CHURCHES TOGETHER ...... 2 A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ...... 3 A SUMMER CONCERT IN ST. MARY’S CHURCH, ,...... 3 MOTHERS’ UNION – WROXHAM BENEFICE BRANCH ...... 3 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ...... 3 FRIENDS OF WROXHAM CHURCH ...... 4 ST HELEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ...... 4 BROADGRACE CHURCH ...... 5 LIBRARY & SCHOOL NEWS ...... 5 CLUB NEWS ...... 7 WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB ...... 7 , WROXHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB ...... 7 GARDENING TIPS FOR JULY ...... 7 WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB ...... 8 THE PROBUS CLUB OF BROADLANDS ...... 9 WROXHAM SOCIAL CLUB ...... 10 WROXHAM & DISTRICT LADIES’ LUNCHEON CLUB ...... 11 SOLO CLUB ...... 11 BARTON HOUSE RAILWAY...... 12 WROXHAM AND DISTRICT U3A...... 13 WROXHAM WI ...... 13 HOVETON & DISTRICT WI ...... 14 1ST WROXHAM GUIDES ...... 15 BROADS YACHT CLUB ...... 16 BADMINTON PLAYERS ...... 16 ASHMANHAUGH & BARTON WANDERERS CRICKET CLUB ...... 16 COUNCIL NEWS ...... 18 NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL ...... 18 HOVETON PARISH COUNCIL ...... 19 WROXHAM PARISH COUNCIL...... 22 ARTICLES & PRESS RELEASES ...... 23 BRIDGE VETS, WROXHAM ...... 23 THE MUSEUM OF THE BROADS ...... 24 THE PRESTON ROOMS – THE VILLAGE HALL ...... 26 WESTOVER VETERINARY CENTRE ...... 26 NOTICES ...... 28 THIS MONTH'S COVER ...... 29 FORTHCOMING EVENTS ...... 30

CHURCHES TOGETHER in Wroxham Hoveton Belaugh & Neatishead

Church of England RectorThe Revd Elizabeth Jump The Vicarage 11 Church Lane Wroxham NR12 8SH Tel: 01603 784150 [email protected]

Churchwardens Wroxham St. Mary Vacant Hoveton St John Mr David BarnettTel: 782002 [email protected] Hoveton St Peter Mrs Sandy LinesTel: 782282 [email protected] Belaugh Vacant

United Reformed Church Minister Rev Bruno Boldrini94 Welsford Road NR4 6QHTel: 01603 458873 Secretary Mrs Lynne HowardTel: 01603 [email protected] Contact for JAM (Sunday School) Mr Chris BillingTel: [email protected]

Roman Catholic Church Parish PriestFr. James Walsh The Presbytery 4 Road NR28 9JP Tel: 01692 403258www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com Sacristan Tryddyn Road West Hoveton NR12 8QJTel: 782758

Baptist Church PastorVacantwww.neatisheadbaptist.org.uk Neatishead Baptist Church, Norfolk, NR12 8YF Contact Mrs Sue GibbonsTel: 01692 631118 [email protected]

In Association with Broadgrace Church MinisterJohn HindleyTel: 737974 [email protected]

Churches Together AdministratorMrs Alex HoweTel: 01603 783096

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY a summer concert in st. mary’s church, wroxham, featuring matthew bond, (organist) & maria willis, mezzo-soprano (winner of the 2016 norfolk’s version of the voice). on saturday 23rd july. tickets £5 obtainable from margaret 783399 or marion 782438

MOTHERS’ UNION – WROXHAM BENEFICE BRANCH In June we attended a Holy Communion service in Norwich Cathedral, followed by a lunch in the Refectory. On Tuesday, 19th July, we will have another quiet morning at Belaugh Church, led by the Reverend Liz Jump. This is always a most thought-provoking yet spiritual experience. We have invited Members from other local Branches to join us. Coffee from 10.00 am. Everyone (not just Members) is welcome to join us. Please contact Suzanne Barnett (782002) or Val Ovenden (782466) for more details or to arrange a lift. I UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Minister Rev Bruno Boldrini 94 Welsford Road NR4 6QH Tel:01603 458873 [email protected] Secretary Lynne Howard 01603 738835 [email protected]

Services and Events in July (all at the Hub unless stated otherwise)

Sun 5th , 11amHoly Communion Service. Lead by Revd Bruno Boldrini

Sun 12th, 11am Service led by Rev David Adams

Sun 19th, 11am Family Service leader tbc

Sun 26th 11am Service . Leader tbc

Tuesday 28th 2.30 Healing prayer group at The Hub.

Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us! Our weekly Community Café on a Thursday 10.30-12.00, is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake. It’s free – all we ask for is a small donation towards the costs. All are welcome!

JAM (our Sunday Kids Club) is always open to new children for fun, cooking, games, crafts and Bible stories. Please contact Chris Billing at [email protected] or phone 01603 783992 for more details.

FRIENDS OF WROXHAM CHURCH President: Right Reverend Graham James, Bishop of Norwich Charity no: 1107913

FILM SHOW Thursday July 28th‘ ‘The Dressmaker’ A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.

If you have any ideas for fundraising activities, or would like to join the Friends and get involved, please contact Val Ovenden on 01603 782466 or email [email protected].

ST HELEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH St Helen's Coffee Drop-In: The next 'drop-in' is on July 5th at 10.30 for coffee or tea and a cake: the proceeds go to small local charities, so please come and join us in the Narthex at St Helen's. New visitors always welcome at this happy gathering.

Fourth Wednesday Club: the next Meeting is on Wednesday July 27th. All Senior Citizens of 60 and over are more than welcome to come along to this popular social club. Proceedings start with coffee at 11.30, continue with a simple hot lunch at 12.30, with afternoon tea at 16.00 after games and entertainment. It's a popular and friendly gathering fulfilling a local need. In addition to funding the running of the Club, the £2 sub includes the coffee, lunch, and a raffle. Any 'profit' goes to local charities.

Rooms available: St Helen's has rooms available for small bona fide meetings and gatherings of up to 30 people; several organisations meet here on a regular basis. Facilities for preparing light meals and hot drinks are available (you bring your own refreshments). Centrally situated with excellent car parking. Please call 01603 782758 for further details. BROADGRACE CHURCH Minister: John Hindley Telephone: 01603 737974 Email: [email protected] Website: www.broadgrace.org.uk Services: We meet each Sunday at 4pm in The River Rooms in Coltishall, the old Salvation Army Hall opposite the garage in the centre of the village. Come along and you and your family will find a warm welcome, a friendly bunch of people and the chance to think about the spiritual, significant issues of life. See www.broadgrace.org.uk for more details or, give John a call on 01603 737974.

