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When undertaking the largest ever privately funded sea Litter Pick defence renewal programme in the United Kingdom, we were aware that we would need to carry out routine maintenance to Hopton on Sea Parish Council organised their annual Village ensure that the beach was accessible for the generations to Litter Pick on Sunday 5th March 2017, as part of The Big Tidy come. We will shortly commence a programme of planned Up. maintenance to our sea defences, providing the weather holds, all works should be completed by the end of April 2017. During Over 16 residents, braved the cold and wet Sunday morning, this time the beach will always be accessible and the team will and were seen off by the Deputy Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Cllr. be working tirelessly to ensure the work is completed during Shirley Weymouth. Areas covered included the playing field, regular day time hours. Old Lowestoft Road, Longfullans Lane, Station Road, Cliff Cottages leading to the steps, Warren Road and Potters Drive. We will endeavour to keep the noise down as much as possible. We really do appreciate your patience but we are committed to Around 20 rubbish sacks were filled by the volunteers. ensuring that all our valued owners, holiday guests and the local community have a beach to enjoy. The Parish Council would like to thank the residents who turned out and GYB Services for their continued support. Bourne Leisure Limited The Honesty Book Exchange Point Welcome to Hopton
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production credits May I offer my congratulations to the beach Hopton in Bloom Published by dog walker who appears to have somehow Hopton-on-Sea Parish Council perfected the skill of getting their dog to poo The village is looking lovely with bulbs Office at the Village Hall, Station Road, on top of the granite rocks, rather than on the through and bobbing their heads in the Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BE actual sand. One can only hope that the dog wind. We have put Polyanthus in the Village Printed by is clever enough to now be able to teach its Hall Garden and also replaced some Interprint Norwich, 280 Fifers Lane, inconsiderate and less intelligent owner, the daffodils where there were gaps because Norwich NR6 6EQ. Tel: 01603 894195 difficult and complicated task of “bagging of taking plants out and putting new ones and binning”! in in the wheelbarrow, and one of the publication dates planters at the Village entrance. Our Village Please submit material by the 12th April Name and address withheld is looking lovely at the moment. for consideration in the May edition. Julie McNair [email protected] The Millennium garden at the Ruins also looks lovely. The snowdrops that Hopton WI planted have really multiplied and Sam, the Parish Council's gardener, has spread them further along the fence. The WI Useful Contact Numbers orchard is also coming along nicely. The rest of the garden looks really cared for and Hopton-on-Sea it is a pleasure to walk past. Parish Council 01502 730768 Hopton-on-Sea Village Hall 01502 730768 Should you need to contact Hopton in Great Yarmouth Easter Egg Hunt Bloom Shirley 01502 732235 Mary 01502 Borough Council 01493 856100 730506 and Maureen 01502 731664 Norfolk County Council 0344 800 8020 Ritson Lodge, Lowestoft Road, Hopton-on-Sea Hopton Village Hall 01502 730768 Sunday 16th April, 2:30pm Poem Hopton CE Primary School 01502 730489 Everyone welcome! Hold the Line Hopton Medical Centre 01502 732246 Raffles, prizes and colouring competition. Hopton Dental Surgery 01502 732124 Hopton's Brian Hardisty Hopton Pharmacy 01502 733876 And the Coastal Committee, History Book With great dedication Hopton Co-Op 01502 731628 Fought for our protection. Hopton McColls/Post Office 01502 733617 “Hopton-on-Sea, Exploring the Past” is a Bus Times Information 0871 2002233 really informative booklet produced by The Potters and Bourne Leisure Cliff Park Ormiston Academy 01493 661504 Hopton Village History Group covering the Bringing great pressure, history of the St. Margaret's Ruins, Newton Gas Emergency Service 0800 111999 Spending lots of money, (east of Hopton and taken by the sea), people Now holding back the sea. Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance 999 of Hopton's past, a brief history of Hopton Norfolk Constabulary 101 school, the old railway station, holiday camps, Years ago protests began Gorleston Police Station (non emergency) the RAF at Hopton, and a history of road At the Shoreline Management Plan. James Paget Hospital 01493 452452 names. The 60 page booklet is illustrated with It has been a long, long fight NHS Direct 111 old photos and maps, and is available to But success is now in sight. for non emergency purchase from The Village Hall at £3.50 per copy. All funds raised will go towards Pamela Fowler Samaritans 01493 842800 maintenance of the Ruins on Coast Road. February 2017
Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG3 APRIL 2017 Church Services & important dates in the Coastline Parishes during April 2017 Donations towards Easter Flowers in memory of loved ones departed will be welcomed. 26th March - 4th SUNDAY OF LENT - Mothering Sunday 8h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 09h30 All Age Services, St Bartholomew's, Corton Dear Parishioner, 11h00 All Age Services, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea
Twice in the past month I have been contacted for donations by the Disasters 29th March - Wednesday Emergency Committee - the first for the children in Yemen and yesterday for the Wedding in St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea people suffering in the countries of East Africa. I am also being inundated by appeals 31st March - fast - Friday from a plethora of Charities and Agencies applying for aid and assistance in their 19h30 Lent Course in the Vestry, St Margaret's, dedicated tasks; while being acutely aware through the media of the escalating Hopton-on-Sea troubles in Southern Sudan, among others both near and far. As a Benefice 1st April - Saturday Congregation we are currently supporting the Bishop's Lent Appeal with our 10h00-12h00 Easter Coffee Morning in Corton Village Hall donations to try and provide transport to assist in the administration of palliative care 2nd April - 5th SUNDAY OF LENT by the only Hospice in the whole of Ethiopia. Our Lent Study programme from the 8h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea Church Urban Fund, which was mentioned in my last month's letter, is providing us 10h30 14th Lowestoft Scouts' - 80th - Dedication Service, St with some deep insights into the plights of other people less fortunate than Bartholomew's, Corton 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea ourselves. 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Bartholomew's, Corton
