Shipdham News SEPTEMBER 2019

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All Saints Parish Church Team Vicar Rev. Gill Wells Tel. 01362 822404 Associate Priest Rev. Doreen Fotherby Tel. 01362 821481 Churchwardens John Larwood Tel. 01362 820049 Ray Arnold Tel. 01953 886751

Shipdham United Church Minister Rev Denis Simons Tel: 01362 697713 Secretary Mrs C Oldridge Tel. 01362 820307 Treasurer Mr P Woodcock Tel. 01362 695486

The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dereham Parish Priest Rev. Brendan Moffitt Tel. 01362 694066 Deacon Rev. Martin Sanderson Tel. 01362 822590

Shipdham Parish Council Chairman Carole Playford Tel. 01362 822154 Vice Chairman Paul Hewett Tel. 01362 820354 Clerk June Smith Tel. 01760 440953

Norfolk County Council Councillor Mr Ed Connolly Tel. 07786 028055

Breckland District Councillors for Shipdham & Scarning Councillor Lynda Turner Tel. 07500 818315 Councillor Paul Hewett Tel. 01362 820354

Shipdham Surgery Dr. Joshua Harrison Tel. 01362 820225 Dr. Scott Turner Dr Dooldeniya Holt

Thomas Bullock CE Primary Academy Head Teacher TBC Tel. 01362 820300 Acting Chair of Governors Victoria Parfitt Tel. 01362 820300

Shipdham Community Centre Trust Chairman Bill Fawcett Tel. 01362 820102

Shipdham News Printing & Distribution All Saints Church Tel. 01362 822485 Editor Carolyn Barrett - Bloom Design & Print [email protected] Advertising James Shelley Tel. 07854 402025 2 THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

I’m sure that most of you will have seen or heard about the Helter Skelter which has been in the cathedral for the last ten days. Opinions have been mixed with some expressing the view that such a “gimmick” is inappropriate in an ancient place of worship like the cathedral and does little to help spread the good news of the gospel. Today a small group of us climbed the steep steps to the top of the Helter Skelter and came down much more quickly than we went up! It was fun and I would not have missed it and have my badge to prove I did it! It also gave us a close up view of the great West window and some idea of the many roof bosses which run the length of the nave but are seldom seen by most of us. But the Helter Skelter was only a small part of the whole experience. It was a joy to see so many young families and people of all ages enjoying the opportunity to explore the cathedral in a relaxed way. They were not only there for the Helter Skelter. Other activities included a Bible Box. This was a large box capable of holding at least half a dozen adults, in which the walls and ceiling were papered with the books of the bible, which many people took time to read. On the outside of the box there were some astonishing facts about the bible which couldn’t fail to arouse interest and a list of well known sayings in the English language which although part of everyday speech, originate in the Bible. There was a labyrinth where people were invited to walk the way quietly and reflect on their own personal journey of faith. In another corner of the cathedral people from several walks of life shared their experience of seeing things differently as they read the gospels and came to know Jesus and his teaching in a way which transformed their view of the world. It proved to be an unexpectedly spiritual experience to be in the cathedral today. It certainly didn’t feel like a “gimmick” and I was constantly reminded that Jesus came to give us life in all it’s fullness. He enjoyed being with people, sharing a picnic, cooking breakfast for his friends on the beach, and loved every aspect of creation. He walked the dusty roads of Palestine and made places holy by his presence. I have no doubt that he was present in the cathedral today making it holy with his presence. To those who found the Helter Skelter inappropriate (I wonder if they had actually been there?) I leave the last word to Julian of Norwich: ” It is God’s will that we seek Him wilfully and busily...... gladly and merrily.” Revd. Doreen 3 CHURCH NOTICES

From the Parish Registers Baptism We welcome into God’s family 21st July Peyton Mai Harris-Hill Joseph Ralph Proctor 11th August Ethan Grant Walker 18th August Annabelle Stebbing-Brown 25th August Gwenevere Mary Bowler-Brown

Funerals We commend to God’s care 23rd July Enid Rhona Lilley 30th July Matthew John Roberts 30th August Barbara Elizabeth High (St Faiths)

All Saints’ Tower Floodlighting If you would like to sponsor the floodlighting at All Saints’ Church for a particular month to commemorate a special person or event, please contact Theresa Hewett on [email protected] or by telephone to 01362 820354. Alternatively fill in a slip in the church and leave it in the Donations box with your donation. Sponsorship is £30 per calendar month and can be shared. We currently have every month in 2020 except February available.

Book of Remembrance The Book of Remembrance is open every day. If you would like to have an entry in the Book in memory of a loved one please contact Theresa Hewett on 01362 820354 or by email to [email protected] or fill in a slip in the church and leave it with your donation of £5 in the Donations box in the church.

