News and Events

Church Road in Alpington will be closed from 16th Feb, for urgent cable repair works. It’s the stretch from the school crossroads halfway to the church.

From the official notice: …

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the C374 Church Road from its junction with U76372 Wheel Road for 136 metres northwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Alpington will be temporarily prohibited/restricted.

Alternative route is via: Bergh Apton Road, Mill Road, A146 Loddon Road, Slade Lane, Church Road (Bergh Apton, Yelverton, Holverston, Alpington).

The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: CityFibre Holdings Limited.

The closure/restriction is necessary or expedient because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The closure/restriction is anticipated to take place on 16^th February 2026 but the Road may continue to be closed/restricted until the 20^th February 2026 where the closure/restriction is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

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Feb/Mar 2026 edition of Eleven Says, the Newspaper of the Bramerton Group of Churches covering 11 Parishes.

A newsletter from the East Pye Solar Farm project.

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We are writing to you with an update for East Pye Solar.

We would like to thank everyone who has engaged with the Scheme and provided feedback during our Phase Two Consultation which took place between June and August 2025, and our Targeted consultation which took place between October and November 2025. The views and comments we have received from stakeholders has helped to improve our understanding of the local area and the aspects of East Pye Solar that you consider important for us to prioritise as we further develop our proposals.

Scheme Update Newsletter

The Scheme Update Newsletter provides an overview of the comments submitted to us during the Phase Two and Targeted Consultations, and how we are using this feedback to continue to shape a strong set of proposals that are sensitive to the concerns of local communities and key stakeholders, ahead of our submission of our Development Consent Order (DCO) Application to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS). 

Please find the newsletter linked here. It can also be accessed via the Documents page on the Scheme website.

Next steps

We plan to submit our application in February 2026. PINS then has 28 days to decide whether to accept it to proceed to the Examination stage. For full details regarding the Examination stage, the wider DCO process, and how you will be able to have your say, please visit the PINS website. To be part of the Examination process, register for updates on the Planning Inspectorate’s East Pye Solar webpage

If you have any questions regarding our proposals for East Pye Solar or would like to arrange a meeting with the team, please reply to this email, or contact us via our communication channels listed below. 

Kind regards,

Community Relations Team

Email: info@eastpyesolar.co.uk

Freephone Information Line: 0808 281 3175 (Open Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm)

Write to: FREEPOST East Pye Solar

Website: www.eastpyesolar.co.uk

A notification from the Parish Council clerk about a Parish Councillor role vacancy for the Yelverton parish area.

The Yelverton FC home fixtures for January and February 2026, on Garrick field.

1ST TEAM

17/1   LODDON   AWAY
24/1   NORTH WALSHAM   HOME
7/2     DERSINGHAM   AWAY
14/2   WAVENEY   HOME
17/2   NORTH WALSHAM   AWAY
21/2   MUNDFORD   AWAY

RESERVES

17/1   NORWICH UNITED   AWAY
31/1   CORTON AND CARLTON COLVILLE   HOME
7/2     LOWESTOFT TOWN   HOME
14/2   SHRUBLANDS   AWAY
21/2   BLOFIELD RESERVES   HOME

UNDER 18’S

18/1   HORSFORD   AWAY
25/1   WYMONDHAM TOWN   HOME
1/2     MARTHAM   AWAY
8/2     CRINGLEFORD   AWAY
15/2   MARTHAM   HOME
22/2   OLD CATTON   AWAY

VETERANS

18/1   BRADENHAM AND MATTISHALL   AWAY  CUP
25/1   CRINGLEFORD   AWAY
8/2     UNTHANK ARMS   AWAY

Norfolk county council has sent their regular report to our Parish Council, and they’ve passed it over to be published here on the website. It’s worth a scan to see all the stuff that’s been going on.

Kay Mason-Billig our councillor is happy to answer any questions if residents have any, and also available to assist with their county issues, and her contact details are kay.masonbillig.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk

Quiz Night at Alpington Village Hall, 7pm 10th Jan. Mince pies, mulled wine, and a raffle available on the night. Bring your own drinks and nibbles!

The next Alpington with Yelverton Parish Council meeting will be held at 7.30pm at the village hall, Mon 12th January 2026. The agenda is downloadable here.

Alpington Community Shop at the Wheel of Fortune

Extended opening hours for January:

Monday 8.30 a.m. –  10.30 a.m.

Thursday 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. –  4.00 p.m.

Friday 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. –
4.00 p.m.

Saturday 8.30 a.m. –  12.30 p.m.

Dec/Jan 2025-26 edition of Eleven Says, the Newspaper of the Bramerton Group of Churches covering 11 Parishes.