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YOUR Community Newspaper www.reephamlife.co.uk April 2017 No. 42 Local food producer has big plans for growth by CHARLES BUTCHER

ON the road from Reepham to Cawston, just before Salle Bridge, is a discreet sign to Crush Foods. Here at Park Farm, in an anonymous green metal building, lives a small company with big ideas. Crush Foods sends its cold-pressed rapeseed oil and other foodie treats across the country – and the world. Besides co- founder Stephen Newham, Crush Foods currently has four full-time employees – soon to be five – in production, and two in accounts. The company started in 2010 supplying rapeseed oil for

frying and recycling used oil to produce biodiesel. After feel - Photo: Charles Butcher ing the pressure from cheaper soya oil, Crush Foods switched Left to right: production manager Amy Bekooy, Stephen Newham and to the gourmet market. “In the last five years there’s been a Glenn Brown with bottles of Crush Foods’ soy, ginger and chilli dressing phenomenal growth in demand for quality food,” said Mr At Park Farm, a day’s work turns around one tonne of rape- Newham. “People’s expectations are so much higher.” seed into 300 litres of oil. The process is simple: an elec tric Previously based at Breck Farm, Swannington, Crush Foods screw press, several weeks of settling, three stages of filtration, moved to the purpose-built Park Farm site 18 months ago. and bottling. The waste is sold as a nutritious cattle feed. This was possible thanks to money from Salle Farms, which Over the past couple of years cold-pressed rapeseed oil owns Park Farm, and Dewing Grain in Aylsham. has caught the attention of chefs and lovers of local food, “Our investors have tight links to our supply chain and a many of whom believe it is just as good as premium olive oil fantastic understand ing of our business,” Mr Newham said. while being less dominant in flavour. “Poul Hovesen of Salle Farms is very forward-thinking and Compared with olive oil, rapeseed oil has less saturated fat we have worked with him for several years.” and more omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, and with a high Crush Foods buys rapeseed grown at Salle, Holkham and “smoke point” it is ideal for frying. Bintree. After tasting around 20 commercial varieties, the team Mr Newham praised the support the company has had from chose the one they believe has the best flavour (“light and the East of England Co-op as part of its “Sourced Locally” nutty”), using a single variety to ensure a consistent product. range. Crush Foods has now expanded into flavoured oils Most farmers grow several and dressings, egg-free mayonnaise and granola. “Last month kinds of oilseed rape, Mr we’ve moved to a gluten-free variety of oats for our granola,” Newham said, so even “single he said. “The Dial House serves it for break fast, and Diane’s Reepham estate” oils from other produc- Pantry stocks it too.” Food ers can vary from year to year. The next new line – to be sold under a different label – is Festival The Crush Foods variety has a a range of table sauces. Developed in partnership with a comparatively low yield, so See page 9 growers are paid a premium. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 4 RPS professionalilitlti print solutionns e: [email protected] 01603 871102 Church St. Reepham Norwich NR10 4JWW ENNJOY THE HAMPTTON’S EXPERIENCE....

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Reepham Life, April 2017 3 news Reepham Life is a free monthly newspaper published by Reepham Community Press EDITOR Geoff Fisher Margaret Dean to retire ADVERTISING Judy Holland PHOTOGRAPHY John Tym as Rector of Reepham WEBSITE Jeremy Brockman Printed by Colour Print, Norwich THE Revd Canon Margaret Dean and “At this point it is still EDITORIAL ADDRESS her husband Revd Tim Dean have an- hard to believe that we Reepham Community Press nounced that they will be retiring this will be leaving you all. Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road summer. You have made us very Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT Their last Sunday will be 30 July and welcome and we love Tel: 01603 308158 they will move away from Reepham being part of these com- Email: [email protected] Web: www.reephamlife.co.uk during the following two weeks. Revd Canon munities, and living in “We have always known that 2016 or Margaret Dean this part of the country.” The views expressed in Reepham 2017 would be the years during which The Deans will be mov- Life are not necessarily those of the this move would come, and because of ing back to their house in Guildford – at Publishers or the Editor the work of reorganisation in the Deanery least for a year – while they decide where All material is strictly copyright and the Three Churches Project in Reep- they want to spend their retirement. and all rights reserved ham we have delayed the date as long The process of making a new ap- All material submitted for publication, as possible,” said Revd Canon Dean. pointment has already begun. including letters to the editor, may be edited for reasons of space and clarity No animals were harmed in the making of Railway volunteer wins ‘Reepham fivers’ this publication THE All About Reepham event on 25 February saw Reepham Life grants Reepham Chamber of Com- for community projects merce challenging those Reepham Life is inviting applications who attended to unscram- from voluntary organisations and ble anagrams to identify community groups to help fund the names of 20 Reepham local projects. businesses. Thanks to the generous support The prize of £50 to be received from all our advertisers, spent in Reepham was publishers Reepham Community awarded to Ben Sharred, a Press recorded a small profit in volunteer with Whitwell & Reepham Chamber of Commerce treasurer Claudia Lowe 2016. Reepham Railway. He not presenting the Reepham Fivers to Ben Sharred and fellow As a not-for-profit social enterprise, only solved all of the ana- Whitwell Station volunteer Nanette Parfitt we will reinvest any profits we make grams, but was also closest in the tie- Aged 19, Ben became involved with into worthy community projects and breaker question. Whitwell Station through his grandfather good causes. Ben was delighted to receive his prize who lives in Reepham and attended the If you are involved in a from Chamber treasurer Claudia Lowe, All About Reepham event to help out community organisation or which took the form of “Reepham Fivers” on the Whitwell Station stand. He said association, and need funds for a – ten £5 vouchers that can be spent in that his £50 will probably be spent at specific project, write to us and tell participating shops, eateries and busi- Reepham Home Hardware. us how much you need and why. nesses in Reepham. www.reepham.uk.com The closing date is 10 April 2017. The awards will be announced in Buy in Broadland the May 2017 edition of Reepham Life. The recently distributed Buy in Broadland booklet includes vouchers from a n Please email your application to: number of traders in the Reepham district, including: Whitwell & Reepham [email protected], or post to the Station, Potentia Consulting, Kerri’s Farmhouse Pine and Rococo Loco Antiques. address above.

www.reephamlife.co.uk GREG PECK YOUR LOCAL CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE FOR THE REEPHAM DIVISION, County Council Election on 4th May

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Reepham Pizza House is an asset to the town EVERYONE is entitled to their opinion, but the review of the Reepham Pizza House [Reepham Life, March] is not the way my family and I see it. The food is excellent, the staff polite and friendly, and it is an asset to the town. I know a lot people that agree with me. Melvin Howard, Silver End, Reepham Unwarranted criticism I STRONGLY disagree with the review of the new takeaway published in the March edition of Reepham Life. As a resident of Back Street I have been delighted by the opening of this new service in the town, and as a “Hi dudes on the move. Flash Drive update. Townsend Corner, family we have always enjoyed the tails back every which way from three zebras and a pelican crossing.”

quality/price ratio offered. @reephamlife.co.uk New businesses need encourage- value for money; beef burger average; I also have friends who say the ment – not unnecessary and unwar- and chicken burger hot and tasty. pizza house is very good. The staff ranted criticism. This has now become our favourite provide an excellent service and it is Armanda Good Caluori, local takeaway. open every day. Back Street, Reepham Natasha Thompson, Eileen Guymer, Sun Barn Road, Reepham Back Street, Reepham Above standard letters MY family and I have tried nearly Excellent service everything from the menu of the I FEEL I must defend the new pizza Contractors not to blame Reepham Pizza House and have found house in Reepham as reviewed in the RE the damage to the grass verge at everything above standard compared March issue of Reepham Life, as I the Kerdiston Road/Smugglers Lane with other fast food establishments. have nothing but praise for the excel- junction [Reepham Life, March], to The varied pizzas have been hot and lent service I always get. some extent the damage to the kerb very tasty; chicken breast on the grill I have had the marinated chicken, stones and grass verge has been wors- has been tasty each time; chips cooked which is always a very generous por- ened by both the water main being perfect; chicken goujon wrap tasty and tion, and the pizzas are also good. laid and the heavy vehicles delivering to the two building sites. CORRECTION Reepham Pizza House However, the damage to this area THE telephone number for Reep- Sun House, Unit 1, Market Place, has been occurring for a number of ham Pizza House published in Reepham NR10 4JJ. Tel: 01603 872327 years. The current layout provides the March edition of Reepham too sharp a corner for such vehicles Opening hours: Life was incorrect; this should Monday – Wednesday 3–10 pm; to turn left from Smugglers Lane into have been 01603 872327. The Thursday – Saturday 3–11 pm; Kerdiston Road. owner, Mehmet Bener, has also Sunday 3–10 pm; cash only As there will always be the case of asked us to point out that cards heavy vehicles making this turn it are not accepted – cash only. needs to be realigned in order to Our restaurant reviewer, Le Roux, sincerely apologises for these errors. stop or reduce this: replacing the ex- He also repeats that his comments are his honest, personal opinions and isting kerbing will not stop this damage welcomes any readers’ comments. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 4

