BELTON W.I. DIAMOND JUBILEE N April 23Rd the JGI Was Packed to the Rafters with Obelton W.I
Community June 2015 16th Great Year!
Magazine delivered FREE to homes in Belton, Burgh Castle, Fritton, St. Olaves & Browston and available FREE through outlets in Bradwell & Somerleyton VOL 16 - 03 Delivered MONTHLY FREE BELTON W.I. DIAMOND JUBILEE n April 23rd the JGI was packed to the rafters with OBelton W.I. Members waiting to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee. 60 years ago in April 1955 a group of ladies started the Belton W.I. and we were extremely lucky to have a founder member at this occasion, Mrs Evelyn McLintock, who was our Guest of Honour and received a bouquet of flowers from our Vice President Sue Richmond.
The president Mrs Barbara Clark greeted our guests including the Norfolk Federation Chairman Mrs Wendy Adams and Secretary Mrs Cindy Brooks, two W.I. Advisers and friends from Bradwell and Gorleston W.I. Groups.
Barbara spoke about how our W.I. has grown over the years “we still do our Jam and sewing etc”., but we also go bowling, play darts and quiz together. At the present time we have 47 members in the Belton W.I.
The Norfolk Chairman said a few words as did the Secretary and then we sat down to our buffet.
L to R standing, Liz Myhill, Sue Richmond,(secretary), Lin Hillier, Rona Stewart, Barbara Clark (president),. Carol Cousins & Ann Simons (advisors), Norma Hadden, Carole Mahon. Sitting Wendy Adams (Federation Chair ), Cindy Brookes ( Federation Sec ) Evelyn McClintock ...... continued on P2
Now offering carpet cleaning
TO ADVERTISE IN VILLAGE VOICE RING 01493 780776 Village Voice - June 2015
BELTON W.I continued from P1
During this part of the evening we Skyped two of our members Nora and Terry, who were unable to attend as they were on holiday in Cyprus just to let them know what lovely time they were missing.
There was a beautiful celebration cake made and decorated by member Mrs Carole Mahon which was cut and everyone had a piece in celebration of the event. Every person had a decorated souvenir bag with sugared almonds which were made by our craft group and the hall was decorated beautifully.
The evening was then handed over to Patsy Rose who entertained everyone and got them up singing and dancing. Grateful thanks go to the W.I. committee for organising the evening, a good time was had by everyone who attended. Heres to 60 more successful years.!!! Paul Cookson (right) with headteacher Kevin Lee Barbara Clark President of Belton W.I. PAUL COOKSON VISITS MOORLANDS Evelyn McClintock receiving her n May 7th million-selling poet Paul Cookson came to Moorlands bouquet from Sue Richmond OPrimary Academy and entertained the school with an hour of his wonderful poems and songs. He then spent the rest of the day leading poetry workshops with children before selling and signing copies of his books at the end of the day. Grace in Year Four said “I thought he was really entertaining. I went home and wrote some poems of my own.” Romy, also in Year Four added, “He was brilliant. I laughed for a whole hour. He then gave me some wonderful ideas for helping to make my poems better.” Mr Biddle said “I was delighted to see how much the children enjoyed working with Paul. It’s great that he has inspired so many children to read and write poetry.” Paul will be returning for a follow-up session with children and the parents on the evening of Wednesday 20th May. Headteacher, Mr Lee said “We are very serious about our children developing a love of reading and writing, not just to help them in school, but also for their future lives. Inspiring Author visits such as this are one way to help this to happen.”
NEPAL FUNDRAISING AT MOORLANDS he children of Moorlands have been deeply moved by the tragic TEarthquakes and ongoing situation in Nepal, so much so that they have decided to raise as much money as possible to help the people of the region who have lost everything. Layla-May, Maddison and Isobel in Year 4 have been instrumental in the school raising over £250 for the victims of the Nepal earthquake. After watching the footage on the news, the girls felt as if they had to act. Layla-May said “I felt sorry for them because they have no shelter.” Maddison added “They have hardly any food and it is freezing cold. I wanted to help them.” Isobel said “I want to make the people of Nepal a GARAGE SERVICES little bit happier and make my school proud.” The girls organised a non-uniform day for the staff and pupils, with everyone making a donation to the fund. One child from Year 3 was so Unit 7, Hewitt Road, touched by what she had seen and heard that she independently raised over £40. There are plans to follow-up the event with further fundraising Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, over the next few weeks, including a ‘Name the Sloth’ competition. Great Yarmouth Deputy Head John Siddles said “We place huge value on our school’s six core values. One of these is Compassion and I think the children have NR31 0NN demonstrated that they have a good understanding of this from the actions that they have taken. We are certainly very proud of them.”
01493 717878 COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME pril was a very busy month, with Adrivers fully occupied with trips to medical appointments and shopping trips. To book the service please call 07767 063 986 Monday to Friday FREE FREE (8.00am – 6.00pm) Pick up & Diagnostic We are still in quite urgent need of an administrator to allocate trips to drivers etc. Please consider giving up drop o plug in a few hours a week to help you community. Contact 780126 or email [email protected].
2 Village Voice - June 2015
YOUR VILLAGE VOICE PRODUCE & CRAFTS SHOW Sunday June 28th hank you all for your VILLAGE Tcontributions, advertising etc. when you receive this, the June his years Belton & Lothingland Produce and Crafts Show, the 25th, magazine we will be starting Tis rather earlier than usual, on Sunday June 28th, at the John Green VOICE on the the July Edition, which Institute, Belton, and entry is open to all residents of Belton, Browston, will be number 174 on a straight Burgh Castle, Fritton and St. Olaves and members of any clubs based in JUNE 2015 number count, due out around that area, we welcome those of you who have not entered previously June 27th. Please let us have your as well as the younger members of the community. The fee is only 50p news, articles and pictures in by per class (maximum £3.00) and 20p for young people (maximum 50p). This Magazine is a Community noon on June 14th, also it is the Bring your entries to the hall on Sunday morning (9.30 – 11.30), or if Enterprise professionally printed same deadline if you would like you cannot make that time please ring 01493 780776 and we will make by Blackwell Print - but written, to advertise with us, full contact alternative arrangements to get your entries collected from you. details in the editorial box on this There are sections for flowers, plants and vegetables, home baking edited & delivered free - entirely page. by volunteers. After printing costs, and preserves, home made wine, art, craft and photography as any profits from the Magazine Please remember to tell friends well as the children’s and young peoples age groups. Schedules and relations away from our have been delivered to all local homes, however extra copies are are paid out in the form of grants delivery area that we always available at Belton Pet and Hardware, Burgh Castle Post Office, and to community organisations & place a copy of the magazine the JGI or they can be downloaded from the local web site at www. groups in our circulation area. The on the Belton Village Web site beltonandbrowston.com . Magazine Board is elected each year at www.beltonandbrowston. After judging the hall will be open for viewing from 2.30pm with cups at the Belton with Browston Annual com, we know that it is read all and trophies presented by our special guest from 4.00pm. Parish Meeting. over the world please add to our readership if you know any Please remember if you wish us to collect your entries in advance just suitable recipients. call (01493) 780776 or e-mail [email protected] or speak to any HOW TO CONTACT US : committee member. Brian Swan - Editor ELECTION RESULTS Skelmorlie, Butt Lane, For anybody who has not seen the ROADWORKS TIMESCALE Burgh Castle, actual election figures these are Great Yarmouth, NR31 9PU our local details t the time of writing all traffic has been moved on to the south Tel (01493) 780776 Abound carriageway with three way lights at the entrance to New Mobile 07796 982 259 Great Yarmouth Parliamentary Road, however with contractors signing preferred routes to avoid the [email protected] Brandon Lewis (C) 19089, junction where possible things seem to be going remarkably well. Laura Norris (L) 12935, The Contractors have updated the time-scale for the A12 / A143 link Alan Grey (UKIP) 10270, James road, whilst most work on the roundabout and A143 area will be ADVERTISING complete by mid July some overnight works and closures will be Martin Roche 07787 157283 Joyce (L.D.) 1030, Harry Webb (G) 978, needed in August and there is only a provisional date of November Bill Richmond (01493) 780822 2015 for the new link road to be ready and open as the last stages of e mails to [email protected] Samuel Townley (Cannabis is safer the works are yet to be scheduled. or call Brian 07796 982259 than Alcohol) 167 Turnout 63.9% DELIVERY Lothingland Ward of The Brian Swan - (01493) 780776 Borough Council (This covers Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton and St. Olaves) Printed by Blackwell Print, Charles JEWELEX THE GORLESTON JEWELLERS Street, Great Yarmouth NR30 3LA Brian Lawn (C) 1199, Michael Dinsdale (UKIP) 934, 5 CHURCH LANE, GORLESTON We welcome your news, views Christine Williamson (L) 561, letters, articles & photographs for Tracey White (G) 110 (OPPOSITE LLOYDS BANK) publication. No anonymous letters, Turnout 66.1% articles or comments are accepted for publication Should you have As we reported last month WE DESPERATELY NEED TO BUY a comment or a complaint about there were only just sufficient UNWANTED, INHERITED JEWELLERY Village Voice - or would like our candidates fro Burgh Castle and Fritton & St Olaves Parish Councils Ethical Publication Policy - please OLD JEWELLERY, OLD COINS, and only th11 candidates for the 13 Beltonwrite to ErniePet Tuxford,& Hardware Chairman ofRevised seats 1/8 on BeltonMONO with Browston MEDALS, OLD WATCHES & CLOCKS, the Village Voice Board, Berea, 7b Hall Parish Council so there were no ANY GOLD OR SILVER SCRAP! Lane, Oulton, Lowestoft NR32 3AT. Parish Council elections locally. TOP PRICES – INSTANT CASH PAID Belton QUALITY WATCH BATTERIES £5.00 PET & HARDWARE Clock & watch repairs Mechanical, Quartz, Kinetics. BEDDING PLANTS, COMPOSTS, FERTILISERS, CANES Etc. JEWELLERY REPAIRS Electrical – Decorating – Timber We have a large selection of jewellery, New, Brooms & Brushes Vintage & Antique – at amazing prices Wild Bird Seeds – Pet Foods Cards – Wrapping Paper - Stationery OPEN 1.00pm – 5.00 pm Agents for Clean & Dry (Dry cleaning) Open 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon to Sat. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY Tel. 01493 444443 6 Bell Lane, Belton Tel. 780250 3 Village Voice - June 2015
STOCK NEEDED there begins the possibility of elton Charity Fundraisers are always looking for items to sell on charity fatigue. Btheir various charity stalls at the JGI coffee mornings and the As I write this, the country New Road craft sales. Do you have anything suitable? Any small of Nepal, one of the poorest items are ideal except for clothing and mains electrical goods, in the world, has suffered a please call 01493 780776 or deliver to Skelmorlie, Butt Lane, Burgh second major earthquake, Castle, (we can collect locally) REV ROSIE with landslips covering villages in the outlying villages WRITES.... around Kathmandu and the SLIMMING WORLD Himalayas. With thousands he Belton Slimming World group are going from strength ast month I wrote about killed, millions in need of aid Tto strength. The group has lost an amazing 42 stone since Lthe fatigue many of us and assistance and so much January and the weight is continuing to fall off. Slimming world were experiencing because destruction and devastation, offers a realistic weight loss solution for life, without hunger of the constant commentary it is unimaginable to think and deprivation associated with other weight loss plans. Patsy on the political parties and about how those people are Osborn says the group is so great “ because you get great the election debates, and I am feeling about life. Children support, good advice, new recipes and above all we all have someone who is interested who were just beginning to a good laugh” which is the key to success as trying to lose in what the different parties cope with their fears after the weight alone can be a daunting and lonely experience says Ella have to say. Goodness knows first earthquake, struggling Fish the consultant at Belton. how people who are not big time after the second. Aid interested in politics felt. agencies finding it difficult to It’s a sensible eating plan that aids weight loss because the distribute aid because of the healthy foods you can tuck into are naturally low in calories But there are other areas of life lack of support structures. and fill you up. No more ‘going without’ just because you’re that we can become fatigued watching your weight. Loss of your social life/friends is a thing in too. For some, it might of the past! But what of a creeping have been the end-of-season acceptance or weariness of conversations between hearing about the poor and Becky Hugget says “I love slimming world because of the fanatical friends or family friendly people who don’t judge you because of your weight” needy in our country; people about their football teams. in need in our village. In the which is a vital part of the group as each and every member in For young people it might be that room knows how much courage it takes to walk through course of electioneering, hearing Mum ask them to tidy some of the political parties the doors. their room or not to kick of made great emphasis on their shoes just as they come the needy, the provision If you would like to be welcomed in to a group with a friendly in through the door! atmosphere and a positive attitude towards weight loss then of foodbanks, etc. and the pop along to Belton’s Kings Head function room – Wednesday hardships faced by many who 5.30 or 7.30pm or Lichfield Community Centre Fridays 9.30am. For some things in our lives a experience changes to their Contact Ella on 07796263627 for more information. bit of fatigue does no actual benefit arrangements. harm, but what if we become weary of hearing about As people in Belton, Browston, people in need. When we Dispensing Quality Burgh Castle, Fritton and St watch Comic Relief, Sports Olaves, let us be members DispensingDispensing Quality Relief or Children in Need, Jhoots Pharmacy - BeltonDispensing Quality of communities that care for they play regular video clips one another; not tired by about children, men and JhootsJhoots PharmacyPharmacy - Belton hearing of others suffering, Jhoots Pharmacy - Belton women, families and places Jhoots Pharmacy has unfortunately had to close their pharmacy in Belton but people with energy to in the world experiencing Village due to being evicted from their current premises due to proposed respond and do something very real hardship often Jhootsredevelopment Pharmacy has at Stunfortunately John Road, Belton,had to Great close Yarmouth, their pharmacy N31 9JT byin Beltonthe positive to change the lives of Jhoots currentPharmacyJhoots landlord. has Pharmacy unfortunately has unfortunately had to close had their to closepharmacy their pharmacyin Belton in Belton leading to early death. We Village due to being evicted from their current premises due to proposed people in need. Village due Villageto being due evicted to bei fromng evicted their fromcurrent their premises current duepremises to proposed due to proposed redevelopment at St John Road, Belton, Great Yarmouth, N31 9JT by the are challenged to respond, to redevelopmentJhootsredevelopment have at appliedSt John for atRoad, relocationSt JohnBelton, Road,in theGreat Belton,village Yarmouth, however Great Yarmouth,N31this has9JT been byN31 the 9JT by the current landlord. make a difference. We need to current appealedlandlord.current against. landlord. We will endeavour to go through the pharmacy appeal process to get your community pharmacy back in your village as soon as we know about these situations Rev Rosie Bunn, Jhootscan. have Jhoots applied Pharmacy for relocationwill keep you in allthe posted village on howeverthe progress this andhas the been to be able to do something, Jhoots have Jhootsapplied have for appliedrelocation for inrelocation the village in thehowever village thishowever has beenthis has been appealedanticipated against. reopening We will of yourendeavour village pharmacy to go through Village the pharmacy Voice. appeal but often if we see too much Belton Rectory, appealed against.appealed We against. will endeavour We will endeavourto go through to go the through pharmacy the pharmacyappeal appeal process to get your community pharmacy back in your village as soon as we process to getprocess your communityto get your communitypharmacy back pharmacy in your back village in your as soonvillage as as we soon as we Burghneediness, Castle we Charity can think Sale, we 2 collTel 01493x eighth 780210. but height need not be exact. can. JhootsYour nearest Pharmacy Jhoots Pharmacywill keep is inyou Great all Yarmouthposted on- 114 the Regent progress Road, Greatand the can. JhootsYarmouth, can.Pharmacy NorfolkJhoots willNR30Pharmacy keep 2AB, youtelephonewill allkeep posted numberyou allon 01493 postedthe 858progress on703 the. We and progresscan the and the can’t do anything to help and anticipated reopening of your village pharmacy through Village Voice. anticipatedprocess reopeninganticipated your current of reopening your prescriptions village of yourpharmacyfrom villagethis branch through pharmacy and deliverVillage through to Voice your Village door.. IfVoice .
this is not suitable for you and you need the face to face interaction from a Your nearest Jhoots Pharmacy is in Great Yarmouth - 114 Regent Road, Great Your nearestcommunityYour Jhoots pharmacy,nearest Pharmacy Jhoots your isnearest Pharmacy in Great two Yarmouthpharmaciesis in Great that- Yarmouth114 can Regent offer - services114 Road, Regent areGreat Road, Great Yarmouth,listed below: Norfolk NR30 2AB, telephone number 01493 858 703. We can Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2AB, telephone number 01493 858 703. We can BURGH CASTLE VILLAGE HALL Yarprocessmouth, your Norfolk current NR30 prescriptions 2AB, telephone from this number branch and01493 deliver 858 to 703 your. We door. can If process your current prescriptions from this branch and deliver to your door. If processthis isLloyds yournot suitable currentPharmacy, prescriptionsfor 2 youChurch and Lane, you from Bradwell,need this thebranch Great face and Yarmouthto facedeliver interaction NR31 to your8QW door.fromTel: Ifa this is not suitable for you and you need the face to face interaction from a thiscommunity is not01493 suitable 602401pharmacy, for you your and nearest you needtwo pharmacies the face to that face can interaction offer services from are a CHARITY SALE community pharmacy, your nearest two pharmacies that can offer services are communitylisted Cobelow:-Op pharmacy, Pharmacy, yourMill Lane, nearest Bradwell, two pharmaciesNR31 8HS Tel: that 01493 can 603573 offer services are listed below: listed below: th Once again, we apologise for this unforeseen setback and will work extremely Lloyds Pharmacy, 2 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth NR31 8QW Tel: Saturday June 6 @ 2.15pm. hard toLloyds get your Pharmacy, pharmacy back2 Church in the village.Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth NR31 8QW Tel: Lloyds01493 Pharmacy, 602401 2 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth NR31 8QW Tel: 01493 602401 01493Co-Op 602401 Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS Tel: 01493 603573 Wide variety of PLANTS, Co-Op Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS Tel: 01493 603573 Co -Op Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS Tel: 01493 603573
Once again, we apologise for this unforeseen setback and will work extremely bedding, & perennial Once again, we apologise for this unforeseen setback and will work extremely Oncehard again, to get we your apologise pharmacy for back this in unforeseen the village. setback and will work extremely hard to get your pharmacy back in the village. hard to get your pharmacy back in the village. also Fancy goods, bric-a-brac, book stall & raffle. Refreshments available. All proceeds to www.jhootspharmacy.co.uk Burgh Castle Church general funds.
4
www.jhootspharmacy.co.uk www.jhootspharmacy.co.uk www.jhootspharmacy.co.uk Village Voice - June 2015
SCOUTS NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS THE LITTER PROBLEM elton Scouts will be collecting newspapers in Belton on Saturday BJune 13th , and then July 11th. please have papers outside properties by 8.45am. Please remember not to make the bundles or his is still a major problem bags of papers too large as some of the helpers with the collections Tin and around the village. are young members of the group. There are plenty of bins around but people are too lazy to use them. Please bin or Note that old telephone directories, glossy magazines and leaflets take your litter home and lets can be included in with your papers. The Scouts also collect any have a litter free village this old mobile phones as well as the soft plastic bottle tops (those on summer. Watch out or you milk bottles, drink bottles and similar) which are recycled by the will be caught, it is an offence Matthew Project who work with young people who have drug or to drop litter. alcohol problems. These can all be delivered to 15 Bracon Road, Belton, if you are putting bottle tops or anything else out at paper collection time please put these items into a separate bag as they all go to different locations. BELTON VILLAGE
If you have any enquiries about the local Scouts or the any of the WEB SITE above please ring (01493) 780965 www.beltonandbrowston.com ou can find out all about the Yvillage and what’s going on by visiting the local web site, there is information about clubs and groups you can join and who to contact. There is also up to date information about the local road works with photos of progress. An electronic copy of the Village Voice is also on the web site so you can tell relatives who live anywhere in the country or other parts of the world they can also read it and find out what’s going on in our community If you would like to add information about your activity or group please e-mail it to [email protected] or send it to Bill at 4 Nursery Close Belton. Local business can also have a mention on the “Business Page”.
MOBILE LIBRARY elton, Fritton and St. Olaves Bnow have a four weekly service on Wednesdays, there is no longer a service to Burgh Castle.
Belton- The next dates are June 3rd and July 1st with the following stops :- Aldersley (Station Road South) 1.50 – 2.05pm, The Tavern 2.10 – 2.20pm, Amhurst Gardens 2.25 – 2.35pm, opposite Dashwood Close 2.40 – 2.50pm, St Roberts Way 2.55 – 3.10pm and Moorlands School / Childrens Centre 3.15 - 4.05pm. Fritton and St. Olaves – Again its June 3rd. and July 1st . for the next visits, stopping at Priory Close, off Herringfleet Road, St. Olaves 10.30 – 10.40am and on New Road, Fritton (near the playground) 10.45 to 11.00am. 5 Village Voice - June 2015
ARCHIES VAN DOWN THE GARDEN PATH few thoughts on taking part in our rchie and Annie’s pride and joy was a Avillage show on Sunday 28th June. ABedford Viva van, Archie’s mate Jimmy If you are taking part, for the first time, had found the van an engine which cost dispel all thoughts that your entry won’t £3, Jimmy had a friend who completely be good enough (It is an excuse that is reconditioned the souped up engine and sometimes heard) Entering a village show after running it in the little Viva van could do nearly 110 MPH, should be fun and it is exciting to see if you get a first, second, or after a re-spray, yellow front and green rear, it had the look of a third prize and if not then think it must be the judges fault not stock car. yours. And at the end of the day, sadly there is not a world cruise One day, as Archie and Annie were rolling along the A143 there to be won, maybe a certificate and for the few a trophy. There is, was a loud bang, the dynamo pulley had blown apart and their however, the satisfaction of having taken part and pride when pride and joy started to boil over, they pulled up by the Duke of showing ones friends and family the efforts of all your hard work Marlborough and Archie went in to see if they could phone his so why not give it a try. dad, however mum Violet answered the phone and her reply was a definite “No” as dad was to take her and some other church Here are a few simple guidelines for beginners in the vegetable ladies to a concert at Bury cathedral, “dad cannot possibly be of section. Firstly, read the schedule carefully and decide what you any assistance to you so you can just lay on your own bed as you want to enter (you don’t have to enter everything.) Do exactly have made it” Violet had told Archie many times that he should what the schedule says. (Rather like reading the questions go out with Roy’s daughter and forget the Jewish girl from Bury, on an examination paper.) Do exactly what is being asked for. to this day Archie could not understand the way Violet thought. Example 5 Broad Bean pods means 5 not 3 or 6. Obvious I know Anyway after Violets outburst Archie asked Annie for her tights, but…………. It is a good idea to write a small card showing the cut off a leg with his penknife and created a belt from the engines variety of vegetable that you are exhibiting. Tips for Beetroot: water pump, with this repair the van got to a garage where they One week before the show, water every other day with a solution were able to purchase a dynamo pulley, with Annie holding the of one tablespoon of salt to 2 gallons of water. This should ensure torch they fitted the new part and thought of the garage man’s that when the beetroot is cut it will show a deep red flesh. Tie words that petrol would be 50p a gallon by Christmas 1973, the tops tightly with raffia 3 inches from the bulb, trimming off outside the garage was a redundant hand operated petrol pump the excess. Do not take off the tap root. Pea pods: Choose pods where in the 1930’s petrol was sold for 1/6d a gallon. that have roughly the same number of peas and no blemishes. Cut them leaving a long stalk. Don’t let the peas rub against each other! Carrots: Some dedicated serious show growers will go to extraordinary lengths when growing long carrots for VILLAGE GREEN CHILDRENS CENTRE shows but remember we have grown for a village show so three Below are some new items at the Centre. clean carrots (not scrubbed) with the tops off, will be fine. The cucumber needs to be as long and straight as possible. Spring Join the librarys ‘Summer Reading Challenge’ Record Breakers onions should be of equal size clean and tied in the middle. for under 5’s. FREE and starts in July 2015, Look out and book in Radishes should be 1 – 2” in diameter, fresh, crisp and uniform July at all groups. of colour and smooth. There is such a wide choice of lettuce Dental Educator Visit’s for your diary - Tuesday 2nd June at varieties that it will be difficult for the judge to decide just make Picassos Group (Bradwell Community Centre) at 10-10.45, and sure yours is clean and slug free! Tomatoes: Pick mature but firm Wednesday 17th June at both Music Makers (Mill Lane Community fruit, remove stems, they should be of even size and blemish free Centre) groups 10.15-11.15 with no cracks or green tops. Clean with a soft cloth and don’t forget a small card showing the variety. Road Safety FREE car seat checks, dates for your diary - Picassos Group (Bradwell Community Centre) Tuesday 23rd June at 9.30-11 So far this year we have had good growing weather with no late am, Music Makers (Mill Lane Community Centre) Wednesday 24th frosts so it should be a bumper harvest so it would be good to June at 9.30-11.30 am and Chatterboxes 2nd July 9.15-10.30 a.m. have record entries in the Flowers, Veg. and Soft Fruit sections for 2015. Please see our diary on page 16 for many other events at the Childrens Centre. To book or enquire about any of the above email [email protected] or call 01493 789562. 1/8th page height not crucial for this one probably a fraction over the 1/8th ??? Village Green Children’s Centre, Moorlands Way, TELL YOUR FRIENDS - Belton NR31 9PA Tel: 01493 789562 VILLAGE VOICE IS ON THE WEB AT Fax: 01493 789563 WWW.BELTONANDBROWSTON.COM !!
