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Summer Fun at The Coddenham Centre
For details of our next SUMMER BRUNCH plus a SUMMER QUIZ NIGHT, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK HERE PLUS Did you know, you can hire The Coddenham Centre for exclusive use of three hours of badminton or...
Last Week for Parish Survey Returns!
.....and did we mention the opportunity to win a hamper...? Help shape the future of Coddenham with your feedback and comments. If you have already returned to your distributor, the Community Shop...
The Latest Notice Sheet from St Mary’s Church
Please CLICK HERE for your latest Notice Sheet from St Mary's Church
More Nordic Walking at The Coddenham Centre!
Enjoy Walking in the Suffolk Countryside? Walk better, with more benefits and nice company too! Just Click on this Link to go to the latest details from the Suffolk School of Nordic Walking @The...
Shape the Future of Coddenham
Following the successful Coddenham Jubilee celebrations, there is now an opportunity to shape a Community Plan together, with a Parish wide SURVEY. There has been no parish-wide Survey since 2000....
What A Success – Coddenham Cracks the Big Lunch
Congratulations to everyone in the Coddenham community and beyond, who came together to celebrate H.M. the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with the Big Lunch at The Coddenham Centre on Sunday 5th June....
Coddenham Jubilee Celebrations Underway
Nearly 150 people attended Thursday's beacon lighting in Coddenham to herald the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Our thanks to Sybil Gayfer for lighting duties and to the Day Foundation...
Coddenham Car Charging is Still One of the Most Competitive!
Look at the Coddenham Centre’s Offer HERE
A Jubilee Commemorative Mug for every Coddenham Parish Resident Under 12. Plus NOW ON SALE!
A limited run of commemorative porcelain china mugs have been manufactured to mark the Queens Platinum Jubilee in Coddenham. Each child under the age of twelve and having resided for more than six...
A Jubilee Commemorative Mug for every Coddenham Parish Resident Under 12.
A limited run of commemorative bone china mugs are being manufactured to mark the Queens Platinum Jubilee in Coddenham. Each child under the age of twelve and having resided for more than six months...
JUBILEE UPDATE!
BBC Radio Suffolk's Mark Murphy gave a thumbs up on Sunday for Coddenham's CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN efforts, 'I popped into Coddenham and it looking amazing'. Thanks for the encouragement Mark! We also...
Light the Fire for Jubilee Celebrations!
After a successful CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN (thank you those who supported), along with the rest of the Country we light the Jubilee Beacon at 9.45pm on Thursday 2nd June at St Mary's Church, Please join...
East Anglia Green Consultation – Bringing Off Shore, On Shore
The UK has set a clear ambition for our country to be a global leader in clean energy. The Government has set a commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and an ambition to...
Deadline for Comments or Views on Community Governance Review.
Mid Suffolk District Council has commenced a Community Governance Review in all parts of the District. The purpose of the review is to enable the Council to consider what changes are needed to...
Introducing NEW, Coddenham Parish Council Surgeries.
PARISH COUNCIL 'DROP IN' SURGERIES starting TUESDAY 7 JUNE 2022 2pm to 4pm HELD AT THE CODDENHAM COMMUNITY SHOP If you have a query, a concern, an idea please pop in and speak with one of your...
Next Step in Preparations for Jubilee Celebrations!
After the successful arrival of the Festival of Suffolk Torch last Saturday, we follow up with a CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN litter pick, this Saturday 28th May at 10am Please meet at The Coddenham Centre,...
Welcome the Festival of Suffolk Jubilee Torch
THANKYOU everybody who turned out to welcome the Festival of Suffolk Torch to Coddenham! Local hero Margaret Baker was handed the torch by Hemingstone Hero Alex Adams, as part of its 500 mile...
Lockdales Evaluation Morning will be joined by the Coffee Station – Thursday!
Use this unique free opportunity on your doorstep and call in at Lockdales roadshow at The Coddenham Centre - Thursday 19th May from 10am until 2pm. More details Call in for a cup of coffee at the...
St Mary’s Churchyard Tops for Wild Flowers Again
Nice to see in the latest Suffolk Wildlife Trust magazine, St Mary's church, Coddenham, is number one in a new list of churchyards to see in Suffolk. Go to www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org for...
And so it Begins – Arrival of Torch in Coddenham Marks the Start of our Jubilee Celebrations.
To herald the start of The Festival of Suffolk and the celebrations to mark HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a symbolic torch will travel through communities in Suffolk this summer carried by local...
Can You Help A New Guest from Ukraine?
The Coddenham Centre has been pleased to provide complementary training facilities alongside other community help, to Nastya Ruban, a Ukrainian junior badminton champion and a new guest in...
It’s Landed – Coddenham Community Shop Welcomes a New Addition via Hemingstone.
The Coddenham Community Shop has welcomed its new, state of the art sandwich toaster, adding to a range of tasty snacks and beverages. Provided via a kind donation from Hemingstone Parish Council,...
NEW Nordic Walking Courses Start this Saturday!
Get fit (or fitter) for the summer, easily, by just walking with us ..... Accessible for all ages and levels - supercharge your workout or just struggling to get going/recover? We'll help - (and...
Coddenham Parish Council Invite You
CODDENHAM PARISH COUNCIL INVITE YOU to Informal Question and Answer Sessions Prior to each Parish Council Meeting STARTING this THURSDAY 12 MAY 2022 7-7.30pm At the Coddenham Centre. All...
