Surlingham

We’re marking Candlemas (Presentation of Christ in the Temple) at the Barn tomorrow afternoon from 4-5pm with Still at the Temple. As the Christmas celebration ends in this poignant moment, we reflect on all that has been and the real work of Christmas that continues. Andrew Clarke also sent this link to a visual presentation of the Candlemas story that you may find helpful

Art Cafe on the Road: The Turner and landscapes exhibition lived up to expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed meeting up at the Castle Museum. The exhibition finish on Feb 23rd, so there’s still time to catch it!

Art Cafe in the Barn: The Cafe opens at 10.30am on Feb 12th, when we’re making cards (and other things). More details to follow soon.

Out of Darkness, Light: We’ve received a wealth of submissions and are planning the Showing. There will be an opening event on March 8th, 2pm-5pm – Keep the date!

Best wishes, Nick

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (STRO12060) affecting the C195 Bramerton Road from its junction with U78189 Church Lane for 135m north eastwards (“Road A”) and C195 Bramerton Road from its junction with U78189 Church Lane for 300m south westwards (“Road B”) in the Parish of Surlingham to facilitate installation of new fibre network, the Roads A and B will be temporarily closed/restricted (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 13^th February to 21^st Febraury 2025 only whilst signs indicate closures are in place, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 4^th April 2025 where the closure/restriction is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: Bramerton Road, Walnut Hill, School Lane, Mill Road, Surlingham Lane, The Street, Rookery Hill, Bramerton Lane, Rockland Road, Surlingham Road (Surlingham, Rockland St. Mary, Bramerton).

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Roads A and B where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works/when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 4^th April 2025 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the restriction/closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the South Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

Dated this 31^st day of January 2025.

Katrina Hulatt

Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

County Hall                                                                                         

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

We have limited availability so give us a call on 01508 538659. We will have a piper!

Are you any kind of visual artist, living in Surlingham? Would you like to join  others in forming a group membership in Norfolk Open Studios this coming July?

Applications open today and run until February 23rd. For a £300 membership fee, we can form a group of up to 9 artists, sharing details of our whereabouts and opening hours and gaining publicity, all  for a reduced fee.

If you’re interested, please email me at  – charles.hampton1949@gmail.com

Information received from Charles Hampton

Information received from Pat Scowen

Here’s this week’s news about services and events in the Rockland parishes.

Sunday’s morning services (Jan 19th) are 9.30amCommunion at Surlingham and 11am Mattins at Kirby Bedon.

On Monday Warm Welcome at the Barn gathers between 11.30am and 3.30pm for warm company and freshly made soup and cakes. All welcome!

The following Sunday (Jan 26th) sees us coming together at Claxton Village Hall, 10am-11.30am, for Bacon Rolls and Ancient Scrolls. Starting with the day’s gospel reading from Luke 4, we’re exploring our faith through worship, discussion and crafts, plus bacon rolls!

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (STRO12056) affecting the U78016 Pratts Hill from its junction with C195 Bramerton Road to its junction with U78016 New Road (the “Road”) in the  Parish of Surlingham to facilitate CityFibre installation works for new fibre network, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 20th to 22nd January 2025, but may continue to be closed until the 5th March 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: New Road, Pond Lane, School Lane, Walnut Hill.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 5th March 2025 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the South Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

Dated this 10th day of January 2025.

Katrina Hulatt

Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

County Hall                                                                                         

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH