Helpful Community Info, Advice & Assistance
There’s always lots going on in Wickham Market – and lots of help at hand too. If you’ve moved into the area are just visiting or staying a while, or even been here for generations, organisations and groups in the village are here to support you. Fancy trying something new? Keen to make new friends or just looking for ideas or advice? Have an hour or two for a spot of volunteering?
Here’s all those useful need-to-know contacts, info and some answers to frequently asked questions – for help, advice and support across work, rest and play in the Wickham Market area.
Local Councils
The offices of Wickham Market Parish Council are open regularly and are located in the village centre, at the rear of the village hall (door nearest to the Sports Club). They are staffed the Town Clerk and his team.
Wickham Market Parish Council meets monthly and the public are welcome to attend.
For a full list of services and contacts, visit the East Suffolk Council website.
Tel: 0333 016 2000
Promoting all visitor experiences in the East Suffolk Council area.
Community Activities & Groups – GENERAL
The Wickham Market & District Monthly Gardening Club hold monthly meetings in the village hall.
Contact: wmgardenclub27@gmail.com
Suitable for anyone interested in learning a little more about gardening. Meetings have speakers on all sorts of garden-related topics, plus interesting visits in the summer months.
Village centre (Glebe Allotments) and edge of village (Simon’s Cross Allotments) plots
Glebe Allotments – located on the east site of the village, access via Crown Lane (53 plots) with a mixture of full and half plots to suit all needs. Oldest allotments in the village, on land owned by the Diocese.
Simon’s Cross allotments – located at the northwestern corner of the village, just next to the Simon’s Cross housing estate. Road access is from the B1078 (40 allotments).
The Wickham Market Flower Club hold monthly meetings in the village hall.
Anyone with an interest in flowers and flower arranging welcome. A chance to watch experienced demonstrators sharing their knowledge and skill in a friendly atmosphere. Flower arranging brings such joy to people.
Part of the Suffolk East Federation of Women’s Institutes, the group meets for fun and friendship. Meetings with a variety of speakers and outings throughout the year.
Wickham Market WI hold monthly meetings in the village hall.
Weekly bell ringing practices in All Saints’ Church Wickham Market. Friendly group welcoming new and experienced ringers.
Contact the Tower Captain. Tel: 01728 746681
Weekly sewing group sessions are held in the Library. All welcome.
Contact: 01728 747987
Maintaining records relating to families, properties and events in the area of Wickham Market, Suffolk – a place do your own research (or volunteer to help others in theirs), to find out more about the village through the archive and its activities.
Tel:01728 746058
High intensity low impact workouts performed on mini trampolines! Just 10 minutes of (BOUNCE) is equivalent to a 30 minute run due to the gravity and G Force of jumping up and down on an unstable service! All abilities welcome.
Classes on several evenings a week take place at Wickham Market Community Primary School – Dallinghoo Rd, Wickham Market, Woodbridge IP13 0RP.
Improve your fitness in a fun and inspirational way. Exercise programmes provide variety and interest to keep you on your toes. Fit or not-so-fit, have a good workout that is safe and enjoyable. Regular classes in Wickham Market venues.
Open to all community members of Wickham Market and surrounding areas, all ages and all walks of life. The more the absolute merrier.
The main aim is to have fun, socialise and make new friends. Singing is great for mental health and physical health so whether people think they can sing or not, please come along and join in for the health benefits.
The choir meets regularly in the village hall.
A forum for retired or semi retired business, or professional people who wish to meet together in a convivial setting. Monthly meetings in Ufford Park Hotel, events and visits.
Woodbridge & District Lions Club run social activities, raise funds to help those in need and give time to help others with projects and events. Formed in 1982, the small Club has a big heart without any political or religious affiliations – just a group of men and women trying to do amazing things.
Woodbridge Lions meet at the Royal British Legion Club in Woodbridge.
12 Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market, IP130RP.
Monthly meetings are held in the village hall.
Tel: 01728 747078
Weekly meetings are held in the village hall.
Tel: 01728 747078
Weekly opportunity for a little friendly company and a chat over tea, coffee and biscuits in All Saints’ Church Wickham Market.
Community Activities & Groups – CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Weekly drop-in meet-ups for parents/carers with babies aged 0-15 months are held in the back room of the village hall.
Football fun for tiny tots. Toddle football training is split into two age groups : 18 -30 months and 2½ – 3½ years. Based around the village hall and its recreation grounds .
