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CHURCHES TOGETHER ................................................................................................ 2
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - WROXHAM BENEFICE ...................................................... 4
COVER ..................................................................................................................... 4
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH.................................................................................. 5
FRIENDS OF WROXHAM CHURCH ........................................................................... 6
MOTHERS’ UNION – WROXHAM BENEFICE BRANCH ............................................. 7
ST HELEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH .............................................................................. 7
BROADGRACE CHURCH........................................................................................... 8
LIBRARY & SCHOOL NEWS .......................................................................................... 8
CLUB NEWS ................................................................................................................. 9
HOVETON ST JOHN CHURCH 100 CLUB .............................................................. 9
WROXHAM AND DISTRICT U3A .......................................................................... 9
SOLO CLUB .......................................................................................................... 9
WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB................................................................................ 10
HOVETON, WROXHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB .................................... 10
GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER....................................................................... 10
WROXHAM SOCIAL CLUB .................................................................................. 11
THE PROBUS CLUB OF BROADLANDS ............................................................... 12
WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB .......................................................... 13
HOVETON & DISTRICT CONSERVATIVE COFFEE CLUB ...................................... 13
WROXHAM BURE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB .......................................................... 14
WROXHAM & DISTRICT LADIES’ LUNCHEON CLUB ........................................... 14
WROXHAM FOOTBALL CLUB............................................................................. 15
NORTH NORFOLK SPEAKERS CLUB.................................................................... 15
1ST WROXHAM GUIDES ..................................................................................... 16
1ST HOVETON BROWNIES .................................................................................. 16
BARTON HOUSE RAILWAY 01603 782008 ........................................................ 17
WROXHAM WI .................................................................................................. 18
HOVETON WI .................................................................................................... 18
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN’S SECTION .................................................... 19
ROTARY CLUB OF BROADLANDS ....................................................................... 19
HORNING GET TOGETHER CLUB ....................................................................... 19
WHB TWINNING ASSOCIATION ........................................................................ 20
COUNCIL NEWS ......................................................................................................... 21
BROADLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL........................................................................... 21
HOVETON PARISH COUNCIL – WWW.HOVETON-PC.ORG.UK .............................. 22
NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL ................................................................... 23
ARTICLES & PRESS RELEASES .................................................................................... 23
ASHMANHAUGH & BEESTON PRESTON ROOMS .................................................. 23
NOTICES .................................................................................................................... 25
FORTHCOMING EVENTS............................................................................................ 25
CHURCHES TOGETHER
in Wroxham Hoveton Belaugh & Neatishead
Church of England
Rector
Assistant Priest
Churchwardens
Wroxham St. Mary
Mr Arthur Davies
Mr Rod Stone
Hoveton St John
Mr David Barnett
Hoveton St Peter
Mrs Sandy Lines
Belaugh
Miss Vivien Hunn
The Revd Elizabeth Jump
The Vicarage 11 Church Lane Wroxham NR12 8SH
Tel: 01603 [email protected]
The Revd Jane Dodd
Locheil Tunstead Road Hoveton NR12 8QN
Tel: 01603 782509
Tel: 783399
Tel: 782735
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 782002
[email protected]
Tel: 782282
[email protected]
Tel: 783935
United Reformed Church
Minister
Rev Matt Stone
The Manse, 15 Waveney Drive, Hoveton NR12 8DP
Tel: 781623
[email protected]
Secretary
Mrs Liz Haines
Tel: 736081
[email protected]
Contact for JAM (Sunday School)
Mr Chris Billing
Tel: 783992
[email protected]
Roman Catholic Church
Parish Priest
The Presbytery 4 Norwich Road North Walsham NR28 9JP
Tel: 01692 403258
www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com
Sacristan
Tryddyn Horning Road West Hoveton NR12 8QJ
Tel: 782758
Baptist Church
Pastor
Vacant
www.neatisheadbaptist.org.uk
Neatishead Baptist Church, Norfolk, NR12 8YF
Contact Mrs Sue Gibbons
Tel: 01692 631118
[email protected]
In Association with Broadgrace Church
Minister
John Hindley
Tel: 737974
Churches Together
Administrator
Mrs Alex Howe
Tel: 01603 783096
[email protected]
From the Rector the Revd. Liz Jump
We are entering the ‘season of mist and mellow fruitfulness’, or so says Keats in his
Ode to Autumn. Certainly the apples in the vicarage garden are ripening, and the
pie we made yesterday was enjoyed by all. The mists are also evident, no more so
than late on Monday night when, driving back home, I couldn’t even see the road
ahead. The seasons are, once more changing. The children are back at school, and
the traffic that was so evident over the summer is abating a little as those who have
enjoyed our area over the holidays return to work. This summer has been glorious,
apart from the odd rainy spell, and I hope all feel refreshed and renewed. As I sit in
my study I am struck by the contrast of the picking up of the pace workwise, as
schools and organisations restart, with the slowing pace of nature outside my
window. The trees are changing colour, the grass has slowed its growth (not a day
too soon for me and my lawnmower) and there is a sense of the land beginning to
get ready for winter. I love living in an area where I can see these changing seasons.
It keeps me in touch with the land, with creation, and with the God who provides
and sustains it all.
In church too our seasons are changing. By the time you read this we will have held
our Harvest Festivals, and will be looking forward to the end of our church year,
and the start of the next on Advent Sunday. But before we reach that, we have the
season of remembering. Officially the Kingdom season, it is a time when we look
back at those who have gone before. All Hallows – much taken over by the festival
of Hallowe’en - is the time we remember those who have gone before us, through
the feasts of All Saints and All Souls. We will hold our service for all those who
have lost a loved one, and share together in remembering those we miss. We will
remember as a community on Remembrance Sunday those who lost their lives in
the service of their country – all the more poignant this year with the anniversary
of the beginning of the First World War. And we will end this season with the
feast of Christ the King, when we remember that the Christ who died for us, now
reigns in heaven, and holds all – living and departed – safe in his love, and celebrate
the fact that, however many times the seasons change, however fragile life can
seem, however we are feeling, the love of God remains constant and eternal.
Love and Prayers
Liz
CHURCH OF ENGLAND - WROXHAM BENEFICE
SUNDAY & WEEKDAY SERVICES – October
1st October (Wednesday)
10.30am
Midweek Communion
Wroxham St. Mary
5th October – Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
9.30am
Parish Communion
9.30am
Parish Communion
11.00am
Harvest Communion
Wroxham St. Mary
Hoveton St. John
Hoveton St. Peter
12th October – Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
9.30am
Parish Communion
9.30am
Parish Communion
11.00am
Morning Prayer
11.00am
Morning Prayer
6.30pm
Evensong
Wroxham St. Mary
Hoveton St. John
Hoveton St. Peter
Belaugh St. Peter
Wroxham St. Mary
15th October (Wednesday)
10.30am
Midweek Communion
Wroxham St. Mary
19th October – Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
9.30am
Parish Communion
9.30am
Parish Communion
11.00am
Parish Communion
Wroxham St. Mary
Hoveton St. John
Hoveton St. Peter
26th October – Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
9.30am
Parish Communion
9.30am
Family Service
Wroxham St. Mary
Hoveton St. John
Wroxham Church
COVER
Tower Bell-ringing
Hand Bells, Tea & Cake
Choir Practice
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
7.15pm
2.00pm
7.00pm
“The Village Flower and Vegetable Show” by Gilbert Spencer RA (1892-1979) painted in
1942 for a book called English Villages, this calm autumn scene belies a country at war.
