In 1920 the Benhall Fete Committee were fundraising for the East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital.
1920 Benhall Hospital Fete
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Jane Evans
Tug O’ War
Tug of War remains a popular activity in both competitive and informal settings and especially at our village events!
Good Companions Club 1989-2003
The Elder’s Club became the Good Companions Club in 1989. Did you join and enjoy their numerous outings? Do you know why it folded?
Bigsby’s Corner
When and how did a section of road in Benhall (on B1121) get to be known as Bigsby’s Corner and who was Bigsby?
Mabel Woods (1924 – 2025)
Florence Woods, known as Mabel, was 100 years old in December 2024. This is how she was remembered in our villages.
Ted Ayden evening – review
A short review of the Ted Ayden evening 2026 with a huge ‘Thank You’ to Ted Ayden’s family.
Ancient Oak Tree
Ancient Oak Tree in Benhall known as Mother Bruin which has a legend of a duel being fought beneath it in 1700s.
Frank Barnes (1881-1922)
Frank Barnes died after the WWI Memorial in Benhall had been finished but is on the Suffolk Roll of Honour.
William C.R. Berry (1893-1916)
William Charles Russell Berry was born in Snape Watering, Sternfield and enlisted at a recruiting drive in 1914.
John F.B. Delap (1897-1916)
John Follansbee Bredin Delap was the son of Rev. Louis Delap, Benhall Vicarage & killed in action on 18th October 1916.