No 599
BRANCASTER, BRANCASTER STAITHE, BURNHAM DEEPDALE, TITCHWELL, CHOSELEY
THE RECTOR: Interregnum
ASSISTANT PRIEST HUNSTANTON & SAXON SHORE BENEFICE:
The Rev’d James Monro Tel 01485 518342
RETIRED CLERGY: The Rev'd Phil Unsworth Tel 01485 532436
The Rev’d Sandra Ellison Tel 01485 298852
The Rev’d Steve Wood Tel 07704 922 984
February - a month of hope!
From the cold dark days of winter early signs of new life can be seen. Following a time of rest, early spring bulbs are beginning to show through the ground. In folklore the 2nd February was celebrated as the middle of winter, the worst of the cold weather is past and the days continue to lengthen. As the weather was still cold celebrations were held indoors using candles rather than bonfires to celebrate surviving the worst of winter. Early lambs also add to the hope of new life.
For the church 2nd February is celebrated as the Presentation of Christ in the temple. It was the custom at the time of the birth of Jesus for the first born male child to be presented to God in the temple 40 days after his birth. Taking the tradition of using candles to celebrate, candles were used to celebrate the light as Christ and the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah by Simeon and Anna. This celebration has become known in many churches as Candlemas.
The light of Christ, new hope of spring after winter, new beginnings, the word which perhaps best embraces all this is love. And it is to love that our thoughts turn to on the 14th, Valentine Day. It is said that Valentine was executed by the Emperor Claudius in 269 on 14th February for refusing to deny Christ. Before his execution Valentine restored the sight of the adopted daughter of his jailer Asterius. Also that Valentine wrote a note to Asterius's daughter Julia signed "from your Valentine." This is said to be the beginning of the romantic connection with Valentine Day.
As I write this Los Angeles continues to burn with the most devastating fires whilst in other areas ice and snow cause havoc. Floods, winds and other extremes of weather are becoming more frequent. We know the devastation that global warming is causing. Our world needs us to care for it, to show love in all our actions that we know affect the world and nature. We need the world and nature to give us oxygen, nutrients and to continue pollination to allow plants to grow. We need to care for the earth to allow the earth to care for us.
February is the month when new life begins in small ways following a period of rest. From small tiny beginnings a wonderful display of spring flowers, plants and new born animals can flourish. From a small tiny light darkness can be illuminated. From a tiny baby born in a dark stable we can find hope, light and love. At Candlemas we look back on the birth of Jesus and then forward to the future that that love can bring. Join us at one of our Candlemas services on 2nd February to reflect on how our lives can turn darkness to light and love for ourselves, for others and for this world and nature.
With my love and prayers, Sandra Ellison, priest assisting during the vacancy.
FEBRUARY SERVICES IN THE HUNSTANTON & SAXON SHORE BENEFICE
CW = Common Worship. BCP = Book of Common Prayer. HC = Holy Communion. MP = Service of Morning Prayer (no bread and wine).
Family service = Shorter service with lighting of candles (no bread and wine).
Sunday 2nd February
Candlemas
9.00 am Holme-next-the-Sea Holy Communion
9.00 am Ringstead
Communion
10.30 am Titchwell Holy Communion for Families
am Brancaster
am
am Hunstanton
Sunday 9th
8.30 am Titchwell
10.30 am “
9.00 am Burnham Deepdale
9.00 am Ringstead
Communion (said)
Communion
Prayer
Fourth Sunday before Lent
Communion
Communion for Families
Communion
Communion
Communion
Thursday 13th 10.00 am Ringstead Midweek Holy Communion
Sunday 16th
am Holme-next-the-Sea
am Ringstead
am Hunstanton
4.00 pm Brancaster
Sunday 23rd
Third Sunday before Lent
Communion
Communion
Second Sunday before Lent
8.30 am Titchwell Holy Communion
am Thornham
am
10.45 am Old Hunstanton
10.45 am Hunstanton
Communion
Communion
Communion
Thursday 27th 10.00 am Ringstead Midweek Holy Communion
MAKING SPACE CAFÉ, supported by the Norfolk Community Foundation. Wednesdays each week, 10 am-12 noon, at St Edmund’s Church hall, Hunstanton. An official ‘Warm Space’. Next Hot Spot lunch at Brancaster on Friday 14th February – see page 4.
