NEWS SHOULDHAM NEWS

Vol 17 No.1 Summer 2018 Vol 17 No.1 Summer 2018

Summer season in full swing Summer season in full swing

Once again, Shouldham has a summer packed full of events to look for- Once again, Shouldham has a summer packed full of events to look for- ward to this year. Kicking off the schedule is the annual Fun Day on Sat- ward to this year. Kicking off the schedule is the annual Fun Day on Sat- urday 7th July (from noon to 4.30pm). The Village Green will be packed urday 7th July (from noon to 4.30pm). The Village Green will be packed with craft and food stalls, and an array of events will be held during the with craft and food stalls, and an array of events will be held during the day including a fun dog show with a variety of categories (enter your day including a fun dog show with a variety of categories (enter your pooch on the day), bouncy castle and the renowned greasy pole. High- pooch on the day), bouncy castle and the renowned greasy pole. High- lights this year also include a performance by the Military Wives’ lights this year also include a performance by the Marham Military Wives’ Choir, a display by the Heritage Centre Museum, pony rides, a tombola Choir, a display by the Heritage Centre Museum, pony rides, a tombola and a tug of war. A variety of traditional games will be played on the and a tug of war. A variety of traditional games will be played on the Green and the Shouldham Ladybirds will be running the tea tent (ice Green and the Shouldham Ladybirds will be running the tea tent (ice creams available too). The Fun Day will conclude with a Grand Draw fea- creams available too). The Fun Day will conclude with a Grand Draw fea- turing some amazing prizes. turing some amazing prizes.

Just a week later, on Saturday 14th July, the village will gather together Just a week later, on Saturday 14th July, the village will gather together again for the Summer evening Dinner & Dance held at Colt’s Hall Barn again for the Summer evening Dinner & Dance held at Colt’s Hall Barn (Just off the Green on Eastgate Street) from 7.30pm. Food at this very (Just off the Green on Eastgate Street) from 7.30pm. Food at this very popular annual event is always excellent, a live band will get us all danc- popular annual event is always excellent, a live band will get us all danc- ing, and the setting – overlooking the lake and looking up to the beautiful- ing, and the setting – overlooking the lake and looking up to the beautiful- ly lit-up church – is sublime. Everyone over 18 welcome. ly lit-up church – is sublime. Everyone over 18 welcome.

Two more major events take place in quick succession of each other at Two more major events take place in quick succession of each other at the end of August: the All Saints’ Flower Festival (August 25th to 27th) the end of August: the All Saints’ Flower Festival (August 25th to 27th) at the church, and the King’s Arms’ Beer & Music Festival (August 31st at the church, and the King’s Arms’ Beer & Music Festival (August 31st to September 2nd). For details of these and many other local events, see to September 2nd). For details of these and many other local events, see our ‘Dates for your diaries’ section. our ‘Dates for your diaries’ section.

Please do your best to get involved and come along to these events. Please do your best to get involved and come along to these events. Shouldham has become the envy of for its community spirit, but Shouldham has become the envy of Norfolk for its community spirit, but the village relies on its excellent band of volunteers – and on everyone the village relies on its excellent band of volunteers – and on everyone joining in the fun. joining in the fun.

All Saints’ Church Flower Festival All Saints’ Church Flower Festival The 2018 Flower Festival at Shouldham church will take The 2018 Flower Festival at Shouldham church will take place on Saturday August 25th, Sunday August 26th and place on Saturday August 25th, Sunday August 26th and Bank Holiday Monday, August 27th, from 10am to 5pm Bank Holiday Monday, August 27th, from 10am to 5pm each day. This year the festival is going ahead under each day. This year the festival is going ahead under ‘new management’ as Anne and Brian Hullah have decid- ‘new management’ as Anne and Brian Hullah have decid- ed to take a rest. ed to take a rest.

There will be the same beautiful flower arrangements, the same delicious re- There will be the same beautiful flower arrangements, the same delicious re- freshments and the usual packed bric-a-brac stall, but we will need more help- freshments and the usual packed bric-a-brac stall, but we will need more help- ers. If you can spare a couple of hours to lend a hand with the teas or in the ers. If you can spare a couple of hours to lend a hand with the teas or in the tent, or if you would like to do an arrangement, please contact Jennifer Malby tent, or if you would like to do an arrangement, please contact Jennifer Malby on 347420 or Wendy on 347473. Any help would be much appreciated and we on 347420 or Wendy on 347473. Any help would be much appreciated and we hope you will all support the flower festival as in previous years. hope you will all support the flower festival as in previous years.

If you have any bric-a-brac please ring Wendy or Jenny to arrange collection. We If you have any bric-a-brac please ring Wendy or Jenny to arrange collection. We shall also need cakes as usual for refreshments so any contributions (cakes, bis- shall also need cakes as usual for refreshments so any contributions (cakes, bis- cuits, etc) will be gratefully received. We look forward to having a lovely Should- cuits, etc) will be gratefully received. We look forward to having a lovely Should- ham weekend hopefully in the sunshine. ham weekend hopefully in the sunshine.

