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YOUR Community Newspaper www.reephamlife.co.uk No. 3 May 2013 Last chance to save the Reepham Society

AT its recent Annual General Meeting the Reepham Society, which was founded more than 30 years ago to protect, re- search and present the town’s heritage, failed to elect new officers. Normally, the existing officers are voted back on to the committee for a fur- ther term, but this year, most unusually, none of them wished to stand again. Nichola Johnson, acting chair of the AGM explained: “Of course, they all had personal reasons for stepping down, but it is also the case that recent committee meetings were increasingly dominated by personal concerns, which the majority of the committee felt were distracting from its core responsibilities both to the Charity Commissioners and to the Soci- ety’s wider membership’s interests. “Unfortunately, none of the new people The Reepham Society owns the land occupied by a small bowling green, acquired nominated were elected at the AGM, when the Sun public house closed in the late 1980s. See the article on page 18. which left the Society potentially without has been amassed, and a consistently the SGM to be held on 4 June, so there officers. watch ful and well-informed eye has will be a wider “slate” of candidates to “Under such circumstances, the ‘old’ ex- been applied to hundreds of planning ap- add to the names of those who stood at ecutive committee is required to call a plications,” she said. the AGM. Special General Meeting (SGM) so that “We cannot think that members who All nominees will be invited to speak additional nominations may be received have supported and contributed to the briefly about their interest in the Society and voted on by the membership or, fail- Society for many years, or those who and about any particular skills and/or ex- ing this, that a motion to close the Society have moved to Reepham more recently perience that they feel they can con- be tabled.” and joined the Society through a genuine tribute, and asked to declare any vested Ms Johnson said that since the Society’s interest in our local heritage, would wish interests they may have. foundation an enormous amount has to see the Society disbanded.” “Once we have successfully elected been achieved by successive members Ms Johnson said the hope is that all new officers, the Reepham Society can and officers. “Research has been conduct- members will help to ensure its survival embark, re-energised, on the next phase ed, publications produced, an impressive by encouraging others to come forward of its existence,” said Ms Johnson, who archive of photographs and related items as nominees for the officer positions at will also chair the SGM.

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Tree planted to thank managers of Stimpson’s Piece

Pictured in Stimpson’s Piece (left to right): Quercus rubra, Jan Henry, Cllr Anne Woollett, Town Council Chairman Les Paterson, Town Clerk Jo Boxall and David Henry The field, off Station Road, was leased by the Stimpson family to the town foot- ball club after the end of the Second World War and was given in trust to the town in the mid-1980s as a facility for the A NORTHERN red oak tree (Quercus chairman’s fund, the tree was chosen by people of Reepham and the surrounding rubra) has been planted by the Trustees Mrs Henry as the most appropriate way neighbourhood. It was extended a few of Stimpson’s Piece to mark the work that of commemorating the couple’s involve- years later when Reepham Town Council Jan and David Henry have put into man- ment over the past 20 years. “We have en- bought an adjoining field. aging Reepham’s recreation ground and joyed most of our time on the manage- Management of Stimpson’s Piece Char- playing fields. ment committee,” she said, having retired ity was handed over to the Town Council Purchased from the Town Council as administrator at the end of last year. in September 2012. ART CLASSES Continue throughout the summer term at Cawston, Hempton, Holt and Marsham. Summer Schools for occasional days will follow soon. At Easter we did Chinese Brush Painting and Felt Corsages, Nuno Felt Scarves and Lino Printing. What would you like to learn? Let me know please, Clementina Sutton 01603 872441

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Reporting parking problems READING through Your Council Mat- ters in the April issue of Reepham Life, I felt I had to comment on parking within Reepham. The double yellow lines outside the Spar seem to be totally ignored and not enforced by the local police. Many times recently I have driven down Ollands Road to be confronted by a car turning into the road from Church Hill and the road being blocked by cars parked on the double yellow lines. Maybe the police do enforce them from time to time and maybe the cul- prits are only parked for five minutes, but it is selfish and causes danger to traffic turning in from Church Hill. Recently a car was parked right on the corner causing a blockage. I park ed up in the square and went to the police station; there was nobody @reephamlife.co.uk there. Where are they when needed? “To report illegal parking on roads Car parking is a problem in Reep- A deterrent is needed as this can where there are parking restrictions ham. Perhaps the developer of the only get worse with additional houses. (yellow lines, time limited waiting, etc.) land off Dereham Road could be per- I hope the two cyclists who fell off you should contact the councils that suaded to provide a small car park their bikes on the Spar corner (Com- manage enforcement (details below). near the doctors’ surgery. This would

ment column, Reepham Life, April “Please note that cases of actual ob- have the dual purpose of an overspill letters 2013) didn’t slip on oil left by the nu- struction on roads (preventing the pas- park for the doctors (whose car park merous cars parked up to the corner. sage of vehicles) or footways (prevent- is often full and people park where Very good informative Council re- ing the passage of wheelchairs or child they can on Smuggler’s Lane) and a port in Reepham Life – keep it up. pushchairs) should be referred to public park only a few steps from the Simon Rayfield, New Road, Reepham the police on 101. town centre. “Report illegal parking in Breck- Name and address supplied  Reepham Town Council replies: land, Broadland, King’s Lynn and MANY thanks for highlighting this is- West Norfolk, and North Norfolk to  Your Council Matters replies: sue. The Town Council has already 01553 616222 or email: parking. MANY thanks for your response to our taken action by asking for enforce- [email protected] “If You Ask Me...” feature about traffic ment in Reepham by Parking Opera- (please use the email address if you and transport in Reepham. One of the tions and illegally parked vehicles are wish for a response to your request/ possible ideas put forward by the po- being ticketed. report).” tential developers of the land off Dere- However, the following background On this occasion, the Town Council ham Road would be to extend the sur- information arising from this may be has notified Parking Operations of the gery. More information about the useful to everyone. points raised by Mr Rayfield. However, pro posed development is available in Since November 2011 when, “Nor- future complaints about illegal parking the three excellent online articles on folk (excluding Norwich City) became should be made by individuals to ei- www.reephamlife.co.uk ‘decriminalised’ for the purposes of ther Parking Operations using the tele- parking enforcement both on and off- phone number or email address Get-together on fundraising street”, the Police and Safer Neigh- above, or to the Police using the 101 FIRSTLY, may I say how nice it is to bourhood Team have had limited number, as appropriate. have an informative community news- powers over parking. paper for Reepham. Well done! Responsibility for controlling illegal More thoughts about parking In response to Bryan Gostling’s parking has largely been transferred I REFER to the Your Council Matters letter in the April issue about fundrais- to Parking Operations based in King’s report in Reepham Life (April 2013). ing, several local villages have done Lynn. Consequently, anyone who this. It’s a good idea for those wanting wishes to report illegal parking should to have a drive or garage sale. now do so using the following guid- TWEETS Would it be possible for charities to ance copied from the Norfolk County tweet your views to @reephamlife have stalls in the square with the co- Council website: operation of the Town Council? Per- www.reephamlife.co.uk 6 Reepham Life, May 2013 views haps accompanied by the King’s Arms jazz band if on a Sunday? Gibbs’ Ironmongers lorry Other villages have produced small I AM restoring a 1946 Bedford that was once owned by Gibbs’ Ironmongers of maps of locations for an entry fee, with Reepham. This lorry was in a very poor state and has taken more than five years profits, after expenses, going to local to get where it is today. charities. I would like to find out more about its life with the Gibbs family and wonder Is anyone interested in a get-together if your readers have any stories or, better still photos, of the lorry, which would to take this further? Please contact me c/o have been around the 1950s or 1960s. It left the Gibbs family in the late 1960s Reepham Life or at 7 Chapel Close. for Dereham. Jan Stolworthy, Reepham To the best of our knowledge the registration of the truck was DEW 917. We do know that it was an orange colour when the Gibbs family had it. Fine follow-up We have met the last commercial driver – he is now 92 years old and remembers TO follow up a fine first issue with such collecting it from Edward Gibbs of Reepham. a good second one is a great achieve- Paul Blanch, Taverham ment. I have recently arrived in Reepham and my timing appears to have been im- peccable. Well done! Michael Pender-Cudlip, Mill Road, Reepham

One of the best ever I’VE signed up for Reepham Life online and I must say it is one of the best jour- nals to come out of Reepham ever. Very informative. Keep up the good work. Simon and Silvia Rayfield, Reepham The 1946 Bedford that was once owned by Gibbs’ Ironmongers of Reepham. before (left) and after restoration by Paul Blanch of Taverham. Do any readers have any Encouraging younger people stories or photos of the lorry? Email: [email protected] CONGRATULATIONS on your April issue and thanks for including Bawdeswell Vil- the great work. offer to take the lady I mentioned pre- lage Cinema in your Events. One major Alex Kirby, Bawdeswell Village Cinema viously to Wroxham once a week to visit difference this year is that we have her husband in his care home (Reepham dropped the ticket costs for 12-18 year Thanks for all the offers Life, April 2013, page 25). In a cynical, in- olds to £2. We hope this will encourage HOW marvellous and heart-warming to a younger audience to join us. Keep up have had five people come forward and CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 

Small claims level increase – good thing or bad thing?

