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Archive/Category: Month: February 2024
From The Rectory – Marks of Faith
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...
Get your ‘glad rags’ on – party and dance the evening away with friends!
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...
Truly the Son of God, but not Godly
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...
Coddenham Community Shop is ‘5 Star’
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...
From The Rectory – A Timely Reminder
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...
Congratulations to Coddenham’s Amazing Artists
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...
Mumbai Comes to Coddenham
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...
What is a ‘quarry’?
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...
From the Rectory – The Written Word
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...
February Half Term Activities
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...
Broom Hill Volunteer Work Morning
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...
A LOCAL FLOOD ALERT has been issued by the Environment Agency.
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...
A Busy Week at Coddenham Community Shop!
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...
From the Rectory – Mud On The Road
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....
Valentine’s Day at Coddenham Community Shop
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.
NEW Yoga starts at the Coddenham Centre this Weekend!
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...
From the Rectory – In the beginning was the Word
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...