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No 607

OCTOBER 2025

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

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THE WHITE HORSE

Norfolk’s Original Mussel Festival Marshside in October - Wednesday/Thursday 22nd/23rd, 12 noon to 8 pm; Friday/Saturday 24th/25th, 12 noon to 9 pm; Sunday 26th 12 noon to 8 pm, with Thomas Large’s Brancaster Bay Mussels served in 5 delicious ways and live music creating the best atmosphere on the coast, including: Matty Haynes (acoustic), Nelson’s Shantymen, Bill Downs (singer). Pop-up Mussel Kitchen. Full Marshside menu also available. Heated marquee. No need to book.

Fran’s Sunday Roasts are back. Choice of delicious local meats, as traditional as it gets. Book online.

Norfolk Restaurant Weeks 3rd to 7th and 10th to 14th November, showcasing the best of what’s local. Book online. Please note, this is not available at weekends.

Rob, Fran, Rosie, Kinga & The White Horse Team

THE JOLLY SAILORS

Sea Shanty Mondays 7 pm. Join in and sing-along as Nelson’s Shantymen rehearse their repertoire.

Charity Quiz Tuesday 7th October, 8 pm. Hollie’s demon quiz! - there’s a £100 ACI token in the pot for the winning team. Proceeds to Big C Norfolk Charity.

Traditional Roast Sundays Groups welcomed. Telephone 01485 210314 to reserve your table. 2 for1pizza Thursdays resuming on 2nd October - eat in or takeaway.

Thomas Large’s Brancaster Mussels back on the menu –see social posts for more information.

Premier League & Championship Football Watch with us on Big Screen, Sky Sports.

Trafalgar Day, Tuesday 21st October, the Day Horatio Nelson led the Royal Navy to victory. Nelson’s Shantymen get into the ‘Spirit’ at 7.30 pm with lots of rum. Book your table now 01485 210314.

Norfolk Restaurant Weeks Diary dates you won’t want to miss: 3rd to 7th and 10th to 14th November, showcasing the best of what’s local - book on line now.

Simon, Nick, Mollie, Matt, Hollie & The Jolly Sailors Team

DEEPDALE

AND BRANCASTER STAITHE TENNIS CLUB

Our two lovely courts in the middle of the village are available for play by both members and visitors. Have a look at our website: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/DBSTennisClub

Junior Coaching Weekly tennis coaching sessions for junior members will continue on Wednesday afternoons until the autumn half term between 3.45 and 6 pm. Contact our Junior Tennis Co-ordinator, Carrie Hendry, by email to juniortennis@brancasterstaithe.co.uk for details of age groups, dates remaining and charges.

Coaching for Adult Beginners or Returners is available with Becky Palmer on Monday mornings from 9.30 – 10.30 am. Please contact her by email tennismadbex@gmail.com for further details. Please note the course will only run with a minimum of 4 players

Wednesday Ladies Tennis Mornings

These continue every week when the weather allows from 9 - 10.30 am. We are a group of experienced players (not beginners) of a certain age and the emphasis is on fun. If you would like to join us please contact Verily Borthwick by email to DBSTennisClub@outlook.com.These sessions are for members but you are most welcome to come along and try us out for free for up to 3 occasions each year.

NEWS FROM BRANCASTER VILLAGE HALL (BVH)

Brancaster Village Hall has had another busy summer, with many activities, including a highly successful talk by Brigadier (retd) David Wakefield OBE on the end of the Second World War in Japan (80th Commemoration). The Summer Party was also a great success - a good time and terrible dancing! Problems were experienced, however, with the overspill from Hunstanton Tennis Week, with young people making life difficult for staff and the environs of BVH. The BVH Management Group will review arrangements for 2026, in order to keep staff and the building safe.

Regular Groups including Yoga, Baby & Toddler Group, Coffee Morning, Pilates and Mobile Library. Forthcoming Events Halloween Friday 31st October: Ghosts and Ghouls for children from 6 pm and Bordolis Pizzas from 4 pm.

Talk Saturday 8th November: “My Life in Politics” by Steven Norris, former Under-Secretary of State for Transport in John Major’s Government. 6 pm.

Winter Fair Saturday 29th November: Always a high spot of our year. 10 am. Bar 71 Quiz and Skittles Nights continue; come along too for darts and snooker, as well as a taste of the Guest Ale. 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

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 - 16th October and 13th November. 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.

BRANCASTER PARISH COUNCIL

Flood Signs The new signs have had a few initial teething problems but they continue to make a positive difference to both villagers and visitors.

Restorative Justice Every Saturday during the summer the restorative justice team have made a positive impact in the village, their work at the playing field continues with positive visual impact to the hedge.

VJ Day Celebrations The Council give their thanks to Brigadier Wakefield for his informative lecture and Mary, Joan and Katie for the refreshments, an event enjoyed by all the Parish.

Tennis Week Concern has been raised in respect of the anti-social behaviour experienced at Brancaster Village Hall playing field. The Council and the Village Hall will meet with the Police and seek reassurances regarding dealing with this behaviour for next year’s event.

