Ashfield cum Thorpe, St Mary

Welcome to The Parish Church of St. Mary, Ashfield. Please check for our upcoming services, where everyone will receive a warm welcome.

The Revd Gary Best welcomes all enquiries about weddings, baptisms, funerals: 01728 685 550, [email protected]

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Revd Gary Best

The Rectory
Church Lane
Earl Soham
Woodbridge

IP13 7SD
Rector
01728 685 550

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What's on

Tanglethread Concert 2026

for 2 hours
Ashfield cum Thorpe, St Mary
Ashfield cum Thorpe Stowmarket, IP14 6LY, United Kingdom

Join us for an evening of music from the 17th Century to the present day.
The concert is being held at St. Mary's Church, Ashfield, 7pm.
Tickets are £10 in advance or on the door.

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News

Benefice Magazine for October-November 2026

Benefice Magazine - Oct-Nov 2026.pdf

The Benefice Magazine is an ideal way to catch up on local news and events from across the eight parishes, and to check on upcoming services.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding
The Parish Church of St. Mary, Ashfield, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. The Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
If you have any concerns about safeguarding you can contact our Priest-in-Charge, Revd Gary Best, on 01728 685 550.
The Parish Church of St. Mary, Ashfield, adheres to the Church of England's 'Promoting A Safer Church Policy', which can be found by clicking the link below.

https://www.cofesuffolk.org/promoting-a-safer-church