All events Calendar

We have a wide range of worship services and group activities across our villages throughout the week. These include Book of Common prayer (traditional language) and modern Holy Communion services. We also offer Morning prayer services on a Sunday and in the week and have an All age service each month in Grundisburgh. For more social occasions we offer a number of coffee mornings, a lunch club and carers support group. We have two evening home groups. For the younger members of our community we have a toddlers group, an after school club (years 4, 5 & 6), an 'Off the bus' club for High school students and a Kids club in Clopton. You can find details of these the events listing below.

Grundisburgh School Assembly

Tuesday 04 November 2025, Tuesday 18 November 2025, Tuesday 02 December 2025 at for 30 mins
Grundisburgh Primary School
, United Kingdom

Whole School Assembly

Grundisburgh Baby & Toddler Group

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Grundisburgh New Village Hall
Felgate Way Grundisburgh, IP13 6US, United Kingdom

Grundisburgh Stay & Play – Baby and Toddler Group
Join us every Tuesday afternoon during term time for fun, play, and connection!

1:15 – 2:45 PM
New Village Hall, Grundisburgh

Come along for:
Tea & snacks
Crafts & chat
Home corner & baby corner
...and plenty more to explore!

A warm, welcoming space to play, relax, and make new friends. We’d love to see you there!

There is no session on 30th Due to other event taking place.

Men's Group

for 3 hours
The Moon and Mushroom
High Road Swilland Suffolk, IP6 9LR

Don’t forget the Mens’ Group Meeting!
Talk on Gliding by Mike Jefferyes
Usual instructions; ring the Moon on 01473 785320 to book your meal. I’m looking forward to it. Interesting subject talk, good food, chatty company. What more could we want on a November evening. Any queries ring Brian 07768 285670

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Morning Prayer

Every First, Second, Third, Fifth Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A quiet & reflective said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. All Welcome. Order of service provided.

Place of Welcome

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Burgh School Room
Burgh School Room, IP13, Drabbs Ln, Woodbridge IP13 6QA, UK, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

Coffee Morning

Carers Support Group

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Grundisparish Parish Rooms
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms, The St, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, IP13 6TB, United Kingdom

A support group for those that care for others to provide mutual support. All carers welcome.

456 Club

Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
Grundisburgh Village Hall
Ipswich Rd, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, IP13 6TJ, United Kingdom

Weekly after school club Wednesday 3.20pm-5.15pm at Grundisburgh village hall in term time.
For children in years 4,5, and 6. We do art, craft , games and cooking and learn that God loves us all as we are.

In term time only

Home Groups - Grundisburgh.

Monthly. Every First, Third Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Grundisburgh

We would love to see you in at one of our two regular bible study Home Groups. Meeting every two weeks in Ashbocking and Grundisburgh through the year. Everyone from our Benefice congregations is very welcome to join us. We are working through a number of themes or books of the bible. Please contact us for the location.

Online Morning Prayer

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
Online via Google Meet

Morning prayer for the benefice. A said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. The order of service is provided on screen. Click 'More Info' to join. All Welcome.
Please note Google Meet does not require software installation but you may get a prompt to access your computer's camera and microphone. Click more info to join.

More info

Joint Council Meeting

Thursday 06 November 2025, Tuesday 13 January 2026, Tuesday 17 March 2026, Tuesday 05 May 2026, Thursday 10 September 2026, Tuesday 03 November 2026 at for 2 hours
The Parish Rooms
The Street Grundisburgh Woodbridge, IP13 6TB, United Kingdom

These take place 5 times a year two weeks prior to PCC's

Morning Prayer

Every Friday at for 30 mins
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

A quiet & reflective said service of daily morning prayer following the CofE's Daily Prayer pattern. All Welcome.

Grundisburgh Coffee Morning

Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms
Grundisburgh Parish Rooms, The St, Grundisburgh, IP13 6TB, United Kingdom

A friendly community coffee morning often with cake, chat and activities. All very welcome.

Ashbocking Coffee Morning

Monthly. Every First Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please contact us

A Coffee Morning for those in Ashbocking Village, all villagers welcome.

