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MUTFORD NEWSIssue 10: June 2019 This newsletter is produced & delivered to every house in Mutford by volunteers. If you would like to help, contribute or comment, please get in touch: [email protected] or call Jenny 476518 MUTFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - UPDATE MUTFORD PARISH COUNCIL East Suffolk Council’s public consultation on Next meeting of Mutford Parish Council the Mutford Neighbourhood Plan closed on Mutford Village Hall. 7pm start. Friday 7th June 2019. ESC have appointed Monday 1st July an Independent Examiner who will review [There is no scheduled meeting in August] all the documentation and suggest any For more info: John Armstrong, Parish Clerk modifications. [email protected] A referendum – possibly in early autumn, 01502 476418 will then be held amongst the residents to Annual Parish Meeting decide whether to approve the Plan. Seventeen residents attended the If approved, the policies contained within meeting on Wednesday 22nd May 2019. the Plan will be used by East Suffolk Council Councillor Carl O’Brien CBE (Chair, in the determination of all planning Mutford Parish Council) reported on the applications within the parish. work of the Parish Council. Items of note For more info contact included the ongoing maintenance of the [email protected] playground, which was an asset for both Mutford and the surrounding area; the Village Hall Committee AGM launch of Mutford News, which has been Wednesday 17th July. 7.30pm part-funded by the Waveney Community All residents are invited to attend the AGM. Enabling Fund but which the Council will New Committee members sought. now fund 100%; and the preparation of Suggestions for future activities and events the Mutford Neighbourhood Plan. very welcome. Roy Hurrell (Chair, Village Hall Committee) For more info, call Roy Hurrell 01502 476707 reported on the last year’s activities, which included celebrating in July the 50th anniversary of the opening of the hall by St. Andrew’s Sir Stanley Rous with a Scarecrow Hunt, Following the retirement of Jeremy Bishop at exhibition of memorabilia and stalls on the the end of April, St. Andrew's now enters a playing field. Monies raised from these period of interregnum until a new rector is activities, together with an Easter Egg appointed. Hunt, quizzes and other events, helped During this time, retired clergy in and around fund an accessible toilet and baby- the Deanery of Lothingland will take the changing facility at the Village Hall. services if they are available; the times of services may therefore vary: Mutford Welfare Trust raised £364 from the rent of allotments, which paid for gift Sunday 16th June 11am - Holy Communion vouchers for students and flowers for Sunday 23rd June 6.30pm - Evening Prayer people convalescing from serious illness. Sunday 30th June 6.30pm - Special service: Draft minutes will be available online: ‘Songs of Praise on a Summer evening’ http://mutford.suffolk.cloud/meetings/ann Sunday 7th July 9am - Holy Communion ual-parish-meeting/ PLANNING APPLICATIONS Did you know…. Applications within parish of Mutford …that Butterfly Hall (the last property on th Info. correct as of 4 June 2019 Hulver Road, to the west of the parish) was Full details of all East Suffolk Council (ESC) moved? planning applications: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/publicaccess/ The property, a sixteenth century long house probably built for a yeoman farmer, CURRENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS was originally built in Weybread in Suffolk, • Additional static caravan (for family some 20 miles to the southeast. member) | Windy Acres Mutfordwood The house was under threat of demolition Lane Mutford Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8HD because of its poor state of repair when it ESC status: Awaiting decision was bought by Mr & Mrs Draper. They APPEALS dismantled the wood-framed house piece- • Demolish existing double garage and by-piece and reconstructed the property remove outbuilding to allow erection of on its current site in the early 1980s. Mr No. 1 Self Build Chalet Bungalow and Draper took a job as a milkman so that he detached garage. Rivendell, Church could have time during the day to work on Road. Mutford Beccles Suffolk NR34 7UZ the house; it took him more than 10 years to ESC status: Appeal in progress complete the rebuild. • Outline Application (All Matters The Hall has great character, with exposed Reserved) - Construction of a single new beams and three working inglenook dwelling with detached garage and the fireplaces. formation of a new vehicular access. The present owners – David and Sandie Manor Farm House Church Road Jackson, have lived in the property for the Mutford NR34 7UZ past 5 years. ESC status: Appeal in progress RECENT DECISIONS Does your home have an interesting • Construction of a single self-build history? detached dwelling. Would you like to write a short item for this The Pastures, The Street. North Cove newsletter? WDC status: Appeal dismissed. Contact Jenny