SEPTEMBER 2020 Village 21st Great Year! 3500 copies monthly. Delivered free to homes in Belton, Browston, Castle, Fritton & St. Olaves. Also free through outlets in Bradwell. VoiceVol 21-6 Delivered MONTHLY FREE Find us at www.beltonandbrowston.com A WALK AT FORT Jackie Cole & Sue Skoles

We live in a part of the country blessed with large skies, beautiful landscapes, un spoilt beaches, nature reserves and wildlife. Usually, the ‘Out and About’ column in this magazine describes the story of something you can do in a day in and around our villages. After the very well received feature on a walk in Belton, last month, Jackie Cole and Sue Skoles, two Belton residents and tour guides who also volunteer at Burgh Caste return with a walk in Burgh Castle. This too is an ideal activity for the lock down period and promises to satiate your curiosity about things historical while also delivering a healthy and wholesome exercise routine on our doorstep. (Editor)

Burgh Castle is an interesting name for a village. In the Domesday Book the village was known as Burgh. The term Castle was added in 1281 probably to distinguish it from the many other in and . Burgh is an old English term meaning 'fortified place' so Burgh Castle could really be 'fort fort'. (Continued on page 14)

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Contents VILLAGE The September issue of the Village 1st Belton Scouts 27 Voice is published in the immediate A Springer's Tail 18 VOICE aftermath of the GCSE and A level Adrian Myers 20 results and the impending re- BC Village Hall 13 SEPTEMBER 2020 opening of schools. Kevin Lee Belton Activity Morning 24 writes about the steps that Belton FC 24 Moorlands School will be taking to make the latter as Belton Judo 24 Issue: 235 smooth a process as possible (page 20). As for the Belton PC 12 former, it has been a stressful time, much of it avoidable, Brandon Lewis 20 This Magazine is a if a bit more thought and planning had gone into it. More Community Cars 12 Community Enterprise about it, next month. Following the positive response to Crime Figures 13 professionally printed by last month’s cover story on a walk in Belton, this month Down the Garden Path 18 Blackwell Print - but written, sees a walk at Burgh Caste Fort as Jackie Cole and Sue ENTUA 27 edited & delivered free - Skoles take readers on a stimulating journey that blends Fritton PC 13 entirely by volunteers. After history, architecture and leisure (pages 1, 14, 15). Rowan Important VV Position 16 printing costs, any profits from Bennington’s remarkable story is on page 17 and please JGI 23 the Magazine are paid out in do support him in his endeavours. Letter from VV Chairman 17 the form of grants to Line Dancing 17 community organisations & Finally, a word about Brian Swan. A former editor, Brian Louise Mamilton Centre 19 groups in our circulation area. continues to be a key member of the Village Voice board Malcolm Metcalf 19 and does more for this magazine than any job description Moorlands 20 HOW TO CONTACT US: could ever cover. He has announced his retirement in New Road Incident 23 EDITOR 2021 and I would like to thank him for all that he has done Rev Rosie Writes 21 Regi Alexander and continues to do. Please see the advertisement and Rock Solid 17 Belton Lodge, Belton letter on pages 16 and 17. Stroke Club 24 Norfolk NR31 9JQ Professor (Dr) Regi Alexander Useful Contacts 6 Tel 01493789035 Editor Village Smalls 25 [email protected] Young at Heart 22 BELTON, SUFFOLK GRAPHICS Bill Richmond A once rural, ‘market 1960/70’s and have a look at many prices and gardening’ village living costs which would make todays young ADVERTISING by Ken Botwright mortgage seekers envious. Brian Swan 01493 780776 Book Review by Gloria [email protected] & Brian Swan I really recommend this well illustrated book Martin Roache 07787 157283 to anyone, long term resident or newcomer As someone who arrived who would like an interesting look at the past DELIVERY & EDITORIAL in Belton in 1971 and in this village and the surrounding area ADVISER reluctantly left (if only to the next village) 11 years ago I through the last 100 plus years, it is a book Brian Swan 01493 780776 was pleased to discover a new book by local resident Ken that can be dipped into, or read through with Botwright about a village that I am rather fond of. It starts interest on every page. Ken has self published Printed by Blackwell Print, in 1891 with the birth of Fred Botwright, known as Frud, the book at a very reasonable £9.99, for Charles Street, Gt. Yarmouth at a time when life for most people was a harsh existence. details of how to get a copy from him in Belton NR30 3LA. Frud’s story is told by his grandson with help from his call 01493 789978 or e-mail daily diaries kept for almost 40 years. As we turn the [email protected]. We welcome your news, pages and take a peek at their lives the characters leap COMPETITION views, letters and articles & out at you. photographs for publication. Your chance to win a copy of Ken’s Book Author Ken Botwright has kindly given No anonymous items will be As we follow Frud through school, when children were accepted. If you have a Village Voice a copy of his book (Belton expected to pull their weight and work beside adults, Suffolk - A Once Rural Market Gardening complaint , please write to through marriage to Annie, time in the Navy in WW1 and Adrian Myers, Chairman, Village) as a prize for a competition, all the the bringing up of three children it shows how hard life answers are available from general research Village Voice Board by post was, not only for the breadwinner who in one entry at 49 Heather Gardens, or are in the book, send your entries to mentions that to plough a single acre the horse and [email protected] or by post to Belton, Gt. Yarmouth, NR31 accompanying farmhand would walk some 11 miles, an 9PP Village Voice (Comp) Skelmorlie, Butt Lane, acre being considered as a days work! But also for the Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9PU women whose struggled with domestic chores with none by noon on October 10th 2020, the winner YOUR VILLAGE VOICE of the modern ‘aids’ – the real extent of the difficulties not will be announced in our November edition. The closing date for the understood by today’s generations. Hard work seems to October 2020 edition of have been a way of life, any leisure time was very limited Questions Village Voice is 14th however beside the harshness of the times a sense of 1 What was the previous name of fun and at times even mischief weaves its way through September 2020 (12th Station Road North & South in September for Fruds tale and that of his family such as someone aiming Belton? advertisements). All a gun up a chimney to shoot at a skein of geese flying contributions to overhead which provided him with dinners and some 2 What was the name of the naval [email protected] extra funds – no thoughts of ‘health and safety’ in those ship camouflage system used and advertising enquiries to days! extensively in World War I, and to [email protected]. a lesser extent in World War II? I am very impressed by the research that has gone into Please produce information the writing of this book, as well as Fruds story we touch 3 What highly secretive project was in Arial Rich Text and on lots of interesting facts about life in Belton and the being tested at Fritton Lake during images as jpeg files 1meg wider world, including use of The Institute and the WWII? max file size. Please do not surprising number of small businesses available to local embed images in the text. residents prior to the population explosion in the (Continued on page 15)

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BINKYS CAFÉ COLLECTING INK CARTRIDGES

Binky's Cafe at Bell Lane, Bel- ton has a collection box for used household ink cartridges which we are collecting on behalf of the RSPB. The used cartridges are then sent away and 100% of the proceeds go towards the RSPB. We have a cardboard post box for them at the front of the cafe so you can pop in and drop them anytime between 9 am and 3 pm on weekdays and 9 am and 2 pm at weekends.

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VILLAGE VOICE WRITING COMPETITION 2020

To celebrate the 200th issue Village Voice is delighted to PRIZES HOW TO ENTER of Village Voice, a writing announce now, the 2020 competition was held in writing competition and FIRST PRIZE: £100 IN SUBMIT BY E MAIL 2017. Not only was the invite entries. THE CHILDREN’S TO response enthusiastic, many CATEGORIES beltonvveditor@gmail. of the entries were of an com exceptional standard. The FIRST PRIZE: CATEGORIES magazine board therefore £200 IN THE ADULT ON OR BEFORE decided to make it a regular CATEGORY 31 OCTOBER 2020 event. Children: Age 11 and below Children: Age 12 to 18 BOOK VOUCHERS FOR Adults: Age 19 and above The 2018/ 19 event was SPECIAL another unqualified success. COMMENDATIONS Chief judges Joanna Cannon TYPES Can be short stories, (author of the Sunday Times AN EDITOR’S SPECIAL poems, essays or any other best seller The Trouble with COMMENDATION PRIZE piece of creative writing Goats and Sheep) and Kevin FOR ENTRIES FROM Lee (Head Teacher, PEOPLE WITH LENGTH Moorlands Academy) had a LEARNING DISABILITIES 2019 winner Piers Colby tough job selecting the 600-800 words ideal with chief guest Joanna maximum 1000 winners from over 120 WINNING ENTRIES Cannon at the award entries. The prize giving PUBLISHED IN THE ceremony. Details of the event on 21 March 2019 was VILLAGE VOICE 2020 award ceremony to one of the highlights of 2019. be announced shortly.

