June 2013

Community News for , Horstead with Stanninghall Great & Little Hautbois and Badersfield M eyt o n Br idge c.1831 by Nan cy W ar d Our local Representatives

[Member of Parliament ] Keith Simpson, The Stable, Church Farm, , NR9 5ST Tel: 865763 [Member of Parliament ] Norman Lamb, Unit 4, The Garden Centre, Nursery Drive, Nth Walsham, NR28 0DR T el: 01692 403752 [ County Councillor] James Carswell, [email protected]. [Broadland District Councillor] Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, Coltishall, NR12 7AA T el: 738577

Coltishall Parish Councillors www.coltishall.org.uk [Chairman] Robert Watson, 12 Westbourne Road, Coltishall, NR12 7HT Tel: 738857 [Vice Chairman] Mike Warren, 39 College Close, Coltishall, NR12 7DT T el: 738332 [Parish Clerk] Barbara Elvy, 1 Drovers Rest, Kirstead Green, Brooke, NR15 1EW Tel: 01508 558761 John Harding, 2 Church Street, Coltishall, NR12 7DJ T el: 737721 Doreen Snelling, Red House, Church Street, Coltishall, NR12 7DJ Tel: 737955 Michael Spinks, Alan’s View, 11 Frogge Lane, Great Hautbois, NR12 7JT Tel: 737332 Mark Rischmiller, 36 Ling Way, Coltishall, NR12 7HX T el: 737748 Keith Childerhouse, 9 Kings Road, Coltishall, NR12 7DX T el: 737797 Sue Brodie, 15 Kings Road, Coltishall, NR12 7DX Tel: 738561 Mike Kirkham, 20 College Close, Coltishall, NR12 7DT Tel: 739117 Penny Loiez, 19 White Lion Road, Coltishall, NR12 7AS Tel: 926428 Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Councillors www.horsteadparishcouncil.org.uk [Chairman] Mrs M Gurney, Heggatt Hall, Horstead, NR127AY [Vice Chairman] Kate Lawrance, Mancroft, Church Close, Horstead, NR12 7ET Tel: 737562 [Parish Clerk] Philippa Weightman, 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead, NR12 7LY Tel: 736725 Barry Benton, Beverley Farm, Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EH Tel: 737279 Michael Blackburn, Sunny Croft, 24 Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP Tel: 737495 Caroline Fleming, Horstead House, Mill Road, Horstead, NR12 7AU T el 737686 Paul Skippings, 112 Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EQ T el: 736054 Dr. Bernard Watts, Thatch Cottage, Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EF Tel: 737245 Diane Williams, 5 Robert Norgate Close, Horstead, NR12 7BT T el: 737719 Robert Jennings, 3 Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP Tel: 738335 ‘All correspondence and queries should be sent to the Parish Clerk’ Directory of Clubs and Associations 1st Buxton Lamas Sea Scout Group: Vereen Marcer 279457 Hautbois Rangers: Emma Brown 898983 1st & Sea Scout Group:T Hughes 01962 630699 Horning Amateur Theatrical Society: Pauline Gedge 01692 630554 Badminton Club: Carl Tipple 738399 Horstead Bowls Club: [Secretary] Peter Cobb Tel: 737600 Chess Club: Paul Badger 737572 Horstead T ree Warden: Barry Benton T el:737279, Broadland Tots2Teens Club: Maria Alborough 430538 T ony Codling Tel: 737093 Horstead T rust: [Clerk] Brian Lloyd 737632 Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum: Mike Warren 738332 Horstead Tithe Barn Community Assoc.’n: Coltishall & Horsted Womens Institiute: Lesley Vaughan 720629 Chairman Luke Blackburn: 078170 61324; Ian Hall Sec. 736097 Coltishall Activities & Sports Trust [CAST]: [Chairman] John Hoveton Wroxham & District Gardening Club: Pam Culley: 782041 Harding Tel: 737721, [Vice Chairman] Doreen Snelling Tel: 737955 Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin 736287 Coltishall Allotments Association: Chairman 737644 Lions Club, Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club: David Barnett 782002 Coltishall Bridge Club: Peter Cobb 737600 Mardler [ Talking Newspaper]: Daphne Davy Tel: 1st Coltishall Brownies & Guides: Faye Jones 736987 01263 732933 Coltishall Church Bell Ringers: T ony Weston 737269 Rotary Club of Broadlands: Richard Mayer 715796 Coltishall Commons Management Committee: [Clerk] Barbara Elvy Rotary Club of Wroxham & Bure Valley : Stewart Kemp 738555 Tel: 01508 558761 Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes [Llamas KC Lodge]: Bob Coltishall Cricket Club: Mark Scott 624561 Jennings T el: 738335 Coltishall Jags Running Club: Alan Groves 737262 Royal British Legion: Mr B Jordan 738325 Coltishall Jags Football Club: Spirit of Coltishall Association: Secretary Jeff Ayling [Chairman] Steve Frost Tel: 07540 303313 [email protected] [Secretary] Sarah Nice T el: 07771 545771 Wellington Dance [Ballroom Dancing]: Dave Cox 737907 Coltishall PF Bowls Club: [Captain] Barry Simper Tel: 783087, Wroxham Flower Club: Pat Barnes 720466 Secretary Linda James Tel: 890905 Wroxham Folk Dance Club: Mick Wade 01692 404447 Coltishall Tree Warden: Peter Croot 737427 Wroxham, Hoveton & Belaugh Twinning Association: Jane Monks Community Lunch Club: Joan Milligan 737270 Tel: 782496 Friends of Coltishall & Surgeries: June Grey 890877 Wroxham United Reform Church: Rev Matt Stone 781623 Friends of Coltishall Church: Henry Bradshaw 738009 Secretary: Mrs Liz Haines 736081 Please inform the editor if any of the above is incorrect, out of date , no longer valid and for the inclusion of a new club, society or association

4 JUNE EDITORIAL May Issue of Marlpit We offer our sincere apologies to those of you who may have had their June 2013 enjoyment of the May Marlpit impaired by the poor quality of some of the Community News Letter for Coltishall, black & white images, which had less than their usual clarity and sharpness. Horstead with Stanninghall, Great & Little Hautbois and Badersfield. Technically it was due to a problem with the resolution of these images. Measures have been taken which should avoid this happening again and we hope that the pleasure you have in reading our wonderful village magazine Volunteer Editorial Staff remains undiminished. Marlpit Delivery Bags Editor & Advertising: The Marlpit Editorial Team are aware of the tremendous work undertaken by Mel Douglass their Marlpit Deliverers every month and it has come to our attention, 01603 736 016 particularly since the magazine has become heavier, of the difficulty in [email protected] carrying several copies of the Marlpit in one hand whilst holding a letter box open with another hand and with a further hand placing the Marlpit through Secretary: Philippa Weightman the letterbox. Problem:- three hands needed and only two available. 01603 737 962 Solution:- Provide every Marlpit deliverer with a delivery bag in which to [email protected] carry the Marlpits around. Make it waterproof. Make it fluorescent so that the deliverer can be seen. Put “The Marlpit” on the side of the bag so that our deliverers can be recognised in what they are delivering. If you look on page Treasurer: Anne Gilbert 22 you can see a sample of what we have in mind but, as deliverers, please 01603 737 577 let us have your comments. [email protected] Compilation Editor Compilation: We advertised in April and May issues for somebody to assist with the [email protected] compilation of the Marlpit. To date we have had no response. Surely there must be somebody out there with some experience of this type of work and a willingness to give up a few hours per month to help to produce this Advert/Copy: Derek Allday magazine. Please contact us (736016 or [email protected] ) 01603 738 032 [email protected] Village Games In April we asked for a volunteer to organise a team to represent our villages Distribution: Eric Johnson in the 2013 village games. Sadly, nobody volunteered and we will not have a 01603 738 683 village team in this year’s competition. These organisations and events do not run themselves. If you want to be part of a village where there is a great [email protected] deal going on then at some point you have to stand up and be counted and help these things take place, otherwise, like the 2013 village games team, Sub Editor: Susan Bunn they will not happen. 01603 739 215 Jubilee Players [email protected] As you can see on page 22 the ladies are warming up for their forthcoming Website performances in Calendar girls. If you have never been to a Jubilee Players performance at the Tithe Barn then take this opportunity to do so and www.themarlpit.com ensure that every performance is in front of a full house. [A new website is well under construction, watch this space] Bags2school The Friends of Coltishall Primary School have joined a textile recycling Front Cover Picture from: scheme called Bags2school (see article in this issue). They have now Dinah Goom extended their collection of unwanted clothes and the like to all “Meyton Bridge Barn Owl ” local residents. This is your opportunity to pass on the Your photos can be sent to many articles of unwanted clothing that you or [email protected] for dit undoubtedly have and it’s all in a good cause. Let’s e E consideration as a future front page see how much can be raised. Th Printed by ECO Colour Print 01603 633 804 COPY FOR THE JULY ISSUE CAN BE LEFT AT THE POST OFFICE, PHARMACY OR FARM TO FORK & FISH BY [email protected] THURSDAY THE 13 th OF JUNE COPY BY EMAIL WILL BE INSERTED IF THERE IS SPACE & IF RECEIVED BY SATURDAY 15th JUNE

5 What’s on in June

Date Time Event Mon 3rd 10am - Noon Wroxham Library Coffee Morning Thurs 6th 3pm - 4pm Wroxham Library Afternoon Tea

Fri 7th 7:30pm Wroxham & Hoveton G C Around the World in 80 Plants

Sun 9th 1pm - 5pm Open Farm Sunday, Village Hall Mon 10th 10am - Noon Wroxham Library Coffee Morning

10:30am - 12:30 pm Norfolk Carers’ Help Line, Wroxham Library

1:30pm - 4:30pm Coltishall & Horstead Preschool Open Day Tues 11th 7:30pm British Legion Meeting 6:30pm Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Meeting 7:30pm Horstead Parish Council Meeting Thurs 13th 3pm -4pm Wroxham Library Afternoon Tea Sat 16th 10am Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Furniture Sale Mon 17th 10am - Noon Wroxham Library Coffee Morning Wed 19th 7:30pm Coltishall & Horstead WI Meeting 10am - 11:30pm Tiddlers Toddler & Baby Group £2 / family Thurs 20th 3pm - 4pm Wroxham Library Afternoon Tea Mon 24th 10am - Noon Wroxham Library Coffee Morning Tues 25th 6:30pm Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Meeting Wed 26th 7:30pm Calendar Girls’ Jubilee Players Thurs 27th 7:30pm Calendar Girls’ Jubilee Players 3pm - 4pm Wroxham Library Afternoon Tea' Fri 28th 7:30pm Calendar Girls’ Jubilee Players Sat 29th Wroxham & Bure Valley Rotary Club Dance 7:30pm Calendar Girls’ Jubilee Players nb - What’s On is a snapshot of more details to be found in th e magazine [The editors will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions in this sum mary or the printed article, everything is processed in good faith by volunteers and as in the Telegraph mistakes may occur] Ch urch Service details can be found with Church reports - too many to list here!. A full programme of Library events is also featured .