From the Rectory – A Quiet Bank Holiday
There was barely a sound. Outside, the trees were still, with not a bird or squirrel in sight; even the road was empty. Only the faint hum of the freezer, and the rhythmic tick of a clock,...
Spring – FREE Nordic Walking Taster – This Saturday!
Come and learn about this easy exercise and what out can do for you, friends and family. This Saturday 7th May we'll be holding an informal sixty minute session at 3pm at the Coddenham Centre Please...
Coddenham Cares – Check Out Our New Page on all Things Environmental
Since early 2021 we've featured local efforts to care for the environment and the community's contribution to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Local successes such as the Coddenham...
Coddenham Cares – First in the Regular Features on All Things Environmental For Coddenham
MILL HILL If you wander onto Mill Hill from the Mill Lane direction you may notice unused metal gateposts at the start of the walk and the hard surface to the road. A few years ago your right of...
The History of the Coddenham Community Shop
The Coddenham History Club have collated a history of the Coddenham Community Shop. A fascinating insight into the long, rich history of this community asset and more recently, founding Coddenham...
Planning for the Future of the Community
Unified communities are not new. Since the dawn of time, communities be they tribal, small townships or villages have drawn together, to address the challenges of the day. Just after the Second...
Some MORE dates for your Diary @The Coddenham Centre!
Here are the very latest, up to the minute dates of what's going on at The Coddenham Centre, in the months and weeks ahead. Events @The Coddenham Centre - 5 May Annual Parish Meeting, 7 May FREE...
Return of the Heartlands Country Music Club
This Saturday from 6.30 Tanya and the Heartlands Club are hosting another evening of great country music. Welcome the Darren Busby Duo - Bar & bacon butties! Music from 7pm - Please stay COVID...
Checkout the Coddenham You Tube Channel
Julian Hall runs a lively channel for all things Coddenham, past and present! Check it Out Here
Bank Holiday Brunch!
Come along to The Coddenham Centre between 10am and 1pm* on Easter Bank Holiday Monday 18th April, for one our great Brunch offerings. Delicious bacon or veggie rolls, pastries, juice, good...
Country Music @ The Coddenham Centre this Weekend
We welcome another Heartlands Country Club night at The Coddenham Centre, this Saturday 16th April, with Gary Leonard. The second in a regular programme of events, featuring great artistes, bacon...
SIGN UP for even more information about Coddenham and what’s happening!
Often referred to as the ‘Coddenham Cascade’ the Coddenham Village mailing list predates our community website and its predecessors, successfully distributing information and notices to those who...
Understanding Our Community
The Coddenham Centre has over the past two years, tried to gather a better understanding of the make up of our community. We are indebted to the Suffolk Observatory for their help. We have often...
Looking for Some Fun with Family or Friends?
Use our spacious hall for a game of Badminton or Short Tennis (we'll show you) plus use of our Table Tennis Table, for just £15 for exclusive use, any number subject to available equipment, all of...
Looking for Some Fun with Family or Friends?
Use our spacious hall for a game of Badminton or Short Tennis (we'll show you) plus use of our Table Tennis Table, for just £15 for exclusive use, any number subject to available equipment, all of...
Work Out, Stretch, Chill and Fill – all in a day at The Coddenham Centre!
ON FRIDAY Nina's HiiT & Tone class returns at 9.30am, Tracey's Pilates at 11.15am followed by Martin's Tai Chi at 3.15pm then the Mobile Pizza Company are on The Coddenham Centre Car Park...
New Parish Councillors Co-opted
Thanks to all who came along to support new prospective Parish Councillors on Thursday night. The following candidates were co-opted; Isabel Burgess Mike Kenning Jane Soanes Joanne Stanley-Bell Ian...
Cheer Your Representatives On!
On Thursday night 17th at 7.30pm, remaining members of the Coddenham Parish Council will be considering the applications for co-option to fill some seven vacancies that are now available. A number...
Thank you for your Generosity Coddenham!
This Sunday’s Brunch in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee humanitarian appeal for Ukraine raised nearly £700 in a little more than two hours. Thankyou everyone who joined in, volunteered,...
Coddenham Centre Adds More to the Queen’s Green Canopy
We've just added another one hundred and fifty hedging and trees, as part of the Coddenham Centre's contribution to the Queen's Green Canopy to mark the Jubilee. Our thanks toTrustee Dave Wythe who...
Coddenham Cares About the Environment!
The Energy Survey last year by Suffolk Climate Change Partnership & Groundworks East, found Coddenham the biggest respondents out of the thirteen communities contacted. The follow up this year...
Donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal this Sunday!
Join us for BRUNCH at the Coddenham Centre this Sunday 13th March between 10am & 1pm, where all proceeds will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee humanitarian appeal for Ukraine. Go here for...
Don’t Forget Brunch @the Coddenham Centre this Sunday!
From 10am to 1pm, Sunday 13th March Gail’s great breakfast baps, (+ vegetarian option), Buck’s Fizz, great coffee/ tea, juice, pastries * and a warm welcome from your Coddenham Centre team. Offset...
More, New Activities & Events @ your Coddenham Centre in ‘22!
We are delighted to announce a range of NEW activities and events at your Coddenham Centre. Never has there been a better time to improve health and wellbeing for all, while having fun! We are still...