At Hopton Primary School's Collective Worship this morning the theme that the 6th April - Thursday children focussed upon was “forgiveness”; while the Collect I prayed at Morning 15h00 Holy Communion at Ritson Lodge Prayer in Church today was the following : 7th April - fast - Friday 19h30 Lent Course in the Vestry, St Margaret's, “Almighty and everlasting God, Hopton-on-Sea you hate nothing that you have made 9th April - PALM SUNDAY and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: 8h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea create and make in us new and contrite hearts 09h30 Palm Sunday Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton that we, worthily lamenting our sins 11h00 Palm Sunday Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, 13th April - MAUNDY THURSDAY perfect remission and forgiveness; 20h00 Maundy Thursday Liturgy at Lound through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, 14th April - GOOD FRIDAY who is alive and reigns with you, 12h00 - 15h00 Good Friday Service, St Margaret's, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Hopton-on-Sea one God, now and for ever.” 15th April - Holy Saturday 09h30 Getting our Churches ready for Easter Day - flowers & All these voices - and silences too - speak to me of a world that is not going along work parties according to plan; of a world that is broken and where people, animals and even environments are being damaged and destroyed by selfish actions and attitudes. The 16th April - EASTER DAY 06h00 Easter Dawn Service at St Mary's, very sad fact is that in nearly every instance matters could be different. Attitudes Blundeston with breakfast. could change and situations could be healed and restored. 09h30 All Age Easter Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton 11h00 All Age Easter Eucharist, St Margaret's, In the Bible we read - “14 if My people who are called by My name will humble Hopton-on-Sea themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will 20th April - Thursday of Easter Week hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 15h00 Holy Communion at Ritson Lodge New King James Version (NKJV) 23rd April - 2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER 8h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea Would it ever be possible that the world could respond in this way? I do hope so. 09h30 Morning Prayer & AVMs, St Bartholomew's, Corton However, the cynic in me says that I should not rely on other people to do it, so it must 11h00 Morning Prayer & AVMs, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea begin with me making my own choices prayerfully and by the grace of God. Scouts' St George's Day Parade at St Margaret's, Lowestoft
I really can only enjoy the blessings of Easter if I am immersed in the enormity of that 24th April - ST GEORGE Fish & Chips Supper in the Narthex of St Bartholomew's, reality that happened on Good Friday. Corton.
May you, and all those whom you love, have a blessed Holy Week and a glorious 30th April - 3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER Easter. 8h00 Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 09h30 Sung Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton 11h00 Sung Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea 16h30 Evening Prayer, St Bartholomew's, Corton.
16th April - EASTER DAY 06h00 Easter Dawn Service at St Mary's, Blundeston with breakfast. 09h30 All Age Easter Eucharist, St Bartholomew's, Corton 11h00 All Age Easter Eucharist, St Margaret's, Hopton-on-Sea
Please note – 'All Age' indicates that liturgical formality is more relaxed and that young children and their carers will be especially welcome to be a part of these services, as indeed they are at any service. Every Monday – Drop In at 10h00 – 12h00 in St Margaret's Vestry, Credit for some of this material - The Schoken Bible - Volume 1 and the New International Version translation of the Holy Bible and also the New Hopton-on-Sea. Standard Version of Hymns Ancient and Modern. Every Wednesday - Morning Prayer is said at 09h30 in St Margaret's, * Adapted from the Prayer at Noon as was used in South Africa. Hopton-on-Sea.
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Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG5 Borough Councillor Carl Annison writes: Tributes to resident Wendy Hicks and Would you like to become a Parish County Councillor Colin Aldred Councillor? Dear residents. Over the past few months work has been very busy on the Borough The Parish Council is able to co-opt Members Council. to fill two vacancies. Do you have some time to spare and would like to help with Residents have reported the amount of litter community projects, services and enjoy along the Hopton stretch of the A47 (A12). chatting to people? If so, would you consider The area is very untidy and not welcoming to becoming a Parish Councillor to represent anyone coming on holiday or living in the your community here in Hopton-on-Sea? area. The Parish Council meets on the second Monday each month in the Village Hall, I have asked for this issue to be added to the commencing at 7pm. There may be other next meeting agenda for the GYBC meetings to attend in relation to advisory Environment Committee to discuss, including committees looking at specific projects. the responsibilities of Highways England and GYBC. There are many unanswered questions The Parish Council is the third tier of relating to this issue. Government (non political). We aim to ensure that services are run smoothly, we decide how I have had success in getting a bus timetable much to raise through the Council Tax placed at the bus stop on Lowestoft Road. A (precept) in order to deliver those services. more permanent one could be in place We help influence and shape the long term shortly all being well. development policy for the parish as part of There is sadness in our village. the Neighbourhood Plan process (which has And finally, great news that the White Heart A friend of ours has passed away. just started). We comment on planning pub has been taken over by Craig Applegate. She was always happy with a smile. applications and hope to improve the quality Mr. Applegate, who has many pubs in the You would see her at most village functions of life and the environment in the village. We Borough, is carrying out refurbishment. This with the raffle or tombola. work to identify issues that are important to work will take many months, and it is hoped to She and Ken, her husband, raised lots of the lives of residents, listening to their be open as soon as possible for the money for village funds. concerns, and bring about improvements community to enjoy once again. If you have You would see her on fete day in her chair. through local projects, lobbying other service any issues please contact me. She also walked around the park to raise providers and working in partnership with money for cancer. other parishes and agencies. B. Cllr. Carl Annison Tel: 01493656854 Always a smile and forever cheerful. We would go to the lunch club on This really is an interesting opportunity to Thursdays at The Turnstone. help shape the future. Full training will be To all Electors in the Parish of Hopton She was in poor health for many years and provided. Some Councillors fit their will be missed, the lady who cared for the responsibilities and duties around their full To all Electors in the Parish of Hopton-on-Sea village, time job, and others are retired. The only pre- The Annual Parish Meeting is separate to the raising lots of money making cards for all requisites are that you live in Hopton (or Annual Parish Council Meeting and is held occasions. within 3 miles), are on the electoral register, between 1st March and 1st June each year. So farewell dear Wendy, you will be aged over 18, of good character and have remembered with love dear friend. time to spare. Please be advised the Annual Parish Meeting Penny and Ray If you are interested in becoming part of your is to be held at Hopton Village Hall on local Parish Council please contact the Clerk Monday 8 May 2017. The meeting will (Julie McNair) on 01502 730768 or e-mail commence immediately after the Annual The Parish Council would like to acknowledge [email protected] Parish Council Meeting. the work that the late County Councillor Colin Website: http://hopton-on-sea-parish- Aldred carried out for Hopton residents over council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/ The Annual Parish Meeting is an Electors many years. Cllr. Aldred, and his wife, meeting at which any matter of relevance to attended many Parish Council meetings, the parish may be discussed in open forum. providing monthly reports on County matters and helping residents with their enquiries. We The Parish Council would like to encourage all send condolences to Esther and family. groups and organisations in the Village to submit a report detailing how your group has managed over the past year. Successes, pitfalls and anyway the Parish Council might be able to help in the future. If you could please submit your report to the Clerk of the Council by Tuesday 18 April it would be appreciated. Copies of all reports submitted will be available at the Annual Parish Meeting.
