Brancaster Group Parish News

No 557 APRIL 2021

BRANCASTER, BRANCASTER STAITHE, BURNHAM DEEPDALE, , CHOSELEY THE RECTOR: The Rev’d Rachael Dines, The Rectory, Old , PE36 6JS Tel: 01485 535936 and 07763 211901. Email: [email protected] TEAM VICAR: The Rev’d Kirsty Allan, The Vicarage, Brancaster PE31 8AU Tel: 01485 211159. Email: [email protected] ASSISTANT PRIEST HUNSTANTON & SAXON SHORE BENEFICE: The Rev’d James Monro Tel 01485 518342 RETIRED CLERGY: The Rev'd Phil Unsworth Tel 01485 532436 The Rev’d Sandra Ellison Tel 01485 298852

Dear Friends On Monday 8th March, the clergy of the Diocese of had the opportunity to Zoom with the Archbishop of Canterbury, not something that I ever thought I’d be doing! In this Zoom conversation, he talked about what the church has looked like during the pandemic, much being done unseen on Zoom, in foodbanks, in funeral ministry and in pastoral support, amongst other things. He also talked about his desire for imagination. It got me thinking about all the imagination that we’ve all needed this last year. We’ve had to have imagination to live a different way, to assume different social graces: social distancing, mask wearing and the action of sanitising hands everywhere we go. We’ve had to be imaginative in finding different ways to fill our time, cooking creatively when we couldn’t get hold of ingredients, thinking of different ways to exercise. It also got me imagining what life is going to be on the other side. Some wish for things to ‘go back to normal’, others are still anxious, especially those who haven’t yet had the vaccine or are still shielding. Some in the church family across the Benefice have journeyed through Lent on Zoom, using some excellent material from The Diocese of Sheffield. We’ve looked at how, as Christians, we can live our lives reflecting the light of Christ. It struck me that Jesus, who is the light of the world, had imagination and was rather radical with it. Who’d have thought a carpenter from Bethlehem (‘of all places’ as the Bible puts it!), would enter the world and at the age of about 30, turn the status quo upside down? Who’d have thought that such a person would radically imagine a world where there is no class divide, no poverty, no loneliness, no egos, no abuses of power and no prejudice? Who’d have thought that over 2000 years ago, a man from a humble background would challenge those in authority to look at themselves and how they treat others, then ask people to follow Him in spreading a message of hope and love? During the pandemic I’ve heard countless stories of hope and love from within the church and beyond: neighbours helping each other out, shops delivering to those that were (and still are) shielding, folk picking up prescriptions for those that couldn’t get out. And I’ve seen two young people regularly picking up all the plastic that gets washed up on Brancaster beach. Whoever you are…thank you and good on you! THIS! This is the sort of society that Jesus came to tell us about, this is the sort of society that He imagines for us. A society that follows

what Christian’s would call kingdom values, rather than worldly values that sometimes think about money, reputation and profit first, and people second. Jesus came as the light of the world to shine a light on what is dark and wrong in society and to help us, through His teaching, to imagine a different world, a kingdom world, a world built on love and light and where hope abounds. My prayer is that we can hang on to all that’s been positive about 2020 and lockdowns 1, 2 and 3. That as we emerge from all this, together we can continue to make our communities a place of real welcome where love and hope shine through. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you. And give you peace. Kirsty

EASTER DAY SERVICES, SUNDAY 4TH APRIL We are still finalising the pattern for services for April to June, which will be displayed on each church notice board when details have been confirmed, but meanwhile we looking forward to welcoming you to our services in each one of our churches on Easter Day! Titchwell BCP 8 am Kirsty Allan Thornham 9 am Sandra Ellison Holme 9 am Phil Unsworth Ringstead 9 am Gill Stevens Deepdale 10.15 am Bill Jacob 10.45 am James Monro Hunstanton 10.45 am Kirsty Allan Brancaster 11.15 am Rachael Dines All churches will be taking details of those who attend and we ask that you maintain social distancing and wear a face covering.

6 PM EVENING PRAYER ON ZOOM EACH SUNDAY Do contact Revd Rachael Dines for further details. There is always room for more on the computer screen.

