June 2015 Bircham Centre Chair Steps Down at AGM IAN Boldero Has Been Elected As Chair of the Bircham Centre

FREEREEPHAM LIFE YOUR Community Newspaper www.reephamlife.co.uk No. 24 June 2015 Bircham Centre chair steps down at AGM IAN Boldero has been elected as chair of the Bircham Centre. He replaces Sue Ivins, who held the position for three years. A trustee for six years, Mrs Ivins stood down at the annual general meeting on 20 April in accordance with the charity’s constitution. She was thanked for her huge contribution to the Bircham Centre, particularly for her devotion, hard work and support. The meeting was told that Mrs Ivins had been instrumental in moving the Centre forward and it is now in a strong position; during her time as a trustee, the accounts have “never looked better”. “When I started here in 2009, the Centre was in grave danger of closing,” she explained. “I was passionate about the building, so set about, together with the other trustees, looking at ways to guarantee its future. “We are a team here, a great team with a lot of talent. We have fantastic support from our community, wonderful donations for our charity shop and amazing volunteers.” Mrs Ivins said she will “miss the Bircham Centre terribly, but it’s time now for some fresh blood on the committee and other people’s ideas. I wish them every success for the future and will still be a regular visitor.” Mr Boldero, a chartered accountant, has lived in Reepham for 18 years and is well known locally for his support for both the Reepham Society and the Bircham Centre. Sue Ivins has stepped down after three years as chair of the Bircham However, as he has already served as a trustee for five years, Centre under the Centre’s constitution he can only serve as trustee and “I would also like to thank my fellow trustees and the com- chair for one more year. munity for their support,” he continued. “I look forward to work- “Sue has done a fantastic job as trustee and chair and I would ing with them over the next year.” like to thank her for all her hard work and support,” Mr Boldero Liz Kidd of Kerdiston was elected to replace Mrs Ivins as commented. trustee. Although relatively new to Reepham, Mrs Kidd is keen “Over the next year my objective will be to review the Bir- to get involved in the community and is already volunteering cham Centre business plan commissioned in 2010 and look at with the Reepham Archive. ways we can utilise the building to its maximum for the ben- n The Bircham Centre was donated to the town as a reading efit of the community. room and war memorial by Samuel Bircham in 1919. Maintained “It is a very old building that needs constant maintenance. entirely by public donations, the building houses the Reepham A building maintenance programme is being developed to help Library, a charity shop and an art gallery, and is used by many us plan this maintenance cost effectively with the funds we have. local clubs and groups. RPS professionalilitlti print solutionns e: [email protected] 01603 871102 Church St. Reepham Norwich NR10 4JWW ALL YEAO P LYEEN

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New district councillor to take an Heydon Gardens Open Day The gardens of Heydon Hall and the interest in housing and development main gardens in Heydon will be open on Sunday 14 June from 2–5 pm. Teas I WOULD like to take this opportunity to cellent value and qual- will be served on the village green, thank all those who voted for me in the ity services from the and there will be a plant and produce Broadland District Council election. Council Tax they pay. stall and a display of classic vehicles The turnout for the Reepham Ward was I am looking for- by the North Norfolk Classic Vehicle 79.4% of those on the Electoral Register, ward to representing Graham Everett Club. Dogs are welcome in the park which was the third highest proportion and working with the residents of Reep- of Heydon Hall if on leads. Entry to of voters in the whole of the Broadland ham over issues that will arise, and work- the Hall garden £3 and to the village District Council area. ing together with the Town Council and gardens £3 also, but no charge for My special interest is in housing and en- Norfolk County Council on your behalf. children 14 and under or for parking. suring that any development, with the right Graham Everett, Broadland District type of properties, has the infrastructure Councillor, Reepham Ward in place and that the costs and provision Tel: 01603 868332 for this are accounted for before building [email protected] commences. I know that this is an issue of concern to many. I am also keen to be involved with sup- Do you have news for us? Contact the News Desk on 01603 308158 porting and promoting local businesses, and or email [email protected] I want to make sure residents receive ex-

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Butcher did not retire HAVING read the letter in the April 2015 issue of Reepham Life entitled “Fast food gateway”, I felt I had to write to “set the record straight” in memory of my late father. The letter stated that the butcher had “retired and moved out”. It’s a shame the correct facts were not obtained by the writer before publication. My father Bryan Brown had been a butcher in Sun House, Market Place for 25 years and he did not retire. The business only closed due to the fact that after a seven-month illness he passed away. Anyone who knew my father as a friend or customer would have known that he wouldn’t have “just retired”. “Should’ve gone to Specsavers!” Bryan would have been 80 years old

now and had he still been with us, and Overwhelming kindness for coming and making the even ing @reephamlife.co.uk able to, he would be standing in the JULIE and Jeanne (ex HSBC) would such an enjoyable one. open doorway of the shop in his but - like to thank all those they did not see Reepham is a very special place and cher’s apron greeting all who came into personally for their kind words in the we thoroughly enjoyed our years at or passed the shop. many cards and presents we received your HSBC branch. We will miss you. Retirement was most certainly not in on our retirement. Jeanne Flett, Turf Fen Lane, his vocabulary. We were quite overwhelmed by your Ludham, and Julie Smith, Sandra Fickling, kindness, and for those who were able Norman Cockaday Court, Holt letters Station Road, Guestwick to get to our farewell buffet, thank you Kind words for Keith Pask I WOULD like to take this opportuni- YOUR TWEETS ty to thank everyone for their cards, tweet your views to @reephamlife flowers, gifts and kind words after the Seen on Twitter recently... death of my husband, Keith Pask. Also a big thank-you to Gill, Janice Fat Cat Brewery Tap @FatCatTap May 17 A brilliant ride today for The Brewery Tap Cycle Club! A cheeky 32 miles to Reepham then much deserved Cheese & Beer! and the trustees and librarians at the Ron Luton-Brown @MrRGLutonBrown May 15 THAT is dog poo left by a stupid ignorant Bircham Centre for our garden centre owner in the Historic Graveyard St Mary&St Michael #Reepham #sacredspace vouchers and for their support while Brenda Gostling @brendagostling May 6 Just been for quick peek at the showhomes at Keith was unwell and after his death. @thedialhouse in #Reepham - they look utterly fabulous! You get a better quality of life Tina Pask, Reepham here! Craig O @cawseetiger May 3 @paulineblack @TheSelecter ordered and looking forward to seeing you at Reepham Festival 15 in August 👍 Foul habits Littlevintagelovers @vintagelovefair Apr 26 Our Little Vintage Summer Fair Dates. Roll THERE is an extremely lazy and incon - on Summer! X 21 June @ Holt Hall, 2 August @ Heydon Village, 8 August @ Reepham siderate person in Reepham who al- Festival. lows their dog to foul the pavement Claire Smith @ClaireFSmith Apr 25 @ReephamLife @HamptonsReepham shame such outside our house in Moorhouse Close a beautiful shop had to move away from Reepham. Will miss not being able to walk and then they leave it for someone else down to buy gifts to clear up or tread in. This is hap- RHSC Girls PE @RHSCGirlsCan Apr 25 Well done Reepham Yr 9 netball team! 5th in their tournament today 👍#rhscgirlscan pening on a weekly basis. If you are reading this and it is you Diocese of Norwich @DioceseNorwich Apr 19 Well done to Reepham PCC who have received @heritagelottery funding for their project http://ow.ly/LHaYL that is responsible, answer me this: North Norfolk Police @NorthNorfPolice Apr 18 Driver shouted "Got nothing better to why should I have to clear up after do?" at #Fakenham PC’s doing speedchecks. That vehicle had no MOT when stopped. your dog? Oops. #ticket! Ben Greves, Moorhouse Close, Spreadsheet Wiz @Spreadsheetwiz Apr 16 Great meeting today with Reepham Archive. Reepham Looking forward to helping them with their database.

