Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 1 Front page picture: A unique map extract showing Salhouse in 1589. The map along with covering article has been kindly provided by James Watts and can be found on page 34 of this edition. This has been published with kind permission of the National Archives
2 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Salhouse Matters Local & Village Reports A tribute to Ted Fiddy, one of Salhouse’s well known characters, who Parish Council ...... 9 sadly died in July, is included on page District Councillors Report ...... 15 Salhouse Broad Ranger ...... 19 12. From the Rectory ...... 23 Salhouse Baptist Church ...... 27 County Councillor Report ...... 30 An interesting historical article with a Salhouse Beavers & Cubs ...... 36 map showing the village in 1589 has Salhouse Primary School ...... 38 been provided by James Watts and Team Salhouse ...... 41 can be found on page 34. (Map also Salhouse Bell Reading Group ...... 45 Jubilee Hall ...... 47 shown on front cover) Wroxham Flower Club ...... 49 Salhouse Evening WI ...... 49 Salhouse Gardening Club ...... 50 Christmas Greetings Salhouse Brownies……………………. .. 53 On behalf of Team Saga I wish to Salhouse Scouts ...... 56 extend Seasons Greetings to all of our readers and thank the contributors and Information advertisers for their continued support. Church Services & Information……….24/25 Also a special thanks to the deliverers Baptist Church ...... 27 who give up their time to distribute the Village Contact Information…………...32/33 magazine. Forthcoming Village Events ...... 33 Editor SPC Councillors & Admin ...... 40 Salhouse Defibrillator ...... 62 Advertisers Index ...... 64 SALHOUSE SAGA MAGAZINE ‘Salatiga’, Bell Lane Salhouse, Norwich, NR13 6RR Others Editor: Malcolm Prestwood Saga Quiz ...... 2 Telephone: (01603) 721110 Salhouse SAGA Editor ...... 3 E-mail: [email protected] Police Crime Report ...... 4 Advertising: Doreen Dye Health Matters...... 6 Telephone: (01603) 720337 Tribute to Ted Fiddy ...... 12 E-mail: [email protected] Road Closures ...... 13 Distribution: Pauline Garner Salhouse Toddler Group ...... 16 Telephone: (01603) 721201 Community Speedwatch ...... 20 E-mail: [email protected] Wroxham & Hoveton LIONS ...... 20 Editorial: Juliette Bendy Friends of Salhouse Broad ...... 27 Telephone: (01603) 721037 Mystery Crop...... 29 E-mail: [email protected] Hoveton St John Concert ...... 29 Baptist Church Christmas Special ...... 31 Salhouse in 1589 ...... 34 COPY DATE FOR NEXT ISSUE: Salhouse United Charities ...... 38 March 8th 2020 Horning Bridge Club ...... 40 Money Matters ...... 43 Jubilee Hall Xmas Fayre ...... 44 Advertising Rate per single issue: Capital Culture Gallery ...... 56 Full page: £27.00 Afternoon Tea & Mardle ...... 60 Half page: £13.50 Salhouse History -Transport ...... 58 Quarter page £ 7.00 Norfolk Business Awards ...... 61 Answers Saga Quiz ...... 64 Editor’s views are not necessarily those of the contributors. No liability will be accepted for any loss resulting from error or omission
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 1 Saga Christmas Quiz Winter 2019 1. Which play did Shakespeare write for Elizabeth I as a Christmas present? 2. Who is the patron saint celebrated on the 26th of December? 3. Who wrote the first ever King’s Christmas message? 4. What colour are mistletoe berries? 5. Which Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale inspired the movie Frozen? 6. Which saint introduced carols in churches? 7. In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck; clockwise or anti-clockwise? 8. What took place on Christmas Day 1864, in London’s Hyde Park? 9. Who invented electric Christmas lights? 10. Which reindeer’s name means “thunder”?
Answers page 64
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Police Crime Reports
Salhouse
Crime reports for Salhouse for months July August and October as reported by the Police to Salhouse Parish Council
Police Report: Logged on our Crime System 1st to 31st July 2019
Cause intentional harassment, alarm 1 Ongoing issues between suspect or distress & victim; suspect alleged to have verbally threatened victim.
Harassment 1 80 unwanted calls received from unknown caller over 24 hours. Theft 1 Charity bags left outside property. Calls taken by our Control Room 10 from/regarding the Parish:
Police Report: Logged on our Crime System 1st to 31st August 2019:
Common Assault 1 Possession of Cannabis 1 Theft 1 1 was a shop/café sign post taken. Total: 3 Calls taken by our Control Room from/ 9 regarding the Parish:
Police Report: Logged on our Crime System 1st to 30th September 2019 Burglary – Residential dwelling 1 Entry forced whilst occupants were on holiday. Criminal damage to a building other 1 Children suspected to have broken than dwelling some of the wooden roof a camping site hut. Harassment – without violence 1 Domestic. Sexual offence 1 Theft 1 Generator stolen from a field. Calls taken by our Control Room from/ 10 regarding the Parish:
Police Reprt: Logged on our Crime System 1st to 31st October 2019
Burglary – Business 1 Front door to commercial premise damaged, access and Community gained, van keys and CCTV hard drive taken. Fear or provocation 2 Both relating to drugs debt. of violence Theft 1 2 x kayaks stolen from Salhouse Broad. Total: 4
4 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Can you write for the SAGA?
We are always looking for articles of village interest for the Saga. If you could write something or suggest items that you would like to see covered please contact the editor. Details are on page 1 of this magazine.
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 5 Health Matters – September 2019 A regular update from Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre.
Technology. Like it or not, technology is having an increasing influence on our daily life. There are benefits to be had and we are now initiating various projects to improve the interaction with your Medical Centre. The main goal is to ensure patients see the right clinician at the right time, but also to increase the working efficiency of the Medical Centre. New Website. You will see in November a dramatic new look to our website. Accessible through personal computers, smart phones and tablets, the website will be an important new interface to help patients and carers access primary care services. We are working closely with our Patient Participation Group to make sure access is intuitive and easy to use. Although encouraging patients to ask medical questions and make appointments online, we will of course retain telephone and face-to-face access. Surgery Pod. We are installing a so-called Pod that allows patients to check their blood pressure, weight and to answer health-related questions. The aim is to free- up our clinicians’ time but rest assured that DIY blood tests are not on the horizon just yet! Open More Hours. The accessibility to clinicians is gradually increasing. You can see a GP or nurse practitioner Tuesday and Thursday early mornings from 7am, weekday evenings until 8pm and Saturday and Sunday mornings. See our website for details and to make online bookings. Primary Care Network. As is the case across the country, Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre, together with practices at Acle, Blofield, Brundell, Ludham and Staithe Stalham are now part of a cooperative network. It’s early days but we are already recruiting a clinical pharmacist for the network to help GPs and nurses deal with the ever-growing complexity of medicines management, and we are working to further improve quality within prescribing and end-of-life care. Flu Vaccinations. We are currently preparing for the winter. For greater flexibility this year, and to enable more patients to access their annual flu vaccination, instead of a one-off Saturday clinic, we are running bookable clinics throughout the week. Please book now. Have a view? The Patient Participation Group (PPG) is an active group of volunteers who work with the Practice to enhance the patient experience at the Medical Centre and to improve communication between the Practice and its patients. Please contact the PPG if you have suggestions you would like to see addressed. Or feedback directly to your Practice manager on [email protected], marking your email ‘Feedback’. Lots more information is available from our website: www.hovertonandwroxhammedicalcentre.nhs.net
6 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 SALHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE
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8 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Since the last edition, it has been a very busy period with the installation of the Trod Path along the inside of the playing field down Thieves Lane and the installation of barriers opposite the cut through to Heron Close to improve safety of people crossing. To highlight the safety barriers the Parish Council asked the School to run a competition for the schoolchildren to design a safety poster and all the results were excellent with the top 3 being chosen. As a special thank you the Parish Council commissioned a collage poster of all the entries and presented this to the School.
Please note that dogs are permitted along the trod path providing they are kept on a lead and all dog mess to be picked up and disposed of in the nearest dog litter bin (located at the car park entrance).
We are still progressing the speed reduction to 40mph along Norwich Road for which the scheme has now received full funding from Norfolk County Council. The scheme should be commissioned sometime between April 2020 to March 2021. The Parish Council have also applied through the Parish Partnership 50:50 scheme for the necessary vehicle activated sign which will be a requirement of the speed reduction
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 9 ...Salhouse Parish Council.