LIBRARY & SCHOOL NEWS

WROXHAM LIBRARY Tel: 01603 782560 or email: [email protected] Website: www.library.norfolk.gov.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorfolkLibrariesUK Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/WroLibrary Drop-in, 10-5 Monday - Saturday and late opening till 8pm on Fridays Email us at [email protected]

Your Library Needs YOU The "Friends of Wroxham Library" is a new group, aiming to support the library through: · Organising events and activities · Fundraising · Giving feedback on library services to ensure we're meeting the needs of the community · Displaying library information around the community

If you are interested please get in touch to find out more as we'd love to hear from you.

Bookgroup Why not join the Wroxham Bookgroup? A great opportunity to try reading something new and to meet new people! The group meets at 2pm on the third Wednesday of every month.

Social Activities at the Library

Bounce and Rhyme Time is every Tuesday 1.30pm - 2pm, except for school holidays. Songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers, parents and carers. FREE

Family History. Use our free access to FindMyPast and get advice from Diane, our family and local history expert by booking a half hour session on Fridays from 6- 7.30pm. We can also offer free 1 hour support sessions from our Family History volunteer, these must be booked in advance, please call for more details,

Knit and Natter - come along to our informal gathering. Thursday 7th and 21st July 2.00- 4.00pm, please bring your own project.

Crib Club (Cribbage card game) - new players welcome -Thursday 14th July 2.00- 4:30pm. Please bring your own board and cards if you have them.

Scrabble Club meets on the last Thursday of each month from 2.00-4.30pm. (28 July) All welcome

Crafty Tuesday. Come along to our new Tuesday craft mornings from 11 - 12.30pm on the 5th, 12th and 19th July. Making origami and fabric craft projects from materials supplied. Dementia friendly, carers welcome. Cost per session £3. Booking advised.

Summer Reading Challenge. Launch Event - Saturday 23rd July 11am-3pm. An opportunity to sign up for the challenge and pick up your collector's folder. A selection of trails, quizzes and activity sheets will be available for all ages.

Saturday 30th July - 10:30-11.15. Revolting Rhymes with Julie. Fun with revolting rhymes, silly stories and scrumptious songs for children age 0-5 years, parents and carers. An opportunity to sign up for the Pre-school Summer Reading Challenge. Booking advisable. FREE

Wednesday 10th August - 13.00-16:00. Charlie's Fabulous Factory. Drop in for creative and inventive activities for 8-11 year olds celebrating Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Free.

CLUB NEWS

WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB On Wednesday 13th July we are holding a “Workshop” with Linda Knights at the Wroxham Church Hall. Anyone wishing to take part please phone Pat Barnes 01603 720466 or Jane Lebbell 01603 783543 for details of requirements. We do not meet in August.

HOVETON, WROXHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Jim Paine’s talk in May was very interesting and his plant sale afterwards was very popular with the audience. The May Monthly Bloom results were: 1st Phyll Clements, 2nd Mollie Ottaway, 3rd Maureen Wilson. Our talk in June on recycling in the garden, by Zanna Foley-Davies, was highly entertaining, with many good ideas noted for future use in our own gardens. The June Monthly Bloom results were: 1st Mike Clements, 2nd Terry Crouch, 3rd Arthur Christy. There were no Late Spring Bulb entries but the Domestic results for fruit flapjacks were: 1st Maureen Wilson, 2nd Terry Crouch. The inter club quiz at Cromer on 8th June was won by Sheringham again. Well done to them and thank you to those members who took part. It was an entertaining evening with a lovely buffet. Because of the club’s trip to Cambridge University Botanic Garden on the 30th June, there will be no meeting at the hall in July. Our next get together is an afternoon visit, on the 21st July, to Brick Kiln House at Shotesham St Mary. Tickets are £5 and include tea & cake. Contact Jean on 01603 781337 to book. The next meeting at Hoveton Village Hall will be on Friday 5th August, 7.30pm when Robin McDonald will show us how to look after our houseplants. Afterwards, there will be refreshments, raffle and time for a chat. Visitors are welcome, £2.

GARDENING TIPS FOR JULY Whilst in my back garden there is still plenty of colours. I still have violas and pansies, but now I also have foxgloves, irises, roses, day lilies and perennial geraniums, to name just a few. All the tubs are planted and are coming on nicely and we have had a few showers to freshen up everything. This time of year it is essential to keep hanging baskets and tubs fed and watered, also, any other newly planted areas to get them established. Keep your hoes going through your borders. Dig out any long rooted weeds or spot touch with glysophate weed killer. Yes, it’s hedge cutting time for privet, lonicera nitida and beech. Just make sure that the young birds have fledged first. Dead head roses, bedding and perennials. Divide old clumps of bearded irises, replant the young rhizomes and reduce the foliage by half. If you are in a dry area and your lawns are drying up, raise the height of your mower slightly to avoid stress. In the veg area, lift potatoes, pick your peas and broad beans when ready. Keep sowing carrots, turnips and salad type crops in short rows. Your marrows, courgettes, runner and French beans should be growing nicely, but remember to keep them watered. In the greenhouse, keep up shading and provide ventilation. Feed tomatoes weekly, take out side shoots, unless they are bush varieties, and keep on top of white fly. Ponds must be kept topped up regularly, pull out any weed; keep the water clean and feed fish daily. Enjoy your gardening and try to visit any open gardens for fresh or new ideas. Michael Ottaway, Chairman

WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB How time flies! Here we are again at the start of a new Lionistic year. We had a very enjoyable handover dinner at the end of June when I took over the reins from Lion Mike Barker. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lion Mike for all his hard work and commitment during his time in office, thus ensuring we had a very successful 40th Anniversary year. I look forward to leading the club into what will hopefully be another enjoyable and rewarding year. After the most interesting and informative talk given by Paul Strutt at our last meeting in May the club decided to make a sizeable donation to the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service charity which is completely self-funded. Our social event for June was held locally at Ken’s Fish and Chip restaurant where we had a very enjoyable supper with much laughter to help down the food. We are pleased to say that recently we had the pleasure of inducting two new members into our club. One was the wife of one of our members and the other read our article in the Bridge, liked what he read, came along to our next meeting, which he enjoyed, and now is a Lion. We will be organising a concert by the Royal Air Force Band, the “Squadronnaires”, on Saturday 15th October at the Broadland High School. More information will be available later. This will be one of our major fundraisers for the coming year. Our Charity Shop continues to be very busy and we are always in need of clean, good quality clothes and bric a brac. This month’s £100 Charity Shop Draw prize goes to the Norfolk Zipper Club which was nominated by Bob Paisley of Wroxham who donated goods to our shop. If you feel you would like to make a difference in your local community and have a few hours to spare occasionally, Wroxham and Hoveton Lions will always welcome your help. Just give our President Lion Terry Vout (01603 784093) or our Membership Chairperson Lion Suzanne Barnett (01603 782002) a call and they will answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, feel free to come along to one of our meetings on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the month at 8pm at the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Hoveton. We are a very friendly and sociable bunch who will make you very welcome. Lion Terry Vout, President

