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MOORLANDS RATED GOOD BY OFSTED

The children and adults at Moorlands Church of England Primary Academy are celebrating being graded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted. This completes a stunning turnaround for a school which was placed in special measures in 2012 and was rated as needing improvement in 2016. (Full story and photographs on page 17).

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2 Village Voice - February 2019 VILLAGE CONTENTS FROM THE EDITOR’S BADGERS AND CADETS 24 DESK BELTON FC 18 This issue of the Village Voice VOICE BELTON LADIES GROUP 22 is a 28-pager. With the BRANDON LEWIS MP 6 inevitable limitations in space FEBRUARY 2019 BRITISH LEGION 17 that come with that, it does not COLUMN: BOOK CLUB 14 have some of the regular COLUMN: GARDEN PATH 15 columns like Healthwatch Issue: 216 COLUMN: MALCOLM METCALF 16 and VV Kitchen. That is not to COMPETITION: PUDDINGS 24 say that it is any less comprehensive in its coverage. This Magazine is a Community COMPETITION: QUIZ 18 Enterprise professionally CRIME REPORT 6 The highlight undoubtedly is the excellent achievement printed by Blackwell Print - but ENTUA 19 of Moorlands Church of England Primary Academy who written, edited & delivered free FUN DAY BELTON 5 have had a spectacular success with their recent Ofsted - entirely by volunteers. After FUN DAY BURGH CASTLE 5 inspection (cover story and page 13). Over the past few printing costs, any profits from HISTORY SOCIETY 22 years, the head-teacher Kevin Lee and the entire staff the Magazine are paid out in JGI GROUPS 22 group have worked tirelessly with the pupils and their the form of grants to LOTHINGLAND CLT 18 families to nurture a Moorlands Way- the core values of community organisations & MOORLANDS 13 respect, responsibility, resilience, honesty, compassion, groups in our circulation area. NEW ROAD GROUPS 20 belief and empathy. This inspection result which ORMISTON ACADEMY 17 recognises a good school at the heart of our community HOW TO CONTACT US: PARISH COUNCIL BELTON 4 is a just reward for their sterling efforts. EDITOR PARISH COUNCIL BURGH CASTLE 5 Regi Alexander REV ROSIE BUNN 12 The revised deadline for submissions to the Village Voice Belton Lodge, Belton ROADWORKS 5 writing competition is the 7th of February (see pages 3 Norfolk NR31 9JQ SCOUTS 19 and 14). With 2 categories for children and one for adults Tel 01493789035 TRAVELLING VV 24 and enhanced cash prizes in each, the competition this [email protected] USEFUL CONTACTS 21 year promises to better the high standards that were set VILLAGE EVENTS GUIDE 27 last year. It is a reflection of how much this event has GRAPHICS Bill Richmond VILLAGE SMALLS 26 grown that we have the best selling author Joanna VILLAGE VOICE TRADERS 26 Cannon, widely described as one of the most exciting ADVERTISING WRITING COMPETITION 3 new voices in the British fiction scene today, agreeing to Brian Swan 01493 780776 YOUNG AT HEART 12 be the chief guest at the award ceremony on the 21st of [email protected] YOUTH GROUPS 18 March. Joanna Cannon’s personal story is as Martin Roache 07787 157283 extraordinary as her books DELIVERY & EDITORIAL and the event promises to be ADVISER a treat. Please mark your Brian Swan 01493 780776 diaries from 3pm that day at Moorlands (page 14). Printed by Blackwell Print, Charles Street, Gt. Yarmouth A special word of thanks to NR30 3LA. We welcome your our advertisers whose news, views, letters and support has been crucial in articles & photographs for keeping Village Voice going. publication. No anonymous This issue features a VV items will be accepted. If you Traders list (see page 26) have a complaint then and do support them when contact The Chairman c/o you can. Finally, as always Skelmorlie, Butt Lane, Burgh please do keep your letters Castle, NR31 9PU and e-mails coming too- that feedback is invaluable.

YOUR VILLAGE VOICE Regi Alexander The closing date for the Editor March 2019 edition of Village Voice is 14th February 2019 LETTER TO THE EDITOR (12th February for advertisements). All Dear Editor, contributions to [email protected] I would like to thank you for and advertising enquiries to the helpful book review that [email protected]. appeared in the October Please produce information edition of the Village Voice. in Arial Rich Text and The review drew my attention images as j peg files. to a book that had instant Please do not embed appeal for me; namely The images in the text. Poetry Pharmacy by William Sieghart. It duly went on my VILLAGE VOICE ON Christmas list and has TWITTER proved to be a delight. @Beltonvveditor @regalexa Many thanks. Jim Channell, Belton

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DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR There were nine Parish Councillors, Borough Councillors David There is still time to nominate possible recipients for the Belton and Drewitt and Brian Lawn plus one member of the public at the Decem- Browston Citizen of the year award which is organised by the Parish ber meeting of Belton with Browston Parish Council, Peter Nichols Council. The award will be presented at the 2019 Annual Parish was in the chair. Meeting. To make a nomination send the person’s name and address together with the specific details of your nomination which can be for In planning there were no objections to alterations to a door at the help and assistance to an individual or with a group or organisation Tesco store and no objections, subject to neighbours’ comments, to based in the Parish to Miss K Palmer, Parish Clerk, Belton with plans for roof alterations and rooms in the roof space at 12 St. Browston Parish Council, 56 Victoria Road, Gorleston, Gt. Yarmouth, Georges Road. Borough planners had approved two storey side NR31 6EF by Monday February 11th 2019, e-mail extension at 12 Bracon Road and amendments to plans for a new [email protected]. As previously there will be one award property at Heath Liveries, Browston Lane, Browston ( this with and as well as being open to residents of Belton with Browston it will conditions). Borough Councillor Drewitt reported that the application available to non residents of the parish provided the work for which submitted by the Wild Duck Holiday Park owners for alterations that that person is nominated is within the parish, anybody who has effect Belton Common are not now likely to go before the Borough received an award covering the previous two years will not be eligible Council Development Control Committee for a decision before Feb- this time round. (Parish Councillors cannot be nominated for the ruary at the earliest. award).

Members agreed to accept a quotation to paint and refurbish the STREET LIGHTING FAULTS Belton Village Sign, this has not had any work for a number of years. The increasing number of street lights that are out was mentioned at Borough Councillor Drewitt will follow up the request for the mechan- the recent meeting of Belton with Browston Parish Council, all coun- ical road sweeper to visit the village to clear The Green and Church cillors and members of the public were urged to report issues directly, Lane. Councillor Graystone reported on two trees blown down on the it is quite easy to do, there are two categories. night of December 16/17th, a Cherry Tree on Minsmere Road and Great Yarmouth Borough Lights – These are usually street lights another tree on Church Lane, the County Council emergency team on some of the shorter posts, often on footpaths rather than roads, had been called out overnight and had returned to clean the remains the numbers on the posts end with the letter 'R'. Please call 0808 away. 2644444 (option 1). Norfolk County Lights - ( All other lights, this includes street furni- Amongst maintenance matters reported was the fact that Bell Lane ture such as stop signs) use on line www.norfolk.gov.uk/roads-and- from the footbridge to Dashwood Close is becoming overgrown transport/roads/road-maintenance/street-lighting or search 'Norfolk again. Concern about Himalayan Balsam growing by the dyke behind faulty street lighting – it is a very easy form to fill in or call 0344 800 Station Road South had been reported to the local Drainage Board 8008. If you have difficulties please see the Village Voice contacts but they have stated that it is the responsibility of the adjoining land block for your Parish Clerk’s details. owners to deal with the issue. BELTON WITH Infrastructure The next meeting of the Council is at the New Road Centre on BROWSTON PARISH 01493 780126 Tuesday January 15 COUNCIL PORTFOLIOS Lin Hillier (7.30pm) (January 2019) Standards 01493 782224 COUNCIL DIARY Who is who on Belton with Browston Parish Nigel Light The next meetings of Belton with Browston Parish Council will take Council Village maintenance / Browston place at the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre on Tuesdays representative February 19th and March 19th both commencing at (7.30pm) Any Peter Nichols ( Chair) 07860 759076 residents are welcome to attend, and questions can be put to Sports fields / Play areas & councillors at the start of the meetings. The Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer, buildings / Compass Centre Vacant is available monthly, in the week before the council meeting date to 01493 780703 Health & Safety / Risk meet informally with and take note of residents queries (Parish Clerks Assessment Michael Graystone (V/Chair) Surgery), please note revised days and times, the next two months Environmental issues Village Maintenance / are Wednesday February 13th at the John Green Institute (10.30 - Allotments / Compass Centre Lee Staff 11.30am) and Tuesday March 12th at the New Road Centre (10 - 01493 780586 Youth matters 11am) just drop in to either. If you wish to confirm that Kate will be 07966 844168 available before visiting please ring 01493 602960, e-mail Nathan Brown [email protected] The clerk can also be contacted in Youth matters / Allotments Ian Walpole writing at 56, Victoria Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6EF. 01493 780910 Village Maintenance 01493 789028 Kenneth Botwright PHARMACY ISSUES Village maintenace & Hillary Williams There have been various concerns raised recently over problems Environmental issues Village Groups/ The Church / with getting prescriptions from some pharmacies including lost doc- 07752 986288 School uments and time delays. If you have a particular problem you should 01493 781294 call NHS England on 03003112233 (press option 3) and provide full Darren Buckworth details, they will then raise a complaint with the relevant pharmacy Finance Kate Palmer management on your behalf as NHS England is responsible for 07932 760391 PARISH CLERK 01493 602960 licensing all pharmacies. You can also e-mail full details to Margaret Greenacre [email protected] [email protected] Transport / Planning /