Christmas Tree Festival 2019 This year’s Christmas Tree Festival will take place over the weekend of the 6th, 7th, and 8th of December and planning for this has now started. If you haven’t had a tree in the Festival before and would like to support your favourite charity please email the address at the end of this notice and we will send all details to you. Nearer the time we will also need stewards to help in the church. A rota will be posted in the Church and if you can spare any time over the weekend please add your name or contact us by email. Donations of prizes for the ever popular Tombola which raises funds for the Church would be very welcome and these can be left in the Church or we will collect if you let us know. Thank you in advance for any help you can give. [email protected] 4 CHURCH NOTICES

WHAT’S THE BEST NEWS Café Saints Coffee YOU’VE EVER HAD? Morning We only get one life and deep down we’re all asking the All Saints Church same question Thursday 5th September - What’s it all about? 9.30 - 11.30am Have a look at www.christianityexplored.org All welcome

* What is Christianity? SCHOOLBAG BLESSING * Tough questions COFFEE MORNING * Real life stories All parents are invited to join us * What next? for coffee and a blessing at If that makes you want to find All Saints after dropping your children off on the first Thursday out more about the Good of term. We look forward to seeing News of Jesus Christ you then to ask God’s blessing on why not contact The Rev’d Gill the school year ahead. Please email Wells for an informal chat? Theresa - [email protected] 01362 822404 if you plan to join us. Coffee will be or [email protected] served from 10 until 11:30am.

MacMillan Coffee Morning MacMillan Coffee Morning 25th September, Saturday 5th October 9.30am to 12.30pm 10am until 12pm at Carbrooke Village Hall Shipdham WI Hall All are welcome, and any Please come along and support this donations of cake will be worthwhile cause. Teas/ coffees and gratefully accepted! cake stall and raffle. Hopefully there will be some fun and a few games, lots of chat and Jo, Sue & Juliet - 01362 lots of tea, coffee and cake too! 821285

5 SEPTEMBER SERVICES AT SHIPDHAM & BRADENHAM

1st September 8.00am Holy Communion BCP St Andrews 9.30am Café Church CW All Saints 8th September 9.30am Café Church Bradenham Village Hall 11.15am Parish Communion CW All Saints 15th September 9.30am Holy Communion BCP St Andrew’s 11.15am Morning Praise CW All Saints 22nd September 11.15am Harvest Choral Matins BCP St Andrew’s 11.15am Parish Communion with Baptism CW All Saints 29th September 11.15am Harvest Festival CW All Saints 6.00pm Choral Evensong BCP St Andrew’s Wednesdays 10.00am Holy Communion CW All Saints

CW = Common Worship, BCP = Book of Common Prayer

Café Saints Coffee Morning: Coffee Morning Thursday 5th September 10-11.30am. All welcome. Community Choir meets in St Thomas’ Chapel, All Saints Church, alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm. Contact Ray Arnold 01953 886751 for details. Bellringing 1st, 2nd, 3rd Thursdays 7.30-9pm - beginners welcome

We will be praying in September for all those who live in: Shipdham: Fen Folgate, Mill Close, Cushing Close, Old Post Office Road, Watton Road, Little Hale Road, High Street. Bradenham: Church Lane, West End, Haggard Close. If you have any specific needs or people that you would like us to pray for, please contact: Revd Gill Wells or Revd Doreen Fotherby

6 VILLAGER NOTICES

SPECIAL THANKS again On behalf of the WWI committee we to Chris and Sarah of Letton would like to THANK eleven year old Road Nursery for the lovely Teddy List for his kind donation of £20 plants on The Green, it is always towards our window. Teddy is a keen appreciated. gardener and with help from his Dad Thanks also to Richard and raised the money from the produce at Carole Playford for always their allotment. watering them. Once again many thanks. Marlene Secker Marlene Secker

MARLENE’S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY A huge THANK YOU to A big thank you to all who made charity everyone donations for my birthday! who made my Civic Service on 7th July such a memorable Donations received have raised: event. To Rev Gill, the choir, £161 to provide water and sanitation the organist, the bell ringers, through Tear Fund the caterers and all the £168 has gone to Sightsavers, enabling 24 family, friends and community, children to receive cataract operations in who took part in any way. third world countries Apparently it was the first civic Unicef have purchased mosquito nets service to be held in All Saints which will protect 81 families in Africa. Church for over 70 years. What a wonderful way to celebrate a Thank you. special birthday! Lynda Turner

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Shipdham Community Hub has marquees, gazebos, tables, chairs and portaloos for hire. Reasonable charge to hire

marquees will be erected. All items can be delivered and collected when you have finished with them, For further information or to hire please contact Ray on 01362 820065

7 SHIPDHAM TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Dates for the diary: new members welcome. 1. Garden Party Sat 14th Sept, 2-4pm at Rectory Cottage, Church Lane IP25 7JY. This is our informal DIY bring some sharing food/drink/plate/eating irons/chair for a chinwag, game of boules/palet (another French game - you’ll have to be there to find out more). It gives us a chance to talk about the last visit and what we plan for the French coming here next May and for anyone who wants to find out about Twinning. A good way to start is to host as you are on ‘home territory’: STA covers all the guest’s costs of travel and the ‘soiree’ event at Lynford Hall from our fundraising. We are a friendly bunch and welcome new individuals/pairs/families. 2. Sat 12th Oct, WI Hall 7pm, French Film Evening (with subtitles…) and AGM. This year the film is “Aurore”, a gentle comedy. 3. Sat 11th Jan 2020 Post-Xmas Dinner at the White Hart in Hingham. 4. Sat 8th February, our popular Wine Tasting in Thomas Bullock School hall. Yep, they’re a bit more expensive than supermarket plonk but you get to taste 12 wines, don’t have to buy and there’s a generous discount if you do. It’s also great for people-watching those who think they know the difference between wine and whine, dahling. A great evening’s entertainment for all, not just twinners. Tickets available in October, £14 for food and wine. 5. The French are coming here Thursday 21 May 2020 and leave early Sunday 24 May. Plans are well under way for a jolly time. Steve Kite, Chair. 01362 820847

