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REEPHAM LIFE January 2014 YOUR Community Newspaper www.reephamlife.co.uk No. 9, December 2013/ Byfords completes Old Brewery House purchase

IAIN Wilson of Holt-based Byfords has announced the completion of the pur- chase of the Old Brewery House Hotel

in Reepham. Photo: John Tym Mr Wilson, who managed the hotel for five years in the 1990s, having initially run the hotel’s health club, said an extensive consultation lasting six to nine months will now be held with the town’s resi- dents and key stakeholders, with the aim of coming up with a viable commercial plan to move the project forward. However, it is likely that there will be major changes, particularly at the rear of the property, which closed as a hotel in August and is now in “a sorry state”. The first phase of development will be renovating the roof, exterior and down- stairs areas of the Grade II listed building on the Market Place side, initially provid- The Old Brewery House Hotel, Reepham ing a commercial venture for the sale of food and drink. Mr Wilson revealed that around 10 bedrooms for the hotel, pos- at Edgefield and the Assembly House in this phase alone is likely cost around £1.5 sibly along the lines of the “posh B&B” Norwich. million. offered by Byfords in Holt. (The hotel Mr Wilson stressed that the company The second stage would be the devel- currently has 23 bedrooms.) acquires property not just as an invest- opment of the back of the property. This The entire project could take five ment, but to retain for the long term, al- will probably mean the demolition of the years to complete, said Mr Wilson. With though any proposition has to make com- sports centre, which includes a swimming traditional pubs closing and consumer mercial sense: “Our track record proves pool and squash courts, and the construc- habits altering drastically over the past 15 that we can provide sustainable benefits tion of a number of high-quality residen- years, “so the Old Brewery House will to the community.” tial units in order to fund the renovation also have to change,” he said. He admitted that, following his earlier ex- and refurbishment of the remainder of the “It is simply not viable for a hotel to ex- perience in Reepham, there is a bit of an property. ist on a site of that size in Reepham today. emotional attachment to the Old Brew ery The third phase would involve devel- Solely as a hotel as it is now, the bottom House (he met his wife on the treadmill oping the upstairs area of the main build- line is that there will have to be significant in the leisure centre). “We were looking for ing and the east and west wings, which changes.” a challenge and this project gives us a were later extensions to the property. Mr Byfords also owns, co-owns and/or Wilson suggested that this could result in manages the Kings Head at Holt, The Pigs CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 

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w sjenkinsdesign.co.uk :H JXDUDQWHH WREHDWDQ\ OLNHIRUOLNH TXRWH Reepham Life, December 2013 3 news Reepham Life is published by Reepham Community Press EDITOR Geoff Fisher Rotary leads typhoon relief efforts ADVERTISING Judy Holland REEPHAM & District Rotary Club is ap- DISTRIBUTION Tim Fryer pealing for donations to help victims of WEBSITE Jeremy Brockman last month’s Typhoon Haiyan in the Phil- ippines. Printed by: Colour Print, Norwich The storm, which hit on 8 November, EDITORIAL ADDRESS killed at least 3,900 people, left more than half a million homeless and affected Reepham Community Press around 11 million people in total, accord- Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road ing to United Nations estimates. Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT To help in the relief efforts in the Philip- Tel: 01603 308158 Email: [email protected] pines, the local Rotary club has already Web: www.reephamlife.co.uk sent a cheque for £1,570 to fund 11 Aqua- boxes and a community filter. includes a 100 Club, Reepham & District The views expressed in Reepham The Aquabox Gold (pictured) is filled Rotary Club has supplied (and in the past Life are not necessarily those of the with 25 kg of new, specially purchased filled) more than 370 Aquaboxes for dis- Publishers or the Editor humanitarian aid goods to meet the basic aster relief worldwide since the club’s All material is strictly copyright and all needs of victims of natural (and man- foundation 24 years ago, said spokesper- rights reserved made) disasters. son Paul Smith. Each Aquabox Gold costs All materials submitted for When combined with a water purifica- £120, while a community filter costs £250. publication, including letters to the tion unit, the emptied Aquabox is capable As well as sending its own funds, Reep- editor, may be edited for reasons of of producing 18,000 litres of safe, clean, ham Rotary has set up an appeal for any- space and clarity drinkable water – enough for a family of one in the Reepham district to send mon- six for more than 18 months. ey to the Disasters Emergency Committee Reepham Life, a free monthly The AquaFilter Community filter can gen- for use in the Philippines. newspaper, is supported by Reepham Town Council and Broadland District erate up to 500,000 litres of drinking water To donate, go to www.justgiving.com/ Council’s Small Grants Fund from local contaminated water sources, reephamrotary, or text RROT98 and an which is enough for 100 families of six (600 amount between £1 and £10 to 70070. people) for more than 18 months. www.reephamrotary.org.uk Through its fundraising efforts, which www.aquabox.org

Crown planning decision appeal ‘forgotten’ been overlooked. AN appeal lodged against Broadland nounced its decision in the first week of It is understood the visit will now take District Council’s decision to refuse per- November. place in the week commencing 16 De- mission for a planning application for a Speaking at November’s Reepham cember with a decision to be announced change of use of The Crown from a public Town Council meeting, Broadland District within six weeks of that date. house to residential has been “forgotten”. Councillor Chris Wheeler revealed he had The appeal against Broadland’s deci- The Planning Inspectorate was due to finally managed to speak with the rele- sion was made by Mr G Monk, who has visit the pub in Ollands Road, Reepham, vant officer at the Planning Inspectorate submitted revised plans to turn the pub by the end of September and to have an- in Bristol, who admitted the appeal had into a five-bedroom residential dwelling.

Rags to riches for Bircham Centre Charity Shop ternoons from 2-4 pm, as well as our usu- al three mornings each week – Wednes- THE Bircham Centre Trustees and shop pot. Nothing is wasted; everything is wel- day, Friday and Saturday from 9 am – 1 volunteers wish to thank all customers for come. May we remind Reepham ladies pm. their support over 2013. sorting out their wardrobes that we ap- Wishing the town a joyful and peaceful Donations received are sold, recycled preciate any clothes, hats, scarves, shoes, Christmas. Best wishes from all at the Bir- or sent off with our ragman, all of bags or unwanted gifts. cham Centre. which bring money into our charity Our shop is now open on Monday af- Gill Wheatley, Administrator

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Exploring our footpaths only from maps are now firmly fixed in I won’t go into detail about exactly I would like to express my appreciation my mind’s eye; gaps in familiar routes where we went, what we saw and what of the recent walks led by Trevor and have been filled. we did, because if the sessions are repeat- Imogen Ashwin in the Reepham area, or- Much thought and imagination had ob- ed at a later date it would spoil the sur- ganised as part of the Exploring Our Foot- viously gone into the planning of the prises en route. paths initiative. walks so that ultimately they were not But I would urge anyone to take ad- I was unable to attend the first walk, but only informative, but also moving and vantage of any future opportunity to join took part in the other two, both of which thought-provoking, especially in relation these guided walks. You will have a so- revealed many new and fascinating as- to the idea that generations of people ciable and unforgettable experience. pects of our local landscape and history. have known, appreciated and loved Kay Riggs, Wood Dalling Places which previously I had known these special places. Christmas lights for charity REEPHAM Hair Studio has been raising money for charity for several years now. It’s that time of year when we again ask for your support. Our chosen charities this year are the Reepham Patient Care Fund and the Big C Appeal Norwich. We lost our mum to cancer two years ago and the support that the Colney Cen- tre at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals provided was invaluable and we still feel indebted to them. That is why we wish to continue raising money for them while we still can through our Christ mas lights. Many of us know someone who has had treatment at the Centre and about the amount of people going through its doors every day. We are also lucky to have the Reepham Rover and the equipment that Horses at an army camp in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire the Reepham Patient Care Fund has bought for the town. Booton’s war horse However, we will not be going door to A few years ago I wrote a small book called Fragments of a Village Life: Booton: door selling lucky squares as unfortunate- 1900-2000. I only knew some of the people mentioned in this as I was not a ly we do not have the time. But we will native of Booton, having come to live there from London and Norwich in 1956. be selling tickets from Reepham Hair Stu- The information was told to me by Booton folk and by my mother-in-law, who dio for a Christmas hamper and other was a native. prizes. We hope we can count on your A great deal of pleasure for me was to receive letters from people who had continued support. lived in the village as a child or who had relatives in Booton and were interested The lights at Reepham Hair Studio will in tracing family or had a story to tell. be switched on from 1 December until As so much interest is shown now in the war years and the plight of the war 6 January from 5-9 pm. horse, readers may be interested to know that an ex-charger named The Lad lived Ian Tooley at Town Farm, Booton, in the 1930s. This is what Kay Baillie née Howard, who lived at the farm, had to say about him: Condescending response “Mr Stackwood (the miller) had had him for a time to cart his corn in his tumbril. I WAS interested, but terribly disappointed, Father purchased him and I felt sorry for the poor old horse, who could barely to read Trevor Ashwin’s response to my walk. recent letter in Reepham Life (September “The very nice vet called Mr Gooch, who lived at The Oaks, treated Lad’s feet, 2013). which were in a shocking state and I trotted the old chap round the country lanes Mr Ashwin may choose to hold differ- for quite a few years. [He was] a big horse nearly 18 hands high with half an ent views – that is his prerogative – but ear (a scar from a battle). to insinuate that I only hold them because “I think there were about 15 horses in the stables plus father’s Kitty, mother’s my husband is employed by the Salle Es- Peggy and my Lad, and two traps: one dogcart, the other a “Governess” cart as tate is condescending in the extreme. it was called.” I happen to think that the Reepham 1  Reepham Library and the Bircham Centre Archives have a copy of Frag - proposal is far more imaginative than any ments of a Village Life: Booton: 1900-2000. of the others on offer, and offers a pos- Lorna Gray, Station Road, Reepham sibility of better quality and more varied housing than the other proposals. www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 5 views

