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COMMUNITY EVENT ON LONELINESS & MENTAL HEALTH

Norfolk Day was marked by a special event organised by Village Voice and hosted by All Saints Church, Belton on the 27 July 2018. The event focused on the theme of loneliness and its relation to mental health. Several community groups and healthcare providers including East Coast Community Healthcare, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, & NHS Foundation Trust, Lloyds Pharmacy Bradwell, Priory Healthcare, Evolve Psychotherapy, & Waveney MIND, Norfolk Police, Red Cross, Stroke Association, Arthritis Care, Monday Activity Mornings, Belton Art Group and over 20 community groups based at the John Green Institute & New Road Centre in Belton had stands.

Several national and international experts spoke at the event and took questions from the audience. They included President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Professor Wendy Burn on Dementia, National Clinical Director for NHS Dr Jean O’Hara on Learning Disability, National Professional Advisor to the Care Quality Commission Dr John Devapriam on Healthcare Regulation, Professor of Clinical and Forensic Psychology at the Tizard Centre Peter Langdon on Autism, Associate Medical Director of Essex Partnership University NHS Trust Dr Kallur Suresh on Bereavement, (continued on page 3)

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2 Village Voice - September 2018 VILLAGE (continued from page 1) Contents Consultant Psychiatrist, Hertfordshire Partnership AFTER SCHOOL TRANSPORT 9 VOICE University NHS Trust Dr Regi Alexander on Suicide and ART EXHIBITION 12 Men's Mental Health, Consultant Psychiatrist, CGL Dr Ben ART ST OLAVES 12 SEPTEMBER 2018 Walden on Substance Misuse and General Practitioner Dr BC CHURCH 5 Jeanette Gould on access to healthcare. Over 200 people BC FUN DAY 5 attended the sessions and many commented on the BC PC 5 Issue: 211 uniqueness of this event that allowed them to have a BC SPEEDWATCH 27 conversation with national experts on the mental health BELTON FC 22 This Magazine is a Community issues that concern them or their families. The event was BELTON FUN DAY 23 Enterprise professionally chaired by Dr Regi Alexander, Editor of the Village Voice BELTON GUIDES 27 printed by Blackwell Print - but and Rev Rosie Bunn, Rector of Belton and Burgh Castle. BELTON JUDO 27 written, edited & delivered free BELTON PC 4 - entirely by volunteers. After Local MP and cabinet minister Brandon Lewis, Mayor of BELTON SCOUTS 27 printing costs, any profits from Great Yarmouth Mary Coleman, Chairman of the Belton BLOSSOMING BABY 15 the Magazine are paid out in with Browston Parish Council Peter Nichols, Parish BOOK CLUB 19 the form of grants to Councillor Nathan Brown, James Paget Hospital BOROUGH COUNCILLOR 8 community organisations & Consultants Professor Jerome Pereira, Dr Joegi Thomas, BRANDON LEWIS 8 groups in our circulation area. Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Ignatius Gunaratna, Dr Rahul BREYDON/MOORLANDS 40TH 26 Rai, Community Pharmacist Reena Tharian, UEA CAN YOU ORGANISE? 24, 25 HOW TO CONTACT US: Researcher Verity Chester and General Practitioner Dr CHURCH CYCLE RIDE 27 EDITOR Deepa Mary Joy were among those who attended. Village COMMUNITY CARS 4 Regi Alexander Voice board members Bill Richmond, Martin Roche, Brian COUNCIL VACANCY 4 Belton Lodge, Belton Swan, Sue Richmond and members of All Saints Church, DOWN GARDEN PATH 22 Norfolk NR31 9JQ Belton including Debbie Lamin, Isabel Birtchnell, Shirley EAST COAST HOSPICE 17 Tel 01493789035 Brown, Janet Jones, Judy Gammans, An Howell, Peter ENTUA 8 [email protected] Lamin, Colin Chilvers, Mary Ives, Robin Ives, Michelle FRITTON PC 5 Leach, Mark Leach, Anneka Gearie, Bruce Gearie, Tracey FUND RAISING FOR LAURA 17 GRAPHICS Bill Richmond Phillips, Tim Bunn and Alex Johnstone led on the GUIDE TO EVENTS 30 arrangements. Excellent musical entertainment was GY STROKE CLUB 22 ADVERTISING provided by the Cat’s Pyjamas band of Barbie Channell, JGI EVENTS 25 Brian Swan 01493 780776 Jim Channell, Sylvia Shaw and Roseanne. The organisers LINE DANCING 25 [email protected] thanked Parish Council, Bradwell LOTHINGLAND CLT 5 Martin Roache 07787 157283 Butchery, Tesco Express Belton, Co-op Food Bradwell, MALCOLM’ METCALF 20 Tesco Great Yarmouth, Lady Penelope Taxis, Roger MOBILE LIBRARY 24 DELIVERY & EDITORIAL Gowen and Dougie Barr for their generous contributions to MONEY DEPT ADVICE 24 ADVISER the day. Also thanks to Repro Arts and Graphic Solutions. MOORLANDS 9, 26 Brian Swan 01493 780776 A resource booklet focusing on mental health issues in NEW ROAD EVENTS 21 Great Yarmouth and Waveney will be published soon by OUT & ABOUT 18 Printed by Blackwell Print, Village Voice. Rev ROSIE WRITES 12 Charles Street, Gt. Yarmouth ROADS CLOSED 22 NR30 3LA. We welcome your BELTON’S NORFOLK DAY EVENT A view from a Resident ST OLAVES VILLAGE HALL 5 news, views, letters and VILLAGE GREEN 27 articles & photographs for VILLAGE HEALTH CHECK 16 I attended the Norfolk Day event at All Saints Church in publication. No anonymous VILLAGE KITCHEN 15 Belton on Friday the 27th of July. There were many speak- items will be accepted. If you VILLAGE SMALLS 31 ers covering a range of subjects dealing with loneliness, have a complaint then VILLAGE VOICE DELIVERIES 18 mental health issues learning disabilities, dementia, au- contact Ernie Tuxford, VILLAGE VOICE GRANTS 6 tism and addiction. Opportunities for questions from the Chairman of the Board at YOUNG AT HEART 12 floor to the professors, doctors and psychiatrists, was Berea, 7b Hall Lane, Oulton. YOUTH REPORT 26 NR32 3AT facilitated after each speaker had finished their presenta- tions. It was clear from these questions how profoundly YOUR VILLAGE VOICE personal some of the issues raised were, to those who THIRD RIVER CROSSING The closing date for the raised them. I found the whole day very informative and in October 2018 edition of some cases enlightening. It was a privilege to hear experts There is currently a consultation running, Village Voice is 14 in their fields discuss the various issues that many of us organised by Norfolk Council on September 2018 (13 face today. Seldom do ordinary folk have the opportunity plans for the Third River Crossing which September for to listen to such erudite individuals. It was a great day, well will link the A47 with Great Yarmouth’s advertisements). Please attended and worth every minute of sitting through the South Denes area. send all contributions to heat of the day. [email protected] Various staffed consultation events are and advertising enquiries to I would like to thank the speakers via Village Voice for their taking place, there is still time to attend [email protected]. time, that they gave so freely, to this event. I would also one, the last three being as follows Please produce information in like to make a special mention to the Reverend Rosie Thursday Aug 30th (10am-9pm) Priory Centre, Arial Rich Text. Bunn who hosted the event in her church and her helpers Great Yarmouth. Tuesday September 4th who provided excellent nourishment throughout the day, to (10am-8pm) Gorleston Library. Wednesday GUEST EDITOR Dr. Regi Alexander, who, as editor of Village Voice, I September 12th (10am-8pm) The Kings Cen- This issue of understand contacted and arranged for the various speak- tre, Queen Annes Road, Southtown. Village Voice is edited by ers to attend and to Bill Richmond one of the original Bill Richmond as driving forces behind the event. The consultation can also be completed on line Regi Alexander is on at www.norfolk.gov.uk/3rc. Adrian Myers holiday. Belton

3 Village Voice - September 2018 BELTON WITH BROWSTON PARISH COUNCIL

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JULY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL DIARY Ten Councillors, Borough Councillor Brian Lawn and two members The next meeting of Belton with Browston Parish Council will take of the public attended the July 24th meeting of Belton with Brow- place at the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre on Tuesday ston Parish Council, Peter Nichols was in the chair. Members ac- September 18th (7.30pm) Any residents are welcome to attend and cepted the resignation of Matt Dinsdale but co-opted Hilary Williams questions can be put to councillors at the start of the meeting, the on to the Council meaning they are still one below full strength of 13 October meeting will be on Tuesday October 16th at the same location. members. The Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer, is available on the Wednesday before Members raised no objections to the following three planning appli- the council meeting date to meet informally with and take note of cations, new signage at the Tesco shop, single storey side and front residents queries (Parish Clerks Surgery), the next dates will be extensions at 49 Heather Road and the change of use to a two bed- Wednesdays September 12th at the New Road Centre (1.30-2.30pm) room annexe to the rear of the former pharmacy on St Johns Road. and October 10th at the JGI between 10.30-11.30am. just drop in to There is now a Tree Preservation Order on land at the Compass either. If you wish to confirm that Kate will be available before visiting Centre on Bell Lane and a Certificate of Lawfulness has been is- please ring 01493 602960, e-mail [email protected] The sued to clarify that there are up to 145 holiday units permitted on clerk can also be contacted in writing at 56, Victoria Road, Gorleston, Rose Farm Touring Park. Great Yarmouth, NR31 6EF. Councillor Botwright reported that the owner of the former Browston Parish Room has been identified and the GYBC Conservation Offic- CRIME FIGURES er agrees that the building should be protected by either the owner BELTON with BROWSTON Below is a list of the crimes or the Trust. PARISH COUNCIL Attendances Sept. 2017 - July 2018 recorded for our Without deeds it will be difficult to get the Land Registry to register local villages in June 2018 ownership of the former Belton Pit land on the A143 Beccles Road, Possible Meetings Meetings Attended according to the solicitors would want in the region of £800 to complete a statement Peter Nichols 11 11 figures supplied by Norfolk of truth over the the matter. Discussion took place over the condi- Michael Graystone 11 11 Constabulary to tion of the Belton Village Pond (near the Rectory) and it was agreed Kenneth Botwright 3 3 the Police UK web site. to arrange a meeting with Anglian Water to discuss its overgrown Nathan Brown 11 9 condition as it is thought to be one of the main drainage points in Darren Buckworth 11 8 Burgh Castle (Total 8) the village. Barbara Clark 8 2 2 x Violence / Sexual offence. are to be asked to look at various dead Matthew Dinsdale 10 3 2 x Anti Social behaviour trees along Church Lane to see if they are their responsibility or that Margaret Greenacre 11 10 Lin Hillier 11 8 1 x Public Order of various adjoining landowners. Nigel Light 6 6 1 x Other crime Times were noted for closure of various sections of Beccles Road Gary Newman 11 10 2 x Other Theft through Bradwell over nine months from September as this will Lee Staff 11 9 have a serious effect on local traffic. Norfolk County Council are Ian Walpole 11 11 Belton (Total 21) dealing with the illegally parked caravan at Stepshort however no Hilary Williams 1 1 3 x Anti Social behaviour. more vehicles bearing for sale notices have appeared near the Bel- Kate Palmer (Clerk) 11 11 3 x Violence / Sexual offence. ton village sign since the police were informed. Other matters 5 x Vehicle crime brought to the attention of the council include car owners not park- Barbara Clark Resigned April 2018 2 x Burglary. ing at The Tavern when using the JGI, Speeding cars on Station Matthew Dinsdale Resigned July 2018 1 x Public order. Road, the need for more dropped kerbs in the village, it is thought Nigel Light Joined Feb. 2018 1 x Theft Other that a business involving a number of parked vehicles is operation Kenneth Botwright Joined May 2018 5 x Criminal Damage / Arson from a domestic property on Heather Gardens/ Heather Road. Hilary Williams Joined July 2018 1 x Other Crime As usual there is no Council meeting in August, the next one will be on Tuesday September 18th at the New Road Centre. COMMUNITY CAR SERVICE Browston (Total 0) Please note that the heading and wording over the meeting date at Fritton (Total 3) the start of last months Belton with Browston Parish Council notes The car scheme 3 x Anti Social behaviour. might have confused some of you , however the content (relating to continues to be a the June 26th meeting) was correct. great benefit to our villages, with willing St. Olaves (Total 3) 1 x Violence / Sexual offence. PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY drivers making a difference to people’s lives. Could YOU serve your local community?

Although one new member was co-opted on to the council in To book a car please call 07767063986, July there is still one vacancy to be filled on Belton with Passengers can book a car to take them shopping, to social events, Browston Parish Council which the council are able to fill by connections for holiday travel or medical appointments. The only cooption, the appointment will run until the next full Parish stipulation being they are resident in one of the five villages (Belton, Council elections in May 2019. The council usually meets at the Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton or St. Olavs) and can walk to the New Road Centre on the third Tuesday of each month (7.30pm), vehicle. We ask for at least 24 hours notice as all our drivers are if you would like to put something back into the local community volunteers, but are very willing to do our best to help. and help make a difference further information is available from the Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer on 01493 602960 or e-mail If you would like to know more or volunteer as a driver please [email protected]. or the chairman Peter Nichols on contact: [email protected] Or call 01493 780126 01493 780703.

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BURGH CASTLE FUN DAY -THE OUTCOME BURGH CASTLE CHURCH St. OLAVES VILLAGE HALL QUIZ RESTORATION FUND Our next Quiz & Chilli Evening is scheduled June 24th 2018 was Burgh Castles 2nd Fun Quiz Evenings for FRIDAY, 19th OCTOBER, 7 p.m. if you Day. What a success, with the support of the It was great to see Maureen restored to are having chilli and 7.30p.m. for start of the Greater Yarmouth Tourism and Business good health and back as quizmaster for our Quiz. Tickets are £5.00 for Chilli (vegetarian Improvement Board (BID) and the now the August quiz, also excellent to see some option available) and Quiz and £3.00 for Quiz now disbanded Belton Charity Fundraisers, new faces alongside our regular quizzers, only. Maximum of 6 (six) players per team. we managed to raise a total of £2090.00, thank you to everyone for your support, the Licensed bar, raffle and tea/coffee and cakes which will be equally divided between our evening raised £107.00 for the Restoration at the interval! It’s a fun evening and, you Church Restoration Fund and Village Hall Fund. Our next quiz is on Friday 7th never know, you may even win a prize. Do Upkeep Fund. Thank you to everyone who September 8pm at the Queens Head when hope we can welcome you to our newly helped in any way to make this such a we look forward to seeing you. Please arrive decorated Hall. worthwhile event. early if you are planning to eat before the The postponed Coffee & Craft Morning will Please put Sunday June 23rd 2019 in your quiz so we can start on time. now be held on SATURDAY, 8th diaries as this is the provisional date for next SEPTEMBER, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please see years event. Village Hall Tearooms : The Hall is open the advertisement in this issue for more every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday details. Look forward to seeing you there. (10am - 4pm) through at least to the end of BURGH CASTLE PARISH COUNCIL September. We always welcome volunteers FRITTON BINGO to man the hall on a regular basis . Why not come to Fritton Bingo and bring your There was as usual no Parish Council meet- friends. Held monthly at Fritton Village Hall, ing held in August, the next meeting is at the st MacMillan Coffee Morning : In September next session Friday September 21 eyes Village Hall on Church Road on Monday we will allocate one day to a Macmillan down at 7.30pm. Excellent prizes, all September 10th. Members of the public are Coffee Morning, this year it will be welcome. welcome to attend and any questions can Wednesday 19th usual time 10 – 4pm. Any be raised to councillors at the start of the FRITTON & ST. OLAVES PARISH donations of cakes raffle prizes gratefully meeting, enquiries to the Parish Clerk, Kate COUNCIL accepted, all the proceeds for the day will Palmer on 07899846148 or e-mail go to support this great cause. [email protected]. The 31st. May Annual Meeting of Fritton and Stock needed :We are always looking for St Olaves Parish Council saw Allan Mendum SUNDAY FORT TOURS donations of good quality bric-a-brac, reappointed as chairman and Stannas Bellaby Visit Burgh Castle Roman Fort any Sunday books, produce etc. Please get in touch, we continuing as vice chairman, there were nine to the 30th September (weather permitting) may be able to collect from you. We also Parish Councillors plus Borough Councillors at 2.30pm and meet a guide by the main need homemade cakes, so if you fancy a bit Brian Lawn and David Drewitt present. interpretation point for a free tour of the Fort of baking and don’t want to eat the lot site - (No booking and free parking). For yourself please bring it along. Proceeds will It was reported that the spraying of the further information or if you would like a go towards the restoration and upkeep of Japanese Knotweed at The Dell, Fritton was tour just for your group e-mail our church and also the upkeep of our continuing. [email protected] village hall. For Heritage Open Day on Sunday 9th Sep- Councillors approved the financial matters st tember we are running an additional tour so Contact:- Margaret on either and accounts for the year ending 31 . March we have tours running at 1.30 and 2.30pm 2018 and the necessary forms were signed. just for that day. You can find more info on [email protected] the Heritage Open Days website 01493780126) In planning the only item was confirmation of https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visitin approval by the Broads Authority of pontoons g/event/guided-tour-of-burgh-castle with bank cutback on the River Waveneyand visitor service moorings at St. Olaves Marina. LOTHINGLAND CLT established with all the documentation signed by members The new police beat officer introduced herself Dear Residents, sent to the solicitors. We will now and said that anti-social behaviour of riding be able to operate under the motor cycles in Belton and Fritton had At a meeting on July 25th , the Trust discussed various matters legislation of the Financial Conduct become an issue, Anti Social Behaviour ‘be and took decisions on the trusts operational future. We agreed Authority. aware’ posters were distributed. to identify land that would be available in the five villages. The three local feeder schools from the villages have been contacted We will be engaging a web designer regarding the design of the trusts logo which has been opened for our site, and (we invite any local The Parish Council meets every other month, to year elevens in those schools. A prize of £25.00 for the person to apply with a quote for the the next meeting is on Thursday September student and another of £50.00 to the school will be awarded to work) so that regular updates and 27th at Fritton Village Hall (7.30pm). For the winning design. The legal identity of the trust has now been progressions of the trust can be further information visit the web site easily accessible to all. We will be frittonwithstolavesparishcouncil.norfolkparish looking to set up a bank account for es.gov.uk/ or contact the Parish Clerk Gabi the trust (with nominated Roesch on 07866 984384. signatories) so that government grants that are available can be paid planning applications. directly to us. The government has Our photograph shows some of the trustees and earmarked £163 million for CLT’s members receiving a cheque from the Great and we will be in an excellent Yarmouth Borough Council that has allowed us to position to apply for funding from move the trust and its operations forward to the that pot. We are expecting to have where we are today. everything in place by the 30th of November at the latest, at which Adrian Myers Chair, Lothingland Community point we will have identified land Land Trust and need which will allow us to start Tel. 07824313792 engaging architects and to make

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VILLAGE VOICE GRANTS

With the on going support from our advertisers the “Village Voice” Management Board is pleased to announce that we are able to make around £3000.00 available for grants to local clubs and organisations this year and that application forms are now available on request from Brian Swan, “Skelmorlie”, Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, e-mail [email protected] and must be returned by Monday October 8th, we intend to present the grants at the Monthly JGI Coffee morning on Saturday November 10th at just after 11am. Late applications will NOT be considered

Please note that groups applying must be based on Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton or St Olaves and and any decisions on awarding the grants will be made by the Village Voice Management Board who reserve the right to refuse or scale down any applications especially if the amount available is oversub- scribed.

A condition of the grants is that groups who are successful must keep “Village Voice” informed on the use of the money awarded, failure to do this will have an adverse effect on any future grants that they might apply for.

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the former Eastern livery. The photograph of the BRANDON LEWIS WRITES Dennis Dart in Flying Banana livery is courtesy of East Norfolk ’m writing this month’s column on a & Suffolk Bus Blog. fine summer’s afternoon having An update on Market Gates Bus Interchange: All the railings returned home from a day have been replaced, the cladding is completed on the pillars campaigning in the Belton area with a and the new bus shelters are in situ. Work on installing new large team of committed activists. We real time information screens in each of the shelters will be knock on doors, deliver newsletters completed by end of August. This leaves improved lighting and send opinion surveys all year and painting to be carried out from September. We also hope round, but I still hear the charge that to see completion of the real time information screens at “we only see you lot at election time” – I suppose that’s the lot of Gorleston High Street completed in September. politicians. We managed to knock on Another project that has been on-going during the summer is over 400 doors and had numerous the upgrade of the forecourt at Vauxhall Station. This is now conversations with residents about well advanced and includes the installation of 2 Pelican the current political situation and crossings, a new re-sited bus shelter and new paving along identified many local issues that need the front of the station. addressing through the council and other public bodies. We do not have much else to report at present. However Alongside the current Brexit negotiations we were asked about there may be issues raised at our public meeting on 16th plans for the Third River Crossing in Great Yarmouth as this will August, 2018 and if so we will report these in the next article. benefit people in this area getting to work or going shopping in the town. It’s thought that around 20,000 vehicles will cross the bridge Following the public meeting we have meetings planned with every day, considerably easing the pinch points experienced at the and Greater Anglia and while we have moment by motorists crossing the town’s other bridges. Norfolk a number of issues to follow up, including the link between County Council has published details of the scheme, along with Belton and Bradwell and an earlier Sunday morning service, initial designs, which is scheduled to commence construction in if there are any other points you would like us to raise, please 2020. However, there is still time to have your say about the write in to the address below. scheme, particularly the operating plan for opening the bridge to ENTUA welcomes new members, in fact more than ever as allow river traffic to pass through, as the county council has we are just about keeping our heads above water meeting launched a consultation, which closes on5th October. You can the costs of printing and postage etc. So please join, we only have your say at www.norfolk.gov.uk/3rc or look out for details and questionnaires in local libraries. It’s a mark of confidence from the ask for a minimum annual donation of £5.00 which helps cover Government that they have provided £98 million to build the bridge our costs for our very informative quarterly newsletter and hire and boost Great Yarmouth’s potential even further by supporting of venues for public meetings. To join please write to ENTUA, the growth of the port, outer harbour and the energy industry. 18 Wensum Way, Belton. NR31 9NY Tony Grice As one consultation opens another one ends! Those of us who are determined to protect Fritton Woods for future generations to enjoy wait with bated breath the outcome of the recent consultation about suitable sites for gravel extraction and quarrying across the county. I continue to monitor the situation and hope that common sense prevails and Fritton is not listed as a preferred site. Likewise, I remain interested in the current application to continue quarrying in Burgh Castle and the impact that this will have on the local community.

ENTUA (East Norfolk Transport Users Association) is a voluntary independent body which monitors bus and rail provision in the East Norfolk Area. Please visit our website www.entua.org.uk

First Eastern Counties have had one of their single-decker Dennis Dart buses painted in `Flying Banana`s` livery and you may have seen this around town. This is the last of a number BOROUGH COUNCILLOR DAVID DREWITT of special liveries that First Eastern Counties has been Firstly let me thank all of the residents who have sent me get well applying to some of its buses within Norfolk and Suffolk. wishes following my major surgery last month, I am recovering Probably there are many of you that will remember when Flying slowly. Banana (trading name for Halesworth Transit) operated in the In the meantime I have been helping residents with several lines of Great Yarmouth area with its first route from Shrublands to enquiries, stream flooding, illegal car parking and speeding, Great Yarmouth starting in 1989. They started with a small planning applications and mechanical street cleaning requests. The fleet of mini-buses which looked like converted `bread vans`. majority of these have been successfully dealt with. On your behalf I am now serving on the following committees at the Alas they were eventually bought out by `First`. Other buses Council, Development Control, Licensing and Housing and in heritage livery are an ALX400 double-decker painted in Neighbourhoods. Great Yarmouth Transport livery and in another I will look forward to meeting more of you as I get back into the ALX400 double-decker painted in Lowestoft Corporation Livery ward and at the coffee mornings in the meantime if you have any and a single-decker Dennis Dart painted in Eastern Counties enquiries I can help you with please don’t hesitate to call or email red livery. In Ipswich there is an ALX400 double-decker me. painted in Eastern Counties livery and in Norwich there are 2 Thank you Cllr David Drewitt single-decker Volvo Wright Eclipse painted in 2 variations of Email address:- [email protected] Mobile:- 07500 125781.