More Jubilee News – Volunteers
Voluntary and Charitable organisations recently got together, hosted by the Day Foundation to discuss Jubilee celebration plans and contributions. Represented were all CCRG members, The Coddenham...
New Trustee for The Coddenham Centre
Read about the latest addition to the team at your Coddenham Centre, HERE
Coddenham in the Press This Month!
There is a great feature on Coddenham and surrounding areas in Suffolk Norfolk Life this month. Go Here or Buy a copy from the Community Shop or your news seller. Unsolicited, but thanks have been...
A Little Bit of Calm and a Gentle Stretch – Try Tai-Chi!
Join our Tai Chi class every Friday afternoon at 3.15pm! Exotic name, gentle exercise First session free then £7.00 weekly, beginners welcome! Exercise for all at your Coddenham Centre. You Tube...
Pizza in Coddenham Tonight! Revised Time
Don't forget the The Mobile Pizza Company are on The Coddenham Centre Car Park between 5pm & 6.30pm TONIGHT! Reserve your pizza or just turn up .
FINAL CALL – Show Coddenham Cares Again!
Community Energy Behaviours Survey - This is the final shout please! Groundwork East are working with the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership to help communities reduce their carbon footprint. A few...
Getting Ready for the Platinum Jubilee – News
The Coddenham Centre has announced it is working with the support of the members of the Coddenham Community Response Group to co-ordinate the Big Jubilee Lunch in Coddenham, on the 5th June 2022 We...
Some Events at The Coddenham Centre This Weekend
Plenty happening this weekend at the Coddenham Centre! Look out for Tai Chi this Friday at 3.15pm and every Friday, First class with Martin free, then £7 a session. All beginners welcome! Badminton...
Coddenham Village Jubilee Fete Gets Underway!
Coddenham Village Fete 2022 - A Message from Coddenham Resident Alan West The Coddenham Village Fete will be held on Saturday 10th September 2022, which is the traditional time of year for the...
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at the Coddenham Centre
Don’t forget, from next week you can leave your Christmas Tree in the marked area at the Centre car park for recycling by Mid Suffolk District Council. Please remove decorations and pile neatly...
Brunch may be Postponed, but Coffee is on!
We may have postponed Brunch as a precaution, but the COFFEE STATION will be in the Coddenham car park, 10 am - 1 pm on Sunday 2nd January. We’ll also be welcoming CHOOSE REFILLS back on the 16th (...
Welcome Back to Your Community Shop!
Please go to our dedicated webpage for our holiday opening hours. Top up or replenish your supplies - our *volunteers are waiting to serve you! * fancy a new year challenge, join our volunteers in...
New Events and More @The Coddenham Centre
Our high ceilings, safe space and stringent precautions help us to stay open for your health and wellbeing. We look forward to seeing you in 2022. Check out our New Year Poster and Details Here....
Another Local Author Publishes!
The Coddenham community is rich with enterprise and creativity. We welcome another publication by a local author. ‘Through the Dreamcatcher (Gippings)’ - a fantasy novel written by new and local...
Brunch Postponed!
At the Coddenham Centre we pride ourselves on COVID care. The diligence of staff, trustees and volunteers has ensured everyone’s safety through the last 21 months. We have therefore sadly decided in...
Electric Vehicle Charging Comes to Coddenham.
The latest installation of Suffolk County Council’s ‘Plug In Suffolk’ electric vehicle charging network has come to a local community in Mid Suffolk, courtesy of the Coddenham Centre’s environmental...
The Latest COVID Care at The Coddenham Centre.
You can check out our latest advice and precautions at your Coddenham Centre HERE.
Resident Tom Bowles Releases New Book!
Shades of White is the latest in books about international agent Brad Wills written by local resident, Tom Bowles. MI6 calls on Brad Willis to go to Antarctica to investigate powerful and dangerous...
The Coddenham Centre Shortlisted for Active Suffolk 2021 Awards
Active Suffolk Awards 2021 The Coddenham Centre shortlisted for this years Awards in the Active Community category!
One Hundred Years of Recreation & Sport in Coddenham
Saturday 27th November celebrated a 100 years of the Coddenham Sport and Recreation Ground, with a commemorative planting and the community working together to plant 450 new hedges and trees. You...
Energy Saving Survey – Well Done Coddenham!
In a final extra effort, Coddenham sailed past all other participating communities in Suffolk to return a 26% of households in the recent Energy Survey. Congratulations on Being the Best Returning...
A Great Night Out – Delivered – Thank you
Thank you to everyone who supported and enjoyed our sell out Christmas Quiz. Eighty people enjoyed a delicious ploughman's supper, with homemade slaw and sausage rolls from Centre Manager Gail...
Choose Refills and the Coffee Station at the Coddenham Centre This Sunday!
Two favourites here this Sunday from 10am to 1 pm!
One Hundred Years of the Coddenham Recreation Ground and Opportunity to Help the Planet Together!
On the 27th November between 9am and 12pm, we’ll be inviting the community to help us plant some 150 metres of replacement and new hedging plus trees, in and around The Coddenham Centre. Its part of...
Last days to Fill out the Local Energy Survey – 17% of Coddenham Care – Do You?
We have had a moderate 17% of responses from the community, while not the least, there are some villages who have achieved 25% Lets show everyone we can do better.... The Survey takes a few minutes...
