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The village of Westleton

Westleton is situated some 2 miles in from the Suffolk coast is roughly mid-way between Ipswich and Lowestoft and approximately 100 miles from London.

It is set in a landscape of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within the parish lies the internationally renowned Minsmere Reserve, owned and managed by the RSPB.

Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve and parts of Dunwich Forest also lie within the parish.
The majority of the 500 or so inhabitants live close to the B1125 Blythburgh to Leiston road, the remainder living in scattered cottages and farmhouses in this otherwise agricultural landscape.

Westleton Panorama, summer scene

Westleton Panorama, winter snow scene

Westleton Village Panoramas
(Photos: Roy Jones)


 

Westleton Village Hall - snow scene 

Photo by Hilas Smith

St Peter's Church, Westleton, snow scene.

Photo by Hilas Smith

The Village Hall and St Peters Church are the focal points of village activities, whilst the White Horse and The Crown are the main social centres.

The parish of Westleton is bounded by the parishes of Dunwich, Darsham, Middleton cum Fordley and Theberton cum Eastbridge.

The placename Westleton (or Westledestuna as it appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086) is believed to derive from the Old Norse Vestlithi (a personal name) and Old English tun i.e. Vestlithi's homestead.

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THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION Voter ID Resource – May 2023 Suggested copy for web, digital or print newsletters Voter ID The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. Which forms of ID can I use to vote? You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following: • Passport • Driving licence (including provisional license) • Blue badge • Certain concessionary travel cards • Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) • Biometric Immigration document • Defence identity card • Certain national identity cards For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280. If you don’t have an accepted form photo ID If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send this to the electoral services team at your local council. If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request an application form, contact your local council. To find their contact details visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voter. Find out more If you have any questions or would like to find out more, go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

East Suffolk District Council - Help and Advice

If you need help or advice with heating and other energy issues then advice and support is available from East Suffolk Council. 

 

Would you like to be the Local Recorder for

WESTLETON?     Suffolk Local History Council logop

The Suffolk Local History Council runs a Recorders Scheme throughout Suffolk.  We administer a network of volunteers to ensure that the ‘present’ is adequately recorded at local level for the ‘future’.

 

A Recorder will note significant happenings in their parish and collect their local parish magazines, leaflets, election pamphlets and newspaper cuttings.  At the end of each year, they are asked to submit a short report summarising the activities of their parish.  The reports are deposited at the Suffolk Record Office and available to future researchers together with the collected items.

 

If you are interested, please look at the Recorders Pack by visiting www.slhc.org.uk to acquaint yourself with the guidelines of the scheme.  You do not need to be a historian; you do not need any qualifications other than an interest in your parish.  In return you will receive a copy of the SLHC Newsletter and be invited to the annual conference specifically for Local Recorders.  To volunteer to help in this important work, please contact recorders@slhc.org.uk

 

 

Westleton Community Field

Open Hours 9am to earliest of Dusk or 9pm

The Playing Field is owned and maintained by Westleton Parish Council and is a great local asset to the village which brings together users young and old!  Our aim is to retain the area as an open space for the enjoyment by parishioners and visitors alike.

There are excellent on site children’s facilities and the Parish Council have invested heavily in the equipment to ensure children have a safe and fun visit. The attractions include a zip wire and various climbing frames to suit different age ranges – please though always exercise close parental caution and control.

The area has ample free car parking and makes a great picnic spot but do remember to bag up and remove all litter. Bar-b-ques are not allowed on site and dogs are banned from entry into the children’s play area. 

Within the grounds there is a large football pitch and we also have x2 outdoor table tennis tables as well as a popular boules area.

During school holiday periods there is a temporary portaloo provided on site.

The field is maintained by a group of volunteers* and all donations go towards the future upkeep and maintenance. If you would like to help with the volunteer group who look after the field please contact Chris Freeman on 01728 648472

Please report any general problems or concerns to westletonclerk@gmail.com

For pictures of the Community Field visit the Community Field pictures page.

*Westleton Community Field Advisory Group 2022

Chris Freeman, Cllr WPC - Chair    

Julian Alexander, Cllr WPC

Paul Holmes, Cllr WPC

Amanda Freeman, Cllr WPC

Nick Shearme, Cllr WPC

Jonathon Alexander

 

 

WESTLETON TO SAXMUNDHAM BUS ! Westleton Village Hall and CATS are pleased to announce that CATS will be offering a regular weekly return bus service from Westleton to Saxmundham, commencing on Thursday 26th August 2021. The minibus will pick up from the bus stop at Heath View at approximately 10.45am on Thursdays, and then stop at the bus stop by The Crown at about 10.50am, and will leave Saxmundham at 12.30 to return to Westleton, the cost for the return trip will be £6.00 (or £5.10 if 4 or more passengers are on the minibus) Why not take a trip to Saxmundham with other residents, you will have about 80 mins in the town, perfect for a wander along the High Street, perhaps to visit the pharmacy, stationers, bank, hardware store, pet shop or flower shop, you could visit the supermarkets, or just have a coffee and a chat with friends. Please support this initiative so that it is able to continue, and in the future other destinations could be arranged if there is sufficient demand. Places are limited, so if you would like to reserve a seat, or would like further information, please contact Sue Brett on 01728 648700 or speak to Annie at the Village Hall.

Wheels for Westleton

Westleton Village Hall has launched three transport initiatives. Further information is available here.

HEALTH WALKS

One Life Suffolk helps local people live healthier lives. OneLife Suffolk’s FREE Health Walks are led by trained volunteers all across the county.  The walks are graded from 1 to 5 to suit ability, offering something for everyone. 

Booking is essential - full details of each walk and how to book can be found on the website www.onelifesuffolk.co.uk or call 01473 718193.

 

Contacting Suffolk Police

The Police Community Engagement Officer for the Halesworth Locality has given this advice on how to contact the Suffolk Police Service.

 

Leiston and Saxmundham Citizens Advice

If you need help or advice or if you want to volunteer this leaflet will tell you how to get in touch with the Leiston and Saxmundham Citizens Advice service.

Dog Thefts

You may find this anti-dog theft device useful. Dog thefts have been reported recently in both the  local and national news. 

 

Case-Sera Wines; Eve & Richard Berrill

Eve's latest wine list is available. Please order directly from Eve via their website, by email or by telephone 01728 638395.

Earlier wine lists can be seen below, but please be aware that the wines may no longer be available - but you can always ask!

16 January 2023

01 January 2023

02 November 2022

 

A Railway Carriage by the Common.

Read Tony Ingram's article; A Railway Carriage by the Common.