THE PROBUS CLUB OF BROADLANDS The Probus Club of Broadlands is a group for men who are retired, semi-retired, or about to retire. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at The Norfolk Mead Hotel in Coltishall for lunch followed by a talk by a speaker on a subject of usually local relevance. At our May lunch Julie Edmunds gave us a fascinating presentation on the amazing work of the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA). Launched in 2000, the service began flying in January 2001, with "Anglia One" covering Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. In 2007 "Anglia Two" arrived, extending the service to cover Bedfordshire. The helicopters now fly 7 days a week, 365 days a year, completing over 16,000 missions since inception, and 341 so far this year. EAAA is the first air ambulance service in UK to have the ability to fly at night and can bring advanced medical care to any location within East Anglia within 25 minutes, transporting patients to the best hospital for their needs. It now covers Cambridgeshire, Suffolk Norfolk and Bedfordshire during day, and at night includes Hertfordshire, Essex, Greater London, Lincoln and Northamptonshire, an area of over 7,500 square miles with a population of about 6 million.

The two helicopters cost roughly £400,000 a month to operate, each mission costs an average of £3,500, and the fuel costs per helicopter are just under £200 per hour. The pilots, supplied by Bonds Air Services, are highly skilled and often come from a military background. The team of doctors are specialists in pre-hospital emergency, including trauma and anaesthetics. Paramedics are all highly skilled and trained to Masters level in critical care and the helicopter cannot take off without one on board.

EAAA is a 100% charity, and this year needs to raise £10.2 million to keep the service flying. The money is raised through the EAAA lottery, donations, collection boxes, gifts in wills, as well as various events arranged throughout the year, some by EAAA and others by sponsors wishing to contribute to the charity. Corporate sponsorship is vitally important: why are the helicopters yellow, for example? Because the Automobile Association was the original sponsor, but there are now many others too. As we left at the end of Julie's presentation we reflected deeply on her words ringing in our ears: "We need you today; you may need us tomorrow". The Club is always keen to welcome new members , or to hear from those who would like to know more. Contact Bill Dickson on 01603 783067. We hope to see you at our next meeting.

WROXHAM SOCIAL CLUB Judy’s Quiz and Chips was fun. Judy, together with Dennis, they gave us a great evening’s entertainment with some very unusual and somewhat fishy prizes. Thank you both. Jeff’s Bingo Nights are always good. Why not come along and see for yourselves. We have a few new items on the agenda thanks to Linda and other friends. Don’t miss Bill’s Bar Quiz on 18th June. Please let us know if you are coming to Christine and John Mason’s Golden Wedding party on 29th June so that we know how many to cater for. Bowlers Needed! If you are interested, please phone Bowls Secretary Jean on 01603 720810. We are really struggling to find enough players to make a team. Events:- 18th June Bill’s Bar Quiz & Pizza 25th June Whist 29th June Christine and John’s Golden Wedding 2nd July Private Function 9th July Bingo 16th July Who Wants to be a Millionaire? 23rd July Fun Day with our friends from Tamworth 30th July Barbecue 6 30 pm (numbers needed) 6th August Bingo 13th August Bar Quiz 20th August Crib Sunday 21st August Memorial Bowls and Snooker Day 27th August Wi Bowling 3rd September Horse Racing 1st October Brian and Geoff’s Quiz n Chips with Slides

(For catering: numbers are needed for Golden Wedding and Barbecue, please)

Friendly Darts Friday evenings; Snooker and sometimes Crib too.

Bingo starts 8pm. All other events 7.30pm unless stated differently. Quiz and Chips nights are open to non members. Please phone to book your table and food order. Friday night is usually Darts night, 7.30pm. Snooker most nights.

Please pop into the Club or phone me. New Members over 16 years. Membership is £26 for a year due in December, joining later in the year the fee is pro rata. Half price for 16-17 years old. Temporary Membership £5 per week, deductable from Full Membership. We have two full size Snooker tables, Lawn Bowls, Table Tennis, Pool, Darts, cads etc always available. Quizzes, Bingo, Whist, etc. Club Membership entitles you to all club events and facilities. Bowls and Social. For more information and to book for Quiz n Chips, please contact Rosemary Burdett (Chairman) 419811. Or any other member or committee member.

WROXHAM & DISTRICT LADIES’ LUNCHEON CLUB We meet on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding July, August and September) for an excellent lunch, followed by a talk on a variety of subjects, which is always interesting and entertaining. New members and visitors are always welcome to join us for good company and to hear speakers on a wide variety of topics. Mrs Jenny Atkinson on 01603 472556 or 01692 535932 will be happy to give you further details.

SOLO CLUB We meet at the Hoveton village hall, Stalham road once a month, on the second Tuesday in the month at 2.00 - 4.00. We are a group of people 55yrs. or over, live on our own who and enjoy a social afternoon in good company. We have the occasional speaker, demonstrations, etc. and several outings are arranged throughout the year. If you are interested in finding out more about the club, please ring 782178 or 782730 or better still just come along. You would be made very welcome.

BARTON HOUSE RAILWAY www.bartonhouserailway.org.uk [email protected] 01603 782008 Open 3rd. Sunday of the month from April to October from 2.30pm to 5.30pm ( A regular boat sevice operates from Wroxham Bridge FOR EVERY RUNNING )

We can offer a wide range of facilities for your private function or party. Please ask for details or a leaflet Although dry but cool with a little sun visitor numbers were similar to last month with only just over 60 admissions and 16 children for our second Sunday Running on 15th. May. Our popular attraction of Drive an Engine helped to achieve a total of over £370 for the day. The Joint Friends AGM took place at Barton House on Sunday 22nd May when annual reports were read, Officers and Committee elected and the Constituion agreed. A trip by launch to visit Wroxham Signalbox followed the meeting which gave a pleasant end to proceedings. Light refreshments were available before returning to Barton House. BHR were again present at the Strumpshaw Steam Rally on Sat, Sun & Mon, 28th. 29th. & 30th. May. The weather on Saturday & Sunday was brilliant which reflected in the number of train rides taken, Monday being much cooler and dull meant fewer numbers. Our new loco "Jake Afford" worked well with support from "Loch Rannoch" a LNER K2 class owned by member John Mason. A record braking £340 was raised in rides alone but with added extras including donations a grand total of £504 was likely. Thanks to a dedicated team especially Sue Wells who looked after the catering. The versatility of our facilities were evident on Wednesday 1st. June when an arranged get together following a funeral service for a Mr. Alastair Jackson took place. The Museum was the focus to receive a collection of Alastair's railwayana plus a visit to the signalbox. On Friday 3rd. June a special working party had been arranged by Daniel Hansell and led by Steve Purcell. A rather rough area underneath the Platform Canopy was transformed by levelleing and ballasting making it much more pleasant to walk on with a better look. The following day BHR was host to a children's birthday party when 36 adults and almost as many young children over & under 3 enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with train rides at the ready. On Saturday 11th. June a small group travelled to Yaxham on the Mid-Norfolk Railway to experience the delights of the Yaxham Light Railway. Steam and diesel traction was available for us to drive. A splendid afternoon in a delightful setting. OUR NEXT RUNNING IS ON SUNDAY 17th. JULY (For a 1st class experience try our new express trains at 3pm, 4pm & 5pm.) THE LAUNCH OF BHR JUNIOR FRIENDS IS ON SAT 18th. AUG

