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Tharston and Hapton Parish News and Events

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Tharston ChurchChurch eventsevents are are listed listed on on their their separate separate page. page.

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Tharston and Hapton Parish News and Events

Need help with transport? Borderhoppa buses are available to people of all ages Welcome to the spring edition of the newsletter and we hope you enjoy reading about who are unable to use ordinary bus services either because of mobility difficulties or ParishTh aeventsrsto andn thean groupsd H thatap advertiseton Pin atheri newslettersh Ne andws our a nsponsorsd E vwhoen makets because there isn’t a bus service for them to use. this newsletter possible. We ask that you support them if you need any of the services that Welcome to the spring edition of the newsletter and we hope you enjoy reading about Our door-to-door dial a ride service can take you shopping, to medical appointments they provide Parish events and the groups that advertise in the newsletter and our sponsors who (excluding hospitals), to visit a friend or relative or attend a local club. makeThe parish this newsletterbenches have possible. been installed We ask around that you Tharston support and them Hapton. if you The need Parish any Council of the Our regular members outings are very popular. We have trips to the seaside, garden servicesare also currently that they looking provide at installing 2 new community noticeboards and these are to be centres, shopping trips, boat trips and pub lunches. Thein Hapton parish on benches the green have and been Tharston installed by the around church. Tharston These will and carry Hapton. details The of churchParish If you would like to find out more about the great service we provide please call us Councilservices, areDefibrillator also currently locations, looking parish at inswalkstalling and 2 the new relevant community history noticeboards society for bothand on 01379 854800 or visit our website www.borderhoppa.org thesevillages. are to be in Hapton on the green and Tharston by the church. These will carry details of church services, Defibrillator locations, parish walks and the relevant history societyThe parish for councilboth villages. recently held its Annual meeting of the parish which was well attended by parishioners from both Tharston and Hapton and gave the annual grants to both The parish council recently held its Annual meeting of the parish which was well churches in the parish. attended by parishioners from both Tharston and Hapton and gave the annual grants toThere both are churches some very in thegood parish. events coming up in and around the parish and Hapton Church th Therewill be areholding some a Tablevery goodTop sale events on Saturday coming 30up in June and at around Wreningham the parish Village and Hall Hapton from Church10am – noon. will be If holdingyou have a anyTable Bric Top a b salerac you on wantSaturday to get 30 ridth ofJune the atchurch Wreningham warden Quentin Village HallSpratt from would 10am like – to noon. hear fromIf you you have his anynumber Bric isa 01508back you489471 want and to youget ridcan of either the churchdeliver wardenit to Quentin’s Quentin home Spratt at Homesreadwould like toFarm, hear Chequers from you Hill, his numberForncett is St 01508 Mary 489471NR16 1JP and or youcontact can him either and theydeliver will it collect. to Quentin’s home at Homesread Farm, Chequers Hill, Forncett St Mary NR16 1JP or contact him and they will collect. Another event that is supporting Dementia Care is being held at The Sugar Beet Inn on the Another event that is supporting Dementia Care is being held at The Sugar Beet Inn onNorwich the Norwich Rd Swainsthorpe Rd Swainsthorpe NR14 8PU NR14 and 8PU this andwill thisbe a willfun be family a fun evening family eveningfrom 4pm from till 4pm10pm till and 10pm will and also will feature also feature a Take a ThatTake tributeThat tribute Act andAct anda West a West end endJerseys Jerseys act too.act too.Admission Admission is £5.00 is £5.00 with underwith under 10’s free. 10’s Ticketsfree. Tickets are available are avail to ablebuy atto thebuy venue at the andvenue for andmore for information more information please contact please Nicola contact on 07747Nicola 536537. on 07747 BBQ 536537. food and BBQ Drinks food can and be Drinkspurchased can on be the purchased night. on the night.

