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SUBSCRIPTION OFFERIf you know of anyone outside thevillages who would like to receive acopy, of the Ryburgh People for just £5per year I can send them a copy ofeach issue – 4 per year, in January,April,July and October.

Perfect Christmas PresentIt would also make a nice present forsomeone with connections here.Just send me: the recipient’s name andaddress and a cheque for £5 payableto ‘Ryburgh People’ to:Ryburgh People, 1 Bridge Road,Great Ryburgh NR21 0DZThen all ex –villagers,and friends of the villages,can keep in touch withwhat goes on here.Back issues are alsoavailable, please contactJan on 01328 829659 [email protected].

We have been most fortunate with oursponsor this time, as PeterTaylor FuneralService, Holt, have not just sponsoredthis issue, but have printed it, saving meconsiderable costs on toner ink. Thisgenerous sponsorship is timely, becausewe have lost two more advertisers, asthey have moved away from the village.On a happier note my apple fairys havereturned, thank you all, Sam & Saffy arevery happy.If you know of any businesses whowould benefit from advertising in ourmagazine please let me know, or knowof anyone would may like to subscribe,as all contributions are most welcome.The next deadline for the April issue,which will be out at the end of March, isMarch 8th, so please contact me with anynews or stories (829659)Happy Christmas to you all

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Ryburgh PeoplePaper SponsorSimon Harper has supported theRyburgh People since wereturned to your doorsteps asboth a valued advertiser and agreat help when I needed papercutting down to A4 size or wantedpaper for the covers.

Since July this year, Simon verykindly agreed to sponsor RyburghPeople’s paper for the year, whichis a great help since we have losta couple of advertisers, so themargins in producing it are tight tothe point of not being able to.

So please support our localbusinesses, pop up and see justwhat Willow Tree Print can offeryou. Canvases of your ownpicture are a lovely gift, as arepersonal table mats & coasters oreven your own Christmas cardsor notelets.

Ryburgh PeoplePrint SponsorPeter Taylor Funeral Service inHolt have very generously agreedto print this edition of RyburghPeople, which is typical of the kindof community support they offer.They, and their associatedbranches, also providephotocopying for Northern Districtbellringers Assosciation, provideraffle prizes, sponsor a youngfootballer who is now in the last 16for England trials, sponsor afootball team, Provided a guessthe number of balloons in alimousine with a prize for GreatRyburgh Village Affair, loanedgazebo for village fireworks nightand the Jackson &Starling fishingcompetition raised £1,100 forCromer lifeboatSo you can see the kind ofcommunity activity Peter TaylorFuneral Service in Holt provide.

CAR SHOPPERA Pre-Bookable Car Service to and from TheRyburgh Community Shop for people living inColkirk, Great Ryburgh, Little Ryburgh, Stibbard &Testerton with transport problems.The car shopper scheme is open to people who residein the villages of Colkirk, Stibbard, Great Ryburgh,Little Ryburgh and Testerton who are unable to makethe journey to the shop by any other means.How to arrange a journey?To find out more about the service or to arrange ajourney, please call theRyburgh shop on: 01328 829834.There will be a standard return fare of £2.00 perperson travelling.All journeys are subject to the availability of driversand at the discretion of the co-ordinator.

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While Christmas marks the end of thesecular calendar, the festival that marksthe birth of Christ comes right at thebeginning of the church calendar. Itpoints us forward beyond the gloom oflong winter nights to the hope of thingsto come. It promises us a new start, abrighter future and renewed energy tolive our lives in ways that will bring thathope to others. This promise of hope issomething that we can all relate to in thepresent climate!Looking back over the last year, there is everyreason to be hopeful. The five concerts of theRyburgh 2010 series filled the pews, the ‘RyburghYesteryear’ exhibition revealed the rich tapestryof village life that it is our responsibility tonourish, the Poetry Evening brought another veinof local talent to the fore while the Open for Teaafternoons and quarterly Saturday marketscontinue to provide opportunities for people tomeet in the peaceful setting of St. Andrew’s.Thanks to all who have helped with thefundraising, our English Heritage roof repairs willfinally begin in September 2011.Furthermore, the churchyard is looking tidy,colourful and welcoming and it will not be longbefore the benches are in place for villageresidents and visitors alike to enjoy the sunny andsheltered area that has been designated as ourGarden of Remembrance. The churchyard wallrestoration is also progressing and the sectionsthat run alongside the road are nearly complete.What a lot to be thankful for!Meanwhile, up at Little Ryburgh the burialground has regained its integrity with theuncovering of the All Saints’ church ruins. Theview has changed markedly since theRogationtide service was held in the cemetery lastspring.Twelve months ago the roof restoration, theconcert season and the various churchyardprojects were nothing more than ideas on paper.Now they are taking shape for all to enjoy. Andthere are more signs of hope to come! Lookingahead, we will shortly be getting a severelydistorted Nave window repaired. The family of

Michael Savory have generously offeredto restore it to his memory. It has beenour concern for some months that thewindow could blow out in a gale and sowe are most grateful to Michael’s familyfor their generous gesture.As the work on the roof will begin a littlelater that we had anticipated, we will beable to use the church building during thespring and summer months, much to therelief of those who have requested

christenings and weddings in 2011. We areputting together another Ryburgh Concert Seasonand would welcome offers from any musicianswhowould like to perform and help St.Andrew’smeet its fundraising target.At this time of year there are so many people tothank for helping us to keep the services going atSt.Andrew’s.We are very fortunate to have threeservices a month but this would not be possiblewithout Robin’s guidance, the support of ourassistant clergy and lay readers and the untiringcontributions of our organist, flower arrangers,church cleaners, key holders and bell ringers. Abig ‘thank you’ to them all!Meanwhile, we do hope you will come into thechurch at some time over the Christmas seasonand bring your friends. Why not join us at aChristmas service?Sunday, 19th December 6 p.m: Carols byCandlelight with contributions by a number ofmusicians and performers in the village.Saturday, 25thDecember 10.30 a.m: ChristmasEucharist. Even if you are not familiar with theservice, you will be very welcome! Do come andcelebrate Christmas with us!MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY ANDPEACEFUL NEW YEAR!If you ever need transport to get to church or wouldlike help of any kind, please get in contact withAnne Prentis (Chuchwarden) 829413Margaret Sadler (Unofficial Chuchwarden) 829653Fenella Purdy (P.C.C. Secretary) 829010.The Revd. Robin Stapleford is always availableon 853226 or by email:[email protected]

