Tasburgh Quarterly & Church News by Tasburgh Parish Council

TASBURGH

QUARTERLY & CHURCH NEWS

ISSUE NO. 67

SUMMER 2022

Classifieds

Useful Names & Contact Details LOCAL COUNCIL & COUNCILLORS Parish Council Chair Parish Council Clerk DISTRICT COUNCILLOR COUNTY COUNCILLOR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT URGENT NUMBERS

GP SURGERY Long Stratton Medical Partnership

Jill Casson 01508 470334 Tina Eagle 01508 494569 Michael Edney 07725 971282 Mrs Alison Thomas 01508 530652 Mr Richard Bacon 01379 643728 richardbaconmp@parliament.uk EMERGENCY Non Emergency Police enquiries@norfolk.pnn.police.uk Non Emergency Medical Power Cuts

999 101 111 105

Swan Lane , Tharston

01508 530781

CHURCH Church News Rev’d Dawn Davidson Parochial Church Council/Yellow Pages Valerie Cook

01508 498924 01508 470298

VILLAGE HALL Chair Secretary Lynda Kay 07783 756258

Dave Moore 01508 471041 admin@tasburghvillagehall.org.uk bookings @tasburghvillagehall.org.uk

TASBURGH SCHOOL Preston CE Primary School COMMUNITY GROUPS Community Speed Watch The Tasburgh Society Tasburgh Carers Group 1st Tasburgh Scout Group Social Club Chair Eurolink Tasburgh Allotment Society (TAS) Tasburgh United Football Club Coffee Pot and Crafts St Mary’s Guild Fitness Club (Over 50's) Fat Dad’s Football Martial Arts Tasburgh Tea Room

01508 470454 Jill Casson 01508 470334 Adrienne Watts 01508 470217 Rachel Mahoney 01508 471271 Mr Graham Pates 01508 471518 James Hanton james-hanton@hotmail.co.uk Mr Alan Jones 01508 470092 Mr Simon Orford 01508 471539 Mr Matthew Read 01508 470612 Julia Fowler 01508 471833 Julia Orpin 01508 470983 Joanna Merrills 01508 470451 Mrs Ann Gibbins 01508 470225 Mr Bill Wheeler 01508 471633 Mr Andrew Gillingwater 07775 890359 Mrs Andrea Sluman 01508 471529

Inaccuracies or omissions? Please contact tasburghpc@btinternet.com. 3

Tasburgh Parish Council, Serving the Village of Tasburgh

Meetings Parish Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month currently in the Main Hall of the Village Hall at 7.30pm . Planning Meetings, if required, are usually held on the first Tuesday of the month, in the Village Hall Committee Room at 7pm. Agendas are posted on the village notice boards and the website at least three days beforehand. Parish Council Meetings will continue to be held in Tasburgh Village Main Hall until further notice. Public are welcome to attend all Parish Council meetings; this is your opportunity to speak or ask questions. Meeting Dates 2022 18th January 15th February 15th March 19th April

17th May 21st June 19th July 16th August

20thSeptember 18th October 15th November 13th December

Please note, if you would like an item to appear on the Agenda, details must be sent to the Clerk at least eight days before the meeting. The Council is unable to make a decision on anything not included on the agenda but can discuss newly raised matters and refer them to the next meeting. Minutes of meetings are posted on the website or are available from the Clerk. Parish Council Surgeries Councillors are still willing to discuss any issues you may have with you; their contact details can be found opposite on page 5.

Tasburgh Parish Council, Serving the Village of Tasburgh Contacting the Parish Council If you would like to know more, have any comments about Tasburgh Parish Council and its work, or you have any issues you wish to be raised, please contact one of the Councillors or the Parish Clerk. YOUR COUNCILLORS Jill Casson 12 Hastings Close chair.tasburghpc@gmail.com

