The Art Show at the end of May was a huge success, there were nearly 800 visitors over the three days. A huge thank you must go to all those who helped from the setting up through the event to the clearing away at the end, a team of 35 give their time freely and […]
Category: Community Council
5th Annual Cockfield Community Council Art Show – Intent to Exhibit
The 5th Annual Cockfield Community Council Art Show takes place on Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May 2019 at Cockfield Village Hall (IP30 0LA) 10-4pm daily (see below for map) Handing in date for entries is Friday 24th May from 2.30-5pm (Please avoid 3.10 – 3.30 pm when the school uses the car […]
Community Council News, January 2019
Carols On The Green It should have been Carols On The Green but it didn’t happen quite like that. It’s amazing that these days the mobile phone gives you a weather report for Cockfield but sad when the report started off doubtful and git worse as the day wore on. The decision was taken to […]
Cockfield Community Council Chairman’s Report, November 2018
A couple of weeks ago a gentleman, not of the parish, after having attended one of our events, remarked that Cockfield has a very warm community spirit. “How do you do it”?” he asked. The answer has to come from the people. how they feel about their neighbours and the village in which they live. […]
Jill Box
Tony and I moved to Cockfield from Leeds 37 years ago. Our 3 children were born and raised here and went to the village school where I got involved in fundraising and was chairman of FOCSA. Over the years I have helped with events to raise money for the church. I want to support the […]
Neil Ashton – Chairman
I’ve been involved in Community Council activity almost since moving to the village in 2006: running the Computer Circle, building the village website and helping with other activities. Having been an official member of our great team since 2019 I am proud to have been elected Chairman in 2021. I enjoy music, especially playing acoustic […]
Community Council News, June 2018
Cockfield Community Cinema Have you had a good laugh recently? We are showing Finding Your Feet on Friday 27th July. Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie and Joanna Lumley who star in this feel-good Brit-com about why it’s never too late to find true love. As always the doors open at 7.00 pm and the […]
Community Council Chairman’s Report, y/e April 2018
As tendered to the Annual Parish Meeting April 12th 2018 It is said that time and tides wait for no man; that has certainly been true this year. We have tried as ever, to host varying and engaging events for the village and I thank all volunteers for their commitment to this end. The Art […]
Community Council News, May 2018
Cockfield Community Cinema What a success Paddington 2 was – well done to Julie and her team, it was the best attendance yet with 66 adults and 7 children roaring with laughter at a great film. After Mays showing had to be a week early because of the Art Show it’s back on track for […]
Community Council News, April 2018
A week early this month, because of the Art Show, on Friday 18th May, we will be showing The Greatest Showman and in June, on the 22nd, the film will be The Darkest Hour. As always the doors open at 7.00 pm and the film starts at 7.30 pm, popcorn, sweets and ice creams are […]