Shotley News

Are men being overlooked in the social stakes within the village... read on if you would like to socialise a bit more....

It was good to see that an enterprising young Mum is organising a Coffee get together for Mums at the ‘Shipwreck’ once a month.

Can I be the only bored and/or lonely ‘Silver Top’ bloke in the village, are there any other House Husbands/ Widowers / Retired men? I am retired and wondered if anyone would just like to meet up for a coffee/tea/ beer or whatever, just once in a while say once a month during the day, on a regular basis, to chat and enjoy a bit of company for an hour or so?

(I have 2 super little dogs that I love to bits, but they’re not too hot on conversation!)

Please call me on 787557, or ‘E’ mail to geoffeastwood@talktalk.net if you are interested

Local resident express her views on the Ganges site via our letters page. Let us know your views here

On 20 June 2009 local residents opened their gardens (and alotments) for us to see for Shotley Open Gardens 2009.... pictures added here

Monthly coffee morning at the Shipwreck. It is held the first Wedensday of every month 10-12 oclock. See What on for more info.

New craft classes being run in Jul and Aug at Whoops a daisy craft store on Bristol Hill. Details in Whats on and more information on the website

Week long Beer and Music Festival announced at the Shipwreck, Shotley Marina. Sat 15 Aug - Sun 23 Aug click here for a full events list

Classified Ads section updated with more items Link here. If you have something you would like included fill out the submission form here

Can you recommend a central heating engineer?? A local resident is having trouble getting someone to service her GEC 100 boiler - apparently they were a common fixture in the houses in Kitchener Way/Ganges Road when they were built - Do you have the same boiler and can recommend an engineer if so e mail us here

Suffolk Police & Suffolk Trading Standards warn people to be on their guard for companies that target the vulnerable by cold-calling for the purpose of selling mobility equipment. Calls are often followed by a personal visit from a salesperson who uses hard-sell techniques to persuade the customer to buy mobility aids that they might not want. For further advice or anyone who feels that they might be a victim contact Suffolk Trading Standards on 0845 4040506.

Not sure how to dispose of your unused paint? - Read some tips and information from Babergh <here>

“Volunteers and the Law” is a training course run by Babergh for those who are responsible for working with or managing volunteers to understand all aspects of current legislation. To attend this Free course click here

Is your community group ‘fit and healthy’? Why not come along for a free Health Check at one of the “Beat the Credit Crunch” Roadshow. Click <here> for dates and more information

Third round of funding for small community grants introduced by The Babergh East Local Strategic Partnership <more>

Suffolk’s Big Weekend will take place over the weekend of 20th and 21st June with free offers and discounts on eating out, attractions and events. Suffolk's Big Weekend

Do you recognise this school cap? Is it a cap from Shotley, Suffolk? A reader has sent this picture in and would like more information. If you can shed any light on its origins please e mail us <here> (Click on photo for a larger image)

Are you an allotment holder or gardener with excess produce? Keep chickens and produce too many eggs? If you are interested in forming a loose association of local amateur producers with a view of selling surplus produce in Shotley contact Ian Palmer 07799 371095

Whats on updated with dates for a monthly Tea Dance. Dance (with instruction) to be held at Shotley Village Hall 2-4pm on the first Monday every month. Tickets £3 including refreshment. Contact Margaret de Boltz 788286

Save yourself £1,000 a year and enter a free prize draw with SuffolkCarShare.com!

Latest local Neighbourhood Watch newsletter. Rogue Trader Crackdown Yields 200 Crimes, County Wide Horse Watch Launched and more........

NEW STORE OPENING BRISTOL HILL IN SHOTLEY GATE!!!!! Whoops a Daisy is opening its doors on 13th June and has everything you require for your crafting needs. Come and have a look - 10% off of all purchases on the opening day. For all offers and more details see <Here>

Read the latest Activity Report for the East Suffolk Association for the Blind - Shotley Peninsula Branch

Local resident writes to Babergh's planning officer expressing his views on the application to build 404 retirement homes on the Ganges site.... read his letter <here>. Do you agree or do you have a different opinion. E mail us and let us know.

Why not celebrate Fathers Day at the "Fathers Day Fair" Suffolk Food Hall. Free Admission and Free Parking. Lots of attractions and events. In aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance. <More information here>

Like Coffee, fancy a chat and to socialise? Then why not join a local coffee morning at the Shipwreck. It is held the first Wedensday of every month 10-12 oclock. See What on for more info.

