November 2013 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 Tel: 01692 403752 [ County Councillor] Thomas Garrod, 32a Station Road, Ormesby St Margaret, NR29 3NH Tel: 07515 356821 [ District Councillor] Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, , NR12 7AA Tel: 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 Tel: 738332 [Parish Clerk] Barbara Elvy, 1 Drovers Rest, Green, Brooke, NR15 1EW Tel: 01508 558761 John Harding, 2 Church Street, Coltishall, NR12 7DJ Tel: 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 Tel: 737748 Keith Childerhouse, 9 Kings Road, Coltishall, NR12 7DX Tel: 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, 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 Tel 737686 Paul Skippings, 112 Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EQ Tel: 736054 Dr. Bernard Watts, Thatch Cottage, Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EF Tel: 737245 Diane Williams, 5 Robert Norgate Close, Horstead, NR12 7BT Tel: 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 Hoveton & 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 Broadland Chess Club: Paul Badger 737572 Horstead Tree Warden: Barry Benton Tel:737279, Broadland Tots2Teens Club: Maria Alborough 430538 Tony Codling Tel: 737093 Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum: Mike Warren 738332 Horstead Trust: [Clerk] Brian Lloyd 737632 Coltishall & Horsted Womens Institiute: Lesley Vaughan 720629 Horstead Tithe Barn Community Assoc.’n: Coltishall Activities & Sports Trust [CAST]: [Chairman] John Chairman Luke Blackburn: 078170 61324; Ian Hall Sec. 736097 Harding Tel: 737721, [Vice Chairman] Doreen Snelling Tel: 737955 Hoveton Wroxham & District Gardening Club: Pam Culley: 782041 Coltishall Allotments Association: Chairman 737644 Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin 736287 Coltishall Bridge Club: Peter Cobb 737600 Lions Club, Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club: David Barnett 782002 1st Coltishall Brownies & Guides: Faye Jones 736987 Mardler [ Talking Newspaper]: Daphne Davy Tel: Coltishall Church Bell Ringers: Tony Weston 737269 01263 732933 Coltishall Commons Management Trust: [Clerk] Barbara Elvy Rotary Club of Broadlands: Richard Mayer 715796 Tel: 01508 558761 Rotary Club of Wroxham & Bure Valley : Stewart Kemp 738555 Coltishall Cricket Club: Mark Scott 624561 Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes [Llamas KC Lodge]: Bob Coltishall Jags Running Club: Alan Groves 737262 Jennings Tel: 738335 Coltishall Jags Football Club: Royal British Legion: Mr B Jordan 738325 [Chairman] Steve Frost Tel: 07540 303313 Spirit of Coltishall Association: Secretary Jeff Ayling [Secretary] Sarah Nice Tel: 07771 545771 [email protected] Coltishall PF Bowls Club: [Captain] Barry Simper Tel: 783087, Wellington Dance [Ballroom Dancing]: Dave Cox 737907 Secretary Linda James Tel: 890905 Wroxham Flower Club: Pat Barnes 720466 Coltishall Tree Warden: Peter Croot 737427 Wroxham Folk Dance Club: Mick Wade 01692 404447 Community Lunch Club: Joan Milligan 737270 Wroxham, Hoveton & Twinning Association: Jane Monks Coltishall Create & Share Craft: Sylvia Coward 737915 Tel: 782496 Friends of Coltishall & Surgeries: Christine Hubbard 736912 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

2 November No sun no moon! No morn no noon No dawn no dusk no proper time of day. November 2013 No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease, No comfortable feel in any member Community Magazine for Coltishall, Horstead with Stanninghall, Great & No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, Little Hautbois and Badersfield. No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds! November! Volunteer Editorial Team

Given the weather which can assail us during this month and the Secretary: Philippa Weightman shortening days, Thomas Hood’s humorous dismissal of the ninth 737 962 [email protected] month of the ancient Roman calendar as a nothing month bringing only misery may strike a chord with many of us. Yet a great deal Treasurer: Anne Gilbert happens during this month, from the feast of All Saints’ on the first, 737 577 to St Andrew’s Day, a national holiday in Scotland on the 30 th . [email protected] There is, of course Guy Fawkes or Bonfire night on the fifth, that rather unseemly celebration of an event which did not happen and Compilation: David Pye 738 599 the grisly end of its perpetrator which is celebrated both in Britain [email protected] and, rather oddly, in New Zealand as well. You will find details of local celebrations here in The Marlpit. Advertising: Position Vacant It is also the awareness month for too many medical conditions to [Contact Derek Allday as below ] list here and in the US, the fourth Thursday is of course, [email protected] Thanksgiving, a celebration proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and still kept today – or perhaps an excuse to consume all Advert/Copy : Derek Allday the Beaujolais nouveau launched the week before. 738 032 For many, though, the most important date reaching back to the [email protected] past is Remembrance Day, a commemoration of all those who fell Distribution: Mike Hewitt in the First World War and subsequent wars. It is held throughout 738 470 the Commonwealth of Nations and in much of Europe, including [email protected] France and Belgium. There are those who see it as too much glorification of war or an irrelevance, but here at the Marlpit, your Sub Editors: editors are proud to portray on their front cover the poppy, that Susan Bunn - 739 215 flower of disturbed ground which has come to symbolise all those Gemma Carter - 736 976. who have fallen in the service of their country. [email protected] Details of the services and wreath laying ceremonies can be found Webmaster: Position Vacant in the ‘What’s On’ section of the magazine and your attention is www.themarlpit.com also drawn to the family history session in Wroxham Library on Tuesday 12 th , when members of Norfolk Family History Society will be on hand to offer help to those wishing to research family Front Cover Picture from: Chris Goodson members who were in the Armed Services. “Potspoon Hole Poppey” Your photos can be sent to [email protected] fo r The Editors consideration as a future front page

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3 What’s on in November

Date Time Event

Frid 1 st 7,30 p.m. Murdered to Death - Tithe Barn [See page 23 The Marlpit October issue] 7.30 p.m. Wild life in My Garden - Hoveton VH [ See Page 15]

Sun 3 rd 10am - 4pm Lions Craft Fair - Broadland Youth & Community Centre [see page 13] Evening Fireworks - Wroxham FC [See page 22]

Thu 7 th Evening WHB Twinning Association AGM - Wroxham CH [See page 17}

Fri 8 th 7.30 p.m. Clairvoyance evening [See page, well you should know it, its 38 for those that don’t] Sat 9th Various AM Flu jab - Coltishall Surgery [See page 14]

10.30am - 3.30pm Visit Big C Centre - NNUH [See page 16]

Sun 10 th AM & PM Remembrance Services AM Coltishall, PM Horstead [See page 19 & 25]

Mon 11 th 11 a.m. 2 min silence - Service at Coltishall war memorial [See page 19 & 25] 2 - 5 p.m. Creat & Share - Coltishall Church Room [see page 15]

Tue 12 th 12.30p.m. Fit together Walk OSA Hall, [See Page 10]

Wed 13 th 7 .30p.m. Horstead Parish Council Meeting - Hayloft [See page 7]

Fri 15 th 7.30p.m. Rotary Club Race night, Hoveton Village Hall [See page 7]

Sat 16 th 2 - 4.30 p.m. Christmas Fair - Broadland Youth & Community Centre [see page 13] 7.30 p.m. Quiz Night, Tithe Barn [see page 8 & 24]

Mon 18 th 2 - 7p.m. Development Consultation - Coltishall VH [see page 13] Thu 28th 2.30 & 7.30 p.m. Wroxham Cinema - Hyde park on the Hudson, Wroxham VH [See page 3] Fri 29th 6.45 p.m. Film - Song for Marion [See Page 19]

Sat 30th 2 - 4 p.m. Secondhand Book Sale - Wroxham Scouts [see page 9]

nb - What’s On is a snapshot of more details to be found in the magazine [The editors will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions in this summary or the printed article, everything is processed in good faith by volunteers and as in the Telegraph mistakes may occur] Church Service details can be found with Church reports - too many to list here!. A full programme of Library events is also featured .

Did you find MARLY? Last month our miniature MARLY was on page 14 in the advert for An Evening of Clairvoyance, hmmn I dont think he will be there on the day but we understand it can be good fun. H can be found in among the young this month, well he is young at heart and likes to get out and about we hope you can find him without too much trouble

LAST MONTH The MATEYGRAM Was REMAINING “It’s going there this month”, No T CCC prizes, its just EEE AAA PPP EEE for fun - don’t forget M is as in LLL NNN Marly’s legs .