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The King’s Arms Beer & Music Festival 2018 The King’s Arms Beer & Music Festival 2018

The sixth annual Beer & Music Festival will take place on Should- The sixth annual Beer & Music Festival will take place on Should- ham Village Green from 5pm on Friday 31st August until 6pm on ham Village Green from 5pm on Friday 31st August until 6pm on Sunday 2nd September. Sunday 2nd September.

Throughout the weekend, there’ll be over 30 real ales on draught, Throughout the weekend, there’ll be over 30 real ales on draught, plus cider, the famous gin tent, King’s Arms’ pies, ice cream – and of plus cider, the famous gin tent, King’s Arms’ pies, ice cream – and of course, lots of musical entertainment, with dancing optional. Come course, lots of musical entertainment, with dancing optional. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of this widely anticipated village event, and enjoy the atmosphere of this widely anticipated village event, which is only possible with the support of our numerous volunteers, which is only possible with the support of our numerous volunteers, who assist in many different roles. who assist in many different roles.

Thanks too to the individuals and local companies who sponsor a bar- Thanks too to the individuals and local companies who sponsor a bar- rel of ale, for which they receive a personalised barrel-end, beer rel of ale, for which they receive a personalised barrel-end, beer vouchers and publicity. All of- vouchers and publicity. All of- fers of help will be grateful- fers of help will be grateful- ly received, so if you too would ly received, so if you too would like to sponsor a barrel or be- like to sponsor a barrel or be- come involved in any way, come involved in any way, please email: please email: [email protected] or speak to Ian in the pub for [email protected] or speak to Ian in the pub for more information. more information.

Cheryl Carter Cheryl Carter

Cheryl Carter of Orchard Lane, Shouldham, Cheryl Carter of Orchard Lane, Shouldham, passed away suddenly on May 25th 2018. She passed away suddenly on May 25th 2018. She will be truly missed by Karey, Jeff and all her will be truly missed by Karey, Jeff and all her family and friends. Cheryl will always be in our family and friends. Cheryl will always be in our hearts and we are very thankful for all the kindness and support hearts and we are very thankful for all the kindness and support people have given us at this very sad time. Karey and Jeff people have given us at this very sad time. Karey and Jeff

You are invited to our annual You are invited to our annual

`Blooming Great Tea Party` `Blooming Great Tea Party`

For Marie Curie For Marie Curie

On Tuesday 10th July from 2:00–4:00pm On Tuesday 10th July from 2:00–4:00pm

on the Village Green in Shouldham (if wet in the Village Hall) on the Village Green in Shouldham (if wet in the Village Hall)

Enjoy a cuppa and lots of delicious cakes made by those supreme cooks of Shouldham! Enjoy a cuppa and lots of delicious cakes made by those supreme cooks of Shouldham! Please donate cakes, bric-a-brac and raffle prizes Please donate cakes, bric-a-brac and raffle prizes

All cakes, raffle prizes & bric-a-brac gratefully received – All cakes, raffle prizes & bric-a-brac gratefully received – please bring along to the Village Green please bring along to the Village Green on the day – many thanks! on the day – many thanks!

Every tea party will help nurse someone with terminal cancer. We really hope you can Every tea party will help nurse someone with terminal cancer. We really hope you can join us. join us. For any further details contact Jane on: 01366 347452 For any further details contact Jane on: 01366 347452

If you can’t come but want to support the cause – please make a donation with a cheque If you can’t come but want to support the cause – please make a donation with a cheque made payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care. made payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care. These can be left with: Jane Rose-Land, Jenny Malby or Chris Lawrence. These can be left with: Jane Rose-Land, Jenny Malby or Chris Lawrence.

Gift Aid – 28p for every £1 can be claimed from the Government’s Gift Aid scheme, so if Gift Aid – 28p for every £1 can be claimed from the Government’s Gift Aid scheme, so if you are a taxpayer please complete below: you are a taxpayer please complete below: I am a UK taxpayer and would like to treat all donations I have made for the six years I am a UK taxpayer and would like to treat all donations I have made for the six years prior to this year, and all donations I make in the future, as Gift Aid Donations. prior to this year, and all donations I make in the future, as Gift Aid Donations. Date:______Date:______Name:______Name:______Address:______Address:______Postcode______Postcode______

MISSION ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED MISSION ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED FOR FOR Church of Ely Diocese Church of England Ely Diocese THE WEST NORFOLK PRIORY GROUP BENEFICE THE WEST NORFOLK PRIORY GROUP BENEFICE Closing date for applications 23 July 2018 Closing date for applications 23 July 2018

5 days per week, 3 hours per day negotiable; £7,800 pa 5 days per week, 3 hours per day negotiable; £7,800 pa (£10/hour 15hours a week) (£10/hour 15hours a week) Based in an office in . Based in an office in Downham Market.