WITH effect from 1 April 2013 the level would like the comfort of at least having of what are known as “small claims had some legal advice and perhaps a bit track” cases in the County Court was in- legal view of a steer on the way as they pursue their creased from £5,000 to £10,000. DAVID LAWS claim for themselves. This means that a successful claimant It is frequently possible for a solicitor for any claim worth up to £10,000 will themselves. to provide limited guidance and advice not be able to recover any of his or her In other cases though, it means that to keep down those non-recoverable legal costs (other than very limited set someone owed a similar amount by a fees, but still giving the litigant in person fixed costs) incurred in pursuing the large corporation, for example, can the comfort of at least some professional claim. There are only very limited excep- press on with their claim without fear of legal support. tions to that rule. the risk of having to pay the other side’s There are two sides to the coin. At often high legal fees if things go wrong. To discuss any of the above or for help times it may seem to be very unfair, for In the past this has all too often put peo- with your legal affairs, call David Laws – example, that a business that is owed, ple off pursuing rightful claims. Solicitor on 01603 871126 or 07933 149810, say. £9,000 cannot recover its legal fees As a result of this we will see many or visit www.davidlaws-solicitor.com incurred in having to chase and, if nec- more cases going through the courts essary, sue the offending party. People where people are acting without legal need to be able to get on with managing representation (the fact that it will clog their businesses instead of having to wor- up the court system is another issue). ry about dealing with court proceedings However, some people will still feel they www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, May 2013 7 YOUR COUNCIL MATTERS

YOUR town needs you. Your Council has two empty seats. Fill one and make a difference. Your Town Council If you ask me… Chairman: Les Paterson James Joyce YOUR response to last month’s request for views on transport Deputy Chairman: (Norfolk County Councillor) and traffic was so good that this month we’ll concentrate on Chris Wheeler (Broadland Ann Middlemas printing some of your replies that don’t appear elsewhere District Councillor) David Patience in the newspaper. Here are the seven questions we asked: Sara Birtles Andrea Wilson 1. Public Transport – what’s it like? Mike Cowdrey Anne Woollett Answer: “Very poor.” Giles Cutts 2. Parking – how would you improve it? Town Clerk: Jo Boxall Finance Officer: Judith Flack Answers: “[Apply] parking restrictions/time limits in Market Place and Station Road car park (parking is not that inconsiderate people. The public footpath between Marriott’s much of a problem).” Way and Orchard Lane is especially bad and there are poo “Public parking can be a problem on market days and, with bins at both ends, so no excuse. the appearance of a traffic warden, could be off-putting for Here’s what one mother had to say: “I feel very strongly people coming into town trying to find somewhere to park.” about the issue of dog poo in Reepham. It is particularly bad 3. Dangerous traffic spots – are there any? at the entrance to Marriott’s Way and possibly up to the bridge Answers: “Townsend Corner, Church Hill/Ollands Road, (over Orchard Lane) and also on the footpath from the car Orchard Lane/Cawston Road.” park to the market square. “Immediately outside Reepham Surgery. Have witnessed “I am paranoid about my little girls falling in all the dog several ‘near misses’ caused by overflow vehicles parking in muck that is scattered around. I even noticed on a walk the Smuggler’s Lane as car parking is no longer adequate and other day that somebody had just left their bag of dog poo likely to worsen as town grows (Rumour has it that some on the ground. It’s funny how you never catch these people people park in the surgery car park to do their shopping in leaving it; if I did I would say something! It would be great the town). Have ascertained that the car park is responsibility to see this issue resolved.” of the surgery, not the NHS.” To find out how to report dog fouling in a public place, 4. Speed control –should there be more? fines etc. go to: http://www.broadland.gov.uk/dogfouling Answers: “No.” What can’t Reepham afford to lose? “Some cars still drive much too fast from Dereham Road Last month we explained how important a Community As- into and out of town and along Station Road. Perhaps Station set List is and that creating one for Reepham would be the Road should have a 20 mph restriction sign or one of those theme of this year’s Annual Town Meeting. We asked for your flashing signs.” Top 10 assets Reepham could not afford to lose. Here’s the “Speed humps or similar should be placed in School Road running order based on your answers so far: between Robins Lane and 200 metres past the high school. Even at school times motorists are still driving too fast along 1= Doctors’ surgery Robertson’s butcher this stretch of road, putting children cycling or walking to Post office Reepham Town Hall school at risk, particularly those emerging from Rudd’s Lane.” 3= Mott’s Chemist 14= Bus station/service 5. Pavements and footpaths – do we need more? HSBC bank and ATM First responders Answer: “Footpaths from town to Whitwell Station and to Library Police station Upper Barn on Cawston Road.” Stimpson’s Piece Spar 6. Cycling ways – where do we need them? Old Brewery House Public car park There were no comments. 8 Crown public house Diane’s Pantry 7. Street lighting – do you walk on the dark side? 9= Bircham Centre Meloncaulie Rose Answers: “Still very dark in built-up areas; need at least dou- Fire station/brigade Kerri’s Pine ble the number of street lights.” King’s Arms “Street lighting is fine. People should take a torch when it is dark. We don’t want to end up like big towns or cities which are overloaded with lighting.” Does this list reflect your priorities? If not, give us your Top A better place to live 10 and make your voice heard at the Annual Town Meeting THE dog poo problem is getting better but there are still some in the Town Hall on Wednesday 22 May at 7.30 pm.

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The voice for Reepham’s businesses Get to know your Chamber Brenda Gostling, secretary of the Reepham Chamber of Commerce, looks at If you run a business in the Reepham the role the Chamber can play in helping local businesses area, or want to develop your business here, we would love to meet you. Our REEPHAM has an abundance of organi- on businesses in the town. next meeting is on Tuesday 21 May sations representing different aspects of We have emailed members about train- 2013, 5.30pm at Hampton’s Tea the community, but the Chamber of Com- ing opportunities offered by Broadland Parlour, Norwich Road, Reepham. It will be informal and relaxed; just an merce is unique in that it exists to rep- District Council, for example, as well as opportunity for you to meet Chamber resent those who have trade or business- keeping members updated during the members and share your experiences es interests here in our very special town. bank’s closure last year. with other business owners. Our aims are simple: promotion, com- We’ve let members know about events munication and mutual support for not that might affect their trade such as the only our members but also the other Tour of Britain visits both last summer Life to get the picture. traders and business owners in and and the year before. We would love to represent an even around Reepham. As a group we certainly welcome wider section of our business community, Our activities range from providing the new businesses to the town. While we so I’d like to take this opportunity to can- small Christmas trees around the Market have no way of influencing landlords’ de- vass for new members. Place during December to helping rein- cisions regarding prospective tenants Membership is just £25 for the year and force Reepham’s bid to get faster broad- for their business premises, we do sup- that includes a listing on our website (see band. port increasing the diversity of what www.reepham.uk.com). Chamber members have joined the Reepham has to offer. Our next meeting is a “get to know Town Team looking at Reepham’s future There are currently 28 member busi- your Chamber” open meeting (see economic strategy and will be making nesses – but there are more than 150 above). If you’re involved in an organi- sure Reepham’s business community’s businesses in the Reepham area. Many of sation that does business in Reepham, views are represented throughout this these are “one man (or woman) bands” we’d love to see you there. process. working – as I do – from small home of- For more information about Reepham Another key part of the Chamber’s role fices, although others are tradespeople Chamber of Commerce, please contact is to act as a channel to share information and service providers. You only have to Brenda Gostling on 01603 870582 or about news and events that will impact look at the advertising here in Reepham [email protected] New community wood fuel club seeks volunteers

FOR those who use logs on their fires and A first meeting of the Norfolk Wood Warm CIC stoves during the winter, a new commu- will be held at 10.30 am nity interest company – Norfolk Wood on Saturday 25 May at Whitwell Station cafe, Warm CIC – has been established to pro- Reepham vide wood fuel on a not-for-profit basis. The wood is obtained in bulk, sea- cost (volunteers receive a soned and processed, mainly by volun- discount). teers, and supplied in convenient breath- Sessions run from 10.30 able bags that can be moved on a sack am to 4 pm at our site just barrow and stored until the logs are need- outside Reepham. ed. There will be a first Norfolk Wood Warm checks the weight meeting at 10.30 am on and moisture content, and works out how Saturday 25 May at the much energy is contained in each bag of times a year. There are a variety of jobs Whitwell & Reepham Station cafe, Whit- logs: customers pay a price per kWh unit. suitable for all abilities from chain-saw - well Road, Reepham, where there will be The new community wood fuel club is ing (for qualified people), splitting, fill- an initial talk about the club, followed by looking for local people to come along ing wheelbarrows, stacking logs into bags some hearty splitting and bagging of logs. to help to split, stack, barrow and bag the and moving bags on sack barrows. If you If you would like to come along please logs ready for delivery or collection. It is are strong enough to pick up a log, there let us know. also looking for an enthusiastic person, will be something you can do to help. Chopping dates are Saturday 25 May, or small team, to co-ordinate the activities We will provide axes, mauls, barrows, Saturday 17 August and Saturday 14 Sep- of the group. bags, tea, coffee and biscuits; you provide tember. People who contribute their time and stout shoes, gloves and a packed lunch There is no binding commitment and energy receive a small discount on the (if you can stay all day). if you have any suggestions or questions cost of logs. You will get fresh air, exercise, commu- please let us know. What’s involved? A few hours of fairly nity spirit, local news and a supply of Norfolk Wood Warm Team. Tel: 07500 physical work, on a weekend, five or six good-quality winter logs for the minimum 335230 [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk 12 Reepham Life, May 2013