4 Notes from Horstead with Farmers, National Farmers’ Union, Country Landowners’ Stanninghall Parish Council – Association, Rural Community Council, North Norfolk Business October Forum and Visit Norfolk. C HWSP This has been a busy month! Members of the rural business community were consulted and g their feedback used to create the new strategy, which aims to: Meetin Audit of Accounts Increase growth in rural economic output; increase the number Notes The Parish Council is pleased to and quality of rural jobs and develop infrastructure for announce that the Statement of businesses in Norfolk. Various businesses and industries were Accounts has been returned form represented and the speakers included George Freeman MP. the external auditor, Mazars LLP More details can be found on the Norfolk County Council website with the comment that, ‘The www.norfolk.gov.uk/business . information in the annual return is in accordance with proper practices and no matters have come to Horstead Pond our attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation Negotiations were ongoing with the neighbouring landowner. In and regulatory requirements have not been met.’ the meantime the Clerk and Mrs Fleming had met with two contractors with a view to tidying up the area, removing the Broads Authority Parish Forum overgrown vegetation from the pond margin and removing Mrs Lawrance and Mr Blackburn attended this event which was rubbish from the pond itself. There was considerable discussion held in Ludham. Members of the Broads Authority’s staff were at the meeting about whether the pond needed dredging consulting towns and parishes with the intention of asking them considering the potential disturbance to wildlife. It was finally to work together with the BA in deciding future policies. The agreed that more advice be sought, after which the Council format would be repeated at future consultation meetings, with would meet at the pond for further discussion. the BA hoping to get out into the communities. Police Report NDR Consultation There were no crimes reported in Horstead this month. The next Following an enquiry last month about the projected variation in SNAP meeting was on Monday 14 October at 7.00 pm in the vehicle movements with and without the NDR to which a clear Jubilee Centre, . The police presence in Rectory Road answer did not seem to be forthcoming, the Clerk and District monitoring traffic was welcomed. Councillor Alan Mallett went to County Hall to meet with Ian Playing Field Parker, Infrastructure and Economic Growth NCC, Mark Kemp, and Gavin Broad to discuss it further. The Clerk had nothing to report at the meeting, but would like to The figures produced at the exhibitions showed two way 24 hour take the opportunity to thank everyone for their forbearance 2017 daily traffic flows of 10,700 without an NDR and 16,600 when the playing field had to be closed while a fallen tree had to with. This increase assumes that traffic will switch from rural be removed. At the time of writing it is not known whether the orbital routes around Norwich onto the NDR and using the roundabout and slide have escaped damage, but early signs look B1150 for access. The figures are based on traffic surveys and hopeful. counts. The Next Meeting The B1354 which takes traffic from the A140 through Horstead Will be on Wednesday 13 Novembe r in the Hayloft of the and Coltishall to Wroxham was of main concern and is predicted Tithe Barn at 7.30 pm. to gain most relief from the existence of the NDR. Particular problems are at the pinch points in Coltishall High Street and in Philippa Weightman, Church Street outside Roger Bradbury’s. The assumption is that Parish Clerk with the NDR motorists will want to travel south to the NDR, pass along it and then north again to their destination rather than by the more direct route along the B1354. The predicted flows are: B1354 West of Horstead B1354 East of Coltishall Rotary Club of Broadlands 2012 4600 2012 6500 2017 5000 2017 7100 Charity Race Night 2017 with NDR 2700 2017 with NDR 4100 At Hoveton Village Hall 2032 7200 2032 9900 2032 with NDR 3400 2032 with NDR 5500 Friday 15 November 2013 There was also the belief expressed that the NDR will ease problems with traffic flow inside the Norwich ring road. First Race 7.30 p.m. The effect on local traffic of closing Lane was also Enjoy an evening of fun and discussed. The junction design is such that it makes it very dangerous for traffic wanting to turn right across the North excitement at the Walsham Road, and it has become something of a black spot, “Broadlands Rotary Race therefore it is easy to see the attraction of closing it and forcing Course” whether you win a orbital traffic to use the NDR. The question is whether those with little or lose a little you will make local knowledge will still use Rackheath Lane, accessing it from life a lot better for those who Dow Lane, or go on to the B1354, exacerbating the problem need your help outlined above. TICKETS £8 Rural Development Strategy Mrs Lawrance attended the launch of this event the purpose of Includes dining in the ‘Trackside which was to focus growth programmes benefiting rural Restaurant’ businesses and communities, whilst delivering a healthy From environment. Development of the strategy was overseen by a steering group comprising representatives from: Norfolk County Brian on 01603 712374 or 07711409738 Council, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, Anglia Please come along and support local and Rotary Charities

5 YOUR LETTERS; Re Holy Trinity Church Gt. Hautbois parishioners of Coltishall reducing their ability to meet their obligation to pay their The Following letter was delivered to all The editors publish but do contribution to the parish share and it is the residents in Great Hautbois last not necessarily share any clear that this situation should not month. Residents were invited to put their continue. views raised in the point of view and we would be happy for correspondence. All anyone in contiguous parishes to also let I have voted with the other members of addresses are withheld replies can be us know their view on the situation that the PCC to look into proposals for the forwarded via the Editor Holy Trinity Church faces. future of Holy Trinity church in consultation with the Diocese. Please will Coltishall & Great Hautbois PCC. you let me or the rector know by e-mail, Re: BLAST FROM THE PAST 1 Gt. Hautbois Road telephone or letter what your views are on Coltishall d Holy Trinity Church by First of all I would like to say very many the ministry an Norwich NR12 7JN Christmas day 2013. Both of my addresses thanks to Mr. Joe Çhapman of Rectory 01603 738009 one number are at the top of Road, Coltishall for giving me a ring and and teleph [email protected] this page. Please ignore this letter if you filling in some of the missing names, The 8th October 2013 t concerned with the future of the young man whose shoulders I am sitting are no church or ministry in the parish of Great on was Lezlie Harvey, who used to live in Dear Fellow Parishioner, Hautbois. one of the little cottages in „White Lion In April of this year (2013), I was elected Road in those days, and the young girl, to the joint PCC of Coltishall with Gt. Yours with many regards. who came as an evacuee from London Hautbois to represent the Parishioners of was Rosie Spears. I will have to have a Gt. Hautbois as a Church Warden of Holy Henry Bradshaw rummage through my grandmothers old Trinity church. PS. If you have received this letter and are photographs and find another one for I am writing to you today to make you not in the parish of Gt. Hautbois it is for Blast from the Past. aware of developments in the parish and your information and comment if you Audrey Weston to find out your views on how you, as a wish. parishioner, would like the ministry to Dear Readers proceed in the future in the Church of Having recently moved from Horstead parish of Gt. Hautbois. You will be Horstead after many happy years, I wanted to say a aware that within the parish of Gt. heartfelt thank you to everyone for their Hautbois there are two church Church Events establishments, the 'old' church dedicated help and support over the past few years. Thanks to everyone who supported our to St Mary (AKA St Theobald’s) with the in ● to friends and neighbours who I concert by The Upper Octave at use graveyard, which was allowed to could always rely on for help if Horstead Church. become dilapidated in the 1800's by needed; consent of the parish and the then rector. It was another excellent evening and ● to all at Coltishall surgery, A new church was built on glebe land to helped us raise around £400 for church especially Dr. Gomulak, who the north west of Gt. Hautbois House, funds. Look out for an update on our helped me so much when I lost which was the rectory at that time. Kitchen and Toilet Project in a future my husband Dick; edition of The Marlpit. The parish of Gt. Hautbois has the same ● to all at the Pharmacy in rector and had been merged with Next Events for your diaries. Coltishall, and to Marion who Coltishall for many years to most people's QUIZ NIGHT delivered our prescriptions after satisfaction. There is a monthly service of ns; my hip operatio Holy Communion (1662) held in the Saturday November 16 th . ● and finally, special thanks to church with very occasional additional Steve and the girls at Coltishall services. Generally, the attendance at this Horstead Tithe Barn Post Office for help with all the service is limited to one or two 7 for 7.30pm. £6 official forms. parishioners of Gt. Hautbois. At the last (includes refreshments) quinquennial inspection of the church in e happy I will miss Horstead, but will tak 2011, the summary was that the state of BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW memories to help me over the move. the church was poor and there was a Tickets from Daphne Knights earer my son However, I did need to be n requirement to spend at least £20,000 to David and his wife Alison as old age is Tel. 738529 make it waterproof and stop the creeping on. woodworm and rot. In addition there was I hope to be back for a visit next year. a requirement to clean the church. Bless you all. The annual cost of running the church i.e. Barbara Gedge Heating, lighting, statutory fees, insurance etc. is in the region of £3,000 and that Ed Note, should anyone wish to contact does not include the 'quota' or any money Barbara The Marlpit will happily forward for maintenance. The 'Income' is about any enquiries £1,000. The shortfall is paid by the AFTERNOON TEA WITH MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY DOMINO EVENTS FOR 2014. SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 TH . We are pleased to let you know that planning is well under way for A Flower Festival at 2.30 – 4.30PM Horstead Church Friday 6th. - Sunday 8th. June 2014 TICKETS £5 A Craft Fair in Horstead Tithe Barn later in the year. FROM CAROL WHITE More details to follow nearer the time. TEL. 737665

6 honeymoon on the Broads, what could be We had no direct involvement in its better? What a lucky couple we are!! outcome. During the meeting, council officials provided answers to numerous MORE of Your Letters Peter & Linda Croot questions. Whatever the audience, in Dear Marlpit particular those asking the questions read into those answers, was up to the "The Friends of Coltishall Primary School individuals. Yes, in the last copy of the would like to offer our sincere thanks to Marlpit, I thanked those members of the A Perfect Wedding Day our retiring chairman, Adrian Cassie. He public, who were many, and council has spent many years leading the Peter and Linda would like to thank officials who turned up for the meeting and committee and in turn, has raised everyone involved in making their wedding I still think it courteous to do so. day so special, when it took place at St thousands of pounds for the benefit of the A lot of effort, time and expense went into John the Baptist Church Coltishall at 2pm school and the children. His experience in the role has been invaluable and he will be organising the meeting and with all the on 28 th September 2013. sorely missed. feedback we have had, if needed, we would do it again. The Bride looked beautiful; the Bridegroom In these busy times, the new chair consists looked interesting [yellow trousers and of four working mums taking on a quarter We thank again all who participated waistcoat!]. The three year old bridesmaid of the role each. These are Becky whatever individually they took from the delightful, the best man, the “giver away of Westmoreland, Emma Lewin, Vicki English meeting. the bride”, ushers and witnesses, all did and Vicky Tovell, also to be known as their jobs calmly and efficiently, as did the B.E.V.V! If you would like to find out more Eric Hewitt “Essex DJ” how masterminded the music, about what the Friends of Coltishall Primary Editor’s Note, This letter from Eric is the the expert photographers and video do, please do not hesitate to get in touch camera meister! direct result of correspondence sent to us with us via the school, we would love to asking questions of Norfolk County Council welcome new members to our committee!" After a bit of a panic over poems [!] the who could not answer questions at the readings in church were lovely. Many time of the meeting. thanks to Rev Chris Engelsen and his ‘team’ Vicki English who made our church wedding so We passed this letter to the council to allow rd memorable, many thanks to my friend of Re: Meeting at Badersfied on Sep 3 them to reply and give a balance view. many years [Jerry Sinclair] who drove my To all interested parties The council asked to deal directly with the blushing bride to church in the ‘Yellow writer. The Marlpit reserves the right to We have received considerable feedback Peril’, the flowers [and trees!] in the church pass any correspondence on in this way since setting up the public consultation looked lovely as was the bell ringing. and respect the views of third parties. Eric meeting regarding former RAF Coltishall, is quite correct in our view in his handling Also, many thanks to Lesley and team at most of it positive. of the situation and should there be need ‘The Rising Sun’ pub who looked after us We make no apologies for what we did, for a further meeting has generously and our guests superbly! Thank you ‘The which was to provide the platform for two offered to arrange it. Jerripot Banjo Band’ [Peter included] for sides to get together to discuss plans for playing so well. Thank you Sam and Simon, the site. We did this because residents of for helping to ‘Project Manage’ our wedding the community had expressed their feelings arrangements and thank you to everyone of isolation in the process and felt no part for helping us to enjoy our day by sharing of it. Our role was purely to set up the it with us and also thank you for your meeting, provide the venue, arrange for cards, presents and donations to ‘Tree aid’ display boards and invite the council and as and the many good wishes! many members of the community as we A lovely country church wedding, followed could. We achieved this by distributing by a great wedding reception in a lovely leaflets to homes and displayed posters in country riverside pub, followed by a various venues.

