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THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER December 2008 - January 2009 This newsletter reflects the views of its contributors, not necessarily those of the editors, any sponsoring body or advertiser. When contacting one of the advertisers please mention you saw their advert here first. Thank you. A voluntary non-profit publication produced with financial assistance from Heacham Parish Council THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER C/O Heacham Parish Council Office, Pound Lane, Heacham, Norfolk PE31 7ET E-MAIL: [email protected] DIARY-WHAT’S ON: Derek ( 01485 579403 ADVERTISING: Moira Barnes ( 01485 570401 Adverts cost £15, £30 or £60 THE TEAM: David Barker - Moira Barnes - Pat Barrow - Derek Chester - Brian Faulkner Kerry Long - Mary-Anne Pinder - Dean Rawnsley - Robby Topliss THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER is published THE FIRST SATURDAY of the MONTH Deadline for the next edition is 12 noon, Thursday 22nd January d c UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUU UUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU DICKENSIAN EVENING 12th DECEMBER 2008 - HEACHAM HIGH STREET 5:30 - 9:00pm MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES -BOUNCY CASTLE ROUNDABOUT - KIDDIES DISCO - FACE PAINTING HOT CHESTNUTS - HOG ROAST VARIOUS STALLS, SHOPS & MUCH MORE GRAND RAFFLE Raffle Tickets are on sale in High Street Shops & Parish Council Office FATHER & MRS CHRISTMAS WILL BE VISITING ON THEIR SLEIGH THE SALVATION ARMY BAND SEASONAL MUSIC AT THE CHURCH HALL FROM ST MARYS CHURCH CHOIR & HEACHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Profits after costs will go to the Heacham Minors Football Club STOP PRESS: SEE TESCO PRESS RELEASE ON PAGE 34

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THEHEACHAM

NEWSLETTERDecember 2008 - January 2009

This newsletter reflects the views of its contributors, not necessarily those of the editors, any sponsoring body or advertiser.When contacting one of the advertisers please mention you saw their advert here first. Thank you.

A voluntary non-profit publication produced with financial assistance from Heacham Parish Council

THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER C/O Heacham Parish Council Office, Pound Lane, Heacham, Norfolk PE31 7ETE-MAIL: [email protected] DIARY-WHAT’S ON: Derek( 01485 579403ADVERTISING: Moira Barnes( 01485 570401 Adverts cost £15, £30 or £60THE TEAM: David Barker - Moira Barnes - Pat Barrow - Derek Chester - Brian Faulkner Kerry Long - Mary-Anne Pinder - Dean Rawnsley - Robby Topliss

THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER is published THE FIRST SATURDAY of the MONTH

Deadline for the next edition is 12 noon, Thursday 22nd January

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DICKENSIAN EVENING12th DECEMBER 2008 - HEACHAM HIGH STREET

5:30 - 9:00pmMULLED WINE & MINCE PIES -BOUNCY CASTLEROUNDABOUT - KIDDIES DISCO - FACE PAINTING

HOT CHESTNUTS - HOG ROASTVARIOUS STALLS, SHOPS & MUCH MORE

GRAND RAFFLERaffle Tickets are on sale in High Street Shops & Parish Council Office

FATHER & MRS CHRISTMAS WILL BE VISITING ON THEIRSLEIGH

THE SALVATION ARMY BANDSEASONAL MUSIC AT THE CHURCH HALL FROM

ST MARY’S CHURCH CHOIR& HEACHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR

Profits after costs will go to the Heacham Minors Football Club

STOP PRESS: SEE TESCO PRESS RELEASE ON PAGE 34

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* HeachamDear Newsletter,

Bushell & Strike, HeachamI would like to thank everyone for their custom and supportduring the last three and a half years whilst I have ran theBushell and Strike Public House in Heacham. Sadly the Eco-nomic Climate and other contributory factors led to my decisionto rather reluctantly leave the Bushell. I have made some won-derful friends during this time and I hope that these friendshipswill continue to flourish in the future. This weekend’s eventswere great, bar-be-que on Saturday night and a farewell Christ-mas Party on Sunday night. This only leaves me to say a greatbig thank you to all of you and to wish you all a very MerryChristmas and an even Happier New Year.

Regards Julie Moore****************

DearNewsletter

* NorfolkDear Newsletter,

Blossom HouseI would like to say a big thank-you to members of the Methodistchurch for their continued support. They kindly gave us the giftsfrom the harvest festival table and a donation of £150.00.For those who are unaware Blossom House (formerly The OliveTree) is a refuge for women and children fleeing from domesticviolence so it is very difficult for us to do any fund raising as thelocation has to be kept a secret. So thank-you once again foryour kindness it is really appreciated.

Julie - Project Manager****************

* Linn Chilvers DriveDear Newsletter,

Loud Fireworks and Charity BagsThis is a plea for all of us animal owners. Many of us have petsthat are absolutely terrified by the sound and even the sight ofFireworks (through pulled curtains)...and yet again this year ourtrembling, dribbling, and panting pets have been subjected tonight after night of them. Do any of the people letting thefireworks off have pets? Obviously not or they would havesome consideration for those of us who do. Halloween and thenNovember 5th are but two evenings, which I can live with, butnow we have completed 2 weeks of nightly bangs and terrifiedpets..please, please try to persuade your friends and family tolimit themselves to the 2 evenings for their Fireworks....I live inhope that all Fireworks will be banned except at organisedevents where they would be used responsibly.Yet another plastic bag landed on my doorstep this week,collecting clothing for "charity"...has anyone researched these"charities" ? I saw a program on television a few years backpointing out that many (not all) of these supposed "charities" arenot what they seem and are in fact money making schemes forpeople that sell on the clothing for recycling and cash in oninnocent people’s good intentions and the profits are verydefinitely only to line the pockets of these unscrupulous peoplepassing themselves off as "Charities". Please only donateclothing to recognized Charities, as they really do appreciateyour donations and put the clothing to the use that the donorhopes for.

Roz Gauthier

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL LETTERS FOR PUBLICATIONMUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE WRITER’S FULLNAME AND ADDRESS details will be withheld if requested

* HeachamDear Newsletter,

Driving Licence Renewal

To those of you who hold the plastic card type driving licence.Did you know that they have an expiry date? Yes! Take a look- 4a is the start date and 4b the expiry date. It is a ten year itemthat has to be renewed.I believe there may be a fine if you don't. Its all down to that tenyear younger look!!! Big Brother is watching you.

Pam Thomas(Thank you for the warning, Pam. The fine can be up to £1,000but you should expect to get a reminder from the DVLA beforeyour licence expires. Of course, if you have not notified theDVLA of a change of address then the reminder may not reachyou. Either way it is advisable to keep an eye on that expiry dateand if you get within a week or so of it without getting areminder, get on to the DVLA about it. Editor)

***************** HeachamDear Newsletter,

Cruise Liner For Sale?Thoughts on seeing a full page advertisement for an excep-tionally large cruise liner with even 'more off' than is usual. i.e.50% rather than the commoner 45% .Where is the oligarch that would put the entire village on theship for a holiday? Would it be Father Christmas?How many of us would be too snobbish to accept the offer?Would the ship be half empty? Would we all fall out or get onwell together?

Name and address supplied****************

* Blatchford WayDear Newsletter,

Poems For Hospital RadioIt pleases me to hear of people sending copies of my poems tofriends and loved ones to cheer them up when they are feelingunder the weather, so I decided to send copies of my Cds "NoSocks to Wash" and "Facts, Fibs & a Pinch of Salt" to King'sLynn Hospital Radio so patients will be able to hear them.For details of K.L Hospital Radio hospitalradiolynn.org.uk

Doreen Reed****************

NORTH BEACH BUS STOPSIn last month’s Newsletter we published a letter from MrsMetters asking for a bus service from North Beach into thevillage. We passed her letter on to the Parish Council who havekindly given us the following response:“The Parish Council supports extending the bus service toinclude the North Beach area for residents as much as visitorsand to this effect wrote to Norfolk County Council in thesummer. The request is to be considered by First Eastern Busesin their review of the local routes.”

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* High StreetDear Newsletter,

Tesco Express At The Wheatsheaf

We are writing to express our concerns and regrets over thenews that the Wheatsheaf Inn is going to open as a TescoExpress next May.We are sure and hope that we speak for many people who livein Heacham that opening a Tesco Express is a travesty toHeacham. We have lived in Heacham for 5 years now and weregard the local businesses which we use regularly as an integralpart of village life and would hate to see these small businessesfail due to the greed of Tesco.We do feel the need to express our loathing and anger at thisdevelopment although we do realise that with Tesco's money wecan do little to prevent this from happening.

Nicki & Riff Roythorne***************** Folgate

Dear Newsletter,

Heacham CemeteryPlease, can I, through your Newsletter, thank the person whostole my son David’s remembrance solar light from his grave onFriday night (14th November).What low-life’ would do this? This is so upsetting to thinksomeone could steal from a grave.

Brenda Page****************

TESCO EXPRESSWe understand from Tesco Customer Services that the planneddate for the opening of their new store in Heacham is 4th May2009. At the time of going to press we have not been able to getany more information from Tesco. Other sources around thevillage have volunteered further information but we feel wecannot publish that without being able to confirm their accuracy.We have received the following letters on the matter, and alsocomment from Heacham Parish Council which you can see onthe Parish Council Noticeboard inside the back cover of thismonth’s Newsletter.

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* Rolfe CrescentDear Newsletter

Tesco in HeachamI wonder how many people in Heacham are aware that theWheatsheaf has been bought by Tesco. Having digested that,how many of them want Tesco in Heacham.The person who showed me the notice of the sale said“Heacham is finished”. The intention as far as I can ascertain isto turn the old Wheatsheaf into a Tesco Express.The people of Heacham should give some thought to what thisdevelopment will do to the small individual businesses in thevillage. We already have a supermarket, which I would havethought is quite sufficient for the needs of local folk. We havea variety of smaller businesses: newsagents, butchers, fish, fruitand vegetable retailers and purveyors of alcoholic beverages. Itis to be assumed that Tesco Express will stock and sell all theseitems, taking a large percentage of the trade of the smaller shopswhich eventually will go out of business because, being thelarge conglomerate that it is, Tesco will undercut the local shopsand, human nature being what it is, people will be looking for‘bargains’. The company already has an outlet at Hunstanton,2 miles up the road – this development stinks of corporate greed.My wife and I will not be using the new store and I would urgethe people of Heacham to do the same.I would like to know what influence, if any, the Borough and/orthe Parish Councils had over this ‘change of use’ of the site ofthe Wheatsheaf Public House. If the scheme has their approvalthe next question is: where do their priorities lay, with thevillage or with Tesco?Sadly, I fear it will be too late for anything to be done about itnow. We are probably witnessing the slow demise of the villageof Heacham.Yours in despair - Tom Taylor

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* Johnson CrescentDear Newsletter

Flying AntsI hope people reading (in November’s Newsletter) John Bird’saccount of the hapless flying ants’ mating escapades will havea little sympathy for them before willy-nilly pouring ant-killeralong the ants’ trails to their homes. This bait-type killer is anasty trick as the adult ants take it home as a ‘treat’ for the kidsand it could wipe out the whole colony with so little thought orcare as they do many useful jobs in the garden.As will be seen from John Bird’s article, God has alreadydevised a method of controlling their numbers.If you want to keep ants out of your home and cupboards, justrun some clove oil (smells delicious) along their entrances andround their favoured cupboards. They don’t like the numbingeffect on their feet.Perhaps ‘The meek shall inherit the earth’ doesn’t mean us butants or whales. How would they treat us?

Elizabeth Isaac***************

* Herne Bay, KentDear Newsletter

Heacham MemoriesAfter visiting my family (Mr Tony Emerson) of Lords Lane,Heacham, in November with my nephew, Paul Emerson wholives in Germany, Paul gave me the Heacham Newsletter toread. It was very interesting. Heacham has a lot of memoriesfor me, some happy and some sad.I spoke to Chris Mackie a couple of weeks ago, thanking himfor the write-up in the paper a few years ago about my uncle,Frederick William Arundel Graver, who had an accident atCommon Dove when he was on leave in 1918. His name is onthe memorial stone at Heacham church.My dad (George) and grandad were both Secretary of theN.W.N. Football League for over 50 years between them.Grandad was on the Council too – Docking Rural DistrictCouncil.You all do an excellent job. Thank you for the Newsletter.Looking forward to the next one.Happy Christmas and New Year.

Molly Graver (Miss)PS: Hope they get the bus!

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* Malthouse CrescentDear Newsletter

Heacham Silver BandUnfortunately, I missed the deadline for the November editionbut I would like to add a few names to the musicians in thephotograph of the Heacham Band (incidentally, known as theHeacham Silver Band when I was a child). The band’s practiceroom was behind the Greyhound Pub in the High Street.The faces I recognize are: front row from left to right – MrBarrett, Tom Hart and Percy Hudson. I am sure the gentlemanin the homburg hat is Lord Fermoy. I think he lived in Heachamin the 1930s. I remember my parents saying that he presentedthe instruments to the band. I wonder if he bought the uniformsas well – don’t they all look smart. George Holland, thebandmaster, is next and then Charles Long. On the back rowfrom right to left are Que Patrick and Sam Fowle. Sam was avery good entertainer. He could tap dance and sing comic songsand monologues who, with Baden Dew, told jokes and storiesin a very broad Norfolk accent. They were all members ofHeacham Concert Party, also of Mary Ray’s dancing girls. Allthe performers were local people. The Public Hall would bepacked to standing room. They travelled all over Norfolk fundraising for the war effort.I’m sorry I cannot put more names to faces, but as Jean (mysister) and I were young children at the time, it is the best wecan do.