BELTON & LOTHINGLAND Produce & Crafts Show Sunday June 28th. JOHN GREEN INSTITUTE STATION ROAD SOUTH, BELTON. Entries 9.30am to 11.30am Classes – Gardening, Home Baking, Wine Art, Crafts, Photography & Children’s Section. Viewing from 2.30 Trophies 4.00pm Raffle & Refreshments For information Tel 01493 780776 Entries welcome from residents of Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton and St. Olaves
6 Village Voice - June 2015
FEEL GOOD FEET Mobile Foot Clinic Victoria Marshall Foot Health Practitioner S.A.C Dip FHPT S.A.C Dip FHPP Corns Callus Verrucas Ingrown toe nails Nail cutting Fungal infections Athlete’s foot M 07825 337233 T 01493 243052 [email protected]
Red Van Plumbing
• All plumbing work undertaken (bathrooms, cisterns etc) • 24hr call-out • Drains unblocked (both small and large jobs welcome) FREE, no obligation quotes! The price we quote is the price you pay, NO hidden extras! CJ HandyContact: new 01493 1/16 780246th Mono Mobile: 07955 524969
CJ HANDY Est. 2000 GARDEN MAINTENANCE, HOME MAINTENANCE Grass Cutting, Strimming, Weeding, Hedge Trimming, Shed & Fence Treatment General Property repairs Most Jobs Considered Rev 1/16th Mono advert Rodent Control 07979 964195 REVISED th Woodwork01493 Tuition 488657 1/16 to go on page 7 MONO Chris Johnson WOODWORK RODENT & TUITION INSECT CONTROL
Fast &
Friendly learn something Service new woodturning, routing cabinet making Tel. 07754 090564 One to One Tuition
FOR CONTROL OF Call Peter for more RATS, MICE, information WASPS FLEAS No VAT to Pay 01493 782408 7 Village Voice - June 2015
WWW.BELTONWITHBROWSTON.NORFOLKPARISHES.GOV.UK/
are yet to be scheduled. to attempt to fill these spaces by COUNCIL MEETING Members agreed to a formal COUNCIL VACANCIES co-option by the end of June. letter of complaint to the APRIL 21ST. Borough Council Works fter the recent Parish Council Anybody interested in joining ine members of Belton with Department over the state of Aelections there are still the council can get details NBrowston Parish Council verges where weed killing and two vacancies on Belton with from the Parish Clerk, Kate attended the second April spraying has been used in an Browston Parish Council and it is Palmer, on 01493 602960, e-mail Council meeting along with attempt to reduce the amount the councils legal responsibility [email protected]. County Councillor Colin Aldred of grass strimming required and two members of the public, during the summer. The council John Rudrum was in the chair. A dedicated PCSO for the Southern had been advised that various ANNUAL PARISH Parishes area now however extra Burgh Castle resident asked the objections had been received chair and vice-chair about their help will be provided whenever from other areas in the borough MEETING possible. interest in becoming members where the scheme was also he Belton and Browston Annual of Burgh Castle Parish Council, It had been another successful being trialled and agreed to add TParish Meeting at the end of year for Village Voice, Martin Roche their reply was that they felt their own complaint to the list. April was not well supported with they would like to see the two and Bill Richmond were confirmed Members approved the attendance less than in recent as the community representatives councils working more closely years to hear reports from across in the future and felt that their accounts for 2014/15 and agreed for another year however more the parish for the last year. The help was needed at editorial and experience might also be of all the financial governance Parish Council Chairman, John questions answers, the accounts administration level and this was benefit. Rudrum, thanked councillors, a theme echoed throughout the will now go out for full external council staff along with Borough The Greater Yarmouth Tourism audit. evening, Margaret Greenacre Bid team have replied to an and County Councillors for their reporting that the community car earlier letter from the council It was reported that £800.00 of work, help and assistance and scheme was desperately in need stating that any objections Councillor Mark Thompson’s reported another busy year. of an administrator to organise to the New Road Sports Field Borough Council ward budget Councillor Rudrum reported on journey bookings and most coming under the scheme, ( remained unspent, this was the ups and downs of the Bell groups are still being run by the it has been billed through the because he had been advised, Lane project where vandalism had same teams as for many years. Parish Council for £175.00), incorrectly, that money could put a temporary stop to progress The Rev Rosie Bunn reported on would need to be raised not be allocated towards the however he reported the success success in numbers of the church through the valuation officer SAM2 anti speeding units, as of the dog warden scheme and its youth groups however the financial year is now over and thanked the community she reported that it was difficult at Great Yarmouth Borough gardeners for their excellent work Council. In the time since the there is nothing that can be to meet the sum required by the done to rectify this, Councillor with the flower beds, his report diocese to support the running original objection was raised said that the New Road Sport and the council had used this course Thompson’s other money had of the church, Belton had not met gone to the 1st Belton Scouts Leisure Centre was holding its own their target for the last year and of objection but was awaiting a although more regular bookings response. and the borough dog wardens the demand was likely to increase scheme. are required, he stated that there by a further 15% each year. The Contractors have updated are six names on the waiting list the time-scale for the A12 / A143 The only planning mater was for allotments and that the council Richard Utting reported on the approval, by the Borough continues to support groups in success of the letting of the Belton link road, whilst most work on Poor lands and the donations the roundabout area will be Council of extensions at 40 the village including a donation to Paddock Close, Belton. the village food bank. paid out annually and Barbara complete by mid July some Clark reported on the W.I and overnight works and closures With elections due on May 7th Councillor Rudrum also reported their recent diamond jubilee will be needed in August and members had earlier agreed success in applying for the SAM2 celebrations whilst Norma Hadden there is only a provisional date to cancel the council meeting anti speeding signs with a 50% reported on a thriving over of November 2015 for the new due on May 5th and hold the grant from the County Councils 50/60’s club whilst Belton Charity link road to be ready and open Annual Parish Council meeting Parish Partnership scheme, Fundraisers reported another very as the last stages of the works on Tuesday May 19th. two are in the process of being successful year with £2500.00 purchased for various locations in awarded to local clubs groups and the parish. causes. Adie Simm, the Chairman COUNCIL DIARY The report on the Councils or Bohemians Football Club, gave finances was given by Councillor a report outlining the success of elton with Browston Parish Council meetings are held at the Swan, he stated that allowing the charter club which now has 16 BNew Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton, on the first and third for items in progress it was a teams at junior , adult and ladies Tuesday of each month (7.30pm) the next meetings on Tuesday very level year, income and levels all but two (due to lack of June 2nd & 16th and July 7th. All council meetings are open to expenditure would be almost the space) playing on the New Road the public and questions can be put to councillors during the first same however he did point out Field. Various other reports had 15 minutes of each meeting (normally restricted to one question that having to set a budget for a been handed in and will form part per member of the public present). whole year six months before it of the councils records The Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer is available at the same location on started was a difficult operation Although not present to collect his certain Wednesday mornings between 9.30 and 10.30am to meet and that although the parish had award due to work commitments, with and take note of residents queries, the next dates will be on not felt the effect of Borough it was confirmed that the Citizen May 27th and June 10th. And July 1st. If you wish to confirm that Council finance cutbacks these of the Year certificate would go Kate will be available before visiting please ring 01493 602960. would certainly come in the next to Dave Ely for his work with few years but there were some Belton Scouts, Bohemians F.C. The clerk can also be contacted by e-mail beltonparish@yahoo. funds in reserve for this. co.uk or in writing at 5 Middleton Gardens, Gorleston, Great and The Quidenham Hospice, the Yarmouth, NR31 7AE. Inspector Miller reported on police certificate will be presented to cut backs, there is now just one him in the next few weeks.
8 Village Voice - June 2015
From 4th May, 2015 Konnectbus and travelling via Fleggburgh, good job of the upgrade with introduced two services Filby and Caister between Acle new toilets, power points at which brings Konnectbus into and Great Yarmouth rather each seat and wi-fi access Great Yarmouth for the first than along the A47 as it does among the new features. time. Mind you they are very now. With the A12/A143 link road sporadic services, nowhere First Eastern Counties will be making steady progress ENTUA near a full timetable. introducing their Service 3 to completion, ENTUA are LOCAL BUS AND RAIL Service 71 has two trips into on 24th May, and, as in 2014, continuing their discussions INFORMATION Great Yarmouth Market Gates, this will connect to the Rail with First Eastern Counties the first runs from Wroxham Station and Vauxhall Holiday on ideas for a connecting bus NTUA(East Norfolk at 0815 hours via Hemsby, Park from Market Gates. service from Belton to the ETransport Users Association) Newport, Scratby, California From Market Gates Service 3 James Paget Hospital. We are is a voluntary independent and Caister. ; The second runs runs along Marine Parade to also talking to them about a body which monitors bus from Hemsby at 1120 hours Seashore Holiday Park and service to Gapton Hall Retail and rail provision in the East over the same route to Great then Caister, Newport and Park – we will hopefully have Norfolk Area. Please visit our Yarmouth. The return trips Hemsby. Over the past couple more to say on both these web site www.entua.org.uk/ leave Market Gates at 1035 of years Service 3 has proved issues in the July Village Voice. The ENTUA website is regularly hours to Hemsby and 1335 to be a popular service and If you have any matters relating updated with current changes hours to Wroxham. Service 71 ENTUA continue to negotiate to local public transport please to bus services etc. and there replaces Anglian Service 63 with First for an all year service write to us or leave a message are links to the various public which has been withdrawn. to the Rail Station. on our website. We would transport providers. There is Service 72 again has two trips Abellio Greater Anglia welcome new members, all we a message page where you per day each way between launched its first train of ask is a minimum donation of can leave us messages which Great Yarmouth Market Gates refurbished MK3 coaches on £5 per annum to cover the cost generally receive a prompt and South Walsham via Acle. May 1st. The 9 coaches are of printing and postage. If you reply. Our photograph page This is really an extension of the first of 110 which will be would like to join please write makes interesting viewing Service 52 which connects refurbished between now to: ENTUA, 18 Wensum Way, for those of you that have an Eaton in Norwich to Blofield and the end of the current Belton, Great Yarmouth NR31 interest in the various forms Heath. Again this is not a rail franchise in 2016. This is 9NY. of transport used in our local comprehensive service and probably the best we can hope area. ENTUA would like to see this for short of brand new trains! service run on an hourly basis Anyway they have made a Tony Grice.
POLICE Belton Criminal damage to an awning INFORMATION - Wild Duck Park. Useful Contacts Theft of a pedal cycle – Wild Belton Pharmacy See advert P4 SNAP MEETING – The next Duck Park. (St Johns Road) NHS Medical Help Fast Southern Villages SNAP Burgh Castle (Ex NHS Direct) 111 meeting is at the JGI, Belton, on Thursday June 18th Damage to a vehicle – Burgh James Paget Hospital SWITCHBOARD 01493 452452 (7.00pm). These meetings Hall Caravan Park. Millwood Surgery (Bradwell) APPOINTMENTS 01493 444484 are open to the public and Theft of electrical items from a cover local policing in Belton, caravan – Cherry Tree Park. Falkland Surgery 01493 442233 Browston, Burgh Castle, (Bradwell) Fritton, St. Olaves and Hopton. Fritton Police NON EMERGENCY 101 This is your chance to raise Property entered and items Blocked Drain ANGLIAN WATER 0845 791 9155 any policing matters and it Water Supply ESSEX & SUFFOLKWATER 0845 782 0999 is when police local crime taken – New Road. Power Cut U.K POWER NETWORKS 0800 783 8838 priorities are set fro the next Fixings taken from a gate – three months. New Road. Gas Leak NATIONAL GRID 0800 111 999 Telephone Lines B.T. OPENREACH 0800 023 2023 CRIME REPORTS – Here are St. Olaves details of local crimes for April Village Green 01493 789562 Nothing reported. Childrens Centre Moorlands Academy 01493 780007 Ormiston Academy 01493 662966 The Southern Villages team are:- Rector ROSIE BUNN 01493 780210 NORFOLK SERGEANT - Clive Jermy 3476 (Belton & Burgh Castle) BEAT MANAGER - PC Steve Hughes 174 Norfolk County Council COUNTY HALL 0344 800 8020 CONSTABULARY PCSO Laura Allen 8424 County Councillor Lothingland COLIN ALDRED 07919 386862 Team contact details - Southern Breydon ALAN GREY 01493 601591 Villages Safer Neighbourhood Team, Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council SWITCHBOARD 01493 856100 covering Belton, Browston, Burgh Please feel free to contact the team Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council PLANNING Castle, Fritton, Hopton and St. Olaves. regarding anything from crime 01493 846430 prevention advice to reporting Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 01493 846478 NON EMERGENCY TEL NO: suspicious behaviour. We also offer a Borough Councillor ADRIAN MYERS 07434 362451 101 property marking service if needed. Borough Councillor BRIAN LAWN 01493 720083 EMAIL: Parish Clerk Belton/ [email protected] Browston KATE PALMER 01493 602960 WEBSITE: Parish Clerk Burgh Castle BRENDA HOSKINS 01493 440731 www.norfolk.police.uk - use this to gain Parish Clerk Fritton/St. MS L CLARKE 01493 488375 access to POLICE DIRECT REGISTRATION Olaves
