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THEHEACHAM

NEWSLETTERNovember 2012

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.

Deadline for the next edition is 12 noon, Thursday 15th November

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: theheachamnewsletter@yahoo.co.uk www.heachamnewsletter.org.uk

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THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER is published THE FIRST SATURDAY of the MONTH

WE WILLREMEMBER THEMIf you wish to pay tributeto those who gave their

lives for us, please come along onSUNDAY 11th NOVEMBER to the

Parish Church (9.45) andMemorial Service (10.45)

WEAR YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDE

Christmas Craft FairPlease join us on Tuesday 27th November 2012

At Piece of Mind Poplar Avenue Heacham

Between 5pm-8pm

For lovely handmade crafts and gifts that are ideal as a littlesomething different for a Christmas present for a loved one

And enjoy our home made cake stall too!

There will also be a raffle; tickets for this can be purchasedfrom the beginning of November from Piece of Mind.

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DearNewsletter

* FenwayDear Newsletter

Car Boot StallMany thanks to all the people who have supported my Car BootStall in aid of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital this season.I would be most grateful for any odd balls of wool to makeblankets for a forthcoming event. Also, I would appreciate cleanpaperback books.Thanking you.

Phyllis Sanderson Tel: 01485 570643

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Do Something Amazing Today

Save a Life

From 163 invitations, 99 people attendedthe blood donor session at the Public

Hall on 26th September 2012 and 94 units were collected. Therewere 3 new donors. Thank you.For your diary, the next visit by the NBS will be on Wednesday23rd January 2013. To make an appointment for the next session,ring the Helpline 0300 123 23 23. National Blood Serviceinformation www.blood.co.uk

* Neville CourtDear Newsletter

Macmillan Coffee MorningFriends of Neville Court would like to thank everyone whohelped and came to our Macmillan Coffee Morning.We raised £647. Thank you.

Mrs E Snow****************

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November.Deli Club:Every Thursday night at 9.00pm.Well, what can we say….what wonderful dishes and cheeses etcetc. Thank you so much to everyone who join in on a Thursdaynight.We would all like to say good luck to Hazey who is recoveringfrom her operation. Can’t wait to see you back behind the bar.Get well soon, from all of us.

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NOW AT CHOP ‘N’ CHANGE,newly qualified barber Steve is available by appointment onlyon Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Half price off your firsthair cut gentlemen for a limited time only. Take advantage ofthis fantastic offer, late night and early morning appointments ifyou prefer, by prior booking.Call 01485 571395 or pop into Chop ‘n’ Change.Traditional wet shave coming soon!BEAUTYMIX…our beauty salon is open Monday, Wednesdayand Friday for all your pampering needs. Gift vouchers available.Chop ‘n’ Change - Our team of stylists are here 6 days a weekwith early morning and late night appointments.Free consultations for anyone looking for a change of style.We are now taking bookings for Christmas appointments andalready they are going fast! Give the salon a call to book in forall your hair and beauty needs.Wella professional gift sets, vouchers and numerous salonprofessional products are available to purchase for Christmasgifts.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEACHAM

How will you remember this Jubilee year? There have beensporting events aplenty and enough gold to satisfy even the

most acquisitive commentators – possibly.The Queen has toured the country fromeast to west and north to south. Thecrowds have come out in large numberseven when the weather was inclement.The florists must have had a field day.

Soon we will remember another 60th anniversary. On 31st

January 1953 flood waters hit this eastern coast and many losttheir lives in a storm that is still remembered. More will recallthe storm of 1987 which has been replayed over these last fewdays.The joy of sporting achievement, the acclamation of crowds forour monarch tinged with concern over Prince Philip and sharingin the disappointment – sometimes despair – of those athleteswho gave their all and won nothing.The economy of this nation and many others is not giving causefor celebration. It is all too easy to see how the cutbacks in thiscountry are affecting people; on the continent the levels ofausterity have led to riots. On a personal level many will haveknown sadness as well as joy this year.The church is part of this. We have hosted weddings andfunerals, marking beginnings and endings. Sometimes there aremany people present, at times only a few. Yet, regardless ofnumbers, the occasion marks something significant. At thesetimes the line between tears and smiles can be very thin as weremember the past and pray for the future. In all that happenswe look forward with faith and hope.For me one of the slightly surprising mass responses this yearwas the large number of people who came out onto the streetsand into the parks to catch a glimpse of the Olympic flame. Intheir thousands, all over the country, people watchedhundreds of different people carrying a burning torch.A symbol of the coming Olympic and ParalympicGames. Great play was made of the route around thecountry and that most would be within reach if theywanted to see the torch.Light has been on my mind over the past few weeks,not least because we are seeing less of it. The lights inthe church are failing and are due to be replaced. Bythe time the Newsletter is published I am hoping thatthe work will be well underway before the wintrygloom invades. At present the central part of thechurch that is meant to have ten bulbs only has twoworking units.The future is unknown – and the way is not always clear.Having a reliable light to show the way is somethingmany would welcome. Perhaps as the Christmas lightsappear you will remember that Jesus Christcame to show the way.

PARISH REGISTERSFaithful Departed (Church Linked Funerals)11/10/12 Vera Violet Cartwright 8616/10/12 David Ives 75

"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted"

We do extend our sympathy and condolences to all who havebeen bereaved. The church prays for friends and family at theSunday morning services around the time of the funeral.

METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services10.30am Morning Worship

Preachers: 4th November - Rev’d Kim Nally 11th November - Remembrance Day Service 10am at St. Mary’s Church (see note below) 18th November - David Clarke 25th November - Mary Cumbers

Midweek Communion Service:This will be on Wednesday 14th November at 10.30am. All wholove the Lord are welcome to attend.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAYThere will be NO service at the Methodist Church on Sunday11th November as we shall be sharing with our Christian friendsat St. Mary’s Church for a Remembrance Sunday Service at10am (note the time). The service will be conducted by the Vicarof Heacham, Rev’d Steve Davies, and the sermon will bepreached by the Methodist Minister Rev’d Kim Nally.Afterwards, we shall assemble at the War Memorial inHunstanton Road, where wreaths will be laid and a list of localpeople who lost their lives will be read.

Regular Activities at the Methodist Church

MONDAYS: Indoor Bowls 7pm – weeklyTUESDAYS: Ladies’ Fellowship: 2.45pm on 13th and 27th NovemberTUESDAYS: Hands and Needles Club: 7.30pm on 13th and 27th NovemberFRIDAYS: Indoor Bowls, 7pm weekly

“A GOOD EVENING”A second chance to have a good evening of fun and fellowshipwill be held on Tuesday 20th November at 7pm. Both men andwomen are welcome to a games evening which will includedarts, cards, dominoes, draughts and backgammon - or just comefor coffee and a chat. It is hoped a regular monthly fellowshipwill be started in the New Year.

CHOIR IN CONCERTWhile Gareth Malone is creating choirs up and down the country,you may not know that Heacham already has a choir: “The WestNorfolk Singers” - practising every week at the MethodistChurch. They will present a concert at the Methodist Church onSaturday 1st December at 4pm, admission £5. All welcome.

New members and holidaymakers are welcome at all ourregular activities.

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Methodist Church The Rev'd Kim Nally 570232St Mary’s Church The Rev'd Steve Davies 570268St Mary’s Church Office 572539email: heacham.church@googlemail.comThe Parish Church of St. Mary:Sunday Services in November 8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10.00am Morning Worship most Sundays Sunday 11th November at 10am REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE with members of Heacham Methodist Church. And after the Service we gather around the War Memorial outside the Church wall in Hunstanton Road. 10.30am Morning Worship at the Junior School (Holy Communion on 18th) 6.00pm Evening Worship (Holy Communion on 11th )

REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT ST. MARY’S CHURCHLooking at the above information you might think that St.Mary’s is only open on Sundays, but it is a busy church withthings going on throughout each week. There are Bible Studygroups with people meeting in their own homes; there arePrayer Meetings; we have a Choir, and there are Music Groups;for very young children there is the Rainbow Circle Toddlers’Group; all the women are welcome at Girls Together and thereis a Men’s Group as well; all can be part of the Mothers’ Union;there are also Coffee Mornings and various other activities. Sowhy not find out more about St. Mary’s and its regular activities– you might be surprised. The Sunday services act as a focalpoint when all meet together for worship, for fellowship, forsupport, learning, encouragement, challenge and growing. Andon Sundays there are, of course, activities for children.

