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Community defibrillator installed in Market Place THE Original Cottage Company (TOCC) has installed vital life- saving equipment for use by the public and visitors to Reep- ham, as well as the emergency services. The automated external defibrillator is located on the out- side wall of Bank House on the corner of the market square. The unit was officially unveiled by Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Stephen Bett on Friday 20 March. Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or using a defibrillator within the first four minutes of a suspected car- diac arrest significantly increases the patient’s chance of sur- vival. The fully portable electronic device automatically diagnoses cardiac incidents and applies electrical therapy to allow the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm. When a 999 call is made to the emergency services, if there is more than one person with the casualty, the caller will be directed to the nearest defibrillator. Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Stephen Bett unveils the new automated external defibrillator watched by James Ellis, business An access code will be given over the phone to unlock the development director, The Original Cottage Company. Photo: John Tym cabinet, and the portable unit can then be taken to the casu- alty. Guidance is provided on how to use the equipment by an pleased to do this as a company and as part of Reepham.” automated voice, which will direct the user as to how to attach Annette Alston, who set up Lucie’s Lifesaving Project in 2009 the pads to the patient’s chest and carry out the treatment. after her 25-year-old daughter, Lucie Procter, died of a cardiac The unit is said to be safe and easy to use and cannot do arrest, said if a defibrillator had been available it might have any damage: the defibrillator will only work if an irregular heart- saved her life. beat is detected, and can be used without any training. “Over the past few years we have been working with the TOCC worked with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS EEAST, Community Heartbeat and Norfolk Young Farmers Clubs Trust (EEAST) as part of a project to install 100 of these units across to help provide 16 public-access defibrillators across the coun- the region, with the company funding the yellow housing and in- ty. Public awareness is growing, and thanks go to TOCC for stallation of the equipment. It is also organising awareness train- making this unit available in Reepham. ing sessions in Reepham run by the EEAST, and has provided the “Please take advantage of the awareness training and help access code to key shops and organisations within the town. spread the word. These defibrillators are very easy to use, but TOCC business development director James Ellis admitted you have to get to them quickly.” that the initial idea for the defibrillator came from his wife, Mel, Standing in for Broadland MP Keith Simpson, who had a fam- who had worked in a cardiac rehabilitation team in the NHS. ily bereavement, Mr Bett said defibrillators are a “great idea” “We wanted to make a difference to people’s lives,” he ex- and a good example of all sorts of things that local commu- plained. “Every minute saved by equipment such as this in- nities are doing in Norfolk. creases the chance of survival drastically. Even if it saves one n Enquiries about, or donations to, Lucie’s Lifesaving Project person’s life it will be more than worth the cost. And we are can be made via annette@honingham.co.uk RPS professionalilitlti print solutionns e: [email protected] 01603 871102 Church St. Reepham Norwich NR10 4JWW ALL YEAO P LYEEN

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Bank staff cash in and take well-earned retirement TWO of Reepham’s most familiar faces over the past decade are retiring from behind the counter of the HSBC in the Mar- ket Place. Jeanne Flett and Julie Smith have clocked up around 70 years of banking between them as they have decided to call time on their financial services careers. “Of course, there have been ups and downs as in any job, but we’ve generally had a fun time,” said Mrs Flett. “I can hon- estly say that Reepham has been my favourite branch of any that I have worked in, and we’ve always managed to have a Left to right: Claudia Lowe, treasurer, Reepham Chamber of laugh, whatever the situation.” Commerce; Jeanne Flett; Julie Smith; and Brenda Gostling, chairman, Mrs Smith added: “After 27 years in London, Reepham was Reepham Chamber of Commerce a real culture shock. But I think we have been appreciated by our customers, many of whom we have got to know over the was stolen. years. Reepham is certainly a very special place.” “We then realised how much we appreciated them when they Both admitted the theft of the ATM in May 2012 was a dif- weren’t there. And on both a personal and professional note, ficult time, with the bank closed for around five months while it has been a pleasure doing business with them.” repairs were carried out. The building had to use special bricks n Last month, the ram-raiding thieves and their accomplice, as it is in a conservation area, and installed CCTV and bollards who ripped out a dozen cashpoints across the east of England in front of the cash machine. with stolen diggers, were sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court Staff were, however, able to offer limited non-cash services for a total of 22 years in jail. in the Bircham Centre for a couple of hours, twice a week. The gang netted more than £300,000 by using JCBs to smash Claudia Lowe, treasurer of the Reepham Chamber of Com- through shop and bank branch walls in the middle of the night. merce, said: “I’d like to thank Jeanne and Julie for all their hard The damage from their raids was estimated at £250,000, as well work over the years and for everything they have done for the as causing untold misery for towns such as Reepham, where shops people and businesses of Reepham, particularly after the ATM were particularly hard hit by the loss of banking services.

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Use us or lose us THE recent headline in Reepham Life (December/January) warned shop- pers to use the Wednesday market or lose it, but the same can also be said of many of the small shops in Reep- ham. Many of these excellent shops are struggling to earn a decent living wage from their businesses and if the current shopping climate does not soon im- prove will face closure. While many may not be as cheap as supermarkets appear to be, they do add value with service, advice and the per- sonal touch, often delivering to those who are not able to get out. Reepham is a delightful place to shop, a pretty, small town with varied and in- “Cor blast, you’d spend even more if we could park at the market.” teresting shops together with places to visit. The town attracts many visitors and is needed now. Please help us to help day night “bike nite” doesn’t appear to these bring much needed revenue to @reephamlife.co.uk shops and businesses. you. be listed under regular local events in Lately, however, many shops have Sarah Chapman, Reepham Life. How wonderful if this been faced with a drop-off in trade, es- Reepham Small Shops ghastly blight upon the area could be pecially on a Wednesday, when the mar- discontinued. ket square is filled with stalls and the Station expansion opposed When Reepham originally encour- only other car park [in Station Road] is REGARDING the plans for Whitwell aged the renovation of Whitwell Sta- full by 8.30 am. Station (Reepham Life, March), I suspect tion we believed we would get what letters We have once-regular customers the new toilet block is to augment the it said on the tin – not the Ace Cafe and who now rarely shop in Reepham as facilities at the caravan site, therefore a caravan site. they tell us they know they will strug- enabling the price per night to camp Krissie Sorel-Cameron, gle to park. As shop owners we are con- to rise. Whitwell Common cerned that they do not even bother to Although Mike Urry has assured me try and, of course, word of mouth soon the station is run purely as a charity I Vision to be congratulated has a serious knock-on effect. struggle to believe that it couldn’t build WHITWELL Station has been transform- Would it be possible for just one side its own toilet block using existing ed over the past few years to a hive of of the Market Place to be reserved for funds. Can users of Marriott’s Way use industry and interest from people market stalls on a Wednesday, which these facilities? both local and from afar, and Mike Urry would allow more visible parking While I am completely in favour of is to be congratulated for his vision and spaces to be available? the return of railways, nothing that has investment. Could the Market Place have park- been installed at Whitwell Station has It has co-existed with the Marriott’s ing spaces marked so that people do turned out quite as sold to the com- Way and Sustrans National Cycle Route not park inconsiderably, which would munity. 1 that runs alongside it, and no doubt free up more space? The first surprise was that there is no benefited from the passing traffic, just The traffic warden could help in this access to Marriott’s Way from the sta- as visitors to the station have enjoyed respect by encouraging those who tion and no parking for users. accessing the route and exploring it as park all day to be more considerate and I oppose any further expansion of part of their visit. park further away from the Market the site since it would not appear to So it is to be expected, as part of the Place and town centre. This would free benefit Reepham, only the body con- plan to use the old trackway again, that up more space for those who just call trolling Whitwell Station. Whitwell Station will be proposing to in for an hour in order to do their shop- How will regular users of Marriott’s move the path currently used by cy- ping. Way circumnavigate the building site? clists and walkers and the occasional Until the parking and the market sit- I suppose Whitwell Common will horse and provide an alternative. It uation in Reepham town centre im- have to suffer yet more heavy freight would surely be against their interest proves small businesses will struggle delivery vehicles destroying the deli- not to do so. and it is a matter for both the market cate structure, both ecological and Currently, Norfolk County Council and small shops of “use it or lose it”. physical, to facilitate this further growth Highways Department know of no As soon as shops start to close the of that particular empire. plan to relay track and there is noth- town centre will start to wither. Action Finally, I notice that the dreaded Fri- ing written into their Marriott’s Way 6 Reepham Life, April 2015 views