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FEBRUARY ROADWORKS BURGH CASTLE PARISH COUNCIL BURGH CASTLE CHURCH & VILLAGE HALL It is quieter now that the Essex & Suffolk Six members of Burgh Castle Parish Council, water main work is completed in Bradwell. Borough Councillor David Drewitt and eight The Friday Quiz starts again this month for The only closure notified for our parishes members of the public attended the January the new year and we look forward to seeing in February at the time of writing is for 14th meeting of the Council, Trevor everyone on 1st February 2019, 8pm Browston Lane, Browston for one day on Greenacre was in the chair. Queens Head Burgh Castle. Please come February 27. There are however two along to support us. nearby jobs that are worth a mention. A member of the public raised concerns over Bradwell - 28 January to 8 February – Crab residents’ low boundary marker posts that The Village Hall Committee are delighted to Lane (outside the new properties on 'The have appeared in front of several properties have been able ( with support from the Arches' site will be closed for sewage on Mill Road, He said that when driving a Community Council ) to have the heating and connections. tractor with equipment attached, these being lighting in the hall upgraded. We have also Thurlton - 21 - 24 February - Beccles very near the road, were difficult to avoid. It had the good fortune to have had a projector Road, Thurlton will be closed cutting off the was felt that they should be further back from and screen donated, our thanks to Dorothy link between Haddiscoe and Hales to the roadway and the matter will be and Eric who gave these items so generously. Norwich. investigated. Councillor Griffiths stated that the Speedwatch team will be about, Now the festive season is over for another especially in the next two weeks, in support year please remember us with your unwanted COMMUNITY CAR of the National Speedwatch Campaign. The or duplicated Christmas presents, we are SERVICE Chairman, referring to comments on the always looking for donations of good quality Belton and Burgh Castle Facebook local chat bric-a-brac, books, produce etc., to run our December saw 34 lifts page, that the footbridge on the riverside very successful Tearoom. We will take undertaken, bringing the footpath has been dislodged by high tides, donations at any time and can arrange to total for 2018 to 480! stated that it would be better if the issue could collect from you. Thank you to the drivers be reported direct to the Parish Clerk so that [email protected], Tel 01483 who give up their time so the relevant authorities ( in this case The 780126 patiently to help those in Broads Authority) could be informed our community who struggle to access immediately (they have now been notified). The next event for our Church Restoration public transport. To book a car please call Borough Councillor Drewitt who has been th Project is our Burns Night on 26 January. 07767063986 Passengers can book a car investigating what planning permissions are This will follow the usual format, with a three to take them shopping, to social events, live on the Burgh Castle Marina site in course meal, raffle, table draw and games. connections for holiday travel or medical response to the new caravan bases that are Please book early as we do have to limit our appointments. The only stipulation being being installed stated that his enquiries were numbers to 60 to make sure everyone is they are resident in one of the five villages ongoing with the Broads Authority, he already seated comfortably and can enjoy the and can walk to the vehicle. We ask for at had some information going back to 1948! evening. ickets are £10 per head, (bring your least 24 hours notice as all our drivers are own drinks) and are available from volunteers, but are very willing to do our In planning there were no objections, subject [email protected] , Tel 01493 best to help. to the views of other neighbours to rear first floor extensions at numbers 10, 11 and 12 780126, or any church member. We really do need some more drivers, Cement Cottages although the chairman did if you have a clean driving licence, are ask that the applicants be mindful of the need BURGH CASTLE FUN DAY 2019 prepared to contact your insurance to take care with parking and equipment on Sunday June 23rd. From Noon company for permission to do ‘volun- the busy Butt Lane. Members agreed, by a tary’ driving and undertaken a DBS five to one majority, not to object to the If you enjoyed this event in 2018 please come check you might be just who we need. planning request to extend the number of car along and get involved in the organisation for Please do get in touch. Want to know boot sessions at Crows Farm from 28 to 32 this year The next planning meeting will be more then contact: in each year. The Borough Council have held in the Village Hall at 7pm on 4th March. [email protected] or call approved plans to replace a conservatory If you can help in any way we would like to 01493 780126. with a rear extension at 33 Butt Lane. hear from you. Plans are in hand to book an entertainer and attractions for the day but new BELTON FUN DAY & In response to a recent site visit Norfolk ideas are always welcome. We especially CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2019 County Highways will put some more need someone with the experience to plainings and fill in at the church triangle organise events for children. Stalls are £15 if Belton Funday & Classic Car Show returns works and they are awaiting a reply to the commercial and £10 for charity users. There to the New Road Sports Field on Saturday request for a new litter bin which hopefully will be a tea room in the hall on the day and 3rd August (11am-5pm). It will be another can be placed further back. The highways beer tent and hot food on the field during the day of entertainment for all the family with boundary at Coronation Terrace is not clear event. the arena full of displays, classic, custom but highways will put some fill into the area and unusual vehicles of all types to see outside the properties. Councillors agreed For more details please contact and lots of stalls, food and things to do. It that the clerk should chase up contact with [email protected] or phone was estimated that 4000 people attended the relevant officer at Norfolk County Council 01493780126 last year and it is expected the same who it is hoped has some funding for further numbers will descend on the field again. footpath clearance at Cherry Tree Corner.. FRITTON & ST. OLAVES PARISH Whilst the event is still in the planning COUNCIL stages you can be sure to see many of the Councillor Grimmer reported that the bench favourite entertainers from previous years by the village sign should be installed and Fritton and St Olaves Parish Council meets along with new and exciting displays. Once the two small trees set there in the Spring, he every other month, the next meeting is on has obtained sponsorship to cover the work again this event will be FREE to enter for Thursday January 31st at Fritton Village Hall so that no expense will fall on the Parish pedestrians and cyclists, there will be a £3 (7.30pm). The Parish Clerk is Kate Palmer, Council. charge for car parking. 56 Victoria Road, Gorleston, Gt. Yarmouth, NR31 6EF. Tel. 07827681269, e-mail The next meeting of the Council will be at the As usual if you would like to display your [email protected] vehicle there is no charge or need to book. Village Hall on Monday February 11th.

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BRANDON LEWIS MP WRITES BURGH HOUSE COMMUNION

Usually, the run-up to Christmas and New Year would be a politically quiet period and little would change by the time you read this column in January. Yet as I write these words just two days ahead of the historic parliamentary vote to decide the Brexit Deal political affairs have never looked so uncertain.

Looking back across the year, nearly every column I’ve written for Village Voice has included a reference or update about delivering the referendum result and making arrangements to leave the European Union. Whatever the outcome of the votes in Parliament I am still committed to ensuring that the democratic choice made by the British people becomes a reality and we leave the EU in 2019.

2018 hasn’t all been about Europe. There were important government What a lovely communion at Burgh House on the Saturday before announcements both locally and nationally. The ｣ 98 million Christmas taken by Reverend Rosie Bunn. Thanks to Tracey and commitment from the Transport Secretary will ensure that a Third Maureen for helping out, we had readings by some of our River Crossing for the town will be built and is a massive vote of residents Chris Nolan, Nigel George and the Manager Joseph confidence in our area’s economic potential. Planning issues were at Greiner. We also had another of our residents Marian George the forefront of discussions whenever I popped into the Belton Coffee playing all the songs on the piano. Mornings or spoke to people on the doorstep. There was concern that Fritton Woods was at risk from new quarrying plans. Residents wanted a say on future development in their villages, as the council looked at producing a new local plan.

And this year, as we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service, over a million health workers received a significant pay increase to reflect the incredible work they do in our hospitals and communities. Alongside this came a new funding package that will see the NHS receive an extra ｣600 million a week. With this extra money came a government commitment to focus on increasing cancer survival rates and improving mental health. The Chancellor of the Exchequer continued to support hard-working families in his Budget with another freeze on fuel tax that will help everyone when they fill up their car. Bringing forward planned changes to income tax allowances means everyone will get to keep more of their money before having to pay tax.

My hope is that in 2019 we can concentrate on building a better Britain outside the European Union – seizing all the amazing opportunities SOUTHERN VILLAGES ACTION GROUP that will be open to us as an independent country. Burgh Castle Village Hall - Wednesday 27th February (7pm) CRIME REPORT FOR BURGH CASTLE NOVEMBER SPEEDWATCH This is the local meeting, open to all residents of Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton, St. Olaves and Hopton to take note of any Below is a list of the crimes re- Police related issues in the Southern Villages and make corded for our local villages in recomendations to be taken to the area SNAP police meeting when November 2018 according to various officrs will be in attendance and the local priority policing the figures supplied by Norfolk issues will be set for the following two to three months. Constabulary to the Police UK web site. This is your opportunity to ensure that the police are aware of what is going on in your locallity - please attend if you can. The current Burgh Castle (Total 1), 1 x priorities in the Southern Villages area are Anti social cycling on New Anti Social behaviour Road at Belton and Anti social behaviour on Lowestoft Road at Hopton (near the recreation ground). Belton (Total 12), 1 x Anti So- cial behaviour, 7 x Violence / Would you like to see less MONEY & DEBT ADVICE Sexual offence, 1 x Robbery, 1 speeding in our Village? x Shoplifting, 2 x Criminal Become a speed watch Free, impartial and confidential advice and guidance on a range of Damage / Arson volunteer. All training and money and/or debt issues is available at the Village Green Children’s equipment will be provided Centre, Belton from a representative from D.I.A.L usually on the last Browston (Total 0) and you only have to commit Thursday of every month (1.00 – 3.00pm), to a few hours a month. Fritton (Total 0) Support our village and The next dates are January 31st, February 28th. and March 28th. For contact the co-ordinator more information call 01493 789562 or e-mail St. Olaves (Total 1), 1 x Bur- wendygriffiths.2k@btinternet. [email protected]. glary com or 01493 780452.

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meeting, we had a good, old fash- REV ROSIE ioned sing song of carols and the WRITES old, familiar Christmas, I very much appreciate the songs we all privilege I have of celebrating love. Tracey the loving relationships of couples in our villages. It may be at the brought her gui- exciting time of preparing for marriage when the couples are young or tar and led us in often more mature, or at the end of a life of one partner, when the our choice of bereaved husband or wife looks back with real fondness and deep songs. She gratitude at the love they have shared and have now lost. asked if we chose a song On the 14th of February, Valentine’s Day, there will be many cards that we joined exchanged, and flowers and tokens of esteem given. I don’t know her at the front what your take is on this date in the calendar, but I must say I never to sing in a duet. say no to a bunch of flowers from my husband and a card expressing I personally his love for me and I enjoy choosing a card for him and thinking of LOVE ‘Hark the something that he might like to receive, too. However, it does concern Herald Angels me the amount of commercialisation there is, how the price of flowers Sing’, so I did go goes up, simply because of the increase in demand, and the disap- forward some- pointments felt by some when their hopes and dreams do not come to what hesitantly fruition. and was mightily relieved to find The Bible teaches a great deal about love, many of the references are that the micro- about God’s love for the world, but there are also some helpful phone for the passages that talk about the quality of love between husband and second person was not on full power, so my second rate warbling wife; passionate and strong, faithful and valuable. The most well- did not in any way spoil Tracey’s wonderful, alto rendition. It’s a well known is the passage from 1 Corinthians, known as “Love is….”, known phenomenon that you feel drawn together when you sing chosen by many people for their marriage service. It takes up the and I think we all shared in that experience. theme that what we do in life without love is worth little and that love should be the basis of our thoughts and actions. We also discussed the Christmas meal at the Pier Hotel which had proved to be such a great success giving us a lovely start to the However, the passage from 1 Corinthians sets an almost impossible Christmas festivities. There is a strong possibility that this year we standard of loving, but what a difference if life was lived with these might be having a springtime lunch at the Pier and then share a standards as our foundation for life together. Love is patient, love is stroll along the ‘prom’ at Gorleston. I will definitely want to be there kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Love does for that. Young at Heart gave each one of us a Christmas present not dishonour other people, nor is it self-seeking or easily angered. of a pot of miniature iris (see photo). Love keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in wrong- doing or evil but love always celebrates the good or truth. Love always So at this time of New Year resolutions think whether you would like protects, always trust, always hopes and always perseveres. Love to join us on Tuesday mornings between 10am and noon in All never gives up. Saints Church, Belton. If you decide to give us a try, you won’t regret it. Importantly you don’t have to be here dead on time nor do The Bible is also the source of the saying “Love covers over a you have to stay for the whole two hours, it’s up to you. Certainly multitude of sins/wrongs”. When we love (not with Eros love) but with it’s a great way to make new friends and share some very enjoya- the unconditional and selfless love (Agape love) we are more able and ble activities. The club is open to both women and men over 50 willing to forgive, and the irritations and issues that could become years and is focused on friendship. You don’t have to be a member larger are dealt with, so that life moves on. of the church to join in –some of us are and some of us aren’t.