November Services at Nursing/Residential HomesTue 6th 2.30pm Rebecca CourtMon 12th 11.00am Holy Communion at MillbridgeWed 21st 2.30pm SummervilleFri 23rd 10.30am Fridhem

VILLAGE CAROL SERVICEThis year, the Village Carol Service will be at 6.00pm onSunday 16th December in St. Mary’s Church. Please putthis date in your diaries (drinks and mince pies will beavailable after the Service).

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POPPY APPEALDear NewsletterRemembrance Sunday is once more fastapproaching. It is a time whenthroughout our hectic lives we allowourselves time to remember those whopaid the ultimate sacrifice for ourfreedom. They were the ones who went

out into the battlefields, took to the air and sailed the seas thatwe may enjoy our present lives. The losses still go on in morerecent conflicts. It may have been under different circumstancesbut a loss to a family is still as traumatic now as it was in thosedark days of our two World Wars. Let us remember all thosewho have died in conflicts and be eternally thankful to them.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEMIf you wish to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for us,please come along on SUNDAY, 11th NOVEMBER to theParish Church (9.45am) and Memorial Service (afterwards10.45am).May I take this opportunity to remind you, official Poppy Sellerswill be about in our village and any donation will be gratefullyreceived. The money collected goes to the Poppy Appeal whichin turn is used to help those in need. The Poppy Appeal has donegreat things in the past. Help us collect more to meet the everincreasing demands made upon it.

WEAR YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDEThank you.

Marcus LiddingtonBranch Organiser

Hunstanton Catholic ParishHunstanton Catholic Parish Church of Our Lady and St Edmund,Sandringham Road, Hunstanton with St Cecilia’s, MountbattenRoad, Dersingham.Resident Priest: Father Michael Ryan, 81 Mountbatten Road,Dersingham, PE31 6YE.Telephone: 01485 543818. Website:-www.hunstantoncatholicparish.orgEmail: parish@ hunstantoncatholicparish.orgOne of our regular social events is the very successful ‘LadiesShared Lunch’, the next one being on Saturday 24th November.We always have a good turnout of ladies, not just from ourChurch, but also from other local Churches and faiths. Everyonebrings a plate of food to share and there is always a very goodselection and usually some leftovers. Tickets are free and if youare interested you should contact May Davey on telephonenumber 01485 544953.Anyone wanting to learn more about Catholicism or to renewtheir understanding of the faith may be interested in ourCatechism Study Course being held every Wednesday afternoonat 2pm, at the Parish Centre, Hunstanton. It is part of PopeBenedict XVI ‘Year of Faith’, which started on 11th October2012, which is the 50th anniversary of the opening of the SecondVatican Council. Blessed Pope John Paul II published theCatechism of the Catholic Church twenty years ago. TheCatechism helps everyone to learn about the content of the faithas received and safeguarded by the Church during the past 2000years.Our daily Masses are usually held at 9am at St Theresa’sConvent, 27 Sandringham Road, Hunstanton on Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 10.15am at St Cecilia’s,Dersingham on Wednesday. These are subject to change, soplease check Church notice boards, website or phone. SundayMasses are 9am at Dersingham and 11am at Hunstanton.Everyone, whether Catholic or not, is welcome to all of ourservices and social occasions. We have refreshments after the11am Mass every Sunday and after 10.15 Mass everyWednesday. There are also refreshments after the 9am Mass onthe first Sunday of the month at Dersingham. Please come along,

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Hunstanton ChristmasCracker

Sunday 25th NovemberFestivities start from 10.00 am

This year we are putting on a cracker of ashow for the residents and visitors of Hunstanton so ensure thatyou come along and enjoy a festive, fun-packed day in ourtown. A full day of entertainment awaits you with Live Music,Tug-of-War competition, Carol Singing, Bell Ringing, FunfairRides, Morris-Dancing, The Shantymen and even a DoggyDancing Display. Plus a surprise visit from the Daleks!*If you are stuck for present ideas then our Christmas GiftMarket is the answer. Our stallholders have an array of excitinggifts and goodies for all the family. Our town shops will also beopen all day offering everything from toys to perfume.There is an afternoon party especially for children between 5and 9 years of age which will include a Fancy Dress Competi-tion. Tickets are just £2.50 but need to be booked in advance,available from Rendezvous and Witleys, High Street, Hunstan-ton.We also hear that Santa is taking a break from Lapland and willbe in his special Hunstanton grotto at the Princess Theatre from11.00 am.Like dancing? - we’ve even got that covered. The Golden LionHotel is hosting a fabulous Tea Dance. Again, pre-booking isessential and tickets can be purchased from Rendezvous &Witleys, High Street, Hunstanton. To end the day there will be a procession of lanterns before theswitching on of the Christmas Lights. Everyone is welcome tojoin in the parade……come along but don’t forget to bring yourlantern! Why not get really into the spirit of Christmas anddress up in something festive!Plenty of seasonal food and drink with all the traditional favour-ites: -mulled wine, roast chestnuts etc.Tank display, Parade of Honda Gold Wings, Steam Engines,Minis…….in fact there is so much going on there is not enoughroom to mention everything…….so check us out on FACE-BOOK!www.facebook.com/hunstantonchristmascrackerEnquires: 01485 534481.NB: *These Dr Who and Dalek props are not supplied by theBBC.

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Forthcoming Events at Hunstanton LibraryFor further information about any of these events, or to bookyour place, please contact the Library on (01485) 532280.A Ghostly Storytime!Thursday 1st November, 10.30am - 11.30am Come along forsome spooky stories and activities! Children under 8 must beaccompanied by an adult.Audio book group at Hunstanton LibraryWednesday 21st November, 10.30am – 12.00noonIf you are visually impaired please come along and re-discoverthe joy of literature and lively discussion of every aspect of thewritten word. For further information please contact Mark orSimon on 01603 629558.Knit and KnatterTuesday, 27th November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm.If you fancy having a chat to others while knitting come alongto our Knit and Knatter sessions. These are held on the fourthTuesday of the month, 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Refreshments willbe provided but please bring along your own needles and wool.For further information call (01485) 532280.

Book Bonanza24th & 25th November at Sedgeford Village Hall.

Come and meet some interesting authors. We have 10 authors,both national and local, over the two days from 9.30am until4pm.

On Saturday 24th you can hear Charles Rangley-Wilson ,Dr SallyFrancis, Elspeth Barker, Charlotte Paton. and MichaelNicholson. On Sunday 25th you can hear local poet andstoryteller Doreen Reed, local author Mary Mackie, also PeterStanford, Jim Ring and Dr Neil Faulkner. They will give a halfhour lecture or presentation then sign and sell copies of theirbooks and CD’s.Tickets are £5 for either a morning or an afternoon session andare available from Pam 01485 579002 or Belinda 01485 571802.Refreshments are available between talks and a hot lunch (£6)is from 12.30 – 2pm. New and used books are for sale.If you have any books you would like to donate please call Pamfor collection. In aid of Sedgeford church.

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Benefits Advice & Review TeamDid you know that it is thought that there are many families thatare not claiming what they are entitled to, including over amillion low income pensioners? Many people find the benefitssystem complex, scary or just don’t know what questions to ask.Your local Benefits Advice Team are only one free telephonecall away.The Benefits Advice and Review Team are a small team ofvisiting officers from King’s Lynn and West Norfolk BoroughCouncil. Primarily we are there to help deal with Housing andCouncil Tax Benefit queries.We also offer independent advice on whether you or your familymay be entitled to state benefits – whether you are sick, retired,disabled or caring for someone. Signposting people wherenecessary.We are available to help people complete the following forms:� Housing and Council Tax Benefit – means tested benefit� Discretionary Housing Payment� Attendance Allowance� Disability Living Allowance� Pension Credit� Carers Allowance

You can contact us directly via our freephone Welfare BenefitsHotline on 0800 731 2253.Telephone queries are dealt with between 8.45am - 5.15pmMonday to Thursday and 8.45am - 4.45pm on Fridays.Alternatively you can email us at any time to request a visit orask for advice:revenuesvisitingteam@west-norfolk.gov.ukWe will answer your queries as soon as possible.

