Surlingham

One thing was clear at the Annual Parish meeting, Surlingham has a wealth of clubs and organisations. There is something for everyone. If you are looking for a new interest check out the reports attached to this post. The thread running through the comments was that these groups/clubs may not survive in isolation, they all need to support each other to thrive. So if you are in the choir why not join the WI or the creative writing group. If you are in the bowls club how about getting involved with the Festival or FOSS.

All the reports will be on the Parish Noticeboard if the April showers allow!

Annual Parish Meeting Minutes 2017      1 Chairmans report  2 Clerk & Carpet Bowls Club    3 Church & Poors charities     4 Roger Smith     5 Vic Thomson      6 SPATs & Lunch Club   7 Bell ringers & Church         8 Festival Committee      9 The WI        10 FOSS                            11 Surlingham Broad Creative Writers     12 Padamaloka, Broadnotes, Surlingham & Rockland Action Grp       13 Tornadoes FC

The Surlingham Village Progressive supper will be returning this year after a break last year. It is to be hosted on Ferry Road on the 1st July 2017.

As usual the three courses will be at different homes:

• Starters – Birch House
• Mains- High Banks (BBQ)
• Desserts – Ferry Cottage

So place the date in your diary. Times and more information will be posted soon.

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Information received from Sandra Barker and Keith Saxton.

Cabinet 1 on Bramerton Road is fibre enabled now and ‘accepting orders’.  The activation date is planned for mid May.

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Information received from John Gillam

A group of local people has recently got together to form a new ‘Friends of Surlingham church’ to encourage use of the church by the local community and as a historic building.

The Friends would like to invite you to an open afternoon on Saturday May 6th any time between 2.30pm and 4pm for tea/coffee and cakes and to see what has happened to the church building in recent years.  The church now has a social area and modern kitchen and toilet facilities, so is a useful space for classes, exhibitions, plays and concerts.

Everyone is welcome – all the more if you haven’t visited the church for a while – or ever.

Post placed on behalf of The Friends of Surlingham Church.

FOSS and The Surlingham Tornadoes are getting together to bring you a fabulous May Fair and Fun Day on Saturday May 13th from 3-6pm.

We have loads of great events and activities for everyone – from football games and sporting challenges to stalls, games, teas and cakes and a fantastic raffle with a Hamper of local treats including Yare Valley Oils, and Marsh Pig Salami.

Wheatfen Forest School will be showcasing their fantastic activities and Sunbeams Pre-School will have a toddlers activity area.

Aem Hai Karate and Pro Coach will be supporting with more sporty fun and we will have a massive bouncy obstacle course for anyone who still has energy for it.

For those who fancy a more relaxed afternoon we will have music, a licensed bar and a delicious BBQ with local meat from Orchard Farm Shop to tempt you!

Please do come along and enjoy the fun.

FOSS

PS.  Please see notice below if you think you may have things to donate to help out at the Fair (Childrens toys, childrens books, plants etc)

PPS.  We always welcome extra pairs of hands too if you would like to be more involved (you do not have to have any connection with School!)