Welcome to our What's On page. Everything happening during the coming month is listed here, but but please check the Village Hall and News pages for information about events that are planned for later on.
See, also, Neighbour's Events at Occold, Debenham, Pettaugh, Redlingfield, Thornham and Thorndon.
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September 2020
Saturday 12th Suffolk Ride & Stride 9am-5pm. At a church near you Monday 14th Parish Council meeting 8pm on Zoom. Sunday 20th ‘Back to Church Sunday’ @ 9.30am St Andrew’s Church Thursday 24th Library Van Monthly Stop, Layby 9.45, then The Street 10.05 Friday 25th Macmillan Coffee Morning 10-12 @ Rose Cottage, Grange Rd Wednesday 30th Oil Syndicate order deadline
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Volunteers Urgently NeededCommunity First RespondersJoin a ZOOM meeting 19:00 2nd September 2020 for more information.
Please contact mike@favager.co.uk for the meeting details. Mike has been a Community First Responder (CFR) in Mendlesham since 2009 and is now the only volunteer covering Mendlesham & Wickham Skeith
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Village Hall News
...once again the printing press will not be challenged by the news from the Village Hall...but we hope for an opening soon! Maybe October...
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Macmillan Coffee Morning Friday 25th September There will be covered areas in our garden, socially distanced of course, and pots of tea/ coffee for each table. Paper cups will be available for the forgetful. Covid 19 has altered many lives and changed the ways of the world. But folks still need amazing charities like Macmillan and we do a good job in this village with our fundraising. There will be envelopes available for donations, to save handling cash.
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Oil Syndicate
The scheme continues to get bigger and better with every passing year and currently orders oil for around two thirds of the village. In the last 12 months we collectively ordered 108,000 litres, up from 90,000 the previous year. And, thanks to your support, we were once again able to strike excellent deals with the oil companies.
In case you’re unfamiliar with the scheme, here’s a reminder of how it works. If you'd like to use the syndicate, there’ll be five opportunities (up from four in the past) to place orders over the next 12 months: - by 30 November - by 31 January - by 31 March (additional new date) - by 30 June
I’ll place a reminder in the village newsletter and also send you an email reminder around two weeks before each of these dates. Then, on or before any of the dates, let me know by email (or phone if you don’t have email) that you’d like to be included in the next order. I’ll need to know: - address and telephone number(s) - unless you’ve ordered before - quantity required (min 500 litres) - any special instructions - eg concerning delivery
- price - expected delivery date - the company's contact details in case you need to speak to them directly
If you've any questions please ring Jerry on 765908 or email jerrybassett@icloud.com
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Wickham Skeith Scarecrow Competition
Well done to all 26 residents who displayed their scarecrows, it certainly brought a smile to lot of people during worrying times.
We are very grateful to Olivia Gardener who had the difficult task of judging them yesterday. This is her summary:
The village emerged from lockdown with its community spirit intact and entered the Scarecrow event with 26 exhibits of huge quality and variety. Nigel Merriam and Olivia Gardiner walked around the village and judged each participant individually.
We realised that in order to find a worthy winner amongst all the excellent entries there had to be some basic criteria as it was obvious a lot of thought and hard work had gone in to each one of them. We decided that the winning Scarecrow should be able to perform its original task and scare the birds!
The judges still had difficulty deciding an all-out winner so it was agreed, in the end, there would be joint winners. They judged the best Scarecrows were Simon and Rachel Pyke on Grange Road for their marvellous ‘Farm Worker/Tramp’ and Donna Gooderham on The Street for her ‘Bright Lady in Straw Hat’.
Two Highly Commended prizes went to Poppy Carle on Grange Road for her ‘Witch on the Roof’ and the other to Wendy Thomas in St Andrews Close for her ‘Bird Lady’ Other notable scarecrows were Jos Bryant’s ‘Queen Victoria’ with all her face details hand stitched. Seb and Caz Goodge’s ‘Fisherman’, Serge Cador for ‘Sarkozy’ and we have all enjoyed ‘Spiderman’ hanging on the village sign from Martina, Tristan and children; a very original entry.
It is impossible to mention everyone but I would like to congratulate all those who participated, it was hugely enjoyable walking around the entire village and a great honour to be asked to judge”. Olivia Gardiner, Wickham Place, The Green.
You should be able to see the scarecrows on the Village Website at: http://wickhamskeith.suffolk.cloud/wickham-skeith-picture-gallery/scarecrows-2020/
The mobile library is returning to normal service. Reservations are now available so customers can request specific books and pick them up at their local library or the mobile library. Due to the quarantining of books it may take a little longer for items to become available. Next visits to Wickham Skeith: 27 August, 24 September, 22 October,
9.45-10am layby @ Chalet Bungalows. 10.05-10.20 @ Haymead House, The Street.
NB Visits to the Eye Library are still by appointment only.
Please remember that if you have any concerns, need any help with shopping, someone to run errands or simply a person to chat with, please get in touch with one of the following. They will direct you to the most suitable volunteer. Margaret Jones-Evans: 767121, Liz and Pete Davidson: 766622, Jenny and Will Elphick: 766885, Nigel and Sue Merriam: 766222.
Local services.
Below we list further local services that were not in the previous Newsletter.
J Lawes are now taking orders for delivery with account customers or prepayment.
Outdoor markets and car showrooms will be able to reopen from 1 June.