Tom Holmes @TomHolmesBDC Apr 16 Just back from #Reepham meeting about When you write or email... please give ‘Festival of Lights’ in Dec. There’s great community spirit in Broadland to organise your name, address and daytime telephone events like this. number – otherwise we will bin it 6 Reepham Life, June 2015 news Birdy’s sculpture installed at Liverpool A PIECE of art commemorating a 19-year- old Reepham College student who was killed in a road accident more than 18 months ago has been installed at the medical school where she was about to take up her studies. The bird sculpture dedicated to Katja Hansen-Livsey, who was known as “Birdy”, was unveiled at the University of Liverpool School of Medicine on 21 April, where it is now permanently housed in the admissions building. Katja was an outstanding student who worked hard to achieve her dream of studying medicine; she had great per- ception and an incredible appreciation of how small gestures can make a big difference. Katja’s mother Hilary Livsey said: “The head of admissions of the medical Family and friends of Katja Hansen-Livsey with the bird sculpture dedicated to her housed at the school, Dr Fiona Watson, was so wel- University of Liverpool School of Medicine (left to right): Cameron Livsey, Jimmi Cubitt, Hilary coming to us. She and a group of doc- Livsey, Ava Bazley and Bryony Reed tors had organised tea and cakes and we erpool. Well done to you, Birdy.” bursary scheme for Year 13 students at spent a couple of hours together. The money to create the sculpture was Reepham College called the Katja Livsey “Teucer Wilson did a fantastic job of raised through a range of events, including Achievement Award. creating a simple, elegant and very fem- a cake and flower sale and a 20-mile cy- The scheme, which provides financial inine bird, which reminded us all very cle ride, called Birdy’s Bike Ride, from support for such things as equipment, much of Katja. Holt to Reepham in June last year. (The travel to university open days or specif- “Her huge achievement of gaining a second Birdy’s Bike Ride will be held on ic events to support students with uni- place to study medicine was honoured Sunday 23 August; more details in the versity applications, has already helped and I was very grateful to have had the July/August edition of Reepham Life.) five students at the College. opportunity to do this, as it was impor- The funds raised (so far more than n Students can apply to the Katja Hansen- tant to me that, somehow, she ‘got’ to Liv- £6,000) have also been used to create a Livsey Trust via [email protected]

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Your Town Council New Town Council elected Chairman: Les Paterson WE are at the beginning of a new Coun- for large-scale development in Reepham Deputy Chairman: Chris Wheeler cil year following national and local el - pending the outcome of the Planning Janet Pender-Cudlip ections. Inspector’s report on Broadland District Michael Pender-Cudlip Keith Simpson has been re-elected as Council’s Development Plan. John Rawlinson our Member of Parliament and Graham There has been only one significant Gary Saunders Everett has been elected as our District new development in Reepham: the re- Andrea Wilson Councillor and we would like to offer development of the Old Brewery Anne Woollett our congratulations to both of them. House, now the Dial House, involving Town Clerk: Jo Boxall At a local level we are looking forward demolition of part of the complex and Finance Officer: Judith Flack to working closely with Graham to sup- the building of new high-quality hous- port and protect our community. ing, which has been welcomed by the Chris Wheeler did not stand for re-elec- Council. ing provision in the town centre in con- tion as District Councillor and we would Meanwhile, the former Bank House junction with Broadland District Coun- like to express our appreciation for all has been refurbished, again to a very cil, which owns the Station Road car his efforts on our behalf as our repre- high standard, and is now occupied by park. sentative on Broadland District Council. The Original Cottage Company, en- At the Annual General Meeting on 13 Only eight candidates, of the 12 re- suring that the town centre remains a May we expressed our appreciation to quired, put their names forward for vibrant commercial area. our Town Clerk, Jo Boxall, and our Re- election to the Town Council, so all can- The Council has actively supported sponsible Finance Officer, Judith Flack, didates were elected unopposed. As local groups over the past year, enabling for their wholehearted support, without from the Council meeting of 13 May them to organise such events as the which things could not have run as your councillors are: Classic Car show last September and the smoothly as they do. It was also an- Les Paterson Festival of Light in December. nounced that Judith will be retiring in Janet Pender-Cudlip Support has varied from obtaining September. Michael Pender-Cudlip road closure orders to enable events to Village Screen John Rawlinson take place in the Market Place to aw- Many of you may have noticed that Gary Saunders ar d ing grants, ranging from £50 to film shows in the Town Hall in recent Chris Wheeler £4,000, to the Royal British Legion, months have been run by the folk from Andrea Wilson Reepham Society, Methodist Church, Bawdeswell Village Hall while their new Anne Woollett. Reepham Good Neighbour Scheme, Cit- village hall is being built. We would like to express our ap- izens Advice Bur eau, Reepham & Dis- They are now returning to their own preciation to those Councillors who did trict Day Centre, Festival of Light and premises and we are looking for a vol- not stand for re-election for all the work Iceni Choir. unteer to take over booking films for a they have done on the town’s behalf Car parking in the town centre con- new season of film shows. over the years. They are James Joyce, tinues to generate much adverse com- If you are interested in cinema and Ann Middlemas and Mike Urry. ment and the Council is actively mon- would like to take an active part in pro- We need four additional Councillors itoring the situation. Apart from market viding entertainment for the community, to bring the Council up to full strength days there are generally sufficient park- please do not hesitate to contact the and we are actively looking for more ing spaces available in either the Station Town Clerk. Assistance and training will residents willing to be co-opted to the Road car park or in the Market Place. be provided. Council. However, should circumstances Dog fouling There have been no firm proposals change, the Council will review park- In the last issue of Reepham Life we announced that we would be obtaining Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) Vacancy biodegradable fluorescent paint to high- light the nuisance created by dog mess. Reepham Town Council are looking for a Responsible Financial Officer to start in We now have a limited supply of paint September following the retirement of their current RFO. The post is for up to 12 and a small number of volunteers are al- hours/week. The RFO is responsible for advising Councillors on financial matters ready using it. and managing a budget of £100,000. The RFO works in conjunction with the If anybody has a particular problem in Town Clerk and is part of a team dealing with the challenges involved in ensuring the community’s requirements are met. For further information, please contact the their area and would like a can of paint, Town Clerk on 01603 873355 or [email protected] please contact the Town Clerk, who will be pleased to help and offer advice.

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www.reephamlife.co.uk 8 Reepham Life, June 2015 news Three new councillors on Town Council FOLLOWING last month’s uncontested more housing. election, when nominations were re- “That, and the desire to put something ceived from eight candidates for the 12- back into the community, led me to join person council, Reepham Town Council the parish council to try to mitigate the has three new councillors. adverse effects of the five housing estates Janet Pender-Cudlip has a degree in sta- given planning permission,” he said. tistics and worked for many years in fi- “While I may not have had too much im- nance before becoming a teacher. pact on planning, the cemetery and toilets “I have lived in Reepham for 10 years, were, I’m glad to say, inspected regularly.” bringing up my family while teaching Michael and Janet Pender-Cudlip Mr Rawlinson said he and his wife across Norfolk,” she said. “I am reducing cillor was more valued to the extent that chose this area as his mother-in-law has my hours teaching, and so am able to vacancies were competed for, rather lived in Cromer for the past 30 years, and take a more active role in the community. than is the case at present.” her mother for a similar period before that. “I hope to be able to draw on my ex- John Rawlinson moved to Wood Dall - “We wanted to be closer – but not too perience and contribute to Reepham by ing last December “just in time to enjoy close,” he remarked. “We spent several serving as a councillor.” the wind and gales of the winter. The glo- weeks last summer exploring North Following a degree in history, five years rious open skies, wonderful light and Nor folk, and in Reepham and the sur- in the British Army and a career in in- wide open views are quite a contrast to rounding area found a place where we dustry, Michael Pender-Cudlip moved to the ever busier part of felt we could live happily. Norfolk two years ago. Kent I moved from”. “Since moving here we have been wel- “I very much appreciate the charac- Mr Rawlinson ex- comed without exception to the various teristics that make Reepham a special plained that there, in clubs and societies that Reepham has to place, and hope that becoming a coun- his home village, res- offer and are starting to feel a real part cillor will broaden my involvement and idents were subject to of the community. contribution,” he said. continual pressure “With this in mind I felt I would like to “It would be beneficial for Reepham from developers and join the town council and try to support and local democracy if the role of coun- local authorities for John Rawlinson the town in any way I can.”

