Surlingham

Michelle on Ferry Corner says at about 3pm this afternoon (Tuesday)

‘a black long haired fluffy cat has turned up in our garden, no collar, skin and bone crying hungry and desperate to come in’

If you know whose it might be please could you phone her on  538338 or use Contact Us on Surlingham.org and we’ll pass it on.

Info supplied by Michelle Steel.

Another fabulous opportunity to eat cake in Surlingham!  This time at the FOSS pop-up cafe in the Village Hall on Saturday 25th November from 2-4pm.

We provide cakes, tea and coffee and crafty activities for children of all ages for a very low cost to cover materials.

This time we also have a Christmas Jumper workshop  – bring along an old jumper or cheap sweatshirt (school uniform supermarket ones work well) and we will help you to add some festive bling to create your own unique Christmas jumper!

See you there!

FOSS x

A number of vehicles have been broken into in the Loddon area in the last week.

Among the items stolen were tools, sat nav’s and cash.

PC Jim Squires South Norfolk Engagement Officer, said: “I would urge owners to make sure their vehicles are locked and windows are shut every time the car is left unattended, thieves are also targeting works vans, we are finding no forced entry to the vehicles, it could be they have some sort of master key. With this in mind I would advise owners of works vans to remove valuable tools from the vehicle at night”.

Officers have this advice on vehicle security:

• Don’t leave anything on display in your car
• Take your belongings with you when you leave the car – if you can’t, lock them in the boot before you start your journey
• Fit an electronic immobiliser- this will prevent the car from starting
• Mechanical immobilisers, such as steering wheel locks, are a good alternative to electronic immobilisers
• Fit locking wheel nuts
• Get an alarm installed
• Consider marking all your valuables that you frequently take in your car
• If you have a garage, use it. If you don’t always try and park in a well-lit open place

Anyone with information concerning the thefts should contact on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A walking stick was found at the village staithe in October. Please contact Barbara Rix on 538480 for further information.

Photos from yesterday’s Autumn Fayre.

Together we raised an amazing £717 at the Autumn Fayre – a wonderful effort and a very useful contribution towards the church repairs; thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of today’s event – and to the very enjoyable relaxed atmosphere.

Information received from Pat Scowen