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AFTER SCHOOL TRANSPORT NEEDED

Full time working parents looking for a honest, reliable person to collect our daughter from Somerleyton school and drop her off at the childminder in Belton Monday to Friday term time. Happy to pay towards fuel costs references will be required please call 07766016550 A Great Day had by all who attended on July 27th at All Saints Church

Mr Kevin Lee Head Teacher at Moorlands presented mementos to Mr David Park on his retirement from the Head of Governors

MOORLANDS LEARNERS OF THE YEAR

Moorlands Primary Academy at Belton held a full as- sembly at the end of the Summer term for pupils to be presented with their Learner of the Year certificates and trophies. This was the 8th year that the awards had been sponsored by Belton and District Historical Society, they were represented at the presentation by chairman Ian Walker, vice-chair Bill Richmond and secretary Brian Swan and they were thanked for their continued support by head- master Mr Kevin Lee who emphasised the importance of the awards.

As each pupil, one from each of the 13 classes, was presented with their award one of the class staff explained why that particular child had been selected and in many cases the staff said how difficult it had been to pick the award winner.

Awards went to Toby from Caterpillars class and Leo from Lady- birds (both nursery groups), Charlie from Voles and Eden from Dormice (the two reception classes), Ray from Rabbits (Year 1) Lo- gan from Hedgehogs Leyla from Squirrels. The Foxes winner was Laurel, Otters was Isla, Badgers class winner was Joshua, the Owns award went to Winter, Eagles to Tom and finally Deer to Si- enna All the winners parents had been notified of the awards and many were present to see them received.

After those presentation twelve100% attendance certificates for the full academic year were presented and a special presentation was made to David Park who was retiring as chairman of the School Governors (see report in last months Village Voice).

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POSTIE RETIRES Belton will miss out on new (and old!) Jokes with the retirement which occurred on Au- gust 22nd of long serving postman Tim Malley who has delivered mail to parts of Belton for almost 20 years. Tim has seen changes over the years with his trusty cycle replaced with a van and that little red trolley and the closure of the local sorting office behind the Tesco store which has meant that for his last few months he has been based at the main Yarmouth sorting office. Living in Gorleston he says he will miss the people of Belton but has no special plans for retirement. Village Voice wishes him all the best for the future.

CALDECOTT CHARITY GOLF DAY RAISES £800 The event was declared a great success by the organisers with one fifty five golfers on the course. The weather was far from perfect with strong winds and the occasional downpour. The money raised is being do- nated to support Jessica-Jane Applegate to allow her to continue in her Paralympic swimming endeavours. The Charity Golf trophy was this year won by the team of Roger Rice, Gill Gibbs, John Forde and Harrison Leivers. Numerous other awards were made and there was a very successful raffle. The organisers would like to thank all the competition entrants and all who help make the event such a great success. Special thanks go to Vix and the raffle team and to all who so kindly donated raffle prizes.

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11 Village Voice - September 2018 Rev Rosie writes…. YOUNG AT HEART With the very hot weather it has been lovely on Tuesday mornings to come into the silky cool of the ancient All Saints Church. We have Who knows the deep longings in our hearts and the questions sat together over snacks of sandwiches and cakes to share the minutiae of our days with friends there. An interesting programme of we are asking? I think sometimes there are occasions when events for the coming new season has been put together and we will we don’t even know them ourselves. be having lots of days out, meals in, talks and some craft sessions. I have been been reading in my Bible the You don’t have to have a car to join us as lifts can be organised. So short book of Jonah – the story of a man who if you are over 50 and fancy coming along to our friendship group runs away from what God is asking him to between 10am and 12am just turn up, a warm welcome is assured. do and during a storm is tossed overboard The group is non-religious but quite a few of us do attend the church by the other passengers on the ship as they and there is a celebration of communion once a month following on believed the storm was punishment and Jonah was the one from the regular get together. This is not an obligation and while some to be punished. God sends a big fish (a whale) to rescue him of us join in, others continue with the club meeting. If you have any questions please ring either Sue on 01493 782443 and he spends three days inside the whale before being or Margaret on 01493 780126. spewed up on a beach. Jonah eventually goes to do what God originally asked of him but then complains when God does the rescue he intended. ART EXHIBITION You see God is a compassionate and grace-full God who knew The Great Yarmouth Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Annual the deep longing in the hearts of the people of Nineveh and Exhibition is being held at Great Yarmouth Library from the questions of life they were asking. He knows our deep Wednesday 19th Sept - 28th Sept. , open daily except Sunday longings and questions of life too! 10.00am - 4pm. Jonah was in the belly of the whale when he was the most honest about his situation. I guess in his predicament there ART STUDIO ST ST. OLAVES was nothing else to be than honest. He admits that he has The following workshops will take place at Studio and Gallery,St. Olaves, NR31 9HJ. Booking is essential as numbers are chosen to go his own way, but that God has heard his cry of limited. £10 deposit will secure your place. If you have any questions, distress; when he felt his life was ebbing away he turned back please do not hesitate to ask. 01493488551 or to God. He says “I remembered you, Lord”. [email protected] Saturday 20th Oct 1pm-5pm God had mercy on Jonah. It is God’s very nature to be Introduction to Watercolours £30. merciful, loving, compassionate and kind. God doesn’t If you have never tried watercolours but have always wanted to try, promise that life will always be easy – in fact the Bible is full this is the perfect opportunity. You need your own paints, but if you of accounts of lives where life is far from easy – but God does are not sure what to get, get in touch. You probably need less to start promise to be with us in the storms of life. When the deep than you think. I have some stocks of materials, and can have what surrounded Jonah, and the dangerous currents swirled around you need if I have enough notice. We will run through some basics, then move to a small painting. Tea, coffee and biscuits available all him, Jonah turned to the one who knew him better than he afternoon, You are welcome to bring some lunch. Wed 24th Oct knew himself. 10am-4pm Seascape in Acrylics £45 inc. Lunch. Jonah eventually finds himself restored in every way. He’s A popular workshop. Working through the stages you will create a given a second chance and he takes it. Even then he doesn’t dramatic seascape. You will need your own acrylic materials. An all quit his petty complaints, but God is compassionate and day workshop and includes a light lunch. Inform me if you have any concerned for his well-being as well as the people of Nineveh, dietary requirements. Tea, coffee and biscuits available all day. taking time to teach him and answer the longings of his heart Sat 3rd Nov 1pm-5pm Texture Mediums with Acrylics £35 and the questions he was asking. including some mediums. On Thursday 11th October we shall be Thur 8th Nov 10am-4pm Deconstruction & Reconstruction Watercolour Collage. £45 inc. Lunch. holding an Alpha Introductory evening at Sat 17th Nov 1pm-5pm Mountains in Watercolour. £30. All Saints Church; this will begin at 7pm and Thur 29th Nov 10am-4pm Landscape in Oils (with an acrylic base) include a shared meal. (Further details £45. available on the church website Sat 1st Dec 1pm-5pm Pebeo Mixed Media Paints £40 inc some allsaintsbelton.org.uk ) The Alpha Course paint. will actually begin in November. It is an Tues 11th Dec 10am-4pm Mixed Media Acrylic Landscape £45 opportunity to come and explore what the inc. Lunch. Christian faith is about. Who is Jesus? Where’s God in suffering? Does God heal today? What about the church? May be to find the answers to the questions of life you are asking yourself, or to find some life truths that speak into the deep longing of your heart. If you are interested in finding out more about the Alpha Course, with no further commitment, please get in touch. You can call on The Rectory phone (01493 780210) or email [email protected] There will also be further details in the October edition of Village Voice. If you are interested in finding out more, you could also watch something of Bear Grylls’ story online https://alpha.org/blog/my- greatest-adventure?rq=bear%20grylls and discover more about his description of his life-giving faith: “ Finding a simple faith that empowers my life? To me, that’s been my greatest adventure.”

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14 Village Voice - September 2018 THE VILLAGE VOICE KITCHEN Do you enjoy cooking or at least watching someone else cooking? Do you love hearing the stories behind the dishes as much as learning how to make them? This new column in the Village Voice introduces you to culinary experiences, just that little bit different. Please send in your suggestions, comments and contributions to [email protected]

Aunt Olive’s Fruit Cake (Sue Richmond)

As a person who does not make many cakes and relies on members of the family to produce sponges and Victoria Sandwiches, this fruit cake appealed to me as it is quick and easy to do. There is no particular skill involved, but the result is delicious. As my husband does enjoy a slice of cake occasionally, I was very pleased when his aunt gave me this recipe of hers.

Ingredients;- 4oz Margarine (For one cake) 4oz Dark Soft Brown Sugar 4oz Mixed Fruit 6oz SR Flour 2 medium / large Eggs

Method Mix together the flour, sugar and fruit.

Melt the margarine. Lightly whip the eggs with a fork.

Add the margarine and eggs to the dry Ingredients and mix together well by hand with a spoon.

Line a 1lb Loaf tin and fill with the mixture.

Try the first session for £10 or book the 5 weeks for £45 (No Bake for 1 hour in the middle of oven session 20th Sept, last session Oct 11th) at 175oC / 3-4 Gas reg. Test with a First Aid For Parents, Grandparents and Carers skewer. Turn out of tin and allow to 2 Hour Basic Life Support Baby and Child First Aid Course cool. Cut and enjoy. £10pp Sat 22nd Sept 10-12pm, Moorlands Primary Academy. (This cake will also freeze well if Join us on this 2 hour, fun yet informative Baby and Child Emergen- you wish.) cy First Aid Course. Learn what to do in a first aid emergency so you have the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal with life threaten- ing situations before paramedics arrive. The course covers: Incident management, Primary survey, Uncon- BLOSSOMING BABIES sciousness, Recovery positions, Resuscitation (CPR), Defibrillator MummyNatal Antenatal Re- awareness, Choking and Burns. Babies welcome : laxation 5 Week Course 3 Hour BabyNatal Baby First Aid Course £15pp Starts Thursday 6th Sep- Saturday 22nd Sept 1-4pm, Moorlands Primary Academy. tember 7-8.30pm, Moor- Come and join us for this popular, practical and highly informative 3 lands Primary Academy, hour course to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal Belton with an infant medical emergency before the arrival of paramedics. Suitable for any stage of preg- £15 per person nancy after 12 weeks, for first Course covers: Incident management, Primary survey, Uncon- time or subsequent pregnan- sciousness, Recovery position, Resuscitation (CPR), Choking, cies, regardless of how or Burns, Febrile convulsions and seizures, Bleeding and shock and where you give birth. A lovely way to give yourself 'you' time to focus Rashes, meningitis and sepsis on your pregnancy over 5 weeks, relax in a calming environment and gently help to prepare the body and mind for every type of birth. We break half way through for refreshments and babies are more Course consists of : Mindful breathing and breath awareness tech- than welcome. niques, Birth ball movements, Gentle pregnancy exercise, Medita- Comprehensive paediatric first aid books are also available to tion and relaxation, Birth talk sections and Cake, chat and support purchase at £5. (at all sessions) with other mums-to-be. Supports and runs beautifully alongside the More information and booking details for any classes can be found hospital hypnobirthing course and Pathway to Parenting course. on the website www.blossomingbaby.co.uk Accredited by AoFA , insured, fully trained first aider and primary school teacher.

15 Village Voice - September 2018 THE VILLAGE VOICE HEALTH CHECK Health Check is a regular column in your Village Voice. Each month, a health topic of interest to the general public will be discussed by a health or social care professional. Please feel free to write to [email protected] with suggestions about topics that you would like covered in the future. LEARNING DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH Regi T Alexander

Intellectual ability can be measured using IQ scores. The average IQ Dr Regi Alexander is a Consultant is around 100. Those with a mild learning disability have an IQ Psychiatrist at Hertfordshire between 50 and 70, with a moderate learning disability have an IQ Partnership University NHS Foundation between 30 and 50 and those with a severe learning disability have Trust. Awarded the President’s Medal an IQ below 30. of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2018, he is Editor of the Oxford How common is Learning Disability? Textbook of the Psychiatry of About 2% of the population may have a learning disability. Up to 80% Intellectual Disability, Deputy Editor of of those have only a mild learning disability. the British Journal of Psychiatry-Open and Editor of the Village Voice. He was What about Dyslexia? Is it the same as learning disability? a member of the NICE guidelines panel One of the effects of calling mental retardation, learning disability has on Mental Health Problems in People been to create some confusion between that and ‘specific learning with Learning Disabilities. disability’, also known as ‘dyslexia’. ‘Dyslexia’ also known as ‘Specific Learning Disability (SLD)’ is certainly not the same as Learning Disability. Children and adults with Dyslexia have a specific educational difficulty- usually with reading, writing or arithmetic. Their What is Learning Disability? overall intellectual ability is not reduced.. Learning Disability is a condition that was previously referred to as Mental Retardation. Concerns over the stigmatising effect of that term, What about Autistic spectrum disorders? Is it the same as led the UK to start calling the condition learning disability. In recent Learning Disability? years, the term intellectual disability has been preferred in many Autistic spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder which is quarters. characterised mainly by abnormalities in social development and functioning. While some people with this condition may have a Learning Disability is a condition characterised by learning disability, many do not. Indeed many people with autistic a. delayed developmental milestones spectrum disorders may have an above average intelligence. b. deficits in adaptive functioning and c. reduced intellectual ability What About ADHD? Is it the same as Learning Disability? ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is another Sounds very technical... what do these phrases mean? developmental disorder. It is characterised by overactivity, poor Delayed Developmental Milestones attention span and impulsivity occurring in multiple settings (ie, home, Children’s development follows certain stages. They turn over, sit up, school/ work place, etc). While some people with this condition may crawl, stand-up, walk, run and so on ... at certain ages. These are the have a learning disability, many do not. Indeed many people with motor milestones of development. ADHD may have an above average intelligence.