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FROM PAGE 6 Highways robbery creasingly self-centred world, it does a lot HOW many Reepham residents have had the unfair expense of having to buy to restore your faith in human nature, so new wheels and tyres this winter because of Norfolk County Council having failed many thanks to those kind souls. to maintain the highways and repair the potholes on our local roads? Peter Gallon, Village Agent I am aware of at least five instances where cars have suffered serious damage Thanks from Hackford Vale in potholes on the Reepham to Norwich roads this winter. WE have greatly enjoyed the first two is- Motorcyclists could have received serious injuries, or worse, if they had hit sues of Reepham Life. You kindly deliv- one of these potholes or struck by a car swerving to avoid them. ered to us in Hackford Vale, which may Having reported a 1.5 m x 1 m pothole (bottom photo) on 22 January and it be awkward. We would be very happy supposedly being repaired after a few days, imagine my total disbelief when trav- to receive the newspaper by email. elling to Norwich only a couple of weeks later to see another yet another pothole Susan Haisman, Hackford Vale adjoining the edge of the old “repaired” one (inset photo, below). Readers living outside the town I was totally amazed by Norfolk County Council’s response in stating that the settlement limit can register to receive road had been inspected on 16 November and was denying all liability. Reepham Life by email on the website: You see television programmes where private companies and individuals are www.reephamlife.co.uk harangued for shoddy workmanship. This is clearly a case of “one rule for one...”. Professional and informative Perhaps I am being unfair and should just pay WHAT a professional and informative lo- out £250-300 of my own money for something that cal publication. I was very impressed and clearly wasn’t my fault! After all, as it stated on the look forward to reading more. top of the letter denying me any compensation: Mark Farrar, Principal, Norfolk County Council “at your service”. Reepham High School and College Steve Jenkins, Reepham Most popular news stories on reephamlife.co.uk in April* 1 Market town or commuters’ car park? 2 Local artist’s passion for books at Turn the Page 3 RHSC plans to build community sports facility 4 Further consultation planned for Dereham Road development 5 Award-winning brewery makes a refreshing change 6 Reepham Society given food for thought 7 Reepham Society’s future to be decided at AGM 8 Save money on your energy bills 9 Bread stall hits the spot at market 10 Cawston Road housing plans to be announced ‘soon’ * to 24/04/13

Road closure: Nowhere Lane, Whitwell Common, 7–9 May Reepham WI wins NORFOLK County Council has made a Lane, A1067 Fakenham Road, B1145 Nor- regional award Temporary Traffic Order affecting the wich Road/Reepham Road/Dereham FIVE members of Reepham WI attended C266 Whitwell Common from the junc- Road, C266 School Road/Whitwell Road the Annual Federation Meeting in March tion with the C199 Nowhere Lane north- and vice versa. and were delighted when Reepham WI eastwards for a distance of 150 metres in Penalty: £1,000 maximum fine on con- was announced as winner of the Nor- Reepham because of new water connec- viction and/or endorsement for contra- folk WI Advisors’ Award for new WIs. tion work. vention. Reepham WI were praised for the va- The road will be temporarily closed In the event of the start date being de- riety and interesting content of their (except for access) from 7–9 May 2013 for layed, the new start date will be displayed programme, the friendliness and live- the duration of the works, which is ex- on site in advance. liness of their meetings, and for a for- pected to be about three days. (If neces- ward-looking approach to women’s sary the restriction could run for a max- The person dealing with enquiries at lives, which has resulted in an ever in- imum period of 18 months from the date Norfolk County Council is Martin Dixon creasing membership. of the Order). (Environment, Transport and Sue Robinson Alternative route is via: C199 Nowhere Development). Tel: 0344 800 8009 www.reephamlife.co.uk 14 Reepham Life, May 2013 competition Reepham Car Club winners announced

THREE lucky winners have received their prizes from the Reepham Car Club, which is part of the not-for-profit Norfolk Car Club, following a competition promot- ed in the March edition of Reepham Life. A young family and a curate at St Mary’s Church each won a £100 prize comprising free membership and driving credit, while existing member Louisa Dreisin received £75 credit. The car club welcomes the new mem- bers, helping them with an alternative transport option that suits their needs. It also announced that it has added three new cars to its fleet, making a total of 20 vehicles for people to use in Reepham, Aylsham and Norwich. Family man Robin Stevens, who is mar- ried with two children and works in Nor- Congratulations to Robin Stevens (left), Rev. Gill Wells and Louisa Dreisin (not pictured), winners of Reepham Car Club prizes in the competition promoted by wich at Aviva, said: “We’ve been aware Reepham Life of the car club for a few years now and this gives us a perfect opportunity to try folk, St Mary’s Church in Reepham is in- its fourth birthday next month and is it out, which is great. terested in using the Reepham Car Club, looking forward to continue providing “We’ve just got rid of our second car as particularly for giving people lifts. residents and businesses a service that re- it sat on the drive most of the time and Rev. Gill Wells, who is a curate in the duces transport costs, offers better access we wanted to see if we can manage with- Reepham Benefice, is looking to use her to services, provides cars 24/7 at compet- out it. Even though we didn’t use it that prize for the church, offering lifts to peo- itive rates, and helps improve air quality much, it was useful for trips to Norwich, ple who have difficulty getting to the and reduce carbon emissions. family outings and also during holidays. church or visiting relatives. The car club is supported by Norfolk So we’re hoping that the Reepham Car “I think the car club is a fantastic idea. County Council to help make a difference Club is a way forward to help us with our As a church we’re committed to being to Reepham’s community: environmen- changing lifestyle.” green and this will help put that into ac- tally, economically and socially. Like many other businesses, charities tion,” she said. Visit www.reephamcarclub.com or and not-for-profit organisations in Nor- The Reepham Car Club is celebrating check out the Facebook page

Reducing assessable income to save tax IN his 2013 budget, the Chancellor low- Finally, don’t forget that if you make ered the annual income figure at which any donations to charities using Gift Aid, higher rate of income tax is applied, re- money matters this also reduces your adjusted net in- sulting in an increasing number of JANE ARMSTRONG come and, therefore, affects your entitle- people falling into the higher rate income ment to Child Benefit. This route allows tax bracket. This follows the news in Jan- salary. The more you decide to contribute you to choose who benefits from your uary that families with at least one high to your pension scheme, the lower your money rather than leaving the decision earner will lose some or all of their Child “adjusted net income” will be, and this to 11 Downing Street! Benefit. is what is used to assess your entitlement  Jane Armstrong is a Chartered One way to potentially reduce the in- to Child Benefit. Financial Planner at Almary Green come figure that is used to assess your tax Buying childcare vouchers is another Investments Ltd. To discuss any of the liabilities is to start making – or to increase way in which salary sacrifice can be used above or for help with your financial – your pension contributions either via the to reduce assessable income. Vouchers planning, call Jane on 01603 706740 or salary sacrifice route or by simply making can be purchased under a salary sacrifice email [email protected] a personal contribution. scheme (and you can buy them for use Using salary sacrifice, your personal later if your child is too young yet to be pension contribution is paid directly by left in childcare), reducing your taxable your employer rather than by you and pay and potentially increasing your you take the equivalent reduction in your Child Benefit entitlement. www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, May 2013 15 leisure A plea to let insects live

WHEN motoring in the 1950s it was often UP THE GARDEN PATH Keep off the pesticides. Don’t be too necessary to stop the vehicle and scrape tidy. Check the lists of bee-friendly plants the greasy gunge of dead insects from the WITH on the many websites available. windscreen so you could see where you VICTORIA PLUM Luckily, I am ready for this year as I no- were going. Even 20 or 30 years ago tice the first listing amongst desirable wild when washing the car I remember flowers is Convolvulus arvensis (field having difficulty removing the corpses. bindweed to you and me); I have some The reason that insect corpse slime is already. seldom a problem now is not because in- Don’t forget, the Reepham & District sects have all become adept at avoiding Gardening Club annual plant sale in Mar- moving motor cars. The fact is that ket Place, Reepham, from 8.30 am on Sat- there are now far fewer insects, including know if insects continue to decline as urday 11 May. You might need to replace bees, about. they have already. some of the plants you’ve lost during this When did you last walk in the coun- The Royal Horticultural Society has ferocious winter or you might find some- tryside through clouds of insects as advice on its website (www.rhs.org.uk) to thing new and exciting you’ve never had some of us used to do? help you encourage the wellbeing of bees, before. You know where this is going don’t and this works for many other insects, too. The next Gardening Club meeting is at you? It is a plea to let insects live. Plant simple flowers – not the posh 7.45 pm on 21 May in Reepham Town Please think before you use chemicals. doubles that might look pretty but are too Hall, and is entitled “A crocus for all sea- Think whether you can get round the complex a flower to allow bees easy ac- sons”. Will the speaker, Tony Goode, be problem some other way, and think of cess to the nectar and pollen they need mentioning Naked Ladies, I wonder? the profound effect on the world we – grouped in sunny positions. www.reephamgardenclub.org.uk books