Gilbert was the younger brother of the much better-known Stanley Spencer: Stanley
regarded Gilbert as the better painter and draughtsman of the two, but he is now all but
forgotten. Some of his work can be seen at www.gilbertspencer.org.
SUNDAY READINGS
Oct.
5th
12th
19th
26th
Isaiah 5:1-7
Philippians 3:4b-14
Isaiah 25:1-9
Philippians 4:1-9
Isaiah 45:1-7
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 21:33-46
Matthew 22:1-14
Matthew 22:15-22
Matthew 22:34-46
Funerals
We give thanks for and commend to God’s sure keeping
Doreen Alice Mingay who died on 23rd August. Funeral on 19th September at
Wroxham St. Mary followed by burial in the cemetery.
Frank Derek Cole who died on 10th September. Funeral on 23rd September at
Hoveton St. Peter followed by burial.
Enid Woodcock who died on 8th September. Funeral on 26th September at St.
Faith’s Crematorium.
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Minister: Rev Matt Stone, Tel: 01603 781623, [email protected]
Wroxham & Hoveton United Reformed Church is an informal and friendly church,
meeting in our building, The Wroxham Hub, at 114 Norwich Rd, opposite The Avenue.
We love to welcome visitors – why not come along and give us a try? There is provision for
children during services too.
Services and Events in October
Thurs 2nd
Sun 5th
Sun 12th
Sun 12th
Sun 12th
Thurs 16th
Mon 20th
Sun 19th
Fri 24th
Sun 26th
7.30pm
11am
10am
10.30am
4pm
7.30pm
7pm
11am
10.30am
11am
Fresh Ground: ‘Who Cares about injustice?’
Communion Service, led by Bruno Boldrini
Jt URC Service at Trinity URC, Unthank Rd, Norwich
JAM Session
Songs of Praise Service, led by the Church Elders
Fresh Ground: ‘Who Cares about suffering?’
Prayer Gathering
Family Service, led by Matt Stone
JAM+
Back to Church Sunday Service:
Who Cares about death? Led by Matt Stone
Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us!
Matt’s Musings
Who Cares? Thank you to everyone who took part in our ‘Who cares?’ survey, where we
asked members of our community ‘What hurts the most?’ On Thursdays 2nd and 16th
October, we have informal ‘Fresh Ground’ discussion evenings (with coffee and cake) to
look at the topics raised by the survey. All are welcome!
Our weekly Open House is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over a coffee and
slice of homemade cake, or for a simple soup lunch. It is free – all we ask for is a small
donation towards the costs. Open House meets every Thursday from 10:30am to 1pm. All
are welcome!
We are hoping to host an Alpha Course sometime this Autumn, probably on Thursdays
from 12:30 - 2pm. Alpha is a 6-week course about the Christian faith and the meaning of
life, with lots of opportunity for discussion. Please let me know if you might be interested,
as we do not have quite enough people at this stage to confirm a start date.
JAM (our Sunday Kids Club) is always open to new children for fun, cooking, games,
crafts and Bible stories. JAM+ is similar, but takes place once a month on a Friday evening
from 6 – 7:30pm and is targeted at youngsters in school years 8 - 11. Please contact Chris
Billing at [email protected] or phone 01603 783992 for more details.
A future date for your diary is our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 22nd November from
11am - 3pm. There will be stalls, games and fun for all the family, and German Christmas
Market food and lots of yummy homemade cake! Please put the date in your diary!
Matt
FRIENDS OF WROXHAM CHURCH
President: Right Reverend Graham James, Bishop of Norwich
Charity no: 1107913
Our AGM was held in Wroxham St. Mary on 17th September - the 10th Anniversary of the
foundation of the Friends. A very happy evening concluded with a beautiful organ recital
by Matthew Bond and refreshments, including a “St. Mary’s cake”, with the first cut being
made by Liz Jump, the Friends’ new Chairman, and Andrew Parsons, their first Chairman
back in 2004. It was a great pleasure to welcome Andrew and Diane and Andrew’s
mother, and to have a chance to remember all the events the Friends have held in these last
10 years, and to look forward to the future.
Autumn Film Shows – 2:30pm & 7:00pm in Wroxham Church Hall
Saturday 25th October
Love Punch
Saturday 29th November
Archive Films
If you have any ideas for fundraising activities or would like to join the Friends and get
involved, please contact Val Ovenden on 01603 782466 or email [email protected].
MOTHERS’ UNION – WROXHAM BENEFICE BRANCH
We had a lovely lunch at Jill’s house with everyone contributing some food. There was
time for a good chat and also we raised money for Branch funds with a tombola. We do
thank Jill and Bob for their generous hospitality.
The Mothers’ Union (Broadland Area) Sponsored Walk took place on 27th September in
Blickling Park. Full report in the next edition of The Bridge.
At our meeting on Tuesday, 21st October we will be holding our AGM and doing forward
planning for 2015. Please come along with ideas for next year’s programme.
Everyone (not just Members) is very welcome to join us for our usual meeting at 10:30am
at St. Helen’s. Please contact Suzanne Barnett (782002) or Val Ovenden (782466) for
more details, or to arrange lifts.
ST HELEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Harvest at St Helen’s - Flower Festival and Supper: a Harvest Flower Festival on 3rd, 4th
& 5th October, open from 10 - 4 each day, with light refreshments available (see half-page
notice elsewhere) is followed by the “Bring-a-Buffet” Harvest Supper on the evening of
Monday 6th October. Tickets for the supper may be had from St Helen’s, after Masses or
by calling 01692 580712.
Children’s Church and First Communion Registration: parents wanting instruction
for their children or to register for First Holy Communion should contact Fr James at
North Walsham, or at St Helen’s after the Saturday night Mass.
The Three Cs: the Coffee Cake and Chat is on Wednesday 1st October from 10:30-11:30
(or thereabouts). Only £1.20p for coffee or tea and a cake at the “old original”: proceeds go
to charity. We look forward to seeing all our regulars and greeting newcomers in the
narthex at St Helen’s.
Fourth Wednesday Club: will meet again on Wednesday 22nd October. A social club
open to all “senior citizens” over 60 from 11:30 – 16:30 starting with coffee and
continuing with a simple hot lunch at 12:30. It is a popular and friendly gathering,
fulfilling a local need. In addition to funding the running of the club, the £2 sub includes
the coffee, lunch, homespun entertainment and a raffle. Any “profit” is distributed to local
charities.
Rooms available: St Helen’s has rooms available for small bona fide meetings and
gatherings of up to 30 people; several village organisations meet here on a regular basis.
Facilities for preparing light snacks and hot drinks are available (you bring your own
refreshments). Centrally situated with excellent car parking. Please call 01603 782758 for
further details.
