BULWICK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER                          Issue No 31

February/March 2026

Dear Parishioners,

We started the new year with some very wet and chilly weather, let us hope the warmer and brighter days will soon be with us. Take a moment to read and find out what events are planned, contact details, and other helpful information, is stated on the reverse side of this community letter.

to all new residents, hope you have settled in your new abode.

Bulwick ChitChat

This is a WhatsApp group, which is widely used. It is a simple and effective way to share information, traffic issues, requests, events and so forth. If you have not yet joined, you can contact the co-ordinator Lizzie Vaughan on 07415 722100. Thank you, Lizzie, for keeping this group going.

Christmas Get Together meal.

Thanks to all who attended the Christmas Get Together, the church social team did an excellent job with the food, raffle, and set-up. Winners for the Christmas Jumper competition, adults - Caroline Beaton, juniors – Sophie Tyers. The church social team are now planning more community events throughout the year; starting in February with the monthly coffee mornings which are held on the first Saturday of each month, 10:30am-12:30pm in the church, coffee, cakes, preserves, gift stalls, and tombola, it is a good opportunity to get together.

 

Diary

February

7th Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm Coffee Morning – church

8th Sunday 11:00am Holy Communion service

10th Tuesday 2pm Dress A Girl group – church

22nd Sunday 5pm Evening Prayer

 

March

Friday 6th 11:30am Women’s World Day of Prayer Kings Cliffe church

Saturday 7th 10:30am – 12:30pm Coffee Morning – church

Sunday 8th 11:00am Holy Communion

Wednesday 11th Bulwick Parish Council meeting 7:15pm – church

Sunday 22nd 5pm Evening Prayer

28th March 10:00am Churchyard Tidy

 

Bulwick Parish Council

After 2.5 years involvement, Ian Martin has stepped down as Chair & Councillor. We thank him for his sterling, tenacious efforts, and the considerable impact he has made for our parish, specifically on safety and speed measures. THANK YOU, Ian. Looking forward, Anne Lashmar, councillor & vice chair for 2 years, has been elected to be our new Chair.

Our short meetings held bi-monthly are open to all residents to appreciate current activity in and around our Parish AND to participate in shaping the future.

Our ‘star’ project for the next few months is Floral Planters for the three signed entrances to the Village. Project lead is Councillor Harriet Connon. Look on our website for updates. www.bulwickparishcouncil.com. We need volunteers to assist with installation & ongoing gardening. Please come to our next meeting Weds 11th March, to get involved to make our village look its best throughout the year.

Would you enjoy being a Councillor?

We have seats for new councillors. If you are curious to understand what’s involved and how you might contribute to our lovely parish, please get in touch with Anne in the first instance, 07980 852683 or annelashmar@bulwickparishcouncil.gov.uk

Parish Security 

HUGE THANKS to our residents Dan, Stephen & Nick for instinctively and promptly stepping forward to propose and action security patrols throughout December. As requested, your BPC has considered options going forwards. While your councillors, (as residents, also victims of local car crime) personally supported funding recent patrols, security is not part of any parish council’s ‘statutory duty.’ To go beyond our remit, more than sharing advice and liaising with local Police, would open up legal risks. We’ll help explore other options ongoing. Please share your ideas.

Useful information

 Parish vicar:  Revd Eddie G Smith: 07740 909756

 Church warden: Mrs A O’Neill 07394 550630 alma.stnicholas1@btinternet.com

 Benefice Office: Susan Bond 01780 479249 or email: office@kingscliffebenefice.uk

 Parish Council news go to www.bulwickparishcouncil.gov.uk

 New Lodge Farm Shop and Café:  01780 450493 www.newlodgefarm.co.uk

 The Pickled Village Shop:  01780 450774 www.thepickledshop

 Queens Head Public House Email: 01536 645460 queenshead24@gmail.com

 Monthly Parish Gazette: www.kingscliffebenefice.uk

            

If you do not wish to receive this Community letter, please let me know. Alma 07394 550630