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th 22 Feb
2024

A USAF honour guard at Parham Airfield Museum yesterday to remember the crews of two crashed B17s.

tu 20 Feb
2024

Half Term Workshops in ParhamStarting today and for three days of this half term Animal World workshops in Parham village hall with meeting the animals and children do like animals.

tu 13 Feb
2024

Main Road Parham closed all week making things interesting.

sa 28 Oct
2023

The Orebeck BeneficeThe Orebeck Benefice could be considered a triangle with Brandeston, Parham and Campsea Ashe at the corners.  The monthly newsletter available free online has news and info for those not necessarily religiously inclined.  Unless a new editor is found the November-December issue will be the last, if interested email Nan Waterfall.

th 26 Oct
2023

Saturday 2-4:30pm a jumble sale in Parham village hall.  Donations telephone Annette or take to the hall 7pm tomorrow evening.

fr 20 Oct
2023

12:30pm: Just gave up trying to get from Framlingham to Wickham Market, lots of flooding some quite deep and a landslip blocking half the road before Parham.

fr 28 Jul
2023

Tomorrow white elephant/books Jumble Sale at Parham village hall, donations welcome.

su 2 Jul
2023

Today at the Parham Airfield Museum free open day with lots of visiting military vehicles.

we 8 Jun
2022

The Parham Airfield Museum opened at the beginning of April, today they have a visit from the Norfolk car club.

tu 7 Jun
2022

Suffolk ConstabularyBetween 6:00pm Thursday 2 June and 8:40am Friday 3 June tools were stolen from a padlocked container in Brick Lane Parham.  Any info please contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/34036/22, you can call 101.

th 23 Dec
2021

Parham Airfield Museum's winter newsletter available online.

th 29 Apr
2021

Parham Airfield Museum has dropped the need to book (see page four of their newsletter).   Free entry and open Wednesdays and from next week Sundays too.

th 27 May
2021

Moto-X at the Blaxhall Circuit in 2007Smashing!  Parham Airfield Museum is reopening next month, free entry but you do need to book.  Moto-X returns Sunday on the Blaxhall circuit but regrettably the Framlingham Gala Monday has been cancelled for the second year running.

su 18 Apr
2021
Dr James Rogers visting Parham Airfield MuseumThe Parham  Airfield Museum will be re-opening this summer but not just yet.  In the meantime a fifteen minute film of Dr James Rogers visiting to research the wartime death of Joe Kennedy Jnr the elder brother of US president John F Kennedy ... mind you the doctor can't pronounce Parham properly.
mo 22 Feb
2021
This year the Parham  Airfield Museum is 40 and the museum's latest newsletter reminisces about the early years.
mo 4 Jan
2021

bloody Christmas ... eh?Yes, we should have pointed out the Parham Airfield Museum Christmas newsletter a lot sooner.

fr 9 Oct
2020

An early pic of the Parham bus shelter superficially looks quite different but it would seem just that trees have grown up.

we 7 Oct
2020

Parham Airfield MuseumFrom an Olympian view a minor disappointment of the coronavirus but still a disappointment is the Parham Airfield Museum hasn't and won't open this year.  A compensation is their substantial newsletter.

th 27 Aug
2020

The Hatcher Components fire on Parham airfield destroyed just about everything.

sa 15 Aug
2020

The fire service reporting that Thursday's catastrophic fire at Parham airfield was caused by overheating machinery so particularly good news that nobody was hurt.

th 13 Aug
2020

A mountain of fire engines leaving as well as arriving at what used to be Hatcher Components on Parham airfield and downwind a faint burnt chemical smell.

fr 26 Jun
2020

Parham Airfield Museum is waiting on government guidelines before considering when to re-open.  When it does their cafe makes a pleasant break on a Sunday bike ride.

we 17 Jun
2020

Over the weekend there was a Parham tack room break in.

th 21 Nov
2019

10:00am-12:00pm Saturday morning it's Parham's Christmas coffee morning.

su 6 Oct
2019

How lovely, on this very wet day Parham Airfield Museum has a tea dance with top vintage disc jockeys this afternoon.

fr 26 Apr
2019

Quiz evening with tuck at Parham village hall tomorrow evening.

su 30 Sep
2018

Tractor run, barbeque and John Bridges signing his new book at Parham Airfield museum today.

tu 8 May
2018

New Parham village signVery excellent turnout yesterday for the unveiling of Parham's new village sign.  Regrettably traffic noise made it a little difficult to hear Peter Kindred's design explanation but parish clerk Lydia Kirk (we remember her as a police special in Framlingham) will be posting the explanation on line.  We did make out that you can still see where trees are missing near the sign from a crashed bomber during the war and the Par of Parham is from pear ... very fine cake afterwards.

fr 6 Apr
2018

Cakes, plants, gifts, white elephant, games, draw, tombola, and home made refreshments at the Parham Spring Coffee Morning 10:00am-12:00pm tomorrow.