470334

Matthew Read

1 Harvey Close vicechair.tasburghpc@gmail.com

470612

Willie Crawshay

The Grange, Low Road willie.crawshay@btconnect.com

471650

Brian Hill

8 Harvey Close brianhill.tasburghpc@gmail.com

471011

Geoff Merchant

14 Orchard Way geoffmerchant@btinternet.com

470606

Andrew Patrick

Jasmine Cottage 07775 898301 andrewpatrick.tasburghpc@gmail.com

Keith Read

Thornly Barn, Saxlingham Lane k.a.read@btinternet.com

Adrienne Watts

Grove Cottage 470217 adriennewatts.tasburghpc@gmail.com

Preston Thomas

4 Church Road 07730 049077 prestonthomas.tasburghpc@gmail.com

Parish Clerk Tina Eagle 17 Alder Close Poringland, Norfolk, NR14 7LY Email: tasburghpc@btinternet.com Website

470229

01508 494569

https://tasburghpc.wixsite.com/tasburghpc 5

Tasburgh Parish Council News Many of our problems caused by the spreading rot have hopefully now been solved. As most of you will have noticed, the necessary repairs to the play equipment have now been made and it is all open again, including the basket swing. The boardwalk in Burrfeld Park will soon be sprayed and treated with preservative, and this should ensure its survival for some time to come. Five smart new village noticeboards will also be arriving very soon; this order includes one for the Church to replace the one destroyed in an accident with a reversing van. COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH Speedwatch sessions have now resumed with the warmer, lighter mornings and evenings. Sessions are planned in both Church Road and Low Road, our known speeding blackspots. However, we only have 8 active volunteers currently and are desperate for a few more. Speedwatch will be more successful the more sessions we can run, and therefore the more visible we are. Therefore, if you would like to do something about traffic speeds and are able to spare just a few hours, please speak to Jill Casson.

PARISH PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE The Parish Council have also now learned that they have been successful in their application for a second SAM2 machine. This new machine will concentrate on various speeding flashpoints on the 6

Tasburgh Parish Council News Low Road, leaving the other machine to be based in Church Road and Grove Lane, other speeding blackspots. We are keen to build up our evidence base about exactly where and when speeding around the village occurs, as this will enable us to build our case with higher authorities HEDGES & VERGES As the weather warms up, so everything will begin to grow. Every year, we receive complaints about overgrown hedges. A quick reminder that under Wildlife and Countryside Act, it is illegal to cut back hedges between March and August to avoid disturbance to nesting birds. We do monitor these, and where overgrown hedges become an obstacle to traffic or pedestrians, we will get them cut back as soon as we are legally able to. However, many roadside hedgerows and verges are no longer being cut as regularly as in the past. Longer grass encourages wild flowers, which in turn encourages pollinating insects and butterflies, which in turn encourages birds and generally improves the ecosystem. Hedgerows provide essential “connectivity” for animals to move around. We have some wonderful wildlife in Tasburgh, which most of us really appreciated during the Covid lockdowns, and we can all play a small part in helping to preserve it. This is ‘No Mow May’ – just for a few weeks try letting your lawns grow. Not only will it save you all that lawnmowing time, but you could be amazed at the insects you bring into your garden. PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS Parish Council meetings have now resumed face-to-face, and are held on the third Tuesday of every month in Tasburgh Village Main Hall. As always, details of future meetings will be advertised on Facebook, website and notice boards and all members of the public are very welcome to attend. You can also use the website or our Facebook page to forward comments or questions to the Parish Council.

Jill Casson 7

Tasburgh Neighbourhood Plan When we began the Plan in 2019, we didn’t expect to spend all of the first year or so in l lockdown and restricted from meeting parishioners face to face. It was always going to be a long process but we are catching up fast and have now held two well attended public consultation events in the Village Hall, based on which we have developed a Vision for the Plan and a set of Objectives, both of which have been formally accepted by the Parish Council. We are now in a position to begin identifying and developing policies and to apply to Locality, the national organisation which supports community led planning for help to take specific areas of the plan forward, all of which which will bring us much closer to submission. In early Summer we will be conducting a Village Character Appraisal, in which we will map each sector of the village. Our village has been shaped by the way people lived and worked here over the centuries and is unique to Tasburgh. It will include details of building styles, materials and ages and their relationship with the surrounding landscape, as well as the amenities and facilities we all enjoy. This will be a useful tool in identifying the special qualities that give Tasburgh a sense of place and in informing design guidance for any future development. To find out more visit Neighbourhood Planning on the Parish Council website http://tasburghpc.wixsite.com/tasburghpc If you have an interest in joining the Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Group, please send your expression of interest to tabsurghpc@btinternet.com Adrienne Watts, Chair 8

