Nayland with Wissington Calendar Photographic Competition 

Thank you to everyone who entered photographs; there was a wonderful selection from which to choose your 12 favourite scenes. 

Congratulations to those who received the most votes for their fabulous photographs:  They were: Brian Sanders, Elaine Muskett, Luke Speakman, Mandy Cook, Antony Day, Rebecca Gladwell, Stuart Howells, Wendy Sparrow and Justin Dowding.  

The 2022 calendar is now being assembled and the aim is to have the calendar available to purchase at the Nayland Flower Show on 7^th August. 

Once again, thank you all for taking part in this community activity.

The Nayland with Wissington Calendar 

For anyone who still wishes to purchase a 2021 calendar there are a few more copies available at the Post Office, Forget Me or 17 Court Street or to order online from naylandandwiston.net/calendar.  Payment will be via PayPal and delivery by post.

Dates for your Diary

Events at the Village Hall and Church Hall are currently suspended.
Further dates and details of village activities can be found in the Community Times

13th June: Conservation Society: Virtual Open Gardens is available to view here
28th June: Conservation Society: 'The Stour Valley Path' talk by Peter Tatum
5th July: Community Council Meeting:  8pm
11th July: Nayland 10k Fun Run details here
15th July: Luncheon club for Over 60s: Summer Garden Tea Party

Community Times

The latest issue for April/May is now available here.

The deadline for receipt of copy (subject to space) for the August/September issue is 3pm on 20th July.  

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 virtual Meeting held on 5th May are available here.

Local Social Media  

There are useful local social media groups which offer interesting and useful information including:  

• A Facebook page for local parishes including Nayland and Wiston  
• Nayland & Wiston Coronavirus Community Group  where useful information and advice will be posted by and for residents.  

Visitors to Nayland & Wiston Please Remember the National Countryside Code: 
PROTECT, RESPECT, ENJOY

It is a relief that we can see light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel and get outside a little more.  We should still all be mindful to ‘Hands, Face, Space’ and adhere to Covid guidelines as well as the Countryside Code.

It’s hoped those visiting Nayland and Wiston will do so. The parish is not geared up for large visitor numbers; there are no public conveniences and parking is limited.  Please do NOT park on green spaces or obstruct driveways, please take your litter home, please do not disturb the wildlife that lives here. 
See the leaflets for further information: 
Visitors to Caley Green
Countryside Code

Coronavirus

For the latest advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19) please head to the NHS and Government information pages here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Volunteers   

As usual residents of our parish excelled themselves when an appeal was circulated for volunteers to assist those who may become isolated or in need to have a prescription collected, an errand run or some shopping; Their details were included in the Community Times.

Another method being used to help others in these troubled times is for willing volunteers to distribute help postcards to their friends and neighbours offering their help and giving their contact details. It is then up to the recipient to make contact should they wish to do so. 

The list of Nayland and Wiston volunteers and sheet of these postcards is here.

Remembrance Sunday - 8th November 2020

The annual Remembrance Day Service was not possible because of Coronavirus COVID-19, but there was an online service to share from our homes as we remember with gratitude those who made sacrifices.  Watch the video here

Bus Service: Colchester-Nayland-Sudbury - update September 2020

Chambers have announced that from 1st September 2020 they will operate the normal timetables which were planned for 30 March but never fully implemented due to the coronavirus lockdown - see timetable here.

Further information can be found on the Chambers website.              

Public Access Defibrillators     
in Nayland           

There are TWO Public Access Defibrillators now located in Nayland – on the outside wall of Nayland Fire Station and on the outside wall of Nayland Village Hall.

Please familiarise yourself with these locations and let your friends, family and neighbours know too.

Always dial 999 in an emergency, the call handler will know there is a defibrillator nearby and will provide the access code if needed.

‘Minutes matter’ when it comes to a sudden cardiac arrest. Public Access Defibrillators can save vital time whilst waiting for the emergency services to arrive and can dramatically improve a person’s chances of survival when administered within a few minutes.