SECONDHAND B OOK S ALE Operation Christmas Child This year the Christmas Shoe th Saturday 30 November Boxes will be going to 2.00pm – 4.00pm KOSOVA, the reason for this is that last year they received HOVETON & W ROXHAM S COUTS fewer boxes than any other Scout HQ , Nobel Crescent,Wroxham country. NO Chocolate or stuffed hand knitted toys. Please leave filled boxes in my porch at Jasmine Cottage or The Avenues with Sue Edmondson at 14 St John’s Close before the 3 rd week in November. Norwich Road As last year the leaflets will be available from my porch and the High Street Chemist. Jill Blackburn 737442 Scout HQ Nobel Crescent

Those who are clairvoyant would know what’s on page 38!

7 Wroxham We are starting planning for our first big Horstead activity in 2014, the Schools Technology Bure Valley tournament. This is part of a national initiative which tests and inspires Rotary Club youngsters with a technical challenge in a All Saints competitive environment. Last year was The club received a our best event so far and we will shortly Church major blow last month with the sad and be contacting local secondary schools in sudden loss of our secretary, past Broadland and North Norfolk to invite president and founder member Ian them to participate. Benson. A great friend and a dedicated Our social programme continues as Flowers Rotarian he will be sadly missed by all his strongly as ever with many events fellow Rotarians and our thoughts are with planned, the next being our Christmas Janet and the rest of his family. If you would like meal for members and partners at flowers in memory of One of the activities Ian particularly Wroxham Barns on December 16th. someone or to celebrate enjoyed was a Christmas collections – Our forward Monday night programme seeing the faces of the younger children a special occasion (which can be found on our web site) has as Santa helped us on our rounds was a please contact a great variety of activities planned huge reward. Jacqueline Hall, Tel. including interesting speakers and great 736097. The good news is that the Santa outside visits, so, as ever there is a lot House has now been re- going on as we continue to implement the Flowers donated have a assembled and all the lights Rotary motto of “service above self”, and if card placed beside them our lively social group sounds good to you and can be listed in the checked, ready for its we are always looking to welcome new Net or The Marlpit if illustrious occupant, members. We welcome both men and women from all walks of life, so if you are requested. who has promised to help us once again. interested in joining us please come along By the time you read this we will be only a to one of our meetings where guests are few days away from starting on our always welcome, we meet Monday rounds – so please look out for us and evenings from 7pm. Our meetings take support us if you can as our Christmas place at our permanent home at Wroxham fund raising is particularly aimed at local Barns. Visit our web-site on charities here in East Anglia. www.wroxhamrotary.org.uk for more Our phase one work on Granary Staithe information, or contact our president, Hoveton is now complete – doesn’t it look Simon Gorton on 01692 538582. so much better? We now wait to see if our services are required for any further Peter Misted contribution to this community project. KKKKKKKK FIT TOGETHER WALKS - November 2013 KKKKKKKK Tuesday COLTISHALL 12th Old Salvation Army Hall Not sure what walking 1 mile feels November Coltishall like? Enjoy a short walk as an 1 mile, 70% soft, Start NR12 7DH introduction to Health Walking 1 short gradient Time (parking on street or free car alongside the river at Coltishall 12-30 pm park)

AYLSHAM A pleasant walk, enjoying the Thursday Buttlands Car Park, Market Place, Marriott’s Way, the 2.8 miles, 80% 21st Mill Road NR11 6DU Old St. Michaels Hospital firm, minor November Map 238: TG192267 buildings & Greenlanes gradient 10-30 am Community Garden Project..

Peter Neave, Broadland & Coordinator 01603 897193

These are only two of Broadland , South Norfolk and City walks arranged by this Active Norfolk, Walking for Health accredited Scheme. Their webpage at www.activenorfol.org/fittogether explains everything, there are down loads available as well as a FREE 36 page programme for those without computer access. Just contact Peter, mention the Marlpit and perhaps he will provide you with one at one of the walk locations, get out and meet new friends….

8 Please tell our advertisers that you saw them in The Marlpit!

If you would like to join us we would be so pleased to COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD WI. welcome you.

September’s meeting was very well attended and our President, PANCAKES (Dropped scones ) Mrs Sylvia Coward, welcomed 8 oz self-raising flour 1 dsp visitors and members before we syrup sang Jerusalem. 2 oz sugar 1 Everyone was delighted with egg the sum of £163 raised at our “Cakes on the Common” in August Pinch salt milk and there were requests by very satisfied customers for a repeat sale. Sieve dry ingredients. Mix to a thick pouring batter with syrup, egg and sufficient milk. Spoon drop in small rounds onto a hot The annual Summer Garden Party took place in Sylvia’s home griddle or thick-based pan. When bubbles rise turn scones and and, as usual, the wonderful teatime spread was much brown on other side. Cool on wire tray. appreciated. Later during the afternoon members walked across the green to be photographed at the beautiful circular seat sited Enjoy with jam, syrup, maple syrup, honey, chocolate spread, around the tree opposite the Tithe Barn. The seat was co-funded etc. Just let your imagination run wild! by Coltishall & Horstead WI and Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Council. Claudette. Sylvia and Lesley Vaughan went to the Federation Officers’ training day and reported that changes may be needed to our Annual Meeting in the way officers are appointed. The constitution and byelaws may also need to be reviewed. Arrangements are well under way for our 90 th birthday celebrations in October. [See left] The speaker in September was Mrs Janet Fleming who demonstrated some of her collection of kimonos. We were amazed with ‘Furoshiki’, the art of folding squares of beautiful materials – about the size of a headscarf – which she then used to wrap bottles, bags, and flowers and many other awkward shapes in a simple but very effective way. In Japan this system is used to carry bottles, books, lunch etc. to work and school. STOP PRESS: The 90 th Birthday Supper at Hautbois House. . 9 offences and entry is normally through a Overnight on a couple of nights we have window or door at the rear of the premises. had a spate of thefts of car parts/damage. Weekly If you see a car with two or more males These have been mainly in Sheringham Crime looking suspicious/out of place in your area where we had a spate of car aerials broken please call us. If you go out during the day off or unscrewed last weekend, as if Summaries make sure your home is as secure as you someone is walking home from a friend’s can make it and consider ways of putting house or pub. If you are about in the area off a potential burglar, for example leave a please keep an eye out. We had a similar TV on or let a neighbour park outside your problem in North Walsham a few weeks 18 th to 24 th September 2013 house so that it looks occupied. ago. This week we have had several house We have had two nights when sheds on I have previously mentioned sheds being burglaries or attempts in the areas of South allotments have been broken into 29th to broken into, especially on allotments. We Walsham, Honingham, Bloefield, Spixworth 30th September in Wells and again 1st to have had some more of these happen and and . These are mainly daytime 2nd Oct in Cley. If you know anything about these sheds can be particularly vulnerable. offences. Those that we have witness these offences that might be helpful for us, If you have a shed please make sure it has information for describe two or three males please make contact or inform a good lock on the door. Some padlocks involved, one or two entering the premises Crimestoppers with the information. We also contain an alarm and these can be by forcing a back door or window and the have also had one boat outboard engine very good. other waiting nearby in a car. If you see reported on the coast – if you have a boat anything that looks like this happening Theft of heating oil increases this time of with an outboard please check our website please call us on 999 immediately. year. If you have a heating oil tank please that has details of covers you can use to consider fitting an alarm to it. These are We had a spate of cars being broken into keep your engine safe. Alternatively, very simple to fit and much cheaper than around the north part of Norwich and into contact our Broads Beat Team who has replacing a tank of oil. and Drayton, mainly a smashed details. Call 101 or email window and property stolen. We have now [email protected] Most of the offences in the area are not caught the person responsible for these and sophisticated, but committed by thieves Some good news – we have had two this investigation is ongoing. who take advantage of insecurity. Please bicycles stolen from a garage in Sprowston. lock your house, your garden sheds and You may have seen in the local news a When the owner checked ‘Gumtree’, he garage and your car to put an obstacle in report of theft of several hundred recognised the bicycles being described for the way of the thief, and keep valuables out partridges from a farm near Fakenham. We sale and contacted the police. The suspects of sight. Please call the police on the 101 are in contact with gamekeepers and were arrested and bicycles recovered. non-emergency number if you see anything others, but if you hear of someone selling these on or adding them to their own birds Overall crime levels are slightly low just suspicious or on 999 if an offence is in in preparation for shooting season please now for the time of year. Please try to keep progress, or Crimestoppers if you have contact police. Often, the people who it that way and don’t become a victim – be information about offences or offenders. one step ahead by reducing opportunities commit wildlife offences are involved in Superintendent for thieves and being security conscious. Stuart Gunn other rural crime like oil thefts and diesel People who commit crime regularly are thefts and farm machinery thefts. If you 45516/13 Burglary in a Building other than often lazy and want to minimize their own Google "Norfolk Police Operation Cockerel", a Dwelling with Intent PALMERS LANE risk of being caught – if you make it a bit you will find out more. AYLSHAM Person(s) unknown forced entry more difficult they will move on. with item unknown, entered cafe and Most of the offences in the area are not searched location no property was taken sophisticated, but committed by thieves Superintendent Stuart Gunn who take advantage of insecurity. Please 45766/13Other Criminal Damage CAWSTON 44299/13 Burglary in a Building other than a lock your house, your garden sheds and ROAD AYLSHAM Unknown person/s have Dwelling LING WAY COLTISHALL Unknown garage and your car to put an obstacle in caused damage to a 6ft x 6ft wooden persons have broken the Yale lock off the front of the way of the thief, and keep valuables out fencing panel. the temporary metal container used to house on- of sight. Please call the police on the 101 site industrial tools. Three large industrial tools 45404/13 Other Criminal Damage To A non-emergency number if you see anything were stolen. Vehicle HOLLEY WALK AYLSHAM Damage suspicious or on 999 if an offence is in to victim’s Vehicle which was parked 5th to 11th October 2013 progress, or Crimestoppers if you have unattended in a communal car park to the information about offences or offenders. Crime levels remain generally quite low rear of this location. across the whole area of North Norfolk and Superintendent Stuart Gunn 45668/13 Theft From A Motor Vehicle Broadland, currently slightly lower than this FRETTENHAM ROAD HORSTEAD Unknown 43670/13 Other Criminal Damage To A time last year. person(s) have been disturbed while in the Building Other Than A Dwelling NORWICH Although numbers are low, we continue to process of stealing items from a low loader, ROAD WROXHAM Unknown person(s) have have house burglaries across the districts of victim has not seen who it was but heard a smashed window of building. North Norfolk and Broadland. These are vehicle accelerate at speed from the 42910/13 Theft If Not Classified Elsewhere daytime offences and entry is normally address. through a window or door at the rear of the MILEHAM DRIVE AYLSHAM Unknown 45879/13 Theft From A Motor Vehicle BUXTON person(s) have stolen grey recycle bin from premises. If you see a car with two or more ROAD AYLSHAM Persons unknown have broken outside address. males looking suspicious/out of place in into the integral toolbox on the side of the potato 24th September to 2nd October 2013 your area please call us. If you go out picker and have stolen tools and sundry items. during the day make sure your home is as Although numbers are relatively low, there secure as you can make it and consider has been a slight increase in house ways of putting off a potential burglar, for burglaries this week with four across the example leave a TV on or let a neighbour districts of North Norfolk and Broadland park outside your house so that it looks during seven days. These are daytime occupied. Useful Contacts Norfolk Police – Non-emergency 101 Emergency 999 [email protected] Crimestoppers 0800 111 555 NC Council 0844 800 8020 BD Council 01603 431133

