CHURCHES TOGETHER ...................................................................................... 2 A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY .............................................................................. 3 A SUMMER CONCERT IN ST. MARY’S CHURCH, WROXHAM,........................ 3 MOTHERS’ UNION – WROXHAM BENEFICE BRANCH ................................... 3 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ........................................................................ 3 FRIENDS OF WROXHAM CHURCH ................................................................. 4 ST HELEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH .................................................................... 4 BROADGRACE CHURCH ................................................................................. 5 LIBRARY & SCHOOL NEWS ................................................................................ 5 CLUB NEWS ....................................................................................................... 7 WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB ........................................................................ 7 HOVETON, WROXHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB ............................ 7 GARDENING TIPS FOR JULY ....................................................................... 7 WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB .................................................. 8 THE PROBUS CLUB OF BROADLANDS ........................................................ 9 WROXHAM SOCIAL CLUB ........................................................................ 10 WROXHAM & DISTRICT LADIES’ LUNCHEON CLUB ................................. 11 SOLO CLUB .............................................................................................. 11 BARTON HOUSE RAILWAY....................................................................... 12 WROXHAM AND DISTRICT U3A............................................................... 13 WROXHAM WI ........................................................................................ 13 HOVETON & DISTRICT WI ........................................................................ 14 1ST WROXHAM GUIDES .......................................................................... 15 NORFOLK BROADS YACHT CLUB ............................................................. 16 BADMINTON PLAYERS ............................................................................. 16 ASHMANHAUGH & BARTON WANDERERS CRICKET CLUB ..................... 16 COUNCIL NEWS ............................................................................................... 18 NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL ......................................................... 18 HOVETON PARISH COUNCIL ........................................................................ 19 WROXHAM PARISH COUNCIL.................................................................. 22 ARTICLES & PRESS RELEASES ........................................................................... 23 BRIDGE VETS, WROXHAM ........................................................................... 23 THE MUSEUM OF THE BROADS .................................................................. 24 THE PRESTON ROOMS – THE VILLAGE HALL ............................................... 26 WESTOVER VETERINARY CENTRE ............................................................... 26 NOTICES .......................................................................................................... 28 THIS MONTH'S COVER ............................................................................. 29 FORTHCOMING EVENTS .................................................................................. 30 CHURCHES TOGETHER in Wroxham Hoveton Belaugh & Neatishead Church of England RectorThe Revd Elizabeth Jump The Vicarage 11 Church Lane Wroxham NR12 8SH Tel: 01603 784150 [email protected] Churchwardens Wroxham St. Mary Vacant Hoveton St John Mr David BarnettTel: 782002 [email protected] Hoveton St Peter Mrs Sandy LinesTel: 782282 [email protected] Belaugh Vacant United Reformed Church Minister Rev Bruno Boldrini94 Welsford Road NR4 6QHTel: 01603 458873 Secretary Mrs Lynne HowardTel: 01603 [email protected] Contact for JAM (Sunday School) Mr Chris BillingTel: [email protected] Roman Catholic Church Parish PriestFr. James Walsh The Presbytery 4 Norwich Road North Walsham NR28 9JP Tel: 01692 403258www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com Sacristan Tryddyn Horning Road West Hoveton NR12 8QJTel: 782758 Baptist Church PastorVacantwww.neatisheadbaptist.org.uk Neatishead Baptist Church, Norfolk, NR12 8YF Contact Mrs Sue GibbonsTel: 01692 631118 [email protected] In Association with