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www.reephamlife.co.uk 6 Reepham Life, April 2017 letters, emails, comments from happening. of Meloncaulie Rose or Enchanting Gar- my behalf. Thank you to all. I have read that some blame has been dens on 07787 118077. I am very disappointed that the deci- placed on building contractors parking The cost of each hanging basket is sion states there is no need for a crossing. on the green area, and the refuse lorry £25 and must be confirmed by 22 April. Highways said there has been one ca- adding to the damage. I have never Dominique Rudd, sualty there within the past 10 years. seen either of these causing any and I Enchanting Gardens However, speaking to all those who live opposite the junction. signed the petition from all age groups, Martin Sullivan, Pedestrian crossing petition every single person made strong views Kerdiston Road, Reepham I HAVE received a reply from Norfolk about how dangerous it is and that safe County Council’s highway engineer dat- places to cross are vital. Hanging baskets again ed 28 February in response to my peti- An offer of support has been given for AFTER the success of last year’s hanging tion for two pedestrian crossings at a part-funded scheme that would deliver baskets, we will be doing this again in Townsend Corner (Dereham Road and the formal assessment and could ultimately Reepham this summer. All businesses Station Road crossroads, Reepham) that deliver a crossing point. are welcome to sponsor a basket. almost 100 locals signed and Keith This will need to be completed Please get in touch with Geoff Deal Simpson MP promptly put forward on through a parish partnership scheme with Reepham Town Council. A highway engineer for the area will YOUR TWEETS event, fantastic turn out from groups and the community! Reepham be approaching the Town Council to l Fantastic afternoon spent with Puffin Tennis Club @ReephamTennis discuss the option. I will update as class from Reepham Primary School. It l Great day at All About Reepham event. soon as I know anything further. Let’s was a pleasure to show you around Thanks. InghamPinnock make it happen: safety is paramount. Reepham High School’s allotment. Matt @InghamPinnock Willer @matthewwiller Natasha Thompson, Sun Barn Road, Reepham l Great day at All About Reepham on 25 February – what a thriving place! Eves Tweet your views to @reephamlife Hill VegCo @EveshillVeg When you write or email... please give or find us on Facebook: your full name, address and daytime l Super day at the All About Reepham www.facebook.com/reephamlife telephone number – otherwise we will ignore it

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No action on Townsend Your Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson Marion Korman Corner crossing petition Cathy Miller THE latest meeting of Reepham Town trespass on public property and the Janet Pender-Cudlip Council took place in the Town Hall damage to fencing. Michael Pender-Cudlip on Wednesday 8 March, when coun- While councillors expressed some Michael Pinchin cillors dealt with routine, but never- sympathy with the reason for the in- John Rawlinson theless important, public and financial stallation of the panel fence it was Anne Woollett protection policies, as well as dealing felt that, being a public open space, (four vacancies) with other matters of more immediate the Council is responsible for the up- Town Clerk: Jo Boxall interest to local residents. keep and safety of the area, and it Finance Officer: Sally Gill The most high profile topic discussed could not accept responsibility for a concerned a petition raised by a group fence supplied and erected by a third of residents requesting the provision party. work in the wooded areas of the park- of pedestrian crossings at the Townsend It was therefore agreed that the town land. This has involved cutting back Corner crossroads. clerk should demand the removal of overgrown trees, removing trees that Unfortunately, councillors were un- the panel fence and the reinstatement have been damaged in recent storms aware of the existence of this petition of the original. and generally opening up the wooded until the town clerk was approached Proposals for onshore cables area to provide better access for the by officers of Norfolk County Council There are currently two proposals public. seeking our views on the proposals. for laying onshore cables from offshore This work will inevitably take some In the past, when residents have rai- wind farms in the North Sea to elec- time to complete and the trustees s ed issues concerning road safety, tricity substations in Norfolk. apologise for any inconvenience that councillors have investigated the options The first, stretching from near Sher- has been caused and ask for the available and, in co-operation with the ingham to a substation south of Nor- public’s co-operation in avoiding the County Council, have agreed and fund- wich and passing through the eastern work areas. ed improvements where possible. corner of the parish of Reepham be- Dog fouling complaints In the case of this petition, councillors tween Salle and Booton, was the sub - Unfortunately, we are still receiving felt that, in the absence of any dialogue ject of a public drop-in exhibition in complaints of dog fouling on Stimpson’s with the organisers, they were unable the Town Hall on 2 March. Piece – despite all efforts to remind to take a view on their proposals and The second, stretching from Bacton/ owners to clear up after their pets. it was therefore agreed not to take Happisburgh to Necton, between Dere- There are four dog bins at the en- any action on the matter. ham and Swaffham, will be passing trances to Stimpson’s Piece and there However, should anybody or group much closer to the town of Reepham are notices informing owners where wish to discuss this or any other matter and was the subject of a similar drop- they are welcome to exercise their of public concern, please do not hesi- in exhibition in the Town Hall on 30 dogs freely and where they should be tate to raise the matter publicly at our March. kept under control. regular Town Council meetings or per- These proposals are at an early stage We would ask all dog owners to re- sonally with the town clerk or any of in the consultation process and it will member that Stimpson’s Piece is used your councillors. be some years before consent may be by all members of the public of all Removal of public fencing given. ages and that they make sure that Acting on information received from In the meantime, councillors will be their pets don’t leave any mess be- a member of the public, councillors studying them to ensure any impact hind. had to deal with an incident where a on Reepham will be minimised and Wonderful crocus display fence had been removed from the we would ask local residents who feel Finally, we would like to thank boundary of a local recreation ground they or their property might be affected Reepham & District Rotary Club for to be replaced by a panel fence. by these proposals to make their views their efforts in planting crocus bulbs With both the recreation ground and known to the Town Council. in the “pound” in front of St Michael’s. the original fence being the property Tree management work They have grown and bloomed to of the Town Council, councillors ex- The trustees of Stimpson’s Piece are give a truly wonderful display that pressed concern about the apparent currently engaged in management has provided a definite lift to the area.

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2017 9 news Free family day out at first food festival

REEPHAM will be filled with the smell will be serving breakfast iser 07889 036852 or: of sizzling sausages, delicious drinks and (sponsored by Reepham [email protected] culinary creations at the inaugural Ree- Life) and at 10 am the square Tickets for all events can be reserved pham Food Festival on Sunday 28 May. and the Bircham Centre gar- through the website. The town will be transformed for a dens will become a market www.reephamfoodfestival.org.uk free family day out to showcase the to see, try and buy food wares of producers in and around Reep- and drink. There will be ham. The Market Place will feature a cookery demonstrations in the marquee Local food producer wide range of local organisations and and the results of the high school’s Mas- has big plans for growth businesses with food stalls, picnic stalls terchef competition will be announced. FROM PAGE 1 and cookery demonstrations. The day will close with a supper fea- Organised by Reepham & District Rotary turing local produce: bangers and mash, local chef, these should be ready for Club, the Food Festival will also promote proper puddings and local ales. Tickets the Reepham Food Festival on 27–28 food and farming; Reepham High School are available from Very Nice Things. May. Further ahead, Salle Farms hopes and Reepham Primary School are working The Food Festival is supported by Ree- to develop a “food hub” on the Park hard to produce displays, demonstrations pham Town Council and Broadland Dis- Farm site. and competitions. trict Council and sponsored by a wide There is plenty of room, Mr Newham The evening prior to the festival will range of local and regional businesses. said, and excellent services including feature a cocktail and canape party in n Reepham Rotary welcomes more vol - high-speed internet access via WiSpire the market square. unteers to help with the food festival. from Salle church. On the Sunday morning Diane’s Pantry Contact: Richard Cooke, Festival Organ- www.crush-foods.com

