Information and Contact Details
EMERGENCY SUPPLY OF BDC RECYCLING RUBBISH BAGS
All households receive a regular supply of Recycling Bags direct from BDC. If however you run out before the next scheduled delivery you can obtain an emergency supply from the Clerk.
Contact: John Douglass
07551 005757 belchamps.pc@gmail.com
EMERGENCY SANDBAGS AND WINTER GRIT
A supply of emergency sandbags (only the bags, not the sand to fill them) is held at Granary House, Knowl Green.
Contact: David Middleditch Tel: 01787 237213
A supply of winter grit is held at Larks Farm House, Belchamp Otten
Contact: John Clarke Tel: 01787 278111
BELCHAMP ST PAUL COMMUNITY HOUSE
Whether you are looking to host a wedding, party, meeting or fundraising event the Community House is the ideal choice.
With concessionary rates for the villagers of Belchamp St Paul, Belchamp Otten, Belchamp Walter and also Ovington and Tilbury Juxta Clare, it provides great value for money.
Full details of the Community House and its availability can be found on the website www.belchampch.co.uk . However if you would like to discuss any particular requirements or have any queries relating to a booking please telephone Kathy Miller on 07815 615090.
Alternatively visit the Facebook page: ‘Belchamp St Paul Community House’ for details of any upcoming public events.
There are regular classes at the Community House which include Creative Dance, Art Club, Morris Men and Tai Chi. Kathy can provide contact numbers if you are interested in finding out more about any of these groups.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
NhW distributes literature and messages from Braintree Police Station to help everyone protect their personal property. NhW is a major factor in improving community spirit as it encourages people to help others whatever age and wherever they live. "CRIME REDUCES IN A COMMUNITY WHICH CARES"
Local Co-Ordinator:
Clive Stewart, Gunners, Bakers Road, Belchamp St.Paul ,Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 7DG
Telephone 01787 278007
E-mail:braintreenwsg@btinternet.com
If you are interested in joining the Neighbourhood Watch Group and/or recieving their regular Newsletters please contact Clive.
ESSEX POLICE
In order to provide better engagement with residents, specific Officers and PCSO's from the Braintree Community Policing Team have been allocated geographic areas of responsibility. Our villages come within the 'Halstead area' and this is covered by 5 members of the CPT. Their details are as follows:
PC Craig Wheeler (e-mail address Craig.Wheeler@essex-pnn.police.uk)
PC Andy Pilgrim (e-mail address Andy. Pilgrim@essex.pnn.police.uk)
PC Paul Norman (e-mail address Paul.Norman@essex.pnn.police.uk)
PCSO John Thorne (e-mail address John.Thorne@essex.pnn.police.uk)
PCSO Joanne Cooper (e-mail address Joanne.Cooper@essex.pnn.police.uk)
These Officers should be contacted to discuss community concerns only.
The Police should still be contacted on 999 for all Emergencies and on 101 to report non emergency crimes.
BELCHAMP & DISTRICT TENNIS CLUB
Friendly tennis club. Adult club nights Tues and Fri from Easter to early October, 5.30pm onwards. Membership fees in 2019 were:
The fees allow play all year at times in addition to club nights. Junior membership available. Contact Secretary for the latest information on fees and further details.
Contact: Barbara Stewart, Secretary
Tel: 01787 277198
BELCHAMP MORRIS SIDE
If you like to exercise and socialise, dance or play music, then please come along and join in. We practice on Monday nights at Belchamp St. Paul Community Hall from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by refreshments at the Red Lion Belchamp Otten.
We were out in force at the opening of the new Sudbury Arts Centre, formerly St Peter's Church on Saturday 28th. October 2023, where we entertained in the newly renovated building. The place is spectacular and worth a look, (unlike our dancing). We then presented a cheque for £250.00 to the Stour Valley Men's Shed based at Melford and afterwards performed for the residents at Elizabeth Court Retirement Home, East Street, Sudbury.
See what we’re up to by looking us up on belchampmorrismen.co.uk
Email us at: info@belchampmorrismen.co.uk or contact Derek 269284
BELCHAMP ST PAUL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Headteacher: Ms Ana Da Piedade Tel 01787 277222
http://www.belchampstpaulschool.co.uk
BUS SERVICE
All local bus services have been replaced by DaRT (Demand Responsive Transport). To book the minibuses, operated by Arrow Taxis Essex Ltd (on behalf of ECC), ring 01621 874411.
The service is available Monday to Saturday between 6am and 8pm and trolleys and wheelchairs can be accommodated. Bookings can be made up to 2 months ahead or with as little as 2 hours notice (subject to availability). They can be for individuals or groups and will pick you up from a point which suits you. You can use the service to go shopping in Sudbury, Halstead and Haverhill or to connect with other bus or train services in those towns. It can also be used for health appointments in Clare and Sible Hedingham and for the Community Hospitals in Sudbury and Halstead. Alternatively you can use it to get to work or college or just to visit friends in local villages. Concessionary bus passes will be accepted (Mon to Fri after 9am and all day Saturday).
Passengers can also book via e-mail: bookings@essexandsuffolkdart.co.uk using a standard booking form which is available on the ECC website.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Belchamp St Paul School: 3rd Wednesday of each month 1.30 – 2.00pm outside the Primary School.
EMERGENCY OFFICER
Peter Hesketh
Contact: 07946 390135
TEAM CLERGY
Team Vicar:
Revd. Claire Wilkinson
Tel: 01787 269873
e-mail: Revclairewilkinson@outlook.com
Team Rector:
Revd. Gill Morgan
Tel: 01787 584993
e-mail: revgillmorgan@outlook.com
Churchwardens:
Belchamp Otten: Rosemary Branwhite - Tel: 01787 460214 or 07970 037804
Sue Colson - Tel: 01787 278174
Belchamp St Paul: Holly Chaplin - misshollyc@hotmail.co.uk