Tharston ChurchChurch events events are are listed listed on on their their separate separate page. page. If you feel you would like to contribute to the newsletter in any way, to publish an article If you feel you would like to contribute to the newsletter in any way, to publish an article or buy advert space, then please contact the clerk on the following email address, he wouldor buy beadvert happy space, to assistthen please you in contact ensuring the yourclerk workon the is following included: email address, he would be happy to assist you in ensuring your work is included: [email protected] [email protected]

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There are some very important proposed planning changes that are at differ- Hapton School ent stages of approval which will have a big impact on the residents of The Street, Hapton, Tharston and Hapton. Norwich, Norfolk. NR15 1AD

1. Requests 2018/0111 & 2018 0112 for the outline planning permission ‘phone/fax 01508 489395 for a total 1600 dwellings and a bypass for Long Stratton. Residents [email protected] should note that planning request 2018/012 directly impacts Tharston with changes proposed to Swan lane and new housing. 2. The completion of the public consultation on the replacement of the Hempnall cross roads with a roundabout has completed. Assuming that funding and approval goes ahead as planned then the roundabout It has been a busy year so far with the pupils learning about hope, should be in place by autumn 2019. friendship, truthfulness and humility in Collective Worship. In class, they have been learning about heroes, places around the world and different Residents are encouraged to share their views on the proposed changes with aspects of growing. The whole school enjoyed some exciting enrichment South Norfolk District Council. Residents should also take into account changes experiences including going to the Theatre Royal to see Sleeping to their travel plans due to the disruption that these changes will inevitably Beauty and designing science experiments for a special school science create. fayre. Finally, if you do see any issues with anything to do with the highway, footpath It is hard to believe that we are already in May and hopefully the sunny or trees there is a link on the parish website to report this or contact the clerk weather will now take hold, so we can enjoy the school grounds. We are on [email protected]. now in SATs season for our Year 2 and Year 6 children and all children are working hard. The Parish Council also urge you to contact the clerk should you see any issues Robins’ class have had some new outdoor equipment to develop their in the Parish so he can report them asap to the relevant authorities. creativity and children from years 3-5 have been swimming weekly for the past two terms. The Friends organized a disco at the start of the new half term which was a great success and we are very grateful for all who help with the organization as the children love this event! They are now busy planning the summer fete to be held on Friday 6th July 6-8pm. THARSTON AND HAPTON PARISH COUNCIL Councillor Vacancy The whole school thoroughly enjoyed developing their balance and A vacancy exists on the Parish Council which may be filled by co-option. coordination skills using unicycles, feathers and juggling balls during Circus Day. The day inspired some fantastic art work and creative If you would like to serve as a Councillor please apply, in writing or by email, to the Clerk (details below), providing brief background details and stating why you would writing for our classroom displays. like to join the Council. Our collective worship theme this half term is Reverence and Respect To qualify, a person must be a British subject, aged over 18 years old and an elector, and we are exploring different ways this can be shown. We are really must reside in, or within 3 miles of, the Tharston and Hapton Parish boundary or st occupy as owner or tenant any land or premises therein, or have their principal or looking forward to the federation day on Monday 21 May, when we will only place of work there, and must not be disqualified from holding office as a be learning all about Pentecost. Councillor. The Parish Council are ideally looking for a resident of Tharston to fill the role as If you wish to make an appointment to visit or would like more they feel the village needs more representation on the council as they only have 1 information about our school, please contact Mrs McGarr, on 01508 councillor out of the 6 that are on the council 489395 or by email [email protected] If you require further information, please contact the Clerk to the Council: Email: [email protected]

Highways Information and Concerns

Long Stratton, Family restaurant & bar with Hempnall and Forncett. Date: May, 2018

large rear garden & pizza oven Message from Inspector Selvarajah We have seen our village halls, social clubs and community centres targeted New Summer Menu & Full cocktail menu now available across the area. Some have been broken into and property stolen. I am pleased to report that an arrest has been made, but I ask for continued vigilance. The beat managers have started to carry out cycle patrols, which makes them more visible Lunch 12-3pm & Dinner 6-9pm Monday to Saturday within your communities. Members of our special constabulary have supported the beat managers in carrying out speed enforcement across all parishes. Sunday 12-6pm – Main menu & Full Roast The response team based at Diss have seized a number of vehicles from motorist who still flout road traffic legislation. World Cup large screen in garden 14th June to 15th July Crime Updates Real Ale Beer Festival 10th to 12th August Offence Numbers What could this entail th Gin & Jazz Evening Sunday 19 August Arson 0 Damage caused as a result of fire. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) 1 Harassment, alarm or distress is caused in a non-crime incident. th Summer Bank Holiday Ball Sunday 26 August Burglary - Business and community 1 Thefts committed in shops, businesses and other property

