News and Events

The VCHAP has moved to the next stage of the process which is the Examination by the Planning Inspector. There is an opportunity to speak at the hearing if you would like to, with a deadline of 31st Oct.

Anyone who previously submitted written comments (objections) on the VCHAP during the consultation will have been contacted directly and asked if they want to speak at the Examination hearing in January and, if they wish to attend, they must confirm the Matter and cluster on which they wish to speak by 31 October.  The Inspector will take into account the written comments previously submitted in his examination and will give these equal consideration

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are looking for feedback and ideas on a 25 year plan. Can be given in person at some events – near us, on 22nd Oct in Poringland – or via an online survey.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are creating a 25-year vision to restore this unique landscape to help wildlife and people to thrive – and we want to include your ideas and suggestions.

You are warmly invited to join us for tea, cake and a chat at one of these events below (please note booking is essential).

Gissing
Wednesday 15 October
2pm to 3.30pm

Ditchingham
Saturday 18 October
10am to 11.30am

Poringland
Wednesday 22 October
2pm to 3.30pm

(locations and more detail at link below, apparently booking is needed)

If you cannot make one of these events, please find out more and share your views using an online survey (closing date 31/10/25) by visiting norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wilderclaylands.

Oct/Nov 2025 edition of Eleven Says, the Newspaper of the Bramerton Group of Churches covering 11 Parishes.

Funds raised will support the Surlingham Church Tower Restoration Project.

2025 INTER PARISH QUIZ SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER, 7.00 PM TEAMS OF UP TO 6

PARISHES/VILLAGES CAN ENTER MORE THAN ONE TEAM!

CLAXTON VILLAGE HALL

TICKETS £12 per person TO INCLUDE A ‘CHILLI’ SUPPER AND ICE CREAM (vegan options available)

There will be a well stocked bar available

For further information and to reserve a table
SurlinghamNewsletter@outlook.com or 07767 770477

The remaining Yelverton FC fixtures for October. Note there are no home games on Garrick field this month.

U18

12/10 Horsford
26/10 Old Catton Pumas

Veterans

12/10 East Harling
02/11 FC Viking

U18 games played AM, Veterans PM

A section of Church Meadow Lane from its junction with Threadneedle Street to its junction with Upper Kiln Lane will be closed 8-17th Oct 2025 for duct and chambers installation work.

From the official notice: …affecting the C375 Church Meadow Lane from its junction with C374 Threadneedle Street to its junction with U76374 Upper Kiln Lane (the “Road”) in the Parish of Bergh Apton to facilitate new duct and chambers installation works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 8^th to 17^th October 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 28^th November 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates… 

Did you know that the Parish Council collates information on drivers’ speed through the village, and the reports are available on the website for anyone interested? The Aug 2025 report has just been added.

The camera is moved around the village roughly every month, and the speed of the average speeder is calculated. You might be surprised how many cars go over the speed limit, and surprised at the maximum recorded speed each month.

All the reports going back to 2022, can be found here on our parish council page:

https://alpingtonwithyelverton.com/about/parish-council#speeding-reports

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

View the proposed development plans for 12 new homes and a self-build site off Wheel Road in Alpington. Weds 24th Sept, between 4-7.30pm. Alpington Village hall.

The developer is holding a consultation event at the Village Hall in Alpington between 4.00pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday 24th September 2025.

Local residents are invited to view the plans and to make any comments they wish on these proposals.
Members of the development team will be in attendance to answer any questions.

For further information please contact FW Properties:

T: 01603 295050

E: donovan@fw-properties.com

The Yelverton FC fixtures for September, including home games on Garrick Field.

1ST TEAM

6/9     NORTH WALSHAM   AWAY
13/9   BUNGAY   HOME   MUMMERY CUP
20/9   LODDON   HOME
27/9   WAVENEY   AWAY

RESERVES

6/9     SHRUBLANDS   HOME
13/9   HEMPNALL   AWAY
20/9   LOWESTOFT RESERVES   AWAY
27/9   FC STEAMERS   AWAY

UNDER 18’S

7/9     OLD CATTON   AWAY
14/9   MARTHAM   AWAY
21/9   NORWICH CEYMS   AWAY
28/9   OLD CATTON   HOME

VETERANS

14/9   WYMONDHAM   AWAY
28/9   CRINGLEFORD   HOME