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Inside this Issue: Keeping Safe Online • Airplay • Base Support Group Issue 1 2020 £Free The official publication of Royal Air Force Marham The official publication of Royal Air Force Marham Cover Image photographer is Sgt Matthews www.marhammattersonline.co.uk ISSUE 4 2020 MARHAM MATTERS 1 www.marhammattersonline.co.uk MARHAM MATTERS Quality counts Huge congratulations to Site Manager, Tim Walsingham, for winning an NHBC Pride In The Job Award for a 5th consecutive year at Swan’s Nest Phase 4 Launch A-Rated for energy e ciency 2, 3 and 4 bedroom TH homes and bungalows built on an award-winning 25 JULY development in the attractive town of Swa ham. 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All precautions are NEWS taken to ensure accuracy. Advertisements are accepted on the understanding that they conform Station Warrant Officer to the British Code of Advertising Practice. This From the Editor magazine is published by kind permission of ............................................................ 08 the Station Commander. All Images © Crown As I write this foreword for some members of our Copyright 2020, unless otherwise stated. 207 SQN we are at the start of the community this has been an traditional summer holidays. incredibly difficult year. If you StocKists: The new Business as Usual Many places have started are struggling please speak The Surgery, Marham, Manor Farm Medical to open back up again and out, please talk to someone. Centre, Swaffham, Plowright Medical Centre, .............................................................09 everyone is getting used If you don’t feel you can talk Swaffham, The Surgery, Swaffham, Howdale to the ‘new normal’ of to your family and friends or Surgery, Downham Market, Hollies Veterinary Local Hospital wearing face coverings in colleagues the Padres and Clinic, Downham Market, The Crossings Veterinary Clinic, Downham Market, The Grove Veterinary ............................................................ 10 public places, lots of hand SSAFA are always there to listen Surgery, Swaffham, Priory Centre, Downham washing/sanitising and and to help where they can, Market, Lynn News, King’s Lynn, St Martin’s at A day at the Paw-ffice keeping your distance from their details are all on page 20 Shouldham VA Primary School, Marham Infant those you don’t live with. Thank you to everyone who School, Marham Junior School, Downham ............................................................ 12 has sent in articles for this Market Academy, Nicholas Hammond Academy, There has been a chance for edition. We look forward Swaffham, Town Halls in Downham Market, 617 SQN some extended families to to reading more of what Kings Lynn and Swaffham, BAE, Warton, Armed meet up but there has also you’re all up to in the next Forces Careers Office in Norwich, Cambridge ............................................................. 14 been a chance for families issue. Don’t forget to send and Peterborough, Royal Air Force Association in Downham Market, Downham Market Air Cadets, Survival Skills who have lost someone your articles through to me All other RAF bases. to start grieving together. by the deadline below. ............................................................. 16 We must all remember that Diane 4 MARHAM MATTERS ISSUE 4 2020 ‘Deliver Battle Winning Air Power for Current and Future Operations’ MARHAM MATTERS Station Commander’s Foreword We are still open! And practising social distancing... COVID-19 continues to dominate news headlines and will likely do so for some time. It has ...Please be patient affected almost every part of and help us protect our our daily lives and, for some of our families, has had a staff and each other profound and sometimes tragic consequence due to the loss of loved ones. Therefore, on behalf of everyone associated with RAF Marham, I offer my sincerest condolences to anyone who has suffered bereavement or hardship in recent months. Looking forward from a Station perspective, we are progressing back towards a degree of normality in our day-to-day business. The Squadrons are back up and running at a high tempo, which is essential for a real team effort and thank you. Kings Lynn - 01553 773168 Defence to remain resolute in As we move into the second Downham Market - 01366 386655 its obligations to the nation; part of 2020, a year we will www.londonroadvets.co.uk particularly when the world never forget, I ask everyone to is becoming an increasingly remain cautious as we transition unstable place. Critically, 617 to normality and highlight the Squadron’s deployment on importance of not getting ahead TEL: 01366 387795 HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH was of government direction. Paradise Road, an outstanding achievement Downham Market, and a significant milestone But, most of all, I want to thank PE38 9HS towards developing a true everyone for the outstanding maritime capability; but it was way the community has acted Open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm the culmination of work from all during such a tough period. Saturday 8.00am to 12.00pm areas across the Station that set Jim the Squadron’s path for success – MOT Testing Servicing MOT repairs Fault Diagnosis Engine Remapping Deadline for Next Issue: 13th September Air Conditioning Please submit all entries for the next issue by the Motorbike Repairs date stated above Cars, motorcycles and quads Quad Repairs a family owned and run business No journey Bishops Travel have a wide range of vehicles is too big or available for hire to suit every occasion too small! Taxis, Minibuses, Coach Hire, Private Hire, Airport Transfers 01366 324307 07767304684 www.bishopstravel.co.uk Barnfield Farm, 263 The Drove, Barroway Drove, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0AN www.marhammattersonline.co.uk ISSUE 4 2020 MARHAM MATTERS 5 MARHAM MATTERS We Are Open! • Lots of Friendly Animals • Outdoor Play Fun • Pig Racing • Tractor Rides • Homemade Cakes and Lunches • October Half Term Fun! • Online Booking Essential “ We have made Church Farm a safe and fun environment for our returning visitors and families. PROTECT everyone, RESPECT everyone and ENJOY!” Elizabeth Esse (Owner) 6 MARHAM MATTERS ISSUE 4 2020 ‘Deliver Battle Winning Air Power for Current and Future Operations’ MARHAM MATTERS www.marhammattersonline.co.uk ISSUE 4 2020 MARHAM MATTERS 7 MARHAM MATTERS news RAF Marham and the FA CUP On Friday 26th June a small team from JOTA Aviation arrived at RAF Marham. They had just transported Norwich did not give up Manchester United