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6 POTENTIAL FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

This consultation will last for at least eight weeks and will include a range of methods by which people can read the document give their views, such as by having copies located at libraries and at the District Council offices, making it available electronically via the Council’s website, and holding public This July and August Broadland District Council will be consulting exhibitions in a range of venues across the district. residents on its ‘preferred options’ in terms of sites for potential The details of your nearest exhibition are as follows: future development. Monday 8 th July 1.00pm – 6.30pm Horstead Tithe Barn The Planning Department is producing a Site Allocations document which will identify or ‘allocate’ areas of land for At these exhibitions you will be able to find out more about what specific types of development, such as housing, employment, is being proposed in this area, talk with Council officers, and community facilities etc. It will also define settlement limits for give your views about any of the sites being proposed. those places where some further ‘infill’ development may take place. Details of the consultation will feature in further publicity towards the end of June and in early July. We will be putting The document will form part of the statutory development plan notices/articles in: for Broadland. The local press (Norwich Evening News / Eastern Daily Press) Housing needs to be built all across to cope with rising Village and town notice boards demand. In Broadland, the Joint Core Strategy sets out the number of new homes needed in the district between 2008 and At the locations of the sites that feature within the consultation 2026 (12,700-13,100). In order to deliver these homes, suitable document sites need to be found all across Broadland. It is proposed that most of this is located in the , , , Broadland District Council website (www.broadland.gov.uk/sites) Old Catton Growth Triangle, to the north east of Norwich, but Anyone registered on our online Consultation Portal smaller amounts will be located elsewhere across the district. http://broadland-consult.objective.co.uk with an email address The settlements in Broadland that are to receive allocations are will receive automatic notification once the consultation begins. listed in the Joint Core Strategy that has been produced by the If you are not already, and wish to take part in this consultation, Greater Norwich Development Partnership. This can be read at please take the time to register by visiting the above web www.gndp.org.uk. Most settlements, apart from those that are address. Once registered, you can also use the Portal to very small, are likely to have some form of development comment on the consultation document, once the consultation is allocation or settlement limit identified. live. There have already been several public consultations, since We hope you will take the time to let us know your views on the 2009, in order to first identify possible sites and then narrow sites that have been proposed. Please look out for further details down the options to those that may most suitable to regarding the forthcoming consultation using the above publicity accommodate development. The forthcoming consultation channels. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please do presents the Council’s ‘preferred options’. not hesitate to contact the Spatial Planning Team on (01603) 430567 or at [email protected]

The Wednesday afternoon junior chess club at High School will start again in the autumn. There are also plans for another Junior Chess Congress and events to celebrate the 20 th Anniversary of Broadland Chess Club. T o find out more about these please contact Jonathan Reeve, Tel: 01263 733744 Broadland Chess Club [email protected]. End of Season Tournament Success Broadland Chess Club will be fielding teams in all 3 divisions of Senior and Junior Broadland Chess Club players took part in the Norfolk Chess League in the 2013-14 season. Teams need recent chess tournaments held in Gt Yarmouth and Norwich. to be finalised by the end of July. Players interested in The Gt Yarmouth Chess Congress was held at Gt Yarmouth joining Broadland Chess Club Hippodrome. The best performing Broadland Chess Club player for the new season can find was Ailko Van der Veen who won the U130s section with an out more by contacting Paul impressive score of 4½ out of 5. Ailko also won the Peter Badger, T el: 01603-737572 Vivian Shield for the best performance in any section by a [email protected] Norfolk player . Photo: Broadland Chess Club Meanwhile the juniors were in Norwich taking part in the player Ailko Van der Veen. Norfolk Junior Championships. Additional Notes: Several players who have attended recent coaching sessions at The King’s Head in Coltishall performed well. The Gt Yarmouth Congress was held Saturday 27th April William Stoppani (Sheringham) finished 2nd in the Under 9s and Sunday 28th April. section. James Day (Aylsham) and Nathan Norfield (Holt) finished equal 3rd. In the Under 7s section Justin Singh The Norfolk Junior (Rackheath) also finished 3rd. Championships was held Saturday 27th April.

7 Extract from the Minutes of Coltishall table-top sale raised £340.00. Mrs Douglass was pleased that Annual Parish Meeting the scheme can pick up on vulnerable people whose needs were CPC Monday 15 th April 2013 previously not identified. ng Meeti Chairman’s report. Robert Watson Church Clock. Major Bradbury thanked the Parish Council for its Notes offered his apologies for missing this most donation towards maintenance of the clock. The loan taken out important meeting. The past year had for repairs was reducing and now stood at £1044.70. The clock produced many proposed changes in and is now 140 years old and will need a complete overhaul before around the village, thus far without any long, which will likely be costly. formal applications for either the RAF Bowls Club. The green opened in April, and although base or housing developments. Parish precepts, currently expensive to maintain, is looking good. Ray Thompson expected under Government review, will need a prudent approach to that some 20 clubs will play circa 50 games here. The team ensure sufficient funds to meet parish needs. Regrettably, plays in three leagues, and reached the final of the North Councillor Dave Smith had resigned due to w ork Walsham knockout cup. The club is self-supporting, holding commitments, but Councillors were pleased to welcome fund-raising events including jumble sales and barbeques, Penny Loiez and Mike Kirkham to the Council. Robert Watson although a planned quiz was cancelled due to lack of support. thanked his fellow councillors and the clerk for their support and Younger members are needed, and coaching sessions open to commitment to improving the community despite, sadly, general all ages from 12 – 80 are being run. apathy. Broadgrace church. The Church has been meeting for some Police Report. There were 3 recorded crimes in Coltishall and three years, using the village hall as one of three venues. The Horstead during March: theft from a motor vehicle, one Church is inclusive, welcoming non-churchgoers to a relaxed, malicious wounding, and one burglary. Residents are warned friendly atmosphere. Families from both Coltishall and Horstead against doorstep-sellers following reports of rogue traders. attend, and enjoy events such as the recent “Mad with Dad” Speeding on Wroxham Road past Abbey Court is a hazard for Easter event for younger children and their fathers. residents as there is no footpath and the road narrows considerably on this stretch. The 40 mph limit is routinely Royal British Legion. The past year had seen four new ignored by traffic travelling towards Wroxham, and should members, winning this branch the Cromer Cup for “membership perhaps be reduced to 30mph. It was also suggested that there and retention”. Bob Jennings thanked the Parish Council for the refurbishment of the War Memorial, where wreaths were laid on should be a 20mph speed limit along Rectory Road. Remembrance Sunday, as well as at Buxton, Badersfield, and Alan Mallett – District Councillor. Broadland DC continued Horstead. The Poppy Appeal had raised £3128.93, and collectors to provide a sound service at the lowest possible cost to were thanked for their efforts. Fundraising had raised enough to residents. In 2002, it appeared that funds would run out by replace the Standard, which had become worn and beyond 2006. Subsequent reassessment of responsibilities, justifying repair. Unfortunately, a taxi persists in parking on the War outgoings, and generation of income outside Council Tax had Memorial grass, damaging it, but more importantly it is enhanced services and protected funding for six years to come disrespectful to the War Dead and their families. Hopefully, the whilst keeping Council tax low. There has been no increase in driver will find a more appropriate place to park. Council tax in the last two years. Cricket Club. Kevin Fisher reported that three teams play on HMP Bure. Mr Kenny Wood, Head of Security, Intelligence and Saturdays, covering ages from 11-18, as well as a ladies’ team. Operations, reported that a visit from HM Inspectors in 2010 Teams from Barton, Ashmanhaugh Oand Coltishall play, as does a had produced a good report, and standards had been Sunday team with Worstead . Other teams use the ground maintained. The prison still has a very low level of drug-taking, producing funds for the Charity. He thanked John Harding, Keith and a full security audit in February 2013 showed 92% Childerhouse and the groundsman for their help in keeping the compliance, which is an indicator of how seriously security is field in good condition. taken. A new wing will house 101 prisoners and there will be two new workshops. Staff for the new unit will be drawn from Allotments . Some 71 plots are let, four are spare. There is a within the service. Following the death of a prison officer in waiting list, with priority given to Coltishall residents. Theft and a road accident, prisoners have taken part in a variety of vandalism is a continuing problem, and Police have asked that fundraising events for the Air Ambulance. all incidents are reported immediately. A few persistent dog- owners continue to allow their pets to foul despite repeated RAF Coltishall Liaison Group. CETAG was set up following requests for more consideration. Mr Rivett, long-standing the proposed Eco-town, and disbanded in mid-2012. The Liaison committee member, resigned due to health problems. He was Group consists of representatives from surrounding parishes, and thanked at the AGM for his hard work, help and commitment attends meetings to discuss the future of the site. Norfolk County over the years. Council bought the airfield and intends publishing a master plan in June 2013, but it is unlikely to include use of the runway for Tree Warden. Tree Wardens had helped to assess parish trees, flying. The plan will be open to public consultation, and Norfolk and any necessary work has been done. Saplings donated by CC considers that heritage is important. parishioners and nurtured by Peter Croot have been found good homes, and advice is always available from him. Ash die-back Wind Turbines. Proposed turbines of 126.5 m tall in Scottow may result in 90% of ash trees being affected. The apple were refused by North Norfolk DC following objections by the orchard had produced a disappointing crop last year, but its Ministry of Defence that they would affect the Trimingham air popularity has grown and it now hosts visits from groups wanting defence radar. It is thought that the applicant, Airvolution to create their own orchards. A daffodil-planting day is planned Energy Ltd, will appeal against the decision. for the autumn to extend the work done around the churchyard Coltishall Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity.The gate to other areas of Coltishall. ramp was installed last year, and lighting at the football field is Youth Club.The Club continues to be a great success with under way. Following repairs, the changing-rooms wiring is now some 30 children attending each week. Some adult volunteers safe. John Harding announced his resignation from the Charity, will be retiring shortly, and there will therefore be a need for and hoped that younger people would drive the Charity forward new helpers to keep the club running beyond July, when the in the future. He thanked his fellow Trustees and volunteer school summer holidays begin. A meeting in May will decide secretary Vicki Tovell for their help and support. the final decisio n, so if you can spare an evening every couple Good Neighbour Scheme. Julie Douglass reported that the of weeks please come along and help keep the Club running. Scheme has 14 volunteers providing help to local residents of Rectory Road and St John’s Close proposals. Nothing has Coltishall and Horstead – befriending, small DIY jobs, transport. been heard from developers of the Rectory Road site since the There are currently five drivers, but more are needed due to the public presentation at the Church Rooms, and no application increasing number of requests. Donations are invited for small journeys, with a charge of 45p per mile for longer journeys. has been made to Broadland DC, though the developers Norfolk Rural Community Council had donated £500 to cover may be awaiting Broadland DC’s new Site Specific Allocations first-year insurance, a mobile phone, and CRB checks, and a document due in the summer. A meeting was held in March Continued overleaf 8 CPC Meeting extract, continued from over leaf between Councillors and the owners of the land beyond St John’s Close, who feel that circa 45 houses Col t ishal l and Hor st ead could be built on the site. Residents oppose any development, Pr e School citing existing traffic problems especially at school start and end times, congestion, lack of parking space for surgery and school, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficie nt ca pa city in the school. Brownfield sites should be used before agricultural la nd, the development boundary should not be extended, and the integrity of the village should be protected. Pupil numbers will rise by 40+ next term, and any new housing would worsen the problem. Traffic is already a problem, and the school is meeting with the Police and Highways to seek a solution, as parents refuse to heed requests not to park in St John’s Close. The Parish Council will attend Broadland DC if and when an application is heard, and “Open days” make representations on behalf of the village. th County Councillor James Carswell. James Carswell Monday 10 June - 1.30 till 4.30pm resigned from Norfolk County Council and Broadland District Friday 5 th July - 9.30 till 11.30am Council on 15 th March due to work commitments. He began representing the village four years ago, and said it had been a privilege to represent Coltishall where so many groups work to We would like to invite parents and children of any age, make it a vibrant, pleasant place to live. He has always past, present and future to come and see our reorganised, tried to serve Coltishall’s best interests, and has concerns fresh, friendly Pre School with new staff, opening hours about Norfolk CC’ s forthcoming business plan for LQH` the and layout at the Village hall, Rectory Road Coltishall. old RAF base. He advised the community to engage with We are graded GOOD by Ofsted and have just been developers and councils to extract from them the concessions awarded a £5000 quality grant from the local authority for we feel we need to accommodate the extra population and new equipment to enhance our already existing set up. increased traffic. He thanked John Harding as the previous To book in advance please email Chairman, Councillors and the clerk for their support. [email protected] or just drop in on the Next meeting is the Annual Parish Council Meeting on Monday day, free to all, refreshments available. 13 th May 2013 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All parishioners are very welcome. Contact us on 07876 013942 or email [email protected] (Ed Note this report was received too late to make the May Marlpit)

