Please contact Charmaine Jay on charmaine.jay@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk if you can help with the school garden, or just turn up at the school on Saturday 9:30-12:30. Thanks!
Charsfield School Garden Project Needs You This Saturday!
St Peters Churchyard, This Saturday AM – Volunteers Welcome!
If you can spare an hour this coming Saturday morning (25th July) we will be clearing some of the churchyard. You will be very welcome. I’ll be there from 10:00 until 11:00. All you need to bring is a rake and some gardening gloves. Steve Aylward
Volunteers for Village Hall Bar
Would you like to be part of the team of volunteers at the Village Hall bar? Whilst we are waiting to see the Three Horseshoes reopen, the bar in the Village Hall will continue to open twice a month on a Friday from 7-10pm, and for special events, like band nights or private hires. We’re
Charsfield School Garden Project Needs You!
Please contact Charmaine Jay on charmaine.jay@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk if you can help with the school garden. Thanks!
Bins – Chief Exec response
Good morning. A Waste/Bins update. Yesterday the Parish Council wrote to Chris Bally, East Suffolk Council Chief Executive. Chris Bally responded almost immediately. Copy of our email and his response is attached. We will see what happens and keep you posted now he drawn into this his two senior leads regarding all this. Email to
Cat missing
Black fluffy cat missing from around Melton/Ufford/Woodbridge. Please call 07834 083913 if you spot him.
Temporary Hosepipe Ban
Following months of exceptionally dry weather, three successive heatwaves and significantly increased demand for water, Anglian Water have announced a Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) across our East of England region for domestic customers. The ban will be implemented immediately, then enforced from 1am on Saturday 11th July. Several other water companies are responding similarly
Missing Cat – have you seen Reggie?
Charsfield Parish Council Meeting 13th July 7:30pm
Dear all,There are some things you may be interested to comment on at our parish council meeting next Monday (13th July at 7.30pm in the village hall committee room): We will be pleased to see you there in person and hear your views. You don’t need to stay for the entire meeting, you can leave
Charsfield Flower, Craft and Produce Show – 26th July 2pm Charsfield Village Hall
The schedule for the Charsfield Flower Craft and Produce 2026 is available from Charsfield Village Hall, the Old Telephone box and the porch at St. Peter’s church, Charsfield and downloadable from the Village Website here Entries can be made on the entries evening Tues 21st July 7pm-9pm in Charsfield Village Hall or via e.mail- details
Charsfield Over 60s
David and Joyce, Steve and Fran are stepping back from arranging a Seniors Christmas Lunch this year. If anyone fancies giving it a go please contact any of the above who would be happy to pass on ideas and helpful tips gleaned from the last few years. Thank you for all the wonderful help we
Community Energy – please fill in questionnaire
Dear Friends and Neighbours in Charsfield, We want to give you an informal update about the community energy project. Charsfield Community Energy is finally more than just a twinkle in the community’s eye. The feasibility study, funded by Great British Energy is now well under way and exploring options for a small scale community-owned and
Free pond plants
If you would like any water soldier plants (Stratiotes aloides) for your pond please come and collect some from 2 St Peters Close 01473 737701. Very good for your ponds eco system – the dragonflies love them and they provide a good home for pond life. Jan
Bin Collection Concerns
Morning. Many of you have raised concerns about the unreliable waste collection since the introduction of ‘Better Recycling’. I’ve just made representations to Dan Clery our East Suffolk District Councillor for him to ask the East Suffolk Council Waste team for much better communications and updates, as well as what they’re doing to sort out
Charsfield Parish Council Vacancy
As a result of a Councillor moving away and another resigning for personal reasons, we are now looking for two people to join the Parish Council team. Please contact Viviane Ward clerk@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk or Simon Rixon chair@charsfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk if you are interested.
Your views on Cycling
Hello, a point about cycling.I am involved in a discussion with East Suffolk Council about cycling in our area. If you have a view about cycling pleasures, issues and opportunities, please let me know – whether you’re a cyclist or not. I can then represent this in the wider discussion. The area involved is ours,
Help Shape East Suffolk Council’s New Local Plan
Express your views and shape East Suffolk’s local plan. Complete the survey by the 29th July here www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/newlocalplan
100 Club – May 2026 results
100 club winners for May are 1st prize number 71 and second prize number 11. Please contact charsfieldrc@gmail.com if you wish to join.
Pilates – new term starting 3rd June
New pilates term starting Wednesday 3rd June – Wednesday 15th July at Charsfield Village Hall. Please text 07985600176 or email ruth.may.pilates@gmail.com for further details, Ruth
Never miss a bin collection! New app
The new app is available for Apple and Android in the app store (search for East Suffolk) or via www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/councilapp The new Better Recycling service launches in Suffolk from 1st June and from this date, residents will be able to recycle more items, including glass and soft plastic, through their recycling bins at home. The collections
Coffee Morning in Aid of St Peter’s Church – this Friday!
Any donations of plants, cakes, jam, preserves, produce, and raffle prizes for the Coffee Morning would be very welcome. Please contact Lesley Fuller on 07584 670432.
New Homes for sale in Charsfield
For further information please go to this link Blythe Meadow, Charsfield – Hartog Hutton
100 Club Winners April 2026
100 Club winners April 2026 £33 for number 52 Lucy, and £17 for number 98 Andy. Please contact charsfieldrc@gmail.com if you wish to join the club.
Three Horseshoes Pub. Fantastic News!
Dear Charsfield Many of you will have noticed that a “Sale Agreed” sign has gone up on the Three Horseshoes in the last few days. The excellent news is that the sale in question is to a local family (Stephie, Lee, Oscar, Elizabeth and Isaac) who plan to renovate the building, move in, and run
Charsfest 2026 Saturday 27th June 1pm-5pm
Contact Hannah on hananicolls@hotmail.com if you would like to volunteer. There are various roles from helping on games to making tea/coffees. Charfest on Saturday 27th June 1pm-5pm, at Charsfield Recreation Ground. Games, BBQ, Live Music, fun races, bar, cakes etc. Entrance free.