FREEREEPHAM LIFE YOUR Community Newspaper www.reephamlife.co.uk No. 1 March 2013 Economic strategy to support market towns
AS PART of a plan to support the econ- omy of Reepham, a consultation event held on Saturday 2 February at the Bir- ch am Centre was judged a “great suc- cess”. Cambridge-based Ingham Pinnock As- sociates, who have been appointed to prepare the Reepham Economic Strategy, backed by Broadland District Council’s Recession Mitigation Fund, said: “We were delighted with the level of interest in the event and estimate that between 150 and 200 people attended throughout the morning.” The economic development and regen- ‘Reepham is still a thriving market town with a real sense of community’ eration consultancy has now collated all of the comments received, which are be- ditional rural market town, and identify local traders. ing fed into an analysis of economic and small-scale projects and programmes “These issues and many others are even community issues in Reepham. that can help the town sustain its impor- more acute in rural areas that lack infra- “The interest in the event and the cre- tant role while retaining its character. structure and services and are often ativity of ideas put forward on the day Ross Ingham said the fund will be used over looked in favour of larger towns and speaks volumes about residents’ love for to give practical advice to support the lo- cities,” said Mr Ingham. “Reepham is still their town,” the consultants continued. cal economy: “While recognising that a thriving market town with a real sense “There was a clear passion to support and Reepham is successful, there are chal- of community. But there are real trends preserve what is best about Reepham and lenges ahead, particularly for the inde- out there.” a recognition that any changes need to pendent business sector, which con- Kate Pinnock added: “There are gen- add to what is special about the town.” tributes so much to the town.” uine mechanisms, funds and tools avail- Broadland’s Recession Mitigation Fund On a national level, traditional town able that we can highlight.” was created at the height of the financial centres are vulnerable due to increased A Town Team has been established crisis and has been supporting businesses competition from the internet and super- comprising representatives from local and communities across the district by de- markets, which has been exacerbated by community organisations to help produce veloping projects to help drive local eco- the double-dip recession and contracting a strategy over the coming months. The nomic growth and combat the national disposable income. consultants are in the process of detailed downturn. This fragility was demonstrated in research and consultation, and spending Ingham Pinnock’s brief is to take a fresh Reepham last year by the impact of the time in the town meeting local people, look at the economy of Reepham, a tra- temporary closure of the HSBC bank on businesses and groups.
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A community newspaper is reborn Reepham Life is published by Reepham Community Press WELCOME to the first edition of Reepham EDITOR Geoff Fisher Life, the new community newspaper for Reepham and district. from the editor ADVERTISING Judy Holland Building on the foundation of the Ayl- GEOFF FISHER DISTRIBUTION Tim Fryer sham & Reepham Times, which ceased publication almost 12 months ago, and out the fantastic support of businesses, WEBSITE Jeremy Brockman its predecessors, this newspaper aims to the newspaper would not have happened Printed by: Reprographics Department, fill a gap in the market and become a tru- at all, so do support all these advertisers. Reepham High School & College ly local newspaper for the local commu- If your business would like to showcase nity by local people. its products or services in future editions, EDITORIAL ADDRESS We promise an independent, unbiased please do not hesitate to get in touch. Reepham Community Press presentation of the news affecting the Meanwhile, community, social and Homerton House, 74 Cawston Road town – the good and not so good. sport ing groups are invited to contribute Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4LT Published by Reepham Community news and information about their regular Tel: 01603 308158 Press, this free monthly newspaper (10 activities and events. Email: [email protected] issues a year) is being distributed to more The launch of Reepham Life has certain- Web: www.reephamlife.co.uk than 1,200 homes throughout Reepham ly created a buzz within the town, and The views expressed in Reepham with additional distribution points within we have been inundated with messages Life are not necessarily those of the the town and in outlying villages, circu- of good wishes and offers of assistance Publishers or the Editor lating to as many as 3,500 readers. for this exciting venture. We look forward All material is strictly copyright and all As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we to exceeding your expectations. rights reserved are seeking volunteers to help with all as- Geoff Fisher, Editor. Tel: 01603 308158 pects of publishing. Email: [email protected] All materials submitted for You can contribute an article or a re- publication, including letters to the port; write a letter to the editor; provide editor, may be edited for reasons of space photographs, past or present; design ad- Beaver Scouts leader wanted vertisements; help out with the delivery OWING to a large increase in the number Reepham Life, a free monthly of the newspaper to remote households; of young members in our Beaver Scouts, newspaper, is sponsored by or just suggest ideas for stories or other we are looking for an adult that could join Reepham Town Council and the publishing activities. us as a leader in this section. All training launch financially supported by With so much happening in and is given free, and all we ask for is a few Broadland District Council’s Small Grants Fund around the town at present, it is now cru- hours of your time each week to help our cial to keep the whole community better young people enjoy the fun and friend- informed: Reepham Life will be an impor- ship offered in scouting. tant part of that process. Contact Leslie Tooley, 2nd Reepham If you are connected to the internet, Scout Group, 01603 870701. please visit our brand new website – www.reephamlife.co.uk – which has all the news as it happens, as well as MP visits Reepham High School and College details of forthcoming events and listings of community groups and local business- NORMAN Lamb, MP for North Norfolk es. You can even sign up to receive an and Minister of State at the Department electronic copy of Reepham Life every is- of Health, visited Reepham High School sue in addition to regular email updates. and College on 8 February. Particular thanks go to Reepham Town During his visit, Mr Lamb made a tour Council for their foresight and generous of the school and college, popping into first-year funding to help get this project several lessons, including A-level English off the ground. We also thank Broadland (right). District Council’s Small Grant Fund for fi- He also took part in a “questions and nancial support for the launch. answers” session, facing what he de- Of course, printing and door-to-door scribed as “impressive” questions from a the Principal’s Council, including the distribution is a costly exercise, and with- panel of students comprising members of newly appointed head boy and head girl.
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Refurbishment work to start at GP surgeries THE Reepham and Aylsham surgeries of Dr B Kelly & Partners will be undergoing some refurbishment works over the next few weeks. This will involve new flooring and sinks for treatment, prep and some consulting rooms. Understandably, there will be some dis- ruption to services during this time: the phlebotomy service may not be available for the first week of work, 25 February to 4 March at the Reepham surgery and 25 February to 11 March at the Aylsham surgery. Forms will be given to patients who are happy to go to Cromer or the Norfolk & Norwich hospital phlebotomy service (the INR clinics will still be provided). For Aylsham surgery patients, the healthcare assistant has been moved to the ACT building in St Michaels Avenue so that patients can be seen there. The reception areas at both surgeries are also being refurbished and although there may be times when the reception desk is located elsewhere from the front been agreed by the Norfolk Primary Care ience that may be caused during this time, lobby, staff will be on hand to help and Trust with an end date of 31 March 2013. but hope you will agree with us that it advise patients during this busy process. According to a message from the prac- will all be worthwhile when the work is The refurbishment work has recently tice: “We do apologise for any inconven- completed.”
