THE NEWSLETTER February 2011 This newsletter reflects the views of its contributors, not necessarily those of the editors, any sponsoring body or advertiser. When contacting one of the advertisers please mention you saw their advert here first. Thank you.

Heacham Station in the snow (3/12/10) [photograph by Roz Gauthier] Deadline for the next edition is 12 noon, Thursday 17th February PARISH COUNCIL WORK DAY AT THE SALTINGS Sunday February 13th, from 10:00am An exciting and eclectic programme of music given Something different this year - no brambles! by Trevor Hughes and friends, spanning the early 1600’s to 2008, including works by the Baroque We will be doing some spade work following on masters and the great romantics. from the dyke excavation done in the summer. In St. Mary’s Church, Heacham Spades and forks are the tools needed, or if Saturday 19th February at 7.00pm. anyone has a mattock that would be ideal. I need at least one person to come in wellies to join me Tickets £6, including refreshments, obtainable from the in the wet part of the job. Christian Bookshop, and Terry Clay (tel: 570712) (The evening will be dedicated to the memory of Trevor’s father, Maurice)

THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER c/o Heacham Parish Council Office, Pound Lane, Heacham, PE31 7ET E-MAIL: [email protected] DIARY-WHAT’S ON: Derek ( 01485 579403 ADVERTISING: Moira Barnes ( 01485 570401 Adverts cost £15, £30 or £60 per month THE TEAM: David Barker - Moira Barnes - Pat Barrow - Derek Chester - Brian Faulkner Kerry Long - Dean Rawnsley - Robby Topliss THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER is published THE FIRST SATURDAY of the MONTH A voluntary non-profit publication produced with financial assistance from Heacham Parish Council Dear Newsletter

* Heacham Dear Newsletter, Dog Fouling Unfortunately I feel I must write to express my utter disgust at the way some local irresponsible people are leaving our village in a filthy state by not clearing up after their dogs. Since the beginning of November, from South Beach to North Beach, the beaches, the sand dunes, the sand lane behind the dunes and the approaches to both beaches have become increasingly contam- inated by dog fouling (Pound Lane and the High St are not much better either!) Now that the holidaymakers have mostly returned home they cannot be blamed. I think those responsible use the lack of people out and about to avoid clearing up after their dogs. Although there are signs put up by the Council, if there is no one to enforce action they are somewhat pointless. I am a dog owner myself so I do know what I am talking about. Some examples of irresponsible behaviour I have seen are the owners whose dogs are off the lead 100 metres in front or behind them who simply avoid looking in their dogs direction when they are fouling. Or the man who drives up to the gates at the top of South Beach who lets his labradors foul the beach and does not clean up after them. Or the older woman with 2 black labradors who watched one of her dogs fouling the beach and did not clean it up. When challenged she said she physically couldn't get down the beach to clean up. So why was she there in the first place! She was most indignant that I had even dared to mention it! There is the woman who lives at the bottom of the sea defence on the way to North Beach who lets her small dog foul the public footpath twice a day where people regularly walk. She doesn't clear up after her dog! I hope that you will print this letter and that it will shame those dog owners who get the rest of us a bad name. Unfortunately I fear that it will fall on their deaf ears! Name and address supplied ****************

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2 * Heacham Dear Newsletter, Heacham Writing Group I made my first visit to Heacham Writing Group with trepidation; my son has been nagging me about stagnating! I thought anything for a quiet life! After looking through the Heacham Newsletter (which is very informative) I thought that this would be the least energy consuming pastime - no exercising! I rang Caroline on the number supplied and rolled up at the next meeting. I was made to feel very welcome - a very nice group of people. After a lot of encouragement from Caroline I was finally getting the hang of it. I had no aims to become a writer as such - I made a remark that I would never reach the standards of the Group and was immediately told in a Parking Outside Heacham Junior School very reassuring way that I didn’t have to. It wasn’t a competition, just write what I wanted. We have received a complaint from a local resident regarding the parking outside the junior school. I can truly say my decision to join the H.W.G. was one of the From the photos I saw vehicles were parked on kerbs blocking best things I’ve ever done. I really look forward to our the junction to the school and to the extent that they had even meetings. Why not give it a try? Hopefully you’ll enjoy it as parked on the large grass verge play area 200 metres away. much as I do. A friendly welcome is waiting for you. Grace Whilst I accept that this is a one off due to the nativity play at (Full name & address supplied) the school, not all residents appear to feel charitable due to this **************** being a ongoing problem. They express suffering over a long period of time and have also written to Henry Bellingham expressing their concern to him and asking what monitoring can * Sunnyside Close be done. Dear Newsletter, Please be considerate when parking, especially near schools, A Big Thank You From Sunnyside Close and ensure that you are not causing obstructions or hazards for I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of myself, our other road users and pedestrians. Scheme Manager, the Committee and all the other helpers. PCSO Mark Taylor **************** We would like to say what a great success our Christmas * Fair was. We raised £526.00 so everyone at Sunnyside Staithe Road Close had a Christmas lunch if they wanted one. Dear Newsletter, Also thanks to all the shops that gave a prize or donation Staithe Road Drainage for the raffle. Once again, thank you. I am hoping to do a Spring Fair and everyone is welcome. Flyers will be out May I, through the service of The Newsletter, compliment the soon. Council workers involved with the recent work on Staithe Road to improve the drainage system. It was completed ahead of time The shops who generously donated were the Post Office, and I have never witneessed such a neat and tidy job, not a speck Oliver’s Newsagents, The Card Shop, Joy’s Mugs & More, of mud to be seen throughout, well done! Cooks butchers, Rod’s fish shop, Wallis, Chop & Change, Boots, Rainbow Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. I have lived in this road for fifty years, with many flooded garden spells to within a couple of feet of my front door - now Janice Page awaiting the next Summer thunderstorms to test the success, Chairman of the Sunnyside Close Social Club hopefully, of this exercise!! **************** Marjorie Rudd ****************

3 * Collins Lane CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH AT Dear Newsletter, ST. MARY’S CHURCH HALL Halloween Fireworks Christmas Day lunch was a huge success thanks in part to several very generous donations and our team of volunteers. With the publication of Mr and Mrs Race’s letter in the Christmas Eve saw us busily preparing the hall and the December Newsletter, we now know who was responsible for vegetables. It seemed as if in no time at all a mountain of the explosion of fireworks on Halloween night. I assumed, vegetables had been prepared, into pots and fridges for the obviously wrongly, that some boisterous youths were following day. The tables were dressed and all the goody bags detonating an early Guy Fawkes Night. were filled. Collins Lane is in the direct path of Mr and Mrs Race’s Next morning, at about 7am, saw a flurry of activity in the Hall fireworks, and I had not received an explanatory note through kitchen, Christmas Day had arrived. the door prior to the blast off. I was targeted with rockets to my windows (thankfully not damaging them) but landing in the Lunch was served at 1pm with pre lunch drinks served on garden and one on the roof. The gun powder was falling all over arrival. Stuffing balls, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, turkey, the property, like the sound of very heavy hailstones landing. pork loin and all manner of goodies appeared on our plates! An Youngsters were still in the area ‘Trick or Treating’ excellent selection of puddings, fresh fruit salad, Christmas puddings and different varieties of trifles followed. We were Can I suggest that if Mr and Mrs Race wish to celebrate entertained by John Harris ably assisted by Andy and Halloween this year they celebrate with their fireworks in an Stephanie! All too soon it was time to go home. We hope that area which is not so closely residential. we will see you all again this year. Name supplied **************** Thanks must go to Fred and Mary Sanders who were the lynch * pin in the entire organisation. Our marmalade ladies, June Neal Collins Lane and Iris Taylor. and District Ladies Circles’ most Dear Newsletter, generous donation saw our tables decorated, lots of Xmas Fireworks! Pudding and our drinks glasses filled. Alan and Mrs Howard our butcher. Julie Moore, goody bag filler. Brian and Bridgett How I agree with the anonymous letter writer complaining of our Hosts. The veg prep ladies, Amanda, Margaret and Janice, the noise of the fireworks in Poplar Avenue at a Halloween Party. our drivers, David and Jenny Ives who not only taxied people We live in Collins Lane and our garden almost backs onto Mr around but also delivered the take away meals. Adrian and Jean and Mrs Race’s garden. We had no note letting us know, and my Flower, helped by Jenny, Julie, Mari, and several others were chickens were traumatised, to say nothing of my cats who fled, our washing up team. I do hope that I have not forgotten anyone, before I could shut them in, and did not return until the next day. oops! Yes I have. Martin Goodson who was in charge of the It is not the normal rockets etc. that cause the major problem, it kitchen, he cooked the vegetables, Turkeys and Pork Loin, is the ones that explode like bombs making a huge terrifying carved and served up the meals. noise. This really is a team effort, thank you so much for helping. While I accept that ‘lots of families choose to have fireworks at Stephanie M Smeaton Halloween’ it would be preferable, or indeed, more bearable, if the bomb-like ones were avoided in the village. Perhaps Mr and Mrs Race would include us, and other people J.C.Hammond in Collins Lane, near to Poplar Avenue, on their notification list this year. Carpenter /Joiner Lynn Shannon **************** From Flooring to Roofing * Leaside and Everything In Between! Dear Newsletter, Local, Reliable Service - Competitive Rates Fundraising Thanks (01485) 541220 I should like to express my sincere and grateful thanks to all 07944 281960 those friends who attended my Birthday Coffee Morning short- ly before Christmas, raising £137 towards my total sponsorship www.snettishamcarpentry.co.uk of exactly £1,000 for the Christmas Day Swim at Hunstanton, No job too big or too small - All work Guaranteed and Insured in which I took part for the 27th consecutive year. HEACHAM Thanks are also due to the two brave ladies who joined me the following evening for a carol singing tour of the village. We GARDENERS eventually arrived at the Public Hall, where the bingo players ASSOCIATION kindly invited us to join them for refreshments and helped to ANNUAL General Meeting swell the funds - £85 was raised for Cancer Research that evening. Wednesday 2nd March, 2:30pm Church Hall, High St., Heacham May I give advance notice that this year’s Music and Entertain- Everyone is welcome. ment Marathon is due to take place on Saturday 19 March – watch for fuller details next month. -----oOo----- John Harris For enquiries about Heacham Gardeners Association, please **************** ring Hazel Wade on 579386. 4 NEWS FROM HEACHAM SLIMMING WORLD Happy New Year to everyone! SLIMMING WORLD At Heacham we are expecting a bumper year with more Join today, for real food, real support and real results. members than ever joining our group to lose weight after the Christmas holiday and long January days. What better time to start a programme to lose weight than after all the festivities when we are all in the right frame of mind for Tuesdays at 6.30p.m. a new start to a New Year. If your New Year's Resolution was St Mary’s Church Hall, about trimming down and toning up then come along to St High Street, Heacham Mary's Church Hall in the High Street on a Tuesday evening at 6.30 p.m. You will be met at the door with a warm welcome and a friendly face. Consultant - Julie Goddard At Slimming World you don't need to buy special foods. Our 01485 528796 plan is all based around healthy eating and is so flexible it is easy to follow whether you are at work or at home, have a family or live alone there is something for everyone. You never need to feel hungry as there are loads of foods that need no weighing or measuring and can be eaten freely! If you want more information, then please give me a ring and I will be pleased to have a chat with you. Call me anytime on 01485 528796. -- Tuition in Keyboard and Piano by Graham Woods LLCM-- If you are a past member and feel nervous about coming back, Individual Lessons --- Beginners Welcome! --- All Ages! don't be ! You will be welcomed back whenever you feel the time is right for you. LCM Exams available --- 30 or 60 min lessons available! My recipe for February is a nice winter warmer. www.keynotesmusicschool.co.uk Chunky Minestrone Soup **Gift Vouchers also available!** Cook diced carrots, onion, celery, garlic and lean bacon in a large pan sprayed with low calorie cooking spray for around 8 Tel: 01485 545898 or 07846 240930 minutes. Add a can of tomatoes, cannellini beans, pasta shells, seasoning and 1 ½ pt water, simmer for 5 minutes before adding a large handful of shredded cabbage and cook for a further 5 minutes SATURDAY 12th March before serving. 7:30pm Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a complete meal in a bowl. Heacham & Criteuil-la-Magdeleine Enjoy! Twinning Association Julie GODDARD (Slimming World Consultant) BARN DANCE A. J. Rudd No partner or previous experience necessary... Roofing Just come and join us for an unforgettable evening! Services Telephone 01485 571202 Flat Roofing, Torch on Systems, UPVC Fascias & Guttering, Slating,Tiling & Lead work, Venue: HEACHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Velux Roof Windows Installation COLLEGE DRIVE Quality Work Guaranteed At Competitive Prices (Hall provided courtesy of Heacham Junior School) Free Estimates TICKETS £7.50 Inc. Buffet supper ANOTHER DILEMMA N.B. Bring your own drinks & glasses In Norfolk there’s a village called Heacham That got itself into a jam A raffle will also be held With all the kibosh Tickets and further information available from: For the jewels in the Wash Sue & Dudley on 01485 572252 ‘Cos King John forgot where he tossed ‘em. All tickets must be purchased in advance for catering purposes Mary Nye 5 PARISH REGISTERS Baptisms 04/01/11 Emilia Louisa Harvey daughter of Spencer and Melinda “For anyone who is in Christ there is a new creation”

