BUT FOR HOW LONG? After weeks of cajoling and reminding, the Highways Department put back the sign pointing to “Geldeston” … More
Category: Spring 2023
Unfinished work
In 2004 the parish council held a survey, asking more questions than the ten-yearly national Census. Two thirds of all … More
“Such queer people”
Geldestonians and their Church, Part 2. (Part 1, see St Michael’s Church). Walking, riding and driving In mediaeval times people … More
Libellous and unlawful
For the past seven days a statement “Extraordinary Meeting” (dated 5 June 2023) has been posted on the Parish Notice … More
Maria Phillips, 1931-2023
Widow of Canon John Phillips, rector of Geldeston, Stockton and Gillingham (1965-1970). Funeral at Bergh Apton church, 2 pm, Wednesday … More
St Michael’s Church, Geldeston
Some Notes, Part 1. The first named priest of St Michael’s Church was Richard Abel, appointed in the early 14th … More
Geldeston Parish Council, 2023 elections
Councillors and Clerk (alphabetical order) Ian ANSELL (chair) Big Row, 101 votes (68 %) John ASHFIELD (deputy chair) The Street, … More
No-mow May
I’ve seen some ecological criticism of #nomowmay, but it’s working for us. Our lawn isn’t spectacular but it is becoming … More
