ntc digest - the Short Gentleman one

We fulsomely enjoyed on the wireless Hugh Bonneville performing A Short Gentleman which includes Aldeburgh as a setting.  Saturday fortnight in the Halesworth Cut there's a one off of the comedy performed by Michael Fenton Stevens who for us will always be Radio Active's Martin Brown from hospital radio.

♫ The last Framlingham Concert this year yesterday had a full house and despite a fraught journey the Woolf Quartet were outstanding.  The concerts return in March.

An unexpected result (to us at least) of Coopers hardware chain suddenly ceasing to trade was Leiston lost it's only post office.

Planning a witch ducking this winter?  Or perhaps a trial by fire for an estate agent?  You're welcome to promote it on here.

A property on Great Back Lane Debenham was entered between Wednesday 29th October and Tuesday 4th November by prising open a rear window and items stolen.  Any info contact police reference 37/62709/25, you can call 101.

Already Christmas is making us ill at ease but Sudbourne Printmakers must be braver as they have two weekend shows coming up with complimentary mince pies and mulled wine.

What were long time unused allotments at the end of Stately Terrace Framlingham are now the four houses of Saxon Court.

 JOB  Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter is recruiting a case worker, apps close 17 November.

Support for Windows 10 ended last month but you can extend it for free.

To mark Framlingham Community Library's centenary there will be coffee mornings today and tomorrow plus a time capsule to "bury" in the Hay Loft.  Preloaded free SIMs are available at Suffolk Community Libraries as part of the Good Things Foundation's digital inclusion.

♫ We saw the masterful Dr Feelgood maybe 15 years ago somewhere near Stowmarket and yes we did buy the t-shirt.  Friday they bring their Canvey Island rocking goodness to the Halesworth Cut.

Suffolk Truths No.107:  Honest Suffolk folk will usually turn out for a Remembrance Sunday parade.

We know about walking football but Saturday mornings at the Debenham Leisure Centre they have walking netball.

♫ In the afternoon and the Debenham Leisure Centre Friday fortnight it's dancing and quizzing with Elvis at a 1960s Party! (period dress optional).

Even if yours is a local event just for local people you could still benefit from How to promote your event.

Our thanks to the George Farnham Gallery in Saxmundham for a generous handful of coffees.  Their winter show has work by over 30 artists and makers and includes paintings, prints, ceramics, glass, wood, jewellery and more ...

Suffolk Overheard:  I'm a battler me ... no battler not butler!

♫ Don't expect the Sweffling Jam Parties to return but Friday the 21st Slate Barn Arts will be hosting Concert for Gaza.

The next available supporter slot is now, it will give you that nice warm feeling of having done the right thing.