Other retailers open from 15th June providing Coronavirus cases continue to fall.
Doorstep deliveries are being offered by Morrisons for the vulnerable and elderly. Call - 0345 611 6111 - select extension 5 to place your order. They offer a range of groceries and household essentials.
The Bull Auberge at Yaxley prepare freshly made ready meals for you to collect to heat up at home. Menu available on Social media or phone 01379 783604.
Diss Garden Centre – Now Open Mon to Sat, 9am to 5.30pm. Sunday 10-4pm. 12 customers at a time. Card or contactless payments. No cash.
Goodies' Food Hall, Long Stratton: is delivering; minimum order value applies - www.goodiesfoodhall.co.uk 01379 676880
Marrfish - local fresh fish frozen & delivered the day after your order, minimum order value applies. www.marrfish.co.uk
Myhills of Diss – Pet and garden centre, they will deliver. 01379 642465.
Clarkes of Walsham. Building materials, order online 5 to 10 days delivery: https://www.clarkesofwalsham.co.uk/coronavirus phone 01359 259259
Remember,if you are feeling vulnerable there is no need to take risks – our volunteers are keen to help.
We are all feeling under pressure with the situation, and if for any reason you need help or need to talk to someone, please contact one of the following.
Margaret Jones-Evans: 767121 Liz and Pete Davidson: 766622 Jenny and Will Elphick: 766885 Nigel and Sue Merriam: 766222.
If you have email and are not receiving updates please let us know: our contact details - nhmerriam@btconnect.com Tel; 766222
Numerous local businesses are striving to keep going by offering delivery or takeaway options. We have listed some below, please talk to them and see if they can help and check to see if Wickham Skeith is within their delivery area. Some of the traders will have a minimum price for delivery.
The Four Horseshoes has a takeaway menu and are also offering grocery, meat and booze boxes, see website: https://www.thefourhorseshoes.net/en-GB/homepage Tel 01379678777
The Stoke Ash White Horse is providing a “take away” service during the crisis. The will prepare meals, you can see the menu online, just phone 01379 678222, put your order through payment over the phone by card with order. Mon – Sun 4 - 9pm, Sun (lunch only) 12 – 3pm www.whitehorse-suffolk.co.uk
They are also now running a Pub Shop taking orders for fresh produce with contactless shopping. Telephone daily between 12pm and 4pm and place your order for next day collection. More details on their website: www.whitehorse-suffolk.co.uk, Tel: 01379 678222.
Classic Fresh Foods are taking orders for a variety of veg/fruit boxes online: https://www.classicvegbox.co.uk/ , they will deliver your order to the car park at The Four Horseshoes on Thursday mornings between 10am and 11.30am.
The Walnut Tree at Thwaite is also selling vegetarian takeaway meals. Telephone 01449 766003 to order and pay.
M and M Butchers in Stowupland are delivering and their telephone number is 01449 677720.
G.Shurey & Son Butchers in Eye. 01379 871061 Will deliver.
If you have a regular supplier it is worth giving them a call and enquire to see if they are delivering.
Sam at Knoll Farm has offered assistance, should pets/ livestock need to be taken to the vets, whilst owners are self quarantined or in the unfortunate event of them contracting the virus. 07742 450908.
As so often happens, situations like this can provide an opportunity for unscrupulous people to operate. We have heard instances where fraudsters have offered to shop, taking the money and not returning. We suggest you pay for the shopping when it is delivered. Also suspicious phone calls have started on a similar line, please be aware!
Our latest update for Wickham Skeith residents.
Please remember that if you have any concerns, need any help with shopping, someone to run errands or simply a person to chat with, please get in touch with one of the following. They will direct you to the most suitable volunteer. Margaret Jones-Evans: 767121, Liz and Pete Davidson: 766622, Jenny and Will Elphick: 766885, Nigel and Sue Merriam: 766222.
Should you need help from the Food Bank, please ring Carl on 01449 781650 or Bridget on 01449 677422 or Andy on 01449 78297. For further details please visit the Coronavirus page in the News section.
24th Match 2020. Compiled by Huw Roberts, wickhamskeithpc@hotmail.com.
NHS general public advice: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
This includes links to sources of more information, including: Public Health England: guidance on social distance and for vulnerable people: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people
UK Govt advice: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus, includes:
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Get help if you an extremely vulnerable person: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
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Mid-Suffolk and Babergh District Council
MSDC main COVID-19 page: https://www.babergh.gov.uk/features/our-covid-19-response/
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‘Home, not alone’
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You can find further information on social media using #Covid19Suffolk
Suffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council response and information: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/, including: changes to services; advice for schools, businesses, Suffolk Health and Children’s Centres, and more.
Latest info: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/latest-information/
Heating Installation Grants
In Suffolk there are still a large number of houses that do not have a central heating system with a boiler and radiators. Could you qualify for a grant towards first time central heating, either oil or gas, depending on availability. The funding comes from National Grid and Community Interest Company: Affordable Warmth Solution’s Warm Homes Fund and is available across Suffolk until 2021 or until funding runs out.
Additional Council funding is available to cover up to 100% of the costs so residents could get a free system although landlords are required to contribute. Residents must own their property or be privately renting (i.e. not a council house or housing association property) and must not have an existing central heating system (a boiler and radiators). Eligibility criteria apply - For more information see www.greensuffolk.org/whf Anyone who would like to know more about the scheme please contact the organisers by:
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