The WRVS can bring the library to you

VISITING the library is a lovely outing, books. The library website lets you Faustian. Wonder how long such a situ- but if you or someone you know finds search through the library catalogue ation can go on!” it hard to get out and about, the Women’s and reserve books to your card. If you “An excellent fast-moving read, which Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) can have a “housebound” card and receive a I found spellbinding until the fantasy start- bring the library to you. book delivery, the reservations will be ed halfway through. I lost interest when All you need to do is contact the library free of charge. Margit became a dead and alive person and someone will pop round to talk to and able to do magic cruel things.” you about what sort of books you like to The Woman in the Fifth reviews The Town Read ended on 30 April, but read and how many you think you can The Woman in we always want to know what you think. get through. From then on, one of our the Fifth by Dou- If you have a book you’d like to recom- WRVS volunteers will come to see you glas Kennedy was mend to the rest of Reepham (and be- and bring you your books every three our Town Read yond), please let a member of staff know weeks. over March and and we will put it on our “Readers Rec- And it’s not just books – if you prefer April. A mixture of ommend” display. If you’d like to write listening to reading, we can deliver thriller and fantasy a short review you can, or you can let the books on tape and CD free of charge. We story, the book had book speak for itself. also have a lot of BBC radio shows on a bit of something CD. for everyone, but May at Reepham Library You don’t have to stop coming to see us not everyone found Love books? Want to share your passion altogether. If you think that sometimes you something to like. Here is a roundup of for reading with young people? We are might want to come into the library your- what our readers thought of the book: looking for Challenge Champions aged self, we’d be very happy to see you. Having “I was hooked and intrigued.” 13-18 to help us run our Summer Reading a WRVS delivery just means that when you “Weird. Too many negative conversa- Challenge through July and August. feel you can’t easily get to the library, you tions. It doesn’t make me want to read So if you fancy trying something differ- can still have something to read. any more of his books.” ent this summer, speak to a member of If you’re tech savvy and use the inter- “Far fetched!” staff or email the library: net, you can even order your own “Gripping, with good twists – quite [email protected]. www.reephamlife.co.uk 16 Reepham Life, May 2013 planning Public exhibition for Cawston Road development plans

PLANS for a “low-density” housing devel- – on Cawston Road and Wood Dalling week public consultation will be held in opment on Cawston Road will be shown Road. The plans also provide for the re- summer. to the public at a town centre venue this tention of the ancient hedged footpath The planners will likely be indicating month. that bisects the site. their choice (or choices) out of the various The 8.77-hectare site known as “Reep- Further information will be published sites that have been considered in previous ham 1”, which is owned by the Salle Es- on www.reephamlife.co.uk as soon as it consultations – Reepham 1 (Cawston tate, has been identified by Broadland becomes available. Road), Reepham 2 (Dereham Road), District Council as one of several on the Broadland’s planners are understood to Whitwell Road and Whitwell Street. Part of edge of town that could be earmarked for be currently finalising their preferred site the Reepham 2 site is already the subject housing development under the pro- allocations for the entire district, including of development plans being proposed by posed Local Development Framework. Reepham. It is probable that another 12- Savills and Iceni Developments. If selected, this site to the west of Caw- ston Road, comprising agricultural land What is the Town Team and who is on it? and pasture, could see up to 200 new houses being built over the next 15 years. AS part of a plan to support the economy Bircham Centre, Reepham Town Hall However, Swaffham-based architects of Reepham, a Town Team has been es- Management Committee, Reepham Soci- Parsons + Whittley have come up with tablished comprising representatives from ety, Salle Estate, Reepham Green Team, plans for 100 energy-efficient dwellings local community organisations to help pro- Reepham Car Club, Reepham Town each of 1-4 bedrooms. These could in- duce an economic strategy for the town Council and Broadland District Council. clude dwellings designed using the low- led by Ingham Pinnock Associates and Ross Ingham noted: “Membership of the energy “Passivhaus” construction method. funded by Broadland District Council. Town Team is deliberately flexible – we A key feature will be a “bio-bed” system The Reepham Town Team comprises a anticipate people and groups will come to treat sewage and surface run-off with ef- number of community groups and other and go from time to time. If new groups fluent being piped under gravity to a nat- organisations, including Reepham Busi- want to join the Town Team, so long as ural treatment plant, which will incorporate ness Network, Realistic Reepham, Reep- they have some sort of connection to the a nature reserve with public access. ham High School and College, St Mary’s local economy, they are always welcome.” There will be two vehicle access points Church, Reepham Chamber of Commerce, www.inghampinnock.com

www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, May 2013 17 music Reepham Festival secures rising roots star for 2013

THE Reepham 13 Summer Music Festival organisers have secured a prestigious ad- dition to this year’s roster of artists, with the announcement that rising folk-roots star and BBC award-nominated Luke Jackson will be performing over the weekend of 10-11 August. Just 18 years old but with a bold, show- stopping voice and honed guitar skills, Luke is a confident and captivating per- former demonstrating an impressive ma- turity. He has been making ripples on the thriving acoustic scene supporting such luminaries as Show of Hands, Paul Brady, Steve Knightley, Martyn Joseph and Boo Hewerdine, and he has played the prestigious folk and roots festivals at Sidmouth, Bristol, Shrewsbury and Trow- bridge. Luke Jackson will be performing at the Reepham 13 Summer Music Festival Championed by the likes of Bob Harris, Simon Mayo and Mike Harding, The festival atmosphere continues on is filling up fast with half the pitches al- his debut album More Than Boys has re- the Sunday afternoon when local heritage ready booked. ceived plaudits from critics and airplay on attraction and festival main sponsor, “Reepham Festival strikes the right bal- numerous radio stations. Whitwell & Reepham Railway, hosts the ance between a family day out and a Looking forward to the August week- music at the station site. marathon treat for music fans,” explains end in Reepham, Luke said: “It’s so much As always, the weekend offers some- Mr Jenkins. “It’s all easily accessible. Peo- fun playing festivals because every one thing for all the family, and for 2013 the ple don’t have to walk miles from their of them has its own vibe and feeling. I organisers have held tickets at last year’s car to get to the music. am very much looking forward to playing prices. “That was a big decision,” ex- “It’s a local festival with a big atmos- at Reepham Festival this year – let’s hope plained Mr Jenkins. “People tell us it’s a phere and it brings visitors to the town the sun comes out!” good value-for-money day out. who are often pleasantly surprised by this Reepham festival chairman Steve Jenk- “We never lose sight of the fact that historic gem in the Norfolk countryside. ins added: “Each year we aim to provide we’re raising funds for local charities and “Now that we’re firmly established on a wide, eclectic and exciting range of mu- the festival is not run for personal profit, the festival calendar we find we’re sic and entertainment, and 2013 is no ex- but even so, these are difficult times fi- getting people travelling from as far as ception. nancially for many, and we felt we Scotland, Manchester and the West Coun- “We’re really pleased to welcome Luke could do something to help.” try. We must be doing something right!” to Reepham. It’s good to be associated Once again this year, under 15s can en- More information can be found at with a rising star and it looks as if this will joy the fun for free when accompanied www.reephamfestival.co.uk with new be a case of ‘remember where you saw by a ticket-holding adult. Admission to bands and attractions being added all him first’!” the Sunday event is free to Saturday ticket the time. You can also follow updates Headlining the festival will be masters holders. on Twitter and Facebook. Tickets are of rhythm and blues Dr Feelgood, that Those wishing to make a weekend of available from 01603 508050 and most perennially popular of the legendary it can stay at the festival campsite, which www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk R&B bands. Monster of rock Buster James is back Can you help us monitor Reepham Life distribution? by popular demand and there will be around 15 hours of music for all tastes on Reepham Life is monitoring the door-to- problems. the Saturday with a full afternoon’s door distribution of the newspaper to If you live outside Reepham or in a re- music on the Sunday. households in Reepham Civil Parish. mote household (or you know someone The now-famous twin stage in the main Please let us know if there are any is- that does), and would like to receive a arena minimises the time between bands sues regarding the delivery, such as being free electronic copy of Reepham Life, as so that the entertainment continues with- left sticking out of letter boxes, left on the well as regular email updates, you can out a break from midday on the Saturday doorstep, non-delivery, etc. You can subscribe via the website, or for a small through to the evening. Hot and cold email us on [email protected] or charge you can subscribe to receive a food and drink will be available through- telephone 01603 308158 and we will do printed copy of the newspaper by post. out the day. everything we can to try to resolve any Please contact us for more details. www.reephamlife.co.uk 18 Reepham Life, May 2013 environment Should the bowling green become a Field in Trust?