A FEW HOUSEKEEPING REGULATIONS DURING THE INTERREGNUM
Whilst we are without a rector our Rural Dean, Peter Cook, takes over that responsibility. Please contact Peter in the first instance for all enquiries with regard to weddings, funerals and baptisms. Peter’s phone number is 01485 517157.
The Diocesan Registrar is responsible for all memorials in a churchyard - headstones and plaques. During a vacancy all requests for these must go through the Registrar. The person/stonemason making the request should contact the Registrar directly: see website www.norwichdiocesanregistry.co.uk
Church wardens and priests assisting during the interregnum cannot give permission for these.
ST HENRY WALPOLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, BURNHAM MARKET
Mass times: Sundays 9.30 am, Fridays 9.30 am. Holy Days of Obligation: see noticeboard in Church porch. Further information: catholicparishofwalsingham.org
NEWS FROM DEEPDALE CHURCH
Thank you to everyone who decorated the church with flowers, candles, the crib and the Christmas tree. The church looked lovely. Collections from the Family Christmas Service and the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve were given respectively to the Children’s Society and the King’s Lynn Winter Night Shelter. Both organisations were very glad to receive your support.
Please see page 2 for details of services at Deepdale in February.
BRANCASTER PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk
Any Council is only as good as its clerk and its councillors working together to make a difference for the local community. Brancaster has been very lucky in having Simon Bower as Parish Clerk since 2020. Simon was diagnosed with cancer in late November 2024 and unfortunately passed away on 3rd January 2025 at Tapping House Hospice. He will be missed and remembered as someone who made a positive difference to the council and the local community. Before he died Simon was formally presented with the Freedom of Brancaster Parish as a recognition of his outstanding work. The proclamation was framed and was presented to Simon and Carol a few days before his death.
A celebration of his life will be held at Mintlyn, King's Lynn crematorium on Tuesday 28th January at 1 pm.
Philip Stone, Locum Clerk
Parish Council Meetings
Kindly note that future meetings of the Brancaster Parish Council will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm as follows: 4th February in BVH, 4th March in BSBDVH, 1st April, BVH. The agendas will be posted in advance online and on the noticeboards. Details of past meetings and other information can be found on the Parish Council website: www.brancaster-pc.gov.uk; email clerk@brancasterpc.gov.uk.
BRANCASTER CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL
If you wish to support the petition being organised against the proposed closure please scan the QR code on the right, email arobinson1812@gmail.com or use the link below:
www.change.org/p/save-brancaster-cofe-primary-school
BRANCASTER COMMUNITY (HOT SPOT) LUNCHES
Our next lunch will be on Friday 14th February from 12 noon to 3 pm with hot soup, a selection of sandwiches, cold buffet, dessert, coffee/tea and biscuits. We ask for a suggested donation of £5 per person please, cash only. We look forward to welcoming you to Brancaster Village Hall whether on your own or with others. Please can you book by Friday 7th February by ringing Babs Wade on 01485 522273 or email hotspotlunches@gmail.com. If you would like transport, please contact Mary Gardiner on 01485 210442.
BETTY’S CLUB
Hello to everyone at Betty’s Club in Burnham Market, we’re seeking an admin assistant for half a day a week to help us with membership and bookings admin, book-keeping and a bit of filing. If this is something you’d be good at - and interested in - please email me!
Thank you sarah.reed@bettysclub.org.uk.
