FREEREEPHAM LIFE YOUR Community Newspaper www.reephamlife.co.uk No. 8, November 2013 Diane retires, but her Pantry continues

DIANE Turner has retired after 34 years as proprietor of Diane’s Pantry, one of Reep- ham’s iconic shops in the Market Place. She

has sold the business to Debbie Abel and Photo: John Tym Sarah Chapman, who plan to maintain the shop’s independent tradition and retain the “Diane’s Pantry” name. Diane, who is Reepham born and bred, opened her first shop in 1979 in the thatch- ed cottage on Church Hill; needing bigger premises, she moved to the existing shop in the market square three years later. The kitchen was originally in the cel- l ar, where the stockroom is now located, and a room to the right of the store was set up as a coffee shop. However, health and safety regulations saw the kitchen being moved upstairs (where Diane was often to be seen mak- ing much of the freshly baked products sold daily) and the coffee shop closing owing Diane Turner (centre) has retired and hands over the keys to Diane’s Pantry, a long- standing business in Reepham, to Sarah Chapman (left) and Debbie Abel (right) to the lack of disability access in the build- ing, which was formerly an antiques shop. “Reepham is such a lovely community,” ing powder instead of flour. Diane’s Pantry has long championed she continued. “But you do have to be “I’ve also tried to source locally where “health foods” and “local products” even a people person and look after your cus- possible, to offer organic products, and to before such retail concepts became fash- tomers, going out of your way to get bits use ethical wholesalers and products for ionable. and pieces for your regulars. And you al- people with special dietary requirements. “We simply could not compete with su- ways have to try selling different things.” “I have enjoyed the past 34 years, but permarkets on price, so we had to offer Diane has also given sterling service to sometimes the rules and regulations other things that are a bit different or spe- Reepham for more than three decades, stopped me from doing certain things.” cial – as well as basic items that people having been involved in the local WI, New owners Debbie and Sarah said might buy as part of their weekly shop,” Chamber of Commerce and Town Coun- they have no plans to make drastic Diane explained. cil, among other organisations. changes to Diane’s Pantry in the imme- Having previously worked at Bonds café “I’ve been privileged to have employed diate future. (now John Lewis) in Norwich, she had al- lots of local girls – and some boys – over “This is such a good little business, and ways wanted to run her own business: “It’s the years. I’ve even had some of my fam- we didn’t want Reepham to lose such a been more of a lifestyle – and it has given ily work here at times, although one me a living over all these years. daughter did try making pies using bak- CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 

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Reepham Life, November 2013 3 news Reepham Life is published by Reepham Community Press EDITOR Geoff Fisher Another consultation on housing ADVERTISING Judy Holland BROADLAND District Council is giving cludes 0.5 hectares adjacent to the pri- DISTRIBUTION Tim Fryer residents an opportunity to comment on mary school to safeguard an area of land WEBSITE Jeremy Brockman two new proposed sites for housing de- for future expansion of the school. velopment in Reepham. Meanwhile, the 12.5-hectare site off Printed by: Colour Print, Norwich The six-week public consultation – “Site Broomhill Lane includes a concept to EDITORIAL ADDRESS Allocations – New potential sites put for- build 100-120 new homes on 4 hectares ward by promoters of development” – of the site, while on the remaining 8.5 Reepham Community Press will end at 5 pm on Monday 25 Novem- hectares it is proposed to build a new Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road ber. sports hall for Reepham High School, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT Broadland said a number of potential along with improvements to the manage- Tel: 01603 308158 Email: [email protected] development sites have been promoted by ment of school traffic and the extension Web: www.reephamlife.co.uk landowners/agents in reply to the recent and enhancement of school grounds. Preferred Options consultation exercise. Following this latest consultation, The views expressed in Reepham “Many of these sites have been consid- Broad land will assess all of the comments Life are not necessarily those of the ered previously, but some of the propos- that have been made before developing Publishers or the Editor als received are new sites or are materially a proposed submission version of the Site All material is strictly copyright and all different to those previously considered,” Allocations Development Plan Docu- rights reserved Broadland said in a statement. “The ment. Council is therefore seeking views on a It is intended that this will be published All materials submitted for publication, including letters to the number of new/modified sites.” in early 2014 and then submitted for ex- editor, may be edited for reasons of The new sites in Reepham are on Whit - amination later that year. space and clarity well Street and off Broomhill Lane,  An information display regarding the which are now Reepham Town Council’s proposed housing development site off Reepham Life, a free monthly preferred site options. Broomhill Lane will be held at Reepham newspaper, is supported by Reepham An outline scheme for 22 new homes High School on 11 November from 4.45 Town Council and Broadland District Council’s Small Grants Fund on Whitwell Street/Mill Road now in- pm to 6.45 pm.

Jeanette Overton named as finalist in hero award JEANETTE Overton of Reepham was one the elderly and disabled in Reepham. of the finalists for the Unsung Hero of the Jeanette has helped raise more than Year in the 2013 Stars of Norfolk Awards £315,000 through the fund. She also takes has been a member of the Dickleburgh held on Friday 18 October at St Andrews people on weekly outings and regular Royal British Legion women’s section for Hall, Norwich. shopping trips to Reepham, Aylsham and 60 years. She also won the Overall Star With her late husband Brian, Jeanette Dereham. of Norfolk award. established the Reepham Patient Care The winner of the Unsung Hero of the The awards received more than 300 Fund in 1991 to provide equipment for Year award was Joyce Hammond, who nominations across 14 categories.

Opening of the Bircham Centre Archive Rooms tion retrieval facility; the second, a paper THE Bircham Centre officially opened its by the Bircham Centre over many years. room for reading and research; and the Archive Rooms on 30 October. Three The collection has now been consoli- third displays exhibitions, memorabilia rooms, in the oldest part of the building dated, some of which dates back to Ro- and artefacts. in Market Place, Reepham, have been man and Anglo-Saxon times, into Archive The rooms are now open to the public carefully restored over recent months to Rooms that can be visited by the public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings house a collection of memorabilia and and used for local historical research and from 9 am to 1 pm; appointments can artefacts for Reepham and surrounding information purposes. also be made. parishes. The Archive consists of three rooms:  Full story in the December/January This collection has been held in trust the first houses a computer and informa- ed ition of Reepham Life. ART CLASSES Oil painting and watercolour. Individual tuition Classes at Cawston, Marsham, Hempton and Holt See my blog, tinasnorfolkartcourse.blogspot.co.uk, or phone for information, Clementina Sutton 01603 872441

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Please clear up after your dogs THANK you for including a piece about Reepham Nursery School in your last issue and highlighting our continuing need for a purpose-built building. At the moment, the nursery is locat- ed at the pavilion on Stimpson’s Piece, and recently we wanted to take the children for an autumn walk. We have so many great things to see there: conkers, acorns, leaves of every colour – and a whole lot of dog mess, which one child stood in. Please, dog owners, clear up after your dogs, wherever they poo! Just be- cause you’re on grass and not on a pavement does not mean that little feet won’t be walking there. Obviously, the nursery staff went out “Which would you like dear? It’s your future.” and cleaned it up. But we shouldn’t have to put “clean up” dog mess on our risk However, it is essential to remember by the electricity substation; assessment before we take children out that Reepham developed as a market  restricted car parking areas with no to enjoy and explore such a lovely space. town in the days when farmers walk- spare land to use for that purpose in Rachael Jones, ed their livestock to market and thus had or near the town centre; Crown Meadow, Reepham a catchment area of around 7-8 miles.  services: the water supply is said to Further, the road system and original be inadequate for future expansion Sparham contact wanted town were controlled by the require- and the drainage/sewage issues are

