Directory for the Parish of Methwold 2010-11 Introduction This directory has been compiled for the residents of the Parish of Methwold in order to give a quick guide to the facilities, activities and businesses in the surrounding area. We publish once a year and ask that you will keep it beside your phone for quick reference. We try to make it as comprehensive as possible and ask that, if you have any information you want added to the next issue or if you have a club or business that has been omitted, please contact us and we will be pleased to include it it next years directory.

Methwold Times Tel:01366 727462

INDEX

Matters of Interest 4 Library 5 Post Office 5 Religion 5 Doctors & Vetinary Surgery 6 Travel Information 6 Schools & Education 6 General Information 7 Local Government Administration 8 Classified Advertisments 13 Sports Organisations 19 Societies Organisations and Clubs 18

Whilst every care has been taken in comiling this directory, and the information con- tained therein it is believed to be correct, the publishers do not hold themselves respon- sible for any inaccuracies. Information given is subject to alteration without notice

2 MATTERS OF INTEREST

CIVIC AMENITY SITE Recycling Centre, Road, , PE33 9DX These Recycling Centres are open part-time. This site will be open from Fridays to Mondays and will be closed from Tuesday to Thursdays (inclusive). Apr-Sept: 8.00am to 6.00pm Oct-Mar: 8.00am to 4.00pm

BOTTLE BANKS By the Social Club, High St, Methwold

REFUSE COLLECTIONS For information call 01553 616200 or email: waste.management@west-.gov.uk. Missed collections should be reported to Serviceteam on 01553 776676 before 12 noon the day after the collection was due

BATCHCROFT TRUST The Thomas Batchcroft Trust was founded by Will dated 21st March 1660. The Trustees meet regu- larly to administer its affairs. The Trust’s primary objective is to provide assistance to the parishioners of Methwold. Applications for assistance are invited through regular advertisments in the Methwold Times. The Trustees also administer the allotments owned by the trust Enquiries regarding any matters related to the Trust should be directed through the Clerk to the Trustees.

DAY CARE CENTRE Methwold Day Centre is run at Methwold Social Club by Age UK to give day-care to older people and people with dementia. It is open Monday to Thursday, 9am until 4.30pm supplying activities, meals and entertainment. For further information please telephone 01366 728880 or email meth- [email protected]

METHWOLD COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP Methwold Community Action Group was set up after the successful Methwold Post Office project was completed. It provides help and support to newly formed community interest groups and proj- ects. Offering various support services and facilities to help them become established and flourish. New groups and projects are identified by residents of the parish to meet local needs. Contact Phill Barnes on 01366 727535

METHWOLD MARKET Methwold has boasted a market for some 1200 years. A Royal Charter granted in 1618 reintroduced the Tuesday market. A market is still held in the High Street every Monday, including Bank Holidays, starting at 10am. It is also open for viewing on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am - 12noon. For infor- mation contact Simon Reeves on 07889 827981

METHWOLD SOCIAL CLUB The Social Club is situated in the High Street. As well as social areas with a licenced bar it acts as host for many clubs, activities and sports. For details contact the Club Steward on 01366 728703 (evenings only)

WEB SITE www.btinternet.com/~methwold.homepage Webmaster - Colin Marsland, tel: 01366 728170

3 LIBRARY TIMES Methwold Every two weeks on a Tuesday from 5th October 2010 13.30 - 13.45 The Cock 13.50 - 14.15 Lancaster Close 14.20 - 14.40 Globe Street 14.45 - 15.00 Herbert Drive 15.40 - 15.55 Elders Place 16.00 - 16.20 Red House Methwold Hythe Every two weeks on a Tuesday from 5th October 2010 15.10 - 15.20 Council Houses 15.25 - 15.35 Green Man Brookville Every third week on a Friday from 8th October 2010 14.45 - 15.15 The Café

POST OFFICE

RELIGION

Church of Rev. Joan Horan Tel:01842 828034 St George’s Church High e.mail:[email protected]. St, Methwold PCC Secretary: Colin Marsland (01366-728170) Church keys from Bob & Madge Watts, Brumblebarn Farm, 10 Hythe Road, Methwold, 01366-728211.