As requested in both the Parish Plan and the Neighbourhood Plan, the village wanted a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) on the playing field. The Parish Council was finally granted planning permission by Broadland District Council on 19th September 2019 after an objection was lodged by Sport England. Both Colin McCormick as Vice Chairman and I as Chairman and District Councillor made representations at the Planning Committee meeting. The contract has now been signed and sent to the contractor. The works are scheduled to start week commencing 11th November 2019 with a completion date prior to 31st December 2019. It will have temporary line marking until Spring 2020 when the The Parish Council intend to hold an permanent marking will be applied. Opening Fete for the completion of all works and a renaming ceremony on 11th July 2020 from 10:00 to 16:00. If you would like to have a stall at the event, please contact the clerk via [email protected]. We are hoping to have teams from all the sports that can be played on the MUGA giving demonstrations.
We can now progress the other improvements to the playing field and have also ordered some adult gym equipment to be installed next to the car park and trod path for ease of access. Quotes have also been obtained for a "trawler boat" themed play equipment for the 2 - 10 years age range for inclusion in the play area, for recommendation at the next Parish Council meeting on 4th November.
With Armistice Day in mind, we have been looking at the War Memorial as it has developed a very nasty lean. Due to the composition of the soil where the memorial is sited we will need to install some deeper foundations which should protect it for future generations. Martin Murrell Chairman For details of council and meeting Salhouse Parish Council dates see page 40
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Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 11 Tribute to Ted (Edward Gordon Fiddy)
Edward Gordon Fiddy, known as Ted, to most that knew him.
Every one of you, particularly those who walked the footpath through Hall Drive, will probably have met Ted. He would have most likely been looking over his gate, with barking Jack Russells surrounding his legs, or offloading his truck in the paddock opposite. Or perhaps you would have seen him driving through the village in his white Ford Transit pick up loaded with goods of all description.
Ted was born in 1937 in the Stork Nursing Home, Yarmouth Road, Norwich and went to Hill Side Avenue School Thorpe St Andrews. The family at that time lived on the Plumstead Road Norwich, so living in the city he was not a country boy at that stage. He served his national service in the army as a member of REME for two years where he was posted to Germany as a private in the transport division and thus beginning his driving career.
Ted met Val, his wife, some 60 years ago and following their marriage ceremony in Gt Plumstead church they were married for 58 years. In that time they had three children and went on to enjoy nine grandchildren as well as twelve great grandchildren, all of which were the love of Ted’s life.
They moved to Salhouse 58 years ago to live in Hall Drive where Ted enjoyed a whiskey and frequented the Bell PH run at that time by Harry Dace
During his working life Ted had various occupations, selling fruit and vegetables around the Heartsease Estate in Norwich and ice cream from a van for DairyLand before his driving jobs and ultimately the recycling business.
12 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Driving a lorry for Roy Colk in Rackheath he would load sugar beet which in those days was hard work until mechanised loaders were available. Unfortunately, Colks transport firm ceased trading so Ted went on to drive HGV’s for Mick Spanton for many years, mainly on road surfacing work. After leaving Mick Spantons Ted ventured out on his own into the recycling business as it is known today. Travelling in his white Ford Transit pickup to various farms, and visiting the many contacts he had made, Ted was in his element meeting people and dealing.
He became a ‘Steptoe’ character with his garden and paddock being slowly taken over by artefacts, The donkeys, which were his daughter Debbie’s, by this time had gone to make way for the acquired goods. Be it chairs, washing machines or the odd treasure, Ted said they would all be valuable one day as he became a hoarder. You could never miss Ted with string vest, work overalls and often odd shoes. Always recognisable was the white Ford Transit pick up with cab full of junk and empty cigar packets.
Goats, chickens and geese were a part of his life but Jack Russell Dogs were his favourite. One of them was very protective of Ted as experienced by someone that put his head through the van window to speak with him
Ted was a well known character, a Gentleman of the village and would help anybody if he could. He always had time to talk, usually while smoking his mini cigars and accompanied by his Jack Russells
As the family are clearing the yard and house, Ted’s voice will still be heard saying ... Keep that! …it will be worth a lot one day.
Donations at his funeral went to the church funds and at the latest count has reached the magnificent sum of £800.
Compiled from the Eulogy given by John Fielder Ed Picture painted and provided by Terry Bailey
Road Closure Notices Due to inspection work on railway bridges the following temporary clo- sures will take place
Stonehouse Rd, Salhouse 27/11 From 9.30am to 3pm
Horning Rd, Hoveton 26/11 from 9.30am to 3pm
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 13 Advertise your business locally in the Salhouse SAGA
If you would like to advertise your business in the magazine please 1.5 contact Doreen Dye SHERINGHAM (01263) 825960 NORWICH (01603) 720777 Telephone: (01603) 720337 Mobile [email protected] 07771 700 524
14 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Update from your Broadland District Councillors As the weather gets colder and winter sets in it is important for us as a society to do what we can to support the most vulnerable. Broadland District Council (BDC), working with South Norfolk District Council, have two dedicated workers who support rough sleepers. Their task is to identify, build relationships with and generally support homeless people on our streets. This may begin by befriending individuals and ultimately helping them into long-term accommodation. BDC have also being working with the Prison and Probation Service to ensure that when people are released from prison they do not become homeless. Many people have no family and nowhere to go. Unfortunately this can lead them to becoming homeless, unwell and without support reoffending, ultimately returning to prison. Homelessness knows no geographic boundaries. For this reason BDC support Pathways Norwich. BDC, Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council and the NHS are working together with a number of agencies including; City Reach, Shelter, St Martin’s, the Salvation Army, YMCA and The Feed. Together these agencies assess how best to meet the needs of individuals. Ultimately they work with individuals to find suitable housing and support. More details at: www.pathwaysnorwich.org.uk . BDC has been successful in bidding for more than £3 million in funding that will be used over the next two years to help over 1000 people across Norfolk. The Norfolk Warm Homes Fund will give vulnerable residents and those in poor health, living in cold, damp housing on low incomes the opportunity to access energy advice, grants and support. The Norfolk Warm Homes Fund offers funding towards the cost of installing first time central heating in privately rented and privately-owned homes. Central heating will be installed at no cost to eligible homeowners, with up to 75% grant funding for landlords. You are likely to qualify if you have no central heating, including homes heated by storage heaters, electric radiators, open fires or gas fires and you are on a low income or receiving benefits. If this applies to you, or someone you know, please contact the Energy Team at BDC on: (01603) 430627, email: [email protected] or look on the website www.broadland.gov.uk/ warmhomesfund for more information. If you are over 65 or as a result of health-related illness you receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance, and live in Broadland, you can access the Handyperson Plus service. This includes blind people and residents on incapacity benefit. The services are specifically aimed at older people or those with long-term health conditions, including dementia. Jobs can range from fixing door handles or leaky taps, to putting up shelves.
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 15 ...District Councillors Information can be provided about things like community activities, home help and companionship schemes, advocacy, benefit claims, health and legal services or financial management. The cost is £15 per hour (to a maximum of £30 per visit) but this is free if you are on means tested benefits. For more information or to book a visit call: (01603) 430518 or email: [email protected] .
Whatever your beliefs, be kind to each other and enjoy this festive time of year. Remember the most vulnerable in society and think about giving to a charity rather than buying your work colleagues Christmas cards, which quickly go straight in the recycling bin.
Martin and Fran would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Fran Whymark; email: [email protected] tel: 07907163123
Cllr Fran Whymark
Martin Murrell; email: [email protected] tel: 07788663664 District Councillors for the Wroxham Ward
Salhouse Baby & Toddler Group
Thursdays at Salhouse Jubilee Hall, 10 -11.45am,Term Time only £1.50/adult, + £1/child includes snack and Song Time
Please come and join us on a Thursday morning between the new times of 10am - 1145am for our stay and play, we have lots of toys and sometimes we have our indoor bouncy castle out which all the children enjoy. We have toys suitable from baby to pre school so something for everyone and refreshments and chat for the adults. We welcome parents, grandparents, child minders. No forms to fill in and plenty of fun to have with song time at 1130. Any questions please call or text me or join our Facebook page.
For queries contact: [email protected] alternatively please call Clair on 07786830742
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With the season now drawn to a close, it’s the perfect time for reflection on how the season went for us. We had another busy year with more boats and more people using the Broad than ever and it was lovely to see the beach area getting well used by locals and visitors, especially on hot days (remember those?!).
