FREEREEPHAM LIFE YOUR Community Newspaper www.reephamlife.co.uk No. 26 September 2015 ‘Always busy’ bank closure ignites business concerns HSBC is to close its branch in Market Place, Reepham, at the close of business (3 pm) on Friday 9 October. Customers were sent a letter on 14 July signed by retail branch manager Ed Taylor informing of the “difficult decision” and stat- ing that all accounts – both personal and business – will be trans- ferred to the London Street, Norwich, branch. The nearest branch and HSBC cash machine will be in Mar- ket Place, Dereham, with another on Mile Cross Lane, Norwich. While offering apologies for any inconvenience caused by the branch closure, which he said was partly due to the growth of telephone and online banking, Mr Taylor pointed out that HSBC customers can use the post office in Reepham to pay in cash or cheques, withdraw money and check balances. However, these services will only be available for personal account holders – business customers will have to use the HSBC branches in Norwich, Dereham or elsewhere. Meanwhile, traders in Reepham say they are worried about gling in the current financial climate. their future after HSBC’s decision to shut the town’s only bank. “The bank here is always busy and I am disappointed that Some town-centre retailers fear the closure of the branch could HSBC have taken a decision that seems short-sighted. We have lead to more empty shops if already struggling businesses shut begun to see some positive growth here with the development down or move out. of the Dial House and the expansion of The Original Cottage HSBC said it is closing the Reepham branch because not Company into Bank House.” enough people use it – even though queues often form out- The HSBC branch in Reepham was shut for several months side during busy periods and the cash machine appears to be in 2012 after being ram-raided and the ATM stolen. This had well used, day and night. a significant impact with businesses experiencing noticeably re- Brenda Gostling, chairman of Reepham Chamber of Com- duced footfall as customers went elsewhere to do their bank- merce, said the closure will be a devastating blow for the town, ing and get their cash – inevitably taking some of their shop- particularly for the many independent traders and small busi- ping away from the town. Conservative estimates put the loss nesses that rely heavily on HSBC for their banking. of turnover at 15-20% during this period, with one shop indi- “Obviously, this is really bad news for Reepham, both for the cating that takings were down by 40%. residents and businesses, and we are mounting a campaign to In a statement HSBC said: “We never take the decision to close try to make HSBC change its mind,” she said. a branch lightly, and we understand it’s unsettling for the lo- “This decision will have a serious impact on our retail traders cal community. Unfortunately, use of the Reepham branch has – it’s not just the withdrawal of banking services that is the is- fallen significantly over the past few years, and we’ve taken the sue, it’s also the removal of one of the key facilities that draws difficult decision to close it. people into the town from the surrounding area. “We are working with customers who use the branch to help them “To have no bank or cash machine in the Market Place will undoubtedly put added stress on retailers who are already strug- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 4 RPS professionali l print i t solution l ti ns e: [email protected] 01603 871102 Church St. Reepham Norwich NR10 4JWW ALL OYEA P L YE EN
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Free kerbside collection A pilot scheme in which electronic and electrical items are collected at the kerbside for recycling and reuse has been launched in some areas of Broadland District. The scheme, which is being trialled across the county, will give some residents the chance to clear out those old electrical and electronic items with a free kerbside collection. The first collection in the area will be on Wednesday 23 September covering Reepham, Themelthorpe, Foulsham, Guestwick, Wood Dalling, Bowls club sports new shirts from sponsor Salle and Heydon. As long as your item has a plug or MEMBERS of Reepham Town Bowls my brandy. a battery and is placed at the Club turned up in the Market Place to Sadly, we have just heard that Gerry kerbside by 7 am on the day of your have their photo taken with their new Oates has lost his battle with cancer. Ger- collection, it can be collected during shirts at the King’s Arms, who are the ry had been a stalwart member of the this trial – whatever its size or main sponsors this year. They have cer- bowls club for many years, working on condition. tainly been lucky for us, as we are do- the committee and most notably taking If your property is to receive a ing well in all four leagues at the moment. on the treasurer’s role for a number of collection as part of this scheme, you Let’s just hope it continues. years. He will be greatly missed. will receive a leaflet at your home. The annual braai took place at Whit - Would you like to join the bowls club? n Contact: Recycling Team, well Hall in July and was a huge success. If you are interested just give me a call or Broadland District Council. A big thank you to Roy and Lita for once send an email and I will get back to you. Tel: 01603 430534. again providing an excellent spread, al- Barry Barker 01603 870337 Email: [email protected] though I still don’t know who drunk all [email protected]
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HSBC turning business away us from the Norfolk & Norwich Univer- REGARDING your online story, “‘Al- sity Hospital who have no clothes or toi- ways busy’ HSBC bank closure ignites letries, and the generosity of people in business concerns”, I am just writing to Reepham has made a big difference. highlight two points not mentioned so far. The Henderson Unit is a new initiative First, when HSBC says usage has de- with the NHS and Norfolk County Coun- clined over the past couple of years, some cil working together and is based at the of this is because they have removed cer- Julian Hospital. tain services from the branch, and we What makes Henderson different is that have instead to go to larger branches in it is about giving patients the confidence Norwich or Dereham. to return home by getting them mobile An example is opening a new account and building up their strength and con- – this can no longer be done at Reepham; fidence. you have to go to a main branch. Our patients are from across the coun- So HSBC is turning business away from ty and have a range of different illness- the Reepham branch, then says “look, less es and conditions that have required hos- business”. Give us back the services and pital treatment. the business will go back up. Those attending Henderson will have Second, without the cash machine, a personal programme of physiotherapy ‘It’s a girl’ and occupational therapy, as well as ex- many shoppers won’t even come to WE would like to thank everyone from Reepham. When shoppers can get cash ercise and purposeful activity to help stimulate physical, cognitive and gener- the bottom of our hearts, including and goods they come; when one of these those people who gave us generous gifts, is missing they go elsewhere. Hence the al well-being. We are always in need of equipment cards and good wishes on the birth of our reduction seen in business after the ram daughter Anaya (above). raid in 2012. and prizes for activities such as bingo, skittles, knitting, word games and other Reading the kind messages and lis- Small towns need banking services to tening to congratulatory comments has thrive; we need to fix this. activities that are fun, but actually are de- signed to aid their recovery. truly touched us. David Jackson, Norwich Road, We hope to bring Anaya to Reepham Reepham Without help from people we are un- able to provide these activities that soon to introduce her to the kind-heart- could make such a difference to the pa- ed community we have the pleasure of Support your hospital charity tients in their rehabilitation. serving. Guppy, Rupan and Aarav Kular, I WOULD like to thank a number of peo- Gifts in kind to the Henderson Unit Motts Pharmacy, Market Place, ple in Reepham who have donated (Tel: 01603 289978) can go a long way clothes to the Henderson Unit in Nor- to ensure that we continue to provide Reepham wich. outstanding care to our patients. Your Free ad thanks We often have patients discharged to support really helps. THANK you for continuing to insert my Claire O’Brien, Reablement free ad in Reepham Life. I have been get- Practitioner, Henderson Unit, ting a steady stream of orders from local Bowthorpe Road, Norwich people, and so far this year it has enabled YOUR TWEETS Tweet your views to @reephamlife Ian D Wakefield @Iandwakefield 16 Aug @EDP Sportive was a great ride today, despite the @ReephamHigh caretaker forgetting to unlock the gates :-( North Norfolk @nthnorfolknews Aug 13 Mid Norfolk A-Level results: Rise in number of A* to C grades at Reepham College, Dereham Sixth Form College and Fakenham Academy Sarah Cunningham @CraftyHogg Aug 8 Norwich-Reepham, 14 miles traffic free cycling. Thanks @NorfolkCC @sustrans More of this please! #trafficfreecycling Reepham Dodgeball @Reepham_Raiders Aug 3 Can you Dodge a wrench? Can you Dodge some balls? Then come along to Reepham Dodgeball Club jiml @lightwingj 30 Jul @heydonteashop great lunch at the refurbished heydon tea shop and great iced coffee...thanks Cindy & Carl it’s great Rushlight Gallery @rushlightART 17 Jul Thankyou soooo much @TomHolmesBDC @mik_richardson we are very proud custodians of the FAB GoGo Gorilla that is on our steps Tom Holmes @TomHolmesBDC Jul 15 Absolutely love our Tour of Britain gorillas in #Aylsham & #Reepham. @mik_richardson has done a fantastic job! Aaron J. Bird @AaronJ_Bird Jul 9 Reepham, England. I had a dream I found Raheem Sterling asleep in Reepham sweet shop last night. 😂 Whitwell Railway @WhitwellReepham 8 Jul We have new gates and posts at the end of our unloading bay, which were built by Martin Lowne and his Dad and painted by our own team.
