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May 2013

CommunityNews forColtishall,Horstead withStanninghallGreat & LittleHautbois andBadersfield

Love is in the air - oh what an ugly baby

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Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Councillorswww.horsteadparishcouncil.org.uk

1st Buxton Lamas Sea Scout Group: Vereen Marcer 279457

1st Hoveton & Wroxham Sea Scout Group:T Hughes 01962 630699Badminton Club: Carl Tipple 738399Broadland Chess Club: Paul Badger 737572Broadland Tots2Teens Club: Maria Alborough 430538Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum: Mike Warren 738332Coltishall & Horsted Womens Institiute: Lesley Vaughan 720629Coltishall Activi ties & Sports Trust [CAST]: [Chairman] JohnHarding Tel: 737721, [Vice Chairman] Doreen Snelling Tel: 737955Coltishall Allotments Association: Chairman 737644Coltishall Bridge Club: Peter Cobb 7376001st Coltishall Brownies & Guides: Faye Jones 736987Coltishall Church Bell Ringers: T ony Weston 737269Coltishall Commons Management Committee: [Clerk] Barbara ElvyTel: 01508 558761Coltishall Cricket Club: Mark Scott 624561Coltishall Jags Running Club: Alan Groves 737262Coltishall Jags Football Club:[Chairman] Steve Frost Tel: 07540 303313[Secretary] Sarah Nice T el: 07771 545771Coltishall PF Bowls Club: [Captain] Barry Simper Tel: 783087,Secretary Linda James Tel: 890905Coltishall Tree Warden: Peter Croot 737427Community Lunch Club: Joan Milligan 737270Friends of Coltishall & Spixworth Surgeries: June Grey 890877Friends of Coltishall Church: Henry Bradshaw 738009

Hautbois Rangers: Emma Brown 898983Horning Amateur Theatrical Society: Pauline Gedge 01692 630554Horstead Bowls Club: [Secretary] Peter Cobb Tel: 737600Horstead T ree Warden: Barry Benton T el:737279,

T ony Codling Tel: 737093Horstead T rust: [Clerk] Brian Lloyd 737632Horstead Tithe Barn Community Assoc.’n:Chairman Luke Blackburn: 078170 61324; Ian Hall Sec. 736097Hoveton Wroxham & District Gardening Club: Pam Culley: 782041Jubilee Players: Ros Chamberlin 736287Lions Club, Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club: David Barnett 782002Mardler [North Norfolk Talking Newspaper]: Daphne Davy Tel:01263 732933Rotary Club of Broadlands: Richard Mayer 715796Rotary Club of Wroxham & Bure Val ley : Stewart Kemp 738555Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes [Llamas KC Lodge]: BobJennings T el: 738335Royal British Legion: Mr B Jordan 738325Spirit of Coltishall Association: Secretary Jeff [email protected] Dance [Ballroom Dancing]: Dave Cox 737907Wroxham Flower Club: Pat Barnes 720466Wroxham Folk Dance Club: Mick Wade 01692 404447Wroxham, Hoveton & Belaugh Twinning Association: Jane MonksTel: 782496Wroxham United Reform Church: Rev Matt Stone 781623Secretary: Mrs Liz Haines 736081

Directory of Clubs and Associations

[Chairman] Mrs M Gurney, Heggatt Hall, Horstead, NR127AY[Vice Chairman] Kate Lawrance, Mancroft, Church Close, Horstead, NR12 7ET Tel: 737562[Parish Clerk] Phi lippa Weightman, 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead, NR12 7LY Tel: 736725Barry Benton, Beverley Farm, Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EH Tel: 737279Michael Blackburn, Sunny Croft, 24 Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP Tel: 737495Caroline Fleming, Horstead House, Mill Road, Horstead, NR12 7AU T el 737686Paul Skippings, 112 Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EQ T el: 736054Dr. Bernard Watts, Thatch Cottage, Norwich Road, Horstead, NR12 7EF Tel: 737245Diane Williams, 5 Robert Norgate Close, Horstead, NR12 7BT T el: 737719Robert Jennings, 3 Rectory Road, Horstead, NR12 7EP Tel: 738335

‘All correspondence and queries should be sent to the Parish Clerk’

Coltishall Parish Councillorswww.coltishall.org.uk

[Chairman] Robert Watson, 12 Westbourne Road, Coltishall, NR12 7HT Tel: 738857[Vice Chairman] Mike Warren, 39 College Close, Col tishall, NR12 7DT T el: 738332[Parish Clerk] Barbara Elvy, 1 Drovers Rest, Kirstead Green, Brooke, NR15 1EW Tel: 01508 558761John Harding, 2 Church Street, Coltishall, NR12 7DJ T el: 737721Doreen Snelling, Red House, Church Street, Coltishall , NR12 7DJ Tel: 737955Michael Spinks, Alan’s View, 11 Frogge Lane, Great Hautbois, NR12 7JT Tel: 737332Mark Rischmiller, 36 Ling Way, Col tishall, NR12 7HX T el: 737748Keith Childerhouse, 9 Kings Road, Col tishall, NR12 7DX T el: 737797Sue Brodie, 15 Kings Road, Coltishall, NR12 7DX Tel: 738561Mike Kirkham, 20 College Close, Coltishall, NR12 7DT Tel: 739117Penny Loiez, 19 White Lion Road, Coltishall, NR12 7AS Tel: 926428

[Member of Parliament ] Keith Simpson, The Stable, Church Farm, Attlebridge, NR9 5ST Tel: 865763[Member of Parliament ] Norman Lamb, Unit 4, The Garden Centre, Nursery Drive, Nth Walsham, NR28 0DR T el: 01692 403752[Norfolk County Councillor] James Carswell, [email protected].

[Broadland District Councillor] Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, Coltishall, NR12 7AA T el: 738577

Our local Representatives

Please inform the editor if any of the above is incorrect, out of date , no longer valid and for the inclusionof a new club, society or association

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May 2013Community News Letter for Coltishall,Horstead with Stanninghall, Great &

Li ttle Hautbois and Badersfield.

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The Editor

MAY EDITORIAL

Front Cover PictureYou will surely have to forgive us the indulgence in our front cover page, an excellentphoto from David Pye, but it works so wonderfully well not only with the time of yearbut also with the delightful anecdote from Susan Bunn, one of our editors, regardingher perceptive observation of nesting pigeons. Please take the time to read herarticle.

Beer FestivalYour editor recently attended a Beer Festival at Aylsham organised by Aylsham RoundTable. Whilst I was there only in an observational editorial capacity (oh yeah!!), itwas difficult not to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and the excellent variety andquality of the refreshment! It is reported that over the last three years the AylshamRound Table members have donated over £10,000 from the proceeds of the Festivalto good causes.Can we have a Beer Festival in Coltishal l or Horstead, please?

GNS

The Coltishall Good Neighbours Scheme continues to go from strength to strengthwith a new volunteer, Carl Tipple, and an increase in calls (confirming the need forsuch a service).A recent call which seemed like a simple request for a li ft to the Post Office, turnedinto a far more demanding issue when the person requesting the lift , having hearingdifficulties, was struggling to deal with his bank by telephone as regards pin numbersand passwords. Long gone are the days when banks knew their customers and yourManager would be able to deal with problems such as this himself or allocatesomebody at your bank to do it! The problem was eventually resolved with the helpof the GNS and the Coltishall Post Office and the recipient was able to withdraw hiscash.This did highlight one of the problems of the hard of hearing and alerted GNS to lookinto the options for assistance. If you are already personally or for others dealingwith issues such as the hard of hearing and have any experiences or information thatyou are able to share with GNS to make their work easier then please call Julie on01603 737637.The Norfolk Deaf Association have informed us that they have a mobile clinic, “thelisten here”, that will visi t Hoveton Vi llage Hall on Tuesday 14 th May from 1-3pm (anddoes so every two months). They wil l check your hearing aids, replace batteries andgive advice generally about hearing difficulties. No appointment is necessary, justturn up!

Movie Trivia Quiz

Your lack of response to this has been noted and the quiz in the May issue will be thelast.

Jubilee Players

The Jubilee Players are presenting Calendar Girls on 26th , 27th , 28 th and 29th June2013. As the days fall away before the production we hope to bring you confirmationthat the dress rehearsals (have I got that right?) have gone well and the iced bunsare in production!

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“All correct answers submitted before the Email submissiondates for the next m onth with be put in a hat at the Editors MonthlyMeeting - first names drawn will be offered FREE seats to a film

perform ance at the Wroxham Cinema” Thank you for the supportwe now look forward to hav ing a hat full of potentia l w inners nex tmonth. Either Email your answers to magazine@them arlpit.com,telephone Editor and Quiz com piler Derek on 738032 or leave a notein our m ail boxes to be found in The Post Office &The Pharmacy inColtishall, Farm to Fork and F ish in Horstead.

nb - What ’s On is a snapshot of more details to be found in th e magazine[The editors will not be held respons ible for any errors or omiss ions in this sum mary or the printed art ic le, everything is processed in good faith by volunteers andas in the Telegraph mistakes may occur] Church Service details can be found with Church reports - too many to lis t here!. A full program me of Library events isalso featured .

What’s on in May

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1. In which country did The Sound of Music takeplace?

2. Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head was an Oscarwinner from which movie with Robert Redford &Paul Newman?

3. Where was the Fiddler in the Musical's title?

Answers: 1. Austria – 2. Butch Cassidy & TheSundance Kid – 3. On the Roof.

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1. What three-word line is indispensable to CaryGrant impersonators?

2. Who was the voice behind Woody, the cowboydoll in Toy Story?

3. What brand of underwear does Marty McFlywear in Back to the Future?

Answers to the editors by 13th May to go in the hat towin 2 tickets to the Wroxham Cinema

Wed 1st 7pm Food Bank Open Meeting, St Helen’s Church, Hoveton

Sat 4th All Day 19th Broads Outdoor Festival www.outdoorsfestival.co.uk

Sun 5th 10:30 - 5pm Body & Mind Fair, Tithe Barn

Tunstead Yard Sale

Mon 6th 10 - Noon Wroxham Library Coffee Morning

Tue 7th 7:30pm Horstead Parish Council Meeting,7:30pm Quiz Night, Olive Branch Tunstead, 737555

7pm Wroxham Hoveton GC 3 Way Quiz, Cromer Community Hall

Sat 11th 10 - Noon Coffee Morning, for Mercy in Malawi, Coltishall Church Room

Sun 12th 10 - Noon Learn to play Bowls, Coltishall PF [Again next Sunday 19th]11am - 4pm Go Wild at Norfolk Wildlife Trust Barton Broad, Barton Turf

Tue 14th 1 - 3pm Hearing Aid Clinic, Hoveton VH

Wed 15th 7:30 Coltishall & Horstead WI Meeting

10 - 11:30am Tiddlers Baby & T oddler GroupTBA Yoga for Backs, 6 week course starts today Tithe Barn

Thu 16th 9 - 10am Drop in for parents and families, Church Room Coltishall

Fri 17th To suit The Great British Fish & Chip Supper, Spinal Injuries Assoc.

Sat 18th 12:30pm Open Day, NBYC & RYA ‘Push the Boat Out’ Scheme

7:00pm Friends of Coltishall & Spixworth Surgeries Quiz Night

Sun 19th 10am - 4pm Lions Craft Fair, Broadland Youth & Community Centre, Hoveton

Tue 21st 2:30pm AGM, U3A [University of the 3rd Age], Wroxham Church Hall6:15pm HWSPC Annual Parish Meeting - All St’s Church, Horstead7:pm Games Night, Olive Branch Tunstead, 737572

Thu 23rd 2:30 & 7pm Wroxham Film - Life of Pi - Wroxham Church Hall

Sat 24th 10am - 5pm Buxton Flower Festival, St. Andrew’s Church10am - 4pm Family Fun Day, Hautbois Activity Centre10am - 4pm Ex Raf Coltishall Open Day - [Badersfield local residents]6 for 7pm RNLI, “Brass at the Barns”, Wroxham Barns

Sun 26th 10am - 5pm Buxton Flower Festival [Sun 26th and Mon 27th]

Tue 28th 8pm Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club Meeting

Fri 31st 7 for 7:30pm Frettenham Screen, Les Misé rables, Frettenham VH.