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Re:Car Parking: In view of the car parking saga in the village I feel that I should put pen to paper. As the Common belongs to the local community, surely we should have a say in what happens to it. A local vote of “Yes” or “No” to turn it into a car park or not should be decided by the community. If it is a “Yes” then also make it a Pay & Display so the money could be used to pay or maintain the car park or put the money to local Charities. Darren Thirtle [Address supplied]

FIT TOGETHER WALKS - June 2013 KKKK A challenging walk along Sunday Buxton the riverside past Oxnead Bure Valley Railway Car Park nd and Burgh Mills returning 4.2 miles, 50% 2 June Station Rd through Brampton on a soft, Several Stiles 1030an NR105ET short loop from the railway path

Tuesday Buxton Rural walk over fields and Bure Valley Railway Car Park 3.3 miles, 50% 4th June meadows via Oxnead and Station Rd soft,steps 7 Six Stiles 1030an NR105ET Buxton Mills

Peter Neave, Broadland & Coordinator 01603 897193

9 Anglia to tell us what caused criminal behaviour. The research Broadland ‘most peaceful’ told us that many offenders had trigger events in their younger lives such as bereavement in childhood, being abused or area of UK.... witnessing abuse or family breakdown and so we set policies over the last ten years where we are focused on early Broadland in Norfolk has today been named as intervention, working in schools to help young people facing the “most peaceful” area in the UK according these problems now. We worked with charities, such as the to an independent report. Benjamin Foundation, to deliver these services in schools. The first-ever UK Peace Index took 10 years’ worth of data and "Where crime has happened we work with the police and found that there was a "substantial and sustained" fall in community groups, such as parish councils, to use restorative violent crime over the last decade - a fall more rapid in the UK approaches, where the victim of crime meets the person who than anywhere else in Western Europe. committed the crime and they agree how to resolve the matter; this is incredibly powerful as the person committing According to the report by the Institute for Economics and the crime can understand the impact of their actions on the Peace, there were only eight weapons crimes recorded for victim and they get an opportunity to make peace in their 2012 in Broadland with an average overall crime rate for the community. decade at 323 per 100,000 people - about a third of the national average. This is reflected in local figures which show "We take a collaborative approach, monitor crime hot spots a 7 % fall in all crime in the district between 2012 and 2013 with the police and work with communities to find effective (3219 to 2982 - over 200 crimes).Norfolk remains one of the solutions.” safest counties in the country. Broadland serves a population of around 125,000 and includes northern suburbs of Norwich and rural areas to the north and Rogue Trader Week east of the city. The area has several market towns including Aylsham and and several villages. The area is also home Norfolk Police are taking part in a week-long to part of the Norfolk Broads- a popular destination for tourists national operation to raise awareness of rogue with an influx of visitors to the area every year. traders and tackle any cold callers reported in the county. Officers from Operation RADAR are dedicated to dealing with Policing commander for the Broadland district is Superintendent Stuart Gunn, who oversees seven Safer doorstep crime in Norfolk 52 weeks of the year. They work with Neighbourhood Teams; Reepham, Aylsham, and partners to target rogue traders and highlight the dangers of Drayton, and , Sprowston and Spixworth, consenting to having work carried out by cold callers. and Acle. The week of activities is being led by Operation Liberal, the Superintendent Gunn welcomed the report saying: national intelligence unit for distraction burglary and “Norfolk itself is one of the safest associated travelling criminality, and Trading Standards. counties in the country and Top Tips for keeping your property safe – Broadland, as a district, is particularly 1) Always keep your back door locked when safe.” answering your front door, so no-one can enter “We are acutely aware that Broadland’s residents value their your property without your consent quality of life and traditional values and my officers work 2) Use a spy hole, chain or window to look at closely with partner agencies, including the District Council, any caller you don’t recognise. Not sure? Don’t County Council and housing providers, to make sure our open the door policing reflects the area we work in whilst still tackling serious 3) Display a No Cold Calling sticker on your door, crimes robustly. you can get one of these for free from your local “The past year has seen the development of a multiagency Safer Neighbourhood Team operational partnership team which consists of Police, Local Authority staff and other agencies, aimed at sharing resources 4) Always ask for ID – take it from the caller to resolve issues important to the community. It is through this through the letterbox and read it carefully coordinated approach that we are able to effectively tackle 5) Check the caller is genuine by telephoning crime and antisocial behaviour. It is also through this team that their company using the number in the phone we work to identify the most vulnerable members of our book. The Gas Board and the Water Board no community and seek to provide the right support.” longer exist Chief Superintendent Nick Dean, Norfolk’s County Policing 6) Use an accredited trader to carry out work at Commander, said he was pleased to see his officers’ and other your home. Try the Norfolk Trusted Trader partner agencies hard work reflected in the figures saying: Scheme run by Norfolk Trading Standards “Being the most peaceful local authority brings its own trials, 7) Don’t agree to any work or sign anything on with the number of officers reflecting the crime levels. This the spot. Don’t be pressured into having work means we need to manage our resources efficiently and carried out. effectively providing visibility and reassurance whilst ensuring that all crime levels remain below. The figures reflect our 8) Never pay cash up front and don’t ever go to success in this area.” the bank or cash point with a trader Broadland District Councillor Simon Woodbridge, who is 9) Discuss any work you feel needs doing with a Member Champion for Crime Prevention and Community relative or friend who can help you find a Safety said: "Broadland has taken a partnership approach, reputable trader working with our communities and the agencies and 10) Call 999 if you think a rogue trader is at your organisations that serve them to prevent crime where possible. property. "Our residents consistently tell us that fear of crime is a priority More information can be found on our website issue for them. We already had a low crime rate, so we looked http://www.norfolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/homesecurity/bogu to see if we could prevent criminal behaviour from happening scallersroguetraders.aspx in the first place. We commissioned the University of East

10 In January 2012 Norfolk Constabulary normally from midday until 8pm while launched Operation Relentless to tackle many householders are out. Please be burglaries at isolated business premises, vigilant and call us if you witness anything farms and outbuildings. These have out of the ordinary. reduced by almost a third now and we will Other crime in the area is generally continue to work at paying attention opportunistic in nature: unlocked houses vulnerable locations and people who we where someone has walked in and stolen believe might be involved in this criminal a handbag or phone. Insecure sheds behaviour . On Wednesday night we were where items are taken and some diesel alerted to a dog barking at a premise in a thefts from rural locations, industrial areas Weekly crime summaries rural location near to Coltishall. Officers or lorries/tractors, or items taken from 13-19 April 2013 carried a search of the area and with the unlocked cars. use of night sights managed to find two Don’t give thieves an open invitation people hiding in bushes and in possession This weekend is likely to be busy with With the improved weather residents are of tools. Both were arrested on suspicion good weather and tourists and some being urged not to give burglars an open of going equipped to steal. criminals might come to the county to steal from cars parked in beauty spots. invitation by leaving doors and windows I have trained officers who will be happy insecure. Please lock your car and don’t leave to provide advice on cost effective ways valuables on display. Police are urging householders to be to protect vulnerable buildings. If your mindful of security as the warmer weather requirements are more complex, due to As always, most of the offences in the continues. the nature or value of the property, I have area are not sophisticated, but committed specialist Crime Reduction Officers who by thieves who take advantage of As people start to enjoy the better are qualified to provide specialist advice. insecurity. Please lock your house, your temperatures, officers are asking If you feel you would benefit from some garden sheds and garage and your car to residents to review their home security free advice please get in contact via our put an obstacle in the way of the thief. and help avoid becoming a victim of website www.norfolk.police.uk or via the Superintendent Stuart Gunn opportunistic crime. 101 non emergency number. 18196/13 Interference With A Motor Thieves will be on the look-out for gaps in During the past two weeks we’ve had a security, especially open doors and Vehicle HOWARD WAY AYLSHAM small number of house burglaries, spread Neighbour saw two unknown males next windows, so if you leave your home across North Norfolk and area. empty for even a short amount of time to the IP's car. He saw one male enter the They have been at mainly detached vehicle and climb into the front seat, make sure it is locked and secure. Other houses in rural or village locations, with tips include keeping house and car keys leaning over into the rear of the vehicle, entry forced at the back door or window. using a torch to look around. and other valuables such as iPads and Please be vigilant concerning anyone in an laptops away from doors and windows. unknown car in the area who is paying 18464/13 Theft If Not Classified Further advice is available at close attention to houses or to people Elsewhere MILL ROW AYLSHAM Unknown www.norfolk.police.uk. who may be going door to door to locate person(s) by means unknown have a house with the occupants out. removed a metal gate from drive Please note the information contained boundary of victims address within the crime summary is information One other problem we have had is a suitable for public distribution and does number of thefts at sports centre 18572/13 Theft If Not Classified not include certain categories which may changing rooms, particularly where adult Elsewhere Mobile phone stolen have personal privacy or data protection football teams have been playing. T wo from office. implications. specific locations are Horning and 18667/13 Theft If Not Classified 15640/13 Other Criminal Damage To A Felmingham. Be careful not to leave items Elsewhere DOCTORS HILL Building Other Than A Dwelling in coats in changing rooms. I/P has had some horse tack taken from BANNINGHAM ROAD AYLSHAM Old heavy Many of the offences in the area are not the field where she keeps her horses. glass champagne type bottle used to sophisticated, but committed by thieves 4-10 May 2013 cause criminal damage to a pre formed who take advantage of insecurity. In recent messages I’ve mentioned the concrete/ asbestos type corrugated sheet Superintendent Stuart Gunn trend of house burglaries across North on the side of an unoccupied four sided Norfolk and Broadland, which has locked barn. 16720/13 Other Criminal Damage fortunately now significantly reduced. 15567/13 Other Criminal Damage To A MARKET PLACE AYLSHAM Three arrests have been made in Vehicle STRACEY ROAD Person(s) unknown have caused the lock connection with recent incidents and BUXTON Suspects have caused large dent on the victim's front door to be super- officers continue with their enquiries. in rear of victim’s car. glued. This led to specialist and costly repair. I would continue to urge householders to 15737/13 Other Criminal Damage To A be vigilant and to call police should you Vehicle CAWSTON ROAD AYLSHAM U/k 27 April – 3 May witness anything suspicious or out of the person/s have broken rear windscreen. Overview from Broadland Policing ordinary in your neighbourhood. 15846/13 Other Criminal Damage To A Commande r We have experienced some break-ins to Vehicle WRIGHT'S CLOSE AYLSHAM Last week I mentioned there had been commercial premises on industrial estates, Unknown person/s have damaged the some house burglaries across Broadland, farms and other remote premises victim's estate vehicle by smashing the which continues to be the case with rural overnight, so if you have these premises rear offside quarter window with detached properties being targeted. We please be vigilant and consider how you additional damage to the rear believe the incidents are being committed can make it more difficult for burglars. bodywork/wing below the broken window. by a group of between two and four men, CCTV is always 20-26 April 2013 who appear to be targeting homes which helpful for us to look empty and have no cars on the track offenders Overview from Broadland Policing driveway. The entry point is usually rear either by their Commander patio door/window by using a flat blade [Continued over such as a screwdriver. The timeframe is leaf]

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11 [Continued from previous page] appearance or their vehicle. Also please watch out for suspicious vehicles that might be checking out the area during daytime only to return in hours of darkness when nobody is around. Finally, we have experienced some shed break-ins with thieves targeting gardening equipment while several chimney style flower-pots have also been stolen from front gardens recently. Tools can be costly so it’s worth making sure your shed is locked and that equipment is put away. Superintendent Stuart Gunn 19656/13 Burglary Dwelling STATION ROAD COLTISHALL Entry via smashed window, iPad mini stolen from lounge, alarm activated resulting in offenders fleeing scene. 19535/13 Burglary in a Building other than a Dwelling BURGH Overnight, unknown person/s have entered unlocked shed in garden and stolen 2 x chainsaws. 19686/13 Other Criminal Damage to A Dwelling ROBERT NORGATE CLOSE HORSTEAD A side kitchen window of the premises has been smashed by unknown means. 19239/13 Theft If Not Classified Elsewhere BREEZE AVENUE AYLSHAM A brown ceramic ornamental ball (approx 10 " in diameter) has been removed from the front garden of the premises.