PLEASE NOTE THESE CHURCHES WILL BE OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER Burnham Deepdale: Wednesday and Sunday 11 am – 3 pm Holme: Tuesday and Friday 10 am – 3 pm Ringstead: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am - 4 pm Please use the hand sanitiser provided and follow the directions to keep everyone safe. Should a funeral take place in any of our churches, the building will be closed for three days before and after the service.

FROM THE REGISTERS Funerals

MARJORIE ESTHER LARKIN, formerly of Titchwell, died 18th February 2021, aged 89. Funeral service at St Mary’s, Titchwell on 5th March. PHYLLIS TOWNSHEND of Brancaster, died 24th February 2021 aged 92. Funeral service at St Mary’s, Brancaster on 31st March. JAMES ALBERT TILL of Brancaster, died 5th March 2021, aged 87. Funeral service at Mintlyn Crematorium on 30th March. VALERIE SCOLES of Brancaster Staithe, died 8th March 2021, aged 83. Funeral service at Mintlyn Crematorium.

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BENEFICE ADMINISTRATOR For all church enquiries, please initially contact the Administrator, Sarah Bocking, on 01485 211180 or email [email protected].

PHYLLIS TOWNSHEND Brancaster lost one of its long-term residents recently with the death of Phyllis Townshend, aged 92. Phyllis had lived in Brancaster all her life, until her ill-health meant she had to be cared for. Phyllis was the village post lady for over 25 years. A job she loved. She will be missed by her family and friends.

JIM TILL I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and tributes paid to Jim. He was a quiet, caring man who would help out in many ways if he could. He valued the friendship and support the village gave, particularly during the camera club exhibitions and meetings. My thanks also for all the support I have received from my neighbours during this difficult time. Sue

ST MARY'S, BURNHAM DEEPDALE We are looking forward very much to being able to celebrate Easter with a Holy Communion service at 10.15 on Easter Day. We look forward to welcoming you but, as our church is small and space is very limited with the Covid-19 restrictions, we ask that if you wish to join us for worship then, you must contact me, Verily Borthwick, either by phone 01485 210267 or email [email protected] beforehand so we can make sure there is enough room for you. We will need to know how many people are in your bubble. We ask that you wear a mask and follow the guidance given by our sidespeople at the door and inside the church.

TITCHWELL CHURCH The Church has been ticking over, though there is much volunteer help needed. Very many thanks are due to those who very kindly answered our appeal before Christmas. Planning anything is proving difficult. We are hoping to hold a Garden Party in June or July; more information to follow. The churchyard was improved by a kind donation from a local donor; however more time is needed. The bulbs which were planted earlier in the year look lovely, but the moles are making movement through the churchyard hazardous. We are holding an Easter Service at 8 am and look forward to seeing some of you. If you are interested in helping and supporting our beautiful church why not volunteer to help. Our APCM is to be held on Thursday 22nd April at 2 pm via zoom. Please contact me on 01485 210756 if you can support us. Last but not least, thanks are due to our Treasurer, Alan Wright, who is resigning as from 22nd April. He has done sterling work over the last few years. The post is now vacant. Susan Bradshaw

HUNSTANTON FOODBANK Our local Foodbank in Hunstanton continues to be busy in these difficult times, and we would like to thank everyone for their kind support, with a special thanks to Sainsburys, Nationwide and Barclays Bank in town, as well as the Burnham Deepdale shop for hosting collection points. We manage our food store in St Edmund’s church hall rather like a small shop keeping the stock on the shelves in order of “best by” dates, so that the older items are used first and never wasted (yes, I know that some might disagree with this, but it is something we have to adhere to).