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Congratulations from the Town Council ON behalf of Reepham Town Council, I would like to congratulate all con- cerned on the publication of this, the first issue of the new community newspaper Reepham Life. Ever since the demise of the Ayl- sham & Reepham Times the residents of Reepham have lacked a means of keeping in touch with local organisa- tions and events, of keeping abreast of local developments and of express- ing their views on local matters. This new publication should more than fill Campervans take up so much parking space that gap. WHY are there always so many campervans parked in the Station Road The next few months, or even car park? I counted four the other day. They are left there all day and years, will see changes in and around overnight for days on end. There is not enough parking space at certain Reepham from, amongst other things, times during the week as it is. the recommendations for economic Do the owners think they can just use the car park as free long-term stor- development from the Town Team,
age? Why don’t they park them in their own drives or outside their own @reephamlife.co.uk the proposed development of the old houses? There should be a time limit or they should be clamped. I hope Reepham station site and possible the council will do something about this. housing developments elsewhere, Reepham Resident (name and address supplied) and we, at the Town Council, will be keeping you abreast of these, and oth- Station Road car park is looked after by Reepham Town Council on er changes, through the pages of Reep- behalf of Broadland District Council. It is the Town Council’s understanding ham Life.
that at least one of the vehicles, and possibly more, parked in this car park letters But this should not be just a one-way belong to residents who live in the town centre who don’t have the ad- flow of information because you will vantage of off-road parking. Reepham Town Council have not received be able to use these pages to express any complaints about parking problems in the Station Road car park and your views, canvass support for your have now contacted Broadland District Council for advice. local initiatives and raise issues that you Jo Boxall, Reepham Town Clerk think the Town Council could, or should, be supporting you with. As a business community we must Website looks great I can only wish the publishers all the recognise the need for change, adapt YOUR community website looks great! success for the future of this commu- what we do to meet those changes You often take it for granted how nity newspaper and I look forward to and therefore survive. much can be happening in the local the next and subsequent issues. Publications like this will help us to area, so it’s good to see it all collated L. J. Paterson, Chairman showcase our businesses and spread in one place. By the way, the snow Reepham Town Council the word about the amazing products man/bear you’ve got on there is fan- and services being created in Reep- tastic. I’m hoping for more snow now Businesses need to change ham – often behind closed doors. so I can give one a go myself! ON behalf of the Reepham Chamber I have been amazed during my Tom Gatenby, Squashed Pixel, of Commerce I would like to thank tenure to find the breadth and quality Wilsden, Bradford, West Yorkshire you and your team and tell you how of businesses operating around our much I welcome the launch of this community, and also the level to So much information newspaper. which many are prepared to get in- MAY I just say that if the Reepham Life This is an excellent initiative to im- volved in helping with the many as- newspaper is as informative as the web- prove communications in the town, to pects of community life. site, you are certain of success. I can- showcase what is happening in Reep- I firmly believe that you cannot have not believe how much information I ham and all of the best bits about what communities without businesses and found out within a short time! makes this place where we live and you cannot have businesses without Barry Barker work so special. the community around them. Reepham Town Bowls Club While there are many challenges af- I hope that this community venture fecting market towns like ours, I will help to solidify those links and firmly believe that Reepham is well bring positive change. TWEETS placed to take advantage of all of the James Ellis, Chairman tweet your views to @reephamlife opportunities out there, too. Reepham Chamber of Commerce www.reephamlife.co.uk 6 Reepham Life, March 2013 news Proposal for up to ninety new houses on Dereham Road A FULL planning application is expected to be made within the next few months for building up to 90 new houses in Reepham on land either side of the B1145 Dereham Road on the main, western ap- proach to the town. Addressing the Reepham Town Council Planning Committee meeting on 29 Jan- uary, James Rennie, director – urban de- sign & masterplanning, Savills UK, said the development would provide a range Existing vehicular access to the proposed development site on Dereham Road of housing types and will include a pro- portion of “affordable” housing. the proposed site in terms of overall de- throughout the design and planning Iceni Developments of Norwich has sign, layout, access, amount and position process. We can’t be any more open been engaged as the property developer, of open space, etc. about our discussions,” he said. while Fielden+Mawson, also of Norwich, “We want people to come along and be With a total area of 3.91 hectares, the have been appointed as the architects. involved in this project; it will not neces- land, which is owned by Michael Buxton, The proposal could include the provi- sarily mean they support development,” forms part of “Reepham 2”, one of sion of land for possible expansion of the said Mr Rennie. He added that, having Broadland District Council’s shortlisted doctors’ surgery on Smuggler’s Lane. An- analysed the opinions expressed and sites under the proposed Local Develop- other idea being floated is to create a new making any changes to the scheme, a one- ment Framework. However, a series of recreation area for Reepham, in an area day public exhibition would also be held. delays could mean that the LDF may not of woodland off Kerdiston Road. Discus- After any further alterations, it is pro- be finalised until late 2014. sions are also ongoing with Broadland posed that the final plans will be present- In its December 2011 submission to District Council’s planning department. ed to the Town Council prior to formal Broadland’s LDF consultation process, As part of the consultation and engage- submission of a detailed planning appli- Reepham Town Council objected to any ment process, Iceni Developments will cation, which is provisionally targeted for development on both the Reepham 1 hold a public consultation event at the July, “although this is still subject to (Cawston Road/Wood Dalling Road) Old Brewery House Hotel from 4 pm to change”, Mr Rennie pointed out. and Reepham 2 (B1145 Dereham Road) 9 pm on Thursday 7 March. “Our client, a resident of Reepham, is shortlisted sites, which it argued would This will provide an update on the committed to continuing to undertake result in “a detrimental impact upon the plans and aim to get people’s views on meaningful consultation and engagement town and are unsustainable”.
Are verbal contracts legally binding?
