English Partridges taking a dirt-bath in central Hawkedon

A pair of grey partridges (aka English partridge) decided that a kitchen window flowerbed was a great place for a dirt-bath to keep cool during the heatwave.

They are absurdly cute and so rare these days. 

Parish Council Meeting 26th March

 The minutes for this meeting are on the Parish Council tab.  Have a look -  you might just find it interesting.

HAWKEDON JUMBLE SALE 25TH APRIL 2026

 

HAWKEDON WAR MEMORIAL

 

THE QUIZ IS BACK 14TH MARCH 2026

 

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2025

If you would like to make a donation to the RBL Poppy Appeal2025 you may do so at the following places in Hawkedon village:

• A collecting box and poppies will be on the bar at The Queen’s Head pub from Thursday 23 October to Tuesday 11 November.
• Poppies will be available in St Mary’s Church Hawkedon until Remembrance Sunday 9 November.  There will be a collecting box with poppies available at the morning Service on Sunday 26 October.  Please do pick up your poppies throughout the Appeal but do not leave donations of cash or cheques in the church unattended.  
• If you wish to make a donation please place it in a sealed envelope marked ‘Poppy Appeal’, with your name if you so wish and drop it through the Freemans’ front door letterbox at ‘Top Green Cottage’ opposite the Hawkedon Queen’s Head pub or through the Ludvigsens’ letterbox at ‘Scolesgate Farmhouse’, which is marked and beside their side gate on Cooks Lane. Cash or cheques payable to ‘RBL Poppy Appeal’ are most welcome.
• If you are unable to leave your house and would like to make a donation please contact ‘hawkedonsuffolk@gmail.com’ to arrange collection.

Following the 9AM Service at St Mary’s Church, Hawkedon on Sunday 9 November there will be a short wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial on Hawkedon Village Green at approximately 9.45AM.  All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER

 

THE FABULOUS HAWKEDON FETE RETURNS 14th SEPT

There has not been a Hawkedon Fete for a couple of years, and it is back now with a new venue (the garden of the Queen's Head Pub) and plenty of new games and stalls.

 

PARISH COUNCIL STUFF

 It is that time of year when we can enjoy our Parish Council's "Annual Governance Report" as well as minutes from the AGM and an Ordinary meeting.  Don't miss out! - make sure you click on the Parish Council tab to have a look.  If the print is a bit small, click on each page and enlarge it.  Have fun.

WHEPSTEAD TRACTOR RALLY

 Useful to know if you like tractors.  And useful to know if you do not like tractors.

HAWKEDON QUIZ NIGHT SATURDAY 8TH MARCH

 

HAWKEDON POPPY APPEAL 2024

If you would like to make a donation to the Hawkedon Poppy Appeal 2024 you may do so at the following places in the village:-

• A collecting box and poppies will be on the bar at The Queen’s Head, Hawkedon from Thursday 24 October to Tuesday 12 November.
• A box of poppies will be in the church until Remembrance Sunday.  Please do not leave money in the church but if you wish to make a donation kindly follow the directions below.
• Donations, in sealed envelopes marked ‘Poppy Appeal’, may be dropped through the Freemans’ front door letterbox at Top Green Cottage opposite the Queen’s Head pub, or through the Ludvigsens’ kitchen door letter flap at Scoles Gate Farmhouse or their marked letterbox on the outbuilding by their side gate on Cook’s Lane.  Cash or cheques payable to ‘RBL Poppy Appeal’ are most welcome.

There will be no house-to-house collection but if you are unable to leave your house and would like to make a donation please contact hawkedonsuffolk@gmail.com to arrange collection.

After the Service at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 10 November at 9.00AM there will be a brief wreath laying ceremony (approximately 9-45am) at the village Memorial on the Green. 

Macmillan Coffee Morning

 A good number came along to the Macmillan coffee morning.  All Melissa's efforts paid off, and over £666 was raised.  Many thanks to all who contributed.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING SEPT 28TH

 

If you cannot attend, you can donate using the QR code above or  clicking on the following link:

https://cm24.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/CM24041116

Parish Council News

 On the Parish Council page you will find the minutes for the recent AGM and the AGAR statement.  Have a look, and ask yourself whether our beautiful village can really be that dull.  Or perhaps we just need to be very grateful that it is not more 'exciting'.