The external auditor has completed the audit but not yet provided a certificate pending the review of further information requested.
Read the Annual Return and External Auditor Report. The notice advises how accounts can be inspected by electors.
A thank you message
A message from Victoria Cooper:
A message from Victoria Cooper:
“A heartfelt and huge thank you to all the kind friends and neighbours who brought sustenance and comfort to me and Polly when we had that scary fire. Tea, sandwiches or just sitting with us helped us keep it together. Thank you Nigel Clarke for getting us back on the electric so quickly and of course words can’t describe what a wonderful Fire Brigade we have.”
Basin Street Brawlers Coming to Walsham
The Basin Street Brawlers are coming to the Memorial Village Hall.
It’s in the village diary – is it in yours?
Notice of Parish Councillor Vacancy
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
PARISH OF WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 2 October 2018 (14 working days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy. Otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 4 December 2018.
Dated 12 September 2018
Kevin Boardley
Proper Officer
Key Found in Memorial Hall Car Park 11 August
A key was found in the Memorial Hall Car Park on 11 August. It is with Rob Barber who can be contacted on 01359 259689.
Women’s Institute – Calendar Girls Musical Feb 2019
Walsham le Willows WI is arranging a visit to Norwich Theatre Royal to see Calendar Girls the Musical on Saturday 16th February 2019. Box Office booking opened in May and tickets are selling well. WI is happy to open this up to anyone else who would like to go, not just WI members.
Leaving Walsham 9.30 on the day for shopping before the matinee at 2.30. A number of circle seats have been reserved, some with a wider leg room option for anyone who would like them.
Cost is £40 per seat or £44 for the roomier option. Cost of coach will be divided amongst those attending. No profits will be made on this.
It’s possible that there may be some seats on the coach just for shopping! TBA via Observer once numbers are known.
Contact Maggie Barber on 01359 259689. Payment for seat required on booking. Payments for coach one month later. Payments dare non-refundable.
Walsham Wild Wood – update summer 2018
The Walsham Wild Wood held their second Midsummer Picnic on the 24th June. Unfortunately the football match and a very hot day resulted in fewer people attending than last year. However the picnic was still a success with delicious donated food, plenty to drink and activities for the children including a new Nature Trail which took the them around the whole site.
The AGM was held on the 5th July. A quiet year was reported at the Wood but there was an unusual plant surprise when a clump of broom rape was found growing for the first time. This is a parasitic herbaceous plant with seeds that can be dormant in the soil for many years.
It was also reported that Alison Martin has stepped down as Secretary after 6 years. Alison was was thanked for all her hard work and commitment to the project. John Stebbing was elected as Secretary, Richard Belson was re-elected as the Treasurer and Lorna MacKinnon was re-elected as Chair.
If you would like to find out more about Walsham Wild Wood please get in touch with Lorna | 01359 259 140.
Annual Electoral Register Canvass 2018
From the 20th July 2018 Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils will be sending every household in the area an annual canvass form to collect information about residents who are eligible to vote.
Have you responded? It’s quick and easy to respond.
If there are no changes to the information pre-printed on your form you can respond by:
- Going online to the web address on the form
- Signing your form and sending it back to us in the envelope provided
If you need to make some changes you can respond by
- Going online to the web address on the form
- Writing the changes on the form, signing it and sending it back to us in the envelope provided
If you don’t respond
- You could be fined
- You may not be able to vote in future elections
- Your credit rating could be affected
Don’t delay, respond today! If you would like further information then go to
Mid Suffolk DC Babergh DC
Endeavour House Endeavour House
8 Russell Road 8 Russell Road
Ipswich Ipswich
IP1 2BX IP1 2BX
NOTICE OF VACANCY – Parish Councillor
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
PARISH OF WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 31 July 2018 (14 working days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy.
Otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than 3 October 2018.
Dated 11 July 2018
Kevin Boardley, Proper Officer
Neighbourhood Plan – Views on Development
The remaining views on development collected at the meeting on 27th June have been added to the document time line on the Neighbourhood Plan page. These are all the transcribed comments from the day:
Design
Environment
Flood Risk
Green Issues
Heritage
Housing
Jobs & Shops
School & Early Years
Sports & Lesiure
Traffic
Transport
Anything Else
Poppy Project – Collection of Poppies
Jan and Fiona are in the Memorial Hall at the coffee shop on Tuesday 10th July from 10 till 12 collecting any poppies and helping with knitting and crocheting.
Neighbourhood Plan Drop-In Event Success
The drop in event was a great success and the footfall and the numbers of people saying they wanted to be actively involved took the organisers by surprise. The Chair, Phil Newby, has thanked everyone for contributing to the success of the event. A truly brilliant result.
Suggestions collected on post-it notes around what may become the main strands of the plan, will now be transcribed and made available. There were around 140 signatures in agreement with the Parish Boundary as the Plan Boundary which is more than statistically significant for Walsham.
An application will now be submitted by the via the Parish Clerk. This will mean that the Walsham will then be recognised by the District Council as a Live Neighbourhood Plan Parish.