Burglary - Residential 2 Entry to any building within the curtilage/boundary of a residence, e.g. Most with Live music and lots of fun for all garden sheds and garages Criminal Damage 3 A person destroys or damages property belonging to someone else.

Domestic 3 Domestic incidents where a crime has not occurred. Parties are aged 16 or Join us on Facebook or www.nethertonhouse.co.uk over and have been intimate partners or family members regardless of sexuality. Hate Incident 0 Any incident where a crime has not occurred which the victim, or anyone else, thinks is based on someone’s prejudice towards them because of their Booking advisable; call 01508 531500 race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or because they are transgender.

Race or Religious aggravated public fear 0 Any crime determined to have a hate element as per above.

The Street, Long Stratton, NR15 2XG Possession of controlled substance 1 Unlawful possession of a drug classified in class A, B or C.

Possession of weapons 1 Unlawful possession of an article used as a weapon.

Public fear, alarm or distress 1 Public order offences e.g. from a verbal altercation to offences just short of violence. Robbery 0 Includes a range of offences where force is used, threatened or the victim is put in fear. Theft from a motor vehicle 1 Any item stolen that was in, on or attached to a motor vehicle.

Theft or unauthorised taking of a motor 2 Any motor vehicle including those abandoned. vehicle Theft of pedal cycle 0 From a public place, if stolen form a shed or garage this would be a BOTD.

Theft from a person 0 Purse being taken from a handbag, or a mobile phone from a shopping basket.

Long Stratton, Family restaurant & bar with Hempnall and Forncett. Date: May, 2018

Race or Religious aggravated public fear 0 Any crime determined to have a hate element as per above.

The Street, Long Stratton, NR15 2XG Possession of controlled substance 1 Unlawful possession of a drug classified in class A, B or C.

Possession of weapons 1 Unlawful possession of an article used as a weapon.

Theft or unauthorised taking of a motor 2 Any motor vehicle including those abandoned. vehicle Theft of pedal cycle 0 From a public place, if stolen form a shed or garage this would be a BOTD.

Theft from a person 0 Purse being taken from a handbag, or a mobile phone from a shopping basket.

Newton Flotman’s The Firework Specialists Village Cinema

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Friday 13th July BATTLE OF THE SEXES (2017 Cert. 12A)

Tuesday 17th July THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (2017 Cert. 15)

Tuesday 21st August Saturday 27 October 2018 THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017 Cert. 15) Catton Park, Norwich NR6 7DB BAR OPENS 6:30PM FILM STARTS 7:30PM NEWTON FLOTMAN VILLAGE CENTRE, GROVE WAY, NEWTON FLOTMAN, NR15 1QE THARSTON CHURCH EVENTS Call or email Christopher Remer Advance Cinema Tickets to book your tickets now £4.50 Adults Village Walk 01508 471580 £3.50 Concessions This took place on April 22nd and despite a poor turnout nearly £240 was raised for the Church Re-ordering [email protected] £15 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children) Fund. The weather was good, the bacon Butties were tasty and thanks to Mr & Mrs Hubbard for hosting the or £5.00 per person on the night event, the Organisers and helpers and especially those who came on the walk.

