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There are several organisations active in Campsea Ashe.
These can be viewed on separate pages and are :-
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The Parish Council
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The Parochial Church Council
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The Village Hall Committee
Other organisations include :
Wild About Campsea
WAC is a resident run community gardening group, which has been instrumental in bringing people together. With generous support from East Suffolk Council, WAC has initiated and hosted many activities and events since its inauguration in 2021. Initatives including Growing Together, Field to Fork, hosting talks to share knowledge and ideas or encouraging Hedgehog Highways in the village are often based around the cabin and the growing area in the playing field. However, volunteers have also been active in organising village litter picks, clearing of woodlands, planting trees as well as maintaining a small wild life area in Campsea Ashe. The Parish Council is delighted to be able to support a resident activity that inspires not just the residents of Campsea, but often has visitors from neighbouring villages too.
Meetings Nov - March every 1st Sunday of month at 14.00; April - October every Sunday 14.00 at Campsea Ashe Village Hall / Recreation Ground
For further info please contact: wildaboutcampsea123@gmail.com
Station House Community Connections
Station House Community Connections is the registered name of the charitable organisation which worked to transform the Station House into a new community and station facility. The information gathered from the village, passenger and business surveys in April 2012 informed the design process, so we hope there is something for everyone to make use of and enjoy.
At the Station House you will find a cafe, good quality Wifi and broadband, meeting rooms, information on the local area and a history of the East Suffolk Railway. It also provides a service to railway users travelling on the East Suffolk Line between Ipswich and Lowestoft. Station House Community Connections, which runs the Station House, is a Charitable Community Benefit Society. It was established in 2013 to raise the funds to renovate and refurbish the old station building, which had been empty and derelict for 10 years.
The cafe is open Monday - Friday 6.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday 6.30am to 6.00pm and Sun 8.30am to 6.00pm.
Meeting rooms are available from Monday to Friday 7.00am to 9.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 9.00pm and Sunday 9.00am to 6.00pm.
The website is www.stationhousecampseaashe.co.uk and provides timeline and the background story and achievements so far, with the picture gallery hshowing a selection of historical photographs, new design illustrations, and Station House events. Should you wish become involved in any way, the volunteer, organisation and contact sections will guide you further.
Heritage Group
This is an informal group looking into the heritage of Campsea Ashe but is open to all. It started in 2010 by a small group of enthusiastic people who have an interest in the heritage and history of the village. The Project has been generously funded by the Your Heritage Lottery Fund, as well as Wickham Market Outreach project and Suffolk Open Weekend.
The group is interested in oral history and also in collecting resources that help them learn more about the village and the people who have made it what it is. They are also working on a number of new research projects that will help to make the resources available to as many people as possible, either through displays in the Church, or via the website. If you would like to find out more about the village, please visit the website at www.campseaashechurch.org.uk
If you would like to know more about the Heritage Group, attend their meetings or would like to do some research for yourself, please contact them through the above website and let them know.
Bell Ringers
New bells have been installed and are available for ringing. Anyone can join the group one of the practices, or just go along to listen to the sounds of the beautiful bells.
Ringing for Sunday Services - The bells are rung for half an hour before all Sunday services (other than for 8.00 am services).
Practice sessions - All practices are from 9.00 to 10.30 am on Saturday mornings. All are welcome.
Beginners Courses - Anyone interested in ringing is encouraged to have a have a go. Just turn up on Saturday and you will be made most welcome, or contact the Tower Captain, Glenys Fear, on 01728 747177.
If anyone would like to set up a club or use the village hall as a meeting place for group meetings, please contact the Village Hall Committee or the Parish Council.