The Claxton Community Cafe team would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who helped make the Coronation Tea Party such a success. The sandwich makers, the bakers, the washers up, the children’s craft helpers, the hall decorators, the furniture movers and the organisations that helped sponsor us. The event was enjoyed by all, from 1 year olds to 89! A toast was raised to the new King and donations of over £170 were made towards the Prince’s Trust.
Sarah, Janice, Judy, Rosie and Sue
The County Council’s contract with Our Bus to provide local bus services runs out in September and the process for appointing a new (or the same) provider is currently under way.
The Good News
The good news is that no changes are being planned to the 3-times daily service which Claxton currently enjoys. But if you wish to propose changes you are invited to make your views known by 17 April to the County Council as follows:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01603 223956
Post: Travel & Transport, County Hall, Norwich, NR1 2SG
A group from the village has taken on the organising of Claxton’s celebrations of the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6 May. The poster below gives details of what is planned for Monday 8 May and – most importantly – how YOU can help make this a memorable occasion.
So please don’t just leave it to the usual volunteers. Do your bit to make this very special occasion one which the whole village can enjoy.
In its weekly rural newsletter earlier this week, the Rural Services Network featured the following article –
The RSN have asked for help in getting as many people as possible to complete the survey.
The survey is being held in partnership with the Citizens Advice Rural Issues Group.
Research commissioned by the RSN last year shows rural areas are suffering more acutely from the rise in the cost of living compared to urban areas.
The purpose of the survey is to understand more about rural household budgets at, what is, a very difficult time for many.
Results from the survey will help them to engage more effectively with Government Departments, MPs and other policy makers.
The survey can be found at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Rural_Households_Cost-of-Living
They have also featured the survey via the following social media channels:
Rural Services Network& Citizens… – Rural Services Network | Facebook
RSN Online on Twitter: “@RSNonline & @CitizensAdvice Rural Issues Group have launched a rural cost of living household survey. Research has shown that those living in rural areas face extra costs & we now want to explore the impacts for households #ruralcostoflivingcrisis https://t.co/JmZNfIVnlb https://t.co/Zadlro6ORs” / Twitter
Rural Services Network on LinkedIn: #ruralcostoflivingcrisis #ruralfairfunding
Please share the survey with all your contacts, networks, family and friends living in rural areas – the greater the response the better.
Note the survey closes on 31 March 2023.
Many thanks for your help
Norfolk County Council have published guidance on ways in which families and individuals can access the help which is out there in the light of increasing Cost of Living pressures. The guide can be accessed by clicking here.
The two County Councils are promoting their Project and Developing Skills Mentoring programme through the flyer and poster below.
Please feel free to enquire further about all they offer on their website, which will give you all the information you need about the project and the opportunity to get to know theiur staff. Follow the link here: Health and social care training – Norfolk County Council (more…)
The draft record of the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Village Hall can be read by clicking here.
