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NOV 2017 Last submissions date for Christmas issue:
18th Nov 2017 [email protected]
Tel. 727072
FROM THE EDITOR
Another plea for unwanted plastic bags stashed away in the
cupboard! George & Mavis, the Village Life Circulation
Managers, are running very low and would love to have them!
Please email [email protected].
Next month is a double issue for Christmas and New Year
2018, so please remember to get your submissions to me by
18th Nov. First edition of the new year will be out 1st Feb.
Best Wishes, Jonathan
Saint Andrew’s Restoration Appeal(SARA)
with
present the film
VICEROY’S HOUSE [12A]
New nations are rarely born in peace... India, 1947: Lord Mountbatten is
dispatched, along with his wife Edwina, to New Delhi to oversee the
country's transition from British rule to independence. Taking his place in
the resplendent mansion known as the Viceroy's House, Mountbatten
arrives hopeful for a peaceful transference of power. But ending centuries
of colonial rule in a country divided by deep religious and cultural
differences proves no easy undertaking, setting off a seismic struggle that
threatens to tear India apart.
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Manish Dayal, Huma Quershi , Lily Travers & Om Puri
Northwold Village Hall
Friday 17th November at 7.30pm
Doors open at 7.00pm
Tickets £6 at the door
or
£5 in advance from:
Ann Howarth (01366) 727772
Available online at www.northwold.net SAINT ANDREW‟S CHURCH
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Northwold Village Hall
Join us on Saturday 2nd December from 2.30pm
Stalls will include:
The Grand Draw,
Mystery Filled Boxes,
Water or Wine?
a lucky dip for the children,
Cakes, Plants and much, much more.
Tea and cakes will be available all afternoon.
CALLING ALL QUIZ ENTHUSIASTS!! As part of St Andrew‟s Bazaar this year we have
produced another quiz for you to try. There are 75 questions, including lots of picture clues and you can buy your copy from me, Ann Howarth, for £1. All
completed quizzes to be returned to me, at 3 Stablefields, by Wednesday 29th November. The winner will be announced at the Bazaar on Saturday
2nd December. There will be a prize of £10 for the person who gets the best score.
Ann Howarth 01366 727772
WANTED! Donations of wine for the Water or Wine stall
at the St Andrew‟s Church Bazaar on Saturday 2nd December.
Once again this popular stall will feature at the
Bazaar and we would be most grateful to receive any donations of wine.
Ann Howarth 727772
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The Village Life Team
Editor/Advertising Jonathan Clayton
[email protected] Tel. 727072
Deputy Editor
VACANT
Circulation Managers Mavis & George Gillett
Tel. 727465
Committee
Chair Carol Sharp
Tel. 728227
Treasurer Stephanie Squires
Tel. 728317
The views expressed in submitted items are not necessarily endorsed by Northwold & Whittington
Village Life. Whilst we endeavour to ensure that all
information contained in the newsletter is correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. The Editor
reserves the right to refuse or omit items without explanation.
NORTHWOLD PRAYER
GROUP & BIBLE STUDY
The next meeting will be on
WED 8th NOV at 10.30am
at 55 Methwold Road -
Irene & Mike‟s place
and then every other Wednesday
same time, same place
Refreshments will be served
All very welcome.
GRIMSHOE BENEFICE
St Mary‟s, Feltwell St James‟, Hockwold
St Andrew‟s, Northwold St Mary‟s, Southery St Mary‟s, Weeting
NOVEMBER 2017
ST.ANDREW‟S NORTHWOLD
CHURCH SERVICES
Plus HOLY COMMUNION and special services within the Benefice.
5th: Benefice Communion at St. Mary’s, Feltwell 10.00
12th: Remembrance Service at the War Memorial 15.00
19th: Service of the Word 10.00
26th: Holy Communion 09.15
N.B. ALL BENEFICE SERVICES ARE IN BOLD & ITALIC
THERE MAY BE CHANGES SO PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON THE
NOTICE BOARDS
The next PCC meeting is on 13th November at 2.30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please look at the
church notice board or website: www.northwoldchurch.org.uk
To discuss weddings, baptisms, funerals or any other pastoral matters, please
contact the Benefice Rector:
The Reverend Joan Horan
01842 828034 [email protected]
ST. ANDREW‟S
CHURCH CHOIR
is always looking for new members.
We rehearse weekly and sing once a
month and for special festivals in
church.
If you enjoy singing and would like
to join us, please contact
Carol Sharp Tel. 728227 NORTHWOLD
NEW RESIDENTS
WELCOME PACK
St. Andrew's Northwold gives all new
residents a pack full of useful
information about the church and the
village. If, by any chance, you have
not received one and would like to,
please contact:
Irene Quinn,
55 Methwold Road, Northwold
01366 728098
I will be pleased to visit you with a
Pack.
A PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Don‟t forget to buy your copy of the 2018 Northwold Village Calendar, featuring „Now and Then‟ photographs of various village locations, cost £5.50. Also available is the village tea towel featuring the Northwold poem, cost £5.00. Both items can be purchased from me, Ann Howarth, 727772. All proceeds go to the St Andrew‟s Restoration Appeal.
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St Mary‟s, Barton Bendish St Mary‟s, Beachamwell All Saints‟, Boughton
St. George‟s, Methwold St. Andrew‟s, West Dereham
St. Margaret‟s, Wereham Christ Church, Whittington All Saints, Wretton with Stoke Ferry
Licensed Lay Minister Priest-in-Charge Licensed Lay Minister
Carol Nicholas-Letch Rev Ken Waters Janet Tanton
Honey Tree, Furlong Drove, Stoke Ferry 6 The Avenue, Brookville 6 Hilgay Road, West Dereham
01366 500704 01366 727220 01366 500031
NOVEMBER 2017
Mrs Davina Eves & Mrs Jenny Elsey are in charge of the cleaning and flowers at Whittington Church this
month. Carol and Elaine will be doing the same at Wretton.
Every Wednesday: Café cre8 - Coffee Morning at West Dereham Village Hall 9.15 – 11am. Open to everyone ages 0 – 99. For information contact Janet
Every Thursday: All Saint’s Lunch Club – The club meets in All Saints Academy for coffee at 10.30 am
and for a two-course lunch (£3.50) at 12.00 pm. For more details of this and Flexible Fellowship, contact Carol Nicholas-Letch on 01366-500704.