Methodist DOCTORS Drs Hughes, Sagar & Pullen The Surgery, Old Brandon Road, IP26 7AY Tel: 01842 828481 Precription Orders: 01842 829738 www.feltwellsurgery.co.uk

METHWOLD SURGERY

Monday - 11.00 to 12.00 (by appointment only)

Thursday - 08.30 to 09.30 (by appointment only)

These surgeries are bookable by appointment only for patients who live in Methwold and are unable to travel to Feltwell. It would be greatly appreciated if patients only attended with minor illnesses. If you have a condition that requires a more detailed consultation, please make an appointment at Feltwell Surgery, where the doctors have the facilities to assess you accurately and in more depth.

MEDICATION COLLECTION

Monday - 16.00 to 16.30 Friday - 16.00 to 16.30

VETINARY SURGEON

Paul Jarman, The Veterinary Surgery, 2 Short Beck, Feltwell, IP26 4AD SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Methwold Primary School Dutchy of Lancaster Tel: 01366 728280 e.mail: [email protected]

Methwold High School Range of community sports clubs, adult education courses and facilities for hire including Multi Use Games Area (Floodlit), Tennis / Netball / Football Courts, Cricket Nets, Foot- ball, Hockey & Rugby Pitches, ICT Suites, Gymnasium, School Hall, Community Li- brary (open Wednesdays from 3.30pm), Food Technology Suite, Community Sport & Enterprise Centre (with Kitchen, Conference Facilities and Community Room and Chang- ing Rooms) Contact Hire of Facilities, please change contact details to me Miss Sara Clark (Site Man- ager) 01366 728333 email [email protected] Adult Education To find out about or book onto existing Courses, phone 0344 800 8002 or enquire at www.norfolk.gov.uk/adulteducation To suggest new ideas for Courses, please email [email protected] or phone Chris on 01553 772766

5 GENERAL INFORMATION

Police Police Station 0845 456 4567 63 London Road, Downham Market

Doctors Methwold Surgery 01842 828481 Precription Line 01842 829738 Boughton Surgery 01366 500331 Prescriptions Line 01366 500303

Hospitals Queen Elizabeth (King’s Lynn) 01553 613 613 West Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds) 01284 713000 Norfolk & Norwich 01603 286 286

Utilities Anglia Water Emergency Service (24hrs) 0845 714 5145 Eastern Electricity Emergency Service (EDF) 0800 783 8838 British Telecom Emergency Service 0800 800 151

Advice Age Concern 0845 769 7555 & Help Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 1111 Careline 01553 760671 Childline 0800 11 11 Citizens Advice Bureau Brandon 01842 811511 Night Owls (night)- for non-emergency service help 0844 800 8014 Swift (day) for the 65+ 0844 800 8014 NHS Direct 01553 733812 Relate Marriage Guidance 07000 784985 R.S.P.C.A. 0845 790 9090 Samaritans 0845 456 4567 Safer Neighbourhoods 0844 800 8014 Social Services Norfolk - all enquiries 01553 669 300 Trading Standards 08454 040506 01366 727535 Home Watch Home Watch - Phill Barnes

6 LOCAL GOVERNMENT & ADMINISTRATION Elizabeth Truss MP Shirley House 01760 336633 23 London St, Swaffham www.christopherfraser.com

Norfolk County Council - Feltwell Division Anthony Maurice White Daytona, 01366 502133 Whittington Hill [email protected] Whittington PE33 9TE

Borough Council of King’s Lynn - Denton Ward Michael Peake Marmick Cottage 01366 500206 (day) Fen Rd, 01366 501459 (evening) PE33 9QP cllr.mick.peake@west- norfolk.gov.uk Martin Storey White Oaks 01842 828016 17 South St, cllr.martin.storey@west- Hockwold IP26 4JG norfolk.gov.uk