They babble, utter one or two words, start joining up words, speak in What about Learning Difficulties? Is it the same as learning sentences, communicate well with others and so on ... at certain ages. disability? These are the language milestones of development. I have already told you about a number of developmental disorders now- Learning Disability, Specific Learning Disability (dyslexia), They smile at familiar people, show anxiety near strangers, wave Autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, etc. Within the educational goodbyes, cuddle up for comfort, seek reassurance when distressed, system in this country, all these developmental disorders are grouped play with toys, share with other children and so on ... at certain ages. together and may be called Learning Difficulties. So when you hear These are the social milestones of development. someone has a ‘learning difficulty’, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she always has a diagnosis of learning disability. It can be any In people with learning disability, many of these milestones are of the other conditions listed above too. delayed- ie, they develop either later than the age at which they are meant to develop or they may not develop at all. What about mental illnesses? Is it the same as learning disability? Learning disability is NOT a mental illness. Deficits in adaptive functioning Adaptive functioning refers to the performance of daily activities What are the causes of Learning Disability? required for personal and social self sufficiency. There are over 700 genetic conditions that can cause a learning disability. Down’s syndrome is perhaps the best known of these. They can include reading, writing, arithmetic, other educational abilities, Problems during delivery resulting in brain injury to the newborn, capacity to handle money, activities of daily living like eating, dressing, certain types of infections during pregnancy and illnesses like mobility, toileting, preparing meals, doing household activities, using encephalitis in early infancy can also cause this condition. For many transportation, interacting appropriately with others, behaving people, particularly those with mild learning disability, there may be responsibly, obeying laws... and so on and so forth. no detectable cause.

People with learning disability have difficulties with many of these skills. What other physical conditions are associated with Learning Disability? Reduced Intellectual Ability Learning Disability is often associated with a range of other physical disorders. This can include problems with vision or hearing or

16 Village Voice - September 2018 mobility, respiratory and cardiac conditions, epilepsy, constipation, EAST COAST HOSPICE TRUSTEE DIES urinary tract infections, hypothyroidism, etc. East Coast Hospice Trustee, Margaret Chadd JP, MBE died on July Today, people with learning disabilities die, on average, 15-20 years 14th, aged 96. Hospice Chairperson, Jennifer Beesley said, “If you sooner than people in the general population. Some of these deaths did not know Margaret, you have truly missed something special in are avoidable if the healthcare was better. This is an unacceptable your life. Margaret health inequality. There is a drive to minimize this risk by early Chadd was a very identification and active treatment of potentially life- threatening formidable lady with conditions like pneumonia and sepsis. true ethos. Palliative Care was dear to Learning Disability is not a mental illness. So why are Margaret’s heart, as psychiatrists involved in this field? was CRUSE from the Today, most people with a learning disability live meaningful lives in days with her dear the community. They are however more likely than the general friend Dame Cicely population to develop mental health problems. This covers a wide Saunders. However, range from schizophrenia to mood disorders to dementia. much people tried to make her change her Sometimes people with learning disability may present with behaviour mind, Margaret would suggestive of a mental illness, but they may not have a mental health never move an inch. problem at all. The behaviour may be explainable by a physical illness An independent or the result of stresses in their environment. This must be recognised hospice for the to avoid unnecessary treatments. community on its own land, with good parking Sometimes, they may have a mental illness but the way it presents and for people to have is quite different from how it would in someone without a learning real choice to die with disability. For example, depression and anxiety disorders present dignity in the place of differently in people with learning disability. The presentation of their choice was psychosis and dementia is different too. This must be recognised to Margaret’s goal. East ensure that necessary treatments are made available for treatable Coast Hospice has conditions rather than putting everything down to “just learning suffered its greatest disability.” loss of a colleague and friend. There are not When a mental health problem is identified, the treatments needed enough words for me to personally express my loss of a dear mentor may be different (eg: lower doses of medication, psychotherapy and friend. This makes us more determined to build Margaret Chadd programmes which are adapted, etc). The time frames for treatment House. and the outcomes of treatment are also different. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Psychiatrists who are trained in aspects of learning disability have a Unseen, unheard, But always near, particular expertise on all of the above. They understand the interface Still loved, Still missed and very dear.” between environmental, physical and mental health issues and adopt a bio-psycho-social approach. This ensures that people with learning disability get not just equity of access to mental healthcare, but also FUND-RAISING IN MEMORY OF LAUREN an equity of treatment outcome. Family and friends of a Caister woman who died What about treatments and interventions? from a rare and devastating disease have raised Treatments and interventions are targeted at the associated more than £1000 for the behavioural problems or physical and mental conditions associated James Paget’s Intensive with the learning disability. Care Unit (ICU). Lauren Beckett died aged 28 earlier Early detection and appropriate intervention can significantly improve this year from Scleroderma, the person’s adaptive functioning and quality of life and thus enable a disease which results in them to lead more productive lives. the body’s immune system becoming overactive so that Psychologists, Social Workers, Teachers trained in special needs, it attacks healthy tissue. Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Other Doctors, Speech and Lauren’s father Philip said Language Therapists and Nurses have a role in this process. that staff on the unit had shown exceptional care for Above all, families who are well informed about this condition are the his daughter, who worked for most crucial element of any treatment plan. a number of companies in both Yarmouth and Norwich Information on psychological therapies is available on after studying at Caister High https://www1.bps.org.uk/system/files/Public%20files/id_therapies.pdf School and East Norfolk Sixth Form College. Philip has pledged to raise awareness of Scleroderma – as well as generate funds for Information on good practice in the use of medication is available on research into the disease. “Scleroderma is known as an ‘orphan https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/FR_ID_09_for_website.pdf disease’ because it affects so few people – just 12,000 in the UK,” said Philip. “It’s not only rare but is random too – there appears to be For a comprehensive review of the relevant clinical issues and the no reason why someone should suddenly develop it. That’s why I NICE guidelines for people with Learning Disability and Challenging want to raise money to fund more research into this devastating Behaviour, please go to https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng11 condition.” Philip is now raising money for the Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) charity and has a target of £10,000. To find For a comprehensive review of the relevant clinical issues and the out more about these events and support Philip, you can contact him NICE guidelines for People with Learning Disability and Mental Health on 01493 234846, mobile 07990622926 or e-mail Problems, please go to https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng54 [email protected] For more information on scleroderma, visit www.sruk.co.uk

17 Village Voice - September 2018 OUT AND ABOUT IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD We live in a part of the country blessed with large skies, beautiful landscapes, unspoilt beaches, nature reserves and wildlife. This column usually describes the story of something you can do in a day in and around our villages. This month however, it features the unusual story of a rescue. Please write in with more contributions to [email protected] SWIFT RESCUE Isabel Birtchnell

As evening approached, we felt we had no choice but to take the My husband, Peter, and I love birds and the Swift is a particular Swift somewhere and have one last try to release it back into the favourite of ours’. It is only in this country for a mere 3 months of the wild. A night in our conservatory we were sure would result in certain year to breed before it flies back to South Africa, an amazing migratory death, as it was during the very hot spell of weather. The destination journey for such a small bird. Sadly, the Swift is in serious decline with we decided on was Burgh Castle and as we drove along in the car numbers down by a with the air-con on full pelt, the Swift really livened up and started staggering 50% in the flapping around in the box. It also did its first poo in three and a half last 20 years. hours which we took to be an encouraging sign!

So, imagine our surprise On arrival at Burgh Castle, there was no more flapping inside the when our neighbours box. The bird was once again quiet and we thought “That’s it, we’re tapped on our door to tell too late!” But on peering inside, I could see 2 beady eyes looking at us that a young Swift me. We parked and got out of the car as quickly as possible but had crash landed in their there were people and dogs everywhere. Peter suggested we go garden after being into the churchyard and once safely inside, he picked the Swift out attacked by gulls and of the box and held it aloft, into the breeze which was now getting magpies! The poor thing up. The bird opened and closed its beak a few times as if tasting was panting heavily after the air, and as Peter took a few steps into the breeze, the Swift slowly its ordeal and looked as drew back its wings and then took off, climbing upwards and then if it was going to banking left behind a mature tree, flying high up to join a group of die. We gently Swifts which happened to be circling overhead. dripped water on its beak which it We watched with awe as the Swift flew almost effortlessly with the swallowed and put others, as though nothing had happened, until it was out of sight. It the bird in a shallow was an incredible, emotional moment and one we will never forget. cardboard box waiting for the VILLAGE VOICE DELIVERERS inevitable. But each time we gave it water, the Swift livened up. However, this was The Village Voice Board would like to thank two of our longest followed by a serving deliverers who have given up recently as they have moved period of complete from the Belton area lethargy when we feared the worst. It A few months back Wilma Fuller handed over the Church Lane was such a and Yare Road areas round and has since moved to a new home privilege to be able in Caister. to study the bird at close quarters, the Last month we also lost Eileen and Malcolm Webb who have just markings were moved to near the south coast to be close to other family mem- beautiful. bers, for many years they covered the large Station Road North Round. After a while we Also we have lost our distribution assistant, Dougie Barr who de- phoned Foxy cided it was time to give up, we wish all three well for the future Lodge, the wildlife and are pleased to welcome new deliverers and thank John Bow- rescue centre in man who has taken on the distribution duties. . We were With these changes we are now very short of reserves on our de- told that young Swifts are “high maintenance” and difficult to look after livery list ( It is almost empty!) If you have an hour or so available but we were also given some useful advice. Feeding a Swiftlet to deliver for us once a month we would be very pleased to hear apparently requires prising the beak open and putting in a tasty fly or from you, please call 01493 780776 or e-mail wax worm, something we weren’t too keen to try, the beak is so tiny! [email protected], remember to put your address as we The food is often spat out again too. do our best to allocate rounds near to where you live. At the mo- ment we would also be very pleased to hear from anybody who Every so often, Peter climbed the stepladder we were advised to can deliver around the main part of Butt Lane at Burgh Castle (the position in the garden, with the Swift in one hand to give it height for Oaklands Drive / village sign / Porters Loke area), please contact take-off (as young Swifts cannot take off from the ground) but each us as above. time the poor thing clung on tightly to Peter’s hand and started panting again, obviously still frightened. We had been told that the bird might SOLVE answers on another page orientate itself and fly if it recovered sufficiently, but despite several trips up the ladder, it just wouldn’t go. 342 ÷ 9 + 105 × 6 ÷11 -14 √ = 93 × 6 + 18 √ × 13 – 160 ÷ 4 =

18 Village Voice - September 2018 THE VILLAGE VOICE BOOK CLUB Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy sharing your thoughts with others who enjoy reading? It doesn’t mattier whether you are an aspiring critic or an established one. This column in the Village Voice invites book lovers to write about the books that have touched them. From fiction to poetry, biographies to travelogues. We would love to hear your thoughts. No gebnre is off limits. Please send in your contributions to [email protected]