10 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO

ST JOHNS CLOSE COLTISHALL After a slightly longer than usual summer holidays, Coltishall Agents Acting on behalf of the and Mr. Rainbows held their first meeting of the autumn term at the P.Playford regarding the proposed development adjacent to St beginning of October. The unit was saved form closure thanks Johns Close have asked for an opportunity to illustrate the to Hannah, who has agreed to become the unit leader. Their concept plan for the site. Therefore an open presentation will first meeting was getting to know you. The Rainbows made take place in:- name badges (well dolls actually) and sang some songs and had Coltishall Village Hall Lounge a Rainbow chat about names for new leaders - think they are going for flowers – they have suggested Hannah to be named Between Sunflower and Sally, the Rainbow point of contact to be called 2.00 pm and 7.00 pm Bluebell. Voting takes place after the deadline of this edition of The Marlpit so you’ll need to read next months article to learn Monday the results. Future activities include making leaf rubbing fairies th and week before half term are holding a Halloween party November 18 2013 making Dracula lollies and loot bags. Coltishall Rainbows are hoping to join other units at a campfire; a sleepover; the District There will be an opportunity to view the plans and ask Rainbow & Brownie Christmas Disco party. questions.

Robert Watson As Hannah works slightly later, the unit now have to meet on Chairman Mondays but unfortunately the assistant leader has a prior Coltishall Parish Council commitment on Mondays so is now helping a Rainbow Unit elsewhere. To enable all these fun things to happen, the unit need more adult helpers to help Hannah at Rainbows. The girls are aged 5 – 7 years. To find out more about Rainbows have a look at their website - http://rainbows.girlguiding.org.uk/ or contact me Kate

Hautbois District Point of Contact 01603 722665 or email [email protected]

Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club are holding a Craft Fair at the Broadland Youth & Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton on Sunday 3 rd November from 10am - 4pm. Admission free. Refreshments available.

Pulse – exercise and fitness classes for 12 – 16 year olds. Neatishead Special rates for anyone referred by their GP practice. If you haven’t been along to the gym yet then why not come along for a FREE TASTER SESSION. No special Community Gym clothing is needed; wear something loose with trainers or soft-soled shoes. We are open Sun (8.30 to Neatishead Community Gym is more than just a 11.30)and Mon and Weds ( 8.30 to 12.30 ) at the great place to exercise and keep yourself hale and New Victory Hall, Neatishead. Our prices are hearty. We can also offer you advice and affordable (from £15 per month). Unlike larger guidance on a wide range of dietary and health gyms there is no contract to sign. Save time and issues. We cater for everyone, whether you money by keeping it local! want to get fit for the ski season, prepare for For more information email us on a charity event or just lose a few pounds in [email protected] or ring preparation for the Christmas food marathon. 01692 535342. Remember we also have on offer: Secretary Gym and Junior where parents can exercise with babies and Carol Tipler, toddlers watching.

11 All Aboard for Buffer Stop Books!

By Gemma Carter This summer (seems a long time ago already, doesn’t it?) saw the opening of Buffer Stop Books, a brand new, purpose-built bookshop at the Bure Valley Railway station in Wroxham. Having driven past and spotted the new shop a few times, I was keen to go for a nose around, and was glad to be invited to do just that by John Hutchin, from the Friends of Bure Valley Railway. The railway has operated a shop selling books and bric-a- brac at Aylsham station for around three and a half years, but the Wroxham outlet is a new venture that has quickly found its feet. It’s a cosy, welcoming building, decorated with the old wooden signs that used to adorn each station along the railway’s nine-mile route (before they were replaced with metal nameplates). The second thing that struck me was how well the rows upon rows of books in the shop are organised and divided into appropriate sections – the result of the hard work and dedication of Anne Martin, a former librarian. Whether you are looking for a book on the paranormal, travel, gardening or sport (or if you just want to settle down with a gripping piece of crime fiction), you are sure to find something suitable among the 4,000-odd books on these shelves. There are also puzzle, health and beauty, nature, self-help, DIY, craft, cookery, railway, aircraft, war and history books, not to mention biographies, science fiction, romantic fiction, picture books, Guinness World Records editions, annuals and Reader’s Digest publications. In addition, there is a generous section dedicated to children’s literature (from babies to young adults), as well as a selection of VHS, DVDs, records, puzzles and games. There is even a special ‘Collectables’ shelf towards the rear of the shop, where old editions of Enid Blyton stories and The Borrowers and Don Quixote can be found in protective plastic, just waiting to be discovered. Everything in the shop is donated (so please do go along with your unwanted books, although I can’t promise you won’t be returning home with yet more books!), and all books are priced at £1 unless otherwise marked. The children’s books start from a non-piggy-bank-breaking 20p, whilst the collectables are slightly pricier (although still cheaper than they would be online). Should you fancy a nice warm cuppa to sip whilst you scour the bookshelves, hot drinks are currently available in the ticket office next door, but the bookshop will soon have its very own hot drinks machine. Meanwhile, the kids can play with the train track (of course, what else?!) that is set up next to the tables and chairs – after they have chosen a book to take home, naturally! The shop is run wholly by the Friends of Bure Valley Railway, the volunteer group that supports specific projects on the railway. They are always looking for extra volunteers who may be able to offer a little of their time – even if you have just an hour to spare and you are passionate about books, why not get in This stunning picture was sent in by touch? And watch this space for news of the shop’s ‘official’ opening in early Vernon Bunn, please send your 2014. pictures of the Marlpit area to [email protected] Gemma Carter

12 night Katie was in deep distress and said BE AWARE The Probus that she felt she was responsible for Club of what had happened. BE WARNED Bereaved children suffer from greater From personal experience from Broadlands mental health issues. They have low self the 12 th October Flu Jab The Probus Club of Broadlands is a club esteem for up to 2 years after the death. for men who have worked in a There is lots of drug use. 47% of 18 year “Session” those attending in professional or business capacity and old bereaved girls have experienced drug November should be aware of who are retired, semi-retired, or problems. 17% of bereaved children end up in the custodial system. There is a the possibility of traffic approaching retirement. The main congestion in Rectory Road. purpose of the Club is to provide an large percentage that is outside of environment for socialising between mainstream schooling. So bereavement It is a bus route involving has a huge impact on a young person’s Members who share common interests Sanders double decked buses - and to enable them to increase their life. social contacts. The Club is non-political Typically referrals are from GPs, if possible walk, if not be and non-sectarian. The Club meets on professionals, teachers and families. The patient and park sensibly. the last Wednesday of the month at the children are assessed on a one-to-one Norfolk Mead in Coltishall. basis to determine whether they are Also there was an enjoyable wait outside the surgery so in At our meeting in September there was a ready and would benefit from presentation by Sue Spooner regarding counselling. From this it is decided what case of inclement weather the Nelsons Journey charity. the best action to take is. Often it is for make sure you have a brolly. them to attend a residential therapeutic workshop carried out over a weekend. A Enjoy the experience, it’s not consultant child physio is present for often so many members of the those who can’t cope with the therapy. community get a chance to The children can also take part in chat with someone they training exercises at an outdoor centre haven’t seen before or for a which includes an assault course to provide a challenge. The may also create long while a memory jar into which coloured chalks ED dp are placed. Each colour reminds them of a particular thing such as a person or Nelsons Journey provides counselling to place. They take the jars home and use those bereaved children and young them as ongoing reminders for the persons throughout Norfolk that have future. experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Initially the Director of Social Services provided starter funding but, for the There is a taboo regarding talking about most part, they get no State funding end of life and children don’t understand except for the occasional grant from the what death is. Furthermore, it is difficult County Council. So the Charity relies on for adults to talk to children about such donations and grants and the support of issues when they themselves are volunteers. All money raised goes into grieving. The Charity’s objective is to the running of the services. help those children who would normally have to cope alone with their loss, by There are no restrictive criteria as to who providing the support that they need to is helped by the provision of their move forward positively with their lives. services. They are provided free and are The Charity also provides child available to all bereaved children. The bereavement training to professional Club was pleased to make a donation to people. the Charity which was gratefully accepted by Ms. Spooner on its behalf. The Charity is based in Norwich and was founded in 1997. It was started by a New members are always welcome and group of social workers and is modelled those interested in joining the Club on the Winston’s Wish charity which was should contact Ian Anderson on 01603 founded in 1986. The formation of the 737298. We hope to see you at our next Charity was initiated following the meeting. sudden death of the mother of Katie and Hannah whilst their father was away on Ian Anderson business. When the father phoned that

