I think that Brockdish would be improved if it was more connected to Harleston. I know there is a reasonably good bus service (although opinion seems to be that they drive too fast through the village) but I think it would be great if there was a footpath to Needham.
What do you think?
Please leave a comment to let me know what you think.
1 | Ron
If you ask the older residents of Brockdish they will tell you that a footpath between the village of Brockdish and Needham did exist but fell into decay after the second world war 1939/45. The footway ran on the right hand side going towards Harleston.
The reason for this part of the footway to be lost to the public is not known although it most likely was because of the use of the road by more and more heavy traffic.
2 | Dave
A footpatch is a nice idea, but perhaps something more absent from Brockdish is a playing field or area where children can stretch their legs?
The school population has grown somewhat in the last few years and there are a number of small families starting here…but alas nowhere for them to play?
Which is odd even for the sleepieist of villages.
3 | Stephen
I agree with you Dave.
I understand there is common land in the village (near the school) and down Common Lane and there are plans afoot (or in progress) to clear the land down Common Lane. The other bit of land seems to be used for grazing horses.
There are also some goal posts on the field behind the church although I don’t know who these belong to.
A footpath would, at the very least, allow village children to access facilities in Harleston and, if appropriate, the play area in Needham.
4 | Margaret
I think a footpath to Needham is an excellent idea, although, presumably, the speed limit would then have to be reduced. When I once had to walk home from Harleston, the last bit – between Needham and Brockdish – did not feel particularly safe and the verge is not very flat… It would also be good to make a safer link between The Street and Tumbril Lane. And, how about a cycle lane?!
With regard to play facilities, could we not have a safe area with equipment for the younger children on a bit of the common in Common Lane? I have always thought (a resident for 24 years now) that older children were allowed to use the Church Field, but perhaps I am wrong.
5 | Alfred Nunn
We are looking for info on Arthur Ernest Lanham,m he used to work in the local shop in 1915/16?? we think he joind the Norfolk Regiment, was sent to France, was taken prisoner and spent the rest of the first world war in the Stralsund POW camp. returnd to Brockdish married Hilda Chilvers ( Her father was the undertaker).her mother lived in a council house in Brockdish they moved to Darsham in Suffolk and started there own business, if any one can give us any info of these famlies.
We live in Canada, hope to return to England next year to celebrate with my twinour 80 B/day Alfred Nunnused to live in Yoxford & Hollesley Thamks to al that read this
