THEHEACHAM

NEWSLETTERDecember 2012 January 2013

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DearNewsletter

* Authon du Perche FranceDear Newsletter

Happy Noel & Bonne New Year to you all !More “Franglais” as your correspondent from out-in-the-sticks-deepest-darkest-wettest-coldest central France  checks in to say“allo-allo” to my Heachamite friends and acquaintances!Just to let you know that I have now moved (YES AGAIN) all of5 minutes down the road to t'other side of the village; 4 Rue desEcoles, 28330 Authon du Perche, and no longer have an excusefor not having people to stay as there is plenty of space/rooms/bedshere...even to park a caravan and pitch a tent. (N.B Dud, Sue, John& Val!)I would like to take this opportunity to send all my best wishes toall that know me in and around Heacham as Christmas and NewYear are approaching, and seeing as certain TV channels havebeen broadcasting Christmas advertisements for weeks already, Ifeel it is only slightly outrageous to pass on my seasonal wishesso early in December.There is actually another reason for writing. I will be having ahip-replacement op in Dec (so much for my self-diagnosedsciatica!) and although this would in no way impede me fromactually writing Christmas cards, I am going to give them a missthis year! I will be in hospital for a week then into a convalescenceclinic to undergo intensive physio in order to be up and running(literally) as quickly as possible so that I can get back to lookingafter my 2 adorable granddaughters during the weekdayafternoons and some Saturday nights for sleep-overs; back toearning a crust and back to walking Purdy etc. etc., and oh yes,did I mention, also saving me a fortune on stamps! This ofcourse lets you all off the hook too as far as sending me any cardsas I will not actually be at home to enjoy them! For those of youfamiliar with French traditions you may know that the French ingeneral do not "do" Christmas cards, but New Year cards, and thechoice of Christmas cards on sale is, to say the very least, prettyabysmal!I do hope to be able to spend Christmas itself with the family,hopefully playing the part of the invalid convincingly enough toget out of doing cooking and washing up but justabout managing to have lots of cuddles and plenty of fun andgames with the girls! Many of you will find this hard to believebut I have finally packed in smoking...those same 2 little girls weremaking me feel oh so guilty with theirstaring/strange/disapproving looks! It just had to happen and it isgreat to at last find the motivation required to stay "stopped" too !I am already looking forward to taking part in the H&CLMTA'slong weekend visit to our friends in France in 2013 and seeingsome of you then, whilst I will hopefully see the rest of you overthe course of the year, either in Heacham or  here in a, by thenhopefully, sunny France!So, see you soon mes amis, have a great Noel and New Annee!

Roz Gautier****************

* Blatchford Way

Dear Newsletter

Used Postage Stamps pleaseIf you don’t already save your used postage stamps pleaseconsider saving them for the Leprosy Mission. Funds raised fromthe stamps help to provide education, medical supplies andtreatment etc. We do not get so many stamps nowadays; it is ashame to throw them away when they could help some peoplehave an improved way of life.Please leave at least ¼ inch of paper around stamps to avoiddamage to perforations.Stamps can be left at:The Christian Bookshop, Heacham (Closed on Thursdays)‘Chop ‘n’ Change’, High St. HeachamSuttons Estate Agents, High St, Heacham.A Big thank you to all those people who already save them forme it is much appreciated.My CDs ‘Facts, Fibs & A Pinch of Salt’ and my new one ‘TheSame Ol’ Me’ can now be purchased at ‘Chop ‘n’ Change’ price£3 each, an ideal Christmas gift.

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

* High StreetDear Newsletter

FireworksI apologise for the fireworks that started late in my garden onWednesday 7th November. I had informed various people, butI had not predicted the late start. I cannot say sorry enough forany upset caused.

Ann McCullough****************

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* Kenwood Road

Dear Newsletter

Operation Christmas Child - ShoeboxesThis year’s campaign was again well supported with a total todate of 186 shoeboxes being sent from Heacham. The boxeswere collected together at St Mary’s Church and, after the“Shoebox Service” on Sunday the 4th November, were thendespatched to the sorting centre. Heacham Infants and NurserySchool collected over 40 boxes, a wonderful effort. TheMothers Union also collected over 40 boxes whilst familiesand individuals in the village contributed the rest. A very bigthank-you for the hard work and thoughtfulness that each ofyou did in preparing these boxes.If you would like to know more about Operation ChristmasChild please contact me.

John W. Whitbread Tel: 01485 579326

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* HeachamDear Newsletter Thank You!I would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to the gentleman whofound my purse and handed it in at the Post Office. I am verygrateful. Thank you so much.

Mrs B Preston

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* Church Farm RoadDear Newsletter

Heacham Club Charity

It was wonderful to read in last month's Heacham Newsletter thatHeacham Club Charity has been awarded £267,000 for theirpavilion regeneration fund.As someone who has been associated with the charity for manyyears, I am perfectly aware that none of this would have beenpossible without the fantastic efforts of Janice Campbell and GeoffRobinson. I just do not know how many forms they have filled inor how many meetings they have attended. Nothing was impossiblefor them.The whole village must say a big "Thank you" to them and all theothers who have given their time to bring this scheme to fruition.In the past Holcombe Ingleby and Charles Strachan were verygenerous to this village but we must be very proud that the presentgeneration upholds the high standards that they set.The Heacham Club Charity is a wonderful organisation.

David Mackay .****************

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* Barnham, West Sussex

Dear NewsletterThe Marshall Family

We are researching the history of Downview Road, Barnham,West Sussex and would appreciate any assistance.History:In 1897 Sydney Skelton Marshall was working as a MarketGardner in the family business: West Barnham Nurseries.In 1899 he purchased, via a 35 year mortgage, large areas ofland and together with others formed West Barnham Estates whothen proceeded to build large houses in the area. In 1908 WestBarnham Estates had commenced building in an area known asCove Road. This became Cove Down Road and by 1912 hadacquired the name Downview RoadWest Barnham Estates went into voluntary liquidation in June1931. Sydney Skelton Marshall died in March 1948, still livingin the home he built: Keri, Downview Road. He is buried at StGeorge's Church, Eastergate, where his three children had beenbaptised.Such was the transformation of the village of Barnham (in theParish of Eastergate, Arun, West Sussex) by West BarnhamEstates that Marshall Close, Barnham was named in hishonour in the 1950'sWe know that his elder son, Philip Sydney Marshall became aDoctor and we have traced him as living in your village around1948. Are there any of his descendants still living in Heacham?We would like to know what became of Philip, Vectis (knownas Norman Vectis Marshall) and Ruby (married name Collier)and their familiesAre his descendants aware of the impact their ancestor had onthe area?  S. S. Marshall is mentioned in many local historybooks, as is his father  Ebenezer  Marshall,  who  in 1895 wasthe Headmaster of Brighton Grammar SchoolContact can be made to our email addressdownviewrdltd@aol.comMaybe you would enjoy a visit to your ancestor’s home. Welook forward to hearing from you

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Newsletter Team noteHow quickly a year goes by! Christmas has come around oncemore and the Team can look forward to putting the quill in theinkwell and leaving it there for a while! A big THANK YOU toall THN readers everywhere, our valued contributors, ouradvertisers and sponsors.A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.For 2013 we would invite your news items, regular or occasionalessays, short stories, historical pieces about the village etc.Please do continue to submit your monthly and regular events.All by email to theheachamnewsletter@yahoo.co.uk or byposting the information into our box at the Parish office. Thankyou all for your continued support.

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Heacham Group PracticeHeacham    Group Practice will be launching on-lineappointments as from January 2013.For more information about this service, leaflets are available atboth Heacham and Snettisham Surgeries. This will be inaddition to appointments that can be booked either via thetelephone or calling in at the Reception desk at both Heachamand Snettisham surgeries.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEACHAMIn this last few days we have seen different leadersput into post.A (re)new(ed) President of the USA as Barack

Obama won a second term.China is putting a new leadership in place without spendingmillions of dollars – but where nothing was done in publicother than to announce the outcome and the public had nosay whatsoever.Police Commissioners will have been elected by the time thesewords appear in print although I doubt many people will bethat much wiser about what their role will be and howeffective these new public servants can be. I, and others Isuspect, wonder about these elections.A new Archbishop of Canterbury is now known as JustinWelby’s name was finally confirmed by Downing Street.I was caught by the announcement of the new Archbishop ofthe Coptic Orthodox Church: I'm sure I'm not the first personto wonder if we'd do better to use the Coptic OrthodoxChurch's system: A selection committee of 18 members—divided equally between laity and clergy—whittled thepotential candidates from 17 down to five. Then more than2,400 electors, also comprised of both laity and clergy, votedfor their choice of up to three candidates to advance to thefinal stage. The final choice is surrendered to God via holy lot,allowing a blindfolded child to select the winning candidateat St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo by picking one of the threenames.All these people are leaders; all are flawed. We pray thatthose leading the church will receive the support of those theylead EVEN when they make mistakes (as we all do). As theletter to the Hebrews in the New Testament points out therehas only even been one perfect priest and his was a rockyroad. Yet the disciples who heard his voice and followed himthat day on the shores of Lake Galilee changed the world.I am sure the new Archbishop Designate knows some of thecost that will have to be paid although the reality may yetsurprise him. Our Bishop of Norwich may well be feeling reliefthat it will not be him carrying the burden. All of us who wantto be a disciple of Christ will pay a price.As December passes many will attend a Carol Service and hearfamiliar words, sing well known carols and, perhaps, besurprised by new words. Among the readings may well beone from an Old Testament prophet. Micah wrote:

But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah,who are one of the little clans of Judah,from you shall come forth for meone who is to rule in Israel,whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.

God’s ruler is not a political leader chosen (or not) by thepeople– a baby is born. There is no party political stormhype in a world capital; this ruler comes to a small town inan occupied land. This ruler is the reason for Christmas.Celebrate it!

PARISH REGISTERSBaptism28/10/12 Paul NortonWedding10/11/12 Andrew Wilson and Katherine Bale

Faithful Departed (Church Linked Funerals)22/10/12 Pauline Mary Brown 7425/10/12 Ruby Clarke 8029/10/12 Doreen May Gidney 9101/11/12 William David Chase 7801/11/12 Violet Rose Griffin 9609/11/12 George Arthur Graby 86

(Please note: George’s funeral will be at thecrematorium at 12.15pm on Fri 14 Dec)

"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted"We do extend our sympathy and condolences to all who have beenbereaved. The church prays for friends and family at the Sundaymorning services around the time of the funeral.

METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services10.30am Morning WorshipThe Minister and Stewards of Heacham Methodist Church wish allreaders and residents of Heacham a very happy Christmas. Whilstyou are, of course, welcome to any of our Services, we particularlyinvite you to our Christmas celebrations. On Sunday 16th DecemberRev’d Pam Bayliss will lead us in Advent Holy Communion. OnSunday 23rd December our own Minister, Rev’d Kim Nally, willlead us in our annual Carol Service (with tea and mince piesafterwards) and on Christmas Day Rev’d Alison Davies will leadworship at the earlier time of 10.00am. Do come and bring yourfamily or friends, as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, thebirth of Jesus who came to save us all.Preachers: 2nd December - Elizabeth Batstone 9th December - Elizabeth MacCleod 16th December - Rev’d Pam Bayliss with Holy Communion 23rd December - Rev’d Kim Nally - Carol Service 25th December - CHRISTMAS DAY (10.00am) Rev’d Alison Davies 30th December - Sheila Johnson 6th January - Brian Ogden 13th January - Irene Garrard 20th January - Mike Gunnell 27th January - Church Fellowship ServiceMidweek Holy Communion Service:This will be on Wednesday 12th December and Wednesday 16th

January at 10.30am. All who love the Lord are welcome to attend.Regular Activities at the Methodist ChurchMONDAYS: Indoor Bowls 7pm – weeklyTUESDAYS: Ladies’ Fellowship: 2.45pm on 11th December, then none until 5th FebruaryTUESDAYS: Hands and Needles Club: 7.30pm on 11th December, then 8th and 22nd JanuaryFRIDAYS: Indoor Bowls, 7pm weeklyNew members are always welcome at all our regularactivities. However, some meetings may not take place overthe Christmas and New Year holiday period.

