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Bressingham and Fersfield Allotment Association have been hard at work in the last few months, weeding and digging to prepare new plots for aspiring allotmenteers.
Diss Library.
Association chair, Michelle Lanchester of Bressingham has a long standing family connection with the site as her Grandfather held a plot there many years ago, “The site did fall out of use for a time” she explained, “but I really wanted get it up and running again so that more families could enjoy the benefits of growing their own fruit and veg.” Michelle persuaded the Parish Council to allow her to take a plot in 2007, another tranche of plots were opened up and let in 2010 and now, the remainder of the site has been cleared and a further 12 plots are ready for new tenants. “The plots are in good shape” said Michelle, “They’ve been cleared of weeds
and are ready to go. It’s a lovely site, in a beautiful countryside location. There are quite a few young families here and it’s really nice to see the children getting involved and learning where their food comes from” Anyone interested in taking on a plot can call Michelle on 07824 515801 or Karl on 07736345006.
Diss library is very pleased to welcome local historian Elizabeth Budd to give a talk on Diss in Archives; Family & local history in real records, from parish registers to poor rates, apprenticeship to assisted emigration at the library at 6pm on Thursday 13th June. Free tickets for this event will be available from the library. There will also be a display of local photos from the Picture Norfolk collection; do drop in to look at these even if you can’t get to the talk as we have some fairly recent photos in this collection and you may recognise someone! June 24th- 30th is national Book Start week. BookStart gifts a bag of books to all babies and toddlers to encourage reading
together. On Thursday 27th June 10.30 - 12 noon there will be a Stay and Read session at the library where parents, carers and grandparents can discover some new picture books to share with the little ones, and maybe re-discover some old favourites at the same time. It’s FREE to join, borrow books and use the internet at your library and you can get a library card if you live in, work in or visit Norfolk. For library opening times and more information on all our events and services visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries, or call Diss library on 01379 642609.
Park Radio Presents Ultimate 80’s Party Night.
In the photo, from left to right are: Michelle Lanchester, Bailee Lanchester, Levi Lanchester, Willow Bennett, Xanthe Bennett and Adam Overy.
June 2013
Following the success of the Park Radio Boogie Night: A Tribute to Disco event that was held in March, we decided to arrange an Ultimate 80’s Party night. It will be
held at the Park Hotel on Friday 12th July from 8pm. Tickets are £5 available from either Candies Shoe Shop, Diss Tourist Information Centre and the Park Hotel.