This is a new part-time role. The successful applicant will have This is a new part-time role. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity the exciting opportunity to use his/her skills and experience in supporting the formation to use his/her skills and experience in supporting the formation of the new of the new Church of England West Norfolk Priory Group Benefice of 12 Church of England West Norfolk Priory Group Benefice of 12 churches. churches. The role will require good communication and IT skills, adminis- The role will require good communication and IT skills, adminis- trative ability, trative ability, personal communication skills and an ability to be pro-active. personal communication skills and an ability to be pro-active. The post will be subject to DBS checks. The post will be subject to DBS checks.

The role involves administrative support for the new Benefice The role involves administrative support for the new Benefice Priest (yet to be appointed) and Priest (yet to be appointed) and the development of a lay Mission and Ministry team. Leadership the development of a lay Mission and Ministry team. Leadership skills would be welcomed. skills would be welcomed.

Further details available from – Further details available from – Canon William Burke, Rural Dean of and Canon William Burke, Rural Dean of Fincham and Feltwell New Rectory, High Street, Fincham King’s Lynn PE33 9EL New Rectory, High Street, Fincham King’s Lynn PE33 9EL Email :[email protected] Email :[email protected]

Congratulations to Shouldham’s Geoff Hipper- Congratulations to Shouldham’s Geoff Hipper- son, who has been appointed Deputy Mayor of son, who has been appointed Deputy Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council. King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council. Geoff was elected to the borough council in Geoff was elected to the borough council in 1999, and is a former cabinet member for the 1999, and is a former cabinet member for the Environment. He was also a member of the orig- Environment. He was also a member of the orig- inal Freebridge Community Housing Board and inal Freebridge Community Housing Board and is currently on the resources and environmental is currently on the resources and environmental Congratulations panels and the planning committee. More re- Congratulations panels and the planning committee. More re- cently, Geoff has helped with the opening of the cently, Geoff has helped with the opening of the Mr Deputy King’s Arms community pub in Shouldham, and Mr Deputy King’s Arms community pub in Shouldham, and Mayor! is a member of the management team. He is Mayor! is a member of the management team. He is also Chairman of Shouldham Parish Council. also Chairman of Shouldham Parish Council.

Shouldham Ladybirds Shouldham Ladybirds The Ladybirds in Shouldham (formerly the Women’s Institute) The Ladybirds in Shouldham (formerly the Women’s Institute) meet on the third Tuesday of every month. Different topics/ meet on the third Tuesday of every month. Different topics/ crafts/speakers/visits are arranged for each meeting. We gather crafts/speakers/visits are arranged for each meeting. We gather at 8pm, usually in Shouldham Village Hall unless a different ven- at 8pm, usually in Shouldham Village Hall unless a different ven- ue is specified for a special event. The cost is £4 for non-Ladybird ue is specified for a special event. The cost is £4 for non-Ladybird members, which includes refreshments. If you’re interested in members, which includes refreshments. If you’re interested in further information, please contact either Lorna (01760 337089) further information, please contact either Lorna (01760 337089) or Sandra (Shouldham Post Office, 01366 347789). or Sandra (Shouldham Post Office, 01366 347789).

Defibrillator at the school Defibrillator at the school A reminder that Shouldham has a defibrillator located on the outside wall A reminder that Shouldham has a defibrillator located on the outside wall of St Martin’s Primary School, which members of the public have access of St Martin’s Primary School, which members of the public have access to at all times. The defibrillator is located on the right-hand side of the to at all times. The defibrillator is located on the right-hand side of the main entrance to the school building on the outside wall. main entrance to the school building on the outside wall. Zoe Bevan, Shouldham Parish Clerk Zoe Bevan, Shouldham Parish Clerk Dates for your diaries Dates for your diaries

Saturday 7th July, 9am-noon, throughout the village: SHOULDHAM YARD SALE. Saturday 7th July, 9am-noon, throughout the village: SHOULDHAM YARD SALE. For further information, please contact Emma (07754 001420). For further information, please contact Emma (07754 001420).

Dates for your diaries Dates for your diaries

Saturday 7th July, noon-4.30pm, Shouldham Village Green: SHOULDHAM FUN DAY. Saturday 7th July, noon-4.30pm, Shouldham Village Green: SHOULDHAM FUN DAY. The village fete extraordinaire, featuring the Marham Military Wives’ Choir, food and The village fete extraordinaire, featuring the Marham Military Wives’ Choir, food and craft stalls, fun dog show, bouncy castle, traditional games, pony rides, tombola, craft stalls, fun dog show, bouncy castle, traditional games, pony rides, tombola, grand draw, tug-of-war, teas, ice creams and the infamous greasy pole. grand draw, tug-of-war, teas, ice creams and the infamous greasy pole.