On occasions I have had older couples tell me that they have never If you have any questions please contact either Margaret on 01493 had a cross word between them; they are the older couples who you 780126 or Sue on 01493 782443. will see walking hand in hand along the prom or up the high street, who still delight in one another’s company. You only get out what you THE LOUISE HAMILTON CENTRE put in was a saying that I heard many times as I was growing up, and it is particularly significant when we talk about relationships. When we The Louise Hamilton Centre (LHC) is a haven where people can invest in the lives of others, often we are blessed too. get information, advice and support when they need it most; providing services for people with life So, this month I want to encourage you to ponder the meaning of love. limiting and progressive illness, their Real love. Deep love. Costly love. The loving relationships that you family and carers. It offers many have in your life; partners, family, friends. How can you be more services including a Care and Share loving? Love never gives up! God’s love never gives up; it never fails. Group for individuals bereaved of a As humans, we are not perfect, but with God’s help we can love in partner, close family member or ways that reflect those qualities we aspire to; being self-less in giving friend as a result from a progressive and thankful in receiving. May you know that you are loved – by God illness. These sessions held at the and others – and have opportunity to show others love yourself. centre and run by trained volunteers provide you with a place to talk openly and share your feelings with YOUNG AT HEART others. Refreshments and free parking are provided (bring your car A Happy New Year to all Village Voicers from Young at Heart. It park disc with you to the session). The sessions are from 12:00- seems a long time since the last Tuesday we met in All Saints Church, 13:30 on the third Sunday of every month. Please contact the Louise Belton on 18 December 2018 and shared our memories of what a Hamilton Centre on 01493 453100 between the hours of 09.30- great year we have had together in Young at Heart. At that last 19.30 Mon-Fri and 11.30-16.30 weekends. Closed bank holidays

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inspectors in 2016, it was judged as ‘Requires Improvement.’ To be graded as ‘Good’ in the most recent inspection marks a significant turnaround in the school’s fortunes.

Headteacher Kevin Lee said “The report has been published four years after my very first involvement with Moorlands. We’ve come The children and adults at Moorlands Church of England Primary such a long Academy are celebrating being graded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, way in that time after their visit in December. A team of three Inspectors, led by Her and the school Majesty’s Inspector Paul Wilson, conducted a two day visit of the today is school that looked closely at teaching and learning as well as unrecognisable from then in so many ways. I am delighted that the behaviour, outcomes, personal development and welfare, leadership children of Belton now have an officially recognised ‘Good’ school to and management and the Early Years. attend and I’m really looking forward to the next stage in our growth. This judgement is the result of a lot of hard work from a team of very dedicated, talented and committed people. It is a genuine privilege to work with them.”

“We have rebuilt Moorlands on a series of core values, as well as a strong emphasis on developing a Reading for Pleasure culture throughout Inspectors stated “Leaders have established a culture of high the school. expectations, both of pupils and of teachers. They have secured We have significant improvements in the quality of teaching, learning and always assessment, which is now good.” They were also full of praise for The believed that Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT), which, this, aligned they said “provides effective support.” The report also spoke of with hope and improving outcomes for the children, as well as the development of a aspiration, broad curriculum. The report went on to praise the “kind and caring and a strong focus on community would be the recipe for creating a ethos “of the school and stated that “Pupils are taught and good school, so we are delighted that this has been borne out in the encouraged to make the right choices, even when the right path is not report.” the easiest one to follow.”

As many in the village will know, Moorlands became a DNEAT The full report can be found on the school website Academy in November 2013, after going into Special Measures as www.moorlands.dneat.org or on the Ofsted website Moorlands Primary School in 2012. When the school was visited by www.ofsted.gov.uk

13 Village Voice - February 2019 THE VILLAGE VOICE BOOK CLUB Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy sharing your thoughts with others who enjoy reading? It doesn’t matter 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 genre is off limits. Please send in your contributions to [email protected]

THE TROUBLE WITH GOATS AND SHEEP & secrets and deception behind closed doors elsewhere in The Avenue. THREE THINGS ABOUT ELSIE Wry in its humour and poignant in its depictions of the marginalised BY JOANNA CANNON outsider, The Trouble with Goats and Sheep sold over 250,000 copies Reviewed by Regi Alexander in the UK alone, was published in 15 countries and became a Sunday Times best seller

Three Things about Elsie was her second novel, published in 2018. Described by Joanna herself as an exploration of memory, friendship and old age, this book tells the story of 84 year-old Florence Claybourne, a resident at the Cherry Tree home for the elderly. Flo has fallen over in her room and as she waits to be discovered, she reminisces on the events of the past month- her worries about the appearance in the home of a man who died many years ago, the unwillingness of staff or fellow residents to believe her and the relationship with her lifelong friend and confidante Elsie. Imaginatively examining the vicissitudes of the aging process, the interface with dementia and the indomitable human spirit that transcends both, this tender and thoughtful book was for me, truly one of the highlights of 2018.

(The Trouble with Goats and Sheep is available in paperback from £7.47 and Three Things about Elsie from £3.99. Both books are published by Harper Collins Publishers. The Village Voice is grateful to Joanna Cannon for agreeing to be the chief guest at the prize giving ceremony of its writing competition. Do come along to Moorlands Primary on the 21st of March for this event with a difference).

BAD BLOOD BY JOHN CARREYROU Reviewed by Sam Tromans

Bad Blood details the rise and fall of the Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, an ambitious young Silcon Valley entrepreneur who dropped out of Stanford University in 2004 with a view to developing a home-based biochemistry testing device that could perform over 200 biochemical tests from a fingerprick sample of blood.

Holmes idolised the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, dressing similarly in a Born in a small Derbyshire town, Joanna Cannon left school early and black turtle-necked sweater, worked in a number of part time jobs- barmaid, kennel maid, pizza implementing his management style deliverer- to name a few. In her 30s, she returned to school, completed and even employing the same A levels, went to university and qualified as a doctor from Leicester advertising agency used by Apple for Medical School. As if this story wasn’t extraordinary enough, she then many of their promotional went on to become an acclaimed writer, writing her first novel as a campaigns. She also attracted billions of dollars of investment from particularly personal way of coping with the stress of working as a junior some of the most renowned investors, including former United States doctor in busy medical and surgical wards. Secretary of State George Shultz, the Walmart empire heirs and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. However, underneath the shiny The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, her debut novel published in 2016, corporate veneer of Theranos was a toxic, bullying culture. Staff was famously written while sitting in NHS car parks. It is set in the turnover was extrordinarily high, and outgoing staff were mercilessly exceptional summer of 1976 and tells the story of two 10-year-old girls- pressured into signing non-disclosure and non-disparagement Grace & her best friend Tilly and their search for a missing neighbour agreements to prevent any reputational damage to either Holmes or Mrs Creasy in Number 8, The Avenue. The other neighbours appear Theranos. to blame her disappearance on the heat, but the girls think otherwise. They draw their inspiration from the local vicar and believe that if they Holmes’ company president and boyfriend Ramesh ‘Sunny’ Balwani can find God – who keeps everyone safe – they might also find Mrs was a leading figure in maintaining the prevalent climate of fear. But Creasy. As they investigate, the girls try to make sense of what they the workplace atmosphere was only part of the problem. Despite see and hear, and the reader is taken through the wider history of massive investment, Theranos had been unable to successfully

14 Village Voice - February 2019 DOWN THE GARDEN PATH

This popular and regular column in the Village Voice is written by Elizabeth Myhill. Liz is Chair of the Belton & Lothingland Village Show and the Belton Ladies Group (BLG). Please send in your comments and suggestions for future columns to [email protected]

Most of us know the usual Annual Plants that we grow in our gar- A popular garden and bedding plant, available in range of heights dens every year but here are ten varieties that are worth considering and flower types. An easy plant to grow and care for, which flow- beginning A-C. ers well throughout the summer. A real favourite with children - who love to pinch the sides of the flowers to open the dragon's 1. Ageratum F1 Champion. Blue, White or Mixed Blue, White, mouth. Naturally compact will withstand light frost. Early flowering. Blue-Pink Antirrhinum (Snapdragon.) F1 Sonnet as above but taller Ht. 55 Easy to grow bedding plant if planted in rich moist soil and a sunny – 65cm. Fragrant and attractive to butterflies. spot.. Ideal as an edging plant adding both colour and texture to the border. Compact can easily be grown in patio pots and containers. 3. Begonia: Very large range of varieties explained in March Vil- Keep soil moist at all times, do not allow to dry out. Feed every 2-3 lage Voice. weeks with a weak solution of general fertilizer. Pinch out the grow- ing tips to make plants bushier. Regularly deadhead to prolong the 4. Bellis Bellissima is a new strain of bellis daisies. Unlike tradi- flowering period. tional varieties which require a period of cold weather to initiate the flowers, Bellis Bellissima have no need for a vernalisation pe- 2. Antirrhinum (Snapdragon.) F1 Appeal Mixed Solid Colours riod. Really colourful, compact and easy to grow plants, great for Ht.15-20cm. patio pots, hanging baskets, beds and borders. Large fully double ‘pom- pom’ flowers. In pots grow in multipurpose compost. In develop the technology required to make Holmes’ initial vision a reality. beds plant 10 cm apart. Full sun preferred. Will cope with light The device did not work, but investors and partner organisations were shade. largely unaware. Investment continued, and Holmes’ reputation soared to new heights, with her being touted as the next rising star of Silicon 5. Calceolaria Sunshine. Common name Lady’s purse. Bright Valley, with a personal worth of billions, and bring featured on the golden yellow flowers, June, July, August, September. Grows in covers of Fortune, Inc. and Forbes. Yet when piloting of the Theranos light shade or sun. Soil moisture retentive-dry. Height 30cm. devices in a select group of Arizona-based Walgreens stores began, Grows well with red Salvia Vanguard and Ageratums or Lobelia in the cracks truly started to appear. Some people were receiving grossly front. Plant our mid to late May. Use in beds or containers. inaccurate blood test results, causing unnecessary distress and potential harm to members of the general public. Doctors were similarly starting to have concerns, losing faith in the reliability of the Theranos 6. Celosia Kimono Mixed. The attractive Celosia plant from the devices. Additionally, Theranos were engaged in widespread fraud, Amaranth family goes by the common names of woolflower, often using traditional blood testing machines to run its tests rather cockscomb flower and “Flamingo Feather.” An unusual looking than the company’s own devices. annual plant can bloom for up to ten weeks, with flower heads of red, purple, gold, pink or sometimes bi-coloured. Flower Height A former Theranos employee made contact with John Carreyrou, a 15cm. Plant requires minimum of eight hours direct sun light and two-time Pulitzer prize-winning investigative reporter for the Wall Street soil that drains quickly. Dead head regularly. Perfect for planting Journal. Despite repeated threats of legal action from Holmes’ expert in a container on the patio. legal team, led by high profile lawyer David Boies, he persisted in his investigation and revealed the widespread fraud within the Theranos 7. Cineraria Senetti Masses of vividly-hued blooms float above organisation. Following the publication of Carreyrou’s initial Wall Street rounded, compact foliage. Will tolerate low temperatures outside Journal exposee, Theranos were subjected to further scrutiny by the in early spring but not frost. Unmatched for winter and early sea- United States Food and Drug Administration, who observed numerous son colour, the plants stay beautiful for weeks indoors then after violations of their regulations. Thernos shut down operations of its frost move outside. Cut back after first flush of flowers in the laboratory tests and finally ceased operations altogether in September spring for a later flowering in the year. 2018. Both Holmes and Balwani have been indicted on numerous counts of wire fraud, and are facing up to 20 years in prison. 8. Coleus Wizard Merlin Mxd. Well-defined distinctive foliage in a good colour range. Compact and uniform. Good in sun or Though evidence-based health technology can potentially offer shade. Height 20cm. Avoid overly damp soils which can cause monumental benefits to society, Bad Blood provides a cautionary tale leaf drop and encourage disease. Feed regularly with a water-sol- of the potential dangers of health technology not being subjected to uble fertilizer, especially if grown in containers. Pinch out flowers. rigorous scientific testing from an early stage, and the potential risk such an approach poses to the general public. It also provides a startling example of the importance of whistleblowers, and, more than 9. Coleus Camp Fire Grown by cuttings having colossal colour that, the need for an organisation culture whereby constituent members without a flower. Winner of the RHS People’s Choice award at feel free to raise concerns without the prospect of retribution. Bad Wisley. Upright and bushy, ideal as a specimen in a large contain- Blood is a thrilling, fascinating read, both as a study of a profits-before- er. The bold coppery foliage comes with a hint of pink, especially patients approach to healthcare as well as that of the personalities in the shoot tips, and becomes more vivid in full sun. Short listed involved, particularly Holmes, Balwani and Boies. For me, it was a rare for the 2016 Chelsea Show Plant of the Year. Pinch out any flow- example of a truly unputdownable book; despite its length (320 pages, ers that appear in late season. or 11 hours 37 minutes, for fellow audiobook afficianados), I 10. Cuphea Hyssopifolia (Tiny Mice) is a compact, bushy comfortably finished it within two days. spreading evergreen shrub to 45cm in height with small, lance- shaped dark green leaves and small clusters of tubular flowers with (Bad Blood by John Carreyrou was published by Alfred A. Knopf small red petals and purple showy dark purple calyx resembling a Incorporated in 2018. It is currently available in hardback from £16.99, mice head. A good robust pot plant for patios or the border. Easy for Kindle for £6.47 and in audiobook format for £11.43 or 1 Audible to grow and long lasting. credit. It will be available in paperback for £7.19 from 21st March 2019.)

