AUG/SEPT 2019

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR COLTISHALL, HORSTEAD, STANNINGHALL, GREAT HAUTBOIS, SCOTTOW, BADERSFIELD, BELAUGH, HOVETON & WROXHAM

Girl Guides celebrate their INSIDE: new 'history' achievement

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Welcome! To our Summer issue covering both August and Compilation editors: Sue Stevenson, Katie Barry, David Pye September… hope you will enjoy reading it as ever, then October is [email protected] back to monthly. We welcome Belaugh to our circulation area – where nearly 50 homes and a couple more hundred readers are now receiving Compilation advisor: Emma Garwood the magazine and look forward to receiving their local news. So, our Distribution: Bernard Mann 01603 738892 thanks to our new deliverer there – and all of you who help get the [email protected] magazine out everywhere! Proof reader: Wendy Grodentz Honorary Accountant: Alan Mallett And more GOOD NEWS…. CONTRIBUTORS INFORMATION: Thank you for contributing to Marlpit SPECIAL OFFERS FOR OUR READERS: Marlpit Hospitality is editorial. Please check you have the correct content editor and address a new feature – with news of local hotels, restaurants pubs– which are below as they have changed. As early in the month as possible, deadline 11th of the month preceding publication. so popular at this time of year not only with tourists but our local diners! This edition highlights the distinguished Norfolk Mead Hotel – EDITORIAL: offering Marlpit readers a concession. Also, the “find it and you’ll like it Garden Kitchen”, a stylish Hoveton café offering a free starter or News, Councils, events, letters: dessert to you. Our neighbouring Beechwood Hotel in North Walsham [email protected] is also very special… and offering readers 10% off! Hope you like Letters and events: these offers – remember you MUST quote The Marlpit when booking. [email protected]

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3 COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD W I UPCOMING EVENTS BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Friday 30 August 2019 CA KE ST A LL Y um m y scrum ptious cakes for 2018 Biography/Drama/Music 134 mins 12A sale on Sunday 11th A ugust on the River Green is a foot-stomping celebration of Com m on Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead From 10.00am in aid of the New Priscilla Bacon singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek). The film Lodge A ppeal JUMBLE, CRA FT A ND BRIC-A -BRA C SA LE traces the meteoric rise of the band through their Saturday 12th October 2pm -4pm Church iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach Room s Coltishall. unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn A ll welcom e Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his band mates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music Everyone welcome, £4 entry on door, Raffle and The annual June / July Box Opening has Licenced bar taken place with the result that in 2019, boxholders have generously contributed a Mike & Alison Brown 01603 737504 total of £506.30 to The Children’s Society. The figure will be increased by reclaimed tax from the Inland Revenue where boxholders pay tax and have signed the Gift Aid declaration form. All boxholders are thanked very much for their donations that are greatly appreciated.

COLTISHALL AND h September 2019, from Friday 27t HORSTEAD 10am Sale of Cakes etc, and a Tombola GOOD NEIGHBOURS at WILL BE HOSTING: Bure Valley Railway Wroxham Station A with TEA PARTY Friends of Bure Valley Railway, & AT THE CHURCH ROOMS COLTISHALL Bufferstop Books ON Belaugh Road THURSDAY 12th SEPTEMBER Hoveton TEA AND CAKES PROVIDED NR12 8UU AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Please Come and Support IF YOU REQUIRE TRANSPORT PLEASE CALL Macmillan’s Cancer Appeal 07799 277455

4 NEW WILDFLOWER DISPLAY IN HORSTEAD

Congratulations and Dear Editors, thanks to Horstead Parish Council who I was saddened and appalled to see the vandalism have stopped cutting recently inflicted on the Lower Common. After an the wildflowers in the inspired programme of wildlife conservation along the grass on the edge which has been much admired, it now looks as “island” in front of though someone has been let loose on it with a pair of the Tythe Barn. rusty shears. It could not have happened at a worse time in the ecological cycle. The Lower Common is an amenity Heading towards Bux- of great value not only to local residents but also to ton now starts with a visitors who bring economic benefit to our community. It joyful and colourful is a place for our children to learn about the natural corner which is also environment and the importance of respecting and offering much needed conserving it. nectar to the insects While not wishing to denigrate the otherwise good work so vital for the polli- of the Commons Management team, it seems to me that nation of our crops. Where else could this be done in there is an urgent need for those who manage this our villages? Common to be accountable for their actions to our community. Perhaps The Marlpit could become a forum Anne Cryer for discussion of this issue?

Yours sincerely, Jonathan Bowman

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5 THE MARLPIT HOSPITALITY…Enjoy life! Use your local pubs, restaurants and hotels….And now The Marlpit is saving you money. This feature reminds you of our local hostelries, and in some cases offers our Marlpit readers MONEY OFF or a free extra when you tell our locals you saw their advert in the Marlpit when you book or buy…. The Norfolk Mead: a hidden Coltishall gem

15% OFF FOR MARLPIT READERS To launch our Marlpit loyalty series, The Norfolk Mead is delighted to offer 15% off your entire restaurant bill from Sunday - Thursday evenings when quoting MARLPIT (ts and cs apply; evening A la Carte menu only). There are new offers from the luxury venue all the time across their rooms, restaurant and spa treatments so please call the friendly team on 01603 737 531 and they can advise, or check the website at norfolkmead.co.uk or their social media channels.

Hidden away down Church Loke in the centre of Coltishall, The Norfolk Mead is a beautiful venue offering visitors the chance to get away from it all. Welcoming locals and tourists for the last six years, owners Anna and James have developed a relaxed and special experience across their rooms, restaurant, spa treatment rooms, and wedding and event space – The Garden Room. Their hard work is evident in their awards and accreditations including their recent entry into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame for five years of five star reviews from travellers and guests. They won ‘Best Boutique Stay’ in the Norfolk Muddy Stilettos awards, and have retained their AA Four Star Silver Country House Hotel grading, the 2 Star AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence for the restaurant; and been chosen as an accommodation provider in the English Parks National Experience Collection.

Regular offers advertised on their social media and website include a monthly spa treatment package, an afternoon tea and spa treatment deal, and a dine and stay promotion. Call and chat to one of the friendly team, as they can usually be flexible to suit special requests. Owner Anna Duttson commented: “We are very lucky to have a dedicated, close knit team of 40 staff who all buy in to our goal to provide excellence in hospitality. We love to welcome guests from the local villages. As an independent, family-run and local business, we are proud of our luxury offering, and of the opportunity to promote Norfolk as a destination.” Samantha Ford, Office Manager said: “We are always open to residents and non-residents for tea and coffee in the lounge, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, cocktails in our bar, spa treatments and hire of our day boat." Executive Chef Damien Woollard added “We work hard to develop innovative and exciting daily menus, as well as our monthly tasting evenings. We will continue to be creative, use the best, fresh locally-sourced ingredients and delight our guests.” Catherine Howard, Manager of The Norfolk Mead Treatment Rooms said: “Our bespoke and high quality treatments can be combined with a light lunch or afternoon tea, taken in one of our comfy lounges or private walled garden. We use natural products with a personal touch to offer complete luxury and relaxation.”

6 Beechwood Hotel offers readers 10 per cent off

A 10 per cent concession is being offered to Marlpit readers by The Beechwood Hotel in North Walsham, one of the leading small hotels in North Norfolk, which has just gained even greater national recognition of its status. Owner Hugh Asher told us: “We are a 4 star Hotel with a reputation for excellent customer service and two AA rosettes for fine dining. TripAdvisor ranks us no 1 in Norfolk, In the top 10 in the UK for customer service and in the top 10 for romantic hotels. We are the only hotel in Norfolk to receive the Travellers choice award.”

10% concession to Marlpit readers “Your Marlpit readers 10 per cent reduction concession is available open to residents and non-residents for Breakfast, Sunday Lunch, Dinner and Afternoon Teas.”

Visit England says of the Beechwood: “The hotel is centrally located but the well tended grounds, gardens and spacious gravel car park create almost a ‘country house hotel’ feel. An oasis in the centre of the town. Guests can choose to relax in the lounge bar or the small sitting room at the rear of the house which overlooks the gardens too. The dining room offers most convivial surroundings in which guests can relax, enjoy efficient, attentive service and high quality, exceptionally well executed menus.”

Hugh says: “Your readers are very welcome, should mention the Marlpit when booking for the 10 per cent concession. We’re a dog friendly hotel too, please call the hotel direct to book in to one of our dog friendly rooms.”

www.beechwood-hotel.co.uk 01692 Cromer Road, North Walsham NR28 0HD.

01692 403231

7 Find and enjoy this tasty Garden Kitchen CONCESSIONS FOR MARLPIT READERS

If you haven’t already found it, The Garden Kitchen Cafe at Hoveton Hall really is a hidden gem for the summer holidays. And offering Marlpit readers a concession.

Plenty of outside space for kids to enjoy without having to pay admission charges to enter the formal gardens. Relax with a simple cappuccino and a slice of cake or enjoy something delicious from the main menu.

The vibe goes from a relaxed daytime eatery to something a little more special by night where you might just want to indulge in a cocktail or sample the delicious wine list. The courtyard setting transports you to a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a delicious menu and great service. Whether you’re looking for a multi-course meal or a simple coffee and cake, Head Chef, Alex Firman and his team have it covered.

Situated on the edge of the Hoveton Hall Estate, the cafe is about as authentic as it gets. Many of the herbs and leaves have been grown within the grounds and much of the lamb and game has been reared onsite too.

The courtyard is beautifully decked out with patio plants and large orange parasols; at times is feels more like Provence than Norfolk. There’s a relaxed paddock area too, complete with garden games and deck chairs for those wanting to run their children and relax in the sun.

If the weather is a little more ‘British’ then the rustic hay barn and cart shed provide another unique setting to enjoy the seasonal and locally sourced food. The Garden Kitchen is open Sunday- Friday from 10-4:30pm.

Evenings then Garden Kitchen is open until late from Wednesday to Friday. Definitely book up though as it’s proving very popular, especially on Friday evenings when the courtyard comes alive with live music.

If you mention The Marlpit when booking then Alex and his team will give you a free starter or dessert.

As for the winter months, Garden Kitchen has traditionally closed its barn doors but this year the courtyard and outbuildings will come into their own during the festive period… watch this space!

www.thegardenkitchencafe.co.uk 01603 784 500 8 9 ColtiFest 2019 - oh what a day! Organiser Harriet Getley rounds up that wonderful event

ColtiFest was a lot to organise and at times we weren’t quite sure how it was all going to turn out. I think everyone would agree it turned out to be a fabulous day and what really struck me was how many people helped to make it a success. As the day progressed, I realised that things that we had planned were just happening around me and so the day’s events rolled on. I remember looking up Church Street and seeing a good crowd of people gathered around the Church listening to Roxanne’s Heritage talk and realised that things were going well. Norfolk Wildlife Trust had a good attendance for their guided walks on the upper common as did Neville for his walk to Belaugh. SecretSUP had Harriet, ColtiFest organiser paddle boarders and Maxine had people for yoga…. the programme of was working!