Tuesday 10th July, 2-4pm, Shouldham Village Green (in Village Hall if wet): Tuesday 10th July, 2-4pm, Shouldham Village Green (in Village Hall if wet): BLOOMING GREAT TEA PARTY FOR MARIE CURIE. Enjoy a cuppa and delicious BLOOMING GREAT TEA PARTY FOR MARIE CURIE. Enjoy a cuppa and delicious cakes, plus raffle prizes and bric-a-brac. Further details, Jane (01366 347452). cakes, plus raffle prizes and bric-a-brac. Further details, Jane (01366 347452).

Saturday 14th July, 7.30-11.30pm/midnight, Colt’s Hall Barn, Shouldham: SHOULD- Saturday 14th July, 7.30-11.30pm/midnight, Colt’s Hall Barn, Shouldham: SHOULD- HAM EVENING DINNER & DANCE. Excellent food; bar and music. Bring your friends HAM EVENING DINNER & DANCE. Excellent food; bar and music. Bring your friends along to this popular event in an amazing setting overlooking the lake at Colt’s Hall. along to this popular event in an amazing setting overlooking the lake at Colt’s Hall. Tickets, £12.50. No children. Details from Emma ([email protected]). Tickets, £12.50. No children. Details from Emma ([email protected]).

Saturday 21st July, noon-4pm, SUMMER FAYRE. Free entry. Saturday 21st July, noon-4pm, TOTTENHILL SUMMER FAYRE. Free entry.

Sunday 19th August, 10am-5pm, Wallington Hall: CRAFT & COUNTRY FAIR. Includ- Sunday 19th August, 10am-5pm, Wallington Hall: CRAFT & COUNTRY FAIR. Includ- ing an indoor art & craft fair, plus vintage vehicle parades, carriage driving displays, ing an indoor art & craft fair, plus vintage vehicle parades, carriage driving displays, birds of prey, trade stands, pony rides, food outlets and a licensed bar, plus a fly-past birds of prey, trade stands, pony rides, food outlets and a licensed bar, plus a fly-past by a Lancaster bomber. Admission £5 (under 5s free). No dogs allowed, except ser- by a Lancaster bomber. Admission £5 (under 5s free). No dogs allowed, except ser- vice dogs. For exhibitor, catering unit and trade-stand details, call 01553 672756. vice dogs. For exhibitor, catering unit and trade-stand details, call 01553 672756.

Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August, 10am to 5pm, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August, 10am to 5pm, All Saints’ Church: SHOULDHAM FLOWER FESTIVAL. The annual celebration of All Saints’ Church: SHOULDHAM FLOWER FESTIVAL. The annual celebration of floral arrangements. Also refreshments and bric-a-brac. If you can spare a couple of floral arrangements. Also refreshments and bric-a-brac. If you can spare a couple of hours to help, please contact Jennifer Malby on 347420 or Wendy on 347473. hours to help, please contact Jennifer Malby on 347420 or Wendy on 347473.

Friday 31st August (5pm-11pm), Saturday 1st September (noon-11pm), Sunday 2nd Friday 31st August (5pm-11pm), Saturday 1st September (noon-11pm), Sunday 2nd September (noon-6pm), The Green, Shouldham: THE KING’S ARMS SIXTH ANNU- September (noon-6pm), The Green, Shouldham: THE KING’S ARMS SIXTH ANNU- AL BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL. Over 30 real ales on draught, plus cider, the gin tent, AL BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL. Over 30 real ales on draught, plus cider, the gin tent, food – and plenty of live music. food – and plenty of live music.

Sunday 9th September: SHOULDHAM NEWS DEADLINE. The final date for copy for Sunday 9th September: SHOULDHAM NEWS DEADLINE. The final date for copy for the Autumn edition. If you have any news, views or details of forthcoming events (up the Autumn edition. If you have any news, views or details of forthcoming events (up to early December 2018), please contact Phil Harriss (01366 347244 or 01844 to early December 2018), please contact Phil Harriss (01366 347244 or 01844 238868/[email protected]). Or pop a note through the door of ‘Dunromin’ on the 238868/[email protected]). Or pop a note through the door of ‘Dunromin’ on the Green. Electronic, colour copies of the newsletter can be found at Green. Electronic, colour copies of the newsletter can be found at www.shouldham.info, Shouldham Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ www.shouldham.info, Shouldham Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/168280213739979/) and on the Parish Council website: http:// groups/168280213739979/) and on the Parish Council website: http:// shouldhampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/category/newsletters/ shouldhampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/category/newsletters/

Nature notes Nature notes Take time out for a walk in Shouldham Warren during the sum- Take time out for a walk in Shouldham Warren during the sum- mer: 2018 has to be the year of the foxglove, they are spectacular. mer: 2018 has to be the year of the foxglove, they are spectacular. And if you keep your ears open during your And if you keep your ears open during your walk, you’ll discover the birds are singing walk, you’ll discover the birds are singing their hearts out. We are so fortunate to have their hearts out. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful walks on our doorstep. Next such wonderful walks on our doorstep. Next time I’m out, I must try and watch the butter- time I’m out, I must try and watch the butter- flies. Liz Seymour flies. Liz Seymour

Shouldham Yard Sale Shouldham Yard Sale A yard sale will be held in ShouTldham on A yard sale will be held in ShouTldham on the morning of the Village Fete: Saturday the morning of the Village Fete: Saturday 7th July, from 9am until noon. For further 7th July, from 9am until noon. For further information, please contact information, please contact Emma (07754 001420). Emma (07754 001420).