Poets Corner HAPPY HOLIDAYS We’ve been browsing all the brochures, not been anywhere for years, Lockdown laws and travel bans, all because of Covid fears. But at last the bans are lifted and the planes again can fly, We can finally go on holiday, maybe Majorca or Dubai. The airports, once deserted are now heaving once again, The ferries are now sailing, and it’s busy on the trains. All of this should be good news, happy folks all going away! But now we’re crowded all together, Covid cases rise each day. With the success of vaccinations, serious illnesses are few, We no longer live in fear of it, but just treat it like the Flu. Those dark days of isolation are in the distant past. With common sense and fingers crossed…. we can live our lives at last!! Robert Buttle

NEXT EDITION The Autumn edition of the Quarterly and Church News will be distributed by the end of August Contributions from local organisations are always welcomed and can be emailed to the Parish Clerk for inclusion. We would be particularly pleased to receive suggestions for regular articles. All articles to the Parish Clerk, tasburghpc@btinternet.com by 5th August 2022 9

Tasburgh Eurolink Tasburgh Eurolink News At long last I am finally writing a report that is full of good news! A dozen of our Belgian friends spent the first twinning weekend in 3 years with us here in Tasburgh. The group included one of our founding couples from 33 years ago, and one new member. They arrived on the evening of Thursday 12th May to be welcomed by their hosts, and other Tasburgh members, with a drink in the Social Club. Our Belgian guests spent a beautiful sunny Friday with their host families, before the group joined up for a coach to Great Yarmouth on Saturday, again in sunshine. On arrival we had coffee and a bacon or egg roll on the seafront, then headed to the Time and Tide Museum. Our guide took us through the history of the town from pre-historic times to the present, and its importance due to the lucrative herring fishery. The museum itself is well worth a visit, but he brought it to life. An excellent lunch was served at the Royal Assembly rooms with plenty of time for friends from both sides of the channel to catch up. Next came the “surprise element” as we walked along the promenade to the Britannia pier where we were treated to a horse and carriage ride – a great hit with our Belgian friends. Thanks to Julie Hunt for organising the day (and Ralph and Emma for ensuring it ran smoothly). The future of the group has been uncertain as members grow older, have health problems and are less keen to drive on “the other side of the road”. However, after a brief meeting on Sunday involving eight members from each side of the channel, it was agreed that the pleasure derived from meeting up as a group is worth fighting for. Possible solutions to travel and accommodation problems were discussed, and it was agreed that as many people as possible will meet up in Linden next year. We saw them off at the village hall on Monday morning with a “See you next year in Linden”. Now we have to elect our committee and plan our way forward at our AGM on July 18th. Look out for more fund-raising activities! Current chair Helen Burnett: helenmburnett@gmail.com Current secretary Alan Jones: jonesa@talk21.com 10

Tasburgh Village Hall In the spring quarterly I gave a comprehensive review of the Halls progress. I start by thanking our trustees for ensuring Tasburgh has a well run Village Hall. My thanks to Lynda, Kay, Francis and Lloyd who ensure Administration, Cleaning, Fire safety and Field maintenance are kept at a high standard. My thanks to Garry Webb, Tas Valley Exterior Cleaning services for the excellent job he did cleaning the patio area. The Village Hall remains stable financially though recent events have prompted a review of hire rates to ensure we plan ahead. We delayed raising them at the start of the year to assist user groups. We received South Norfolk District Council grants but with them out of the equation we still show a steady improvement in our overall position. Our user groups have despite their own Covid related issues remain loyal. We have attracted new users including outside caterers to whom we have given a trial period. We have gained new groups and bookings remain buoyant. I am pleased to welcome 2 new trustees Mick Ireson and Paul Maund who replaces Gareth as the Playgroup appointee. We still have vacancies and with our AGM in June (date to be arranged) I look forward to hearing from prospective trustees. If you do not want to be a trustee I would still like to hear from you if you can spend time fund raising or offering any other skills to this community facility.