meaning a £40,000 tax bill. Whilst alive, their wealth is also vulnerable to care cost claims. Now with a little planning ……. David produced a Deed of MONEY MATTERS… Variation within 2 years of his Brother’s death. This moved A regular report for Marlpit readers the £250,000 inheritance into a Discretionary Trust for the benefit of himself and his family. David and all those he DEEDS of VARIATION cares for (his co-beneficiaries) can still have use of the £250,000 capital and any income from it. The Trust is not Deeds of Variation (DofV) are a very important part of David’s own personal wealth. When David and June piece of Financial Planning. So what are they and have died, the value of the Discretionary Trust doesn’t when are they used ? trigger any IHT….. £40,000 tax bill has vanished. If, whilst alive, David or June had to disclose their assets for Care If you are a beneficiary of a deceased person’s estate, the wealth Costs, the Discretionary Trust is NOT claimable by the Local which passes to you will then form part of your own personal asset Authority. Assets held in Trust do not form part of your own list. This means it’s yours ! It also means that when you die it will be personal wealth. You are a beneficial owner rather than a included when working out whether any Inheritance Tax is due. And legal owner. as the wealth you received is yours, it’s also taken into account when This short article in no way should be taken by readers as you are assessed for any means tested state benefits (ie Care Costs.) advice. Unless you feel at ease in making your own A Deed of Variation allows you the ability to use the wealth that you decisions, independent advice is always recommended. We inherit, but to have it removed from your own “asset list.” The whole have access to plenty of information to help you make the point is to PRESERVE WEALTH for your benefit and others that you right choices. Whatever option you take, it’s sensible to care about rather than leaving it available to pay potential care costs spend a little time getting quality professional advice before or IHT. BUT …. There’s one key rule …… you must complete the Deed committing yourself. of Variation WITHIN 2 YEARS of the death of the person who left you the wealth. The following examples may help. Martin Smith IFA can be contacted on 01263 732720 or 07584 030071 David is married to June. They have assets of their own totalling Martin Smith Independent Financial £500,000. Applying current IHT rules, there will be no IHT payable Adviser Limited is an appointed when the second of them dies. David’s Brother died on 1.3.2013 and representative of Financial Limited left assets of £250,000 to David. David and June are now worth which is authorised and regulated by £750,000. Each of them has an IHT allowance of £325,000 so it means that £100,000 of their wealth now exceeds the double IHT the Financial Services Authority FSA allowance for married couples. If David and June died and no Deed of Number 552843 Variation was completed, the £100,000 would be taxed at 40%

12 WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB The Probus Club of Broadlands As I write this, I am looking out on a The Probus Club of Broadlands lovely sunny day with a clear blue sky. meets on the last Wednesday of Lets hope that this continues and we have a really the month at the Masonic Hall in good summer. We certainly deserve it!! The better Wroxham commencing at noon. weather has allowed us to open the Precinct Initially we get together in the bar to Tombola and we are looking to raise lots of money socialise and meet new members. This is for the two charities we are supporting this year - Arthritis Care and followed by a three course meal which is always varied Leukaemia Care. Business in our Charity Shop is now picking up and of a high standard. It gives us further opportunity to after the extended winter and our summer opening times of 9am to sit with friends and catch up on what we have been doing 4.30pm are now in place. Sunday opening began on 1st June - for the past month. The meal is followed by a talk from a 10am to 4pm. guest speaker, always on a topic of interest and often The recent Craft Fair was again successful and well attended. The relevant to our lives in Norfolk. bacon rolls were , as usual, very popular and our chef was kept very The Club met on 24 th April 2013 for its Annual General busy with her frying pan! Our next furniture sale will be taking place Meeting. Officers were elected to form the Committee from 10am on Sunday 16th June at the Broadland Youth & that will run the Club for the current financial year. The Community Centre, so come along early to grab a bargain. new President will be Paul Peck and the vice President Bill SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR YOUR DIARIES THIS MONTH Dickson. There was no presentation. is our AFTERNOON TEA CONCERT with dancing and Concerning our article in the April issue of this magazine light refreshments. Featuring the JAZZANNIE TRIO it will take there are a number of amendments that need to be place at the MASONIC HALL, NORWICH ROAD WROXHAM on mentioned to correct anomalies within it regarding the FRIDAY 21ST JUNE, 2pm - 4.30pm . Tickets are reporting of the presentation by Chris Green on the £5.00, including refreshments, and are obtainable from subject of Roys of Wroxham. Annie Slater on 01603 783204. There will be a raffle and you The article incorrectly said that Chris had worked for will also be able to purchase some of Annie's delicious home made Waitrose and moved to Roys in 1995 when, in fact, he jams and marmalade. The proceeds will be divided equally between moved directly from T esco to Roys in 1994. The current the Worstead Day Care Centre and our Charity Account. So, why not chairman of Roys is not Peter Roy but Roger Ridley come along and have a great end to your week. Thomas. There are 7 senior managers, not 17. Fred Roy’s As many of you will know, the appearance of Station Road in visit to America where he recognised the concept and the Hoveton leaves a lot to be desired and does not create a very good opportunities presented by out-of-town shopping was in impression for visitors coming to the village by train. As part of our the 1950’s not 60’s. Proceeds from the Eaton sale were community work, a team from the Club has started a programme of used, not to develop the Hoveton store, but to develop clearing litter, trimming foliage etc and generally doing what we can the variety store concept which subsequently led to the to improve the road. Some of you may have noticed a start acquisition of the seven variety stores that are currently has been made on the grounds of the old Horseshoe Pub and we trading. The fire that led to the rebuilding of the will, as and when time and manpower permits endeavour to work Department store occurred in May 1995. A second, less on the other areas needing attention. If you feel you would like to serious fire, occurred last year. Finally the Roys assist us with this activity for a few hours from time to time, please warehouse is in Pinetrees not Pinefields. give Lion Dave Barnett a ring on 01603 782002. Your help would be Our apologies are due to Roys and we hope that this now greatly appreciated and you will be doing something positive to sets the record straight. improve the village. Again on the community side, over the past few The Club is actively seeking new members and those months four of our members have, on a number of occasions visited interested should contact Ian Anderson on 01603 Day Centres and Afternoon clubs, to entertain those attending 737298. We hope to see you at our next meeting. with poems, monologues, games and a sing along session. Socially, in early June we will be holding a fish and chips evening at Ken's and there are plans for a river trip and picnic later in the summer. We will also be holding our "Changeover Evening" at the end of the month when I will be handing over the Presidency of A date for your diary:- the Club to my wife Ros. - keeping it in the family you might say. Nationally, Lions Clubs throughout the country assisted Marie Curie with their recent Great Daffodil Appeal. The charity has chosen the WEDNESDAY JULY 17 th Lions as its first official collecting partner in a 3 year project to raise an additional £1m. Lions Clubs will also be supporting the A GRAND COFFEE MORNING Special Olympics GB Summer Games ( http://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk ) which are taking place in 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bath between 28th August and 1st September. This months £100 Charity Shop draw goes to the Norwich Salvation At AUDREY & TONY'S Army for the Homeless, who were nominated by Jean Kimberley of Wroxham, who donated items to the shop. 22, Wroxham Rd. This is my last report before I hand over the job to Ros and I hope Coltishall. that you have enjoyed reading about what we get up to in the Lions. We will always welcome new members, so if you like what we do, have a few hours to spare occasionally and would like to make a difference in your local community, whist at the same time having Cakes, pies, sausages rolls, tombola, home made some fun, why not give our President, Lion Mike Clipston a ring on jam/marmalade etc., 01603429380, or alternatively contact our Membership Chairperson Lion Suzanne Barnett on 01603 782002. If you prefer , feel free to come along to one of our meetings, which are held in the Broadland We look forward to seeing you, everyone Youth and Community Centre, at 8pm on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of welcome. each month. We are a friendly bunch and you will be made very welcome. Mike Clipston

13 Ashmanhaugh & Barton Wanderers Cricket Club Ashamanhaugh and Barton Wanderers Cricket Club: Provide youth cricket coaching with qualified coaches Monday evenings at Barton Turf 6.15 - 7.45pm.

We are also keen to hear from any senior players who are interested in joining our cricket club we run four Saturday teams and one Sunday team. Ladies cricket - a new way to keep fit! Why not join us, beginners welcome - coaching takes place each Wednesday evening from 6pm. (Including girls from age 13). For more information please contact youth cricket: Darren Marrable on 07931723396, senior cricket: Scott Hayes on 07917532955 or ladies cricket: Paula Mayes on 01603 781848.

happiness in the final scene when her simpering husband ( so Alice in Wonderland In believably played by Neil Sumser-Lupson) finally gets the message! The sergeant and the soldiers were very long suffering February I spent a delightful evening watching with the Queen’s violent outbursts, and I loved their hats, well I members of the Jubilee Players trying to make loved all the costumes, another characteristic of Jubilee players’ sense of the goings on in Muddleup Woods, in productions. order to save the future of Wonderland. I had read the story as a The up-to-date comments on the fallibility of Sat Navs, the child, and back then found it disjointed and difficult to make dancing ‘Gang Nam Style’ and the modern day importance of sense of, but I found myself enjoying the whimsical story-line in fashion, with the caterpillar’s transformation into the butterfly’s this production, perhaps far more than other productions of well wings being ‘part of my summer collection’ did not go un- known Aladdins and Cinderellas . So even though this story noticed, as well as the cast’s clever covering up of the very few made for a slightly different pantomime, we still had a prompts required! wonderful ‘dame’ in the guise of Alice’s mother (Neil Phillips) ,a Of course The Princess of Hearts and Prince of Diamonds (Holly mystical wizard(Brian Lloyd),who held the key to it all, and the Chamberlin and Cassie Mason) were safely married in the end, ridiculous jokes, that we’ve all heard before but can never think and played their parts just right for the pantomime’s love of the punch line quick enough, delivered brilliantly by Wally the interest. True to the original script there was a mystical Cheshire Joker (Hannah Groves). Cat (Georgina Nobbs), wonderfully multi-coloured this time, and It was different because it was more musical than other of course a Mad Hatter’s Tea party. How the dormouse came out pantomimes. It also flowed beautifully from set to set, perhaps of the tea-pot I still can’t make out, but well done the scenery aided by the deft movements of Alice (Alice Skippings) and the designers and Freya! White Rabbit (Gabrielle Forrest). The opening number ‘Sunshine The movements and stage presence of Tweedle Dum and lollipops and rainbows’ was uplifting and relaxing at the same Tweedle Dee (Graham Brackenbury and Jane Risebrow) were time, with the chorus’s lovely rendition complimented stunningly riveting. I’m not sure why, they were just ponderous and great. with members dressed in cerise, white and black stripes!In So well done to Ros Chamberlin for bravely giving us something complete contrast what wasn’t relaxing was the Knave of different, which was definitely one of the best. What wasn’t Spades’ (Paul Skippings) take on Michael Jackson’s ‘ Thriller ‘ , different was the excellent commitment of the cast and wow those eyes, brilliant, and the music so unexpected. Another production team in giving us such a professionally presented excellent copy was of Bonnie Tyler’s ’I need a Hero’ by the entertainment in our local village barn, which we must continue Queen of Hearts (Rebecca Chamberlin), which explained her to support , thank you Jubilee players. violent frustration throughout the play, but culminating in Sue Hill

Annual Frettenham Village Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Garage Sale are holding a Charity Furniture Sale at the Sunday 23rd June Broadland Youth & Community Centre, 9am - 12pm. Stalham Road, Hoveton on: Sunday 16th June from 10am. Come and grab a bargain at this much loved, popular annual event. Over 40 houses throughout Frettenham will be holding Delivery service available. sales. Refreshments and maps are available from the school. Sale in aid of Tel: Dave on 01603 782002 or Frettenham Under Fives. Mike on 01603 783108.

