Big Sky Writers have published some new work. Myths & Legends is a collection of 6 short stories from our very own local writing group.
Update on Community Centre Extension
Many thanks to everyone who responded to the community engagement exercise and completed the online survey or attended either of the 2 open days. The was overwhelming support (95%) for the idea and over two thirds favoured the 2 storey option. A special thank you to those that volunteered to help with the project – […]
2020 the wettest year for a long time
Roy Lee’s rainfall figures for December 2020 have just been published. Nearly 1 metre (994mm to be precise) of rain fell during 2020 making it the wettest year since Roy began keeping records in 1998 – 23 years ago! You can view the figures here or download the Excel file
Together
BigSky writers have produced some new pieces inspired by the pandemic. Read on
Extension of the Community Centre public consultation event
The Centre has been actively pursuing the possibilities of improving and extending the facilities to meet known current and future needs as identified in the original Neighbourhood Plan Household and Youth surveys. They have been very fortunate in being able to engage the services of a specialist architect (Sean Jeffries) through the Suffolk Pro-Help Scheme […]
Stradbroke Cinema
You can now purchase tickets online. Just go to the event page and click on buy tickets.
New Permissive Footpaths
We are delighted to report that two new permissive footpaths in Stradbroke will open on the 1st July, thanks to the generosity of Rattlerow Farms (in particular Charlotte & Adrian Lawson) working in partnership with the Stradbroke Trust. One of the paths will be of great benefit to some allotment holders as it links the […]
Covid-19 Testing
Over the coming days a number of mobile testing facilities will be available in our area. Please do not contact or attend any of our local GP surgeries. The testing is being carried out at different sites and you must book an appointment, To find out more follow this link.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk can give advice on problems at work, help people struggling to pay their bills and work out if people are getting all the financial help they are entitled to. We are open Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 3.30pm and Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm. People can call us on 01449 676060 or […]
Spring Bouquet
BigSky writers would like to present to you a Spring bouquet of our latest writing. Some will make you smile while others will make you think but we hope you enjoy reading our pieces and perhaps allow you some escape from our current situation. GRD