AGE UK NORFOLK
We are a local Norfolk charity with over 75 years’ experience dedicated to supporting older people right here in Norfolk. We provide services including advocacy, information and advice, welfare benefit support, companionship and more. We are urgently seeking advocacy volunteers to help us support more people. For example we have recently been able to help an 80-year-old gentleman to receive an £8,000 refund from a utility provider. Find out more by contacting the charity’s Volunteer Co-Ordinator on 01603 785210, or email volunteering@ageuknorfolk.org.uk, or visit the website www.ageuknorfolk.org.uk
We offer full training, expenses covered, an opportunity for you to increase your skills and experience, and the chance to meet new people and join a friendly team.
BURNHAM MARKET AREA COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME (BMACCS)
Volunteer drivers always wanted. Journeys can be local or long distance. Mileage expenses paid as per HMRC guidelines. Drivers choose to do from less than one journey a month to several trips a week. Passengers are primarily taken for medically related appointments. Please ring Linda on 07301 011 303 to book a driver or discuss joining the team.
BEWARE!
Predicted High Tides on the following dates in February when Beach Road, Brancaster is liable to flooding and unsuitable for traffic. Pedestrian access available via the bank. 1st – 5th ; 11th – 18th; 26th February – 5th March. Full details on RWNGolf Club website (details on page 12.)
NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION (NCI) BRANCASTER
It has been a busy and eventful year for NCI Brancaster, with high spots such as winning national recognition for the quality of the service and a visit by HRH The Princess Royal, the Royal Patron of the Institution. Christmas proved to be a quiet period, due to weather conditions along the beach and coast, but watchkeeping has continued throughout this time. I visited the station on New Year’s Day and joined Watchkeeper John G and trainee Watchkeeper Michael C, who were on duty. Despite high winds and rough seas, an intrepid family still went for a brief swim - although I noticed that their two dogs stayed on the beach! The station staff have taken the opportunity during this period to catch up on refresher training, which is an annual process. During 2024 they completed 3509 watchkeeping hours, logged 3246 vessels (87% leisure), monitored/made 1274 broadcasts on Channel 65 radio and reported 8 serious incidents to the emergency services: a magnificent effort by the Watchkeepers. This month there has been one new joiner, Doug, and three successful certifications, Richard W, Martyn and Ann: congratulations to them.
You can access images from our beach webcam at www.nci.org.uk/live-brancaster-weather/. For further information about NCI Brancaster, please contact Richard Burrows, Deputy Station Manager and Watchkeeper on 07535 612777. You can also find us on Facebook if you search for NCI Brancaster.
Paintings
and Canvas Stretching
Contact Stephen Clark 01485 210810
info@pebblesframing.co.uk www.pebblesphotography.co.uk
Gary Bocking 01485 210408
email: bocking554@btinternet.com
Simon Leverett Carpets &
Blinds
Supplied & Fitted
Choose at home from a comprehensive range of floorings and blinds. Designs from modern to traditional to suit all budgets.
01485 518 018 07760 462788
Mandy Glass
Personal Travel Consultant
01485 765017 07760 338546
mandyglass.ptc@hays-travel.co.uk www.haystravel.co.uk/mandy-glass UK cottages to world cruises
Iain Sell
Piano Tuner and Technician 07709 850045 iain@isellpianos.co.uk
MARCUS TOWNSHEND
General gardening
Grass cutting Hedge cutting etc. Competitive rates 8 Saxon Field Brancaster 01485 210513 07879 119432
MLG Driver Training
Based in Brancaster, travel to many areas… Contact: Helen Wicks 07899 966 506
Over 20 years experience. Former Driving Examiner. Training tailored to learner needs. Dyslexia? Dyspraxia? Anxiety? Nervous? Other needs? Together, we can get you on the road!
BRANCASTER
THE WHITE HORSE
Thank you for your amazing support and - fabulous news - what a ‘Shantymen’ party we had, raising £2,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support at our annual Shanty Carol Singing/Raffle event. Also, with our diners’ help, we raised an amazing amount of £757 in support of The Fishermen’s Mission East Anglia during December.