Weddings 18/12/10 Adam Tomlinson and Mel Riches CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEACHAM Faithful Departed (Church linked funerals) On Sunday, the ninth of January, the second in the 06/12/10 Dawn Ann Marsden-Ball 63 month, in our thirteenth century parish church of St. 14/12/10 Iris Eileen Cunningham 76 Mary Heacham we had an inspiring 10 o'clock Epiphany 17/12/10 Doreen Huddle 75 celebration of The Holy Communion led by our Vicar 22/12/10 Rene Goddard 101 28/12/10 Ruth Hudson 85 Steve. The service included several splendid hymns well 1/1/11 Alice Ellen Bowman 101 led by the choir and organist and well sung by the full 6/1/11 Julie Flegg 56 congregation. 12/1/11 Walter Hemingway 86 13/1/11 Rita Ann Lindley 64 After the service, before we returned home, my wife Joy and I decided to take a walk along the promenade. The "Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted" Church service and the walk were lovely experiences. We do extend our sympathy and condolences to all who We spoke appreciatively of the Heacham Church have been bereaved, the church prays for friends and family at the Sunday morning services around the time of morning service and of the large amount of planning and the funeral. preparation which must have preceded its presentation. The epistle and gospel readings were read with care and METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services meaning by Jeremy Gullan-Whur and Fran Goodwin. The 10.30am Morning Worship prayers offered by Alison and Richard Gowland with Preachers: relevance and profundity. To add to the already deep joy 6th February – Robert Smith 13th February – Joella Nash in the service we were introduced to the star of the 20th February – Jenny Sparks occasion. 27th February – Rev’d Kim Nally – Holy Communion

A beautiful baby girl, called Emilia Louisa Harvey, who Midweek Communion Service: This will be on had been baptised a few days previously. On this Sunday Wednesday 9th February. All who love the Lord are wel- morning she was brought by her adoring parents to be come to attend. received as a church member with the support of the Regular Activities at the Methodist Church entire Heacham large congregation. It was so New members are welcome to all our regular activities. MONDAYS: Indoor Bowls 7pm – weekly appropriate on this Sunday so soon after Christmas to TUESDAYS: Ladies’ Fellowship hold high a baby, to mani- 2.45pm on 8th and 22nd February fest and show plainly a lit- TUESDAYS: Hands and Needles Club: tle child before the 7pm on 8th and 22nd February admiring eyes of so many ST. MARY'S PARISH CHURCH: Sunday Services people. 8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) Is not this the essential 10.00am Morning Worship (Holy Communion on 2nd Sunday) meaning of the Epiphany? Provision for children during service When Joy and I visit our daughters Maryan and Felicity 10.30am Morning Worship at Junior School (Holy Communion on 3rd Sunday) and their families in Spain we are always impressed by 6.00pm Evening Service the strong emphasis placed on the Epiphany, twelve (Holy Communion on 5th Sunday) days after Christmas, when the Magi visit and by their visit symbolise the arrival of all newcomers to Christ. Church Contacts (telephone code 01485) Methodist Church The Rev'd Kim Nally 570232 We are reminded that Epiphany is not just an historical St Mary’s Church The Rev'd Steve Davies 570268 theological word. It is an up to date Christian concept St Mary’s Church Office 572539 and experience with modern meaning and relevance. email: [email protected] We are all called to be Epiphany people. We are called to February Services: Nursing/Residential Homes manifest Jesus, to hold Him up, to present Him before Tues 1st 2.30pm Rebecca Court the eyes of those who have not previously recognised Mon 7th 11.00am Holy Communion at Millbridge Him. Epiphany people want everyone to enjoy Jesus Wed 16th 2.30pm Summerville and His benefits He offers to us all day by day. Sun 20th 7.30pm Neville Court Fri 25th 10.30am Fridhem The Rev’d Canon Gerry Murphy (retired) Fri 25th 2.30pm Sunnyside 6 DEANERY LENT SERVICES FOR 2011 All dates are Wednesdays; all start at 7pm March 16th St. Nicholas, Dersingham TRADITIONAL TEA-ROOM March 23rd St. Mary’s, Snettisham 28 HIGH STREET, HEACHAM th March 30 St. Mary’s, Sandringham Tel: 01485 572220 April 6th St. Mary’s, We are open April 13th St. Mary’s, Heacham Tuesday - Friday 9am - 3pm These united services give members of local Sunday 11.30am - 2.15pm churches the chance to meet together during the Pensioners Perks on Wednesday & Friday weeks of Lent. Over these five weeks we follow the 2 courses for only £5.95 journey that Jesus took from birth to death and Snacks & Cooked Breakfasts 9am-11am beyond as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Lunches 11.30am-2.15pm The five sessions will look at: Order your home made cakes and scones to The visit of the wise men take away including cakes for diabetics The Beatitudes The Stilling of the Storm Fresh cooked food with menu change daily. The Transfiguration Diabetics catered for with special puddings to delight. The Parable of the Vineyard Cream teas with homemade scones and homemade jam, homemade cakes Salads available and freshly made sandwiches to eat in or take away. We take bookings on any day as we can get very busy. Come and try us, you won't be disappointed. You will be made very welcome by the same friendly, helpful staff Outside Catering Available For further details and bookings give Trish a call

CATHOLIC PARISH OF HUNSTANTON - WHICH INCLUDES HEACHAM Our Lady of Perpetual Succour & St Edmund Sandringham Road, Hunstanton CAMERA CLUB Sunday Mass: 11am The club would welcome anyone who would like to come along St Cecilia's to the meetings to see what we do, or to listen to the Guest Mountbatten Road, Dersingham Speakers. We meet twice monthly in Brancaster Staithe Village Sunday Mass: 9am Hall. The meetings start at 7.30 pm and there is a charge per session of £2.50 to include tea/coffee & biscuits. Parish Priest: Fr James Fyfe, 81 Mountbatten Road, Dersingham, PE31 6YE Tel: 01485 543818 The February meetings are: Tuesday, 8th - Digital Competition Website: www.hunstantoncatholicparish.org Tuesday, 22nd - Instructional evening on black & white photography Weekday Masses: For further details please ring Wendy Calow on 01553 674725. (subject to change, please check church notice boards, website, or phone) Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9am at St Theresa's Convent, 27 Sandring- ham Rd, Hunstanton Wednesday: 10.15am at St Cecilia's, Dersingham We are very happy to welcome new members to our congregation, and extend an invitation to those of you who may have once been members of this or another Catholic Church but for some reason don't attend now. In God's good time it is never too late to begin again and if you come and see, you will find us a welcoming Church! Refreshments are served after the 11am Mass every Sunday at the church in Hunstanton, and after the 9am Mass at Dersingham on the first Sunday of the month. We also have a friendly and informal gathering after the 10.15 Mass at Dersingham on Wednesdays. Do come and visit - we'd love to see you. 7 USED POSTAGE STAMPS FEBRUARY I have recently heard from The Leprosy Mission that last year IN NORFOLK £75,382 was raised from the sale of Postage stamps and small collectables. Thanks to all the people who made that result possible. Demand now is greater than supply, so please continue to collect and encourage others to do so too. Birds For Beginners - Thurs 10 & Tues 22 February, 10.15am The Leprosy Mission's theme for 2011 Join one of our local experts to learn about the birds on the Until a few years ago, on the outskirts of Awassa in Southern reserve, visiting the hides overlooking Cley’s famous pools. You Ethiopia,there could be found the city dump. All the rubbish and can bring your own binoculars or hire from our limited supply dead animal carcasses were brought here to rot and amongst all available at the visitor centre. These walks last about two hours. this waste a number of people were forced to live, including Venue: Meet at NWT cley marshes visitors centre families that had been affected by leprosy. Through the great Cost: Adults: £5, NWT members and children: £3 efforts of The Leprosy Mission and local officials, an agreement Prebook: There are only ten places on each walk, so booking was reached to clear the land and make it habitable for those in advance is essential (call 01263 740008) there. With the rubbish removed, new strongly built houses, Weekend Nature Walks - Sun 20 February, 2.00pm with toilet and kitchen facilities alongside, have now been Afternoon strolls onto the reserve looking at its birds, plants and provided to replace the old ramshackle huts. Water is now other wildlife. All walks last between one and a half to two hours. readily available from a well and life for many families affected Venue: Meet at NWT Cley Marshes visitors centre by leprosy has been dramatically changed. Just seeing the joy Cost: Adults: £5, NWT members and children: £3 on the faces of the young people who will benefit most from Prebook: There are only ten places on each walk, so booking these changes makes us realise how important the work of The in advance is essential (call 01263 740008) Leprosy Mission is, not only medically but in other ways too. A Visit To Lynford Arboretum - Mon 21 February, 10.00am-2.00pm www.leprosymission.org.uk A morning walk around this beautiful part of Thetford forest. Its All stamps, even the most common ones are wanted. It helps fine collection of trees and the ornamental lakes are a magnet for considerably if stamps are trimmed leaving ¼ "border of paper birds including woodpecker, crossbill and the elusive hawfinch. around the edges. Donations of used postage stamps can be left Venue: Meet in the arboretum car park. Grid ref: tl 822 942 at: Cost: Free to members, non-members: £1 "Chop n Change" hairdresser in the High Street The Ancient Wildlife Of Anglia - Thurs 24 Feb, 7.30-9.45pm Peter Sutton estate agent in the High Street An illustrated talk by Julie Curl giving a brief history of wildlife "Colours" hairdresser in Wilton Road in the East of England from the fossil records of the pre-ice-age The Christian Bookshop in Station Road period to the extinctions of the 17th century. If you are a member of a group and would like to listen to a talk Venue: Hunstanton Methodist Church Hall, Austin Street, on the work of the Leprosy Mission and then spend an hour or Hunstanton PE36 6AL so helping by trimming a quantity of stamps I would love to Cost: Members: £1.50, non-members: £2 (includes refreshments) hear from you. 01485 571913 [email protected] Walks With The Warden - Wed 2 March, 10.15am Thanks, These walks are led by Bernard Bishop, the reserve warden of Doreen Reed nearly forty years. Bernard is also the third generation of his family to work at Cley, so come along and spend a fascinating couple of hours in his company exploring this wonderful wetland reserve. FOR ALL YOUR Venue: Meet at NWT Cley Marshes visitors centre Cost: Adults: £5, NWT members and children: £3 PAINTING Prebook: There are only ten places on each walk, so booking in advance is essential (call 01263 740008) & We do not have the space to list all events here so for details of more wildlife events around Norfolk, and for more information about the DECORATING Norfolk Wildlife Trust, please go to: norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk Please ring Terry on 01485 570549 or 07961 362443

