News Archive 2011

Car theft in Shotley

Between 2.30am and 3.15am this morning, Sunday 11th December a white Ford Sierra hatchback was stolen from The Street in Shotley. The vehicle, registration G781BRT, was seen being driven from Shotley towards Ipswich at around 3am, have you seen it since or do you know where it is now?

Calls relating to this theft should be made to Hadleigh Police on 101 reference HD/11/1936

POSITIVE NEWS ON CRIME

You will recall from the newsletter dated 26 Aug 11, that at Stourside, within Shotley Gate, between 10.30am, 18/08/11 and 3.30pm, 18/08/11, it was reported that offenders forced the rear french doors of a residential property and removed a Wii games console, games, camera equipment and jewellery, worth in total approximately £4,390.

Following police enquiries a property was searched and the majority of the property stolen was recovered, then returned to it’s rightful owners. The recovered property totalling approximately £3,135.

As a result of this property being recovered a male has been charged with handling stolen goods and appeared before South East Suffolk Magistrates court on 7 Dec 11.

Santa's comming to the Shipwreck.

Would you be able to put on my Shotley that Santa is coming to the Shipwreck, Shotley Marina on the 18th December 2011 between 3pm and 4pm, £2 per child. Please click here for the poster

Police would like to remind residents to be cautious when dealing with unknown callers to your home after a man called at an address in Bramford stating he was from the Gas Board and needed to check the gas meter. The man, who was not in a uniform and did not have identification, called at the address in Leggatt Drive at around 10am this morning, Thursday 1st December and was let into the property. The man left shortly afterwards saying everything was ok. The resident’s gas supplier later confirmed they had not sent anyone to the address. Nothing appears to have been stolen from the address.

A similar incident was also reported to Police at around 11.45am this morning after a man called at an address in Whatfield Road in Elmsett stating he was from the National Grid and needed to check a gas valve. The resident rang his gas supplier who confirmed they were not aware of anyone calling in the area.

The man is described as white, around 20-30 years old, of average height and build, with short blonde/fair curly hair, wearing glasses, he was wearing dark coloured clothing and a black waterproof jacket. He left in a blue coloured small hatchback vehicle, possibly a K registration.

Police would like to remind residents to always ask for identification for company employees calling at your address, ring the company and ask them to confirm the caller is genuine. If in doubt do not let them into you property, make a note of their description and if possible a description and registration of any vehicle they may be in. Always report suspicious callers to police by dialling 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.

Digest of the Shotley Parish meeting published on the Parish Pages. Please click here to read.

Shotley Gate Picnic Site and Cliff area

The case study of the Shotley Cliff and Picnic Area project has been added to the east of england groundwork website.

The link is here

Crimes in the local area released by Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch

The Neighbourhood Watch team have release the lastest list of crimes on note in our area please click here for the details

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS

Suffolk police has issues a warning in regards to an increase in the theft of catalytic converters from cars.

Please click here to read the full release.

Ganges Mast Petition

Chris Wilcock has has organised an e-petition to HM Government in regards to the mast on the Ganges site whilst he fully appreciate everything that is being done by the local community and by the local authority in dialogue with the site owners, it appears to him that the site owners are really dragging their feet and the the mast at HMS Ganges continues to fall in an appalling state of disrepair.

The link is shown takes you to the petition :

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22454

Parish Meeting 17th November

The Agenda for Parish Meeting on the 17th November has been published on the parish pages here

Parish Minuites added to the website.

The parish minuites have been added to the website please click here to access the parish page

Babergh East Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting

Babergh East SNT is holding their next Community Priority Setting Meeting on Wednesday 16th November at Capel St Mary Methodist Church at 7.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to come along and help establish local policing priorities.

Criminal Damage Bramford

In Pound Lane, Bramford between 5.15pm Monday 24th and 9am Tuesday 25th October entry was gained to a sports ground and a wooden shed struck several times with a metal pole causing damage.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact Mid-Suffolk Police on telephone number 101 reference ST/11/3519

INSECURITI​ES CAN LEAD TO BURGLARIES

Please click here for the Suffolk Police release.

Darker nights are here - don’t advertise your home to thieves

Please click here for the Suffolk Police release.

Dont want to be called on at halloween.

If you don’t want to be bothered by trick or treaters this Halloween, please download the poster and place on the front door or window of your home, or that of a vulnerable neighbour or relative. Copies of this poster can be collected from your local police station or can be downloaded by visiting the Suffolk Police website www.suffolk.police.uk or via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/suffolkpolice . It is hoped that the privacy of those people who clearly indicate that they do not wish to be involved in Halloween will be respected and trick or treaters will move on.

Please click here to download the poster

The Trick to Having a Happy Halloween

Suffolk Police have issued a press release about halloween saftey.

Please click here to read this release

SHOTLEY PENINSULA CYCLING CAMPAIGN NEWS LETTER

The cycling campaign have released there latest newsletter

Please click here for the details

Viking Forest Film Night - Friday November 11th at 7:30

The viking forest project will be showing the Film 'Made in Dagenham' on the 11th November.

Tickets are £7.50 and include supper.

Tickets available from: Anna Long – Tel: 787263
Bernard Nichols – Tel: 787337

Please follow the link here for more details.

Police release new phone number for non urgent calls.

Please click here to read the full artical.

Police warning on vehicle theft.

A number of vehicles have been targeted by thieves in the Babergh District recently and a vast majority of these had been left unlocked and insecure.

Items amounting to hundreds of pounds have been stolen from unlocked cars, ranging from laptops and sat navs to mobile phones and loose change.

Verity Line, Suffolk Police Babergh Crime Reduction Officer said, “It is extremely frustrating that owners of vehicles appear to be forgetting to lock them when they leave them. Suffolk is a safe county, but if you leave your car or van insecure you are inviting criminals to look around.

“If a thief finds an unlocked door or an open window, it’s an easy hit, and if something is on display inside it makes entering the vehicle worthwhile. You might think that leaving a charger or a sat nav cradle won’t make a difference - but those things indicate a mobile phone, an mp3 player or a sat nav could be close by, i.e. in the glove compartment.

Even the smallest of items could make your vehicle vulnerable. If those vehicles had been locked and those items had been placed securely in a boot or glove box, or preferably removed from the vehicle altogether, those owners may not have become victims of crime with all the expense and inconvenience that entails.”

Drivers should ensure their vehicles are locked at all times. Park in a secure garage if available, and if not, a well-lit, area. Use dusk til dawn security lighting, CCTV, alarms and immobilisers to keep your car safe. If you must leave items inside, do not leave them on display and security mark them with a UV pen or SmartWater, or register property including mobile phones and sat navs with the UK property database Immobilise at www.immobilise.com. Always remove chargers and cradles, and wipe the mark left by suckers from the windscreen.

Anyone with any information on vehicle crime, or anyone who sees any suspicious activity around vehicles, should contact Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 if a crime is in progress.

Parish Meeting 20th October

TheAgenda for Parish Meeting on the 20th October has been published on the parish pages here

Police warning about veichle crime

A number of vehicles have been targeted by thieves in the Babergh District recently and a vast majority of these had been left unlocked and insecure.

Items amounting to hundreds of pounds have been stolen from unlocked cars, ranging from laptops and sat navs to mobile phones and loose change.

Verity Line, Suffolk Police Babergh Crime Reduction Officer said, “It is extremely frustrating that owners of vehicles appear to be forgetting to lock them when they leave them. Suffolk is a safe county, but if you leave your car or van insecure you are inviting criminals to look around.

“If a thief finds an unlocked door or an open window, it’s an easy hit, and if something is on display inside it makes entering the vehicle worthwhile. You might think that leaving a charger or a sat nav cradle won’t make a difference - but those things indicate a mobile phone, an mp3 player or a sat nav could be close by, i.e. in the glove compartment.

Even the smallest of items could make your vehicle vulnerable. If those vehicles had been locked and those items had been placed securely in a boot or glove box, or preferably removed from the vehicle altogether, those owners may not have become victims of crime with all the expense and inconvenience that entails.”

Drivers should ensure their vehicles are locked at all times. Park in a secure garage if available, and if not, a well-lit, area. Use dusk til dawn security lighting, CCTV, alarms and immobilisers to keep your car safe. If you must leave items inside, do not leave them on display and security mark them with a UV pen or SmartWater, or register property including mobile phones and sat navs with the UK property database Immobilise at www.immobilise.com. Always remove chargers and cradles, and wipe the mark left by suckers from the windscreen.

Anyone with any information on vehicle crime, or anyone who sees any suspicious activity around vehicles, should contact Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 if a crime is in progress.

Mid Suffolk South Safer Neighbourhood Team is holding their Community Priority Setting Meeting on Monday 17th October at the Parish Room, Old School House, Ship Lane, Bramford at 7pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting to help set policing priorities and discuss any issues they may have with officers and partnership agencies.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Kind regards,

Mid Suffolk South Safer Neighbourhood Team

Road Traffic Collision Appeal – Earl Stonham

Road traffic police are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the A1120 at Forward Green in Earl Stonham.

It occurred at around 4.40pm on Wednesday 12 October and involved three vehicles. A BMW estate, a blue Vauxhall Astra and a white Vauxhall van.

The BMW was travelling in the direction away from Stowmarket, when it collided with the white van and the Astra.

The drivers of the van and Astra were taken to Ipswich hospital with the driver of the Astra sustaining a cracked sternum. The BMW driver was taken to West Suffolk hospital for treatment.

The road was closed and diversion put in place while the vehicles were recovered and debris cleared. The fire service and ambulance service were also in attendance.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision and the manner of driving of the vehicles involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt John Hawkes at Police Headquarters Roads Policing Unit on 01473 613500.