WROXHAM AND DISTRICT U3A The University of the Third Age (U3A) movement is a unique and exciting organisation which provides, through its U3As, life-enhancing and life-changing opportunities. Retired and semi-retired people come together and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reward: the sheer joy of discovery! Here at Wroxham we have a meeting together on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Hub, when we have a speaker, and the groups of various activities meet at various times and venues throughout the month. Present activities include: Bird-watching, Dining Out, French conversation, Garden Visits, History, Music Appreciation, Painting, Petanque, Photography and Walking, and we are always looking for people to introduce new interests. The annual subscription is only £15; anyone interested in joining should contact John Long on 01603 722254, or visit the website at u3awroxham.co.uk. Sue Badger Secretary

WROXHAM WI At their May meeting members met earlier than usual to enjoy an excellent lunch prepared by the Committee. Then it was time for the serious business of discussing and making decisions on the resolutions to be debated at the National Annual Meeting held at Brighton on 11th June. The WI has always held an important campaigning role in the UK and most of the issues and concerns it chooses to promote are based on the resolutions passed at the Annual Meeting which oigrinated from grass roots members. After debate and question Wroxham WI members agreed to support the resolution regarding avoid food waste, address food poverty. Regarding the resolution re. the appropriate care in hospital for people with dementia, members agreed that the Federation Secretary, who is the delegate for Wroxham at the Annual Meeting, should be given permission to vote according to her discretion when she had heard all the debate. Some Wroxham members will have been very busy in the WI tent at the Royal Norfolk Show showing the public what a great movement the WI is. Wroxham members are looking forward to the Broadland Group Garden Party on Thursday 11th July, a visit to Crete Lodge on Tuesday 2nd August and on Thursday 1st September a train trip to Sheringham to see a matinee performance of "Abigail's Party". If you enjoy cookery demonstrations do come to join us on Wednesday 20th July at 2.30 pm at the Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham. Anita Morton will demonstrate "Simple but Tasty" dishes. Jean Watson HOVETON & DISTRICT WI Tourism is the predominant industry on the River Bure but it hasn’t always been that way. In its heyday it was a major route for transporting goods & raw materials to support the industries that lined its banks. Philip West gave us a visual presentation of the many mills, brick makers, lime making, marl fertilizer production, wool industry, boat building and breweries that were supported by the wherrymen up until the early 20th century. Through the centuries these industries have declined but it was the catastrophic flood of 26th August 1912 that changed the landscape and the course of the river forever. Overnight many of the locks and bridges were lost which impacted whole communities. The stretch between Melton Constable and Hoveton being most affected and considerable damage was also caused between Burnham Market and . During remedial work after the storm, stretches of the river were straightened and the wherries that carried supplies were unable to traverse the full length of the river. Villages such as Melton Constable have been mentioned as far back as the Domesday Book and Brampton was a major centre of industry in Roman times; today they are but small communities on the map. In the 21st Century two of the former businesses continue to flourish Faircraft Loynes, boat builders and Roys of Wroxham. Today stretches of the river have accessible public footpaths and Philip assured us that they are pleasant walks on a sunny day. We would like to thank Philip for a very interesting presentation.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 6th July when our speaker Rev Penelope Dent will be taking a humorous look at authorship. Several of our members will also be attending the Broadland Group Garden Party at Saxon Lodge, Wroxham on 7th July and our social calendar will continue with our newly formed Lunch Club and Craft Club meetings as the month progresses. On 3rd August we will also be holding a garden party for our members at ‘Crabbets’ when we will be able to sit back and enjoy the Broads from this beautiful venue. For further information about our WI events please phone Sue on 01603 783387. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

1ST WROXHAM GUIDES

1st Wroxham Guides are continuing to make the best of the lighter evenings (One can hardly describe them as summer evenings with heavy rain, and thunderstorms causing flash flooding) We enjoyed and informative tour of the Wherry Yacht Charter boathouse where we learnt the history of Hathor, Olive, Ardea, White Moth and Norada before boarding them and seeing the the various layouts. Our visit to Happisburgh Lighthouse was postponed so we held a Lighthouse themed evening. Guides made candles, long stitch lighthouse pictures, collages,tried a seaside based word search and a quiz. Wroxham Guides were joined by Acle Guides Trowse where they had fun tubing and our last meeting was at Hautbois, the Girlguiding Anglia training and activity centre. The older Guides choose to go Aerial Runway and the younger Guides tried their pioneering skills to build a bridge over the cut whilst the thunder and lightening rumbled all around us. A couple of the Brownies moving up to Guides in September came along to a couple of the meetings and were able to join in the fun.

During half term, a few Wroxham Guides joined some Guides from Brundall District at a camp at Patteson Lodge. Fortunately we decided to use traditional 13ft Icelandic Ridge tents – being heavier they stood up well to the 40mph plus gusts of wind, the heavy rain and the spectacular thunderstorm and lightening display overnight on Monday. The Guides enjoyed climbing, kayaking, cooking meals over open fires, a BBQ and campfire with some Rainbows and Brownies, a wide game, some badges and camp challenges – including completing the low rope course blindfolded relying on teamwork and good verbal instructions.

With a month to go before we break up for the summer holidays, we still have an action packed programme – a trip to a pop concert at Wembley, sailing, a treasure hunt and a joint unit Campfire.