www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, June 2015 9 news Quilt group collaborates on teenage comforter MEMBERS of a Reepham-based craft group have collaborated to produce a patchwork quilt for a comforting charity. The Oak Leaf Quilters group was set up in Reepham in October 2013, meeting at the Methodist Chapel on Tuesday mornings for quilting, friendship and cake in equal quantities. The members have a wide range of tal- ents and abilities, and the group has proved so popular that there are no vacancies at the moment. The group members generally work on their own projects, but were also interested in collaborating on a shared quilt project. The group opted for Project Linus UK, which supplies home-made quilts to babies, children and teenagers who are going through challenging times owing to ill health or trauma. Over the past 15 years Project Linus UK, named after the character in the Charlie Brown cartoon who always carried a com- Members of the Reepham-based Oak Leaf Quilters with their teenage quilt for Project Linus UK fort blanket, has handed over 232,708 quilts; all the more amazing as this is a member making valuable contributions to the Norfolk branch of Project Linus UK, volunteer and non-profit making organ- to the finished product. which will distribute it to a local recipi- isation that relies completely on donations. This just goes to show what a shared ent. The cover will hopefully show this The Oak Leaf Quilters decided to interest, some lovely fabric, an important teenager (and the parents) that someone make a quilt suitable for a teenage boy, cause and that all-important cake can in- cares, as well as the comfort that comes as fewer quilts are made for them. spire. from being snuggled up in a quilt. It was a real team effort with every The quilt is about to be handed over Maggie McArthur

Efforts continue to resolve the ‘hum’ at Salle substation EFFORTS are continuing in an attempt to would present a consultants’ report as to gren explained. resolve the persistent “hum” coming how the problem of excessive noise “Hence, we had to widen our approach from the electricity substation at Salle. could be remedied. in the market.” Over the past three years, and since the The group has since received a letter “However, we have now received suf- connection to the Sheringham Shoal from Sheringham Shoal general manag- ficient offers covering the full scope, Offshore Wind Farm, a number of resi- er Bjorn Mo Østgren, who admitted that which we are currently evaluating. dents have raised concerns over the noise finding companies competent to under- “We are now optimistic that a study can from the reactors at the energy generat- take the noise mitigation study at the elec- be kick ed off in near future.” ing facility. tricity substation has proved to be “a pro- The action group said: “Having re- A local action group, led by Cawston tracted process”. ceived this positive communication, we residents James Livingstone, Steve Mum- “It appears that few companies that we would hope that they will be able to re- by, Alec Fisher and Paul Sutton, say they have approached have the breadth of solve this noise issue after their consult- had been promised by Statkraft, which is competencies and disciplines to under- ants have decided how best to remedy responsible for the substation, that it take the full scope of the study, “Mr Øst- the problem.”

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, June 2015 11 music Reepham gets ready to rock at summer festival REEPHAM will be rocking this year as the 2015 Reepham Festival line-up is already big news. Ska legends The Selecter will be the headline act in Rookery Meadow on Sat- urday 8 August as they head up an eclec- tic bill full of world-class talent, from Nor- folk and beyond. The festival is a weekend for families to enjoy as there is music for everyone – and the atmosphere promises to be electric. And don’t miss your chance to win a fantastic electric guitar sponsored by Ree- pham Life, signed by The Selecter and to be presented on the main stage; more details on the website. On Sunday 9 August, the fun moves to Whitwell & Reepham Station – the Fes- tival’s main sponsors – which will host a great day of music, entertainment and food, as well as giving visitors the chance Tym John PHOTO: to experience the impressively restored soft drinks to accompany the music. Hansells, Norse, Reepham Life and Reep- steam railway in all its glory. “We’re proud to be part of the Reep- ham Garage Services, to name but a few Get in touch with Whitwell Station to ham community and our mission is to of the many people who contribute to book an on-site camping pitch for the full bring new people, new business and our efforts.” festival experience. great music to our town,” said festival n Tickets for the event can be bought As well as the performances, music chairman Steve Jenkins. locally at Whitwell & Reepham Station lovers will be spoilt for choice with the “All profits go to local charities and (camping), Very Nice Things or from mouth-watering array of food on sale at we’re delighted to have supported many Soundclash in Norwich or via the UEA the event. causes over the past eight years. box office. There will also be a wide selection of “We’re honoured to be sponsored by craft ales, Norfolk beers, wine, spirits and Whitwell & Reepham Railway, as well as www.reephamfestival.co.uk

Why do I feel like I’m always nagging you? SOMETIMES in this column I start to feel can sort all this out in a month or so. like I am nagging you. I keep coming Without an LPA you will have to rely back to the same themes and repeating legal view on people’s goodwill and the Court of myself. Why do I do this? Protection. It will cost three to six times MARK FOLEY Well, the plain fact is that to look af- as much and at present this Court is ter some aspects of their legal affairs peo- Someone out there is waiting to name snowed under with work and slow to ple have to be nagged because they don’t someone to look after their pet before they make decisions. This could mean years like thinking about it. What are these is- complete their will. And you know what? of delay in the worst cases. sues? The pet has since died. (I am not making So yes I am nagging you and will you Wills! Sometimes I draft a will and send this up. It is not a laughing matter.) pay attention? I sincerely hope so. it to the client and then I don’t hear from If you don’t have a will then you need n them again. Every month I send them an to do it. Otherwise you rely on the In- To discuss these issues or for email nagging them to finish it off and get testacy Rules and someone caring enough help with your legal affairs, it executed. to do the intestacy work for you. Neither contact Mark Foley, Solicitor. After about 12 months I usually give up is what I would call a plan. Tel: 07833 332055 or 01362 and close my file. They have paid me, but Now, to lasting powers of attorney 688946. Email: [email protected] the client still has no executed will as far (LPA). Who do you trust to look after your as I know. I know some of these people property and financial affairs and health are readers of this column, so yes I am wishes once you can’t make up your own talking about YOU! mind? For the sake of £500 to £1,000 you www.reephamlife.co.uk 12 Reepham Life, June 2015

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, June 2015 13 environment Finding the right renewable energy installer by ADAM GOVES

