April 2014

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2 Editorial Spring has certainly sprung, at long last, and our villages are basking in the cheerful, golden glow that only daffodils can bring. The emergence of these emblematic flowers not only April 2014 heralds the start of a new season, but also reminds us that Community Magazine for Coltishall, Easter is imminent (not that we need reminding, though, Horstead with Stanninghall, Great & given the January arrival of chocolate Easter eggs in most Little Hautbois, & shops). Badersfield. Take a glance at the ‘What’s On’ calendar on the next page, and we’re sure you’ll agree there is plenty going on in the Volunteer Editorial Team coming month – starting with the Pop-up Café at Horstead Secretary: Philippa Weightman Tithe Barn on April 1 st , which has now been scheduled for 737 962 the first Tuesday of every month owing to the popularity of [email protected] the first event in March. Then, on Friday 4 th April , why not Treasurer: Anne Gilbert assemble a team and take part in the quiz at the Rising Sun? 737 577 This event is raising money for an extremely worthy cause, [email protected] the Meningitis Research Foundation. Something else that we sincerely hope you would consider a Compilation: David Pye worthy cause is your monthly community magazine. Last 738 599 month we expressed our need for an Advertising Sales [email protected] Manager to join the team, for the purpose of selling space to Advertising Renewals: new advertisers, but we are sad to say that we have not had Margaret Woodham any response. Can you spare a few hours a week to support the publication? If so, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 736 411 [email protected] Also last month we announced the departure of our Distribution Manager, Mike Hewitt, who is returning to full- Advertising Copy: time work. Without someone to collect the finished Derek Allday magazines from the printer, deliver them to the bulk 738 032 deliverers and oversee all of the distribution rounds, nobody [email protected] would receive a copy of The Marlpit through their letterbox each month. Please contact us if you believe that you could Distribution: Mike Hewitt fill this crucial role. 738 470 [email protected] The Marlpit is indeed a continuously evolving entity, developing both in terms of the volunteers that make it Sub Editors: possible and the way in which the magazine reaches and Susan Bunn - 739 215 interacts with its readers. Not only can you view entire back Gemma Carter - 736 976. editions on our website, stretching back to 2010, but you [email protected] can also now find us on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/TheMarlpit So, why not join our forward- Webeditor: Edwin Bunn thinking team and start giving something back to your 739 215 [email protected] community? www.themarlpit.com From all of us here at The Marlpit, we hope you have a very happy Easter weekend – and watch out for those April Fools! Facebook Page: Gemma Carter 736 976 The Editors www.facebook.com/TheMarlpit

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3 Our local Representatives

[Member of Parliament ] Keith Simpson, The Stable, Church Farm, Attlebridge, NR9 5ST Tel: 865763 [Member of Parliament ] Norman Lamb, Unit 4, The Garden Centre, Nursery Drive, Nth Walsham, NR28 0DR Tel: 01692 403752 [ County Councillor] Thomas Garrod, 32a Station Road, Ormesby St Margaret, NR29 3NH Tel: 07515 356821 [ District Councillor] Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, Coltishall, NR12 7AA Tel: 738577

Coltishall Parish Councillors www.coltishall.org.uk [Chairman] Robert Watson, 12 Westbourne Road, Coltishall, NR12 7HT Tel: 738857 [Vice Chairman] Mike Warren, 39 College Close, Coltishall, NR12 7DT Tel: 738332 [Parish Clerk] Barbara Elvy, 1 Drovers Rest, Kirstead Green, Brooke, NR15 1EW Tel: 01508 558761 John Harding, 2 Church Street, Coltishall, NR12 7DJ Tel: 737721 Doreen Snelling, Red House, Church Street, Coltishall, NR12 7DJ Tel: 737955 Michael Spinks, Alan’s View, 11 Frogge Lane, Great Hautbois, NR12 7JT Tel: 737332 Mark Rischmiller, 36 Ling Way, Coltishall, NR12 7HX Tel: 737748 Keith Childerhouse, 9 Kings Road, Coltishall, NR12 7DX Tel: 737797 Sue Brodie, 15 Kings Road, Coltishall, NR12 7DX Tel: 738561 Mike Kirkham, 20 College Close, Coltishall, NR12 7DT Tel: 739117 Penny Loiez, 19 White Lion Road, Coltishall, NR12 7AS Tel: 926428 Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Councillors www.horsteadparishcouncil.org.uk [Chairman] Mrs M Gurney, Heggatt Hall, Horstead, NR127AY [Vice Chairman] Kate Lawrance, Mancroft, Church Close, Horstead, NR12 7ET Tel: 737562 [Parish Clerk] Philippa Weightman, 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead, NR12 7LY Tel: 736725 Barry Benton, Beverley Farm, Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EH Tel: 737279 Michael Blackburn, Sunny Croft, 24 Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP Tel: 737495 Caroline Fleming, Horstead House, Mill Road, Horstead, NR12 7AU Tel 737686 Paul Skippings, 112 Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EQ Tel: 736054 Dr. Bernard Watts, Thatch Cottage, Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EF Tel: 737245 Diane Williams, 5 Robert Norgate Close, Horstead, NR12 7BT Tel: 737719 Robert Jennings, 3 Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP Tel: 738335 ‘All correspondence and queries should be sent to the Parish Clerk’ Directory of Clubs and Associations 1st Buxton Lamas Sea Scout Group: Vereen Marcer 279457 Hautbois Rangers: Emma Brown 898983 1st Hoveton & Wroxham Sea Scout Group:T Hughes 01692 630688 Horning Amateur Theatrical Society: Pauline Gedge 01692 630554 Badminton Club: Carl Tipple 738399 Horstead Bowls Club: [Secretary] Peter Cobb Tel: 737600 Broadland Chess Club: Paul Badger 737572 Horstead Tree Warden: Barry Benton Tel:737279, Broadland Tots2Teens Club: Maria Alborough 430538 Tony Codling Tel: 737093 Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum: Mike Warren 738332 Horstead Trust: [Clerk] Brian Lloyd 737632 Coltishall & Horstead Womens Institute: Judi Howett 736147 Horstead Tithe Barn Community Association: Coltishall Activities & Sports Trust [CAST]:[Chairman]John Harding Chairman Luke Blackburn: 078170 61324 Tel: 737721,[Vice Chairman] Doreen Snelling Tel: 737955 Hoveton Wroxham & District Gardening Club: Pat Crouch: 782523 Coltishall Allotments Association: Chairman 737644 Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin 736287 Coltishall Bridge Club: Peter Cobb 737600 Lions Club, Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club: David Barnett 782002 1st Coltishall Brownies & Guides: Faye Jones 736987 Mardler [ Talking Newspaper]: Daphne Davy Tel: Coltishall Church Bell Ringers: Tony Weston 737269 01263 732933 Coltishall Commons Management Trust: [Clerk] Barbara Elvy Rotary Club of Broadlands: Richard Mayer 715796 Tel: 01508 558761 Rotary Club of Wroxham & Bure Valley : Stewart Kemp 738555 Coltishall Cricket Club: Mark Scott 624561 Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes [Llamas KC Lodge]: Coltishall Jags Running Club: Alan Groves 737262 Bob Jennings Tel: 738335 Coltishall Jags Football Club: Royal British Legion: Mr B Jordan 738325 [Chairman] Steve Frost Tel: 07540 303313 Spirit of Coltishall Association: Secretary Jeff Ayling [Secretary] Sarah Nice Tel: 07771 545771 [email protected] Coltishall PF Bowls Club: [Captain] Rob James Tel: 890905 Wellington Dance [Ballroom Dancing]: Dave Cox 737907 Secretary Linda James Tel: 890905 Wroxham Flower Club: Pat Barnes 720466 Coltishall Tree Warden: Peter Croot 737427 Wroxham Folk Dance Club: Mick Wade 01692 404447 Community Lunch Club: Joan Milligan 737270 Wroxham, Hoveton & Belaugh Twinning Association: Coltishall Create & Share Craft: Sylvia Coward 737915 Jane Monks Tel: 782496 Friends of Coltishall & Spixworth Surgeries: Christine Hubbard 736912 Wroxham United Reform Church: Rev Matt Stone 781623 Friends of Coltishall Church: Henry Bradshaw 738009 Secretary: Mrs Liz Haines 736081 Please inform the editor if any of the above is incorrect, out of date , no longer valid and for the inclusion of a new club, society or association

4 What’s on in April 2014

Day Date Time Event and venue

Tue 1st 10am-Noon Pop Up Café Horstead Tithe Barn

Wed 2nd 10-11.30am Tiddlers Baby & Toddler Group0, Horstead Tithe Barn

Fri 4th 7.pm Fund Raising Night, Meningitis Research at The Rising Sun

9am Coltishall Bowls Club - Spring Clean Pavilion in Rectory Road A Norfolk Entertainment' Hoveton Sat 5th 7 for 7.30prompt] VH in aid of Museum of the Broads TBA Bunny Drive - Ashmanhaugh Preston Rooms [ring Pam Culley 782041] SUN 6th 10.30am Museum of the Broads 'Reopens' The Poor's Staithe, Mon 7th 2-5pm Create & Share - Coltishall Church Room 10.30am Coffee Morning Robert Norgate Close, Horstead 7.pm APM - Annual Scottow Parish Meeting, The Battle of Britain Hall, Badersfield Wed 9th 7.30pm Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Council Meeting, Hayloft, The Tithe Barn 7.30pm PCC Meeting, Holy Trinity Church, Gt Hautbois Fri 11th 19:00:00 Poetry Night, Ashmanhaugh & Beeston Preston Rooms [Details from Jaqui 783572] 10am-2pm H & District WI Spring Fair, Hoveton Village Hall Sat 12th 11an-3pm Rotary Charity Collection Wroxham Church Hall 2pm Coltishall Bowls Club - Opening the green 2014 Mon 14th 7pm Annual Parish Meeting, Coltishall Village Hall Tue 15th 2.30pm U3A meet The Hub, Wroxham, at 2.30 pm 7pm Snap Meeting Jubilee Hall, Aylsham Wed 16th 10-11.30am Tiddlers Baby & Toddler Group, Horstead Tithe Barn EASTER Various Red Lion Beer Festival, Bure Valley Railway 'Easter Eggspress' Fri 18th 10.30am [Also 19th 20th] East Egg Trail, Museum of the Broads, Stalham TBA Easter Children's Activities - Ashmanhaugh Preston Rooms [ring Pam Culley 782041] Sat 19th 10am - Noon Church Yard Gift Day, St John the Baptist Church, Coltishall Tue 22nd 7.30pm Annual Church Meeting, All Saint's Church Horstead Fri 25th 6.45 for 7:30pm Frettenham Film "Philomena" Frettenham VH Sat 26th various Macmillan Bure Valley Railway Sponsored Walk 2.30 & 7.pm Wroxham Film “ Philomena” Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham SUN 27th various Macmillan Bure Valley Railway Sponsored Walk

nb - What’s On is a snapshot of more detai ls to be found in the magazi ne [The edi tors wil l not be hel d responsible for any errors or omissions in this summary or the printed article, everything i s processed in good faith by vol unteers and as in The Telegraph, mistakes may occur] Church Servi ce detai ls can be found wi th Church reports - too many to li st here!. A full programme of Library events is also featured .

LAST MONTH The MARLYGRAM Did you find MARLY? Last month our miniature MARLY was on page 42 being used Was TIMESHARE as child labour by our resident Sweep David Watts. This month we tried L T Can you find him this Month? He is taking advantage of a to no avail, why not little get together and is certainly in the thick of it, centre of have a go, it’s just UE B N attention again. for fun - don’t A A forget M is as in Marly’s legs .