IT’S often thought that a contract has to my client needed to claim under the be in writing – this is not so (unless it is terms of the contract. dealing with land). legal view Court proceedings and plenty of legal A recent Court of Appeal decision con- DAVID LAWS arguments followed based on the evi- cerning a popular sauce known as Reg- dence (including the draft written con- gae Reggae Sauce was a reminder of A few years ago I represented a com- tract). It was proved that an oral contract some of the issues surrounding oral con- pany client who had unwittingly entered existed and ultimately matters were re- tracts. One party claimed to have invent- into a multi-million pound oral contract. solved by agreement through mediation. ed the product and another claimed un- I say “unwittingly” because a written con- In summary, the terms of a written der a verbal contract that the recipe was tract had been drafted, but was never ap- contract are easier to prove (even if it’s his. As it happened the latter lost proved by the parties and never signed. just an exchange of letters), but a verbal through a lack of credible evidence, but Because of the pressure on everyone to contract can also be proved – but this would not always be the case. get on with things, they’d carried on re- usually with more difficulty and cost. The film producer Samuel Goldwyn gardless without anyone realising there To discuss any of the above or for help once said: “an oral contract is as good was no written contract governing the sit- with your legal affairs, call David Laws – as the paper it’s written on” – a cynical uation. Solicitor on 01603 871126 or 07933 149810, view maybe, but a contract does not All would probably have been fine if or visit www.davidlaws-solicitor.com have to be in writing. As long as there not for the fact that an expensive piece is enough evidence to support the exis- of equipment became damaged during tence and terms of a verbal contract, it operations causing things to go seriously will be just as legally binding. wrong. That led to substantial losses that www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, March 2013 7 YOUR COUNCIL MATTERS
A DISGRUNTLED citizen once wrote a blunt letter to a Gov- ernment official and finished it, “You have the Honour, Sir, Your Town Council to Remain My Obedient Servant”. He was right; everyone in Chairman: Les Paterson Lynn Hilton government, national or local, is there to serve their fellow Deputy Chairman: James Joyce citizens. Chris Wheeler (Broadland (Norfolk County Councillor) As your councillors, we are no exception. However, to serve District Councillor) David Patience you well we need you to tell us what you want for Reepham. Sara Birtles Edwin Rose That’s why the Council is supporting Reepham Life by con- Mike Cowdrey Andrea Wilson tributing the “Your Council Matters” page each month. Giles Cutts Anne Woollett It’s our chance to tell you what we’re doing and why, and Town Clerk: Jo Boxall Finance Officer: Judith Flack it’s your chance to tell us what you think. Tell us bluntly by text, tweet, email or on the back of a cigarette packet if need Reepham Town Council (RTC) works at the grass-roots of local government, with Broadland District Council and Norfolk be (contact details at the bottom of this page). County Council, to provide local services. It has 12 councillors, elected or co-opted to the Council and Ten years after employs a Town Clerk to administer RTC business, and a In 2003 Reepham Town Council sent a Finance Officer to run the accounts; both provide expert questionnaire to every household “to de- advice. RTC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, termine issues of concern to the residents except August, and all decisions must be made at these of Reepham and an action plan for the fu- meetings. ture”. The results were published in the RTC’s responsibilities include commenting on planning Report of the Town Appraisal 2003. applications, maintaining the cemeteries, the public toilets In the 10 years after that appraisal there and services such as dog and litter bins, notice-boards, etc. have been many changes and many RTC also owns or controls assets for the community, including: the Town Hall; Stimpson’s Piece; three allotment more are being considered, so it is right that we ask you sites; the Market Place, which the Council owns; street again what you want for your town so that we can truly rep- lighting; and Overton Way green space and play equipment. resent your wishes. If you need to contact the Council about any of the above This time we shall not conduct a one-off survey; we’ll use (e.g. to report a defect), or would like do your bit for Reepham Reepham Life to have an ongoing public debate on what our as a councillor (there is currently one vacancy), please write town does and doesn’t need. We’ll use the 2003 appraisal or telephone the Town Clerk at: Town Hall, Church Street, as a starting point to put a different issue to you each month Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4JW. Tel: 01603 873355. under the heading “If you ask me”, and we’ll report your ar- Email: [email protected] guments, ideas and opinions on each topic. Web: http://reephamtc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk The 2003 survey asked questions on the following topics: tourism, transport, traffic, the need for affordable housing, A better place to live shopping, recreational facilities, facilities for children and This is where we ask you to help us make our town a better young people, crime and anti-social behaviour, provision for place to live. The first request is to dog-walkers. The Council disabled people, and whether Reepham should have a wind provides a lot of “dog poo” bins and has them emptied reg- turbine. ularly at the community’s expense. If you think that there are new topics that we should ask If your dog poos where people walk, please “bag it and the community’s views on, let us know. bin it”. If you don’t, you are committing an offence, wasting everyone’s hard-earned council tax and spoiling other peo- If you ask me… ple’s enjoyment. The 2003 survey asked whether tourism should be encour- If you don’t have a poo-bag (of course, it happens some- aged and, if so, what kind of accommodation and facilities times), please take a few seconds to find a stick and flick should be developed and for what activities. What do you the poo under a hedge, into a field or where someone else think in 2013? won’t tread in it. If you can’t “Bag & Bin”, please “Stick & Flick”! 1. Do we need more tourists? 2. How would you attract tourists? Thank you 3. What puts tourists off visiting Reepham? Finally, the Council would like to thank all the volunteers at Reepham Community Press, and in particular Judy Holland We’ll report the points you make in the next issue of Reep- and Geoff Fisher, for their huge personal commitment in getting ham Life. Reepham Life off the ground as a service to our community.
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, March 2013 9 news Dr Feelgood to headline Reepham Music Festival NOW in its sixth year, Reepham Music Festival is ringing the changes to its Au- gust weekend timetable to offer even more value to festival-goers. In past years, a fringe feature has been craft and food stalls in the Market Place during the day, followed by free bands in the evening after events on the main stages have come to a close. Last year the organisers invited the Town Council to take on the running of events in the Market Place, with the fes- tival still funding the operating costs. The Council did so, but this year, has decided it could not agree to the request to run and pay for these events owing to the lack of volunteers and the large short- fall of income to cover the total costs. Dr Feelgood will be headlining this year’s Reepham 13 Music Festival As a result of this decision, 2013 will see an even greater emphasis on the main public money and relies upon the sup- and even Scotland to be here. And weekend festival (10-11 August) with the port of sponsorship from local businesses, that’s quite a tribute to a small market Saturday night “freebie” being dropped including new principal sponsors Whit- town in the middle of Norfolk.” from the schedule. well & Reepham Railway, and Hansells Ticket price levels held “Traditionally, we’ve Solicitors, with car parking provided by Reepham Festival has decided to hold presented three bands Reepham High School and College. ticket prices at last year’s level, including in the square on the Sat- The festival team are justly proud of the “early-bird” offers up to 14 March. urday night,” explained direct association between town and fes- Tickets are available from Very Nice festival director Steve tival. “It’s Reepham’s largest annual ev - Things in Market Place, Reepham, and Jenkins (right). “The ent, bringing thousands of pounds into Whitwell Station (no booking fee), as well town square stage costs the local economy each year,” Mr Jenkins as from www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk a good deal of money to set up, but be- pointed out. (subject to booking fee). More information cause it generates no income it is very “The event honours the town and re- on ticket prices, line-up, camping, etc., is much a loss leader. flects the spirit within the community, and available on the festival website “And the festival is very much a non- it’s supported by local businesses and or- www.reephamfestival.co.uk profit making, community-based venture, ganisations. Anybody or any organisation interested with net proceeds going to local charities “But at the same time, it reaches out, in managing and running the events in the and costs being met out of local sponsor- bringing visitors from across the country Market Place should contact Reepham ship and ticket sales.” – we know that festival-goers travel Town Council on 01603 873355, or email: Mr Jenkins said this outcome means that from as far afield as the West Midlands [email protected] more resources, time and effort can now go towards making the main elements of the festival