The Annual Parish Council meeting is being held on Monday 8 May 2017 in the Village Hall commencing at 7pm. All welcome to attend.
PG6 Read the magazine online at www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk HOPTON-ON-SEA PARISH COUNCIL Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 13 March 2017 at the Village Hall Station Road Hopton-on-Sea Great Yarmouth NR31 9BE commencing at 7pm.
Present: Parish Cllrs: Colin Sykes (Chairman), Chris Garratt (Vice- seconded by Cllr. Lawrence and unanimously agreed to approve the Chairman), Dennis Ball, Ian Constable, Lennie Gent, George Lawrence, payments. Laura Sykes, John Tonks. 6. To accept the notes previously circulated of the Regular Events Also present: Julie McNair, Clerk to the Council, Borough Cllrs. Carl Advisory Committee meeting held on 7 February 2017. Annison and Andy Grant and sixteen members of the public. To consider and agree the following Committee recommendations: (i) The Parish Council has a 50/50 fun/information stall at the Summer Fete to be held on Sunday 20 August 2017. Clerk has offered to man The Chairman pointed out some housekeeping matters in relation the stall. to the fire alarm, mobile phones, emergency exits etc. ii) An additional refuse collection in the village takes place on Saturday 7 October 2017. Quotation received from GYB Services 1. To consider apologies for absence. £320.25. Apologies received from Parish Cllr. Julian Canham and Borough It was proposed by Cllr. Constable that the notes of the Regular Cllr. Sue Hacon. Events Advisory Committee meeting held on 7 February 2017 be accepted as read, and that recommendations i) and ii) above be The Chairman paid tribute, and gave thanks, to the late County Cllr. approved. This was seconded by Cllr. L. Sykes and unanimously Colin Aldred for his work with the Parish Council and the community. agreed. Cllr. Constable advised that Cllrs. help will be needed at the summer fete. 2. To receive declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda and consider any requests for dispensation. 7. To accept the notes previously circulated of the Policies and The following personal interests were declared:- Finance Advisory Committee meeting held on 13 February 2017. Item 10. Cllr. L. Sykes declared a personal interest as she attended To consider and agree the following Committee recommendations: the conference in question. i) To approve the Asset Register, Risk Assessment, Business Item 10. Cllr. C. Sykes declared a personal interest as he is the Continuity Plan and Councillor Listing as updated. husband of Cllr. L. Sykes. It was proposed by Cllr. Garratt that the notes of the Policies & Item 8.i). Cllr. Constable declared a personal interest as he knows Finance Advisory Committee meeting held on 13 February 2017 be the electrician who quoted for work. accepted as read. This was seconded by Cllr. C. Sykes and Item 13.iii). Cllr. J. Tonks declared a personal interest as the unanimously agreed. proposed development is in close proximity to his dwelling. It was further proposed by Cllr. Garratt that recommendation i) There were no requests for dispensation. above be approved. This was seconded by Cllr. Lawrence and unanimously agreed. Cllr. Garratt advised that the Standing Orders 3. To confirm the Minute of the Parish Council Meeting held on 13 and Financial Regulations are currently under review. February 2017. It was proposed by the Chairman to approve and adopt the Minute. 8. To accept the notes previously circulated of the Amenities This was seconded by Cllr. Garratt and unanimously agreed. Minute Advisory Committee re Recreation Ground held on 16 February signed by the Chairman. 2017. To consider and agree the following Committee recommendations: 4. Resolution to suspend the meeting for Borough Councillors' i) To purchase soap dispensers, electric hand dryers and toilet roll Reports. holders as per the quotation from Pink Office at £324.60 plus VAT. It was proposed by Cllr. Ball, seconded by Cllr. Garratt and Quotation received from PNG Electrical Services to carry out various unanimously agreed to suspend the meeting. works at the Pavilion Building amounts to £895.00 plus VAT. B. Cllr. Carl Annison advised that the issue of litter along the A47 is ii) To purchase a water testing kit from Water Safe Solutions at to be discussed at the next GYBC Environmental Committee £43.75 plus VAT. meeting. There is some question as to whether Highways England It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the notes of the Amenities or GYBC has responsibility for clearing litter on the A47. Advisory Committee meeting held on 16 February 2017 be The White Hart Public House is being refurbished and should re- accepted as read. This was seconded by Cllr. Ball and unanimously open late summer. agreed. After pressure from B. Cllrs. Annison and Grant, a bus timetable has A quotation has been received from Gibb Tools and Supplies on a now been installed at the main stop on the Lowestoft Road. like for like basis to that of Pink Office at the lower price of £293.14 B. Cllr. Andy Grant advised that the A47 at Hopton is now the plus VAT. recognised cycle way from Great Yarmouth to Lowestoft. A quotation from PNG Electrical Services was discussed and Cllr. There is an increase of £5 a year per household across the Borough Constable provided a breakdown of the items requiring for Council tax. repair/replacement/installation with a total figure of £895.00 plus A new grass cutting timetable has been prepared by GYB Services. VAT. [Grass at Hopton has been cut this week]. Some discussion took place regarding the necessity and cost of The meeting was reconvened. these works. The Pavilion Building is an asset for the community that has been 5. To receive and consider the Clerk's reports:- neglected over a period of time and now requires this level of I) Correspondence as listed and circulated to all Cllrs. spending to make it fit for purpose. However it was recognized that ii) Planning applications received. 06/17/0114/F Whitehouse Farm some items were not as important as others and the Amenities Cottage Hall Road. Two storey side, single storey rear extensions. Advisory Committee should prioritise the items. Porch extensions. With the Planning Committee for consideration. It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the quotations from Water Safe 06/17/0125/F 19 The Fairway Off Links Road. Extension to garage Solutions, Gibb Tools and Supplies and PNG Electrical Services be with flat roof to pitched, rear of garage to be used as utility room, 3 accepted, and the Amenities Advisory Committee to determine the Velux windows in new garage roof. Replace wooden boundary priority for the various electrical works as broken down in the PNG fence with brick construction. With the Planning Committee. quotation. This was seconded by Cllr. Lawrence and unanimously Planning Permissions Granted by GYBC. None. agreed.