And, just for the record, neither I nor my husband have any financial interest in the Salle Estate’s proposed devel- opment – I didn’t feel it necessary to decl are this at the time of writing to Reepham Life as I did not consider it relevant to my views. As an owner of property in Reep- ham (in my own right) I think I am more than entitled to express an opinion on what I see as the future or otherwise for Reepham without being subject to thinly veil ed accusations by Mr Ashwin. I am sure we all hope for a construc- tive public debate at this time and the use of imagination in any develop- ment in addition to a respect for oth- ers’ opinions is what will ensure Ree- pham has a great future, not ill-in- “More use to Reepham than a cricket pavilion in Salle.” formed “gossip”. Turning our backs and jumping to say the least. business head and has a great portfo- conclusions will not help anyone. Every day large lorries delivering to lio of pubs/restaurants to his name. @reephamlife.co.uk Alison Hovesen, Salle the winery mount the pavements to al- I wish him all the best and look for- low them access to pass. Surely pave- ward to seeing the Old Brewery House Cawston concerns ments are for pedestrians, and sooner transformed into something special. A DEVELOPER has put in for outline or later there will be a serious accident Joanne Powell, Reepham planning permission in Cawston just with a pedestrian because of this exces-

off Fred Tuddenham Drive, which sive traffic load on such a narrow street. Top of the queue letters leads off Paul Engelhard Way, which Do you think that you can trust Broad- THE following was published in the leads into Chapel Street. land District Council to look after your Reepham Society newsletter of January The developer does not seem too best interests in the way they did by al- 1999: clear about the exact number of hous- lowing Scira to develop the Salle sub- “Members will, no doubt be pleased es, but is clear that sewage disposal station and its attendant 24/7 “hum”? to learn that, at a Parish Council meet- and rainwater runoff will run directly Clementina and Paul Sutton, ing on 25 November [1998], there had into the exist ing sewer system, which Chapel Street, Cawston been a constructive exchange of is already overloaded, so much so that views with two County Coun cil High- new houses opposite the winery had Great news about the OBH ways officers on a range of highways to have septic tanks built because this WHAT great news that Iain Wilson has topics. same existing sewer was not capable purchased the Old Brewery House “The officers accepted long vehicles of taking any more sew age. Hotel. should be discouraged from coming When asked, the developer could Since the Wilsons left it has gone through Reepham. As soon as possible not state whether the new develop- downhill at a steady pace. None of the they would put notices on the B1145 ment would consist of nearer 20 or owners since that time have managed at Bawdeswell, Aylsham and Fir Cov - nearer 80 houses. to make the hotel a going concern and ert Road advising drivers that the road This proposed site is outside the under the last ownership, the degra- was unsuitable for long vehicles. council’s development area and is a dation was ever swifter. “The effect of these advisory notices greenfield site to boot. Welcome back to Reepham, Iain; we would be monitored to assess the like- There are brownfield sites in the vil- look forward to your changes to the ly value of framing a restrictive regu- lage that would be better suited to hotel and are pretty sure that you will lation. They would also change the di- such a development because of better go from strength to strength. rection of the sign off the A1067 at access and sewage disposal. Brenda Palmer, Bawdeswell so it showed Reepham Traffic on Chapel Street is already at Chapel Close, Reepham rather than Aylsham, as at present. bursting point, so any further devel- “They thought various other ideas opment will not help the situation to I AM delighted that Iain Wilson has about changing road priorities, protec- purchased the Old Brewery House. He tive kerbs and a chicane were not fea- knows Reepham, having worked at sible, though they believed Reepham TWEETS the hotel in the past, and I am sure if was near the top of the queue for traf- tweet your views to @reephamlife anyone can make a go of this fine old fic calming. building, he can. He clearly has a fine “They would come and look at our www.reephamlife.co.uk 6 Reepham Life, December 2013 views parking problems outside Spar and along ing traffic diversions, the house has our local MP,” said Mrs Rowe, who is Norwich Road. There was a possibility of now been repaired, but the problem re- worried that her house – and others – will extending the 30 [mph] limit beyond mains – inappropriate vehicles using a be hit again. “The problem still needs to Booton Beck.” narrow road, said Mrs Rowe. She added: be addressed.” The above information was supplied by “While some of the actions identified John and Paulene Rowe of Victoria back in 1998 have been undertaken, When you write to or email Reepham Life... please give your name, House, Norwich Road, Reepham, whose problem parking and traffic calming full postal address and daytime telephone house was extensively damaged by an measures have not – we are still waiting number. All verified letters will be unidentified vehicle, probably a tractor and 15 years later. considered for publication – we aim to trailer, in June this year. “In the past few months, we have got provide a wide cross-section of local views and opinions Following a 10-day road closure entail- nowhere with the Police, Highways or

Big Country to headline Reepham 14 Music Festival Stones and The Who. 2007 saw a reunion of the band, and THE organisers of the Reepham 14 this year has seen Big Country complete Music Festival have announced that the a new studio album. headline act for next year’s summer event “We are very, very pleased indeed to over the weekend of 9-10 August 2014 have secured such a prestigious band for will be the legendary Big Country. Reepham 14,” said festival director Steve From 1983 onwards the band delivered Jenkins. “This further enhances Reepham a series of multi-million selling singles and Festival’s reputation as a place to see in- albums including the classics In A Big ternationally renowned bands performing Country and Wonderland. In the 1990s in the heart of Norfolk.” they toured with the likes of The Rolling Big Country www.reephamfestival.co.uk

Byfords completes purchase spoken to so far has been very support- Old Brewery House Hotel in recognition of the Old Brewery House ive.” of its previous role as residence of the Bir- Sited on an early 17th century building, cham family that had run a brewery in FROM PAGE 1 the Old Brewery House was rebuilt and Reepham for several generations, and be- chance to extend our portfolio, both on the extended in 1729 and originally named cause one of the hotel’s principal rooms commercial and domestic side,” he said. the Dial House because of a large sun- used to be the brewery. “I am a strong believer in organic dial over the front door. The Old Brewery House, gates and rail- growth. Putting this proposal together has The house was converted into a com- ings received Grade II listing in 1952. really excited me, and everyone we’ve mercial hotel in 1972 and renamed the www.byfords.org.uk

A lack of protocol, but a cautionary ‘Happy Christmas’ ONE Christmas Eve some years ago, I ingly aware of my faux pas when the was at home enjoying drinks with friends Usher suddenly announced in a loud when the phone rang. legal view voice “all rise”. This was the usual cue for It was another solicitor saying that a DAVID LAWS all in attendance to stand and politely client of the firm I was working with at bow to the Judge as he stood to leave the the time had been arrested for breaching He then collected me and drove me to “courtroom” before any of us were sup- a domestic violence order. (The other so- this specially convened court. posed to make a move. licitor represented the victim.) The hearing went smoothly enough Instead, I was standing about two feet The client was immediately due to ap- through a bit of an alcoholic haze on my from him wishing him compliments of pear at a specially convened court at Diss part and my client was duly discharged the season. It was not at all the right way Police Station. He needed legal represen- with a caution. of doing these things, but he politely tation and no-one else from the firm The Judge announced a generic thank grunted back at me and I felt I’d got off could be contacted. you for the loan of some papers from my with a bit of a “caution” myself. So, the plea to me was to attend this client’s file and placed them carefully in Here’s wishing everyone a very happy hearing on his behalf. “But I’ve had a bit front of him. In my “happy” state, I im- Christmas and New Year. too much to drink and don’t know the mediately strolled over to where he sat, client or anything about the case or even tapped the papers loudly on the front of the law involved,” I protested. “It’ll be his desk, smiled broadly and wished him easy and I’ll help you through it,” he as- “Merry Christmas, Judge”. sured me. Only at that point did I become crush- www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 7 YOUR COUNCIL MATTERS