The music kicked off with the fabulous Norwich Rock Choir and carried on all day with all the bands playing for nothing which was very generous. James Matthews, who organised the music line up, has some amazing musical friends and finished the night with his own band the Johnny Jump Band. His son, Aaron, did a grand job of comparing and was perhaps the surprise star of the stage in the afternoon with his university friend Hayley (the lady with the BIG VOICE). One of several super choirs who sang Secret SUPs spot kingfishers The real life characters of the Wizard of Oz trail deserve a special mention as they brought the story to life and provided much entertainment along the yellow brick The Secret’SUP road: the tin man in his hot costume, the scarecrow team embraced with his wit and the lion with his energetic, Muhammad Coltifest this year Ali like rendition of ‘we’re off to see the Wizard’. Thank by taking out you to all the Girl Guides who became flying monkeys groups of local and scared us out of the poppy field and to Chris paddlers for a Engelsen who pulled off another charismatic mini tour of our performance as the Wizard himself with Peter on the beautiful River trumpet and organ at the church. Bure. The ‘flotilla’ paddled ColtiFest managed to raise a staggering £2000 (final alongside the figure to be confirmed) thanks lower common to many onlookers’ delight before to the generous heading up to the quieter stretch beyond the donations and Rising Sun. Amongst the splashes and laughter, the fund-raising early group was treated to some of the best efforts of the day. kingfisher sightings of the year whilst both groups Other local enjoyed the company of the tiny cygnets and their charities including parents. Standing on water has never been easier… the Girl Guides, if you’re tempted then give them at shout! the Preschool and Just one of many fancy dress stars www.secretsup.co.uk the Church (Open Tower donations totalled around £300!) had the Just one of many fancy dress stars opportunity to raise money for their own organisations. 10 The Bure Valley Football club raised a staggering £375 from their footballing efforts in the church field and donated ALL their money to ColtiFest – thank you Ted & Roy. I would also like to thank Nicole who volunteered to help people park at the top of Rectory Road and sat there all afternoon for 2 cars! (We’ll know for next year!). A tasty cake competition

There is a very long list of thank you's and I Everyone enjoyed ColtiFest would still forget to mention everyone who helped us. So, instead I would like to highlight a few personal ones that, for me illustrate what a truly fantastic, community-orientated, joint effort Coltifest was - people were happy to help and get involved. Thank you to:

● Sam who manned the crockery stall all day and had no idea when he woke up that that was what he was going to be doing that day. ● Julie & Celia who massaged all day and donated their takings to ColtiFest. ● Graham and Colin who helped direct the traffic and see people safely across the road (a job no one wanted to do). ● Colin who brought a fire engine from Norfolk Fire Museum. ● All the star bakers who cooked for the cake stall. ● All the children who helped run stalls in the fete: one young lad took it upon himself to sell the ColtiFest badges at the end of the day and made a tidy sum for the cause!

If you enjoyed the day perhaps you would like to think about getting Vintage pictures of how Coltishall was involved in the planning of ColtiFest 2020…. Your friendly bellringing team

The Tower was delighted to take part in Coltifest and what a splendid day it was! We fixed up our banner, swept the cobwebs from the tower's 90 steps to the roof, and set up the tables for teas, cakes and other refreshments just in time; the first guests were arriving as we were laying out the cakes! We soon had our first intrepid visitors and were able to start the complicated sequencing of climbers going up and climbers coming down; by the end of the day the task of herding cats would have been child's play!

Experience from previous years meant that we managed the queue of those wanting to go up by doing it in stages; first to the Ringing Chamber for a short explanatory talk about the bells and what they would see, then the group would climb the sixty-odd steps to the Bell Chamber where they could see the bells, really appreciate how big (and how loud!) they are, and then up the last steps to the final climb out onto the roof to enjoy the view, take photos, and then, when it was safe, make the slow descent back down the 90 steps to the ground without meeting either of the next groups coming up!.

Everyone was in a great festive mood and even those who had a considerable wait for their turn were happy and smiling, (at least when I looked!). When four o'clock came we still had climbers but we stayed open so that everyone who had wanted to could have their climb. So it is with a big 'thank you' to everyone who helped, by cake-baking for us, for managing the refreshment-hungry crowds, for explaining how things worked with the bells and for ensuring that everyone on the roof was safe, and in so doing raising much- needed funds for the Tower. And, lastly, if those climbers who expressed an interest in having a bellringing 'taster session' could contact our Tower Captain, Mike Gander (details in the Marlpit Directory), he would be delighted. 11 Do you know? New Coltishall Centre hosts

Girl Guides history By Paul Thomas

Girl Guides and Brownies in The Marlpit region are celebrating – and we congratulate them on the past months and decades of achievements, many of which have happened in the Girlguiding Coltishall area.

The biggest new achievement for Norfolk is just open - creating and running a new Archive Resource Centre in Hautbois. This both helps run activities – but also collects and records the history and contents of the county’s past century since Coltishall Guides were formed in 1917 – and Coltishall Brownies started in 1919. Some of the guides' great team: Left to right: Emily The centre is in a new building on Great Hautbois Road, part of the Sparrow, aged 18. is on the Youth Advisory Panel. Now an Archangel, started at 5 as a Rainbow. overall guiding centre. The Hautbois estate was bequeathed to Helen Green, County Archivist, has travelled much Girlguiding Anglia in 1984 by the Patteson sisters, Philippa and Beth, of the world on Girl Guides activity. Ann Ottoway, who devoted their lives to guiding in Norfolk as well as further afield. ARC team volunteer with 54 years experience. The centre’s building started in March 2016 and opened in June 2016 Aileen Beck, a volunteer for 34 years. including two rooms to store more than 30,000 items of history, past and present uniforms, badges and other aids and tools of guiding progress. Since then they have built up a team of weekly volunteers who service hundreds of visitors of all ages coming to see the history of guiding.

The Marlpit was invited to meet local members – from Rainbows (aged 5-7), Brownies (7-10,) Guides (10-14) and Rangers (14-18) – plus their county and local volunteers, some of whom have been active in guiding for more than half a century.

Helen Green is the County Archivist and former County Commissioner who has trained members not only here but also in the Berlin and The Hague, Caribbean, and Bermuda. A new helper is 18-year-old Emily Sparrow who joined as a Rainbow, aged five. Today she is an ARCangel, advising on the Youth Advisory Panel. Emily has been to India, Canada and Switzerland. Movingly, Emily Sparrow told me her assessment of the Girl Guiding cause: “To help educate, gain global awareness and teach people to accept and appreciate everyone globally. And to have fun.” Long-established is ARC team volunteer Ann Ottaway with more than 50 years guiding since she was seven. Aileen Beck is another volunteer with 34 years of girl guiding behind her. Much happens at the Archive Resource Centre. As all activities are run by volunteers, income is always vital, from various causes. As an example, the new centre almost immediately caught the eye of a local film-making company which has just shot scenes there. Another exciting occasion was when one of their well-known leaders celebrated her 90th birthday at the centre. Lots of her friends were able to come and help her remember many happy years spent as a member of the great Norfolk Guide Family.

During the year several groups have had tea with one of their past founders, Lady Olave Baden-Powell (a re- enactment by one of their staff in character) and again there was much laughter and reminiscing while enjoying a cream tea. The venue is used often for groups of girls to come and have sessions where their guiding history comes to life – this includes dressing up and learning about what Guides did during the wars.

12 The Coltishall centre hosts, aids and also helps run elsewhere in the county much guiding activity. Helen Green told us: “Norfolk County also held an International Jamboree last year with Norfolk Scouts, part of which was to deliver activities to engage all ages in hands-on heritage activities. 7,000 engaged in these activities at the camp attended by 5000 young people and 2000 staff, including members from over the UK and more than 20 other countries.” Girlguiding has about 500,000 members in the UK, ten million globally and is the largest girls’ organization in the world.

There is a fairly new building in Coltishall that has caught the eye of an American film company. It is Girlguiding Norfolk’s Archive Resource Centre, but it is not as dusty and drear as its name suggests. The building resembles many American public buildings and there was great excitement when a local Where guiding history comes alive! film company asked if they could use it for some of their shots. It was lights, action and cameras as the main hall became a doctor’s waiting room in a murder story. The company were easily able to transpose the room and have shots through the windows for different views. The dreadful deed actually took place in the “waiting room” or the meeting room of the centre.

The team were obviously impressed as they later came back and this time, they wanted the centre to be an American school. Desks and notice boards were added, and another successful day of filming took place. Now that the company know how versatile the building can be, they have promised to come back when they can. The programmes are in a series on the Discovery Channel – can you spot us on there?

Another exciting occasion was when one of our well-known leaders celebrated her 90th birthday at the centre. Lots of her friends were able to come and help her remember many happy years spent as a member of the great Norfolk Guide Family.

During the year several groups have had tea with Lady Olave Baden Powell (one of our staff in character) and again there was much laughter and reminiscing together while enjoying a delightful cream tea. The venue is used often for groups of girls to come and have sessions were their guiding history comes to life – they dress up and learn about what guides did during the wars.

This versatile space is not only for the use of guides. Several groups have used it for other meetings such as training sessions, evening meetings and birthday parties. The archives are locked away and the public have the use of a nice room 5m x 6.4m with doors leading onto a patio area with a handy picnic table. There is a kitchen with a combo microwave and fridge and also the important tea/coffee making facilities. For training sessions there is the use of a flip chart and projector and free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the building.

The ARC is easily located in the village of Coltishall, only 8 miles from Norwich. There is adequate parking and two disabled spaces.

The ARC will be open for Heritage Open Days 21 and 22 September.

For details of prices and booking forms, or to book an appointment to view the venue and discuss your requirements contact Helen on 07711 092 176. Alternatively you can contact the ARC building on 01603 737 972 or [email protected]

13 Coltishall Allotment Association…. Welcome from the Coltishall Allotment Committee!

By way of an introduction, we are responsible for the allotment site on Rectory Road in Coltishall. We each hold one (or more!) plots on the site and enjoy growing a whole variety of crops and flowers. The site itself consists of over 70 plots, with a typical plot size being around 210 square metres. At the far end of the site we have an apple orchard - this orchard is there for the enjoyment of all the community. Last year we enjoyed bumper apple crops - fingers crossed for something similar this year. Take a wander down and see for yourselves! The apples typically ripen from September onwards. News from the Allotment ..We're in the height of summer, and as you would expect, the allotment is in full swing. On any nice day, you will undoubtedly see a number of plot holders toiling (or nattering) away. It's a combination of reaping the rewards and battling the weeds at this time of year. Watering is a daily requirement - last years drought caused real difficulties, and a number of crop failures. You might think that the time for starting off new crops is over, with spring and early summer behind us - not true. Now is the time for sowing those last quick maturing crops for harvesting before winter sets in, such as turnips and salad leaves. It is also time for sowing and/or planting out crops to overwinter, such as spring cabbages. Grass cutting is another big job throughout summer. The Parish Council send someone through on a ride on mower at regular intervals to keep the main path through the allotment trim. Regular walkers will have noticed the main path becoming much narrower over the years, with the banks of nettles encroaching ever more. This has happened as a result of waste being left in the banks, meaning the mowers are unable and unwilling to mow too close in case of damage to their equipment. We ask that everyone remain vigilant, and alert the committee to any known instances of waste being left in the banks. With everyone on board, we would like to get those nettle banks back against the boundaries where they belong. One of the most enjoyable things about working an allotment plot is being able to share your winnings with friends and family. Now is the time we see gluts of beans, courgettes and tomatoes. Some for yourself, some for friends, some for chutney! You will also see a quite a few chickens throughout the site - with the long days, they are laying plentifully. Many an omelette for dinner! We are very lucky in Coltishall that it is relatively easy to get hold of an allotment plot - the waiting list is often short or non-existent. If you have any interest in growing your own, please do get in touch. Autumn is a wonderful time to take one on because you have the dormant season ahead of you to get yourself set up ready for spring sowing. Jobs for August ● Harvest, harvest, harvest! Berries are plentiful and we see the start of the summer fruiting vegetables - tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers; ● Dry out garlic and onions for winter storage; ● Sow the last of your seeds for quick maturing crops to harvest this year, such as carrots and turnips, or for crops for overwintering, such as spring cabbages; ● Keep weeding and watering! ● Arrange for holiday cover to ensure watering and harvesting continue whilst you are away; ● Plant strawberry plants or runners. Jobs for September ● Harvest remaining summer fruit and vegetables - beans, sweetcorn, plums; and the first of the autumn crops - leeks, maincrop potatoes, apples, pears; ● Tend to your compost heap - fill with plant remains as soon as crops finish and turn it regularly; ● Sow green manures to suppress weeds and to re-nourish the soil in now empty beds; ● Cut down asparagus; ● Ripen pumpkins ready for Halloween - remove leaves to allow the sun to reach the fruit. Theresa Dean of Coltishall Allotment Committee 14 15 Osteopathy in Coltishall