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AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING vegetation had been left in the dyke and the chairman would follow this up. All eleven Parish Councillors, Borough Councillors Adrian Myers and Tracy Cameron, Kate Palmer (Parish Clerk) and two members of the Councillor Light reported that the road surface at the junctions of public attended an extra meeting of Belton with Browston Parish Lound Road, Hobland Road and Browston Road is in a terrible Council held remotely on August 4th to clear up outstanding items, condition whilst he also stated that grass cutting at the Bradwell end timed out the previous month, and to discuss a large number of new of New Road had exposed unsightly litter. planning applications, Peter Nichols was in the chair. Members agreed to accept the lower of three quotation doe a new There was a large written update from Councillor Andy Grant soakaway at the New Road centre but with one specific condition. - Bell Lane Footpath ( the Compass Centre have been contacted, if Finally Councillor Myers stated that Borough Council ward budgets no action NCC will be asked to take action), village drains ( supposed had been allocated and any requests should go to him and Council- to be cleared regularly – he is trying to get the relevant diary), Station lor Cameron. The next meeting of the Council will be held on Tues- Road resurfacing ( The Councillor will chase to see why this has not day September 1st, remotely by ‘Zoom’ at 7pm ( details from the been done), New Road Cycle Path ( at the top of list for resurfacing Parish Clerk) and widening etc.), New Village signs ( no further news). COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME The chairman reported that Stepshort will be ‘redressed’ in the New Year, brambles by 1 Rosedale Gardens have been cleared, Sandy We have been happy to offer support to those Lane Dyke is being cleared, Fly tipping on Browston Lane has been in need during this strange time Obviously reported, Vandalism on Bell Lane has been reported to the police, demand has dropped of greatly as most of our and a ‘fogger’ machine for the New Road Centre has been purchased regulars will be shielding or self isolating for and collected. health reasons. We are prepared to do lifts for those in need but will expect our passengers There were no objections to plans for first floor extensions at 2 Sandy to wear a face covering as on public transport. Lane or ground floor extensions at 11 Rosedale Gardens. The Thank you to the drivers who give up their time proposed splitting of the plot at The Nurseries, Station Road South so patiently to help those in our community who was objected to as over development of the site, plans for a new struggle to access public transport. dwelling at Four Winds, Stepshort were objected to, it is outside the development area, on a private road and the plot is unsuitable for further development. To book a car please call 07767063986

Regarding plans for an agricultural building on plot 0642/0156 at Passengers can book a car to take them shopping, to social events, Lound Road, Browston were not objected to provided there is a connections for holiday travel or medical appointments. The only condition for no new housing in the future, while plans for demolition stipulation being they are resident in one of the five villages and can of a stable and building a dwelling at Browston Lane were objected walk to the vehicle. We ask for at least 24 hours notice as all our to as outside the development area, loss of agricultural land along drivers are volunteers, but are very willing to do our best to help. with concerns over lack of access (no footpaths/public transport). Want to know more please contact: [email protected] Tel 01493 780126. Plans for a two story dwelling at Empala, 2 Sandy Lane, Belton were objected to as living space would be on the first floor causing NORFOLK HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS overlooking issues, it would be on a flood plain and the access route holds special events at some of our recycling could lead to dyke erosion. Proposals for a new premises licence at centres so that people can dispose of household hazardous waste Swallow Park Leisure on Beccles Road Belton were not objected to free of charge. Locally these will tale place at the Caister Recycling by an 8-3 vote although some members raised concerns that local Centre on October 16th, 17th and 18th (9am to 4pm each day) residents would access and use the facility. Items accepted on household hazardous waste days are - Borough Councillor Myers reported that two planning applications for Aerosols – full or part-full, Car chemicals such as anti-freeze, Fire caravans, 63 at The Wild Duck site in Belton and 157 at Caldicott extinguishers, Garden pesticides and fertilizers – both liquid and Hall, Fritton had been approved at a recent meeting of the Great powder form, Household chemicals and cleansers – both liquid and Yarmouth Bough Council Development Control meeting, he had powder form. (eg carpet cleaner), furniture polish, old bottles of been the only councillor to vote against both applications. bleach etc, Paint – including water-based and solvent-based paint, Photographic chemicals and Wood preservatives, treatments and In Portfolio reports Councillor Botwright asked that the area of varnishes. Station Road South where there is no pavement but a path marking line be more clearly indicated, shrubs at the end of Deben Drive had Items we don’t accept during household hazardous waste days been cut by the community caretaker after a complaint from one - Ammunition, explosives or marine flares, Asbestos, Commercial (or resident however with no further complaints it was agreed not to cut business, or trade) hazardous waste, Fireworks, Gas canisters (full further but to seek the opinion of the police over the visibility at the or part-full) and Petrol, diesel or any other fuel. junction. ROADWORKS Norfolk County council have declined a request to add the footpath from Sandy Lane to Marsh Lane to the definitive map whilst Anglian Village Voice is aware of the following roadworks in our area. Water had cut their land near the Sandy Lane Dyke however their

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Riverside Footpath (Burgh Castle Church to Great Yarmouth) - This BURGH CASTLE– PLANNING is an ‘on going’ closure between August 10th 2020 and February 6th 2021 for flood defence works at ( This was originally There have been numerous planning decisions since the last meeting scheduled for 2019 but delayed due to funding issues). of Burgh Castle Parish Council. The Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced that the following have all been refused, this following Back Lane, Burgh Castle - For part of the closure of the footpath, on from objections and concerns raised locally. Burgh Hall Leisure above, part of the diversionary route, the eastern end of Back lane, Centre (Change of use to grounds at front of property for four further Burgh Castle will be closed between September 7th and 21st lodges). Breydon View, Market Road (Construction of two single story dwellings) and The Bungalow, Porters Loke (Retrospective Lords Lane / Church Lane, Bradwell - This is a route taken by many permission for wooden shed as equestrian retail shop). residents / holiday makers from Belton and Burgh Castle and will be closed between about Bradwell Library and the Londis Store/Bradwell The Borough has approved these applications - Mill Farm, Mill Road Post Office between August 24th and September 11th (Change from horse paddock to touring caravan storage). Three Ways, Mill Road (single storey side extension), Treetops, High Road (Convert garage to form orangery plus construct detached garage, FRITTON WITH ST. OLAVES PARISH COUNCIL home office and hobby room), Mill Nurseries, Mill Road (construct three-bedroom bungalow and garage, remove existing caravan). Six Parish Councillors and the Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer were present at the 30th July meeting of Fritton with St Olaves Parish Council which There are at least three further new applications which will be was held remotely using Zoom, in the absence of the chairman and discussed at the next Parish Council meeting before the Borough vice chairman Councillor Nunn took the meeting. Council take decisions Cherry Tree Holiday park (Facilities buildings alterations and extensions), Oak Park Farm, Mill Road (Change of Councillor Johnson reported no more information concerning vehicles use to 12 wigwam caravans and two commercial reception cabins) parked at the corner of Road, one is being used however st and Land at Butt Lane (demolish bungalows, caravan, stables and one looks abandoned with tax due to run out on July 31 , it was agreed outbuildings and construct three detached and two semi-detached to pass this information to the DVLA. ouncillor Nunn reported that two houses with new private roadway). planning applications which the Parish Council had strongly objected to had been approved by the Borough Council, three new dwellings The next meeting of Burgh Castle Parish Council will take place on next to Ivy House, New Road, Fritton and 157 static caravans at Monday September 14th, at the time of writing it is still undecided as Caldicott Hall. After discussion it was agreed to write to GYBC planning to if it will be remotely by Zoom or possibly in the Village Hall. outlining some of the conditions that it was felt should go into the consents, it was further agreed to thank Authority for its BURGH CASTLE VILLAGE HALL & CHURCH objections against the Caldicott Hall application. The Tea Room is back The Broads Authority have approved a replacement quay heading at Willow Tree, Priory Gardens, St. Olaves. Now that the passing places We will continue to open at the Village Hall on Thursdays and on New Road, Fritton have been cleared of obstructions Councillor Fridays at 10am (till 2pm) for the rest of the season ( at least till the Storey reported vehicles being parked there regularly, it was agreed end of September), Although things will not be quite the same, limited to ask County Councillor Andy Grant if some signage could be installed numbers, social distancing and only light refreshments we do hope and if speed humps could be placed along the same road to help to see our regulars for a cuppa and a chat. During lockdown we have resolve the speeding issue. collected a great deal of bric-a-brac, many books and lots of good quality clothing, please come along for a browse. We would ask you The next council meeting will be on Thursday September 24th either to wear a face covering inside the building, complete a Track & Trace at Fritton Village Hall or remotely using Zoom depending on form and there will be tables outside for refreshments. circumstances nearer the meeting date. Jumble Sale - The helpers Are planning a Jumble Sale on Saturday 10th October ( watch VV next month for confirmation) if circumstances FRITTON with St. OLAVES PARISH COUNCIL allow. This will be from 12 – 3pm , parking will be on the field so that Attendances September 2019 to July 2020 a queuing system can be organised on the hall car park.We would ask you continue to save your good quality bric-a-brac, and Councillor Meetings Possible books,(especially paperbacks) . contact Attended Meetings [email protected]/01493780126) Alan Mendum (Chairman ) 3 5 Burgh Castle Church - The church will be open every Wednesday Stannas Bellaby (Vice Chair) 4 5 afternoon during September (2.30-3.30pm) for Private Prayer. Judith Bosworth 4 5 John Burton 1 5 CRIME FIGURES - 1 x Possession of a control- led substance (Drug classes Rowland Dunn 4 5 JULY 2020 A, B &C). Margaret Johnson 5 5 Below are the list of crimes record- 14 x Public fear, alarm or Keith Nunn 4 5 ed in the Southern Villages police distress caused. Jill Rose 2 5 area for July 2020, due to chang- Total 37 (35 last month) John Stephens 3 5 es in police publishing we again only have one overall set for the Peter Storey 5 5 whole of the Southern Villages ar- For a comparison with other Andy Grant (County Councillor) 2 5 ea ( Belton, Browston, Burgh Cas- local areas their totals are below for the last 2 months Tracy Cameron (GYBC) 3 5 tle, Fritton, St. Olaves and Hopton) to publish. 35 (49 last month) - Cobholm Adrian Myers (GYBC) 3 5 and Southtown. Kate Palmer (Parish Clerk) 5 5 3 x Anti Social behavior (ASB) 13 (7) - Bradwell North. 2 x Burglary residential 69 (71) - Magdalen and Please note that the last two meetings have been held remotely 8 x Criminal damage. Claydon using the ‘Zoom’ electronic system which has meant that some 9 x Domestic. 42 (34) - Gorleston and St councillors have been unable to take part. It is hoped to return to Andrews wards. the village halls from September 2020.