THE SELLOUT BY PAUL BEATTY Bryson uses true and honest humour Reviewed by Mathew Varghese Patteril to engage the reader and constantly describes situations that, in the past, An intrepid tale, which transcends us as the readers may have been in cultural traditions, this book exposes ourselves. In chapter 21 it says, “How how painful it is to interrogate one’s easy it is sometimes to make enemies thoughts that are influenced by in Britain. All you have to do is stand traditional ethos, prejudiced morality, in the wrong spot or turn your car political correctness and ethnic politics. round in their driveway… or The author who is the first African inadvertently take their seat on a train, American literary figure to be awarded and they will quietly hate you to the the Man Booker prize, rightfully does grave.” Bryson continuously employs justice to evoke readers’ contemplations these ironic features, and this is what on how little we have progressed on the makes this book so amusing. He two important age old human issues – analyses simple everyday activities in enslavement and segregation. great detail, making us both think and chuckle. “You drive around for ages, As a satirist, Beatty through his novel and then spend a small eternity has dissected every aspect of the shunting into a space exactly two historical conflict, stereotype, twisted inches wider than the average car.” Bryson constantly uses logic and correctness of race relations. metaphors, like this, accompanied by many similes to create a vivid The 288 pages of amusing, sharp, contemptible, daring and at times image in the reader’s head. incomprehensible familiarities reflects on the inflictions on human mind by the vagrancies of our existence. The psychologist in him gives a The entirety of the book is written in first person and he frequently glimpse into how selfish human establishments are and challenges uses dialogue. In chapter 18, when the bill arrives after he had finished the readers. his meal, he noticed that the restaurant was trying to make him pay more money, than what was required. Beatty opens the tale with a confession stereotyping an African ‘What’s that?’ I said to the waitress… American living in a ghetto being summoned to the highest law offices ‘Suhvice chawge.’ of the country. In the case 09-2606 Me vs the United States of I looked at her in surprise. America, the author by default puts the Me without any surname which ‘Then why, pray, is there also a space here for a tip?’ could be any one who is aggrieved. The following pages ridicule the She gave a bored shrug. objectivity of the highest law offices, which is “Equal justice under Law”. ‘That’s terrible,’ I said. ‘You’re just tricking people into tipping twice.’ The “Me” wants to exist like any other successful white man by trying The first-person narrative on its own is effective as it keeps the reader to emulate what the authority does- segregate and enslave. The use engrossed by making all the tales we read more personal, as if they of the infamous “N “ word is shrewdly used to project the overall are being told directly to us. Furthermore, as this story is all about philosophical impact through out the novel. travelling all round Britain, there is no doubt that Bryson would meet lots of different people. He describes all the people he meets from Beatty attempts to open our minds to the history of enslavement by different areas well to us so that we have a clear idea of what they clever interweaving of different common day realities that has a are like using dialect words in dialogue, e.g. ‘Suhvice chawge.’ common theme. He does this provocatively, making us uncomfortable (Manchester). Additionally, his emotive language often includes a lot in our own reality. The background of the culmination of the novel is of adjectives like here, for instance, when he says, ‘a bored shrug’. at the open mike event, which he attends. A very thoughtful process This alongside the first-person narrative, makes the reader have the emerges out of scenario, which the author describes eloquently. “When same positive and negative impressions of everywhere Bryson travels my thoughts go back to that evening, I think about my silence. Silence to due to a clear bond being established between the author and can be either protest or consent, but most times it is fear….” How true reader, making each story funnier and more engaging. this is in our own existence in this political world. The closure is very daring when the scene setting is the day when Barack Obama is sworn The structure of his account of his trip around Britain is in in and when Foy Cheshire proclaims that our country, the United States chronological order, making the journey both the author’s and reader’s of America has finally paid its debts. The author questions the other experience to share, as it is in real time. At the start of every chapter, debts to the Native Americans, to the Californian Condor which he will state the time and place where and when he is or where and disquiets readers of the same theme of enslavement and segregation. when he is going. Like at the beginning of chapter 10 it reads, “I spent the night in Lyme Regis and passed the following morning poking The Sellout won the Man Booker Prize, the National Book Critics Circle about in town before catching a bus to Axminister and a train to Award and the John Dos Passos Prize. It is published on kindle by Exeter…” Bryson is very clear in what he is writing about and leaves One World Publications and is available on paperback from £5.67. no room for ambiguity and so, accompanied by simple word choice and a good mix of complex and compound sentences throughout, a NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND BY BILL BRYSON stable platform is formed that keeps the reader interested and more Reviewed by Daniel Tharian (age 15) attentive on the tales he has to tell. It creates a sort of bond between the author and reader making each story funnier and more engaging. This book is all about Bill Bryson’s accounts from travelling around Britain before moving back to the States. This book is filled with irony Notes from a Small Island is published by Transworld Publishers and and humour throughout, constantly keeping the reader engaged. is available in paperback from £4.04.

19 Village Voice - September 2018 THE MALCOLM METCALF COLUMN Malcolm Metcalf is the past president of the Great Yarmouth Naturalists Society. His Nature Notes is one of the Village Voice’s longest standing and best loved columns. He can be contacted on 01493 661138. You can also write to him at at 43 Magdalen way, Gorleston, NR31 7BW or on [email protected]

MALCOLM’S NATURE NOTES y nature correspondent in Scotland David Sutcliffe e-mailed this rare and delightful photo he managed to get of a parent Swallow about to feed its young, well worth a look.

On Saturday August 4th. Alan Collier suggested we go for a cycle ride to Burgh Castle to view the ruins and amble around that area. He on his fast racing bike, myself on my old comfortable, easy riding trusted steed, made easier for me when he pumped up its tyres. Luckily,despite being nearly aged 85, I can still enjoy riding my bike. On the way we decided to call in Hall Farm Fishing Lakes, these seemed very popular with many anglers enjoying a summers day I was most impressed how both anglers treated these fish with the fishing. We met up with two of them, Brandon Colby from Belton and utmost care. After netting, the fish were transferred gently into a Harrison Brown from Bradwell. They told us they were fishing for Carp. large wet box, this enabled the hook to be carefully removed, then They each had two rods and seemed to have a huge amount of fishing put back slowly into the lake, at no time did I think the fish was equipment, including tents, tackle and baits. Having already caught under any stress. For Alan and myself it was the first time we had several fish, which had been returned to the lake, we decided to stay ever seen such large freshwater fish caught. ( he took both photo- awhile to see if their luck would continue. graphs) It was a privilege to witness this interesting and exciting It was evident by the huge splashes we could see that there were event and I thank both anglers for making it possible. We never did some Carp nearby. get to Burgh Castle ruins, still there's always another day. Soon after Brandon's rod gave a sudden Until the 1600’s Common Carp ( Cuprinus carpio ) were stocked as jerk, he told us a fish a food in the fish ponds of Monasteries,but were uncommon else- had been hooked, where, hey are now widely distributed in the British Isles, but however just as he absent from Scotland, apart from a few lakes in the lowlands. In the was getting a net to summer Common Carp forage in mid-water and near the surface, catch it, suddenly it the ideal conditions are shallow water, a muddy bottom not much was gone. But within a shade and plenty of sun. In winter they retreat to deeper water couple of minutes his other rod was bending and he reeled in a beautiful fish of around 7 lbs. Just after that Harrison had a bite, this seemed a larger fish by the way the rod was bending, it was between 10 - 11lbs.

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EVENTS AT THE NEW ROAD SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE

BELTON BOWMEN

Belton Bowmen are moving to their Winter venue after the August Bank Holiday Monday session at New Road, they will however not be meeting on September 3rd. The reason for the week off is that the groups leader Duncan Wyer MONDAY ACTIVITY is taking part on the ‘Three Peaks Challenge’ and is hoping to raise MORNINGS sponsorship for the Norfolk based charity Nelsons Journey. The CENTRE POST CODE MONDAY ACTIVITY charity supports children and young people u p to their 18th birthday NR31 9JP MORNINGS who have experienced the death of a significant person in their life. They provide a range of support, appropriate for the needs of each I attended The Norfolk day held at Bookings child or young person. This may include one-to-one support and All Saints Church. Belton, on Fri- opportunities to meet others their age who have also experienced a Tel Kate (01493 602960) day July 27th. bereavement. Duncan will have sponsorship forms available at the or Peter (01493 780703) archery evenings, he can also be contacted by e-mail at I was there most of the afternoon [email protected] th and early evening. The amount of information available on the day From Monday September 10 the archery group will meet at was inspiring. The speakers shared some staggering statistics as well Wroughton Primary Academy, as always there is a warm welcome as down to earth information on what’s happening right now in our for new members of all ages and abilities. Juniors 6pm-7pm (£3.50 communities. Lots of refreshments and food and super entertainment, per session) Adults Club 7pm-9pm (£5 per session) Tel Duncan were available on what possible was the hottest day of the year so far. (01493) 780418 (please use the staff entrance at the school). For those that organized and supported the whole event. Well done you!! and Thank you. BEEBOPS SENSORY MUSIC & DANCE SESSIONS Book NOW for September. Belton Activity Morning runs its classes at the Premier Room, New Road Sport & Leisure Centre on Monday Mornings. All single sessions Classes are held at the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre are £2.50. every Tuesday during term time, at 10am there is Family Time Class (Mixed, ages 0-5) and from 11am Babies Class ( Birth to Chair Based Exercise at 9.30am to 10.15am. This session aims to walking). It is £4 for one child, siblings at half price. improve your daily functional movements which can increase your confidence. Also improve posture, balance and co-ordination which is essential for daily living. Refreshments follow the first session for 20 For further information and booking visit the web site minutes. www.beebopsltd.co.uk.BEEBOPS SENSORY MUSIC & DANCE SESSIONS Senior Circuits at 10.45am to 11.30 am finished at the end of July to be replace by Nordic Walking. If you have seen it advertised, then Book NOW for September. this would be a great opportunity to learn with Sallyann a licenced instructor. She has been teaching the Nordic Walking technique for 9 Classes are held at the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre years in the area. We will go Nordic walking from the Sports Centre every Tuesday during term time, at 10am there is Family Time during September. Monday October 8th will see the return of Senior Class (Mixed, ages 0-5) and from 11am Babies Class ( Birth to Circuits. walking). It is £4 for one child, siblings at half price.

Finally, I would like to use this opportunity to say Thank you for the For further information and booking visit the web site wonderful birthday presents and cards given to me at my party on 16th www.beebopsltd.co.uk. July. I invited my family and friends to come along and take part in our BEEBOPS SENSORY MUSIC & DANCE SESSIONSBook NOW for exercise morning and be part of our group. It really gave me some September. lovely memories. Thank You. Classes are held at the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre every Tuesday during term time, at 10am there is Family Time Class (Mixed, Please note. There will be No classes Bank holiday Monday 27th ages 0-5) and from 11am Babies Class ( Birth to walking). It is £4 for August and No classes on Monday October 1st 2018 as I will be on one child, siblings at half price. Holiday . For further information and booking visit the web site Please Contact Sallyann on 07599044806 or email www.beebopsltd.co.uk. [email protected] leaving your name and contact number for me to contact you. JOLLY TOTS & JOLLY BABIES Spaces from September 12th. PILATES WITH HAYLEY There are two weekly Pilates classes at Jolly Tots (9.30am-10.45am) is a friendly stay and play group for beginner and intermediate suitable for all under 5’s and Jolly Babies (11am-12pm) from birth. I aim to levels of fitness on Mondays at the Premier provide a fun and stimulating environment for children to interact, Room New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, learn and play and for parents, grandparents and carers to meet Belton, 6.00-7.00pm and 7.05-8.05pm with limited spaces available, other local families whilst enjoying a cuppa! we will be using bands, toning balls, spikey balls, toning circles and Jolly Tots and Jolly Babies sessions run every Wednesday (term weights. There are also spaces in the beginners classes at Lound time only) at New Road Sports and Leisure Centre, ample free Village Hall on Wednesday mornings . (10am and 11.15am - parking available. Sessions include free play, messy/sensory play, 12.15pm ). A new block of classes for six week at Belton costing £48 craft activity (often based on a theme) snack time and a song commences on September 10th . Hayley also runs numerous other time. Jolly Tots is £2.50 per session, Jolly Babies £1.50 and 50p local classes. To book call 07767 864568 or email per sibling. [email protected] . Contact Shelley 07767389789. Hope you can join us.

