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Stop the Solar Farm Meeting (Stambourne)

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Wednesday, 8th July 2026 — 6pm - 8pm // Qualitas Energy are proposing to build a large Solar Farm at Robinhood End, near Stambourne. This will benefit few in the local community, but generate millions of pounds for owners of the land and the company. This proposal will have an impact on those living in Stambourne, not least those on the approach roads which construction traffi...
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Stambourne Newsletter: June / July 2026

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Digital version of the June-July 2026 Stambourne Newsletter, the bi-monthly printed newsletter published and distributed by Stambourne Parish Council - No: 292 The latest Stambourne Newsletter is now available. Read all about the Parish Council, news from Stambourne Chapel and Stambourne Church, activities in Stambourne and more. Stambourne newsletter June / July 2026 ...
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Collection calendar for 2026-27

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Recycling
Recycling calendar 2026-27 for Stambourne // Find out about the latest waste and recycling collection changes in Stambourne, including updated bin services, recycling guidance, bulky waste collections, and support services for residents.   Next Bin Day is: Find out about the latest waste and recycling collection changes in Stambourne, includi...
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Last train to Birdbrook

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Film from 31st December 1961 showing the last train from Birdbrook Station, Essex. This film from 31st December 1961 shows the last ever train from Birdbrook Station, the nearest station to Stambourne. It also shows the line from Great Yeldham to Haverhill. From the film: "On the 30th Dec 1961, after 100 year's operation, passenger services on The Colne Valley Railwa...
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Talk: Make do and mend

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Wednesday, 10th June 2026 — 7pm for 7.30pm // Join the Stambourne Ladies Group for an evening all on the art of reusing, recreating and restyling your wardrobe with Amanda Sutherland. For over 10 years, Amanda Sutherland has entertained audiences with engaging talks on fashion, costume, crafts and creative business. Delivered with humour and enthusiasm, her presentations are i...
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Waste & recycling changes for 2026-27

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Changes to Waste and Recycling Collections in Stambourne for 2026/27 Updated collections, clearer recycling rules, and a few new services coming to our village New collection calendar » Check the new collection calendar carefully, especially around bank holidays when collection days may change. Braintree District Council has introduced some ...
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Stambourne Charity Tractor Road Run 2026

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Tractor in field
Sunday, 31st May 2026 - 10am // Stambourne Charity Tractor Run, raising money for Help for Heroes. Craft fair and classic car/tractor show. Run to start at 10am. Start and finish at Stambourne Playing Field. £10 a tractor (places are limited). We would love you to part up your tractors after as part of our small tractor/car display. To get your place and your booking form, con...
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