Your new Classified Ads page with a for sale and wanted section is now up and running ...click here to view

What's On section updated with Ganges Wood Summer holiday activities in July and August. Including dates for the Skate Park, a Football daycamp and Basketball Coaching

MyShotley.com will be bringing you a new for sale/wanted section on the site very soon. Advertisements will be free of charge to local residents. If you have any items you would like to sell please e mail us including a description of the item and your contact details

Shotley Parish Council has produced a Community Emergency Plan. The plan sets out how Shotley Parish Council will provide local assistance and parish information in support of the emergency services and Suffolk Resilience in times of a major emergency. Read More <here>

Are you fed up with the state of the our footpaths in Shotley - one local resident makes their views known via our letters page.

The Shotley Annual Parish Council Meeting is this Thursday 21 May at 7.15pm in the large committee room, Shotley Village Hall. Agenda <here>

The Suffolk Foundation is looking to award grants up to £3000 to community groups on the Shotley Pennisular. For more information and a link to their website click <here>

The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Unit is currently expanding its volunteer scheme, and providing an opportunity to get involved with an important new initiative as part of work to care for the Suffolk coast and estuaries. Interested? read more <here>

Latest local Neighbourhood Watch newsletter.

Join in a celebration of new music and poetry inspired by Suffolk’s changing landscapes, traditions and memories! The Surf and Turf project - Thur 4 June 5-7pm at the Shipwreck, Shotley Marina <More>

What's On section updated with Ganges Wood Summer holiday activities in July and August.

An invite to all residents to the launch of "Youth News", A film made by a group of young people in Shotley. The film portrays a snapshot of life in the Village from both a young person's and adult perspective. Look out for the posters around the village. Tue 26 May 7-9pm Shotley Village Hall.

R M Martial Arts introduces new programmes for 2009 at the Peninsula Sports Centre, Holbrook High School. Something to suit all ages and levels of fitness. Take at look at their website for more

Are you a member of a voluntary or community group that needs more funds ... why not get some advice from Babergh Communities Together at one of their funding and development surgeries <More>

Do you have any unwanted electrical items? Fridges, toasters etc - If so take them along to the village hall car park between 10-12 on Saturday 9th May <More>

Don't forget to come along to the village hall this weekend for Images of Shotley Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 10-4pm

Latest website statistics show that we had over 14000 unique visitors last month to the site ... why not use this as an opportunity to promote your group, organisation or event by e mailing us

ARE YOU LIVING WITH DEMETIA? If you have dementia, or are caring for someone with dementia, you will probably already be aware of how difficult it can be and wondering where you can go for information and support. More information from the The East Suffolk Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society <here>

Suffolk Police Crime Prevention experts offer top tips to prevent Bogus Callers getting away with your valuables. More information <here>

Read what your elected Parish Council have been up to, and news about your village, in the Digest of the February and March meetings.

Community groups - Babergh Communities Together are holding a network event on communicating effectively. Anyone who wishes to help their group stand out from the crowd are welcome to attend <more>

Come to Thursday's Shotley Parish Council meeting, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. <Agenda>.
Includes HMS Ganges mast update, Stour footpaths, and Church Green.mast.ma

Our apologies for this notice being published late onto the website. The Parish Clerk has had technical issues with her computer.

To all of the readers of MyShotley.com, I am sure you will join me in thanking Jeremy for his dedication and commitment to this site over the last 4.5 years and wish him all the best for the future.

I will just take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Tess Brown and have lived in Shotley Gate with my family for the last 3 years. I am very excited to be taking the MyShotley.com website forward from here on in.

Lastly a request to any of you involved in local groups/organisations, if you have an event you would like publicised, a group that requires more members or a news item you would like to share please contact me via tessa@myshotley.com

Unwanted Vehicle Collection - Free collection during Spring Clean Suffolk, 1 to 30 April, 2009. For an application form/more information, see the Babergh Website or call 01473 825882.

Come to Tuesday's additional Shotley Parish Council Review meeting, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.30, 10 March: <Agenda>.

Register for Suffolk SAFEKey - a keyholder service offered by Suffolk Constabulary.

• Latest local Neighbourhood Watch newsletter

Are you using Twitter? Stay connected with Shotley and Babergh news, through the social networking tool everyone is talkng about. Follow twitter.com/myshotley and twitter.com/BaberghDistrict

Come to Thursday's Shotley Parish Council meeting, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15: <Agenda>. And read Digests of what the Council discussed at their December and January meetings.

Babergh is hosting its annual business evening and consultation with business ratepayers on Tuesday 3 February at the Stoke by Nayland Hotel.

Come to Thursday's Shotley Parish Council meeting, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. <Agenda>.
Includes HMS Ganges, youth engagement, Stour footpaths, parking at Shotley Post Office, and affordable housing.mast.mast.