes. We look forward to welcoming you.
From the North Bosmere Benefice Ministry Team
FROM THE MINISTRY TEAM Across the Benefice in our beautiful churches we have had the joy of celebrating Easter followed by the more worldly celebrations of commemorating the end of the fighting...
North Bosmere Benefice – Rogation Sunday
Rogation Sunday 25th May An ancient festival with increasing relevance today Rogation is an ancient church festival which asks for God’s blessing on a community’s agriculture and industry to...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Benefice Notice Sheet for 18th May can be found here Many thanks to all those who supported St Mary's Church last weekend. It was a very busy weekend starting on Thursday evening with the VE...
VE Day 80 in Coddenham – What a busy week!
What a busy week as Coddenham commemorated and celebrated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. On Thursday evening villagers met in the churchyard at St Mary's to join with the nation in lighting a...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 11th May can be found here Please note there is a Coffee Morning and plant sale at St Mary's on Saturday from 10am and a summer concert by the Ipswich Hospital Band on Sunday...
St Mary’s Coffee Morning and More!
It's a busy week at St Mary's. On Thursday 8th May at 9.30 the beacon will be lit in the churchyard followed by a peal of bells to commemorate VE Day. Saturday 10th May is the monthly Coffee...
From the North Bosmere Benefice Ministry Team -Rogationtide
ROGATIONTIDE WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO US IN 2025? The word Rogation comes from the Latin word “Rogare” meaning to ask and historically Rogation Days is a time to ask God for a fruitful harvest. ...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet for 27th April can be found here. Our churches celebrated Easter last Sunday with a variety of services. The churches were beautifully decorated with spring...
A Summer’s Evening with Ipswich Hospital Band
A Summer's Evening with Ipswich Hospital Band at St Mary's Coddenham Sunday 11th May at 7.30pm A varied programme including music to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Tickets £10 from...
St Mary’s Annual Report
St MARY’S CODDENHAM: ANNUAL REPORT - 2024 The Report was presented at the Annual Church Parish Meeting. CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT Our Rector, Rev’d Philip Payne, retired in August and is greatly missed....
Happy Easter from the North Bosmere Benefice
The Easter services for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here. Easter will be celebrated at St Mary's with a service of Holy Communion at 11.00am on Easter Day. The congregation at St Mary's...
Coddenham Coffee Morning
Coddenham Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church Homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee and warm hot cross buns. Saturday 19th April 10.00 - 12 noon. Easter crafts for children. Come along for a very...
Coddenham Commemorates VE Day
Coddenham Commemorates VE DAY May 2025 sees the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), the day that the second world war ended in Europe. The 8th May 1945 was a day that some Coddenham...
Thank You Coddenham
Thank you! Many thanks to all those who completed the questionnaire about the Coddenham playground and special thanks to those who drew pictures - Alice F, Bradley, Ted, Alice C and Lily. We...
North Bosmere Benefice – From The Ministry Team
Do you remember the jingle that used to listen to when we were children? “Stop, look and listen before you cross the street. Stop look and listen before you cross the street. You use your eyes, you...
Easter at Coddenham Community Shop
Lots of Easter goodies available in the Shop to help you celebrate Easter. Eggs, cards, wine, flowers from Katie's Garden and lots more. Remember you can order meat, bread, cheese etc for your...
Coddenham Commemorates VE Day
The 8th May sees the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Coddenham will join with the rest of the country to commemorate this occasion. Many thanks to the History Club, particularly Sally and Sylvia, who...
Easter at St Mary’s Church
All are welcome to celebrate Easter at St Mary's. Palm Sunday - 13th April 10am meet at St Mary's to walk to St Gregory's in Hemingstone. Join in songs and readings en route. Good Friday - 18th...
Mothering Sunday at Coddenham Community Shop
This week we have new deliveries from DeepMills chocolate and a wine delivery. Don't forget the beautiful plants from Katie's Garden and our lovely craft ranges.
The Bells of St Mary’s
St Mary's Church has a peal of 8 bells, three of which date to the eighteenth century. When they are rung they add to the atmosphere of our beautiful village creating a link to the past. This year...
Mothering Sunday Services in the North Bosmere Benefice
Mothering Sunday There are Mothering Sunday services in most of the Benefice churches on Sunday 30th March. The Notice Sheet with more details can be found here The service at St Mary's is at...
North Bosmere Benefice Notices
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here The service at St Mary's on Sunday 23rd March is Evening Prayer at 4pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice for 16th March can be found here Morning Worship at St Mary's at 9.30am followed by refreshments. All welcome.
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
Coffee Mornings at St Mary's are back! Saturday 15th March 10.00 - 12 noon. Enjoy a warming bacon buttie, with freshly brewed coffee and home made cakes. Bacon sponsored by Alex and Lizzie. Fair...
News from Coddenham Country Club
Country Club Opening Hours Monday 5pm - 9pm Thursday 5pm - 9pm - note new earlier opening time. Friday 6pm - 11pm Saturday 3pm - 9pm Sunday 3pm - 7pm Guests are welcome but any guests who frequent...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here
From The North Bosmere Benefice Ministry Team
5th March this year is Ash Wednesday, so called because it is the day starting Lent when, from the Middle Ages, it became a custom to be marked in ash with the sign of the cross. (There will be...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here This week's service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 16th February can be found here. There service at St Mary's this Sunday is Morning Prayer at 9.30am. There are two services coming up in March which are great opportunities to...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet.
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice for 9th February can be found here All are welcome at any service throughout the Benefice.