Adrian Lawrence Muriels Farm 01842 829809 Old Methwold Rd cllr.adrian.lawrence@west-nor- Feltwell IP26 4DX folk.gov.uk

Contact Numbers for Methwold Parish Council

Parish Council Clerk Jane Scarrott . Tel: 01366 727150 e.mail - [email protected]

Chair of the Council Robin Hood Tel:01366 728761

Council Members: Mrs Beryl Horton Tel: 01366 Mr C Neville Tel: 01366 728356 Mr D Wortley Tel: 01366 727114 Mrs M Wortley Tel: 01366 Methwold Parish Council meet in the Fenton Rooms on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30pm

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12 LOCAL GOVERNMENT & ADMINISTRATION

Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk King’s Court Chapel Street King’Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EX

Tel: 01553 616200 Minicom 01553 616705; DX 57825 KING’S LYNN www.west-norfolk.gov.uk

Mud/Debris on Highway 01553 778000 Abandoned Cars 01553 616335 Street Lighting 0844 8008008 Bulky Item Collection Service 01553 776676 Uncollected Refuse/Missed Bins 01553 776676 Housing Options (advicefor the homeless) 01553 616200 Neighbourhood Nuisance 01553 616200 Pest Control 01553 616200 Health & Safety Executive 01553 616200 Careline Alarms 01553 760671 Planning Dept 01553 616314 Housing Benefit 01553 616200

13 LOCAL BUSINESSES NAME ADDRESS MOBILE/EMAIL PHONE ACCOUNTANT Sheila Barnes Accountancy Lion House, Globe St 01366 727535 AERIAL INSTALLATION DW TV Aerials 07752 587111 01366 728403 John Slater [email protected] 01842 860475 ARTIST Emma Marshall 8 Stoke Rd, Methwold 01366 727041 Vulcan Portraits www. vulcanportraits.co.uk 01366 728464 BEAUTY THERAPY Debbie Harwood-Brown 01366 728212 Kim Taylor Hythe Court Spa, Hythe Rd 07798 636569 01366 727063 BED & BREAKFAST Magdalen House www.magdalenhouse.co.uk 01366 727255 BUILDERS E.J. Billmen 07799 087286 01366 727331 C.P. Smith 07798 755752 01366 728060 Geoff Roberts 07909 953510 01366 728359 LB Groundworks & Builder 07787 165726 01366 727016 Stannard 07960 774208 01842 810199 BUTCHERS Gary Boyce 25a High Street, Methwold garyboycebutchers@btcon- 01366 728512 CAR REPAIRS C.J. Wortley 01366 728426 Overland(Vehicle Services) The Glebe Workshops, Bran- www.overlandvehicles.com 01366 728119 CAR SALES Randbmotors Ltd Cock Garage, Brandon Rd 01366 728395 CARPENTER Karl Butters 07836 248058 01366 727139 CATERING SERVICES K.J.Catering Services [email protected] 01366 728858 CARAVAN SITES Warren House Caravan Park Brandon Road 01366 728238 CESSPIT EMPTYING Dick Fendick 01366 728852 CHILD MINDER Kelly’s Kids Childminding 07909 708209 01366 727490 CHIROPODIST Alison Layton 07904 684959 Businesses names in bold are based within the parish 14 CLEANING SERVICES A & J Edwards 69 Hythe Rd 07798 634029 01366 728722 Elite 07926 073609 01366 728183 Smile & Shine 07818 024348 01366 728857 COAL MERCHANTS Brian Cater www.bryancater.co.uk 01366 728342 CURTAINS Alternative Curtain 07798 801165 01366 727656 DIGGER HIRE Stannard 07960 774208 01842 810199 DIGITAL IMAGING Digital Imaging Services 07940 337797 01366 727535 DRIVING Younge Learners 07733 106327 01366 728867 ELECTRICIANS Brunning Electrical www.brunningelectrical.com brun- 077370698117 www.brun- 01842 812484 Environmental Installation Services 07831 823633 01366 727656 Warren Lodge, Scotts Lane, B’ville J&M Appliance Repair 0800 6783225 01842 762255 ENGRAVERS A&J 55b High St, Brandon www.haveitengraved.co. 01842 813522 ENTERTAINMENT Wanderers Roadshow 01366 728403 FARMS Elm Farm Old Severalls Rd 01366 728242 W. Wortley &Sons Thornham Rd 01366 728246 FENCING JW Fencing 07773 981545 01366 727851 FISH & CHIP SHOP Rumbles 44 High St, Methwold 01366 727011 The Fish Piper 43 High St, Feltwell 01842 828878 FOOT CARE SPECIALIST Frances Ware MCFHP. MAFHP 01366 728371 FUNERAL DIRECTORS P.R.Bowers & Sons Cott,Methwold Rd, North- 07796 780270 01366 727432 wold R.H.Bond Salisbury Hse, Lynn Rd, 07861 671325 01366 500241 GARAGE DOORS Fenland Garage Doors Westgate St, www.fenlanddoors.co.uk 01366 378481 GARDEN SERVICES DW Garden Services 07752 587111 01366 728403 Greg’s 01366 328457 Jacob Bunyan [email protected] 07724 040216 01366 728229

