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Carpet Bowls Tuesday!
Don’t forget our Carpet Bowls Club meets every Tuesday at 2.30 pm at the Coddenham Centre. All Welcome * £2 an afternoon. First visit free. Refreshments available. Supported by Active Suffolk with...
Nothing is Stopping Coddenham Residents Getting Active at The Coddenham Centre!
One of our supporting partners, Active Suffolk recently drew attention to how active Coddenham is! One of our collaborators with your Coddenham Centre Charity who has worked with us on our community...
Anyone For Tennis Today?
We have a few places left on our FREE Tennis ‘Taster’ with local coach, Chris Lambert on Saturday 10th Oct, 1.30pm -2.30pm. Get introduced to tennis, dust off that racket or polish your game with...
More Coddenham in the News!
The community activities at your Coddenham Centre were in the news last week, with coverage in the East Anglian Daily Times and on BBC Radio Suffolk. Listen to an extended interview tomorrow. With a...
More Free Taster Events at The Coddenham Centre
Five Free Taster Sessions @The Coddenham Centre Introduce You to Improved Wellness and Fitness, in October. Following on from our September sessions, here's an opportunity to improve your health in...
Lots of COVID Safe Exercise Available at The Coddenham Centre!
Our big space and high ceiling helps keep us COVIDSafe and our regular fitness and wellness instructors are back in business! Try; Dru Yoga with Carole Details Here HIIT/Hatha Yoga with Lucy. Here...
Safely Browse for Bargains @The Coddenham Centre Outdoor Table Top Sale This Weekend
There are over 20 tables of goodies and crafts available in the Coddenham Centre Car Park from 10am to 1pm this Sunday 20th September. Support our local sellers, charities and the Coddenham Centre...
Learn Nordic Walking, Two More Courses Starting Soon @The Coddenham Centre
Following a sell out of Course 1 in less than a week, Nordic Walking Courses 2 & 3 are now available. You’ll learn all all ten steps of the internationally recognised standard for Nordic...
An Introduction to Your Free Outdoor Gym, this Friday.
The Coddenham Centre’s outdoor gym offers a range of modern equipment, for you to exercise free of charge, all the year round. This Friday at 11.30, personal trainer Lucy Evans will again show you,...
Welcome The Coddenham Country Club
The Coddenham Country Club formally joins this Coddenham Parish Community Website this week. Their own landing page can be found under Links on our Home Page toolbar. They hope to develop their own...
Nordic Walking – Free Taster Session – The Coddenham Centre – This Saturday.
Book one of the few remaining places on our FREE NORDIC WALKING TASTER Everybody’s talking about Nordic Walking – the gentle exercise for 90% of your body. Great for posture, stretching, optimising...
One Word….
You may have noticed some small changes on the Home Page of the Coddenham Parish Community Website this month. All of the collaborating stakeholders agreed last month to change The Coddenham COVID19...
Everybody’s Talking Nordic Walking @The Coddenham Centre
A moment with deer in Helmingham Hall park was captured by Alan West on last Monday’s informal Nordic Walk. No walk next Monday because of the Bank Holiday, but do look out for our Nordic Walker...
Another Local Business Re-Opens
The Beauty Spot Coddenham is officially back open for business They are now able to offer all treatments on the menu. With PPE all in place the girls are excited to welcome old and new faces back in...
Wondered How Many Times Our Local Roads Are Closed?
Your Community Shop has recently sought clarification under the Freedom of Information Act, on the number of traffic disruptions through Coddenham and surrounding areas. The enquiry asks for the...
A Gym with No Subscription on Your Doorstep @The Coddenham Centre.
Thanks to Lucy Evans for leading our gentle taster of work outs and stretches at our recent FREE Outdoor Gym. Theres a surprisingly effective routine available in less than 15 minutes which we’ll...
Check Out Our Latest Free Exercise Taster This Weekend!
Today, there is an opportunity to be introduced to the FREE Outdoor Gym at the Coddenham Centre Recreation Ground. The Coddenham Centre is hosting some gentle guidance with the help of Lucy Evans,...
Another Community Contribution!
Our thanks to David Oliver for his contribution of photographs of Coddenham From the Air this week! We have a wealth of talent at our fingertips.
Bowls Taster Afternoon at The Coddenham Centre Today.
Despite the blustery weather, the ‘Waterboyz’ will be demonstrating their skills and inviting you to participate, learn or just be introduced to outdoor Bowls on the Green this afternoon! Please...
The Coddenham Carpet Bowls Club Launched!
Many thanks to everybody who supported the inaugural Coddenham Carpet Bowls Club meeting this week. Particular thanks to Dave Wythe, Malcolm Goodall and the support from Fit Villages, plus The Great...
Get COVID Match Fit for the Winter – FREE Tasters for Exercise at the Coddenham Centre!
We have a whole series of FREE taster sessions available for you, starting this week. Click here for our Exercise Taster Sessions Flyer, for more details. From Bowls to Nordic Walking or just our...