8 Announcing Hearing Aid you have noticed that your hearing aid has become less Services For The People effective, or if it has been more than three months since your hearing was serviced and re-tubed, then we would like to see of Heacham And you. Snettisham In Norfolk, people with hearing loss are entitled to free assistive West Norfolk Deaf Association is a local charity supporting equipment for their hearing loss to enable them to live more Deaf and hard of hearing people in West Norfolk. independently. So if you struggle to hear the door bell, the TV, the caller’s voice on the telephone, or anything else, come to see Learning to cope with hearing loss and adjusting to life with us. We will make the referral for you to receive this equipment. hearing aids can be difficult. There are an estimated one in seven people in the UK with hearing loss, and in Norfolk, where Heacham Surgery clinics run on the first Thursday of every there is a higher than average number of elderly people, 55% of month from 9am - 12 noon. The clinics run as a drop-in people over the age of 60 are hard of hearing. system, no appointment is needed, though it will be necessary for you to let reception staff know that you are waiting to be The Hearing Support Service is the largest service that we seen. Patients will be allocated a number for their position in the provide, and we are delighted to announce our Hearing Support queue and will be called by number. Clinic at Heacham Surgery, which commenced on 6th January 2011. This clinic also incorporates patients at Snettisham You must be a patient of The Heacham Group Practice surgery. Surgeries to attend the clinic. The Hearing Support Service provides thorough aftercare The service is free and is funded by Norfolk Primary Care Trust. services for NHS hearing aid users in West Norfolk. Working We are unable to provide batteries, private hearing aids or alongside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Audiology Team we service hearing aids issued by private dispensers. provide practical support, servicing and advice for those with hearing loss. We visit many hundreds of patients at home and in WNDA Services: residential care, in sheltered housing units and in our range of - West Norfolk Hearing Support Service clinics around West Norfolk. - Advocacy for Deaf British Sign Language Users - West Norfolk Tinnitus Support group Many people receive their new hearing aids and are unaware - Breakout holiday Club for Deaf children that they will need regular servicing, cleaning and re-tubing - Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language courses every two to three months to maintain their effectiveness. We - Me2 Project are on hand to repair, replace and clean faulty hearing aid parts - Social and learning activities for Deaf community and offer advice and information on all issues relating to - Activities for Deaf and hard of hearing children hearing loss and hearing aids. We will also provide batteries. If - Advice and support

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hosting an 8 week course called "Keeping up with the children" where parents can learn about the subjects and Heacham Infant teaching methods used in schools today. We are also paying and Nursery School for training for regular reading helpers and students in our school to support children in their reading skills. If you "Together we explore, discover, achieve and grow" have some time on your hands, enjoy working with children and are happy to follow our safeguarding requirements, The term has begun well with new children starting in our please contact us and discuss joining our team of voluntary Nursery. The children can start the term after they are 3 and helpers. They make a real difference to our children. can come to school all morning or all afternoon with options to pay for additional care on top of these 15 hours. The Hughes Early Years Play Area looks wonderful and we The Nursery opens at 8.30 am now and ends at 3.00pm, a are hoping the turf will be established by 1st March as we busy day! If your child is 3 now or will turn 3 before March have planned to open it then! We will invite children and 31st they could be accessing their 15 hours of free school- their families to join us in a simple ceremony to mark the ing for the summer term. Please visit or register for a place. occasion and hope the Lynn News will run an article to We are also registering children for places in September show what we have achieved. The children can’t wait to 2011 and beyond so make a call to us for more information use it. Our Eco club is planning to plant some bulbs into the - 01485 570357. Take a look at our website where you can ground and we hope to have snowdrops, daffodils and find out more: www.heachaminfant.norfolk.sch.uk bluebells by next year. Let me know if you have any spare bulbs. A local artist is planning to come to help us make a Our whole school Festivals theme was a great success last sculpture out of wood and recycled materials and, hopeful- term. The children learnt about Festivals and Celebrations ly, some students from Smithdon will help us make a teepee from around the world, including Harvest, Diwali, Bonfire with flags and decorations to go with our wooden fort. We night and Christmas. We had visits from several local have had kind donations of apple trees for our wooded area people and also a Hindu workshop to learn about the and are still keen to have benches so children can sit down. Festival of Lights. Doug, a local scout leader, helped us Any donations would be gratefully received. make a campfire with sausages and marshmallows in our wooded area to celebrate bonfire night whilst Mr and Mrs All in all, another busy term! Griffin brought their puppets for a special Christmas quiz. Ms Louise Jackson Father Christmas also arrived on a pony owned by one of Headteacher our pupils! Thanks to him for travelling so far to come to see our lovely children and thanks too to Charlie's pony who stood in for Rudolph. The children in Nursery are continuing this topic by learning about Chinese New Year, celebrated in February. We have already made a big dragon NEEDNEED AA STORAGESTORAGE SOLUTION??SOLUTION?? and are busy playing in our role play area, taking orders in our Chinese restaurant! Our school hall has all the work SELF STORAGE CONTAINER HIRE displayed in it, so please ring us if you would like to see what the local children have been learning. The Nativity DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL USE concerts were also a great success. thanks to Mrs Dean and Rev. Davies who helped us make it special. The children ONLY ONE CONTAINER REMAINING performed "Wiggly Nativity" in St Mary's church, sang carols and were dressed in traditional costumes. If you were SPECIAL OFFER - £12 PER WEEK able to attend, I hope you enjoyed it and thanks for support- CONTACT 07748 904417 ing us. We are hosting two courses this term for parents, building Normal hire £21.50 per week, special offer only on the enjoyment of the Parents week last term where applies when you sign a 3 month contract. parents could come into the school and join in with Litera- cy, Numeracy and cooking lessons. This term we are FATAL ATTRACTION? He was in the fridge business from birth

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David Wood 12 Mary’s Country Sayings

1. If Candlemass dawns clear and bright - Winter will have another bite.

2. Good ware makes a quick market. The Norfolk Hospice 3. If you marry in Lent - You will live to repent.

Hold Up 4. Truth is the hidden gem we all should dig for. Thursday 17th February A great way to meet people from your business AND community whilst raising vital funds for the Hospice - EL STR Here’s how it works:- SH IK Arrest You will be arrested on a trumped up charge. U 24 Malthouse Crescent E Photographed, cautioned, handcuffed and taken to “jail”. B Heacham. PE31 7DL The jail venue is The Old Gaol House in King’s Lynn Tel:- 01485 572509 Escort Police will escort you through the streets, OPEN transport you in a police vehicle or “marked” transit van - MONDAY 3pm - 11pm stopping off en route to pick up other “felons”. You could also turn yourself in on the day. TUESDAY - SUNDAY 12 noon - 11pm -o0o- Custody On arrival “mug shots” and fingerprints will be taken and a charge sheet read out. HOME COOKED FOOD DARTS Raising Bail Is your freedom worth £500? You will BEING SERVED have an hour or two to raise your bail money by phoning TUESDAY - SUNDAY your contacts. We can supply lists for you to use. POOL 12 - 2pm & 6 - 9pm “Porridge” You will be well looked after in custody - we -o0o- guarantee that bread and water is not on the menu! When TRADITIONAL SUNDAY ROAST you raise your target of at least £500 we will be happy to release you. MAIN MENU ALSO AVAILABLE Please contact the Fundraising Office 01485 542891 for ON SUNDAYS more details FROM 12 noon - 2pm & 6 - 9pm Proceeds to -o0o- The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House Quiz Night every Wed - 8.30pm onwards 01485 542891 - www.norfolkhospice.org.uk - [email protected] -o0o- (Reg.Charity No. 1062800) The Bushel and Strike Pudding Club 1. The Pudding Club is a friendly competition to provide and enjoy the great British pudding. The pudding must be produced by the entrant’s own hands and cooking. 2. Only one pudding per entrant is allowed. 3. Pudding/desserts may be sweet, savoury, or both. 4. The event commences at 2000 hours on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and judging will start within the hour. An Independent Judge shall be used and the Judge’s decision is final. Judging is based on presentation and taste. 5. Non-participants will be allowed to taste the goods at the end of the event, a discretionary fee for a nominated Charity is advised. News from the Pudding Club We would just like to thank everybody for taking part. Fantastic efforts were made by everybody. We would like to say a very big thank you to Tony Burgess and Jillian Carr for judging the TOP SWIMMER! puddings, also a big thank you to Tolly. Keep the puddings coming in! Congratulations to Christina Bristow of the Fox & Hounds, The next Pudding Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 8th Heacham, who has become the West Norfolk Schools Under February at 2000 hours. Nines Breast Stroke Champion. Paula and Mark 13 Your flood warning service The Environment Agency provides a flood warning service through- out England and Wales in areas at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. Using the latest available technology, our staff monitor rainfall, river levels and sea conditions 24 hours a day and use this information to forecast the possibility of flooding. If flooding is forecast, we issue warnings using three different warning types. How are warnings issued? · Direct to you - receive warnings by phone, text, email or fax. Find out if you can sign up for our FREE Floodline Warnings Direct service by calling Floodline or visiting our website. · On our website - view up-to-date flood warning information, monitor the river or sea levels in your area and check out the latest flood risk forecast for your county by visiting our website www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood · By calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188 - listen to recorded information on the latest warnings and predictions or speak to an operator for more general information 24 hours a day. Our operators can also provide a quickdial number which gives you faster access to information for your area. · Through the media - you may see or hear our warnings on television and in radio broadcasts. You can also view the latest warnings on BBC Ceefax page 419 and Digital Ceefax page 405. · Flood Wardens - in some areas Flood Wardens are there to alert and support their local community when a flood warning is issued. Call Floodline to find out if this service is available where you live. · Sirens/loudhailers - in some areas we use loudhailer or siren systems to warn people that a flood warning has been issued. Call Floodline to find out if this type of service operates where you live.