TRO Traffic Regulation Order The Parish Council received lots of feedback from members of the public both positive and negative. The Consultation has now closed and Norfolk County Council Highways will now consider all feedback before coming back to the Parish Council with their revised proposal. It is anticipated the process will take approximately 8 weeks.

Green Day Celebrate a community Harvest Celebration at Brancaster Village Hall Saturday 27th September 10am - 2.30pm

Next Meeting: Tuesday 7th October at Brancaster Village Hall at 6.30 pm.

Agenda and draft minutes of last month’s meeting can be viewed on the Parish Council website: www.brancaster-pc.gov.uk

Any questions or concerns that relate to the Parish or the Parish Council, please contact Philip Stone, the Parish Clerk: clerk@brancaster-pc.gov.uk. Tel: 07519 163 895. maker@phillippakirby.co.uk www.phillippakirby.co.uk

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Thank you also to all those who have already paid. Invoices and receipts will follow shortly.

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The Fish Shed Brancaster Staithe

Margaret Bocking 01485 210 532 thefishshed@hotmail.co.uk www.fishshed.co.uk

www.philippaleepottery.co.uk

Two courts besidethevillagehall. Open all year. Non-member court fees £10 perhour. For membership see our website: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/DBSTennisClub

E. Ayres & Sons House Coal and Smokeless Fuel The Gables, Stanhoe PE31 8PU 01485 518316

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BOOK KEEPER REQUIRED

Paid book-keeper required to maintain the financial records for a small local Charity with a view to producing annual accounts to the Trust. Working hours would vary per month according to the time of year and Trust activities but we anticipate 1-2 hours per month.

Contact: Laura Pocock laurajpocock@yahoo.co.uk

RSPB TITCHWELL MARSH

As summer draws to a close, we can now review and reflect on another successful breeding season for many of the key species that make RSPB Titchwell Marsh so special. We’re now entering our autumn/ winter habitat management and estate maintenance season and continuing to develop erosion protection work at Volunteer Marsh to safeguard the reserve’s future and support its long-term ecological health. Please visit our website for full details of our erosion protection works, breeding season highlights, upcoming events and volunteering opportunities. titchwell@rspb.org.uk. Tel 01485 210779.

TWO 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.

ART EXHIBITION SUPPORTING THE STROKE ASSOCIATION

Six painters, a printmaker and a photographer will exhibit at Thornham Village Hall on Saturday/Sunday 4th/5th October from 10 am to 4 pm, along with work by local stroke survivors.

PHOENIX LADIES

After a fascinating meeting hearing about the East Anglian Air Ambulance, we are now looking forward to Julie Goddard and Annie Bennie showing and helping us make Christmas decorations. This will be a fun afternoon and take place in Burnham Market and Norton Village Hall on Wednesday 8th October starting at 2 pm. Tea and cakes will be served after the craft session. 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 and Sue

THE ARTS SOCIETY, NORTHWEST NORFOLK

Our next illustrated talk, presented by Lucy Hughes-Hallett on Monday 13th October at Sedgeford Village Hall at 2 pm, is entitled George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Known as “the handsomest man in 17thcentury Europe, he was an avid art collector and a favourite of James I. 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.

STANHOE VILLAGE SCREEN

Friday 26th September: Mr Burton (12a) (Drama/Biography), 7.30 pm. Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K80NXtzZQ8I.

Venue: Stanhoe Reading Room and Village Hall, Cross Lane, PE31 8PS. Tickets £6 (cash or card) on the door to include a complimentary drink. Doors open 7 pm. For further information visit the website: Stanhoe.org, or ring 01485 518191.

NB The Ballad of Wallis Island (12a) billed for 27th October cannot be shown due to licensing difficulties. If we are able to find a replacement film, we will post details on our website.

ART WORKSHOP

Paper Engineering (Pop-up Cards) with Sue Welfare, Saturday 25th October, 10 am - 4 pm, at Stanhoe Village Hall. £80 includes lunch and refreshments. Booking and enquiries laurajpocock@yahoo.co.uk

STANHOE AND BARWICK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Our meetings to the end of the year are:

2nd October: Carol Marsden. Carol's Capers - Adventuring for charity.

6th November: Mike Simons, Chocolatier. Maldon Handmade Chocolates.

4th December: Juyna Lewis. Christmas Traditions. Why not come along and join us? Visitors always welcome. Contact: stanhoeandbarwickwi@gmail.com for more details. Julie Parker

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

Bridge Club from 17th September, 1.15 pm See page 7

“ 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 9 for details of times and stops.

OCTOBER

Tuesday 7nd Parish Council Meeting, 6.30 pm, BVH Tuesday 14th Brancaster Camera Club, 7 pm, BSBDVH (see page 7) Friday 31st Halloween for children from 6 pm. BVH

NOVEMBER

Saturday 8th Talk by Steven Norris, My life in Politics, 6 pm, BVH Saturday 29th Winter Fair 10 am, BVH

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 also 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 (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 (Docking school only) Brancaster Primary School is now closed. 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

CROCKERY FOR HIRE

The Parish News has some place settings of crockery, glasses, cutlery and various other items available for hire locally. For more details please contact Josephine Luddington (01485 210306).