The Signpost The Signpost Signpost - Issue 59 Village Contacts Editorial Team: Cockley Cley Editor: Jim Mullenger David Hotchkin [email protected] [email protected] 01760 722 849 Sub Editor & Invoicing: David Stancombe Foulden Next copy date: David Stancombe 14th of May 2020 [email protected] 01366 328 153 Website: fouldennorfolk.org/signpost/ Great Cressingham Hannah Scott When I started on this [email protected] edition, by stripping out the last, 07900 265 493 / 01760 440439 the world was still a very different place with COVID-19 Gooderstone and Didlington still at arm’s length, as it were. Ann Melhuish Now, it is a very different [email protected] place. We are fighting a battle 01366 328 057 against an invisible enemy, with our schools, pubs, clubs, village Fiona Gilbert halls and places of worship all [email protected] closed - making gaps in the Signpost as in our normal lives. Hilborough & Bodney This is a PDF only edition Keith & Linda Thomas because we could not justify SignpostTreasurer door-to-door delivery. See p.10. @btinternet.com (no spaces) Despite the behavior of the 01760 756 455 few, the many have obeyed the rules about 2m distancing and Oxborough hand hygiene and there has David Hotchkin (The Editor) been an overwhelming Email: See above left. volunteering response, as well 01366 328 442 as increasing care for one’s neighbours. I take comfort from Little Cressingham & Threxton that and hope that you all Chris Cannon continue to ’keep safe’. Ed. [email protected] 2 The Signpost The Signpost CONTENTS Page OXBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL Signpost contact details ........................................................... 2 Chair: David Hotchkin Vice Chair: Paul Gilluley Contents ................................................................................... 3 Members: Graham Allison, Ian Monson, Simon Willies Parish Councils ................................................................... 4-6 Clerk: Susan Hernandez 01366 328 047 Website: oxborough-pc.wixsite.com/website Village News Next meeting: Annual Parish Meeting postponed. AGM: TBC Village News & Just For A Giggle ....................................... 7-11 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. IMPORTANT: SIGNPOST’S FUTURE? ................................ 10 The Village Green is available for hire (terms & conditions apply). COVID-19 Volunteering ......................................................... 12 Please contact the Parish Clerk for details and fees. West Norfolk Aviation Society ................................................ 13 COCKLEY CLEY PARISH COUNCIL From our MP ..................................................................... 14-16 Chair: Sir Samuel Roberts Bt. Vice Chair: Mr Jim Mullenger. Church News Members: Mr Steve Mumford, Ms Karina Eagle. Church Matters ................................................................. 17-19 Mr David Johnson. Parish Clerk: Sir Samuel Roberts Bt. From the Vicar ....................................................................... 20 Cockley Cley Hall, Articles Cockley Cley, Swaffham, PE37 8AG Tel.01760 721 308 The Cold War in the Brecks ................................................... 21 Next meeting: Date TBC at 7.15pm for 7.30 Norfolk Wildlife Trust .............................................................. 22 in the Twenty Church Wardens. This Autumn ..................................................................... 23-25 Website: cockleycleyparishcouncil.wordpress.com Nautical Expressions ............................................................ 26 GREAT CRESSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL Classified Adverts ........................................................... 27-56 Chair: Michael Halls IMPORTANT NOTE TO ADVERTISERS: Vice-Chair: Marcus Rutterford Members: Victoria Rutterford, Kate Forsyth, Peter Heath, This edition is PDF and only available on the Foulden Parish Ed Kittell, Sally Blundell website. It was decided that there would be no charge for Clerk Hannah Scott advertisements published in this edition. If you still have credit for Homestead, Farm Common Road ,Ashill IP25 7BA prepaid ads, then your edition count will recommence with the next 07900 265 493 / 01760 440439 paper distribution. But please read p.10. If you would like a refund, Website: www.impulse-music.co.uk/great Cressingham please contact David Stancombe; we understand your position. Next meetings: AGM Tuesday 26th May 2020 TBC Contact: [email protected] 3 4 The Signpost The Signpost FOULDEN PARISH COUNCIL HILBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Stephen Parker. Vice Chair: Jayne Winterbone Chair: Andrew Steward. Tel: 01760 756247 Members: Stephen (Billy) Pye, Neil West, , Richard Cooper, There are currently 2 