Plan: this is still completely open to be Development plans update designed for the benefit of all users. FOR those struggling through the mass- Dinah Thompson, Mill Road, Reepham es of consultation material, the following is a brief summary of the major devel- Secure dog walking facility opment proposal for Reepham. AS many people in Reepham are aware, Broadland District Council (BDC) has al- Stimpson’s Piece is a “hot topic” of late, located 100-200 new houses to be built in and there are many opinions as to how Reepham as part of its Development Plan. it should be used. The rationale claimed to be consistent I have an idea for a particular area that Could a secure dog walking area, similar to this with the principles of “sustainable de- in Ely, Cambridgeshire, be made on unused is worth some consideration. land at Stimpson’s Piece? velopment”, but somehow ignored Reep- Having acquired a rather bouncy Siber- ham’s character, historical layout, envi- ian Husky last August, our ever widen- Having done a small amount of re- ronment and the pressures on its roads, ing quest for “new” walks and good ex- search I’ve found some facilities in oth- schools and services. ercise areas goes on. er areas of the country and wonder why BDC was not prepared to include The one thing we have yet been un- we cannot implement something similar sites already approved (“windfall”) and able to find locally is a secure dog walk- in Reepham? a combination of smaller sites to achieve ing area that would be suitable for her to If we get it right it may even be able its target. run in safely, freely and securely. to contribute a small amount of funds for Instead, it has insisted on a large, sin- However, I think I’ve found somewhere Stimpson’s Piece. I would be happy to gle greenfield site off Broomhill Lane. that would benefit not only us, but lots pay a reasonable amount for the use of (Developers prefer this approach because of other folk in our community. something like this, and having to pay it is faster and more profitable. If you’ve To the left of the main entrance of might also encourage people to use it driven past Willow Park en route to Ayl- Simpson’s Piece is a rather untidy, unused properly and take care and pride in it. sham, you’ll get an idea of what they and unattended area of land that would As to how the scheme would be ad- like.) be ideal for a secure dog walking facil- ministered I’m not sure and guess that While Broomhill Lane is earmarked for ity. It is a good size, readily accessible and there will be many different suggestions. “only 120” houses, it is large enough to just begging to be used. If you would like to have the benefit of take 250 houses at typical BDC-ap- Some of our older residents, who such a facility, please lend your support proved densities. have furry friends that need exercise, but and contact Reepham Town Council There is every reason to believe the de- who cannot chase after them easily, could (01603 873355 or [email protected]) velopers will aim for and achieve this, not have some fun without the worry if they with your thoughts. could use such a space. Jan Konig, Chapel Close, Reepham CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 4

All change for access to pensions THERE are big changes happening to the property purchase. way that pension savings can be access - It is vital that anyone who is consider- ed: with effect from 6 April 2015, anyone money matters ing making substantial withdrawals from who is at or over the minimum retirement their pension fund under the new flexi- JANE ARMSTRONG age (currently 55) can draw directly from ble arrangements takes proper advice. their pension savings without restriction. sion saver and depleting the pension fund The value of an investment and the in- The new rules offer exciting new pos- should never be undertaken lightly. come from it could go down as well as sibilities, but there are potentially serious It’s important to remember that a pen- up. The return at the end of the invest- consequences if retirees take this as an sion fund is an investment fund: it can be ment period is not guaranteed and you opportunity to have that world cruise or managed in terms of growth and risk on may get back less than you originally in- buy that Ferrari. an ongoing basis just like any other in- vested. The tax treatment of invest- Firstly, although the first 25% of the vestment and taking retirement doesn’t ments depends on individual circum- pension fund can be drawn without tax have to trigger wholesale action. stances and is subject to change. implications, any subsequent withdrawals The real benefit of pension flexibility are subject to income tax – and large is that pensions can now more easily be n Jane Armstrong is a Chartered Financial withdrawals in a given tax year could po- managed to provide varying income Planner at Almary Green Investments Ltd. needs throughout retirement. Contact her on 01603 706740 or tentially push the recipient into a high- [email protected] er tax bracket resulting in a 40% or 45% There may be good reasons why re- tax charge on some of the money with- tirees would benefit from taking sub- drawn. stantial withdrawals from their funds. Just as serious a consequence is the im- These might include paying off a mort- pact on the long-term interests of the pen- gage or helping a family member with a www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2015 7 YOUR COUNCIL MATTERS

Your chance to get involved locally JUST a reminder that local elections for straight from the garden, but Reepham Town Council will be held on don’t have room at home, 7 May (if enough nominations are re- why not have an allotment? ceived). Reepham is fortunate in If anybody is interested in taking an having a range of full and active role in the civic life of Reepham half-size plots on three sites. and the surrounding parish now is the Currently we have two-half size plots made possible by residents supporting time to get involved. (one on Stony Lane and the other on the recycling facilities and especially Standing for election is straightfor- Fiddlers Field) available for immediate glass banks (thank you!). ward; simply register your willingness use and there is a short waiting list for In other news… to stand for election with Broadland full-size plots. All plots have been pre- The Town Council resolved to sup- District Council together with nomina- viously cultivated. port the National Farmers Union cam- tions from two local electors. If you are interested in taking on a paign to the Government to ban the There is no need to be a member of plot do not hesitate to contact the Town sale of and public use of releasing sky a political party, prepare a manifesto or Clerk, who will be pleased to help you. lanterns (Chinese lanterns) into the en- knock on doors canvassing support. Car parking vironment. More information can be obtained The Town Council have received a re- The wire frames can kill or harm wild - from the Broadland District Council quest to provide three dedicated park- life and farm animals, and the candles website – look for parish/community ing spaces in front of the entrance to the are a major fire threat to crop fields and election 2015, where the nomination pa- church (see photo, above), opposite the buildings. They are also a litter nuisance pers can be downloaded, or contact the Post Office, for Norfolk Car Club vehi- and have caused false alarms for the Town Clerk, who will be able to help. cles and for hearses, wedding cars, etc., coastguard as they are mistaken for dis- Just a word of warning: your appli- that require parking adjacent to the tress signals. cation must be delivered to Broadland church. The Town Council decided they had District Council no later than 4 pm on If granted, this will have an impact on no comment to make with regard to 9 April. nearby residents and shoppers, who Broadland District Council’s Local Plan: Allotments will lose the use of those spaces and Site Allocations Development Plan Spring is on its way and now is the will have to seek parking elsewhere in Document (DPD) – Consultation on time that gardeners are preparing their the town. Main Modifications. There have been no beds for the summer. For those of us The Town Council have asked for further developments. who like their fruit and vegetables meetings with the Chamber of Com- The Town Council need to register merce and the Town Team to discuss ownership of the Market Place with the the proposal and would like to get the Land Registry. They will be contacting Your Town Council views of local residents, shoppers and businesses and residents in the Market Chairman: Les Paterson others before making a decision. Place to ensure the correct information Deputy Chairman: This request will be discussed at the is shown on their Title Plan as it has Chris Wheeler (Broadland District next Town Council meeting to be held come to light that there is already one Councillor) in the Town Hall, Back Street, starting discrepancy. James Joyce (Norfolk County Councillor) at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 8 April, when Street lighting Ann Middlemas members of the public will be able to The Town Council are responsible for Gary Saunders make their views known to the Coun- street lighting maintenance in and Joan Schulz cil in person. around Reepham. If you spot a light that Mike Urry Grant award isn’t working or that is daylight burn- Andrea Wilson The Town Council have awarded a ing, please report it to the Town Clerk. Anne Woollett grant of £300 to the Iceni Choir (of Unfortunately, she cannot inspect which many are Reepham residents) so them all and relies on residents to re- Town Clerk: Jo Boxall they are able to purchase music scores port faults, which should be rectified Finance Officer: Judith Flack for their 2015 season. This award was promptly.