Concerns over buses anonymous, said Sanders Coaches bus drivers are contravening these rules. parking on Bircham Road “I realise the need for a bus service in THE subject of buses parking on Bircham our rural community, but surely there is Road has again been rais ed, with resi- a better and far safer location for the dents claiming this presents dangers for buses to park than on the side of a res- dri vers and problems for pedestrians. idential street.” However, the bus company said the A Sanders spokesperson said the com- parking had been “authorised” by local pany had previously contacted both authorities and that there is no other Vehicles parked on Bircham Road, near the Reepham Town Council and Norfolk reasonable alternative. junction of Norwich Road, Reepham. No other County Council, which had agreed that Holt-based Sanders Coaches runs bus option for buses? Photo: submitted the buses could park in Bircham Road services no. 42/43 between Reepham suddenly owing to the parked bus. Al- between services – rather than in the and Norwich – around seven buses though no great speeds are involved Market Place, where the buses were leave Reepham Market Place on week- this is a very dangerous situation. blocking car parking spaces. days and four on Saturdays. “On other occasions, owing to cars “We then had complaints when the A Bircham Road resident, has contacted parked on the right-hand side of the buses parked in Norwich Road, so Bir- Reepham Life, point ing out that the bus road, the bus driver then parks on the cham Road was felt to be the only rea- drivers have recently started parking their left side facing Norwich Road with the sonable option,” he said. buses on the corner of Bircham Road wheels right across the path against the “The drivers are instructed not to and Norwich Road. grass verge, which makes the path un- cause any issues there – they do not “This means that as you drive into usable for pedestrians. park outside anyone’s house and do Bircham Road from the direction of the “The third bus parking spot is directly not block any driveways. There is simply Market Place you are immediately con- opposite the junction on Norwich Road. no other place for the buses to park if fronted face to face with a bus parked Highway Code rule 243 states that you Reepham wants to continue having a on the right-hand side of the road – far do not stop or park opposite or within bus service to Norwich.” too close to the junction,” he said. 10 metres (33 feet) of a junction, except Les Paterson, chairman of Reepham “As a car driver you have to stop and in an authorised parking space. Town Council, said this problem had manoeuvre onto the wrong side of the “Also rule 239 states that if you have to not been discussed specifically at recent road, completely blind to cars coming stop at the roadside, do not park facing Council meetings, but urged residents down the hill towards you. This is a against the traffic flow. Further, Rule 244 with any issues about parking or road head-on accident wait ing to happen. states that you must not park wholly or safety to contact the Town Council, “In addition, on occasions when turn- partially on the pavement in London and which may be able to take complaints ing left into Bircham Road, another car should not do so elsewhere.” further to the appropriate authorities. is following you when you have to stop The resident, who wishes to remain www.sanderscoaches.com www.reephamlife.co.uk 10 Reepham Life, April 2017

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2017 11 environment History and wildlife of Reepham churchyard

AN illustrated talk on the history and lected while the ruins of the church wildlife of Reepham churchyard was were still in place. given by Rachel Richmond on 8 March, The churchwardens’ accounts book as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund for St Mary’s from 1780-1840 recorded community project. that that part of the churchyard was The three medieval churches of St regularly mown and kept tidy and this Mary’s Reepham & Kerdiston, St Michael’s allowed the original meadow flora to Whitwell and All Saints Hackford were survive, while that in the All Saints and each built standing in their own parish, St Michael’s parts have been lost. but within the one churchyard, the point Field woodrush, bulbous buttercup, where the three parishes met having lady’s smock and five other flowers, been marked by a medieval cross, the which are highly dependent on church- remains of which is now attached to a yards for survival in Norfolk, thrive within pillar at the back of St Mary’s. the three conservation areas of St Mary’s. Reepham market was held in the Together with the well-maintained churchyard until 1240 when the Bishop gardens this area attracts many visiting of Norwich asked for another site to be insects and an illustrated list of the 59 Common spotted orchid in Reepham found, but it was not until 1277 that Sir churchyard. Photo: Rachel Richmond species of plants and 45 different crea- John Vaux, Lord of the Manor of both tures recorded in the whole churchyard Reepham and Hackford, was granted a found during the archaeological dig of can be found on the Reepham Benefice charter for a market by Edward I and it 2016, there were indications that the All website. moved to what is now the Market Place. Saints part of the churchyard was neg- www.reephambenefice.org.uk Most of the houses in what is now Reepham were within the parish bound- ary of Hackford until the three parishes Purple success for Rotary were amalgamated in the 1930s. THE purple crocuses now emerging in the “pound” In 1543, a major fire destroyed not in front of St Michael’s were planted by Reepham only the church of All Saints, but most & District Rotary Club to celebrate Rotary’s 30- of the houses in Hackford; St Michael’s year campaign to eradicate polio. then became the parish church of both The colour purple is used to mark the fingers of Whitwell and Hackford. those children who have been immunised so the In the mid-1700s, Thomas Martin of process can be comprehensive; there are just a

Palgrave drew a plan of the churchyard few difficult countries left. Photo: Roy Sherlock before the ruins of All Saints were de- More than £20 million has already been donated molished in 1796, and this was enor- by Rotary Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland. As a result of many years work by mously helpful in locating the founda- clubs around the world, there are now only a handful of cases each year. tions of the church during the geophysical n To contribute please support Reepham Rotary projects or visit: survey in 2015. www.endpolionow.org/donate From a drawing of 1790 and items

Reepham Methodist Church bicentenary 1817–2017 REEPHAM Methodist Church is cele- taking part in special events held there. of people associated with the church, brating its 200th anniversary this year. There could be family members who any stories of church life and especially We are planning a display to recall the were married at the church or memories photographs or documents that you history of the church’s people and their of babies being christened. would be happy for us to copy and dis- activities over the two centuries; this Can you recall the names of ministers play. will take place during the anniversary from years ago? Or lay preachers who Most of all we would like to invite weekend 27-28 May and again at the made an impression with their elo- everyone to come to the church for any Flower Festival on 15-16 July. quence? of our special bicentenary celebration We would love to hear from people If you can help with your recollections events. We are also open every week who have any information to share with we would be delighted if you could for the Sunday Service at 10.30 am and us about the history of the church and contact Frances Price, who is collecting our popular Wednesday morning drop- its members over the years. together all the information for display in coffee morning and Traidcraft stall. Maybe you attended the church or (contact details below). Dr Frances Price 01603 871831 Sunday School as a child or remember We would like to know about names [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk 12 Reepham Life, April 2017 schools College student fundraising for Chile placement

FOLLOWING a course on the Isle of Ellie recommended contacts that could help Coll in Scotland last summer with Project Frankland with her fundraising. Trust, Ellie Frankland, who lives in n If you wish to get in touch, please Reepham and attends Reepham College, call Ellie on 01603 872352 or email: has been selected to go on a 12-month [email protected] voluntary placement in Chile. Next year she will be a teaching as- sistant in a school in the suburbs of Record technology tournament Santi ago, helping children improve their THE Rotary Technology Tournament for English and abilities in other subjects. local schools was held at the Hewett “My placement will give me the op- Academy on 3 March with a record 27 portunity to contribute and develop my teams entered. Reepham Rotarians Paul skills in a new community, as well as by summer 2017. So far she has raised Smith and John Pickering took the lead experiencing and learning from a new money by holding raffles, doing a spon- in organising the event. and vibrant culture,” she said. sored Boxing Day swim, selling refresh- Students worked in teams of four to Project Trust sends more than 300 ments and hosting a live music event. solve a simulated real-life practical prob- young volunteers to teaching and care Her next fundraising event is a race lem. After 30 minutes to organise their projects in developing areas of Africa, night at Reepham College on Saturday roles and produce design ideas, they Asia and South America. 8 April, followed by a quiz and chips had four hours to work with limited The Scotland-based educational charity evening on Friday 19 May. She also tools and materials to produce practical aims to provide young people with an hopes to organise a Three Peaks Chal- solutions to the problem. educational experience through living lenge and tabletop sales. This year’s project was to design and and working with people in communities Ellie has a Facebook page called “Get construct a device for clearing debris different to those in which they grew Ellie to Chile” that she will keep up to from a pipeline. It was fascinating to up, having a positive impact, without date with ongoing and upcoming events, watch the ingenious solutions that bud- taking jobs away from local people. and a Virgin Money Giving page of the ding engineers can develop. To go overseas with Project Trust, same name for online donations. n Full details and more photos at Ellie has the challenge of raising £6,200 She is grateful for donations and any www.reephamrotary.org.uk

The government insists that the plans Death tax alert! will introduce a “fairer banded system”, THERE, I suspect that got your attention. legal view in which more than half of all estates Journalese is not my strong point so I MARK FOLEY will pay nothing and 92% will pay no borrowed that from a tabloid newspaper. more than £1,000. The money the fees What they mean by death tax is usually probate and executors cannot access generate will be used to fund the courts inheritance tax, or possibly these days assets in the estate until they have the system, says the Ministry of Justice. the coming storm about care fees (you grant. Well, I and every other solicitor I know read it here first), but on this occasion A lot of estates contain a property will take that with a pinch of salt. they mean probate court fees. and possibly investments such as shares, Why the change? Inheritance tax cuts to When someone dies and leaves an which are not easy to realise, and not be implemented this year will benefit estate then the executors of the will much cash. families with homes worth more than have to apply to the Probate Court for a The only real alternative is that the £650,000. The treasury needs the income Grant of Probate, which is a court order executor (or beneficiary?) can put up from somewhere else, I think. recording that they have properly proved the money. Does anyone have £20,000 Will older people feel the need, or be that they are authorised to deal with to devote to this, even if only temporarily? pressured by families, to give away assets the estate. Unlikely. in their lifetime to avoid the charges? It The court charges a fee and huge in- The proposed fees are: is worrying. creases in these are proposed to come n To discuss these issues or for into force. Value of estate Proposed fee help with your legal affairs, The changes will result in a charge of Up to £50,000 £0 contact Mark Foley, Solicitor. up to £20,000, compared with the current £50,000 – £300,000 £300 Tel: 07833 332055 or 01362 fee of £215 (£155 when applying through £300,000 – £500,000 £1,000 £500,000 – £1 million £4,000 688946. Email: [email protected] a solicitor). This is arguably unfair, and £1 million – £1.6 million £8,000 executors are likely to run into problems. £1.6 million – £2 million £12,000 Probate fees have always been paid More than £2 million £20,000 in advance of obtaining the grant of www.reephamlife.co.uk 13 Reepham Life, April 2017 news Festival gifts bring a smile to Khlong Toey kids