www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 5 views me to raise another £500 towards Cancer Research UK. Thanks to all who have supported me. Edna Fowler, Pightle Way, Reepham Late Arthur Hardiment WE would like to thank everyone who contributed donations for the late Arthur Hardiment. A total of £852 was raised, which will be equally shared be- tween the East Anglia Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support. Also many thanks for the help and comfort we had from many friends, the Rector and Gill. Daphne Hardiment and family
Meeting to resolve noise ON 29 June we met with Bjørn Mo Ost- “Frankly, my dear, we don’t give a damn.” gren and Nigel Tompkins of the Sher- ingham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, possibilities to mitigate the excessive If anybody in Cawston or the sur- and Jon Sims, an acoustic engineer noise caused by the Salle Beck Sub- rounding area has any problems with from Hoare Lee, which is exploring station near Cawston. We were disap- the substation noise, please email pointed that their report was not com- [email protected] When you write or email... please give pleted in January as initially promised, James Livingstone, Steve Mumby, your name, address and daytime telephone but nevertheless felt the meeting was Alec Fisher and Paul Sutton, number – otherwise we will bin it
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Lyng student’s ‘rubbish’ artwork features on waste collection vehicles A PUPIL at Lyng Church of England Primary School has won who took part in a competition organised by Breckland Coun- an art competition to help brighten up one of Breckland dis- cil’s Environmental Waste team. trict’s waste collection vehicles. The children were tasked with creating pictures that would Eleven-year-old Katie Leigh, who lives in Reepham, was encourage residents to recycle more at home and find out more among some 400 children from seven of the district’s schools about the range of materials that can be recycled. The entries were then judged by representatives from Breck- land Council and Serco, the council’s household general waste and recycling collection service provider, who were looking for creativity, originality and a clear call to action for residents across the district. Katie, who will start at Reepham High School this month, was the winner in the 8-11 year-old category; her entry says “Re- cycle – make the world go round”. In addition to seeing their artwork printed at a large size and adorning the two waste collection vehicles, the two winners each received a £20 book token and their school will receive a children’s bench made from recycled materials.
Former Lyng Church of England Primary School student Katie Leigh with her prize-winning picture that now adorns one of Breckland District Council’s waste collection vehicles
New beginners’ drawing and painting class in Cawston starts Monday 21 September Ongoing classes for those with some experience also at Cawston, and at Marsham and Holt Contact: Clementina Sutton 01603 872441 or see my blog: tinasnorfolkartcourse.blogspot.co.uk 6 Reepham Life, September 2015 news
Tranquil garden wins awards at Sandringham DOMINIQUE Rudd of Brandiston won However, with hot gold and the EDP Best in Show at the re- weather at the end of cent Sandringham Flower Show for her June and heavy rain “Garden Of Tranquillity”, which was ahead of the Sandring- de dicated to her sister Katie, who died ham event, a mini-pan- of meningitis 18 years ago. ic set in, which was Judges said the gold award, the high- overcome with the help est handed out at the 2015 show held on of friends and family, Wednesday 29 July, was given because who helped build and of the feeling of stillness in the garden. plant out the show gar- Miss Rudd started planning the garden den, finishing at 7.30 in late summer 2014. “The idea was to pm on the evening be- achieve an environment for people who fore the show. have suffered from meningitis, where “On the day, the Kevin Myhill PHOTO: Dominique Rudd pictured in her award-winning “Garden Of they can sit and relax quietly among the judges – TV gardening Tranquillity” with the Gold certificate and EDP trophy for Best in flowers,” she said. presenters Chris Beard- Show at the Sandringham Flower Show The design had to be submitted before shaw and Alan Mason – “I was then told I was the only one of January, so Miss Rudd, who runs a gar- asked me a few questions about the gar- the seven gardens to have received a gold den design business called Enchanting den as we walked and chatted along the award and also Best in Show. I was com- Gardens, spent many hours painstakingly path viewing the plants,” said Miss Rudd. pletely overwhelmed as it had been an drawing and redrawing the design using “They both said they felt the sense of still- emotional journey developing this gar- the selected plants. ness that surrounded them. den. I had an amazing day I will never These were ordered from Howard “When I was presented with the gold forget.” Nurseries and arrived in early March, award I was ecstatic; I couldn’t believe “Thanks to everyone who helped and which were raised in a polytunnel; oth- it and I was in shock. When I saw my contributed to this garden over the past er plants were sourced from the Romantic mum and told her the news, I burst into year to make this possible.” Garden Nursery in Swannington. tears of joy. n See more at www.reephamlife.co.uk
What is the cost of a moral obligation? AT the end of July you may have noticed ly maintained and had been excluded in the news the Court of Appeal’s judg- from the will, succeeded. ment in the case of Ilott v Mitson, which legal view To help defeat such a claim a letter could lead to an increase in disputes should be left with the will setting out the MARK FOLEY about wills and estates. reasoning behind the deceased’s decision: The law provides a framework under spouses, long-term co-habiting partners why they did not leave a certain person the Inheritance (Provision for Families and other individuals the deceased had money, why they chose different bene- and Dependants) Act 1975 for a will to been supporting financially. ficiaries, what was the nature of the re- be challenged if it does not take the de- Typically, the cost involved in sorting lationship with those who did benefit ceased’s moral obligations into account. out the dispute will eat into the value of from the will. Heather Ilott was awarded £164,000 the estate, leaving significantly less to dis- Also, consider leaving them something from her estranged mother’s estate. This tribute. This is more so where the rival if not a large part of the estate. Something, is the amount the Court of Appeal de- beneficiary in a will is a well-known and rather than nothing, might prevent a cided represented reasonable financial much loved charity, which employ the claim. provision for Heather’s maintenance – in most expensive London lawyers and lit- I expect the case of Ilott v Mitson to car- spite of her mother making clear that she igate these matters vigorously because a ry on to the Supreme Court. Imagine the did not wish her daughter to inherit any- large amount of their income comes from costs! thing. will legacies. n In recent years, claims by adult children However, the Ilott v Mitson decision To discuss these issues or for unhappy at not being treated on an equal should not be seen as a passport to a suc- help with your legal affairs, footing with their siblings or step-parent, cessful challenge by disappointed ben- contact Mark Foley, Solicitor. or at being disinherited altogether, have eficiaries in every case. The chances of Tel: 07833 332055 or 01362 become increasingly common. a successful claim will depend on the par- 688946. Email: [email protected] The categories of people who can bring ticular facts and circumstances. a claim under the Inheritance Act is wide, The novel aspect of the case was that including children of the deceased, an adult person, who was not financial- www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 7 YOUR COUNCIL MATTERS
Business as usual for councillors BY the time you receive this issue of times to struggling councillors. Reepham Life the school holidays will We are very grateful to Judith be over and for those of you who have for all her hard work in saving been away we hope you have all had taxpayers’ money and ensuring an enjoyable, restful break. that the Council gets the best Unfortunately, life for the Town possible deal in so many areas. Council grinds on regardless of the sea- One of Judith’s first, and co- son. The most important recent devel- incidentally last, jobs was to en- opment has been the announcement by Stimpson’s Piece working group: some progress sure that we get the best rates HSBC that the branch in the Market for our insurances, resulting in Place will close within the next few tention of forming a management com- savings of many hundreds of pounds. weeks. mittee. Another important area that benefit- The closure will have a dramatic ef- It has been suggested to the working ted from her attention was the cost of fect, particularly on local businesses, the group that they concentrate on a lim- running and maintaining our street schools, local bodies including the ited number of objectives and report lighting. churches and the Town Council, which back to the trustees with some firm pro- Thanks to the work that she has un- all need to bank cash and cheques on posals before our meeting in October. dertaken we have switched to a cheap- a regular basis. No doubt the group would appreci- er electricity supplier and employed a Representations from the Town Coun- ate more input from local residents and different maintenance contractor. cil, the Chamber of Commerce and oth- the Town Clerk will be pleased to pass Judith was also responsible for mov- ers have been made to HSBC de- contact details on. ing the Council over to internet bank- manding that the closure be rescinded, ing. or at least postponed to enable account New town councillors It might seem surprising that this was holders to make alternative arrange- At the last Town Council meeting in done only recently, but it required a ments. July we had the pleasure of co-opting change in legislation to allow councils With the support and leadership of two new councillors. to make the necessary changes. Keith Simpson, our MP, we have asked One, Mike Urry, was a councillor un- The change has proved a great suc- for a public meeting with HSBC to dis- til April and has been reappointed. The cess, with suppliers, contractors and cuss the future of the bank and bank- other is Hayden Key, a newcomer to lo- staff being paid directly rather than by ing services in Reepham. cal politics. In fact, at the time of his ap- cheque, resulting in a reduction in staff pointment, he was 18 years of age and time, paperwork and postage. Stimpson’s Piece progress is certainly one of the youngest town Judith intends to start her retirement On a brighter note, representatives of or parish councillors in the country. by indulging in one of her favourite ac- Stimpson’s Piece trustees have had tivities – a holiday in the sun. The Coun- con structive meetings with the recent- Happiness and sadness cil wishes her an enjoyable and pro- ly formed working group with the in- It is with a mixture of happiness and ductive retirement – and many more sadness that we have to announce that, hol i days. after just over four years’ service, our Your Town Council finance officer, Judith Flack, will be re- New finance officer tiring at the end of September: sadness The Council has now recruited a new Chairman: Les Paterson in that we will be losing a popular, help- Deputy Chairman: Chris Wheeler finance officer: Sally Gill, who comes Janet Pender-Cudlip ful and efficient member of staff, but at to us from Sheringham Council so she Michael Pender-Cudlip the same time happiness that she will is well versed in local government fi- Hayden Key be enjoying her retirement with her hus- nance and procedures. John Rawlinson band Les in their new home. Sally will work with Judith for a num- Gary Saunders Judith has been an excellent finance ber of sessions to introduce her to Reep- Mike Urry officer: she has helped Councillors to ham and to the councillors. Andrea Wilson understand how our finances work so A major focus for Sally will be the Anne Woollett that we can make informed decisions preparation of the budget and precept on income and expenditure and she has for 2016-17, which must be agreed by Town Clerk: Jo Boxall remained calm and patient even when the Town Council at its meeting in No- Finance Officer: Sally Gill she has had to explain things several vember.
