Calendar Photographic Competition...   

and the winners are…..

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2027 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place over the weekend of 24th-26th April.

There were just under 200 beautiful photographs submitted by 31 residents, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed; thankfully the choice was made by nearly 40 residents who voted.

The photographs selected were submitted by Sarah Amos, Sally Bramall, Mandy Cook, Darius Laws, Jenny Rix, Jules Pretty, Jayne Kennedy, Corinne Spooner, Elaine Muskett, Sally Dalton and young photographer Amelie Palmer.

Congratulations and very well done to all.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

For those who missed out the photos are still available to enjoy – just click on the categories below to view them.

Dates for your Diary

Further dates and details of village activities can be found in the Community Times
24th April: Village Cinema: ‘The Choral’ open 6pm, screening 7.30pm Village Hall  
24th-26th April: Nayland Calendar Photographic Competition: online voting - closes midnight on 28th April
4th May: Nayland Church Fete 1pm-4pm Village Hall playing field
6th May: Community Council: meeting Church Hall 8pm (Exec 7.30pm)  
7th May: Conservation Society: Visit to Smallbridge Hall 
8th May: Nayland Youth Club:  7.30pm-9pm Village Hall 
9th May: HortSoc: Morning Market & Refreshments 9.30am-noon Church Hall 
10th May: Conservation Society: Spring Footpath walk meet 1.45pm at Leavenheath Vilage Hall 
10th May: Rogation Sunday: Trailer ride from 3pm St Mary’s Wiston followed by picnic 
11th May: Village Hall Management Committee meeting 7.30pm Village Hall committee room
13th May: Parish Council: meeting 7.30pm Village Hall committee room or by Zoom
14th May: Women’s Institute:  AGM  10am Church Hall  
15th May: Village Cinema: ‘film tbc’  open 6pm, screening 7.45pm Village Hall  
20th May: Annual Parish Assembly 7.30 for 8pm in the Village Hall 
Other dates and details can be found in the Community Times

Community Times

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

The deadline for receipt of copy (subject to availability/resevation of space) for the February/March issue is 1pm on 19th January.

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 meeting held on 4th March are available here.

Local Bus Service

Details and timetables can be found at KonectBuses

Nayland Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2

While the anniversary of the end of the Second World War is officially the 2nd September 2025, in Nayland a 80th Anniversary commemorative event was held on Sunday 31st August. The following evening, Nayland remembered Lt Gumm joined by some of his descendants visiting from America. A collection of photographs and information can be seen by clicking here.

River Watch

As featured in the August 2022 issue of the Community Times, the following correspondence was sent to the Environment Agency expressing concerns over the management of the section of the River Stour that runs through Nayland. They were asked to respond for circulation in the Community Times. These documents can be found below:

Letter to Sir James Bevan, CEO, Environment Agency
'A River in Need of Maintenance' Document
Timeline of Photographs 1975-present

The Save Caley Green Campaign

In 2021, the Parish Council raised concerns regarding erosion of the riverbank at Caley Green and proposed putting vegetation around the bay to prevent further erosion. Following an outcry from residents, including a petition and a resulting  consultation, it was agreed locally that an alternative solution such as installing revetment without vegetation would be preferred.. Suffolk County Council who own the land, which is managed by the Parish Council, gave agreed to take this project forward and fund the works.  In 2025 they cut the reeds to enable once again residents' enjoyment of the public open space.
Progrees continues on installation of ersion prevention. 
The background of this can be found in the following documents:
A Much Loved Village Amenity: reaction, options, why it matters and more can be viewed here.