15 Village Voice - February 2019 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 herbalists employed it for its astringent values, as an eyewash and it has been used as an alternative to Oak bark for tanning leather. During my many visits to the U.S.A. I discovered several of our English In the U.S.A. it is found in New England, North Carolina, West wild flowers in several States. One such was Silverweed ( Pontentilla Virginia, Ohio, Missouri and Minnesota. I observed it through the anserina ), a ground hugging silvery hairy Perennial with creeping red train window in most of these States. rooting stems with clusters of leaves. It has single five petaled bright golden yel- Greater Celandine ( Chelidonuim majus ) - not to be confused with low flowers the non related Lesser Celandine ( Ranunculas ficaria ) . Queen which are Elizabeth I, whose teeth were described as black pearls, was said comparative- to have avoided a painful tooth extraction by dropping the acrid ly large and juice of Celandine into the hollow of a decaying tooth and easily borne on in- remov- dividual ing the stalks, flow- tooth ering be- with her tween May fingers. and Septem- The ber. The Saffron plant is also col- named oured Crampweed juice of and Moon- the grass. The plant plant was an can important cause crop in parts severe of the British irritation Isles from of the prehistoric mucous times until the introduction of the potato in the 16th century, its starchy membranes and also skin irritation from handling crushed parts of roots tasting like Turnips. It could be roasted, boiled, or even eaten raw the plant. It was used to remove warts and treat skin diseases like by North American Indians. It has kept populations alive when nothing Eczema and Ringworm. The deep yellow flowers are in small loose else was available to eat. The plant contains much tannin, which is an clusters, leaves are almost hairless and blue - green underneath. astringent and may account for its use as a gargle and mouthwash. Its The slender seed capsules split from the bottom upwards, when leaves are a favourite of geese. ripe the seeds enclosed are black with a white appendage.. The name Celandine comes from Chelidon, the Greek word for swallow. Purple Loosestrife ( Lythrum salicara) - This handsome perennial 2-4 The belief was that the plant flourished with the swallow’s spring ft.( 60 - 120 cm.) in height is one of the most interesting of wild plants, arrival and withered with their Autumn departure. Herbalists took it has three different forms of flower, but only one type of bloom the bright orange colour of the juice as a divine sign that it was a appears on any one plant. It has long showy spiked blossoms ranging remedy for Jaundice and Liver ailments. in colour from rose to red to deep purple, hence its Among other English wild flowers to be found in the U.S.A. are other name of Rainbow- Oxeye Daisy, Goosegrass, Ragged Robin, Soapwort, Hedge Mus- weed and an old English tard, Shepherds Purse, Coltsfoot, and the Lesser Periwinkle. name of 'Flowering Sal- ly'. Its habitats are wet MY ADVENTUROUS LIFE meadows, riverbanks Copies of Malcolm’s book about his lifetime of travels (see and marshy areas. Man- P19 December Village Voice) are available for £9.95, please kind has taken notice of call him on 01493 661138 for details and to purchase. Loosestrife since antiqui- ty. The Greeks thought FRITTON BINGO that garlands hung All are welcome to our monthly Bingo at Fritton Village hall on Friday around the necks of Ox- February 15th (Eyes down 7.30pm). Still only 50p per card and there en would encourage a are some excellent prizes. team to plough a field in harmony. They also used the plants as a hair dye HERRINGFLEET STUDIO & GALLERY and burned it to drive away insects.. It has Art workshops in St Olaves - Watecolour, Acrylic and oil. New many tiny seeds in egg dates to be announced very soon, e-mail shaped capsules (3- [email protected] for more information. 4mm). The plant usually Also watch for more ‘Open Studio’ dates coming soon. grows in dense patches, it is also rich in tannin, Denise.

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LOCAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL RAISES OVER £6,000

The local collection for the Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Bradwell South, Fritton and St. Olaves area has raised a marvellous total of £6,091,21. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the businesses and contributors who have supported the appeal. Thank-you receipts will be sent out in the next few weeks East Coast Hospice wish all at the Village Voice and its readers a indicating each individual location total. very Happy New Year and thank you for all your help and support during the year. Our Santa Dash was a great success and we were Special thanks go to the delighted to see so many people there again this year. This will be staff and the volunteers an annual event for all. We are delighted that the Clinical at the Bradwell Co-Op, Commissioning Group (CCG) has awarded the procurement contract who managed to help which will be beneficial to all in this community. This has been needed raise a fantastic total of for several years and we wish East Coast Community Healthcare £2,914.06. The stall (ECCH) good luck and congratulations. Perhaps this will now help and volunteers were all to work together for the patient to have the care they need and organised by Stephen deserve. East Coast Hospice team is working hard but still need your Webster and we are help, whether it is a donation to our shops, by joining our lottery, or a very grateful to all those regular donation by standing order or Just Giving. We are very grateful who helped in any way. and please watch our website for news and updates www.eastcoasthospice.org.uk Thanks also go to the delivery and collecting teams, without whom we would never have reached such an excellent total. Whilst we have covered 40 separate locations this time; if you are in this area NORFOLK & WAVENEY and did not receive a poppy collection kit, and would like one in 2019, PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP please contact me using the details below. This group is run entirely by volunteers who have all been personally Ian Walker affected by prostate cancer and is totally self-financing, relying on EGC02 Honorary Poppy Appeal Organiser public donations and its own fundraising activities. They hold four Email: [email protected], Mobile: 07887 640 385 ‘OPEN MEETINGS’ and four ‘MEET & CHAT’ events yearly at various venues at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital or James SCOUTS NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS Paget Hospital. More information on www.prostatesupport.org.uk Belton Scouts will be collecting old newspapers in Belton (sorry not other local villages) on Saturdays February 2 and March 2. Papers should be put outside properties by 8.45am to ensure collection, please do not make bundles too large as some of our younger members who help are on the small size! Glossy magazines, leaflets, greetings cards and old telephone directories can all be included with the papers, please see the whole list of dates for 2019 in the January edition of ‘Village Voice’. For information about the local Scouts or the paper collections please call 01493 780965, papers can also be left outside at 6 Station Road North, Belton, NR31 9NF. CHRISTMAS DINNER Ormiston Venture Academy hosted a Christmas-themed high tea for a selection of students, their families and community members on Wednesday 19th December. Catering teacher Mrs Osben organised the very special event with assistance from Mrs McMullen and Miss Teasdale. It was a hugely successful event in Venture’s very own café, with 55 guests gathering to play games, enjoy Christmas music and tuck into a festive afternoon tea with all the trimmings. MOBILE LIBRARY - ALL CHANGE FOR BELTON There are now different days for Mobile Library visits to Belton from those for Fritton and St Olaves. The next visits to Belton will therefore now be on Wednesdays February 6 and March 6 with the following details- 14:00 – 14:25 : Belton - St Robert’s Way, 14:30 – 15:30 : Belton - Moorlands Primary Academy / Children’s Centre. 15:35 – 15:50 : Belton - Alderslea, 7, Station Road South, 15:55 – 16:10 : Belton - Amhurst Gardens. The next visits to Fritton and St Olaves are Wednesdays February 20 and March 20 as follows- 11:35 – 11:45 : St Olaves - Priory Close, 11:50 – 12:05 : Fritton - New Road.