Big January Quiz with Paul the amazing quizmaster! Tuesday 28th January 7 pm in the bar, £2 per person, come along in a team of 6 or join in with others. £100 ACI token for the winning team. Supporting Big C Charity; Norfolk Half-time bar snacks. All very welcome.
Delicious Set Menu in the Bar 2 courses £25, 3 courses £30, served Monday to Friday 12 noon to 6 pm. As an extra treat, we are offering a delicious set menu, a great way to meet up with friends and enjoy delicious food.
Be Romantic With ‘Valentines’ approaching we are taking bookings now for sharing menu specials, served on Friday 14th February from 12 noon to 9 pm.
New Menu Online Look out for Fran’s delicious winter menu online mid-February including delicious Brancaster Bay Shellfish mussels.
It’s always good to see you; we like to take bookings in our bar and restaurant but please be assured that we will always accommodate locals on a walk in. We look forward to welcoming you.
Rob, Fran, Rosie, Kinga and The White Horse Team
THE JOLLY SAILORS
We are back in full swing with lots to tempt you to call by and delighted to tell you that with your support we raised £98 in December for The Fishermen’s Mission, Eastern Region.
Now for our February Diary: Shanty Mondays From 3rd February join in and sing-along as Nelson’s Shantymen rehearse their repertoire.
Charity Quiz Tuesday 4thFebruary, 8 pm when there’s a £100 ACI token in the pot for the winning team. Proceeds to Big C Norfolk Charity and with your help we raised the grand sum of £420 in 2024.
Jolly Valentine Curry Friday 14th February, 12 noon to 9 pm. Choose from a selection of the best authentic curries and sides all washed down with an Indian beer, couldn’t be better. Keep an eye on our social posts for more information. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Jolly Steak House Fridays 28th February and 28th March, 12 noon to 9 pm. Enjoy the best cuts of steak served with your choice of sides. Booking now.
2 for 1 Pizza Thursdays served 12 noon to 9 pm. Eat in or Takeaway. Enjoy your favourite ‘stone baked’ to perfection Pizza, combo choice with the cheaper Pizza free.
A Jolly Delicious Sunday Roast with all the trimmings and the biggest ‘yorkies’, booking advisable, served from 12 noon to 6 pm on Sundays. See sample menu online. Booking now.
Rum of the Month Try a discounted rum from our vast choice, reputedly the biggest selection along the coast.
Tom’s Delicious Brancaster Mussels @brancasterbayshellfish. Mussels are very much on the menu every day and reminding you that all items on our menu are available as Takeaway. See www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk/events for what’s coming up.
Simon, Nick, Mollie, Matt and The Jolly Sailors Team
BRANCASTER CAMERA CLUB
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 11th February at 7 pm in Brancaster Staithe Village Hall (weather permitting). The subject for the evening will be 'Misty Mornings'. We always welcome visitors and new members to our club and hope to see some new faces at our meetings. Cost per meeting £5 to include refreshments. Contact Wendy Calow on 01553 674725 or Sue Till on 01485 210013.
DEEPDALE AND BRANCASTER STAITHE TENNIS CLUB
Notice of Annual General Meeting
This will be held on Wednesday 5th February at 6 pm in Deepdale Farmhouse, Burnham Deepdale Please let me know if you are able to come so we have enough chairs, by emailing verily@deepdalefarm.co.uk Thank you.
Tennis Courts
Just a reminder that our courts are available for play throughout the year. If it is icy, you must make your own judgement about whether it is safe to play. To gain access you need to book a court through our website www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/DBSTennisClub (or just Google Burnham Deepdale Tennis Club). Visitors can play as well as members for up to an hour and a half per day. The court fee for visitors is £10 per hour payable online. You will receive a confirmatory email with the code for entry. If this does not appear in your Inbox, please check your junk folder.