BCP Holy Communion

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A quiet reflective said service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer

Remembrance Service & Commemoration

for 1 hour
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

Remembrance Service & Commemoration

Commemoration Service

for 15 mins
Burgh War Memorial

Commemoration Burgh War Memorial

Remembrance Service

for 1 hour
Ashbocking, All Saints
Church Road Ashbocking Ipswich, IP6 9LG, United Kingdom

Remembrance Service, Ashbocking Church

Remembrance Service

for 1 hour
St Michael's Boulge
off Scott's Lane Boulge Woodbridge, IP13 6BW, United Kingdom

Remembrance Service Boulge Church

Commemoration

for 1 hour
Clopton War Memorial
Clopton Church

Commemoration, Clopton War Memorial, Airfield

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Commemoration & Remembrance Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Commemoration & Remembrance Service

Commemoration

for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

Commemoration Otley War Memorial

Commemoration & Remembrance Service

for 1 hour
Swilland, St Mary
4 Church Lane Swilland Ipswich, IP6 9NJ, United Kingdom

Commemoration Swilland Churchyard

Messy Church

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Messy Church is an informal activity based church service with craft, stories, activities and a snack. It lasts for about an hour and half and is especially suitable for those who like to do....

Otley School Assembly

for 30 mins
Otley Primary School
, United Kingdom

School Assembly

Cuppa's and Cake

Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 2 hours
Otley Village Hall
6 Chapel Rd, Otley, Ipswich, IP6 9NT

Join us on the 2nd Weds for a cuppa, cake and chat.

Home Groups - Ashbocking

Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Wednesday at for 2 hours
Ashbocking

We would love to see you in at one of our two regular bible study Home Groups. Meeting every two weeks in Ashbocking and Grundisburgh through the year. Everyone from our Benefice congregations is very welcome to join us. We are working through a number of themes or books of the bible. Please contact us for the location.

Soup Lunch, Burgh

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Burgh School Room
Drabbs Lane Burgh

12.00noon to 1.30pm
Choice of soups with bread
Choice of desserts with custard
Tea/ coffee
Raffle
All money raised goes to the Ipswich Night Shelter

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Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Dec 2025
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

St Andrew's Church, Hasketon

Burgh PCC Meeting.

Sunday 16 November 2025 at for 2 hours
Burgh School Room
Drabbs Lane Burgh, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

Burgh

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Dec 2025
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Grundisburgh

Boulge PCC Meeting.

Tuesday 18 November 2025 at for 1 hour
St Michael's Boulge
off Scott's Lane Boulge Woodbridge, IP13 6BW, United Kingdom

Boulge

Elders Fellowship

In February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Every Third Thursday at for 1 hour
Burgh Scool Room
Next to Burgh Church, Drabbs Lane

A monthly or bimonthly meeting for Carlford Elders to discuss ministry

PCC Meeting.

Thursday 20 November 2025, Tuesday 27 January 2026, Thursday 21 May 2026, Tuesday 22 September 2026, Thursday 19 November 2026 at for 2 hours
Otley Village Hall
6 Chapel Road, Otley,, IP6 9NT, United Kingdom

Ashbocking, Clopton, Hasketon, Grundisburgh, Otley, Swilland

Sung Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 28 Dec 2025
St Mary the Virgin, Clopton
Grundisburgh Road Clopton Woodbridge, IP13 6QB, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion with Hymns and Readings with parts of the service sung by the choir.

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 9 Nov 2025
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Grundisburgh

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 28 Dec 2025
Ashbocking, All Saints
Church Road Ashbocking Ipswich, IP6 9LG, United Kingdom

All Saint's, Ashbocking

Holy Communion (BCP)

Monthly. Every Fourth Wednesday at for 1 hour
Culpho, St Botolph
Culpho Ipswich, IP6 9DH, United Kingdom

A quiet reflective said service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer

Benefice Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Clopton
Grundisburgh Road Clopton Woodbridge, IP13 6QB, United Kingdom

A special service of Holy Communion with Archdeacon Rich to dedicate the refurbished Clopton Organ.