AFTER three successful Festival of Light events, the committee had a number of gifts left over from Santa’s Grotto. One of the committee members, Michele Savage, a former employee of The Original Cottage Company, now spends much of the year in Bangkok, Thailand, where she teaches English to the children of the city’s slums. She asked the committee if they would consider donating the gifts to the children’s Christmas party and the committee was delighted to do this. Below is a report of the party, which it is hoped will be the start of a relation- ship between the Reepham Festival of Light and the children of Khlong Toey. Was it a Valentine’s Day party or a Christmas party? Whatever it was the 80 children at Mercy Centre kindergarten Lots of fun and games followed, and him. They were soon all sitting on the had a ball when some crazy members although they were new games to the floor looking at their goodies with big of the British Women’s Group (BWG) children they soon got the hang of Mu- smiles on their faces, wearing their glow- arrived on 14 February bearing gift bags sical Statues (well sort of) and Pass the in-the-dark glasses and blowing the whistles filled with gifts from the BWG and the Parcel (just like British kids they didn’t donated by Reepham Festival of Light. Reepham Festival of Light committee, want to “pass” it on). The special Christmas gift bags also and a monster bag of the cutest teddies. The Hokey Cokey got out of hand as donated by the FoL were used as prizes, The party had been delayed owing to always, but was great fun. The children as were the beautiful colouring books. the recent death of Thailand’s King, all took the opportunity to have their Everyone had a great time and the Bhumibol Adulyadej, and the period of face painted and eventually sat down children of Khlong Toey want to say a mourning that followed. to lunch for a well-earned rest. big thank you to the Reepham Festival of As it was Valentine’s Day we were all Of course, the exciting bit was to come Light committee for their Christmas gifts. greeted by the children, who adorned when Father Christmas arrived. Each child Michele Savage us with heart and rose stickers, as is the received a teddy and their gift bag from www.mercycentre.org tradition in Thailand. Santa and had their photo taken with www.bwgbangkok.org

Rogue traders reported in Reepham

NORFOLK Police have received a report callers are unfortunately still a concern l Never pay for work before it is com- of an elderly resident in Reepham agree- for both Norfolk Police and Trading pleted. ing to pay for hedge trimming and then Standards Departments. Rogue traders l Do not accept any offer from them being asked for £200 to clear away the trick people into paying very high prices to drive you to the bank to withdraw clippings. The resident refused to pay for unnecessary or shoddy work, pri- money. this but agreed for a copper water tank marily on homes or garden mainte- l If you need work done, then visit to be taken away in exchange for their nance.” www.checkatrade.com or telephone removal and only the tank has been To avoid becoming a victim of rogue 0333 014690 or contact your local coun- taken. traders, follow these simple steps: cil’s Trusted Trader Service. Broadland Engagement Officer PC Andy l Never agree to have work done by n For further crime prevention advice, Mason commented: “Reports of rogue somebody who is just passing or take telephone 101 and ask to speak to your traders, cowboy builders and doorstep their word that it needs to be done at all. local architectural liaison officer (ALO). Art classes New drawing and painting term starts after Easter on 24 April at Cawston, Marsham and Hempton See work by the groups on tinasnorfolkartcourse.blogspot.co.uk or call for information, Tina Sutton 01603 872441 Art classes

www.reephamlife.co.uk 14 Reepham Life, April 2017 charities Snowdrop walk on Salle Park Estate

ON Sunday 26 February, Sir John White walnut cakes courtesy of you to the head gardener kindly agreed to open up the grounds H.V. Graves of Briston. of the estate, who made of Salle Park Estate to allow visitors to A raffle was also held a lot of the behind-the- enjoy a snowdrop walk to raise money in the orangery with scenes arrangements and for the Alzheimer’s Society. prizes donated by local enabled the day to run Despite the preceding week being residents and business- smoothly. windy and wet, courtesy of Storm Doris, es. “And, finally, I would Sunday morning proved to be a crisp, The event was organ- like to thank all the ladies early spring day with only a brisk breeze ised by Salle resident Fiona Owen, who who made the day possible; without in evidence. was assisted by many volunteers from their assistance I would not have been More than 250 people from far and the local community and staff from the able to cope. wide took advantage of the opportunity estate. The day proved to be an amazing “It was a very special day where we to see the beautiful grounds and splendid success, and a total of £1,744.42 was all worked as a team and raised a mas- flora of the estate. raised for the Alzheimer’s Society. sive, and unexpected, amount for a According to many visitors, the high- Mrs Owen said: “I was delighted to very worthy cause.” light of the day was the spectacular see so many people turning up on the Mrs Owen was due to undertake a walk along the main drive to the house, day. The weather held out for us and walk across the Grand Canyon at the with a multitude of various types of we had a steady stream of visitors from end of March for the Alzheimer’s Society, snow drops and aconites carpeting the beginning to end. I was overwhelmed but owing to personal reasons this has walkways on both sides. by the donations of cakes and the sup- had to be postponed until later in the The walk concluded with refreshments port I was given by so many people to year. in the newly-refurbished orangery, where make the event a success. However, her JustGiving page remains visitors were offered a sumptuous array “I would especially like to thank Sir open, and anyone who wishes to make of delicious cakes and scones that had John for allowing this event to take a donation can do so via: been donated by the women of Salle, place. I am very touched by his support www.justgiving.com/fiona-owen3 various businesses in Reepham and sur- and for allowing me to use the estate to Mrs Owen will continue to organise rounding villages, and four massive tray raise the money for this worthy cause. further events to raise awareness and bakes of lemon drizzle and coffee and “I would also like give a special thank- much needed funds for this cause.

Inheritance tax: the residence nil rate band

“IN this world nothing can be said to value of assets that counts, so any out- be certain, except death and taxes,” standing loans against the property need wrote Benjamin Franklin in 1789. money matters to be deducted first. Any unused allow- Scientists are still working on a solution PETER BARTON ance can be transferred to the survivor to immortality, but from 6 April 2017 and, where the first of the couple died the residence nil rate band (RNRB) is Alternatively, if they sold or downsized before 6 April 2017, 100% of the RNRB in tro duced in addition to the standard their property after 7 July 2015, possibly at the time of the second death is also NRB of £325,000 to help mitigate any to move into residential care, they will transferable. inheritance tax liability. also qualify. If you think your estate is likely to It will initially be £100,000, increasing It is only available to those with direct incur inheritance tax I recommend that by £25,000 each year until it reaches lineal descendants – children or grand- you seek professional advice as, in many £175,000 in April 2020, after which both children (including adopted, fostered, cases, it can be reduced or mitigated NRBs will increase by the consumer stepchildren and those under guardian- entirely with the correct planning. ship). price index. n Peter Barton is an Independent Financial Inheritance tax has affected more and A surviving spouse or civil partner of Adviser. Tel: 01603 879875 or 07787 561087. more people as house prices have in- a lineal descendant, who has not re- Email: [email protected] creased. married at the time of the property The RNRB is only available to those own er’s death, is also included. Impor- who own a “qualifying residential inter- tantly, nephews, nieces, siblings and est” immediately before death. They oth er relatives are excluded. must have owned all or part of the For large estates (over £2 million) the property at the time of death, which RNRB reduces by £1 for every £2 over must have been their residence, but not the £2 million threshold. necessarily their main residence. When valuing the estate it is the net www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2017 15 theatre Station Players production anything but Grimm

A review of Whitwell & Reepham Station Players’ production of Grimm Tales, adapted by Carol Ann Duffy – 25 February