vacancies. Marianne Christian, Rosie Pye Members: Mrs. Sharan Newnham, Ms. Sarah Mennell. Parish Clerk: Claire Prentice, Tel: 07591 220390 Carol Cox, Claire Bowes. Email: [email protected] Clerk: Melanie Cousins. Tel: 07840 814417. [email protected] Next meeting: TBC Next Meetings: Website: www.fouldennorfolk.org From 2020 the Council will meet 4 times during the year at 7.00 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Mills Memorial Hall, Westgate Street, Hilborough. GOODERSTONE PARISH COUNCIL The next meeting will be: Chair: Andrew Boughen Tuesday, 19th May 2020 – AGM, TBC Vice Chair: Ann Melhuish Annual Parish Meeting & Parish Council. Members: Martin Belton, Richard Chalkley, Judy Chandler, Other Parish Council meetings for 2020 are 15th September Kate Faro Wood, Lucy Mason Closs,. and 17th November. Clerk: Judith Taylor. Tel: 01366 500722. Website: hilboroughpc.wixsite.com/hilboroughpc/hilborough-parish-council email: [email protected] Please note that the email given above is new and that it should LITTLE CRESSINGHAM & THREXTON please be used for all Parish Council business from now on. PARISH COUNCIL Website: gooderstonepc.wixsite.com/gooderstonepc Chair: Tony Abel. Next meeting: Second Monday every two months: Mob: 07836 338100 Email: [email protected] Vice Chair: Tim Leonard Tel: 01953 882739 Members: Ashton Austin, Martin Kay, Chris Cannon. TBC:11th May (Annual Parish Meeting and Clerk: Melanie Cousins. Tel: 07840 814417. Annual Parish Council Meeting); [email protected] 13th July,14th September, 9th November. Website: lcparishclerk.wixsite.com/lcressinghamthrexton Next Meeting: Thursday 7th May 2020 TBC, 7.30 pm, Gooderstone Community Facebook Page: in All Saints’ Parish Church, Threxton. search for Gooderstone Community Group. Details of military training activities are available from the Parish Council website, together with events of local interest. 5 6 The Signpost The Signpost VILLAGE NEWS & WHAT’S ON HILBOROUGH GREAT CRESSINGHAM HILBOROUGH VILLAGE HALL Hall Bookings: The hall is available for functions, parties and Parish Council News other activities. We are waiting to hear if we have funding for a path between Capacity 120 persons: Rates £12.00 per hour. the Village Hall and Church – will let you know when we know Please contact Clare Gornall on 01760 756 561 HGV’s Signs that have gone missing or broken - have been or Gerald Gray on 01760 756338 or on [email protected] requested to be replaced White gates for each entrance to the village – we need to wait MAKE and MARDLE to apply for funding - so hopefully have some news later this year Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Flashing Light - we are waiting for this to be sent away so a £2.50 per session to include tea and coffee. solar panel can be fitted so it can be kept on majority of the time – All crafts and all skill levels - beginners welcome. rather than keep charging it. Location takes place at each others homes. Contact: Jayne Bowes 07880 318 160 MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICES The mobile library service is currently suspended until further HILBOROUGH VILLAGE COMMUNICATIONS notice, but: Hilborough Village has two forms of Communication. "All borrowed items have been automatically renewed until The aim is to provide residents with the means of sharing local further notice, and we are asking people to keep library books at news, events alerts, updates and general items of chosen interest home for the time being. to Hilborough villagers. If you would like to be included in this Please be reassured that you will not be charged overdue fees, initiative you can do so via: and any existing charges will not increase over time. This covers 1. Facebook – Via your Facebook page search for all items, including books, DVDs and music. Hilborough Village Community News and click the Unfortunately, you will not be able to reserve items, or request ‘joinrequest’ button; OR... inter-library loans whilst our libraries are closed." (NCC website). 2. Email –[email protected] to be included in future mailing. JUST FOR A GIGGLE (Please contact Sarah on 07974 955175 / 01760 756126 if you have any questions or difficulties in joining) Man: Would you like to play with my new dog? Boy: He looks very fierce. Does he bite? NOTE Man: That’s what I want to find out Because of the COVID-19 crisis, it is impossible to say when What do you get hanging from banana trees? Parish Council meetings, village events, the reopening of public Very sore arms! spaces, houses and gardens and events like the Wayland Show Why did the cat eat a lump of cheese? will take place again. Please consult government bulletins, Public So he could wait by the mousehole with baited breath. Health England, local council and your own parish websites for updates as they