Kate Leader 1st Wroxham Guides 01603 722665 [email protected]

NORFOLK BROADS YACHT CLUB Open Day at Norfolk Broads Yacht Club on Sunday 15th May The forecast was for a mediocre day, cloudy, chilly and not too much wind. In fact it turned into a very pleasant day with sunny spells and a moderate breeze. The club was in festive mood with a "White Boat" weekend in progress and plenty of boats competing on the water. In addition to visiting sailors about eighty guests made it to the Broad during the day and made the most of the taster sails, boat rides around the Broad and dramatic racing to sit and watch. There was a chance to look over a few boats and test their skill on an ocean racer winch simulator (kindly lent by Volvo), as well as an excellent Sunday roast if they wished. The club members really enjoyed having the chance to show their guests what super facilities they have and to meet potentially new, enthusiastic members. If you have missed the next Open Day on July 2nd why not come along and enjoy a day during Wroxham Week which starts on July 25th. There will be plenty of spectacular racing and BBQ lunches or tea and cakes.

BADMINTON PLAYERS Looking for a competitive/fun game on a Tuesday night in Hoveton? Call 07874236948 (Experience players preferred)

ASHMANHAUGH & BARTON WANDERERS CRICKET CLUB The season is well under way and we can happily report that our junior teams have had many successes, from the Under 9’s up to the Under 15’s – well done to all.

Sadly the adult teams have been less successful in this early part of the season, partly due to our young adults having important exams which took priority.

We can however happily report that several of our juniors are currently representing Norfolk in their age groups and one player has also been selected as part of the Essex U17 XI, so our congratulations go to all of them.

The club will be playing host to Norfolk vs Bedfordshire Girls U13 match on Sunday June 10th , we also have two touring teams visiting us , Nocturnes on June 16th and Notts Forest CC on Aug 1st, all promise to be very entertaining matches so please join us to support the teams and enjoy a drink in the clubhouse.

Thursday and Friday evening training sessions have become increasingly popular seeing in excess of 50 people at the club on Fridays. The bar and barbecue are also proving to be a hit! The first of our social events took place in early June with a bbq steak night sponsored by Tavern Tasty Meats, this was hugely succesful and enjoyed by around 70 people. We plan on doing this again and having other events at the club; everyone is welcome.

Any adults or juniors, male or female of any age or ability would be most welcome to join the fun, either contact us or turn up on a Thursday or Friday at 6pm, we’d love to see you! Don’t forget that we run right through until the start of September, no break for summer holidays.

Hendro our head coach will be running Summer schools at the Club with sessions from beginner to advanced throughout July and August, please book early as this will sell out quickly. Contact Hendro on [email protected] For any other info please contact [email protected]

So why not join us to support the team on match days, you would be most welcome and refreshments are available in the clubhouse; we look forward to seeing you on the boundary.

Ps we are also collecting the Sainsburys Active Kids vouchers for youth team equipment

A Flying Start for Coltishall Jaguars Running Club

The first Coltishall Jaguars race at the old RAF Air-base at Badersfield got off to a flying start - and the Club was able to donate £500 to the charity East Anglian Air Ambulance. The sixteenth annual Mike Groves Race, but the first at the running club’s new venue, attracted a record turnout with over 380 runners registering to take part in the 10K course. The morning of Sunday 5th June dawned sunny and bright with a light breeze as competitors gathered at the start line. Some were there to chase age-group medals and PBs (personal best times). For others it was to complete their first ever 10K, or 6.25 miles after attending an intensive six-week training course with the Jaguars called ‘Couch to 10K’. For all competitors the main aim was to enjoy the challenge and complete the two lap course of the perimeter track. A medal, tea, coffee and copious quantities of cake awaited all finishers at the Jags HQ. The first male over the line was Callum Stanforth of Ryston Runners AC with a time of 35.11 and first female was Alexandra Smith of Wymondham AC in 41.05. Amazing times! Sam Kemp, from Hoveton, a participant in the Couch to 10K course, was delighted with her first ever race which she completed in 1.08.13. She said “I loved it! It was an amazing feeling to take part and to be able to cross the finish line – I even had a bit of a sprint finish! “I’m not saying it was easy but I am really proud of what I have done. I am definitely going to join the club and carry on with my run training – I’ve got a time to beat now!” If you want to experience the adrenalin and buzz for yourself, why not register for the Jaguars’ next 10K race at Scottow Enterprise Park? The Jolly Jaguars 10k is on Sunday September 25th – plenty of time to get training! For more details visit www.coltishalljaguars.co.uk

COUNCIL NEWS

NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL Message from County & District Councillor Nigel Dixon Hedge Growth Obstructing Footways Spring is the time of rapid hedge and tree growth and where these are next to a footway the fresh vegetation can quickly create an obstruction so that foot traffic has walk much closer to the vehicle carriageway, or even step into it, to avoid it. Please check whether your boundary hedges or trees have grown into the footway; if it has, please cut it back. It’s quite easy to check by looking at the adjoining edge of the paved area of the footway and drawing a vertical line upwards; there should be no vegetation beyond that line up to a height of 7 feet. That should ensure the full width of the paved area can be walked on by adults without brushing against vegetation.

The Future of Hoveton Village Hall I attended the Annual General Meeting of Hoveton Village Hall Management Committee on 25 May and was very concerned to hear that the Village Hall, the playing field and the children’s play area may have to close if no one is willing to join the Management Ctte within the next few months. It’s run as a Charitable Trust and there must be sufficient members of the Management Ctte to ensure it can be run effectively; 4 current members wish to retire, having served several years, but replacement volunteers are very hard to find. It’s financially stable and the demands of the Management Ctte are very similar to those of running your own home except it’s a community facility run for the benefit of the community. It was built in the early 1950s and is a valuable facility for residents of all ages and a wide range of community groups; it would be a huge loss to the community if it had to close because no one would join the team to run it. Anyone of 18 or over with a little spare time and enthusiasm can help save this community facility. There are usually 6 evening meetings a year; to learn more on how to help please contact me or the Chairman, Rita Massingham, on 01603 782613.

Brook Park Hoveton Persimmon has come back to me with proposed remedial action on most of the long list of problems. However, there are some omissions especially on crucial items linked to site flooding and drainage and this work is linked to the site adoption by the District Council which in turn affects when the children’s play equipment will be installed. I am trying to cut through the red tape on this and have proposed ways in which the delays on this can be greatly reduced. Making real tangible progress is very hard but I will hold Persimmon to account to ultimately deliver what’s required. I will update you further when details are known.

