Surlingham

Hello everyone! We are finally back from our summer break with lots of news from new menu to loyalty card to little events!

So we can’t wait to see you all again!

love

Joaquim & Ana

21 April 1926 to 8 September 2022 

Reign from 6 February 1952 to 8 September 2022  

The Chairman of the Parish Council would like to inform you that the Parish book of condolence in St Mary’s Church will close on Tuesday 20^th September 2022.

The book will be retained in the village archives

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:

• 9:30am Harvest Festival at Claxton
• 11am Harvest Festival at Kirby Bedon
• 3:30pm Blessing of Animals in Bramerton Churchyard
• 6pm Commemoration Service for HM Queen Elizabeth in Rockland Church.

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