The Benefice of Badwell and Walsham

We are a group of six rural parishes which make up the Badwell and Walsham Benefice. We are part of the Ixworth Deanery in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Everyone is welcome to our weekly services.

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Tea and Toast Tuesdays Toddler Group

Monthly. Every Second Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Walsham-le-Willows, St Mary the Virgin
The Causeway Walsham le Willows Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3AA, United Kingdom

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month we hold a drop in group for parents and carers in the Priory Room next to St Mary's. You are very welcome to join us for tea or coffee and toast, with a relaxed atmosphere and activities and toys for little ones. Pop in after school drop-off or before you start your day! Everyone is welcome.

BCP Holy Communion

Every First, Second, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Walsham-le-Willows, St Mary the Virgin
The Causeway Walsham le Willows Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3AA, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join us for this traditional Holy Communion service where we use the Book of Common Prayer Liturgy.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Badwell Ash, St Mary
The Street Badwell Ash Bury Saint Edmunds, IP31 3DH, United Kingdom

All are welcome to join us for our traditional Holy Communion services, where we worship through, words, singing, prayer and sharing time together.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Walsham-le-Willows: St Mary is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our benefice: https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Tracey Gorzelak, email: [email protected] phone: 01359 258529 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Karen Galloway, Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, 07785 621319 link below.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social

CLICK HERE FOR THE DIOCESE SAFEGUARDING PAGE