REEPHAM’S bowling green at Townsend of very few in the centre of the town. a petition to keep the land as a green Court was purchased by community Registering the land would be benefi- space used by the Bowls Club. fund raising and entrusted to the Reepham cial to the Bowls Club as it would entitle The Fields in Trust charity would be Society in 1989. them to apply for money from Sport Eng- sensitive to the needs of the local com- In late summer 2012, a member of the land, among other organisations, for munity should it need to raise capital: if Reepham Society did some research funding to help them maintain the circumstances changed in the future about Fields in Trust having read about grounds and make improvements; it they would consider the sale of the land it in the newspaper. could also mean that the council tax was as long as the capital was used to en- She discussed it with others, and to- reduced. hance the local community by substitut- gether eight people wrote in October to The Charity Commission had no objec- ing land of equivalent size elsewhere. the Society’s committee to ask if they tion to this dedication occurring. The land would still remain in trust with would consider the bowling green being The Reepham Society is an “amenity the Reepham Society so it could continue dedicated a Field in Trust. society” and has among its objects a com- to rent the land to the Bowls Club. They thought that it would have many mitment “to secure the preservation, It seemed to those members of the benefits for the Society, the Reepham protection, development and improve- Reepham Society who made the request Town Bowls Club and the wider commu- ment of features of historical or public in- that this was a win-win situation with nity. No decision has yet been received. terest in the area of benefit”. It is also a everyone benefiting: it could bring Founded in 1925, Fields in Trust is a member of the Campaign to Protect Rural money to the Bowls Club, it would still charity that safeguards all kinds of out- England. remain in the trust of the Society and it door spaces “to ensure they are still there Ensuring that the bowling green re- would be respecting the historical reason for future generations to enjoy”. mained a green space would fit well with for its purchase in the 1980s. There are many benefits of land be- these objectives, as the land has been As the person who negotiated the sale coming a Field in Trust. used for bowls since 1895 and is a of the land by the brewery who owned Legal officers of the Fields in Trust char- wild life habitat. it said: “It [the land] was purchased as an ity would complete the deed of dedica- The Reepham Society would also be amenity for the people of Reepham, to tion to achieve Field in Trust status for the honouring the fact that the land used by prevent unwanted development and land used by the Bowls Club at no cost the Bowls Club, as well as the clubhouse maintain an open green space in the town. to the Reepham Society. and toilets built on the site, was bought Please do not forget why the [Reepham] Fields in Trust would then protect the by donations from the community. Society was formed in the first place.” land as a precious green open space, one In 2011, more than 200 people signed Denise Treissman

We should encourage more people to shop locally

WHEN Hampton’s Tea Parlour opened how they spend their money. for business 12 weeks ago, I knew it Shops will only survive if customers would be successful, but nobody could food & drink spend locally, so if they want a vibrant have prepared us for its instant impact. ANNIE BENTON town centre where people can socialise Not having had much in the way of as well as shop, we need to encourage spare time to stop and analyse the rea- (we have been known to rush out in the more people to shop locally. sons behind this, one can only second middle of a busy service for a quick top- Another important factor in supporting guess and my assumption is the variety up). local business is the employment of local in the freshly prepared menu, which The whole “shop local” debate rears its people. Hampton’s has gone from two changes on a daily basis. head now and again, but for small mar- members of staff to five, all of whom are This could only be achieved by having ket towns such as Reepham it is one we local. suppliers on our doorstep and the con- should get behind and firmly endorse The evidence shows that for every £10 venience of being able to shop locally when and where we can. spent in an independent shop, £25 is on a daily basis. Out-of-town shops have done a good generated for the local community, The day always starts with collection from job in convincing us that sole traders compared with £14 in multinationals. the bakers in Lenwade, having rung equals “expensive”, but the evidence We are lucky to have such a diverse through the order on the previous after- does not back that up. If you factor in and vibrant market town with many qual- noon. The next stop is Geoff at Meloncaulie travel, parking fees and transporting larg- ity shops and eateries. Rose, who looks after all our fresh veg, sal- er items home, the overall cost is far Sometimes we are all guilty of having ad and fruit needs, with special requests greater. purchases arrive in the post or shopping catered for usually the very next day. However, while people don’t like los- vans deliver our weekly needs, but And finally Brian our butcher, who ing shops and services in small towns every now and again a trip to our local looks after all our meat and egg needs and villages, they don’t equate this to provider is a win-win for everyone. www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, May 2013 19 sports Reepham & Salle Cricket Club juniors start training

REEPHAM & Salle Cricket Club started its sharp and finish around 7.45 pm. also helps towards the cost of new 2013 season Junior Cricket training on For the U9, U11 and U13 groups, the junior cricket equipment and coach Wednesday 17 April and these continue training started on Wednesday 17 April training. until Wednesday 24 July. and the last will be on Wednesday 24 Places are limited to enable us to keep Young cricketers between the ages of July. The U15s training is held on a Thurs- a good coach-to-player ratio, so please 5-16 years are welcome to come along day evening from Thursday 18 April to get in quick. to learn, practice and play cricket, which 26 July. We are always on the lookout for par- will be taught by our England Cricket To register, simply come along on a ents to help run the junior section and we Board-qualified coaches. Wednesday evening. would appreciate any offers of assistance. We currently run groups for the follow- Please follow the link on the club’s ing ages: U9, U11, U13 and U15. website (www.reephamandsallecc.co.uk) If you would like more information, Weather permitting, the training will be to download a form. please call Paul Harwood on 01603 held every Wednesday evening at our The cost for the entire season will be 871371 or 0792 702 5326 or email ground in Salle and will run from 6.15 pm £30. This includes player insurance and [email protected] Forthcoming cricket fixtures Saturday 4 May 2nd X1 vs. North Elmham ‘A’, Norfolk League Div. 8, Away 14:00 1st X1 vs. Frettenham, Norfolk League Div. 5, Home 14:00 Sunday 19 May Sunday 5 May vs. Dereham, Mid Norfolk League Div. 1, Away 14:00 vs. Swaffham, Mid Norfolk League Challenge Cup, Home 14:00 Saturday 25 May Saturday 11 May 1st X1 vs. Cringleford Lodge ‘A’, Norfolk League Div. 5, Home 14:00 1st X1 vs. Felthorpe ‘A’, Norfolk League Div. 5, Home 14:00 2nd X1 vs. Diss ‘B’, Norfolk League Div. 8, Away 14:00 2nd X1 vs. Hingham ‘A’, Norfolk League Div. 8, Away 14:00 Sunday 26 May Sunday 12 May vs. Thetford, Mid Norfolk League Div. 1, Home 14:00 vs. Mattishall, Mid Norfolk League Div. 1, Home 14:00 Friday 31 May Saturday 18 May vs. Great Witchingham, Great Witchingham Invitational Cup 1st X1 vs. North Elmham, Norfolk League Div. 5, Home 14:00 Final, Away 18:00

Reepham Tennis Club officially opened by sports champion

REEPHAM Tennis Club’s refurbished of age or ability. tennis courts and new clubhouse were of- Members’ club sessions run on Mon- ficially opened on 20 April by Claudette days from 10 am-12 noon, Tuesday Bannock, Broadland District Council’s evenings from 6-9 pm, Thursday from 2- champion for sport. 4 pm and Sunday from 2-5 pm. The club also announced details of its The club is also seeking to enter com- new coaching programme run by Diana petitive teams in one of the Norwich or Carrington-Smith. This will be held on Norfolk leagues this year. Mondays for six weeks from 17 June, and League matches start in May so if you’re includes sessions for juniors and adults. interested in playing competitively – in ‘Get Into’ tennis sessions are also either a men’s, women’s or juniors’ team Cllr Claudette Bannock (left) and Tony being run by Active Norfolk. Gurney-Read, Reepham Tennis Club – please get in touch. The refurbishment of the existing chairman Full details about membership, booking courts at Stimpson’s Piece was made pos- open days in April. courts, coaching and the latest news sible by funding from Sport England and Membership of the tennis club, which and events can be found at Broadland District Council, said club opened last October, is open to all sec- www.reephamtennisclub.co.uk or email chairman Tony Gurney-Read during the tions of the local community, regardless [email protected]

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, May 2013 21 arts & crafts Norfolk artists open their studios to the public

