Consultation on renewal of PSPO Dogs on Leads – Charsfield Recreation Ground

Please see message from East Suffolk Council below.  The Public Space Protection Order for Dogs on Leads on Charsfield Recreation Ground is up for renewal.  Please take the time to complete the survey via the link https://eastsuffolk.co/pspo  This is your only chance to influence whether dogs are allowed off the lead or remain on the lead

HELP NEEDED

Registered Charity: 1098441 Would you have a spare hour or two every so often to join the Recreation Ground Taskforce?   Although the grass and hedge cutting is performed by contractors, there are occasions when help is needed.  This may involve checking equipment, small repairs and some weeding in order to keep the grounds in good

Unclaimed raffle prize

We have a winning raffle ticket from the Hospice Coffee Morning with “Caroline” written on it. If anyone can identify the owner please contact Jan 01473 737701 or janpedgrift@btinternet.com 

Bus Service

I have had eight (mostly positive) replies.  I shall be reporting back to Bredfield PC this Friday (13th) so if you want to respond please do so now.  Thanks.  Jan Bredfield Parish council have put forward a proposal for a bus service to replace the Service 70 which was recently axed and have contacted neighboring

St Elizabeth Hospice Coffee Morning, Charsfield – Thank You

St Elizabeth Hospice Coffee Morning, Charsfield Thanks to all who attended the above last Saturday and all who have given Donations. It was an excellent result. The Total stands at just under £1400. There is still the money in the sealed collection boxes to be counted by the Hospice finance department.  There’s not a lot

ROAD SAFETY UPDATE

Just a reminder that the 20 mph survey will close on 1st January ROAD SAFETY SURVEY – THE NEXT STEPS Concerns about visibility came high on the outcomes of the recent road survey: While the Parish Council are studying ways to tackle some of the bigger traffic problems in the long term it is apparent

100 CLUB RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER

CHARSFIELD RECREATION GROUND 100 CLUB WINNERS FOR NOVEMBER 2024 1st PRIZE NO 55  – £39 2nd PRIZE NO 8  – £19 The minimum annual maintenance cost for the wonderful recreation ground is in the region of £3,500; this is in addition to the many voluntary hours contributed by members of the Charsfield Recreation Ground Committee.  Please consider joining the 100 Club, the proceeds of which support the upkeep of the Recreation Field, so that everyone can continue to enjoy the amenities. It costs £12 for a year’s subscription.  There is a  monthly draw when 50% of 100 Club subscriptions are given in a 1st and 2nd cash prize, paid directly to the winner’s bank account.  All remaining monies go  towards

Charsfield Recreation Ground Chair’s Report

Charsfield Recreation Ground Committee Chair’s report for the Year 2023-24 Summary 1.       Introduction 2.       Fundraising 3.       Grants 4.       ROSPA report 5.       Recreation ground maintenance 6.       Tennis 7.       Looking ahead 2025 1.       IntroductionDuring 2023-2024 a number of new faces have joined the committee. Jan Pedgrift has become President of Charsfield Recreation Ground charity. Jan is well

Suffolk Womens Land Army

Do you know of any former land girls that worked in East Suffolk during WW2? The Suffolk Women’s Land Army Memorial Trust has launched a fundraising campaign to create a digital Roll of Honour listing all the amazing land girls who worked in Suffolk during the war and would be very keen to receive any

Safety Notice from Charsfield Recreation Ground Committee

Please be aware that the climber nets on the recreation ground should not be used. The structure has been cordoned off, awaiting further inspection. Please bear with the Recreation Committee whilst the inspection takes place. Thank you. Charsfield Recreation Committee

Various subjects

Reflective Armbands: I watched a young lady running past my house early on Friday morning dressed entirely in black and she was virtually invisible. Make sure you are seen in daylight and in darkness by wearing something hi-viz, particularly during winter daylight hours. You can collect 2 free reflective armbands from Jan Pedgrift (2 St

Free Festive Parking

Christmas shoppers and visitors to festive events across East Suffolk can enjoy free parking all day in council-owned car parks on selected dates.To coincide with Christmas lights ‘switch ons’ and other festive events across the district over the coming weeks, East Suffolk Council is offering free parking in council-owned car parks all day on the

Charsfield Primary Deliberate/Accidental Damage

Dear Local Charsfield Community, The lights on the track beside the school have been damaged, either deliberately or accidentally. This is costing the school over £200 to fix which, as you can imagine, is a lot of money for a small school. These lights need to be in working order for the safety of our

Have you got a spare room? Find out more about Sizewell C accommodation grants

Starting this week, a series of drop-in events is taking place to help East Suffolk homeowners find out more about funding to help provide accommodation to those working at Sizewell C. Applications for two new grant schemes will open shortly. The first of the schemes, the Renovation Grant, will support the conversion of existing homes,