Monday June 11th, 7:30pm British Legion Meet in Coltishall Village Hall

14 News from the Bell Latest News from Broadlands Rotary Tower Club

Saturday April 13 th Alfie Hewitt to get new Sports Wheel- saw the marriage of chair Abigail Fleur and Peter John at St.John's The first recipient of a sports wheelchair under Coltishall. The entrance the “Wheelie Good Idea” fundraising effort by of the bride, wearing a beautiful gown local Rotary Clubs in East Anglia has been with lo ng flowing train, was “I Believe identified. It is thrilling that we are now in a positio n to my Heart” played on a harp by Danielle Perrett. Followed by make life changing decisions and to further the Paralympic three bridesmaids in full length purple gowns and carrying movement that excited us so much last summer. It is posies of purple and yellow roses. It was good to hear the proposed that a new Sports Wheelchair will be supplied to large congregation singing the hymns and to note the ladies 15 year old Alfie Hewitt, a student at Acle Academy and lovely hats, all in different styles and colours. The service living in Cantley, who needs a new wheelchair because of a ended with Danielle playing the Recessional Music on the growth spurt. Alfie is a highly talented wheelchair tennis harp again, as the bride and groom walked out into the player , currently the No.1 ranked junior in the world, 2013 sunshine to the ringing of the Wedding Bells. We wish Junior Masters Champion and rated as having great Abigail & Peter much happiness in their future life together. potential for the Rio Olympics’ in 2016. Saturday April 20 th saw the marriage of Amanda Waller- Alfie was identified by the Rotary Club of Broadlands which Barrett to Matthew Scott Forkes at St.Margret's Church has members living all around the local Broadland area. It is . At this wedding I was unable to see the important that Alfie gets the right equipment so the T ennis Bride & Groom as you cannot see down the isle from there, Foundation Performance team is being consulted about his hence no description of dresses etc. but it was a lovely new tennis wheelchair. Alfie’s chair will be ordered as soon sunny day, and a large congregation, singing the first hymn as possible, which we estimate will cost around £3500. It is “Give Me Joy In My Heart” One of the readings was an intended that his existing chair will be passed onto someone excerpt from Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres” this was followed by the address, prayers, and the final hymn “One More Step Along The World I Go” and of course as they left the church we rang those Wedding Bells again just for them on their special day. On April 27 th we found ourselves at Hevingham Church to ring for a Wedding and a Christening. People often laugh about the bride being late , but on this occasio n Lisa was there outside the church, but the bridesmaids went sailing past in their car! obviously lost, but soon made a quick turnaround when they spotted the church. After Julian Bishop and Lisa Fox had been together for seventeen years and had two little children they decided the time had come to “Tie the Knot” and to have Macy Elise and Charlie Jai christened during the service. Very appropriately they walked down the isle to the strains of “At Last” sung by Etta James, the brides's dress was off the shoulders, white satin frills and lace, followed by four bridesmaids in pink satin gowns, carrying posies of pink & white daisy's , and one little bridesmaid being Macy, in a white dress just like her mummy's! Of course I must not forget the two very smart little page boys, one of which was Charlie, their son, carrying a little white satin cushion which held the two wedding rings tied together in the centre, and when the time came for his mummy & daddy to be married he stepped forward with the else or it could be used at Stoke Mandeville for camps for rings, so very proud to be part of this very special service. young disabled people. The photograph shows Alfie Hewitt ( As the service came to an end, the holding the Paralympic T orch) at the Celebration Event held recently at the Norwich Forum, along with Martin Bride & Groom left the church to “My First My Last, My Everything” sung by McElhatton, CEO of WheelPower on the left. In the centre is Barry White, and as those Wedding Danny Nobbs – GB Olympic shot putter. Alongside the Bells rang out we say may they all Rotary District Governor Trevor Sayer is Sally Green District have many more years of love and Project Coordinator for the “Wheelie Good Idea”. happiness together. The members of the Broadlands Rotary Club are delighted As we had been away for the Bank to have identified such a high grade candidate from here in Holiday weekend, we were very our midst. We are certain that everyone in the whole of the grateful to our Coltishall ringers as local area will be behind him, and will follow his progress well as Buxton for rallying round and giving the Bishop of with great interest in the run- up to Rio 2016. Kings Lynn a welcome with ringing for the Sunday service. Broadlands Rotary is always looking to welcome men and Finally we were also delighted to have six enthusiastic women from all walks of life into our club so please ring ringers turn up for the Bank Holiday Monday night practice, Richard Mayer on Norwich 715796 or visit now there is dedication for you! www.rotaryclubofbroadlands.org.uk So until next time, enjoy your ringing. (Audrey Weston - secretary) Richard Mayer

15 WROXHAM LIBRARY “Not Just Books” THE COLTISHALL & Coffee Mornings - every Monday, HORSTEAD YOUTH CLUB 10.00am-12.00pm - All welcome Bounce and Rhyme Time at the WILL CLOSE UNLESS.... library on alternate Tuesdays 1.30pm - 2.00pm. songs and rhymes for The Youth Club has been running since 2007 babies, toddlers, parents and carers. and has proved to be very successful, with The next date is June 4 th attendances ranging from 20 to 40 children in the age range of 9 to 14 years. Each year we have been able to provide a FREE Afternoon Tea on Thursday half day out during the Summer Break and a FREE Xmas Disco. afternoons, 3.00pm-4.00pm All This has been made possible from the weekly subscription from welcome to join us at the library for each child. There is also a Tuck shop which helps bolster the afternoon tea and coffee funds. Get online with Learn My HOWEVER, the Coltishall & Horstead Youth Club team have Way .The Learn My Way website is reached a stage where up to 6 of the adult volunteers have designed to help people take their decided that it is time for them to fully retire and take up other first steps with computers and the interests. That will leave only 5 adults to run the club which Internet. Free 1 hour sessions- book they are reluctant to do without additional help, this would also yours now for help with getting mean that, given the number of helpers, weekly opening of started and online. the club would not be possible. Happy Hours 2 for 1 on DVDs and CDs. As it stands at the Monday 10am-1pm moment the club will Wednesday 2pm-5pm not re-open after Friday Friday 4.30pm-7.30pm 25th July Jigsaw Swap Swap your jigsaws at Wroxham Library- bring which is when the Schools start their summer break. If you in a complete one that you have finished and swap it with one believe in the club and the benefit it provides to your children of the jigsaws we have here. Available whenever we are open. please come forward and save it. The general administration The Scrabble Club meets on the last Thursday of each month and running of the club is not that difficult, and help and from 2-2.30pm.All welcome. Refreshments provided. guidance would be available from existing helpers during the transitional period Discover 6 great new books as part of the 'Summer Please contact: Reads' promotion- brought to you in partnership with Norwich Mike Warren (Club Chairman) on 01603 738332 Writer's Centre at Wroxham Library. Monday June 10 from 10.30-12.30pm Norfolk Carer's Helpline will be offering advice and support for people who provide unpaid help and support to those who need it. Anglian Bus Roadshow in the morning of June 13 th , HELP WANTED! offering information and advice. WROXHAM LIBRARY - NORWICH ROAD - WROXHAM -

Vacancy There is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor to Ladies team Manager/Coach join our Parish Council. If you would like to be Required involved in the community, and work with us to Coltishall Jaguars FC Ladies require a improve nad maintain the village, please contact Manager/Coach for the 2013/14 season and either Chairman Robert Watson on 738857, or onwards. The current Manager is having to step down from Clerk Barbara Elvy on 01508 558761 the post after 8 years due to ill health. The team has had a successful 2012/13 season; at the time of writing, they are second in the 1 st Division of the Norfolk Women’s & Girls League and are through to the final of the League Cup. The MARLPIT DELIVERER REQUIRED team is a friendly, diverse mix ranging from 16 to 30 years old, many of whom have been with the team for a number of We urgently need a deliverer for years. The team is also backed by the club which is very active in girls and women’s football. Station Road,Coltishall. Previous experience or qualifications are not required as If you can help, 30 copies of The Marlpit will be training can be organised. Enthusiasm, an interest in football delivered to your doorstep and it should be possible and an understanding of the game are the main requirements If you are at all interested or want further information, to deliver them in say 45 minutes. whether you have coaching qualifications or not, please Can you help? contact:- Sarah Nice on 07771 545771 If you can, please ring Eric Johnson or [email protected].

16 Then & Now The editors are creating a gallery of pictures of the Marlpit area. Here we have two pictures with details of Central Garage kindly given by Hazel Bell

Below we have a picture taken in 1925/6 in front of Central Garage showing G. Cooper, Herbert Digby and Arthur Deacon.

Above we have a photo of Central Garage taken in 1925. The Deacon Family lived over the garage, what was there before the flat is unknown. Any further information would be appreciated. We would be pleased to receive your pictures of “Then and Now” of your own homes or local area - Not just views but people around the area too. It would be helpful if you could include a date and a little detail of were the picture was taken. Please send your photographs to [email protected] . Alternatively post (with return address) in the Marlpit boxes at the Post Office, Chemist or Farm to Fork and Fish.

we hope that, with warmer weather on the way, the plant stall COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD WI. will once again be busy next month. We are looking forward to tea at the Norfolk Mead Hotel in The work of the Norfolk May, and there will be a report of the recent day out and visit to Wells in the next issue. You will get a warm welcome at our Record Office was the “Friendly WI” should you like to join us on the 3 rd Wednesday of subject of the talk for our April each month at 7.30 in the Church Room in Coltishall. meeting and was given by Victoria Draper. After a devastating APPLE CAKE fire in the central Norwich library in 1994 the documents stored in the basement, which was knee deep in water, were removed 8oz S.R.flour 4oz margarine and now 10% of those damaged have been restored. None was 4oz castor sugar 3oz sultanas lost. The new site was opened in 2003 and is one of the most modern archive buildings in Europe. It also houses a film and a 2 large eggs sound archive, the latter containing recordings of “Village Voices” 8oz apples cut into small pieces & add a little lemon juice. from Radio Norfolk. Some of our members were very moved to Cream margarine & sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time with a little of see village records from Coltishall circa 1900 naming their the flour . Beat well. ancestors. The Record Office also holds ancient maps and wills and letters from WW2 pows. Entry to the public is free but proof Mix in the sultanas, then add the apples with the rest of the if identity needed for a `reading ticket`. flour & stir thoroughly. Margaret Montgomery gave a very detailed account of the Line a loaf tin. Add mixture & bake for 1 1/2 hours at Gas mark WI Norfolk Federation AGM held in St. Andrew`s Hall. Seven of 4, 360 F , 180 C. our members were among 750 present, where we were proud to Try using raspberries or blueberries instead of sultanas. see our President, Sylvia, receive a presentation for our 90 th birthday, and another award for the “Friendly WI” category. Posies were given by Honor Yaxley to those celebrating Claudette. birthdays this month. As usual the book stall proved popular and

17 COLTISHALL COMMONS TRUST A lot of undergrowth has been cleared around the area where APRIL 2013 the skip and bins are sited. This should improve the visual impact of this area and make car parking a little better there. Shortly after our last meeting and as I type this report the Roy Smith had also cleared some of the dyke for the Trust when contractors have cut the grass for the first time this year. he had his digger in the area. The Trust very much appreciates Hopefully a normal weather pattern this year will allow us to his help. keep the grass areas up to the usual standard. Upper Common Lower Common The Higher Level Stewardship is now in place for the grazing There have been a couple of new requests to place adverts marsh. An inspector from the Rural Payments Agency visited around the map in the Notice Board recently and the space is recently and was satisfied that the Trust was keeping things in about full now. Now that everything is in place we have found good order. The dyke between the Marsh and the Common has that slightly larger cards can be accommodated around the map. been ‘slubbed’ out, which cleans out the silt but has left some The Broads Authority has placed ladders along the quay heading weed floating on the surface. The remainder of the dykes are against the wishes of the Trust. Installation was actually carried scheduled to be cleaned out in early October. out during the week before a meeting to discuss the issue was We have again been in touch with the RSPB about completing scheduled. Objections were raised to the appearance of the the weed wiping on the marsh and to cut the dead pin rush that ladders which are out of keeping with the rural conservation was wiped last year. But like everyone else they are trying to area, the poor quality of the installation and the likely invitation catch up with work that could not be done last year because of for swimmers to cause a hazard to themselves and boat traffic. the prolonged wet spell. It is not for the lack of trying that the The Trust considered that in this location they would be more of work has not been completed earlier. a danger than a help. The Broads Authority countered that they had acted in accordance with regulations and a generic risk Ling Common assessment. The regulation to which the Broads Authority refer A lot of work has been done on this Common over the last few are the Dock Regulations 1988, it is a moot point whether they years and has brought about a considerable improvement. are intended for the type of craft visiting Coltishall and a location However, it is now time to take stock and plan ahead, to such as ours. Clarification of this will be sought from the Health consider what is desirable and how this can be achieved. The and Safety Executive. Trustees will meet on site to assess this. It has been noticed that there is the first sign of a crack forming THIS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE MARLPIT, THE in an area between the boat-house and the Anchor Street end of PARISH COUNCIL WEB SITE AND IN OUR NOTICE the Common. It is thought that the lack of drainage to this BOARD ON THE LOWER COMMON CAR PARK section is the probable cause. This section will be kept under observation and action taken if necessary.