Advent Carol Service

for 1 hour
Culpho, St Botolph
Culpho Ipswich, IP6 9DH, United Kingdom

The Advent Carol Service marks the beginning of Advent with a traditional, service of readings, hymns, and Advent carols, sung by a choir, marking the beginning of Advent and the journey towards the light and hope of Christmas.

Family Service/Family Communion

Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

An all age service or Family Communion: please see our website for further details under "The Grapevine"

More info

Morning Prayer

In February, April, June, August, October, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Otley

All Age Worship

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

A more informal service with mostly modern hymns, readings and a more interactive type of talk. Suitable for all ages.

Holy Communion (BCP)

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Michael's Boulge
off Scott's Lane Boulge Woodbridge, IP13 6BW, United Kingdom

A quiet reflective said service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Swilland, St Mary
4 Church Lane Swilland Ipswich, IP6 9NJ, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Swilland

Otley School Chirstmas

for 1 hour, 45 mins

Whole School Event & Assembly

Whitnesham Primary School Christmas

for 4 hours
Witnesham Primary School
, United Kingdom

Christmas & Assembly

Hasketon Pub Carols

for 1 hour
The Turks Head
The Turks Head Hasketon

Carols at The Turks Head.
Join us for a heartwarming evening of festive cheer at The Turks Head in Hasketon! Gather round and sing your favourite Christmas carols with friends, family, and neighbours.

Witnesham Primary School Christingle

for 1 hour
Witnesham Primary School
, United Kingdom

KS1

Witnesham Primary School - Christingle

for 1 hour
Swilland, St Mary
4 Church Lane Swilland Ipswich, IP6 9NJ, United Kingdom

KS2

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 9 Nov 2025
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

St Andrew's, Hasketon

Christingle

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Step into the warmth and wonder of Christmas with our Christingle Service—a beautiful, family-friendly celebration filled with light, music, and meaning. Join us as we gather to reflect on the hope and joy of the season, create our own Christingles, and share in the story of Jesus’ love for the world.

Whether you're young or young at heart, this candlelit service offers a moment of peace, connection, and festive cheer.

Everyone is welcome—bring your friends, your family, and your sense of wonder.

Let your light shine this Christmas—come and be part of something special.

Grundisburgh School Christmas

for 6 hours, 15 mins
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Whole School Day

Grundisburgh School Chrsitingle Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Years 3 & 4

Grundisburgh School Carols

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

School Carol Service Years 5 & 6

Otley School Christingle Service

for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

Christingle

Carols at the Grundisburgh Dog

for 1 hour
Grundisburgh Dog
The Green Grundisburgh, IP13 6TA

Carols at The Grundisburgh Dog
Join us for a heartwarming evening of festive cheer at The Dog in Grundisburgh! Gather round and sing your favourite Christmas carols with friends, family, and neighbours.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Michael's Boulge
off Scott's Lane Boulge Woodbridge, IP13 6BW, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
Swilland, St Mary
4 Church Lane Swilland Ipswich, IP6 9NJ, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
Culpho, St Botolph
Culpho Ipswich, IP6 9DH, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
Ashbocking, All Saints
Church Road Ashbocking Ipswich, IP6 9LG, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Andrews, Hasketon
Hasketon Woodbridge, IP13 6JB, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. This service also includes Christingle & Crib elements.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
Burgh, St Botolph
Junction of B1079 and Drabs Lane Burgh Woodbridge, IP13 6QA, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Crib Service

for 1 hour
Warrens Farm Otley

Come and experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child at our Crib Service—a joyful, interactive retelling of the Nativity story, perfect for families and young children. With carols, costumes, and candlelight, this heartwarming service invites everyone to gather around the manger and celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Children are welcome to come dressed as angels, shepherds, or wise men—and take part in the story! Whether it’s your first time or a cherished tradition, this gentle and festive service is a beautiful way to begin your Christmas celebrations.

Let’s make room at the inn—and in our hearts—for the true meaning of Christmas.

Crib Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Come and experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child at our Crib Service—a joyful, interactive retelling of the Nativity story, perfect for families and young children. With carols, costumes, and candlelight, this heartwarming service invites everyone to gather around the manger and celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Children are welcome to come dressed as angels, shepherds, or wise men—and take part in the story! Whether it’s your first time or a cherished tradition, this gentle and festive service is a beautiful way to begin your Christmas celebrations.