St George’s Church, Methwold - Tea, Coffee &
Homemade Cakes - Tuesday 7th November and 21st November from 10am until 12pm. Meet up with friends, make new friends or just enjoy the drinks &
cakes! Enjoy a drink & homemade cake for only £1.50
Thursday 2nd 6pm All Souls Service Whittington Carol Nicholas-Letch
Sunday 5th 9.30am Holy Communion Methwold Rev Ken Waters
9.30am Service of the Word Whittington Carol Nicholas-Letch
Thursday 9th 10am Holy Communion Boughton
Sunday 12th 10am Remembrance Service Methwold Rev Ken Waters
10.50am Remembrance Service Wretton & Stoke Ferry Carol Nicholas-Letch
Thursday 16th 5.30pm Compline Wretton & Stoke Ferry Michael Poole
Sunday 19th 9.30am Methodist Service Methwold Barbara Foster
9.30am Service of the Word Whittington Ray Burman
Thursday 23rd 10am Holy Communion Boughton
Sunday 26th 9.30am Service of the Word Methwold Ray Burman
10am All Age Service Wretton & Stoke Ferry Carol Nicholas-Letch
11am Holy Communion Boughton Rev Ken Waters
CHRISTCHURCH WHITTINGTON
CHURCH SERVICES
Plus other local services within the church group. N.B. Church Group Joint Services in BOLD CAPITAL ITALICS
Weeting Village Hall
Thursday 16th Nov
3.30pm
Come and enjoy fun, food, crafts and worship
Open to children of all ages
Volunteers always needed
For More Info, contact Rector Joan 01842 828034
Or Trish Willis 01842 828836
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This month there are reports from two WI meetings! As reported last month, on 28 t h September
Northwold WI hosted the Autumn Group Meeting in the Village Hall. We arrived in plenty of time to set
up the hall – or so we thought! Unfortunately, some of our visitors started to arrive much earlier than
expected and we were still deciding the best way to arrange the tables and chairs for 50 ladies.
Not the easiest start to the evening. Our members had been very busy making various sandwiches and
cakes earlier in the day and, once everything was in the kitchen, someone had to make sure each
table had a similar selection of food. Brenda divided the cakes, I divided the savouries and Eileen set
up for the teas and coffees. We were very well organised!
While all this was going on in the kitchen the meeting was taking
place in the Hall and Beryl has given a flavour of the talk on „Influential Families in Norfolk‟. Mr
Peter Lawrence, an historian, told us about a number of Quaker families, all of whom were Bankers, who had
homes here in Norfolk in the late 18th Century. Amongst the famous Banking names were Gurney &
Barclay. Most seemed to have large families, including the famous Elizabeth Fry (nee Gurney), who
went on to support Wilberforce in his campaign to abolish slavery. The Bankers were extremely well
regarded and trusted people, honest men of integrity - how different to the Bankers of today.
Their great wealth was used in many philanthropic ways to benefit the local people here in
Norfolk. Some of their grand houses still exist, but unfortunately others have been demolished and
all that is left are sketches and lithographs. Fortunately, we are still able to appreciate some of
their parks and lands which have been left to the National Trust or directly to the people of England
in perpetuity.
After the speaker had finished we served the food and everyone could socialise between the
different WIs. Ultimately it was another successful evening for us.
October is the month we hold our Annual Meeting. Once the routine
business had been completed our Treasurer gave her Financial Report on another good year.
The Secretary gave the Committees Annual Report which was a comprehensive resume of
the last 12 months. Then it was time for the President‟s address and finally the new Committee
were introduced. Several members remain in their current roles; Sue is President, Rita is
Secretary, Sara is Programme S e c r e t a r y , B r e n d a i s Entertainments Co-ordinator and
Mitch is Lunch Club Co-ordinator. We have a new Treasurer and
Beryl has taken over the Refreshments rota (as well as remaining as Press Secretary).
Patricia is remaining on the Committee as a Co-opted member. The really good news is that we
have 3 brand new Committee members – Anita, Bex and Kath. Thank you and welcome to the
Committee!
Peggy was presented with a lovely basket of potted cyclamen as a thank you for organising the
refreshments rota for so long! The President, Secretary and Treasurer were also presented with beautiful
azaleas as a thank you.
The final part of the evening was an amusing quiz compiled by Brenda on unusual place-names in
the British Isles – is there really a village called Booze? How about Good Easter? Or Clockface? The
winning team was Angela, Patricia, Sara and I with a score of 12 correct out of 17. Following the
delicious supper provided by Rosemary, Mitch and Monika it was time to go home.
Beryl Quilter and Rita Nickles
NORTHWOLD WI
CHRISTCHURCH
WHITTINGTON
Thanks to all who contributed to
the Dog Show in Wretton on 1st
October, it was a brilliant first
attempt raising £283.50.
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NORTHWOLD
LUNCH CLUB
A great lunch consisting of pork casserole, savoury rice and broccoli followed by fruit crumble and cream was served this month and
very much enjoyed by all who attended. Unfortunately, for various unavoidable reasons, our numbers have dropped recently
which is a huge shame. The meals are delicious and priced at just three pounds a person. They are on offer the second Monday of every
month in the Village Hall at Northwold and are available for anyone living in Northwold or Whittington. Its a great social event
and a chance, at a very reasonable price, to have someone else do the cooking for a change.
If you would like to book a lunch please telephone Ann Howarth on 727772 or myself on 727982 and I
will pass the message on to Ann. It would be lovely to see a few new faces as well as our lovely regulars.
Car Scheme continues to run pretty smoothly and has been less busy just lately so I am hoping that most
people are of good health at the moment!
November's lunch will be served in the Village Hall on Monday, November 13th at noon and will consist of fish pie, peas and carrots
followed by queen of puddings.
I look forward to seeing you all
there and some new faces too.
Chris Webb
NORTHWOLD SPIRITUALISTS
Meet every other Friday
in the Village Hall, School Lane,
Northwold , Thetford IP26 5LL
7.30 pm start. Doors open at 7pm.
(Guests subject to change)
NOVEMBER
10th - Veronica Chan
24th - Jackie and Keith Parsons
DECEMBER
10th - Christmas Reading Night
Enquiries:
Text Faye 07523 866797
Visit norfolk.thespiritguides.co.uk
under Norfolk Events – Northwold
Admission
Donation per person:-
£2.00 Service nights
£4.00 Clairvoyant evenings
FOOT HEALTH CLINIC
Northwold Village Hall, Surgery Room.
On the following Wednesdays:
22nd & 29th November
No Clinic in December
I also carry out home visits for treatment.
For appointments
Tel. 01366 728473
David Noble
WMSCh(Hons)., PSPract., MVR.
NORTHWOLD
MOBILE POST OFFICE
EVERY TUESDAY 1pm - 3pm
Van parks at Northwold Village Hall
ST THOMAS' DAY DOLE
The Dole will be paid on Saturday
16 December from the Vestry in St
Andrew's Church, between 10 and
11am, and at 11.15am at the
entrance to Norman Drive in
Whittington. Please collect in
person, or arrange for someone
else to collect on your behalf. The
Trustees are unable to deliver
cheques after the stated distribution
date and times. In the case of
married couples, cheques are
made out jointly unless otherwise
previously notified.