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Notes from Horstead ParishCouncil – April

AccountsThe parish council has an end of yearoutturn figure of £18,194.79, of which£12,000 is earmarked for the Playing Field(Including a grant from the Poor’s LandTrust to replace a broken piece ofapparatus). This leaves us with £6,194.79of which £6,302.00 is unspent NewHomes Bonus. This sum is earmarked fornew notice boards and has also been usedas our contribution to the trod footpath inMill Road. The Notice Boards will cost us£3,857.08 ex VAT and the new climbingapparatus £2,045.00. Thus we have inhandThus, despite what seems to be a heal thyfigure, it looks that money is fairly tight atthe moment. There is more work to bedone to the remaining fabric of the Millwhich wil l doubtless take up most of theincreased precept this year.

Horstead MillWork to the trees has now beencompleted. Whist it always seems a pity tohave to fell mature trees, these werediagnosed by our consultantarboriculturalist as being diseased andpotentially hazardous both to visitors andpassing traffic. Now the parish council’sattention has to turn to the remaining Millstructures. A preliminary visual survey hasshown that some of the walls needrepointing and stabilising and that thereare cracks in the concrete under thebridge over the sluices. Therefore a moredetailed survey is needed and a remedialprogramme undertaken.

The Playing FieldThe main gate is now sorted, but the

problem closing the pedestrian gate looksto be insoluble. The trouble is that there isno return spring that is going to be 100%reliable, particularly after little (and not solittle) fingers have been interfering with it.It has also been exacerbated by the factthat the gate has been hung the wrongway round, not entirely the fault of ourcontractors as the previous one was andin the absence of instructions to thecontrary, they followed the same pattern.It is great to be wise after the event.The apparatus is still awaited, but onenquiry the parish council was told thatthe waiting time was still about six weeks,due to their being busy with schoolplaying fields, delayed by the bad weather,etc. Hopefully it will be in place by thetime the next edi tion of The Marlpit comesalong.

Grade II Listed Buildings at RiskEnglish Heritage and Broadland DistrictCounci l already maintain a register ofGrade I and II* listed buildings at Riskand now want to compile a similar registerfor Grade II Buildings. Since the vastmajority of listed bui ldings are Grade II,this would be a massive task withoutvolunteer help, which is why your parishclerk went to a meeting last Saturday atThorpe Lodge to be trained to help withthe survey. The first step is to eliminatethose Grade II buildings which are not atrisk, although hopefully that does notinclude any from Horstead, most of whichappear to be in an excellent state ofrepair. If you want to find out more aboutthis pilot scheme, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/news/gradeIIbuildings-at-risk/

Development Options in the GrowthTriangleJust to remind you that there is still timeto make a comment on the bui lding ofnew homes, businesses and faci lities inthe Old Catton, Rackheath Sprowston andThorpe St Andrew (ORST) Growthtriangle. Broadland District Council hasproduced a consultation document called

the Area Action Plan (AAP) OptionsConsultation Draft. This document setsout a series of issues and options fordevelopment in this area over the next 15years and beyond.During the consultation period Broadlandwill be running a series of drop-insurgeries and workshops to discuss thedevelopment options. It goes to say thatthe status quo is not an option. Moreinformation can be found atwww.broadland.gov.uk/aap . A copy of thedocument will be available for view at theAnnual Parish Meeting.

Do you want to Help YourCommunity?Your parish needs you! At present wehave two vacancies on the parish council.No special qualifications are needed, apartfrom being over 18, resident or workingwithin or near the parish boundary, justthe willingness to turn up on the secondWednesday of the month to the PCmeeting and to spend a little time inbetween reading information sent to youby the Clerk. Free training is available. Formore information please contact theparish clerk.

Annual Parish MeetingContrary to popular belief, this is not aparish council meeting but the chance foryou, the electorate, to find out moreabout what the parish council does and todiscuss your concerns with them and withother parishioners. We are hoping for thefirst time to have an outside speaker aswell , and as this is the Norfolk ScamAwareness Year we have invited NorfolkTrading Standards to come and tell usabout how to avoid being taken for anexpensive ride and how to help relatives,friends or neighbours who might havebeen caught out. Be at All Saints’ Churchon Tuesday 21st May from 6.15 pmonwards.

The Next Parish Council MeetingIs the Annual Parish Counci l MeetingPhilippa Weightman, Parish Clerk

HWSPCMeeting

Notes

You know by now that one of Eco-Warrior’s biggest bug-bears isthe ubiquitous, harmful and totally unnecessary plastic bag. So,it’s “well done to Northern Ireland”! for introducing a levy of 5pon plastic bags in its supermarkets!This is following the example of Wales, who started charging forplastic bags last September and who have already seen areduction in use by 22%.Scotland is also considering a levy.Yet dear old England – who’s government wanted to be “thegreenest ever” – is not even contemplating it.We can congratulate ourselves a bit, in that we only used 8BILLION placcy bags in 2011! That’s down from 12 billion in2006. If you’re having trouble imagining what 8 billion plasticbags look like, well, apparent ly they would fill 200 Olympic

swimming pools . No wonder then, that as they all go tolandfill and hang about unchanged for over 1000years, they’restarting to turn up all over the place – on roadside verges, in thetrees, blocking drains, on beaches, and now, inside over amillion birds and marine creatures. It’s probably getting into ourfood by now. Isn’t it NASTY!So, Eco-Warrior wants DEFRA to do what Wales, N. Ireland andsoon Scotland are doing and make some attempt to DOSOMETHING about ALL THIS PLASTIC!

Eco-Warrior

Further info from:WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme);www.wrap.org.ukEnvironment Agency; www.Environment-Agency.gov.uk

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YOUR LETTERS;The editors publish but donot necessarily share anyviews raised in thecorrespondence. Alladdresses are withheld

replies can be forwarded via theEditor

To The Editor

Subject: Wind turbines.I am becoming most concerned with yourcoverage of the possible erection of windturbines around the Scottow estate, itseems that your local paper is very muchagainst these turbines, I would havethought that you would be neutral onsuch things, giving a balanced view fromboth for and against? I only see "against"printed?I live on the Ling Way estate, and I cansee no real reason why theseconstructions can't be put in place, wehave lived in the shadow of a RAF site formany years and put up with jets flyingaround, two wind turbines would benothing in comparison, your article onpage 9 of the Apri l Marlpit says thattourism may well be affected, are you

really saying that people wi ll be put ofvisiting th is part of the world because oftwo turbines as opposed to a sexoffenders prison?What's nicer? A view of a majestic windturbine in the distance or the securitylights of a sex offender’s prison? As yourdrive into Cornwall you drive past amassive wind farm, has this had adetrimental effect on tourism onCornwall? No.Your article also says that aviation safetymay also be affected, "There is alsoanecdotal evidence suggesting that pilotssometimes mis judge altitude (by reasonsof inaccurate equipment or human error)which would further increase the riskfactor”? Is this just clutching at straws?Basically you are saying that sometimespilots make mistakes and sometimesequipment fails, this is true, but also trueis that this can happen at any time,anywhere.Wildlife affected? Yes I believe it mightbe, if I build a house or plough a fieldwildlife will be affected, if we as acountry build a string of nuclear powerstations I have no doubt that wildlife insome way or another will be affected, yetwe still eventually will.

There are many arguments for andagainst wind turbines and everyoneshould be free to express their view, it isin my opinion that we have yet anothercase of NIMBY (not in my back yard).As our ever increasing appetite for powergrows and our reliance on all thingselectric increases it does seem that ahappy balance must be reached, windturbines should not be dotted across thecountry with no thought of the impactbut also they should not be stopped frombeing installed on hollow, NIMBYarguments.

Yours faithfullyJ Spink.[by email]

Editor's Comment:

The Marlpit does not have to beneutral on these issues but we dotry to represent all views within themagazine.

The article on page 9 of the Aprilissue, to which Mr Spink refers, is infact a copy of an objection letter assubmitted to NDC Planning by aMarlpit reader and copied to theMarlpit for consideration forinclusion.

FRIENDS OF COLTISHALL & SPIXWORTH SURGERIES

The Friends held their Annual General Meeting onThursday 11th April 2013. The chairman, Mrs MargaretMontgomery welcomed those present and continued with herreport for the year. This showed that there had been several moredonations to the Friends than prev iously. Generally speaking, thestaff at the surgeries are being well appreciated for the work thatthey carry out. The secretary, Mrs June Grey announced herresignation and Mrs Christine Hubbard offered herself for electionto that post. The treasurer, Mr Colin Wooton was unavoidablyabsent and our examiner Mr David Owen presented the pre-prepared balance of accounts. Mrs Gisela Revill presented herreport on the publicity activities of the year. Mrs Nikki Crawford,the Practice Manager, said that the work of the Friends was verymuch valued by the staff and meant that more and more patientsfrom the catchment area could now be treated locally and not sooften have to go to attend hospital appointments – a great savingfor the patients on both time and cost of transport. At the electionof officers, the follow ing were confirmed:- Chairman – MrsMargaret Montgomery ; Vice Chairman – Mrs Daphne Knight;Treasurer – Mr Colin Wooton; Secretary- Mrs Christine Hubbard;Publicity Officer – Mrs Gisela Revill; Comm ittee Mem bers – MrsJean Pilkington; Mr & Mrs David and Carole Lumley; Mr DavidRevill; Mrs June Grey; Mrs Janot King and Mr s Rosemary Fawcett.During AOB the Friends were rem inded that the forthcoming Quiz

Night on Saturday 18th May would start at the revised, earliertime of 7pm, w ith doors open at 6.30pm and that the tables wouldhave either 6 or 8 members to a team, player’s choice.

Gisela RevillPublicity Officer

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Coltishall newsletter – AprilStrong interest in former RAF site

We are encouraged by the level of interest being shown from anumber of parties since we bought the former RAF Coltishall sitefor £4m from the Ministry of Justice in January this year.

We continue to receive suggestions from local residents aboutpossible uses. We have also received a number of enquiries frombusinesses – some local and some from outside the area. There isparticular interest from engineering and manufacturing companiesand as proposals are developed we will consider each on theirmerits and take them through the normal planning procedures asappropriate.

Heritage of the former RAF Coltishall site to be furtherexamined

We have always said from the day we expressed an interest in thesite that maintaining its heritage was vital. Therefore, we arepleased to report that the UEA have secured a grant of £52,000 tocarry out research aimed at improving people’s understanding ofthe social and cultural impact of the Cold War.

RAF Coltishal l played a significant role during this period betweenthe mid 1940s to the early 1990s and the year-long project,funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), willsee experts from Norfolk County Council, the UEA, and otherpartners work together and engage with local communities tomake the Cold War in Norfolk more accessible.

In addition to this research we have received a number ofrequests from people from the heritage sector wanting to visit theformer base and/or photograph particular heritage assets relatingto their own areas of aviation history research. Some supervisedvisits have already taken place so that these interested specialistinterest groups could see first hand the rich heritage that exists.

We are also about to do some positive management of thedesignated World War Two fighter pen including clearance of scruband ivy and treatment to prevent re-growth.

We continue to work towards making as much heritageinformation as possible accessible online via our websitewww.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk and two reports on the site’sheritage have recently been added to our website atwww.norfolk.gov.uk/RAFColtishal l

Open Day on the horizon

Preparations are underway for opening up the site to the people ofBadersfield, who live closest to the site. On Saturday 25th Maywe will be holding an Open Day so that people can see what thesite has to offer. Between 10am and 4pm we plan to have bustours taking people around the site to see the main areas ofinterest and there will be archive footage of the former base beingshown in one of the hangars. In addition, there wil l be anopportunity for local residents to tell their personal stories aboutthe site as well as present any ideas they have for the future ofthe former base.

We will be writing to 400 households in early May to invite them tothe Open Day and provide more information on how to book aplace on one of the scheduled tour buses which will be on a firstcome first served basis.

The finer detail

Work continues on the Master Plan which includes potential usesof the site as well as other matters such as traffic considerations,access routes, heritage proposal and ecology surveys.

The Master Plan is being developed in accordance with the LocalDevelopment Frameworks of North Norfolk District Council andBroadland District Council.

We have been engaging wi th the Community Liaison ReferenceGroup (CRLG), local partners and key stakeholders and feedbackwill help to develop the Master Plan. A full list of potential useswhich have been suggested to the County Council have beengiven to the Community Liaison Reference Group. The uses havebeen grouped into those that will be taken forward into the MasterPlanning work because they have the potential, with further work,to be deliverable within the context of the former RAF base, andthose that are unlikely to be taken forward because they are eithercontrary to the Zonal Plan or currently viewed as undeliverable.

