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COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR COLTISHALL, HORSTEAD, STANNINGHALL, GREAT HAUTBOIS, SCOTTOW AND BADERSFIELD, HOVETON, WROXHAM AND NORTH WALSHAM

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Secretary: Philippa Weightman 01603 737962 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead NR12 7LY [email protected] Welcome to this very special issue of The Marlpit – the first produced by our team of content and compilation editors after Treasurer: Sue Dye 01603 738003 | 9 Chapel Lane, past master David handed over control to us. We knew it would Coltishall NR12 7DR | [email protected] be a huge task – and now we are delighted to have you reading this, our first “new” issue. We extend many thanks for David’s Compilation: Emma R. Garwood 01603 738015 capabilities and talent in producing The Marlpit and all its content, [email protected] over the past eight years. So now on with this issue… Distribution: Bernard Mann 01603 738892 GOOD NEWS: A big thank you to you, our contributors, many of [email protected] whom David directed us to, who we then advised of the changes – and where to send your contributions to. Largely this has worked Proof reader: Wendy Grodentz and now we’re back to monthly issues – PLEASE send your news Honorary Accountant: Alan Mallett for November issue ASAP – to your most appropriate content editor listed on this page. EDITORIAL

GOOD NEWS: This issue includes new highlighted content – News Editor: Tina Goddard 01603 736731 lifestyle, clubs, events, etc – presented in a little easier way to help [email protected] you find it. This will be an ongoing exercise to improve access to all our content still further. Our new news editor Tina Goddard is Features Editor: Paul Thomas 01603 738582 guiding much of this – contact her with any queries. [email protected]

GOOD NEWS: Quite a few of our readers have mentioned the Councils and Official Content Editor: Mike Gander need for more youthful news – and we introduce in this issue the 01603 738788 | [email protected] Young Marlpit; content for schools, pupils, parents, and anyone who wants to know of opportunities to help more young people in our Local Churches and Faiths Editor: Mike Gander community. Coltishall Primary School will feature — in the future [email protected] ­­— explaining their Values, which are so important to all of us, whatever our ages! Letters and Forthcoming Events: Gemma Kent 01603 736976 | [email protected] GOOD NEWS: We have had another volunteer contact us, but we still need more. Tasks are many and quite varied; if you would like Historical / Heritage Editor: to be involved – do contact us. We are happy to explain how we Derek Allday | [email protected] might work together. Youth News: Tina Goddard 01603 736371 GOOD NEWS: Thanks to compilation editor Emma Garwood [email protected] from local creative agency, The Missus, there are other new design features from now on… and we hope you enjoy and benefit from Sports and clubs: [email protected] them, including our full colour editorial and advertising. General queries: Tina Goddard Do tell your friends and other possible readers about The 01603 736731 | [email protected] Marlpit… a classic magazine for and about the communities in this very special area of Norfolk. So now… enjoy this edition and on FACEBOOK / MARLPIT ONLINE into a new, even more entertaining future, including thanks to The Marlpit. Facebook and Website Enquiries: Gemma Kent 01603 736976 | [email protected] Paul Thomas, Chairman, The Marlpit. Your Marlpit Team ADVERTISING

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Wed 3rd 2.00-4.00 Time Travellers History Group - Wroxham Library Thurs 4th 2.00-4.00 Knit and Natter - Wroxham Library Fri 5th 7.30 p.m. Gardening Talk - Peonies - HWDGC - Hoveton Village Hall Sat 6th 10.00-4.00 Titanic Exhibition - Tithe Barn Horstead 3.00 p.m. Vikings v Old Priorians North Walsham RFC - North Walsham Road Scottow Sun 7th 10.00 a.m. Harvest Family Service - St Johns Church Coltishall Tues 9th 10.00 a.m. Duplicate Bridge - Horning Bridge Club - Horning Village Hall Thurs 11th 2.00-4.00 N&N Assoc. for the Blind advice afternoon - Wroxham Library 2.00-4.30 Crib Club Wroxham Library 19:30 Bingo! Evening at Tunstead Village Hall Fri 12th 7.30 p.m. Film - Untouchable (15) Atrium Cinema, North Walsham High School Spencer Av. Sat 13th 11.00 a.m. Jumble Sale - Hoveton & Wroxham Scouts Hoveton Village Hall 3.00 p.m. Wroxham FC v Brantham Athletic Trafford Park, Skinners Lane, Wroxham Sun 14th 10.00-2.00 Free Indoor Bowls Coaching Rossis North Walsham 16.00 p.m. The Sunday Session at The Red Lion, Coltishall 7.30 p.m. Classical concert Frettenham Village Hall Church Road Frettenham Wed 17th 12.15 p.m. Community lunch Badersfield Community Church Thurs 18th Coffee with the Rector of Coltishall Church - A Piece of Cake, Coltishall 2.00-4.00 Knit and Natter Wroxham Library Sat 20th 10.00-12.00 Bric-a-brac Sale - Hoveton & Wroxham Scouts HQ Wroxham 20th - 28th Spooky Express at Bure Valley Railway Sun 21st 10.00-2.00 Free Indoor Bowls Coaching Rossis North Walsham Mon 22nd 11:00 Family Activity Day - Jungle Adventure Hautbois Activity Centre, Coltishall Tues 23rd Coffee Morning in aid of Coltishall Church - Orangery Gardener's Cottage. Gt Hautbois Rd Wed-Fri 24-26th 7.30 p.m - Jubilee Players 'Dial M for Murder' Tithe Barn Horstead Wed 24th 11:00 Family Activity Day - Wildlife Explorer · Hautbois Activity Centre · Coltishall Thurs 25th 2.00-4.30 Scrabble Club Wroxham Library Friday 26th 11.00 a.m. Film - Peter Rabbit (PG) Atrium Cinema, North Walsham High School Spencer Av. 11:00 a.m. Family Activity Day - Survival Expert · Hautbois Activity Centre · Coltishall Sat 27th 11.00 a.m. Jumble Sale - Wroxham Social Club 3.00 p.m. Wroxham FC TNL v Newmarket Town Trafford Park, Skinners Lane, Wroxham Sun 28th 9.30 a.m. Harvest Festival Horstead Church Tues 30th 10.30 a.m. Ramblers Walk - Coltishall & Gt Hautbois (meet Coltishall Football Ground Rectory Rd)

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4 elcome to our new “I attach a letter to Richard Bond who wrote that very Readers’ Letters page! interesting article on the 18th century road diversion across the lower common. I used to do a lot of volunteer W tree planting with Richard about 20 years ago and have lost contact since then but I want to thank him for In each issue we publish a selection of letters bothering to get that article together. As I do not know from our readers. Why not put pen to paper his address I would be most grateful if you would forward and let us have your thoughts? it to him.” There’s a £10 gift voucher for whoever Many thanks, contributes our star letter. Anne Cryer Editor’s Note: We have forwarded Anne’s letter to Richard as requested, and will keep readers updated if / when he responds. “As the Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse) has relocated to Wymondham, it will be impossible to travel daily to sort and check boxes, so, sadly, and after Coltishall and Horstead in Bloom 23 years working with this charity, I have resigned. Why not make an effort and brighten up our villages However, all is not lost as I have been asked to take on for the winter? I was recently in North Walsham and the Blythswood charity, and I am delighted to agree to couldn’t help noticing a group of people wearing high- this. vis jackets, none other than ‘North Walsham in Bloom’ Our dedicated team of volunteers will run the Norfolk volunteers tending to flower beds and trees in the town, Sorting Station & will be pleased to accept boxes after an inspiration to us all, therefore I decided to make a the 29th October from 10am-3pm. contribution by adding two hanging baskets at the Jet This is a new venture for us and a new challenge. garage in Coltishall which I will tend to myself. Thank you for all your support and encouragement with Can you make a difference to our lovely village? If you the previous charity, time to move on!!” can then take the plunge and get planting. Perhaps a small Shirley Barber group could get together to put a plan of action together *Editor’s Note – if you would like to contribute or have any and form ‘Coltishall and Horstead in Bloom’. queries, Shirley can be contacted on 01263 735100 I’d also like to say many thanks to Coltishall WI and Hewitt and Grant for making fresh herbs available, I regularly pop into the shop to snip a few of the fresh herbs I need. Lovely touch for the village to have this “I was very surprised one morning in July to find a flower available! Anyone interested in helping brighten up our pot on my doorstep with instructions to water the seeds and enjoy the results. I did, and now have 2 very healthy villages for winter, please call 07909 980 768. sunflower (I’m guessing) plants at the bottom of my Julie Douglass garden. Thank you very much to the mysterious brownies that left such a welcome gift.” Sue Hill STAR LET TER

Hello, I am an almost 13 year old girl and I am looking “Walking around the village and talking to some to see if there is anyone local to Coltishall that has a pensioners, I was told about 68 years ago evening horse or horses that they want help looking after. I service was broadcast live from Coltishall Church. Many have had lots of experience with horses over the years choir boys are still around and one spent several years in and I had one of my own when I was 7 for about 2 Norwich Cathedral Choir – and is still living in the village. years. Another thing they told me is that in the 1957-58 I am more interested in the mucking out, grooming football season the Coltishall village team played at and overall looking after than I am the actual riding, Carrow Road in the Norfolk Junior Cup Final. They drew but if I get to ride that would be an amazing bonus. the first game but lost the replay – and several players I love horses and everything about them and if an opportunity comes up then I will be jumping at the are still living in the village.” chance. Mark If you are interested in my help, then please get in Editor’s Note: We thank Mark for his (handwritten) letter and assure him it was perfectly legible! If anyone has any touch with my mum on 07766 104877. information to add, please do get in touch. 5 All Aboard for some Spooky Free Family Fun!

