Posted on behalf of the Speed Monitoring Group
This is the traffic speed indicator graph for the period 22 January to 26 February. It was located on The Green facing east.
A total of 9775 vehicle movements with just over 15% exceeding the 30 mph speed limit
As many of you know, Ana has been waiting for a procedure since 2019. it is happening this week.
So we will be closed until the 7th of March. Back on track on Tuesday, 8th March.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Dear All, I hope you are keeping well.
Like so many, we have been shocked and saddened by the invasion of Ukraine. Bishop Graham has asked us to pray for those whose lives are affected by this crisis, and our Sunday services (Feb 27th) will include the opportunity to light candles and pray for a just and peaceful end to the conflict. The services will be 10am Communion at Surlingham and 4pm Evensong at Rockland (Book of Common Prayer).
You’re also welcome to our video Morning Prayer, which can be watched here
On Tuesday we’re celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a Pancake Party in Rockland Parish Room between 12.15pm and 2.15pm. All proceeds will be divided equally between Home Start Norfolk and Rockland Church.
Ash Wednesday (Mar 2nd) marks the beginning of Lent and gains an added significance this year. Pope Francis has asked Christians across the world to pray and fast then for Ukraine. You are welcome to join us in silent prayer at Rockland St. Mary’s Church, 8.30am-9am, and Ash Wednesday Communion and Ashing in the Barn at 11am. The Barn service will be livestreamed on YouTube. Please type in ‘Helen Garrard’ in YouTube search to find the service on Helen’s channel or click the link on Rockland Churches Face Book page.
Friday (4th) is the annual World Day of Prayer, and this year the service will be held in Ashby and Thurton Village Hall at 2pm, with refreshments and a children’s corner.
Next Sunday’s services (6th) will be 9.30am Communion at Claxton and 11am Morning Prayer at Carleton St. Peter.
With all good wishes,
Nick and Helen
Surlingham St Mary services are on:
13th March at 11am – Holy Communion
27th March at 10am – Mothering Sunday, with cakes 🍰 🎂 🧁
Please note that the next ‘Men’s Mardle’ will now be a week later than usual on Wednesday 9th March between 12.00 and 14.00. I hope that many of you will still be able to join us.
In order to keep everyone safe if you are joining us, please would you take a Lateral Flow Test beforehand, unless exempted. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Information received from David Fairbourn
On the first Wednesday of each month (usually), men of all ages from our villages have the opportunity to meet together for a chat (Mardle) at The Ferry House by the river in Surlingham. Sonia always sets a group of tables aside for us and provides a warm welcome, with good food and drink to meet all tastes and requirements. There is no fixed agenda or topic, so we get all sorts of discussions*#@?!!
So chaps, if you have time to spare, then why not come and join us.
We have spaces if you would like to join Tiny Acorns woodland toddler group at Wheatfen!
The available spaces are on a Thursday and Friday afternoon 1pm-3pm. Our morning sessions (10am-12pm) are currently fully booked but you can join the waiting list if you wish.
Each session cost £10 for the whole family or £5 if you receive universal credit. This is payable termly in advance. You are welcome to bring as many of your family members as will fit in one car. If you can walk or cycle, even better!
What to expect: Activities include painting, clay, mud kitchen, rope climbing, swinging, sharing a story, den building, and activities inspired or provided by the weather and changing seasons. We play with whatever nature has to offer! Equally, if you like exploring undisturbed, the tranquil environment and relaxed atmosphere lend themselves perfectly to quiet wandering. We gather for refreshments mid session and sing a song together at leaving time. You can see what a typical session looks like on our Instagram feed.
Tiny Acorns participants automatically get a place at Seedlings Saturday Forest School group when they start school.
If you would like to join, please call Rose Hoare on 07956 704195, email info@wheatfenforestschool.co.uk, or send us a message through the Wheatfen Forest School facebook page.
South Norfolk Council has established a new grant to support Parish councils across the district to organise a celebratory event during the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend of 2nd to 5th June 2022.
The grant will be available to help towards the costs that may occur when organising Platinum Jubilee events for the community. Parish councils are eligible to apply for the grant and must demonstrate the funds are to support the provision of an event for residents. Successful applicants will be required to provide a short summary of the event with photographs after it has taken place for promotional purposes. Parish Councils will be able to apply for a £200 grant to cover costs.
If the Parish Council is not holding an event themselves, they can still apply for funding which can passed onto a local group or organisation who are organising an event on the Platinum Jubilee Weekend. This should be stated on the application form and the group/organisation may still be asked to provide receipts and event analysis.
All Parish Councils in South Norfolk are eligible to apply for the Platinum Jubilee grant. The grants will be awarded on receipt of a completed application form and only one grant per council.
If you are organising an event in Surlingham for the community over the Jubilee weekend and want to apply for a grant, contact the Parish Council via ‘Contact us’ on this website or contact the Clerk on 538921 and explain what you are planning. The Parish Council will apply for the grant on your behalf.
Applications to the Parish Council by 31 March 2022. Please note that payments will be made in April 2022.
Bookings are now open for The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun, a programme of free activities that will run over the Easter holidays for 5–16-year-olds across Norfolk.
The scheme is provided as part of the government’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and is being delivered by Norfolk County Council in partnership with Active Norfolk.
After the success of the Christmas programme HAF is returning from 4 April though till 19 April with free activities for children eligible for means-tested free school meals. There’ll be a fantastic range of activities taking place including outdoor adventure sports, dance and drama and circus skills across the county. With so many activities on offer, children will have an excellent range of ventures to take part in and may even discover a new passion.
The sessions offer children the chance to learn and develop new skills, alongside receiving a free nutritious lunch each day. Booking is on a first-come-first-served basis, with limited spaces for many activities, so families should book soon to avoid disappointment.
Parents will be sent promotional codes from their children’s school which they’ll need to use online to book their children onto an activity. Families are encouraged to explore the wide range of activities available and book as soon as possible.
Bookings open on Monday 21 February, details of the activities available and further information on how to book can be found here Big Norfolk Holiday Fun – Active Norfolk.
Posted on behalf of Councillor Vic Thomson
Surlingham 
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