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Slimming World GroupNow double sessions every

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We are a local firm of solicitorsthat cover and are experienced in;

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Thursday 22nd November– 7.30pmThe West Norfolk members group invite you toan illustrated talk by geographer Tony Escritt

‘Of Elves, Trolls & Acts of God’- the effect of the dramatic 2010 volcanic eruption

in Iceland on the landscape, people and wildlife of the area.Venue: Methodist Church Hall, Austin Street, Hunstanton

Cost: £2 members/£2.50 visitors

Community CinemaOn Saturday 17th November

Cinema in Syderstone presents

‘Tortoise in Love’The independent British film that was made and funded by

the Oxfordshire village of Kingston Bagpuize.

Venue:  Amy Robsart Village Hall,Syderstone PE31 8RX.

Start 7.30pm.Tickets £3.50 in advance.

Contact 01485 578588 and 578171Email: cinema@syderstone.com

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NEWSLETTER SUDOKU No. 65Complete the puzzle so that each row, each column and eachblock of nine contain the numbers 1 to 9. Solution next month.

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5 8 34 2 71 5

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6 8 2 11 3 9 7 6

TIDE TABLES FORNOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2012

HIGH WATER AT HUNSTANTONHeights above chart datum

Time Zone UT (GMT)November 2012 December 2012

Date Morning Afternoon Date Morning AfternoonTime m Time m Time m Time m

1 TH 07 18 7.0 19 31 7.0 1 SA 07 32 6.8 19 40 7.0 2 F 07 49 6.9 19 58 6.9 2 SU 08 05 6.7 20 10 6.8 3 SA 08 21 6.7 20 26 6.7 3 M 08 41 6.4 20 41 6.7 4 SU 08 54 6.3 20 57 6.4 4 TU 09 17 6.2 21 16 6.4 5 M 09 32 5.9 21 34 6.1 5 W 09 59 5.9 21 59 6.2

6 TU 10 21 5.6 22 25 5.7 6 TH 10 50 5.8 22 53 6.1 7 W 11 31 5.5 23 37 5.6 7 F 11 57 5.7 8 TH 12 57 5.5 8 SA 00 01 5.9 13 13 5.8 9 F 01 04 5.7 14 09 5.8 9 SU 01 17 6.1 14 23 6.110 SA 02 15 6.1 15 08 6.2 10 M 02 31 6.4 15 23 6.4

11 SU 03 13 6.5 16 00 6.7 11 TU 03 36 6.8 16 18 6.812 M 04 06 7.0 16 47 7.0 12 W 04 36 7.1 17 10 7.113 TU 04 56 7.4 17 32 7.4 13 TH 05 32 7.4 17 58 7.514 W 05 45 7.6 18 16 7.6 14 F 06 26 7.5 18 45 7.715 TH 06 36 7.7 18 59 7.7 15 SA 07 20 7.6 19 31 7.7

16 F 07 26 7.7 19 42 7.7 16 SU 08 08 7.5 20 13 7.717 SA 08 13 7.5 20 25 7.5 17 M 08 55 7.3 20 57 7.518 SU 09 03 7.1 21 10 7.1 18 TU 09 44 6.8 21 42 7.119 M 09 58 6.7 22 00 6.8 19 W 10 35 6.4 22 32 6.720 TU 11 02 6.2 23 01 6.3 20 TH 11 31 6.1 23 31 6.3

21 W 12 14 5.9 21 F 12 29 5.722 TH 00 13 6.1 13 20 5.8 22 SA 00 35 5.9 13 30 5.623 F 01 22 6.1 14 25 5.9 23 SU 01 42 5.8 14 31 5.724 SA 02 28 6.2 15 22 6.1 24 M 02 48 5.8 15 29 5.925 SU 03 25 6.3 16 11 6.4 25 TU 03 46 6.1 16 18 6.3

26 M 04 16 6.5 16 52 6.7 26 W 04 37 6.2 17 02 6.527 TU 05 02 6.7 17 30 6.8 27 TH 05 21 6.4 17 40 6.828 W 05 42 6.8 18 04 6.9 28 F 06 01 6.5 18 16 6.929 TH 06 19 6.8 18 37 7.0 29 SA 06 38 6.7 18 51 7.030 F 06 56 6.8 19 09 7.0 30 SU 07 16 6.7 19 26 7.0

31 M 07 51 6.7 19 57 7.0

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Solution toNewsletterSUDOKU

No. 64October

Here is a puzzle by Lewis Carroll, who was amathematician and logician as well as the creatorof Alice In Wonderland

A stick I found that weighed two pound:I sawed it up one day

In pieces eight of equal weight!How much did each piece weigh?

( Everybody says a quarter of a pound,which is wrong.)

Answer page 23

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

MONDAYS1st HEACHAM RAINBOWS Term time Girls 5 to 7 years old5 - 6.00pm. Tel: Mary Harpley 07813014477 (PRH)TABLE TENNIS 9.30am Tel: Adrian 570477 (PH Top Room)DRAMA JUNIOR CLASSES 4.15-5.15pm Tel: 579074 (SG)LINE DANCING 7-9pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH)1st HEACHAM SCOUTS ( boys and girls aged 10 to 14yrs )7 - 9pm Tel: Rob 572239 or Julz 572890 (SG)HEACHAM WIVES GROUP - 2nd Monday of most months at7.30pm (HSC Top Room) Contact Mrs Wybourne Tel: 532396RAINBOW CIRCLE TODDLER GROUP 1pm in school termtime. Tel: Pip 570812 or Karen 571837 (SM)INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 7pm (MC)SUNNYSIDE CLOSE (Sheltered Housing for over 60’s)Coffee Morning 10.30am Tel : 570492ZUMBA GOLD Exercise to music 1-2.pm Suitable for alllevels. 2.15 - 3.15pm Gentle stretch & relaxation classes for allages. Tel: Suzie Povey 07900 818311 (PH)HEACHAM IN BLOOM 3rd Monday of the month in theParish Council office at 7pmRESTORATIVE YOGA 6 - 7.30pm at Heacham Infant SchoolContact Sandee Tel: 01485 570485TUESDAYSHEACHAM DAY CENTRE FOR ELDERLY 9am - 3.30pmTransport may be available Tel: Geoff Speed 572584 (OFH)CARPET BOWLS 10.30am - 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Run by W.N. Mind. Lunch,Coffee and Chat. Piece of Mind, 4 Poplar Avenue Tel: Hannahor Mandy 01553 776966WOMENS FELLOWSHIP 2.45pm Every other Tuesday (MC)LINE DANCING 1.30 - 3.30 pm Contact Diane 57116 (SM)SLIMMING WORLD 6.30pm Tel: Ann 01553 763949 (SM)WEIGHT WATCHERS 7pm (OFH) Tel:Alison 07796 904311HEACHAM DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB meet 1st & 3rd

Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Sandringham Club, WestNewton. Email: heachamdigitalcameraclub@yahoo.co.uk orcall Viv for info on 07906056019HEACHAM BOOK CLUB 3rd Tuesday monthly Tel: Beth570479POCAHONTAS PLAYERS Drama Group 7.30 – 9.30 pm Tel:570402 (PH)HANDS & NEEDLES GROUP every other Tuesday7.30 – 9.00pm Tel: Joan Careless 570363 (MC)LIVE ENTERTAINMENT from 8.30pm at Fox & HoundsLADIES KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.30 - 11.30am. ContactKath Manning-Coe Tel : 01553 774343 (SM)PUDDING CLUB 8.00pm Bushel & Strike 2nd Tuesday monthlyWEDNESDAYSCARPET BOWLS 10.30 – 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)SCALLYWAGS PLAYGROUP Term Time 9.30 – 11am £2Tel: Clare 07816913657/Jo 07521447284 (SG)LINE DANCING 1.30 – 3.30pm £3 Tel: 532317 (PH)HEACHAM TENNIS CLUB from 6.30pm Tel: Mike Nobes571148 or David Mackay 570733