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Hunstanton Fire Cadets needs new members, boys and girls aged 13+ Come and learn about fire safety, operate hoses and much more. We meet on Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm at Hunstanton Fire Station. FOX & HOUNDS BAR RE-FIT For more information call 07919 492294 The Fox & Hounds will be closed for a few days in early February (Boo!) while work is carried out to improve the bar facilities including the addition of three more beer pumps Report from Heacham Songsters (Hooray!). Please keep an eye on the notice board outside the pub for information about their re-opening. The Heacham Songsters have had quite a busy year. They have sung in 23 concerts all around the area and collected £700 in donations. Unfortunately three concerts had to be cancelled due to the awful weather at the beginning of December. All the FOX & HOUNDS venues have re-booked and are being entertained in January. AWARD WINNING FOX BREWERY At a recent meeting of the Songsters the meeting decided to give Station Road, Heacham £350 to the Alzheimers Society ( Kings Lynn Office ) and £350 to Headway ( Kings Lynn Branch ) Both these organisations do ******** sterling work in their respective fields in this area. I already have six bookings for this year for this very popular GRAND REOPENING group, so if you would like us to entertain you contact Stan A Quiz Night in aid of Hatherly at 01485 571660. We stay fairly local but do perform The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House as far as the outskirts of Kings Lynn. There is no charge but we do ask for a donation for charity and we only do concerts in the Wednesday 16th February afternoons. ******** Stan Hatherly MUSIC

GATES - RAILINGS - WEATHERVANES - CURTAIN POLES Tuesday 22nd Feb - Kent Duchaine Tuesday 1st March - Keno Kings Friday 4th March - Busker Night Sandringham ******** IRONCRAFT Live Music Tuesdays HIGH QUALITY ORNAMENTAL IRONWORK Quiz Night Thursdays AND STEEL FABRICATION (Both from 8:30pm onwards) ******** Unit 4, Cheney Crescent, Heacham Tel: 571129 Tel 01485 570345 Buyonline @ www.foxbrewery.com SECURITY GRILLES - FIRE HOODS - ARCHES - CARAVAN STEPS 15 Your Incinerator Choice In February the borough council will be asking residents if they Heacham Flooring favour burning all Norfolk's left over rubbish here in West Norfolk for the next 25 years. In the past waste was either burnt 45 years experience specialising in:- or buried, now there are more advanced options than ever before with Autoclave, Anaerobic Digestion, Mechanical & Biological Supplying And Fitting Carpets, Treatment (MBT) and more. Norfolk County Council prefer a traditional and expensive Energy From Waste Incinerator. In Vinyl, Ceramics, Laminate contrast more progressive councils now favour environmentally responsible technologies like MBT. Cambridgeshire use MBT COLONIA, CAMARO, KUDOS instead of incineration and achieve much higher levels of recy- KARDEAN & AMTICO Flooring. cling than Norfolk without the pollution. MBT can produce electricity and is genuinely compatible with recycling. NCC describe burning materials then using the ash for road building as recycling. If it was really necessary to burn Norfolk's waste, Next day delivery on all other Plasma Gasification makes more sense for council taxpayers, it carpets & flooring produces more electricity than incineration is around £300M cheaper and importantly does not require a chimney spreading contamination across West Norfolk. Every household in Free Estimates & planning service Norfolk received NCC material promoting incineration as if it in the comfort of your own home or were the only alternative to landfill. Now is the time to inform your decision, please visit www.farmerscampaign.org and Visit our showroom for a superb www.KLWIN.COM and encourage others to do the same. service and price There are cleaner and cheaper options for Norfolk's waste please use your vote against the proposed incinerator. At Mike Knights BSc 57 High Street, Heacham Fairgreen Farms Middleton Telephone: 01485 571560 [email protected] Mobile: 07887 525757 Tel: 01553 840640

THE WILLOWS Proposed Power & Recycling Centre In West Norfolk Millbridge Care Home Information about this proposed incinerator development can be found at the developer’s (Cory Wheelabrator) website at: With Nursing www.willowsprc.co.uk, or you can telephone them on 0845 6000 168, or write, FREEPOST, to: 4 Lynn Road, Heacham Willows Power & Recycling Centre FREEPOST reference RSHJ-LKUR-TALS C/o PPS Group Langham House 302-308 Regent Street London W1B 3AT Further information about the proposal can also be found at www.norfolk.gov.uk/futureofwaste.

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Available for Extra Sockets, Lighting & BT Points Offers respite, nursing, residential and dementia care. No Job too small Free Estimates For a brochure and/or an informal visit, please telephone: No call out charges Richard Reed, Home Manager Telephone on 01485 570349 01485 572726 or 07813 173 446 16 individuals, organisations and groups who give generously to support its vital care. In life nothing is certain but, with your help, the Hospice can ensure that Norfolk and the Fens has the finest hospice care possible, now and in the future. For media details, further information and photo opportunities please contact: Charity Music Concert Raises Funds For Zena Penty The Norfolk Hospice Fundraising Co-ordinator The Norfolk Hospice A wonderful concert took place at St. Mary's Church, Tapping House Heacham at the end of November featuring two internationally Common Road (West) renowned musicians. Cellist Ivan McCready, who spent 20 Snettisham years with the Duke Quartet and award winning chamber King's Lynn music pianist, Scott Mitchell both performed brilliantly to Norfolk a full church audience despite the inclement weather PE31 7PF conditions. Tel: 01485 542891; website:www.norfolkhospice.org.uk The concert, organised by Hospice supporter Alison Gowland and sponsored by Kathryn Gigg, Chartered Accountants was held in aid of the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. Zena Penty Fundraising Co-ordinator for the Hospice said, "There are many people who contributed to the success of the evening but in particular I would like to thank both musicians who gave up their time to perform for us free of charge. Scott Mitchell flew down from Scotland and Ivan McCready travelled from Wales at their own expense which is extremely generous. It was a really lovely evening and the musicians performed brilliantly. The Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suite played by Ivan was particularly commented upon as was Scott's rendition of Philip Glass Wichita Vortex. I am very grateful to Alison Gowland for all her hard work and to Terry Clay and all the volunteers from St. Mary's Church who helped create such a successful evening. 29 High Street 4 Post Office Road There was also a sealed bid auction of artwork kindly Heacham Dersingham donated by local artists, including John Hughes who was a PE31 7EP PE31 6HP finalist in The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition as well as exhibiting in the Mall Galleries. ‘LINKING THE VILLAGES’ The event raised £2145 towards the vital continuing care of Property sales details with professionally drawn patients with life-limiting illnesses at the Norfolk Hospice, floor plans, maps and colour photographs. Tapping House. Property details are also available at Snettisham If you would like to consider organising an event, however For a professional and friendly service large or small please contact the Hospice Fundraising Office 01485 542891 contact us on:- 01485 570030 Saffron The Norfolk Hospice - Tapping House Heacham office Building (Reg. Charity No. 1062800) are Agents for Society Since 1984, the Hospice has been providing palliative care to people with cancer, neurological and other life-limiting conditions, to enable them to live life to the full for what- ever time is left. FENLAND The services include: holistic day care, home hospice support, bereavement support for families, regular carer GARAGE DOORS support groups, transport, equipment loan and an information service. The area’s largest range of manual and automatic The Norfolk Hospice cares for over 200 people a month at doors. Plus repairs to all doors, and spares. the Hospice and at home. The care is provided without PROUD TO SAY MORE THAN HALF OUR NEW CUSTOMERS charge throughout Norfolk and the Fens and it costs £1 COME TO US BY RECOMMENDATION million a year to run the Hospice. It serves a community Hunstanton 01485 580 008 stretching from Wisbech in the west to Dereham in the east King’s Lynn 01553 650 005 and from Mundford in the south to Sheringham on the north Head Office 01366 378 481 Norfolk coast. It depends on the generosity of the community to survive: 85% the costs are paid for by the www.fenlandgaragedoors.co.uk 17 WHAT’S ON REGULAR EVENTS

CC = Cunningham Court OFH = Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside HSC = Heacham Social Club PH = Public Hall PRH = Pine Residents Hall, Wilton Rd MC = Methodist Church Hall, Station Road NC = Neville Court SG = Scout & Guide Hut, Sunnyside SM = St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street

