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Mother's Day 2023 Sunday 19th March Get ready to spoil your Mum with lovely cards and gifts from Coddenham Community Shop. Cupcakes and biscuits from Wheaten Mill will be available form 15th March....
You are invited to join us in a celebration of Motherhood and the Gift of Family at our Mothering Sunday Worship For All at St Mary’s, Coddenham, on Sunday 19th March at 10.00am We welcome everyone...
Morning light crept round the bedroom curtain. Time to stir; an unusual light this morning; more like the white of a full moon on a crisp winter night. Through the frosted glass, all looked white...
Sustainable Church Flower Workshop The oasis currently used in floral displays is not environmentally friendly as it doesn't biodegrade and can't be recycled. Find out how to use alternatives to...
Coffee Mornings are back! Saturday 11th March from 10.00am - 12 noon Join us to support Fair Trade fortnight. Home made cakes, fresh coffee. Fair Trade stall for food and gifts.
Last Sunday dawned bright and sunny with a blue sky promising a good day. In the garden, snowdrops and daffodils herald Spring. However, I quickly discovered that the air was not as Spring-like as...
The emergency road closure in the High Street today was due to a sudden water leak on the pavement. The repair has now been carried out but reinstatement is still required. Anglian Water will carry...
Once again, we enter Lent, a season of preparation. Traditionally a time of abstinence, the 40 days of Lent will lead us to Holy Week and Easter; the cross and resurrection, the heart of our faith....
This week we are treated to not just one but 2 mountain top experiences. Matthew recounts how Jesus took Peter, James and John, the inner three, up a mountain where they observed his appearance...
Beautiful bouquets for your loved one available from Saturday 11th ready for Valentine's Day gifting. Tulip bunches just £6.50, large alstroemeria bouquets £10. Cards, chocolates, wine and other...
As the evening drew on, I stood looking out across the fields. It has been a bright, if cool day, and I was enjoying a moment of solitude before the evening office. We live in challenging times; it...
Looking out of my study window I see one word, ‘cross’. It’s written on the side of my FIAT Panda. It’s on the inside too, part of what the marketing department would call styling. It is, I...
Now in stock - a wide range of cards and gifts for your loved one on Valentine's Day (February 14th). Flowers, cards, chocolates, jewellery etc. Why not order some...
One of the most popular bible readings for a wedding begins Love is. Taken from St Paul’s first letter to Corinth; (1 Corinthians 13) love is paints an uplifting picture that promotes positive...
It's that time of year again - time to count the birds! The Community Shop has everything you need to help the RSPB find out how many wild birds there are so that they can monitor the bird...
O what a beautiful morning; the sun shines and the frost glistens. If only briefly, this morning I can look out onto a winter wonderland. There is, I am sure, much more winter to come. This...
The holidays are over, offices are open once more, back to work. A man left home on family business. It was a challenging job, but important. He made friends on the way, built a team; teaching...
Unfortunately, due to ongoing staff illness, the Community Shop will operate reduced opening hours on Saturday 14th January. The shop will be open from 9.00am until 3.00pm. Apologies for any...
New Winter opening hours. Monday 6pm - 9pm Thursday 6pm - 9pm Friday 6pm - 11pm Saturday 3pm - 7pm Sunday 3pm - 7pm We look forward to seeing you.
Night falls. Now, although the sun set half an hour ago, its lingering rays still illumine the evening sky. Soon it will be dark but for a little while, the view from my study window remains one of...
The Club will be open from 6pm. Join us to welcome 2023.
In the beginning was the Word. (John 1:1). In case we missed it in all the nativity detail, the opening words of John’s gospel remind us that we are in the presence of God. Genesis tells us that...
Unfortunately due to continuing staff illness the shop will be open for reduced hours tomorrow, Thursday 29th December. Opening hours will be 8am - 2pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Unfortunately, due to extensive staff sickness, the Community Shop will be closed on Wednesday 28th December. We will be open on Thursday 29th December as usual. Many aplologies for any...
Saturday 24th December at 4.00pm Crib and Christingle service. Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the light of the world. All welcome to help to assemble the stable scene and make a Christingle.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the carol singing in the village on Tuesday evening. Particular thanks to Ian and his 4 colleagues from the Co Op Brass Band who played so...