Qualifications for eligibility are at
least 5 years residency in the
Parish and recipients should be of
an age to receive the state pension.
New applicants should apply in
writing to the Clerk, Mrs H Wyett,
Pangle Cottage, Church Path,
Wretton, PE33 9QR, by 30th
November 2017.
EDMUND ATMERE CHARITY
The Trustees invite any resident in
the parish of Northwold, who is ill or
permanently disabled and might
like some financial help from the
Edmund Atmere Charity, to apply in
writing to the Clerk, Mrs H Wyett,
Pangle Cottage, Church Path,
Wretton, PE33 9QR.
Applications must be received by
30th November 2017.
Please note that previous recipients
must reapply.
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Fun & learning round every turning
The Norman Church of England Primary School [The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT)] School Lane, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5NB
Telephone: 01366 728241 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.norman-pri.norfolk.sch.uk
Executive Head Teacher: Mrs Carole Reich Deputy Executive Head Teacher: Mr M King
Bulldog Barns ‘Shabby Chic To Antique’
Open 9am everyday except Wednesday.
30 plus dealers selling unique and beautiful
Shabby Chic Furniture & Home décor.
Set up in 3 big barns and 12 Summer houses.
Café serving Breakfast, Lunch, snacks, cakes,
fresh ground coffee and meat from local butcher.
Bulldog Barns,
14 Thetford Rd, Northwold, IP26 5LS.
Contact Julie 07904508444
Welcome dear reader to the news from the Norman section of the Village life newsletter.
In my last article I wrote about how the New Year for me starts in September. Well since September at the Norman there has been a very purposeful and pleasant atmosphere around the school over the last few weeks as people have returned to the day to day rhythm of school life. Part of my role is to go round the school and build a clear picture of what happens inside and outside of classes when you hand over your children into our care for the day. I count myself as being a very lucky person to have the opportunity to do this and be a part of such a lovely school.
Speaking of which we have already had some important events in the calendar including the Harvest festival, a Macmillan coffee morning, a cross country run and a residential trip away for many of the children in New York class. The Caythorpe PGL residential trip is something I would like to focus on to shed a little light on some of the things we try to achieve.
First, some background history: PGL for primary schools at Caythorpe Court, near Grantham Lincolnshire officially stands for Peter Gordon Lawrence, the person who started them in the 1950s, although children refer to PGL as 'Parents Get Lost!‟ . If you would like to find out more, or go
on a virtual tour, then Google http://www.pgl.co.uk/en-gb/school-trips/primary-schools/centres/caythorpe-court#.WeNhA1tSzIU
Caythorpe Court is the perfect adventure centre for primary school groups seeking an escape to the country. To give you an idea of how beautiful the area is the site is over 65 acres in size, set up high on a hill in the middle of the countryside. The main feature building is the impressive old hall, but around it has been constructed an adventure playground that looks like it‟s a film set with huge wooden structures set in woodland, two enormous lakes, and grounds which look like your classic country estate. There are a host of activities which although completely safe, look incredibly scary because they involve heights of over thirty feet!
So what‟s the point of the trip? The point of the trip is to help ten and eleven year-olds get used to being with people they don‟t know very well and is an important step on the path to moving from small primary to large high schools, where they might not know anyone in their tutor group or class. The children are what we call „protected-in‟ to this because Norman, Duchy and Weeting schools all go under the umbrella of the Trinity Partnership and they already know some of the staff and a few of the other children from clubs and
other school get-togethers. Indeed, we found from the first combined visit in 2015, that children from all three schools benefitted from the trip when they went to high school. It can be very unnerving for some children to find they don‟t have anyone from their school in their class because some children have gone from nursery to year 6 with the same people, year after year. Children in this situation felt better when they knew someone from Duchy or Weeting, who they had befriended on the Caythorpe trip, wound up in their class. So the whole point is for them to make new friends, challenge themselves in a totally different environment from school or home and, of course, have fun!
The build-up of nervous excitement amongst the children started days before the actual trip, but when the day came, and the coach arrived, it reached fever pitch. With everyone and their luggage (It‟s amazing how much luggage children take for two-and -a half days) safely on board, off we travelled.
There is hardly a moment to spare on this trip, so when we arrived our two leaders from PGL helped us unload, took us to where we were having lunch then put us into our groups and sent us off to our first activity. We didn‟t see our accommodation until tea time. It was a modern building which we had to ourselves. The children slept on bunk beds 4 to a room, all with an en-suite
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Bespoke Café and covered veranda offering a relaxing
environment for parents and a natural, fun, safe, shady garden
for your children to enjoy.
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Garden Café Stay&Play
KITCHEN WASTE BIN
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Northwold & Whittington
residents may be unaware that
they no longer need to use the
compostable caddy liners for
their food waste bins. Any
small bag e.g. carrier bags,
bread bags, fruit and veg bags
or freezer/sandwich bags can
now be used. (See internet link
detailed below for more
information.)
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n o r f o l k . g o v . u k / n e w s /
a r t i c l e / 2 5 3 /
compostable_caddy_liners_no_
longer_required
BCKLWN DOWNHAM
MARKET OFFICE CLOSURE
This leads to another
community information topic ...
the Borough Council offices at
Downham Market have closed
as from the end of Sept –
please see link below!
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n o r f o l k . g o v . u k / n e w s /
a r t i c l e / 3 1 1 /
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Sharron & Steve Freemantle
facilities! As a person speaking from experience of several residential trips the first night is always the longest because the children are so excited they find it hard to sleep. I find the best thing to do is sit on a chair in the corridor with a book or newspaper, as this means you can hear any giggling or see any movement form doors opening and children peeking out. Once everyone was settled staff went to bed about midnight and you kind of find yourself sleeping with one eye and one ear open, if that makes sense.
The planned timetable for a normal day was: get up at 615 in order to wake the children, get ready for breakfast and the day‟s activities (although some children would be awake from about 5am). Lunch at 12:15, more activities, dinner at 5:15, more activities and finish at 9pm.The activities were the key part of the trip because they are designed to get children working together, whether going down a long zip-wire, climbing what looked like a telegraph pole before jumping on to a trapeze (not for the faint-hearted), building a raft to sail on the lake, helping to fit helmets and harnesses or encouraging others to really push themselves further than they ever had before.
That was the whole point of the trip. The way we sat and ate together at mealtimes, being in activity groups of 12 with an equal share of children from Norman, Duchy and Weeting, constantly moving round onto the next thing. The whole thing is designed to replace fear with confidence, anxiety with reassurance and timidity with bravery: all within the context of one big team, encouraging each other and sharing in the various ups and downs of the day. The result was children who
grew levels of self-esteem and the number of friends they had before they started the trip. Tired and much quieter after lunch on Friday we said our farewells to the wonderful PGL staff who had looked after us and loaded onto the coach that would take us home.