AS St Thomas à Becket trained at Mer- ments of earlier periods, when the pertinent as the lie of the land pres- letters @reephamlife.co.uk ton Priory, London, and having re- churches were at the hub of activity. ents problems. mained close to the canons all his life, From a development aspect one has The above issues restrict the devel- I am interested in any reference to him. to take into account the following: opment on spare land within the I have noted that the remains of the  the geology/lie of the land: Reep- town. The proposed developments rood screen at Sparham Church has a ham is built in a small valley and ex- near the school and off Dereham Road depiction of him. Do any of your read- panded uphill on three of four sides; are wrong; in both cases, there is an ers know anyone I could contact by  the road layout: the spine road run- inadequate and dangerously over- email from that church? ning through the Market Place enjoys load ed road system. P.S. The people of Sparham may be in- distinctive features, namely: (from One has also to calculate that in a terested to know that David Austin Bawdes well) Dereham Road – two rural community with no transport ser - Roses has a new rose dedicated to right-angled turns into a narrow road vices there will at least two cars per Thomas à Becket. be tween high banks and without house: how can 280 cars park to shop S Fairbank, Friend of Merton verges running uphill into the town; a in Reepham? The space for parking is Priory, c/o 15 Rossiter Road, dangerous crossing at the Station Road al ready inadequate. Balham, London SW12 9RY. Email: junction, where old buildings have Further, can adequate sewage and [email protected] their flank walls forming the kerb and water facilities be provided? Informa- it is not possible to have proper visibil- tion so far provided indicates they can- Reepham development ity splays; after the Market Place the not without incurring great expense. The articles in the September issue of road narrows to barely two car widths, I therefore agree with Mrs Hovesen Reepham Life were read with interest, has two right-angled turns by the post that a strategic consideration about especially the letter by Alison Hovesen. office and then a Z bend by the Church Reepham is needed and not a penny- In my work as a valuer and survey- Lane junction before leading into the pinching approach by infilling. At the or, I have seen small market towns ei- main Norwich Road, which is virtually same time, Realistic Reepham have ther grow or wither away, especially single lane owing to parked cars; (west their feet firmly on the ground with re- those remote from main centres of ac- – east) part of Station Road is one car gard to the present situation. tivity. Reepham is not one of those. width with no footpaths; residents Broadland District Council and in- have to park their vehicles on the terested parties need to consider the road, which makes it dangerous as possibility of incorporating a small TWEETS the road is thus narrow and unsuited new town located between Reepham tweet your views to @reephamlife to heavy traffic; also Cawston Road and the Fakenham Road, which would has a dangerous and narrow Z bend also provide good vehicle access to www.reephamlife.co.uk 6 Reepham Life, November 2013 views the “old” Reepham. The Town Council should also consider Flood defences required for Smuggler’s Lane the best means of offering through- traffic an alternative route from the Holt THIS is a photograph of Smuggler’s Lane taken Road to the Fakenham Road. outside our bungalow on Sunday 13 October. The land on the approach from the I have written to Norfolk County Council to Holt Road is not thought to be suitable ask what they intend to do about the state of as Cawston High Street is virtually one- this road because the flooding is getting worse way and that, in conjunction with the every time we have heavy rain. acute bend by the substation, would ne- Smuggler’s Lane is widely used as a cessitate a long and expensive bypass and shortcut, which is not helping the problem. the need to provide a ring road around The surface is in a bad state of repair and Reepham – again an expensive exercise. needs resurfacing sooner rather than later. My In fairness, since 1989 Broadland Dis- husband uses a mobility scooter and is t rict Council has turned into a tax collector finding that the condition of the surface of the for the Department of the Environment to road is unsafe for this mode of transport. whom all non-domestic rates have to be The photograph clearly shows that the cam- sent and which are then allocated to local ber leans towards the bungalows. It won’t be authorities at the whim of this department. long now before we will be asking the Council for flood defences. Included in the responsibilities of that May I request, through your excellent publication, that readers write to Norfolk Department is the Ministry for Town Plan- County Council to ask, as I have, what is going to be done about the road. ning, and they do not understand the Betty Uffindell, Smuggler’s Lane, Reepham problems of rural areas. D H Ardern, The Street, Salle lege, I read your report “Town Council this site could work.” Pedestrian access provisions backs two new sites for housing” (Reep- Hugh Ivins, AS agent for the preferred site (PO48-02) ham Life, October 2013) with interest. Planning Consultant, Whitwell opposite Reepham High School & Col- However, I would like to point out that at the earlier Alternative Sites con- Tuddenham information wanted When you write to or email sultation of July 2012, Reepham Town CAN anyone provide information on a Reepham Life... please give your name, full postal address and daytime telephone Council submitted the following com- Stephen Tuddenham, who with his sister number. All verified letters will be ment about this site to Broadland Dist - and wife left Reepham/Booton circa considered for publication – we aim to rict Council: “Although there are still re - 1859 to settle in Ventnor, Isle of Wight? provide a wide cross-section of local servations about pedestrian access, it is views and opinions Peter Pye, Zig Zag Road, Ventnor, Isle felt that with the provision of such access of Wight. Email: [email protected]

Releasing capital from your home

SOURCING capital or income through eq- contains a “no negative equity” guarantee. uity release is not a decision that should If you do go down this route, please be taken lightly and should, ideally, in- money matters make sure that any plan you sign up to volve all your family and your legal ad- JANE ARMSTRONG is from a provider who adheres to the Eq- viser so everyone understands the impli- uity Release Council Code of Conduct. cations. It’s not always suitable and, frank- In these types of circumstances moving  Jane Armstrong is a Chartered ly, we often advise against this route if to a smaller house is often an option, but Financial Planner at Almary Green other solutions are available. not everyone wants to “trade down” and, Investments Ltd. To discuss any of the Having said this, equity release plans for those who don’t, an equity release above or for help with your financial can prove to be excellent solutions in cer- plan, which allows you to raise money planning, call Jane on 01603 706740 or tain circumstances. For example, it is be- from your home, can be an alternative. email [email protected] coming increasingly common for people There are several different types of plan at the point of retirement to find them- available (you can see more details of these Equity release may involve a lifetime selves needing to pay off interest-only on our website at www.almarygreen.com/ mortgage or home reversion plan. To un- mortgages and having little in the way of personal/equity-release) and in all cases, derstand the features and risks, please ask resources to do so. you need to ensure that the plan includes for a personalised illustration. We also see a number of people who provision for you moving house or mod- find themselves short of money later into ifying it (for wheelchair access if needed, retirement although they have significant for example). wealth represented by their homes. It is also important to ensure that the plan www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 7 YOUR COUNCIL MATTERS

New consultation by Broadland Your Town Council BROADLAND District Council has begun a new public con- Chairman: Les Paterson David Patience sultation on proposed developments that appeared on the Deputy Chairman: Gary Saunders front cover and inside the last edition of Reepham Life. Chris Wheeler (Broadland Joan Schulz District Councillor) However, in case any readers missed that, it is worth re- Andrea Wilson Mike Cowdrey capping the main points of the two proposals, which have Anne Woollett Giles Cutts the conditional support of Reepham Town Council. James Joyce One, designated Z48-01, is sited between Whitwell Street (Norfolk County Councillor) Town Clerk: Jo Boxall and Reepham Primary School. The proposal is for 20-30 hous- Ann Middlemas Finance Officer: Judith Flack es and includes an extension to the land occupied by the primary school. This extension is considered to be highly de- that any government will reduce the number of new houses sirable and might in future offer the possibility of collocating demanded of councils. the primary and nursery schools. So, like it or not, it seems inevitable that 100-200 new hous- The other, designated Z48-02, is sited north and south of es in Reepham will be included in the planning because these Broomhill Lane adjacent to the high school. The proposal national factors will override valid local objections on the is for 100-120 houses and offers the prospect of a new sports grounds of infrastructure and services deficiencies. hall for the school, which would be available for public use Before the beginning of September a number of proposals out of school hours, a badly needed extension to the ceme- for housing developments in Reepham had been put forward. tery, and open space. The high school’s management have They all had in common that that they offered substantial been fully involved in drawing up this proposal and are very profits to landowners, developers and agents, but nothing keen that it should happen. by way of fair exchange to the people of our town. It is worth explaining briefly how the planning process That situation has changed significantly with the introduc- works, where we are now and why it is vitally important for tion of the two “preferred option” proposals that are now all of us to give clear guidance to Broadland on the wishes open for consultation and your comment. They do not quite of the people of Reepham. offer, in Churchill’s phrase, “from the cradle to the grave” ben- Planning starts with central government policy and de- efits, but they do offer important advantages to children, scends through different levels until it reaches local level. sports and those needing a place to be buried. Those were At all levels, planning must conform to the rules set by the very important reasons in the Town Council’s decision to con- authorities above it. ditionally support the proposals. In Reepham’s case, the top local planning level is the Joint However, what really matters is what you as the community Core Strategy (JCS) set by the Greater Norwich Development want. As your Town Council we, therefore, urge you to have Partnership, which comprises Broadland District Council, Nor- your say on the town’s future, whether or not you support these wich City Council and South Norfolk Council, working with proposals, by taking time to take part in the consultation. Norfolk County Council. Give Broadland District Council guidance by telling it clearly By law, Broadland District Council must deliver a Local De- what you want because the longer Broadland takes to finalise velopment Framework (LDF) that conforms to the JCS and its plans, the longer Reepham is vulnerable to almost every it must do so in the timescale set. Time is running out and development application. The deadline for your comment it is absolutely vital to understand that if there is no LDF in is 25 November, but the sooner the better. You can do it on- place, central government policy is that “when deciding plan- line through the following link: ning applications a presumption in favour of sustainable de- http://consult.broadland.gov.uk/portl/sadpd/newsites/ velopment should apply”. newsites2013 Put another way, it is open season for developers until or by printing off your own forms from: Broadland fixes and delivers its final development plans and http://www.broadland.gov.uk/PDF/ Reepham could end up with, perhaps, double the original Site_Allocations_Response_Form_Oct_2013.pdf proposals for 100-200 houses. or by contacting: So where are we now? In spite of dedicated and deter mined Spatial Planning Team, Spatial Planning, Broadland District campaigning by Realistic Reepham, the original allocation Council, Thorpe Lodge, 1 Yarmouth Road, Norwich NR7 0DU of 100-200 houses for Reepham between now and 2026 still and asking for Consultation Response forms, or by collecting stands and will not change without a shift in central govern- forms from the Reepham Town Council office on Mondays, ment policy. Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 am and 2 pm, but please The combination of a rapidly growing population, a major telephone 01603 873355 beforehand to check that the town housing shortage and a struggling economy makes it unlikely clerk will be in.