Arrests Made in Ipswich

Suffolk Police have arrested seven people during an intelligence-led operation into the cultivation and sale of cannabis.

Last week, saw officers from Suffolk execute a search at a suspected cannabis factory at a warehouse in Clacton, Essex. Ten officers attended the site at around 10:30am. Around 250 plants were seized along with growing equipment including lights and hydroponics.

The operation also saw a property in Ipswich searched and over 100 cannabis plants seized, again along with growing equipment including lights and hydroponics.

In total six men and one woman - a 45-year-old man, a 40-year-old man and a 49-year old woman from the Felixstowe area, a 45-year-old man, A 44-year-old man and a 38-year-old man from the Ipswich area and a 45-year-old man from Clacton - were arrested in relation to drug related offences. They were taken to the Ipswich Police Investigation Centre and have subsequently been bailed to return to the Ipswich Police Investigation Centre in Mid January.

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New items added to the classified ads.

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Changes to Bus Timetables for October

Please be aware that there will soon be revisions to several bus services operating in Suffolk. These do not affect the Shotley buses routes.

These services will change at the end of October 2011.
Further information and downloadable PDF timetables for these services can be found on our website at: http://www.suffolkonboard.com/news/bus_service_news/passenger_transport_service_changes/october_bus_service_changes or by contacting us on 0845 606 6171.

Finance telephone scam

Suffolk Police is warning members of the public to remain vigilant after a number of people have been in contact in relation to a telephone scam please click here to read the full detials

Tree of Life event

Please click here for a leaflet giving details of the next Tree of Life event to be held on Saturday 26 November from 1.30-5.30 pm at Harkstead Village Hall on the Shotley Peninsula.

Ipswich Hospital is coming to a venue near you

Ipswich Hospital is hosting a series of conversations with Suffolk residents to find out exactly what matters to local people when it comes to the health service.
Five community venues in the county will play host to five public meetings next month, each headed by a member of the hospital's Trust Board.
The dates and venues are:
- Monday, 17 October, Riverside Centre, Stratford St Andrew, 6pm
- Tuesday, 18 October, Felixstowe Town Hall council chamber, 6.30pm
- Thursday, 20 October, Hintlesham and Chattisham Community Hall, Hintlesham, 7pm
- Monday, 24 October, Ipswich Waterfront Building of University Campus Suffolk (Lecture Theatre 1) at 6.30pm
- Tuesday, 25 October, Stowhealth, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, 6.30pm

Each meeting will last 60 minutes. Guests will learn the latest news from the hospital, including an update on its well publicised finances, and have a chance to take part in a question and answer session.
A number of hospital Governors - elected to represent local people – will also be at each meeting.

There is no need to book, just go along.

Bogus Calls pretending to represent BT

Please be aware that bogus Calls have been reported to the police click here for more detail

Autumn Exhibition 2011

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd October 10 am - 4 pm
At Ipswich High School for Girls, Woolverstone (on the B1456 - IP9 1AZ)

We are delighted to be invited, once again to exhibit our various Crafts at
this lovely location, built in 1776 as the home of William Berners. It is
now the home of Ipswich High School for Girls. As always, most of the craft
items on display will be for sale, including beautiful patchwork quilts,
weaving, woodturning, including an array of unique hand made salt & pepper
mills, pottery, fine jewellery and many more wonderful items, too numerous
to list.

Once again, refreshments, including freshly made rolls, homemade cakes, tea
and coffee will all be available.

Guests exhibitors will include - Mary Wyatt, Carol Lacey (Beadwork), Julie
McCormack (Photographer of Local and Scottish scenes), Chris Deacon (Mosaic
platters), Kev Colbear (artistic metal-work), and many more.
Admission -50p
Parking - Free Catalogue - Free

Suffolk County Council Budget Consultati​on

Suffolk County Council launched its budget consultation on 12 August which runs until 12 December.

The council is already looking at how it can save money through staffing re-structures and reducing back office costs. We will continue to look for further savings in these areas, but this may not be enough given the scale of savings needed. To help us meet the challenge, we want to hear your views on the services which matter most to you. We would also like to hear about your ideas and suggestions on how the council could save money.

Please visit our website at: http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/WeAreListening and fill in our survey. Copies are also available through libraries or you can answer the survey questions over the phone on 0845 6031842 (Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm)

Theft in Great Blakenham

Between 3pm Saturday 17th and 7.30am Monday 19th September on Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham offenders have entered a yard at a business premises and removed a large amount of fuel from five lorries.

Were you in the area at the time, did you see anything suspicious? Do you know the name of the offender or offenders? If you have any information please contact Suffolk Police on 01284 774100 quoting reference ST/11/3106.

Or

Please use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police about this incident.

http://www.suffolk.police.uk/News+And+Appeals/Report+Information+To+The+Police/Tell+The+Police.htm

DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.

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Suffolk ACRE’s new Local Foods Suffolk project

This is a project which aims to support communities in establishing and developing food growing schemes and lunch clubs. More details can be found here

Funding opertunitys for local organisations

The suffolk foundation have just released there Transforming Suffolk Scheme which allows grants of upto £5000 for local groups have projects that meet the criteria in one of four themes.

More details can be found on the follow link.

The closing date for application is the 21st November 2011.

Criminal Damage in Shotley

Between 3.15pm Monday 12th & 11.25am Tuesday 13th September someone smashed a window in a side door to a house on Kingsland in Shotley.

If you know who caused this damage or have any information about this incident please contact Hadleigh police on 01284 774100 quoting reference HD/11/1440

Or

Please use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police about this incident.

http://www.suffolk.police.uk/News+And+Appeals/Report+Information+To+The+Police/Tell+The+Police.htm

DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.

Parish Meeting 15th September

TheAgenda for Parish Meeting on the 15th Sept has been published on the parish pages here

Updates to Police News on My Shotley

Updates to the Police News page have been made this can be found on the local police pages here

Appeal following fail-to-st​op collision on the A14

Police are appealing for information after a fail-to-stop road traffic collision on the eastbound A14 on the Orwell Bridge around 8.45am this morning, Thursday 8 September.
Officers need to trace the driver of a small white van which was reportedly weaving in and out of traffic. It's thought the van came up against slower moving traffic and had to brake sharply causing a collision behind.
Two vehicles collided - a silver Peugeot 206 and a black Nissan X-Trail - and the Peugeot was heavily damaged. Fortunately the occupants of this vehicle - a woman and her five-year-old daughter -sustained only comparatively minor injuries but both were taken to Ipswich Hospital for assessment.
Police are praising the actions of a quick thinking HGV driver who stopped close to the scene of the collision to slow traffic and shied the crashed cars from further impact until emergency services arrived.
There was significant congestion caused on the A14 as a result of the crash and police need to speak to the driver of the small white van who is described as initially pausing at the scene before making off.

Anyone who saw the incident who has not yet spoken to police or anyone with information about the vehicle or driver involved is asked to call PC John Clarke at the Police Headquarters roads policing unit on 01473 613500.

Or

Please use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police about this incident.

http://www.suffolk.police.uk/News+And+Appeals/Report+Information+To+The+Police/Tell+The+Police.htm

DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.

Police Direct Team

New items added to for sale page.

Click here for the link to the For Sale page

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BURGLARY at BRAMFORD

Between Sunday 28th & Tuesday 30th August an unoccupied property on Paper Mill Lane in Bramford was broken into. Floorboards were ripped up in one of the rooms and metal piping removed from underneath. An outbuilding was also broken into however nothing was stolen.

If you have any information about this burglary please contact Mid Suffolk police on 01284 774100 quoting reference ST/11/2876

Or

Please use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police about this incident.

http://www.suffolk.police.uk/News+And+Appeals/Report+Information+To+The+Police/Tell+The+Police.htm

DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.

Police Direct Team

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FOOTPATH 13, SHOTLEY

From today’s date until 11 September 2011, Footpath 13, Shotley will be closed to footpath traffic to enable sluice repair and revetment works to be carried out.

The diversion route will be via Footpath 15 – B1456, Oldhall Road and Footpath 12.
It is intended that the closure will operate until 22 February 2012 and an order will be made to cover the further period.

Enquiries should be made to Rob Barker, Environment Agency. Tel: (01733) 464239. Email: rob.barker@environment-agency.gov.uk

Peninsula Crafts Society - Autumn Exhibition 2011

The next exhibition for the Peninsula Crafts Society will be held on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd October 2011.

There have been a number metal thefts in the Babergh area over the past few months.

You may not realise that the old car battery lying in your garden or the leftover lead from mending your roof has of any use to anyone, BUT it is very desirable to thieves. Therefore please remove the temptation away and secure any scrap metal you may have lying about in an outbuilding, garage or shed, or take it to the scrap metal dealer yourself, before someone else takes it for you!

We urge you to make your buildings and premises as secure as possible to keep criminals out. Where possible it is advised to use security lighting to deter thieves. All gates and entrances to premises should be properly secured and locked. CCTV can also deter offenders as well as driveway or ‘beam breaker’ alarms. Valuable property containing metal such as garden benches or ornaments can further be protected by using a property marking solution like SmartWater. Items can also be registered with the UK property database Immobilise at www.immobilise.com so it can be identified if it’s recovered by us.

We would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity, or may have information about any of these thefts. Call 01473 613500 now.

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Missing man found, Crimes in and around your area, Spot the scam and all the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Shoot 2 Score - Football coaching

Are you aged 6-11? Do you love football? Want to……. Make new friends? Improve your footballing ability? Learn new skills? And most importantly have FUN?