Although other staff had done the hard work of organising every detail of this trip (special thanks goes to Mrs Bailey who did so much to make this trip a success) I was designated as group leader. Mine was a roving role between all the groups checking in to see everything was ok and this enabled me to see everything that was going on during the activities.
I am very proud of what I observed.
Children working together as a team,
having fun, encouraging others when
they were struggling, sharing,
laughing together, organising each
other and listening to what others
had to say. I can report in all honesty
that our children from all three
schools of the Trinity Partnership
were polite, well-behaved, courteous,
friendly, respectful, responsible, hard
-working, tidy and very pleasant to
be with. The two staff from PGL said
our children were some of the best
behaved they had experienced and,
as I witnessed moving round the site,
this could not be said of every school
there. Roll on next year, when
another set of children will have the
opportunity to do something so
special it will give them a permanent
memory of something they will
cherish for many years to come.
Mark King
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WHAT DID THE DOCTOR THINK THIS MONTH?
Just a quick update on the hip situation: Having had my artificial hip removed 12 weeks ago, I have hopped on one leg and a Zimmer frame and have spent 10 weeks preparing and injecting intravenous antibiotics. As I write this, I am waiting to be admitted for removal of the gruesome concrete pillar after which yet another artificial hip will be inserted. The recent weeks have been made much more bearable by the GoGo electric scooter loaned to me by Giselle Sagar and her husband, Will. I can zoom around the house and garden and can even help with some of the chores. One fine day, I ventured out into the village and found lots of old patients and friends to chat with. Apart from crossing the roads and sharing my space with motor vehicles, the only unnerving feature of the journey involved crossing in front of the entrances to house driveways. To create the ramp for the cars, the tarmac has been sloped from the road up to the driveway. Fair enough, not worth a second thought until you hit one of these things sideways as you shoot along the pavement. Suddenly, everything veers to one side and you feel sure the buggy will fall over, tipping the driver into the road. I wondered how to determine the “tipping point” without courting disaster but I failed. However, I have spoken to seasoned buggy drivers who remember their initial alarm in this situation but reassure me that it would be difficult to fall over. However, the A1Mobility advice sheet is not so reassuring: „When going up or down a kerb on a scooter,
make sure to approach it at a right angle. Going up or down a high kerb at an acute or obtuse angle, one side of the scooter on the road and the other side on the pavement, is a sure-fire way to tip the machine over. If you go at right angles to the kerb, and use dropped kerbs only, every time, you will ride that scooter safely and with confidence. When going up or down a steep gradient, the same logic applies. Do not approach it at an acute angle, but straight on at a right angle.’
A 90-year-old man was caught doing 8mph in his mobility scooter on the inside lane of the M1 His life was in serious danger - particularly on the three occasions he pulled into the middle lane to overtake slower drivers.
A young hotshot lawyer went out and bought the fastest car in the world, the new SSC Ultimate Aero, for a cool $750,000. It was a nice day outside, so he took the car for it‟s first drive on the street. As he stopped at a red light, an old man on a mobility scooter pulled up next to him. The man on the scooter, who had to be at least 70 years old, leaned over at the driver‟s side window and asked “Nice car there
Sonny, what is it?” “Why, this is the Ultimate Aero, the fastest car in the world. It has 1183 horsepower and can go 257 miles per hour!” exclaimed the cocky attorney. “And” he continued, “it cost 3/4 of a million dollars!” “Wow,” replied the old
man, “mind if I take a look inside?” he asked. “Of course not,” the
lawyer said proudly. So the old man poked his head in the window and looks around. Then, sitting back down on his mobility scooter, says, “That‟s a pretty fancy sports car, all right… but I‟ll stick with my scooter!” Just then, the light changes and the lawyer decided to show the old man with his car was all about. The car went from 0-60mph in just 2.7 seconds and, before he realized it he was doing 220mph. Looking back, he noticed a small dot in his rear view mirror. It seemed to be getting closer! He slowed down to see what it could be and suddenly, whhhoooossh! Something whipped by him, going much faster! “What in the world could be possibly be going
faster than my Aero?” the young lawyer asked himself. Then, ahead of him, he saw a dot again… this time coming toward him. Whooooooossh! It flew by again, heading the opposite direction! And, it almost looked like the old man on the mobility scooter! “Couldn‟t be,” thought the lawyer. Again, he saw a dot in his rear view mirror, but before he could react… Whooosh Ka-BbblaaaaMMM! It ploughed into the back of his car, completely demolishing the rear end. The young lawyer jumped out and, to his surprise, it was the old man on the mobility scooter! He ran up to the mangled old man
and said, “Are you ok? Is there
anything I can do for you?” The old man groaned and moaned, finally he replied… “Yes, please unhook my
braces from your side-view mirror!”
Best wishes to you all Ian Nisbet
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THE CROWN INN
Dave & Cheryl would like to say a
huge thank you to the loyal
customers that have supported us
over the last 11 years.
You have helped us raise over
£20,000 for various charities over
the years for which we have been
truly grateful.
Some of you have become good
friends and we shall be keeping in
touch.
Thanks again.
DAILY
NEWSPAPER
HOME DELIVERY
Our villages have lost this
service.
If you would like to have a
newspaper delivered to your
home, please contact:-
McColl's in Swaffham
Tel: 01760 720610.
and inform them of your interest.
We need an uptake of at least
25-30 residents.
Thanks
David Stancombe
OR CONTACT
Pauline and Ken Cundy
01366 727821 who will contact
them on your behalf.
NORTHWOLD REMEMBERS
“For your tomorrow, we gave our today…”
55210, Private,
GEORGE JAMES WELHAM
1st Bn., North Staffordshire Regt
Born in Hemblington, 9th Feb 1899.
Died of Wounds, France, 8th Nov 1918, aged 19.
He is remembered with honour in the Cross Roads Cemetery, Fontaine-Au-Bois,
Nord, France, Grave Ref III. C . 4.
M/300551, Driver,
EDWARD HENRY HARMAN
Royal Army Service Corps
Born in Northwold, 21st Nov 1898.
He died of tuberculosis of the right hip in the Surgical Hospital, Ducane Road,
Hammersmith, London on Sunday 10th November 1919, aged 20.
Edward is buried in the Cemetery, School Lane, Northwold.
He has no memorial in the cemetery, but is remembered on the Northwold War Memorial.
CH/18750, Private,
ISSAC EAGLE
1st RM Bn., RN Div.,
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Born in Foulden, 18 Jun 1888.
