The barely legible head stone of Samuel Ralph, son of Samuel and Jane Ralph. In memory of Samuel, son of Samuel & Jane Ralph who departed this life January the 20th 1813 Age 23 Years.  “Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth.” (Ecclesiastes 12:1) *** On Saturday 8th September 1909, a … Continue reading The Ralphs of Grimston Hall →

    Civil Engineer and Senior Project Office, working for Volker Fitzpatrick The Volker Fitzpatrick site, just off the Howlett Way/High Road roundabout, under construction. February 2018. It is difficult to conceive of a Trimley St. Martin resident who is unaware of the rail works which have been part of our lives for the last … Continue reading Dan Smith, Civil Engineer and the Railway works in Trimley St. Martin →

Little Gardens of Trimley Open Weekend. 15th and 16th June 2019. The weather on Saturday was ideal. Not too hot, not too cold. Just right. The gardens were uniformly outstanding and simply perfect, although I suspect most of the owners would say there is always room for improvement.  Although I lack any gardening knowledge or expertise, … Continue reading The beauty of the Little Gardens of Trimley St. Martin →

This weekend, the 15th and 16th June 2019, the Open Gardens event returns to the Trimleys. Did I mention before the excitement this has engendered within me? Two years ago I spent a two very happy, warm days, drifting from Garden to Garden. Even if the sun doesn't shine quite as vigorously as in previous … Continue reading The Little Open Gardens of Trimley →

  Although it may seem an unnecessary announcement,  it is fair to say Trimley St. Martin is experiencing significant changes in 2019. Some changes, such as the new Footpath and Bridleway Bridge are manifestly apparent, not least because of their size. Other changes take place slowly and over a lengthier period of time. The village … Continue reading Snap : Photographs of Trimley in the early Twentieth Century →

Christine Moulton, helping those with memory loss.   WANTED: Volunteers There can be few people who have never known or met those affected by memory loss. As our population and life expectation increase, the difficulties of old age touch the lives of many families and memory impairment can manifest itself in many ways. There are … Continue reading Memory Lane →

   How to shine... “Talk to Chandra, my next door neighbour. Not only has she  had a very interesting life but you’ll be amazed at what she does…” This was part of a conversation Laura Lock and I had sometime in April this year. As is the nature of such conversations, one thing led to … Continue reading Chandra Grover, Musician →