Shoot to score is a new footballing set up running 1 and 2 say courses throughout the summer - courses are run at Shotley Primary School with qualified coaches. For more information click on this link or take a look at the website www.shoot2score.co.uk

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Latest news on the Buzabout

The Sunday service will cease and there will be no evening services on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The evening service on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday will cease at midnight. This evening service is being funded by Suffolk County Council, Suffolk ACRE and some local Parish Councils and special fares will apply. Dedham has been added to the area covered. In addition to the villages on the Shotley Peninsula, the daytime service is available to Ipswich and Manningtree Stations and the Copdock Park and Ride Site. The evening service can be extended to serve Cardinal Park, Princes Street and the Old Cattle Market Bus Station. New leaflets will be distributed around the Peninsula in August. Buzabout is now part of the Suffolk County Council’s Suffolk Links Demand Responsive Transport initiative. Click here to read full details

A big thank you to those who signed the Buzabout Petition resulting in an evening service on three nights.

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Crimes in and around your area and all the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Does your property have a thatched roof?

Suffolk Fire and Rescue are currently compiling a thatch register of all properties in the county with a thatched roof so that in the event of a house fire they can respond appropriately. Only address details are needed, no personal data. If owners of such properties or people who know of any thatched properties, could please pass details to the Parish Clerk (shotleypc@btinternet.com), the information will then be passed on to SFR

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Digital Switch Over Help Scheme

Residents in Suffolk are being urged to be vigilant against distraction burglars offering to help equip them for the ‘digital TV takeover’.

Wednesday the 6 July was digital switch over day for many parts of Suffolk, with the final phase of the switch over for the area on 9 Nov 2011.

The Safe and Sound group in Suffolk, which includes partners such as Suffolk Constabulary and Suffolk Trading Standards, are warning people not to fall victim to distraction burglars or rogue traders who could use the switchover to digital TV as a means of gaining access to people’s homes.

A Digital Help Scheme has been set up for those who need the most assistance to switch to digital including those aged 75 and over and residents who are registered blind or partial sighted or in receipt of certain benefits. The Help Scheme will explain digital TV clearly and simply, the options available and will install what is needed in the home.

Police and partner agencies are urging residents to be vigilant and check the identity of anyone calling. Residents should note that installers registered with the government help scheme will not call without an appointment and will carry a Help Scheme ID.

Chair of the Safe and Sound group David Kane said: “We would ask residents to look out for possible rogue traders visiting an elderly neighbour or relative who could be vulnerable and check the identification of people calling at the front door.”

If you have any caller claiming to be from the Help Scheme or offering assistance to set up your TV and you haven’t made an appointment then refuse entry to your property and dial 999 and ask for police assistance immediately.

For more information call 0800 408 5900 or visit www.helpscheme.co.uk .

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The Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project delivers information and friendship across Suffolk.

The "Golden Age Fair" is coming to Shotley on 24th August. Aimed at the over 60's, local residents are invited to attend free of charge. Click here for more details

Information is power - and the Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project befriends people and offers them access to the information they need to empower them.

Knowing what’s going on in our own communities isn’t always easy. It is especially difficult if access to transport is limited, or the village shop or pub or post office has gone, or you live in one of Suffolk’s very scattered parishes. We bring the Project to rural communities, equipped with coffee, tea & homemade cakes, along with all sorts of information about organisations and the services they offer you

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Suffolk Constabulary is reassuring members of the public after a resident contacted officers after receiving a threatening email.

The scam email was received by a Newmarket resident and claimed that a contract had been taken out on his life unless he paid £10,000 to have it cancelled.

The recipient made police aware, and inquiries revealed that this is a known scam email originating from America. There have previously been similar scam emails and, while many people immediately identify them for what they are, there is concern that others may take them seriously and be concerned.

Police are advising people that fraudsters will try anything to get you to part with your cash and this is just one of a number of email scams. If you receive any unsolicited email that asks you for cash then please do not send any.

General advice for dealing with spam email -

· Do not open attachments or click on links in spam email
· Banks, companies, and HM Revenue and Customs will not ask for your username, password or personal details via email
· Email addresses and contents can be fake, even if they appeared to be from a legitimate organisation
· Never reply to spam email or ask to un-subscribe, it only confirms that your email account is active. Most email services provide a "junk or safe list" which if activated can filter spam out of the users inbox
· If it is too good to be true, then its not true.
· Spammers will use current events to legitimise their message, sometimes within hours of the event.
· If you are suspicious of the sender, do not take the risk - always delete spam email

You can also forward on scam emails you receive to the UK’s national fraud reporting centre Action Fraud at email@actionfraud.org.uk, ensuring that personal information, such as your address or bank account details, are not included.

If you believe you might be being set up as a target for fraud or have been a victim of this type of fraud and need advice contact Suffolk Constabulary on 01473 613500.

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Suffolk Sport is to continue funding the chair based exercise sessions at Shotley Village Hall for a further 8 weeks

We have had a great response from the local community but we still feel more people could benefit, socially as well as physically!
Chair Based Exercise
Venue: Shotley Village Hall
When: Tuesdays 2-3pm
Beginning: 5th July for 8 weeks
Cost: £3 a session

Chair-based exercise can help strengthen the muscles we use in everyday activities such as washing and dressing, while also preventing falls. The classes are a great opportunity to get out and enjoy some company while exercising.

For further information, please call Henry at Suffolk Sport on 01394 444289 or email henry.tapp@suffolksport.com.

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Heath Walks Programme. July - November 2011

The walks are mainly flat and easy going although there are a couple with fairly steep inclines. Walks last for approximately 1 hour. Click here to see locations, dates and times.

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Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PARTS OF FOOTPATH 24 AND RESTRICTED BYWAY 18, SHOTLEY

From today’s date for an initial period of 5 days, Footpath 24 and Restricted Byway 18, Shotley, will be closed along the beach area, from the junction with Footpath 24 to the Bristol Arms, to enable coastal defence works.

The diversion route will be from the Bristol Arms up Bristol Hill, along Estuary Road and Stourside to rejoin Footpaths 23 and 24.

It is intended that the closure will operate until 31 August 2011 and an order will be made to cover the further period.

Enquiries should be made to Jane Burch, Suffolk County Council, Department of Economy, Skills and Environment (Flood and Coastal Policy); tel: 0845 606 6171; email jane.burch@suffolk.gov.uk

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SHOTLEY KIDZONE SUMMER PARTY AND OPEN DAY

On Thursday 21st July between 1pm - 3pm Shotley Kidzone would like to invite all present and future children to our Summer Party and Open Day. It is an opportunity for parents to have a look around,meet the team and ask any questions and for children to explore the setting and try out the new pirate ship - you even receive a pirate loot bag to take home with you. We look forward to seeing you.

If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact either Lisa 01473 788546 or Theresa 01473 787873

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Shotley Scouts - Updated information added

Are you aged between 6-14, why not join Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. More information here

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Shotley Peninsula Cycling Campaign

The AGM for Shotley Peninsula Cycling Campaign is being held on Thursday July 14th -Pin Mill Sailing club 7 pm for the AGM, 8pm public meeting. New members are welcome to join on the night.

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Lots of items added to for sale page

Click here for the link to the For Sale page

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The Practice wants to gain feedback from its patients by setting up a Patient Reference Group to help us to develop our services in line with our users’ wishes.

We are proposing that the Group should normally communicate by email so that no one is excluded by time or transport constraints. However there would also be some occasions when a face to face meeting is necessary and an evening meeting would be convened.

We hope the Group can be representative of all our users so we welcome interest from registered patients in all age and ethnic groups, all geographical locations in our practice area, and all states of health including those who rarely visit the doctor. We would like there to be a 50:50 split between men and women, someone from every age group including under 25s and those of working age, students, retirees, those who visit us for regular health checks and those who only make an appointment once in a blue moon. There is no real limit on the number of participants but if there is a preponderance of one group we may have to choose members by random selection.

One of the first tasks of the Group will be to agree the questions to be asked in our next Patient Survey. You will also be asked to comment on the outcome and help us to plan our future services.

Could you spare us a few minutes of your time?

If you would like to take part in this Patient Reference Group, please email the practice manager Philippa.Moody@GP-D83020.nhs.uk by 31st July 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please use the words ‘Patient Reference Group’ in the Subject box.

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Latest press release and social diary added on East Suffolk Association for the Blind - Shotley Peninsula Branch

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Ring Found

A ring has been found in a garden in Great Harlings. It has an inscription which reads
M L to H L 8/4/1960.

Does anyone know whom this might be. It would be great to get it back to it's owner or a member of the family. If you have any information please e mail us here

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YOUR STREET LIGHTS ...

Suffolk County Council will be switching off selected streetlights between midnight and 5.30am with the option to dim lights in busier areas. This will help reduce their energy bills, saving the council money and also reducing their carbon emissions.

To find out which streets in your area are affected click on the link here

The Parish Council are broadly in favour of the above actions but have yet to decide on the detail - this will be done at their next meeting in June. If you have a view, please do contact the Parish Clerk

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On Landguard Point (OLP) - a new project about HOME.

It explores how in the East of England we construct our diverse notions of home, what home means to each of us, and what it means to host others in our home.

OLP is also a series of extraordinary live large-scale outdoor events and activities, through 2011, engaging thousands of people as participants and audience across the East of England. These events collectively form the content of a new film cycle which will be premiered in 2012.

WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!

We are writing an Encyclopedia for the East that tells the story of our region - its places, people, histories, myths, folklore, dreams and futures. Ideas, facts and anecdotes ranging from the personal to the poetic are all welcome. Join in and share your experiences and be a part of this project's legacy for the East.

We want to hear about your treasured recipes - the ones that taste of home. We want to make and share a Cookbook for the East. Through sharing the cookbook we hope to communicate far and wide our universally diverse experiences of home and what it means to live here in the East.