even bigger and better. Bowls Club on the lookout for new players Masters of rhythm and blues An early coup for this year’s festival has WITH the bowls season re-commencing along and give it a go. been announced with the confirmation in April, Reepham Town Bowls Club is The Bowls Club would also like to that masters of rhythm and blues Dr Feel- on the lookout for new players. thank the following for their sponsorship good will be taking to the main Rookery If you would like to register your donations for the coming season: The Meadow stage. Perennial crowd-pleasers interest, please get in touch and we will King’s Arms; Blakemore Foundation (via Buster James will also be returning in let you know when we are having our first Spar); Bennetts Electrical; and Clive what has proved, by popular demand, to roll-up, so you can see if you would like Hall, House and Garden Maintenance. be a festival residency each year. to join us for the forthcoming season. We We are always looking for sponsorship, Further acts will be announced shortly, are a small friendly club and welcome both so if anybody else would like to con- combining to offer a multi-genre pro- beginners and more experienced players. tribute, please contact me. We are also gramme of rock, blues, folk, jazz, reggae We are involved in three leagues, looking for raffle prizes, so if you have and classical for all the family, through which means that everybody gets a any unwanted Christmas gifts, etc., I can the afternoon of Saturday and the after- game if they want to play. find a good home for them. noon and early evening of Sunday. We also have friendly games within the Contact: Barry Barker 01603 870337. Reepham Music Festival receives no club, as well as other social events. Come Email: [email protected] www.reephamlife.co.uk 10 Reepham Life, March 2013
Win a £100 competition car club prize Car Club celebrates four years in the driving seat
THE Reepham Car Club, part of the swer the following question: Norfolk Car Club, is celebrating its fourth How many cars does the Norfolk Car anniversary and offers readers of Reepham Club currently have? Life the chance to win a prize worth £100. A. 5 The club has gone from strength to B. 9 strength since its launch in 2009 and con- C. 17 tinues to grow rapidly. The pay-as-you- go service operates in Reepham, Aylsham To enter, send your answer, name, ad- and Norwich, and now has 17 cars and dress, e-mail address and daytime tele- nearly 300 members. It is easy to use – phone number to: simply book online or call and use a [email protected], or by smart card to unlock the car and drive Ever needed a car but don’t want the post to: Reepham Car Club Competition, away. hassle of owning one? This may be c/o Reepham Community Press, Homerton your opportunity People use the car club in many differ- House, 74 Cawston Road, Reepham, Nor- ent ways, including for going to sports, improve air quality and reduce carbon folk NR10 4LT. work, and meeting up with family and emissions. The Norfolk Car Club also The competition closes on 31 March friends. Club member Louisa Dreisin likes takes care of the insurance, maintenance, 2013. The winners will be announced in using it for work: “The car club is won- servicing and cleaning. the May issue of Reepham Life. derful, convenient, green and helpful,” The not-for-profit club receives funding To join the Norfolk Car Club, visit she says.” I really don’t know how we did from Norfolk County Council to continue www.norfolkcarclub.com or call Co-wheels without. For a trip of 280 miles, I can save to make a difference to Reepham’s com- on 0845 602 8030. The car club is also on around £100.” munity – environmentally, economically Facebook and if you “Like” it, you will re- The main benefits are that it reduces and socially. ceive news updates, promotions and event transport costs; enables access to facilities, How to enter information. training, education and employment; At least three lucky readers can win a Norfolk Car Club Terms and Conditions offers easy use of cars 24/7 at rates be- prize worth £100 comprising the £25 join- apply, which are available on request tween £1.50 and £5.10 an hour; and helps ing fee and £75 driving credit. Simply an- from Reepham Community Press.
www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, March 2013 11 news Open meeting to discuss Whitwell Common proposals Photo: Chris Wheeler AN open meeting to discuss future plans for Whitwell Common will be held in St Michael’s, Reepham, on Saturday 9 March from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. The event will provide the opportunity to talk about the management proposals with the trustees, together with a repre- sentative from Natural England and ecol- ogists from Norfolk County Council, which are involved in the management of this Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whitwell Common is one of the last re- maining fragments of spring-fed valley fen in Norfolk and is highly valued for its rare Whitwell Common is one of the last remaining fragments of spring-fed valley fen in Norfolk and interesting flora as well as a wide range of habitats, which attract a large number Natural England and Norfolk County ment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and of mammals, birds and invertebrates. Council both recommend this method as involves submitting a lengthy and detailed The trustees are keen to provide the a long-term sustainable approach and the application. careful management required to conserve trustees are keen to support them. There Before embarking on this process, the and protect this precious site for the ben- would be no reduction to the current trustees would like to discuss these plans efit of all. pedestrian access to the Common, which with all parties interested in the common In recent years the most species-rich would ensure it remains a local resource at the open meeting on 9 March. area of the fen (the southern portion) has for all to enjoy. Contact: Tony Foottit, Chairman, been mowed every year in late summer Fencing common land requires permis- Whitwell Common Trustees Committee. after the flowering season, and the cut- sion from the Department of Environ- Email: [email protected] tings removed to prevent soil enrichment. This prevents scrub encroachment, but it is expensive and does not encourage the WWI exhibition aims to put faces to names range of herbage heights that is important for wildlife. AN exhibition honouring local men who men, and so far has collected more than Further, the present funding scheme for enlisted in the First World War, will be 70 pieces of information. the mowing will cease in 2018. The alter- held in St Michael’s, Reepham, on Satur- The project is still looking for more in- native is to revert to the original method day 16 March from 10 am to 2 pm. formation about the men, where they of vegetation control, i.e. grazing. This is To commemorate those listed on the went after the War, and the effect the War now a frequent choice for maintaining two memorials in St Mary’s and St had on them and their families. these types of habitats, but requires Michael’s, Ron Luton-Brown has started Contact: Ron Luton-Brown 01603 fencing of the area to be grazed. to gather pictures and details of these 871726. Email: [email protected]
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, March 2013 13 news Hampton’s Tea Parlour opens on Norwich Road
Below: Staff at Hampton’s Home & Garden and Tea Parlour (left to right): Angela Nelson, Annie Benton and Suzanne Stainton
A NEW tea parlour has opened at Hamp- evening or on Sunday, she said. pm, with a daily specials board offering ton’s Home & Garden on Norwich Road, The tea room offers a simple selection a varying selection of tempting treats. Reepham. of toasted muffins, croissants, light dishes Beverages include tea, coffee, hot choco- Around 60 people enjoyed a selection and baps, as well as traditional afternoon late, cold drinks, beer, wine and cham- of food and drinks on the first day of trad- tea and cream tea. pagne. ing on Monday, 14 January. All sandwiches are made to order, with And for the more indulgent or for those Proprietor Annie Benton, who launch - cakes and scones made daily on the special occasions, a “pink champagne af- ed the interiors and gift shop in Beaver premises. ternoon tea” is available – a real must for House in September 2011 to sell an eclec- Brunch is served from 11.30 am to 2 “girly” days out. tic mix of “beautiful things for the home and garden”, said she wanted to open a traditional tea room. “We aim to cater to a different market Reepham WI – looking after your heart compared with other establishments in WHEN we plan our pro- checked out regularly. the area,” she said. “It will offer a ‘step gramme for the year we al- As women, we tend to say back in time’ to a very traditional way of ways try to have a good bal- “it’s nothing” and go on enjoying afternoon tea. And by being dif- ance of subjects for our multi-tasking with gritted ferent we will definitely add to the mix talks. teeth. Please come along to of businesses in Reepham.” For March we are really our meeting on Thursday 21 After many months of planning and getting to the heart of the March in St Michael’s at 7.30 preparation, Hampton’s Tea Parlour is matter! Cardiovascular nurse Ruth Wix pm, whatever your age and even if you now housed in an extension to the rear will be coming to talk to us about don’t think WI is quite your scene. It of the property – a Grade II listed build- “Looking After Your Heart”. could help save your life. ing – providing jobs to three local We hear now that more women are suf- We meet the third Thursday in the people: one full-time and two part-time. fering from strokes and heart attacks than month at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s. An existing outbuilding has been con- ever before and I know from personal ex- Contact: Sue Robinson 01603 261771. verted to a kitchen, while the tastefully perience how vitally important it is to get Email: [email protected] decorated interior offers spacious yet cosy dining. Use of the garden and inner courtyard Reepham Village Screen to show film set in Cromer in the warmer months will provide seat- ing for a maximum of 30 people. In Love with Alma Cogan (12A), an in- Presented by Reepham Town Hall Mrs Benton has no doubt that this ven- dependent British feature film set on Management Committee, the films are ture will succeed, pointing out that and around Cromer Pier and starring part of Village Screen, a rural and com- Reepham once had four coffee shops in Roger Lloyd-Pack, will be shown on munity touring cinema scheme supported the town. Good Friday, 29 March, at Reepham by Creative Arts East. Hampton’s Tea Parlour is open from 10 Town Hall. Doors open at 7.15 pm; film starts at am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday, match- Skyfall (12A), the latest James Bond 7.30 pm. Tickets (£4 each) are available ing the opening hours of the shop. How- blockbuster, will be screened on Friday from Reepham Post Office or the King’s ever, there are no plans to open in the 26 April. Arms. www.reephamlife.co.uk 14 Reepham Life, March 2013 news Bread stall hits the spot at market