I welcome your views on these and any other issues. My contact details are: Tel 783885 or e mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

HOVETON PARISH COUNCIL The minutes of HPC meetings can be viewed at http://www.hoveton- pc.org.uk or on the Village Notice Boards Next Meeting: Monday 4th July, 6.30pm in the Village Hall’s Jubilee Room

Who are your Parish Councillors? At a recent public meeting it was stated that no-one knew who Hoveton’s Parish Councillors were, despite five of them being present at the meeting! Councillors’ names, contact details and individual responsibilities are shown on three PC notice boards within the village; inside the entrance to the Medical Centre, outside on the wall to the right of the Village Hall’s main entrance, and on the fence to the left of the Norwich Road end of the precinct. We are also listed on the Councillors’ page of HPC’s website, complete with mug shots! Councillors and their lead roles are: Martin Richmond, Chairman, 07917-553846 (Granary Staithe and Finance) Peter Howe, Vice-Chairman, 07887-480331 (Granary Staithe and Footpaths) Alex Howe, 07702-607130 or 01603-783096 (Litter, and PC rep on the PPG) Chris Marshall, 01603-783661 (Planning and Riverside/Pocket Parks) Jilly Gourlay, 01603-782615 (Village Hall issues) Karen Lincoln, 01603-784031 (Liaison with Persimmon Homes re Brook Park) Paul Keeble, 016031-784031 (Liaison with Persimmon Homes re Brook Park) Kerry Walker, 01603-784031 (Policy issues and Riverside/Pocket Park) Principles of being a Parish Councillor The Councillors Guide has 7 principles for conduct of councillors, the first 2 being i) to act in the public interest, and, ii) not to put yourself under any obligations to others, i.e. not to allow them to influence you improperly or to seek benefit for yourself, family, friends or close associates. These are important principles that your current parish councillors strictly adhere to. For further details of a parish councillor’s duties and principles please see the latest copy of The Good Councillor’s Guide at http://www.nalc.gov.uk/library/publications/801-good-councillors- guide/file or phone the Clerk on 07572-349600. This publication includes information concerning the powers and duties of Parish Councils and a copy can also be found on HPC’s website, address shown above. Hoveton Village Hall Five Councillors attended the HVH AGM on 25th May at which the future of the Village Hall was discussed. Henry Meiklejohn of Community Action Norfolk (CAN) was also present. Henry then attended the PC meeting on 6th June and provided your councillors with a report and very helpful guidance as to how to follow up matters in respect of HPC possibly taking over the running of HVH as a sole trustee. It was agreed that HPC should seek formal legal advice regarding the Bowls Club and any other matters of concern before making a final decision, and it is hoped this decision will be reached at the PC meeting on 1st August. In the meantime the current management committee of the Village Hall has kindly agreed to remain in place until alternative arrangements are made. Grass Cutting within the Village: This remains under review whilst two of your councillors grapple with the intricacies of the existing contract with Norfolk County Council (NCC) and the contract with new contractors, discussions about which are at an advanced stage. It has been agreed that the cutting regime which existed prior to the Local Government budget cuts will prove to be quite adequate (fifteen cuts throughout the season, or one cut approximately every fortnight through the main cutting season). Currently NCC is contracted to undertake five cuts in Hoveton but it has been suggested that there may have been only four last year. This is being looked in to by Councillor Dixon. If this 'economy' measure proves to be the case then it will clearly be detrimental to the quality of the cutting as the contractor will have to contend with the problems cutting long grass brings, as well as the negative impact it will have on the village. This saga continues but your PC is determined that a positive outcome will be reached before we are much further in to the summer. Litter pick by the 1st Hoveton & Wroxham Cub Packs HPC is indebted to the cubs who were involved in a village litter pick on 25th May. In their walk round the village they also cleared the accumulation of dead branches and other vegetation along the path near the village sign between Stalham Road and Church Road, which had been the subject of a resident’s complaint. It may be that the Cubs will treat this as a yearly event in line with Keep Britain Tidy’s aim to continue with the national ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign, which was such a success this year. Tour de Broads:

A reminder that the Tour de Broads 2016 takes place on the 21st August. This event is reputed to be the region’s biggest locally organised cycling event, and the organisers tell us it is bigger and better than ever before. Now in its 4th year, the event has a bigger venue, all-day family entertainment, and a choice of 5 different cycle routes. For further information see http://www.tourdebroads.com/

As reported in the April Bridge, Horning has already arranged a community event on the day to welcome the riders, who will be starting from Coltishall’s new Pedal Park, but HPC would love to see a team from the village taking part, perhaps from a local church, or a guide or scout group? Do book on the Tour de Broads website (shown above) to join in on the day, and please let our Clerk know that you are representing Hoveton. (See the advert for this event on page ) Norfolk Insight: This is a web site which provides data and information about Norfolk and its local communities. One of our councillors has provided HPC with a hard copy of the Health and Wellbeing profile for Hoveton and Stalham. The information is too extensive to provide here but for anyone who is interested do take a look at http://www.norfolkinsight.org.uk/ or phone Councillor Gourlay for a hard copy.

WROXHAM PARISH COUNCIL Following our appeal for new councillors, we are very pleased to welcome Cllr M.Allsop and Cllr B.Fiske as new members. Now, are there any residents from the new development, who would like to be considered, there are still three vacancies and much of our discussions will centre around the requirements of Wherry Park. Of course we would consider any other resident, who would like to apply. A full council again would be an uplifting experience. District Councillor Vincent Tapp. We were also fortunate to receive District Cllr. V.Tapp at our meeting as we are aware of his very busy schedule. He updated all of those present on a Grow your Community Information sheet on living with Dementia. This information can be found at www.wroxham-pc.org Cllr Tapp also informed us that the ‘Top Dog’ scheme has ceased owing to lack of funding. Handyman vacancy. We were not so lucky with the position of Handyman, which is still open. Replies to the clerk please. Reporting The Council continues to receive reports from residents, for which they cannot thank you enough, we really all need to work together. Health & Safety – Dogs. Owing to the recent weather, nothing much has been done about Caen Meadow, but it was agreed that signs indicating “Fines for fouling” would be erected. Chippings that had been delivered to Caen Meadow, will be spread as soon as possible. Seats at St. Mary’s Church. We were fortunate in locating a relative for one of the seats requiring ‘tlc’ and we are awaiting further news on this matter. Matters in hand. There have been no updates on the three matters reported in the June edition, but they are still ongoing. Also no decision has yet been agreed on the ownership of Malthouse Lane. Norfolk county Council has informed us that the 50/50 Partnership scheme, that allows us to vote for certain items to be considered is in place now for 2017/18. If residents have any ideas of what is required in Wroxham (apart from a by-pass) now is the time to tell us. Speedwatch It was stated that eighteen motorists had been reminded of their responsibilities of not speeding in our parish. There also is an apparent outbreak of speeding in Staitheway Rd, assumed because of the building/updating work going on. They need to be reminded that children are also on that road with no footways to jump onto Annual Audit. The Annual Audit for 2015/2016 has been completed and will be forwarded before 30th June. Residents will be able (by appointment) to review the figures from July 1st to 31st and after August 3rd be able to Contact the Auditors, if they have any concerns. Well I am closing now and please enjoy whatever sun comes your way this month. Parish Clerk. 01603 721474 – e-mail: [email protected]

ARTICLES & PRESS RELEASES

BRIDGE VETS, WROXHAM

Every day at Bridge we treat a wide variety of patients for an even wider variety of reasons, from simple tummy upsets to major abdominal surgeries and torn nails through to complex orthopaedic procedures – we really do see it all! Our dedicated team of vets, nurses and receptionists have a wealth of experience to help when it goes wrong - however we believe in prevention as the best cure, this is where the team excel in helping you and your pets thrive.