For more information: Norfolk Mobile Library Service on 01603 222303 or [email protected]

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BELTON YOUTH GROUPS BELTON F.C. Bruce Gearie, Youth Worker A Decent Start to the New Year

Rocksolid It has been a decent start to the new calendar year at Belton FC, only Rocksolid is our weekly children’s club on a Thursday for ages 7 to two games for each team to report on. 11. Over the winter it runs at the Church start- The first team started with what looked ing at 5pm and finishing at 6pm. Each week like an easy game away to bottom of the the children will expand on various themes league Freethorpe reserves. A match from their assemblies with craft activities and where Belton were in full control but una- games. There is also a well stocked tuck shop ble to take some key chances resulted in for them to enjoy as well. February dates are a 4-1 victory to carry on their winning 7th, 14th and 28th. ways. The second game was away at Tacolneston in a 1st against 2nd tie. Hav- Youth Group ing been 1-0 down for 70 minutes of the Youth Group is Our Thursday Night Youth Bible study group that game but controlling all the football how- meets at 7pm and finishes at 8.30pm at the ever only creating limited chances Lewis church. The group starts by having some hot Popham stepped up to grab an equaliser chocolate and a catch up of how their week has 10 minutes from time to see the first team been. Then we progress onto our Bible study and carry on their unbeaten league season once that’s finished there are some games and however unfortunately losing the 100% winning run. craft activities to do. We are currently starting a new Bible study exploring what it means to be a The reserves started their Wiltshire cup run with a great 5-2 victory over Gorleston Development looking to defend last seasons trophy new person in Christ. February dates are the 7th, win the lads will,by the time of printing will have played their Quarter 14th and 28th. final against Cobholm. The second game saw them lose narrowly to The Hub Prostar FC 2-1 on Mill Lane meaning that they now need to be on the The Hub is our social drop in at the church building from 6pm to 9pm right side of the result in the final group game playing AC Mill Lane for years 6 and above. This is a place where our youth can come, Reserves to see them progress into the quarter finals. Please see relax and chill out safely. Activities include: Pool, Table football, DVD the relevant league websites for more updated scores and results. room, Chillout zone, Craft tables, Table Tennis and badminton. There is also a well-stocked Tuck shop. This takes place fortnightly on a Nathan Brown, Club Secretary. Friday. February's only date will be the 8th due to half term.

Messy Church QUIZ - Answers Messy Church is fun for all the family, it starts with a meal, then a talk Something to get your teeth into and then lots of messy activities. This takes place on the first We had no all correct entries to last months quiz and will send the Wednesday of every month at the church. Starting at 6pm and £5 consolation prize drawn from all submitted entries to Roy Mirkin. finishing at 7.30pm. February’s Date is the 6th and the theme will be Answers Light of the World. 1. Five bars have precious end. - Gateau. 2. Cheesy name for a feather.- Macaroni. If you are interested in any of the above groups or would like to know 3. Amphibian down the well. - Toad in the hole. more please contact me on: 07783573210 or email me on: 4. Bramley in pieces.- Apple crumble. [email protected] , I would love to see more new faces 5. Raised glasses.- Toast. at all our groups. If it is something you have been thinking about then 6. Grievance of the Duke - Beef Wellington. come and join us and see what we get up to. 7. Sharpen the unknown - Honey. 8. Ovine gets the sack - Lamb chop. 9. This one has strings - Muffin. LOTHINGLAND CLT 10. Fail to honour unusual piece - Welsh rarebit. 11. Fish on board - Skate. The consultation to determine the 12. Split wastes money - Banana fritter. types of housing need is now taking 13. Three little ones well wrapped - Pigs in blankets. place in the five villages. The 14. Russian green - Red cabbage. document can be obtained from last 15. Breakfast for Norman Stanley - Porridge. month’s Village Voice or on any of the three parish council websites in our NORFOLK MASTER COMPOSTERS area and the Lothingland CLT website. Norfolk Master Composters are recruiting new volunteers- we are Just type in Lothinglandclt and it looking for 20 Norfolk residents (18+ years old) to train as home should take you there. This piece of composting ambassadors and encourage friends, neighbours, work in obtaining the views of the colleagues (and anybody else that will listen) to compost kitchen and residents is vital in helping the garden waste at home. Volunteers don’t need to be composters Trustees and members formulating the allocation policy for the already as full training will be given. The next free two-day foundation properties we seek to build., so the more responses we get the more training course will be held on Sat 16 and Sun 17 March 2019 at information we have to go on. The completed forms can be returned Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse near Dereham. BOOKING IS at the following three places. Belton Pet & Hardware. Burgh Castle ESSENTIAL and further details can be obtained by emailing Post Office and Buckworths Garage at St. Olaves. The closing date [email protected] or calling 0344 800 8020. for this is the 31st of January.

The next LCLT meeting will take place at Burgh Castle Village Hall on Wednesday the 13th of February at 7pm. We will be discussing EAST ANGLIAN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL the results of the consultation document and formulating a call for Entries are officially open for this festival which returns to Oulton st land, which is the next step in looking at land in the villages which Broad in Lowestoft on Saturday 31 August. Like before, the might be suitable for development. festival will be an open charity event with entrants invited to raise money for the charity of their choosing. For further information and Adrian Myers, Chair, Lothingland CLT an entry form, visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/eastanglia or call Festival organisers Gable Events on 01780 470718.

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ENTUA (East Norfolk The price range is as follows. Transport Users Adult: Day- £5.50 (mticket), £6.00 (on bus); Week £20 (mticket), Association) is a voluntary £21 (on bus); 10 Trip £20.50 (mticket), £22 (on bus); Month: £70 independent body which (mticket), £74 (on bus) monitors bus and rail Young person: Day - £4 (mticket), £4.50 (on bus); Week £14 provision in the East Norfolk Area. Please visit our website (mticket), £15.50 (on bus); 10 Trip £14.50 (mticket), £16 (on bus); www.entua.org.uk Month: £49 (mticket), £54 (on bus) High group: Day- £10 (mticket), £10.50 (on bus) Now that the festive season is behind us, public transport routines are The prices of a small number of single and return tickets on services back to normal and ENTUA looks forward to having some input into within the Coastal Zone will increase to more closely reflect the the new Greater Anglia planned timetable changes that take effect from distances travelled. 2020 and we hope to make some progress on discussions with First We always welcome new members, all we ask is a minimum Eastern Counties on enhancements to local bus services. We donation of £5.00 per annum which helps us cover the cost of congratulate Chris Speed who is now not only General Manager for printing and postage of our very informative quarterly newsletter operations, but also General Manager of Engineering bringing both and hiring of venues for public meetings. To join please write to aspects under one leadership. First Eastern Counties have issued ENTUA, 18 Wensum Way, Belton NR31 9NY details of their fares revision which are effective from January 2019. Our thanks to First Eastern Counties for providing this information. 1ST BELTON SCOUT GROUP REPORT

Great Yarmouth Town Zone Beavers First Eastern Counties are freezing the prices of their weekly, monthly The Beavers have started the term back and annual tickets on `mticket` and `on bus`. Most day tickets will be with celebrating a Scottish New Year, reduced in price with even bigger savings on `mticket`. jumping the haggis, making short bread, Adult: £3.80 (mticket), £4.00 (on bus), Young person: £2.80 (mticket), learning about 1st footing and singing Auld £3.00 (on bus), High5Group: £7.50 (mticket), £8.00 (on bus). Lang Syne. They looked at the Beaver animal making their own life sized one out There will be a small increase in the prices of 10Trip tickets on `mticket` of newspaper and played games all around the theme of the Beaver and `on bus` making the weekly tickets for unlimited travel even better animal. This term’s plans include a wood side walk, ten pin bowling, value: Adult: £15.50 (mticket), £17.00 (on bus), Young person: £11.50 joining in the Great British bird watch, celebrating St Patricks Day, (mticket), £13.00 (on bus) Lent and space activity badge. There are now a few places in Beavers as some have moved onto Cubs, so if your young person To continue to help with speeding up boarding times, our Great is aged 5 ¾ to 8 (we do take names for our waiting list before this Yarmouth Town Zone 2-trip ticket will be withdrawn. Passengers age range) and interested in making two or more single journeys should buy a day ticket which offers coming along to join us please the additional value of unlimited travel anywhere in your chosen zone. ring Jane (Brown Beaver) 01493 780965 The Lowestoft/Gorleston/Belton/Great Yarmouth to Norwich return ticket on X1/X11 services will increase in price to £6.50 Adult Cubs and £4.60 young person. However, Explorer Zone Day mtickets will The Cubs are back after the offer added value at the same price or better. Christmas break planning some exciting things going Explorer Zone forward all working towards a This new zone will include all of the Norwich Zone and the new camp at Gilwell Park the home coastal zone (including X1/X11, X2,X21,X22 services and XL as far of Scouting in the UK. Badges as Dereham/New Scarning) and is being introduced in response to will include the Global issues frequent requests from passengers and as a result of the popularity of activity badge, cooking cakes the Explorer day tickets that were introduced in Summer 2017; most as a fundraiser, the Scientist of which will be reduced in price for 2019. activity badge and stage 1 musicians badge where we The full range of period and multi journey tickets will be available and hope to make some musical priced as follows. instruments out of vegetables Adult: Day- £6.50 (mticket), £7.00 (on bus); Week £22 (mticket), £23 and other pieces. If you are a (on bus); 10 Trip £23 (mticket), £24 (on bus); Month: £77 (mticket), young person who is aged 8-10 £81 (on bus) ½ years and wishes to join in Young person: Day- £4.50 (mticket), £5.00 (on bus); Week £16 the fun at Cubs please contact (mticket), £17 (on bus); 10 Trip £16.50 (mticket), £18 (on bus); Month: Peter Clarke (Akela) 07900 £56 (mticket), £60 (on bus) 494 344 High group: Day- £12 (mticket), £13 (on bus) Scouts Annual tickets will also be available at Adult £770 The Scouts have said goodbye to Sharky because of work (mticket)/£790(paper ticket) and Young Person £560 (mticket/£580 commitments. Skip is going to take over the helm with an exciting (paper ticket). programme. We are actively looking for more adult support at Scouts Student Saver Solo 1 – term tickets for the summer term will be (age range 10 ½ to 14) as they have increased in numbers- why available at the same price as the current YarLow product. not come and join in the fun. There is no upper age range for adult support. If you are interested in visiting, please contact John, Group Coastal Zone (formerly YarLow zone) Scout Leader 01493 780965. First Eastern Counties YarLow zone is removed and replaced by a new Coastal Zone which covers all bus services along the Norfolk Group and Suffolk Coast from Martham in the north, Southwold in the South We are planning a Beetle Drive social evening in January, Bric-a- and to Beccles and Acle. Tickets for the new zone will not be valid Brac stalls (always wanted: bric-a-brac and books please) at JGI to/from Norwich Bus Station; these journeys will be covered by our coffee mornings, a St Georges Day event to celebrate Scouting and new Explorer Zone range of tickets which will provide unlimited travel renew our promises in the Crystal Maze Dome in April. in the entire Coastal and Norwich zones. (Photo: Toby receiving the Bronze Chief Scout Award)

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EVENTS AT THE NEW ROAD SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE

MONDAY BEEBOPS SENSORY MUSIC & DANCE SESSIONS ACTIVITY MORNINGS Due to illness there has been a change to session times for Beebops at Belton, for the next few weeks at least, classes will Belton Activity Morning will not be held at the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre every Wednesday open until further notice. I am sorry during term time, ( 1.45pm - 2.30pm). The cost is £4 for one child, for this and I hope by the time you siblings at half price, these sessions are Family Time suitable for read this article, I will be on the ages 1-5 years. For further information and booking visit the web CENTRE POST CODE road to a full recovery and making site www.beebopsltd.co.uk. Or e-mail [email protected] NR31 9JP plans to open the classes once more in 2019.. GREAT YARMOUTH STROKE GROUP. Bookings Tel Kate (01493 602960) Most of you will know I’ve had tests The Group has just recommenced, unfortunately several members or Peter (01493 780703) at the hospital this year. I haven’t are in hospital and sadly our lovely Joyce who was 99 has just been ill or had any symptoms. But passed away. At our first meeting we had Jenny Goffin talking on "Memories of a Registrar " with plenty of laughter in the room whilst after a routine x-ray to confirm a chest infection had cleared, it hadn’t. a visit from our lovely beautician gave some our members that little The G.Ps and Respiratory unit at the JPH saw something to investigate extra. We would like to say thank you to the Yoga groups in Belton further. Now diagnosed, it seems this type of cancer doesn’t present and Bradwell for their donations to the group. its self until it starts interfering with your bodies routine and that’s why it’s taken so long to be identified. We meet at the New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton every Thursday afternoon (2-4pm), please contact Sue Casey for details That’s not to say I didn’t have some little issues which I thought were of group on 01493 781846. ‘down to my being a certain age’ as a lady once said to me. The not so good news is, I have a tumour in my right lung and the good news is it’s not an aggressive one. I have now had my operation and am JOLLY TOTS & JOLLY BABIES recovering but cannot decide yet when I will be back with you all. I Jolly Tots and Jolly Babies sessions run every Wednesday (term time know I will have your thoughts, prayers and well wishes to carry me only) at New Road Sports and Leisure Centre, Jolly Tots (9.30am- through and I thank you for all the support in the past and the future. 10.45am) is a friendly stay and play group for under 5’s and Jolly Babies (11am-12pm) from birth. I aim to provide a fun and stimulating We start a new year with fresh eyes, hopeful hearts for a year with less environment for children to interact, learn and play and for parents, sadness and pain. A year goes quickly for most of us but for some the grandparents and carers to meet other local families whilst enjoying days and weeks seem long and slow. All of us can make more of an a cuppa! effort for the year to keep a look out for those around, meet up and go for coffee, pop in for a chat, plan an enjoyable event or meet with family There is ample free parking available, bus service X11 stops outside or friends. And look forward to something nice every month. Mine is every 30 minutes. Sessions include free play, messy/sensory play, to return to start classes again. But for now, I wish you all a Happy New craft activity (often based on a theme) snack time and a song time. Year. If you contact me by phone or email, please leave a message Jolly Tots is £2.50 per session, Jolly Babies £1.50 and 50p per sibling. and a contact number. I will get back to you when I can. Contact Shelley 07767389789. Hope you can join us. Sallyann. 07599044806 email [email protected] BELTON JUDO CLUB PILATES WITH HAYLEY Bring on 2019, this is the call from all our clubs in the Dominic King There are two weekly Pilates classes Judo & MMA Academy group! The progress made by the Belton at beginner and intermediate suitable Judo Clubs, both the Tuesday and Wednesday classes, has been for all levels of fitness on Mondays at excellent during the course of last year but we will never sit back and the Premier Room New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton, relax and will always strive to improve; so we are making a concerted 6.00-7.00pm and 7.05-8.05pm with spaces available especially in the effort this year to encourage as many members as possible to 7.05 class, new clients will be welcomed including men. compete and grade and achieve goals that they probably never Neck/Shoulders and Back Strengthening exercises, working with thought possible. Be assured that at our club, there will never be any Toning Circles, Weights and other equipment, building Strength, pressure to compete, so if you are happy to turn up once or twice a lengthening, assisting with flexibility and mobility week just to train and have fun, that is fine with us, the choice is yours.

There are also spaces in the beginners classes at Lound Village Hall Belton Judo Club run two junior sessions every Tuesday and one on Wednesday mornings . (10am and 11.15am beginners ). A new junior and one two-hour open senior session every Wednesday at block of classes for six week costs £48. Hayley also runs numerous the New Road Sports and Leisure Centre in the village under the other local classes. To book call her on 07767 864568 or email watchful eye of Dominic King, ex-British Champion and Youth Olym- [email protected] . (Booking essential please). pic Silver medallist who trained and competed at National and International level for many years and 13-year-old Ryan King who is YOGA CLASSES now a member of the England squad and assists Dominic with Why not join our lovely welcoming YOGA coaching. Not many villages have a club run by coaches at this level group we meet at Belton New Road Sports so take the opportunity to try this excellent Olympic sport, the first Centre on a Thursday morning with a month is FREE OF CHARGE so why not make it your New Years relaxed, calming and supportive resolution to do something different in 2019 and come and give us a atmosphere. Classes are 9:30am every week £6.00 per class or £20 try. for a four week block.We return after Christmas on 3rd January 2019! Call or text 07841985767 to book. Or email [email protected] Dominic King Judo & MMA Academy is able to accommodate new members at our Judo clubs in Belton so anyone wishing to join ei-

20 Village Voice - February 2019 ther of the clubs should just turn up any Tuesday (under 8’s 4.30, Useful Contacts over 8’s 5.30) or any Wednesday (all juniors 5.30 to 6.30) and Jhoots Pharmacy Belton 01493 222299 Open mat for all styles/disciplines 6.30 to 8.30 only £6.50 per per- NHS non Emergency Out of Hours 111 son for two hours at the New Road Sports Pavillion or contact Do- James Paget Hospital Switchboard 01493 452452 minic on 07977 432756 or email on [email protected] Millwood Surgery (Bradwell) Appointments 01493 444484 oror contact him via Facebook. Other venues/days are available if Tuesday or Wednesday is not convenient, all session times and Falklands Surgery (Bradwell) Appointments 01493 442233 venues can be found on our website, www.fightingfitjudo.co.uk Police Non Emergency 101 Blocked Road Drain Anglian water 0845 7919155 Water Supply Essex & Suffolk 0845 7820999 Power Cut UK Power Network 105 Gas Leak National Grid 0800 111999 Telephone Lines BT Open Reach 0800 0232023 Village Green Children’s Centre 01493 789562 Moorlands Academy Belton 01493 780007 Ormiston Academy Gorleston 01493 662966 Rev. Rosie Bunn Belton & Burgh 01493 780210 Castle Church Wardens Belton Anne Howell 01493 780476 Colin Chilvers 01493 781474 Church Wardens B.C. Maureen Grey 01493 781747 Margaret Greenacre 01493 780126 Norfolk County Council County Hall 0344 8008020

County Councillor Lothingland Andy Grant 07833 083903 Breydon Carl Smith 01493 662176 Great Yarmouth Borough Switchboard 01493 856100 Council Planning 01493 846430 Environmental 01493 846478 Health Borough Councillor David Drewitt 07500125781 Brian Lawn 01493 720083 Parish Clerk Belton Kate Palmer 01493 602960 Parish Clerk Burgh Castle Kate Palmer 07948 705218 (Photo: experienced players and coaches who visit the club) Parish Clerk Fritton/St Olaves Kate Palmer 07827681269 Local MP Brandon Lewis 01493 854550

21 Village Voice - February 2019 EVENTS AT THE JOHN GREEN INSTITUTE

HISTORY SOCIETY THE BELTON LADIES GROUP (BLG)

We will have started our The first meeting of The Belton Ladies Group (BLG) was held on sessions again by the time you Tuesday 8th January in the J.G.I. Four potential new members read this at the end of January. joined in with the existing past members of the W.I. for an evening Our next event is on Sunday of crochet. Most of us hadn’t tried or had tried and failed in our February 17th when, with an previous lives but with expert help from those who were obviously altered speaker to our original accomplished ‘crocheters’ we all succeeded in learning the basics. programme, Tony Brown will We nearly all agreed that it was easier to be shown rather than follow present an illustrated talk ‘Wild the instructions in a book and much more fun. It proved to be a very HALL POST CODE NR31 9JG Life Around Lound Lakes’. On successful and enjoyable evening. Mach 17th we will have a talk on Hall Trustees Gorleston Lifeboat ‘The Life and During the evening the chair (Liz) introduced the committee and Bill Richmond Times of The RNLI’ with David their responsibilities to the group. They are Coral Blowers Vice Chair Roger Gowen (Chair) Mason. On April 14th it will be our and committee minutes secretary, Sue Richmond Secretary, Lin Robert Goffiin AGM when in addition to the Hillier Treasurer, Nora Bensley Vice Treasurer, Terry Ladbrooke Terry Ladbrook business required Bill Richmond Produce/Sales table, Jean Chapman outings Secretary, and Lee Bridget Lawrence will give an illustrated talk on one Moore responsible for Meeting & Greeting. Our programme for the Michael Farrell of his recent holidays abroad. year will include Hands on Workshops to include Pencil Still Life Faye Green (Sec) Sketching, Basket Weaving, etc. We will also have speakers as well All our talks are at the John as Social/party evenings. Outings planned for the year include an Green Institute, Station Road evening at Myhill’s in May, a visit to the Circus in August, and WEEKLY AT THE JGI South, Belton on Sunday possibly to Snape Maltings around Christmas time. Other activities afternoons, commencing at include going out for meals (we like our food!) We intend to have YOGA - On Monday morning at 2.30pm, admission is just £3 four competitions a year when a £10 prize will be awarded to the 10.15am £2.50 per session. (members £2), we have a break winner. Please bring a floor mat and part way through with teas and towel with you. Contact Julie coffees and always have a raffle The aims of the group :- on 01493 780121. for club fund. Non members are 1) To bring together and foster opportunities for the Ladies of the very welcome, please just turn Belton and surrounding area to further and share their knowledge SHORT MAT BOWLS - Mon- up at any event. and experiences and by engaging speakers, holding workshops day Afternoons 2-4pm 01493 music, culture, competitions, and outings 444041 Remember to view our web site 2) To provide support and friendship and try to help alleviate those BINGO - Sessions are held on for stories and a very large local suffering from loneliness by promoting a sense of purpose and Monday evenings at 7.30pm, photograph gallery wellbeing. everyone welcome. (www.beltonhistory.co.uk ), If 3) To enable ladies of all ages to socialize and enjoy company away you have any old local from the cares of everyday living. PILATES - This is on Tuesday photographs or documents we Membership :- mornings (9 -10am) Suitable would be pleased to see them, 1) Membership will be open to all ladies of working age and above for men and woman of all ages we can arrange to copy them as at the discretion of the committee. and abilities . Pilates improves necessary to that you get the 2) Lives in Belton or the surrounding area. your posture, balance, flexibility originals back and a record can 3) Supports the aims of The Belton Ladies Group and core strength £6.00 per be kept for future generations, person. For information call please contact our chairman as The cost of membership from March 2019 to February 2020 is Lorrain on 07747 720139. below. For information on the £25.00 with £1.00 per monthly meeting night including refreshments OVER 50/60's - Every Tuesday club you can also call our and raffle. We normally meet on the second Tuesday of each month Afternoon (2 - 4pm) Contact chairman, Ian Walker on in the J.G.I. at 7.30 p.m. Next month we will be testing our skills with Norma on 01493 780447. 07887640385. sketching with pencils (materials provided.) This is a ‘taster’ evening where we will welcome any potential new members. 1st BELTON GUIDES - Every JGI TRUSTEES Tuesday (In term time) (6.45- Liz Myhill, Chair (01493 780494) 8.30pm. 01493 667311 As we have said over previous BELTON ART GROUP - Every months we will continue the Wednesday (2 - 4pm) For any monthly Saturday coffee forms of art & crafts for informa- mornings until Easter and see tion call Jan on 01493 488683. how the attendance goes. Please support this monthly WEIGHT WATCHERS - Meet event as it a great way to meet Wednesdays from 6.15pm. up once a month. CRAFT GROUP – Every Thurs- day (7-9pm) No matter what The Scouts will hold their sale crafts you do why not come table now and again, so watch along £3 per session Tel. Linda the VV and posters for 07721 599559 information. If any group or small LINE DANCING FOR BEGIN- organisation would like to display NERS - Every Friday (10.30am- or sell items on these monthly Noon) No partners needed, mornings then please contact a easy paced with a variety of Trustee or specifically Bill on music Call 07788 408801. 780822