5 Useful Telephone Numbers

Police [non Emergency] Aylsham 101 Coltishall Pharmacy 736784 Crimestoppers 0800 111 8555 Coltishall Post Office 737277 Coltishall Primary School 737481 Coltishall Surgery 737593 Broadland High School 782715 Coltishall Community Centre 738435 Citizens Advice Bureau [] 01692 402570 Priest in Charge, Coltishall Rector 737255 Citizens Advice Bureau [Appointments] 01692 405847 Good Neighbour Scheme ( Horstead & Coltishall ) 07799 277455 Citizens Advice Bureau [Norwich] 626145 Recruiting Sergeant (Defibrillator) 737077 Dial-A-Ride Community Transport 01692 500840 Horstead Tithe Barn Monday 7.00 - 10. 00 pm Badminton Carl Tipple 738399 Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00 pm Line Dancing Glenda/Shelia 890708 / 279294 Wednesday (1st & 3rd) 10.00 - 11.30 am Tiddlers Baby & Toddler Group Michelle 736486 Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00 pm Zumba Debby Priddy 736492 Wednesday 7.30 - 10.30 pm Jubilee Players Ros Chamberlin 736287 Thursday 7.30 - 10.30 pm Ballroom Dancing Dave Cox 737907 Friday 7.30 - 10.30 pm Short Mat Bowls Jill Bunn 737516 Saturday (2 nd ) 10.00 - 4.00 pm Craft Buddies Karen Rhodes 861515 The Hayloft is available for hire for £12.60 per 3 hour session or £5.25 per hour for shorter periods. The Main Barn is available for hire for full or part day sessions on Saturday or Sunday at a full day rate of £200, 9am - midnight(15 hours). Part day sessions £12 per hour. Saturday evening session 6pm - midnight £100. The Main Barn is available for hiring mornings or afternoons on weekdays at £12 per hour with a minimum of two hours. Bar by Request. Charge to regular (weekly) hirers £19.50 per 3 hour session. £78.00 per month. £963.00 per year. For booking & enquiries: Sue Blackburn Tel: 01603 737495 email: [email protected]. We also have a website : www.horsteadtithebarn.wordpress.com Coltishall Village Hall Monday - Friday [Term Time] Coltishall & Horstead Pre-School 8.30 am - 12.30 pm Monday [Twice monthly] Coltishall Parish Council 7.00 - 9.00 pm Tuesday Vibes Health & Fitness 6.00 - 8.00 pm Thursday Coltishall Brownies 6.00 - 7.30 pm Friday Ballroom & Latin Dancing for Improvers 7.00 - 8.00 pm Saturday Zumba 10.30 - 11.30 pm The Lounge Monday [2 nd in month] Royal British Legion 7.30 - 8.00 pm Tuesday [April - September] Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 6.00 - 8.00 pm Thursday [April - September] Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 6.45 - 7.45 pm Thursday Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum 7.30 - 9.30 pm Sunday Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 8.30 - 9.30 am

The village Hall and the Lounge are available for booking. Regular users £5.00 per hour. Casual users £10.00 per hour. Saturday £150 per day. Friday & Saturday evening 6.00pm - midnight £75. Hall and Lounge booked together £100. Bar by request. For Booking & Enquiries: Doreen Snelling Tel: 737955 Coltishall Church Room Mondays 1st Coltishall Rainbows 6.00 - 7.00 pm 2nd Monday Create and Share Craft 2.00 - 5.00 pm Tuesday Art Class [Term Time] 11.00 am - 2-00 pm Wednesday Community Lunch Club 12.30 - 1.45 pm 3rd Wednesday Coltishall and Horstead WI 7.30 - 10.00 pm The Church Room is currently available for hire at the following charges: £5 per hour or £12.50 per 3 hour session, casual users (one off’s) £8.00 per hour. For Bookings and Enquiries: Joan Milligan Tel: 737270 The Marlpit Editors Secretary (Chairman) Philippa Weightman, 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead, NR12 7LY 737962 Treasurer Anne Gilbert, 12 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 737577 Compilation David Pye, 6 Frettenham Road, Horstead, NR12 7LB 738599 Sub Editor Susie Bunn, 9 Hancock Close, Coltishall, NR12 7HS 739215 Sub Editor Gemma Carter, Geldeston Cottage, Mill Road, Horstead, NR12 7AT. 736976 Advertising Coordinator Margaret Woodham, 40Anchor Street, Coltishall, NR12 7AQ 736411 Advertising Copy Derek Allday, 13 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 738032 Distribution Mike Hewitt, 21 White Lion Road, Coltishall, NR12 7AS 738470 Website Edwin Bunn, 9 Hancock Close, Coltishall, NR12 7HS 739215 Hon. Ind. Accountant Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, Coltishall, NR127AA 738577 The Marlpit E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.themarlpit.com Please contact The Marlpit Editors between 10.00 am & 9.00 pm

6 As for the actual destruction of the runway, the feeling Notes from Horstead with was that as it is already deteriorating but has been well C Stanninghall Parish Council photographed and recorded for posterity, it did not cause H W S P March so much concern, but some were given to wonder what M e e t i n g might be buried underneath it. (ii) 20140390 Church Cottage Rectory Road Horstead: e s Highways N o t Single storey side and rear extensions. The Parish Council It has been noted that the had no objection to this application. footpath sign in Church Close has not been replaced and that Police Report the road name has been broken There have been no reported crimes for this month, but down. These have both now been reported. yet again, cars are being parked for sale on the grass Upon request the Parish council will report problems such verge by the Frettenham Road junction. As the land as overgrown hedges, etc, to the appropriate landowner, belongs to Highways it is reported to them, but little where known, but members of the public can report most seems to have been done. An approach has been made to highway issues such as blocked gullies or damaged signs the police for their help and the Parish Council has been for themselves by visiting the Norfolk County Council told that they are aware of the perpetrator but need more website, www.norfolk.gov.uk and following the links. This evidence. If you see a car parked up on the verge with a has the advantage that they will then generate a report for sale notice on it please make a note of the date, time, number which they can use to monitor progress. registration number and contact number displayed on the Alternatively there is a dedicated customer helpline on vehicle and pass it on either to the Aylsham Safer 0344 800 8009. This is also the number to use for an Neighbourhood Team via the 101 number, or contact the emergency such as a fallen tree, petrol or oil spill or Parish Clerk, preferably via email highway related situation which is endangering life or ([email protected] ) or the office property. Alternatively you can email 736725. It is essential that you collect all the information [email protected] . Please be aware that non- outlined above and better still if you can also take a emergency requests are put on the existing maintenance photograph. The Parish Council intends to ask a senior programme and dealt with according to perceived level of member of the SNT to come to the next meeting to priority and so may not be completed for some time discuss the issue. unless they become a hazard. If you are tempted to do business with these people, ask Planning yourself this question: are you more likely to get a fair (i)C/1/2013/1020 Town and County Planning Act deal from someone who is likely to be a trader 1990:Scottow: Former RAF Coltishall site, Barton Road, masquerading as a private seller to avoid their legal Scottow, NR10 5JR: Proposed recycling and restoration responsibilities and who is probably fraudulently avoiding of redundant runway access: Lafarge Tarmac. For details paying business rates by using the grass verge as his/her see: business premises and who may also not be declaring http://eplanning.norfolk.gov.uk/PlanAppDisp.aspx?AppNo his/her profits to the tax office or from a genuine trader in =C/1/2013/1020 the village who is not only paying their business rates and The Parish Council is very concerned about this tax but who is also contributing to the local economy and application, not least because even though the lorries from whom (because they are a bona fide business) you carrying the waste aggregates are likely to be using roads can gain some legal redress if things go wrong? in the parish, e.g. the B1150 neither the applicant nor the Date and Time of the Next Meeting local authority saw fit to consult with them: it was left to The next Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday the Parish Council to hear of it from a third party. 09 April at 7.30 pm. The prospect of a large number of extra vehicle A reminder that the Annual Parish Meeting will be on movements across Coltishall Bridge, over the mini Tuesday 20 May at 6.15 pm in All Saints’ Parish roundabout outside the Recruiting Sergeant and along the Church, Rectory Road, Horstead. B1150 at a time when work is likely to begin on the NDR and the Quarry at Stanninghall may well be opening, will Parish Clerk Philippa Weightman , have a cumulative detrimental effect on traffic flow and road safety in the parish. A proposed alternative route along the Hautbois Road is likewise not viable.

Do you use a mobile ‘phone? cording function and drivers are not reported to the Constabulary, the sign is an educational inter- Not when you are driving, I hope! Did you know vention and is deployed as a reminder to the driv- that even if you are using a hands free, you are ing public. four times more likely to have an accident? Ian

Temperton of Norfolk Road Safety Casualty Reduc- If you would like any comments to be fed back to tion Education and Development will be trialling an Ian, please let the Parish Clerk know by either innovative Vehicle Activated Sign on Norwich emailing [email protected] or Road, Horstead over the next few weeks. leaving a message on 736725. A mobile phone is

a major contributor to the county’s casualty prob- The sign is designed to identify a vehicle that con- lems and any measures that will contribute to re- tains an active mobile phone and show a warning ducing the usage should be explored. to the driver discouraging its use. There is no re-

7 The Annual Parish Meeting of meeting is open to the public and everyone is very welcome to Scottow electors will be held on attend. The meeting will be adjourned to take comments on Wednesday 9 th April in The Battle agenda items. of Britain Hall , Lamas Road, Website – Don’t forget to check out the website, our new Badersfield starting at 7.00 pm webmaster is undergoing training so look out for new and under the chairmanship of Simon exciting changes! Shaw, Chairman of the Parish Thinking Fuel: thank you to everyone who has taken up the Council. He will give the annual offer to join this scheme. The mild winter and cheaper fuel report on the council activities and prices have been a great help. For more information see our take questions from local electors website, noticeboards or come along to one of our meetings to Representatives from various local get a form – there is no commitment to buy. groups and charities have been Vacancy - Clerk to the Council: The council is seeking a invited to talk about their activities and achievements over the Part-Time Clerk. This is an exciting and challenging position for past year. We are looking forward to hearing from them and someone who is computer literate, organised, flexible, able to please accept our apologies if your group has not yet received attend evening meetings and to handle formal minutes, agenda, an invitation. Please come along anyway and tell us all about financial records, PAYE and year end accounts. It would suit yourselves, your aims and aspirations. someone with office experience or with background knowledge This is a great opportunity for local people to have their say. of this sector of local government and willing to train whilst in What would improve life for local residents, is there something post to gain the Certificate in Local Government Administration. that you would like to offer or share? Perhaps the Parish Council A full job description is available from the Chairman. could assist you to get a project off the ground or make a Please send your written application with CV to Mr Simon Shaw, financial contribution – you never know it may be able to help! Chairman of the Council to be received by 5pm on Monday 7 th The AGM of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday April . Salary will be dependent on training and experience and 14 th May in The Battle of Britain Hall, Lamas Road, Badersfield hours will be negotiable. starting at 7.00 pm. This is the first meeting of the Council year when members will elect the chairman for 2014-15. This The Parish Councillors are: Mikael Adams, Holmwood House, Tunstead Road, Scottow NR10 5DA Jason Baxter, 12 Ormesby Road, Badersfield, Scottow NR10 5JW Trevor Bunting, (Vice Chairman), The Ponderosa, The Fairstead, Scottow NR10 5AQ Tina Chambers, The Flat, Scottow Hall, Church Road, Scottow, NR10 5DF Heather Hinchley, Meadow View, Tuttington Road, , Norfolk Brendan Rallison, 15 Scottow Row, Scottow , Norwich NR10 5DR Simon Shaw, (Chairman) , Scottow Hall, Church Road, Scottow, NR10 5DF Anthony Stillwell-Cox, Brooklands, The Fairstead, Scottow, NR10 5AQ Edgar Undrill, 56 Tunstead Road, Scottow, NR10 5DA District Councillor Trevor Ivory (Conservative) 62 Rd, North Walsham NR28 0DB The County Councillor Nigel Dixon (Conservative), 45 Stalham Rd, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8DU

Parish Councillors can all be contacted through the Chairman: Tel 01692 538859 email: [email protected]

Rotary Club of Broadlands speaker who gives a talk for about 30 minutes.

