Calendar Photographic Competition...   

and the winners are…..

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2027 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place over the weekend of 24th-26th April.

There were just under 200 beautiful photographs submitted by 31 residents, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed; thankfully the choice was made by nearly 40 residents who voted.

The photographs selected were submitted by Sarah Amos, Sally Bramall, Mandy Cook, Darius Laws, Jenny Rix, Jules Pretty, Jayne Kennedy, Corinne Spooner, Elaine Muskett, Sally Dalton and young photographer Amelie Palmer.

Congratulations and very well done to all.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Dates for your Diary

25th September: Village Cinema: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ open 6pm, screening 7.30pm Village Hall  
26th September: Conservation Society:  Hedghog Access Public Meeting 10am Village Hall 
29th September: Nayland Handbells: an afternoon of bell music with Colchester Bellringers in St James 1.30-3pm 
30th September: Woodland Corner:  AGM 7.30pm at Woodland Corner 
2nd October: Lizzie’s Fund: Coffee & Cake Morning 10am-12 noon 82 Bear Street 
5th October: Village Hall Management Committee: meeting 7.30pm Village Hall committee room 
6th October: First Responders: CPR Training 6.30pm Church Hall 
7th October: Village Lunch:  ‘Gainsborough House’  11.45 for 12 Village Hall 
8th October: Women’s Institute: Jim Bond ‘My Later Army Career’  10am Church Hall  
9th October: Nayland Youth Club:  7.30pm-9pm Village Hall 
10th October: Community Litterpick:  meet 1.30pm at Village Hall 
12th October: Royal British Legion: meeting Paul White Commonwealth War  Graves Commission’
13th October: Conservation Society: ‘Witches and Witchfinders’ Prof Alison Rowlands 7.15pm Village Hall 
14th October: Parish Council: meeting 7.30pm Village Hall committee room & by Zoom
17th October: Village Hall: Autumn Garden Working Party from 9am  
18th October: Nayland Harvest Festival with Family Service 10am St James. Church 
21st October: First Responders: CPR Training 6.30pm Church Hall 
23rd October: Nayland School & Woodland Corner Open Morning 
24th October: St James’ Churchyard: Autumn Working Party from 9am  
25th October: Clocks Fall Back
28th October: Community Council: meeting Church Hall 8pm (Exec 7.30pm)  
30th October: Village Cinema: ‘Is This Thing On?’  open 6pm, screening 7.30pm Village Hall  
31st October: Royal British Legion: Poppy Appeal Coffee Morning 10am-noon Church Hall 
31st October: St James’ Church: Light Stop from 5pm (quiet time by candlelight with refreshments) from 5pm
Other dates and details can be found in the Community Times

Community Times

The latest issue for October/November is now available here.

The deadline for receipt of copy (subject to availability/resevation of space) for the February/March issue is 1pm on 19th January.

Film: For those of you not on social media, or who simply missed it.... as promised in the Community Times, here is the link to a fabulous film featuring Nayland's wonderful scenery and wildlife which was filmed by a local resident, Stuart Howells. Watching this is a real tonic.

Community Council Meeting

Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd September are available here.

Local Bus Service

Details and timetables can be found at Central Connect Buses

Nayland Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2

While the anniversary of the end of the Second World War is officially the 2nd September 2025, in Nayland a 80th Anniversary commemorative event was held on Sunday 31st August. The following evening, Nayland remembered Lt Gumm joined by some of his descendants visiting from America. A collection of photographs and information can be seen by clicking here.

River Watch

As featured in the August 2022 issue of the Community Times, the following correspondence was sent to the Environment Agency expressing concerns over the management of the section of the River Stour that runs through Nayland. They were asked to respond for circulation in the Community Times. These documents can be found below:

Letter to Sir James Bevan, CEO, Environment Agency
'A River in Need of Maintenance' Document
Timeline of Photographs 1975-present

The Save Caley Green Campaign

In 2021, the Parish Council raised concerns regarding erosion of the riverbank at Caley Green and proposed putting vegetation around the bay to prevent further erosion. Following an outcry from residents, including a petition and a resulting  consultation, it was agreed locally that an alternative solution such as installing revetment without vegetation would be preferred.. Suffolk County Council who own the land, which is managed by the Parish Council, gave agreed to take this project forward and fund the works.  In 2025 they cut the reeds to enable once again residents' enjoyment of the public open space.
Progrees continues on installation of ersion prevention. 
The background of this can be found in the following documents:
A Much Loved Village Amenity: reaction, options, why it matters and more can be viewed here.