Surlingham

This will probably be the last session this year, depending on weather, so we’ll be tackling invasive brambles and hopefully harvesting some apples. Everyone’s welcome – gardening gloves, secateurs, fork/spade would be useful. If you’d like more information please ring 538791.

Many parishioners will no doubt have noticed the newly installed village gates on Bramerton Road and Mill Road, along with the ‘wig-wag’ signals outside the school. These improvements have been made possible through joint funding from Surlingham Parish Council and Norfolk County Council under the Parish Partnership Scheme. While the Parish Council experienced some frustration over delays in their installation, they are now thrilled to see them in place. These additions clearly reflect the Council’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety and controlling traffic speed within the village.

Martin White, Chair

Hello hello!

Due to the nippy Autumn evenings, there is a change of plans 🙂

So, instead of the BBQ we are starting our comfy evenings. And for this Saturday we will serve a mixed meat roast in the Portuguese style served with roasted rosemary potatoes, sauté vegetables and carrots. You can BYO wine (object to a corkage fee) or indulge in Ana’s mocktails or alcohol free options. Booking is required as usual and we start at 6pm. If you want to come just text us on 07745181345.

See you all soon. Love Joaquim & Ana

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,

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