Layham
Parish Council
Parish Council
Parish Council
The Layham Events Group (LEG) was formed about six years ago when some likeminded friends wanted to raise funds for local causes and further unite the communities of Upper and Lower Layham.
We achieve these aims by organising events such as fairs and fun days that will appeal to a variety of interests and age groups. Community support is essential - LEG consists of a small group of volunteers, but our success depends on a whole army of volunteers. Local businesses and many individuals have given generously to support raffles, tombola and prize giving.
The Parish Council and Babergh District Council have also given essential financial support, for which we are grateful.
Some of the local causes we have supported to date include Layham Village Hall, Layham Local History Group and St Andrew’s Church. We are always interested in ideas for events, so do please contact us at layhampc@gmail.com.
Please also let us know if you would like to volunteer at future events. Events to date have been four Christmas Fairs, a very successful Platinum Jubilee Fete (see the Jubilee Fete page) and three rounders matches, the latest part of the VE Day celebrations in May 2025. There was strong competition between the two teams – ‘Layham on the Water’ captained by Ed Hall, and ‘The Young Ones’ captained by James Andrews, who eventually won. Ably refereed by David Aplin, it was a well fought final match. Many Layham residents, their families, friends and supporters enjoyed a chilly but entertaining afternoon.
The atmosphere of the 1940s was created by Brian Hempstead who played several hits on the organ, and the Wesley Ukulele Band who played some wartime tunes.