iii) Finance. Nine cheques from the business current account and To accept the notes from the site information meeting held on 22 two direct debits totalling £4,685.87. It was proposed by Cllr. Gent, February 2017.
Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG7 To consider the following:- It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the notes of the Amenities i) A 2 yd skip be on site and the plant room, and other rooms, to be Advisory Committee re Ruins meeting held on 2 March 2017 be cleared out. W.T. Waste can supply a skip for £78.50 plus VAT. accepted as read. This was seconded by Cllr. Lawrence and ii) Repair of the damaged goal posts. MH Goals have provided a unanimously agreed. verbal quotation to repair, maximum £250.00. Following discussion it was further proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that iii) Purchase of two boot grills and net hooks. Quotation from MH recommendation i) above be approved. This was seconded by Cllr. Goals at £371.50 plus VAT. Gent and unanimously agreed. iv) Purchase and installation of a secure metal storage unit (similar to a 6' x 3' galvanised secure steel caravan box – approx. £500) to be 12. To accept the notes marked “A” previously circulated of the fixed to the side of the east wall of the pavilion building, to store the Employment Advisory Committee meeting held on 20 February lining machine, nets and cleaning materials. 2017. v) Purchase and installation of a new litter bin near the north To consider and agree the following recommendations:- entrance of the ground. Quotation from GYB Services at £360.00 i) All Councillors to complete an up to date Training and plus VAT. Once per week emptying at £52 per annum. Development Plan form to be submitted to the Clerk by 10 April It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the notes from the site 2017. information meeting held on 22 February 2017 be accepted as read. ii) The matter of a “handy person” be reviewed again by the This was seconded by Cllr. Lawrence and unanimously agreed. Employment Advisory Committee in July 2017 to allow sufficient Cllr. L. Sykes commented that Cllr. Ball had also offered the use of time to monitor the work of GYB Services in clearing leaves/litter some disused kitchen cabinets to store cleaning equipment at the picking etc. Pavilion Building. In relation to item iv) above, the proposed It was proposed by Cllr. C. Sykes that notes marked “A” of the storage box is needed to house the white lining pitch equipment. Employment Advisory Committee meeting held on 20 February Some discussion took place regarding the storage box. The cost 2017 be accepted as read. This was seconded by Cllr. Garratt and would be £475.00 including VAT from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. unanimously agreed. It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the matter of the storage box It was further proposed by Cllr. C. Sykes that recommendations i) be deferred until Members of the Amenities Advisory Committee and ii) above be approved. This was seconded by Cllr. Gent and had been able to view a similar box in situ at the Haven site. This was unanimously agreed. seconded by Cllr. Gent and unanimously agreed. It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that items i), ii), iii) and v) be 13. To receive a brief update on matters arising from Minutes:- approved. This was seconded by Cllr. Lawrence. In relation to item i) Feedback from the defibrillator training organised by Jayne ii), Cllr. Constable advised that MHS Goals would jet wash the poles, Biggs, Friday 17 February, 6pm in the small hall. Cllr. Tonks reinstate the net gulleys inside the posts and replace net and post advised it was an interesting and informative evening attended by hooks. The cost includes collection and delivery. In relation to item 11 residents. iii), Cllr. Constable advised that the two boot grills are heavy duty, in ii) Feedback from the annual village litter pick held on Sunday 5 a concrete base, 4ft long with metal work across the top. In relation March 2017. Cllr. Constable thanked residents and GYB Services to item v), some discussion took place regarding the quotation, for their support. Despite the wet weather, 20 bags of rubbish were which is the cheapest price obtained. The proposal was collected by the volunteers. unanimously agreed. iii) Public Consultation reminder Wednesday 15 March 2017 in the Village Hall, organised by Norfolk Property Services 9. To accept the notes previously circulated of the Planning regarding proposed development HO05 in the Village. Details Advisory Committee re Neighbourhood Plan held on 22 are included in the March edition of Village News, on the Parish February 2017. Council's website and noticeboards. Residents are encouraged to It was proposed by Cllr. L. Sykes that the notes of the Planning attend. Advisory Committee re Neighbourhood Plan meeting held on 22 iv) Parish Councillor vacancies to be filled by co-option. An advert February 2017 be accepted as read. There were no further has been published in the March edition of Village News, on the recommendations from that Advisory Committee. The proposal website and noticeboards seeking candidates to fill the vacancies. was seconded by Cllr. Constable and unanimously agreed. For more information please contact the Clerk. Cllr. L. Sykes advised that the Borough Council has confirmed the whole of Hopton-on-Sea Parish is now designated a 14. To consider a “Citizen of the Year” award to be presented at the Neighbourhood Area under the Localism Act 2011 with effect from Annual Parish Meeting in 2018, and yearly thereafter. 7 March 2017. This is the first formal stage of the Neighbourhood Several other local Parish Councils organise this type of award. It Plan making process and the Parish Council can now start to would be to honour a special resident who has contributed to the formally prepare the Neighbourhood Plan. community over the past year, either helping another individual, a group or organisation, or perhaps gone the extra mile for the 10. To authorise Cllr. L. Sykes' attendance at a Planning Conference benefit of the whole community. Parish Councillors would be held at Mildenhall on 9 March 2017 and payment of conference exempt from entry. An article seeking nominations could be fee. published in the January to March editions of Village News. The Cllr. L. Sykes provided an overview of the Planning Conference, outright winner, with the most nominations, would be presented including workshops that she attended. The event was organised by with a Certificate at the Annual Parish Meeting each year, the Suffolk Association of Local Council. A written report will be commencing May 2018. provided to all Cllrs. The fee is £75 plus VAT. Some discussion took Following discussion, some Cllrs. felt there would be a suitable place regarding the request for retrospective approval and why this candidate for an award this year. It was proposed by Cllr. Gent that was necessary. It was proposed by Cllr. Constable that the fee be this matter be referred to the Policies & Finance Advisory paid and that due consideration is given to timely communication in Committee with a view to making a recommendation at the April the future. This was seconded by Cllr. Gent and agreed by majority Parish Council meeting. This was passed by majority vote (7 in vote (5 in favour, 1 opposed – Cllrs. L. Sykes and C. Sykes did not favour, 1 abstention). vote). 