No 'From the Rectory' this week, instead a photo to remind us of the light of the Lord, and to wish you all a very good Christmas and festive season. Rev’d Philip Payne The light shines in the...
Everyone is welcome to join in our village carol singing on Tuesday 20th December starting at the Community Shop at 6.30pm. Singing on as many doorsteps as possible, all ages and abilities welcome!...
Tic, toc, tic, toc; with dull, rhythmic certainty the study clock beats the passing of time. Outside, a cold, arctic blast has finally driven away the last vestiges of our hot summer. Winter has...
Festive Coffee Morning St Mary's Church Coddenham on Saturday 17th December 10.00- 12 noon. With seasonal refreshments, Yuletide raffle and The 12 Jars of Christmas. Craft activity for children -...
This year the yew tree by the Church porch will be lit up to celebrate Christmas. This will replace the Christmas trees along the path that we have decorated for the last two years. Villagers are...
It was late as the visitor slipped into the back of the church and the evening office had begun. The minister in his stall, half turned his head; had he been seen, had anyone noticed him? In the...
The evening was dark, windy and wet as I made my way out. Fortunately, the car was just outside the door; a quick dash and I would soon be back in the dry. Turning to lock the door, I noticed a...
The Community Shop is ready to help you plan for all your Christmas menus. Turnbull's Turkeys can be ordered in store. A wide range of other meats are also available to order from our supplier....
Night falls, the view from my study slowly fades to shadows, dark cut-outs against the evening sky. Pinpricks of light, traffic on The Street, flash past; otherwise, all is still. The year grows...
Many thanks to all those who popped along to The Coddenham Centre to the first Christmas Market. We took a range of our local products which proved very popular with the customers. It was lovely to...
Norwich Puppet Theatre present - Thumbelina at The Coddenham Centre. Saturday 3rd December at 3pm. There was once a girl so small that she could float on a lily pad and ride on the back of...
Christmas starts with The East of England Co-op Band Christmas Concert at St Mary's on Sunday 4th December at 2.30pm. Join us for some brass band classics and traditional Christmas Carols. Tickets...
Our Christmas stock is in, and we couldn't wait to put it on the shelves so everyone can start stocking up for Christmas. We have a wide range of goodies - chocolates, biscuits, savouries, new wines...
Mary and I recently enjoyed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’, at Buxton Opera House. A magical tale where love overcomes evil. We had a relaxing holiday, enjoying, in addition to the ballet, some of...
The streets are lined with large red poppies. At the village memorial, a life-sized shadow of a soldier stands guard, arms reversed. Around the memorial, the names of the fallen are recorded in...
Saturday 12th November 10.00-12 noon Enjoy a warming bacon buttie and support St Elizabeth Hospice. Christmas cards, hats, gloves for sale. Fairtrade are also coming along with gifts galore and...
Sleeping Beauty - A Spectacular Fairytale Music by Tchaikovsky Buxton Opera House Every child’s favourite fairytale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set...
Royal British Legion poppies will be available at Coddenham Community Shop from Thursday 27th October. Please support this important charity by wearing a poppy and donating at the Shop.
Blessed are you who are poor (Luke 6:20); not, I suggest, a strap-line to promote support for your cause. As I prepare this reflection, we have another new Prime Minister. Beyond the immediate, and...
Unfortunately, due to staff shortages, our opening times this Saturday, 29th October, will be slightly adjusted. We will be open from 8am until 2pm. Normal opening hours will resume on Monday....
A Concert of Popular Classics at St Mary's Church Saturday 29th October at 7.00pm. Brass, Pipes and Voice - featuring talented local musicians - Ian Galbraith (organ), Sarah Johnston (soprano) and...
Halloween has arrived at Coddenham Community Shop! Pumpkins and 'Treat' bags available NOW! Monster cupcakes and iced biscuits will be available from Wednesday 26th October -SPOOKY!!!
God, I thank you that I am not like other people. Well, of course I’m not, we’re all different. Sometimes, the difference shows; age, colour, wealth. Sometimes the differences are less obvious. ...
