Drayton & Taverham
August 18, 2018
all passed with flying colours A magazine for the people of the Drayton and Taverham area. Through your door, on time, every four weeks
AylshamShow the
Blickling Park • Monday 27th August 2018
Food and farming area
Spaniel displays
Fun fair
Great war display team aerial dogfight As seen on TV!
Tickets
5 1 £ y l on
16 & n e r d l i (ch e) e r f r e d un ought in If b advance
Discounted tickets available from:
Drayton Stores
For more information or to buy online visit
Family of 4 just
£30 If bough t in advance
www.theaylshamshow.co.uk
Gates open from 8am at Blickling Estate Tickets £18 cash only on gate
Hot air balloon ascent
Animals
Local food hall
Helicopter flights Plus lots more!
The locally grown day out! 2
from the editor Characters make the world a brighter place and Drayton’s lucky to have Ron Beall (pictured and page 5). I’m sure loads of readers have spotted him out and about on his customised mobility scooter.
Alex Hurrell Editor news@justregional.co.uk @justalexnews
Taverham Beavers and Cubs have obviously been having a ball this summer, camping, kayaking and generally enjoying the countryside (page 17). They’ve only been able to have these experiences thanks to the adults who give their time to organise and run such events. They’re appealing for more volunteer grown-ups – could you help by getting involved? Many congratulations to Badgers Wood care home (page 9) for their award which recognises the efforts staff make to break down “us and them” barriers between residents and the rest of the community, enriching everyone’s lives. I’d love to hear about any unusual career/study paths opening for local students who are receiving their GCSE and A-level results about now – please drop me an email.
01263 731520 Distribution: distribution@justregional.co.uk Advertising: sales@justregional.co.uk Just Drayton & Taverham @justregional
Alex
Next edition The deadline for your stories, pictures and adverts is August 31. The magazine will start dropping through letterboxes on September 12.
Subscriptions You can subscribe to any of our magazines. The cost is from £39 a year.
Photography by Wireloose Pix Photography www.wireloose.co.uk
www.justregional.co.uk
Printed by
justRegional, Penfold Street, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6ET
Barnwell Print, Aylsham
We also have magazines in Aylsham, Cromer, Eaton & Cringleford, Hellesdon, Holt, North Walsham, Sheringham, Sprowston, Wroxham & Coltishall.
Published by justRegional. Copyright © 2018 justRegional publishing. All rights reserved.
The Galley Licensed Cafe
Not only do we do our lovely Full English Breakfasts, we offer freshly prepared light lunches including summer salads, ploughmans to share, cakes & scones.
The Cafe is available to rent 4 pm – 11.30 pm Private Parties, Functions & Business Meetings • Food by us or self catering – max 50 persons.
Mon & Tues: Closed, Wed – Sat: Open until 3 pm Sundays – 8 am – 2 pm (Breakfasts only)
Contact Jo on: 01603 402999 289 Drayton Road, Norwich, NR3 2PW
East Anglia’s Favourite Coach Holiday Company
WIN A
£50 Holiday Voucher!
Order your FREE brochure today for the chance to win a £50 SunriseDirect Holiday Voucher!*
Simply call FREE and quote WIN FIFTY:
0808 168 5 158 www.sunrisedirect.com * Visit our website for full terms and conditions.
Follow us on
@justregional
3
ELEC-TECH
ELEC-TECH ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD
Inspection, Testing, Design, Installation & Maintenance Our Services Include: ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD Domestic
Lights,Testing, Heating, Sockets, Cooker Installation & Shower wiring, & newMaintenance mains Inspection, Design, Inspection, Testing, &heating. Maintenance distribution boardsDesign, re-wiring &Installation new digital electric Property Lettings Our Services Services Include: Our Include: Fixed wiring tests, PATS, maintenance for all property lettings serving
Domestic
Estate Agents Cooker & Landlords. Domestic - Lights, Heating, Sockets, & Shower wiring, new mains Lights, Heating,boards Sockets, Cooker & Shower wiring,heating. new mains Industrial && Commercial distribution re-wiring new digital electric
distribution boardsMaintenance, re-wiring & new&digital electric heating. Installation, Design, Single Three Phase equipment.