Tel: 476518 or email • Construction of domestic storage [email protected] building. Beulah Hall Dairy Lane Mutford Countryside Code: Beccles Suffolk NR34 7QJ Respect - Protect – Enjoy WDC status: Permitted Respect other people: • Retrospective Application - Retention of • consider the local community and other connecting extension in corner of people enjoying the outdoors existing Stables. New construction on • leave gates and property as you find west end of stables for straw and part them and follow paths unless wider laying shed. Ayers Acres Chapel Road access is available Mutford. Withdrawn Litter picking… Protect the natural environment: At the Annual Parish Meeting, a resident • leave no trace of your visit and take your noted that a Village Spring Clean, litter home organised by Waveney Norse and • keep dogs under effective control promoted in the March issue of the Mutford News, did not actually take place. The Enjoy the outdoors: Parish Council is investigating why the event • plan ahead and be prepared did not happen. • follow advice and local signs MUTFORD & RUSHMERE VILLAGE HALL Sotterley Charity Country Fair To book for private parties/ events: Sunday 23rd June 10am – 5pm Go to Mutford.suffolk.cloud/village-hall 5th Annual Fair, Sotterley Estate NR34 7TU Or contact the Booking Secretary Activities include Charity Dog Show, 01502 475251 vintage engines, local music, art and craft Mutford Welfare Trust stands, ‘Have a go’ sports and main ring Monies raised from the rental of allotments activities,… is used to support needy residents in the £5.00 adults, under 12s free. parish, and to give a book token to young Southwold Women on Wheels people starting college. For more info, Charity Cycle Ride, Sunday 28th July 2019 contact David Greenacre 01502 476883 The 3rd Southwold Women on Wheels cycle First Light Festival, Lowestoft event will take place in July, with 4 events Midday Saturday 22nd June – (not races!): a 20km, 40km and 60km Midday Sunday 23rd June Women's ride and a 12km family ride First Light Festival is a brand new, 24-hour (which men can take part in), festival, celebrating the first light of The rides, organised by Southwold and midsummer’s weekend at Britain’s most District Club, aim to encourage women to easterly point. cycle together in a non competitive way; ‘Music, dance, film, talks, walks, sports and the ride is marshalled, risk assessed and well workshops as well as the best local and supported. Last year over £1,600 was raised regional food, drinks and produce.’ for charity; this year the charity is Suffolk & Most events are free. For more info: Cambridge Blood Bikes. https://firstlightlowestoft.com/ The event will pass through Mutford and Southwold Arts Festival the organisers are looking for people to Saturday 22nd – Saturday 29th June 2019 help on the day including marshalling. ‘The sixth Southwold Arts Festival has a rich Or you could sign up & take part. and diverse mix of music, talks, theatre, For maps of the routes and more info: poetry and visual arts’ www.wowsuffolk.org.uk/wow-southwold/ www.southwoldartsfestival.co.uk/ Beccles Farmers’ Market Latitude Festival Farmer’s Market at the old heliport, Ellough. th st Friday 18 – Sunday 21 July 2019 Over 25 stalls Henham Park, near Southwold 1st & 3rd Saturday every month ‘Music, comedy, poetry, theatre, politics, 9am – 1pm film and workshops’ Next markets: Saturday 15th June & 6th July www.latitudefestival.com SUFFOLK LIBRARIES MOBILE LIBRARY Beccles Charter Weekend Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th July 2019 The mobile library visits Mutford once a Marking the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth 1 month, on Thursdays handing the Charter of the Corporation of Lindenette, Hulver Road 10.30 - 10.40am Beccles to John Baas, first Port Reeve* in Old Post Office 10.50 - 11.00am 1584. [*A Port Reeve was a high ranking Village Hall 11.10 – 11.20am official, similar to a mayor, who represented Next visits: the town]. • Thursday 4th July Free, family-friendly events across two days: • Thursday 1st August culture, music, stories, boat rides and local Further info call 01473 351249 or history. Email: [email protected] RECYCLING CENTRE Waste Bin collection (‘Council tip’) Wednesday 12th June - BLACK bin th Nearest Council-run site is Hadenham Wednesday 19 June - BLUE & GREEN Road, South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, Wednesday 26th June - BLACK Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NF Wednesday 3rd July - BLUE & GREEN (off Tower Road, via London Road-A12. For collection queries Road opposite Screwfix) Call: 03330 162000 (NEW NUMBER!) Open every day except Wednesday: Email [email protected] April – September opening hours: Police: 9am – 5pm (7pm on Thursdays) Call 101 for non-urgent matters. There is no charge for household & garden Always call 999 in emergencies waste. Large non-recyclable items (e.g. To report something anonymously call mattresses, sofas etc) & excess rubbish bin Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 waste can be taken to the Recycling .