Contact us – we can only do what you want if we know what you want Text: 07788 546175 Post: “Your Council Matters”, Town Hall, Church Street, Email: [email protected] Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4JW Twitter: Your Council Matters @YourCouncilMatt (Please do not telephone the Town Clerk to contribute to Facebook: Your Council Matters “Your Council Matters”) Follow the Town Council blog on www.reephamlife.co.uk for current opinions and urgent news such as road closures in the area

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REEPHAM was selected to help promote last month’s launch of the Heritage at Risk Register, receiving news coverage from the national and regional media. On Monday 7 October, a senior figure from English Heritage, Ingham Pinnock Photo: English Heritage Associates and volunteers spent the day with the BBC, the Eastern Daily Press and English Heritage photographers, film crew and interviewers at the Bircham Centre and elsewhere in Reepham. English Heritage is the government body responsible for conservation, giving advice, registering and protecting the his- toric environment. One of its major jobs is maintaining the Heritage at Risk Register, which records listed buildings that are considered to be “at risk” – that is, if nothing is done about Volunteers in Broadland have been successfully surveying and identifying Grade II them they will be lost. buildings at risk: pictured in Back Street, Reepham are (left to right) Mike Cowdrey, In the past, the register has only re cord- Tim Praill, Judith Havens, Ann Buck and Tony Shaw ed the most important properties, desig- Broadland District Council was selected several Grade II properties to assess over nated Grade I and Grade II*. However, in as one of the 19 organisations involved, the following couple of months. England there are about 375,000 listed and decided to employ Ingham Pinnock In early August, the volunteers and ex- properties and only about 30,000 are Associates, who had already carried out perts came together again for a “wash- Grade I and Grade II*; the other 345,000 significant economic strategy and other up” and we got the first inkling that we are Grade II – these have not formed part community initiatives for the Council and had done rather well. In fact, the Broad- of the register because there were too were familiar with the district. land Pilot had been among the most suc- many to examine and assess for the pro- In February, volunteers were sought to cessful in the country, probably because fessional resources available. work on the Broadland Buildings at Risk management had been clear, the method- The only way English Heritage thought Pilot Project and about 100 people re- ology simple and the training effective. it possible to assess all these buildings sponded. Of these, some 50 attended the As a result, English Heritage selected would be to engage volunteers. It set up training day in April, including Denise the Broadland Pilot as a central feature 19 pilot trials looking at 5,000 Grade II Treissman, Chris Peakome and Mike in the launch of the Heritage at Risk Reg- buildings from Tyneside to Dorset using Cow drey from Reepham. ister on 10 October in London and Ree - different approaches and methods of This brought together experts in con- pham was selected as the venue for film- train ing volunteers to be able to assess servation and risk assessment to pass on ing and interviews to promote the a building’s condition and judge how the basic skills needed. Volunteers were launch. much risk it was at. paired off, allocated a mentor and given Mike Cowdrey and Ann Buck, who had worked with Denise Treissman as a volunteer, travelled to London to meet Si- Tennis coaching continues throughout November mon Thurley, chief executive of English Heritage, and to speak at the launch REEPHAM Tennis Club’s coaching pro- coaching programme, just let Diana Car- about their experiences and why they be- gramme continues throughout November rington-Smith know if you wish to con- lieved the work was important. and the next block of six-weekly sessions tinue. If you haven’t tried our coaching yet As a result of the success of the Build- start on Monday 4 November. but would like to book, please contact Di- ings at Risk Pilot, English Heritage intends The times are: ana at [email protected] to expand the scheme. If you would like  10 am – 2 pm, individual coaching or see the website for further details. to add to your knowledge, to make a dif- available; Group sessions cost £24 for the six- ference to our heritage, and to meet and  2-3 pm, women’s coaching; week period (£4 per session). Individual work with new people, please consider  3-4 pm, break or individual coaching; coaching sessions are £15 per hour volunteering for next year’s survey.  4-5 pm, 4-7 years; (non-members also pay a court hire fee Mike Cowdrey  5-6 pm, 8-11 years; of £10).  To find out more, contact: English  6-7 pm, 12-17 years;  The website also features details of Heritage, East of England, Brooklands,  7-8 pm, cardio tennis – suitable for free tennis taster sessions every Saturday 24 Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge CB2 adults and teenagers. morning, for five weeks, for adults. 8BU. Tel: 01223 582700. If you are already participating in our www.reephamtennisclub.co.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk www.reephamlife.co.uk 10 Reepham Life, November 2013 farm life Reepham Young Farmers: not just for farmers

REEPHAM Young Farmers Club (YFC) is a fairly small club with a big future. You don’t have to be a farmer to be a young farmer: while our feet are firmly set in the countryside and many of our members are involved in rural industries, the rest of us have a variety of careers and inter- ests, ranging from childcare to steam en- gines. We would like to invite anyone aged be- tween 14 and 26 to come along and meet us. Our meetings sometimes involve a speaker, sometimes a visit to an interesting business and sometimes an evening of fun doing things like bowling or paintball. We get involved in the wider Young Reepham YFC members at a recent visit to agricultural engineering company Dave Farmer community, too, and our social Bunning Engineering of Gressenhall, with David Bunning (far left) and John Bunning life includes events throughout Norfolk (far right) and beyond. Whatever we do, we have things planned from team building, a Cancer Care in memory of Bob Atherton, fun together – why not come and see Christ mas meal, carol singing, public a strong influence on many members of what it’s all about? speak ing, pumpkin carving and a bonfire. the club. We hope to raise as much mon- As well as our regular meetings, we The club is entering Farm Scrap Father ey as possible for this good cause. have many exciting things coming up in Christmas at the Winter Competitions day  Reepham YFC meets at Whitwell the next year including: a Plough Day on alongside decorating a Christmas cake. Station, Reepham, on Tuesday evenings. 17 November at Hall Farm, Little Witch- Building the Father Christmas will defi- For further information, please contact ingham; our second Dinner Dance in Feb- nitely be a club effort with many laughs Bruce Pomfret on 07443 571993 or Mary ruary; the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile along the way. Jones on 07917 154879. 2014 in March; and our Annual Tractor Our charity for the year is Marie Curie Mary Jones Road Run in June. We pride ourselves on having a club Reepham Society ‘bring and share’ social event with a friendly and welcoming atmos- THE Reepham Society will hold its end of year “bring and share” social event in phere. We have background support from Reepham Town Hall at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 12 November. The evening will include a number of older, more experienced local heritage activities and a photographic quiz on Reepham; the planned pro- heads (our advisory committee) who are gramme for 2014 will also be announced. All current and new members are wel- ex-members, parents or just community come. Please bring a bottle and some food to share. Tea, coffee and soft drinks members keen to help. pro vided free. Our new programme has many exciting

Death – the unspeakable conversation

HAVE you been accused of having a mid- family – but you can do yourself a lot of life crisis? good by starting the conversation. When I am accused of it (revisiting legal view 1970s prog rock comes to mind), I point MARK FOLEY  To discuss these issues or for help out that I am 52; therefore, if one does with your legal affairs, contact Mark the maths it isn’t so much a mid-life crisis will? What happens if we need to go into Foley, Solicitor, One Church Farms but a 2/3-life crisis. care? What happens if we lose our Barns, Well Lane, Sparham, Norfolk Lawyers try and avoid the word mental faculties and can’t make decisions NR9 5PY. Tel: 07833 332055 or 01362 “death”, so they try and talk to clients for ourselves? How do we avoid paying 688946. Email: [email protected] about “later life” or “third age “ or “end lots of money to the taxman? How will Twitter: @lawyerfoley of life”, or worst of all, “private client”, the spouse and children who are left be- which is completely meaningless to all hind manage financially? Solicitors Regulation Authority number 471736 clients. Come and have an honest talk about The fact is we all die and as we all get death sometime. It’s likely that I won’t older we all have issues: Do we have a have all the answers and you’ll need to will? What happens if we don’t have a speak to others – financial advisors, your www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 11 food & drink Panther Brewery stages ‘foodie’ event