13 Village Voice - September 2020 OUT AND ABOUT We live in a part of the country blessed with large skies, beautiful landscapes, unspoilt beaches, nature reserves and wildlife. Usually this column describes the story of something you can do in a day in and around our villages. This month however, we feature Jackie Cole and Sue Skole, two Belton residents and Great Yarmouth tour guides who also volunteer at Burgh Caste. They have produced this walk which can be found on Facebook under Great Yarmouth Heritage Walks. A WALK AT BURGH CASTLE FORT Jackie Cole & Sue Skoles wall is where the main gate was sited. It was a wooden structure (Continued from page 1) guarded 24/7 with guard rooms on either side. The fort held a Today we are going to concentrate on the area around the fort. Park cavalry unit of some 300 men and horses. We know this because at the NAT carpark on Butt Lane and, as you walk along the path, let one of the most important finds has been the remains of an iron your mind wander back through time and important milestones in helmet (now in the Time and Tide Museum). Finds of hairpins, British history like World War 1, Henry V111, the Norman Invasion in brooches, beads and even infant bones show the presence of 1066 and the coming of the Vikings in 793 and way back to AD43 women and children. nearly 2000 years ago when the Romans invaded. After a few skirmishes around 60 AD and the defeat of Boudicea there followed Go across the field sticking to the mown path as the field is a around 350 years of peace and prosperity and the local people managed meadow with some rare plant species and nest sites for became progressively Romano Britons. skylarks. Once at the gateway walk southward along the outside of the wall, You can see the original height towering above you to some Turning left at the top of the path try to imagine the East Coast of 15 feet. You can easily imagine a wooden balustrade along the top as it was then. During the 200's to 300's Britain was threat- allowing soldiers to walk the walls. Here much of the outer material ened by invasion from North Germany and Holland and the Romans has been removed for use in local buildings. decided to build a series of coastal forts which became known as the forts. They The towers stretched from Brancaster, you come near the Wash to Portches- across are ter in Hampshire. But why called Bas- was one of these forts built tions. There at Burgh Castle which is were ten of certainly not on the coast? them original- Well the forts built at Burgh ly, solid, circu- and Caister on Sea, north lar structures of Great Yarmouth, stood each weighing either side of a great estu- some 170 tons ary open to the sea and and with a with its mouth where Great large central Yarmouth now stands. Be- hole at the top. tween them the two forts The hole could would have been able to have been for large weapons such as a ballista (a large catapult) or monitor activity in the estu- more probably a timber watchtower. Some are free standing and ary, some are joined depending when they were built

The fields on either side of At the corner, go round the bastion and have a look at the south wall. the track here contain ar- This is the best preserved section and closely resembles what it chaeological evidence of would have been like all those years ago, The core of the wall is of an extensive settlement or rubble and a hard, sandy, lime mortar binding it together. This was vicus around the fort. Going faced on through a break in the both hedge you can look west- sides ward and clearly see the with east wall of the fort in the napped, distance stretching some squared 675 feet across. Imagine if flints and you were a member of the up to local population in the late seven 200 AD , this would be layers of something the like of which three you would have never seen rows of before. You had been use red, fired to buildings of timber and clay tiles earth but here were men which using flint, brick and lime helped to mortar completely new bind the technology. (Interestingly facing stones to the core as well as the leveling of the wall. (No when the Romans left flint lasers then!) The mortar here is more pinkish because crushed tiles building didn't occur for an- have been added making it much harder and more waterproof. other 600 years.) These materials reflected what was available locally. There is no stone in Norfolk but an abundance of flint in the underlying chalk and The gap in the centre of the

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West corner and down some steps to lower ground. Walking along on the fields and seashore. Clay for the tiles was dug locally, in fact, this path leads you to an observation platform which will give you in the 1800's there was a brick makers in Burgh Castle. The wall is great views and show you pictures of the wildlife you can see about 10 feet thick at the bottom here, tapering to about 5 feet at the around here. You can also see the position of the original river top. (The wall slopes quite dramatically at one point but it has been bank footpath by the river edge that went to Yarmouth and where underpinned) the high tides in the 1980's caused a break and flooded the lower levels which subsequently reverted back to marsh. (Older locals Where there will remember the grassy areas that were used for grazing and is a break in even camping) the wall you can see Walking on you will come to a set of steps taking you to the lower where a wooden boardwalk that replaced a muddy footpath,(a super addi- bastion has tion constructed by Norwich City College students in recent years) toppled and which has provided wheelchair access along the side of the over. Have marsh. Walking on southwards you come to the point where a path a peep at it to the left leads to Great Yarmouth. and notice Go right, up to the top and go through the hole in the gate. To your right is the church. If the top. the church is open it is well worth a This bastion visit. It was built in late Saxon times was toppled and dedicated to St Peter and St Paul. and the gap The round tower dates back to the in the wall created to allow for a Norman ditch that surrounded a small, th 11 century and looking upwards you probably wooden, Motte and Bailey castle that once stood in this part can see many of the Roman tiles from of the fort. It was one of the hundreds built by the Normans over the the walls of the fort. The church has years after 1066 to protect their new lands. some lovely stained glass windows including one of St Fursey. In the Walk into the interior of the fort and look westward to admire the view churchyard is a large Celtic cross over Breydon water, the river and marshes. In Roman times the erected in 1897 to commemorate St missing west wall would have blocked this view. (The wall probably Fursey. From here it is very easy to tumbled into the river soon after the Romans left.) Along the foreshore get back to the car park. below, where the west wall would have been, excavations in the 1850's revealed massive oak piles which were probably for a wharf Finally, we much appreciate how lucky where boats could be moored in a sheltered harbour. If you trace the horizon with your finger you will understand the extent of the great estuary for everything you see up to the horizon would have been Continued from page 3 under water. On a clear day, on the horizon, you can easily see 4 How many Market Gardens/ers were there in Belton at Reedham church tower. Recent excavations have found evidence of a small Roman fort there and its possible there may have been a the turn of the 19th/20th century? Roman lighthouse or beacon there to aid navigation, 5 What was the weekly wage for Agricultural Workers at the end of the 1930s? Look back to the east wall and the gate. Excavations to the south of the gate in the late 1950's revealed more than 150 graves aligned east 6 What was the much used, small horse drawn farm cart to west in rows, including women and children. This is evidence of a called? Christian burial ground of the Middle Saxon period (700-900AD) There was also evidence of a timber 7 What affected the trains in 1926 preventing the shipping church. of produce?

An Irish missionary named St Fursey 8 Where was the Mutford and Lothingland Show held? was given land, thought to be inside 9 In what year was Belton, Suffolk, transferred to the the fort at Burgh Castle, to build a county of Norfolk due to local government boundary monastery in 631 by the then King reorganisation? Sigbert of who was a Christian. No doubt the Roman walls 10 For the last 400 years what were caught in ‘decoys’ on would have provided a ready made Fritton Lake? monastic enclosure and the remote position would have been ideal. After THE GAY & BAILEY NORWICH CITY QUIZ about 10 years times became troubled Matthew Gay is a lifelong Norwich City fan and for the Christians and Fursey and his service user of Norfolk Learning Disability services. brother left to go to France. The mon- Sara Bailey is an activity astery survived but not for long. As co-ordinator who works with him. you stand inside the fort think about its extensive size. There is enough room 1. Which year was Norwich City Football Club founded? for at least 5 football pitches. It's easy 2. Which is the oldest football chant in the world still in use today? to imagine the wooden buildings and 3. How many home grounds has Norwich City had? stables filling the space. In Roman 4. What is Norwich City’s highest league finish? times it would have been much flatter 5. How many times has Norwich City played in European but activities over the centuries includ- competition? ing clay quarrying, farming and habita- 6. What is Norwich City’s widest victory margin? tion has caused the land to become 7. Why is Norwich City called the Canaries? uneven. 8. Who holds the record for most appearances for Norwich City? At this point you can make your way back through the gateway and to Answers on page 22 the carpark but if you want to walk a bit further go out at the North

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A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF VILLAGE VOICE Designed to encourage more kids outside enjoying nature and Brian Swan who is the financial and advertising board member of the entering the wonderful world of Carp fishing we aim to raise funds ‘Village Voice’ magazine, has after 14 years service, decided to retire to bring 15 kids (plus accompanying parent) to Bay Tree Fisheries in early 2021. This has created an exciting opportunity for anyone from in France. There they will spend a week under the stars and the the Villages in Lothingland to become a member of the Village Voice guidance of some outstanding anglers to learn all about fishing. Management Board. There are in fact two posts that need to be filled, Those who already enjoy fishing will be able to pick up some tips probably split into. and tricks to help them develop their skills and love of the sport.

Finance Administration The link for those that may like to enter with a chance to go is Advertising and News Chasing [See opposite page] https://facebook.com/events/s/carp4kids- academy/603156487002304/?Ti=icl. Village Voice is an extremely successful local magazine covering the area of Lothingland Villages. It has a monthly circulation of about 3400 Rowan has decided that as an ambassador he would like to do his copies and regularly puts out a 32 page edition. The magazine has bit and raise money for this cause to allow other children to enjoy consistently finished in the top ten of its class in the ‘National Magazine fishing as he does and has Set himself a mammoth task, he has of the Year’ competition against 300+ other entrants. The board decided to ‘cast’ the distance of the English Channel which is 21 members distribute on an annual basis grants to local organisations miles wide or 36,960 yards . Each ‘cast’ will be 50 yards long and and support groups that have applied in writing. Last year Village Voice there will be 50 casts per session, this will take a total of 740 cast gave out over £3000 in grants. to complete the 21 miles.