SHIPDHAM UNITED CHURCH SERVICES

Services for September September 1st 9.30am Parish Church September 8th 9.30am David Jack September 15th 9.30am Rev’d Doreen Fotherby September 22nd 9.30am Rev’d D. Simons Holy Communion September 29th 11.00am HARVEST FESTIVAL FINAL SERVICE 29th September Sunday 29th September will be our final service. The Harvest Festival will be tinned and dried goods so we can pass them on to the Food Bank. This service is also the Methodist Section Service and sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee will be served after the service. Everyone is welcome. Please come and join us for our final service. 8 In recent months the group has been involved in two events. The first was Shipdham School Fete organised by FOSSE. We were pleased to be asked and happy to attend, raising funds for the school and charity as part of the local community. Unfortunately the weather was not kind, a lot of work goes into organising such an event but everyone made the best of it. The second event was at the Dereham Hub Open Day for the Day Centre run by Independence Matters in Rash’s Green. We met some lovely people and raised £50 which we will be donating to this organisation for the centre. If anyone has any spare wool in whatever quantity we would be grateful for it to be donated to help us to continue knitting for all the good causes and charities we support.

Meeting dates for September are: Tuesday 3rd, 1:00pm to 3:00pm WI Hall Wednesday 11th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm All Saints Church. For more information please contact Kathy on 820615, Marlene 820327 or Sue Hart 822536

Shipdham branch of Royal British Legion is hosting a 1940’s Evening With Fancy Dress (optional), Cheese, Wine & Burger 21st September at the Golden Dog to commemorate 100 years since end WW1 & 75years since Battle of Britain. Starts at 630pm with Live 1940’s music singer. £5 per head pay at the door.

9 Our local … THE GOLDEN DOG - SHIPDHAM - Welcome to a new feature for the Shipdham News Our local… focussing on our local businesses. We’re starting with the Golden Dog pub on High Street and welcome other local businesses to contact us for a feature article here.

Dave Ridgewell and Paula Reidy have run The Golden Dog since 2014. It’s a freehold serving traditional ales and meals. Dave sees the pub as a central community hub, he offers local groups a free meeting space, welcomes several local associations such as the Royal British Legion, the Norton Bike Club and the Norfolk Classic Car club for their monthly meetings, and hosts clubs like the Shipdham Bowls Club for their annual dinners. Paula and Dave are keen to offer local residents all the benefits of a traditional village pub. They frequently put on live music, karaoke and are a popular venue for christening parties, weddings and wakes.

The Golden Dog has its origins as a house built in the sixteenth century, and was converted to a public house in the 1850s. Dave and Paula have transformed the inside of the pub which still has the traditional saloon bar alongside a comfortable family bar, restaurant, beer garden, children’s play area, marquee and of course the all-important car park. In a village which used to have 20 or more beer houses and pubs, the Golden Dog now stands for all that a good village pub offers to local residents - good company, good ale and food, and good times.

TIME FOR A LAUGH

• What time did the man go to the dentist? Tooth hurty. • How do you make holy water? You boil the hell out of it. • 5/4 people admit that they’re bad at fractions. • Who doesn’t eat at Christmas? The turkey - because it’s already stuffed. • Why was the broom late for work? Because it swept through its alarm. • Why can’t you trust an atom? Because it makes up everything. • Did you hear the joke about paper? It was tearable…. 10 THE GOLDEN DOG - SHIPDHAM - EnJOY OUR NEW MENUS WITH OLD FAVOURITES & NEW ADDITIONS PUB OPENING HOURS MONDAY, 5 TO 10PM TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MIDDAY TO 10PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY MIDDAY TILL MIDNIGHT SUNDAY MIDDAY TILL 10PM

Family karaoke with Jeanette FRIDAY 20th september TIME MACHINE...are here live 27th September Come along and enjoy the music FREE entry

MEnU’s & EVEnt dEals and rEstaUrant opEning times on our website/face book PAGE or phone paula or dave If you have an event coming up book us. Weddings, parties, christenings, wakes or fundraising. there is no charge for using our facilities. We welcome Families & DOGs

Facebook ‘thegoldendogshipdham’ or visit www.thegoldendog.co.uk [email protected] Tel: 01362 820255

11 SHIPDHAM HISTORY GROUP

We are all very grateful to Steve Price and his brilliant singing group ‘Pot of Gold’, the talented Swaffham Shanty Singers who performed for us last month. The church was a lovely setting for an enjoyable and enthusiastic fun-filled evening of songs of the sea. Our thanks also go to everyone who came along in support, donated the many raffle prizes, and to Kathy Newton and friends for their delicious cakes and pastries which were enjoyed by all. We planned for the amount raised to be used to finish off the fund needed for the superb World War I church window. The amazing sum of £504.00 profit which exceeded all our expectations was raised on the evening and the balance will be given to All Saints. Our next project is to raise funds to purchase a new digital projector so that we may be able to give more shows of old local photographs and to present different aspects of Shipdham history. Please have a look at our Facebook page ‘Shipdham History Group’ which interacts with almost 800 people interested in the history of the village, from those living next door to far corners of the world. Beanie Brown (820068), Sue Dewing (820324) & Marlene Secker (820327)