REEPHAM’S Panther Brewery held a Panther Brewery in a vintage brewery tour and local produce pairing 1959 Bristol MW5G coach event on 28 September as part of this driven by Richard Dixon of year’s Norfolk Food & Drink Festival. the Eastern Transport Collec- Brewery owner Martin James said: “I tion. was keen to be involved in this festival, “I was pleased that the Bell now in its third year, and decided to stage Hotel in Norwich was keen an event to include a BBQ, tour and beer to sell tickets for the event tasting at the brewery. and we had more than 30 “We already participate in various people come on the coach – farmers’ markets throughout the county everyone had a great time,” and I wanted to invite some of the fab- said Mr James. “The weather, ulous producers to be involved in our food and, yes, the beer, was event by making ale-infused bread, pork enjoyed by all.” pies and chutneys for our BBQ. The Norfolk Food & Drink “Joe Trewellard of Bread Source, Candi Festival 2013 took place from Robertson of Candi’s Chutney and Sarah Saturday 31 August to Sunday Pettegree of Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies all 6 October during which hun- said yes. And Andrew and Claire Elliott dreds of foodie events took Sarah Pettegree of Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies with her pies and a selection of products from Candi’s Chutney, of South Fork Farm, Hockering, who feed place all over the county. including a Black Panther-infused apple chutney their rare breed animals with my waste The festival has become malt, agreed to bring along some meat the largest event of its kind in the UK – ing delicious food experiences, lively de- for the BBQ.” a celebration of local food and drink, Nor- bate and fun food-related activities. Visitors from Norwich were brought to folk producers and healthy eating featur- Panther Brewery said it would like to do a similar event in Reepham next year. “Perhaps we could involve more local businesses,” Mr James added, “possibly something to work alongside the Aylsham Food Festival. “This could include cookery demonstra- tions in the market square, brewery trips, local farmers exhibiting their produce, an archive of Reepham as an historic centre of food and beverage production, cookery for children in conjunction with the schools, and the involvement of the allot- ments and the WI (competition for cakes, largest marrow, etc.), and the Norfolk Beer Festival. Maybe this could be called the ‘Reepham Food and Drink Fest’?”  If you would like to get involved, please contact Martin James at Panther Brewery on 07766 558215 or email [email protected] www.pantherbrewery.co.uk

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 13 gardening Allotments, ancient and modern; rewarding and addictive

ON a bright Sunday morning in May, Reepham church began its rogation at the Stony Lane allotment site, and was joined by many of the allotment holders.

A rogation is an ancient custom dating Photo: Gloria Davis back to Anglo-Saxon times, processing round the parish and asking for God’s blessing on important places along the way. While allotments might not date back to the Anglo-Saxons, Reepham in 1830 had some of the earliest allotment gar- dens in the country. A single plot would be large enough to provide vegetables to feed a family of four over the year. The location of the original site has been lost and by the end of the 20th cen- tury Reepham allotments had all but dis- appeared, with only the small Norwich Road site remaining. Now, as modern gardens shrink and the enthusiasm for allotments is renewed, If you like the idea of getting out in the with unwanted pests and weeds, lay de- Reepham Town Council provides three fresh air and growing your own, but the liciously rich eggs. Each plot is made in- sites for residents to garden, at Norwich thought of growing enough vegetables dividual and unique by its gardener. Road, Stony Lane and Fiddler’s Lane. for a family of four is intimidating, there As a new generation of Reepham allot- Meanwhile, the Reepham Allotment & are half-size plots available. ment holders can tell you, having an al- Leisure Gardeners’ Association (RALGA) And allotments are not just for vegeta- lotment might be hard work, but it can offers a voice for members as well as or- bles – plot holders grow fruit, herbs and also be rewarding and almost addictive. ganising social events and benefits such flowers for cutting. Hens kept on allot-  If you would like to rent an allotment, as reduced price seeds. ments, with their diet supplemented please contact the Town Clerk, Jo Boxall.

Marriott’s Way 10k race Wild mushrooms may result in bad behaviour THE latest Marriott’s Way 10k race was held on 13 October. Sponsored by THERE was yet another fascinating talk UP THE GARDEN PATH Whitwell & Reepham Railway, the at the Reepham & District Gardening Club event was the fifth of its kind – and the in September, this time on “fungi” (which WITH biggest and best so far. you can pronounce as you choose) by Dr VICTORIA PLUM The 10-km race along the Marriott’s Tony Leech. Way started at Aylsham and finished He is the Norfolk county fungus re - in Reepham Market Place. corder (there is a recorder for insects, but- The overall winner was Edward Fos- terflies, everything in fact). The slides ter with a time of 37:15. The leading were excellent, and the whole evening female was Kate Ruffell with a time of most informative. 45:49. But here is some more information for you: the fly agaric, the pretty bright red fighting like automata, and expiring in a fungus with delicate white speckles, the heap when the effects of the drug wore sort of thing you might see in an illustra- off. tion with gnomes and fairies, is very poi- Need I say, “don’t try this at home”? sonous. Many local place names ending in But did you know that Vikings used to “ham”, “by”, “thorpe” and “ton” derive “take” this mushroom because it sent from Old Norse: Reepham, Tyby, them “berserk”, and they then became the Themelthorpe and Cawston, for instance. Right to left: Marriott’s Way 10k race winner Edward Foster; Mike Urry of furious and untiring fighting force, the Could this still be the explanation for Whitwell & Reepham Railway; and Norse beserkers? bad behaviour on a Saturday night in Broadland District Council chairman Cllr They were used like mercenaries, these villages? Stuart Dunn. (Photo: John Tym) www.reephamlife.co.uk 14 Reepham Life, November 2013

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 15 arts & crafts Artist finds relaxation in the love of nature

CAROL Evans is hesitant to call herself an artist; instead she sees her new occupa- tion as redefining herself following retire- ment. Having been headteacher at Woodfields School for students with special needs, she now finds relaxation through her life- long love of art and by tending the beau- tiful cottage garden that surrounds her home in Spratts Green near Aylsham. Although she travelled widely with her parents as a child, Carol also has fond memories of the times she spent at her grandmother’s Suffolk home, where she was introduced to the delights of sewing, knitting and how to garden by the Carol Evans woman she describes as “marvellous” and from whom some of the plants in Carol’s Carol’s garden studio is located in a man figures that dance or pose with poise own garden were grown from cuttings flower-filled courtyard, where her cats and grace and have a distinct bronze ap- taken there many years before. languish in the sun. This she owes to her pearance. This year has been the first full year that son Matthew, who converted what was All of her work is original and most she has been able to pursue her art, and known as the “Rat-shed” into an intimate unique – so much so that she has recent - having access to open countryside, she studio space that is now adorned with her ly been accepted as a member by the often draws from the local landscape and recent work. Norfolk Craft Guild and had been exhibit- wildlife and has a special passion for the Her process is largely experimental, ing with them at Blickling Hall until re- hares that she often used to see on her which allows the freedom to mix media cently. way to work. and cross boundaries between textiles Carol also often exhibits locally at art Her partner Gordon (her greatest ally), and fine art. and craft fairs, and can also be seen by encourages her at every turn as well as It is here that Carol’s love for nature is appointment at her studio. being a devoted conservationist and fal- evident: the walls and table are adorned  If you would like to view her work or coner. The couple’s love of birds is re- with semi-abstract painted silk panels and make a commission, please contact her on flected in their present brood of rescued textiles, punctuated with sculptures of 01263 733326 or [email protected] chicks, resident ducklings and a goose. boxing hares, delicate dragonflies and hu- Jules Allen digger’s diary It’s bring-your-secateurs time again

DIGGER is continuing to work on the comments about preferring a diggery- and to be carried whenever you go out Norwich Road cemetery, trying to balance don’t, when a Zulu gentleman who hap- in the country. the clearance with its designation as a pened to be passing commented that in The time for Christmas presents is com- county wildlife site. Africa they have spears called M’digger- ing up, so here is a good idea to avoid It appeared all remaining monuments diggers. cutting remarks. had been exposed, but one more was This sounded a useful thing to have, so Digger is pleased to announce that a found last month, hidden in a bush, to Digger asked where they were made, and Reepham Life reader came forward to Thomas Alderton, a surgeon who died in was told, in a spear mint. But Digger is not strim the path off Smugglers Lane as we 1875. sure if the gentleman was being serious. discussed last time, and just in time too Does anybody know anything about Digger is often amused to see how peo- as the rain in late October flooded the him? Perhaps some of our older readers ple deal with the brambles that grow road, the same drain blocked as in the remember him, after all Digger is only a across footpaths overnight. He has found past three years. young thing. them tied in loops, knots and curlews, no Another person suggested that a team Sitting in the cemetery afterwards in the doubt at great risk to the fingers. to clear blocked footpaths is set up and dusk, Digger was playing his diggery-du, It is possible to buy a pair of secateurs called the Vigilant Aunties. But Digger is and local residents were making pointed cheaply, small enough to fit in a pocket not sure if the lady was being serious. www.reephamlife.co.uk 16 Reepham Life, November 2013

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 17 schools You’ve always got a friend behind you

WE are very lucky to be part of such a friendly and united community. Our pupils come to school ready to join in and contribute to team, class and whole- school life with commitment and compas- sion – both traits that will serve them well. Two very special groups of pupils in our school are our Year 6 Buddies and Sports Leaders. Our “buddy” system is in- valuable, and provides an extra bit of sup- port and lots more caring eyes to watch over our new reception children as they start school each year. Becoming a Buddy is voluntary, and it’s a huge commitment as it means sitting with the new children while they eat their lunches in the canteen, helping look after them at play and lunch time, and coming to join them in class if there’s ever an in- door play or lunch time due to rain. The Sports Leaders are also a wonderful group of children. They volunteer and are Buddying up at Reepham Primary School trained to use their team and leadership skills to provide a whole host of sporting sions are always very popular. staff and other pupils, and we frequently activities for children throughout the As staff we are all very proud of your reflect on how lucky we are to be part school during lunch times. children for growing up to become of such a wonderful school and commu- The activities range from obstacle such kind and generous young adults. nity – thank you! courses to parachute games and their ses- Their hard work is truly appreciated by Amanda Bell books Library offers resources for carers

