Surlingham

If you would like to say something to Sylvia in the light of her recent experience please click here.

…or use the menu item ‘Post office robbery-comments page’ on Surlingham.org

Sylvia would like to pass on her thanks to the many people who have phoned and visited the shop to offer her and her family support and best wishes at this dreadful time.

There was an armed robbery at Sylvia’s Post Office in the village yesterday afternoon, 2nd February.

Sylvia is shaken but unhurt.

The Poringland Police Station have just issued the following press release.

Police investigate Post Office robbery in Surlingham

Police are investigating after a robbery at Surlingham Post Office yesterday (Thursday 2 February).
Two men entered the store on Walnut Hill at approximately 4pm.
One of the men, carrying what has been described as a handgun, approached a member of staff and demanded the till to be opened before taking an undisclosed quantity of cash.
The second man entered another room in the store and also stole an undisclosed quantity of cash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or anyone with information should contact Sgt Matt Jenkins at Norwich CID on 101.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Pc 1224  Jim Squires
South Norfolk Engagement Officer
01953 423773
07766990811

Surlingham School are currently looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant Monday to Friday Hours: 11.55am – 1.10pm (1 hour 15 mins per day).

If you would like further details on this vacancy please click here to visit the Norfolk Schools website where you will find a link to download the application form:

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Information received from Steve Brind, Coldham Hall

We have approached by an art dealer with a painting of coldham hall circa 1850 for sale on eBay (auction closing soon). He says that it may be of interest to surlingham residents. Click here to view the listing.

Information received from Alistair Moffat.