Stolen from The Coddenham Centre – Reward Offered.
We are sad to report the theft of our Football Club ride on mower over the weekend. Thieves broke through the gate of the Recreation Ground and the storage shed, to take the mower away by vehicle,...
More Accolades for Coddenham – a COP26 Fortnight Finale?
Click on here to see what your Coddenham Centre has been cooking up on behalf of the Community, over the past two weeks. Pss..... and congratulations to the Community Shop for their own success......
Coddenham Centre Christmas Quiz – SOLD OUT!
THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT In the interests of maintaining our safety standards, please don’t turn up without a ticket. We look forward to great night out. Follow the LINK TO THE CENTRE for the...
Shrubland Hall Placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register
The Coddenham Community Response Group followed up community concerns last summer, about the Shrublands Hall and estate. There was a helpful exchange with Councillor John Whitehead covered in our...
Show How Coddenham Cares for the Planet – Fill out the Survey!
The Coddenham Centre is trying to play its part in the community to support the road to net zero carbon emissions. The average household carbon footprint in Coddenham is 24.6 tonnes CO e per year....
The Coffee Station @The Coddenham Centre this Weekend!
All your delicous favourites from 10 - 1pm on Sunday 31st October!
Special Offer for Families and Friends @The Coddenham Centre
Exclusively enjoy our spacious surrounds and high ceilings for some fully equipped activities for three hours for just £15.00 Go Here for more details Don't forget our usual programme of activities...
Return of the Christmas Quiz – Tickets Now on Sale!
Tracey and Greg are whipping up those questions to get you guessing in a fun night out at the Coddenham Centre on November 29th. The return of the Christmas Quiz after two years ( yes two) is...
Who’s Gone Pink?!
Seen a pink apparition or even two, around the village? Clues are a Trustee, PCC member, Gardemau Chair .... All is revealed here....
Coddenham (Centre) in the News Again
Not only was the Suffolk School of Nordic Walking's first birthday and latest collaboration with the NHS in the news at the weekend, but it was quickly followed up with news of another Coddenham...
Active Travel in Babergh and Mid Suffolk – Progress Update
Nearly 2000 responses were received for the BMSDC Travel Consultation shared on these pages. An initial summary can be found here. Congratulations to our neighbor's Hemmingstone Parish Council for...
The Suffolk School of Nordic Walking Celebrates it’s First Birthday!
Representation from some eighty walkers who have trained with the School at the Coddenham Centre, including representatives from the NHS and Active Suffolk, joined in a celebratory Brunch last...
Good Neighbours Week
Running from Monday 11th October, all week, this is a national programme which the Coddenham Community Response Group links to as part of its membership of the Good Neighbour Network and Community...
Women’s Cycle Tour – this Weekend
Lots happening in Coddenham this weekend - don't forget Stage Six of the Women's Cycle Tour will be coming through the village between 1.30 and 3pm. Village access will be restricted. Go to the...
LOTS happening at The Coddenham Centre this Weekend!
We have lots happening at your Coddenham Centre this weekend. Please go here for full details. and some dates for your diary. There is something for everyone and even for FREE!
Advance Notice – Return of the Christmas Quiz @the Coddenham Centre
We are pleased to announce a new date for your diary with the return of our popular CHRISTMAS QUIZ on Saturday November 20th at The Coddenham Centre. Replacing a previously announced December date,...
From the Rectory – Shortages
This week the headlines have been dominated by shortages; a shortage of fuel, of drivers, of seasonal workers and, for some, a shortage of patience and consideration for others. I suspect also that...
A Harvest Festival With Our Neighbours
Neighbouring Hemmingstone's Annual Harvest Flower Festival takes place at St Gregory's Church this weekend, with the theme “The Journey”. Open Sat 2nd and Sunday 3rd October 11 - 4.30pm each day. As...
Autumn Nordic Walks in Suffolk for All Levels
If you are already a Nordic Walker or aspire to be one, we have walks for all levels of fitness and progress, several times a week @The Coddenham Centre and beyond. Profient Nordic Walker or would...
A Plug (sorry) For Solar Together
Don't miss out on SOLAR TOGETHER SUFFOLK Solar Together Suffolk is an innovative scheme offering high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage. It is a group-buying scheme, which...
Well Done Sarah & Mitch – Local Volunteers Complete 200 mile Bike Ride for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Coddenham Centre volunteers have made it! Go to Here for more details you can still donate too!
Shrublands Hall & Estate
Following concerns shared by residents and on local social media accounts, the Coddenham Community Response Group contacted our Mid Suffolk District Councillors for any information. Councillor John...
Garden Party Fundraiser at our Neighbours, this Sunday!
Local charity @Suffolk_Artlink is holding a Garden Party fundraiser on Sunday 19th of September in Pettaugh. Go to The Coddenham Centre for booking details..
Welcome to Coddenham
New arrivals to the Parish of Coddenham now get a warm welcome on behalf of the community, with a jam packed introduction pack, provided by the Coddenham Community Response Group. Compiled by Debbie...
Look Back in Time
All our NEWS and information is retained on your Community website, so that you can look back over the past year and remember. Alternatively, if you are just a visitor or thinking of moving to...
From the Rectory
Bless The Lord O My Soul it’s a glorious day. Stepping into the kitchen for breakfast, I saw that,while our trees are still green, with the golden stubble in the fields behind them, the early...