Village Craft Fair Village Craft Fair We are planning to hold another Craft Fair We are planning to hold another Craft Fair in Shouldham in September. The date is in Shouldham in September. The date is yet to be confirmed and therefore more yet to be confirmed and therefore more details will follow, but if you are interested details will follow, but if you are interested in manning a stall or indeed coming along to the event, in manning a stall or indeed coming along to the event, please contact Maureen Austin (01366 347433/ please contact Maureen Austin (01366 347433/ [email protected]). [email protected]).

Village Hall bookings Village Hall bookings Shouldham Village Hall, complete with its brand new kitchen, is now available to Shouldham Village Hall, complete with its brand new kitchen, is now available to book for your parties and events. Please could village organisations remember book for your parties and events. Please could village organisations remember to book their dates as soon as possible, by phoning Ann Ayres on 01366 347669 to book their dates as soon as possible, by phoning Ann Ayres on 01366 347669 or email [email protected]. or email [email protected].

Magpie Centre news Magpie Centre news On Saturday May 19th, while millions were watching the wedding of Prince Har- On Saturday May 19th, while millions were watching the wedding of Prince Har- ry to Meghan Markle, three riders from the Magpie Centre, home of West Nor- ry to Meghan Markle, three riders from the Magpie Centre, home of West Nor- folk Riding for the Disabled Association, trounced the competition at Regional folk Riding for the Disabled Association, trounced the competition at Regional level to secure places in the RDA National Dressage and Countryside Challenge level to secure places in the RDA National Dressage and Countryside Challenge Championships, to be held at Hartpury, Gloucestershire on July 14th and 15th. Championships, to be held at Hartpury, Gloucestershire on July 14th and 15th. One of our biggest event of the year, the Craft and Country Fair, will be held on One of our biggest event of the year, the Craft and Country Fair, will be held on Sunday August 19th, from 10am to 5pm at Wallington Hall, South Runcton, PE33 Sunday August 19th, from 10am to 5pm at Wallington Hall, South Runcton, PE33 0EP. There are still a few pitches available for the Craft Fair, while trade stands 0EP. There are still a few pitches available for the Craft Fair, while trade stands and entries to the vintage vehicle parades, cars, motorbikes, lorries and tractors, and entries to the vintage vehicle parades, cars, motorbikes, lorries and tractors, are welcomed. For exhibitor, catering and trade stand details call 01553 672756. are welcomed. For exhibitor, catering and trade stand details call 01553 672756.

West Norfolk Wins lottery West Norfolk Wins lottery Big news from the Magpie Centre is that we have signed up as one of the first Big news from the Magpie Centre is that we have signed up as one of the first beneficiaries of the newly launched West Norfolk Wins lottery. West Norfolk beneficiaries of the newly launched West Norfolk Wins lottery. West Norfolk Wins (WNW), is the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s way of Wins (WNW), is the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s way of benefiting all West Norfolk charities. The lottery will benefiting all West Norfolk charities. The lottery will benefit good causes based in West Norfolk, with 60p benefit good causes based in West Norfolk, with 60p from every £1 ticket sold going to them. Players of from every £1 ticket sold going to them. Players of WNW can win £25,000 per month, plus smaller prizes. WNW can win £25,000 per month, plus smaller prizes. To play, just go online and visit: To play, just go online and visit: www.westnorfolkwins.co.uk or call 01553 341414, www.westnorfolkwins.co.uk or call 01553 341414, which is the Council’s WNW department. Then choose which is the Council’s WNW department. Then choose your beneficiary: we suggest West Norfolk Riding for your beneficiary: we suggest West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled. Well, we would, wouldn’t we? the Disabled. Well, we would, wouldn’t we? The Magpie Centre is in urgent need of paddock maintenance volunteers, espe- The Magpie Centre is in urgent need of paddock maintenance volunteers, espe- cially on Mondays. Therefore, if you fancy whizzing around the paddocks in a cially on Mondays. Therefore, if you fancy whizzing around the paddocks in a buggy, with a friend, getting lots of exercise and fresh air, plus helping a very buggy, with a friend, getting lots of exercise and fresh air, plus helping a very worthwhile cause, just call the Magpie Centre on 01553 810202. worthwhile cause, just call the Magpie Centre on 01553 810202.

Tottenhill Summer Fayre Tottenhill Summer Fayre Tottenhill Summer Fayre will take place on Saturday 21st July from noon to 4pm. Tottenhill Summer Fayre will take place on Saturday 21st July from noon to 4pm. Entry is free and the event will include a dog show (12.30pm, £1 per class per Entry is free and the event will include a dog show (12.30pm, £1 per class per entry) and a car boot (from 10am). entry) and a car boot (from 10am).