Contact us – we can only do what you want if we know what you want Town Council Office, Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4JW Tel: 01603 873355 Email: [email protected]

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areas (including London), some of which More Letters to the Editor When you write or email... please give can be attributed to infrastructure and FROM PAGE 6 your name, address and daytime telephone time spent campaigning to have it im- number – otherwise we will bin it least to fund the infrastructure necessary proved. to support a large estate. So that Reepham can create new jobs – 5 pm, but there is always someone here BDC has not been swayed by signifi- and ensure the local economy punches from 7 am – 7 pm, so if anyone knocks cant local opposition or evidence-based above its weight we need to continue at the door we’ll always answer!) alternatives incorporating community-led campaigning and taking every opportu- Several people have been in with items employment and real sustainable devel- nity to improve mobile phone and in- they’d like to sell, which is good as we are opment. ternet infrastructure. always on the lookout for nice things. However, matters are now in the Jeremy Brockman, Reepham We have been delivering and fitting hands of a government-appointed In- Chamber of Commerce, Reepham some of the mirrors that we’ve sold, so spector. While we cannot assume she will Vodafone Rural Open Sure Signal that’s definitely something we can offer. decide in our favour, there are two im- programme (ROSS100) Project Leader There is a book in the showroom portant respects in which her views dif- where you can leave your contact details fer from BDC: she appears to take local An unusual place to live if there is something in particular you are opinion seriously, and she will include I HAVE just read the latest edition of Reep- looking for but can’t see – we’ll then do windfall as part of the allocation. ham Life (March) and its contents have our best to find it. As soon as we know the procedure for confirmed something I’ve thought for a Amy Loxton, Reepham Antiques the Inspector’s hearings and the impli- long while now: that Reepham is an ex- cations, Realistic Reepham will let resi- traordinary place to live. Fast food gateway dents know. I’m not saying it’s good or bad, just very I SEE the Reepham Diner on Townsend Michael Pender-Cudlip, different. Take for example, the follow- Corner is up for sale – again! Realistic Reepham ing advertisements that were placed in This site has had a rather chequered ca- the Free Ads section. reer in recent years since the butchers re- Why not can banks? Afghan hound, male, six years old, very tired and moved out. At least three lease- I SEE we’re being encouraged to continue good poet. My two dogs can barely hold holders have tried and failed here, while using the bottle recycling banks in Reep- a conversation, never mind write poet- signage seems to have been an issue. ham, which I continue to use. However, ry. What finishing school did the Afghan The size and layout of the premises I wonder why Reepham doesn’t have can go to? themselves would appear to be a limit- banks too? Weeding dress, never been worn. How ing factor as to what the shop might be My experience of using these in Caw- opulent. Where can one buy these from? used for. ston is good and I was surprised when What is the correct attire for men, when What do the townsfolk of Reepham moving back to Reepham that it doesn’t weeding? want here? A fast food outlet or is there have this facility. Sheer stocking, designed for fancy something else we need that can work? Sonia Fagan, Crown Meadow, Reepham dress, but so serviceable that lots of I hope that whatever business even- women wear nothing else. Where are tually moves in will do the town justice. 3G is an opportunity these women? Aren’t they cold? What do Townsend Corner is a gateway to Reep- I COMPLETELY agree with Nick Smith the local constabulary think about herds ham – in fact, it’s our front door. (Reepham Life, March), but Reepham of Lady Godivas walking about? Name and address supplied should not overlook the chance to im- Mr W A Harris has one sewing machine prove its mobile phone coverage, even for sale. Phone after 7 pm and ask for Mrs if it is only currently for Vodafone cus- O’Hara who lives with him cheap. I think, YOUR TWEETS Mrs O’Hara, you ought to charge more. tomers and that it will be only 3G. tweet your views to @reephamlife 4G would require significantly more in- Reepham is strange. Just saying. Ian McGregor, The Moor, Reepham Seen on Twitter recently... ternet bandwidth using the current Voda- The Dial House @thedialhouse Mar 9 One fone model. of our conveniences takes its influence Nick raises an important point about Extended opening times from @TheMontyDon's shed complete with mobile and internet infrastructure and the THANK you for your article in Reepham orderly tools and resident robin! way that rural communities still lag be- Life (February); we are very grateful for Graham Butler @Butler_Castell Mar 4 Really pleased with our new sign- do pop hind urban areas and this is a source of your support. in and see us, we are here the sign says frustration. Since this news item was published we so! #Reephamantiques #open #reepham In a DEFRA Policy Brief published in have had many people coming into the Brenda Gostling @brendagostling Feb 27 December 2014, it was pointed out that showroom, with lots of interest shown in For those who like to plan ahead #Reepham's next #FestivalOfLight will be there has been a growth of knowledge- both businesses and we’ve also sold a on Thurs 3 Dec. Last year was amazing! intensive businesses in rural areas, with good deal. Tina @wunjot Feb 17 Hackford by computer programming and consultan- This has resulted in us deciding to ex- Reepham - was a village in the Eynesford cy in the top 10. tend our opening hours to Monday-Friday hundred. In 1854 there were 712 residents. However, productivity in rural areas has and on Saturday (9 am – 1 pm). (Tech nic- Largest property was Hackford Hall. #a2znv been measured at 83% of that of urban ally, we are open on weekdays from 9 am www.reephamlife.co.uk 10 Reepham Life, April 2015 news Reepham commemorates Commonwealth Day REEPHAM joined 21 other town councils RHSC students and teachers in Norfolk and the eight local authorities join officials to raise the Commonwealth flag in uni- from Reepham son at 10 am on Monday 9 March. Town Council, Bishop Tony A specially written commonwealth af- Foottit and firmation and messages of support from members of the public at the Fly Her Majesty The Queen and Common- a Flag for the wealth Secretary General Kamalesh Shar- Commonwealth event. Photo: ma were read by members of Reepham John Tym High School & College School Council, while Bishop Tony Foottit said a prayer at a ceremony in the Market Place. The students attending were Ruby Dod den, Jenny Garrod, Libby Fox and Ross Walters, and were accompanied by School Council co-ordinator Linda Fuller Meanwhile, several Year 8 RHSC students There were contri- and head teacher Mark Farrar. attended the annual Commonwealth Ob- butions from a number of notable speak- Organised by Reepham Town Council, servance Day at Westminster Abbey on 9 ers, including Kailash Satyarthi, winner of the Commonwealth flag was raised on St March in the presence of the Queen. the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, and Dr Shirin Michael’s church tower at 10 am by The school has been fortunate to have Sharmin Chaudhury, chairperson of the church warden David Cleall. It remained received tickets for the past four years to Commonwealth Parliamentary Associa- in situ for 24 hours, being lowered at the this event, which is attended by people tion and the first women Speaker of the same time the following day. from all 53 Commonwealth countries. Bangladesh Parliament. There were also performances by the Commonwealth Festival Choir and Or- Festival of Spring Arts and Crafts chestra, DanceDigital, the poet/singer- songwriter Sarah Ndagire, the Choir of The Reepham Festival of Spring Arts and Crafts will be held on Saturday 11 April from 9 am – 3 pm in St Michael’s, Reepham. Westminster Abbey and So weto musi- There will be more than 20 stalls offering a wide range of hand-made goods, cians, The Soil. including wood, ceramics, art, photography, pottery and jewellery, made by local The Abbey was filled with the Com- crafters and artists. monwealth countries’ flag-bearers, diplo- There will also be a small café area serving home-made cakes along with tea, mats, performers and schoolchildren. The coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks, and there is no entry fee. celebration was also attended by the n For more information, contact Sandy Nevard, Reepham Arts & Craft Fairs 01603 Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales 871600 or [email protected] and the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Change in the law so that late claim can be made DO you remember the divorce case in clean break order from the Court. the news on 11 March? That of the 3. It’s much more likely that such claims EcoTricity millionaire Dale Vince and his legal view will be made against wealthy people. So, ex-wife Kathleen Wyatt? Mrs Wyatt ob- if you start to earn large sums and you MARK FOLEY tained permission to bring a claim for don’t have a financial clean break order money from Mr Vincent 25 years after fident in saying that the money that could in place, sort it out as soon as you can. their divorce. be divided up in a divorce was only that It will be cheaper than if you wait. Several things to note: accumulated during the marriage. n To discuss these issues or for 1. If you are divorcing, then even if you Specifically, from the start of the co- have nothing much in the way of assets, habitation, through the marriage, and help with your legal affairs, it’s worth obtaining a financial clean break ending on the date the parties separat- contact Mark Foley, Solicitor. order from the Court. Otherwise all ed, even if the actual divorce occurred a Tel: 07833 332055 or 01362 claims remain open and can come back considerable time later. This is what law - 688946. Email: [email protected] and bite you decades later. It will cost sev- yers called the “matrimonial acquest”. eral hundred pounds to obtain a financial After 11 March we can’t be sure of that clean break order, but it’s worth it. anymore and later acquired assets are 2. Before 11 March solicitors were con- open to attack, if there is no financial www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2015 11 news Furniture and interiors shop celebrates first year COUNTRY Modern’s shop in Nowhere Modern, which has continued to grow Lane, Great Witchingham, will be cele- and develop. As well as creating unique brating its first birthday this month, and pieces for the shop, the Osbornes con- to mark the occasion owners Fran and tinue to undertake a wide range of Clive Osborne will be hosting a cele- commissions for customers, transforming bration on Saturday 18 April with special items by giving them a new lease of life. offers, paint demonstrations and a slice They now stock vintage chalk and milk of birthday cake for every customer. paints and run painting workshops to The shop, which is situated in what show others how to achieve the same were the old tearooms of the Norfolk paint effects that they do. They also serve Wildlife Park, specialises in hand-paint- freshly ground coffee, tea and cake, ed furniture and interiors, and also brocante. which can be enjoyed in the shop or on stocks home accessories and garden It has been a busy year for Country the terrace overlooking the park.

