Blog Posts

  • Surgeries – my meeting with the Clinical Commissioning Group

    I, like a good many folk in Clare, am very frustrated that the Hardwick Surgery remains closed although apparently it’s open!!! I was offered a Teams meeting with someone from the West Suffolk Alliance and the head of Primary Care in West Suffolk. I was able to outline my concerns that the surgery has not… Read more

  • Busy day – prison, school and conflict resolution

    Today started early with an on site meeting at Highpoint Estate with Roadfill and their contractors Breedon. Also in attendance was the Chair of the Highpoint Estate Residents Association. We walked the site, prodded the road, asked questions and made serious sounding noises. Some sucking of teeth was heard but I confess it was me… Read more

  • Great night in Hundon

    Great night in Hundon

    And so the celebrations continue. Hundon put on a fantastic free music gig with free food this evening. A truly fantastic event. Four groups culminating in Jumbo and the Jets with a headlining performance. So professional, great entertainment. Read more

  • 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