Shotley News

Would you like faster broadband?? ...

Suffolk ACRE is working with Suffolk County Council and other key organisations to campaign for faster broadband in Suffolk including the chance of attracting government funding. Many areas of Suffolk, particularly rural but also some urban communities are seriously disadvantaged by the limited speed of their broadband service. We have a chance to improve the overall service across the county but we need your help.

Please register your interest on the EEDA site now Link here This will help us demonstrate the support and level need in Suffolk.

(Note from ed .. its really easy and only takes approx 3 mins)

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The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme for East Suffolk went live on 19 November, 2009. This scheme gives the opportunity for people aged 60 to 69 to obtain a free test kit for use in the privacy of their own home. Call free phone number, 0800 707 6060, to request a test kit.

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Suffolk historian and story teller Ed Nicholls is conducting a Suffolk Ales & Smugglers Tales Tour.

Friday 26th March at 7pm. Travelling from Ipswich to Shotley with Gemini Travel. £15.50 per head includes a 2 course evening meal and return travel. Bookings via the Ipswich Tourist Centre or directly with Gemini Travel on 01473 462721 www.geminiofipswich.co.uk

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Chickens have been killed and stolen from a number of allotments in and around Shotley in the last few weeks. Police are investigating but would be grateful for any information received about these crimes.

Capel St Mary Police Station. 01473 613500

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Councillor Steel speaks at the babergh development committee meeting, 20th jan. Read his speech here

You can keep up to date with development on the Ganges Page here

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Suffolk police issue a countywide warning on metal theft .....

Businesses and members of the public are being urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons or vehicles to the police, following a number of thefts of metal and associated items over the past two months.

In December 2009 there were at least 30 instances of theft of items such as scrap metal, cabling, lead from roofs, car batteries and components and pipes and plumbing supplies. So far in January 2010 (to 27th) there have been at least 46 reported thefts across Suffolk.

The value of metal has increased over time, and people should be vigilant in protecting their property and that of their neighbours. Owners of properties vulnerable to metal theft are urged to make their buildings and sites as secure as possible to keep criminals out. Where possible it is advised to use security lighting to deter thieves, and CCTV can also deter as well as capturing images of offenders and their vehicles. All gates and entrances to premises should be properly secured. Valuable property can be marked and photos taken, to identify it if it s recovered. Industrial Watches are in place in many areas, contact your Community Watch Liaison Officer on 01473 613500 for further details.

In some cases several thousand pounds worth of metal in its various forms has been stolen from premises, which takes a considerable amount of time to remove and a vehicle to transport. Any sightings of persons acting suspiciously near building sites or any property with lead roofing, or cold calling looking for scrap metal should be reported to police.

Anyone with any information about metal theft should contact Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Suffolk police issue a countywide warning on fraud.....

Police are again urging anyone considering buying a dog via the internet to be alert after further reports of a scam designed to get money under false pretences were received by officers.

Suffolk Police issued a warning earlier this month after a Rendlesham resident spotted an advert on the internet for a Siberian husky puppy saying all that would be needed to buy the puppy was the cost of transportation several hundred pounds.

The buyer was told there was a shipping company involved and was asked to pay half of the cost. She was then asked for more money as refundable insurance. In total £350 was sent off to an address in Africa.

The buyer was then told that the dog was stuck at a UK airport and that further cash would be needed for permits and again several hundred pounds was requested. The buyer then contacted the airport and was told there were no dogs awaiting shipment.

At this point it was realised this was a scam and no further money was handed over.

Police have received several reports of residents in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Felixstowe and Bury St Edmunds being conned in a similar way in recent weeks with a variety of different dogs, usually puppies, including King Charles Spaniels, Pugs and English Bulldogs, being used to entice buyers.

Police are urging anyone considering buying a dog off the internet to be cautious and not to send money if there are any doubts the seller may not be genuine. In many of these cases the buyers have transferred money to banks or addresses in Africa despite the seller often giving a story that they are UK based.