Throughout the half term holiday, 20th October to 28th October 2018, the Bure Valley Railway will be holding its popular children’s event, “The Spooky Express”. Trains will operate throughout each day from both Aylsham and fare-paying adult (maximum of 2 children per adult, train only). Wroxham Stations. Adult Return is £13.50. No prior booking required.

A children’s competition to see how many spooky Susan Munday, Business Manager and organiser of this event, items can be spotted on the train journey, a colouring says, “Children of all ages can enjoy lots of spooky fun by corner and a decorated Whilstlestop Café add to steam without it being too scary!” this themed event. Also, the Railway’s resident Bear will be dressed up for the occasion to welcome each For further information contact: train at Aylsham Station. Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW To make this a truly family friendly event Tel: 01263 733858 the Railway is giving free travel for For train times, visit: www.bvrw.co.uk every child when accompanied by a Email: [email protected]

6 uiz time! Especially for Terence Jarvis, who wrote in requesting a quiz, this little sporting brainteaser, where the missing words are all towns, cities and football Qteams in Great Britain, is courtesy of a shy Coltishall resident who wishes to remain anonymous. (Some poetic licence is required.)

THE VOYAGE We landed on the ______(20) of the island The sun shone ______(1) on the day we where the natives ______(21) their dead. set sail for the ______(2) in a ship with We crossed a stream and went through a dense a ______(3) riddled with holes. We sailed ______(22) where ______(23) down the river which ______(4) to the sea. roamed freely. We ______(24) regardless We waved to the fair maiden leaning against the and eventually met a group of ______(25) ______(5) dressed in green. After a day’s journey we caught some black fish in a ______(26) and tried to The ______(6) was made up of Scots, Irish get some milk from a herd of cows but they did not and others of the ______(7) race. The ex- like having their ______(27). ception was the cabin boy named ______(8) whose job it was to ______(9) the boilers. At last we came to our destination, the home of the Hawaiian monarch, the ______(28). She He was illiterate but won our ______(10) greeted us with a friendly ______(29) but with his ______(11) efforts to improve his was very upset because her ______(30) had ______(12) been smashed when the ______(31) fell down. While her ______(32) was being built, He was sent to ______(13) by the other vil- she had to live in a sumptuous ______(33). lains; who had brought their ______(14) of weapons on board. They were a rowdy lot and after When we found the treasure we put the a bout of drinking they did in fact ______(34) the ship. That night we had (15) furniture. ______(35) cake and buns for tea and some ______(36), which made us ill. The voyage made my ______(16). She had not had a holiday ______(17) too long and THE END the sea ______(18) did her ______(19) lot of good. Answers can be found overleaf.

FRIENDS OF COLTISHALL AND SPIXWORTH SURGERIES The “Friends” were delighted to be able to assist Dr. Russell when he came to us asking for our help to set up CPR Training for members of the community. To go ahead with the training, dummies were need to practice with. The “Friends” have now purchased five of the dummies, known to some as ‘Annie’s. Details of the classes are as follows:

CPR TRAINING CPR Training Classes: Do you know how to perform CPR? The first few minutes are vital to saving a life whilst waiting for the arrival of a First Responder. Would you like to learn? Dr. Russell from the Coltishall Medical Practice is offering CPR training to members of the community and will shortly be starting training classes at the Coltishall Practice. Classes will be on a Thursday evening commencing at 7pm and will last for one to one and a half hours. You must be over the age of 16yrs and will need to call reception at Coltishall to get your name on the list. There will be no charge for attending these sessions, but we ask that a donation be made to the “Friends of Coltishall & Spixworth Surgeries”.

7 HOVETON, WROXHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

wenty members and visitors thoroughly enjoyed the talk on Plant Hunters given by Mrs Kathy TGray on 7th September in Ashmanhaugh Preston Rooms. I contacted all the members on record regarding the change of venue but would like to apologise if anyone turned up at the village hall and found a blood donor session taking place. Congratulations to Mrs Mollie Ottaway for winning most points in the mini show. Next month Ms Sarah Hammond will give us a talk on peonies, those very beautiful plants that grace so many herbaceous borders. The venue is Hoveton Village Hall from 7.30pm on 5th October. The following month Mr Ian Limmer will give an illustrated talk on roses, surely one of our most favourite flowers. There will be a raffle and refreshments, and visitors are always welcome Come along and meet friendly people with a kindred spirit. £2.00 Entry. Further details from Pam on 01603 782041

It’s been an enjoyable Now the apples in the orchard are fit, try the recipe but busy summer for below to compliment lamb all the year round, using Coltishall and Horstead mint from one of our gardens. WI. We celebrated the first Norfolk Day MINT JELLY with provision of the 500g cooking apples, washed and roughly Community Herb chopped - do not peel or core. Juice of 1 lemon Gardens; once again we had a very successful ‘Cakes 25g fresh mint, finely chopped. on the Common” event, we had glorious weather Caster sugar for our Summer Garden Party and had a stall at the A few drops of green food colouring - optional. Garage Sale. At our September meeting we have a Place the apples in a heavy bottomed saucepan with representative from the F.A.I.T.H Animal Shelter to talk just enough water to cover. Add the lemon juice to us about their work, and October will be the 95th and half of the chopped mint. Bring to the boil and Anniversary of our WI, which we will celebrate in style. simmer until the apples are soft - 20-30 minutes. Have you visited one of our community herb gardens? Spoon apples into a muslin lined sieve or jelly bag The main one is in the apple orchard behind the suspended over a bowl and leave overnight. Do not Coltishall allotments - access from Rectory Road or be tempted to squeeze the bag or press the fruit. from the top of Kings Road. The others are outside When the dripping has stopped, measure the liquid Hewitt’s Butchers in the High Street. Many of the herbs and return it to the pan. Add caster sugar to the are in flower attracting bees and butterflies. Feel free to proportion of 230g to 300ml of liquid, Stir well over help yourselves to the herbs, leaving the roots in the soil, a low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. to add flavour and interest to your favourite dishes. Increase the heat and boil rapidly for 10-15 min Try adding a large sprig of the following to roasts and before testing for a set by putting a few drops onto casseroles when cooking: a cold saucer. If this wrinkles when cool it should be • Rosemary to lamb and beef (add garlic - optional). ready. If not boil for a further minute and test again. • Sage to pork and sausages. Repeat if necessary. Allow to cool briefly, then add • Thyme and parsley to chicken. the remainder of the chopped mint and a few drops Parsley or tarragon to fish. of green colouring if used. Spoon into small clean • Parsley sauce is delicious with fish or gammon. jars. Makes about 4 x 8oz jars. • Chopped chives to spreads, dips, salads, or for garnish with a mild Onion flavour. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to • Mint with new potatoes and lamb. know more about your local WI or come • Natural yogurt with chopped along on the night. We meet at 7.30 pm at The Church Rooms, Rectory mint makes an Road, Coltishall. Rosemary easy and cooling Pye (President) 01603 accompaniment to 738599 Rosie Howell spicy dishes. (Secretary) 01603 737762 8 incompetent and uninsured, they will charge you for waste disposal but won’t pay to use the commercial waste sites that they are supposed to use, leaving you vulnerable to prosecution. If you employ a tradesman to do repairs and dispose of the resulting waste, make sure they are a registered waste carrier. You can do this by checking their details on the Environment Agency website or calling 0800 807060. If you have a large amount of DIY waste, consider hiring a skip from ROGUE TRADERS AND FLY TIPPING a reputable skip-hire company. You should also make use of Norfolk County Doing some DIY this October half term? Giving Council Hazardous Waste Amnesty days which allow the house or garden a makeover? Have you householders to dispose free of charge of items considered what to do with all that waste? such as paint and chemicals, which are not normally No doubt you are aware that Norfolk County accepted. The one at Mayton is 12 -14 October 2018. Council now charges for disposal of DIY waste at More details are available on www.norfolk.gov.uk. recycling sites like Mayton Wood. It may surprise Last but not least, if you discover fly tipped waste, you to learn that although Norfolk County report it to your local District Council, but please be Council has a duty to dispose of household waste careful not to touch the waste, which may contain free of charge, it has no duty to accept DIY waste, hazardous substances and try not to disturb the area because in law it is classed as industrial waste. - there may be evidence that could help identify the The recent decision of the Council to charge for fly-tippers and lead to their prosecution. its disposal therefore isn’t a change in the law, SCAMBUSTER but merely a change in policy of a cash-strapped authority, which feels it should be spending limited *Controlled Waste Regulations 2012, Schedule 1, Part 3. resources on something of greater benefit to the community. Whilst disgruntled individuals who object to the new charges may account for some fly tipping, ASHMANHAUGH PRESTON the vast majority is commercial waste dumped by ROOMS rogue traders offering cheap waste clearance. The cost to the environment, wildlife, the economy and ratepayers like us, however, is immense. The Thank you to everyone who supported act of fly tipping isn’t just a menace, it is a criminal the Village Show, on September 1st. In offence punished by a Fixed Penalty Notice, total we raised £104.00. unlimited fine and/or imprisonment for up to 5 Congratulations to the overall winner Mr years. The vehicle(s) used for fly tipping can also Terry Francis. Pam Culley came second be seized by the authorities. The Waste (Household Waste) Duty of Care and I came third. (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, state that On Saturday November 3rd, between householders must take reasonable measures to 10am and 4pm we are holding a Maker’s ensure that waste produced on their property is Market at the Preston Rooms. This is an passed on to an authorised person. That means event organised by the village Close Knit that even if you have had the misfortune to be Knitting Group. There will be stalls full of scammed by a rogue trader, you will still be liable if their fly tipped waste can be traced back to you. all sorts of knitted and crocheted things, As always, there are steps you can take to protect handicrafts made by visiting crafters, yourself. Never deal with a cold caller offering lunch and refreshments. to do maintenance work on your property or to dispose of your DIY or building waste. Quite Sue Watts - Secretary

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9 If you have been wondering if you can recycle those black plastic trays adorning your fish, meat or vegetables, ECo Warrier Eco-Warrior can reassure you that YES YOU CAN! Broadland District Council confirmed last week that you can put black plastic trays in your recycling bin. So that’s good news in our battle to end the scourge of unrecyclable plastic and its terrible effect on our beautiful land and sea. Talking of which… Eco-Warrior is heartbroken to see that there’s already quite a harvest of PLASTIC on the verges of our new road – the “Northern Distributor”, “Northern Link”, “Broadland Northway” or whatever it’s called – only 4months after its opening. One hopes that the council will provide funding for its removal (& hopefully its recycling!). Eco-Warrior would be keen to do a litter pick-up there, but there seems to be only one lay-by on the whole road, which would make parking a problem! What a shame!