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However, your generosity means that we now have more than enough baked beans, pasta, porridge oats, tinned tomatoes, chick peas and other pulses, soup and tea to use before the dates on the packs. At present we do not need any more of these: we do not want to waste anything. Our shelving system makes it easy to put together parcels to provide as balanced a diet as is possible, albeit using food with a long enough shelf-life.What we really need in order to do this at present are more of the following: UHT milk, tinned meat of all descriptions, tinned fruit, long life fruit juice and custard. In these difficult times, we have to keep clients and volunteers as far apart as possible in a limited space. This means that at present we have a big enough group of people to call upon to help, and are not able to accommodate any more. It is not easy to say no to all the good people who have asked if they can help out, but please accept our thanks for your kind thoughts. Rev James Monro, Chair of Trustees, Hunstanton and District Foodbank

PLANT STALL The stall which will be raising money for Deepdale Church Building Maintenance Fund, will be set up and open for business on Thursday 1st April. If you have any plants you would like to donate before then, please bring them to Deepdale Farmhouse and leave them on the bench outside the white arched Farm Office door. Once the stall is open you are welcome to add them to those on display if there is room. It is really helpful if you can label them or leave a note to say what they are. We would also love to have lots of customers - so before you head off to the garden centre or nursery, call by the Farmhouse gate first. Thank you all, Verily.

DEEPDALE AND BRANCASTER STAITHE TENNIS CLUB From 29th March we are allowed to play tennis again. Yippee! However to comply with the need for Track and Trace, we are limiting use of the courts to members only, who are playing either in an organised session or who have booked a court. The courts will therefore remain locked until restrictions are eased. Members are able to book a court via our website www.clubspark,lta.org.uk/DBSTennisClub. The code for entry will be shown in your booking confirmation. If conditions change, we will advise you through this magazine, Facebook and notices at the courts. Junior Coaching We are holding a Free Easter Holiday Coaching Camp with Becky Palmer our LTA coach on Wednesday 31st March and Wednesday 7th April at Brancaster Staithe tennis courts. Join in to try tennis for the first time or brush up your skills after the winter. We would really love to see some new faces. 3 sessions for different ages all run with Covid-19 security in place: 10.45 -11.15 am for 4-7 year olds; 11.15 am-12 noon for 8-11 year olds; 12 noon – 1 pm for secondary school children up to age 15. Numbers strictly limited to 12 children in each group. One adult only per child is permitted to spectate. Essential to book in with Carrie Hendry by email to [email protected]. Follow this up with weekly tennis coaching sessions for members on Wednesday afternoons between 3.45 pm and 6 pm starting Wednesday 14th April. Course fees vary from £6 - £18 for a 6 week course payable by BACS in advance. Wednesday Ladies Mornings These will restart on 31st March from 9 -10.30 am. We are a group of experienced players (not beginners) of a certain age and the emphasis is on fun. If you would like to join us please contact Verily Borthwick tel 077898 64615 or email [email protected] These sessions are for members but you are welcome to come along and try us out for up to 3 occasions each.

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Pebbles Picture Framing Brancaster Paintings - Photographs - Medals Textiles - and Canvas Stretching Our based team Contact Stephen Clark specialises in marketing and 01485 210810 holiday letting your home. Please call for advice. [email protected] Tel: 01328 730 880 www.pebblesphotography.co.uk www.sowerbysholidaycottages.co.uk

All chimneys, flues Brush & & appliances swept Relish Vacuum used

Rain/Bird Jewellery Accessories Gifts Certificates NVQ Guards Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale Chimney & Cowls issued for Engineering 01485 211 211 insurance Qualified & supplied purposes Certificated & fitted www.relishonline.com HETAS Approved [email protected] email: thompsonchimneys DAVID THOMPSON 01328 851081 @btconnect.com

Heligan House Flowers The Flowers for all occasions – Beauty Room Burnham weddings, parties, funerals, dermalogica® anniversaries etc White Way Farm White Way Road Sarah Market Gary Bocking Burnham Market 01328 738455 King’s Lynn 07545 562675 01485 210408 PE31 8DJ Taxis email: [email protected] www.thebeautyroomburnham.co.uk Serving Your local and long distance Kevin Crompton service LANDSCAPING & GARDEN 1-8 passengers carried. MAINTENANCE Fencing, patios & turfing a speciality. Creake Abbey, , NR21 9LF All airports covered Grass and hedge cutting. Shop · Dine · Explore Household maintenance & repairs. 01328 730399 01328 730 580 www.burnhammarkettaxi.co.uk 07788 903348 01485 518207 www.creakeabbey.co.uk

