Welcome to THE AUTUMN NEWSLETTER - OCT 2025
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2025
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents.
Over 30 people attended an interesting talk on Educateperu given by Jill Bignell on Tuesday 9th September. In response to a question from a member of the audience, Jill referred to a modified safari supper – a ‘February Fiesta’ – which will be taking place at the village hall in Saxlingham Nethergate, Steward Close, NR15 1AJ, on Saturday, 7 February 2026 to which Eaton Rise residents will also be welcomed. Parking is available. Guests are to arrive at 6:30pm with the supper beginning at approximately 7pm. There will be a dinner followed by a powerpoint presentation on the charity’s latest developments and there are usually items for sale (similar to what was available at Jill’s talk). The meal will consist of three courses (you will need to state if you require a vegetarian option) and includes one glass of wine. Additional glasses of wine will be priced at £3. Tickets will cost £20 and all proceeds will be for Jill’s charity. The event is always well attended. At the moment, Jill has already returned to Peru, but will be back before Christmas, and so if anyone is interested in this event, please would you contact her in the first instance by email [email protected] then nearer the event by phone 01508 498050/07518 386383. Thank you. Jill has asked me to promote the following fund-raising scheme. Should you wish to raise free funds for Educateperu when you do your shopping, please sign up to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/your-cause-name and follow the simple steps.
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2025
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents.
Over 30 people attended an interesting talk on Educateperu given by Jill Bignell on Tuesday 9th September. In response to a question from a member of the audience, Jill referred to a modified safari supper – a ‘February Fiesta’ – which will be taking place at the village hall in Saxlingham Nethergate, Steward Close, NR15 1AJ, on Saturday, 7 February 2026 to which Eaton Rise residents will also be welcomed. Parking is available. Guests are to arrive at 6:30pm with the supper beginning at approximately 7pm. There will be a dinner followed by a powerpoint presentation on the charity’s latest developments and there are usually items for sale (similar to what was available at Jill’s talk). The meal will consist of three courses (you will need to state if you require a vegetarian option) and includes one glass of wine. Additional glasses of wine will be priced at £3. Tickets will cost £20 and all proceeds will be for Jill’s charity. The event is always well attended. At the moment, Jill has already returned to Peru, but will be back before Christmas, and so if anyone is interested in this event, please would you contact her in the first instance by email [email protected] then nearer the event by phone 01508 498050/07518 386383. Thank you. Jill has asked me to promote the following fund-raising scheme. Should you wish to raise free funds for Educateperu when you do your shopping, please sign up to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/your-cause-name and follow the simple steps.
Speeding on the estate
I’ve been reliably informed that vehicles are often seen speeding well in excess of 30mph along Welsford Road. Please would residents, visitors and tradespeople adhere to the speed limits.
Thank you.
I’ve been reliably informed that vehicles are often seen speeding well in excess of 30mph along Welsford Road. Please would residents, visitors and tradespeople adhere to the speed limits.
Thank you.
ERRA Craft Fair - Saturday 1st November
There will be a Craft Fair at the URC on Ipswich Road on the 1st November, from 10am until 2pm. We have a number of stalls showcasing the talents of local residents, from homemade jams to paintings and plants. There will also be a cake stall and teas and coffees available to purchase. There will also be a chance to win various prizes in a raffle, with a special separate raffle for a beautiful painting donated by local artist Mary Heller. Do come along to make this a successful community event - bring your friends and maybe find some beautiful Christmas gifts or just get to know some of your neighbours.
There will be a Craft Fair at the URC on Ipswich Road on the 1st November, from 10am until 2pm. We have a number of stalls showcasing the talents of local residents, from homemade jams to paintings and plants. There will also be a cake stall and teas and coffees available to purchase. There will also be a chance to win various prizes in a raffle, with a special separate raffle for a beautiful painting donated by local artist Mary Heller. Do come along to make this a successful community event - bring your friends and maybe find some beautiful Christmas gifts or just get to know some of your neighbours.
Friday mornings at the United Reformed Church
The church behind the hedge’ is buzzing on Friday mornings during term-time! From 9.30-11.30am the Teddies Toddler Group, an informal group for under 5s and their carers, meets in the North Room. A large variety of toys are set out and the session includes a craft activity and refreshments. They finish with a story and songs. There’s a voluntary contribution of only £1 per family and everyone is welcome. Do come and use this great facility. Further information from Bridget on 07940 317086.
There’s also a regular Coffee Morning from 10.30-11.30am every term-time Friday to which everyone is welcome. Why not bring a friend and enjoy a cuppa and cake? Do you fancy knitting or crocheting for the community – patterns and help are available.