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Church Contacts: (telephone code: 01485)Methodist Church The Rev'd Kim Nally 570232St Mary’s Church The Rev'd Steve Davies 570268St Mary’s Church Office 572539email: heacham.church@googlemail.com

The Parish Church of St. Mary:Sunday Services in December

8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10.00am 2nd Morning Worship 9th Holy Communion 16th Morning Worship 23rd Morning Worship

Christmas services listed below 30th Holy Communion10.30am Morning Worship at the Junior School (Holy Communion on 3rd Sunday)6.00pm 2nd Evening Worship 9th Evening Worship 16th Village Candlelit Carol Service 23rd Carol Singing in Heacham Village 30th NO Evening Service

CHRISTMAS SERVICES IN ST. MARY’SSunday 16th December6.00pm Village Candlelit Carol Service (Drinks and mince pies will be available after the Service)Christmas Eve, 24th December6.00pm Christingle Service11.30pm Midnight Communion ServiceChristmas Day, 25th December8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am Christmas Morning Worship followed by Holy Communion

The Parish Church of St. Mary:Sunday Services in January 2013

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)10.00am 6th January Service of Confirmation, with the Bishop of Lynn 13th January Holy Communion 20th January Morning Worship 27th January Remembering the floods of 195310.30am Morning Worship at the Junior School (except 6th January) Holy Communion on 20th January3.00pm Sunday 20th January Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service at St. Mary’s – united service drawing people from local churches6.00pm 6th, 13th and 27th January Evening Worship

December/January Services at Nursing/Residential HomesTue 4th Dec and Jan 1st 2.30pm Rebecca CourtMon 10th Dec 11.00am Christmas Carols at MillbridgeMon 7th Jan 11.00am Holy Communion at MillbridgeWed 19th Dec and Jan 16th 2.30pm SummervilleFri 21st Dec and Jan 25th 10.30am Fridhem

The ParrotRecently I received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a badattitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of thebird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. Itried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently sayingonly polite words, playing soft music and anything else I couldthink of to "clean up" the bird's vocabulary.Finally, I was fed up and I yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelledback. I shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and evenruder. So, in desperation, I threw up my hands, grabbed the birdand put him in the freezer.For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard forover a minute. Fearing that I'd hurt the parrot, I quickly openedthe door to the freezer.The parrot calmly stepped out onto my outstretched arm andsaid, "I believe I may have offended you with my rude languageand actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriatetransgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correctmy rude and unforgivable behaviour."I was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As I was aboutto ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in hisbehavior, the bird continued, "May I ask what the turkey did?"MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BLESSINGS TO ALL!

Some little known facts about ChristmasAccording to the Holy Days and Fasting Days Act of 1551,which has not yet been repealed, everyone must attend churchon Christmas Day on foot.Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas pudding, mince pies andanything to do with gluttony. That law has never been rescindedso mince pies are illegal!Mince pies were originally made with real minced meat, alongwith the fruit and spices we include nowadays. The pastryrepresents Jesus’ manger.We write “Xmas” as X represented the Greek letter chi. It waspronounced with an aspirated (kh), which is the first letter ofChrist’s name.And some jokes!!What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet!What Christmas Carol do parents like? Silent Night.Why has Santa 3 gardens? So he can hoe hoe hoe!

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Childrens Society Box Collection 2012If you are kind enough to have a Childrens Societycollection box , please would you let me have it assoon as convenient so that the contents can beincluded in the 2012 Heacham Collection.

I live at The Old Gatehouse, 19 Hunstanton Road, which isthe last cottage coming from the Church towards the villageon the left, just before the river. Please ring first to ensurethat someone is in, telephone 01485 571110, mobile 07775514585.Unfortunately, I  had a stroke last November and haven’tbeen able to drive since so I cannot collect the full boxesbut I will return the empty ones on foot.My thanks to everyone for their co-operation.

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Hunstanton Catholic ParishHunstanton Catholic Parish Church of Our Lady and StEdmund, Sandringham Road, Hunstanton with St Cecilia’s,Mountbatten Road, Dersingham.Resident Priest: Father Michael Ryan, 81 Mountbatten Road,Dersingham, PE31 6YE.Telephone: 01485 543818. Website:-www.hunstantoncatholicparish.orgEmail: parish@ hunstantoncatholicparish.orgA very successful Coffee Morning was held at the Conventin Hunstanton on Saturday 27th October. There wereTombola, Bric-a-brac and Cake stalls and a Raffle. Over £600was raised for ‘Michael’s Mission’. Michael’s Mission is acharity set up by our resident Priest, Father Michael Ryan,who worked for many years with the very poor people of Peruand continues to raise funds to aid the poorest and most inneed.There was a get together at St Cecilia’s on the evening ofFriday 9th November for all of the helpers and volunteers forboth Churches who keep the Parish flourishing.

Saturday November 24th the ladies of the Parish got togetherfor another of our ladies Shared Lunches. You do not haveto be Catholic to join in and we always get visitors from otherChurches in the area, all of whom are very welcome.Everyone brings a plate of food to share and there is alwaysa tasty variety of food on offer and a good time had by all.Mass times for Christmas 2012 are as follows:-

Christmas Eve, Monday 24th December - 8pm at Hunstanton.This will be the liturgy of Midnight Mass and will bepreceded by carols and readings.

Christmas Day, Tuesday 25th December - 9am atDersingham and 11am at Hunstanton.Our daily Masses are usually held at 9am at St Theresa’sConvent, 27 Sandringham Road, Hunstanton on Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at10.15am 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 Masson the first Sunday of the month at Dersingham. Please comealong, you will be most welcome.

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Heacham in 1921Wednesday 5th October 1921,How to be very busy in a leisurely way.Breakfast – Alas no porridge, but still kipper, eggs and bacon –bread and good coffee.Next, a visit to Perfitt to see if he would and could cash a cheque.(Margaret Torrey said that she had always had bad luck with thebank which only opened occasionally). Perfitt said he hadbanked all his money the evening before but if a cheque wasgiven to him he could probably manage to collect the moneyduring the day. Our student returned to the Mill House to reportto Margaret Torrey who (donning her horn rimmed spectacles)made out the cheque for £10. Another trip to Perfitt who scootedround to a neighbour to try to change it. Mrs. Perfitt arrived onthe scene, very flourishing; a customer interrupted, a small talkytalky. A full five minutes elapsed before Perfitt returned with 8£ notes, 2 10/- notes and silver to make up. Margaret of coursewas bucked with the bag.It was a perfect summer’s day. Our student had promised hisgreat aunt that he would deal with the wasps. The wasps called.He went to attack the sole surviving wasps’ nest. It was situatedon the bank of the river. The chief entrance was on the slope, aminor entrance opened near a path which ran along the river atthat point. The whole thing was covered with wild flowers andshrubs, Michaelmas daisies and fuchsias.Going to the gardening half of the motor garage he armedhimself with a spade, sickle, clippers and with his knife, cut abendy withy from a willow. This he had always found to be farthe most useful weapon one can have against wasps. He slowlyapproached the hole, and with shears clipped away at the bushesand tangle above the nest. Once or twice he had to retreat. Thesun was beating down on man and plants and coming off as ashaky haze. Wasps and bees hummed in and out the flowers,their bright colours giving a summer appearance. The coolestplace was in the house. Having more or less located the two holeswith fair exactitude he turned his attention elsewhere.After sorting out some problems with the dovecote he spent themorning pottering about. However, a small parcel in brownpaper arrived for Margaret. They opened it and there was anotherlayer, quite odorous – a nasty fishy smell resembling formalinwhich he associated with biological laboratory specimens. Athird wrapping was not only smelly but greasy. A fourth ran inoil and smelled worse than any other. At this stage they had towithdraw the whole thing outside the house. A tin was revealedat last, with no note, containing caviar. Thrills on Margaret’spart and he went rushing round to the kitchen ordered it to beserved as a savoury.Four family guests arrived, two on a motor bike from a housenow called Keepers Gate, but then was known as The Cottage.Before long the gong sounded. Family enquiries were followedby discussion of the Everest Expedition. [This was GeorgeMallory’s first expedition]. (The caviar arrived as an openingrather than dessert). Northcliffe was discussed and topics thatNorthcliffe was studying in the Pacific.After lunch they moved into the French room. Coffee wasserved and they were still talking and smoking until four o’clock.One had a bad cold so they talked of going to Bodger beforesetting off home. They left with the expressed intention of goingto Bodger. [Does anyone know who he was?]Margaret and the student decided there was not enough time fortheir calls. They decided to have tea at the Windmill, the homeof Margaret’s brother Carl and his wife Maud. It was a stifling

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hot day - 83° F. so having examined the wasps again they setoff across the fields at 4.30. Passing over the bridge in the fieldwe came to her cottages [Little Mill House] and one of theinhabitants complained that the rain blew in at their windows.They entered the lane to the Windmill by a gate. En route theydiscussed a Miss Spencer from Chestnut House who had recentlydied.When they arrived at the green house verandah of the Windmill,who should they see but the dining room crowded with theirlunch guests and all the children.*“You liars!” exclaimed Margaret and “We would not have teawith, - We would not have tea with – people who “Not in theworld could we have tea with – I brought a couple of eggs upfor two children if they are good! And so Margaret and thestudent gracefully retired.“Well I’m blowed” said Margaret “You were quite right”, forthe student had intimated to her that the lunch guests wereprobably having tea at the Windmill.At the gates of the drive – who did they see but the Hadley birds.They walked up to them and after hallowing them Margaret said“My dear you can’t go into the Windmill in those clothes – whyit’s the letter of fashion in there. All the smartest fashions arein there (turning to Mr. Hadley) You might go home and (turninghim round) Why, how can you go there in those trousers?”The Hadleys persisted however, and Margaret and the studentdetermined to have tea at Church House.

*****An interval here to be filled in with more exciting adventuresfilling the gap between tea and dinner next February. Let usreturn to the wasps.

*****After dinner and coffee Thacker and our 19 year old got readyto deal with the nest. They got a can of petrol and a small manwho seems to act as chambermaid who is quite deaf, held hisbicycle lamp. The student was extraordinarily angry for whenthey got to the nest, he discovered that Thacker had alreadytampered with it. Result - they did not know where the holeswere.He said nothing, but could not accept the responsibility of thenest being destroyed. But supposed that having flunked it allalong so far, and having the morning exploits of clearing thebushes when the wasps were in full swing Thacker thought itwould create a bad impression if he did not try and do somethinghimself. Anyway of course a bicycle lamp was not much goodwith a fiddled hole on a pitch dark night. So under the difficultcircumstances our student took the spade and grovelled about,Thacker pouring petrol when a wasp appeared, thus soaking theground. Margaret went out to watch operations from theopposite bank which made things worse. Result, he thought thatthey had exterminated half of them.The remaining parts of how to do nothing all day will, I hope,follow in the February edition of the Newsletter.

