May 2017 - Issue 5 Volume 7 a Monthly Magazine for the Residents of Hopton-On-Sea FREE

May 2017 - Issue 5 Volume 7 A monthly magazine for the residents of Hopton-on-Sea FREE

HOPTON SCHOOL CELEBRATES OFSTED SUCCESS

The community of Hopton Church of England Primary School is celebrating the result of their latest Ofsted inspection, which judged the school 'Good' overall and 'Good' in all areas of school life.

The Ofsted Team, found that there has HOPTON VILLAGE HALL been much improvement since the previous inspection, when it was judged TUESDAYS as requiring improvement. 5.30PM & 7.30PM In their report, which was published in FOR MORE INFORMATION F e b r u a r y, O f s t e d s a i d t h a t t h e CALL DEBBIE ON improvement had been the result of the 07551 975800 “ t i r e l e s s d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e headteacher, other senior leaders and the governing body to raise standards”. Call Vivianne Trorey Read the full article inside. (4th Dan)

20% OFF Continued from the front cover. Hopton Church of England Primary School.

They also noted that the quality of teaching and learning has substantially improved, meaning that pupils now achieve well across the school. This is because teachers have high expectations of the children, they have good subject knowledge and children are enthused by the level of challenge in their lessons.

“Improvements in the curriculum mean pupils are more interested in writing than previously”. “Mathematics is taught well and pupils' progress in the subject shows good improvement.” “Throughout the school, pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress because they beneﬁt from effective support.” “Pupils behave well because that is what is expected of them at all times. There is a shared understanding that the school community is caring and respectful to all.” “Pupils enjoy school and want to do well”.

Head teacher, Christabelle Whiteley-Tye, is delighted with the outcome: “This is the culmination of a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication by staff, governors, parents and not least the children, to ensure that we always aim high and we all strive to be the best that we can be. This is an important milestone in our journey of continuing improvement and our focus will be to maintain and improve standards and opportunities even further”.

“We certainly won't be standing still and we've already put in place strong plans for raising our standards further for the most able and disadvantaged pupils, setting wider challenges for our pupils within 'topic' work and to further improve the accurate use of handwriting, grammar, spelling and punctuation. I'm sure the whole school community will work with us to help us achieve these goals. “

Emma Plane, Chair of Governors, is delighted with Ofsted's report and that the school is giving the children of Hopton's community the education they deserve so they can fulﬁl their potential and have the best possible chance to take advantage of opportunities in the future. The Honesty Book Exchange Point Welcome to Hopton

The Honesty Book Exchange Point in the If you are new to Hopton, welcome! A copy Village Hall is very popular with books being of Village News will be delivered through exchanged daily. Bring in a paperback you your door every month. It should help you have read, browse the books on the trolley, keep in touch with what's going on in the and exchange your book for another one. village. If you have any queries or we can This is a community initiative at no cost. The help in any way please contact the Clerk May 2017 01502 730768 or pop into the Office at the village hall is open daily. Please only Village Hall, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or exchange the same amount of books that you Fridays between 9.30am and 1.30pm. The came with. Parish Council's website also has dear reader, information at the click of a mouse. We hope you enjoy reading your monthly Please note we are no longer able to collect copy of Village News. If you have a news used ink cartridges. www.Hopton-on-sea-parish- article or something you would like council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk published, please get in touch, using the contact details below. We look forward to seeing you at one of the Mobile Library Timetable for Hopton many events being held throughout the year advertising sales in the village. If you are interested in advertising within 11.20am to 11.45am White Hart car park this magazine, which is delivered free of 11.50am to 12.05pm Old Church Road lay by charge to 1400 homes in Hopton every 12.10pm to 12.30pm Rogers Close month, and published on the Parish Hopton in Bloom Council’s website, then get in touch. Dates: Wednesdays - 3 May, 31 May, 28 June. t 01502 730768 Summer is almost here and we shall be e [email protected] planting out the summer bedding plants at w www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council. the end of May. norfolkparishes.gov.uk Ritson Lodge Activities For All I must write about having to cancel our production credits Faye Dance School Demonstration at Ritson Cabaret & Dinner fundraising evening at Published by Lodge Lowestoft Road 2.30pm on Saturday 6 the end of March. It was so disappointing Hopton-on-Sea Parish Council May. Office at the Village Hall, Station Road, to sell only a third of the tickets. Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BE Printed by Twirlers Demonstration, 2.30pm on Sunday 29 May. Why? In trying to analyse this, was it the Interprint Norwich, 280 Fifers Lane, time of year Did people think it was not Norwich NR6 6EQ. Tel: 01603 894195 good value for money? Our vocalist, who Slipped Stitches Knitting & Crochet Club was going to sing swing music and 50s and publication dates every Monday at 10.30am to 12 noon in the 60s, has a superb voice, her partner is Please submit material by the 12th May Purple Lounge. equally as talented. Our food is of a good for consideration in the June edition. standard and has a good reputation, so Julie McNair All welcome to attend. [email protected] why the apathy? Lots of people in the village tell us how lovely the village looks and what a good job we do. How do they History Book think the plants are paid for? Only by raising funds such as this. Useful Contact Numbers “Hopton-on-Sea, Exploring the Past” is a really informative booklet produced by The Hopton-on-Sea Some people say “not much goes on in Hopton Village History Group covering the Parish Council 01502 730768 Hopton”. Well with a little more support history of the St. Margaret's Ruins, Newton there may be more events going on. Our Hopton-on-Sea Village Hall 01502 730768 (east of Hopton and taken by the sea), people team would be really interested in your Great Yarmouth of Hopton's past, a brief history of Hopton comments, please contact Julie our Parish Borough Council 01493 856100 school, the old railway station, holiday camps, Clerk or any of our team on the numbers Norfolk County Council 0344 800 8020 the RAF at Hopton, and a history of road below. Hopton Village Hall 01502 730768 names. The 60 page booklet is illustrated with old photos and maps, and is available to Hopton CE Primary School 01502 730489 Finally, our choice for summer bedding this purchase from The Village Hall at £3.50 per year is for African Marigolds surrounded by Hopton Medical Centre 01502 732246 copy. Bacopa. Hopton Dental Surgery 01502 732124 Hopton Pharmacy 01502 733876 Shirley 01502 732235 Mary 01502 730506 LOST Hopton Co-Op 01502 731628 Maureen 01502 731664 Hopton McColls/Post Office 01502 733617 Ring lost between Flowerday Close and Bus Times Information 0871 2002233 Hopton Gardens. If found please contact Cliff Park Ormiston Academy 01493 661504 01502 733386. Reward on offer. Urgent Repairs? Gas Emergency Service 0800 111999 Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance 999 If you would like to report a road or Norfolk Constabulary 101 You're a Winner! pathway that is in urgent need of repair, Gorleston Police Station (non emergency) phone local call rate 0344 800 8009. James Paget Hospital 01493 452452 Thank you to all the children who entered the NHS Direct 111 Easter colouring competition. We had some Is there a street light not working in your for non emergency fantastic colourful pictures. Easter Eggs were area? Phone 0344 800 8008 quoting the given to all the winners. Well done and thank unique number on the column. If there is Samaritans 01493 842800 you. no number, give a location.

Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG3 MAY 2017 Church Services & important dates in the Coastline Parishes during May 2017 30th April - 3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER 08h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 09h30 Sung Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea Dear Parishioner, 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea

This month I would simply like to share two pieces of poetry with you. Both poems I encountered during the course of 4th May - Thursday Holy Week, just past, and both are extremely powerful works that have made a profound impression upon me. 15h00 Holy Communion at Ritson Lodge Do Not Wash My Feet - a poem for Maundy Thursday 5th May - Friday I would ask you: 13h30 The funeral of the late David John Harvey in Do not wash my feet For I have not walked Hopton Church A thousand miles in dusty lanes that coat sandalled feet in grime, 7th May - 4th SUNDAY OF EASTER Nor yet barefoot on the pilgrim way 08h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Wincing at every step away from grass. My feet have not carried me through Hopton-on-Sea The smoke and ﬁlth of battle, 09h30 All Age Worship, St Bartholomew's, Corton Nor have I stood amid the wives 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea Who wait to see their men return. Instead 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Bartholomew's, Corton I would ask you: Wash my soul instead, 8th May - Monday - Julian of Norwich For though I have been spared The trials of life That others suffer, 14th May - 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER Mine have left their soil 08h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Upon my soul as well Hopton-on-Sea (Vivienne Tuffnell - from "Hallowed Hollow") 09h30 Sung Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton The second comes from the pen of Tearfund's Junior Copywriter, Gideon Heugh. 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea. Devastating beauty 17th May - Wednesday On Friday my hope died. The sky wept itself dark 19h00 Corton PCC Meeting in the Vicarage the ground broke apart and all creation cried 18th May - Thursday for the bloodied innocence 15h00 Holy Communion at Ritson Lodge; hammered into a tree. 19h00 Hopton PCC Meeting in the Vestry There were whispers of a torn curtain, 21st May - 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER but they didn't reach my ears or mend my mangled heart 08h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, or stem the bitter tears Hopton-on-Sea as we took 09h30 Sung Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton the body 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea down. 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Bartholomew's, Corton On Saturday we grieved, hiding from the troops 25th May - ASCENSION DAY whom we'd once believed 19h30 Northern Parishes Service at St John the would be overthrown by the carpenter's boy, Baptist, Lound who had preached and fed and healed, 28th May - SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY and was now dead. 8h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, But then on Sunday – Hopton-on-Sea The devastating beauty 09h30 Sung Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton of that Sunday – 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea when time and space were blown out of shape NB Time Change and angels wrapped in electric grace 18h00 Evening Prayer, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea. rolled the impossible away 29th May - Monday BANK HOLIDAY 'He is not here' they proclaimed for glory had risen 31st May - Visitation of The Blessed Virgin Mary to our failings were forgiven Elizabeth and the rules of life and death were rewritten 3rd June - Saturday as an empty tomb declared, 14h00 Wedding in St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 'Love is alive.' 4th June - PENTECOST 08h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 09h30 All Age Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Bartholomew's, Corton

Rev. Key's mother would like to express her gratitude, and that of the family, for the incredible kindnesses shown during the recent celebration of her 105th birthday.