The Rotary Club of Broadlands recently Our recent talks have included subjects such as “Fracking – A celebrated its 40th Birthday with a dinner solution to the UK Energy Problem”, “A visit to North Korea” , and entertainment at the Old Rectory Hotel “The Battle of Trafalgar”, ”Voluntary Service in Cambodia”, and at Crostwick. About 70 members and guests “The Moscow Underground”. Broadlands Rotary Club is always attended including two of the founder looking to welcome men and women from all walks of life into members of the club from all those years ago. They were John our club so please ring Richard Mayer on Norwich 715796 for Place who lives in Horning and David Elliot who lives in details, or visit www.rotaryclubofbroadlands.org.uk Hoveton. The Rotary Club meets at the Old Rectory Hotel every Thursday for lunch and most weeks we have a guest Richard Mayer

in the office of a Roman doctor: Specialist in women and other diseases

8 YOUR LETTERS; Ashmanhaugh & complete, now is the time to party The editors publish but do and you are all invited! not necessarily share any Beeston Preston Celebratory Tea Party, views raised in the Rooms Saturday 29 th March 4:30 to 7pm with a mystery guest to correspondence. All Having blazed a trail for the past officially cut the ribbon and addresses are withheld seven years as Lady Chair Anne declare the refreshed Preston replies can be forwarded via the Editor Mulhall and Secretary Sandra Rooms Open. Re:History of Coltishall Hall Francis both stepped down at the Preston Room’s AGM on the 27 th February. This Following the expense come the fund Dear Sir, I have the fortunate honour of saw them going out on a highlight and raising…and now is the time of year to owning and living in one of the apartments with parting gifts, namely a wonderfully ask for Preston Rooms Subscriptions, at Coltishall Hall. We have lived here since refurbished Village Hall and a revenue please pay at the Tea Party, to committee 2007 and have fallen in love with The Hall, boost via the brilliant Waitrose North members or at any event. A full the Village and the County. I have been Walsham “Community Matters” initiative Calendar of Events is available in the hall doing some research on the history of The – so look out for our box between now but highlights in March and April are: Hall and would like to ask the more senior and the end of March for your Green March 29 th – Tea Party Re-Launch residents of Coltishall if they could help me Tokens should you shop there. with the post WW2 history. I would really April 5 th – Bunny Drive! appreciate it if anyone with memories of It is not just the Preston Rooms The Hall could help me form a 'Time Line' Committee but the whole village who are (Ashmanhaugh’s version of Beetle Drive) indebted to Anne and Sandra for all their of who owned it and between which dates. April 11 th – Poetry Evening Prior to being converted to apartments I hard work, enthusiasm and drive that has know it has been an hotel, restaurant, kept our village hall thriving during their April 18 th – Easter Children’s retirement home and offices for an tenure. Thank you both and we sincerely Activities hope you enjoy your “retirement”. insurance company. If anyone has dates, It is the number of activities that go on in anecdotes or photographs they are willing As out top ladies left it was time for the the village that never ceases to amaze to share it would be very much men to take the reigns with Steve with Indoor Bowls, Gardening Club, Art appreciated. The information I have so far Newstead elected Chair and Kevin Gee Group, Close Knit Knitting Club and Whist is on the home page of our website taking the Secretary role whilst Tim Tyler Class all showcasing good Community www.coltishallhall.com . retains Treasurer duties. Other Spirit in Ashmanhaugh & Beeston, so Please send contributions to Committee members include Pam Culley please continue to support our new info. [email protected] With thanks (Bookings Secretary – 01603 782041), Committee Team. in anticipation. Reverend Sandra Elliston, Marta Gibbons, Jenny Payne, Gary Saunders, Andrew Kevin Gee Nick Nicholls Buxton, Tom Hannant, Jim Clinch and Alan Wiseman. Secretary With the internal refurbishments BLAST FROM THE PAST world war he was a p o w i wonder if any of your readers ie Jo Cox can tell me any more about him” We have exchanged emails with a Mr Terence Jarvis who writes “i know am going back a lot in the 2008 April [Marlpit] then later “i don't live in the village my father who died you did a bit on Roys Bakery and a person called Ralph last December they were his uncles ie Charles Leslie Wells he was my great uncle he served in the first Ralph Claude Wells Helen Wells his mother so they would be my great uncles /grandmother not lot known about Leslie /Ralph war record ie regiment what p o w camp he in Ralph regiment give me starting point photo of Leslie be a help i am one of 4/ 5 children hope u can help and many thanks to respond me” and finally “sorry to keep on, is there a hall in St James, not the hall by the river, I have no pictures of Leslie unless anyone has one” Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Ed dp Note: We are happy to receive stuff for the Marlpit in any medium, Terence’ phone texts are are shown as sent to demonstrated this - please if anyone has any information to help him The Marlpit would be happy to help and I am sure all of you would join us in passing on our condolences for the loss of his father last December. We don't have space to re run the full page article regarding Roys Bakery and as yet our web back issues do not include 2008 if anyone would like a copy of the page we can print it off and send it to you.

9 Poetry Evening

7pm Friday 11 th April at the Preston Rooms, Ashmanhaugh. Red Lion Easter Beer Festival Whether you enjoy reading, reciting, Good Friday April 18 th – Easter Bank Holiday Monday composing or listening to poetry or just April 21 st want to sample something new and broaden your horizons, this is the evening for you. Bring a Come and join in the fun at our beer festival that we are favourite poem, your own or someone else’s and read it aloud planning for Easter Weekend. Since we opened we have to fellow poetry lovers, bring a poem for someone else to read supported many local breweries such as Humpty Dumpty or just come and listen. Try to choose a poem that will take no Brewery in Reedham (their Little Sharpie is a favourite of longer than 3 or 4 minutes to read. If the attendance is small, many), Grain from Harleston and of course Woodfordes. The there may be an opportunity to read a second one. festival will provide us with an ideal opportunity to try different real ales from our existing suppliers and also to branch out and Entrance fee is £3.00 including refreshments. You may also search for other good beers that we don’t currently sell. For bring your own wine (and glass) if you wish. those of you who aren’t encouraged into a pub for the purpose For further details contact Suzanne Jones 01603 783696 or of drinking beer there will be live music, a disco and children’s e-mail [email protected] entertainment spread across the four days. Finally, but probably most importantly, the dining rooms are nearing Kevin Gee [Secretary] completion and we will be serving food at the beer festival!! Our aim is to offer a simple menu of good, home cooked food freshly prepared for you. After the beer festival the pub will offer food every day in these rooms: café style in the day and restaurant in the evening. To find out more please follow us on twitter @coltishalllion or find us on Facebook ‘The Red Lion’ FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR where the running order for the 4 days will be posted. Alternatively you may ring 01603 736644 or email EASTER EGGSPRESS [email protected]

Harriet Getley

FRIDAY 25 th APRIL 7:30 [Doors Open 6:45] £4.00 FRETTENHAM VH Hop on board the Easter Eggspress at the Bure Valley Railway BAR & LIGHT th st REFRESHMENTS over the Easter weekend, 18 to 21 April 2014 , for an “eggciting” day out for all the family. Norfolk’s longest Narrow Gauge Steam Railway is giving a free Easter Egg to every child A world-weary political when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (maximum 2 journalist picks up the children per adult). In addition, a colouring corner and a story of a woman’s decorated Whistlestop Café add to the Easter themed event. search for her son, who was taken away from Trains will be running from both Aylsham and Wroxham her decades ago after Stations. Trains depart from Aylsham: 10:00, 11:30, 12:40, she became pregnant 14:20 and 15:30; Wroxham: 11:10, 12:40 and 14:00. No prior and was forced to live booking is required. Under 5’s travel free. in a convent. For further information contact: Susan Munday, Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, Tel: 01263 733858 Website: www.bvrw.co.uk Email: [email protected] In association with Creative Arts East www.creativeartseast.co.uk Susan Munday

Date for your Diaries Author and poet Margaret Luckett-Gray will be hosting a “Variety Funtastic Show” on Friday 20 th June at 7.30pm . The show will be held at Davenport’s Magic Kingdom ( Rd, North Walsham) in order to raise funds and awareness for the new Norfolk Bone and Joint Centre. Tickets are £12 each with £10 going directly to the appeal. To book please call Davenport’s Magic Kingdom on 01692 405254. Look out for more details in our May/June issue!

10 You don’t always have to it will take longer to do the same amount of work, as spend money to become well as being more likely to break down. • Set your fridge at 3-5°C and your freezer at -18°C to more energy efficient. Making make sure they’re working at their best. Make sure you simple changes to the way you use energy dust regularly around the back as this can affect your can cut down your energy usage and fridge’s efficiency. reduce your bills. These are some of our • Turn off your oven 5-10 minutes before the scheduled top tips on how to save energy without spending a penny: end cooking time, depending on the total time your food • Switch off or unplug any appliances you don’t need on. If has had in there. Ovens are one of the most energy- they have a standy-by light, a display or are hot to the hungry appliances in the home and you can use the built touch they’ll be using energy just by being plugged in. up heat to finish the cooking. • Hang your washing up to dry outside if you can. If you • Close your curtains and shut your doors during cold need to use a radiator then avoid putting the clothes weather, to keep heat in the rooms you’re using. directly on the radiator, which can make it work harder to • Switch off the lights when you leave a room and replace provide the same level of heating. old bulbs with energy efficient ones. • Empty your vacuum cleaner regularly. A full one will use more energy than an empty one to do the same job, as Pop up Café. We were delighted that so many villagers came to see us in the Tithe Barn for Sainsbury's Get Active Vouchers 2014 our first Pop up Café. It was certainly a happy morning and we know that 1st Buxton Lamas Sea Scout Group are collecting these you would like us to continue. We are Sainsbury Vouchers to enable us to acquire some play equipment for the pleased to do so and this will now be group. on the first Tuesday of every month at Vouchers are available now until Tuesday 20th May the same time and place. Horstead Tithe Barn 10am -12noon. Vouchers can be handed to any member of the Scout group or taken to the scout ground or you can contact Julia on 01263 735260 If you missed out in March don’t miss out on April 1 st . and who will arrange collection remember all ages are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please can you ask all your friends and families to collect as well, the more vouchers that we can collect then the more equipment the group If you need transport the Coltishall and Horstead ‘Good will receive. Thanking you all in advance for your support Neighbour Scheme’ can help, please ring them on Tel. 07799277455. 1st Buxton Lamas Sea Scout Group Charity Number 1128234 Sylvia Coward Tel. 01603 737915

Hoveton, Wroxham and District Gardening Club

Friday 4 th April 2014, 7.30pm at Hoveton Village Hall.

The Spring Show, plus Peter Chinnery from Peter Beales Roses, who will be doing a hanging basket and container demonstration. Refreshments afterwards.

Come and join our friendly club, yearly membership £15.

Call Pat (01603 782523) or Julian (01603 782883).

the Parochial Church Council has to find the rest. Grass cutting Churchyard Gift Day plus tree surgery to maintain safety at the three sites costs around £2,500 per year so donations are vitally important. A Saturday 19th April 2014 Churchwarden will be at Coltishall Church on Saturday 19th The annual Churchyard Gift Day will be held as usual on April, from 10 am to 12 noon to receive donations. If you Easter Saturday, 19th April, and your support by way of a are unable to call at the church at the appointed time on donation towards the upkeep of the three community Easter Saturday, donations will still be gratefully received at churchyards in Coltishall and Great Hautbois will be most any time by Revd. Christopher Engelsen, Mr. B. Jordan or Mr. welcome. D Francis. Grass cutting and tree maintenance are never ending tasks Well kept churchyards play an important part in helping to and although Coltishall Parish Council provides a grant that create a good impression of the whole locality and your help is amounts to about 50% of the expenditure on grass cutting, needed.

11 weed and feed over it to give it a boost. APRIL Tidy up your herbs by cutting back any of the dry flower stalks "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." from last year and re-shape your rosemary if it has got a bit leggy over the winter. You could also plant some up in a nice - William Shakespeare pot within reach of the kitchen door. Whilst we all look forward to seeing our garden spring to life, the weeds also enjoy the new light levels and warmer ground. So don’t miss an opportunity for some hands and knees weeding. If you can’t manage this invest in a 3 –pronged cultivator. This is an excellent tool for loosening weed seedlings Indeed, I have clearly seen a spring in the step of just about making the borders look suitably titivated. everyone with the appearance of a little bit of sunshine. There Delphiniums will be really putting on some has been a growing throng of jolly gardeners at the allotment growth now so tie them in to your plant with vast swathes of earth having been tilled in the rush to supports. prepare the ground for sowing. Prune Penstemons back to healthy shoots at Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security though after a mild the base and trim winter flowering heathers wet winter. April can be a capricious month. April mixes it up after they have finished flowering to stop with “rain and sunshine both together”. It’s tempting to start them from getting leggy. ripping off the tops of your seed packets and chucking the seeds in the ground in April as many of their instructions tantalise with In the greenhouse you can start pricking the little yellow squares on the back telling us that April is the out petunia seedlings once they have time to sow. If you have diligently warmed up your patch with two true leaves. Check your plants some black plastic or cardboard then go right ahead but for most regularly for pests and deal with them of us it might be wiser to start them off on a warm bright accordingly. windowsill until you are sure the worst of the weather is past. You can even start planting up your For anything that has already come up, have some horticultural summer bedding in containers but fleece at the ready to throw over vegetable seedlings and young keep them in the green house or herbaceous shoots to stop them getting scorched by a cheeky conservatory until all signs of frost frost. have faded. Your lawn may have been growing for Roll on May! a couple of weeks already, so , get your lawn mower out of the shed and Sam give it a good going over. Top up the oil, put in some fresh petrol and brush off any caked on grass from last year. Treat your lawn to its first cut on a high setting and cast some KKKK FIT TOGETHER WALKS - April 2014 KKKK

AYLSHAM Thursday Bure Valley Railway Car A pleasant rural walk via 3 miles approx, 3rd Park, Norwich Road Marriott’s Way 80% soft, minor April Map 238: TG195265 & Green Lane gradient, steps 10-30am NR11 6BW KKKK KKKK

BUXTON 3.8 miles, 50% Tuesday Bure Valley Railway Car soft, steps and 29th Lovely country and riverside Park, Stracey Road stiles, April walk via Little Hautbois Map OL40: TG233228 moderate/steep 10-30am NR10 5ET gradients Peter Neave, Broadland & Coordinator 01603 897193

These are only two of Broadland , South Norfolk and City walks arranged by this Active Norfolk, Walking for Health accredited Scheme. Their webpage at www.activenorfolk.org/fittogether explains everything, there are down loads available as well as a FREE 36 page programme for those without computer access. Just contact Peter, mention the Marlpit and perhaps he will provide you with one at one of the walk locations, get out and meet new friends….