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Heacham Infant and Nursery School“Together we explore, discover,

achieve and grow”We ended the last very busy and successful half

term with lots of learning and our Harvest Festival. We enjoyeda lovely celebration at St Mary’s Church. The theme was givingand sharing with Blue Class (year one and two) explaining howthey have organised an amazing 47 shoe boxes filled with toys,toothbrushes, gloves, hats and other useful items to be made intogift boxes for Operation Christmas Child. This is an annual eventand the boxes will be sent around the world to children in needoften from countries in war zones. Miss Hughes must be thankedfor co-ordinating this wonderful achievement.We are now holding regular parent forums to engage parentsmore closely with the school and give them the opportunity tocome into school and talk about issues that are important to them.A very successful meeting was held this month hosted by twoparent governors – Mrs Janine Murray and Mrs CharlotteFerguson and attended by parents with children throughout theschool. Lots of great ideas from taking action to improveattendance to the frustration of nits were discussed over coffee!Also discussed was the school development plan and howchildren’s work is receiving greater recognition and reward.We have worked hard to submit for a lottery grant and beenawarded £7,000 to make our trim trail area near the canteen abetter and safer place to play. Money will be invested in safeflooring and tree maintenance as well as adding other playopportunities. You may have noticed that some of themagnificent trees we are blessed with have been trimmed.Having these trees is a huge responsibility and financial liabilitysince tree surgery is very costly and essential to ensure they aresafe and healthy now and for future generations to enjoy. Wewill be purchasing more nature and play equipment and then be

hosting a family open day towards the end of the spring term soeveryone gets a chance to enjoy the area.And, no winter term would be complete without a host ofChristmas activities! We will be hosting a families’ craft activityday, a competition in conjunction with Tesco Supermarket andof course a nativity play.We wish you all a very happy festive season and look forwardto reporting more news and successes from our lovely villageschool in the New Year.

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‘Twas the Night before Christmas…… or rather:‘Twill be the week before Christmas, and in theTown Hall,All the Poetry-Folk will be having a ball,With comical rhymings, and readings of yore,About holly and ivy, and snowfall and more.

Recitations from memory, new poems and old,Plus some cakes, tea and coffee, to keep out the cold.Everybody is welcome, take part or just listen,Bring your friends and relations, and should the frost glistenWe promise to warm you with friendship and cheer,Sharing verses and memories of this time of year.Celebrate Christmas in story and rhyme at the Town Hall,Hunstanton, from 10.30am on Wednesday 19th December.Led by Mary Mackie for the Princess Theatre Club with supportfrom the Festival Committee.

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Dear Fellow Thespian“Wife After Death” – play by Eric Chappell.You may have heard that due to the inability to

cast the above- mentioned play we have had to postpone ourautumn production at the Princess Theatre, Hunstanton. Thecommittee has now decided to put the play on as our springproduction on Friday 17th May at 7.30pm and 18th May at2.30pm and 7.30pm next year at the Theatre.The play is a comedy written by Eric Chappell (writer of “RisingDamp”) and is a six hander – four women and two males. Ourdifficulty is being able to cast the male parts. Briefly the synopsisis as follows:-“Harvey Barrett’s just lost his best friend...It’s time to cash in.Dave Thursby was a hugely successful television comedian, anational treasure loved by the public, a devoted husband to hisfragrant wife, a model client for his agent and a staunch friendto his faithful gag writer, Harvey. When Dave unexpectedlypops his clogs, these close companions are left bereft. There’snow a huge, aching void in their lives, and, worse still, some ofthem may be out of a job. As family and friends gather to giveDave a fitting send-off, it turns out they know rather less abouthim than they’d imagined and a series of revelations uncoversome home truths about the much-loved comedy legend.Choking back the tears and protesting their love for Dave, themourners set about exploiting his comic legacy for all it’sworth”.The main character, Harvey Barrett, is larger than life andrequires a person in his 40 to 50’s. The other male is a typicalagent who really is more interested in the fact that he has losthis main source of income, is a bit conniving aged about 40.If you would be interested in auditioning for either of the twomale parts, please let me know (contact details below). We willbe starting rehearsals in February most likely in Dersingham orHunstanton.Hope to hear from you.

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Christmas Day LunchFred, Mary and I are overwhelmed by the response to this year’sChristmas Day Lunch. We are now fully booked and are unableto accept any more requests. Working as a Team makes it allso much easier and we look forward to seeing everyone on the25th at 12.30pm. Volunteers on Christmas Eve help set tables,prepare vegetables and help remind us of all the things we shouldhave done and didn’t quite manage to do. More than ever driversare welcomed to ferry our not so able Church Family to and fromthe Hall. Fred and Mary can be contacted on 01485 570264 -they will be delighted to speak to you.The Advent of and Christmas Day are very special days in ourlives. It always feels like a new beginning, even though thedaylight hours are short and freezing conditions prevail. A smalllight in the window of hope!We look forward to seeing everyone. John Harris has confirmedhe is attending so we will have songs and games to pass awaythe time.

Stephanie Smeaton

Snow JokePure as the driven snow, I am – if you count driven over by atransit van.As time’s gone on the wind has lifted and, like Snow White, I’vequickly drifted.Purest white when I came down; I clothed the world in a weddinggown.Now, with all this wordly rush, I’m fast becoming slushy mush.Snowmen stand, with twiggy arms, in gardens, parks, andfar-flung farms;Like an army on parade – some melt quick, don’t make the grade.Some stiff and stern, repel all boarders; not for them the lowerorders.Hats and scarves – to keep out cold? Hang on, surely they’vebeen told…..Their creators, snow encrusted; hands to woolly mitts entrusted.Welly boots and bobble hats; lobbing snowballs at the catsWho dislike me (that is clear) from every paw shake in the air.They do their business then retire to snuggle down beside thefire.Kids making patterns in the snow, their eyes alight, their cheeksaglow.Snowball ammo piles were high but now are whizzing throughthe sky.Little Jimmy’s aim is true (although his knees are turning blue.)Lands a corker on big sister; her look implies he should havemissed her!Falling soft on polar bears and Inuit folk with fur-clad ears.Though poles apart, on frozen lakes, penguins too receive myflakes.Their ‘pole’ position has to be in the middle of the colony!I’ll still be falling in the sales, not that they care, the wolves andwhales.But Inuit folk (igloo creators) might get half-price radiators!When twilight falls and stars are twinkling, I may drop anothersprinkling.In moonlight softly blue I glow while roadside drifts begin togrow.Sparkling still on every branch, in mountains high I avalanche.Across the land I gently creep; thick blankets lull the fields tosleep,Until, in time, a crisp new dawn heralds another wedding morn.

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those bulky items!The King’s Lynn team at VeoliaEnvironmental Services have been

working in partnership with local mental health charity WestNorfolk Mind throughout 2012 providing a volunteer workforceand resources for the charity’s refurbishment projects.Zena Penty, Volunteer Co-ordinator for West Norfolk Mind said“It has been great working together with the Veolia team whohave helped us redecorate our King’s Lynn Day Centre bothinside and out and are currently giving the exterior of ourfurniture warehouse a much needed facelift by replacing fencing,guttering and boarding vandalised windows to the rear. We areso grateful for their commitment and support of our charity.”The partnership is to continue with a new initiative which aroseby Veolia’s need to reduce the quantity of bulky items they sendto landfill and West Norfolk Mind’s desire to keep newdonations of good quality, furniture, beds and appliances cominginto the warehouse for resale to raise funds.

From the official launch date of 5th November, the Veolia’s callcentre staff will ask customers wishing to have a bulky itemcollected, if it may meet the donation criteria and if they mightlike to consider donating it to a local charity. The donationcriteria is on both the Council’s website www.west-norfolk.gov.uk and West Norfolk Mind’s Websitewww.westnorfolkmind.org.uk The charity’s volunteer team willbe happy to inspect it, collect it (if suitable) and sell it at theirfurniture warehouse Bits & Pieces for Mind, Saunders Yard,King’s Lynn PE30 1PH, 01553 763191, to raise funds for theirrecovery and support services.West Norfolk Mind specialise in providing recovery and supportservices for anyone struggling with their mental health (and theircarers). Support ranges from purchase of 1-1 support in yourlocal community, from a Specialist Mental Health Worker orPersonal Assistant to attending one of our day centres to promotesocial inclusion, access leisure and personal developmentactivities, improve confidence and overall wellbeing. All carersupport services are free of charge. Please see our website orcall our Head Office 01553 776966 for an information pack.

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1st Heacham CubsSince we started back in September wehave had three new Cubs join us so our

pack now has 16 cubs which can make pack night a bit lively attimes.During September we finished off some of our badges whichwe had been doing before the summer holidays. We were ableto give out Scientist, Road Safety and Communicator badges toall the Cubs who completed all the sections.We are also trying to finish off all the Challenge Badges - thereare five altogether. We made catapults and they had to solve aproblem, how many times can you fold a piece of plastic whileyou are standing on it, which was part of the Creative Challenge.At the beginning of October we held a sleepover at the hut. TenCubs arrived at 7.30pm. They set up their pop up tents andsleeping bags. After a game of giant jenga and some largecookies the Cubs settled down to watch DVD's. They startedwith Jungle Book then went on to a few more modern ones.Whilst they were watching the DVD's they had popcorn, sweetsand a drink. At 11pm they had hot chocolate and cake beforethey all went off to bed.  All was quiet by 1am!Cubs were up at 7am and had a cooked breakfast of bacon, egg,sausage and beans. After washing up and packing up their stuff,it was off into the garden to dig up the Sunflowers and cut theheads off so they could be hung up in the metal shed to dry out;then we can feed the birds with the seeds. Cubs had a quick gameof hide and seek in the car park, then it was inside for a drinkand cake plus a few games until they were collected at 11am.During this month the badges we worked on were Navigator,Local Knowledge and Naturalist. We have been given a birdtable which will help with our Global Conservation Badge (lookafter a bird table). As part of one of their Challenge Badges(Global), we found out about the Samaritan's Purse and madeup four shoeboxes, one from each six.  We were able to fill eachbox with toothbrushes, toothpaste, flannel , soap, colouringbook, pencil crayons, note pad, stationery set, soft toy and a car.Many thanks to Theresa who donated a hat and scarf set for eachbox.At the end of the month we invested William McGrath and wereinvited to the annual Big Bang Camp by the SandringhamExplorers.  The camp was on 27-28th October. We arrived at9.30am and the weather wasn't too bad at first but as the morningwent on we had rain, hail, sun and it was a bit windy.  Not thatthis stopped any of our Cubs who were able to have a go atArchery, Shooting, Wall Climbing and Axe and Saw work.Inside there were Halloween crafts and glass engraving andleather craft.  As the sun came out in the afternoon the Cubs wentGeo-cashing and they all had fun running round Wolferton.After a warming tea of sausage and chips it was outside rounda warm campfire and we watched a firework display.  After thefireworks they all played a huge wide game in the dark beforehot chocolate and biscuits, then it was off to bed quickly beforethey got too cold.    In the morning it was a cooked breakfast,packed their stuff away, cleaned out their tents and played atreasure hunt. Parents came and picked them up at 11.30am.  Itwas a good weekend with over 75 children from Cubs, Scouts,Explorers and Guides from Heacham, Snettisham, Dersinghamand Docking.During the October half term the garden squares were clearedand strawberries planted. The bird table will need to be anchoreddown as it is a bit wobbly but that should not be too much of aproblem.  Many thanks to Simon and Jemma who spent a coupleof hours digging out all the old plants and re shaping the squares

as they had got a bit overgrown. We are hoping to plant somebulbs ready for the spring.  The insect cairn has a few residentsand the biggest spider ever!We are now back for our last six weeks of this year. We are

hoping to get their DIY badge done with them building a birdbox each and making a desk tidy.  We have a busy term beforewe break up for Christmas.Happy Scouting to all our CubsAkela (Sam), Baloo (John), Rama (Michael) and Kaa (Jack)

Heacham Scouts, Cubs & BeaversHeacham Scout Group wish to send their sincere condolencesto the family of George Graby who sadly passed away inNovember.George was our treasurer for 14 years and will be sorely missedby us all.