MORE than six million people in the UK The library has a large number of mem- “re search shows that reading improves are caring for ill or disabled loved ones ory boxes on all sorts of topics from “pub mental wellbeing and reduces stress and thousands of them live in Norfolk. culture”, “childhood memories” to “the levels by 67%” (MindLab International, The library may not be the first place you Royal Family”. 2009). So stealing a few minutes in the think of, but we’ve got lots of resources We also carry a number of books of- day to read a chapter of a library book to make life a little bit easier for carers fering advice and support to carers, as could do carers the world of good. and the people they look after. well as information about council services If you feel you haven’t got the time to Memory boxes can be used to assist for carers. So if you’re in need of more put your feet up and read, the library also communication with people who find it practical help and aren’t sure where to offers books on CD, tape or “playaway” difficult to find the words to express their turn, pop in to see us or give us a ring. so you can do the washing up or make meaning, especially where a stroke or Reading may also help the people the beds and escape into a book at the one of the dementias has affected speech you’re caring for. We work with the Royal same time. and/or understanding. Voluntary Service to deliver books to Helen Johnson, Library Manager They can also be used to stimulate dis- housebound borrowers. The borrower cussion when someone has become de- can tell us exactly what sort of books they November at Reepham Library pressed, or just for the sheer pleasure of want to read and how many, and they  Bounce & Rhyme Time: every remembering the past. will receive a monthly delivery of books. Friday from 2 – 2.30 pm. Although reminiscence is not a therapy, We can provide large print, spoken  Family history/computer buddy: it can have a wide range of beneficial ef- word and even braille books. every Monday from 2.30 – 4 pm; fects for participants, for care staff, and And finally, our books themselves. Car- please book a place. for friends and relatives. ing can be difficult, stressful work and www.reephamlife.co.uk 18 Reepham Life, November 2013 sports Strong team of helpers for cricket club

LAST month I reported on the successes on the hours put in by the committee and School and are already preparing it for of our players, but we are all fully aw - we are again lucky in this regard. Our cricket in 2014. are that success on the field has to be ac- secretary, Stephanie Harris, has worked Finally, Sue Wright has organised the companied by a strong team of helpers tirelessly throughout the year, as has her tea rota faultlessly and it is normal to hear off the field. husband Trevor. from opposing teams that our teas are the Reepham & Salle Cricket Club has been We have obtained Clubmark, which is envy of many. incredibly lucky that so many people an indication of the high quality of a And all this without a pavilion of our have been prepared to give up their spare club’s administration, and we almost cer- own. The next two stages are to confirm time in order to help the club. tainly would not have managed this with- a lease on the ground from the Salle Es- First, the coaches who have sacrificed out these two. tate, and then to plan, build and finance not only their Wednesday evenings to Others who have contributed include a new pavilion. coach about 50 youngsters aged from six Paul Harwood, who is also youth devel- A draft lease has been produced and to 14, but also to arrange, transport and opment officer, and George Wright, who we hope that it will be confirmed within generally administer the two teams that has been involved in so much, despite his the next few months. Then we shall be have taken part in local youth league tender years. in a position to apply for full planning cricket. As usual, the ground staff, led by permission and start raising money. We have seven qualified coaches, ground manager Joe Hollis, have pro- We know that this is not impossible and more than most clubs, and many addi- duced wickets as good as or better than look forward to the future with enthusi- tional helpers who are happy to give up any others that we play on elsewhere. asm. their time. We know that next year Any team not reaching 250 in an after- Jim Everton, President some of the elder Colts will be available noon has problems. for the senior teams and we look forward What is more, the ground team has December/January issue deadline: to this. now been invited to take over the main- 18 November 2013 The administration of any club depends tenance of the wicket at Reepham High

www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 19 church life Meeting Rev Seung-Wook Jung

REV Seung-Wook Jung is the minister re- volved in church life: his two brothers are sponsible for six of the Methodist Church- both pastors. es in and around the Aylsham area, in- He will often share stories during his cluding Reepham. lively, meaningful sermons about his fam- He was born in South Korea, but has ily, his life in Korea and his experiences lived in England for more than a decade there. Seung-Wook speaks English fluent- now, with his wife Eun-Hee and children ly (much better than any of my attempts So Lee, So Yun and Yungsang. at Korean) and always adds his own hu- Seung-Wook is a familiar face to the mourous anecdotes to his message. congregation in Reepham Chapel, as he He is clearly dedicated to sharing comes once a month to lead Holy Com- God’s love, which shows in his respect munion. for all people, his willingness to listen, his He often comes along to the social ac- openness and honesty, and his infectious tivities that take place regularly in the sense of humour. chapel; he put his knowledge to the test Rev Seung-Wook Jung (right) and family Seung-Wook is an interesting person to at the recent Quiz and Chips evening and (left to right): wife Eun-Hee, daughters meet, but don’t just take my word for it So Yun and So Lee, and son Yungsang when a musical event is planned, Seung- – call in to the Chapel to hear him preach. Wook and his whole family take part. The youngest, son Yung sang, has yet to He’s there once a month – check the Eun-Hee is an accomplished pianist, settle on a favourite instrument (but I have board at the front of the chapel to see and daughters So Lee and So Yun are tal- a feeling he would make a good drummer). when he is there next. ented instrumentalists. Seung-Wook’s family are all heavily in- Stephanie Chapman Sponsored walk Taizé worship in Reepham MY son Jack aged 7 walked 16 miles on Sunday 27 October for BBC Chil- SINCE 2000 the Taizé Taizé tradition to our church, and these dren in Need. Service has been cele- prayerful gatherings are regularly attend- He is very aware of helping others brated in St Michael’s ed by people in Reepham and across the less fortunate than himself and for the several times a year. But county. past two years has set himself a chal- what on earth is “Taizé”? Taizé prayer is based on sung and silent lenge for the charity. The Taizé Community The Cross of participatory prayer designed to achieve Aged 5 he climbed Stickle Tarn in the is an ecumenical monas- Taizé a contemplative state through music, song Lake District and last year he walked tic order in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgun- and silence. There are few spoken 11.5 miles from Cromer to Cley next the dy, France. words, no sermon and long periods of si- Sea along the North Norfolk Coast Path. It is composed of more than 100 lence. This year he walked from Reepham monks or brothers, from Protestant and The simple songs are repetitive chants, to Norwich along the Marriott’s Way. It Catholic traditions, who originate from usually repeating a phrase from a psalm would be great if Reepham could get some 30 countries worldwide. It was or other Bible reading. These contribute behind him. founded in 1940 by Brother Roger to the deep feeling of comfort and He attends Reepham Primary School Schutz, a Protestant. peace, and are easy to remember and (we moved into the town in December The community has become one of the sing. last year). world’s most important sites of Christian The surroundings, which are carefully I have set up a “JustGiving” page so pilgrimage. Over 100,000 young people and thoughtfully arranged, include it’s easy for people to donate towards from around the world make pilgrimages dozens of lighted candles, a crucifix and his walk: to Taizé each year for prayer, Bible study, icons. www.justgiving.com/emily-greves1 sharing and communal worship. Several participants kneel on prayer Emily Greves Sue Page, the late Steve Rashid and a stools or rugs on the floor; most sit in still- few others from Reepham have visited ness on chairs. There is a deep silence. the Taizé Community in France regularly, The simplicity of this peaceful style of staying in simple dormitory accommoda- worship attracts worshippers from all over tion or camping, and joining with the Norfolk. Last month once again we met huge numbers of mostly young people in silence and song in our beautiful, spa- of many different nationalities. cious St Michael’s Church. Owing to the large number of lan- The next Taizé service takes place on guages a distinctive kind of worship has 19 January. Look out for the posters. You Jack Greves at the start of his 2011 evolved over the years. These two Reep- might wish to join us. ascent of Stickle Tarn in the Lake District ham people were key in bringing the Sylvia Rayfield to raise money for BBC Children in Need www.reephamlife.co.uk 20 Reepham Life, November 2013 reepham past

Launch of the Reepham Life Calendar 2014

REEPHAM Community Press has announced the publication of the Reepham Life Calendar 2014. Reepham Life Calendar 2014 This first-ever calendar project for the publishers of Reepham Life community newspaper has involved many hours of sifting Featuring 12 nostalgic photographs through hundreds of old photographs and postcards generously capturing Reepham’s history over the supplied by readers. past century. The calendar also includes modern-day images of each A total of 12 pictures as well as a cover photo were chosen scene for the inaugural calendar, ranging from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s. The Reepham Life team, including local photographer John Tym, then went out to capture the same pictures as they OUT are today, providing a unique insight into how the town has NOW! changed over the past century. £8 The calendar is priced at £8 and will be available at selected plus postage retail outlets in Reepham. Copies can also be ordered online at www.reephamlife.co.uk (for mail orders, postage and pack age will be extra). Available from selected retail outlets in Reepham or order online at www.reephamlife.co.uk If the 2014 calendar proves popular it is hoped to produce another for 2015, so if you have any old photographs of Reep- ham and the surrounding villages up to about 1990 that you Now is the time to get your flu jab think would be interesting and you would be happy to lend Residents who are most at risk from catching flu are being to the calendar team for a few days, please contact us.  urged to protect themselves by getting their free flu jabs. Flu Reepham Community Press, Homerton House, 74 Cawston vaccinations are now available at Motts Pharmacy, Market Place, Road, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT. Tel: 01603 308158. Email: Reepham. See their advertisement on page 12 for details. [email protected]