THIS is a challenging piece of theatre that makes demands of all involved. It requires versatility from the actors, in- ventiveness from the production team and above all a willingness from the audience to be transported into a world where wolves, witches and the wicked truly exist. The tales also heed warnings to us all. The performance by the players was full of fun and wit, and contained some lovely comic physical theatre. As the evicted passengers of a broken down coach doze on the edge of a forest, their idle dreams come to life, retelling the famous Brothers Grimm stories. Photos: Chris Copage The tales were delivered in an imagi- and the unconventional playing of Snow fate of naive Red Riding Hood and the native, endearing way and the actors white from Ruth Lin. puppetry of the Golden Goose. handled the narrative and multiple char- It was also great to see a new younger The costumes were simple but effec- acterisations superbly. member of the cast leading the way – tive, and the best use of the space was It would be hard to pick out any indi- Flic Quinn. made to give a suggestion of a forest. viduals because it was a great piece of Each story had some great moments Could some of the tales have been team work. However, I will mention of performance or direction: the amusing slightly darker in mood at times? Possibly. the pompous hare played by Julian dwarfs, the mirror sequences, the aban- But with the climate as it is in the world Steed, who met his demise through his doning of Hansel and Gretel into the today, who wants to believe that wolves, own arrogance and the trickery from arms of a witch, the honking geese, the witches and the wicked exist anywhere two delightful hedgehogs; the comic, stepsisters and stepmother desperate to but in our imaginations? facial expressions from Greg Quinn; win over the prince, the hat ball, the Overall the audience appeared to have a most enjoyable experience. Well done, Whitwell & Reepham Station Players. Simon Brown n Whitwell & Reepham Station Players meet from 7.15–9.15 pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Bircham Centre, Market Place, Reepham. Contact: Rowena Edwards 01603 870641 or [email protected]

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www.reephamlife.co.uk 16 Reepham Life, April 2017 art International acclaim for Reepham-born artist

REEPHAM-born artist Will Teather has the recipient of numer- Collective, an international art group received international recognition for ous grants and bursaries, made up of postgraduate alumni of creating contemporary images that reveal with his paintings and Chelsea College of Art & Design, which an adventurous imagination combined drawings featuring in has exhibited in the UK and USA. with a mastery of traditional skills. His more than 100 gallery He joined the board of directors and figurative paintings and drawings often exhibitions across the trustees for the Anteros Arts Foundation depict curious characters caught up in UK and overseas. Will Teather for five years, before leaving the role to uncanny situations He has featured in co-found Art Fair East, a major art fair Influenced by magical-realism and lift- many international art prizes, including for the East of England, which is due to ing motifs from diverse sources such as being a finalist for the London Contem- be held at St Andrew’s Hall, Nor wich, Flemish still life, baroque art and Weimar porary Art Prize, Mayfair’s Cork Street from 30 November – 3 December 2017. paint ers, he enters into conversation Open Exhibition and shortlisted for the Mr Teather has taught on drawing with the history of paint ing with the Celeste Prize. His artwork has also been courses at University of the Arts London, aim of bringing a present-day sensibility widely showcased in publications and Leeds College of Art & Design and cur- to the table. is held in a number of notable collections rently is an associate lecturer at Norwich Mr Teather was brought up in Reep- in the UK and overseas. University of the Arts. ham, where his father based his archi- As well as being a visual artist, Mr Three of his works are currently on tecture practice. The young painter ini- Teather is also a musician and has display at Rushlight Gall ery, Market tially studied art at Reepham High School fronted a succession of bands over the Place, Reepham, which is open Tuesday and his early paintings were often in- past 10 years, the latest being the Vicars to Sat urday from 10 am – 5 pm. spired by local attractions like the Thurs- of Stiffkey, a psych-rock band. n Email [email protected] ford Museum, with an additional influ- His interest in theatre and music has or telephone 01603 872216 for more de- ence being religious imagery and the often influenced his painterly style and tails. many books on historical painting that led to a variety of other collaborations. Jules Allen his parents had dotted around the home. In 2010, he co-founded the Chelsea www.rushlightgallery.com Mr Teather’s knowledge of contem- porary art was refined through periods of study in London at Central St Martins and Chelsea College of Art & Design. The artist’s skill as a painter, however, remains largely self-taught through per- sonal experimentation and his close in- spection of masterpieces from major museums. After establishing his artistic practice in London, Mr Teather came to wider attention in spring 2007, when he was selected from international applications to be the inaugural artist-in-residence The Fantasist for Aberdeen Arts Centre. (oil on panel) Over the past 15 years, he has been 52 x 79 cm

www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2017 17 sport Cricket club looks forward to success and scones

AT the time of writing, it is several a successful business plan. booklet, which will be available at the weeks to the first match for Reepham & Dates for the diary beginning of April. Salle Cricket Club – a friendly on 8 l Youth training: This starts on 10 April As a new season approaches there April – with youth cricket training starting and runs until the end of July (6.15–7.45 are new faces, new ideas and with the on the following Monday (10 April). pm, years 1-9). The club is entering two lease tantalisingly close, there are Our grounds manager has been active, leagues this year: the U9 group has been thoughts that this could be the season ordering all necessary items in readiness entered into a softball league, while the where we push forward and move the for pitch preparation and the club work U13s have been entered into the Alliance club to the next level. weekend. U13 league. Please contact Paul Har- So, here’s to summer, success and The fixture booklet is beginning to wood ([email protected]) scones: as it was universally acknowl- take shape and talks with Salle Estate for further details. edged that although last season we over our lease have progressed well l First matches: A friendly on 8 April didn’t quite reach the heights of 2015, and we are optimistic that this will be with Eaton (1 pm start), followed by the we did produce the best cricket teas in signed off soon. first home game on 29 April: Reepham Norfolk. Then the work will start: applying for & Salle A v Norwich Malayalees (1.30 Stephanie Harris, Secretary, grants, loans, fundraising and constructing pm start). Please look out for our fixture Reepham & Salle Cricket Club

New Age Kurlers celebrate sixth anniversary THE New Age Kurling Club in Reepham has celebrated its sixth anniversary. The club meets every Tuesday from 2–4 pm in the Town Hall and new members are welcome to come along and give it a try. “It’s a good way of getting to know other people in the town while having a bit of fun enjoying the company and the game,” say club members Barry and Liz Howes of Booton. n New Age Kurling is an adapted form of curling that can be played on any in- door smooth, flat surface rather than on ice. It is a perfect game for any sports hall, and can be played by both able- bodied and disabled people of all ages. Members of the New Age Kurling Club in Reepham celebrate their sixth anniversary

ficial opening day, once again com- ’Tis the season to start bowling mencing at 10.30 am. HERE we are, ready for a new season they will be able to give the game a If you cannot make it on 23 April, on the bowls green, and everyone is try. just give me a ring or send an email cordially invited to attend the opening There will be expert support to and we can arrange an alternative date day. explain the game and all you will need for you. Reepham Town Bowls Club had a is a flat-soled pair of shoes. The day Hope to see you all on the green. great response at the All about Reepham commences at 10.30 am and tea and event and hopes to see plenty of new biscuits/cake will be available. Barry Barker 01603 870337 members on Sunday 23 April, where The following Sunday will be the of- [email protected]

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REEPHAM Town Football Club runs coaching sessions for youngsters in the U5–U8 age group (as of 31 August 2016, i.e. school years reception, 1, 2 and 3) on Saturday mornings at Stimp- son’s Piece, Bartle Court, Reepham, from 9.30–10.30 am, delivered by Mike Graver, head of youth and a qualified Level 1 Football Association coach. Weekly sessions continue through until late May. Cost is £1 per session for each player. Parental involvement is welcome, especially for volunteers to help the club establish new junior teams to join the local leagues. Reepham Town FC is an accredited FA Charter Standard club and welcomes new players to join – it is actively seeking to increase numbers in all the year groups. n Contact: [email protected] or 07717 760526. Reepham Town FC U5–U8 age group

Broadland Chess Club makes history tournament successes, particularly young players. In February, at the Norfolk Jun - THIS season Broadland Chess Club en- ior Chess Championships, Karthik Sara- tered two teams in the Norfolk Handicap vanan scored 6/6 to become the u-18 Cup (a Rapidplay tournament) – and champion and Darcy Pashley was un- both reached the semi-finals. beaten with 5/6 to become the u-10 Broadland Swifts triumphed over Nor- champion. folk and Norwich 4½–3½, while Broad- Other junior prize winners were Preethi land Swallows played Nth Norfolk and Saravanan, who was 3rd equal in the u- won by 6½–1½. 14s, Justin Singh was 2nd equal in the Therefore, the final will be Broadland u-11s while Benjie Perry was 2nd in the Swifts v Broadland Swallows, which u-9s. will be played on 3 May at the King’s n Broadland Chess Club meets at the Head in Coltishall. This is the first time Karthik Saravanan (left) and Darcy Pashley with King’s Head, Coltishall, on Monday and that both finalists have been from the their cups following their tournament success. Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm, and Photo: Paul Badger same club. welcomes new members of any age and Broadland’s recent successes do not Suffolk Cup, and are currently lying at ability. The club can be contacted via end there: the club is also in the finals the top of the League Division 1 table. its Facebook or Twitter accounts, or of the Williamson Cup, the Norfolk and Individual players are also showing through its website. Promoting living well and maintaining independence A FREE event promoting living well their family and carers. of its kind in the area – will provide and maintaining independence for peo- People who use the many services lots of help and information for the ple in the Broadland and North Norfolk that ACT provides regularly ask about whole family. area will be held at the ACT Centre in the different options that might be The event will be held at the ACT Aylsham on Wednesday 5 April from avail able to them and to have this ex- Centre, St Michael’s Avenue, Aylsham 10 am – 2 pm. tensive range of information in one NR11 6YA. There is a café and free Organised by Aylsham & District Care place will be beneficial. parking available on site. Trust (ACT), the event will include at For those people who do not have n Contact ACT on 01263 733385 for least 40 organisations providing infor- easy access to the internet it can be further information or to discuss your mation, advice, support and care for challenging to find out what is available. transport needs. older people in the community and This “one stop shop” – the first event www.aylshamcaretrust.co.uk