There are more than 5,000 Osteopaths in the UK, 70 in Norfolk, with 2 right here on your doorstep in Coltishall! The Osteopathy clinic was set up in 2006 opposite St Johns Church but now resides in the the footcare clinic besides Londis. The business has gone from strength to strength with clinics established now in Cromer and Sheringham. We have over 3,000 clients across the Broads, Norwich and North Norfolk coast, from all walks of life and of all ages. At the moment our youngest client is 6 months and our most senior 92 years young. What makes our work so interesting is the variety of problems brought to us. There is no typical day! You may treat a farmer with sciatica, a jogger with a sprained ankle, a child with a sore neck from too much ‘study’ (aka gaming), someone recovering from hip surgery and many people with back pain whether from sailing, gardening or just picking a letter up from the mat! And what makes our work so rewarding is that it’s safe and effective. Osteopathy is manual therapy, a mixture of massage, articulation and manipulation; but we also do Ultrasound, Medical Acupuncture and strapping, with advice on lifestyle, exercise and posture. Treatment can be very gentle or very firm depending on what’s necessary but we always start with a chat to get the full picture and make a diagnosis. We are healthcare professionals trained in Osteopathy for 4 years at University and with 25 years of experience between us. We are registered with the General Osteopathic Council and fully insured. Don’t suffer in silence! Bring your aches and pains to us and let’s see if we can diagnose the problem and treat it. Osteopathy works! Ring our receptionists today for an appointment with Barbara Hunter or Alex Sartori NORTH COAST OSTEOPATHS 01603 736238

information on 01603 738555 or [email protected] Wroxham Hoveton & Belaugh For any more information please contact us via Peter on 01603 782733 or [email protected], and/or Twinning Association see the website: http://www.wroxham-hb- Our trip to La Pommeraye and Montjean-sur-Loire, on twinning.org.uk/ 7th – 13th August, will see 37 members will visit old and new friends over there. I’m sure we shall have a great time, with great French food and wine, and visiting vineyards, the nearby city of Angers, and the magnificent chateau of Versailles en route, plus of course, the fantastic evening spectacular show of Puy du Fou, not forgetting the wonderful, warm hospitality of our hosts. We had a taste of this warm hospitality on 26th July at our pre-trip social (courtesy of Robert & Margaret [surname?]), which was again a very convivial evening. Itineraries for the trip were given out, questions answered, food and drink consumed; in all, a good time! There was a French Conversation session at Jane and Phil Youatt’s house in Wroxham, for a select gathering of four, but they enjoyed discussing vocabulary needed for our trip. They will reconvene in September after the trip. Contact Jane for more information on 01603 782496 or [email protected] The Association’s Book Club choice in July was “The Death of Mrs Westaway” by Ruth Ware, which most people seemed to enjoy. Sue can supply more

16 Welcome to Belaugh news The Preston Rooms – The Village Hall - restored village sign

After a lengthy restoration, the Belaugh village sign was Hopefully by the time you are reading this we will have re-erected on Belaugh had a successful Village Fete and raised much needed Staithe in July. funds for St Swithins Church and the Preston Rooms. The next event we are holding is The Potato Weigh-In and The sign, designed by Supper on August 9th. It is always good fun, especially if local resident Catherine you actually have some potatoes in your bucket after all Smith in 1991, depicts these months of watering and nurturing (and it hasn’t ex- various aspects of our local heritage. The actly been easy in this heatwave, has it?). The difference church on the hill which in the potato weights is interesting to say the least, last dominates our village; year’s winner had a whopping 6lb 11oz in her bucket, and the flying herons and eel someone else had nothing at all! The dishes produced for reflect our riverside the supper containing potatoes, (in some form or another) position and the outline of the eel made to are always a brilliant selection, we’ve had everything from resemble a Viking helmet chocolate cake to pizza. This event is held on a Thursday, pays tribute to the ninth so put it on your calendar, 7pm in the Preston Rooms. century domination of East Anglia by the Whilst on the subject of growing, don’t forget to make a Vikings. note of the Village Show on September 1st . Schedules for Entry were sent out in last month’s issue. If you really Our gratitude and thanks go to Richard Adamek for his don’t want to enter, perhaps you’d consider coming down patience and hard work in undertaking such a restoration the Hall to view, at around 4pm. project. Secretary Norman Evans, Chairman Belaugh Parish Meeting. News from Broadland The NALEP will discuss the proposals with businesses and other partners as there is still more work to be done to District Council prepare the draft strategy which should be issued in late Autumn.

The Government have asked all parts Following last months ‘News from Broadland’, several of England to develop their own concerned residents have contacted me about North Industrial Strategies and the New Norfolk District Councils proposal to build 2150 home in Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (NALEP) have been North Walsham as part of their draft plan, without holding workshops which I have attended, to develop a addressing the problem of additional traffic on the Local Industrial Strategy for our region, and this subject arterial roads into Norwich. If you are concerned about will be the main topic of discussion at the next Broadland the problem of increasing levels of traffic in Coltishall & Business Breakfast. Horstead if this scheme is approved, please make a The Industrial Strategy is focussed on productivity and sets representation to North Norfolk District Council’s out a foundation to tackle the UK’s long running planning department [email protected] or productivity challenges, as well as highlighting a need to telephone 01263 513811. adapt to changing technology and social needs to drive If you have any questions relating to these matters, future growth. please don’t hesitate to contact me. In the Norfolk & Suffolk area there are three large scale opportunities where we have the strongest competitive advantages, which are, Agri-food & Agri-tech, Clean Jo Copplestone energy, ICT & Digital. Each of these strategic opportunities 01603 860840 provides scope for highly skilled jobs in our communities, Email: [email protected] which will help our area to become the UK centre of clean, low carbon inclusive growth, delivering sustainable high- tech food production and energy generation. 17 CRUISING ON THE BROADS NINETEENTH CENTURY STYLE

The passing of the East Norfolk Railway Act in 1876, which brought the railway from London to Wroxham, and thence to Buxton and westwards, had two major consequences: first, traders found a speedier and more reliable method of moving goods from one place to another than being tied to the region’s waterways and second, the Broads boatyards, no longer able to make a living from building and hiring out wherries for goods transport, had to find another outlet. They turned to building and hiring out pleasure boats. The result was the transformation of the Broads into a popular holiday destination. The railways had already brought day trippers of all classes to the coast at places like Cromer, Gt Yarmouth and Sheringham, of course, but towards the end of the c19, sailing trips on the Broads became more fashionable, particularly for the man about town, who could combine sailing with a little fishing or shooting. Amongst others, Jarrolds published a tour guide in the late 1890s “The Handbook to the Broads and Rivers of Norfolk and Suffolk” by G C Davies, a mix of travelogue and guidebook. In it the reader is informed that “Coltishall…is superior to most Norfolk villages, and contains some old houses with rounded gables, and a fine church. The great business of the place is malting, and many men labour as maltsters in winter and boat-builders in summer, so that summer is the time to get a boat built at Coltishall when either Allen or Collins will build you one at a reasonable rate.” Further up river of course is Horstead, but the only item of interest there, Davies declares, is Horstead Mill. Ernest R Suffling’s “Land of the Broads” (c.1893), is more effusive, admiring Coltishall and Belaugh in some detail but as for Horstead: the only comment is, “Horstead cum Stanninghall1 contains a new church and the remains of an old one,” – and no mention of the Mill! Advice to the tourist in both books makes it clear that neither author considers a Broads sailing holiday as really suitable for a lady, the onboard accommodation being rather basic, with separate cabins not always provided. Some larger boats had plumbing of sorts including a W.C., and there were lockers for storage as well as cooking facilities, but no electricity or refrigeration was available. Both authors advise bringing all basic necessities with you: shops, they warn, being few and far between. Often boat hire included a crewman to handle the boat and a ‘boy’ to assist, cook, wash up, clean and do all the other menial jobs, so that any ability in those directions was not required. Suffling sums up what is for him the uniqueness of the Broads: “For a study in quaintness…Here are the windmills and wherries, the red and white cattle, and picturesque peasantry…” With regard to the last, he devotes a whole chapter to, “The Characteristics and Dialect of East Norfolk Natives,” commenting that, not only do they have a limited vocabulary, wear billy-cock hats and buskins, but also that they, “are exceedingly superstitious, even in these days of enlightenment; but doubtless much of this is due to ignorance…” Davies, on the other hand, takes a more considered attitude, and rather than denigrating the locals, points out that river banks had owners who were to be respected, that wildlife was not there to be potted at, rubbish should not be dumped in the water or left on the bank, that steam launches running at full speed were antisocial, as was wild carousing into the early hours, and (aimed at any ladies braving the Broads) please don’t pick armfuls of wild flowers, play the piano at any time in our out of season (what, on a boat??) or turn out before 8.00am when the men might be bathing.

Those were the days.

18 August at the Museum of the Broads

It’s holiday time! Bring the family to enjoy the summer sunshine by the river. Each Wednesday in August is a different, special event

Steam and Sail: 7th and 28th August – we are offering a unique opportunity to travel on our Victorian steam boat, Falcon from the Museum to Barton Broad for a trip on an Edwardian wherry yacht, courtesy of the WYCT, before returning back to the Museum by steam. The cost is £25, there are 4 trips each day, and booking is via Eventbrite, or at the Museum in advance. See the Museum’s ‘Things to Do’ page online. Please note, there are no facilities on either boat or at Barton Broad. Please wear suitable clothing – or come dressed in period costume if the weather allows!

Family Art Activity: Wed 14 August –Use textiles and natural materials to create artworks inspired by Broads wildlife and landscapes. With artist, Jo Couldrey. Take a river trip (extra charge).

Family Wildlife Day: Wed 21 August - Meet the RSPB and Suffolk Wildlife Trust to see how you can encourage wildlife. Wildlife themed activities and the chance to spot water wildlife on a river trip (extra charge).