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Poems & a Pint RIP Poems & a Pint RIP With regret, we have decided to close Poems and a Pint at the King’s Arms. With regret, we have decided to close Poems and a Pint at the King’s Arms. Numbers have been dwindling and we would rather it was a Numbers have been dwindling and we would rather it was a pleasure and an inspiration than a chore. We may still run the pleasure and an inspiration than a chore. We may still run the odd ‘pop up’ event, which we will make sure to advertise odd ‘pop up’ event, which we will make sure to advertise through Shouldham News and the pub’s own publicity, but for through Shouldham News and the pub’s own publicity, but for the moment we sign off. Hoping that those who have attended the moment we sign off. Hoping that those who have attended and supported over the years have been introduced to some and supported over the years have been introduced to some new poets and poetry as well as introducing their own new poets and poetry as well as introducing their own favourites to other enthusiasts. Ros Ballaster favourites to other enthusiasts. Ros Ballaster

King’s Arms Quiz Night for Alzheimer’s Research King’s Arms Quiz Night for Alzheimer’s Research I had seen an advertisement on Facebook for ‘the Mighty Quiz’. It is run by I had seen an advertisement on Facebook for ‘the Mighty Quiz’. It is run by Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise awareness of dementia and to raise funds to Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise awareness of dementia and to raise funds to help with the fight against dementia. I know a few people who have lost rela- help with the fight against dementia. I know a few people who have lost rela- tives and who have been or still are directly affected by dementia, so thought tives and who have been or still are directly affected by dementia, so thought this would be a worthy cause – and, of course, who doesn’t love a pub quiz? this would be a worthy cause – and, of course, who doesn’t love a pub quiz?

About 80 people joined in the quiz and there were also quite a few spectators, About 80 people joined in the quiz and there were also quite a few spectators, making for a full pub. I wrote six rounds of questions, plus three table rounds making for a full pub. I wrote six rounds of questions, plus three table rounds and also gathered ‘ingredients’ for the ‘construction’ round – including plenty and also gathered ‘ingredients’ for the ‘construction’ round – including plenty of dried pasta! We provided chicken or veggie burgers at half time for the par- of dried pasta! We provided chicken or veggie burgers at half time for the par- ticipants. ‘Posh Charles’ from KLFM and Abbie Panks were the quiz master and ticipants. ‘Posh Charles’ from KLFM and Abbie Panks were the quiz master and mistress. mistress.

The winner won a round of drinks and possibly the smallest trophy in the The winner won a round of drinks and possibly the smallest trophy in the world (This is what happens when you buy online without checking measure- world (This is what happens when you buy online without checking measure- ments!), and the losing team came away with a wooden spoon. We had a ments!), and the losing team came away with a wooden spoon. We had a raffle, too, where lots of people including some of the kitchen suppliers donat- raffle, too, where lots of people including some of the kitchen suppliers donat- ed prizes. ed prizes. In total the evening raised £671! I have had a very positive response from the In total the evening raised £671! I have had a very positive response from the evening and people really seemed to enjoy it – especially the construction evening and people really seemed to enjoy it – especially the construction round! Jo Freeman (King’s Arms Chef) round! Jo Freeman (King’s Arms Chef)

Shouldham Cricket Day report Shouldham Cricket Day report Congratulations to the Bowls Club, who scraped through a hard-fought Congratulations to the Bowls Club, who scraped through a hard-fought and tantalising match against the Daisy Group team to win the much- and tantalising match against the Daisy Group team to win the much- coveted Shouldham Cricket Trophy for the second time, in this year’s coveted Shouldham Cricket Trophy for the second time, in this year’s Shouldham Annual Cricket Day which was held on Sunday June 3rd. Shouldham Annual Cricket Day which was held on Sunday June 3rd.

Games were played in a league format, with participants also including Games were played in a league format, with participants also including the Chalk and Cheese, Shouldham Football Club and a guest team from the Chalk and Cheese, Shouldham Football Club and a guest team from RAF Marham. The Bowls Club and the Daisy Group team emerged as RAF Marham. The Bowls Club and the Daisy Group team emerged as the top two in the league and so battled it out for the trophy. the top two in the league and so battled it out for the trophy.

The Bowls Club batted first in this 10-over final game and scored well The Bowls Club batted first in this 10-over final game and scored well over the average for the day reaching 102: a total that surely could not over the average for the day reaching 102: a total that surely could not be beaten. The Daisy Group team - all teenagers and younger (well be beaten. The Daisy Group team - all teenagers and younger (well maybe) - had nothing to lose and their positive attitude most certainly maybe) - had nothing to lose and their positive attitude most certainly wiped the confident smiles off the Bowls Club team as they came very wiped the confident smiles off the Bowls Club team as they came very close to catching them, reaching an astounding 92. What a spectacular, close to catching them, reaching an astounding 92. What a spectacular, exciting final match to wrap up the day! exciting final match to wrap up the day!