FOODfor Cheesy Pumpkin Scones

40g butter, plus extra for greasing THOUGHT 200g pumpkin flesh, cut into small pieces 225g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp. baking powder The rich soil and seas of Norfolk provides an Handful of grated Cheddar abundance of wonderful food for our tables, and Small handful chopped fresh flatleaf parsley leaves the produce available in October is no exception. 3-4 tbsp. milk, plus extra for brushing Oysters are just coming into season, as are wild mushrooms. Along with the new season METHOD cauliflowers and cabbages, the earthy taste of celeriac, and the aniseed flavour of fennel, provide Preheat oven to 220 degrees C/ fan 180/gas 6. a welcome change from the endless salads of our Grease a baking sheet with a little butter recent long, hot summer. Bramley apples abound, crying out to be made Put pumpkin pieces into a saucepan and just into pies, or stuffed with sultanas and baked, to be cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer served with lashings of custard. for 10 minutes until just tender. And let’s not forget those hugely underrated Drain and mash with a fork then leave to cool. bright orange pumpkins, that appear in the fields Sift flower and baking powder into a big bowl. at this time of the year; they make excellent Add the butter and using your fingertips, rub bedfellows for pasta and risotto. For those of you the butter into the flour until it resembles who only ever think to make Halloween lanterns breadcrumbs. from them, here’s a recipe for pumpkin scones: Use a table knife to mix the mashed pumpkin into the flour mixture. Add the cheese and herbs, then just enough milk to make a dough.

Sprinkle a little flour on a work surface and lightly knead the dough – 30 seconds or so.

Form dough into a ball and pat it out to about 3cm thick. Cut out scones using a fluted cutter and place on the baking tray, spaced a little apart.

Roll the spare bits of dough into a ball, flatten and cut out the rest of the scones.

Brush the tops with milk and bake for 10-12 minutes, until risen and golden.

10 COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD PRESCHOOL We extend a warm welcome to all our Preschool children and their families as the Autumn term begins. There is an exciting year ahead of us. Already there are outings, family events and a variety of activities planned. We are also delighted to announce that thanks to many ‘helping hands’, the building/ renovation works to the Lounge are now completed, TOP TIPS FOR making a child-friendly and fun environment for AUTUMN: the children to learn and play. The staff are thrilled After a long and wonderful with the setting and are excited to share the new summer temperatures are environment which we’re pleased can now offer full finally starting to drop. entitlement childcare hours. We are looking forward When it comes to keeping to holding an Opening Ceremony in the near future your pets healthy and to share and celebrate our great facility with the helping them enjoy autumn to the fullest, local community and those who have supported our there are some things to keep in mind. fundraising efforts throughout. For all information and Watch out for ticks: thanks to warmer, wetter enquiries please contact: [email protected] winters ticks are now a year round problem and with wildlife commonly moving into our gardens for food or places to hibernate RAF AIR ticks and tick borne diseases are important DEFENCE considerations. Either check your pets daily RADAR for ticks, or better still use tick prevention MUSEUM treatment to ensure they are not at risk. Take care with anti-freeze: The first frost is just VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR around the corner and anti-freeze can be our best friend on cold icy mornings, but remember SATURDAYS & WEDNESDAYS. it is incredibly toxic to pets. Ensure that it is kept out of reach of your cats and dogs and The RAF Radar Museum is the largest always kept in a sealed bottle. museum in North Norfolk and we need Make sure Rabbits and Guinea Pigs are housed your help. We are looking for new correctly: now is the time to make provisions volunteers to join us to help preserve and for small furry pets who have been housed show off this wonderful and unique piece of outside through the winter. Either plan to history for future generations. move them in to garages or sheds when the We have more than 20 rooms packed with temperature falls or make sure their hutch fascinating objects. In fact, we are a bit like is protected from the elements if it remains the Tardis, bigger on the inside than it appears outside. from the outside, and you can travel back in Beware of rodenticides: this is the time of year time every day. We want people of all ages when rodents start to seek warmth and move and from all walks of life. Our current team closer to our houses and garages. Remember has women and men ranging from 18 to 80. that rodenticides are also fatally toxic to cats We are particularly looking for people to man and dogs so make sure that pets do not have our onsite café, Crumbs, on a Wednesday any access if you choose to put rat bait down. and a Saturday, as well as those who may be Plan for fireworks: the Firework season seems able to help out over our lunchtime busy to be getting longer each year and can be a periods during summer (Tuesday, Wednesday, stressful time for all pets in different ways. If you Thursday or a Saturday). We can guarantee have a cat or dog with noise phobias now is the that you will have an enjoyable time here and time to start trying to teach them to cope with make new friends and you will be helping a the noises or consider supplements to help charity to keep going and help us continue to calm them and alleviate the stress. provide an award-winning experience to our Autumn is also wonderful season for dog visitors walking, for enjoying midday sunbeams and for cats and dogs to investigate their changing surroundings and smells, so we hope you make For more information telephone the manager the most of it and that your animals do too! 01692 631 485 or or email [email protected] Toby Morrell MRCVS Westover Vets

11 12 13 14 15 16 WROXHAM SOCIAL CLUB 1ST HOVETON & WROXHAM SCOUTS Newsletter Sept / Oct 2018 Car show

We are almost three quarters the way through the Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to year, and Autumn is just around the corner, time make this year’s show a most successful one! We to think about those long evenings, nothing on the couldn’t fit many more show vehicles on site, nor television, so why not come out and enjoy company any more stalls, and the weather was brilliant. and make new friends. Particular thanks go to members of Wroxham Bure We have regular Bingo evenings, Quizzes to tax your Valley Rotary Club who kept the BBQs sizzling in brain, and other social events to participate in. Bowls the very hot weather. If you attended, thank you for season is over, and the Green certainly because of your support! Next year’s show is on Sunday the hot weather has taken its toll, but it will be up 21st July 2019. to scratch for next year. If you would like to improve Our thanks also go to Wroxham & Hoveton Lions your game or indeed learn, please get in touch with for allowing us to run a successful stall at Hoveton Jean (Bowls Secretary) on 01603 720810. Village fete, and for their generosity in providing Our programme for Saturday evenings, are events hi-vis jackets, for use by our young people. that are open to all, you do not have to be a member, We currently have 2 Beaver Colonies, 2 Cub Packs so why not pop in and have some fun. and 1 Scout Troop, totalling around 100 young We have a Facebook page now, Wroxham Social members attending meetings each week, with Club, and also a Webpage www.wroxhamsocialclub. waiting lists in some sections but the number of org so please look at these for other info and events. children we can accommodate is governed by the A Jumble Sale is booked for October 27th at number of adult leaders and helpers. If you enjoyed 11am, so please put the word out among friends Scouting and are interested in helping others for this. Usual items to include clothing, bric a brac, enjoy it, please let us know. We are also looking to kitchenware, books, toys, games and much more. recruit anyone interested in joining our Executive Come along find a bargain, and have a cup of tea/ committee, who look after the Group and arrange coffee and biscuit fundraising activities. If you have any suitable skills, Snooker can be played most evenings, 2 full size we would like to hear from you. tables available, Darts and Card nights also to be For membership (child or adult) please email:- enjoyed. [email protected] Quiz and Chips as ever need booking, teams of 4 for or phone Terry Hughes (Group Scout Leader) this, so please give us a call to book your table. 01692 630688. If you would like more information, please call ALL adults will need to complete a DBS check Rosemary (Chair) on 01603 419811 or before being appointed to any role. Linda (Sec) on 01603 435284. Or any Dates for your diary:- other member or committee member. Saturday 13th October – Jumble Sale at Hoveton Follow us on our Web page Village Hall at 11am www.wroxhamsocialclub.org or on Saturday 20th October – Bric-a-brac Sale at Scout HQ, Facebook:Wroxham Social Club. Nobel Crescent, Wroxham 10 – 12 noon Saturday 10th November – Bag packing at Roy’s Wroxham.