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Classic car and bike festival celebrates ‘Cool Italia’ THE organisers of the 2nd Reepham Clas- Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lam- sic Car & Bike Festival are calling for the borghini, Lancia and Maserati, as well as owners of iconic Italian makes to join them two-wheeled machines from MV Augusta, at this year’s “Cool Italia” themed event. Ducatti, Laverda, Moto Guzzi, Lambret- The motoring majesty of Italy will be ta and Vespa. showcased at the festival, which takes The remaining places will be given to place on Sunday 27 September, and will outstanding exhibits from the 2014 fes- bring a slice of continental sophistication tival, as well as particularly interesting to Reepham. newcomers. There will also be plenty of The event is open to the public from food and music on the day. 11 am – 4 pm. Exhibitors are asked to ar- n For those wishing to apply to display and provide a brief description of your rive between 8 and 10 am, leaving be- their classic car, please email Peter Fitz - car and a photo, if possible. All applicants tween 4 and 6 pm. john at [email protected] will be informed of the final list. Toby Wilson, head of the London Au- tomobilia department for Bonhams auc- Rotary Club invests new president tioneers, will be on hand from 10.30 am – 3.30 pm to provide free, confidential On 26 June, Reepham & District Rotary Club held its annual Charter Night at the Stower and no-obligation valuations on the day Grange Hotel, Drayton, when new president Andrew Egerton-Smith assumed his role, at their Reepham office. taking over from Coen van Beuningen, who stepped in last year at short notice. The meeting on 27 July was held at Bawdeswell Garden Centre by invitation of Peter Appointments can be booked (01603 and Judy Underwood, when president-elect The Ven Arthur Hawes was invested. 871443 or [email protected]), al- On 2 August, we enjoyed canoeing and a summer BBQ at the home of Eddie though he will also see casual callers on and Gillian Rust Andrews; we were lucky to have a warm and sunny afternoon. the day. Meanwhile, plans are progressing with the erection of cycle sheds at Reepham Half of the display places will be ded- Primary School and planning for the next Youth Speaks. – Jef Wilson icated to classic Italian marques, such as
Honouring 25 years of service at Johnson’s trial basis and has been there 27 years also. Jeannette was a long-serving staff mem- HOW long do people stay with one em- ber until a few years ago, having clocked ployer these days? Well, members of Ree - up more than 24 years behind the counter. pham post office/Johnson’s news agents The newest recruits are Diane with nine can boast of having many long-standing years and Rita, who joined us four years employees. ago; Tonia is the latest member, but has On 6 September, Janet Clarke will have some way to catch up to the rest of us. worked there for 25 years. Her daughter Retirement is obviously not on the Jo thought her mother should get another cards yet for any of the “Johnson’s job after working for many years at Reep- girls”. Even when you retire you can get ham playschool. called back as in the case of George John- The shop must also appeal to family son, who has been a great help since members as both her daughters Katherine Douglas’s accident and can be seen ear- and Jo became employees as Saturday girls ly morning in the shop or behind the Post for many years before going to university. Janet Clarke of Johnson’s of Reepham. PHOTO: Office counter on Saturday mornings. (Al- Mike Cowdrey Meanwhile, Christine’s daughter Tracey though it must be stressed that George is also started as a Saturday girl before she 27 years ago, and Valerie started as a pa- still in negotiations regarding his contract, went to university and son Mark was a pergirl then worked in the shop before join- providing there is a clause for free days paperboy. ing the post office more than 35 years ago. to go cycling with his mates.) Janet joins many members of Johnson’s Jane was already a member of the post We all wish Janet many more years as who have stood the test of time; for ex- office counter staff and now has over 38 one of the team. ample, Douglas joined the family business years’ experience. Christine started on a Christine Smith
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 9 news Bank closure will mean business for post office WHILE generally seen as a major blow process and it has to be financially viable”. for Reepham, the proposed HSBC branch n Reepham Post Office is open from 7.30 closure could be good news for the am – 5.30 pm Monday–Saturday, and 7.30 town’s post office, which operates as part am – 12 noon on Sunday. of newsagents Johnson’s of Reepham. But while personal account holders of HSBC (and any other major bank) can de- HSBC to close Reepham posit cheques, deposit and withdraw cash, branch in October and check their balance at the post office, FROM PAGE 1 HSBC business account holders will not be able to use such facilities at present. understand their options, which include be- Local postmaster and Johnson’s of ing able to use the Reepham post office.” Reepham manager Douglas Johnson The bank pointed out that there is a said: “We know that we will be busier, fee-free cash machine outside the Spar in but we are concerned that the knock-on and is attempting to put together a list of Ollands Road and that it is in talks with effect of the bank closure could be dis- what services can be offered for each bank. an external supplier to maintain an ATM astrous for the whole town.” It appears that all banks have now en- within the town. He added that discussions are ongoing tered into various agreements with the HSBC added that over the past four with the Post Office to see if it can offer Post Office – and these are constantly years footfall has dropped by almost 40% anything else in the way of banking serv- changing. However, so far, HSBC has not across all its branches nationwide. ices. Hopefully, a Post Office represen- entered an agreement for business bank- However, Mrs Gostling challenged tative will be available in Reepham’s ing. HSBC’s assertion that the branch is not HSBC branch at some time during the last The Post Office is also currently trialling busy enough, suggesting they should vis- two weeks before closure. current accounts for personal customers it Reepham on any day of the week. A Post Office spokesperson stated through Bank of Ireland (UK). In response, HSBC said the Reepham that business bank account holders with Mr Johnson noted that several local branch had seen a reduction of almost 32% Santander, Clydesdale, NatWest, Royal businesses in Reepham use a Santander in customer footfall over the past six years Bank of Scotland (RBS), Ulster Bank and account to pay in cash and cheques and and that only 21% of its customers living Yorkshire Bank can make cash with- get change. in the area currently used the branch. drawals, deposit cash and cheques, and It may be that the loss of the ATM in the Meanwhile, Broadland MP Keith Simp- use a “change given” service at any ma- Market Place will have the biggest impact son is trying to organise a meeting between jor post office. on the economic viability of the town. HSBC and local residents and businesses. However, Mr Johnson said he had re- Mr Johnson added that Reepham post of- He revealed that, during a meeting with sen- ceived “conflicting information” about fice is looking into the possibility of installing ior HSBC representatives in June, the bank business banking through the Post Office a cash machine, but this “will be a long indicated it would be willing to come to Reepham and discuss the effects of the branch closure with customers. YOUR COMMENTS ON HSBC CLOSURE In a letter to HSBC, the Reepham Town Many Reepham people will be able to transfer their banking to the post office. Our local Team expressed concerns over the pro- businesses will not find it easy though. According to a news item in the EDP (24 July), posed branch closure, challenging the Hoveton and Stalham are also to lose their branches. Apparently branch transactions are bank on its obligations under the Access falling through the floor as more of us use online and mobile banking, though we still for now want cash machines. I suspect that the tens of supermarket delivery trucks that deliver food to Banking Protocol, and asking for al- to Reepham people every week are also having an impact on our struggling shops. – Paul ternative, adequate arrangements for Hodge (via Facebook) businesses and other customers. A person with no access to HSBC’s financial performance data is somehow able to conclude With all other major high street banks that the bank’s decision is “short-sighted”. Hopefully, the business that transfers to the post office will stave off the closure of that for a while