The basic rules for dogs Your Town Council UNFORTUNATELY, the subject of selfish dog owners had to Chairman: Les Paterson Gary Saunders be raised again at the last Town Council meeting; in particular, Deputy Chairman: Joan Schulz about problems on Stimpson’s Piece. Chris Wheeler (Broadland Andrea Wilson To most of us ordinary folk it’s unbelievable that there are District Councillor) Anne Woollett people in our community who are happy to let their dogs Mike Cowdrey mess where footballers and children play and then can’t be James Joyce (Norfolk County Councillor) Town Clerk: Jo Boxall bothered to clear it up. Ann Middlemas Finance Officer: Judith Flack If you’re one of those irresponsible dog owners read on because here are the basic rules, so you can’t say you weren’t told if you are reported. skatepark or playground equipment area in particular, could 1. Identification. It is a legal requirement that your dog wears easily cause an accident. a collar with, at least, your name and address on it when it Idiot(s) is not on private property. While on the subject of Stimpson’s Piece playground equip- 2. Stray or wandering dogs. If your dog escapes from your ment, be warned that there is at least one idiot loose in the garden and causes damage or an accident you could be found community. That person has undone bolts on playground liable for damages. equipment and already one person has been hurt when the 3. Out of control. You must ensure that your dog is not “dan- bolts on the swings came loose. gerously out of control”, which means that someone else has Reepham Town Council is taking what action it can to stop a reasonable fear that your dog’s behaviour will cause injury the sabotage, but at significant expense to you (maintaining to a person. If your dog is behaving aggressively towards a Stimpson’s Piece already costs Reepham’s taxpayers approach- person or even another dog, there is clearly a reasonable fear. ing £6,000 a year and that will rise); however, the best pro- However, even if it not behaving aggressively, but is running tection is to catch the person. So, if you know who the culprit loose where, for example, there are cyclists or vehicles and is please report them to either the Town Council or the police this could cause an accident, your dog could be deemed “dan- because next time a child could be killed. gerously out of control”. In all circumstances, you are the And finally... person in charge and would be the one committing an of- If you care about our town and how your taxes are spent fence. (the Council’s budget is around £115,000 a year), and you 4. Dog fouling. The law requires you to clear up after your want to have a say about its future, whoever you are and dog immediately in any place with public access. In law, be- whatever you do, why not consider becoming a councillor? ing unaware that your dog has fouled is not accepted as an It really does take all sorts. We have one confirmed excuse. If you don’t bag and bin the mess you face a fixed vacancy now. penalty fine of £50, possibly more. Where it is possible to No specific experience is required and full training and sup- move the dog mess to a place where the public does not port are available. Meetings are held on the second walk, for example, under a hedge, this is OK. Finally, it is Wednesday of every month (except August) in the Town Hall. OK to bag your dog’s mess and put it in your own household The Town Council is responsible for the management and “general rubbish” wheelie bin. monitoring of the cemeteries, churchyard, public toilets, car Stimpson’s Piece park, the allotments, the market, street lighting, the Town As well as the legal requirements above, there are some Hall, Stimpson’s Piece, verge cutting, grit bins and the budget local, common-sense rules for dogs on Stimpson’s Piece. that everybody pays into. These are: The Town Council is also consulted by Broadland District 1. Off-lead. Dogs must only be exercised “off-lead” in the Council on all planning applications and it supports local area beyond the football pitches and tennis courts. They must events and grants funds to local groups. be safely under your control and you must clear up any mess. There are quite often vacancies and these are advertised 2. On-lead. Whenever you are in the area of the football pitch- on the town noticeboards and in Reepham Life, so keep an es, tennis courts, skatepark and the pavilion and nursery eye open to apply when a vacancy arises. school your dog must be on a lead and you should keep to the perimeter of this area. 3. No-go. You must not allow your dog onto the pitches, Merry Christmas from Reepham Town Council courts, skatepark or any part of the children’s grassed play area or where there is playground equipment. A dog in the

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SAM James Coaching is the new name for ticularly in the Norwich area and this is an expanding life coaching business es- where the workshops will come in. tablished just two years ago and now The two key customer groups are based in Whitwell. mums and young people. Life coaching Formerly known as Skylights, the busi- can help mums cope with being a new ness has a new website and is holding parent, trying to juggle never-ending com- a series of workshops to help demystify mitments, and when they are considering the concept of life coaching. returning to work. Life coaching can help to address iss- It can also help young people make de- ues and transitions in people’s personal cisions about their future direction at life, relationships or career by examining school and beyond, and more practically what is going on right now, discovering to cope with exams and meeting dead- what the obstacles or challenges might lines. Life coaching for teachers is another be, and choosing a course of action to area that Sam is exploring. achieve a specific life goal. “The key is motivation and choices – “It is not counselling or psychotherapy,” helping people’s life balances,” she says. Sam James Sam stresses. “Instead it focuses on the “I’m just giving the nudges!” future to bring about real, long-lasting of East Anglia, and their three-year-old www.samjamescoaching.co.uk changes in any area of life – sort of like son moved back to Norfolk to be closer a personal trainer for the mind.” to their families. Having grown up in Norfolk, Sam Sam also has a Graduate Diploma in Top tips for New Year gained a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the Addiction Studies, is accredited with the  Take some time to think back over University of York and lived in several Institute of Leadership & Management as the past year and everything you have places until 2012, when she, husband a qualified Life Coach, and is an Associate achieved. Toby, who is a lecturer at the University Member of the Association for Coaching  Write your resolution in a positive UK. And as well as running her business, way, for example, “I will do....” rather she is a voluntary committee member at than “I won’t....”. Workshops their son’s pre-school.  Keep your resolution realistic. Give your New Year’s resolutions a turbo “When I set up the business I didn’t feel  Be specific with each step needed boost: this two-hour workshop will give quite right about pushing my name for- – often we just think about the you the best chance of succeeding in ward. But now the time was right to resolution, but not all the steps needed your plans for 2014. make the change from Skylights,” she ex- to achieve it. Tuesday 7 January 2014, Elements of plains. “I have come to realise that it is  Think about the help or support Health, Bethel Street, Norwich, 7 – 9 pm. me that my customers are investing in: you need along the way. Thursday 9 January 2014, St Michaels,  Be accountable for your resolution Reepham, 7.30 – 9.30 pm. I am the brand – and it’s unique.” While some of Sam’s customers are lo- – set milestones along the way. You Cost: £15 including useful resources. need someone who will support you if Booking essential. Contact: Sam James cal, clients in more distant locations can you go off track, and help you get on 07736 325189 or email be contacted by telephone or Skype. back on track, and celebrate your [email protected] To grow the business, Sam James achievements along the way. Coaching will be looking to expand, par-

Reepham Good Neighbour Scheme set up siastic volunteers, but more are still needed. REEPHAM has set up its own Good tution was adopted and a steering com- Good Neighbour Schemes are a great Neighbour Scheme to assist vulnerable, mittee and officers appointed to manage way to meet new people and to make a disabled or isolated local residents in sim- the scheme and take it forward. The difference in your community. Volunteer- ple ways, such as by befriending them, scheme has already signed up 12 enthu- ing is flexible so you decide what you are helping with domestic tasks like mowing prepared to do and when, according the garden, putting up curtains, changing to your interests and availability. light bulbs, arranging appointments, Training is provided and expenses are helping with shopping, giving a lift to covered. shops or appointments, or filling in If you are interested in getting in- forms. volved or just want to find out more, It will be several months yet before the please call Gill Wells on 01603 872788 scheme is formally launched, but the in- or Linda Fullegar on 01603 870945. augural meeting was held in the Bircham The inaugural meeting of the Centre on 4 November, when a consti- Reepham Good Neighbour Scheme www.reephamlife.co.uk 10 Reepham Life, December 2013 news Revised housing development proposals from Salle

THE Salle Estate presented its revised pro- new dwellings. based Parsons + Whittley Architects, posals for housing development in Reep- In May, Salle presented its initial plans are: “Salad Field” – 2.6 hectares, up to 70 ham at an extraordinary meeting of the for up to 100 houses on the whole 8.77- houses at 27 dwellings/hectare; “Bir- Town Council on 21 November – just hectare site. However, this was not cho- cham’s” – 1.96 hectares, 45 houses at 23 four days before the deadline for the Pre- sen as one of Broadland District Council’s dwellings/ hectare; and “Fairway” – 2.91 ferred Options – Alternative Sites consul- preferred options for building 100-200 hectares, 75 houses at 26 dwellings/ tation, which has now closed. new houses in Reepham by 2026. hectare. The plans are for three smaller sites on The three fields now put forward on The first two areas form part of the orig- and around the large Reepham 1 site to behalf of Salle Estate by planning consult- inal Reepham 1 site, while the third, Fair- the north of the town on Cawston Road, ant Helen Adcock of CODE Development way, is a new site not having been pre- which was originally earmarked for 200 Planners and Chris Parsons of Swaffham- viously considered. Plans for a reed bed sewage treatment system have now been scrapped, al- though a commitment to high-quality sus- tainable construction and low-energy housing is retained. In addition, green ar- eas are planned for the storage and dis- posal of surface water runoff. Ms Adcock stressed that the proposal is for either one or two sites to be devel- oped, which could mean up to 145 new houses, with the housing densities now in line with Broadland’s requirements. When asked by residents about what social benefits the proposal would bring to the town, the consultants suggested a new pavilion could be built for the Salle cricket ground. However, concerns re- main about increased traffic on Orchard Lane and the effect of edge-of-town de- velopments on the local economy. The Town Council said it would need more time to consider these proposals.