ARE you getting cold calls at the moment regarding installing photovoltaic (PV) systems for your home? Have you had people knocking on your door recently want- ing to discuss it? I live in Reepham and I certainly have. It’s infuriating and also increasingly con- cerning. PV systems are wonderful. They reduce carbon emissions, save you considerable money on your energy bills and qualify for incentives from the government that make them a very attractive investment. A well- designed PV array can produce a return on Some companies are also seeking to from three. investment in year one of more than 17%. “rent” your roof and offer you “free” elec- Comparing quotations and meeting lo- So it’s no wonder that many companies tricity. While this may work for you as cal installers will soon guide you towards are keen to promote these products to there is no capital outlay, do remember your preferred supplier. As a benchmark, you, but who should you trust and how that these companies are making signif- a 4 kW PV array should not cost you any do you separate the cowboys from the icant profit from your installation; that is more than £5,000 plus VAT of 5% at to- honest installers? their motive. day’s installation rates. Be wary of cold calls that promise “a To maximise their profit they minimise Installed properly and for the right price new government incentive” or that “you their installation costs. This raises in- a PV array is a wonderful investment. have been selected”. This simply isn’t true. evitable fears over the quality of the in- Don’t let the cold callers mislead you or The Feed-In Tariff has been around for stallation. put you off. years and you have always been eligible. If you are interested in renewable en- n Adam Goves is a director of Brightstar To my mind, anyone taking this approach ergy solutions then seek out local in- Energy Systems Ltd. Tel: 01603 879169 with you is starting the conversation dis- stallers with a track record that willing- or email: [email protected] honestly. ly provide references for you. Get quotes www.brightstar-energy.co.uk books Talk about a ‘gory but gripping’ tale APRIL was Norfolk Libraries’ Great Big stances. library. Read and at Reepham Library we cele- Masterton is better I have been told by one bor- brated with a Town Read – trying to get known for his horror nov- rower that his second Kate as many Reephamites reading and talk- els and it certainly shows Maguire book, Broken Angels, ing about the same book as possible. in his crime writing. is much better than White Bones The book we chose was Graham Mas- The most common and we’ve got some of those as terton’s White Bones, the first in a series word our readers used well. of crime novels about Ireland’s first fe- about the novel was Don’t forget male (fictional) Detective Superintendent, “gruesome” and most peo- The summer holidays are on Kate Maguire. ple found it gratuitously the way, and that means the White Bones opens with the discovery gory and wouldn’t like to Summer Reading Challenge will of the bodies of 11 women who appear read any of his books in be starting soon. to have been subjected to some sort of the future. If you are between the ages of ritual violence. Those who did enjoy it found it gory 13 and 18 and would like to help out with The bodies are nearly 100 years old and but “gripping” – one reviewer said it was running the Summer Reading Challenge only Kate thinks it’s worth pursuing the “a good read, but an acquired taste”. at Reepham Library, do let us know. case – until a young American tourist is If you think you are brave enough to murdered in extremely similar circum- try it, we do still have some copies at the Helen Johnson, Library Manager www.reephamlife.co.uk 14 Reepham Life, June 2015

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Tomatoes and basil: the perfect pair WHEN June comes around, laxed plant. Just be aware we sometimes have wet, cold that all tomatoes need regu- weather, but at least we can lar watering and should be be sure of no frost. kept away from potato blight, Stunning gardens to visit If you haven’t done so al- which they can catch. I NEVER realised what a mammoth task ready, tender seedlings can The tender herb basil is is undertaken by the National Gardens be planted out with confi- both a companion plant for Scheme (NGS). dence, including all those tomatoes and complements I assumed the gardens were opened run ner beans, courgettes and their taste, either raw in a sal- by their owners for their own profit, but half-hardy flowers that have been nur- ad or cooked in a soup or sauce, so why in fact the scheme was instigated by a tured under glass. not grow the two together? philanthropist to raise money for nurs- Salad crops like radishes and spring As strawberries ripen, it’s worth pro- ing and the poor more than 100 years onions grow so quickly that they can be tecting them from both slugs and damp ago. sown amongst other recently planted ground with a layer of straw beneath the Last year the NGS raised £2.5 million crops and harvested before the main plants. and donations were made to a range of plants cast too much shade. Radishes av- Wood chippings or shredded paper crucial charities. erage around 3-6 weeks from sowing to make a recycled substitute, but only if The key to getting the best out of this harvest, depending on type. you know the source and are confident scheme is to pick up a copy of the free I like to shake the seeds of several that they don’t contain any nasty chem- Yellow Book from your local nursery or radish types together before sowing to get icals that could affect the fruit. garden centre and mark the gardens you a mixture to harvest for my tea. Sowing Few things taste quite as luscious as a want to visit, then mark the dates on a short row every fortnight ensures a fresh cherry tomato (pictured) or a your calendar so you don’t forget. good succession without a glut. straw berry, plucked straight from the Look at the NGS website (notice that If, like me, you don’t have a green- plant and still warm from the sun. there is an option to enlarge the font house, consider growing tomatoes in con- Sarah Oates size on this site; what does that say tainers in a sunny spot. n For information on the Reepham Allot- about the age of the clientele?) and you I like the determinate bush types that ments & Leisure Gardeners Association can even download a free app so you don’t need pruning or cordoning, but will (RALGA), email [email protected] can find the information when you are produce sweet cherry-like fruit on a re- or write via the allotment postbox. out and about. I found it easily so I am sure you can, too. Newly listed gardens near us are Oulton Hall near Blickling, Bolwick Hall digger’s diary between Aylsham and Marsham, Thor- pland Hall near Fakenham, and Blick- ling Lodge. Taking care of the peonies I am thinking about opening my garden next year, so watch this space. HERE we are in the warm weather Digger gave it to a dog, which is why you Oh, and a big thank you to those again, and even more flowers appearing. may see a dog with a strange expression Reepham & District Gardening Club Lady Anne has given Digger lots of on its face in the Market Place. In members who braved the kitchen and plants to put in the Pound, to go with the France they have races for them, in a almost wore out the new tea towels. peonies already there. The latter will be town called Le Mons in their honour. www.gardenstovisit.net/national- looked after as well, for if one takes care Talking of edible things being found, gardens-scheme of the peonies, the Pound will take care Digger has often wondered about the of itself. number of packets of sandwiches that ap- ing sharp; a good name for this would be Fruits are coming on too. The other day pear in strange places, such as on the Rasp-U-Tin. in the rain Digger found a lemon bowl- walls along Bar Lane, Whitwell. Or an improved soldering iron, called ing along on its way down Pudding Pie And there was a time when regularly the Tristan (“I am Tristan and I solder”). Alley. for some weeks, ginger cakes wrapped Or lightweight pavement barriers named Then he remembered that what in Nor- in foil could be found on the walls of the Bianca (“she’ll rail in the streets”, as folk we call lokes, in Lancashire they call car park. Is this a comment on overfed Shakespeare said). Like Dyson’s Canter- snickets (and what we call drifts, they call schoolchildren or just the quality of home bury Pilgrims we fade into the distance. rakes; and what we call openings, they cooking? We wonders, yes we wonders… call ginnels). In Sussex, lokes are called Meanwhile, Digger is considering laun - twittens, because they often contain ching a number of new products on the July/August issue deadline: small cats of below-average intelligence. market. For example, a file for the 16 June 2015 Anyway that would explain the lemon. edges of opened cans to stop them be- www.reephamlife.co.uk 16 Reepham Life, June 2015

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, June 2015 17 schools History teacher rebuilds high school allotments A TEACHER has taken it upon himself to rebuild, mainly from scratch, the allotments at Reepham High School & College (RHSC). Alongside a sprinkling of diligent A-level students, history teacher Matt Willer has been working most Saturdays to get the site up to a working condition whereby younger children will be able to learn the skills of growing their own food. “In this wildly consumer-driven and instantaneous culture of ours, I feel children must learn to be patient and to work with the natural environment, to respect it and develop practical skills that will stay with them forever, perhaps even inspiring others to learn to lead more sustainable lives,” said Mr Willer. The RHSC allotment project has already received several generous donations from local firms. Great Witchingham-based farming and food products business Bernard Matthews donated a large number of wooden pallets, which have been used to build new raised beds. Tea and coffee merchants Wilkinson’s of Norwich provided more than 30 sacks that are being used for drainage purposes in the raised beds, while facilities management provider Norse sent five tonnes of compost.