Businesses names in bold are based within the parish 15 LOCAL BUSINESSES (cont.) GARDEN SERVIES (cont) JP Services 01366 728002 Rockery Stone www.bryancater.co.uk 01366 728342 Taffys 01366 728002 GAS (CALOR) Warren House Caravan Park Brandon Road 01366 728238 GROUNDWORKS EJK 07795 088926 01842 878169 JM Harris 01842 828114 L.B.Groundworks 07787 165726 01366 727016 HALL RENTAL St George's Complex High St, Methwold 01366 728722 HEALTH Osteoporosis Screening www.norfolk.clara.net 01366 728970 JEWELLER Lee Jewelery [email protected] 01366 727567 KEY CUTTING A&J 55b High St, Brandon 01842 813522 KITCHEN FITTERS Newrooms The Workshops,Brandon Rd www.newrooms.tv 01366 727417 LOCKSMITH (mobile) Brecklocks 07734 304614 01842 763836 LOGS Hardwood logs 0780 3241211 01842 827405 MUSIC TEACHER Russell McKie 01366 727014 PEST CONTROL Ashman Pest Control 01366 728451 Graham Smith & Sons 07946 733188 01842 879904 PET CARE Country Retreat Boarding Whitdyke Farm, Hockwold www.countryretreatcattery. 01842 829099 Cattery co .uk Prospect Kennels & Cattery. Severalls Rd, Methwold Hythe 07760 161913 01366 728307 Topp Knotts Dog Grooming [email protected] 01366 727969 PLUMBERS A B Rowley 07796 105060 01760 441519 AS 07872 165716 01842 750582 DJK 07985 067095 01842 828302 D.T.Rolfe 07957 463142 01842 761614 James Henry 07780 113716 01366 727148 RS Plumbing 07923 610270 POOL & JACUZZI Pool & Jacuzzi Hire Hythe Court Spa, Hythe Rd 07798 636569 01366 727063

Businesses names in bold are based within the parish LOCAL BUSINESSES (cont.) PRESCHOOL Methwold Nursery 39 Stoke Rd 01366 728419 REMOVALS & STORAGE Arrowpak www.arrowpak.co.uk 0800 136332 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Homestyles 07538 276782 01366 728112 Lanacross properties 15 Holders Lane, Brookville 07769 844780 Taffys 01366 728002 TPF Property Maintenance 07765 952005 01366 728881 PUBLIC HOUSES Green Man Methwold Hythe 01366 728537 The George High St, Methwold www.thegeorgeatmethwold.com 01366 727860 ROOFING Worzels Roofing www,worzelsroofing.co.uk 01760 755024 SELF STORAGE Sandbox Fengate Drove, www.sandboxselfstorage.com 07879 418059 SHOE REPAIRS A&J 55b Brandon High St www.haveitengraved.co. 01842 813522 SPECTACLES Eye Care 07768 867692 01366 728154 SPORT Kim Taylor Yoga Hythe Court Spa, Hythe Rd 07800 636569 01366 727063 Traditional Yoga 01842 879694 TAXIS Bob’s Taxis 18 Mill Lane, Hockwold 07831 514541 01842 828471 Weeting Cars [email protected] 01842 810436 TILES Northwold Tile Centre High St, Northwold 01366 728325 TIMBER Stoke Ferry Timber Boughton Rd, Stoke Ferry www.stokeferrytimber.com 01366 500505 TRAILERS Fenland Trailers Ltd 01366 728426 TV SERVICES D.E.T. TV 01842 860475 UTILITIES Utility Warehouse www.telecomplus.org.uk/c46954 0808 1080906 WEED CONTROL Complete Weed Con- [email protected] 01366 728110 WILL WRITING Just Inheritance 0800 0435542