Property Lettings - Fixed wiring tests, PATS, maintenance for all property Petrol Stations Property Lettings serving Estate Agentsrepairs, & Landlords. Forecourtlettings Specialists, Lighting, Signage Electrical Pumps
Fixed wiring tests, PATS, maintenance for all property lettings serving to APEA Guidelines. LED Lighting floodand lights Churches andTesting Historical Buildings - Specialist Lighting Quartz Heating Estate &repairs. Landlords. andAgents forecourt Designs, Electrical Inspections and Surveys. Industrial & Commercial Churches and Historical Buildings Inspection, Testing and Designs - (EICR) Installation Specialist Lighting and Quartz Heating Designs, Installation, Design, Maintenance, Single & Electrical Three Phase equipment. Condition ReportsElectrical for allPetrol Domestic, Retail, Commercial, Industrial Inspections and Surveys. Stations and PetrolTesting Fillingand Stations. Inspection, Designs Forecourt Specialists, Lighting, Signage repairs, Electrical Pumps (EICR) Electrical Installation Condition Reports for all Domestic, Testing to APEA Guidelines. LED Lighting lights Retail, Commercial, Industrial and Petrol Fillingflood Stations and forecourt repairs. Unit 12a Collers Way Ind Est, Reepham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4SW Tel: 01603 879575 Churches and Historical Buildings UnitSpecialist 12a Collers Way Ind Est,and Reepham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4SW Lighting Quartz Heating Designs, Electrical Inspections and Surveys. Inspection, Testing and Designs (EICR) Electrical Installation Condition Reports for all Domestic, www.elec-tech.co.uk Retail, Commercial, Industrial and Petrol Filling Stations
Tel: 01603 879575
www.elec-tech.co.uk
EASTONS
Tel: 01603 879575
Unit 12a Collers Way Ind Est, Reepham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4SW
www.eastonsholidays.co.uk • 01603 754155
The Old Coach House, Parish Road, Stratton Strawless, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5LR
www.elec-tech.co.uk
Harry Potter Studio Tour & London Zoo
Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st October 2018 Holiday Inn **** London Heathrow
A contemporary hotel just off the M4 motorway at Junction 4. There is a choice of bars and restaurants within the hotel, including Callaghan’s Irish Bar, The Lounge Bar, Rotisserie, and Sampans Restaurant, serving cuisine with an Asian influence. All of the spacious soundproofed en-suite rooms have flat screen TV, tea/ coffee making facilities, telephone, safe and hairdryer. The hotel also has a leisure centre. Price Includes
Day 1: From your local joining point, we head for the Harry Potter Studios Tour in Leavesden. Enter the enchanting world of one of the most successful film series of all time. You will be transported to a magical world filled with special effects, stunning costumes, iconic props, spellbinding creatures and countless surprises, including the Hogwarts Express, Platform 9¾, and The Forbidden Forest.
Day 2: London Zoo to enjoy free time to explore at your leisure. We depart London Zoo at 4.00pm for our homeward journey, arriving back to your local joining points late evening.
4
1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Luxury executive coach travel
Choice of 25 local joining points where you can be collected and taken to meet the coach (we have 5 main departure points for the tour coach) Price is per person based on two people sharing a twin/double Single Supplement: £25 • 2 Days - £209
Children under 12 sharing with 2 adults: £115
PICTURES DOROTHY BUTTIFANT
Crime statistics
During June there were nine reported crimes in the Drayton and Taverham police area. The offences fell into the categories: violence and sexual offences (four), anti-social behaviour (one), criminal damage and arson (one) , other theft – includes theft by an employee, blackmail and making off without payment – (one), forgery, perjury and other miscellaneous crime (one), and burglary (one).
Children’s meet and greet sessions
COLOURFUL: Ron and his display.