Please note – 'All Age' indicates that liturgical formality is more relaxed and that young children and their carers will be especially welcome to be a part of these services, as indeed they are at any service. Every Monday – Drop In at 10h00 – 12h00 in St Margaret's Vestry, Credit for some of this material - The Schoken Bible - Volume 1 and the New International Version translation of the Holy Bible and also the New Hopton-on-Sea. Standard Version of Hymns Ancient and Modern. Every Wednesday - Morning Prayer is said at 09h30 in St Margaret's, * Adapted from the Prayer at Noon as was used in South Africa. Hopton-on-Sea.

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Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG5 To all Electors in the Parish The Friends of Old St. Margaret's Ruins Hopton Relief in Need of Hopton-on-Sea Annual Report Hopton Relief in Need (HIN) is a charity The Annual Parish Meeting is separate to the September 2016 - April 2017 registered with the Charity Commission. Annual Parish Council Meeting and is held Income is derived from a parcel of agricultural between 1st March and 1st June each year. In April 2014 we handed back the care of the land owned by HIN on Sidegate Road (6.45 Millennium Gardens to Hopton Parish acres) that is rented to NCC (and sub-let by Please be advised the Annual Parish Meeting Council while Great Yarmouth Preservation them to a farmer). Rental income is £355 per is to be held at Hopton Village Hall on Trust (GYPT) carried out preservation work on half year. Monday 8 May 2017. The meeting will the ruins. This work was completed by the commence immediately after the Annual end of August 2016. We resumed work on the The Constitution (governing document) was Parish Council Meeting. gardens and ruins in September 2016. sealed by the Charity Commission on 4 November 1987. This document sets out the The Annual Parish Meeting is an Electors In September our volunteers held the second running of the scheme. meeting at which any matter of relevance to Heritage Open Day event at the ruins. Visitors the parish may be discussed in open forum. were able to inspect the preservation project The objective of the Charity is “relieving work for the first time and purchase copies of either generally or individually persons or Borough Councillor Andy Grant will also be the village history group's book, “Hopton-on- groups in the Parish of Hopton-on-Sea by giving an informative talk about Community sea, Exploring the Past”. making grants of money or paying for items, Land Trusts. services or facilities as the Charity considers GYPT's work did not include site clearance would benefit such individuals or groups”. The Parish Council would like to encourage all and landscaping and so we inherited what groups and organisations in the Village to was essentially a building site. Volunteers This specifically does not include payment of submit a report detailing how your group has moved flints and timbers to a distant corner of council tax, rates etc. However, the objective managed over the past year. Successes, the gardens and a skip load of building debris is quite wide and donations have been made pitfalls and anyway the Parish Council might was removed from site. Landscaping work over the years (all strictly confidentially) to be able to help in the future. If you could then followed. The hidden paved area of the residents who have been victims of crimes, to please submit your report to the Clerk of the church was exposed and gravel laid where school age pupils to help with a trip, or to Council by Tuesday 18 April it would be paving was missing. The base of the tower groups in Hopton who help others or provide appreciated. Copies of all reports submitted was fenced off to protect the public from services to the village. All requests for will be available at the Annual Parish Meeting. pigeon droppings. Any masonry fragments donations are considered by the Trustees in were incorporated into a small flower bed the strictest confidence and are not for The Annual Parish Council meeting is being inside the ruins. The fragments of grave publication. held on Monday 8 May 2017 in the Village Hall markers were laid outside the walls. commencing at 7pm. All welcome to attend. If any resident or organisation would like to A feature was made of the yew tree stump apply for financial assistance, please send a and planted with spring bulbs. Bare areas of letter to the charity at The Village Hall, Station ground were seeded with grass or wild flower Road, Hopton on Sea NR31 9BE, (marking seed. In the Millennium Gardens areas of bare your envelope confidential), e-mail ground left by building equipment were re- [email protected], or seeded. The boat was stocked with spring telephone the Chairman 07801827552 in bulbs and despite the late planting provided confidence. a brilliant display. Likewise the island bed has had its bulb population increased. The orchard now has its full number of heritage variety apple trees thanks to the gift of a replacement for one that died last year. As I write we are busy playing our part in the preparations for the official opening of the ruins on the 23 April.

Despite the relatively short time that we have been working in the Millennium Gardens and St. Margaret's ruins in the past year, the hard work of our volunteers is already producing results. The Royal British Legion Mobile Caravan Graham Mills (for the Friends of old St. The Royal British Legion mobile caravan will Margaret's) be visiting Hopton on Saturday 3 June. The drop-in event is being held at the car park of Note: The Parish Council would like to thank the Recreation Ground Lowestoft Road the volunteers for all their hard work and Hopton on Sea between 11am and 4pm. The contribution during 2016/17. Royal British Legion helps the Armed Forces community and can provide support and information to those serving in the Military, those retired and families. Why not pop in and have a chat with ofﬁcers at the event.

For more information contact the Legion on 0808 802 8080 or visit rbl.org.uk

PG6 Read the magazine online at www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk HOPTON-ON-SEA PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 10 April 2017 at the Village Hall Station Road Hopton-on-Sea Great Yarmouth NR31 9BE commencing at 7pm.