A series of small and large-scale live public works on and around Landguard Point in Suffolk
A series of durational flag ceremonies around the coast of East Anglia
A vast compass marked out by hundreds of people at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket
A region-wide series of Archaeological excavations
OLP is being made by Pacitti Company - specialist makers of live performance.
On Landguard Point is one of 12 Artists taking the lead commissions to celebrate the
London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, funded by Arts Council England.

VOLUNTEERS:

We are looking for a good strong team of volunteers who will form a vital part of the OLP team. From engaging with communities, to attending events and calling out for stories, to helping with administration and evaluation of the project and also stewarding of the outdoor events.

If you are interested PLEASE call Cad 07814235111 or email

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Vacancies

A vacancy has arisen for someone to take over the management and maintenance of the Myshotley.com website. The workload is currently 8 per month, and pay rate is £8 per hour.

In addition, the Shotley Stour Footpath Renovation Group is working with 'Prohelp' to set up it's own website, and is looking for a volunteer who will work with the Group and Prohelp to create it.

If you feel you have the skills, time and enthusiasm to fulfill either or both of these roles, please contact Shotley Parish Clerk, Linda Rowlands, 33 Orwell View Road, Shotley, Ipswich IP9 1NW, telephone 01473 788248, email shotleypc@btinternet.com

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Notice for This Thursday's Annual Parish Council Meeting

A meeting for everyone who lives in Shotley

Hear: The Annual Report of the Parish Council, the latest on The HMS Ganges; updates on the Shotley Youth News Crew and the renovation and repair of the Stour footpath, picnic area and cliff.

See: some wonderful locals receive a Shotley Community Achievement Award

Share: your views on what direction the Parish Council should take regarding the SCC and BDC cutbacks in services e.g. the Bristol Hill loos, bus services, mobile library, Tip, switching off streetlights (part night only) and the lollipop lady

Discover: What Local Groups and Organisations have been involved in over the past year, andhow you can get involved as members or volunteers

Come to The Annual Shotley Parish Council meeting, Thursday 26 May, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. More information here

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Local Business Ultimate Care UK win at the National Home Care Awards!

A fabulous achievement by one of our local companies. Read the full details here

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Car for sale details added to for sale page

Click here for the link to the For Sale page

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Buzabout to be withdrawn in the evenings!

You may already be aware - Buzabout Community Car Services will be withdrawn in the evenings (after 7.00 p.m.) Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday. From the 4th July the service will run from 7.00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. From the same date Buzabout will become part of the Suffolk Links Service.

There will therefore be no form of public transport on the Shotley Peninsula during the evenings and on Sundays. The number of passengers has risen since the buses were withdrawn but the decision was probably taken at about the same time.

The revised details can be seen here.

There are petitions at Chelmo, Brantham and East Bergholt Post Offices, Stutton Community Shop and Orwell Stores Chelmo as well as Holbrook and Shotley Post Offices. These will be collected on 2nd June for delivery to Suffolk County Council.

Will the 98 bus be next? I would urge people to use this service as much as possible during the summer despite the disruption caused by the new water main. Lets not allow Suffolk County Council use this as an excuse to terminate this service.

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We won!!!!! ...... well done Shotley!

On 18th April we reported that The Shotley Stour Footpath Renovation Group had reached the final of the 'I Love Landscapes' competition. The winner of the competition would bag a prize of £18,000 towards it's project.

We asked you to vote for the renovation of Shotley Gate Picnic Area, at the bottom of Bristol Hill, Shotley Gate and we won!! What a fabulous achievement. We won with 1413 votes.

The link can be viewed here

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Ganges Presentation

For those residents who were unable to make the Presntation Day, a kind reader has sent us in pictures of the presentation boards displayed by Haylink at the meeting on Ganges May 8th.

Click on the links to view images (images open in a seperate window)

Note from Ed.....a big thankyou to Phillip Radley who sent in the photographs

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Sea defence vegetation management

The enviroment agency will be doing some work in our area, they write:

Following on from our sea defence woody growth clearance in 2010, we will be doing further work to limit its re-growth. This is in addition to our routine grass cutting on all embankments.

To see a full list of work and maps click on the follow links: Sea defence vegetation management fact sheet | sea defence map

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Crimes in and around your area and all the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Shotley and Erwarton Good Neighbours

Do you need a helping hand? Below are some of the ways that we can help:

Return travel to Hosptial, climic and doctors appointments, shopping, errands, collecting prescriptions/pensions, companion for outings, longer journeys, carry wheelchair in car, assist wheelchair user, carry out small jobs in the home, sit with someone, befriend someone, write letters and fill in forms, occasional light housework, walk dog, care for pet, tidy garden, cook and deliver an emergency meal ...

If there is something we may be able to help with, ring us on 07799 873881

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Computer telephone scam

Police are urging all residents to be cautious when dealing with unknown callers after a young couple living in Grundisburgh received several telephone calls from men claiming there was a problem with their computer.

On Friday 6 May the 25-year-old man received a call on their landline number from a man who claimed there were problems with the computer and could he get online immediately. The 25-year-old realised something was amiss as he was already online and had no problems with the machine. During the call several pop ups came up – including one requesting his bank details. The 25-year-old thought the whole thing was strange and ended the call. The next day after logging on several screens came up saying there were viruses on the computer. Yesterday, Tuesday 10 May, the 25-year-old’s partner received a call from a man again saying that the computer problems had to be dealt with urgently. He then tried to talk her through doing various things with the computer and then claimed none of these were working and that he felt sorry for her as it was a really serious problem. He then said that the only way to sort it out would be to buy a key – and became very insistent that she give him her bank details.
She then realised the whole thing was a scam to get her bank information – and told the man this. He then became extremely abusive towards her so she hung up. She then received a number of calls from different men who were abusive towards her. Thankfully at no stage did she give out any bank or card details.

Police are urging anyone receiving such calls never to give out personal information.
Please be extremely careful when dealing with any unknown callers, whether they are on your doorstep or on the phone, and think before responding to unsolicited calls or emails. If anyone attempts to get your bank details in circumstances such as these - hang up. If you suspect there may be a real problem with your computer seek help through a genuine local business or your original supplier.

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Shotley Open Gardens

Date for your diary ... this years Open Gardens event will take place on Saturday 18th June. 10am - 4.30pm. There will be lots of fabulous gardens of all shapes and sizes to look at

Maps and tickets will be available on the day at the village hall and any garden displaying the sunflower motif poster.

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Costume Hire

100's of costumes available from the Shotley Drama Group. Men, Women, Children, Elves, Genies, Robbers, Policemen, Cows, Witches......the list goes on and on!! To hire outfits contact Teresa on 730319 or Carol on 787353

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Burglary Shotley Gate

On Saturday 7th May between 1.45am and 1.55am on Bristol Hill, Shotley Gate offenders have broken into a post office and store and taken cigarettes and tobacco from within.

Were you in the area at the time, did you see anything suspicious? Do you know the name of the offender or offenders? If you have any information please contact Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 quoting reference HD/11/738.

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Crimes in and around your area and more in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Message to residents, local businesses and agencies

I am a Consultant in Public Health and have been engaged by the developers of the HMS Ganges site to do an INDEPENDENT rapid health impact assessment of the proposed redevelopment of the old HMS Ganges site.

I am examining the planned development and assessing any likely positive or negative impacts it could have on health locally. We know that health is influenced by issues like income, housing, social cohesion, exercise, road safety, green spaces etc etc and I need to quickly review all these and assess is health might be affected. I would like to invite as many interested local parties and individuals as I can to ask them their views. So if you live or work near the old HMS Ganges site, or you live somewhere nearby that you think might be affected in some way, do please email me.

My specific remit is to examine any possible impact on health. People sometimes that means health services. The availability of health and social care obviously has a health impact. But so many issues 'the social determinants of health' affect health - roads, housing, 'neighbourliness', having someone to talk to, having a better or worse chance of having a job... Really, if any local residents consider the development might have an impact of any kind on well-being, I'd be very interested to hear. Just email me at andybeck_phs@hotmail.com

Many thanks
Andy Beckingham FFPH
Consultant in Public Health

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Arson - Shotley Gate

Police are appealing for information following reports of fires being lit on the sea defences at Stourside in Shotley Gate between Friday 22nd & Sunday 24th April. The plastic coating on some of the gabions melted damaging the metal beneath. A number of public signs and a notice board were also damaged.

If you have any information about this incident or know who is responsible for this damage please contact Hadleigh police on 01284 774100 quoting reference HD/11/668

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Are you planning a journey within South and East England by public transport?

Traveline South East in association with Transport for London, traveline east anglia & traveline east midlands has a website where you can plan your journey. Click here for the link

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House for sale details added to for sale page

Click here for the link to the For Sale page

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Message From Babergh District Council Natural and Built Environment Dept

All waste collections will be a day later than usual over the bank holiday weeks in April and May. Collections will be made as normal on Royal Wedding bank Holiday, Friday 29th April but because 25th is Easter Monday, collections will be a day later than normal that week.

Residents are reminded to please put their bins out by 6.30hrs on the day of collection.
Any queries should be directed to the refuse Hotline on 0845 606 6045

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Agenda for This Thursday's Parish Council Meeting

Come to Shotley Parish Council meeting, Thursday 21 April, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. Draft agenda here

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Following on from the Public Meeting at Shotley on the 23rd March 2011........

A meeting was held at the WRG offices on the 28th March between Suffolk CCllr David Wood, the Chairman of Chelmondiston P.C. David Cordle, the Chairman of Shotley P.C. Richard Wrinch and Suffolk County Council (SCC) and the contractors (WRG), with regards contract, license and possibilities of keeping the Chelmondiston Household Waste and Recycling Centre site open in its present form or similar. SCC and WRG were asked for various costings and scenarios to be worked on so that everyone would have a clearer picture of possible ways forward.