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL
Last term finished well with trips to see the Christmas decorations at Holkham (amazing!) and our traditional panto at the Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn (wow!), our very successful Nativity Service and Christmas Fayre, and our Christmas parties. A massive thank you to everyone who helped with the Fayre - particularly to all those who donated raffle prizes, baked the very delicious cakes, and organised and ran games. It was much appreciated by all the staff (who were so very busy), and all the children and the community who had such a wonderful time.
This term we have all returned ready and eager to learn and, on our first day back, we spent a very enjoyable and productive whole school day learning about and celebrating Epiphany.
We said our goodbyes to Mr Johnson and we all hope he really enjoys his retirement - and Spain! With the absence of Mr Johnson, it has been all change - Mrs Robinson is now teaching the Year 3/4 group and Mrs Willis is teaching Year 5/6. Mrs Bocking remains in Thrift Class with Year 1 and 2.
Thrift Class are learning about “Our Wonderful World” with a particular emphasis on plants, and the topic for KS2 is “Chocolate!”
We have now been informed that no changes to the school (merger/closure etc.) will be made before the end of the school year, so a massive thank you to everyone who worked so hard to achieve this. A huge relief to the whole school community. We are told further updates will be issued in due course.
Half Term starts on Friday 14th February, and school restarts on Monday 24th February. Our Easter holidays start on 4th April.
Volunteering at the School
We welcome volunteers to work with pupils on a one-to-one basis including for reading. You would need to complete a volunteer form and a DBS check. Please contact the Executive Headteacher Rebekah Woodrow at office@brancaster.norfolk.sch.uk for more details if interested.
PROMOTION FOR BRANCASTER SCHOOL PFA.
We are hosting a quiz night at Brancaster Staithe Village Hall, Wednesday 26th February. Doors open at 6.30 for a 7 pm start. £5 per head or £15 for a team of 4. We hope to have the spud van on site for a baked potato interval. Raising funds to repair outdoor climbing equipment. (The children always make a bee line for this!)
There will also be a raffle and the opportunity to get updated on the proposed merger. We will be making up 3 little raffle baskets, a children’s snack attack, a cheese and biscuits with chutneys and a pamper basket, so if you have any unwanted Christmas gifts you'd like to repurpose, please feel free. (Either drop them into school with 'for the quiz' on them or give them to a parent). Hope to see you there.
NEWS FROM BRANCASTER VILLAGE HALL (BVH)
BVH has never been busier over the Christmas season, with lots of events and activities. We are extremely grateful to all the organisers and volunteers who have made 2024 so successful; we also owe a big vote of thanks to our staff, who have given sterling service over this period. Pleasing to report that our application for a grant from the District Council in King’s Lynn to install solar panels has been successful: we will provide matched funding, and the panels will be installed shortly. They will ensure that BVH electricity bills are reduced substantially across the year. The plans to extend the car park are also being advanced, with strong support from the Parish Council, along with repairs to the existing car park and driveway.
Regular groups continue, with the exception of the Coffee Mornings, which are taking a break until March. Italian classes will commence early in 2025: if you are interested, please contact Graham on ciaonorfolk@outlook.com or telephone 07470 117085.
There is a full programme of events at Bar 71, covering Darts, Skittles, Pool and Quiz Nights; there is also an opportunity to support Moongazer’s Testicular Cancer Charity.
Brancaster Village Stores Post Office is now open on Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. They are looking to recruit staff (18+) at weekends: let us know if you are interested in applying. Further information about these and other activities can be found on our website at brancastervillagehall.communitybookings.co.uk or on Facebook and Instagram. For enquiries, please contact us at bvhsetup@gmail.com.