Ron flies the flag(s) of patriotism With his customised invalid vehicle and flashy waistcoats, Ron Beall is a well-known sight around Drayton. And while the England team was riding high in the World Cup, 81-year-old Ron brought even more smiles to the faces of passers-by with a patriotic garden and stuffed lioness display at his home on Vawdrey Road. Cockney-born Ron, who has lived in Norfolk for the past 55 years, also flew the flag of St George from a pole in his garden and had plenty of Union Flags on display. He placed red, white and blue plants at the front of his drive where his toy lioness Elsa sat guard, sporting a Union Flag hat. “People stopped and looked and commented – I live near the school and I like to do it for the children,” said Ron, a retired charge nurse at the former mental health hospital, Little Plumstead. “I’ve got the Norfolk flag up now – I’m educating them about what it looks like.” Ron can be seen shopping locally on his mobility vehicle - which features Harley Davidson handlebars - towing a trug on wheels. And he is usually wearing one of his vast wardrobe of waistcoats, many on film or book themes. “I’ve got 72 and not one of them is plain!” said Ron. He is also locally famous for his impressive Christmas lights and hopes to be well enough this winter to put on another display.
Anyone from the Thorpe Marriott, Drayton and Taverham areas with infant and school-aged children is welcome to take them along to meet and greet sessions running throughout the school summer holidays. The sessions take place on Thorpe Marriott green every Friday at 10.30am and are a chance for new nursery, infant, junior and high school children to make friends with others who may even be in the same school, or starting their new school. The get-togethers are also a chance for parents to meet new people. Bring your own picnic.
Last call for gardens contest
RED, WHITE AND BLUE: flags galore for Ron and Elsa the lioness.
Drayton residents have until the end of the month to enter the parish’s best-kept garden competition. Drayton Parish Council, working with Taverham Nursery Centre, is looking for either front or back gardens, courtyards or even an arrangement of pots and window boxes. A judging panel of parish councillors, members of the Taverham Nursery Centre team and local horticulturists will shortlist and visit the best nominations to seek out their number one choice. Prizes will be awarded for the top three. Nominations can be emailed to the parish council at clerk@draytonparishcouncil. org.uk and don’t forget to include a few photographs if possible. Closing date for nominations is August 31 2018.
5
Wildlife struggling in the heat The heat continues at Taverham Mill and all over the UK and although it has been lovely for beach days and holidays, some of our wildlife is definitely struggling. The reserve has been scorched and I haven’t seen the Wensum so low in all the years I have known the river. The Environment Agency has been busy working all over the region on still waters and rivers that are suffering from low levels of dissolved oxygen. Some of Anglian Water’s other water parks have had to close water activities due to blue-green algae. Fortunately, the lakes at Taverham have good water quality and, being spring-fed with plenty of turnover of water, we are hoping that the aquatic life can manage until the weather changes. Our Highland cattle have been sat in the drains and sluices on the meadow keeping cool and I’m sure they are looking forward to some cooler weather. It must be unbearable with all of that ginger fur! Work continues on the nature reserve and this year we are hoping to improve our catering and drinks facilities in the visitor centre as well as installing a new picnic zone in the woods on the back of the nature trail, plus more
with Taverham Mill Nature Reserve’s head warden harry waye-barker
COLOUR SPLASH: A comma butterfly at the reserve. BELOW: A kestrel overflies Taverham Mill, and harvesting.
interpretation information along the walks, accommodation improvements and many more projects. Local people are taking up our family membership more often over the summer and it really does offer some great value if you wish to walk more regularly around the trails. We think the signage along the road has helped too! Recently, we have seen the kestrels regularly, kingfishers, herons, lots of species of butterflies and dragonflies and plenty of grass snakes. Our stinging-nettle meadow has been cut down this week ready for some green hay to be brought in from a wildlife trust site close by. This will provide some wildflower beds in the future and the hope is to improve our biodiversity even more. Come and visit soon. Enjoy the sunshine.
letters
Email news@justregional.co.uk or write to Letters, Just Drayton and Taverham, Penfold Street, Aylsham, NR11 6ET. Include your name and full postal address. Letters will not be printed supplied ‘anonymous’. We reserve the right to edit letters.