Our season culminated with our annual Halloween Horror Hunt; the event was well received, with children following the trail around the Broad to find the answers to the spooky clues. The Halloween Horror Hunt is run by Friends of Salhouse Broad and the aim was to raise funds for a desperately needed new play area at Salhouse Broad. All going well the new play area will be in place by April next year for children to enjoy for many years to come. Friends of Salhouse Broad are always on the look out for new members, not only is there opportunity to help with fundraising events, but there’s a chance to get on the committee and there are opportunities with conservation work at the Broad too. To get involved or to donate please get in touch.
This Winter will also see some major tree works in the car park for Salhouse Broad; we have some very large poplars that need to be removed in order to keep the car park safe. This means that the car park and access to the Broad will be closed while work is carried out. We will keep the closure and disruption to a minimum as we know there are users of the Broad who are keen to visit often. It’s likely that the work will be done in the new year, so look out for signs at the car park and social media updates for the closure dates. To stay up to date with all goings on at the Broad make sure you follow us on social media and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter – sign up on our website.
So now we’re going to hunker down, get on top of maintenance and make plans for next season, to keep the Broad the great place it is for the whole community to enjoy. While we carry out general maintenance, please respect any closed off areas or restricted access, it will be for your safety. We’re always keen to hear your thoughts about the Broad, so if you have any questions, suggestions or feedback, please let us know.
Kelly Banthorpe [email protected] 01603 722775
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 19 Community Speedwatch
During the Salhouse Parish Plan consultations it was shown that residents regarded excessive speed as a major concern and, from that Plan, Community Speedwatch was formed using volunteers to assist in traffic calming. The Salhouse Community Speedwatch scheme has continued to operate for over 10 years and is highly regarded by Norfolk Constabulary. In an attempt to advertise the presence of the scheme, the Safety Camera Partnership in conjunction with Norfolk Constabulary provided Salhouse village with a number of posters to be attached, with the approval of the Parish Council, to existing sign posts around the village. These posters serve to remind motorists that, within the parish boundaries, there are volunteers who will, from time to time, operate a vehicle speed gun and report any excessive speeders to the authorities. Unfortunately, within a month of them being placed, most of the posters have been removed by person or persons unknown. Clearly, those removing these posters have little regard for road safety or, in fact, the desires that residents have specifically expressed for traffic calming measures.
WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB
With Christmas not far away we are now in full swing with Father Christmas and our sleigh visiting all the following locations: -
Dec 1st. LIDL North Walsham. 10 am-4pm Dec 4th. Hoveton Brooke Park. 5pm-6pm - Near Children’s Play Area Dec 6th. Salhouse. Outside Primary School. 5pm Dec 7th.. WAITROSE, North Walsham. 9am-5pm Dec 8th. ROYS, Wroxham 10am-4pm Dec 11th. Rackheath Primary School 2-30pm Dec 11th. Tunstead from 5pm & Horse and Groom 6-30 Onwards Dec 13th. Douglas Bader School Coltishall 10-30am-12-30pm Dec 14th. ROYS, Wroxham 9am-4pm
20 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Dec 15th. LIDL, North Walsham. 10am-4pm Dec 18th. Coltishall & Horsted- from 5pm (Kings Road, Robert Norgate Close, Tungate Way, Ling Way. We will also be calling at the Recruiting Sergeant, Red Lion and Kings Head. Dec19th. TESCO’S, Stalham 9am-4pm Dec20th. TESCO’S, Stalham 10am-4pm Please note the change to the Tesco dates previously advised. Apart from supermarkets and Tunstead, all other villages are weather dependent and may have to change. Please check our Facebook page, which will be updated on the day of the scheduled visit.
With winter closing in on us now is the time to give a thought to looking out for our elderly neighbours and vulnerable people who know with just a knock on the door or a telephone call could save someone’s life and that would be just wonderful.
Our shop in the precinct is still keeping busy and is now open seven days a week. We are always looking for good bric-brac and small electrical items to sell so if you have anything to dispose off, please drop off in shop or ring me on 07850091570 and I will arrange collection.
Some of you may have already heard that at the present time there is a large question mark hanging over the 2020 Hoveton Charity Village Fete, which Is scheduled to be held on Sunday 2nd August. We will update you on the position next month.
The winner of this months charity £100 draw is Parkinson’s UK nominated by Francis James from Hoveton who donated goods to our shop.
We are always looking for new members. So if you have some time on your hands and are interested in becoming a Lion to help your community, just come along on a Tuesday night and meet us or give me a call 07850091570 for details. We meet at The Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton at 7-30pm.
We will update you all on our Christmas activities in the New Year.
That’s all for this year, so it just leaves me on behalf of all the Lions in the Club to wish all of you a Very happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
Lion President Terry Vout
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22 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 From the Rectory
Dear Friends
What sort of Journey will you make this Christmas?
Most of us have a dramatic travel story to tell, from holiday travel to travelling to the shops and it only takes one fall of snow to throw us into road chaos and change normal travel routines. Most of us can come up with a story of when what happened on our journey meant that things didn’t go to plan and things were far from what we would normally expect.
'Normal' isn't the way you would describe life for those involved in the Christmas story. The account of Jesus' birth is full of journeys. Mary and Joseph travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. It's a long way, especially for a pregnant girl and on a donkey. I suspect the emotional journey they travelled was even more difficult and adventurous - preparing for an unplanned (to them!) birth, leaving behind family and friends, looking ahead uncertain as to what saying 'Yes' to God would mean for them.
Then there are the shepherds who leave their fields to visit Bethlehem, still quaking from the fright of seeing all those Angels! Leaving what was known and secure, the routine of work, the old way of life. They wouldn't be the same again.
The wise men from the East make a costly journey. They too leave much behind and make sacrifices because of the call of God to follow the star. They bring expensive gifts to celebrate the birth of a king. They risk their lives and have to travel home a different way.
But the most adventurous journey of them all, the most costly, the most sacrificial is made by God himself. Jesus left behind the glory of heaven; he laid power aside and became a dependent baby. He eventually made that ultimate journey to the cross and the grave. He travelled a road through death so that we too can safely travel that road. Things will never be the same again.
So what sort of journey will you make this Christmas? Will the deep significance of the Christmas story travel from your head to your heart? Will you travel from tradition to a new expression of wonder and amazement at the extent of God's love for us?
I wish you a very happy Christmas and God's blessing for the New Year.
Yours in Christ Darleen
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 23 As always, Darleen is available to visit at home or in hospital, whether you are ill, recovering, or just want to see someone, please telephone. Communion at home can be arranged for those who because of illness or frailty are unable to come to the Sunday service again please telephone. Enquires for Baptisms, Thanksgiving services, Weddings and Services of Blessing after a Civil Marriage are always welcome please telephone or email. On the sad occasion of a bereavement please contact Darleen or ask the Undertaker to do so to arrange a service in church or at the crematorium. Rector: Revd Darleen Plattin, The Rectory, 56 Green lane West, Rackheath, NR13 6PG. Tel: 01603 720966. Email: [email protected]
Christmas Services 2019 You are warmly invited to celebrate Christmas at the following services
All Saints Church 22nd December, 3pm, Carol Service, a traditional carol service with the readings and carols we all know. 24th December, 2pm, Crib Service, Who was in the stable?
Benefice Services 24th December, 8pm, First Communion of Christmas with carols, at Holy Trinity Rackheath. 25th December, 9am, Holy Communion for Christmas day, at St. Margaret’s Witton, For details of other Christmas services in the churches across the Benefice, please see the church noticeboard or contact Rev’d Darleen, [email protected].
Coffee Morning at Jubilee Hall Salhouse 23rd November, Seasonal refreshments with Raffle, Tombola, Cakes, Bring & Buy, Books and Puzzles. Admission £1 proceeds to All Saints Church Salhouse.
A sponsored cycle ride was undertaken by David Gafford resulting in raising £300 for All Saints Church funds. Our grateful thanks to David for his continued cycling support.
24 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Bittern Benefice Services
January, February and March First Sunday 10am Holy Communion at Lt. Plumstead. Second Sunday 10am Holy Communion at Rackheath. Third Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion at Witton. 9.30am Morning Worship at Salhouse. 11.00am Morning Worship at Rackheath. Fourth Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion at Salhouse. Fifth Sunday (March) 11am Fifth Sunday Worship followed by Lunch at Rackheath.
Morning Prayer Every Thursday and Friday 9am at Rackheath Church. Communion Coffee and Chat every 4th Wednesday, 10.30am at the Rectory Rackheath.
For details of other services in the churches across the Bittern Benefice, please see the church noticeboard or contact Rev’d Darleen, [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to one of the services.