BROADGRACE CHURCH
Minister: John Hindley
Telephone: 01603 737974
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.broadgrace.org.uk
Services: We meet each Sunday at 4pm. We have now moved to The River Rooms in
Coltishall, the old Salvation Army Hall opposite the garage in the centre of the village.
Come along and you and your family will find a warm welcome, a friendly bunch of people
and the chance to think about the spiritual, significant issues of life. See
www.broadgrace.org.uk for more details or, give John a call on 01603 737974.
LIBRARY & SCHOOL NEWS
WROXHAM LIBRARY: Tel: 01603 782560 or Email: [email protected]
COFFEE MORNINGS every Monday, 10:00am – 12:00pm. All welcome.
HAPPY HOURS 2 for 1 on DVDs and CDs:
Monday: 10am - 1pm; Wednesday: 2pm - 5pm; Friday: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
BOUNCE AND RHYME TIME is now weekly on Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 2pm. The next
date is 7th October and then through until 16th December (excluding 28th October for half
term). Songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers, parents and carers.
The SCRABBLE CLUB meets on the last Thursday of each month from 2 – 4:30pm. All
welcome. Refreshments provided.
FESTIVAL OF OLDER PEOPLE, IT learning event on Thursday 2nd October,
between 10 - 12am. A chance for the over sixties to get to grips with either their Ipad or
tablet with some hands on assistance. Booking essential.
Wroxham library now has FREE WiFi access. Anybody wanting WiFi access needs to be a
member of the Norfolk Library service, which is also free, and then use their library card
number and Pin to log in. With few other WiFi spots in the area, we hope this new service
will be much used and appreciated.
Come along to our TALK by Community Archaeologist Claire Bradshaw from the
Norfolk Historic Environment Service. You will learn all about the archaeological features
in Norfolk that originate from WW1, including features that are still present and ones
that have disappeared from our landscape. The talk will be illustrated by photographs
from the Muckleburgh Collection and the Royal Flying Corps.
Book your seat today for £2! 13th November 6pm. Booking is essential.
CLUB NEWS
HOVETON ST JOHN CHURCH 100 CLUB
The winning numbers for the August Draw were: First Prize number 1 and Second Prize
number 9. The winning numbers for the September Draw were: First Prize number 46
and second prize number33. Congratulations to the four winners. This was the last draw
for the year 2013/2014. Subscriptions for the next twelve months are now due. Anyone
can be a member of this club. If you would like to support this fund raising scheme, the
cost is £12 for the year. Half the money raised goes into Hoveton St John Church funds
and the other half is split between the members whose numbers are drawn out of the
“Hat” each month.
If you are interested in joining for the next twelve months and have not yet received a
form, please ring Suzanne Barnett on 01603 782002 and she will get a form to you.
WROXHAM AND DISTRICT U3A
What is U3A? It is a national organisation for people no longer in full time employment.
It is a learning cooperative of people, which enables members to share many educational,
creative and leisure activities. Here in Wroxham, we have a meeting together on the third
Tuesday of the month at The Hub, when we have a speaker, and the groups of various
activities meet at various times and venues during the week. Present activities include
French conversation, bird watching, walking, music, painting, art appreciation and garden
visits, and we are always looking for people to take the initiative and start new interests.
The annual subscription is only £15. Anyone interested can ring Corrie 01603 782755.
By the time you read this, we will have heard about the circus and the history of clowning,
from Cosmo Hardy, a local clown. Coming up on 21st October at 2:30 is a talk from Allan
Morrell, a local TV and Film actor on his interesting and varied life. In November we have
a talk from a representative of a medical research study, so you see - we have a varied
programme with something to interest everyone! Visitors are welcome to our meetings, at
a cost of £2. In December we will have a Christmas party and next year there will be
another programme of talks, already including one from a Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Warden. Do come along and see for yourself – you will be most welcome!
Lynne Howard, Secretary
SOLO CLUB
This is a Club for anyone who is 55 years+, and who lives on their own and would like to
meet up for a very friendly afternoon get-together. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday in the
month at Hoveton Village Hall, Stalham Road from 2:00 – 4:00. We occasionally have a
speaker, themed Afternoon Teas and arrange outings 2/3 times a year. We would welcome
new members and if you would like more information, please ring 01603 782178 or
782730.
WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB
On Wednesday 8th October, we will be holding our Annual General Meeting at the
Wroxham Church Hall at 7:30pm.
For further information, please telephone 782075 or 782063.
HOVETON, WROXHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB
We had a great number of exhibits (150) in the Autumn Show. The winners of the Best in
Class Cups were: Michael Ottaway (Marrow), Pat Crouch (Chrysanthemum), Michael
Ottaway (Mixed dahlias), Jim Ottaway (3 Stem roses), Mike Clements (3 Perennials),
Michael Ottaway (Foliage), Annie Slater (Cherry cake), Jean Hanson (Miniature
arrangement), Terry Crouch (Sky scape, photography).
The Rowsell Points Cup was awarded to Michael Ottaway. Well done everyone!
Thank you to Mrs Joyce Harvey and Mrs Sarah Tomkins for judging on the night.
Our speaker, Charlotte Philcox gave a very interesting talk on “Seed saving the easy way”.
We are having a Gardeners’ Question Time at 7:30pm on Friday 3rd October at
Hoveton Village Hall with a panel featuring popular horticulturalists Ben Potterton,
Ian Roofe and Bill LeGrice. We know they will make it a great evening and you are all
invited to join us. £3 entry includes light refreshments. There will be a raffle and time for a
chat. Pat 01603 782523 or Julian on 01603 782883.
GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER
I like October, the last month before we change clocks and lose our evenings. We must use
those good days wisely to get important jobs done.
Tender plants must be protected, if they are in pots, either put them in a sheltered spot
and cover, if necessary, or put them in the greenhouse/conservatory.
If this is not possible, cover with fleece before the frosts.
If you have not lifted your summer bedding, do it now and dig over, adding some
organic matter.
Plant out your daffs and tulips. Use taller varieties for sheltered spots and shorter
varieties for more exposed areas.
This is a good time to tidy up your borders, redefine your edges, weed thoroughly, dig
over and add some kind of organic matter.
Prune your shrubs; reduce the height of those tall ones, like Buddleia davidii.
With your lawns, this is the last month you will be running the mower over them.
Only tip your lawns this month. If you like to have a good lawn, scarify it two or three
ways, clear all the debris and over seed any thin areas. If you have a drainage problem and a
lot of compaction, spike your lawn with a border fork or, for larger areas, hire a spiker.
In the veg garden, harvest main crop potatoes, beetroot, carrots and other autumn veg.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Check your brassicas, remove yellowing leaves, secure your netting and stake well.
Take down any remaining climbing beans, leave roots in to return nitrogen to the soil
and put your plants on the compost heap.
In the fruit garden, pick any remaining apples and pears and store carefully. Pick any
soft fruit which is still cropping.
In the pond area, tidy up your plants, remove any yellow leaves. Check your netting
cover is secure for the winter and it is able to stop leaves entering.
Remember, do not put off those jobs, get them done whilst the weather is fine and enjoy
what you are doing.