LINE DANCING FOR IMPROVERS – 7 - 9pm. £3.Contact Diane 571166 (SM)PATIENT ADVICE & LIAISON SERVICE 2 – 4pm on 2nd &4th Wednesdays monthly at Heacham Parish Council OfficeFOOTBALL Under 8' & 9's 4.30-5.30pm Heacham SocialClub playing fields. Contact Mark 07561303886TAI CHI & KUNG FU 6.00 – 7.15pm Children Kung Fu. 7.15– 8.15pm Adult Tai Chi. 8.15 – 9.30pm Adult Kung FuTel:Derek 01553 674779 (PRH)WEST NORFOLK SINGERS 7.30pm Tel : Heather Titcomb01485 542960 (MC)BINGO 7.30pm Neville Court Grouped HomeQUIZ NIGHT 8.45pm Prompt start. New teams of up to 5welcome. £1 entry pp Cash Prize & Cash Snowball (HSC)THURSDAYSTABLE TENNIS CLUB 10am (PH Top Room)1st HEACHAM BROWNIES Term Time Girls 7 - 10yrs (MC)5.30 – 7pm Tel: Sara (Brown Owl) 517028 or 07876 564084.TREFOIL GUILD 1st Thursday monthly 2 - 4pmTel: 01485 579440 Mrs Christine Crisp (PRH)CARPET BOWLS 10.30am - 12 noon. Tel: 570776 (PH)JUDO Beginners 6 - 7.30pm Tel: 571614 (PH)1st HEACHAM CUBS ages 8 – 10yrs.Term Time 6.45 – 8.30pm Tel: Sam 572138 (SG)JUDO Advanced 7 – 9 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)FLOWER CLUB 4th Thursday monthly 7.30pm. Flowerarranging & demonstrations. Tel: Sandra Panton 571029 (SM)RAO BUFFALOS 8pm (HSC Top Room)QUIZ NIGHT Cash Prizes 9pm at Fox & HoundsWRITING GROUP AT HEACHAM SURGERY 3 - 5pm everyother Thursday. Contact Heacham Surgery or Tel: CarolineSmith 01553 819460 between 1-1.30pm TuesdayBINGO 2.30pm at Sunnyside Close (Sheltered Housing forover 60’s) Tel: 570492FRIDAYSSOLO WHIST – Don’t be solo – Go solo. 2 - 4pm Entry £1Congenial atmosphere. (PRH)1st HEACHAM BEAVER SCOUTS for boys & girls aged 6 to8 years. Term time 6 - 7.15pm. Tel : Julie 571066WILDFOWLERS CLUB 1st Friday monthly 7.30pm(HSC Top Room)CASH BINGO 7.30pm (PH)COFFEE AFTERNOON Fridhem Rest Home, Station Rd. LastFriday of the month at 2pmTAI CHI & KUNG FU 6 - 7pm Beginners Tai Chi.7 - 8pm Advanced Tai Chi. 8 - 9.30pm Adult Kung Fu.Tel: Derek 01553 674779 (PRH)BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT IN HEACHAM 10am - 12 noon3rd Friday monthly St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street.Contact Renee Smith or Barbara Fargher. Tel : 01485 534741email silverlinings@gmx.co.ukSATURDAYSHEACHAM YOUTH CLUB Term Time School yrs 6-11 Tel:Tracey Swann 07833 307856 (SM)

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HEACHAM DIARY

Friday 2nd November GIG D.N.A. Busker night at Fox &Hounds from 8.30pm.Mon-Fri 5-9th November Flu Clinic 2012 at Doctors surgery.Tuesday 6th November GIG 'Part Time Blues Band' at Fox &Hounds from 8.30pm.Friday 9th November GIG 'Pretend' at HSC ' from 9pm.Sunday 11th November 'Remembrance Sunday' Churchservice and laying of wreaths at Memorial.Tuesday 13th November GIG 'Tony Edwards Band' at Fox &Hounds from 8.30pm.Thursday 15th November POLLING DAY The Public Hall,Station Rd. 7am- 10pmSunday 18th November Charity Prize Bingo by HSC at thePublic Hall. Doors 1.30pm Eyes Down 2.30pm.Tuesday 20th November GIG 'Back Pages' at Fox & Houndsfrom 8.30pm.Saturday 24th November 11am Heacham Twinning Assoc.Christmas Bazaar, Church Hall, High St. Tel: 572252HSC 'CHEESE & WINE PARTY' at the Public Hall. Music by'Out To Play'. Tickets £7.50 from Social Club.Tuesday 27th November 5-8pm Christmas Fayre at WN Mind,Poplar Ave.GIG 'Against The Grain' at Fox & Hounds from 8.30pm.Friday 30th November 10am Christmas Fayre at CunninghamCourt.GIG Busker night featuring D.N.A. at Fox & Hounds from8.30pm.Thur-Sat 24-26th January 13 'Mother Goose the Pantomime'at the Public Hall. Tickets £6/£4 Tel: 570402/571267

OTHER EVENTS

Tuesday 6th November 7.30pm Brancaster CC at BrancasterStaithe VH Tel: Jim 210013Friday 9th November 7.30pm 'TAKE TWO WOMEN' DoreenReed stories & Marina Florance songs. Town Hall, DownhamMarket. Tickets £6 on the door..Monday 12th November FOLK DANCING at BrancasterVillage Hall 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Janet Bowles Tel:210587Sat/Sun 17/18th November CRAFT FAIR at Town Hall,Hunstanton 10am - 4pm. Admisson free.Community Cinema, Syderstone., film 'Tortoise in love' atAmy Robsart VH 7.30pm £3.50 adv Tel: 578588 email:cinema@syderstone.comTuesday 20rd November 7.30pm Brancaster CC at BrancasterStaithe VH Tel: Jim 210013Thursday 22nd November 7.30pm NWT talk 'Elves, Trolls &Acts of God' £2.50 at Meth. Ch. Hall, Austin St., HunstantonSat/Sun 24/25th November BOOK BONANZA 9.30am - 4pmat Sedgeford Village Hall, in aid of Sedgeford Church. Tel: Pam579002 or Belinda 571802.Sunday 25th November from 10am Hunstanton ChristmasCracker, High St., Hunstanton. Tel: 534481Mondays - U3A HUNSTANTON meets on the third Mondayof most months (except August and December) at 2pm in theHunstanton Community Centre. Tel : Norma (Chairman)533579 or Liz (Secretary) 571573 for further details.Tuesdays - KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.00 to 11.30 amRingstead VH. Cost £3.50 Tel : Val Barnes 01328 864358

BABY & TODDLER GROUP Simms Reeve Inst. Hall,Brancaster 9.15-11.15am during term time £1.50 per family.Wednesdays – YOUTH 45 GROUP meet at Ringstead VillageHall 7.00 pm to 8. 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 * SING FOR WELLBEING 10.00 to 11.30 am SnettishamVillage Hall Tel: Carol O’Neill 01328 838316 or emailcarolone@homecall.co.uk * HUNSTANTON VOLUNTEER SURGERY 3rd Wednesdayof each month 10.00 am to 12 noon at 1st Floor, Council Offices,Valentine Road. Tel : Karen Lee 01553 760568 or e-mailKaren@westnorfolkvca.org * LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP meets on the secondWednesday of each month 10.30 am to 12 noon at TappingHouse, Snettisham * FIRE CADETS at Hunstanton Fire Station. 7–9 pm, Boys &Girls 13yrs+. Come along for a fun and interesting eveninglearning about all aspects of fire safety. Tel : 07919 492294 * DOCKING LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 10am - 3pm inRipper Hall Tel: 518945 * RESTORATIVE YOGA 10 - 11am Sedgeford Village Hall.Contact Sandee Tel: 01485 570485HUNSTANTON WORLD TANG SOO DO CLUB. Koreanmartial arts of self defence. Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.30pm atSmithdon High School Age 16 and over. Wednesdays KidsClub 4.30 - 5.30pm at Scout Hut, Heacham. Fridays 6.30 -8.30pm at Smithdon High School, Hunstanton. Mixed club allages. For details contact Ian on 07806 622154.WEST NORFOLK TAI CHI CHUAN – weekly local Tai Chiclasses.www.west-norfolk-tai-chi.com for information.Fridays Baby and Toddler Music Group Simms Reeve Inst.Hall, Brancaster (term time) 10 - 11am. £1.50 per family.Saturdays CHRISTIAN YOUTH GROUP 3rd Sat each month10am to 12 noon. Children aged 10-14. Cost £1 at DersinghamChurch Hall. More info from Steve 07425 145887

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Brancaster Camera ClubTuesday, 6th NovemberDave Jordan ARPS with "Confessions of a W.H.O.R.E."(We are awaiting this with interest...)Tuesday, 20th NovemberEdwina Beaumont CPAGB will be judging our annual DigitalCompetition.These are the last two club events of the year, apart from ourAGM in December.If you are interested in joining us in 2013 please contact eitherWendy Calow on 01553 674725 or Jim Till on 01485 210013.We would be pleased to see you.