Disgusting vandalism in our village hall toilets Unfortunately I have to inform you of what can only be described as a disgusting act of vandalism in the village hall suite toilet by two youths who have now been identified from the clear CCTV images saved on our system. They are seen entering the building at 17:21 hours, walking through the rear corridor to the toilet and leaving at 17:34 hours showing little respect for the building as they exited. The two individuals found it amusing to spread human excrement on the walls and in the wash hand basin in the suite toilet, leaving a hirer and our cleaner the unenviable task of trying to clean the areas. The police have been informed and the matter
6
Thanks Lionel
I write on behalf of many Drayton residents. We would like to express our appreciation to Lionel Wilkinson for all the work he has done for the parish is currently under investigation. The village over the past 40 years that he has hall committee is considering its position and served on Drayton Parish Council and what additional action is to be taken. sincerely hope that he continues to All hirers of the village hall have been represent us. reminded that only hirers and their members Lionel has always been willing to listen have a right to be in the building and use our to parishioners’ concerns and do his facilities and that other individuals may be best to help maintain the quality of life challenged and asked to leave the building we enjoy in Drayton. immediately. Those of us who attend parish council Last year I was criticised for securing the meetings know how much time he has toilets. Now perhaps you will appreciate why dedicated to the village. such action had to be taken. Bill Warnes Thank you Lionel and Mrs Wilkinson. Jo Miller Chairman, (on behalf of many). Taverham Village Hall Committee
Visit Visit our Visit our Visit ourour Stand Stand Stand at Stand at Visit at atour thethe Royal the Royal the Royal Royal at Stand Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk the Royal show show show show Norfolk show
Visit our We can help you with We We We can We can can can help help help help you you you with you with with with Stand at the Royal We can help you with Norfolk show
We can help you with
“Friendly straight-forward advice and explanation” “Friendly “Friendly “Friendly “Friendly straight-forward straight-forward straight-forward straight-forward advice advice advice and advice and explanation” and explanation” and explanation explana
“Friendly straight-forward advice and explanation
“Very impressed with the service. What could “Very “Very “Very impressed “Very impressed impressed impressed with with the with the with service. the service. the service. service. What What What could What could could have could have ha “Very impressed with the service. What could hav have been an awkward and unpleasant task been been been an an been awkward an awkward awkward an awkward and and unpleasant and unpleasant and unpleasant unpleasant task task was task was task made was made was made m “Friendly straight-forward advice and explanation” been an awkward and unpleasant task was made practical practical practical practical and and easy.” and easy.” and easy.” easy.” was made practical and easy.” What could have “Very impressed with the service. practical and easy.”