Tel: 07762 341982
Weekly drop-in meet-ups for parents/carers with babies and toddlers aged 0-4 years are held in the Beehive Building.
Weekly story session for little ones and their parents/carers are held in the Library.
Tot Rock song and rhyme sessions for pre-school little ones and their parents/carers are held in the Library.
Story and rhyme sessions for pre-school little ones and their parents/carers are held in the Library.
Lego sessions for younger children and their parents/carers are held in the Library.
Guide, Brownie and Rainbows groups meet weekly for fun, friends and activities in the Beehive Building.
- Rainbows – age 4-7 – activities; games, crafts, singing and action songs; outside activities, walks, trips ; work towards challenge badges, learning new skills and having great fun at the same time.
- Brownies – age 7-10 – activities both indoors and outside; crafts, cooking, games challenge, interest and skill badges.
- Guides – age 10+ – activities both indoors and outside; crafts, cooking, games challenge, interest and skill badges.
Contact: 01728 604491
Sports & Leisure
Facilities and relevant businesses in Wickham Market and the surround area.
Wickham Market Football Club – Sports and Social Club located behind the Wickham Market Village Hall.
Tel: 01728 747731
Club Website Sports Grounds Info
Youth Football Club – Facilities at Simon’s Cross Playing Field, IP13 0ST.
Tel: 07778 880735
Courts and club activities take place at Simon’s Cross Playing Field, IP13 0ST.
Tel: 01728 746736
Wickham Market Bowls Club – located near Wickham Market Village Hall.
Tel: 01728 746715
Venues for Hire in Wickham Market & Campsea Ashe
Voluntary Organisations & Support Groups Wickham Market
Wickham Market Citizens Advice drop-in service at the Resource Centre (next to the Library)
The area’s main Citizens Advice Office is located in Leiston – 14 Colonial House, Station Rd, Leiston, IP16 4JD – Tel: 01728 832193
DAS is a friendly local charity based at Martlesham near Ipswich. It advises children and adults with disability issues as well as family members and carers. It can help with all kinds of benefit claims.
Tel: 01394 387070
Supporting Wickham Market residents. Volunteers provide those in need, with free-of-charge help around all kinds of jobs. Tasks may include shopping, a one-off garden tidy up, minor DIY, posting letters, filling in forms, computer help, dog walking or visit for a chat.
Car transport service also available at a small charge.
Home-from-hospital support service, to help after a stay in hospital – advance booking required.
Tel: 07914 494108
An opportunity to chat, relax and make new friends over refreshments at this weekly drop-in café, held at The Aspire Centre (opposite the library).
Fresh food and household goods shared with anyone in need. Weekly friendly pantry in All Saints’ Church Wickham Market.
A weekly opportunity for men to get together in a social, creative space to enjoy activities similar to those of garden sheds together.
Tel: 01728 747782
Faith Groups in Wickham Market & Area
Wickham Market Church is in a joint Church of England benefice with St Peter & St Paul’s at Pettistree. The two churches share team leaders for worship, prayer meetings, the choir and home groups.
A family friendly church, with a more contemporary style of worship within an historic building. All Saints has a small special area for children, movable seating, a screen and sound system (to allow live streaming of main services).
See website for contact details and information about church services and activities.
Pettistree Church is in a joint Church of England benefice with All Saints’ in Wickham Market. The two churches share team leaders for worship, prayer meetings, the choir and home groups.
See website for contact details and information about church services and activities.
Campsea Ashe Church is in the Church of England Orebeck Benefice with Marlesford, Hacheston, Parham, Easton and Kettleburgh and Brandeston.
These churches share team leaders for worship, prayer meetings, the choir and home groups.
See website for contact details and information about church services and activities.
Schools in Wickham Market & Education
Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market, Woodbridge IP13 0RP
Tel: 01728 746405
The primary school at Wickham Market is proud to be at the centre of the local community. Children come from Wickham Market and several surrounding villages. The school buildings and extensive grounds are on a site which dates back to 1934. The school and its staff are committed to providing a quality education for our pupils, which will prepare them for life in the 21st century.
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HE
Tel: 01728 723493
Thomas Mills High School (& Sixth Form) is an 11-18 comprehensive school which caters for students of all abilities. Many children who live in Wickham Market move to Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham at the beginning of Year 7.
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge IP13 9EY
Tel: 01728 723789
Established in 1864, Framlingham College is an independent (fee-paying) school offering co-education across all ages from nursery to sixth form. Its goal is to develop in each child the knowledge and skills they need to thrive as global citizens in their adult world.