On 3rd October we are hosting a Gardeners’ Question Time at 7:30pm at Hoveton Village
Hall. You are welcome to bring family and friends. We have three great Horticulturalists
on the panel, Ben Potterton Ian Roofe and Bill LeGrice. Entrance is £3 on the door and
includes light refreshments.
Michael Ottaway, Chairman
WROXHAM SOCIAL CLUB
Well that is the bowls over for another year. Our club has had a really successful season in
the leagues. Congratulations to everyone who played and those who arranged all the
matches. “Lots of sunny, summer evenings on the greens!
Sunday 31st August, we held our Yellop Memorial bowls day. It was a fabulous sunny
afternoon, enjoyed by lots of members. We had to borrow players from another club, as
some of our members were unable to take part at the weekend, but everyone had fun. Jeff
as usual had a funny tale to tell! It was nice to see Julie (Neville’s daughter) and other
members of Neville’s family. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the delicious
buffet. Our Autumn Programme: 4th October: Whist; 11th October: Bingo; 18th
October: Bar Quiz & Pizza; 25th October: Jeff ’s Quiz & Chips, (Teams of 4), £2.50 plus
food. Book your table and order your meal in advance. 1st November: Bingo; 8th
November: Bar Quiz with refreshments; 15th November: Whist; 22nd November: Bingo;
29th November: Julian’s Quiz & Chips, (Teams of 4). Book you table and meal in advance,
£2.50 plus food. 6th December: Whist; 13th December: Club Party (to be confirmed).
Our Quiz & Chips night are open to all. Please book your table early to avoid
disappointment.
AGM to be held on Thursday 20th November, 19:00hrs. Please make an effort to attend.
The Club does not run itself! Without the help and support of you, the members, we will
cease to function. We need your input. Please support your club. Welcome to our new
members. 6 New snooker players have joined our club.
There are still vacancies for more New Members (over 16). The club has facilities for
Snooker (beginners welcome) Games, played most evenings. Table Tennis, Darts and
Lawn Bowls (in the summer), Cards, Dominoes, etc. The bar area has comfortable seating
and tables. Pop in, we would be pleased to meet you. For more information, please contact
Rosemary Burdett (Chairman) 419811 or a committee member.
THE PROBUS CLUB OF BROADLANDS
The Probus Club of Broadlands is a club for men, who have worked in a professional or
business capacity and who are retired, semi-retired, or approaching retirement. The
purpose of the Club is to provide an environment for socialising between Members, who
share common interests and to enable them to increase their social contacts. The Club is
non-political and non-sectarian. It meets on the last Wednesday of the month at the
Norfolk Mead in Coltishall.
There was no speaker at the August meeting. For some time the Committee had been
reviewing ideas for enhancing Members involvement in meetings. There is always good
interaction with Speakers following their presentation, with a wide variety of questions
coming from Members, but it was thought that more could be done. The Committee
decided to try a different format for the August meeting, with the objective of involving
Members in a formal debate on a topic of mutual interest. The topic was deliberately
selected to be controversial so that it was bound to elicit a wide range of views.
It was emphasised to all concerned that the debate was not to be taken seriously and that it
was not necessary that the participants believed in what they were espousing. Its purpose
was to provide entertainment and fun, and to get everyone involved.
The Chairman for the debate initially asked for a show of hands so that a count could be
made of those that were for the motion and those against. Another vote was to be taken at
the end of the proceedings to determine the outcome and to see how many had changed
their minds.
A Speaker for the motion then gave a three minute talk explaining reasons why Members
should support his proposition, with a view to strengthening the opinion of its original
supporters and to change that of its opponents. This was followed by a Speaker against the
motion and his presentation followed a similar course for the alternative position.
Following a lengthy group discussion, in which all Members stated their opinions, the
Speakers each summarised their position to include relevant points made by Members.
The final vote on the motion was then taken. The Chairman then declared that the
motion was not carried.
It was heartening to see the level of participation and the strength of feeling of those giving
their views. Despite some initial reservations, the meeting proved to be a great success with
everyone enjoying the opportunity to make their contribution. A repeat is likely in the
New Year.
Oh, and the subject of the debate and its outcome? Ah well, you had to be there. Why not
become a member? New members are always welcome. Those interested in joining should
contact Ian Anderson on 01603 737298. We hope to see you at our next meeting.
WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB
We are all looking forward to a relatively quiet two months before we start on our round
with Santa and his sleigh in the lead up to Christmas.
The tombola in the precinct has now finished after a very successful season and our
Charity Shop is now open only 6 days a week. The Craft Fair we held last month was well
attended and we will be holding another on Sunday 2nd November again at the Youth and
Community Centre, Hoveton.
We are pleased to invite you all to Afternoon Tea on Thursday 16th October at the
Wroxham Masonic Hall from 2:30 to 4:30pm. Tickets are £6.00 and can be obtained
from the Lions Charity Shop or Lion Suzanne. Entertainment will be provided by the Jazz
Annie Trio and proceeds will be divided between Annie Slater’s charity Worsted Day
Centre and the Lions local charities.
We will be holding a collection outside Roy’s on Saturday 18th October, where we will be
launching our “Penny Card” campaign, demonstrating that every penny donated is given
to the cause.
Our little community group has recently entertained at three local pensioners groups.
On the social side, members enjoyed tea and cakes in one of our lady members garden and
on Friday 24th October we will be having a games evening at the home of another of our
members.
As a result of our Motor Show, we were able to donate over £2,000 to the East Anglian Air
Ambulance, EACH and our own local charities account.
The Charity Shop is still short of good quality bric a brac and any donations would be very
welcome.
This month’s £100 Charity Shop Draw goes to the National Deaf Children’s Society, who
was nominated by Pam Dutton of Hoveton, who donated goods to the shop.
Wroxham and Hoveton Lions are looking to welcome new members, both women and
men, so if you would like to make a difference in your local community and have a little
time to spare, we would welcome your help. Just give our President Lion Dave Barnett or
our membership chairperson Lion Suzanne Barnett a ring on 01603 782002 and they will
answer any questions you may have. Anyone is welcome to come along and see what we are
up to on our meeting nights the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Broadland
Youth and Community Centre, Hoveton. Our meetings start at 8pm. We are a friendly
bunch of people, who enjoy serving their community, whilst at the same time having fun.
Lion Dave Barnett, President.
HOVETON & DISTRICT CONSERVATIVE COFFEE CLUB
Our next meeting at The Hotel Wroxham will be on Thursday 23rd October at 10:30am,
when we shall have a talk from Barbara Nicholson on Wind Engine Punps.
Contact Tel. No: 01603 783490.
WROXHAM BURE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB
We are now well into our busiest time of year. Holidays are over and we are planning and
doing a lot of activities. Our joint open air concert with Broadland Rotary Club at
Wroxham Barns, featuring The Blue Sueders in aid of the Benjamin Foundation and First
Responders went well as the weather cleared and a good crowd turned up, meaning almost
£2000 was raised, which was split 50:50 between the two charities. Also the club barbeque
went well, although passing showers slowed down some of the cooking!
