Stambourne

In this issue:

• STAMBOURNE PARISH COUNCIL
• ST. PETER & ST. THOMAS BECKET PARISH CHURCH
• SERVICES AT STAMBOURNE FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS
• STAMBOURNE LADIES GROUP
• STAMBOURNE ACTIVITIES
• OTHER ACTIVITIES

Mrs Vanessa Young has stepped down from the Parish Council. Vanessa has been a parish councillor for many years and made a valuable contribution to the Parish Council. We would like to thank Vanessa for her contribution over many years and wish her well for the future.

Pavilion

The Pavilion remains closed for the winter.

Some minor repairs and maintenance are needed, and these should be completed in time for re-opening in the spring.

Playing Field

The entrance from the car park onto the grass will be moved to allow the damaged area to be repaired and given time to recover. This work will take place as soon as it is dry enough underfoot. We are also looking into replacing a piece of the play equipment which will only be possible with grant funding. Applications for this open in the new financial year.

Highways

Potholes are a continuing issue in and around the village. As ever anyone can report highway problems into Essex County Council at essex.gov.uk and follow the links.

Community Speed Watch

In the last newsletter we reported that Wendy Anderson had kindly offered to co-ordinate setting up a Community Speed Watch Scheme. At the moment 8 people have come forward, however Wendy needs 10.

If you are interested in helping, please contact Wendy on wendy.anderson1953@yahoo.co.uk.

Planning

Braintree District Council local plan review – please see the document below from Braintree District Council for information.

Finance

The Parish Council has agreed its precept and budget for the next financial year 2025-26 as £9,748.00. 

Parish Council Meeting Dates 2025
• 20th March 2025
• 22nd May 2025
• 17th July 2025
• 18th September 2025
• 20th November 2025

All are Thursdays at 7.30pm in the Village Hall unless shown otherwise.

More details may be found here »

Full minutes and agendas are available here: stambourne.com/parish-council.

Debbie Hilliard, Parish Clerk

clerk@stambournepc.org.uk, 01440 785 629

Although some time ago now, a big thank you to all who helped, decorated, read, prepared refreshments, etc. at the Carol Service on 8th December 2024.

There were 30 in the congregation, which was quite a bit down on previous years, so any suggestions for how you would like the Carol service for December 2025, please let me know.

Val Kerrison, Churchwarden

valeriekerrison@outlook.com, 01440 785 752 or 07879 816 362

Welcome to 2025! »

Welcome all to a New Year with the Stambourne Ladies Group! It’s membership time again—bring your purse and sign-up for another year with us, as we share our exciting plans for 2025. Catch up with your Gal-entines (Valentine’s Day is just around the corner after all) or make new friends. Guests are welcome.

• Wednesday, 12th February 2025
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• FREE for members; £5 for guests
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.

Line Dancing »

Come and dance with us! Betty and Rod from CBS Line Dancing will lead an hour of modern line dancing tuition. As usual, the evening will be a great opportunity to make new friends or meet up with old ones, over chats, laughs and delicious food. Guests are welcome.

• Wednesday, 12th March 2025
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• FREE for members; £5 for guests
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.

Yoga & mindfulness »

Join the Stambourne Ladies Group for an evening practicing relaxation. Amanda Anderson will lead us through a practice of yoga and mindfulness. As usual, the evening will be a great opportunity to make new friends or meet up with old ones, over chats, laughs and delicious food. Guests are welcome.

• Wednesday, 9th April 2025
• 7pm for 7.30pm
• FREE for members; £5 for guests
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Lorna on 07980 922 636 or Zoe on 07740 723 057 for more details.

Village Hall available for hire »

Hiring Fees, including heating and electricity:

• For residents: £8 per hour
• For non-residents: £10 per hour

This includes heating and a kitchen.

There is also a table tennis table and carpet bowls is available.

To hire the Stambourne Village Hall:

Contact Rosemary Horton on 01440 785 339 or by email at: rosihorton1@gmail.com for more details.

Village Hall Committee

To anyone who would like to join the Village Hall Committee please contact Cath on 01440 785 678.

Winter Market in Stambourne »

• Saturday, 15th February 2025
• 10.30am – 1.30pm
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP
• FREE ADMISSION!

Contact Coral Fordham on 07876 553 332 for more details.

The Noodle & Dumpling Bar in Stambourne »

• Saturday, 22nd February 2025
• 5pm – 8pm
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact The Noodle & Dumpling Bar on 07988 599 873 for advance orders and to avoid disappointment!

Neapolitan Pizza in Stambourne »

• Friday, 7th March 2025
• 4pm – 8pm
• Stambourne Village Hall, Church Road, Stambourne CO9 4NP

Contact Pizzeria Gusto on 07380 736 226 BEFORE 3pm to order your pizza in advance and avoid disappointment!

Knit & Natter Club »

• Every Thursday
• 5pm – 7pm
• The Green Man, 3 Church Lane, Toppesfield CO9 4DR
• THE Stambourne Knitting group: get crafty with knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, quilting and more!
• Bring along your projects, share ideas and tips, get inspired or just come for a chat. Everyone welcome!

Contact Anna on 07944 696 527 for more details.

And if you can’t knit/won’t knit? That’s fine! Just come for a natter and to meet friends (or make new ones). Whatever your levels of craftiness, join in!
More info »

Toppesfield Village Market »

• 1st Saturday of the month
• 10.30am – 12.30pm
• Toppesfield Village Hall, Toppesfield CO9 4DR
• FREE ADMISSION!

Finest local produce, Arts & Crafts, home design, pork butcher, cakes & pastries; cards & more. Refreshments & bacon rolls

Ridgewell Airfield Memorial Museum »

• Second Sunday of the month from March until October
• Oaker Hill, Great Yeldham CO9 4RG
• FREE ADMISSION!

A private collection of wartime memorabilia.