9 Village Voice - June 2015 EVENTS AT NEW ROAD SPORT & LEISURE CENTRE become longer, leaner and The cost £2.50 covers 45 mins more toned. It will also improve exercise and refreshments, your posture, achieving the should you have any concerns perfect balance between please raise them with Sallyann. strength and flexibility and it is a great way to relieve unwanted Belton Activity group would stress and tension. like to send best wishes to Hayley limits her class size to those who are recovering from MONDAY ACTIVITY illness or operations; we hope Bookings twelve members in each group to see you back soon. We also but currently has a few vacancies Tel Marion (01493) 780080 MORNINGS welcome our new members to in both Belton sessions. All the group and hope you enjoy or Peter (01493) 780703 These exercise classes run at mats and equipment supplied. the New Road Sport & Leisure exercising with us. To book call her on 07767 Centre on Monday mornings:- 864568 or e-mail hayley@ Sallyann wishes to thank hayleyallenpilates.co.uk. Chair Based Exercise sessions everyone for their support 9.30 to 10.30am, aim to improve recently during her bout of ill Men welcome at all classes !!!!! daily functional actions; by Heath. All classes are back to strengthening important normal sessions. However the Hayley also runs the following muscles groups though gentle planned Learn to Nordic Walk in ‘PILATES’ WITH HAYLEY movement. Regular exercise June as advertised in last issue is classes :- cancelled. Sallyann apologises There are two weekly Pilates Hopton Village Hall - Mondays improves circulation and increases daily activity levels. for any inconvenience and classes for beginner and 10.00am - 11.00 am. welcomes anyone to come intermediate level at the Seated exercise can increase Lound Village Hall - Wednesdays your confidence and improve along to New Rd on Mondays at Premier Room, New Road Sport 11.15am – 12.15pm. your Posture, balance and 10.30 if they would like to have & Leisure Centre, Belton, on And is also in the process of coordination for performing a go. Monday evenings the times are starting new groups in several daily activities essential to living. :-6.00 - 7.00pm & 7.05 – 8.05pm. other local villages, please Please contact Sallyann to contact her (see above) for full i-moveFreely or Nordic find out how the sessions can Pilates targets the deep postural details. walking sessions depending improve your health & fitness. muscles, building strength from on the weather conditions from Call 07599 044 806 Sallyann the inside out, rebalancing Hayley 10.30 to 11.30am, email [email protected] the body and bringing it into Body Control PILATES’ correctth alignment. It helps to Certified Teacher reshape1/8 Crafts your body,& Boots which advert will for page 10 (height approx 1/8th)CRAFT FAIRS & CAR BOOTS There are Craft Fairs at New Road Sport and Leisure Centre, Belton on June 17th and July 15th. (Open each time 10.00am New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton – 2.00pm), and then the third Wednesday of each month. Craft stalls are inside and need to be booked , there are car CRAFT FAIR / CAR BOOTS boot spaces on the field, - no booking required for these. Are all £6.00 per table/pitch with stallholder entry from 8.30am. WEDNESDAYS June 17th & July 15th Inside bookings or any enquiries please call 01493 780703, 01493 780776 or e-mail [email protected] 10.00am – 2.00pm Inside for crafts – Please book BELTON BOWMEN Outside - No booking required Belton Bowmen are now back to meeting at the New Road (Stallholders arrive from 8.30) Sports Field at Belton every Monday evening for the Summer period. All ages and abilities are welcome Juniors/family 6pm- Tables/ boots £6.00 7pm (£3.50 per session). Adults Club 7pm-9pm (or Sunset) (£5 To book 01493 780703 / 780776 or per session) any enquiries Tel Duncan (01493) 780418 or just turn up on a Monday evening. e-mail [email protected] THE PREMIER ROOM New Road Sports & Leisure Centre - Belton Buckworth’s Garage Limited
Available For Hire Day and Beccles Road, St. Olaves, Evenings For Functions, Parties, Corporate & Business Events. Great Yarmouth, NR31 9HD Childrens Parties from £35.00 MOT, Servicing, All Repairs, PRICES FROZEN - Rates from £7.00 per hour - Safe secure environment Batteries, Tyres, Exhausts. Pick Full Kitchen Facilities. Ample Parking. Easy Access Up And Delivery Service. For Booking Enquiries... Call Marion: (01493) 780080, Peter (01493) 780703 Telephone: 01493 488278 - Mobile: 07775 941 479 or Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 10 Village Voice - June 2015
Belton players conclude pre-season training by breakfasting at Jester prior to opening the league season
May 9th in a match reduced BELTON CRICKET CLUB to 30 overs to take account of n Sunday 26th April, Belton some or another football match. Otravelled to Topcroft for Blundeston took advantage of another pre-season, warm-up, some average Belton bowling friendly match. After holding and fielding to post an impressive GT. YARMOUTH STROKE GROUP the host to 208 from their 40 total of over 200. In reply Belton overs with Gavin Moar taking 2 were never up with the rate and hee group had a musical afternoon recently, so much for 49 for the visitors, the Belton lost wickets regularly finishing a Tappreciated by all the members. The musicians were left run chase just fell short of a long way back on just over 100. Alan right Tim and Hannah. The stroke group meet at New Road morale boosting victory. Wayne On Sunday May 10th the Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton on Thursday’s 2- 4pm more details Goreham (53) and Chris Cropley Mid-Norfolk Sunday League phone Sue Casey on 01493 781846 (53) led the way and support was season began with a trek to garnered from Adam Savoury Barney (somewhere beyond (28) and Alec Toll (24). Belton Fakenham!). The inexperienced finished just 7 runs short on 201 Belton attack surrendered over BELTON DOG from a full 40 overs. 200 runs for the second time in The Norfolk Cricket League two days and in a carbon copy WARDENS season began as Belton took of Saturday’s match Belton could e have a new dog warden maximum points from their only muster just over 100 in reply Win Belton, her name is season opener against Rollesby however at least the weather Anne and she will be helping to on a glorious May afternoon was excellent. keep the village clean. We are at Southtown Common. Chris The Belton 100 Club is seeking now a group of five voluntary Cropley continued in form with dog wardens but would like to subscribers for the new season. increase this number. If anyone a solid contribution of 51 and It costs just £20 a year and big Captain, Sajid Ali, chipped in else is interested in becoming prizes are on offer. Details from a dog warden your help would with 59 as the home side scored Wally Ladmore (01493 722424) or 222 for 8 from the full 45 overs. be most appreciated please check out the link on our website contact me on 07899947981. Cameron Nichols hit a quick 43 to http://www.beltoncricket. propel Belton to this challenging or email lesleychalmers8@ co.uk/100-club/ This is an btinternet.com. total. In reply, Rollesby found excellent way to support your the going quite tough until B local club. Belton outdoor To everybody - please Youngs arrived at the crease training sessions are at the New remember to clean up after with Rollesby on 42 for 7. His Road Playing Field on Tuesdays your dogs and to keep a total of 85 runs threatened to and Thursdays. Your contacts collar with ID tag on them at dent the Belton bubble and in are (Youth) Gavin Moar (07824 all times that they are out in concert with A Brooks (27) and 839664) and Adam Savoury public places. D Cook (29) they took the score (07889 362236) to a respectable 181 before the Lesley Belton bowlers did get them out. Your other contacts at Belton Saj Ali’s 4 for 39 led the Belton CC are: Mal Kauffman (07748 bowling attack. 271896); Richard Ashling (07908 Anne, Betons latest 185690) or Adam Savoury (07889 dog warder Belton hosted Blundeston on 362236).
11 Village Voice - June 2015 LOCAL BUSINESS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS og training business ‘Pooch Paws’ celebrates 10 years in Dbusiness this year. Owner, Katey Aldred, started the business due to her love of animals and her passion to show that animals can be trained by scientific methods that are more successful than old fashioned ones. After 12 years of working in the animal industry, as a veterinary nurse and studying for a degree in Canine Behaviour and Training, Katey took the plunge to become self employed and has never looked back. Katey states that ‘although the economy has been up and down in the ten years that I started my business, England is a nation of animal lovers and animals often need training. This can range from teaching a puppy to sit, to rehabilitating an aggressive dog, or a horse to load into the trailer. Making photo frames On the challenges of running a business Katey believes that being prepared for long days and willing to learn new skills are key to keeping a successful business going. She says ‘ When I started I thought it was just about using my skills to train animals, that is only half of it. After a long day dog training there are other areas of the business from bookkeeping, to ensuring that my marketing is up to date’. These long days have not deterred Katey, she still has passion for her work and hopes to employ staff as the business progresses. Katey always ensures that Pooch Paws is offering services that are up to date with the latest methods, she believes this keeps customers coming back and also referring their friends, as well as Veterinary recommendations, she has proved this point by completing the rigorous requirements to become a certified instructor in Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT). She is the only Certified Behaviour Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI) in the East of England and is proud of this. If you have any questions about your pets behaviour contact Katey on [email protected] or visit www.poochpaws.co.uk. St Johns Badgers
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE TRAVELLING BADGERS & CADETS VILLAGE VOICE his term Belton SJA Badgers are working on Creative Badger his months picture of Twhere the children undertake a variety of activities including TVillage Voice on its travels making kites, weaving, jigsaws, painting and masks. These is supplied by Richard Ashling, pictures show some of them making photo frames from card treasurer of Belton Cricket and a variety of things to decorate them. Club, taken at the Red Fort world heritage site in Delhi, Belton St. John Ambulance Badgers is for boys and girls aged Kirmit whilst on a cricket tour (sadly 5 – 10 meet at the Compass Centre on Tuesdays from 6pm not with Belton CC!) (contact Carole on 01493 780418), the Cadets (for ages 10-16) meet at the same time (contact Jackie on 01493 780619). New 1/8th colour
Richard Ashling in Delhi
KIRMIT CYCLES Full Cycle Sales & Repair Service We pride ourselves on customer service & quality repairs from our shop on Lowestoft High Street for the past 6 years. We are now pleased to offer a FREE collection & delivery service in the Great Yarmouth area. - Any job – any size - Call Richard 07882 233899 Credit/Debit cards welcome
12 Village Voice - June 2015
Scouts on Decoy Broad
1ST BELTON At the last meeting we learnt about the country code and how SCOUTS this effects our surroundings, we went on to the common and Beavers - walked round to see if the rules Fair trade The Beavers have had a busy we had discussed had been month planting seeds ready broken there as well as looking At the tea party, Vivienne for the Rectory Corner flower at wildlife. We then had a group FAIRTRADE TEA Ridpath showed a video beds, French Marigolds and activity which we did in sixes, produced by the Fairtrade Livingstone Daisy’s, they are in the challenge was to collect PARTY Foundation which showed in Gov’s green house at present, material to build a birds nest, n Bank Holiday Monday, the difference the fair trade they have also planted seed we collected sticks, moss, dead OBelton Church hosted a premium had made in the potatoes in the raised bed fern and bark etc. and built the Fairtrade Tea Party with the aim lives of tea growers in Malawi. at scout hq. This is all part of birds nest at the hut, the cubs of widening awareness of the Fairtrade tea and coffee was their gardening activity badge. and leaders were astonished benefits of fair trade. Every day served, as well as a delicious Helper of the week has started how difficult it was to do and in Britain, we drink 165 million array of cakes and biscuits. Many taking photo’s each week as then we reflected on how hard cups of tea, and only 8% of of these had been made using part of the badge work. it is and long it must take a bird those are made from fairtrade Fairtrade sugar and fruit, and to build one suitable to live in tea. Fairtrade means that the Belton Church is striving to use The group have also started and keep eggs safe. people who grow and produce Fairtrade products wherever work on their entries for the our tea, coffee, chocolate and possible. There were activities Belton and District Show at Scouts - sugar (among other things) for the children, and a raffle of the end of June and made At the beginning of May six are given a premium for their some beautiful Fairtrade roses sandwiches, either ham, cheese Scouts from Belton went to goods, which allows them and some Fairtrade wine and or jam. Woodbastwick to camp for the to afford a better standard chocolate. weekend as part of Badger’s of living. It often translates Cubs - training for a camp permit. Fairtrade products can be found in supermarkets to a price in most major supermarkets, The 1st. Belton Cub Scouts difference of a few pence when started off the spring term The weather was kind to us on and many were keen to compared to other brands, or in support this event. The Co-op, learning about what a hazard the Saturday and we were able many cases, no price difference is and then they searched for to do some water activities Sansbury’s and Morrison’s were at all! Making the choice to buy especially generous in their hazards around the scout HQ. as well as making a monkey fairtrade products means that We learned basic first aid, how bridge and do some camp donations of Fairtrade items. families in some of the poorest The Bible says that God wants to put people in the recovery craft. The Sunday was slightly nations in the world can afford position and how to deal with wetter but we were able to see us to ‘act justly, love mercy, and to send their children to school, walk humbly’ with Him. Even for a potential situation where all the different forms of small can access better healthcare, someone was ill and what we portable stoves and ways to those who wouldn’t consider and can develop better themselves Christians, it’s hard could do to help as well as what cook when hiking. When the communities. to do if you have a nose bleed rain stopped and the sun came to argue with the idea of global justice and mercy for those less and how to treat a burn. out,British we Redlaunched Cross our approx home 1/16th single coll width height not important will allocate to colour page made rockets! fortunate than ourselves. We then had a great evening at Halfords, learning how to look after our cycles and how to change and repair a puncture, we learnt how to check our bikes via the M method check, and also learnt how to tighten offering: our brakes up and put our seat up and down depending on our - Independent Advice size. RACE NIGHT We have learnt about each - Product demonstration Friday June 5th (8.00pm) others hobbies to gain our In aid of hobbies badge, each young - Information and Support person brought some props CLIC Sargent - Childrens Cancer Charity and a little speech about their OPEN Tuesday to Saturday Noon to 10.00pm hobby that they participate in, - Mobility Aids these ranged from dancing, to Sundays Noon to 6.00pm motor cross, to computers and Telephone 01493 663626 everything else in between. (Closed Mondays)
