Saturday, 11th July 2026 — 2pm onwards // The St Margaret of Antioch's Church Fete is proudly celebrating the church, parish businesses, schools and clubs, bringing everyone together for a fun afternoon of food, music, tombola, raffle, plants, crafts, and refreshments, and is also a chance for people to get together and have a catch up. Any money raised at this fete, as well a...

Saturday, 11th July 2026 — 1.01am onwards // Hosepipe restrictions come into force across the Anglian Water region: residents across the Anglian Water region are being asked to help protect water supplies by following new hosepipe restrictions, which come into force from 1:01am on Saturday, 11th July 2026. The temporary restrictions have been introduced following one of the dr...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Thursday, 28th May 2026 — 7.15pm // Essex Wildlife Trust (Braintree group) presents Annual General Meeting followed by "Britain’s Butterflies in a Changing Environment". Join Dr Ian Bedford to learn more about our local butterflies and how we can help them in our gardens. Essex Wildlife Trust Braintree Group: Annual General Meeting followed by Britain’s Butterflies in a C...