SHIPDHAM COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLAN

Shipdham Community Emergency Plan (SCEP) Hello residents of Shipdham. A few years ago, an Emergency Plan was issued to the residents to try and help people prepare for a situation of some sort occurring in the village which leads to a sustained disruption or possible evacuation scenario. We have reviewed this and re-issued it with up to date phone numbers including a Telephone number direct to the coordinator. Just last month we saw residents in Derbyshire evacuated from their homes for several days whilst a reservoir wall was showing signs of collapse. This showed the importance of them having a plan already in place, which took into account specific potential danger areas for their particular community. Please read the leaflet and think about how you and your family would cope. Having a plan will make any disruption to our normal way of life easier to cope with. Thank you SCEP Team 12 CHARITY QUIZ

Our Charity Quizzes continue to raise generous amounts of money for local charities, from our loyal quizzers.The charities we have supported so far this year have been Nelsons Journey,Cystic Fibrosis, Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS), The Matthew Project, The Shipdham Window (WW1 Memorial Window in Shipdham Church), Mid Norfolk Mencap and The Benjamin Foundation.Our total raised so far this year is £1,068. We are currently having a summer break, but will be back in September. If you have a charity that you would like us to raise money for, why don’t you get a team together and join us for the evening? Our policy is to keep it local to our county. We would love to welcome new quizzers and you will find it a relaxed and fun evening. Future ideas have been to have teas and coffees at the end of the quizzes to allow our members to get to know each other better. If you would like to book a table with a team of no more than 6 people, please get in touch with me.We are continuing the format when members from different teams provide the questions, which leads to a diverse range of questions and makes it much more enjoyable. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal quizzers for raffle prizes, preparing questions and your brilliant company. The date of our next quiz is September 27th at 7.30pm at The WI Hall and the charity will be Marie Curie Nurses. Heather Crowdy 820078

Mobile Library Timetables The places visited and times are as follows:

Village Arrival Departure Stop Name SCARNING 09:55 10:10 MAYFAIR BRADENHAM 10:25 10:40 MILL HILL BRADENHAM 10:45 11:00 CHURCH ROAD BRADENHAM 11:05 11:20 NELSON CLOSE BRADENHAM 11:25 11:40 SOUTHEND SHIPDHAM 12:30 12:45 EASTGATE SHIPDHAM 12:50 13:05 BLACKMOOR ROW SHIPDHAM 14:20 14:40 RICHARD HAGGARD CLOSE SHIPDHAM 15:00 15:30 PARK ESTATE SHIPDHAM 15:35 17:00 OLD SCHOOL

Date of Visits 9-Apr, 7-May, 4-Jun, 2-Jul, 30-Jul, 27-Aug, 24-Sep, 22-Oct, 19-Nov, 17-Dec, 14-Jan-20, 11-Feb-20, 10-Mar-20, 7-Apr-20

13 SHIPDHAM GARDEN & HORTICULTURAL CLUB

On the 30th of June the club had a visit to “Dale Farm”, Sandy lane, Dereham. We were welcomed by Graham & Sally Watts who live at Dale Farm which is part of the National Garden Scheme. Dale Farm has much to offer, including a 2-acre plant lovers’ garden with a large spring-fed pond. It has over 1000 plant varieties in exuberantly planted borders with interesting sculptures and features, as well as gravel, vegetable, nature and waterside gardens. There is also a collection of 130 hydrangeas! The members spent time walking around the lovely garden with surprises around every corner. This was followed by home made Tea & Cake! We also enjoyed buying some plants, which Sally grows herself.

On the 6th July the club had a visit to a private garden in Westfield, Dereham. Penny opened her garden to the club, and laid an amazing afternoon tea on for the members - all home made and this was enjoyed by all. The house is a converted Barn and the tea was set out in a garden room on a converted snooker table. The weather was a bit wet but everyone braved the elements to look around the garden. This was also a fund raising event for the Brain Trauma Trust, and £100 was collected for the charity.

Up coming Events 5th September “Bee Friendly Gardening”- Talk by Dr Judy Webb. 3rd October “Annual General Meeting”- A summary of the last year and future plans. 7th November “House Plants”- Talk by Robin McDonald. 5th December “Festive Quiz and Nibbles” Gardening Tip of the Month: To stop mosquitoes and other insect larvae from breeding in birdbaths or rainwater barrels, put a few drops of vegetable oil on top of the water. It spreads to form a film over the surface of the water so the larvae cannot lay eggs, but won’t bother the birds!

Coach to Norwich The Wednesday coach to Norwich leaves the King’s Café at 9.10am and picks up at The Green at 9.15am. It leaves Norwich at 1.05pm, arriving back in Shipdham at approx 2.15pm.