It has been agreed that an initial draft version will be presented atthe next CRLG meeting which is likely to be held in May. It is verymuch hoped that the final Master Plan, which will be agreed bythe Member Steering Group and the Environment, Transport andDevelopment Overview and Scrutiny Panel, will then be adopted inthe autumn this year.

How do I stay informed about the site’s progress?

There will be further opportunities for the public to comment aswell as interested businesses to come forward with their ideas atevents held during 2013. This includes an opportunity forcomment at the May Open Day.

We will continue to provide information via the local media andnewsletters, but for the most up to date situation visit our websitewww.norfolk.gov.uk/RAFColtishal l

We continue to seek views about possible uses for the former RAFColtishall site and encourage people and organisations to makesuggestions they have so they can be fed into the Master Planningprocess. Suggestions and ideas should please be emailed [email protected]

Lou Chapman [Media Officer]Norfolk County Council

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Ashmanhaugh & Barton Wanderers Cricket ClubAshamanhaugh and Barton Wanderers Cricket Club: Provide youth cricket coaching with qualified coachesMonday evenings at Barton Turf 6.15 - 7.45pm.

We are also keen to hear from any senior players who are interested in joining our cricket club we run fourSaturday teams and one Sunday team. Ladies cricket - a new way to keep fit! Why not join us, beginners

welcome - coaching takes place each Wednesday evening from 6pm. (Including girls from age 13).For more information please contact youth cricket: Darren Marrable on 07931723396, senior cricket: ScottHayes on 07917532955 or ladies cricket: Paula Mayes on 01603 781848.

Annual Frettenham Village Garage SaleSunday 23rd June

9am - 12pm.

Come and grab a bargain at this much loved, popular annualevent. Over 40 houses throughout Frettenham will be holdingsales. Refreshments and maps are available from the school.

Sale in aid ofFrettenham Under Fives.

The Probus Club ofBroadlandsThe Probus Club of Broadlands

meets on the last Wednesday of the month atthe Masonic Hall in Wroxham commencing atnoon.At the March meeting we had a presentation by Robert Eastonon the subject of Easton Tours. Robert told us that theCompany was founded in 1953 and were initially rat catchersand then bakers in Cawston before becoming a taxi service.They took on contract work transporting shift workers forBernard Mathews and also school contracts.In 1977 they formed Easton Holidays and took over a numberof coach companies, one of which gave them their Ber Streetaddress. The Company is now run by Robert who looks afteroperations and his brother Derek who is responsible formaintenance. The Company carry out all maintenance work inhouse, with the exception of spray painting.The first coach that the Companypurchased and which they still own,was a 1952 Albion. It has a top speedof 42mph and is used for weddings andspecial excursions. The latest coachesare tri-axle and this configuration givesextra leg room and a more comfortableride. They are built in Holland and areof modular construction with the front, rear and roof madeseparately and then joined to the floor. In the event of anaccident the front can be changed within 24 hours. These airconditioned coaches cost in the region of £300k and hold 700litres of fuel – enough to tour Cornwal l and back at aconsumption rate of 9 to 10 mpg.Easton holidays now concentrate on holidays, excursions andprivate hire. Apart from the variety and quality of the holidaysand tours, customers are attracted by the fact that there areno hidden extras; all drivers are CPR checked, undergo 5 yearsof training and are competent at providing first aid. For allholidays of 5 days and over, the Company provide home pick-up to their depot in Stratton.The Company prides itself on selecting top quality hotels fortheir holidays many of which are 4 star. The range of shortbreak holidays in the UK is diverse. They include a cruise onthe Severn River, trips to Scotland, Anglesey and the ScillyIsles. They also offer continental holidays to Northern Spain.During the summer months they have 5 or 6 coaches on dayexcursions to various shows.With their continuous striving for quality the Company looksforward to increasing its already substantial base of repeatcustomers in the future.The Club is actively seeking new members and those interestedshould contact either Richard Williams on 01603 720184 or IanAnderson on 01603 737298. We hope to see you at our nextmeeting.

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean,who for decades has been hunted bythe ruthless policeman Javert af ter he

breaks parole, agrees to care for factoryworker Fantine's daughter , Cosette.

The fateful decision changes their lives forever

Les Misérables

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The current Rainbow Leader moved out ofthe area some time ago and will betransferring to a Rainbow Unit closer towhere she lives at the end of the term andthe regular parent helper is moving to helpat Brownies as her daughter is now 7.Therefore a lady is required to join the leadership team toensure the Coltishal l Rainbow Unit can remain open. TheUnit meet in Colt ishal l on Wednesdays. As no experienceis necessary, train ing and support is given.

Rainbows are 5 – 7 years old and ‘Look’ at their part in theworld; ‘Laugh’ playing games, learning new songs, havingfun and making choices; ‘Learn ’ by visiting people andplaces, by being creat ive and by playing with others and‘Love’ exploring the concept of spirituality. Rainbows enjoyplaying games; making things; cooking, sing ing, makingnew friends and having fun.

Recent ly Rainbows have enjoyed a Princess Around theWorld event where they made wands, bracelets and fans;iced cakes; danced, sang and played games before sittingdown for a tea party with Rainbows from other units.

If you feel you can help, want to know more or knowsomeone who may be will ing to help, please contact Kateon 01603 722665 or email [email protected] sowe can meet up for an informal chat over a cuppa.Alternative visit www.gir lguiding .org.uk for moreinfo rmation about Rainbows and getting involved.

If your daughter is 7- 10 yrs and would like to join Browniesor is 10 - 14 and would l ike to jo in Guides, please registerher details on www.girlguid ing.org.uk/interested

COLTISHALL RAINBOW LEADER NEEDED

This year our Family Fun Day,on Saturday 25th May 2013at Hautbois Activity Centre, isgoing to be bigger and betterthan ever and it’s all tocelebrate our 25th Birthday.

Family entry is £5 per car and £2 by footafter that you have all day to sample ouractivi ties and our beautiful surroundings.The event will take place from 10am –4pm.

Daring family members can abseil downthe tower, scale the heights of theclimbing boulder or whiz along the zipwire. You can take to the water in a kayakon the private cut; this is the perfectlocation for both children and adults toexplore the waterways of Norfolk.Families can take time to relax and enjoyeach others company in the picturesquesurrounding of the Hautbois estate byplaying one of the giant games, gettingcrafty in the art tent or relaxing on thelawn.

Refreshments and lunch will be availableto buy, or bring a picnic.For more information or just to speak toone of our team, please contact the officeor add us on facebook (search for‘Hautbois’).Visi t: www.hautbois.org.uk

FAMILY FUN DAY AT HAUTBOIS ACTIVITY CENTREFAMILY FUN DAY AT HAUTBOIS ACTIVITY CENTREFAMILY FUN DAY AT HAUTBOIS ACTIVITY CENTREFAMILY FUN DAY AT HAUTBOIS ACTIVITY CENTRE

BRANCH QUIZ & PUDDING NIGHT 30th March

On behalf of the members of the Coltishall &District Branch, I am pleased to inform you thatthe total sum raised for our new standard was£343.00 after all expenses were paid. This has now broughtthe total to enable us to place an order with the Standardmanufacturers.

The Raffle raised the magnificent sum of £80.00, mainly due tothe wonderful donation of prizes from local businesses andindividuals. Therefore, our sincere thanks go to the following:

The Recruiting Sergeant,The King’s Head,Read’s Pharmacy,Landamore’s,Randell’s,Hewitt Butchers,Coltishall Post Office & Store,Shade’s Hairdressers (plus a further privatedonation),Top of the Crop,Coltishall Pharmacy,Londis Stores,Attic Hair Salon,Nail Solutions,Piece of Cakeand many Legion members and friends.

We cannot finish without our thanks going to Paul and ‘Nettiewho made the evening so enjoyable and to the ladies whomade such wonderful ‘Puddings’ to finish off the evening.

Without your support we would be struggling to achieve ourtarget to replace our standard.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS.

We look forward to seeing you all again at our next fund-raising event.

Bob Jennings [Branch Treasurer]

COLTISHALL & DISTRICT BRANCHPatron:Her Majesty the Queen

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Weekly crime summary

15-22 March 2013

Overview from Broadland and NorthNorfolk Policing CommanderIt’s hard to believe apparently Spring ishere. For us that means looking at thetypes of crime and anti social behaviourthat change with the seasons and havingplans in place to counter them. Each of thesafer neighbourhood teams in Broadlandand North Norfolk has a seasonallyadjusted plan that focuses resources wherewe need to be and when we need to bethere.Hence in the run up to Easter we will beincreasing our attention around thefts ofgardening equipment from sheds andallotments, checking on vulnerable victimsand locations which have previously beentargeted at this time of year, and as weapproach the Easter weekend putting inadditional patrols around the towns andpubs and knocking on the doors of thosethat need a reminder to behave over theBank Holiday.On a personal note I will be moving toKings Lynn and West Norfolk at Easter tobe replaced by Supt Stuart Gunn. I’veknown Stuart for many years and he is areally experienced and knowledgeable cop,so I’m pleased to be able to hand over tosomebody I know wil l do a good job ofkeeping North Norfolk and Broadland reallysafe places to live, work and visit. Thanksfor all your support.Superintendent Carl Edwards

12039/13 Burglary in a Building otherthan a Dwelling LITTLE HAUTBOIS ROADLAMAS Outbuilding broken into afterwindow forced, nothing stolen. Metalcontainer on site also entered. Electricianscables and a power cable taken frominside.11934/13 Other Criminal Damage To AVehic le NORWICH ROAD HORSTEADUnknown person/s have poured blackcoloured liquid over the vehicle frontbonnet and roof.11951/13 Theft From A Motor VehicleCAWSTON ROAD BUXTON Two personshave entered the farm, they have thenbought 5 x 25ltr containers onto the yardand using a piece of pipe started to extractred diesel from a JCB. Suspects disturbed,all i tems left in situ.11963/13 Theft If Not Classified

Elsewhere NEWTON ROAD HAINFORDThree laurel hedging plants were removedfrom the front garden.

21-28 March

Public asked to be vigilant to raveactivity

Police are urging members of the publicand landowners across Broadland andNorth Norfolk to report any suspiciousactivity in the run up to and during theEaster weekend, in a bid to crack down onillegal raves.Warnings are also being issued to anyoneorganising an illegal rave that any soundequipment found wil l be seized, causingsignificant financial loss to organisers, andthat they will be prosecuted.Members of the public can play a key rolein preventing such events and the publicare being asked to assist police byreporting any suspicious activity aroundopen land or disused buildings.Anyone with information about an illegalrave or witnesses any suspicious activity onfarmland or in buildings should contactNorfolk Constabulary on 101.

13190/13 Burglary Dwelling WHITE LIONROAD COLTISHALL A window has beenforced to gain entry to the property and atidy search has been made. A number ofitems taken.

29 March – 4 April

More than 200 fail to belt up

Two-hundred-and eighteen people weredealt with for not wearing their seatbeltduring a week-long enforcement campaignheld in Norfolk and Suffolk.Officers from the joint Norfolk and SuffolkRoads Policing Unit conducted checks onmotorists and their passengers throughoutthe counties in support of the Europe-wideTISPOL seatbelt enforcement campaign,running from Monday 11 March to Sunday17 March 2013.All 218 people were adults – 111 in Norfolkreceived Fixed Penalty Notices of £60,whilst 107 in Suffolk received a ticket forfailing to wear their seatbelt.Included in these figures are 128 lorrydrivers who were caught not wearing theirseatbelt as part of Operation Wyken.Officers used an unmarked lorry to patroldual carriageways, taking video evidence ofoffences before the offending vehicle waspulled over by a unit in a pursuing team,consisting of two police cars and two policemotorcycles.

13797/13 Other Criminal Damage To AVehic le MILL LANE AYLSHAM Person(s)unknown have used a heavy implementand hit the lower off-side door panel,causing a large dent and created a hole toa Silver Ford Fiesta.