Planning is well advanced for our spectacular Masked Charity Ball in aid of EACH (East
Anglia Children’s Hospices), who are building a new hospice on the south side of
Norwich next year. This takes place at Dunston Hall on Saturday 18th April 2015 and
includes a three course meal and dancing to Lee Vasey. Tickets are £55, but only £50 if
purchased before end October and are available from Anne Kittle,
telephone 07887 523071 or [email protected] and are selling well. We are
aiming for a full house to ensure we maximise the money handed over to EACH.
The club are working with our home venue of Wroxham Barns to install a coin collecting
wishing well in aid of rotary charities and we have also involved Broadland High School in
a competition to design the actual wishing well. We are now at the judging stage, and will
shortly be announcing the winning design and moving on to the construction stage.
Our next big event will be our Santa house Christmas collection, and work is planned to
repaint and smarten up the house during November in time for Santa to join us on our
local street collections.
Our up-to-date programme through to the end of 2014 is now on the web site - if you
have not already done so, have a look at it as there is something to interest everyone. If our
lively social group with its great balance of committed fund raising and interesting
meetings and visits sounds good to you, we are always looking for new members. We
welcome both men and women from all walks of life, so if you are interested in joining us,
please come along to one of our meetings, where guests are always welcome, we meet
Monday evenings from 7pm. Our meetings generally take place in the restaurant at
Wroxham Barns and include a two course meal. Visit our website on
www.wroxhamrotary.org.uk for more information or contact our president, Jonathan
King on 01603 784482.
WROXHAM & DISTRICT LADIES’ LUNCHEON CLUB
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding July, August and September) for
an excellent lunch, followed by a talk on a variety of subjects, which is always interesting
and entertaining. New members and visitors are always welcome to join us for good
company, and to hear speakers on a wide variety of topics. Mrs Jenny Atkinson on
01603 472556 or 01692 535932 will be happy to give you further details.
WROXHAM FOOTBALL CLUB
The 1st team has enjoyed much better results so far this season and are currently in the top
five; a far healthier position than last season. After beating Yarmouth at Wroxham and
Mildenhall away, we received a very tough draw in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the FA
Cup at Leamington, who play two steps above us in Conference North. That game is on
27th September, possibly before these notes are published. Depending on the outcome as
to whether we are still in the competition or not, our scheduled home games in October
are against Romford on Sat 11th and Thamesmead on Tues 28th, followed by Heybridge
Swifts on Nov 1. Full details are on our website www.wroxhamfc.com or via Twitter
@the_yachtsmen.
Our gates have improved this season and we were very pleased to see the new Wroxham
vicar Rev Liz Jump at our game against Barkingside. We hope she will visit again and that
a few more locals will join Liz as all our club sides are playing some good football and there
is always a welcome in the clubhouse. Supporters are now pleased to follow results via our
large screen in the clubhouse, together with their half time pint or cuppa.
Unfortunately, we have suffered from illness within the club recently and club steward
Geoff Skeet has not been well along with Chairman Tom Jarrett. We wish them both a
speedy recovery. This has put extra pressure on the remaining stalwarts, who keep the club
going. We desperately need more help in a number of positions - including TREASURER.
Please contact Secretary Chris Green on 783936 if you can help.
Also, any bookings for the clubhouse can be made on this number or 426673 or via email
[email protected].
We are now preparing for our Annual Fireworks Display, which this year is early, on
Sunday 2nd November. We have a new firm to set off the fireworks with some new effects.
Full details elsewhere in this issue of the Bridge.
UP THE YACHTSMEN
NORTH NORFOLK SPEAKERS CLUB
David Beecroft, outgoing President of North Norfolk Speakers Club, recently received the
highest accolade of Distinguished President’s Award from Toastmasters International, in
recognition of his leadership of a successful and high performing club.
New President David McNaughter, a founder member of North Norfolk Speakers Club
in 2002 and its first President, said:
“I was delighted to present this award to David, who has guided the club through a
tremendously successful year. Under his leadership, the club has gone from strength to
strength and I hope to continue David’s success in the coming year.”
North Norfolk Speakers Club meets on alternate Wednesdays, 6:45pm at North
Walsham High School, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. For further information, please
visit www.nnsc.co.uk, email [email protected] or contact Gillian on
01692 650250. Guests and new members are always warmly welcomed.
1ST WROXHAM GUIDES
Wroxham Guides have an active and varied programme planned for the autumn term.
After the Patrols Leaders meeting, the first full meeting was held at Eaton Vale, where
Guides had a go at kayaking, raft building or a climbing activity on the high ropes. Having
said goodbye to Lauren, Sophie, Emma, Nancy, Josie, Harriet and Natalie, who have all
moved up to the Senior Section, we welcomed Caitlin and Charlotte, who joined us from
local Brownie Units. Activities this term include water safety, chocolate, bag packing,
attending a pop concert at Wembley Arena, a sleepover, making decorations for the
Christmas Tree Festival and a Christmas Activity Camp.
As 3 Wroxham Guides and 5 members of the Senior Section are going to Sangam next
summer, the 4th World Guide Centre in India, our plans have moved up a gear. We have
booked places on the Develop Your Potential Event, a Community Action session; the
insurance is sorted; those taking part have taken part in some fund raising events, with
more in the pipeline. Sangam was opened in Pune in 1966 and the swimming pool was
built in 1974 – paid for then by the Australians. Recently, the pool developed a large crack
and needs rebuilding at a cost of £40,000. Wroxham Guides have developed a challenge
and badge, which we are encouraging other units to buy as it is in our interest to ensure the
swimming pool is ready for our use next August.
The next 1st Wroxham Guide fund raising event is the Pamper, Health & Cake Night on
Friday 10th October, from 7pm at Hoveton Village Hall. Enjoy a mini head massage, a
manicure or pedicure, facial or make over. Come on folk, spoil yourselves, bring a friend,
buy or order a cake; chat to a personal fitness trainer, a Slimming World consultant or just
enjoy a chat over a cake and a cuppa. There will be a raffle, a chance to win various prizes
donated by the beauticians and some to of the other stall holders attending the event.
There are a couple of tables / places left, if you have a skill or service to share.
Kate, Leader 1st Wroxham Guides; 01603 722665; [email protected]
1ST HOVETON BROWNIES
The Brownies have been very busy during the run up to the summer break.
In June, the Brownies enjoyed 3 of their meetings at Hautbois House, where they had a go
at canoeing, nature trail and aerial runway (zip wire). This was partly made possible by a
generous donation from the Hoveton & Wroxham Lions.
In July, we went on a visit to Barton House Railway, Wroxham. The girls had a fantastic
evening learning all about the signalbox, looking in the museum and riding on two
different miniature trains.
At our last meeting before the summer, we had a “Mad Hatters tea party”, which the
Brownies organised for their Hostess badge. They designed & sent out invitations to their
guest, brought in cakes, biscuits & decorated their own tables and had party games. A great
end to a hectic few weeks!
These activities were towards our Big Brownie Birthday celebrating 100 years of Brownies.
If you are aged 7 - 11 and interested in joining our exciting Brownie group, please go to
www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies to find out more or contact Aimee Douglas (Brown
Owl) on 07825326923.