Sail to Barton Regatta: Sun 25 and Mon 26 Aug - Take our steam boat, Falcon, to watch the racing at Barton Regatta. £10 adult, £5 child. Check out our special exhibition, the Lost Railway of the Broads, and take a river trip on our steam boat, Falcon, or on our electric boat, Marsh Harrier. Dogs are always welcome, in the Museum and on the boats.www.museumofthebroads.org.uk ,Twitter or Facebook @MuseumBroads. Open Sun to Fri, 1000 to 1630.The Poor’s Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA, 01692 581681

Calling all Local organisations would like to donate to the raffle or simply Adventurers get behind the Broads Adventure Series, then please and Volunteers! contact either Sarah or Giles at: A first for Coltishall is happening this Autumn in the form broadsadventureseries@gmai of a Triathlon, but with a twist! The traditional swim leg is l.com. being swapped for stand-up paddle boarding which seems Participate, volunteer or to be really catching on in our village. The Broads support… let’s get our village Adventure Series is being run from the Hautbois Activity behind the Broads Adventure Centre on 6th October, showcasing our beautiful Bure Series! Valley. Participants will take on a 3K paddle followed by a 40K bike ride and a 10K trail run. Entries can be taken via local farmer, Henry Gurney www.broadsadventureseries.com. If, however, the physical challenge sounds a bit much then there are plenty of other ways to get involved! Event organisers, Sarah and Giles Bradford from Coltishall, are looking for volunteers. If you have a special skill to bring to the party or fancy being a marshal, then you’ll be warmly welcomed into the team.

The Broads Adventure Series is proud to be supporting Nelson’s Journey, a local charity which supports children from bereaved families. A big raffle will be run on the day to raise valuable funds and so far there’s a brand new Fitness instructor, Emily Plumb and local teacher, Chris Wall Hatha stand-up paddle board up for grabs. If any local 19 Local Learning

A very successful programme of classes for adults … has been offered by the Workers Educational Association (WEA) in local villages over many years. “We’re a really friendly bunch”, says Wroxham resident Mike Bugden who coordinates a programme of summer courses, many of which take place partly outdoors. “This summer we have had groups delving into fascinating buildings, learning about historic technologies or getting to know more about the county’s wildlife. High point of all these events is the consistent breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm of all of the lecturers and the generosity of owners of places we have visited“ There are local WEA branches that are organised by volunteers in Hoveton, Blofield, Aylsham and North Walsham. During this autumn and next spring, they will be offering daytime courses taught by expert tutors who will introduce you to topics which may catch your attention for a variety of reasons. For example, in Hoveton on Wednesday mornings, learning more about “The Russian World up to WW2” with Gale Carruthers who will give more insights into what has driven that country’s history up to the present day, informed by her years living in the country in the middle of the nineteen hundreds. Starting in January Mark Felton looks at Britain’s role in China from 1839 to the handover of Hong Kong in 1997, again giving a fascinating background to the events currently unfolding there. In Blofield, starting on 24th September, tutor Mary Fewster will take us through the ways in which East Anglia had been defended from the Middle Ages through to the start of 20th Century. In marked contrast, Fiona Savage’s course, which follows in January, focuses on the Women Painters of the Norwich School. Also in January, again keeping to this feminist theme, in North Walsham Ian Chipperfield explores women’s fashions of the second half of the nineteenth century. Preceding this in September and again following a design theme, Fiona Fitzgerald will start by looking at the impact industrialisation has made on the home. She will then discuss what ‘Design’ is and how to ask questions about any object, particularly a chair. The Association also offers an extensive programme of courses in central Norwich and more widely across the county, for those who feel able to travel. The WEA has itself been around for over a century and started by offering classes and courses to industrial and agricultural workers, bringing them mental liberation and mutual support at times of great hardship during and after WW1. The name ‘Workers Educational Association’ continues to this day bringing mental stimulation, encouraging personal research and building our local communities. To find out more about current courses with the WEA, including a very large programme in central Norwich, plus what more the Asssociation has to offer, please see https://www.wea.org.uk/find-course Our Regional Office can be contacted by phone on 01223 417320 [email protected] Coltishall Commons Trust

Lower Common There was a discussion over the extent and condition of the wildflower area. It was considerably larger than the one metre strip along the edge of part of the path which had been agreed at a previous meeting. In addition, no strimming had been done around the posts and grass was starting to impinge on the path, and some unwelcome weeds had been noticed. The Trustees agreed that the entire common should be cut as before, the Broads Authority have confirmed that volunteers will strim along the quay heading. The wildflower area along the edge of the dyke will remain. Residents at the Granaries had expressed concern that the foliage along the dyke was causing water to back-up; this area is scheduled for attention in the autumn. A plaque to a member of the Furness family has been repositioned onto a wooden base in the same location. Due respect to the family has been maintained, the work was carried out in response to a complaint from a parishioner that the tree was being irretrievably damaged. An alternative location has been found by a family who had asked for a seat in memory of their father. The cost of maintaining the area has risen very considerably over the last decade. Therefore rents and costs are under review and small donations requested from those who wish to use the common for small events. Upper Common Norfolk Wildlife’s Gemma Walker has supplied dates and information about events to be held in June, July and August. After checking NWT’s insurance cover the Trust’s insurers have confirmed that the events were acceptable. Traditionally the grazing season on the Marsh was from April to October now it is all the year round. Cattle are proving to be an effective management tool for slowly controlling the pin rush. Someone has been dumping grass cutting on the common behind the pumping station. The Chairman will talk to the suspected culprit to ask them to desist. It was agreed to put a spring on the kissing-gate to keep it in the closed position. A Fields in Trust plaque has been fitted by Bill Musson on each common, Bill was thanked for his work. Ling Common Overhanging branches have been removed and brambles cut back, thanks go to Mark Rischmiller for this.

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Ghostbrokers #SteerClearOfFraud In September 2018, City of London Police launched the second phase of its original #SteerClearofFraud ghost 21 WROXHAM LIBRARY composer Andres Villamil. Free event; Wroxham Reading Group https://www.andresvillamil.com/ 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2:00 – 3:00pm. Our next meeting: 21st Volunteer Opportunities Space Slime Workshop Aug. The Wroxham Reading Group If you have a skill you would like to Wednesday 28th 2-3.30pm meets monthly (at the Library) and share with the local community, and Make some out of this world slimes. new members are always welcome. would like to lead an activity or event For 5+, £5 per child. Booking advised. Our discussions are friendly without at Wroxham Library, we would be Bounce and Rhyme Time being too serious. Ask at the library delighted to hear from you. Currently Every Wednesday 10.30 – 11.00am. which book we are currently reading we are looking specifically for Please contact the Library or check so you can come along and take part. somebody who could lead “Mini our Facebook page for updates. Knit and Natter – not just for Mover’s”, a movement-to-music Songs and rhymes for babies, knitters! Thursday 1st and 15th session for pre-schoolers; and toddlers, parents and carers. FREE August, 2.00- 4.00pm somebody to help with our Lego Club Stay and Chat – every Wednesday, Bring your embroidery, textile, or from September. 11.am. No need to run off after crochet project along to our informal Bounce and Rhyme – stay and chat! gathering. Social Activities and events Bring your own travel mug and we RVS Home delivery Once a month the will make you a cup of tea or coffee. RVS provide a home delivery service Childrens’ Events NEW! Stay and Play, every Tuesday, of library books in the Wroxham area 2 – 3pm Bring your toddler along to to those physically unable to visit the Summer Reading challenge 2019 play with our new toys and meet library. To supply the right type of Saturday 20th July - This year’s theme other parents and guardians. This is a books we take details of the readers’ is “Space Chase”, and Blast Off starts self-facilitated group. favourite authors or subjects of with a mini-challenge for pre- interest. Items can be supplied in schoolers, and lots of great events For Adults large print, normal print, or spoken Reading to Dogs word audio cds. We would like to Wednesday 7th August, 2 – 3.30pm. New Leaf Talks, in the first week of hear about anyone in the Wroxham Fridays 16th, 23rd and 30th, 10:30 – every other month and Hoveton area who might benefit. 12pm. Book a 15 minute slot, or two, Thursday 8th August 4.30 – 5.30pm. Please contact the library for further for your children to read a story, or To start our programme is a talk on information. two, to a specially trained Pets-as- the ‘Local History of Hoveton and Family History – Use our free access Therapy dog; a great way to inspire Wroxham’, given by Rita to Find My Past, any time the library children to read or to overcome Massingham. £2.50, (including is open. Drop-in on Wednesday and nervousness with our canine friends. refreshment). Booking advised. Friday evenings between 4.30pm and Aliens Love Underpants Time Travellers 6.30pm to get advice from Diane, our Friday 2ⁿd August, 10.30 – 11.30am Wednesday 7th August 2 – 4pm family and local history expert. Please Story-time with crafts, for ages 3-7. This meeting we will be joined by Liz contact the Library first to confirm Free drop in session. Ballard from the New Geographies the sessions are running. Coder-Robot in Space. Project, who would like to hear local Crib Club (Cribbage card game) Saturday 10th August, 10:30am people’s experiences and memories Thursday 8th August 2.00 - 4:30pm. For ages 6 -10. Join Botley as he goes of how architecture adapts to the New players welcome - Please bring alien hunting around space. Try some changing environment in the face of your own board and cards if you have hands-on coding. FREE, though flooding and coastal erosion. them. booking advised. https://newgeographies.uk/ Scrabble Club meets on the last STEM Trailblazers with Hethel NEW! Computer Buddy Thursday of each month from 2.00- Engineering Fridays 10:30 – 12:30. 4.30pm, (next on 29th August). All Tuesday 13th August 2.30 For children Book a half-hour or an hour session, welcome. aged 7-11. A fun workshop which for 1-2-1 internet and digital support, helps children develop skills such as for help with your tablet, Contact us by phone on 01603 creativity, innovation, initiative, smartphone, email and much more. 782560, Look for up to date leadership, teamwork, Booking essential. FREE information regarding all our events communication, presentation etc Just a Cuppa every Tuesday 10.30 – and activities on our Facebook page. through the process of creating their 12pm. Our very own Cynthia is Email: [email protected] own ideas. FREE, though booking looking forward to welcoming you for Wroxham Library, advised. a chat over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Norfolk Library and Information Service Classical Guitar Performance. So if you’re at a loose end or want to Tel: 01603 782560 Norwich Road, Friday 30th August, 4 – 5pm. With the get out of the house for a bit, come Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8RX talented Columbian player and along..

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We dealt with all members of staff and found them all to be fully in the loop with both the sale and purchase, so we had complete confidence that everything that needed to be done was done, regardless of who was in the office or who answered the phone.

Thanks for helping us finally get into our dream house, it’s like we’ve never lived anywhere else.”