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The Great Flood of 31 January 1953On the morning of 1 February 1953 Heacham woke up to a sceneof dramatic devastation and began to count the cost of the terrorof the night before.In the previous few days a large weather front had forced its waydown from the North Sea, piling tide upon tide until, on theevening of 31 January, the sea defences were breached by a hugewall of water carrying millions of gallons which then floodedthousands of acres of land, washing away livestock, homes andsadly taking lives.Immediately after the breach occurred, the school in SchoolRoad was opened up to act as a rescue centre, whilst villagersmounted a search and rescue mission. In the coming hours localswere joined by military personnel from RAF Bircham, SwantonMorley and the American Airbase at Sculthorpe. None of therescuers had specialist equipment to combat the freezingtemperatures and high winds. So with flood waters coming inas far as the West Norfolk and in the pitch black armed with onlytorches, the rescuers did their best to reach those in peril andbring them to safety.In the aftermath of the Great Flood, as it became known, therewas no running water. Willing neighbours and friends gave foodand shelter to those made homeless by the disaster and the ParishCouncil started a fund to help them rebuild their lives. Tragedyalso hit our closest neighbours of Snettisham and Hunstantonwith the same scenes of devastation echoed around the EastCoast and as far as the Netherlands.Many people’s lives were changed forever in that short time.

MemoriesExtract of Letter from CJ Turner

“I was doing national service at Swanton Morley near Derehamwhen we had an emergency call out. I was one of a number ofservicemen sent to various villages around the coast. I was sentto Heacham. Being only 19 at the time what my mates and I sawmust have affected our lives - it certainly did mine, wadingthrough water up to our shoulders with ropes tied round ourwaists so we didn’t get swept away, seeing bodies floating theother side of windows knowing these poor people had no chanceat all. Still we battled on rescuing people from rooms and fromanywhere we heard people calling. None of us would give upbattling the elements until we couldn’t carry on any more.......Every January my mind goes back to that fateful night”.

ExhibitionIf you have any film or photographs we would be grateful if youwould consider lending them to us for the exhibition.Arrangements for photos to be scanned and kept as part of thevillage archive will be made. In addition, we would like to hearyour memories if you were in the village at the time. Any itemscan be taken to the Parish Council Office or Church Office priorto Friday 25 January 2013.

1953 60th Anniversary EventsSt Mary’s Church will be hosting a special village service onSunday 27 January at 10.00am at the Church. We will rememberthose who lost their lives and pay tribute once again to thosehelped on that fateful night and in the following months. Allwelcome.An exhibition of photographs and other items will also be ondisplay for viewing after the service.

On Thursday 31 January, the day of the flood, at 11.00am therewill be a re-dedication of the Flood Memorial at North Beach.This event is also open to all.

SnettishamSnettisham are also holding their own service on Wednesday 30January at 6.00pm at the Snettisham Memorial Hall, where theywill also have an exhibition of photographs and have extendedan invitation to the residents of Heacham.

The photographs displayed were taken by Albert Ray andreproduced with the kind permission of his family

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The West Norfolk members group invite you totheir following meetings:-

Thursday 13th December – 7.30pm‘A Christmas Miscellany’

Members’ wildlife presentations,a wildlife quiz & seasonal refreshments

Thursday 24th January 2013 – 7.30pm‘Mountains and Meadows of Slovenia’

An illustrated talk by Richard Hobbs,a botanical tour leader.

Venue: Hunstanton Methodist Church Hall,Austin Street

Cost: £2.00 members/£2.50 visitors

E X U S S H K D A E H S R A O B A G S HO Y I T E Q P L V S Z T S J L D N X N OT N M S S W L G E S N E K G V I B Y O GE A U T U F U B E Y A L P E L C A R I ML H L E C A M I I O J Z N L E D S E T AT P L P R M P Y B R P T O A G N E M A NS I E H I E U Z X A C R C N I O S I R AI H D E C W D C R R A H I H T K H M O YM P W N Z T D T O C R X O E Q K N O C TE E I S A G I W B I O L L W Y F L T E IH M N D Q E N A S B L T C D S H B N D ZT I E A S X G T I Y S A N T A C L A U SR D F Y U F M V W I I W F A H P X P O KE N O W V A A R M S N I A H C R E P A PD I S O S F E Z R S G J Y B E E K K F HN G Y R N A M C H R I S T M A S T R E EU H A S T T C W Z I N Q B J R E P S A CG T D H W W F A B O G N G A S N O P S HN M E I E H J D K Y C O D S T T X I T RI A V P L A S V J T K N N D H S V R I IS S L A F C D E R H E V E R G R E E N SS S E Q T J S N B L K Y Q O I R V A G TI L W G H A T T A N U K D A N S S Y A MK S T R E E T C A R O L L I N G E B G AQ A E G B I T A A G J S G N I K C O T SW C H F H N L N U K L H O O R S L I P CH I T S E L Y D O V E O B U O E Y K D AG N I V I G H L A C E L T X L S A P O RA F D S Z T A E H O B L O U M P E A R DN A T I V I T Y P L A Y Y N C A R O L SX T A K O P F E V Z Q U K B D M I R J L

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KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE,CHRISTMAS CARDS, PRESENTS,

THE TWELVE DAYS OF/CHRISTMAS,TURKEY, STOCKINGS, MISTLETOE,

EVERGREENS, HOLLY WREATH,CAROL SINGING, ADVENT CROWN,

CHRISTMAS TREE, CAROLLING,NATIVITY PLAY, DECORATIONS,

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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 First 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 571166 (SM)SLIMMING WORLD 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Ann 01553763949 (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 570733LINE 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: 570492MOTHERS’ UNION 4th Thursday monthly, 2pm (SM)No meeting in December.FRIDAYSSOLO 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 : Barry 570767 (SG)WILDFOWLERS 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.uk

SATURDAYSHEACHAM YOUTH CLUB Term Time School yrs 6-11 Tel:Tracey Swann 07833 307856 (SM)

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HEACHAM DIARYSaturday 1st December DISCO/KARAOKE NIGHT at HSCSunday 2nd December CHRISTMAS MARKET ANDTABLE TOP SALE at the Public Hall 10am to 2pm.Saturday 8th December CHRISTMAS FETE at Fridhem RestHome, 2.00 – 4.00pm.GIG at HSC with ‘ Lauren’Monday 10th December CHRISTMAS BINGO at FridhemRest Home. Eyes down 7.00pm. All Welcome.Wednesday 13th December GREEN TEAM MEETING 2pmat Parish Office. All welcome.Saturday 15th December GIG at HSC with ‘ Phil Christopher’from 9pm.Sunday 16th December SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMASCONCERT 3pm at the Public Hall. Doors open 2.30pm.Friday 21st December KARAOKE at HSCSaturday 22nd December GIG at HSC with ‘ Terry Vincent’from 8.30pmMonday 31st December NEW YEARS EVE PARTY at HSCwith Mark Steele

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Tuesday 8th January GIG ‘Walkway’ at Fox & Hounds from8.30pm.Tuesday 15th January GIG ‘ t.b.c.’ at Fox & Hounds from8.30pm.Friday 19th January GIG ‘ Mark Wilkinson’s Swing Band’ atFox & Hounds from 8.30pm.Tuesday 22nd January GIG ‘ D.N.A’ at Fox & Hounds from8.30pm.Wednesday 23rd January BLOOD DONOR SESSION at thePublic Hall, 1pm to 3.30pm and 5pm to 7pm.Thur- Sat 24-26th January 'Mother Goose the Pantomime' atthe Public Hall. Tickets £6/£4 Tel: 570402/571267Friday 25th January GIG ‘ Hillbilly Cats’ at Fox & Houndsfrom 8.30pm.Tuesday 29th January GIG ‘ Betty Swallox’ at Fox & Houndsfrom 8.30pm.Thursday 31st January – COMMEMORATIVE RE-DEDICATION SERVICE AT THE FLOOD MEMORIAL,North Beach 11.00am.Friday 1st February GIG ‘ D.N.A. Busker Night’ at Fox &Hounds from 8.30pm.

OTHER EVENTSMonday 10th December FOLK DANCING at BrancasterStaithe Village Hall 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Contact Janet BowlesTel:210587Thursday 13th December Norfolk Wildlife Trust ‘A ChristmasMiscellany’, 7.30pm at Hunstanton Methodist Church Hall.Saturday 15th December Community Cinema, Syderstone.,film ‘Woman in Black’ at Amy Robsart VH 7.30pm £3.50 advTel: 578588 email: cinema@syderstone.comWednesday 19th December Celebrate Christmas in story andrhyme at the Town Hall, Hunstanton, from 10.30am.Led by Mary Mackie for the Princess Theatre Club, with supportfrom the Festival Committee.

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Tuesday 8th January 7.30pm Brancaster CC at BrancasterStaithe VH Tel: Jim 210013 A club evenimg ‘ My Best in Print’.Tuesday 22nd January. 7.30pm Brancaster CC at BrancasterStaithe VH Tel: Jim 210013 ‘An evening with Bill Day’.Thursday 24th January Norfolk Wildlife Trust ‘Mountainsand Meadows of Slovenia’, 7.30pm at Hunstanton MethodistChurch Hall.Mondays - U3A HUNSTANTON meets on the third Mondayof most months (except August and December) at 2pm in theHunstanton Community Centre. Tel : Chris (Chairman) 535065or Barbara (Secretary) 571484 for further details.Tuesdays - KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.00 to 11.30 amRingstead VH. Cost £3.50 Tel : Val Barnes 01328 864358BABY & 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. Starting on 9th January the12-week term runs on Wednesdays from 10.00am – 12.00noonat Snettisham Memorial Hall and is accessible to all ages andabilities. New members welcome. Tel: Carol O’Neill 01328838316 or email carolone@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

PLEASE CHECK REGULAR EVENTSPlease check your regular events entry and make sure it will stillbe correct for 2013. If it is not, please let us know.Can you ensure that you get all the details you want publishedin our February 2013 edition (out on Saturday 2nd February) tous by the deadline, which is noon on Thursday 17th January).