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 21 Reepham Life grants for community projects reepham WI Reepham Life is inviting applications from voluntary organisations and community groups to help fund local Members urged to vote at AGM projects. Thanks to the fantastic support we IT’S that time again, the “season of Derek Player talked about the work of have received from all our mists and mellow fruitfulness” – and the the St Martin’s Housing Trust in not only advertisers, publisher Reepham Reepham WI Annual General Meeting, providing a bed for the night, but also a Community Press will end its first which will be held at 7.30 pm on Thurs- sympathetic ear and practical support in calendar year with a small profit. For day 21 November at St Michael’s, Ree p- cases of emotional and physical need. 2013, we will have covered all our ham. It is really important for all members The WI is currently collecting warm costs for printing and distribution, to attend because it gives you the chance clothing (mainly hats, scarves and gloves) and we plan to make the publication to vote for who you want as members of that can be given to residents by the bigger, better and even more widely your committee. Trust. We presented Derek with our first circulated. Our Christmas meal will take place at collection after his talk. (Please contact As we are a not-for-profit social the Marsham Arms at 7 pm on 12 Decem- us if you would like more information.) enterprise, we will reinvest any ber. If you need transport, please let the Members were also given a preview of profits we make this year into worthy committee know. The Christmas Fun next year’s programme. A wide range of community projects and good causes. Evening will be held on Thursday 19 De- activities are in store for us, from “self- If you are involved in a community cember at St Michael’s. This will be a massage for stress” to “driving a steam organisation or association, and need “bring a bite buffet” with entertainment train”; thanks to Angela for putting it all funds for a specific project, write to (more details at the AGM). together. us and tell us how much you need Our September meeting gave members Reepham WI is pleased to announce and why. The closing date is 31 the chance to find out about life as a reg- that the beautiful tapestry that used to December 2013. The awards will be istrar from Ann Coker and Toni Fisher of hang in the Town Hall will be moving announced in the February 2014 the North Walsham Registration Office. It into the waiting room of the doctors’ sur- edition of Reepham Life. was interesting to learn how much more gery at a date to be announced soon.  Please email your application to there is to the job than marrying people. A large number of residents will now [email protected] or send to At the October meeting, we heard be able to see all the hard work that Reepham Community Press, about homelessness in Norwich and previous members of Reepham WI put Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road, what is being done to help people who into it. Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT. find themselves “sleeping rough”. Sue Robinson 01603 261771 police Introducing the Beat Sergeant for the Reepham policing area

I AM Police Sergeant Nathan Hodgson. Constabulary at the beginning of 2010, re- ready at the heart of the Safer Neighbour- Since June 2013 I have had the pleasure turning “home” I commenced my Norfolk hood team, with PCSOs Stephen Bridges of being the Beat Sergeant for the Reep- career within Great Yarmouth, moving on and Paul Webb being established mem- ham policing area, which includes Len- to North Norfolk and now into Broadland. bers of the community. wade, Cawston, Foulsham and everything Being new to the area I have had to The future is looking bright, with a lot in between. learn the Beat quickly, but have become of positive community engagement, ed- I started my policing in Portsmouth, aware that it is a privileged role I hold in ucation and problem-solving on the Hampshire, where I cut my teeth as a re- the most beautiful area of the county. hor i zon, all of which I look forward to sponse officer within the city, initially in I have inherited a brilliant team of po- being a part of. the north and then the south, covering di- lice community support officers (PCSOs), I am proud to be the manager of this verse community groups and needs. I was who are well equipped with the local team and know that with public support then promoted within that role, managing knowledge and skills required to meet and co-operation we will make a difference a large team of officers and dealing with the needs of the community we serve. to the community, your community. the often more unpleasant side of life. My time is divided between response I am also proud of the low crime rates An opportunity arose to manage a Beat patrol management and the Beat needs, across the area, and while there are poc - team, again within the city boundaries. which affords me the knowledge of what kets of anti-social behaviour, it is undoubt- I learned a lot of engagement and com- is happening in your community around edly a safe and peaceful place to live and munity skills that are not required within the clock. work. the response policing role, managing a There have been a number of changes  Contact the Reepham Safer smaller team with different expectations within the team recently with the addition Neighbourhood Team (SNT) by calling and responsibilities. of an experienced PCSO, Chris Rolph, to non-emergency number 101 or e-mail Following a transfer into the Norfolk add to the diverse strengths that were al- [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk 22 Reepham Life, November 2013 environment Energy Babble will help Reepham reduce energy

REEPHAM is one of the UK’s first towns Matthew Plummer-Fernandez of Goldsmiths, University of London, with to trial a prototype of new technology de- one of four Energy Babbles being signed to engage communities in reducing installed in Reepham energy consumption. The project address- es how to achieve an 80% reduction of ble is a physical device it has a presence, the country’s carbon emissions by 2050. and a social one, that on-screen systems The “Energy Babble” has already been like Twitter, etc., may not have. installed at both schools in Reepham, and “Using audio output means it is more units are planned for other venues in the pervasive; you don’t have to look at it to town. engage with it. It is designed to highlight Designed by Professor Bill Gaver and his the ways people talk about environmental project team at Goldsmiths, University of issues, and that is more or less all it does, London, the Energy Babble collects infor- all the time.” mation relating to energy issues from an As a winner of the Low Carbon Com- extensive network. A server process aggre- munities Challenge, the Reepham Green gates and transforms input sources into au- Team were introduced to Goldsmiths two dio files that are broadcast by each device. years ago to help develop the Energy The idea is to open and promote con- Babble. structive debate and involvement on en- In total, 35 prototypes have been made ergy reduction issues. Anyone with access possibilities, but also summarises, in a available to trial nationwide, of which four to a Babble can send information to it, ei- sense, the situation of people who are try- units have come to Reepham, two of ther verbally using the microphone or re- ing to make progress on environmental which are already installed in the schools. motely via texting or the internet. The in- action at a community level. Judy Holland formation is then logged, checked, stored “The reactions don’t just tell us whether  The Green Team would like Ree - and broad cast within a few minutes. people like the Babble, but also – we hope pham Life readers’ help in deciding Goldsmiths was awarded a £795,000 – will reveal a lot of their knowledge, con- where the other units should be install- grant to fund the Energy Babble over a cerns and beliefs about environmental is- ed. Please send your suggestions to: three and a half year period. sues, as the many different ways people [email protected], or in writing to Prof. Gaver said: “The most fundamen- minimise their energy consumption.” Reepham Community Press, Homerton tal achievements will be the Babble on He continued: “The Babble is not a House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham, the one hand, and people’s engagements blank slate like Twitter and other social Norfolk NR10 4LT, or left at Very Nice with it and reactions to it on the other. media, but is far more centred on envi- Things in the Market Place. “The Babble itself explores technical ronmental issues. Also, because the Bab- www.reephamchallenge.org Hendry & Sons HOMERTON HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST Funeral Directors Situated on the outskirts of Reepham, yet just a 10-minute Private Chapels of Rest walk into the town centre. Homerton House has two RICHARD HENDRY, DIP. F. D. comfortable double/twin Members of the N.A.F.D. bedrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Secure Station Road, Foulsham bicycle storage also available. 74 Cawston Road, Reepham NR10 4LT Dereham, Norfolk NR20 5RG Tel: 01603 308158 or 07833 681863 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01362 683249 Web: www.reephambnb.co.uk

