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Every week, the Parish Council works on a wide range of projects and initiatives to support Bucklesham. With so much going on, it can be difficult to keep up.

We will endeavour to bring you all the latest news from around the village and our key achievements as often as possible. From what projects we are working on, to community events and Parish Council initiatives, the News will inform you of all our 'best bits'.

Viewing entries posted in September 2026

4 new trees on the Playing Field

30 September 2026

Suffolk Parish Councils were given an opportunity to apply for trees left over from a display at the Suffolk Design Festival in Bury St Edmunds.

Bucklesham has been successful in its application and has been awarded two European Larches (2.5.meters tall) and two Dawn Redwoods (4.5 meters tall) to plant on the Playing Field. The European Larch was introduced to Britain in 1620 and is very popular in parks and community spaces, but the Dawn Redwood is one of the world’s most endangered trees. 

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Two Bucklesham residents win Community Awards

23 September 2026

Two Bucklesham residents win a Suffolk Community Award

‘The Ian Campbell MBE Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to their Community’ was awarded to Evelyn Bloomfield, and ‘Councillor of the Year’ was awarded to Cllr Clive Lenton.

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Crime Scene wins Scarecrow Festival

17 September 2026

Bucklesham's Annual Scarecrow Festival was a huge success again this year, despite thieves stealing the winning family's original Scarecrow.

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