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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2017 21 from the archive Charge of the Light Brigade survivors

TWO survivors of the “Noble Six old received a head wound Did they have relatives here? Why was Hundred” from the Charge of and lost an eye at Balaclava. James Devlin married in a Church of the Light Brigade on 25 October Olley had no pension, England church and buried in a Catholic 1854 had Reepham connec- lived in poverty and moved cemetery? Did James Olley spend time tions. around Norfolk, naming in Reepham? Pictured is James “Salaman- many of the houses he A new book is being written about der” Devlin (1831-1892), so lived in “Balaklava”; these the survivors of the infamous charge nam ed for the gunboat on can still be found in Salt- and we have been asked for new infor- which he was born, who was house, Lyng and Elsing. mation. Can you help? Perhaps you can seriously injured at Balaclava: It is recorded that James clarify whether Devlin was born on he received a shoulder injury Devlin lived in Norwich and board a ship in 1831 as one source says from gunshot and his sword arm eventually moved to Ireland, or in Dublin in 1834 as recorded in an- was cut. He received the Distinguished where he was chief clerk, Adju- other place. Conduct Medal and the Crimea and tant-General’s Office, Dublin Castle, until n The Reepham Archive is open to the Turkish campaign medals for his service he retired. He is buried in Glasnevin public on the first Wednesday and Sat- there. Cemetery, Dublin. urday of the month from 10 am – 12 Less than three years later he married Can you give us any further information noon (or by appointment), upstairs in Jane Partridge at St Mary’s Reepham on on these two soldiers? Jane Partridge the Bircham Centre, Market Place, Reep- 22 January 1857. A witness at the wed- was a Norfolk girl, but did not come ham. Email: [email protected] ding was James Olley, who as a 16 year from Reepham. Was she working here? www.reephamarchive.co.uk

ser vice and hopefully there will be lots Guestwick and the First World War of information to share in April. TWO Guestwick men died in spring St Peter’s, Guestwick, from 10 am – 4 There will also be some documents 1917: Percival Gibbs on 15 March pm. from the Norfolk Record Office and and George Pearce on 28 April. To Research is on- other information about Guestwick over remember them and the other Guest- going into these the past 150 years. wick men who fought and died in two men, their n Do you have connections with Guest- France in the First World War a Guest- lives and war wick? If you have old photos or mem-

wick Past weekend will be held on War memorial in St ories, contact Marilyn Back 01362 683281 Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April in Peter’s, Guestwick or [email protected] digger’s diary Duffer of a spring heralds pilgrimage

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IT’S late March and my frit- The lily beetle has a cun- illaries (Fritillaria imperialis) ning strategy: when it senses Poisons do not work, and it is really are growing inches every danger (which of course is important to catch these beetles every day, but already there are you bending over to get a day as they bask in the sun on your holes in the luscious leaves closer look) it will throw best plants. This pest has no predators – and the culprit has to be itself to the ground, upside in this country and none of our poisons the lily beetle (pictured). down so that the black un- affect it. Bright red and rather attrac- derside, so well camouflaged I naively thought my early vigilance tive, they are little blighters. that you will never see it, allows it to would rid my plants of this nemesis, When I first discovered them I could escape and when you have gone it will but the breeding cycle is quite quick so not believe such gorgeous creatures climb back up the plant to start chewing you must keep at it as long as you have could be the bad guys, but their voracious again. breath in your body or the snow begins gobbling will strip the leaves of fritillary So adapt your technique this way: to fall, because brood after brood will and lily before you can reach for the creep up quietly and cup your hand be clambering up your stems without most noxious poisons in your cupboard. beneath the beetle. Reach for it gently cease. And you would be wasting your time with your other hand and if it is quicker Do not be tempted to throw it over to because what you must do is to pick than you it will throw itself down, but your neighbouring garden. We all have each beetle off the plant and slice it in will be caught in your cupped hand so a duty to do anything we can to stop two with your fingernail, or grind it under you can then kill by your chosen method, the spread of this immigrant, which is foot with your heel to really destroy it. nails or heel. moving north at nine miles a year.

April brings green shoots, blossom and a rush of seed-sowing THE destruction of storms like Doris can heaps and all the be harvested and eaten before the po- be discouraging to an allotmenteer, but poultry-keepers tatoes can grow too much leaf and don’t lose heart: April brings green shoots, are diligent in shade them out. blossom and a rush of seed-sowing. storing feed se- Now is finally the time to sow all Both my allotment gateposts snapped curely, but some- those lovely tender vegetables under in the winter gales so, on advice from times rats just glass, filling greenhouses and windowsills more experienced hands than myself, turn up, especial- with trays of pumpkins, courgettes, cu- rather than replacing them, I’m reinforcing ly in spring, when cumbers, runner beans and sweet corn. them by bolting the old posts to new they’re searching for somewhere to And if you grow tulips and wallflowers ones placed beside the original stumps. breed. I’ve sought advice and shall be for cut flowers, they’ll be blooming and It saves trying to remove the wire netting placing secure bait traps before the brightening your allotment and house from the old posts – not an easy task. prob lem multiplies. with spring colour. Happily, the fencing seems to have Meanwhile, April’s watery sunshine is Sarah Oates kept out any rabbits and my overwin- warming the ground. Ideally, seed po- n To ask about renting an allotment, con- tering plants were undisturbed by the tatoes and onion sets should be planted tact: Jo Boxall, Town Clerk 01603 873355 ferocious weather. Less happily, I’ve before the end of the month and you or [email protected] seen clear signs of rats leaving trackways can begin sowing summer root vegeta- n For information on joining RALGA, and burrowing both in my compost bles and salad crops outside. email: [email protected] or write heap and across neighbouring plots. Quick-growing radishes and spring via the allotment post box. I ensure there’s nothing like vegetable onions can even be sown between your scraps to attract vermin to my compost newly planted rows of potatoes as they’ll Walks Around Reepham What are your favourite walks around Community Speed Watch age and will be subject to a vetting Reepham? Reepham Community Press NORFOLK Police are keen to support procedure. Volunteers who do not is planning to publish a series of existing Community Speed Watch wish to be involved in speed monitoring walks in and around the Reepham schemes as well create new ones. may assist with administrative support, district to suit a range of abilities, Speed monitoring is carried out by and each scheme must include at least including walks for families. This trained volunteers from the community, one person in this category. could be in the form of a printed with follow-up work on education and Training for volunteers includes use guidebook and/or a PDF download. enforcement by Norfolk Safety Camera of the equipment and health and safety If you have any suggestions about Partnership, Norfolk Police and the issues, both general and site-specific. suitable routes or would like to get local authority. n Contact PC Andy Mason at Sprow- involved in this project, please email: Volunteers must be over 18 years of ston Police Station on 101. [email protected]

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FOR a week in April the Church lives Recently there had been a surge in with him as a sign of humility, love and through the most important, dramatic, his popularity and crowds now followed service. significant and emotional time of the him shouting “hosanna”, a “whoop” of We will remember that the same Christian year praise. people who followed him on Sunday Palm Sunday 2017 falls on 9 April. Jesus entered Jerusalem with a great shouting “hosanna” five days later called Some of the congregation will gather throng of followers and fans shouting for Barabbas, a murderer, to be freed. that morning in the Market Place in si- and singing. On that day he was a star. Jesus, however, the innocent young car- lence. Holding and waving palms leaves, Within four days he would be arrested, penter and teacher from Galilee, was together we will process through the a false trial rigged, he would be humili- nailed to the cross. churchyard and into St Mary’s while ated, tortured, nailed to a cross and On Sunday we will be overwhelmed singing the hymn “All Glory, Laud and suffer a hideous, cruel public death. and moved as we recall the empty tomb Honour to thee Redeemer King”. Others Through Holy Week to Good Friday and the changed lives of those who will be waiting there and will join in we and other Christians across the world knew that Jesus was once more alive the singing and jubilant praise. will quietly remember the details of and somehow living in others. On the first Palm Sunday, Jesus had those days. As we journey each day this Holy spent three years teaching, healing, be- We will remember that those who Week we will be honouring and wor- friending, and living and eating with killed him were the religious leaders – shipping God who showed us how to ordinary people across Galilee, Samaria seeking power over people, rather than live in peace, love and justice. and Judea. He had made particular serving them as Jesus did. Happy Easter. friends of those who were poor, and We will remember the Last Supper, Sue Page others who were thought of as different, when Jesus took a bowl and towel and n Details of all the services are on outcasts and “sinners”. washed the dirty feet of those who ate www.reephambenefice.org.uk