As mentioned, this is a great opportunity for two people to come onto Each session will be recorded and uploaded to Rowans Facebook the board and help maintain this excellent magazine. The board meets page: Rowans fishing adventures. about 4 times a year. If you would like to apply for any of the positions, https://www.facebook.com/Rowansfishingadvertures/. you will receive the full support and guidance of the existing board members. You need never have to feel out of your depth, because we There is also a just giving page for those that may like to donate a will always be there to support you. Currently I am chairman, Regi small amount https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rowans- Alexander our editor, Bill Richmond deals with technical and graphics fishing-adventures?utm_term=ME9vRGPe4. issues and Martin Roche is the fourth member along with Brian. Rowan’s mother Leanne Bennington wrote to us saying - ‘I’m hoping If you have an interest in journalism or administration and be part of that this is a story you may be interesting in publishing in the Village this local amenity then please, do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Voice. As you can imagine, as parents, we are incredibly proud of Adrian on 07824313792 or any member of the board (full details on Rowan and the ambitions/tasks he has as a 9 year old we are hoping page 3 of every edition) by October 15th 2020 and we will be happy to to share his progress with all the local people and raise a little discuss what is involved any concerns you may have. amount at the same time. I would be very grateful if you felt this is something you could help us achieve’’. Adrian Myers (Chairman of Village Voice) ROCK SOLID Don't worry we are planning to re-open, but only when it's safe for ROWAN BENNINGTON all of us. We just want to have fun again. Plenty of glitter and no CARP4KIDS AMBASSADOR spiders! We will be back so watch this space! We hope you will all Local Lad with Big Ambitions enjoy going back to school. For more information speak to Colin on 781474 or speak to Paula.

J T'S LINE DANCE CLUB AT THE JOHN GREEN INSTITUTE Hi to all my ladies who dance with me on a Friday morning. I hope you are all keeping well. It may be possible to start dancing at JGI again mid September subject to corona virus restrictions. At the moment no more than 2 bubbles can meet inside a building. I will give you all plenty of notice and be in contact with you. In the meantime keep safe Jane

We will finally be starting back at New Road, Belton on Thursday September 17th. (9-11am) As we have had such a long break, we will going BACK TO BASICS for the first few weeks. Re visiting the foundations of yoga. Working with the breath and combining it with gentle flowing movements and postures. So if you are a complete beginner, this will be a fantastic time to start. I’m so looking forward Rowan Bennington aged 9 from Belton who attends Moorlands Primary to seeing everybody again, and hopefully meeting some new people Academy is very passionate about his fishing and has recently been too. With new regulations you will have to pre book this class as we asked to be an ambassador for a carp4kids academy. have limited space. So get in touch via email [email protected]. Or via text/call 07841985767. The Carp4kids Academy event for 9-14 year olds is a collaboration between Bay Tree Fisheries & Continental Carpin with a star studded ARE YOU AN A LEVEL/ GCSE STUDENT? line-up of supporting award winning pro anglers including; Neil Rivers, ARE YOU A PARENT OR A TEACHER ? Miranda Brown and Michael Salisbury! We've also got an awesome team getting behind these events from our website and media guru Do you have a story to share about the recent results. Darren Reynolds to our two kids ambassadors Rowan Bennington & Please write to me on [email protected] Sophie Williams!

17 Village Voice - September 2020 DOWN THE A SPRINGER’S GARDEN PATH TAIL Elizabeth Myhill Lesley Chalmers

After spending many hours watering both at home and at the nursery (mostly done by himself!) we are both looking forward to more sensi- ble weather in the autumn- whatever that is! Fortunately we have a well in the garden at home which always has water in it and at the nursery we have a bore hole which was one of the reasons that we bought the site in the first place.

It is at this time of year that catalogues start popping through our letterbox and decisions have to be made for ordering for the following year. Each year breeders excel themselves by providing new varieties and improving the performance of many of our old and trusted plants. But before I start my spring lists it is time to think about autumn, winter and early spring. I think that we have had such a horrible 2020 that we need to hang on to as much colour as possible through the coming autumn and winter months. Here are just a few suggestions.

Trailing Pansy ‘F1 Cool Wave’ (photo 1, courtesy Amazon): Said to be unbelievably easy-to-grow with plants trailing up to 60cm. Exceptional weather performance with superior over-wintering qualities. Incredible flower power – the earliest Pansy to come back into flower after a hard frost A perfect fit for anywhere in the garden.

Polyanthus F1 Crescendo (photo 2, supplied). A true Winter hardy strain with superior disease resistance, exceptional Spring flowering having Bright colours on strong flower stems.

Myosotis Mon Amie (For- get-me-not) (photo 3, supplied) Autumn flowering colours pink, white & blue. The dainty blooms give a cottage garden look. Plant late September, in the garden or better still, in tubs and containers in late September just outside the front or back door to give pleasure during the coming winter months.

Happy gardening.

Liz Myhill

18 Village Voice - September 2020 THE MALCOLM METCALF COLUMN Malcolm Metcalf is the past president of the Great Yarmouth Naturalists Society. His Nature Notes is one of the Village Voice’s longest standing and best loved columns. He can be contacted on 01493 661138. You can also write to him at at 43 Magdalen way, Gorleston, NR31 7BW or on [email protected]

(Neuroterus numismalis) very small with a deep central pit. Seen in I have enjoyed several nature walks during the past months, first with late July to October. Chris Dowsett through his ‘Leonies Wood’ at Burgh Castle. A big change had taken place since my last visit in April. then it was a hive David told me he would like me to meet his neighbour, Sean, who of activity, with the sounds of around 200 Rooks, of which Chris had had something of interest to show me. After being introduced Sean counted over 100 nests. He had also counted 21 Heron’s nests. The took me to his Privet hedge on top of which was an upturned metal results of the Little Egrets nests will be known at a later date when dish, he told me to carefully remove it, what a surprise it revealed two the leaves have fallen from the Alder trees in which they nest. During Slow -Worms, the first time I had ever seen them on top of a hedge our walk he told me of the glorious show of Foxgloves he had observed, but on my visit all had seeded, I look forward to next year’s display.

On July 17th. I was invited to visit Keith Knights Acre Meadows gardens at New Road, Bradwell. My visit found the gardens at their best. During a guided tour ,Keith told me he would be doing a Butterfly count, the result was - 1 Comma, 2 Gatekeeper,12 Red Admiral, 1 Ringlet, 3 Small Tortoiseshell and his all-time record of 139 Peacock Butterflies. I sent this information to the Butterfly count for 2020. He had also seen 1 Painted Lady on June 13th. Resting on a seat looking into one of his ponds, I observed several Rudd fish, a Brown Hawker, four Spotted Chaser, and a female Emperor Dragonfly laying eggs.

My third outing was to visit David Pye in Sandy Lane, Belton. We took a slow walk through his garden, observing many Dragonflies, Damselflies, Butterflies and insects. Of the many birds that visits his garden he has a regular 12 Siskins. We continued our walk through part of Belton Common, passing a large Oak tree. If you look closely (see my photo). Slow – Worms, Anguis fragilis, are neither slow or at an Oak tree you will notice it appears to have more than one kind are they worms, but are legless Lizards. They are able to break off of fruit, in addition to acorns there are other growths known as Galls. their tails to escape capture, and can close their eyes, snakes can These fruit -like growths appear on Oak trees from spring onwards do neither. They are found in all parts of the British Isles, except and are the intriguing life cycle of tiny gall wasps. An Oak tree can Ireland. The scales of Slow Worms are smooth and polished, they have as many as 30 species of Gall Wasps living on it at various times are between 30 - 40 cm. (12 - 16 inches) In total length. They usually of the year, including in the early spring the large Oak Apple Gall, feed on slugs, worms, and insects, and can live for many years. One through to the Autumn with the Knopper Gall found on its acorns. kept in captivity in the Zoological Museum in Copenhagen survived The female Wasp lays her eggs in a particular place, such as a bud, for 54 years, although the life expectancy would be much less in the flower, or leaf. depending on the species of Wasp this makes an wild. The Slow worm’s colour varies, but they frequently have a abnormal growth, as the plant cells expand and multiply. The eggs copper sheen. New born Slow Worms are very slender about 8 cm. develop into grubs (larvae) which grow inside the expanding gall. (3 inches) in length, normally about 10 young are born. The species is ovoviviparous, which is to say the young are both retained and On the underside of a leaf of this Oak tree, I discovered two types of protected inside the female until ready to hatch. Slow Worms Galls (see my photo) This had many Common Spangle Galls, hibernate between late October and March. (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) small flat disc - like Galls, very abundant July - August. The other Gall was the Silk Button Gall

From September the Louise Hamilton Centre re-opens its doors to the public as part of its recovery process of Covid-19. We are aiming for a phased return of some essential services with phase one to begin September. Hospital protocols are in place and we observe the government and NHS guidelines with safe distancing and protocol advised by the hospital infection control.

Service users are required to follow all normal COVID -19 hospital protocol re any potential symptoms – if new continuous cough, raised temperature, taste changes to self-isolate and arrange-testing. We continue to offer telephone support along with the phased return of services and can be reached on 01493 453100. We still have reduced hours of opening which are Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm.