Missing, Assumed Dead,
during the Battle of the Somme, on 13th Nov 1916, aged 28.
Issac has no known grave.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France, Pier and Face 1A.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
Extract from “For the Fallen” by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943),
published in The Times newspaper on 21st September 1914.
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The Crown Affair
Calling a village meeting is a nerve
-wracking affair. You put posters
up, leaflet as widely as you can,
share it on Facebook and organise
the essential tea and biscuits. You
then open the door, sit…and hope
people come. Happily, come they
did. By the time Cliff Anderson
stood to open the last public
meeting the place was pretty much
full, and there was a buzz of
anticipation – and maybe even
hope. We even had Liz Truss, MP
as a bit of celebrity bling. Not quite
Kim Kardashian, but impressive
for a Friday night in Norfolk.
Mark Vanderstay then gave a
presentation on the story so far –
pretty much what I described in the
last edition but with a passion that I
think moved many. Having a pub
in the village IS important. Even
more important is having points of
community, places where we can
gather at various times of the day
to do nothing very much other than
meet and enjoy each other’s
company…well, maybe a good pie
and a pint too on occasion! Mark
painted that vision clearly, and the
challenges ahead, and shared
honestly the challenges in the
present. I think most people now
know what they mainly are.
He finished with a call to action.
He wasn’t quite Bob Geldof at
LiveAid, but the message was
just as clear. “Give us your
money!” The bottom line is,
nobody is coming to our rescue,
but people will help if we help
ourselves. We need to give what
we can to own a slice of village
life and maintain it for the future.
The fantastic news is that the
response to the request for people
to pledge money has resulted in
over £44,000 already being
promised.
That’s a fantastic start, and a real
sign to the Borough Council of
the seriousness of our intent. And
to possible funding partners, who
can gain tax benefits and a feel-
good factor by adding to and
matching our fund raising.
Abbie Panks, from The Kings
Arms in Shouldham – a pub that
is already operating as a
community venture and busy
every night, has very kindly
agreed to be a member of the
steering group and lend her vast
business experience to the
project. Her talk really
highlighted the potential, and the
benefits that await us at the end of
the hard graft. It sounded worth
the effort to me.
Finally, our MP Liz Truss rose to
speak. I’ve never met a politician.
Well, Margaret Thatcher waved
at me once, but that doesn’t
count. Thinking about it, I still
haven’t, but I have now heard one
speak. Liz talked of her previous
support for similar community
initiatives, and put her full support
behind this one. A common theme
throughout was the puzzlement at
the refusal by the Borough Council
to support our previous application
for the ACV (Asset of Community
Value). Something tells me our
latest is going to go better.
With pledge letters stuffed in their
pockets, the villagers departed into
the night, replete with tea, biscuits,
and, I hope, a desire to see this
vision for a revitalised Northwold
realised. It felt like a good start has
been made.
Over the coming months we’ll be
asking for your money, or your
time to help with fund-raising
activities. If everyone gave a little
of either, we could really do this.
If you have any questions, ideas or
offers of support please don’t
hesitate to contact us via….
Our Facebook page https://
www.facebook.com/groups/
savethecrowninn/
Our Website www. http://
savethecrowninn.uk/
Or our Telephone Number : 01366
308381
Trevor Michaels
01366 328879
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Northwold and Whittington Parish
Council
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are expected to do, but are prevented from doing so as a result of physical or mental illness,
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and the Planning and Waste
Committee and can assist with any
queries in these areas, amongst
others.
ii. Kings Lynn & West Norfolk
Borough Council: Cllr Peake
reported that he is in the process of
lobbying Ray Harding (CE,
BCKLWN) to support the Crown
Inn project.
3. ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr
Christopher Pointeer, Cllr George
Gillet and Cllr David Human. These
were accepted.
4. MEMBERS‟ DECLARATION
OF INTERESTS (for items on the
Agenda) – Issue of Dispensations
None declared.
5. TO APPROVE AND SIGN
THE MINUTES OF THE
ORDINARY MEETING held
5th September 2017.
The minutes were approved by all
Councillors present and the minutes
were signed by the Chairman as a
true record of the meetings held on
5th September 2017. The final
version will be available on the
website.
6. TO FORMALLY WELCOME
DAVID HUMAN AS PARISH
COUNCILLOR
Although Cllr David Human has
provided his apologies he has signed
his declaration of acceptance of
office as Councillor and is looking
forward to attending meetings from
next month. His commitment as
Councillor was formally welcomed
by the Chair.
7. REPORTS AND MATTERS
ARISING FROM MINUTES OF
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
There were none.
8. CORRESPONDENCE to note.
i. Response from Elizabeth Truss ref
traffic issues along the A134
confirming that she had contacted
Martin Storey about the traffic issues
and would be back in touch after his
response.
ii.. Newsletters CPRE, Norfolk
Constabulary, Norfolk Association of
Local Councils
iii. BCKLWN Consultation on
Council Tax Support Scheme –
circulated to Cllrs for individual
response and placed on website. No
further comments raised.
9. APPLICATION FOR ASSET OF
COMMUNITY VALUE STATUS,
THE CROWN INN NORTHWOLD
Cllr Anderson explained that the
application had been submitted and
that a decision is expected by the 14th
November 2017.
Clerk to place on November agenda.
10. HIGHWAYS MATTERS
i. The Parish Partnership scheme
was discussed. Two schemes have
been costed by Highways. 1. In
Whittington a pathway to link the bus
stop on Methwold Road to a safe
crossing point is needed, this would be
installed as a Trod (informal pathway)
and would cost £4,800. 2. In
Northwold permanent 20mph signs
outside the school on School Lane
were costed at £13,700 incl. a 10 yr
commuted sum for maintenance and
solar power. A cost was also provided
on Cllr C. Pointeer’s request for a
SAM2 speed sign for both parishes at
£3,500. The Council agreed to
progress the trod at Methwold Road
only. The cost: benefit ratio of the
20mph sign was agreed to be too low.
This was proposed by Cllr C.Sharp
and Seconded by Cllr C.Anderson
Clerk to progress the Parish
Partnership application on this
basis.
ii. Northwold School Parking
Cllr C Anderson and Cllr C Sharp
have met with Carole Reich the
Executive Headteacher from the
Norman C of E Primary School. Mrs
Reich is in full support of the car park
proposal and has advised that she will
promote the use of it to parents if
successful. The Clerk has contacted
the Borough Council with regards to
Planning issues and Mr Richard Smith
is awaiting a call to set up a site visit
for pre-application advice. It was
mentioned that a survey to parents
DRAFT MINUTES OF NORTHWOLD and WHITTINGTON PARISH COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2017 @ 7.30pm IN NORTHWOLD VILLAGE HALL
PRESENT: Cllr R. Crisp
(Chairperson), Cllr C. Anderson, Cllr
S Gillet, Cllr M. Peake, Cllr S Leet,
Cllr N Nickles, Cllr C Sharp, Cllr
Susan Smith and Mrs N. Cooper,
Clerk.