tu 3 Apr
2018

Last week's digest the Parham/Thorpeness one prompted the most clicks ever, book yours here... it's free!

sa 31 Mar
2018
world backup day

Parham Airfield Museum cafeNot only does the Parham  Airfield Museum have a shiny new web site and free entry but when they re-open tomorrow for the summer it will be the RAF's centenary birthday and all visiting serving and ex military personnel will get free tea and biscuits.

th 29 Mar
2018

Czech Republic national flagFor some reason Tuesday's digest the Parham/Thorpeness one is being popular in the Czech Republic.

mo 5 Mar
2018

Driving through Parham and Hacheston this morning you could still see where last week's snow drifts must have caused a problem ... driving through Easton this afternoon you could still see where last week's snow drifts must have caused a problem.

th 25 May
2017

Parham Airfield Museum - FREE entryWelcome back to advertiser Parham Airfield Museum (halfway between Parham and Great Glemham) which re-opened last month for the summer season.  It's well worth the trip being free entry, still has the original control tower and an excellent cafe.

sa 22 Apr
2017

Quiz tonight in Parham village hall, teams up to eight at £10 per head which includes a ploughman's, pudding and the bar will be open.

mo 1 Aug
2016

New bus shelter in Station RoadSpeak of a bus shelter and one is sure to appear.  There are three way temporary lights in Station and Victoria Mill Roads Framlingham today so a gang can install a replacement bus shelter maybe twenty yards nearer to Parham  from the previous position.  We'll see how long this one lasts.

Meanwhile behind what was the Atlas Group and Earl Soham Vets in New Road Fram there are white vans, hiviz and safety helmets.

fr 22 Jul
2016

Tomorrow it's a free fun day at Parham airfield museum with attractions including bands, dancers (we suspect Lindy Hop type jivers), and make your own ceramics.

fr 8 Jul
2016

Parham treasure hunt Car treasure hunt with barbeque and bar 3pm Sunday Parham.

th 3 Mar
2016

Coffee morning in the Parham  Village Hall 10:00-12:00am this Saturday.

su 11 Oct
2015

Resistance tea dance at Parham  Airfield Museum this afternoon.

mo 18 May
2015

The Bugatti Owners Club forgathered Saturday afternoon at the Parham  Airfield MuseumBugattis at Parham Airfield with guests an XK Coupe, a BMW, a Frazer Nash BMW (with a cigarette lighter we at first thought the dashboard light), and a Morris Garage MG.  Though some Bugattis were clearly for racing others were intended for the glitterati to holiday on the Côte D'Azur but inexplicably there's nowhere to put your evening clothes ... or anything else.  We did ask two owners about the total absence of boots, glove boxes or anywhere to put anything but it was like asking why Harley's have tiny petrol tanks, if you have to ask you don't understand.

we 22 Apr
2015

Election hustings at Wingfield BarnsWe attended our first election hustings yesterday, it was in the Wingfield Barns and organised by the Country Landowners Association.  There was pretty much one of each flavour candidate but only Labour's Jack Abbot and the Green's Rhodri Griffiths (he lives in Parham) standing in Central Suffolk.  To be honest we didn't stay long and during that time the audience neither booed or cheered but it was nice to see some election activity.

sa 8 Nov
2014

Parham Airfield Museum poppiesMoving ceremony this morning at Parham Airfield Museum to remember the 740 American airmen who lost their lives whilst stationed there during WWII.  Each airmen had a named poppy with the last handful planted during the ceremony by youngsters who called out the name.  The museum is now closed until Sunday 5 April next year.

tu 14 Oct
2014

Parham airfield museumSaturday afternoon we visited Parham airfield and though the museum was closed it's open Sundays until the end of the month when it closes until next spring.  The following afternoon 800 straw bales worth some £18,000 were set alight.

mo 30 Jun
2014

Mick Tipple at the Parham Airfield MuseumYesterday we went to Parham Airfield Museum for The Official Opening and Dedication of the Moller Building but were a day late.  (Useless? Nous?)  A visit to the museum is never a wasted trip, it's free admission, the volunteers are eager to tell you about the exhibits, the cafe is now much bigger and we heard of the museum's early days from Mick Tipple.  Much enjoyed sitting peacefully alone in the greenhouse thingy on top of the control tower listening to the rain pitter patter and not thinking of anything in particular ... good times.

mo 12 May
2014

Parham Airfield MuseumVery pleased to welcome new supporter Parham Airfield Museum who are open every Sunday and holiday Monday until October.  Next availableWhat a bargain! advertising slot now 25th May at just £12.95 ... did we say we get around 18,000 visitors a month?

tu 4 Mar
2014

Like Yoxford and Hacheston Parham now have a community speed watch.