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LLOYDʼS WEEKLY NEWSPAPER,MARCH 18th, 1888.THE CARE OF PAUPER GIRLS.At the Shoreditch Board of Guardians,on Wednesday, a letter was read by theclerk from Mrs. Fuller of Ryburgh, thePresident of the Ryburgh Boarding-outCommittee, proposing to transfer twogirls placed in that village by theShoreditch Board of Guardians to theServants’ Training Home at Fakenham.She stated that whether the girls weresent to that institution or not, it wasimperatively needful that they should beremoved from Ryburgh, on account of theimmorality prevalent in that village. Mr. Alabastersaid it was clear that a mistake had been made inthe selection of Ryburgh, and moved that thechildren be brought away forthwith and placed inthe institution belonging to the Board of Guardiansat Shoreditch. The motion was agreed to.Eastern Daily Press “ March 21st, 1888.IS GREAT RYBURGH AN IMMORAL PLACE?At the Shoreditch Board of Guardians onWednesday a letter was read by the clerk fromMrs. Fuller, the rectory, Ryburgh, the President ofthe Ryburgh Boarding–out Committee, proposingto transfer two girls placed in that village by theShoreditch Board of Guardians to the Servants’Training Home at Fakenham. She stated thatwhether the girls were dent to that institution ornot, it was imperatively needful that they shouldbe removed from Ryburgh on account of theimmorality prevalent in that village. Mr. Alabastersaid it was clear that a mistake had been made inthe selection of Ryburgh, and moved that thechildren be brought away forthwith and placed inthe institution belonging to the Board ofGuardians at Shoreditch.The motion was agreedto. The above has caused great indignationamongst the inhabitants, and it is felt on all sidesthat the report is entirely without substantialfoundation. Mr. Cooper, overseer, has written tothe Shoreditch Board of Guardians stating that hewill bear any expense to the amount of £5 if the

Guardians will send an Inspector downto view the homes the children are inand to hold an inquiry as to the mannerin which they have been treated. Thefollowing notice has been signed by Mr.Cooper, and posted in the parish:- “Atthe conclusion of the ordinary businessat the parish meeting, to be held onThursday evening next, in the School-room, I shall call attention to Mrs.Fuller’s report on the state of the parishto the Shoreditch Board of Guardians,and move a resolution condemningsuch report as a gross

misrepresentation of facts. Expression of opinionwill also be asked as to what further steps shouldbe taken to clear the parish of the unworthy anddamaging statements the report contains, I askthe support of the parish in this matter.” A largelyattended meeting is anticipated on Thursday anda full report of the proceedings will be publishedaccordingly.Daily Press “ March 23rd, 1888.IS RYBURGH AN IMMORAL VILLAGE?A most enthusiastic meeting was held in theschoolroom on Thursday evening, which wasattended by the Churchwardens, Overseers,Guardians, and the greater portion of the adultpopulation of the parish, and the proceedingsthroughout were very orderly.Mr. Cooper was voted to the chair, who on risingsaid-In accordance with the notice I issued onTuesday, I now rise to call attention to the conductof Mrs. Fuller in reporting to the Shoreditch Boardof Guardians that immorality is so prevalent in thisparish that it is imperatively necessary that twopauper children, who have been boarded out at acottage here for the past four years, should beforthwith removed. I ask your indulgence while Imake a few remarks on the matter, and I shallconclude by moving a resolution. I wish at theoutset to say that I [am] anxious not to stir up anymore personal feeling than I can help; but I feel,and from the numbers I see here to-night I take ityou feel with me, that the parish has been most

The Ryburgh ScandalLocal historian, Peter Trent has found a raregem during his studies of Ryburgh, and verykindly he is allowing Ryburgh People topublish this pamphlet in parts.This is the second installment of this

enlightening tome, so I hope you enjoy it.We are hoping not only to produce thisbooklet in parts within the magazine, butalso to produce a replica copy, which will besold to contribute to Ryburgh People funds.

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wantonly and undeservedly libeledby one who, to say the least should

have known better, and I think that if we do notcounteract this mischievous report byunanimously expressing our opinion that it iswithout any real foundation, we should deservethe ridicule we should be pretty sure to get in theabsence of any contradiction. Before going anyfurther, I will explain the action I have so far takenin this matter. As soon as I saw the report onTuesday morning, I at once wrote to the Rev. M.Fuller as follows:Rev Sir,- I have this morning received from afriend a newspaper report of a meeting of theShoreditch Board of Guardians on Wednesday,a copy of which I enclose. I shall esteem it afavour if you will let me know today whether Mrs.Fuller disputes the accuracy of the report, and, ifso, what action you propose to take to removewhat anyone acquainted with the parish mustknow to be a misrepresentation of the true stateof affairs. I ask your reply today before post time,so that if you decline to do anything I can write tothe Board of Guardians, for as a parishioner I donot intend to quietly sit down by such a report.—Yours faithfully,T Cooper.{Applause} I sent this letter to Mr. Fuller , withinstructions to (the) bearer to wait for an answer.The reply I received was my own letter returnedwith a verbal message that Mrs. Fuller hadnothing to say in reply; but if I would go down tothe Rectory Mr. Fuller could tell me a great deal Idid not know as to the immorality of the parish.Well, gentlemen, considering that I have residedin this parish three times as long as Mr. Fuller,and that I have during that time becomeintimately acquainted with the character of thegreat majority of the parishioners, I did not feelinclined to go to the Rectory to hear second,third, or even fourth-hand scandal, for we areperfectly well aware that it is impossible for Mr.and Mrs. Fuller to know what goes on in theparish except from hearsay, for I believe (you willcorrect me if I am wrong), that they seldom gointo any of the houses, and for several monthsthey have been away enjoying themselves andleaving the charge of the parish to strangers.Surely, if the parish was so bad and they had thespiritual welfare of the parishioners at heart, theyshould have stayed with us and endeavoured toreclaim us from our evil ways, instead of goingaway and then on their return proclaiming to theworld what a bad lot we are. So instead of goingto the Rectory I issued the notice which hasbrought us together this evening. The rectorvisited me on Tuesday afternoon, and I had more