Little Rainbows Baby Sensory Classes @The Coddenham Centre
The latest addition to our Activities for all ages comes to The Coddenham Centre from Tuesday 7th September and continues every week during term time. Please got to The Coddenham Centre website for...
Thank you Brunchers and Table Top Sellers.
Another successful event @the Coddenham Centre last Sunday. Thankyou everyone who supported, helped and volunteered for the day. While the purpose has always been for community and neighbours to get...
TableTop Sale & Brunch this Sunday @ the Coddenham Centre
Browse for bargains or get rid of that lockdown clutter, while enjoying a delicious outdoor* Brunch this Sunday 5th September from 10am - 1pm or until stocks last. Click here for the Coddenham...
New Yoga at The Coddenham Centre
Did you know we offer a range of Yoga Classes at The Coddenham Centre? Please go our Web Pages to our latest new offerings from Carole at Dru Yoga continuing in September.
Another FREE Taster @The Coddenham Centre
With over fifty people now successfully Nordic Walking @The Coddenham Centre and enjoying the benefits, why not give it a try before the evenings draw in? A free hour, fully equipped and socially...
Thank you Brunchers!
A quick THANKYOU to everyone who supported last weekend's Sunday Brunch. A convivial sell out, with the weather being exceptionally kind, given all the doom & gloom (and contingency in place)....
Local Photographer in the News
Local resident Georgie Kerr will have recognised recent sports success in the Olympic news. Not least Tom Daley, who alongside many other sports stars, she has photographed over many years. A...
The Coddenham Centre is Awarded its Carbon Charter.
Part of its successful strategy to demonstrate care for both community and the environment, The Coddenham Centre was formally presented with its Bronze Suffolk Carbon Charter this month. You can...
Outdoor Sunday Brunch at The Coddenham Centre, this Sunday 22nd, with some Free Entertainment!
Enjoy reasonably priced Breakfast Baps, pastries, filter coffee, tea, juices and Bucks Fizz from 10am – 1pm, while listening to comfortable classics, sung by Mr Smooth. Social distancing available,...
The Coffee Station @the Coddenham Centre This Morning!
All the favourites 10 am - 1 pm
Coddenham Athletic Football Club – The Coddenham Centre
For latest news on recently announced changes, please go to The Coddenham Centre CAFC News
Climate is for Everyone
While a hefty report, its headlines are arguably for everyone, wherever your community is. The Coddenham Community Response Group (CCRG) is providing a link to IPCC | Climate Change 2021: The...
Parking Update @the Coddenham Centre
As trailered on the Coddenham Centre website last week, we’ll be putting up some new signs at the Centre to remind users that they park at their own risk. While visitors to Coddenham are very...
Butterfly Alert – Have You Been Counting?
Thank-you to the Coddenham Centre web site for alerting us to the Big Butterfly Count. It would be interesting to hear from those who took part. There could be no better starting place than the...
The Coddenham Centre Welcomes NHS Patients and Staff
The latest of the NHS Nordic Walking Courses with Macmillan and the Suffolk School of Nordic Walking, kicks off on Wednesday 4th August for Ipswich Hospital's patients and staff, at the Coddenham...
Active Travel Plan Update
Consultation on the Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council Active Travel Plan ended on Thursday 22nd July. Enthusiasm for alternative forms of transport was emphasised by the response of around...
What’s Happening @the Coddenham Centre?
The Coddenham Centre while busy with a choice of nearly twenty activities, doesn’t stand still! Some recent small changes to our rather tired bowling green, has caused some speculation. Although...
COVID Step Four
As another cautious milestone is marked in the battle with COVID, all the latest information can continue to be found here on your Community website www.coddenham- parish.uk While cases are high and...
The Big Butterfly Count is ON in Coddenham
For full details and links to how you can get involved, Go Over to The Coddenham Centre Here We need everyone in the community to take just 15 minutes to help. Who? yes, you......... Its a lovely...
New Nordic Walking!
We are introducing for a trial period, a new walk, 'A Stroll With Poles', for those returning to exercise for the first time, having learnt to Nordic Walk previously or with us. One of our four,...
Thank you for Another Successful Sunday Brunch!
Many thanks to all those who joined our outdoor Sunday Brunch, despite the showers! Both new and now familiar faces were there, by noon the sun came out and we eventually sold out! With the help of...
Mischief in Coddenham
It’s sad to report some foolish vandalism on our Recreation and Football field over the weekend. Diligent residents reported the theft of goal net fixtures and a broken window, with attempted entry...
Lots Happening This Weekend @the Coddenham Centre!
To round off another busy week of Activities @The Coddenham Centre, Saturday sees three on offer, FREE to first timers, followed by another delicious Sunday Brunch. Saturday morning kicks off with...
NEW Circuit Training Tonight at The Coddenham Centre – First Session Free – All Ages & Fitness Welcome
Mix Cardio and Strength training at Circuits on a Wednesday at TCC 6.15pm with Lee. A workout which involves muscular strength, endurance and resistance training matched to your personal fitness...
The latest from the Suffolk Good Neighbour Network
Go here for the latest information from the Suffolk Good Neighbour Network from Community Action Suffolk
Coddenham On BBC Radio Suffolk Again!
