This year’s Wassail will be in just over 2 weeks’ time, on Sunday17 December starting at 2pm. Details are on the poster below. We hope you will come along and join in what is always a very enjoyable occasion.
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Christmas Wassail at St Andrew’s Church, 17 December, 2pm
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Parish Council Meetings 2024
The Parish Council meet every other month on the third Tuesday of the month. 2024 dates are below:
- 16th January
- 19th March
- 21st May
- 16th July
- 17th September
- 19th November
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Café Church – Rockland St Mary – Sunday 3rd December
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A helping hand for South Norfolk residents
South Norfolk Council recognise how important it is for our elderly residents to stay in their own homes for as long as possible and sometimes a small change can make a big difference.
The Council’s Handyperson+ scheme supports residents with a wide range of small household repairs and minor adaptation work.
The experienced team can help with many tasks including fitting key safes, fall prevention adaptions, smoke alarms, grab rails and better lighting. They can also offer advice on staying warm during cold weather.
As well as small works, the handyperson will chat to residents during a visit to see if they would benefit from any additional help. They have an in-depth knowledge of grants, allowances and services a resident may be eligible for.
In addition, the team can direct residents to relevant community support, including social clubs or events in the local area to help combat loneliness.
You may be eligible for the service free of charge if;
- You are over 65
- Have a long-term condition or disability AND
- Receive either Housing Benefit, Guaranteed Pension Credit or Universal Credit.
You may be eligible for our handyperson service with an hourly charge of £10.32 if;
- You are over 65 AND
- Have a long-term condition or disability
You may be eligible for our handyperson service with an hourly charge of £20.78 if;
- You are under 65 you have no long-term condition or disability.
This does not include the cost of any materials.
To contact the Council to request the Handyperson+ service please call 01508 505284, or email: [email protected]
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Minutes of Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 19th September 2023
Minutes of Parish Meeting held on Tuesday 19th September 2023 in Claxton Village Hall
(Subject to amendment until signed by the Chair at the next meeting) (more…)
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Village Hall Winter Quiz, Saturday 9 December
The first village quiz in over 3 years will take place on Saturday 9 December 2023, at the Village Hall, starting at 7pm. Details are in the flyer below.
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This week’s services and events (Nov 19th-26th), Online Retreat and Al Ahli Hospital update
Dear All,I hope you are keeping well. Here is this week’s news from the Benefice and Barn:First, may I thank everyone who led and attended last week’s Remembrance services. This Sunday’s services (Nov 19th) are 9.30am Communion at Claxton and 11am Communion at Kirby Bedon. We’re gathering in The Barn at 4pm for Still with Wisdom – a warm invitation to prepare for Advent, letting Words, Music and Silence guide us into a deep and refreshing encounter with the Word and Wisdom of God.
On Monday (19th) Warm Welcome at The Barn continues its weekly Winter opening between 11am and 4pm. Drop in and see us for hot drinks, homemade cakes, soup and more!
The following Sunday (Nov 26th) is The Feast of Christ the King. Our morning services will be Communion at Rockland St. Mary, 9.30am, and Surlingham, 11am. Holy Baptism at Rockland St. Mary, 3.30pm.
Looking further ahead, we’re holding our annual Tree of Light Service on Sunday December 3rd, 3.30pm. This service is intended to support anyone who’s bereaved and invitation cards and stars will be placed in the back of church in the week ahead. Please feel free to contact me or Helen for further information.
‘Comfort and Joy’, an Online Retreat begins on Dec 8th (please see attached flyer for more details).
This year’s Rockland St. Mary Christmas Tree Festival is happening on Dec 9th and 10th, with refreshments in The Barn.
There’s also a Coffee morning in Surlingham Church on Dec 9th- more details to follow.
Thank you to everyone who generously donated to Bishop Graham’s Ahli Hospital Appeal online or via The Rectory. Incredibly, the hospital is still partially functioning, with the help of volunteer staff from other hospitals that are no longer open in Northern Gaza. The hospital has been given a wide berth by Israeli Defence Forces, but is critically short of supplies. Anaesthetics are reserved for the most badly injured. May I strongly encourage further donations Bishop Graham’s Appeal. You can donate via this page https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/news/bishop-of-norwichs-ahli-hospital-appeal/ or via The Rectory. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Nick
https://claxtonpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/files/2023/11/adventathome.pdf
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Agenda for Claxton Parish Council’s meeting on Tuesday 21st November
Date: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Time: 7.30pm
Place: Claxton Village Hall
Councillors are hereby summoned to this Parish Council Meeting of Claxton Parish Council. Members of the Press and the Public are invited to attend and address the Council during the public participation session. The law does not permit members of the public and the press to take part in the debates.
Charlotte Rust, Parish Clerk & RFO
AGENDA (more…)
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Christmas Community Café – Wednesday 6th December