A Wash-Up meeting will be held on July 4th at 7pm in the Blue Boar. On the agenda, as well as a drink, will be the picking of the winning entries from the competition to create a Neighbourhood Plan logo (children from the village stepped up enthusiastically to this task) and to talk about how the working groups will be set up to run over the summer and how promotion will be organised for Garden’s Weekend.
Come and get involved, come along on Wednesday!
Changes at the Sports Club
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
of Walsham Le Willows Sports Club CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club)
on Monday 9th July at 19:30
in the Pavilion, Sports Ground, Summer Road, Walsham Le Willows IP31 3AH
An EGM has been fixed for 9th July in order for Sports Club members to authorise the formal closure of the Club as a CASC and to approve the passing over of all its assets to the newly formed charity ‘Walsham le Willows Sports Club CIO’ which holds the freehold of land and buildings on which the Club is situated.
Parish Council Accounts 2017/18
The Parish Council Accounts have been published for 2017/18
The Parish Council Accounts have been published for 2017/18
Please note: These accounts have been audited by the Council’s appointed internal auditor but have yet to be signed off by the external auditor so may yet be subject to change.
Section 1 Annual Governance Statement – shows the statements made by Councillors to the auditor regard to there being a sound system of internal control.
Section 2 Annual Accounting Statements – statement of financial position to internal auditor for year ending 2017/18
Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return – Notice given by Parish Clerk on dates for which inspection of the accounting records of the Council can be inspected and how this can be arranged.
Walking Netball at the Sports Club
Over 50? Or maybe your running and jumping days over? Still want some more exercise. Walking Netball may be for you.
No running or jumping involved and you have 4 seconds to pass the ball. It involves skills and drills, passing, catching, movement and primarily having fun.
The sessions aim to build your confidence on court and build fitness and are also a great way to meet new friends over refreshments in the club house afterwards.
So please come along an join the group on a Tuesday between 10am and 11am at the Sports Club, even if running and jumping is no longer your thing!
The activity will only run weather permitting so please contact the organiser if unsure.
1,000 Mile Cycle Ride for Cancer Research
Will Ridsdill Smith from Woolpit Health Centre is planning to get fitter by cycling over 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats for Bowel and Cancer Research on June 10th 2018. He hopes to raise £5000. Please support will by sponsoring him here.
Watch a short BBC film about the great work that Bowel and Cancer Research does.
Walsham Wild Wood Summer Picnic 2018
Midsummer Picnic for the village
Everyone welcome
Walsham Wild Wood
Sunday 24th June 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Sandwiches, soft drinks and cakes
Children’s activities
All free (although any donations would be welcomed)
If it is raining the picnic will be cancelled
Goodbye Christopher Robin
GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Certificate PG – 107 mins
Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly MacDonald,
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Alex Lawther
GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN gives a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne, and his nanny Olive, Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international success of the books; the enchanting tales bringing hope and comfort to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family?
Start time 8.00pm Doors open 7.30pm
Free Admission
Snacks, Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks
Neighbourhood Planning Group
Come along to the DROP-IN EVENT on Wedneday 27th June at the Priory Room between 2.30pm and 9pm to see what it is all about,
Please get in touch if you would like to get involved to contribute your ideas and to influence the development decisions for future generations in Walsham le Willows.
Take a look at the Neighbourhood Plan page which will list all the documents that are produced in relation to the plan as they are drafted and finalised.
plan@walsham-le-willows.org
Walsham Cinema
Sports Club Report April 2018
Not much football has been played this month due to the inclement weather. The first team managed to get two home games and won both. They beat Newmarket Town 1 -0 with a goal from Ryan Clark and FC Clacton 5-0 to make it 3 wins on the bounce. Ryan Gibbs scored a brace while Ryan Twinn, Andy Cusack and Sam Peters also scored. Continue reading “Sports Club Report April 2018”
Sports Club Report March 2018
Some key dates for 2018 (fixtures will be added to the events diary)
27th April – Junior Training commences
29th April – First Sunday Home Game
11th May – ECB All Stars Programme starts
12th May – First Saturday Home Game
28th May – Under 11 Tournament
The First team lost 3-0 at home to Kirkley and Pakefield at the start of the month. They then lost 1-0 at Stanway Rovers in the quarter finals of the League cup but were extremely unlucky not to take the tie into extra time. They won their latest league match beating Wivenhoe Town 5-1 away. Ryan Clark had an excellent afternoon scoring all five goals. A record for Walsham in the Eastern Counties League.
The Reserves have improved dramatically in the second half of the season but lost 3-0 at Felixstowe. They then beat Wivenhoe Reserves 3-0 at home. The impressive Kieran Twinn scored twice while Luke Bates also scored. Continue reading “Sports Club Report March 2018”
Play Council – Developments…
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Play Council was held in The Priory Room on 20th February. Read the minutes which were taken by the Parish Clerk in the absence of an appointed Play Council Secretary. The incumbent Chair, Quentin Cass, has agreed to stay on until the next AGM in May to facilitate continuity.
The great news is that two new appointments were made from interested village residents, Liam Nichol as Vice Chair and Emma Wade as Executive Committee member. One Parish Councillor and the Parish Clerk were appointed, on an interim basis, as Treasurer and Secretary respectively. Another Parish Councillor was appointed as the Parish Council’s representative on the Play Council.