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CHARITY CONCERT JGI COFFEE MORNING A great charity entertainments evening will be held at the JGI on The JGI coffee morning on Saturday 12th January had a great turnout Saturday 23rd March. Tickets are £2.50 and are still available from and the charity below will benefit tremendously. In addition, the Dougie on 782366. Funds raised on the evening will go specifically Scouts sales table raised nearly £30. Thank you all for supporting the to get “Tommy” the large poppy representation to be erected in the coffee morning but also other activities of the morning. The Just giving church on the west wall for all to see and future generations to enjoy. link below is for Ben who is running is this year’s London marathon. Bring your own food and drink, but some soft drink will be provided. Let us keep the support going throughout the year. Thank you once There will also be a bumper raffle. again. JGI Trustees

CHARITY RAFFLE & CAKE TABLE The money raised shall be going to the brain tumour charity following our daughter, Anna being diagnosed with a brain tumour in December 2017. The brain tumour charity provides a significant support network, but one of their key aims is to identify a cure for brain tumours. With the efforts of everyone involved, we were able to raise a total of £475.45 on the 12th of January. This money will be invaluable in the pursuit of a cure. Thank you once again. If anyone who was unable to attend, would still like to donate then please do so at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sam-london-marathon

AREA SNAP MEETING COMES TO BELTON On Thursday evening March 14th the area SNAP meeting (Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel) will hold their quarterly meeting at the JGI at 7pm. This will be your opportunity to hear direct from the police what they are doing in your area and ask any questions on any concerns you have in your neighbourhood. During the meeting it will be explained methods of reporting any crime easily via your mobile or tablet.

JGI QUIZ NIGHTS

The next village quiz night at the JGI is on Friday February 22nd at, 7.30pm. Teams of 4 - £5 per team - why not put a team of family, friends or neighbours together and join in the very friendly evening. No prior entry booking needed, just turn up with your team on the evening. Dates confirmed going further into 2019 are March 22nd, April 19th and May 24th.

WEDNESDAY DROP IN

We meet every Wednesday morning between 10.30 and noon at the JGI for coffee/tea and cake and a good chat and exchange of information. Come along and make it a new year habit. We look forward to seeing you. Contact Sue on 780822 for further information.

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BELTON EVENTS COMMITTEE 2000 - 2018 Walpole and Bella Lawrence and Amelia Walpole received the Best Badger trophy. Cadets. Anna Eastwood and Ayeesha After over 18 years of non-stop participation Mrs Barbara Clarke and Chedgey received the Attendance trophy. Alex Doggett received Mrs Nora Bensley have hung up their spurs. From Victorian markets, the BHS Merit trophy and Anna Eastwood was the Cadet of the Quiz nights, Drama and Comedy productions, Bingo nights and tea Year. parties they have worked tirelessly to entertain and amuse many of us. We the Belton Events Committee 2019 do not want this to be the The highlight of the evening was the final awards for Super end and will do our utmost to carry on their sterling work. Badger which went to Bella Lawrence and Lewis Eastwood (see Please watch this space for updates on future functions. photo). This was the culmination 3 years hard work on their part. Kind Regards Coffee and cake was enjoyed by all and thanks went to Nicky, the Terri L, Jean C, Liana and Lin Compass Centre caretaker who worked hard to make sure there were enough chairs etc to accommodate all. DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on March 1st at the JGI. Come BELTON ST. JOHN CADETS GET TOP AWARD along and find more about your camera no matter what level you are at. All welcome

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Two Cadets from Belton St John Ambulance Unit, Faith Willeard and Emilea Bayfield, have received their Grand Prior awards from Brigadier Wulf Forsythe-Yorke, the Unit President and Commander of the Order. The Grand Prior award is the highest accolade that a Poppy and Laurel’s visit to see Father Christmas in Lapland Cadet can receive and is achieved after three years of hard work (photo supplied) learning about many different areas from First Aid and Caring to If you are able to take a copy of ‘Village Voice’ with you on that spe- such diverse subjects as Fire Prevention, Deaf/Blind cial holiday and get a suitable photograph, we will be pleased to hear communication,The Environment and Radio Communications from you at Village Voice. amongst others. BELTON ST JOHN AMBULANCE YOUTH UNIT. CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS COMPETITION At our 2018 Thanks to all who entered the competition and from the 53 entries presentation in only 15 got the correct answer of 172 puddings. They were Robert December Goffin, Richard Beaumont, Abigail Pretlove, Gary Newman, Sam certificates and Goreham, Debbie Wones, Roger Gowen, Andrew Gorham, Sylvia awards were Shaw, Cyn, Sue, Debbie Carroll, Sally Goffin, David Mills, Shaun presented to the Gowen. Badgers and Cadets by Sue The winner was drawn at the monthly coffee morning at the JGI on Skoyles the Area Saturday 12th January and the luck person who won the £25 was Manager and also Abigail Pretlove. The runners up each received a £5 voucher to Linda Bobbin one spend at Belton Pet and Hardware Store. of our Badger Friends. The The answer was as below. Badgers Ellie Page 1 – 7 Page 2 – 4 Page 3 – 7 Page 4 – 5 Page 5 – 6 Page 6 Cosby received – 6 her Bronze Paw Page 7 – 6 Page 8 – 8 Page 9 – 3 Page 10 – 7 Page 11 – 7 Page and Amelia 12 – 5 Walpole, Lara Page 13 – 5 Page 14 – 7 Page 15 – 6 Page 16 – 4 Page 17 – 6 Holland and Page 18 – 3 Isabella Brownlie Page 19 – 5 Page 20 – 6 Page 21 – 4 Page 22 – 5 Page 23 – 7 their Silver Paw. Page 24 – 4 The Badger Page 25 – 5 Page 26 – 3 Page 27 – 5 Page 28 – 4 Page 29 – 4 attendance trophy Page 30 – 6 was shared Page 31 – 5 Page 32 – 7 A Total of 172 between Amelia

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25 Village Voice - February 2019 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 February 14 to appear in the March 2019 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 once Cost £80, accept £40 Christmas lights cost £19 (still 333395 SSoft Toys to raise money for ono Tel. 01493 780242 boxed) £9. , Box of Christmas The Tulip Room - 07810 008235 local charities, deliver to 34 Tree trimmings £5. Tel 01493 ______Flotex carpet pink/beige Insurance Services Orwell Crescent. Belton, or 780317 pattern W145cm, L 160cm. R Todd - 01493 603313 Tel 01493 782043 BaBayliss 20 therno-ceramic ______Aprox. £10 Tel. 07554 Bric-a-brac etc. wanted by heated rollers Model 3045BU, Plans Drawn 577366. Belton Scouts for March 15th boxed, used once. New £30, TBD - 01493 781030 4 Drawer solid wood white ______Jumble Sale. Tel 01493 accept £20.00 ovno. Tel chest H80cm,D46, W60 £20. Pest Control 780965 or leave at 6 Station 07983457750 2 Drawer solid wood white Carole The Mole Catcher - 07718 Rd. North, Belton. Professional 3x3m Party Tent, chest. H47cm, D44, W60 187837 Paddock or small field with steel frame, roof, side & end ______£10. Tel. 07554 577366. secure fencing wanted for a covers. To B.S. Standard & Fire Plumbers Small round light oak table reasonable fee to use resistant (Incl Ground bars) Red Van Plumbing - 01493 H56cm, Diam26cm. £10. Tel. occasionally to train / exercise boxed £180 Tel 07788 408801 780246 0754 577366. ______young gun dog. Tel. 01493 Nest of 3 black tables with USA Top Soil - In small plastic Restaurants/ Pubs/ Entertain- 665556 design tops £35. Tel bags FREE. Collect from ment etc. Any Saleable items, Bric-a- 07718476180 Bradwell Tel. 01493 658444 Belton Fish/Kebabs - 01493 Brac, Books, Games, Jigsaws PLEASE LET US KNOW BY Solid oak dropside coffee 781515 unwanted gifts etc. needed for NOON ON THE 13 FEBRUARY table with grey legs 48” x 36” The Fishermans Inn - 01493 Burgh Castle Village Hall TO REMOVE YOUR ITEM x 18 “ £40 Tel 07718476180 780729 Stalls & Fun Day. Tel. 01493 Ice Skates with boots Size Primrose Brides - 01493 782428 780126 (local collection ______5/6 Excellent cond. £30. Tel VILLAGE VOICE possible) Roofing 01493 662323 Gardener 2Hrs. Per week, TRADERS SJS Roofing Ltd - 01493 780973 Set of 4 Drakes Pride bowls ______permanent (primarily Aerials B Porter - 01493 663386 in canvas carrier. ______mowing/general help) Burgh Warnes Aerials - 01493 661438 Professional plus size 5M. Room Hire & Castle. Tel 01493 782120 ______£35.00. Tel 01493 655080 Building & Decorating etc. Functions/Meetings/Sport etc. WORK Triple breeding cage for A. Goldsmith - 01502 806807 JGI (Bookings) - 01493 780822 General odd-job man available small parrots (on wheels) Paul Williams Carpentry - 01493 Premier Room – 01493 602960 1-2 days a week Tel 01493 £175. Amazon Parrot cage 781942 Burgh Castle V Hall - 01493 789049 £25. Tel. 01493 780317 KJ Decorators – 01403 656164 780126 2 x mobile Vodaphones ______Fritton V/Hall - 01493 488210 Carpets & Blinds ______PAYG Dual sim, 1.8 screen, FOR SALE Matt Sadler (Carpets) - 01493 Rubbish Cleared camera, torch, battery, SIM Cream double wardrobe £70 780998 GYBC - 01493 742142 cards New/boxed £17 each ______ONO Tel. 01493 782428 Broadland Home Interiors or £30 both. Tel 01493 Security etc Bosch fridge / freezer Approx. (Blinds) - 01493 781378 GWL Locksmiths - 01493 857434 780253 ______5ft tall, 22ins wide & 24ins ______Set of 4 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Chimney Sweeps Shops etc. deep. 60/40 GWO £40 ONO Snow tyres Size 235/60R/18 East Coast Chimney Sweep - Belton Pet & Hardware - 01493 Tel. 01493 781071 Good treads, hardly used (Ex 01493 718615 780250 Xerox Word Processor 6015 ______Volvo XC60) £50 Set. Tel Hobbies – 01508 549330 (can be used as a typewriter) Domestic Cleaning 01493 488497 / 07925 Jewelex - 01493 484948 with spare tapes etc. £40. Tel Deep Clean - 07539 537770 585501 Broadland Mobility - 01493 07799 073958 Ovenclean - 07868 015036 Double bed headboard, ______330455 Dunelm Mill ornate dressing metal / white £8 Tel 01493 Electrician & Electrical Repairs Somerleyton Cycles - 01502 table mirror (2 small drawers) 780317 Chris Youngs - 01493 441007 ______732004 £30 ONO Tel. 01493 782428 ______Rocking Horse £4, Childs Maxi Cosi baby seat with Family Skip & Equipt. Hire /Aggregates Play Castle £4. Tel 01493 Isofix. Birth - 9 months, used Lydia Eva Court - 01493 666300 E. E. Green - 01493 662069 662323 ______once £60. Tel 07788 741413 Fuel / Firewood Folkes Ltd - 01493 780274 AL-KO Garden Shreader ______Caravan Awning Dorema Model 1100 GWO £20. Tel Berry Oil – 01502 715599 Solicitors /Estate Agents Hacienda/Matt Size 14/SF ______01493 780889 Norton Peskett – 01493 652204 975x1000cm. Green First Gardening Etc DVD Player with handset Fritton Plant Centre - 01493 Bycroft - 01493 664000 class cond. £300. Porch ______£10 Tel 01493 780317 awning Blue/grey 2.4mw x 48497 Tree & Hedge Services Gold lounge mirror 29”x 41”, ______—–––-—––––––––––- 2.4d. Well used but Garages R & R (Rick) - 01493 780348 decorative edging £20. Tel waterproof £100 tTel 01493 Buckworths (St Olaves) - 01493 Tree & Woodland Services - 07718476180 780748 488278 07789 242703 Carl Lewis Treadmill, folds ______Pram/Pushchair rainwear, CM Autos (EA) - 07770 684450 away, motorised incline, Tuition beautiful cond. Tel. 01493 Save n Drive - 01493 445744 heart monitor. Very little Driving - Godbolts - 01502 732610 781846 SMS Autocare - 01493 662030 used. Cost £495, Piano - D Renforth - 01493 Youngmans 6 rung steps £10. ______VGC,Accept £250 NO Glass & Windows 298795 Tel. 07554 577366. ______OFFERS Tel. 07788 408801 Belton Glass - 01493 781454 New Look Grey lined faux fur Vehicles Collected & Scrapped Small Light Oak cabinet 26” UPVC Doctor – 01493 202622 W. A. Frost - 01508 548994 coat size 14. Almost new, ______high, 16” squ 2 drawers gap ______Cost £40, accept £25. Hair & Beauty etc. under top. Immac. Cond. Vets & Pet Care Dorothy Perkins ladies Reveal - 01493 650706 £25. Tel 01493 780197 Pet Care Services - 07940 967511 simulated grey fur coat, worn Robert Shropshire - 07946 Cattery 57 - 07943 221652