17 NEATISHEAD COMMUNITY GYM

AYLSHAM & DISTRICT HEALTH AND WELL BEING WALKS PROGRAMME

Tuesday 4th September to Thursday 20th December 2018 Please note start time for all walks is 10- Don’t listen to us… listen to one of our 30am members. Please Note: Thursday 13th December Starts at 10-00am. “If only my school friends could see me now. I To view area programmes – go to: hated PE at school, and was useless at sport https://tdcwalks.weebly.com (although I was once picked to play for the Register your email address to receive the 5th XI!) So as I get my leggings, tee shirt and new programmes and any other walks trainers on early in the morning and set off for the Neatishead Community Gym, I laugh to information updates. myself and think that they’d never believe it! As I Contacts: David Tel: 01263 663 521 pedal hard for 15 minutes on the bike, row 2000 Peter – Mob: 0788 7391 733 metres and walk goodness knows how many A local walk: Tues 30th Oct miles on the treadmill, I ask myself, “what on earth Coltishall: Football Ground car park I’m doing here”. But ask me a couple of hours 52 Rectory Road. NR12 7HP later how I enjoyed it and I’ll tell you how good it Coltishall & Great Hautbois walk: all was. 3.4 miles – 75 mins - gradients How lucky we are to have such a wonderful facility in the community! I’m convinced that it must be saving the NHS a lot of money. Not only is it good for physical health, but also for mental well-being. There’s always someone there that you LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE... know, the staff are extremely helpful and friendly and I’ve even been told that if there are people ...at the friendly Horning who live on their own who haven’t been for a Bridge Club. while, someone will check that they’re alright – I Our new Beginner classes don’t think you’d get that sort of care at one of started in September, but those big smart gyms in the city. I went along it’s not too late to join up, tentatively for a free trial, and then I bought a so make sure you don’t miss out by contacting book of vouchers for 5 sessions just to make sure that this really was for me. But now I’m about to Matt Jackson today on 01692 630959 for more sign a standing order to pay monthly, so I really information. Our next Morning Duplicate Bridge am committed now. session will be held on Tuesday 9th October at Horning Village Hall and thereafter, as always, on the If I can do it, then you can – and you should!” second Tuesday of the month viz. 13th November, 11th December etc. Come with, or without, a Liz Powell partner - just turn up - no need to book. For any If you’d like to “do a Liz”, ring Carol on 01692 enquiries, please telephone Ron (01603 781416) or 535342 to book your free trial now! Jenny (01603 720826).

18 ROXHAM F.C. MOVE UP TO 5TH to see some ex-pros getting involved in local IN THE LEAGUE football). But the team gained their first win against W Hellesdon before losing narrowly at Scole in the The 1st team’s four match League Cup. So, we are hopeful they can hold winning run came to an their own against most of the teams in the Anglian abrupt halt with a 3 nil Combination Premier Division. defeat at Hadleigh. After wins over Yarmouth, In the youth leagues we now have two teams Walsham Le Willows and playing in the Thurlow Nunn youth divisions. U18’s Thetford Town in the play in the East Division and as champions they league we climbed up to have shown they will not give up their title easily. 5th place. They have a 100% record against Yarmouth, AFC Royalls & Waveney. We also have a development A 4-nil win at Huntingdon in The FA Vase saw us side in the North Division but they are yet to start. progress to the next round and a home draw against All our newly formed juniors sides are just about to local side Mulbarton Wanderers. But with the defeat start. They have all been provided with kit by local at Hadleigh and ex-Norwich player Simon Lappin sent sponsors to whom we are very grateful. The last off, it was back to 8th. There have been some really side to receive sponsorship are the u6’s who are encouraging performances from some of our younger supported by Wroxham & Hoveton Lions. players which augers well for the future especially; they are getting some good coaching from Manager By Chris Green [Secretary] Jordan Southgate and his assistant, another ex-Canary legend Adam Drury. We still need more help behind the scenes and if you can offer any assistance please contact Chris Green But it is to be expected there will be some on 07508 219072. Also, we need match sponsors. inconsistencies as several of the players are still only For this contact Liam Brydon on 07827 998103 or 18 or 19 years old and they may find it difficult to Cynthia Feltham 07518 057494. adjust to adult football. There has however been a For all other club information follow us on good buzz about Trafford Park with an average home Twitter: @the_yachtsmen or via our website gate of over 200. So, if you want to see some of the www.wroxhamfc.org most promising players in the County, get along and give them a look. Unfortunately, there is only one opportunity to do that in Oct when we play Suffolk FIRST TEAM FIXTURES side Brantham Athletic on the 13th. We would like to thank the new Norada Pub & Restaurant in Potter 09-Oct 7.45pm - Great Yarmouth Town - Away Heigham for sponsoring tracksuits. 13-Oct 3pm - Brantham Athletic - Home 19-Oct 7.45pm - Thetford Town - Away The Reserves also have a youthful look with several of 23-Oct 7.45pm - Kirkley & Pakefield - Away our current U18’s being introduced to adult football. 27-Oct 3pm TNL - Newmarket Town - Home They have found it tough going with defeats against Please check before you travel as changes may promoted Wymondham Town and Sheringham who be made. included another former Canary when club favourite Darren Eadie turned out for our opponents (good

Lots of fun and smiles for our newly formed U8’s in their opening game at Stalham!

19 SHORT MAT BOWLS Another winter session of short mat bowls on Wednesday evenings at Coltishall Village Hall began BROADLAND CHESS CLUB on19th September, from 7.00p.m. to 9.00p.m. NEWSLETTER. It is just fun and exercise, no pressure at all, as we are not involved in any league or cup competitions. Broadland Chess Club is pleased to welcome No experience is necessary, so please come along and some new members. We will now be playing join in the fun. occasional team matches at the River Rooms, Coltishall; however as always our main club nights will remain upstairs at the Kings Head, Dave Hurrell & Nick Roger Coltishall on Monday and Wednesday nights Note for Horstead Short Mat Bowls members and @19.30 pm. potential members: If you fancy an extra game each More information can be found on our week you would be welcome to join us as above. facebook/twitter pages.

Our very successful junior chess sessions start at 6.30pm on Mondays, and Paul Badger, who coaches them, has given us the exiting news that coltishall playing two members of our club, Jack Hall and Darcy Pashley, have reached the Challengers section of field bowls club the Terafinal. We are also pleased that Amy Little, who attended a Broadland coaching session At the time of writing we are almost at the prior to the Gigafinal, won her section and has end of our bowls season. The league season qualified for the Terafinal, which will take place in has finished, with a very similar report to September. We hope that all three juniors will last years. enjoy the experience and be successful. We are currently involved in the Cawston

Floodlight competition, having successfully got At the end of June some of our junior members through two rounds, we are now in the semi- also took part in The Norfolk Junior Teams final, where hopefully a good result will take tournament. In the u-75 section Broadland us into the final. Our Yare league team gained Ring-tails were unbeaten and finished second. promotion for the second year running, The attached photo shows our team of Jacob finishing runners up in the 2nd division. Davison, Jack Hall (captain), George Hall and Unfortunately our City league division Ferdinand Skodlerack with their silver medals. In two team finished second from bottom. the Open section Broadland Cygnets finished Our afternoon league team finished in mid third and were awarded bronze medals. table of division one, after gaining promotion

last season. The North Walsham league team The final of the Norfolk and Suffolk cup took finished second from bottom, but did however place on September 9th at the Virgin Money reach the final of the knockout cup where Lounge in Norwich between BCC and the Bury we lost to the league champions, Swanton St Edmunds club representing Suffolk. BCC Abbott. The closing of the green took place retained the title and our second photo taken on Sunday September16th when we had an by Paul Badger shows our winning team with the internal tournament and light refreshments. cup. ” All in all it has been an enjoyable season, with

Sandra - Publicity Officer extremely good weather. Broadland Chess Club Gloria Hurrell

20 Further details from [email protected] or visit the Club’s website. On 29 September the Vikings host Colchester and a week later Old Priorians visit Scottow, both kick off at 3.00pm. Like the Vikings both had taken maximum points from their first two so close A great start for the Vikings with two big wins in matches are in prospect. their first two games, scoring 16 tries, some very Report by Paul Morse spectacular, in the process. First up was Fullerians at home winning 59- 0, then at Diss they overwhelmed their hosts 50 -12. Club Captain Matt Hodgson,returning after a year out injured, has already amassed 39 points including two tries. For the first game Head of Rugby Johnny Masters chose three debutantes, all in the pack: Dan Bird, Frank Scott and Mathew Travers, whilst at Diss he introduced a new centre, New Zealander Tarre Ferris. Each made important contributions, nineteen year old prop Scott (pictured) being named Man of the Match in the first. The first two rounds of matches in London One North produced some interesting results. Particularly striking were promoted Rochford Hundred opening with two big victories and Amersham & Chiltern, widely expected to be amongst the promotion contenders again, losing both their matches. The Youth and Minis have restarted - Sundays 10.00 to 1230. Membership is not payable for the first four weeks, so giving newcomers ample opportunity to see if they enjoy rugby. There are age teams from 5 to 17: mixed up to Under 11s with separate girls and boys teams thereafter.

HORSTEAD & COLTISHALL COMMUNITY LUNCH CLUB August’s break resulted in a group of hungry diners when the club re-opened on the the 5th of September, although it was was good to see everyone again with lots of news to catch up on. Two of the volunteer staff have been busy and achieved five stars for the Food Hygiene standard, congratulations there to Sue and Marion. Thanks also to Bob who has doubled up as duty driver until David gets back behind the wheel following an operation. Bob also took the photos of this months birthday girls.

Give Joan a ring on 737270 for more details about a good wholesome cooked meal, good company, fun and fellowship at the Church Rooms, Coltishall. 12:15 for 12:30 Wednesdays.