Coddenham People – The Butcher of Coddenham
JOHN DOVER MOORE “Old Pickles” 1809-1904 John Dover Moore was a butcher in Coddenham at the Old Butcher’s Shop in the High Street (now “The Limes”), from about 1830 until his death, 3rd October...
Coddenham Facts – Can You Help Us?
From time to time we will post historical information which may be of interest to both the casual browser and those seeking relatives for their family tree Can you help us locate houses on the 1911...
Launch of The Coddenham Centre Afternoon Carpet Bowls’ Club’ – Free Taster!
Carpet bowls beginners or experienced - we have a free taster session If a complete novice or experienced player, why not try our new ‘Club’ on Tuesday 18th August, 2.30 - 5pm, free of charge!...
We help four legged residents too!
A good news story over the weekend as these pages were used to reunite, black Labrador ‘Minty’ with his owners. Thank you David for the alert ( and temporary kennels) plus Bliss and Kelly for the...
Temporary Notice – Black Labrador Found
Good Morning Parish This is a temporary notice to alert that a large black labrador was found in Coddenham last night. Please contact David Oliver on 01449760725.
Would you welcome better cycling facilities for Coddenham?
Would you welcome better cycling facilities for Coddenham? Safe cycle lanes for leisure, recreation and fitness, and cycle lanes that go somewhere safely, e.g. Coddenham to Needham Market? Please...
Community Gets Together Again!
Perfect weather, enthusiasm and support from table hirers, guests, volunteers and friends, made for a perfect morning at the Coddenham Centre’s Table Top Sale. As was pointed out, probably the first...
Free Entry to the Table Top Sale at the Coddenham Centre!
TWENTY FOUR Outdoor Table Tops full of lockdown legacies, crafts and goodies, available on Sunday August 2nd 11am - 2pm in our car park. FREE entry and parking ( subject to availability), so just...
Community Shop Shareholder update July 2020
From the Coddenham Community Shop Committee Dear Shareholder and Supporter. We shop in interesting times. After we opened the shop in September 2019 and in the first few months of trading, we were...
The Post Office returns to Coddenham Community Shop.
From Friday 17th July, the outreach Post Office returns to Coddenham. Opening hours will be 9am to 1pm each Friday morning. We hope to announce further opening times very soon. All social distancing...
MORE Nordic Walking – UPDATE!
Everyone’s talking even more about Nordic Walking..... @The Coddenham Centre. In light of the enthusiastic response to our inaugural taster and course run in conjunction with Fit Villages, we are...
Our Village History – The Post Office
The Coddenham History Club continues to add material to their pages from their fantastic archives. The Post Office Look at their pages and please add your comments (and memories).
Open Air Table Top Sale at The Coddenham Centre
Emptied that shed, had a clear out during lock down? Now is is your opportunity to perhaps turn your efforts into cash! Take a table for just £5 at our open air table top sale at The Coddenham...
The Dukes Head Coddenham – New Planning Proposals
As an item of local news, some residents will be aware there is a new planning application for the former Dukes Head public house in the High Street Coddenham. Please do go to the MSDC Planning site...
Bear With Us
With this wonderful weather, some of our surrounding grassland has been romping away, despite the efforts of volunteers and limited contractors. As you previously heard, our estates contract with...
We Are a Hundred!
Last weekend your parish website completed 100 posts in total since the site’s creation at the end of March this year. Thank you to all contributors, people and events that have helped make the news...
Nordic Walking at The Coddenham Centre
Well done our eight Nordic Walkers who completed the postponed final module in our Nordic Walking course in two socially distanced classes on Monday 15th June. It was hot going, but Kevin Marshall...
Coddenham Community Shop receives thanks by royal appointment
Recognition for our Community Shop & Coddenham volunteers A welcome letter has been received from the Lord - Lieutenant of Suffolk recognising all the work that has been going on at the...
Full Edition of Ten Village News – June – Now Available For Download!
During the current COVID19 restrictions, the all Ten Village Village News copy is for the month of June, published through these pages to download. Thank you co-ordinaters and contributors...
Nearly 4000 Page Views For Your Parish Website
Last month saw 3972 page views of the Coddenham Parish site We are not quite Google, but it’s clear that people from not only in Coddenham Parish, but the outside world are starting to enjoy what...
News – Coddenham Bridge Closure
Herewith a statement from MSDC. For your information, we are planning to carry out brickwork parapet repairs on the Three Cocked Hat Bridge on Church Road, Coddenham following impact damage in the...
Try Something New?
Ever thought of trying the Coddenham Centre Bowling Green? Suitable for all ages, we have a full size green and a set of bowls are available, sponsored by the Day Foundation. If you’d like some...
A New Book By Local Author
Local author, Marie-Madeleine Kenning, writes: A book described as a memoir on the Khmer Rouge take over is not what you would expect from someone writing in Coddenham. Unless, of course, they...
The History Club and St Mary’s Church Now Live on Your Parish Website!
Your parish website was created as a local response to the COVID-19 emergency, but with always one eye on the future. Designed as a communication platform for the community, driven by the community,...