Unfortunately, due to staff shortages, there will be no outreach Post Office service at the Community Shop until Friday 21st October. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Other Shop services...
October's Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church Preserves Day Jams, marmalades, chutney for sale. Saturday 15th October 10.00- 12 noon Freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes. Children's autumnal...
The sun is shining but the air is definitely cooler. The once parched grass is rapidly turning green once more. Trees are turning golden brown, looking ever richer in the late morning sun. Beauty...
Organ Concert and Demonstration Ian Galbraith will demonstrate the new digital organ at St Mary's Church, Gosbeck on Sunday 9th October at 3pm. Refreshments available. Retiring collection in aid of...
Have you ever stood inside one of our church buildings and wondered what stories it could tell? Why is the font at the back of the building while the altar is at the front? What is that funny...
At the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020, HM Lord Lieutenant for Suffok, Clare, Countess of Euston, wrote to the Community Shop sending thanks for the support and service the shop was giving to...
Due to the visit of Lady Euston to the Community Shop, The Coffee Stop will be closing at 1.00pm tomorrow (Saturday 1st October). Take away refreshments will still be available. Apologies for any...
St Mary's Harvest Festival Sunday 2nd October at 11.00am 'Thank You For Your Generosity' - so many reasons to be thankful for all the generosity we receive in our community. Come and sing and be...
Unfortunately, due to staff illness, the Community Shop will be closing at the earlier time of 2.30pm on Wednesday 28th September. Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The camera panned away, the music stopped, the family were left in peace - for a few moments at least. The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has engaged us all. The Pageantry was superlative and...
Services in the North Bosmere Benefice on Sunday 18th September will include commemoration for the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Services are as follows: 9.30am Zoom Morning Worship. To join this...
As I prepare this piece the nation is in mourning following the death of our late Queen. This is the end of an era. For many of us, myself included, she has always been there, a trusted constant in...
As a mark of respect for her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Coddenham Community Shop will be closed on Monday 19th September, the day of her funeral. We apologise for any inconvenience. God Save...
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth ll, St Mary's church is open daily for prayer and reflection and there is a Book of Condolence where we can express our gratitude for Her Majesty's wonderful...
Last weekend we headed to Portsmouth for a wedding. Half my extended family live in the Portsmouth area but it takes a major event like a wedding to bring us all together; to meet and share with...
The Sunday readings on this week’s notice sheet include almost all of St Paul’s short letter to Philemon. Paul’s entourage in Rome includes a runaway slave, Onesimus. Onesimus is a Christian; a...
This month's Coffee Morning is at St Mary's on Saturday 3rd September from 10.00am until 12 noon. Celebrate the fruit harvest of the world with our homemade cakes - lemon, orange, banana, dates,...
A small electric ‘ping’; the silence was broken. Once it was a knock at the door that brought news; then it was the shrill ‘Brrring Brrring’ of the telephone; now it’s a quiet, ping. Social media;...
It’s been one of those days; a day when nothing goes to plan. Yet now, peace, all is still. The wind has dropped, the birds have fallen silent and as clouds gather far above me, evening draws in. ...
Once again our amazing Community Shop appears in the East Anglian Daily Times in a feature about fantastic village shops to visit in Suffolk. We all know our shop is amazing but it's great that...
Due to temperatures reaching 37C/100F in the shop, the difficult decision has been made to close at 1pm today (Friday) and at 1pm tomorrow (Saturday 13th August). Toasties will not be available...
Each year, on the third Saturday in September, our Cathedral holds a special service for all who have experienced the death of a child, whatever their age and whatever the cause. This service is...
It's Savoury Saturday this month. Join us on Saturday 13th August from 10.00am until 12 noon for savoury specials -sausage rolls, cheese scones and other savoury delights as well as freshly brewed...
From the Rectory - Surely the Lord is in this Place Then Jacob awoke and said “Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This...
If it gets much warmer I’ll melt. It’s Tuesday and the mercury is heading towards 40 once more. The coolest place right now would be in one of our churches except that I just don’t fancy the walk...
Due to the extreme weather conditions, the difficult decision has been made to close the Community Shop at 2pm on Monday 18th July and Tuesday 19th July. It's just too hot in the shop, the...
Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, forever. (Heb 13:8). Recently I have joined in several discussions about changes to church buildings. Anyone who has ever tried to implement such change...
July Coffee Morning at St Mary's Coddenham Saturday 9th July. 10.00am - 12 noon. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and home made cakes in our beautiful churchyard. All proceeds to the church fabric...
We have been walking the Isle of Wight Coastal Path; roughly 76 miles; much of it along cliff tops and sea-walls. We had a pre-planned itinerary and a well sign-posted route; the official...
Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows Sunday 26th June from 11.00 am to 4.30pm Admission £5.00 per adult, children under 16 free Many hidden gardens to visit in this beautiful village plus the...
Rev. Philip is taking a well earned holiday. For information about services in the benefice this week please see the Notice Sheet here
Quiz Night at Coddenham Country Club on Sunday 26th June. Starts at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Unfortunately due to volunteer holidays the shop will be running on slightly reduced hours on Thursday 23rd June. The shop will be open from 9am until 3pm. Normal business hours will resume on...
The churchyard at St Mary's is looking fantastic with a wide range of floral species in flower. The orchids are particularly spectacular this year: pyramidal orchids and the rarer bee orchids are...
Tuesday 21st June is Suffolk Day. Support your local Suffolk producers by shopping local at Coddenham Community Shop. The shop has a wide range of local products - Aspal cider, Adnams beer, Suffolk...
Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.’ (Lk 10: 41, 42) It’s a...
The sun shone, the breastplates of the cavalry glinted and across the globe crowds enjoyed the spectacle; the nation enjoyed the party. As Sunday drew to a close, quietly catching up with televised...
Coddenham's Coffee Morning goes regal!! Saturday 11th June, 10.00-12 noon at St Mary's Church. There will be the usual homemade cakes and fresh coffee, but we will be adding a royal twist and the...
The Shop is pleased to announce the arrival of new 'Coddenham' hessian bags. In our efforts to be more environmentally friendly, we have sourced these strong, reusable bags featuring a logo with a...
Approaching Jerusalem with Jesus, two of his disciples (James and John) came and asked a favour. They were looking for the top jobs in his kingdom. The other ten were furious. If there were top...
‘Nunc Dimittis’ - Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. Evensong, and as Sunday drew to a close, the words of the Nunc Dimittis, words familiar to generations,...
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations fast approaching the Shop has been busy making sure that everything you need for your celebrations will be available. You can pick up the recipe for...
The East of England Co op Band's Spring 40th Anniversary Concert at St Mary's last night was an outstanding success. The Band played a range of genres ranging from 'You Can't Stop the Beat' from the...
Another glorious afternoon. The sun streams through my study window, whilst the willow behind the house provides welcome dappled shade for a short break. Now we can consign the winter woollies to...
As Spring progresses, the Rectory front lawn becomes a blaze of yellow cowslips. Last year we decided to leave the grass uncut, interested to see what else might appear and what insects this might...
The May Coffee Morning takes place on Saturday 14th May from 10.00am until 12 noon. In addition to the usual freshly brewed coffee and delicious homemade cakes, there will also be a plant sale. All...
Thanks to Bliss and the volunteers the Community Shop will be open on Monday May 2nd from 10.00am - 3.00pm. Call in for all your Bank Holiday needs - plants and compost, barbeque food, cold drinks...
Two weeks ago, I was confidently looking ahead to our Easter celebrations. Then, as you all know by now, COVID struck. The enforced break may have slowed me down, but many aspects of life went on...
On 13th April the shop hosted a visit from The Plunkett Foundation (the national charity which supports and advises community enterprises) and their sponsors, Denbury Homes. The visitors enjoyed a...
It’s finally happened. After several days feeling off-colour, two very broad red bands on the test cartridge proclaimed “COVID has reached the Rectory”. Instead of heading out to greet the Easter...
Spring 40th Anniversary Concert by the East of England Co-op Band St Mary's Church are excited to welcome the East of England Co-Op Band for a very special 40th Anniversary Concert on Saturday May...