A further meeting was held on the 7th April at Chelmondiston to discuss these costings and scenarios.

David Wood reported on the Tuesday 12th April meeting, which he and Kathy Pollard attended that Lisa Chambers and Jane Storey admitted that the amount of pressure placed on them at public meetings, such as ours at Shotley, made them realise that there was a great deal of feeling out there in the public domain against the proposed closures. They have also received petitions containing over 8,000 signatures, which means it will be debated at Council on 26th May. It was also stated that it will give areas such as ours more time to work on alternative solutions (something we have stated as necessary all along).

This is just the start and David thinks we need to keep the pressure on them, as well as working on any viable alternatives. All of the meetings, discussions, letters, emails etc have worked so far, we just have to keep chipping away, so keep sending in the letters and petitions.

David also feels that pressure from parish councils such as Chelmondiston and Shotley with requests for information access to contractors etc has made the process far more open and transparent ...... they had to do something.

So now we have a ‘stay of execution’; closure has been postponed until 31st July 2011.

In the meantime there is to be another meeting on the 26th May to sort out various details, followed possibly, by a Waste Committee meeting.

It is going to be a long drawn out process with hopefully a happy ending. Rest assured David is still doing all he can to keep this facility open.

My thanks go to Suffolk County Councillor David Wood for his work and his help with writing up this report.

Anyone who has any suggestions or ideas regarding community options for operating this site in different ways or who would be interested in being on a Waste Committee should contact:

Lisa Chambers, Portfollio Holder for Waste, lisa.chambers@suffolk.gov.uk

Mark Deer, HWRC Services Manager, mark.deer@suffolk.gov.uk

Chelmondiston Parish Clerk

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The Prince's Countryside Fund - 2011 Round Open

The Prince's Countryside Fund for 2011 opens to applications from today. This Fund has been set up to help rural areas in the United Kingdom to become more sustainable. The focus areas for the Fund are:

projects to improve the sustainability of British farming in areas of deprivation;
projects to improve the sustainability of rural communities; and
projects to reconnect people with the countryside.

The total amount of funding available in this round of funding will be up to £250,000. The maximum level of funding for individual projects will be £50,000. The Fund can pay for a portion or the entirety of the costs of a project and applications for capital, project and resource funding will be considered.

Applications will be accepted from organisations that can demonstrate the support of the community which will benefit from the project and show evidence of consulting the community.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 18 May 2011. www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk

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New item added to for sale page

Brand new computer keyboard added. Click here for the link to the For Sale page

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The Consumer Champion Network

The Consumer Champion Network is a new volunteering initiative set up by Suffolk County Council Trading Standards.

The aim of the initiative is to create a network of educated and empowered consumers that know their rights, and to build and spread resilience to rogue traders and scams across Suffolk.

The Consumers Champions will have access to information about consumer protection and the latest Trading Standards news. They will also act as a bridge between Trading Standards and the local community, to highlight what the issues are in their area.

How does the scheme work?

We offer different ways for you to get involved that will suit your lifestyle and commitment levels.

You can simply sign up to email updates to receive the latest news and scam information from Suffolk Trading Standards.

For those that want to get more involved:

Level 1. Volunteers will receive a training pack and initial basic training; as well as access to educational documents and email updates to disseminate within their local community.

Level 2. In additional to their basic training, they’ll receive refresher training twice a year to cover topics in more depth. As well as access to additional documents and literature. These volunteers are expected to want more involvement; such as giving talks or writing articles for parish magazines.

Why should you become a Consumer Champion?

• It gives you the chance to make a difference your community; by signposting people to the relevant help.
• Receive alerts on the latest Trading Standards news via email and an online platform that can only been accessed by Consumer Champions.
• An understanding basic trading standards law
• Enhancement of future employability and personal development
• Opportunity to meet and work with other volunteers

How to join?

Those that have already joined the network include, Police Support Volunteers, CAB advisors, Parish council members and people that are actively engaged in helping their community.

If you would be interested in joining the scheme and get involved visit: www.suffolk.gov.uk/consumerchampion or call 01473 264859.

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Hair Salon opened in Shotley

The Hair Boutique Shotley is open for business. Fully Qualified Ladies Stylist & Experienced Colour Technician.

The Hair Boutique offers: Cutting, Styling, Colouring, Perming, Hair Treatments

Free consultations. Complimentary Tea/Coffee. Transport available For OAP’s. Relax enjoy & be pampered With Sarah.

Early & Late Appointments available Upon Request. Telephone 07803 068694

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Please vote for the renovation of Shotley Gate Picnic Area, at the bottom of Bristol Hill, Shotley Gate

The 'Shotley Stour Footpath Renovation Group' has reached the final of the 'I Love Landscapes' competition. The winner of the competition bags a prize of £18,000 towards it's project.

Votes can be placed here . Simply click on the link and you will be able to vote for this wonderful scheme. Voting closes on 23 April so time is limited.

Or you can vote by texting LANDSCAPE followed by letter A to number 80809.

Either of these voting methods would be great. Both would be better - the more the merrier!

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant improvement to this existing run down facility.

Together we can make things better for the good of our Community.

Thank you thank you thank you thank you ... you get the idea!!!

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Fit Villages - Shotley

An 8 week Chair-based exercise course is soon to be launched in Shotley as part of Suffolk Sport's 'Fit Villages' initiative. Classes will run on Tuesdays from 2-3pm at Shotley Village Hall beginning on May 3.

Chair-based exercises can help strengthen the muscles we use in everyday activities such as washing and dressing, while also preventing falls. The classes are a great opportunity to get out and enjoy some new company while getting more active.

For further information, please call Henry at Suffolk Sport on 01394 444289 or email henry.tapp@suffolksport.com.

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Read the latest update on East Suffolk Association for the Blind - Shotley Peninsula Branch

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Quantity for ladies clothing for sale

Click here for the link to the For Sale page

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Crimes in and around your area, Rogue Traders and more in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Can you help?

One of our readers has E mailed us with the following request:

My campervan, a Mazda conversion, needs 3 or 4 spots of rust attending to, the quotes I have are horendous, are their any people out there who can help? happy to pay

if you are able to help please contact Graham Steel on 787757 or e mail him here

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All of the latest information on the upcoming Local Elections

Click here for the link to the Babergh Council Website and there is more information here

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Latest Link Letter from Shotley School

Click here to see the latest letter from Shotley School. Dont forget to look at their new website, full of fab information www.shotley.suffolk.sch.uk

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Stour footpath renovation group - Urgent Photo shoot details ...

MyShotley.com has received an e mail from Gary Richens and the Stour footpath renovation group.................

The Haven Gateway Partnership have confirmed that our application for their pot of £18,000 has entered the final in the public competitiion.

There are only 3 projects in the final, and the public competition for people to vote for their favourite will be launched on Saturday 9 April. Voting will be for a two week period only.

To support the launch, the East Anglian Daily Times will feature all of the three projects in their environmental suppliment on Saturday.

A Photographer will be coming to:
Shotley Gate (Picnic area) tomorrow (Tuesday 5 April) at 6pm.

We need as many people as possible to be in the photograph, as this will reinforce the Community desire to improve the condition of the area.

Please pass on this info to as many people as possible, and lets try to get as many people in the photo as we can. Lets try to get as many votes as possible once the campaign is launched, via e-mail, twitter or text.

£18k is worth the effort.

Many thanks, Gary

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Ladies Shopping Evening, Shipwreck, Shotley Marina - Wednesday 6th April 7.30-10.00pm

PUZZLE - Completing your picture

Local company PUZZLE based in Shotley Gate are hosting a shopping evening at the Shipwreck, Shotley Marina on Wednesday 6th April from 7.30-10.00pm.

Amongst other products they will have fabulous contemporary costume and fashion jewellery. Handbags of every colour and size and some wonderful statement scarves. Prices range from £5-£35.00. No pressure to buy so bring a friend and come and have a browse

To see full details of the evening click here or click on their website here

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Clairvoyant evening with Fiona Nicholls, Shotley Village hall, Thursday 12 May. 7.30-9.30pm

Raising money in aid of Teech

A team of 10 volunteers from Customer First, Customer Service Direct (CSD) are joining TEECH from 13th – 28th August 2011 for a Mission to Moldova, the idea being that a group of people raise sponsorship to go to Moldova for 2 weeks (this is 8 days travelling on a coach!) and help out with a project for the community, in this case completely refurbishing a school.

The school, will also serve as a community centre for the village and surrounding areas, at present it has no internal toilets and only limited washing facilities. The kitchen is in a poor state of repair, the plumbing is antiquated and the wiring is dangerous to those that use this. To explain things in more depth as to why Moldova has been chosen, the children in Moldova have absolutely nothing and sadly get swopped for possessions or abandoned altogether. This is one of the most deprived areas within the EU. The idea is to provide the children and the community they live in with a better standard of living.

Full details on the clairvoyant evening can be seen here

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Revised Ferry Information forming part of New Bus Timetable

Revised ferry times and dates have been incorporated into the bus timetable published on the bus page www.MyShotley.com

Full service dates are now available (Easter 22nd – 25th April, Daily 30th April – 4th September and Weekends 10th September - 25th September).

The final ‘bookable services’ of the day have been dropped from the timetable.

Although the ferry is not part of the national bus pass scheme this year it will offer half price fares to bus pass holders.

Note from Ed - again we must say a big thankyou to local resident Richard Pryke for supplying the details

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Images of Shotley

Friday 1st April: Viking Forest (as part of the "Images" event) is screening Billy Elliot at the Shotley Village hall at 7:30pm - Admission £7-50 for the film and a tasty supper.