Let’s make room at the inn—and in our hearts—for the true meaning of Christmas.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Clopton
Grundisburgh Road Clopton Woodbridge, IP13 6QB, United Kingdom

Step into the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Carol Service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, all are welcome to share in the warmth and wonder of the season. Come sing your favourite carols and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Midnight Mass

for 29 mins
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Step into the stillness of Christmas Eve and experience the wonder of Midnight Mass—a timeless, candlelit service that welcomes the birth of Christ with reverence, joy, and hope. As the clock strikes twelve, we gather in worship to mark the beginning of Christmas Day with carols, communion, and the message of Emmanuel: God with us.
Whether you're seeking tradition, reflection, or simply a moment of peace, this beautiful service offers a space to pause, pray, and rejoice in the true meaning of Christmas.

Come and celebrate the light that shines in the darkness.

Christmas Day Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

Begin your Christmas morning with reverence and joy at our Holy Communion Service—a peaceful and uplifting celebration of the birth of Jesus. In the quiet beauty of Christmas Day, we gather to share in the sacrament, sing beloved carols, and reflect on the gift of Emmanuel: God with us.
This service offers a moment of stillness and spiritual renewal amid the festivities, welcoming all to the Lord’s table in gratitude and hope.

Come and rejoice—Christ is born!

Christmas Day Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Clopton
Grundisburgh Road Clopton Woodbridge, IP13 6QB, United Kingdom

Begin your Christmas morning with reverence and joy at our Holy Communion Service—a peaceful and uplifting celebration of the birth of Jesus. In the quiet beauty of Christmas Day, we gather to share in the sacrament, sing beloved carols, and reflect on the gift of Emmanuel: God with us.
This service offers a moment of stillness and spiritual renewal amid the festivities, welcoming all to the Lord’s table in gratitude and hope.

Christmas Day Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Ashbocking, All Saints
Church Road Ashbocking Ipswich, IP6 9LG, United Kingdom

Begin your Christmas morning with reverence and joy at our Holy Communion Service—a peaceful and uplifting celebration of the birth of Jesus. In the quiet beauty of Christmas Day, we gather to share in the sacrament, sing beloved carols, and reflect on the gift of Emmanuel: God with us.
This service offers a moment of stillness and spiritual renewal amid the festivities, welcoming all to the Lord’s table in gratitude and hope.

Christmas Day Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Michael's Boulge
off Scott's Lane Boulge Woodbridge, IP13 6BW, United Kingdom

Begin your Christmas morning with reverence and joy at our Holy Communion Service—a peaceful and uplifting celebration of the birth of Jesus. In the quiet beauty of Christmas Day, we gather to share in the sacrament, sing beloved carols, and reflect on the gift of Emmanuel: God with us.
This service offers a moment of stillness and spiritual renewal amid the festivities, welcoming all to the Lord’s table in gratitude and hope.

Evensong

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 23 Nov 2025
Culpho, St Botolph
Culpho Ipswich, IP6 9DH, United Kingdom

A traditional Evensong with Hymns and sermon following the Book of Common Prayer.

Holy Communion

In January, March, May, July, September, November. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Otley, St Mary the Virgin
Church Road Otley Ipswich, IP6 9NP, United Kingdom

St Mary's, Otley

Morning Prayer (BCP)

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 9 Nov 2025, 14 Dec 2025
St Mary the Virgin, Clopton
Grundisburgh Road Clopton Woodbridge, IP13 6QB, United Kingdom

A service of Morning prayer with Hymns and Readings from the book of common prayer using traditional language.

Otley School Easter

for 1 hour, 45 mins
Otley Primary School
, United Kingdom

Whole School Easter & Assembly

Witnesham Primary School - Easter

for 4 hours
Witnesham Primary School
, United Kingdom

Easter & Assembly

Grundisburgh School Easter

for 6 hours
St Mary's Grundisburgh
The Green Grundisburgh Ipswich, IP13 6NF, United Kingdom

Whole School Day