Kay Mitchell***************

* Jennings CloseDear Newsletter,

WWII Pill Box Behind South Beach I went for a walk along the old railway embankment yesterdayheading in the Snettisham direction from South Beach. I didn'tget very far because of the cold wind. What I did see though wasthe back of the WWII Pill Box furthest away from South BeachRoad. It made me think.Instead of using it as a shelter for the cows, why doesn't thevillage council pay to have it restored to what it would havelooked like during WWII, then open it up as a building withhistorical interest. I'm sure the schools in the village and localarea could learn quite a lot from it. From what I could see of it,it looked in pretty good nick. It wouldn't take much to fence itoff from the cows and put a few steps down to it from theembankment.

Dylan Howell****************

* Ingleby CloseDear Newsletter,

Thanks For Saving Our Cat

This has been an amazing week and we would like to pass ongrateful thanks to Heacham Veterinary Group for saving our catwho looks like he might have asthma, a most helpful Cignificantadvisor, Heacham Group Practice for doing the impossiblegetting a prescription raised in less than a day and to BootsPharmacy for dispensing that prescription.In appreciation of all these efforts we will be producing acalendar which will be on sale at Heacham Butchers, 2 SchoolRoad and on the night of the Dickensian Evening from whichall proceeds will go to Heacham Group Practice Patient Partici-pation Group. Please help us support this very worthwhilecause.

Joan Cribbett and Chris Mella****************

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* Oulton Broad

Memories

Dear Newsletter,

I write in response to Dick Melton’s letter in the October issuere: Kalajuga. This brought back many happy memories for meand I was tempted to write at the time. However I am unable torestrain myself any longer following Mary Pishorn’s letter inyour November issue.

During the late 1940’s to early 1950’s I was employed as anerrand boy for the London Central Meat Co.in the High Street,now Rod’s fish shop. During the summer I used to cycle on theshop trade bike two or three times a week to deliver meat andgroceries for Mr Johnson (the grocer two shops down) to Mr &Mrs Smedley of the canned fruit and vegetable firm, who had abungalow just past Kalajuga. How I enjoyed those trips as therewas always lemonade, cakes or biscuits on arrival.

To say I enjoyed those days as an errand boy goes withoutsaying, especially on nice, warm summer days, but not so goodwhen it rained as the road in those days was only a dirt track andI often had to walk part of the way because of the mud. At theend of each summer I always received a good tip for my trouble.

Sadly, during the floods of 1953 Mr & Mrs Smedley’sbungalow was completely destroyed. At the time they wereholidaying in Spain and on their return came into the shop andasked me if I knew what had happened to their holiday home.Sadly I told them it had been washed away. They decided to godown and see if they could retrieve any items that might bescattered around. Later they returned and I shall never forgetthe delighted look on Mrs Smedley’s face for she came into theshop carrying the name plate of the bungalow “The Setting Sun”.

All best wishes and thank you for the memories.

Bob Lockwood

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What lies at the bottomof the sea and shivers?

A nervous wreck!

Why did the chickenRun on to the pitch?

Because the ref blew for a foul!

* Hunstanton

Dear Newsletter,

Mr Kabir

I am a Dajean Leonberger and through the year I have sat inmany places raising money for good causes. My main charity isthe Norfolk Hospice Tapping House, but I do collect for manyothers.

Can I say a big thank you to all for the money and love you havegiven me. I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmasand a happy and healthy New Year.

Mr Kabir (Watts)

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*Dear Newsletter,

Heacham Bowls Club

John, Pam, Greta, Mick, Eddie and Jeff handed me £20, moneythey had won playing bowls. They told me to donate it to aCharity of my choice. I won £10 in a draw so I put it with theirdonation, I then wanted to try and make it up to £50 if we could.

At the Heacham Bowls Club Presentation evening Ken Chap-man and I donated a raffle prize each.

Thanks to the club bowlers and their guests and the club mem-bers in the bar that evening we managed to raise a further £130making a total of £160 to go to the Macmillan Cancer CareCentre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Once again manythanks to you all.

BryanHeacham Bowls Club Captain

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How did the Vikingssend secret messages?

By Norse code!

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* Heacham Hall Ind. Units

Dear Newsletter,

Norfolk Country Wines

Just a short update from us to let you know how things aregoing. We have placed our products into a few outlets rangingfrom a well known Dept store in Norwich through several farmshops, off-licences and Deli’s. There is a list of outlets on ourwebsite www.norfolkcountrywines.co.uk.

We attended the Food Fortnight show held at Hunstanton TownHall on 15th November and our products were very well re-ceived by the public. We shall be having a tasting session inThe Local wine store in the High St on 12th December so comealong and try them, I think you will have a pleasant surprise.

Have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Clive & Julie ****************

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*Dear Newsletter,

Active for Life

Via your publication I would like to thank all those who tookpart in our annual walk through Sandringham during Octoberand those generous folk who sponsored the walkers andcontributed to club funds.

The money raised was £997 in total. This will enable thegroup’s exercise classes, which are held in Heacham tocontinue for a while longer.

Pat Whiddett Secretary, Heacham Active for Life Group

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* Stainsby Close

Dear Newsletter,Thank you

I am 81 years old and have lived in Heacham for 15 years. Priorto that I lived in London and worked in a factory.

When I was 50 I started having holidays in a caravan atHeacham and I found the people of Norfolk to be pleasant andkind. The county and the Wash are wonderful so I decided toretire here.

The purpose of this letter is to say a big thank you to all youNorfolk people who have given me 31 years of happiness, helpand friendship.

Lou Durrant

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Why did the golfer wearan extra pair of trousers?

In case he got a hole in one!

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEACHAM

I wonder how many people in this large village of ours havebeen caught up in the ‘credit crunch’ this year. The mediawhich has brought these and other stories into our living roomstalks so easily of falling share prices, informs us of the distrustbanks have for each other (let along the people who really needthe money) yet cannot always capture the personal impact on usor our neighbour. Let us not lose sight of the fact that peopleare suffering.

Banks have lost their aura of solidity; ‘under the mattress’ is notthe joke that it used to be. Whole countries are in financialtrouble. Iceland has come to mean frozen bank accounts as wellas frozen food. The turmoil will not be the most enduringmemory of these last twelve months.

Over this last year I have been privileged to be a part ofwonderful celebrations and welcomed into the midst of somedeep sorrows. I am deeply appreciative of the warmth withwhich I have been welcomed to so many homes. In every place,at all times, I believe that God is with us, to share our joys andour tears and to bring us hope.

The presence of God in our midst is the message of ChristmasDay. A present wrapped up in human form, a baby born to ayoung Mum in the corner of a strange town far from home.

We know the story of Joseph, Mary and Jesus; it is part of whowe are. If you want to remind yourself and have internet accessyou might want to take a look at the following websitehttp://www.therealstory.org.uk. It is worth recalling that it isGod’s story that we tell at our Carol Service and Christingle, onChristmas Day and beyond; I pray that his story becomes ourstory.

As I write the media are forecasting that there will be tax cutsbefore Christmas to encourage spending in order to help theeconomy. I cannot know the impact this will have; I have noproblem in admitting that I am sceptical. But then I have neverbelieved that lasting pleasure can be obtained by having biggerand more expensive presents to open.

I believe there are more valuable things in life.

In the midst of our joys and sorrows Godcomes to be with us. That is the messageof Christmas Day. It might not remove thecredit crunch; it is a lot more reliable thanthe strongest bank or the deepest mattress.

Steve DaviesVicar of Heacham

PARISH REGISTERSBaptisms26/10/08 Millie-Rose Chapman, daughter of Glen & Pamela"For anyone who is in Christ, there is a new creation"

Weddings01/11/08 Jonathan Robert Hall and Emma Louise Pinder

Faithful Departed (Church linked funerals)14/10/08 Anne Chapman 5212/11/08 William Nicholls 8816/11/08 Veronica Parmenter 7518/11/08 Jacqueline Rollins 69"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted"We do extend our sympathy and condolences to all who have beenbereaved, and who are prayed for at the Sunday morning servicesaround the time of the funeral of their loved ones.

METHODIST CHURCH: Sunday Services10.30am Morning WorshipAnd two dates to add to your busy Christmas diaries: on Sunday 21stDecember at 10.30am we shall be holding our annual Carol Service;and at 10.00am on Christmas Day we invite you to join us for a veryspecial All Age Worship Service to share our jubilation in celebratingthe birth of Baby Jesus.

ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH: Sunday Services 8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)10.00am Morning Worship

(All Age Worship on 1st Sunday)(Holy Communion on 2nd and 5th Sunday)Provision for children during services

10.30am Morning Worship at Junior School (Holy Communion on 3rd Sunday)6.00pm Evening WorshipPlease note the following Christmas Services at St. Mary's towhich you are warmly invited:Sunday 21st December 6.00pm Village Carol ServiceWednesday 24th December Christmas Eve:

6.00pm Christingle Service11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion

Thursday 25th December Christmas Day:8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Celebrate the Birth of Jesus our Saviour.

Contacts (telephone code 01485)Methodist Church The Rev'd Kim Nally 570232St Mary’s Church The Rev'd Steve Davies 570268St Mary’s Church Office 572539

email: [email protected]

Church Services in Nursing/Residential Homes - Dec08/Jan09Tue 2nd 2.30pm Service at Rebecca CourtMon 8th 11.00am Carols at MillbridgeFri 12th 10.30am Service at FridhemSun 14th 7.30pm Carols at Neville CourtWed 17th 2.30pm Service at SummervilleFri 19th 2:30pm Carols at SunnysideJANUARY 2009Tue 6th 2.30pm Service at Rebecca CourtMon 12th 11.00am Holy Communion at MillbridgeSun 18th 7.30pm Service at Neville CourtWed 21st 2.30pm Service at SummervilleFri 23rd 10.30am Service at FridhemFri 30th 2.30pm Service at Sunnyside

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December 14th Usual Sunday services

December 21st

8.00am Holy Communion Parish Church10.00am Advent morning worship Parish Church10.30am Carol Service Junior School10.30am Carol Service Methodist Church 6.00pm Village Carol Service Parish Church

December 24th Christmas Eve 6.00pm Christingle Parish Church

11.30pm Midnight HolyCommunion Parish Church

December 25th Christmas Day 8.00am Holy Communion Parish Church

10.00am Christmas Morning -rejoice Parish Church

10.00am Christmas Day worship Methodist Church

NNABThe Norfolk and NorwichAssociation for the Blind

SIGHT AWARENESS DAYAt Neville Court

30th January 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Come and see the latest aids for thevisually impaired. They're incredible!

NAAB staff and volunteers there foradvice and information.

Tea and Coffee Cake Stall Free Raffle

Heacham Group PracticePatient Participation Group

Christmas Draw at Heacham surgeryFriday 12th December at 1pm

Refreshments

MISSING ZAKWe regret that an incorrect telephone number was printed in theNovember edition of The Newsletter .Zak went missing on the 18th August from the Dix Close areaof the village. He is grey in colour, with a white blaze under theneck.If anyone knows of, heard or seen anything, please let Mrs.Rossington know by ‘phoning: 07979034043There is a reward for the SAFE return home of ZAK.

More of Mary’s Country Sayings 1. A green Christmas brings a good harvest the following year

2. If ice bears before Christmas it wont bear a goose after

3. Seagull, seagull, stay on the sand. It never is good weather when you are inland.

4. Never a fisherman would there be if fish could hear as well as see.

HEACHAMGARDENERS

NEWSNotice Of Annual General Meeting

Our A.G.M. Is to be held at the Church Hall, High Street,Heacham on Thursday February 5th 2009 at 7:30pm

H.M.S.Domestic maintenance and repairs

FASCIA & GUTTER INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

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CARPENTRY & JOINERY

DECORATION - PLUMBING REPAIR

Chris Mella9 Ingleby Close, Heacham

Tel.01485 570873www.hmsheacham.co.uk

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SERVICES AT OUR LADY & S EDMUND’SCATHOLIC CHURCH, HUNSTANTON

&S CECILA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, DERSINGHAM

CHRISTMASTIDE 200821st December ADVENT 4 9.00 am Mass at S Cecilia’s 11.00 am Mass at Our Lady & S Edmund’s

24th December CHRISTMAS EVE 4.00 pm Congregational Carols & readings. (Hunstanton)

Led by members of the France Family. 8.30 pm Vigil of Carols & Readings at S Cecilia’s 9.00 pm “Midnight Mass” at S Cecilia’s

25th December CHRISTMAS DAY 9.00 am MASS OF THE DAWN – S Cecilia’s 11.00 am MASS OF THE DAY Our Lady’s, Hunstanton26th December S Stephen, Martyr 10.00 am MASS at Our Lady’s, Hunstanton (Altar Servers renew their Guild Promise)

27th December S John, Apostle & Evangelist 10.00 am MASS at the Convent

28th December SUNDAY - THE HOLY FAMILY 9.00 am Mass at S Cecilia’s 11.00 am Mass at Our Lady’s, Hunstanton20091st January SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD 10.00 am MASS at Our Lady’s, Hunstanton

2nd January SS Basil & Gregory N. 10.15 am Mass at S Cecilia’s

3rd January 9.00 am Mass at the Convent (N.B. No Adoration or Reconciliation today)

4th January THE LORD’S EPIPHANY 9.00 am MASS at S Cecilia’s 11.00 am MASS at Our Lady’s, HunstantonAddresses:Our Lady & S Edmund’s Church – Sandringham Road, HunstantonS Cecilia’s Church and address of Parish Priest 81 Mountbatten Road, DersinghamFr James Fyfe and the members of the Catholic Church wouldlike to send you our greetings as we prepare for the greatcelebration of our Lord’s Nativity. At the time when weremember that Almighty God came to share in our world as ahelpless baby, we can surely find time to show concern for thosein our society who have no voice or power of their own – thepoor, the weak, the elderly and the unborn – and pray for allwho have dedicated themselves to the promotion of healing andsaving lives.