A-level students help re-establish the allotments at Reepham High School & College

Adult education courses to end in August workshops enabling learners to develop their skills, such as basket making, felt AFTER 13 years, adult education cours- nology. But when this changed several making, bread making, car maintenance es in Reepham and district will cease to years ago the department was expanded and art classes, in addition to the more operate from the end of August owing to to offer adult education classes and one- academic classes, such as Spanish and financial cuts. day workshops as there was nothing German. As a department of Reepham High available locally for the community. “Identifying learning needs has been School & College, Reepham Learning RLC director Sandie Athow said: “We one of our aims and we successfully ap- Community (RLC) aimed to provide lo- have been very successful with some of plied for lottery funding to open an in- cal people with new skills and qualifi- our courses that have run for more than ternet café in Foulsham with free com- cations, offering a wide range of educa- five years and have employed local puter access and internet help, and ran tional and leisure courses and workshops. people, which has helped promote the a succession of computer-based courses. RLC was initially funded by the high economy of the area. “We have thoroughly enjoyed working school for family learning events that linked “We have always looked beyond the with the community and had some really in with the school’s specialisations in math- standard adult education courses and good times,” said Ms Athow. “We are very ematics, science and information tech- have offered a variety of courses and sad to see it come to a close.”

All the fun of the fair at primary school fête cakes, savouries, tea and coffee, etc., and there will also be a licensed bar, fresh fish REEPHAM Primary School will hold its rat” will test your skills as well as a boun- and chips, and an ice cream van. annual Summer Fête on Saturday 27 June cy castle/slide and a bungee run plus Please come along to join the fun and from 1 pm in the school grounds in pony rides for the more energetic. There support your local school at what prom- School Road, Reepham. will also be many other games and stalls. ises to be a great day. The entrance fee is This year the event will have a funfair Graham from FunForce will be keeping £1 for adults; children (under 16) are free. theme and lots of great games and en- the crowd entertained in the ring as will n If you would like to buy raffle tickets tertainment for the whole family. local dance schools, while “gunge the (top prize £100) ahead of the day, please Traditional funfair games such as teacher” will be back by popular demand. come to the school office or contact Jo “hook-a-duck”, “roll-a-ball” and “splat-the- A pop-up café will serve home-made Gould 01603 879384.

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, June 2015 19 sport Fitness instructor hangs up her trainers A FITNESS instructor has decided to hang well supported by clients from the dis- at Salle to ensure her clients still get the up her exercise trainers after 18 years of trict. classes they love.” service in Reepham area. However, she has now decided to pass These will now be running under Christeen Payne started her fitness ca- on the fitness baton to her niece in or- Jennifer Oswick Physical Fitness and are reer in the Old Brewery House Hotel, der to join the staff of Whitwell Station. suitable for all abilities, male or female. where she was a firm favourite with all Several years ago Jennifer Oswick Ms Oswick of Cawston was diagnosed the leisure centre members and hotel started attending Christeen’s classes at the with skin cancer two years ago at the age guests. Old Brewery House and her aunt inspired of just 25. After an operation to remove Her many tasks included manning the and encouraged her to start a career in a melanoma, she has since been given centre’s reception, instructing in the gym, fitness and to become an instructor and the all-clear and is now trying to raise lifeguarding in the swimming pool and personal trainer. awareness of the disease. eventually running her own circuit train- “After I suffered a health scare two She said: “I would just like to say a big ing classes twice a week. years ago I have run my DanceFit class- thank you to Christeen on behalf of her When the hotel closed in 2013 before es alongside hers and she has been very clients past and present, and to wish her being transformed into the Dial House supportive with everything,” said Ms Os- the best of luck in her new adventure.” she branched out and had been holding wick. n Contact: Jennifer Oswick Physical Fit- fitness classes in Salle, where she was “I have decided to take on her classes ness. Tel: 07585 954009

Bowls club off to a winning start to the season ON behalf of Reepham Town Bowls trict Council for donating the money to re- this year, although at the time of writing Club, I’ll start this month by thanking a decorate the club throughout and replace I am not sure of the final figures. We look few people. the old bench cushions. This was badly forward to seeing you all on the green Firstly, Peter Salisbury and the King’s needed and has made a vast difference. in the coming months. Arms for being our main sponsor for the Finally, thanks to Meloncaulie Rose, It’s not too late to join. Just get in touch coming year. He has generously paid for Rushlight Gallery and not forgetting the with me or pop in if you see somebody the new club shirts and they must have excellent Reepham Life, who all made playing. Application forms are available inspired us as we won our first three contributions towards purchasing the new in the clubhouse. matches of the season. carpet. Barry Barker 01603 870337 Secondly, thank you to Broadland Dis- We have a number of new members [email protected]

More honours for Broadland Chess Club members ALTHOUGH the chess season has not took part in the Mega-finals of the UK fore giving a 10-board simultaneous dis- quite finished (at the time of writing), Di- Chess Challenge at the City of Norwich play in which he scored a creditable 6.5. vision 1 of the Norfolk League was won School. After six rounds of tough com- The following members of the club rep- by a team from Broadland Chess Club, petition they all just missed out on qual- resented Norfolk in the East Anglian Chess the Bitterns. Another Broadland side, the ification for the next round. Union County Championships this season: Harnsers, may still win Division 2 with In the Norfolk Rapidplay tournament, Paul Badger, Henry Duncanson, Roy one match to play. Karthik Saravanan of Broadland Chess Hughes, Gerald Moore, Kamil Przybyla, Two members of Broadland Chess Club came first equal and Gerald Moore, Karthik Saravanan and Terry Turner (first Club – David Owen and Jonathan also of Broadland, came fourth equal. In team); Johnny Danger and Dan Frean Reeve – were kept busy organising the the Lowestoft Open, Roy Hughes of (Under-160 grade); Bruce Carman, John- second Aylsham Chess Congress, which Broadland finished second equal with ny Danger and Robert Smith (Under-120). took place as part of the Aylsham Fes- Gerald Moore. Broadland Chess Club meets at the tival on Saturday 23 May. Broadland member Ieysaa bin-Suhayl, King’s Head in Coltishall on Monday and Earlier last month, three children the under-10 chess champion of Italy, re- Wednesday evenings from 7.30 pm. from the Broadland Junior Chess Club cently played in a tournament there be- Andrew Gilling

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Second Reepham Classic to be held in September THE 2015 Reepham Classic Car and Bike If you wish to display your vehicle, please The organisers will finalise their se- Festival will be held on Sunday 27 Sep- email [email protected] with lection during the summer and each ap- tember in the Market Place, Reepham. a brief description and photo if possible. plicant will be informed of the final list. This promises to be another wonderful occasion for families and enthusiasts alike following the success of the first event that took place in 2014. This year the event will have an Ital- ian theme, with half of the available places dedicated to iconic Italian mar- ques, such as Abath, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini, Lancia and Maserati. It is also planned to feature two- wheel ed examples, such as MV Augus- ta, Ducatti, Moto Guzzi, Lambretta and Vespa. The remaining non-Italian places will be allocated based upon a mix of outstanding exhibits from last year and particularly interesting newcomers.