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TIDE TABLES FORDECEMBER 2012 & JANUARY 2013

HIGH WATER AT HUNSTANTONHeights above chart datum

Time Zone UT (GMT)December 2012 January 2013

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

1 SA 07 32 6.8 19 40 7.0 1 TU 08 26 6.7 20 28 6.9 2 SU 08 05 6.7 20 10 6.8 2 W 09 00 6.6 20 59 6.9 3 M 08 41 6.4 20 41 6.7 3 TH 09.36 6.4 21 37 6.7 4 TU 09 17 6.2 21 16 6.4 4 F 10 18 6.2 22 24 6.6 5 W 09 59 5.9 21 59 6.2 5 SA 11 10 6.0 23 20 6.3

6 TH 10 50 5.8 22 53 6.1 6 SU 12 17 5.8 7 F 11 57 5.7 7 M 00 30 6.1 13 36 5.8 8 SA 00 01 5.9 13 13 5.8 8 TU 01 57 6.1 14 51 6.1 9 SU 01 17 6.1 14 23 6.1 9 W 03 17 6.4 15 55 6.610 M 02 31 6.4 15 23 6.4 10 TH 04 27 6.7 16 53 6.9

11 TU 03 36 6.8 16 18 6.8 11 F 05 29 7.0 17 44 7.4

12 W 04 36 7.1 17 10 7.1 12 SA 06 24 7.4 18 32 7.613 TH 05 32 7.4 17 58 7.5 13 SU 07 15 7.5 19 19 7.814 F 06 26 7.5 18 45 7.7 14 M 07 59 7.4 20 01 7.915 SA 07 20 7.6 19 31 7.7 15 TU 08 41 7.3 20 41 7.6

16 SU 08 08 7.5 20 13 7.7 16 W 09 20 7.0 21 20 7.417 M 08 55 7.3 20 57 7.5 17 TH 09 59 6.6 22 00 6.918 TU 09 44 6.8 21 42 7.1 18 F 10 40 6.2 22 45 6.419 W 10 35 6.4 22 32 6.7 19 SA 11 28 5.7 23 41 5.820 TH 11 31 6.1 23 31 6.3 20 SU 12 28 5.5

21 F 12 29 5.7 21 M 00 50 5.5 13 37 5.422 SA 00 35 5.9 13 30 5.6 22 TU 02 06 5.5 14 45 5.623 SU 01 42 5.8 14 31 5.7 23 W 03 15 5.6 15 45 5.824 M 02 48 5.8 15 29 5.9 24 TH 04 14 5.8 16 35 6.325 TU 03 46 6.1 16 18 6.3 25 F 05 02 6.2 17 17 6.6

26 W 04 37 6.2 17 02 6.5 26 SA 05 42 6.4 17 55 6.827 TU 05 21 6.4 17 40 6.8 27 SU 06 19 6.7 18 30 7.028 F 06 01 6.5 18 16 6.9 28 M 06 57 6.8 19 07 7.229 SA 06 38 6.7 18 51 7.0 29 TU 07 34 6.9 19 40 7.330 SU 07 16 6.7 19 26 7.0 30 W 08 06 6.9 20 11 7.3

31 M 07 51 6.7 19 57 7.0 31 TH 08 39 6.9 20 43 7.3

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Peter: Mum, I’m too tired to do myhomework

Mum: Don’t be silly – hard worknever killed anyone yet

Peter: But why should I risk being the first?

MOTHERS' UNION

Heacham and SnettishamBranch

STRETCHING LYCRA!!!!!

I know you may be surprised by this headline - but I fear it istrue. At this month's meeting several members of the Mothers'Union (and of a certain age) were to be found stretching lycra.

Enough of tabloid phraseology. We were having an enjoyablemeeting learning about a group dedicated to providing musicand movement sessions for children with autistic and otherlimiting problems and their families too.

Of course we were under the safe supervision of the “MusicalKeys” team from Norwich. This is a group who have beenproviding music, movement and fun for children and youngpeople with special needs since 1990. They told us of how thegroup was devised and of the work that they do in Norfolk.Unfortunately, our area is only minimally supported at thepresent time. The group is limited to providing some coursesduring half term in King's Lynn.

We were then given various musical items to join in with theleader to show how all the children in each group (along withtheir parents and siblings too) were included in making musicor taking part in the session – triangles, drums, rattles etc. andcould have fun doing this. The plan obviously works with adultstoo as the smiles around the room demonstrated.

A large piece of lycra was used in some songs - stretched in andout, up and down like a parachute, sometimes with soft toysbouncing away on top. Very effective – felt and looked good.

Next month we have a soup and dessert lunch to look forwardto as well as the Annual General Meeting. Plans are already inhand for next year's programme – more to look forward to eachfourth Thursday of the month. New members/visitors arealways welcome.

(Musical Keys – Manager Sallie Eastick.) -www.musicalkeys.co.uk.

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help save or improve the lives of three people.The autumn and winter always hit stocks hard and numbers ofdonors fall due to illness, bad weather or holidays. Perhaps it issomething you’ve always thought about doing? Why not makeit a Christmas gift to those who need your help and enrol tobecome a blood donor at www.blood.co.uk or by calling 0300123 23 23.NHS Blood & Transplant will be visiting Heacham Social Clubon Wednesday 23 January 2013. Please contact our call centreon 0300 123 23 23 to make an appointment. We would politelyremind you that if you make an appointment but then find youare unable to attend, please cancel so we can offer yourappointment to another donor. Bringing along your completedquestionnaire will also speed up your donation process.We look forward to welcoming you at your next blood donationsession.

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W X W X W XMARK, MARIE & STAFF

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SMITHDON HIGH SCHOOL Science Projects

In the first half term of the school year all students in year 9 atSmithdon completed Science Projects. The projects this yearwere sponsored by Lawtronic Ltd, Kings Lynn, who supplied acup and prizes for the best project and a runner up. The studentscame up with the ideas for the projects themselves which rangedfrom ‘Investigating the Effect of Acid Rain on BuildingMaterials’ to ‘How to Investigate a Crime Scene’. We had amodel solar system; volcano, and human body and one groupeven made their own telescope.Mark Gaskin from Lawtronic who attended the project displayevening on the 23rd October to judge the award, was hugelyimpressed by the range of work on display. He said choosing awinner was a real challenge as all the projects demonstrated thekeen minds of the students and the amount of work carried outwas very apparent.The group that won the Lawtronic Science Project cup were EllaHumphryes, Hannah Reeve and Phoebe Watts who investigatedthe Rates of Chemical Reactions. Mr Gaskin said their projectshowed clear and methodical experimental technique and anexcellent demonstration of knowledge and understanding in theresearch.

Ella, Hannah and Phoebe receiving the Lawtronic SciencePrize from Mark Gaskin of Lawtronic Ltd.The runners up were Carly Carman, Evan Andrews, NicolaBurrows and Ellie Coldman for their CSI project demonstratingdifferent methods of forensic analysis. There was also aSmithdon Science Department prize that went to Molly Todd,Lauren Williams and Cerys Burridge for their project on Rusting.

Parents and Students at the Project Display Evening onthe 23rd October

This was a really successful event for all the students involvedand we would like to thank the parents for their support inattending the projects evening with their children to see the fruitsof their hard work. All of the work produced was of an excellentstandard and we can’t wait to see what our current year 8 producewhen it’s their turn next autumn.

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POCAHONTAS PLAYERS

'Mother Goose’ Panto update!Well, as you can imagine, with approx seven weeks to go, until'first night', things are rather hectic. The cast have done well,into now rehearsing without their scripts. Making Emma Bentley(a new member to the group) a task to keep up with, as ourprompt! We welcome many other new members to thisproduction. Juliet Slight,  Tanner Swann, and Georgie Staff asthree of the seven dancing ducklings, Rosie Pedlow as the bonnyRag Doll and Luke Enters, as he (hopefully?) gets lots ofaudience Booo's, as the nasty Baron.For the last production of Mary Poppins/Lion King, wepurchased a 'follow Spot'. For  THIS production, we havepurchased the 'follow Spot'  turn-table stand, to whom we see anew recruitment operator, Joseph Rumens. He is proving to bevery reliable and a great help to our Sound and Lights men, Daveand David.Also, adding to the enhancement of the singing , The PocahontasPlayers have purchased an   'organ'  , to which Laura Thomasplays live, along with the Dame and other characters.We once again, thank Jaime Tooley for giving up her evenings,to teach the 'Ducklings' and the 'Heacham Town folk' danceroutines.

Panto Dates/Times etcThurs 24th Jan 2013 - 7.30pmFri 25th Jan 2013 – 7.30pm

Sat 26th Jan 2013 – 2.00pm and 7.30pm

AT HEACHAM PUBLIC HALL, Station Road. Tickets - All Adults £6.00.

For Children 12 years and under £4.00Please phone Janice – 01485-570402 or

Jim 01485-571267Thank you ALL for your continued support, from the ‘busy-

busy’Heacham's Pocahontas Players!

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A BIG THANK YOU FROM HEACHAMCLUB SPORTS AND SOCIAL COMMITTEECar Boot SalesThe final car boot sale took place in mid October after whatwas a very successful year. This was due to the mainlygood weather. Thanks to the support of the people ofHeacham and visitors to the village. A substantial amountof money was raised. This money is being used to supportmany activities that take place within the club. This year’sbig project was the building of the children’s play areawhich has proved to be a huge success with members’children. The committee wishes to extend a grateful“Thank You” to three significant groups of people:1. Everyone who came to the Boot Sales as buyers , We hope that you have enjoyed your “Bargain buys”

2. Everyone who came as sellers.

We hope that you made lots of money.

3. All the Club members who helped to run the sales (and there were many of you).

We hope that you will enjoy the benefits to the club nowand in the future. We look forward to doing it all overagain next year. Please check in the local paper for startdates, hopefully before Easter. In the meantime we wishone and all a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.

And Now:As Christmas approaches many exciting activities aretaking place in the Club and Public Hall in addition toour regular events. You will find details in the “What’son Guide” or in the Club.

Existing and new members always welcome.Why not come and join us for an enjoyable evening out.

Hunstanton Lions ClubWhere has time gone? Christmas is upon usalready. Hunstanton Lions wish to thank you allfor your generous donations and supportthroughout 2012.

Hunstanton Lions have now put the finishing touches to ourSanta Grotto ready for visitors. We look forward to seeing youthere.We have had a tremendous response for our Turkey & TinselLunches this year. Thanks to all for booking so promptly. Forthose of you who are attending our Christmas lunches at theUnited Services Club - "Bon Appétit".

Santa’s Grotto 8th & 9th December and 15th & 16th December,11am - 4pm. Entrance fee £4. Refreshments available. Comealong and visit Father Christmas in our Grotto, who has presentsfor all.

Christmas Tree Festival 14th, 15th & 16th December inHunstanton Town Hall. Hunstanton Lions will have a decoratedtree on display in the Town Hall. Please come along and viewall the trees on display.200 Club Winners for November 2012Linda Watts, Danielle Radcliffe, Elizabeth Rybak, Colin Roberts

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMASAND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Jane Scott

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Norfolk Lavender at Heacham–perfect forthe whole familyOne of the best kept secrets in North Norfolk is how much greatstuff there is to do for the whole family at Norfolk Lavenderin Heacham.

Norfolk Lavender has anextensive Garden and Giftcentre, a Herb Garden and ishome to the NationalCollection of Lavenders.There is also a fascinatingLavender Oil Still. In 2010they opened the landscapedFragrant Meadow Gardens,Woodland Walk and theever-popular Animal Farm.