A second Coddenham resident inside twelve months was on BBC Radio Suffolk's Lesley Dolphin's 'Sofa', this week, when Tom Boles provided a fascinating interview. Scientist and now novel writer Tom...
Coddenham On Air Again
Local scientist, nordic walker and now writer of a new novel, will be featured on BBC Radio Suffolk's Lesley Dolphin Show Wednesday 23rd between 3.30 & 4pm. See the previous post on Tom's latest...
Local Resident Publishes a New Book!
Well known Coddenham resident Tom Boles has discovered more supernovae than any other person in history. Tom is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a past President of The British...
Thanks for Brunch!
Many thanks to everyone who supported and volunteered help behind the scenes last Sunday, for our successful first outdoor SUNDAY BRUNCH @the Coddenham Centre, We took over £400 and above all, were...
Free Nordic Walking, Bookings For June Being Taken Now!
Our next FREE Nordic Walking Taster takes place in the open air at The Coddenham Centre on Saturday June 12th at 2pm. Come and join the Suffolk School of Nordic Walking for an hour and learn what...
Let’s Do Brunch!
Check out details of our exciting monthly outdoor Sunday Brunches At The Coddenham Centre, starting Sunday 6th June from 10 - 1 pm
Coffee Station @ The Coddenham Centre this Sunday!
All your favourites from the team, 10am - 1pm
The Coddenham Centre Activities Underway and in the News (again).
A recent busy run of reportage for your Coddenham Centre this month Our Coddenham AGM 2021 Report plus the East Anglia Daily Times covered our full re-opening this month with an item on leadership...
Mess on the Rec!
After considerable improvements, it’s sad to report somebody or persons are leaving dog litter on our lovely recreation ground again. We are blessed in Coddenham with an abundance of countryside and...
Rubbish!
The Coddenham Centre has taken delivery of a number of litter pickers, high viz vests* and rubbish bags, for local individual and group clean ups. Supplied by MSDC with support from CCRG, its an...
Coddenham Parish Resident Co-ordinating Global Drumming Event for Charities.
Shrubland's resident Tom Bryant is producing DrumathonLIVE DrumathonLIVE streams this Saturday 15th May at 10am, with continuous, live-streamed drumming until Saturday, May 22nd at 10pm...
The Coffee Station is @the Coddenham Centre Today!
Your favourite beverage or pastries available from 10 am to 1 pm Sunday 9 th May.
Free Nordic Walking Taster – Change of Time this Weekend.
Please Click here about the move from 12.30 to 5 pm Saturday 8th May Feeling Lockdown lumpy, want to get moving again, bookings still available and it’s free!
Our Open Gardens – An Update
CODDENHAM OPEN GARDENS AND SCARECROWS CANCELLED FOR 2021 With great disappointment, it has been decided that for various reasons it is not possible to hold the Open Gardens event this year....
All Activities Return to The Coddenham Centre this Month
Click here to download our May Poster for details of all your favourite activities and more, returning @The Coddenham Centre. Badminton, Carpet Bowls, Dance, Football, Nordic Walking, Pilates, Yoga,...
Coddenham in the News Again – More from BBC Radio Suffolk
Listen to BBC Radio Suffolk's James Hazell interview local resident and Nordic Walking practitioner Jane MacPherson, on how nordic walking can help back pain. If you want to try Nordic Walking,...
More Nordic Walking, Walks, Free Tasters and Work outs for All!
We have a load of new guided walks, starter and advanced courses, plus another FREE taster* added to our Nordic Walking @The Coddenham Centre, Accessible to all levels of fitness or proficiency, The...
Tennis Indoors Anyone? First Games Free for both Indoor Court or Table Tennis.
We have lots of bookings for our tennis courts, but did you know same households can enjoy a game of INDOOR TENNIS at The Coddenham Centre? Fully equipped through the kind support of the Leader of...
Coddenham History Club Adds New World War Two Records
As part of the exciting digitisation of the History Club's collection, a number of 'new' World War II records, are now available. This collection has been updated and extended with further...
Nordic Walk or try a Free Taster, this Saturday!
The first of our monthly Free Tasters for Nordic Walking takes place Saturday 10th April 2pm. STOP PRESS : NOW FULL - NEXT TASTER 8th MAY - BOOK NOW. Small group, outside, socially distanced with...
Your Coddenham Community Response Group Newsletter is Here
Number Five of the CCRG Newsletter Representing The Coddenham Centre, The Coddenham Community Shop, the Day Foundation, the Gardemau Trust, St Mary’s Church and the Parochial Church Council...
The Coddenham Centre is Back!
We are taking our first tentative steps back to fully supporting the health, wellbeing and recreation for the community again. Feeling a little ‘ lockdown lumpy’? Our tennis courts are open for...
Coddenham on the Air Again
Coddenham was in the news again this week David McDonnell was interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk, to mark the Coddenham Community Response Group's First Birthday. During a week in which local and...
Happy Birthday – The Coddenham Community Response Group
The Coddenham Community Response Group (CCRG) Celebrates its First Birthday! The CCRG was set up in March 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, as the Coddenham Covid 19 Response Group. The...
A Message from Eleanor Margaritelli – Open Gardens
Planning is moving on for this lovely village event, and I have been delighted by the enthusiasm that so many have expressed about holding the event this year. We are still optimistic that the worst...