ONE of the latest additions to Reepham’s Steven Winter weekly market is proving there is a dis- (left) and Joe Trewellard of tinct hunger for artisan products. Bread Source: Bread Source, a new wholesale bakery “our lifelong with “bread quarters” at Horsham St Faith, pursuit is to prove that all has been trading at the Wednesday market bakers are in Reepham since early January and trade genetically has been nothing short of brisk, with a loy- linked and bakeries are in al customer base already building. fact asylums The business started in November with flour” 2012, initially supplying bread wholesale. But it has quickly expanded by taking stalls at markets in mid and north Norfolk, including Dereham (Tuesday and Friday), Fakenham (Thursday) and Sheringham (Friday). Owner Steven Winter said: “We never running a market stall is certainly a great “Hopefully, the interest we seem to had a plan to go into markets; they just way to talk with customers,” he said. have generated will encourage other mar- evolved. And Reepham is definitely one Bread Source bakes and sells a full ket traders. This in turn will bring more of our favourites.” range of products from sourdoughs people into the Market Place, which can Assisted by Joe Trewellard, Mr Winter through to traditional British tin loafs, as only benefit local shops,” said Mr Winter, had previously run the Union Yard café well as French, Italian and German-style who is now looking at the possibility of in Norwich city centre. breads, Chelsea buns, fruit loafs, renting small retail units in market towns “As well as having a far lower cost base, baguettes, croissants, pizzas and focaccias. such as Reepham.
www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, March 2013 15 news Plans for former station yard to be developed
A FULL planning application is expected under 500 square metres instead of the to be submitted soon for development of retail unit that is now being suggested. the former station yard on Station Road/ It is generally acknowledged that Stony Lane, Reepham. The plans, on be- Reepham is in great need of a residential half of HEB Properties of Hethersett, call care home owing to the large number of for a mixture of retail, commercial and elderly residents in the area, and the fact residential development. that there is no other opportunity for According to Ian Malton of CAM Archi- them to stay in the town should they re- tects, Norwich, the application will in- The proposed entrance to the retail quire specialist care. clude a 4,500 square foot (420 square me- unit is at the beginning of Cawston Reepham has also been without a vet- Road tre) Anglia Co-operative supermarket erinary surgery for many years, with the with 15-20 car parking spaces for the planning applications over the past de- nearest located at Taverham or Ayl- front of the site on Station Road/Cawston cade. HEB Properties currently has out- sham. Road, a veterinary surgery and a single- line planning approval for the site, The town does have a small supermar- storey 60-bed care home in the middle, which was granted in 2010 and expires ket – the Spar at the bottom of Ollands and up to 24 houses at the rear of the site, in August 2013. However, this proposal Road – although this unit does not have of which one third will be “affordable” included three separate single-storey of- any off-street parking and is located on housing units. fice blocks with a total floor-space of just a difficult corner with Church Hill. It is estimated that such development of this brownfield site could create around 130 new jobs, of which the spe- Can you help us monitor Reepham Life distribution? cialist care home would account for around 100 full-time equivalent positions AS part of our service to the community, we can to try to resolve any problems. and 30 for the supermarket. Reepham Life is monitoring the door-to- If you live outside Reepham or in a re- The 2.8-hectare former station yard site door distribution of the newspaper to every mote household (or you know someone has been unused and redundant for many property in Reepham Civil Parish. Please that does), and would like to receive a years. However, the form er station build- let us know if there are any issues regard- free electronic copy of Reepham Life, as ings immediately adjacent the site are cur- ing the delivery, such as being left sticking well as regular e-mail updates, you can rently used for a variety of retail/work- out of letter boxes, left on the doorstep, subscribe via the website, or for a small shop and catering uses, including Kerri’s non-delivery, etc. You can email us on cost you can subscribe to receive a print- Farmhouse Pine and tea rooms. [email protected] or telephone ed copy of the newspaper by post. Please The site has been subject to various 01603 308158 and we will do everything contact us for more details. books
Great Big Read goes to the movies – oh là là
JOIN Norfolk County Council’s Library • Brighton Rock by Graham Green in Paris. According and Information Service during March • Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman to The Times, the and April to celebrate books that have Capote book is “a thriller been adapted as films. • The Borrowers by Mary Norton for people who Library staff and members of the • Life of Pi by Yann Martel don’t like thrillers; public have helped choose 10 titles, and • We Need to Talk About Kevin by a romance for in the spring, libraries across the county Lionel Shriver people who don’t like romances; a will be encouraging people to pick • Dracula by Bram Stoker philosophical enquiry into the nature of these and other books up, discuss them Cinema City Norwich is showing the truth and a thumping good read”, so it with friends and simply enjoy reading. films of five of our recommended reads. should have something for everyone. The 10 books chosen to be featured in Join us afterwards to discuss the book Reepham Library launched its Town this year’s Great Big Read are: and its film adaptation. For screening Read at a French-style coffee morning on • Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier times visit www.picturehouses.co.uk 1 March. • The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien As part of the Big Read, Reepham Li- For further details of events, visit • Atonement by Ian McEwan brary is calling on all readers to read, re- www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le view and talk about Douglas Kennedy’s Find us on Facebook, follow us on Carré The Woman in the Fifth, a best-seller set Twitter or pop in and see us www.reephamlife.co.uk 16 Reepham Life, March 2013 news Fate of The Crown to be decided by planning committee
THE Crown’s destiny was due to be de- Mr Shaw also pointed out that the Ol- cided at a Broadland District Council lands Road pub is used by various sports Planning Committee meeting on 27 Feb- and social clubs, as well as cyclists and ruary – after this edition of Reepham Life walkers using the nearby Marriott’s Way. had gone to press. Town Council chairman Les Paterson The Committee was scheduled to dis- said the timing of the application was un- cuss a planning application to change the fortunate in view of the economic use of the public house in Ollands strategy project that has just started. He Road, Reepham, to a five-bedroom res- pointed out that The Crown is one of idence. only three establishments open in the The building was originally three cot- Norfolk County Councillor James Joyce evening. “Closure would mean the loss tages that were converted into a single explained that the proposed planning ap- of employment and affect the social co- two-storey dwelling in the 19th century. plication relating to the change of use hesion of the town,” he said. It opened as a public house in 1861. would have to prove that the business is Broadland District Councillor and At a packed Council meeting on 9 Jan- not sustainable as it is. Town Council vice chairman Chris uary, Reepham Town Council strongly However, according to the landlord, Wheeler commented: “This is all about objected to the change of use application. Philip Shaw, The Crown is a viable busi- a community pub, which is part of the The meeting was attended by more ness. “The pub is making money,” he told lifeblood of people in Reepham. The than 50 residents, who voiced their con- the Town Council meeting. “And it is the change of use for The Crown is wrong cern about losing a valued community fa- only pub in Reepham with a beer garden for so many reasons.” cility as well as a source of local employ- and facilities for families.” Full details on the planning decision ment. Many customers spoke passionately It is understood the owner, Punch Tav- can be found on www.reephamlife.co.uk in support for The Crown, arguing that erns, wants to sell The Crown because it as soon as it becomes available and in it is “the only traditional pub in the town”. is trying to reduce its large debt. the April edition of Reepham Life.