Ride on in Majesty Ride on, ride on in majesty, ….. It must have been a great day. Crowds of excited pilgrims streaming into Jerusalem ahead of the great festival. With the end of their journey...
The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad. So begins an 8th century hymn and every year Christians across the globe do just that. This day is greeted with shouts of joy; he is risen,...
Our fantastic cake suppliers at Wheaten Mill have delivered some amazing Easter treats. Delicious Easter vanilla buns, Easter nests, iced biscuits and amazing chocolate Scotch eggs with creme egg or...
Easter weekend events 2022 Good Friday - Ploughman's Lunch from noon until 2pm. Easter Sunday Quiz hosted by Golly. Open at 7.30pm for 8 pm start. Unfortunately due to the increase in prices we...
We look forward to seeing you over the Easter weekend for Easter eggs, gifts and lovely local products. Remember you can order fresh meat, cheese, bread and vegetables for your Easter celebrations....
Coddenham Coffee Morning Homemade cakes and coffee with warm hot cross buns. Saturday 9th April 10.00 - 12 noon at St Mary's Church, Coddenham Easter crafts for children All welcome. All proceeds to...
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting and election of churchwardens takes place on 26th April 2022 in St Mary's Church at 7pm. All those whose names are on the church electoral role or are registered...
The Country Club opening hours are now as follows: Monday 6.00pm - 9.00pm Thursday 6.00pm - 9.00pm Friday 6.00pm - 11.00pm Saturday 3.00pm - 7.00pm New members always welcome. See our Facebook page...
‘What do you do?’ For much of our life we are, so it appears, defined by our occupation. Even in retirement or death, official forms often seek to know ‘What did you do?’ What we do is not just a...
This weekend we celebrate Candlemas. Traditionally this is the moment that candles were brought into church for blessing before use. With that in mind, I have been thinking about candles. ...
This week I enjoyed a fascinating TV programme about a Puma family (BBC Dynasties – Puma). I have never seen a Puma, but having once enjoyed a holiday in Chilean Patagonia, where much of the filming...
Lots of lovely gifts and cards available to say 'Thank You' to all mothers on Mother's Day, this Sunday (27th March). Beautiful baskets of plants, cupcakes, jewellery, scarves, homemade cupcakes,...
You are warmly invited to our Mothering Sunday Service at 10.00am on Sunday 27th March. A chance to say 'thank you' to those who care for us or have cared for us in the past. Children will be able...
The sun shines, the sky is blue; it’s a glorious day for a walk along the coast. Our path lies along the top of an earth bank. To one side the North Sea; to the other, the coast road. Between...
From the Rectory, Sunday 13th March 2022, Lent 2 No words of wisdom this week as the Rectory has been left in the ‘watchful hands’ of its new resident. Hopefully he/she won’t have eaten everything...
To celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight Coddenham Church Coffee Morning will be open for freshly brewed coffee and home made cakes, with FAIRTRADE and TRAIDCRAFT STALLS. St Mary's Church, Coddenham....
In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, symbolically ending nearly 45 years of the Cold War dividing Europe. I had moved to West Germany with the RAF two years earlier, in 1987. Had anyone told me then that...
The storm finally abated, the wind dropped and the late evening sun shone; peace. At the same time another storm appears to be abating and soon, in England at least, all remaining Covid...
Some houses in the village are still without power following Storm Eunice. For information and updates see https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/fault-map/?postcode=IP6+9PY Please check that your...
Sitting at breakfast one recent morning, I watched the rising sun grace the morning with a brilliant, fiery red glow. By 8 in the morning, however, the light had dimmed and it was as if dusk...
Bliss and the team have been busy developing a range of hot snacks to add to The Coffee Stop menu at Coddenham Community Shop. The new range includes delicious toasties and tasty homemade soups....
‘Blessed are the poor, …. woe to the rich’. (Lk 6: 20-26). Poverty and riches are very much in the news at the moment and are clearly as much an issue for us today, as they were for Luke’s first...
The Shop is full of great gift ideas for the one you love on Valentine's Day. Valentine cards from Whistlefish and Cardline along with chocolates and wine from our local suppliers. Our jewellery,...