More Virtual Entertainment Via The Coddenham Centre TONIGHT
Through our membership of Creative Arts East, The Coddenham Centre is delighted to offer you another entertainment event, Eddie & the Goldtops', streamed to your home free of charge! Badapple...
Don’t Forget Your Census Return!
The 2021 Census needs to be returned by March 21st. If you know of someone in Coddenham, who doesn’t have internet access, print a copy off or contact us and we’ll try to help. Census and details...
Nordic Walking and Free Tasters @ The Coddenham Centre Are Back!
Subject to government guidelines the Coddenham Centre’s popular Nordic Walking, will be back at the end of this month. Accessible to all ages over 16 and any levels of fitness, if you can walk, you...
The Coffee Station is Here on Mothers Day!
All your favourite drinks and treats at The Coddenham Centre car park from 10am to 1pm on Sunday 14th March. Mask up , say hello and enjoy the takeaway goodies!
Got Some News or Information to Share?
If you have some local news, something to say, an event/special occasion for the diary or a comment about content, this is YOUR website! Email support@coddenham-parish.uk or drop copy into the...
The Coddenham Centre Has A Movie…..
As subscribers to Creative Arts East, the Coddenham Centre is able to offer another virtual movie. Following last years successful streaming, you can enjoy the experience again. It’s a virtual...
Shopping on Amazon? Help The Coddenham Centre!
Whatever your shopping preferences, if using Amazon, please go to smile.amazon.co.uk and nominate The Coddenham Centre, as your preferred charity. Every time you shop Amazon Smile we will receive a...
The Late Sylvia Harris
The funeral for Sylvia Harris was held at St Mary’s Church on the 24th February. For those unable to attend or prevented by COVID restrictions, the family have asked the CCRG to make their recording...
Three Hundred and Definitely Not Out
Your Parish Community Site has just hit a fantastic Three Hundred news and information posts since being launched, less than a year ago. We’ll have more to say next month, but in the meantime, thank...
Ipswich Borough Council Coronavirus Update
The Latest COVID19 Update from Ipswich Borough Council. Click here For details on the Borough Council update
Don’t Forget Your Community Shop AGM This Evening
Open to all Shareholders or Residents who are interested in this important asset for our Community. All details are here; https://zoom.us/j/94750874723?pwd=GJKZDJZTHpUWGJiM0J5U1djZFFvQT09 If you...
Two New Features on Your Community Website
Yet more for you at www.coddenham-parish.uk with your latest Local Weather and Bus Timetable. All on the Home Page or go to; Your Coddenham Buses (thanks Pete Thomas.) Your Coddenham...
The ‘Road Map’ Out of Lock Down
The latest Government information on the staged approach out of lock down is HERE What this means to our local services, facilities and events will be published here, on your Community Website. The...
The Coddenham Centre and the Government’s ‘Road Map’ to Recovery.
Our latest COVID19 Bulletin No.11 is now available. It lays out how we see the progressive re-opening of your Coddenham Centre and all its facilities, between now and May. You can book online or...
The Coddenham Parish Community Website, Welcomes Bliss Marshall!
We have great pleasure in welcoming Bliss as a contributor to these pages, alongside her important and established role, as Manager for the Coddenham Community Shop. You community website was...
More Safety & Security at The Coddenham Centre
Following last years grant by Mid Suffolk District Council to improve the Coddenham Centre’s security and access controls, we have been able to complete work during the recent temporary closure....
The Coffee Station is Back on Valentines’s Day!
The Coffee Station will be at The Coddenham Centre car-park from 10am – 2pm on Sunday 14th February. Drop by for all your favourite hot drinks, snacks and pastries. Say hello, but please mask up and...
Snow Update – Coddenham – Thursday
All Roads Open, but Icy Conditions will Continue If you have any further information on conditions, please comment. As no further snow forecast for the immediate future, this will be the last update...
Coddenham Snow Update – Wednesday
Access remains available, although road conditions poor and only essential travel suggested. Please comment if you have further information. Thanks everybody who have managed to help clear paths,...
Snow Update – Coddenham – Tuesday
Access and Egress available for Coddenham. Most roads passable, but difficult and dangerous. B1078 open, but single file in many places. Drifting continues on the Henley Road particularly towards...
Coddenham Snow Update
Access and Egress available for Coddenham. All roads passable, including B1078 although heavy drifting on the Henley Road and should be avoided. Some milk deliveries disrupted. Steve the postman has...
Look Out For Spring – Be a Nature Detective with The Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust have kindly made available a pictorial check-list of those buds starting to emerge around us. Aimed at schools, we think its something everyone could use, ‘grown-ups’ as well! So...
Latest feature from The Coddenham History Club – The Dukes Head
The latest editorial and archive from The Coddenham History Club has been compiled by Sylvia Bickers and John Pelling and is available on History Club Web Page, NOW! The Dukes Head has a long...
The Ten Village News – Coddenham Pages – February
Digital version of the February 2021 Coddenham pages - available now! The pages from your local contributors are available online here, in a special lockdown edition, with links to some of the nine...
Coddenham – A World Famous History?
The global reach of your community website for the parish, www.coddenham-parish.uk is already well established, with many contacts from around the world, as well as here in Suffolk. With over 4000...
Farewells
We regret to have to report the passing at the beginning of this year, of two distinguished Coddenham residents, past and present. Bernard Baker and Sylvia Harris were both well known figures -...