21 HERRIES – CRAFT OF OUR REGION’S PAST – WARE STILL NEEDING OUR SUPPORT. Many sailing residents and readers in the Marlpit circulation area were up in arms at the Broads Authority’s recent refusal to allow a reserved mooring at Ranworth Staithe for one day – to seek passengers paying a small fee for a short trip out on a wherry.

22 In 1919 Ernest Moy purchased Solace and kept her until 1943 when she was purchased by H R Rudd, and was passed to his son, the present owner, in 1949. A Stuart-Turner petrol generator was installed in 1946, and a gas cooker in 1949.

She is an example of a large clinker built vessel, with an English oak hull. In the autumn and winter of 1999, Solace was hauled out at Prior’s Slip for repairs. Her bow and stern underwent major replanking, with a number of new part-timbers near the bow. A small Fisher-Panda diesel generator replaced the old petrol generator. All of the original cabin basins and WCs remain, but the craft does Wroxham’s Peter Bower. Skipper of the pleasure now have a shower, hot and cold water and a small wherry Hathor, has stressed wherries are an fridge in the galley. She has never had an engine endangered species, recognised for their cultural installed. In 2002 a full length steel keel was fitted heritage – and dependant on financial support, in place of the original pitch pine one, in order to including gifts and income as the Ranworth trips strengthen the whole vessel, which had hogged badly. might have produced, towards their survival.

The Wroxham-based Wherry Yacht Charter Paul Thomas Charitabler Trust (WYC) had to cancel the day of fundraising because of the Broads Authority’s decision. A spokesman said the BA had to be fair to all users of the Ranworth staithe, including hire boats – and the wherry would take up a number of spaces. He stressed they supported wherries.

Trading and pleasure wherries, as highlighted by local historians and authors, have been a major part of Coltishall’s past.

And now one of England’s most distinguished marine architects, Andrew Wolstenholme – who lives and works from Coltishall – has come up with a beautiful picture of one, a pleasure wherry, Solace, on the river past Coltishall Hall.

While she was not build in Coltishall, she has made many trips on the northern Broads, including up to Coltishall over the past century. The wherry builders D S Hall of Reedham built Solace as a speculation, but she was completed as a pleasure wherry in 1903 for Lt F S Rogers of Ingham Hall, whose family also occupied Coltishall Hall, shown in the picture for many years during the past 150 years. Above: marine architect Andrew Wolstenholme She had a successful early racing career in his Left: Solace, as it is today ownership and remains today the only wherry in Top: Solace sailing past Coltishall Hall private ownership that has remained in full sailing order throughout its life. UR COLTISHALL – CENTURIES OF HISTORY AND ROYAL OAPPROVAL! Coltishall is a very distinguished and special village – or parish. And while it is only a part of the circulation area of The Marlpit, Coltishall has been the stronghold for many of our magazine’s 40 years. And during the 40 I found royal acclaim for us!

Do you readers all know what a unique background Coltishall enjoys from far more than those 40 years we celebrated last year. Indeed our history is centuries long of course – and a very different place then from today.

Coltishall, once, was an industrial town. A centre I managed, as the Trust’s then honorary of maltings, breweries, wherry-builders and publicity man, to corner the Prince – and hospitality and work! we talked intensively not only about Albion, but, when he asked me where I lived – It is recognized as such by the remarkable Coltishall! historical ‘The Diary of Mary Hardy, 1771-1809’, produced by historian and author Margaret Bird And Prince Philip knew much about our [pictured] who has a deep love and knowledge highlights. About Allen’s boatyard, past of the Norfolk Broads and its prime towns and wherry-builder and then for a long while, villages over several centuries. holiday boat-builder and hirer, before it became housing in the late 20th century. To quote its website: This wide-ranging diary throws new light on eighteenth-century English He knew we built smaller, faster wherries country life and work. Since it was published here than in some other Broadland yards in full for the first time in 2013 it has received – Coltishall being near the end of Bure warm praise from reviewers. navigation but still vital in producing maltings and other cargoes which needed transport More recently however, Coltishall’s significance from here down to Yarmouth and Norwich. was marked by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who knew lots about our very special place. The Prince’s interest amazed me - and he knew much about the maltings industry, the My education in Coltishall from Prince Philip was breweries – and more! I was staggered at delivered at the 100th Anniversary celebration his enthusiasm and knowledge of Coltishall. of the birth of the trading wherry Albion, still So that is one more attribute for Coltishall an occasional visitor here – but built in Oulton – and its history included as delivered by Broad. The Marlpit… roll on Royal Coltishall! Albion’s 100th was 13/10/1998, and her guardians today – the Norfolk Wherry Trust – Paul Thomas had a special event on Wroxham Broad.

This included Prince Philip, the Wherry Trust’s centenary Patron, who sailed her with some of us, Here is just one picture of the Duke of Edinburgh sailing the boat with Kim Dowe. NWT officer Peter Jermy provided me with this picture of the Prince at the helm of Albion on Wroxham Broad where celebrations were held, both sailing and then entertaining in the Norfolk Broads Yacht Club.

24 Ed

Dear Ed . . .

The Young Marlpit letters section is specifically aimed at our younger readership. We are keen to know what you would like to see in the Young Marlpit, and need your thoughts to help shape future editions. So let us know what is of interest to you. What are today’s hot topics for the adults of tomorrow?

If you have an idea for a future edition, or would like to voice an opinion on anything at all . . . get writing and share it with us on our letters page.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Ed.

You can email your correspondence to [email protected] or drop it into one of our collection boxes at Coltishall Pharmacy, Farm to Fork, or Coltishall Post Office (don’t forget to include your name, age, and details of how to contact you.) OCTOBER CRAFT IDEA . . . Finally, decorate your garden. This is where you can MAKING A MINIATURE GARDEN really use your imagination. Small figures, dolls house items, a fish tank miniature treasure chest; these are Find a container (it could be a plant pot, a plastic just a few of the things you could add. The theme is bowl, or even an old ice cream tub or storage box, entirely up to you. depending on the size of the garden you want to create). Ed. If you are going to use real plants you will need We would love a picture of your finished garden to someone to make drainage holes in the bottom. If print in a future edition. keeping inside, you will also need to sit it on a tray You can email your submissions to youth@themarlpit. to catch any drips. com or drop them into one of our collection boxes at Coltishall Pharmacy, Farm to Fork, or Coltishall Post Fill your container with soil and add some Office (don’t forget to include your name, age, and landscaping. Lollipop sticks or twigs make great details of how to contact you. fencing; gravel, stones and shells can be used for ) paths. Upside down lids from jars filled with water, tin foil or even small mirrors can create a pond.

Get planting: small-leafed herbs, rock plants, moss, you can use anything small enough for your container.

JOKE YOUNG MARLPIT POETRY CORNER COMPETITION How do all the oceans say hello to Have a go at writing your own animal poem. veach other? They wave! It could be a funny verse or two, like the one above, or something entirely different; the choice What did one wall say to the other wall? is yours. It doesn’t even have to rhyme! I’ll meet you at the corner! Our competition is open to all Young Marlpit readers aged 5-16 and the winner will receive Why are seagulls called seagulls? a £10 book token. Entries must be received Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels! by 11th November and the winner will be announced in the next edition. What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? Submissions can be sent to youth@themarlpit. | EMAIL [email protected] WITH YOUR WITH YOUR | CONTRIBUTIONS EMAIL [email protected] A tuba toothpaste.

com or in one of our collection boxes at Coltishall Pharmacy, Farm to Fork, or at Coltishall Post Office. Why are fish so smart? Don’t forget to include your name, age, and contact Because they live in schools! details.

Where do cows go for entertainment? To the moo-vies!

What do you YOUNG MARLPIT call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.

26 Coltishall Primary School

Ginger Tom Dear Readers, we are year 6 pupils from Coltishall TINA GODDARD Primary School and have come to the end of our time here and are ready for our new start at high school. Old Bessie bought a kitten I remember when I started in reception (Cherry);all YOUNG MARLPIT And named him Ginger Tom. the classes in our school are named after a tree in She’d bought him on a Thursday; our school grounds. Reception is Cherry,Year one is By Friday he was gone. Willow,Year two is Beech, year three is Hazel,year four is Chestnut,year five is Oak and year 6 is Sycamore. On Saturday she scoured the streets, We also have houses ; I am a Yellow Hammer. There is On Sunday, when in church, Kingfisher and Greenfinch as well. We have so many She heard that he’d been spotted happy memories of our time here. Hannah Clark. So she went and got her purse PLAYS