Please contact me for further information. Contact details can be found on Page 3 or alternatively email dave.moore0246@gmail.com Dave Moore, Chair

Taburgh Sports & Social Club

After holding three main featured events this year all of which sold out within minutes, and all were totally amazing. I have to say a ‘A Big Thank You’ to all our volunteers , our members and our chef, Richard Hanwell. We couldn’t do it without you. We are all looking forward to seeing you all over the weekend of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration weekend . We are open from Thursday evening 2nd of June through to Sunday evening the 5th of June.

Friday 8pm Live Music "Terry Adams"Norwich Legend . Saturday BBQ all day Live Music "Alex Asher" talented starts 8pm Sunday Children's party from 3.30pm Go Awesome magic balloons disco. We will be offering a wide range of Real Ales / lagers / wines / gins and much more. We look forward to meeting you all over the weekend James Hanton TSSC Chair 12

Tasburgh United Charities Is the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ affecting you? Do you worry about how you will pay your heating bills? Can you no longer afford to top up your oil tank? Tasburgh United Charities have a certain amount of money available each year to use in assisting residents of the Parish who, regardless of age or reason, find themselves in need of financial help. The cost of electricity and heating oil are rocketing, and some of you may be unable to adequately heat your homes any more. Please do not feel that you have to choose between food or heat, as we may be able to help you. We are only a small charity and have limited funds, but we would like to stress that we are here for ALL residents of Tasburgh. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you do find yourself in need of help, as that is the reason that the Charities exist. Assistance can be given by a grant towards general expenses, by a contribution towards a particular expense, or a temporary loan. If you would like assistance, or to be considered for a distribution, please contact one of the trustees below. All applications are considered in the strictest confidence. Mrs Jill Casson 12 Hastings Close 470334

Mr Keith Read Thornly Barn, Saxlingham Lane 470229

Mr Geoff Merchant 14 Orchard Way 470606

Mr Roger Burnett 22 Orchard Way 471031 13

Norfolk County Council More than a third of internet users are unaware that online content might be false or biased, according to new Ofcom research. Given the sheer volume of information at the touch of our smartphones, having the right critical skills and understanding to decipher fact from fiction has never been more important. A Ofcom study reveals that 30% of UK adults who go online (14.5 million) are unsure about, or don’t even consider, the truthfulness of online information. A further 6% – around one in every twenty internet users – believe everything they see online. Misinformation can spread quickly on social media platforms. More than four in ten adults say they have seen a story on social media that looked deliberately untrue or misleading in the last year. Tips to help spot misinformation Check the source. This isn't necessarily who shared the information with you, but where it originated from. Question the source. Are they established and trustworthy, or might they have a reason to mislead? Take a step back. Before you take something at face value, think about your own motives for wanting to believe it.

HIGHWAY PROBLEMS ARE EASILY REPORTED

From pot-holes to pavements and far more Anyone can do it and it really is easy! You can report anonymously, or you can register. If you register you will receive updates on the steps taken to resolve the problem www.norfolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/roads/report-a-problem 14

South Norfolk & Broadland District Council

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH IN SOUTH NORFOLK Les Rowlands the coordinator of Neighbourhood Watch in Norwich and Norfolk has asked us to let you all know that he is working with the south Norfolk policing team at the moment to develop links between local Neighbourhood Watch members and local officers. The project is to enable them to work more closely and productively together to help reduce crime and raise overall well-being in those communities. If you would like to be part of this project, or talk to Les about establishing a Neighbourhood Watch in your community his details are: Les Rowlands| NORWICH/ NORFOLK NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK M 07752213981 Follow Us.. ourwatch.org.uk / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram /LinkedIn 15