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 23 Through the screen at Bawdeswell Village Cinema THERE was a great turnout for Summer 9 November is in a similar vein to Erin in February shown in October at Bawd - Brockovic, but with fracking for gas. Here es well Village Cinema (although it was we have Matt Damon and Frances Mc- more like “Winter in March”). Thanks to Dormand trying to make the most finan- all who attended. cial gain from a declining town and the This was a beautiful film showing Corn- town fighting back. wall at its seascaped best. Looks like my Missed any of our films? For a £5 return- next holiday will have to contain meta- able deposit you can borrow them if we morphic cliffs, so a trip to the west. have them in our library (we don’t have The story is based on the first marriage them all) and watch them at home. of A J Munnings to Florence Carter-Wood,  For further information, call David or her lover Gilbert Evans and their lives Janet on 01362 688749 or email with other “Newlyn” artists before the Munnings was given to Evans after her [email protected] First World War. death. I’m making it sound a very sad film, Alex Kirby Apparently, Munnings never spoke of but it had lighter moments showing the this marriage, which ended with the sui- freedoms that came after Queen Victoria’s December/January issue editorial/ cide of Florence and her unborn child fa- reign and certainly showed how a great advertisement booking deadline: thered by Evans. And you thought mod- love and friendship can be. All three relied 18 November 2013 ern lives were complicated. on each other certainly as close friends. Contact: Judy Holland on 01603 308158 or email: [email protected] This picture of Florence painted by Our next film Promised Land (15) on

details, contact Sandy Nevard on Contact: Kristina Bartlette WHAT’S ON GUIDE 01603 871600 or [email protected] [email protected] Monday 4 November share. Tea, coffee and soft drinks Tuesday 17 December Reepham Good Neighbours provided free Saturday 7 December Reepham & District Gardening Scheme meeting, Bircham Centre, Reepham Art & Craft Fair, St Club, Christmas Social Evening, Market Place, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Wednesday 13 November Michael’s, Reepham, 9 am – 3 pm. Town Hall, Church Street, Contact: Henry Meiklejohn, Norfolk Reepham Town Council meeting, Come along for your Christmas Reepham, 7 pm (please note RCC 01362 698216 or Town Hall, Church Street, presents: 20 art and craft stalls with change of time and date). An [email protected] Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town a variety of special goods. Light evening to relax and enjoy food Clerk 01603 873355 or refreshments available. Free provided by members and drink Saturday 9 November [email protected] entry/parking. For further details, bought by the club. All welcome to Coffee morning, Wood Dalling contact Sandy Nevard on 01603 join in with the washing up Village Hall, 10 am Saturday 16 November 871600 or afterwards. Tel: Judy Holland 01603 Exploring Our Footpaths. Meet in [email protected] 308158 Saturday 9 November the car park outside Salle church at Exploring Our Footpaths. Meet in 10.30 am for an exploration of the Wednesday 11 December Thursday 19 December Reepham Station car park at 10.30 hidden prehistory of Salle and Reepham Town Council meeting, Reepham WI, Christmas Fun am for a rambling walk through Heydon. This walk will take in Town Hall, Church Street, Evening, St Michael’s, Reepham, northern Reepham, Salle Moor and footpaths and green roads. It will Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town 7.30 pm. Contact: Sue Robinson Kerdiston. Numbers limited to include some activities in which you Clerk 01603 873355 or 01603 261771 or around 30 people. Contact: Imogen can take part, so numbers will be [email protected] [email protected] and Trevor Ashwin 01603 870523. limited to 10. Contact: Imogen and or [email protected] Trevor Ashwin 01603 870523 or Thursday 12 December Wednesday 8 January [email protected] Reepham WI, Christmas meal, Reepham Town Council meeting, Saturday 9 November Marsham Arms, 7 pm. Contact: Sue Town Hall, Church Street, Film: Promised Land (15), Tuesday 19 November Robinson 01603 261771 or Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Bawdeswell Village Hall. Doors Reepham & District Gardening [email protected] Clerk 01603 873355 or open at 7.00 pm; film starts at 7.30 Club, Town Hall, Church Street, [email protected] pm; bar/café. For further Reepham, 7.45 pm. Georgina Angel Saturday 14 December information, contact Bawdeswell talks about Fairhaven Garden: an Film: Scrooge (U), Bawdeswell Tuesday 21 January Village Cinema 01362 688749 or eclectic mix of native and cultivated Village Hall. Doors open at 6.30 Reepham & District Gardening [email protected] plantings with a network of dyke pm; film starts at 7.30 pm; bar/café. Club, Town Hall, Church Street, systems and a private broad. Tel: Come and join us for mulled wine, Reepham, 7.45 pm. Dave Brady, Monday 11 November Judy Holland 01603 308158 mince pies and a mardle from 6.30 Blickling Hall Estate Manager: Information display regarding the pm. If you have the need to dress Some historical background about proposed housing development site Thursday 21 November to bring “spirit”’ to the evening, Blickling and the work of the off Broomhill Lane, Reepham High Reepham WI, Annual General please do so, but it’s not National Trust, in particular the School, 4.45 pm – 6.45 pm. Meeting, St Michael’s, Reepham, compulsory. For further management of the landscape and Contact: Ian Malton, CAM 7.30 pm. Contact: Sue Robinson information, contact Bawdeswell woodland and changes brought Architects 01603 666151 or 01603 261771 or Village Cinema 01362 688749 or about by landscape design and the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] influence of two world wars. Tel: Judy Holland 01603 308158 Tuesday 12 November Sunday 1 December Monday 16 December Reepham Society, end of year Reepham Art Gallery Open Day, Christmas Concert, St Mary’s, “bring and share” social event, Town Bircham Centre, Market Place, Reepham, 7.30 pm, given by Hall, Church Street, Reepham, 7.30 Reepham, 12 noon – 2 pm. The Norwich Cathedral Choir and pm. The evening will include local artists of the Reepham Art Gallery friends. A festive evening of Advent We cannot accept event heritage activities and a have pleasure in inviting you to view and Christmas music for choir, details or corrections by photographic quiz on Reepham; the their work. The five local resident organ, strings and percussion. telephone. Please send to: planned programme for 2014 will artists exhibit a multitude of artistic Tickets £9, includes a glass of wine, Reepham Community Press, Homerton House, 74 Cawston also be announced. All current and styles and talents. All fees from the available from 01603 872686 or on Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or new members are welcome. Please Gallery are donated to the running the door. In aid of the Malawi email: [email protected] bring a bottle and some food to of the Bircham Centre. For further Association for Christian Support. www.reephamlife.co.uk 24 Reepham Life, November 2013 USEFUL INFO By Richard Cooke Words are our business Emergency services www.richard-cooke.co.uk 01603 873011 Fire, emergency only: 999         

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      Local representatives              Member of Parliament: Keith Simpson 020 7219 4053 or 01603 865763 or email: [email protected]                Norfolk County Councillor: James Joyce 01263 587212 or           email: [email protected] Broadland District Councillor: Chris Wheeler 01603 871799 or            email: [email protected]          Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson 01603 871983 or email: [email protected]          

         Shopping CROSSWORD Market Day: Wednesday  ACROSS 2 Finish organ to make love (6) Early closing: Some shops Thursday and/or Saturday 7 List end in stove (6) 3 Big cat for good local beer (7) 8 Fresh weight saw apple fall (6) 4 Norse about night noise (5) Public transport 9 Instrument in early release (4) 5 So POWs make avian Daily (Monday to Saturday) coach services to Aylsham and 10 Slow around root site (8) manoeuvres (6) Norwich via Cawston. There is also a once a week service to 11 Teach R&R to make map maker 6 To flowers for making breakfast Fakenham, Wroxham and Dereham. Timetables are displayed (7) hot (8) outside the side window of the Police Station. For information 13 Trees to win from Aussies (5) 12 Heal dice for kids’ problem (8) Monday to Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm 0845 300 6116 15 Paper cleaner (5) 14 Preparing cheese over drain (7) 17 Creep is about accurate (7) 16 Grass friend up for small computer (6) Local help 20 Neat help packs a trunk (8) 18 Boss is around to make sense Reepham Patient Care Fund – Reepham Rover or general 21,23 Top place for education (4,6) (6) enquiries. Contact: Jeanette Overton 01603 870426 24 Ex PM’s wife a learner, but just 19 Ice cream around Jericho (5) what you would expect (6) Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Girton House, Market Place, 22 ‘Proceed’ little chap – Reepham. Wednesdays 10 am – 12.30 pm only, otherwise something to aim for (4) telephone Norwich office 01603 765783 for advice or 01603 DOWN 660857 to make an appointment. Full information on services 1 Not good looking in smug lycra (4) available at http://www.ncab.org.uk Solution on page 26