www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, March 2013 17 schools Cambridge success for Reepham College students
THREE Reepham College students have been offered places at Cambridge Univer- sity, a first for the College, which has only been open for four years. College director John Randall described them as an inspiration to future genera- tions of students, proving admission to the world’s top universities is within the grasp of children from rural Norfolk villages. While the College has previously sent one student to Oxford, producing three Cambridge candidates from a group of 80 is quite an achievement. The three are Hester Fox, who received an unconditional offer to study biological and natural sciences at Girton College; Jessica Cameron-Heffer, who will study natural sciences at Downing College; and The three successful Cambridge candidates (left to right): Hester Fox, Jessica Maria Seago, who will study medicine at Cameron-Heffer and Maria Seago Gonville and Caius College. Hester is currently working at the letter of acceptance was a pleasant sur- “I was genuinely expecting a ‘no’ so it school helping pupils with English and prise: “I think I had to re-read it quite a was a massive surprise, but I was unbe- maths during her gap year. She said her few times before I be lieved it. lievably happy.” police
Safer Neighbourhood Team listens to local issues
THE Reepham Safer Neighbourhood cal officers to deliver priorities. The next meeting will take place on Team (SNT) covers 18 parishes with a res- Inspector Sweeney said: “We are listen- Wednesday 13 March at 7 pm in The Bir- idential population of approximately ing to your issues and concerns and cham Centre, Market Place, Reepham, to 9,000, with a high percentage of elderly work ing with our partners to improve the which local residents are invited. and people who have retired to the area. quality of life, making you our priority. The Reepham SNT comprises Inspector The team, led by Inspector Brian “We are working hard to reduce crime Brian Sweeney, Sgt Steve Cremin, PC Julia Sweeney, covers a large rural area includ- and anti-social behaviour and keep Benson, PCSO Stephen Bridges, PCSO ing the small town of Reepham and larger Reepham as one of the safest places to Paul Webb and PCSO Chris Rolph. villages of Cawston, Foulsham and Felthor- live in the country. Come and meet the team at one of the pe. The rest of the district comprises nu- “You can speak with local officers at surgeries held at Reepham Police Station merous small villages and scattered farms. one of our regular meetings or contact us from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday 9 March In addition to the Beat Managers and Po- by phone, email or online.” and Wednesday 20 March. lice Community Support Officers (PCSOs), Local residents have the chance to have For details on surgeries and to find the neighbourhood is covered by five their say about issues or concerns they out more about the team visit teams of SNT patrol officers, who respond may have and help shape local priorities www.norfolk.police.uk to calls for service 24 hours a day, inves- as part of Safer Neighbourhood Action To contact Reepham SNT, call 101 or tigate crimes in the area and work with lo- Panel (SNAP) meetings. email [email protected]
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www.reephamlife.co.uk Reepham Life, March 2013 19 church Lent soup lunches support people of Uganda Photo: John Tym THE church congregation are pleased to We are now well and truly into the sea- be able to support Reepham Life because son of Lent. This is a rather solemn and we are, of course, an integral part of the reflective time for the church, and this community. What would Reepham be year we are particularly focusing on help- without its two magnificent buildings, the ing the people of Uganda. juxtaposition of which is almost unique Every Friday during Lent, church mem- in Europe! bers will provide simple soup lunches in Two years ago, St Michael’s was trans- St Michael’s, and any donations received formed from the cold, dowdy building it will be given to the Diocesan Lent Ap- was, into the warm, bright and welcoming peal. Everybody is welcome, so do building it is today. It is there for the please come along and bring your whole community to use, so do consider friends – there is no need to book. it when thinking of somewhere to hold On Sunday 10 March, we celebrate an event – it’s great for meetings, chil- Mothering Sunday, when we encourage dren’s parties, classes, etc., and there are everyone to remember their mothers – full kitchen facilities available. and grandmothers! Burns Night was recently celebrated The church exists to serve the commu- in St Michael’s Three weeks later on 31 March we cel- nity, and here in Reepham we try and do ebrate the great festival of Easter, when just that. Not only does some form of port organisations that cater for everyone, the church will be transformed from its worship take place nearly every day, with young and old. Please look on the Lenten dourness into a wonderful display the main service in St Mary’s on Sunday church notice-board and on posters for of risen life. Do come along and join us. at 10.30 am, but there are also many sup- further details. Rosie Foottit
WHAT’S ON GUIDE Office or the Kings Arms. [email protected] Sunday 31 March 2013 Tuesday 16 April 2013 March 2013 Saturday 16 March 2013 Easter Day service, St Mary’s, Reepham & District Gardening Saturday 9 March 2013 WWI Exhibition: Putting a Face to Reepham, 10.30 am, all welcome. Club, Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham SNT surgery, Police the Name – Reepham Contact: Rev. Margaret Dean 01603 Reepham. AGM at 7.30 pm followed Station, Market Place, Reepham, Remembering 100 years on, St 879275. at 7.45 pm by “Bees in your 10 am – 1 pm. Contact: Reepham Michael’s, Reepham, 10 am – 2 pm. Garden” – a talk by two of our SNT. Tel: 101. Contact: Ron Luton-Brown 01603 Sunday 31 March 2013 members, Alvan Parker and Tony [email protected] 871726. [email protected] Easter Egg Hunt, admission price; Myhill, with more than 60 years of diesel trains, Whitwell & Reepham beekeeping between them. Contact: Saturday 9 March 2013 Tuesday 19 March 2013 Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham. Judy Holland 01603 308158. Open meeting with Whitwell Reepham & District Gardening Tel: 01603 871694. Common trustees, St Michael’s, Club, Town Hall, Church Street, [email protected] Thursday 18 April 2013 Reepham, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Reepham. “Easy Exotics”, a talk by Reepham WI, St Michael’s, Contact: Tony Foottit Elizabeth Browne from the Urban April 2013 Reepham. Miss Savage Moves [email protected] Jungle Nursery, 7.45 pm. Contact: Tuesday 9 April 2013 