Events in The Benefice The Bittern Concert Series 2020
Saturday 14th March, The Trinity Singers, an evening of songs from around the world, some old, some contemporary, with this locally based ladies’ choir. Tickets £10
Saturday 30th May, Colin Thackery in concert with Susie Turner and Annette Jude, The Britain’s Got Talent winner 2019, comes home to Norfolk to join this talented and ever popular duo in an evening of song and music. It promises to be a sensational evening as the three reunite. Tickets £15
Saturday 19th September, East Norfolk Operatic Society, an evening of music and song from Gilbert and Sullivan. Tickets £10
All concerts start at 7.30pm and are held at Holy Trinity Church Centre Rackheath. For more details contact Darleen. Tickets go on sale one month before the event, advanced reservations can be made via Darleen 01603 720966
Outing to York 13th June 2020, Outing to York. Seats £30. Coach leaves Rackheath at 7am. Ample time in York for visiting the Minster, the Shambles, the Railway museum, the Jorvik Museum or one of the many other attractions. Open for bookings now, seats to be paid for by 1st February (non-returnable). Contact Darleen 01603 720966.
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 25 Glen Rogers Electrical
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26 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 SALHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH
Chapel Loke Holiday Bible Club Salhouse Christmas Special!
Mon 23rd December 2019 Sunday Worship 10.00 am – 2.00 pm 11.00 am and 5.30 pm For children aged 4 - 12 Sunday School 10.00 am Lunch is included!
Please register in advance. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Further details on page 31 Wednesday 7.30 pm All Welcome! A² Children’s Club School years 2-6 Pastor: Simon Gay Friday 6 – 7.30 pm 01603 720576 Term-time only, e-mail: Carol Service [email protected] Thursday 19th December 7.00pm www.salhousebaptistchurch.com
Friends of Salhouse Broad (FOSB)
Are you a regular visitor to Salhouse Broad? Do you value the fact that this wonderful area is free for us all to enjoy? Would you like to be involved in helping to ensure it remains that way? If so why not consider joining FOSB? We are a friendly, and at the moment, very small group who work with the Broad’s rangers and volunteers and we would very much like to increase our numbers. We mainly fundraise through our annual events, the Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Horror Hunt, but there are opportunities to get involved in other activities. In recent years our efforts have helped fund major repairs to the boardwalks and other access improvement works. Interested? If so we would love have you on board. Please contact us via [email protected]
Patricia Bond
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Mystery Crop
You will no doubt have noticed that an unusual crop has appeared in many of the village fields this Autumn. This is known as a ‘Cover Crop’ and is planted to manage the soils between main crops. There seems to be a wide variety of such crops, and mixtures, available now and we are advised that the crop in our fields comprises ‘White Mustard’ These crops help to manage soil erosion, fertility and quality as well as a range of biodiversity issues and wildlife. It seems that these can range from harvestable lower value low season varieties to a crop that is eventually ploughed into the ground in preparation for the next main growing season.
Hoveton St John Church Two Christmas Concerts Where Seasonal & Classical songs Will again be Performed by Hayley Moss ( Soprano ) & Benjamin Lake ( Tenor ) These concerts will be held in Hoveton St John Church ( A1062 ) On Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th December 2019 both starting at 7.00pm. Tickets are available from Roger & Sarah Tomkins on 01692-630892 Tickets are £12.50 each to include Mulled Wine or soft drink And Christmas refreshments A raffle will be held and the artists CD’s will be available to purchase. In aid of Hoveton St John Church
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 29 County Councillors Report
Norfolk County Council (NCC) is actively working with the NHS and Public Health to improve our wellbeing. We all know that prevention is better than cure and at NCC and Broadland District Council we are doing our best to address this. There is a new service being run by NCC for the NHS called Swifts and Night Owls.
This 24-hour service provides help, support and reassurance if you have an urgent, unplanned need at home but don’t need the emergency services. So for example, if your partner or carer is suddenly admitted to hospital, the Swift Response team can assist you with getting up, washing and dressing. If you have a fall but are not seriously injured, the team can bring special lifting equipment to help make moving as safe as possible for you. This free service is available for; older people, people with physical illness or disabilities, people with learning difficulties and people with mental health problems. If you need help at any time call: Norfolk Swift Response on 0344 800 8020. The NHS is under pressure, particularly at this time of year. To improve the services provided to you Norfolk is developing a five-year plan. Currently there are five Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) across Norfolk and Waveney. The plan is that they should merge to form one CCG. Part of the redesign will be GP surgeries working together as Primary Care Networks (PCNs). This should give us all better access to our GP and all the health services that we need. Norfolk’s CCG’s have three goals; to make sure people can live as healthy a life as possible; to make sure that you only need to tell your story once and to make Norfolk and Waveney the best place for health and care professionals to work. I feel sure we can all support these goals. I was really shocked to find out that 42% of cancers are avoidable. One in two people born after 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer. Incredibly half of stage 4 cancers (meaning the initial cancer has spread) are diagnosed in A&E. The biggest avoidable causes are smoking and obesity, with men being at higher risk. As a man I would like to encourage everyone, but particularly men, to make it your goal to think about your health. Go and see the GP before it is too late. Most cancers are treatable…if they are diagnosed early. You owe it to yourself and your family to take care of your health. Christmas will soon be upon us. Whatever your beliefs enjoy the festive season. Remember this is a time for giving, be that extending your hospitality, donating to those less well off than ourselves or just giving a smile to the people who live next door. We can all make a difference and ensure we all have a good time. Whatever your beliefs have a very Merry Christmas. Fran Whymark Tel: 07907163123 County Councillor for the Wroxham Division
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Cllr Fran Whymark @CllrFran
Fran Whymark; email: [email protected] or tel: 07907163123 Cllr Fran Whymark @CllrFran County Councillor for the Wroxham Division
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 31 SALHOUSE Beavers OTHER CLUBS & Wednesdays 4.45 - 5.45pm Contact Tracey Hayton VILLAGE GROUPS Tel: 01692 630047 CONTACTS
Scouts
PLAYGROUP Thursday 7.30pm Salhouse Broad Salhouse Baby Colin Begley Ranger: 07930 251717 & Toddler Group Kelly Banthorpe [email protected] Tel: 01603 722775 Thursday 9.30 -11.30am Term Time Only E-mail: Yoga [email protected] salhousebabytoddler- Thursday 1pm [email protected] [email protected] Salhouse VC Primary Alternatively please call Clair on 07786 839 742 School Norwich Yoga Headteacher: Mrs J Church Guides (1st Salhouse) Mon & Wed 10 - 11.30am Tel: 720402 Monday 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Thurs 5 - 6.30pm Friends of Salhouse School Kate [email protected] (FOSS) Tel 01603 722665 Contact: Kirsty Sewell Ping Pong (table tennis) Tel: 07834 895 634 W.I. Evening 2nd Monday of month Tuesdays 1 - 3pm 7.30pm £2.00pp incl refreshments JUBILEE HALL Contact Pat Barnes For Bookings see Village Tel: 720466 Keith Richings 01603 721962 Events column BEE BOP [email protected] Tuesdays Jubilee Hall (Admin only) Sensory Music & Pilates Martin Carney Dance Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Tel: 07808097924 Birth - 5 years Trudy Kemp Tel: 712973 Jubilee Hall Tel: 722803 9.30 - 10.30am Afternoon Tea & Mardle
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Prima Rosa Tel:927580 Brownies month, 2 - 4pm (1st Salhouse) Tea, Coffee, Cakes Tuesday 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm All Welcome, 1st Impressions Tel:722063 Mrs S Shorten Contact Julie Bendy 721037 01603 720450 Broadland Youth Choir The Bell 01603 720220 Brownies Friday 4.30 pm - 6.0 pm (2nd Salhouse) Mrs C Tims, Tel: 721912 Tuesday 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm Monday (except 2nd Monday The Lodge Inn Tel:782828 Natalie Archer in month) 7.45-9pm Tel: 01603 927166 Noticeboard Key holder [email protected] Doctors Surgery Lower St Rainbows If there is no specific notice Sarah Oldfield Tuesdays 3.45pm on the door of the Jubilee 01603 721962 Kate, Tel 01603 722665 Hall the Doctor will be in attendance. Key also with Parish Clerk Cubs Monday 2.30 - 3 pm Wednesday 6.00 - 7.30pm Contact: SALHOUSE SCHOOL Jackie Rose, Tel: 712520 Gardening Club 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Nick Taylor Tel: 01603 720165
32 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 USEFUL VILLAGE REFERENCE EMERGENCY EVENTS DETAILS NUMBERS
Parish Council POLICE These take place at the Chairman Dial 999 for emergencies Jubilee Hall unless Mr Martin Murrell NON EMERGENCY 101 otherwise specified