As with any transaction it is always wise to speak to local sellers/ tradesmen to get quotes or view items before agreeing to purchase as many reputable companies/ dealers will be covered by other guarantees and trade association good practice.

Regards
Police Direct Team

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Does anyone have any old pictures of the brickworks they would like to share. One of our readers who is tracing her family tree would like to see some ... read her letter here

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Fire breaks out at the Suffolk Food Hall .. read the full story here

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The Shipwreck, Shotley marina are holding a "Help for Haiti" benefit gig for the victims of the earthquake. Friday 29 Jan. More information here

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Theft from Suffolk Churches. Theft of lead from a stained glass window and from a church roof have been reported as part of 3 separate incidents from rural churches in Suffolk recently.

Please be aware of these incidents and report any damage to or any suspicious activity around churches to 01473 613500, particularly in the more rural and isolated areas. If you have reason to believe a crime may be in progress please use 999

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Images of Shotley weekend 23/24 April. Friday evening is a film and supper evening at Shotley Village hall. Saturday is whole day of planned events including a Dawn Chorus walk (optional). Art Exhibition, ploughman lunch, arts and crafts and lots more. Click on the link above for full details

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Photographic genius or just a happy snapper? Do you have a picture which captures the flavour of Shotley Life? Why not submit it to Images of Shotley photographic competition.

To find out more information on the Images weekend past and present click here

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New items added to for sale page!!

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TREE OF LIFE EVENTS

Sat 20 Feb. 3-6pm Chelmondiston. An all age creative space with the Tree of Life team. More information here

Sat 20 Mar 10–3.00 pm. Woolverstone. A Creative Writing Workshop led by Liz Minister. More information here

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Heating oil theft - keep yours safe! Credit card scams - dont get caught out and much more in the latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter here .

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Come to Shotley Parish Council meeting, Thursday 19 November, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. Draft agenda here

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Message from Barbergh regarding refuse collection backlog:

Week commencing 18 January Babergh crews are on refuse and will continue to clear refuse side waste left in black sacks beside the refuse bins up to Friday 22 January. After this date Babergh will return to no side waste. Monday 18 January – the garden waste vehicle will be continuing to clear any missed recycling. Garden waste service will start as usual on Tuesday 19 January and continue for the rest of the week.
CSD & JCT to continue sending out clear sacks free of charge to Babergh residents up to Friday 22 January. Clinical, medical, trade, bulkies, bin deliveries and sacks will continue as normal

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New Parent/Toddler group for children 0-5years to run at Shotley primary school. The Cherry Blossom Children's centre are running the groups every Wednesday from Jan 13, 9-10.30am. Come along and meet other parents/carers with children of a similar age. More details here

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It’s that time again – Oh yes it is! The members of the Shotley Drama Group are counting down to the opening of their annual pantomime which this year is ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.

Once again the group has maintained its tradition of blending new faces with established players to keep its production fresh. The show is on at Shotley Village Hall, Feb 17–20th. Tickets are £6.50 (adult), £5 (concession) & £18 (family, 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children). Doors open at 7pm each evening & 2pm for the Sat matinee.

Tickets are on sale at both post offices and The Rose. For more information about Shotley Drama Group call Carol Blumfield on 01473 787353.

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The venue for the Babergh East Neighbourhood Panel meeting in January 2010 has changed. The meeting will now take place 7.30pm Monday 18th January at the Town Hall, Hadleigh -We look forward to seeing you there. Babergh East Safer Neighbourhood Team

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Suffolk 2012 open weekend is to be held 23-25 Jul 2010. Are you part of a group that could benefit from a grant to hold an event??

The London 2012 'Open Weekend', is an annual UK-wide celebration of art, culture, sport, and everything that makes up the London 2012 Games. It's an opportunity for local community groups to showcase themselves and inspire others.