Preventative healthcare is at the heart of good veterinary science, routine healthcare from an early age will pay dividends as your pet reaches their advancing years. This encompasses a wide range of issues – diet, flea, tick and worm control, neutering, vaccinations, behavioural advice, puppy and kitten training, grooming, bathing, microchipping, oral care, nail clipping – the list goes on and on!

Recent cases in the press regarding babesiosis in dogs – a potentially fatal disease which is spread by ticks, highlight the importance of preventative medicine, however the more common problems such as the roundworm (toxocara) are often forgotten, yet this can cause blindness in people. Hence we recommend regular parasite treatment (fleas, ticks and worms) with a quality product tailored to suit your pet. No one approach will work for all - and not all products are the same or as effective - good advice from the team will help keep your pet healthy (and your family healthy too).

To help budget for these treatments we have launched our pet health plans – for dogs, cats and rabbits - a scheme we have designed to give you expert healthcare with money saving discounts in affordable monthly payments. All pets can join at any age. Benefits include routine health checks, vaccinations and the best preventative treatments, for the lifetime of your pet, as well as discounts on foods, accessories and other services, giving you peace of mind that your companion is receiving the best possible care.

If you would like to know more about the plans or for any advice regarding your pets, pop in to the practice, or call the team on 01603 783920.

David Martin MRCVS THE MUSEUM OF THE BROADS

Summer has arrived at Stalham!

We love the summer months at the Museum of the Broads - the river looks fab and our exhibits all seem to have that extra glow!

Our riverside setting is such a beautiful picnic spot and primed for THE outside evening of the year - our Jazz and Beer evening on Sat 9th July. Pop along, bring a picnic and friends, and sample some wonderful local ales. Savoir Faire Jazz Trio will be playing, and our steam launch will be out for a pootle. It really is a beautiful evening!

On Sun 17th July we have our Toys and Models day. Come along and meet the collectors & say to yourself I should have kept that box! It's a great day for all ages and we hope to have models operating on the water - always a treat alongside our steam launch!

Don't forget our Broadland High Streets exhibition - did you know there were three shoemakers in Martham? Plus we have a Victorian family day planned for Wed 24 August, ‘Kill or Cure’. Meet our Victorian pharmacist, and try to decide if his remedies would kill or cure. Plenty of other shop based activities for all the family. Save the date!

Check out our website for full details www.museumofthebroads.org.uk and follow us on Twitter @museumbroads and on Facebook

Bringing the story of the Broads alive!

Museum of the Broads, Stalham Staithe, NR12 9DA, Open daily, 10am to 4.30pm

AMPLIFON IS COMING TO WROXHAM Looking after your hearing is just like going to the optician for an eye test, but people still put it off for all kinds of reasons. That's why we want to sort out the facts from the fiction to help Wroxham hear better as part of our commitment to get Britain back to better hearing. Mrs Louise Wright has 17 years experience in the industry, as well winning two awards for excellent customer aftercare. To find out more and book a free test at The Hub call 01603 513071 quoting Bridge. Amplifon 38-40 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3EW Opening hours Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 9am- 12noon

Bringing sound to life

THE PRESTON ROOMS – THE VILLAGE HALL We have had two very enjoyable events since the last issue. Pam’s Quiz Night was once again a great success. A challenging quiz and a superb buffet made it a great evening. Teams battled it out and with our new Quiz Master Neal in control, the evening proved to be great fun. The Ashmanhaugh Antiques Roadshow was an event not to be missed. Roy Murphy from Keys Auctioneer’s in Aylsham proved to be incredibly knowledgeable about everything! Items brought for information and valuation included stamp collections, jewellery, books, various pottery and china items and even a sword! Roy worked his way through our collection of items, we had tea and cakes at ‘half-time’ and the evening was informative and great fun. We hope to organise this event again. The main event for July is of course, the village Fete. Plans are going well and we are hoping for another sunny day, although maybe not as hot as last year! We hope to see you all there, on July 23rd, at Blacksmith’s Farm from 2pm to 4.30pm. Sue Watts, Secretary

WESTOVER VETERINARY CENTRE I thought I would take the opportunity this month to point out a potentially fatal doggy hazard that has reared its head in the last few weeks; slug pellets. There are many types of slug pellet on the market, but there seems to be little distinguishing them externally in terms of the risk to animals, which I find amazing considering they are designed to be sprinkled onto the ground! The most dangerous type of slug pellets are those containing Metaldehyde and unfortunately a number of dogs die every year as a result of eating them. The toxin causes seizures and works very quickly so often we don’t see patients until they are already fitting. In fact, I saw two dogs who had ingested slug pellets last weekend, but thanks to their owners prompt response both are fine now. Personally I think the safest think is not use slug pellets containing Metaldehyde at all. I also wanted to take the opportunity to point out a campaign that has risen in prominence recently. It is known as the “Yellow Dog Project” and was created to bring awareness to dogs who need space while training, recovering from surgery, or being rehabilitated. If you see a dog with a YELLOW ribbon, bandanna or similar on the leash or on the dog, this is a dog which needs some space. This may be due to a previous bad experience, a dog recovering from surgery, a bitch in heat or even just an elderly or arthritic dog. As an owner of a dog who doesn’t always like being approached when he is on a lead I think the project is a great idea. Once word gets round and people recognise the yellow markers I am hopeful it will help to reduce the number of dog bite injuries we see here at the vets.

And one final thing, I would like to introduce two new members of our team. We have been recently joined by Kellie Brown a wonderfully enthusiastic and bright veterinary nurse and also Ann Marie Coughlan a very amiable and talented veterinary surgery. It is a pleasure to have them with us and they will help to ensure our patients continue to receive the best quality care we can give. Toby Morrell MRCVS Westover Veterinary Centre

NEW HEARING CARE SERVICE OPENING IN HOVETON Award-winning local businesswoman, Karen Finch is bucking the current business trend by expanding her business and opening a brand new outreach centre in Hoveton. Karen who owns The Hearing Care Centre and has 21 other centres across Suffolk and Norfolk, is opening the new private hearing care facility in partnership with Cecil Amey Opticians in the town. The company will offer most services under the umbrella of hearing including, hearing assessments, prescription and fitting of the latest hearing aid technology, earwax removal, tinnitus management and custom made noise protection. The new hearing centre in Hoveton will open on Friday 8th July 2016 and the celebrations will continue with The Hearing Care Centre offering free appointments for hearing tests and professional advice (saving customers £20) until 26th August 2016. For more information on the new centre Freephone 0800 096 2637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk. Further Information: Matthew Coward (Marketing Manager) on 01473 228075 or email [email protected] Further interviews with Karen Finch can be arranged by contacting the Marketing Manager on the details above.

