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NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTION (NCI) BRANCASTER

The Coastwatch station at Brancaster has now changed over to summer hours, 10 am to 6 pm, so that the increased public use of the beach and coastal waters is as secure as possible. In May, station Watchkeepers attended the Hunstanton Community Volunteer event at Hunstanton Town Hall. In the same month the station had its annual audit, called a Declared Facility Status (DFS) assessment. This is an important step, as becoming a DFS station means formal recognition as a Search and Rescue asset, the same status as RNLI lifeboats and SAR helicopters managed by HM Coastguard. We are delighted that the assessment went well, and thanks go to Kim and Matthew, who were on duty that day.

The Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival will be held in September: further details will follow.

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.

DEEPDALE & DALEGATE MARKET

Street Food at Deepdale Very tasty takeaway street food from various vendors throughout July. Pizzas from The Wood Fired Food Co, The Tapas Shack, Currylicious, Rabbit & Run, Amigos Grill, The Nest, and BB’s Bakes join us through the month. You’ll find the vans outside the Deepdale Visitor Information Centre in Burnham Deepdale. Full programme of events on our website www.deepdalecamping.co.uk/street-food/

Pop Up Shops at Dalegate Market Blue Wren Designs, CoraCora, Crafts by Monica May, Crafty Crones, Creakey Crafts, Crystal Tree, Everchanginglight Photography, Flock of Wheels, Folk Who Bespoke, Jacqueline Bright Pet Portraits & Animal Art, Knock on Wood, Marty Griffin Fine Art, Newleaf Woodcraft, Print Stitch & Create Textile Art by Julie Cole, Sharon's Wooden Treasures, Sue Johnston Art and Coppermoss Jewellery, The Busy Box Room, Wood 'n Tu, and Zia Living all join us in July for a few days each. www.dalegatemarket.co.uk/pop-up-shops/

The Shackleton Trio and Adam Clark - Live Music Gig Saturday 19th July We look forward to welcoming back Norfolk’s premier folk trio for a sparkling evening of original and traditional folk music in the Brick Barn. Gates open at 7.00 for 7.30 pm. www.deepdalemusic.co.uk

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

Due to reduced storage capacity, I now only have a light folding wheelchair and a Zimmer frame for shortterm loan/use. 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

Robert Kidman

07805 850 444 01485 540 812

rkidmantrees@outlook.com

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Curtains, blinds, lamps, furniture, rugs, cushions, accessories, upholstery, ottomans, fender seats, head boards and more …

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M & M BUILDERS (NORFOLK) Ltd

PROPERTY DEVELOPERS

Galen House, Church Walk, Burnham Market PE31 8DH Renovations Extensions

New Plumbingbuilding

Electrics Painting Decorating

T: 01328 738656 M: 07770 882570

martin.m-mbuildersnorfolk@hotmail.co.uk

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Brancaster & Brancaster Staithe

SUP Tours & Lessons Adults & Children Rentals Kitesurfing 07810 775533

BrancasterBoards@email.com

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 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

WEST NORFOLK GARDEN WILDLIFE COMPETITION The Borough Council, who want to recognise residents for the work they do in their gardens and the contributions they make to local biodiversity, are organising a competition open to all residents. Closing date for nominations 1st August. The individual award categories are: Best window box garden, Best small garden (100sqm and under), Best large garden and Best child garden (15 years and under), with 2 special community categories: ‘Nature friendly parish or ward’ and ‘The longest pollinator corridor in the borough’. 18 prizes will be awarded across these 6 categories. To find out more visit www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/gardenwildlifecompetition.

BEWARE! Predicted High Tides in July when Beach Road, Brancaster is liable to flooding and unsuitable for traffic. Pedestrian access available via the bank. 1st; 10th am only; 11th - 18th; 23rd - 28th; 29th , 30th, 31st am only. 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: 10th and 31st July, 21st August. 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 visits 24th July and 21st August Brancaster Village Hall 1.55 - 2.25 pm and Mill Road 2.30 - 2.40 pm; Brancaster Staithe, Old Posting House 2.503.05 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

Our next illustrated talk, presented by John Scott on Monday 14th July at Sedgeford Village Hall at 2 pm, is entitled Around the World in Sixty Minutes. Come and join our friendly society. Membership has many benefits besides illustrated talks. The next lecture is in October. For more information visit www.theartssocietynwnorfolk.org.uk or ring Gerald Pepper on 07831 586940.

PHOENIX LADIES The next meeting of Phoenix Ladies will take place in Burnham Market and Norton Village Hall on Wednesday 9th July at 2 pm. This will be an “in house” games afternoon and will be followed by tea, sandwiches and cakes. Guests are always welcome. There is a small charge for visitors. For more information please contact Sue on 01328 730859 or email suisted@btinternet.com. There is also a website burnhammarketandnortonvillagehall.org.uk. Hilda, Jenifer and Sue

HOW ARE WE MOTIVATED? This is a PowerPoint presentation and free discussion entitled: Automated Neural Networks and the Subconscious. By Peter Coates. Monday 21st July at 7 - 8.30 pm in Stanhoe Village Hall, Cross Lane, PE31 8PS. Free entry, all welcome. For further information visit the website: https://stanhoe.org/ (or ring 01485 518191).

COASTAL HEALTH

& WELLBEING (previously known as Wells Community Hospital)

Forthcoming Event Sunday 27th July 10 am- 4 pm: Dog Show and Family Fun Day at Creake Abbey. Coastal supports our community to live happier and healthier lives and facilitates a number of services to this end. All details and further information from emma.johnson@coastalwells.org.uk.

DIARY DATES 2025 –

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, 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

“ 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

“ Art Group, 2 - 4 pm, BSBDVH

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

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

JULY

Tuesday 1st Parish Council Meeting, 6.30 pm, BSBDVH

Saturday 12th Concert, 7.30 pm. Brancaster Church (see p7)

Tuesday 15th Brancaster Camera Club, 7 pm, BSBDVH (see page 8)

Friday 18th Brancaster School Big Tea Party, 2 - 4 pm. All invited. Free. (see page 4)

Tuesday 22nd Brancaster School Leavers’ service 2 pm Brancaster Church

Saturday 26th Brancaster Annual Summer Party, 3 till 11 pm, BVH

AUGUST

Saturday 16th VJ Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations, 2.30 pm, BVH

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/brancaster (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