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THERE has been a lot of coverage in the more modern arrangement that offers press recently about the charges levied more suitable investment options for your by pension fund providers. While charges money matters circumstances. are important, there are other factors that JANE ARMSTRONG Although there may be costs involved should also be taken into account when in transferring your pension to another reviewing your pension. For example, the It’s really important that you check that provider, if your fund is performing badly range of investment options and efficien- your pension funds are performing as ex- or being eroded by high charges then a cy of administration are also important. pected. You can do this yourself by ask- transfer may still be your best option. Many people will have small pension ing for an up-to-date statement from the  Jane Armstrong is a Chartered pots associated with former employee pension providers – using the Pension Financial Planner at Almary Green schemes into which they are no longer Tracing Service if you don’t have the nec- Investments Ltd. To discuss any of the contributing. Some of these schemes may essary documentation to identify your above or for help with your financial be with providers who have since closed policy. Alternatively, an independent fi- planning, call Jane on 01603 706740 or their funds or who have sold their pen- nancial adviser can help you get the val- email [email protected] sion business on to other providers. uations you need. In these instances, there is a real dan - In the event that some of your pensions ger that the underlying investments in your seem to be providing disappointing re- fund are not being reviewed and perform- turns, it may be worthwhile considering ance is being affected accordingly. consolidating small, older plans into a www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 11 business From Salle to the Ardèche: the journey of a shepherd’s hut

SALLE-based Norfolk Farm Shepherd Huts made its first overseas sale to a farm in the Ardèche. What followed was an epic adventure to transport the hut, in- volving an 800-mile trip by road to the southwest of France. Clare Buxton picks up the story: We crossed to Calais by ferry – the loaded hut being too tall for the Channel Tunnel – and drove with one overnight stop down to the south. Securely strapped to the back of the lor- ry, the hut was protected by a layer of dense green netting and, having survived the speed of the Péage, negotiated the Lyon traffic, crossed the Rhône and just fitted under a low railway bridge, it ar- rived in the village of Rompon at midday to park by the village cemetery and await the unloading deliberations. The shepherd’s hut settled in place: a perfect pitch in a pretty orchard in Rompon, a commune in the Ardèche department, southwest France We had the assistance of Thierry, a farmer neighbour of our customer, who round the hairpin bends, past the little Park Estate just outside Reepham. It was arrived, smiling, with a small front-end chapel on the edge of the cliff to the only last summer that we changed the loader. He was doubtful that his tractor heights of the old farmstead. emphasis of our business from agricul- would lift the hut – and we should have Once the hut was settled in place, this tural haulage to the huts, which are based listened. But something got lost in trans- time with the aid of Michel the gardener, on the original shepherd’s hut in use on lation. All went according to plan, the lor- his pruning saw and some railway sleep- our family farm at Heydon until the ry pulled out, the hut hung in mid-air, ers, it looked great. 1960s. Thierry began to lower… Even better, Thierry’s sheep flock were Large-scale woodwork and carpentry is But then an almighty crash, a tractor grazing the hillside beyond, the gentle tin- second nature to husband Andrew. He precariously balanced on two wheels and kle-tonkle of the bell attached to the lead wanted to restore the old hut for our sons a lot of dust and bilingual expletives fill- sheep’s collar echoing across the valley when they were young, but it was felt it ing the air. as the sun set... cue for a well-earned should stay on the farm. So Andrew de- Happily, we looked again to see the glass of wine. cided to make his own – and that’s how hut still intact and Thierry back on four Norfolk Farm Shepherd Huts is a small we got to the Ardèche. wheels. Remarkably, the only damage business based at Park Farm on the Salle www.norfolkshepherdhuts.co.uk was a minor dent in the turntable and one plank with an additional “distressed” Reepham Town FC December fixtures finish.  1st Team: 7 December – Cromer (home); 14 December – Spixworth (away); Once the wheels were back on the 21 December – Caister (home); 28 December – Mattishall (home). axles, the last stage of the hut’s journey  Reserves: 7 December – Corton Seltic (away); 14 December – Thorpe was a two-mile tow up the hill to a per- Village Res (home); 21 December – Scole Utd Res (away); 28 December – fect pitch in a pretty orchard, enjoying Thetford Town Res (away). All matches are 2 pm kick-off. wonderful views up and across the Also a reminder that Tin Pig will be playing at Stimpson’s Piece, Reepham, valley to Thierry’s farm. on 14 December at 7.30 pm. Tickets £6 each are available from various shops It was soothing listening to the rumble in Reepham or the Club Secretary on 07887 442470. of the iron wheels proceeding slowly up Maureen Wilkinson, Secretary the hill, following our Landrover smoothly

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www.reephamlife.co.uk 12 Reepham Life, December 2013 business Reepham campaign launched

REEPHAM Chamber of Commerce has kept up to date with their latest news. been offering free social media training We know we have some great local sessions to local businesses and organi- businesses in Reepham and district, so go sations to help them connect with their on, “Share the Secret”. customers and members. It is now If the details in the directory need to asking people to “Like” local businesses be edited or updated or if a business is or organisations on Facebook. missing, please let us know by using the Where resources are limited, using “Contact Us” form on the website. Facebook and Twitter is one the easiest ways of getting a presence on the inter- net. Panther Brewery and Johnson’s are Winter opening hours two of the many local businesses using for Reepham Diner such social media marketing methods, as Sweet Success (Norfolk) Ltd, which well as a website, to keep in touch with trades as Reepham Diner and customers. Reepham Sweet Shop on Townsend You can find links and other details of Corner, has announced its winter businesses in the Reepham Life Business opening hours: Directory (www.reephamlife.co.uk).  Monday-Friday 8 am – 6 pm; Click on the “Business” menu and you  Saturday 8 am – 5 pm; will see the directory on the right hand es or organisations is good enough to rec-  Sunday 8 am – 12 noon. side. There is a separate list of community ommend, go to their Facebook page and Owner Roy Wainwright reports organisations and voluntary groups on click on the “Like” button. In doing so, that recent children’s parties have the Community page. you will spread the word. Don’t forget to been a huge success. If you reckon one of our local business- check “Get Notifications” so that you are

www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 13 business Late night opening a success, says Chamber of Commerce

REEPHAM’S shops held their first late night is organising a range of projects to help opening of the year to coincide with Hal- local businesses compete both on the loween. The evening event, organised by ground and online. Plans are in place to Reepham Chamber of Commerce, was de- encourage businesses to engage with so- signed to get residents to come along and cial media, with two training courses or- see what the town’s traders had to offer. ganised recently. All the shops and cafés around the Mar- Following on from the success of the ket Place were open for the evening. The Halloween event, Reepham Chamber has Chamber had organised a Children’s Hal- persuaded many of the traders to open low een Trail sending them from shop to again for a special Christmas Late Night shop with their families collecting clues to Shopping Event on Thursday 5 December solve a Halloween puzzle. Those who suc- from 5 pm to 8 pm. ceeded were rewarded with a treat, thanks Not only will many of our shops and to the generosity of Johnson’s of Reepham, “But even more importantly, they have eateries be open on the evening, the who donated chocolate bars and sweets. welcomed in people who normally do Country Market will have a special extra Many of the shop and café owners had their shopping outside the town. We session in the Bircham Centre and there entered into the spirit of Halloween, of- have a wonderful diversity of shops here will be a Santa’s Grotto in Melton House fering treats ranging from pumpkin soup offering things that can’t be found on many Gallery, thanks to Reepham Scout Group, to children’s face painting. high streets. This event was about making who have invited Santa along, and their Chairman of Reepham Chamber, Bren- sure all of Reepham knows what we have.” hosts, Norfolk Country Cottages. da Gostling, was delighted with the The late night opening was part of an Christmas music will be supplied by the succ ess of the evening. “Traders have re- ongoing initiative to stimulate Reepham’s High School Jazz Band, who will be play- ported a total spend of over £1,500 during economy, which is supported by Broad- ing in the Market Place from 6 pm on- the evening, which is fantastic,” she said. land District Council. Reepham Chamber wards. Merry Christmas from Reepham Chamber of Commerce Christmas Late Night Shopping Evening Thursday 5 December 2013 REEPHAM 5pm to 8pm Share the Secret... SANTA’S GROTTO ...of Christmas SPECIAL OFFERS

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www.reephamlife.co.uk 14 Reepham Life, December 2013 business Reepham Life 2014 Calendar selling fast

THE Reepham Life 2014 Calendar is selling fast, reports Reep- ham Community Press. An initial print run of 200 virtually sold Reepham Life Calendar 2014 out within three weeks of going on sale and a further 100 have been printed to cope with the demand. Featuring 12 nostalgic photographs This first-ever calendar project for the publishers of Reepham capturing Reepham’s history over the past century. The calendar also Life community newspaper has involved many hours of sifting includes modern-day images of each through hundreds of old photographs and postcards generously scene supplied by readers. A total of 12 pictures as well as a cover photo were chosen for the inaugural calendar, ranging from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s. OUT The Reepham Life team, including local photographer John NOW! Tym, then went out to capture the same pictures as they are £8 plus postage today, providing a unique insight into how the town has changed – or not – over the past century. The calendar costs £8 and is available at selected retail outlets Available from selected retail outlets in Reepham in Reepham, including Very Nice Things, Johnson’s, Reepham or order online at www.reephamlife.co.uk Library, the Bircham Centre Charity Shop, Hampton’s Home & Garden, Robertson’s Family Butchers and The Crown, as well as Wood Dalling Post Office. think would be interesting and you would be happy to lend Copies can also be ordered online at www.reephamlife.co.uk to the calendar team for a few days, please contact us as soon (postage and pack age is extra for mail orders). as possible. If the 2014 calendar proves popular it is hoped to produce  Reepham Community Press, Homerton House, 74 Cawston another for 2015, so if you have any old photographs of Reep- Road, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT. Tel: 01603 308158. Email: ham and the surrounding villages up to about 1990 that you [email protected] Web: www.reephamlife.co.uk

www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 15 arts & crafts Festive temptations at the Christmas Craft Fair

HAVING been recently re-located owing to the closure of the Old Brewery House Hotel, the annual Reepham Christmas Craft Fair has now found a new home in the beautiful two-storey, light-filled space of St Michael’s, where the event will be held on Saturday 7 December from 9 am to 3 pm. Now housed in this intimate and atmos- pheric building, traditional crafts mingle with the stunning architecture to create a unique event that is filled with creativity, life and bustle – all made possible by the considerable efforts of organisers Sandy and Terry Nevard and their team of en- thusiastic volunteers. The fair not only provides the chance to browse and buy a variety of hand- made, unique gifts, but also offers the maker, knitting, pottery, glassware, vin- or be lured into eating far too much cake. tempt ing opportunity to sample some de- tage clothing, handmade boxes, animal Still, it is nearly the festive season, so licious home-baked cakes accompanied sculptures, bags, hats and fascinators with shouldn’t we indeed be jolly? by a steaming hot cup of tea or coffee to accessories, original prints and rustic Put the date in your diary and come banish the winter chills. hand-bound books and journals. and join us for a “crafty cuppa”. This year’s fair shows the work of more But beware – with prices to suit every  For further information, contact Sandy than 20 talented artists and craftspeople pocket, you may be tempted into buying Nevard [email protected] from all around the county, including something that you didn’t expect to see Jules Allen photography, jewellery, a driftwood bird Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios 2014 Calling all local artists and craftspeople – If you are an artist or craftsperson and would like to be involved in the first if you would like to be featured in the 2014 Arts & Crafts section of Reepham “Reepham Arts Trail” as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios scheme Life, please contact Jules Allen on 01603 next year, please contact Jules Allen on 01603 879687 or email 879687 or [email protected] [email protected] no later than 12 December.