All Electrical NORMAN RAYNORE Installations Emergency ELECTRICIAN Call Outs City & Guilds Approved up to 17th Edition. PC and Apple servicing, Virus prevention/removal, WiFi systems, Networking Part ‘P’ Competent. CCTV, Home Automation, Tuition & Sales BRANCASTER 07554 018307 Tel: 01485 210 584 5 Tapping Close, Common Road, , King’s Lynn PE31 7FF m: 07901 996 005 [email protected] e: [email protected]

All building works undertaken:  Conversions Heating & Plumbing Engineers PREMCHECK  Restorations Oil & Gas Boiler Servicing All Plumbing works &  Extensions  New Buildings Heating Installations carried out THE HOME WATCH SERVICE The Red House, Church Walk, Burnham Market, PE31 8DH Tel: 01328 862189 GIVING YOU PEACE OF MIND Tel: 01328 738786 Fax: 01328 730832 Unit 4 George Edwards Rd, Industrial Estate, www.brianrix-builders.co.uk Gas Safe Register & OFTEC Approved 01485 525 646 Property Manager Peter Bickell Holiday Home Security Service cover from £18 per month  [email protected] Experienced Local 24hour emergency cover &  Take deliveries, collect post Painter and Decorator weekly checks  List, host and manage on Airbnb over 50 years of local knowledge good working relationships with  Property Maintenance Liaise with guests and letting agents local police & other agencies  Keep keys (based in Brancaster) 07836 523396 Contact Caroline Felgate Burnham Deepdale mobile: 07801 412979 (24 hours) Tigger on 07931 555717 email:- [email protected]

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Simon Leverett MARCUS TOWNSHEND General gardening Carpets & Blinds Supplied & Fitted Grass cutting Choose at home from a comprehensive Hedge cutting etc. range of floorings and blinds. Iain Sell Competitive rates Designs from modern to traditional to suit all budgets. Piano Tuner and Technician 8 Saxon Field 01485 518 018 07709 850045 Brancaster 07760 462788 [email protected] 01485 210513 07879 119432 James Kemp Gardens GW ELECTRICAL RHS Qualified ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Gardens redesigned and revamped. Renovation, pruning and maintenance. 07799 778 726 No project too large or small. [email protected]

07909 913285 PART P REGISTERED [email protected] PAT TESTING Instagram: @jameskempgardens

Mandy Glass J. CREASY Personal Travel Consultant Brancaster Staithe 01485 765017 07760 338546 [email protected] PLUMBING www.haystravel.co.uk/mandy-glass UK cottages to world cruises Tel: 01485 211059 Mobile: 0744 365 2013 [email protected]

MATT TIDD PAINTER & DECORATOR OE’s Trees  qualified tree surgeon  hedge cutting INTERIOR/ COVING  all aspects of tree  garden clearance EXTERIOR WORK MURALS work  free quotes PAINTING CHILDREN’S  fully insured WALL PAPERING ROOMS PTS TRAINED 07554 428556 12 Saxon Field, Brancaster [email protected] Tel: 01485 210 051 NPTC QUALIFIED mobile 07979 506789 www.oestrees.co.uk CLEANING & PROPERTY SERVICES HOLIDAY LETS - CARAVANS - HOMES The Fish Shed HOTELS - BUSINESSES - OFFICES - HALLS - FUNCTIONS Brancaster Staithe N. W. S. BUILDER CLEANS - END OF TENANCY KEY HOLDER - INVENTORY CHECKS - MEET & GREET BED MAKING - LAUNDRY FOR BEDDING & TOWELS John Crosthwaite BEFORE & AFTER WEDDING CLEAN UPS CARPENTRY, DECKING, CANOPIES, SPECIALIST CLEANS - COUNCIL - CHURCHES OUTDOOR STRUCTURES ETC. DAILY, WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY, MONTHLY, YEARLY CLEANS Margaret & Stephen Bocking HOB & OVEN CLEANS - CARPET CLEANING BESPOKE COMMISSIONS 01553 631416 ALL PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT PROVIDED 01485 210 532 01485 210032 FULLY INSURED 07731 586647 Find us on FB & Yell [email protected] Mobile: 07768 273997 [email protected] Free quotation & Advice www.fishshed.co.uk Foot Health Care In Your Own Home MLG Driver Training Jennie Brooks MCFHP, MAFHP Based in Brancaster, travel to many areas… Foot Health Practitioner Registered Member of The British Association of Foot Health Contact: Helen Wicks Professionals 07765 662113 [email protected] 07899 966 506 01485 211177 www.jenniesfoothealth.co.uk [email protected]