News From Our Lady’ & S Edmund’sCatholic Church, Hunstanton & S Cecilia’s

Catholic Church , DersinghamParish life at Our Lady and S Edmund’s continues apace and wehave been much encouraged by the increased numbers,especially of summer visitors who return each year as part ofour congregation.A sizeable group from S Cecilia’s joined the Parish SponsoredWalk at Hunstanton for the annual jaunt at which we raised£975 for the funds. As usual, the sun managed to shine on us,which made all the difference.

As this goes to press we shall be celebrating the Feast Days ofour two parish patrons, Saint Edmund, King and Martyr atHunstanton and Saint Cecilia at Dersingham and then on theSunday following we welcome Bishop Michael of East Angliawho is coming to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King with us,to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to six of our youngpeople and to dedicate a memorial window.

Chop ‘n’ ChangeChristmas is just around the corner and if you are strugglingwith gift ideas this year why not treat someone to a gift voucherto the value of your choice at Chop ‘n’ Change. It could be usedto purchase any of the professional styling products provided atChop ‘n’ Change or any of the many hairdressing servicesavailable. For more information pop in or give us a call.

Don’t forget....Huge discounts on Wednesdays with our traineestylist Sandra.

Lisa, our newly qualified stylist is offering new and existingclientele 10% off all hairdressing services and a further 10% offall colours and perms. To book an appointment give us a calltoday.....don’t delay!

STYLIST REQUIRED for a thriving local salon.Experience preferred. Full and part-time positions available ona self-employed basis. Hours negotiable. For more information,please contact Jaime on (01485) 571395 or email:chopnchange2hotmail.co.uk

Jaime TOOLEY

Unisex Salon2 High St, Heacham01485 571395

Open Mon-SatEarly mornings and late nights available

Wella & L’oreal colour specialists.Latest cutting techniques

Huge discounts with trainee stylists onWednesday

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TREFOIL GUILDSearch Dogs and Rescue

This month we had a very interesting talk and demonstration bya team from SADA, a section of CANTECH of National Search& Rescue Dog Association. Their members come from allwalks of life and are retired because, after training, they can becalled out at any time 365 days a year. It is a charity and isupheld by donations and money from talks such as this. Thereare 2 sets of handlers, mountain and non-mountain and the workis due to the goodwill of handlers who do it for free. They haveto have an operational dog. Special training of 2 years or moreand much co-operation with the police and ambulance service.The volunteer must be fit, have fuel to get to the destination,availability and be self sufficient for the day.

The group in action has a search manager who deals withorganisation. The dogs can track and can air-scout, will pick uphuman scent, even in water, can detect medication, state ofhealth, state of mind e.g. stress. They have natural huntingability and on average can be called out 32-35 times a year. Thevolunteer must not talk to the press or public and can help, butat a distance so that important evidence is not destroyed.The worst offenders for getting lost are men!

The volunteeer has to learn map reading, use of grid references,Sat-Nav, mobile phone, radio and first aid for searchers and forthe dog. There are 20 people in this unit, 28 dogs and 5 newpuppies. Present at this class was a beautiful large black Russiandog. Dogs do not go out alone and must have a least two peoplewith them. Their tails are useful as it indicates what they havefound. They work searching an area across the wind and back-wards and forwards. They wear a bell called a "crotal", aharness, one for daytime and a flashing one for nighttime andcould be out working for up to 8 hours - no coffee breaks! If afarmer detects any of the dogs sheep worrying etc they arelegally allowed to shoot.

Help is given to buy equipment such as jackets, polo tops,camera, notebook, hi-fi equipment from registered charity funds.

A large notice board showed type of dogs that are used -Spanish water dog, Standard poodle, Border collie, Newfound-land search dog.

The dogs get rewards for work done, in the case of the Russiandog, it was a thrown tennis ball.

A. ReynoldsP.R.

TRADITIONAL TEA-ROOMHIGH STREET, HEACHAM

Tel: 01485 572220Christmas to New Year Business Hours

Mon 22nd Dec - Open 9am - 3pmTue 23rd Dec - Open 9am - 3pm

Wed 24th Dec - Thur 1st Jan inclusive- CLOSED

Re-open Fri 2nd Jan - 9am - 3pmSat 3rd Jan - Open - 9am - 3pm

Sunday 4th Jan - Open - 11:30am - 2pm

WISHING EVERYONEA MERRY CHRISTMAS

ANDA HAPPY NEW YEAR

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POCAHONTAS PLAYERSROBIN HOOD PANTOMIME 2009

Hey! Here we are again. Doesn’t seem a year ago, that we weretelling you about Dick Whittington and his amazing Techni-color Dream Cat.This year, our Panto is Robin Hood written by Gary Pearce (ourloveable Dame) and Warren Marshall (who is Will-C-Yascon)Great script, with lots of ‘twists’ and lots of “It’s behind you”!“Oh no it isn’t”!We welcome many new members to the group this year. Wehave young brother and sister Tom and Becky Whybrow. Sixfoot Tom, playing the part of ‘Little John’!? and Becky with heroctopus dancing. Alex Kendal as Friar Tuck (very promisingyoung actor from King’s Lynn). Sarah Collison who is doing avery important role. Yes! Pulling the curtains. Vera Turner,with her umbrella, complaining about the weather (Hey! what’snew there?!) Also joining us is Laura Thomas in her first role asMermaid Marion, with her angelic voice.This Panto also sees Jean Smith on stage as ‘Emma Dale’. Afterseveral Shows, as prompt, we look forward to seeing Jean‘strutting her stuff at last’!Look out for the nasty Sheriff, played by Jimma Race, with histhree side-kicks BISH - (Janet Fuller), BASH - (Jeannie Too-ley), BOSH - (Janice Curtis) Lots of Boo’s will be needed here!!Prince John, played by Mike Tribbick, is a role you have to seeto believe?!!Big John is played by the very funny John Southgate and the‘thigh-slapping’ Jo Humphries is Robin HoodPlus all the familiar faces of the Players. Come-on, pop alongand have a giggle!!So, please check your calendars for the 15th, 16th & 17thJanuary 2009, with two performances on Saturday.

All evening shows - 7.30p.m.Saturday Matinee - 2p.m.

Tickets - £6. 00 Adults. £4. 00 Children 8 and under.

01485 570402 or 01485 571267Thank you - from the Cast of Heacham Pocahontas PlayersDrama Group.

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Why do birds fly southin the winter?

Because it’s too far to walk!

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MEMORIES OF THE TORREY FAMILYAND LOO WATER

My mother came to work at Loo Water around 1930, where shebecame lady's maid to Mrs. Charles Torrey (she was alwaysknown as Old Lady Torrey to the staff). Major and Mrs. GeraldTorrey lived in Loo Water with their daughter Geraldine(known as Susan). Mrs. Charles Torrey was Mr. Gerald Torrey'sMother.Many local people worked there including Mrs. Skull who wascompanion to Mrs. Charles Torrey, John Schaffold (a very deafFrenchman), Jock Munroe, and I am not sure, but I think EthelMendham was cook. The gardener and the chauffeur lived in thetwo cottages which were then known as Little Loo.My mother worked there forat least 8 years and ispictured in the garden. Onehighlight of my mother'sworking days was to answerthe door to Queen Marywhen she visited Mrs. Tor-rey Senior for afternoon tea.When my parents married inNovember 1937 at HeachamChurch, my mother dressedat Loo Water and was giventhe use of the Torrey's Rolls Royce. After I was born a receptionwas held at Loo Water after my christening and David Richeswas christened at the same christening and his parents were alsoinvited.I also remember when I was in the Heacham Girl Guides and wedesperately needed a headquarters, Miss Susan Torrey let us usethe top room above the building at the back of Loo Water for atime.For many years, Miss Torrey ran her dairy, with the cattlegrazing on the pasture opposite Loo Water - all of which is nowknown as the Lavender Estate.I would think it was approximately 1960 when Loo Water wassold to the Lewis family, who then created their Nursing Homebusiness, and Susan herself, went to live at Little Loo.

Mary HAZLE (Lee)

Loo Water in the snow

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John HarrisInvites you and your family and friends on his Birthday,Tuesday 16 December 2008 from 2.00 to 4.00 pm

to aSeasonal Celebration

In the Church Hall, High Street, Heacham.*** (NB. Note change in venue -

Old Friends’ Hall not available this year) ***Carols – Musical Quizzes and Games.

Entertainment by popular local artistes.Mince pies and coffee, tea or squash in the interval.

Free admission, but John will invite his guests to sponsor himfor his 25th annual participation in the Christmas Day Swim at

Hunstanton in support of Round Table Charities

* * * * * * *Carol Singing in Heacham

Please join us for a carol-singing tour of the village onMonday 22 December 2008.

Meet at 6.30 pm outside the West Norfolk Inn, Station Road.Carol sheets will be provided, but please bring a torch.

Collectors for Cancer Research required, as well as singers.Enjoy the evening in pleasant company

and help us to raise even more than last year!

* * * * * * *Advance Notice:-

Silver Jubilee (25th) Music MarathonSaturday 21 March 2009

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Alice makes 100Old Heachamite Alice Bowman celebrates her one hundredthbirthday in January 2009. Alice was born in Heacham and livedin the village for over 90 years until October 2006 when a fallmeant she could no longer live independently.Her father Arthur Howard, also born in Heacham, was agardener for the Hadleigh family at Shellcross House. At onepoint, just before the First World War, there were fivegenerations of Howards in the village.Alice went to Heacham village school and then went intoservice on wealthy estates in Burnham Market and Middleton.She often speaks of her journeys on foot, back to Heacham onher rare days off.In 1932 she married Dick Bowman, who came fromNewmarket, whom she met when he brought his troop of scoutsto camp at Heacham.Dick set up his shoe repair business in Pound Lane which tradedin its premises next to the old Fire Station until the 1960s. Dickwas the local Scout Master in Heacham for many years as wellas serving as a sergeant in the Home Guard in the second worldwar and as a parish councillor to the time of his death in the late1970's.Alice was well known in the village. She was a founder memberof the Mother's Union at the Parish Church. She was deeplyinvolved with the Women's Section of the Royal British Legionof which she was Vice-President. For decades she tended thewar memorials both inside and outside the church. She was alsothe local Poppy Appeal organiser in the late 1960s through tothe early 1980s. Her commitment to the Legion was verypersonal and dedicated to the memory of her younger brotherLeslie (he played in the village soccer team in the 1930s) who

died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. As well as this sheworked closely with the late Susan Torrey of Loo Water, in fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Even in her early 90s shewould want to help on stalls at events that were raising funds forthe community. Her view of life has been to help those who areworse off than yourself then you appreciate what you have more.She has outlived all of her six brothers and sisters although onesister made it to 97 years old. Longevity is a characteristic of thefamily with both her parents and her great grandfather living to90+.Sadly, because of her fall, she had to leave her belovedHeacham and now lives near her daughter in Cambridgeshire.She laments the fact that its "not the same as Heacham" andlooks forward to receiving the monthly editions of the Heachammagazine kindly sent to her by Peter Sutton of Suttons EstateAgency and loves to listen to what is going on, as well asenjoying the reminiscences of "Old Heachamite" which sheusually acknowledges as accurate!She is virtually blind and very hard of hearing but continues todemonstrate the toughness that a life of hard work andsometimes deprivation creates in the rural way of life that wasthe Heacham she was born into. Almost all of hercontemporaries have passed on but she still has contact with afew of the "youngsters" who may, themselves, be quite elderlybut for Alice represent the anchor and foundation that Heachamand its community has been throughout her life.She sometimes says you can live too long and when remindedthat the Queen will be sending her a telegram she harshly retortsthat there is no point in that it will do her no good. Her birthdaywill mark a point when a myriad of memories will flood themind and at the fore, in both terms of family and experience,Heacham will hold centre stage. Happy birthday Alice.

John Bowman

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"Credit Crunch Bites Into Savers’ Pockets"By Nigel Munton CertPFS of Dakings Financial Services

Following the latest unexpectedly large cut in the Bank ofEngland Base Rate, savers are beginning to experience largereductions in the interest rates on their savings. Many saverskeep with the same bank or building society for one of tworeasons either loyalty or apathy.Unfortunately we weren't consulted by these organisationswhen they went off and lent to the sub-prime mortgage marketexpecting to make big profits, so I ask myself why should we berewarding these companies with our loyalty?Now is the time to let Dakings take the strain for you. We will,as Independent Financial Advisers, find the best rates for youand match them to your needs. As rates are constantly chang-ing, delay can cost you money, so ring today on 01485 572392for an early, no obligation appointment to discuss yourrequirements.

Farewell to the WheatsheafFor so long as I can remember the Wheatsheaf has been asymbol of Heacham. There used to be an early embroidery ofa Wheatsheaf, framed. It was a symbol of the Rolfe family andoriginally came from the Hall .The pub so recently sold to Tescowas preceded by a much older one,then at the heart of the village. Thejunction of the Lynn Road with theroad from Old Hunstanton to whatis now the High Street was the hubof village life.In 1944 the Wright's hardware store(at the North end of the High Street)sold china souvenirs with the Rolfecrest on. Below is a photo one of thepieces, a small vase designed as aninverted wheatsheaf. Unfortunately the crest was appliedreversed left right. This was long before the sign now on theby-pass invented Pocahontas etc as a logo.If Tesco could be persuaded to retain the name when they opentheir shop, just as has been done with the Duke's Head inTuesday market, the last fragment of seriously old Heachamwould be retained.