The Community Lunch Club are grateful indeed for the surprise donation from the family of Tom Boys who passed away early in the year. Tom was a wonderful contributor to the conversation at the Lunch club, he had everyone's attention and enjoyed it to the full. £165 was collected as a donation in lieu of flowers at his funeral, it was his wish it should go to the Lunch Club. It arrived just when the committee announced the need for a water softener to protect the recently installed Dish Washer. The members will now take part in raffles and sales to help buy and install it. If you would like to know more about the Lunch Club ring Joan on 737270. The photo is of Tom and his son enjoying an ice cream at the Jubilee Fete - Thank you Tom..

13 The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes was founded in the 1820’s as a Charitable Organisation which is active, not only in 'Create and Share' its local community, but at all levels of Society. It is non- political, nor does it look to religion to inspire participation. It craft group meets on does, however, inspire members to commit to a peaceful and the second Monday meaningful way of life. It is often described as an extended family, a social organization or a mutually supportive group of of the month 2 -5pm like-minded people: each true in it’s own way, they do not adequately describe the true picture: that is painted on a much in Coltishall Church larger canvas. Room THE MEMBERS Contact The image we would wish to present is of a group, who, by their works, encourage members of the community to lead Sylvia Coward satisfying and enjoyable lives and who provide our members with a sense of belonging. Tangible assistance is provided on 737915 when needed. Importantly this support is not dependant on what an individual puts in rather by what is needed. The R.A.O.B. at all levels supports its community and, through WELLINGTON DANCE GROUP its charitable works, raises many millions of pounds for most worthwhile causes, far too many to list, all chosen by the membership locally, regionally or nationally. For those interested in The range of charities we support is very wide as are the practicing their Ballroom, internal funds we have for use for our members in time of or Latin [inc Jive] dancing, difficulty or need. the Wellington Dance Group now has vacancies THE MINOR LODGE for another two couples. The Minor Lodge is the cornerstone around which the Order is The Group does not teach built. First and foremost we are all members of our own Minor but provides a practice Lodge. Brothers can, if they wish, belong to more than one facility for couples who can Lodge, all Brothers must be part of a Lodge. The majority of dance, are learning to Lodges meet weekly; though some meet fortnightly or monthly dance, or may be at if the need dictates. Each Lodge supports its members and the competition level. community at a local level. THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE A Provincial Grand Lodge collectively administers a group of The Group meets on Lodges known as a Province. Members who have chosen to be Thursday evenings in the active at this level and have proven their knowledge of the Horstead Tithe Barn, and rules and procedures attend the P.G.L. to carry this out. P.G.L. dancing is to strict tempo meets once a month. music, amplified by the in-built surround sound system. The THE GRAND LODGE atmosphere is one of a friendly, sociable evening and Members are always willing to assist other dancers with particular Grand Lodge is made up of Delegates from Provincial Grand problems where possible. Lodge and administers the Order nationally. Further detailed information can be obtained from: For further information please contact the Secretary Bro Bob Jennings ROH, David & Kay Cox 01603 737907 Lammas KC Lodge, No 1704 The Group would also like to thank the Committee and its 01603 738335 helpers for maintenance of the floor recently this is much appreciated, Well done everybody. Or:- [email protected]

Hoveton,Wroxham and District Gardening Club Friday 1st November 7.30p.m. Hoveton Village Hall Mrs H Reid will give an illustrated talk on Wildlife in my Garden. Congratulations to last month comp winners Scones Mrs M Wilson and Plant Mrs P Culley. New members always welcome Visitors £2.00 raf- fle and rrefreshments. Further details Pam 01603782041

European Goldfinch [en.wikipedia.org]

14 Information Day for those living with and beyond cancer

The Big C Centre, Norwich, opens its ‘When someone is diagnosed with cancer celebrated its first anniversary on the doors to offer help and support to the whole family is affected. There is a lot 23 rd September. When asked about the anyone living with and beyond cancer of information, advice and support in our new Centre, Carla’s mother said: “I think region but we need to make sure people A special cancer Information Day is being the centre is fantastic, I would’ve loved have the opportunity to find out about it. held at Norwich’s Big C Centre on Saturday somewhere like this for Carla to come and The hospitals all do a fantastic job in November 9th 10:30am-3:30pm. talk about what was happening at home, supporting patients and as we know it’s a friendly, home environment to come Charities from the region, Big C and everyone’s situation is different, which is hospital professionals are coming together to and talk.” why we’re working with other charities and under one roof to inform cancer patients Big C is a completely independent charity specialists to offer this day. There will be and their families and friends of all the and all the support, funding and services something for everyone from diagnosis help available to them in our region. This are for the people of Norfolk. Money onwards, something to help people take will include advice on work and cancer, raised goes to help people in the local back some control of their lives and to talking to children, money matters, healthy community who are affected by cancer. move on.’ eating, travel insurance, body image, Big C funds ground-breaking research into psychosexual issues, keeping active and Refreshments are on offer all fighting cancer at UEA as well as paying more. There will also be samples of sweet day and the event is entirely for support and vital life-saving and savoury tasters for people to try. equipment. Big C's Cancer Support and FREE. Information Centres are based at the A similar event was held in May this year, This event will be held every 6 months. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and saw people affected by cancer walking (Next years dates are May 10th 2014 and and Regent Street in Great Yarmouth. Big away armed with information and advice November 8th 2014). C is currently raising money for more that could help them through their own centres around Norfolk with the 'Closer to particular cancer journey. One visitor, who You' initiative. had recently become a carer for their Visit the Centre on If you would like to find out more, please loved one, said, ‘As a carer, I now have a call the Big C office on 01603 619900 or better understanding of how cancer effects visit www.big-c.co.uk you. I found it useful and am very grateful Saturday 9th November for the information’. between 10:30am and 3:30pm . As part of the market-place style plan for the day there will be stands with There is no need to book. information on local and national cancer The car park costs £2 all day. support groups, stands from British Red Cross, Age UK and Crossroads, plus many Find the Big C Centre at NNUH, specialists on hand for help and advice. near car park K, next to the Taster sessions of hand massage will be Colney Centre. available on the day. The hospital and Big C will also have their Call 01603 286112 for more specialists available, such as a Welfare information about the day, or Brian's Christmas Lights , for many Advisor, nutritional experts and Health email years I've been lighting my garden at Care Professionals, as well as the friendly Christmas and collecting for good causes, staff of the Centre itself. Carers of cancer cancer.information@nnuh. this will be the third year I will be patients are an important group and the nhs.uk. collecting for THE BIG "C" . day will include information on support for The display features lights running into carers, including our Carer’s Club. the thousands, Santa's grotto (with a There will be talks by professionals every High School Student shaves her head difference), a Nativity scene, snowmen & half-hour; in the name of charity! Local giant polar bears, & new for this year a schoolgirl helps Big C fight cancer moving light display. There will also be 10 Top Tips Talks with over £1200 raised. Santa's postbox in the garden for the little 11:00 Diet and cancer Carla Tawell, a highschool student from ones to post their letters to Santa ( s.a.e. 11:30 Money Matters and more Gorleston, organised a sponsored head for reply if you live outside Frettenham). 12:00 Keeping active beyond cancer shave in a bid to raise money for Norfolk's The display will be from 6th Dec until 1st 12:30 Work and cancer cancer charity, Big C, to support people in Jan, 4-30 p.m. to 10-15 p.m. Norfolk and Waveney who are affected by 13:00 Coping with the worry of cancer YOU ARE VERY WELCOME TO VISIT THE cancer. DISPLAY AT 38 POST OFFICE RD, Carla Tawell was 12 years old when her 13:30 Carers – Support for you FRETTENHAM, NR12 7AB 14:00 Support in the community grandmother passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. Carla managed to 14:30 Diet and cancer raise an incredible £1247.10 from her Jill Chapman, the Big C Centre Manager head shave and presented the cheque at says: the Big C Centre Great Yarmouth, which