12 using a security engine cover. Please 5th to 11th March 2014 Weekly access more details via this link to Norfolk District summary Constabulary Broads Beat. Police in Norfolk are urging friends, relatives, Crime http://www.norfolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/ carers and neighbours to pass on advice to broadsbeat1.aspx elderly people they care for after several bogus Summaries phone calls were received in Norfolk, two in North As we start to come out of winter and look Norfolk this week. People pretending to be police towards spring, burglaries and thefts for officers have tried to trick several elderly people tools and gardening equipment starts to into giving them their savings. 15-21 February 2014 increase. Please use suitable locks and Officers are urging residents to be extremely lighting to deter thieves and be vigilant to District summary careful when dealing with any unknown callers prevent the theft of garden equipment and and to never give out personal information or to Broadland, especially around Thorpe St. tools. Andrew has seen a spate of theft from hand over cards or money in these works vans parked overnight. We know it’s If you see something suspicious please call circumstances. a pain, especially at the end of a tiring police on 101 or 999 if urgent. If you have Please remember the following, and please alert day’s work, but could we encourage any information concerning active criminals older family members and friends to the tricks the workmen to empty their vans to avoid the please telephone Crime stoppers on 0800 scammers can use: huge inconvenience of having to replace 555 1111 and the information will reach your tools, and loss of earnings while you us. • Your bank or the police will never do this. ask for your PIN, bank card or bank Superintendent Stuart Gunn account details over the phone – As we see glimmers of Spring arriving, can never give these details out we encourage any boat owners, as they 8874/14 Burglary in a Building other than a start to return to boatyards after winter, to Dwelling HIGH STREET MARSHAM • The police will never call you and ask use boat covers on marine engines to Person(s) unknown have entered the you to withdraw money from your prevent thefts. Boat covers can be grounds and stolen approximately 300 account, and will never ask you to obtained by making contact with PC Parry, litres of Diesel. Padlocks to sheds on handover bank cards, to give to a Broadsbeat, Hoveton by calling 101. property also cut, nothing taken. courier or taxi driver, regardless of how convincing the caller may seem After a spate of drive off from fuel stations 26th February to 4th March 2014 in Cromer and North Walsham Police have • If you receive such a call leave the District summary arrested and charged Adam Hord, 18 of landline for at least five minutes to Road, with 5 There have been reports in the media and make an outside call. Fraudsters will offences and he will appear at Norwich last week with regards to a scam involving keep the line open and have been Magistrates Court on 6 March. people being contacted and asked to known to play ring tones, hold music provide credit card details as they are and a recorded message down the Inspector Kersty Brooks saying they are the police. phone so the victim believes they are In one incident a member of the public making a call to a legitimate number Please note there have been no significant received a bogus telephone call from a • Use a friend’s or neighbour’s incidents, suitable for publication, reported person claiming to be a DC HOPKINS from telephone instead in the neighbourhood this week. the Met police and claiming a person had 19th to 25th February 2014 been detained for trying to use their credit • Friends, family, carers and cards. District summary neighbours are asked to spread the They are also had reports of people being word to ensure everyone is aware of Crime has generally reduced during the telephoned by someone pretending to be this scam and not to give out personal past couple of weeks but we are from a bank being told their card was details experiencing the following problems. being used fraudulently and that they As always, most of our crime is opportunistic and There have been reports in the media should provide some security details and we often catch offenders through sharp eyed during the past few days of a scam which their card would be collected from their witnesses seeing something out of the ordinary, involves someone using trust to obtain home. Banks and police officers will not so please keep an eye out for criminals or your bank details. This week we have had telephone and ask for security details in suspicious activity and be very security conscious. reports of people being telephoned by this way. Lock up and don’t leave valuables on display. If someone pretending to be from a bank (or Neither the Police nor your bank would you see something suspicious please call police most recently) a police officer and being on 101 or 999 if urgent. If you have any told their card was being used fraudulently ever call to request you hand over your bank card or that you remove monies from information concerning active criminals please and that they should provide some security your account for a ‘courier’. telephone Crime stoppers on 0800 555 1111 and details and their card would be collected the information will get to us. from their home. Banks and police officers Should you receive one of these calls will not telephone and ask for security please end the call, wait for a few minutes Superintendent details in this way. before trying to call out or use a different Stuart Gunn phone and report the incident using 101. We have this week arrested two people for 10750/14 Theft From A Motor Vehicle BRICK theft of marine equipment and enquiries Superintendent Stuart Gunn KILN ROAD HEVINGHAM Three vehicles all are ongoing. Theft of marine equipment parked on the grounds of above location have such as outboard engines and other kit 10720/14 Theft If Not Classified Elsewhere been subject of fuel thefts by unknown© stored on board is a popular crime with HALL ROAD HAINFORD A VW GOLF Mk.4 offender(s). A pump has been left at the scene some this time of year. If you have a boat engine has been stolen. and access to the fuel has been obtained via the on the Broads or on the coast please make fuel caps. sure the engine is secure or that you are

Useful Contacts Norfolk Police – Non-emergency 101 Emergency 999 [email protected] Crimestoppers 0800 111 555 NC Council 0844 800 8020 BD Council 01603 431133

13 Then & Now The editors are creating a gallery of pictures of the Marlpit area. Here we have two postcards of pictures taken from Coltishall Bridge, kindly sent in by Malcolm Harvey.

Coltishall 1906, Note washing hung up on the common. View upstream from Coltishall Bridge towards Hautbois

We would be pleased to receive your pictures of “Then and Now” of your own homes or local area - Not just views but people around the area too. It would be helpful if you could include a date and a little detail of were the picture was taken. Please send your photographs to [email protected] . Alternatively post ( with return address ) in the Marlpit boxes at the Post Of- fice, Chemist or Farm to Fork and Fish.

Wyndham Rose Many i n Col tishal l and Horstead wi ll have know n Wyndham Rose, a former owner of Coltishal l Post Offi ce. I have been asked to pass on that Wyndham died last month in Australi a where he and the fami ly had moved to. Hi s w ife Sandra and the chi ldren are in our prayers and thoughts. Rev Christopher Engelsen. The River Rooms The River Rooms is the new name we have chosen for the Salvation Army Hall. A lot of work has been done, and we thought it would be useful to give you an update. Hopefully you will already have had a chance to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as A Piece of Cake have moved across and should have opened by the time you read this. We are really pleased with how the renovations and changes to the building have worked out. The stairs are still to go in, but that should be happening soon, and then you will be able to properly enjoy the amazing views over the Upper Common afforded by the new windows. Once they are in, Matthew and Jon will continue to work on the rest of the building. Once this is done, we will be considering the best ways we can make use of the hall, rooms and offices that will be available. Our vision is for a building that can be used and enjoyed by the village as a whole, whether that is providing office space for local businesses, a desk for a start-up company, a smart meeting room for committees or a hall for groups. Once the rest of the building is finished, BroadGrace church will also make it our home, meeting on Sundays using the whole of the downstairs once Liz and Julie have closed for the day. As a church, we enjoy being part of the local community, and are glad to share use of The River Rooms. We also enjoy cake, so you won’t just find us hanging around on Sundays!

John Hindley Minister, BroadGrace Church

14 Coltishall Guides Newsletter This month has been a busy month for the Guides. To celebrate Thinking Day (Lord Baden Powell’s Birthday) the guides researched the four World Guiding Centres, Sangam (India), Our Chalet (Switzerland), Our Cabãna (Mexico) and Pax Lodge (London). They were then able to give some very imaginative presentations, about the World Centres, including a game of ludo, which is popular in India, and a quiz about Switzerland, and a short play about the centre in Mexico. Friends of the Surgeries AGM held on 13th March 2014 at the Also we have been doing lots of cooking. The guides have Surgery. been devising their own cookbook, and we had a very busy The AGM for the Friends was an open meeting for any one to evening, where they cooked some lovely dishes, like chocolate attend. No members of the public did so. brownies, sausage rolls, vegetable stir fry, as well as cooking with gluten, dairy and nut free ingredients. We also decorated New officers were appointed for the coming year and are as some homemade cakes, which looked great. We made follows marzipan fruits, our own butter icing, and one of our guides Chair Mrs June Grey was an expert at making icing flowers. Vice Chair Mrs Daphne Knights Finally we also celebrated Chinese New Year. Verity, one of the Treasurer Mr Colin Wootton guiders, showed us how to do iris folding in the shape of a Secretary Mrs Christine Hubbard horse, due to it being the Year of the Horse this year, we held We all agreed it had been another successful year with a quiz on China which was very interesting and tried some donations from the public, and income from selling the books Chinese food, and well as learning to say phrases such as hello and puzzles. and goodbye in Mandarin. We were very sad to see our Chairperson, Mrs Margaret Nĭ hăo! [Hello] Zàijiàn [Goodbye] Montgomery, step down after many years service. We have also to say goodbye to our Publicity Officer, Mrs Gisela Revill, [Young Leader] Lauren Alexander who also stepped down. We have then very few of us now on the committee to fund - raise for the future. We really need someone to step into that position ASAP and it would be wonderful if it could be someone younger than us. This is very, very serious and if no help comes forward, The Friends could come to a close. After all the good work we have achieved with the original ethos coming from Charlie Smith that would be a very sad state of affairs indeed. Please would anyone answer our cry for help ! Contact in the meantime Chris on 736912. Christine Hubbard

Coffee Morning Wednesday April 9 th . Robert Norgate Close, Horstead

If you are reading this, so are the 2000 households, where the Marlpit is delivered, along with 200 copies e-mailed. Our magazine is on our website showing the adverts in the current edition. You could advertise your business for as little as £12 per month or £108 per yr. Interested? Then Contact Margaret at [email protected] or phone 01603 736411

15 WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB. Everyone enjoyed the tremendous friendship and fellowship throughout the weekend. Following our announcement that the Club has twinned with the Well Spring has arrived and the Spring flowers Lions Club of Kochersberg, near Strasbourg, France, six of their and blossom are in abundance. How a few days members came to stay with us for a few days. Despite the brief good weather lifts the spirits. duration of the visit we had a fantastic time and are sure this We held a very successful Craft Fair and were friendship will continue for many years. very fortunate to be one of the venues for Radio As the better weather will be on its way soon (we hope!) we will Norfolk’s Treasure Quest which all added to the enjoyment of shortly be preparing the Precinct Tombola for business and we the day. look forward to seeing some of you to try your luck. The A number of our members attended the District ‘s 35 th Annual charities we will be supporting this year will be announced Convention, which was held at the Airport Holiday Inn. We were shortly very lucky to have, as guest of honour, the International This months £100 Charity Shop draw goes to Autism Anglia, who President of Lions Clubs International, Barry J Palmer from New were nominated by S Burman of Tunstead, who donated items South Wales, Australia. During his week in the UK he and his to the shop. wife Anne, met, among others, the Countess of Wessex (our patron) and Sir John Major, in recognition of the work of Lions We are always keen to welcome people who have a few hours to spare occasionally and would like to make a difference Clubs International. He was also a guest of the House of Lords and a long with fellow Lions and Members of Parliament, Mr. and in their local community, whist at the same time having some Mrs. Palmer celebrated United Nations Day in the House of fun. If you feel you would like to make that difference , just give our President, Lion Ros Clipston a ring on 01603429380, Commons. or alternatively contact our Membership Chairperson Lion In addition to the normal business meeting and banquet and Suzanne Barnett on 01603 782002. If you prefer, feel free to ball, our members also took part in the fancy dress evening, come along to one of our meetings, which are held in which was themed around “Harry Potter” Thinking a little the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, at 8pm on 2nd & outside the box, the ladies, dressed as hogs and the men as 4th Tuesday of each month. warts (!!) and gave a rendition of “Always look on the bight side of life”, with verses suitably amended to fit in with the theme. We are a friendly bunch and you will be made very welcome. Quite a sight to behold and hopefully, we will be able to include , President a photograph of this amazing sight, with our next report. Ros Clipston