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St. Olaves Art Group (7.30pm) EVERY FRIDAY Mon Feb 11 (7.30pm) Burgh St. Olaves Village Hall Tel: 01493 Castle V/Hall - Monthly Parish GUIDE TO EVENTS Line Dancing for Beginners 488276 Council Meeting EVERY MONDAY (10.30am-Noon) JGI, Ring Mon Feb 11 Belton & Exercise Sessions - The 07788 408801. Browston Citizen of the Year morning sessions at the New The Hub (Open youth group) EVERY WEDNESDAY entries close - (see article) Road Centre are currently not (6-9pm Only Feb 8th ) Belton Tue Feb 12 (7.30pm) JGI - running - see item on New Jolly Tots (9.30-10.45am) Church - years 6 & above - Belton Ladies Group 780494 Road page Under 5’s ( (11am-Noon) Birth to 07783573210 Yoga (10.15 - 11.15am) JGI - Walking - New Road Sport Wed Feb 13 (10.30-11.30am) JGI -. Belton Parish Clerks bring your own mat or towel Centre 07767 389789 EVERY SATURDAY 01493 780121 Drop In Coffee Morning (10.30- Surgery Wed Feb 13 (7pm) Burgh Play & Weigh Baby Group & noon) JGI All welcome Pooch Paws Dog Training Castle V/Hall - Lothingland Baby Cafe - Breastfeeding Lunch & Social Club (Age (9am -1pm) 1 hour sessions St. CLT Meeting. support (1 – 2.30pm) Village Concern) (12-3pm) Kings Head, Olaves V/ Hall 07841 040171 Green Children’s Centre. Belton 01493 262052 Fri Feb 15 (7.30pm) Fritton Refreshments (Health Visitor New Day/time Beebops Pre Village Hall - Monthly Bingo 3rd Monday of month) 01493 School Family Time (1.45pm) NOTE - Belton Scouts Sun Feb 17 (9.30am) Burgh 789562 New Road Centre - 07934 (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) meet Castle Church - Holy Short Mat Bowls (2-4pm ) 276167 in Belton weekly, details 01493 Communion JGI 01493 444041 Belton Art Club (2-4pm) JGI 780965 Sun Feb 17 (10.30am) Belton Bingo Night (7.30pm) JGI All Arts/crafts/hobbies 01493 488683 Church - Cafe Church welcome Pooch Paws Dog Training (5- EVENTS THIS MONTH Sun Feb 17 (2.30pm) BDHS Ring Craft (8pm) St. Olaves 8pm) 1 hour sessions St. Olaves Sat Jan 26 (7pm) Burgh ‘Wild Life Around Lound Village Hall, Training Village Hall 07841 040171 Castle V/Hall - Burns Night Lakes’ Illus. Talk with Tony dogs/owners for the show Judo group for Juniors (5.30- Tickets £10. Tel 780126 Brown 01502 569243 6.30pm) New Road Sport Centre Sun Jan 27 (9.30am) Burgh Tue Feb 19 (7.30pm) New Belton Bowmen - For Winter 07977 432756 Castle Church - Morning Road Sport Centre. Belton & - Wroughton Junior Academy - Slimming World (5.30 & 7.30pm) Prayer Browston Parish Council Juniors/family (6-7pm) £3.50, Kings Head Consultant Sue Tel Sun Jan 27 (10.30am) Belton meeting Adults (7-9pm) £5 01493 07897 532922 Church - Holy Communion Wed Feb 20 Mobile Library. 780418. 3rd Bradwell Rainbows (5.30- Thu Jan 31 (1-3pm) Village Priory Cl., St Olaves (11.35- Pilates 6.30pm Term Time) Burgh Castle Green, Children’s Centre. 11.45am), New Rd. Playing (Beginners/intermediate) 6 & Village Hall Money/Debt Advice Field Fritton (11.50-12.05), 7.05pm New Road Sport Weight Watchers Sign in Thu Jan 31 (7.30pm) Fritton Fri Feb 22 (7.30pm) JGI Centre 07767 864568 6.15pm, talk 7pm JGI 07546 V/Hall - Fritton & St. Olaves Team Quiz Night (teams 023143 Parish Council Meeting Max 4, £1 per person) Open Mat for Martial Art (6.30- Sun Feb 24 (9.30am) Burgh EVERY TUESDAY 8.30pm) New Road Sport Centre Fri Feb 1 (7.30pm) JGI - Digital Castle Church - Morning camera Club 780822 Prayer Pilates Fitness (9am) JGI – 07977 432756 Fri Feb 1 (8pm) Burgh Castle Sun Feb 24(10.30am) Belton £6. Improve posture/core Team Quiz (8pm) Kingfisher Bar Queens Head -Team Quiz max Church - Morning Celebration strength 07747 720139 B/Castle (6 per team max. £1 6 per teams Wed Feb 27 (7pm) Burgh Beebops -See Wednesdays each) Sat Feb 2 (From 8.45am) Castle V/Hall Southern Baby Massage OR Baby Belton Scouts Collecting Villages Action group to Bloom (10-11.30am) Village EVERY THURSDAY Newspapers - Belton only decide priorities for Police Green Children’s Centre 4 Sun Feb 3 (9.30am) Burgh SNAP meeting week parenting course for Chatterboxes (9.30-11am) Castle Church -Holy Thu Feb 28 (1-3pm) Village parents/referrals, must be Village Green Children’s Centre Communion Green, Children’s Centre. booked/paid in advance £8 0-5 years. Fun activities, Sun Feb 3 (10.30am) Belton Money/Debt Advice 01493 789562 (these two communication, language & Church -Morning Celebration groups alternate on the same Fri Mar 1 (7.30pm) JGI - literacy £1 Only during term time Tue Feb 5 (11am) Belton time slot) Digital camera Club 780822 01493 789562 Church -Traditional Service of Young at Heart (10-noon) Fri Mar 1 (8pm) Burgh Castle YOGA (9.30-1030am) New Road Holy Communion Coffee from Belton Church. Get together Queens Head -Team Quiz Sport Centre 07841 985767 10am for over 50’s – church max 6 per teams (TBC) Slimming World (10am) Kings Wed Feb 6 (10.30am) Burgh members or not Sat Mar 2 (From 8.45am) Head Consultant Sue Tel 07897 House -Traditional Holy Childminder Drop in & Play Belton Scouts Collecting 532922 Communion (10 -11.30am) Village Green Newspapers - Belton only Gt. Yarmouth Stroke Group (2- Wed Feb 6 (6-7.30pm) Belton Children’s Centre - Sun Mar 3 (9.30am) Burgh 4pm) New Road Sport Centre Church - Belton Messy Church Childminders drop in & play & Castle Church -Morning 01493 781846 - Free Family Fun meet other childminders. Prayer Rock Solid (5-6pm Feb 7/ 14/ Wed Feb 6 Mobile Library in Refreshments available 01493 Sun Mar 3 (10.30am) Belton 28) Ages 8-11 - Belton Church Belton (Times in article) 789562 (1st Tues of month at Church - Morning celebration Free 07783573210 Fri Feb 8 (6-9pm) Belton Gorl. Lib (10.30-11.30am) Mon Mar 4 (7pm) Burgh New Road Crafting Group (6- Church - The Hub drop in Belton Over 50/60’s (2pm) Castle V/Hall Burgh - Castle 9pm) New Road Centre, Belton Youth Club JGI cards, games, bingo & Fun Day meeting new Crafters Group (7-8.30pm) JGI Sat Feb 9 (10am-11.30am) JGI refreshments volunteers welcome (780126) Informal needlecraft group 07721 Monthly Coffee Morning Judo group for Juniors (4.30 Tue Mar 5 (10am) Belton 599559 Sun Feb 10 (9.30am) Burgh & 5.30pm) New Road Sport Church - Young at Heart Youth Group (7-8.30pm Feb 7, Castle Church -Morning Prayer Centre 07977 432756 Pancake Fun & Games (Holy 14, 28) Belton Church Exploring Sun Feb 10 (10.30am) Belton 1st Belton Guides (6.45 - Communion at 11am) Christian Youth & Fun. Free Church - Holy Communion 8.30pm) JGI- 01493 667311 Wed Mar 6 Mobile Library in 07783573210 Sun Feb 10 (6.30pm) Belton Church - Evening Celebration Belton (Times in article)

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