14164/13 Other Criminal Damage To AVehic le CROWN ROAD BUXTON Person(s)unknown have caused damage to rear o/styre of IP's vehicle by means of puncturingthe wall just below the tread.14180/13 Other Criminal Damage To AVehic le LE-NEVE ROAD MARSHAMUnknown person/s have smashed the frontscreen of the victim's vehicle parked on thedriveway of the home address.14002/13 Theft If Not ClassifiedElsewhere SAPWELL CLOSE AYLSHAMUnknown person has removed a tree fromback garden14132/13 Theft If Not ClassifiedElsewhere LE-NEVE ROAD MARSHAMDamage was caused to a gate, electricalwall socket and a tumble drier door. An oldrefrigerator was also toppled in the reargarden.14143/13 Theft If Not ClassifiedElsewhere OLD CHURCH ROAD HAINFORDMetal cash box screwed to wooden hutused to sell eggs has been broken into –cash stolen.

6-12 April

Thieves target vesselsBoat owners are being urged to be vigilantand step up security following a series ofbreak-ins this week.

Incidents were reported in Sutton Staitheand Hickling Staithe overnight on Monday(8/9 Apri l) where thieves targeted severalboats, unzipping or popping the studs tocanopies before searching inside. Nodamaged was caused to the boats and fuelwas stolen.Officers from Norfolk Constabulary’s BroadsBeat team are urging boaters to be awareof recent incidents and take necessaryprecautions to help protect their property –removing any valuables including fuelcontainers. Owners are also encouraged toproperty mark items which are left onboard, making them less attractive tothieves.

14909/13 Burglary in a Building otherthan a Dwelling BURGH ROAD AYLSHAMUnknown persons have entered seweragesite by main gate. Upon entering site ashed has been broken in to and stolen agenerator.14482/13 Other Criminal DamageCHURCH LANE HEVINGHAM IP reports thata padlock has been forcedly removed fromhis rented field gate.14648/13 Theft From A Motor VehicleHOWARD WAY AYLSHAM Unknownperson/s have broken-off the nearsidewing-mirror unit from the victims vehicleand thendismantled theunit to extract theglass/mirror.

Useful ContactsNorfolk Police – Non-emergency 101 Emergency 999 [email protected] 0800 111 555 NC Council 0844 800 8020 BD Council 01603 431133

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Wroxham Bure Valley Rotary Club

There is certainly a lot going on at themoment. Firstly a brief word about our recentschools technology tournament. This year was the mostsuccessful ever with16 teams from 5 different schools

taking place. We were delighted local MP and cabinet ministerNorman Lamb managed to find time to pop in and meet the teamsand add his support to the event. This year the challenge wasparticularly tough but some great attempts were made, and thewinners each of the three categories of foundation, intermediate,and advanced were respectively Aylsham High School, the Open

Academy, and Broadland High School. Many congratulations to allthe winning teams and everyone who took part.By now we will have completed the combined sponsored walk withMacmil lan Cancer support along the Bure Valley Railway. Not onlydid we have members walking we also ran a barbeque at Hovetonand Wroxham station on the Bure Valley Railway both days. Fullreport next time. Looking ahead, for our next big event we will berunning our popular summer dance again, date has now beenconfirmed as 29th June , this time a genuine barn dance... in agenuine barn! So make a diary note now and we will have moreinformation about tickets etc. next time.On the social front we have a ten pin bowling event on the lastMonday in April, our ninth birthday party (since the founding ofthe club) on 20th May, our annual Charter night on 26th July,and a beach barbeque in August.Our forward Monday night programme (which can be found onour web site) has a great variety of activities planned, so, as everthere is a lot going on as we continue to implement the Rotarymotto of “service above self”, and if our lively social group soundsgood to you we are looking to build our membership for 2013/14.We welcome both men and women from all walks of life, so if youare interested in joining us please come along to one of ourmeetings where guests are always welcome, we meet Mondayevenings from 7pm. Our Meetings are currently taking place atWroxham Barns restaurant. Visit our web-site onwww.wroxhamrotary.org.uk for more information, or contactour president, David Prichard on 01692 631544.

Coltishall: P.F. Bowls ClubLearn to play Bowls. Free Sessions with Coaching on the fol lowing Sundays 12th May and 19th May from 10 am -12 noon. For more details ring T ony Elvin 01603 737237 or just turn up at club in front of Village Hall . Wear flatshoes or trainers. Bowls provided. Any age 12 to 80

Rotary Club of BroadlandsAnnual Celebration of the Forma tion of the Rotary Club of Broadlands

Members and Guests recently celebrated the 39th

Anniversary of the formation of the Club in 1973.

A social event was held at The Old Rectory Hotel in Crostwick atwhich we were entertained by Wing Commander (Rtd.) Ken Wallis. Many

people remember Ken Wallis for his adventures with his famous Autogyros andhis involvement in the James Bond film “ You only live twice”. He spoke abouthis life and passionate interest in al l things mechanical from motorcycles, cars,powerboats to aircraft of various types. Not only building, but driving, sai ling

and flying the various machines. He also designed miniature pistols and cameras used during his period of wartime service in the RAF.All this in the days long before the sophisticated equipment in use today. A truly remarkable gentleman. We have interesting speakersat most of our weekly club meetings so if you would like to get involved in the local community, and also make new friends, why nothave a look at our new website at www.rotaryclubofbroadlands.org.uk or ring Richard Mayer on 01603 715796.

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Yoga for healthy backs

Kerry Radley is going to run a Yoga forhealthy backs 6 week course at the Tithe Barn,

Horstead starting on 15th May. This course is funded byArthritis Research UK further to research compiled by theUniversity of York.The course aims to address past, present and future issues,bringing awareness to and strengthening weak areas or toloosen stiff segments due to past injuries, re balance postureand to improve and maintain strength, mobility, circulation andthe health of nerves.Yoga helps you physically by making muscles, tissues and jointshealthy and improves the health of your organs and immunesystem.This will be a beginners 6 week course (at a cost of £66),repeated or followed by a 6 week advanced course.For more information on the programme go towww.yogaforbacks.co.ukTo book your 6 week course call Kerry on 01603 784705/07747014164 or e-mail Kerry on [email protected]

COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD WI.

There was a good attendance inMarch when our President welcomed2 new members. The Alberta Creedwas read and beautiful posies werepresented by Leslie Nicholson to

those celebrating their birthday this month.The circular bench to mark the Queen`s Jubi lee for Horsteadhas now been ordered and wil l be situated around the red oakon the green near the Tithe Barn.

Tickets were distributed to members attending the NorfolkFederation of Women`s Institutes Annual General Meeting atSt. Andrews Hall on 27th March.

Horstead House Snowdrop Day, at which our members helpedwith refreshments, raised £426.00 for Horstead church and thetabletop sale on Sunday 17th March raised £76.00 for ourfunds.

We are looking forward to the visit, in April, to the house builtby May Savage in Wells and a future outing to the Tiptreepreserve factory and a craft shop is being arranged for a datein June.

The speaker for the evening was Charlotte Philcox, “TheCommon Gardener” whose talk enti tled “Workers, Wel lingtons& Wheelbarrows” was a pleasure to listen to. She presenteddetail with warmth, amusing anecdotes, as well as historicalinformation and a superb slide show. She is a professionalgardener, writes for `Lets Talk` magazine and spent someyears as a panel member on Radio Norfolk`s GardenersQuestion Time. Following questions, Charlotte was thanked bySylvia, our President.

SYLLABUB½ pint double cream2 tablespoons medium dry sherry2 tablespoons caster sugarGrated rind & juice of 1 large lemon

Place all ingredients in a bowl & whip together until stiff.Pour into individual glasses & cover with cling film.Chill in fridge for at least 3 hours.Decorate with twist of lemon peel. Serve with gingerbiscuits.Can be made the previous day.

WANTEDWANTEDWANTEDWANTEDI am knitting hats and scarves for the next Samaritan PurseShoe-Box Appeal. If you have any odd wool I would be mostgrateful for it and I will collect.

Please call 01603 736586Thank you Sue Edmondson

Cold Caller AdvicePolice are reminding peopleacross the county to exercisecaution with doorstep sellers, followingreports from concerned residents aboutpossible rogue traders.Inspector Brian Sweeney said:

"We have been contacted by people inBroadland and South Norfolk areas, aswell as receiving similar reports fromother parts of Norfolk, worried about aperson calling selling power tools andsmall plant items.Whilst there are legitimate door-to-doortraders, some do operate illegally and wewould always encourage people to becautious and make checks before agreeing

to buy something from a cold caller. If i tsounds too good to be true then itprobably is - goods can be faulty or ofpoor quality and overpriced."Doorstep sellers should provide writtencontact details and written quotes, and bylaw you have a seven day cool ing offperiod so you can change your mindabout any service offered by someonewho arrives uninvited or by appointment.Insp Sweeney continued:"Keep your property secure at both thefront and back and only answer the doorto people you are happy to speak to.Safer Neighbourhood Teams have no coldcalling stickers you can display on yourdoor. If you are concerned about a coldcaller, send them away and call the police.We work with our partners at TradingStandards to deal with rogue traders who

take advantage of vulnerable members ofour community, and take action whereany offences are being committed."

Anyone who is concerned about a coldcaller or has information on rogue tradersshould contact their local SaferNeighbourhood Team or OperationRADAR, a special ist police team whichtackles doorstep crime, on 101. Alwaysdial 999 if a crime is in progress.Further information can be found byvisiting www.norfolk.police.uk and clickingon Safety Advice.

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prepares forthe newseasonAs the 2012-13 season drawsto a close, Broadland ChessClub has begun preparationsfor the 2013-14 seasonwhich starts in September.The club will again befielding teams in all 3divisions of the Norfolk ChessLeague and is hoping to adda 4th team to al low morepeople to enjoy playingcompetit ive chess.Over recent monthsBroadland Chess Club hassupported junior chess clubsfor pupils attending localschools. The club has alsorun events at Aylsham andBroadland High Schools -including a very successful‘1st Junior Chess Congress’.Since then, several young

players have attended clubnights at The King’s Head inColtishall where they havereceived tuit ion fromTunstead residents Paul andJo Badger. Hopefu lly someof these players (includingFreddy Cansick fromWroxham and WesleyNicholson from Hoveton) willbe representing BroadlandChess Club next season.To find out more aboutBroadland Chess Club’sactivities p lease contact PaulBadger, Tel: 01603-737572(e-mail:[email protected]) orJonathan Reeve, Tel: 01263733744 (e-mail:[email protected]). Teams for the 2013-14season need to be final isedby the end of July so it wouldbe helpful i f all thoseinterested in joiningBroadland Chess Club for thenew season could contactPaul or Jonathan before then.

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Matey Back from “showing the flag” in the USport of BALTIMORE the ship is now on her Europeantour. The MATEYGRAM depicts the place the ship isheaded.. No Prizes its just for fun, don’ t forget his bellbottoms are an ‘M’.From a recent Ganges Gazette: “What is a‘comittee’. A committee is a group of people whoindividually can do nothing but as a group candecide nothing can be done” The 64 page gazettecome out 4 times a year and is full of Naval chit chatfrom ex-Ganges boys and/or their friends and relativeswho have joined the Association. If you are ex RN orinterested it is a good read and worth the yearlysubscription - check out the website for moreinformation. HMS Ganges Website is

www.hmsgangesassoc.org

TUNSTEAD “What’s On”

Tuesday May 7th Quiz Night atThe Olive Branch, Tunstead start7pm. £1 + £4 supper . ContactIan on 01603 737555

Tuesday May 21st GamesNight at The Olive Branch,Tunstead start 7pm. £1. ContactPaul on 01603 737572

Broadland Chess Club

Neatishead Community GymMost of us service our car regularly,put it through an MOT annuallyand if something goes wrong withit, we make sure the fault is rectified. Howmuch time and care do we spend onourselves? For as little as £15 a month youcould give yourself some TLC and make aserious difference to your health and generalwell-being.

Louise, our instructor, wil l plan with you a suitable exerciseroutine which will take into account your personal goals and anyhealth concerns or injuries you may have.

We are open Sun, Mon and Weds mornings between 8.30 and12.30 at the New Victory Hall, Neatishead. Unlike larger gymsthere is no contract to sign. Save time and money by keeping itlocal!Come along for a FREE TASTER SESSION by emailing us [email protected] or ring 01692 535342. No specialclothing is needed; wear something loose with trainers or soft-soled shoes.