longer. – Owen Hawkes (via Facebook) reducing the number of branches, there What’s the problem? Just use the post office. – Andrew Beales (via Twitter) appears to be little hope that another Shocked to hear that Reepham HSBC is closing. Local residents penalised again, not to bank, such as the Co-operative Bank or mention businesses. – Claire Smith (via Twitter) Virgin Money, or even a building socie- Sadly that means I’ll be changing banks. – Lorraine Flight (via Facebook) ty will open up in Reepham. What are people supposed to do if they want to pay their bills without getting charged and HSBC said its building in Market Place who can’t drive? It’s miles to an HSBC branch. – Joanne Hutchin (via Facebook) will be put up for sale, with commercial HSBC reported an 8.7% profits rise, but still has no compassion for a small town branch and is determined to ruin small businesses. – Krissie Cameron (via Twitter) property agent CB Richard Ellis Ltd (part Incredible that a bank cannot make sufficient return in such a vibrant community – says more of CBRE UK) already in discussions with about HSBC than Reepham. – M Wyard (via Twitter) interested parties regarding a purchase of Wonderful HSBC staff and a real loss to Reepham’s Market Place, but zero respect for the the property. The bank stressed that this bank. I wonder if this would’ve happened if HSBC had focused their efforts closer to home will be marketed openly with no restric- instead of offshore accounts? – Faye Walker (via Twitter) tions placed on its subsequent use. www.reephamlife.co.uk 10 Reepham Life, September 2015
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 11 sport Painted gorilla appears for Tour of Britain launch A CYCLING gorilla appeared outside ham Road (B1145), Market Place, Church Meet ‘Jambo’, named by Reuben Rushlight Gallery in Reepham’s Market Hill, Norwich Road, The Moor, New Road CONGRATULATIONS to five-year-old Place in July as part of a launch event and Cawston Road (B1145). Reuben Small of Reepham, who won the held to celebrate the return of the Tour Name the Gorilla Competition sponsored of Britain to Broadland on Saturday 12 by Rushlight Gallery and Reepham Life. September. Painted in a Tour of Britain-themed cy- Two baby GoGo Gorillas, painted in cling jersey by local artist Mik Richard- Tour-themed cycling jerseys by local artist son, the baby GoGo Gorilla will be out- Mik Richardson, were placed in the side the gallery in Reepham’s Market market places in Reepham and Ayl- Place until after the cycle race passes sham, where they will remain until after through the town at around 10.30 am on the Tour passes through the towns. Saturday 12 September. The eight-day cycle race will speed Reuben’s suggestion of “Jambo” was through the district on its penultimate the first name out of the hat, and he and stage before finishing in London the fol- his family have won a takeaway pizza lowing day. meal from Whitwell Station to the value Stage 7 will start at Fakenham Race- of £60. course, and will wind through Reepham, Thanks to the more than 50 children Cawston and Aylsham, before heading from the Reepham area who took part in past Norwich airport, through Hellesdon the competition. and into Norwich city, then through Wymondham, Attleborough and Thetford, Jambo, Reepham’s Tour of Britain Gorilla, and Name the Gorilla competition winner Reuben before it passes into Suffolk, with the Small (that’s Reuben on the right!) day’s stage finish in Ipswich. There will be several great places to Station Stomp now every Monday watch the Tour on the day, including Reepham Market Place and Cawston Vil- After a successful and well attended first night at “The Station Stomp” on Monday 10 August, organiser Steve Kennedy has announced that, owing to demand, there will now lage Hall. be a class in Swing and Lindy Hop every Monday from 7.30 pm at Whitwell Station, The race is expected to pass through Whitwell Road, Reepham. Classes will vary in content to accommodate participants. Reepham at around 10.30 am, via Dere-
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 13 arts & crafts Wedding dress is marvellous in the ordinary by JULES ALLEN to make the girls feel special, the nuns’ philosophy being that “every soul is REEPHAM-based artist Heather Tilley unique”. was selected this summer to show her With this memory and the specific site work alongside 51 other artists at Cley 15 and use of Cley church in mind, Heather – the annual contemporary art exhibition decided to make a wedding dress in the held at St Margaret’s, Cley next the Sea, spirit of the Red Cross nuns. and surrounding areas in North Norfolk. After painstakingly making a shaped Curated by Meryl Doney, the exhibition bodice, she used a total of 27 dishcloths title “Marvellous in Ordinary” was in- and three hoops to structure the dress, spired by the driftwood collages of the which was then ruffled, scalloped and late Margaret Mellis, an early member of embroidered to create her stunning the St Ives group of artists during the work of art entitled “A Displaced Wed- 1940s. ding” (pictured). Heather’s idea sprung from a remem- Standing at the top of the aisle as if it bered conversation with her mother were preparing to make its way to the al- about the experiences of a family ac- tar, the dress was displayed on a white quaintance who had lived in a Red Cross plinth, its train like a waterfall gently flow- camp for displaced persons in Switzer- ing to the ground. land during World War II. Apart from being a poignant reminder The camp provided shelter, food and ed- of the sacrifice, loss and futility of war, ucation, but there was little money or re- the dress represented the irrepressible hu- sources available for additional extras or such dresses by stitching together the man spirit. All in all, an evocative and treats, such as expensive first communion only easily accessible material that was beautiful piece of art and social history dresses for the camp’s young girls. to hand: the humble dishcloth. that Heather should be truly proud of. Using their imagination, initiative and When each dress was complete, it was n The artist can be contacted via her skills, the resident nuns began to create then embroidered to an individual design web site: www.textilia.co.uk
Dolls’ outfits raffled for Knitters enjoy a knit and natter Macmillan Cancer Support Members of the Reepham-based Busy REEPHAM Knit & Natter is a friendly, pro- welcome. Fingers Craft Group have been busy ductive group of women who meet on For £1 you can enjoy the company of knitting and sewing outfits for two the first Monday of every month (Bank others, refreshments and the chance to baby dolls, which will be raffled in Holidays included) to knit items for win a raffle prize. support of Macmillan Cancer Support. various charities. There are patterns, buttons and knitting Tickets cost £1 each and are For two hours from 2 – 4 pm there is needles available for a small donation, available from Pauline Cooper 01603 a lot of chatter and a lot of knitting and and plenty of brand new wool for sale 871230, Susan Carne 01603 940834, lots of laughter going on in Room 7 at the at £1.15 for 100 grams. Rosina Harman 01603 871974, Brenda Bircham Centre, Market Place, Reepham. If anyone has any unwanted double Palmer 01603 871641 or Jean If you enjoy knitting, but find that chil- knitting, chunky or baby wool, it will be Thomson 01603 879660. dren or grandchildren no longer need welcomed at Reepham Knit & Natter for The raffle will be drawn at the your garments, there are plenty of peo- passing on to other knitters in exchange coffee morning to be held in St ple, young and old, who will welcome for a small donation. Michael’s, Reepham, at 2.30 pm on them with grateful thanks. There is always a new home waiting for Friday 25 September. Details of all the charities supported can unwanted wool, where it will be made be found on the Norfolk Knitters & Stitch- into hats, sweaters, toys, mittens, blankets, Vacancies for quilters ers website (www.norfolkknitters.org.uk), glove puppets or any number of useful The Reepham-based Oak Leaf Quilters where you will also find details of the items. group is expanding and now has many groups in Norfolk, patterns for For more details or, if you would like vacancies on Tuesday afternoons from items required and where to buy good- your unwanted wool (or patterns) col- September. quality knitting yarn at reasonable prices. lected, please contact Brenda Palmer n For more information, contact All knitters are welcome to the Reep- (01603 871641). Christine Allen on 01603 872894. ham group, whether new or experienced. I hope to see a new face or two on There is no joining fee and no “mem- Monday 7 September. bership” as such; just come along as and Brenda R Palmer, Do you have news for us? Contact the News Desk when you can and you will be made Reepham Knit & Natter Organiser on 01603 308158 or email [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk 14 Reepham Life, September 2015