been an awkward and unpleasant task was made “Most “Most “Most professional. “Most professional. professional. professional. Could Could Could not Could not have not have not have been been have been more more been more mor “Most professional. Could not have been more “Most professional. Could not have been practical and easy.” helpful helpful helpful and helpful and courteous. and courteous. and courteous. courteous. Covered Covered Covered Covered absolutely absolutely absolutely absolutely helpful and courteous. Covered absolutely more helpful and courteous. Covered “Most professional. Could not have been more everything” everything” everything” everything” helpful everything” andeverything” courteous. Covered absolutely absolutely everything”
We offer free home visits throughout East Anglia so book yours today quoting “EDP” WeWe offer We offer We offer free offer free free home home free home visits home visits visits throughout visits throughout throughout throughout East East East Anglia East Anglia Anglia Anglia soso book so book so book yours book yours yours today yours today today quoting today quoting quoting quoting “EDP” “EDP” “EDP” “EDP” We offer free home throughout Anglia soAnglia bookso yours quoting “Just magazine” We visits offer free home visits East throughout East book today yours today quoting “EDP”
www.heritagewills.co.uk www.heritagewills.co.uk www.heritagewills.co.uk www.heritagewills.co.uk www.heritagewills.co.uk www.heritagewills.co.uk www.heritagewills.co.uk
Tel 894500 Tel Tel Tel 01603 Tel 01603 01603 01603 894500 894500 894500 894500 Tel 01603 894500 Tel 01603 894500
This firm complies with the IPW Code of ThisThis firm This firm complies This firm complies firm complies with complies with the with the IPW with the IPW Code IPW the Code IPW of Code Practice ofCode Practice of Practice Practice of Practic This firm complies with the IPW Code of Practice This firm complies with the IPW Code of Practice
admin@heritagewills.co.uk admin@heritagewills.co.uk admin@heritagewills.co.uk admin@heritagewills.co.uk admin@heritagewills.co.uk admin@heritagewills.co.uk admin@heritagewills.co.uk for your no obligation consultation for your no obligation consultation for your no obligation consultation forfor your for your for your no your no obligation no obligation no obligation obligation consultation consultation consultation consultation
FollowFollow us on Follow Follow Follow us on Follow us Follow on us on us us ononus on
CONSERVATORY OUTLET GENUINE SAVINGS NOW!
40OFF %
UP TO
INDOOR SHOWROOM
ONLY £99 DEPOSIT
BUY NOW PAY NOTHING FOR A YEAR
WINDOWS, DOORS & and pay no interest on your order* CONSERVATORIES
*Credit is provided subje ct to status, terms and condi application and tions do apply
OPPOSITE ASDA IN HELLESDON OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
AY N DISPL NOW O
OUR
“I strongly recommend to anyone thinking of a garden room that they visit Amber’s showroom. It helped us immensely when deciding on our orangery, as all of the models on show are fully furnished, and we could see the quality and visualise how it would look when it was installed at our home.”
Mrs E, Taverham Our new state of the art indoor Norwich Showroom is almost 5000ft2 and is packed with exciting conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors and more!
ITTING FLUSH F
NTS
CASEME
We’ve installed, decorated and furnished our conservatories, orangeries and garden rooms so there are room settings where you can sit and imagine the lifestyle space and luxury we will add to your home. You can view roof systems including lanterns, glass & solid roofs and lots more.
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BROCHURES TODAY
CONSERVATORIES | SOLID ROOFS | WINDOWS | ORANGER
IES HES | GARDEN ROOMS | BIFOLDING DOORS | FRONT DOORS | RO PATIO DOORS | PORC OF 52 HELLESDON PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORWICH, NORFOLK NR6 5DR
LINE
TEL: 01603 672638 | WWW.AMBERHOME.CO.UK 7
Installers of PVC-U
WOODROW GARAGE *MOT’s Classes 4GARAGE & 7 WOODROW Six day day WOODROW GARAGESeven