££££’s FROM this end we will be distributing bags and leaflets about 2 weeks before the collection date. The leaflet will contain instructions UNWANTED TEXTILES about what to collect and when to bring filled bags in to School. If this trial is successful we may extend it to Horstead and BENEFITS outlying villages for future collections. The School is a focal point COLTISHALL of village life and the education and welfare of its children PRIMARY SCHOOL Last summer The Friends of Coltishall Primary School joined a textile recycling scheme called Bag2School. The idea is that we fill bags with unwanted (but useable) clothes, curtains, sheets, soft toys and the like; they are then taken away by Bag2School and in return they pay us £500 per tonne. In the 3 collections we have had since we started we have raised £550. This money goes towards a variety of worthwhile projects such as school trips, equipment and books for the pupils.

‘The continued commitment and contributions of the School benefit the community as a whole. Friends greatly enhances and adds to the ethos and high quality of school life. Funds raised from the Bag2School initiative has After collection the goods are sorted and sold on to retailers in helped to greatly subsidise coach hire making trips more various countries in Eastern and Western Europe and further affordable for parents and allowed the school to buy specific afield. They do not go to landfill and the fact that they are resources and books to enhance pupil learning and enjoyment at recycled means reduced use of scarce natural resources. school. It also repeats our Eco motto of Reducing, Reusing and We do hope you will support our efforts to raise funds by this Recycling – a useful life skill.’ (Mark Adamson, Head teacher) scheme. So far we have limited the collections to parents, staff and The School gains. governors of the School, but we are now looking to extend it to The environment is spared. the entire village. The next collection will be on Wednesday 12 th June and we are asking all residents of Coltishall to look through You can get rid of clutter. their cupboards and attics for unwanted clothes and the like. To Everybody is a winner!

18 Reflections on the Allotment C o m p u t e r by Susan Bunn My husband and I have just recently acquired an allotment here in Coltishall. We've O gone through a whole array of emotions in the past week, but we are yet to do a single thing on the plot. When Phil showed it to us, we felt excitement and enthusiasm. There were so many possibilities. Visions of lush vegetation and bird songs R filled our heads. We envisioned ourselves with lean, toned bodies – lightly tanned – just enough to look incredibly healthy. My husband quickly whipped out his trusty gardening tomes by No Grandma, Listen, Ralph Whitlock, a maniacal gleam in his eyes. Yesterday, he N Double-click the Internet got into the index of vegetables and starting with 'a' he began Explorer Icon. making a list of all the plants he wanted to put in the plot. At the end, I was amazed to find that if it was green and went E into the dirt, we were planting it! At least it seemed that way. With all these heady plans playing heavily The Silversurfer’s Seventy on our minds, we took a casual walk down to the allotments. Reality hit [Over Seventy Sites for the over Seventies] hard in the form of nettles, R www.silversufersseventy.co.uk buttercup weed and overgrown grass. The previous owners obviously loved their allotment very much, but in the We know there are many older people end, it became too difficult to keep grappling with their own computer, aware up and a growing family also. So our priorities shifted from growing the that nowadays the Internet is becoming second Garden of Eden, to cleaning up the squidgy necessary to get things done. Picking up the edges and weeding, weeding and then some more weeding. phone is no longer as simple as it was, and perhaps you We were so over-exuberant that we took pictures of are becoming less mobile than you were. We saw a need all the different sections of the plot. I have a quirky belief that for an easy-to-use website to encourage the older person when an orb appears on a photo, that it is a spirit. On one of to tackle the internet. That's why we have put this site our pictures there was an orb right by the old shed. It started together . me contemplating about all the many generations of keen We've collected over seventy tried and trusted sites for gardeners that toiled in that plot. I don't know how old our people mostly based in the , although a allotments are now, but imagine if all the successive owners of few sites are from outside the UK. We've chosen all the that plot could get together and have a chat! What an sites because they are practical. helpful and generally of anthology they would create! Imagine the knowledge that interest to the more mature person. Our teacups rating could be shared! That small plot of earth has shared the lives system and brief descriptions give you an idea of how of many families through generations, wars and severe weather simple or complex each site is. All you have to do is click conditions. People have worked that earth through all of life's on any of the links on each of the following pages and you many trials and triumphs. It must have been a great source of will be taken straight to the website we've chosen. The solace in difficult times, as the friendships that are built around websites we've chosen are, wherever possible, free to the plots. access and may be familiar organisations or companies. So we start our own amazing relationship with this We are not being paid to promote any of these websites. plot of land, with high hopes and a strong dose of reality in To get started, go to store. The previous owners have left the plot in good hands – www.silversurfersseventy.co.uk go to the top of if just slightly over-whelmed right now! the page and click on any of the page names (for example Computing, Fun & Puzzles and so on). To help you navigate your way around a typical web page, click on See you there! Simple Surfing Tips NORTONS OPEN FARM SUNDAY We hope this site will be of assistance to you as an older SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 2013, 1 - 5pm person tackling the Internet, and we wish you success and enjoyment! We are proud to be opening up our Farm again this year on as part of Open Farm Sunday [www.farmsunday.org] The last time Beatrice and Judy we held such an event it was a huge success, and this time www.silversurfersseventy.co.uk around visitors to our Farm will have the chance to see Merlin our milking robot in Full action; not something you get to see every day! Ed Note: This is is a fill in for our normal experts The day will be based at Frettenham Village Hall, where there is contribution not received this month, hopefully back to ample parking and Facilities, and from there we will take walking normal next month. Happy Surfing tours to the Farm. There will be machinery displays and lots of activities at the Hall, but spaces on the tours are strictly limited Please send your Questions by Email to and must be pre-booked by email to [email protected] [email protected] and we will pass you on to our Entry is Free, teas and coffees will be available, sorry no dogs experts, and publish Question and Answer next month. allowed. Please email or call Emily on 07980 698234 for enquiries. See you there!

19 Horstead and Stanninghall As printed in Percy Millicap’s “A History of Horstead and Stanninghall Norfolk” published in 1937

Charles Banner, del. This map is only intended to indicate the approximate location of the more important places of interest mentioned in the book. For the agricultural condition of Horstead and Stanninghall in the sixteenth century, the reader is referred to the admirable map prepared by the late Mr. W. J. Corbett, M.A., Which was published, with his monograph in the “Transactions of th Royal Historical Society”, 1897.

20 Quartet

is a 2012 British comedy-drama film based on the play of the same title by Ronald Harwood, which ran in London's West End from September 1999 untill January 2000 Friday 28 tthhth June

No time called at the The female cast members of our summer Recruiting Sergeant production are delighted that the weather has Unfortunately the clock at the Recruiting begun to warm up as they rehearse for our Summer production, ‘Calendar Girls’, by Tim Firth, to be performed by Sergeant has been stopped for some weeks. The Jubilee Players at The Tithe Barn in Horstead. This has been caused by renovations being The true story of eleven Yorkshire WI members who posed carried out in the building. When these nude for a calendar to raise funds for the Leukaemia Research works have been completed the clock will, of Fund was made into a film in 2003 and a stage play in 2008. course, be restarted. It became the fastest selling play in British theatre history. In 2012, the amateur performing rights were released for a In the meantime apologies are offered for limited period of time, and The Jubilee Players are pleased to any inconvenience. be one of the groups granted a licence to perform. As the play opens, we learn that Annie’s husband, John, has been diagnosed with Leukaemia. After John’s death, she and her best friend, Chris want to raise money to buy a new settee for the waiting room at the hospital that treated John. They decide to produce an alternative calendar to raise the necessary funds and have to persuade their fellow WI members to pose nude for it! Come and join the ladies of Knapely WI as their story unfolds. Join us for an evening that promises to be uplifting, inspiring, poignant and hilarious.

Please note that we are extending our performances to Saturday for this production. Book early to avoid disappointment! ‘Calendar Girls’ will be performed from Wednesday 26 th to Saturday 29 th June at The Tithe Barn, Horstead 7.30pm All tickets £6.00 from Carol White, The Forge, Horstead Tel: 01603 737665

21 Please note Jubilee Players are extending performances to Saturday for this production. Book early to avoid disappointment! ‘Calendar Girls’ will be performed from Wednesday 26 th to Saturday 29 th June 7.30pm age 5 See P at The Tithe Barn, Horstead orial Edit All tickets £6.00 from Carol White, The Forge, Horstead Tel: 01603 737665

22 Bowen and Sports Injury – Prevention is the Best Cure Seemingly most, if not all, sports injury prevention focuses primarily on areas of training. These include using the right shoe, building in rest days, strength training, warm up and down and so on. Other specialist areas might focus on the health and safety aspects of a sport, particularly in contact sports. The role of the sports therapist is reduced to that of fire fighter, being employed in emergencies and not generally considered as part of the fitness regime of the athlete. Considering that only 50 percent of sports injuries are in new areas, it means that a good number of clients present with problems that were never fully resolved at the time of the original injury. It also means that many athletes are leaving New Yoga classes in Coltishall with themselves at risk of further injury and training lay-offs. Maxine Matthews Even elite athletes can be the subject of poor management and lack of therapeutic care. Maxine’s approach to Yoga focuses on the relationship between gravity, breath and A programme whereby the athlete is treated like a formula movement, and is more concerned with one racing car is needed. In these environments, the car is ‘undoing’ rather than ‘doing’ postures. It is an designed, cared for and tuned on a constant basis. The integrated practice that asks for our full racing team don’t wait until the car breaks down before any attention, sometimes quiet, sometimes maintenance work is carried out. demanding, but always with a strong and This is where the Bowen Technique is making a big impact sometimes playful sense of enquiry. across the field of physical therapy. The main reason for its The beauty of the approach is in the increasing popularity is the speed with which clients respond. acceptance of how we are, from which comes the opportunity to A standard soft tissue injury that might typically take ten be creative and develop a very personal practice, each of us being days to two weeks to heal can often be addressed in half individual. We are invited to lose rather than create tension, there that time using The Bowen Technique. The fact that it works by encouraging free breathing and optimal movement. however is beyond doubt as demonstrated by the study “Effects of the Bowen Technique on Flexibility Levels”. A Maxine began her Yoga teaching with The Himalayan Institute of randomised controlled trial allocated 116 male and female Yoga Science and Philosophy in London. As part of the teaching volunteers to either a control or an intervention group. Using team she taught weekly classes, helped to organize retreats and was invited to become a Foundation Course Tutor for The a single treatment of The Bowen Technique significantly Institute. A role she later took on for The British Wheel of Yoga. increased the flexibility of the hamstring muscles in asymptomatic subjects and maintained this increase for a She has experience and interest in many yoga traditions including: period of one week. B.K.S. Iyengar, T .K.V.Desikachar and Sivananda. However, it was No other treatment technique has been shown to maintain discovering the work originally pioneered by the late Vanda improvements in flexibility for a complete week without Scaravelli that most inspires her, and continues to guide her further treatment. In addition, this increase was understanding of yoga practice. demonstrated without any form of loading, warm up or Maxine's classes are suitable for beginners as well as those with stretching pre- or post-treatment. more experience. She has over 13 years teaching experience, and http://www.thebowentechnique.com/Research/hamstring- holds a British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma. research-abstract.html Bowen is just as beneficial for the amateur sports person as N e w Y o g a C la ss e s in C o ltis h a ll it is for the professional. Regular treatments can protect A t Th e O ld Ho u se , C h u rc h S t. against injury and increase performance. It helps you to be W ith BW Y & S c a ra v e lli In sp ire d Te a c h e r the best you can. If you would like to be the best you can contact Rosemary M a x in e M a tth e w s Barber for a chat. Rosemary is a fully qualified Bowen W e d n e sd a y 7:30p m – 9:00p m Therapist registered with the Bowen Therapists Professional T h u rsd a y 9:30a m – 11:00a m Association. See Rosemary’s advert elsewhere in ‘The T o Bo o k Ple a se C o n ta c t M a x in e : Marlpit’ for a money off voucher. Rosemary can be contacted on 01603 721507 or 07818 438629 or by email m a x _ ja m @ h o tm a il.c o .u k o r 01603 568 443 [email protected] www.barbertherapy.co.uk