Suffolk are launching 'Suffolk Open Weekend' to enable community groups, groups of individuals and parish or town councils across Suffolk to hold small cultural and sporting events to mark London 2012 Open Weekend. This is being supported by the Culture and Sport and Community Cohesion and Inclusion Delivery Partnerships. Further information about these partnerships can be found here. If your group or organisation would like to hold such an event, and would like to apply for a grant of up to £500, apply online at: http://www.openweekendinsuffolk.com. There are two funding rounds, the first closes on 22 January 2010 and the second on 16 April 2010. Events must be scheduled to happen within Suffolk during the '2012 Open Weekend' which is 23rd to 25th July 2010.

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East Suffolk Association for The Blind (Shotley Peninsula Branch) announces its programme of events Jan-June 2010

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New Year - New You?? .. Want to raise your general level of fitness? why not visit Peninsula Sports centre and the FITNESS GYM SUITE.

A superb fitness facility with all the latest equipment to enable you to reach the level of general health and wellbeing you want. Fully trained staff and programs designed to meet your individual needs. Excellent membership packages available. A range of classes are also available to members and non members including circuit training and aerobic sessions All facilities are open to non members and discounts are available for block or club bookings. Tel 01473 328015

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Soup-a-lunch at the village hall has been cancelled for this coming Wednesday (13 Jan). The next lunch will be held on Wed 10 Feb

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The Shotley Emergency Planning team has been in contact with the District Emergency Planning Officer. There has been a significant change in the weather forecast for our area for today, the heavy snow that was forecast has remained offshore - Shotley may experience some small flurries of snow and a brief thaw may take place. The District Emergency Planning Officer will keep in contact with the local team to assist with any local requirements.

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Shotley School closed today due to bad weather. To get up to date information on school closures click on this link to the Suffolk County Council Website

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Do you need information on whether the buses are running in the bad weather ... keep up to date with Ipswich Buses on Twitter. Link here

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Latest school newsletter from Shotley Community Primary here.

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Can you help a reader with tracing some of her ancestors who may possibly have worked at Ewarton hall in the 1700's. Read her letter on our Letters page

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Criminal Damage Shotley Gate:

Between 11.30pm Saturday 26th and 9.10am Sunday 27th December on Kitchener Way, Shotley Gate offenders have damaged a Nissan Micra that was parked in the street. Damage consists of the aerial being bent back, the wing mirrors were kicked and scratches were made on the drivers side door.

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/09/1858.

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Suffolk Constabulary are urging drivers to use caution when driving in wet and icy conditions.

At around 8.10pm on 25 Dec, 2 police units attended the A14 at Bury St Edmunds westbound where a taxi had collided with the central reservation. No-one was hurt. The two marked vehicles and cones were positioned to warn oncoming traffic.

A Ford Ka approached & collided with an officer and one of the marked vehicles. The officer & his colleague fell over the central reservation and into the eastbound carriageway. One officer suffered arm and leg injuries, the other suffered pelvic injuries, both were minor. The female driver of the Ka suffered whiplash. The A14 was closed westbound until around 3am.

Drivers are asked to slow down at the first sight of blue lights in the carriageway, to enable a safe stop if necessary, and to take extra care in wet or icy conditions.

The following advice has also been issued for drivers -

During wintry weather conditions: · Ask yourself is your journey essential?
· Check the local and national weather forecasts.
· Listen to local and national radio for travel information.
· Tell someone at your destination what time you expect to arrive.
· Make sure you are equipped with warm clothes, food, boots and a torch. In snowy conditions, take a spade.
· Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out and carry a screen scraper and de-icer.

Vehicle condition: In winter it is even more important to check your vehicle is well maintained and serviced.
· Keep the lights, windows and mirrors clean and free from ice and snow.
· Keep your battery fully charged.
· Add anti-freeze to the radiator and winter additive to the windscreen washer bottles.
· Make sure wipers and lights are in good working order.
· Check that tyres have plenty of tread depth and are maintained at the correct pressure.

