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th 18 Jun
2025

Eamon McCabe Bursary We were so lucky to meet Eamon McCabe at the Sweffling Printroom just a few weeks before he unexpectedly died.  We were impressed that after a lifetime he was still interested in photography.  The Royal Photographic Society have a bursary in his name for £3,000 and photographers under 30 available until 3 August.

mo 15 Jun
2025

We're nineteen today ... Nnnn-nineteen. Happy birthday to us

su 14 Jun
2026

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

th 11 Jun
2026

How to promote yourself on nearthecoast.com.

th 4 Jun
2026

Very pleasant enjoying hyyge but in June?

May's Pic of the Month on that there Facepack. Pic of the Month

mo 1 Jun
2026

PC TipsLife Skills No. 71:  You probably know this but when using a webcam for face recognition look at the camera not the screen.

31 May
2026

St Titch isn't keen but then today is the last day of No Mow May No Mow May.

th 28 May
2026

Jaques Tati  1907-1982The fortnightly(ish) digest emails out at teatime ... click Jaques Tati to get yours for free ...

fr 22 May
2026

We went away around lunchtime (sounds like builders cut a cable) but we're back now.

tu 19 May
2026

Anorak Alert No.76:  So comforting that we are not alone.

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

fr 15 May
2026

A to Z of ntcDon'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.

th 14 May
2026

Alan Smethurst 'The Singing Postman' 1927-2000The tractorati quiver with antici ... pation for the nearthecoast digest that emails out at tea time.  Get your free copy by clicking on Alan Smethurst The Singing Postman. ♫

we 13 May
2026

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

We did buy a lawnmower so we could join in No Mow May No Mow May but St Titch isn't keen so we're comprising leaving maybe a third unmown.

su 10 May
2026

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

fr 8May
2026

Giro d'Italia Americans may have taken the Tour de France off the telly but Giro d'Italia highlights start 7pm tonight on DMax Channel 39 ... actually that's American owned ...

April's Pic of the Month. April Pic of the Month

th 7May
2026

TODAY do VOTE, it does matter.  You don't need your polling card though helps but you do need photo identification and you have until 10pm tonight.

we 6May
2026

The next available supporter slot is now taking your link into gorgeous summer. Buy us a coffee

tu 5May
2026

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.

th 30 Apr
2026

Last chance today for a trim before No Mow May No Mow May

tu 28 Apr
2026

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

su 26 Apr
2026

When to feed garden birdsWe've bought a lawnmower so we can join in No Mow May No Mow May and will do a preemptive trim next week.  May is when we should stop putting out bird feeders to mitigate trichomonosis (maybe still sneak in some mealworms).

we 22 Apr
2026

Darren Smith FishmongerValued nearthecoast supporter Darren Smith encourages us with much appreciated coffees and intriguingly has diversified into making 3D printed novelties ... he's had to get a bigger table for them.  Buy us a coffee and you can join Darren top left.

su 19 Apr
2026

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

fr 13 Mar
2026
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Ruth Warren and the death carAstonisher 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.

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