The church behind the hedge’ is buzzing on Friday mornings during term-time! From 9.30-11.30am the Teddies Toddler Group, an informal group for under 5s and their carers, meets in the North Room. A large variety of toys are set out and the session includes a craft activity and refreshments. They finish with a story and songs. There’s a voluntary contribution of only £1 per family and everyone is welcome. Do come and use this great facility. Further information from Bridget on 07940 317086.
There’s also a regular Coffee Morning from 10.30-11.30am every term-time Friday to which everyone is welcome. Why not bring a friend and enjoy a cuppa and cake? Do you fancy knitting or crocheting for the community – patterns and help are available.
Blister pack recycling
Anyone who takes regular medication in the form of pills will know how many blister packs this generates and how difficult they are to recycle. Some are all aluminium (can be bent and stay bent) and can be recycled at home in the blue bin, but many are mixed aluminium and plastic (which can’t be bent) so are much more difficult to recycle. The company Terracycle can recycle them, and for a cost of between £100 - £216 (per box depending on size), will provide boxes for groups to collect them in. The URC has been fund raising for and buying the large boxes and is now on their third. An estimate suggests that they have now stopped over 20,000 blister packs from going into land fill so it is well worth doing. However they are receiving a lot of all-aluminium blister packs which can be put in the blue bins. They are also finding that some packs still contain tablets (!) and as Terracycle cannot accept medicine or medication residue, any boxes found containing medication will need to be diverted to Energy from Waste and so are not recycled. Do continue to bring your blister packs to the church for recycling, but be careful that they are the mixed aluminium and plastic ones.
May I remind you that there are other items that can be recycled at the church including clothes which are put in the Clothes bank in the car park. Old pens, toothbrushes/heads of electric toothbrushes, old bras and unused spectacles can be put in the drawers inside, either side of the entrance.
Anyone who takes regular medication in the form of pills will know how many blister packs this generates and how difficult they are to recycle. Some are all aluminium (can be bent and stay bent) and can be recycled at home in the blue bin, but many are mixed aluminium and plastic (which can’t be bent) so are much more difficult to recycle. The company Terracycle can recycle them, and for a cost of between £100 - £216 (per box depending on size), will provide boxes for groups to collect them in. The URC has been fund raising for and buying the large boxes and is now on their third. An estimate suggests that they have now stopped over 20,000 blister packs from going into land fill so it is well worth doing. However they are receiving a lot of all-aluminium blister packs which can be put in the blue bins. They are also finding that some packs still contain tablets (!) and as Terracycle cannot accept medicine or medication residue, any boxes found containing medication will need to be diverted to Energy from Waste and so are not recycled. Do continue to bring your blister packs to the church for recycling, but be careful that they are the mixed aluminium and plastic ones.
May I remind you that there are other items that can be recycled at the church including clothes which are put in the Clothes bank in the car park. Old pens, toothbrushes/heads of electric toothbrushes, old bras and unused spectacles can be put in the drawers inside, either side of the entrance.
Danby Park Community Orchard
I don’t know if you've noticed the two old apple trees in Danby Park near the entrance to the wood? They were probably planted by the residents of two cottages which were located just inside the wood 70+ years ago. Nic, one of the Friends of Danby Wood team, had the idea of creating a community orchard in the park and we are pleased to report that with the help of Norwich City Council Community Enabling Officer and the Tree Team, 15 trees will be planted in the park over the winter months. These will be: 5 ornamental cherries, 8 dessert apples and 2 pear trees. They will eventually bear fruit for all residents to enjoy.
Finally, I thought I would take this opportunity to promote Norwich Philharmonic Society’s next concerts: A German Requiem by Brahms on 8 November in Norwich Cathedral; orchestral works by Dvorak, Suk and Janacek on 6 December at the Norfolk Events Centre at the Showground and Family Christmas on 16 December at the Norfolk Events Centre, Showground. Tel 0333 666 3366 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/norwichphil
I don’t know if you've noticed the two old apple trees in Danby Park near the entrance to the wood? They were probably planted by the residents of two cottages which were located just inside the wood 70+ years ago. Nic, one of the Friends of Danby Wood team, had the idea of creating a community orchard in the park and we are pleased to report that with the help of Norwich City Council Community Enabling Officer and the Tree Team, 15 trees will be planted in the park over the winter months. These will be: 5 ornamental cherries, 8 dessert apples and 2 pear trees. They will eventually bear fruit for all residents to enjoy.
Finally, I thought I would take this opportunity to promote Norwich Philharmonic Society’s next concerts: A German Requiem by Brahms on 8 November in Norwich Cathedral; orchestral works by Dvorak, Suk and Janacek on 6 December at the Norfolk Events Centre at the Showground and Family Christmas on 16 December at the Norfolk Events Centre, Showground. Tel 0333 666 3366 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/norwichphil
Derek - Editor
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