23 COLTISHALL PARISH COUNCIL REPORT www.coltishallpc.info Summary of July Meeting Minutes. Jo Copplestone reported that several concerned residents have contacted her about North Norfolk District Councils proposal to build 2150 home in North Walsham as part of their draft plan, without addressing the problem of additional traffic on the arterial roads into Norwich. If you are concerned about the problem of increasing levels of traffic in Coltishall & Horstead which may result from this scheme being approved, please make a representation to North Norfolk District Council’s planning department [email protected] or telephone 01263 513811. Dog Mess - A Public Spaces Protection Order has been implemented across the whole of Broadland District requiring those in charge of dogs to clear up after them on all land open to the public. The Order applies to the following land: ● All roads and highways ● Public footpaths and verges ● Woodland ● Heath ● Sports and recreations grounds ● Parks and public open spaces ● Agricultural land and common land (unless the land owner has expressed permission to the contrary) The maximum penalty for failing to comply with the order is £1,000 and the fixed penalty notice is £100. Public Participation • A Parishioner raised concerns about overgrown hedging blocking the path north of the football field in Rectory Road. This will be logged with Highways. Police Report ��May – 3 reported crimes – 1 violence, 1 theft and 1 Anti-Social Behaviour Speedwatch – there is a meeting next Tuesday to organise new teams and rota for Coltishall & Horstead Speedwatch SAM2 – this is currently on Wroxham Road and will be moving to the High Street. A suitable site between Church Close and Rectory Road on the High Street couldn’t be found. A new site has been identified on Rectory Road opposite the Village Hall and the go ahead for a new post was approved.. Highways – CJ will be seeking advice on how to apply for a Legal Order as part of an attempt to extend the double yellow lines around the Rectory Road/Village Hall/ St Johns Close area. Highways have already indicated they don’t have the funds available for this but we will be seeking the support of Cllr Wymark. CAST - MT reported that the Sports England grant bid was unsuccessful and she will be looking for other funding opportunities. The main impediments to hiring out the main hall are noise transference between the Main Hall and the Pre- school, the kitchen needs refurbishing and a bar area is required. A new front door is also needed. It is anticipated that around £10K will be required to complete this work. PROW - Footpath FP9 from Wroxham Road to Anchor Street was discussed. As a PROW the Landowner is responsible for access and Highways are responsible for cutting - BGet to log with Highways that the area around the style needs cutting. Correspondence • Bus Timetable – Fran Whymark received the following response from Norfolk Councty Council: The 55 and X55 services are operated commercially (i.e. with no subsidy from the Council) by Sanders Buses and the changes they make are entirely their own decisions and it is down to them to publicise these changes for their passengers. The route around Coltishall has been amended by Sanders so that though Coltishall it is still served hourly, this is split so that certain parts are basically served every two hours. We understand this to be around improving reliability across the service in general and there have been issues around Coltishall making this difficult in the past. • MUGA – Further correspondence has been received. It was noted that contrary to last month’s report a neighbour is not happy with the current situation. BGet confirmed that the work agreed at previous Parish Council meetings has been carried out. A Parishioner reported that the locking rota had been suspended as youngsters were climbing over the fence. It was agreed that this would be put in place again. It was agreed that the review would take place in September as previously agreed. Training – All five councillors who joined the Parish Council this year have been on New Councillor training. They all reported that the sessions were very interesting and informative. Further training is being planned which will include ‘the planning system’ for all councillors. The next meeting will be on Tuesday September 10th in The Church Rooms at 6.30pm. Please note that there is NO meeting in August. Suzanne Hall – [email protected] – 0744 6542156 24 HORSTEAD WITH STANNINGHALL PARISH COUNCIL

Notes from – July

Introduction If you wish to speak to us we can be contacted via the Parish Council website, email us at [email protected] or telephone: 07476 952824. If you do leave a message, please remember to leave your name and contact number so we can get back to you. PROW Warden The Parish Council would like to welcome on board Neville Andrews who will be our new PROW warden. No Cold Calling Zones We've been advised by Trading Standards that both St Margaret's Close and Frettenham Road are now 'No Cold Calling Zones' A no cold calling zone is a designated area where the residents declare they will no longer accept traders calling at their homes without an appointment. They are a deterrent to unscrupulous traders and bogus callers, who do not want to be recognised or ‘logged’ as working within an area. More information can be found at https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/consumer- advice/no-cold-calling-zones. In the autumn we will be looking to set up further zones – Patricia Avenue has been suggested. If you would like to be involved please let us know. Playground We would like to remind people that dogs are not allowed on the playground. According to ROSPA - Dogs on children's playgrounds represent a major health and injury hazard: Children and young adults can contract Toxocariasis, a rare infection caused by roundworm parasites, most commonly found in cats, dogs and foxes faeces. This is often due to contact with contaminated soil or sand within play areas by swallowing the infected egg. On a brighter note, the two ex P&R benches have been installed in the playground and have had a coat of green paint and are looking good. The new bigger bin has also been installed and we are just waiting for the small one to be removed. Horstead Mill The work to the brickwork above the water has now been completed and is looking good – please see separate article in this Marlpit for further details. It has been reported that there has been some overnight camping at the Mill. This area is looked after by the Broads Authority. They do not allow camping on land that they own or lease. We have notified them of the incidents and have asked for signs to be put up. Parish Council Website We have been advised by our website host that there are issues with the server and that it will be decommissioned in September. If you are unable to access the website please give it a while and try again, apparently our host is having to reboot the server quite regularly. Over the summer we will be building a new website using a different platform which should make it more reliable and mobile friendly. We will be keeping the same website name which means it will continue to appear on the search engines. Peacocks Please note that the peacocks are NOT a Parish Council matter. We asked Broadland District Council if they could help concerned residents and this is the response that was received. 'We get complaints from time to time about peacocks in the Horstead area. My understanding is that these birds are wild in that they have no owner. The legislation we have at our disposal is statutory nuisance, which includes noise. This allows us to take action against a person responsible. This is not possible where there is no owner. It only applies to noise and not damage to property, which is a civil matter. If we are satisfied that there is a noise nuisance we could potentially look at the land owner. However this is not possible where the birds are free to roam from one area to another. Even if we could act under this legislation I’m not sure what we would do with birds as they not easy to re-home'. Highways Concerns about dog mess on the detached Frettenham Road footway have been received. Jo Copplestone will raise these with Broadland DC. The issues with the vegetation and branches encroaching this footpath will be logged as will a request that when cutting occurs the cuttings are also cleared away. Issues with the vegetation etc. at the end of Patrica Avenue have been discussed with Fran Wymark. Community Spirit Following the very enjoyable event marking the end of WW1 back in November, the Parish Council are looking to put on two events during 2020. One will be part of the VE day celebrations on 8th May, and the other will be a Horstead village fete in July – watch this space for more details. Kate Lawrance On Sunday 18 August at 10.30 at All Saints Church the ashes of Kate Lawrance will be buried and a dedication made to the bench that has been sited in the churchyard in her memory. All welcome. Pedestrian Survey We are currently waiting for the results of the survey and Highways proposals. We hope to be able to provide you with more information in September. Date and time of the next meeting: Wednesday 11th September at 6pm in the Tithe Barn. Please note that there is NO meeting in August.

Suzanne Hall, Parish Clerk 25 ‘Brush up’ t’Mill…….. the original Mill including the use of Oak lintels, matching bricks and mortar. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the workmanship and we thought the Marlpit As many of your readers know, Horstead with readers might appreciate a selection of before and after Stanninghall Parish Council are the owners of Horstead images that shows a snapshot of what was undertaken. Mill and adjacent lands, some of which we lease out to the Broads Authority and the Environment Agency and Before… although we received a generous grant from the Lottery Commission many years ago to patch up the remains, time and tide waits for no man! In May 2018 we commissioned Richard Jackson Engineering Consultants to undertake a structural survey, we were concerned that because the Mill is a Public open space and that we had a duty of care to the public that some parts could do with a lick of paint to say the least! In November 2018 RJ published their report and it was clearly apparent that some urgent first aid works were After… required followed by works to help stabilise the remains. We immediately sought about obtaining quotes from local companies and tradesmen to carry out the work, we spilt the types of work into two distinct disciplines, light and heavy. Subsequently quotes were accepted, and the works were undertaken. At the same time the Broads Authority, they are responsible for the riverbanks, had obtained funding to repair the collapsed bank that they had fenced off. The ‘first aid’ works commissioned by the Parish Council Campbell Jones are now complete. Materials used were sympathetic to Chairman, Horstead & Stanninghall Parish Council County Councillors Report

I would like to start by thanking everyone who voted for me in April. I look forward to representing you and everyone in the Wroxham Division, and being a regular contributor to the Marlpit. I wanted to report a Council Tax scam. Fraudsters are offering bogus refunds or threatening fines, trying to convince residents that their home is in the wrong council tax band. They then try to charge £150, for a service which is free. This is via text, email and phone. Please be aware that no Council will ask for payments or bank details over the phone. Norfolk County Council (NCC) launched Together, for Norfolk at the Royal Norfolk Show this year. Our ambition is for economic growth, managed development and a better future for all our residents. Our plans for the next 6 years include investing: £29m developing extra care housing; £120m in creating at least 3 new schools and another 170 places for children with special educational needs and disabilities in existing schools; £120m building a third river crossing in Great Yarmouth; £6.1m for transport systems in greater Norwich and building 400 homes over the next 3 years, through our company, Repton. I will be your NCC representative on the Broads Authority. Contact me if you have any concerns about the Broads Authority, which I will raise with the Chief Executive. I am also the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Wellbeing at Broadland District Council (BDC). I will be looking at ways to enhance and improve people’s quality of life across Broadland. I oversea services such as the Norfolk Warm Homes Fund and Handyperson Plus. Look on the website: www.broadland.gov.uk for more information. I am a regular visitor at your Parish Council meetings. Please come along if you wish to have a chat or raise any concerns. I can be contacted via phone, email or social media. Fran Whymark; tel: 07907163123 or email: [email protected]

Cllr Fran Whymark @CllrFran

County Councillor for the Wroxham Division

26 Roys donate £850 to local causes

Roys has donated £850 to local causes during the month of July. The money donated by Roys was raised through the Making a Difference Locally charity, this money is accrued through the sales of grocery products throughout Roys stores. Roys of Bowthorpe store manager Dan Dicks was pleased to present Colman Junior School PTA with a cheque for £500. Roys were approached by the Colman Schools PTA looking to raise funds to provide additional facilities for education at Colman Infant and Junior schools in Norwich. The school has now raised over £10,500 towards an outside play area. The proposed play area will hopefully include play trees with posts and balance ropes, feature logs, balance beams, stepping logs, monkey bars, grass mats and native trees for natural Bowthorpe store manager Dan Dicks presenting Susan shade. The area will be beneficial to children from both Chedgey (Chair of PTA) and Rachel Smith (Deputy Headteacher) Colman Junior School schools, staff and parents.

Dan Dicks, Roys of Bowthorpe store manager “We are pleased to be able to help donate £500 towards the project at the Colman Schools, it is always great to see where the donations will be spent and understand how the local community will benefit. I can’t wait to see the finished project!” Susan Chedgey Chair of Colman school PTA said “Colman Schools PTA are delighted to have been selected by Roys (Wroxham) Ltd Making A Difference Locally Fund and are very grateful for the generous donation of £500 towards our much needed outdoor playscape project for Colman Junior School. After many years fundraising we are now in a position to order the equipment and hope to have everything installed in time for the start of the new term in September”.