The Museum of The Broads Staithe Road, Stalham, NR12 9DA. Just off the A149 bypass. Sunday 9 th June 11am – 4 pm. COLLECTORS DAY Bring your collection to share with others. Or come and see what interesting things collect, and find out how and why they do so. Steam boat Falcon trips available and BBQ. No additional entry charge. Sunday 30 th . June.STEAM DAY AT THE MUSEUM OF THE BROADS Come and see all sorts of steam driven items, models and real life ones. Take a trip on the river in our Victorian Steam Launch.

24 NORFOLK BROADS YACHT CLUB NORFOLK’S PREMIER YACHT CLUB Broadland 15 minute Chess Tournament 22 chess players met at The King’s Head, Coltishall on Norfolk Broads Yacht Club had a very busy May Monday evening 13 th May to play in Broadland Chess Club’s indeed! We held ‘Rogers’ first Bistro of the end of season ‘15 minute chess tournament’. Most of the players were from the home club but there were season, our members and their guests tucked also representatives from the University of East Anglia, North into a delightful four course dinner overlooking Norfolk and Diss Chess Clubs the spectacular Wroxham broad. The competitors had just 15 minutes per game to play all their moves - which is considerably faster than the normal Our three day Spring Regatta was held over the beautiful bank rate of play. holiday weekend, three days of competitive racing for all The eventual winners were Ken McEwan (in the upper classes of boats as well as plenty of time to relax in the section), Paul Badger and Jonathan Reeve (tied winners of the sunshine with friends and family enjoying food and drinks middle section) and Jack Evans (in the lower section). throughout the day. An informal family fun evening topped off Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening which has become a the weekend with a lively music quiz! regular end of season event organised by Broadland Chess Our fully licensed bar is now opening on Friday evenings for Club Secretary Paul Badger. drinks and light snacks; we urge all members and their visitors Broadland Chess Club will be fielding teams in all 3 divisions to come and support this. of the Norfolk Chess League in the 2013-14 season. Teams need to be finalised by the end of July. Players interested in We had a good turn out to our Club open day; visitors got to joining Broadland Chess Club can find out more by contacting enjoy a trip out on the water as well as meeting our friendly Paul Badger, Tel: 01603-737572 [email protected]. members… watch this space for another! Norfolk Broads Yacht Club welcomed the teachers and children of the Larkman Primary School in late May (both very well behaved!) It is a pleasure to watch the enjoyment of so many children being taken out on some of our members keelboats, a big thank you to all of our volunteers that help make this possible. Celebrating the Club’s 75 th Anniversary was a fantastic highlight in our 2013 social and racing calendar, we had a three day action packed racing schedule as well as treasure hunts and face painting for all ages. NBYC was delighted to welcome David Owen playing Matthew Perry 2012 Olympian Lucy Macgregor as our special guest speaker (Left to Right) for our formal Club Dinner. Joint winner of middle We are now very much looking forward to the start of our 8 section - Jonathan week adult sailing course; the course was booked up incredibly Reeve early emphasizing the amount of people that want to give the Winner of lower wonderful sport of sailing a go! Due to popular demand we are section - Jack Evans delighted to announce that we will be running another course Winner of upper from August. If you are interested in learning to sail contact us section - Ken McEwan on 01603 782808. Joint winner of middle section - Paul Badger For more information on joining Norfolk Broads Yacht Club please visit our website www.nbyc.co.uk email [email protected] or call 01603 782808. Alex Evans (father) playing Jack Evans(Son)

above to book a time. No special clothing is needed; wear something Neatishead loose with trainers or soft- soled shoes. Community Gym We are open Sun, Mon and Weds mornings between This month the gym celebrates its second 8.30 and 12.30 at the New anniversary. We are thrilled that we have continued to grow Victory Hall, Neatishead. Our and attract new members on a regular basis. A big thank you prices are affordable (from goes to all who have supported us or been involved in any way. £15 per month). Unlike larger gyms there is no contract Our AGM will take place on Monday June 24 th at 7.45pm at to sign. Save time and the Swan in Horning. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more money by keeping it information email us on [email protected] or ring 01692 local! 535342. Carol Tipler If you haven’t been along to the gym yet then why not come along for a FREE TASTER SESSION . Use the contact details Secretary

25 WHB Twinning Association CRIME REPORT FOR COLTISHALL Our wine tasting at Bouchon/Bijou Bottles was greatly enjoyed by 24 2012 -2013 members, friends and potential members at the end of April, despite many of our regulars being on holiday 2011 – 2012 2012 - 2013 at that time. Damien provided a tasty ABH * 1 ABH * 2 lunch of French cheeses, saucisson, Theft from motor vehicle * 4 Other * 1 hummous, pickles and delicious Theft from a machine * 1 Theft from pedal cycle * 1 homemade bread to go with his Theft * 3 Theft from motor vehicle * 4 selection of four South African wines Making off without payment * 2 Shoplifting * 1 from a fairly new vineyard. All agreed Other * 2 Theft other * 5 the wine and food complemented Common Assault * 3 Malicious Wounding * 1 each other perfectly. French Taking of a conveyance * 1 Common Assault * 2 conversation in May was on the theme Burglary other than dwelling * 3 Harassment * 1 of animals and elicited many stories Fraud * 1 Taking of vehicle without consent * 1 from the group, mainly of dogs, cats Criminal damage to a dwelling * 1 Harassment * 2 and horses and we discussed various Criminal damage to a vehicle * 6 Burglary dwelling * 2 sayings and similes involving animals. Criminal Damage * 2 Fraud * 1 We tried not to speak French like “une Criminal damage to a dwelling * 1 vache espagnole”! Thanks to Jane and Criminal damage to a vehicle * 5 Phil for hosting this in Wroxham and Criminal damage * 2 Jane will give you information about this group on 01603 782496 or [email protected]. On 10 th JulyAnn 2012 – 2013 has been a challenging year will kindly host our end of year French with only two PCSOs in the team, covering Conversation soirée in Ashmanaugh: extra parishes and so dealing with a higher we’ll get plenty of French practice in number than usual of issues and requests. August for real in La Pommeraye and However, we now have a new PCSO, PCSO Mont-Jean-sur-Loire. Book Club is Helen Emerson, who will be covering the tackling “Peaches for Monsieur le surplus parishes and hopefully free me up Curé” by Joanne Harris on the last to spend more time in my parishes. Wednesday in May at Gill’s in . Gill has also sent out Nevertheless, I have been busy over the invoices for our French Twinning trip LIB RARY PHOT O last year. I worked in partnership with from 14 th-20 th August which we’re Flagship Housing to resolve anti-social behaviour at Ling Way from running a all looking forward to very much. It restorative neighbourhood meeting to organising a community day. I have run several should be another memorable visit, restorative meetings in the parish to resolve neighbourhood issues. I have liaised with our 20 th , with all the varied excursions the allotment chair to establish ways of preventing further crimes as well as patrolling planned, from chocolate factory to the allotments at night. I have patrolled the school to address parking problems and I evening extravaganza at Puy du Fou, have also liaised with the school on anti-social behaviour issues. I have a big online and, of course, our visit to safety input planned for parents, teachers and pupils over the next few weeks. Fontainebleau en route. We have had to change the date of our pre-trip get- PCSO 8281 Laura Munro-Oakley together and soirée to Frid 2 nd Aylsham Safer Neighbourhood Team August , open to all members, whether coming on the Twinning visit Aylsham Police Station or not. Before that we have our flotilla Richard Oakes Road to look forward to on 13 th July, Aylsham another good chance for members to NR11 6FD catch up and socialise with good food and wine. Gill will provide any more (0845) 456 4567 information at the moment on 01603 270397 or [email protected]

Coltishall and Horstead Good prescriptions or pension. Compensation paid for mileage. Neighbour Scheme If you are able to help occasionally or would like to The Good Neighbour Scheme for know more about the scheme please contact Julie Coltishall and Horstead volunteers GNS Douglass on 01603 737637. continue to be kept busy with 40 calls Church Evening Service last month. This is excellent news but we are On Sunday 16 th June at 6pm, the Sunday evening URGENTLY looking for more volunteers who can service at Coltishall church will be a Good Neighbour occasionally help in our community. Some of the Scheme theme, if you would like to attend the help that the Good Neighbour Scheme provides: service and need transport please telephone the occasional transport, shopping, collection of Good Neighbour Scheme mobile number 07799277455 07799277455.

26 From the Reverend Christopher Engelsen

Dear Friends If you, or someone you know, needs some practical help-such as needing a lift to a medical appointment, or shopping done when not able to get out and your regular help is not available, or a dog walked,-the Coltishall and Horstead Good Neighbour Scheme might well be able to assist you. Since the scheme started in October last year forty people have been helped by, or are being helped by our group of willing and caring volunteers. Please see Have you a favourite poem or poems-by someone else or your Good Neighbours article in this magazine. own?-Then come and share them over lunch on Tuesday 18 th This is certainly worth celebrating, and there will be a Songs of June 12.30-2pm at the Rectory, Coltishall. Come and just listen- Praise Service with members of the Good Neighbours Scheme at and see how God can speak to us. The poems don’t have to be St. John the Baptist Church, Coltishall, on Sunday 16 th June at all “religious” ones-everyone welcome. 6.00pm. Come and have a good sing-enjoy some tea and cakes- Coltishall Church’s patron saint is John the Baptist, and we give meet one another! All welcome! I need your favourite hymns for th us to sing,so just let me know by phoning me on 737255 or thanks for him and our parish church on Sunday 30 June at dropping in a note at the Rectory or by e mail 10.00am, when the other churches in the benefice join us. I am [email protected] sure J the B would approve of all the above happing in the parish. He pointed people to God and showed them Jesus in their Parents and families –when you have taken the children to school midst; he gave practical advice and help on being a good at Coltishall Primary-drop in for a coffee and a chat at the Church neighbour; he was “a voice of one calling in the desert”. May we Room on Thursday 20 th June from 9am to 10am. I will be carry on his work-listening to and helping one another in our there just for a chat-or listen-or to tell you more about what Drop In, through the Good Neighbours, and through letting God Coltishall and Horstead Churches are offering for children and speak through our favourite poems and writings. families, such as Sunday School,Family Services and Family Fun Church. I am very happy to listen to your concerns about how Church and local community cater for young people’s needs. All good wishes - Revd. Chris Coffee/tea is free!

