Click here for a new video produced by Peter Thornhill (reproduced with permission) of St Mary’s Church.

This video is in the early cut phase and is part of a series of videos on round tower churches in Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are hoping to start a creative writing group in Surlingham

It will focus on beginning to write prose fiction and poetry and be led by Amanda Addison and guest writers/teachers

Amanda teaches both Art & Creative Writing, is a qualified teacher and holds an MA in writing click here for her website.

To register interest, please either phone  01508 538334, click here to contact Amanda or use Contact us.

More details to follow soon!

Information received from Amanda Addison

A wonderful turnout for The Festival today in spite of the weather.  The Festival Committee worked tirelessly during and before the event – so a huge thank you to them.  Thank you also to Padmaloka for hosting the Festival so gracefully and  for all their help.

Proceeds will go to Surlingham Ccommunity projects.

Click here for the Festival photo gallery.

Come and have a look!  The NEW Surlingham Festival is on NOW (11:30-3:30)!  Live bands, cafe, miniature railway, carpet bowls, classic cars, inflatable assault course…

The Festival was opened by Sylvia from the Post Office who was voted ‘Unsung Hero’ by Surlingham villagers.

YOUR UNSUNG HERO

Thank you to everyone who voted for their Unsung Hero, the village resident you would like to see opening the Festival and their importance to you recognised & celebrated by the community.

The votes have been counted & verified and Surlingham Festival’s 1st Unsung Hero will be…………………………………………………………………………

opening the Festival at 11.30am on Saturday! Come along for the opening ceremony and see who gained the most votes and has become our very worthy winner.

Then stay on for lunch and enjoy the Programme of entertainment. And don’t worry about the weather forecast, the Committee have obtained every marquee & gazebo in NR14 & beyond! So everything will be covered and you will still be able to sit outside and enjoy the day, whatever the British weather!

Take a look at the programme for our village Festival on Saturday – there is something for everyone and lots to see & do, so set aside plenty of time to enjoy all of the attractions, entertainment, stalls and games. Programmes can be purchased on the entrance gate for £1 each and that gives you automatic entry into the Luxury Hamper Draw.

We will be selling filled rolls, pizza, crisps, cakes, quiche, ice cream and sweets plus hot & cold drinks, so no need to have lunch before you come!

We hope everyone has a fantastic time.

Surlingham Festival Committee

We only have 4 days to go to our village Festival and the excitement is really building! The Festival Committee and the guys at Padmaloka are working their socks off to give you a really enjoyable day, with plenty for everyone to enjoy.

Here is the final Newsletter covering where to take your unwanted items and how to enter the competitions. Look out for the Festival Programme which will be posted on the website tomorrow, detailing the entertainment and attractions that will be taking place.

See you all there!