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CAN you read this 189-year old text? If places. you can and you would like to try your This work does- hand at working with old documents and n’t need special photographs about the people and places skills, just an in- of Reepham’s past, please read on. terest and some The Reepham Archive has hundreds of spare time. Most manuscripts, documents and photos and of the work can adds to them all the time, thereby help- be done at home ing to protect our town’s heritage for fu- using digital or ture generations. paper copies of However, to make an old document or the texts or pho- photograph useful we need to identify tographs. There and record who and what the document are also morning is about and to make that information ac- and evening cessible. workshop ses- Typing out the text and storing it as a sions in the Bir- computer file makes it easy for anyone cham Centre to work on the original doc- documents and photographs in the making a family tree or researching lo- uments and to help each other. Archive for personal use. cal history to read the document and The Archive has a high-quality A3 scan- The charges are: A4 copies on paper search for the names of people and ner and we can scan and print copies of – 50p per sheet; A4 copies on gloss pho- tographic paper – £3 each; and £2 per copy for postcard-size. Charity shop wants saleable items only Scanned images are £2 per image and The Bircham Centre Charity Shop thanks its customers for all the clothing and can be email ed to you or down loaded to textiles so generously donated and purchased. The shop has always been able to your memory media. All income enables sell most textiles, even items that have seen better days. A recycling charity used the Archive to improve the collection. to collect unsold clothing, textiles and books and provided a small amount of n If you are interested in helping with funding per bag; unfortunately, it no longer collects in this area. our old documents and photos, or you The Bircham Centre is looking into other recycling collection possibilities, but would like to make use of the scanning from now on, requests that only shop-saleable textiles/clothing and books are and copying service, please contact the donated. Non-saleable items should be taken to a council recycling centre. Bircham Centre Administrator on 01603 879242 or [email protected]

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New president brings a Dutch flavour to Rotary meetings NOW that spring is (hopefully) just tival of Light evening, providing stewards ings, and the Venerable John Ashe talk- around the corner it is perhaps time to re- and hot chestnuts. ing about the life of an archdeacon. view the activities of Reepham & District In January, we celebrated Burns Night By the time you read this, the annual Rotary Club over the past few months. in our own fashion with everyone sport- technology tournament will have been Following an operation our president ing tartan and even some kilts. Haggis, held with a team from the high school Andrew Egerton-Smith handed over the neeps and tatties were enjoyed being taking part; this is the eighth year that we reins to Coen van Beuningen, who has piped in and there was some “singing” have been involved with this event, brought a distinctly Dutch flavour to our helped by a little whisky. which has now been accredited by the meetings. We also enjoyed the annual quiz and British Science Association. As usual we were pleased to erect the chips evening with a totally non-Rotari- Meanwhile, plans are progressing with Christmas tree in the market square and an table taking the honours. the erection of cycle sheds at the primary also the smaller trees to bring a sparkle Other meetings have included talks on school and the next Youth Speaks. at Christmas. And we joined in the Fes- sand dams in Africa, chocolate with tast- Jef Wilson [email protected]

Plans withdrawn to re-lay railway track on Marriott’s Way The Whitwell & Reepham Railway Preservation Society has withdrawn a planning application to re-lay the railway track on the platform side of Whitwell Station. (This news was received after the March edition of Reepham Life had gone to press.) The plans’ withdrawal was said to be due to a “technical reason” and it is understood they will be re-submitted. In its original application, which was lodged at the end of January, the heritage group said this would have provided better access for disabled and elderly passengers to board the heritage diesel and steams trains operating at the station. If approved, the plan would have involved fencing off around 300 metres of the old Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway track bed, which is now Marriott’s Way in the ownership of Norfolk County Council and used by walkers, cyclists and horse-riders.

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Most birds are a gardener’s friend APRIL is a month of planting potatoes, and was rewarded sowing, weeding and, hopefully, admir- with seeing her ing the blossom and enjoying the first as- walk away after a paragus of the year. few weeks, a strag- Wonderful plant sale It sometimes seems as though every veg- gle of partridge etable and flower seed needs sowing in chicks in her wake. TIDYING the garden I find little self- April. It’s also worth keeping an eye on Most birds are a sown seedlings and rooted runners that the weather forecast. A hard frost when gardener’s friend, have been striving to grow in the shel- a fruit tree is in blossom can destroy the destroying pests ter of the overgrown perennial sweet potential crop and an overnight duvet of instead of plants. peas and remains of the rampant asters. horticultural fleece or bubble wrap will be Blue tits some- I pot them up quickly so they are set- enough to save it. times vandalise bright red runner bean tled by May. I took cuttings last year of Foxes usefully keep the rabbit popu- flowers, but if this is a problem try white- herbs that are always in demand, so they lation down, but now is the time to be flowered varieties. Blue tits and their will soon be potted up, ready for Satur- particularly vigilant in protecting poultry, nestlings eat large quantities of greenfly day 9 May, when I also try to put some as vixens have hungry cubs. and caterpillars and should be encour- “special” things in the Reepham & District As the allotment comes alive, the wood aged onto the plot. Gardening Club’s annual plant sale, which pigeons descend, eating seeds and plants. The kestrel hovering in the daytime sky starts at 8.30 am in Market Place, Reepham. Discouraging them is a continuous battle, and the ghostly owl drifting over the al- These include a very dark red daylily waged with scarecrows, shiny CDs, net- lotments at dusk are hunting the rodents that is now established enough to allow ting and wire cloches. The chickens tend that threaten your harvest. me to separate a few tubers; a gorgeous to dislike the pigeons, too, and will gen- And it is always a joy to listen to the Euphorbia with dazzling pink and orange erally see them off. yellowhammer’s refrain or the skylark’s foliage and flowers; and a stunning dark It is illegal to disturb nesting wild birds, soaring song as you work on your plot. purple Buddleia, which always earns its as an allotmenter realised last year, when Sarah Oates place in the garden. he took over a neglected plot and discov- n For information on the Reepham Allot- Plants from your garden are welcome ered a red-legged partridge sitting on her ments & Leisure Gardeners Association too; please take them to the Bircham nest in an overgrown corner. He worked (RALGA), email [email protected] Centre the evening before, and on Sat- around her, leaving her corner well alone, or write via the allotment postbox. urday you will find bargains and new and wonderful plants for your garden. The Gardening Club’s annual general meeting is on 21 April at 7.30 pm in Reepham Town Hall. The committee al- digger’s diary ways needs your ideas to improve the club and make it even more what you, the membership, want. Be polite to our water deer The talk following the AGM will be by the county organiser of the Yellow DURING the recent resurfacing of Church Church Hill went all the way to Bircham Book Gardens of Norfolk, National Gar- Hill, Reepham, and its extension into the Road. dens Scheme. Market Place it was most interesting to Once upon a time Digger would have And guess what… I’ve bought new tea see the old flint roadway under the mod- emailed Broadland District Council to get towels. Would you like the prestige of ern tarmac, and how the area to one side some put up, but there is a new officer being the first to use one to dry the tea in front of the Market Place shops had the now dealing with such things; she says cups after the meeting? tarmac resting directly on sand. she cannot see the need as there have Those were the days when one trav- been no complaints, and it might be dan- twice in the town, around New Road and elled on flint roads or sank in the mud, gerous if drivers stop to read them… Bar Lane. These are the size of dogs, but when the only motor vehicles were the Readers may have their own opinions; can be distinguished from muntjacs by vans with solid tyres supplied by Mr if so, make them known to Alexandra Bone their teddy-bear ears, and they do no Chekhov of Norwich (uncle of the fa- at [email protected] harm to plants and trees. mous writer, who came to visit him once Digger also mentioned horses last They are almost extinct in their native and wrote a book about it, In My Uncle’s time. Since then an advertisement has ap- country but England has 10% of the Van Yard). peared in the town asking for someone world’s population. So be polite to it if But during these works Digger noticed to share a horse. A pantomime one, per- you see it. that there are no road nameplates where haps? Will they take turns at head and Church Hill joins Norwich Road, although tail? 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Youth cricket kicks off at Salle download one from our website. n If you require further information, REEPHAM & Salle Cricket Club youth coaches. Youth league fixtures have also please contact Paul Harwood, Youth cricket programme (years 1-9) starts on been arranged for U12 and U14; details Development Officer 01603 871371 or Wednesday 15 April at Salle Church of which will be in our fixture booklet. email [email protected] Ground (right), from 6.15 – 7.45 pm. Registration will be on 5 April (from 6 n For anyone over the age of 15, Training continues through to 22 July pm) and the cost remains the same as last training is scheduled for Tuesday and comprises a structured programme year at £30 for the season. Forms will be nights at Salle (6 – 8 pm). led by English Cricket Board-qualified available on the night, but you can also http://reephamandsalle.play-cricket.com Reepham & Salle Cricket Club, Fixtures April – June, Salle Church Ground Friendly, Cup and Sunday matches start time 1 pm; Saturday 1.30 pm