Broadgrace Church MinisterJohn HindleyTel: 737974 [email protected] Churches Together AdministratorMrs Alex HoweTel: 01603 783096 A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY a summer concert in st. mary’s church, wroxham, featuring matthew bond, (organist) & maria willis, mezzo-soprano (winner of the 2016 norfolk’s version of the voice). on saturday 23rd july. tickets £5 obtainable from margaret 783399 or marion 782438 MOTHERS’ UNION – WROXHAM BENEFICE BRANCH In June we attended a Holy Communion service in Norwich Cathedral, followed by a lunch in the Refectory. On Tuesday, 19th July, we will have another quiet morning at Belaugh Church, led by the Reverend Liz Jump. This is always a most thought-provoking yet spiritual experience. We have invited Members from other local Branches to join us. Coffee from 10.00 am. Everyone (not just Members) is welcome to join us. Please contact Suzanne Barnett (782002) or Val Ovenden (782466) for more details or to arrange a lift. I UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Minister Rev Bruno Boldrini 94 Welsford Road NR4 6QH Tel:01603 458873 [email protected] Secretary Lynne Howard 01603 738835 [email protected] Services and Events in July (all at the Hub unless stated otherwise) Sun 5th , 11amHoly Communion Service. Lead by Revd Bruno Boldrini Sun 12th, 11am Service led by Rev David Adams Sun 19th, 11am Family Service leader tbc Sun 26th 11am Service . Leader tbc Tuesday 28th 2.30 Healing prayer group at The Hub. Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us! Our weekly Community Café on a Thursday 10.30-12.00, is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over a coffee and slice of homemade cake. It’s free – all we ask for is a small donation towards the costs. All are welcome! JAM (our Sunday Kids Club) is always open to new children for fun, cooking, games, crafts and Bible stories. Please contact Chris Billing at [email protected] or phone 01603 783992 for more details. FRIENDS OF WROXHAM CHURCH President: Right Reverend Graham James, Bishop of Norwich Charity no: 1107913 FILM SHOW Thursday July 28th‘ ‘The Dressmaker’ A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong. If you have any ideas for fundraising activities, or would like to join the Friends and get involved, please contact Val Ovenden on 01603 782466 or email [email protected]. ST HELEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH St Helen's Coffee Drop-In: The next 'drop-in' is on July 5th at 10.30 for coffee or tea and a cake: the proceeds go to small local charities, so please come and join us in the Narthex at St Helen's. New visitors always welcome at this happy gathering. Fourth Wednesday Club: the next Meeting is on Wednesday July 27th. All Senior Citizens of 60 and over are more than welcome to come along to this popular social club. Proceedings start with coffee at 11.30, continue with a simple hot lunch at 12.30, with afternoon tea at 16.00 after games and entertainment. It's a popular and friendly gathering fulfilling a local need. In addition to funding the running of the Club, the £2 sub includes the coffee, lunch, and a raffle. Any 'profit' goes to local charities. Rooms available: St Helen's has rooms available for small bona fide meetings and gatherings of up to 30 people; several organisations meet here on a regular basis. Facilities for preparing light meals and hot drinks are available (you bring your own refreshments). Centrally situated with excellent car parking. Please call 01603 782758 for further details. BROADGRACE CHURCH Minister: John Hindley Telephone: 01603 737974 Email: [email protected] Website: www.broadgrace.org.uk Services: We meet each Sunday at 4pm in The River Rooms in Coltishall, the old Salvation Army Hall opposite the garage in the centre of the village. Come along and you and your family will find a warm welcome, a friendly bunch of people and the chance to think about the spiritual, significant issues of life. See www.broadgrace.org.uk for more details or, give John a call on 01603 737974. LIBRARY & SCHOOL NEWS WROXHAM LIBRARY Tel: 01603 782560 or email: [email protected] Website: www.library.norfolk.gov.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorfolkLibrariesUK Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/WroLibrary Drop-in, 10-5 Monday - Saturday and late opening till 8pm on Fridays Email us at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Your Library Needs YOU The "Friends of Wroxham Library" is a new group, aiming to support the library through: · Organising events and activities · Fundraising · Giving feedback on library services to ensure we're meeting the needs of the community · Displaying library information around the community If you are interested please get in touch to find out more as we'd love to hear from you. Bookgroup Why not join the