Wisbech & District Historic Vehicle ClubI would like to thank the residents of Heacham for their warmwelcome on our bi-annual road run at the cafe North Beach andhave added a few photos taken of the day (Sunday 21st October).

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Hunstanton Lions ClubOur winter programme of events has now been finalised. Thenext few weeks will be a busy time for Hunstanton Lions withChristmas just around the corner.Children in Need - will take place on November 16th. Pleasesupport Hunstanton Lions members who will be shaking theirbuckets at various hostelries around the coastline.Christmas Cracker - Sunday 25th November. HunstantonLions will be in the town centre for this festive occasion. Pleasecome along and support our stall.Turkey & Tinsel Lunches - the venue where the lunches willbe taking place this year, is The United Services Club. Detailsof who to contact and booking form information is published inthis edition of the Newsletter.Santa’s Grotto - at the Town Hall Basement on 8th and 9thDecember and 15th and 16th December. Come along and visitour Grotto with Father Christmas, who has presents foreveryone.Christmas Tree Festival - 14th, 15th and 16th December inHunstanton Town Hall.200 Club Winners for October 2012:Richard Dix, Daisy Wallis, Steve Hammond and Bish Legge.

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We are delighted to announce that we are holding our successfulTurkey & Tinsel Lunches at a new venue this year, The UnitedServices Club, Homefields Road, Hunstanton, beginningMonday 3rd December 2012. These lunches are open to allSenior Citizens in Hunstanton and the surrounding area.The lunches cost £3.50 per person for a delicious three coursemeal, including a free cup of tea or coffee on arrival, of:

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THE POTTING SHEDThe secret of improved plant breeding,apart from scientific knowledge, is love.Luther Burbank, American plant breeder

and botanist.

I think this may be my penultimate newsletter article. As I toldyou two editions ago, I have decided to stop producing thesearticles as a) I am running out of stuff to say and b) my heart isnot in it anymore. I “penned” the first one, I believe, in March2000 so I have now been at it for nearly thirteen years. InitiallyI used to go turn and turn about with the Gardening club but theydropped out and from 2001 I was doing an article every month.I have to say that, until this year, I have enjoyed every minutebut since my beloved Jill died in January, my interest, both ingardening and writing about it has waned considerably. Of lateI have started to get more interested again and thanks to mybrother, who has been a tower of strength in the garden (he cando in a couple of hours, stuff that takes me a couple of days) myenthusiasm is slowly returning. However, producing articlesevery month has become much harder and having looked backat some of my recent efforts, I realise that they are sadly lackingin both humour and intellectual content. So it’s time to stop.

However there must be some of you out there who are able - andwilling, to contribute some literary gems to the Newsletter. Iremember not so very long ago when there were at least threedecent length articles each month. They don’t have to be aboutgardening and they don’t even have to be a regular contribution.Out of a village population of what, some seven thousand souls,surely someone can make the effort to entertain your fellowvillagers with the occasional pithy article. So, get to it folks andhit those computer keys! Or even pick up a pen.

Autumn is now upon us and it’s time to shut down the garden,clean out the greenhouse. give the lawns and hedges their finalcut (maybe) and prepare for the Winter. I’ve cleared half mygreenhouse and taken the leaves off the few remaining plants inthe fond hope that the few toms still hanging will ripen. It seemsto be working after a fashion as several fruits which a week orso ago were still very green are now almost ready to pick. I don’tsuppose they will be particularly flavoursome but they will begood, sliced thinly and dressed with balsamic vinegar in a salad.My daughter Eileen is a dab hand at salads, in fact she’s a verygood cook. She and her elder sister ran a vegetarian B&B indeepest France for ten years and were highly spoken of. Thanksto their mum, they all learned to cook quite early on, a skilleveryone should aquire no matter what gender they are. Sadly,the supermarkets plug ready made meals at us and it is only tooeasy to bung a packet in the microwave rather than spend a littlewhile cooking fresh produce. And that’s me preaching who hada bacon sarnie for his lunch! Well we can’t be perfect all thetime and I had been busy in the garden.

There is so much to do out there, that I sometimes get paralysedand don’t know where to start. And today it was cold and windy- I hate wind! Still, once you get going, the work gets easier. Ireally should be doing a major cut down now but so many plantsare still flowering that I haven’t the heart to chop them down.Maybe next week - or the week after. Well, sometime fairly soonanyway.

In my back garden there is a cypress tree. I suspect it started lifeas a hedging plant. When we came here in 1971, there was acypress hedge but this particular one was about 12ft high andlooked much healthier than the others. So Mr. “I know nothingmuch about gardening” decided to take the top off the cypress

hedge in the fond hope that they would bush out more. And theyall died. All except the better looking one. That one is now about60ft high and has a 40ft spread. My neighbour’s garden is inpermanent shade. So a nice man is coming soon and at vastexpense is going to, as he says, “lighten the load”. Said tree wasstruck by lightning some eight years ago so there is some deadand damaged wood to remove. My neighbour, like me, wantsthe tree to stay as it is, a magnificent specimen, but it will benice not to have it looming all the time. I have a nice, homemade,brick cold frame nearby and I’ve had to line it with plasticsheeting to stop all the moisture being sucked out by the treeroots. I’m quite looking forward to having the job done. Treesare lovely to have but can be a problem. My lovely Jill, “nicked”a 6” high christmas type conifer from a roadside bank in Franceabout 13 years ago and brought it home to lovingly plant in ourgarden. The thing is now a good 20ft high, too close to the housereally and I think it’s a toss up as to whether I shall depart thisvale of tears first or the house will fall down due to the effect ofJill’s tree on the foundations. It’s a nice tree though and as mydarling girl planted it, it’s going to stay where it is.

I was prevailed upon to give of my valuable time, helping to dosome clearing up in the churchyard. I feel a bit guilty about thisas I’ve lived here for 42 years and this is the first time I’ve doneany community work. I blame helping in the rearing of fourchildren, a busy career away from Heacham and, latterly. beinga full-time carer but it’s not a good excuse. I could always findtime to go careering about The Wash in a racing dinghy orroaming the mountains of Wales and Scotland. Anyway I went,did several hours helping and enjoyed unleashing my chainsawon some unwanted growth at the base of a lime tree. So it wasn’tall just hard work. I might even go again! I think though, thatthe chainsaw will need a new blade, as it cut into several stoneswhilst tackling the rooty bits and its cutting performance had

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definitely deteriorated towards the end of the session. Good funthough, boys and their toys!

Vegetables and their cultivation by T W Saunders.

As this will be my last gardening article (the next and very lastwill be a troll through some of my past gems), I thought wewould finish with the humble potato.

Botanical name: Solanum tuberosum of the order solanaceae.Native habitat South America. Perennial.

First introduced into Europe by the Spaniards and grown by themin Spain. It was introduced into England, possibly by Sir WalterRaleigh.

The Irish took up their cultivation with enthusiasm before theybecame popular in England. Sir Walter planted his first tuberson his estate in Youghal in Ireland. Gerarde the herbalistillustrates the potato in his herbal of 1597 and describes thetubers as “delicacies for the confectioner” and not as “commonfood”. Indeed the potato was regarded as a great delicacy, tuberscosting one shilling per pound. However, in 1662-3 the RoyalSociety urged its members to plant potatoes so as to provide themasses with food in case of famine. The first account we haveof the noble tuber being grown extensively is from the writingsof Arthur Young who says that in 1807, a farmer named Pittmanof Barking grew 300 acres and sent to market, washed and readyfor sale, no less than 3000 tons.

The potato was not introduced into Scotland before 1725.

Soil: The best soils are those of a loamy, calcareous or sandynature.” We now know that limey or calcareous soils encouragescab but this virus may not have been such a nuisance when thisbook was penned in 1910. “It is the habit to rely on animalmanures solely and to spread this in the drills at the time ofplanting.; This habit may cause rank growth if used in excess.It is better to apply the manure the previous Autumn”. Well Ihave always grown my spuds well bedded in horse manure andget good yields - and little or no scab!