The Coddenham Centre – COVID-19 – Our Bulletin No 4
Following the latest guidelines from Government, The Coddenham Centre have reviewed opening arrangements and the latest details can be found Here Our Bulletin includes a link to the Government’s...
The Coddenham Centre – COVID 19 Update
Following the Prime Minister’s broadcast last night, we have decided to review the full government’ statement when i5 becomes available this afternoon, before making any changes to access to...
We Know You Have ‘Bin’ Waiting
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are poised to re-launch their garden waste collections this month, after stopping them to protect essential collections during COVID-19. Monday 11 May will...
Suffolk Collaborative Communities COVID-19 Board Weekly Newsletter 3
Click. Here the latest update!
Coddenham Community Shop is Back!
Coddenham Community Shop is Back - and Open for Business. After our short closure, we are open again and ready to take your telephone orders for both collection and delivery. The phone lines are...
The Coddenham Centre – COVID19 – Bulletin No 3
The latest update on what’s going on at The Coddenham Centre during ‘lockdown’ is available here
Collaborative Communities Covid-19 Board Newsletter
This is the first weekly newsletter from the Collaborative Communities Covid-19 Board and is designed to give you an update on the work of Suffolk partners to address the community challenges of...
Funeral of Helen Wyles
Helen Wyles will be laid to rest at 3.15pm at the Old Crematorium, Ipswich on Wednesday 15th April. In line with the current restrictions, immediate relations only can attend. However, in order for...
Latest News About the Coddenham Community Shop
To all our customers, volunteers and suppliers As we have said previously, one of our volunteers has been in recent contact with someone who may have contracted Covid 19. The volunteer is now in 14...
Helen Wyles
Although not Covid19 related, we feel as a source of your local news in these difficult times, we should report the passing of Helen Wyles, formerly of Manor Farm and a distinctive and distinguished...
Important Notice Regarding the Coddenham Community Shop
Coddenham Community Shop Temporary Closure until Tuesday 14th April To all our customers. One of our volunteers has been in recent contact with someone who may have contracted Covid 19. The...
Coddenham Parish Newsletter No 2 – UPDATED – Available Online.
Newsletter No 2 April 6 2020 Updated 7th April Now Issue 2.1 The second of our newsletters is available online here. Please forward, share through social media or print a copy, if you know someone...
Coddenham Centre Partner Active Suffolk Promote Activity Advice for Older People
As you will be aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced health and care service capacity to respond to and prevent falls and fall-related injuries. At the same time increased inactivity amongst...
Newsletter No 1 Distributed
Thanks to all who got 1350 copies of the first Coddenham Covid19 Response Newsletter away without breaching current guidelines. Also to the Ten Village News Team for their support. If you have a...
Latest News From St Mary’s Church
The following websites have lots of useful links to live streamed services and links to other initiatives from the diocesan churches including organ recitals and school choirs singing hymns (before...
Parish Council Newsletter- Spring
The latest edition is available Here
Coddenham Parish Council Update
HOME, BUT NOT ALONE Suffolk urged to rally together as new local COVID-19 app and phoneline launched to connect volunteers and people who need help Revised info 29 July 2020...
Watch a Movie With the Coddenham Centre & Creative Arts East
As a gesture to our Community Centres and audiences in these difficult times, Creative Arts East invite you to a movie on Saturday night! Click here for details.http://www.thecoddenhamcentre.co.uk
Change to Community Shop Service Arrangements
Unfortunately, in the light of government advice and in order to protect both volunteers and customers, the shop committee have taken the difficult decision to move to an order only system. This is...
News from St Mary’s Church
Although the church will not be open for regular worship, St Mary’s will be open every day for anyone who would like to find a space to pray, think or just be quiet (please continue to social...
COMMENT!
If you have something to say, a comment on the posts, difficulties in isolating, (or know someone who has), do please use the comment boxes or send a private message.
News – East of England Fatalities Growing Faster Than Italy
Latest report from The Health Service Journal with reference to the East of England. Follow the guidelines... Click here
Latest News from the Coddenham Community Shop
Coddenham Community Shop - Week Commencing 30th March The shop is open to take your telephone orders on 01449 760313 for collection or delivery by the next working day, or earlier if possible. We...
Join the Coddenham Village Mailing List For the Latest Parish News
The Village Email List For some considerable time, Julian Hall has provided a helpful Coddenham Village emailing list for community news and announcements. Now is the perfect time to sign up, if you...
Offer* Help With Our Download
Print off our handy form to offer your help! #ViralKindness - downloads here *Please observe advice on social distancing and movements, if distributing. Our thanks to Kelly Campbell- Staines for...
Coronavirus Myths
A Great Round of Applause from Coddenham
Bravo everyone who gave a BIG round of applause to the NHS last night!
Latest News from St Mary’s Church
John 13:34: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (Words that Jesus spoke to his followers shortly before he died.)...
Coddenham Centre Recreation Ground – Coronavirus
Please recognise government guidelines when using the Coddenham Centre Recreation Ground. We regret these include not using any equipment, no matter how tempting!