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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:24:00 GMT https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/?you-can-no-longer-use-a-hosepipe https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/rss/000000100 <![CDATA[Kesgrave Library - Oct 26]]> imblog
Kesgrave Library - Oct 26



Sunday Crafts 10.00 – 12.00 p.m.
- during October we will be making the following crafts:

  • Sunday 4th – This week we are making a four-season apple tree to celebrate harvest.
  • Sunday 11th – Create a paper plate pizza. What topping do you like best?
  • Sunday 18th – Make a 3D animal out of old CDS. What will you make?
  • Sunday 25th – Its’ nearly Halloween. Design a scary monster to decorate your house with for Halloween.

Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights.

Word Play Sessions – Every Thursday Morning.
Trained staff run these free sessions which are continuing throughout the summer holidays.

  • Tot Rock – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. – active songs and rhymes for pre-school children.
  • Baby Bounce – 10.45 – 11.15 a.m. – Gentle songs for you and your baby to enjoy.

No need to book. Please just pop along. We look forward to seeing you soon.
 
Story Time – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m.
Fun stories, rhymes, songs, and toys– this is a free activity. We hope to see you soon.

Lego Club – 3.30 – 4.30 p.m.
Free play with each child given a basket of Lego bricks to create designs of their choice. We hope to see you soon.

Stay and Play – 10.00 – 11.00 a.m.
Bring your little ones to our Stay & Play group for a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet other parents and carers, share experiences and chat.

Morning Book Group
– Tuesday 6th October 10.00 a.m. at the library. The group are discussing The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.
 
Afternoon Book Group
– Thursday 1st October at 2.45 p.m. They are currently Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.
 
Evening Book Group
– Thursday 29th October 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading The Wedding People by Alison Espach.

If you are interested in joining any of the above book groups, please contact library staff on 01473 851374. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.

Knit and Natter – 2.30 p.m. onwards.
The sessions this month are Thursday 8th and 22nd October You don’t need to be able to knit, crochet or embroider to attend – just pop along for a natter.

Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided.
 
Reading Quest
– Congratulations to all 231 of our young readers who completed this year’s Curious Creatures Reading Quest.
 
A big ‘thank you’ to all our amazing Reading Quest volunteers who gave up 400 hours to help this year.

New Baby Weighing Station
– this facility will be available during our Word Play sessions every Thursday only:
 
Tot Rock 9.45-10.15 a.m. and Baby Bounce 10.45-11.15 a.m.

IT Help Thursday 22nd October 2.30 – 4.30 p.m.
– Are you having IT issues or need some help with your phone or setting up an email address? Every fourth Thursday of the month, our IT volunteer will be on site to help and advice. Why not pop along?

Printing & Photocopying costs
– Prices have recently increased for printing and photocopying – please see below:
 
  • A4 Black & White - Single sided 25p/Double sided 35p
  • A3 Black & White - Single sided 35p/Double sided 55p
  • A4 Colour - Single sided 55p/Double sided 55p
  • A3 Colour - Single sided £1.10p/Double sided £1.70.
       
Please be aware that printers and scanners are switched off 15 minutes before the library closes.

Book Donations
– We are still looking for good quality book donations, mainly fiction – adult or children to fundraise for Kesgrave Library Community Group. This group raises additional funding for the library. Please speak to staff if you are interested in donating some items to us.

Please can we ask that books are not posted through our letter box.
 
Thank you to everyone who has already donated items to the library.

Recycle Your Ink Cartridges
– Did you know that Kesgrave Library is a drop off point for printer ink cartridges, whether used or out of date (apart from laser printer cartridges). Every donation of a used cartridge helps the library to raise funds.
 
Home Library Service
– If you would like to access the library but are unable to visit us, Kesgrave runs three home library routes, where volunteers come out with a selection of books to your homes. To access this service, whether you are house bound, recovering from an operation, receiving treatment for an illness, or enquiring for a relative/friend or someone you care for, please ring the library 01473 851374 or log onto the Suffolk Community Libraries website and complete the online form.

Somersham Ward Christmas Cards – arriving in October – CASH ONLY.
This year, Kesgrave Library Community Group are selling Somersham Ward Christmas cards to fundraise. All cards sold, will benefit the cancer wards at Ipswich hospital and the library.