Adjust your driving to the conditions:· Hail, heavy snow and rain reduce visibility.
· Use dipped headlights and reduce your speed.
· Dazzle from winter sun can be dangerous. Keep a pair of sunglasses handy and slow down.

Rain: In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those required for stopping on dry roads. This is because your tyres have less grip on the road. In wet weather:
· You should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will increase your ability to see and plan ahead.
· The rain and spray from vehicles may make it difficult to see and be seen.
· Remember - test your brakes if you have driven through a section of flooded roads before you drive at normal speed.

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Link to the website containing all Magistrate Court results , lists of the most stolen motor vehicles and more in the Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter here .

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Tree Recycling: Do you need to dispose of your Christmas Tree?? .. Collimer Close Car Park - Chelmondiston will be open for tree recycling (composting) during this coming weekend 9/10 Jan. Please can you ensure you remove all decorations!

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Bin collection: Bins in Shotley and Shotley Gate will be collected this week on Thursday 7th January (weather permitting!) instead of the usual Wednesday collection date.

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MyShotley.com would like to thank everyone for their continued support to make this website the success it is for our community and a very happy 2010

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Mrs Newman and the staff at Shotley Community Primary would like to wish all of the pupils and their families a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing everyone at the start of the new term on Tuesday 5th January.

A letter was due to be distributed to all pupils today please click here to view a copy.

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Shotley and Chelmondiston Primary and Holbrook High all CLOSED due to the severe weather. Information taken from BBC Radio Suffolk.

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Dig out your hats, coats and scarfs ....

There is a high risk of severe weather affecting parts of east and southeastern England during Friday (tomorrow). Heavy snow showers will give accumulations of 5-10cm on low ground and 15-20cm over hills. Some drifting snow is likely in the strong north to northeasterly wind. This could cause disruption to travel networks. Outdoor events may also be affected by the snow.
For more info and advice from the met office click here:

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Your Safer Neighbourhood Team have confirmed dates for 2010 surgeries in the large committee room at Shotley Village Hall.

Time - 6.30-8.00pm

Dates: Wed Feb 24, Mon May 24, Wed August 18, Mon Nov 22

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Whats on updated with "Tree of Life" events for January

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Santa and his helpers will be at the Shipwreck On Sunday 20th December between 3-5pm. See Whats on for this and more festive/new year activities.

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Come to Shotley Parish Council meeting, Thursday 19 November, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. Draft agenda here

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Keep up to date with whats happening at the HMS Ganges Association Museum. The winter newsletter is available to read here

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Theft of motor Vehicle - Holbrook.

On Wednesday 9th December between 5pm and 5.30pm in Holbrook offenders have stolen a white Leyland Tipper lorry vehicle registration L937 ABJ from the rear of a school.

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 BU/09/3754.

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Details of Buzzabout and bus services for Stutton, Holbrook, Harkstead and Shotley Areas over the Christmas and New Year Period available here

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DOUBLE FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION – STUTTON

Two people who died in a road traffic collision in Stutton on Saturday 5th December, have been named by police.

Officers were contacted by the ambulance service just before 12.40pm, reporting a head-on two-vehicle collision on the B1080 between Brantham and Stutton about half a mile from the junction with the A137.

A blue Ford Focus and a white Audi were involved and the drivers of both vehicles - a woman driving the Focus and a man driving the Audi - were pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman has been named as 24 year old Sarah Lee from Colchester. The man has been identified as Matthew Anderson, also 24, of Holbrook.

A man who was a passenger in the Focus, the only other occupant of either of the vehicles, was taken to Colchester Hospital with what relatively minor injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision. If you saw the incident or either of the vehicles on the road prior to the crash please call PC Roy Dade at the Serious Collision Investigation Team at Police Headquarters on 01473 613500.

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Pine, Single Bed and reclining green armchair added to for sale page!!