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BRANDON LEWIS MP writes Belton, pass the school and exit via Stepshort and Mill Road to get to Great Yarmouth turning Belton into a rat run. I sincerely hope that It’s extremely difficult to write a monthly I am wrong on both counts. column when the Covid-19 situation can change so rapidly. Uncertainty, throughout Grass cutting has now started again, and the villages are starting to the pandemic, has been one of the things look tidier. I did however receive a letter from a resident who ex- that many people have had most difficulty pressed their dismay at the grass being cut at Bland Corner. I in coming to terms. Unfortunately, passed on the contents to Belton Parish Council as they are the ones uncertainty will remain for some time as who organise some of the grass cutting in Belton. we continue to work together to fight the virus and aid our national recovery. I have written previously on this government’s response to Covid-19. I ended by saying that financially the response was good, but socially I type these words, on another hot and inept. Unfortunately, this still continues to be the case. Trust is the humid day in mid-August. Just a few hours major link between government and its citizens. Manipulating figures before, the Government announced the and not being honest about failures in the Test and Trace system extension of the 14-day quarantine period undermine that trust. This country is not the only one doing it, but I for those returning from France and the Netherlands. This followed would expect higher standards from this government than those in a significant increase in newly reported cases in those countries and say, Brazil, China, even the US. Only yesterday we hear of the was required to protect our public health. Such action is difficult and failure of the governments favourite private company G4S to test frustrating for those it affects but is a vital response. I understand the people in Greater Manchester in some cases not even turning up. uncertainty for those planning holidays into the autumn. Friends and Yet in April on their website G4S stated “we’ve got testing sites down family have asked should they go overseas on holiday and when. I to a fine art”. It was only the intervention of the local council authori- cannot give a definitive answer, other than to follow the updated travel ties that eventually got things back on track. It is becoming clear to advice from the Foreign Office, which cautions against travel to certain me that national guidance should be put out by central government, areas. But also recognise that until we have beaten the virus there is but it should be adapted on a local level to address the situation a significant risk that the Government will need to take action, often there. The one size fits all approach is rapidly becoming less effec- at short notice, that will disrupt those returning from affected countries. tive in dealing with Covid-19.

It’s a tough message and will disappoint those who are desperate for Yesterday we hear that Covid19 admissions to hospitals are down a holiday break after the turmoil of this year and extended lockdown. by 96%, yet many people all over the country have not been adher- But it is necessary if we are to avoid undoing all the good work and ing to social distancing, have been congregating in pubs and on sacrifices the British people have made over the last few months. beaches for well over a month. The incubation period is about 14 Likewise, tough new enforcement measures targeting the most days, so one might expect a rise in admissions. Does this mean that serious breaches of social distancing restrictions will irritate some we are developing a herd immunity, or is the virus becoming less people who view them as unnecessary, even draconian. As we virulent? I do not know I am not an expert, but instead of killing off continue to ease other lockdown restrictions and work to get our the tourist and leisure industries so that “schools can open”, and I do children back to school, we cannot afford to be complacent. not know on what basis that premise has been put forward? Perhaps those in power should be looking at what is actually happening As a Conservative, civil liberty and freedom are central to my political instead of trying to second guess this virus. I wish you all well and philosophy. However, our plan to reopen society and the economy is hope that at some stage in the future, we can all get back to some conditional. It is vitally important that we continue to follow public form on normality. health guidance and that people wash their hands, cover their face Adrian Myers Independent Borough Councillor and make space. Lothingland Ward.

Remember that if you have an issue you wish to raise with me or IT’S SCHOOL LIFE …. BUT NOT AS WE require advice please contact my office – [email protected] or KNOW IT 01493 854550. Volume 5

BOROUGH COUNCILLOR For this month’s article, I am going to write ADRIAN MYERS about the full reopening of schools in September and some of the guiding As reported in the Advertiser, I was the only principles that inform this, as well as some committee member on Development and of the steps that Moorlands has taken in Control who voted against two planning appli- particular. cations, one at the Wild Duck and one at Caldecott Hall. I am not against people being At the start of July, the Government announced that it wanted all given the opportunity to holiday in the bor- schools to return full-time from September. It is worth noting that ough of Great Yarmouth, indeed I welcome it, Moorlands never actually closed during the lockdown but remained but consideration has to been given to each application especially open for the children of key workers and later to children from where tourism is involved. Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. We did this by operating in a system of protective bubbles and by following strict procedures I voted against the Wild Duck application because I am concerned around mixing and hygiene and the reopening plans as laid out by about increased traffic movements along Station Road. This is of the Government follow similar principles, just in a more scaled up course a residential area with vehicles parked on the road. I voted way. I am proud to say that we were able to accommodate every against the Caldecott Hall application because of the lack of facilities parent or carer who requested provision for their child throughout the meaning that a possible 157 vehicles will use the A143 to explore the whole of lockdown and we approach September with the same attractions either in Gorleston or Great Yarmouth and as stated by mind-set and determination. one councillor that this increased tourist activity should be welcomed However, people who use the 143 via Bradwell, know how Below, I have outlined some of the key areas that are particularly congested it already becomes. Often during the school run people important for us for September. cut down Green Lane already busy during the school run, to avoid staying on the 143. So my concern was and still is, that drivers will Hygiene realise that the 143 is busy and will start to cut through the back of

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Hygiene is of vital importance, particularly in this crisis, as we all know. between home and school. We would never break this, so we have The principles of good hand hygiene, as well as the mantra of ‘catch to be thorough. In addition, we have a duty to our staff and the wider it, bin it, kill it’ are simple but effective. We are blessed at Moorlands community to keep them as safe as possible. Hence the need for with plenty of places where children and staff can wash their hands comprehensive well thought through plans. and we have made this a regular routine part of our day, as well as hand washing when you would normally do so. We will continue to I hope that by reading this, you have gained an insight into our focus on thorough hand hygiene. In addition to hand washing, we planning and that you have found it interesting and perhaps also have installed a number of additional hand sanitizer points in the reassuring. By working together, by being responsive and adaptive school. These do not replace the need to wash hands, but rather and by listening to feedback, we will make the coming year work, of supplement it. We have significantly upped our cleaning regimes in that I have no doubt. the last few months and we will keep this under constant review. Until next time, take care and best wishes, Avoiding Gatherings or Crowds Kevin Lee (Headmaster). We have looked carefully at times of the day when crowds can form, as well as doing away with the more obvious gatherings, such as assemblies in the hall. We have staggered the start of the day, so REV ROSIE WRITES that there is a 20 minute window when children can arrive, as well as ensuring that staggered break and lunchtimes are in place. Children There are some good things have been placed in bubbles of 30 in order to support this. Each class about the current situation (not now has its own identified entrance for the start and end of the day, many, but some!) Today I went again to avoid crowds forming. We will be sending parents an to the Doctors surgery; there was infographic with all of the information about this before the start of nobody in the waiting room and I was in and out in about 5 minutes. term. Yesterday I spoke to my grandson, Elijah, who went back to school today. He was excited at the prospect of returning; because learning Staggered Breaks and Lunchtimes is exciting and interesting! Would he have felt that way if he hadn’t Staggering breaks and lunchtimes means that we can preserve the missed 4 ½ months schooling? I suspect not. Oh, and we have integrity of bubbles in school, as well as enabling us to thoroughly made significant progress on the pool/pond project and my garden clean the dining hall between sittings. It will mean a later lunchtime has never looked better. for some than they are used to, but we will be encouraging these children to have a snack mid-morning. Of course, whilst not ideal, all I was recently reading a book where the writer, Will van der Hart, was of this is about trade-offs to keep everybody safe. describing his experience of assisting the emergency teams during the bombings, because his church and church hall were Fresh air and the great outdoors close to Edgware Road tube station. He writes about the effect this had on him. He didn’t see the devastation of the tube station but As it is important to maintain a flow of air in the building, we will be early in the day he did see a man with blackened face telling about ensuring that windows and other openings are kept open to ensure the scene underground, and then supported some 200 fire, police that there is as much flow of air as possible around the building. Of and ambulance personnel providing a listening ear and food/drink as course, when the weather gets colder, we may all have to wear a they rotated between duty and break. jumper, but this is a price worth paying to keep everybody safe. We are also encouraging bubbles to work outdoors as much as possible The support he offered alongside others came to an end after a and we have invested in additional outdoor areas to support this. week, but the effects upon him mounted as the weeks and months went on. He speaks about the bomb being both the tipping point and Changes for Staff the starting point to a journey of incredible restoration. During this One of the key differences for staff is the fact that they will need to extremely dark time, Jesus was showing him “My grace is sufficient socially distance from each other. This means limiting the numbers for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians of people in the staff room and identifying other areas that they can 12:9) and that weakness was not to be hidden but a place of God’s use for their lunch etc. Some staff, including myself, are more transformation for him. vulnerable to the effects of Covid-19, so we have had to make arrangements to counter this for them too. As we move more and more towards normal life, we may feel that it is time to get back to normal, and yet the virus is still around, an Being aware of People’s Needs unseen threat to our well-being. Worry is a response to any potential threat, but the effects of this pandemic can mean we find ourselves We are very aware of the need of a number of parents to be able to worrying about things we have never worried about before, because access before and after school clubs, so we are working hard to make the genuine threat (COVID 19) is lurking below the surface. We this available as soon as possible. Of course, it has to be financially wonder why we are worrying at all, and yet we are completely unable sustainable for the school to offer this service, thus it has to be a to dismiss the sensation of anxiety that is experienced. We are careful balancing act. hard-wired to get away from threats as quickly as possible, but how do we live with this constant threat well, when it can cause other A Team Effort worries to seem more of a threat than they actually are. One of the That has been extremely reassuring throughout the last few months significant things to do is learning not to run away, but to stay with is the way that different groups have been working so closely together the threats they perceive long enough to realise they don’t actually to support each other. Our Trust, DNEAT, have been hugely perceive a risk. By avoiding threats and running ….. too quickly, or supportive, as has Norfolk County Council. Individual Schools and suppressing the things we are afraid of we learn nothing new about Academies have also worked together to share resources and also our thought patterns or how we might respond differently.” things that work, as well as highlighting things that don’t. Tackling avoidance is necessary in overcoming worry. Understand- Risk Assessments, Risk Assessments, Risk Assessments…... ing what makes us worry helps in tackling the natural tendency to run/hide, and reduces the element of surprise that trips us up. Everything comes down to safety, it is our number one priority. In Worry is not all negative – but some worry just steals our peace of instances such as this, everything needs to be thoroughly risk mind and ability to enjoy life, which we can do without! assessed. Our September Risk Assessment document alone is 62 pages long and is a very comprehensive piece of work. The thing is, Some worries are solvable – problems for which we can find a it needs to be. We are fully aware that the children are the most solution, and in which friends and family might be able to offer precious thing in their families’ lives and that there is a bond of trust suggestions. Other worries are ones that float around and do not