NEW FOR 2013 : GYM and JUNIOR

If you have a baby or toddler who will sit peacefully in a buggy,pram or car seat while you exercise, then come along to ourGym and Junior sessions. Your child will be within sight and yourresponsibility at all times while you exercise in the gym. Louise,our instructor, is qualified to offer advice on post-natal exercise.Mums, dads and anyone looking after a baby or toddler arewelcome.

To find out more about these sessions and the times they areavailable email us on [email protected] or ring 01692535342.

Thursday May 9th 7.30p.m. at the Community Hall, Garden Street Cromer three way quiz with Cromer andSheringham Societies. Teams of 4. Please come and participate, it is a very good evening with excellent buffetand very pleasant company. Transport can be arranged please let Pam know if you are coming 01603782041 ifyou have not already done so. Congratulations to Spring Cup winners, Mrs Hazel Bell,Gill Christie, Pam Culley, Terry Crouch, Jean Hanson, Mr Jim Ottaway and Michael Ottaway. The speaker was

excellent and considering the late spring the show was a success with some excellent entries in the domestic section. A few seatsstill available for the trip to Hyde Hall on Thursday July 4th only £15.00 inclusive, non-members very welcome to join the clubsvisit

Julian Abbott on 01603782883.

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Spring is still dragging it's heels, buthopefully by the time this is printed,

warmer weather will be with us. We certainly hope so,for the end of May sees the Precinct Tombola start i ts newseason. Let us hope that over the summer we have less of the"wet stuff" which last year reduced our operations (and takings!)quite considerably. For the 2013 season, the charities beingsupported are Arthri tis Care and Leukaemia Care, two veryworthwhile causes.

The recent furniture sale went well, made all the better by thepleasant weekend weather. Coming up on Sunday 19th MAY isour CRAFT FAIR, 10am to 4pm. As usual there will be a goodselection of quality, locally produced hand made itemsat reasonable prices and of course refreshments will be available.

After a successful sale, the shop is now stocked with the summerrange of clothes along with a wide range of books and bric abrac. For the moment, most books are offered for sale at 50peach.

Advance notice of something a little different. We wil l be holdinga Musical Afternoon with Refreshments, featuring the JazzAnnie Trio, at the Masonic Hall, Wroxham, on Friday 21stJune, 2pm to 5pm. Tickets will be £5.00 per head (includingrefreshments) - Look out for the June issue for details of how topurchase your tickets. All proceeds to charity.

You will have read in last months report that a number ofmembers of the Club dressed up as the Pilgrim Fathers for theLions District 105EA Annual Convention and we are delighted tosay that we were awarded 1st prize, which is particularly

pleasing, as this is the fi rst time we have entered as a Club. Thetrophy along with a few photographs will shortly be on display inthe window of our charity shop. No rude comments !!!

This months £100 Charity Shop draw goes to Hearing Dogs forthe Deaf, who were nominated by Mrs Engelese of Wroxham,who donated items to the shop.

We will always welcome new members, so if you have a fewhours to spare occasional ly and would like to make a differencein your local community, whist at the same time having somefun, why not give our President, Lion Mike Cl ipston a ring on01603 429380, or alternatively contact our MembershipChairperson Lion Suzanne Barnett on 01603 782002. If youprefer , feel free to come along to one of our meetings, which areheld in the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, at 8pm on2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. We are a friendly bunch andyou will be made very welcome.

Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club

The Norfolk Keel. In reply to my article last month about the remains of The Norfolk Keel “DeeDar”, Margaret Bird, the authoress of The Mary Hardy Diaries, contacted us at The Marlpit and has very kindly sent uscopies of photographs of the remains of “Dee Dar”.The first group of 3 images show the timbers lying in a metal frame with its fittings and the transom standing.

The second group of 2 images shows the end of “Dee Dar”. Her remains are nothing more than a pile of ashes andmetalwork.

This final image is an 1829 engraving by J.H. Kernot a drawing by James Stark showing a Norfolk Keel sailingdownstream past Harrison's Wharf on the Wensum in Norwich, with the Carrow Boom Towers in the distance. She isladen with timber. Please note the shape of the transom compared to “Dee Dar’s” transom above.

In a commentary by Margaret Bird, Mary Hardy and her World (yet to be published), she will have a study of Keelsand Wherries in the final volume. The keel is a really fascinating subject, and Theole Douglas Sherwood's thesis onDee Dar and the keel generally is excellent. A copy is in the Norfolk Heritage Centre in Norwich.

Derek Allday

© Margaret Bird 2012. © Margaret Bird 2012. © Margaret Bird 2012.

© Margaret Bird 2012. © Margaret Bird 2012.

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In littlevillages suchas ours, theemployees of ourlocal shops aresynonymous withthe shopsthemselves. Weassociate the facesbehind thecounters alongwith thebusinesses. Overthe years, we bui ldrelationships withthem and an easy,

familiar exchange wil l take place. Our Coltishall Pharmacy has had just thatperson working there for the past sixteen years and she is Cath Cushion.Cath could always be relied upon to know where the products were, theirattributes and prices. She knew most customers by their first names and herlife intertwined with ours through many years. Cath had a wonderfulworking relationship with the local doctor surgeries and could always becounted on to sort out any problems arising. Her directness and discretionwere part of her everyday service. Friday, the 6th of April, was her last dayat the pharmacy as she is retired now. She enthusiastically is looking forwardto a new 'career' of intense gardening and new adventures!

Being born in Horsey and marrying a local man, she is a true Norfolk girl.Cath has lived in the village for the past twenty four years and with herhusband has four children and five grandchildren. Prior to working at thepharmacy, Cath ran the kitchen at the Rising Sun for eight years. Shewouldn't change a thing about the village and in fact, has very little interestin travelling. She prefers gardening and photography.

She would like to extend her thanks and gratitude to her customers for all oftheir many gifts and cards. Cath appreciates that they all took her on andkept her going through the years. Cath also wishes a big thank you to herboss, Dee Whyatt, Director of Pharma -z-Ltd., for her years of patience andgood humour. Dee says that she has been an exemplary employee and wi llbe very hard to replace. She thanks Cath for her dedication through theyears and dependability.

Susan Bunn [reporting for the Marlpit]

FRIENDS OF COLTISHALL & SPIXWORTHSURGERIES. - 2013

Our ever popular QUIZ NIGHT is to be held in

Coltishall Village Hall on Saturday 18 th May 2013 –doors open at 6.30 p.m. for a prompt start at 7.00p.m. A plated buffet w ill be included in the ticketprize of £6 – which is the same as last year. A rafflewill be held during the evening, the proceeds goingto the general fund. Please do remember to bringyour own drinks, glasses and cutlery! Most peopleenjoy a pleasant socia l evening and they considerthat the questions are all easy (everybodyunderstands them!) but that the answers may be alittle more difficult? Tickets are available from -:

Daphne Knight 01603-738529Margaret Montgomery 01603-737568Gisela Revill 01603-738648Coltishall & Spixworth SurgeriesChristine Hubbard 01603-736912Rosemary Fawcett 01603-897184Janot King 01603-737349

Thank you for reading this and we look forward toseeing you on the night. You will be made welcomeand we thank you for your generous support in thepast.

Gisela R evillPublic Relations Officer

Photo: Susan Bunn

If you have something you would like to share with our readers our editors would be pleased to attend and ‘cover’ the event for the Marlpitand also submit to Archant for their consideration and hopefully they will print in the EDP and/or other local papers.

Will be Very Hard to Replace

Wroxham LibraryCoffee Mornings every Monday, 10.00am-12.00pm All welcome

Bounce and Rhyme Time at the library onalternate Tuesdays 1.30pm - 2.00pm. songsand rhymes for babies, toddlers, parents andcarers. The next dates are 23rd April, 7thMay, 21 May, and 4th June.

Afternoon Tea on Thursday afternoons,3.00pm-4.00pmAll welcome to join us at the library forafternoon tea and coffee

Get online with Go-OnThe Go-On website is designed to helppeople take their fir st steps with computersand the Internet.

Free 1 hour sessions- book yours now forhelp with getting started and online.

Happy Hours 2 for 1 on DVDs and CDs.

Monday 10am-1pmWednesday 2pm-5pmFriday 4.30pm-7.30pm

Jigsaw SwapSwap your jigsaws at Wroxham Library -bring in a complete one that you havefinished and swap it w ith one of the jigsawswe have here. Available whenever we areopen.

Discover 6 great new books as part of the'Summer Reads' promotion- brought to youin partnership with Norwich Writer's Centreat Wroxham Library.

Anglian Bus Roadshow in the morning of May15, offering information and advice.

Fit Together Health Walk. Starting at 10.30

on 22nd Ma y in Roy's overflow car parkand finish ing with refreshments atWroxham Library. For more informationcall 01603 732333.

[Left to Right Dee Whyatt , Cath Cushion, Catherine Butler & Sabenia Earl]

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People tend to associatenest building with theseason of Spring, when in fact, itgoes on all through the Summer monthsalso. My huge Maple tree in the frontgarden was in full leaf and the weatherwas balmy and hazy, the morning I lookedout the bedroom window to see the noisyactivity in the tree. Nest building was infull swing yet again for a pair of WoodPigeons. The male was frantically bringingsticks of all sorts to the nesting site. Assoon as he flew off, she tossed theoffering down on the ground. Nothingseemed quite good enough. By afternoon,there was quite a pile of nesting materialunder the tree and poor Mr. Pigeon stillwasn't getting it right and was clearlyexhausted. Around tea time, Mrs. Pigeonplopped down on the ground and surveyedthe massive pi le of sticks, paced back andforth all around it and chose a stick, thefirst perfect stick. And so it went.

I didn't think much of the nest after thatday. It was mid summer , after all, and

other matters filled my head. Severalweeks later, a terrible din came from thetree. One of the pigeons was very, veryupset and it appeared the end of the worldwas happening. Immediately I thought,“cat” and ran out to inspect what wasgoing on. Nothing. Not a thing. Just avery agitated wood pigeon sitting on itsnest screaming desperately. We feed thebirds year round in our back garden andalso have a small water feature. I foundanother wood pigeon in the back gardenleisurely nibbling away, bathing in thewater feature and preening - not a care inthe world.

The whole picture came into focus then.Mr Wood Pigeon had relieved Mrs WoodPigeon of her nest duties. She was takingfull advantage of the break while hebecame more and more impatient andagitated. Right before dark, he waspacing on the tree branch and she wastopping up one more time from the feeder.He was near hysterics by then. Sheheaved a heavy sigh and flew back to the

nest. As soon as she was in sight, he wasoff like a rocket.

We humans pride ourselves to be thehighest species, capable of deep emotionsand very intricate building processes. Thatlittle soap opera that played out in mygarden that summer, proved to me that Ihad been narrow minded and missed thebigger picture.

There's a very plump Wood Pigeon in myback garden today. She is waddlingaround my hens' food. She's definitelyready to pop . . . . . . .

Susan Bunn

Then & Now The editors are creating a gallery of pictures of the Marlpit area.Here we have two pictures kindly given by Vernon Bunn of Coltishall.

We would be pleased to receive your pictures of “Then and Now” of your own homes or local area - Notjust views but people around the area too. It would be helpful if you could include a date and a little detailof were the picture was taken. Please send your photographs to [email protected]. Alternativelypost (with return address) in the Marlpit boxes at the Post Office, Chemist or Farm to Fork and Fish.

Below we have an aerial picture of The RecruitingSergeant. Notice Horstead Church in top left of Picture.

Date unknown

Above we have an aerial picture of the Rising sun and Thekings head. Notice the extra car park on Lower Common.

Date unknown

4SALE FOR SALE - LEDBURY recliner chair, in good condition. Surplus torequirements. £150 ovno. Can deliver. Telephone 01603 737577

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THE COLTISHALL &HORSTEAD YOUTH CLUBWILL CLOSE UNLESS....The Youth Club has been running since 2007and has proved to be very successful, withattendances ranging from 20 to 40 children in the age range of9 to 14 years. Each year we have been able to provide a FREEhalf day out during the Summer Break and a FREE Xmas Disco.This has been made possible from the weekly subscription fromeach child. There is also a Tuck shop which helps bolster thefunds.

HOWEVER, the Coltishall & Horstead Youth Club team havereached a stage where up to 6 of the adult volunteers havedecided that it is time for them to fully retire and take up otherinterests. That will leave only 5 adults to run the club whichthey are reluctant to do without additional help, this would alsomean that, given the number of helpers, weekly opening ofthe club would not be possible.