And Monday, paid for posters Every year, towards the end of term , key stage 2 puts EMAIL [email protected] CONTRIBUTIONS | WITH YOUR That went up around the green, together a leavers’ production involving many different Where last the village gossip scenes. It is a tradition that all the parents of the Said the little cat was seen. year sixes who are in the audience get a bit tearful ; however now we are trying to make it a more positive On Tuesday not much happened experience about moving on. We all auditioned for our Till that evening came the call parts in front of the wonderful Mrs Rayner , who on That Ginger Tom was sighted top of being the HLTA for lower key-stage 2 , somehow On a next-door-neighbour’s wall. manages to organise 4 classes with children as young as seven when doing the production. Ruby Alder He had joined a band of alley cats It seems he’d spent his time SPORTS In catching mice, upturning bins The opportunities at Coltishall for sports are And other acts of crime. sensational. There are a wide range of activities to float your boat, whatever they might be, from cross- With Wednesday came a fall of snow; country to netball to cricket to tag rugby; there’s lots Young Tom was not best pleased. to choose from. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday For as he was so very small, you get the opportunity to arrive at school ten minutes He was frozen to the knees. early in your sports kit and to run round the the field until school starts. I have really enjoyed the sport at On Thursday from her window seat Coltishall and I will really miss it. Adam Bell That morning, Bessie saw A set of tiny footprints, THE PAST AND THE FUTURE Leading right up to her door. I can remember when I arrived here in year two. I was very shy. I only knew about three people but as She opened it to find her cat the year went on I made more and more friends and Bedraggled and forlorn. kept building up my confidence to where I am now. And once inside, beside the fire, I’m pretty much at the end of my time in year six and The criminal reformed. I’ve started to think about the next step. One thing I’m particularly looking forward to is Chemistry as No more the wail of alley cats I’m very keen to use the labs; getting to blow things And other feral calls, up! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here and have so Would tempt him back many memories. I will miss Coltishall Primary School. To his life of crime Lilianne Issit Beyond old Bessie’s walls. SATS Now Ginger Tom is happy This year we did SATS; it wasn’t hard but it wasn’t easy. On his cushion made of silk, The best part was that we had extra breaks and food. Being fed titbits of salmon Even when we started year six we knew it was coming And his saucer filled with milk. so we practised a lot but we still did things like P.E., English and many other things. I have really liked my time at Coltishall. I would stay down a year if I could. Lewis Napper 27 COLTISHALL BRIDGE The bridge that was destroyed on the 27th of August 1912 had been a crossing place over, The River Bure, since its construction in 1842. Carrying horse drawn vehicles of all types from farm wagons pulled by shire horses to private pony and traps. Followed by early motorised transport as shown in the first picture. When the bridge was destroyed in the 1912 floods the people of the villages were ferried across the river in dinghies of various sizes by boat owners who lived locally. A temporary bridge was constructed in 1913 which would allow foot traffic to cross the river. This would also carry light horse drawn vehicles, but heavier transport would need to cross the river at Wroxham or Mayton Bridge. The New Bridge, we use today, was built and completed in 1913 -14. Reputably the headless ghost of Sir Thomas Boleyn can be seen once a year on the 19th May, the anniversary of his daughter’s execution. He can be seen driving his phantom coach over the bridge in Coltishall. A headless hound is also reported to cross the bridge once every night. Derek Allday AN EXHIBITION OF TITANIC PROPORTIONS

On Saturday 6th October there will be an Market, Mary Howard from North Walsham, Exhibition at Horstead Tithe Barn from 10 am honeymooners Ted and Ethel Beane from to 4 pm. It will be presented by John Balls of The Norwich and Ellen Bird from New Buckenham, Norfolk Titanic Association. who was maid to Ida Straus, wife of millionaire Isidor Straus. John has made a special study of this tragic event in April 1912. He has written 2 books, which will The story of the maiden voyage, where a be available. He has written several articles and collision with an iceberg at 11.40 pm on the night lectured on the subject in England Belfast Italy of 14th April 1912 saw the loss of more than America and Canada. 1500 lives, continues to fascinate.

He recently produced a successful exhibition at The ship sank in 2 hours 40 minutes and the The Time and Tide Museum in Yarmouth. wreck lies at a depth of approximately 12000 ft There will be slides, models, documents and off the coast of Newfoundland. It. memorabilia dealing with The Titanic and her sister ship The Britannic. Proceeds from the exhibition will go to Horstead There will be a feature on the 5 Norfolk survivors; Church. Teas and refreshments will be available. Frank Prentice [crew member] from Downham Alasdair Darroch Treasurer Horstead PCC.

28 AND orstead Hall lay in the middle Then Now of a substantial park. A seventeenth-century house Hstood here until 1835, when it was rebuilt in the Tudor style by Edward Harbord, 3rd Baron Suffield. The lodges, one at Mayton, the other on the Buxton-Horstead Road, date from this period.

Edward Harbord, 3rd Baron Suffield rebuilt the house for his eldest son, Edward Vernon Harbord, 4th Baron Suffield, son on his marriage to Miss Coltishall Hall is a Grade II listed large country house Gardiner. However, the third Baron built in about 1700 in a 17th century style, with 19th died from injuries sustained in a riding Century alterations. It was modernised in about 1830. accident on the day of the wedding, and It was altered again in 1871, when it was given a new the house was adapted for the use of facade. The central pediment bears the date of 1871. the dowager baroness. Charles Harbord, In the 18th Century, Coltishall was a major centre for 5th Baron Suffield (1830-1914), a good brewing and records show that brewer Chapman Ives friend of Edward VII, was brought up Esq (1758-1804) was in residence at Coltishall Hall at the at the hall. Following his inheritance of time of his marriage in 1782. Gunton Park, the house was let out until 1851 census records show that a wealthy Norfolk parson it was bought by the Birkbeck family. the Rev John Nathaniel Micklethwait, his wife Emily and Owners included the Batcheler family five servants were living at Coltishall Hall. The parson (18th century), the Suffields, who rebuilt subsequently inherited Taverham Hall in 1856’ following the house, and latterly the Birkbecks. the death of his father Nathaniel Micklethwait. Sir Edward Birkbeck entertained Prime 1871 census records that landowner & magistrate Minister Lord Salisbury there in 1887. Richard Rogers, his wife Millicent and their six children were then in residence at the Hall. During World War II the house was During the 1920s and 30s The Hall was owned by requisitioned by the War Office and Reverend and Mrs Rogers. used by a cipher unit, who put up During the Second World War, The Royal Army Medical numerous huts in the grounds, some Corps, and possibly REME, commandeered the Hall. of which survive. The hall’s Italianate During this time, the grounds belonging to the Hall watertower, which stood among extended much further than they do now and would outbuildings, now derelict, is visible from have contained High House and its neighbour the roads around the park. A chapel Marlpit House. also survives, equally derelict. Post WW2 history Coltishall Hall has been a Hotel & Restaurant, Insurance Company HQ and a The estate was sold in 1947 and most Nursing Home. of the house came down soon after. In the 1970’s “The Lodge” was added to the rear of the Today part of the estate is used for main hall, initially as offices for the insurance company quarrying. Substantial estate buildings Pioneer Mutual Insurance. The Hall now contains 13 survive, and part of the house remains, privately owned apartments. albeit in a derelict condition.

A pipe organ from the house is in the church at Ashby St. Mary. There will be an exhibition of memorabilia, pictures, newspapers, facts and, interestingly, local stories including details of five Norfolk survivors. This event is being put on by the Norfolk Titanic Association, and is for Church funds. Do come and support. Adults £3, under 16 free. There will be refreshments.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY-A SPECIAL YEAR Just a reminder that this year is the centenary of the end of the First World War. We will FROM THE REVEREND be marking this at our local churches on the CHRISTOPHER ENGELSEN 11th November. We welcome the Frettenham Scouts to our Remembrance Observation at One World Service at Coltishall Church Frettenham War Memorial at Hainford Church On Sunday 30th September 10.00am there is a (meet outside) at 10.45am, and the Coltishall service to pray for and respond to the needs of our Brownies to Coltishall Church at for the neighbours throughout the world. The collection 2.45pm service which is followed by the Act will be for Christian Aid and its work to combat of Remembrance at the War Memorial. There the effects of climate change by helping women will be a 9.30am Morning Prayer at Horstead in Ethiopia, Malawi, Honduras and Burkina Faso to and the Act of Remembrance at 11am at the turn solar energy into business opportunities. Please Horstead War Memorial. come to the service and there are envelopes in Do come to the lighting of the Beacon in church before and during October for donations. Coltishall at the Lower Common - see details in this magazine. Coffee with the Rector Visits, prayer and help I am very happy for anyone to join me on Thursday 18th October at A Piece of Cake, Coltishall, for Please do contact me or my colleague Rev coffee, whether it be a chat or whatever you Keith, of you would like us to visit at home or in would like to talk about - Church, faith, the local hospital. community, or any personal or other concerns you Do let us know of any requests for prayer. We may have. have a Prayer Tree in Hainford Church to which prayers can be added - and a Prayer Wherry in Harvest Time Coltishall Church. Thank you to all who have given tins and packets Visit us on our Facebook page Coltishall Group of of food for Norwich Night Shelter (St Martin’s Parishes Housing Trust) at our school Harvest assemblies, Visit the web for service times and at Hainford and Frettenham Church. Come www.coltishallgroupofparishes.wordpress.com and give thanks for all the good things we need and Rector: The Reverend Christopher Engelsen enjoy, - food, shelter, community, the earth itself, 01603 737255 [email protected] - at Coltishall Harvest Family Service on Sunday Associate Priest: The Reverend Keith Dignum October 7th ( please bring gifts of food for Night 01603 710397 Shelter) , and at Horstead Church Harvest Festival on Sunday 28th October at 9.30am. Best wishes and prayers - Thank you to all who came to Harvest Supper Quiz Christopher and Chips and Hainford Church last month (at time of writing hope my table did well!).