1st Tasburgh Sea Scout Group All sections of Tasburgh Scout Group have been busy this term as things have settled into our new normal. The Beavers have been learning about St George, baking Easter biscuits and enjoying traditional pancake races. The cubs have been learning map reading skills, doing fun science experiments and enjoyed an end of term Easter Egg hunt. The scouts have been lighting fires, pioneering and have planted trees to celebrate the Queen's jubilee. Over the next few months the scout section are planning their first camping trip since 2019, with plans to join other scouts from Norfolk on the Broads to enjoy a range of activities on the water. We hope to join in with some of the Jubilee events in the village and the youngsters are working hard to earn some badges including the special Platinum Jubilee badge We are delighted that the numbers of young people scouting every week are now equal to our pre-pandemic numbers and all three sections also have a waiting list. Unfortunately we have lost a number of adult helpers over the past few years and cannot accept any more youngsters with the number of leaders that we have. More urgently, we are in desperate need of a group Treasurer, a role required under Charity Commission law and which under scouting rules, cannot be taken on by a leader. If you think you could spare an hour or so a week to help us keep on top of our money, please get in touch. No special skills are required, you do not need to be connected to the group and we will have plenty of support to offer. Yet one more example of the shortages that seem to be a feature of 2022 is the difficulty all groups are having in sourcing new or second hand scout hats. This term we are having a hat amnesty - if you have a scout hat at home or may know of someone who has, we would really appreciate it if these could be returned to the group If you can help us find a treasurer or have a hat to give back, please get in touch with Trudy - trudymus@gmail.com or 07754 570351 Trudy Musgrove 18

Preston Primary School What’s been going on in our school? MAD SCIENCE A few weeks ago, our school had a little visit from a mad scientist who showed us a few of their science experiments and tricks. It was a lot of fun. TRUST This term our school value has been trust. In collective worship, teachers have read us different extracts from stories. We have learnt about how to have trust in others and yourself. SATS The Year 6s are about to get ready to do SATS which they are all very excited about. SATS last year was cancelled due to the pandemic. But this year it’s BACK! The Year 6 children have started to prepare to go to High School. Last week, they attended their first transition morning at Long Stratton High School. QUAD KIDS A few children went to the UEA to do a morning of sports. We asked them some questions. How was your experience? “It was very fun and exhausting.” “I felt very proud of myself.” What was your favourite activity? “Probably the throwing and the fifty metre sprint.” Out of ten how would you rate your experience? “9, definitely 9.” Thank you to all the students that answered our questions.

Norfolk Archaeological Trust

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT TASBURGH ENCLOSURE 25th JUNE 2022 10.00am- 1pm With the return of events, Norfolk Archaeological Trust welcomes you to join them on Saturday 25th June from 10am to 1pm at Tasburgh Enclosure. Find out more about the enclosure and other historical sites in the area, get involved in some practical activity, and meet NAT staff & volunteers. Free of charge - open to all local residents; families and groups welcome.

TEA AND CAKES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ST MARY’S CHURCH To register your interest or for more information please email julesarmour@norfarchtrust.org.uk 28

Burrfeld Park Burrfeld, as in 2021, despite COVID restrictions we managed to hold a couple of work days, with some dozen people helping with the work to keep the Park looking tidy, whilst observing social distancing. Others have been doing the routine maintenance, all of which keeps the Park open and useable for all residents to enjoy. Once again we extend our thanks to all of our volunteers for their hard work especially in these curious times. The floods and heavy rain last year resulted in marked growth throughout the Park. We were therefore very grateful for the Parish Council agreeing to a major strimming of the large area of the site. There was also a very good crop of Norfolk Heritage apples and we were pleased that residents helped themselves. The volunteer group work independently to do the routine maintenance in the Park and we hope to involve others when restrictions ease. After many years of service there will be minor repairs and treatment to the boardwalk taking place in April and May. Roger Burnett (Secretary)

TASBURGH PHOTOGRAPHERS Remember if you enjoy taking seasonal photographs and would like one of them to be featured on the front cover of a future Tasburgh Quarterly & Church News THEN WE WOULD STILL LIKE TO SEE THEM! All photographs will be credited and may be held for future issues Email your photographs for consideration to tasburghpc@btinternet.com