Present: Parish Cllrs: Colin Sykes (Chairman), Chris Garratt (Vice-Chairman), To consider and agree the following Committee recommendations: Dennis Ball, Julian Canham, Ian Constable, Lennie Gent, Laura Sykes, John i) A ream of paper be supplied to Councillors who request it. Tonks. ii) Citizen of the Year Award 2016 – see item 14 below. Also present: Julie McNair, Clerk to the Council, Borough Cllr. Andy Grant and iii) To approve and adopt the model Standing Orders, as amended. 16 members of the public. iv) To approve and adopt the model Financial Regulations, as amended. v) To permit Hopton residents only to use the barrier/ramp to launch water The Chairman pointed out some housekeeping matters in relation to the fire craft, subject to Potters work being completed. alarm, mobile phones, emergency exits etc. a) The resident (jet ski user) who offered to repair the barrier and padlock 1. To consider apologies for absence. carries out this work with a view to monitoring the barrier in future. Resident Received from Parish Cllr. Lawrence and Borough Cllr.Annison. to pay for the padlock to be replaced as agreed. 2. To receive declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda and b) The resident obtains the necessary permission from the MMO and consider any requests for dispensation. thereafter install the buoys in a “T” shape, with a launch/return channel to the There were none. There were no requests for dispensation. left of the ramp, with buoys 200m off the shoreline. 3. To confirm the Minute of the Parish Council meeting held on 13 March c) Once launched on the left side, water craft MUST go round the groyne to 2017. the right hand side, for safety reasons. It was proposed by the Chairman to approve and adopt the Minute. This was d) A signed agreement from each water craft user, including production of seconded by Cllr. Garratt and agreed by majority vote. Minute signed by the annual public liability insurance. Chairman. e) Should the facility be abused, the barrier will be closed permanently. 4. To receive Borough Councillors' Reports. It was proposed by Cllr. Garratt that the notes of the Policies & Finance B. Cllr. Grant advised that GYBC will be replacing the netting in the Advisory Committee meetings held on 20 and 30 March 2017 be accepted as children's play area on the Recreation Ground. The cost is £2,000. The read. This was seconded by Cllr. Tonks and unanimously agreed. netting is worn but not dangerous in its present condition. Ownership and It was further proposed by Cllr. Garratt that recommendations i) to v) above responsibility for the wooden steps on the beach, installed by Natural be approved. This was seconded by Cllr. Gent and unanimously agreed. England, is still in question. Usually, Natural England would gift the steps to 8. To accept the notes previously circulated of the Planning Advisory the County or Borough Council following installation. Committee re Neighbourhood Plan held on 23 March 2017. Complaints about weed spraying have been passed onto GYBC. GYB To consider and agree the following Committee recommendations: Services failed to strim before spraying, making areas look even worse. i) To hold Neighbourhood Plan Open Consultation Days on Sunday 14 May Part of the wooden fence to the rear of the green open space at the entrance 2017, 9am to 6pm and Friday 2 June 2017 5pm to 9pm. Hall hire (small hall) to Seafields Drive has been replaced by GYB Services. The remainder of the £11 per hour. fence will be replaced in due course, subject to GYBC's budget. ii) To accept the quotation from the Local Council Public Advisory Service The Clerk read out a report from B. Cllr. Annison who advised there is an (LCPAS) to provide full Council training on Saturday 22 April 2017, 9.30am to Environmental Committee meeting at GYBC this evening to discuss litter on 1pm in the Village Hall in relation to Neighbourhood Planning, Community the A47 and the appalling process of weed spraying throughout Hopton. Engagement and Project Management. Maximum 25 delegates with spare 5. To receive and consider the Clerk's reports:- places being offered to local Parish Council's at £10 per delegate. Training I) Correspondence as listed and circulated to all Cllrs. cost £150 plus £25 mileage. Hall hire (main hall) £13 per hour. ii) Planning applications received:- 06/17/0114/F Whitehouse Farm Cottage It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the notes of the Planning Advisory Hall Road. Two storey side, single storey rear extensions. Porch extensions. Committee meeting held on 23 March 2017 be accepted as read. This was No objections by the Planning Committee.06/17/0125/F 19 The Fairway Off seconded by Cllr. Ball and unanimously agreed. Links Road. Extension to garage with flat roof to pitched, rear of garage to It was further proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that recommendations i) and ii) be used as utility room 3 Velux windows in new garage roof. Replace wood above be approved. This was seconded by Cllr. Ball. boundary fence with brick construction. No objections by the Planning Cllr. Garratt proposed an amendment to recommendation i) that the Committee. 