Surlingham

Don’t forget everyone…..,,

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Dear All,
I hope you’re keeping well. May I offer a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who kindly donated food and toiletries for the Food Bank.

Today’s Sunday service on Zoom starts at 10am. We’re celebrating Candlemas, the day that marks the end of the Christmas season. Here is the link for this week and the next few weeks:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82930631172?pwd=S2p6Y3VaRTNBcDJIMjZYMjRsRkpmdz09

Meeting ID: 829 3063 1172Passcode: 268765

We’ve also filmed a special Candlemas service video in Rockland Church that you can find by using this link:

Every Sunday afternoon between 4pm and 6pm, Helen is holding a Prayer for Care Vigil in the Barn for our country, NHS, carers and for everyone affected by the pandemic. You’re welcome to join us using this invitation. Here is the link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83978752221?pwd=MVNiZVZnTGduenVldk5BT1FJMGlIUT09
Meeting ID: 839 7875 2221Passcode: 111127

With best wishes,
Nick

Morning all. Don’t let the weather dampen your spirits, fresh fish is on its way. Just spoken to East Coast Fishmongers and they are fully stocked with a wide range of fish plus extras from last week after lots of requests including:

Salmon
Brown shrimp
Skate wing
Halibut
Trout
Seabass
Mussels
Shell on prawns
Scallops
Smoked mackerel
Squid
Cod
Haddock
Kippers
Monkfish
Hot roast Salmon
Anchovies
Cockles
Roll Mops
Plaice
Tuna
Whole fresh mackerel
Lemon Sole
Samphire

Tim will be here 12-4pm and will be outside. ‘they’ say it should clear up this afternoon, but overcast with random showers so wrap up warm and dry.
Potholes have been attended to and we are working on them, we just need a bit more dry weather. Pha! We also have some fresh parsley in the shop fridge (top shelf).

The Picture below is what they sent this morning whilst getting ready:

See you there.

Just as a reminder this Thurs 28th Jan from 12PM-4PM, East Coast Fishmonger which was established in 2010 will be trialling a month so if fresh fish is something you are keen on and would like to see on a regular basis, do be sure to pop down to show your support and keep this very handy service for many here.

Tim will be situating his van just outside the shop so he will be easy to find and sat out in the fresh Norfolk Countryside.
He will be taking card payments to make life even easier, with a minimum of only £2 so you are good to go on the go, especially if you wont have cash with you. The shop also takes card payments as usual with min order now only £5.

If all goes well and the interest is there, it could be something they continue doing every week

So to confirm the dates we have booked in are:

Thurs 28th Jan 12-4pm,
Thurs 4th Feb 12-4pm,
Thurs 11th Feb 12-4pm.

The shop is stocked up with lots of fresh fruit and veg and many many other goodies.

As always and as you are all well aware be sure to please follow corona virus guidelines including wearing a mask, keeping your social distance and washing your hands. We have a hand sanitiser station based outside the farm shop for your convenience.

Big waves from everyone at Yare Valley 

To join the meeting use the links below you do not need to subscribe to Zoom

Concerns were raised at the last Parish Council meeting regarding two important issues – flooding, and the current spate of antisocial behaviour, with the focus on a possible Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Following councillors’ discussions, it was agreed that a public meeting should be arranged to discuss the best way to address these issues. 

The first 45 minutes of the meeting will be available for discussion on Flooding and the period from approximately 8.15 – 9.00 will be for discussion on a Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

Flooding 

It is apparent that while the various agencies of Norfolk County Council, Broads Authority, Anglian Water and Environment Agency all have a certain level of responsibility in the event of a flooding emergency, help from these agencies may not be available as speedily as is necessary if the flooding event is very widespread throughout East Anglia.  Our local community needs to take whatever action is practical to assist residents in such circumstances.

To that end, the meeting will enable residents to identify the problems and hopefully find some solutions. The Parish Council will write an Emergency Plan which clarifies who to contact for help in an emergency and lists volunteers with the required expertise and/or equipment who are willing to be called upon to help in such circumstances.  To give a specific example, the Emergency Plan will enable us to obtain a supply of sandbags when a flooding event is expected; the Plan will also give details of where in the village these are located so residents in need of them know where to go to collect them.

Prior to the meeting could resident’s with particular flooding issues email a summary of the details to surlinghampc@outlook.com

 Neighbourhood Watch 

Residents have voiced concerns about the increase in antisocial behaviour, thefts, roadblocks, and destruction of property. Is there enough support for a community led Neighbourhood Watch scheme? It is hoped that a representative from a local neighbourhood watch scheme will attend the meeting to help answer any questions. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84675488997?pwd=TDFpN2xKRnJSUlpDWVlPNnRock1TZz09

Meeting ID: 846 7548 8997 Passcode: 978572

And another week is here. We just want to let you know we will have curry this weekend! Oh yes, who doesn’t love a curry?!

Order ASAP to avoid disappointment:-) and also the fish and chips will be on too!

Everything available Friday, Saturday and Sunday!