BARTON HOUSE RAILWAY 01603 782008
www.bartonhouserailway.org.uk
[email protected]
Open 3rd Sunday of the month from
April to October from 2:30pm to 5:30pm
(A regular boat service operates from Wroxham Bridge FOR EVERY RUNNING)
Unfortunately a footnote in last month’s publication was not correct. Details of the two
September runnings will be in the November issue as they both fell outside the closing
date for contributions to the October issue. The Junior Day proposed for Saturday 23rd
August was postponed until better availability of members. The Jake Afford Memorial
Loco appeal continues to grow and now exceeds £6,000. A coffee morning is planned for
Thursday 30th October at Dickerson’s Diner from 10 until 12:30. (See poster).
Track donations for the New 7¼” gauge line project (The Museum Line) is now well on
the way and has reached a little over 152 yards of a 600 yard target. It is hoped that ground
work will soon be more noticeable, but as with everything, has to rely on volunteer’s
availability. Our Third Sunday Running on 17th August saw the highest takings from
trains for many years. It was a busy day with fine weather and sunny intervals. Technical
problems prevailed throughout the afternoon, but thanks to staff for maintaining an
uninterrupted service. The usual alternate after running meeting took place. Our first
August Bank Holiday Monday Running on 25th August was so disappointing and could
have been so much better, had it have not rained throughout the afternoon, what a
comparison from the previous Sunday. Just over 100 visitors braved the elements and staff
kept the railway running under difficult conditions. Our “NEW” drive your own train
event was operating, which gave a good deal of enjoyment. Railtrail Tours visited us again
on Thursday 28th August, taking in Wroxham Signalbox, as well as BHR. Staff ensured the
visit was enjoyable and interesting with a good train service operating. BHR2 (portable
7¼” gauge) attended the Mid Suffolk Railway Steam Gala on Saturday & Sunday 13th &
14th September. Weather was good, but visitors few. Around £130 was taken. A final note
of cheer is that almost £1200 was raised from the three events at BHR in August.
OUR FINAL THIRD SUNDAY RUNNING IS 19th OCTOBER.
THEN THE SANTA SPECIAL ON SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER 12noon to 3pm.
A chance for the children to meet Father Christmas on the train in his Railway Grotto
and receive a named gift. Go First Class and enjoy a festive meal in our diner.
Advance Bookings necessary. Further details 07749 806351 or 01603 736901 e-mail:
[email protected]
WROXHAM WI
Due to unpredictable weather conditions our garden meeting, which was meant to be held
at our Presidents house was moved to Wroxham Church Hall (our usual meeting place).
It was decorated beautifully by the committee to look like a street party with bunting,
colourful table cloths and little flower vases. They also made the delicious party food and
deserve a huge thanks from our members for all the catering provided throughout the year
to make our events that little bit special.
The trip to Sherrington Little Theatre was a great day out. Arriving in Sherringham by
train it was a stroll down the lovely Main Street, then a pre booked lunch, before heading
off to the theatre to see “Caught in The Net”, which was hilarious.
Our October speaker is Lynne Kerr, who will be telling us about “The Benefits of Aloe
Vera”. A very interesting subject and one that we will all be keen to hear about.
It is hard to believe that another year for our WI is nearly over, with our annual meeting
coming up in November.
This is also the meeting, where you can dig out those old favourite poems to share with
everyone, so all contributions will be gratefully received.
An outing to The Theatre Royal in Norwich is being organised for January 2015 to see
“Sister Act”. More information will be given at a later date.
If you would like friendship and a really great afternoon out, please come along to
Wroxham Church Hall on the 3rd Wednesday in each month and you will be made very
welcome.
Moira Holden
HOVETON WI
Following our August break, members at our September meeting were taken on a trip
round Britain by our speaker Mr. Goeff Worton.
We started at Tilbury and the first stop was Invergorden, where we heard about HMS
Natal being blown up in the harbour and saw the beautiful Natal Gardens.
On round the coast of Scotland we heard about the herring girls of Stornoway and from
Tobermoray went across to the Holy Island of Iona. Next came Dublin and the Scilly Isles,
before heading back via The Channel Islands.
This month is our birthday meeting, when we will be joined by members from other local
WIs to enjoy a visit to Historic Prague with our speaker Mr Roy Mclean, followed by
afternoon tea.
The November meeting will be our Annual Meeting.
Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:15pm in Hoveton
Village Hall, Stalham Rd.
Visitors and new members are always welcome; for further information, phone Sue on
01603 783387.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN’S SECTION
WROXHAM, HOVETON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
At our October Branch meeting we will be entertained by one of our Members, who will
be bringing along one of her collections.
There will also be our usual raffle, refreshments and time to chat. Tuesday 21st October is
the date at our usual venue Trafford Walk Community Room Wroxham at 2pm.
Ladies, please come and visit for a couple of hours, bring a friend, we will always give you a
warm welcome and there is no obligation to become a member immediately.
May we also remind you that a background in the Services is not necessary if you would
like to become a member, just a wish to help with the provision of care and support to the
ex-Service Community’s Widows and Children.
For any further information, please ring 782312.
ROTARY CLUB OF BROADLANDS
BLUE SUEDERS CONCERT 10 AUGUST 2014
On Sunday 10th August, despite Hurricane Bertha’s best efforts, one of East Anglia’s finest
tribute Bands “The Blue Sueders”, with Pip Duffy as lead singer, entertained an
enthusiastic crowd to a variety of songs. From Ballads and Pop to Rock & Roll, from the
60s right up to date. Finishing the evening with a tribute to Elvis.
The venue was Wroxham Barns; Ian Russell and his team pulled out all the stops to ensure
the event went as smoothly as possible.
This Concert was a joint venture with our daughter club Wroxham Bure Valley and
proceeds, after disbursements, from ticket sales and the raffle, raised a considerable
amount of money for The Benjamin Foundation and Local First Responders.
Our thanks go to all who purchased tickets and braved the blustery and chilly weather,
St John Ambulance, our fellow Rotarians of Wroxham Bure Valley, Ian Russell and the
team at Wroxham Barns, Wroxham businesses for providing some superb raffle prizes and
of course “The Blue Sueders”.
Broadlands Rotary is always looking to welcome men and women from all walks of life
into our club, so please ring Richard Mayer on Norwich 715796 or visit
www.rotaryclubofbroadlands.org.uk.
HORNING GET TOGETHER CLUB
Come and join us at Horning Village Hall on Tuesday 14th October at 2:30pm.
Daphne Howlett will give us a glimpse into the world of shells, with many for us to look
at, followed by our monthly raffle.
We are a social club for both men and women, over 50. £5 annual subscription and 50p
refreshments.
WHB TWINNING ASSOCIATION
Our August 20 year anniversary Twinning visit here has been voted a resounding success
by both guests and hosts, all went extremely well, new venues greatly enjoyed and admired,
and even the weather turned up trumps and did not rain on our parade! We welcomed
everyone at Wroxham Yacht Club, a lovely setting, and all enjoyed the buffet supper
provided by their hosts, new families were introduced and old acquaintances renewed.