Health & Wellbeing WORK/LIFE BALANCE Work/life balance. A term we are all familiar with and something we are often looking for – but what does it really mean and how can we find it? As with all things, what suits one doesn’t suit another. We all know someone who squeezes into their life an extraordinary amount and seems to flourish at the same time, leaving us to wonder how they do it (or perhaps you are that one!). But for most of us finding the right balance with the time and energy we have is necessary but not always straight forward. Fundamentally the ‘Work’ part of balance, relates to anything that is a duty, such as going to work of course, but also perhaps taking care of others or even things like grocery shopping and ‘life-min’, or things that do not constitute rest or relaxation. The ‘Life’ part refers to anything and everything that does not fall into the above ‘responsibility’ side of our lives. Maybe spending time alone, gardening, fun family time, exercise, or anything else that might help you relax and restore your joie de vivre. One useful way of seeing where you are in terms of balance, is to draw a ‘Wheel of Life’ (as in the diagram). Divide the wheel into eight (or so) sections and then give yourself a score between 110 (10 being very happy – 1 very unhappy) for each area. Areas of life such as work, family, health and wellbeing, friends and social, finance etc can be used but really anything goes, and the areas of your llife may look very different to this. Once you have given yourself a score between 1-10, mark it with a dot on the corresponding layer within the circle and then join up the dots. You are really aiming for a nice smooth circle with medium/high scores, and if you have one well done you! If not, like most of us, where the circle dips in is where you need to focus on what changes can be made. Start by thinking ‘what would a 10 look like for me in this area of my life?’. Once you have a goal of what you would like you can start to make changes to bring this about. Of course, we do not have an endless amount of time or energy so when you need more space in one area, it means you probably need to flex into another. Looking at what you can delegate or stop doing is also key…but perhaps that’s a subject for next issue. This is however a very useful way of visualising what is going on in your life right now and where changes need to be made but it can also be revisited periodically. Jackie Trenavin – Mindful Body Coach www.mindfulbodycoach.co.uk 30

Tasburgh Treats SQUASH, SPINACH & COCONUT LENTIL DAAL This dish is perfect for the summer and really good for you; lentils are a good source of protein and fibre, spinach is high in minerals like calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium. If you want to pack in more veggies, you can add bell pepper or cauliflower and cook these off with the onions. Serve with basmati rice and coriander or flaked almonds/coconut to garnish. Time: 1hr Serves: 4 – 6 ½ a butternut squash, peeled and cubed 400g canned red lentils (100g dried, follow pack instructions) 100g fresh baby leaf spinach (or frozen) 1 onion, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 400ml coconut milk 2tbsp desiccated coconut (this helps to give the sauce more depth of texture) 1tsp vegetable stock powder/granules 1tsp garam masala 1tsp turmeric After preparing the vegetables, add the onions and garlic to a pan with a little oil and cook for 10 mins. Once translucent, add the garam masala and turmeric then finish cooking until beginning to caramelise. Tip onto a plate. Fill the pan with enough water to cover the bottom, add the squash and cook on medium-high under a lid for ten minutes. Check with a fork that they are softening. Next, add the onions, lentils, coconut milk, desiccated coconut and vegetable stock powder, stir well and leave uncovered on a medium heat for 20 mins (during this time cook any rice or veggies you want to serve with it) when you should add the spinach and cook for another 5 to 10 mins when the sauce should have thickened, the squash properly softened and the spinach wilted. Serve with rice. Remy 31

Tasburgh Allotment Society News from down on the Allotments You’ve all been waiting for it I know, and now I can finally reveal, following discussion at the highest level, the Classes List for the return of the Village Flower and Produce Show. After a lengthy two year unplanned gap, we can all celebrate once again, our gardening efforts in the Village Hall on Saturday 10th Sept as part of the much missed Village Fete. When we left the last Flower and Produce Show back in September 2019, we’d actually started to get the hang of it. It was running smoothly (we felt) and we’d invested in some silverware for two top prizes. Then of course it all got put in limbo until now. Do look at the list here and see which of your produce you’d like to show off. If you’ve got an artistic side, there’s even a chance to express yourself in the gardening themed art and photography category As I write it’s a bright early May morning. We’ve had our fair share of those over the last few weeks as high pressure set in resulting in an April with very little rain, lots of sunshine and cold nights (the lack of rain, once unusual, now becoming quite the norm in April). After climbing nicely, the temperature took a blip towards the end of the month as the maximum temps went back down to single figures for a week. That now seems corrected as May gets into full swing. It’s a good time of the year for early morning working on site and recently I’ve been treated with a dawn fly past of a Red Kite that seems to pass over the site regularly, heading west (only some 10m or so off the ground). It seems in no hurry, as it passes over, looking down into the Parsley crop of the neighbouring field as it goes. What a sight to witness and to me it’s one of those headline acts to remind us of what a special place we live in here Lots of sowings and planting outs going on at the site. Chris the Chair has been at the forefront of evacuating the rabbits so that our efforts don’t end up being wasted. The watering cans are out in force already due to the dry weather. We’ve harvested some Rhubarb and been very excited to see the apricot tree bearing some fruit for the first time (after living beside the shed for for five years). Not sure whether this fruit will become anything of note but they’re off to an early start, so maybe they’ve got time to develop and mature? The Village Quiz recently went superbly and we’d like to thank all those who helped make it a great night. Too many to list but of special mention to the MC / Question Masters, Steve and Janice Beckett and the support from the Village Hall and Sports and Social Club. Simon Orford, TAS Secretary 32

