At last, spring is here! We’ve turned the clocks forward, the sun has been shining and we can get out and enjoy the wonderful Suffolk countryside . This is definitely the time to take a stroll down to Earls Meadow where the results of the winter’s hard work by Rod Williams and his team of […]
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Earl’s Meadow Duck Race
Easter Saturday dawned bright and fair , children and parents turned up in good spirits ready for the annual aquatic extravaganza. There were plenty of children, plenty of ducks but very little water and so the duck race was a more sedate affair than usual; no chance of Ducks leaping the rapids and ending up […]
Community Council News, March 2017
The second show presented by Cockfield Community Cinema proved to be as popular as our first in January – Bridget Jones’ Baby was seen by over 60 filmgoers who thoroughly enjoyed the evening. By the time you read this hopefully you will have enjoyed The Lady in the Van, our March film, and will be […]
Little Cuties Parent & Toddler Group
Regrettably the playgroup at Felsham (otherwise known as Little Cuties) has ceased to function due to lack of interest. If anyone wants to restart it please contact Rev Sharon Potter on 01284 828599 or email rector@cockfield.org.uk […]
Public Information & Consultation: Cockfield Housing Development
You are invited to a public information and consultation opportunity on Tuesday 2 May 3-7 pm in Cockfield Village Hall to discuss Cockfield Housing Development
and Community Open Space Proposals […]
Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme
A subsidised broadband connection is now available if you cannot access an affordable broadband service with a speed of at least 2 Mb per second. You can check what broadband services are already available to you using the GoSuperfast checker and what your current broadband speed is, using the ADSL availability checker. If, after making […]
To All Dog Owners / Dog Walkers
PLEASE note that the Parish Council has installed Dog Litter Bins:- On the south east side of Great Green By the water splash in Old Hall Lane By the entrance to the Village Hall Car Park where the footpath starts. PLEASE: Make full use of these bins as the cost of emptying them is […]
Thank You: Clean Up Cockfield 2017
A big thank you to all who participated in the clean-up of Cockfield over the weekend of 18th-19th March. Your effort is much appreciated. Many have remarked that the village is looking noticeably tidier. 27 bags of litter were collected. […]
Cockfield – Good Neighbour Scheme
We have been made aware of the Good Neighbour Scheme, which has been very successful in other local villages. A Good Neighbour Scheme has a recognised, prescribed format, is supported by the Local Council and revolves around a group of dedicated and committed volunteers who offer help in a number of ways; it is aimed […]
Community Council News, February 2017
Cockfield Community Council News Since our last ‘News’ we’ve had two really successful events The first show presented by Cockfield Community Cinema was attended by over 60 filmgoers who thoroughly enjoyed Florence Foster Jenkins, not to mention the opportunity for socialising over a drink or ice cream during the interval. Our next show will be […]