Wroxham & Bure Valley We are also arranging a GRAND CHARITY COLLECTION on SATURDAY 12 th APRIL in aid of The International Aid Trust based Rotary Club. in Great Yarmouth. Please bring along any unwanted items of After a busy start to the year we are now adult and children’s clothing (including coats and hats), bedding, concentrating on two major forthcoming curtains, rugs, toys, wool etc to Wroxham Church Hall between events. The first of these is the annual and 11am and 3pm. All items go to poor families in Eastern Europe, popular BURE VALLEY RAILWAY SPONSORED Africa and Asia. WALK in aid of Macmillan. This is takes place over the weekend Our up-to-date programme through to August is now on the web of 26 th AND 27 th APRIL - more details on the special web-site site - if you have not already done so have a look at it as there www.bvw2014.co.uk , but all Wroxham Bure Valley Rotary Club is something to interest everyone – we really have a great members and supporters are asked to mark their walk forms programme of guest speakers this year. If our lively social group accordingly as this allows us to share some of the money we with its great balance of committed fund raising and interesting raise with other local charities supported by our club - we have a meetings and visits sounds good to you we are always looking to supply of pre- stamped forms so just contact any club member. welcome new members. We welcome both men and women Hopefully we will have good weather again this year and for from all walks of life, so if you are interested in joining us please 2014 we have a new initiative – we will be selling ice creams come along to one of our meetings where guests are always and cold drinks at Buxton Station, again in aid of charity. welcome, we meet Monday evenings from 7pm. Our meetings generally take place in the restaurant at Wroxham Barns, and The second event is our summer “in a real barn” CHARITY BARN include a two course meal. Visit our web-site on th DANCE. This takes place on SATURDAY 28 JUNE , and tickets www.wroxhamrotary.org.uk for more information, or contact our are now available. It is a great night out and features music with president, Simon Gorton on 01692 538582. Or come and see us a proper caller from Willowspin, and tickets include a fish and on the village green at HORNING BOAT SHOW on May 3rd chips supper. There is also a pay bottle bar. It will be raising where we will have a stand and can tell you more in person. funds for both local and international charities – this year Nelson’s Journey and Shelterbox. Tickets cost only £20 so it’s a Peter Milsted great night out and great value, and tickets are available from any member of Wroxham Bure Valley Rotary Club.

Horstead House Snowdrop Day February 22 nd . was a beautiful sunny Saturday and the snowdrops and gardens of Horstead House were a joy to behold. There was a constant flow of visitors throughout the day from near and far. The sale of refreshments made £552 for Horstead Church funds and Horstead PCC would like to thank Caroline and Matthew Flemming for making us so welcome and supporting us again this year.

Sylvia Coward. [All Saints’ Horstead PCC Secretary.] Photo Sylvia Coward

16 Susie Fowler COLTISHALL COMMONS TRUST Watt Takes FEBRUARY 2014 To The Skies

For Charity The Trust had agreed to make a donation towards the First Responder Look East favourite Susie has scheme. A donation of £100 was agreed. vowed to jump out of a plane in a bid to raise money for Lower Common Norfolk’s Cancer Charity, Big C A new seat has been delivered to Nigel Haines yard in memory of Charlie On 22nd June this year, Smith, donated by the Marlpit. There has not been any contact from them Susie Fowler Watt will be one recently so the Trust will contact the editor to make arrangements for its of 50 Big C supporters installation. Another seat is being sourced by Jo Bunting in memory of jumping out of a plane in a Will Branch who passed away last year. bid to raise much needed money for Norfolk’s Cancer Charity, Big C. UK Broadland District Council has told the Trust of their intention to com- Parachuting in Beccles has set aside the entire day mence a kerb-side collection of glass and other recyclables in October to dedicate to Big C skydivers. 2014. Consequently it is their intention to remove the glass banks with effect from April 2015. As a separate matter Broadland District Council Susie says: have also advised that the skip that has been supplied for many years “I am delighted to be involved with Big C, during the summer to enable people on boats to dispose of their rubbish is supporting its invaluable work. It’s a local charity to be replaced by three commercial wheeled bins. They have suggested for local people – and day after day it helps those that the bins are placed alongside the sub station to allow the collection facing one of the hardest times of their lives. I lorry easy access and that signs are placed to guide people to the bin area. have also been privileged to see the cutting edge Discussions with the Council are ongoing. research being funded by the charity at the UEA – this is where your money is going, and it’s making There are still a couple of payments outstanding for the adverts placed a real difference. I can’t wait to do the Big Jump around the display in the notice board. Another has already been removed this summer – hopefully we will raise lots of and this space has been requested by a new business in the village. It is money... and have lots of fun along the way!” possible that other spaces could become available, if anyone is interested Daniel, Big C’s Chief Executive, is also jumping and in placing an advert around the village map then please contact the clerk Big C are calling for people to join Susie and in the first instance. A 5 inch x 3 ½ inch display costs just £35 for a whole Daniel in their jump. Diane, Head of Community year. Fundraising says: Upper Common It’s a great opportunity to make an occasion of it. The Trustees are happy with the condition of the marsh following all the Why not jump in a wedding dress as part of a hen work that was carried out there last year. The cattle were eating the young or stag do? Plus you can get the dresses from our pin rush, if they continue to do this in the coming grazing season that will Bridal Floor on Timberhill, Norwich. Or it could be help to keep the rush under control. The Rivers Board has carried out a birthday celebration – why not book a group of work on the drainage ditch but the high level of rainfall recently has meant you to come and skydive to mark your big day? that the water is backed up into the dyke to some extent. With the Whatever your reasons we really need people to renovation of the old Salvation Army hall drawing to a conclusion the sign up so together we can help improve the lives Broadgrace Church have expressed their wish to leave the hard standing of those affected by cancer in Norfolk and area in a better condition than when their work commenced. The Trust has Waveney – that’s why we’re all doing it after all. To raise money to help people when they need it advised that a dressing of gravel would be most appropriate. Whilst the most. Trustees are happy for the area to continue being used as it is currently, they would not wish to give the impression that this part of the Common Contact Diane on 01603 619900 or is a formal car park. The Church also wishes to install some floodlighting [email protected] for more information. at the front of the hall which would be switched on and off as required and Or to book call Jude Pontais from UK Parachuting would not be wired to a PIR. on 01502476131 or 07889 435201. Big C is a completely independent charity and all A member of the Trust has spent a considerable amount of time and effort the support, funding and services are for the renovating one of the seats on Upper Common. The renovation was more people of Norfolk and Waveney. Money raised difficult than anticipated. There are now quite a number of seats spread goes to help improve lives affected by cancer in across the Commons and it was agreed that in future donors of benches Norfolk. will be responsible for their maintenance. Big C funds ground-breaking research into fighting Ling Common cancer at UEA as well as paying for support and As planned, work to lift the crowns of a number of the trees has been vital life-saving equipment. Big C's Cancer Support carried out by three members of the Trust. A chipper will be hired to and Information Centres are based at the Norfolk dispose of the waste material. and Norwich University Hospital, Regent Street in Great Yarmouth and Norfolk Street in King’s Lynn. If you would like to find out more about the work THIS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE MARLPIT, THE PAR- of Big C or about how to get involved, please call ISH COUNCIL WEB SITE AND IN OUR NOTICE BOARD ON the Big C office on 01603 619900 or visit THE LOWER COMMON CAR PARK www.big-c.co.uk

17 COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD W.I. The February meeting began with the Alberta Creed and our President Community Gym greeted members and visitors. If you haven’t been along to the gym yet We are delighted that our then why not come along for a FREE membership is still growing - it is so TASTER SESSION. No special good to welcome new faces - and we clothing is needed; wear are also pleased to see visitors who something loose with trainers or come for a taster session. soft-soled shoes. We are open Sun Due to other commitments and a very busy few months we (8.30 to 11.30) and Mon and Weds ( 8.30 to 12.30 ) at the New have decided to put all our talents and efforts towards next years Cator Cup competition. Some members are now meeting Victory Hall, Neatishead. Our on a regular basis to organise our extensive archives. It is hard prices are affordable (from £16 per month). Unlike larger gyms work but seems to be great fun and the archives will eventually be stored in a safe, but accessible place; possibly the Norfolk there is no contract to sign. Records Office at County Hall. Save time and money by keeping it local! At the beginning of February a party of us gathered at the For more information email us on Theatre Royal and joined a full house to see `Anything Goes` which was a very polished production by the Norfolk Operatic [email protected] or ring 01692 535342 Society. Later in the month 15 members went to Secretary Little Theatre to see `The Elephant Man`- another stunning Carol Tipler, performance by an amateur company. The speakers at this meeting were David Revill and Roy Metcalf who gave a talk on the history of the North Walsham and Canal - the only locked canal in Norfolk. The construction was authorised in 1812 by an act of Parliament and built to ship fertilizer from Bone Mills and to carry coal and other goods ; the vessels used were Norfolk Wherries. The canal joins the river Bure at Weyford Bridge but with the onset of the railways it fell into gradual disrepair. Work began in the 60's to stop the degradation of structures and the restoration team are beginning to see fruits of their labours in the return of fish to the canal, water voles, reed warblers, ANNUAL CHURCH MEETINGS buntings, swans, grebes, and more. There is access to a footpath for walking and wheelchairs at Ebridge Mill. A truly All Saints' Horstead fascinating talk and discussion informing us of local history and Tuesday 22nd April at 7.30pm in the Church. the efforts of volunteers to discover and bring it to us. St. John the Baptist Coltishall The dates and time of our meetings are published in The Tuesday 29th April at 7.30pm in the Church. Marlpit. Do join us. All welcome to hear the Annual Reports. Churchwarden, Deanery Synod and PCC elections take place. All parishioners ANZAC BISCUITS can nominate or be nominated for Churchwarden elections (candidates must be communicant members) and members of Church Electoral Roll can elect or stand for the PCC. For details about the Electoral Roll please contact Sylvia Coward for Horstead-01603737915 or David Francis for Coltishall 01603738426. 4oz butter 8oz sugar 1 tbsp golden syrup 3oz desiccated coconut 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 4oz rolled oats EASTER LILIES: If you 2 tbsp water 1oz chopped walnuts would like to order lilies in memory of a loved one please 3oz plain flour pinch salt would you contact me to place Melt butter and syrup in a saucepan and add the soda dissolved an order. I need the order by in water. Mix all the other ingredients in a bowl, add liquids and Friday 15 th April. mix together. Put on a greased tray in dessertspoonfuls, leaving room for them to spread. Cook for 15-20 minutes in a moderate Jacqueline Hall oven at 350F, 180C, gas mark 4. 01603 736097. Enjoy for Easter.

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18 C o m p u t e r Wroxham Library “Not just books” O R

N No Grandma a Charm Bar not a Mars Bar E Love you lots xxx

R Computer Corner April 2014

Windows 8.1 has not only arrived but is due a major update Coffee Mornings every Monday, 10am-12pm . All welcome. in April, Microsoft’s newest Operating System (OS) to Bounce and Rhyme Time at the library on alternate compete with Apple and Android on Tablets, Touch screens Tuesdays 1.30pm - 2.00pm during term time only. Songs and and Smart phones, is installed on Desktops and Laptops. rhymes for babies, toddlers, parents and carers. The next dates The Start screen, when you Log on, is now live Tiles, rather are 29th April, 13th May . than the Desktop background and Start Menu. (You can Get online with LearnMyWay.com Install Third party Software to give you the Classic The Learn My Way website is designed to help people take their first steps with computers and the Internet. Free 1 hour sessions – book yours now for help with getting started and online. Happy Hours 2 for 1 on DVDs and CDs. Monday 10am-1pm, Wednesday 2pm-5pm, Friday 4.30pm- 7.30pm The Scrabble Club meets on the last Thursday of each month from 2pm-4.30pm . All welcome. Refreshments XP/Windows 7 Look if you find the above daunting.) provided. By hovering the Mouse over the top/bottom right hand Wroxham library now has FREE WiFi access . Anybody corner, the Charm Bar appears, which allows you to access, wanting WIFI access needs to be a member of the Norfolk Library service, which is also free, and then use their library Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings. card number and Pin to log in. With few other WiFi spots in the The Date, Time and Network status can only be seen by area we hope this new service will be much used and activating the Charm Bar. appreciated. Pressing the Windows key on your Keyboard, takes you back The Jobseeker Support Book Collection is now available to help to the new look Start screen. people in the county who are looking for employment. The collection includes titles on interview skills, writing CVs, job The standard version for the Home user is simply called searching, careers, to titles on starting a business. All of the Windows 8.1, which unlike Windows 7, does not include titles in the Jobseeker Support collection can be reserved free Media Centre which is now an optional add-on. However of charge and borrowed for up to 6 weeks. there are free DVD Player Codec encoders available, such as An invitation to enjoy a free talk on 'St Benet's Abbey and it's VLC Player or Media Player Classic, to download. literary connections' by St Benet's Abbey project coordinator, There are also Pro and Enterprise versions which include and local author Caroline Davison. Find out something new specialised features. about Norfolk's heritage! Thursday 15th May 6pm-7pm . Booking is essential and refreshments will be provided. To book Having installed Windows 8.1 on 5 year old PC, with 1.6ghz. your place visit or call Wroxham Library 01603 782560 . Processor and 2gb. Ram, previously struggling to run Windows Vista, the increase in performance made the PC a Once a month the WVRS provides a home delivery service of library books in the Wroxham area to those physically unable to pleasure to use. visit the library. To supply the right type of books we take With the imminent demise of Windows XP, over the last details of their favourite authors or subjects of interest. We are month Windows 8.1 is gaining in popularity, having built 14 looking to extend the area we currently offer this service to new PCs, 12 having 8.1, only 2 with Windows 7. And all and would like to hear about anyone in the villages Upgrades to existing PCs/Laptops being Windows 8.1. surrounding Wroxham who might benefit. Please contact the library on 01603 782560 for further information. For further help and advice contact [email protected] Jim Daniels