The two imaginativelystocked gift shops are brimming with wonderful gift ideas, and you’llfind an extensive choice of uniquely fragrant Norfolk Lavenderproducts and plants. 01485 570 384 /www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk

Unique Interiors andGifts has a huge showroomand is home to a largecollection of Sia homefashion accessories andlatest furniture collections.Offering a contemporarycoastal feel throughout, in

keeping with its surroundings, Unique is full of inspiration. Theshowroom is brimming with offers and has an extensive collection of'unique' gift ideas alongside designer furnishings suitable for anyhome.

They also have the most gorgeous collection of Christmasdecorations and trees. Leave the kids with dad in Farmer Fred’s anddo your Christmas shopping in peace!

01485 570 775 / www.uniquegiftsandinteriors.co.uk

Lavender Kitchen Café andRestaurant is a spacious café-restaurant serving the very bestof local Norfolk produce, and isopen daily from 9am. Breakfastis served till 11am and lunchfrom 12 – 3pm. Perfect if youneed to sit down after you’vebeen round all the activities atNorfolk Lavender!

Supper Evenings are everythird Thursday of the month,

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19th November, and must be booked in advance with a minimumgroup size of four people. Christmas Party nights with live music areon Thursday evenings in December: 6th, 13th, 20th. No minimumgroup size, although booking and deposit essential.

To book call: 01485 571965

Walsingham Farm Shop ishoused in a newly converted barnat Norfolk Lavender, once thelavender distillery, allowing loadsof space to browse the wonderdisplay of mainly locally sourcedproducts. They aim to offer thebest they can of locally sourcedNorfolk food, with a full butcherycounter, and open kitchens in theshop so you can watch the foodpreparation as it happens.

They offer an amazing pre-order service. Drop in your shopping list(before you take the kids to Farmer Fred’s) and they will have yourorder packed and ready for you to pick up later. Christmas orders foreverything from turkeys and joints of meat through to cheeses andpickles now being taken. They also have wonderful hampers that makea perfect Christmas gift.

01485 570 002/ www.walsinghamfarmshop.co.uk

Kids love the excitingworld of Farmer Fred’sIndoor Adventure PlayBarn, East Anglia’spremier adventure playarea. This marvellousfacility, perfect for rainydays, offers children from0-12 years, a 3D playexperience, stimulatingtheir imaginations and

transporting them to a vivid world of adventure and fun.The 0-2 years baby/toddler area is full of stimulating, sensory

equipment and for 2-4’s they have a specially designed ‘lowropes’adventure course.

It is ideal for children’s parties and do call them for details of theirChristmas parties.

With free wifi and restaurant standard food in their café there’ssomething to make the grown ups smile too! 01485 579 526 /www.farmerfredsplaybarnnorfolk.co.uk

Rocks N’ Rubies openedtheir doors in the spring of2011 and offer an excitingand contemporary range ofFashion & Silver jewellery.Whether it’s a small gift, agrand gesture, or a treat foryourself, you’ll find it inRocks N’ Rubies.

Amongst their widerange of products you will

find Indian silk sari bracelets, leather jewellery, gorgeous semi preciousstones & pearls, Venetian glass pieces, simple silver and even trendywatches. Some of the ranges are so ‘on-trend’ they have been spottedon top celebrities such as Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon as wellas the beautiful Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton.

So get ‘on trend’ and visit Rock N’Rubies – Christmas couldn’t beeasier for the mums, sisters and daughters in your life! The lovelymanager Kerry and her team are on hand with lots of useful advice.

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THE POTTING SHED“To everything there is a season...a time toplant and a time to pluck up that which isplanted”Ecclesiastes 3:1-2I said to the man who stood at the gate of the

year, “give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown”and he replied, “go out into the darkness and put your hand intothe hand of God. That shall be to you better than a light andsafer than a known way! ”And so my friends we come to the end of ‘The Potting Shed.’ Ithas been a long journey, started with some trepidation, continuedwith some satisfaction and much joy at times and finishing withsadness. This last year has, as most of you know, been especiallyheart rending for my family and I and, as you know, I haddecided that that this would be it for me.Then, I received a letter from Australia. From Val and BrianStebbings who used to live in Heacham and who for many yearshave received The Heacham Newsletter, first from Val’s mum(Mrs Raines of Kenwood Road) and then from Val’s cousin,Moira Barnes. It was a lovely letter, hand written and broughttears to my eyes (something that happens more frequently sinceI lost my beloved Jill). Val and Brian obviously still have fondmemories of Heacham. Whilst I am a Norfolk boy, born in Lynn,myselfI and the family have now lived in this village for 42years, more than half my lifetime. And still, people stop and askfor directions and I haven’t a clue! But I love the place toodespite the fact that given half a chance, the developers wouldstick a load more houses here.Anyway, as a direct result of reading Val’s letter, which thankedme for my articles over the past years, I have decided not to giveup after all. Mind you, whilst I think I will plod on, doing amonthly story, I think the format will change. As I have said,one cannot really carry on writing the same stuff, year on yearso I think I shall try and cover a wider range of topics. ObviouslyI will continue to talk about gardens, especially my experienceswith my own plot but I’m going to try and widen my horizonsand discuss other things that interest, captivate or make me cross.So it will be a mish-mash of stuff. If it doesn’t work, I shall giveit all up but I’m going to give it another year. If any of you wantme to talk about things that interest you, let me know. It will, Ihope be a sort of twitter in print (for someone who has neverused twitter, Facebook or any other of those on-line chat sitesthe whole exercise could be interesting, or very boring!)I went to a meeting at the parish office recently. It was called a“Green Team meeting” There weren't many of us there. But withluck that may change. The idea is to get our village, (and it isour village, many of us have lived here a long time, some of usall our lives), to develop a true sense of identity, to make it a

place we are proud to live in. The Borough Council are verykeen to increase recycling levels and by the time you read this,you will have received a leaflet setting out the new collectionscheme. Our team also discussed energy conservation and theuse of solar panels, which a number of people in the village havehad installed. This is not cheap but the return is good.Anyway we have decided to have another meeting - anyone cancome - this will be on December 13th at the parish office at 12noon. So, come along and say your piece. I have agreed to puta page in the newsletter each month, starting in the Februaryissue.The first article I still have on record was from May 2000. Theprevious two articles had been all about making compost. Thewhole article was only 480 words and basically told you how touse the stuff. 13 years later there are Master composters whohave been on courses and what have you. I do not belong to thisAugust group but I have made many tonnes of compost over thelast 40 odd years. So, what I’m going to do is start right back atthe beginning and pick out juicy bits from old articles, tweakthem a bit if necessary and throw them at you again. “Oh joy”,I hear you cry, “what fun!” At least you will find a use for allthe old kitchen roll and wastepaper that until now went in therecycling bin. Of course, instead of having to type all the stuffagain, I will, with luck, be able to cut and paste bits and save noend of time.Talking about PV panels, I read that “developers” are nowbuying up large tracts of land and covering it in said panels. Thisis iniquitous and is nothing to do with low carbon electricitygeneration but lots to do with making money - for the developers.If our lovely government did its job, they would encouragepeople to put the panels on their roofs. Just imagine how manymegawatts of useful, green, electricity could be generated ifevery home had panels on the roof especially if the cost wassubsidised as wind generators are now.Getting back to the garden, my veg plot is now cleared, some ofit is already mulched with compost and/or horse manure (stillavailable free and in vast quantities from the stables on LamseyLane), I have collected loads of leaves to make leafmould fromand I just have to tidy the flower beds. I’ve cleared out thegreenhouse ready to clean and disinfect and I’ve put straw downbetween the raised beds so I don’t trample mud into the house(just straw!)I’m stopping there. I would just like to close by wishing you alla very happy and contented Christmas and a fruitful andenjoyable New Year. It’s been a joy to do these articles and Ijust hope that even doing things different next year, I can amuseyou just a bit.

Michael DrewEd: A huge thank you to Mike for the Potting Shed articles overthe years and for deciding NOT to give up just yet!

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Memories of Christmas PastIt was 1944, my older brother had been killed in the war inFebruary and after a three month illness my father died atthe end of November. So it was going to be a very sadChristmas and a very meagre one – no such thing as SocialSecurity in those days. The little amount of savings hadbeen spent during dad’s illness. My mother ordered theusual Christmas Day rabbit from the butchers and didn’tprepare anything much for Christmas due to lack of funds.All the time she was seeking a job. Christmas Eve cameand as there was no cash she had to cancel the rabbit at thebutchers. My brother and I made paper chains to hangacross the room and decorated the usual little Christmastree.My mother was a member of the local church Women’sFellowship. On Christmas Eve, one of the ladies from thegroup brought money from a collection they had held. Itwas almost £5 – riches indeed. My mother hurried to thebutchers shop but the rabbit had been sold to someone else,so that year we had sage and onion stuffing and vegetablesfor Christmas dinner. Our presents were a hand knitted FairIsle pullover (from pulled down wool) for my brother anda new outfit for my old doll for my present. I still have thedoll but not the outfit.We had a happy Christmas. The gift from the ladies wasput away and eked out for the future but in the New Yearmy mother managed to find a job, but that is another tale.Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.Count your blessings.

A Heachamite

Tax Returns & Tax Credits: Dates & Deadlines!Supplied by Kathryn Gigg, Chartered Accountants, Hunstanton

20125 December 2012 The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement31 December 2012 Private companies with 31 March 2012year ends should file their accounts at Companies HouseCorporation Tax returns for accounting periods ended 31December 2011 should be filed with HMRCDeadline for filing a 2011/12 personal tax return online in orderfor HMRC to collect any tax underpaid via your PAYE tax codefor 2013/14 provided it is less than £3,000

20137 January 2013 The high income child benefit charge comesinto effect for those with annual income over £50,00031 January 2013 There are many deadlines on this date:Private companies with 30 April 2012 year ends should file theiraccounts at Companies HouseCorporation Tax returns for accounting periods ended 31 January2012 should reach HMRCIncome Tax Self Assessment filing and payment:Filing deadline for 2011/12 personal, partnership and trustreturns filed online, or for paper returns which cannot be filedonlineBalancing payments of Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax for2011/12 and first payment on account for 2012/13Deadline to amend a 2010/11 tax returnDeadline to file an outstanding 2010/11 return to avoid atax-geared penaltyDeadline to file an outstanding 2008/09 return to displace adetermination IR35 companies and partnerships – deadline to makecorrections to the P35 and settle outstanding PAYE and Class 1

NIC for 2011/12 to qualify for the concession under whichpenalties will not be charged for failing to make correct returnsby the normal due date of 19 May 2012 NIC: deadline to notify liability for Class 2 NIC whereself-employment began in 2011/12, to avoid a penalty NIC: last day for claiming a repayment of Class 2 NICs for2011/12 on grounds that earnings were below the exception limit Tax credits: last day to renew 2012/13 tax credits (if the31 July 2012 deadline was missed and the claimant can showgood cause) or to provide final income figures for 2011/12 (ifrenewal was done by 31 July 2012 using an estimate) 1 February 2013 Initial £100 penalty imposed where 2012Tax Return has not been filed!Caution: This list has been produced as a guide to highlight general issues whichmay be of interest. It is not suitable for full professional advice and specialistassistance should be sought in relation to any particular circumstance.Accordingly, no responsibility for loss occasioned to any persons acting orrefraining from acting as a result of any material in this list can be accepted byKathryn Gigg Chartered Accountants, Business Advisers and Tax Consultants.© Kathryn Gigg 2012

Slimming World GroupNow double sessions every

Tuesday evenings atSt. Mary’s Church Hall,

Heacham.5.30pm and 7.30 pm.