Local history all sewn up while you wait

PATIENTS waiting to see a doctor at group of WI members and finally discov- Only a few of the present WI members Reepham Surgery will now have the op- ered and completed in 1991. knew much about it and we were portunity to view a visual history of Reep- For a while it hung in the Town Hall amazed at how detailed and accurate it ham while they wait. and, after living in a cupboard for some was. We vowed it should find a new per- This takes the form of a beautiful tap- time, it found its way back to Reepham manent home so everyone could enjoy estry that was started in 1983 by a WI. it. Members were delighted when Sue Chapman, practice manager at Reepham Surgery, agreed to hang it in the waiting room. Finally, on 7 November the tapestry was presented to the surgery by Liz Howes, president of Reepham WI, on be- half of the members.

Left to right: Present were two of the original WI Dr Penny Ayling, members involved, Sandra Hilton and Liz Liz Howes, Liz Stimpson, Stimpson, as well as Dr Penny Ayling and Sandra Hilton, Dr Souad Ziouani, Sue Chapman and Dr Souad Ziouani, Sue Chapman and members of the Reepham WI Committee. Angela Briggs Sue Robinson 01603 261771 www.reephamlife.co.uk 16 Reepham Life, December 2013 books Keep your New Year’s resolutions at the library

WITH Christmas coming Reepham Library Please note: Reepham Library will be is full of books to stoke up your festive closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s spirit. To help you plan your celebrations Day. Return dates will be adjusted to re- we have cookery and crafting books, flect this. such as Delia’s Happy Christmas and The Helen Johnson, Library Manager Perfect Christmas by Anthea Turn er (no pressure!). Activities at Reepham Library And if you need to unwind after all that  Bounce & Rhyme Time: every hard work, you can relax with a Christ- it us at Reepham Friday from 2 – 2.30 pm. Jolly songs massy novel – from Christmas romances, Library? and a story for pre-school children and to rural nostalgia with Miss Read or even With winter setting in, some people their grown-ups; term time only.  Book & DVD sale: books for all a festive crime by Anne Perry or Simon may find it hard to travel to the library ages and DVDs for sale throughout Brett. And of course, we have lots and – please don’t worry. If you can’t make January. lots of children’s Christmas books. it into the library to return your books, Library opening times: And when the New Year rolls around, just give us a ring on 01603 870474.  Monday 2 pm – 7 pm we can help you keep your New Year’s And don’t forget – with your library  Wednesday 9.30 am – 1pm, resolutions. Whether you’ve decided to card number and PIN you can renew and 2 pm – 5 pm take up fishing, start a diet or learn a lan- reserve books from home. If you’re not  Friday 10 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 5 pm guage, there’s bound to be a book for it sure how, just pop in or ring us and we’ll  Saturday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm in the library. help you out. Reepham Library The Bircham Centre, It’s free to join and use the library – all And finally, merry Christmas and a hap- Market Place, Reepham NR10 4JJ Tel: 01603 870474 you need is proof of address. So why not py New Year from the team at Reepham Email: [email protected] make it your New Year’s resolution to vis- Library.

www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 17 local history Bircham Centre Archive Rooms opened to the public

THE Bircham Centre officially opened its paper, houses a computer and informa- Top: Cllr James Joyce (left) and Bircham Centre trustees chair Sue Ivins officially Archive Rooms on 30 October. The three tion retrieval facility and is manned dur- open the Archive Rooms rooms in the building in Market Place ing opening hours by one of the Centre’s have been carefully restored to house a volunteers; the second is a paper room collection of memorabilia and artefacts for for reading and research; and the third Reepham and surrounding parishes. displays exhibitions, memorabilia and The collection, some of which dates back artefacts, including an old Red Cross stret- to Roman and Anglo-Saxon times and has ch er, cameras, a dolls house, and mag- been held in trust by the Centre for many azines and books from past decades. years, has now been consolidated into a The rooms are now open to the public facility that can be visited by the public and on Wednesday and Saturday mornings used for local historical research. from 9 am to 1 pm; appointments can The Archive Rooms project was led by also be made outside these times. Gloria Davis with the assistance of Jan Be- The archivists are appealing to older van, Jean Rayfield and Di Pinder. The fa- readers to send in anything they can re- cility is located on the first floor of the member of Reepham when they were oldest part of the building – the timber- younger. Donations of written records, framed north wing of the Bircham Cen- old books, photographs and other mem- tre, formerly known as Hackford House, orabilia are also welcome. which was donated to the town in 1919 It is hoped the Bircham Centre and the by Samuel Bircham and used as a Red Reepham Society will consolidate their ar - Cross hospital during the First World War. ch ives into one location that can be easily Parts of the building are believed to date accessed by the public, as well as by So- back more than 400 years. ciety members. “We expect the first batch Around £5,000 was spent in renovation of Reepham Society archives to arrive here and refurbishment of the Archive Rooms soon,” revealed Bircham Centre adminis- over the past three years, including a trator Gill Wheatley. grant of £2,000 from Broadland District  The Centre is currently looking for sev - Council, with the remainder coming eral new trustees, as well as vol unteers to from Bircham Centre funds. help in the archives. If you are interested, The archive consists of three rooms: the please telephone 01603 879242 or email first, which retains some of its 1950s wall- [email protected]

Booton Bridge recalls Elwin family’s tangled web

ON 16 December 1811 as he was return- Elwin is said to have been “paying at- Susanna in the same year and went on ing to Reepham from Booton Hall, tention” to Susanna, his second wife, be- to have a further 17 children with her. He David Williams fell from his horse and fore the death of his first, Margaret, “and died in 1798. broke his neck crossing the ford over the she knew it”. On that fateful day in 1811, Williams Eyn Brook at Booton. Margaret died in 1768; Elwin married had been dining at Booton Hall with his A cast-iron plaque in St Michael’s, Reep- brother-in-law Peter Elwin, the eldest son ham, recorded that Williams was a “re- of Elwin. spectable surgeon” resident in Reepham, The plaque commemorating David and that he was “in the 58th year of his and Charlotte Williams was erected by age” when he died. He was “a native of their sons, Peter Elwin Williams and Stormy near Bridgend Glamorganshire” Richard David Williams, The plaque is (this is probably Stormy Down about currently being restored. halfway between Bridgend and Porth- A bridge over the Eyn Brook at Booton cawl). was finally built in 1820. Williams’ wife Charlotte was the daugh- A barely legible stone set into the up- ter of Peter Elwin and his first wife Mar- stream parapet of the bridge states: garet Paston of Booton Hall. “This bridge was built by subscription Charlotte was born in 1865, one of nine 1820”. children: seven girls and two boys; she  Thanks to the Paston Society for in - died a year after her husband in 1812 for mation included in this article. aged 47. Booton Bridge Chris Peakome www.reephamlife.co.uk 18 Reepham Life, December 2013 news High school sports hall funding questioned

WHILE plans for a new sports hall for The cost of building such a facility is community at weekends and evenings.” Reepham High School & College have estimated at around £2 million. However, Adding that the school did not instigate been generally welcomed by the town, it is likely that significant external funding the building proposal, Mr Farrar explained: concerns have been raised about whether would still be required, even if the hou - “I hope the people of Reepham under- the associated new housing development s ing development gets approval. stand that my responsibility is to deliver would contribute anywhere near the full Responding to criticism from a local ac- the best quality education possible for the cost of such a facility. tion group, principal Mark Farrar said the young people of our catchment area. The plans are part of a residential de- high school had not asked for “positive “If houses are to be built in Reepham velopment proposed by a local landown- comments” from parents as Realistic (and this is not my decision nor is it er, which could see 100-120 new homes Reepham had asserted, but asked that the something we have promoted), then I being built on 4 hectares of land to the local community consider the proposal have to support the proposal that allows north and west of Broom hill Lane. and make their comments to Broadland us to improve the quality of the education The new sports facility would also be District Council. offered to our pupils.” made available to the community outside “Normally, the school remains entirely school hours. In addition, development neutral on proposed housing develop- of this site would provide the opportunity ments in the town,” Mr Farrar said. “Be- Planning a party? to extend the existing cemetery on Whit- cause this development, however, gives WHETHER it’s a birthday, anniversary well Road. the school the opportunity to acquire a or a Christmas get-together, why not The school’s earlier plans included a modern and suitably sized sports hall, we use Reepham Town Hall. It has an up- “four court” sports hall, a weights room, support the proposal. to-date kitchen, spacious hall and rea- a climbing wall, changing facilities and “You will be aware how inadequate our sonable rental prices. To check avail- a viewing platform for spectators; a current sports hall is for a school of our ability and to book, please ring Peter swimming pool is not being considered, size. You will also be aware how limited Frost on 01603 870845. it is understood. indoor sporting provision is for the local