The Parish Council, as tenants of the Play Area, hold the land upon trust for the Play Council and therefore have an interest in ensuring that an Executive Committee is properly constituted as soon as possible.
Play Council Executive Committee
The structure as documented in the Lease between The Official Custodian for Charities (Charity Commission) and The Trustees of The Walsham Old Town Trust to Walsham le Willows Parish Council who hold the land as Tenant upon trust for the Walsham le Willows Play Council.| Executive Committee Post | Elected 23rd May 2018 |
|---|---|
| Chair (Charity Commission Trustee) | Joe Jesney |
| Vice Chair | Emma Wade |
| Treasurer (Charity Commission Trustee) | Kirsty Lambert |
| Secretary | Jonathon Wade |
| Exec Committee Member 1 | Kim Hubbard |
| Exec Committee Member 2 (Auditor) | Brian Kinnair |
| Exec Committee Member 3 | Emma Hall |
| Exec Committee Member 4 | Julie Campbell |
| Exec Committee Member 5 | Diane Howe |
Liam and Emma are already on the case and eliciting interest from village residents in joining the committee and have some exciting ideas, so things are already moving in the right direction.
If you would like to get involved in a new phase for the Play Council to secure the long term viability and development of the Walsham Play Park, please make contact with any of the Executive Committee members – email links in table above.
Morris Minor Fundraising Tour 2018
Three ways to DONATE
Directly to the Minors On Tour for the Memorial Hall
When you do your shopping via Give as You Live. You can shop at over 4,200 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the Memorial Hall Fund.
By searching online for anything using the Everyclick search engine and donations will go to Memorial Hall Fund for every search.
During April 2018 Morris Minor OEA 736, a 1956, 4-door, split windscreen, dark green, 948cc saloon, will make a tour of all 37 World War ll airfields in Norfolk, in order to raise awareness of their vital, yet very costly role in winning the six-year war against Germany.
‘Mrs Morris’ will be sponsored for the tour to raise funds for the Royal Air Force Association and the refurbishment of kitchen and bar areas at Walsham le Willows Memorial Village Hall which was built by volunteers in the 1950’s as a memorial to the service men and women of two World Wars. The project will bring a twenty-year programme of refurbishment to a close, make the whole building fit for the challenges of the 21st century and maintain it as a proud memorial to that generation who gave their today for our tomorrows.
Music For Another Summer’s Evening 2018
The Churchgate Wind Octet and Octave vocal group return to St. Mary’s, Walsham-le-Willows at 7.30pm on Saturday 21st July.
Last year they delighted us yet again. This will be their third concert in Walsham. Hopefully they are fast becoming a regular summer fixture.
Come and enjoy a glass of wine and St.Mary’s in its summer finery as you listen to these accomplished musicians.
Tickets £5 on the door which includes a glass of wine.
All profits go to St. Mary’s Church.
Cathedral Choir Comes To Country Church!
The nationally renowned Wallingford Parish Church Choir regularly stand in at St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and St Georges Chapel, Windsor. We are excited to offer you a unique opportunity to hear them in the intimate setting of St. Mary’s Church Walsham-le-Willows.
The concert will be on Saturday April 7th at 7.30pm. Entrance is free. There will be a retiring collection with all profits to St Mary’s Church.
There will also be a Sung Eucharist on Sunday April 8th 11.00am.
Horticultural Show 2018
More details to follow…
Keep an eye for posts on the home page for posts and on the Horticultural Show page.
The 
Classes for 2018 will be uploaded with knitting patterns and recipes as soon as they are available and where an entry form and show rules can also be viewed and downloaded.
Horticultural Show Knitting Pattern
Knitting for the Walsham le Willows Horticultural Show 2018?
Here’s the pattern for the 10 inch baby v-neck cardigan.
Click on the image to the left to download the pattern and get knitting!!
Wild Wood Summer Picnic
The Walsham Wild Wood are already planning their summer picnic which will be held on 24th June. More details will follow.
Toad Times!
Between the end of February and mid April, toads all over the country will come out of hibernation and begin their hazardous journey back to their spawning ponds. Toads usually move after dark when the temperature is above 5 or 6oC on damp evenings. Every year thousands of toads are killed on our roads.
If you wish to help them cross safely, why not join us! We are not patrolling in Walsham le Willows as we have done b
efore due the serious decline in toads seen over the past couple of years. However would you be interested in patrolling in the other sites? We have patrols in Badwell Ash and Stowlangtoft and this year for the first time in Wetherden Road, Great Ashfield. We welcome new volunteers for a couple of hours a week to patrol in teams of two. Short training, insurance and answers to all your questions are provided.If you can help please contact us.
Lorna MacKinnon | 259140 | mackinnonlorna@gmail.com
Sylvie Fitch| 241727 | bob.sylvie@btinternet.com
Ian Cassidy | 233285 | ian.cassidy4@btinternet.com
Local drivers – we need your help too. We put up and light up toad signs when we patrol. Please slow down and look out for the patrollers in hi-vis jackets.
Thank you.