MONDAYS OLD FRIENDS CLUB Enjoy meeting new friends, play Bingo AGE CONCERN Coffee Morning 10.30 am to 12 noon (SM) etc at 2.00 pm Tel : Tom Grice 571682 1st HEACHAM RAINBOWS Term time Girls 5 to 7 years old BINGO 7.30 pm Neville Court Grouped Home 5.00 to 6.00 pm . Tel : Mary Harpley 07813 014477 (PRH) CAR BOOT SALE 8.00 am to 12 noon on the Sports Field, TABLE TENNIS 9.30 am Tel: Adrian 570477 (PH Top Room) weather permitting (HSC) DRAMA JUNIOR CLASSES 4.15-5.15 pm Tel: 579074 (SG) HEACHAM SONGSTERS rehearse from 10.00 am to 12 noon BEAVERS Term Time 6.00-7.15 pm Tel:Victoria 570122 (SG) Tel : San 571660 (PRH) LINE DANCING 7-9 pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH) SUNNYSIDE SHELTERED HOUSING Games Night at 6.30 1st HEACHAM SCOUTS ( boys and girls aged 10 to 14 ) pm Tel : 570492 7.30-9.30 pm Tel: Rob 572239 or Julz 572890 (SG) THURSDAYS HEACHAM WIVES GROUP meets 2nd Monday of most ACTIVE FOR LIFE – see entry on Tuesday months at 7.30 pm (HSC Top Room) Contact Mrs Wybourne TABLE TENNIS CLUB 10 am (PH Top Room) Tel : 532396 1st HEACHAM BROWNIES Term Time Girls 7 to 10 years RAINBOW CIRCLE TODDLER GROUP 1.00 pm in school old 6.00 – 7.30 pm Tel: Mandy (Brown Owl) 01485 518012 or term time Tel:Pip 570182 or Karen 571837 (SM) 07769583439 (PRH) INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 7.00 pm (MC) TREFOIL GUILD meets on 1st Thursday 2 -4 pm Tel: 01485 SUNNYSIDE SHELTERED HOUSING Coffee Morning 579440 Mrs Christine Crisp (MC) 10.30 am Tel : 570492 CARPET BOWLS 10.30 am to 12 noon Tel : 570776 (PH) TUESDAYS JUDO Beginners 6 – 7.30 pm Tel: 571614 (PH) HEACHAM DAY CENTRE FOR ELDERLY 9 am- 3.30 pm CUBS 6.45 – 8.30 pm Tel: Steve 525577 (SG) Transport may be available Tel: Geoff Speed 572584 (OFH) JUDO Advanced 7 – 9 pm Tel: 571614 (PH) SCALLYWAGS PLAYGROUP Term Time 9.30 - 11.30 am HEACHAM GARDENERS ASSOC meets on 3rd Thursday Tel: Liz 571773 (SG) 7.30 pm. Guest speaker and trips in Summer. Contact Hazel ACTIVE FOR LIFE Exercise classes for those aged 60 or over, Wade 01485 579386 (SM) or at risk of OSTEOPOROSIS at Heacham Surgery Classroom FLOWER CLUB meets on 4th Thursday 7.30 pm. Flower 10-11am Tel: Pat 572414 or Clara 540411. arranging and demonstrations. Tel: Sandra Panton 571029 (SM) CARPET BOWLS 10.30-12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH) RAO BUFFALOS 8 pm (HSC Top Room) CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Run by W.N. Mind. Lunch, QUIZ NIGHT Cash Prizes 9 pm at Fox & Hounds Coffee and Chat. Peace of Mind, 4 Poplar Avenue Tel: Hannah FOOTBALL Under 8’s 5.30 to 6.30 pm Heacham Field/Astro- or Mandy 01553 776966 turf. Contact Stephen Joyce 01485 579009 WOMENS FELLOWSHIP 2.45 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (MC) FUTURE CLUB meets for bereaved people on the fourth SLIMMING WORLD 6.30 pm Tel: Julie 528796 (SM) Thursday of every month in the back room of Heacham Public WEIGHT WATCHERS 7pm (OFH) Tel:Alison 07796 904311 Hall from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Tea, Biscuits & a chat HEACHAM DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB meet 1st & 3rd WRITING GROUP AT HEACHAM SURGERY meets 3.00 to Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm at Sandringham Club, West 5.00 pm every other Thursday. For further details please ask Newton. Email : [email protected] or members of staff at Heacham Surgery or Tel : Caroline Smith call Viv for info on 07906 056019 01553 819460 on a Tuesday between 1.00 and 1.30 pm HEACHAM BOOK CLUB meet 3rd Tuesday of each month SUNNYSIDE SHELTERED HOUSING Bingo at 2.30 pm Tel Tel: Beth 570479 : 570492 POCAHONTAS PLAYERS Drama Group Pantomime rehears- FRIDAYS als 7.30 – 9.30 pm Tel: 570402 (PH) AGE CONCERN Information available from 10.00 am to 12 HANDS & NEEDLES GROUP meets every other Tuesday noon at The Library, Lynn Road, Heacham 7.30 – 9.00 pm Tel: Joan Careless 570363 (MC) SOLO WHIST – 2.00 pm Entry £1 ( PRH ) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT from 8.30 pm at Fox & Hounds GUIDES Term Time 7 – 9 pm (SG) LADIES KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.30 to11.30 am. WILDFOWLERS CLUB meet 1st Friday 7.30 pm (HSC Top Contact Kath Manning-Coe Tel : 01553 774343 ( SM ) Room) PUDDING CLUB 8.00 pm at the Bushel & Strike on the 2nd CASH BINGO 7.30 pm (PH) Tuesday of each month TAI CHI Adults 7.30 – 8.30 pm Beginners welcome Tel: Derek WEDNESDAYS 01553 674779 (PRH) CARPET BOWLS 10.30 – 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH) BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - Meetings are held on the third LINE DANCING 1.30 – 3.30 pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH) Friday of every month 10.00 am to 12 noon in the Church Hall, LINE DANCING FOR IMPROVERS – 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. High Street, Heacham Tel : Barbara Fargher 01485 534741 £3.00 per session. Contact Diane 01485 571166 (SM) SUNNYSIDE SHELTERED HOUSING Church Service on PATIENT ADVICE & LIAISON SERVICE 2 – 4 pm on 2nd last Friday in the month at 2.30 pm Tel ; 570492 and 4th Wednesdays at Heacham Council Offices SATURDAY DOG TRAINING with Robert Frost 7.30 pm Tel:542861 (SG) GIGS from 8.30 pm. Free entry for Members (HSC) WEST NORFOLK SINGERS 7.30 pm Tel : Adrian Huggins COFFEE MORNING 9.30 - 11.30 am ( MC ) 01485 542359 (MC) HEACHAM YOUTH CLUB, Church Hall, High Street. 7 to 9 QUIZ NIGHT 8.45 pm Prompt start. New teams of up to 5 pm ( term time ). School years 6 – 11 ( Smithdon ). Contact welcome. £1 entry pp Cash Prize & Cash Snowball (HSC) Tracey Swann 0 7833 307856 18 HEACHAM DIARY Club 7.30 pm Brancaster Staithe Village Hall. £2.50 to include tea/coffee & biscuits. Tel : Wendy Calow 01553 674725 Saturday 5th February – KARAOKE at HSC with MICK’S Mondays – AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP – Hope for family & SENSATIONS friends of problem drinkers - 8.00 pm Union Church Hall, Monday 14th February – HEACHAM WIVES GROUP – Sandringham Road, Hunstanton Tel : 02074 030888. Website Talk by Terry Wragg “Postal History” at 7.30 pm HSC Top www.al-anonuk.org.uk Room * U3A HUNSTANTON meets on the third Monday of most Wednesday 16th February – VALENTINE THEMED QUIZ months (except August and December) at 2.00 pm in the NIGHT – Part of the re-opening celebrations at the Fox & Hunstanton Community Centre. Tel : Norma (Chairman) Hounds. 7.15 start. Tickets at £5 each (max 6 per team) includes 533579 or Liz (Secretary) 571573 for further details. supper. Tickets from Hospice Fund Raising Office 01485 Tuesdays - KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.00 to 11.30 am at 542891 and Fox & Hounds 01485 570345.Proceeds to the Ringstead Village Hall. Cost £3.50 Tel : Val Barnes on 01328 Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House. 864358 Friday 18th February - BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT IN Wednesdays – YOUTH GROUP meet at Ringstead Village HEACHAM 10.00 am to 12 noon in St Mary’s Church Hall, Hall 7.00 pm to 8.45 pm for young people aged 7-14 Cost is £1 High Street, Heacham. For further information please contact per evening and the contact is Mr T Large, 11 Holme Road, Renee Smith or Barbara Fargher . Tel : 01485 534741 or e-mail Ringstead. Tel : 01485 525480 [email protected] * SINGING WORKSHOPS FOR FUN 10.00 to 11.30 am Saturday 19th February – VALENTINES CHEESE & WINE Snettisham Village Hall Tel : Cath Coombs 07810 146501 EVENING & DANCE – 7.30 pm in Heacham Public Hall. * HUNSTANTON VOLUNTEER SURGERY 3rd Wed. of Tickets £7.50 to include 2 glasses of wine. Tickets available each month 10.00 am to 12 noon at 1st Floor, Coucil Offices, from Heacham Social Club Tel : 570776 Valentine Road. Tel : Karen Lee 01553 760568 or e-mail Saturday 19th February – ETERNAL LIGHT & SOUND [email protected] 7.00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Heacham. Tickets £6 including * LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP meets on the refreshments, from the Christian Bookshop and Terry Clay Tel: second Wednesday of each month 10.30 am to 12 noon at 570717 Tapping House, Snettisham Tuesday 22nd February – GIG – KENT DUCHAINE at Fox * FIRE CADETS meet at Hunstanton Fire Station every & Hounds from 8.30 pm Wednesday, 7-9pm, Boys and GIrls 13+. Tel 07919 492294 Thursday 24th February – HEACHAM FLOWER CLUB HUNSTANTON WORLD TANG SOO DO CLUB. Korean 7.30 pm Church Hall, High Street, Heacham. martial arts of self defence. Mondays 6.30 to 8.30 pm at St Tuesday 1st March – GIG – KEANO KINGS at Fox & George’s School, Dersingham. Tuesdays 6.00 to 8.00 pm and Hounds from 8.30 pm Fridays 6.30 to 8.30 pm at Smithdon High School, Hunstanton. Wednesday 2nd March – HEACHAM GARDENERS AGM For details contact Liz on 07948 407694. – 2.30 pm at the Church Hall, High Street, Heacham. Every- body welcome. Friday 4th March – BUSKER NIGHT – at Fox & hounds from 8.30 pm Saturday 5th March – FAMILY FUN QUIZ NIGHT – in Heacham Public Hall. Doors open 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm prompt start. Teams of 6, tickets £10 per team. Please book your table through Heacham Social Club. Tel : 01485 570776 Saturday 12th March – BARN DANCE – Heacham & Criteuil-la-Magdelaine Twinning Association. 7.30 pm at Heacham Junior School, College Drive. Tickets £7.50 to include Buffet Supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses. A raffle will also be held. All tickets in advance from Sue & Dudley 01485 572252 Wednesday 23rd March – CAR BOOT SALES BEGIN – Heacham Sports Field car park from 7.00 am. No need to book, just turn up. £5 per pitch.

OTHER EVENTS

Tuesday 8th February – DIGITAL COMPETITION at Brancaster Camera Club – 7.30 pm in Brancaster Staithe Village Hall. £2.50 to include tea/coffee & biscuits. Tel: Wendy Calow 01553 674725 Friday 11th February – RACE NIGHT at The Lodge, Old Hunstanton. 7.30 pm start. Tickets £17 to include Bangers & Mash and Dessert. £7.50 of ticket price donated to Norfolk Hospice. Tel : 01485 532896 Monday 21st February – FOLK DANCING at Brancaster Staithe Village Hall 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Contact Janet Bowles 01485 210857 Tuesday 22nd February – INSTRUCTIONAL EVENING ON BLACK & WHITE PHOTGRAPHY at Brancaster Camera

19 HEACHAM IN THE 1830’s The following piece is an extract of Heacham’s entry in Robson's Commercial Directory of Beds, Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Suffolk, Oxfordshire and Norfolk published in 1839. It is interesting to note that one of the local pubs - the Wheatsheaf - acted as the local Post Office back then.

Heacham Flower Club Firstly, I would like to wish all our members a Happy New Year - I hope you all had a lovely Christmas break. By the time you read this it will all be a distant memory. We had our club Christmas meal at the Four Seasons Restaurant in the High Street, which we all enjoyed thoroughly. I would like to thank Dennis for the lovely food he prepared and his helpful friendly staff that made it a lovely evening. Our first meeting this year will be on Thursday 24 February in the Church Hall on the High Street at 7.30pm; so if there is anyone out there who would like to join us, you would be very welcome, even if you just want to watch. Joy will be demonstrating ~ Spring Fever ~ and members will be doing a Modern Arrangement. Going back to the Christmas break, I had a really funny episode that I would like to tell you about. I wanted to cook something a bit different from just turkey, so I settled for a crown roast of lamb, and I needed to get the little chefs hats for it. I popped into the Cook Shop - the gentleman in there is always very helpful. I asked him if he sold those small chef hats, but before I could say, “for the tips of a crown roast,” he had already got on the counter small chefs hats, literally. Green ones, black ones, white ones, check ones. I had to laugh, but mistake soon resolved. The funniest thing about it, and if you are reading this Barbara, ‘four candles’ come to mind. Anyway, back to the present. We had a good 2010 and I hope 2011 will be just as successful with your continuing support, for which I thank you all. At the moment we have two other demonstrations booked for this year and, all being well, a garden party at David’s again. Thank you David for the offer. See you soon. Sandra 20 The Open Gardens National Directory NEWSLETTER SUDOKU Complete the puzzle so that each row, each column and each Two keen gardeners have hit upon a novel solution for block of nine contain the numbers 1 to 9. Solution next month. publicising Open Gardens events in their county - a website specifically aimed at town and village Open Garden event organisers not only locally but across the UK. 5 4 Frustrated by the difficulty of finding Open Gardens event dates, the couple thought it seemed the obvious solution and 1 3 8 were surprised that it had not been done. The website benefits organisers of events and also those who 8 9 3 5 attend town and village Open Gardens weekends. Whilst some website directories already exist, they are aimed at bigger events 4 7 9 1 where organisers can afford to resource their advertising. For the humble town or village Open Gardens event, getting event details publicised has presented a challenge until now. 3 2 7 Supporting Town and Village Open Gardens 7 9 The website supports the smaller organisers, those volunteers who bring together gardeners and gardens, plant enthusiasts and hobbyists, Hosta lovers and Pelargonium fanciers - the melting 7 2 4 8 6 pot of Middle England that is Open Gardens. Simple to use and with a clever search facility, the site allows 5 9 6 1 people to find out about Open Gardens events just down the road or indeed at the other end of the country if you fancy a 6 1 3 5 2 garden visit whilst on holiday. Contributing information is also very simple - fill in some details, press a button and your event is there for all to see, and CARPET CLEANING easily updated when required. SOFA & LEATHER FURNITURE CLEANING Even if an event has passed, organisers should get it on board BY anyway ready for next year. Go to www.opengardens.co.uk for more information. Clean Tech Your Preferred Local Expert Cleaner Curtains clean as they hang in your window CHRISTYANA FABRICS Oven cleaning Call Mike Barrett on 01485 609223 & BLINDS For a FREE no obligation VAT FREE quotation 18 Lynn Road, Dersingham The price we quote is the price you pay – NO HIDDEN EXTRAS! For Curtains & Soft furnishings Payment from all Credit & Debit cards welcome

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21 'THANK YOU' Sue & Dave We have enjoyed another years bingo in the Public Hall, so once again, all the 'Friday night is bingo night' friends, would like to say A HUGE THANK YOU to Sue and Dave Smith for making every Friday a special social evening with a chance to win money too, thank you both, we do all appreciate the time you give to our bingo nights. The Public Hall comes alive with chat and laughter every Friday, doors open at 6.30pm and bingo begins at 7.30pm, there is also a late session for those wishing to make a night of it, this usually ends before 10pm except party nights. We have parties at Easter and Christmas with lots to eat and drink, Sally takes charge of this and as it is for approx. 80 people, it takes her a day to shop and another to prepare, so we would all like to say THANK YOU SALLY, we enjoy these parties very much. Also 'thank you' to all Sue and Dave's team of helpers who all work together to make Friday evenings so enjoyable, may they long continue. From All your friends in the 'Friday Night is Bingo Night' Club