Further details contact:Ann on 01553 763949

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Scallywags Parent, Baby and Toddler groupsuccessfully re-opens!

We were delighted to open our doors for the first time onWednesday 7th November, welcoming 17 adults and 22children of pre school age during the morning!We had great fun and attendance reflected our belief that thisis a much needed community facility. Thank you to everyonewho came and for all the help with handing out snacks andclearing up. A special thank you must go to our brilliant tealady, Liz, who supplied us all with refreshments and a smile!We would also like to say a very special thank you toHunstanton and District Lions Club for their generousdonation. We were able to put the money towards buying afantastic big alphabet carpet which we all sat on at the end forsome music and songs.We would also like to say thank you to all the businesses thathave put up our posters and the health visitors for handing outflyers on our behalf. It is greatly appreciated. Also to Mike,Stuart, Luke, Cissy, Tommy, Merry, Thea, for all their helpfixing, tidying, and overall patience.We will be running every Wednesday during term time9.30-11am. There’ll be lots of toys to play with, arts and craftsactivities, stories, singing, snack time for the children and theall important cuppa for the grown ups.The cost is £2.If you would like any more information then please call Clareon 07816 913657 or Jo on 07521 447284So come along - we very much look forward to seeing youthere!We were very sorry to hear about the death of George Graby.We very much enjoyed meeting him and valued his supportand advice in getting Scallywags back up andrunning. We send our love and thoughts to hisfriends and family.

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Events at Hunstanton LibraryFor further information about these events (or to book yourplace where necessary) please contact the library on (01485)532280 or pop in.Christmas Coffee MorningSaturday 8th December 2012 – 10.00am-12.00 noonStart the festive season with a coffee and mince pie at the libraryas you browse for your books! Test your knowledge of Christ-mas with a festive quiz! Refreshments free but donations wel-come.Audio book group at Hunstanton LibraryWednesday 19th December 2012 – 10.30am-12.00 noonIf you are visually impaired please come along and rediscoverthe joy of literature and lively discussion of every aspect of thewritten word. For further information please contact Mark orSimon on 01603 629558.Join Up January at Hunstanton LibraryThroughout January 2013.Join Hunstanton Library during January and you could win aprize! Anyone joining Hunstanton Library during Januarywill be entered into a draw to win one of the following prizes:Adults - a hardback copy of 'Jamie's Great Britain' by JamieOliver. Children - Moshi Monsters 'Where's Moshi?' boardgame and 3 free DVD (OR 2 free games) loans.Hunstanton Town Read, One Book, One Town

Starts Saturday 5th January 2013 – 10.00amHunstanton Library is on a mission to see how many membersof the local community they can encourage to read and share thesame book at the same time. This time there is a choice of twovery different books! You can read one or both of them! JojoMoyes – ‘Me Before You’ or Jo Nesbo – ‘The Leopard’.How you can take part: The Town Read will start at HunstantonLibrary on Saturday 5th January at 10am - come along and getyour copy of the book(s)! Join us for a Hunstanton Town ReadCoffee Morning on Friday 8th March 10.30am - 12 noon.Hunstanton Town Read runs from Saturday 5th January toSaturday 9th March.Family History Online for Beginners

Thursday 10th January 2013 – 1.00pm-3.00pmIf you're beginning to trace your family history and would likean introduction to the websites available, book in for this ses-sion. Booking essential. Please note this session is for beginnersonly.Knit and Knatter

Tuesday 15th January 2013 - 2.00pm-4.00pmIf you fancy having a chat to others while knitting, then comealong to our Knit and Knatter sessions. Fourth Tuesday of themonth 2 - 4pm. Refreshments will be provided but please bringalong your own needles and wool.Scrabble Club at Hunstanton Library

Wednesday 23rd January 2013 – 10.00am -12.00 noonCome along and join in a game of scrabble at HunstantonLibrary. Fourth Wednesday in the month. Refreshments provid-ed. Booking required as places are limited.Get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch!

Saturday 26th January 2013 – 10.30am – 12.00 noonCome along for a storytime then join in lots of activities to getready for the Big Garden Birdwatch! Children must be accom-panied by an adult. Places limited so booking required.

HEACHAM IN BLOOM

The past few workdays have been very chilly and, although weare not put off by much, we did call an early halt to one sessionwhere we were caught by hailstones not once but twice. Manythanks to Alan and Viv Walker who donated some lovely shrubsfrom their garden which we have re-planted at North Beach.We have planted hundreds of polyanthus to brighten up thewinter and spring months. We were delighted to hear thatHeacham Carpet Bowls Club will be sponsoring the roundaboutat North Beach for a further year and we look forward toreporting more sponsors of Heacham In Bloom in the nextedition. We are also looking at planting more daffodils,crocuses and snowdrops. In the next few weeks we will beplacing orders for bedding plants for next season in our 2013theme colours of deep purple and cerise pink. Thank you to allof you who have bought our Heacham In Bloom Calendar andfinally a Merry Xmas and a “Blooming” good New Year fromall the team.

Steve PercyChairman of Heacham In Bloom

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Brancaster Camera ClubWe have the following meetings planned for January

(weather permitting)Tuesday, 8th January 2013

A club evening - 'My best print in 2012'Tuesday, 22nd January 2013

'An evening with Bill Day'Bill is a popular and well known local photographer. He willbring along a selection of his prints and talk about his work.Visitors always welcome at our club evenings. Contact nos.

Jim Till on 01485 210013 or Wendy Calow on 01553 674725.We will be pleased to see you.

BUSHEL & STRIKEPudding Club:A huge thank you yet again for all of you taking part – fantasticdesserts as always. Well done and a huge thank you to Chrisand Anita Hawkins for judging the desserts. Thanks as alwaysto Tolly for everything, the last Pudding Club for 2012.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.

Paula & Mark

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Douglas!

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Incinerator UpdateIf the incinerator is defeated at the public inquiry, it would helppave the way for better/cheaper waste treatments. A bettersolution could actually bring benefits to West Norfolk insteadof blight it. Please do what you can to help win the inquiry.Above all else the easiest thing that anyone can do is simply turnup and watch it, bringing friends and family. Listen to both side’sarguments and judge for yourself whether planning should berefused.

The initial meeting was held at Lynn Sports on 28th November2012. The next important date is February 26th 2013 10am at theCorn Exchange. Please visit www.farmerscampaign.org to seehow easily you can help.

The very popular Indoor Christmas Market returns on 8th Dec2012 at Fairgreen Farms, Hill Road, Fair Green, Middleton,PE32 1RN 9am-5pm. Arts & crafts, live harp music, choir,mulled wine, raffle prize draw. Entry 50p, kids free. We are alsopublishing the 2013 KLWIN cartoon calendar.Please come to our fund raising events - we have to raise around£25,000 to pay for all the professional help needed..

Mike KnightsFairgreen Farms

For more informationplease visitwww.west-norfolk.gov.uk/refuseandrecyclingor call us on01553 616200.

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Smithdon High SchoolI am delighted to welcome your son or daughter back to ourschool after what I hope has been a refreshing break for them.There is no doubt that the first half term of this academic yearwas the calmest and most successful for many, many years. Icontinue to be immensely proud of the students and the effortthey make to be ‘even better’.We begin this half term by welcoming back Mrs Soper on herreturn from maternity leave. The school has also said goodbyeto Miss Brinkman, who has left the school after more than twentyyears’ service. Miss Brinkman has decided to take ‘time out’ ofeducation for a while to support her own family, who are dealingwith many challenges. These two changes have resulted in somerevisions to Science timetables.We continue to be monitored by Ofsted and to help us in thisrespect, I would be most grateful if all parents could visit theParent View website (parentview.ofsted.gov.uk) and providefeedback on our school. I believe that everyone associated withthe school has a big part to play in ensuring that we gain thereputation we now deserve. I am delighted that while all schoolshave sent back various GCSE scripts for re-marking, SmithdonHigh School remains second in the local league table of thirteenother High Schools. Our five or more A*- C percentage(including English and Maths) now stands at 61%.We were pleased to welcome a party of Spanish students to ourschool at the start of the term. The group were accommodatedin the community by parents, staff and friends of the school.We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyoneconcerned for their support. The students became fullyintegrated into the life of the school, attending lessons,assemblies, form periods, etc. The group followed on from theChinese and Italian students who were with us during the secondhalf of the last academic year. I strongly believe that becauseour students live in an isolated area, they need to be exposed toas many cultures as possible. The world we live in today isshrinking fast and it is imperative that schools foster goodrelations with different countries and cultures.The Mathematics trip to Paris took place during the last weekbefore half term. All our students displayed a very positiveattitude and behaved well throughout the visit. The group visitedthe Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe during their first evening.On completion of their mathematics activities on the second day,they also visited the maths exhibition at La Villette, as well asthe Louvre, Palais Royale and Les Invalides. The day concludedwith a most enjoyable evening boat trip on the Seine and a visitto the Hard Rock Café.The visit would not be complete without a day in Disneylandand the group were fortunate to arrive on a quiet day whenqueues for the rides were short. Prior to their return journey thefollowing day, they also found time to visit the Cité Europe.Adverse weather conditions delayed the return ferry crossing,but overall this was another successful and enjoyable trip.I was pleased to welcome a surprisingly large number of parentsto the inaugural PTA meeting. At the meeting we discussedwhat our aims should be and how such an organisation could bedeployed to help and support our community’s school.We agreed that the PTA would:

· Raise funds to benefit educational activities takingplace at the school.

· Provide a forum in which parents could find out moreabout specific educational issues such as ‘What doreports mean?’, ‘What is an academy?’, ‘What dostudents have to do in GCSE lessons?’ or ‘Which

reading books will help my son or daughter?’ The areasto be covered need to be identified by YOU, the parents.