19 be taken seriously and receive the support they need. “Norfolk Police received around 1,000 hate reports last year, but I know from speaking to communities that there are many more victims than those figures suggest. A lot of work has been done to raise awareness of hate crime and encourage reporting, but there is much more to do. “By becoming part of a Hate Free Norfolk Network, everyone who signs up to the pledge will be taking positive action to tackle hate crime, reducing the vulnerability of our communities to becoming victims.” Stephen has written to Norfolk’s MPs, county, district and parish Hate Free Norfolk councils, businesses and community groups asking them to lend their support to the campaign. “I have given my full support to the Norfolk’s Chief Constable Simon Bailey and Police and Crime Hate Free Norfolk campaign and am urging everyone in our county Commissioner Stephen Bett have pledged to continue tackling hate to sign up to the pledge and get out and support the launch events.” crime in the county as the week long awareness campaign draws to a close. Anyone wanting to sign up to the pledge can do so at Hate Free Norfolk Week (3 – 7 March) has seen numerous http://www.hatefreenorfolk.com/hate-free-norfolk-pledge individuals, businesses and organisations signing up to the Hate Hate Free Norfolk Pledge is a set of seven commitments that Free Norfolk Pledge. organisations or individuals can sign up to in order to work together for a Hate Free Norfolk. Mr Bailey vowed to ensure the Constabulary continued in its determination to address such crime which can have a "devastating" Anyone can sign up to the Pledge, whether a large organisation, a effect on individuals. voluntary, community or third sector organisation, a small "Hate crime should not be tolerated by society and can have a community group or an individual. devastating impact on victims, their families and the wider The most important aspect of the Pledge is to show that everything community," said Mr Bailey. that Norfolk organisations and people do to promote a Hate Free "Positive action will be taken by the Constabulary on reports of such Norfolk is a positive contribution. incidents. We take every incident of hate crime very seriously – all The Pledge states that people will: incidents are investigated thoroughly. • Stand up for the right of everyone in Norfolk to live free from hate "The Constabulary appreciates the distress hate crime can cause • Address the issues that cause hate and front-line officers and staff are trained to prioritise offences, where hate is the motivation, as soon as the first call comes in." • Challenge attitudes and behaviours that can lead to hate Mr Bett welcomed the campaign saying: “The idea behind the Hate • Ensure that victims and witnesses are taken seriously and treated Free Norfolk Pledge is very simple, but has the potential to make a with respect real difference in our county. By signing up to the Pledge, • Make it easy to report hate and support people to do so organisations, community groups and individuals can send the message that hate will not be tolerated here. • Work with others to raise awareness of the impact of hate “It’s about standing up for the right to live free from hate, challenging the attitudes and behaviours that can lead to hate, and • State the actions that we will take to ensuring that hate crime victims can report what happens to them, make this happen

The Horstead Centre Trust are looking to recruit two cleaners to join our permanent team. If you enjoy working as part of a small team, have a positive attitude to work and are reliable and able to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 9:00 - 12:00 each week we would love to hear from you.

Please contact: Josie Barnett

Centre Manager, Old Rectory Road, Horstead, Norwich, NR12 7EP 01603 737215 [email protected]

Probus Club of Broadlands If you are a retired or semi-retired man you might be interested in the Probus Club of Broadlands. Our members are men who were, or are, professionals or businessmen. Unlike some other clubs Probus does not cost a lot of money, make demands on your time, involve you in fund raising activities, or expect you to have particular interests or beliefs. What it does do is to bring together a group of men who get on well together, and enjoy each other's company, on the last Wednesday of each month at the Norfolk Mead Hotel in Coltishall for a glass or two in the bar, and then a really nice luncheon. After that we usually have a speaker who talks to us for half an hour or so, on a topic of mostly local interest. A few times a year we arrange luncheons and outings for our wives. If you think this something you'd like to be a part of then just ring Ian Anderson on 01603 737298; he'd be delighted to tell you more. If you do decide to try it out you can be sure that we'll make you very, very welcome.

20 COL T I SHAL L PL AYI NG F I E L D

The 2014 cricket season will soon be with us, and in addition to our usual BO W LS Saturday fixtures we have entered a team in the new Over 40s League. There will 8 games altogether and they will be played CLU B as 20 overs games on Wednesday evenings between mid-May and mid-July. The home games will be played at the ground in Rectory Road, Coltishall and will be followed by a visit to a local The outdoor bowling season is imminent, the Green Opens on hostelry! Saturday 12th April at 2 pm (not Sunday 13th as previously stated), when subscriptions can be paid and fixture lists A main purpose of the new League is to provide an obtained. Therefore, help to spring clean the pavilion, etc. on opportunity to play for those who, for whatever reason, Saturday 5th April at 9 am would be greatly appreciated. cannot play at weekends. In addition, the rules are sufficiently flexible to allow those under 40 to play provided they do not Tuition and help for prospective new members will be on dominate the game. Sunday 18th May from 10 am to 12 noon . Do come and give it a try - just wear flat shoes - trainers would do. Bowls can With all this in mind we should be very pleased to hear from be provided. anyone in the village who would be interested in joining us for a social but competitive game of cricket. In this respect please May we remind you of our Grand Jumble, Bric-a-bac, Cake Sale either ring me on 01603-452550 or email on Saturday 10th May at 2 pm in Coltishall Village Hall. [email protected] Good quality items to sell would be welcome. Funds are always needed to maintain the quality of the green. I should also say that as a club we run 4 Saturday sides playing our home fixtures at a combination of , , Publicity Officer Coltishall and Ashmanhaugh. We would also be keen to hear Pam Thompson from anyone who wants to play with us on Saturdays.

Keir Hounsome (Cricket Club)

BOWLS ON SUNDAYS – come and have a try…. Ever thought you might enjoy a game of bowls? Well here’s your chance. You won’t believe how many people do and it’s not just the old folk. Horstead Bowls Club is anxious to welcome new players for the 2014 season – why not come and have a go? Whether you’ve already played or never thought of it before we’d love to see you at one of our Sunday morning Bowl and Try Sessions which run throughout the spring and summer. We’ll put you with a partner who’ll help you if you wish and, who knows, you may find you enjoy the gentle game and have some fun for a couple of hours. If you enjoy it you may wish to take part in regular league matches and Club competitions. Our Green and Clubhouse are opposite the Recruiting Sergeant in Horstead (Norwich Rd) so just turn up to one of our sessions any Sunday beginning 20th April at 10.15am. All you need is a pair of flat- bottomed shoes. Or call for more information on 01603 737600

Peter Cobb Secretary

21 OUR COFFEE MORNING by Book Susan Bunn WEDNESDAY 9 th . APRIL Review 10.30am

Rod Stewart Father Christmas dropped this likely lad off at our house 8 Robert Norgate Close as a stocking stuffer this past Christmas – and he didn’t (off Mill Road) Horstead disappoint. Even if you don’t care for his music, his autobiography entertains brilliantly. No one could ever accuse Rod Stewart of being pretentious. Rod is quite candid and frank throughout the book. His years Bring and Buy, Raffle, Cakes growing up and early band years are completely intriguing, as is his initial reaction to finally becoming a super star. His solemn recount of his drug use, a bit for uncomfortable to read. Rod discussed everything from his hair to his manager’s strange gimmicks and Horstead Church exploitations. I particularly enjoyed reading about his Flower Festival Fund inspirations for his songs. ‘Maggie May’ was inspired by his first sexual encounter which Discover talented young artists of the future happened at a at Broadland High School’s first art fair. music festival. Rod The exhibition, entitled ‘’M’ART’CH (and reveals quite a bit, April!)’’ takes place at Broadland School, Tunstead Road, Hoveton, and is a show of sometimes more GCSE student’s artwork. It is the first in what than I needed to is intended to become an annual event. know! ROD The All GCSE art students at the school have been invited to submit Autobiography is a between up to six pieces which will be exhibited from March very light read that 10 th until Easter in the school foyer. is easily put down, Mr Stephen Clary, Art Teacher and organiser of the fair said: but always a “The exhibition shows the breadth and depth of talent we have pleasure to pick up in our school. It features painting, drawing, photography and again and continue graphic techniques. further. The ISBN “Some work will be for sale and we hope parents, relatives, is 9780099574750. friends and art lovers in the area will join us in celebrating students’ imagination and skills.” A private view will take place on the 10th March 2014 from Susie .. 6.30 to 8.30pm and musical entertainment will be provided by GCSE music students in the hall, with wine and refreshments provided by the PTA. If you would like to view the works of art please feel free to visit the school, after the launch on March 10 th – viewing times 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday term time only.

NEW T ESCO E XPRESS A planning application has been received and favourably considered for a New Tesco Express to be tastefully integrated in the building alongside the Chinese Take Away. Tesco’s have also offered to build a footbridge outside spanning the busy B1150 to set down outside Top of the Crop. The plans for the bridge have still to be finalised and could therefore incorporate any suggestion from residents. The bridge will also span the other side of Central Island filling station, an innovative design of a helter skelter type ramp will allow wheel chair and perambulator access although there will be a restriction for use by motor and pedal cyles. It is this opportunity to solve the increasing problem to cross both the B1150 North Walsham and B1354 Wroxham road without cost to the residents that has made the whole application extremely welcome and all but finalised with work due to start just as this copy of The Marlpit is available to view.

22 Radio Pop, Corn and Grace FM From Sunday 25 th May to Wednesday 28 th May there will be four days of programs for our local villages, including those covered by the Marlpit and Hainford and Stratton Strawless Magazines. The exact waveband will be announced before hand in the magazines and full details of the programs will be available on line at www.popcornandgrace.co.uk Radio Pop, Corn and GraceFM will also be accessible on that website. So, tune in and get in touch. From young people to quizzes, from phone ins to worship-from a visit to the pub to a Bishop’s party to First World War Stories-its all there. Above all, Radio Pop, Corn and GraceFM is a way for all of us to reach out in love and service where we live. Tell us about what good things are going on. To make our local radio broad cast really special we are asking you to tell us your favourite poem, prayer or passage us that hold a special meaning for you. Through sharing your special memories, we know we can spread comfort and inspiration to others. Your choices will be broadcast between 25 th and 28 th May on Radio Pop, Corn and GraceFM. Send your choice of poem, prayer or passage with a brief explanation of why this piece is special to you. By post to: Diocesan House, 109 Dereham Road, Easton Norwich NR9 5ES. By e mail: [email protected] If you want your piece to be attributed to you, please send your name too. For anonymous contributions please omit your name. For further information go to www.popcornandgrace.co.uk Rev Christopher Engelsen

ThinkingWISP has expanded – users across Norfolk and North fast, local, broadband Suffolk. Thanks to new masts, The system uses wireless ThinkingWISP is now able to technology to transmit an internet provide fast, local broadband connection, which is picked up by across 90% of Norfolk. customers using a small aerial. As ThinkingWISP is a partnership it is a wireless system, homes and businesses can benefit even if between local charity Norfolk location means that current RCC, buying group Anglia Framers internet speeds are very slow. A and local business InTouch Systems, to help homes and BT line is also not required, giving a further opportunity to save line business deal with the issue of rental costs. slow broadband. The service offers speeds from 3 Two new masts have extended to 10Mbps and those are not ‘up coverage of high-speed, rural to’ speeds, but actual speeds broadband across West Norfolk which will be received, backed by and into Cambridgeshire, allowing a 30 day money back guarantee. more homes and businesses in the area to benefit from fast For more information call 01603 broadband. Now covering the 558001 or visit majority of Norfolk, www.thinkingwisp.co.uk ThinkingWISP is a solution available today with satisfied

