Surlingham

Please make every effort to attend the Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary’s Church Surlingham tomorrow 14th November from 10:50 to remember and respect the memory of those from our community who have given their lives in the service of others.

If you need assistance to get to the Church, please contact Clive on 538234

Remembrance Sunday, which falls on 14 November in 2021, is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. 

We remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, the vital role played by the emergency services and those that have lost their lives as a result of conflict or terrorism.

We had a successful afternoon when we met at the orchard in October and succeeded in clearing the hedgerow abutting the field where we planted saplings a couple of years ago. November 21 may well be our last session on the orchard this year, as the pre-Christmas period is a busy time for everyone.

There are still some brambles and nettles to clear so garden gloves, lopers, and/or a spade/fork would be useful. If you’d like to join us you’ll be most welcome.

SURLINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council meeting is open to the public 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

Sanitizer is provided, and social distancing applies

Members

You are summoned to attend the meeting of Surlingham Parish Council to be held on Tuesday 16 November 2021 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 Councillor Broom
2. Apologies and approval of absences
3. Declarations of Interest
4. To approve as accurate the minutes of the meeting on 19 October 2021
5. Matters arising from those minutes
6. Progress report for information on items not on the agenda: Councillors/Clerk. RA – Staithe, Litter Pick. Clerk – School Field, Co-Option of Councillors
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. Consider request for permission to install a food bank outside the Parish Hall
10. Consider make recommendations to SNDC a) to re name the short section of Pond Lane to Walnut Hill. b) to readdress 11/12 Walnut Hill to New Road
11. Decision on request from Surlingham PCC for contribution to the village War Memorial/Lychgate
12. Finance – Budget and Precept Setting, Payments
13. Flooding – JB
14. Decision on Emergency Leaflet – PS
15. Red Phone Box – PS
16. Date of next meeting 21 December 2021

… and people looking for gifts for tea lovers.

We’ve refreshed and restocked the Alderfen Marshes wild-tea shelves at the Yare Valley farm shop, including a new addition. As well as loose leaf wild-tea and eco-friendly teabags we’ve added ‘Bag and Brew’ to get the best of both worlds, loose leaf wild-tea with bags included separately.

Locally grown, completely natural and a nice little ‘secret santa’ gift for tea lovers or one to add to your Farm Shop hamper.

Get the kettle on!

The farm shop is filling up with lots of gorgeous gifts and treats and we’ve made it easier than ever to create the perfect gift this Christmas. Simply pick up a hamper kit and fill it with your favourite goodies from the farm shop! The kit includes wrap and ribbon so you’ve got everything you need to create a personalised hamper.

Coming soon…

The Fish Van will be here this Thursday from 10.30am-3pm as usual (weekly)

Yare Valley Beef will be arriving in the shop next Wednesday or Thursday (17th/18th), we’ll keep you updated..

Christmas Trees will be available from November 26th!

As a result of further correspondence concerning the SAM machine the Parish Council is making a final request for volunteers.

Following the previous post on 2 August 2021 only one volunteer came forward offering to help.

What was not made clear at the time was due to the size and weight of the machine including the battery. At least two people are required to move the machine safely.

If you would like to get involved with helping to reduce speeding in the village, manage the SAM machine ensuring its rotation in line with the Highways agreement, download data and provide reports to the Parish Council for publication on the website. Please email with your details.

In the event of not enough volunteers coming forward this time the Parish Council will be forced to decide on the future of the SAM machine.

Don’t forget the next gathering of the Lunch Club is on November 17th at Surlingham Parish Hall.

The meal will be a lovely roast, cooked on the premises by the school cook and served at 12.30m followed by tea/coffee and time to chat!

The cost is only £4.50. Please phone 01508 538430 by Monday 8th November to reserve a place.

Tiger Lily’s Christmas shop is now live on our website for anyone who would like to order one of our made to order Christmas wreaths and table decorations. We also take special requests for garlands and any other bespoke arrangements you would like us to make for you, just drop us an email and we’ll be happy to help

For more details Click here

Information received from Lily Clough Ward