06/17/0160/F 5 Zurich Close. Single storey rear extension. With Neighbourhood Plan open days be postponed. The advice from Nick the Planning Committee.06/17/0179AHopton Filling Station (Co-Op) Fountain, Senior Planning Officer, GYBC is that an action plan, linked to a Lowestoft Road. Proposed new signage. With the Planning Committee. budget should be in place, as this will be required when applying for grant Planning Applications granted by GYBC. None. funding. The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Gent. Cllr. Constable pointed iii) Finance – to agree invoices for payment. out that funding cannot be applied for retrospectively. The information from Fifteen cheques from the business current account, two direct debits and Nick Fountain was received after the Planning Advisory Committee meeting one cheque from the ruins account totalling £5,889.66. It was proposed by held on 23 March. A meeting took place between Cllr. Constable and the Cllr. Constable, seconded by Cllr. Tonks and unanimously agreed to approve Clerk on 3 April to discuss grant funding and it was clear that the various the payments and bank reconciliation statement. The Clerk/RFO advised organisations that provide funding would require detailed project that the year end balance as at 31.3.2017 was £34, 855.45 (reserves). management, with timeline, objectives and costings. Further discussion took 6. A) To accept the notes previously circulated of the Amenities Advisory place regarding an article that is ready for Village News and posters that have Committee re Recreation Ground held on 16 March 2017. been prepared for the open day/evening. Voting on the amended To consider and agree the following Committee recommendation: recommendation to postpone the open days took place and was passed by I) To consider obtaining quotations to remove and dispose of the existing majority vote (6 in favour, 2 opposed). The substantive (amended) motion wire fence, replace with new wire fencing, re-paint the existing concrete was then put and agreed by majority vote. posts and to pay for the works from the Parish Council's reserves. 9. To receive a brief update on matters arising from Minutes:- ii) To thank Clarksons Port Services for their kind offer of the cycle rack and to i) Summer Fete Sunday 20 August 2017. Cllr. Constable advised that gates accept the gift. Cllrs. Constable and Gent to install at the skate park, at no open 11am with a 4pm finish on Sunday 20 August. Pitches are available at cost to the Parish Council. £15 each. The programme will be in the same format as last year, with It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the notes of the Amenities Advisory sponsorship adverts at £25 each. Acts confirmed so far in arena one are Committee meeting held on 16 March 2017 be accepted as read. This was Phoenix Karate and Charlotte Wood Academy of Dance. In arena two will be seconded by Cllr. Ball and passed by majority vote (5 in favour, 3 opposed). Gorleston Football Club providing a day of football skills, displays, mini In relation to recommendation i) above, a quotation has been received from games and coaching. In addition Razz the Clown with Aunty Pearl and GYB Services at £3,595 plus VAT to replace the chain link fence, plus three Broadwing Bird Control have also confirmed attendance. There will be plenty strands above, and removal and disposal of the old fencing. Up to two more acts to follow. Please contact Cllr. Constable if you would like a pitch. further quotations are to be obtained. ii) Parish Gateways – 50% funding Parish Partnership Scheme with It was further proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that recommendations i) and ii) Norfolk County Council. The Clerk advised that the Parish Council's above be approved. This was seconded by Cllr. Ball and passed by majority application for 50/50 funding has been successful. The Clerk is in vote (4 in favour, 4 opposed, the Chairman had the casting vote in favour of conversation with Potters who kindly offered to assist with the cost of the the proposal). gateways. Discussion is taking place regarding a location on Coast Road. B) To receive a report dated 2 April 2017 from Cllrs. Constable and Tonks iii) Parish Councillor vacancies to be filled by co-option. One application providing an update to matters affecting the Recreation Ground. has been received and is currently with the Chairman. It was proposed by Cllr. Constable that the report dated 2 April 2017 be iv) Councillors' Training Forms. One form outstanding. accepted as read. This was seconded by Cllr. Garratt and unanimously 10. To read Parish Councillors' Reports (previously submitted in writing). agreed. I) To accept the report previously circulated from Cllr. L. Sykes following her attendance at the Planning for All Conference held on 2 March 2017. 7. To accept the notes previously circulated of the Policies and Finance Advisory Committee meetings held on 20 March and 30 March 2017. It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the report be accepted. This was seconded by Cllr. Garratt and unanimously agreed.

Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG7 APRIL MINUTES CONTINUED Hopton Parish Council 11. Public Forum. NEXT MEETING DATES A summary of items raised follows:- MAY i) A question was raised as to why the Chairman 2017 permitted one Cllr. to speak on an item and not Hopton on Sea Parish Council another. The Chairman responded with a meetings take place on the second procedural explanation. Monday each month commencing at ii) It was confirmed that Standing Orders state the 7pm in Hopton Village Hall. Notice of Council is not required to provide a response to a the meetings, with a copy of the question raised in the public forum. The Council Monday – Main Hall 1 will acknowledge the question and provide an Zumba Fitness 9am Contact George 07584244154 Agenda, are posted on the notice Bowls Club 1.30 – 4.00pm contact Frances on 01502 answer at a future meeting. boards in the village before each 733232 iii) In relation to item 7.v) has a timeframe been Belly Dancing Class 7.30 – 8.30pm. Contact Carole meeting. Minutes are published in put in place to carry out the works? The 01502 581499 Village News magazine and displayed Chairman responded that no timeframe has been on the notice boards. A public forum set up yet and it is unlikely that any of the work will Monday – Smaller Hall 2 Pilates 10am – 11am Contact Hayley to book 07767 takes place during each session where commence until Potters have finished their sea 864568 you can raise issues that are of concern defences. 4pm to 5pm - Charlotte Wood contact 01502 732048 to you. We look forward to seeing you iv) A question was raised regarding the gateways. Parish Council Meeting (8th May) 7.00 start. This is the This item was discussed at 9.ii) above. Annual Parish Council Meeting, followed by the Annual at the next meeting. If you are unable v) It seems strange that Natural England will not Parish Meeting. All welcome. Contact Julie 01502 to attend a Parish Council meeting but take responsibility for the wooden steps installed 730768 Whole body toning exercise class 7pm – 8 pm Contact would like to speak to a Councillor by them at the beach. See B. Cllr. Grants' report Gillian 01502 732488 please use the contact telephone at item 4 above dealing with this item. numbers listed. The Parish Council vi) What pay scale is the Clerk on? The Chairman Tuesday Hall 1 BBarre Less 9.15 to 10.15am Contact George Office at the Village Hall is open advised spinal column point 29 of the NALC (Norfolk Association of Local Council) scale. 07584244154 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Slimming World Classes 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Contact 12. To confirm the date and time of the next Debbie 01493 441180 9.30am to 1.30pm. meeting of Hopton-on-Sea Parish Council. Confirmed as Monday 8 May 2017, 7pm at Tuesday Hall 2 Hopton Village Hall. This will be the Annual Parish Pilates 10.20 to 11.20am Contact George 07584244154 Council meeting, followed by the Annual Parish Spiritualist Church and Healing Centre. Next meeting dates: 6.45 – 7.45pm Healing meeting. 8.00 – 9.30pm Class 8 May (Annual Parish Council 13. In view of the confidential nature of the Meeting followed by the Annual business to be transaction, the Council will be Wednesday Hall 1 excluding the public from this meeting and will Phoenix Karate School. Contact Vivianne 01502 730171 Parish Meeting), 12 June, 10 July, vote to do this by passing the following 6.00pm – 7.00pm Juniors 5+ 7.00pm – 8.00pm Seniors 14 August, 11 September, 9 resolution: October, 13 November, 11 “Pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies Wednesday Hall 2 (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 it is resolved Adult tap 7pm to 8pm. Contact Charlotte 01502 732048 December 2017. that, because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, the public and the Thursday Hall 1 Line Dancing 10.30 to 12pm contact Jane 07788408801 press leave the meeting during consideration of Tea Dance (weekly) 2.30pm to 4.30pm Contact John items 14 and 15 below.” This was proposed by and Liz 01502 731222 Cllr. Gent, seconded by Cllr. Constable. Power Yoga 6.00pm to 7pm Contact Suzi 07875 331139 A brief discussion took place as to why item 15 is Zumba Fitness 7.15pm to 8.00pm. Contact Charlotte Your Parish Councillors are:- on the agenda as a confidential item. The 01502 732048 proposal was passed by majority vote (5 in favour, Thursday Hall 2 Colin Sykes 01502 730998 2 opposed, 1 abstention). 6.00 – 7.00pm Adult Tap. Contact Charlotte 01502 The public and any press left the meeting at 732048 Chairman 7.45pm. Chris Garratt 01502 731287 14. Citizen of the Year Award 2016. Friday Hall 1 Cllr. Garratt advised that a residents' name had Latin Rhythms 9.15 to 10.15am Contact George Vice-Chairman 07584244154 been put forward as the recipient of the Citizen of Zumba Gold 10.20 to 11.20am Contact George Dennis Ball 01502 731927 the Year Award 2016. 07584244154 Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. Youth Club 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Karen: 07741 Julian Canham 01502 735724 Garratt that the Citizen of the Year Award 2016 be 464781 Liz: 07729 093748 (Term time only) offered to this resident, to be presented at the Ian Constable 07826 840415 Friday Hall 2 Annual Parish Meeting on 8 May 2017, held in the Lennie Gent 07801 827552 Youth Club 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Karen: 07741 Village Hall. This proposal was seconded by Cllr. 464781 Liz: 07729 093748 (Term time only) George Lawrence 07803 829428 Constable and passed by majority vote (6 in favour, 2 abstentions). [The resident has since Saturday Hall 1 Laura Sykes 01502 730998 thanked the Council for their kind offer, but Bowls Club 1.30 – 4.00pm Contact Frances 015023 733232 John Tonks 07956 873232 declined the award]. 15. Dealing with the press/media. Saturday Hall 2 Julie McNair 01502 730768 (office) A discussion took place regarding Speedwatch Academy of Dance Contact Charlotte 01502 732048 Clerk to Council articles that appeared in the Mercury and (Term time only) Advertiser. All Councillors contributed to the 8.30am -10am Ballet e-mail: [email protected] 10am – 10.45 Toddlers Ballet 3 to 5 years detailed debate. A new Media Relations policy is 11am – 11.45 Primary Ballet 6years + in draft format, to be discussed at the Policies & 11.45 – 3pm Charlotte Wood Finance Advisory Committee meeting on Your Borough Councillors: Thursday 13 April 2017. Sunday Hall 1 Carl Annison 01493 656854 The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.30pm. Sunday Hall 2 Spiritualist Church and Healing Centre Andy Grant 07754 512152 7.00 - 9.00pm Divine Service These minutes are in draft format and unconfirmed until Sue Hacon 01493 444271 approved at the next Parish Council meeting. The Clerk to Events: the Parish Council can be contacted in the following ways:- 4th – Norfolk County Council Elections e-mail [email protected] Tel: 01502 Your MP: 730768 or in person at the village hall, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm. Website: Brandon Lewis 01493 854550 h t t p : / / h o p t o n - o n - s e a - p a r i s h - council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/