15. To read Parish Councillors' Reports (previously submitted in 11. To accept the notes previously circulated of the Amenities writing). Advisory Committee re Ruins Opening Ceremony held on 2 i) To accept the notes previously circulated of the Northern Parishes March 2017. Liaison Group Meeting held on 13 March 2017. To consider and agree the following recommendation:- £“„¤§N…·‹‡¶”†´@£·§g„»@c†„N¥´@”¤ƒ¶·§¿£”@t«‹”„¤£§N@”£ƒ¤•»§@¥RPQW@m£„ƒ«QS@¶·«¤†§@‡»‹·“g„¶…•@l‹£”·p„‹«¤”@n¶»„·»«¤@¶'·»¤”@»«»«£@s´–¤”cN@c†„¥´@•„¶”¤§¿£@i» I) Bird boxes to be purchased and installed at suitable locations in the garden of the ruins, paid for with an anonymous donation of £40.
PG8 Read the magazine online at www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk 16. Resolution to suspend the meeting for the Public Forum. Problem with parked vehicles? It was proposed by Cllr. Tonks to suspend the meeting. This was seconded by Cllr. Lawrence and unanimously agreed. Are you parking considerately? Perhaps too close to a junction, or A summary of items raised follows:- blocking the pavement causing an obstruction? Many complaints i) Was there a risk assessment in relation to the wooden steps and are received about inconsiderate parking at the junction of Misburgh slope installed by Natural England? Way and Coast Road during school drop off and pick up times. Natural England passed the enquiry to Norfolk County Council. B. Norfolk Constabulary and the Headteacher have been notified of Cllr. Grant will progress the matter. offending vehicle registration numbers. ii) The Council was thanked for its decision to allow dogs on leads in the Millennium Garden/Ruins for a trial period of six months. To report an incident telephone parking services at GYBC on 01493 Should residents see dog fouling in the area, please report it to the 846358 or e-mail [email protected] Parish Council. iii) Will the security fencing surrounding the Ruins be removed? At the present time landscaping works are being carried out so the Urgent Repairs? gate is closed. The fencing will be staying in place for the time being, but the matter will be added to a future Amenities Advisory If you would like to report a road or pathway that is in urgent need of Committee agenda for discussion. repair, phone local call rate 0344 800 8009. Is there a street light not The meeting was reconvened. working in your area? Phone 0344 800 8008 quoting the unique number on the column. If there is no number, give a location. 17. To confirm the date and time of the next meeting of Hopton-on- Sea Parish Council. Monday 10 April 2017, 7pm at Hopton Village Hall. Confirmed. Excess Rubbish Collection - Date for your Diary
18. In view of the confidential nature of the business to be The Parish Council will be organising a one-off additional refuse transaction, the Council will be excluding the public from this collection in Hopton for Saturday 7 October 2017. There will be meeting and will vote to do this by passing the following three drop-off points in the village where you will be able to take your resolution: excess rubbish. Further details will be included in future editions of “Pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to this magazine. Meetings) Act 1960 it is resolved that, because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, the public and the press leave the meeting during consideration of item 19 below.” Wildlife Welcome This was proposed by Cllr. Gent, seconded by Cllr. L. Sykes and unanimously agreed. The Parish Council would like to thank the resident who made a The public and any press left the meeting at 8.15pm. financial donation to purchase bird boxes to be installed in the Millennium Garden, site of the old St. Margaret's Ruins on Coast 19. To accept the strictly confidential notes marked “B”, previously Road. Bird boxes have now been purchased from Lound Garden circulated of the Employment Advisory Committee meeting held centre and by the time you read this, they should be installed and on 20 February 2017. ready for our small feathered friends to use. To consider and agree the Committee's recommendation. It was proposed by Cllr. C. Sykes that the strictly confidential notes marked “B” of the Employment Advisory Committee meeting Royal British Legion Caravan dated 20 February 2017 be accepted as read. This was seconded by Cllr. Gent and unanimously agreed. It was further proposed by Cllr. C. Sykes that the recommendation of the Employment Advisory Committee outlined in the strictly confidential notes marked “B” be approved. The Chairman provided a detailed explanation regarding the salary scale and spinal column points. The Clerks salary would be increased by two spinal column points with effect from 1 April 2017. The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Gent and unanimously agreed.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.40pm.
Signed: …………………………… The Royal British Legion mobile caravan will be visiting Hopton on Dated: ……………………………. Saturday 3 June. The drop-in event is being held at the car park of the Recreation Ground Lowestoft Road Hopton on Sea between These minutes are in draft format and unconfirmed until approved 11am and 4pm. at the next Parish Council meeting. The Clerk to the Parish Council c a n b e c o n t a c t e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g w a y s : - e - m a i l The Royal British Legion helps the Armed Forces community and can [email protected] Tel: 01502 730768 or in person provide support and information to those currently serving in the at the village hall, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to Military, retired personnel and families. Why not pop in and have a 1 . 3 0 p m . We b s i t e : h t t p : / / h o p t o n - o n - s e a - p a r i s h - chat with officers at the event. council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/ For more information contact the Legion on 0808 802 8080 or visit rbl.org.uk
Stamp Fair
The next Stamp Fair taking place in the Village Hall is on Sunday 2 April, 10am to 3pm. Free admission. All welcome.
Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG9 Easter Children's Colouring Competition Entry
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PG10 Read the magazine online at www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Dear Editor Hopton Parish Council As the weather starts to get better, it looks NEXT MEETING DATES like we are about to be plagued by a certain religious group again. They called earlier Hopton on Sea Parish Council today in Potters Drive (28 February). When meetings take place on the second approached, they said that they were not Monday each month commencing at acting illegally, and not cold calling. I am sure 7pm in Hopton Village Hall. Notice of the Police would not attend if it were legal. the meetings, with a copy of the On the low numbered end of Potters Drive, Agenda, are posted on the notice there are several elderly and disabled boards in the village before each members, who are in their late 80's. It can be meeting. Minutes are published in very difficult and annoying when they do Helping the Police to Help Us Village News magazine and displayed manage to get to the door, and it's a cold on the notice boards. A public forum caller standing there. Dear Resident takes place during each session where you can raise issues that are of concern You may recall a couple months ago I wrote in Firstly, let me introduce myself. My name is to you. We look forward to seeing you Village News about extending an invitation Rona and I am the Neighbourhood Watch for the rest of Potters Drive to join the at the next meeting. If you are unable single point of contact for all of the NR31 Neighbourhood Watch/No Cold Calling to attend a Parish Council meeting but postcode area. I am also a Police Support Zone. I extend that invitation again and will would like to speak to a Councillor Volunteer. send full details upon request. There is no please use the contact telephone work to be done on your part. numbers listed. The Parish Council Neighbourhood Watch is the only National Charity where communities protect Office at the Village Hall is open My contact details: themselves and others through sharing and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Name: Richard Brewer delivering crime prevention techniques. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Tel: (01502) 732303 will not be answered if you withhold your number Please would you consider becoming a Next meeting dates: Mobile: (07486) 039744 coordinator or member of our group? 10 April, 8 May, 12 June, 10 July, Email: [email protected] Membership is FREE. There are already a lot 14 August, 11 September, 9 Address: 20 Potters Drive of schemes running in Hopton but it would be
October, 13 November, 11 good to have more. All it means is keeping a Regards watch for anything that does not look or feel December 2017. Richard Brewer right, maybe a neighbour's door being left open for a long time or perhaps someone There are current vacancies within loitering in the street. If you spot anything your Parish Council. Please see larger then please do let me know if you do not want advert in this magazine or contact the to call the Police yourself. If a neighbour goes Clerk for more details and an on holiday, just keep an eye on their home for application form. 30 them. I am sure they would do the same for you.
Your Parish Councillors are:- As the levels of Police goes down due to budget cuts we, as Neighbourhood Watch Colin Sykes 01502 730998 Most of the roads in Hopton are 30mph. members, will come more and more into our Chairman Please adhere to the speed limit. own as the eyes and ears for the Police. If the Thank you. Police are not aware of an incident, because it Chris Garratt 01502 731287 hasn't been reported to them, then they Vice-Chairman cannot put into action any support for the Dennis Ball 01502 731927 victim. Detection of a crime cannot take place and offender/s, when caught, be dealt with. Julian Canham 01502 735724 INVITATION TO Ian Constable 07826 840415 As a member you would receive a weekly Lennie Gent 07801 827552 ALL RESIDENTS email itemising all the relevant crimes to the NR31 postcode area along with alerts about George Lawrence 07803 829428 Residents are invited to attend an telephone and cyber scams which are such a Laura Sykes 01502 730998 Official Opening Ceremony to big part of our daily lives these days. John Tonks 07956 873232 celebrate the successful completion of the old St. Margaret's Ruins Project Please take a few minutes to think about Julie McNair 01502 730768 (office) to stabilise the walls and tower. The joining and the benefits that it would bring Clerk to Council Rt Revd Graham James, Lord Bishop not only to you but also to our area making it a e-mail: [email protected] of Norwich will be in attendance to safer and friendlier neighbourhood for all. unveil the Information Board, I look forward to hearing from you soon. Your Borough Councillors: followed by history tours of the Ruins and light refreshments. The history Kind regards, Rona Benson. Carl Annison 01493 656854 book “Hopton on Sea, Exploring the Andy Grant 07754 512152 Past” will be on sale. Gorleston Police Station, Suffield Road, Sue Hacon 01493 444271 Gorleston, Norfolk NR31 7AW The event is taking place on Sunday Email: [email protected] 23 April 2017, commencing at 1pm at Tel: 07789338729 Your MP: the Old St. Margaret's Ruins, Coast Brandon Lewis 01493 854550 Road, Hopton on Sea NR31 9BT
Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG11 Recreation Ground News Seachange Arts Could You Support A Young Person With Special Educational Needs? You may have seen the newly installed SeaChange Arts, is an arts charity based in wooden posts surrounding the car park of the Great Yarmouth at the Drill House on York Want to contribute to your community, meet Recreation Ground (Lowestoft Road Road. We offer a range of circus skills and new people, gain new skills and maybe even entrance). Some of the old posts were rotten performance based classes to children and enhance your career? Try volunteering! and/or missing. The Parish Council has paid adults, as well as organising the annual “Out for the new posts and installation, including There International Festival of Circus & Street Volunteering Matters Futures Project enables red reflective fronts to the latest 9 Arts”. young people with special educational needs replacement posts and those replaced in the and disabilities to play an active role in their last 18 months. Circus Tots: Run every Tuesday, 10-11am, a community with the support of trained fun and relaxed way for young children (ages: volunteers. The project aims to increase the A new litter bin is shortly to be installed near 2-4) to get to grips with circus activities and confidence of the young people by offering the north entrance of the Recreation Ground. games. In turn helping with balance, them the opportunity to try new activities and This has been purchased by the Parish coordination and social skills. Classes are led develop new friendships. Council and will be emptied weekly by GYB by professional tutors Dizzy O' Dare, who Services. perform regularly with us at the Drill House Do any of the following appeal to you: and the festival. supporting a young person with additional The goal posts have been sent away for much needs - volunteering in a charity shop, or needed repair work and the external Pavilion Last