Suffolk County Councillor Bobby Bennett, together with District Councillor Sarah Pugh, attended the latest visit by the Coffee Caravan to Stansfield today. They were joined at this event by two members of the Rural Policing Team who were keen to talk to local residents about all things local. Stansfield had recently seen the worst attack by dogs on sheep in the county's history and with a lot of dog owners in the area, it was a good opportunity to remind them of the rules regarding dogs and livestock. As Sgt Jordan Marlow said, "there are always things that can be done better and it is very good to be able to come out and talk to people face to face".
The Coffee Caravan is a Suffolk-based charity, visiting communities across the county, usually on a monthly basis. It comes to Stansfield Village Hall on the third Thursday of the month, from 10am-1pm and anyone is welcome to attend. Not only do you find a wonderful selection of homemade cakes to go with your coffee or tea but a wealth of information which is often invaluable to the more elderly in our communities. We think of it as the Citizen Advice on wheels and if they don't know the answer, they will find it for you.
In the winter, it turns into Soup and a Roll and there is no charge for this but donations are very welcome. For a community such as Stansfield where there is nowhere to come together and chat, this monthly event is very important to all those who attend. For more information or to book a visit by the team visit www.ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk