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A comforting community for all HERE in Reepham we are blessed to have ery few months a snack lunch is held in these events are open to all, not just “reg- a church community that is truly for every St Michael’s followed by an interesting ular churchgoers”. On top of this there person in the area. talk. These gatherings are open to all, not is the new Reepham Three Churches Sometimes we hear the throwaway just MU members. Project, which is for all the community. com ment “I’m not much of a church go- The Messy Church events are a great Everybody has periods of self-doubt, er”, but even apart from the regular serv- way to introduce youngsters. These take uncertainty and pain in their lives. Our ices there is so much on offer. place after school, with themed craft ses- church can offer friendship and comfort Maybe you are new to the area and sions followed by a lively celebration in- to all – not just those who regularly sup- keen to get integrated and meet people. cluding songs, prayer and a story. After port church services and associated ac- Perhaps you have recently been made re- these activities we join together for a tivities, but anyone who may not have dundant or are just retired. meal. thought of coming to church on a regu- It could be that due to losing someone Occasionally, a christening has taken lar basis. significant in your life, as a result of a be- place at Messy Church – baptism is not None of us is immune to the difficult reavement, marriage breakup or a major just for newborn babies, it is open for any patches of life. A belief in God and Je- upset such as an accident or illness, you age. sus and the support and comfort this are feeling a bit lost or isolated. During Lent, and in October, lunches brings is a sure foundation for living our Keep an eye on the church notices. Of- are served in St Michael’s, which includes lives productively. ten St Michael’s is open for morning cof- a choice of home-made soup, freshly Please come in, even if you have not fee or fundraising events. made rolls and cheese, followed by tea yet been inside the church. It is for you, Recently the Mothers Union’s meetings or coffee. and a comforting and beautiful space. have been organised differently and ev- Do come along and bring a friend – Sylvia Rayfield

Cartoonist shows how it’s done Trust – Marie Stevenson. l 16 July: My Time at Lachasse, a Lon- NINE members of Reepham WI learned the chance to be creative. don Fashion House – Kathleen Dentten. how to create their own cartoons when Our own April meeting l 20 Aug: Quick and Easy Cookery they attended a meeting of the Wood- allowed us to find out (with tasters) – Anita Morton. forde Group, hosted by Buxton WI, at the more about the work of We meet at 7.30 pm on the third Thurs- end of April. the Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Our day in the month at St Michael’s, Reep- The guest speaker was professional car- speaker Andrea Vilela treated us to ham. Our meetings are informal with ei- toonist Mark Reynolds, who gave an in- beautiful slides of some of the animals ther a speaker or a practical session. teresting account of how he started in the that had been nursed back to health by Come and try us out. You will be most business and explained the various steps the charity after having suffered appalling welcome. If you are new to the area and needed to create a cartoon character. neglect. The local sanctuaries are open would like to meet new friends and find Then it was the turn of the audience, to visitors and details can be found on- out about what goes on locally, join us who had a chance to use the tips they line. for tea and a chat. had been given to create their own works What’s next? Sue Robinson 01603 261771 of art. Everyone enjoyed the evening and l 18 June: The Work of the Landmark [email protected]

Flowers and insects to feature at Whitwell Common Open Day This year’s Whitwell Common Open Day will be held on Saturday 20 June from 2 – 4 pm. the Trustees are inviting everyone to attend and enjoy an afternoon in the company of wildlife experts. The theme this year will be flowers and insects, and there will be guided walks to provide an opportunity to increase knowledge of the wildlife of this precious area. Waterproof footwear is recommended as some areas remain wet all year round. There will be a refreshment tent and an information stand near the entrance. Safe parking is limited, so if the small layby near the gate is full, please follow the signs indicating alternative parking. The trustees will also provide details of the future management of Whitwell Common.

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Horticulture and history combined in village trail ON Sunday 28 June, 10 gardens in Swannington will be open- The event is organised by a committee of volunteers with all ing their gates and welcoming the public to a feast of horti- proceeds being split between the village church and play area. cultural delights, and a walk through centuries of history. As well as the open gardens, there will be a display of arts Properties along the Swannington in Bloom trail include Swan- and crafts from local artists in the church, and three separate nington Manor, Manor Farm House and the moated Swan- displays of classic cars. nington Hall. Home-made refreshments are available in a number of lo- The newest of the plots on show is the Woodland Wander, cations, and local food and drink producers, including Panther a small area of woodland and marl pit previously used for more Ale and Swannington Farm to Fork, will also be selling re- than a quarter of a century as an unofficial tip. freshments from the common in the middle of the village. All these gardens and other attractions will be open from 10 Tickets: £5 per person (under 16s free), £4 in advance (avail- am – 5 pm for the fifth edition of the biennial Swannington in able from a number of local outlets or by post until 12 June). Bloom, attracting visitors from across Norfolk and beyond. www.swanningtoninbloom.org

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, June 2015 23 the Bucking Bronco and food. There stalls. Entertainment from FunForce WHAT’S ON GUIDE will also be a country & western- and local dance schools. Home- themed disco, line dancing, raffle made cakes, savouries, tea and and bar. Fancy dress encouraged coffee, etc., licensed bar, fresh fish Saturday 6 June main gardens in the village will be and there will be a prize for the best and chips, ice cream van. Entrance Lazy Car Boot & Stalls, Lyng Village open from 2 – 5 pm. Teas will be costume. For further information and fee £1 for adults; children (under Hall, Richmond Place, Lyng, 2 – 4 served on the village green, and tickets, contact Stephanie Harris 16) free. Raffle tickets (top prize pm. Sellers from 1 pm, £5 per there will be a plant and produce [email protected] Paul £100) can be purchased in advance pitch/stall. Ice cream van and free stall and a display of classic Harwood from the school office or contact Jo bouncy castle. Reserve inside stalls vehicles by the North Norfolk [email protected] or Gould 01603 879384 by calling Phillis on 01603 872889 Classic Vehicle Club. Dogs George Wright or email: [email protected] welcome in the park of Heydon Hall [email protected] Saturday 27 June if on leads. Entry to the Hall garden Themelthorpe Church Fête, St Sunday 7 June £3 and to the village gardens £3 Sunday 21 June Andrew’s, Foulsham Road, Members Day Reunion and Steam also, but no charge for children 14 Fathers’ Day Steam Sunday, Themelthorpe, 2–4 pm. Stalls Sunday, Whitwell Station, Whitwell and under or for parking Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, include books, bric-a-brac, plants, Road, Reepham, 10 am – 4 pm. An Reepham, 10 am – 4 pm. An teas and buns, cakes. All proceeds opportunity to see and ride behind Tuesday 16 June opportunity to see and ride behind to St Andrew’s church. Parking in our steam engine Victory. Members Reepham & District Gardening our steam engine Victory. BBQ, tea, adjacent field travel free. BBQ, tea, coffee, etc. Club, Town Hall, Church Street, coffee, etc. available from the available from the Station Buffet Reepham, 7.45 pm. Richard Hobbs Station Buffet and Sidings Bar. Saturday 27 June and Sidings Bar. Drivers experience presents “Bulbs for the garden: An Drivers experience available for Sparham Garden Party, Well Lane available for £50, advance booking illustrated talk of bulbs throughout £50, advance booking essential. and around The Willows, The Old essential. Tel: 01603 871694 or the year covering planting and Tel: 01603 871694 or email: School Room and St Mary’s email: [email protected] care”. Contact: Judy Holland 01603 [email protected] Church, Sparham, starting at 2 pm 308158 to raise funds to maintain the village Tuesday 9 June Wednesday 24 June church. Free entry, free parking and Reepham Society, Town Hall, Thursday 18 June Classic Car, Kit Car, and Hot Rod live music Church Street, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Reepham WI, St Michael’s Evening, Whitwell Station, Whitwell Historic Plasterwork: an illustrated Reepham, 7.30 pm. Work of the Road, Reepham, 5–10 pm. Tea, Sunday 28 June talk by Simon Wilcox, who has Landmark Trust (restoration of coffee, cakes and hot food Swannington in Bloom, 10 am – 5 undertaken the study, reconstruction interesting buildings). Speaker: available, and the Sidings Bar will pm. Ten gardens open to the public. and restoration of plasterwork in Marie Stevenson. Contact: Sue be open. Tel: 01603 871694 or Display of arts and crafts in the historic buildings all over the country Robinson 01603 261771 or email: [email protected] church, and displays of classic cars. [email protected] Home-made refreshments available Wednesday 10 June Friday 26 June – Saturday 27 June in several locations, and local food Reepham Safer Neighbourhood Saturday 20 June Cawston Amateur Theatrical and drink producers on the common Team (SNT) Safer Neighbour Action Open Day, Whitwell Common, 2 – 4 Society will be performing “Olivia in the middle of the village. Tickets: Plan (SNAP) meeting, Bircham pm. The theme this year will be the Musical” at Cawston Village £5 per person (under 16s free), £4 Centre, Market Place, Reepham, 7 flowers and insects, and there will Hall, High Street, Cawston, 7.30 pm in advance (available from local pm. All members of the public be guided walks; waterproof on Friday, and 2 pm and 7.30 pm outlets or by post until 12 June) welcome to attend footwear is recommended. There on Saturday. Tickets: £4 adults/£3 will be a refreshment tent and an concessions. Contact: Paula 01603 Sunday 5 July Wednesday 10 June information stand near the 866528 or 07443 953692 or email Wood Dalling Open Gardens, 10 Reepham Town Council meeting, entrance. Parking is limited, so if [email protected] or am – 5 pm. Entrance £5. Come and Town Hall, Church Street, the layby near the gate is full, follow [email protected] look around the gardens, complete Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town the signs for alternative parking a quiz and be entered into a prize Clerk 01603 873355 or Saturday 27 June draw. Go to the Village Hall on [email protected] Saturday 20 June Gift Day and Strawberry Feast, St Prospect Lane from 10 am to collect Film: The Theory of Everything Michael’s, Reepham, 9 am – 4 pm. your entry sheet. Refreshments Saturday 13 June (12A), Bawdeswell Village Hall, Come and guzzle and graze all available at various gardens to raise The Festival Players are performing Reepham Road, Bawdeswell. things strawberry. There will also be funds for the village church. William Shakespeare’s “As You Like Doors open at 7 pm; film starts at an exhibition and refreshments; Lunches served between 12 noon It”, directed by Michael Dyer, music 7.30 pm; bar/café. Contact: proceeds to the Reepham Three and 2 pm in the Village Hall. Email: by Johnny Coppin, at All Saints, The Bawdeswell Village Cinema 01362 Churches Project. Both churches [email protected] Street, Bawdeswell, 7 pm. Tickets 688749 or (St Mary’s and St. Michael’s) will be £12.50 in advance or £15 at the door, [email protected] open (as usual) from 9 am – 6 pm in aid of the Friends of Bawdeswell We cannot accept event Church. Tel: 01362 688499 or email: Saturday 20 June Saturday 27 June details or corrections by [email protected] Reepham & Salle Cricket Club Mid- Reepham Primary School Summer telephone. Please send to: Summer Hoedown, Stimpson’s Fête, School Road, Reepham, 1 Reepham Community Press, Sunday 14 June Piece, Bartle Court, Reepham, 7.30 pm. 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Member of Parliament: Keith Simpson 020 7219 4053 or 01603 865763 or email: [email protected] Norfolk County Councillor: James Joyce 01263 587212 or email: [email protected] Broadland District Councillor: Graham Everett 01603 868332 or email: [email protected]