Wroxham Food Hall manager Darren Coles presents On a separate occasion Darren Coles, Wroxham Food Hall manager Stalham and Smallburgh First Responders Tim Thirst was pleased to present Stalham and Smallburgh first responders and George Cooper with a £250 cheque with a cheque for £250. The money helped to purchase a Defibrillator Trainer, this item is used to train the public on how to use defibrillator machines that can be found in schools, pubs, shops etc. Stalham and Smallburgh First Responders are volunteers who live or work within the local area, and are trained by the East of England Ambulance Service to give basic life support. They are trained to treat casualties with breathing difficulties, chest pains, unconsciousness and lots of other health issues. Roys has also donated £100 to North Walsham Mens shed. The Mens shed is a national organisation that is spreading across the country to help and support health, well-being and loneliness. The money donated to North Walsham Mens Shed will be used for items to keep the group with day to day Karen Grapes (North Walsham Store manager) and Luke projects such as tools, paints, screws, nails and much more. Wilkinson Roys North Walsham present North Walsham Mens Shed Club with £100

27 Welcome to August’s.....

Cheeky Conures

These two green-cheeked conures thought it’s about time they appeared in the Marl-Pet. Connie (left) is a pineapple conure and only a year old. She insists on a daily bath but doesn’t like getting her head wet. Tashi (right, with the darker head) is a yellow-sided conure and nearly seven. These little birds are not for the faint-hearted as they have strong personalities and need lots of attention. Highly intelligent (don’t all pet lovers say that?), these two are skilled in a range of activities, including distinguishing between being asked to fetch an object and either putting it in my hand or ‘in the pot’. Tashi knows his left foot from his right and can turn in either direction on command. They love company, sweet corn and toast. I’m teaching Tashi to mark time when I play a waltz on the piano. If anyone out there is familiar with parrots and would like to offer these two occasional holiday accommodation please contact me on 01603 738200. Vajragupta Hayes

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Ground-breaking ceremony….. Westover Vets in North Walsham marked the beginning of the construction of their state of the art Veterinary Surgery with a ground breaking ceremony . Staff from the surgery were joined on site by the local Reverend Rachael Dines who performed a blessing before the building work commenced in June. The plot on the Norwich Road in North Walsham was ear marked for economic development by North Norfolk District Council and Westover Vets are very proud and excited to be able to continue their expansion on the site. The practice is one of the oldest in the country and has been providing veterinary care in North Walsham for 130 years. It has a rich history in developing students from the area and providing opportunities within the veterinary profession. Moving into a new building will further increase the opportunities the practice can provide. The current building, only 300 metres from the new site was purpose built at the time, but the practice has continued to grow and is now ready for its new home. The surgery is designed by ACD in Newmarket, the team that have built Super Vet Noel Fitzpatrick’s surgery. It will provide top level veterinary facilities with easy access being adjacent to North Walsham station on the main bus routes and with ample parking. Director Toby Morrell said ‘Ultimately, we want the building to match the already fantastic team that we have working at the practice and to make sure that the friendly caring service remains at the forefront of what we do.’ The facility will be a fantastic addition to the town and should be ready by spring 2020.

28 It is now very close to our Summer fete which is being The last few weeks have again been busy for our club. The held on Sunday 4th August at Hoveton Village Hall playing start of July saw our new president Simon Gorton take field with the Hall also being used for craft stalls. office, as well as a new secretary and treasurer. We are Why not come along and have an enjoyable day as there also honoured that one of our members: Jonathan King, will be something for everyone what ever age you are. has taken on the role of District Governor for the 1080 The hall is situated on Stalham Road Hoveton with plenty Rotary District covering Norfolk, Suffolk and of car parking available. Cambridgeshire. We manned the barbecue at Coltishall Our charity shop in the precinct (Next Hotel Wroxham) is Primary School summer fete, and by the time you read this stocked full of bargains so why not come along and we will also have helped with the barbecue at the Sea purchase something for yourself, we are open 7 Days a Scouts annual car show in Hoveton. week. Our next big event sees the return of the Hoveton Art We are always looking for donations of good bric a brac, show, which is making a welcome reappearance, and will clothing, books and small electrical items. Do not worry if feature a number of popular local artists! It will take place you cannot deliver your self, just ring me on 07850091570 on the weekend of 14th - 15th September in Hoveton or 01603 784093 and I will collect. Village Hall, and all proceeds will be going to the Nancy This months shop charity draw winner is the Prescilla Oldfield Trust. Opening times are 10am to 4pm and Bacon Trust. nominated by Thomas Massingham from refreshments will be available. Wroxham who donated goods our shop. Meantime, if you fancy finding out a bit more about us Also, if you are in the precinct why not stop at our and what we get up to, we meet every Monday evening at tombola stall and see if you can win a cuddly toy. You Wroxham Barns. Please contact our secretary Mick Eady in would be helping my choice of charity this year, which is advance on 01692 670616 to check the meeting details N.A.R.S. (Norfolk Accident Rescue Service). We never and so we can ensure we have food for you. Visit our web- know when we might need them. site on www.wroxhamrotary.org.uk for more information If anyone thinks they would like to become a Lion and and details of our exciting programme for 2019, or our help in the community, come and join us on a Tuesday Facebook page on evening, The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays are business nights www.facebook.com/wroxhamburevalleyrotaryclub or the other Tuesdays are social nights, where you could meet Lions in a relaxed atmosphere. If you require any more information just ring me or our Membership Team Lion Ron tel 07753382410 and Lion Lydia, 01603 783242.

That’s all for this month, I will let you know how our fete went in September. The Marlpit readership is increasing! Lion President Terry Vout. That’s the good news. Our Hoveton, Wroxham and other neighbours are excellent at sending content, BUT - we need more news from our Please let us know what you distribution areas, Coltishall, Horstead, Hautbois, Stanninghall would like to see in The Marlpit Badersfield – and now Belaugh. by completing our Survey on So, come on you locals – send us page 40 MORE... including MORE LOCAL SPORT!

29 BURE VALLEY WILDCATS

The summer continues to be very busy here at Bure New players of all ages are joining all the time so a Valley YFC. distinct possibility of adding more teams before the big kick off. New members are always welcome. We don't We've completed all of the summer tournaments we have trials here and ability is never questioned. You are entered with several of our teams reaching semi finals assured of a great welcome. being very unlucky not to make finals. Our squads enjoy these events very much though confusing, inconsistent The u11 Panthers have taken delivery of their new kit. rules often confuse the players. Sponsored by knowyourmoney.co.uk based in Norwich. We are currently having signing on evenings at training on Thursday nights, this is where all of our members Local Mums Deb Cissell-Jones and Nicole Jameson who complete new membership forms and sign league have daughters Mia and Lottie in the team have kindly registration sheets ready for the new season in early got their company involved. The kit was supplied by September. 99kits in Norwich and looks fantastic.

So far we've entered the following teams into the As always please get in touch with any queries or Leagues next season.. questions, I'm happy to help at any time. 07760 424264 or [email protected] U7 Cubs mixed - U10 Kittens Girls - U11 Panthers Girls - U11 Leopards Girls - U12 Wildcats Girls - U13 Wildcats Enjoy the summer and see you next month Girls - U14 Wildcats Girls. Cheers, Club Chairman We continue to have Wildcats on Saturday mornings for Girls aged 5 to 11 plus we have mini kickerz on Thursday nights for both boys and girls aged 3 upwards.

2 x u10 teams at Emerald Park Gorleston for a 5 aside tournament. Layla Evie Mia Lottie and Daisy wearing their new kit.

Coltishall PF Bowls Club

Our season of bowls will soon be finished. We have had an enjoyable summer with the weather warming up after a rainy start.

We have four new members signed on this season, and they are progressing very well.

On Saturday 6th July we entered a block of three players for the North Walsham's league Presidents Cup. This is an annual competition, which this year was played at Hickling. Our block gave a credible display, wining two of their three games.

We have club night on a Wednesday from 6 o'clock, everybody welcome, so please come along and give it a try.

Our green is scheduled to close on September 8th.

30 Preparation underway

Preparations for the new season are well underway. interest free loan, £10,000 from North Norfolk District Training (Tuesdays and Thursdays) started early July with Council's Big Society Fund and a £31,000 grant by the Head of Rugby Johnny Marsters pleased with the numbers European Union's Agricultural Fund for Rural there, which include some newcomers. The Vikings' Development. League season begins with away matches at Woodford (7th September) and Shelford (14th), Chingford visiting Scottow Park the following Saturday. In August there are home pre-season games against Fakenham (7th), Crowborough (17th) and Hertford (24th).

The Youth and Minis re-start on Sunday 1st September (1000), new players, both girls and boys and their Parents are assured of a warm welcome. Membership isn't payable for the first month enabling newcomers to see if they Dylan Hartley with Girls Squad Members enjoy rugby before they commit themselves. Some Youth players recently had the opportunity to meet England and Northampton captain Dylan Hartley. His visit was national recognition for the improvements the Club are making to Assistant Coach and Vikings regular facilities and he brought with him a £3,000 grant from the James Knight who works as a Youth NatWest Rugby Force programme, one of six awarded Coach at Premiership side Leicester nationally. Tigers' Academy and Langley School, will be leading the annual Summer Those improvements include enhancements to the Camp at Scottow from 12 -16 woodlands, walking and jogging tracks and playground, August, 1000 -1500. Open to girls whilst the viewing facilities for the disabled have been and boys aged between 6 and 16, all upgraded with a new roof and decking. Work has begun levels of rugby experience will be catered for. A nutritious on installing a lift in the Clubhouse meaning everyone can hot lunch plus fruit, yogurt and drinks are included in the use the first floor social facilities. This project, which price of £140 for the week. For full details follow the includes a meeting room, will complete an upgrade to the Summer Camp link on the website upstairs, an improved kitchen and extended bar having www.pitchero.com/clubs/northwalsham or contact been operational since 2016. Funding includes a RFU Kim Hooker at [email protected]

Training July 19th 31 advertising board around the ground. Our Wroxham Football Club Commercial Manager, Nigel Westall on 07851 996746 or [email protected] would be pleased to help there. Trafford Park, Skinners Lane, Wroxham Unfortunately at the time of writing league No sooner one season ends another begins fixtures are not available although some cup apace. No more so with the ever increasing games have been announced. A tough FA Cup multi team set up at Wroxham Football Club. draw with an Extra Preliminary Round tie away 2019/20 sees the emergence of senior to Kirkley and Pakefield on Aug 10th , winners women's football along with Thurlow Nunn and are at home to Stamford AFC on Aug 24th. In Hadley and Ottaway Premier league spots for the FA Vase, we have been given a bye to the the 1st and Reserve XI’s. The highly 2nd Round Qualifying where we are away to successful Acle women's team of last season Downham Town or Netherton Utd on Sept 14th needed better facilities to step up a league and The U18'S start their journey in the FA Youth these are to be found at Trafford Park. Cup with an away trip to Gorleston FC in week commencing 2nd Sept. The winners are away to Norwich United 1st Round Qual week commencing 16th Sept. .

The front page headline in “The Nonleague paper” welcomes back our But not just senior football, a myriad of youth ex premier canary teams are now well established with the latest a Grant Holt. He is second U8 squad set up because of demand. seen here in his The younger teams are centred on Rackheath usual predatory playing field as are another newly formed squad role behind the of girls far enough away to not be in competition defence at a corner for members with Bure Valley based at in the clubs first Coltishall. friendly against Diss Town. The All of this takes planning and administration and Yachtsmen came out back room bodies a plenty. The club would top with a convincing welcome any help in any way to keep the cogs 4-0 win, none for turning. Match days at Trafford park are a Grant this time great place to be, unlike some we welcome though. your pooch [on a lead of course], some of our best supporters have four legs kept off the pitch For up to date news and fixture details visit us by security fencing. So please come along, on Twitter at @The_Yachtsmen or have a cup of tea, a pint at the bar. Regular @wroxhamcfc on Facebook visitors should be a member which is very reasonably priced. Join in with the match day raffle and why not our 1892 Club, AKA “500 Club”, £5 a month payable by direct debit with a monthly pay out of half the membership total. Your business would benefit too by having an 32 WROXHAM SOCIAL CLUB JULY 2019 NEWSLETTER

