Some of the dominant words of 2020 Last year in 2020 life in Trimley St. Martin and the rest of the world became overwhelmed by something neither living nor dead. First identified in China, by the middle of January, the first C.O.B.R.A. meeting had been called to address the emerging Covid 19 emergency. All … Continue reading Trimley St. Martin Village Recorder’s Report 2020 →

Last year, on 23rd March 2020, the Prime Minister announced the nation would go into Lockdown, commencing on the 24th March. Much has happened since then. Covid 19 has advanced, receded and advanced again with increasing ferocity. Too many people have died and the majority of us might struggle to think of anything good which … Continue reading New Footpath maps for Trimley St. Martin →

Kingdom of United Voices The true and inspirational story of music from Trimley St. Martin and the wider world   Have you heard ‘Across the Borders’ before? Do you know the story of the song? Have you heard of The Kingdom of United Voices? In this country, the answer to these two questions is probably … Continue reading The top song of 2020: ‘Across the Borders’ by Chandra Grover →

The Mills, Trimley c.1900 -1905 (enhanced postcard image in sepia)   Enhanced postcard image in black and white   Enhanced postcard image of the reverse, I purchased the postcard above in October 2020 and can truthfully say I have never paid so much for a 3” X 5" piece of card. The amount was eye … Continue reading Millers’ Tales →

“Harry’s Bar celebrates ‘The Few’” at 2 Sisters It is now possible to see live performances again. The 2 Sisters Arts Centre has opened its doors to audiences who want to see real people performing or acting. During the long months since Lockdown started on 24th March 2020, the word ‘zoom’ has come to mean … Continue reading 2 Sisters re-opens: Championing live performances →

  I continue to be fascinated and beguiled by postcard messages from the early twentieth Century, acquiring examples on a casual basis when they come on the market. Postcards were introduced in Great Britain in October 1870[1] but they were plain and unillustrated. It was not until 1894 the familiar photographic cards began to be … Continue reading Postcards from Trimley →

  Although friends evolve over time and are generally  the people we choose to be with, it isn't  possible  to  choose our family nor to any great degree, our neighbours. My   husband and I are fortunate to live close to people who have always been friendly, outward going   and obliging. If we ask for help, … Continue reading Yelling at the neighbours →

Today, Tuesday 19th May, is the start of the ninth official week of Lockdown or Day 57 if you’re counting carefully. For some, who voluntarily retreated from the public world on the 17th March 2020, it is Week Ten. One way or another it has been a long time; the clear and beautiful Spring is … Continue reading Birthdays in Lockdown…and other things →

and  also, how Trimley St. Martin Marked V.E. Day     Pauline's contribution  to V.E. Day  celebrations  - beer but no  skittles.   The  Lockdown   view from  the Village,  Day  48 For at least one Villager, the last seven days have been a source  of anxiety and concern.  In truth,  many people continue  to  struggle … Continue reading When Disaster strikes … →

When is the last time you saw more than one vapour trail stretched across the skies? The air is clear and bright inside and out, as I was putting together this week’s Blog.  One of my correspondents, Paul R. sent me an image of flights coming into and out of, the U.K. and  I reproduce … Continue reading Peerless skies: Another week in Trimley St. Martin during lockdown →