21 Village Voice - September 2020 have answers – we feel as if we should do something but there is very At a small service in Stalham on the 8th August, Belton and Burgh little we can actually do; the worry might be about offending someone, Castle's Rev, Vivienne Ridpath was able to celebrate with family or something that might happen in the future eg accident, illness, and a representative from each of the churches. The end of one bankruptcy. long journey and the beginning of another, as she was ordained into the Priesthood by The Bishop of Thetford, alongside Rev. Andrew Worry can be a symptom of generalised anxiety. Often mental health Bevan from Stalham and Smallburgh. The wearing of masks during problems are suffered in silence, but are just as real as the physical service, and not being able to sing during worship (a result of the illnesses that we find easier to present to the medical profession. current advice and guidance on gathering) did make for a strange Please do not suffer in silence. There are people within the church start to the service for someone who is used to quietly singing along community who would be happy to listen, because they know from to the music as others are greeting each other, but once the service personal experience how important this is. was underway it was easy to forget about the 'restrictions' and get swept up with the atmosphere of such a momentous occasion. Jesus taught his disciples not to worry about life; what to eat drink or wear in the passage in Matthew 6: 25-34. He said, “Don’t worry about The weather seemed to be celebrating alongside us, as members tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough of the church tuned in to watch the service on youtube. A new trouble of its own.”. The book I have read goes on to say that these experience for many, that was enjoyed by all. It may not be the verses can act as a piece of divine CBT. Jesus is challenging us to same experience as being there in person, but it enabled be transformed in our response to perceived threat, and to find new everyone who wanted to celebrate alongside Viv and Andrew the and true ways to face life’s challenges. opportunity.

Facing the threat of an unseen enemy (COID 19) can cause us to The highlight for me personally, aside from being asked to attend worry unnecessarily and so imprison us in our worries. I am trying to as one of the representatives, was watching the anointing of Viv be realistic, taking all the practical measures I can to protect myself and Andrews hands before they received their Bibles and their and those I care for. That’s all I can do. The rest I have to entrust to Letters of Orders. The atmosphere within the church at this time God; my God who holds my future and who is my hope. was beyond words. After the service, those in attendance gathered in the church grounds to share their congratulations and Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious to take photos in an attempt to capture the celebratory happiness thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the everyone was feeling. way everlasting. (Psalm 139: 23-24) The way the church can gather together after a formal event still surprises me, and I hope I never lose that feeling. To have the ORDINATION OF REV. VIVIENNE RIDPATH formality and positional status during the service, and then to come together as one, informally and equal is such an amazing experience that I pray we may see more of outside the church. NORFOLK CHURCHES SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE

A reminder that Paul Nicholls is once again riding on behalf of Burgh Castle Church and is currently seeking sponsorship around the village for this years event on Saturday September 12th. with, of course due respect for social distancing! Paul always does very well, In 2018 he received the Prince of Wales certificate for the individual raising the most money and last year he and Burgh Castle Church were listed overall second across the whole county. Please support Paul if you possibly can, all donations will be greatly appreciated half going to Burgh Castle Church and the remainder to Norfolk Churches in general, also remember the extra that is received if you are able to ‘Gift Aid’ your donation. Maureen Grey, Parish co-ordinator. Cycle Ride

YOUNG AT HEART

We would like to send our best wishes to all Young @ Heart members. We are waiting, along with many others organisations, for the go ahead for larger groups to meet. Until then, stay safe, you are in our thoughts. Sue & Margaret

THE GAY & BAILEY NORWICH CITY QUIZ (Answers from page 15)

1. 1902 It is easy to look at the last few months and come up with a very long 2.On the Ball, City written in 1890 list of things we have missed out on, had to cancel or delay. For 3.Three (Newmarket Road 1902-1908, The Nest 1908- many within the village's church, the occasion of a special 1935, Carrow Road from 1935) service has been looked forward to for several years now. It was, 4. Third (1992-93 Premiership) however, one of the events to be re-arranged as a result of this new 5. Once (1993-94 UEFA cup. Norwich City is the only British club world we find ourselves in post lockdown release. The first group to have defeated Bayern Munich at the Olympic stadium). ordinations in the Church of England since the COVID-19 pandemic 6. 10-2 against Coventry in Division 3, 1930 have now taken place in the . These celebrations 7. Because of the breeding of these birds in this area. They were th marked the milestone of the trainee vicar's becoming recognised as introduced in the 16 century by European immigrant weavers Priests within the Church. called the Strangers. 8. Kevin Keelan, 673 appearances (between 1963 and 1980)

22 Village Voice - September 2020 EVENTS AT THE JOHN GREEN INSTITUTE

JGI HALL RE-OPENING people have been part of that INCIDENT ON NEW AND HIRING FEE organisation for the past 15 to 20 ROAD BRIDGE REDUCTION years and although still enjoying the activities, realise that they On Thursday 12th August at The Trustees are still planning to cannot continue for ever. 12.22pm a youth threw a re-open the hall on Monday 7th branch from the New Road September. If you have not The JGI is a great village hall with Bridge into the path of two contacted us yet with your great facilities built up over the cars travelling in opposite intention of returning please do past years. May it continue for directions. The log hit the so as soon as you can. It is vital many more. Now is the time to get windscreen of the car HALL POST CODE NR31 9JG we know which groups are new people involved so that the travelling towards Bracon starting again. hall can continue to provide a Hall Trustees central meeting place for all kinds Bill Richmond Following a Trustees meeting in of activities for our community. It July and ensuring all has be is a very rewarding task and you Roger Gowen (Chair) need no special skills, just a small Robert Goffiin done to make the hall as safe as possible for re use we are also amount of spare time and a Terry Ladbrooke able to help groups who might willingness to help. Bridget Lawrence have lees members after the Michael Farrell lock-down with a 27% reduction If you feel you can be involved Faye Green (Sec) in the hiring fees. This is because please contact any of us as listed we were successful in obtaining above for a chat to find out more a grant from GYBC to help over or come along to an event at the these difficult times. We also JGI and see what you have been BLG want do what we can to missing. BELTON LADIES GROUP encourage groups to return to A committee meeting for the their weekly or monthly slots, WEDNESDAY DROP IN above group was held on Tues- even with smaller groups. The new hiring fee for the next 12 day 11th August at 6.00p.m. in Hello everyone. We are planning months will be £6.00 per hour. the grounds of Fritton Plant Cen- to have our first meet after the th tre to discuss the way forward lockdown on Wednesday 9 A copy of the Trustee’s Risk Road. The Red car shown in for the rest of 2020. Sadly It was September between 10.30am Assessment for the reopening of the photo was travelling in felt that with 25 members, it and noon. As you will appreciate the hall will be displayed on the the opposite direction. It would not be possible to use the we must all be good boys and internal notice board if you wish would be appreciated if the J.G.I. and as many of us are of girls and follow the guidelines of to read it. When we are driver of that car would a certain age we would not like the hall and country guidelines. operational again we ask that if contact the Village Voice. to put ourselves and others at This will involve a different table you are attending a group or club risk. We therefore, reluctantly layout for the forth coming weeks at the hall you ensure you are Full Web-Cam footage was decided that we would not be and other small changes. We look not suffering from any cold or recorded of the incident and able to hold our monthly meet- forward to seeing all again and flu like symptoms. This will then the young person on the ings in the hall for the rest of this ask all who come along to give confidence to all other bridge was wearing a black year (unless things changed observe the necessary attendees that there is no top with large white writing on dramatically.) We agreed to restrictions and use the sanitisers likelihood of catching the virus, the front of it. If you know meet nearer the end of the year etc and have a great time as even if you are free of covid 19. anything or witnessed and reassess the situation. The usual. Face masks are optional anything about this incident committee send their best wish- and it is up to individuals to take We thank you all for your please come forward as the es to all members. Good Health. that decision. For the coming consideration in this matter. If person responsible needs Keep safe. weeks the kitchen can only be any leader would like to come serious help. The Police Liz Myhill (Chair) used by the organisers, so you along before they start meeting will have to tolerate waitress have been made aware of to see what has been done service!! Call Sue on 01493 this incident. BELTON & LOTHINGLAND please contact us. Call Bill on 780822 for more information. PRODUCE & CRAFTS 780822 or Robert on 781031. SHOW A meeting of the above show PLEASE HELP TO MAINTAIN committee took place on Monday THE JGI HALL 10th August at 6.00p.m. in the grounds of Fritton Plant Centre As with all activities in our to discuss the official closing of community the organisation rely the Show. Present were Liz on a very few people who Myhill(Chair). Lin Hillier, Sylvia volunteer in different ways. If you Shaw, Sue Richmond, Jackie have recently retired from full Cole, & Terry Ladbrooke. time work or would like to involve Apologies were received from yourself in the community please Vicky Bracewell and Lesley consider coming forward and Chalmers. With no support or offering your help, it is very interest from the villages, it was rewarding. unanimously agreed that the show should close with We have so much going on in immediate effect. Belton but many of the same