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GREAT YARMOUTH STROKE GROUP. The Stroke Group had lunch at the Piece Hotel ,Gorleston, organised by the groups treasurer, Margaret Hilton. Contact Sue Casey for details of the group on 01493 781846, we meet at the New Road Centre on Thursday afternoons, returning after the August break on Thursday September 6th. (2-4pm)

DOWN THE GARDEN PATH

fter a very long spell of hot and dry weather we have at last experienced some very heavy rain and the garden is looking a little the worse for wear. We have been lucky as we have quite a deep well in our back garden built at the same time as the house and I know that there are several others belonging to the old houses on both sides of Station Road South and I expect in other areas of the village. We used to water all the plants with well water when we had the nursery and it never ran dry nor did it this year albeit that we were only using the well for the front garden.

I am not expecting great things from the vegetables this year although our tomatoes have produced a heavy crop together with the strawber- ries. I am very disappointed with my greengages. There was a lot of blossom in the spring but we have had very little fruit. I am hoping that the Victoria plumb will do better.

Petunias have been magnificent this year especially in the hanging baskets. They should continue to flower, provided they are fed and watered until the first frosts. We grew a new variety of Impatien called ‘SunPatiens’ so far they have been impeccable giving exceptional ROADWORKS IN SEPTEMBER outdoor performance. Said to be tough, easy to grow with low mainte- nance, flowering until the first ‘hard’ frost. They are huge and come in a wide range of colours. We will hope to grow them again next year. At the time of writing we are aware of three sets of roads I think I have said it before but the autumn is the best time of year to closures that will have a major plant shrubs of all kinds while the ground is still warm. They can then effect on traffic in the Village become established and make good root growth before the onset of Voice area, all three have been winter. Dig the area thoroughly adding garden compost, well-rotted requested by Essex and Suffolk manure and rake in a generous sprinkling of bone meal. Ornamental Water. and fruit trees (unless container grown) should not be available until they have lost their leaves. Planting usually takes place between Burgh Castle : Mill Road is to November and March. be closed yet again , this time near to the junction with Butt Lane for three days from September 10th for a new domestic connection, Looking Up as well as being a short cut to Yarmouth from Belton it will mean that the service 5 bus will not serve the Cherry Tree corner area. After planting a few different sun flower Browston : Here Browston Lane will be closed (also September seeds this one has not 10th -12th ) to enable a major new water main to cross the road, this will mean to access to or from Browston from the link road stopped growing. (Beaufort Way) junction. At present it is 11 feet 4 inches or 3.45 Bradwell : From September 17th work starts on the major issue metres. All without rain. reported last month, the nine months of closuress on the A143 If you have a plant that through Bradwell for a new water main to be installed down the can beat this then centre of the road. From September 17th the section Burnett Road please take a / Primrose Way will be closed, followed by the Primrose Way / photograph of it and Church Lane length. These two parts should be completed by th send it to the Village December 14 when the whole road will reopen for the Christmas period . The recommended diversion is via the new link road Voice and we will (Beaufort Way) to get to and from Gorleston and Great Yarmouth. publish it next month. Remember that this work will continue through Bradwell in 2019.

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BELTON FUN DAY & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

The sun shone and the New Road Sports Field was packed for this year's Belton Funday and Classic Car Show on August 4th. A crowd of 4000 people enjoyed a magnificent line up of classic cars and bikes and a variety of entertainment that kept everyone happy. Dinosaurs, Vikings, superheroes, princesses, birds of prey, punch and Judy and fire breathing were all on show in the arena.

Many local businesses, charities and organisations had stalls and were able to raise their profile and much needed funds. Support from the local community is important and the organisers, Karen and Phil Welsby, are pleased that businesses such as Pertwee and Back, Tescos, Clems skip hire and Youngs Takeaway and organisations like Bushcrafters Back to Basics are prepared to help. Karen and Phil would also like to thank Kevin Gipson the caretaker at the New Road Sports Field who went above and beyond his duties several times before and after the event. It is hoped the community can really get involved even more in the future.

Phillp & Karen.

Footnote : The organisers should be praised for an excellent event, one of the best in the area, which ran so very smoothly due to their organisation and planning - there have been various comments of praise on local social media - Well done to everyone involved!

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SCOUTS NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS MOBILE LIBRARY - A STOP NEAR YOU Belton Scouts will be collecting old newspapers (sorry - Belton only) Why not make use of the Norfolk Mobile Library service, now with on Saturdays September 8th and October 6th papers should be put longer loan periods and no charges for overdue books, take full ad- outside properties by 8.45am to ensure collection, please remember vantage of the mobile library by reserving, for a 60p charge, your do not make bundles too large as some of the collectors are younger books online, or on the library, and having them brought to you and members of the group. your family, there are plenty for you to choose from, such as: large print, audio tapes and children’s titles. Glossy magazines, leaflets, greetings cards and old telephone direc- tories can all be included with your papers. Visiting 4 weekly on a Wednesday the current stops are: 11:35 – 11:45 : St Olaves - Priory Close For information about the local Scouts or the paper collections 11:50 – 12:05 : Fritton - New Road. please call 01493 780965. Please note that if you have left 15:00 – 15:55 : Belton - Moorlands Primary Academy papers at a Bracon Road address in the past they should now / Children’s Centre. 16:00 – 16:15 : Belton - Alderslea, 7, Station Road be left outside at 6, Station Road North, Belton, NR31 9NF South. 16:20 – 16:35 : Belton - Amhurst Gardens. ARE YOU AN 16:40 – 17:00 : Belton - St Robert’s Way. ORGANISER?

The next visits are on September 5th and October 3rd. Could you organise For more information please contact Norfolk Mobile Library Service entertainment evenings at on 01603 222303 or email [email protected] the JGI? Possible two or three times a year. MONEY & DEBT ADVICE It is a great venue for village events, dance, Free, impartial and confidential advice and guidance on a range of concert, film show, money and/or debt issues is available at the Village Green Children’s concert. Centre, Belton from a representative from D.I.A.L on the last Thurs- If you are interested day of every month (1.00 – 3.00pm) , The next dates are September please contact the 27th and October 25th. For more information call 01493 789562 or Trustees found on the JGI e-mail [email protected]. Page.

PAUL SMITH MCIAT Architectural Services Plans drawn for Local Authority approval. House Extensions New Builds and Loft Conversions Local Friendly Service Call Paul or Vicky on Tel: (01493) 781930 Mob 07779 905296 paulsmith@ paulsmithplans.co.uk

24 Village Voice - September 2018 EVENTS AT THE JOHN GREEN INSTITUTE WEDNESDAY MORNING DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB JGI MONTHLY COFFEE DROP - IN MORNING We meet every Wednesday The next meeting will be at the The September coffee morning from 10.30am til JGI at 7.30 pm on Friday 7th morning will be on noon. Come and have September. “A single Tree” is the Saturday 8th shot of the month. We will be between 10 and tea/coffee with cake and a looking at “The Colour of Light” 11.30am. Come along and great chat with friends. as well as various controls on the have a chat and catch up on Catch up with what’s on in the camera. All welcome no matter news. Tea/coffee bacon butty village and raise any points what level of photography you and biscuits, much cheaper HALL POST CODE NR31 9JG you would like passed on to are at. than the major coffee houses. any authority. The club now has a Facebook Free swap Jig Saw table and Hall Trustees Everyone made welcome. Group “Belton Camera Club” and Village Group Raffle. Bill Richmond Give us a try and you could as a member you will have There is concern that these Roger Gowen (Chair) be surprised how easy it is to access to it to keep up to date of monthly coffee mornings are happenings and any exciting losing support following the Robert Goffiin make new friends. Terry Ladbrook event that might crop up. stopping of the Bric a Brac A date to put in your diary is Contact Bill on 780822 for more stall. Bridget Lawrence Wednesday September 12th information. The Trustees want them to Michael Farrell when a representative from continue so it is up to you to Faye Green (Sec) Arthritis Care is going to come JGI QUIZ NIGHTS support the event and allow the local raffle table to WEEKLY AT THE JGI a give us a short talk. As nearly everyone suffers to The next village quiz nights at continue as well as being a the JGI are on Fridays great social place to meet. YOGA - On Monday morning at some extent from this horrible condition it should be an September 28th and October If you have any ideas of what 10.15am £2.50 per session. 26th at, 7.30pm. you might like to see at the hall Please bring a floor mat and interesting talk. Call Sue on Teams of 4 - £5 per team - why on these monthly Saturday towel with you. Contact Julie 780822 for more details. not put a team of family, friends mornings then please contact on 01493 780121. HISTORY SOCIETY or neighbours together and join one of the trustees above. SHORT MAT BOWLS - Mon- in the very friendly evening. No At the August coffee morning day Afternoons 2-4pm 01493 prior entry booking needed, just the Belton Football club made 444041 After the Summer break Belton & District Historical Society turn up with your team and have £65 but without support from BINGO - Sessions are held on a fun evening. other members of the club. Monday evenings at 7.30pm, recommences with some of our members joining with the everyone welcome. SHORT MAT BOWLS Wednesday Drop In for a Trip to ARE YOU AN PILATES - This is on Tuesday Come and give your hand a try Cambridge on September 13th, ORGANISER? mornings (9 -10am) Suitable at this indoor entertaining sport. The club events for the Autumn for men and woman of all ages No bowls needed as all woods are as follows, all Sundays at the Could you organise and abilities . Pilates improves provided. Every Monday JGI with a 2.30pm start, entertainment evenings your posture, balance, flexibility between 2pm and 4pm. Contact admission £3.00, members £2.00 and core strength £6.00 per Mike on 444041 for information. at the JGI? person. For information call :- Possible two or three Lorrain on 07747 720139. September 16th “Walks Through BELTON WI times a year. LINE DANCING EASY BEGIN- Teenage Years” a talk about Next meeting at the JGI at It is a great venue for NERS CLASS - Every Tuesday Great Yarmouth in the 1960’s with 7.30pm on Tues 11th Sept. For Colin Smith, based on his village events, dance, (10.30-am - Noon) No partners our Harvest Supper.(Please bring concert, film show, needed, easy paced with a vari- previous talk this should be a very a glass) The “Westend Waiters” concert. ety of music Call 07788 interesting afternoon will entertain us. The Competition 408801. October 21st “Gone in Our is “Make a Cake” If you are interested OVER 50/60's - Every Tuesday lifetime” (The Herring Industry Contact Liz on 780494 or Sue on please contact the Afternoon (2 - 4pm) Contact another old favourite returns for 780822 Trustees found on this Norma on 01493 780447. this one, David McDermott Page. 1st BELTON GUIDES - Every November 18th “A Full Circle Tuesday (In term time) (6.45- Career -Weekly to Weekly” a 8.30pm. 01493 667311 talk by Anne Edwards who has BELTON ART GROUP - Every very recently retired as coastal Wednesday (2 - 4pm) For any editor for Archant, Anne’s area forms of art & crafts for informa- covered Great Yarmouth, plus tion call Jan on 01493 488683. more recently Lowestoft and WEIGHT WATCHERS - Meet Beccles as well. Wednesdays from 6.15pm. We also have the monthly JGI CRAFT GROUP – Every Thurs- Coffee Morning raffle on Saturday day (7-9pm) No matter what October 13th crafts you do why not come along £3 per session Tel. Linda Please remember to look at our 07721 599559 web site for stories and a very LINE DANCING FOR BEGIN- large local photograph gallery NERS - Every Friday (10.30am- (www.beltonhistory.co.uk ), For Noon) No partners needed, information on the club you can easy paced with a variety of also call our chairman, Ian Walker music Call 07788 408801. on 07887640385.