Now For Something Completely Different!
Feeling the 'winter blues'? The Coddenham Centre has just the thing to cheer you up! Sponsored by Creative Arts East we are able to bring you George Egg - a comedian who cooks!! George will show...
North Bosmere Benfice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 2nd February can be found here. There are two services for Candlemas in the Benefice this week. Holy Communion at Coddenham at 11.00am and Choral Evensong at Hemingstone at...
North Bosmrer Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here. The service at St Mary's on Sunday 26th January is Evening Prayer at 4.00pm. All are welcome.
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The service at St Mary's on Sunday 19th January is Morning Prayer at 9.30am. All are welcome. The Notice Sheet for 19th January can be found here
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for 12th January 2025 can be found here. This Sunday is Plough Sunday with a 'Ploughing For All ' service at Stonham Aspal at 10.30. Plough Sunday services at Hemingstone at 9.30am...
Message From the North Bosmere Benefice Ministry Team
I have always thought January a rather disappointing month. We have the greeting of the new year then we collapse into what is usually the worst of the winter weather, cold and depressing....
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The Notice Sheet for the North Bosmere Benefice can be found here
Happy Christmas from St Mary’s
The North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet for 22nd December can be found here Christmas Services at St Mary's Sunday 22nd December- Candlelit Carol Service at 4pm with the Benefice Choir. Followed by...
Post Office Christmas Opening Times
The Post Office at Coddenham Community Shop will not be open on Monday 23rd or Friday 27th December. Stamps can be purchased from the till in the Shop. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Christmas Coffee Morning at St Mary’s
Christmas Coffee Morning Saturday 14th December 10.00 - 12 noon Festive fayre, mulled wine, coffee and homemade cakes Win with our mega Christmas Tombola and festive sweet treats hamper Christmas...
Village Carol Singing
Village Carol Singing Wednesday 18th December Join us as we walk through the village, singing as we go; our final carols will be at Haysel House (at approx 8pm) where we will be rewarded with...
St Mary’s Notice Sheet
The North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet for 15th December can be found here All are welcome at St Mary's for Morning Worship at 9.30am on Sunday 15th. Next Sunday - 22nd December at 4.00pm join us...
Christmas at Coddenham Country Club
The Country Club will be open this Christmas as follows Christmas Eve - 4pm - 10pm Christmas Day -12pm - 2pm Boxing Day - 5pm - 9pm New Year's Eve - 7pm - 12.30am New Year's Day - 12pm - 2pm...
Christmas Orders at Coddenham Community Shop Updated
Don't forget you can order, meat, vegetable, dairy products, fruit and veg from the Community Shop. Order forms available in store. Last ordering dates as follows - Meat - 10th December for...
Benefice Notice Sheet
The North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet for Sunday 8th December can be found here Please note there is no service at St Mary's this Sunday but the other Benefice churches have lots going on.
Christmas Opening Times at Coddenham Community Shop
The Shop will be open across the Christmas Season for all your essentials and more! Christmas and New Year Opening Monday 23rd December 8am - 5pm Tuesday 24th December - 8am - 2pm Wednesday 25th...
From The Ministry Team – ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Sunday morning 1st December 1984, a bunch of young spotty English pop stars who were more or less just out of school and had taken over the pop culture of the world,...
Christmas Brunch and Buy at Gosbeck Village Hall
New Jewellery Range at Coddenham Community Shop
Great Christmas gift idea - new jewellery range at Coddenham Community Shop.
St Mary’s Notice Sheet
This week's service at St Mary's is Evening Prayer at 4.00pm. All are welcome. The Notice Sheet for The North Bosmere Benefice for 24th November can be found here
Christmas at Coddenham Community Shop
The amazing Christmas windows are in place thanks to our very talented volunteer, Helen. So it must be time for Christmas Shopping! Our Christmas Shopping Event will take place...
Christingle Service at All Saints’ Church, Crowfield
Christingle Service Sunday 17th November at 4.00pm at All Saints' Church, Crowfield. Join us to make a Christingle, have fun and celebrate. All welcome.
East of England Co-Op Band – Christmas Concert
Co-Op Band Christmas Celebration Concert at St Mary's Church Sunday 8th December at 2.30pm. Tickets for this popular event are selling fast and numbers are limited. Tickets are available from...
North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet
The North Bosmere Benefice Notice Sheet for 17th November can be found here The service at St Mary's on 17th November is Morning Prayer at 9.30am. All are welcome. The November Coffee Morning at St...
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
November Coffee Morning - Saturday 16th November 10.00 - 12 noon. Enjoy a bacon buttie whilst shopping for cards, bows and wrap. (Bacon kindly sponsored by Alex and Lizzie) Freshly brewed coffee...
Order your Turnbull’s Turkey at Coddenham Community Shop
Christmas is coming at Coddenham Community Shop! Local - just 3 miles from Coddenham - Turnbull's Turkeys and chickens can now be ordered. Please order early for collection on 24th December. Coming...
Remembrance Day at St Mary’s
The Remembrance Day service at St Mary's will begin by the memorial at 10.45 on Sunday 10th November. The Service will continue inside with a service of Holy Communion. All are welcome to come to...
From the Benefice Ministry Team
We are coming to the end of our harvest celebrations. The time when we show our gratitude, in churches and in schools, that the fruits of the labours of our farmers - and all those who contributed...
Thank You Ravi
On Friday 25th October volunteers and customers gathered in the Community Shop to say 'thank you' and 'farewell' to Ravi. Ravi has run the outreach Post Office at The Coddenham Centre for the last 8...