Also present: Cllr Martin Storey –
Norfolk County Council
There were 3 members of the public.
1. PUBLIC FORUM
A member of public present stated that
if a one-way system were to be
introduced in Church Lane,
Whittington it could cause confusion
and would introduce traffic safety
concerns. It was advised that this had
been discussed between Cllr Pointeer
and Highways and that the proposal is
a non-starter for financial reasons.
There is not a safe bus stopping point
on Methwold Road for pupils
returning home on the bus from Iceni
Academy. There is no clear place to
stop and there is an encroaching hedge
along the verge so that children have
to step onto the road. There are
approximately 10 children who use
this bus route and are affected by this
situation. Is it possible to have a
designated bus stop directly opposite
the existing bus shelter which serves
the opposite journey? The hedges are
the responsibility of the homeowners
and if addresses are supplied the Clerk
will send a letter to the owners to
request that their boundaries are
adequately maintained to reduce safety
issues for others.
The Councillors asked the Clerk to
contact Highways and request that a
proper bus stop be installed.
2. LOCAL AUTHORITY
REPORTS
i. Norfolk County Council: Cllr Storey
advised that the County Council has
purchased agricultural land at
Terrington to provide opportunities for
agricultural tenants to rent farmland.
This is seen as an investment in a key
community asset. Details of all
additional NCC matters can be found
on the website. It was noted that Cllr
Storey is a representative on the
Pensions Committee, Police and
Crime Panel, Museums Committee,
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before the project progresses too far
could be useful to determine support.
Cllr C Anderson to contact Mr
Smith. Clerk to place on November
agenda.
iii. Whittington EAM Development
The Clerk has emailed EAM to follow
up on the Parish Councils request to
use the road name Maltings not Old
Mill Close with reference to previous
information and also to Kelly’s
directory for Cambridgeshire, Norfolk
& Suffolk, 1883. No response has
been received despite a chase up
email. The BCKLWN has confirmed
that they will keep the Parish Council
up to date on all naming applications
relating to the site.
iv. Speed Monitoring on the A134
The Norfolk Speed Camera
Partnership will attend the A134 along
Whittington Hill and the Methwold
Road / Northwold junction in early
October. A letter from Mr and Mrs
Rayner was also read out concerning
speeding and accidents along the
A134 and the risks of pulling out from
the Methwold Road and Church Lane
junctions. A request for support for a
reduction in the speed limit along the
Northwold stretch of the A134 was
requested. It was agreed that the
Clerk should contact Highways to
request a speed limit reduction to
40mph from West End to Hovell‟s
Lane and to also request a
reduction in the speed limit for
Whittington Hill to 30mph.
v. An update on the Church Lane
one-way system was provided in the
Public Forum and the proposal will
not be progressed at present.
vi. The list sent to NCC Rangers
was: The footpath outside No6
school lane Northwold requires
repair, strim along the verge along
the fence that divides the allotments
and School lane, Northwold,
Northwold Footpath No.6 - clear the
area the other side of the first gate
next to the riding school and
spraying of weeds along footpaths
throughout the Parish.
PARISH FACILITIES
i. Whittington Church Lighting for
Defibrillator – Cllr S Smith advised
that the PCC will accept the bill to
run a light for the defibrillator as
long as it is not on all the time and
therefore proposed that if the Parish
Council funds the installation of a
sensor switch / unit then the running
costs would be covered by the
Church. The PCC will also adjust the
existing PIR sensor light to cover the
pathway to the defibrillator. Cllr S
Smith to progress.
ii. The Risk Assessment Report had
been circulated to Councillors prior
to the meeting. The following actions
were agreed:
Ask John Breheny to look at the
benches on Northwold Rec
Ground and the toddler bench
and suggest options for repair.
(CA)
Arrange for removal of the old
village hall noticeboard (CA)
Dog bin Hovell’s Lane – access
inhibited by weeds and nettles.
To ask John Breheny to strim.
(CA)
Cliff to remove metal drum from
allotment gardens (CA)
Village Sign needs cleaning (ask
John?) (CA)
Order a new noticeboard for Little
London Road the same as the
boards purchased for Northwold
Village Hall and Whittington.
(Clerk)
Get a cost for a new litter bin liner
for Northwold High Street Church
wall (Clerk)
Closed cemetery very overgrown-
chase CGM on this (Clerk)
Rubber matting needed under the
swings at Whittington – cost
required. (Clerk)
Chalk Pit – brambles and
branches need clearing from path.
Ask CGM for a cost. (Clerk)
The cost for an outdoor gym at
Whittington was also queried.
Clerk to investigate.
iii. The bins for Northwold Rec
Ground have been delivered, John
Breheny will be asked to install. Cllr
C. Anderson to progress.
iv. Whittington bench has been
installed.
v. The Dog bin at Ingham’s Lane is
not large enough as is often
overflowing, it is emptied weekly.
Clerk to get a cost for a larger bin.
12. CEMETERIES It was noted that the cemetery path at
Whittington Christ Church has still
not been sprayed. Clerk to chase
CGM.
13. TREES No new issues were raised.
14. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE i. A quote for the trimming of the
Northwold cemetery hedge is awaited
from CGM. Clerk to chase. A quote
of £35 plus vat to spray the
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Northwold Playing field gravel drive
has been received from CGM. This
was agreed to. Clerk to progress.
ii. The Grounds maintenance schedule
was discussed. One extra cut for
Northwold Recreation Ground should
be added in for 2018. Clerk to
request three quotations for the
annual contract for discussion and
appointment.
iii. The Clerk was also requested to
contact NCC to request a schedule
of highways grass cutting in the
Parish. Extra cuts can be requested at
cost to the Parish Council and this
should be included in the precept
request.
iv. The appointment of J&M Pest
Control to catch moles on the
Northwold Recreation Ground was
agreed to at a cost of £15 per mole
caught. Clerk to instruct works to be
undertaken after the next scheduled
grass cut (Fri 6th Oct as advised by
CGM)
15. COUNCILLOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
It was agreed that Cllr C Sharp would
be the responsible Councillor for the
Sports and Social Club and Cllr R
Crisp for Trees.
16. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
AND UPDATES: The following Planning Applications
were discussed;
i. 17/01614/F New 2 storey extension
replacing single storey
extension at Watermill Stud
Farm Little London Road Northwold.
No objections raised.
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Northwold & Whittington
Parish Council
2017 Meetings Dates
All meetings are held on the first
Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in
Northwold Village Hall,
School Lane.
