Parish welcome pack
Mendham and Withersdale Parish Council
The Parish Council has 9 councillors and meets every two months. Villagers are welcome to attend these meetings and hear about village matters and planning applications.
If you require help or information you can contact the councillors as listed below or
Clerk, Mrs Dawn Cavilla Tel- 01379 586459
Chairman, Mr Charles Moss Tel: 01379 588221
Vice-chairman, Mr Robin Hayward, Tel: 07920064852
Mrs L Allen, Tel 01986 782321
Ms K Ferrar, Tel 01379 852125
Mr C Hadingham, Tel 01986 782338
Mr J Kent, Tel 01379 852559
Mr D Pye, Tel 01986 782226
Mrs M Watson, Tel 01379 852578
Suffolk County Council
You can make general enquiries, and be directed to any County Council services by calling 08456 066067
Local County Councillor
Mr Guy McGregor, Tel 01379 668434
District council
Mid Suffolk District Council,
131 High Street,
Needham Market,
Ipswich,
IP6 8DL
Tel: Customer Service line – 08448000101
Email:
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Mrs M Curran Tel 01379 586474
Refuse collection
Mondays alternating between rubbish and recycling. See the waste page for details on dates
Police
Our Community Policeman is PC Tim Green who is based at Eye Police Station. Contact telephone number 01379 870478. For general inquiries ring 01986 835300.
Doctors
There is a doctor’s surgery in Harleston:
Harleston Medical Practice, Bullock Fair Close, Harleston, Tel: 01379 853217
Dentist
Oasis Dental Care, 24/26 Redenhall Rd, Harleston, Tel: 01379 854466
There are also surgeries in Halesworth, Beccles and Eye.
Parish churches
All Saints, Mendham and St Mary Magdalene in Withersdale Street. The Vicar is the Revd Susan Loxton, who covers Mendham, Withersdale, Weybread, Fressingfield and Metfield.
All Saints, Mendham
Services and special events are advertised at the church, on the village notice board in the car park, and in Five Alive magazine
Church Wardens:
Mrs S Olver, Tel 01986 782287
Mrs D Dawson Tel 01379 855440
Five Alive is the monthly parish magazine which is delivered free to every household in the parishes served by our vicar. It always includes news from all the parishes, details of community events and so on
St Mary Magdalene, Withersdale Street
Church Wardens:
Mr G Boessens Tel 01379 586516
Mrs M Hudson Tel 01379 586408
Other denominations
There are Methodist Chapels in Fressingfield and Harleston. United Reform and Catholic Churches are in Harleston. There is a Baptist Chapel in Fressingfield.
Schools
There is a nursery school in Fressingfield that acts as a feeder into Mendham Primary. Pupils at Year 7 normally go to Stradbroke High School(specialist business college), but can opt to go to Bungay, Harleston, Framlingham or elsewhere.
Bus services
There is a ‘First bus’ service to Harleston from Metfield on Wednesday morning which leaves Metfield Church at 10.40 am returning at 13.10pm from Harleston. Passengers can also use the Schools bus leaving Metfield at 7.30am.
The Waveney Community Bus is a voluntary service which runs on a weekly timetable to local towns calling at the villages on the routes. The bus starts in Metfield where it is garaged and calls at Mendham car park and Withersdale Street near to the telephone box.
Tuesday - Bungay. Leaves Metfield church at 9.16 am
Wednesday - am Halesworth. Leaves at 8.56 am
pm Harleston. Leaves at 1.25 pm
Thursday - Bungay. Leaves at 9.07am
Friday - Diss, via Harleston. Leaves at 9.14 am
Saturday - 1st week in month - Norwich. Leaves at 9.01 am
3rd week in month - Lowestoft. Leaves at 9.11 am
This service accepts free bus passes. The bus is also available for private hire (14 passengers + driver). Contact 01379 586191
The 'Boarder Hopper' is a ‘dial a ride’ service. There is a small registration and annual subscription each year but once registered concessionary bus pass holders travel free. For details contact 01379 854800
Mobile library
The Waveney Mobile Library van calls at Withersdale Street on alternate Mondays from 10.35am -11.30am. There are also branch libraries at Halesworth and Bungay (Suffolk) and Harleston (Norfolk).
Metfield Community Shop
The shop is run by volunteers and is open as follows:
Monday to Friday - summer 7.30am - 6pm (winter 8am - 6pm)
Saturday - summer 7.30am to 5pm (winter 8am - 5pm)
Sunday - 10.00am - 1pm
A range of goods are sold including newspapers, groceries, delicatessen foods, locally produced meats, fruit and vegetables and bread and cakes cooked on the premises. There are many leaflets for local attractions and services for you to read while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! Volunteers are welcome. Call in the shop or phone 01379 586204
Pubs
The Alfred Munnings in the centre of Mendham serves drinks and meals. Call Debbie on ?
Garages
Mendham has 3 local vehicle repair garages.
Metfield Garage, Christmas Lane. Tel- 01379 586219
Reilly’s Garage (opposite the shop) Tel- 01379 586383
Halfway Garage, (Vic's Auto Repairs), Mendham Lane, Redenhall Tel- 01379 854331
Village Hall
The new village hall has only recently been completed and is on the Metfied side of Withersdale Street. There are a variety of events held during the year and also regular classes. The hall is available for private hire and for details contact Julie Herbert on 01379 588202.
Newspapers
Newspapers are delivered throughout the villages; for new orders please contact Mrs Christine Harper, 01379 852959
Veterinary Services
The nearest Veterinary Surgeons is based in Harleston, 01379 852146. All sorts of pets and larger animals can be treated. There is another Veterinary surgery at Bungay, 01986 892771
Mendham & Withersdale website If you are reading this on the website then you already know about it! However, if someone has printed a copy of the Welcome Pack for you then please visit the paish website at mendham.org.uk Want to contribute to it? Call Colin Herbert on 01379 588202