Opening Hours

  • Monday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon
  • Tuesday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon / 2.30 – 5.00 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 2.30 – 6.00 p.m.
  • Thursday - 2.30 – 8.00 p.m.
  • Friday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon / 2.30 – 6.00 p.m.
  • Saturday - 10.00 – 5.00 p.m.
  • Sunday - 10.00 – 3.00 p.m.

Location


Contact



]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/?kesgrave-library-2 https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/rss/000000067 <![CDATA[Portal Woodlands - Update - Martlesham Parish Council sucessful in bid]]> imblog
Martlesham Parish Council have received confirmation that the purchase of the 11.37 acres of Portal Woodlands has completed, and they are the new owner.





]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:14:00 GMT https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/?portal-woodlands---update---martlesham-parish-council-sucessful-in-bid https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/rss/000000107 <![CDATA[The Resilient Carer Workshop - Tue 29 Sep]]> imblog
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The Meetup is a six-week programme providing local women with a welcoming and affordable space to learn about menopause, explore practical nutrition and nervous system regulation tools, and connect with other women going through similar experiences.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/?kesgrave-menopause-meetup-sep26 https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/rss/000000103 <![CDATA[Kesgrave Library - Sep 26]]> imblog
Kesgrave Library - Sep 26



Sunday Crafts– during September (11.00 – 12.00 noon after church)
 
We will be making the following crafts:
 
  • Sunday 6th – Complete any craft you missed during the summer or make a library card wallet.
  • Sunday 13th – This week we are designing safari hats. How will you decorate yours?
  • Sunday 20th – Create your own lolly stick puppet. What will you make?
  • Sunday 27th – Did you know you can make an animal by drawing round your hand? What animal will you make this week?
       
Activities are free. Parents must stay with under eights.
 
 
Word Play Sessions – Every Thursday Morning.
Trained staff run these free sessions which are continuing throughout the summer holidays.
 
Tot Rock – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m. – active songs and rhymes for pre-school children.
 
Baby Bounce – 10.45 – 11.15 a.m. – Gentle songs for you and your baby to enjoy.
 
No need to book. Please just pop along. We look forward to seeing you soon.
 
 
Story Time – 9.45 – 10.15 a.m.
This activity is returning on Friday 4th September. Fun stories, rhymes, songs, and toys– this is a free activity. We hope to see you soon.
 
 
Lego Club – 3.30 – 4.30 p.m.
This activity is returning on Tuesday 8th September. Free play with each child given a basket of Lego bricks to create designs of their choice. We hope to see you soon.
 
 
Stay and Play – 10.00 – 11.00 a.m.
This activity is returning on Tuesday 8th September.
 
Bring your little ones to our Stay & Play group for a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet other parents and carers, share experiences and chat.
 
 
Morning Book Group
– Tuesday 1st September 10.00 a.m. at the library. The group are discussing Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck
 
 
Afternoon Book Group
– Thursday 3rd September at 2.45 p.m. They are currently reading Homecoming by Kate Morton.
 
 
Evening Book Group
– Thursday 24th September 7.00 – 8.00 p.m. The group are currently reading All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.
 
If you are interested in joining any of the above book groups, please contact library staff on 01473 851374. The library supplies copies of the titles being read.
 
 
Knit and Natter – 2.30 p.m. onwards.
This activity is returning on Thursday 10th September. You don’t need to be able to knit, crochet or embroider to attend – just pop along for a natter.
 
Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided.
 
 
Reading Quest
– Congratulations to all our young readers who have completed this year’s Curious Creatures Reading Quest – we hope you have enjoyed your summer of reading.
 
The Reading Quest presentation is on Sunday 6th September with the times dependent on your surname:

  • Surnames A – L: 10.00 – 11.00 a.m. (Magic show from 10.30 a.m.)
  • Surnames M- Z: 11.00 – 12.00 noon (Magic Show from 11.30 a.m.)
   
If you are unable to make the presentation, certificates and medals will be kept behind the staff desk for collection after the 6th of September.
 
We look forward to seeing you there.
 
 
New Baby Weighing Station
– this facility will be available during our Word Play sessions every Thursday only:
 
Tot Rock 9.45-10.15 a.m. and Baby Bounce 10.45-11.15 a.m.
 