Friday saw us in Norwich, first of all, a short tour for new members or a bit of shopping
and then a river boat cruise through the city in the sunshine. Then it was on to Great
Yarmouth for a quick supper, fish and chips for many, and afterwards the Hippodrome
Circus, which they all really loved. Saturday we reconvened at Neatishead Village Hall at
lunchtime for a picnic and a games afternoon, indoor bowls, kindly led by some of the
local Bowls Club and a village quiz; great fun. The evening was also spent there with a
Barn Dance and delicious supper, and we were presented with a lovely plaque depicting
our two bridges, Wroxham Bridge and Montjean Bridge, by one of their local artists,
which we hope will be installed on Granary Staithe. Sunday is always a day with hosts,
when many families get together, go on outings, boat trips, visits to local attractions etc.
and then our last day was spent in Southwold, where the sun came out again and everyone
enjoyed the beach, the pier, the harbour area, shopping or whatever took their fancy. Very
early Tuesday morning they left, after a rousing chorus of Auld Lang Syne, much hugging
and kissing, a few tears and many promises to meet again next year in France, or sooner if
possible in many cases.
Anyone who would like to join us, families with children learning French at primary or
secondary schools, people who love going to France or enjoy new challenges, do contact us
as we would love to fill up a coach next August. Speaking French is not essential: many of
our French friends enjoy practising their English.
The French Conversation group resumed their meetings on 10th August at Maggie’s in
Belaugh and discussed our Twinning visit and how much they had enjoyed it: they will
meet again on 8th October at Sheila’s in Wroxham for a discussion on family and
ancestors. Jane will supply any details about this friendly group on 01603 782496 or
[email protected]
The Book Club really enjoyed “Tiny Songbirds far away” by Christie Watson, Pat’s
choice, at the end of August and will tackle Robert Grave’s “Good-bye to All That” on the
last Wednesday of September at Sheila’s in Wroxham.
The committee will meet mid-September to plan, hopefully, some social and fund raising
activities for the next few months and our AGM.
If you would like any more information, please contact us via our chairman, Peter, on
01603 782733 or [email protected].
COUNCIL NEWS
BROADLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
I am so pleased to be asked to contribute to The Bridge and hope to become a regular
contributor. It is a real privilege to be the District Councillor for the Wroxham Ward
representing Belaugh, Rackheath, Salhouse and Wroxham. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me. It was close run, but I hope that over the
next nine months I can convince you that my focus is local issues, particularly as I live
locally and they will affect me to.
Broadland District Council (BDC) is proud to deliver high quality services at the lowest
possible cost to everyone in the district. Your council tax has been frozen for five years
with no reduction in services. By the time you read this, you should be benefiting from the
“Recycling Revolution”, which starts across Norfolk from 1st October. For the first time
residents will be able to put plastic food pots, tubs and trays, juice and soup cartons, glass
jars and bottles, as well as everything you could recycle before in their recycling bin. Just
put everything in loose and we can work together to stop recyclables going to landfill.
Our area is seeing a great deal of change and will see even more in the future. There is
currently development in Hoveton and Wroxham, and further development is planned
for Rackheath. It is imperative that we get the infrastructure we need and the affordable
housing that will give people, particularly young people, the opportunity to get on the
property ladder, anything less will be unacceptable. I will be fighting to ensure it is
something we all have the opportunity to enjoy in the future.
Coupled with development it is vital that we continue to ensure that jobs are created. I am
really pleased that Broadland has the lowest number of people claiming Job Seekers
Allowance, at 1.22% and we have reduced unemployment in the Wroxham Ward over the
last year.
I was delighted to attend my first engagement as a councillor, at the opening of
Carrowbreck House on 9th September. Carrowbreck House will provide facilities for
16-19 year olds, who want to do courses, such as Child Care, Sports and Activity Leisure,
Public Services, Activity Leadership, Customer Service, Business Administration, Equine,
Animal Care and Music Technology. These courses are generally National Vocational
Courses (NVQs) and will set young people up for success in the future. Broadland
Council Training Services (BCTS) also provide apprenticeships and last year the young
people achieved an 81% success rate.
I am sure BDC can do more, but we need your input to realise this. Let me know your
thoughts and how I can help to enhance YOUR area. I look forward to hearing from you.
Fran Whymark
[email protected]; Mobile: 07907163123
HOVETON PARISH COUNCIL – www.hoveton-pc.org.uk
At our September meeting, it was agreed to bring the following application to the
attention of residents, due to the significant grant contributions, which will be made
towards this work, but with limited access for the public after completion.
“Planning Application Broads Authority (BA) 2014/0248/FUL Creation of reed
beds by pumping lake sediment into geotextile bags to create bunds, back-filling the
areas behind with more sediment and planting these areas temporary fish barriers
Haugh’s End Road, Lower Street, Hoveton.”
Several councillors attended a site visit on 28th August, followed by extensive discussions at
the meeting on 1st September. It was felt that the required statutory publication carried
out had not been sufficient for an application of this importance; and there appeared to
have been a lack of site notices displayed. The PC has now written to the BA asking that
any decision in respect of this application be adjourned until a further and more extensive
public consultation is carried out. Councillors have also included reference to the
following in their letter “That the sinking of fish barriers (gabions filled with rocks) may become a
permanent obstruction to the entrances to the Broad and that a legally enforceable
mechanism should be put in place, so that there was an enforceable obligation to remove
these at completion of the project;” and
“Due to concerns over the lack of public access to the Broad bearing in mind, the
amount of public money involved in the project the BA be asked to include a condition on
the planning permission (if granted) requiring extensive public consultation over the
project and for a public access plan to be prepared and agreed by BA before
implementation of any planning permission.”
The BA Planning Committee meeting was held on 12th September, but at the time of
writing any decision reached at that meeting is not known.
Granary Staithe – By time you read this, our planned event on the Staithe on 21st
September will have taken place. Due to councillor time constraints, it was not possible to
choose a date that allowed us to publicise the event more fully in The Bridge, but it did
allow us a small opportunity to show our appreciation to those who had helped with the
purchase and improvement of the Staithe for public benefit. One of the wherries from
Wherry Yacht Charter was moored in the dyke and the Norfolk Concert Band added to
the atmosphere.
Three picnic tables have now been sited on the Staithe and grateful thanks must be given
to the Barnes Brinkcraft team, who accepted delivery of the tables and ensured they were
delivered to site; also to Danny from the Hotel Wroxham and Kevin from the Thai
Restaurant, who assembled the tables. It was truly an exercise in community co-operation.
We now await delivery of 2 new litter bins!
Wroxham-Hoveton Good Neighbourhood Scheme: Just a reminder that this scheme
went live on 15th September. It is run and staffed by vetted, insured and trained volunteers,
who can help isolated and vulnerable local people with simple tasks in and around the
home. For help or to volunteer please call 07501 362793.
NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
MESSAGE FROM COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLOR NIGEL DIXON
Brook Park, Hoveton: A range of issues about this new housing development have been
raised over recent months and I met with Persimmon representatives in September to
discuss where responsibility rests and how they will be resolved. There were too many for
me to list in this article, but the majority involved progress in the provision of various
facilities on the estate, and the care and maintenance of open areas, footpaths and roads.
