Friends of Bedfield Heritage

About The Friends of Bedfield Heritage

The Friends of Bedfield Heritage are an independent group of 70+ members of the local community. The group is friendly, welcoming, sociable and a lot of fun!

The Friends are a registered charity (ref: 1206355). It’s aims are to preserve the historic fabric of St. Nicholas Church and the wider history of the community and secondly, to encourage and actively develop the community life of Bedfield.

The Friends are led by a small group of Trustees – Jane Sullivan (Chair), Lin Ford
(Secretary), Mike Gepp and Beckett Miles.

Our current project is to install a fully accessible, composting toilet in the churchyard which will be open to all – villagers, walkers and church visitors alike. Please see our Annual Report for the latest news.

The Friends give their time and their talents to organise fundraising community events and activities – such as Open Gardens, the annual village Christmas tree, carol singing, craft stalls and music events.

Friends can be involved in as few, or as many, things as they like with no pressure – just bring yourself and some laughter. Membership is free and is open to all - without any qualms about whether one attends services or not, what your beliefs are – or were – or whether you have any
religious beliefs at all. The group has in its membership some of the most christian, non-religious members!

The Grade 1 church is, of course, the oldest building in the village and the most  impressive building that is open to all of us. It is a focal point – and one which could be used much more: not just more weddings and christenings but for more community gatherings – such as concerts, talks, quizzes etc. Imagine attending an event and your relief that you know that there is an accessible toilet in the
churchyard!

Do you want to join our friendly Friends? Can you help with our projects and/or our fundraising events? We would love you to join us! Please contact Jane Sullivan on 07580 386015 or at friendsofbedfieldheritage@gmail.com

26 July 2026 2:15pm: Honey and the Bear - Come and join us for a delightful afternoon with Suffolk’s finest Folk and Roots duet.

With their new album, A Wish and a Tide hot off the press, expect a performance full of variation - from emotive and dramatic full-bodied ballads to rip-roaring tales of adventure on the seas. Weaving stories into song, with a strong focus on their Suffolk roots, community and family, multi-instrumentalists Jon and Lucy Hart can bring a tear to your eye in one moment, and in the next, have you up on your feet.

Tickets: £20 per person. Refreshments can be pre-booked.

To book your tickets: please email the friendsofbedfieldheritage@gmail.com with the number of tickets you require, and further details will be provided.
Venue: St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Bedfield IP13 7JJ

Please contact us to be added to the relevant Festive Frolic WhatsApp groups if you are:

• A creative – and can make & donate items and/or
• You wish to be a shopper.