Organisations

The Church of St. Lawrence

First Friends Pre-School Playgroup (Ofsted inspected)

Now occupying its own building in Folly Road, the playgroup runs on Monday-Friday from 9.00am until 3.30pm , with a Parent-and-Toddler Group on Fridays from 1.30pm-3.30pm The aim is to provide a happy and stimulating environment in which the children can develop their social and personal skills within a parent involved group. The children are encouraged to carry out a wide range of activities which will help them prepare for school with confidence and independence. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere where politeness and care for others are encouraged. Prospective parents are welcome to visit at any time. For more information please contact the Team Leader, Ann Stone on 01787-882473

Great Waldingfield Church of England Primary School

For information on our village school, its ethos, admissions policy, teaching arrangements, photos, and much, much more please visit its own website at www.greatwaldingfield.suffolk.sch.uk

Great Waldingfield CEVCP School 100 Club

The club is run for the benefit of the Great Waldingfield CEVCP School and its members. To achieve this the aims of the club are:-

• To provide much needed funding for those extra items for the children of the school
• To provide members with opportunities to win monthly cash prizes

The club is registered with Babergh District Council under the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976. For more details please contact the school.

Safer Neighbourhood Team

The local Safer Neighbourhood Team Officers are PC 1220 Chris Garrod and PCSO 3193 Siobhan Hemmett. In an emergency always dial 999; the new non-emergency number is 101. Their email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and the website is http://www.suffolk.police.uk The Postal address is: Sudbury Police Station, Acton Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1qN

Branchlines Woodland Project

"Old School Wood" can be found by approaching the church from the B1115, where it's the last field on the left between the public footpath and the old school. If anyone needs further information, please contact the Chairman (Dr. David Taylor) on 01787-373541, or the Secretary (Faith Marsden) on 01787-312002. A wide variety of other events are arranged and more information can be found from time to time in the Village News. The regular working parties are co-ordinated by Brian Rose, who can be contacted on 01787-376499 (email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Horticultural Show Committee

For information please contact the Chairman, Chris Francis (01787-370734), or the Show Secretary, Mr. John Hughes (01787-378342)

Great Waldingfield Bowls and Social Club

The club exists to provide indoor flat green bowling for local members. Although it doesn't have the most attractive of exteriors the club has a very pleasant bar and social area which is used for bridge, darts, pool and other social activities. New members are always welcome. For more information please contact the Chairman Ian Stares on 01787-370590 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it