than an hour’s conversation with him; the detailsof which would be too tedious for you to listen to,but I may refer to some parts of this conversationlater on.The next morning I received a letter fromthe rev. gentleman as follows:-Ryburgh Rectory , March 21st 1888.Sir,- I was very much pained on going to churchlast evening to find posted up on the doors of mychurch a public indictment as to the veracity ofthe rectorʼs wife. Such a notice is illegal, as noone has any right to put up on the doors of aparish church what he chooses. It is the placefor official notices signed by official persons, Asyour signature doesnʼt carry your official status, Ipresume the action is a personal one; if so, thenany other parishioner might ventilate theirgrievances, which would be intolerable. My ownprivate opinion is that it is “libellous”, for if thecontents of a post card are libelous, if of adamaging character to a manʼs reputation, howmuch more a public notice on the door of achurch affecting the character of the clergymanʼswife (to say nothing of placarding the parish andthe dissenting chapels, as I am informed with thesame document), would be considered in theeyes of the law libelous. Whether it is so or not, Iwrite to say I have taken upon myself as rector ofthe parish to take down the insulting notice fromthe notice board, and with regard to its character,Mrs. Fuller is communicating with her solicitors,from whom you may possibly hear further in thematter.- I remain, your obedient servant,Morris Fuller.I could not resist replying, and I wrote:-Rev. Sir,- I have just received your letter and notethe contents, from which it appears that youconsider the clergymanʼs wife may say what shepleases of everyone in the parish, and that noone must venture to contradict her. Youacknowledged yesterday that Mrs. Fullercharged the parish with immorality simply toenable her to get rid of the children, a feat shehas been desirous of accomplishing ever sinceshe came into the parish; and if that is not anaction deserving censure I do not know what is.I beg leave to say that while I am in the parish Ishall not allow either Mrs. Fuller or anyone elseto make what I consider unfounded statementswithout contradicting them. And your threat oflegal proceedings will not deter me from takingwhat action I consider best to clear the parish ofthe charges made by Mrs. Fuller.- Yours truly,Thomas CooperP.S.- Unless I hear that you object I shall readyour letter to the meeting.

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Before starting to write this article, at the end ofNovember, I walked around my garden to seewhat plants were still making a contribution.This is not a very sheltered garden but it was clearthat not only were the rose hips, crab apples andother berries still giving of their best but that otherplants were already preparing for next spring'sdisplay. There were flower buds on the viburnums,the daphnes and the pieris and my witch hazel,having only just dropped its golden leaves, hasprominent buds ready to open its spidery goldenflowers in January and February. The muchunderrated winter jasmine was in full flower andwill go on flowering on and off until spring. Thereis not the blaze of colour and lushness of June butI found much to give me pleasure.At this time of year we tend to close our minds tothe past season and to begin to make plans for

the coming one. I think that as we plan we shouldcast our minds back to last summer and autumnand try to remember the highlights and also thoseplantings that did not come up to expectations. Ifwe have made notes this is easier to do but I findit a worthwhile exercise when thinking about thecoming season. Can we make some alterationsor additional plantings now to improve things in2011?

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PAT dog AbiDavid Jones, who is a volunteer for YarmouthGreyhound Homefinders, a branch of the nationalcharity Retired Greyhound Trust, takes his speciallytrained greyhound Abi into St. David’s Nursing Homeevery week to spend time with residents.Resident Terry Holmes, aged 76, is one of Abi’sbiggest fans. David said: “Terry is in a wheelchair and

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ALL SAINTS STIBBARD PRIMARY SCHOOLNews

CHURCH SCHOOL INSPECTIONThis term we had our church schoolinspection. Unlike the usual OFSTEDones, this has a focus on the schoolethos, Religious Education, CollectiveWorship (most of us call this ‘assemblies’)and how well the school is led andmanaged as a Church School.The ethos is probably the most importantpart of a school – it’s about relationships,atmosphere, priorities, community links,beliefs – all those aspects which arerather hard to inspect but which weinstinctively recognise when we see themdone well.JUDGED TO BE GOODAt Stibbard there has been a longtradition of making sure our Christianethos really is the heart of the school andwe were thrilled to be judged outstanding.Religious Education is taught using the‘Norfolk Agreed Syllabus.’ This meansthat the Local Authority and the Diocesehave together decided on what should betaught, with some choices too. At thisschool we obviously have a strongemphasis on Christianity but we alsoteach about other religions and makesome comparisons. We also try to linkwhat we teach with what’s in the news(for example, the recent visit from thePope). We often teach R.E. in a ‘cross-curricular’ way – in other words we link itin to other subjects. This term, the olderchildren have been learning about theTudors and along with this they havediscovered how the Church of Englandwas set up under Henry VIII. R.E. in ourschool was judged to be good – a veryfair result as we are working hard to reach

outstanding with our assessmentprocedures but still have some work to do!Collective Worship is something we allenjoy here. Usually Rev’d VeronicaWilson takes assembly on Mondays; atthe moment while she is on adoptionleave, other members of staff take over.We are extremely fortunate to have twoother clergy who are regular visitors toour school: Rev’d Nicholas Varnon Rectorof Guist and Rev’d Robin Stapleford whocovers Ryburgh. So our children have agreat mix of people to help themexperience spiritual development.INVITATIONSParents and other visitors may be invitedalong too; this term we have had aspecial assembly with the Bishop of Lynn,Harvest, Remembrance and our CarolService. Then every day we have otherassemblies, sometimes in smallergroups, often with vibrant music. Wegained an outstanding judgement forCollective Worship.Finally, both leadership and managementwere also judged outstanding. This is areflection of the excellent teamwork bystaff and governors who show such acommitment to this school.

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Ryburgh’s very own Harry Plattin made the news inthe EDP on September 25th 2010, when the localpaper acknowledged his work for St JohnAmbulance. Harry is well known around the villagefor his St John Ambulance volunteering, as he isusually present in this capacity at village events, andalso for his Royal British legion work. I am happy toreport that Harry’s plea in the Ryburgh People, fora Standard Bearer for the Remembrance Dayparade was successful, to the point that he receivedoffers of help before he had received his copy of thePeople! So it is only right that we shouldacknowledge this remarkable man’s achievementstoo.The EDP wrote:An ‘inspirational’ St John Ambulance volunteerhas received a special award after serving thecharity for more than 52 years.Harry Plattin was presented with the Laurel Leaf bythe lord lieutenant of Norfolk, Richard Jewson, in apresentation evening hosted by St John AmbulanceNorfolk.He was among more than 30 members from acrossthe county to be recognised for their service at theevent, held at Hewett School in Norwich last week.Mr Plattin is a member of the charity’s SennowePark Division and lives near Fakenham.He said: “When I joined St John Ambulance backin 1947, I never envisaged I would be here 53 yearslater. I’ve seen lots of changes over the years, butwhat is great is that we’re continuing to make adifference in the communities we serve, the same aswe did half a century ago.“I’ve got no plans to hang up my uniform just yet,but I’m delighted to be recognised in this way andhave thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many of mycolleagues receive the recognition they deserve too.”Mick Coley, county executive officer of St JohnAmbulance Norfolk, added: “Harry is a completeinspiration and it’s fantastic to be involved in acharity that is held so dear by its members that fiftyyears on they’re still actively involved. I hope thatany thoughts Harry has of retirement are a goodfew years off.”Harry added:Harry joined St John Ambulance as a cadet withSennowe Park Division in September 1946 andbecame a full member in January 1947. afterpassing the First Aid examinations. After being

responsible for the Sennowe Park Cadets since1968, Harry became a Divisional Officer in 1970and a Divisional Sergeant in 1980 and IOF CadetsD/S Sennowe Park Quadrilateral Division in 1987.Also at the local Division Review Harry waspresented with a certificate for 750 hours ofVoluntary Service in 2009, by the areacommissioner, David Cole.