Home (Friendly) Saturday 30 May Reepham & Salle A v Mundford A Sunday 12 April Reepham & Salle v Eaton Sunday 31 May Reepham & Salle v Norwich Sunday 19 April Reepham & Salle v Aldborough Saturday 6 June Reepham & Salle v Great Melton C Saturday 25 April Reepham & Salle v Winterton Saturday 13 June Reepham & Salle A v Thornham Home (League) Saturday 20 June Reepham & Salle v Hardingham A Sunday 26 April Reepham & Salle v Ashmanhaugh Wanderers Sunday 21 June Reepham & Salle v Hethersett & Tas Valley Saturday 2 May Reepham & Salle A v North Elmham A Saturday 27 June Reepham & Salle A v Beetley Saturday 9 May Reepham & Salle v Hingham Home (Challenge Cup) Saturday 16 May Reepham & Salle A v Dereham B Sunday 7 June TBC Sunday 17 May Reepham & Salle v Swaffham Away (Challenge Cup) Saturday 23 May Reepham & Salle v Rackheath Sunday 3 May Barney v Reepham & Salle If anyone would like details of Saturday and Sunday away matches, please see our fixture booklet or contact club secretary Stephanie Harris [email protected]

Have your say on the well-being of your area hits the area or severe weather strikes. In addition, the meeting will look at RESIDENTS are invited to help improve project, which aims to support local com- support for people with mental health the health and quality of life of the peo- munities, and to give advice and share conditions, such as anxiety or depression. ple of Reepham with Broadland District knowledge of the area. There will also be discussion around the Council’s Grow Your Community meeting The meeting will also look at devel- Mental Health First Aid training course, at the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, oping a Community Resilience Plan for which can be offered if residents wish. on Thursday 16 April from 1.30 – 4 pm. Reepham. This is about local residents n For more information about Grow Your The event offers residents a chance to supporting one another in any kind of Community, contact Kate Sullivan 01603 be part of the Grow Your Community emergency; for example, if a power cut 430138 or [email protected]

NEW TERM - NEW TECHNIQUES - NEW IDEAS Drawing and painting classes in Cawston, Marsham, Holt (Hunworth) and Hempton. New term starts 13 April Contact: Tina Sutton 01603 872441 or see my blog: tinasnorfolkartcourse.blogspot.co.uk

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2015 19 schools History teacher delivers stationery to Malawi A HISTORY teacher at Reepham High School & College has spent three weeks working at the Mchisu School in the Dedza region of Malawi through the Nor- wich-Dedza Partnership. Karen Reynolds took with her a large box full of pens, pencils, notepads, rub- bers and pencil sharpeners that were do- nated by the staff and students of RHSC. Having heard what little equipment the students and staff at the Mchisu school have, the School Council felt they want- ed to make a difference. With the encouragement of tutors, students of the Council from Years 7–11 advertised the week-long appeal at school assemblies. Wheeling her suitcase down the school corridor when she came into school to Reepham High School & College history teacher Karen Reynolds (right) with some of the staff and collect the donations, Mrs Reynolds was students of the Mchisu School in the Dedza region of Malawi showing stationery donated by RHSC greeted with “you’ll need a bigger suit- students case than that” on several occasions. lowed to take the entire box of stationery was given a raffle ticket for every dona- They were right; she did need a much to Malawi free of charge, explained tion made. The two winners of the £10 bigger suitcase, but thanks to the gen- School Council co-ordinator Linda Fuller. Amazon vouchers were Jess Von Ziegen- erosity of Norwich Airport she was al- As an additional incentive each student weidt and Ella Hawes.

Fashion show raises funds for Year 11 Prom PRESENTED by the Year 11 Prom Com- The dresses modelled were from Exqui- mittee 2015, the Reepham High School site Boutique, Drayton, and the Green & College Fashion Show on Tuesday 3 Room, Reepham. March was a fun, community event fea- Thanks to all that came along and sup- turing fashion, stalls and entertainment. ported the evening; the total raised was Many businesses helped with the girls’ just over £300, with all proceeds going preparation for the catwalk and thanks to the Year 11 2015 Prom. also go to those that had stalls and do- The fashion show was a premiere; it is nated to the raffle. hoped this will be the start of what will All the models (girls and boys), and of become an annual event. course the staff, looked wonderful and n A DVD of the show can be ordered were true professionals on the catwalk. for £2 from [email protected]

Tour of Britain to pass through Reepham THE 2015 Tour of Britain will be passing The seventh and penultimate race stage through Reepham on Saturday 12 Sep- covering 225 km, the longest in this year’s tember. Tour, will finish in Ipswich. British Cycling’s premier road cycling Featuring some of the world’s best cy- event last passed through the town dur- cling teams and riders, this year’s event ing East Anglian stages in 2011 and 2012. is sponsored nationally by Friends Life The full route is still being finalised, but and has been brought to the region by this year’s Norfolk and Suffolk stage will Norfolk and Suffolk county councils, Ac- start around mid-morning at Fakenham tive Norfolk, Adnams, district councils and Racecourse, before the riders head through Norwich City Council. Fakenham, Reepham, Aylsham, Norwich city centre, Wymondham and Attlebor- Do you have news for us? Contact the News Desk on 01603 308158 ough before leaving the county through or email [email protected] Thetford into Suffolk. www.reephamlife.co.uk 20 Reepham Life, April 2015

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Women’s day of prayer celebrated tropically AROUND 30 women (and a few men) Frances Price (left), who led the Women’s World Day of Prayer service at Reepham were welcomed to Reepham Methodist Methodist Church, and Sue Holman, who Church on Friday 6 March to celebrate played the piano Women’s World Day of Prayer. This is held throughout the world on the same day rates outnumbered families by five to one! every year, always the first Friday in March. The British government brought an end This year the service was put together by to the slave trade in 1802, but it was the Christian women from the Bahamas. 1830s before this became a reality. Full in- The service in Reepham was led by dependence came in 1973. Tourism now Frances Price and music provided by Sue provides half the jobs in the Bahamas. Holman on piano and Philip Chapman on The readers wore clothes in tropical guitar. The colourful display at the front colours and the whole Chapel looked of the church included tropical fruit and God’s love is shown to us today. beautiful with sunlight streaming through other items to create a Caribbean scene. The earliest recorded mention of the the windows. The service was followed The theme was taken from the story of Bahamas was in 1492 when Christopher by refreshments. Jesus washing his disciples’ feet to show Columbus arrived. After taking slaves and Next year the service is from Cuba and how much he loved and cared for them. killing native Indians he left to continue the theme is “Receive Children, Receive Me”. We were encouraged to think about how his search for gold elsewhere. In 1713 pi- Michael Price, Circuit Steward

More to the Easter story than just chocolate eggs I GUESS Christmas is the time most peo- lowers’ experience; they are transformed Our local Mother Julian of Norwich put ple outside the church think of as the spe- by it from despondency to a triumphant it most expressively: “I saw very certainly cial Christian festival. It’s all in the name, certainty that Jesus rose from the dead and that before God made us he loved us, after all. Easter, on the other hand, is all has shown them that they and all who be- which love was never abated and nev- about eggs. lieve in him and follow his teach ing will er will be.” Actually the Easter weekend, beginning also be resurrected. On Good Friday some of us will hear with Good Friday, is what Christianity is At Christmas we celebrated Jesus’ ar- again the story of that day. Beginning in all about. rival as God in human form – God with the Methodist Church we will carry a This very special person Jesus Christ al- us. On Good Friday he shows God in hu- cross from there to St Mary’s. lows himself to be falsely accused and man form suffering man’s malicious be- On the way we will stop and stand in put to death in the most ignominious and haviour – caring more for others than for the Market Place to hear part of the sto- painful way because he will not use his himself – out of love. ry. Around us will be people doing their miraculous powers to do violence. To follow him can be difficult. When shopping, coming to collect their cars and Three mornings later his body vanish- others mistreat us we so often want what finding it just a bit hard to ignore us. es from the tomb in which it was buried we call closure, which we think we can- If you are one of those people just stop and he is seen alive again several times not find if the people who injure us go awhile and listen. You may hear more over the following weeks. unpunished. Jesus showed that God’s about this outrageously wonderful God. There can be no doubt about his fol- way is different. Jolyon Booth

