Surlingham

Fresh air and gentle exercise by the water. Stretch out and unwind with Emma Stevens

Next class – Thursday 21st July: 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Alderfen Marshes, Common Road, Surlingham

6 spaces available; pre-book only – suitable for beginners
£10.00 pp

Book via this link or call / text 07788 154755

SURLINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council meetings are open to the public to observe, they are not public meetings. There is the opportunity for the public to ask questions at every meeting.

Covid19 – It’s your Choice – Face – Hands – Space

Members

You are summoned to attend the meeting of Surlingham Parish Council to be held on Tuesday 19 July 2022 at the Parish Hall at 7.30pm in line with standing orders the meeting will close no later than 9:30.

                                                                                                          Janet Rogers Parish Clerk

Tel: 01508 538921

Agenda.

1. Welcome by the Chairman
2. Apologies and approval of absences
3. Declarations of Interest
4. To approve as accurate the minutes of the meeting on 21 June 2022
5. Matters arising from those minute
6. Progress report for information on items not on the agenda: Chairman/Councillors/Clerk. Councillor Scowen to propose vote of thanks to John Martin for his work on the allotment footpath and play garden.
7. To receive reports from the County and District Councillor
8. Public Question Time 15 minutes unless directed by the chairman of the meeting
9. Flooding: Contact AWA to request sewers are checked for blockages. Discuss plan for redirection of run off from Mill Road to The Covey prior to sending to NFA
10. Finance – to approve and sign. a) Approve Quarterly Statement to 30 June 2022. b) Compare expenditure to 30 June 2022 with 2022/23 Budget projection. c) Approve Financial Procedures – There are no changes to report. d) Authorise Payments
11. Traffic Calming approve application to Parish Partnership Fund 2023/4 – 20mph Flashing signs outside Primary School and Village Gate on LH of Mill Road
12. Community use of School Field – Approve Letting agreement, Insurance and Sign
13. Parish Council’s response to the Planning Inspectorate – appeal Beerlicks Loke ref 2021/048
14. Date of next meeting 20 September 2022

… 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