Bigger Ernie gets bigger

Bigger Ernie gets bigger

It will soon be time to renew Bigger Ernie subscriptions for 2021, or indeed join for the first time. For the benefit of any "newbies", Bigger Ernie is our village lottery - the cost is a measly £12 ...
The Village comes together after lock down - 2 August 2020

The Village comes together after lock do...

Have you missed the Village Inn?  I sure have (although I haven’t missed the Saturday morning hangovers!).The BVA officers, together with fab resident advisor Jo Hart, met at the beginning of July ...
Our church reopens for private prayer

Our church reopens for private prayer

In line with the government relaxing the legislation, we can now open our buildings for private prayer.  Brettenham will be open on Wednesdays and Sundays 9am to 6pm. The government guidance encoura...
Brettenham Flyers are back on Sunday mornings

Brettenham Flyers are back on Sunday mor...

The Brettenham Flyers are back and taking up their regular slot on Sunday mornings starting from Sunday 7th June.For all those with copious amounts of pent-up lockdown energy come along and join us ev...
The Gardening Club and Gardeners' World

The Gardening Club and Gardeners' World

Brettenham has always had an enthusiastic and talented gardening club.  Annual events such as Apple Day in September, growing potato competitions and produce displays at harvest are a regular reminde...
Local Band KYANOS releases new EP

Local Band KYANOS releases new EP

As many people will know Sam Golding (son of David & Lynne from The Forge) is a member of KYANOS.  Some may have heard them perform at Bildeston BNatural Festival.  Profits from the latest EP ar...
Brettenham and Covid-19

Brettenham and Covid-19

It is with heavy heart that I am announcing that all Friday and Sunday Village Inns are cancelled until further notice. It would be remiss of the BVA to continue to host these given the very latest an...
Meet Bill Tancred MBE - Olympian and Commonwealth Games Medallist

Meet Bill Tancred MBE - Olympian and Com...

Meet Suffolk’s Olympian Bill Tancred at our Rattlesden Sporting Memories Group!Bill Tancred MBE will be joining the Sporting Memories group at Rattlesden Pavilion, Birds Green, Rattlesden on Monday ...