15 WROXHAM LIBRARY “Not Just Books” WHB Twinning Association

Family history sessions on Tuesday 12 November 10 - 1pm. The Norfolk Family History Society will be offering help and advice on researching records of relations who served in the Armed Services. Booking essential, please contact the library to book a place. We have a good turnout for our quiz on 12 th October so hoping for a Jewellery workshop great evening’s entertainment with a two-course meal, bottle of wine on Friday 22 November 4 - 6pm. per table, courtesy of our French friends in La Pommeraye and Create an item of jewellery using Montjean-sur-Loire, and testing questions to keep the old grey matter buttons and beads. The workshop is exercised-and all for £9 per head. Many thanks to Gill for organising this free but the materials used cost and setting the questions and everyone on the committee, who’ve between £3.50 - £5.00. Booking shopped, cooked, set up tables etc. Our AGM is next on the agenda, on essential, please contact the library to 7th November in Wroxham Church Hall, also a convivial evening with book a place. wine and nibbles and an account of our year’s activities, as well as Coffee Mornings every Monday, 10.00am-12.00pm some changes to the committee this time. If possible, we’re hoping to All welcome show Bruce’s video of our trip to France this year, depending on finding Afternoon Tea on Thursday afternoons, 3.00pm-4.00pm the right technology to play it: we’ll keep fingers crossed. Our French All welcome to join us at the library for afternoon tea and coffee Conversation evenings have got off to a good start again, after a break in August and Jane can give you details on these, held on the second Bounce and Rhyme Time at the library on alternate Tuesdays Wednesday of the month, on 01603 782496 or [email protected] . 1.30pm - 2.00pm during term time only. Songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers, parents and carers. The next dates are 5 Unfortunately, we are no longer organising French lessons but small November, 19 November, 3 December, 17 December. classes could be formed by teacher Penny Shorten, for members or non-members. At the moment there is a “false beginners’” class (low to Get online with Learn My Way.com mid-intermediate) planned for Friday afternoons and Thursday The Learn My Way website is designed to help people take their first evenings are also a possibility. If you are interested, please Penny on steps with computers and the Internet. 01692 678274 or [email protected] Book Club continues on Free 1 hour sessions- book yours now for help with getting started and the last Wednesday and enjoyed a good discussion of “The End of the online. Wasp Season” by Denise Mina at Sheila’s in Wroxham in September Happy Hours 2 for 1 on DVDs and CDs. and will tackle “Illegal Action” by Stella Rimington at Helen’s in Monday 10am-1pm. Tunstead in October. For any more information please contact Gill on Wednesday 2pm-5pm. 01603 270397 or [email protected] Friday 4.30pm-7.30pm Sheila Milsted Jigsaw Swap Swap your jigsaws at Wroxham Library- bring in a complete one that you have finished and swap it with one of the jigsaws we have here. Available whenever we are open. The Scrabble Club meets on the last Thursday of each month from 2-4.30pm. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Wroxham Library, Norwich Road, Wroxham,NR12 8RX 01603 782560 More drivers are needed to Email: [email protected] continue our service in the Website: www.library.norfolk.gov.uk community Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorfolkLibrariesUK Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/WroLibrary Please can you help. Do you have 30 – 60 minutes a week to spare to assist with lifts for our residents? Compensation given for fuel costs. The Good Neighbour Scheme continues to be very well utilised and we would like to be able to We Have a New Leader but she needs adult assist all requests. helpers, you know you can help, please call Kate Further information NOW! Tel: 01603 737637 G NS Hautbois District Point of Contact 01603 722665 or email [email protected]

16 C o m p u t e r COLTISHALL CHURCH GRAND DRAW O We have lots of great prizes from local businesses to give at our Grand Draw, which will be drawn on Saturday 14th December R 7.30pm in the Church Room, Coltishall. Please note the new date for this. No Grandma its not Tickets are 50p each (£2.50 book of 5) and can be bought N like a tablet you get like a tablet you get from myself Revd Chris Engelsen 01603 737255 or from from the chemist members of Coltishall Church congregation. They are also for Love you lots xxx E sale in the Red Lion/Kings Head Rising Sun Windows 7 or 8 R Recruiting Sergeant There is no need to rush into Windows 8 at the Piece of Cake. moment but if you fancy it, it is certainly worth a go. Or can be bought at church services and events. You don't lose much – you lose the start menu – Our thanks to all who have donated prizes: (however there is a free program which will give you back this option) and there are compensations. The Kings Head (Meal Voucher); The Rising Sun (Meal Voucher); First, you get access to thousands of new tablet-style apps from the Windows Store, many of them free. The Norfolk Mead ( Gift Voucher); Second, you get a more efficient version of Windows Randells Foot care (Voucher); 7, which starts up quicker, runs faster and provides Londis (Gift); better battery life for Laptops. Any PC that runs Top of the Crop (Hamper); Windows 7 should run Windows 8 even better. Third, Hewitts Butchers (Voucher); the new user interface guidelines don't just apply to The Little Interior Shop (Gift); Windows 8 but also to Windows Phone, online Coltishall Garage (free MOT) applications such as SkyDrive and websites such as MSN.com Horstead Garage (free MOT); Farm to Fork to Fish ( Voucher); Modern Windows 8 Metro-style interfaces are replacing old fashioned ones, where digital objects look like Mace (gift); physical objects. I recommend that you set up a new Forget me Not (gift); email address at Outlook.com (the replacement for The Attic hairdressers (Voucher); Hotmail/Live Mail) Outlook.com also provides access to Coltishall Pharmacy (gift); SkyDrive, the free online Office apps (Word, Excel etc) M & J Landamores Fish n Chips (voucher); are nicer than Gmail and the Google equivalents and Swallow Tail Art Shop (gift); SkyDrive isn't far off Dropbox. You can drag and drop files into it and SkyDrive apps will automatically The Recruiting Sergeant (meal voucher). synchronise your files across PCs and Macs. I know there are more prizes coming in-so will list these in next month's Marlpit. The main disadvantage is that the new start screen is Proceeds of Grand draw for Coltishall Church funds. Thank designed for "touch first" operation, which you have you. not got. As it turns out, it is not that hard to use Windows 8 without a touch-sensitive screen but it may Revd Christopher take you a few days to get used to it. The mouse still works and you can still find things just by typing a few characters, as in Windows 7. The Windows keyboard shortcuts are also useful. Those who are not clairvoyant For further advice contact Computers in crisis, Email: may like to know what’s on page 38, you will have to [email protected] look and find out, won’t you! EMail: [email protected] &&& Please send your Questions by Email to [email protected] and we will pass you on to our experts, and publish Question and Answer next month.

17 Coltishall Primary School FRETTENHAM BIG SCREEN PRESENTS Beech Class ‘Song for Marion’ Grumpy pensioner Arthur honours his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional We had a fantastic time at Pensthorpe Wildlife and local choir to which she used to belong, a Gardens learning about water birds and animal process that helps him build bridges with habitats. his estranged son, James. Frettenham Village Hall Friday 29 th November 7.30pm [doors open 6.45pm] £4.00 Bar, tea and coffee, raffle

Report of the Meeting of Coltishall & District Branch Charlie wrote a recount: Royal British Legion Beech and Willow class went on the school trip Held on Monday 14 th October 2013 At the because we were learning about birds. First we went Coltishall Social Club to feed the ducks and they were very greedy. After The Chairman, Mr Bob Jennings, took the opening and that we went on the bridge and identified them. An Exaltation. There were 7 members in attendance. hour later we saw the first stamp and it was a dragon The dedication service for the new Standard was held in July fly. After that we saw a beech tree and had our picture and well attended. We wish to thank the Red Lion for their taken. Finally we had lunch and had a play in the play support. Our Standard Bearer, Mr Bob Jennings, had carried area. After that we headed back and found the last the Standard at the 60 th Anniversary of the end of the Korean stamp. It was a tree. Finally we reached the coach and War, at the annual parade at the National Memorial Arboretum, went back to school. in July. Bob also supported the Norfolk and Norwich Branch at their Branch closure service at St Peter Mancroft church on 2 nd October. A discussion on the forthcoming Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Services took place with the finalisation of timings as set out below. Talking of the Poppy Appeal, it will soon be on us and we take this opportunity to thank everyone from all the villages covered by the Branch for the excellent support we had last year. All our collectors have agreed to help again this year. For further information please contact Bob Jennings on 738335. A note for your diaries . The Remembrance services will be held this year as follows: Remembrance Sunday Service - Sunday 10 th November, 11:00am at the Horstead memorial. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME Service & Parade - 2:45pm at the Church, Coltishall. After Lewis wrote: the service we will proceed to the Coltishall Memorial for the laying of wreaths. Beech Class with Willow class went to Pensthorpe. First we went to feed the ducks. One duck bit my Monday 11 th November – Short service at the Coltishall finger. Then we went to the bridge and saw a mallard Memorial with 2 minute silence. Everyone is most welcome at and a goose. After that I found a sculpture of a any or all of the services. grasshopper. Then we went to the bird hide to look for The next meeting of the Branch will be the Annual General birds. Then we went for lunch and eventually we went Meeting, in the Coltishall Social Club, on Monday 11 th to the playground. I went on the helter-skelter. Later November at 8:00pm , all members or potential members will we went on the bus back to school. be most welcomed.