Harry acknowledged in the EDP

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New school programmefocuses on the positives

Picture: COLIN FINCH

With all the pressure to produce good exam grades, get into the best university and find a great job, today’s young people must feel like battery hens.

Like the poor birds, it appears as though their life is judged by the quality of the end product.

And even if they rise to those challenges, the future will simply be an obstacle course, with all manner of slippery slopes and perilous pitfalls.

That’s if they believe the messages they receive from the national media and – sometimes – from the well-meaning health and social education programmes at their schools.

The “disaster model” takes the Private Frazer approach to teenage wellbeing: “We’re all doomed”.

Drug addiction, sexually transmitted

diseases, unemployment, divorce, ill health, even global terror: these are the delights in store for the next generation, apparently.

With such a bleak outlook, it’s a wonder that today’s teenagers manage to get out of bed – let alone collectively to continue to raise the bar for GCSE and A-level results each year.

At Gresham’s School in Holt, however, a blow is being struck for a positive approach to the challenges facing teenagers.

The school has introduced a wellbeing programme for its sixth formers.

It is being inaugurated this week with a lecture by Dr Nick Baylis of Cambridge University – a psychotherapist who has worked with hundreds of people, from young offenders to stressed airline pilots.

Dr Baylis’s approach to the subject is less Private Frazer and more Monty Python’s Life of Brian. “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”.

He will talk about the need to focus less on potential negative outcomes, and more on developing the whole person, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

The wellbeing programme has been designed by the school’s head of sixth form Jeremy Quartermain.

He said: “We have set this up in response to feedback from students. They have all heard the disaster model of education, they know the facts and figures, and have heard the warnings.

“What they want is a way to deal with the pressures of life in a more constructive and positive manner.”

He said the course would guide students towards developing the

skills needed to be successful human beings, to create and sustain meaningful relationships, to find and develop what they were good at and to make positive and responsible life choices.

Headmaster Philip John said: “Gresham’s is not just a school; it is a way of life and a preparation for adulthood. This wellbeing programme encapsulates this philosophy.”

Following Dr Baylis’s lecture, there will be a rolling programme of external speakers who will address issues such as morality, stress, sexual health and anxiety.

Each sixth former has been given an “introduction to sixth form wellbeing” document.

Ben Beckett, 16, from Norwich, is in the lower sixth. He said: “Having just been through GCSEs, my first proper exams, I realised the need to get a balance between work and play. It was a really stressful time. Hopefully this wellbeing programme will help us. It’s a refreshing approach.”

Rosa Crawford, 16, from Cley, is also in the lower sixth. She said: “There is a danger of just talking about the worst-case scenario, including drug abuse and other things. It’s nice to not focus on that.

“This should help us to get the balance right.”

Mr Quartermain added: “People who lead happy lives flourish more academically.”

A Norfolk County Council spokesman said all sixth forms in the county had a responsibility to provide care, guidance and support to their students – including careers advice, economic intelligence and personal, social and health education.

She added that it was managed locally, not from County Hall.

Teenagers could be forgiven for believing that the future is, at best, greyish-black. That is the message that they often receive. But not at one Norfolk school, which is focusing on the positives with its sixth form wellbeing programme. Education correspondent STEVE DOWNES reports. WELLBEING PROGRAMME: Sixth form students Ben Beckett and Rosa

Crawford with head of sixth form Jeremy Quartermain.

An “inspirational” St John Ambulance volunteer has received a special award after serving the charity for more than 52 years. Harry Plattin was presented with the Laurel Leaf by the lord lieutenant of Norfolk, Richard Jewson, in a presentation evening hosted by St John Ambulance Norfolk.

He was among more than 30 members from across the county to be recognised for their service at the event, held at Hewett School in Norwich last week.

Mr Plattin is a member of the charity’s Sennowe Park Division and lives near Fakenham.

He said: “When I joined St John Ambulance back in 1947, I never envisaged I would be here 53 years later. I’ve seen lots of changes over the years, but what is great is that we’re continuing to make a difference in the communities we serve, the same as we did half a century ago.

“I’ve got no plans to hang up my uniform just yet, but I’m delighted to be recognised in this

way and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many of my colleagues receive the recognition they deserve too.”

Mick Coley, county executive officer of St John Ambulance Norfolk, added: “Harry is a complete inspiration and it’s fantastic to be involved in a charity that is held so dear by its members that fifty years on they’re still actively involved. I hope that any thoughts Harry has of retirement are a good few years off.”

NORFOLK

‘Inspirational’ St John volunteer’s award

ACCOLADE: Harry Plattin, who was presented with the Laurel Leaf by the lord lieutenant of Norfolk, Richard Jewson.

NORWICH

Man foundwith serioushead injury

A woman with a passion for north Norfolk’s coast wants others to enjoy the real world of fresh air, face-to-face conversation and natural beauty – all for free.

Alison Connors has launched the Norfolk Coastal Walkers group hoping to give people an alternative to “virtual” computer friendships.

Ms Connors, 42, from Harleston, has been using the internet to let people know about her idea, which sees adults aged 20-plus meeting for weekend walks in north Norfolk.

She launched the scheme last month with a walk at Holkham which only attracted “one man and his dog,” but numbers have swelled to 30 after she advertised on a free website.

Ms Connors’ next walk is tomorrow, around Weybourne Station, Kelling Heath and Sheringham Park. For more information ring 0778 596 5086 or email: [email protected]

A man was yesterday in hospital in a critical condition after being found in a Norwich street with a serious head injury.

A police investigation was launched after the 33-year-old was discovered lying in Angel Road, in the north of the city, at about 4am.