7th November
5th December
Email:
Website:
www.northwoldparishcouncil.
norfolk parishes.gov.uk
ii. 17/00148/TREECA Fell Two
Pine Trees, 9 Pinfold Lane,
Northwold. No Objections raised
(comment submitted to deadline
between meetings).
The following decision was noted
for information;
i. 17/01282/F Single Storey
Extension, The Laurels 3 High
Street Northwold. Application
permitted.
17. FINANCE & POLICIES
i. The accounts to October 3rd 2017,
payments to be approved and
cheques to be signed were
considered and approved in
accordance with the table on the
next page.
ii. All Councillors were asked to
examine the budget carefully ready
for precept discussion in November.
iii. A submitted VAT refund request
of £4633.96 1.10.16-31.8.17 plus
photovoltaic panels (20.5.16) was
noted.
iii. The Constables Charity Annual
Return has been requested. It was
agreed that the Clerk should write
to NS&I to request a copy of the
latest bank statement and to bring
the contact details and signatories
up to date and then complete the
annual return when the details are
received.
iv. Cllr R Crisp has agreed to the
annual funding of a memorial wreath
from the Parish Council under S137.
18. TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS
No additional new Councillor
Training dates have been announced.
19. ITEMS FOR AGENDA OF
NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY 7th
November 2017, 7.30pm.
None noted.
At the close of the meeting Cllr
Stephen Gillet and Cllr Susan Leet
both tendered their resignations with
immediate effect, Cllr R Crisp thanked
them for the dedication and hard work
during their time as Councillors. With nothing more to discuss the
meeting closed at 8.55pm
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Receipts for approval 03.10.17
Paying In slip From Description Amount
NONE
£0.00
Payments/cheques for approval 03.10.17
Direct Debit Payee Description Amount
H14D5E0E62 EON Electricity 1.8.17 - 31.8.17 86.18 Cleared bank statement 98
8058752155 Anglian Water Water Sept Payment 5.50 Cleared bank statement 98
Subtotal Direct Debits 91.68
Cheque Payee Description Amount
2132 Broxap Bench for Whttington 744.00
2133 Westcotec Streetlighting Maint Sept17 19.10
2134 Northwold Care Group Car Scheme June Quarter 240.66
2135 CGM Christ Church Hedge Trim 135.00
" CGM Grounds Maintenance Sep 17 388.06
2136 Broxap Derby Wheelie Bin Container x 2 1055.88
2137 N Cooper Clerk Salary, Mileage & Expenses Sep17 352.71
Subtotal Cheques 2935.41
£3,027.09
Cash sheet Balance and Bank Reconciliation 3rd Oct 2017
31st March 2017 YE Balance Brought Forward: £29,508.34
Add Total Receipts as of 3rd October 2017 £19,011.20 £48,519.54
Less Total Payments to date £14,974.69
CASHBOOK BALANCE 3rd October 2017 £33,544.85
Bank Balance @20/09/2017 Statement no.98 £36,998.26
Add uncleared receipts £0.00 £36,998.26
Minus uncleared approved payments as of 20th September 2017 £518.00
Minus new payments for approval cheques 2132-2137 £2,935.41 £3,453.41
Reconciled Balance 3/10/17 £33,544.85
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NORTHWOLD DANCING GROUP
Our next dance evening will be held on Saturday 18st
November in the Village Hall starting at 7.30pm.
The cost is £2.50 each to cover the cost of the hall, please
bring your own refreshments.
We dance a wide range of dances, ballroom, latin, rock,
sequence, old time, etc.
Everyone is very welcome even if you have never danced
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For more information, please contact Carol Sharp on Tel.
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STAMPS FOR DOGS TRUST
I hope I’m not the first person to mention the “C” word (how
everyone hates seeing the cards in shops in September etc.),
but from mid-November onwards people will be receiving
festive cards. Please don’t throw the stamps away –
“recycle” them by donating to Dogs Trust who can use them
for fundraising. Just drop them off to us at 17 Church Lane,
Northwold and we will forward them.
Thank you to everyone kindly dropping off their used
stamps throughout the year. It really is appreciated. As at
14 August 2017 the funds raised UK-wide were £19,705.29!
Sharron and Steve Freemantle
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The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TZ
Tel: 01603 764567
E-Mail [email protected] Web site: www.uk-care.com
Question - I am young at heart, a
wheelchair user and I would like to
consider going with my husband on a
cruising holiday. Are there cruising
companies which can accommodate
my situation?
Answer - Cruising is an ideal holiday
for people who have poor mobility
and for people who are wheelchair
users. It means that you can see a
variety of places without having to
continually repack your case and
check in.
It is possible to find cruise ships with
adapted cabins, toilet facilities,
facilities for guide dogs panic buttons,
and other helpful aids and equipment.
For disabled friendly cruises visit the
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gives relevant details for several cruise
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Question – Do you know if it is
possible to still buy smelling salts?
Answer – Yes it is. There are several
online retailers such as Amazon and
Ebay which sell them.
Question – My mother and father
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and my father has since died.
Although in relatively good health
my mother is now in her late eighties
and somewhat isolated as the friends
they made are also now quite old
and many have died. My mother has
no intention of returning to the UK
and I am concerned that she will
become isolated should she become
less able than she is now. Do you
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people in Spain?
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organisation, which she will probably
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Spain and has several branches. If you
go to their website at http://
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about.htm you can obtain further
details. They have English speakers
available to talk to you if you do not
speak Spanish.
Question – Is it possible to buy a cup
for a disabled person that is not plastic
and does not look like a baby feeding
cup?
Answer – You can purchase a ceramic
two handled cup from Complete care.
Either plain white or with a design
both under £10.00.
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SPORTS & SOCIAL QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday 11th November
Doors open at 7.00 Quiz starts 7.30
Teams of up to six people.
£5 per person including fish/chicken and chips.
Eight general knowledge sections (music, sport,
60's/70's, etc.) and you can play your joker.
A Super 7 plus Spot prizes.
A quiz to refresh the parts other quizzes cannot reach.
For tickets, contact:
Alan Briggs 01366 727258 David Lavender 01366 727111 David Gricks 01366 728174
**Advance Event Notice**
Back in the summer of 2016 we brought you ABBA NIGHT. Summer 2017 saw a fabulous Queen tribute act. We are excited to tell you that this coming Summer 2018 we are going back to the 1980’s with “The Wild Boys” Tribute Band on 7th Jul 2018. Described as the Top 80’s Tribute Band in the UK. Pop the date on your calendar's. More details to follow.
Membership is only £5.00 for the year - pop along to the club on an open evening or stop a committee member to sign up.
NORTHWOLD SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Hovell‟s Lane, Northwold.
** OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS 7 - 11pm ** We are delighted to say that we will continue with our Friday openings. Thank you to our regular guests for your continued support, we enjoy your company very much.
Sport & Social Comedy Night Review
Another packed audience for the Comedy Night. What goodies did we have this time? Starting the night was Chris Trent Walker, an English Oddjob, but larger and without the bowler hat. He was followed by Keith Platt, a young lad from Yorkshire complete with flat cap and a ferret in his pocket. Finally, to provide a bit of charm and slightly more moderate language, Susan Murray. Three excellent comedians, each with a different style, introduced once again by Lewis Bryant.
How long before one of these appears on the TV and you can say “I remember him at the Sports and Social Club!” Where were the people from Northwold? Are they watching Strictly (surely not??) or when Lewis asks do they keep quiet, knowing what happens when he has you in the spotlight!!
Don't miss the next one !!!
Alan Briggs
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LOCAL BUS SERVICES
There are more buses than those listed - check with
the driver, visit www.coachservicesltd.com www.traveline.info ; or contact the following:-
Coach Services 01842 821509
Eagle Coaches 01760 755641
Travel Line 08712 002233
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NORTHWOLD/WHITTINGTON - THETFORD (Coach Services - CS40)
Monday – Friday
Northwold @ 08.50 am - Pick-up Point: Old Tile Centre / Methodist Chapel (Methwold Rd/West End/High St)
St. Andrew’s Church
Whittington @ 09.06am – Pick Up Point: Bus Shelter
Leaves Thetford Bus Station @ 11.00am for Northwold only
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NORTHWOLD/WHITTINGTON – KING‟S LYNN (Coach Services - CS40)
Monday – Saturday
Northwold - Pick up point: 10.11am Only outside Old Tile Centre / Methodist Chapel as bus travels down
Methwold Road and turns left into High Street.)
Whittington - Pick up point: 10.15am A134 Bus Shelter Leaves King’s Lynn bus station @1.30 pm
PLEASE NOTE: There is an extra bus „No. 12‟ on Tuesdays - King‟s Lynn Market Day. (Coach Services - CS12)
Northwold - Pick Up Points: 9.22am Little London - opposite 5 Little London Road,
9.24am Opposite St. Andrew’s Church
9.26am Tile Centre/Methodist Chapel (T-junction: Methwold Rd/West End/High St)
Whittington – Pick up Point: 09.32am A134, Norman Drive
Leaves King’s Lynn bus station @ 1.10 pm (or you can leave on the 1.30 pm CS40 as above)
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NORTHWOLD – NORWICH
(Coach Services - CS40)
1st and 3rd Wednesday’s in the month
Northwold @08.55am Pick-up Points: Old Tile Centre (T-junction: Methwold Rd/West End/High St)
St. Andrew’s Church Leaves Norwich @ 1.30 pm Pick-up point: John Lewis Department Store.
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NORTHWOLD – DOWNHAM MARKET (Eagle Coaches)
Fridays only @ 09.20 am Pick-up Point: Opposite Glebe Close
Leaves Downham Market @ 11.40 am Pick-up Point: where the bus drops you when you arrive. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****PLEASE NOTE - BUSES DO RUN AT OTHER TIMES***
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION PLEASE RING BUS COMPANIES OR CHECK WEBSITES.
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NORTHWOLD
SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
The club is open for bookings for
social events, birthday parties,
weddings, christenings,
Funeral Wakes
The bar can also be made available.
All at very reasonable rates.
For information call:
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David Gricks 728174
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Thank you for all your kind
donations to the foodbank.
Our Local Foodbank Our closest Foodbank is based in
Thetford, with a distribution point at Brandon. The
people at Brandon Harvest Centre are very welcoming.
The Foodbank office is open on a Tuesday between
1.30pm and 2.30pm at Fengate Drove, Brandon, IP27
0PW.
Due to the restoration works in St Andrew’s Church,
Northwold, the foodbank drop-off point has been
temporarily removed. If you would like to donate to
your local Foodbank, there is a drop-off point at
St George’s Church, Methwold.
Any food stuff which does not require refrigeration and
is in date is ok.
If you need the Foodbank, please don‟t hesitate to
contact someone who can give you a foodbank voucher
- Doctors, health visitors, social workers, clergy, CAB
and police.
Thank you for all your donations, kindness and
generosity.
Ness and Paul
If you would like to know more:
thetford.foodbank.org.uk
trusselltrust.org
MAGPIE CENTRE SWINGS INTO
ACTION
September 23 at the Magpie Centre, home of West Norfolk
Riding for the Disabled Association, saw a very successful
Equestrian Table Top Sale. The indoor arena was packed
with 32 stalls, and the event realised £815 profit for the
Centre.
Stallholder bookings have now closed for the Magpie Art
and Craft Fair at Stowbridge Village Hall, Downham Road,
Stowbridge PE34 3PE, Saturday November 18. This means
that the hall will be filled with a vast range of artefacts: just
the place to do your Christmas shopping in warmth and
comfort, with refreshments on hand all day. The event runs
from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Now the search is on for new trustees. The Magpie Centre,
based at Wallington Hall South Runcton, PE33 0EP gives
around 114 riding and carriage driving lessons every week
to people of all ages, and with all levels of physical and
learning disability.
We have an annual budget of around £120K, of which one-
third comes from grants, one-third from rider/carriage driver
donations (the price paid for lessons), and the remainder
from our own fund-raising efforts.
We are in urgent need of new trustees. Roles include:
Treasurer, Secretary, Grant Officer, Fundraising Officer and
Events Officer.
These roles would suit perhaps newly-retired people, or any
who have some time on their hands and who wish to keep
their skills up to date. Knowledge of horses or people with
disabilities is not essential. To find out more, just call the
Magpie Centre on 01553 810202 or, for an informal chat,
call WNRDA Chairwoman, Rosie O‟Grady, on 01366
500104.
I, Caroline Dudley, am now Voluntary Publicity Officer for
WNRDA. When I moved to Norfolk, on my own, with my four
horses, in 2004 I knew nobody. I went to a dressage
competition at the Magpie Centre, as a spectator, spoke to
the then Centre Manager, trained as a Group Instructor, and
have been involved with the Magpie Centre in various
capacities ever since.
Apart from using my existing skills, plus a lot I never knew I
had, I am privileged to be part of a fantastic team, and have
made some lifelong friends. However much I have given to
the Magpie Centre over the years, it has given even more to
me. Go on. Make that call! 01553 810202 or
01366 500104.
NORTHWOLD BOWLS 100 CLUB
OCTOBER DRAW
1st prize £20 # 26 Brian Waters
2nd prize £15 # 17 David Rice
3rd prize £10 # 96 Carrie Roberts
Roger Preston