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Latest items for Sale - Treadmill and Buggy and a kitten. Also FREE Piano.
Take a look at all the items we have for sale and see if you can find yourself a bargain. You can also post requests for items you are looking for. It's free and we have sold lots of items over the years from cars to sofas!
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I'm Philippa Taylor and I'm BBC Radio Suffolk's West Suffolk producer. It's my job to search out stories that will be of interest to the county - so if there's an issue that's got you talking in Wickhambrook - then contact me. You can email me - philippa.taylor@bbc.co.uk - or ring me on 01359 271865.
Did you know that each day we broadcast a What's On diary for charity and community events too? Just give us ten days notice in writing - with contact details and useful information like wheelchair accessibility - and your event will be advertised free of charge. Phone our receptionists on 01473 250000 if you'd like to know more or check out our Suffolk website.
website last updated 8 May, 2012
Wickhambrook Methodist Church
Wickhambrook Methodist Church is in the Ely & Newmarket Methodist Circuit and part of the East Anglian District. The Superintendent is the Rev Barbara Garwood and she is based at Ely Methodist Church. The Minister for Wickhambrook is Deacon Angleena Keizer. She is responsible for the churches in the old Newmarket Circuit which comprise of Newmarket, Saxon Street, Red Lodge and Wickhambrook. Our Senior Steward is Ivan Peacock who lives in Wickhambrook. The Superintendent organises local preachers to take most of our services and we have a rota system where every other month or so, all the churches within the old Newmarket circuit can join together for worship. Both Superintendent Garwood and Deacon Keizer visit Wickhambrook to take services on a regular basis for and also cover weddings, christenings and other special events in our calendar.
News and Events
Messy Church Session
Saturday 14th April 2012
We are holding another Messy Church session at Wickhambrook Methodist church in the school room from 10.30 til 12.30 on February the 11th of February. All are welcome and it is designed with families in mind with crafts, fun, mess and a bit of fun and singing to finish There will be refreshments and lots to do.
We are also now running a Sunday school/junior church every 2nd and 3rd Sunday during the morning service at 10.30am
Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy
Saturday 19th May
Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy at the Methodist Church in aid of Christian Aid. From 10 am to 12 midday. There will be cakes Produce Plants Books etc. on sale. PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE.
Service for Christian Aid
Sunday 20th May
3pm at the Methodist Church led by Angleena Keizer
Information
We have services every Sunday at 10.30am.
Family Worship is on the last Sunday in each month, followed by a coffee and a chat.
A meeting for ladies of all ages “Harmony Hour” meets on alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm.
You will always be made welcome in this Christian Community
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All Saints Church
Find out about the services, events and history of All Saints Church.
Wickhambrook Cemetery
The Clerk to Wickhambrook Parish Council is the 'Clerk for Burials' who will advise you on any matter relating to burials in our cemetery.
Methodist Church
Wickhambrook Methodist Church is in the Ely & Newmarket Methodist Circuit and part of the East Anglian District.
United Reformed Church
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals are conducted by our Minister, the Revd Samantha White, who is always willing to meet with enquirers.
Wickhambrook News and Events
Family Fun Evening
Friday 25th May 2012
5-8pm Wickhambrook Primary School. Everybody welcome - Come and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment - attractions include Archery, Zorbing, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, BBQ and Cream Teas, Craft Stalls, Grand Raffle and loads more (see poster)
Hidden Gardens of Bury St Edmunds
17th June 2012
Gardens in the Historic Town Centre of Bury St Edmunds. 11am to 5pm. Admission by programme available in advance on Tourist Information Centre and on the day from 10.30am on The Angel Hill. In support of St Nicholas Hospice. View the poster
Jubilee Events at The Greyhound
Great events at The Greyhound on every day of the Jubilee holiday from Thursday 31st May to Monday 4th June - take a look at our flyer or the visit The Greyhound website for more information
Wickhambrook Flower Show and Events
14 July 2011 - starts 2pm
Come along to the annual Wickhambrook Flower Show at the MSC Hall with wonderful teas and cakes at the W.I. Hall, a display by the History Society and Car Boot Sale on the Recreation field (car boot starts 1pm).
Street Lights
The County Council owned Street Lights in Wickhambrook are due to switch to part-night lighting during the week commencing 7th May. A considerable amount of information is on the Suffolk County Council website at www.suffolk.gov.uk/streetlighting.
Road Closures
B1063 Bunters End, Wickhambrook - Outside Boyden House for approximately 110 metres
Reason for closure
BT Underground Works
Date of closure - 06/06/2012 to 08/06/2012 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)
Alternative routes - B1063 Shop Hill, A143 Bury Road, B1061 Thurlow Road, B1061 Bradley Road, B1061 Brinkley Road, B1061 Dullingham Road, A1304 High Street, B1063 Cheveley Road, B1063 Ashley Road (see plan)
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Wickhambrook Methodist Church
The Methodist Church has a main Church with a foyer and gallery. Adjacent is the school room which in days gone by was used for Sunday School which at present an attempt is being made by Mrs Celia Hawley to start again with schools twice per month. The school room is available as a function room should anyone wish to use it. It has a kitchen facility and toilets.