A police spokesman said it is believed the man, who lives in Angel Road, may have suffered a fall because of an existing medical condition. He was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital before being transferred to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Last night police said the man’s injuries were described as life- threatening.

Part of Angel Road was closed until mid-morning yesterday while police carried out investigation work.

NORTH NORFOLK

Get walking– and get real

ACCOLADE: Harry Plattin, who was presentedwith the Laurel Leaf by the lord lieutenant ofNorfolk, Richard Jewson.


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Formany years the Little Ryburghchurchyard had become overgrownwith brambles and ivy while suckersfrom the trees had sprung up toobscure the ruins. The graves hadvirtually disappeared in theundergrowth and the moss had madethe inscriptions difficult to read.The ruins themselves date from the 14th to the 18thcentury and in the churchyard many of the localpeople of the time are buried, their ages rangingfrom a child of two to a 90 year old lady, so there is alot of local history on the site.Community Payback ServiceFollowing the success of using the CommunityPayback Service several years ago to clean up thecemetery, it was decided to enlist their help onceagain to clear the area surrounding the ruins. Theremains of the church building would not betouched as it is a listed ruin and its stabilityuncertain.The work is now complete and there is now aninspiring view to be enjoyed from the All Saints’churchyard down to St. Andrew’s and along theWensum Valley. The Community Payback Servicehave done an excellent joband as the project has beenself funding, no money hascome from the ParishCouncil precept, eventhough refreshments, toiletsand fuel have to beprovided by the projecthosts.It is hoped that theclearance of the All Saints’churchyard will enhancethe appearance of thecemetery. In time, bulbsand wild flowers will returnalthough one section hasbeen left wild to provide ahabitat for insects andbeetles.

Once again, we take this opportunity to remindthose who visit the cemetery to treat it with respect.Thank you to those who take their rubbish homeand use the compost area for biodegradablematerials only. We are fortunate to have such abeautiful space in which to remember our loved onesand it is important that its beauty is respected for thebenefit of all.

Allan PinkParish Councillor

Pictures by Allan Pink

The All Saints’ Churchyard and RuinsLittle Ryburgh

All Saintʼs Churchyard after clearance

All Saintʼs Ruins open to view again


Notes from Ryburgh Parish CouncilRussell Wright (County Councillor) reportedthat due to funding restrictions the ParishCouncil request for a 20 mph speed limit nearthe nursery school had been declined. Therequest to improve the road surface in thevillage had been noted but it was very unlikelythat any work would be done in the immediatefuture due to funding constraints. NorfolkCounty Council are asking local councils ifthey want to take on some highway andpublic right of way services although it isunclear as to how this scheme might work orhow the funding is sourced.Parish Councillors reported that the grit bin inLittle Ryburgh had not been filed despiteprevious requests and there is a need for agrit bin to be positioned in Mill Road.Jo Robotham (PCSO) submitted the followingwritten report: Since the October ParishCouncil meeting there has been four incidentsof criminal damage, one of harassment andone theft from a motor vehicle. There havebeen problems with anti social behaviour bysome local youths; work is ongoing with theAnti Social Behaviour unit to try and resolvethese issues. The police are also attemptingto re-enforce different legislation.A member of the public reported that theParish Council notice board outside theMemorial Hall had been vandalised; RonSewell will ask a contractor to remove thenotice board doors. The bus timetable hasalso been vandalised; the Clerk has reportedthis to the Transport and Planningdepartment.Councillors were informed that the recyclingbottle bank service charge had increased to£24.26 per tonne from the current rate of£14.26. Councillors resolved to monitor futurecosts and credits and take a decision onfuture payment to the Memorial Hall duringthe spring. Norfolk County Council confirmed

that the recycling credits will be maintained atthe current rate of £47.64 per tonne.Correspondence from District Councilregarding nine new affordable homes atStation Road explained that these dwellingsare provided to meet the local housing needs;priority will be given to applicants on thehousing register with local connections toRyburgh and adjoining civil parishes.Councillors resolved to support this proposal.The work in the old part of Little Ryburghcemetery is now almost complete revealinggood views of the ruins. The PCC have plansto hold a service in the grounds. The ruinswill be cordoned off to make it safe for thepublic. Councillors noted that Allan Pink hadput some of his own resources into thisproject.Councillors formally asked Harry Plattin toorganise the next Armistice Parade.The next Parish Council meeting will be heldon Tuesday 1 February 2010 at 7.30pm. inthe Memorial Hall annexe. All residents arewelcome to attend.Chris Lacey, Parish Clerk (Tel. 01603 813550)

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– Ryburgh timetableROUTE 30 Fakenham – North Elmham – DerehamMonday – SaturdayFakenham, Oak St 0725 0940 1140 1340 1700Great Ryburgh Bus Shelter 0736 0953 1153 1353 RNorth Elmham 0755 1013 1213 1413 RDereham, Market Place 0826 1040 1240 1430 1745ROUTE 30 Dereham – North Elmham – FakenhamMonday – SaturdayDereham, Market Place 0848 1035 1235 1555 1650 1750North Elmham 0858 1058 1258 1618 R RGreat Ryburgh Bus Shelter 0920 1120 1320 1640 R RFakenham, Oak St 0935 1135 1335 1655 1735 1835

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LETTERSOn 21st November the Ryburgh Ringers rang

a peal (3 hours of unbroken ringing!) to mark the 90thBirthday of Tony Holmes. Make we take thisopportunity to thank Tony and Hazel for all they havedone for the church and the village over recent yearsand to wish them a very happy Christmas. Here is thepoem that Tony wrote on the occasion of the peal:THE PEALWhat shall I tell them when I hear the PealRing out from Ryburgh’s ancient, towered bells?Can ninety years of unintended zeal,Be worth such fine, melodic decibels?Reflecting other places, other times,When bells rang out – and all the world was bliss,Perhaps there is a message in the chimesThat penetrates the late November mist.It says, forget your fear, cast off that doubtThat once would leave you fragile and afraid,While splendid Doubles tumble in and outTo help and guide you in your tenth decade.What shall I say to God about the PealFrom Ryburgh’s ringers, chambered in the tower?I will seek out some quiet place and kneelTo thank Him for this happy day, this hour.

Tony Holmes.

If you have anything you would like tosay, please either drop a note/letter to me at 1Bridge Road, Great Ryburgh NR21 0DZ, or [email protected] and I will try to fit it in.

The views on this page are those of the writer, and not the views of Ryburgh People. The editorreserves the right to edit any letters, and is not obliged to publish all letters.

