Welcome to Bildeston
Bildeston is a thriving village of a thousand or so which sits in the heart of south Suffolk’s lovely countryside. We enjoy unspoilt rural surroundings combined with a remarkably high level of services for a village of this size. Bildeston is within easy reach from Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Hadleigh and Sudbury. Why don’t you explore our web site and find out exactly what we have to offer.
Bildeston agrees
Bildeston's Development Questionnaire about the future of housing, conducted by the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group on behalf of the Parish Council, has discovered a large degree of unanimity about how villagers want Bildeston to develop. Distributed to all 480 homes in Bildeston, 277 completed questionnaires were returned. The key findings are:
parish plan 2007
In 2007 Bildeston residents were invited to take part in a survey to help plan the future ofour village. There was a great response with 617 responsents from the 297 households. After much analysis, a detailed report was produced and the Bildeston Parish Plan can be downloaded HERE
parish council vacancy
Bildeston Parish Council has vacancies for 2 councillors. If you are interested please contact the clerk or have a chat with any member of Bildeston Parish Council. With council elections due in May 2019, why not come along now and get a feel for how the council works and how you could make a difference.
street light changes
Bildeston will follow county model for street lighting times, lights will go off in Bildeston between midnight and 5.30 A.M. every night.
speed watch
Bildeston Community Speedwatch needs your help! It is an important initiative that promotes safer driving through education rather than prosecution. With limited resources available, Speedwatch relies upon the participation of volunteers like you who want to improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents for everyone.
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weekly
Beginners Pilates
Every Friday 12pm: Beginners Pilates class taught by qualified physiotherapist at Chamberlin Hall. To pre-book contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pilates for all
Every Friday 11am: Pilates class for all abilities taught by qualified physiotherapist at Chamberlin Hall. Pre-booking essential contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
open mike
Every Wednesday is Open Mic Night at the kings head from 8:30pm
coffee centre
Village coffee centre, every Friday 9.15 -11.30. At the Baptist Church. tea, coffee, cakes, scones, bacon & breakfast rolls.
baby & toddler
Baby & toddlers group Baptist church on Tuesday's 9.15 - 11.30.
carpet bowls
Carpet bowls Tuesdays 7.15 details 744360
strollers & striders
Strollers & striders Monday 10am
craft together
Craft together Monday 7pm.
monthly
Monthly indoor market
Every first Saturday of the month 9.30-14:30: Chamberlin Hall indoor market. Large variety of stalls, plenty of refreshments, licenced bar and BBQ.
quiz
Kings head, our monthly charity quiz night is on the last Thursday of each month @ 8:30. Please arrive by 8pm.
To book a table telephone Sue or Nigel on 01449 741434
ladies club
Ladies club 1st Thursday of the month details in the leisure section.
men's breakfast
Men's breakfast last Saturday in Baptist Church 8.00am.