14 SHIPDHAM WIVES

The speaker on 18th July was Tami Evans from Wiltshire Farm Foods complete with delicious samples. The company began in a small way literally with a farmer’s wife, helped by her husband in a Wiltshire farmhouse kitchen with meals delivered by the local postman. We were told how menus are created with attention to nutrition, special diets and even to texture with soft foods for those having difficulty with swallowing. Drivers can take food in and place it in the freezer where required. Most can be cooked straight from the freezer with 60% recyclable packaging. The chefs constantly experiment with new recipes and flavours. The company has won two Queen’s Awards for enterprise including specialist nutrition and is internationally recognised. We found this a very interesting and informative talk with far more to Wiltshire Farm Foods than we had originally thought. We welcomed a new member, Julie Woods we hope that she enjoys our company and speakers. Tea and coffee were provided by Kathy Newton and Pat Fairbairn. There were apologies for absence from Pat Callister and Pat Jarrett. The raffle was won by Anne Payne, Wendy Doel, Jane Harris, Julie Woods and Kath Williams. Members are reminded that part of the 19th September meeting will be our AGM. Subscriptions will be due, still £10 for the year. Before the AGM business our speaker will be Trish McArthy who will talk about her 157 mile trek across Norway and how she trained for this. Sue Hart

New Arts & Crafts Group opening in Bradenham Village Hall on Wednesday September 18th from 10am till Noon. Then every alternate Wednesday morning. Each session starting at £2 per person, hot & cold drinks available. It’s a morning for all crafters to meet and share their knowledge and expertise while meeting old friends and making new ones. Please bring your own materials, continue with your own crafts, or learn a new craft from other members. Any Arts and Crafts welcome, for further information contact either; Julie - [email protected] or 01362 822436 Les - [email protected] or 01362 820886 / 07935 977637 If you never give it a try, you will never know what hidden talents you may have.

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17 DIARY OF REGULAR EVENTS

DAY CLUB/EVENT VENUE TIME CONTACT Monday Shipdham Art Group WI Hall 10:00am Judo Club Bullock Park Pavilion 7:00pm Bob Hunter 01362 695910 3rd Monday of each month Shipdham Branch Royal British Legion The Golden Dog 8:00pm Tuesday Whist Drive WI Hall 7:30pm Kickboxing Bullock Park Pavilion Tom 07585 663905 1st Tuesday of each month Shipdham Knitters WI Hall 1.00pm - 3.00pm Kathy Newton 01362 820615 Wednesday 3rd Wednesday of each month Shipdham & District Book Group 2:00pm Coach to Norwich King’s Café 9:10am Line Dancing WI Hall 1:30pm - 3:30pm 2nd Wednesday of each month Shipdham Knitters Shipdham Church 1.00pm - 3.00pm Kathy Newton 01362 820615 1st Shipdham Brownies WI Hall 5:30pm - 7:00pm 1st Shipdham Guides WI Hall 7:15pm - 9:00pm www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested 2nd Wednesday of each month Bingo WI Hall 7:30pm Thursday 1st Thursday of each month Shipdham Garden Club & Horticultural Society WI Hall 7:30pm 07885 113860 1st Thursday of each month Cafe Saints All Saints Church 9.30am - 11.30am 3rd Thursday of each month Shipdham Wives Group WI Hall 7:30pm Audrey Griffiths 01362 821448 4th Thursday of each month Dereham Flower Club Toftwood Village Hall 7:30pm (Feb, Mar, May-Oct) 01362 638320 Last Thursday of each month Shipdham Fuchsia Society Paul Lambert 01362 695820 Art Classes WI Hall 10:00am - 1.00pm Jim 01603 457055 Kickboxing Bullock Park Pavilion Tom 07585 663905 Friday 2nd Friday of each month Yoga Bullock Park 7:00pm - 8:30pm Laura Dunn 07724199385 Last Friday of Month Charity Quiz WI Hall 7:30pm Gillian de Cruz 077202 88116 Saturday Ddc Pre-Teens Dance Bullock Park 10:00am - 12:00pm Abi Davies 07484 625511

Shipdham WI Hall Have you got an event coming up, a birthday, christening, fundraising event then why not book the WI Hall. The booking charge is £5 per hour including heating and lighting. For further information or to book call Marlene on 01362 820327.

18 DIARY OF REGULAR EVENTS

We would like to hear from any Groups/Organisations/Clubs in and around Shipdham who would like to place a report/information about meetings or events in the Shipdham News. If you would like to send any information please email Carolyn: [email protected] Deadline: 18th of each month *Please note the Editor is not responsible for distribution of the magazine