Dear Ryburgh PeopleHaving read your little booklet, I would like toorder a year’s issues for my mother, MrsQueenie Coleman, who was born and bred inRyburgh, Thanking you H J PawleyDear Ryburgh PeopleMy name is Mrs Queenie Coleman neeStearman. I was born in Gt Ryburgh 83 yearsago. I would like to order a book about GtRyburgh for Mrs Peggy Scott (Huntingdon).My daughter has ordered a book for me,Thanking you Q ColemanDear JanI thought you might be interested in this (seepage 20). Years ago Langor Bridge was verymuch part of Ryburgh. I can remember someof the people mentioned and their relatives.My cousin Sheila gave me some old magsthat my late aunt Madeleine Eke had kept.How things have changed.kind regards June Clarke

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RYBURGHWILDLIFE GROUPNews from the Scrape.Firstly an important record omitted from the last‘News’, a party of 6 Turtle Doves were seen nearTesterton, following odd single records during thesummer, so it seems likely that this rapidly vanishingBritish bird bred in the area.The work party at the scrape scored heavily on 12thSept., recording a Whinchat, Marsh Harrier, 4Buzzards, Hobby plus 2 Roe Deer and Black-tailedSkimmer, a fairly scarce dragonfly. At least 100House Martins were gathering prior to migrating on20th Sept. and on 22nd Sept. a Hobby was still inattendance hoping for a snack! The first returningWigeon were 12 on 10th Oct. and Snipe peaked at9 on 28th Oct., Teal at 20 on 9th Nov., and Linnet at25 on 16th Oct. A Kingfisher was seen regularlyduring Oct.Elsewhere in Ryburgh, a skein of 40 Pink-footedGeese flew NW on 16th Sept. (fairly early so farinland) and a male Peregrine was seen over MillRoad on 19th Sept. A flock of 100 Lapwings flew S.on 8th Nov. and also on that date a count of the flockof birds in fields near Testerton produced 30Skylarks and 60 Yellowhammers.I’ve saved the best until last! On 24th Oct. DerekHolmes saw 2 Waxwings in his garden in Mill Road.They didn’t stay long (unfortunately!) but wereclearly part of the current influx into Britain of thisdelightful bird. With flocks of over 1000 beingrecorded in Scotland we can expect more downhere as food supplies dwindle--maybe my gardennext time!!Getting ready for winter.Last winter, the coldest in 30 years, saw a blizzardof birds swirl into our gardens, with unusual visitorssuch as Redwing and Fieldfare recorded in hugenumber alongside traditional garden favourites. Aswe and the birds gear up for another winter, now isa great time to stock up bird feeders in our gardens.BTO Garden BirdWatch outlines how householderscan help: For a free guide on feeding garden birdsor for more information about BTO GardenBirdWatch please phone 01842 750050, [email protected], subject ‘Please send me a free guideon feeding garden birds’ or write to BTO, TheNunnery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU.Feed the birds.Providing food during winter has been shown toimprove the survival prospects of many species and

can even boost breeding success in the followingspring. Interactions with nature are known to reducelevels of stress, so feeding birds can be a positiveactivity all round!In a nutshell – Top foods• Oil-rich seeds, such as sunflower hearts and nyjer• Ground-up peanuts• Finely grated cheese, beef or vegetable suet• Chunks of windfall (especially) or fresh fruit• Dried fruit (that has been soaked first) – note, canbe toxic to dogs• Mealworms and other live-foods (alive or dried)• Beef or vegetable suet-based ‘cakes’• Pinhead oatmeal or uncooked porridge oatsFoods to avoid• Soft fats and oils (can soil feathers)• Dried foods e.g. coconut, uncooked rice (couldswell after ingestion)• Bread (nutritionally lacking compared with otherfoods)• Milk (birds are not adapted to digest milk)• Cooked porridge (can stick to beak)Provide clean freshwater to drink and to keepfeathers in good condition for insulation.Don’t provide too much! Ensure that food does notgo mouldy and clean feeders regularly. Excess foodcan attract vermin.Avoid substantial trimming of berry producingvegetation such as holly and ivy that will continue tohold fruit long into winter.RWG EventsWinter Dinner: This will be held at the Blue BoarInn on Saturday 5th February. The cost will be£18.95 for a 3 course meal, and bookings and menuchoices can be made with Alan Hughes afterChristmas (contact by phone 01328 829197 oremail [email protected] )Sennowe Park Walk: This will be held on Sunday13th February, and will be open to members only ata cost of £3.00 per person, children under 16 free ofcharge. Places are limited and must be booked withSteve, (contact by phone 01328 862265 or [email protected] )Next CommitteeMeeting: Monday 13th December8.00pm in the Blue Boar InnSculthorpe Moor Community N.R.Lantern making 22/12/2010 – 16:00 – 18:00Kestrel Club after school wildlife club meetingSculthorpe CNR Education & Visitor Centre


Ryburgh BygonesHow many people, I wonder have heard of Langor Bridge,or even if they have will know of its locality. I doubt if thename could be found on an ordnance survey map; certainlyno signpost points to its location. But for the traveller onA1067 between Fakenham and Guist the name is proudlydisplayed on the front of a disused signal box, now privatelyowned but formerly and until 1959 in use on the old Midland& Great Northern Joint Railway. Erected and opened in1898 it was a ‘block’ post situated between Fakenham andThursford – 3 miles beyond the former and nearly 4 milesshort of the latter. There were the usual signals for up anddown lines and the signal cabin also controlled a set of levelcrossing gates as well as a short siding for general freightand coal traffic. Passing it recently on my way to Norwich Iwas impressed by the fact that all windows were intact. Asurprising thing in these days when oldrailway buildings are prime targets forvandalism.What memories the sight of the old cabinbrought back to me. I was born in one ofthe two railway cottages built beside theline and our garden reached to the stepsof the cabin. My father Lewis C Sumpterwas the first signalman to be appointedthere and he remained there until hisretirement in 1939. Incidentally hissuccessor, Mr Arthur Carter was still therewhen the railway was closed twenty yearslater. Thus there were just two signalmen –on that shift – in the space of 61 years.Could this be a record? I stopped the car by the former levelcrossing. Even though I was saddened by the redundantsituation it was good to see the old place again as I’d notlived at home since first world war days. During my stay Iwas fortunate enough to meet both Mr & Mrs Carter whonow own the two houses and have converted them into onewith very pleasing results.Presumably every place is located within a parish andLangor Bridge is just within the boundary of Kettlestonewhich is two miles distant. The Rev. Downeshaw a genialand pleasant person was vicar there during my boyhooddays and he would occasionally call on us. The feast in therectory barn and the sports which followed during thecoronation of George the fifth and Queen Mary is a happymemory still with me. We were however better acquaintedwith the Ryburgh’s. It was to Great Ryburgh school wetrekked day by day leaving home at 8am and returningabout 5 o’clock – after dark in winter. Mr A. Foster was the