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 15 UP THE GARDEN PATH WITH gardening VICTORIA PLUM Bressingham blooms in the rain REEPHAM & District Gardening Club ran This way of planting means the “open a coach with 40 keen gardeners to Bress- grown” situation encourages the plants ingham Gardens on Thursday 30 July. to grow strongly and support themselves Dodgy weather (well really it was nor- by their roots and stems, whereas the tra- ingham since your children were small mal July weather for us) meant we all ditional way of planting in country (35 years in my case), then I can rec- took raincoats, hats, boots, umbrellas. (I house borders means that plants grow up ommend a trip this year. won’t forget the sight of our Lady Chair- taller in a more sheltered situation, often man riding on the Gallopers with her against a wall, but also more vulnerable brightly coloured umbrella twirling as the to windy and boisterous weather. Common open day music played; sadly no photo as the The proof of the theory was that the beds The weather held (just) for another heavy rain meant our camera was wrap - were all in top condition, despite the buf- successful Open Day at Whitwell ped in plastic to keep it dry as we sat feting rain we had suffered over the past Common on Saturday 20 June. watching from the leaky tearoom.) 10 days. Our guide was informative and full The support of the local moth But the guided tour of the gardens with of useful information, as he was when he group was greatly appreciated and Jaime Blake was during a break from the spoke at the Gardening Club last year. specialist Greg Bond kept us all rain, and we saw the magnificent gardens Alan Bloom was a supreme plantsman entertained with the fascinating in sunshine for the most part. and plant breeder, creating more than 170 contents of the moth traps, which The gardens, created and designed by varieties, and the tradition has continued had been set the night before. the dynamic Alan Bloom, pioneered down the generation to his son, Adrian, We were also lucky to have the em phasis on perennial plants, and on whose influence it was that inspired renowned Norfolk-based botanist, what he called “island beds”. everyone (not me though) to fill their gar- Simon Harrup, take visitors on a dens with conifers, dwarf and otherwise. guided walk to identify the flora on His planting at Bressingham is also fab- the Common. ulous with stands of trees combined with It was generally agreed that the interesting flowers. Alan’s grandson now three new information boards runs a nursery, Blooms of Bressingham, enhanced visitors’ appreciation of which offers outstanding and well-bred the Common, providing a way of plants for sale. identifying many of the flora and This runs alongside the Wyvale Garden fauna to be found there. Centre, which took over part of the op- After the walk there were refresh - eration in 2007, so if you want to pur- ments and a chance to ask questions chase quality plants check which nurs- of Simon, Greg and the trustees. ery you are dealing with. Daphne Ludgate If, like me you haven’t visited Bress-
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 17 music Guitarist Mark is ‘over the moon’ with raffle prize LOCAL resident Mark Kovacevic said he Left: Mark Kovacevic with the Ibanez guitar donated by Reepham Life. is “thrilled and absolutely over the Below: Kev Hickman accepting the moon” with winning the electric guitar guitar from Pauline Black, lead singer signed by The Selecter at last month’s of The Selecter Reepham 15 Summer Music Festival. Mr Kovacevic, a keen guitarist, said: “I’ve always wanted an Ibanez, but nev- er thought I would own one, so it will definitely be played and not sold on eBay or left lying in a corner collecting dust.” The guitar, donated by Reepham Life and raffled on the Saturday afternoon of the festival, was presented to Mr Ko- vacevic’s friend Kev Hickman by Pauline Black, lead singer of the two-tone ska leg- ends, who headlined the event. The raffle raised around £500 for the group’s chosen charity, the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Now in its eighth year, the annual mu- sic festival was another sell-out, the third in a row, with an estimated 2,000 people flocking to the event over the two days. Festival director Steve Jenkins said: “In get in before we opened the gates and the ery Meadow and St Mary’s, while the fes- terms of the weather and turnout, we were town has really been involved.” tival moved to Whitwell Station on the incredibly lucky. People were queuing to The opening day saw stages at Rook- Sunday.
Autumn arts and crafts fair books The Reepham Festival of Autumn Arts and Crafts will be held on Saturday 26 September at St Michaels, Reepham, from 9 am – 3 pm. Entry is Your best reads of the summer free. There will be more than 20 stalls IT’S been a busy summer the time you read this it offering a wide range of handmade for Reepham Library. On will be even more – we’re goods, including wood, ceramics, art, 25 July, we helped Nor- going to need a lot of photography, pottery and jewellery, folk Libraries set a record gold medals! made by local crafters and artists. for the most people of all The most popular book There will also be a café area ages listening to the same so far has been Happy serving homemade cakes along with story at the same time. Holidays by Jacqueline tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soft Across Norfolk, 1,168 Wilson. drinks. people listened to Julia Have you read it? We’d n For further information, contact Donaldson’s story A love to know if you en- Sandy Nevard 01603 871600 or Squash and a Squeeze. joyed it or if you read [email protected] Thirty of those people something even better were at Reepham Library, this summer. so it really was a squash Do pop into the library Poppy Week collector and a squeeze! Thank you very much to and tell us what your best read of the A collector for Station Road, everyone who took part. summer was and we’ll see if we can get Reepham, is urgently required for Meanwhile, Reepham’s young readers some other people reading it too. Poppy Week. Also someone to take are busily borrowing and reading books Helen Brown, Library Manager over the job of co-ordinator after the from Reepham Library to complete their end of 2015; help and training will summer reading challenge and earn be given. their gold medal for reading. Reepham Life n Please contact Moira Dye 01603 October issue deadline: As I write this we’ve issued a massive 871791. 16 September 2015 1,177 books to our young readers and by www.reephamlife.co.uk 18 Reepham Life, September 2015
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 19 from the archive Mystery solved, but another request FIRST, a big “thank you” to everyone Finally, another request who responded to our request for help for your help, this time with on the “Mystery House” in the July/Au- an old press photograph gust edition of Reepham Life. (left) that the Archive re- The woman whose grandfather and cently acquired a copy of. great grandfather had been born and The photograph was tak- lived in the house was very happy en at the first prize-giving at when we were able to tell her that it is Reepham Secondary Modern still standing and that it is in Pettywell. School, which took place on Another huge “thank you” to all of you Tuesday 17 July 1962. who made the Pop-up Museum on 18 We would like to name as July such a success, both by helping out many as possible of the and by visiting it and sharing your pupils in the photograph. knowledge and memories of Reepham. Can you help? It was a great joint effort by the Reep- daughter Bev, for entertaining so many n If you are able to put a name to a face, ham Society, the Reepham Archive and visitors with her wonderful collection of please contact the Reepham Archive the Bircham Centre and a special thanks postcards and photographs and her en- via the Bircham Centre or by email to: is owed to Evelyn Whall, assisted by cyclopaedic knowledge of each one. [email protected]