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20 SHIPDHAM POST OFFICE & CONVENIENCE STORES A friendly, family business run by Lax & Raj Purewal (opp. Village Green) Telephone: Dereham (01362) 820285 SHIPDHAM’S LARGEST ONE STOP SHOP OPEN 7 DAYS We are always happy to take requests for specific requirements NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES New Special Deals & Multi-Buys now available Delicatessen, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Fresh Flowers & Plants (in season), Flowers by post, Fresh Bread from Hingham Bakery, Pastries/Sandwiches, Bunnings local fish, Cromer Crabs (in season), Ices, Wide range of Convenience Foods, Pet Foods, Stationery, Gifts & Toys, Fax Service, Bottle Gas, Mobile top-up, Photocopier, Tobacco & Off-Licence. Large variety of Cards - views of Shipdham by Liz Mace NATIONAL LOTTERY & HEALTH LOTTERY NOW AVAILABLE Cash Machine. Groceries delivered by arrangement In the Post Office we offer: Personal Banking - selected Banks (no charge by Post Office), Motor Tax, Insurance, Foreign Currency, Euros in stock, Loans, Phones and more. Shop: Mon - Fri 6:00am - 7pm, Sat 6:30am - 7pm, Sun 8am - 4pm Post Office: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm, Sat 9:00am - 12:30pm M.O.T’S Book your MOT online at www.ivanchubbock.co.uk Or Call 01362 820416 Cars, 4 X 4’s, pick-ups, vans, campers, motorcycles, three wheelers, trikes, horse-boxes and mini buses/PSV’s We can MOT everything MOT’s start from £29.00 to £35.00 We also offer a very well equipped workshop for all your motoring needs IVAN CHUBBOCK GARAGE SERVICES LTD SHIPDHAM We’re 60 years old

21 NOW OPEN Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 3.30pm Closed Monday Coffees, Teas & Hot Chocolate Variety of Homemade Cakes & Cream Teas from £5 a head King’s Cafe All Day Breakfast/Daily Specials Cooked Lunches & Sandwiches 2 Dereham Road, Vegetarian options available Shipdham M.O.T’S Beer garden & children’s play area Book your MOT online at www.ivanchubbock.co.ukIP25 7NA **Parties & Wakes available Or Call 01362 820416 with pre-booking** Cars, 4 X 4’s, pick-ups, vans, campers, motorcycles, Tel: 01362 820030 three wheelers, trikes, horse-boxes and mini buses/PSV’s Call: 01362 820030 to book We can MOT everything MOT’s start from £29.00Hair by to £35.00 We also offer a very well equippedJeanette workshop for all your motoring needs Market Street, Shipdham l Established Unisex Salon IVAN CHUBBOCK GARAGEl Member of NationalSERVICES Hairdressers Federation l Fully qualified and experienced staff SHIPDHAMl Offering a full range of Hair Treatments at We’re 60 years old very competitive prices Telephone: (01362) 820042

Qualified Foot Health Professional Helen Malcolmson (MCFHP, MAFHP) Peter Rudling Travel Convenient Foot Care Treatment u Specialists in Airport Transfers, Ingrown toenails Train Stations & Seaports u Fungal nail treatment 24 Hour Service (Pre-Booked) u Corn & callus removal Mercedes Cars u Bunion care Wedding Car Service u General footcare Contact us on: 01362 821140 07776040004 / 07545560565 Telephone: 01362 692892 www.peterrudlingtravel.co.uk MOBILE: 07796 617938

22 Kitchen Fitter Work Tops / Sink Changes Twenty years experience 01362 861356 - MICK WEIGHT Email: [email protected] Shipdham Surgery We are now booking appointments for the Flu Vaccination. Please contact the Surgery to book your slot. Saturday 28th September 2019

A separate clinic for under 18’s will be announced at a later date SUPPORT YOUR PRACTICE-HAVE THE VACCINATION WITH US Every flu jab you have elsewhere means fewer resources for your GP practice The Flu vaccination provides the best protection against an unpredictable virus which infects many people and can cause serious illness and death each year.

The vaccination is free and recommended yearly for those most at risk of flu. This includes: • Children who are aged 2 to 10 (but not 11 years or older) on 31st August 2019 * • Pregnant women • Those aged six months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups. • Those aged 65 years and older. • Those in long stay residential care homes. • People with caring responsibilities • Those in close contact with immunocompromised individuals

If there is someone you rely on to care for you, please ask them to contact their own GP Practice as they may be eligible for a free flu vaccination.

*Preschool children aged 2 to 3 years will be vaccinated at their general practice. Children aged 4 to 10 years (born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2015) will usually be vaccinated at school.

CHARITY BINGO Bradenham Cricket Club - Great Cressingham Village Hall Bingo The cash and prize bingo is Wednesday 11th September at Shipdham WI Hall. Doors open at 6.45pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. Many thanks for the continued support and new faces always welcome to this monthly event

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24 SHOE BOX APPEAL

It’s shoe box time again!

Thanks to you and operation Christmas Child, last year over 1 million children worldwide, in some of the poorest parts of the world received a shoebox full of gifts at Christmas.

If you would like to contribute to this year’s appeal, please wrap a medium sized shoe box and the lid separately and then include new items from each category. Then label whether your box is suitable for a boy or a girl and the age category (2-4, 5-9,10-14) Please drop your filled shoebox off at HAIR BY JEANETTE in Shipdham by the end of the first week of November so that they are all delivered in time for Christmas.

Toys: Bear, soft toy, tennis ball, finger puppet, jigsaw, yo-yo, building blocks, small musical instrument. For boys- truck and cars. For girls- dolls, clip on earrings etc.

Education Supplies: Felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, colouring book, notepad, picture or puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers, etc.

Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of soap, flannel, etc.

Other Items: Gloves, scarf, sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces, etc. Items not to include are: food (except non-chocolate sweets), medicine, war-related items (e.g toy soldiers), clothing (other than that listed), fragile items, liquids, aerosols, dangerous items (e.g sharp objects), novels, political items, hand-knitted toys without a CE mark (unless made using patterns from the website)

FLAT PACK BOXES ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE 40P EACH.