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Moorlands Year 6 FRIENDS OF MOORLANDS Head to Latitude Thank you to all of those who visited us at the Belton Fun Day. We For the third year in a row raised £230 towards the trim trail. now, Year 6 at Quite a few people purchased school uniform from our New2U stall at Moorlands once more £1 each. If you have any uniform items that are too small, or no longer took part in Schools Day at the Latitude needed, please drop them into Belton Pet and Hardware or at school reception. Festival on Friday 13th July at Henham Parents and the Children both benefit from this venture. Park. Latitude regularly plays host to over Looking ahead to the upcoming academic year, I have to stress that we are 40,000 people for the three day festival and desperate for new helper friends. has a well-deserved reputation for being We don’t have enough helpers at this time to run another Disco next term, so it the family friendly festival. really is up to you. The children arrived in school for an 8am Helping out could just be safeguarding a fire exit during a school disco, helping start bedecked in appropriate festival attire; to fill juice jugs or selling a few sweets. face paints, flowers in hair and a variety of It’s simple to join. Fill out our form, the school supply a free DBS check, you can stylish headwear (there was even a flashing then opt to join our private Facebook page where we generally do all our red Trilby!). The adults accompanying them planning. even got in on the action, which was great. That’s it, there is no pressure to help, just keep an eye out for something you Like always, there was plenty for the would like to help out at when events are being arranged. children to do, far too much in fact to Breydon / Moorlands 40th Anniversary. squeeze into one day, There were many highlights, including a beatboxing workshop Did you know that next year is the 40th anniversary of the school. We are planning and Bollywood dancing. The children were to celebrate this milestone with a number of activities and events next year. also extremely excited to meet Jack and I would like to gather as many photos and memories from the school’s history as Tim of Britain’s Got Talent fame. possible so a display can be made. If you have any photographs you could share, Overall, a great day was had by everybody please get in touch with me at [email protected] and we look forward to going again next I can scan any photos and pass them back if required. year. Many thanks, YOUTH REPORT Alex. Chairman, Friends or Moorlands & School Governor. Children and young people are a vital part of the All Saints Church family. We seek to Our remaining sessions this year are 5th September, 3rd October ,7th November, and 5th demonstrate God's love in action and December; at the church encourage children, young people and their Rock Solid families to know Jesus Christ and enter into a For children in school years 3-6 Thursdays during term time, 5-6pm . Join us for fun and relationship with Him and grow in faith, so friendship! We do craft activities, play games (including football), have fun on the they can experience the ''life in all its fullness'' trampoline (weather permitting) and have a great tuck shop. We also spend a short time that Jesus came to give. talking about a story from the Bible. Entrance is free, but you might like to bring money for Children are free to be children at All Saint's sweets. Belton! There are sofas and toys at the back We return from our summer break on the 13th of September at The Stables in The Rectory of the church. On Sunday mornings, all Gardens then after half-term at the church. children are welcome to join the Kids Work Youth at Belton Church which runs during the main talk ( except Cafe For young people at High School. Thursdays during term time, 7-8.30pm. The Youth Group Church Sundays when we are together). meets to explore what it means to be a Christian and follow Jesus; there is a mixture of Messy Church Bible study, prayer, fun and games, as well as social events. We 'do life' together, Usually the first Wednesday of the month 6- supporting and encouraging each other through ups and downs, as we seek to grow in our 7.30pm. Families are welcome to come along faith. We return on13th September and meet in the church building. together to church with a difference! Messy The Hub Church starts with a meal, followed by a Bible For children in school years 6 – 11. Alternate Fridays during term time 6-9pm. The Hub is story, then a variety of crafts and activities for a safe place for young people to relax, be themselves and spend time with their friends (or everyone to join in with, ending with a prayer make new ones!) A variety of activities are available including table tennis, table football, and a song of worship. Messy Church is free! pool, crafts and a tuck shop. Entrance is 50p but the first time is free. We return from our (But donations towards costs are welcome) summer break on 14th September in the church building. Bruce Gearie Youth Worker

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Note from this months editor VILLAGE GREEN CHILDREN'S CENTRE I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Regi and Rosie Bunn for a magnificent day on July 27th at the Church. To obtain such a wonderful spectrum of speakers was a credit to Regi and the great organisation of the day was mainly down to Rosie and her large band of helpers from the Church who kept everyone fed and watered. It was a triumph for the village. Bill Richmond ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SPEEDING The Village Green Children's Centre is based on the Moor- VEHICLES IN BURGH CASTLE!!!! lands Primary Academy site and has been here offering Burgh Castle Community Speedwatch are looking for new services for 10 years this year to Belton and surrounding members to help slow down the traffic, it dosn’t take long villages, we support at least 400 families each year in some to train and you only have to commit to a couple of hours way, with about 900 children aged 0-5 living in the area. a month thereafter. Some families receive more in depth targeted support from our Family Support Worker and others access our universal If you are interested in joining our Speedwatch team then please activities and services. Many of the families in universal contact the co-ordinator [email protected] services comment on the benefit to them of meeting other or telephone 01493 780452 local parents here at the centre. We offer any family with a child aged 0-5 years ; • Family Health Information and support - 0-19 Healthy Child The Guides start the autumn sessions at the JGI Programme referrals, Baby weigh clinics, Antenatal Courses on Tuesday September 11th at 6.45pm for new parents to be , referrals to Parent and infant mental health services, & Child and adolescent Mental Health Serv- ices, Adult Mental Health, Speech and Language Therapist, NORFOLK CHURCHES CYCLE RIDE Healthy Lifestyles, Breastfeeding support, Infant feeding As- On Sept.8th Paul Nicholls will again be taking part in sessment Clinic referrals, referrals for support with Drugs the Norfolk Churches Sponsored Cycle Ride on behalf and Alcohol. of Burgh Castle Church and will be around the village • Advice and support to help parents care for their family seeking sponsorship over the next few weeks, Tax (Housing, Parenting, Cooking, Accident prevention) • Early Learning for children (SEND, Portage, Early Years, paying sponsors are reminded that their donation can behavioural support, be Gift Aided allowing the Trust to claim a further 25p • Parent/carer and Toddler Play activities for each £1 given. • Finance Hardship Support, Education and Training oppor- tunities, Debt and benefit advice, Food Bank BELTON JUDO CLUB • Job vacancy information, volunteering opportunities Ryan King, Belton Judo Club’s most experienced player and assistant coach, finished on a high leading up to We work with the local community, schools, childminders, a well-deserved two-week break by nurseries and local churches and one example that winning the Eastern Area Open Cham- happens on a daily basis during the week Monday to Friday pionships with a 100% record, three is the co-ordination of the surplus food donation from the ippon wins with no score or penalty local supermarket. We communicate each week day, all year against him. The event was attended with various volunteers and groups in the community to by competitors from all over the UK arrange the collection and distribution of food to various and Europe and Ryan’s best throw of support groups. For example every Thursday the local Stroke the day was a superbly executed drop Group receives boxes of surplus food to distribute to their seoi-nage against a Belgian player attendees. which later attracted many complimentary comments. Our Centre is open all year Monday to Friday 9am-4pm for families living in Belton and beyond as our services are Belton Judo Club run two junior sessions every Tuesday and one available and cover a wider area of villages including Brad- junior and one two-hour open senior session every Wednesday at well, Burgh Castle, Browston, . We the New Road Sports and Leisure Centre in the village under the have good links with all four local primary schools and sup- watchful eye of Dominic King, ex-British Champion and Youth Olym- port children and families across all of these villages. pic Silver medallist who trained and competed at National and We have worked closely with the local Church and the International level for many years. Not many villages have a club run Church Pantry for at least the past 5 years as we have by a coach at this level so take the opportunity to try this excellent families in the community who sometimes struggle to buy Olympic sport, the first month is FREE OF CHARGE so you have food for their family in crisis situations. In particularly the nothing to lose, who knows, it could be a life-changing move and you parish people who attend the church have been very kind in may never look back. remembering our families at Christmas time and have provid- ed extraordinary gifts and very generous food parcels which All our sessions will run through the summer holidays apart from a has meant so much to the families. two week break from 13th August to Sunday 26th August inclusive. We are a non profit making organisation and always try to All other sessions at all venues will run as normal. ensure that the money we have is used wisely for maximum benefit to families. We are often supported by other organi- Dominic King Judo & MMA Academy is able to accommodate new sations and individuals who receive donations and we like to members at our Judo clubs in Belton so anyone wishing to join either ensure we can help other organisations or individuals if at all of the clubs should just turn up any Tuesday (under 8s 4.30, over 8s possible. 5.30) or any Wednesday (all juniors 5.30 to 6.30) and Open mat for If you are a parent or carer and would like to register and all styles/disciplines 6.30 to 8.30 only £6 per person for two hours at receive more information about our services or if you are part the New Road Sports Pavillion or contact Dominic on 07977 432756 of an organisation or individual who would like to make a or email on [email protected] or contact him via Face- donation or support our centre in some way please call us on book. Other venues/days are available if Tuesday or Wednesday is not convenient, all session times and venues can be found on our 01493 789562 or email website, www.fightingfitjudo.co.uk. [email protected] The photo shows Ryan on the rostrum with his gold medal.