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BELTON JUDO GREAT YARMOUTH different departments, Dot com, and personal. It will be a STROKE GROUP the Deli counters, meat and fish, learning curve for all of us and Due to Covid-19, Belton Judo then moving to Non-food to be a will need patience and Club (Dominic King Judo & MMA At the group we are waiting for Team Leader. Working at Tesco tolerance of any change. Just Academy) is unable to run any the head office of the Stroke gave me the flexibility and a note to say some members normal sessions at present. Association to advise when the finances to study for my new goal are having a tough time at the Judo is a very close contact sport group can return to New Road, of being a Personal Trainer. I moment and we want to send so for most aspects of the sport, also there is currently a further realised I wanted to share how our best wishes to them and fitness had helped me to look their families. after myself and take control over my choices and even though I For more information on any have had my fair share of illness of the above, email lately the one thing the doctors [email protected] or said was my fitness will help in my telephone 07599044806 or recovery. In January 2008, I won private message me through a place on a Nordic Walking messenger on my Facebook instructor course, which changed pages Sallyann Protheroe and my direction again and in July up4fitness 2009, once I completed the London Marathon in April, started BELTON social distancing is very difficult. my business up delivering Nordic F.C. Obviously, the safety and well- Walking courses. Up4fitness was being of all our members and born. Following their families is our number one all the priority. You may be aware that Now, with full lockdown behind difficult some other similar types of clubs issue that Centre 812 are only us, we all have to move forward circumstan (boxing, some martial arts etc) taking two people at a time on and make decisions that affect ces over are getting back but in our their busses and we currently ourselves and our family. The the past few opinion if the government guide need three to get everyone to biggest decision I have made is months, I'm lines and the rules our national meetings even at former load to retire from Tesco. The risk I felt glad to say things are slowly governing body, The British Judo levels. All our volunteers are was too high, I didn’t want to go starting to look like normal Association, are followed, we missing our wonderful members. back to be confined in a building back at Belton FC. The cannot run any safe and viable We have had several birthdays, with no windows and artificial air, leagues look set to return in sessions. We are hoping to hear normally each member would not to mention more people September with a few fixtures in the near future that we may be receive a birthday cake and indoors. With fresh air being a scheduled so far: able to relax some of the present. They have been sent a safer option for Belton Activity restrictions so we are waiting card instead - Happy Birthday to Morning members, I have First Team with bated breath for some better Eddie, Angie, Keith, Maureen, organised our first meet-up. All 5-9-20 Away to Downham Res news. We realise that many of David, Marion, David, Rex, participating members have been 2:30pm K.O our members want to try to keep Pauline, Tom, Pam ,Margaret, invited to a ‘Car boot ‘coffee, chat 12-9-20 At NEW ROAD, fit and keep practising Rose, Janet and Gillan. At one & walk morning at New Road BELTON, to Mundford Res techniques to improve their Judo our last meetings we had the Belton on Monday 7th September 2:30pm K.O when we get back so Dominic is brilliant Elvis singing who I might at 10am for £3.00 each. Places 19-9-20 At NEW ROAD doing outside sessions on add lives in Belton. See photo of are limited and everyone will be BELTON, Norton 2:30pm K.O Mondays, Tuesdays and him with fan Pauline Parkinson. COVID-19 checked as part of the 26-9-20 Away to UEA Res Wednesdays and also posting Members usually take home the requirements for an event. It will 2:30pm K.O instructional videos that he is much loved Village Voice take place outside; toilets are doing with Ryan and these can magazine. It travels to Acle, available for your comfort. Reserves be accessed via Facebook on Freethorpe, Halvergate, Caister., Members are asked to bring their 5-9-20 At NEW ROAD, Dominic King Judo & MMA , Gorleston, Yarmouth, own seating, a flask etc. They BELTON to GY Development Academy page or you can join Bradwell. Burgh Castle and have the opportunity to walk and 2pm K.O (2019 Burgess Cup the group with the same name. Belton. Everyone will be talk at a social distance and mix Semi Final) delighted to have it again. For with old friends around the cars 12-9-20 Away to GY The outside fitness sessions are information please contact sue or field. This meeting will be our Development 2pm K.O (Mill as follows:- Casey 01493. 781846. Or e-mail first step to start our new journey. Lane) Monday Juniors 5pm to 6pm, [email protected] Everything we do is bound by 19-9-20 Away to Hopton 2pm Seniors 6pm to 7pm, Venue government guidelines, K.O (Lynn Grove) Corton playing field (on the BELTON ACTIVITY guidelines of my insurance and 26-9-20 At NEW ROAD, corner of Corton Long Lane and MORNINGS New Road Guidance as well as BELTON to Shrubs Res 2pm The Street) the qualifications I hold. This all K.O Tuesday Juniors 4pm to 5pm, I cannot believe I am here writing takes time, but we need to start Slowly the post and rail venue Sports Field at New Raod the September 2020 issue of the somewhere and get it as right as fencing is taking shape down Sports Centre, Belton Village Voice. I am thankful for it can be. one side of the pitch, with Wednesday Juniors 4pm to 5pm, lockdown; it has given me extra advertising boards being venue Sports Field at New Raod time to recover from my Nordic Walking workshops will be added. If any local companies Sports Centre, Belton operations in 2019. Now like based at New Road for you to wish to support Belton FC Anyone wanting further details of many of you we are set to do learn or refresh your techniques. please get in contact with the any of the above sessions can things different and they may feel Equipment can be purchased for Secretary on the below contact Dominic on 07977 strange. your own use and will be number. We have a number of 432756 or email on appropriately sanitised to comply different packages that suit [email protected] or Most of you know I worked at with guidance. The first workshop different financial situations. contact him via Facebook or Tesco as well as running my is full and names are to be placed For information please contact WhatsApp. fitness business. I’d been at on a list for the next available Club Secretary Nathan Brown Tesco 18 years and worked in sessions. All groups will be small on 07771731235.

24 Village Voice - September 2020 VILLAGE SMALLS It is free to advertise jobs, events, property or items for sale. Send details to Village Voice Smalls, ‘Skelmorlie’, Butt Lane, Burgh castle, NR31 9PU Tel 01493 780776 or email [email protected] by noon on September 14th to appear in the October 2020 issue. We will run your advert for 3 months but please let us know if you sold it so we can remove the advert. (Commercial entries charged at 25p per word)

WANTED spoons. £15. Tel. 01493 Hard Plastic Pet Bed - medium Carry Case with sleeves and 662169. size. Very Good Cond. £12. keys. £12. Tel. 01493 781094 Books for fund raising stalls Tel. 01493 781094. for 1st. Belton Scouts - Ring Pair of Vitalite Woods Unwanted item purchased hence 01493 780965 or deliver to 6 suitable for short mat or long. Toshiba white 19in colour TV selling £550 Credit Note (valid Station Rd. North, Belton Size 2Full. As new with a almost new ( with hand control until 31/12/2020) in exchange for carry bag £15 the pair. Tel. & instructions) £20 Tel 01493 £300 Cash. Any Saleable items, Bric-a- 01493 603860 780776. Brac, Books, Games, Jigsaws Shop 'The Frock Spot' 31 St unwanted gifts etc. needed for Quantity bags of Kindling, TV aerial suitable for loft or roof Benedict's Street, Norwich. Good Burgh Castle Village Hall needs chopping through as mounting (unused) £15. Tel selection of Wedding Dresses, sales stall. Tel. 01493 780126 currently 35x15mm but sawn 01493 789049 Mother of Bride, Special Occa- to firewood length £2 per bag sion & Prom Dresses. (Most now (local collection possible) Rapide Bike Carrier. Foldable, (3 for £5). Tel 01493 780776. ½ price). Tel. 07881 855144 Cheap or free - slabs suitable suitable for 2 adult cycles £15 for greenhouse base. Tel Car trailer light board £10. ONO Tel. 01493 603860 PLEASE LET US KNOW BY Tel 01493 789049 07788 408801 Myers 620 Mk 2 Heavy Duty NOON ON SEPTEMBER 13th LG Wavedom Microwave Paper Cutter. £75. Tel. 01493 IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR WORK WANTED Oven 850w Good cond. £15 781094 ITEM(S) REMOVED or HAVE ONO. Tel. 01493 651077 or ANYTHING TO ADD Large white bookcase (3 General Odd Job Man available 07799 105777 1-2 days a week Tel. 01493 shelves) Good quality £20 Tel 789049 Headboard, beige for 4ft 6ins 01493 665505 bed £15 Tel 01493 665505 LOTHINGLAND CLT Cleaner required 2-3 hrs per 2 new rabbit hutches, well made week, same day, New Rd. The Hobbit & Lord of The strong 4ft x 2ft & 2ft 8inches The Community Land Trust has Bracon Rd. area. Times Rings. Compete set of books high, 2 doors in each for easy been put on hold for the last 5 flexible. Tel. Paul 01493782277 £10. Tel 07586935795 cleaning. 1 at £55 and 1 at £45. months. The Covid-19 outbreak Tel. 01493 309800 for job description & hourly rate Pair of well made heavy, has seen to that. The LCLT is requirements decorative wrought iron Pet Carrier, medium size. Used still continuing to investigate funding streams and identify FOR SALE gates for 8ft driveway, 42 ins. once. £17. Tel. 01493 781094. high, with black & gold tops. areas of development. So, al- 3 Piece suite Cranberry Floral Face Coverings - Various Cost £300 new. Good though we are not meeting as a design. £100. Tel. 01493 patterns/ colours. Adult £3.50, cond.£80. 01493 309800 committee, work in the back- 719664 children’s £3.00. Tel 07788 ground continues. As soon as Humax Foxsat HDR Freesat 408801 Tornado 300 CD/DVD Alumini- the committee can meet in a recorder with remote. Exc. um Silver Carry Case with safe and mutually acceptable Revelation Suitcases - set of Cond. £55. Tel. 01493 sleeves and keys. £25. Tel. environment, we will get back 4 (various sizes), all with 781071s 01493 781094 on track and look to develop keys. Excellent Cond £130. Photo Frames - Job Lot of properties in the villages for Tel. 01493 781094. 12 x ‘Musicals’ videos £10. Tel 41. Assorted sizes and local residents. 07960 913116 New 4 wheeled mobility styles. £225. Tel. 01493 Adrian Myers walker with brakes, seat & 781094. 4 Lawn Bowls (Stirling Gold) Chair, Lothingland CLT bag. £80 Tel. 01493 488467 Size 3, medium - Good Cond. Sherborne Royal (up to 25 £45 ONO Tel. 01493 667471 Qualcast electric Lawn Raker. stone) cream leather dual DO YOU LIVE IN THE KINGS Good working order. £20. motor lift & rise chair hardly Microwave (little used) £40., ONO Tel. 01493 651077 or used. 18 months old. Cost ESTATE AREA? Cake mixer £10. Tel. 07960 07799 105777 new £2500 If so ‘Village Voice’ needs 913116 your help! Harry Potter Books - Price £500 Tel Motorola E6 Mobile Smart Complete set (Never used) 07876352701. Phone, with accessories. Can you help us? ‘Village £30. Tel 07586935795 Roger Black Plus Cross Boxed, as new. Unlocked to all Voice’ urgently needs a Trainer, adjustable Framed print by Peter Scott networks £65. Tel. 07498 resistance, with computer to volunteer to deliver about ‘Pinkfeet Coming To Stubble’, 456922 120 copies of the magazine also book ‘Morning Flight display pulse, time & Tripod beach fishing rod rest in the Kings Estate, Jews 1950’, £20. Tel. 01493 distance. VGC with original £15. ONO Tel. 01493 667471 309800. instructions. New cost £199, Lane and Browston Corner will accept £75. Tel. 01493 Fold over Jigsaw Case £10. Tel. area. The magazines would New Dressing Table, cream, 780562 07960 913116 be delivered to you towards oval mirror, 1 drawer, the end of each month for matching stool £50. Tel 01493 Kenwood Chef Mixer - Model PC Trolley on castors - Wood 665505 A701A with bowl, beater, effect, fixed shelf & keyboard you to distribute over the whisk, dough hook, colander shelf. £25. Tel. 01493 781094 following few days. If you Bike Rack suitable for tow bar and sieve, shredder & slicer, think this is something that Samsung 22” Smart TV (white) on car £30. Tel 01493 789049 mincer, cream maker, coffee you could do please call complete with stand & remote. Child's High Chair plus bean grinder, potato peeler. Excellent Cond. Little used £110 Brian on 01493 780776 or inflatable back cushion & £40. Tel. 01493 662169 ONO Tel. 01493 781071 e-mail your details to some plastic plates and [email protected] 100 CD/DVD Aluminium Silver and we will get back to you.

