ARE YOU NEW TO WILSTEAD?
Then you are very welcome and we hope you will join in with all community activities. One of the benefits of living in Wilstead (or Wilshamstead as it is formally known) is that you can get to know your neighbours and other people in the village quite quickly. If you are interested in being part of village life then there is plenty for you to join in with. For details have a look at the Newsletter and the Diary of events, but here is a taster to begin with:
In the local area there are two doctors surgeries
For children:
Toddler group in the Evangelical Church Hall on a Wednesday
Pre-school playgroup in their own building on the Lower School Site
1st Haynes & Wilstead Scout Group
All ages:
Football Club – several teams
Wilstead Allotment Association
Various Church groups
Older people:
Sunshine Club in the Village Hall every other Friday afternoon.
We have a very active Parish Council, a Residents' Association for those living on Briar Bank Park, riding stables and 2 churches. The village is also well served by the Post Office and Store, a mini-market and pharmacy, two take-away restaurants, Willow Tree Club at Briar Bank and two pubs. These last are core to a thriving village and we urge you to use them - or lose them.
To find out more, look on the relevant pages on this website or send us a message. We will pass it on to someone who will be able to give you further information.
Wilstead Newsletter
Next Deadline: Friday 23rd January
Newsletter Publication: Friday 6th February
Welcome to the Wilstead Communtiy Website
featuring news and views from the community and Parish Council
Updated 4th March 2026
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Gas 0800 111 999
Electricity Emergency 0800 404 090
OpenReach 0800 800 151
BT Faults 0800 800 150
Virgin Media 0345 454 1111
Power outage 0800 3163 105 or 105
Anglian Water 03457 145 145
(24/7 line)
MEET & CHALLENGE THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER — WIXAMS
Do you live, work or spend time in Wixams? Have you experienced crime, noticed issues in the area, or simply want to feel safer in your community?
Join John Tizard, Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner and Bedfordshire Police, for an open conversation about what matters to you.
This is your chance to talk directly about life in Wixams, raise concerns, share ideas and challenge what needs to improve.
Wednesday 25th March
Lakeview Village Hall
7pm – 8:30pm
Reserve your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982347518792
Annual Flood Forum on Thursday, 26 March 2026, 2.30-6.30pm, at Great Denham Community Centre, 86 Saxon Way, Bedford, MK40 4GP to help residents understand flood risk and how to prepare.
This free, drop-in event is open to everyone and offers a chance to speak directly with the Council's Resilience Team and other flood management experts. Visitors will learn more about flood resilience measures, how flood risk is managed locally, and what practical steps they can take to help protect their homes and communities.
Partners attending this year include the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Board, Anglian Water, Bedfordshire Fire Service, Flood Re and other Bedford Borough Council teams, such as Highways.
The Flood Forum 2026 is free and open to everyone - no booking required.