18 NEWS FROM THE BELL TOWER

First of all I would like to welcome three (yes three!) new ringers to the Coltishall Band who have already moved here, or are in the process of moving. Over a period of time we have taught several new ringers, and for all sorts of different reasons, like moving, WROXHAM & HOVETON studying for Uni or of course some very valued ringers like Harvey Meadows and John Nutbrown, LIONS CLUB who have had to retire from this activity, and are all greatly missed, so we are all delighted to have them Well, those lazy, hazy days of summer are now but a aboard. distant memory, with the dark nights drawing in and Christmas fast approaching. Any time now the Santa Sleigh will be brought out of its summer quarters, the cobwebs dusted off and the tins of polish opened to make sure it is clean and shiny in preparation for the big man himself. Our runs will start on December 1 st and Santa and the sleigh will be at Roy’s on Saturday 21 st a nd Tesco’s at Stalham on Monday 23 rd . Santa will also be helping the Club support St John’s School, Hoveton at their Christmas tree sale on Saturday 7 th December. Our Precinct Tombola is now mothballed until next May. The final amount raised this year was £2790, which will be divided between Arthritis Care and Leukaemia Care, The Charity Shop sale has now ended and winter opening hours will now apply. i.e. Monday to LR John Wilson - Dennis Moore - Marguerite Smith - Audrey & Tony Weston Saturday 9am to 4pm (Closed Sunday) - Peter Davison. Our next Craft Fair will be held on 3rd November, Members of the Coltishall Band who rang for Linda & Peter's Wedding at the Broadland Youth & Community Centre 10am to looking so pleased with themselves having had lots of compliments from the 4pm,so this will be your opportunity to find congregation something just that little bit different for your family and friends Christmas gifts. I must stop saying “This is the last wedding this year to report on, because A number of members accompanied some elderly low and behold on the 28 th September at St.John's Church the wedding took guests, who were treated by the Club to an evening place of Linda Rosemarie Brown , and Peter John Croot of White Lion Road, at The Gorleston Pavilion Theatre to see the Summer Çoltishall. What a lovely sunny day it was as Linda arrived in a yellow Spectacular. It was an evening of music, fun and M.G.(Wow⁄ ! ) She walked down the isle to Adagio of Spartacus and we laughter and a good time was had by all. noticed that in the entrance to the church were two trees, duly decorated As part of our community service activities, during with ribbons and bows, and this was because Peter ins the Tree Warden for the past month the Club transported approximately Coltishall. There were white satin bows on all the pews, and along with the 200kg of food to the Food Bank, from the collection flowers etc. the whole effect was very pretty. The Rev. Christopher point in Roy’s. Engelsen gave the welcome, followed by the opening prayer, and the first This months £100 Charity Shop draw goes to the hymn “All Things Bright & Beautiful” just set the scene for this very special British Heart Foundation, who were nominated by day for Linda & Peter. As the service progressed through the Reading, the Merrell Bowler of Hoveton, who donated items to the Address, The Marriage, one of my favourites was sung “Morning Has shop. Broken”, I remember singing this in the school choir, (happy days) As We will always welcome new members, so if you like Peter & Linda signed the register we listened to a lovely rendition of what we do, have a few hours to spare occasionally Fantasia on Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The last hymn “We and would like to make a difference in your local Plough The Fields & Scatter” was sung out loud and clear by the large community, whilst at the same time having some fun, congregation, followed by The Blessing, and now it was Mr. & Mrs. Croot why not give our President, Lion Ros Clipston a who walked back down the isle looking so very happy and full of smiles as ring on 01603429380, or alternatively contact our the Wedding March “Å Midsummer Nights Dream” by Mendelssohn was Membership Chairperson Lion Suzanne Barnett on played. There was a lot of clapping and good cheer as many photographs 01603 782002. If you prefer, feel free to come along were taken and the Wedding Bells rang out as if to say “Many to one of our meetings, which are held in Congratulations and we all wish you many more happy years together. the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, at 8pm on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Don't forget if you are looking for a very interesting hobby that is sociable, We are a friendly bunch and you will be made very friendly , and will keep the grey cells working as well as good exercise, just welcome. pop along one Monday evening (7.30 to 9 p.m.) and see what goes on. If you are a new ringer you would be taught on a one to one basis so no need to worry about it. Look forward to seeing you! Ros Clipston , President So until next time – enjoy your ringing – Audrey (Secretary)

19 Broadland Chess Club success in FRIENDS OF COLTISHALL & SPIXWORTH SURGERIES. Norfolk Championships At a meeting held in Coltishall surgery on Thursday 3 rd October The 2013 Norfolk Chess Championships were held at The Tithe 13, the members heard the sad news that our secretary, June Barn, Horstead on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September. Grey has had to resign the post for personal reasons. The new The competitors played in 5 rounds (each lasting up to 3½ volunteer for the task is our member Christine Hubbard, and hours) over 2 days. we thank her for coming to the rescue and look forward to Broadland Chess Club was well-represented by Roy Hughes, working with her in her new capacity. Gerald Moore, David Owen, Jonathan Reeve & Ailko van Der We are still pleased to receive the support of people visiting Veen. the surgeries in both Coltishall and Spixworth, by both The overall winner and Norfolk County Champion for 2013 was donating books and jigsaws and also buying from the same. It Roy Hughes (with a score of 4 out of 5). Roy’s victory makes is a very convenient little service for folk who have been him eligible to play in the British Championships. recommended by a doctor to take rest and being able to buy a Gerald Moore performed well and was unbeaten in the book of their choice or a jigsaw on their way out of the surgery Championship Section (with a score of 3 out of 5). to keep them occupied during their relaxing period. In the Challengers Section David Owen and Jonathan Reeve Everything is coming together to hold the illusive ‘Beetle Drive’ were joint runners-up (scoring 3½ out of 5). Jonathan also on Saturday 22 nd March 2014. This a table game played won the Austin McDonnell trophy for best performance relative with dice and drawing on a given piece of paper! It is great fun to grading. and can be enjoyed by all ages from 9 to 90+. It is nothing to Broadland Chess Club welcomes new and returning players do with gambling, either. More details of this evening will be aged 5+ years. To find out more about the club please contact published at a later date. (There’s plenty of time yet). Paul Badger (Club Secretary) via The meeting was unanimous in agreeing to the purchase of a blood email: or by phoning 01603 pressure monitor to be placed in the waiting room area of, initially, 737572. Coltishall surgery. This is a time-saving device allowing the patient to Details of the adult and junior clubs can also be found take their own blood pressure before going in to see their doctor. It is so via simple to use…one just pushes one’s arm through the machine and waits for the printed result to come out, which is then carried through to The full list of winners is as follows: the doctor. Saves time! Another date for your diaries for next year is the County Champion - Roy Hughes of Broadland Annual General Meeting which is to be held in the Coltishall Surgery on U165 Champion - Mervyn Hughes of Norwich Dons Thursday 13 th March 2014. Our sincere thanks go to you all who U150 Champion - Chris Tuffin of Norwich Dons support us in so very many ways! U125 Champion - Iyeesa Bin-Suhayl of Wisbech The Austin McDonnell trophy was won by Jonathan Reeve of Broadland Gisela Revill Public Relations Officer

Spectacular Fireworks Display

Roy Hughes with Norfolk Championship trophies Norfolk Broads Yacht Club SATURDAY 2 nd NOVEMBER! Gate opens at 6pm , Food served from 6.15pm , Floating bonfire lit at 7pm . Fireworks over the beautiful Wroxham broad at 7.30pm . Adults £5, under 16s £3 (Please pay at the gate) Jonathan Reeve receiving Austin McDonnell trophy from Mike Read (right) and John Charman (left) of Norfolk County Chess Association.

20 CCCARDS FOR GGGOOD C AUSES Wroxham FC MULTI C HARITY

CCCHRISTMAS CCCARD S HOP Annual Fireworks Display & Bonfire Cards for Good Sunday November 3rd Causes – which Trafford Park, Skinners Lane , sells charity Cards, goods and gifts Wroxham across the UK every year opens its shop in Adults £4 - U12’s £2 Norwich on 15 th October until 18 th December Gates open: 5:00pm at The Forum. Bonfire: 6:30pm Shoppers can buy cards from more than 40 Fireworks: 7:15pm Charities from volunteers who will staff the shop 7 days a week.

Hot food, hot & cold drinks served all night, fully licensed bar please come early to enjoy the fun Cards for Good Causes Limited is the trading company of the 1959 Contact [email protected] or Tel 01603 783936 for Group of Charities(Registered Charity No. 249039) more information

The Last Summer 50 Years Ago This Month by Judith Kinghorn John Fitzgerald Kennedy November is our Poppy Month with special (May 29, 1917 – November remembrance of those who fought and served in 22, 1963), commonly known World War I. The Last Summer is written through as "Jack" or by his initials JFK , the eyes of a girl, Clarissa, just coming of age at the outbreak of the war. It is written in ‘first person’ and one travels through was the 35th President of the her innocence, harsh realities of war, and the difficult United States, serving from adjustments after the war. A major part of the book is set in 1961 until his death in 1963. Deyning Park, a large country house. Kinghorn takes great [En,wikipedia.org] pains to describe in deep detail, Clarissa’s world in the beginning of the book and Clarissa’s pussy-footing around with We asked for memories of where our readers were when this the housekeeper’s son is tedious at times. I’m glad I happened, only one has shared them us, perhaps fitting that is continued reading though, as it was essential for the rest of the from our book reviewer & Editor Susie who recalls it very well. story to work. “I remember distinctly when this happened. I was thirteen Through her eyes and letter excerpts, we watch her brothers at the time and was in Mrs Anderson's Civics class, third and friends go enthusiastically into war with high expectations row, fifth back. It was right after lunch. Our National of adventure and glory. Reality sets in quickly with devastating Anthem came over the PA system and everyone knew to results. Lives are changed forever; innocence lost, and as the stand and put our hands over our hearts. Our principal war drags on, survival, came on then and announced that our president had been even with deep shot in Texas and has died. Back then, we still had prayer emotional and physical in school, and so a prayer followed the announcement. The wounds, becomes only sound one could hear in that school of 2200 students paramount. was the echoing prayer. Thirteen year olds are very self The Last Summer is an conscious and never want to do anything that might make epic, a love story, and a them appear anything but really cool. But that afternoon, trip through major social everyone in that classroom remained standing, hiding their and political changes. faces in grief or sobbing. It was an extraordinary, heartfelt Book critics give high reaction from all of us. We, as a school, sat in quiet respect praise to it and I know for the rest of that class period. School was dismissed that after the first few immediately afterwards. As we all filed out to get on our chapters, I couldn’t put it buses, we saw that Old Glory was already at half mast. I down. remember watching the funeral march on television. It was the end of an age of Camelot and of innocence ”. A review by