Rosalind Marsden

The Wheatsheaf Inn c.1890. The current buildingdates from 1937 [photograph by Captain A. Neville-Rolfe]

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MULLED WINE & MINCEMEATIt’s a funny time of year, Christmas. You either love it or youhate it. It seems strange to think about it all now, because whilstI’m writing this, we’ve only just finished Halloween!! In factthe flat above us have still got there pumpkins out from theirHalloween party. It seems that everywhere is getting ready forChristmas. I’ve seen a couple of gardens with their decorationsup, shop windows are looking all sparkly and the weather isgetting colder with each passing day. I wonder if it will snowbefore Christmas…….Christmas is a funny affair in our house. It’s first mentionedaround late September early October time, when I’m given avery detailed list of Christmas presents that my other half wouldlike to be bought for her. Along with a reminder of her dress sizeand shoe size in case I decide to go down that route. Then, onceI’ve got a nice present, I have to find a hiding place for it and Iused all the good ones last year!!!!! On Christmas day I amawoken by my other half jumping up and down on the bedshouting "Are you awake yet". This is at 5:00am!! Last year Isaid that I wasn’t awake and I was poked continuously until I‘woke up’ to exchange presents. Once I’ve finished workingChristmas day though, it does turn out to be a great day. Roastturkey, wine and games. Perfect.One bit of advice that I can give you on cooking Christmas dayis preparation. Get all your vegetables prepared the night before.Peel and cut your roast potatoes up and keep them covered incold water in the fridge. Stuff your turkey before hand and makeyour cranberry sauce and all before the big day. The more youdo before hand, the easier everything else will be on Christmasday, giving you more time to relax and make your way throughthat bottle of port you where saving.I like to make my own mulled wine for Christmas day. It’s so,so easy to make but people always buy it from the supermarket

- shame on you. Here’s my recipe for mulled wine and it can beeasily doubled, halved, quadrupled depending on how manypeople your entertaining. This recipe makes enough for 4 wineglasses.Mulled wine200 ml red wine, 1 small cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf,200g / 7 oz brown sugar, Few strips of orange peel (about 1orange).Put everything into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Once it hascome to the boil, turn it down and simmer the mixture for 5minutes. Then, take it off the heat, leave to cool slightly andtransfer into an empty bottle or straight into your wine glass.Very simple. All done in 20 minutes. Another thing that Ioccasionally do is make my own mincemeat. This can then bemade into mince pies or given as a present to a foodie friend.Mince meat225g / 8oz suet225g / 8oz Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped125g / 4oz mixed peel, 225g / 8oz sultanas, 225g / 8oz raisins225g / 8oz currants, 175g / 6oz demerara sugar,1 tsp mixed spiceFinely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange60ml/2fl oz whiskey, ½ nutmeg, 3 bay leavesVery, very simple. Are you ready….. Mix everything togetherand store in sterilised jars, and yes that is it. Obviously thelonger you leave it the better it will taste.That’s just a couple of recipes that you can mess around withover/ during Christmas. Remember that it’s a time to relax.Don’t get all stressed out trying to cook the Christmas dinner.Make a time table of when everythings got to go on and have agood time.Happy cooking Michael Prince

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STAY SAFE BY THE SEAMention the Coastguard to most people and their response islikely to be either "Oh yes, the Lifeboat" or "I thought you lotwere on strike."

Although the Coastguard has a strong working relationship withthe RNLI, which operates most of Britain's lifeboats, we are acompletely different organisation. Whereas the RNLI is aself-funding charity, HM Coastguard is a government agency -although at the local level both organisations are staffed byvolunteers.

The Coastguard's main job is to coordinate rescues at sea and onbeaches, marshes and cliffs. Whenever a local lifeboat launches,for instance, it is generally at the request of the Coastguardcontrol centre in Yarmouth. The staff there will also ask for helpfrom RAF rescue helicopters, the Air Ambulance, and of coursethe local Coastguard rescue teams.

The nearest Coastguard team to Heacham is based atHunstanton, on the industrial estate next to Smithdon HighSchool. Whenever their pagers go off, Coastguard RescueOfficers rush to the station, jump in their blue-and-yellow truck,switch on the blue lights, and get to the scene as quickly aspossible, using VHF radio to keep in touch with watch officersat Yarmouth.

So far this year we have turned out for more than 70 incidentsup and down the coast. Most soon end happily-a missing childis found before we arrive, or a tired windsurfer makes it safelyback to shore-but a small number are much more serious, andwe have dealt with several fatalities this year. Nine incidentshave brought us to Heacham, including a powerboat, severalpersonal watercraft, windsurfers, kite surfers, people cut off bythe tide, and searches for missing people.

We don't want to come looking for you, so take a few simpleprecautions if you are out on the water or on the beach thiswinter. Wear warm clothes, consider carrying a mobile phoneand a small torch, and tell someone where you are going andwhat time you expect to be back. We are the fourth emergencyservice, so if someone looks to be in trouble on or near thewater, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Mick Wing, Station Officer, HM Coastguard HunstantonSee a list of all out callouts at:

www.thiswritingbusiness.com/coastguard/

SLIMMING WORLDJoin today, for real food, real support and real results.

Tuesdays at 6.30p.m.St Mary’s Church Hall,High Street, Heacham

Consultant - Julie Goddard01485 528796

NEWS FROM SLIMMING WORLD

Only a few weeks to Christmas now and Heacham’s SlimmingWorld members are more than ready to party!

Over the last couple of months, members have been planningtheir Christmas to include plenty of treats but staying in controlof their weight loss journey, so that in the New Year, theycontinue their weight losses. Slimming World offer theirmembers 52 weeks support a year, so members at Heachamknow I will be there Christmas week to support them and helpwith ideas for seeing in the New Year.

We have had some marvellous weight losses this year and ourgroup has increased in numbers - some weeks we are burstingat the seams!!! We are going out for a social evening inDecember and will be enjoying a Christmas Meal together.Members are very supportive of each other and there is a terrificatmosphere in group each week, with lively discussions and lotsof recipe ideas. Once a month, we have a Taster Evening, wherewe have the opportunity to try members recipes. Most weeks Ibring a Recipe of the Week for members to taste and a free copyof the recipe for them to take away.

If there is anyone who wants to lose a stone or more, please feelfree to give me a ring or just turn up on a Tuesday evening at6.30p.m. at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Heacham. Youwill be sure of a warm welcome whether you are a returningmember or a new member. If you want more information,please give me a call on 01485 528796. I will be pleased to hearfrom you.I wish everyone a Great Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.My recipe this month is a tasty way of using up left over Turkeyor Chicken

Turkey Jamboree

Ingredients 2 onions 2 carrots Tsp dried thyme Tsp dried parsley Salt and pepper Left over Turkey or Chicken 8-12 garlic cloves 7 ozs/198g. button mushrooms 1 1/4 pint stock 1 bay leaf

MethodPreheat the oven to 190/375Gas.5. Peel and slice the onions andcarrots.

Season the Turkey or Chicken and place in a casserole dish withthe onions, thyme, parsley, garlic cloves, mushrooms, stock andbay leaf. Season well and place in the oven. Cook for 30minutes or until the Turkey or Chicken is thoroughly heatedthrough. Remove the garlic cloves and bay leaf.

Serves 4.

Julie GODDARD(Slimming World Consultant)

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MONDAYSAGE CONCERN Info & Advice Centre, High Street 9.30am-12.30 pm Tel: 579077DROP IN AT AGE CONCERN 10.00 am to 12 noon for coffeeand a chatTABLE TENNIS 9.30 am Tel:Adrian 570477 (PH Top Room)TEA DANCE & SOCIAL AFTERNOON 2-4 pm Tel: 571996(PH)DRAMA JUNIOR CLASSES 4.15-5.15 pm Tel: 579074 (SG)BEAVERS Term Time 6.00-7.15 pm Tel: Kelly 570956 (SG)LINE DANCING 7-9 pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH)SCOUTS 7.30-9.30 pm Tel: Jill 535130 or 07799 138014 (SG)HEACHAM WIVES GROUP meets 2nd Monday of mostmonths at 7.30 pm (HSC Top Room) Contact Brenda on570727 or Anne 571885MEDITATION GROUP (in Lords Lane) 7.00 pm (day groupalso) For details Tel : Val Gordon 543280MUMS & TOTS 1.00 pm in school term time Tel:Pip 570182or Karen 571837 (SM)TUESDAYSHEACHAM DAY CENTRE FOR ELDERLY 9 am- 3.30 pmTel: Geoff Speed 572584 (OFH)SCALLYWAGS PLAYGROUP Term Time 9.30 - 11.30 amTel: Liz 571773 (SG)ACTIVE FOR LIFE Exercise classes for the over 60’s with, orat risk of OSTEOPOROSIS at Heacham Surgery 10-11am Tel:Pat 572414 or Clara 540411CARPET BOWLS 10.30-12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.30 - 11.30 am Tel: 01553774343 (SM)CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Run by W.N. Mind. Lunch,Coffee and Chat. Peace of Mind, 4 Poplar Avenue Tel: Hannahor Mandy 01553 776966KEEP FIT 10.00 am to 11.00 am Contact Shirley Tel : 572247(PRH)WOMENS FELLOWSHIP 2.45 pm (MC)SLIMMING WORLD 6.30 pm Tel: Julie 528796 (SM)WEIGHT WATCHERS 7pm (OFH) Tel:Alison 07796 904311HEACHAM DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB meet 1st Tuesday ofmonth at 7.30 pm in The Coal Shed Gallery, Hunstanton and 3rd

Tuesday out and about. Tel Viv 07906 056019HEACHAM BOOK CLUB meet 3rd Tuesday of each monthTel: Beth 570479POCAHONTAS PLAYERS Drama Group Pantomime rehears-als 7.30 – 9.30 pm Tel: 570402 (PH)HANDS & NEEDLES GROUP meets every other Tuesday7.30 – 9.00 pm Tel: Joan Careless 570363 (MC)LIVE ENTERTAINMENT from 8.30 pm at Fox & HoundsWEDNESDAYSAGE CONCERN – See entry on MondayACTIVE FOR LIFE – see entry on TuesdayCARPET BOWLS 10.30 – 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)LINE DANCING 1.30 – 3.30 pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH)PATIENT ADVICE & LIAISON SERVICE 2 – 4 pm on 2nd

and 4th Wednesdays at Heacham Council OfficesBROWNIES Term Time 5.30 – 7 pm Tel: Louise (Brown Owl)07912 888947 (SG)DOG TRAINING with Robert Frost 7.30 pm Tel:542861 (SG)

HEACHAM & WN SINGERS 7.30 pm (MC)QUIZ NIGHT 8.45 pm Prompt start. New teams of up to 5welcome. £1 entry pp Cash Prize & Cash Snowball (HSC)OLD FRIENDS CLUB meet at 1.30pm Bingo, whist drives,outings and more Tel: George 571830 (OFH)BINGO 7.30 pm Neville Court Grouped HomeCAR BOOT SALE 8.00 am to 12 noon on the Field (HSC)HEACHAM SONGSTERS rehearse from 10.00 am to 12 noonTel : San 571660 (PRH)THURSDAYSACTIVE FOR LIFE – see entry on TuesdayTABLE TENNIS CLUB 10 am (PH Top Room)WHIST DRIVE 2 – 4 pm Entry £1 with prizes (CC)TREFOIL GUILD meets on 1st Thursday 2 -4 pm Tel: 01485579440 Mrs Christine Crisp (MC)CARPET BOWLS 10.30 am to 12 noon Tel : 570776 (PH)JUDO Beginners 6 – 7.30 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)CUBS 6.45 – 8.30 pm Tel: Steve 525577 (SG)JUDO Advanced 7 – 9 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)HEACHAM GARDENERS ASSOC meets on 3rd Thursday7.30 pm. Guest speaker and trips in Summer. Contact Mrs LWoodley 01485 571749 (SM)FLOWER CLUB meets on 4th Thursday 7.30 pm. Flower ar-ranging and demonstrations. Tel: Mrs Sandra Panton 571029(SM)RAO BUFFALOS 8 pm (HSC Top Room)QUIZ NIGHT Cash Prizes 9 pm at Fox & HoundsFOOTBALL Under 8’s 5.30 to 6.30 pm Heacham Field/Astro-turf. Contact Stephen Joyce 01485 579009FUTURE CLUB meets for bereaved people on the fourthThursday of every month in the back room of Heacham PublicHall from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Tea, Biscuits & a chatFRIDAYSAGE CONCERN – see entry on MondayACTIVE FOR LIFE – see entry on TuesdaySOLO WHIST – 2.00 pm Entry £1 ( PRH )INDOOR CARPET BOWLS 7 – 9 pm Tel: Kim 570232 (MC)GUIDES Term Time 7 – 9 pm (SG)WILDFOWLERS CLUB meet 1st Friday 7.30 pm (PH TopRoom)CASH BINGO 7.30 pm (PH)TAI CHI Adults 7.30 – 8.30 pm Beginners welcome Tel: Derek01553 674779 (PRH)SATURDAYSCOFFEE & CAKES 9.30 – 11.30 am (MC)GIGS from 8.30 pm. Free entry for Members (HSC)

NEWSLETTER TEAM NOTESHere we are again - Christmas and the end of another year ofNewsletters. May we say a great big thank you to all of ourcontributors, advertisers and of course our readers.We say farewell to two regular contributors - Ursula Taylor sentin her last “Nature Note” article this month before retiring hertypewriter, and earlier this year Colin Rushmore decided toretire. Many thanks to you both. “Old Heachamite” is taking awell-earned rest but may yet put pen to paper occasionally.It just remains for us to wish you all A Very Merry Christmasand A Happy New Year.

