Saturday 9th April 2016 – Coffee Morning – 9.30am until 12.00pm, Bric-a-Brac and Book Stall, Homemade Cakes.  All funds raised will go towards the upkeep of the Church – Please call by and enjoy coffee, cake and good company.

Ely’s Eel Day will be on Saturday 30th April this year.  The procession around the Eel Trail starts at 10.30am from Cross Green followed by activities in Jubilee Gardens from 11am to 4.30pm.  Info can be found at www.visitely.org.uk

The Council is pleased to present the new format Parish News. Stretham villagers will get a copy through the letterbox as usual, but you can also download a copy from our Parish News page, or you get the March Parish News Here.

The new format is smaller and more convenient, but with similar content to the usual newsletter. We will be making further changes to add new features over the coming months.

We’ll also be updating the website to match the some of the style from the Parish News.

The Parish Council will be marking the 90^th Birthday of the Queen on 21^st April 2016 by lighting a Beacon in the village.  The event will be held from 7.30-9pm on land close to Berry Green and the Cemetery (will be clearly signposted).  The Beacon will be lit at sunset around 8pm.  One free drink for all those who attend, come along to celebrate.