PG8 Read the magazine online at www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Witness Service Volunteers Needed Seachange Arts Potters Drive - No Cold Calling

Citizens Advice Witness Service is looking for There has been a reasonable response to volunteers to join the team at Great Yarmouth publication in last month's Village News to Magistrates Court to help support witnesses increasing the HomeWatch & No Cold Calling and their friends and family when they come Zone scheme on Potters Drive. Although I to court. You'll give them practical think we may need a few more, I have applied information about the process, as well as to Norfolk Trading Standards, to see if they emotional support to help witnesses feel will allow the extension. This usually takes a more conﬁdent when giving evidence. few weeks.

You'll get full training, support and Anyone interested please call: accreditation - and a warm welcome. You can Tel: (01502) 732303 apply if you are 18 years or over. You'll also Mob: (07486) 039744 need to commit to: Email: [email protected] Address: 20 Potters Drive At least 12 months SeaChange Arts, the organisation behind the Out There Festival offer a range of circus skills Reports are still coming in reference the Cold Training classes for children at their base, The Drill Caller who is offering to clean brickweave House on York Road in Great Yarmouth. driveways. This morning (6 April 2017) he was Undergo an enhanced DBS clearance in Potters Drive, Hopton. Incidentally this is a Their current program includes Circus Tots, No Cold Calling area. Yesterday he was in You'll be needed during normal office hours for children aged 2-4 years, a circus class Arnott Avenue. He is a very pushy sort of guy (9am to 5pm) one day a week. Could you be a using games and fun. Circus Play is a fun possibly in his 30's. His offer is to clean the part of our story in your community? introduction to circus techniques and driveway for free but to charge £150, instead equipment, for children aged 4-7. Older of the normal charge of £250, to seal it. He To find out more please contact: children (8-18yrs) can join their Drillaz Circus has a white/grey transit van towing a small Helen Ruddock, Volunteer Development School, SeaChange's flagship programme, green compressor. The van has R Wilson Pro Team Leader on 03003 321 294 or which offers more advanced skills for both Clean on the side and the mobile number alternatively those wanting to try something new or 07445113155 [email protected] aspiring to be a professional performer. A special Drillaz Summer School offers a fun If seen please do call 101 to report his introduction to circus skills and performance. whereabouts.

Further information on these activities can be found at www.seachangearts.org.uk

Open Day in Carlton Colville to Help Those with Hearing Loss

One in six people in the UK have a hearing problem, and if you think this sounds familiar there hasn't been a better time to have your hearing checked. Hearing tests and professional advice are being made available free of charge to encourage people to take that ﬁrst step.

Local hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre, have a hearing centre at Rosedale Surgery. They will be holding a free 'Hearing Care Open Day' between 9am and 5pm on Tuesday 9th May 2017. All services are available by appointment only.

To book your appointment call The Hearing Care Centre on 0800 096 2637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk

Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG9 Norfolk Police As the days become longer and warmer with the promise of summer, limiters to allow air in instead of keeping windows fully open, even Norfolk Police are reminding residents to protect their homes against when you're at home. Install window locks on upstairs windows that opportunistic thieves. can be easily accessed by a ﬂat roof. Lock back gates using a sturdy lock such as a closed shackle padlock to no less than CEN 3-4 security Warmer weather can bring with it offenders on the look-out for lapses grade or 5 lever lock. in security, such as open doors and windows, particularly when valuables are left on display. In fact, since January 2016 at least 29% of LIGHT burglaries in Suffolk have been as a result of an unlocked door or open window. Make your home look lived in – use timer switches if you're not home. 'Dusk-to-dawn' sensored security lighting is a cheap, low cost way of Detective Superintendent Andy Smith said: "At this time of year, making sure the front of your home or shed/outbuilding is well-lit. burglars know that many of us will want to open windows and doors to Visible burglar alarms can make burglars think twice; get specialist let the fresh air in, even when we're in the garden. As a result, we tend advice and consult your insurance company. Hedging and shrubs to to see more burglaries in the warmer months as homes are left more the front of your property should be pruned to no higher than 1m and insecure. trim trees up from the ground to 2m. This will allow a clear line of sight across your property and will stop the garden being used as a hiding "Thieves typically look for the easy option by looking for gaps in place. security and are often not afraid to try door locks. I would urge residents to look at their home security through a thief's eye to prevent HIDE them from becoming an easy target. For instance, if you can pull your front door handle down from the inside, so can a burglar.” Keep your valuables, jewellery, cash, passport and deeds to your property in a safe. Never leave spare keys in an open place. Be aware, In the coming weeks, Suffolk Police will be sharing crime prevention burglars know all the usual hiding places so never leave a spare key messages across its social media pages, with illustrative scenes under the doormat or under a garden gnome. Keep dustbins and involving garden gnomes to raise awareness of some of the simple wheelie-bins away from fencing/gates as these can be used by thieves steps residents can take to help them avoid becoming a victim of to climb into windows or used to escape. Make sure valuables are crime. property marked. Take photographs and keep a note of any serial numbers. Don't leave equipment and tools lying around that can be The posts will be shared using #GnomeSecurity in a bid to make them used by burglars to break into your home, such as hammers, shovels or more memorable, whilst also appealing to the younger generation gardening tools. Keep ladders locked away and out of sight. during school holidays. D/Supt Smith continues: "Garage and outbuilding break-ins are also common at this time of year as burglars For more security advice visit look for power tools, bikes and other expensive items. Thieves will also https://www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/crime-prevention-z. look for utensils to help them break into homes so make sure you use good quality locks and keep garden gates locked. Help us keep our communities safe by reporting any suspicious activity. "I would also encourage people to keep an eye on their neighbours' homes, particularly when you know they are on holiday. Setting up or Please use the following link to pass useful information to Suffolk joining a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is an excellent way to work Police about any incident. https://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact- together in preventing your area from being targeted. us/report-something/report-crime