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 19 Seasonal produce with a face and sense of place food & drink Reepham Country Market Name and role: Vanessa Sinclair (VS): Pro- HANNAH APPLIN ducer and secretary of the Reepham Country Market. Jim Fraser (JF): producer NESTLED in the heart of Reepham is the of three years, active gardener and warm and welcoming retreat of the spends Tuesdays baking bread. Ree pham Country Market. Away from the Bestselling produce: VS: Bestsellers vary bustle of the Market Place, within this throughout the year. In the summer, de- cosy space you can buy fresh seasonal mand for fresh fruit and veg is high. Then food, and meet the people who grew, as winter draws in, pies and puddings be- cooked or produced it. come greatly sought after. There are ingredients for making your What do you enjoy most about the Reep- own chutney, like quinces, tomatoes and ham Country Market? JF: I have a garden chillies, or ideas for Christmas, such as and allotment, and selling my produce hedgerow jellies, sticky jams and fruity means that almost everything I grow will Jim Fraser with his home-made bread cordials. pay for itself. The comfort of home-made ginger- What is your earliest memory of Reep- cess. But we need more producers to bread and shortbread provide a weekly ham? JF: There used to be a wonderful supply fresh fruit and veg, baked goods treat, but the generously iced chocolate ironmonger, the sort of place where you and crafts. cakes are well-nigh impossible to resist. could go and buy just three nails, paid  To become a producer, or to simply Still strong after 25 years of trading, the for by weight. see what’s on offer, visit the Reepham Reepham Country Market is as good as Reepham Country Market’s best kept se- Country Market, open every Wednesday local food gets. cret? VS: Our loyal customers and 20 ac- from 8 am to 11 am at the Bircham 60 seconds with… tive producers are the secret of our suc- Centre, Market Place, Reepham. digger’s diary A Christmas ding-dong

DURING the repairs to St Michael’s a doc- and the bats flying, but no other person. and jangle the bells. Hence our Yuletide ument was found sealed in the wall. After Then he began to be sore afraid and expression, ‘Ding dong, Mary Lee’s on careful examination by Professor Porova didst descend in great haste to ye nave high.’” of the Institute of Serbo-Croatian Studies, again, when, wonderful to relate, he met it has been possible to read most of it, Farmer Froggatt coming through the though parts are still uncertain: door way. Candlelit carol service “In this year of grace 15… (possibly ‘Why, neighbour,’ he saith, ‘How did- at Booton church 16… – obscured by pigeons’) a most re- st thou come down from the tower with- markable occurrence didst happen in this out passing me on the stairs? Surely thou The annual candlelit carol service village to our sexton, Farmer Gotobed. canst not fly like a bat!’ will be held in the Church of St He didst come to the church at midnight ‘What meanest thou, sexton, for I Michael the Archangel, Booton, on on Christmas Eve before the ringing of have but presently arrived?’ Monday 23 December at 6.30 pm. the bells, to prepare ye jug of ringers’ ‘Nay, neighbour, I didst see thee in the Children are invited to dress as a na- punch in the ancient way. gallery, only… thou wert not wearing that tivity character. When he entered in at the door, he es- hat and coat, but an old grey cloak and Seasonal refreshments will be serv- pied (as he surmised) his neighbour Farm- hood such as our grandsires wore.’ ed. Everyone is welcome, but please er Froggatt standing in ye ringers’ gallery, Then Farmer Froggatt became right wear warm clothing and share trans- which made him feel miffed, as by tradi- grave and said, ‘Methinks thou didst see port if possible as parking is limited tion he should be the first in ye church. the ghost of my grandfather, who was a to the roadside only. But when he had climbed to the gall - bell-ringer here in King Harry’s time. I have A collection will be taken and divid- ery, lo, it was empty. Thus he reasoned; been told his spirit doth haunt this place’ ed between the Churches Conserva- perhaps there is something amiss with the ‘But, neighbour, he looked so like thee.’ tion Trust and St Martin’s Housing bells, and he has come early to attend to ‘Yea verily, for he is a Dead Ringer.’” Trust, which helps homeless people in them?  Dr Hans Zarkov, who translated the Norfolk. So taking his candle in his hand he didst above, notes: “A possible reason for the Rita Buxton 01603 870200 ascend on high; the wind entering at ye sexton’s fear at being alone in the belfry little windows blowing ye flame almost is the legend of the Violet Woman, February 2014 issue deadline: out; until he didst reach the belfry, where known in Norfolk as Mary Lee, who is 20 January 2014 he beheld the great bells standing on end, said to haunt belfries on Christmas Eve www.reephamlife.co.uk 20 Reepham Life, December 2013

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WITH Christmas approaching, most allot- useful gift. ments have gone to sleep, except for a One friend I know was ecstatic to re- few brussels and leeks, and the odd row ceive a trailer-load of manure, although of hardy wallflower, broad bean or bras- not everyone might be so happy. sica seedlings. Or how about the simple promise of a The more organised allotment holders few hours of your time as a willing How tidily should I have dug over and manured the emptied helper? tidy my garden? beds ready for the frost to break down. And if you’re lucky, even in the bleak I WAS tidying in the garden recently and Fruit canes are dormant and hens are tak- midwinter, the allotment has supplied the was surprised by a moth flying out of the ing a rest from laying until the New Year. roast potatoes and other vegetables for undergrowth, though it was a very cold Only the hardiest gardener braves the Christmas dinner and raspberries from the day. So I was reminded of the fact that weather. freezer to go in the trifle. snails (and of course all their attendant So at this difficult time in the gardening  To ask about renting an allotment, insect and invertebrate friends) live in a calendar, you may be wondering what contact: Jo Boxall, Town Clerk, Ree pham different world from us. Christmas present to give an allotment Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, At the low and sheltered level where holder? Norfolk NR10 4JW. Tel: 01603 873355. they move (slowly) the temperature is three Reepham Allotments & Leisure Garden- Email: [email protected] degrees warmer than it is for us, high-born ers Association (RALGA) members may  For information on joining RALGA, creatures. And this leads me to a dilemma: have ordered next year’s seeds from their email: [email protected] how tidily should I tidy my garden? catalogue, but a gift of your favourite veg- Sarah Oates I have this problem every year at about etable seeds makes a good hint of what this time, because traditionally we garden- you’d like to be eating next summer. ers dig and leave the soil bare to “weather” If the ground isn’t frozen, bare-root fruit through the winter, but I am aware that canes, fruit trees and rose bushes can still our soil needs looking after, needs protec- be planted. tion, not harsh exposure to the elements. It may be late to plant spring bulbs, but Nature’s way of looking after the soil plenty of nurseries allow you to pre-order is for foliage to fall and lay on the ground, dahlia tubers for a spring delivery (and therefore protecting it and fostering all will often supply you with a gift card if those little creatures that are working the these are a present). soil for us, allowing them to thrive. There are excellent gardening books But if we are too tidy and neat then we available – I can recommend Charles prevent Nature from helping us, so real - Dowding’s How to Grow Winter Vegeta- ly we should negotiate with the natural bles. Tools and equipment such as world, which has been working well for cloches can be expensive, but make a a lot longer than we have, and work with it rather than pitch ourselves, armed with our array of chemical and mechanical High school awards evening “aids” against it. ON Thursday 14 No- speaker Jeremy Buxton, who spoke bril- Back to the armchair, then? vember, Reepham liantly about his time at Reepham High  Don’t forget the next meeting of the High School held its School, as well as his French work expe- Reepham & District Gardening Club, Awards Evening for riences and working as a presenter for which will be on 17 December at 7 pm students from last Eurosport. Jeremy has recently returned in Reepham Town Hall. Please bring a year’s Year 11. The to run the family farm near Reepham. sweet or savoury dish to share for this event is used to cele- Alex Edgar, Head of Key Stage 4 light-hearted and enjoyable evening. There will also be en ter tain ment. brate the exam suc- Jeremy Buxton cess of pupils, and Remembrance Day service give particular recognition for those REEPHAM High School’s annual Re- their standard bearers. who have excelled in either effort or membrance Day service this year had an The service celebrated friendship and achievement in all examined subjects, as international dimension. Taking part in religious tolerance and included words well as a couple of special awards for the service of music and readings along- written by students from all five nations contribution to school life. side pupils were staff and students from in response to their visit to the Belgian It was really nice to see so many pupils schools in Germany, Poland, Belgium and battlefields and war graves. 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AS usual, November was a month of re- open during daylight hours and, of open and candles to light; Christmas with membering with two special services. course, everyone is welcome to slip in for carol singing and celebrations of all kinds. The “In Memory” service was held on the quietness and peace that St Mary’s of- Most of us will pause normal life to the first Sunday after All Saints’ Day. This fers. Some people find this helpful and spend time with family and friends and service, to which everyone was invited, although they feel lonely, they are never celebrate Christmas with customs we’ve provided an opportunity to remember, alone. enjoyed for years. with love and thanksgiving, the lives of As usual the annual Remembrance Day New Year follows, bringing lively cel- those who have died in recent years – service was well attended. The British Le- ebrations for some – and a hot toddy and and those who died many years ago. gion paraded their flags and, again, an early night for others! As each name was read, candles were thanksgiving was the theme for lives sac- Next year, 100 years on, we’ll look back lit either by relatives or the clergy of St rificed during the two world wars as well again at the First World War, reminded of Mary’s. Prayers were offered in thanks- as more recent conflicts. how we are all connected through our giving for the lives of relatives, some of Prayers were said for those who sur- own family history, our local community whom had only a brief life, as well as oth- vived, often sustaining physical injuries here in Reepham and its impact on the ers who had lived for decades. and emotional distress, which affects not world we live in today. There were prayers, too, for those who only their lives, but also those of their As the year unfolds, it’s a reminder that mourn and for those finding it difficult to families. “there is a time for everything, and a sea- adjust to a very different way of life. However, December will have a very dif- son for every activity under the heavens”. We are so fortunate that our church is ferent feel: Advent with calendars to Susie Hall Christmas concert Chapel supports Tools with a Mission A Christmas concert will be held at St Mary’s, Reepham, on Monday 16 De- TOOLS with a Mission (TWAM) is a na- cember at 7.30 pm. The Norwich Cath - tional charity enabling people in devel- edral Choir and friends will perform a oping countries to earn a living and to variety of festive music with organ, support themselves. strings and percussion. The charity started more than 25 years The concert will feature both new ago within the Baptist Men’s Movement, and old pieces, including works by but is now truly ecumenical. A switch Bach, Corelli, Mendelssohn, Warlock from aid dependency to self-sufficiency and Gritton. is impossible without help. The event will be raising money for TWAM has assisted by collecting and the Malawi Association for Christian refurbishing tools and equipment no Support (MACS) and its project to im- longer required in the UK and sending prove a remote health centre at Lulanga them overseas. TWAM open day showing the warehouse in rural Malawi, which will help to save Last year more than 434 separate organ- in Ipswich and part of the new the lives of expectant mothers in an mezzanine floor, which was full of isations benefited from 220 tonnes of aid renovated sewing machines waiting to area where medical care is difficult to (worth over £1 million), shipped from be shipped to Africa access. TWAM’s warehouse in Ipswich. ly by women? On Sunday 15 December, MACS The warehouse and headquarters have When I entered the TWAM warehouse chairman Richard Barton will be speak- recently been extended. At the open day HQ in Ipswich I found out where all the ing at the 10.30 am service at St Mary’s. on 11 October, Tommy Walsh of TV’s men were! They were in blue workmen’s Tickets are £9 (includes a glass of Ground Force, the new patron of the overalls sharpening saws, regrinding wine), available from Hampton’s Home charity, opened the new mezzanine chisels and renovating sewing machines & Garden, by telephone on 01603 floor. The Archbishop of York and Delia to send abroad. 872686 or on the door. Smith are the two other patrons. If you would like to know more about There will also be some Malawian All types of tools are accepted and as- TWAM why not drop into the Chapel on artefacts for sale during the evening. sembled into kits for motor mechanics, a Wednesday morning between 9.30 www.malawimacs.org electricians, carpenters, plumbers, build- am and 12 noon. Leaflets are available  For more information, contact: ers and others. and there is a display about the open day. Kristina Bartlette Sewing and knitting machines and gen- If you have tools to donate, please [email protected] eral haberdashery items are particularly speak to someone at the Chapel or con- welcome, but no electric hedge-cutters or tact me and I can arrange for collection. lawnmowers can be accepted. www.twam.co.uk February 2014 issue deadline: Have you noticed that many church Michael Price, Church Steward 20 January 2014 meetings and events are supported main- 01603 871831 www.reephamlife.co.uk 24 Reepham Life, December 2013