As it stands at themoment the club will

not re-open after Friday25th July

which is when the Schools start their summer break. If youbelieve in the club and the benefit it provides to your childrenplease come forward and save it. The general administrationand running of the club is not that difficult, and help andguidance would be available from existing helpers during thetransitional period

Please contact:Mike Warren (Club Chairman) on 01603 738332

Body & Mind FairSunday 5th May 10.30-5pm,

Tithe Barn Rectory Road,HORSTEAD, Nr Norwich NR12 7EF

Everyone Welcome!Psychic, Clairsentient and Clairvoyant practitioners * Tarot,Palm Reading, Crystal Ball & Rhunes * Heal ing * Nail Painting& Nail Art * Henna & Glitter Body Art * Massage Therapists *Reflexology * Reiki * Bowen Technique

Various sel lers including Perfumes, Soaps, Natural SkincareProducts, Essential Oils, Jewellery, Candles, Crystals &Cosmetics * Facepainting * Free parking * Snacks andrefreshments

Organisers : East Anglian Beauty Training

Beginner and advanced training in all aspects of beauty &holistic therapies Email [email protected] or telephone07717257756 www.eabt.co.uk

No entry fee, but a donation of £1.00 is suggested. Al l doorand raffle proceeds to be split between Norfolk Red Cross/Norfolk Salvation Army.

Raffle prizes include kind donations by Ambience Beauty Salon,Horsford * B Hair & Beauty Salon, Norwich * Sue Reeder,psychic artist * Barenaked Foods * Chezel le Beauty Salon,

Sprowston * Thursford Collection * The Determined SuccessGroup * Cornelus Van der Does Bowen Technique * Beauty

Matters Beauty Salon * NCFC Pennant signed by current squad* plus lots more goodies ….

WROXHAM AND DISTRICT U3A(University of the Third Age)

We have made a very promising start, with 57 peopleshowing an interest in taking part, suggesting 52 different subjectsthey would like to pursue! At our first two meetings, our launchmeeting on 26th Februar y, and our inaugural meeting on 26th

Ma rch, we have collected names and contact details, heard fromour Regional Officer about the history and operation of U3A, andtried to get a few of the interest groups started. Our meeting on

23 rd April heard from Bob McKee about the “Mak ing of the CastleMall”, and made more progress in starting interest groups.

The next meeting will be our AGM on 21 st May , when we adoptour constitution, elect an Executive Committee, and become fullmembers of U3A with all its benefits like being able to tap into itsResources Centre. There will also be a speaker on RheumatoidArthritis (to be confirmed). This meeting will be in WroxhamChurch Hall at 2.30 pm, and we intend to establish a pattern forgeneral meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except Augustand December), so the following meetings will be on 18th Juneand 16 th July.

Subscriptions will be due on the date of the AGM, 21st May, whichwill be £15 p a. This includes £3.60 which goes to HQ, and £2.10for the U3A magazine several times a year. The rest will be neededfor hiring the hall for our general meetings, expenses of committeemembers, pay ing visiting speaker’s expenses etc. The feeling atour last meeting was that groups would contribute to their own hirefees (through the Treasurer) if they need to hire premises.

For those not familiar with U3A, it is a national organisation which isa learning cooperative which allows people no longer in full timeemployment to share many educational, creative and le isureactivities. No qualifications are required, and none are given. Someof the groups being formed in Wroxham are languages, art, books,walk ing, keep fit, trips to the theatre, music, DIY, local history toname a few. Anyone else interested is very welcome to come tothe general m eetings, or contact the Chairman, Corrie Mould 01603782755, or Secretar y Lynne Howard 01603 738835.

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Coltishall And HorsteadGood Neighbour SchemeThe Good Neighbour Scheme would like to saya big thank you to all of you who supportedour Table Top Sale , our first fund raising event. Bothsellers and buyers enjoyed the afternoon and the tea andhomemade cakes were very popular . On the day we raised£342.30 pence.Also we would like to thank the following businesses’ whoprovided raffle prizes:-

Would you like to volunteer for the GoodNeighbour Scheme

Tel: Julie 01603 737637

Good Neighbour Telephone number07799 277455

A Piece of Cake,Coltishall Pharmacy,Farm to Fork & Fish.Hewitt’s butchers,Landamore’s,Post Office,

Randells,Roys of Wroxham,Sandra’s,Shades,The Attic,Top of the Crop,

Are you looking aftersomeone?Are you concerned about a neighbour and lookin to check on their well being, or perhaps do theirshopping, or provide the odd hot meal? Or do you provideround the clock care for someone in your household who is illor disabled, or elderly and frail? However little or much youdo, there is a free handbook, a telephone help line and awebsite that provides information on where you can get help tosupport the person you are concerned about or care for.

Norfolk Carers Helpline is open from 8am to 8pm Mondayto Friday, and if you call them, they wil l send you a copy of thehandbook.

Tel: 0808 808 9876 (free from a landline).Or visit the Norfolk Carers Information website at

http://www.norfolkcarersinfo.org.uk.

Norfolk Deaf AssociationThere is a mobile clinic, the “listen here,”that will visit the Village Hall at Hoveton onTuesday 14th May from 1-3pm.They will check your hearing aids, replace batteries and giveadvice generally about hearing difficulties.No appointment is necessary, just turn up!

Wroxham FoodbankInvitation to an Open Meeting

If you were in cris is - where would youturn? Many of us have friends and family toturn to when the going gets tough. But whatif your family could no longer help and youhad nowhere else to go? What if the kidswere hungry, the cupboards bare and you’renot sure where the next meal is coming from?A sudden crisis such as an illness, familybreakup, death, benefit delay or redundancycan leave people unable to feed themselvesand their families. Such situations can quicklydeteriorate sometimes leading to relationshipbreakdown, housing loss, crime and healthproblems.

Norwich foodbank supports localindividuals and families who findthemselves on the edge of disaster through

the prov ision of emergency food supplies.These supplies take the form of nutritionallybalanced emergency foodboxes to cover anindividual or family’s basic needs for 72hours: the critical time gap before the SocialServices safety net “kicks in.”

We work closely with local careorganisations whose professional care-workers identify people in crisis and givethem a food voucher and refer them to one of

our Distribution Centres. Here they are givena warm welcome, a hot drink and a foodboxand if they wish, a listening ear and help infinding other professionals who can assistthem w ith the underlying problems that iscausing their crisis.

A new base in Wroxham?

Foodbank is looking at setting up adistribution centre in Wroxham, possibly atthe new United Reformed Church building, orat another community venue later this year.Grant Habershon from Norw ich Foodbank willbe coming to an Open Meeting hosted by theURC and St Helen’s Catholic Church onWednesday 1 May at St. Helen’s at 7pm .All are welcome to come and find out moreabout this project and how to get involved.

Please contact Matt Stone, the URC minister,for more information on 01603 781623 or [email protected].

Monday13thMay

10-30am

SPIXWORTHMorrisons, The Paddocks

Old CattonPark at far end away from

storeMap OL40: TG238131

NR6 7HS

Leg stretching walk toSpixworth,

using paths andpavement and

going through a wood.

4.2 miles, 20%soft, moderate

gradients

Peter Neave, Broadland & South Norfolk Coordinator 01603 897193

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FIT TOGETHER WALKS - May 2013

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This is the time ofthe year whenmany people startto suffer fromseasonal allergicrhinitis – known as hayfever to all the sneezing,nose-blowing, eye-itchingcitizens who struggle withthis annual misery. Bowentreatment can make ahuge difference to theonset, duration andintensity of the body’sresponse to the allergensand histamines that triggerthis condition.

Hay fever, asthma, foodallergy and eczema are related allergic conditions and thetendency to develop them seems to run in families. The bodyproduces an antibody when it comes into contact with anallergen such as pollen. Antibodies are usually only released tofight infection, but in this instance the body believes the pollenor spore is harmful. This leads to certain cells in the body,especially those of the respiratory system, releasing chemicals.One of these is histamine, which triggers the allergic symptomsof hay fever . Hence, anti-histamines such as Piriton are takenby many people to try to control this.

Most Bowen therapists have a number of regular hayfever clients who book appointments as their time of usualonset approaches. Some, who start early with the tree pollens,will need to be seen as early as late January or early February.The latest arrivals will be booking in June for July/early Augusttrigger times.

Often, people discover the anti-hay fever properties of Bowentreatment by accident: they come for treatment for a bad backor tennis elbow, for instance, and then discover that theirbodies are not reacting as usual to the pollens that usual lytorment them – a welcome side effect. A similar thing oftenoccurs with skin conditions.

In Bowen Technique treatment a key part of the treatmentinvolves the draining of the lymphatic system hidden behind thesternocleidomastoid muscles on either side of the neck. WhenBowen is given, this part of the treatment often produces animmediate positive response to the sinus blockage. However,with the chronic cases, clearing this area can take a number oftreatments, which continue ounces per week or so until theblockage is clear . This can take 3 - 6 week, occasionally more.

If you suffer with this debilitating condition contact RosemaryBarber for a chat. Rosemary is a fully qualified Bowen Therapistregistered with the Bowen Therapists Professional Association.See Rosemary’s advert elsewhere in ‘The Marlpi t’ for a moneyoff voucher.

Rosemary can be contacted on 01603 721507 or 07818 438629or by email [email protected]

If you would to read more about Bowen and its effects on hayfever go to http://www.thebowentechnique.com/Popular-Press/hayfever-light-fingers-make-many-things-work-in-telegraph.html

Hay Fever and The Bowen TechniqueHay Fever and The Bowen TechniqueHay Fever and The Bowen TechniqueHay Fever and The Bowen Technique

Work on the Barton House-Railway begun in1960 when the first straight sections of trackwere laid and the engine run after its rebuilding. Thecircular track was completed during 1962, and the railwayofficially opened by Mrs Howlings (grandmother of the writer)on Sunday April 28th , 1963. The first public running was heldin July of that year, and the first full season operated during1964. Until 1970, all money raised was in aid of WroxhamChurch Restoration Fund, a total of 600 having been reached.From 1971 all receipts have been in aid of charities. On EasterMonday 23rd April 1973, a 10th Anniversary Ceremony wasperformed by Mr. William Mervyn.

During 1979 the first section of the new 7¼ inch gaugeRiverside Railway was laid, from the riverside terminus to theWroxham Station near the signal box, 300 feet in length. OnEaster Monday 7th April 1980, the line was official ly opened byMr Paul Barnes of Anglia TV , after a short service of blessing byReverend Henry Stapleton.

During the winter of 1980/81 the line was extended by afurther 200 feet to a second riverside terminus. The newextension was officially opened by Michael Chapman of RadioNorfolk on Easter Sunday 19th April 1981, after a short serviceof blessing by Revd. Cedric Bradbury. In 1988 we celebratedour Silver Jubilee, with several special events taking placeduring the year, including an anniversary ceremony on Sunday21st August performed by Mr John Timson of Radio 4.

After the 1992 season the 3½" gauge line was ‘temporarily’closed for repair, and efforts were initially concentrated onimproving the Riverside Railway. Wroxham Station was rebuilt,enabl ing trains to pass in the station, Riverside East was givenan extra platform and signalled, and we commenced runningthe steam loco from 1998 onwards. And from 1999 a hugeamount of work was done on the 3½" line, enabling it us toreopen it as the Mid-land Railway at the start of the 2001Season. That year we also celebrated the centenary of theopening of Honing East Signal box on 23rd June 1901, withinvited guests including relatives of those who had worked thebox in M&GN/R days, former BHR signalmen and former staffand friends who helped move the box in 1967. We were alsoable to affix the superb Honing East name boards made byStan Gardner . In 2003 season we celebrated our 40th

Anniversary, with Helen McDermott, Paul Barnes, and RichardBower taking part in a ceremony on Sunday 20th April, andspecial events at runnings. In 2007 we had another Signal boxevent, celebrating its 40th Anniversary of being at the BHR. InAugust 2008 we celebrated the completion of therefurbishment of Dickerson's Diner, known as Project 4; as wellas much improved catering facilities it has given us storagespace for carriages (doubling as Santa's Grotto once a year), aroom that can be used for events for up to 50 people and anexcellent staff mess room complete with Stations Master'sOffice.