All items must be NEW and unused please

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26 SCHOOLBAG BLESSINGS If September brings some kind of new beginning for your family, such as a child starting nursery, school or moving up a class, it can be helpful to know that God is always with us wherever we go. The start of a new term is an opportunity to ask for God’s blessing on the places we will go and the people we will meet. Here’s a simple way to do this: • Look in your child’s school bag. Often there is a name tag built in. You can usually take the paper slip out of the tag. • Write on the back of the paper slip a simple prayer for your child, for example, ‘Dear God, please bless (child’s name) at (nursery/school) this year’, or similar words. • Replace the card in its holder, and nobody will know the prayer is there except you, your child and God. • If the bag doesn’t already have a tag, you can use a keyring (one of those with a plastic frame and a paper insert) and attach it to the zip. Parents: if you take a bag or briefcase to work (or even if you just have a handbag or sports bag) why not make yourself a blessing label too?

Make a memory If your child recently had a first day at school or nursery or playgroup, keep the photo of them that day as a reminder, and of how special the moment is. You could take one at the same time each year, and create an album - pick a background that won’t change, so you can see how they’ve grown!

27 SHIPDHAM & DISTRICT BOOK GROUP

In July the group discussed Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, first in the series by JKRowling. Many had read it with younger members of their families or for their own enjoyment. Most had seen the film. This was a very popular choice and much enjoyed by members, including the minority who had doubts about reading a book intended for children. We appreciated the imagination of the author and understood her success. On a more serious note it was felt that the loneliness of many children who come from abandoned or broken families was depicted without spoiling the story and fun. One member has adult children who play a form of Quidditch NB with out flying broomsticks. In August we discussed Pompeii by Robert Harris. It begins with the pre disaster setting at the height of the Roman Empire. Along the Mediterranean coast, the richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest navy is peacefully at anchor in Misenum. The carefree lifestyle and gorgeous weather belie an impending cataclysm, and only one man is worried. The young engineer Marcus Attilius Primus has just taken charge of the Aqua Augusta, the enormous aqueduct that brings fresh water to a quarter of a million people in nine towns around the Bay of Naples. His predecessor has disappeared. Springs are failing for the first time in generations. Now there is a crisis on the Augusta’s sixty-mile main line,somewhere to the north of Pompeii, on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius.Attilius,decent, practical, and incorruptible,promises Pliny, the famous scholar who commands the navy, that he can repair the aqueduct before the reservoir runs dry. His plan is to travel to Pompeii and put together an expedition, then head out to the place where he believes the fault lies. Pompeii proves to be a corrupt and violent town, and Attilius soon discovers that there are powerful forces at work, natural and man-made,threatening to destroy him. Several members have visited modern Pompeii and Herculaneum which added to their enjoyment of the book and visualisation of the setting with Vesuvius brooding over them,despite it’s being smaller than at the time of the disaster, another had read the book before her visit and found herself comparing chapters from Harris’s book rather than listening to the guide. All found it a fascinating read and liked the combination of historical fact with fiction with the latter combining murder and love. All agreed that they learnt much about the Romans including the fact that they not only used cement but found how to make a waterproof version; were appalled by the brutal treatment of the slaves which including thrrowing them to sea creatures which would devour them alive; corruption, hedonism and horror went side by side in their civilisation despite their advance in practical knowledge, much as today when we like to consider opurselves civilised and much more. Several said that they had a problem with the characterisation, possibly because of the Roman names combined with the large number of characters. It was agreed that Harris is an excellent writer helped by his accurate and detailed research. For our September meeting we are reading ‘This is Going to Hurt’ by Adam Kay. 28 29 Notes from the Chairman’s diary I thought as I am Chairman of the Council this year, you might like to hear a bit more about the role and what it involves. The Chairman (no gender issues, the title is The Chairman!) is elected for one year from May to April, and fulfils a civic, not political, role rather like a Mayor. Chairing the full council meeting is a key task, with a lot of reading, briefings and ready support from officers including lawyers on the day. Although the agenda is published, there are opportunities for elected members to raise issues without notice, and the meetings can take twists and turns - so the chairman has to steer council through these, always applying standing orders, policies, the constitution and points of law, with fairness and impartiality. A key role for the Chairman and her deputy, is to attend a vast range of civic and community events, across the county and beyond, ranging from coffee with a 96 year old veteran at home, to age old traditional civic ceremonies, such as the installation of the new Lord Mayor of Norwich, and the High Sheriff, the new Mayors of boroughs and towns, the Justice service at Norwich Cathedral where all the judiciary process in full court dress, to the President’s Day in Thetford where young people with a range of special needs come together with sporting icons to try out new sports and have fun. Other events so far have included funerals, armed forces events, coffee mornings, seminars, a visit to HMP Wayland, farewells to Rev Sally Theakston and the retiring manager of the Iceni partnership in Swaffham, greeting visitors etc. etc. To date my most memorable event was my own Civic Reception held in All Saints Church Shipdham, conducted by Rev. Gill Wells, and involving family, friends and the community. This simple but evocative service saw elected members and officers, as well as myself, pledge to serve all the residents of Breckland. The Chairman also is regularly briefed on the protocol for national non-political issues, such as the death of a member of the Royal family. The role is never ending, but exciting, meeting people, and going places never imagined! It is important to remember that beside being the Chairman, I also have my ward work and committee meetings to attend: ward work will always take priority for Shipdham with Scarning. So there’s a taste of life with a chain round one’s neck, lots of sausage rolls to eat, and lots to remember, with hardly a day off, but fun to be had! Lynda Turner If you have any local issues please contact: District Cllr Paul Hewett: [email protected] - 01362 820354 District Cllr Lynda Turner: [email protected] - 07500 818315 County Cllr Ed Connolly: [email protected] - 07786028055 Breckland District Council: www.breckland.gov.uk - 01362 656870 Norfolk County Council: www.norfolk.gov.uk - 0344 800 8020 You report it - we’ll sort it! Breckland District Council - 01362 656870