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BRANCASTER COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB On 29th March outdoor sporting facilities reopen! (Subject to government approval.) We look forward to welcoming you back. Tennis enthusiasts will see that we have replaced the tennis posts and net so please treat them well! For those that enjoy our playground and sporting facilities it would be great to welcome new committee members. If you are interested or would just like more information, please contact our Chairman, Anthony Law: email [email protected] or phone 01485 210902.

NEWS FROM BRANCASTER CE VAP SCHOOL by Seth, Freddie and Oliver R (Samphire Class) We are all really happy to be back in school all together. While some children have been coming in every day, most of us have been learning at home, which some of us found difficult. Some people had a video tutorial from Mrs Willis or Mr Johnson, which helped, but it wasn’t the same. We are all hoping that Coronavirus goes away and the school stays open. On the first morning back, we started learning about opera. We are watching clips of the opera “Al Haytham’s Light” performed by English Touring Opera and doing some work about it. Today we learnt how to pronounce his name as part of a song and all about where he came from, which was Basra in Iraq. Thrift Class are also happy to be back. “It was so good to see my friends and have playtime”. “I wouldn’t do my writing at home but I could do it easily today.” “We’re learning about the Easter Story and we acted out Palm Sunday today. It was such fun and we waved palm leaves and put our coats down and Marley was the donkey.” We all (both classes) want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped us get computers so we could work at home, helping us to keep up with the others in school; now we can work whenever we need to, like homework or another lockdown if we have one. Thank you for helping us. And our families say thank you too. We finish for Easter on 26th March and start again on Monday 12th April.

THE ROBERT SMITH TRUST - Cottage vacancy This Trust was set up in 1596 by Robert Smith and his sister Elizabeth Simpson and originally consisted of 4 Almshouses, a free school and 71 acres of farmland. Over the years there have been many changes. There are now 5 Almshouses and the farmland is worked by a tenant farmer. The Trust also supports the local school in various ways. The Trust currently has a vacancy. The cottage, one of five, offers single accommodation promoting independent living for active, elderly and retired individuals from the following Parishes: Brancaster, Brancaster Staithe, Burnham Deepdale, Titchwell and Thornham. There is a communal garden and ample parking space. If you require further details of this cottage and an application form please contact the Chairman, Mr Cyril Southerland 01485 210678.

RE-OPENING SHOPS & CAFÉ AT DALEGATE MARKET 12th April With hope everything will go according to plan with the government road map and both our shops and café will reopen at Dalegate Market on 12th April. We look forward to welcoming you back for shopping from One Stop Nature Shop, Relish, Gone Crabbing, Fat Face, The Hare & The Hen and Driftwood Glass Studio. There will also be outside seating available to eat and drink at the café. The Pop Up Shops will open again on 15th April.

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THE WHITE HORSE We are counting down the days to reopening al fresco every day from Monday 12th April and can’t wait to see you. Opening times and menus are on our website www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk. Book now to eat on the Terrace, where we will be serving breakfast 9 to 10.30 am or a scrumptious new a la carte menu from 12 noon to 9pm email [email protected]. No booking needed to eat in the Courtyard or Marshside where we will be serving food from 9 am to 9 pm, seating determined on a first come first served basis. We are also welcoming indoor dining reservations in the bar or restaurant now ready for re-opening from 17th May. To help alleviate any roadside parking pressure we have arranged for our staff to park in the village hall car park. Rob, Fran, Rory & The White Horse Team