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Do you have an event you need to publicise?? .. our Whats On section looks decidedly empty - let me know any event details and I will include them on here for you (free of charge of course!!)

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Criminal Damage in Shotley Gate!

Between 9pm Saturday 28th November & 9.40am Sunday 29th November a red Rover 200 parked on Tudor Close, Shotley Gate has had the rear window shattered

Also on Great Harlings, Shotley Gate at around 9.40am Friday 27th November a property has had the draught excluder from the letter box broken off and crumpled paper has been placed into the opening.

If you have any information relating to these incidents please call Hadleigh police on 01473 613500 reference HD/09/1734

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Anglian Water to start the refurbishment of the sewage pumping station within the toilet block, Bristol Hill. Letter of notice here

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East Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team invite you to come along to meet local police, discuss local issues and find out what is being done in your area. The meeting will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 15th December, 2009 at the Pinewood Community Centre

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The Viking Forest Project welcome your company this Sunday 6 Dec at a "Cutting and Raking" session, Golden Wood, Shotley - to include a sausage sizzle!! .. read more here

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Letter received from "ex Ganges Boy" regarding the developement on the site. Read it on the Letters page

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Shotley, Chelmondiston and Woolverstone parish councils respond to the public meeting held, Wednesday November 18 on the proposed development on the Ganges site. Click on the Parish name to read the relevant response.

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2 Seater sofa added to the sale page!!

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Read the Latest information and safety advice in your Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter here

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The webmaster for www.MyShotley.com is now offline until 1st December - any e mails and enquiries will be answered after this time.

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Come to Shotley Parish Council meeting, Thursday 19 November, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. Draft agenda here

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Holbrook High School students are donning their wigs and gowns to compete in the Bar National Mock Trial Competition at Norwich Crown Court on the 28th of November. Full article here

(click on the photograph for a larger version)

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Babergh’s Development Committee scheduled to consider the application on Ganges Site at a meeting on Wednesday November 18 - Due to the expected level of public interest the meeting will be held at the Council Offices in Hadleigh. Full details here

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Fatal road traffic collision this morning- Wherstead. Do you have any information. More details here

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Babergh DC issue the second newsletter regarding the repair and restoration of the HMS Ganges Mast ... read it here

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Tree of Life announce two new events for December. Read more here

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Local resident has written to MyShotley urging others to join him in emailing or writing to the Royal Mail to try to get a postbox re-sited:

Casper De Boer hopes that for safety and accessability reasons Royal mail will consider re-siting the post box outside Netherhall to the corner of main road and Great Harlings.

Read full details here

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Local resident Emma Graham shortlisted to the last 6 in " The Great British Garden Competition" ... read more here

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FREE TV on offer on the for sale page!!

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Babergh release a briefing note explaining the latest position on the former Ceremonial Mast. Read more here

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Swine Flu Vaccine - have you had yours yet? ... read all the information you need to know here

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THEFT- Shotley. An Erde aluminium trailer has been stolen from outside the back of a house sometime between 5pm 20/10/09 and 8am 21/10/09. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Bryan Scanlan at the East Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473 613500 quoting reference HD/09/1512.

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Waste Collection Changes in Babergh & Mid Suffolk. Your bin collection may be changing read more here

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On Sunday 8th November there will be a Remembrance service at St. Mary's Church Shotley in the morning. Then members of the HMS Ganges Association will reassemble at approximately 12 o' clock (depending on the arrival of a chaplain) behind the Shipwreck, near the new memorial plaque on the sea wall for a short service to honour all the boys and men who served at HMS Ganges.

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Local resident urges people to join her facebook page which has been set up to try to reinstate the midnight bus to shotley - read more and leave your comments here

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ANOTHER MISSING CAT APPEAL. Have you seen Bear? He likes to play around the Churchyard, the Vineyard and Old Hall Road in Shotley. A £50 reward is being offered for his safe return. Click on the picture for a larger image of Bear.

