Woodbridge and Melton Society

What's new

75th Anniversary Deben Cruise
Added 3.5.26
Join our 75th anniversary celebrations with a cruise down the Deben on Sunday 14th June. The trip starts and ends at The Maybush in Waldringfield.

(Image: Waldringfield Boatyard)

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Ipswich Guided Walk
Added 3.5.26
Our first visit of 2026 is a guided walk around the river and waterfront in Ipswich on Thursday 14th May.

(Image: All About Ipswich)

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Thanks to Carol Wiseman
Added 30.4.26
We are very grateful to Carol Wiseman for her many years of service on the Committee, particularly her excellent work producing our Newsletters.

Meet the Committee
New planning applications
Added 11.4.26
The most recent set of local planning applications being monitored by the Planning Group are available to view.

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Spring 2026 Newsletter available online
Added 13.3.26
The Society's Spring 2026 Newsletter is now available to view online and download. This edition includes features on our Diamond Anniversary, two local artists, the Burness Parish Rooms and much more.

Newsletters
Future of green & built spaces
Added 21.11.25
With changes to local government likely in 2026, Woodbridge Town Council is engaging with residents about the future management of several green & built spaces. Two Town Hall meetings are planned for Tuesday 2nd December at 3pm and 7pm at Quay Church. Further information and a survey are available below.

WTC Future of green & built spaces in Woodbridge

About the Woodbridge & Melton Society

Welcome to the Woodbridge & Melton Society, the civic society for these two historic towns on the River Deben in Suffolk.

The Society was founded in Woodbridge in 1951 and its chief interest is in the quality of the environment in which, as residents, we live. It brings together people who are interested in the well-being of the two towns, the preservation of their historic character and the way they develop in the future.

The Society:

raises with the authorities matters of concern to do with the towns;
promotes high standards of planning and architecture and monitors planning applications;
stimulates interest in the history and traditions of the towns;
publishes a twice-yearly newsletter and organises talks and visits to places of interest.