I was glad when they said to me, ‘let us go to the house of the Lord’ (Psalm 122:1) For the psalmist, the house in question is, of course, the Jerusalem temple. Built initially by the famed King...
The Shop Committee are sorry for any inconvenience caused but have had to make the difficult decision to reduce the Shop's opening hours for the next 10 days due to staff sickness. The opening hours...
Wednesday 2nd February - the shop will close at 4.30pm. Unfortunately due to ongoing staff illness we are struggling to maintain our normal level of service at the moment. There may have to be some...
Hot beverage loyalty card launched at the Coffee Stop at Coddenham Community Shop. All customers purchasing a hot drink, either sitting in or take away, can now collect stamps on a loyalty card....
Unfortunately, due to illness among the Committee members, the Country Club AGM has been rescheduled for Tuesday 1st February at 8.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The RSPB Great Garden Birdwatch takes place over the weekend of 28th - 30th January. It's a great opportunity to be part of a citizen science project which helps the RSPB track the numbers of bird...
What a glorious morning. As the dawning light slowly brightened, it revealed a frost-whitened landscape; the field beyond our garden shrouded in a low mist topped with the shadowy outline of the...
If you have ever organised a party, I suspect that one of the most stressful tasks was the catering. If the thought of stale sandwiches and soggy crisps for lunch for days after isn’t bad enough,...
It is with great delight that we are looking forward to holding this lovely village event again after the difficult times we have been through.. We have all had plenty of time to work on our...
Message from The Country Club Secretary Our AGM will be held on 25th January 2022 at 8:30p.m. If you would like to stand on the Committee next year please pop in and add your name to the sign-up...
Why not give yourself a break from the 'home office' and grab a coffee and cake from The Coffee Stop at Coddenham Community Shop? Freshly brewed coffee, tea and soft drinks always available. Freshly...
It was dark as we drove cautiously along the lane. Slowly I became aware of a pale shape moving on the edge of the road in front: a cyclist unlit; a pedestrian facing the wrong way? The shape...
After the busyness of Christmas Day, life at the Rectory has been quieter this week; time for family, friends and self. It won’t last, so we make the most of it I wonder how Mary and Joseph felt...
The Country Club will be open on Christmas Eve from 6.00pm - 10.00pm. Merry Christmas
Last weekend, as Advent drew to a close, we saw the newly pregnant Mary visiting her relative, Elizabeth. She stayed for 3 months before returning home. Today, 6 months later, we’re at the end of...
Christmas celebrations continue at St Mary's with an outdoor service at 4pm on Christmas Eve. Join us in the churchyard to hear the retelling of the Christmas story and join in singing carols led by...
Unfortunately, due to the current Covid situation, the village carol singing planned for tomorrow evening (Tuesday 21st December), has been cancelled. This decision was made reluctantly but it was...
It’s dark, the curtains are closed, as much to keep out the cold as anything. Night has descended and silence, almost, reigns. The occasional car can be heard passing along The Street, but that is...
Candlelit Carol Service at St Mary's Church this Sunday 19th December at 4pm. Featuring the Benefice Choir. Please use hand sanitiser on entry and wear face masks throughout the service.
As the rain lashes down once again, I pull on a stout pair of boots. Boot laces have become a challenge. If I don’t double knot them, they come undone in moments. When they are tightly tied, I...
Important Reminder Christmas is approaching quickly and the final order date for Coddenham Community Shop for lots of products is this Saturday - 11th December. Order forms are available in the shop...
Winter is here. As I write, much of the country is blanketed in snow; storms have brought down power lines and trees, the mercury has turned sub-zero. Are you ready? Anti-freeze in the radiator,...
The Community Shop is busy getting ready for Christmas. Take a look at our webpage, where you will find Christmas Opening Hours Stock Lists and Order Forms. We have lots of edible goodies and great...
It has been a glorious sunny morning, but winter is clearly coming. Leaves which so recently cloaked our trees in rich autumnal golds and browns, now carpet the lawn. The trees are increasingly...
Rod and Tracy represented the Community Shop volunteers at the award ceremony for the Plunkett Foundation 2021 Rural Community Business Awards. The Plunkett Foundation is the national charity that...