30 BRADENHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

August 15th saw a first for us: an Open Garden Safari. Members of our club, residents of Bradenham and also members from Shipdham and Ashill Garden Societies were invited to visit 9 gardens owned by members. The weather finally smiled on the steady stream of visitors; balloons, bunting and gardening tips were freely shared; tea and cakes were provided; a model steam train ran in one garden and the whole day was topped off by a fantastic barbeque. Thanks to all garden owners and visitors who made this a great success. And no-one was rude about my weeds…

The next event is the Bradenham Autumn Horticultural Show on Saturday 7th September at Bradenham Village Hall. The classes open for non-members (Entries must arrive between 11.00am and 1.00pm at the Bradenham Village Hall) are as follows: -

Class 1 Potatoes white x 4, Class 2 Potatoes coloured x 4, Class 5 Longest runner bean x 1, Class 6 Tomatoes any ripe x 6, Class 15 Trug of mixed vegetables (may include salad and herbs), Class 16 Apples dessert x 4, Class 25 Miniature garden 60x50cm Children aged 6-10 inclusive, Class 26 Miniature garden 60x50cm Children aged 11-14 inclusive, Class 27 Flowering pelargonium x 1, Class 29 Vase of 5 stem assorted annual flowers (not including dahlias, gladioli, roses, fuchsias or pelargoniums), Class 30 Single stem of any flower (not including dahlias, gladioli, roses, fuchsias or pelargoniums), Class 31 5 Single fuchsia flower heads arranged on a plate, Class 33 Jar of grapefruit marmalade x 1, Class 34 Jar of homemade rhubarb and ginger jam, Class 40 Piece of jewellery any design and/or materials (a pair of earrings counts as one entry), Class 41 A collage no larger than 15x15 inches.

You will get help with arranging your entries. Members can enter all the Classes and should plan their entries now using the Club Schedule. Please come and join us as an entrant (only 20p for each entry) or to view the show at Bradenham Village Hall at 3.30pm when you can see who has won and enjoy a high tea.

Our next Thursday evening Club event is on 21st November at the Bradenham Village Hall 7.30pm, when we will be running a quiz. Come and join us then.

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34 ham Notic The Shipd e Board

Welcome to the Shipdham Parish Council Parish Council meetings Notice Board. Contact Paul Hewett for are at the WI Hall, usually on the further information on anything on this page. 2nd Monday of each month. 15 minutes in each meeting are for your questions - Long range date for your diary come and have your say Coming in October to a WI Hall near you Changes are coming to your Parish Page (or the Dog - currently location is uncertain): From October there will be a new look the autumn 2019 Village Forum! and feel to your Parish Page reflecting a desire to make it more informative and user An informal opportunity to chat, explore, and friendly for those looking for information help shape some of the community thinking over about the village and the work of the Parish a tea, coffee or a beer and/or a wine. Council. Mid October 2019 - keep an eye on the date! We would love to hear your views as to what else we could do.. And the place… Please take pride in Shipdham: Fly tipping? Anti-social behaviour? Keep your dog under close supervision and Excessive noise? Abandoned cars? on a lead at Bullock Park. Report it! But wherever you walk them - Use the Report it button on the BDC Please clean up after your dog. Please keep hedges cut away from Allotments available footpaths. There are a number of allotments available at both the Dereham Road Please be courteous to your neighbours end and Watton end of the village. when having bonfires. Contact the Clerk for more details. Essentially, please be respectful to all!

Village Halls and allotments available to rent at great rates! Bullock Park: Sarah Howlett 820047, WI Hall: Marlene Secker 820327 Village correspondent - James Shelley 07854 402025

Your Parish Council - your call Contact the Clerk in first instance on any parish matter:June Smith - 01760 440953 For other Councillors, contact details are: Carole Playford (Chair) - 079541 20345 or 822154 Paul Hewett (Vice Chair) - 820354 James Shelley - 07854 402025 Marlene Secker - 820327 Mark Crane - 821440 Jo Dewing - 821285 Barry Allum - 820024 Steve Worth - 821069 Ann Stolworthy - 820567 Simon Smith - 07885 113860 Julian Woodrow - 820179 Website: www.shipdham.org Clerk: [email protected]

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All Saints Church

Sunday 29th September

11:15am

followed by a

Bring & Share Harvest Lunch

at 12.45pm