See Centre Pages for Barton Railway Half Centenary

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MONEY MATTERS…A regular report for Marlpit readers

Power Walking

Would YOU be interested in joining mefor an hour’s power walking aroundColtishall and Horstead on a T uesdaymorning from 9.15am to 10.15am.Trainers and comfortable clothing to beworn, hand weights provided.

Julie DouglassTel: 01603 737637

COLTISHALL P.F. BOWLS CLUBCOLTISHALL P.F. BOWLS CLUBCOLTISHALL P.F. BOWLS CLUBCOLTISHALL P.F. BOWLS CLUBHORSTEAD WITH STANNINGHALLPARISH COUNCIL

NEEDS YOU!THE PARISH COUNCIL CURRENTLY HAS TWO

VACANCIES FOR MEMBERS:FREE TRAINING PROVIDED

TO FIND OUT MORE AND EXPRESS AN INTEREST ,CONTACT THE CLERK ON 736725 OR SEND ANEMAIL TO [email protected]

ISA’s – the options.With the new tax year upon us, this article takes a brief look at ISA’sand the different ways in which you can use your tax free allowance.The maximum that can be placed into ISA’s for the 2013/14 tax year isnow £11,520 per person.CASH ISA’s - for those who want no risk. You can place up to £5,760 ofyour total allowance into Cash ISA’s. Take care to understand the termsand conditions. Some offer higher interest rates. But in exchange, you mayhave less freedom of access to your money.CAPITAL PROTECTED ISA’s - for those who seek a better returnthan cash ISA’s but with the peace of mind that the initial sum invested willbe returned at the end of an agreed period of time. Up to the full £11,520can be invested. These are often referred to as Structured Products becauseof the fact that the terms of return are clearly stated at the outset. There are ahuge number of plans in this field. Some plans do carry the risk of capitalloss so be sure to take advice and ensure that you pick a plan that is rightfor you.DIRECT SHARE ACCOUNT ISA’s - You can buy shares in acompany (or companies) up to the £11,520 limit and hold these in an ISAaccount. The value of the share(s) will rise and fall and there will be noelement of capital protection. Be mindful of the possibility of loss and taketime to pick your holdings with care. This is perhaps the option that comes

with the highest risk. But if you pick well, your profit will befree of any Capital Gains Tax.COLLECTIVE STOCK MARKET ISA’s - these can be setup to deliver capital growth, regular income or a mixture of thetwo. They can receive your full £11,520 once again and do nothave any form of capital protection. Unlike Direct Share AccountISA’s, here you pass your money to a fund manager. They poolyour money with that of many other investors into “funds”which in turn spread the pool of money across a wide range ofholdings. This helps to reduce risk. Any one fund manager willoffer lots of different funds to suit the differing needs and riskstances of investors. For example, if a low risk minded investor isseeking income, we would usually search out funds that arefocussed upon the Fixed Interest Market of Gilts and CorporateBonds rather than those that make use of Shares. Interest rates ofup to 8% are currently available. Your investment value willinevitably rise and fall over time.This short article in no way should be taken by readers asadvice. Unless you feel at ease in making your own decisions,independent advice is always recommended. We have accessto plenty of information to help you make the right choices.Whatever option you take, it’s sensible to spend a little timegetting quality professional advice beforecommitting yourself.Martin Smith IFA can be contacted on 01263732720 or 07584 030071

Martin Smith Independent Financial AdviserLimited is an appointed representative of FinancialLimited which is authorised and regulated by the

Financial Services Authority FSA Number 552843

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Please send your Questions by Email [email protected] and we wil l pass you on to ourexperts, and publish Question and Answer next month.

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WHB Twinning AssociationOur French Twinningvisit to La Pommerayeand Mont-Jean-sur-Loire is drawing closer,deposits are paid and Gill willbe sending out invoices this month for the balance and ourannual subscriptions. We’re looking forward to seeing ourFrench friends again and they’re busy organising ourprogramme of trips to Angers, Puy de Fou, a chocolate factory,wine tasting etc and we have our night and visit toFontainebleau en route as well . We stil l have some spaces onthe coach if anyone would like to join us, make some lovelynew friends here and in France, brush up some rusty languageski lls and generally have a great holiday. Phone Gill Hood on01603 270397 or email her at [email protected] ifyou’d like more details. We’re having a pre-visit get-togetherand soirée on 26th July so you can meet fellow travellers andall members will be invited for a social evening too. We’rehoping our wine tasting and lunch at Bouchon/Bijou Bottles willbe successful on 28th April : Jane has been busy organisingthis and, unfortunately, quite a few members are away thisweekend which has not made it easy for her. Helene isorganising our flotilla on 13th July so we’ll hope the weather ismore clement than our spring and we can enjoy a lovely dayon our beautiful Broads. Gill is compiling our quiz for 12th

October: we really could do with some more fund raising forour 20 year anniversary next year and the French visit here so,if any of our members have any bright ideas, please do contactus, all help gratefully received by our hard working committee.Our French Conversation evening was very well attended atSheila’s in Wroxham on 10th April and we heard many talesand anecdotes and had a good discussion about our topic “letemps/the weather”-why is it such a British fixation? We cameto no firm conclusion. They will meet at Jane’s on 8th May withthe topic of animals: Aileen is to update us on Edinburgh’spandas-in French! Jane will provide any more information onFrench conversation on 01603 782496 or [email protected] Book Club tackled “Yes man” by Danny Wallace in April atRuth’s in Wroxham and will read Joanne Harris’s “Peaches forMonsieur le Curé” for May’s meeting at Gill’s in South Walsham.Jane will be sending out her newsletter soon to all members:many thanks to her for this. At the moment please contact Gi ll,on the details above, if you wish any more information.

‘Calendar Girls’ by Tim Firth

Our summer production will be ‘Calendar Girls’, based on the truestory about eleven Yorkshire WI ladies who posed nude for a calendar toraise funds for the Leukaemia Research Fund.The story was made into a film in 2003 and the stage play was first performed in 2008becoming the fastest sel ling play in British theatre history. The amateur rights to performthe play have been released for a period of time and we are pleased to be one of the groupstaking up this opportunity.As the play opens, and we meet the characters, we learn that Annie’s husband John hasbeen diagnosed with Leukaemia. After John’s death she and her best friend Chris want toraise money to buy a new settee for the waiting room at the hospi tal that treated John.They decide on the idea of an ‘alternative’ calendar and then have to persuade other WIladies to pose with them for it.The resulting play is full of emotions, extremely funny, sad and uplifting.So please come along to the Tithe Barn, Horstead.

Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June 2013Performances 7.30 p.m.

Tickets £6.00 from Carol White, The Forge, Horstead – Telephone 01603 737665

All Computer Users are, or should be, awareit is essential to have a good Anti-Virus/InternetSecurity Program which is current and up to date.Now the High Street Banks and ISP (Internet Service Providers)are offering free Security, such as Trusteer Rapport, F Secure,McAfee or Home Safe. Should you wish to take up their offer toDownload and Install, ensure you Uninstall your Existing Anti-Virus first.Running two Anti-Virus can cause conflicts, making yourComputer unstable, unresponsive and slow.

Despite what other may tell you Apple Computers are notimmune to viruses, for protection a good Anti-Virus Program touse is Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.

Smartphones and TabletsThe more popular Android Smartphone’s and Tablets becomethey are being targeted by rouge Apps. i.e. Games downloadedfrom unsecure sites, It is easy to protect your device byDownloading and Installing the Avast Mobile Security App.For the Ipad, IPhone there is a free Security App. From Webroot”

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Help us find these aliens in NorfolkHumans are increasingly moving species outside their natural range, sometimes deliberately and sometimes accidentally. In theabsence of their natural enemies, some species can spread rapidly and cause problems. These species are termed “invasive”.Invasive non-native species are considered to be one of the most important causes of biodiversity loss worldwide, second only tohabitat destruction. They can also have significant economic impacts. In 2011, the total cost of invasive non-native species on theBritish economy was £1.7 Billion.

Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)Description: An annual herb up to 2m in height with pink / purple, slipper shaped flowers, a fleshystem and explosive seed heads.Where to look: Prefers to grow in damp areas, and is particularlyabundant on river banks where it out-competes native vegetation.Why is it a problem? Fast growing, quickly becomes the dominant species in an area. Die back inwinter leaves river banks bare and susceptible to erosion.

Australian Swamp Stonecrop (Crassula helmsii)Description: Can be aquatic and terrestrial. Small round fleshy leaves arranged along the stem inopposite pairs. White flowers with small petals.Where to look: Found in a variety of habitats, have besubmerged, emergent and terrestrial forms.Why is it a problem? Forms dense impenetrable mats, can grow 200 times faster than native pondplants and can easily smother and out compete other species.

Floating pennywort (Hydrocotyle ranunculoides) Description: This aquatic plant hascharacteristic kidney shaped leaves which can be free floating or emergent. It has fleshy stems andfine, white roots.Where to look: Emergent or floating on the surface of still or slowly moving freshwater.Why is it a problem? With a peak growth rate of 20cm per day, floating pennywort can rapidlydominate a water body!

Killer shrimp (Dikerogammarus villosus)Description: Up to 30mm in length, body curled and semi-transparent, may have striped pattern.Two cone shape projections on its tail are key distinguishing features.Where to look: Likes to live within colonies of zebra mussels, on wood, concrete, gravel and rope.Attracted to man made structures.Why is it a problem? A voracious predator, it kills a range of native species, including young fish,mayfly and caddisfly larvae. Has the potential to seriously alter ecosystems it invades.

Please tell us if you find any of these invasive alien species.Records should contain information about: What you saw (photos are a great help); When you saw it; Where you saw it (a gridreference if possible); and Who you are. For more information and to submit your records online, go towww.norfolkbiodiversity.org/nonnativespecies Or you can send and email to [email protected], get in touch by phone01603 228977.

Go Wild at NWT Barton BroadSunday 12th May 2013 11am to 4pm

Barton Turf Adventure Centre, Staithe Road, Barton Turf, NR12 8AZJoin us for a fun packed family day of walks, boat trips, craft activities, pond dipping, minibeasthunting and much, much more. Go Wild at NWT Barton Broad is also home to the North NorfolkWorm Charming Championships. So why not see how many worms you can charm out of the ground.

Free entry (small charge for some activities e.g. boat trips and worm charming).Refreshments available.

No need to book, just turn-up and join in.www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club are holding a Craft Fair at the Broadland Youth &Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton on Sunday 19th May from 10am - 4pm.

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Dear Friends

All are welcome to meet TheBishop of Lynn, BishopJonathan, when he comes to ourparishes on 1st and 5th May. He is comingto meet people, give his support to thelocal community and Church. He wouldlove to meet you! The Bishop starts hisvisit at Horstead Church on Wednesday 1stat 10am with a Holy Communion Servicefollowed by coffee.All welcome! And allare welcome at Hainford Church on the 1stat 7.30pm for a chance to talk with himand ask questions. There will be lightrefreshemts.Come to Family Sunday 5th May atColtishall Church and join with the Bishopin worship..Finally, all are welcome to Songs of Praiseat Stratton Strawless Church on the 5th at6.pm-again with Bishop Jonathan.We have been thinking a lot about leaders-a new pope, a new archbishop. In theworld of politics the nation has beenremembering Margaret Thatcher.

Depending on where you were standing,she was a focus for unity, or a focus ofdiscontent. Archbishop Welby in his EasterSermon, warned that we should not expecttoo much from one individual leader-insirational they may be-but also falible.The Old Testament warns us not to putour trust in princes, but in God. Heproivdes a different focus of leadership.Jesus died(to some a failure-to believers avictory)rose and ascended into heavenbefore sending his Spirit to lead us fromwithin our hearts. After hisresurrection,Jesus ascended into heaven-and disapeared from sight. He gave a newfocus for us by -through the sending of hisHoly Spirit-by coming to live in you andme, and in all people and communitiesthat are wi lling to be led by his just andgentle rule.Christ's Spir it in us gathers, gives visionsof new ways of creative living and loving,and lifts our hearts and minds:

PLEASE COME...

Come and be li fted at the Ascension Dayservice Thursday 9th May at St.Margaret's Church Stratton Strawless7.30pm.

Come to the Blue Bell Days at StrattonStrawless-details in Marlpit.

Come to Coffe Morning to support Mercy inMalawi - Saturday 11th May ChurchRoom.