Reepham WI looks forward to more fun and games Three Churches project A Community Day will be held on 3 THIS year’s WI Centenary Celebrations Meeting – with a sur- October at St Mary’s, Reepham, are now nearing their end and in spite prise. from 10 am – 3.30 pm, where there of many gatherings, receptions, fairs By the time you will will be more information about the and exhibitions (not to mention royal read this, a group of us Heritage Lottery-funded Three hospitality), Reepham WI continues to will have been to see Dirty Dancing at the Churches in One Churchyard thrive and has a wide variety of activities Theatre Royal; some other sporty mem- project, which will include an and speakers in the months leading up bers should have been able to improve archaeological geophysical survey to winter. their golf skills; and the ten-pin bowling to determine the outline of All What’s next? team will be practicing hard again. Saints Hackford. l 17 September: Magistracy in the Jus- Reepham WI meets on the third Thurs- The event will feature tours of St tice System – Lynford Brunt; day in the month at 7.30 pm at St Michael’s, Mary’s and the All Saints remains; l 15 October: The Big C – with founder Reepham; all women are welcome. archaeological geophysics member David Moar; Sue Robinson 01603 261771 demonstrations at 10.15 am, 11.15 l 19 November: Reepham WI Annual www.reephamwi.weebly.com am, 12.15 pm and 2 pm; themed activities for children in St Michael’s; project information boards; and refreshments in St Michael’s all day. digger’s diary Sue Page
It turns out that this was a way of killing View from the North tree stumps before modern chemical versions came along; one hammered in SUMMER is passing, and Digger is back The point is that immediately adjacent, the tubes then poured things down from his annual visit to Rawtenstall (pro- an estate of new, little detached houses them – nasty things such as Yorkshire tea, nounced Rottenstall), cultural capital of has been built; their rear windows look time-expired gravy and Domestos. the North; taking deer to Reedley Hallows directly at the sheer blank wall painted You remember the latter? “Ding dong in the shadow of the Great Mosque at dark blue and white. bell/Pussy’s in the well/But Johnny’s put Brierfield, and teaching ethnic minorities When Digger asked the residents if they Domestos down/There isn’t any smell.” the joys of hillwalking (when they can get did not mind, they replied: “We would Digger found a bat in his house the round the wind turbines). rather have employment than a view.” Ah other day, so if you liked that one, how Digger also walked along the canal at yes, local employment, something long about: “Three deaf bats/Hear how they Rochdale and saw the biggest building forgotten in Reepham. fly/They all flew after the farmer’s daugh- he had ever seen – in extent rather than Some of you may remember that a year ter/Who soaked them all with a bucket height – like 10 aircraft hangars togeth- ago Digger wondered about a tree stump of water/And that was something she er. It is an “indoor trading estate”. in the Pound with metal tubes set in it. shouldn’t oughter/Three deaf bats…” www.reephamlife.co.uk 20 Reepham Life, September 2015
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Gift day raises funds for Three Churches Project THE Reepham Three Churches Project has their envelopes and also enjoyed the received donations of more than £8,000 Strawberry Feast next door in St Michael’s,” in its efforts to raise £12,500, following the explained Tony Foottit. “The total con- award of a development grant of £18,300 tributed to date is £8,130, and a further from the Heritage Lottery Fund. £433 came from the Strawberry Feast. The first phase of the project is ex- “We are very grateful to Steve Jenkins pected to cost £32,000 and the total cost for the graphic work, to all who distrib- of the project will be more than £300,000, uted the leaflets, to the post office and mostly to fund major urgent repairs to St Motts Pharmacy for receiving them, to Mary’s church tower. David Richmond for his informative dis- The project also includes some re- play boards (which remain in St Mary’s ordering of the interior of St Mary’s, and for all to see), and to our events team and the discovery and landscaping of the site all who helped welcome people and PHOTO: John Tym of the now ruined All Saints Hackford – serve the delicious strawberry feast.” “There is also a fundraising team one of the three churches in the church- Plans are now well in hand for the de- working hard to arrange more events in yard. velopment stage of the project. Rector of the next year to ensure that, in due The Reepham church community is im- Reepham Revd Margaret Dean said: course, we meet our final target.” mensely grateful for the generous contri- “While the main repairs to the tower of n To find out more about the Reepham butions by so many to the Three Church- St Mary’s should be made in 2016, we Three Churches Project or to make a es Project at the Gift Day on 27 June. hope to have a geophysical survey of the donation, contact: Revd Margaret Dean “Lots of people came to St Mary’s with area of All Saints Hackford later this year. 01603 879275 or [email protected]
The God who listens meeting house open to allow the notes use military metaphors to express God’s of birdsong to enter and to listen to the power, making Him sound like a crusty LAST month, I attended my first ever Quak- plainsong of the wind sounding through old general; and listening to a sermon that er service. It was held in a remote chapel the trees because they believe that lis- seeks to explain the mysterious and in- set amid hills and fields in mid-Wales. tening to the sounds of nature helps still explicable. Words, words, words. To reach the chapel, you have to walk their minds. Too many churches have lost sight of along a track for some half a mile and They keep off the winter chill by wrap- the precious value of being silent and still. then go through a small wood. The slow, ping themselves in blankets. They come As in the modern world in general, we silent walk has become an integral part here to share their separate silences as drown out silence with endless chatter, of the weekly meditation. people in other churches come to share and the mass media simply adds to this Every Sunday, about a dozen people bread and wine. deafening din. come to this tiny chapel, which was built Sitting in the silence of the meeting Mother Teresa was once asked: “When in 1700 and which has fairly recently house, I was struck by the contrast with you pray, what do you say to God?” She been lovingly restored. They come here the sheer verbosity of the Anglican answered: “I don’t say anything. I listen.” in all weathers, through the waves of church, where one finds oneself repeat- Then she was asked: “All right. What does bluebells in spring or the deep snows of ing, parrot fashion, the strident assertions God say to you?” She said: “God does- winter to sit in silence for 45 minutes. of the Nicene Creed; reciting ritualistic re- n’t say anything. God listens.” They always leave the door of the sponses; singing hymns, some of which James Knox Whittet Hendry & Sons Myrtle&Moss Funeral Directors
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 23 New Rayzone youth worker appointed PADDY Bennett (right) is the new part-time 2013, said he is looking forward to taking on the challenge of Ray- youth worker for Rayzone, the Reepham Area zone and building on the “hard work that has already been hap- Youth Project. pening and hopefully over time increasing what Rayzone offers. Mr Bennett, 42, who is married with four chil- “One of the first things I want to achieve is for the Friday dren, has been involved in youth work since night club at Reepham Methodist Church to take place week- 1991 and until 2009 was with Cromer Parish ly; this will start from Friday 18 September,” he said. Church as a youth leader and heading the youth work part of n If you would like to find out more about Rayzone and be this time. He then started children’s and youth clubs in willing to help on Friday nights or other times during the week, Roughton, which he has run ever since. please email [email protected] Mr Bennett, who gained Youth Work Level 2 qualifications in www.rayzone.org.uk