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 25 Reepham Life grants reepham WI for community projects Reepham Life is inviting applications from voluntary organisations and community groups to help fund local Looking forward to a busy year projects. DON’T forget the Reepham WI Christmas Thanks to the fantastic support we Bring a Bite Social Evening on 19 Decem- have received from all our advertisers, ber at 7.30 pm in St Michaels. Music, food Reepham Community Press will end and fun. Bring a guest. Women of all ages its first calendar year with a small prof- are welcome. it. For 2013, we will have covered all The following is Reepham WI’s 2014 our costs for printing and distribution, programme. More details can be found and we plan to make the publication each month on our website and on the big ger, better and even more widely WI blog on www.reephamlife.co.uk circulated. All meetings will take place in St  17 July: Cookery demonstration – As we are a not-for-profit social en- Michael’s, Reepham, at 7.30 pm unless Rita Vizvary terprise, we will reinvest any profits we otherwise stated.  21 August: Sheepdog trials and make this year into worthy community  16 January: Tales of a tour operator training – Gerry Foster projects and good causes. for singles – Daniel Adams  18 September: Islam in Norfolk – If you are involved in a community  20 February: Relaxation and self- Hajira Ben Moussa organisation or association, and need massage – Juyna Bibi Lewis  16 October: History and etiquette of funds for a specific project, write to us  20 March: 4women Resource Centre, toast-mastering – Martin Wynne and tell us how much you need and Norwich – Rowena Haggar-Utting  20 November: Annual meeting why. The closing date is 31 December  11 April: Social evening in Reepham  18 December: Fun and games and 2013. The awards will be announced Town Hall: Steam engines – Christine food in the February 2014 edition of Reep- Adams Finally, we would like to thank all our ham Life.  17 April: Pilates demonstration – speakers over the past year, each of  Please email your application to Joanna Norton whom brought us something special. A [email protected] or send to  15 May: Wrapping turbans and saris very happy Christmas and New Year from Reepham Community Press, – Ujjai and Manjit Kular Reepham WI. Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road,  19 June: Marie Lloyd, music hall Sue Robinson 01603 261771 Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT. artist – Rachael Duffield reephamwi.weebly.com

More adult help needed for local scouting group

REEPHAM has a wonderful scouting The Scout Group is growing and we them. The organ isation is all-embracing head quarters at Smuggler’s Lane with five need more adult help, which will enable and pushes boundaries, and the ach- acres of tree-lined nature providing a base us to get even more out of the facility. And ieve ments are very reward ing.” for fun-packed activities and adventures the more children who join the Group, par-  Neil, Cub leader: “Giving the child- for the town’s children, enabling them to ticularly the Beaver Colony, the more fun ren an experience that I had instead of gain many life skills. they can have and the more we can do. being stuck on computers; giving them This is all brought together by the hard So why volunteer? The following are different experiences.” work of many people who have volun- quotes from our current leaders:  Andy, Cub leader: “We are impart ing teered their time over the years, helping  Laura, Cub leader: “Kids doing is the knowledge of outdoor life. I es- to raise funds to acquire the site and fi- what scouting is all about. Getting pecially like to see their faces when nance the building in 2005. stuck in, doing it.” they light that fire.” Thanks go to past helpers, fundraisers  Steve, Scout leader: “What I see is We are looking for help in all our and executive members, especially to the guys that have been scouts in the groups, plus we have executive roles Leslie Tooley, group scout leader, who has past have usually grown up to be well- available, such as secretary and treasurer, now been made group president, a rare rounded people who give back to and non-executive roles on the building scout ing honour indeed. He will be con - their community.” or fundraising committees. tinuing on the executive team using his  Richard, Scout leader: “The biggest  If you are interested in volunteering, skills in a fundraising capacity. thrill I get is when a child achieves please contact: Simon Taylor, Chairman The Scout Group relies on the volun- something they didn’t think they could on 01603 879550 (before 7.30 pm) or tary work of many people other than the do.” [email protected] dedicated leaders that run the various  Karen, Scout leader: “It is the com - programmes for the children: Beavers 6- munity aspect that brings people to- February 2014 issue editorial/ 8 years, Cubs 8-10½ years, Scouts 10½- gether – and it really works.” advertisement copy deadline: 14½ years old. We also have a main ex-  Adam, Scout leader: “What I like 20 January 2014 ecutive, a fundraising committee and a about scouting is what we do, what we Contact: Judy Holland on 01603 308158 or email: [email protected] building committee. give to people and the skills we teach www.reephamlife.co.uk 26 Reepham Life, December 2013 school life Japan trip strengthens international link for Primary School

FOR many years Reepham Primary shared many experiences and photo- School has been linked with Sakado Azu- graphs with the children and parents. It ma Kindergarten in Sakado, Japan. This really was a fantastic, life-changing op- October we had the opportunity to portunity! send a small group of staff to help en- Miriam Jones, Headteacher hance this link further. Myself, the Key Stage 1 Leader and Re- Beaver Scouts receive award ception Class Teaching Assistant were the SIX Reepham lucky delegates, and we are very grateful Beaver Scouts to the Kindergarten in Japan as they not recently only funded the travel expenses, but also received their organised time at the kindergarten (in the Reepham Primary School Key Stage 1 Bronze nursery and main school), the local pri- Leader Mrs Dickens introducing ‘Wilbur’, a toy animal, to the Sakado pupils Award – the mary school and the junior high school. highest award We learnt so much about the Japanese in particular visual arts and music, in ad- that can be education system, and in particular we dition to English and maths. achieved by Beavers. were very impressed with the emphasis Being part of the school community These young people all aged 6-8 on outside learning and the independ- was invaluable, and we now understand years old have worked hard to gain ence of the children. so much more about Japanese society. this award and they and their We were also surprised to find that We really feel we can impart this knowl- families should be extremely proud. even in high school blackboards are the edge to our children and make our link Well done and congratulations. norm rather than the more technological an even more active, enjoyable and im- Leslie Tooley, President, smart boards that we now use in the UK. portant one. Reepham Scout Group There is also a huge emphasis on the arts, Since returning to school we have