Reepham Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson 01603 871983 or email: [email protected] Shopping Market Day: Wednesday CROSSWORD Early closing: Some shops Thursday and/or Saturday Public transport ACROSS DOWN 7 21 from here was mate of 13 (6) 1 Jumper distributes leaf (4) Daily (Monday to Saturday) coach services to Aylsham and Norwich via Cawston. There is also a once a week service to 8 Had row about mate of 13 (6) 2 A part of poem reluctant (6) Fakenham, Wroxham and Dereham. Timetables are displayed 9 Junior fish also a mate of 13 (4) 3 Has made feels guilty (7) outside the side window of the Police Station. For information 10 Plus objective ..er.. extra (8) 4 Heads off to be out of sun (5) Monday to Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm 0845 300 6116 11 Need rag got ratty (7) 5 Lawrence about flight hurts (6) 13 8 had 6 (5) 6 French, French where? Twice for a Local help 15 Southern fruit for weapon (5) rustle of silk (8) Reepham Rover user group bookings. Contact: Michael Black 17 Result of specs, we hear, for mate 12 21 with loop about conqueror (8) 07765 321458 of 13 (7) 14 Echoes about parts of speech (7) Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Girton House, Market Place, 20 Request certain enjoyment (8) 16 A groan about 13’s first mate (6) Reepham. Wednesdays 10 am – 12.30 pm only, otherwise 21 Gran never embraced lady of 7 (4) 18 Mean lays me about (6) telephone Norwich office 01603 765783 for advice or 01603 23 Military standard. Blue? (6) 19 Dog on short track is tasty (5) 660857 to make an appointment. Full information on services 24 Len boy confused and axed by 13 22 Lords’ objections sound horsey (4) available at http://www.ncab.org.uk (6) Solution on page 26 police More warnings about church lead thefts LEAD roofing worth thousands of pounds Broadland Sergeant Toby Gosden said: has again been stolen from churches “We are actively targeting our patrols ar - across Norfolk prompting police to urge ound rural churches in hours of darkness communities to stay vigilant. to try and deter offenders, as well as fol- The warning comes after thieves have tar- lowing up a number of lines of enquiry geted three churches since the end of Jan- to catch those responsible. uary. Lead worth thousands of pounds was “I would urge the public to be vigilant stolen from St Mary’s Church in Narford in around rural churches and if they see any- if they suspect a crime is in pro gress. two separate incidents between Sunday 19 thing suspicious to call 101, noting down “Likewise, if any scrapyard is offered large April and Monday 20 April and between vehicle descriptions including number amounts of lead that looks like it has come Sunday 26 April and Monday 27 April. plates and direction of travel, or call 999 from a church, they should also call 101.” In the two other incidents: lead roof- n Reepham Safer Neighbourhood Team ing worth around £10,000 was stolen (SNT) will hold its next Safer Neighbour from All Saints Church in East Barsham Action Plan (SNAP) meeting on Wednes- between Friday 24 April and Sunday 26 day 10 June, at 7 pm in the Bircham Cen- April; and lead roofing was taken from tre, Market Place, Reepham. All members St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church in Car- of the public are welcome to attend. brooke between Friday 30 January and Contact Reepham Safer Neighbourhood Team Thursday 19 February. (SNT) by calling non-emergency number 101 Crime manager for North Norfolk and or email [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, June 2015 25 Thursday of each month from 8 – 10 Contact: Jenni Egmore 01603 REGULAR EVENTS pm in the Sidings Marquee, 308192 or [email protected] Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham. Contact: Michael Reepham Society Holds public Bircham Centre Children’s Play & Dove 01603 870598 or Battams 01603 870874 or meetings from February to Singing Group Held every Monday [email protected] [email protected] November, on the second Tuesday from 9.15 –11.15 am upstairs in in selected months at 7.30 pm at St Room 8, Bircham Centre, Market Rayzone Youth Club Meets Reepham & District Rotary Club Michael’s, Reepham. Contact: Ann Place, Reepham. Singing, playing, fortnightly Friday evenings at Meets 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm every Middlemas 01603 870334 or crafts and a snack for the children; a Reepham Methodist Church, 7.30 – Monday at St Michael’s, Reepham. [email protected] cuppa and a chat for the grownups, 9 pm (unless notified otherwise). Contact: John Tym 07760 272422 all for £2.50. Contact: Sonia Open to all Year 5-11 students. Subs [email protected] Reepham Tennis Club Members’ Burgess 07849 541533 £1. Games, chat, tuck. Contact: or Robert Buxton 01603 870200 club session Tuesdays 6 – 9 pm, Peter Cripps 01603 308982 women’s team practice Mondays, 6 Bircham Centre Shop Market Place, Reepham Good Companions The – 8.30 pm, men’s team practice Reepham. Opening hours: Monday Reepham Archive Bircham Centre, Friday Club meets every Friday at 2 Thursdays 6 – 9 pm. All members 10 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 1 Market Place, Reepham. Open first pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, (16+) are welcome to any of these pm; Friday 9 am – 4 pm; Saturday 9 Wednesday and Saturday of the Reepham. The Reepham Rover will sessions. Email: am – 1 pm; tea shop open at these month, 10 am – 12 noon. Tel: 01603 bring you and take you home if [email protected] times. Tel: 01603 879242. Email: 879242. Email: transport is a problem. Contact: Eve [email protected] [email protected] Webber 01603 871943 Reepham Town Council Meets on the second Wednesday of the Bridge Club Meets every Monday Reepham Badminton Club Meets Reepham Good Neighbour Scheme month (excluding August), at 7.30 from 7.30 pm in the Bircham Centre, at Reepham High School Sports Hall This free service delivered by pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Market Place, Reepham. Contact: every Thursday evening during volunteers can help with befriending, Reepham. Contact: Jo Boxall, Town Ann Middlemas, Secretary 01603 autumn and spring terms. Junior occasional dog walking, collecting Clerk 01603 873355 or 870334 session (for Year 7 upwards) 7 – prescriptions, picking up shopping, [email protected] 8.15 pm. Adult session 8.15 – 10 pm. changing a light bulb, lifts to medical Cawston Amateur