WELCOME to Reepham Life’s new Arts groups and craftspeople. and Crafts column especially for artists, If you are planning an event or you are crafts people and avid art lovers. an artist who would like to give the There is nothing like spring weather to townsfolk of Reepham an insight into awaken the artist in all of us, and with your work, please contact me on 01603 the advent of the fast approaching Nor- 879687 or [email protected] folk & Norwich Festival and the wonder- Jules Allen ful Open Studios scheme we should be preparing to set off in search of all things hand-made, painted, printed, photo - Art for All exhibition graphed and sculpted. ART for All 2013 will be held in St From Saturday 25 May to Sunday 9 aganza. Michael’s and St Mary’s churches, Reep- June, artists around the county enthusi- And you get to meet the artists and see ham, on Saturday 29 June from 10 am – astically fling open their studio doors to the weird and wonderful places in which 4 pm and Sunday 30 June from 1 pm – share their creativity with all. they create their work. 4 pm. If you have ever spent a day or two fol- Visit www.nnopenstudios.org.uk to Visitors can buy an original work of art lowing the art trails in previous years you find out more about which studios are at the exhibition, and learn a new skill will know there are exquisite objets open near you or telephone 01603 with the artists as they demonstrate d’art hiding around every corner, just 877750 to order an arts trail brochure. their arts and crafts. Refreshments and a begging to be admired or purchased. This is a most enjoyable and unique way plant stall will also be available. Stunning paintings, sculpture, pottery to spend some leisure time. The event is being held in aid of the and ceramics, jewellery and original In future editions of Reepham Life, we churches in Reepham. prints are just some of the items that will would like to feature local arts events and Contact: Gloria Davis 01603 873004 be on offer in this inspiring artistic extrav- focus on the work of local artists, art or [email protected] digger’s diary

Grave situation in churchyard

MUCH alarm was caused recently by a large maypole? Or to find how deep the mysterious hole that opened in St Mich- topsoil was? Or for practical investigation ael’s churchyard. Some said it was a col- of eschatology? Perhaps someone out lapsed drain; some said it was a collapsed there knows. tomb; some said it would get bigger and So Digger brought a barrowful of soil bigger until it swallowed the church. So from the Whitwell Road cemetery to en- the authorities did the wise thing: they sure it was consecrated earth, and filled called in Digger. in the hole, and when the grass grows From the fill a number of bricks and back nobody will know it was there. Until pieces of stone were removed, which next time. were identical to those that lie around the churchyard, together with loose soil. The mystery of the exploding cabbage Once this was done it was apparent that ON Tuesday morning after the Easter it was not a drain nor a tomb, but a hole Bank Holiday, Digger was alerted to a – one metre deep and slightly less square. strange situation on the footpath that goes Whoever dug it had found that, as from Norwich Road to Bircham Road. many have done before, the soil that Scattered over the area were several came out was not enough to fill it pots of sauce and dips, a number of meat again. So the bricks and rubble had gone pies, sausages, spring onions (or gibbons bage). They were all labelled “Reduced in, but it was still not firm enough to pre- as some call them) and a large cabbage for Quick Sale”. vent eventual sinkage. that seemed to have exploded. Some rooks standing nearby about to Why someone should do such a thing, At first Digger thought somebody had play chess were questioned and admitted and not take the hole away with them, been having a picnic, but close investi- destroying the cabbage. But the origin of Digger does not know. gation found that none of the wrappings the comestibles remains unknown. Ex- Perhaps they wanted to put up a very had been opened (except for the cab- cept perhaps to someone out there. www.reephamlife.co.uk 22 Reepham Life, May 2013

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More old photos wanted reepham past for new Reepham calendar REEPHAM Community Press plans to pro- More about the Ollands Estate duce a “Reepham Then & Now” calendar for 2014. BY the 1900s, The Ollands had become Each month will feature an old photo- known as Reepham House. It was bought graph with information about where and in 1920 by Edward Phillips Oppenheim. when it was taken, together with a pic- After the First World War, in which he ture of the same scene in 2013. worked for the Ministry of Information, These calendars will be attractive, in- Oppenheim and his wife lived in various teresting and worth keeping, and will also parts of the south of England before re- make great presents. Profits from their turning to Norfolk, where they had pre- sale will go back into the community. viously lived at Sheringham. Do you have any photos taken in Reep- E.P. Oppenheim was a prolific author ham before 1990? The scenes don’t of more than 100 thriller romances in his need to be today’s tourist views. lifetime and styled himself the “Prince of For example, pictures of the buildings Storytellers”. (Many of his titles are now that were there before the Spar or available as e-books.) Townsend Corner in earlier days. What After receiving a deputation of school- about Ollands Road years ago? Or Reep- boys, Oppenheim allowed part of the es- ham Station? tate, a field known as Mill Hill, to be used E.P. Oppenheim (1866-1946) If you do have any old photos, can we for sports; however, this was rescinded Riviera in 1925. The house continued to borrow them? We will give you a receipt by a subsequent owner of the estate. In be lived in by their daughter and son-in- for every photo, treat them with the great- the 1980s, Mill Hill became the housing law until 1928. est care and return them to you within development that includes Moorhouse E.P. Oppenheim died aged 79 on two weeks after we have copied them. Close and Irwin Close. Guernsey in 1946. If you know when and where they The Oppenheims moved to the French Chris Peakome were taken, please write this and any oth- er information on a sticky label on the back of the photo or enclose a note with Remains of third church uncovered the picture inside a stiff-backed envelope (marked DO NOT BEND). Please include REEPHAM is unique in once having three the churchyard: cutting back many of the your name, address and contact tele- churches in the churchyard. The third overgrown shrubs; lifting some branches phone number. church – All Saints – was destroyed in the of trees; and clearing ivy from gravestones We can’t pay you for using your pho- 1540s, probably in the “Great Fire of and from the wall of All Saints church. tos, but we will give a free calendar to Reepham”, which also destroyed most of So now for the first time in many years, all those whose images are selected, and the houses along Back Street. the wall can be seen in its full glory. The the owners’ names will form part of the All Saints was the church for the Council is hoping in the next year or so information on the calendar. parish of Hackford, which was then com- to cut back an overhanging branch to fur- Please send your photos to: Mike bined with the parish of Whitwell, served ther improve people’s view of this Cowdrey, c/o Reepham Life, Reepham by St Michael’s church. The tower re- unique part of our heritage. Community Press, Homerton House, mained but was pulled down in 1790. A good place to find more infor - 74 Cawston Road, Reepham NR10 4LT Eventually in the 1930s the three mation about Reepham’s churches is parishes of Whitwell, Hackford and www.norfolkchurches.co.uk, where Reepham were combined, with St Mary’s Si mon Knott has uploaded some won - Norfolk and some interesting comment- serving as the parish church for all der ful photos of many churches in ary about them. three parishes. M J Sayer published a booklet about the The remains of All Saints church three churches in 1972, which can some- were probably used to enlarge and re- times be obtained from second-hand pair the other two churches in the book sources. churchyard (stone was expensive, so Cllr Anne Woollett no opportunity would be missed to recycle any surplus) and part of the * The Community Payback Team com- church was incorporated into the bur- prises offenders whose sentences require ial ground. them to work in the community. This All that now remains of All Saints is work is managed by Norfolk and Suffolk a section of wall that was covered in Probation Trust working with agencies ivy and only visible if you knew what such as Reepham Town Council. The you were looking for. Team has also completed work in This winter, Reepham Town Council Whitwell Road Cemetery, clearing rubbish worked with the Norfolk Community and brambles, cutting back overgrown Payback Team* to undertake work in trees and shrubs, and planting a hedge. www.reephamlife.co.uk 24 Reepham Life, May 2013

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, May 2013 25 news New town councillor for Reepham Website launched for WWI project ANN Middlemas ham Society, the Bircham Centre, the A NEW website has been set up to collect has been co-opted Bridge Club and the Reepham Allotments information on the 137 men listed on the onto Reepham and Leisure Gardeners Association (RAL- First World War memorials in St Mary’s Town Council. GA). and St Michael’s, Reepham. The project, She was brought “It was my involvement with RALGA Putting the Face to the Name: Reepham up in Birmingham that made me interested in the Town Remembering 100 Years On, is gathering and worked as a Council, as for two years I attended most information on who these men were, secretary, then join - of their meetings. Ann Middlemas where they came from and where they ed the family retail “I feel the Town Council is important went after the War. It has also discovered business. She has lived in London, to Reepham – little noticed when things men who moved to Canada and the USA. Surrey, Hampshire, York shire and South are running well and in the firing line Contact: Ron Luton-Brown 01603 Africa, and has three sons and two when issues arrive. I look forward to tak- 871726 or [email protected] granddaughters who live in Leeds, Syd- ing part in their discussions about the ex- www.puttingthefacetothename.weebly.com ney and New York. pected and the unexpected issues that are Mrs Middlemas moved to Reepham sure to arise.” more than 20 years ago and was told it  Deadline for the June issue: Edwin Rose resigned from the Town 20 May 2013 would take her 20 years to begin to un- Council at the end of March. derstand the county. “I’m making a very slow start. When I came to Reepham I The future of Reepham Patient Care Fund said I would never move away. I still can’t believe how lucky I am to live in such REEPHAM Patient Care Fund is a charity Reepham Rovers. a special place. established in 1991 by Jeannette and Bri- The trustees have decided that they “During my time here I have been in- an Overton to commemorate the life of wish to end their tenure as the trust’s ad- volved in farming, taken a degree at the their niece Nicky Waller, who died in her ministrators and plan to retire next year. University of East Anglia and worked for early teens. We are, therefore, appealing to anyone the Department of Work and Pensions. The original object of the fund was to (or group) prepared to consider taking “I have joined many associations, been supply medical equipment to local peo- over the charity to contact me on 01603 a governor of Reepham High School and ple. Following a significant bequest, the 870438 or [email protected] served on several committees including fund later expanded to operating two the Reepham Housing Trust, the Reep- minibuses for the community – the David Henry, Chairman police