All good wishes - Revd. Chris

From the Reverend Christopher Engelsen

UNITED REFORMED CHURCHMinister: Rev Matt Stone, tel: 01603 781623. [email protected]

Wroxham & Hoveton United Reformed Church is an informal and friendly church meeting in different venues aroundthe village whilst our own church building is constructed on the Norwich Road opposite The Avenue in Wroxham.We love to welcome new members – why not come along and give us a try?

Services & Events in May

Date Preacher / Event Time & Venue

Thurs 2 nd May Fresh Ground: How can God be three-in-one? 7.30pm, St. Helen’sSun 5th Communion led by Rev Matt Stone 11.15am, Church HallSun 12th Worship led by Rev Ian Fosten 11.15am, St. Mary’sSun 19th Worship led by Rev Bil l Bazely 11.15am, Church Hall

JAM taking part in Ride For LifeSun 26th Worship led by Church Members 11.15am, St. Helen ’sSun 2nd June Communion led by Rev Matt Stone 11.15am, St. Mary’s

Thurs 6th Fresh Ground: Are science and religion incompatible? 7.30pm, St. Helen’s

Coffee is served after each service. Please do join us!

Matt’s MusingsWe are meeting all over the place this month! Please do noteour locations as we are having to move around until our newbuilding is ready later in the summer. We would love you to joinus.

‘Fresh Ground’, our monthly cafe-discussion evening is looking atdifficult questions of faith. This month’s, on Thursday 2 May willbe asking ‘How can God be three-in-one?’ We also haveregular Bible Study and Prayer groups, which gladly welcomenew members.

DROP IN TIME FOR PARENTS & FAMILIESat the CHURCH ROOM

RECTORY ROADCOLTISHALL

Thursday 16th May 9am to 10.am

With Revd Chris Engelsen Coltishall & Horstead ChurchHave a sit down, a chat, a breather, a coffee-How are you?Find out what your local Church has on offer for you and yourfamily. How can our parish and community help you?

All welcome-including young children.

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St John theBaptist,Coltishall

All SaintsHorstead

Wednesday 1st May Philip & James, ApostlesReadings; Ephesians 1, vv 3-10 & John 14, vv 1-1410.00am Holy Communion at All Saints, Horstead, with Bishop Jonathan ALL WELCOME!Sunday 5th May 6th Sunday of EasterReadings; Acts 16, vv 9-15 & John 14 vv 23-2908.00am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Horstead09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Hainford10.00am Family Service with Bishop Jonathan at St John the Baptist, Coltishall. ALL WELCOME!11.00am Holy Communion with Bishop Jonathan at St Swithin’s, Frettenham6.00pm Songs of Prais with Bishop Jonathan St Margaret’s Church, Stratton Strawless ALL WELCOME!Thursday 9th May ASCENSION DAYReadings; (Acts 1 vv 1-11-7.30pm only) & Luke 24, vv 44-end10.00am Informal Holy Communion at Mereworth, Parish Rd, Stratton Strawless.7.30pm Ascension Day Holy Communion at St Margaret’s, Stratton StrawlessSunday 12th May 7th Sunday of EasterReadings; Acts 16 vv 16-34 & John 17 vv 20-end08.00 Holy Communion, Holy Trinity, Gt Hautbois09.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Hainford09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Horstead10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Rectory Rd, Coltishall11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall11.00am Morning Prayer at St Swithin’s, FrettenhamSunday 19th May PENTECOST, WHIT SUNDAYReadings; Acts 2 vv 1-21 & and John 14 vv 8-17 & 25-2709.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Horstead09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints', Hainford10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Rectory Rd, Coltishall11.00am Morning Prayer at St John the Baptist, Coltishall.11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham3.00pm-5.00pm FFC with Tea at Tithe Barn, Horstead.Sunday 26th May TRINITY SUNDAYReadings; Romans 5 vv 1-5 & John 16 vv 12-1509.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Hainford09.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Horstead10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Rectory Rd, Coltishall10.30am Family Service at St Swithin’s, Frettenham11.00am Holy Communion at St John the Baptist, Coltishall6.00pm Evensong at St Margaret’s Church, Stratton Strawless.Sunday2nd June 1st Sunday after TrinityReadings; Galatians 1 vv 1-12 & Luke 7 vv 1-108.00am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Horstead9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Hainford10.00am Family Service at St John the Baptist, Coltishall.11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham

Churchyard Gift DayThe Churchwarden and Parochial Church Councilthank all those who kindly contributed to theannual Gift Day to help with the maintenance of thecommunity churchyards at Coltishall and Great Hautbois.The Gift Day was held at Easter and by the end of the followingweek, donations amounting to £325 had been received andsome gifts wil l be enhanced by reclaimed tax from HMRC underthe Gift Aid scheme. As always, the donations are very much

appreciated and the sum raised will be a great help towards thecost of grass cutting and tree maintenance.Further donations are very welcome and anybody wishing tocontribute may leave their donation with Revd. ChristopherEngelsen, Mr B Jordan or Mr D Francis.The areas to be looked after include the old and newchurchyards and adjoining meadow at St. John the BaptistChurch, Coltishall, the area around and adjacent to Holy Trini tyChurch, Great Hautbois and the churchyard at the ruined Churchof St.Theobald at Great Hautbois.

David Francis

WORSHIP INTHE BENEFICE IN

MAY

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Sundays at 4pm Broadland Community Centre,Stalham Road, Hoveton

BroadGrace is a welcoming, family-friendly church for the people who live in thetowns and villages of Broadlands and North Norfolk. Whether you’re new to church orlooking for a new church, we’d love you to come along this Sunday.We normally meet in the Broadland Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton at 4pm.On Sunday 5 May we won’t be meeting as it is our church weekend away and on Sunday 19 May we will be meeting inthe North Walsham Community Centre at 4pm.

Find out more at www.broadgrace.org.uk or call 01603 737974

Family Friendly Church

Roman Catholic Parish

Sponsored FloodlightingSt John the Baptist Church Coltishall

Floodlighting entries and enquiries to JillBlackburn Tel: 737 442

W/C May 5th by Margaret & Peter Montgomery, rememberingMary Paterson of Stranraer [May 2nd]

W/C May 12th by Margaret & Peter Montgomery,remembering Mary Paterson of Stranraer

W/C May 19th by Bil l & Sue Toomer, remembering Lee’sBirthday [May 22nd]

W/C May 26th In celebration of the marriage of AlexandraGlover to Matthew Clifford on June 1st

We would be pleased to receive entries for Births, “Big”birth days and anniversaries as well as in memoriamremembering loved ones. Ring Jill for help with this.

The Church of England in the local villagesinvites families to an afternoon of activities

crafts and worshipwith sandwiches and cakes for tea

-Free - Donations welcome!

See messychurch.org.ukFor further details phone Margaret on 01603 736411

Parish Priest: Father David Bagstaff, 4 Norwich Road, North Walsham Tel: 01692 403258Parish Website: www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com

Sacred Heart Church, Kings Arms Street, North Walsham Sunday Mass 11.00 a.m.St John of the Cross Church, White Hart Street, Aylsham Sunday Mass 9.00 a.m.St Helen's Church, Horning Road West, Hoveton Saturday 5.30 p.m. (Anticipatory Mass)

Holy Day Mass Times

St John of the Cross 9.00 a.m.Sacred Heart 10.30 a.m.St Helen's 6.00 p.m.

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Horstead Tithe BarnMonday 7.00 - 10. 00pm Badminton Carl Tipple 738399Tuesday 10.00 - 11.15am Zumba/Tonning Mix Debby Priddy 736492Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Line Dancing Glenda/Shelia 890708 / 279294Wednesday 7.30 - 10.30pm Jubilee Players Ros Chamberlin 736287Wednesday 6.00 - 7.00pm Zumba Debby 736492Wednesday (3rd ) 10.00 - 11.30am Baby & Toddler Group Michelle 568796Wednesday 12.30 - 2.00pm Healthy Lower Back Yoga Kerry Radley 784705Thursday 7.30 - 10.30pm Ballroom Dancing Dave Cox 737907Thursday 1.30 - 2.30pm Baby Yoga Natalie Fiske 01692 598465Friday 7.30 - 10.30pm Short Mat Bowls Jill Bunn 737516Saturday (2nd ) 10.00 - 4.00pm Craft Buddies Karen Rhodes 861515The Hayloft is available for hire for £12.50 per 3 hour session or £5.25 per hour for shorter periods. The Main Barn is available for hirefor full or part day sessions on Saturday or Sunday at a ful l day rate of £168, 9.00am - Midnight [15hrs]. Part day sessions £11.50 perhour. Saturday evening session 6pm - Midnight £90. The Main Barn is available for hiring mornings or afternoons on weekdays at£11.50 per hour with a minimum of two hours. Bar by Request. Charge to regular [annual] hi rers £19.50 per 3 hour session. £78.00per month. £963.00 per year. For booking & enquiries: Sue Blackburn Tel: 737495

The MarlpitAdvert ising, Reporte r Mel Douglass, Blacksmith Yard, High Street, Coltishall, NR127DH 737016Distribution Eric Johnson, 8 White Lion Road, Coltishall, NR12 7AR 738683Secretary Philippa Weightman, 1 Stanninghall Cottages, Horstead, NR12 7LY 737962Treasurer Anne Gilbert, 12 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 737577Sub Ed itor Susie Bunn, 9 Hancock Close, Coltishall , NR12 7HS 739215Advert ising Copy Derek Al lday, 13 Patricia Avenue, Horstead, NR12 7EW 738032Hon.Ind. Accountant Alan S Mallett, The Cabinet, High Street, Coltishall, NR127AA 738577The Ma rlpit [email protected] www.themarlpit.com

Please contact The Marlpit Editors between 10.00am & 9.00pm

Coltishall Church RoomMondays Sure Start [Term Time] 12.30 - 3.30pm2nd Monday Create and Share Craft 2.00 - 5 .00pmTuesday Art Class [Term Time] 11.00am - 2-00pmWednesday Community Lunch Club 12.30 - 1.45pmWednesday 1st Coltishall Rainbows 5.15 - 6 .15pm3 rd Wednesday Coltishall and Horstead WI 7.30 - 10.00pmThursday Sure Start Music [Term Time] 1.30 - 2 .30pm

The Church Room is currently available for hire at the following charges: £5 per hour or £12.50 per 3 hour session,casual users (one off’s) £8.00 per hour. For Bookings and Enquiries: Joan Mill igan Tel: 737270

The LoungeMonday [2nd in m onth] Royal British Legion 7.30 - 8 .00pmTuesday [April - Septem be r] Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 6. 00 - 8 .00pmThursday [April - Septem ber] Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 6. 45 - 7 .45pmThursday Coltishall & Horstead Youth Forum 7.30 - 9 .30pmSunday Coltishall Jaguars Running Club 8. 30 - 9 .30am

The village Hall and the Lounge are available for booking. Regular users £5.00 per hour. Casual users £10.00 per hour. Saturday£150 per day. Friday & Saturday evening 6.00pm - midnight £75. Hall and Lounge booked together £100.Bar by request. For Booking & Enquiries: Doreen Snelling Tel: 737955

Coltishall Village HallMonday - F riday [Term Time] Coltishall & Horstead Pre-School 8. 30am - 12 .30pmMonday [Tw ice monthly] Coltishall Parish Council 7. 00 - 9 .00pmTuesday Vibes Health & Fitness 6.00 - 8 .00pmThursday Coltishall Brownies 6.00 - 7 .30pmSaturday Zumba 10 .30 - 11 .30pm

Useful Telephone Numbers

Police [non Emergency] Aylsham 101 Coltishall Pharmacy 736784Crimestoppers 0800 111 8555 Coltishall Post Office 737277Coltishall Primary School 737481 Coltishall Surgery 737593Broadland High School 782715 Coltishall Community Centre 738435Citi zens Advice Bureau [North Walsham] 01692 402570 Priest in Charge, Coltishall Rector 737255Citi zens Advice Bureau [Appointments] 01692 405847 Good Neighbour Scheme (Horstead & Coltishall) 07799 277455Citizens Advice Bureau [Norwich] 626145 Recruiting Sergeant (Defibrillator) 737077Dial-A-Ride Community Transport 01692 500840

Documents

Love is in the air - oh what an ugly baby€¦ · Coltishall PF Bowls Club: [Captain] Barry Simper Tel: 783087, Secretary Linda James Tel: 890905 Coltishall Tree Warden: Peter Croot