Theatrical Tel: 01603 873244 or 01263 584221 appointments, accessing further Reepham WI Meets on the third Society Meets every Monday at 7 support or other tasks with which you Thursday in the month at 7.30 pm at pm at Cawston Village Hall during Reepham Business Network might need help. To request help, St Michael’s, Reepham. Women of all school term time, for members age Meets on alternate Thursdays from telephone 07936 576684 ages are welcome to join. Contact: 8 years and over from Cawston, 7.30 – 9 am at V’s Café, Townsend Sue Robinson 01603 261771 or Reepham and surrounding villages. Corner, Reepham. No membership Reepham Knit & Natter Meets on [email protected] Contact Liz Beard 07884 488642. charge – just pay £6 for breakfast, the first Monday in the month from 2 Email [email protected] or but please let us know if you intend – 4 pm in the Bircham Centre, Reepham Young Farmers Meet [email protected] to come. Contact: David Laws 01603 Market Place, Reepham. Contact: every Tuesday at 7.30 pm at 871126 or 07933 149810. Email: Brenda Palmer 01603 871641 Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, Cawston Historical Society/ [email protected] Reepham. Contact: Matthew Heritage Centre Open every fourth Reepham Ladies Hockey Club Hipperson, Chair 07912 686642 Tuesday in the month at Cawston Reepham Carpet Bowls Club Meets for training every Tuesday Village Hall, 10 am – 12 noon Meets every Monday from 1.30 – from 7 – 8 pm at Taverham High Royal British Legion Men’s (excluding August and December) 4.30 pm and 7.30 – 10.30 pm in the School. New players of all ages Section Meets first Thursday in the or by appointment. Contact: Des Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham. welcome. Contact: Graham month from 2 – 4 pm in the Bircham Cook 01603 872111 Membership £1 per year and £2 Richardson 07778 890243 or Centre, Market Place, Reepham. each session, including tea and [email protected] Contact: Trevor Bevan, Branch Citizens Advice Drop in for free biscuits. Contact: Eve Webber 01603 Secretary 01603 870231 or advice every Wednesday from 10 871943 or Doris Frost 01603 870845 Reepham Methodist Church [email protected] am – 12.30 pm at the Police Station, Station Road, Reepham. Sunday Market Place, Reepham Reepham Chamber of Commerce Worship at 10.30 am. Coffee Royal British Legion Women’s Meets every month – for the date morning/Traidcraft every Wednesday Section Meets first Thursday in the The Craft Club Meets every Tuesday and venue of the next meeting see from 9.30 am – 12 noon. Contact: month from 2 – 4 pm in the Town from 9.30 am – 12 noon at the Ewing www.reepham.uk.com. Contact: The Minister 01263 732102 Hall, Church Street, Reepham. Close Community Centre, Reepham. Brenda Gostling 01603 870582 or Contact: Moira Dye 01603 871791 Knitting, embroidering, tapestry, card [email protected] Reepham Patient Care Fund Social or [email protected] making and other crafts. Contact: afternoon held on the fourth Sunday Moira Dye 01603 871791 or Reepham Country Market Held of every month at the Ewing Close St Mary’s Sunday Worship at 10.30 [email protected] every Wednesday from 8 – 11 am in Community Centre, Ewing Close, am, followed by refreshments in St the Bircham Centre, Market Place, Reepham, starting at 2 pm in winter Michael’s. For details of services, Decibells Handbell Ringers Meets Reepham. Home-made cakes, pies, and 2.30 pm when the clocks go see the church noticeboard. Contact: every Thursday from 10 am – 12 biscuits, savoury dishes, vegetables, forward. Come and have a cuppa, a Revd Margaret Dean 01603 879275 noon in the Bircham Centre, Market fruit in season, free range eggs, chat and a quiz; a tombola too Place, Reepham. We are available jams, jellies, chutneys, etc Wednesday Weavers Line to play for events, groups and Reepham Raiders Dodgeball club Dancers Meet every Wednesday concerts. Newcomers welcome. Reepham & District Day Centre meets for training every Wednesday from 2 – 3 pm beginners, 3 – 4 pm Contact: Tamara Goulding 01603 Meets every Wednesday from 9.30 from 6 – 7.30 pm at Reepham High improvers, in the Town Hall, Church 870249 or [email protected] am – 2.30 pm at St Michael’s, School. New players aged 15 and Street, Reepham. Country music- Reepham. Welcome coffee on over, male and female, are based/ 60s and pop. Refreshments Foulsham Meditation Group Meets arrival, home-cooked lunch and welcome. Contact: Henry Skinner included. First session free and then every Monday at 10 am in New Frost social time. Let us know in advance [email protected] £2.50 per session. Contact: Sandra Hall, Claypit Road, Foulsham. Open if you are joining us for lunch Williams 01603 872102 or to new and experienced meditators. (served from 12.30 – 1.30 pm) at a Reepham Rascals is Ofsted- [email protected] Email: [email protected] cost of £5. Contact: Beth Rossetti registered and offers a Breakfast 01603 870393 or Pauline Cooper Club and After School Club. It uses Wood Dalling Village Hall Coffee Iceni Choir Meets every Wednesday 01603 871230 Reepham Primary School’s Morning First Saturday of every from 7.30 – 9.30 pm at the Methodist facilities, and provides a safe, month, 10.30 am – 12 noon, Wood Church, Station Road, Reepham. Reepham & District Gardening friendly environment for children to Dalling Village Hall, Prospect Lane, Contact: Jim Stebbings, Concert Club Meets on the third Tuesday in socialise and have fun. Contact: Wood Dalling Manager 01362 693277 or the month at 7.45 pm (except for the Heather Sorrentino 07780 871563 [email protected] AGM, which starts at 7.30 pm) in or [email protected] the Town Hall, Church Street, We cannot accept event Kurling Meets every Tuesday from Reepham. Visitors and new Reepham Runners Meet Sunday details or corrections by 2 – 4 pm in the Town Hall, Church members welcome. Contact: Judy mornings 8.30 am; Tuesday evening telephone. Please send to: Street, Reepham. First session no Holland 01603 308158 sessions 6.30 pm (structured training Reepham Community Press, charge, but if you decide to join it sessions, suitable for all standards); Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or will cost £2 per session, tea/coffee/ Reepham & District Photographic and Thursdays 6.30 pm; Meet at email: [email protected] biscuits included. Contact: Gwenda Club Meets on the first and third Stimpson’s Piece car park, Reepham.

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