Here are some of the local services:-

St Mary’s Church - Parish Church of Troston. For details of service times, and the people who conduct them, visit the Blackbourne Ministry Team website.

Ixworth Doctors’ Surgery - Only 5 minutes’ drive away from the village. The practice has a pharmacy, dispensing both prescription and over-the-counter medicines to both patients and non-patients (open 8.30 am - 6.30 pm Mon-Fri and 10 am - 12 pm Sat).

Repeat Prescription Service - Save yourself a trip to Ixworth Doctors’ Surgery by using the village’s Repeat Prescription Service. Simply hand in your script at Amanda Stoner’s chiropody practice by 9 am Tuesday, and you can collect your medication on Thursday afternoon.

Ixworth Surgery Patients’ Association Web Shop
Ixworth Surgery Patients’ Association has joined the 21st century! Those of you who shop online can log onto the Ixworth Surgery Patients’ Association Web Shop, at www.buy.at/ipa and see a host of companies who support the ISPA’s fundraising, such as Tesco, M&S, Mothercare, Amazon, Sky, John Lewis and many more. Every time you make a purchase online through the ISPA web page, the association will earn a commission. The price charged by the retailer is exactly the same as if you bought direct, and as you know the internet is often far cheaper than the High Street. Keep logging on for details of special deals.

History of Troston Village - Read about Troston’s history (past and on-going) in a book compiled about 20 years ago by the late Janet Barnard, with the help of many villagers. Not available in bookshops, this lovingly-created account of the village’s past records the changes in both buildings and residents, together with anecdotal tales of village life through the ages. Contact David Corrie, present custodian of the book, on 01359 268134, for details.

The Bull Public House - The village’s public house with restaurant

Honington Camp Stores - Local Post Office with Hairdresser’s, Convenience Store, Chip Shop and Chinese Takeaway

Jackdaw Service Station - Petrol Station and Convenience Store

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme - Martyn Smith is the local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator. He is a Parish Councillor, and you can e-mail him via the Parish Council page of this website. Visit the Safer Neighbourhood Team website for information about what is being done to make the neighbourhood a safer place, and also to report a problem. Visit this page for personal safety advice whilst out on foot. Click here to read the latest issue of the Bury Rural Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter, and for further information, log on to the Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch Association Newsletter.

Local Police - To report an incident, you can call the local Police on 01284 774222 or 774100. Check out the St Edmundsbury Rural Central Team Homepage to meet the police team responsible for this area, to read their latest briefings and to access them directly. Click here for the Suffolk Police Website.

Mobile Library Service - The Mobile Library Service, run by Suffolk County Council, calls in Capel Close every other week on a Friday, from 4.20 - 4.35 pm. Next scheduled visits are 5 and 19 September. For more information on this service, click here for their website.

Local Bus Service - The bus service in Troston is provided by Coach Services Ltd (01842 821509), service nos 332 and 333 which run between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. Click here to view the latest timetable (from 18 August 2008).

Playing Field - The Parish Council is currently engaged in the redevelopment of the playing field (behind The Bull public house), to provide equipment for children and people of all ages to use as a site for recreation and relaxation.

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