Surlingham

Hello everyone! And just like that Summer is over and all of a sudden we feel the comfort of the falling leaves, cosy nights and different amazing sunsets…

If the season changes it means Teles Patisserie will be changing some things too!

So we will have our last Portuguese BBQ this Saturday and by October we will continue to be open on Saturday evenings with a taste of Portugal! Menu changes every week so soon we will let you know what’s coming!

As the fish van is at The Farm every Thursday, we are pairing with Alec to deliver to you an experience: you can buy fish from him (he will offer a discount), bring it into the Patisserie and Joaquim will cook it for you. How cool is that? Starting on 9th October.

October will also see return of Patisserie classes. Every week a different theme! Nothing is dull down here 😉

And as usual we will host the ANNUAL DOG PHOTO SHOOT on the 19th of November. Don’t forget to put this date on your diary! It’s worth £80 in a Xmas hamper!

In meantime we are open as usual Wednesday to Sunday, 10 to 4. Our new contact number is 07745181345.

Come and join Friends of Surlingham school for a fun evening of quiz and chips.

Limited tables remaining, individual entries are also welcome.

Information received from Sally Neave

Helping Norfolk’s Hedgehogs – a talk by Julia Paul from Hodmedods Hedgehog Support

Thursday 9 October 7.30pm

Claxton Village Hall

Members £2 Non-members £4

Information received from Cathy Terry

The Parish Council is looking to update its Emergency Plan, which was lasted reviewed in 2021. Thank you to all of you who volunteered your services for the previous Emergency Plan.

The Emergency Plan is community based, which will ONLY be put in place in the event of exceptional circumstances; Surlingham is cut off form all normal services for a prolonged period or an extreme incident (severe weather).

Co-ordinators and volunteers would only be called upon until emergency services were able to attend.

Volunteers are needed with the following skills or knowledge:  

• Access Clearance – people skilled in the use of, and in possession of chain saws, tractors, and 4 wheel drive vehicles.
• Medical Aid – people with either a medical or basic first aid qualification or experience.
• Welfare – people to assist at the parish hall to provide refreshment, and support.

If you would be prepared to help (or continue to volunteer) to help in such a situation; please email: clerk@surlingham-pc.gov.uk with your name, telephone number, and details of the skills you can offer by 30th October 2025.

Thank you,

The following details Operation Radium, an initiative tackling courier fraud.

The highly anticipated Bacchus Harvest season has arrived, and we’re thrilled to open our vineyard gates once again for a very special Open Public Harvest Experience – running for just 5 exclusive days!

We’re excited to invite you to our special Open Public Harvest over 5 days!

📅 September Dates:
 Thursday 25th, Friday 26th, Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th&  Monday 29th September

Your harvest adventure includes:

• 9am prompt – Welcome briefing & tool distribution
• Morning – Join the team among the vines and help hand-pick our beautiful Bacchus grapes
• Mid-morning – Recharge with fresh tea/coffee and hearty Egg & Bacon rolls
• 5pm – Return to the winery for a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process
• Evening – Raise a glass of our 2024 wines, swap stories with fellow harvesters, and enjoy a celebratory feast – our heartfelt thank you for being part of the magic!

As the day winds down, savour our 2024 wines, share stories, and enjoy an evening feast, as a thank you, with fellow wine lovers. 

⚠️ Places are strictly limited and always in high demand – don’t miss out!

👉 To secure your spot, email info@winbirri.com with your preferred dates and group size.

Let’s make the 2025 vintage unforgettable – together in the vines, with laughter, wine, and memories to last a lifetime.

Here’s to a bountiful harvest! 🥂

Information provided by Winbirri Vineyard

Teles patisserie will be open from Saturday after their break. Usual opening hours Wed to Sunday 10-4.

info from Ana at Teles.

Coming up … the chance to find out more about the fascinating story of Wheatfen as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days programme from this Sunday 14th September until Thursday 18th September

Information received from Katie Thompson