17 LOCAL BUSINESSES (cont.) WINDOW CLEANING Glass Act 07904 469304 01366 727580 WINDOWS S&W Plastics www.sw-plastics.co.uk 01760 725002 Spa UPVC Products 0800 8495790 01366 727364

CLUBS All Sorts - Ladies Group, meeting at Methwold Social Club on the third Thursday of month. Contact Freda Lakey on 01366 728138 Beaver Scouts - For boys aged 6-8yrs meeting Tuesdays at 6.30pm at Scout HQ, Stoke Rd. Contact Jean Dennett on 01366 728209 for details Busy Bees Club - Meet on Mondays at 2pm in the Fenton Rooms. Cub Scouts - For boys aged 8-10½yrs meeting Wednesdays at 6.30pm at Scout HQ, Stoke Rd. Con- tact Jean Dennett on 01366 728209 for details Latin & Ballroom Dance - Wednesdays 7pm-9pm from September. Contact Jon Winn (Assistant Headteacher - Community) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected] Methwold Church Choir - Contact Dr Nesbitt on 01842 828956 for more information Methwold Community Action Group - Contact Phill Barnes on 01366 727535 Methwold Handbell Ringers - meet at St Georges Church on Fridays from 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Gillian Giles on 01366 728379 Methwold History Group - Meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Fenton Rms. Contact Chris Stone on 01366 728478 for more information. Methwold in Bloom- Contact Chris Stone on 01366 728478 for details. Methwold Investment Club - Contact Judie Clements on 01366 728926 for details. Methwold Ladies Group - Meet at The Fenton Rooms 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of month Contact Mo Truss - 01366 727462 Methwold Scouts - age 10½-14½. Scouts meet on Thurdays at 7pm at Scout HQ, Stoke Rd. Con- tact Jean Dennett on 01366 728209 for details Methwold St. George's Church Tower Bellringers - meet on Wednesday 7.30-9.00 pm. Contact : Alan Burbridge, 01366-727002. West Norfolk Aviation Society - Meetings are held at the Methwold Social Club, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30p. Contact contact John Newton on 01842 879210 or http://www.spanglefish.com/WestNorfolkAviationSociety

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Ballroom& Latin American dancing - Methwold High School Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Community Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected] Community Tennis Club - Methwold High School Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Community Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected] Judo - Methwold High School Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Community Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected]

Methwold Badminton Club - Meet in St Georges Hall from Sepember to April on Thursdays at 7pm. For more information call Christine Dungay on 01366 383342

Methwold Carpet Bowls Club- Meet in St Georges Hall from Sepember to May on Tuesdays at 7.15pm. For more information call Geoff Oakley on 01366 728766 Methwold Ladies Netball- Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Community Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected]

Methwold Rovers Football - Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Community Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected] Methwold Social Club Darts Team, Pool Team & Snooker Team - Contact Club Steward on 01366 728703 (evenings only) Shuttlers Badminton - Methwold High School Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Com- munity Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected] Table-tennis - Methwold High School Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Community Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected] Tai-Chi - Methwold High School Contact James Spurgeon (Director of PE and Community Sport) (01366) 728333 email: [email protected]

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