Please contact Harriet with any details on 07980 338953 or 01473 787441

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Dog Trainer wanted. Full details in the wanted section of the Classified Ads page. Click here for the link

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Read the Latest Local Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter here

Police are urging residents to display specially designed posters if they do not want to be disturbed by trick or treaters this year. Posters can be printed off via a link in the newsletter above.

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Whoops a Daisy to host a Crop/Crafter retreat day 8th November. 10.30-4.30pm at the Shipwreck, Shotley Marina. Click here for full details

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Come to Thursday's Shotley Parish Council meeting, large committee room, Village Hall, 7.15. Everyone welcome. Agenda here

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Learn how to save a life!! BBC Suffolk has teamed up with St John Ambulance to offer a free first aid course (normal cost is £25 per person) The 3 hour "How to Save a Life course" teaches emergency life support - from the recovery position, CPR, choking, life threatening bleeding and first aid for infants, children and adults.

You can register your interest in attending the course by calling 08700 10 49 50 and quoting 'BBC'. Calls cost up to 8p per minute from some landlines (a minimum connection fee of 8p may apply). Calls from other networks may vary; calls from mobiles may cost considerably more.

The St John Ambulance will contact you with a course date once the level of interest has been established.

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Come and get crime reduction advice and find out what your local Police team has been doing at the Shotley Peninsula Safer Neighbourhood Public Meeting. Holbrook Village Hall. Wednesday 21st October, 8 pm. All residents welcome.

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Throwing something away? STOP!! If you live in and around the Ipswich area, Why not offer your reusable items to members of the IpswichRecycle group. Keep it out of landfill and recycle it by making it available to others to reuse. Link to the IpswichRecycle group here.

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Shotley has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. Want to be more active and involved in decisions that affect the village? Contact the Parish Clerk or read more details here

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Colour television for sale. Details here

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Babergh DC issue the second newsletter regarding the repair and restoration of the HMS Ganges Mast ... read it here

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Car added to for sale page. Details here

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Highways Agency to commence work at The Street, Shotley

General maintenance to the roadside ditch will be undertaken within the next 21 to 28 days between Styngham Cottages And The Corner Garage.

This should hopefully stop the surface water ponding on the carriageway after a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall.

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Viking Forest Project, Cutting and Raking at Golden Wood, Shotley plus Barbecue. Sunday 27th September, Sunday 4th October and Sunday 11th October 2009. 10 o'clock onwards. Click here for details

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Telephone company scam, How to recognise a stroke, Custody visitors required and more in the latest Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter. Link here.

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Updated Tree of Life events on "Whats on" click here for details

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A reader needs her windows cleaning - does anyone have a recommendation for a local window cleaner? .. if you do please get in touch with us here

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Get fit, have fun and meet new friends......

A newly formed Morris dancing group would like to expand their members ... Miss Fits Border Morris dancers are a boisterous and energetic dance group meeting every Friday at 4.30 in Chelmondiston Primary school.

They have performed recently at Chelmondiston summer fair and The Woodbridge folk festival.

Please go along and join their group for a good stress reliever and a giggle - no prior dance experience needed.

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Misty the cat is still missing ..... can you please check any sheds, caravans, barns etc, especially if you live near the footpath from Shotley to Ewarton/'The Brickyards' Rose Farm Lane. (Click on the photograph for a larger version). Any information call Jenny on 07510 288593.

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Can you help?? We have had a request from one of our readers who is trying to trace an ancestor. Robert Maulden was a Gamekeeper who lived in Church Road, Shotley in 1891 ... More details on our letters page

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The 1st Shotley Scouts are calling out to all parents who are able and willing to help them set up a Beaver Scouts colony. Read more here.

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Fun Fair coming to Shotley Village Hall. 10,11 and 12 Sept. See posters around the village for more information.