Stiff amusement for women of any age the WI 2025 Resolutions Discussions. l 18 June: The Work of the Landmark The February meeting of Reepham WI Meanwhile, the Reep- Trust – Marie Stevenson talks about the gave members an insight into the world ham WI Ten-Pin Bowl- restoration of interesting buildings. of auction sales. Martyn Fox is an expe- ing Team (Vanessa Jones, If you are a woman of any age, inter- rienced auctioneer from Keys of Ayl- Beth Boothroyd, Angela ested in making new friends or just a bit sham, who has taken bids on every- Briggs, Janet Haylett and curious about what Reepham WI gets up thing “From Condoms to Coffins”. His Rhonda Fielding) came fourth in the high to, join us on the third Thursday of the stories were very amusing and had scorers this year and joined the other month at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s, Reep- everyone in fits of laughter. seven teams in the knockout quarter-fi- ham. It’s easy to end up with items bought nals on 26 March for the NFWI trophy We meet to listen, talk, join in inter- on impulse at auctions. An old china What next? esting activities and have fun. You will bedpan was once purchased by one of l 16 April: Redwings Horse Sanctuary be most welcome. my family and eventually provided the with Andrea Vilela. Sue Robinson 01603 261771 or gift-wrap for a present of champagne for l 21 May: Winifred Rogers talks about [email protected] a friend’s significant birthday. “Life in a Children’s Home” followed by www.reephamwi.weebly.com www.reephamlife.co.uk 22 Reepham Life, April 2015

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Monthly classical domestic concerts woodwork at Aylsham Parish Church. & handyman Now in our 11th year! services Paul Tozer Thursday lunch hour and Saturday evenings. tel 01603 871702 See our new website mob 07546 552426 www.aylshammusic.org email [email protected] or phone John Snape: 01263 768441 69 Station Road, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LJ

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2015 23 Busy craft group makes cushions for hospital MEMBERS of the Reepham-based Busy women who have had mastectomies. Fingers Craft Group have been hard at The cushions aim to give some relief work over the past few weeks making and comfort after an operation. They heart-shaped cushions. are washable and have separate, re- These have been sent to the Colney movable covers so that they are re - Centre at the Norfolk and Norwich usable. University Hospital (NNUH) for use by A total of 23 cushions were delivered to the NNUH by the husband of one of May issue deadline: the craft group’s members. 15 April 2015 Brenda R Palmer

Yellow Book Gardens of Norfolk – Countryside Restoration Trust, this WHAT’S ON GUIDE county organiser of the National event will include local food and Gardens Scheme. Contact: Judy craft stalls, refreshments, sheep Holland 01603 308158 dog and Suffolk Punch Sunday 5 April Whitwell Road, Reepham, Saturday demonstrations, sheep racing, live Easter Steam Sunday, Whitwell 10 am – 10 pm; Sunday 10 am – 6 Friday 24 April lambing, guided farm walks, red Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, pm. Recreating the atmosphere of Fashion Show by Edinburgh squirrels walks and talks, children’s 10 am – 4 pm. An opportunity to the 1940s wartime years with many Woollen Mill, Reepham College, activities and entertainment from a see and ride behind our steam visitors dressed in period clothing. Whitwell Road, Reepham, 7 pm. local school. Free entry and parking engine Victory. BBQ, tea, coffee, Stalls in the marquee exhibiting and Advance tickets £4 or £5 on the etc. available from Station Buffet selling clothing and jewellery, etc. door. Contact: Moira Dye 01603 Saturday 16 May and the Sidings Bar. Driver Enjoy a jam or spam sandwich. Our 871791 or any Royal British Legion Salvation Army Band Concert, St experiences available for £50, steam engine Victory will be running Women’s Section member Mary’s, Reepham, 6.30 pm. advance booking essential. Tel: on both days. Tel: 01603 871694. Advance tickets £5 or £6 on the 01603 871694. Email: Email: [email protected] Wednesday 29 April door. Contact: Moira Dye 01603 [email protected] Classic Car, Kit Car, and Hot Rod 871791 or any Royal British Legion Tuesday 14 April Evening, Whitwell Station, Whitwell Women’s Section member Sunday 5 April Reepham Society Annual General Road, Reepham, 5–10 pm. The first Easter Egg Hunt, Whitwell Station, Meeting, Town Hall, Church Street, of a monthly get-together on the last Tuesday 19 May Whitwell Road, Reepham, 11 am – Reepham, 7.30 pm. Hear about the Wednesday of the month. Tea, Reepham & District Gardening Club, 3 pm. Children £5 (under 2 years Reepham Archive and plans for a coffee, cakes, hot food available Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, free), advance tickets available pop-up museum and have your say and the Sidings Bar will be open. 7.45 pm. Practical spring plant online. Tel: 01603 871694. Email: in the annual elections. We’d Tel: 01603 871694 or propagation – Ian Stanton. Contact: [email protected] particularly welcome new members [email protected] Judy Holland 01603 308158 to the committee, so please contact Wednesday 8 April us via www.reephamsociety.org.uk Sunday 3 May Thursday 21 May Reepham Town Council meeting, Early May Bank Holiday Steam Reepham WI, St Michael’s Town Hall, Church Street, Thursday 16 April Sunday, Whitwell Station, Whitwell Reepham, 7.30 pm. Life in a Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Grow Your Community meeting, Road, Reepham, 10 am – 4 pm. An Children’s Home. Speaker: Winifred Clerk 01603 873355 or Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, opportunity to see and ride behind Rogers. NFWI Resolutions: [email protected] 1.30 – 4 pm. For more information, or our steam engine Victory. BBQ, tea, Discussion and Voting. Contact: if you have any questions about coffee, etc. available from the Sue Robinson 01603 261771 or Saturday 11 April Broadland District Council’s Grow Station Buffet and Sidings Bar. [email protected] Reepham Festival of Spring Arts Your Community project, contact Drivers experience available for and Crafts, St Michael’s, Reepham, Kate Sullivan 01603 430138 or £50, advance booking essential. Tuesday 9 June 9 am – 3 pm. More than 20 stalls [email protected] Tel: 01603 871694 or Reepham Society, Town Hall, offering hand-made goods, including [email protected] Church Street, Reepham, 7.30 pm. wood, ceramics, art, photography, Thursday 16 April Historic Plasterwork: an illustrated pottery and jewellery, made by local Reepham WI, St Michael’s Reepham, Saturday 9 May talk by Simon Wilcox, who has crafters and artists. Home-made 7.30 pm. Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Annual plant sale, Reepham & undertaken the study, cakes, tea, coffee, hot chocolate Speaker: Andrea Vilela. Contact: Sue District Gardening Club, Market reconstruction and restoration of and soft drinks. Free entry. Contact: Robinson 01603 261771 or Place, Reepham, 8.30 am until sold plasterwork in historic buildings all Sandy Nevard 01603 871600 or [email protected] out. Contact: Judy Holland 01603 over the country [email protected] 308158 Saturday 18 April Wednesday 10 June Saturday 11 April A Tribute to the 80s (disco) hosted by Saturday 9 May Reepham Town Council meeting, Open Day, Reepham Town Bowls Reepham Town Football Club, Film: Testament of Youth (12A), Town Hall, Church Street, Club, Townsend Court, Reepham, Stimpson’s Piece pavilion, Bartle Reepham Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town 2.30 pm. People of all ages are Court, Reepham, 7.30 pm – till late. Reepham. Doors open at 7 pm; film Clerk 01603 873355 or welcome to turn up for a try Tickets £5 each available from starts at 7.30 pm; bar/café. Contact: [email protected] (weather permitting), a cup of tea Reepham Home Hardware, Dianne’s Bawdeswell Village Cinema 01362 and a piece of cake. Contact: Barry Pantry and all committee members 688749 or Barker 01603 870337 or [email protected] [email protected] Monday 20 April Bircham Centre AGM, Upstairs in Wednesday 13 May Saturday 11 April Room 8, Bircham Centre, Market Reepham Town Council meeting, Film: The Imitation Game (12A), Place, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham Town Hall, Church Street, Gill Wheatley, Administrator 01603 Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Reepham. Doors open at 7 pm; film 879242 or Clerk 01603 873355 or starts at 7.30 pm; bar/café. Contact: [email protected] [email protected] We cannot accept event Bawdeswell Village Cinema 01362 details or corrections by 688749 or Tuesday 21 April Saturday 16 May telephone. Please send to: [email protected] Annual General Meeting, Reepham Festival of Farming, Food & Reepham Community Press, & District Gardening Club, Town Wildlife, Mayfields Farm, Reepham Homerton House, 74 Cawston Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April Hall, Church Street, Reepham, 7.30 Road, Themelthorpe, Foulsham, 11 Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or email: [email protected] 1940s Weekend, Whitwell Station, pm, followed at 7.45 pm by the am – 4 pm. Organised by the www.reephamlife.co.uk 24 Reepham Life, April 2015 USEFUL INFO By Richard Cooke Words are our business www.richard-cooke.co.uk 01603 873011 Emergency services Fire, emergency only: 999