House, speaker Christine Adams, Judy Holland 01603 308158. The Reepham Society, St Michael’s, 7.30 pm. Contact: Sue Robinson Saturday 9 March 2013 Reepham. Inside Norfolk Churches, 01603 261771. Film: Argo (15), Bawdeswell Village Wednesday 20 March 2013 speaker: Richard Barham, 7.30 pm; [email protected] Hall. Doors open at 7 pm; film starts Reepham SNT surgery, Reepham the AGM will also take place at this at 7.30 pm. For tickets or further Police Station, Market Place, meeting. Contact: Christine Powell Saturday 20 April – Sunday 21 information, contact Bawdeswell Reepham, 10 am – 1 pm. Contact: 01603 879184. April 2013 Village Cinema 01362 688749. Reepham SNT. Tel: 101. [email protected] 1940s Weekend (Steam), Whitwell [email protected] [email protected] & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Wednesday 10 April 2013 Reepham. Tel: 01603 871694. Sunday 10 March 2013 Thursday 21 March 2013 Reepham Town Council meeting, [email protected] Mothering Sunday service, St Reepham WI, St Michael’s, Town Hall, Church Street, Mary’s, Reepham, 10.30 am, all Reepham. Treating Cardiovascular Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Thursday 25 April 2013 welcome. Contact: Rev. Margaret Diseases, speaker Ruth Wix, 7.30 Clerk 01603 873355. Cawston Historical Society, Dean 01603 879275. pm. Contact: Sue Robinson 01603 [email protected] Cawston Village Hall, 7.15 pm – 261771. [email protected] 9.15 pm, History of the Royal Air Wednesday 13 March 2013 Saturday 13 April 2013 Force at Swanton Morley, talk by Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel Thursday 28 March 2013 Film: Quartet (12A), Bawdeswell Stephen Pope. (SNAP) meeting, The Bircham Cawston Historical Society, Village Hall. Doors open at 7 pm; Centre, Market Place, Reepham, 7 Cawston Village Hall, 7.15 pm – film starts at 7.30 pm. For tickets or Friday 26 April 2013 pm. Contact: Reepham SNT. Tel: 101. 9.15 pm, A Shopping Spree of further information, contact Film: Skyfall (12A), Town Hall, Church [email protected] Yesteryear, talk by Neil Storey. Bawdeswell Village Cinema 01362 Street, Reepham. Doors open at 7.15 688749. [email protected] pm; film starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£4 Wednesday 13 March 2013 Friday 29 March 2013 each) available from Reepham Post Reepham Town Council meeting, Film: In Love with Alma Cogan Sunday 14 April 2013 Office or the Kings Arms. Town Hall, Church Street, (12A), Town Hall, Church Street, Auto Jumble & MG Cars Visit; diesel Reepham, 7.30 pm. Contact: Town Reepham. Doors open at 7.15 pm; trains, Whitwell & Reepham Station, Deadline for April issue: Clerk 01603 873355. film starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£4 Whitwell Road, Reepham 01603 19 March 2013 [email protected] each) available from Reepham Post 871694. www.reephamlife.co.uk 20 Reepham Life, March 2013 USEFUL INFO
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Local representatives Member of Parliament: Keith Simpson 020 7219 4053 or 01603 865763 or email: [email protected] Norfolk County Councillor: James Joyce 01263 587212 or email: [email protected] Broadland District Councillor: Chris Wheeler 01603 871799 or email: [email protected] Town Council Chairman: Les Paterson 01603 871983 or email: [email protected]
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Market Day: Wednesday CROSSWORD Early closing: Some shops Thursday and/or Saturday ACROSS 28. Contributes 1. Obtained by begging 29. Word comparison Public transport 5. Corpse DOWN Daily coach services to Norwich. Weekday services to 7. Stupid (remark) 1. Scaredy-cats Cawston, Holt, Fakenham. Services once or twice a week to 8. Cable 2. Athenian Aylsham, Wroxham, Wells, East Dereham. Timetables 9. At a distance 3. Numeral displayed outside the Bircham Centre; leaflets in the Library 10. Improper 4. Fiery pepper sauce and the Town Office. For information 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday 11. Hubbub 5. Fab Four group – Saturday 0845 300 6116 13. Told falsehood 6. Local lingo 14. North African desert 12. Misjudge Local help 18. Available at premises (2-4) 15. Kept clear of Reepham Patient Care Fund – Reepham Rover or general 21. Prompts (memory) 16. Pus-filled sore enquiries. Contact: Jeanette Overton 01603 870426 22. Phases 17. Woolly llama relatives Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Girton House, Market Place, 24. Fashionable fad 19. Few, ... many Reepham. Wednesdays 10 am – 12.30 pm only, otherwise 25. Indolent 20. Entrap telephone Norwich office 01603 765783 for advice or 01603 26. Genuine, ... fide 22. Genders 660857 to make an appointment. Full information on services 27. Slithery reptile 23. Photo book available at http://www.ncab.org.uk Solution on page 22
New town councillor co-opted brarian at the Norwich School, both in the main library and as keeper of the special collections. PETTYWELL resident Sara Birtles (right) Married with three children, Dr Birtles said: “As a family, we has been co-opted onto Reepham Town have benefited hugely from our time in Reepham. I feel it is Council. Originally from the USA, Dr Bir- time to give something back to the community, but I am equally tles has been living in the UK since 1986 looking forward to ‘making a contribution’.” and in Reepham since 1993. After receiving a PhD in landscape his- April issue advertisement deadline: 26 March tory from the UEA on the history of com- Please contact: Judy Holland on 01603 308158 or email: [email protected] mon land in Norfolk, she worked as a li-
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The Bircham Centre Shop Market – 4 pm beginners and improvers, in Perfect for small area Place, Reepham. Shop opening hours the Town Hall, Church Street, Kemble Minx Satin Mahogany Excellent condition 9 am – 1 pm, Wednesday, Friday and Reepham. Learn to dance and Professionally tuned annually Purchased at £1400 Saturday, plus tea shop open at these exercise at the same time. All ages, times. Tel: 01603 879242. Email: easily paced, casual dress. PRICE £850 [email protected] Tea/squash break. Country music- based 60s/70s golden oldies/pop. Tel: 01603 879790 The Bircham Under 5s Music £2 per session, first taster free. Group Meets every Monday from Contact: Sandra 01603 872102. arrival, home cooked lunch and The Reepham Society Holds five 1.45 pm – 2.30 pm (term time only) social time. Contact: Beth Rossetti public meetings a year from upstairs in The Bircham Centre, Reepham Badminton Club Meets 01603 870393, or Pauline Cooper February to November, on the Market Place, Reepham. All under at the Reepham High School Sports 01603 871230. second Tuesday in selected months 5s and their adult welcome for lively Hall every Thursday evening during at 7.30 pm at St Michael’s, fun. Only £1 per child. Contact: autumn