Mr Saunders goes on to extol the use of cuttings from sproutingtubers to propagate favoured varieties. Seed potatoes were onlyjust coming into vogue. We are very lucky to have the advantageof all the new varieties available. I have never heard of the“Evergood” or “Sir John Llewellyn” potato nor yet the “LimGray”. I wonder what they tasted like.

It’s all fascinating stuff and a delight to read but I’m glad wehave the benefit of modern varieties of vegetables, many ofwhich still carry the genes of their forebears. All I can say to allof you, is that if you make sure your soil is in good heart andthat you cherish your gardens, you can’t go far wrong.

Michael Drew

Brancaster Baby and Toddler Group in the Simms ReeveInstitute Hall every Tuesday (term time only) from 9.15am to11.15am. £1.50 per family. Healthy snacks are provided for thechildren and a cuppa for the adults! No need to book. For moredetails please contactbrancasterbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk

Brancaster Baby and Toddler Music Group in the SimmsReeve Institute Hall every Friday (term time only) from 10amto 11am. £1.50 per family. No need to book. For more detailsplease contact brancasterbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk

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Use a little Will Power -and help S.J.P. Solicitors build a better world

S.J.P. Solicitors of Hunstanton, is showing it cares inparticipating in Will Aid during November.We will be offering readers the opportunity to have a simpleWill professionally drawn up and we will not be earning a penny.To raise as much money as possible for Will Aid, we will drawup basic Wills without charge, in the hope that our clients willmake a donation to the Will Aid Charities. The suggesteddonation level is £90-00 for a single Will, £135-00 for a pair ofWills or £40-00 for a Codicil to an existing Will. Will Aid is acampaign run by nine of the UK’s best known Charities: ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Savethe Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N.Ireland).

The money raised is shared by the Will Aid Charities and is usedto transform the lives of people in the UK and around the world.Fewer than half of people have made a Will as they simply havenot got around to it, and yet it is the most thoughtful andimportant thing you should do to protect those you love. Whynot cross that other thing off your list of things to do, whilehelping Charities at the same time?For further information or to make an appointment to make a Willplease call Carol Mason at S.J.P. Solicitors on 01485 532662.

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News from West Norfolk Mind -Opening their doors to the community

West Norfolk Mind held an ‘open day’ at its Day Centre inPoplar Avenue, Heacham, in October when staff, volunteers andservice users spoke to both members of the local community andto visitors from other local health and community services aboutthe centre and its services. More than 40 people streamedthrough the doors of this popular, friendly and recently-refurbished support centre to find out more about what’s on offernow the launch of a range of new services are open to the entirelocal community over the age of 18 for the whole of West Norfolk.Three monthly recovery and support packages are still availablefor those struggling with their mental health. However, 1-1personal assistant support and intensive support can now bepurchased on an hourly basis. Anyone who feels they wouldenjoy, or it would help their wellbeing, to attend our Mindcentres in Heacham, King’s Lynn, Downham Market orSwaffham to socialise, learn new skills or crafts or develop theirconfidence in a supportive environment, can do so from £20 perhalf day. Carer support services are still available free of charge.New leaflets about centre-based, community-based and home-based services can be picked up at Mind Centres or requesteddirectly by telephoning 01553 776966.West Norfolk Mind has also recently launched a brand newwebsite, which readers can find at www.westnorfolkmind.org.ukand the charity has just started tweeting under the twitter name@WestNorfolkMind.A hot meal is available at our Day Centre for our older personsgroups. However, we are currently looking for a new volunteercook each Wednesday morning for 3-4 hours. If anyone feelsthey would be suited to this role in our friendly centre, pleasecall Volunteer Co-ordinator Zena Penty on 07585 279215.

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Heacham Infant and NurserySchool

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As you read this we will have come tothe end of our first half-term of the

academic year which has flown by! Our new children havesettled in well and those who have moved up a class havetaken their new challenges in their stride.Our children have worked hard in school and after schooltaking part in a number of clubs. One club of note is our newReading Angels. The girls were rather disgruntled that theboys had a book club and lobbied for their own club. Thishas proven very successful with the girls enjoying a range ofbooks and creating their own books!Another after school activity was a very successful bring andbuy sale which raised close on £300 for special schoolactivities. We are grateful to everyone who supported thisenjoyable event.As well as working hard the children have taken time toinvestigate and celebrate harvest festival. They have alsoconsidered children less fortunate than themselves and havevery generously given items for a large number of shoeboxgift boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The gift boxes aredistributed to needy children across the globe in time forChristmas.We are pleased to be welcoming a new part-time teacher MrsDix to support individuals and groups of children to raisetheir learning and attainment. Mrs Dix will be supported byMrs Longworth in this new role.Our on-going programme of improvements to the fabric ofthe school has continued with the completion of the toiletrefurbishment. The children contributed with paintings whichhave been transferred into the vinyl door coverings makingthe area bright and cheerful. Redecoration continues in otherareas of the school.As we return to school after a well-deserved half-term breakwe will be preparing to meet with our next intake of nurserychildren. This kicks off with home visits by the nursery staffto see the children in their familiar home environment duringNovember. Experience has shown that this makes thetransition to nursery school much easier for the children.

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KLWIN is working on behalf of the community. If you canhelp us in any practical way, either selling raffle tickets,calendars or help at events please get in touch, we need yoursupport.

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Heacham In Bloom

I am very proud to have been appointed Chairman of HeachamIn Bloom and I will be working hard to ensure that we continueto make a positive impact in our lovely village. My first andeasiest job as Chairman is to thank Susan Richardson for all herhard work as Chairman and wish her a speedy recovery fromher shoulder operation.We have removed the summer baskets from along the HighStreet and we look forward to bringing them back full of colournext season. It has been suggested that High Street residentsshould be included in the scheme so I will be writing to everyonein the near future. Although the summer bedding is now over ,we will be putting out winter and spring displays in some keyareas, a bit of colour to see us through the gloomy winter. Pleasesupport our 2013 Heacham In Bloom Calendar, just £3.50, andall profits will go to Heacham In Bloom. Copies are availablefrom Suttons Estate Agents in the High Street.Our other fundraising event is our Christmas Coffee Morningon Saturday 1 December so please join us for a hot drink, a sliceof chocolate log and a chance to find the perfect stocking fillerfrom our stalls.Steve PercyChairman of Heacham In Bloomheachaminbloom@btinternet.com

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We have had an exciting start to our school year. We haveelected our new school council. They have already representedour school at the Smithdon Cluster Schools’ Council Conferenceat Redgate where we explored ‘Raccoon Circles’ which involvedlots of team building games with other schools. It was great fun.Classes F3 and S4 went to West StowAnglo Saxon village to learn about howpeople lived in Saxon times. There wasa reconstructed village and a brilliantmuseum where you try clothes andarmour on and look at the objects thathad been dug up from the site.

Classes B5/6 and J4/5 went to Norwich Castle to learn about theRomans – they also had the opportunity to dress up and to makea Roman Torc.

The cookery club visited JamieOliver’s restaurant in Cambridge. We made some bread and ate alovely pasta dish. We had to leave school at 7am !!!

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Heacham Tennis ClubThe grass courts have been much improved after the care andattention given by the groundsman throughout the season, andagain this autumn. Specialist contractors will be on site toendeavour to make them even better for next year, I’m sure. Wehave some of the best-maintained courts in the area – thanks toHeacham Club Charity.The season has once again come to an end but the good news isthat, at long last, senior membership has increased! Severalfactors are involved not least of which is the availability of theresurfaced hard court which allows year round play. Times havechanged and the long-standing ‘Club Nights’ would appear tobe a thing of the past as people have so many other commitmentsthese days, and rather choose to set up their own games, thoughthe old stalwarts will continue next year in the hopes of attractingeven more new senior members.The junior section has enjoyed many Monday evenings ofcoaching and fun this year, which culminated in a presentationevening in the Social Club at the end of the season. Hot dogs,chips and drinks were enjoyed by all and was followed bypresentation of medals and sweets for all, and trophies for thewell deserving. This year, James Small, Oliver Neal, TannerSwann, Scot Jones, Isabel Brown and Charlie Wright were theworthy winners. James, Oliver and Tanner expanded their tennisexperience and entered the (Under 12’s) Hunstanton Tournamentthis year. It has been many years since Heacham Tennis Clubhas had juniors enter this tournament and we hope they will,with others, enter again next year.Thanks must go to Richard Smith for turning up every Mondayfor the juniors throughout the season and also to Sam Robinsonwho has been able to fit in some junior coaching for the grouparound his college work. Thanks also to Les and Myra Trundleywho once again funded the medals and trophies.We look forward to the 2013 season with the knowledge that,at long last, Heacham Tennis Club is ‘on the up’ and hope thatwith the Olympic legacy still ringing in people’s ears, even morechildren, adults and families will get involved in sport atwhatever level suits them.Though technically out of season, membership applications /enquiries are always welcomed, particularly from adults.Please contact Janice Campbell 01485 572120 / 079236 12187or 01485 570776 (evenings) for information.