Saturday 2nd April: Viking Forest Images event on Saturday 2nd April (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) at the Shotley Village Hall. The event will include an exhibition of photographs entered for this years competition "Shotley Fun" , old photos, scarecrows, plant sale with the Holbrook School band coming along at 2:00pm. Ploughman's lunches and afternoon teas will be on sale.

To read more about Images of Shotley. Click on their news page here

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Spring Plant Fair

Helmingham Hall,Sunday 29th May 2011,10.30-4pm. More details here

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With ever increasing house prices and limited homes available, the Parish Council is concerned over the possible need for more affordable housing in Shotley, so that villagers who cannot afford to buy or rent locally will not be forced to move away. There is a totally confidential questionaire which will be delivered to every household with the next edition of The Noticeboard. Full details can be read here and a further guide here

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Hundreds attend meeting over plans to axe Chelmondiston tip

More than 200 people living on the Shotley peninsula packed Shotley Village Hall, calling for a “stay of execution”, from Suffolk County Council’s plans to close Chelmondiston waste site in May. Read the full story here

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There is to be a Review Meeting of the Shotley Parish Council at 7.30pm, Shotley Village Hall, Large Committee Room on 24 March 2011

Click here to see the agenda

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Do you struggle with download speeds? One of our readers would like your advice

I've lived in Shotley Gate now for near on 23 years and I am wondering when it will be that the 'snail' otherwise know as 'broadband' will join the 21 century technology !? Does anyone have a similar problem( I'm currently with AOL) as I really struggle with download speeds?

Any suggestions greatly received ? Many thanks. David Grimsdale

If you have any suggestions for David please e mail to us here, and we will pass them on. Thanks Ed

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ESE Passenger Transport Enquiries offer a downloadable PDF format

click on the link here to view or contact ESE Passenger Transport Enquiries on 0845 606 6171. Further information on local buses can be found here on MyShotley.com

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Are you trying to raise funds for your group/organisation

The Ipswich and District Council for Voluntary Services are holding a fundraising surgery on 29th March, Shotley Village Hall. 10am-2pm. By appointment only. To book your appointment contact Sue Clements on 01473 261111 or E Mail Sue direct

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Crimes in your area, Suffolk's most wanted and lots more information. See all of the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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The latest quarterly newsletters from Suffolk Constabulary’s 30 Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) are available now.

Each edition of Community News features the latest information on each SNTs work to tackle local policing priorities as well key contact information. They are available directly from your local SNT or can be viewed here

SNTs work directly with local residents and businesses to establish local policing priorities, making the area a safer and more pleasant place to live.

Each SNT is made up of police officers, police community support officers, special constables and volunteers who work closely with local partners such as district and borough councils to establish swift solutions to crime in your area - which could range from anti-social behaviour to noise and litter.

Community engagement is key to establishing local policing priorities and each SNT holds regular public meetings where local issues and concerns of residents are discussed as future priorities. Officers are also on hand at regular street meets, police surgeries and mobile police station visits.

For the latest meetings and engagements - as well as a chance to read more about your local officers and past priorities solved by the team - log on to www.safersuffolk.org.uk and enter your postcode or phone 01473 613 500.

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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council have announced their intention to come together and form a new council in April 2013

Primarily driven by a need to cut costs the two councils have already begin a process of "integration." Integration will mean that the two authorities will share a Chief Executive, who will be appointed in the next few months. Following this new heads of service will be appointed, they to will work for both councils. Over the next year the service delivery teams will come together to create a single staffing structure across the two councils, this has already happened for waste collection for example.

"Merger" is the political integration of the two councils. Residents across the two districts will get their opportunity to vote as to whether or not they favour a single authority in a public poll later in 2011. More information on this can be found here

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Response to the Parish Clerk from Tim Yeo regarding the closure of Chelmondiston Household Waste Recycling Centre

DICTATED BY TIM YEO MP AND SENT ON HIS BEHALF:

Dear Ms Rowlands

Thank you for contacting me about the closure of Chelmondiston household waste recycling centre. I do appreciate the concern of Shotley Parish Council. However Suffolk County Council is facing some very difficult decisions to cut its spending. These decisions are necessitated solely by the unprecedented public sector financial deficit left behind last year by the Labour Government.

I have received a briefing from Lisa Chambers, the Portfolio Holder for Waste, about this decision which is attached. She adds to this:

“Since the possibility of closures was first announced in December there have been three main areas of concern raised with us:
the possible increase in fly tipping,
the extra miles some people will have to travel to get to a site, and
the possible decrease in recycling.
We have listened to these concerns and have tried to address them as best we can, given the financial constraints we are working under.

Fly tipping is, as you know, both anti-social and illegal and I am sure most Suffolk residents won’t leave rubbish where they shouldn’t. We will, however, work with our partners in the district and borough councils to prosecute anyone who does, and we will make sure the area around closed sites is kept free from rubbish.

We know the closures will mean some people have to travel further, but in deciding which sites to close we have looked at the main areas of population and have been very careful to keep a good spread of sites across the county, with the vast majority of Suffolk residents still able to drive to a site within 20 minutes.

Despite the closures, we remain committed to increasing household recycling to 60% by 2015. We hope Suffolk residents will continue to help us achieve this ambitious target by using their kerbside collections and the hundreds of community recycling banks around the county.

We would like to work with communities to find alternative and innovative ways to reduce, recycle, re-use, recover and compost Suffolk’s waste.”

I hope you find this information useful. I appreciate that you may disagree with Suffolk County Council’s reasoning on this occasion. Nevertheless I fully support the Council in its efforts to tackle the problems caused by the Labour Government’s overspending. The steps it is taking will help to place its finances on a sustainable footing to ensure its future capacity to provide important services across Suffolk.

Yours sincerely

Tim Yeo

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Provision of Public Toilet facilities – Bristol Hill, Shotley Gate

Babergh Council are considering the future of the public toilet facilities on Bristol Hill. Options and information are detailed in the schedule (click for link). Do you have an opinion? - contact us with your views

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Latest bus timetable information uploaded

Click on the link here to view the full timetable for our local bus services and updated details for the buzzabout and dial-a-ride.

Note from Ed - we must say a big thankyou to local resident Richard Pryke for putting all of the details together!

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

See all of the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Shotley Peninsula - Brand new luxury self catering accommodation at affordable prices

Orwell View Barns opened last summer and provided accommodation for the TV company which made the programme now showing on BBC2 (Tuesday evenings) - A Farmer's Life for Me.

Orwell View Barns is brand new luxury self catering accommodation at affordable prices! Every bedroom has a bathroom, and prices start at only £11.90 per person per night in our largest barn which sleeps up to 6 people based on a 7 night stay.

The key feature of the project has been the conservation, preservation, and renovation of the historic Hill House Farm buildings to holiday units (called Orwell View Barns), and the installation of a biomass wood fuelled boiler for heating them. The wood fuel is sourced from managing our own woodland by coppicing and thinning existing woodland, without compromising the needs of wildlife.

Orwell View Barns has just been short listed for a Creating the Greenest County Award in the category for the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty! The award winners will be announced at a prestigious award ceremony at Wherstead Park at the end of March.

Hazel Wrinch Owner of Orwell View Barns says "We think it is important that we protect our distinctive landscape and rich, diverse wildlife in Suffolk, which exists in a delicate balance. Our high quality environment in the AONB on the Shotley peninsula cannot be taken as "a given" and we must work hard to maintain and enhance these natural assets".

The barn conversions attracted grants from Suffolk & Coast and Heaths under the AONB Sustainable Development Fund and a Department of Energy & Climate Change grant for the biomass boiler/district heating scheme."

For more information click on the website here

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Public meeting to be held regarding the closure of Chelmondiston Household Waste Recycling Centre

Public meeting on 23 March at Shotley Village Hall at 7pm. District and County Councillors will be attending, also Lisa Chambers - SCC Portfolio Holder for Waste and Mark Deer - Services Manager of HWRCs. PLEASE come along and let your views be known!

Thanks go to Cllr Dave Wood for organising this event.

Shotley Parish Council

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Emergency Public Right of Way closure - Footpath 13 & 15 Shotley Marshes

Footpath 15 Shotley in its entirety, and Footpath13 from Footpath 15 in a northerly direction along the river wall to approximate Grid Reference TM2471435692. - Click here to see the map

Reason for closure

Safety reasons during urgent repairs along the Shotley embankment

Date of closure

With immediate effect until 1 April 2011

Alternative route

No suitable or safe alternative route will be available during the works.

Enquiries regarding this closure should be made to the following:-

Applicant Environment Agency

Contact name Catherine Harries

Telephone no. (01473) 706844

Email Catherine.harries@environment-agency.gov.uk

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Suffolk Police are warning motorists who are driving a vehicle not belonging to them using their own fully comprehensive insurance, they may no longer be covered to do so.

Despite the assumption by many that a fully comprehensive insurance policy would cover drivers to use another persons vehicle with their permission, there has recently been a change in a lot of insurance policies and this often no longer comes as standard.

One issue that officers specifically want motorists to check is in relation to driving another person’s vehicle with the owner’s permission when the vehicle does not have an insurance policy in place. With recent changes the majority of insurers now stipulate that the vehicle being driven must at least have third party cover.

If a person is stopped in a vehicle that is not their own and are unsure if their policy covers them to drive another vehicle, officers will have to complete a check. If it is discovered that the driver is not correctly covered it could result in a fixed penalty notice fine of £200 and 6 penalty points or a day at Magistrates Court. The vehicle will also be seized.

Inspector Julian Ditcham of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Stopping vehicles and checking insurance policies will take up the time of the members of public and of our officers. This information will appear either on the front of your certificate or in the small print, so it is the driver’s responsibility to make sure they are covered.