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1st Belton Guides (6.45 - EVERY FRIDAY Sun Sep 9 (10.30am) Holy GUIDE TO EVENTS 8.30pm) JGI- 01493 667311 Line Dancing for Beginners Communion @ Belton EVERY MONDAY Belton Badgers Youngest sec of (10.30am-Noon) JGI, Ring Sun Sep 9 (6.30pm) Evening Chair Exercises (9.30am) & St. John Ambulance (6-7pm Term 07788 408801. Celebration @ Belton Senior Circuits - New Road Time) Compass Centre, Boys & The Hub (Open youth group) Mon Sep 10 (7.30pm) Burgh Sport Centre - Supervised Girls 7-10 years 01493 780418 (6-9pm Sep 14 & 28) Belton Castle V/Hall - Monthly Parish instruction 07599 044806 St. John Ambulance Cadets (6- Church - years 6 & above - Council Meeting Yoga (10.15 - 11.15am) JGI - 7.15pm Term Time) Compass 07783573210 Tue Sep 11 (11am) 01493 780121 Centre Boys & Girls 10-16 years NOTE Belton Scouts Traditional Service of Holy Play & Weigh Baby Group & 01493 780619 (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) meet Communion @ Belton Church Baby Cafe - Breastfeeding St. Olaves Art Group (7.30pm) in Belton Tue Sep 11 (7.30pm) JGI - support (1 – 2.30pm) Village St. Olaves Village Hall Tel: 01493 EVERY SATURDAY Belton W.I, Harvest Supper . Green Children’s Centre. 488276 Pooch Paws Dog Training 780822 Refreshments 01493 789562 EVERY WEDNESDAY (9am -1pm) 1 hour sessions St. Wed Sep 12 (10.30am) Short Mat Bowls (2-4pm ) Jolly Tots (9.30-10.45am) Under Olaves V/ Hall 07841 040171 Traditional Holy Communion JGI 01493 444041 5’s ( (11am-Noon) Birth to Walking @ Burgh House Bingo Night (7.30pm) JGI All - New Road Sport Centre 07767 Weekly, details 01493 780965 Wed Sep 12 (1.30-2.30pm) welcome 389789 EVERY SUNDAY New Road Centre. Belton Ring Craft (8pm) St. Olaves Drop In Coffee Morning (10.30- Burgh Castle Roman Fort Parish Clerks Surgery Village Hall, Training noon) JGI All welcome (2.30pm) Free Guided Tours Sun Sep 16 (9.30am) Lunch & Social Club (Age Morning Prayer @ Burgh dogs/owners for the show EVENTS THIS MONTH Concern) (12-3pm) Kings Head, Castle 01502 569243 Every Wed - Fri (10am -4pm) Belton 01493 262052 Sun Sep 16 (10.30am) Cafe Burgh Castle V / Hall open - Belton Art Club (2-4pm) JGI Church @ Belton REVISED Belton Bowmen - Bargain stall / Refreshments Arts/crafts/hobbies 01493 488683 Sun Sep 16 (2.30pm) JGI - New Road Field. (MOVE to Sat Aug 25 (Noon -4pm) Pooch Paws Dog Training (5- Belton History Soc. ‘Walks Wroughton Primary Belton Rectory - Old Style Fete 8pm) 1 hour sessions St. Olaves Through Teenage Years’ Talk Academy from Sept 10th) & Dog Show to support Youth Village Hall 07841 040171 by Colin Smith Juniors/family (6-7pm) £3.50, & Children’s work Judo group for Juniors (5.30- Tue Sep 18 (7.30pm) New Adults (7-9pm) £5 01493 Sat/Sun Aug 25/26 (Noon - 6.30pm) New Road Sport Centre Road Sport Centre. Belton & 780418 6pm) Open Art Studio, Meet 07977 432756 Browston Parish Council . the Artist Postcode NR31 9HJ Slimming World (5.30-7.30pm) meeting Pilates (Beginners/ Herringfleet Lodge Kings Head Consultant Sue Tel Wed Sep 19 (10am-4pm) intermediate) 6 & 7.05pm Sun Aug 26 (9.30am) Morning 07897 532922 Burgh Castle V/Hall - New Road Sport Centre Prayer @ Burgh Castle 3rd Bradwell Rainbows (5.30- MacMillan Coffee Morning 07767 864568 Sun Aug 26 (10.30am) 6.30pm Term Time) Burgh Castle Fri Sep 21 (7.30pm) Fritton Morning Celebration @ Belton Village Hall Village Hall - Bingo EVERY TUESDAY Thu Aug 30 (1-3pm) Village Weight Watchers Sign in 6.15pm, Sat Sep 22 (10am-Noon) Pilates Fitness (9am) JGI – Green, Children’s Centre. talk 7pm JGI 07546 023143 Moorlands - Basic Life £6. Improve posture/core Money/Debt Advice strength 07747 720139 Open Mat for Martial Art (6.30- Support & Child First Aid Baby Massage OR Baby 8.30pm) New Road Sport Centre Sun Sep 2 (9.30am) Holy Course Bloom (10-11.30am) Village 07977 432756 Communion @ Burgh Castle Sat Sep 22 (1-4pm) Green Children’s Centre 4 Team Quiz (8pm) Kingfisher Bar Sun Sep 2 (10.30am) Morning Moorlands - Baby Natal / week parenting course for B/Castle (6 per team max. £1 Celebration @ Belton Baby First Aid Course. BOTH parents/referrals, must be each) Tue Sep 4 / Wed Sep 5 No www.blossomingbaby.co.uk booked/paid in advance £8 Communion at Belton Church Sun Sep 23 No Morning 01493 789562 (these two EVERY THURSDAY or Burgh House Service @ Burgh Castle groups alternate on the same Chatterboxes (9.30-11am) Wed Sep 5 Mobile Library. Sun Sep 23 (10.30am) Holy time slot) Village Green Children’s Centre Priory Cl., St Olaves (11.35- Communion @ Belton Beebops Pre School (10am) 0-5 years. Fun activities, 11.45am), New Rd. Playing Sun Sep 23 (6.pm) Harvest Family Time ( (11am) Babees communication, language & Field Fritton (11.50-12.05), Festival @ Burgh Castle - New Road Sport Centre literacy £1 Only during term time Belton from 3pm (see article) Thu Sep 27 (1-3pm) Village 07934 276167 01493 789562 Wed Sep 5 (6-7.30pm) Belton Green, Children’s Centre. Young at Heart (10-noon) YOGA (9.30-1030am) New Road Church - Messy Church Money/Debt Advice Belton Church. Get together Sport Centre 07841 985767 Thu Sep 6 (7-8-30pm) Thu Sep 27 (7.30pm) Fritton for over 50’s – church Slimming World (10am) Kings Moorlands Sch. Anti Natal V/Hall - Fritton & St. Olaves members or not Head Consultant Sue Tel 07897 Relaxation Course (5wks) parish Council Meeting Childminder Drop in & Play 532922 www.blossomingbaby.co.uk Fri Sep 28 (7.30pm) JGI (10 -11.30am) Village Green Gt. Yarmouth Stroke Group (2- Fri Sep 7 (7.30pm) JGI - Digital Team Quiz Night (teams Max Children’s Centre - 4pm) New Road Sport Centre Camera Club - 780822 4, £1 per person) Childminders drop in & play & 01493 781846 Fri Sep 7 (8pm) Burgh Castle Sun Sep 30 (9.30am) Holy meet other childminders. Rock Solid (5-6pm from 13 Sep) Queens Head -Team Quiz max Communion @ Burgh Castle Refreshments available 01493 Ages 8-11 - Belton Rectory 6 per team Sun Sep 30 (10.30am) 789562 (1st Tues of month at Stables Free 07783573210 Sat Sep 8 (From 8.45am) Morning Celebration @ Belton Belton Scouts Collecting Gorl. Lib (10.30-11.30am) NEW New Road Crafting Group Tue Oct 2 (11am) Traditional Newspapers - Belton only Line Dancing (10.30-Noon) (6-9pm) New Road Centre, Service of Holy Communion Sat Sep 8 (10am-11.30am) JGI JGI 07788 408801 Belton @ Belton Coffee from 10am Monthly Coffee Morning Belton Over 50/60’s (2pm) Crafters Group (7-8.30pm) JGI Wed Oct 3 (10.30am) Sat Sep 8 (10am-1pm) St JGI cards, games, bingo & Informal needlecraft group 07721 Traditional Holy Communion Olaves V/Hall - Craft & Coffee refreshments 599559 @ Burgh House Morning Judo group for Juniors (4.30 Youth Group (7-8.30pm) From 13 Wed Oct 3 Mobile Library. St Sun Sep 9 (9.30am) Holy & 5.30pm) New Road Sport Sep Belton Church Exploring Olaves / Fritton / Belton Centre 07977 432756 Christian Youth & Fun. Free Communion @ Burgh Castle 07783573210

30 Village Voice - September 2018 VILLAGE SMALLS It is free to advertise jobs, events, property or items for sale. Send details to Village Voice Smalls, ‘Skelmorlie’, Butt Lane, Burgh castle, NR31 9PU Tel 01493 780776 or email [email protected] by noon on September 13 to appear in the October 2018 issue. We will run your advert for 3 months but please let us know if you sold it so we can remove the advert. (Commercial entries charged at 25p per word) WANTED 31”high (Smoke & pet free Single radiator with wall Dimplex CDE2Ti Cadiz ECO Oil- Bric-a-brac, jigsaws, books, home) £70 Tel 01493 brackets 400 x 1400 £20. Tel free radiator. Switch, thermo & toys etc. for Burgh Castle 309800 01493 782184 digital timer. 2000 watts. New Village Hall sales for Hall / Oct ‘17, used 1 month cost 4 Stirling Gold Bowls Children’s Play castle £2 Tel Church funds. 01493 780126 £129.99. Exc. Cond. £50 OVNO (Medium size 3) £50. Tel 01493 662323 Tel. 07983 457750 Soft Toys to raise money for 01493 667471 Pine Dresser H 76”, W 58”, D local charities, deliver to 34 Flotex tile pattern kitchen or Constable print in glass 18”. Good cond. £130 Tel Orwell Crescent. Belton, or Tel bathroom carpet 130cmx 143cm. frame 28” x 20”, £10 Tel. 01493 781094 01493 782043 Salmon pink, exc. Cond. £15. Tel 01493 667764 Summer Hamper Cost £18 , Belton Scouts need a lawn 07554577366 Pair Size 9 Clarks brown Accept £12. Tel 01493 662323 aireator Tel. 01493 780965 4 wooden louvre doors leather slip-on shoes. Used Golf trolley £15 ONO Tel 01493 (unpainted) W 391 x H 1981 £15 Person to renew/replace heads but good with plenty of wear 781211 each. Tel 01493 782184 on Panasonic VHS DVD left. (Can e-mail pic) £5 Tel recorder to convert VHS to 07757393805 Challenge Xtreme 1500w 2 Berth caravan Avondale DVD Tel 07757 393805 [email protected] Router with 15 piece accessory Millennium Edition (no damp) kit. Hardly used. £25. Tel 01493 £2100 ONO Tel 01493 663755 2 ‘Easy chairs’ 01493 781112. Professional 3x3m Party 781457 Tent. Steel frame, Roof sides 4’6” Padded headboard (blue) & end covers. Tested BS 37” Philips T.V. GWO & £5, Bedroom stool (white - pink FOR SALE Standard/fire retardant. Toshiba DVD & Video cassette padded seat) £5 Tel 01493 Round table 42” diam Includes ground bars. Cost player £70 the pair (will split). 781687 extending to 54” (Mahog. £219 + bars. Used 3 time Can be seen working. Tel Slazenger Royal Crown tennis Colour finish). £10 Tel. £150. Tel 07788408801 01493 781112 07786936227 racquet Exc. Cond. £11 ONO Tel Jonelle 17” Laptop bag, Adj. Walker exerciser Exc. Cond. 01493 662323 Kitchen table & 2 chairs £20, Shoulder strap, 3 sections Space needed, easily folds Pogo Stick Good cond. £8 ONO, One cane armchair £15 Tel Size H 13”, W 16”, D 5”. As away. Any sensible offer 3 wheeled girls scooter used 01493 780317 new £50. Tel 01493 781094 considered Tel. 01493 780242 cond. £4 Tel 07512 204382 Revelation suitcase. As new. 31” T.V. (Zinox). Good cond, Pulse 5ins 2 way active Child’s bookcase (blue) £5 tel 2 wheels, retractable handle No stand or H.D. £15 Tel speakers (Built in amplifier in 01493 781687 27”high, 9”deep, 17”wide £15. 01493 780197 one speaker) Silver RRP Tel 07554577366 £56.25 New/boxed Accept £35 Wooden rocking horse £4, Childs Ladies skirts £4, Ladies suits Tel 07788 408801 back pack (blue dog) Excellent 2 boxes Mail Lite Plus strong (size 16/18) £6 each Tel cond. £3.50. Tel 01493 662323 sealed air bubble mailing 01493 780317 Hamlyns ‘History of Ships’ £20 bags Size D/1 (180 x 260mm) NEW £4., ‘Ships & The Sea’, a Shopping Trolly £5 Tel 01493 Large garden compost bin New £30. Tel 01493 781094 chronoligical review £20 New 658444 Pull up lid & extraction slot at £4. Tel 01493 662323 2 Paris Mens Pyjamas (XL) base. Used but good cond. Film projector Little used, good Still in packets £10 for both £10. Tel 01493 309800 Pair of towing mirrors £10, Jerry cond. £15 Tel 01493 662323 Tel. 01493 667764 Can (5Galls) £5. Tel 01493 Ladies jackets & coats - New Heavy Duty axle stands £12., 2 782184 Professional 8x4m Party Tent. (size 16/18) £10, others £5 pairs universal rubber car mats Steel frame, Roof sides & end Tel 01493 780317 Dimplex Yeominster electric £5 Tel. 01493 441785. covers. Tested BS coal effect 2 bar fire (Boxed) Professional 6x8m Party Newborn swim seat, good cond. Standard/fire retardant. £30 ONO Tel 01493 781211 £2 Tel 07512 204382 Includes ground bars. Cost Tent. Steel frame, Roof sides Christmas tree 180cm (6ft) £749 + bars. New boxed & endcovers. Tested BS Roger Black Plus Cross Trainer. Deluxe green frosted hinged £500. Tel 07788408801 Standard/fire retardant. Includes on board computer branches. Used once. Exc. Includes ground bars. Cost monitor of pulse, time, distance & Hose Pipe 80ft long on Cond. Folded in box £20 Tel. £1400 +bars. Used 3 times calories. Assembled £95 Buyer manual return spool £10 Tel 07983 457750 Accept £900 ovno. Tel collects £95. Tel 01493 780562 01493 780197 07788408801 White solid wood 4 drawer Baby Liss Hairdryer (Saloon style Vue Baby Jogger - Navy £15 chest, perfect W23”, D18”, H31” Optic red Xmas Tree - on stand) £25 Tel 01493 ono Tel. 07786936227 £50 . 2 drawer white solid wood Unused, boxed 27” high cost 658444 3 burner Barbecue on wheels £20 - £10 ono Tel. 01493 chest 17.5”squ, 18”high £20 Tel Soft leather brown size 9 slip-ons (No gas bottle) £40. Tel 667764 07554577366 As new, useful house shoes. £5 01493 780317 Caravan leaf stabilizer for older CD Carousel storage unit. Tel 07757 393805 Leitz 6 drawer desktop unit, Oak effect (holds 72 CD’s) W style caravan complete £20, Girls 14ins wheel Apollo Cherry Grey & blue Size D 13.75”, W 11.5”, H 13”, D 11.5”. Good Caravan Bulldog hitch lock £20. Lane bike with matching basket/ 11”, H 9.5”. As new. £40 Tel cond. £50. Tel 01493 781094 Tel 01493 782184 bell. 2 yrs old, excellent cond. 01493 781094 Outside Dog cage. Galvanised Youngmans 6 tread industrial £50 Tel 07512 204382 Solid wood light oak table, as aluminium ladder Height 56” box iron frame 2ins squ. mesh PLEASE LET US KNOW BY new. 14” Diam, 22” high. £10. £35 Tel 07554577366 (2 gates), Did house 2 large NOON ON THE 13TH Tel 07554577366 dogs £100. Tel 07952 173504 Carmen Heated Rollers - SEPTEMBER IF YOU WOULD 6” Diam chrome towel ring & 2 Excellent cond. Hardly used LIKE AN ITEM REMOVED. Sofa - cream 2 seater ( 5 lge £10. Tel 01493 781457 prong towel holder £5 the pair cushions) 84”long, 39”deep, Tel 07554577366

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