We will now be running scrabble sessions each Wednesdayafternoon from 2.00pm until 4.00pm from 7 November. Justpop along and join in, coffee or tea will be available. Thesesessions are quite informal so there is no need to book, but it isfirst come first served.

Our feature this month is a tribute to those who served in theFirst and Second World Wars; with personal stories andaccounts from around the globe and at home.

The Borough Council sponsor 3 computers with free internetaccess for residents. If you would like to learn the basics of howto get online and use the internet, we also run free courses at theLibrary on Thursdays. In addition, we can now offer sessionswhich help you with basic word processing, spreadsheets andemailing. If you would like to book a place, please ring 01485572142.

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Heacham Club CharityNOW THIS IS REALLY ‘HOT OFF THE PRESS’………….

At 14:55 on Wednesday 17th October, (24 hours before the Newsletterdeadline), we finally had the go-ahead from Football Foundation to broadcastthe fantastic news that they will support the Pavilion Regeneration project tothe tune of £195,000. Norfolk FA are to grant us a further £10,000, NorfolkCommunity Foundation £10,000, Mars £2,000 and with the Sport England,Inspired Facilities grant of £50,000, that adds up to £267,000 coming intoHeacham from National organisations.Though we still have a shortfall of around £16,000, THE BUILD WILLCOMMENCE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.This is a very short notification but we thought Heacham village had a rightto know before the Football Foundation ‘go public’ and only hope that theHeacham Newsletter will be the first to make this wonderful announcement.A very big THANK YOU to everyone who has shown interest and supportedthis much-needed project and we will be able to keep you all updated in thecoming months.Next page is the official ‘Press Release’ we have created and will appear in duecourse in the local and national press as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

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FOOTBALLFOUNDATION –PRESS RELEASE

Happy days for Heacham as Club Charityreceive football funding

Grassroots sport in Norfolk has received a significant boosttoday following the news that Heacham Club Charity havereceived a grant of £196,000 from the Football Foundation, thecountry’s largest sports charity.The funding will allow Heacham Football Clubs to enjoyup-to-date facilities and will benefit village sports by enablinglocal teams to compete in County and Regional Leagues whichwill support and inspire all sports participants, their supportersand visitors in the wide variety of sports currently provided,particularly football. The project will be wholly managed byHeacham Club Charity, as is their sports remit.The new sports pavilion will comprise of: a stand alone buildinghousing purpose-built and the highest grade facilities for fourfootball teams and officials. The existing 1970’s pavilion is tobe redeveloped to provide upgraded toilet and shower, kitchenfacilities and a much enlarged community space.Funded by the Premier League, The FA, and the Government(via Sport England), the Football Foundation is the country’slargest sports charity. Since it was launched in 2000, theFoundation has awarded around 8,000 grants worth more than£420m towards improving grassroots sport, which it has used toattract additional partnership funding of over £520m.Geoff Robinson, Heacham Club Chairman, said: “We aredelighted to have secured this incredible funding throughFootball Foundation which means that we are able to offer notonly our footballers, but members of Heacham village and widercommunity the first class facilities they deserve.”“This major improvement will greatly enhance the superbfacilities already provided by Heacham Club Charity and willhelp to encourage more people of all ages to regularly participatein sport.”“We are so grateful to have been awarded this funding fromFootball Foundation as it enables us to pursue our ambition ofdeveloping sport of all forms for all age groups in thecommunity. It will provide Heacham with a wonderful footballlegacy.”“The help and support from the Norfolk FA and FootballFoundation themselves has been immense, but without theirencouragement and input the project would never have reachedfruition.”Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation,said: “Heacham Club Charity have worked diligently inpartnership with the Norfolk FA to secure this funding, and I amthrilled to see their hard work rewarded.”“The Football Foundation is committed to supporting projectslike this across the country with money generously provided bythe Premier League, The FA and the Government (via SportEngland), who have been our core funders since 2000.”For more information about the work the FootballFoundation is doing all over the country visitwww.footballfoundation.org.uk or follow us on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/FootballFoundtn.For more information contact:Geoff Robinson or Janice Campbell on 078732 61390 / 07923612187 or jtruddles@yahoo.co.ukHarriet Drudge on 0845 345 4555 ext 4274 orharriet.drudge@footballfoundation.org.uk

Heacham Football Club

New season has started with a bit of a stutter.Not many matches played as yet with twoteams from division one withdrawing.Results so far: first team won 2-1, lost 3-0 to

last seasons champions, lost 3-2 in Junior Cup. Reserves teamlost 8-0, lost 5-2, lost 6-2, in the Primary Cup won 2-1. Haven’tstarted too well on discipline front – two red cards and threeyellow. Must improve. Steve Nobes has come on board to helpJames Pollard - his experience will be a great help. Jack Blakehas also added Mark Pishorn to his team, also adding experience.

Would like to thank Suttons Estate Agents and HeachamBuilding Supplies for sponsoring match balls and Mark Pishornfor training balls. Also thanks to everybody for help withpainting of the stand. Looks very smart – ready to match newpavilion in very near future. Looking for first team sponsor.Anybody interested, please call me on 01485 572117. Thankyou.

Any old players looking for Saturday afternoon exercise, weneed two linesmen or women – one for the reserves and one forfirst team. Contact Dave Page on 01485 572117. Thank you.Come and support your local team and be entertained for nothing.

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The Pocahontas PlayersHello, from a very busy drama group! Yes, as you can see, we are well into rehearsals of Mother Goose the Pantomime but still lotsof 'line learning' and 'stage directions' to sink in. Once we have learnt our lines and song words, the scripts can go down, and stagedirections will (or should??) come naturally.We have a 30 strong enthusiastic cast, making for 'fun', although hard work, rehearsal evenings. At the time of writing this, we haveyet to master three dance routines, being taught by Jaime Tooley. Just another thing to remember!!After Jaime's success in our last production, teaching Mary Poppins, Bert and the chimney sweeps, plus the lions from Lion King,fabulous dance routines, she really has her work cut out for this production. What's this? Teaching Seven ducks? and a whole villageof 'Toy' folk? . . . Good luck Jaime! It’s going to be quackers!!We welcome several new members to the group. Some having big roles, others have small roles but these all add up, with the restof the players, for a fabulous production.Dates for Mother Goose are Thurs 24th Jan / Fri 25th Jan / plus 2 performances on Sat 26th Jan 2013.  It will held in the PUBLICHALL, Station Road, Heacham, 7.30pm start for evenings and 2.00pm for the Saturday matinee. Tickets  - ADULTS £6.00 each.Children aged 12 and under £4.00 each.  Please phone Janice 01485 570402 or Jim 01485 571267 for tickets.More details, and hopefully an advertising poster of Mother Goose herself, will be in next month’s HEACHAM NEWSLETTER -Thank you ALL so much for your continued support!