What a great night we had on 22nd June with Roland and Janice Wheatley. Lots of songs from the 60’s and 70’s. Members made a buffet supper. Several of us even did karaoke. We murdered Dancing Queen. Great fun. We also used it as an excuse to say Thank you to Jeff Sandall for all that he has done for the club. The Barbecue on the 6th July was really good. Delicious food too. Thank you to everyone who made it a success. The Afternoon Bowls league is no more. It was becoming Coltishall & Horstead Community too difficult to get a team. Not enough members wanted Speed Watch to play. Evening games are still going ahead but we are still Coordinator report for June short of players. Once again only two sessions were carried out in the two parishes last month, one at Ling Way and the other by FUTURE EVENTS; the Lower common. Hopefully that will change from July when our new member Ivor H gets behind the speed 27th July We will be celebrating Norfolk Day gun. 3rd August Bingo. 10th August Whist For those who speed to be hit with penalty points CSW 17th August Bar Quiz sessions are a spur for the camera team to visit. The Sunday 8th August is Memorial Day. Bowls more we report the more visits we will be allocated. Our and Snooker Competitions. Afternoon Buffet. request for more volunteers in Horstead once again drew 24th August Games Night. a blank. With only Bob J available for monitoring our 31st August The Club will be visited by our speeding hot spots it will mean less sessions in the Naval Friends From Tamworth. More village unless more help is forthcoming. Competitions. So come on Horstead unless more come forward the majority may request that this joint venture becomes During the bowls season the club is not open during the simply Coltishall Community Speed Watch week apart from Mondays for Table Tennis and Home matches for bowls, Fridays is quite well attended for After writing this and before the edition is published CSW snooker, table tennis and darts. Saturdays are Social will have met for a chin wag and team building at The Evenings. If anyone wants to use the premises on any Red Lion with thanks to host Brian and Harriett. other night. Please phone one of the committee. To contact CSW ring 738599 or email at [email protected] Wroxham Social Club is on Social Media and Facebook. Coltishall and Horstead Community Lunch Club Wednesdays at the Church Rooms Coltishall [12:15 for 12:30] No Lunch club in August Members please confirm attendance by Tuesday evening - Contact Joan Milligan 737270 What did Jimmy Greaves say?. “It’s a funny old game” just so at the Lunch Club as everyone only has another 21st birthday, struggle to remember who’s who and contrary to last months report didn’t welcome Ted it was Ben. Hey Ho the messenger is well and truly shot. This month Sue AKA as Liz [another Liz] doubled up with hubby Mike as even more 21 year olds along with Jess and Joan B for birthday prezzies

At the time of writing Brian and Enid are both in hospital, we all send our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery as we have had from Paul and Muriel back from their recent sojourns.

Don’t forget we all go hungry in August and meet back in September.

Sue and Mike Jess Joan B 33 Coltishall Primary School Enterprise Club by Kyriel and Lizzie About It Enterprise is a club at Coltishall Primary School, and it offers a chance to learn about business skills. It also gives you the chance to enter competitions! At Coltishall School this club is held after school and is open to any year fives and sixes.

The Fiver Challenge Recently Enterprise club has entered a competition called the ‘Fiver Challenge’ where you start with five pounds and you create a business to make your five pounds grow. Week one was about creating your logo for your business. Ours was a rainbow polaroid camera with the picture printing out as our name ‘Flashbacks’, for that we managed to get a joint third place.

Our success continued into the second week when we won the pitch competition. We had to create a one minute-long video to explain and promote our business that was judged by CEOs from around the world! So we did extremely well! Due to the time limit we had several attempts at making our video! As our prize we got a fifty pound Amazon voucher and we get to take part in the Fiver Challenge awards ceremony in London. This takes place in October and we will have all gone to different high schools by then so we will reunite in October, which will be very exciting. This year’s competition is still running but by the time you read this article the overall winners will be announced, so check out the Fiver Challenge website to see how we did!

Our Activity Throughout the Year In Enterprise club we meet once a week after school. The first week we created a logo for the club. We called it ‘Aim’ with an arrow going through the word (‘for better’). For our first event we sold bath bombs (one design for children and one for adults) at our school Christmas fair and we managed to sell all of them. We also sold these for Mother’s day which was also a great success. Then a few weeks later we entered another competition about keeping your money safe and for that we had to create posters to warn people about scams and money safeguarding. We entered it but we never got any results back so for that one we didn't know how we did! We had a few more sessions, then we thought about entering the fiver challenge, and we have already told you about our successes in the competition. Remember to check out how we did overall!

Children from ‘Enterprise Club’ at Coltishall Primary School. This exciting after-school club offers pupils in Years 5 and 6 an opportunity to learn a broad range of important business skills whilst inspiring entrepreneurial spirit!

34 35 we journey with God and each other-exploring the From The Christian faith. We have some very special guests with Reverend us for the first session on Wednesday 4th September. They are Pat and Peter Wyard who are Mission Christopher Workers in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pat is a doctor, Peter a priest. All are welcome to come and Engelsen hear and meet them. Pilgrim is Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September at 7 to 8.30pm at the Rectory Coltishall. Details from Rev Dear friends Chris. ‘There is no place like home’ This was the message of Coltifest last month-based on the GRAND DRAW FOR COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD Wizard of Oz-and the final words of that film as CHURCH TOWERS Dorothy leaves the land of Oz. The treasures at Coltishall Church tower with its bells was open for the end of the rainbow are right here at our feet in Coltifest, and, like Horstead Church tower, are iconic our lovely communities. We thank God for the features in the villages. Both towers need repair work including some re-pointing, removing greenery from blessings of the river and trees, the cafes and flintwork at Coltishall, and cleaning and making safe pubs we gather to relax, have fun, and be access, installing bird guards, , renewing bell frames at together, Our beautiful Churches to mark the Horstead. The total cost for both towers is in the region seasons of our lives and be a daily reminder of of £140,000. We can apply for grants but need to have God’s presence here. And we value one another- raised some funds ourselves. So, to help-please working, supporting, sharing, and encouraging support our Grand Draw. Prizes include an overnight each other. Thank you to the great team that put stay at The Mead, dinners at our pubs and cafes, and on this year’s Coltifest. many other vouchers given from local firms. Tickets can Have a peaceful summer be bought at the Red Lion, the Rising Sun, The Recruiting Sergeant, The Mead, Capital Culture Gallery, Christopher ..and other venues to be published on forthcoming poster. They are 50p a ticket (£2.50 book of five). Also FAMILY SERVICE available at church services, at Pop Up café. Come and give thanks to God and pray for the needs of th all at our Church services-please see Worship in the The Draw day is Saturday September 7 at the Rectory Benefice. The all age Family Service on Sunday Garden Party 2-5pm, and will be drawn at 4pm, with tickets on sale before hand. Thank you for your support! August 4th at Coltishall Church is all about singing and letting ‘everything that has breath praise the Lord.’ We CONTACT ME hope to have with us a visiting Royal School of Church Do get in touch with me-Rev Chris Engelsen-if you want Music choir sharing our worship that day. Come and more info about the Church or Christian faith, or if you join us! Family Service on Sunday September 1st being would like a visit from me or my colleague Rev Keith the Body of Christ-all of us serving and working Dignum. together. The Archdeacon of Norwich, The Venerable Ian Bently will be with us. Rev ChristopherORGAN Engelsen RECITAL | 01603 737255 AT [email protected] CHURCH ALL THE BEST, SCHOOL LEAVERS Rev Keith Dignum | 01603 710397 Our very best wishes and prayers for all leaving Facebook Coltishall Group of Parishes. Coltishall Primary School for High School. WEDNESDAY 11th SEPTEMBER at 7.30pm www.coltishallgroupofparishes.wordpress.com By Ralph Cupper SCARECROWS AND ANGELS Organist and Kantor at Eid Lutheran Parish Church Norway There will be a Scarecrow Trail on Saturday 28th Ralph, as part of his UK tour, will play amazing organ September in Horstead and Coltishall-you can take part music and light classics. by making your own scarecrow to put at your front gate- £5 at the door-refreshments afterwards just let Rev Chris know, thanks. Proceeds for Church Funds On Sunday 29th September 10am and Horstead ‘He makes the organ speak’ Church, there is an informal all age harvest service – Scarecrows and Angels-followed by a bring and share brunch. NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST KATE LAWRANCE SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE A much loved member of our community-Kate Lawrance- will be remembered on Sunday 18th August SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER at the 9.30am Holy Communion at Horstead Church, Cycle for your local Church! - or walk or ride. with the dedication of her memorial bench following the Travel around and call at the many churches in our area service. Kate was a former leading light in the Parish Council and many other organizations. To enter and receive a sponsor form, please PILGRIM contact Rev Chris Engelsen 01603737255 Join us in September for the next Pilgrim meetings as

36 Little Philip was spending the weekend with his grandmother after a particularly trying week in infant school. His grandmother decided to take him to the park on Saturday morning. It had been snowing all night and everything was beautiful. His grandmother commented, 'Doesn't it look like an artist painted this scenery? Did you know God painted this just for you?' 'Yes’, replied Philip, 'God did it and he did it left handed.' This confused his grandmother so she asked him, 'What makes you say God did this with his left hand?' 'Well’, said Philip, 'we learned at Sunday School last week that Jesus sits on God's right hand.'

Neatishead Community Gym Are you “beach-body” ready? No? Well, not all of us are, including the people who use the Neatishead Community Gym! We don't go there to shoe-horn ourselves into bikinis, we go to get a little fitter, healthier and perhapos a bit thinner. Of course we can show you how to build up a big sweat on our top quality equipment; but most of us go to do gentle, regular exercise to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and many other preventable conditions. So why not come for a free trial? You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in, and our friendly instructor will suggest the equipment and exercises which are right for you. We are open Sunday, Monday and Wednesday mornings from 08:30 until 12:30 in the New Victory Hall, Neatishead. Being a not- for-profit organisation means our fees are as low as possible. Give us a try, it might just change your life - and it could just help you get into last year's cossie too! Ring Gary on our Free Trial Hotline 07387 876216 to book your free trial now, or email: [email protected] for other enquiries 37 WORSHIP IN THE BENEFICE AUGUST 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 Sunday 4th August The Seventh Sunday after Trinity Readings: Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21 Sunday 1st September The Eleventh Sunday after Trini- 8.00am Holy Communion at All Saint’s, Horstead ty 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saint’s, Hainford Readings: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 10.00am Family Service at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 8.00am Holy Communion at All Saint’s, Horstead 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saint’s, Hainford 10.00am Family Service at St John the Baptist, Coltishall Wednesday 7th August 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham Readings; Numbers 13:1-2, 10-14, 25-14:1, 26-35; Mat- thew 15:21-28 Wednesday 4th 10.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall Readings; Colossians 1:1-18; Luke 4:38-end 10.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall Sunday 11th August The Eighth Sunday after Trinity Readings; Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16; Luke Sunday 8th The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 12:32-40 Readings; Deuteronomy 30:15-end; Philemon 1:1-21; 10.00am Joint Benefice Holy Communion at All Saint’s, Luke 14:25-33 Hainford 10.00am Joint Benefice Holy Communion at St Marga- ret’s, Stratton Strawless “Caring for God’s Creation” Sunday 18th August The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Readings; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 Sunday 15th The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 8.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall Readings; Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Hainford 8.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 9.30am Holy Communion at All Saint’s, Horstead 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Hainford 11.00am Holy Communion at St Margaret’s, Stratton Straw- 9.30am Holy Communion at All Saint’s, Horstead less 11.00am Holy Communion at St Margaret’s, Stratton Straw- less Sunday 25th August The Tenth Sunday after Trinity Readings; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17 Sunday 22nd The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Holy Communion at All Saint’s, Hainford Readings; Timothy 1:1-7; Luke 16:1-13 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saint’s, Horstead 9.30am Harvest Festival with Holy Communion at All 11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall Saint’s, Hainford for Hainford, Frettenham and Stratton 11.00am Morning Prayer at St Swithin’s, Frettenham Strawless 6.00pm Evensong at St Margaret’s, Stratton Strawless 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saint’s, Horstead 11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall (NB: No 11am at Frettenham or 6pm Evensong at Strat- ton Strawless today). Sponsored Floodlighting at Sunday 29th Michael and All Angels St John The Baptist Church Readings; as announced.