WHAT’S ON REGULAR EVENTS

CC = Cunningham Court OFH = Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside HSC = Heacham Social ClubPH = Public Hall PRH = Pine Resident’s Hall, Wilton Rd MC = Methodist Church Hall, Station RoadNC = Neville Court SG = Scout & Guide Hut, Sunnyside SM = St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street

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HEACHAM DIARY

Saturday 6th December – GIG – BRYONY at HEACHAMSOCIAL CLUB from 8.45 pmSunday 7th December – INDOOR CAR BOOT in HEA-CHAM PUBLIC HALL. Hall open to stallholders at 7.00 am.Doors open to Public at 8.00 am. In aid of Tennis Club Funds.Contact Janice 572120 * * SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS CONCERT in thePublic Hall Doors open 7.00 pm for 7.30 start. Retiring Collec-tion.Monday 8th December – HEACHAM WIVES GROUP –Christmas Meal at the Fox & Hounds 7.00 pm for 7.30Tuesday 9th December - GIG – PART TIME BLUES BANDfrom 8.30 pm at Fox & HoundsThursday 11th December – FRIDHEM REST HOMECHRISTMAS FAYRE from 2.00 to 4.00 pm 79 Station RoadHeacham. Come and join the Christmas fun inc. Santa Claus,Raffle, Refreshments & Stalls etcFriday 12th December – DICKENSIAN EVENING INHEACHAM HIGH STREET From 5.30 pm to 9.00 pm Rides,Bouncy castle, Stalls, Hog roast, Salvation Army Band andmore. Come and enjoy the atmosphere – in Victorian costumeif you can !! * * PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP Christmas Drawat Heacham Surgery 1.00 pm with refreshmentsSaturday 13th December - GIG AT HSC with PAULCOPESTAKE from 8.45 pmTuesday 16th December – SEASONAL CELEBRATIONwith JOHN HARRIS in the Church Hall, High Street, Heachamfrom 2.0 pm to 4.00 pm. Carols, Musical Quiz, Games &Entertainment by local Artistes. Mince pies, tea or squash in theinterval. Admission Free but John will be seeking sponsorshipfor the 25th Christmas Day Swim in aid of Round Table charities.Saturday 20th December - GIG AT HSC with NATASHAfrom 8.45 pmMonday 22nd December – CAROL SINGING IN HEA-CHAM Meet at 6.30 pm outside the West Norfolk Inn StationRoad. Carol sheet provided, but bring a torch. Collectors re-quired – proceeds to Cancer ResearchWednesday 24th December – CHRISTMAS EVE GIG ATHSC with CHARLIE CHAPLIN from 8.45 pmWednesday 31st December - NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYNIGHT at HSC with SAM SILLETT * * FANCY DRESS NEW YEAR’ S EVE Family Disco inHeacham Public Hall. Ticket entry only £6 each .For ticketscontact Debbie K on 01485 572576

2009Tuesday 6th January - GIG - CHARITY JAM SESSIONfrom 8.30 pm at Fox & HoundsThursday 8th January - TREFOIL GUILD – Party 2.00 pmin the Methodist HallMonday 12th January – HEACHAM WIVES GROUP –Annual General Meeting 7.30 pm HSC Top RoomThursday 15th to Saturday 17th January – POCAHONTASPLAYERS present the Pantomime ROBIN HOOD in HeachamPublic Hall. Evening performances at 7.30 pm plus a Saturdaymatinee at 2.00 pm. For information Tel : 570402 & 571267Tuesday 20th January – CONNECTING COMMUNITIESMobile Information, Support and Signposting Service 10.00 amto 12 noon Station Road, Heacham.* * MOBILE POLICE STATION 10.00am - 12 noon StationRoad, Heacham.Saturday 24th January - GIG AT HSC with JULIANNE from8.45 pm

Saturday 31st January – GIG AT HSC with LLOYD EMOON from 8.45 pm

OTHER EVENTS

Saturday 6th December - BIG HEART AND SOUL CHOIRChristmas Concert 7.30 pm at St Mary’s Church, Snettisham.In aid of St Mary’s Church and The Norfolk HospiceFriday 12th December LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICE for theNorfolk Hospice 6.30 pm at St Edmund’s Church, Hunstantonwith Rt Reverend Graham James, Bishop of Norwich.Monday 22nd December – FOLK DANCING at BrancasterStaithe Village Hall 7.30 pm. Contact Janet Bowles Tel : 01485210587Monday 12th January - FOLK DANCING at Brancaster –See above.Friday 30th January - RNLI’S Sip Our Soups Day at The OldCoach House, Thornham 12 noon - £5 a head. Tel: 535542Mondays – AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP 8.00 pm UnionChurch, Hunstanton Tel : 0207 4030888* * U3A HUNSTANTON meets on the third Monday of mostmonths (except August and December) at 2.00 pm in theHunstanton Community Centre. Tel : Jan (Chairman) 534700 orNorma (Secretary) 533579 for further details.Wednesdays – YOUTH GROUP meet at Ringstead VillageHall 7.00 pm to 8.45 pm for young people aged 7-14 Cost is £1per evening and the contact is Mr T Large, 11 Holme Road,Ringstead. Tel : 01485 525480* * SINGING WORKSHOPS FOR FUN 10.00 to 11.30 amSnettisham Village Hall Tel : Cath Coombs 07810 146501Tuesdays - KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.00 to 11.30 am atRingstead Village Hall. Cost £3.50 Tel : Val Barnes on 01328864358

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Want to Quit Smoking?

If you are reading this article now, chances are you are either asmoker who wants to quit or know someone who is. The truthis the vast majority of smokers do want to quit. The intent ofthis article is to highlight why many people either fail in theirattempts or are too scared to try. It is also my intent to give youpersonally, a little help in quitting the habit and enjoying all ofthe benefits of being free from the burden of smoking.

Whilst in some ways it's unfair to generalise, from myexperience most smokers fail for one (or a combination) of 3reasons:

1) They are trying to quit for someone else. Maybe theirchildren have been nagging them or maybe their GP has toldthem they must stop. On some level we all resent being toldwhat to do and tend to do the opposite as a result, even if itharms us to do so.

2) Fear of failure. Maybe they think it will be too hard or their"addiction" is too great and they don't have the belief thatthey can achieve it.

3) Fear of the consequences. Some people think they will beisolated from their group of smoker friends, will lose the 5minute breaks they currently have as a smoker or think theywill gain weight (Quitting smoking does NOT mean youhave to gain weight by the way).

So what should you do if you want to quit? The key then, is tomake quitting as compelling as possible. Note on one side, allof the benefits you will receive as a non smoker. The extramoney, the health and vitality, the confidence throughachieving something worthwhile and so on. On the other side,note all of the negative consequences of remaining a smoker.The feeling of being controlled by your habit, yellow teeth androtten gums, premature death and so on. Not a difficult decisionis it?!

Next, deal with the concerns you may have about quitting.Understand that many people gain weight as a result of quittingbecause they substitute the cigarettes for food. With hypnosisyou don't have to, you have a choice. Realise as well that youcan still take that 5 minute break to relax. Nicotine is astimulant so is in no way relaxing. What is relaxing aboutsmoking is taking 5 minutes to stop and take a few deep breaths.You can still do this, just without inhaling poison. I couldcontinue but you get the idea don't you?

So where does hypnosis come in? Hypnosis has been found tobe 3 times more effective than nicotine replacement.* Hypnosisis a simple, safe and relaxing process that will enable your mindto understand that you are a non smoker and to help you act assuch. It will allow you to have greater influence over yourhabits and behaviours to make achieving your goal easier thanyou might imagine.

David WoolleyDipCAHPD, MPNLP, CertSCS, MNCH (Reg), MNGH, HCertified Smoking Cessation Specialist.

If you would like more information about quitting smoking withhypnosis please contact David on 0845 603 4421, or [email protected] or visit www.hypnopro.co.uk

*New Scientist Vol 136 issue 1845 p6.

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KING’S LYNN MALE VOICE CHOIRwhich has been performing and giving enjoyment to audiencesfor over 50 years, is seeking new members.Many interesting concerts in, and around King’s Lynn, areplanned, leading up to a Massed Choirs Concert of 80+ sing-ers, in the Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn, in March 2009.If you saw “Last Choir Standing” on TV, and were inspired,why not join us now - age is no barrier - and look forward tojoining with 80 other singers for a fantastic day of singing andsocialising.

The Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings atSpringwood High School.

Phone 01553 672388 for a chat

GREAT EAST ANGLIA RUNSUNDAY 3 MAY 2009 - 10k Road Race, Lynn

GEAR UP FOR YOURLOCAL HOSPICE TODAY!

BE A NORFOLK HOSPICE HERO!!Run for The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House and supportHospice care in Norfolk and the Fens!It costs £3,000 everyday to run our Hospice, which providescare to patients, families and carers facing the challenges ofliving with cancer and neurological conditions. With limitedfunding from the NHS we depend on the community to continueproviding this vital service in Norfolk and the Fens.If you are interested in running for The Norfolk Hospice, pleasevisit www.norfolkhospice.org.uk or call us for an informal chaton 01485 542891.

NOVEMBER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGA very well attended Meeting was held at 35, High Street.The past year’s happenings were discussed, and we decided,that on the whole, we had been successful in all our efforts toimprove how the beaches were run.All our members walk the beaches on a regular basis, so canreport anything irregular quickly to me.The Borough Council and the Police are grateful for our input.Next year, we find that the Council intend to alter the noticesand zoning of the beaches (at great expense) at both Heachamand Hunstanton. Watch this space!Height restriction bars are now in place at North Beach Car Parkwhich should help to discourage the influx of ‘travellers’ butwill also exclude some season ticket holders who own some4x4’s and vans.Thanks for supporting our efforts. We really do believe that theymake a difference.

Mary PISHORN (Chair)PROMOTING RESPECT FOR HEACHAM’S BEACHES

Dr. DALY’S ONCOLOGY FUNDAT QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who hassupported my chosen Charity again this year.I never cease to be surprised at the amount raised so far,£50,670.00 on going to press.It’s all down to those that donate and those that purchase.

Thank you all again. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy2009.

Mary PISHORN

FOX & HOUNDSAWARD WINNING FOX BREWERY

Station Road, Heacham

********HOME COOKED FOODSERVED EVERY DAY

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Recipe From

My Name is Davey Matthews, I am the new Head Chef ofNo.14 High Street Restaurant which was formerly known asRushmore's. This is my first time writing for the HeachamNewsletter, so I will try not to jabber on too much.

Well it's been almost four months since we opened the doors atNo.14 and I have to say so far so good. It is picking up nicely,still a bit quiet on the odd week nights but you have to take therough with the smooth. I would just like to thank all of you whohave supported us over the past few months and also to my stafffor all their hard work. It hasn't been easy taking over arestaurant and revamping it and giving it a new name but I'msure if we carry on going the way we are we will get there.

Now that's enough of me going on, here's a little recipe I thoughtyou might like to try and do in your own homes for those of youwho like to get in the kitchen and roll up their sleeves and do abit of cooking or simply just like making a good old mess. Thismenu serves 6 people.

Beef in Beer with Herb DumplingsIngredients

2 tbsp sunflower oil2 large onions, thinly sliced8 carrots, sliced4 tbsp plain floursalt and pepper1.25kg/ 2lb 12 oz stewing steak, cut into cubes425ml / 15 fl oz stout2tsp muscovado sugar2 bay leaves1tbsp chopped fresh thyme

For the herb dumplings:115 g / 4 oz self-raising flourpinch of salt55g / 2oz shredded suet2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra to garnishabout 4 tbsp water

MethodPreheat the oven to 160c/325f / Gas Mark 3. Heat the oil in aflameproof casserole dish. Add the onions and carrots and cookover a low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until theonions are softened. Meanwhile, place the flour in a polythenebag and season with salt and pepper. Add the stewing steak tothe bag, tie the top and shake well to coat. Do this in batches, ifnecessary. Remove the vegetables from the casserole with aslotted spoon and reserve. Add the stewing steak to the casse-role, in batches, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned allover. Return all the meat and the onions and carrots to thecasserole and sprinkle in any remaining seasoned flour. Pour inthe stout and add the sugar, bay leaves and thyme, bring to theboil, cover and transfer to the pre-heated oven to bake for 1 3/4hours.

To make the herb dumplings, sift the flour and salt into a bowl.Stir in the suet and parsley and add enough of the water tomake a soft dough, shape into small balls, add to the casseroleand return to the oven for 30mins. Remove and discard the bayleaves. Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley. Ihope you all enjoy this recipe

Davey Matthews

1st Heacham Cubs

Heacham Cubs have had a busy year (where has this yeargone?).Back in July Heacham Cubs went on camp with Cubs fromSnettisham and Terrington to Wells-Next-to-the-Sea. Thetheme was Pirates we must have looked impressive walkingthrough Wells in the pouring rain dressed as Pirates 'arraghing'at shop keepers and passers by. Cubs went Crabbing, MadeBoats and Covered Bottles in Plaster of Paris and Shells.In July on a SUNNY evening with Cubs from Terrington wewent to Wolferton camp site to try out our new Archeryequipment there was also Rope Making, Juggling and aBar-b-que.September saw our sixers and seconders go to Eaton Vale for aweekend of adventure activities that they could be doing whenthey go up to Scouts: Rafting, Knotting, Archery,Pioneeringand Skinning Rabbits. October saw us make a huge mess withPumpkins.Another camp in November was a bit of a wash out but the Cubsdidn't mind. They had a field and mud they were quite happy.When they were finished playing in the mud they could have ago at Rope Making, Badge making, Leather Craft, Archery,Shooting, Backwards Cooking, Going on a Hike, Playing on theTyre Swing or Poking the Camp Fire with a big stick. Manythanks to Porkie at Snettisham for organising the Camp.Snettisham and Terrington had invited us to the camp but as itrained they might not ask us again, don't know what it is aboutHeacham Cubs and rain, its a good job we are all waterproof!In December we have our annual bowling competition withother packs in the area, might even win the big Skittle this year!Then we are into 2009 with a packed programme of eventsthroughout the year. We've said goodbye to many Cubs throughthe year they have gone onto Scouts or other things. But thereare always Beavers eager to take their place which meansHeacham has a thriving and full Cub pack. Happy Scouting -Happy Christmas - Happy New Year to all our Cubs past andpresent.