Diane Turner retires, but Some of the 130 well- wishers at Diane Turner’s Diane’s Pantry continues retirement party held at Whitwell Station in October FROM PAGE 1 big part of the town,” said Sarah, who is and surprise, and I’m still on a homeopath and plans to extend the cloud nine! com plementary medicine side of the pro - “The messages from ev - duct range. ery one have been so gener- Debbie, who has worked at Diane’s for ous in their content and the past seven years, said that, when the have made me feel so glad opportunity arose to buy Diane’s Pantry, I have done this job for so “it helped that Sarah and I knew each long. One in particular told other – and knew we could work togeth- me they came to Diane’s er: there’s quite a lot that goes on for us Pantry on their first date and to get to grips with at the moment. week cruise to Madeira in November. the memory will always be there (they “We will start ordering supplies online She said: “I would like to thank all my are still customers). and perhaps try to use a few more local staff, customers, friends and family for their “My biggest wish was that the shop car- producers, but we plan to run the shop generous gifts and good wishes for my re- ried on and, thanks to Debbie and for a few months before we even think tirement. I have received more than 100 Sarah, this is going to happen. about changing anything.” cards and lots of lovely gifts and flowers. “Reepham, please support them as you Following a surprise retirement party “I would especially like to thank my have me. I wish them every success and at Whitwell Station on Sunday 20 Octo- staff for their loyalty over the years and hope they enjoy it as much as I have.” ber, when around 130 people wished her for the amazing party they organised for  Diane’s Pantry, 8 Market Place, well, Diane plans to relax on a three- me at Whitwell Station. It was a shock Ree pham. Tel: 01603 871075 www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, November 2013 25 Reepham. Play, chat and snacks training sessions with a coach and REGULAR EVENTS including toy library every third is suitable for all standards, week. No charge including beginners); Friday mornings 9 am for a slower run; and Bawdeswell Village Cinema Held 2 pm – 4 pm in the Town Hall, Reepham Country Market Held Thursdays 6.30 pm. Meet at car second Saturday of each month in Church Street, Reepham. First every Wednesday from 8 am – 11 park of Stimpson’s Piece, Reepham. Bawdeswell Village Hall; doors open session no charge, but if you do am, in The Bircham Centre, Market Contact: Jenni Egmore 01603 at 7.00 pm; film starts at 7.30 pm; the decide to join us it will only cost you Place, Reepham. Home-made 308192 or [email protected] bar/café will be open for refreshments £2 per session, with tea/coffee/ cakes, pies, biscuits, savoury for all films. Tel: 01362 688749. Email biscuits included. Equipment dishes, vegetables, fruit in season, Reepham Singers Meet every [email protected] provided. Contact: Gwenda Dove free range eggs, jams, jellies, Thursday (term times) at 8 pm in 01603 870598 or chutneys, etc the Bircham Centre, Market Place, Bircham Centre Shop Market [email protected] Reepham. We are a small, female Place, Reepham. Opening hours 9 Reepham & District Day Centre voice choir. Contact: Louisa Dreisin am – 1 pm, Wednesday, Friday and Line Dance with the Wednesday Meets every Wednesday from 9.30 01603 879466 or Saturday, plus tea shop open at Weavers Meet every Wednesdays am – 2.30 pm. Welcome coffee on [email protected] these times. Tel: 01603 879242. from 1 pm – 2 pm beginners, 2 pm arrival, home cooked lunch and Email: [email protected] – 4 pm beginners and improvers, in social time. Contact: Beth Rossetti The Reepham Society Holds the Town Hall, Church Street, 01603 870393 or Pauline Cooper public meetings from February to Bircham Under 5s Music Group Reepham. All ages, easily paced, 01603 871230 November, on the second Tuesday Meets every Monday from 1.45 pm casual dress. Tea/ squash break. in selected months at 7.30 pm at St – 2.30 pm (term time only) upstairs Country music-based 60s/70s Reepham & District Gardening Michael’s, Reepham. Contact: in the Bircham Centre, Market golden oldies/pop. £2 per session, Club Meets on the third Tuesday in Christine Powell 01603 879184 or Place, Reepham. All under 5s and first taster free. Contact: Sandra the month at 7.45 pm (except for [email protected] their adult welcome for lively fun. Williams 01603 872102 the AGM, which starts at 7.30 pm) Only £1 per child. Contact: Louisa in the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham Toddler Club Meets every Dreisin 01603 879466 or Rayzone Youth Club Meets every Reepham. Visitors and new Wednesday (term times) from 9.15 [email protected] Friday at Reepham Methodist members welcome. Contact: Judy am – 11.15 am at Stimpson’s Piece, Church, 7.30 – 9 pm (unless Holland 01603 308158 Reepham. Pregnant mums and Bridge Club Meets every Monday notified otherwise). Open to all Year parent/carers with children from new- from 7.30 pm in the Bircham 5-11 students. Subs 50p. Games, Reepham & District Photographic born to nursery age welcome. Toys, Centre, Market Place, Reepham chat, tuck... The autumn term will Club Meets on the third Thursday of crafts and activities and a snack time have a mixture of regular sessions each month from 8.00 pm – 10.00 (with a cup of coffee or tea for you British Legion, Men’s Section (with a choice of activities) and pm in The Sidings Marquee, too!). £2.50 per first child and 50p per Meets first Thursday in the month themed evenings. Contact: Claire Whitwell & Reepham Railway, additional sibling. Health visitor is from 2 pm – 4 pm in the Bircham Mead, Rayzone Youth Worker Whitwell Road, Reepham. Contact: also present at each session Centre, Market Place, Reepham. 07748 502603 or M.R. Battams 01603 870874 or Contact: Bernard Dye 01603 871791 [email protected] [email protected] Reepham Town Council Meets on or [email protected] the second Wednesday of the Reepham Badminton Club Meets Reepham & District Rotary Club month (excluding August), at 7.30 British Legion, Women’s Section at the Reepham High School Sports Meets 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm every pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Meets first Thursday in the month at Hall every Thursday evening during Monday at St Michael’s, Reepham. Reepham. Contact: Jo Boxall, Town 2.30 pm in the Town Hall, Church autumn and spring terms. Junior Contact: John Tym 07760 272422 Clerk 01603 873355 or Street, Reepham. Contact: Moira session (for Year 7 upwards) from [email protected] [email protected] Dye 01603 871791 or 7.00 pm – 8.15 pm. Adult session or Robert Buxton, President 01603 [email protected] from 8.15 pm – 10 pm. Tel: 01603 870200 Reepham WI Meets on the third 873244 or 01263 584221 Thursday in the month at 7.30 pm at Cawston Amateur Theatrical Reepham Golf Society Meets St Michael’s, Reepham. Women of all Society Meets every Monday at 7 Reepham Business Network monthly at various courses around ages are welcome to join. Contact: pm at Cawston Village Hall during Meets on alternate Thursdays from Norfolk and Suffolk. Contact: Mark Sue Robinson 01603 261771 or school term time. We stage two 7.30 am – 9 am at V’s Café, Smith 07824 849397 or Dean [email protected] productions per year and welcome Townsend Corner, Reepham. There Mears 07825 299634/01603 members age 8 years and over is no membership charge – just pay 870814 (day time) Rock Solid, one of Rayzone’s from Cawston, Reepham and £6 for breakfast, but please let us (Reepham Area Youth Project) surrounding villages. Contact Liz know if you intend to come. Contact: Reepham Good Companions The Friday clubs, meets alternate Beard 07884 488642. Email David Laws 01603 871126 or 07933 Friday Club meets every Friday at 2 Fridays at St Michael’s, Reepham, [email protected] or 149810. Email: pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, from 6 – 7 pm. All Year 5-9 students [email protected] [email protected] Reepham. The Reepham Rover will are welcome to come along for bring you and take you home if games and challenges – looking at Cawston Historical Society Meets Reepham Carpet Bowls Club transport is a problem. Contact: Eve life skills. Subs 50p. Contact: Claire fourth Thursday in the month from Meets every Monday from 1.30 pm Webber 01603 871943 Mead, Rayzone Youth Worker 7.15 pm – 9.15 pm at Cawston – 4.30 pm and Monday evenings 07748 502603 or Village Hall 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm in the Town Reepham Knit and Natter Meets on [email protected] Hall, Church Street, Reepham. the first Monday in the month from 2 Citizens Advice Drop in for free Membership is £1 per year and £2 pm – 4 pm in the Bircham Centre, St Mary’s Sunday Worship at 10.30 advice every Wednesday from 10 each session, including tea and Market Place, Reepham. Contact: am, followed by refreshments in St am – 12.30 pm at the Police biscuits. Children half price. Contact: Brenda Palmer 01603 871641 Michael’s. For details of services, Station, Market Place, Reepham Eve Webber 01603 871943 or Doris see the church noticeboard. Frost 01603 870845 Reepham Methodist Church Contact: Revd. Margaret Dean The Craft Club Meets every Tuesday Station Road, Reepham. Sunday 01603 879275 from 9.30 am – 12 noon at The Reepham Chamber of Commerce Worship at 10.30 am. Coffee Annexe, Oak Farm, Park Lane, Meets every month – for the date morning/Traidcraft every Wednesday Yoga Classes Held Monday 6.15 Reepham. Knitting, embroidering, and venue of the next meeting see from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm. Contact: pm – 7.45 pm (£6) and Tuesday tapestry, card making and other crafts. the Chamber website at The Minister 01263 732102 10.30 am – 12 noon (£5). Also Contact: Moira Dye 01603 871791 or www.reepham.uk.com. The chair-based exercises for mobility, [email protected] Chamber exists to promote Reepham Raiders Dodgeball club flexibility and strength, breathing businesses in and around Reepham meets for training every Wednesday exercises and relaxation, Tuesday Decibells Handbell Ringers Meets and to act as a channel for sharing from 6.00–7.30 pm at Reepham 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm (no charge, every Thursday from 10 am – 12 information. New members are High School. New players aged 15 donations only). St Michael’s, noon in the Bircham Centre, Market always welcome. Contact: Brenda and over, both male and female, are Reepham. Contact: Angela Place, Reepham. We are available to Gostling 01603 870582 or welcome. Contact: Henry Skinner Thompson 01603 870800 or play for events, groups and concerts. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Newcomers welcome. Contact: Tamara Goulding 01603 870249 or Reepham Cluster Area Sure Start Reepham Runners Meet Sunday December/January [email protected] Bumps to 5s Meets every Friday mornings 8.30 am start; Tuesday issue deadline: evening sessions 6.30 pm start, from 1.15 pm – 3 pm (term time 18 November 2013 Kurling Meets every Tuesday from only) at Stimpson’s Piece, (which offers more structured

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