and tickets from Martin Clapton from 4–6 pm. Email: WHAT’S ON GUIDE 01603 871257 or Stephanie Harris [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday 30 September Saturday 5 September Road, Bawdeswell. Doors open at 7 Friday 25 September Classic Car, Kit Car, and Hot Rod Foulsham Produce Show, New pm; film starts at 7.30 pm; bar/café. MacMillan coffee morning, St Evening, Whitwell Station, Whitwell Frost Hall, Claypit Road, Foulsham, Contact: Bawdeswell Village Michael’s, Reepham, 2.30 pm. Road, Reepham, 5–10 pm. Tea, 2 pm. Entry forms from Village Cinema 01362 688749 or Cake stall, preserves and raffle for coffee, cakes and hot food Stores, New Frost Hall or Jacqui [email protected] the dolls’ outfits. Contact: Pauline available, and the Sidings Bar will Logan 01362 683620, Stephanie Cooper 01603 871230 or be open. Tel: 01603 871694 or Myhill 01362 683564 or Joyce Tuesday 15 September [email protected] email: [email protected] Taylor 01362 680205 Reepham & District Gardening Club, Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September Saturday 3 October Sunday 6 September 7.45 pm. Bridget Yates presents the Beer Festival, Whitwell Station, Three Churches in One Churchyard Steam Sunday, Whitwell Station, garden collection at Gressenhall, Whitwell Road, Reepham, 5–10 pm Community Day, St Mary’s, Whitwell Road, Reepham, 10 am – followed by a quiz. Contact: Judy Friday; 10 am – 10 pm Saturday; 10 Reepham, 10 am – 3.30 pm. 4 pm.BBQ, tea, coffee, etc. Holland 01603 308158 am – 8 pm Sunday. A variety of real Includes tours of St Mary’s and the available from the Station Buffet ales will be on offer, as well as other All Saints remains; archaeological and Sidings Bar. Drivers experience Thursday 17 September normal bar facilities, wines, ciders geophysics demonstrations at 10.15 available for £50, advance booking Reepham WI, St Michael’s Reepham, and lagers, together with BBQ and am, 11.15 am, 12.15 pm and 2 pm; essential. Tel: 01603 871694 or 7.30 pm. Magistracy – its place in the cakes, etc. An amateur radio station themed activities for children in St email: [email protected] justice system, powers, sentencing, will be in operation Saturday and Michael’s; and refreshments etc. Speaker: Lynford Brunt. Contact: Sunday. Tel: 01603 871694 or Tuesday 8 September Sue Robinson 01603 261771 or email: [email protected] Sunday 4 October Reepham Society, The Streets of [email protected] The Reepham Women’s section of Reepham, an illustrated talk by Jolyon Saturday 26 September the Royal British Legion is running a Booth, Reepham Town Hall, Church Friday 18 September Reepham Festival of Autumn Arts coach to Springfields Outlet Street, Reepham, 7.30 pm. Members Quiz and Home Cooked Supper, St and Crafts, St Michaels, Reepham, Shopping in Spalding, cost £15, free; guests £3; all welcome. Mary’s, Sparham, 7.30 pm. Nibbles, 9 am – 3 pm. More than 20 stalls picking up at Aylsham 9 am, then Refreshments from 7.15 pm main course and ice cream. Teams offering a wide range of handmade Cawston and on to Reepham by of six (let us know if you would like goods, including wood, ceramics, 9.30 am; will also pick up at Wednesday 9 September to be put in a team). Bring your own art, photography, pottery and Bawdeswell Garden Centre. To Reepham Town Council meeting, liquid refreshments, plates, cutlery, jewellery, made by local crafters book, contact: Moira Dye on 01603 Town Hall, Church Street, glasses, etc. Tickets (adults £12.50; and artists. Café area serving 871791, Mrs Betts on 01603 Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town under 18 £5) from Fiona Sayer homemade cakes along with tea, 870349 or any Legion member by Clerk 01603 873355 or 01603 872246 [email protected] coffee, hot chocolate and soft 26 September [email protected] or Judith Pryke 01362 688426 drinks. Free entry. Contact: Sandy [email protected] Nevard 01603 871600 or Saturday 12 September [email protected] We cannot accept event The Tour of Britain will pass through Saturday 19 September details or corrections by Reepham at approx. 10.30 am Quiz Night, Reepham & Salle Sunday 27 September telephone. Please send to: Cricket Club, Stimpson’s Piece, Reepham Classic Car and Bike Reepham Community Press, Saturday 12 September Bartle Court, Reepham, 7.30 pm Festival, Market Place, Reepham, Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or Film: Woman In Gold (12A), start. Cost £10 (includes buffet); bar. 11 am – 4 pm. Exhibitors are asked email: [email protected] Bawdeswell Village Hall, Reepham Teams of up to six. Further details to arrive from 8–10 am and leave
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www.reephamlife.co.uk 24 Reepham Life, September 2015 USEFUL INFO By Richard Cooke Words are our business www.richard-cooke.co.uk 01603 873011 Emergency services Fire, emergency only: 999
Fire Station, School Road, Reepham 01328 862222 (office hours) Police emergency only: 999, otherwise: 101 and ask for the Reepham Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) or email [email protected] Ambulance, emergency only: 999
Local representatives
Member of Parliament: Keith Simpson 020 7219 4053 or 01603 865763 or email: [email protected] Norfolk County Councillor: James Joyce 01263 587212 or email: [email protected] Broadland District Councillor: Graham Everett 01603 868332 or email: [email protected] Reepham Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson 01603 871983 or email: [email protected] Shopping Market Day: Wednesday Early closing: Some shops Thursday and/or Saturday CROSSWORD Public transport ACROSS DOWN 7 Force about north east town (6) 1 Ring one of 22’s men (4) Daily (Monday to Saturday) coach services to Aylsham and 8 Obstruction useful for al fresco 2 10, 16 and 19’s target (6) Norwich via Cawston. There is also a once a week service to eating (6) 3 Dig up confused a hunter (7) Fakenham, Wroxham and Dereham. Timetables are displayed 9 Lump broken into fruit (4) 4 Heads off for cover (5) outside the side window of the Police Station. For information 10 Snore and make one of 22’s men 5 Clever son hurts (6) Monday to Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm 0845 300 6116 (8) 6 From her poem and publicity for 11 Estates make drinking kits (3,4) Nelson’s end (4,4) Local help 13 Remains won back by 22 (5) 12 Melt name to make cheese (8) Reepham Rover user group bookings. Contact: Michael Black 15 An inspiration to make you happy (5) 14 Dressing for charity event (4,3) 07765 321458 17 Pub etiquette helps at the till (7) 16 22’s man leads to 13 (6) Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Girton House, Market Place, 20 Rude moon confused when not 18 Let cat out for milkers (6) Reepham. Wednesdays 10 am – 12.30 pm only, otherwise tied up (8) 19 Minor route for 22’s man (5) telephone Norwich office 01603 765783 for advice or 01603 21 Nail helps ship change course (4) 22 Food provider celebrated for burnt 660857 to make an appointment. Full information on services 23 River time takes picture (6) offering (4) available at http://www.ncab.org.uk 24 Part of pig loose in northern homes (6) Solution on page 26 police Dial 101 any time it isn't 999 NORFOLK Constabulary is issuing a re- lice officer. tact another force. minder that there is an easy-to-remem- The 101 number is designed to help di- People who are deaf, hard of hearing ber telephone number for people who vert more non-urgent calls away from the or speech-impaired can textphone 18001 want to talk to the police about non-ur- 999 system, freeing up call handlers to 101. gent issues. deal with genuine emergencies. Remember, 101 is not the number for The 101 number is designed to offer 101 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days emergencies. In an emergency, people one, easy way to contact your local po- a week. When calling 101, the system de- should always ring 999 for immediate po- lice force to report non-emergency termines the caller’s location and connects lice assistance. crimes, disorder or anti-social behaviour them to the police force covering that An emergency is where: or to speak to your local police officers. area. l life is in danger; The new number should be used to re- A recorded message announces which l a serious offence is in progress; port issues that do not require an emer- police force the caller is being connect- l a suspect is at a scene; gency response. For example, people ed to – and gives them a choice if they l an alleged offender is identified at any should ring 101 if: are on a boundary between two or more location; l their vehicle has been stolen; forces. l there is an imminent likelihood of vi- l their property has been damaged; Police call handlers in the local force olence/damage to a person’s property; l they suspect drug use or dealing; contact centre will then answer the call l there is a serious road traffic collision. l they want to give the police informa- and respond appropriately. Contact Reepham Safer Neighbourhood Team tion about crime in their area; There is also an option of speaking to (SNT) by calling non-emergency number 101 l they would like to speak to a local po- an operator if the caller wishes to con- or email [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, September 2015 25 Thursday of each month from 8 – 10 meetings from February to REGULAR EVENTS pm in the Sidings Marquee, November, on the second Tuesday Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, in selected months at 7.30 pm at St Reepham. Contact: Michael Michael’s, Reepham. Contact: Ann Bircham Centre Children’s Play & Dove 01603 870598 or Battams 01603 870874 or Middlemas 01603 870334 or Singing Group Held every Monday [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] from 9.15 –11.15 am upstairs in Room 8, Bircham Centre, Market Rayzone Youth Club Meets Reepham & District Rotary Club Reepham Tennis Club Members’ Place, Reepham. Singing, playing, fortnightly Friday evenings at Meets 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm every club session Tuesdays 6 – 9 pm, crafts and a snack for the children; a Reepham Methodist Church, 7.30 – Monday at St Michael’s, Reepham. women’s team practice Mondays, 