"Being the victim of a burglary can have both an emotional and DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A ﬁnancial impact, however protecting your home doesn't have to be SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE expensive.” WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.

LOCK To report information anonymously on any crime, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crime reduction advice can be Lock all doors and remove the keys before leaving the house. Keep accessed via the Suffolk Constabulary website front doors locked even when you are at home and especially if you are http://www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/crime-prevention-z in the back garden. Close all windows fully before you leave the house, lock downstairs windows and remove the keys. Use window Police Connect Team

Hopton W.I.

Hopton WI met at Ritson Lodge on 7 April for their montly Meeting. President Di opened the meeting with apologies and greetings to visitor Ann and our Speaker for this afternoon. Correspondence relating to Annual Rafﬂe from Norfolk Federation and also the impending voting for National Federation Resolutions were dealt with. A reminder that we have received an invitation to the Ruins Opening Ceremony on Sunday 23 April at 1 pm.

Birthday flowers and cards for two members Barbara and Pam were presented and a version of "Happy Birthday to you" was rendered. Our speaker this afternoon was well known local Naturalist Tony Brown who armed with screen and slides gave us a fascinating talk on fauna flora bird and wildlife to be found around Lound Lakes. Tony has taken some amazing shots and we heard the stories behind these pictures. Who would have thought practically on our doorstep we could see Ospreys Heron Swallows woodpeckers kingfishers Canada Geese reptiles Muntjacks exotic butterflies huge slugs and cannibal ladybirds to name but a few !! Wild orchids, tufted vetch, primroses funghi, some deadly, were just some of the other examples. We are indeed so fortunate to have such a beautiful wild haven to visit right on our doorsteps and it now is a must to visit for many of our members. Applause and thanks to Tony for a very enjoyable talk.

Competion winners were Pam for ﬂower of the month Daffodil and Unusual Photo Frame Iris. Next month competitions are ﬂower of the month and small hand knitted garment. Our speaker will be Tracy Hargreaves and her subject "Timeless Floral". Tea and home made cakes were enjoyed and a reminder that next month's meeting will be as usual the second Friday of the month Friday 12 May at 2 pm.

New members and visitors welcome and a thank you to Ritson Lodge and their staff for their hospitality. Mary Baker secretary 01502 731435.

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Laura Frosdick

Local Hopton Vocalist Laura Frosdick has been selected to take the lead role in a WW2 show that is taking East Anglia by storm. The show is called sights and Sounds of WW2. Laura will be singing many of the hit songs from WWW2 and the Blitz and some of the big band favourites with a special tribute to Dame Vera Lynn who is celebrating her 100th year. Hopefully the show will provide thought provoking memories from the big screen as real photographs of the 1939 – 45 era are put into video format, which may make you laugh and cry, harrowing scenes have been excluded. The show is both musical and educational. A wide spectrum of images from all walks of life in the conﬂict that was World War Two. This is a show that nobody else is doing, a real niche due to the imagery on the big screen with the added vocal performances. At the moment Laura is studying Musical Theatre at Colchester University and is soon to start on her last year. Laura also sings in various gigs locally with a tribute act to Diva's of the 50's & 60's.

Her ﬁrst performance is on Sunday 18th June (Fathers Day) at the Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston so please come along and give her some support. Treat your Dad, Grandad Brother, Uncle or Nephew in what appears to be a brilliant show.

The Friends of old St. Margaret's

The glorious spring weather at the beginning of the month showed the gardens at their best. It made all the hard work of our volunteers really worthwhile. However nothing lasts forever and we were soon deadheading the spring bulbs as they faded. Likewise as the wonderful display of snowdrops shed their blooms we continued the practice of splitting the clumps up to provide a more naturalised display beneath the oak trees by the gate.

In the orchard the apple trees are in good heart now that we are able to give them more attention. Despite an early mowing the small collection of snakeshead fritillary have survived to complement the daffodils scattered between the apple trees. Following the departure of GYPT at the end of August 2016 the landscaping work has given us plenty to do clearing building debris and creating an attractive setting inside the ruins. We ﬁnally completed the work this month.

Graham Mills