able schoolmaster, and his staff included Mrs Bradley –head of the infants, Mr Holman, who lost his life during thefirst world war, Miss Eley and Miss L. Smith. Sunday saw uswalking to Little Ryburgh Methodist Sunday School – thechapel there has long been demolished and has not beenreplaced. This journey was usually undertaken three times.The afternoon and evening visits were for the usual type ofservice. The school superintendent was Mr. William Howarda lovable character and a sincere Christian gentleman.Practically all the children of the village attended school andwere keen to maintain regular attendance in order to gainthe benefit of the summer treat, and the book prize in thewinter.Among a host of railway memories I recall the wonderfulrange os express trains which would thunder through on

their way from distant places – London,Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birminghametc., to Cromer, Yarmouth and Norwichduring the summer months. Yes, thunderthey would because Langor Bridge is a thefoot of what was then a long gradientreaching to beyond Thursford and driverswould of necessity make a fierce attack onthe mainly one in a hundred gradient.There was also a considerable freighttraffic in both directions and until 1919 theline was open the twenty four hours onweekdays. Returning from school one dayand it would be above sixty years ago I wasin time to witness from a distance what

might have been a serious accident. An excursion trainreturning to London from an eight day trip to Yarmouthcaught up with the platelayers trolley while descending thegradient at speed. Very fortunately the four men escapedby jumping off in time but the trolley was smashed. After abrief delay the train proceeded. What dramatic headlineswe would expect in the papers today or what spicy item ofnews for the 6 o’clock T.V. series. And yet news of thisincident was kept from official ears and a replacement trolleyarrived a few days later.August 26th 1912 was a never to be forgotten day. Thefloods have from time to time been referred to in ‘NorfolkFair’ and Langor Bridge did not escape. During the day therailway was flooded and the down line partially washedaway and the train service had to be suspended. I recallsome stacked sleepers floating away and an express trainfrom King’s Cross to Cromer waited at the signal until laterin the day when it had to be pushed back to Fakenham. At

Ryburgh People subscriber, June Clarke of Dereham thought we may be interested in this pieceabout Langor Bridge, which years ago was considered very much a part of Ryburgh.

Langor Bridge by Cecil Sumpter – Norfolk Fair 1973


home water was rising perilously close to the back door andwe carried some furniture from the downstair rooms up tothe bedrooms. During the late afternoon the bridge over the‘beck’ nearby gave way and the water was thus given a freerpassage and the risk of flooding in our home decreased. Myfather placed a lighted lamp showing a red light within a fewyards of the breach and hoped it would provide sufficientwarning to any travellers. He also placed the railway gatesacross the road. Not that many people travelled after darkin those days and on that occasion there were no incidents.I suppose waring messages quickly spread around.Then the first world war. Instead of sea side excursions therewere troop trains – so many of them because Norfolk wasvulnerable to enemy attack. I believe it was about November1914 when the railway was closed to civilian traffic for nearlytwo days to enable troop and supply movements to bemade. About the same period the peace in our home andthe home of the neighbours next door was disturbed whenan army officer called one evening and told my mother thatan invasion was an immediate possibility and that he wasplacing troops in our front room and in the room in ourneighbour’s house, because it was necessary to guard therailway. Poor mother was given just an hour to clear theroom and prepare for a contingent of the British Army.

However the young soldiers were very homely and we quiteenjoyed their visit. Moreover the invasion proved only ascare and after a few days the soldiers departed leavingbehind some large tins of plum and apple jam.Again during the war period, a warning of approachingZeppelins and a passenger train had to be stopped atLangor Bridge – on Easter Monday 1916 I believe. There itstood from 8.30pm until after 3 o’clock the next morning.The Fakenham passengers left the train and walked homebut the other more distant passengers had to stay. During aperiod of severe snowstorms – in the early 1920’s I think, Ihad left the district but I remember my father telling me twofreight trains became snowbound, one on each side butalong way from his signal cabin. There they remained fortwo days until gangs of men dug them out, meanwhile trainsin both directions had to pass by special arrangements onthe other line.The railway had of necessity to give way to other forms oftransport and while it is acknowledged that change becameinevitable it is for those who were closely linked with it amatter of great regret. For lots of folk however the sight ofthe signal cabin beside the road from Fakenham to Norwichwill still be a choice reminder of former days.

Parking, presents and aplea for helpSam Bunting joined the staff of thecommunity shop at the beginning of thesummer to help us through the busyseason and to enable us to take some summer holiday.Unfortunately the shop budget will not allow for suchstaffing all year round and once again we find ourselvesmaking another plea for volunteers…Perhaps you have spare time on a Thursday morningor a Tuesday afternoon. If so, your help would be veryvalued in your community shop. It would be great if youhave experience behind a counter but, if not, Joyce andSuzanne would be happy to train you on the till. And it'sa great way to meet people in the village. Please dopop in and see us for a non-committal chat or give usa call on 829834.Some customers have asked about the parkingsituation now that Granary conversion is complete. Toclear up any confusion, the parking spaces to the frontof the Granary building belong to Crisp Maltings whichhas kindly given us permission to use this for customerparking. New residents of the Granary will have their

own private parking at the farthestend of the building, so please dopark in our allotted parking wherefootpath access is the safest. Andyou may have noticed that thegarden at the front of the shop has

now been replanted so please avoid using this as afootpath now that access to the front door of the shopis back to normal.By the time this edition of the Ryburgh People falls onyour doormat, you will no doubt be writing Christmascards and getting the decorations out of the loft! On thattheme, we have a fabulous Christmas hamper worth£40 on offer in our Christmas raffle. Don't forget to callin and get your strip of tickets for just £1. And we havea super selection of Christmas gift ideas as well – fromNorfolk chutneys and jams to locally made scentedsoaps, hand-knitted scarves and cloth bags as well asfestive planters and baskets from Thistlefield Plants.So it just remains for us to thank all of you for yoursupport throughout the year and to wish you a verymerry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperousNew Year. Joyce & Suzanne


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Regular village activitiesA Stitch in Time. If you would like to join and old fashioned ‘Sewing Bee’ on alternateThursdays 3 – 5 pm in the Memorial Hall Annexe. Contact Chris Brantingham 829692