Sean Phillips JUBILEE HALL Parish Clerk The BEAT manager at Sarah Martin Thorpe St Andrew BOOKINGS Contact : Pat Barnes Spinners Cottage Safer Neighbourhood Team 18a Honing Row, Bookings taken Worstead, Otherwise call Police H.Q. Tel: 01953 424242 Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm Norfolk NR28 9RH then be routed to appropriate Sat: 9am - 12noon Tel: 01692 535775 department. [email protected] WI Crafts GAS ESCAPE Every 1st Wednesday Ring Freephone District Councillors Jubilee Hall 2 - 4pm 0800 111 999 Martin Murrell 23rd November WATER OR SEWAGE Tel:07788663664 Salhouse All Saints Church Call Anglia Water on [email protected]. Coffee Morning uk 08457 145 145 Jubilee Hall 10—12 noon Fran Whymark FLOOD REPORTING Usual stalls with seasonal Tel: 07907163123 www.Norfolk.gov.uk/safety/ [email protected]. floods/report-a-flood theme uk Admission £1 ELECTRICITY Norfolk County Councillor Call 24 hours a day using Jubilee Hall Xmas Fayre Fran Whymark 105 or 0800 31 63 105 7th December Tel: 07907163123 See page 44 [email protected] N & N HOSPITAL 01603 286286 Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre MOBILE Tel: 01603 782155 SALHOUSE LIBRARY ROVERS SERVICE DETAILS The Mobile Library visits All Saints Church Recreation Ground, Salhouse on Tuesdays Rector Thieves Lane, Salhouse every 4 weeks at the
Darleen Plattin CONTACTS: following locations and 01603 720966 times
Email: CHAIRMAN [email protected] 3.55/4.15 Cheyney Ave, Jim Blyth, outside 81 Tel: 07788125888 Churchwardens 4.20/4.40 Farman Close, No2 Mr Jonathan Tolhurst 721736 Mrs G Reeve 720369
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 33 A View of Salhouse in 1589
When attending an event at the National Archives last year in connection with Kett’s Rebellion, having recently completed a part-time degree dissertation on the same, I was amazed to come across the above. It’s an extract image attached below from a document listed as E178/7153 (also extracted at MR1/52), titled a map of Mousehold Waste, Norwich, April 1589. The map was commissioned to establish rights of pasture on “Mushold”, then a six-mile stretch of heathland extending from the borders of Norwich as far as Acle. The above section shows the village and tenants of Salhouse at that time during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, just a year after the attempted Spanish Armada invasion. Firstly I noticed how little has changed in terms of the location and setting of All Saints Church, Standing aloof then as now from the village, surrounded by a copse of trees as today, The second exciting observation
34 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 - we have the actual names of Salhouse folk at the time: Christo(f)er English, John Pigg, (H)Umfrey Brewster, Robert Goldworthe, John Cate, Thomas Caste, William Moynes, Peter Jenkinson, Robert Balles. It appears many of these had pasturing rights or access to strips of land further along the main lane. Nowadays we know it as Lower Street, but then it was called Lyngate Lane (not sure of the derivation). Norfolk was well known for the quality of its cloth, and sheep are likely to have been kept in the parish (there is a separate National Archives document from the first year of the reign of Queen Mary in 1554 relating to a parcel of “foldcourse” or enclosed sheep pasturage in ‘Sallowes’ given by the Duke of Norfolk to rising lawyer John Corbet of Sprowston – whose dovecote there had been a target of Kett’s rebels five years before). The presence of droves for cattle and sheep on the map also suggests this – we see Dykes Drove Way and Eastegate Drove further along today’s Lower Street, perhaps where the slopes are now. There may have also been pigs – with an apparent “Swyning Butt” close to today’s pond on the corner of Bell Lane (if not indeed the same). The village was connected to Norwich, then as now, by Hornyngferry Way, which evidently led to both Horning Ferry and the city. Given that “Bell Lane” and “Mill Road” both seem to be in similar locations to now, it is possible that Norwich Road is also effectively the same as Hornyngferry Way, or very close to it, suggesting this has also been a route for centuries. With my romantic imagination, I can imagine some of Kett’s rebels fleeing via this route forty years earlier. Parishioners would have needed to mill their grain, and, whilst not on this extract, just slightly south a huge postmill is shown very close to or opposite the current location of the Brick Kilns. Presumably that would have necessitated a walk down the rough equivalent of Honeycombe Lane carrying grain in baskets. To the west the “new” Salhouse Hall would have recently arisen. The 16th century had been a time of great change for Sallowes as for the nation; a thousand years of religious continuity ended with the breach from Rome, followed by decades of religious uncertainty (reflected in All Saints as elsewhere), enclosures of common land by the gentry to profit from growing cloth prices had and would again lead to common folk’s discontent, and periodic waves of disease and death, such as the “sweating sickness” of 1551, would challenge their resilience. Somehow Sallowes came through and faced the further upheaval the 17th century would bring!
(map extract published with permission from The National Archives) James Watts
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 35 1st Salhouse Beavers & Cubs
Firstly may I apologize for you that were really looking forward to our report in the last Saga magazine only to find that there wasn’t one. I was so busy with assisting everyone at the unit that time just flew by and I missed the deadline. Luckily though I have managed to get my ramblings about the two units in on time so here goes.
The Beavers and Cubs have had a very busy time, as always, doing some events together and some separately. The summer term came to an end with our AGM and game of Bingo. We had some members stay on the committee and welcomed some new people too, which was great.
Unfortunately our Scout leader had to stand down due to personal circumstances so we are looking for a New Leader so if anyone is keen on having fun and organizing fun activities for the Scouts, please don’t be shy and contact Akela (details at the end of article) to let her know your interest. Without a regular Scout Leader then the unit can not continue. Currently we have an interim Scout Leader looking after the unit supplied from our District but he is unable to keep running the unit indefinitely.
Beavers have been busy making badges with their names on which has been especially useful to the leaders with the new Beavers that have joined. They have also been doing their own Great British Bake off making lovely Apple Crumble, hopefully enjoyed by their families as they took them home to share. The Beavers and Cubs had a trip out to Caister-on- Sea beach to do a beach clean. The beach was found to be fairly clean and not too much litter found so well done Caister-on-Sea for keeping it clean. Beavers tried their hand at some art by doing some leaf hammering. This involves the beavers putting art paper on top of leaves and flowers that are on a hard block and then hammering them from on top of the paper. There were some really great results and an interesting way of getting leaf and flower prints. The children were going to be doing some green fingered gardening but unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind so they ended up doing some bird feeders and bug boxes indoors.
Recently the children went on a night hike and some earned their first Hike badge, so well done to them and thanks to all the parents that came along on the walk to help supervise, it was much appreciated. As usual we have a busy program prepared for the rest of the year and look forward to seeing all the children enjoy themselves. Cubs too have been very busy with various activities. After the summer break the cubs enjoyed playing some team games just to ease them back into Cub Life. They have been working towards their ‘Our Skills Award’ and had to peel some vegetables, Iron a necker, make a cup of tea or
36 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 coffee and know and be able to change a light bulb. Not sure how many are helping out at home now with the chores though? Cubs have tried they hand at some recycling and making rockets from junk. They came up with some very creative ideas and looked very impressive all together. Perhaps we have some new artists in our midst’s? The modeling tied in well with the following weeks event which took the Beavers and Cubs to the Seething Observatory where they learnt about the International Space Station and about the various planets and stars that are available for us to see. They were shown round one of the big telescopes that they have there and managed to see close up detail of the moon which was incredible. This was a very informative and enjoyable visit so a special thank you to the volunteers at the observatory that took the time to impart their knowledge to the children. Both Beavers and Cubs have had a Rugby session put on by the Norwich Rugby Club. Two of the coaches came and gave them a taster of what they do at the club and how to play rugby. There was some very good sportsmanship and some budding new players I think. Hopefully some will join the club and progress further. The Cubs have also been ‘Night Hiking’ and did a nice little 3 mile hike round Salhouse. This was a long way for some of our younger ones but they were brilliant and managed to push themselves to the limit.
By the time you read this article the whole unit Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will have attended the Remembrance Day service held at the church. Unfortunately I have had to write this before the day but hopefully the weather was good and that they all looked smart and would have made the people that the service is for proud, as well as making their parents, family and themselves proud.