Last Christmas the churchyard at St Mary's was brightened up by an avenue of Christmas trees beautifully decorated by villagers. Due to popular demand the Christmas tree avenue will be repeated...
Festive Brass at St Mary's Church, Coddenham The East of England CO-OP Brass Band present 'Christmas at Coddenham - Festive Brass' on Sunday 5th December at 3pm Tickets £12 per person/children free....
'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28) The year draws to a close; the temperature falls; the heating kicks in and radiators are warm to...
The Coddenham Baby and Toddler Group donated its weekly subscription to Children In Need and raised £50. The helpers wore yellow or dressed as bears and the children made Pudsey headbands. Thank...
Coddenham Community Shop has been chosen as a finalist in the Plunkett Foundation 2021 Rural Community Business Awards. Plunkett Foundation is the national charity that supports rural communities...
In the run up to Christmas over the years the Shop has held an open evening for customers to have a drink and some nibbles, and maybe try a few new products. Having had to cancel last year's due to...
For your tomorrow we gave our today (A short reflection for Remembrance Day) When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today. (Kohima Epitaph) ‘For your tomorrow we...
The Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary's will take place at 10.45am starting at the war memorial. The service will include wreath laying and the playing of the Last Post. Following the act of...
St Mary's Church looks forward to welcoming you to the November Coffee Morning from 10.00am until 12 noon. It's time for bacon butties! Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee and homemade cakes also...
As I walked from the church, dusk was falling. Pausing a moment, I looked back and was taken by the warm, peaceful glow in the windows. How quickly things had changed. At mid-day, heavy rain,...
Poppies are now available at Coddenham Community Shop. Please bring cash for the collection tin.
Thanks to a very generous donation from our local district councillors, Tim Passmore and John Whitehead, we have been able to purchase a new display fridge. The funds have come from Tim and John's...
In the beginning God created…. The mid-day sun hangs low in the sky, bathing the station platform in a soft, autumnal glow. The trains have long gone. The line closed more than 50 years ago. Yet...
Coddenham Country Club Halloween Quiz Sunday 31st October at 8.30pm. Halloween fancy dress optional.
North Bosmere Benefice Creation and Hope A special service about God’s creation and our hope for its future as we approach COP 26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference 9.30am 31 October 2021...
The flavoursome, top quality, locally reared Turnbull Turkeys can now be ordered from Coddenham Community Shop for collection on 23rd December. Just 3 food miles! Call in or order by telephone -...
After the joys of Sutton Hoo (From the Rectory, 17 Oct), this week takes a sombre turn, following the murder of Sir David Amess. Any murder is a tragedy. What marks out the murder of Sir David,...
The pumpkins have arrived ready for Halloween on 31st October - just £1.50. Bags of spooky sweets ready for Trick or Treat just £1.30.
A few days ago, I visited Sutton Hoo. Gazing down the slope toward the Deben, I couldn’t help but think of the men who had laboured to raise a 90ft long, oak hulled, sea-going ship from the river...
Christmas cards have arrived at the shop. We are supporting St Elizabeth's Hospice and also have a lovely range of Whistlefish cards. Buy early to avoid disappointment. Our Christmas gift range is...
Our Harvest Festival service will take place at 9.30am on Sunday 17th October. We ill be supporting The Street Community in Ipswich. A group of volunteers from our local villages regularly help to...
Last Friday I welcomed Stonham Aspal School into church for the school harvest service; 200 children and their teachers. It was a joyful time. From paintings of ‘my favourite food’ to researching...
Coffee Morning becomes Coffee Afternoon! To tie in with the Women's Cycle Tour the Coffee Morning on Saturday 9th October will be a Coffee Afternoon from 2.00 - 4.00pm. There will be a limited...
We can all play a part to improve the environment. The extreme weather conditions we have experienced throughout the world this summer and the publication of the UN report on climate change (IPCC)...
Many thanks to all those who organised and supported the Flower Festival at St Mary's at the weekend. We were blessed with amazing weather and lots of visitors. The event was held to Celebrate Life...
Sunday afternoon, and a chance to have a picnic between events. I sat in glorious sunshine in the churchyard, wind rustling the leaves and grasses. The sound of traffic was a distant hum rather...