SCOTTISH DANCING AT BRANCASTER VILLAGE HALL
6-8 pm on Tuesdays (one per month). Next: 25th February and 18th March. £2.50 per person per evening, Bar 71 is open in the interval. All welcome. Enquiries lucinda.mackworth.young@gmail.com
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Stand Up Paddleboarding
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Tree Work & Surveys Ltd
Consulting & Practising Arborist Dan Yeomans
Full service tree care
Inspections & surveys 01485 517000 07799 533462 info@treeworkandsurveys.co.uk
Brancaster Staithe
Margaret & Stephen Bocking 01485 210 532
thefishshed@hotmail.co.uk www.fishshed.co.uk
Peddars Way Garden Services
Jason Clarkson 07799 598062
peddarswaygardenservices@gmail.com All types of gardening work considered
Manor Cottages, Main Road, Brancaster Tel: 07979 506789
behind Deepdale Café and Fat Face Philippa Lee’s POTTERY & a tantalising selection of high quality CRAFTS 01485 211245
www.philippaleepottery.co.uk
ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Deepdale and Brancaster Staithe Tennis Club
Two courts besidethevillagehall. Open all year.
Non-member court fees £10 perhour. For membership see our website: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/DBSTennisClub
COAL MERCHANTS
M. E. Ayres & Sons
House Coal and Smokeless Fuel The Gables, Stanhoe PE31 8PU 01485 518316
www.ayresandsonscoal.co.uk
BRANCASTER & STAITHE HOMEWATCH
Advertisers beware! A couple of our advertisers have been targeted by ‘Parish UK’, a fake company who operate sham websites and target business/advertisers whose details they obtain from genuine local council websites. They send emails that appear to come from the local council or parish and give a payment link. Please check with us if you have any doubts about an email. See page 12 for contact details.
As always, if you spot something unusual, call the police on 101, providing as many details as possible, such as descriptions of people and cars, including number plates. But if you believe a crime is in progress, then always dial 999. If you do not wish to leave your details, you can call anonymously, or via Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111; your call is free and confidential.
BRANCASTER OIL COOPERATIVE
I will be ordering oil next on Thursdays: 13th February, 6th March, 27th March (last guaranteed order date before Easter). Maria Spink 01485 210155.
BRANCASTER STAITHE MOBILE POST OFFICE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4 - 4.30 pm; Wednesday: 2 - 2.30 pm, in The Drove opposite Dalegate Market.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Thursdays monthly: Date of next visit unavailable at time of writing. Brancaster Village Hall 1.55 - 2.25 pm and Mill Road 2.30 - 2.40 pm; Brancaster Staithe, Old Posting House 2.50 - 3.05 pm and Dale End 3.10 - 3.25 pm; Burnham Deepdale, Layby 3.30 - 3.45 pm. This information may be subject to change or amendment. Enquiries: call 01603 222303.
BURNHAM MARKET AND NORTON VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY CINEMA
Wednesday 5th February at 2.30 pm: The Color Purple (PG13) (2023). Tickets £5 on the door or contact Diana Walker on 01328 738604. You can also view film information and other local details on www.burnhammarketandnortonvillagehall.org.uk
THE ARTS SOCIETY, NORTH WEST NORFOLK
Our next illustrated talk, presented by Dr John-Paul Stonard on Monday 10th February at Sedgeford Village Hall at 2 pm, is entitled ANIMALS - The image of animals in art Come and join our friendly society. Membership has many benefits besides illustrated talks. For more information visit www.theartssocietynwnorfolk.org.uk or ring Gerald Pepper on 07831 586940.
PHOENIX LADIES
After a fascinating talk on textiles in January by two very talented ladies, we are now looking forward to a lecture on “Rescue Wooden Boats” by George Parry on Wednesday 12th February at 2 pm, in Burnham Market and Norton Village Hall. Tea and cake will be served after the talk. This will be an OPEN Meeting so new members, husbands, partners, friends and neighbours are very welcome. There is a small charge for guests. For more information please contact Sue on 01328 730859 or email suisted@btinternet.com. There is also a web site at burnhammarketandnortonvillagehall.org.uk.
