Blog Posts

  • The Clare Beacon was lit and the crowd loved it.

    The Clare Beacon was lit and the crowd loved it.

    All ages attended the Jubilee beacon lighting in Clare. Blessed with great weather the crowds turned out in droves and really enjoyed themselves. Clare Country Park was alive with music, the Town Crier and the laughter of many. A wonderful evening celebrating our Queen’s 70 years on the throne. Read more

  • Great start to the Jubilee celebrations – in Clare

    Great start to the Jubilee celebrations – in Clare

    As usual, Clare pulled out all the stops to kick off the Jubilee celebrations. The Town Crier and a piper on his bagpipes. The proclamation was read to a significant crowd. Everyone seemed determined to put the last couple of years behind them and embrace this fantastic celebration. And then into the Town Hall for Read more

  • Grass cutting – I’m feeling nervous

    Grass cutting – I’m feeling nervous

    I was contacted by a resident of the Highfield estate in Clare. She, quite rightly, pointed out that whilst most of the estate grass had been cut the entrance to the estate had not been. I popped down there and had a look and took a couple of pictures. And the resident was right. Very Read more

  • Highpoint estate – last nights meeting

    The project to get the Highpoint Estate roads repaired surges forward. Last night we held a meeting of the Highpoint Estate Residents Association (HERA) which was supported by myself, Marion Rushbrook and a West Suffolk Council officer. So much has been done. Agreement to fix the roads has been sought and signed off by each Read more

  • Job opportunities wanted for our Ukrainian guests in Clare and surrounding villages.

    We are on the look out for job opportunities for Ukrainians in the local area. This could be full time, part time, seasonal or one off jobs.Cleaning, labouring, farming, animal care, cooking, gardening, all options considered. As most of our guests are learning English, jobs without a requirement for fluent English are most needed at Read more

  • Suffolk Ukraine Bulletin

    Suffolk Ukraine Bulletin

    Welcome to the Suffolk Ukraine Bulletin. This weekly bulletin provides an update on the situation in Suffolk along with updates on the work of the county council and partners within Suffolk’s Ukraine Task Group and answers to frequently asked questions. We are grateful for your support and our regular updates will include further information on Read more