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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Roots and Shoots Childrens Group

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

We are delighted to annouce the launch of our brand new Roots and Shoots Children's Group. This is an opportunity for children to explore faith, worship together, and build lasting friendships in a fun, age-apporpriate, safe and welcoming environment.
What to expect:- Bibile stories, songs and creative activities.
Usual sessions will be held on the 1st Sunday of the month between 10 and 11am just before our Family Service so children/families can choose to stay with us for the service too if they wish.
This is a benefice group so everyone is welcome from our local area. If children are younger than school age, we ask that an adult stays with them.
If you have any questions or would like to register your child, please get in touch.

Family Communion

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Walsham-le-Willows, St Mary the Virgin
The Causeway Walsham le Willows Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3AA, 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.

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.

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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: 07521688647 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