STANHOE VILLAGE SCREEN
Monday 24th February 7.30 pm Widow Cliquot (15) (Drama). Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOFBDabjZt0 Monday 17th March 7.30 pm Conclave (12a) (Drama/Thriller)
Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX9jasdi3ic
Venue: Stanhoe Reading Room and Village Hall, Cross Lane, PE31 8PS. Tickets £5 (cash only) on the door to include a complimentary drink. Doors open 7 pm For further information visit the website: Stanhoe.org (or ring 01485 518191)
DIARY DATES 2025 – updated monthly
BSBDVH = Brancaster Staithe & Burnham Deepdale Village Hall
BVH = Brancaster Village Hall
Weekly: Monday: Indoor Carpet Bowls, 2 - 4 pm, BSBDVH
“ Mobile Post Office, The Drove 4 - 4.30 pm (see page 11)
“ Yoga, 6.30 - 8 pm, BVH
Tuesday: Baby & Toddler Group, 9.30 - 11.30 am, BVH
“ Open Session Pickleball, 10 am, sports field BVH
“ Mobile Post Office, The Drove 4 - 4.30 pm (see page 11)
Wednesday: Making Space Café, St Edmund’s Hall, Hun’ston, Coffee 10 am - 12 noon
“ Mobile Post Office, The Drove 2 - 2.30 pm (see page 11)
Thursday: Beginners Pilates with Sarah, 12.30 - 1.30 pm, BVH
“ Art Group, 2 - 4 pm, BSBDVH
“ Mobile Post Office, The Drove 4 - 4.30 pm (see page 11)
Monthly: Tuesday: Scottish Dancing, 6 - 8 pm, BVH (see page 9 and below)
Thursdays: Mobile Library:- See page 11 for details of stops
FEBRUARY
Tuesday 4th Parish Council Meeting, 6.30 pm, BVH (see page 3)
Tuesday 11th Brancaster Camera Club, 7 pm, BSBDVH (see page 7)
Friday 14th Brancaster Community Lunch 12 noon - 3 pm, BVH (see page 4)
Tuesday 25th Scottish Dancing, 6 - 8 pm, BVH (see page 9)
Wednesday 26th Brancaster School Quiz, 6.30 for 7 pm, BSBDVH (see page 8)
MARCH
Tuesday 4th Parish Council Meeting, 6.30 pm, BSBDVH
Tuesday 11th Brancaster Camera Club, 7 pm, BSBDVH
Tuesday 18th Scottish Dancing, 6 - 8 pm, BVH
APRIL
Tuesday 1st Parish Council Meeting, 6.30 pm, BVH
EDITOR’S NOTE
Please submit any notices/articles for the March Parish News by 4.30 pm on 19th February, either into my postbox at the gate of Marsh Head, Main Road (opposite The Jolly Sailors), Brancaster Staithe, PE31 8BJ; or by email to ch81@btinternet.com; or ring Christine on 01485 210695 or 07900 342 962. For back page attachments please contact Christine.
For advertising queries/details, please contact Alan Wright on 01485 210394 or email Alan at bg.pn@btinternet.com.
Kindly note that contributors are asked to restrict their entries to not more than 300 wordsabout half a page - (500 for the front page), space is limited and longer articles may have to be cut. Entries in the Parish News generally cover 2 months plus the first week of the 3rd month.
COMMUNITY WEBSITES
brancastervillagehall.communitybookings.co.uk (note: don’t use www.) www.west-norfolk.gov.uk www.theburnhamssurgery.co.uk www.saxonshorebenefice.co.uk www.wellshospital.org.uk www.bssc.net (Sailing Club) www.brancaster-pc.gov.uk (Parish Council) www.brancasterstaithe.co.uk www.stmaryfederation.co.uk/brancaster (School) www.burnhamdeepdale.co.uk www.bsbdvh.org.uk (Brancaster Staithe village hall) www.norfolkrecycles.com www.brancasterallotmentsociety.co.uk what3words.com (Location system) www.rwngc.org/tide-times/ (Beach Road flooding) www.titchwellvillage.org brancasterbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk (email or search Facebook)
