Thurton Church Visit

Thurton is quite a large place, and just above the busy Norwich to Beccles road. The church stands below the village top road, the houses hidden in the valley.St Ethelbert is a very curious shape. The little tower appears to grow out of the thatch, and it also appears that they ordered it in the wrong size, and didn't bother to send it back. It is in two stages - at nave level it is probably 13th century, but the top bit is more recent. I've seen it described as early 16th century. It is one of those small towers that looks as if it was specifically designed for bell-ringing, although all the bells are early.

Poringland WI presents a bench to Poringland Parish Council

On Wednesday June 8th, Pam Cooper President of Poringland WI formally presented a park bench to Poringland Parish Council. The bench was paid for by the WI, Poringland Sand & Gravel Charity and Poringland Fuel Allotment Charity. Norfolk Homes installed the bench outside the Poringland Community Centre. John Ellis, chairman of the parish council, thanked everyone involved for their generosity.

Visit to Newmarket Stud and Bury St Edmunds

A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of one of the most beautiful stud farms in the country. What you see during your visit will depend on the season but can include the superb Stallion Unit along with the stallions in residence, nursery yards and mares and foals in their paddocks.

PORINGLAND WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

PORINGLAND WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

We had an enjoyable evening at our May meeting but with reduced numbers due to various reasons. We discussed differing views on the two Resolutions to be discussed at our National Meeting in June. Our delegate from Newton Flotman was there to hear our discussions and how we wanted her to use our votes. The subjects were Mega farming and the future nationally of Public Libraries (both in the news a lot recently). Some lively discussion took place before voting.