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To link to one of our internal header pages the syntax is always all lower case with no dashes or underscores so Framlingham is www.nearthecoast.com/framlingham.

Some date confusion over this week's Framlingham swift walk?

Annoyingly the diversion for the closed Westerfield level crossing is NOT signed but we still made it to Ipswich Cardinals v Maidstone Pumas yesterday.  Surprisingly there were no refs and general manager Ralph said other games were also ... more here

In a Stately Terrace Framlingham garden this morning a sparrowhawk (NOT a goshawk) that had just taken something smallish.

Supporting our assertion that everything happens in June the Worlingworth village fete and classic vehicle show is this Saturday afternoon and though there is no poster commitment as to where it can't be that hard to find.

Very pleased to see Denver keeping the roller derby skate out alive and entertaining.

Today is the summer solstice and St Elizabeth Hospice will be lighting 5,000 candles in Felixstowe as Suffolk Remembers.  You can dedicate a candle to a memory for a suggested five pound donation.

Rural Myth 79:  To get to Framlingham Castle just follow the yellow Castle Keep signs.

So as to not clash with the Rendham Mummers on Friday Studio 90 has moved the live bronze casting by Simon Bowbar and Emmie Ray forward to 6:00pm

Like we've said before it's the summer solstice Friday so the Rendham Mummers will be presenting The Battle of Pipney Hill Revisited at the Sweffling White Horse .. Death to the Romans!

Canadians eh?

Sporting Framlingham 2019-2007 ... remember the bungee jump?

A ways off but over the August bank holiday in Helmingham an opportunity to smoke at the cinema with a programme including Breakfast at Tiffanys.

Part of the charitable National Garden Scheme.Becks End Farm Westhall (it's maybe three miles north of Halesworth) is open today 11am-5pm.

The year moves on, longest day of the year Friday.

Last year Brandeston village fete raised nearly £5,000 for the village hall and the village's charming church.  They're doing it again this afternoon with games, stalls, music from ♫Bristol Fashion♫ and a beer and gin festival.

We're 12 years old today, before you know it we'll be having a gap year to travel.

♫ Saturday the 29th Claire Weston and the Suffolk Singers present Summer Serenade in Aldeburgh Parish Church.  We last visited the church during the 2010 general election and slighty more recently enjoyed the Suffolk Singers in Debenham.

For next month's 12th annual Maverick Festival in Easton there's a free bus service from Wickham Market railway station.

The twice monthly(ish) digest emails out this afternoon ... click Jess Postman Pat's black and white cat to get yours.

Monday waiting for the Women's Tour Church Street Framlingham looked how it must have looked before cars took over the world, more people fewer cars.  Even in the late sixties Church Street by the Crown and Anchor still looked pretty peaceful.

If yours is a local event for local people then you won't need How to promote your event on nearthcoast.

Our A to Z of ntc helps you find your town or village but unlike a satnav it kills 99% of all known germs, doesn't have a patronising voice and has never knowingly undersold.

 JOB  Technical Project Manager wanted at Sizewell power station at £35-£40/hour.

Next available advert slot above and in the twice(ish) monthly digest on the 8th July.  So to tell near the coast about yourself for two months at just £11.95 ... first come first served.

Saturday a 40 minute afternoon walk (dogs on leads welcome) around Peasenhall followed by afternoon tea in support of Mid Suffolk Carriage Driving for the Disabled.

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Sunday the Red Lodge Pavilion car park was more then overflowing because there was a kid's soccer tournament as well as the season rematch of hosts Bury Saints and visitors the Cambridge Cats.  Despite the Cats' difficult to stop ... more here