Final preparations are now being made for the Fersfield Street Tea Party and Meadow Games (Sat 2 June, 5pm-7pm), and the Bressingham–based event (Mon 4 June, 5pm until late).
We want people from both villages at both events, please! Saturday’s event is for children and adults throughout; Monday’s caters for all ages up to around 8pm, with a more adult ‘flavour’ from the 8.30pm hog roast onwards. A copy of the programme and details of each household’s Parish Council jubilee mug distribution, will be delivered throughout the villages shortly. Come and enjoy yourselves at the two venues: Street Party Tea and Games on the meadow on Saturday; further Tea Party for Children on Monday and Sports and Entertainments. Then the Hog Roast, Grand Jubilee Raffle andLlighting of the Beacon by our torch-bearers at 10.15pm. Licensed Bar on Monday: enjoy a good eat, drink & chat!
We also need volunteers for helping get everything ready and clearing up afterwards so if you can assiste call Richard T: 01379 687355. PLEASE TAKE A FULL PART AND HAVE A GOOD TIME AT THIS UNIQUE CELEBRATION.
OUR LOCAL SHOP HAS EVERYTHING!
Family spurns supermarket for village store
Article by Judy Foster, Diss Express, 18 May 2012
A Fersfield family who have vowed not to shop in supermarkets but buy all their food locally has said the decision is paying dividends.
The Gosman family does the majority of its food shopping at the Bressingham village shop, supplementing grocery shopping with home deliveries from a milkman and an organic vegetable box company plus occasional visits to the farmers' market. The decision to spurn supermarkets has, they say, not only resulted in savings in petrol but als means a healthier diet and less food wastage.
Debbie Gosman said 'This made sense to us to do this because we can get on our bikes to go the village shop. We live around two miles from the Bressingham shop, whereas the Diss supermarkets are six miles away. We are saving an awful lot on petrol - around £22 per month which is a substantial saving. It's been a revelation". Full article and more photos >
SUE & ALICE - RACE FOR LIFE - PLEASE DONATE NOW!
We are running 5K (a challenge for Alice I assure you!) in Bury St Edmunds on 24th June, in the hope to join the fight and raise as much money for cancer research as possible!! The last few years have been tough with various family and friends becoming unwell with the disease and the outcomes have been good and bad. We are currently facing the disease again, all the more reason to run this year to help improve outcomes in the future. Plus a great reason to get active and have some fun! Anyone wishing to run with us feel free to join, and any donations would be appreciated - you can donate by going to our Race for Life page - click here. Thank you!! Sue and Alice xxx
SUE MILLS TREKS for the ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY - PLEASE HELP!
Sue Mills is doing a trek in the Lake District on the 23, 24 and 25 June, climbing four peaks - Skiddaw, Scafell Pike, Scafell and Helvellyn. All sponsorship money and donations received will go to the Alzheimer's Society as Sue is self funding so please help her by giving generously. Sue's trek is to raise awareness of Dementia and Alzheimer's as her husband, sadly has dementia, is only 62 and is now in the new dementia wing at the Julian Hospital in Norwich. If you'd to help please use Sue's Just Giving page - click here.
URGENTLY WANTED:
A new Parish Councillor for the Bressingham and Fersfield Parish Council
A new Footpath Warden for Bressingham and Fersfield Parish
As a result of recent resignations, the above positions have now become vacant. If you are interested in either please email Mike Mortimer, the Parish Clerk or call him on T: 01379 642763.
Say Yes! to faster broadband for Norfolk
As part of the Norfolk County Council led BDUK plan, Norfolk has secured a significant amount of funding from the Government to install the infrastructure required to improve broadband speeds and access across Norfolk. We now need to attract competitive bids from telecoms providers to install the actual infrastructure, but before we do we need individuals and businesses in Norfolk to register their interest so we can show the demand for better broadband.
The more demand we demonstrate the more attractive the proposal becomes to telecom providers, this will maximise their investment allowing us to get the best value from the public funding spreading superfast broadband to more of Norfolk .Register your demand NOW!- click here >
TENNIS/NETBALL COURT - Village Playing Field
The newly refurbished court is now available for your use. Tennis will be £10.00 for the year and you will be given the entrance gate code when you pay your fee so you can play whenever the court and you are free. The code will be changed regularly so we will need an email address or phone number to let you know the new code. We hope this facility will be well used by yourselves and friends alike. Contact T: 01379 688375 to get started.
FUN DAY OUT! - INTER VILLAGE GAMES
These games, held at Framingham Earl High School on Sunday 10 June, 10am start, are against other villages in South Norfolk. In our small village category we reached the final at UEA Sportspark in September where we were up against all other villages in Norfolk. We came 8th in our category - not bad for the first year. The aim of the games is to keep us all a bit healthier so if you would like to participate please call Brenda (T: 01379 688375) and she will give you details of the different events. Come and join the FUN!
Special Discounts for locals at Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens
Alastair Baker is the Manager of Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens and the owner of Alastair’s Restaurant there. He first started work on the gallopers 20 years ago.
Alastair would love to see more residents of Bressingham and Fersfield visiting the Steam Museum and Gardens and is kindly giving us a special discount for season tickets -
20% off a season ticket for 1 to 3 people, or 30% off for a ticket for 4 people or more from the same address. To claim your discount you need to take along some proof of residence (eg an up to date utility bill) when you buy your tickets. To read more about special events happening soon click here. There is endless fun to be had at the Steam Museum and Gardens so why not take advantage of this special offer and just pop in whenever you fancy!
ALLOTMENTS FOR RENT
Want to grow your own? Allotments are available to rent for just £12 a year in Bressingham. We'd also like anyone who has a few hours spare to help us kick start them off as there is some much needed tidying to be done in preparation of plot rental. Interested in renting, helping or both? Call Michelle T: 01379 688109 or 07824515801.
ARCHERY in the Village Hall
A6-week course will be starting on Sat 9th June from 3.30-5.30pm, priced at £30 p/person, (payable in advance). Coaching and equipment will be provided.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, from 6-year olds to 80+. T: 01379 688375 to book your place.
NETBALL
“Back to Netball” aimed at young ladies over 16 or women who wish to play again or learn to play netball. There will be a 6-week course starting on THURSDAY evening 7th JUNE. The course will be held at BRESSINGHAM on the newly refurbished court on the playing field and is open to all abilities. Full details, costs, times etc telephone Sue T: 01379 308146.
YOGA
Mon 9.30-11.00 am or Wed 7.00-8.00 pm
Classes are held in the Village Hall - for full details see the poster on the hall notice board or ring Jackie T: 01379 688452.
As the longer/warmer days are here, we will also be playing on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm - great for those people who want to join in but are unable to play Saturday mornings.
BRESSINGHAM DRAMA GROUP by Brenda Webb
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We want people from both villages at both events, please! Saturday’s event is for children and adults throughout; Monday’s caters for all ages up to around 8pm, with a more adult ‘flavour’ from the 8.30pm hog roast onwards. A copy of the programme and details of each household’s Parish Council jubilee mug distribution, will be delivered throughout the villages shortly. Come and enjoy yourselves at the two venues: Street Party Tea and Games on the meadow on Saturday; further Tea Party for Children on Monday and Sports and Entertainments. Then the Hog Roast, Grand Jubilee Raffle andLlighting of the Beacon by our torch-bearers at 10.15pm. Licensed Bar on Monday: enjoy a good eat, drink & chat! 
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