Bell Ringing. Practice evenings Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.30 – 9.00, St. Andrew’s belltower. Contact Peter Trent 829455

Bingo. Last Thursday of every month (except August & December)7.30 onwards in the Memorial Hall. Contact Stuart Hall on 01328 829 703

Book Club. Anyone interested in joining please contact Liz Savory 829249Bowls, Snooker & Pool. Crisp Maltings Social Club – openCarpet Bowls. Wednesdays 7.00 – 9.45pm, Memorial Hall and other village halls.Contact Eric Pilch 829444Church Services. St. Andrew’s, Great Ryburgh (C of E) holds Sung, Choral or GroupEucharist every Sunday, usually at 11.00am, please see porch for full details.Occasional mid-week service (see porch or Upper Wensum Diary for further details).Contact The Revd. Robin Stapleford, The Rectory, Colkirk, Fakenham, NR21 7NUTel: 01328 853226 email: [email protected] day off : Monday........unless really urgent..The Methodist Chapel, Great Ryburgh, holds services usually at 9.30am on Sundays.Contact: Pat Hotston, tel: 01328 829755.Gardening Club. Please contact Claire Lanham on 829429

Martial Arts Classes. Mondays 6.30 onwards in the Memorial Hall.Contact George Condron on 07851 557 940

Mobile Library. Phone for times Wells Mobile library: 01328 710467Royal British Legion. 2nd Tuesday every month 7.30 – 9.00pm.Contact Harry Plattin 829320.

Ryburgh Wildlife Group. Meetings on wildlife matters and regular outings.Contact Ian Wilson 829309 or Steve Cale 829589

St. Johnʼs Ambulance. Contact Harry Plattin 829320Womenʼs Institute. Usually 3rd Monday evening of every month in the MethodistChapel. Contact Ruthie Hall 829703

Singing Group. Please contact Joan Gibson on 829345Thursday Steak night at the Boar. 6 – 9pm from £9.50 per person Contact 829212

Friday Fish ʻnʼ Chip night at the Boar. 6 – 8pm from £6.50 per person 829212

Memorial Hall Bookings: Contact Jo Thompson: 01328 829305If you know of any other regular village activities that I have missed,please contact Jan on 829659 or email [email protected]


Telephone: 01328 82987207517 046 642

[email protected]

Handbags,dresses andseparates,

ballgowns &wedding gownsmade-to-measure.Alterations and

repairs undertaken,also soft furnishing service

available.Please just ask

if there’s anything you need.

�TelephoneDirectory

Your own NumbersEmergency NumbersFakenham Police Station – 01362 652162Norfolk Constabulary – 0845 456 4567 (only dial 999 in a real emergency)Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111 Electricity – 0800 783 8838 Gas – 0800 111 999 North Norfolk Council – 01263 513811 Norfolk County Council – 01603 222222 Water & Sewage – 0845 714 5145 Doctors and HospitalsFakenham Medical Practice – 01328 851321 North Elmham Surgery – 01362 668215 NHS Direct – 0845 4647Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital – 01603 286286Queen Elizabeth Hospital – 01553 613613North Norfolk Primary Health Care Trust – 01328 8568043DentistsWensum Dental Practice – 01328 - 862363Bridge St. Dental Surgery – 01328 853555ChemistsBoots Chemist – 01328 862019Co-op Chemist – 01328 851944Others useful numbersCitizens Advice Bureau – 01328 856040

Norwich Airport – 01603 411923Trains – 0845 748 4950Buses & Coaches – 0870 608 2608Ryburgh Post Office – 01328 829833Ryburgh Shop – 01328 829834


Private Hire Car Service

call David Ahern on

01328 853636

Hamlyn Pest Control is a family owned company offeringrealistic quotes for most types of pest control problems. Rodent, Rabbit, Mole, Wasp & InsectsAgricultural, Domestic, Industrial, Retail, and Storage Premises.

For a professional friendly reliable discreet and prompt efficient service

call 01263 860112/861587NPTA Member with professionally trained staff

Surveys and quotations for service contracts, references available

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MARTIAL ARTSCLASSES

For further details please contact:George on 07851 557 940

Mondays at Ryburgh Memorial Hall

MondaysGreat Ryburgh Village Hall – from 6.30INSTRUCTOR George Condron 5th Dan

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Interior and Exterior decorating �Wallpaper hanging

Contact Bob Mayor on01328 829659


Are you feeling tired, stressed out overworked, do you have a physicalailment of some kind or do you just wish to pamper yourself?

One of these therapies may be for you.

�Aromatherapy, Massage, Indian Head Massage,

Reflexology, Stone Therapy Massage, Reiki Healing�

For further information or an appointment please contact:Natasha Fagan at Great Ryburgh, telephone 01328 829 354

Tasha’s Natural Body Therapies

PRIVATE POOLavailable for hire

Set in a tranquil walled garden, on a small farm at Great Ryburgh, betweenDereham and Fakenham, and only a short walk to the local pub. Changing

facilities with shower and wc.

For bookings ring 01328 829288Regular weekly sessions available

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If you find Ryburgh People useful and interesting, why not subscribe to The Upper Wensum Diary? It covers a muchlarger area than Ryburgh People, contact Delia Mulford on 01362 851791 to receive a free sample copy. There areusually spare copies in the Church, or contact Margaret Sadler on 01328 829653.The next issue of Ryburgh People will be distributed at the end of March, the deadline for all editorial andadvertising material will be March 8th. Please let me have any material you wish to include by then. JanMayor, 1 Bridge Road, Great Ryburgh NR21 0DZ, [email protected]. or telephone (01328) 829659Distribution: Grateful thanks to Beryl Sewell, and her team, for delivering Ryburgh People to us all.Our Sponsors: Many thanks to Willow Tree Printing for sponsoring the paper for this year. There are stillplenty of opportunities for local businesses to receive significant publicity in the Ryburghs by sponsoring asingle issue. Previous sponsors: Paper sponsor - Willow Tree Print, It’s a Village Affair, Ryburgh Village Shop,Henry and Dianne and The Blue Boar Inn. If you wish to sponsor an issue of Ryburgh People please contactJan, (829659). Many thanks to all our contributors and our advertisers, who make this possible.Disclaimer. The editor cannot accept responsibility for the subject or accuracy of any of the content of thispublication, including the contents of advertisements. All rights reserved, no part of this publication may bereproduced in any way, without prior permission of the editor. Publication of any entry does not imply arecommendation, please make your own enquiries. © Ryburgh People

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