Parish News August 2025 part 2 by Brancaster Group Parish News

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION (NCI) BRANCASTER

This month has been exceptionally busy for NCI Brancaster. The Coastwatchers were informed by radio that a trawler had broken down off the coast: they informed HM Coastguard, but fortunately the boat was towed back to harbour by another trawler.

It is of deep concern to station staff that the spit to the north of the station has become a serious hazard as it has grown larger. On 21st June the beach was exceptionally busy, and between twenty and thirty people were caught on the spit by an incoming tide. The RNLI hovercraft from Hunstanton and the lifeboat from Wells were called and, under supervision, all the people stranded were able to wade ashore. NCI Brancaster is in discussion with the Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and the National Trust on measures that can be taken to warn beach users of the dangers.

Several NCI Brancaster station volunteers took part in a joint training exercise with RNLI Hunstanton, in which station staff directed RNLI craft to rescue people in difficulty (represented by a lifejacket thrown overboard) using VHF radio. This proved to be an extremely worthwhile event, and presages other training opportunities between the two volunteer services in future.

Station staff spent an afternoon at the former RAF West Raynham, looking at the impressive work being done by the volunteers there to develop part of the site to support service veterans. Station Manager John A also represented NCI Norfolk at a reception at Norwich Castle to mark the service of the outgoing Chair of Norfolk County Council, Councillor Stuart Dark MBE.

The station welcomes two new volunteers, Mandy and Peter, and we wish them well in their training. If you would like more information on NCI Brancaster, or to find out more about becoming a volunteer, please contact Richard Burrows, Deputy Station Manager and Watchkeeper on 07535 612777. You can also find us on Facebook, if you search NCI Brancaster.

TITCHWELL

VILLAGE QUIZ

NIGHT Wednesday 13th August - a Quiz Night with a Raffle and Prizes. Start at 6 pm. Entry £3 per person to include light nibbles - cash only. Marquee on 'The Green', Church Lane, Titchwell PE31 8BA. Maximum Team Size 6 players - we can make up teams on the night. Bring your own picnics, drinks and glasses (plastic please). Everyone is welcome.

TITCHWELL VILLAGE GENERAL MEETING

Notice of General Meeting to be held on Thursday 21st August, 7 pm at St Mary’s Church, Titchwell. The agenda will be posted in advance online (titchwellparish.gov.uk), on the village notice board and circulated throughout the village.

Events We look forward to presenting our first ‘Scarecrow Festival’ throughout the month of August and hosting our first ‘Quiz Night’ on 13th August (see above).

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ANYONE FOR TENNIS?

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MOBILITY EQUIPMENT ON LOAN Two light folding wheelchairs, a zimmer frame, a shower stool and an over-toilet-support-frame for short-term loan/use by the community. Please collect from Marsh Head opposite the Jolly Sailors, or I can usually deliver at short notice. Contact Christine 07900 342 962 or email ch81@btinternet.com

BEWARE! Predicted High Tides in August when Beach Road, Brancaster is liable to flooding and unsuitable for traffic. Pedestrian access available via the bank. 8th -16th (am); 21st -29th (am). Full details on RWNGolf Club website (see page 12).

BURNHAM MARKET AREA COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME (BMACCS)

Please ring Linda on 07301 011 303 to book a driver or to discuss joining the team. Passengers are primarily taken for medically related appointments. 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.

BRANCASTER OIL COOPERATIVE I will be ordering oil next on Thursdays: 21st August, 11th September, 2nd October. Maria Spink 0778 7570 093. Please note my mobile number, as I no longer have a BT landline. My email address is brancasterstaitheoil@hotmail.com.

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: Dates of next 2 visits 21st August and 18th September 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. Enquiries: call 01603 222303.

NEW TELEPHONE BOX LIBRARIES

One is located between The Ship and the bus shelter in Brancaster and the other is next to the village hall in Brancaster Staithe. Simply a help yourself and return service.

STANHOE AND BARWICK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

First Thursday of each month 2 pm at Stanhoe Reading Rooms. Visitors always welcome. Contact stanhoeandbarwickwi@gmail.com for more details.

THE ARTS SOCIETY, NORTHWEST NORFOLK

The next lecture is in October. For more information visit www.theartssocietynwnorfolk.org.uk or ring Gerald Pepper on 07831 586940.

PHOENIX LADIES

We do not meet in August. The next meeting of Phoenix Ladies will be on Wednesday 10th September Details next month.

DIARY DATES 2025

BSBDVH = Brancaster Staithe & Burnham Deepdale Village Hall

BVH = Brancaster Village Hall

Weekly: Monday: Indoor Carpet Bowls, 2 - 4 pm, BSBDVH

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Mobile Post Office, The Drove, Brancaster Staithe 4 - 4.30 pm

“ Yoga, 6.30 - 8 pm, BVH

Tuesday: Baby & Toddler Group, 9.30 - 11.30 am, BVH

“ Open Session Pickleball, 10 am, sports field BVH

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Mobile Post Office, The Drove, Brancaster Staithe 4 - 4.30 pm

Wednesday: Making Space Café, St Edmund’s Hall, Hunstanton, Coffee 10 am - 12 noon Coffee Morning, 10.30 - 11.30 am, BVH

“ Mobile Post Office, The Drove, Brancaster Staithe 2 - 2.30 pm

Thursday: Beginners Pilates with Sarah, 12.30 - 1.30 pm, BVH

“ Mobile Post Office, The Drove, Brancaster Staithe 4 - 4.30 pm

Monthly: Thursdays: Mobile Library: See page 11 for details of times and stops.

AUGUST

Tuesday 5th Parish Council Meeting, 6.30 pm, BVH

Tuesday 12th Brancaster Camera Club, 7 pm, BSBDVH (see page 7)

Wednesday 13th Titchwell Village Quiz Night, 6 pm, Church Lane, Titchwell (see page 9)

Saturday 16th VJ Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations, 2.30 pm, BVH (see page 3)

Saturday 16th Concert, 7.30 pm. Brancaster Church (see page 3)

Thursday 21st Titchwell Village General Meeting, 7 pm, St. Mary’s Church, Titchwell

Monday 25th Bank Holiday Party, 2.30 pm onwards, BVH (see page 8)

SEPTEMBER

Fri/Sat/Sun 12-14th Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival

EDITOR’S NOTE Please submit any notices/articles for next month’s Parish News by 4.30 pm on the 19th of the previous month, 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 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 words - about 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 (redirects to coastal health…) www.bssc.net (Sailing Club) www.coastalhealthwellbeing.org.uk www.brancasterstaithe.com www.brancaster-pc.gov.uk (Parish Council) www.brancasterstaithe.co.uk www.stmaryfederation.co.uk (School) www.burnhamdeepdale.co.uk www.bsbdvh.org.uk (Brancaster Staithe village hall) www.norfolkrecycles.com www.brancasterallotmentsociety.co.uk www.titchwellparish.gov.uk (New) www.rwngc.org/tide-times/ (Beach Road flooding) what3words.com (Location system) brancasterbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.uk (email or search Facebook) www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/titchwell-marsh