Surlingham

This Sunday 1st December there is an opportunity to get involved with a practical conservation task from 10am at Wheatfen, being organised by the South Yare Wildlife Group. The task is to plant new hedging along the edge of the the Wherryman’s Way public footpath at Wheatfen, Surlingham. The trees have been provided by South Norfolk District Council, with help from the parish tree warden, Cathy Terry. Spades and other tools will be provided.

All we ask is for willing volunteers to assist with digging some holes, setting the trees in, and fitting the protective guards, so there is something for all abilities to get involved with. If you would like to come along, stout boots and warm clothes are strongly recommended. There is a total of 35 metres worth of hedging to plant out in the gaps along the path, so we are aiming to finish about 1pm.

Please contact Dan Hoare beforehand to confirm attendance or if you have any questions about the task. Dan’s contact details are 01508 538157 or daniel.j.hoare@gmail.com

Tonight – Friday 29th November  Come and celebrate with Sonia, 6 years at The Ferry.

DJ Dave is playing from 7.30pm to create a party atmosphere, John is busy in the kitchen cooking his specials!

It would good to see you down here, if only for a slice of cake, Sonia.  

For those of you who have trouble opening downloads – some extracts from the closure order follow.

<<……ORDER prohibiting the use by vehicles of the C195 Mill Road from a point 275m south from the junction with C195 School Lane to the junction with U78115 Holloway Road in the PARISH OF SURLINGHAM ……(ii) that in consequence traffic over the said road should be prohibited with effect from 2^nd December 2013 to 20^th December 2013 for the duration of the works expected to be about 19 days within the period.

2. Nothing in Article 1 of this Order shall make it unlawful for a vehicle which requires access, to proceed to a final destination situated within the length of road specified in Article 1 of this Order.

3. Where exceptional circumstances are encountered during the performance of the works specified in this Order the operational period of this Order may become extended to allow completion of the works.  This Order has a maximum duration of 18 months and will be revoked upon completion of the works.>>

Please refer to full document for details.

The meeting tomorrow is cancelled – sorry, no reason given.

Information received from David Robinson

At the Ferry House 12:00-14:00.

All welcome for good company and conversation.

Contact David on 01508 538437

Information received from David Fairburn

The East City and Framingham Earl Area Children’s Centre are running ‘Family Play’ for toddlers and babies Fridays 9.30-11am in Surlingham village hall, including this coming Friday (29th Nov). This is a relatively new venture and new people will be very welcome.

Information supplied informally by Louise Robinson (thanks) and from ECFEACC web site.

Helping Hand has been added to the business directory section of the web site. Please support it if you can and don’t forget to use the village shop and Post Office.