Thursdays: Held on the last Thursday of outdoors with gardening or conservation Building lights are also being repaired. every month from 6-11pm. An opportunity activities, or serving refreshments to for local artists and event organisers to residents in a care home, or supporting their The Norfolk & Suffolk Probation Service, network, share ideas and projects, with food mechanical skills in a car workshop, or… the Unpaid Work Unit, have been clearing moss and drink, in a relaxing environment. list of possibilities is endless! Let us know from the ground in the car park area and, your particular interests and we will aim to subject to full consultation with the Pizza & Tipples: Run fortnightly on a Friday, 4- match you with a young person who will community, fencing to the front of the 11pm, a chance to enjoy an evening of freshly benefit from your own enthusiasm and recreation ground may be replaced in the cooked wood-fired pizza, alongside tipples experience. future. and live entertainment. Join us for an after school family treat or an alternative Friday TO FIND OUT MORE PLEASE CONTACT The Parish Council also arranges for the evening. VICKI ON 01366 385 839 OR EMAIL Probation Service to carry out gardening [email protected] works at the churchyard of St. Margaret's Further information on all these activities can Church Lowestoft Road between February be found at www.seachangearts.org.uk and October each year. T: +44 (0)1493 745458
PG12 Read the magazine online at www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Village News is delivered FREE every month Alternative larger sizes available. to 1,400 homes in Hopton & published on Special offer: 12 months advertising for the the Parish Council’s wesbite price of 10 (advance payment required) 9x6cm Black & White £14pm Colour £22pm 9x18cm Black & White £33pm Colour £55pm
APRIL 2017
Monday – Main Hall 1 Thursday Hall 2 Zumba Fitness 9am Contact George 07584244154 6.00 – 7.00pm Adult Tap. Contact Charlotte 01502 732048 Bowls Club 1.30 – 4.00pm contact Frances on 01502 733232 Friday Hall 1 Belly Dancing Class 7.30 – 8.30pm. Contact Carole 01502 Latin Rhythms 9.15 to 10.15am Contact George 581499 07584244154 Zumba Gold 10.20 to 11.20am Contact George Monday – Smaller Hall 2 07584244154 Pilates 10am – 11am Contact Hayley to book 07767 Youth Club 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Karen: 07741 464781 864568 Liz: 07729 093748 (Term time only) 4pm to 5pm - Charlotte Wood contact 01502 732048 Parish Council Meeting (10th April) 7.00 start. All welcome. Friday Hall 2 Contact Julie 01502 730768 Youth Club 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Karen: 07741 464781 Whole body toning exercise class 7pm – 8 pm Contact Liz: 07729 093748 (Term time only) Gillian 01502 732488 Saturday Hall 1 Tuesday Hall 1 Bowls Club 1.30 – 4.00pm Contact Frances 015023 733232 BBarre Less 9.15 to 10.15am Contact George 07584244154 Saturday Hall 2 Slimming World Classes 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Contact Academy of Dance Contact Charlotte 01502 732048 (Term Debbie 01493 441180 time only) 8.30am -10am Ballet Tuesday Hall 2 10am – 10.45 Toddlers Ballet 3 to 5 years Pilates 10.20 to 11.20am Contact George 07584244154 11am – 11.45 Primary Ballet 6years + Spiritualist Church and Healing Centre. 11.45 – 3pm Charlotte Wood 6.45 – 7.45pm Healing 8.00 – 9.30pm Class Sunday Hall 1 Hall for hire. Phone for rates 01502 730768 Wednesday Hall 1 Phoenix Karate School. Contact Vivianne 01502 730171 Sunday Hall 2 6.00pm – 7.00pm Juniors 5+ Spiritualist Church and Healing Centre 7.00pm – 8.00pm Seniors 7.00 - 9.00pm Divine Service
Wednesday Hall 2 Events: Adult tap 7pm to 8pm. Contact Charlotte 01502 732048 1st – Tea Dance for more information contact John & Liz Foster 01502 731222 Thursday Hall 1 2nd – Stamp Fair for more information contact Mr & Mrs Line Dancing 10.30 to 12pm contact Jane 07788408801 Allaker 01502 563759 Tea Dance (weekly) 2.30pm to 4.30pm Contact John and Liz 01502 731222 Power Yoga 6.00pm to 7pm Contact Suzi 07875 331139 Zumba Fitness 7.15pm to 8.00pm. Contact Charlotte 01502 732048
Village News - Hopton-on-Sea PG13 Some of These Questions and Answers May be of Interest to Residents Walking for Fun and Fitness (plus health and happiness) Question - My Mother is housebound but really does need to see a dentist. Her old dentist (last visited many years ago) cannot help her. Are there “travelling” dentists? Walk East Norfolk organise many walks in the Borough, from a slow stroll over a mile to Answer - The Community Dental Service provides treatment for people who may not otherwise more invigorating and lengthy walks. A receive dental care, such as your Mother. programme of walks can be found on their website at www.walkeastnorfolk.co.uk or pop You can contact them by either contacting your local Community Dental Service (number in into the village hall for a list of local walks. All your local telephone book) or by going to NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. The call is charged at local walks are categorised according to length, rate and the service is open 24 hours per day. suitability for beginners, and whether on a firm flat surface or rough terrain. Question - My brother, who is a pensioner lives in Spain. He is a British National who has lived there for the past five years after retiring from work. He lived and worked in Britain for Here are just a few of the walks taking place all his life before retirement. He now has a health problem and wants to come back to my locally in April. home and have treatment under the NHS. However, he has been advised that he is not entitled to free treatment and will have to be treated as a tourist and pay for his treatment Thursdays 6, 13, 20, 27 April, 10am meeting in advance. Is this the case? at Gorleston Yacht Pond Car Park NR31 6PL. D i s t a n c e 2 m i l e s a l o n g G o r l e s t o n Answer - Yes, the Government is trying to cut the cost of a healthcare loophole that allows Promenade. Suitable for all. foreigners to travel to the UK for treatment and receive it free when they would have to pay for it in the country where they live. Unfortunately this includes British people who have chosen to There is a new walk at Lound, taking in the live elsewhere in Europe. lakes, meeting at Lound Lakes Car Park NR31 9AU at 10.30am on Friday 21 April. The walk Question - I think my health situation qualifies me to register as a disabled person as I is approximately 3 miles. understand I can then claim some benefits for myself. Can you tell me how I register as a disabled person? There are plenty of other walks organised. Take a look at their website Answer - You can register as a disabled person with your local council. They have a statutory www.walkeastnorfolk.co.uk for full details. duty to keep records of disabled people in their area in order to allow councils to plan appropriate services. The council may then check with your GP to seek verification of your disability. Once you are registered you can then receive some concessions as a disabled person such as reduced public transport fares. Being registered as disabled will also stand as proof when applying for discounts from non council services/facilities e.g. British Rail Discount Card
Question - As a pensioner I have been told that I can register with my gas and electrical company for free services. What are they please?
