Surlingham

The Parish Council is developing a community based Emergency Plan, to be put into operation ONLY in the event of exceptional circumstances; Surlingham is cut off from all normal services for an extended period of time or an extreme incident for example:

Extreme and severe weather – blocking/restricting access to the village and preventing pedestrian or vehicular movement for a prolonged period of time.

The Co-ordinators and volunteers would only be called upon until the 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 in such a situation, please email: surlinghampc@outlook.com with your name, telephone number, and details of the skills you can offer by 30 May 2021. 

Thank you

If you lost your sunglasses at the Staithe.

Please contact Councillor Phil Reeve on 01508 538516 to arrange to collect them.

SURLINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

For the duration of the Covid19 crisis the Parish Council will be holding virtual meetings via Zoom in line with Government legislation to comply with social distancing and isolation.

Parishioners can use the link below to join the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Members

You are summoned to take part in the virtual meeting of Surlingham Parish Council to be held on Tuesday 18 May 2021 at 7:30p.m using the following link:

                                  Janet Rogers Parish Clerk

Tel: 01508 538921

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81360000673?pwd=N3pSNWFuYllQUWloc1Q2SkQ4NmpEZz09

Meeting ID: 813 6000 0673 

Passcode: 738839 

AGENDA

1. Welcome by the current Chairman Councillor Broom
2. Appointment of the Chairman – Clerk to invite nominations
3. Apologies and approval of absences
4. Declarations of Interest
5. To approve as accurate the minutes of the meeting on 16 and 30 March 2021
6. Matters arising from those minutes
7. Progress reports Councillors/Clerk
8. To receive reports from the County and District Councillor
9. Public Question Time not exceeding 15 minutes
10. Finance: Approve Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2021, Budget 2021/22, Review hourly rate for cleaner and Authorise Payments.
11. Flood Resilience Committee – JB
12. Staithe and dyke maintenance
13. Footpaths
14. To note items for inclusion on the next council agenda
15. To confirm the date of the next meeting 15 June 2021

 It has been brought to our attention that some people have received letters through their door about a ‘Next door’ app.  We have also been told that this is a money-making app that uses people’s data without their permission and as far as we know there is no ‘Next door’ site for Surlingham – the nearest is Brundall.

We mention this in case anyone is thinking about getting the app.

Tuesday is here and we’ve got news for everyone!

From this week onwards we are bringing our lovely toasties, pancakes, afternoon teas and meals back to have in our courtyard 🙂 Please if you fancy anything please let us know – we are you a message, phone call or email away.

This week we are bringing an old Portuguese fav meal: Alentejo surf and turf (being the original name “carne de porco a Alentejana): a full of flavor pork and clams sautee with garlic and coriander served with roasted potatoes and a Mediterranean salad… perfect to enjoy with family or friends, Other than that, our rotisserie chicken and charcuterie boards are also available.

We can’t thank you enough for all your kind words, concern and support throughout this times.

Our third anniversary is already next month and we are thinking of ways to celebrate it in the safest way possible. We shall keep you updated.

The Chances project supports individuals in Norfolk actively seeking employment, together with those distant and disengaged from the jobs market. Chances is completely free and voluntary.

Advocates work with people who are:

• Aged 18 or over • Unemployed for one day or more • Living in the Norfolk area

• Has the legal right to live and work in the UK

• Motivated to move forwards and looking to make positive life changes

Individuals can self-refer here

Rosie Winn Advocate (South Norfolk) – Chances

Whether you are looking to get your creative juices flowing or to find a new way into mindfulness, we might just have the answer for you! To celebrate creativity and wellbeing week we are offering two great online courses which will aim to broaden your horizons.

These courses are offered free to all adults who live or work in the Broadland and South Norfolk areas. No previous skills or experience are required, just an open mind and a willingness to learn.

As the courses are run online participants will need a reliable internet connection, the use of a laptop, computer tablet or phone to access the virtual workshop, and pen and paper.

Full details of the two courses can be found below. To book a place on either of these fantastic courses visit: https://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/residents/communities/creativity-and-wellbeing-workshops

Creative Letter Writing ‘Yours sincerely’ 

Discover the simple joy of writing a letter, and the mindful benefits of putting pen to paper.

Staff from the Norfolk Record office will introduce you to some historical voices from their archives of letters, followed by a creative writing session led by an experienced and supportive local writer

Wednesday 19 May, 10am to 12 noon

Mindful Collaging

Explore your creative side by discovering new ideas to create your own work of art. Using walking as inspiration, the workshop will focus on how we can use sensory experiences to create unique art works with collage. The session invites you to meet likeminded people and enjoy learning new techniques using found and recycled materials.

Before the event all registered attendees will be sent an introduction to mindful walking and a list of equipment needed in advance; these will be things you have around the home.

Thursday 20 May, 10am to 11am

Laura Woollacott
Events & Communities Coordinator
telephone  01508 533816 or email