The meeting was very helpful to convey concerns about the correct interpretation of plans,
the scheduling of work, standards of finish, future maintenance of open areas and verges
and street cleaning. All the new roads, foot/cycle ways and open areas will be adopted at
some stage so that NCC and NNDC will take over the future maintenance once they have
been finished and inspected to ensure they are at the correct standard. Many of you have
either observed or complained that open areas like: the new roundabout, the lagoons at
the site entrance and either side of the foot/cycle way linking Stalham and Tunstead Rd
have become overgrown or unkempt. Just to be clear, responsibility for these rests with
Persimmon while construction of the development is in progress and until they have been
formally adopted. Moreover, NCC and NNDC do not have any effective means to force
Persimmon to keep them to an acceptable standard while site construction is in progress.
Persimmon has responded to complaints, but not promptly, nor always to a good
standard. The wide verge on the south side of the cross field foot/cycle way was cleared for
the upgrade of the path and installation of the lighting; this area had previously been
allowed to overgrow naturally for the benefit of wildlife. It is likely this verge will return to
natural overgrowth with just the edge being trimmed to keep it clear of the footpath. It is
also intended that the lagoons will be kept as wild flower meadows and thus not regularly
cut. I have been working with representatives of Hoveton Parish Council and Summer
Drive residents in my dealings with Persimmon and collectively we will keep pressure on,
so that problems are reasonably resolved and to ensure NCC, NNDC and HPC do not
get “short changed” on these issues in the adoption process or with unforeseen problems
in later years.
I welcome your views on these or any other matters, which concern you. My contact
details are: Tel 783885 or e mail: [email protected] or [email protected].
ARTICLES & PRESS RELEASES
ASHMANHAUGH & BEESTON PRESTON ROOMS
Oh what an array…
It was only last month I was informing everyone of the then forthcoming Village Show
scheduled for 6th September and now at the bat of an eyelid here I am reporting on what
was truly a successful day.
With 6 categories, 30 classes, 25 individuals submitting more than 300 separate entries,
the tables were bursting with an array of Single Stem Roses, Cacti, Vases of Garden
Flowers, Fuchsia Heads, Ugliest Vegetable, Longest Bean, 3 Tomatoes on a plate, Jars of
Jam & Pickles, Victoria Sponges, Breads, Rolls, Art work – Photos & Paintings, Knitwear,
Vegetable Faces, Fruit and Vegetable animals to say the least.
Each class was awarded a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place certificate, with the 7 Groups being awarded
1st, 2nd & 3rd place Pendants. Points were then given to the top 3 in each class with these
being added up to provide the names of the 3 Top Scorers from the event.
Terry Francis with a score of 21 was 3rd overall, Pam Culley was 2nd with 23 and the overall
winner, who went away with an etched glass memento along with some useful gardening
equipment, was Sandra Francis with a top score of 24. As she said on the day, “won by a
potato!” After having 2nd thoughts in the morning, she entered some potatoes that went
on to win her that all valuable 1 point.
Over £170.00 was raised on the day from the entry fees for each class, along with the tea
and cakes on sale during the afternoon, and from the auction that followed from the items
exhibitors had donated.
The lists of those whom require thanking are too long to mention here, but I do need to
relay special thanks to Sally Church, our independent & knowledgeable Judge, who had
her work cut out awarding the prizes. Pam Culley for helping to organise the event, to all
those that entered or whom just popped in during the afternoon to view & have some tea
and cake, and to those that placed successful bids during the auction.
Besides rising much needed funds for the Preston Rooms, the event showcased the many
talents of the local community and what fun people could have by coming together.
So if this has wetted your appetite, the calendar of forthcoming events are:
19th September
Church Bike Ride
Fish & Chip Quiz & Supper
Please note the change of date
th
25 October
Hot Pot Night
29th November
Music Night
Preston Room Event organised by Preston Room Gardening group. Preston Room
Ashmanhaugh, Friday 14th November 2 – 3:30 Flower arranging Demonstration by
David Wright, Florist. Demonstrations, followed by refreshments. Demonstrations to
include Swags, table arrangement and door wreath. £5 includes refreshments. Raffles of
arrangements, etc. Ticket will be numbered for draw for a seasonal hamper. 50 people
max. Ticket only from Sandra Francis 01603 784086, [email protected].
Please come along, learn and enjoy.
Kevin Gee, Secretary
NOTICES
WROXHAM CHURCH HALL is available for hire during the day. It has a modern
kitchen, good facilities and good car parking.
For more information ring Janet Benson, Tel: 10603 783140.
HOVETON & WROXHAM MEDICAL CENTRE’S ANNUAL FLU CLINIC
If you are registered with Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre, we invite you to come
along to our annual flu clinic, to be held on Saturday, 11th October, drop in service
8am – 1pm at the Surgery.
This clinic is open to all patients, who are aged 65 and over, or fall into one of the at risk
categories: pregnant, have a long term medical condition or a carer.
Please note patients who are eligible for the shingles vaccination, will be contacted
separately of this clinic, similarly children aged 2 - 4 who are entitled to the nasal
vaccination will be asked to come to a different clinic day.
MICHAEL EGAN
The committee of the Wroxham & District Branch of the RNLI and local businesses were
deeply saddened by the death of their former treasurer and committee member, Mike
Egan, on 29th August. Mike worked extremely hard for the RNLI and helped raise a
tremendous amount with all his business contacts, including the prestigious Savoy in
London. He was a gently giant in every sense of the word and they will all miss him greatly.
Reg & Val Ovenden would also like to recognize the much-valued support Mike gave to
The Bridge magazine over many years, and to themselves as a personal friend.
Mike’s cremation was held at Eltham crematorium on 22nd September.
Donations in his memory may be made to the RNLI and sent to Linda White, Secretary,
Wroxham & District Branch RNLI, Headley Copper, Horning Road, Hoveton,
NR12 8JN. (Tel: 01692 630349).
BELAUGH PARISH MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 16th October 2014, at 7:30pm in the Old
School, Belaugh. Norman Evans Chairman, Tel: 01603 782244.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
AUTUMN “HALLOWEEN” FAIR - Horning Get Together Club
Horning Village Hall on Saturday 18th October from 2 - 4pm. Six beautiful craft stalls toys - Christmas gifts - games - bottle stall - tombola - face painting - tea, coffee and cakes
and much more family fun. ADMISSION FREE.
A COFFEE MORNING will be held in aid of Hoveton St John Church on Tuesday 7th
October at 10:30am at the home of Mrs Angela Cullen, The Mead, Meadow Drive,
Hoveton. Bring and buy stall, and raffle. Everyone welcome.
Claire Lawrence (acoustic jazz & popular vocalist & pianist) with supporting act Grant
Ley at The Rooms, Black Swan, North Walsham, Friday 10th October at 8pm.
Tickets £5 in advance or £7 on the door from: Page’s Tobacconist & Sweetshop, The
Black Swan, North Walsham – Mane Street Barbers, Red Lion Street or Woodgate
Nursery, Aylsham. In aid of “Support Cambodia”.
Contact: Katie on 01263 577784 or 07759 982011.