Lakenheath [late evening on Lakenheath Warren/Maids Cross Hill, end of August 2009]
Lakenheath Village
There's so much to Lakenheath that you'd miss as you drive through... From fascinating history, to nature to UFO sightings! Ofcourse, there's the well known RAF base for US military but there's a wealth of other things working checking out.
Medieval England had the village penned as Lyking-Hythe 'landing place of the fen dwellers'. The name often results in questions of 'where's the lake' and 'where's the heath' and one can only assume that the medieval version of todays Lakenheath looked quiet different.
Beauty Behind the Street
As a village we are proud to have within our boundaries two fantastic reserves: Maids Cross Hill, an expansive sandy Warren and on the out skirts of the village, the RSPB Lakenheath Fen (giving us an idea of how much of the land around here once looked).
Beauty Behind the Face of Lakenheath
As a village we are proud to have within our boundaries two fantastic reserves: Maids Cross Hill, an expansive sandy Warren and on the out skirts of the village, the RSPB Lakenheath Fen (giving us an idea of how much of the land around here once looked).
The pictures you see here have been taken all over the village to show a broad range of all you'll find here. Browse Lakenheath History to scratch the surface of a village 'deeper' than it looks.
Photo's courtesy of Francis Frith © 2009
Lakenheath History
Groups & Clubs
Enjoy a bunch of good things in Lakenheath
Enjoy a bunch of good things in Lakenheath
Lakenheath Digital Cinema
Held on Fridays at the village hall from 7pm. Film details posted on the hall notice board. Dates for 2009 as follows:
| Fri. 27 February | Fri. 27 March | Fri. 24 April |
| Fri. 29 May | Fri. 26 June | Fri. 24 July |
| Fri. 28 August | Fri. 25 September | Fri. 30 October |
| Fri. 27 November | Fri. 18 December |
Lakenheath War Games Club (The Hive)
Warhaller, Lord of the Rings, 40k and more are played by the club every Thursday from 7-9pm. Get advice, technical instruction, War Game rules, model painting, conversions and so on. Weekly entry is £1.50, under 13s to be accompanied by an adult.
Find us at Lakenheath Methodist Church Hall,
walk-ins are welcomed.
1st Lakenheath Brownies
Make friends, earn badges, learn about arts, crafts, cooking and lots more. Putting Lakenheath girls aged between 7-10 'in the lead' so they can learn and grow with confidence.
Call Emma on 01638 718991or Cheryl on 01842 861473 to get your girls on the waiting list.
Lakenheath Camera Club
Regular meetings held at the hall of the Royal British legion every other Monday from 7.30pm. We welcome guests and the bar is open for drinks and refreshments. Share your work, learn new techniques, enjoy the art and science of photgraphy!
Lakenheath Village Fete
and Dog Show 2007
Lakenheath Amateur Gardening Club
To find out about our meetings and events please contact Mrs. Val Little, Secretary. Everyone is welcome to our meetings, all you need is an interest in plants Annual membership is just £1.
Call Val on 01842 862766 to get involved.
"Fantastic!". "Amazing!". "Not seen anything like it!". A few of the things heard as we walked the length of a crowded Lakenheath High Street, following the parade of carnival floats toward the fete.
Originally organised by the Lakenheath Playing Fields Association as a means of funding the the fields the community uses. The side effect of this was bringing different elements of the village together: the Carnival Parade organisers got on board, various businesses offered their support, many villagers threw in time and resources and the community came together to enjoy a great day out.
The success of the 2007 fete has resulted in subsequent events of equal quality and it looks as though the Lakenheath Village Fete is once again an annual event. Check here for details on LVF 2010!
Lakenheath Village Fete
2009 WINNERS
Coveted 'BEST DRESSED FLOAT'
1st Sunshine Corner's
- 'Alice in Wonderland'
2nd Little Fishes'
- 'Princes & Princesses'
3rd - 'The Magic Roundabout'
'BEST CLASSIC'
International Tractor V450, 1959
owner Mr. John Harrison
'BEST DRESSED SHOP'
Lakenheath News
'CARNIVAL SPIRIT'
Mr. Brian Towler
Over 60s Club
Every other Thursday afternoon from 2.15 brings over 60s the opportunity to meet and enjoy an afternoon in decent company. Chat, enjoy games, a cuppa and occassional jaunts. Find out more by contacting Chairperson, Joan Carrott on 01842 862076
Lakenheath Silver Band
To support our Silver Band or find out where we're playing please contact Secretary, Daphney Austin on 01842 861076.
Useful Lakenheath Numbers
Doctors Surgery • 01842 860400
Pharmacy • 01842 862887
Lakenheath Community Primary School • 01842 860256 • visit
Royal British Legion • 01842 860361
Post Office • 01842 860211
Lakenheath Village Home • 01842 860605
Lakenheath Good Neighbours • 07857 801802
1st Lakenheath Brownies, Cheryl • 01842 861473
Tricare Opticians • 01842 861 999
Kevin Watts, BSc QS/BS/Architect • 01842 862445
John Bartholomew Boiler Service & Repair • 01842 861008
Lakenheath Forklift Training • 01842 861 871
DBL Castles • 01842 860 163
Business Listings
Sunshine Corner
Nursery School
Back Street. IP27 9HF.
> 01842 862 646
Lakenheath News
65a High Street
> 01842 860 164
Café Tiere
32 High Street.
> 01842 862 798
Filipianna
25 High Street.
> 01842
Curtis Brothers
29 High Street.
> 01842 860 223
Hair By Sacha
30 High Street.
> 01842 861 456
WGW Creative Image Productions
58 Sandgalls Road
> 07504 402 038
Find us in Lakenheath village...
Christmas Hill Farm
Station Rd. (to Feltwell). IP27 9AB.
> 01842 861 144
Sutton Services Ltd
83 Undley Road. IP27 9BY.
> 01842 861 231
DBL Castles
> 01842 860 163
Swaad / The Plough
2 Mill Road. IP27 9DT.
> 01842 860 860
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