A village of about 800 inhabitants, 6 miles
north west of Colchester. It has its fine church, All
Saints,two
pubs, the
Shoulder
of Mutton
and the Three
Horse Shoes and one Village
Stores, incorporating the Post Office.
In 2001, over 500 acres of Fordham land was donated to the Woodland
Trust for the creation of a woodland environment.
This unofficial website will tell you
something of Fordham and its people. It includes some of our history,
some pictures of our interesting sights, details of activities of the
several clubs and local organisations, dates and agendas for parish
council meetings, announcements of forthcoming events and
attractions, etc.
There is further information to be
found by clicking on any underlined word or words - and on some of
the pictures.
LATEST NEWS
Princess Anne
visits Fordham
Princess Ann flew
in to Fordham on 26th September 2007 to officially open the
affordable housing at Rams Farm Road, provided by the Rural Housing
Trust. The great and good of Fordham, together with local
dignitaries, school children and other interested persons turned out
for this special event. Princess Ann spent some time in the village
chatting with the guests.
Our
much liked postie, Adrian Hearn, was tragically taken from
us in 2006. The village made a collection for a memorial to
him and it was decided to provide a picnic table in his
memory, close to the Post Office and on our village
green.
In 2001, over 500 acres of Fordham land was donated to the Woodland
Trust for the creation of a woodland environment.