23 The Probus Club of Broadlands The Probus Club of Broadlands is a club for men who have worked in a professional or business capacity The Museum of the Broads, The Staithe, and who are retired, semi-retired, or approaching Stalham, NR12 9DA retirement. The main purpose of the Club is to Tel 01692581681 Web-site provide an environment for socialising between www.museumofthebroads.org.uk Members who share common interests and to enable them to increase their social contacts. The Club is non-political and non-sectarian. The Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month at the Norfolk Mead in Coltishall. At our meeting in February there was a presentation by Neil Storey Events are held at the Museum unless stated otherwise. entitled Grim Tales and Dark Deeds in Norfolk and Suffolk. Neil is a historian, a research academic and lecturer who has studied Norfolk Museum re-opens Sunday 6 th . April 10.30am. and Suffolk folk tales and legends. He has written a number of books on ghost stories. th Neil explained that Norfolk has one of the greatest concentrations of Saturday 5 . April medieval churches in Europe and accordingly has many graveyards. “A NORFOLK ENTERTAINMENT” by Pat Nearney and Danny Ghost tales often centre on graveyards and the recently dead so it is Platton. Plenty of music, jokes,&. tales plus plenty of good ol’ no surprise that Norfolk is the most haunted county in . Norfok squit. Prior to the current Hall, there was at Blickling a great house which HOVETON Village hall Stalham Road, 19.30 (doors open 1900). was the home of the Bullen family, whose name later changed to Tickets £7.50 from 01603782846 or the Museum. Boleyn, from which Anne Boleyn was descended. When Anne was sentenced to death she would normally have been hanged but she NOT TO BE MISSED SO GET YOUR SEATS BOOKED was granted dispensation for her request to be beheaded by a swordsman from Calais. Her body lies within the walls of the Tower of Good Friday 18 th April, Saturday 19, & Sunday 20 th London. It is said that every year on the anniversary of her death on April. . CHILDRENS’ EASTER EGG TRAIL Bring your children for th the 19 May 1536, a carriage appears in the drive at Blickling driven by a fun trail around the Museum with an Easter Egg prize. a man with no head and with Anne in the back. Normal admission prices. Tea room open for soft refreshments. Another tale was about William Wymondham of Hall who was given three books by his friend Dr. Johnson – the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the New Testament. One night there was a fire at William’s home Friday 2 nd . May and he was crushed by a beam. The three books survived the fire. It is THE SHERINGHAM SHANTYMEN IN CONCERT HOVETON recorded that if the three books are placed in the library then at Village Hall, Stalham Road. 19.30 (doors open 19.00) Tickets midnight William’s ghost can be seen leafing through them. £10, from the Museum. Bar and raffle. There are a number of themes that run throughout ghost stories; one in particular involves a large fierce black dog called Shuck. There are REAL FAVORITES SO BOOK EARLY early accounts of Shuck throughout Broadlands. It has been sighted recently near Horsey by youths who chased it with sticks. There was a black dog of Newgate prison that, it is said, came up from Hell to claim Robin Friend. the soul of those who were executed. There is a legend In Suffolk that a black dog appears during lightning storms and anyone it touches is killed, leaving only scorch marks. At the church in Blythburgh the dog down the tower dislodging masonry and the damage can still be seen. The dog was driven out by the Vicar and there are still claw marks on the church door where it tried to escape.

In 1788 in North Walsham Elizabeth Barry an actress was in an amateur play that involved placing her hand on a skull. She later became successful in London and subsequently returned to North Walsham. The original play was revived and during a performance, as a storm raged outside, she again placed her hand on the skull and immediately collapsed and died. When research was carried out to find The Rising Sun Coltishall are holding a fundraising the identity of the skull it turned out to be that of John Norris who was night on Friday 4th April at 7.00pm to raise Elizabeth’s first husband. She had poleaxed him following a violent money for Meningitis Research Foundation in argument. memory of former colleague and local boy Ryan These were just a few of the many stories told by Neil to the Sweatman who tragically passed away from the entertainment and delight of Members. We look forward to our next meeting in March when the Speaker will be David Revell on the subject disease in January 2012. of the North Walsham and Dilham canal. We are starting the evening with a pub quiz, then New members are always welcome. The Norfolk Mead provides an we will do a raffle, where you can win some excellent venue for our meetings. The food is of the highest quality amazing prizes followed by a disco. and our lunch is at very reasonable cost. We look forward to the £8.00 per person. No tickets required, just turn up, coming warmer weather when we can adjourn to the gardens for drinks. Those interested in joining the Club should contact Ian have fun and help make a difference. Anderson on 01603 737298. We hope to see you at our next meeting. Ian Anderson Thanks, The Rising Sun .

24 WHB Twinning Association The Twinning committee were all delighted at our meeting in March that the 20 year anniversary visit of our twinned villages, La Pommeraye and Montjean-sur- Loire, in August this year is more or less in order, deposits paid for If you need any assistance with our boat trip on Friday 15 th and our visit to Great Yarmouth lifts to the doctors or hospital GNS circus, likewise our Saturday evening dinner and ceilidh at the appointments, shopping, 07799277455 Victory Hall in Neatishead and also the Thursday evening reception at Wroxham Yacht Club. Our trip to Southwold on the Monday is filling in forms, general taking shape and Peter will firm up arrangements there after household maintenance, taking care of pets Easter when more businesses will be open. Many thanks to the then contact the Good Neighbour Scheme committee members who’ve done sterling work on these. All we have left is our Saturday games and picnic session, no offers of volunteers between 9am to 5pm on 07799 English bowls for our visitors so it may be back to the drawing 277455. board on that one: if any one has any ideas we’d love to hear them. Likewise if anyone would like to host a French guest, make Future Events – Centra In-Home Personal some new friends and join in the fun, do let us know as we will be Alarms looking at accommodation in the next few months. Socially, the French Conversation group met at Gill’s in South The Good Neighbour Scheme is pleased to Walsham in March to talk about le printemps/Spring and we did have arranged for the above alarm have some lovely spring weather to help us along. Two of our members, Jane and Phil, are usually in the bistro, Bouchon, in company to give a talk and demonstration Hoveton on Thursday afternoons from 3pm for French of their products. The demonstration will conversation if anyone would like to join them there also. The th Book club changed their choice to “Two Brothers” by Ben Elton for take place on Tuesday May 13 at 2pm in March and met at Maggie’s in Belaugh: we couldn’t get enough the lounge Coltishall village hall. copies of Ruth’s choice of “Fallen Skies” by Philippa Gregory so Refreshments available after demonstration. have postponed that till April and will buy some books on eBay etc hopefully. We feel sure that you will be interested in We are still working on our website and hope to have it attending and if you require transport more up to date and with more information and please telephone 07799 277455. photographs soon. Jane’s newsletters and these articles are New Volunteers useful for keeping members and others informed but we do live in a digital age and we must keep with it. If you would If you would like to help with your Good like any more information please contact us via Neighbour Scheme and become a volunteer [email protected] please telephone 01603 737637. Sheila Milsted

Bure Valley Railway Walk Saturday 26th April 2014 Sunday 27th April 2014 WE LOVE Three and Nine mile walks SPRING Wroxham - Coltishall - Aylsham TIME Aylsham - Coltishall - Wroxham Register at www.bvw2014.co.uk Write to P.O.Box 55 NR12 7WU Phone Andrew Hadley 01603280873 Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.

25 prescriptions Spectacle Spectacular provided by opticians Do you have any spectacles to be repaired or new lenses especially need fitting. We all know the big companies are reluctant to attached to the use your old frames, well at Anglian larger companies Optics you needed worry, if they can who you may feel be used David Shotton, who has are pressuring been fitting prescription lenses and you to buy new selling very competitively priced and expensive frames since 1976, is your man. frames with His business is situated in Waterloo special offers to Road in Norwich where he works make it seem with his wife - he has regular cheap. You will opening hours but he is a dedicated notice the savings craftsman who likes to make with Anglian Optics who have to compete with all of them and appointments so that you do not he does that without any shadow of doubt. have to wait. You will enjoy his company as he has built up a business of repeat customers David is a new advertiser in the Marlpit, you will find his during the years and soon knows everyone by the their first details in the adverts in the back of the magazine for the next names and enjoys a good natter. He does not have eye 12 issues at least. Thank You David for supporting the examination facilities on the premises, he works from Marlpit "HMS GANGES" HMS Ganges was built on the River Ganges by the Honourable East India Company for the Crown in May 1819 at a cost of £74,498.

She was fitted out at Portsmouth in October 1822 as an eighty four gun, three Decker, Ship of the Line initially for service in Jamaica. She served in the West Indies as a Flag Ship at Rio. Her mid life was spent in home waters and the Mediterranean after becoming the last sailing Flag Ship on the Pacific Station. In 1866 she was moored in the Carrick Roads to train boys for the Royal Navy and continued in this role for the next thirty three years.

During this time, Royal Naval Dockyard Mylor (near Falmouth, Cornwall) provided support and shore facilities. Mylor was the smallest ever dockyard, built in the 1760's. The valley had a bricked fresh water reservoir with a cooperage at the end for barrel making. HMS Ganges Restaurant used to be the galley for the dockyard and the fireplace and walls show many artefacts from this era. The hospital was on the first floor with the naval stores kept below. Other buildings in the dockyard complex were the forge, Captain's house, sail loft and guard room. There is a memorial to the boys who died during the thirty three years of training in the churchyard.

In 1899 HMS Ganges sailed to Harwich and continued in the same role. A shore establishment was built on the other side of the river at Shotley and training was moved ashore, along with the name HMS Ganges. The ship, the only major Ship of the Line built of teak, was eventually used as a target for gunnery practice, but did not sink and in the end was broken up at Plymouth in 1929.

The shore establishment HMS Ganges closed in 1976, when the school leaving age was raised to sixteen. The Royal Naval Dockyard at Mylor has now become a popular haven for yachtsmen and other water sports.

With grateful acknowledgement for information and advice from Brian and Fay Harbisher.

From an original water colour by Malcolm Cockell

The above is taken from a notelet produced by Malcolm Cockell who is an Engineer and Artist living in Norfolk, he sent this and other examples of his work in response to a letter in the EDP sent in by a HMS Ganges Association member. We thought it would be an interesting filler article for the Marlpit and maybe attract interest in his work he can be contacted on 01760 720257 or [email protected]

26 FROM THE REVEREND CHRISTOPHER ENGELSEN gave was more than just bread-it was life without end. It was COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD PARISH himself. It was daily bread-living for this day in trust and joy, CHURCHES compassion and justice. He said to his followers-do this in remembrance of me. For the Bread man had upset the tables of Dear friends the money changers, he had upset the holier than thous. He was betrayed, led away, falsely tried, and crucified. Given for you and me and for many. I want to tell you about the Bread Man. He On the third day-an empty tomb and an invitation to …supper was the son of a local joiner in the village, and lived a fairly quiet again. He was there, all right, as bread was blessed and broken. life-to begin with. But he had a message-one that he could not Like bread, his followers-in fact all who are happy to eat with keep to himself: Life is for living, now. Life is for loving and him, are blessed and given to the world to bring his love and caring, today. Life is for letting that Light that is deep down and peace. Is your heart hungry for God? just the other side of all our thoughts, shine out. Life is for forgiving and putting the past behind. Life is about daring to be Come and celebrate Holy Week and Easter and let the Bread outrageously generous, absolutely honest, yet totally kind. Life is Man-Jesus-into your life. “ I am the Bread of Life. He who comes about giving up on no one. Its about going straight to the Top, to me will never go hungry.” (John 6 vv35.) Come and discover the Centre, the Glory the Bread Man calls Our Heavenly Father, the joy and peace, wisdom and love, mercy and compassion, of and finding peace. Laugh, pray, cry out, and love your Jesus who died and rose again for us. neighbour as yourself. Dare to speak of all that is precious, good, Please see details of Holy Week and Easter services in the true and beautiful. Give without your right hand knowing what Benefice. You will be very welcome. Do get in touch with me if your left is doing. you want to know more about the Christian faith or any matters The Bread Man certainly did all these. He said come of spiritual concern. with me now and we will fish for people. He took bread, he With my best wishes and prayers for a Happy Easter, blessed bread, he gave it and shared it with the multitude. He invited himself to suppers. He ate with the rich. He ate with the Christopher. poor. He ate with the respectable. He ate with the dregs of society. He kept on giving bread. Somehow the bread that he

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Minister: Rev Matt Stone, tel: 01603 781623. [email protected]

Wroxham & Hoveton United Reformed Church is an informal and friendly church meeting in our building, The Wroxham Hub, at 114 Norwich Rd, opposite The Avenue. We love to welcome visitors – why not come along and give us a try? There is provision for children during services too.