“We do realise that there is a lack of awareness of this policy change so this is a polite reminder to all motorists to have a double check. However, we are also aware that there will be people out there who are deliberately offending and therefore appropriate action will be used wherever necessary.”

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Do you live in Shotley?.....Could you be a Community First Responder?

Community First Responders are a group of local people who 'volunteer' to respond to certain emergency calls on behalf of the East of England Ambulance Service in the Shotley area.

Full details can be read on their link page here

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Results of Thursday’s Suffolk County Council meeting

Chelmo tip will close from 9th May, Portman Road is not closing and will be our ‘nearest’ site!

Shotley will lose the School Crossing patrol that took us years to get in the first place.

No buses after 6.30pm in or out and no Sunday service at all, tough if you don’t drive, if you want to meet friends and go out, and/or have a job that requires you to work evenings and weekends.

However, there are glimmers of hope……

Firstly, PLEASE sign the online petition (link below) for Chelmo tip, 3657 signatures are needed, (and it’s only just over halfway there) when this point is reached, Suffolk MUST hold a review of their decision...

http://petitions.web-labs.co.uk/suffolkcc/public/Petition-concerning-the-proposal-by-Suffolk-County-Council-to-close-7-household-waste-sites

County Councillor Dave Woods came to the Parish Council meeting on Thursday straight from the SCC meeting to report back and has told us the following...

Crossing Patrol; there are ways of funding and running this service that will be available to the community, should the local willpower be there to continue this hard won service.

Buses; County Councillor Dave Woods is starting discussions with the bus companies to see what can be salvaged, rearranged or started afresh.

Chelmo tip; definitely the most complicated; certain legal points have to be checked before any of the parishes can begin to form an action plan, but signing the ONLINE petition is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do RIGHT NOW.
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Shotley Drama Group presents Sinbad the Sailor - This Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Shotley drama group are performing Sinbad the Sailor - Wednesday 23 Feb - Saturday 26th Feb. 7.30pm Shotley Village Hall. Saturday Matinee 2.30pm. Tickets, Adults £6.50, consessions £5.00 and family tickets £18 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children). Tickets are available from Shotley Post Office, Shotley Gate Post Office, The Rose PH or telephone 01473 787353.

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Half Term Activities list - run by Babergh

aged 5-19 years. Looking for something to do this half term. Take a look at Babergh activities list. Click here for the link

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Suffolk County council have provided a source of information to assist council's in dealing with enquiries from residents regarding the changes to public transport from April 2011.

Passenger Transport has drawn together all of the information relating to bus service changes, both sponsored and commercial and published them at one location on the suffolkonboard website. The list provided includes every bus service that operates within Suffolk and its status. Whilst the web page cannot at this stage advise on timetable details it will at least inform on the nature of any changes that can be expected.
The information is available at this link - Changes to Public Transport Services - April 2011
As information is received through the registration of timetables the next level of detail will be published in the timetable section of the web site www.suffolkonboard.com
The information relating to sponsored services includes actions to be taken in order to meet the revised budget for 2011/12 and we do not anticipate any further major service reductions or withdrawals other than those required to meet changes in the commercial market.

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Local resident writes in with his views on the County Councils decision to remove all School Crossing Patrols

If the Council remove the lollypop lady and, as seems apparent, parents and other volunteers can't take over for obscure beaurocratic reasons, thus making a nonsense of the Big Society of which this is a prime example for local volunteering, and if there is real concern amongst the parents for the safety of their children, then the Council should request the Highways Agency to remove all current road markings and double yellow line both sides of the road from, and including the dangerous bend from Shotley Gate, on both sides of the road from the bend up to Orwell Drive. Yes, people may still park on these lines. Yes, the local police patrol, carefully timing their visit, may only be able to catch them occasionally, but the school itself could name and shame those who persist and also combine with the police for effective policing.
Also add a zebra crossing at a safe point below Orwell Drive with clear visibility in both directions for those who live on the side opposite from the school.
Of course it will not be popular with the parents. But it will be 10 times more popular with Shotley Gate drivers trying to get to work from 8.30 to 9.00 not having to queue and navigate the cars parked on the left hand side, doors flying open, people getting stuff out of the back and the boot of their car.
Nobody in a position of authority is in it to be popular. If things obviously need doing, then it is their resposibility to do them or get them done. So let's go to it.
Richar Rossiter

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Shotley School launch their own website

Shotley School have launched their own fabulous website. Take a look for all of the latest school information. www.shotley.suffolk.sch.uk

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Babergh Core Strategy Newsletter Winter 2010/11

Babergh's Planning Policy Team have produced the first edition of the BDF Core Strategy Newsletter.

Paul Bryant from the Planning Policy Team says "It is our intention that we will use future editions of this newsletter as a means of communicating to you as quickly and efficiently as possible any significant updates as we work towards the delivery of a Core Strategy for Babergh."

Take a look at the newsletter here

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

See all of the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Agenda for This Thursday's Parish Council Meeting

Come to Shotley Parish Council meeting, Thursday 17 Febuary, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. Draft agenda here

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Burglary - Shotley Gate

On Thursday 10th February between 1.30-6am on Herveys Close, Shotley Gate offenders entered a property through an insecure door and removed cash from a wallet and two sets of car keys.

A black Audi A4, registration CW05 KKG and a silver Volkswagen Golf, registration W157 VGU were stolen from the driveway.

A black fleece coat, Ipod Classic and a Tom Tom satellite navigation system were in the stolen vehicles.

Were you in the area at the time, did you see anything suspicious? Do you know the name of the offender or offenders? If you have any information please contact Suffolk Police on 01284 774100 quoting reference HD/11/282.

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Alton Water Run 2011 – get on your trainers and support our village schools

The 4th annual Alton Water Run will take place on Sunday 8th May 2011.

The Penninsular event features a 10k adults race and a 2k fun run which is aimed at families and youngsters.

Both the runs start and finish at the main Alton Water site and follow scenic routes around the reservoir.

The 2k Fun Run starts at 9.30am followed by the JAFFA endorsed 10k run at 10.15am. This allows some of the keener parents to first run with their children and then go on to run the 10k course!

There will be lots of family entrainment on offer and a delicious BBQ feast, hot and cold drinks and other refreshments.

Julia Holdcroft, chairman of the 2011 run said “children will be given the opportunity to have a try at various sporting activities on offer locally, such as golf, football, Scouts and dancing. Other fun things to do include a mega slide, bouncy castle and face painting. It promises to be so much fun for all the family”.

The Run is organised by the PTA’s of 3 of the Peninsular schools, Tattingstone, Holbrook and Stutton primary and all funds are split evenly amongst the 3 schools.

Gates open for registration and breakfast from 8:30, so don’t forget to set your alarm early!

For further information please contact:
AWR Chairman - Julia Holdcroft, Tattingstone 07977 252864 www.altonwaterrun.co.uk

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Notification of temporary road closure

Anglian Water major mains replacement works - click on highlighted area to see Maps of the road closures

C413 Back Hill Holbrook and C411 Fir Tree Hill, Harkstead Road, Holbrook Road, The Street Harkstead, Rat Hill and The Street Erwarton.

Works will be carried out in phases and the dates/timings given are approximate and dependant on weather conditions and progress.

Only one closure will be in operation at a time.

Phase 1 – approx. 4 weeks - 24 February to 24 March 2011

C413 Back Hill, Holbrook.

Diversion via the B1080 Church Road, C411 Fishponds Lane, Fir Tree Hill and vice versa.

Phase 2 – approx. 9 weeks - 24 March to 27 May 2011

C411 Fir Tree Hill, Harkstead Road, Holbrook Road, Holbrook/Harkstead between the C412 New Road and U4112 Ipswich Road.

Diversion via the C412 New Road, C410, U4112 Ipswich Road and vice versa.

Phase 3 – approx. 2 weeks - 23 May to 4 June 2011

C411 The Street, Harkstead from the U4112 Ipswich Road to River House east of Church Lane.

Diversion via the U4112 Ipswich Road, C410 Brick Kiln Road, U4114 Rectory Road, C411 and vice versa.

Phase 4 – approx. 4 weeks - 18 July to 20 August 2011

C411 Rat Hill, Harkstead between the C410 Lower Houses Road and Shop Corner.

Diversion via the C410 Lower Houses Road, Brick Kiln Road, U4109 Bylam Lane, B1456 Main Road, U4120 Erwarton Walk, C411 The Street and vice versa.

Phase 5 – approx. 4 weeks - 15 August to 17 September 2011

C411 The Street, Erwarton from just west of the U4122 Ness Road to St Mary’s Church.

Diversion via the C411 Shop Corner, Rat Hill, C410 Lower Houses Road, Brick Kiln Road, U4109 Bylam Lane, B1456 Main Road, U4120 Erwarton Walk and vice versa.

Phase 6 – approx. 5 weeks - 16 May to 24 June 2011

C411 The Street, Erwarton between St Mary’s Church and the U4120 Erwarton Walk.

Diversion via the C411 The Street, Shop Corner, Rat Hill, C410 Lower Houses Road, Brick Kiln Road, U4109 Bylam Lane, B1456 Main Road, U4120 Erwarton Walk and vice versa.

Phase 7 – approx. 3 weeks - 10 June to 2 July 2011

C411 The Street, Erwarton/Shotley between the U4120 Erwarton Walk and Shotley Street.

Diversion via the U4120 Erwarton Walk, B1456 and vice versa.