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Local representatives Member of Parliament: Keith Simpson 020 7219 4053 or 01603 865763 or email: [email protected] Norfolk County Councillor: James Joyce 01263 587212 or email: [email protected] Broadland District Councillor: Chris Wheeler 01603 871799 or

email: [email protected] Reepham Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson 01603 871983 or email: [email protected]

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Public transport ACROSS DOWN Daily (Monday to Saturday) coach services to Aylsham and 7 Tie van around aboriginal (6) 1 Fortification in 4 (6) Norwich via Cawston. There is also a once a week service to 8 Nasty inside anchor rider (6) 2 Owner of 1 is also in 4 (4) Fakenham, Wroxham and Dereham. Timetables are displayed 9 Southern label just for men (4) 3 Ask about search (7) outside the side window of the Police Station. For information 10 Shun gout – not looked for (8) 4 1,2,6,16 and 21d take part in this Monday to Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm 0845 300 6116 11 Senders about inflammation (7) (5) 13 Fattening electronic components 5 Winds can be on board with 4 (8) Local help (5) 6 Cleric on 4 (6) Reepham Rover user group bookings. Contact: Michael Black 15 Fish on ice (5) 12 Spotting short letter with cake 07765 321458 17 Good doctors’ manner (7) topping (8) 14 Five set about holiday mood (7) Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Girton House, Market Place, 20 Count Sid for a bit off (8) 16 Honoured gent on 4 (6) Reepham. Wednesdays 10 am – 12.30 pm only, otherwise 21 Bore confused for dress (4) 18 Mess about brides (6) telephone Norwich office 01603 765783 for advice or 01603 22 Hand about city for variation (6) 19 2’s mate on 4 (5) 660857 to make an appointment. Full information on services 23 Six nought – and nought back for instrument (6) 21 Bird is 1 on 4 (4) available at http://www.ncab.org.uk Solution on page 26 police Special constables help police local communities SPECIAL Constables do not just perform will find a section on our Special Con- duties such as at public events, proces- stabulary. sions and concerts; within Norfolk they If you are worried that with a full-time are actively involved in all manner of op- job you would not be able to perform the erational policing, playing a crucial role role, then Specials through Employers in fighting crime alongside their regular Partnership scheme (STEP) may appeal colleagues and police community support to you. officers. STEP is a scheme run by Norfolk Con- terested employees’ up to one day per “Specials” play a crucial role in fight- stabulary to encourage volunteers to be- month of their normal working time to ing crime and making our streets safer come special constables in Norfolk. be a Special Constable. and come from many different back- The scheme works in partnership with This sponsored time does not have to grounds and all walks of life. volunteers and their employers to help be used to carry out your Special’s du- Once their training is complete they make volunteering as a Special easier. ties. An employee interested in becom- have all the same powers of a constable, Many people find they would like to ing a Special would in turn agree to but offer their duty time around their day- volunteer as a Special, but think they may match the employer’s sponsored time to-day lives (with a minimum of 16 hours have difficulty in managing full-time with an equal amount of their own time required a month). work, family life and finding time to vol- while ensuring they complete a minimum If giving back something to your com- unteer. of 16 hours per month. munity appeals to you then visit our web- Employers who support the STEP n To contact Reepham SNT call 101 or site www.norfolk.police.uk, where you scheme may be willing to sponsor in- email [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2015 25 Thursday of each month from 8 – 10 [email protected] REGULAR EVENTS pm in the Sidings Marquee, Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham Tennis Club Members’ Reepham. Contact: Michael club session Tuesdays 6 – 9 pm, Bircham Centre Children’s Play & Dove 01603 870598 or Battams 01603 870874 or women’s team practice Mondays, 6 Singing Group Held every Monday [email protected] [email protected] – 8.30 pm, men’s team practice from 9.15 –11.15 am upstairs in Thursdays 6 – 9 pm. All members Room 8, Bircham Centre, Market Rayzone Youth Club Meets every Reepham & District Rotary Club (16+) are welcome to any of these Place, Reepham. Singing, playing, Friday at Reepham Methodist Meets 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm every sessions. Email: crafts and a snack for the children; a Church, 7.30 – 9 pm (unless notified Monday at St Michael’s, Reepham. [email protected] cuppa and a chat for the grownups, otherwise). Open to all Year 5-11 Contact: John Tym 07760 272422 all for £2.50. Contact: Sonia students. Subs £1. Games, chat, [email protected] Reepham Town Council Meets on Burgess 07849 541533 tuck. Contact: or Robert Buxton 01603 870200 the second Wednesday of the [email protected] month (excluding August), at 7.30 Bircham Centre Shop Market Place, Reepham Good Companions The pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham. Opening hours: Monday Reepham Archive Bircham Centre, Friday Club meets every Friday at 2 Reepham. Contact: Jo Boxall, Town 10 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 1 Market Place, Reepham. Open first pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Clerk 01603 873355 or pm; Friday 9 am – 4 pm; Saturday 9 Wednesday and Saturday of the Reepham. The Reepham Rover will [email protected] am – 1 pm; tea shop open at these month, 10 am – 12 noon. Tel: 01603 bring you and take you home if times. Tel: 01603 879242. Email: 879242. Email: transport is a problem. Contact: Eve Reepham WI Meets on the third [email protected] [email protected] Webber 01603 871943 Thursday in the month at 7.30 pm at St Michael’s, Reepham. Women of all Bridge Club Meets every Monday Reepham Badminton Club Meets Reepham Good Neighbour ages are welcome to join. Contact: from 7.30 pm in the Bircham Centre, at Reepham High School Sports Hall Scheme This free service delivered Sue Robinson 01603 261771 or Market Place, Reepham. Contact: every Thursday evening during by volunteers can help with [email protected] Ann Middlemas, Secretary 01603 autumn and spring terms. Junior befriending, occasional dog walking, 870334 session (for Year 7 upwards) 7 – collecting prescriptions, picking up Reepham Young Farmers Meet 8.15 pm. Adult session 8.15 – 10 pm. shopping, changing a light bulb, lifts every Tuesday at 7.30 pm at Cawston Amateur Theatrical Tel: 01603 873244 or 01263 584221 to medical appointments, accessing Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, Society Meets every Monday at 7 further support or other tasks with Reepham. Contact: Matthew pm at Cawston Village Hall during Reepham Business Network which you might need help. To Hipperson, Chair 07912 686642 school term time, for members age Meets on alternate Thursdays from request help, telephone 07936 8 years and over from Cawston, 7.30 – 9 am at V’s Café, Townsend 576684 Rock Solid, one of Rayzone’s Friday Reepham and surrounding villages. Corner, Reepham. No membership clubs, meets alternate Fridays at St Contact Liz Beard 07884 488642. charge – just pay £6 for breakfast, Reepham Knit & Natter Meets on Michael’s, Reepham, from 6 – 7 pm. Email [email protected] or but please let us know if you intend the first Monday in the month from 2 Year 5-9 students welcome for [email protected] to come. Contact: David Laws 01603 – 4 pm in the Bircham Centre, games and challenges – looking at 871126 or 07933 149810. Email: Market Place, Reepham. Contact: life skills. Subs 50p. Contact: Cawston Historical Society/ [email protected] Brenda Palmer 01603 871641 [email protected] Heritage Centre Open every fourth Tuesday in the month at Cawston Reepham Carpet Bowls Club Reepham Ladies Hockey Club Royal British Legion Men’s Village Hall, 10 am – 12 noon Meets every Monday from 1.30 – Meets for training every Tuesday Section Meets first Thursday in the (excluding August and December) 4.30 pm and 7.30 – 10.30 pm in the from 7 – 8 pm at Taverham High month from 2 – 4 pm in the Bircham or by appointment. Contact: Des Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham. School. New players of all ages Centre, Market Place, Reepham. Cook 01603 872111 Membership £1 per year and £2 welcome. Contact: Graham Contact: Trevor Bevan, Branch each session, including tea and Richardson 07778 890243 or Secretary 01603 870231 or Citizens Advice Drop in for free biscuits. Contact: Eve Webber 01603 [email protected] [email protected] advice every Wednesday from 10 871943 or Doris Frost 01603 870845 am – 12.30 pm at the Police Station, Reepham Methodist Church Royal British Legion Women’s Market Place, Reepham Reepham Chamber of Commerce Station Road, Reepham. Sunday Section Meets first Thursday in the Meets every month – for the date Worship at 10.30 am. Coffee month from 2 – 4 pm in the Town The Craft Club Meets every Tuesday and venue of the next meeting see morning/Traidcraft every Wednesday Hall, Church Street, Reepham. from 9.30 am – 12 noon at the Ewing www.reepham.uk.com. Contact: from 9.30 am – 12 noon. Contact: Contact: Moira Dye 01603 871791 Close Community Centre, Reepham. Brenda Gostling 01603 870582 or The Minister 01263 732102 or [email protected] Knitting, embroidering, tapestry, card [email protected] making and other crafts. Contact: Reepham Patient Care Fund Social St Mary’s Sunday Worship at 10.30 Moira Dye 01603 871791 or Reepham Country Market Held afternoon held on the fourth Sunday am, followed by refreshments in St [email protected] every Wednesday from 8 – 11 am in of every month at the Ewing Close Michael’s. For details of services, the Bircham Centre, Market Place, Community Centre, Ewing Close, see the church noticeboard. Decibells Handbell Ringers Meets Reepham. Home-made cakes, pies, Reepham, starting at 2 pm in winter Contact: Revd. Margaret Dean every Thursday from 10 am – 12 biscuits, savoury dishes, vegetables, and 2.30 pm when the clocks go 01603 879275 noon in the Bircham Centre, Market fruit in season, free range eggs, forward. Come and have a cuppa, a Place, Reepham. We are available jams, jellies, chutneys, etc chat and a quiz; a tombola too Wednesday Weavers Line to play for events, groups and Dancers Meet every Wednesday concerts. Newcomers welcome. Reepham & District Day Centre Reepham Raiders Dodgeball club from 2 – 3 pm beginners, 3 – 4 pm Contact: Tamara Goulding 01603 Meets every Wednesday from 9.30 meets for training every Wednesday improvers, in the Town Hall, Church 870249 or [email protected] am – 2.30 pm at St Michael’s, from 6 – 7.30 pm at Reepham High Street, Reepham. Country music- Reepham. Welcome coffee on School. New players aged 15 and based/ 60s and pop. Refreshments Foulsham Meditation Group Meets arrival, home-cooked lunch and over, male and female, are included. First session free and then every Monday at 10 am in New Frost social time. Let us know in advance welcome. Contact: Henry Skinner £2.50 per session. Contact: Sandra Hall, Claypit Road, Foulsham. Open if you are joining us for lunch [email protected] Williams 01603 872102 or to new and experienced meditators. (served from 12.30 – 1.30 pm) at a [email protected] Email: [email protected] cost of £5. Contact: Beth Rossetti Reepham Runners Meet Sunday 01603 870393 or Pauline Cooper mornings 8.30 am; Tuesday evening Wood Dalling Village Hall Coffee Iceni Choir Meets every Wednesday 01603 871230 sessions 6.30 pm (structured training Morning First Saturday of every from 7.30 – 9.30 pm at the Methodist sessions, suitable for all standards); month, 10.30 am – 12 noon, Wood Church, Station Road, Reepham. Reepham & District Gardening and Thursdays 6.30 pm; Meet at Dalling Village Hall, Prospect Lane, Contact: Jim Stebbings, Concert Club Meets on the third Tuesday in Stimpson’s Piece car park, Reepham. Wood Dalling Manager 01362 693277 or the month at 7.45 pm (except for the Contact: Jenni Egmore 01603 [email protected] AGM, which starts at 7.30 pm) in 308192 or [email protected] the Town Hall, Church Street, We cannot accept event Kurling Meets every Tuesday from Reepham. Visitors and new Reepham Society Holds public details or corrections by 2 – 4 pm in the Town Hall, Church members welcome. Contact: Judy meetings from February to telephone. Please send to: Street, Reepham. First session no Holland 01603 308158 November, on the second Tuesday Reepham Community Press, charge, but if you decide to join it in selected months at 7.30 pm at St Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or will cost £2 per session, tea/coffee/ Reepham & District Photographic Michael’s, Reepham. Contact: Ann email: [email protected] biscuits included. Contact: Gwenda Club Meets on the first and third Middlemas 01603 870334 or

