The Chairman would like to inform parishioners that as the Council was in mourning on Friday 16 September 2022 the Agenda could not be posted. Consequently, the meeting planned for Tuesday 20 September 2022 cannot go ahead.
The next meeting will be on the 18 October 2022.
Clerk
Dear All,
May I thank everyone who supported last Sunday’s benefice service in which we shared communion in thanksgiving for the Queen. [The eulogy written and read by Nick is attached below].
Thank you too for all who have visited our churches and signed the condolence books. Our churches will remain open on Monday, as always, for quiet reflection, and bells will be tolled from 10am at Bramerton and Rockland St. Mary.
All today’s services will include thanksgivings for the Queen and and prayers for our new king, the Royal Family and all who mourn at this time. The Sunday’s services (18th) are:
Please contact me if you would like any further information. Nick
21 April 1926 to 8 September 2022
Reign from 6 February 1952 to 8 September 2022
The Chairman of the Parish Council on behalf of the Councillors and residents of Surlingham offers condolences to the Royal family on the sad loss of a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
A book of condolence has been placed in St Mary’s Church for those members of the community who wish to record their own personal thoughts and memories and will be kept as an historical record in the village archives.
There is also an opportunity to add your message to the Diocesan Condolence Book using the pages placed in the church (available until Sept 28th)
Emails of Condolence in South Norfolk can be sent here
An official eBook of Condolence is available on the royal website
Flowers Flowers can be laid at the South Norfolk District Council offices on the grassed area opposite Trumpeter House
As a part of the Norfolk Open Studios festival, in which artists open their doors to informal visits free of charge, talented local artist Charles Hampton welcomes you at –
64 The Street, Surlingham, NR14 7AJ – Between 10.00 and 5.00 – on the following days –
September: Saturday 24th and Wednesday 28th
October: Saturday 1st, Tuesday 4th, Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th
Original paintings, prints and greetings cards will be available for purchase and future commissions can be discussed.
Dear All,
As we continue to mourn our late Queen and pray for King Charles and the Queen Consort, our Sunday Service of Holy Communion (Sept 11th), 10am at Rockland St. Mary will contain readings hymns and an address in remembrance and thanksgiving for her reign. Refreshments will be served in the Barn afterwards.
Helen has filmed a service reflecting this theme that can be watched here
With all good wishes, Nick
Following Thursday’s candlelit vigil at Rockland St. Mary, our churches continue to give thanks for Her Majesty’s life and legacy and providing support for the local community. Bells were tolled at 12 noon today in Bramerton and Rockland.
There is an opportunity to add your message to the Diocesan Condolence Book using the pages placed in all our churches (available until Sept 28th), together with the Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement (see below). The Churches will be open daily for prayer and reflection as usual and visitors are welcome to leave messages on the prayer tree or light candles on the stand in Rockland Church.
The visit by Archdeacon Steven to Rockland St Mary has been postponed until further notice.
Please see the poster below for September’s Church services.
The 10am Benefice Communion service on Sunday 11th at Rockland St Mary will have particular focus on thanksgiving for the late Queen and praying for our new King, the Royal Family and our nation in this time of great change and loss. There will be refreshments afterwards in the Barn, so that we can come together and share memories and talk about the times ahead. If you have kindly offered to bring refreshments, the Barn kitchen will be open before the service.
Please keep the King and Royal Family, our local schools, organisations and public services in your prayers at this time.
God bless, Nick
Surlingham 
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