Akela & Bagheera(Steve & Sam)

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What do you call MrsSanta Claus?

Mary Christmas!

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Hunstanton & District Lions Club

We are now in full swing gearing up for Christmas. We havetwo main events this year, both being held at the Town Hall, andwe expect to be very busy because of the central position. Youcan visit us whilst supporting our great local shops for yourChristmas shopping.

‘Santa’s Christmas Grotto’ will be in the basement. Pleasebring your children to his exciting Grotto. It is slightly differentthis year, but Santa will be there just as usual of course. TheGrotto will be open from 12.00 noon to 4.00pm on December13th, 14th, 20th, 21st and 24th. This coincides with our ‘CraftFair’ which is also being held in the Town Hall. We will bepacked with stalls offering a very wide range of articles includ-ing jewellery, knitted clothing, novelty items, soft toys, toys,cards, pictures, jams, preserves and lots, lots more. Just thething to pick up those extra unusual gifts for Christmas.

The Craft Fair will be open between 9.00am and 5.00pm onDecember 13th, 14th, 21st and 24th. We look forward towelcoming you to both events.

By using the basement of the Town Hall we are helping thisyear’s ‘Mayor’s Appeal’, which is to transform the basementfor full time use for the youth of our area, and we will be doingmore work down there throughout next year and we will keepyou informed of progress.

As you know Christmas is a time for giving, and this year asever we help many of the local clubs and groups to have thatlittle extra to celebrate. If you would like details please let usknow.

On November 14th we supported ‘Children in Need’ and wewere also very involved in the town’s ‘Christmas Cracker’,the Sunday the Christmas Festive Lights were switched on. Wehelped Santa in his sleigh, provided roast chestnuts and burgersetc. As both events were after we went to press we will let youknow about them in the next edition of this newsletter.

November’s lucky winners in our ‘200 Club’ raffle were:

155 Mo Cook12 Neil Black

138 Mr V Gosnell 200 Unsold Ticket – Club wins

We wish you all a very Happy Christmas anda peaceful, successful New Year

Peter Mills

News From Heacham Flower ClubOctober Meeting

After a run through of the announcements, a few words over theDickensian Evening on 12th Dec and arrangements for thechristmas partyBarbara Grange and Valerie Close gave awonderful demonstration entitled 'Winter Approaches' afterwhich everyone enjoyed tea and delicious homemade cakes.Six lucky ladies won the demonstration arrangements in theraffle. The Club Competition arrangements were then markedand the meeting closed at 9.45.

Joan Cribbett, Secretary

From The ChairmanAs I come to the end of my first year as Chairman of HeachamFlower Club, I would like to thank everyone for their supportat our meetings, at the Summer Show, in the Carnival Paradeand the cakestalls at Millbridge Nursing Home ScarecrowFestival and Dog Show . I would also like to wish everyone bestwishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Sandra Panton, ChairmanFENSA

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Please note that our new address is:-

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Appointments in your own home, or atSuttons Estate Agents,

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The same friendly, efficient service - onlythe address has changed!

Do Something Amazing Today

Save a Life

From 227 invitations, 118 people attended the blood donorsession at the Public Hall on 22nd October 2008 and 101donations were collected, including 5 new donors. Thank youall. For your diary, the next visit by the NBS will be on

Wednesday 18th February 2009.

Information on the blood service; ring the Helpline 08457711711 or Ceefax BBC 2 page 465 and www.blood.co.uk

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What did the grape say whenthe elephant stepped on it?

Nothing.It just let out a little wine!

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What do you call atrain loaded with toffee?

A chew chew train!

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THE POTTING SHED

GARDENINGORGANICALLY

A gardener is by definition, one who plans for and believes andtrusts in a future whether in the short or the longer term. SUSAN HILL, from "Through the garden gate"

Yipee! At long last a High Court judge has ordered thegovernment to reconsider how to protect the health of the ruralpopulation from pesticide sprays. It's high time something wasdone about controlling both when and how these very toxicchemicals are used. Let's hope some good comes from Defra'sdeliberations.

The few frosts we have had recently have finally put paid to mydahlias. Amazingly though, I still have a valiant delphinium,resisting the cold and there is still a bit of colour in the garden.I'm always very reluctant to start the winter clear up and as I'vejust had a lump removed from my finger, I have an excuse to putoff the work. There is, however, a lot to do and time will rocketpast so I really must get started. I have forked over two of thedeep beds and cleared two others. As age creeps up on me, I getmore inclined to use my Mantis tiller to clean the soil rather thanforking over. I will apologise to the worms as I go.

I have done very well for root vegetables this year with somesuper parsnips and beetroot and the promise of decent celeriacsoon. The fly has invaded the carrots but they still make goodsoup, the New Zealand spinach has taken over half a deep bedfrom three plants and have now been walloped by the frost andI have some lovely brussels sprouts which I hope will last untilChristmas. So no real complaints this year, all the mistakes havebeen of my own doing.

The current financial crisis gripping the whole world has had, inthis country at least, some unfortunate side effects. As peoplespend less, the organic food producers have found that they canno longer sell their produce. One victim of this situation isAbbey Farm Organics, who for several years now have had astall on the Friday market in Lynn as well as running asuccessful vegetable box scheme. Edward Cross, the farmer,has had to close his organic veg. production as he was losingmoney. I'm fairly sure this will be happening all over thecountry. So for the time being at least, if you want to groworganically, you will have to do it yourself.

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Last month I burbled about using your garden as a Potager andmixing flowers and fruit together. This had two benefits, in thatmany vegetables are quite attractive to look at and mixingflowers and veg. together can confuse pests. However I amaware that not everyone wants to mix things like this and thereis always a – very slight – risk that one could eat somethingdisagreeable by mistake. Whilst most flowers are harmless,some can be quite poisonous, although if you are likely to eatthese by mistake, you really shouldn't be gardening at all! Imean, who is going to cook and eat foxgloves for example!However Aconite or Monkshood, a pretty and extremely poi-sonous plant has been mistaken for Horseradish with fatal re-sults.

So what alternatives are there to the Potager? This reallydepends on a) how much you want to grow and b) how muchspace you can devote to the project. For instance if you want togrow potatoes to feed your family for much of the year, forgetit, you need a patch approx. 5 metres square to get a decentyield. But if you want a few new potatoes (and believe me,nothing beats the flavour of freshly dug new potatoes) then youcan get a modest yield using a cardboard box, a large flower potor even an old sack. Half fill it with soil to which you can addsome compost, (you are making compost aren't you?) plantthree potatoes in the soil and put another six inches on top.When the potatoes appear, keep topping up the bag/box/pot asthe shoots grow – don't bury them though – until your containeris full and you have a bushy growth of potato sticking out thetop. Keep it watered and when the tops flower in the case ofearlies or start to go over in the case of maincrop, you can havea rummage round to see if there are any spuds. I strongly advisegrowing earlies as these generally yield better. If you can feelpotatoes, tip the lot out and feast on the contents. You can cutholes in the side and remove what you need, leaving the rest tobulk up. Go on, have a go, it's fun.

The seed catalogues are full of all sorts of fancy ways to growstuff, most of them pretty expensive. But if you think about it ametre square container can be used fairly intensively, especiallyif you grow quickly maturing crops. So what can you use? Wellfirst, you can clear a bit of land and grow in the soil. Allconcrete or flagstones? Then beg borrow or steal an old rubblesack or one that has been used to deliver sand gravel etc and thesupplier doesn't want back because stupid H&S rules don'tallow it to be used twice. Cut down the sides and fold in untilyou have a container about 18 inches deep. Fill with soil andyour homemade compost and you have a mini deep bed. Intothis you can plant lettuce, carrots, low beans, all sorts of stuff.You will be amazed how productive a small plot like this canbe. If the container is against a wall, you can grow runner beans

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as well. Get a free catalogue and look for fast growingvegetables. As I said last time, club together with neighboursand friends to buy seed and have a go. Get the childreninvolved, the younger the better. Grow a few peas in a largecontainer. Don't go out and spend money on fancy pots, it'samazing what can be used that you would normally cart off tothe tip. An old fridge/freezer on it's side with the door removedis excellent as it's insulated. (OK paint it with some oldemulsion paint you were going to throw out if you don't likeglistening white.) Any old bits of wood can be nailed togetherto make a useful "thing" to grow stuff in. I went to BobFlowerdew's garden a few years ago and was astonished at thevariety of uses he had put old chest deep freezers to, a bit ofimagination can work miracles but if you don't like the idea ofusing "old things" to grow your lovely veg. then go out andspend your hard earned money!

That's it for this month. I hope it will stimulate the "little greycells" into thinking how you can save money and have lovelyfresh vegetables.

As this is the last article for this year, I would like to wish youall a very happy and peaceful Christmas and a productive NewYear.

Michael Drew

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What’s a frog’sfavourite drink?Croak-a-cola!

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NATURE NOTE

Was it really Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Deer are not often seen or heard in the countryside so it maycome as a surprise to learn that there are six species native orestablished in the U.K. Of these, five are found in East Anglia– Red, Fallow, Roe, Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer; only theSika is missing.Research has shown that deer populations do cause damage inwoodland as they browse and prevent regeneration and this inturn means a reduction in other species, particularly woodlandbirds. For both commercial forestry and ecological reasonssome control is carried out.As well as woodlands, gardens can suffer from their visits and,whilst high fencing would exclude them, it is expensive andprobably impracticable. However, there are some measures thatcan be taken to keep them away. Deterrents suggested are bagsof unwashed human hair which is said to work sometimes, orhaving a male dog. Also avoid planting anything aromatic –cupressus, poplar, willow and roses for instance.The smallest deer, Muntjac, is now much bigger than a springerspaniel whilst the largest, Red, is an impressive sight being120cm (4ft) at the shoulder and even more so as with increasingage the antlers develop more points. Other stags have antlers ofvarying types and sizes except for Chinese Water Deer whichhave enlarged canine teeth resembling tusks. Deer antlers makevery useful tools and are known to have been used by primitiveman.Fallow Deer is the most common one seen in parks of greathouses, but they are also found in a truly wild state in woodland.Their flattened antlers are helpful in identification. There is awell-known herd of White Fallow Deer in Houghton Hall Parkand at Snettisham deer are farmed.The rut or mating season for most deer is in autumn with youngbeing born the following May or June except for the Muntjacwhich may be at anytime of the year. The young of all speciesare spotted and kept hidden in thick undergrowth until strongenough to follow their mother.Reindeer, a species of the far, far north, once roamed the tundrain great herds during summer, migrating south to woodland inwinter. In the USA and Canada they are known as Caribou.Now there are few truly wild ones but in Lapland domesticatedreindeer provide food, fur and shelter as well as being used topull sledges. Their broad hooves enable them to walk on snowand dig beneath to reach their diet of lichens. In the U.K. theonly herd of free-ranging reindeer is in the Cairngormmountains of Scotland. Unlike other deer both the stag and hindhave antlers. This deer has become a popular subject atChristmastime due no doubt to the song ‘Rudolph the red-nosedreindeer’. They are always shown with antlers but maybe itshould be ‘Ruby’ for older reindeer stags shed their antlers inwinter which means that they were either very young males or,more likely, females that did all the hard work on the night of24th December!

Ursula TaylorP.S. This is my last Nature Note for the Newsletter. I haveenjoyed compiling them over the past five years and hope thesubjects have shown that there is much of interest and beauty inboth the countryside and even built-up areas just for the looking- and it doesn’t cost anything!

Ursula Taylor

Love in a Box“Love in a Box” was the title of the song on the DVD which wassent by Samaritan’s Purse (Operation Christmas Child) to beshown at our Shoebox services this year. We heard a childsinging a song composed for the event, as children were open-ing their shoeboxes last Christmas. Children from many differ-ent lands and in many different situations were unpacking theirboxes with such broad smiles of delight. Their obvious pleasureand the moving words of the song were all the thanks that wereneeded to show us how much the boxes were appreciated.“You put your love in my box so that the whole world can seeThat someone cares about us, that someone cares about me.I’ve never felt this before, I’m not sad any more;I don’t know how this can be, but someone was thinking of me.”Such simple small gifts as pencils, paper, toothbrushes, balls,soft toys were among the treasures found in their boxes. Somechildren had never had a Christmas present before, and couldhardly believe that a stranger living far away had sent it. Nowonder little faces were wreathed in smiles with thanks “fromthe bottom of our hearts.”This year a total of 164 boxes, which we know of, were sentfrom Heacham. In addition, some boxes were taken directly toHunstanton, our nearest collecting point. Some people alsocontributed financially. If you would like to see the DVD,please ask at the Christian Bookshop. Thank you to all thosewho took part in this project.

Janet Barrow

What did the letter sayto the stamp?

Stick to me and we’ll go places!

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ONCE UPON A TIME...