6 cuppa and a chat for the grownups, 9 pm (unless notified otherwise). Contact: John Tym 07760 272422 – 8.30 pm, men’s team practice all for £2.50. Contact: Sonia Open to all Year 5-11 students. Subs [email protected] Thursdays 6 – 9 pm. All members Burgess 07849 541533 £1. Games, chat, tuck. Contact: or Robert Buxton 01603 870200 (16+) are welcome to any of these Peter Cripps 01603 308982 sessions. Email: Bircham Centre Shop Market Place, Reepham Good Companions The [email protected] Reepham. Opening hours: Monday Reepham Archive Bircham Centre, Friday Club meets every Friday at 2 10 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 1 Market Place, Reepham. Open first pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham Town Council Meets on pm; Friday 9 am – 4 pm; Saturday 9 Wednesday and Saturday of the Reepham. The Reepham Rover will the second Wednesday of the am – 1 pm; tea shop open at these month, 10 am – 12 noon. Tel: 01603 bring you and take you home if month (excluding August), at 7.30 times. Tel: 01603 879242. Email: 879242. Email: transport is a problem. Contact: Eve pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, [email protected] [email protected] Webber 01603 871943 Reepham. Contact: Jo Boxall, Town Clerk 01603 873355 or Bridge Club Meets every Monday Reepham Badminton Club Meets Reepham Good Neighbour Scheme [email protected] from 7.30 pm in the Bircham Centre, at Reepham High School Sports Hall This free service delivered by Market Place, Reepham. Contact: every Thursday evening during volunteers can help with befriending, Reepham WI Meets on the third Ann Middlemas, Secretary 01603 autumn and spring terms. Junior occasional dog walking, collecting Thursday in the month at 7.30 pm at 870334 session (for Year 7 upwards) 7 – prescriptions, picking up shopping, St Michael’s, Reepham. Women of all 8.15 pm. Adult session 8.15 – 10 pm. changing a light bulb, lifts to medical ages are welcome to join. Contact: Cawston Amateur Theatrical Tel: 01603 873244 or 01263 584221 appointments, accessing further Sue Robinson 01603 261771 or Society Meets every Monday at 7 support or other tasks with which you [email protected] pm at Cawston Village Hall during Reepham Business Network might need help. To request help, school term time, for members age Meets on alternate Thursdays from telephone 07936 576684 Reepham Young Farmers Meet 8 years and over from Cawston, 7.30 – 9 am at V’s Café, Townsend every Tuesday at 7.30 pm at Reepham and surrounding villages. Corner, Reepham. No membership Reepham Knit & Natter Meets on Whitwell Station, Whitwell Road, Contact Liz Beard 07884 488642. charge – just pay £6 for breakfast, the first Monday in the month from 2 Reepham. Contact: Matthew Email [email protected] or but please let us know if you intend – 4 pm in the Bircham Centre, Hipperson, Chair 07912 686642 [email protected] to come. Contact: David Laws 01603 Market Place, Reepham. Contact: 871126 or 07933 149810. Email: Brenda Palmer 01603 871641 Royal British Legion Men’s Cawston Historical Society/ [email protected] Section Meets first Thursday in the Heritage Centre Open every fourth Reepham Ladies Hockey Club month from 2 – 4 pm in the Bircham Tuesday in the month at Cawston Reepham Carpet Bowls Club Meets for training every Tuesday Centre, Market Place, Reepham. Village Hall, 10 am – 12 noon Meets every Monday from 1.30 – from 7 – 8 pm at Taverham High Contact: Trevor Bevan, Branch (excluding August and December) 4.30 pm and 7.30 – 10.30 pm in the School. New players of all ages Secretary 01603 870231 or or by appointment. Contact: Des Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham. welcome. Contact: Graham [email protected] Cook 01603 872111 Membership £1 per year and £2 Richardson 07778 890243 or each session, including tea and [email protected] Royal British Legion Women’s Citizens Advice Drop in for free biscuits. Contact: Eve Webber 01603 Section Meets first Thursday in the advice every Wednesday from 10 871943 or Doris Frost 01603 870845 Reepham Methodist Church month from 2 – 4 pm in the Town am – 12.30 pm at the Police Station, Station Road, Reepham. Sunday Hall, Church Street, Reepham. Market Place, Reepham Reepham Chamber of Commerce Worship at 10.30 am. Coffee Contact: Moira Dye 01603 871791 Meets every month – for the date morning/Traidcraft every Wednesday or [email protected] The Craft Club Meets every Tuesday and venue of the next meeting see from 9.30 am – 12 noon. Contact: from 9.30 am – 12 noon at the Ewing www.reepham.uk.com. Contact: The Minister 01263 732102 St Mary’s Sunday Worship at 10.30 Close Community Centre, Reepham. Brenda Gostling 01603 870582 or am, followed by refreshments in St Knitting, embroidering, tapestry, card [email protected] Reepham Over 60’s Bingo Every Michael’s. For details of services, making and other crafts. Contact: other Wednesday, 2 – 3.30 pm at see the church noticeboard. Contact: Moira Dye 01603 871791 or Reepham Country Market Held Ewing Close Community Centre, Revd Margaret Dean 01603 879275 [email protected] every Wednesday from 8 – 11 am in Ewing Close, Reepham. Tea, coffee the Bircham Centre, Market Place, and biscuits. Tel: 01603 870810 Wednesday Weavers Line Decibells Handbell Ringers Meets Reepham. Home-made cakes, pies, Dancers Meet every Wednesday every Thursday from 10 am – 12 biscuits, savoury dishes, vegetables, Reepham Patient Care Fund Social from 2 – 3 pm beginners, 3 – 4 pm noon in the Bircham Centre, Market fruit in season, free range eggs, afternoon held on the fourth Sunday improvers, in the Town Hall, Church Place, Reepham. We are available jams, jellies, chutneys, etc of every month at the Ewing Close Street, Reepham. Country music- to play for events, groups and Community Centre, Ewing Close, based/ 60s and pop. Refreshments concerts. Newcomers welcome. Reepham & District Day Centre Reepham, starting at 2 pm in winter included. First session free and then Contact: Tamara Goulding 01603 Meets every Wednesday from 9.30 and 2.30 pm when the clocks go £2.50 per session. Contact: Sandra 870249 or [email protected] am – 2.30 pm at St Michael’s, forward. Come and have a cuppa, a Williams 01603 872102 or Reepham. Welcome coffee on chat and a quiz; a tombola too [email protected] Foulsham Meditation Group Meets arrival, home-cooked lunch and every Monday at 10 am in New Frost social time. Let us know in advance Reepham Raiders Dodgeball club Wood Dalling Village Hall Coffee Hall, Claypit Road, Foulsham. Open if you are joining us for lunch meets for training every Wednesday Morning First Saturday of every to new and experienced meditators. (served from 12.30 – 1.30 pm) at a from 6 – 7.30 pm at Reepham High month, 10.30 am – 12 noon, Wood Email: [email protected] cost of £5. Contact: Beth Rossetti School. New players aged 15 and Dalling Village Hall, Prospect Lane, 01603 870393 or Pauline Cooper over, male and female, are Wood Dalling Iceni Choir Meets every Wednesday 01603 871230 welcome. Contact: Henry Skinner from 7.30 – 9.30 pm at the Methodist [email protected] Church, Station Road, Reepham. Reepham & District Gardening Contact: Jim Stebbings, Concert Club Meets on the third Tuesday in Reepham Runners Meet Sunday Manager 01362 693277 or the month at 7.45 pm (except for the mornings 8.30 am; Tuesday evening [email protected] AGM, which starts at 7.30 pm) in sessions 6.30 pm (structured training the Town Hall, Church Street, sessions, suitable for all standards); We cannot accept event Kurling Meets every Tuesday from Reepham. Visitors and new and Thursdays 6.30 pm; Meet at details or corrections by 2 – 4 pm in the Town Hall, Church members welcome. Contact: Judy Stimpson’s Piece car park, Reepham. telephone. Please send to: Street, Reepham. First session no Holland 01603 308158 Contact: Jenni Egmore 01603 Reepham Community Press, charge, but if you decide to join it 308192 or [email protected] Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham NR10 4LT or will cost £2 per session, tea/coffee/ Reepham & District Photographic email: [email protected] biscuits included. Contact: Gwenda Club Meets on the first and third Reepham Society Holds public
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www.reephamlife.co.uk IV FEST AL O A F
BI S KES & CAR
Sundan ySy Sept 227th The Market Place will be open 11am to 4pm
A fantastic festival for car enthusiasts and a great family day out for adultts and children alike. This yeear, with an Italian theme, Reepham comes alive with the soound of V8’s and V12’s,s and with plenty of food, music and local shops open everyone is ssure to enjoy the day...
PLUS Tobo y Wilson - the head of the London Automobiliade d partment for Bonham’s FREE ENTRY auctioneers - will be on hand to provide freee valuationns on the day. to the public!!!
For those wishing to apply to display theeir classic car, please contact Peter at [email protected]