On the Buses

There is a vacancy for a “bus person” at the Kirton & Falkenham Parish Council.

The roll of the PTLO (Public Transport Liaison Officer) for Kirton and Falkenham is to deal with any queries or complaints from residents and inform them of any changes made to the bus services though the village.

For more information contact Sheila Wardener on 01394 448081 Read More...

Music in Felixstowe lunchtime concert this Wednesday

it's nearly summer and we're bravely starting the lunchtime series at 1.00pm this Wednesday at St Andrews Church.(hopefully it will be warm)
Michael Nicholas and John Cooper, present and past organists of St Mary le Tower are presenting a delectation of duets
for combinations of keyboard instruments including the mighty Wurlitzer that is the St Andrew's organ!
Admission is £5 and we provide drinks to go with your packed lunches.

Hot off the press, I can announce that the May lunchtime concert will be on Wednesday May 23rd at 1.00pm,and feature Emily Bennett singer/ violin with Spencer Horton the amazing guitarist. They'll be singing a host of songs - rock, ballads, jazz and folk, for which they are quickly becoming sought after in the area.
You can tell your friends that you heard them here first!

Hope to see you soon,

Hattie
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National Scout Community Week 14–20 May

1st KIRTON SCOUT GROUP

National Scout Community Week

14th – 20th May 2012

National Scout Community Week challenges all Scout Groups to do something for their community. During the week the 3 sections will be litter picking around the village during their usual meeting times.
Cubs on Monday, Beavers on Tuesday and Scouts on Wednesday. Please look out for them.

On the 20th May we will be holding our annual Car Boot Sale on the Recreation Ground. For more information please contact Kerry Banham 01394 211320.
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Internet security alert

Yes, the clocks have gone forward and it’s security warning time again.

A warning from Suffolk Constabulary (in a letter to a friend following a spate of house burglaries in the Knodishall, Marlesford, Leiston, Heveningham, Badingham and Bungay area). Probably only affects computers with the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Whilst using the internet, a message flashes up onto your screen, which you will also find locks your computer, with words to the effect of it being from the Metropolitan and Strathclyde Police (or similar forces). The message will imply that you have been viewing unsuitable web sites and they have locked your computer to prevent further viewing; you are then asked to pay £100 or a similar amount to have your screen unlocked, but even if you pay you will find your machine remains unusable... Read More...

The Band of the Honourable Artillery Company

The Band of the Honourable Artillery Company
celebrating their 250th anniversary present a concert at
The Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe
26th May 2012
7:30pm
Tickets £15 (concessions £9) available from the Spa box office 01394 282126
or www.thespapavilion.com
We welcome your support
All proceeds are to the Royal British Legion
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Better Broadband

The public consultation period for Suffolk Better Broadband Programme is open from now until 31st March 2012.  Full details of the programme,  under which the government will provide additional funding to improve high speed and superfast broadband coverage in Suffolk is at  www.suffolk.gov.uk/broadband.  All residents of Suffolk are encouraged to respond to the questionnaire on this website and Kirton and Falkenham Parish Council will be producing a response to the consultation in relation to this parish.  If you live in the parish and would like your views to be taken into account in this response please email the parish clerk, Colin Shaw before 25th March.  Your personal information will be treated in confidence.  Alternatively you can also respond directly to Sufflok County Council.  Details on how to do this are on the website.above. Read More...

Drum Camp Festival

D R U M  C A M P  F E S T I V A L  201 2
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th July, Bungay, Suffolk
A Celebration of Rhythm Voice and Dance from Around the World


Please see below details of this year's amazing Drum Camp Festival.
The line-up is incredible and of course the same wonderfully exclusive atmosphere and top-notch workshops all day.
If you book before 30th April, full event and weekend tickets are £20 cheaper!!!
So read on...

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Welcome brochure

There’s a revised version of the Welcome brochure in the downloads section or here.
If you have new neighbours, please take them a copy. Read More...

Gardeners Club 2012 Programme

The 2012 programme of the Kirton & Falkenham Gardeners Club is now here. Read More...

Temporary closure of Footpath 17, Kirton

Suffolk County Council proposes to close footpath 17, Kirton for its entire length, approximately 100m either side of Kirton Sluice, to enable urgent repairs to the Sluice flap gate. There is no suitable alternative route. The closure will operate between 24 February 2012 and 6 April 2012, but if necessary may remain in force for six months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
 
Colin Shaw, Clerk Read More...

Better Broadband for Suffolk

If you need to surf faster click http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/broadband
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Music in Felixstowe - February Newsletter

We’re into February having had 2 memorable concerts in January. The first with the Classic Strings was judged to be the best yet by some.
The two performances of Mozart by candlelight were wonderful, and the visiting musicians both remarked how challenging and rewarding it was to have so many in the audience and in such close proximity!

I was in a dilemma as to whether to continue having lost £3,000 last year on the concerts. Please support the concerts when you can – we need you!
The next concert is on February 12th at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Old Felixstowe, and features the Ward Quartet. Read More...

No buses today Monday 6 Feb

No bus services in Kirton & Falkenham today due to adverse weather.
Check with bus service web site for further information. Read More...

Parish Council Agenda 6 February 2012

PARISH of KIRTON & FALKENHAM

NOTICE OF MEETING

I HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE that a meeting of the Parish Council of the above Parish will be held at:
THE RECREATION GROUND PAVILION

on Monday the 6th day of February 2012 at 7.30 p.m

Signed…Colin Shaw...... Clerk

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Mobile Shop

The mobile shop, which has regularly been visiting the Village Green on Wednesday mornings, has (following suggestions from parishioners) begun making a stop in the region of No 100 Bucklesham Road, on its way to the Green. Parishioners in this part of the village are encouraged to make themselves known to the shop and support this stop.
Colin Shaw, Clerk Read More...