Woolverstone Village

10/04/2026

Do come along for an informal chat on Thursday next week 🍷🍺🥜☕ to find out more

10/04/2026

Working Garden Party

Saturday 18th April at 10am, meet Marina Road.

Last year planting was completed on marina road to soften the area and help to slow traffic. We now need to strim and clear the area between the new plants to help them grow.
It would be great if you could join us with a strimmer if you have one or simply a willing pair of hands.

03/04/2026

Who's ready for the Easter trail? Open to all, whether you're on the hunt for the Easter-themed baskets or just fancy a stroll with your dog.

Kids remember, take photos of you holding 3 baskets and you'll win and Easter egg.

11.00 - Berners Hall - complimentary refreshments, tea, coffee and cakes... and of course Easter eggs

All welcome whether you did the trail or not 🐣

https://woolverstone.org/heritage-trail/

26/03/2026

Statement from Arthur Charvonia
Chief Executive, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Having today received the decision on Local Government Reorganisation, I’m keen to update you directly on what this means for the future shape of councils in Suffolk.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that Suffolk will move to three unitary councils.

These new authorities will replace the current six councils, with the three new unitary councils covering western Suffolk, central and eastern Suffolk, and Ipswich and southern Suffolk.

The new councils will come into operation in April 2028. Ahead of this, elections scheduled for next year will establish three shadow authorities responsible for guiding, shaping and overseeing the transition within their respective geography.

As you may expect, our leaders have welcomed the news as part of a joint statement from the district and borough council leaders – looking forward to creating councils that are large enough to deliver, and local enough to care.

Our council officers are also fully committed to working together to ensure a smooth transition and to maximise the opportunities that this change presents for our residents, communities and partners – including our town and parish councils.

This is the most significant change to Suffolk’s local government arrangements in more than 50 years. We now have a collective responsibility to help shape three new councils that can continue to deliver the essential services our communities rely on from day one.

We will keep you informed of next steps as the detail of our transformation programme develops, but for now, our focus is on embracing the challenge ahead and working collectively to deliver the very best outcomes for the people of Suffolk.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that three unitary councils will be created in Suffolk replacing the current system made up of Suffolk County Council and the five district and borough councils: Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk and West Su...

19/03/2026

Save our Village Hall - Berners Hall – needs us
Our Village Hall belongs to all of us – after many years of dedicated care, the current committee must step down. To keep Berners Hall open and thriving, we need new volunteers, fresh ideas, and a shared effort from the village.

Join us for an informal meeting to find out more:

Thursday 16th April | 7–8pm
At Berners Hall
Wine, beer, tea and coffee, cake and nibbles provided

Whether you can help with maintenance, finances, bookings, or simply lend a hand now and then – every little bit counts.

We’re looking for a new Chair, Treasurer, committee members, and a wider circle of supporters so no one carries the load alone. No big commitments required – just a willingness to be part of a shared village effort. Many hands make light work 🛠️ 💷 💪 🧾 💻 📅 🖌️ 🤝
It’s our hall. Let’s run it together.

13/03/2026

Saturday 21st March 1000 - 1200

We will be doing further gardening work at Horsepond's Green. Please come and join us and enjoy this lovely space which was donated to the village!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoD4bKHZi3N2QG3g8

25/01/2026

Great work team. We extended our hedge planting along the boundaries, added some more Hazel and Cornus to the copse, and Matthew March showed us his tree surgery skills, taking back some lateral branches from the big tree on the back boundary to allow more light in.

20/01/2026

🌿 Horse Pond Green Working Party 🌿
📅 Saturday 24 January
⏰ 10:00 – 12:30

📍 Meet at Horse Pond Green:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoD4bKHZi3N2QG3g8

This month there are lots of jobs that need doing. We have new bat 🦇 and bird 🐦 boxes to put in place, as well as planting whips and saplings 🌱 we’ve just received from the Suffolk Tree Warden tree giveaway.

If you have loppers, shears, a spade, secateurs, a rake, hedge trimmer, strimmer — anything you think might be helpful — or just a pair of willing hands 🙌 (gloves recommended 🧤), we would be delighted to see you.

❓ Any questions?
Please email: [email protected]

🌳 Horse Pond Green is really taking shape thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who help at working party days and to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape grant we received.

🚶‍♀️ Why not walk in and take a look?
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoD4bKHZi3N2QG3g8

⚠️ Please be careful where you step — there are a few animal warrens around the pond and the far back corner. Most have been marked with stakes.

29/11/2025

16/11/2025

Horse Pond Green Working Party is Saturday 22 November 10:30 – 12:00. Meet at Horse Pond Green.

Help with the clearance, planting and maintenance at our Community space, Horse Pond Green. https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoD4bKHZi3N2QG3g8

If you have loppers, shears, secateurs, a rake, hedge trimmer, strimmer, anything you think might be helpful, or just a pair of willing hands (gloves recommended) we would be delighted to see you. Any questions, please email: [email protected]
Horse Ponds Green is really taking shape thanks to all the volunteers that come and help at working party days and to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape grant we received.
Why not walk in and take a look? https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoD4bKHZi3N2QG3g8 ⚠Please be careful where you step, there are a few animal warrens around the pond and the far back corner. Most of them have been identified with stakes.⚠

30/09/2025

Message from Holbrook and Shotley Surgery

Our New Appointment System is launching.
From Wednesday 1st October 2025 - only URGENT appointments can be booked on the day.
All routine GP appointments and admin queries will be requested through our new online Triage system which can be found on our website.
You simply fill out a short online form telling us about your needs - whether it’s a medical issue, prescription request, Fit note or referral query etc.
Your request will be reviewed by a clinician and directed to the most appropriate person to help you - normally the same day. If an appointment is required we will contact you and offer you an appointment.
If you don’t have internet access, you can a call us or drop into the surgery and a receptionist will help you.
Please bear with our team over the coming days as we get used to the new system, we are confident this change will make things better for everyone once fully up and running.
Thank you for your patience and support.