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Travelers can also drive from anywhere in the United States and acquire a visa at the Mexican customs station at the border. A holiday to the Copper Canyon promises to be an exciting mix of relaxation, culture, history, wildlife and hiking.

The Marsh Demons of Iken came to Orford Church on July 9th

The planned collaboration between Rust and Stardust and Orford and Bawdsey Primary Schools was delayed by the COVID pandemic since last April but Eleanor, Katie and Martin from Rust and Stardust and the Orford school staff worked hard with years 4, 5 and 6 for a week in July to produce outstanding performances of The […]

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Vacancies at Pump Street Chocolate

Pump Street Chocolate are looking for a Junior Chocolate Maker and Office Administrator to join their close-knit, award-winning, family-run team in Suffolk. If you or someone you know has a passion for chocolate and a desire to be part of a committed team making the very best single-origin chocolate possible then contact their recruitment people […]

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Local artist writes to The Times

To The Editor          I must congratulate Libby Purves on her volunteering to help with the vaccination process in East Suffolk. Were I able to do likewise I would have been there too, but my wife and I have been in lockdown in perpetuity since January of 2020, as she is of […]

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Orford General Store revised opening hours

We are delighted to announce that, with the arrival of the lighter evenings, we will be extending our opening hours once again, on a Tuesday and Wednesday back to 5.00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused over the last few months, but it was, sadly, a financial necessity, due to limited custom during […]

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Local printer Pop-Up shop on Orford Quay

Local printer, Aspen Press, will be the first tenant of The Watch House on Orford Quay selling posters, notebooks, quotations, sketch pads and cards. Visit the Aspen Press website for details of this local printer.

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Regardless sails again

*FISHING ON ORFORD NESS* As of Saturday 5th December ‘Regardless’ will be back up and running. Due to Covid restrictions there will be a few changes. Anglers will be required to wear a face mask for the duration of the crossing as well as gloves when handling other anglers gear. Drop off to The Crouch […]

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Lady Florence sails again

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Lady Florence wins Good Food Award for second year

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Orford printer to open Pop Up Shop in Framlingham

Local printer Aspen Press will open a Pop Up Shop in Framlingham from October 28th to November 3rd. Aspen Press produces a range of cards and stationery. Using traditional methods, they produce useful, beautiful products. They hand set movable lead type on a variety of letterpress machines including a vintage Golding Pearl treadle press built in […]

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Gardener / Handyman required

Gardener / Handyman required at Chantry Barns, Broad Street, Orford. Duties included mowing the lawns, sweeping up leaves, putting out and taking in wheelie bins and generally keeping the outside neat and tidy. May suit active early retired person or an enthusiastic student wishing to earn some extra money. Approx. 3 to 4 hours per […]

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