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Village shocked and saddened by youngesters death. More

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Lots of great information in the latest Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter. Link here.

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New Domestic cleaning company launched in Shotley......Davis domestic cleaning services. Got your cleaning covered! Covering all household and domestic cleaning on the peninsular - contact nathan ovel 07743653748/01473 788926 nathanovel1980@hotmail.co.uk

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A date for your diary .... Whoops a Daisy, Bristol Hill will be hosting a Macmillian coffee morning in aid of Cancer research on Friday 25th September from 10.30 onwards. 20% of craft sales will be donated and there will be running card make and takes, a raffle and obviously lots of tea, coffee and yummy cakes!

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Shotley Surgery list their Flu Clinic dates (this is for the seasonal flu vaccine and not swine flu). Full list of dates here. If you would like help to give up smoking or lose weight click on this link.

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Looking for something to do this weekend - Don't forget the craft market at Shotley Village Hall. 12-5 Sunday 6th.

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Car added to the for sale page click here to view.

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Athletics are coming to Shotley Village Hall - commencing 17th September. If you are aged 7-14 and would like to take part please contact Caroline for further details on 787015.
Date and time are:

5.30-6.30pm. Sept 17,24. Oct 1,8,15,22/10. Nov 5,12.

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Yard Sale Monday 31 August 11-4pm at 33 Orwell View Road. Tons of bargains which include toys, books, videos, ornaments, clothes and much much more. Its going to be a lovely day so come abd bag yourselves some bargains.

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Misty is still missing, (please see the listing for 10 Aug) if you have any information please call the following numbers: 01473 788887 or 07510 288593

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Family Music Day - Sunday Sept 27. Parents, children and grandparents are being invited to launch themselves into a universe of instruments, sounds and stories during an afternoon of music-making activities in Babergh. Read more here.

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Lots on in the village this week - Beer festival at the Shipwreck, Summer Holiday activities at both Ganges Wood and Football Daycamp at the Village hall... Dont forget to check the "Whats On" page.

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THEFT- Shotley Marina. Friday Aug 14 at 4.25pm a male offender has gone on to a private pier and stolen a small amount of electric wire and then stripped the copper from inside.

Description: White male aged approx 25yrs, slim build, 5 10, short dark hair. Wearing a hooded top, white t-shirt & black track suit bottoms with white stripes down the sides. He was carrying a black holdall.

Were you in the area at the time, did you see anything suspicious? Do you know the name of the offender? If you have any information please contact Suffolk Police on 01284 774100 quoting reference HD/09/1119.

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Hamster/Gerbil cage, electric lawnmower, Hornby 00 gauge, various model railway items and boxed set of Harry Potter books added to For Sale. Victorian Coping bricks wanted ... see all items here

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Come and find out whats going on in the Village. Agenda for Shotley Parish Council Meeting Thursday 20 August. 7.15 in the large committee room, Shotley Village Hall. Everyone Welcome

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SYNC - Shotley News Youth Crew is the new group for young people in the area and they invite you to a BBQ on Tuesday 25 August to promote this new venture. Please call 07950 526020 to reserve a place - only 50p! Read more

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Award Joy for Shotley Youth Group ... read more

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Burglaries, Bogus callers, ASBO trackers and more more in the latest neighbourhood watch newsletter.

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Missing Cat!! - Click here for a larger version of his picture......Misty is a brown coloured cat (from siamese mother) with blue eyes but is big (moggy dad) and has been missing since Tues 28 Jul. Can walkers along the footpath from Shotley to Ewarton via 'The Brickyards' Rose Farm Lane be especially vigilant. Misty often goes hunting along the riverside and in the fields towards Ewarton. He is a very much loved pet. If you have any information please contact 01473 788887 or 07510 288593 or jenny.pavey@btinternet.com

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4 Aug

Babergh DC issue a newsletter regarding the repair and restoration of the HMS Ganges Mast ... read it here

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4 Aug

Play Station 3 a ladies bike and a wooden surround fire place and extras added to the for sale page

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Do you need a "Flu Friend" - Shotley Good Neighbours may be able to help you with getting prescriptions and shopping. The "Flu Friend" service is not just for the elderly. You can make contact with Good Neighbours by phoning 07799 873881 (phones manned 9am-6pm).