Sue & Dave Smith [Photo by Viv Walker] Are You Healthy? Or Do You Just Think You Are? We can all make resolutions to improve our diet, or take more exercise. But do you know what your actual risk of developing heart disease or diabetes is? NHS Norfolk is offering an exciting new service: a free health- check for people aged 40 to 74 years old. We can check your weight, blood pressure, and measure your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. This allows us to calculate your risk of developing heart disease or diabetes. You can then be given tailored advice on how to make changes to your lifestyle to reduce your risk. We know that the risk of developing these diseases increases with age. The good news is, you can do something about it. So if you are aged 40-74, and not already diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, kidney or heart disease, or stroke, make your appointment now, and look forward to a healthier and happier new year. Lincs Co-op Pharmacy 8 Valentine Road Hunstanton 01485 53282 22 Would You Be Willing To Help Pay To We would like to hear from you with your views on the future Maintain The Sea Defences? of the coast. In particular, we would like your views on the following questions. You can send your replies, together with Introduction to the Pathfinder Project any other comments you might like to make, to us: The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · by email to [email protected] (Defra) identified that work was needed on the implications of · by post to RPA, Farthing Green House, 1 Beccles Road, coastal change. As a result, Defra announced that 15 coastal Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6LT change pathfinder authorities would receive funds to investigate ways of adapting to coastal change in partnership with local Question 1: Which do you think is the best option for the future? communities. North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) and its q partners (including the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and A: local people and businesses should raise the money West Norfolk (BCKLWN)) were successful in securing £3 needed to ensure that local sea defences continue to be million of funding to test possible approaches to managing managed and maintained q coastal change. B: local people and businesses should be prepared to adapt The Pathfinder Project for Wolferton Creek to South to coastal change (this would avoid the need to contribute Hunstanton towards managing and maintaining local sea defences) The Pathfinder Project for Wolferton Creek to South Hunstanton Question 2: Who do you think should contribute towards is being managed by BCKLWN and is being undertaken by Risk paying for defences? & Policy Analysts (RPA). Part of the aim of the Wolferton Creek q A: just those who could be flooded to South Hunstanton Pathfinder is to look for options to help fund q the long-term cost of sea defences. B: everyone in the parishes of Heacham, Snettisham, Hunstanton, Dersingham and q C: everyone in the Borough Question 3: If you were asked to contribute towards maintaining the defences, how much would you be willing to pay? q I am not willing to pay q £1 to £2 per year q £2 to £5 per year q £5 to £10 per year q £10 to £20 per year q £20 to £50 per year q £50 to £100 per year? q More than £100 per year q I don’t know/cannot say Question 4: If there is not enough money to maintain the defences, how do you think the area should adapt to the risk of increased flooding? q A: increase flood warning q B: homes and businesses should be made more flood- proof q C: people should not be allowed to build in the floodable area Figure 1: The length of sea defences that needs to be maintained q D: people should move out of the floodable area (roll- The Pathfinder Project has held a drop-in session and three back) workshops for local residents and businesses to give their views q on future management of the coast. Questionnaires have also E: properties in the floodable area should be moved or been sent out to businesses and caravan owners to ask for their demolished views on who should pay, how much they should pay and how. Question 5: Could you please give us your postcode? The Pathfinder Project also needs the views of local residents, to make sure everyone has had a chance to have their say on how the coastline should be managed in the future. Any Comments? How to find out more about the Pathfinder Project and how to be involved More information on the Pathfinder Project and how to be involved can be obtained from Peter Jermany (BCKLWN), by email at [email protected], or from Teresa Fenn, Project Manager for RPA, at [email protected]. You can also find out more at the Pathfinder web-site: www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=26127 Please give us your answers by 28th February. Thank you 23 THE DEATH OF ALICE BOWMAN Friends Club and in fund raising for a youth centre in the (nee Howard) - an obituary village. Her civic contributions were always balanced alongside her The 1st of January 2011 saw the beginning of a new year family life. She supported Dick as he ran the Heacham but also marked the death of one of Heacham's oldest Scouts for many years and later in his time as a parish daughters at almost 102 years old. councillor. She raised her daughter and then her son John, Alice Howard was born on January 20th 1909, in Southgate who was born a decade later. She cared for her parents in Terrace. These houses still exist and are near Bradfield's their old age in Sunnyside Close. shop. Her father Arthur had also been born in Heacham, as Heacham meant so much to Alice, but she and Dick had his father and other forbears. Her mother Sarah had understood that for the children to "get on" they would come into the village from , when she and probably have to leave the immediate vicinity and probably Arthur had married at the turn of the of the 19th century. live elsewhere. The process began when Jill left to Alice was the fourth of seven children and she outlived all pursue a career in nursing eventually settling down in her siblings by a considerable period of time. Cambridgeshire and later John going into the world of education and finally settling in Staffordshire. By the early Alice grew up in the village and attended the village school. 1970's Alice and Dick had retired from the need to earn a She occasionally reminisced about her time under the living and had begun to enjoy some leisure time but in 1977 tutelage of Mr. Sutter. She was at school with Rene Dick died suddenly and Alice had to spend over thirty Goddard who has also recently passed away. As was the years on her own. nature of things in the Edwardian age, at about 13 she went into service at various big houses and estates. She often She continued to work in her community groups and this spoke of walking home on her infrequent days off from active lifestyle meant she was able to live a fulfilling and and Middleton to see her family in independent life well into her 90's in her home in Lords Heacham. From being a scullery maid she developed her Lane. skills as a cook and later served in kitchens in Peterborough In October 2006 she fell, fractured her femur, and and Cambridge simultaneously contracted an infection whilst in hospital. During her early twenties she met Charles Bowman in The consequence was that she could no longer live Heacham. This was unusual because Charles, or Dick as he independently. In January 2007 she moved into Southwell was familiarly known, was not from Heacham. He came Court in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire where she could be from Newmarket. They met because Dick, who was a Scout looked after, and be closer to her daughter. Master in Newmarket, brought his troop to Heacham for She hated leaving Heacham. Her friends in the village kept summer camps. Their romance blossomed and in 1932 they in touch and she eagerly awaited the arrival of the monthly were married in Heacham church and lived in Newmarket Heacham Newsletter so kindly sent by Peter Sutton. She until 1937. particularly enjoyed the pieces by "Old Heachamite" and The call of Heacham was irresistible to Alice and they she was never afraid to point out the bits that in her view, returned to Heacham to live in Kenwood Road. Dick, a were not accurate. cobbler by trade, set up a shoe repair business in Pound Her last 18 months were blighted by her blindness and Lane next to the old fire station. Their first child Jill, was deafness and a longing to find peace in death. Her wish was born just prior to the outbreak of the second world war. fulfilled in the early hours of New Year's Day 2011. Her Raising a child in wartime was not easy. Dick, who was part life that had lasted almost 102 years, had spanned two of a reserved occupation , spent the war servicing the centuries and had endured the pain of two global forces' footwear from the many camps and airfields in north conflicts, experienced a revolution in technology, travel, west Norfolk as well as serving as a NCO in the Home communication and social behaviour. Through it all Heach- Guard under the command of Wilfred Cunningham. The am was her anchor point and now she has returned home death of Alice's younger brother Leslie, who played and is buried in the church yard with her husband and the football for Heacham, in a Japanese POW camp had a generations that preceded her. profound impact upon her and resulted in her involvement with the British Legion which was to last for the rest of her life. She was a founder member of the Heacham branch of Vegetable, fruit and herb gardener. the women's section of the British Legion and for many decades she tended the Heacham war memorials. She held · Sales of ready to plant seedlings including some most offices in the organisation and for many years was the unusual varieties. village's Poppy Day organiser. · Erect greenhouses, polytunnels and rabbit proof She was an early member of the parish church's Church's fencing. Mother Union and a lifelong proponent of the temperance · Construct raised beds. movement having signed the pledge as a teenager. These · Prepare or maintain your vegetable patch. commitments were typical of Alice's view of her civic · Find my market stall at the Fakenham and Creake responsibilities. When Miss Susan Torrey established the Abbey Farmers’ Markets. Heacham branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association The Garden Farmer she recruited Alice as one of her lieutenants and Alice supported the fund- raising work for many decades. Even Bryan Beers 01485 540724 in her old age she was involved in the activities of the Old www.thegardenfarmer.co.uk 24 THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUR MIND IN THE PRESENT “ Helping to keep your independence” How often in sport we hear about the importance of keeping Established 1997 Accredited by Norfolk Home Call, Norfolk County Council. our mind in the present. One of the best examples of this importance came from England football manager Fabio House Work - All domestic duties within the home. Capello. It came in an interview after the team's latest Grocery Shopping - Collection of pensions, prescriptions. world cup 2010 qualifying game which they won. They Laundry - Washing and ironing within the clients home. were at the top of their qualifying group having won all 7 Companionship - All helpers are very carefully employed matches and Capello was asked by the interviewer "Can & references are always asked for and confirmed, our England win the world cup?" Capello refused to answer. helpers are all of a mature dependable nature and fully The interviewer then pushed the issue pressing Capello to insured. commit to whether he thought England could win the World Mrs Kim Hudson Tel: 01485 570179 Cup or not. Capello again refused to answer simply saying "NO! No dreaming! We deal with the present…..with reality!" CHARITY I'm sorry to say as a nation we seem to have this obsession with building a huge expectation about what we hope will GOLF DAY happen in the future, adding more and more pressure. We In aid of The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House saw it at Wimbledon with Tim Henman and it will continue on Friday 3rd June 2011 with Andy Murray. We have got to a point where nothing at Swaffham Golf Club short of winning Wimbledon or the world cup will do and then when it doesn't happen we seem unable to cope well For more details, registration forms, sponsorship opportunities with the disappointment and turn to mocking the players we and information on business packages please contact the expected too much of. Already I have seen a documentary Hospice Fundraising Team on 01485 542891. entitled "Can England win the next World Cup?" A dangerous position to be in psychologically. I'm sure every one of you at some point has been going well in your sport (or life for that matter) only to start counting your score or thinking about where you might finish, only to lose concentration and mess up. Sound familiar? 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Hazel, Carol and Sandra would like to thank all those who turned out on a bitterly cold morning to join them in a Christmas Coffee Morning on the 20th December. Special thanks must go to Dennis of The Four Seasons Restaurant for the kind donation of delicious mince pies and to Tesco for supplying other goodies. We should also like to thank St. Mary's Church for their continued support for our Coffee Mornings. Coffee Mornings are held every Monday at the Church Hall, High Street, Heacham between 10.30 am and 12 noon. All are welcome to come along and for 50 pence you can enjoy as much tea/coffee and chat as you like! We also offer a drop-in information service at the Coffee Mornings. 25 TOWN STATUS FOR HEACHAM and the Parish Clerk. This showed that they could make a very decent profit out of the beach and it would help to make There will be many villagers who will remember more than the Urban District Council pay. the usual number attending the annual parish meeting in the Public Hall because the agenda included discussion of During the meeting, various speakers returned to the subject Heacham becoming a town. There were those who fiercely of the beach and its importance to the village. To laughter, wished to retain village status, those who looked along the Mr Webb felt that there was more talk about mussels than the coast to the town of Hunstanton and those who were Urban Council! At an earlier meeting, the Parish Council had concerned about financial implications. Undoubtedly, there agreed to hire the beach on a long lease on the terms offered were those who attended to witness the contributions of the by Mr le Strange. Further improvements could be made and village's more vocal residents or prepared to offered a more money could be made. Several speakers felt that chil- humorous 'aside'! It seems as though it was much the same dren and the poor should be allowed by the Parish Council or back in 1914 when the parish of Heacham came under future urban Council to gather cockles, mussels and winkles. Docking Rural District Council. Readers might be interested Mr Nourse felt there should be caution that men with horses to read of the arguments of that time in the following edited and carts should not be allowed to exploit such access to the report from the very lengthy report of the 'Lynn Advertiser' beach; in the past a tremendous lot of mussels were taken for of 3 April of that year. It can be read in full on the manure. Mr Webb thought that you might earn about 4d an microfilmed copy in King's Lynn Library and is, in part, hour if you went with a cart because there wasn't enough reproduced with the kind permission of the 'Lynn News'. there to collect. Mr Lowerison (of the Ruskin School - High House ) felt that the common people had been robbed of the The chairman, Mr G. Brown, said that, at the request of a foreshores; he believed in home rule for Heachambut warned number of villagers, he had put on the agenda the that a change to urbanisation could be costly. Mr Nobes said consideration of the question of applying for urban powers that if there was more to pay it would fall on the poor people and the report suggests that little time was left to debate other and he would oppose the resolution. issues. The 1911 population of Heacham as shown by the census was 1,764 - a number larger than many places with The report of the meeting provides a few insights into the urban powers and greater than Hunstanton when first it had roads and housing in the village. Mr Pull, a villager and urban powers. The chair quoted the net rateable value of member of Docking Rural District Council, felt that with Heacham to be £10,177 5s (£10,177. 25) but later amended dual control of Parish Council and District Council, there that figure. Land was £2,798, cottage property £1,323 and were delays as matters were shunted from one body to the other buildings £6,055. He then explained that land was other. The Rural District Council had no power to make actually only rateable at a half and so the total was £8,777. people make up roads. Poplar Road (as it was then known) Over the past three years they had paid Docking District had been taken over by the District Council but Caley Street Council an average of £317 6s 8d (£317.33) per year. was not likely to be taken over while it was in the condition it was in. As an Urban Council they would have the power to Some actual and rather hypothetical figures were then make the adjoining owners put Caley Street in order or do the juggled in an attempt to compare possible expenditure as a work and charge the owners. With Urban powers they could town and that paid to Docking. It was stressed that there was have what Mr Ingleby promised to do and was willing to do no ill feeling towards Docking District Council but they and that was to make Neville Road and Wilton Road on needed to look at the question from a business point of view condition that they were taken over and Mr Ingleby would and to see if they could benefit themselves. Docking gave pay for them. them the upkeep of all the district roads (less than £130 per year) and then there was the question of Medical Officer, The Chair said that, as an Urban Council, they could have Sanitary Inspector, Surveyors and Clerk. The parish of building bye-laws and then they would not have 'these little Heacham helped to pay those officers and he suggested houses with no back-way and no front-way'. Mr Clarkson Heacham's portion was about £50. He could not get above hoped that a new Council would regulate the building of £179 as Heacham's cost to Docking; they paid £138 over and houses and there would not be the present irregularity of the above that. What would they spend the extra on if they were building line. Mr Lowerison had pointed out that there were an Urban Council? They must have a lawyer in the office of houses 'which were an absolute disgrace and had no land clerk and that would be a big expense. Heacham could pay round them where they could put any muck that they made £50 to its clerk. They would also want a surveyor, sanitary and there were houses where there was practically no inspector and a medical officer but they already paid sanitation'. He pointed out that they very much needed something for similar officers. The £20 paid for the surveyor drainage in the village; there were houses built on clay where could be saved and their own officer could be paid. The rainwater and water from the closets were mingling. There Clerk, the Clerk to the Parochial Committee and one or two was now, 'thank Heaven', drinking water (a reference to the other officers were paid at the time of the meeting. In fact, water tower). Urban powers should enable them to deal with looking at the report, actual costs and procedures for such matters but he feared that the men on a new Urban applying for urban status do seem a little vague. Council could be landowners who would not like to see new regulations affecting their land and homes. In answer to a comment from the floor that "It is all pay,sir", the Chair explained that such officers needed paying and he And what of the original resolution? After much and varied went on to discuss income - particularly from the beach. £50 discussion and clearly some clashes of personalities, it was per year was paid as rent but in 1913 income of £153 came carried with only seven voting against it. Whether practicalities from the beach. There was a handsome balance which had or the coming of the First World War meant that Heacham been spent in paying the beach officer and in various remained a village cannot, of course, be determined from this improvements. They had made roads and kept up the report. One might wonder what echoes there might be in recreation ground and paid all their Parish Council expenses some future debate of 'urbanisation' for Heacham . . . ‘Xenon’ 26 15 Strachan Close, Heacham Queen’s Cottages King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE31 7SB Almshouses The Trustees are very pleased to announce that, following For all your property repairs & maintenance further refurbishment work during late autumn 2010, we have been able to accept two further residents. Four out of the five Incl. Total Renovations & Refurbishments cottages are now occupied; however, the living quarters are somewhat dated and cramped. All Brickwork - Woodwork - Plumbing We are now in a position to embark on remodelling each cottage in turn. This will be an expensive process but will enable the Electrics - Plastering - Decorating residents to have a bedroom separate from the kitchen/ dining/living area. 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Hunstanton Lions Club