13 Village Voice - June 2015 BURGH CASTLE PLANT SALE he annual Charity Plant Sale at Burgh Castle Village Hall will be on TSaturday, June 6th (2.15pm.), as well as bedding and perennial plants there will be fancy goods, bric-a-brac, books stall and a raffle and refreshments will be available. As usual all proceeds will be donated to Burgh Castle Church general funds. HELPING AT BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT Ragwort pulling reminder that there are two Ragwort pulling sessions at the Roman AFort site in early June organised by The Norfolk Archaeological Trust and more volunteers are urgently needed Tuesday June 2nd. 1.00pm - 4.00pm Tuesday June 9th. 10.15am – 3.00pm Please meet in the Roman Fort car park - or find us working on the Deluxesite. Please fashions note you new must 1/8 beth Colouraged 18 or over. Training and tools provided. Enquiries to [email protected]. Deluxe fashions Clothes made to order Looking forward, the Market BURGH CASTLE Stall on 22nd July is a chance CHURCH to give those unwanted items to a good cause, goods may be Clothes, curtains etc. brought to church on Sundays RESTORATION FUND or we can collect, see numbers Made to measure he May quiz at the Queens below. THead was the best attended Now that the builders have Any repairs yet, raising £119. Thank you to finished work on the North all who came. We hope to see Aisle, the War Memorial Plaques & alterations undertaken you again on Friday June 5th. have been restored to their (8.00pm) teams of up to six rightful place. On 12th July a members £1 per person. special service will be held to Tel Rody 01493 780766 A thoroughly enjoyable re-dedicate the memorials. We or 07551 329065 evening was held in the church hope that servicemen and their on 9th May. Keith Skipper and families, retired or serving will Ian Prettyman entertained with join us to this occasion, which is songs and stories from Norfolk also the 75th anniversary of the and Suffolk and brought back commencement of the Battle of Britain. ANCH memories for many of the time HE R when Burgh Castle was itself a Open Churches Week will T Suffolk Village. Refreshments’ see our church beautifully were served, Mardle indulged, decorated and full of interesting Country Music Venue old acquaintances renewed displays’, whilst refreshments, and vital funds raised for cakes and bric-a-brac can be The Plaze Suite our continuing Restoration found at the village hall. 2nd – Burgh Hall Leisure Programme. Thank you to 9th August. 10 – 5. Lords Lane, Burgh Castle everyone who contributed in Norfolk NR31 9EP any way for a delightful evening, On 11th August we have a very after expenses £307 was made special event. Philip Parker, the for the restoration fund. specialist who carried out the LARGE DANCE FLOOR Bat Activity Survey before work BAR & FOOD AVAILABLE We look forward to our event could begin in September will on 24th May when Trevor Austin be coming to talk to us about JOIN US AT THIS will “Reminisce” and afternoon the many species of bat that EXCITING VENUE tea will be enjoyed. The Craft reside in our roof. The event Fair will again be held in the will take place late evening, village hall, from 25 – 28 May, 9pm onwards and there will be th (Monday to Thursday) 10 – 4pm. an opportunity to see the bats Friday 29 May Refreshments’ will be available in action! Look out for more Dave Whitmore and variety of craft stalls for details in next months VV. your perusal. rd The Rector and Churchwardens Friday 3 July On 13th June, Durrants will meet with the architects Auctioneers & Valuers are at the to start the lengthy process of Hayden village hall to hold a Valuation applying for the grants for phase Day in aid of church funds. This 2 of the Restoration Programme will run from 11am – 3pm. Please in the next few weeks. As usual bring along your antiques and further details of any events 8.00pm till 11.30pm collectibles for valuation, £1 per in our church can be had by Admission £5 item. You might be in for a very telephone, Margaret 780126, Line Dancers Welcome pleasant surprise! ( We will be Maureen 781747 & Rosie 780210, able to help with transport on or email mgreenacre532@ for details call the day if anyone has a problem googlemail.com getting to the village hall). 01493 781007
14 Village Voice - June 2015
up and taking down the goal income of £1349 but this was been raised so far this year, she BURGH CASTLE nets. There were four vacancies largely due to less burial ground also stated that the Community on the Playing Field Committee income for the year. In his Parish Car Scheme urgently needs an ANNUAL PARISH MEETING (it is filled by rotation – some Council chairman’s annual report administrator and suggested total of 18 people attended vacancies each year), however Councillor Greenacre reported that this service could become Athe Annual Parish Meeting only Walter Flaxman was elected on the sewage problems and a committee of Burgh Castle on May 11th with Parish Council , the other three vacancies will extra traffic currently using Mill Parish Council as that might Chairman Trevor Greenacre in be filled by co-option if that is Road, he thanked everyone for be a simple way to organise its the chair. possible. Village Hall expenditure their assistance. insurance cover, although drivers was up, the council was thanked are covered on their own polices Margaret Greenacre reported for paying for the insurance The Community Council report for actual driver volunteering. on the Village Hall and Playing and rates and for providing an was similar to previous years She also suggested that with field accounts, The Playing Field excellent caretaker, expenses will but Miss Grey reported only two Belton with Browston intending ones were almost level for the increase as an asbestos survey is main events, usually there are to start a Neighbourhood Plan year however there had been now required. three, however they had brought soon that would be a good time less football played and the in about £900.00. for the two councils and the local The Parish Council accounts committee desperately needs Mrs Greenacre also reported communities to work together as a volunteer to mark pitches and were accepted, there was an the are situated so close to one excess of expenditure over on progress with the church take responsibility for putting restoration project, almost 3K has another. unsuitable materials are put in ground on which the Stepshort concerns over the condition of BURGH CASTLE the system (the problem always road was constructed which is kissing gates on the Angles Way occurs at peak holiday times). mainly peat was also stated as a footpath, County Councillor Grey PARISH COUNCIL cause of the underlying problem. agreed to get those inspected There as a discussion over the Further to this another resident with the help of a volunteer from t the Annual Parish Council condition of the road surface meeting in May three new complained about speeding on the public who was present at A at Stepshort, Councillor Foster Mill Road and asked why there the meeting. Brandon Lewis’s councillors attended for the refuted claims from the public first time, Trevor Austin, Peter could not be warning signs like office had also been contacted that the Parish did not do those in the A143 roadworks area now that elections are over to Nichols and John Rudrum, anything but emphasised that Trevor Greenacre was re-elected however the clerk stated that the chase up the possibility of the they were only advisory and County Council had been made marsh area being given SSI status chairman and Helen Dacruz was work was the responsibility of elected as vice-chair. aware of the problem. (special scientific Interest), the the County Council however responsibility of DEFRA. Finally, In the public section there were County Councillor Alan Grey Various points concerning the as a follow up to the verge cutting concerns raised over the recent later reported that schemes even Marshes were reported, including which had taken place earlier sewage problems at Stepshort when planned often took two cattle getting on to the river wall that day there were calls for an but it was questioned if the Burgh years before funding could be and causing possible damage, a urgent litter pick by the Borough Castle sewage left the village that allocated. Most of the problems derelict caravan in a field that was or County Council as the cut had way or if the problem originated with the surface were claimed breaking up and blowing into brought large quantities of litter from the Belton camp sites, as it to be being made worse by the dykes (the chairman agreed to to the surface throughout the is thought to be the camps where volume of heavy lorries using the report this to the environmental village. road while the general type of rangers). There were also
Friendly Caring Professional Team Putting Your Pet First
!
!
15 Village Voice - June 2015 GUIDE TO EVENTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Weight Watchers - JGI (sign in from 6.15pm, talk at 7.00pm) Tel (10.45pm-11.00am) & Belton village from 1.50pm – times in article. EVERY MONDAY Lisa 07546 023143 Wed. June 3rd - (6.00-7.30pm) Belton Church – Messy Church. Chair exercises (9.30am) & Nordic walking for Beginners or”I Tai Chi - at Cliff Park Junior School, Gorleston - Belton Based Fri. June 5th - (7.30pm) A12 end of Asda car park - Digital Camera Move Freely” exercise- (10.30am) - New Road Sport & Leisure Group (01493) 789992 Meets 7pm -9pm www.taichi-qigong.net. Club evening out. - Tel 780822. Centre - Supervised instruction Nordic Walking 07599 044806 Fri. June 5th - (8.00pm) Burgh Castle Queens Head – Team quiz in Grasshopper Creche - 9.00am-11.30am .£9.00 per session. EVERY THURSDAY aid of Church Restoration Funds (max 6 per team) 780126. Sat. June 6th – (11.00am) Fritton Village Hall – Coffee morning / Children 3months to 2 years. Safe friendly fun. Belton Village Chatterboxes - ( 9.00am-10.30am ) Village Green talk by John Fleetwood of the Woodland Trust (£1.00 admission). Green Children Centre (01493) 789562 (Subsidies Available) Children’s Centre (50p). (0 - 5 years)Fun activities assisting Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Communication, Language & & Literacy. All year round (01493) Sat. June 6th – (2.15pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall – Annual Plant Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years 789562 sale plus bric-a-brac, books, raffle etc. Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344 Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Sat. June 6th – (7.30pm) JGI – Barn Dance Tickets 781294/780182. Yoga - JGI (10.15-11.15am) Please bring your own mat or towel. Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years Sun. June 7th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion. Play, Weigh & Baby Group - Village Green Children Centre. Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344 Sun. June 7th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Youth Service. Music every Mon. 1.30pm-3pm.(Health visitor & Nursery Nurse Attend Gt. Yarmouth Stroke Group - (2.00-4.00pm) New Road Sport from Projection, the Youth Worship band on 1st & 3rd Mon. each month). Baby Cafe Breastfeeding Cafe & & Leisure Centre. 781846 Mon. June 8th - (7.30pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - Burgh Castle Support, Refreshments available(01493) 789562 Rock Solid (Years 3 to 6) - Belton Rectory Stables 5pm-6pm Monthly Parish Council meeting. Baby Massage – (10.00 -11.30am) Village Green Children Centre. (Ages 8 – 11 -Term Time) Tel. Jean: 07762 817454 Tue. June 9th – (10.15-3.00pm) Roman Fort site – Ragwort pulling FREE 6 week programme for parents & infants details (01493) Family Life Group - Church & annex (Term time 5.30pm - session – volunteers needed. See article. 789562 / e-mail [email protected] 7.00pm) Rev. Bunn 780210 Tue. June 9th - (7.30pm) JGI - Belton W.I – “Florists, fairies and Bingo Night - John Green Institute (7.30pm) All welcome Insanity Fitness – (6.00pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - 07557 flowerpots” with Charlotte Philcox. Tel 780822. Projection Youth Worship Band – Belton Church (7.30 306087 Wed. June 10th - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - -9.00pm) Jean 07762 817454 Belton Cricket Club training - New Road Sports Field Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery. Ring Craft - Training Dogs & Owners For the Show Ring. St. (evenings) (Youth) Gavin – 07824 839664 & Adam - 07889 Sat. June 13th - Belton Scouts collecting old newspapers in Belton Olaves Village Hall, (8.00pm) Jane Thorpe (01502) 569243 362236. NEW only. Please leave outside your gate by 8.45am. Belton Bowmen – New Road Sport & Leisure Centre -Juniors/ Hoop Fitness – (7.00pm) JGI – Fun to slim your waist. - 07747 Sat. June 13th - (10.00am - Noon) JGI - Monthly Coffee Morning. family 6pm-7pm (£3.50 per session) Adults Club 7pm-9pm/dusk 720139 Sat. June 13th – (11.00am-3.00pm) – Burgh Castle Village Hall – (£5 per session) Tel Duncan (01493) 780418. Clubbercise – (8.00pm) JGI – Energetic fun dance fitness. - Valuation Day (antiques/ collectables) in aid of Church Restoration Pilates - Beginners/intermediate classes - ( 6.00 -7.00pm & 07747 720139 Fund. 7.05 - 8.05pm) - New Road Sport & Leisure Centre - Tel Hayley Youth Group – Belton Church (7.30 -9.00) Exploring Christian Sun. June 14th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning Prayer on 07767 864568. youth & having fun Jean 07762 817454 Sun. June 14th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion Sun. June 14th – (6.30pm) Belton Church – Evening Celebration – EVERY TUESDAY EVERY FRIDAY speaker Jill Gower- Leader The House of Prayer Pilates Fitness - At the JGI (9am) A class to improve posture & Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Tue. June 16th - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton gain core Strength. £4.50. Details - Lorrain - 07747 720139 Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years with Browston Parish Council meeting. Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344 Wed. June 17th - (10.00 - 2.00) New Road Sport Centre - Car Boot/ Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years Baby Bloom – (10.00 -11.30am) Belton Village Green Children’s Craft Fair Tel (01493) 780703. See advert. Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344 Centre. FREE 6 week parenting group, looking at sleep routines, Thu. June 18th - (Noon - 2.00pm). JGI -Belton Lunch Club - 2 Picassos Messy Play - (9.30 -10.45am) Bradwell Community nutrition, weaning, baby massage, communication & safety course lunch ￡5.00 All Welcome. Bookings 781294 Centre (organised by Village Green Childrens Centre). (01493) 789562 / e-mail [email protected]. Thu. June 18th – (7.00pm) JGI – Police Southern Villages SNAP Zumba Dancing - JGI (10-15am) £4.00 Lorrain - 07747 720139 sch.uk meeting (Open to everyone). Young at Heart - (10.00am - Noon) Belton Church Annexe. Get Cornerstone - Open Youth Club – Belton Church ( 5th/19th Fri. June 19th - (7.30pm) JGI – Team Quiz Evening - £5.00 per team together for the over 50’s (all welcome, church members or not) June/July 3rd /17th 7.30-9.00pm) For years 6/7/8 Jean: 07762 of 4. Enquiries Tel. 781294 Belton Over 50s/60s. JGI. (2.00pm) Cards, Games, Bingo, 817454 Sun. June 21st - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning Prayer. Refreshments. The Hub - Open Youth Club – Belton Church (Dates/contact as Sun. June 21st - (10.30am) Belton Church – Cafe Church. Fathers Belton Cricket Club training - New Road Sports Field Cornerstone) (7.30-9.00pm) For all of High School age. day a gift to the men. (evenings) (Youth) Gavin – 07824 839664 & Adam - 07889 NOTE :- Belton Scouts (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) - All meet in Sun. June 21st - (2.30pm) JGI – “The History of Bee Keeping” Talk 362236. NEW Belton weekly details on (01493) 780965 with Michael Learner non members welcome 780776 1st. Belton Guides - 6.45 -8.30 Burgh Castle Village Hall Thu. June 25th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Childrens Cent. - 07919620759 / (01493) 667311 EVERY SUNDAY D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562. Belton Badgers - Youngest section of St. John Ambulance. Sun. June 28th - JGI - Belton & Lothingland Produce & crafts Show Pooch Paws Dog Training - St. Olaves Village Hall - (9.00am Meet 6pm -7pm at Compass Centre Term Time. Boys & Girls (see article – entries AM, viewing PM). -Noon - one hour sessions) 07841 040171 Ages 5 - 10. Tel Carole (01493) 780418 Sun. June 28th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Patronal Festival St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Burgh Castle - (9.30am) Belton St. John Ambulance Cadets - Every Tuesday (Term – Holy Communion Traditional Morning Prayer / Holy Communion Time) Compass Centre, Belton 6pm -7.15pm Boys & Girls 10-16 Sun. June 28th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion years. Tel Jackie (01493) 780619 All Saints Church, Belton - (10.30am) Modern Service - Wed. July 1st - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Activity group for children, Full church service details below. St. Olaves Art Group- St. Olaves Village Hall (7.30pm). Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery. 07879 811229 Wed. July 1st – (10.30am) Burgh House Res. Home. - Holy DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Communion. EVERY WEDNESDAY Wed. May 27th - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Wed. July 1st - Mobile Library at Priory Close off Herringfleet Rd, St. Grasshopper Creche - (9.00am-11.30am) £9.00 per session, Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery. Olaves (10.30 -10.40am), New Rd., Fritton, by Playing Field (10.45pm- 11.00am) & Belton village from 1.50pm – times in article. children 3 months to 2 years. Safe & friendly fun. Belton Village Thu. May 28th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Childrens Cent. - Green Childrens Centre (01493) 789562 (subsidies available) D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562. Wed. July 1st - (6.00-7.30pm) Moorlands School – Messy Church Summer Special. Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Thu. May 28th – (7.30pm) Fritton Village Hall. - Fritton & St Olaves Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years Annual Parish Council Meeting. Fri. July 3rd - (8.00pm) Burgh Castle Queens Head – Team quiz in aid of Church Restoration Funds (max 6 per team) 780126. Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344 Sun. May 31st. - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion. Sat. July 4th - (11.00am – 3.00pm) Belton Rectory – Youth Group Drop In Coffee Morning - (10.30am-12 Noon) JGI. All Welcome Sun. May 31st. - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning Celebration/ Car Wash (£5). Community Connexions - Fruit & Veg Van in Belton. The Fruit Youth Service. Sun. July 5th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion. & Veg van will be parked at The Tavern for the sale of fresh food Tue. June 2nd - (11.00am) Belton Church – Traditional Holy produce (11.45am-12.30pm) Communion (Coffee from 10.00). Sun. July 5th - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning Celebration. Belton Art Club - JGI. (2.00pm-4.00pm.) Arts,Crafts & Hobbies. Tue. June 2nd – (1.00-4.00pm) Roman Fort site – Ragwort pulling Tue. July 7th - (11.00am) Belton Church – Traditional Holy Just Drop In / Tel. Jan (01493) 488683. session – volunteers needed. See article Communion (Coffee from 10.00). Slimming World (5.30 & 7.30pm) Kings Head Function Room Tue. June 2nd - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton Tue. July 7th - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton Tel Ella 07796 263627. with Browston Parish Council meeting. with Browston Parish Council meeting 3rd. Bradwell Rainbows (5.30 – 6.30pm) Burgh Castle Village Wed. June 3rd – (10.30am) Burgh House Res. Home. - Holy Sat. July 11th - Belton Scouts collecting old newspapers in Belton hall (term time) Communion only. Please leave outside your gate by 8.45am. Messy Church - Moorlands Academy (Term times 1st. Wed. Wed. June 3rd - Mobile Library at Priory Close off Herringfleet Sat. July 11th - (10.00am - Noon) JGI - Monthly Coffee Morning. of month 6pm - 7.30pm) Rosie (01493) 780210 or Jean 07622 Rd, St. Olaves (10.30 -10.40am), New Rd., Fritton, by Playing Field 817454. NEED TRANSPORT TO ACCESS AN EVENT OR APPOINTMENT? HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME? If you live in Belton/Browston/Burgh Castle /Fritton or St Olaves Call 07767 063 986 between 8.00am & 6.00pm Monday to Friday to book. The cost is only 45p per mile
16 Village Voice - June 2015 VILLAGE SMALLS It is free to advertise jobs, events, property or items for sale. Send details to Village Voice Smalls, “Skelmorlie” Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9PU, Tel 01493 780776 or Email [email protected] by Noon on JUNE 14th to appear in the JULY issue. We will run your advert free for 3 issues but please let us know when it is sold - so we can remove it. (commercial entries charged at 25p per word)
SITUATIONS VACANT/ Ladies Cycle. Large wheels. Mountain Bike. 18 gears, glass shades.(matches wall Electric Piano Full size. Good WORK Good cond. £40 ONO Tel. front suspension, mirror & lights) VGC. £15 Tel. 07514 working order £230. Tel. Voluntary Drivers, also 07909 832814 adjustable propstand. VGC, 424276. 01493 789193. Coordinator required for Caravan Awning- Sunn Camp Used twice. £95. Tel. 01493 Long teak effect dressing Laurel & Hardy 5 x 200ft. Community Car Scheme Air Volution blow up 390cm 781094. table, 54ins wide 3 drawers B/w Super 8 films in cases £5 local area Tel. 01493 780126 with pump. Used once. Cost Large leather armchair (pink) each side. As new £80.00. Tel each or £20 the lot. Tel. 01493 or e-mail mgreenacre@ £450 Sale for health reasons. VGC £60. 2 smaller leather 01493 780193 780253. googlemail.com. £295 OVNO. Bulldog hitch swivel chairs (white) £60 the Isabella Awning fits 23ft. Valor live fuel effect gas WANTED lock £15. Tel 01493 781365 two. Tel 01493 780952. Caravan. Used twice, Metal fire. Model 339 Heartbeat. Room required for retired Old Burgh Castle bricks, TT Fone TT59Dual2 Vodafon poles, cost £1000 - £650 New (still wrapped), B&Q gentleman 1 month Jan 7th 100/150 probably enough for Senior mobile phone New ONO. Tel. 07858 916829 or price £453 - £300 OVNO. Tel. – Feb 7th 2016 (Burgh Castle/ fire place / garden feature, £15. Tel. 07586 935795 07729 954248. 07788 408801. Belton) Tel. 07938 505474 Offers - Buyer collects - to 2 garden chair/loungers Cosina C1 SLR camera in 2 Pairs mens pyjamas (XL) view Tel 01493 780496 or frames & padded seats case. C/w 35-70mm lens, 70- still in packs £10.00 the two, Gentlemans gold pocket pref 07881 598354. (Belton). watch & chain for personal £10 pair. Tel. 07850 068735 200mm zoom lens, flash gun. 2 Jackets (XL) £10 the two use (cash paid immediately) Executive type Office Chair (Belton -No texts) All in suede case. £150 Tel. Tel. 01493 667764 (Bradwell). Tel 07873 175920. with arm rests. Brown leather, Bed Backrest. Various angle 07788 408801. Mahogany illuminated slight wear but in good cond. settings. Complete with Corner leaded unit VGC £80 glass display cabinet, exc. Motorhome 2 berth. Tel. £85. 01493 781094. 01493 663755. padded headrest. Folds flat ONO Tel. 01493 663755. condition. Measures 48”h ‘Paola’ Black 2 seater for storage. Hardly used. £30. x 30”w x 17”d. Cost £480 Belton Charity Fundraisers 2 Proteam Leisure, all terrain reclining sofa.. Top grain Tel. 01493 781094 telescopic hiking sticks. As Glass shelves, 2 draws £95.00 welcome donations of Bric leather cushions, 3 reclining Telephone 07850 113821. A Brac, Books, Jigsaws & toys ALL Super king size = Duvet. new. £10 each. Tel. 07514 positions. Exc. Cond. 6 M & S. All Seasons, 9.0 tog 424276. Dell Latitude laptop D505 (no mains electric items) for months old. Also three their fund raising stalls. Tel. plus 4.5 tog. Poly cotton Pentax MZ50 SLR camera in XP, 1GB Ram, 60GB hard seater rec. sofa (as previous). covers with anti-allergy drive, New battery & charger. Gloria 01493 780776 . Available end June view case. C/w Pentax 49mm lens, polyester filling. Little Used. Pentax 80-200mm Zoom Office 2007, WiFi, 15” screen, Soft Toys to raise money for anytime (dep. Secures). £350 £30 Memory foam mattress Vipre Antivirus. Ready to go local charities. deliver to 34 for both or £200 for 2 seater lens. Vivitar flash Gun VGC. topper. John Lewis. 4.5 cm £150 Tel. 07788 408801. Bargain £95.00 Tel. 01493 Orwell Cresc. Belton, or Tel. & £150 for 3 seater. Buyer thick with one side massage 780253. 01493 782043 for collection. collects. They come apart for sleep surface. Removable, Large green material Gazebo transport. Tel. 07983 457750 with 2 sides (1 with window) Celebrity 2 seater recliner FOR SALE washable cover. VGC. £40 sofa cream patt. upholstery. Burgh Castle. Electric fleece underblanket, As new. £100. Tel. 01493 Wharfedale WHB300H Bass 780193. Exc. Quality & condition. New Head. Vgc. £225. Wharfedale Huawei ascend 6510 mobile Homefront. Dual control, £850.00 bargain £195.00 Tel. W410B 4 x 10 Bass Cab. phone 12 mths old boxed body & feet separate Sleeping bag. Kampa 07850 113821. Instruction book/charger. controls. As new. Can Del. Sumptious. Jade. large 200 Operating manual. Vgc. £175. Professional Party tents. 01493 781094. 5MP camera unlocked, £30 Tel. 07514 424276. x 94 cms. Washable. Used matching pair. 1 white 1 once. £20. Two sleeping Steel frame with roof/ side/ 2.4w solar panel, wiring 3 Beech country style kitchen end covers To B.S. standard black, case. New £90 each. chairs £15. Tel. 01493 780193. bags, Polywarm Leisure. for charging Caravan/car £60 pair ONO Tel. 07850 44oz/1247gm. Single size, & Fire retardant (incl ground 12v battery £15 Tel. 07850 068735 (Belton -No texts) Canon AE1 SLR camera can zip together. Blue/ bars- usually extra) 3x3m 068735 (Belton -No texts) leather look hard case/ Cream. GC. £12 ea. Tel. 07514 Cost £219.00 + ground bars Ashdown Tourbus 15 Bass Cannon 50mm lens, 80-200m used 3 times £150.00, 8x4m Lervia fan system heater £10 Combo. Black, 15 watts, 8” 424276. Tel. 07586 935795 zoom lens, Tamron 24mm Cost £750 + ground bars new woofer, solid-state amplifier, lens. Canon Tele X2 converter Mahogany corner glass disp. £500.00, 6x8m + bars used 3 Kawai organ with full 1 channel, 1 x 1/4” jack input, in case, Mirada flash, Canon cabinet immac. Cond. 80”h times cost £1400.00 accept orchestra & many extra 3-band. VGC. £75. 01493 flash. £200 Tel. 07788 408801. base 20”x 20”. V Good quality. £900.00 Tel. 07788 408801. features. Roll down shutter & 781094. Glass shelves & lighting. stool. Exc. Cond. £100 OVNO Table & 4 high back chairs Cost £395.00 - £95 Tel. 07850 PLEASE REMEMBER Pull along shopping trolley – VGC £50. Tel. 01493 663755. TO LET US KNOW BY Buyer collects Tel. 01493 New - £8 Tel. 07586 935795 113821. 781507. 3 Antique style bronze NOON ON THE 14th OF 20 Audio books, various 2 Green fabric swivel recliner THE MONTH IF YOU Logik 29in slimline TV with finish wall lights, white glass chairs, wooden round base authors all VGC £30. Tel shades. VGC. £10 ea. Antique WOULD LIKE YOUR ITEM built in DVD player. New 01493 650946 plus foot stools. £100 Tel REMOVED cond. £100 Tel 01493 781071. style Bronze finish three arm 07774 823585. Apollo FS26 Men’s ceiling light fitting with white
East Coast David Payne Chimney Sweep Paul Williams decorators “When was yours last cleaned?” Kitchens & Carpentry Including Plumbing & Tiling Certificates issued for all sweeps LAKESIDE Domestic Wood-burning and multi-fuel RIDING stoves, open fires, Jetmasters, Oil Commercial and Gas boilers all swept CENTRE Bird and Bird nest removal and Enjoy riding through the beautiful grounds Industrial stove servicing of Fritton Lake. Warm, friendly atmosphere, Painting & Decorating Full indemnity cover plus NACS all ages and abilities welcome. member and accredited “Trusted Trader” with NCC • Horse Riding 01493 781942 FREE QUOTES Reliable, professional and local mobile 07889090288 Available for Trade & Domestic Customers service • Pony Parties [email protected] Tel/Fax 01493 781790 eastcoastchimneysweep.co.uk • Gift Vouchers Mobile 07748 987055 01493 718615 — 07876 804575 Email [email protected] Call 07747 464775 [email protected] Willow Lodge, High Road, Burgh Castle NR31 9QL www.ctmace.wix.com/lakeside
17 Village Voice - June 2015 EVENTS AT THE JOHN GREEN INSTITUTE BELTON & DISTRICT THURSDAY EVENING BARN DANCE FITNESS AT THE JGI This will be at the JGI on Saturday HISTORICAL SOC. June 6th (7.30pm) with Michael There are now two fitness classes at Ottaway, tickets (£5.00 each) are Our AGM was held on April 26th the JGI on Thursday evenings :- along with another interesting now available from Barbara on 01493 talk by Malcolm Metcalf, that Hoop Fitness (7.00 pm) This class 781294 or Nora on 01493 780182 as usual thoroughly enjoyed by is great fun and will help slim your (please bring your own drinks) all. The whole committee was waist.£4 plus £1 hula hoop hire. re-elected, with the following Clubbercise (8.00pm) An energetic WEDNESDAY The John Green Institute officers, Ian Walker remains as chairman, Brian Swan secretary fun class easy to follow dance fitness MORNING DROP IN and Peter Hume treasurer. Any routines using glow sticks which outstanding memberships should is recommended to any one who The Drop In morning runs MONTHLY COFFEE be paid at our next event, the cost loves dancing and music. £4 plus £1 between 10.30 and Noon every MORNING remains at £5.00 individual or for glow sticks. Wednesday throughout the year. £10.00 for family membership. More details and to book these class It is a great place to meet new The next monthly Coffee Morning phone Lorrain on 07747720139. friends and have a chat over a cup at the JGI is on Saturday June The May event was rather earlier of tea or coffee and a piece of cake. 13th. (10.00am - Noon), available than usual to avoid the Bank No charge is made but a voluntary between 10.00 and 11.00am as an Holiday weekend and our next BELTON W.I. small donation is appreciated. additional item to tea/coffee is a event is on Sunday June 21st bacon butty so why not have a late (2.30pm) at the JGI when we have Belton W.I. next meet on Tuesday We will always pass on any breakfast. a talk “The History of Bee keeping” 9th June at the JGI at 7.30pm. relevant information that is presented by Michael Learner. As The speaker for the evening happening in the village that Admission is free and there is usual there will be a raffle and will be Mrs Charlotte Philcox might affect you. Now that the always a raffle for one of the teas/coffees will be available, talking on “Florists, fairies and weather is improving make an village groups or a local charity, admission is just £3.00 (members flowerpots”. Competition is for effort and come and meet us on a this month it is organised by the £2.00), new members and guests a trinket box and the usual sales Wednesday morning. If you would Belton Art group. Thank you to are always very welcome. table will be available, For any like to know more just call Sue on everybody who supported the further information please ring 780822. May raffle which was organised The Society welcomes any old Sue on 780822 by the Produce and Crafts Show documents and photographs Committee, £103.00 was raised for which can be copied and returned their funds. to you and would like to direct you to our web site where there DIGITAL CAMERA QUIZ NIGHT There is also the bargain stall are various articles and a large The next Belton Village Quiz full of items at ridiculously low gallery of old local photographs, CLUB Night will be on Friday June prices, Belton Charity Fundraisers we now have direct links to The next meeting will be on 19th at 7.30pm at the JGI. £5.00 always welcome donations of articles from the front page!, this for a team of up to four players. goods to sell, anything small is Friday 5th June. This will be an is at www.beltonhistory.co.uk. out evening. This time to Breydon Great Prizes and raffle. Come considered, please note however Our chairman, Ian Walker can also and join us and make up a team that we cannot accept mains Water for a variety of scenery and be contacted on 07887 640385. hopefully including a sunset. All of friends/colleagues/family or electrical items or clothing, please from your club or group. A warm call Gloria on (01493) 780776 American Museum – Ian Walker are welcome no matter what level has been in contact with the of photography you are at. Bring welcome awaits all quizzers. For local collection of items can be any further information please arranged. American Air Museum in Britain cameras, well charged batteries based at Duxford, they are keen and a tripod. Also if you have ring Barbara on 781294. to document any memories of some ND filters bring them along. BELTON LUNCH CLUB the American Army and Air Forces Meet at the A12 end of the ASDA in Britain in the Second World car park at 7.30pm. Belton Lunch Club is next War. If you have any memories ...... ALSO AT THE JGI serving Lunch on Thursday June If the weather is too unkind then or photographs please contact we will meet at the JGI as usual. YOGA - On Monday morning at 18th (12.00pm - 2.00pm) at the them through their web site 10.15am £2.50 per session. Please JGI. Lunch served at 12.15pm. 2 Call Bill on 780822 for details and www.americanairmuseum.com further information or go on the bring a floor mat and towel with two course for £5.00. Al dietary or through any history society you. Contact Wilma on 01493 needs can be catered for. Please web at www.beltonandbrowston. committee members (The history com and click on digital camera 780194. book your place at this friendly society would be interested in club by ringing Barbara on page. A confirmation of the BINGO - Sessions are held on those same memories if they are evening willth be posted on that 781294. We look forward to locally based) New 1/16 Mono SomerleytonMonday Estate evenings at 7.30pm, seeing you there. page. everyone welcome. PILATES - This is on Tuesday mornings (9.00 -10.00 am) Suitable SOMERLEYTON HALL for men and woman of all ages and THE JGI abilities . Pilates improves your Belton Village Hall posture, balance, flexibility and core strength £4.50 per person. 46, Station Road South Lorrain on 07747 720139. ZUMBA - Also on Tuesday Great Facilities Large Hall and/or Rear mornings (10.15 -11.00am) Easy to Great Hire Rates Meeting room available follow calorie burning fitness class Great Kitchen Ideal for Groups, Chamber Person just £4.00 per person. Lorrain on Parking near-by Parties and Functions required 07747 720139. Licensed for Music Disabled facilities Weekends and Mondays OVER 50/60’s - Every Tuesday Can seat 70 people and entry essential. Afternoon (2.00 - 4.00pm) Contact Immediate start. Norma on 01493 780447. For further information and hiring rates please contact Please apply with CV BELTON ART GROUP - Every Lin on 01493 781140 or Bill on 01493 780822 by email to - Wednesday (2.00 - 4.00pm) For any forms of art & crafts for or go to www.beltonandbrowston.com housekeeper@ information call Jan on 01493 somerleyton.co.uk 488683. 18