and spring terms. Junior Reepham & District Gardening Reepham. Contact: Christine Powell Louisa Dreisen 01603 879466. session (for Year 7 upwards) from Club Meets on the third Tuesday in 01603 879184. Email: Email: [email protected] 7.00 pm – 8.15 pm. Adult session the month at 7.45 pm (except for [email protected] from 8.15 pm – 10 pm. Tel: 01603 the AGM, which starts at 7.30 pm) Bridge Club Meets every Monday 873244 or 01263 584221. in the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham Toddler Club Meets every from 7.30 pm in The Bircham Reepham. Visitors and new Wednesday (term times) from 9.15 Centre, Market Place, Reepham. Reepham Business Network members welcome. Contact: Judy am – 11.15 am at Stimpson’s Piece, Meets on alternate Thursdays from Holland 01603 308158. Reepham. Pregnant mums and British Legion, Men’s Section 7.30 am – 9 am at V’s Café, parent/carers with children from new- Meets first Thursday in the month Townsend Corner, Reepham. There Reepham & District Rotary Club born to nursery age welcome. Toys, from 2 pm – 4 pm in The Bircham is no membership charge – just pay Meets 7 pm every Monday in The crafts and activities and a snack time Centre, Market Place, Reepham. £6 for breakfast, but please let us Old Brewery House, Reepham. (with a cup of coffee or tea for you Contact: Bernard Dye 01603 know if you intend to come. Contact: Contact: Gareth Homfray-Davies too!). £2.50 per first child and 50p per 871791. Email: David Laws 01603 871126 or 07933 07771 683133. additional sibling. Health visitor is [email protected] 149810. Email: also present at each session. [email protected] Reepham Golf Society Meets British Legion, Women’s Section monthly at various courses around Reepham Town Council Meets on Meets first Thursday in the month at Reepham Carpet Bowls Club Norfolk and Suffolk. Contact: Mark the second Wednesday of the 2.30 pm in the Town Hall, Church Meets every Monday from 1.30 pm – Smith 07824 849397, or Dean month (excluding August), at 7.30 Street, Reepham. Contact: Moira 4.30 pm and Monday evenings 7.30 Mears 07825 299634/01603 pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Dye 01603 871791. Email: pm – 10.30 pm in the Town Hall, 870814 (day time). Reepham. Contact: Jo Boxall, Town [email protected] Church Street, Reepham. Clerk 01603 873355. Email: email. Membership is £1 per year and Reepham Good Companions The [email protected] Cawston Historical Society Meets £1.50 each session, including tea Friday Club meets every Friday at 2 fourth Thursday in the month from and biscuits. Children half price. pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham WI Meets on the third 7.15 pm – 9.15 pm at Cawston Contact: Eve Webber 01603 871943, Reepham. The Reepham Rover will Thursday in the month at 7.30 pm at Village Hall. or Doris Frost 01603 870845. bring you and take you home if St Michael’s, Reepham. Women of all transport is a problem. Contact: Eve ages are welcome to join. Contact: Citizens Advice Drop in for free Reepham Chamber of Commerce Webber 01603 871943. Sue Robinson 01603 261771. Email: advice every Wednesday from 10 Meets every other month, normally [email protected] am – 12.30 pm at the Police the last Tuesday in the month at Reepham Knit and Natter Meets on Station, Market Place, Reepham. 7.30 pm in the Kings Arms, Market the first Monday in the month from 2 St Mary’s Sunday Worship at 10.30 Place, Reepham. The Chamber pm – 4 pm in The Bircham Centre, am, followed by refreshments in St The Craft Club Meets every exists to promote businesses in and Market Place, Reepham. Contact: Michael’s. For details of this and Tuesday from 9.30 am – 12 noon in around Reepham and to act as a Brenda Palmer 01603 871641. other services, see the church The Old Brewery House, Market channel for sharing information notice-board. Contact: Rev. Place, Reepham. Knitting, about what’s going on in the town. Reepham Methodist Church, Margaret Dean 01603 879275. embroidering, tapestry, card making New members are always welcome. Station Road, Reepham. Sunday and other crafts. Contact: Moira Dye Contact: Brenda Gostling 01603 Worship at 10.30 am. Coffee Yoga Classes Held Monday 6.15 01603 871791. Email: 870582. Email: morning/Traidcraft every Wednesday pm – 7.45 pm (£6) and Tuesday [email protected] [email protected] from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm. Contact: 10.30 am – 12 noon (£5). Also The Minister 01263 732102. chair-based exercises for mobility, Decibells Handbell Group Meets Reepham Cluster Area Sure Start flexibility and strength, breathing every Thursday from 2 pm – 4 pm in Bumps to 5s Meets every Friday Reepham Runners Meet on exercises and relaxation, Tuesday The Bircham Centre, Market Place, from 1.15 pm – 3 pm (term time Sunday mornings at 8.20 am for an 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm (no charge, Reepham. Contact: Tamara only) at Stimpson’s Piece, 8.30 am start at The Old Brewery donations only). St Michael’s, Goulding 01603 870249. Reepham. Play, chat and snacks House leisure centre car park. Reepham. Contact: Angela including toy library every third Tuesday evening sessions offer Thompson 01603 870800. Email: Kurling Meets every Tuesday from week. No charge. more structured training sessions [email protected] 2 pm – 4 pm in the Town Hall, with a coach and are suitable for all Church Street, Reepham. First Reepham Country Market Held standards, 6.30 pm start on session no charge, but if you do every Wednesday from 8 am – 11 Stimpson’s Piece, near the tennis decide to join us it will only cost you am, in The Bircham Centre, Market courts. Email: £2 per session, with tea/coffee/ Place, Reepham. Homemade [email protected] We cannot accept event biscuits included. Equipment cakes, pies, biscuits, savoury details or corrections by provided. Contact: Gwenda Dove dishes, vegetables, fruit in season, Reepham Singers Meet every telephone. Please send to: 01603 870598. Email: free range eggs, jams, jellies, Thursday (term times) at 8 pm in Reepham Community Press, [email protected] chutneys, etc. The Bircham Centre, Market Place, Homerton House, Reepham. We are a small, female 74 Cawston Road, Reepham Line Dance with the Wednesday Reepham & District Day Centre voice choir. Contact: Louisa Dreisen NR10 4LT or email: Weavers Meet every Wednesdays Meets every Wednesday from 9.30 01603 879466. Email: [email protected] from 1 pm – 2 pm beginners, 2 pm am – 2.30 pm. Welcome coffee on [email protected]
Reepham Hair Studio & Nail Bar Open 6 days Late night Thursday Very Nice Things Reduced rates for Children, Students and OAPs Proprietor: Sue Cutting Townsend Corner, Reepham Tel: 01603 872128 Market Place, Reepham, Norwich NR10 4JJ www.reepham-hair-studio.co.uk Tel: 01603 873390
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