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21 News from St. Edward’s Community Salvation Army building Church, Badersfield. project update BroadGrace Church was pleased to complete the purchase of the old Salvation Army Hall in September and you've no doubt noticed much activity going on. We were pleased to welcome many members of the local community to our open evening back in October to see more of our plans. We were really excited by the enthusiasm that people had for the project. Our vision for the old Salvation Army building is to create a venue that will be a new home for “A Piece of Cake” and BroadGrace church and also create space for community groups and other local businesses to take advantage of. The feedback we have received is that this fits with people’s hopes for the building and the village. Hello again! Where does the time go? Here we are already midway into October!! In terms of the building work, it is very early stages, and as I write we have just taken down the porch (which will not I am now physically another year older, but I still love to kick be replaced as it was on common land) and begun to take conkers and catch falling leaves with the best of us grown up up the flooring and dismantle the ceiling. The roofers are children! That’s one of the many things I greatly enjoy with due to start soon, fixing and making good the entire roof. our granddaughter Mabel, who lives very close by. We are keen to make a good job of this project and reorder And I love being part of her family! the building in a way that will make it useful to the village Some of you may have been wondering why St. Edward’s is for a good few years. Alongside this, we want to keep the called a ‘community Church’. Well, it got me wondering too. character and feel of the building as much as possible. We All I can offer here is my thoughts on how I see it at also want to take advantage of its beautiful location on the present. Common. One way we plan to do this is to extend the size I believe that our churches still exist as community spaces, of windows so that everyone who uses the building will be as they have done through the centuries, offering a physical, able to see the views and appreciate what a beautiful place spiritual and social presence. But may be that with the Coltishall is. changing social cultures many church buildings have been If you have any questions, do get in touch with me, my unable to sustain or maintain themselves as central places phone number is 01603 737974. Thanks, where people could meet together to give and receive care. In our Benefice we have ancient buildings and people who John Hindley may be all too aware are aware of this. Minister of BroadGrace But ‘church’is not just a building! Yes, it is that physical space, but it is also where community happens; of people Ed Note: The editors who are on a journey of faith, and are prepared to offer are relieved following hospitality and care, in the community where they live. the reported sale in the That’s about belonging. April 2012 Issue of the St.Edward’s is very fortunate to have a modern building, Marlpit, pole dancers which is a welcoming, active space and presence in must now look Badersfield, offering social and practical commitment to the elsewhere. needs of the community. Community is an inclusive word, so that whether people have faith or not is not at the heart of our service. So we belong to our community, are committed The Marlpit Editors Apologies in advance. to the people here. The word ‘community’ helps to remind us what the church family is all about...... belonging. Should you have looked this far and not found something you thought was submitted for this It is said that we need to ‘belong’ before we can ‘believe’. I month we can only apologise. believe that has been true for me. If you experienced difficulties with the email When I feel accepted for who I am, I can be myself, and address [email protected] or when I believe I can trust others I feel I belong. Church community is an expression, - fragile and imperfect as it is - [email protected] we apologise of a need to belong and then to work out what it is we are again. We suffered a problem with our email called as a ‘family of faith’ to do in the wider community. hosting service and to make matters worse it Here at St. Edward’s, we are a ‘work in progress’, and are happened at our busiest time. We do not think we committed to exploring together how God may be preparing have let anyone down who has paid for a service us to be and do. The story goes on! Next month, Revd but that is still not acceptable - we hope that all is Fergus Capie, Priest in charge of the Bure Valley will be back on track and December Issue will be trouble offering his own reflections. free. IT’S THAT TECHNODAMNOLOY, IT GETS

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22 From the Reverend Christopher Engelsen Dear friends, Again, of course, we remember all those who gave their lives in the The same name is shared by two of our churches in this group of service of their country, when we keep parishes-"All Saints'," at Horstead and at . All Saints' Day Remembrance Sunday on 10th is on November 1st, but we are celebrating it on Sunday 3rd in November. The Royal British Legion our services. Saints do not live in stained glass windows or Service of Remembrance is at history books. You can meet them, as one song tells us "in Coltishall Church at 2.45pm followed school, or in lanes, or at sea, in church, or in trains, or in shops, by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial. We commend or at tea. For the saints of God began just like me, and I mean to the fallen and pray too for all involved in the armed services be one too." ( I Sing a Song of the Saints of God by L Scott today. bn1898). We can all be saints. You don't have to be walled up COLTISHALL CHURCH GRAND DRAW in a hermitage or perform spectacular miracles. The really important thing that saints have in common is love. To love God We have lots of great prizes from local businesses to give at our and people. And they can only do this because they know that Grand Draw , which will be drawn on Saturday 14th God loves them. Saint means 'holy one' - or in modern parlance, December at 7.30pm in the Church Room, Coltishall. someone who finds wholeness and completeness by living in and by God's love, the love we see in Jesus Christ. As the song says, Please note the new date for this. being a saint begins just like me and you. Certainly not perfect - Tickets are 50pm each (£2.50 book of 5) and can be bought from but really knowing that we sinners are forgiven and loved and myself Revd Chris Engelsen 01603 737255 or from members of can therefore forgive and love. We don't have to do this alone, Coltishall Church congregation. They are also for sale in the but are invited to join the company of God's Saints and Sinners Red Lion/Kings Head Rising Sun (and we are both those things) at your local Church. Recruiting Sergeant, and Piece of Cake. November also sees All Souls Day when those who have died are Or can be bought at church services and events. especially remembered in the Churches prayers. If you would like [Full details page 18 of this Marlpit.] the name of someone who has died to be said in our prayers at Test your knowledge at Horstead Church Quiz Night on Church-please let me know. They will be said at the Wednesday 16th November-see notice on page 8 of this Marlpit. Holy Communion Service on 6th November 10.00am at Coltishall Church-and again on the Sunday 17th in all the churches in the best wishes respective parishes. We do this in the faith and conviction they Christopher are held in God's love. 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 our new building, The Wroxham Hub, at 114 Norwich Rd, opposite The Avenue. We love to welcome visitors – why not come along and give us a try? There is provision for children during services too.

Services & Events in October

Sun 3 rd Nov, 11am Communion Service led by Matt Stone, followed by a Bring-and-Share Lunch Sun 10 th Nov, 10.45am Remembrance Service at St. John’s, Hoveton, led by Don Meechan Sun 17 th Nov, 11am Family Service led by Wendy Gilbert Sun 24 th Nov, 11am Worship led by Alison Davis Sun 1 st Dec, 11am Communion Service led by Matt Stone Thurs 5 th Dec, 7.30pm Fresh Ground (coffee, cake & discussion): Should assisted dying be legalised? Rev Matt Stone

Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us!

Matt’s Musings Our new building , The Wroxham Hub, is now open. If you are interested in using our new building, please contact our Bookings Co-ordinator, Lyn Murray, on 07765 352311 or at [email protected] . Our weekly Open House is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake, or for a simple soup lunch. It’s free – all we ask for is a small donation towards the costs. Open House meets every Thursday from 10.30am to 1pm. All are welcome! JAM , our kids club, meets during some of our Sunday morning services and is great fun for children aged 4-14, with games, crafts, cooking and stories. Please contact Chris & Joyce for more information on 01603 783992. We also have a number of small groups that meet during the week for prayer, Bible study and healing. Please contact us if you’d like to find out more. Matt

23 St John the All Saints Baptist, Horstead Coltishall

WORSHIP IN THE BENEFICE IN NOVEMBER Sunday 1st November ALL SAINTS DAY Readings; Ephesians1 vv 11-end & Luke 6 vv 20-31 8.00am Holy Communion at All Saints, Horstead 9.30am Toy Service with Salvation Army Band at All Saints, Hainford 10.00am Family Service at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin, Frettenham Wednesday 6 th November Readings; Romans 13 vv 8-10 & Luke 14 vv 25-33 10.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall Sunday 10 th November REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Readings; 2 Timothy 1 vv 1-14 & Luke 17 vv 5-10 8.00am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Gt. Hautbois 9.30am Service of Remembrance at All Saints, Horstead & 10.30am Act of remembrance at War Memorial 10.45 am Service of Remembrance at All Saints, Hainford 10.45am Service of Remembrance at St Swithins, Frettenham 2.45pm Royal British Legion Remembrance Service at St John the Baptist, Coltishall & Act of Remembrance at War Memorial. Please note; no 11.00am Service at Coltishall. Sunday 17 th November 2 nd Sunday before Advent Readings; Malachi 4 vv 1-2a & 2 Thessalians 3 vv 6-13 9.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Horstead 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Hainford 11.00am Morning Prayer at St John the Baptist, Coltishall 11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham 3.00-5.00pm Family Fun Church (aka Messy Church) at Horstead Tithe Barn – all welcome for FUN, CRAFT, WORSHIP & TEA! Thursday 21 st November Reading; Mark 8 vv 1-13 10.00am Informal BCP Holy Communion at Brooke House, Hainford Rd, Sunday 24 th November CHRIST THE KING Readings; Colossians 1 vv 11-20 & Luke 23 vv 33-43 9.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Hainford 9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints, Horstead 10.30am Family Service at St Swithins, Frettenham 11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall. 6.00pm Evensong at St Margaret’s, Stratton Strawless Sunday 1 st December ADVENT SUNDAY Readings; Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-end & Matthew 24:36-44 10.00am Benefice Holy Communion at St. Swithin's Frettenham. (No services at other churches

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

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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 2 nd Nov by Margaret Riley Remembering departed relatives and friend on “All Souls Day”

W/C 24 th Nov by Rosemary & Dave Remembering Audrey Powley on her 89 th Birthday who passed away on 18 th September

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.

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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 7.00 - 9.00pm Line Dancing Glenda/Shelia 890708 / 279294 Wednesday 7.30 - 10.30pm Jubilee Players Ros Chamberlin 736287 Wednesday (3 rd ) 10.00 - 11.30am Baby & Toddler Group Michelle 568604 Wednesday 12.30 - 2.00pm Healthy Lower Back Yoga Kerry Radley 784705 Thursday 7.30 - 10.30pm Ballroom Dancing Dave Cox 737907 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 Friday Ballroom & Latin Dancing for Improvers 7.00- 8.00 pm Saturday Zumba 10.30 - 11.30pm The Lounge 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 1st Coltishall Rainbows 6.00 - 7.00 pm 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 3rd Wednesday Coltishall and Horstead WI 7.30 - 10.00pm 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 Editors Secretary (Chairman) Philippa Weightman, 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead, NR12 7LY 737962 Treasurer Anne Gilbert, 12 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 737577 Compilation David Pye, 6 Frettenham Road, Horstead, NR12 7LB 738599 Sub Editor Susie Bunn, 9 Hancock Close, Coltishall, NR12 7HS 739215 Sub Editor Gemma Carter, 2 Willow Cottages, 33, High Street, Coltishall, NR12 7AA 736976 Advertising Copy Derek Allday, 13 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 738032 Distribution Mike Hewitt, 21 White Lion Road, Coltishall, NR12 7AS 738470 Hon. Ind. Accountant Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, Coltishall, NR127AA 738577 The Marlpit E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.themarlpit.com Please contact The Marlpit Editors between 10.00 am & 9.00 pm

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