Welcome to Wickham Market Parish News. We aim to provide you with updates and information as well as local news which may have an impact on us, for instance major road closures.

Read on to find out more.

 

Book to come and see how Suffolk Community Foundation can help you apply for funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund at Campsea Ashe on Wednesday 9th October 2024

The Sizewell C Community Fund is a grant programme that will provide up to £23m over the next decade for local charities, community groups and social enterprises in East Suffolk who are delivering projects that benefit local communities impacted by the construction of Sizewell C.

Sarah and James from Suffolk Community Foundation, who are administering the fund, will be at the Station House in Campsea Ashe on Wednesday 9th October and are inviting groups to come and see them to discuss project ideas, ask questions about the Community Fund, and to get support with making an application. Bringing a couple of team members along is encouraged – the more questions you ask, the better!

 The 45 minute appointments can be booked online at: www.sizewellcfund.org.uk or by calling the team on 01473 602 602.

 

 

FREE Bike Health Checks, Live Music, Bar and Makers Market, Saturday 7th September. Plus a Sticker Book Competition!

To celebrate that the Tour of Britain Men 2024 is coming through Wickham Market on Sunday the 8th September there will be on The Hill, on Saturday 7th September, FREE bike health checks, live music (from 11.30am) and a small Parish Council run 'bar' with soft and alcoholic drinks for sale (alcohol will only be sold from 11am).

 The monthly 'Makers Market' will also be taking place so browse the stalls, enjoy a drink and some entertainment and get your bike checked with Re-Cycle. You can book a FREE 20-minute check session from 9.30am until 1.30pm (To avoid disappointment on the day, please book your bike check in advance via message to 07960 122932). Walk-ins on the day may be possible if not all sessions are pre booked. 

There is a bike trail sticker book competition for children to take part in between now and the 7th September.  There are ten businesses around Wickham Market with special bike stickers in their windows. Within those businesses, they each have some story books. To take part in the competition participants will need to visit all 10 businesses to get their stickers to complete their story books.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ways to Wellness

The Woodbridge Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), in partnership with the Rural Coffee Caravan, is pleased to announce The ‘Ways to Wellness Walk In’ event in Wickham Market is open to all members of the public and will provide opportunities for residents to informally chat with representatives from a whole range of services dedicated to their overall wellbeing. The type of information available will include, but is not limited to, finance challenges, memory and mobility, physical and mental health &and wellbeing, caring for loved ones, winter warmth and home safety. Free refreshments will be available to everyone who attends. Details of the Wickham Market event is listed below; more events are planned for later in the year and into 2025.
 
Wickham Market Village Hall, Friday 27th September 10am – 12pm

The Be Well Bus will also be attending some of these events (not all) and with its SiSU Health Check Machine on board people will be able to receive a FREE mini health check which can be carried out in under 5 minutes. This check measures height, weight and your Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, and heart rate.

Celebrate Summer Market - a great success

The Wickham Market, Celebrate Summer Market took place on Saturday 10th of August. With more than 30 stalls there was a wealth of artisan craft, homewares, baked goods and fresh produce for sale. Many local charities and organisations took the opportunity to have a stand and were able to share how they can help and support our community. There was plenty of opportunity to browse and buy as well as catch up and chat with others. A big thank you to the Community Choir who gave a great performance and to the many volunteers who helped set up the market (from 5.30am) and helped pack away afterwards. We are already planning for our Christmas Market for Saturday 30th November, so if you would like to book a pitch do get in touch with us at deputyclerk@wickhammarketpc.com

Lorem initius...

Transport Solutions for Anyone Finds Using Public Transport Difficult

If you or someone you know, does not have access to a car or finds using public transport difficult, Coastal Accessible Transport Services (CATS), a non-profit organisation, based at Leiston can h

If you or someone you know, does not have access to a car or finds using public transport difficult, Coastal Accessible Transport Services (CATS), a non-profit organisation, based at Leiston can help.

CATS operates Katch based within Wickham Market, Framlingham, Snape, Tunstall and Hacheston as well as the Connecting Communities Buses that operates three services that span East Suffolk. These bus services are on-demand, and need to be pre-booked and are all wheelchair accessible.

CATS has a range of options including a voluntary driver driven Community Car service who will take you to the supermarket or to an appointment, wait for you and then bring you home. It costs 45p per mile and there is an annual membership fee of £20.

Wheels within Wheels is also operated by CATS and is a fully wheelchair accessible car/MPV that is charged at 45p a mile for peoples going to Ipswich hospital,

 There is also a door to door/dial a ride service which is for limited journeys of up to 9/10 miles and is predominantly for trips to Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham and Woodbridge. Return fares for these are, £4.50, for up to four miles and £5.50 for 4-9 miles. This service can be booked for individuals or groups to go to appointments, visit friends and family or to visit a local attraction. You need to register the service which costs £15 for the entire year.

To book or to clarify which service best fits for you or someone you know please contact CATS, their phone number is 01728 830516 or email community.transport@cats-paws.co.uk. The website is www.cats-paws.co.uk

 

 

The Wickham Market Village Show was held over two days on the 4th and 5th August 2024.

There were 420 entries to the numerous competition categories which included flowers, plants, vegetables, baking, art, crafts and photography. It was lovely to see so many entries from children. Visitors made the most of the catering facilities, enjoying the opportunity to meet friends and family and share lunch with them.

The theme of the weekend was 'bees' and a Wickham Market bee keeper was on hand to give advice and share information with visitors.

A huge 'thank you' to the planning committee and to everyone who helped over the weekend, sponsored a category or donated a raffle prize or cake.

The Be Well Bus was in Wickham Market on Wednesday 10th July. 

It was organised by East Suffolk District Council and gave everyone the opportunity to visit the bus and find out about a wide range of advice, services and organisations. These included help, advice and support for already established, East Suffolk businesses, as well as training workshops and start up advice for anyone considering being their own boss.

 

Also on hand were representatives from CAP who provide a range of sessions on money management, cooking on a budget and making your money go further. With free exercise class information from Step by Step, help with options regarding care at home plus information for people and carers regarding Alzheimer’s disease and sight loss, there was a wealth of details available.

If you couldn’t visit the Be Well Bus, please see below for the contact details of the various support and organisations mentioned.

East Suffolk Means Business - for advice, grants and training for established businesses, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies: www.eastsuffolkmeansbusiness.co.uk

Start Your New Business Well - do you have a business idea and want to make it happen or have you started a new business in the last 12 months? - Free online business workshops and one to one advice if you are East Suffolk based: www.menta.org.uk/start-up-training

Be Your Own Boss - find out about setting up as self-employed and provide home-help, gardening or handy-person services. -  Free help and support from Community Catalysts: Contact Jayne Vaughan, email her at jayne.vaughan@communitycatalysts.co.uk or phone 07435 943 673

Don’t Fudge it. Budget - a free service to help you manage your money: Call Julia Rose on 07930 197338 or email juliarose@caplifeskills.org

Lifting the Weight of Debt - free debt advice and personal support: Call 0800 328 0006 or visit www.capdebthelp.org

Care and Support - a directory to help you find local people who offer help at home, with meals, gardening and getting out and about: Visit www.smallgoodstuff.co.uk/Suffolk

Step by Step. Better Balance Sessions - improve your strength and balance; reduce your risk of falling with gentle, chair-based exercises: For more information, session dates and times call 01473 345350