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...

Thursday, 9th April 2026 — 7.30pm // Essex Wildlife Trust (Braintree group) presents "The Wonderful World of Wasps" — an illustrated talk by Adrian Knowles on the full spectrum of wasps we have living here in the UK. Essex Wildlife Trust Braintree Group: The Wonderful World of Wasps The Wonderful World of Wasps — an illustrated talk by Adrian Knowles on the full spectr...

Saturday, 21st March 2026 — 10.30am - 1.30pm // Come along to the Stambourne Village Hall on Saturday, 21st February 2026 for our Spring Craft Market and support local makers and businesses! What will I find at the market? Craft and food stalls, charity tombola, tea, coffee & refreshments. Contact Coral Fordham on 07876 553 332 for more details. Come along to the Villag...

Every other Thursday, from 19th February 2026 — 2pm - 4pm // Come along to the Stambourne Village Hall and for a fun afternoon playing board games and cards - An easygoing afternoon of games, chat and company. Drop in, have a game, stay for a cuppa. 6th March 2026: POSTPONED until Autumn 2026 Come along to the Stambourne Village Hall and for a fun afternoon playing...