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Bill few items, which in turn will help Film: A Street Cat Named Bob (12A), [email protected] LeGrice: My personal love affair raise money towards the running Bawdeswell Village Hall, Reepham with the rose. New members and costs for the Village Hall Road, Bawdeswell. Doors and Friday 21 April visitors welcome. Contact: Judy bar/café open at 6.30 pm; film starts Film: The Girl On The Train (15), Holland 01603 308158 Sunday 2 April at 7.30 pm. Contact: Bawdeswell Reepham Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham Young Farmers Charity Village Cinema 01362 688749 or Reepham. Doors open 7.30 pm, Thursday 18 May Car Wash, Reepham Fire Station, [email protected] film starts 8 pm. Tickets £4, Reepham WI, St Michael’s, School Road, Reepham, 9.30 am – available from Reepham Post Office Reepham, 7.30 pm. Olive Edis, 3 pm. Any vehicle washed, no Sunday 9 April or on the door. 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Tickets £5 on [email protected] Charity evening of mediumship with booking form the door or telephone to reserve Roger Coleman, Stimpson’s Piece seating. Contact: Sparham Village Saturday 15 April Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham Wednesday 14 June Cinema – Janet Bolderston 01362 Reepham & Salle Cricket Club Quiz 7.30–9.30 pm. Raising funds on Reepham Town Council meeting, 688984 or 0786 645671 Night, Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, behalf of Red Balloon charity for Town Hall, Church Street, Bartle Court, Reepham, 7 pm. children who have been bullied. Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Saturday 8 April Tickets £5, includes food (buffet), Entry £8; raffle and refreshments Clerk 01603 873355 or Night at the Races, Reepham available from the King’s Arms; bar provided at extra cost. Contact: [email protected] College, Whitwell Road, Reepham, and raffle. Contact: George Wright Sharon J Edwards 01603 879779 7.30 pm. Choose winning horses [email protected] Thursday 15 June and jockeys or be an owner. There Wednesday 10 May Reepham WI, St Michael’s, will be other games, a raffle, food Tuesday 18 April Reepham Town Council meeting, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Wheel Thrown and bar. Tickets: £5 adults, £3 Reepham & District Gardening Club, Town Hall, Church Street, Pottery – Andrea Young demo. under 16s; includes a jacket potato Reepham Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Contact: Sue Robinson 01603 and choice of filling. Fundraiser to Reepham, 7.30 pm. AGM followed Clerk 01603 873355 or 261771 or support a 12-month voluntary by Simon Partridge, director of the [email protected] [email protected]

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www.reephamlife.co.uk 28 Reepham Life, April 2017 USEFUL INFO By Richard Cooke Words are our business www.richard-cooke.co.uk 01603 873011 Emergency services  Fire, emergency only: 999 Fire Station, School Road, Reepham 01328 862222 (office hours)   Police emergency only: 999, otherwise: 101 and ask for the Reepham Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) or email  [email protected]    Ambulance, emergency only: 999    Local representatives Member of Parliament: Keith Simpson 020 7219 4053 or 01603  865763 or [email protected]      Norfolk County Councillor: James Joyce 01263 587212 or [email protected]    Broadland District Councillor: Graham Everett 01603 868332 or [email protected]     Reepham Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson 01603 871983 or [email protected]  

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Public transport CROSSWORD Daily (Monday to Saturday) coach services to Aylsham and Norwich  via Cawston. There is also a once a week service to Fakenham, ACROSS DOWN Wroxham and Dereham. Timetables are displayed outside the side 7 Teaser about festival (6) 1 Born as peers (6) window of the Police Station. For information Monday to Saturday 8 A broad on ship (7) 2 Rodents back Beyoncé for 8.30 am – 5 pm 0845 300 6116 9 Iron out film style (4) example (4) 10 Confused heaps on worker for 3 Cut about sales guy to be ready (7) Local help game (8) 4 Awkward brace gets thrown (5) Reepham Rover user group bookings. Contact: Michael Black 11 Air boss creates weather lines (7) 5 Bragging to oust flab (8) 07765 321458 13 Rotten queen is tender (5) 6 Cretan confused and dream like (6) Transport Plus (local voluntary transport service) booking requests 15 Pears may be extra (5) 12 Sounds like dolls line up for meal can be made Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm 0344 800 8020 17 Emergency supply song elevator out (8) Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Girton House, Market Place, Reepham. (7) 14 Endless quality, a learner not real Wednesdays 10 am – 12.30 pm only, otherwise telephone Norwich 20 Tea craft is made (8) (7) office 01603 765783 for advice or 01603 660857 to make an 21 Good to dispose of network (4) 16 Bird to repeat (6) appointment 22 Newspaper bit holds up building 18 Girl in TV personality for last day (6) A police support volunteer will be at Reepham Police Station in the (6) 19 Gas and water make the cores of Market Place every Wednesday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm to 23 A point includes capital for smells meals (5) take any questions for the police and assist with general enquiries (6) 21 Gravity down for radiation (4) Solution on page 30 police