Our services usually have four to five hymns, Bible readings, prayers and a sermon. We always have, once a month after family service,now called an All Age Service with tea and coffee and time for a chat afterwards. Our services are warm and friendly and the social gatherings afterwards are an important time for us. At special times during the Christian calendar we have services where we join together with the Wickhambrook United Reformed Church. We also have 'get together' evenings where we meet up with others from the surrounding villages within the old Newmarket Methodist circuit and have a 5pm service followed by a 6pm tea. We are also a member of the Churches Together in Wickhambrook and District.
| Church Steward | Ivan Peacock | 01440 820833 |
| Treasurer | David Turner | 01440 820346 |
| Superintendent | Rev Barbara Garwood | 01352 662426 |
| Minister | Deacon Keizer | 01638 662837 |
Special Events
Friday Morning Cafe
Every Friday morning from 9am for as long as required up to 12 midday, coffee will be served in the School Room at the Methodist Church. Parents leaving their children at the local school especially invited although the Cafe is open to all. So come along for a drink and a chat. At present the Cafe will only be open during School term time.
All Age Service
We have a All Age Service once a month which we hope encourages people with children to join us. The service is a shortened version and has a special mention for the children.
Wickhambrook Primary School
Wickhambrook Primary School use the Church at Easter for a service and their own play. For this service and during Harvest Festival the children, with their parents come to us for the afternoon.
Sunday School
We now have a Sunday School which is held every 2nd and 3rd Sundays in the month at 10.30 am. It caters for all children from the age of 3 years. It is run by Mrs Celia Hawley. All children are very welcome to join.
Harmony Hour
This is a very successful meeting group which started over 20 years ago. There are currently over 20 members and it is historically for ladies to get together every other Tuesday at 2.30pm for a time of fellowship and praise with a vairied programme at each meeting followed by tea and biscuits and a time to socialise. All are welcome whether you be a church goer or not and of any denomination. In October they hold a special service in recognition of their anniversary followed by tea. They also have a Christmas Tea in December. If you are interested in joining this then please speak to Beryl Peacock who is the leader and organiser.
Anniversary
On the first Sunday in November of every year we hold two special services to celebrate our anniversary, morning service at 10.30am and evening service at 5pm followed by a tea at 6pm. Please join us for this special occasion.
Christian Aid Week
This is always held during May and all Churches throughout the country follow a printed service which is provided by Christian Aid. The Churches Together of Wickhambrook and District join in this service with us which is based on a third world country and tells us about people that the organisation have helped and what they have done with their lives since receiving aid. The service is on a Thursday and we have a coffee evening and a bring and buy to help raise money to support this worthy cause.
Harvest Festival
On the first Sunday in October we will be holding our Harvest Festival. This is a wonderful time to visit the Church with the produce from local gardens together with other goods on display. Members from the other Church communities often join us for this service and on the following Tuesday we hold a Harvest Supper at the MSC where the produce can be enjoyed by all. This supper is an open invitation for you all to join us and tickets will be on sale closer to the time. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Church.
Christmas Carol Service
This is usually around mid December at 10.30am. We usually have the Christmas Tree and other festive flower arrangements in place and we have carols and readings followed by coffee and mince pies.
Christmas Eve - Candlelight Service
This service which starts at 11.30pm has a very special atmosphere and is well attended in the village. We have a special advent candle holder which is in the shape of a cross with candles on it being lit throughout advent. The service takes us past midnight so that we can welcome Christmas Day by lighting the white candle in the middle which has come to us from Bethlehem. At this time of year people especially find it in their hearts to give generously to those less fortunate and the proceeds from the evening are sent to the National Children's Home. Please join us.
History
Wickhambrook Methodist Church, the church with a great history and an even greater future working in co-operation with other local Christians.
Compared to the other churches of the village we are the youngsters in the race although almost 150 years old this youngster is getting a bit long in the tooth.
Methodism first began in Wickhambrook when Mr Billy Durrant from Bury St Edmunds held services on the various Greens in 1840. He then held fellowship meetings in a cottage and eventually a Primitive Methodist Society was formed as part of the Saffron Walden Primitive Circuit.
The present building was constructed in 1850, a Manse (was purchases and a minister) appointed. Wickhambrook became the head of a Primitive Methodist Circuit that included Haverhill, Barrow and Newmarket. The Wickhambrook Society became an important part of the Newmarket Methodist Union in 1932. Between December 1856 and July 1857 the membership grew from sixty-one to one hundred and forty.
It is almost inevitable that when celebrating 150 years of work and witness we should think about the past but Christians must never dwell on the past, we are grateful for the past but we must also be alive to the present. The Gospel truths are unchanging and while we at Wickhambrook believe this we are still prepared to embrace the new ways to witness and worship. Our Church may be old but we are not “Old Fashioned”.
We at the Methodist Church have faith in the future. The God of yesterday is also the God of today and the God of tomorrow and as he has led in the past we at Wickhambrook Methodist believe that he will lead us all into an ever brighter future.