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DIARY DATES FOR Burgh Castle Church SEPTEMBER Services of Morning Prayer con- Ist. BELTON SCOUTS tinue on-line (Amazon Chime) at 9.30am Monday September 14th, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Burgh Castle Village Hall or re- motely by ZOOM Sundays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been Burgh Castle Parish Council September given the opportunity to meeting All Saints, Belton take part in Box-Jam on Time /type of meeting TBC Morning services continue on- line over the weekend line (Amazon Chime & Face- of Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd August. st book Live) at 10.30am Tuesday September 1 . There will be 9 activity Remotely by Zoom Saturday 10th October boxes with lots of Belton with Browston Parish activities to do they just Council meeting (7om) Burgh Castle Village Hall Jumble Sale (social distancing) click on the box that confirmation/details in next they want to look and, Wednesdays: 2nd, 9th, 16th, months VV. up comes the activities 23rd and 30th September for members to try. We All Saints Church, Belton. Build- Diary notes from Rev Rosie are all hoping to see ing open for private prayer 2.30- Bunn lots of photos with what 4pm. Rock Solid – We will not be they have got up to, St Peter & St Paul, Burgh Castle restarting in September be- also looking forward to Church building open for private cause by doing so we would be a badge for taking part. prayer from 2.30-3.30pm mixing the year bubbles that Moorlands Academy are creat- Also looking forward we are hoping that we may Wednesdays: 9th, 16th, 23rd ing. We hope that everyone will be able to meet in th understand our concerns. and 30 September September, but like JGI Belton Young at Heart – Although des- everything else it will Return of Wednesday Drop in depend on Covid 19 (10.30am to Noon) see article perate to get back to normal – it is not possible to do so under and what level of meeting we are. At present it is amber hoping things will move th the current regulations regard- Thursday September 24 ing church buildings. forward to yellow so we could meet inside as well as out, if not it Fritton Village Hall or remotely may mean we will have to carry on with zoom meetings. by ZOOM Rectory Use - I have tried to get Fritton with St. Olaves Parish permission for events to take Group Council meeting place in The Rectory garden, but th Time/Type of meeting TBC was told by the Archdeacon that PAPERS – The next newspaper collection is Saturday 12 it would be classed as a private September with an 8.45am start. Please leave your paper outside ALL Thursdays & Fridays in garden, so the usual regulations your properties and please bear with us as it can take a while to September of limited numbers apply. This is collect. Paper can always be dropped off at 6 Station Rd North, Burgh Castle Village Hall frustrating, but at this point in Belton. 10am-2pm Hall open for bar- time, I can’t do very much about gain Stall and refreshments (eat it. To me it would be safer to SALE – We are holding a Bri-a-brac sale at 6 Station Rd North, outside/takeaway) funds to Belton on Saturday 5th September 10am to noon as long as it’s not gather people – socially dis- st Burgh Castle Church & Village tanced – in the garden than in raining in aid of the 1 Belton Scout Group. Hall the churchyard (which is possi- ble) or a very small number with- WANTS - Always wanted are books for our sales which can be either Saturday Afternoons in Sep- in the church.- Rosie dropped off at 6 Station Rd, North, Belton or phone 01493 780965. tember Every Saturday afternoon Bel- ton F.C 1st team or reserves are BURGH CASTLE ANGLING ENTUA (East Norfolk Transport Users playing at the New Road Sports MATCH GROUP Association) is a voluntary independent Field ( 2 or 2.30pm start) details body which monitors the provision of in their article on the New Road We are a new group looking for bus and rail services in the East page. MATCH ANGLERS to fish a local Norfolk Area. To learn more about lake for silver fish (No carp), in a ENTUA please visit our website at www.entua.org Saturday 5th September friendly, fun environment throughout the winter. For more information As with the last article there is very little to report as regards any 6 Station Road North, Belton developments with bus and rail provision. What troubles us is that Bric-a-Brac sale proceeds to 1st contact Paul on 07875499652 or e-mail [email protected] if passenger numbers do not significantly increase the operators Belton Scouts will face a dilemma when the government bail out comes to an end. There is a suggestion that if a second spike of Covid 19 manifests Saturday 12th September BANK HOLIDAY REFUSE and passenger numbers fail to meet the targets required on the Around Belton COLLECTIONS trains, there could be significant cuts in services. In the Greater Belton Scouts collecting old Anglia region this may result in the loss of most of the regional lines newspapers from 8.45am There will be no refuse or brown and a reduction in main line services between Norwich and London (garden) bin collections on Bank Liverpool Street. This is a worst case scenario but cuts to rail and Sunday 6th September Holiday Monday, August 31st, all bus services there will be if passenger numbers do not increase to 9.30am Burgh Castle Church collections for that week, cover the day to day running costs. We hope that when schools and Service of Holy Communion including brown bins will be one colleges return in September we will see an uptake on local bus day late with Fridays rounds services. being cleared on Saturday th th th Locally First Eastern bus services are more or less running Sundays 13 , 20 and 27 September 5th. September to their normal timetables with the exception of Service 4 (Caister)

27 Village Voice - September 2020 and Service 9 (Shrublands and Cliff Park) which have remained suspended. Burgh Castle is serviced by Service 5 which is now reduced to a Sunday Service, 7 days per week departing Cherry Tree at 1036,1336, and 1636 and Queens Head at 1041,1341, and 1641. There is an early morning service 6B departing Belton at 0735 and Queens Head, Burgh Castle at 0749 (Mon-Fri) Stepshort 0743 and Queens Head 0749 (Sats) and on Sunday's the 6B departs Belton at 0835 and departs Burgh Castle Queens Head at 0847. In the evenings there are two late services leaving Gt Yarmouth Market Gates via Bradwell and Belton to Burgh Castle at 2030 hours arriving Belton Bracon Road at 2102 and Burgh Castle Queens Head at 2114 and also at 2230 hours arriving Belton Bracon Road at 2300 and Burgh Castle Queens Head at 2312. For residents of Borderbus service 580 operates hourly between Bungay to Gt Yarmouth via Beccles, Toft Monks, Haddiscoe, St Olaves, Fritton, Bluebell Meadow, James Paget Hospital, Gorleston and Tescos Extra store on Pasteur Road (Mon-Sats).Residents of Belton continue to receive a half hourly X11 service to Norwich via JPH, Gorleston and Gt Yarmouth (Mon-Sats) and hourly on Sundays.

For details of all Services, timetables etc please visit their website at firstgroup.com/eastern counties or telephone customer services on 0345 646 0707 Mon-Fri 0700- 1900, weekends 0900-1700. First Eastern Counties are rebranding the fleet of Enviro 400s on the X1/X2 services, which presumably includes those on the X11, into a blue/yellow livery. The first bus has been completed so we should see it on the road in the next few days.

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