phone’s IMEI number. If your phone is Reduce the risk of phone theft lost or stolen, they can then block both your SIM card and phone. If the phone THOUSANDS of mobile phones are stolen is found by police they will be able to in the UK every month. By taking a few trace the owner through Immobilise. simple steps you can reduce the risk of If your phone is stolen: becoming a victim of phone theft: l Report the theft to the police as soon l Always use the security lock code on as possible. They will want the following your smart phone. details: phone model details, phone l Register your phone with the provider number and serial/IMEI number (if you as they will be able to stop your phone have it). being used if you report it as stolen. l Contact your service provider imme- l When using your phone, be aware of diately, giving the number of the phone. most phones or by looking behind the your surroundings and do not use it in The network operator will then identify battery of your phone. Make a note of crowded areas or where you feel un- the IMEI number for the handset and this number and keep it separate from safe. arrange for it to be blocked on all net- l your phone, as this could help the po- Avoid displaying your phone in pub- works. This means that even if the SIM lice to trace ownership quickly if it is lic. Keep it with you at all times and do card is swapped the phone will still be stolen. not leave it unattended. useless. l The 15-digit serial or International l You can also register your phone free Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) num- at Immobilise. You can do this by visit- Contact Reepham Safer Neighbourhood Team ber helps to identify your phone and ing www.immobilise.com and entering (SNT) by calling non-emergency number 101 can be accessed by keying *#06# into your contact details and your mobile or e-mail [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, April 2017 29 870393 or Pauline Cooper 01603 Reepham Tennis Club Members’ REGULAR EVENTS 871230 club session Tuesdays 6–9 pm, women’s team practice Mondays 6– Reepham & District Gardening 8.30 pm, men’s team practice Bircham Centre Shop Market Church Street, Reepham. First Club Meets on the third Tuesday in Thursdays 6–9 pm. Email: Place, Reepham. Opening hours: session free, then £2 per session; the month at 7.45 pm (except for the [email protected] Monday and Friday 9 am – 4 pm; tea/coffee/ biscuits included. AGM, which starts at 7.30 pm) in Wednesday and Saturday 9 am – 1 Contact: Gwenda Dove 01603 the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham Town Council Meets pm; tea shop open at these times. 870598 or Reepham. Visitors and new 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday Tel: 01603 879242. Email: [email protected] members welcome. Contact: Judy of the month (excluding August), in [email protected] Holland 01603 308158 the Town Hall, Church Street, Rayzone Youth Club Meets weekly Reepham. Contact: Jo Boxall, Town Bridge Club Meets 7.30 pm every (term time) every Friday at Reepham & District Photographic Clerk 01603 873355 or Monday in the Bircham Centre, Reepham Methodist Church, Station Club Meets 7.30 pm on the first and [email protected] Market Place, Reepham. Contact: Road, Reepham, 7.30–9 pm. Open third Thursday of each month in the Ann Middlemas 01603 870334 to school years 5-13; subs £1. Sidings Marquee, Whitwell Station, Reepham WI Meets 7.30 pm on the Contact: Paddy Bennett 07341 Whitwell Road, Reepham. Contact: third Thursday in the month at St Busy Fingers Craft Group Meets 937685 or Michael Battams 01603 870874 Michael’s, Reepham. Contact: Sue 2–4 pm, every other Thursday at the [email protected] [email protected] or Robinson 01603 261771 or Ewing Close Community Centre, Rosie Taylor 01603 868247 [email protected] Ewing Close, Reepham, £1.50 per Reepham Allotment & Leisure session including refreshments. All Gardeners’ Association (RALGA) Reepham & District Rotary Club Reepham Young Farmers Meet craft-makers welcome. Contact: Email: [email protected] Meets 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm every 7.30 pm every Tuesday at Whitwell Brenda R Palmer 01603 871641 or Monday at St Michael’s, Reepham. Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham. Jean Thomson 01603 879660 Reepham Archive Bircham Centre, Contact: John Tym 07760 272422 Contact: Matthew Hipperson 07912 Market Place, Reepham. Open 10 [email protected] 686642 Cawston Amateur Theatrical am – 12 noon first Wednesday and or Robert Buxton 01603 870200 Society Meets 7 pm every Monday Saturday of the month. Tel: 01603 Royal British Legion Men’s at Cawston Village Hall during 879242. Email: Reepham Good Neighbour Section Meets 2–4 pm on the first school term time, for members age [email protected] Scheme This free service can help Thursday in the month in the 8 years and over. Contact: Liz with befriending, occasional dog Bircham Centre, Market Place, Beard 01603 871941/07884 488642 Reepham Badminton Club Meets walking, collecting prescriptions, Reepham. Contact: Trevor Bevan or [email protected] 8–10 pm every Thursday evening at picking up shopping, changing a 01603 870231 or Reepham High School Sports Hall. light bulb, lifts to medical [email protected] Cawston Historical Society/ Experienced, new players welcome. appointments, accessing further Heritage Centre Open 10 am – 12 Contact: Diana 01603 873244 or support or other tasks. Tel: 07936 Seated Exercise Class Tuesdays noon every fourth Tuesday in the David 01263 584221 576684 11.45 am – 12.30 pm, Reepham month at Cawston Village Hall Town Hall, Church Street, (excluding August and December) Reepham Business Network Reepham Knit & Natter Meets 2–4 Reepham. Open to all, no charge or by appointment. Contact: Des Meets 7.30–9 am on alternate pm on the first Monday in the month and any level of ability can Cook 01603 872111 Thursdays at V’s Café, Townsend (bank holidays included) in the participate. Contact: Angela Corner, Reepham. No membership Bircham Centre, Market Place, Thompson 01603 870800 or Cawston Village Lunch Club Held charge – just pay £6 for breakfast, Reepham. No membership, £1 per [email protected] from 11.45 am on the last Friday of but please let us know if you intend session to include raffle and each month (no lunch in August), to come. Contact: David Laws 01603 refreshments. Contact: Brenda R St Mary’s Sunday Worship at 10.30 Cawston Village Hall, High Street, 871126 or 07933 149810. Email: Palmer 01603 871641 am, followed by refreshments in St Cawston. Contact: Stephanie [email protected] Michael’s. For details of services, Spencer 01603 871393 Reepham Ladies Hockey Club see the church noticeboard. Reepham Carpet Bowls Club Meets for training 6.30–8 pm every Contact: Revd Margaret Dean Citizens Advice Drop in for free Meets 7.30–10.30 pm every Thursday at Taverham High School. 01603 879275 advice 10 am – 12.30 pm every Monday in the Town Hall, Church Contact: Graham Richardson 07464 Wednesday at the Police Station, Street, Reepham. Yearly 429586 or [email protected] Wednesday Weavers Line Market Place, Reepham membership £1; £2 per session. All Dancers Meet every Wednesday, equipment provided. Contact: Doris Reepham Library Bircham Centre, 2–3 pm beginners, 3–4 pm Craft Club Meets 9.30 am – 12 Frost 01603 870845 Market Place, Reepham. Opening improvers, in the Town Hall, Church noon every Tuesday at the Ewing hours: Monday 2–7 pm; Wednesday Street, Reepham. First session free, Close Community Centre, Ewing Reepham Chamber of Commerce 9.30 am – 1 pm, 2–5 pm; Friday 10 then £2.50 per session, Close, Reepham. Knitting, For the date and venue of the next am – 1 pm, 2–5 pm; Saturday 9.30 refreshments included. Contact: embroidering, tapestry, card making meeting see www.reepham.uk.com am – 12.30 pm. Tel: 01603 870474. Sandra Williams 01603 872102 or and other crafts. Contact: Moira Dye Contact: Brenda Gostling 01603 Email: [email protected] [email protected] 01603 871791 or 870582 or [email protected] [email protected] Reepham Methodist Church Station Wood Dalling Village Hall Coffee Road, Reepham. Sunday Worship at Morning Held 10.30 am – 12 noon Family History Group Meets 2.30– Reepham Country Market Held 8– 10.30 am. Coffee morning/Traidcraft on the first Saturday of the month, 4.30 pm every Monday at Reepham 11 am every Wednesday in the 9.30 am – 12 noon every Wednesday. Wood Dalling Village Hall, Prospect Library, Bircham Centre, Market Bircham Centre, Market Place, Tel: 01263 732102 Lane, Wood Dalling Place, Reepham. Beginners and Reepham. Home-made cakes, pies, more advanced welcome. Contact: biscuits, savoury dishes, vegetables, Reepham Over 60s Bingo Held 2– Whitwell & Reepham Station Rita Richardson 01603 873122 or fruit in season, free range eggs, 3.30 pm every other Wednesday at Players Meet 7.15–9.15 pm every [email protected] jams, jellies, chutneys, etc the Ewing Close Community Centre, first and third Wednesday of the Ewing Close, Reepham. Tea, coffee month at the Bircham Centre, Foulsham Meditation Group Reepham Dementia Group Meets and biscuits. Tel: 01603 870810 Market Place, Reepham. Contact: Meets every Tuesday at 7 pm in Old every second Monday of the month Rowena Edwards 01603 870641 or Frost Memorial Hall, High Street, (excluding bank holidays) from 12–2 Reepham Raiders Dodgeball club [email protected] Foulsham. Beginners welcome. pm at Kerri’s Farmhouse Pine, The meets for training 6–7.30 pm every Contact: Kevin Howells Old Railway Station, Station Road, Wednesday at Reepham High Reepham Life accepts no [email protected] Reepham. Email: School. Contact: Henry Skinner responsibility whatsoever for the [email protected] [email protected] accuracy of these details. Please check with the organisers Iceni Choir Meets 7.30–9.30 pm We cannot accept event details every Wednesday at the Methodist Reepham & District Day Centre Reepham Runners Meet Sunday or corrections by telephone. Church, Station Road, Reepham. Meets 9.30 am – 2.30 pm every mornings 8.30 am; Tuesday evening Please send to: Reepham Contact: Ann Askew, Concert Wednesday at St Michael’s, sessions 6.30 pm (structured Community Press, Homerton Manager 01603 868435 or Reepham. Coffee on arrival, home- training sessions); and Thursdays House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or email: [email protected] cooked lunch and social time. Let us 6.30 pm. Meet at Stimpson’s Piece [email protected] know in advance if you are joining car park, Reepham. Contact: Jenni Community, non-profit and non- New Age Kurling Club Meets 2–4 us for lunch (12.30–1.30 pm) cost Egmore 01603 308192 or commercial events only pm every Tuesday in the Town Hall, £5. Contact: Beth Rossetti 01603 [email protected]

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For sale: DAB Nova 300 For sale: Panasonic Eco-Max Light (2007/8); Lord of the Rings books eggs in my apartment when I am submersible pump, bought new in upright vacuum cleaner, white, used and magazines including 6 Strategy not there. They are small and filled May 2015, cost £170, complete with very little, excellent condition, £30. games, 3 Codex, Wargames with candy. I would like to find them 20 m of hose, very little used, £65 Black & Decker DustBuster Terrain, Warhammer annuals myself on Sunday. I am willing to o.n.o. Tel: 01603 872762 handheld rechargeable vacuum 2002/3 plus 8 magazines, offers. pay. Serious enquiries only cleaner, 12v, £8. Tel: 01263 731788 Tel: 01603 870800 For sale: Eckman hedge For sale: “I love you only” Valentine trimmer/chainsaw attachments, For sale: Ride-on electric John Knitting orders: all proceeds go to cards, now available in multi-packs includes re-celled battery and Deere jeep, suit 3-7 years, in good Cancer Research, anything from extension pole, £20. Book working order, offers. Tel: 01603 baby clothes to adults; also have Free ads restricted to ONE collection, quality hardbacks, 870800 some items already knitted. Tel: submission of 30 WORDS sundry softbacks, around 60 novels, 01603 872510 some old textbooks, great car boot For sale: White Dwarf magazines, maximum and total value stock, £25. Tel: 07768 057960 some sealed, WD227-WD336 I need someone to hide Easter of £300 per issue

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