THE JOLLY SAILORS We will very much be open from 12 noon to 11 pm (food served 12 noon to 9 pm) every day from Monday 12th April. Safe outdoor dining will be the new normal for the time being. Booking garden tables is advisable via our website www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk where you will be able to see our new menus too. Walk-ins, will be accommodated dependent on availability of tables. The full menu will also be available as Takeaway. Please note We can accept bookings for more than 6 so long as you are from 2 households only. You are not able to book these larger tables online, however, so please email us your requirement on [email protected]. Our garden has had a refresh, the beach hut serving hatches are looking very ‘Jolly’ and welcoming, and there’ll be a new open-sided marquee to help keep you snug. Keep in touch via our social channels, we love hearing from you. Counting down the days … not long now. Good luck everyone. Simon, Caitlin, Nick & The Jolly Team

BURNHAM MARKET AREA COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME (BMACCS) We are pleased to announce the Car Scheme is up and running. With a Risk Assessment in place we can take passengers for medically related appointments. Contact Daphne on 01485 210342. We urgently need new drivers. Friends of BMACCS 100s Club Quarterly Draw results: £100 Mrs L Bovey, Thornham; £75 Mrs Ann Small, Wells-next-the-Sea; £50 Mr C Rattee, Wells-next-the-Sea. If you would like to join the Club, please contact Daphne above.

BRANCASTER PARISH COUNCIL The Brancaster Parish Council receives a lot of information related to Covid vaccinations and current rules, and other matters. These documents are often lengthy but can be viewed on the ‘information tab’ on the parish council website listed on page 14. Parish Council Elections There are two vacancies on the Parish Council, one in each of the two wards (Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe), which are treated as separate elections. As both Wards have had calls for the vacancies to go to election, there is a strict formal process which will be followed. Nomination forms have to be returned by the 8th April. If there is more than one candidate in either Ward, there will be an election on 6th May. Should only one candidate stand they will be deemed elected. If there are no candidates, then Council will be asked to fill the seat(s) by Co-option. Full details on the parish council website.

BRANCASTER STAITHE MOBILE POST OFFICE OPENING TIMES Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4 – 4.30 pm. Wednesday 11.20 am – 12 noon. The Post Office van can be found in the lay-by opposite Deepdale Market.

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Tree Work & BRANCASTER GARAGE Surveys Ltd Main Road, Brancaster Consulting & Practising Arborist Mark Childs Dan Yeomans Open daily for service, Full service tree care repairs, spares, MOT & Inspections & surveys emergency call-outs

01485 517000 01485 211 001 07799 533462 MOTOR INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE [email protected] Award Bookkeeping KATHRYN GIGG Professional Service Chartered Accountants Monthly & Annual Accounts Sarah Ward Business Advisers Payroll Fully Qualified Bookkeeper & Tax Consultants VAT Returns [email protected] Annual Accounts, VAT, Payroll & Book-keeping Service Personal Tax Returns 22 Benstead Close 07919 207625 Investment Advice PE31 7FB 01485 534 800 www.awardbookkeeping.info 20, King’s Lynn Road, Hunstanton

ANYONE FOR TENNIS? -DECORATOR PAINTER HEACHAM Deepdale and Brancaster MJS - Staithe Tennis Club For all your Two courts beside the village hall. interior and Mobile: ROOFING Open all year. exterior decorating needs 07791 069192 Non-member court fees £10 per hour. S Buttery For membership see our website: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/DBSTennisClub Email - [email protected] Long established family business. M & M BUILDERS Specialist in flat & pitched roofs, lead work, COAL (NORFOLK) Ltd UPVC fascias & guttering. PROPERTY DEVELOPERS MERCHANTS Galen House, Church Walk, Burnham Market PE31 8DH All work fully guaranteed Renovations Electrics Free estimates M. E. Ayres & Sons Extensions Painting Recommended by Velux New building Decorating House Coal and Smokeless Fuel Plumbing 01485 545856 The Gables, PE31 8PU T: 01328 738656 M: 07770 882570 07729 842477 or 07742 173058 01485 518316 [email protected] www.ayresandsonscoal.co.uk