Both the Beaver and Cub units are currently full and we do run a waiting list but should there be anyone out there that has been thinking of helping out as a helper or would like to become a leader and start a second unit up then please feel free to contact Jackie Rose – [email protected] - who will be happy to give you an idea of what is involved both with training and running a unit. Any Beaver enquiries can be directed to Tracey Hayton – [email protected] and Cub enquiries to Jackie Rose as above. I think I had better stop there and let you carry on reading the rest of the Saga, so thank you for reading from
Shere Khan (Cub assistant leader).
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 37 Salhouse VC Primary School
Autumn Term is an exciting and busy time of year when you are of primary school age. Children notice and love exploring the natural beauty to be found in the new season and of course become wildly excited by pumpkins, fireworks and the prospect of snow and the certainty of Christmas. We work hard to protect their childhoods and support them to see and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. But we know and they know that every day across the globe, millions of children don't go to school. It's not because they're sick or their school is closed for a teacher training day, but because conflict, natural disasters and cultural issues such as discrimination prevent them from doing so. We also know the children in our own communities face barriers to their learning and a vital aspect of our day to day work in education is identifying and lifting those barriers so that our children can ‘soar on wings’. To that end, we encourage our children to have a voice, to take a lead, to act in a way that will have a positive influence on their futures. We support them to be aware of local, national and global issues in an age appropriate way.
So when we realised that there would be another red letter day in the shape of a general election in this already busy term, we decided to build in a mock election to take place at school on December 12th. Pupils will be invited to run a campaign putting forward their ideas for improving learning opportunities at school. They know that the winning campaign will have £100 to spend to bring their ideas to life. Speeches, presentations, flyers and Q and A sessions will take place and there will be a secret ballot on the day to decide the winning campaign. We anticipate a 100% turn out on the day! If things go according to plan, I should be able to share the result in our next issue.
Julie Church
Salhouse United Charities
Perhaps you are on a limited budget and your boiler has failed, or the washing machine has died. Or are you a student finding it hard to provide all the books or items needed for your studies? Salhouse United Charities fund may be able to help. Please give us a ring and tell us your problem and let us see if we can help you with a one-off payment. You will be treated in the strictest confidence and no questions asked. Please ring 01603 721201.
38 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 39 Salhouse Parish Councillors Mr M Murrell Chair & Finance Mr C McCormick Vice Chair Parish Clerk Mr N Ball & Responsible Finance Officer
Mr M Nudd Sarah Martin Mr R Cooper Spinners Cottage, Mr S Jarvis 18a Honing Row, Mrs J Redburn Worstead Mr A Peachment Norfolk Tree Warden Mr I Flatters NR28 9RH Footpath Warden Nick Ball Tel: 01692 535775 [email protected] For further details see the Parish Council information website at www.salhousepc.info or via the village website www.salhousevillage.org.uk
2019/20 Parish Council Meetings
Future Meeting dates 7.30 at the Jubilee Hall
Monday 2nd December 2020 Monday 6th Jan Monday 3rd Feb Monday 2nd Mar Monday 6th Apr Wed 8th Apr Parish Meeting TBC Monday 4th May Annual Parish Council Meeting Monday 1st June Monday 6th July
HORNING BRIDGE CLUB
We play Duplicate Bridge every Monday evening at Horning Village Hall; please arrive no later than 6:30pm. We would be delighted to welcome you so contact Sue (Partner Secretary) - 01692 535670 or Jenny (01603 720826) to let them know that you will be joining us as a visitor. We also hold morning Duplicate Bridge sessions on the second Tuesday of each month in The Annexe at Horning Village Hall. Visi- tors are very welcome with or without a partner but please arrive no later than 9:45am. Further information can be found on our website: www.bridgewebs.com/horning
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Over the past few years, Team Salhouse volunteers have been giving a lot of attention to the grass areas at the roundabout so that, as the main approach to the village, it is something we can all be proud of.
In the past month, Team Salhouse has been busy planting winter pansies and polyanthus in the flower beds around the village and in the new tubs in front of All Saints Church. Maintaining the appearance of the beds will continue to give colour through the winter months and we can look forward to seeing the spring bulbs next year.
Recently, Team Salhouse has been asked to help maintain the bank along the new trod on the Thieves Lane playing field where we hope to keep the brambles under control and encourage wild flowers to grow.
Residents have raised concerns that dog fouling is still an issue in the village and Team Salhouse is trying to gather data as to where the main areas of fouling are. If residents do happen to see fouling please report it to us using our email address, [email protected]
Team Salhouse would like to extend a big “thank you” to the Editor and Committee of the Saga magazine for funding equipment purchase.
We are always looking for more helpers to join our team so, if you can spare an hour or so from time to time, please ring Malcolm on 721201 for a chat.
Come and join in, help make a difference to your village.
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 41 1 Burgh Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, 01263 734859 Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, 01603 273590
42 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Money Matters… A regular report written for our readers by Martin Smith Financial Adviser Burgh Rd, Aylsham Tel 01263 734859 Station Rd, Hoveton Tel 01603 273590
Government U-Turns on probate fee hike.
Back in April of this year we were told that the fee payable when applying for Probate was to change. For many, this represented a significant increase, meaning less of the estate would pass to beneficiaries.
Many people (myself included) made their feelings known to MPs saying that the work undertaken by the Probate Office was the same, regardless of the value of a deceased’s estate. The fee was being seen as more like a tax. Fortunately, Brexit debates caused the introduction of the new fees to be delayed. However, this morning I was pleased to read that the government has dropped its controversial plans and the fee structure is to remain unchanged.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said “While fees are necessary to properly fund our world-leading courts system, they must be fair and proportionate.” – I couldn’t agree more.
The process that has to be followed to apply for probate can sometimes be complex. There are a range of HMRC forms that must be completed and it’s critical that the correct ones are submitted. For family members, often the last thing they wish to handle is all of the forms and red tape that has to be attended to following the loss of a loved one. At least there is one less worry now that the probate fee isn’t increasing.
Probate is seen as the key that allows an Executor to unlock a deceased’s assets and distribute them in accordance with the Will. Before the probate certificate is issued, HMRC will want to establish if Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be claimed from the estate.
At the beginning of 2018, the Chancellor requested that the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) conduct a review of the IHT system. The OTS is the independent adviser to government on simplifying the UK tax system, hopefully to make it easier for the taxpayer.
I can’t help wondering whether the decision to drop the increase to the probate fee is in some way linked to what changes may be ahead with the IHT
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 43 …..Money Matters legislation in the UK. Any changes to IHT law should prompt readers to learn about them and establish if and how they are affected.
I am available to help readers who wish to talk about Probate, Wills and Inheritance Tax. All initial meetings are free of charge, so if you have a question, why not get in touch? This short article in no way should be taken by readers as advice.
Martin Smith can be contacted on either of the above landline numbers or 07584 030071
44 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Salhouse Bell Reading Group
We meet at The Bell on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7.00 p.m. Our aim is to read books that have been recommended by our lively attendees. The books might not be our own preference, but we all agree that it opens up entirely new writing that perhaps we would not have considered. We consider each others opinions on the books, but don't always agree.
In October we met up for a supper in Norwich, and at 7.30 embarked on a Ghost Walk. Starting at the Adam and Eve we were shown around the ghostly haunts and regaled with horrible tales of hangings, underground battles and plague pits.
The selected books for the next few months are:
6th December 2019 - The Keeper of Lost Things - Ruth Hogan
2nd January 2020 - The Constant Gardener - John Le Carre
6th February 2020 - Dark Fire - C. J. Sansom (we intend to read our way through The Shardlake series!!)
5th March 2020 - The Zig Zag Girl - Elly Griffiths ( to co-incide with a backstage trip to The Theatre Royal)
2nd April 2020 - The Paris Wife - Paula Maclaine
7th May 2020 - A Man called Ove - Fredrik Backman
If you would like to come along, please feel free. You will be most welcome.
Julie Redburn
Police Connect Information
Police Connect is a free e-mail, text or phone messaging service which keeps you informed about the latest police news and crime re- ports for your area.
You can access this service via www.norfolk.police.uk/services/police-connect and register online. You will be given options on which updates you wish to receive, as well as any special interest such as rural, river or business updates. Registration should only take a couple of minutes.