Are you sitting comfortably? In this season of long darkevenings, Christmas ghost tales and hopes for a bright NewYear, let me tell you a story. A true and sorry story, about aVictorian woman who lived here in West Norfolk and who likedto be known as 'the Lady Farmer of Sandringham'. Her namewas Mrs Gerard Cresswell (known as Louise) and for eighteenyears, 1862-80, she was resident lease-holder of Appleton Farmon Sandringham Estate.In 1887, seven years after leaving Appleton, Louise Cresswellpublished a book, Eighteen Years on Sandringham Estate. It'san entertaining read, bringing aspects of rural Norfolk and lifeon the royal estate to vivid life, but it is also laced with bittercriticism of the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) andespecially of the lackeys who conspired with their royal masterto evict a lonely, defenceless widow, and her young son, fromtheir beloved home at Appleton Farm. Louise says that thedepredations wrought by thousands of hares, which the Princebred for his shooting pleasure, ruined her crops and drove her tobankruptcy and, eventually, into exile in America's Wild West.You may have come across her in another book, WhisperLouise, written by David Duff and published in 1974. Orperhaps you have read my own fictionalized version,Sandringham Rose, published in 1992.Despite these various renditions of her story, it occurred to methat we still knew very little about her. Her own book coversonly the years 1862-80; she is vague about dates and time-scales; she portrays herself as a woman very much alone afterher young husband died, except for a farming mentor 'MrBroome', and the kindly Sandringham rector, Reverend WilliamLake Onslow (a memorial to him is fixed to the wall of the belltower in Sandringham church). Other friends and relatives,when mentioned, remain shadowy, distant figures, referred to as'the family dandy' or 'our worthy kinswoman', or 'dear old F-'.Such coy hints made me wonder, who were these people? Andwhat of the woman Louise herself? She and her husband did notspring fully-grown from nowhere. What of her life before shebecame Mrs Gerard Cresswell? And what happened to her, andto her son, young 'G-', after she left Sandringham? The more Istudied her writings, the more puzzles emerged.So I set out to search for more facts. But the answers I found inold parish registers and near-illegible microfilm, in dusty papersand, most of all, in some startling letters hidden away in obscurecorners of Bedfordshire and Luton Record Office, came as asurprise. Most exciting of all was the growing web of links andconnections with the people and history of West Norfolk.In fact, Louise's father, William Hogge, was a younger son ofone of the wealthy merchant-mariner dynasties which in thosedays ruled the port-town of King's Lynn. William marriedElizabeth Wells, daughter of a wealthy Bedfordshire brewer,and settled in her home town of Biggleswade, from where hetraded by river and canal, in partnership with his older brothers,who ran the family businesses in Lynn.Louise was the eighth of nine surviving children. She wasalmost thirty-two when, in April 1862, she married twenty-five-year-old Gerard Cresswell, fifth son of Alderman Francis Cress-well of the Bank House, King's Lynn. His mother was Rachel,daughter of Elizabeth Fry, and one of his brothers was thewell-known local hero Captain Samuel Gurney Cresswell, RN.Gerard Cresswell brought his bride home to the place he wasrenting - Sedgeford Hall. However, they stayed at Sedgefordonly for six months. At Michaelmas that same year, when

Sandringham became the official property of Albert Edward,Prince of Wales, the newly-wed Cresswells moved to AppletonFarm on the royal estate.Sadly, Gerard Cresswell died three years later, leaving Louisealone to run the farm and raise their infant son. That was whenher quarrels with the Prince, his comptrollers, agents andlawyers really began.There's no room here to recount the whole fascinating storywhich emerged during a four-year-long detective journey amidarchive centres and libraries across the country. The finalenlightenment waited in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle,where I was privileged to be granted the Queen's permission tostudy a collection of a hundred and one documents all relatingto Louise Cresswell and her time at Appleton Farm, written toLouise and about Louise, and - most tellingly of all - by Louise.During the two enthralling days which I spent trawling thisunexpected treasure, a whole new slant on the story emerged.Obviously, in compiling her book Louise left out a great deal.And even the things she did write are... what shall we say? - toldin the wrong order, given a make-over, twisted to suit her ownpurposes...?The Lady Farmer was evidently a complex human being, withvirtues and faults, loves and hates, prey to both soaring hopeand bitter disillusionment. Members of her family, too, spranginto focus like characters from a historical saga, each one witha fascinating story to tell, and all helping to shed new light onthe extraordinary woman who, encouraged by a countryneighbour to claim that she had been 'Rew-ined by Royalty!',did just that, in a book which Royalty tried hard to suppress.Royalty chose to remain silent on the matter, as Royalty is wontto do. But, if you would like to know the full story of thiscontroversial and extraordinary woman, it's told in my newbook, THE PRINCE'S THORN, published in paperback byPegasus Books of Cambridge and costing just £9.99 (with fullBibliography and Index). It will be available from all bookshopsand on the Internet. Watch out for local publicity and news ofsigning sessions.Wishing all Newsletter readers a Happy Christmas and allthings good for the New Year.

Mary Mackiewww.stillscribbling.co.uk

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My doll LucyWhen I was five, I had a dollThat Mum had given meHer Mum, my gran had knitted itwhen Mum was only three.

This doll that we called LucyWas like no other dollCos' Gran had sat and made itAll from oddments of wool.

Her dress was made of many shadesIt had odd buttons on itAnd on the top of Lucy's headSat a green and yellow bonnet

Under her bonnet gran had stitchedSome navy woollen locksThe navy wool was curlyCos she'd undone a pair of socks

Her arms were made in a sort of creamTinged with tobacco stainsHer legs were done in pink and redShe looked like she had varicose veins

Lucy's head was small, her body longHer hands were green and whiteShe had no ears, her eyes were crossedBut to me she looked all right.

One day in December teacher said"Bring your dolls here on Monday "She'd choose one to be baby JesusIn the school nativity play.

I tidied her clothes and did what I couldTo make Lucy look her bestOn Monday when she was at schoolShe stood out from all the rest

When teacher didn't choose LucyI felt sad and wanted to cryShe said she just wasn't suitableBut she never told me why.

What do hedgehogshave for lunch?Prickled onions!

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Norfolk Coast FundingStill Available

Do you have a fantastic project in mind that will care for theenvironment and people of the Norfolk Coast Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) now and into the future?Do you just need to find the money to turn it into reality? If so,the Sustainable Development Fund may just be able to help you!This fund, administered by the Norfolk Coast Partnership, hasgranted over £153,000 to projects in the AONB since it beganin 2005. Projects can be large or small with grants ranging froma few hundred to several thousand pounds. Previous fundinghas helped produce walks leaflets and information flyers,establish community gardens, increase accessibility andtherefore enjoyment of the AONB, install renewable energiesand restore historic features, to name just a few.This year's SDF fund still has money available for innovativeprojects which fit with the criteria and can be spent beforeMarch 2009. Community and External Funding Officer KateDougan, is looking forward to hearing from people who couldbenefit from the SDF: "A huge amount has been achieved by thefund so far and we want to see that continue. So if you're anindividual, a local community group or organisation with anidea to benefit the people and environment of the Norfolk Coastthen the SDF could make it happen for you."The fund is easy to apply for and Kate is on hand should youwish to discuss any of your ideas or have any queries about theprocess. For more information, refer to the Norfolk CoastAONB website www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk or contact Kateon Tel: 01328 850530; Email: [email protected].

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1860s HeachamNovember's Newsletter noted the village's increasingpopulation and decreasing number (and variety) of shops.In common with an increasing number of people who havemade attempts to explore their family history, I have found itinteresting to browse through old census records. Using theserecords, it is possible to zoom in on specific families but theycan also give a 'wide angle' view of a whole community; PostOffice and Trades directories can also add details of acommunity.For instance, a glance through the 1861 census provides cluesabout life and earning a living nearly 150 years ago at the timeof the American Civil War when Queen Victoria, although 42,appeared as a young woman on the coins. It lists 990 peoplewith a Heacham address (in the registration district of Docking).To picture the typical scene, imagine a time between T.V.'s'Cranford' and its adaptation of Hardy's 'Tess of theD'Urbervilles'; it was the year when Dickens published 'GreatExpectations' and George Elliot's 'Silas Marner' appeared.Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of inhabitants were involvedin some way with agriculture - defined as farmer, farmer's boy,dairymaid, shepherd, field worker, 'ag. lab.' etc or in alliedtrades. There were at least four blacksmiths, two wheelwrightsand a horse dealer. Alfred Lewis was the young miller at CaleyMill and there were others listed as 'miller'. The principalHeacham land-owners were lord of the manor, Hamon LeStrange, Caius College, Cambridge and Charles Neville-Rolfe.( In 1860, 80% of food consumed in this country was producedin the U.K.)

Heacham's seaside location was not merely a geographical fact.Two men were at sea at the time the census details wererecorded; there were at least three fishermen and a fish womanas well as a fishmonger; three others are shown as mariners orsailor. Some of these seafarers were lodging in the village.There were two coastguards and a Customs official. It is quitedifficult to imagine now but, in 1861, colliers and small vesselscould unload at Heacham. Sea bathing and visits to the seasidewere soon to become popular and bring more visitors.Remember that New Hunstanton had only just come intoexistence with its first building 'The Golden Lion' built in 1845.The 1861 census details just one lodging house in Heacham andlodgers included a basket maker from Downham and a hawkerwith no bucket and spade in sight.

There would have been no washing machines and tumble driersto cope with the clothes after time in the fields or on a boat butthere were about half a dozen laundresses and washerwomen.If new outfits were needed, there was no M & S but Heachamdid have at least two tailors and nineteen ladies described asdressmaker, seamstress or tailoress as well as three straw bonnetmakers. Heacham also had its drapers. There were also fourshoemakers and another who preferred to be known ascordwainer. Incidentally, a correspondent last month quiterightly wrote in praise of the Post Office but even Mr Faulknercannot compete with the 1861 postmaster, Mr Wiseman, whowas also a shoemaker!

There were those who made Heacham bricks and tiles as well asabout ten bricklayers (including four Nourses - one of whomalso ran the Fox and Hounds) and a similar number ofcarpenters. Just three 'beer houses' seem to be listed In theabsence of Tesco's, village butchers, bakers and grocers helpedto feed the villagers. In 1861, there were still distinctions to bemade between 'master' and 'journeyman' and, for those notengaged in trade, under the heading 'Rank, Profession or

Occupation', it was still possible to make the entry: 'Esquire','Lady' or 'Gentlewoman'.

A number of householders without such 'Rank' had servantsworking and living in their homes, however. On the other hand,a number of tiny cottages housed eight or more people and,without work, the home often went too. A brisk search of theinternet did not offer a great deal of help but one site suggeststhat a farm worker might expect to receive about 24 of those'bun pennies' as a daily wage. There were no residential homesand no unemployment benefit then; a glimpse sideways in the1861 records shows 121 men, women and children as inmatesin the Docking Union Workhouse - three born in Heacham.

My swift glance through the pages of the census did not detecta doctor (or vet) but, apart from several 'well to do' householdswith a nurse or nursemaid, a couple of ladies declared theiroccupation as 'nurse' (one aged 79). Another 61 year old ladywas described as a 'monthly nurse' - a lady with indeterminatequalifications who would look after new mothers and theirbabies for the first month of their life. Those children whothrived could attend the parish school behind the Church Greenwith Mr Foulsham and an assistant. A skim through the recordsshows that there were girls and boys of twelve and youngerworking on the farms and not at desks.

The record also makes it quite plain that most villagers wereNorfolk-born. In fact, I would gauge that less than 7% were,like me, born outside the county. These included LondonersCharles Fawcett Neville-Rolfe ('Esquire') at Heacham Hall andthe vicar, Joseph Charlesworth, Dorothy Rolfe ('Lady') at HomeMead, born in the Lake District, the French-born John deCourcy Hamilton farming at Manor Farm and an Irish policeconstable.Most villagers would probably not travel very far afield.Thomas Duffield was a carrier between Heacham and Lynn andHenry Haigh/High was described interestingly as a 'sociablecarrier' - presumably carrying passengers to Lynn. The 1869Post Office Directory shows him operating via local villages onthree days a week. No Number 41 bus then! These carriers mayhave seen the writing on the wall and the work in the fields aspreparations for the railway link would have been taking placewith Heacham station opening for business in 1862.

The 1869 Directory described Heacham thus: ' . . verypleasantly situated on the German Ocean, and on a small rivuletabounding in trout. The land is in a very high state ofcultivation and most productive . . . the village appears at adistance as if embosomed in wood, above which peeps thechurch tower; and it has fine firm sands, rendering sea-bathingsafe and agreeable; the houses are neat, with ample gardens.'

'Xenos'

ANDREW W WRIGHT LTDLANDSCAPE AND GARDENING SERVICES

HARD SEASONED FIREWOOD

HEACHAM: 570159MOBILE: 07791 539280

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Heacham Minors Football Club

Firstly I would like to apologise for there not being an item inlast month’s newsletter!Anyway here goes for this month! Well the first half of theseason is nearly over and what a first half! All our teams arereally trying and winning some of their games, which isfantastic. Special mention goes to the U16's who are currentlyon top of their league, which really is superb. Keep up theexcellent football for the second half of the season. Also theUnder 10's who had a fantastic score in their recent cup round!

Nick Blake chairman of Heacham adults hands over new kit toHeacham minors u 16s captain Gareth Liddington. The under16s would like to thank the adults for the sponsorship.

Heacham Under 15's.All that’s left for me to say is I hope all our players and familieshave a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Good luck toall teams in the next couple of months.

Mrs Claire PikeChairman Heacham Minors

Heacham FC Centenary CommitteePlay Petanque

On a very wet Sunday morning members and friends of theHeacham Football Club Centenary Committee braved theelements to try out the skill of Petanque under the watchful eyesof Heacham Social Club Petanque Team members. Anenjoyable time was had by all although some showed a little bitmore ability than others. This event continues the CentenaryCommittees Challenge of various sports in the village. Ifanyone would like take us up with a challenge please contact -Peter Sutton on 570030.