Titanic Exhibition Saturday 6th October 10am- 4pm Tithe Barn Horstead 30 OCTOBER THOUGHTS FROM BADERSFIELD CHURCH Mondays: Tinies to Tots 10.15-12.00. Weekly Do you enjoy word or picture puzzles? Games like Parent, Baby & Toddler Group for parents, ‘Odd one Out’ when you had to work out which and carers, run by Heather and her team. word didn’t fit the category? Most animals gather into Small charge; first session free! Closed for groups; there is safety in numbers, as well keeping half term on the 22nd. their unique identity and ensuring continuation of Wednesdays: 9am Hearts & Hands. Weekly the species. I remember a tea towel that had unusual prayer for the community. Box in Hall for collective nouns for animals on. What about a tower of giraffes? A leash of greyhounds? Or a labour of prayer requests. moles? Descriptions which try to define the common Sewing Group. 7-9pm in Hall. Contact features that sets them apart, but also gives them their Netty on Sew Happy Crafts Facebook identity, their belonging to their species, and defines Thursdays: 6-7pm. Rainbows in Main Hall their territory. during term time. Closed on 15th & 22nd So what about us humans? Our species has many Men’s Group at the Diplomat. 7.30pm. similar common attributes, except that we extend Fridays: Community Prayers. 9.45-10.15am categories or definitions to include social, economic, political, educational, occupational, religious, and ethnic Breast Feeding Support Group 10.30- differences – you might think of some more. It seems 11.30am. Local Support for new and that humans have an inbuilt need to belong, to fit in, experienced breastfeeding mums. Rebecca to be part of a group, to be accepted and included. is trained to advise. Yet in trying to fit into a group, a collective or Slice of Life Community Café. 11.00am category, to blend in, we can find ourselves excluded Serving our local community. Freshly baked because of our all-too-human tendency to highlight and judge smaller differences. So communities savoury & sweet refreshments. All ages become fragmented; incomers or locals; employed welcome; kids toy corner. Want to raise or unemployed; owners or tenants; young or old money for charity? Pop in to find out how. and more beside. Social ranking systems or pecking 12th Library Van 11.15-11.40 in Car Park orders work against celebrating similarities and lead Monthly Community Activities: to creating exclusive groups. Society is quicker to 10th. Wednesday 4-6pm. Messy Church fun judge rather than respect difference; when differences with bible themed crafts, activities + meal. become more exaggerated, people become more isolated. This is not life giving; increased social Book through the Office. loneliness and isolation because of growing mental 17th Wednesday 12.15pm for 12.30pm health issues in our society. ‘Lunch with Us’ Community Lunch is open What to do? We need to think of ways to change the to local villages. 2 course lunch with coffee. tone of our language. Instead of being negative about £5 suggested donation. Please ring our people or situations, by criticising or judging difference, Office to book: 01603 738634. we could try to accept and respect difference, to find out how to draw people closer, to listen to 25thThursday. 1-2.30pm Baby Clinic in Hall. each other’s stories, to choose positive language Sunday Worship in October: instead of negative; to notice those on the edge of 7th. Rise & Shine Community Breakfast our community and help them to join in, by showing 9.30am - 11.am Continental style. Family patience with acceptance. We all need to belong to friendly gathering with time to talk about feel accepted and to find our place and identity. The things that matter. church can play a role in the reduction of societal 14th Café Church. 10.30am. Informal isolation and difference; Christian living is about being hospitable, knowing that we are all equally precious worship; time to think about & explore and unique to God. God has no favourites! One of issues of life and faith my favourite verses from St. Paul’s extensive writing 21st Confirmation Service at Aylsham 10.15 is ‘In Christ’s family there can be no division into Jew Twilight Praise. 4pm. In depth bible study and non-Jew, slave and free, male and female. Among 29th Holy Communion. 10.30am. Act of us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common worship to celebrate in the sharing of bread relationship with Jesus Christ. He pulls everyone together. Let’s rebuild our communities together, bit and wine. by bit! 31st. Weds Light Event. Celebrate All Souls. Love Deb x 31 NEWS FROM THE BELL TOWER bells and beacons at 7pm on the 11th, but are making arrangements to ring half-muffled in Splendid news this month about our Open Tower sadness before the 11 o’clock Commemoration Day on August Bank Holiday! Due to absences on at Horstead Memorial while our 7pm ringing the date of the Coltishall Garage Sale (when we will be fully open in celebration as well as usually take part and also hold our Open Tower commemoration of the peace that came at last Day) we held our breath and decided to go for at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the a date most of us could manage and hoped we eleventh month one hundred years ago. wouldn’t be sitting there all alone with dozens of cakes going uneaten! Your Bellringing Team Well, we needn’t have worried, we had a steady stream of visitors all day from the moment we opened at 10 o’clock to when we shut up shop (sorry, church!) at 4! Seventy-five paying adults entered the tower, heard a talk and saw a demonstration of bellringing in the ringing chamber then climbed to the belfry to see a bell in action before yet more stairs to the roof!

And many adults brought their children with them, with the youngest climbing up the stairs, using hands as well as feet, great stickability! All that stair climbing (or was it listening to our Tower captain droning on…?) meant that the teas, coffees and cakes were much in demand. We and our visitors were blessed with a fine day, clear and good for photographs of the wonderful views over the village and the surrounding countryside and everyone we spoke to told us that they had had a great time, (and that the cakes weren’t bad either!). vIt was a great effort by everyone involved, those who not only baked but stood and served our guests and those who couldn’t be with us but still provided cakes for sale. Our thanks as a bellringing team go, therefore, to ALL who helped us raise a magnificent £312 to ensure that our ropes and our bells are kept in good condition to continue to ring out over the village for services and celebrations for another year.

But it’s not just about the funds! We were delighted to welcome a new ringer who visited us on the day, who lives in the village and has now started on his learning journey to being a bellringer, so, welcome, Ivor. I know we say this frequently in The Marlpit, but we would welcome more new ringers, of any age, sex or religion, to help us keep a unique English tradition alive and well into the future when some of us will have hung up our bell ropes for the last time! Do contact us either by ringing the Tower Captain, Mike Gander, on 01603 738 788, or just come along to a Monday practice at 7.30pm. We would love to see you.

Lastly, a note about the commemoration of the end of the First World War on 11th November. We shall be ringing in the nationwide event of 32 OBITUARY: A COLTISHALL WE ARE HONOURED BY CHARACTER – BISHOP’S ‘PILGRIMAGE’ BEFORE PASSING OF JOHN RETIREMENT HOLMES The funeral took place on Sept 3 of one of Parishioners from throughout The Marlpit region Coltishall’s charismatic attended “a pilgrimage” by the Bishop of Norwich, men – John Holmes, his last tour here before he retires in November, traveller, entrepreneur, husband, father, relation albeit with continued work elsewhere ahead, some and friend to many who came to St John the of it brave and unique. Baptist church to honour him. He ended his day of services at Coltishall’s lower Sadly his death had been speedy after the arrival common by the Bure – with congregation led by St of motor neurone disease and those of us used to John’s Coltishall vicar Chris Engelsen singing “Down seeing him enjoying Coltishall in his later life, walking by the Riverside”. his dog, will miss the chat, the laugh, his life around the village. Earlier Bishop Rt Rev Graham James had visited Aylsham, Reepham, Bawdeswell, and ended with Sixty years earlier - not for John Holman Holmes, clergy and congregation from Coltishall, Horstead, the teenage entry to intellectual university – Hoveton and Wroxham, Badersfield and other of rather like many of us of his age, entry instead our neighbouring parishes. to the university of life, to gain more excitement, challenge, surprises as he tackled early life. At 16 Coltishall is honoured to have had this Diocese of he had targeted exploration - and boarded low life Norwich deanery pilgrimage as one of the Bishop’s accommodation of a ship to Canada – this was an remaining services before his last in Norwich Cathe- age very different from today. dral on November 25. But, he told me, he will continue some duties, no- Then into a life of sales, initially for a chocolate firm, tably chairing, as a member of the House of Lords, then to other products – and success. More travel the controversial Paterson Inquiry into malpractice – to Australia for three years, then back to his home of breast surgeon Ian Paterson, who carried out country and development of life into successful hundreds of botched operations. activities including owning a hotel, one marriage and children, then in time another marriage – and “I will … draw my involvement with many local or- more new life including musically-talented daughter ganisations and charities to a close, and also disen- Bridget who honoured him in his funeral playing, gage from a number of national responsibilities. with Bernadette, Schubert’s Ava Maria – a beautiful “It’s been a privilege and honour to serve as Bishop performance bringing both tears and applause from of Norwich for almost 19 years, and Julie and I will the congregation. find it hard to leave. Next year we are returning to home in Truro, Cornwall.” Other relations gave tributes warmly, colourfully of his nature and talents. Vicar Chris Engelsen He moved to Norwich at the end of 1999 and was also gave more facts on John who was 76 when enthroned as Bishop of Norwich in January 2000. he passed on. Perhaps the most significant and Bishop Graham has been the Church of England’s touching words came from dear Mary, his widow. lead spokesman on media issue, patron or president of more than 30 organisations and charities, some To all, but particularly Mary and Bridget, remember local to us, and a regular presenter on BBC Radio John, from the hymn we sang, Lord of all 4’s Thought for the Day. Hopefulness… “strength, love, peace in our hearts at the end of the day.” Paul Thomas Paul Thomas 33

Our Representatives Coltishall Parish Councillors www.coltishallpc.info [Member of Parliament] Keith Simpson T: 01603 865763 [Chairman] Bob Grindrod T: 01603 736259 The Stable, Church Farm, Attlebridge, NR9 5ST 4 Westbourne Road, Coltishall, NR12 7HT [Member of Parliament] Norman Lamb T: 01692 403752 [Vice Chairman] Bill Musson T: 01603 738620 Unit 4, The Garden Centre, Nursery Drive, Nth Walsham, NR28 0DR 16 College Close, Coltishall, NR12 7DT [Norfolk County Councillor] Thomas Garrod T: 07515 356821 [Acting Clerk] Suzanne Hall T: 0744 6542156 6, The Maltings, Church Close, Coltishall NR12 7DZ 112 Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EQ [Broadland District Councillor] Jo Copplestone T: 01603 860840 Doreen Snelling T: 01603 737955 Breck Farm, Swannington, Norwich, NR9 5TB Red House, Church Street, Coltishall, NR12 7DJ Michael Spinks T: 01603 737332 Alan’s View, 11 Frogge Lane, Great Hautbois, NR12 7JT ‘All correspondence and queries should be Mike Kirkham sent to the Parish Clerk’ , T: 01603 739157 | 20 College Close, Coltishall, NR12 7DT John Haschak T: 01603 611031 | 8 Hautbois Rd, Coltishall, NR12 7JW

Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Councillors [Chairman] Campbell Jones T: 01603 927592 Tom Cain T: 01603 736840 | 2 Patricia Avenue, Horstead NR12 7EW 34, Tungate Way, Horstead, NR12 7EN Diane Williams T: 01603 737719 [Vice Chair] Caroline Fleming T: 01603 737686 5 Robert Norgate Close, Horstead, NR12 7BT Horstead House, Mill Road, Horstead, NR12 7AU Robert Jennings T: 738335, 11 St Margarets Close, Horstead, NR12 7ER [Parish Clerk] Suzanne Hall T: 07476 952824 Liz Wishart T: 07849 070618 | 6 Havergate, Horstead, NR12 7EJ 112 Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EQ Margaret Gurney T: 01603 737235 | Heggatt Hall, Horstead, NR12 7AY Michael Blackburn T: 01603 737495 Sunny Croft, 24 Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP Philippa Weightman T: 01603 737962 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Stanninghall Road, Horstead NR12 7LY Alan Browne T: 07789 967909 www.horsteadparishcouncil.org.uk [email protected] Holly Tree Cottage, Mill Lane, Tunstead NR12 8HN

Directory of Clubs and Associations

1st Buxton Lamas Sea Scout Group: Vereen Marcer T: 01603 279457 Horning Amateur Theatrical Society: 1st Coltishall Guides: Claire T: 07826 444 046 Pauline Gedge T: 01692 630554 1st Hoveton & Wroxham Sea Scout Group: T Hughes 01692 630688 Horning Bridge Club: [Chairman] Ron Hunt T: 01603 781416 Ashmanaugh & Barton Wanderers Cricket Club: Horstead Bowls Club: [Secretary] Peter Cobb T: 737600 Bernie Everrett - [email protected] Horstead Tree Warden: Barry Benton T: 737279 Aylsham Chess Club: David Owen T: 01263 731327 Tony Codling T: 737093 Badminton Club: Carl Tipple T: 01603 738399 Horstead Trust: [Chair/Clerk] Barbara Gidney T: 01603 737900 Broadland Chess Club: Paul Badger T: 01603 737572 Horstead Tithe Barn Community Association: Broadland Tots2Teens Club: Nicola Pye T: 01603 430525 [Chairman] Luke Blackburn: 07817 061324 Brownies: Jo T: 07808 286293 - Emma T: 07501 458918 Hoveton Wroxham & District Gardening Club: Bure Valley Youth Football Club: Ted McCarter T: 07760 424264. Pam Culley T: 782041 Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum: Mike Warren T: 01603 738332 Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin T: 736287 Coltishall & Horstead W.I.: [Secretary] Rosie Howell T: 01603 737762 North Norfolk Speakers Club T: Stuart 07775 793999 Coltishall Activities & Sports Trust [CAST]: Probus Club of Broadlands: Steve Robb 01603 736597 [Chair] Doreen Snelling T: 01603 737955 Rotary Club of Broadlands: Richard Mayer T: 01603 715796 Coltishall Allotments Assoc’: [Chair] Bill Dickson T: 07717 895574 Rotary Club of Wroxham & Bure Valley : Jonathan King T: 784482 Coltishall Church Bellringers: Mike Gander T: 01603 738788 Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes [Llamas KC Lodge]: Coltishall Commons Management Trust: Barbara Elvy 01508 558761 Bob Jennings T: 01603 738335 Coltishall Cricket Club: Kevin Fisher 07849 275688 Royal British Legion: Mr B Jordan 01603 738325 Coltishall Jags Running Club: Alan Groves T: 01603 737262 Spirit of Coltishall Association: [Secretary] Jeff Ayling Coltishall PF Bowls Club: [Captain] Rob James T: 01603 890905 [email protected] Coltishall Labour Party: Stephen McNair T: 01603 737830 Wellington Dance [Ballroom Dancing]: Dave Cox T: 01603 737907 Coltishall Tree Warden: Peter Croot T: 01603 737427 Wroxham Flower Club: Pat Barnes T: 01603 720466 Community Lunch Club: Joan Milligan T: 01603 737270 Wroxham Folk Dance Club: Mick Wade 01692 404447 Coltishall Create & Share Craft: Sylvia Coward T: 01603 737915 Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club: David Barnett 782002 Friends of Coltishall & Spixworth Surgeries: Wroxham, Hoveton & Belaugh Twinning Association: Maureen Neal T: 01603 897506 Jane Monks T: 01603 782496 Friends of Coltishall Church: Henry Bradshaw T: 01603 738009 Wroxham United Reform Church: Rev Bruno Boldrini T: 458873 Hautbois Rangers: Emma Brown T: 01603 898983 [Secretary] Mrs Lynne Howard T: 01603 738835 46 Useful Telephone Numbers

Police [non-emergency]: 101 Coltishall Post Office: 01603 737277 Broadland High School: 01603 782715 Coltishall Surgery: 01603 737593 Crime stoppers: 0800 111 8555 Coltishall Community Centre: 01603 738435 Coltishall Primary School: 01603 737481 Priest in Charge, Coltishall Rector: 01603 737255 Citizens Advice Bureau [Norwich]: 03444 111444 Good Neighbour Scheme (Horstead & Coltishall): 07799 277455 Dial-A-Ride Community Transport: 01692 500840 Recruiting Sergeant (Defibrillator): 01603 737077 Coltishall Pharmacy: 01603 736784

Horstead Tithe Barn The Hayloft is available for hire: £12.60 / 3-hour session or £5.25 / hour for shorter periods. M Badminton: Carl Tipple T: 738399 [7pm-10pm] The Main Barn is available for hire: for full or part-day sessions on Saturday T [1st Tues] Pop-up Café: Sylvia Coward T: 737915 [10am-12pm] or Sunday @ full day rate of £200, 9am-12pm (15 hours). Part-day sessions: £12 / hour. Line Dancing: Glenda / Sheila T: 890708 / 279294 [7pm-9pm] Saturday evening session (6pm-12pm): £100 W Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin T: 736287 [7:30pm-10:30pm] Mornings or afternoons on weekdays @ £12 / hour with a minimum st rd [1 & 3 Weds] Tiddlers Baby & Toddler Group: booking of two hours. *Bar by Request. Michelle T: 736486 [10-11:30am] Charge to regular (weekly) hirers: T Ballroom Dancing: Dave Cox T: 737907 [7:30pm-10:30pm] £19.50 / 3-hour session, £78.00 / month or £963.00 / year. For booking & enquiries: Sue Blackburn Tel: 01603 737495 F Short Mat Bowls: Jill Bunn T: 737516 [7:30pm-10:30pm] email: [email protected] nd S [2 Sat] Craft Buddies: Karen Rhodes T: 861515 [10am-4pm] www.horsteadtithebarn.wordpress.com

Coltishall Village Hall Coltishall Church Room

M [term time] Coltishall & Horstead Preschool [9am-3pm] M Girl Guides [6:30pm-8:30pm] [term time] Rainbows [4:45pm-5:45pm] [2nd Mon] Create and Share Craft [2pm-5pm] nd [term time] Brownies [6pm-7:30pm] T [2 Tues] Coltishall Parish Council Meeting [6:30pm- 7:30pm] T [term time] Coltishall & Horstead Preschool [9am-3pm] Forever Fit 60+ - Exercise for over 60s [10am-11am] Vibe Fitness [7pm-9pm] W Community Lunch Club [12:30pm-1:45pm] W [term time] Coltishall & Horstead Preschool [9am-3pm] [3rd Weds] Coltishall and Horstead WI [7:30pm-10pm] [Sept-March] Short Mat Bowls [7pm-9pm] T Yoga [10am-11:30am] T [term time] Dance Zenergy [3:30pm-6:30pm] [term time] Coltishall & Horstead Preschool [9am-12:15pm] Bookings for the Church Room: The Church Room is currently available for hire at the following F [term time] Coltishall & Horstead Preschool [9am-12:15pm] charges: £5.50 / hour or £14.00 / 3-hour session. S Zumba [9:15am-10:15am] Casual users £9.00 / hour. Bookings and Enquiries: Coltishall Village Hall - Lounge Joan Milligan T: 01603 737270

M Royal British Legion (as required) [7:30pm-8pm]

Tu Good Neighbour Scheme (as required) [7:30pm-10:30pm] PLEASE INFORM Th Good Neighbour Scheme (as required) [7:30pm-10:30pm] [email protected] IF ANY OF THE ABOVE IS INCORRECT, Bookings for the Hall and Lounge: Regular hirers: £6 / hour OUT OF DATE, NO LONGER VALID OR Casual hirers (one-offs): £12 / hour Saturday: £150 / day. Saturday FOR THE INCLUSION OF A NEW CLUB, evening 6pm-12pm: £75 Hall & Lounge booked together: SOCIETY OR ASSOCIATION. £100. *Bar by request. For bookings & enquiries: Doreen Snelling Tel: 01603 737955

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