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 45 MILL KENNELS
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E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07766101009 Kennels: 01603 720592
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46 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 SALHOUSE JUBILEE HALL at the heart of your community
Seasons greetings from the Village Hall committee
As we head into Winter there are a couple of things to make you all aware of, that will be raising much needed funds for the village hall, but more importantly bringing the village community together. This year our Christmas Fayre will be taking place on Saturday 7th December between 10am to 12noon. As usual there will be a wide range of different crafts stalls and so is a great place to get some of those early Christmas presents, while treating yourself to a mince pie and cup of tea. Please come along to support us and celebrate the start of the festive season. Next January we will be taking part in ‘Village Halls Week’ which is a national celebration of village halls, their volunteers and the services they offer their communities. To mark the occasion village halls up and down the country will be opening their doors on Saturday 25th January and Salhouse Village hall will be no exception, as we plan to mark the event with a ‘farmers market’ where you can buy locally produced artisan foods. Please come along between 10am and 12 noon on the 25th January to find out a bit more about the hall, and buy some delicious local produce. Look out for more information at the Christmas Fayre and in January. If you are a local producer and would like to have a stall, please contact me on the number below for more information. Finally, we have out AGM in January, where we make some of the decisions about the hall for the upcoming year. If you would like to attend, please come along and join us on Friday 24th January at 8pm in the small hall. As we close of the year, I would like to welcome a new committee member to the team, as Lindsey Heard has agreed to join us. I would also like to thank all the committee for the hard work and continued support that they have all put in this year and look forward to another successful year working with them all next year. Finally, may I be one of the first to wish you all a ‘Merry Christmas’ Martin Carney Chairman – Salhouse Village Hall committee Visit our page on the village hall website http:// www.salhousevillage.org.uk Martin Carney (Chairman) on 07808 097924
If you would like to book the hall, then please call Pat, tel: 01603 720466 (Mon-Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat: 9am – 12noon)
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David Bridge Dip F.D
Lottie’s Pawfect Services
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48 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 Wroxham Salhouse Flower Club Evening W.I.
Salhouse Evening Women’s Institute The Wroxham Flower Club meets at meets on the second Monday of each Church Hall Wroxham, unless month in the Jubilee Hall at 7.30 pm. otherwise stated, on the 2nd We are a very friendly and welcoming Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm. group and have a different speaker New members always welcome. every month, as well as arranging several events and outings during the Visitors £5.50 unless otherwise stated. year. New members and visitors Forthcoming Events are:- always welcome. Forthcoming events and speakers are:- 11th December Alan Smith - Ipswich ‘Christmas All Wrapped Up’ December 9th Christmas Party Special seasonal delights 7pm start Number One hits of the 60’s Steve Burns (Dr Vinyl) January No Meeting January 13th Tami Evans Dereham 12th February Wiltshire Farm Foods Julie Culton - Bungay ‘Romantic Interlude’ February 10th Rita Massingham Hoveton 11th March Gateway to the Broads Workshop March 9th 8th April Mike Weatherstone Anne Bell - Dunmow Fundenhall ‘From Me to You’ Norfolk History through Village Signs
13th May April 6th Helen Bird - Marks Tey Pip Jenkinson ‘Made to Measure’ Thorpe St Andrew Party - Songs from the Shows 9th June (Tuesday) Open Meeting May 11th Nick Grounds - Wisbeach WI Resolutions
President Linda Stone 01603 721298 Further details Rosemary Howell For further information contact Tel: 01603 737762 Pat Barnes Tel: 720466
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Our day trip this year was to the RHS Garden at Hyde Hall in Essex. Although we had visited the garden in 2010, it had changed so much that many of us could not remember being there before!
Some of the highlights of the garden include the Courtyard Gardens, planted in 2012, featuring modern country gardens and a classic cottage garden. There is also a Dry Garden which is still under construction and includes many plants that will survive in quite arid conditions. Herbaceous Borders feature a series of colour themed bays, whilst the Rose Garden is one of the more formally planted areas. In 2017 a Vegetable Garden was created and features vegetables from around the world, with beds around a central octagonal greenhouse. There are many more beautiful gardens besides and it is well worth looking at the RHS Hyde Hall website to look at the photos and descriptions of the many areas (https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall/garden-highlights ). During the afternoon we met at the barn to enjoy a delicious and plentiful cream tea.
We are now back inside for the remainder of our autumn and winter programme. This year our Christmas Social Evening will be held at our usual venue, the Primary School, and we are reverting to the original format of a light hearted quiz and, of course, mulled wine and a buffet.
Our programme planning for the year 2020 to 2021 is now well under way and we will once again have a varied programme of speakers and visits. We are very grateful to Margaret Ong who has joined the committee and taken on the role of contacting speakers and arranging visits.
If any members have been to other clubs and have heard of any good speakers please do let us know. We would also welcome any thoughts as to gardens that we could visit both for the evening visits and the day trips.
For more information about the Garden Club please contact Nick Taylor (01603 720165). Our complete programme is on the village website.
Nick Taylor - Chairman
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52 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 1St & 2nd Salhouse Brownies
1ST Salhouse Brownies
As I write this on a damp, chilly Autumn evening the Summer seems a distant memory but I’m pleased to say the weather was perfect for our last meeting in July when we went to Sea Palling. Unfortunately the tide came in a little faster than expected so a quick retreat to the promenade mid-picnic was necessary. Also the Promise Celebration scheduled for the end of the outing had to take place in the car park rather than on the beach but the girls went home sandy and happy so all’s well that ends well.
The Autumn term kicked off with a District outing and the first Saturday in September saw two coach loads of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides set off to Colchester Zoo. The weather was warm and more importantly dry and everyone had a great time at a great zoo – well worth the extra journey time. The highlight of the day for us was watching the baby monkeys and their tentative (and sometimes unsuccessful) attempts to climb the various logs and ropes in their enclosure – definitely a few heart stopping and hilarious moments.
This year Girl Guiding has been working in partnership with MacMillan to raise funds for cancer research. Both Salhouse Brownie units chose to take part in the Big Coffee Morning, well coffee evening in our case and I’m pleased to say the girls rose to the challenge brilliantly. As well as selling the usual cake and coffee the girls ran games and stalls which they had planned and organised themselves and I am proud to report that between the two units we were able to send just over £300 to MacMillan. During half term 21 Brownies and 6 Leaders had a great time attending a five day Pack Holiday at the Jarman Centre, Newmarket. Eleven girls from the Salhouse units were joined by one from Hoveton and nine from Bunwell, more than half the girls had not been on Pack Holiday before. All the girls were great at mixing together and soon made friends. The holiday programme was planned around the ‘World Centres’ challenge badge – Girl Guiding has World Centres in England, Switzerland, India, Mexico and Africa (in Africa the centre moves around, staying in different Countries for twelve months at a time). To gain the badge girls had to complete a number of craft activities including soap carving, decopage, making pinatas, sombreros, paper bead bracelets and drums to name a few. They also tried on saris, ate foods typical of the World Centre countries, took part in a drum workshop and held a ‘fiesta’ on the final evening. While there we took the opportunity to find out about Newmarket’s racing heritage by spending a day at the Palace House
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54 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 ..1st Brownies museum where we learnt about the physiology of horses, comparing humans and horses. We got up close and personal to an ex racehorse, learnt a little about how they are re-trained and had a go on the racehorse riding simulator – very different to trotting along on a little pony!
Over the next few weeks we will be getting ready for Christmas, enjoying discos and parties so I’ll take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from 1st Salhouse Brownies. Looking forward to telling you more in 2020,
Brown Owl Shirley
1St & 2nd Salhouse Brownies
2nd Salhouse Brownies
The 2nd Salhouse Brownies have had an exciting few months together. During the summer holidays some of the older girls enjoyed a trip to the seaside travelling by train to Cromer. The highlight of the trip was paddling in the sea and getting as wet as they could, before enjoying an ice cream on the walk back to the train! In September the girls enjoyed a fantastic District outing to Colchester Zoo with the local Rainbow and Guide units too. The fun got even better with a half term pack holiday for 5 days to Newmarket where the girls didn’t stop for a moment and done craft, activities, outdoor play and a trip to the Horse Racing Museum. They got the opportunity to watch the race horses train at The Gallops, as well as getting their own turn on a horse simulator and meeting ex race horses. Now sees the most exciting term of the season ahead of us,
Christmas! Tis’ the season to be jolly and we have lots of Christmas crafts ready to really get there girls in the Christmas spirit and they are all looking forward to the upcoming Christmas disco and party in December too! We wish you all a very magical Christmas season.
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The Troop has undergone a few changes since the end of last term, we said farewell to Simon Welin & Matthew Bates as they stood down. On behalf of the Troop and North East Norfolk District, we thank them for the hard work and dedication they gave over the last few years. Building a Troop from Scratch to become one which has shown consistent growth, earned recognition for sporting achievements, and was well represented in District events. Quite a legacy to take forward!