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 27 Centre, Market Place, Reepham, 10 Tuesday 21 January WHAT’S ON GUIDE am – 12 noon. All proceeds to 2nd Reepham & District Gardening Reepham Scouts Club, Town Hall, Church Street, Thursday 5 December Saturday 14 December Reepham, 7.45 pm. Dave Brady, Reepham Christmas late night Film: Scrooge (U), Bawdeswell Sunday 22 December Blickling Hall Estate Manager: opening, 5 – 8 pm. Contact: Village Hall. Doors open at 6.30 Reepham Runners cross-country Some historical background about Reepham Chamber of Commerce pm; film starts at 7.30 pm; bar/café. run (10 km, two-lap course) starting Blickling and the work of the [email protected] Come and join us for mulled wine, at Whitwell Station, 10.30 am. National Trust, in particular the mince pies and a mardle. If you Further information from Nick management of the landscape and Thursday 5 December have the need to dress to bring Bowden on 07802 969759 woodland and changes brought Visit Santa in his grotto, Norfolk “spirit”’ to the evening, please do about by landscape design and the Country Cottages, Market Place, so, but it’s not compulsory. For Monday 23 December influence of two world wars. Reepham, 5.30 – 7.30 pm. All further information, contact Annual candlelit carol service, Contact: Judy Holland 01603 proceeds to 2nd Reepham Scouts Bawdeswell Village Cinema 01362 Church of St Michael the 308158 688749 or Archangel, Booton, 6.30 pm. Saturday 7 December [email protected] Children are invited to dress as a Sunday 2 February Reepham Art & Craft Fair, St nativity character. Seasonal Steam Sunday, Whitwell & Michael’s, Reepham, 9 am – 3 pm. Monday 16 December refreshments will be served. Reepham Railway, Whitwell Road, Come along for your Christmas Christmas Concert, St Mary’s Please wear warm clothing and Reepham. Tel: 01603 871694. presents: 20 art and craft stalls with Church, Reepham, 7.30 pm, given share transport if possible as Email: [email protected] a variety of special goods. Light by Norwich Cathedral Choir and parking is limited to the roadside refreshments available. Free friends. A festive evening of Advent only. Tel: Rita Buxton 01603 Sunday 9 February entry/parking. For further details, and Christmas music for choir, 870200 Reepham Runners cross-country contact Sandy Nevard on 01603 organ, strings and percussion. run (10 km, two-lap course) starting 871600 or Tickets £9, includes a glass of Tuesday 24 December at Whitwell Station, 10.30 am. [email protected] wine, available from Hampton’s Christmas Eve party and disco, Further information from Nick Home & Garden, by telephone on free, 6-10 pm, Sidings Bar, Whitwell Bowden on 07802 969759 Saturday 7-Sunday 8 December 01603 872686 or on the door. In & Reepham Railway, Whitwell Santa Specials (booking essential), aid of the Malawi Association for Road, Reepham. Tel: 01603 Wednesday 12 February Whitwell & Reepham Railway, Christian Support. Contact: 871694. Email: Reepham Town Council meeting, Whitwell Road, Reepham. Tel: Kristina Bartlette [email protected] Town Hall, Church Street, 01603 871694. Email: [email protected] Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town [email protected] Tuesday 31 December Clerk 01603 873355 or Tuesday 17 December New Year’s Eve party and disco, [email protected] Wednesday 11 December Reepham & District Gardening free, 6 pm – 12.30 pm, Sidings Bar, Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel Club, Christmas Social Evening, Whitwell & Reepham Railway, Tuesday 18 February (SNAP) public meeting, Reepham Town Hall, Church Street, Whitwell Road, Reepham. Tel: Reepham & District Gardening High School & College, Sixth Form Reepham, 7 pm (please note 01603 871694. Email: Club, Town Hall, Church Street, Block, Room C9, 7 pm. Contact the change of time and date). An [email protected] Reepham, 7.45 pm. Gertrude Jekyll Reepham Safer Neighbourhood evening to relax with a live & Edwin Lutyens: a presentation by Team (SNT) by calling non- performance of “Up the Garden Sunday 5 January Liz Barnard. Contact: Judy Holland emergency number 101 or email Path”, a humorous musical with a Reepham Runners cross-country 01603 308158 [email protected] horticultural flavour! Refreshments run (10 km, two-lap course) starting donated by members washed down at Whitwell Station, 10.30 am. Thursday 20 February Wednesday 11 December with drinks provided by the club. All Further information from Nick Reepham WI, St Michael’s, Reepham Town Council meeting, welcome to join in with the washing Bowden on 07802 969759 Reepham, 7.30 pm. Relaxation and Town Hall, Church Street, up afterwards. Contact: Judy self-massage – Juyna Bibi Lewis. Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Holland 01603 308158 Sunday 5 January Contact: Sue Robinson 01603 Clerk 01603 873355 or Steam Sunday, Whitwell & 261771 or [email protected] Thursday 19 December Reepham Railway, Whitwell Road, [email protected] Reepham WI, Christmas Fun Reepham. Tel: 01603 871694. Thursday 12 December Evening, St Michael’s, Reepham, Email: [email protected] Wednesday 12 March Reepham WI, Christmas meal, 7.30 pm. Contact: Sue Robinson Reepham Town Council meeting, Marsham Arms, 7 pm. Contact: Sue 01603 261771 or Wednesday 8 January Town Hall, Church Street, Robinson 01603 261771 or [email protected] Reepham Town Council meeting, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town [email protected] Town Hall, Church Street, Clerk 01603 873355 or Friday 20 December Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town [email protected] Friday 13-Sunday 15 December Film: Frank and the Robot (12A), Clerk 01603 873355 or Santa Specials (booking essential), Town Hall, Church Street, [email protected] Whitwell & Reepham Railway, Reepham. Doors open 7.15pm; film Whitwell Road, Reepham. Tel: starts at 7.30pm. Presented by Saturday 11 January 01603 871694. Email: Reepham Town Hall Management Film: Promised Land (15), [email protected] Committee. Tickets (£4 each) Bawdeswell Village Hall. Doors available from Reepham Post Office open at 7.00 pm; film starts at 7.30 Saturday 14 December or the King’s Arms pm; bar/café. Contact: Bawdeswell Reepham Town Football Club Village Cinema 01362 688749 or presents Tin Pig at Stimpson’s Friday 20-Sunday 22 December [email protected] Piece, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Tickets Santa Specials (booking essential), £6 available from Diane’s Pantry, Whitwell & Reepham Railway, Thursday 16 January We cannot accept event The Cutting Station, Reepham Whitwell Road, Reepham. Tel: Reepham WI, St Michael’s, details or corrections by Home Hardware and club 01603 871694. Email: Reepham, 7.30 pm. Tales of a tour telephone. Please send to: Reepham Community Press, members. Contact: Maureen [email protected] operator for singles – Daniel Homerton House, 74 Cawston Wilkinson 07887 442470/01603 Adams. Contact: Sue Robinson Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or 870626 Saturday 21 December 01603 261771 or email: [email protected] Visit Santa in his grotto, Bircham [email protected]

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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]        

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FOLLOWING the successes of Team GB at cure their cycles properly. garage, shed or inside your home. the London Olympics in 2012 and Bradley Cyclists can take simple steps to help Anyone with information about bike Wiggins and Chris Froome winning the Tour avoid them becoming a victim of crime thefts or anyone who has been offered de France in the past two years, there is a by recording and registering your cycle a bike for sale at a reduced price should call for budding new cyclists in Norfolk to model, make and frame number and contact Police on 101 or call Crimestop- think carefully about bike security. property-marking the item. pers anonymously on 0800 555111. With more and more people buying new Other advice includes: Reepham SNT will be holding their bikes and dusting off old rusty ones, police  invest in a quality lock – hardened next public meeting of the Safer Neigh- are warning cyclists to take the necessary steel D-shaped locks are recommended; bourhood Action Panel (SNAP) on Wed- steps to make sure their bike is safe.  lock your cycle through the frame nesday 11 December at 7 pm at Reepham There has been an increase in bike and secure removable parts; High School & College, Sixth Form thefts in the area over the past few  always lock your cycle, even if you Block, Room C9. All members of the pub- months as bikes are being left unlocked are only gone for a couple of minutes; lic are welcome to attend. and unattended outside houses, schools,  make the lock hard for a thief to  Contact the Reepham Safer shops and in open spaces. Officers are manoeuvre and face the lock to the Neighbourhood Team (SNT) by calling concerned these figures could rise over ground; non-emergency number 101 or email the coming months if people do not se-  at home, keep your cycle in a secure [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, December 2013 29 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 noon. 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 February 2014 [email protected] Bumps to 5s Meets every Friday mornings 8.30 am start; Tuesday issue deadline: from 1.15 pm – 3 pm (term time evening sessions 6.30 pm start, 20 January 2014 Kurling Meets every Tuesday from only) at Stimpson’s Piece, (which offers more structured

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