As always this was an outstanding event with lots of fun and laughter, As always this was an outstanding event with lots of fun and laughter, which would not have been possible without the support of the commu- which would not have been possible without the support of the commu- nity. So, a huge thank-you goes to the Parish Council, Shouldham Foot- nity. So, a huge thank-you goes to the Parish Council, Shouldham Foot- ball Club, Shouldham Bowls Club, the Ladybirds, Shouldham Entertain- ball Club, Shouldham Bowls Club, the Ladybirds, Shouldham Entertain- ments Committee, the Village Hall, the team that helped on Saturday ments Committee, the Village Hall, the team that helped on Saturday evening, to all the players and spectators and importantly to all the evening, to all the players and spectators and importantly to all the adults who provided nothing but encouragement and motivation to all adults who provided nothing but encouragement and motivation to all the younger players who participated on the day: excellent. See you the younger players who participated on the day: excellent. See you next year. Nigel Walsh next year. Nigel Walsh

Winners of the Shouldham Cricket Trophy: Winners of the Shouldham Cricket Trophy: 2014 – Chalk and Cheese 2014 – Chalk and Cheese 2015 – Shouldham Bowls Club 2015 – Shouldham Bowls Club 2016 – Chalk and Cheese 2016 – Chalk and Cheese 2017 – Shouldham Football Club 2017 – Shouldham Football Club 2018 – Shouldham Bowls Club 2018 – Shouldham Bowls Club

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Please contact Shouldham News if any of the details below change. Please contact Shouldham News if any of the details below change.

All Saints’ Church All Saints’ Church Vicar: Interregnum. Vicar: Interregnum. Church wardens: Brian and Ann Hullah (347814/[email protected]/ bbhul- Church wardens: Brian and Ann Hullah (347814/[email protected]/ bbhul- [email protected]). [email protected]). Bell ringing: practice night Thursday 7-8.30pm; contact Brian Hullah (347814). Bell ringing: practice night Thursday 7-8.30pm; contact Brian Hullah (347814).

Bowls Club Bowls Club New Clubhouse, Fairstead Grove, Shouldham (01366 347550). Whist drives on Fridays at New Clubhouse, Fairstead Grove, Shouldham (01366 347550). Whist drives on Fridays at 7.30pm. 7.30pm.

Bus services Bus services Shouldham has a bus service (the No.39, Monday to Saturday) to Marham and King’s Lynn, Shouldham has a bus service (the No.39, Monday to Saturday) to Marham and King’s Lynn, run by Lynx (http://www.lynxbus.co.uk/ 01553 611955). There are also occasional bus services run by Lynx (http://www.lynxbus.co.uk/ 01553 611955). There are also occasional bus services (the No.51) run to Norwich and Downham Market by Eagle Coaches (01760 755641/ (the No.51) run to Norwich and Downham Market by Eagle Coaches (01760 755641/ www.eaglescoaches.co.uk). www.eaglescoaches.co.uk).

Good Companions Good Companions A social club for the village’s older residents, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month A social club for the village’s older residents, meeting on the third Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm in the Village Hall. Contact: John Beckwith (01366 347853/ jbeck- from 2pm to 4pm in the Village Hall. Contact: John Beckwith (01366 347853/ jbeck- [email protected]). [email protected]).

Knitting and Nattering Knitting and Nattering This lively group meets every Monday from 3pm to 5pm at The King’s Arms to knit, natter (and This lively group meets every Monday from 3pm to 5pm at The King’s Arms to knit, natter (and sew) and to enjoy tea and homemade cake from the café. sew) and to enjoy tea and homemade cake from the café.

Ladybirds (formerly Shouldham Women’s Institute) Ladybirds (formerly Shouldham Women’s Institute) Contact: Sandra (01366 347789) or Lorna (01760 337089). Contact: Sandra (01366 347789) or Lorna (01760 337089).

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Scouting Scouting 2nd & Watlington beavers & cubs. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut next to 2nd Runcton Holme & Watlington beavers & cubs. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut next to the school in Runcton Holme. Contact: Bob Keens (01553 the school in Runcton Holme. Contact: Bob Keens (01553 810855/[email protected]). Beavers meet on Tuesday 5.30-7pm, cubs on 810855/[email protected]). Beavers meet on Tuesday 5.30-7pm, cubs on Wednesday 6.30-8pm. Wednesday 6.30-8pm. Rainbows. For girls aged five to seven. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 4.30-5.30pm Thurs- Rainbows. For girls aged five to seven. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 4.30-5.30pm Thurs- days. Contact: Poppy (Jane Rose-Land; 01366 347452/[email protected]). days. Contact: Poppy (Jane Rose-Land; 01366 347452/[email protected]). Brownies. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 6-7.15pm Thursdays. Brownies. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 6-7.15pm Thursdays. Contact: Brown Owl (Mandy Randle; 01366 388554/[email protected]). Contact: Brown Owl (Mandy Randle; 01366 388554/[email protected]). Guides. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 7.30-9pm Thursdays. Guides. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 7.30-9pm Thursdays. Contact: Guide Leader (Sarah Mac; 01366 501942/[email protected]). Contact: Guide Leader (Sarah Mac; 01366 501942/[email protected]).