From the start of this term, I have taken on the role of Acting Scout Leader for 1st Salhouse, helped from Elaine Roberts from Mundesley Explorer Unit, and regular help from two Scout parents. So far, we have been out and about in the village, learned knife and fire skills, camp cooking and lots of other activities. Coming up, we have a team entered into the District bowling competition and are planning many more adventures next term.
Do you want the opportunity to redo things you did in your childhood? Do you want an excuse to sit up late round a campfire? Do you like mud and glitter? Would you like to be part of a team that support each other and enjoy having a laugh while encouraging others to reach their full potential? If you answer yes to any of the above and would like to know more, then contact us! We are looking for new people to join our leadership team. You never know, you might rediscover your childhood love of adventure and mud…
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All classes held at the Gallery in Coltishall For more information Helen: 01603 736954 or [email protected]
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We can request and collect your prescription in 3 working days from local surrounding surgeries. Prescriptions can be requested by telephone, e-mail, in person and by post. We can provide many other services e.g. Medication in Dosette Boxes, Stop Smoking advice, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Health Checks and Erectile dysfunction (Viagra etc) We offer Free Delivery on request. We provide services to care homes. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU Range of Over The Counter products are available. PRIVATE and FREE* Flu Vaccinations (*Aged over 60, people with asthma diabetes etc) available from September onwards
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 57 Salhouse History Chris Dady has kindly prepared a three part article detailing the history of transport in Salhouse. These are being spread over 3 editions for which Part 2 is produced below.
Transport in Salhouse Part 2 The Coming of the Railway, Trams and the Bus
Despite being almost 30 years after the railway arrived in Norwich, the opening of the Great Eastern railway through Salhouse in 1874 must have been a tremendous event. The Station itself had a siding for loading and unloading goods, a new road was soon created (now Station Road). By 1877 the line had reached Cromer and this was a trigger in starting to open up the ability to travel longer distances for business and leisure. Passenger carrying wherries did continue for some time however as they were cheaper and served some of the riverside communities the railways did not reach. It would have been too expensive to travel by train for many at the time. There was an express service from Cromer to London, with no need to change trains. King George VI used the rail service to visit Salhouse incognito, so he could join the shooting parties at Woodbastwick - the railway staff used to see him come and go! A big change brought by the railways was to open up areas like the Broads and the Norfolk coast to holidaymakers, starting the development of seaside and broads holidays - the use of our local rivers and broads moved from goods transport to the pleasure boats industry we see today.
The railway was the beginning of the end for the network of wherries operating on the canals and rivers, and a way of life for many people. Trains could travel much more quickly, carry much larger loads, and were linked to a far more accessible national network. However passengers still travelled by wherry, especially as they were cheaper and served some of the riverside communities the railways did not reach.
It was about this time that the modern bicycle with its spoke wheels was invented, but with the state of the roads it would not have had much impact locally, until the roads started to improve. It was not until 1894 that the road network fell under the responsibility of the County Council, and
58 Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 the changes in traffic use spurred a gradual improvement in the surfacing and maintenance of roads. Cycling would not be common until the 1930s when there was a cycle business in Salhouse called “Grooms”. Cheaper cycles could also be had at the Acle sales.
Another major transport change happened in 1900 in Norwich, with the introduction of an electric tram service. This nearest stop to Salhouse was the Cavalry Barracks on Mousehold near the bottom of Ketts Hill, and there was a light railway link built in 1912 from the Heartsease airbase linking this with Thorpe Station. This service would have made little difference to Salhouse residents, other than it delayed the introduction of a bus service that could much more easily create new routes serving rural areas, although some enterprising individuals did start a service from South Walsham into Norwich. There was also a tram service at this time linking Caister and Gorleston via Great Yarmouth. The Eastern Counties Omnibus Company was created in 1930, and purchased the Norwich tram service in 1933, with the aim of closing it and providing a new bus service. The last tram ran from the Cavalry Barracks to Newmarket road in 1935.
In 1936 those living in Salhouse would have had a choice of buses - providing you walked to Panxworth or the Green Man, Wroxham Road. From the Green Man you could catch the no 5 and travel into Norwich, or the other way would take you via Wroxham to Horning, Ludham, Rollesby, Ormseby, Caister and Great Yarmouth. The 5a would take you into Norwich, or via Wroxham, Stalham on to Sea Palling. Over 25 buses a day in each direction would stop here weekdays and Saturdays. On Saturday night the last bus from Norwich was at 10.50pm. This was the year that the Norwich Bus Station opened, on the same site as today. You could get an Eastern Counties motor coach from Norwich to London - it would have cost you 4 shillings (20p) return. The disadvantage was that you could not get there and back on this service the same day! Coach and bus travel has become more frequent and quicker, and there is now a park and ride in Sprowston, as least for the time being, but the fate of all these services - bus, rail, coach - has been very much affected by the rise and rise of the car.
Next issue, Part 3 - the impact of the car and travel by air
Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 59 AFTERNOON TEA AND MARDLE
As 2019 draws to a close we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and thank you for your continuing support us, without you, the Mardle wouldn’t exist. Our aim for 2020 will be, as always, to have a jolly good time so, if you would like to join us, here are the Mardle dates for the beginning of the new year:
January15th February 19th March 18th April 15th
We wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2020.
The Afternoon Tea and Mardle is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month between 2 and 4pm at Jubilee Hall. This is your chance to meet up with old friends, make new ones and enjoy tea, homemade cakes and a raffle. For further information please contact Jules Bendy on 721037
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Salhouse Saga - Winter 2019 63 ARCHITECTS KENNELS/PETS Broadland Architects ------17 Mill Kennels ------46 BUILDERS & SERVICES Abbey Pets Crematoria ------14 KSC Building & Renovation ------18 Lotties Pawfect Services ------48 C&N Construction ------26 LEISURE/ENTERTAINMENT J Newton Groundworks ------22 Jump For Joy………………… inner front COMPUTER SERVICES Claire Carney, Floral/Balloons..inner back Computer help ------11 MUSIC TEACHERS/CHOIRS CORA Graphic Design ------5 Carole Tims Piano ------8 DENTISTS PLUMBING & HEATING SYSTEMS Dental Care Clinic………… back cover Wroxham Heating J Middleton ------54 DOMESTIC/REPAIRS & SERVICES Anglia Gas Services ------7 Andrew Brierton, Electrical repairs --- 52 Bure Valley Woodburners ------14 Insideout Domestic Svcs…...inner back PROPERTY/MAINTENANCE EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Blockbuster Drains ------42 Salhouse Fledglings Pre-school ------51 Platten Pest Control ------63 ELECTRICAL AAA Pest Control ------3 Glen Rogers Electrical ------26 Rackheath Paving & Fencing ------26 FINANCIAL SERVICES Handy Andy Odd Job Man ------5 Clear View Financial Services ------42 PUBS, RESTAURANTS, HOTELS FUNERAL SERVICES Manor Barn House ------11 John Gedge & Sons ------63 The Old Barn B&B ------3 John Brown ------48 SHOPS GARAGE/VEHICLE SERVICES Rackheath Pharmacy ------57 Salhouse Service Centre ------17 Prima Rosa…………………..back cover Howes Motor Services ------60 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Max Bidwells Vehicle Repair ------14 Telecoms Engineer ------11 Thorpe End Garage…………Inner back WINDOW CLEANERS GARDENING/LANDSCAPING Geordie’s Window Cleaning ------46 G. Nicholls, Top Soil ------8 The Window Cleaners ------11 Target Trees ------39 Salhouse Garden Centre ------7 Mower Doctor ------63 HAIRDRESSERS/BEAUTICIANS Quiz Answers …. from page 2 Katrina James (Hair & Beauty) ------2 1. The Merry Wives of Windsor 1st Impressions, Hair & Beauty ------57 Louise Hair & Beauty ------52 2. St Stephen Pure Beauty…………………..inner front 3. Rudyard Kipling The Poppy Room, Pamper services - 48 4. White FITNESS 5. The Snow Queen Hesta Yoga ------22 HEALTH 6. St Francis of Assisi Foot Health Professional ------8 7. Clockwise HOME IMPROVEMENTS 8. The first ever organized BBH, Windows, Conservatories ------8 Christmas Day swim Carl Piggott, Decorator ------46 Guy Hubbard - Double Glazing ------52 9. Thomas Edison in 1880 Flat Pack Fixer ------28 10. Donner
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