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Garden, Landscape & Please see website Property Services for details, availability Free Estimates NPTC Qualified Chainsaw Operator and booking Public Liability Insured Village Hall arrangements or call Waste Carrier’s Licence 01328 701137 07767 818825 07900 241336 [email protected] www.bsbdvh.org.uk

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The Square, Quality kitchens, numerous styles & materials from laminate to handmade. Granite, Quartz & Wood Worktops. Also displays at Bakers & Larners in Holt. Tel: 01485 528 111 the hare and the hen Brancaster Cleaning behind Deepdale Café and Fat Face Services Domestics, Second Homes and Philippa Lee’s POTTERY Holiday Lets & a tantalising selection of high quality CRAFTS Lidia Perez 8am Owner 01485 210200 to 4pm 01485 211245 www.deepdale-cafe.co.uk [email protected]

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CARPET + OVEN CLEANING Piano Lessons Sofa & Rug + Curtain Cleaning Gutter + Fascia Cleaning, Window Cleaning James Fox Wheelie bins cleaned. Hard and tiled floors cleaned Piano Teacher Confirmed appointment times. 1st Class Hons Degree, DTLLS, ABRSM We will move and replace your furniture. Classical Piano or Rock Keyboard: All Grades 100% Quibble Free Quality Satisfaction Guarantee. Credit & Debit card payments welcome.  Learn at your home  Private one-to-one tuition Call Mike on 01485 609223 07775 758146  Beginner through to advanced [email protected]  Based in Brancaster Staithe at CLEAN TECH - make the call now www.cleantech-norfolk.co.uk [email protected]

E.F.SNELLING & SON THE MARINE CENTRE YAMARIN TERHI BOATS SALES, SERVICE CALOR GAS POWER BOATS & SPARES FISHING TACKLE YAMAHA OUTBOARDS 01485 210 381 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK www.yamaha-outboard-sales.co.uk

Installing our ultimate steel garden edging for borders, driveways & more. Also introducing our stunning, architectural woven steel fences. All fabricated and installed by us in your garden Call Jimmy Goddard on: 01485 518056 07788 888919 See our new website: www.steelscapes.co.uk

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General Maintenance Indoor and outdoor painting Fascia, decking & patio cleaning Holiday Home Maintenance Garden Landscaping Big Jobs or Small please call Adrian 07768 330341

TONY ROUT Painter & Decorator 16 Woodgate Way, Docking New builds/renovations 01485 210595 Landscaping/groundworks Frank 07775 903536 Carpentry/general building James 07818 516503 Tel: 01485 518013

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THE CPRE NORFOLK AWARDS 2021 ARE OPEN Looking after the countryside, improving life for Norfolk communities and helping deal with climate change are all things where we need action. Every other year, the CPRE Norfolk Awards celebrate those who are doing just that. The 2021 CPRE Norfolk Awards have a range of categories and we are looking for projects carried out by local groups and organisations (such as parish councils) that celebrate and enhance the quality of country life in beautiful Norfolk. The entry categories and full details are available on www.cprenorfolk.org.uk/awards-2021.

THE ARTS SOCIETY, NORTHWEST NORFOLK – Free online lectures Monday 12th April at 2 pm. From Desk to Bureau – Writing furniture from the 16th to 18th century. Visit the ‘Home’ page of our website for your free pass. The Art Society North West Norfolk will be providing ‘on line’ lectures every month, until such time as we are all able to meet safely again in Village Hall. Full details of membership and benefits can be found on our website. www.theartssocietynwnorfolk.org.uk.

WELLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL We are pleased and excited to announce a programme of new exercise classes running from the hospital. Starting in May, the new programme will include Clubbersice, LBT, Boot Camp, Buggy Fit and Kundalini Yoga. These new classes will sit alongside our exciting Pilates and Seated Exercise groups. Classes will soon be bookable via our new website, www.wellbeingnextthesea.co.uk. As of April, we will also be launching a walking group, run by Ryan, who will take you on a gentle guided walk around the local area, this will give you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and improve your mental wellbeing. Walks will be run twice weekly from the hospital and are free. Places are limited due to current restrictions so feel free to contact us to book your place. Norfolk artist Amelia Bowman will be joining us later in the year to run a collection of art orientated classes. These will include a two-day collagraph printing workshop. Please keep an eye on our website for dates to follow. Do you enjoy gardening? We are looking for green fingered volunteers to help in our beautiful hospital garden. If you feel you can help, then please get in touch and join our gardening team. No particular experience is required, and this will give you the opportunity to help us develop this wonderful space. For more information, please contact us at the hospital on 01328 711996 or email [email protected]

BRANCASTER OIL COOPERATIVE I shall be ordering oil on 8th April, 29th April, 20th May. Maria Spink 01485 210155

NEW CANCER UNIT AT CROMER HOSPITAL The Macmillan Cancer Charity are spending £2.2 million building a new cancer unit at Cromer Hospital. The new unit will open this summer and will have 6 chemotherapy chairs, capable of treating 36 patients daily, 3 new clinic rooms and 2 minor procedures rooms creating space for cancer diagnostics. The unit will be able to take 10,000 patient appointments annually and there will be a Macmillan information service. If anyone would like to contribute to this wonderful project they can donate at https://thyg.uk/AUU53327 Thank you and best wishes, Peter Coates 01485 518191, Linden, Rd, Stanhoe, Norfolk, PE318PT [email protected]

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NEW COMMUNITY CARELINE SERVICE WEBSITE LAUNCHED Careline Community Service has launched a new, easy to use, website to reassure residents that help is just the push of a button away. Careline Community Service, managed by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, is a trusted supplier of Careline alarms and telecare. Cllr Adrian Lawrence, Cabinet Member for Housing at the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk said: “Our Careline service provides peace of mind for you and your family. The new website is more user friendly and informative about what they can offer. It showcases what products are available, how to use them and the cost. Alongside our Careline alarms the service offers falls detection, smoke and carbon monoxide detection. Our Buddy Buttons provide assistance outside the home with roaming sims, GPS tracking and falls detection capability. We also install key safes which allow secure access to your home. The new website can be found at careline-cs.org.uk. Careline can also be contacted by calling the borough council on 01553 616200. At the end of 2020 Careline had in excess of 4100 alarm clients across Norfolk, parts of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. The UK based call centre provides assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind.

OPEN GARDENS FOR ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE Sheringham Hall, NR26 8TB, Saturday 17th April, 12 noon – 5 pm. No dogs. Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, NR25 6NX, Sunday 16th May, 11 am – 5 pm Litcham Hall, PE32 2QQ, Sunday 30th May, 12 noon – 5 pm Home-made refreshments and plants for sale.

EDITOR’S NOTE We are once again issuing the Parish News electronically and sending copies via my email list. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact me, Christine Highmoor (01485 210695 or email [email protected]). In addition, Brancaster PO and Deepdale Stores have kindly agreed to have printed copies on their newspaper racks. If you know of anyone who is not familiar with social media and who might appreciate a printed copy please let me know and I will arrange delivery.

ADVERTISERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Until the current restrictions are relaxed we are unable to print and distribute the usual number of copies of the Parish News, but we will continue to include the current advertisements in the online version and in the limited number of printed copies we are able to distribute. We have therefore suspended the usual annual renewal and payment for advertisements which was due last November for the time being. If any advertiser has changed or closed their business please let us know on 01485 210394 or [email protected].

HUNSTANTON LIBRARY Due to current restrictions this library is closed till further notice.

COMMUNITY WEBSITES www.west-norfolk.gov.uk www.theburnhamssurgery.co.uk www.saxonshorebenefice.co.uk www.wellshospital.org.uk www.bssc.net (Sailing Club) www.brancasterparishcouncil.co.uk www.brancasterstaithe.co.uk www.brancaster.norfolk.sch.uk (Primary school) www.burnhamdeepdale.co.uk www.bsbdvh.org.uk (Brancaster Staithe village hall) www.recyclefornorfolk.org.uk www.brancasterallotmentsociety.co.uk www.brancastervillagehall.co.uk what3words.com (police location system) www.titchwellvillage.org

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