FinchamFincham ParishParish CouncilCouncil Autumn 2016 NewsletterNewsletter

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE TO THE PARISH COUNCIL

During the last 6 months we 2006. In May Roger formally acknowledge the have seen major changes Farmer, who is also a for- individual effort and dedi- on the Parish Council due mer Chairman of the Parish cation that they have un- We can help! to the resignation of three Council, stood down after dertaken for the people of long standing Councillors. 17 years of service as he Fincham and sincerely  Report pot holes or In February Stewart was first elected to the thank them for their service damage to roads, footpaths or verges Waterston moved away Council in May 1999. on behalf of the whole from the village. He joined There is no doubt community.  Streetlight problems the Council in June 1996 so that all three of these Coun- They will all be or outages had completed almost 20 cillors have made an enor- greatly missed on the  Planning issues years of service and acted mous contribution to the Council but we hope they as Chairman for a signifi- village while they served can now enjoy a well  Local government or democracy issues cant period of time. In April the community over a long earned rest, knowing that John Lynskey stood down and consistent period and they have made a worthy  Put your name down after almost 10 years on the only too frequently this contribution. We wish them for an allotment Council as he was co-opted goes unrecognised. The good health and our very  Suggest practical to the Council in August Parish Council would like to best wishes for the future. solutions to village problems DOG FOULING AND SPEED ACTIVATED MESSAGING

 Rights of Way issues DOG WASTE BIN (SAM2) SIGN FOR A1122 It was reported at the last Parish Council The Parish Council is currently considering  Village events meeting that incidents of dog fouling are the joint purchase of a SAM2 sign with These are just some of occurring in the village. It was reported . the things the Parish that this appears to be a particular As previously advised these signs Council deal with every day but if you have any problem on Boughton Road. cost about £3000 and need to be moved to issues affecting life in We would like to remind residents different locations within the area as they the village, get in touch, that dog owners have a legal requirement cannot be in one place for more than 4 we might be able to help! to clean up their dogs’ waste. Please weeks and their batteries need recharging. ensure that any dog waste is bagged and Funding could be available from NEWSLETTER either taken home or placed in a litter bin. County Council under the Parish BY EMAIL If you witness any incidents of dog fouling Partnership scheme and if we share a sign these can be reported to the Borough with Crimplesham this could reduce the If you would like to Council on 01553 616200 or by emailing cost to approximately £750 each. receive future cop- [email protected]. We are still looking for volunteers ies of our Newslet- The Parish Council has agreed to to help with moving and changing batter- ter by email, rather purchase a dog waste bin for the area and ies. If you have half an hour to spare each than a printed copy hopefully this will be installed in the month and would be willing to help please through your door, coming months. contact the Clerk. please contact the Clerk to opt-in to NATURE RESERVE VACANCY FOR PARISH COUNCILLOR this service by pro- A replacement sign has been purchased The Parish Council still has a vacancy for viding your name, and installed for the Nature Reserve. We one Parish Councillor and will be address and email also intend to install a new sign on the considering co-option to fill this role at our details. A1122, near the junction with Black Drove, next meeting on 26th October. Newsletters are to highlight the location of the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming a also available on If you have the time then please Councillor or would like to know more our website. take a stroll to the Nature Reserve and let about the role please contact the Clerk us know what you think. before 26th October. BUS TIMETABLE MEETING DATES Fincham Church Mondays to Thursdays, & Saturdays: Leaves at 10:45am returns from Morrisons Car Park 1:15pm bus station area, back to Fincham. Eagles Coaches pro-

vide Tuesdays ONLY to King's Lynn bus station, service number 18 All meetings below take place at from Fincham The Swan 10.00am. Returns from KL Bus Station at Fincham Memorial Hall from approx. 1:20pm stage number H bus stop. 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. Fridays ONLY from : The Press and Public are cor- Surgery bus stop 10:35am, calls at , Fincham, Downham dially invited to attend any meet- Market Bus Station, Morrisons car park. RETURNS from Downham ing. Residents can address the Market Bus Station 12:35pm to Fincham followed on route to Marham Council at the start of the meet- then back to other villages as above. ing but may only speak thereaf- Wednesdays ONLY Norwich Coach: ter with the permission of the On 1st and 3rd of the month leaves Fincham 8:50am, through to Mar- Chairman. The next meeting is ham etc. and leaves Norwich at 13:25pm back to Marham, Fincham on: etc. Wednesday 26th October Please come along and see how MOBILE LIBRARY your Council helps to make Fincham a better place to live. Route number DER 243 calls in the village on Tuesdays, normally every four weeks. The next visit is scheduled for 27th September and will be in the following places for the times indicated:  Outside the Methodist Church - between 14:45 and 14:55 YOUR PARISH COUNCIL  Lay-by opposite the Memorial Hall - between 15:00 and 15:15  Churchill Crescent - between 15:20 and 15:35. Councillors: Jacqueline Anderson 01366 347240 MEMORIAL HALL DATES Shaun Blackmur 01366 347345 Tony Chivers 01366 347577 WI meets second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. For further John Delderfield 01366 348136 details please contact Sue Westwood 01366 347305 Cathy O’Brien 01366 347279 Flower Club meets Thursday afternoons (24 sessions a year.) For Chris Perry 01366 347692 further details call Wendy Bell 01366 347644 Joe Underhill 01366 347406 Jazzercise meets every Monday at 7pm. For further details contact 07909 282165 or [email protected] 1 vacancy Local History Society. For further details contact Janet Lynskey on 01366 347694 or Anna Lynskey on 01366 347440. Your Borough Councillor Is : Sandra Squire 01945 773283 Histrionics, drama group, no meetings at present but if you are interested in joining please contact either Roy Claydon 01366 347407 or Jan Trattle 01366 347304 Your County Councillor Is: Keep Fit meets every Tuesday evening 6.30pm - 7.30pm. For further Brian Long 01945 430169 details contact Debbie Brooks 01366 500944 Fincham Chorus meets every Thursday at 7pm. New members Clerk: always welcome, especially tenors. For further details contact John Sarah Thorpe 01945 430930 Delderfield 01366 348136 Email: [email protected] Quiz night is the first Friday of each month at 7.30pm. £2 per person 88 Smeeth Road entry fee. , For further details about hiring the Memorial Hall, please contact Wisbech Janet Lynskey 01366 347694 PE14 8JF The Parish Council has a website, which can be found at:

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