Church Fete ALSO SHOWING ON THE BIG SCREEN This will be held on July 21st at Wheelers barn by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Massey and starts at 2.00pm. th th 7:00pm Monday 18 June 7:00pm Thursday 28 June There will be Cream Teas available, stalls selling Books of all shapes and sizes, Bric a Brac, Cakes & Produce ENGLAND V TUNISIA ENGLAND V BELGIUM and Tombola plus a Raffle. There will be draws for a £20 note and Bottle of Whisky, games for children and Pony Rides for the smaller children. All are welcome, and we look forward to seeing many of you on the th th day. 2:00pm Saturday 14 July 2:00pm Sunday 15 July WIMBLEDON WOMEN’S FINAL WIMBLEDON MENS’ FINAL We will announce any further events as they take place and we hope you will again support our efforts in 2018. If you have any queries or would like to help in any way with future activities, please contact -: BAR, REFRESHMENTS, FREE ENTRY Chris Lawson, Holbrook, The Street, Tharston, NR15 2YP. Tel 530055 - [email protected]

Newton Flotman’s The Firework Specialists Village Cinema

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th Tuesday 19 June DARKEST HOUR (2017 Cert. PG)

Friday 13th July BATTLE OF THE SEXES (2017 Cert. 12A)

Tuesday 17th July THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (2017 Cert. 15)

VQ39653Z001 13-Dec-2013 15:55 Faster Broadband for Tharston & Hapton

Better Broadband for Norfolk (BBfN) is a multi-million-pound partnership funded through Norfolk County Council, BT and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. The partnership has been in operation for the past few years with the objective of providing faster broadband to areas of Norfolk in which it would not make commercial sense. More information can be found at www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk

BBfN has already delivered Faster Broadband to Tharston. Hapton will have access to faster broadband by the end of 2018

With faster broadband delivered, you will not see any change to your existing broadband connection, unless you contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) eg BT, PlusNet, TalkTalk etc. and upgrade (at a cost) to a Fibre broadband package. If you do not already have a broadband connection, then you will be able to directly request a Fibre broadband connection.

The download speed that you can expect from faster broadband depends on the distance to your nearest fibre cabinet; within 800-400 meters 28Mb/sec within 400 meters 40Mb/sec. For Tharston you can see the location of the existing cabinets. For Hapton, assume that the cabinet will be located opposite the school. For comparison, the speed of your existing broadband, if you do not already know it, can be found here http://www.speedtest.btwholesale.com/

The residents of Tharston can request access to Faster Broadband from their ISP now. We will inform you when Hapton has access to Faster Broadband.

It should be noted that there are a very few properties in the parish that will not be able to access faster broadband. If on speaking to your ISP you are one of these properties, then there may be

other options available to you. Please contact the Parish Clerk for further information. Netherton House is a lovingly restored 17th Century building with a ground floor rustic Restaurant and Bar with a more private and quiet table clothed Dining Room on the 1st If you have any questions, then please refer to the BBfN website above or the Parish Clerk. floor. Tables can be booked in either area, availability permitting.

We are now in our third year and have a new Summer menu to suit all tastes including vegetarians and people with dietary requirements. Whilst our full menu is available daily we also have specials such as Tapas Tuesday’s and Gourmet Burger Wednesday discount deals. Food served 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm to 6pm Sunday. All of our food is freshly delivered from local sources to enable our chefs to give you the best taste experience they can. We are family friendly with a large Garden, with cushioned rattan furniture on our extensive patio, for al fresco dining and an outdoor wood fired pizza oven and barbecue often used during the summer Sun. We have a well-stocked bar and a full Cocktail menu and have a large number of seats outside if you fancy a snack or just a relaxing drink. We are open for drinks all day during the summer. We also have a loyalty scheme, please ask staff for details. We have events such as our Family Fun Days, Beer Festival, Gin & Jazz, Summer Ball, New Year’s Ball and many others. Pop in and see us or look on Facebook or our website www.nethertonhouse.co.uk for more details.

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Faster Broadband for Tharston & Hapton

BBfN has already delivered Faster Broadband to Tharston. Hapton will have access to faster broadband by the end of 2018

The residents of Tharston can request access to Faster Broadband from their ISP now. We will inform you when Hapton has access to Faster Broadband.

It should be noted that there are a very few properties in the parish that will not be able to access faster broadband. If on speaking to your ISP you are one of these properties, then there may be

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