About The Hearing Care Centre Ltd: With over 18 years experience in the Hearing Care industry, The Hearing Care Centre Ltd is local, award winning, family run business, offering independent and private hearing care service to patients throughout East Anglia.

Established in 1998, the main practice is situated in Ipswich with a further 21 centres located locally in: Aldeburgh, Attleborough, Beccles, Bury St Edmunds, Carlton Colville, , Eye, Felixstowe, Framlingham, Hadleigh, Halesworth, Harleston, Needham Market, Southwold, Stowmarket, Sudbury, , Watton, Woodbridge, Wroxham and Wymondham.

The company is managed by Karen Finch RHAD FSHAA FRSA who has been involved in the Hearing Care industry for many years. For further information visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk or contact the Marketing Manager.

Hearing Loss Statistics* • There are over 800,000 people in the UK who are severely or profoundly deaf • Over half (55%) of people over 60 have a hearing loss and 90% of patients over 81 • 4 million people have hearing loss of 35 dB or more in the better ear but don’t wear hearing aids despite the huge benefits this would give them (link 4million report) • Action on Hearing Loss research shows that there are now 10 million people in the UK with hearing loss of at least 25 decibel (dB) in the better ear – 1 in 6 of the population. • People leave on average a 10-15 year delay from the onset of hearing loss to addressing their condition • Evidence suggests that GPs fail to refer up to 45% of people reporting hearing loss, for an intervention, such as a referral for a hearing test or a hearing aid • The most common type of hearing loss in the UK is among people who are gradually losing their hearing as part of the ageing process. *Stats taken from Action on Hearing Loss.

NOTICES

Wroxham & Hoveton Christian Aid Group OR344103 Public Street collection Hoveton Saturday 21st. May 2016

We Richard Clarke & Paul Taylor give notice that the Street collection which took place in Hoveton for CHRISTIAN AID on 21ST of May raised £351.00. There were no expenses incurred with this collection and all monies have been passed to The Christian Aid National fund. Grateful thanks is given to the management of "Roys" Store for allowing us to collect adjacent to their premises ------The total amount raised by the Hoveton and Wroxham group OR344103. and the Neatishead and District group OR221028 with Church Donations, and including the above street collection was £2030.49, of which £904 was subject to Gift Aid. All monies have been forwarded to the Christian Aid National Fund. We are most grateful to all the Churches and their members who managed to raise such a grand sum. Richard Clarke-Secretary Paul Taylor- Treasurer 12/06/2016

CAEN MEADOW Were you or your parents on the Caen Meadow riverbank in a picture taken in the 1950s and just added to the Wroxham History site? To check, go to www.wroxham-pc.org, the website that keeps you in touch with parish council news, click on History, and then A Wroxham Boyhood. You'll also see how different the Caen Meadow looked 60-plus years ago.

WROXHAM CHURCH HALL is available for hire during the day. It has a modern kitchen, good facilities and good car parking. For more information ring Janet Benson, Tel: 10603 783140

THIS MONTH'S COVER July marks the centenary of that most futile series of battles, the Somme Offensive. Between July 1st and November 13th 1916 more than a million men were killed or wounded, including over 57,000 British casualties on the first day alone. The 15 mile front remained almost static for much of that time and at the end of the campaign the Allies had advanced a mere 6 miles. The campaign was summed up by a German officer, Freidrich Steinbrecher, who wrote: "Somme. The whole history of the world cannot contain a more ghastly word." Among the brightest and best of a generation slaughtered in Picardy was Lt. George Butterworth, an English composer still remembered for his pastoral 'idylls' - 'The Banks of Green Willow' and 'A Shropshire Lad'. As an avid collector of folk songs - and enthusiastic Morris dancer and cricketer - he made visits to the Norfolk Broads in 1910 in company with his friend Ralph Vaughan Williams to record local singers. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry a few days before before he was killed by a sniper's bullet on August 5th aged 31: his body was hastily buried but lost in subsequent intense fighting in the Pozières area. Our cover shows George Butterworth's portrait superimposed on the Somme landscape as it is today, one of a series of stunning photographs of the Somme by veteran Irish photographer Michael St Maur Sheil in a touring centenary exhibition 'Fields of War - Lands of Peace'. Nick Walmsley

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

CLASSIC CAR AND MOTOR BIKE SHOW 1st Hoveton & Wroxham Sea Scout Group is holding its 13th Annual Classic Car and Motor Bike Show at St. John’s School, Horning Road, Hoveton on Sunday 17th July from 11am-4pm. A large collection of cars and motor bikes will be on show along with stalls, refreshments, bar, bbq and other attractions of interest to all ages. Adults £2, under 16s free. A great day out for all the family. Please note that DOGS & SMOKING are not allowed anywhere on the school premises. If you are interested in having a car boot stall, please contact Francis on 01603 782703. For entry forms for cars or bikes please e-mail [email protected].

CRAFT FAIR at Spixworth village hall on august21. This will include a car boot sale , fete and football tournaments going on on the field to celebrate the tour de broads passing throughon 9 Aug 2015 11:11 am,

DUSSINDALE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE sunday september 4th 11 - 5. raising money for dussindale primary school. all welcome. for further information please contact tracey cooper 01603 304191.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BOAT TRIP TO ST BENET'S ABBEY SUNDAY 7th AUGUST 2016 Help to celebrate more than a thousand years of Christianity at the historic St Benet’s Abbey. On Sunday 7th August 2016, the Bishop of Norwich, will be taken by Wherry boat, to St Benet’s to conduct a special open-air service under the large oak cross at the former Benedictine Monastery. The Friends of St Benet’s Abbey are giving you the opportunity to be there too, travelling aboard the Mississippi Riverboat, the Southern Comfort, boarding Swan Green, Horning at 1.15pm and returning by 6 pm. Bar & toilet on board. Tickets to this unique event are only £10.00 return and are available from the Horning Post Office. Alternatively contact The Friends by email: [email protected] or phone 01692 631254. There are only 100 tickets available, so buy yours now to avoid disappointment. Jane Bowden Public AffairsFriends of St Benet's Abbey 01692 631254Mobile: 07887 520157