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Ann Kerr 1943-2013
A tribute written by James Hargrave
Some time before we moved to Stradbroke I met Ann Kerr at a village function. I remember her distinctly as she was dressed as Queen Victoria! Such an outfit befitted Annie as she was an incredibly determined and strong woman. She combined this strength with just as much an amount of likeability.
When we…
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Dead Men Village Book Launch in Stradbroke Library
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Local Author Richard Pierce's "Dead Men" debut novel published in March
Local Stradbroke author Richard Pierce's debut novel "Dead Men" will be published in March. There will be a book launch in Stradbroke Library on Friday 23rd March 7pm-9pm
Birdie Bowers is a woman with a dead man s name. Her parents had been fascinated by Henry Birdie…
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Sign up for faster broadband for Suffolk!
Suffolk County Council, local MPs and businesses are uniting to try and get better broadband for Suffolk.
So if you want a faster and better broadband connection visit http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/broadband to find out more and sign…
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Suffolk County Council Budget Consultation Meeting
Stradbroke Business and Enterprise College (High School) from 7pm to 9pm on WED 14 DECEMBER Suffolk County Council are hosting a budget consultation meeting.
Suffolk County Council say:
"We have organised a number of events across the county during November and December.
This…
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Suffolk County Council Budget Consultation Meeting
Stradbroke Community Centre TONIGHT Thu 24 Nov from 7pm to 9pm Suffolk County Council are hosting a budget consultation meeting.
Suffolk County Council say:
"We have organised a number of events across the county during November and December.
This is your opportunity to…
Added by Webmaster on November 24, 2011 at 12:00 — No Comments
Save Stradbroke Library: National Day of Action 10am Sat 5 Feb at the Library
Stradbroke Library, and libraries nationally, are faced with closure due to public spending cuts. On 5th February, you will have the chance to sign a petition against these cuts, and to take part in a national day of action which aimed at reversing these cuts. All you have to do is be at Stradbroke Library at 10 am…
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PUBLIC MEETING: Stradbroke Library under Threat
There will be a PUBLIC MEETING facilitated by Stradbroke Parish Council on 21 February 2011 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre to discuss the future of the Library and the Courthouse building.
Stradbroke Library is among 29 other libraries in Suffolk under threat of closure. Please come along and help to Save…
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Keep 'em peeled...
White van, two males went down a drive on Wilby Rd and were looking to load scrap into van - when approached offered “business card” vague details mobile phone no etc. They drove off after being challenged. This incident has been reported to police, however, keep an eye out in the area, especially given thefts from Mark Peacock Landrovers… Continue
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Landrover bodywork stolen from yard: Stradbroke
Bodywork for a Landrover, including doors, wings and alloy wheels have been stolen from a yard.
Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Jon Eaves at the Mid Suffolk North Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100.
Alternatively call…
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Interview with Michael Grigg in The Guardian
There is an interview by Karen McVeigh of Michael Grigg about the loss of his son James in Afghanistan in The Guardian today.
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Great East Swim - the story started here!
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ITV Anglia's TV Report of James Grigg's Funeral
Click on the image to see the report from ITV Anglia
Added by Webmaster on April 13, 2010 at 21:04 — No Comments
Stradbroke pays tribute to James Grigg
The funeral took place today in Stradbroke for James Grigg, killed on 16 March in action in Afghanistan. The church was packed with family, friends, colleagues from the Vikings and members of the Cricket Club. The service with full military honours included a tribute from Cricket Club Chairman Michael Hugman, a poem written and read by Richard Pierce Saunderson and tributes from James's friends Mark Smith and Robert Varella.Father Ken Reeve gave the address and the whole… Continue
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James Grigg's Funeral
The Funeral of James Grigg will take place on Tuesday 13th April 2010 at 1pm in Stradbroke Church. The family have asked everyone to be seated in the Church by 12.50pm. After the funeral there will be drinks in the Community Centre. Added by Webmaster on April 11, 2010 at 14:00 — No Comments
James Grigg comes home
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Added by Webmaster on March 23, 2010 at 20:30 — No Comments
Repatriation of James Grigg
We understand that the funeral will be held in Stradbroke and will publish details once… Continue
Added by Webmaster on March 22, 2010 at 16:43 — No Comments
James Grigg
"He was a team player in every sense - in the family, as a sportsman and as an infantry soldier. He was a village lad - his will be a terrible loss to the Stradbroke community."It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private James Grigg, from 1st… Continue
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Youth Football Training Cancelled Sunday 14 Feb
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Break-ins at Stradbroke Primary School and College
Melanie Barrow, Head Teacher at Stradbroke Primary School, commented:
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- Local Author Richard Pierce's "Dead Men" debut novel published in March
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- Suffolk County Council Budget Consultation Meeting
- Save Stradbroke Library: National Day of Action 10am Sat 5 Feb at the Library
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