Family Cafe Church
Friends Of St. Mary's Church, Gislingham
Gaga, Gislingham Allotments & Garden Association
Gislingham Art Group
Gislingham Bell Ringers
Gislingham Parish Council
Gislingham Parish Plan
Gislingham Playgroup
Gislingham Silver Band
Gislingham Summer Fair Committee
Gislingham Toddlers
Gislingham Variety Club
Gislingham Village Hall
Gislingham Village Website
St Mary The Virgin Church P.c.c.
St Mary's Junior Singers
Westhorpe Events
Women's Institute

Family Cafe Church Meets in the Village Hall on the third Sunday of the month starting at 10.15. Whilst the children play at crafts and painting, have a story or perform a short play, sing songs and say a prayer the parents enjoy coffee and croissants - until or unless they join in with the fun. more >

FRIENDS OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH, GISLINGHAM The Friend's of St. Mary's Church, Gislingham purpose is to raise funds for the renovation and restoration of St. Mary's Church. more >

GAGA, Gislingham Allotments & Garden Association Allotment site at Thornham Magna more >

GISLINGHAM ART GROUP We meet every Thursday in the village hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm to paint and to share our knowledge and experience. more >

GISLINGHAM BELL RINGERS We ring the bells at St. Mary's Church, Gislingham for services. Practice night is Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm. Bell ringing has a long tradition. Our bells, at Gislingham, were restored in December 2006 and we are keen to recruit new members to our ringing team. It is an activity enjoyed by all ages. For further information contact the Tower Captain - Kay Lucas or pop along to one of our practice nights. more >

Gislingham Parish Council The first tier of local government at the grass roots level for Gislingham. more >

Gislingham Parish Plan What is a Parish Plan ? Its an opportunity for all those who live or work in the community to have a say in the planning of a sustainable future; and it represents their views and opinions on economic recreational, environmental and development issues in the Village. Why do it ? The Parish Plan can be used as a tool to influence the relevant Local Authorities and other Agencies. To enhance funding opportunities for identified projects eg. Community facilities; and to allow everyone to contribute their ideas and be involved in the future of the community. more >

Gislingham Playgroup Gislingham Playgroup offers pre school sessional care from the age of 2 years to school age, in line with school terms. We aim to: • Provide a safe environment for learning through play in an imaginative and satisfying way. • Provide high quality care and education for children. • Work in partnership with parents to help children learn and develop. • Add to the life and well being of its local community. • Offer children and their parents a service which promotes equality and values diversity. There is more information on our website. more >

GISLINGHAM SILVER BAND Gislingham Silver Band have been providing music to the local community for 125 years! It is believed to be the longest established village band in Suffolk. Membership of the band is open to anyone who has a desire to play irrespective of ability level. We currently have 27 members whose ages range from 8 and 78! The band can be seen performing on the following website. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/suffolk/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8731000/8731651.stm more >

GISLINGHAM SUMMER FAIR COMMITTEE Organises the annual Summer Fair more >

Gislingham Toddlers Weekly meeting of parents and under-fives. more >

GISLINGHAM VARIETY CLUB Gislingham Variety Club puts on shows in the village hall with all proceeds going to local organisations. more >

Gislingham Village Hall Gislingham Village Hall committe are committed to caring for the village hall and upkeep more >

Gislingham Village Website The village website is a resource for the residents of Gislingham to be able to post and read information about activities in the village. more >

ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCH P.C.C. The Parochial Church Council works with the The Rev Adrian Mason, rector of South Hartismere Benefice, who is assisted by a curate - The Revd Christoper ('Tiffer') Robinson, to promote within the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The P.C.C. also has maintenance responsibilities for the church building and church grounds. more >

St MARY'S JUNIOR SINGERS Children aged between 8 and 16 years help to support the worship during services. They practice weekly for an hour in the church and have fun! more >

Westhorpe Events Events in the barn at Lodge Farm, Westhorpe. more >

Women's Institute To enjoy friendship within the local community. To develop skills and talents through lifelong learning. To widen horizons. To improve the quality of life in the community and together, to influence local, national and international affairs. Finally you will have the opportunity to take part in sport and competitions. more >