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Minister: Rev Matt Stone, tel: 01603 781623. [email protected]

Wroxham & Hoveton United Reformed Church is an informal and friendly church meeting in different venues around the village whilst our own church building is constructed on the Norwich Road opposite The Avenue in Wroxham. We love to welcome new members – why not come along and give us a try?

Services & Events in June Date Preacher / Event Time & Venue Sun 2 nd June Communion led by Rev Matt Stone 11.15am, St. Mary’s Sun 2 nd JAM (Sunday Kinds Club) 10am-12.15pm, Church Hall Thurs 6 th Fresh Ground: Miracles: Fact or fiction? 7.30pm, 15 Waveney Drive Sun 9 th Worship led by Rev Bill Bazely 11.15am, St. Mary’s Sun 16 th Father’s Day Family Service led by Rev Matt Stone 11.15am, Church Hall Sat 22 nd Midsummer BBQ & Barn Dance 5-9pm, Youth & Community Centre Sun 23 rd Worship led by Rev Charles Croll 11.15am, St. Mary’s Sun 30 th Worship led by Miss Vicki Brown 11.15am, St. Mary’s Thurs 4 th July FG: Is marriage God’s design or human invention? 7.30pm, 15 Waveney Drive Sun 7 th Communion led by Rev Matt Stone 11.15am, St. Mary’s Rev Matt Stone Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us!

Matt’s Musings difficult questions of faith. This month’s, on Thursday 2 June Why not come and join us for our Midsummer BBQ & Barn will be looking at the topic of miracles and what we make of them. We also have regular Bible Study and Prayer groups, Dance on Saturday 22 nd June at the Broadland Youth & which gladly welcome new members. Community Centre? Tickets are available from Corrie Mould on 01603 782755. Our new building is now well under way, and we look forward to it being completed by early June. We plan to have an opening JAM, our Sunday kids club, is open to all children aged 4-14. We weekend on 10-11 August . If you are interested in using our have fun, play games, make crafts and sing songs. Please new building (from September onwards), please contact our contact Chris Billing (01603 783992) for more details. Our monthly Family Service is suitable for all ages and includes Bookings Co-ordinator, Lyn Murray, at [email protected]. activities for children. ‘Fresh Ground’, our monthly discussion evening is looking at

27 St John the All Saints Baptist, Horstead Coltishall

WORSHIP IN THE BENEFICE IN June

Sunday 2 nd June 1 st Sunday after Trinity Readings; Galatians 1 vv 1-12 & Luke 7 vv 1-10 08.00am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Horstead 09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, 10.00am Family Service & Baptism at St John the Baptist, Coltishall. 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham Wednesday 5 th June Readings; Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall Sunday 9 th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity Readings; Galatians 1 vv 11-end & Luke 7 vv 11-17 08.00am Holy Communion, Holy Trinity, Gt Hautbois 09.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Hainford 09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Horstead 10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Rectory Rd, Coltishall 11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 11.00am Morning Prayer at St Swithin’s, Frettenham Thursday 13 th June Readings; Luke 14 vv 16-24 10.00am Informal Holy Communion at Mereworth, Parish Rd, Stratton Strawless. Sunday 16 th June 3 rd Sunday after Trinity Readings; Galatians 2 vv 15-end & Luke Ch.7 v36-Ch.8 v 3 09.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Horstead 09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints', Hainford 10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Rectory Rd, Coltishall 11.00am Morning Prayer at St John the Baptist, Coltishall. 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham 6.00pm Songs of Praise, St John the Baptist, Coltishall, welcoming members of the “Good Neighbours Scheme”” Sunday 23 rd June 4 th Sunday after Trinity Readings; Galatians 3 vv 23-end & Luke 8 vv 26-39 09.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Hainford 09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Horstead 10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Rectory Rd, Coltishall 10.30am Family Service at St Swithin’s, Frettenham 11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 6.00pm Evensong at St Margaret’s Church, Stratton Strawless. Sunday 30 th June Birth of John the Baptist Readings; Acts 13 vv 14b-26 & Luke 1 vv 57-66, & 80 10.00am Benefice Service of Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall No services at other churches this day Sunday7th July 6 th Sunday after Trinity Readings; Galatians 6 vv 1-6,& 7-16 & Luke 10 vv 1-11 & 16-20 08.00am. Holy Communion at All Saints, Horstead 09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints, Hainford 10.00am Family Service at St John the Baptist, Coltishall

SUNDAY SCHOOLS Coltishall and Horstead We meet each Sunday in term time from 10.00 to 11.00am in the Church Room, Rectory Road, Coltishall, apart from the first Sunday in the month when we are at the 10.00am Family service in Coltishall Church. Children of Primary School age are welcome to join Sunday School for fun with craft, stories, songs as we learn about Jesus. Just come along or phone Jill Blackburn 737442

28 Roman Catholic Parish

Parish Priest: Father David Bagstaff, 4 Norwich Road, North Walsham Tel: 01692 403258 Parish Website: www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com

Sacred Heart Church, Kings Arms Street, North Walsham Sunday Mass 11.00 a.m. St John of the Cross Church, White Hart Street, Aylsham Sunday Mass 9.00 a.m. St Helen's Church, Horning Road West, Hoveton Saturday 5.30 p.m. (Anticipatory Mass)

Holy Day Mass Times

St John of the Cross 9.00 a.m. Sacred Heart 10.30 a.m. St Helen's 6.00 p.m.

Sponsored Floodlighting St John the Baptist Church Coltishall

W/C June 5 th by Judy & David Francis, remembering Frederick Francis

W/C June 5 th by Jill, remembering Dorothy & William Groom

Floodlighting entries and enquiries to Jill Blackburn Tel: 737 442 We would be pleased to receive entries for Births, “Big” birthdays and anniversaries as well as in memoriam remembering loved ones. Ring Jill for help with this.

29 How to upset Horstead old timers! From The Marlpit Archives [5 yrs ago June 2008]

As seen in the Eastern Daily Press, although gratifying to Green Spring Cleaning Tips see mistakes are made elsewhere on a positive note Now that Spring has sprung and our thoughts turn to printing it in the Marlpit might get a few more bums on spring cleaning, let’s forget fancy cleaning products seats at the meet and greet. We do recommend that any new comers wishing to take part try Horstead first as you which are expensive and often harm the environment - will be a long while finding the place in Coltishall. and humans too. Cheap and effective baking soda can be used as an all-purpose cleaner, scouring powder, polish and fungicide. Do some baking with what’s left over! Shun chemical-containing airfresheners - use naturally satisfying aromas instead, such as potpourri, fresh bread and coffee. Clean without chlorine, which can produce toxic gases when mixed with other compounds. Each chlorine atom can destroy tens of thousands of ozone molecules too. This is really bad news as the concentration of chlorine in the upper atmosphere has quadrupled in the last 25 years. Look for chlorine-free detergents, toilet cleaners, disinfectant and bleach. Avoid commercial polishes. These are made from petroleum extracts and toxic nitrobenzene which are known to cause lung and skin cancer. Use natural products based on beeswax or make your own with 3 parts olive oil to 1 part white vinegar. Make your own glass cleaner. Shop-bought ones contain isopropyl alcohol which harms aquatic life and can affect the human nervous system. Just mix white vinegar and water in a spray bottle to produce a natural shine. Let’s keep our homes clean and shiny without destroying our beautiful world! Eco-Warrior * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ed Note: As relevant now as it was then!!

30 Useful Telephone Numbers

Police [non Emergency] Aylsham 101 Coltishall Pharmacy 736784 Crimestoppers 0800 111 8555 Coltishall Post Office 737277 Coltishall Primary School 737481 Coltishall Surgery 737593 Broadland High School 782715 Coltishall Community Centre 738435 Citizens Advice Bureau [North Walsham] 01692 402570 Priest in Charge, Coltishall Rector 737255 Citizens Advice Bureau [Appointments] 01692 405847 Good Neighbour Scheme (Horstead & Coltishall) 07799 277455 Citizens Advice Bureau [Norwich] 626145 Recruiting Sergeant (Defibrillator) 737077 Dial-A-Ride Community Transport 01692 500840 Horstead Tithe Barn Monday 7.00 - 10. 00pm Badminton Carl Tipple 738399 Tuesday 10.00 - 11.15am Zumba/Tonning Mix Debby Priddy 736492 Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Line Dancing Glenda/Shelia 890708 / 279294 Wednesday 7.30 - 10.30pm Jubilee Players Ros Chamberlin 736287 Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00pm Zumba Debby 736492 Wednesday (3 rd ) 10.00 - 11.30am Baby & Toddler Group Michelle 568796 Wednesday 12.30 - 2.00pm Healthy Lower Back Yoga Kerry Radley 784705 Thursday 7.30 - 10.30pm Ballroom Dancing Dave Cox 737907 Thursday 1.30 - 2.30pm Baby Yoga Natalie Fiske 01692 598465 Friday 7.30 - 10.30pm Short Mat Bowls Jill Bunn 737516 Saturday (2 nd ) 10.00 - 4.00pm Craft Buddies Karen Rhodes 861515 The Hayloft is available for hire for £12.50 per 3 hour session or £5.25 per hour for shorter periods. The Main Barn is available for hire for full or part day sessions on Saturday or Sunday at a full day rate of £168, 9.00am - Midnight [15hrs]. Part day sessions £11.50 per hour. Saturday evening session 6pm - Midnight £90. The Main Barn is available for hiring mornings or afternoons on weekdays at £11.50 per hour with a minimum of two hours. Bar by Request. Charge to regular [annual] hirers £19.50 per 3 hour session. £78.00 per month. £963.00 per year. For booking & enquiries: Sue Blackburn Tel: 737495 Coltishall Village Hall Monday - Friday [Term Time] Coltishall & Horstead Pre-School 8.30am - 12.30pm Monday [Twice monthly] Coltishall Parish Council 7.00 - 9.00pm Tuesday Vibes Health & Fitness 6. 00 - 8.00pm Thursday Coltishall Brownies 6. 00 - 7 .30pm Saturday Zumba 10.30 - 11.30pm The L ounge Monday [2 nd in month] Royal British Legion 7. 30 - 8.00pm Tuesday [April - September] Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 6.00 - 8.00pm Thursday [April - September] Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 6.45 - 7 .45pm Thursday Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum 7. 30 - 9.30pm Sunday Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 8.30 - 9.30am The village Hall and the Lounge are available for booking. Regular users £5.00 per hour. Casual users £10.00 per hour. Saturday £150 per day. Friday & Saturday evening 6.00pm - midnight £75. Hall and Lounge booked together £100. Bar by request. For Booking & Enquiries: Doreen Snelling Tel: 737955 Coltishall Church Room Mondays Sure Start [Term Time] 12.30 - 3.30pm 2nd Monday Create and Share Craft 2. 00 - 5.00pm Tuesday Art Class [Term Time] 11.00am - 2-00pm Wednesday Community Lunch Club 12.30 - 1.45pm Wednesday 1 st Coltishall Rainbows 5. 15 - 6.15pm 3rd Wednesday Coltishall and Horstead WI 7. 30 - 10.00pm Thursday Sure Start Music [Term Time] 1. 30 - 2.30pm The Church Room is currently available for hire at the following charges: £5 per hour or £12.50 per 3 hour session, casual users (one off’s) £8.00 per hour. For Bookings and Enquiries: Joan Milligan Tel: 737270 The Marlpit Advertising, Reporter Mel Douglass, Blacksmith Yard, High Street, Coltishall, NR127DH 736016 Distribution Eric Johnson, 8 White Lion Road, Coltishall, NR12 7AR 738683 Secretary Philippa Weightman, 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead, NR12 7LY 737962 Treasurer Anne Gilbert, 12 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 737577 Sub Editor Susie Bunn, 9 Hancock Close, Coltishall, NR12 7HS 739215 Advertising Copy Derek Allday, 13 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 738032 Hon.Ind. Accountant Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, Coltishall, NR127AA 738577 The Marlpit [email protected] www.themarlpit.com Please contact The Marlpit Editors between 10.00am & 9.00pm 41