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SRN Nearthecoast is in, doesn't feel any government has ever treated nurses fairly, is fiddling with her tick list and clicky pen but still listening at ntc@nearthecoast.com.

In a lifetime of laughter and tears we have made it an unbreakable rule to never attend an event where cake is described as scrummy.

Worried too many people might turn up for your coffee morning?   Seance?  Sponsored Co-op card swap?  Swingers' party?  Don't do promotion on nearthecoast then.

Anorak Alert No.77:  The English subtitles for German film Stalingrad seem to confuse metres and meters but then the subtitles could be in American.

If you like what we do you could buy us a coffee, sadly we can't accept Costa Coffee points but a lovely latte? a capricious cappuccino? ... how very kind.

♫ Edith and the Framlingham Ladies Choir join Fram Ladies.

Low tide today at Orford is 1:20pm.

The Rural Coffee Caravan is in Benhall 10am-12pm tomorrow.

From today we will be hydrating our garden from the water butt and bath because Essex and Suffolk Water will join Anglian Water in a hosepipe ban.  Our garden is 0.019 hectares that's 0.013 football pitches.

Life Skills No. 71:  This is why you should always have your folding tool with you.

Youthful enthusiasm at Maverick is July's Pic of the Month.

The fortnightly(ish) digest emailed out today at tea time ... click Postman Pat's black and white cat to get your free copy.

Our Alamy stock photo portfolio has over 10,000 images.

The village doesn't support you?  Promote yourself on nearthecoast.

Can't remember honest Aldeburgh folk being noted for enjoying a laugh but the third weekend in October is the second Aldeburgh Comedy Festival.  We've heard of and like all of the acts though a teensy bit vague about Dane Sofie Hagen.

Perhaps embarrassed by the self serving and dishonest antics of the clown their country elected Microsoft are extending Windows 10 Support till October next year.

Suffolk Overheard:  Long grained rice I told him, get long grain rice.  What did he come back with?  Wholemeal spaghetti!

Decades ago chums living in farm cottages down an unmade road off the B1116 nearish to Dennington had the dishwasher catch fire.  Standing outside they heard the fire engine's siren approaching ... and then go away again, what3words would have been invaluable.

How to promote yourself on nearthecoast.com.

The fortnightly(ish) digest emails out at teatime today... click Jaques Tati to get yours for free ...

Valued nearthecoast supporter Darren Smith has encouraged us with much appreciated coffees. He's also diversified into 3D printing ... we've bought two of his magic lobsters.  Buy us a coffee and you can join Darren top left.

Today in music shops all over France there's 10% off bass guitars, that's right it's Bass Deal Day.

Don't know your way round nearthecoast?  You need the A to Z, it's FREE, kills 99% of known germs plus you don't have to pay and display or walk through the gift shop to get out.

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

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

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

Fish was a good friend to both this web site and his chums on and off line.  In 2011 he committed suicide ... still very much missed Fish 1972-2011.

♫ The Phoenix Singers will be 50 this year and celebrating with a concert of Purcell. Bach, Mozart and Pittoni.  What's more they have a new musical director the acclaimed singer and conductor Tom Appleton. ♫

Suffolk Myths No.109: Honest Leiston folk call Sizewell the Costa del Sol.

Licensed Madness yesterday on Alamy.

#FollowFriday ain't too proud to beg eh?

Suffolk Truths No.112:  There are no canals in Suffolk though Thorpeness does have a Grade II listed meare.

Astonisher No.69 (supplemental):  Bonnie and Clydes's death car with only half a windscreen and a partial steering wheel driving the 50 odd miles drive from Arcadia to Shreveport couldn't have been a comfortable journey for Ruth Warren.