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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What's on

St Mary's Walsham Christmas Fayre

for 2 hours, 30 mins
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 from 2pm as we get ready for Christmas - there will be gift stalls, refreshments, choirs, Bell Ringers, Tombola/Raffle stalls and so much more. As it gets dark we gather outside to turn on the lights for the village Christmas tree.

St Mary's Badwell Christmas Craft Fair & Christmas Tree Light Switch On

for 3 hours, 30 mins
Badwell Ash, St Mary
The Street Badwell Ash Bury Saint Edmunds, IP31 3DH, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join us as we get ready for Christmas! There will be lots of stalls, refreshments, Toy and Bottle Tombola, Arts & Crafts, Face Painting and lots more.

BCP Holy Communion

Every First, Second, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 28 Dec 2025
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.

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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