Possible rogue traders prompt warning

POLICE are reminding people across the on your door. If you are concerned about county to exercise caution with doorstep Reepham SNT will be holding a cold caller, send them away and call the sellers, following reports from concerned surgeries at Reepham police station police. on the following dates in May: residents about possible rogue traders. Wednesday 1 May, Saturday 18 May “We work with our partners at Trading Inspector Brian Sweeney said: “We and Wednesday 29 May from 10 am – Standards to deal with rogue traders who have been contacted by people in the 12 noon. This is your chance to talk to take advantage of vulnerable members of Broadland and South Norfolk districts, local officers in confidence about our community, and take action where worried about a person selling power your neighbourhood concerns. any offences are being committed.” tools and small plant items. Anyone who is concerned about a cold “While there are legitimate door-to-door law you have a seven-day cooling-off pe- caller or has information on rogue traders, some do operate illegally and we riod so you can change your mind traders should contact their local Safer would always encourage people to be about any service offered by someone Neighbourhood Team or Operation cautious and make checks before agree- who arrives uninvited or by appointment. RADAR, a specialist police team that tack- ing to buy something from a cold caller. Inspector Sweeney continued: “Keep les doorstep crime, on 101. Always dial If it sounds too good to be true then it your property secure at both the front and 999 if a crime is in progress. probably is – goods can be faulty or of back and only answer the door to Contact Reepham Safer Neighbourhood poor quality and overpriced.” people you are happy to speak to. Team (SNT) by calling non-emergency Doorstep sellers should provide written “Safer Neighbourhood Teams have number 101 or e-mail contact details and written quotes, and by ‘No Cold Calling’ stickers you can display [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk 26 Reepham Life, May 2013 outdoors Swannington in Bloom is coming

SWANNINGTON in Bloom will be held There will also be a barbecue by Margaret’s Church and the village play on Sunday 30 June 2013 from 11 am to Farm to Fork and stalls on the Common area. 5 pm, where 10 beautiful gardens can be from 12 noon, including plant and book Tickets: £4 (under 16s free) or £3 in ad- visited around the idyllic village of sales, face-painting, a tombola and local vance. Advance sales outlets to be con- Swannington, four miles south-east of beer from Panther Brewery. firmed during May (please check the Reepham. Classic cars will meet at the Common website). Tickets on the day from the from 12.30 pm, while home-made cakes main car park at the Romantic Garden and teas will be on sale in various gar- Nursery. dens. The Romantic Garden Nursery Tel: 01603 861300. Email: will also be open. [email protected] All proceeds will be split between St Web: www.swanningtoninbloom.org Photo: Jeremy Smith Photo: Jeremy Whitwell Station top field approved as a camping site THE top field at Whitwell Station has historic city of Norwich is only 30 min- been approved as a camping site by the utes’ drive away and it is less than 40 min- Camping and Caravanning Club. It is a utes to the coast. The Old Rectory, Swannington Certificated Site, which is a small campsite A toilet block (toilets and wash basins) There is a fabulous variety of gardens, that accepts just five caravans or motor - is available at the station (three-minute from the Manor with its 400-year-old yew homes, caravans or tents. walk). hedge, thought to be unique in the coun- The site is a pleasant, quiet location ide- Fresh water and a disposal point are lo- try, to the contemporary design of Heath ally situated for exploring the Norfolk cated at the campsite. The 3.5-acre site Farmhouse and the traditional cottage countryside and surrounding villages is partly sloped. Booking is essential at garden at Honeysuckle Cottage. (bike hire available at the station). The www.whitwellstation.com/camping                           !"  #$%&

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I’VE just been watching Lady Thatcher’s ried and buried (in our case, burials take not getting any younger. The church can- funeral, and thinking what a moving place in the cemetery, but ashes may be not exist on casual attendance – it needs spectacle it all was – a wonderful mixture buried in the churchyard). commitment from more people. of military precision, spiritual input, and The churches are by far the oldest and On 19 May we celebrate Whitsunday, national and family grief. finest buildings in our community and the traditional birthday of the Christian Although not universally applauded, give Reepham its distinctive character. church. It would be encouraging on our she was certainly given a spectacular The building(s) actually belong to the “birthday” if more people resolved to start send-off. As on so many other occasions, Rector in shared partnership with all the coming and joining in our regular weekly the church really “came into its own” and people of the parish and, because of this, worship. was the focal point for the last earthly we all have a duty to care for it, so that On Bank Holiday Monday 6 May, journey of this famous woman. the generations to come may enjoy it in there will be a tea party in St Michael’s St Mary’s Reepham may not be St Paul’s the same way as we have. from 3-5 pm. Cathedral, and not everyone will have In Reepham, the regular congregation Also that weekend will be the Rogation their coffin draped in the union flag, but worships every Sunday, and it is they Walk on Sunday 5 May, when we will vis- still our church provides a service to all who largely contribute to the running of it a number of key places in the town to its parishioners. the church. give thanks and pray for them. The walk It is there for everyone, not just church- They provide the active sup port that is begins at the allotments in Stony Lane at goers, and is a place where all parish- essential to maintain the mission and min- 10.15 am. ioners have a right to be baptised, mar- istry of the church, but these people are Rosie Foottit

Thursday 23 May 2013 Thursday 13 June 2013 WHAT’S ON GUIDE Cawston Historical Society, Reepham Town Council meeting, Cawston Village Hall, 7.15 pm – Town Hall, Church Street, Saturday 4 May 2013 [email protected] 9.15 pm, History of Deserted Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Wensum Valley Birdwatching Society. Villages in Norfolk, a talk by Mr Clerk 01603 873355 or Outdoor meeting: Bayfield Walk & Thursday 16 May 2013 Groves [email protected] Glaven Valley. A three-mile circular walk Reepham WI, St Michael’s, around the Bayfield Estate. Meet at Reepham. Update on NFWI Saturday 25 May 2013 Sunday 16 June 2013 Cley Spy, Glandford, at 9 am. Contact: resolutions: discussion and voting, Norfolk Wood Warm CIC, first Fathers’ Day, steam trains, Whitwell Liz Bridge [email protected] 7.30 pm. Contact: Sue Robinson meeting, Whitwell Station cafe, & Reepham Railway, Whitwell 01603 261771 or Whitwell Road, Reepham, 10.30 Road, Reepham. Tel: 01603 871694 Saturday 4 May 2013 [email protected] am. Tel: 07500 335230 or or [email protected] Curtain Sale, Bircham Centre, Market [email protected] Place, Reepham, 9 am – 1 pm. All shapes Saturday 18 May 2013 Sunday 16 June 2013 and sizes of curtains from £2 a pair. Reepham Quiz Night, Old Brewery Saturday 25 May – Sunday 26 Wood Dalling Open Gardens, 10 am – House Hotel, Market Place, May 2013 5 pm, starting at Wood Dalling Village Wednesday 8 May 2013 Reepham, 7 pm – 11 pm. Adults’ Cheese & Wine Weekend, Hall, NR11 6RW. Coffee, lunches and Reepham Town Council meeting, and children’s teams. Contact: admission price; diesel trains, cream teas, as well as plants, pots Town Hall, Church Street, Leslie Tooley, Group Scout Leader Whitwell & Reepham Railway, and accessory stalls. Email: ward- Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town 01603 870701 (evenings) Whitwell Road, Reepham. Tel: [email protected] Clerk 01603 873355 or 01603 871694 or [email protected] Saturday 18 May – Sunday 19 [email protected] Thursday 20 June 2013 May 2013 Reepham WI, St Michael’s, Thursday 9 May 2013 Annual Charity Gardening Event, Sunday 2 June 2013 Reepham. Jarrolds, A Modern Photography Exhibition, Bircham Woodgate Nursery, Cawston Road, Members’ Day & Reunion; steam Department Store. Speaker: Susie Centre, Market Place, Reepham, 6 Aylsham, 10 am to 5 pm. Free entry, trains, Whitwell & Reepham Able, 7.30 pm. Contact: Sue pm – 8 pm. Organised by Reepham but donations on the day to the Air Railway, Whitwell Road, Reepham. Robinson 01603 261771 or High School Year 11 Creative and Ambulance. Tel: 01263 731510 or Tel: 01603 871694 or [email protected] Media students. [email protected] [email protected] Sunday 30 June 2013 Saturday 11 May 2013 Tuesday 21 May 2013 Tuesday 4 June 2013 Swannington in Bloom, 11 am – 5 Reepham & District Gardening Club Reepham Chamber of Commerce, Reepham Society, Special general pm. Visit 10 beautiful gardens Annual Plant Sale, Market Place, Hampton’s Tea Parlour, Norwich meeting, St Michael’s, Reepham, around Swannington. Barbecue and Reepham, 8.30 am until sold out. Road, Reepham, 5.30pm. Contact: 7.30 pm. stalls on the Common from 12 Contact: Judy Holland 01603 308158 Brenda Gostling 01603 870582 or noon; classic cars meet from 12.30 [email protected] Saturday 8 June pm. Tickets: £4 (under 16s free) on Saturday 11 May 2013 Film: Lincoln (12A), Bawdeswell the day from the main car park at Film: The Sapphires (15), Tuesday 21 May 2013 Village Hall. Doors open at 7.00 pm; the Romantic Garden Nursery, or Bawdeswell Village Hall. Doors Reepham & District Gardening film starts at 7.30 pm. Contact £3 in advance. Tel: 01603 861300 or open at 7.00 pm; film starts at 7.30 Club, Town Hall, Church Street, Bawdeswell Village Cinema 01362 [email protected] pm. Contact Bawdeswell Village Reepham, 7.45 pm. Tony Goode – 688749 or Cinema 01362 688749 or A crocus for all seasons. Contact: [email protected] [email protected] Judy Holland 01603 308158 Tuesday 11 June 2013 Thursday 16 May 2013 Wednesday 22 May 2013 Reepham Society, St Michael’s, Marketing for small businesses, Annual Town Meeting, Town Hall, Reepham. Norfolk Record Office, Reepham Business Network, 7.30 am Church Street, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Local history, 7.30 pm. Contact: Deadline for June issue: – 9 am. Venue: TBA. Contact: David Contact: Town Clerk 01603 873355 Christine Powell 01603 879184 or 20 May 2013 Laws 01603 871126 or or [email protected] [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk 28 Reepham Life, May 2013 USEFUL INFO By Richard Cooke Words are our business Emergency services www.richard-cooke.co.uk 01603 873011 Fire, emergency only: 999     