Last year (2010) our famous “Grotto” was better attended than ever before. Father Christmas welcomed well over 250 children during the five days his grotto was open. Over 80 very excited children visited on Christmas Eve alone. All went home with a photo of themselves with Santa, and a terrific present. (We’re very lucky in having an inside contact with ‘Toyland’ on the Green in Hunstanton !!!). On three of those days we held our Christmas Fair, and that was also a success. A diversity of crafts, jewellery, toys, gifts, preserves and many other items were on sale on thirty stalls each day. We would like to give thanks to the many people who helped us out, especially Keith Anthony of the Town Hall, and the Dersingham Bell Ringers grounds will be open all afternoon for picnics and drinks. What who gave two half hour performances on the Saturday which better way to spend an afternoon and evening in the summer. really put everyone in the festive mood. The Fair and Grotto Our Car Boot Sales will be starting again at Easter. Held on raised over £1,000 for the charities we help. many Sunday mornings throughout the Summer, these will be We have now counted all the money we raised back at the end in the grounds of Glebe House School. The dates will be of November for ‘Children in Need’ and are pleased to report published in future editions of this newsletter. that the total we have sent to that cause was £1,045.54. A further We will also soon be asking for new members to our ‘200 £130 was added to the cause from the collection tins we had Club’. If you would like to join, please contact any Lion. Prizes placed in many pubs and clubs in the area. Thanks to Glebe of £100, £50, and two of £25 are awarded each month, so well House School for letting us use their bus to tour the area, worth joining. The lucky winners this month were Frank Sykes, collecting on the night, and to all the pubs and clubs who let us D.J. Asker, Mike Thompson and J.D. Lambert. Congratulations have our collection boxes on their bars and allowed us in on the to all of you. night to raise money. Peter Mills In December, we gave some money to help the Lavender Hill Mob go to London to see a performance by the highly acclaimed ‘Chicken Shed Theatre’. We also gave some presents to Old FOR ALL YOUR: Hunstanton Social Club for their children’s Christmas Party, and some money to various local organisations to help them with their Christmas celebrations. We are always willing to * Patio help organisations and people, not just financially, so if you know of anyone who we may be able to help, please let us know. * Gardening Now, what to look forward to in 2011. Of course this is the year of a Royal Wedding so look out for what we may be up to. This coincides with the Bank Holiday weekend when there are a lot * Fencing of exciting things planned to happen in Hunstanton. More details will be in the next edition. * Decking Our new ‘Lions International Golf Tournament’ is now fully organised. Our great digital and electrical store in the High Street, Hughes, is offering a fantastic prize for a ‘Hole in One’ * Brickweave competition. Other sponsors to date include Briarfields, the Lodge Hotel, Premier Racket and Fitness Club, Sowerbys, and Manor. The date is Friday May 20th and it is being NEEDS held in the beautiful surroundings of Heacham Manor Hotel and Golf Club. Teams of four people at a cost of £180 per team are invited to participate. The cost includes breakfast and luncheon. Please Ring: It promises to be a great day out full of enjoyment and golf, as well as raising money for well deserved causes. Full details on how to book are available from Amanda on 01485 534481 or 01485 570549 Email [email protected]. or Another date for your diaries is Wednesday July 6th. In conjunction with Glebe House School and Heartbreak 07961 362443 Productions, we are holding an evening performance of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. The performance will be held outside in the grounds of Glebe House School. This is a performance by the highest quality and professional outdoor touring company in the U.K., Heartbreak Productions. Actors and Directors have worked with them from the RSC, Royal National Theatre, the West End and the BBC. Although it starts at 7.30pm the 30 MAN’S HAVEN

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31 1st Heacham Cubs Christina Thain & Co

On 20 November, Heacham Cubs competed in the North Solicitors West Norfolk Uni-hockey Tournament. Seven teams at- tended and, after borrowing a couple of Cubs from another pack, Heacham were able to enter two teams, so everyone had a go. After coming 4th in 2006, we did better this time Conveyancing, Wills and Probate and WE WON!! So well done to Jacob Farr, Harry Hipkin, Thomas Bonnamy, Joseph McLean and Jordan Harvey, who Please note that our new address is:- brought the trophy home. Then, on 25 November, we walked up to St. Mary’s Church ‘Beamish’ and, with Steve Davies, Brian Griffin and Roy Barrow, the 68, High Street, Cubs did a quiz and split into groups to learn about the Ringstead, church and its traditions. That night we also invested Liam Plant. Afterwards, the Cubs all had a go at pulling the rope Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5JU to make the bell ring, not as easy as it seemed – it needed quite a tug. Those Cubs who brought a donation were able Telephone No: 01485 525458 to give £8.42 which was donated to the Children’s Society at the Christingle Service. Appointments in your own home, or at Next, we went bowling on 16 December with Cubs from Suttons Estate Agents, Hunstanton, Snettisham and Docking. Sadly, it was not our 29 High Street, Heacham. night and Heacham came 3rd. Docking won the giant skittle for 2010. Well done to Tommy Bowyer, Joseph McLean and Harry Hipkin who scored between 90-100, Jacob Farr The same friendly, efficient service - only 107 and Kieran Beagles 109. The Cub who scored the the address has changed! highest overall was from Heacham, so ‘Well Done’ to Liam Plant with his score of 124. Lastly, on 29 December, we went to Wolferton. When everyone had arrived we went for a walk round Wolferton and played some games on the way. When we got back, although a lot of the snow had gone, the ground was solid so we couldn’t make the fire pits. However, we made small fires in the camp fire square, so the Cubs were still able to cook or incinerate little sausages, marshmallows and ba- nanas with chocolate. Then we had a bar-b-cue to make the beefburgers for lunch. After all the fires had been damped down and everything eaten it was off into the woods to play until being picked up by parents at 3pm. Sadly, at Wolferton we had to say goodbye to Jordan Harvey who left Heacham Cubs to join Dersingham Scouts in the new year. Then, ‘disaster’. When a leader went to get some bits for the Wolferton day, she turned up and could hear running water and, on opening the door, water was flooding through the hallway ceiling. On further investigation, she found half of the main hall ceiling had fallen in. It was in a bit of a Heacham Cricket Club mess and is now in the hands of the Insurance Company. & Pavilion Project Many thanks to Jack Parr and James Rushmore who had RACE NIGHT heard the water just before the leader turned up and had Heacham Cricket Club and the Pavilion Project are running a gone home to report it. It’s amazing how much damage a Spring Race Meeting at the Public Hall, Saturday 19th March burst water pipe can do when running for a few days. 2011. What a great time to throw off those winter blues and look Not a good start to 2011, but the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts forward to the warmth of summer! So please make a note in are a hardy lot and will still meet up somewhere, somehow. your diary, and come and have a flutter. Race Sponsors and We would like to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to Heacham Horse Owners will be welcomed as will all those who make up Social Club who, at very short notice, has let us use the the race enthusiasts. Cricket Pavilion. Further details in next month’s Newsletter so please remember the date Saturday 19th March, the excitement of a Race Course Happy Scouting to all our Cubs. in your own Public Hall. Akela and Bagheera (Steve & Sam) Roger Drinkwater. Tel: 571659 32 Heacham Minors Under 9’s Heacham Football Club The severe winter weather during December/January has caused the postponements of several league fixtures but we have man- aged to play three matches recently:- Date 08.01.11 1st team beat Sutton Bridge 5-2 15.01.11 1st team lost to Gayton Utd 4-0 08.01.11 reserves beat Birchwood 4-3 The 1st team are now 4th in the league division one behind Gayton Utd, Reffley Royals and Lynn Discovery. Full details can be found on our web site www.heachamfc.co.uk Why not come along and support your village teams? It is free and you will be made welcome. Forthcoming Fixtures. 1st Team kick off 14.00 Seddon Division One Cup