Services and Events in April

Thu 3rd, 7pm Churches Together Lent Course at St Helen's Sat 5th, 2pm Spring Sale at Hoveton Village Hall Sun 6th, 11am Worship led by Graham Fletcher Sun 13th, 10.30am JAM Kids Club Sun 13th, 11am Palm Sunday Worship led by Jenni Stone Mon 14th, 6pm Holy Week Communion Service led by Matt Stone Fri 18th, 10am Good Friday Walk of Witness starting at St John's, Hoveton Fri 18th, 11.15am Good Friday Service led by Matt Stone Sun 20th, 11.15am Easter Family Communion led by Matt Stone, followed by Easter Egg Hunt Sun 27th, 11am Worship led by Carrie Sant

Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us!

Matt’s Musings

Our Easter Day Family Service on 20 th April is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and the hope God offers us, and ends with an Easter egg hunt for children.

Our weekly Open House is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake, or for a simple soup lunch. It’s free – all we ask for is a small donation towards the costs. Open House meets every Thursday from 10.30am to 1pm. All are welcome!

Matt

27 New Chess Tournament at this year’s Wide Sky Aylsham Festival Aylsham chess players David Owen and Jonathan Reeve are organising a chess tournament on Saturday 24th May (from 11.00am to 3.30pm) as part of this year’s Wide Sky Aylsham Tiddlers baby and toddler group began meeting monthly at Festival. Tithe Barn, Horstead in April 2013. There was such demand for the group that we now meet on the first and third Wednesday They hope the event will encourage new and returning adult of the month. players to take part in a not too serious competition. It is aimed at chess players with an ECF (English Chess Federation) We have lots of toys for babies through to preschool age grade of up to 160 (or no grade at all). children and each time we have a craft activity as well as enjoying a story and songs together. There are healthy snacks The ‘Quickplay Chess Tournament' will consist of 5 rounds of for the children and a cuppa and (not-quite-so healthy) 40 min games. There is a £10 entry fee which pays for a light homemade cakes for the grown ups. buffet and gives competitors the chance to win one of several trophies. Since we started we have welcomed over fifty different families from Horstead, Coltishall and the surrounding villages and its David and Jonathan are members of Broadland Chess Club. been really fun getting to know the parents and children from This event will raise funds to support the Wide Sky Aylsham the local area. Those who come often comment on how Festival www.aylshamfestival.co.uk and also help celebrate 20 friendly and welcoming the group is to new-comers and its years of Broadland Chess Club been a great opportunity for mums and dads who don't know https://sites.google.com/site/broadlandchessclub/ many people locally to make new friends for themselves and Aylsham & District Ex-Service & Social Club are kindly hosting their children. the event. Here is what a few of our regulars say about the group: Further details of the chess tournament can be obtained by “Very friendly group, a real community feel” phoning David Owen - Tel: 01263-731327 or by e-mailing Jonathan Reeve - e-mail: [email protected] “Things for older and younger children, very friendly group”. “Very friendly with lots of activities – thank you for making me so welcome” Tiddlers is run by a group of volunteers who are part of BroadGrace Church. If you would like more information, contact Ali on 736486, or just come along and join in! [email protected]

Ali & Flick

Photo: Aylsham Festival left to right: David Owen (Broadland Chess Club member), Jonathan Reeve (Broadland Chess Club member), Sue Sharpe (Aylsham Festival Director) & Richard Preston (Aylsham Festival Will be meeting on 2 nd and 16 th April, they Secretary). will be having an outing instead of the normal meeting…..

28 News from St. Edward’s Community At the Church Hall Services for April: Church, Badersfield 6th Benefice at Badersfield at 10.30am 13th Morning Praise at 11.am Don’t we belong to a spectacular 20th Easter Sunday Buxton at 10.30am universe and a wonderful hemisphere! Easter Event for families. Badersfield at 4pm We have seasons! I love the variety of 27th Holy Communion at 11.am weather we experience, and can, like many others, take whatever comes. Not Lent Home Groups. Running in 3 homes. We are looking at always easy though, when faced with films to discuss spiritual aspects of life. prolonged bad conditions, meaning loss Friday Coffee Morning 11 – 12noon Every Friday! of home and belongings. All welcome! Last Friday is for Charities. Residents choose their The word ‘belonging’ has got me personal charity to support. thinking so I began to wonder what it might mean for us, as th individuals and as communities. I read recently the notion we First Friday . April 4 . Come and meet others in a friendly and are ‘born to belong’. In its widest sense, we belong to (are part fun atmosphere; bring a game or activity to share 7.30 – 9.00pm of) the universe; we belong biologically to a family heritage; we Baptism s can be arranged and are part of worship on 2 nd belong to a culture, and belong to a community which becomes Sundays our nurturing environment. Home Visits: please contact Rev Deb if you know someone When we are able to choose, we can belong to clubs, who would like a visit. organisations, enjoying the benefit of like minded company, common interests or disciplines. The need to belong can exert a Hire of Hall : Contact the Office for rates very strong pull. Tel : Contact Rev Deb Cousins: 01603 738634 And then there are belongings, items which might reflect what or Email : [email protected] whom we belong to. What are the belongings which define us? What do we use to decorate our spaces, our houses, or even ourselves? What message do we want to communicate? It is, consciously or unconsciously, something about our need to belong, to be accepted, to matter, that we really do exist! Could it be that the more we need to matter, the more we surround ourselves with belongings? The idea of giving something up for Lent could be a way of living more lightly to things which belong to our daily lives - food, pleasures, indulgences – and to treat them as things we could The joint PCC of Coltishall forgo to prove we are not ruled by our cravings. Similarly, the with Great Hautbois decided notion of taking something up for Lent - like random acts of that a meeting should be kindness – could mean we are living more lightly to our held in Holy Trinity Church possessions of energy, time and selfishness, by giving them Great Hautbois away to others. I have been conscious of the plight of communities in the south This will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9 th April 2014. and west who have been forced to cut their losses; loss of belongings, status, employment, income, future, and hope. The aim of the meeting would be to explore the future of Holy These losses can cause people to feel bereft, refugees in their Trinity Church. The replies to my letter of 8 th October 2013 own community. Yet a common experience might make certain delivered to every house in the parish of Great Hautbois and aspects of belonging stronger. How will communities redefine published in the Marl Pit will be discussed along with other themselves? Could they find new freedoms in not being defined points raised by other interested parties. by things, traditions, and therefore live more lightly? Parishioners of Great Hautbois are all welcome to either attend Do you remember Paul Young’s song ‘wherever I lay my hat, this meeting in person or to be represented by someone else, that’s my home’? Although he is saying he was living lightly to or you may send a written declaration of your interest by post relationships, might it mean we could feel at home anywhere, if or e-mail to the above address and your views will be we don’t depend on possessions to belong? appreciated. Christians have the example of Jesus who intentionally lived The meeting will not be lightly to possessions, the need to belong, or be owned by restricted to members of others. His life was on the open road, often uncertain where he Great Hautbois parish but might lay his head. He had all he needed. He was truly free to is open to any other be himself, to live fully, truly knowing his worth – owning interested individual or nothing. In his desert experience, which the Church replicates at party. There will be no Lent, he resisted the lure of belonging, of owning, and lived refreshments at the lightly to temptations, in order to be strengthened for the meeting as there is no challenges ahead. Let’s live lightly this Lent! running water on site. There is no requirement to reserve a place but please let the Chairman know before the Warm regards, Rev Deb meeting if you wish to speak or your views to be known. All are Welcome Henry Bradshaw

29 St John the All Saints Baptist, Horstead Coltishall

WORSHIP IN THE BENIFICE IN APRIL

Readings; Isaiah 49:8-15 & John 5:17-30 10.00am Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist, Coltishall

Sunday 6 th April 5 th Sunday of Lent Readings; Romans 8:6-11 & John 11:1-45 8.00am oly Communion at All Saints, Horstead 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints, Hainford 10.00am Family Service at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham

Sunday April 13TH PALM SUNDAY – HOLY WEEK Readings; Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11 & Matthew 27:11-54 10.00am Benefice Holy Communion & Giving of Palm Crosses at St Margaret’s, Stratton Strawless NB: No services at other churches. Monday 14 th April 7.30pm Evening Service of Compline at All saint’s, Horstead Tuesday 15 th April 7.30pm Evening Service of Compline at All Saint’s, Hainford Wednesday 16 th April 7.30pm Evening Service of Compline at St Margaret’s, Stratton Strawless

Thursday 17 th April MAUNDY THURSDAY Readings; Exodus 12:1-4,11-14 , 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 & John 13:1-17,31b-35 7.30pm Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday at St John the Baptist, Coltishall NB: No 10.30am service at Stratton Strawless today.

Friday 18 th April GOOD FRIDAY Readings; Philippians 3 vv 4-14 & John 12 vv 1-8 10.00am Good Friday Walk starting with short service at St. Swithin’s, Frettenham & finishing with service at All Saint’s, Hainford at approx. 11.00am. All ages welcome! See notice in this magazine for details.(Can also attend just the services). Sunday 20 th April EASTER DAY Readings; Acts 10 vv 34-43 & Matthew 28:1-10 9.30am Holy Communion at All Saints, Horstead 9.30am Holy Communion at All Saints, Hainford 11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham

Sunday 27 th April The Second Sunday of Easter Readings; Acts 2:14a, 22-32 &John 20:19-end 9.30am Annual Meeting & Holy Communion at All Saint’s, Hainford 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saint’s, Horstead 10.30am Family Service at St. Swithin’s, Frettenham 11.00am Holy Communion at St. John the Baptist, Coltishall 6.00pm Evensong at St. Margaret’s, Stratton Strawless

SUNDAY SCHOOLS Coltishall and Horstead We meet each Sunday in term time from 10.00 to 11.00am in the Church Room, Rectory Road, Coltishall, apart from the first Sunday in the month when we are at the 10.00am Family service in Coltishall Church. Children of Primary School age are welcome to join Sunday School for fun with craft, stories, songs as we learn about Jesus. Just come along or phone Jill Blackburn 737442

30 o d d l e r a b y & T d l e r s B o r s t e a d T i d i n g a t H . M e e t r d G r o u p s t & 3 a r n , 1 , T i t h e B m o n t h o f t h e n e s d a y f a m i l y . W e d £ 2 p e r 3 0 a m , o r 1 0 - 1 1 . y t o y s f f l o v e l h a t L o t s o a n d a c c u p p a i l d r e n , a i l c h u . E m o m f o r y o g m a i l . c g r o u p @ t o d d l e r o m e i d d l e r s j u s t c t i n f o o r r m o r e f o a l o n g .

Roman Catholic Parish

Sacred Heart Church, Kings Arns Street, North Walsham Sunday Mass 11.00 a.m. St John of the Cross Church, Aylsham Sunday Mass 9.00 a.m, St Helen's Church, Hoveton Saturday 5.30 p.m. (Anticipatory Mass)

Parish Priest: Father David Bagstaff, 4 Norwich Road, North Walsham Tel: 01692 403258 Parish Website: www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com

HOLY WEEK SERVICES - at Sacred Heart,North Walsham Thursday 17 April Mass of the Lord's Supper 7.00 p.m. Friday 18 April Celebration of the Lord's Passion 3.00 p.m. Saturday 19 April Easter Vigil 8.30 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY MASSES St John of the Cross, Aylsham 9.00 a.m. St Helen's, Hoveton 9.00 a.m. Sacred Heart, North Walsham 11.00 a.m.

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Floodlighting entries and enquiries to Jill Blackburn Tel: 737 442 We would be pleased to receive entries for Births, “Big” birthdays and anniversaries as well as in memoriam remembering loved ones. Ring Jill for help with this.

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07786015942 www.indulgebeautynorfolk.co.uk

The Rising Sun Coltishall's only Riverside Public House The Rising Sun is a friendly traditional Norfolk Broad’s pub that overlooks the beautiful River Bure at Coltishall . We provide a wide range of meals at reasonable prices. Whether it is a light bite, something spicy, a vegetarian choice or a serious steak meal, you can be sure that it will be of top quality and freshly prepared. Served throughout the day and evening, our portion sizes cater for all of the family, with a special children's menu available.

Available for Weddings, Christenings, Funerals and Wakes 28 Wroxham Road, Coltishall, Norfolk,NR12 7EA 01603 737440 www.risingsun-coltishall.co.uk