From an anonymous sponsor for 23rd July 2019:

In Remembrance "Remembrance is a golden chain. Death tries to break, but all in vain." (Anon)

From David and Judy Francis for 15th September 2019:

In Memory of Joyce Meadows

If you would like to mark a family event by sponsoring the Church floodlighting through donating to church funds please contact:

Linda Malpas at [email protected] 01603 738629 38 Wroxham’s United Reformed Church

All events are at the Hub unless stated otherwise. Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us!

4th August 11am - Service lead by Rev Malcolm Wright 11th August 11 am - Holy Communion led by Rev Bruno Boldrini 18th August 11am - All age worship led by Rev Carole Pearl 25th August 11am - Service to be arranged

1st September - Service lead by Rev Carole Pearl 8th September - Service of Holy Communion led by Rev Bruno Boldrini 15th September - All age worship led by Rev Malcolm Wright 22nd September - Service lead by Rev Sue Seeley 29th September - Service led by Rev Bruno Boldrini

Our weekly Community Café on a Thursday 10.30-12pm, is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake. It’s free - all we ask for is a small donation towards the costs. All are welcome! JAM (our Sunday Kids Club) is always open to new children for fun, cooking, games, crafts and Bible stories. Please contact Chris Billing at [email protected] or phone 01603 783992 for more details.

Rev Bruno Boldrini | 94 Welsford Road NR4 6QH Tel: 01603 453071 [email protected] Secretary:

September Events at Broadgrace Church

4th September: Tiddlers baby and toddler group, 9.45am at the Tithe Barn, Horstead

5th September: IT with Friends at The River Rooms, Coltishall (call Daniel on 07540 168639 for more information

18 September: Tiddlers baby and toddler group, 9.45am at the Tithe Barn, Horstead

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45 Our Representatives Aylsham Chess Club: David Owen T 01263 731327 Badminton Club: Carl Tipple T 01603 738399 Keith Simpson Broadgrace Church: John Hindley 01603 737974 T 01603 865763 The Stable, Church Farm, Attlebridge, NR9 5ST Broadland Chess Club: Paul Badger T 01603 737572 Norman Lamb Broadland Tots2Teens Club: Nicola Pye T 01603 430525 T 01692 403752 Unit 4,The Garden Centre, Nursery Drive, Bure Valley Youth Football Club: Ted McCarter T 07760 424264 North Walsham, NR28 ODR Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum: Mike Waren T 701603 738332 Fran Whymark Coltishall & Horstead W.I: Rosie Howell- T 01603 737762 T 07907 163123 Coltishall Activities & Sports Trust [CAST]: Doreen Snelling T Jo Copplestone ( 737955 T 01603 860840 Breck Farm, Swannington, Norwich, Coltishall Alllotments Assoc': Bill Dickson T 07717 895574 NR9 5TB Coltishall Church Bellringers: Mike Gander T 01603 738788 Coltishall Commons Management Trust: Barbara Elvy T 01508 Coltishall Parish Councillors 558761 Coltishall Cricket Club: Kevin Fisher T 07849 275688 www.coltishallpc.info email: [email protected] Coltishall Jags Running Club: Alan Groves T 01603 737262 James Matthews T 01603 567443 Grebe Cottage, Coltishall PF Bowls Club: Trevor Goddard T 01603 736731 Church St, NR12 7DL Coltishall Labour Party: Stephen McNair T 01603 737830 Campbell Jones (Vice Chairman)T 01603 927592 34 Tungate Way, Coltishall Tree Warden: Peter Croot T 01603 737427 Horstead, NR12 7EN Community Lunch Club: Joan Milligan T 01603 737270 Suzanne Hall (Clerk) T 0744 6542156 112 Norwich Rd, NR12 7EQ Coltishall Create & Share Craft: Sylvia Coward T 01603 737915 Brian Getley: T 01603 736644 73 Church St, Coltishall, NR12 7DW Friends of Coltishall & Spixworth Surgeries: Maureen Neal T John Haschak: T 01603 611031 8 Hautbois Rd, Coltishall, NR12 73W 01603 897506 Doreen Snelling: T 01603 737955 Red House, Church Street, NR12 7DJ Films at Frettenham Village Hall: Mike & Alison Brown T 01603 Michael Spinks: T 01603 737332 Alan's View, 11 Frogge Lane, 737504 NR12 73T Friends of Coltishall Church: Henry Bradshaw T 01603 738009 Michelle Thackham T 07747 708400 7 Rectory Close, Coltishall, Hautbois Rangers: Emma Brown T:01603 898983 NR12 7HJ Horning Amateur Theatrical Society: Pauline Gedge T 01692 630554 Nicola Chaney T 07789 677873 The Annex, Church Farm, 9 Gt Hautbois Horning Bridge Club: Ron Hunt T 01603 781416 Road, Coltishall, NR12 7JW Horstead Bowls Club: (Secretary)Peter Cobb T 737600 Richard Germany T 07919 511622 Church Farm, 9 Gt Hautbois Road, Horstead Tithe Barn Community Association: Luke Coltishall, NR12 7JW Blackburn: T 07817 061324 Horstead Trust: Barbara Gidney T 01603 737900 All Correspondence & Hoveton Wroxham & District Gardening Club: Pam Gulley T 782041 queries should be Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin T 736287 North Norfolk Speakers Club: T Stuart 07775 793999 addressed to the Parish Probus Club of Broadlands: Steve Robb 01603 736597 Clerk Rotary Club of Broadlands: Richard Mayer T 01603 715796 Rotary Club of W roxham & Bure Valley: Jonathan King T 784482 Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes: KC Bob Horstead & Stanninghall Parish Jennings T 01603 738335 Councillors Royal British Legion: Mr B Jordan T 01603 738325 Spirit of Coltishall Association: (secretary) Jeff Ayling www.horsteadparishcouncil.org.uk email: [email protected] [email protected] Wellington Dance Dave Cox T 01603 737907 Campbell Jones T 01603 927592 34, Tungtate Way, Wroxham and District U3A: Jan Barrington 01603 712150 Horstead, NR12 7EN Wroxham Flower Club: Pat Barnes T 01603 720466 Caroline Fleming T 01603 737686 Horstead House, Mill Rd, Horstead, NR12 7AU Wroxham Folk Dance Club: Mick Wade T 01692 404447 Suzanne Hall T 07476 952824 112 Norwich Rd, Horstead, NR12 Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club: Ron Hill T 07753 382410 7EQ Wroxham, Hoveton & Belaugh Twinning Association: Jane Alan Browne T 07789 967909 Monks T 01603 782496 Holly Tree Cottage, Mill Lane, Tunstead NR12 8HN Wroxham United Reform Church: Rev Bruno Boldrini T 458873 Tom Cain T 01603 73684012 Patricia Avenue, Horstead NR12 7EW Mrs Lynne Howard T 01603 738835 Diane Williams T 01603 737719 5 Robert Norgate Close, Horstead, NR12 7BT Robert Jennings T 738335, 11 St Margarets Close, Horstead, NR12 7ER Liz Barrett T 07849 070618 I 6 Havergate, Horstead, NR12 7EJ PLEASE INFORM: Margaret Gurney T 01603 737235 1 Heggatt Hall, Horstead, NR12 7AY Philippa Weightman T 01603 737962 1 Stanninghall Cottages, [email protected] Stanninghall Rd, Horstead NR12 7LY IF ANY OF THE ABOVE DETAILS ARE Directory of Clubs and Associations INCORRECT, OUT OF DATE OR NO 1st Buxton Lamas Sea Scout Group: Vereen Marcer T 01603 279457 LONGER VALID, OR FOR THE 1st Coltishall Brownies: Hayley Wild T 07391762146 INCLUSION OF A NEW CLUB, 1st Coltishall Guides: Clare T 07826 444 046 SOCIETY OR ASSOCIATION. 1st Coltishall Rainbows: Joanna French T 07808286293 1st Hoveton &W roxham Sea Scout Group: T Hughes 01692 630688 Ashmanaugh & Barton Wanderers Cricket Club: Bernie Everrett – [email protected] 46 Useful Telephone Numbers

Police [non-emergency]: 101 Coltishall Post Office: 01603 737277

Broadland High School: 01603 782715 Coltishall Surgery: 01603 737593

Crime stoppers: 0800 111 8555 Coltishall Community Centre: 01603 738435 Coltishall Primary School: 01603 737481 Priest in Charge, Coltishall Rector: 01603 737255 Citizens Advice Bureau [Norwich]: 03444 111444 Good Neighbour Scheme (Horstead & Coltishall): 07799 277455 Dial-A-Ride Community Transport: 01692 500840 Recruiting Sergeant (Defibrillator): 01603 7370 Coltishall Pharmacy: 01603 736784

Horstead Tithe Barn

(Key: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday)

The Hayloft is available for hire:

Badminton: Carl Tipple -T: 738399 £12.60 per 3-hr session or £5.25 p/hr for shorter periods Pop-up Café: Sylvia Coward T: 737917 The Main Barn is available for hire: for full or part-day sessions on Sat/ Sun @ full day rate day rate of £200, 9am-12pm (15 hrs). Line Dancing: Glenda / Sheila T: 890708 / 710778 Part-day sessions £12 p/hr. Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin T: 736287 Saturday evening session (6pm-12pm):£100 Tiddlers Baby & Toddler Group: John Hindley Mornings or afternoons on weekdays @ £12 p/hr with a minimum T: 737974 booking of two hours. *Bar by Request. Horstead Parish Council Meeting Charge to regular (weekly) hirers: Zumba: Debby Priddy 01603 736492 (6.30-7.30pm) £19.50 per 3-hr session, £78.00 p/mth or £936.00 p/yr. Short Mat Bowls: Jill Bunn T: 737516 ( For booking & enquiries: Sue Blackburn Tel: 01603 737495 Craft Buddies: Karen Rhodes T: 861515 email: [email protected] www.horsteadtithebarn.wordpress.com

Coltishall Village Hall Colthishall Church Room Girl Guides Coltishall & Horstead Preschool ( Create and Share Craft Rainbows ( Coltishall Parish Council Meeting Brownies ( Forever Fit 60+ - Exercise for over 60s Coltishall & Horstead Preschool ( Community Lunch Club Vibe Fitness ( Coltishall and Horstead WI Coltishall & Horstead Preschool ( Yoga Short Mat Bowls Dance Zenergy Bookings for the Church Room: Please note NEW hire rates for Coltishall Church Room from 1st April 2019 will be:- Coltishall & Horstead Preschool Regular users: £6.50 p/hr £17.00 per 3-hr session Coltishall & Horstead Preschool Casual users (one off use): £11.00 p/hr Zumba Bookings and Enquiries: Joan Milligan T: 01603 737270

Coltishall Village Hall - Lounge Royal British Legion (as required) PLEASE INFORM: Good Neighbour Scheme (as required) [email protected] Good Neighbour Scheme (as required) IF ANY OF THE ABOVE DETAILS ARE Bookings for the Hall and Lounge: Regular hirers £6 p/hr, casual INCORRECT, OUT OF DATE OR NO hirers (one-offs). £12 p/hr Saturday: £150 p/day. Saturday evening 6pm- 12pm: £75 Hall & Lounge booked together: £100. *Bar by request. LONGER VALID, OR FOR THE For bookings & enquiries: Doreen Snelling-T: 01603 737955 INCLUSION OF A NEW CLUB, SOCIETY OR ASSOCIATION.

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