 
IT Help Thursday 24th September 2.30 – 4.30 p.m.
– Are you having IT issues or need some help with your phone or setting up an email address? Every fourth Thursday of the month, our IT volunteer will be on site to help and advice. Why not pop along?
 
 
Printing & Photocopying costs
– Prices have recently increased for printing and photocopying – please see below:
 
  • A4 Black & White - Single sided 25p/Double sided 35p
  • A3 Black & White - Single sided 35p/Double sided 55p
  • A4 Colour - Single sided 55p/Double sided 55p
  • A3 Colour - Single sided £1.10p/Double sided £1.70.
       
 
Book Donations
– We are still looking for good quality book donations, mainly fiction – adult or children to fundraise for Kesgrave Library Community Group. This group raises additional funding for the library. Please speak to staff if you are interested in donating some items to us.
 
Please can we ask that books are not posted through our letter box.
 
Thank you to everyone who has already donated items to the library.

Opening Hours

  • Monday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon
  • Tuesday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon / 2.30 – 5.00 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 2.30 – 6.00 p.m.
  • Thursday - 2.30 – 8.00 p.m.
  • Friday - 9.00 – 12.00 noon / 2.30 – 6.00 p.m.
  • Saturday - 10.00 – 5.00 p.m.
  • Sunday - 10.00 – 3.00 p.m.

Location


Contact



]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:10:00 GMT https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/?kesgrave-library-1 https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/rss/00000003A <![CDATA[Portal Woodland - Some Good News - Pledge or Donate ]]> imblog
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Further information < here >

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/?2nd-class-mail-is-changing https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/rss/0000000FA <![CDATA[New Local Plan - Timetable and commencement notice]]> imblog


A new Local Plan for East Suffolk

We are preparing a new Local Plan that will guide how the area grows and develops up to 2045.

The Local Plan will set out where new homes, jobs, infrastructure, and community facilities should be located. Once adopted, it will replace the existing Local Plans.

The call for sites was completed in Oct 25.

The local plan timetable and notice of commencement has now been published - May 26.

Further details < here >.
]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:31:00 GMT https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/?new-local-plan---call-for-sites-published https://www.kesgrave.org.uk/blog/rss/0000000EC <![CDATA[Never miss a waste collection with the new East Suffolk app!]]> imblog

Never miss a collection with the new East Suffolk app!

A new app has been launched to help East Suffolk residents with the changes to recycling which begin in June.

The new app will help residents quickly see which bin is due for collection each week and will help people check what can be put into each bin, to help people recycle even more.

There is also the option to receive reminders ahead of bin collection day and receive alerts if a scheduled bin collection has been delayed through bad weather or a traffic issue.

The new app also enables people to find nearby council-owned car parks, leisure centres and public toilets, as well as local places to eat and their associated food hygiene rating.

Cllr Paul Ashton, East Suffolk’s Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Corporate Services said: "The new East Suffolk app will help residents adjust to the changes to recycling services which are being introduced across the county on 1 June, making it even easier for people to check their collection day, the colour of bin being collected and check what items can go into each bin.

“In addition to recycling information, our new app also enables people to find nearby council-owned facilities such as car parks and public toilets, report issues directly using our online forms and check the food hygiene ratings of local places to eat, with more services to come in due course.”

The new app is available for Apple and Android in the app store (search for East Suffolk) or via www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/councilapp

The new Better Recycling service launches in Suffolk from 1 June and from this date, residents will be able to recycle more items, including glass and soft plastic, through their recycling bins at home. The collections will be as follows:

  • A weekly food waste collection (grey food container)
  • A three-weekly general rubbish collection (black lid bin)
  • A three-weekly recycling collection for glass, plastics, metal and cartons (blue lid bin)
  • A three-weekly recycling collection for paper and card (green lid bin)

By the end of this month, all households will have received their additional green lidded recycling bin and grey food waste container, as well as a smaller caddy to collect food waste indoors.

To help residents recycle even more, the new East Suffolk app has a handy recycling search tool to check whether an item can be recycled. There is also an AI powered image search which enables residents to take a photo of an item and check whether it can be recycled, and in which bin.

The new app is fully accessible and is voice reader compatible.

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