Heacham Football ClubThe unbeaten run in division one of the North West NorfolkLeague has continued for the first team, but we were narrowlydefeated by 5 goals to 4 after extra time in the junior cup, byMarlingford f.c.We have suffered more injuries than last year but we have beenwell served by replacements called up from the reserve side.Unfortunately, this has meant that the reserves and the ‘a’ sidehave been unable to turn out regular sides, so it has been nosurprise that the results have not been as good as we had hopedfor. However I believe that there are signs of better things tocome with both sides performing well and having close results.1st team results to 15-11-2008

Fixtures for December1st Team Reserves

Harry Hornsby ( Heacham F.C. )

LeaguePlayed 7 Won 6 Drawn 1 Lost 0 Goals for 25 Against 15Junior CupPlayed 3 Won 2 Lost 1 Goals for 12 Against 6

06-12-08 H Terrington 2.00pm Reserved for poss. cup13-12-08 A West Lynn 2.00pm H Snettisham 2.00pm20-12-08 H West Winch 2.00pm A William Burt 2.00pm27-12-08 To be advised A South Creake 2.00pm03-01-08 To be advised H South Creake 2.00pm

What are the wettestanimals in the world?

Reindeer!

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AT HOME NOT ALONE SERVICES

At Home not Alone is the name for preventative and well beingservices for older people coordinated by Norfolk County Serv-ices. This has been set up to support older people to live athome longer and improve their quality of life.

Teleshopping ServiceDo you need help with your shopping? Do you need someoneto deliver your groceries at a time to suit you? Do you need helpwith unpacking?

Membership is £10.00 a quarter or Rainy Day membership,ideal for perhaps in the winter, is £10.00 for 6 deliveries at anytime of the year.

01603 729 183

Assistive TechnologyTechnology can help people to live at home by:· Reducing levels of Risk· Helping people feel safer and secure· Helping people with memory difficulties· Supporting relatives and carers.

Norfolk County Council will carry out an assessment and installthe required equipment. For those residents in need there will beno charge for the equipment or installation, although there maybe a monitoring charge if linked to a alarm service centre

0844 800 8014

Entente Cordiale

Mr John Harris received a tentative approach froman Englishman abroad looking to establish linksbetween his adopted French village and Heacham. Mr Harrisvisited the village at their invitation in November and wasoverwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the residents and thechildren. Plans are underway for a small French contingent tovisit Heacham in late February.

Mr Harris, who is Chairman of the King's Lynn/EmmerichTwinning Group, is happy to help set up a Local Committee tohelp develop links which may lead to twinning in the future.Residents who would be interested in helping to develop theselinks are encouraged to get in touch with Mr Harris or the ParishCouncil Office.

Criteuil-la-Magdeleine is in South West France in the heart ofthe Cognac region, its main industries are tourism andagriculture.

News From Hunstanton& West NorfolkLifeboat Guild

S.O.S.RNLI’s SOS Day(Sip Our Soups)Friday 30th January

Hosted by The Old Coach House, Thornham.A range of soups and French bread available for just £5 a head

Come along and join us from 12 noonFor more information on the above event telephone 535542

Tesco to Regenerate Old Pub SiteTesco is delighted to confirm its intentions to regenerate theformer Wheatsheaf public house on Lynn Road, Heacham.The proposal includes a Tesco Express store with customerparking spaces and two flats with associated parking..

The `Express' is a small convenience store focusing on bringingquality and value to local communities. Although much smallerthan modern food stores, the Express will provide a broad butcarefully selected range of essential products.Tesco spokesperson, Carol Leslie, said: "This is an excellentopportunity to bring back this site into a beneficial use. We planto preserve many of the current features during the restorationof the building and we feel our plans make the very best use ofthe site.Our experience has shown that Express stores can complementexisting traders by not only acting as an anchor and keepingpeople shopping in the area instead of driving to large out oftown stores, but also by attracting more people to the area. Byadding to vitality and viability of Heacham perhaps more peoplefrom the villages will be encouraged to shop in the area."Carol added: "Because of its very nature our Express stores arealways situated close to residential properties. We are certainlymindful of this fact and operate a `good neighbour' policy."The store will create around 25-30 new jobs for local people.

TESCO PRESS RELEASEAs we were going to press we received the following:

You can also read the above plus further information onheacham-on-line.co.uk.

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Parish Council Meetings November in Brief

Twinning: The Council gave their support to Mr John Harrisexploring links with a French village with a view to twinningin the future. Mr Harris would visit Criteuil-la-Magdeleine inthe heart of the Cognac region of France to meet withrepresentatives. It was agreed that should the visit go well, apublic meeting would be organised in February for interestedresidents and organisations.Lamsey Lane Junction: The Council noted that completionof the work on the Lamsey Lane junction would be delayeddue to the necessary diversion of the key water main intoHeacham. Completion was now planned for the end ofJanuary.Conservation Area: The Clerk confirmed that she hadformally requested that the Heacham Conservation Area bereviewed to take account of additional buildings and areas ofhistorical importance to the village. Mrs Smeaton, BoroughCouncillor, had spoken to the officer in charge and he waskeen to hear the Parish Council's proposals.Anglia in Bloom: Borough Councillor Elizabeth Nockholdsbriefed the Council on the benefits of entering the Anglia inBloom Scheme.The Borough Council would also supplybulbs and assistance with grant applications. The ParishCouncil agreed to approach village organisations to gaugeinterest with a view to forming a Heacham In BloomCommittee.Wheatsheaf Site: The Chairman reported that it had beenconfirmed that Tesco planned to open a Tesco Express inearly May 2009. The Parish Council had already confirmedthat Tesco did not have to apply for a change of use as thechange from a pub to retail was allowed under planningregulations. However, any extension to the building, car park,erection of signage etc would require planning permission.The Borough Council had been alerted by both the Clerk andthe Borough Councillors, but as yet there were no plans.There appeared to have been a site meeting several weeksago, therefore it was fair to presume that plans were beingdrawn up at the moment. The Chairman reported that therehad been a lot of interest and concern, but stressed that as itstood, the Parish Council could do nothing other thanmonitor the site closely and scrutinize any plans when theyarrived. The Council agreed to write to Tesco to ask fordetails of their plans for the site.Cycle Route: The County Council had asked the Council tolook again at the cycle route plans for Hunstanton Roadwhich had been rejected in September. The County Councilwould not commit the funding required for the alternativeproposal along the A149. Mott Mac Donald, the designers,considered that the proposed route offered significantbenefits compared with the existing situation where cyclistschose between using the A149, cycling on a narrow footwayillegally or dismounting for long sections of the route. TheParish Council agreed to survey parents of both Smithdonand Heacham Junior School.Beach Car Parking: The Council were reassured by theBorough Council that there would be no car parking chargesover the winter at Heacham beaches.Petition: The Council received a petition from residentsaround Blatchford Way on the Lodgefield's estate regardingdamaged fencing on Station Road around the spinneyresulting in it being used as a cut through on to private drive

ways. The Borough Council had been resistant to makingsuitable repairs and asked the Parish Council to lobby ontheir behalf. Mr Morrison, Borough Councillor agreed totake up the matter and Mr Mallam would raise the matter atthe Crime and Disorder Local Area Group.Next Meeting: The next full Council meeting would takeplace on Tuesday 16 December at 7.30pm at the ParishCouncil Office.

Seasonal Best WishesHeacham Parish Council members and staff wish Heachamresidents a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthyNew Year in 2009.

Christmas Opening TimesParish Council Office Closed 24 Dec & Opens 2 JanParish Library Closed 24 Dec & Opens 2 JanOne Stop Shop Closed 24 Dec & Opens 2 Jan

Xtra rubbish at XmasPlan for Christmas rubbish and stock up with a red rubbishtag. The red tags cost £1.00 each and go round a black binliner which you put out next to your wheelie bin on collec-tion day. The tags are available from the Parish CouncilOffice.

Heacham Parish CouncilJubilee ClinicPound Lane

HeachamNorfolk PE31 7ET

01485 572142Open 10.00am-12noon Tuesday to Friday

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HELP LINESHEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE 572769HEACHAM MON TO FRI 08.30 TO 13.00 14.00 TO 18.30SNETTISHAM MON TO THURS 08.30 TO 12.30 14.30 TO 18.00 THURS/FRIDAY 08.30 TO 12.30 Closed p.m.OUT OF HOURS DOCTOR 01603 488488A Doctor will advise on your emergency - Please think before callingHEACHAM & DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT 572777HEACHAM CHEMIST 570297OPENING HOURS MON TO FRI 09.00 TO 18.30 SAT 09.00 TO 17.30Open 13.00-14.00 - prescriptions and certain other products only availableif Pharmacist is in attendanceDUTY CHEMIST NOTICE DISPLAYED ON DOORHEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE 572142OPEN TUES TO FRI 10.00 TO 12.00STREET LIGHT FAULT REPORT 572142BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICE 01553 616200BOROUGH COUNCILLORS (01485)Mrs S. SMEATON 572528 / Mr A. MORRISON / 518469NORFOLK C C ROSALIE MONBIOT 01328 738316ONE STOP SHOP and LIBRARY 571928OPEN MON WED FRI 10.00 TO 16.00HEACHAM POST OFFICE 570330OPEN MON TO FRI 09.00 TO 17.30 SAT 09.00 TO 12.30EMERGENCY SERVICESQUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL 01553 613613DENTIST Emergency only for patients notregistered with a dentist 01553 769264COMMUNITY MIDWIFE (Ask for Hunstanton M/W) 01553 613613POLICE 01553 691211SAMARITANS 01553 761616CHILD LINE 0800 1111ELECTRIC 0800 7838838ANGLIAN WATER 0845 7 145 145GAS ESCAPE 0800 111999HUNSTANTON LIBRARY 532280OPEN MON. TUE. WED (No lunch closure) 10.00 TO 17.00 THURS. 10.00 TO 13.00 FRI. 10.00 TO 19.00 SAT 10.00 TO 17.00 (1st April to 31st October)HEACHAM COMMUNITY WEBSITEwww.heacham-on-line.co.uk E-mail [email protected]

MOBILE LIBRARYROUTE E4 (Tuesdays) ROUTE E3

2nd/16th/30th December 9th/23rd 13th/27th January 6th/20thCOLLINGWOOD CLOSE 09.40 ROBIN HILL 10.25SOUTHMOOR DRIVE 10.00 CHURCH LANE 10.40SANDRINGHAM DRIVE 10.20 RINGSTEAD ROAD 10.55CHENEY HILL (F/SIDE) 10.40 NEVILLE CT 11.40WOODSIDE AVE 11.05 NEVILLE ROAD 12.15HEACHAM INFANT SCH. 11.20 PINE MALL 12.30NOURSE DRIVE 12.20 FIR CLOSE 12.50ROLFE CRESCENT 13.50 SUNNYSIDE 14.15BUSHEL & STRIKE 14.05 MEADOW RD 14.40GIDNEY DRIVE 14.20 POPLAR AVE 15.30BANKSIDE 14.40 GYMKHANA WAY 15.50MARRAM WAY N CL 14.55 JENNINGS CLOSE 16.15MARRAM WAY S CL 15.10 COLLEGE DR/G CL 16.50MARRAM WAY/N RD 15.25CUNNINGHAM COURT 15.45

LOCAL BUS SERVICE TIMETABLEMON/SAT TO KINGS LYNN

__Via QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITALWHEATSHEAF 0636 0723 0736 0747 0758 0843 0855

0913 0925 0943 0955 then @ these mins past hour13 25 43 55 til 1313 1325 1343

1355 1413 1425 1443# 1455 1513s 1525#1533 1536 1543 1555 1613 1625 1643

1655 1713 1718 1725 1743 1755 1813 1850 1920 1950 2050 2220 2350LODGE RD 0640 0728 0740 0752 0803 0848 0900

0918 0930 0948 1000 then @ these mins past hour18 30 48 00 til 1318 1330 1348

1400 1418 1430 1448 1500 1518 15301538 1541 1548 1600 1618 1630 1648

1700 1718 1723 1730 1748 1800 1818 1854 1924 1954 2054 2224 2354

SUNDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYSWHEATSHEAF 0954 1054 1154 1254 1354 1454 1554

1654 1754 1854 2050 2220 2350LODGE RD 0959 1059 1159 1259 1359 1459 1559

1659 1759 1859 2054 2224 2354**********

MON/SAT TO HUNSTANTONLODGE RD 0658^ 0709s 0728^ 0806 0809s 0909 0929 0939 0959 1009 1029 then @ these mins past hour 39 59 09 29 til 1339 1359 1409 1429 1439 1459 1504^ 1509s 1529s 1539s 1544^ 1559s 1609 1629 1639s 1648c 1659 1709 1729 1739 1759 1809 1827 1848 1928 2028 2158 2328WHEATSHEAF 0704^ 0715s 0734^ 0812 0815s 0915 0935 0945 1005 1015 1035 then @ these mins past hour 45 05 15 35 til 1345 1405 1415 1435 1445 1505 1510^ 1515s 1535s 1545s 1550 1605s 1615 1635 1645# 1654 1705 1715 1735 1745 1805 1815 1832 1853 1933 2033 2203 2333

SUNDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYSLODGE RD 0929 1029 1129 1229 1329 1429 1529 1629 1729 1829 2027 2157 2327WHEATSHEAF 0935 1035 1135 1235 1335 1435 1535 1635 1735 1835 2033 2203 2333 # School holidays only ^ not saturdays s saturdays onlyc college days onlyBus Enquiries? Call 0845 020121 (0900-1630 Mon-Fri except public holi-days) e-mail : [email protected]

NORFOLK GREEN BUS SERVICE 31THURSDAYS TO FAKENHAM

Departs Fenside at 9.10a.m. via Hunstanton & Docking. Arrives Fakenham10.27a.m. Departs Fakenham 1.30p.m. Arrives Heacham 2.40p.m.

COTTAGES TO CASTLES

PAINTING - DECORATINGWALLPAPERING

WALL TILING - FLOOR TILING

F.W.SMITHHEACHAM

01485 571849

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