mo 3 Mar
2014

Parham Old GateThere is a Parham in the USA, one in Canada and another on Antigua the Caribbean island so we rather suspect the Parham in this postally used 1905 postcard is something to do with Parham Park in West Sussex rather than Parham near the coast.

tu 27 Aug
2013

Lady's mountain bike stolen in Parham last weekend and an attempted burglary in Campsea Ashe Saturday.

mo 12 Aug
2013

A petrol mower was stolen from the garage of a Parham  house the early part of last week.

th 20 Sep
2012

Police are treating Monday night's straw fire in Parham as arson.

tu 24 Jul
2012

Creation Behind Bars by Cara DuffyFramlingham camera club recently met in Brandeston (rather than the more usual Parham) village hall and used the hall's kit to digitally project the images under discussion..

fr 9 Mar
2012

All things will pass ...Five years ago today there was a rather scary three vehicle accident on the B1116 between Parham  and Framlingham.

sa 21 Jan
2012

BT poking about on the road between Parham and Framlingham in two places, hopefully they're upgrading the broadband from totally rubbish to a bit useless.

th 20 Oct
2011

A Playstation stolen in Parham from an unlocked car last week, perhaps the victim used the constabulary's new 101 number to report it ...

tu 20 Sep
2011

Police are asking about a collision between a cyclist and a blue VW Golf car in Saxmundham Friday night and in Parham  there was a break in last night.

tu 7 Jun
2011

The three ages of Parham railway station.  Parham railway station c1905

th 17 Mar
2011
St Patricks's Day

Parham turn on the A12The first time we turned off the A12 for Parham airfield we thought why have those two white bollards appeared?  The next time through the junction we stopped to look and it became clear that the bollards are there to stop damage to the kerbs.

we 1 Dec
2010

Bit of arson in Parham  during the early hours of today.

sa 27 Nov
2010

House sales around near the coastHouse sales in places inc Saxtead, Parham, Monk Soham and Charsfield.

we 28 Apr
2010

Every so often in life there's a happy ending, lurcher and owners reunited.

tu 27 Apr
2010

lurcher puppyA very friendly female six month old lurcher found near Parham.

fr 16 Apr
2010

US Navy Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Brad Taylor5 Years Ago Today:  US Navy Chief Aviation Electronics TechnicianAll things will pass ... Brad Taylor told of his visit to near the coast because his grandfather was stationed at Parham  during WWII.

fr 30 Oct
2009

The next Parham Picture Palace (yes, there is one) film is the excellent Christopher This Is Spinal Tap Guest's Best In ShowHe went after her like she's made out of ham  Showing Saturday 5th December, try 01728 724692 for more info.

su 25 Oct
2009

Parham freebieIn the unlikely event you still use cassettes there's a sealed packet of three (in the nicest possible way) waiting with our compliments in the Parham  telephone box.

fr 2 Oct
2009

Three hundred bricks stolen in Parham.

mo 27 Jul
2009

Break in on Parham  'Drome this weekend.

th 7 May
2009

Six patio heaters taken and some vandalism in Cretingham, a paint stripper vendetta against Audis in Woodbridge, and a 14ft trailer pinched off Parham  'Drome.

fr 6 Mar
2009

A pathetic burglary in Parham  yesterday, over a 100 piglets stolen in Walberswick and there's something about Friston and oil tanks.

mo 8 Dec
2008

Andrew Houseley is concernedYou have to admit it, Parham resident and Framlingham Focus Team Leader Andrew Houseley really does look concerned.

mo 14 Jul
2008

Two mountain bikes stolen in Parham and you'd think velvet, satin and feathers would be a bit glam for a Sunday in Bredfield, wouldn't you?

fr 11 Jul
2008

We were sitting in media central earlier this week keeping everyone near the coast happy when we heard something noisy in the air approaching.  Near the coast we get a lot of helicopters flying low and despite the the little flurry of conversation outside the window we decided it was just two helicopters flying particularly low and carried on keeping everyone near the coast happy.  We now know it was a WWII B17 Flying Fortress bomber with two Mustang fighters in attendance no doubt flying low for Parham Airfield before landing at Bentwaters ...

we 6 Feb
2008
On the right as you leave Parham

The ploughed fields on the right just as you leave Parham were looking particularly sultry in the late afternoon sunlight yesterday.

th 17 Jan
2008

"Coins Not Accepted Here"They may be everywhere but this is the first phone box we've seen like this.  It's in The Street, Parham and we can't help but wonder if this is a BT ploy so they can "recover" the box as nobody uses it?  (BT don't remove phone boxes they "recover" them.)

we 17 Oct
2007

In the afternoon of next month's Remembrance Sunday there's a Discovering Nature Afternoon in Parham Village Hall (that's Par as in Parachute not Par as in Part).

tu 3 Jun
2007

Police investigating the collision which caused the death of Jean Frost would like to hear from you if you travelled along the B1116 Framlingham-Parham  road last Wednesday afternoon.

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