Tasburgh Allotment Society

Tasburgh Tidy Network LITTER PICKING ANGELS For the past three months you may have noticed the three intrepid litter pickers pounding the streets of Tasburgh. Out in all kinds of weather, these three Duke of Edinburgh Award volunteers; Poppy Trayhorn, Molly Richardson and Seth Downer have collected bags and bags of rubbish. They’ve described it as a ‘bit of an eye opener’. As a village we’ve really benefited from their efforts and we even cancelled the annual Sunday Tasburgh Litter Pick this spring as they’d been doing such a great job. A huge thanks on behalf of the village to the three of you and your parental back up. Finally, this Wombling trio of Tasburgh would like to pass on their thanks to those kind souls who they’ve spotted regularly picking up litter around our village. A big thanks to those unsung heroes from 4 to 90 year olds who are out there quietly helping to keep Tasburgh clean - you know who you are.

Thursday19th May Thursday 16th June Saturday 2nd July Thursday 21st July

Tasburgh Carers Social Club Tasburgh Carers Group Fundraiser Tasburgh Carers Group

10.30-12.30pm 10.30-12.30pm 10.30-12.30pm 10.30-12.30pm

Tuesday 21st June

Newton Flotman Village Cinema -Death on the Nile

Bar Opens 7pm 7.30pm

Saturday 25th June

Norfolk Archaeological Trust 10am-1pm Community Event Tasburgh Enclosure

Saturday 16th July

St Mary’s Church Fete 34

Long Stratton Medical Partnership Swan Lane Surgery, Swan Lane, Tharston, NR15 2UY Tel: 01508 530781

COVID 19 SPRING BOOSTER CAMPAIGN Here at the Practice we are continuing with our involvement with the vaccination campaign to help with the delivery of the spring booster. This booster is being offered as a precaution to those at extremely high risk of complications caused by Covid 19. You can book a booster with us if you are 75 years and over (including anyone who turns 75 by 30th June 2022). It is currently recommended that you should wait until around 6 months since your last dose of vaccine for maximum effectiveness. If you are 12 years and over and Immunocompromised, you are eligible for the spring booster if there has been at least three months from your previous dose. However, as we will be delivering the Moderna vaccine those aged 12-18 will need to access the Pfizer vaccine through the mass vaccination centres. If you are feeling unwell please wait until you have recovered to have your vaccine, please do not attend a vaccine appointment if you are waiting for the result of a Covid-19 test. If you contract Covid -19 please wait until at least 4 weeks before having your spring booster.

Tasburgh History Society Tasburgh’s old Allotments Long before the Parish Council bought the site of the present allotments next to the village playing field, there were other allotments in Tasburgh. The large scale OS Map published in 1906 shows the field in Lower Tasburgh between Hill Crest and the Adnams Way footpath as being allotments. The land belonged to one of the village charities, and from the early records of Tasburgh United Charities we know that in 1928 the field was divided into 12 parcels. Rather than just being used for hobby gardening to grow some extra fresh vegetables, each allotment was intended to be large enough to provide for the needs of a family throughout the year, and the rent was set at 47 pence, equivalent now days to £28.50 a year. However by the end of the Second World War the Charities’ records show that only two allotments remained in use, with the rest of the land being let to a local farmer, and by 1965 the whole field was in agricultural use. Then in 1971, under the threat of compulsory purchase, the land was sold by Tasburgh United Charities to Depwade Rural District Council who planned to build more Council houses in the village. However, before that happened, Depwade RDC was abolished in a reorganisation of local government, and ownership passed to South Norfolk District Council who dropped the idea. After many years, the land is now back in private ownership, and although no longer allotments, is being used for small scale sheep grazing. Ben Goodfellow

