Welcome to THE SPRING NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2026
SPRING NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2026
Welcome to the spring edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents.
SPRING NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2026
Welcome to the spring edition of the ERRA newsletter and to any new residents.
Annual General Meeting- 2026. Our AGM will take place on Monday May 11th at 7.30pm in the Blake Room at the URC. AGM business will be followed by our speaker Eaton Rise resident Jenny Fraser who will give a talk entitled ‘A window into life in Sudan’. Refreshments will be available from 7pm. New committee members and new ideas are always welcome and this year we will need a new Secretary. After 15+ years in the job, Janet feels that it’s time to stand down and give someone else a chance though she will stay on the Committee to help the new Secretary settle in. Anyone interested? Phone Janet.
Eaton Rise Garden Club
Our group continues to grow and we have many interesting talks coming up. Please see the 2026 programme on the ERRA website for further details. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the URC Ipswich Road at 7:30pm and ask for a £5 contribution towards the hall hire, speakers’ fees and refreshments. Contact Ronnie at: [email protected]
Our group continues to grow and we have many interesting talks coming up. Please see the 2026 programme on the ERRA website for further details. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the URC Ipswich Road at 7:30pm and ask for a £5 contribution towards the hall hire, speakers’ fees and refreshments. Contact Ronnie at: [email protected]
Norwich Community Gardens Festival 25th - 26th April
This is an open gardens festival for community-maintained green spaces across the city. We are taking part and all are welcome here at Danby Wood Car park, Sunday 26 April, from 09:00-14:00 hours. The full festival programme can be found on: https://linktr.ee/ncgf
This is an open gardens festival for community-maintained green spaces across the city. We are taking part and all are welcome here at Danby Wood Car park, Sunday 26 April, from 09:00-14:00 hours. The full festival programme can be found on: https://linktr.ee/ncgf
Eaton Rise Open Gardens Saturday 4th July 2026
Thank you to all the people who have already pledged to open their garden. However, a few more would be welcome. We are not looking for ‘perfect’ gardens - there is usually something interesting in everyone’s garden, so please show your interest to [email protected] or Annie Kerridge 01603 452392. Tickets/maps will be available from the URC (£5 per person, proceeds to the NSPCC, Norwich District) which will also be open for their Café Eco event. ERRA will be running a plant stall, so donations of plants would be very welcome. Contact Janet (details above) if you can help with those. The Climate Change Gardening Group will be giving talks and displaying information and stalls will include ReDo Norfolk, Norwich Men’s Shed, crafts and local bread etc. Refreshments will be available all day including soup, rolls, cakes, drinks and homemade ice lollies. Donations of cakes, scones etc would be welcome - contact Janet or bring them along to the URC on the day. Many thanks for any offers of help!
Thank you to all the people who have already pledged to open their garden. However, a few more would be welcome. We are not looking for ‘perfect’ gardens - there is usually something interesting in everyone’s garden, so please show your interest to [email protected] or Annie Kerridge 01603 452392. Tickets/maps will be available from the URC (£5 per person, proceeds to the NSPCC, Norwich District) which will also be open for their Café Eco event. ERRA will be running a plant stall, so donations of plants would be very welcome. Contact Janet (details above) if you can help with those. The Climate Change Gardening Group will be giving talks and displaying information and stalls will include ReDo Norfolk, Norwich Men’s Shed, crafts and local bread etc. Refreshments will be available all day including soup, rolls, cakes, drinks and homemade ice lollies. Donations of cakes, scones etc would be welcome - contact Janet or bring them along to the URC on the day. Many thanks for any offers of help!
Ipswich Road Hedge work morning
21 volunteers worked to clear debris, cutting back, planting, replacing 10 posts and repairing fencing plus a litter pick. Thank you to the residents who supplied brown bins. It was good to meet some younger volunteers and those who brought them along, proving that our environmental projects are not only important to us, but also to the next generation. Thank you to everyone - it was a brilliant community morning.