The Community Shop has now been open for two years. To thank our loyal customers free raffle tickets were given out with every purchase last week. The lucky winner, Judith, received a hamper full...
St Mary’s Flower Festival in Celebration of the Life of Dorothy Lay St Mary’s Flower Festival on 25th and 26th September has a theme of celebrating the life of Dorothy Lay. Dorothy was born in...
Coddenham Community Shop will be closed on Thursday 30th September for its annual stocktake. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Last Saturday saw the annual Historic Churches Ride and Stride. This year Mary and I visited the Eastern side of the Benefice. Beginning at Stonham Aspal, right on our doorstep, then passing...
Due to staff holidays the shop opening hours for Saturday 11th September will be 9am - 3pm. Opening hours will be back to normal on Monday 13th September. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The holiday is over and it’s time to return to work. A few days ago I was walking Norfolk coastal paths, enjoying wide-open vistas of marsh and sea. Now the horizon has shrunk to the wall at the...
Holy Communion at St Mary's Church, Coddenham this Sunday, 5th September at 11.00am. Everyone welcome.
This month's Coffee Morning is on Saturday 11th September from 10.00am - 12 noon. There will be an American theme to the refreshments as we commemorate 20 years since 9:11. There will also be a...
Come and visit the Coddenham Community Shop table full of local products at the Coddenham Centre Table Top Sale and Brunch on Sunday 5th September from 10.00am at The Coddenham Centre, School Road,...
After our summer break our first session back will be on Wednesday 8th September from 9.30am until 11.00am at The Coddenham Centre. We have a wide range of toys for both babies and toddlers. The...
Suffolk Historic Churches Trust’s ‘Ride and Stride’ is taking place on 11th September (also the day of our next coffee morning) and we hope that Coddenham will be well represented. SHCT was formed...
August Bank Holiday - Monday 30th August The Community Shop will be open on Monday 30th August from 10.00am until 2.00pm. The Post Office will not be open. Pop along for all your daily essentials. ...
Yopa Suffolk - Coddenham Community Shop is local business of the week! The shop community was delighted to spot that the estate agent company - Yopa, had selected the Community Shop as their local...
Many of our volunteers are taking well deserved holidays at the moment, unfortunately this has meant that the Shop will have to close early, at 2pm on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st August. The team...
The extreme weather conditions we have experienced throughout the world this summer and the publication of the UN report on climate change (IPCC) have surely focussed our minds on environmental...
The benefice Home Group has sponsored a toilet in Malawi which is now twinned with the toilet at St Mary's in Coddenham. The organisation, Toilet Twinning, sponsors toilets in places throughout the...
The Rector is still reading his book! The Notice Sheet for 22nd August can be found here
Welcome back to the St Mary's monthly Coffee Mornings. Saturday 14th August from 10.00am until 12 noon. Freshly brewed coffee, Pimms and homemade cakes served in the beautiful churchyard (weather...
It was a glorious morning; the sky was blue and the sun shining. On the half-open dining-room door was a distinct, but unfamiliar, shadow. The pattern of vertical bars was clearly the window...
Where does my food come from? Whether we grow our own, shop locally or take delivery from the supermarket; we take it for granted that food is available. Yet at the same time, I only have to look...
The following accolade was received by the Churchwardens from Cathy Smith of Suffolk Wildlife Trust. 'I work as Community Wildlife Advisor for Suffolk Wildlife Trust and was recently contacted by an...
Sunlight filters gently through the trees, stitching a rich mosaic of light and dark. A blackbird sits on the ground sunning herself; above her, minute insects dance in the warm air; brightly...
Following the changes to Covid rules from 19th July, St Mary's PCC have considered the way forward to ensure that there is greater access to our lovely church whilst ensuring everyone's safety. From...
For Mary and I, one of our favourite holiday locations is the Derbyshire Peak District. This is an area steeped in history, full of natural beauty, ideal for walking or cycling (as long as you...
On a path beside the lake, a mother stood with her young child. They chattered away happily; ‘duck’, ‘tree’, ‘dog’. The vocabulary was limited, but it was true conversation. Mother and child were...