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HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARDParish Council Meetings for November in Brief

Size of Parish Council: The Council debated concerns that therehad not been enough parishioners standing for election to theParish Council to warrant a polled election for many years. TheClerk stated that the size of the Council, 17 seats, had been setas a part of a national review nearly 20 years ago. A reductionin the number of seats could mean that residents were underrepresented. In addition, a smaller number of councillors wouldmean that the Council might struggle to operate effectiveCommittees. It was therefore concluded that the number shouldremain at 17.Tree Survey: The Council noted that the Trees in the RecreationGround and Brays Pit had been surveyed. The Council approvedthe contractor’s recommendations and maintenance work wouldbe carried out over the coming months. The Council alsoapproved a more detailed examination of a Horse Chestnut inthe Recreation Ground.Church Lane: The Council submitted its objection to theproposed development of 16 houses on Church Lane.Saltings: The Council approved the installation of a sign at theflood bank end of the Saltings. The sign reinforced the messagethat the area was being maintained as a nature reserve and thatdogs must be kept on leads.Recreation Ground: The Council approved the CommunityCommittee’s plans to ask Highways to help improve the accessat the Staithe Road entrance of the Recreation Ground.Sunnyside Close: The Council noted that the large pothole andpoor road surface at the Scout Hut end of Sunnyside Close hadbeen reported to Highways.Old Friends Hall: The Council noted that the work party wouldcomplete the refurbishment of the main room by the end ofOctober.Recycling: The Council heard that the Councillors who hadattended the Borough Council’s presentation on the newrecycling plant, thought the proposals were an excellentalternative to the Incinerator.

The Local Elections(Parishes and Communities Rules 1986)

Parish of Heacham(Heacham Parish Council)

Notice is hereby given that one casual vacancy has arisen in theoffice of Councillor for the above Parish.

An election will be held and notice of this published, if within14 working days of this notice, a written request that an electionbe held to fill the vacancies signed by 10 general electors of theParish, is given to the Returning Officer.

The Returning OfficerKL&WN Borough Council

King’s CourtChapel StreetKings Lynn

Norfolk PE30 1EX

If no such request is received by the Returning Officer, the ParishCouncil will take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy byco-option

THE CLERK 26 OCTOBER 2012

Old Friends Hall Table Top SalesOver the winter the Committee will be opening up the OldFriends Hall for a series of Saturday morning table top sales.If you would like to book a table (£5.00) please contact 01485572142. The dates for 2012 are 10 November, 24 Novemberand 8 December. The Hall opens at 8.30am until 12.30pm,refreshments including bacon rolls will be on sale.

Consumer NewsScam Alert – Email claiming to be from British AirwaysNorfolk Trading Standards are warning about an emailclaiming to be from British Airways. The email looks verysimilar to a genuine British Airways confirmation email.However, the email has an attachment containing the supposedticket, but the contents have been identified as malware. Theemail is being sent widely in an attempt to trick curious peopleinto investigating the email and open the attached file. If youreceive this email just delete it and do not open the attachment.If you receive a scam email like this you can report it to ActionFraud via their online fraud reporting tool or to Citizens Adviceconsumer helpline via their online reporting form or telephone08454 04 05 60.Scam Alert – Telephone Cold Calls claiming to beConsumer Direct Norfolk Trading Standards are warningresidents to be aware of scam telephone calls from callersclaiming to be from Consumer Direct stating that you havebeen awarded £5,000 compensation for mis-sold PaymentProtection Insurance (PPI). The caller than says that to claimthe amount you need to pay £250 using an Ukash voucher.If you have received one of these cold calls and need furtheradvice contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline via theironline reporting form or telephone 08454 04 05 06.Food Alert – The Co-operative has recalled a batch of itsown-brand Truly Irresistible Whole Cherry Tomato and ChilliPasta Sauce, because some of the jars may contain pieces ofglass. If you have bought the above product, do not eat it.Instead call the Co-operative Customer Relations Free phoneon 0800 0686 727 for a full refund. The product being recalledis:The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Whole Cherry Tomato andChilli Pasta Sauce, 340g Production code: LM111. No otherCo-operative products are known to be affected.

Heacham Green Team MeetingA meeting to discuss the formation of a Heacham Green Teamwill take place on Wednesday 7 November at 12.00noon at theParish Council Office. The meeting will discuss how the GreenTeam will be run and what issues could be tackled. Everybodyis welcome.

Borough Council Clean Up LineDespite the removal of the free phone number from theTelephone Directory, the Borough Council’s clean up line isstill very much in operation on 05002532687. The team’s mainrole is to tackle litter, street sweeping and fly-tipping.

Heacham Parish CouncilJubilee ClinicPound Lane

HeachamNorfolk PE31 7ET

01485 572142Open 10.00am-12noon Tuesday to Friday

www.heachamparishcouncil.co.uk

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HELP LINESHEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE 01485 572769HEACHAM MON TO FRI 08.30 TO 13.00 14.00 TO 18.30SNETTISHAM MON TO WED 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 calling

HEACHAM & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME 534777HEACHAM 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 onlyavailable if Pharmacist is in attendanceDUTY CHEMIST NOTICE DISPLAYED ON DOOR

HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE 572142OPEN TUES TO FRI 10.00 TO 12.00STREET LIGHT FAULT REPORT 572142BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICE 01553 616200BOROUGH COUNCILLORSMrs S. SMEATON 01485 572528Mr C. MANNING 01485 523287NORFOLK C C MICHAEL CHENERY 01328 823411PARISH LIBRARY 571928OPEN MON, WED, FRI 10.00 TO 16.00 SAT 10.00 TO 12.00

HEACHAM POST OFFICE 570330OPEN MON TO FRI 09.00 TO 17.30 SAT 09.00 TO 12.30

EMERGENCY SERVICESQUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL 01553 613613DENTIST Emergency only for patients notregistered with a dentist 01553 769264COMMUNITY MIDWIFE (Ask for Hunstanton M/W) 01553 613613POLICE 101SAMARITANS 01553 761616CHILD LINE 0800 1111ELECTRIC 0800 7838838ANGLIAN WATER 0845 7145145GAS ESCAPE 0800 111999EMERGENCY 24hrs VETERINARY CLINICS 01485 570065HUNSTANTON LIBRARY 532280OPEN MON. TUE. and FRI 10.00 TO 17.00 WED. 10.00 TO 19.00 THUR and SAT 10.00 TO 13.00

HEACHAM COMMUNITY WEBSITESwww.heacham-on-line.co.ukE-mail admin@norfolk-on-line.co.ukwww.heacham-village.co.ukE-mail enquiries@heacham-village.co.ukwww.heachamgrouppractice.orgwww.heachamnewsletter.org.uk

Heacham Chalk Pit Recycling CentreSummer opening times are 9am - 6pm. Winter opening times, which applyfrom 1st October to 31st March, are 9am - 4pm.

LOCAL BUS SERVICE BETWEENHUNSTANTON AND KINGS LYNN

Norfolk GreenService 10 and 11Via:- Heacham Lavender, Fox and Hounds and Lodge Road.0652 first bus to Kings Lynn then three times an hour.0654 first bus to Hunstanton then three times an hour.Service 11Via:- Hunstanton Road, Fox and Hounds and Lodge Road.0833 first bus to Kings Lynn then 33 min past the hour.0810 first bus to Hunstanton then 0917 then 24 min past the hour.

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Smithdon High School BusService 401Via:- Folgate Road/Fengate, Station Road0816 to Smithdon School1530 from Smithdon School

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Coasthopper ServiceKings Lynn to Cromer Via Norfolk Lavender, Hunstanton, Holme,Thornham, Titchwell, Brancaster, Wells, Sheringham.

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All Bus Enquirieswww.norfolkgreen.co.uk.

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Main pick up points for The Heacham Newsletter.First Saturday each month except January.

Jennings, Cooks Butchers, Heacham Bakery, Heacham News (Olivers,)Post Office, Parish Council, Church, Co-op, Tescos, Fish Bar.

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COLLINGWOOD 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 12.30MILLBRIDGE 11.50NOURSE DR/INGLEBY CL 12.15 SITKA CLOSE 12.50POCAHONTAS WAY 13.45 SUNNYSIDE 14.15BUSHEL & STRIKE 14.05 MEADOW RD 14.40GIDNEY DRIVE 14.20 POPLAR AVE 15.30BANKSIDE reverse in 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

Heacham HallsPublic Hall 570776Pine Residents Hall, Wilton Road Mrs Crisp 579440Methodist Church Hall, Station Road Mike Careless 570363St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street Mon,Wed, Fri 10.30 to 12.30 572539Old Friends Hall Sunnyside Close 572142

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H.M.S.Domestic maintenance and repairs

FASCIA & GUTTER INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

PAVING - OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

DECORATION - PLUMBING REPAIR

Chris Mella9 Ingleby Close, Heacham

Tel.01485 570873www.hmsheacham.co.uk