Answer - Gas and electricity suppliers should have a Priority Service Register which gives certain groups of people free services. The group includes pensioners, disabled people, blind and visually impaired people, people with hearing impairments or people who are chronically sick.
The free services available are a free safety check of your gas appliances including fitting special controls and adaptations to help make your gas and electricity appliances easier to use and a Password Scheme that can protect you against bogus callers who pretend to be from your energy suppliers. Easter Giggles
Membership of the scheme also entitles you to extra advance warning if your electricity supply How do you know the Easter Bunny has to be cut off for planned work and you can have your bills or a copy of them sent to a friend is really smart? or relatives if you feel this would be helpful. Because he's an egghead.
There are also other benefits in that if everyone who is living in your home is eligible to become What happened to the Easter Bunny when a Member and there are circumstances when your gas supply has been disrupted or turned off he misbehaved at school? for safety reasons, then your gas transporter will provide you with alternative cooking and He was eggspelled! heating facilities. Bills can also be sent in Braille, large print or via a tape. To become a Member look on the back of your gas or electricity bill for the phone number and address of your supplier What day does an Easter egg and contact them to join. hate the most? Fry-days. Question - I would like to arrange to be buried at sea. How can this be arranged and have you any idea of the cost? Why did the Easter egg hide? He was a little chicken! Answer - To be buried at sea you have to obtain a licence, for which there is no charge from the Dept. for the Environment, Food and Rural affairs (DEFRA). Burial at sea is only arranged at What do you call a rabbit with fleas? specific locations approved by DEFRA. Off the South Coast there is an approved location near Bugs Bunny! Newhaven in Sussex and to the West of the Isle of Wight. What do you get if you pour boiling water Funeral directors can arrange the burial for you or you could contact a charity such as The down a rabbit hole? Maritime Volunteer Service. They have a vessel which is licensed by DEFRA to carry out A hot cross bunny committals in conjunction with your undertakers. To contact your local DEFRA look in your local telephone book and to contact the Maritime Volunteer Service call 01892 853500 How do bunnies stay healthy? Eggercise Able Community Care The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TZ What do you call a mischievous egg? Tel: 01603 764567 E mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uk-care.com A practical yolker
PG14 Read the magazine online at www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Drugs at Hopton
Very rarely does our small village get major press and social media coverage, but it certainly did when drugs with a street value of £50M were washing up on Hopton's beach in February.
National Crime Agency officers were called to investigate the discovery of around 360 kilos of cocaine that had washed up on Hopton beach, with ore parcels discovered washed ashore at Caister and Kessingland. Police and Border Force officers initially attended the scene and secured the holdalls that contained cocaine.
The total amount of suspected cocaine seized is estimated to be around 360 kilos, which if cut and sold on the streets could have had a potential value of upwards of £50 million.
The Friends of old St. Margaret's Ruin
Inside the ruins work on the floor at the western end has been completed and the floor at the eastern end has been cleared of debris ready for grass seeding.
In the Millennium Gardens the rose bed has been weeded and dug over. The small bed has been tidied up and edged. In the orchard area the tree pits have been weeded. Two of our volunteers have generously funded the replacement for an apple tree that died last year.
A Hopton resident has kindly donated several shrubs that have now been planted along the back border.
Graham Mills
Hopton on Sea Youth Club
Firstly this month, we have to begin to say how desperately sad we were to hear of the passing of Wendy Hicks. Wendy, and her husband Ken, have been huge supporters of the Youth Club from the day it started. In 2013 Wendy celebrated a special birthday and very kindly asked for donations instead of presents; the outcome of this was that over £500 was raised for our club. Together with another extremely generous donation we received at the time, this enabled us to purchase our main pool table, craft material and other items that were required at the time. The pool table is still going strong and is very rarely seen not being used on a Friday evening.
Secondly, we have to say a huge thank you to Marion Hardisty. After starting the Youth Club, and working tirelessly as Chairperson until 2016, Marion has decided it is time to step down as a volunteer from our club. We will miss her dearly on Friday evenings. We wish you well Marion, and hope you enjoy some very much deserved relaxation time.
We will be sending a form home with all our members, asking you to update your contact details. This will enable us to get in touch with everyone quickly, and at short notice, if required. Extra forms can be obtained from the Village Hall entrance on Friday evenings, or by contacting us direct.
We welcome ideas of activities that the youngsters would like us to look into. We have had music evenings, karaoke nights, birds of prey and games nights. If you have any suggestions with similar events, please let us know. We are open on Friday evenings in the village hall during school term times, from 7pm until 9pm, and membership is open to youngsters from Hopton, Corton and Blundeston, currently Year 5 up to 17 years of age. All our senior volunteers are DBS checked.
Please contact Liz or Karen on the numbers below. Alternatively, you can call in to see us at the Village Hall. Contacts: Liz: 07729 093748 Karen: 07412 941276
Photo of Wendy Hicks making cards with members of the Youth Club