Shouldham Football Club Shouldham Football Club Website: www.shouldhamfc.co.uk Website: www.shouldhamfc.co.uk Chairman: Phil Riedlinger 07881545357/[email protected]; vice-chair: Nigel Nixon Chairman: Phil Riedlinger 07881545357/[email protected]; vice-chair: Nigel Nixon (01366 347288); welfare officer: Nicola Smith (07867 (01366 347288); welfare officer: Nicola Smith (07867 523896/[email protected]); secretary: Anne Goodenough (07443 046104/ an- 523896/[email protected]); secretary: Anne Goodenough (07443 046104/ an- [email protected]). [email protected]).

Shouldham Oil Syndicate Shouldham Oil Syndicate Contact Mike Mann on [email protected] to be added to his mailing list. Contact Mike Mann on [email protected] to be added to his mailing list.

Shouldham Parish Council Shouldham Parish Council Contact: Zoe Bevan, parish clerk (01366 347840/[email protected]). Website: Contact: Zoe Bevan, parish clerk (01366 347840/[email protected]). Website: http://shouldhampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk. http://shouldhampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk.

Shouldham Post Office Shouldham Post Office Westgate Street, Shouldham (01366 347789). Open 9am-1pm, 2-5.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri; Westgate Street, Shouldham (01366 347789). Open 9am-1pm, 2-5.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri; 9am-noon Wed; 9am-1pm Sat. 9am-noon Wed; 9am-1pm Sat.

Shouldham Thorpe Allotment Society Shouldham Thorpe Allotment Society Contact: Graham Addly [email protected]. Contact: Graham Addly [email protected].

Toddler Group Toddler Group Contact: Suzie Sole ([email protected]). Contact: Suzie Sole ([email protected]).

Organisations, clubs and services Organisations, clubs and services Village Hall Village Hall Contact: Ann (01366 347669/ [email protected]). Contact: Ann (01366 347669/ [email protected]).

Village Events Committee Village Events Committee Contact: Emma ([email protected]). Contact: Emma ([email protected]).

Businesses Businesses If you would like your Shouldham-based business included in this directory, please contact If you would like your Shouldham-based business included in this directory, please contact Shouldham News. Shouldham News.

Chalk & Cheese Chalk & Cheese Contact Andrew & Bridget Archibald, 1 Eastgate Street, Shouldham (01366 Contact Andrew & Bridget Archibald, 1 Eastgate Street, Shouldham (01366 348039/[email protected]/www.bed-and-breakfast-west-norfolk.co.uk). 348039/[email protected]/www.bed-and-breakfast-west-norfolk.co.uk).

Elizabeth Fitzgerald Carter – Artist Elizabeth Fitzgerald Carter – Artist Figurative paintings and drawings in a variety of media. Also printed fine-art cards. Commis- Figurative paintings and drawings in a variety of media. Also printed fine-art cards. Commis- sions accepted. Contact 01366 348116 or [email protected]. sions accepted. Contact 01366 348116 or [email protected].

Keith Matthews Accountancy Keith Matthews Accountancy Contact 01366 347848/ [email protected]). Contact 01366 347848/ [email protected]).

King’s Arms King’s Arms www.kingsarmsshouldham.co.uk/ 01366 347410 www.kingsarmsshouldham.co.uk/ 01366 347410 Now owned by Shouldham Community Enterprises (SCE). SCE and Support Our King’s Arms Now owned by Shouldham Community Enterprises (SCE). SCE and Support Our King’s Arms (SOKA) can be contacted by emailing [email protected]. To book a meal at (SOKA) can be contacted by emailing [email protected]. To book a meal at the pub, please phone the manager, Ian Skinner, on 01366 347410. the pub, please phone the manager, Ian Skinner, on 01366 347410.

Keep up with the news! Keep up with the news! If you would like to keep up with news happening in our village and the local If you would like to keep up with news happening in our village and the local area, between the three-monthly editions ofShouldham News, please send area, between the three-monthly editions ofShouldham News, please send your email address to [email protected]. This will entitle you to an elec- your email address to [email protected]. This will entitle you to an elec- tronic edition of this newsletter– in colour! You can also find out what’s hap- tronic edition of this newsletter– in colour! You can also find out what’s hap- pening in Shouldham by joining the village Facebook page on: https:// pening in Shouldham by joining the village Facebook page on: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/168280213739979/. An increasing number of vil- www.facebook.com/groups/168280213739979/. An increasing number of vil- lagers have joined this Facebook page, which now provides an excellent means lagers have joined this Facebook page, which now provides an excellent means of communication for advertising events, lost pets, etc. of communication for advertising events, lost pets, etc.

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