Village Voice - June 2015
weekend, with a water fight and dressed up in lots of protective YOUNG PEOPLE AT survival skills workshop part of motorbike gear- but it turned GORLESTON the itinerary in between talks out that, like David when he was BELTON CHURCH about ‘God’s iPod’ and a chance given King Saul’s armour to wear, STUDENTS IN TOP he stress levels are running to ask Bishop Graham anything! it was far too cumbersome. We learned that God can offer even 10% IN COUNTRY Thigh for all of our young The Hub and Cornerstone people at the moment- exam better protection against the ocal students from Gorleston, continue to be a popular choice Giants in our lives. In July we are Belton, Burgh Castle and the time is upon us! The youth group for young people looking to L has been taking time to just relax hoping to hold Messy Church in surrounding area have been spend time chilling out with the Bell Lane park as we learn recognised nationally for their with each other and look at the their friends, and over previous fact that regardless how the about how God helped a girl achievement, It recognises weeks we have had great fun called Esther save her people their achievement at Ormiston exams go, God still loves them. decorating biscuits, playing Year sixes will soon have finished when she was in a dangerous Venture Academy as one of the twister and building things out situation! best in the country for student their SATs, which they have been of Jenga blocks. progress at GCSE. SSAT, the working very hard towards for Youth group are off for a social Schools, Students and Teachers several weeks now. Rock Solid has some exciting at Quasar tomorrow night and Network recently undertook things planned for the second will be ending the term ‘tubing’ its annual in-depth analysis of Projection have had their first half of term including tie dye singing workshop, and it was (hopefully!), so there is a lot to Department of Education data on and crafts for the village show- look forward to - and as ever all state funded schools in England both funny and cringeworthy watch this space! We have also when we listened to a recorded everyone involved in our work and identified the students and been growing giant sunflowers with children and young people staff at Ormistons success. Recently rendition of our latest song- and tomatoes which have been the academy received the SSAT there is a long way to go before is excited about what we have thoroughly enjoying the warm planned. We believe that God Educational Outcomes Award at a we release an album or win the sunny weather of the last few Ceremony in Cambridge on behalf X-Factor! But it is wonderful that loves each and every one of us, of the students. It was awarded for days. We’ve been looking at the regardless of what we’ve done young people are willing to get stories Jesus told and asking being in the top 10% of schools together to sing and play their wrong, and we continue to hope nationally for progress made ourselves, what would we build that the children and young instruments, and we know that our house on? How would we by pupils between hey stage 2 God honours whatever we bring people experience something of results at primary school and their treat our wayward brother who that love as we work with them! him, during rehearsals as well as came home after wasting all GCSE results at 16. Simon Gilbert- when we are leading worship in Barnham, Principal of Ormiston our parents’ money? and other Jean White said “It is fantastic to celebrate church (which we are doing at interesting questions! Cafe Church again this weekend!) Youth and Children’s Worker, All the achievements of our students Messy Church was great fun in Saints Church, Belton and staff. Daily I have the pleasure At the end of May, a group of May. We heard the story of David of seeing everyone at Venture young people from Cornerstone and Goliath and the children 07762817454 / jean.white506@ working together to ensure each are going to a camping trip (of all ages) enjoyed making gmailcom and every student achieves their called ‘Intents’ (get it?!) which is marshmallow shooters out of best. Last year we were in the being run by Urban Saints and P.S. Date for your diary: 4th July top 20% in the awards and it is plastic cups and balloons. One of fantastic to see the aspirations for the Fountain Network- it looks the smaller people present was - Youth Group Car Wash at the like it’s going to be a fun, if tiring Rectory, 10-3, £5 per car. our students continue to soar.”
MAKE YOURS A Your local legal experts
For you · Buying and selling your home · Civil and Personal Injury claims · Re‐mortgages and transfers of equity · Trusts and deceased estates Beautiful Garden · Wills and powers of a�orney · Notarial services · Court of Protec�on · Care Home fees Fritton Plant Centre (Myhills)• · Family and children ma�ers · Equity release and life�me mortgages · Criminal ma�ers · NHS Con�nuing healthcare • Hundreds of Hanging Baskets filled with our For your business quality home grown and unusual trailing · Commercial property · Licensing · Planning and plants. All sizes available at very competitive · Employment ma�ers · Company forma�ons Regulatory prices: Lowesto� Beccles Gorleston Gt Yarmouth Halesworth 148 London Rd North Exchange Square 66a Bells Rd 141 King Street 52 Thoroughfare • Pots and Containers full of plants: Come and T: 01502 533000 T: 01502 718700 T: 01493 652204 T: 01493 849200 T: 01986 872513 E: enquire@nortonpeske�.co.uk W: qualitysolicitors.com/nortonpeske� browse you will not be disappointed No hidden costs · Direct Lawyer contact · Free rst advice · Same day response • Wide range Alpines, Perennials, Shrubs, at sensible prices. • Local grown Potatoes, Fruit and Veg. JDA PLASTERERS - stall open Weekends, • Free Parking and entry for the Nursery, Flea Market, Owl Sanctuary, and Pet Centre: 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY QUALIFIED SKIMMING - DRY LINING Open Everyday 9.00 -5.00pm RENDERING INSIDE AND OUT Beccles Rd Fritton POLYMER RENDERS - DAMP SOLUTIONS (opposite Fritton Lake) NR31 9EX [email protected] Mob. 07707 295489 For information call 01493 488322 and speak to John
19 Village Voice - June 2015
BELTON F.C MEMORIES OF V.E. DAY AT BURGH CASTLE. remember watching the army vehicles coming down Butt Lane fine season was brought to a close with Iand an ack-ack site being established on the field at the corner of Aan unexpected 3 points against league Butt Lane/Church Road. It must have been a hasty operation because and double cup winners Catfield. Due to the some of the soldiers came asking if anyone had any spare saucepans game taking place midweek and with players as they had nothing to cook in. In true wartime spirit surplus items struggling to get to Ormesby in time for a 6:30 were freely handed over. kick off, Catfield elected to call off and thus Belton took the points. So we finished second in the league and Every night there was a mass exodus of “sleepers” from town as it runners up in both cup competitions, only losing out to Catfield, was considered safer in the country. Early in the war children from a huge achievement for our young and talented squad! secondary schools in Yarmouth and Lowestoft were evacuated to Nottinghamshire. My eldest cousin, Vera went to Worksop with Lowestoft Grammar School (we were then in East Suffolk) but then In other news, we are hoping that soon we will know our fate for strangely, later in the war whilst those children were still away next season. We have applied to join the Anglian Combination children from London came here so families with their own children league and should be able to report on the decision for the evacuated then took in other evacuees! However, here at Burgh next Village Voice. Castle we children were aware of a war, most of our fathers were away in the forces, but were not really greatly affected by it. But on starting school I have one abiding memory of absolutely hating Over the summer the club will look to build local links with having to take my gas mask and the practice drill of putting it on. sponsors and also continue to develop the club website. One day a parachutist came down on the green next to Coronation Terrace, that was so exciting for us children. I can’t remember what We will look to start pre season training next month and happened to the parachutist, if we even saw him, but do remember will hopefully be able to attract more local talent to our club that lovely parachute silk. however the players will now enjoy a well earned break after Then suddenly one day in 1945 everyone was so happy – peace in the efforts of this season. The club is looking at planning a Europe had been declared. Our kitchen was a buzz of activity. My camping trip and arranging some fishing sessions for the mother, in a change to her usual morning routine of household players and families. chores was busy making dozens of red, white and blue rosettes. We children were fascinated, why are you making those, what are Keep in touch with developments and news on the club by they, who are they for, can we help? I never knew where she got visiting www.beltonfc.com. Thanks to all at Village Voice and the material/ribbon from, but I do remember her big “rag bag” was the Belton Historical Society for the greatly appreciated support on the table. Probably the remnants of a pre-war dress, my hand me over the season. down skirt or little brothers rompers! What excitement! Pete Reddy There was a party for all the village children on the field opposite The Laurels on High Road. It appears to have been organised by “Burgh Castle United Services Association”, probably connected with “The Welcome Home Fund” which was later responsible for the acquisition of the Playing Field. There were all sorts of sports, for the various age groups, 5 - 7 yrs, 8 - 10 yrs, 11 - 13 yrs, 14 - 16 yrs. The races were - flat, slow cycle, sack, 3 legged, wheelbarrow and hop, skip & jump. We then had tea in the “Maycrete Hut” which had been designated as a Rest Centre during the war. My father must have been involved in some way with the organisation (secretary or treasurer) as I have the actual accounts, which make interesting reading. Everything was paid for by generous donations from leading villagers, amounting to £22. 9s 6d. The food cost £13. 13s 3d and the prizes for the sports £8. 13s 0d. Sadly my friend Shirley couldn’t come because she was in hospital in London. She was given a doll dressed in red, white and blue, duly delivered by her eldest sister, in the ATS. Oh, how happy we all were and I would not have to take that horrible gas mask to school anymore!! Maureen Grey KEEP IT LEGAL £50 MIN - £500 PAID for most scrap cars, MOT failures & accident damaged vehicles. We are currently breaking over 500 vehicles for spares. We are fully licensed & have been ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS WA FROST VEHICLE DISMANTLERS New Road, Norton Subcourse NR14 6SB Find us on the B1140, 1/2 mile Beccles side of Reedham Ferry For prompt collection & spares Tel: 01508 548994 Mob: 07850 418998
20 Village Voice - June 2015
homes for people wanting to get on the housing ladder, at a price they can afford. We need adrian more training opportunities and new apprenticeships, so our young people have the AT THE best chance in the job market. BOROUGH And now David Cameron has ADRIAN’S BOROUGH UPDATE asked me to continue as a Government minister, I will continue to ensure that I work would to start this months column by thanking all of those at the heart of government to I in Lothingland who put their faith and thus vote in UKIP. get the best deal for our area. Although on the surface the results seemed disappointing, we BRANDON LEWIS M.P. Additionally, we need our local did come second in 12 out of 13 seats. We polled more votes council to think again about than Labour in the council elections and were only 1400 shy of lthough it’s several weeks the closure of vital public toilets second for the parliamentary vote. After only two years it is clear Asince polling day, I want and the harm excessive parking that UKIP is now becoming the alternative party of political to use this month’s column to charges are having on our town choice in Great Yarmouth to the Conservatives and Labour, this thank residents throughout the centre. We need the council after only two years, a fantastic achievement. I understand that Lothingland villages for putting to stop wasting money on labour are seeking a coalition with the conservatives, whether their trust in me to represent unnecessary bureaucracy and to they are successful we will have to wait and see. UKIP will not their interests in Parliament for put an end to the neglect of our enter into any coalitions. We will however be willing to work with another five years. Across the neighbourhoods. As I write these any party on mutually accepted aims that are for the good of the Great Yarmouth constituency, words, it is unclear who will be electorate of Great Yarmouth. It is the electorate who we answer residents backed my plan to running our local council, but I am to, not party politics. I am looking forward to another year where make our area an even better hopeful that a new Conservative- I can support all the residents of Lothingland to the best of my place in which to live and work. administration, and our excellent ability. The election leaflets, may already new local councillor, Brian Lawn, be long-forgotten for some will start to tackle all of these readers, having disappeared local issues. Likewise, Parliament Cllr Adrian Myers UKIP. in our recycling bins, but I am is yet to return, and the details of what a new Conservative- Your councillor, your representative, your voice. already working on delivering (When allowed). the priorities I set out during majority government will follow the campaign. We need extra by delivering our manifesto. My contact number is - 07434 362451 . investment to improve local However, I look forward in future infrastructure, including our issues of keeping you up-to- I can also be contacted by email at road network and other facilities. date with what’s happening in [email protected] We need to provide more new Westminister. E.E. GREEN LOCKSMITHS & KEYSMITHS & SON Making Your Home SAFE! EST. 1928 Great Yarmouth 662069 / 600964 * Locks Supplied & Fitted Lowestoft 537220 * UPVC Door Lock Repairs GRAB SERVICES * Keys Cut While You Wait Sand | Stone | Crushed Concrete Crushed Rubble | 1 Ton Bulk Bags * Call-Out Service Waste Bags | Skip Hire Skip Hire: - Reduced rates for concrete / rubble & soil fi ll GWL Security Ltd Dirt Cheap: - Special offer - Quality screeded top soil. 1-20 ton loads GWLGWL 10 Row 48, Gt. Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 1HU CALL TODAY! Tel/Fax: 01493 857434
BELTONEst. 1987 GLASS
Plus a small selection of fabric for patchwork & quilting.