21 volunteers worked to clear debris, cutting back, planting, replacing 10 posts and repairing fencing plus a litter pick. Thank you to the residents who supplied brown bins. It was good to meet some younger volunteers and those who brought them along, proving that our environmental projects are not only important to us, but also to the next generation. Thank you to everyone - it was a brilliant community morning.
Eaton Rise Neighbourhood Watch
Members of the group spread grit at key points during the cold weather in January. Graffiti was removed near the entrance to Danby Wood and members of the group planted hedging in the affected area to deter further incidents. The Watch WhatsApp group reported to PC Andy Toes an incident of a man reportedly looking into houses. In February a daytime burglary took place on Irving Road. In March, an occurrence of fly-tipping took place on the estate: an address was identified in the rubbish and the local council was contacted.
Discussions have taken place about the launch of a Speedwatch group as speeding and noise pollution have been of concern. For £1 you could win up to £25K by supporting Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch’s Lottery at www.givinglottery.org.uk/support/norfolk-neighbourhood-watch
Members of the group spread grit at key points during the cold weather in January. Graffiti was removed near the entrance to Danby Wood and members of the group planted hedging in the affected area to deter further incidents. The Watch WhatsApp group reported to PC Andy Toes an incident of a man reportedly looking into houses. In February a daytime burglary took place on Irving Road. In March, an occurrence of fly-tipping took place on the estate: an address was identified in the rubbish and the local council was contacted.
Discussions have taken place about the launch of a Speedwatch group as speeding and noise pollution have been of concern. For £1 you could win up to £25K by supporting Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch’s Lottery at www.givinglottery.org.uk/support/norfolk-neighbourhood-watch
Cadent and Prestige Pipelines
Finally we have said goodbye to Cadent and Prestige after months of upheaval and mess. The verge at the corner of Broadhurst and Ipswich Roads has particularly suffered from their consistent digging, heavy vehicles and storage facility. We have been endeavouring to get a reimbursement for the loss of 1,250 snowdrop bulbs planted just before works commenced costing £229.00 paid for out of our Hedge Fund. After months since our initial complaint we have been successful and monies refunded.
Finally we have said goodbye to Cadent and Prestige after months of upheaval and mess. The verge at the corner of Broadhurst and Ipswich Roads has particularly suffered from their consistent digging, heavy vehicles and storage facility. We have been endeavouring to get a reimbursement for the loss of 1,250 snowdrop bulbs planted just before works commenced costing £229.00 paid for out of our Hedge Fund. After months since our initial complaint we have been successful and monies refunded.
Football sessions for children 5-11
A poster from Lakenham Community Network has details of football sessions at Harford Park. Do have a look at this worthwhile activity and encourage your children or grandchildren to participate. The poster can be found here.
A poster from Lakenham Community Network has details of football sessions at Harford Park. Do have a look at this worthwhile activity and encourage your children or grandchildren to participate. The poster can be found here.
Eaton Rise Car Club:
Having seen several rare, classic and exotic cars being driven along Welsford Road, a resident has been wondering if there is the enthusiasm amongst residents to form a Car Club for Eaton Rise? There has been a suggestion of hosting an inaugural car meeting at the URC on Ipswich Road. If you have any interest please contact David Pring at [email protected]
Having seen several rare, classic and exotic cars being driven along Welsford Road, a resident has been wondering if there is the enthusiasm amongst residents to form a Car Club for Eaton Rise? There has been a suggestion of hosting an inaugural car meeting at the URC on Ipswich Road. If you have any interest please contact David Pring at [email protected]
Befriending a Carer:
Aaron Mason, marketing manager of the Caring Together Charity, would like to know if any of our residents would be interested in supporting unpaid carers who can feel isolated, lonely or overwhelmed by the demands of their work. A regular visit could transform a carer’s life – and yours too! Further information is on the ERRA website, phone 0345 241 0954 or email [email protected] Thank you.
Aaron Mason, marketing manager of the Caring Together Charity, would like to know if any of our residents would be interested in supporting unpaid carers who can feel isolated, lonely or overwhelmed by the demands of their work. A regular visit could transform a carer’s life – and yours too! Further information is on the ERRA website, phone 0345 241 0954 or email [email protected] Thank you.
Derek - Editor
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