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Local courses and classes for all ages in Summer 2015 REEPHAM BEGINNERS GERMAN BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP 6 week Course at REEPHAM COLLEGE Mon 27th April - 15th June at REEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL Saturday 9th May 10am - 4pm (excl 4th and 25th May) 6 30pm - 8pm £45 Garden Plantar-£45. Foraging Basket-£45. Shopping Basket-£49 with Daria Santi with Jonathon Carrie www.norfolkhedge.co.uk If you have done our Introduction to German course and would like to deepen The aim of the workshop is to teach you, in a small group environment, the your understanding of the phrases you learned, as well as expand your basics of English Willow basketry. You will learn about the materials, how they vocabulary and have more fun chatting to your class mates in German, or if you are grown and harvested and gain an insight into the history of basketry in have done German in the past and would like to get back into it, this Beginners Norfolk and Suffolk. There will be an emphasis on using wild and hedgerow course is for you. We will pay a little more attention to grammar this time which material to add colour and texture to your basket. All materials, tea and coffee will enable you to form your own sentences – always with an emphasis on will be provided during the day. It would be helpful if you could bring some useful situational phrases and fun. garden secateurs and a sharp knife if you have them. You will need to bring your lunch and some cushions to sit on. In our Beginners 2 course, we will continue to use our text books which provides a good basis in grammar and vocabulary, while always practising everything we learn in fun little dialogues that will enable students to apply what NEW! CANDLE MAKING [OL`»]LSLHYULKPUYLHSSPMLZP[\H[PVUZ,_WLJ[[VILJVTLTVYLWYVÄJPLU[HUK[V at REEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL Wed 13th May 6pm - 8pm £19 learn more about Germany and its people. Bis bald! with East Anglian Beauty Training www.eabt.co.uk Would you like to have a go at making your own candles? This workshop will explore the different waxes, colours and scents you can safely use to create BEGINNERS SPANISH candles in a variety of holders and containers. You will need to bring an apron 8 week Course at REEPHAM COLLEGE HUKZTHSSNSHZZQ\NWPU[PZÄUL0M`V\OH]LHZTHSSJVU[HPULY[OH[`V\[OPUR Wed 29th April – 24th June (excl 27th May) 7pm - 8 30pm £60 may be suitable, such as a pretty teacup, bring it along with you. with Jenny Evans www.northnorfolklanguages.co.uk This course is for anyone who has little or no knowledge of Spanish. It would also be suitable for anyone who needs to refresh their Spanish prior to travelling NEW! ACRYLICS WORKSHOP to a Spanish-speaking country. We will be using the excellent BBC book at REEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL Saturday 25th April 2015 £35 Talk Spanish (available on Amazon ISBN-10: 140667897X ISBN-13: 978- Art and Textiles workshops with Rebecca Mills 1406678970) which covers a range of useful situations and which also teaches A practical workshop designed for those new to the medium of acrylics. basic vocabulary, numbers, time etc. Experiment with techniques suitable for landscapes before working on your own landscape project where you can develop your application of the paint and techniques. Teaching is through demonstration and individual advice and AUTHENTIC INDIAN COOKING WORKSHOP guidance. All materials will be provided. at REEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL Saturday 9th May 1.15pm - 4.15pm £25 Rebecca Mills trained as an Illustrator and has worked on commissions for with Julie Philpot www.plantocook.co.uk national magazines and greetings card companies. Rebecca regularly teaches Learn to prepare and cook three sumptuous dishes with experienced cook Julie art courses and workshops locally for beginners. A trained Tutor with teaching Philpot. Julie was the proud winner of best pudding in the Eastern Region on experience, art and crafts are one of her passions which she enjoys sharing ITV’s Britain’s Best Dish 2011 and has recently attended a Michelin star cookery with learners. course in France and is keen to share her new skills! We have 3 exciting dishes - all family recipes to add spice to your meals. • Chicken curry • Paneer and spinach • Aloe gobi WATERCOLOUR ART CLASSES 10 week Course at New Frost Hall, FOULSHAM Mon 13th April – 29th June (excl 4th and 25th May) 1pm - 3pm £77 NEW! USING YOUR TABLET/LAPTOP With local artist Sara Kenyon 4 week Course at REEPHAM COLLEGE Teaching is by demonstration. Subjects for summer term will include Thurs 14th May -11th June ( excl 28th May) 4pm - 6pm £28 landscapes, buildings, sea life and birds. Whilst this course is suitable for those with Simon Pocklington who have some experience in watercolour painting, new students are welcome This course takes you through using your tablet or laptop safely and securely as individual help and advice will be available. online. It covers how to download and install apps and programs, checking your privacy settings and tips on internet shopping. There is also information on taking and sharing photos.

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