N.B. Phase 4 to take place once Phase 7 complete

Phase 6 to take place once Phase 3 complete

Phase 7 to take place once Phase 6 complete

Enquiries regarding these closures should be made to the following:-

Applicant Anglan Water Services Limited

Contact name Mr T Mhlanga

Telephone no. (01733) 414338

Email Tmhlanga@anglianwater.co.uk

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BIKESAFE – Workshops for skills that could save lives

Suffolk Police are giving motorcyclists across the county an opportunity to improve their skills and become better and safer riders by attending a motorcycle course.

In conjunction with Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Police is running a series of ‘Bikesafe’ motorcycle workshops in a bid to decrease the number of motorcyclists being killed or seriously injured in the county.

Bikesafe is a nationally recognised police-run biking initiative focusing on education, and aims to improve rider awareness and rider ability. In 2008 it won the prestigious Motorcycle Industry sponsored Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for achievement and innovation.

The workshop includes classroom sessions covering topics such as positioning and cornering, plus an escorted ride-out session with a police motorcyclist who will offer an accurate and personalised assessment of the rider’s performance. Furthermore, the Saturday afternoon session will include a first aid session, focusing on injuries that could be obtained from coming off a motorcycle.

Chief Inspector Ady Dawson said: “This is an excellent opportunity to improve your riding skills. Hopefully through education rather than enforcement we can work with the motorcycling community to bring down the number of deaths on our roads.”

The workshops are held at Police Headquarters at Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, and are on the following dates in 2011:

18 - 19 March
8 - 9 April
27 - 28 May
10 - 11 June
15 - 16 July
19 - 20 August
23 - 24 September

Bikesafe is suitable for all qualified riders regardless of biking experience. The course is aimed at those wishing to add to the skills they have already acquired and improve their level of riding and general road craft.

The workshops cost £55 per person. For further information on Bikesafe workshops, call Hayley Batterham or Pc Kevin Stark on 01473 613730 or email bikesafe@suffolk.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively details about the course can be found at www.suffolk.police.uk

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Please sign the petition to save the Chelmondiston Household Waste and recycling centre

.....We have recieved many emails giving information and links to the petition that is currently up and running to try and save the household waste and recycling centre. Here is just one of them:

WE often use the waste site at Chelmo, now its one of the 7 sites down for closure to save SCC £2million. If 3,000 people sign the e-petition at SCC website, this will trigger a review and debate, so if you want it to be reconsidered, please sign the e-petition below.

Only Suffolk residents will be counted!!

Please click here to be taken to the link

NOTE FROM ED...Thankyou to everyone who sent e mails and links in

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A big thankyou to Margaret Bynoth of Kitchener Way for this fabulous poem regarding the Chelmondiston Household Waste and recycling centre

We've got the hump
Don't take our dump
We use it all the year

Fly-tipping and pollution
is not the right solution
So take time to hear our fear

We trust you will
not dispense this bitter pill
And see reason in our plea

We are happy to meet
And discuss this feat
and even bring the tea!!!

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Shotley Parish Council writes to Suffolk County Council in response to the possible closure of Chelmondiston Household Waste and recycling centre

Click here to read the letter.

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Burglary and Theft of Motor Vehicle in Shotley .....and all the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Local Job Vacancy

Ultimate Care Uk are a local Peninsula based Care Agency. A vacancy exists for a carer who is available to work 5 days a week from 7am - 2.30pm. This position will include some weekend work, 1 Saturday, 1 Sunday and 1 full weekend every 4 weeks. More hours are available should they be required. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. Excellent rates of pay for a very rewarding career. For more information and contact details click on their website here

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One of our readers writes in, in response to the possible closure of Chelmondiston Household Waste and recycling centre

Hi

Perhaps the following will help to clarify the proposed closure of The Chelmondiston recycle centre............

I received the following information from Mark Deer of the Waste Services Management at S.C.C. concerning the possible closure of the Chelmondiston Recycle centre.

Mr Deer is keen to hear from members of the public who wish to voice an opinion on the matter. SEE CONTACT BELOW.

People wishing to object to any possible closure should ALSO contact the elected members of Suffolk County Council who will be voting on this issue before 17 February.

Please note time is very short for opinions to be voiced before a decision is made.

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Proposed closure of household waste recycling centres and reduced opening hours

Suffolk County Council is facing its worst financial situation ever and needs to find savings of over £40 million by April 2012. Every area of the council’s work will be affected.
One proposal is to close seven out of the county’s 18 household waste recycling centres and reduce opening hours on the sites which remain open.
We remain committed to reducing, reusing and recycling as much waste as possible. We are proud that Suffolk is one of the top recycling counties in the country, with over half our waste recycled. We aim to get that up to 60% by 2015.

Key dates

No decisions will be taken until the full council meets on 17 February 2011.
Any agreed changes won’t come into effect until after 1 April 2011.

Sites to close

It is up to full council on 17 February 2011 to decide if any sites should close. In the meantime we are considering which ones could close. We are looking at factors such as the number of people using each site, recycling rates, the cost of running each one and the spread of sites across the county.

Proposed new opening times

To come into effect on 1 April 2011, if councillors agree to reduce opening hours.

Summer (April to September) 9am until 5pm – Monday to Saturday
Winter (October to March) 9am until 4pm – Monday to Saturday
All year round 10am until 4pm - Sundays and bank holidays, the sites will close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, as usual..

Allowing businesses to use the sites

The county council is also considering allowing businesses to use some sites for a charge. This will give them more options for disposing of their waste. It will also help to encourage more recycling of business waste - this currently stands at 25% as opposed to over 50% for household waste.


Mark Deer
HWRC Services Manager
Waste Management Services
Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House
Ipswich
IP1 2BX

T: 01473 264789
M: 07730811016
F: 01473 216915
E: Mark.Deer@suffolk.gov.uk

For up to date information on the Suffolk HWRC Service www.Suffolkrecycling.org.uk or www.twitter.com/suffolkHWRC

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Last year saw the launch of the Shotley Peninsula Cycling Campaign (SPCC), which now has over 100 members. Our aim is to encourage more people to cycle safely on and around the peninsula. Our specific objective is to create a new, largely traffic free, community path (suitable for cyclists, pedestrians and wheel-chair users), from Ipswich down to Shotley Gate, along the B1456 corridor – an ambitious but exciting project. We also hope to create links across the peninsula to Holbrook, particularly to the High School, and Alton Water.

The SPCC has commissioned a feasibility study into this proposed path; work on the study has already started, and should be completed in April. It will propose a draft route and look at likely demand, likely costs, and the phasing, of the different stages of the project. We are aiming to present this at a Public Meeting on Wednesday May 4th 2011 (7.00pm) at Shotley Village Hall. A question and answer session will follow; we also hope to be publicly launching our web site. Non-members, as well as members, are welcome.

On Sunday 10th April 2011 from 10.30am to 12.00noon, we are holding a Fun Cycle Ride for children of eleven years and under, in the grounds of Woolverstone Hall, courtesy of Ipswich High School for Girls. All children need to bring their own bikes and safety helmet, must be accompanied by an adult, and need to arrive by 10.15 to register in order to take part. Light refreshments will be available.

You can join our campaign (just £5.00 annual subscription per household) at the Fun Ride, or Public Meeting, or contact our Treasurer, Jane Goyder, for an application form (Tel.01473 328314, or contact via email )

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Chelmondiston Household Waste and recycling centre - possible closure!!!

One of our readers has sent us an e mail expressing her concern at the possible closure of the Chelmondiston Household Waste and recycling centre......

"After visiting the Chelmo Tip today I learnt that it could be closing unless it can be proved, very quickly that there is significant support for it. Apparently the staff were told just before Christmas and they find out next week whether or not it is still going to stay open. There are 7 sites going to be closed and ours has been picked as a possibility.

Not only that the Portman Road sale is going through which means the nearest tip for us is Foxhall which is going to mean about a 30 mile round trip just to do the right thing and recycle."

Show your support for the centre by e mailing your concerns to Babergh District Council hwrc@et.suffolkcc.gov.uk

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Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

Burglary and criminal damage in Shotley .....and all the latest news in your local neighbourhood watch newsletter here

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Agenda for This Thursday's Parish Council Meeting

Come to Shotley Parish Council meeting, Thursday 16 December, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. Draft agenda here

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Viking Forest Project - Scarecrow making competition

We are holding a scarecrow competition to coincide with Images of Shotley – Reflections of Rural Life 2011. Saturday 2nd April 10.00 am – 5.00 pm. See full details here.

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Images of Shotley - Photographic competition

Whether you’re a photographic genius or not, get your camera out and start snapping. Send us your photos of “Shotley Fun” – anything you like which will raise a smile and relates to the peninsula. A prize will be awarded for the picture which really captures the flavour of Fun in Shotley. The photos will form part of an exhibition at the ‘Images’ event at Shotley Village Hall on the 1st & 2nd April. Read full details here see a history of "Images of Shotley" here.

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Suffolk Archive and Classic Film Festival

Suffolk Archive and Classic Film Festival Friday 28th January 2011 at 7:30 pm.

This will be a unique opportunity to see some more classic East Anglian Film Archive footage. Films to be shown including Queen Elizabeth II arriving at Shotley and visiting HMS Ganges in the early 1960's, Farming Suffolk and "Spring Offensive" (Farming in WW2). Tickets £6-00 (including a light supper). See Full details here

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Charity Gig at the Shipwreck

Come along this Saturday (22 Jan) to a charity gig night in aid of Cancer Research UK. Held at the Shipwreck 7.30pm. Entry is £2 per person and children are free. 3 great bands and 2 acoustic sets ... ring the Shipwreck for more details 788865

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Latest Shotley and Erwarton Business directory uploaded

Need a plumber, electrician or another local business. View the Shotley and Erwarton Business directory here

Note from Ed ... This is a large file and may take a short while to download

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