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             Local representatives Member of Parliament: Keith Simpson 020 7219 4053 or            01603 865763 or email: [email protected] Norfolk County Councillor: James Joyce 01263 587212 or                email: [email protected]        Broadland District Councillor: Chris Wheeler 01603 871799 or email: [email protected]          Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson 01603 871983 or email: [email protected]      

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, May 2013 29 Place, Reepham. Home-made voice choir. Contact: Louisa Dreisin REGULAR EVENTS cakes, pies, biscuits, savoury 01603 879466. Email: dishes, vegetables, fruit in season, [email protected] free range eggs, jams, jellies, The Bircham Centre Shop Market provided. Contact: Gwenda Dove chutneys, etc. The Reepham Society Holds five Place, Reepham. Shop opening 01603 870598. Email: public meetings a year from hours 9 am – 1 pm, Wednesday, [email protected] Reepham & District Day Centre February to November, on the Friday and Saturday, plus tea shop Meets every Wednesday from 9.30 second Tuesday in selected months open at these times. Tel: 01603 Line Dance with the Wednesday am – 2.30 pm. Welcome coffee on at 7.30 pm at St Michael’s, 879242. Email: Weavers Meet every Wednesdays arrival, home cooked lunch and Reepham. Contact: Christine Powell [email protected] from 1 pm – 2 pm beginners, 2 pm social time. Contact: Beth Rossetti 01603 879184. Email: – 4 pm beginners and improvers, in 01603 870393, or Pauline Cooper [email protected] The Bircham Under 5s Music the Town Hall, Church Street, 01603 871230 Group Meets every Monday from Reepham. Learn to dance and Reepham Toddler Club Meets 1.45 pm – 2.30 pm (term time only) exercise at the same time. All ages, Reepham & District Gardening every Wednesday (term times) from upstairs in The Bircham Centre, easily paced, casual dress. Tea/ Club Meets on the third Tuesday in 9.15 am – 11.15 am at Stimpson’s Market Place, Reepham. All under squash break. Country music-based the month at 7.45 pm (except for Piece, Reepham. Pregnant mums 5s and their adult welcome for lively 60s/70s golden oldies/pop. £2 per the AGM, which starts at 7.30 pm) and parent/carers with children from fun. Only £1 per child. Contact: session, first taster free. Contact: in the Town Hall, Church Street, new-born to nursery age welcome. Louisa Dreisen 01603 879466. Sandra Williams 01603 872102 Reepham. Visitors and new Toys, crafts and activities and a Email: [email protected] members welcome. Contact: Judy snack time (with a cup of coffee or Reepham Badminton Club Meets Holland 01603 308158 tea for you too!). £2.50 per first child Bridge Club Meets every Monday at the Reepham High School Sports and 50p per additional sibling. from 7.30 pm in The Bircham Hall every Thursday evening during Reepham & District Rotary Club Health visitor is also present at Centre, Market Place, Reepham. autumn and spring terms. Junior Meets 7 pm every Monday in The each session. session (for Year 7 upwards) from Old Brewery House, Reepham. British Legion, Men’s Section 7.00 pm – 8.15 pm. Adult session Contact: Gareth Homfray-Davies Reepham Town Council Meets on Meets first Thursday in the month from 8.15 pm – 10 pm. Tel: 01603 07771 683133 the second Wednesday of the from 2 pm – 4 pm in The Bircham 873244 or 01263 584221 month (excluding August), at 7.30 Centre, Market Place, Reepham. Reepham Golf Society Meets pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Contact: Bernard Dye 01603 Reepham Business Network Meets monthly at various courses around Reepham. Contact: Jo Boxall, Town 871791. Email: on alternate Thursdays from 7.30 am Norfolk and Suffolk. Contact: Mark Clerk 01603 873355. Email: email. [email protected] – 9 am at V’s Café, Townsend Corner, Smith 07824 849397, or Dean [email protected] Reepham. There is no membership Mears 07825 299634/01603 British Legion, Women’s Section charge – just pay £6 for breakfast, but 870814 (day time) Reepham WI Meets on the third Meets first Thursday in the month at please let us know if you intend to Thursday in the month at 7.30 pm 2.30 pm in the Town Hall, Church come. Contact: David Laws 01603 Reepham Good Companions The at St Michael’s, Reepham. Women Street, Reepham. Contact: Moira 871126 or 07933 149810. Email: Friday Club meets every Friday at 2 of all ages are welcome to join. Dye 01603 871791. Email: [email protected] pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Contact: Sue Robinson 01603 [email protected] Reepham. The Reepham Rover will 261771. Email: Reepham Carpet Bowls Club bring you and take you home if [email protected] Cawston Historical Society Meets Meets every Monday from 1.30 pm transport is a problem. Contact: Eve fourth Thursday in the month from – 4.30 pm and Monday evenings Webber 01603 871943 St Mary’s Sunday Worship at 10.30 7.15 pm – 9.15 pm at Cawston 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm in the Town am, followed by refreshments in St Village Hall. Hall, Church Street, Reepham. Reepham Knit and Natter Meets Michael’s. For details of this and Membership is £1 per year and on the first Monday in the month other services, see the church Citizens Advice Drop in for free £1.50 each session, including tea from 2 pm – 4 pm in The Bircham notice-board. Contact: Revd. advice every Wednesday from 10 and biscuits. Children half price. Centre, Market Place, Reepham. Margaret Dean 01603 879275 am – 12.30 pm at the Police Contact: Eve Webber 01603 Contact: Brenda Palmer 01603 Station, Market Place, Reepham. 871943, or Doris Frost 01603 871641 Yoga Classes Held Monday 6.15 870845 pm – 7.45 pm (£6) and Tuesday The Craft Club Meets every Reepham Methodist Church, 10.30 am – 12 noon (£5). Also Tuesday from 9.30 am – 12 noon in Reepham Chamber of Commerce Station Road, Reepham. Sunday chair-based exercises for mobility, The Old Brewery House, Market Meets every other month, normally Worship at 10.30 am. Coffee flexibility and strength, breathing Place, Reepham. Knitting, the last Tuesday in the month at morning/Traidcraft every exercises and relaxation, Tuesday embroidering, tapestry, card making 7.30 pm in the Kings Arms, Market Wednesday from 9.30 am – 12.30 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm (no charge, and other crafts. Contact: Moira Dye Place, Reepham. The Chamber pm. Contact: The Minister 01263 donations only). St Michael’s, 01603 871791. Email: exists to promote businesses in and 732102 Reepham. Contact: Angela [email protected] around Reepham and to act as a Thompson 01603 870800. Email: channel for sharing information Reepham Runners Meet Sunday [email protected] Decibells Handbell Ringers Meets about what’s going on in the town. mornings 8.30 am start; Tuesday every Thursday from 10 am – 12 New members are always welcome. evening sessions 6.30 pm start, noon in the Bircham Centre, Market Contact: Brenda Gostling 01603 (which offers more structured Place, Reepham. We are available 870582. Email: training sessions with a coach and to play for events, groups and [email protected] is suitable for all standards, concerts. Newcomers welcome. including beginners); Friday Contact: Tamara Goulding 01603 Reepham Cluster Area Sure Start mornings 9 am for a slower run; and 870249. Email: Bumps to 5s Meets every Friday Thursdays 6.30 pm. 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