Sylvia Harris
Very sadly, this very special lady passed away peacefully on 16th January. She had been poorly for a while but was cared for by her family in Coddenham until the end. I first met Sylvia in 1972 when...
Bernard Baker 1929 – 2021
BERNARD BAKER 1929 - 2021 It was with much sadness that we learned of the death of Bernard Baker, who was so much part of our village life for many years. He was foremost a very talented artist,...
Coming Soon. Your Digital Ten Village News – Coddenham Digital Edition.
Sadly, the Ten Village News publication is temporarily suspended because of Lockdown. However, a digital Coddenham Edition will return to these pages in February. With the help of voluntary...
COVID19 – Virtual Community Event – Q&A
NHS Suffolk are hosting a virtual community event about COVID – so that our community can put questions about the COVID-19 pandemic to a panel of experts from local health and care services and...
Local Vaccination Update – COVID19 – Via the CCRG.
Here is an update of the local COVID19 vaccination arrangements, from the GP Federation. Go to here for further details Please forward via your social media or share with those who might be...
Tier 5 or ‘Lockdown’ – What it means for your Coddenham Centre.
Go to our Latest Post for details
The Coffee Station is at The Coddenham Centre on Sunday.
As an outdoor and takeaway facility, the Coffee Station will still be at the Coddenham Centre from 10 am - 2 pm on Su 3rd. Also for your new diaries, on 10th, 17th and 31st Jan 10 till 1. There are...
Have You Made Your Xmas or New Year Wish?
For December our ‘ Have Your Say ‘ Page is ‘ Have Your (Xmas or New Year) Wish. Whether it’s world peace, a place in the vaccination queue or just wishing everyone or someone, a Merry Christmas or...
The Coffee Station is coming to the Coddenham Centre this Sunday!
An established ‘hit’ with local villages, its here by request and invitation, carefully timed to avoid clashing with the fine fare of the Community Shop. Enjoy! More details here
Our COVID Bulletin No 9 – Christmas 2020
Details of our re-opening following Lock-down 2 and hopefully our last Update on COVID19 and The Coddenham Centre, for the Year! COVID Bulletin No 9 – From the Coddenham Centre We are delighted to...
Nordic Walking is Back @the Coddenham Centre
Our Free Monthly Taster for Nordic Walking is Confirmed for Saturday December 5th at 11.30am. Come and try ‘The Walk thats a Workout’, accessible to all, shapes, sizes and levels of fitness. If you...
Feeling prickly/ stressed? Yoga returns to The Coddenham Centre this week
With our re-opening from December 2nd, we welcome the return of Dru Yoga to the Centre 1.45-3 pm this Thursday 3rd December. Dru Yoga is a gentle, flowing yoga for all bodies, ages, sizes and...
Christmas and New Year at The Coddenham Centre
Download our CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR poster of the fantastic events and activities that we plan to have back this month.* Sixteen activities or events including at least four tasters for you to...
Coddenham Village History: The Old Church Clock Mechanism
The many brides get dressed as the bell strikes the important hour. The groom stands there as the minutes pass by wondering what am I doing here! The Reverend Balthazaar Gardemau checked his...
Help Needed – In to Social Media? We Need Your Support!
The Coddenham Community Support Group and this Website needs a voluntary Social Media Enthusiast to help promote ‘ All things Coddenham’. Our site goes from strength from strength and we need the...
The Latest COVID19 Bulletin from the Coddenham Community Response Group
Download and read our latest update for the Community on what’s happening during the new Lockdown and where you can get support, if needed for yourself or others. Download here 12635_MACP CCRG...
Lockdown Impact on the Coddenham Centre
The latest ‘Lockdown’ in the fight again the spread of COVID19 has inevitably impacted our local Community Centre. Please click on this link for the Latest Bulletin from the Centre
NEW COVID19 RESTRICTIONS FROM NOVEMBER 5th
The government have announced new restrictions from November 5th until ( at the moment) December 2nd. All details are here The Coddenham Community Response Group is meeting in the next 24 hours to...
Statement On Behalf of the Coddenham Centre and Coddenham Parish Council.
We are pleased to advise that agreement has been reached this week between Coddenham Parish Council and the Coddenham Centre CIO in regard to the ongoing budget support for the financial year...
NEW Activities at The Coddenham Centre + More Free Tasters.STOP PRESS – These and other activities are now likely to be disrupted until December 2 nd.
We are ADDING to our Eleven Activities with two new Introductions for November plus more FREE Tasters. Tae Bo A blend of aerobics, self-defence, martial arts, dance and kickboxing. It is set to...
Have Your Say – A Reminder
This website, it’s stakeholders and sponsors are all about developing communication and engagement across our Parish and beyond. You can comment on any of the News Items on this site on their...
Ever Tried Pilates?
Last call for tomorrow's FREE Pilates Taster at The Coddenham Centre 11am - 11.45am! All details by clicking here
A Vandalism Report
Sadly, last weekend the Coddenham Centre and Recreation ground experienced a rare case of vandalism. Haysel House were also alerted to a small group causing concern in the vicinity. Picnic benches...
Try Yoga Today at the Coddenham Centre for Free!
There are still spaces left for our Free Taster tomorrow the 15th October 1.45 - 3pm A contemplative yoga that's great for mind, body and energy levels. Lots more information on Carole's Dru Yoga...