21 Village Voice - June 2015
Bradwell Butchery will be went on to win the national YOUNG AT HEART NORFOLK Q GUILD hoping for further success championship. Andrew at the national finale on May Edmonds, owner of Bradwell’s, hat a month it has been, BUTCHERS IN 31st, when winners in each of said: “We are very proud to WMay began with Jane NATIONAL BBQ six BBQ product categories win for the second year in joining us for the monthly will emerge. One of these succession. “The Gourmet Big- Tuesday Communion with FINALS will have the ultimate honour Un Steak Burger, to give it its a big welcome from the of being crowned overall full name, has proved a big Wrinklies, then on the 12th wo Q Guild butchers from supreme champion by the Q hit with my customers sell all we were joined by the St. TNorfolk are getting fired up Guild, which represents 110 year round. But it is still one of Nicholas Handbell Ringers, to take on counterparts from award-winning butchers from the simplest recipes we have led by Jackie Cole, a big across the UK in the national the Scottish Highlands down ever used - 100% lean top bit Thank you to the whole team, final of their annual barbecue to the south coast. Bradwell meat, with all fat, grizzle and our time together was very competition. Winners of the Butchery claimed the Beef connective tissue removed, relaxed and there was the Eastern regional heat have now Burger category with their Big- minced once mixed by hand, chance to “have a go” which been announced and Archer’s Un – which won the regional and a bit of salt and pepper – some members did we also Butchers, from Norwich and competition last year and magic!” joined in vocally where we could. We also turned round to see Jane there again – QUIZ SHEET NEWS Brilliant. FRITTON COFFEE BRIAN LAWN he last quiz of the winter At the close of the month MORNING Tperiod “Ground Harvest” Election Thanks we will be joined by Hillary, here is a coffee morning organised by Belton Charity s your new Conservative a YaH member for more Torganised by the Fritton Fundraisers turned out to ABorough Councillor for entertainment. We have Garden & Nature Club be rather more difficult than Lothingland Ward I would grown in numbers in the usual with the top score like to thank everyone who at Fritton Village Hall on being 28 correct out of 30, this warmer, lighter months, Saturday June 6th (11.00am) voted for me in the recent meeting in the church was however achieved by six when there will be a talk entrants, Anne Bond, Roger and Borough Council elections. I building. Please join with by John Fleetwood of the can be contacted on 01493 us on any Tuesday (10.00 – Yvonne Baker, Rex Coe, Mrs G Woodland Trust. Admission Seeley, Mrs C Gambling and Lynn 720083 or e-mail cllr.brian. Noon) both male and female is £1.00, tea and coffee lawn@great-yarmouth. welcome, for a drink, things Moore. From these Mrs Seeleys provided but please bring name was drawn out to receive gov.uk. to eat and as much chatter as cakes to share. Everyone you wish. We aim to banish the £10.00 shopping voucher. welcome! As is usual there will now be a the lonely blues and offer break for the Summer period, friendship. Come and see look out for the return of the quiz how friendly we are - we look probably in early September. forward to seeing you.
The Home Care Specialists
Do you need a Helping Hand?
Our local care team has been providing award winning quality homecare since 1989. A family run company we offer you a one-to-one 24 hour live in care service that enables you or your loved one to remain at home with compassion and dignity by assisting with: personal care, companionship, errands and housekeeping. So if you are looking for an alternative to residential care or as a short term answer whilst recovering from illness or operation - then we’re here to help.
To find out how we can help you, call: 0808 180 1016 or visit: www.helpinghands.co.uk
22
VillageVillage Voice Voice - - June 2015 MALCOLMS NATURE JOTTINGS observed my first pair of Swallows on April 13th. in the village of I Barford west of Norwich, and my first Swifts flying over Gorleston High Street on May 5th. At the time of writing I have yet to hear or see a Cuckoo. On May 1st going into my back garden something caught my eye on a fence, a very small black and white Zebra Spider (Salticus scenticus). This species is one of the jumping spiders which can leap 100 mm. they don’t build webs, but the females create a silk cocoon to protect their eggs and guard the nest. Males are 6 mm., females 7 mm. They have exceptionally acute vision, with eight eyes. two of which are very large, and are capable of more degrees than our own and STEPSHORT PUMPING STATION are able to move backwards and Zebra Spider forwards for focusing, their other he Stepshort, Belton, pumping station on the boundary of Belton six smaller eyes cannot move, but Tand Burgh Castle overflowed on Bank Holiday Monday allowing can give the Spider a 360 degree field of view of their environment effluent to discharge into the adjacent Stepshort dyke. Late in the without moving their heads. If these eyes get dirty the spider will afternoon three vans from Anglian Water and a large tanker were clean them carefully with a palp. Spiders have two palps situated on site pumping the waste away - a situation that occurs regularly especially at busy holiday times due to the number of camp sites in in front of the head composed of six segments namely the Coxa, the village, however every time a planning application is put in for Trochanter, Femure Patella, Tibia and Tarsus. more units on the various holiday parks the reply from Anglian Water My good friend Lennie Soards of Gorleston rang asking me would I is that there is sufficient sewage capacity to cope with the increased like a trip out to the wood in Barnby. We have visited this delightful flow. and interesting spot many times however our visit this time was Trevor Greenacre, chair of Burgh Castle Parish Council spoke to the cut short by heavy rain showers, workmen and they stated that “ it appears that the pumps failed but not before we discovered a due to the number of nappies and other unsuitable materials. that huge fungi the Dryads Saddle,
Malcolms Nature Notes Zebra Spider had been flushed away. Because of the recent dry spell the material (Polyporus squamosus) also named had compacted then rain in the early hours of Monday had filled Pheasants Back, like the pattern of the sewers causing the debris to float and then block the pumps. colours on a Pheasants back. This Councillor Greenacre went on to say “Can some pressure be put on was the largest I have ever seen of Anglian Water to educate Holiday Camps in the use of bathroom this species, which I photographed. facilities. Maybe a levy for the cost every time there is a problem, It is important in the woodland Drydas Sadle enforced macerators on bathroom fittings for the camps and a stiff ecosystem by decomposing wood, fine for Anglian Water every time it happens.” DEFRA were made although edible when young it is aware of the situation and samples were seen to be being taken scarcely worth bothering about as its more or less tasteless. from the dyke by specialist contractors during the following days. Malcolm Metcalf - Past President, Gt. Yarmouth Naturalist Society. Malcolm can be contacted on (01493) 661138 or by post at 43, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Gt. Yarmouth, NR31 7BW. or e-mail [email protected]. GORLESTON LIBRARY orleston Library are desperate to increase their footfall both Gin regular library services including borrowing books, DVD’s , C.D’s and the use of computers, fax print and scan services and ST. GEORGES THEATRE for group and special events. There is a “Friends” group who next meet on Wednesday 10th June at 1-30pm to which you would he Ghost Train is the big event in June at St George’s Theatre. be welcomed to find out more. TStarring Jeffrey Holland from Hi De Hi and Sophie Powles from Emmerdale and Holby, this professional play is on at St George’s Full details are also available from the library on 01493 662156 on Theatre on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June at 7:30pm. Tickets are all the groups and services that they host including Advice and priced at £17.50 for adults and £16.50 for concessions. These can be information, Adult groups, Pre school childrens activities, I.T and booked by calling the box office on 01493 331484 or online at www. Job search plus room hire. stgeorgetheatre.com.
make the change... www.warnesaerials.co.uk protect the earth In addition to our existing • Are you getting the best from your system? commitment to our “responsible forestry” accreditations, we have No call out • Want Sky on all your TVs? charge. recently undertaken a process Reliable, Free signal to ensure that we are as Carbon • Need extra TV points? friendly service test or system and honest check. Neutral as possible. With our advice. contributions for Carbon Offsetting • Want your TV wall mounted? freeview, freesat, dab, all our paper and board and our fm, sky. fossil fuel usage, we are resolved to decrease our Carbon Footprint CHARLES STREET, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK NR30 3LA Call Matt on 01493 661438 to insignificant levels. 01493 334600 or 07855 323887 We will do everything we can to exceed doing our bit, to help you do yours www.blackwellprint.co.uk your expectations
23 Village Voice - June 2015
Guides continue to meet each Tuesday at 1ST. BELTON Burgh Castle Village Hall GUIDES 6.45 – 8.30 term time only. 1st Belton Guides have recently spent a great For further details please contact Linda weekend away at Patteson Lodge Activity Centre 01493 667311 or 07919620759 Email in Coltishall where they enjoyed a variety of [email protected] activities including an obstacle course challenge BEFRIENDING that had to be negotiated blindfolded whilst SERVICE carrying a cup of water without any spillage. Their favourite activity was the aerial runway We are delighted to announce which challenged the nerves of one or two who that our Befriending Service don’t care much for heights and they were, has secured funding until rightly, very pleased with themselves to have March 2016. What does our overcome their fear and even had another turn. service offer? Quite simply They did their own design tie-dyed t-shirts with from popping round to see some great results and even wore them to the someone for a cup of tea and next Guide meeting. We also all painted glass a chat, to attending a regular jars and put t-lights in them so we could have a social activity or maybe even candlelit camp fire sing-a-long, a lovely way to being a waking companion. end the evening. This service is provided by Volunteers and all Volunteers have to complete a DBS All Guides received their craft badge and two Check. If you feel you would nights away badge and are also working towards like to become a Volunteer the outdoor pursuits badge which they started Befriender please contact while they were away. We all had an excellent weekend with lots of fun and laughter and Community Advocate and greatly appreciate the help we received from the Befriending Service Belton Charity Fundraisers which helped towards Co-ordinator. the cost of activities and hire of Patteson Lodge. The girls want to know when we’re going again! Tel: 01493 845926 or 07810 We have spaces available for girls aged 10 – 14 641499 E-Mail: Leanne. years old. We are a very friendly group and love mckinna@voluntarynorfolk. to see new members. Try for yourself, why not org.uk come along and spend an evening with us.
No more trips to the tip! for GY Let us collect your garden waste
For an easy kerbside collection of all your leaves, twigs, grass cuttings, hedge trimmings and weeds, just join the local garden waste recycling scheme.
A large garden needs a brown bin, call 01493 742142 for current charges and to order.
Alternatively a pack of our new 75 litre garden waste bags could be just the job for a smaller garden, call 01493 742200 to purchase a pack of bags.
www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/recycling PLEASE SEND YOUR NEWS/STORIES TO US - SEE CONTACT DETAILS ON PAGE 3 24