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See more photos and a recording of the performance given by Shotley School Children at the Surf and Turf Project held at the Shipwreck on 4th June. Click here to see the images.

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Burglary in Church Walk, Shotley .. Can you help??

Between 2.30pm 19/07/09 and 1.10pm 20/07/09. Offenders broke into a house by smashing a window and stole items including two laptops, a digital camera, a briefcase and jewellery. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to DC Tim Wheatley at Sudbury CID on 01284 774100 quoting reference HD/09/986.

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View speed camera sites (both mobile and fixed sites) from Suffolk Road Safe. Cameras being used are listed <here>

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Stolen Road Signs - Renewed Appeal. <More>

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Classified section updated with 250 books for sale ... Click here to view all adverts

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Latest Neighbourhood Watch newsletter <here>

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Dont forget the turn up and play session this Friday in Ganges Wood Play area. This and lots more can be seen in our Whats On section

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Making criminals pay - Suffolk police are asking for your help. <More>

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Do you have such a space or do you know of one? If you can help, please call Jane Chevous on 01473 780451 or Ann Baeppler on 01473 327089

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A resident in Holbrook received a telephone call last week from a female claiming to be from Suffolk Constabulary, she was offering to undertake a risk assessment on the property following a series of burglaries in the area. Suffolk Constabulary s Crime Reduction Officers only carry out security surveys for victims of crime and those who request them, and do not make cold calls. Anyone receiving an unsolicited call should not disclose any personal information, request contact details to call them back and hang up if you are unsure. Anyone with any concerns should contact Suffolk Police on 01473 613500.

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Agenda for 16 Jul Parish Council Meeting, 7.15pm Shotley Village Hall. Everyone welcome (we are very friendly!!)

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Are you attending the Lattitue festival this coming weekend. Suffolk Police have some advice on how to keep your belongings safe read more.....

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MyShotley has received an e mail from the Police regarding road sign thefts read more......

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Can you help? .. Alan has written in wondering where it was he might have stayed when visiting HMS Ganges in 1953 .. read his letter here

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Do you have an opinion on the bus service for the penninsula? See recent comments here

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Many thanks to everyone who replied to a request for broadband suppliers in the Shotley area. And a special thanks to Darryl who sent in this link to a comparison site which may help anyone looking for a supplier.

http://www.broadband-finder.co.uk/

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A reader from Holland is trying to trace a long lost friend from Shotley via our letters page... Can you help? Do you know Lupin and Donald Kier or their children Holly, Connor or Mo who may have moved to Aberdeen?? ..read the details here

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Do you have a dog which may be suitable as a police dog, is your property secure and much more in the latest neighbourhood watch newsletter <here>

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Classified section updated with Trampoline for sale ... Click here to view all adverts

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A local resident has written in and would like to know if anyone is aware of an alternative company to BT that can offer Broadband in the Shotley area? ... if you have the answer please e mail us.

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Babergh DC issue their latest e-newsletter aimed at keeping local stakeholders up-to-date about the future of the former HMS Ganges site. Read it here

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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

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

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Latest local Neighbourhood Watch newsletter. Guide for rental landlords, warning to be aware of purse theives and more........

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

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30 Jun

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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.

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

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“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

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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

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

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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

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Once again gardeners of Shotley are busy sprucing up their ‘patches’ large, small, formal or wild, for your delight! Shotley Open Gardens 20th June... read more

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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)

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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

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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

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The Starfish holiday club has a new theme for the summer holidays on "Love food, hate waste" find out about the many activities around this enviromentally friendly idea <here>

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

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

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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>

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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.