Need to get rid of that Christmas tree? Want to recycle it?

Whilst delivering some 2011 calendars in Stowupland yesterday, I noticed this sign on one of the village's noticeboards, and thought that it might be useful.

But, just in case you can't read it, it will be possible to recycle your Christmas tree at Stowupland Village Hall, on Church Road, near the 'Crown' between 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th, and 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 9th.

I'll certainly be taking advantage of the opportunity...

Grit piles, and how to get more...

I have to admit that I learn a little more about village life every day. Sometimes, the information is unexpectedly gleaned whilst researching something else, but I thought that anyone reading this might be interested.

According to to the Suffolk County Council website,

Grit heaps and bins

We provide roadside grit heaps and bins on request from parish councils so local people can treat local trouble spots on minor roads which otherwise would not be treated.  Grit heaps/bins are generally placed in locations such as the bottom of hills and junctions on minor roads which are on lower priority routes for gritting.  The grit from these heaps/bins must only be used on the public highway. Requests for grit heaps/bins are only accepted from a town or parish council.

In honesty, I don't know how serious the County Council are on this point, especially in those Parishes where there isn't a Parish Council (and yes, they do exist) so, if you do need more grit anywhere in the Parish, leave a comment here, or contact our Parish Clerk, if the County Council aren't forthcoming. We'll do what we can to get grit delivered.