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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.
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website last updated 3 May, 2011
Alf Hicks
Alf was born in Ivy Cottage opposite the school in 1908. He started work when he was seven and still at school looking after cows grazing at the roadside. He left school in 1921 and did farm work before going into the grocery trade at Woollards shop.
After three years there he decided to learn to drive and went to Denston Hall as under chauffeur. The cars there were kept so clean Alf had to polish the sumps. After leaving the village for a year or two to follow the grocery trade he returned to Wickhambrook to work for Justin Brooke first as a tree planter and later as a salesman.
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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History of Alf Hicks
Following the Second World War which he spent with the N.A.A.F.I., having failed is medical for active service, he joined Pearl Assurance Co. as their local agent.
Lay preacher at the Congregational Church, officer in the Boys Brigade, Footballer, Cricketer, founder member of the Community Council and Local History Society, Alf was all of these as well as being the village reporter for the East Anglian Daily Times and Bury Free Press.
Alf’s death in 1995 left the village so much poorer but perhaps the erecting of the Village Sign, for so long Alf’s dream, will be a fitting memorial to one of natures true gentlemen.
The Alf Hicks Biscuit Barrel Award ...
The Alf Hicks Biscuit Barrel Award
In 1991 the Barrel was presented to Alf as a gift in recognition of his service to the Village. Alf kept the Barrel for a while but then returned it to the Parish Council with a request that it be awarded annually for outstanding service.
In 1998 the Parish Council decided that, as the Barrel has to be returned at the end of the year, the recipient should also receive an award certificate. The first certificate was awarded to Michael Medcalf. Subsequently certificates were presented to all the previous recipients of the Barrel.
| yeaR | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Dorothy Anderson |
| 2010 | Roger Alexander |
| 2009 | Steve Taylor |
| 2008 | Jim Fieldsend |
| 2007 | Peter and Pam Miller |
| 2006 | Julian Gardner |
| 2005 | Barbara Merritt |
| 2004 | Ivy Haygreen |
| 2003 | David Turner |
| 2002 | Percy Nunn |
| 2001 | John Bean |
| 2000 | Brenda Fairhall |
| 1999 | Dr and Mrs Forsythe |
| 1998 | Michael Medcalf |
| 1997 | Colin Bird |
| 1996 | Ron and Edna Penhaligan |
| 1995 | Derek Pope |
| 1994 | Peter Bayman |
| 1993 | Gladys Alexander |
| 1992 | Gladys Bishop |