Surlingham

… on your doorstep

Alderfen Marshes is a small conservation area in Surligham, managed to benefit wildlife and provide opportunities to engage with nature.

The links between nature and wellbeing are well known, with tangible benefits to physical and mental health. With this in mind, the marshes provide a tranquil location to get away from it all for a little while and engage with nature.

With a range of engagements from physical activity to relaxation time, our aim is to offer activities which benefit the mind, body and natural environment.

‘Green Gym’ conservation; a great way to ‘get physical’ at your own pace and schedule, surrounded by wildlife (picture above)
Yoga and pilates in a calm outdoor environment by the water to stretch the body and relax the mind (next session 21st of July at 6.00pm)
Reserve a private, peaceful picnic area on the marshes for time out and head space
Secluded wild camping for a night or two in natural surroundings – get away from it all
Canadian canoe hire to explore the beautiful backwaters of Surlingham broad and beyond
Spoon carving for a creative and cathartic activity to switch off and relax
Charcoal making – step back in time to a self-sufficient era of using local resources.
Wild harvest – identifying and sustainably utilising plants growing naturally on the marshes

Let us know if you are interested in finding out more or taking part in any of the above. It’s informal, relaxed and flexible. Just drop us a line.

Mary and Steve

A big thank you to the volunteers who came along to cut grass and do battle with the brambles etc. The new hedging seems to be holding its own and the fruit trees are growing slowly – a minor miracle given the frequent long dry spells. We hope to meet up there again in early Autumn.

There will be no Lunch Club in July.

On Wednesday 17th August the Lunch Club will meet at Green Pastures for the Summer Outing. Please contact Wendy by phone 01508 538430 before the end of July to secure a place and to select your choice from the menu. We look forward to seeing you there.

Information received from Wendy Ferrey.

A perfect mix of fresh air, nature and gentle exercise.

A gentle blend of yoga and pilates, expertly led by Emma Stevens (MovES with Emma), in the beautiful natural surroundings of Alderfen Marshes in Surlingham.

Thursday evenings from 6.00pm – 7.00pm beginning Thursday 7th of July

Spaces are limited to six people per session

Contact us to find out more or to book a place

Tel: 07788 154755

On Sunday July 3 there will be a weeding session on the Community Orchard – 2-4 pm. Everyone welcome. Gardening gloves advisable and secateurs and/or spade/fork would be useful. Hope it’s not too hot!

The following is a link to the Wherryman’s Way Access Improvements Overview referred to in item 6 above.

Information on the Platinum Jubilee events across the County. A £7.7million package of hardship support offering increased flexibility and choice in the way a broader range of households can access help.

The council is topping up £6.7m of Government funding from the Household Support Fund with a further £1m to create a new Norfolk Cost of Living Support Scheme which will help people who are struggling to pay for food, energy and water bills, and other essentials.

We would always encourage residents who find themselves in hardship to contact us on 0344 800 8020, so we can offer support either directly or through our partners.

Have you ever thought about volunteering for the Schools Appeals Panel or Norfolk Residents Panel? Offers on compost bins. See the report for more detials.