Upper Tasburgh is just a lot of modern housing; right? No, there is actually quite a lot of history to be told, so why not come along and find out more. This summer, Ben Goodfellow will be completing his series of village history walks, starting at from the village sign on the Green and finishing at the church, on As before, numbers will be limited to 10 per walk, so those interested should contact him on 01508 470668 to reserve a space. There will be a charge of £2-50 per adult for Society funds, payable on the day 36

Tharston & District WI We have had some interesting speakers so far this Spring. In March we welcomed Frank Hume to talk about ‘Murder in my family’. The true story of a world-famous Edwardian murder and his Great Aunt’s close involvement in the case. He illustrated the talk with large posters of photographs of those involved. We enjoyed the interesting talk. Our competition was for a candlestick. Some beautiful candlesticks were displayed and most were too fragile to be used as an implement for murder! A craft afternoon was also held in March with three different crafts offered. Those who took part thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and of course, some delicious cakes. It is always good to have these extra events as it gives more time to chat and enjoy the company of fellow members. IIn April we welcomed Angie Baldwin who spoke about her time living on a narrow boat and working as a chaplain to others on the waterways. This involved long walks along the towpath to check on fellow boat dwellers. The narrow boat looked very cosy but needed skill to manoeuvre in tight spots. We entered the Centenary Salver competition held at Bawdeswell Village Hall, with a theme of ‘An event in history’. Some of our members got together and completed the 5 crafts that were required and organised a creative and attractive display. Our entry did not win but certainly showed the talents of our members. Well done to this skillful group. Another event was a walk and treasure hunt around Wymondham, followed by refreshments. Sixteen members took part and really enjoyed solving the clues as they walked. Other events on the calendar include a coffee morning, a visit to Peter Beales to admire the roses, and something to help celebrate the Jubilee in June.

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Tasburgh Carers Group Our group continues to meet up each month and is always well attended. In April one of our members celebrated a special birthday so of course we enjoyed a slice of cake made by one of our wonderful volunteers. To celebrate our 5th year we are having a coffee morning on Saturday 2nd July as a fundraiser for the Group. We look always forward to these happy events and I am sure that there will be a good range of cakes on offer on the day. Save the date and keep an eye out for publicity nearer the time. New members are always welcome at our carers group. Please also pass our information on to any friends, neighbours or relatives from Tasburgh or surrounding villages who may be interested in connecting with us.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10.30 – 12.00 in the social club room. Future dates 19th May, 16th June, 21st July. For further information you can contact the secretary of the group (Rachel Mahoney) Tel 01508 471271 email rachel.mahoney71@gmail.com Do you, or someone you know, needs extra support during a power cut? @UKPowerNetworks provides FREE services to vulnerable customers. Visit https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/power-cut/priority-servicesregister for more information

A large print version of the Tasburgh Quarterly and Church News is available upon request Please contact 01508 494569

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The Countryman Freehouse Steve and Michele would like to welcome customers old and new to our family friendly pub. Come and relax and enjoy yourselves, we have ample car parking, and an attractive beer garden over looking the Tas Valley for those warmer days and evenings. We offer a variety of fine real ales supporting local breweries, plus a great selection of lagers, wines and spirits. We offer free juke box, free pool and darts, with pool and darts teams in the local leagues. Look out for our regular events, live music, themed nights and family events, details can be found on our facebook page Our openings hours are: Monday – Closed, Tuesday - 4pm to 10pm, Wednesday & Thursday - midday to 10pm, Friday & Saturday – midday to 11pm, Sunday – midday to 10pm

P&B at The Countryman P&B offer their signature gourmet burgers, authentic Italian pizza and pub classic dishes, plus chef specials. On Sundays we offer our superb Sunday roasts with a choice of three meats. Food is served from 5pm to 8pm Thursdays, Midday to 9pm Friday and Saturday, and midday to 8pm Sundays. All our dishes are also offered for takeaway, either collection or delivery Menu is available on the P&B at The Countryman facebook page. 01508 470946 steve@thecountrymantasburgh.co.uk, 40

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