Date Home Team Away Team venue The Heacham Minors U9 team proudly wearing their new 15/01/11 Gayton United Heacham Lime Kiln Road jackets sponsored by Marie of Fox Fine Foods 22/01/11 Heacham Lynn Discovery Station Road #1 (back row on the right) 29/01/11 Lynn Napier Heacham River Lane 1 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGE 12/02/11 Heacham Ingoldisthorpe Station Road #1 If you have any photographs or accounts of what your club or 19/02/11 West Winch Heacham William Burt Social Club society has been doing, why not share them with the village by 26/02/11 Heacham Reffley Royals Station Road #1 sending them in to the Heacham Newsletter. Contact details are 05/03/11 Lynn North End Heacham Kingsway 1 on the front page. 12/03/11 Heacham Sandringham Station Road #1 26/03/11 Sutton Bridge Heacham Memorial Park #1 09/04/11 Sandringham Heacham Runcton Holme Forthcoming Fixtures. Reserves Kick Off 14.00 Seddon Division Three Cup.

Date Home Team Away Team venue 15/01/11 Burnham Mkt Heacham Res Station Rd Burnham 22/01/11 Smithdon Heacham Res Smithdon Sch Hunstanton 29/01/11 Castle Rising Heacham Res Castle Rising playing field 05/02/11 Discovery Royals Heacham Res Kingsway 2 12/02/11 Snettisham Heacham Res Snettisham playing field 26/02/11 Heacham Res Walsingham Station Road #2 05/03/11 Gayton United Res Heacham Res Lime Kiln Road 12/03/11 Heacham Res Riverside Station Road #2 19/03/11 Heacham Res Smithdon Station Road #1 26/03/11 Heacham Res Burnham Mkt Station Road #2 09/04/11 Riverside Heacham Res West Lynn Pitch 2

It has been too cold for too long, so here at the Library we are Forthcoming Fixtures ‘A’ Team Kick Off 14.00 looking forward to Spring and warm Summer Days. The non- Seddon Division Four Cup fiction feature for February is "Staycationing" with some won- Date Home Team Away Team venue derful "just published" books on perfect days out or amazing 15/01/11 Heacham A Snettisham Res Station Road #2 places to visit in Britain and Ireland. 22/01/11 Springwood Heacham A Abbey Road Ordered in by request are the follow up books to Eragon: "The Inheritance Cycle" and the next gripping instalment "The Girl 05/02/11 Heacham A Pentney Station Road #2 who played with Fire" from Stig Larson's series, as well as a 12/02/11 Lynn Williams Heacham A River Lane 3 selection of Ken Follett's epic novels, for those of you who 19/02/11 Heacham A Dersingham Rovers A Station Road #2 became hooked on the recent TV series the Pillars of the Earth. 05/03/11 Heacham A Watlington Res Station Road #2 Don't forget that we keep back copies of the Heacham Newslet- 19/03/11 Heacham A Springwood Station Road #2 ter and 3 months of Lynn News editions for that all important 26/03/11 Lynn Napier Res Heacham A River Lane 2 article that you might have missed. 09/04/11 Heacham A The Woottons Station Road #2 Opening Times Secretary Heacham Football Club Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10.00am-4.00pm Harry Hornsby Saturday - 10.00-12.00 33 HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD

December Meetings in Brief Sea Defences: The Council set up a working party to review the DEFRA Consultation paper. The Chairman stressed that Mayor’s Awards: The Council voted to nominate the Barn it was vital that Heacham made its voice heard or it could renovations and Lavender Distillery at Norfolk Lavender possibly find itself funding the sea defences or alternatively for the Mayor’s Architecture Award. losing a great slice of the coastline. Shoreline Management: The Chairman reported that the Scout Hut: The Council noted that the Scout Hut was out of Shoreline Management Plan had been agreed last month, action due to a burst pipe. The Council commended the Old however due to uncertainties over national funding, no clear Friends Club and Heacham Club Charity for stepping in to policy about the maintenance of the sea defences at Heacham/ offer the groups alternative accommodation. Snettisham had been made. Consultants had been appointed Mr Paul Cobb: Parish Councillor Paul Cobb announced that to look at funding options. he would not be standing for re-election in May. The Norfolk County Council’s Budget Review: The Council Chairman thanked Mr Cobb for his 16 years of service to the reviewed the proposals for cuts to the County Council’s Parish Council, many of those as a Committee Chairman. budget. The Parish Council agreed to submit comments on Next Meeting: The next full Council meeting will be held on the proposed cuts. Tuesday 15 February at 7.30pm Street Scene Management: The Parish Council agreed to look at certain jobs carried out by the County Council to see if they could be better organised at a local level. Elections: The Chairman reported that Parish Council elections would be held on 5 May 2011 along with the TO ALL ELECTORS OF HEACHAM Borough elections and possibly a Referendum. The Chairman You are invited to take part in the stated that it was his wish to see a Council elected by poll ANNUAL PARISH MEETING rather than an uncontested election and considered that the Council should do all that it could to encourage residents to It will take place at:- stand. The Chairman also suggested that the Council should do more to promote all those who did stand for election so that residents knew for whom they were voting. Heacham Church Hall on Thursday 17 March at 7.30pm Under the Chairmanship of Mr R Drinkwater January Meetings in Brief (Chairman of the Annual Parish Meeting)

Budget 10/11: The Council approved the budget for the The Parish Meeting may by law discuss all parish affairs forthcoming year and agreed, given the current economic and pass resolutions about them situation, to make no increase to the precept, The numbers of Refreshments will be provided following the meeting dwellings paying council tax had increased for the forthcoming year; therefore the end result would be a very P Sewell (Mrs) slight decrease in real terms for Heacham households as far as the Precept was concerned. Clerk Old Friends Hall: The Council recorded their regret that the Old Friends Club was to fold in the summer. The Council agreed to take over ownership and running of the Old Friends Hall. A working party has now been set up by the Council to explore management options of the Hall. Heacham Carnival Parade 2011 Planning: The Council agreed to write to the Borough Mr David Page, the Parade Coordinator, has stepped down Council and the Norfolk Association of Parish Councils about from the role. Mr Page has been the parade coordinator for their frustration with the planning system. The Council would the last 4 years and now feels that it is time for a change and watch with interest the Government’s proposals to introduce someone with new ideas to take the lead. The Parish more localism in planning. Council are therefore reviewing the event as a whole and Community Committee: The Council has reorganised the part of that review is to ask whether the Parade, which has existing Sports and Community Activities Committee. The been a great spectacle in the past, is still important to the Committee will now be known as the Community Committee. village. The Committee will have special responsibility to liaise with village groups and organisations, as well as supporting the If you feel strongly that Heacham should continue to have a Village Sports Coordinator, Annual Community Events and Carnival Parade, have constructive suggestions and ideas the Youth Panel. about the Parade and/or would like to be involved in Carnival Parade 2011, then we would very much like to hear Village Sports Coordinator: The Council noted that Mr from you. Johnson had stepped down as Heacham Village Sports coordinator. Mr Sean Sands who had been assisting Mr You can either speak to the Clerk at the Parish Council Office Johnson with the Inter-Village Sports would become the new or complete the online survey on the Council’s website coordinator. www.heachamparishcouncil.co.uk. 34 HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD

Make a Difference in Your Community Precept for Heacham 2011-2012 Become a Parish Councillor The precept set by Heacham Parish Council for the There will be local elections in May of this year and residents forthcoming financial year will be £74, 977. The Council are asked to consider standing for election to Heacham Parish has agreed that there should be no increase this year, however Council. due to a small increase in households in the village over the past year, residents will see an actual reduction on their bill. The Role of the Parish Council The Council are not proposing any cuts to services for this The Parish Council’s purpose is to work for the benefit of the year and any inflationary increases in contractors’ services local community. Statutory powers allow them to do this and will be met from the Council’s reserves. fall within three main categories: - representing the whole electorate within the parish; delivering services to meet local 2009/10: Band D £39.05 2010/11: Band D 38.77 needs; and striving to improve the quality of life of life in the parish. The Role of a Councillor Councillors have three main components to their work. ~Letter from Parish Meeting Chairman ~ Decision making - Through meetings and attending committees with other elected members, councillors decide I should like to invite you to the Annual Parish Meeting on which activities to support, where money should be spent, Thursday 17 March at the Church Hall, High Street at 7.30pm. what services should be delivered and what policies should be This is a meeting for Heacham Residents and I would very implemented. much like to encourage your participation. The meeting is an opportunity for you to raise matters of interest and concern. Monitoring - Councillors make sure that their decisions lead Parish Councillors will also be at the meeting and there will to efficient and effective services by keeping an eye on how be an opportunity to talk to Council Members at the end of the well things are working. meeting when refreshments will be served. Getting involved locally - As local representatives, Yours sincerely councillors have responsibilities towards their constituents and local organisations. These responsibilities and duties Roger Drinkwater often depend on what the councillor wants to achieve and how much time is available, and may include going to meetings of local organisations in the wider community; taking up issues on behalf of members of the public, and meeting with Children’s Summer Activities - Future individual residents. The Community Committee are reviewing the provision of How much time does it take up? activities for Children in the summer. This has come about Councillors say that their duties occupy them for about three due to the falling numbers of children attending the Summer hours a week, for some it is more time than this - and some Activities and the increasing cost of running events. less, but in the main, being a parish councillor is an enjoyable way of contributing to your community, and helping to make Questionnaires have been sent to home via the local schools it a better place to live and work. and we hope that as many Parents/Guardians and Grandparents will respond. Spare questionnaires are available from the How do I qualify? Parish Office. You must be a British subject, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the EU and on the ‘relevant date’ (ie the day on which you are nominated, or if there is a poll on the day of the election) be 18 years of age or over. Also: New Digital Interactive TV Service Be a local government elector for the Council area for which you want to stand on the ‘relevant date’; Sky, Virgin and Cable TV subscribers can get all the or have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other information they need to know about Norfolk County premises in the council area during the whole of the 12 Council services through the interactive button on their TV months preceding that day; remote. You can now report a pothole, find out about public or had your principal or only place of work in the council area transport or support for parents and carers from the comfort during that same period; of your armchair. 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