· Provide a means by which questions can be answered.We agreed that we should start our work with one fundraisingactivity and one educational topic. I am grateful to Mrs Swannand Mrs Pike for helping to get this initiative off to a flying start.I am delighted to report that the number of times we have hadto exclude students from school continues to fall dramatically,indicating and underlining the transformation taking place at theschool. The data given below makes the situation absolutelyclear: Days lost: September/October 2012 9 September/October 2011 26 September/October 2010 57It is no wonder that prospective parents visiting us during thenormal school day were so impressed by the calm, orderly andquiet learning environment they observed for themselves. Thisis a far more useful observation than listening to the outdatedand inaccurate ‘tittle tattle’ which seems to circulate among avery small proportion of the local community.We continue to impress on our students the need for an orderlyapproach to the day, high standards of dress and to focus onlearning. I am proud of the manner in which the students haveresponded and have ‘done even better’ this year. However, whilewe continue to praise, congratulate and encourage, it is also truethat from time to time we have to punish.The school sometimes has to temporarily exclude students fromthe school. We have decided that this may appear to providestudents with an additional ‘holiday’ rather than the severepunishment that it really is. To address this situation the schoolhas created an ‘Internal Exclusion Unit’ which isolates studentsthroughout the whole day from all contact with their peers, butkeeps them hard at work.The aims of the Internal Exclusion Unit are:

· to reduce the number of students excluded from main-stream education

· to encourage students to modify their behaviour

· to ensure that any student who is internally excludedhas access to the school curriculum

The Internal Exclusion Unit will be used for students who havecommitted a serious act of misbehaviour and would previouslyhave received a fixed-term exclusion of between one and fivedays. Fixed-term internal exclusions will not replace fixed-termexclusions from school in every case and where the school feelsthat it is appropriate, a student may receive a fixed-termexclusion.The Internal Exclusion Unit will also be used as a disciplinarymeasure which follows on from other procedures used in theschool. Before a student is internally excluded, other procedureswill have been explored, such as lunchtime or after schooldetentions, departmental procedures, reports and parentalinvolvement. A student should be aware that if his or herbehaviour is inappropriate and a continuing issue, internalexclusion will be the outcome. Internal exclusion of a studentwill be decided at the discretion of the Head of Year and theAssistant Headteacher.May I take this opportunity to remind all students and theirparents that mobile phones, ipods, etc must not be used bystudents anywhere in the school from 8.30am to 3.00pm. If they

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are seen using these devices, staff will confiscate them andthey will not be returned until the following Friday lunchtime. If a device is confiscated on a Friday, it will not bereturned until the following Friday. We do not want toconfiscate these items, but we will not tolerate their useduring the school day. The Local Authority Legal Team hascategorically confirmed that the school is acting within itsrights in this respect. Thank you to the vast majority ofparents and students who have acted so responsibly andsupported the school in its efforts to ensure that a learningculture pervades all we do.Thank you to all students, parents and staff for your patienceregarding the delayed bus departures during September. Iwas not at all happy with this situation, but am pleased toreport that since 1 October, the buses have been leaving theschool more promptly than ever at the end of the day. Wecontinue to work closely with the bus companies and I knowthat as a result of the diligence shown by all staff, particularlyMrs Dixon and Mr Edmonds, as well as the drivers, thebehaviour of our students on the buses compares very, veryfavourably with all the other schools in our area. Well doneagain to our students.Mr Durrant would like to pass on his sincere congratulationsto all his Year 7 students who have made a most successfultransition to Smithdon High School and an excellent start toKey Stage 3. Every single student has received a largenumber of merits from their teachers, showing a sense ofpurpose and engagement with their learning which the schoolis thrilled to see. This bodes well for an exciting future asthe school continues its rapid improvements. Mr Durrant andall of the Year 7 team would like to thank the students andtheir families for their hard work and support in making thishappen.Sports News:Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 boys have all made competitive startsin the football league this term. The Year 7 team won theirfirst round county cup game 5-3 against Downham and aredue to play Wymondham College in the next round. TheSixth form team have played two friendly fixtures, beatingSpringwood 2-0 and narrowly losing 2-1 to COWA.The under 14 and 16 netball teams have made a fantastic startto the league.Oliver and Edward Little have both qualified to representWest Norfolk Schools in the regional Skiing competition.The Year 11 rugby team put on an impressive performanceagainst Springwood, winning 44 - 14 and but narrowly lost32 - 28 to KLA. The PE Department also organised a trip tosee the England Rugby team play at Twickenham on 10November.Fixtures taking place between now and February half terminclude West Norfolk Cross Country, Table Tennis,Badminton and Basketball competitions.Thank you for taking the time and trouble to read thisnewsletter. I look forward to the second half of the autumnterm with a sense of anticipation and faith in our young people.

Mr J M GoodchildHeadmaster

Please visit the school website(www.smithdon.norfolk.sch.uk) for news and informationon events and all subject areas. You will also find thecanteen’s new winter menus in the catering section.

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POCAHONTAS CALENDAR GIRLS 2013One  Monday evening during October,  an idea was jokinglysuggested that we (the older female members of The PocahontasPlayers) make a Calendar Girls type calendar. The followingMonday we had a meeting to discuss poses, accessories, and,mainly, for what charity we would raise funds for? Thefollowing Monday, our lighting studio was all set up (thank youDave Curtis, for giving up your office!) and our 12 photographswere taken. Although we were all women together, it wasn't theeasiest thing to do, but as the evening wore on we got braverand, as you can imagine, had lots and lots of giggles and laughter.We needed 12 sponsors to sponsor £50 for each month. We hadall 12 within 3 days! Amazing! The following Monday, allphotos were 'set' with each sponsor, waiting to go to print.  Alldone in the space of 3 enthusiastic weeks!Our target is to raise £1,000. The money raised will be  forHeacham Group Surgery to purchase a 24 hour AmbulatoryBlood Pressure Monitor. These monitors cost £1,355. You neverknow, we could, with YOUR HELP, raise the total amount.Calendars will be on sale at Heacham Post Office, Suttons EstateAgents, Chop n' Change, Scent With Love and Cherry TreeChocolates in Hunstanton, plus Jennings Store, or call 01485570402. Price £6.50. We are delighted that that they have saidthat they will sell the calendars for us.Our models age ranges are from 36 to 92!Front Cover Calendar Girls (from L to R):Back row - Juliet Slight, Jean Smith, Jeannie Tooley, Janet Race,Heather Conner, Lin Woodley.Middle row - Jaime Tooley, Janet Fuller, Jemma Greef, JoanneJackson.Front row - Janice Curtis.Thank you from the Pocahontas Calendar Girls, proving thatLIFE really is a DRAMA!!!

Chase the January blues away at the LibraryLibrary staff will be trying to entice more people inNorfolk to become a library member in the new year whenthey launch their annual Join Up January campaign.More than 5,000 people joined the library in Norfolk inJanuary this year, double the number that joined inDecember 2011. It’s free to become a library member andquick and easy to do so, and a library card really is apassport to lots of opportunities for all ages. Just some ofthe great reasons to be a library member in Norfolk arelisted below.During January, a voucher sheet with offers on DVD hireand book reservations among others will also be availableto members when they borrow an item from the library.There will only be a set amount available though, so makeone of your new year’s resolutions to visit your locallibrary soon to avoid missing out.Look out for more information in your library and on thelibraries’ pages of the County Council website(www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries) for more Join up Januarynews.Did you know…

· There are 47 County Council library buildings inNorfolk?

· And 13 mobile libraries that make regular stopsacross the county, particularly in more rural areas?

· That you can borrow up to 15 items from thelibrary at any one time?

· That you can renew items online or over the phone?· That you can return your items to any Norfolk

County Council library?· That the library service has licences to a number

of paid-for websites that members can use for free,including www.ancestry.co.uk that allows peopleto trace their family history?

· That you can borrow maps and travel guides fromthe library at no cost?

· That you can access high-speed internet and youremail for free?

That Norfolk County Council has a digital library thatallows all library members to download and borrowebooks for free from the comfort of their own home?When the period of the loan has run out, the ebooksimply disappears from your PC or compatible e-reader.Find the digital library athttp://digitallibrary.norfolk.gov.uk.

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HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD

Parish Council Meetings November in Brief

Dog Fouling: Members of the Council met with the BoroughCouncil Enforcement Officer and details of specific complaintswere handed over. The Officer agreed to start a formalinvestigation. The Officer also provided advice which memberswould take into account as part of the Parish Council’s ownscheme to deter fouling.60th Flood Anniversary: The Council noted that there wouldbe a series of events to mark the 60th Anniversary of the 1953Flood. The Council and Church intended to include both schoolsin the arrangements.Heacham Green Team: The Council noted that the firstmeeting had taken place and that there was sufficient interest informing a Green Team.Brays Pit: The NEC Committee announced that there would bea work party set up on 10 February at Brays Pit.Village Sport Coordinator: The Council announced that JamesPollard had agreed to take on the role of Village SportsCoordinator. Mr Pollard’s main role would be to coordinate theHeacham team for the inter-village sports.Church Green: The Council noted that there had been somedamage to the wooden seat sited on the Green opposite theChurch. Mr Peter Colvin had volunteered to make the necessaryrepairs. The seat had been purchased by the Heacham Guidesand Brownies to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.

Grit BinsHopefully they will not be needed, but if icy there are numerousGrit Bins at key points in the village. Please use salt sparinglyfrom the grit bins. A tablespoon of salt will treat an area of 1m².Please note that grit is only for use on the public highway andfootways in the vicinity of the bin.  It should never be taken fromthese bins for use on private drives or paths.  Anyone doing so,runs the risk of being accused of theft.

County Council Teleshopping ServiceDo you need help with your shopping? Do you need someoneto deliver your groceries at a time to suit you? Do you need helpwith unpacking? Membership of the Teleshopping Service is£10.00 a quarter or Rainy Day membership, ideal in the winter,is £10.00 for 6 deliveries at any time of the year. Contact 01603638435 for more details.

Christmas RubbishThere will be extra recycling sacks available to use over theChristmas period. The sacks, which are to be used in addition tothe green bin, will be available free of charge from HeachamParish Council Office and Heacham Library. Only these sacksshould be placed on or beside the green bin on your designatedcollection day after Christmas and up until the end of January.For those of you who find your black bins are full, extra wastecan be disposed in separate black bags which are sealed withspecial red tags which are available for purchase at the ParishCouncil Office ,priced £1.20.

Station Road ToiletsThe Borough Council have closed the toilets in Station Road toavoid the danger of a burst pipe. The toilets will be reopened atEaster.

Changes to the Bin Collection ServiceThe Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk isintroducing a new bin collection service from 2 April 2013. Youshould have received a leaflet explaining the changes, but if not,please read on. The main changes are the introduction of aweekly collection of food waste and the collection of the blackbins and the green bins on alternate weeks. These changes willhelp the council to increase recycling from 37% to nearer 50%.The new service also reduces contract costs to the council, andtherefore the council tax payer by around £1m per year. Tofacilitate these changes, new bins are being delivered betweenthe end of January and the end of March. Most households willreceive:

- A new grey 23-litre food waste bin

- A new grey 7-litre kitchen caddy (plus an initial sup-ply of 50 compostable liners)

- A new black 240-litre bin to replace the current black140-litre bin (the 140-litre bin will be collected andrecycled when your new bin is delivered.)

Those households with black bag collections or communal binswill also receive kitchen caddies for food waste. Anyonewishing to keep their existing 140-litre black bin for the newalternate weekly collection, rather than receiving the newlarger 240-litre bin, can do so. Simply complete the onlineform by visiting the website www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/refuseandrecycling or by calling 01553 616200.All requests to keep the 140-litre bin must be received beforeChristmas. Information about how to use the new service willbe delivered early next year. Calendars detailing collection dateswill be delivered to households before the new service starts.For further information please visit www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/refuseandrecycling or call on 01553 616200.

Notice of Parish Council Vacancy

A vacancy has arisen on Heacham Parish Council for a ParishCouncillor. This vacancy will be filled by cooption rather thanelection. Interested parties should contact the Parish CouncilOffice for further information or present themselves at the nextParish Council meeting which will be held at the Parish Officeon Tuesday 18 December at 7.30pm

The Clerk

Christmas Opening TimesParish Council Office Closed 24 Dec & Opens 2 Jan

Heacham Library Closed 24 Dec & Opens 4 JanHeacham Parish Council members and staff wish everyone avery Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

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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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 12.30NOURSE DR/INGLEBY CL 12.15 SITKA CLOSE 12.50ROLFE CRESCENT 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