*Trade Rates/FREE Retests forecourt *MOT’s Classes 4 & 7 & REPAIRS to allSix day forecourt *SERVICING facilities facilities Seven day *MOT’s Classes 4 & 7 *Trade Rates/FREE Six day makes of Retests Cars & Light Commercial forecourt Seven day forecourt *Trade*Free Rates/FREE Retests *SERVICING & REPAIRS courtesyto carallavailable facilities forecourt facilitiesforecourt We now makes of Cars & Light Commercial *SERVICING &EXHAUSTSREPAIRS toBATTERIES all *TYRES facilities *Cashback facilities do EDP and *Free courtesy car available makes of Cars & Light Commercial *Engine Diagnostics *Aircon * Phone Evening News *TYRES BATTERIES *Cashback Top-Up Papers *24 hour breakdown service *Free EXHAUSTScourtesy car available *Engine Diagnostics *Aircon * Phone *Coals *Logs *Kindling *Charcoal *TYRES EXHAUSTSBATTERIES *Cashback Top-Up *24*Engine hour breakdown service Diagnostics * Phone Opening times: Holt *Aircon Road, Cawston, Norwich, NR10 4HP *Coals *Logs *Charcoal Mon - Fri*Kindling 7am - 7pm Costa Coffee
Top-Up *24 hour breakdown service Tel: 01603 870350 Sat 9am 8am - 6pm Now Available Opening times: Accounts:Norwich, 01603 872922. Sun *Logs 9am - -2pm 10am 2pm Holt Road, Cawston, NR10Mob: 4HP07786 864035 *Coals *Kindling *Charcoal Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm Tel: 01603 870350
times: Accounts: Mob:Norwich, 07786 864035 Holt 01603 Road,872922. Cawston, NR10 4HP Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm Tel: 01603 870350 Sat 9am 8am - 6pm Accounts: 01603 872922. Mob: 07786 864035 Sun 10am 9am - -2pm 2pm
Sat 9am 8am - 6pm Opening Sun 10am 9am - -2pm 2pm
• Windows Doors • Composite • Vertical Sliding Sash • Bays • Bi-folding Doors • Porches • Patio Doors • Conservatories • French Doors • Garage Doors • Fascia, Soffit &Guttering • Equinox Warm Roof
Show/Venue
Sun 19th Aug Sun 26th Aug Thurs 6th Sept Sat 8th Sept Wed 12th Sept
www.bbhltd.co.uk
Depart Cost
Walking With Dinosaurs – O2 Warwick Castle & Dragon Slayer Barry Manilow @ O2 Arena National Memorial Arboretum Les Miserables Matilda The Musical Thurs 13th Sept Kevin Bridges – Apollo Fri 14th Sept Harrogate Flower Show to Sun 16th Sept
9am tbc 9am 1pm tbc 7.30am 8am
Sat 15th Sept Wed 19th Sept
8am 7.30am
£60 £50 £115 £32 £70 £60 £75 £190 £15 pppn single supp £45 £40
1pm 9am 8am
£98 £50 £65
Fri 21st Sept Sun 23rd Sept Wed 26th Sept
Chatham Historic Dockyard 40’s Day Battle of Britain MF & International Bomber Command Centre – Lincoln Kylie Minogue at Genting Arena Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show Bat Out Of Hell Musical
Fully Escorted Day Trips & Weekend Excursions Date
1pm 7am
Pick-ups including;
Attleborough, Taverham, Costessey, Thickthorn & Wymondham n Fully escorted trips - Fast, friendly and relaxing direct service! n Refreshments served - Toilets on coaches - Comfort breaks n Over 20 years’ experience - Fully insured
Private Hire available up to 7 passengers. Airport transfers/Weddings/ Cruises/Social Events
Order our new brochure - out now! For more information or to book... www.ictravel.co.uk | info@ictravel.co.uk | 01603 868680 8
Flu clinics
Drayton Medical Practice will be running Saturday morning and weekday walkin flu clinics in September and October 2018. Once dates are confirmed the practice will update its website and Facebook page. Appointments can be booked online or by contacting the practice on 01603 867532 (for all surgeries) after 10am. A practice spokesman said: “If you don’t have online access yet, please contact the surgery. We can register you for this over the phone and email your username and password to you instantly.” Contact www. draytonmedical.nhs.uk
Mad Hatter’s party
WELL DONE: Anne Riches (left), manager of Badgers Wood care home, with Wendy Thomson, managing director of Norfolk County Council.
Award for a very caring care home A Drayton care home has received an accolade from Norfolk County Council for its efforts to combat loneliness and keep its residents in touch with the local community. Badgers Wood, on School Road, has been presented with an In Good Company Quality Mark Plus. The home organises a significant number of intergenerational activities. These include Friend In Deed, a social enterprise - and previous In Good Company Quality Mark Plus winner - which arranges for parents to visit residents with their babies - and activities with Norwich School, Drayton Schools
and the local shops. Two staff are also assigned to specifically look at new ways of reducing loneliness – from running knit-and-natter events to DIY and maintenance activities. Anne Riches, Badgers Wood manager, said she was thrilled at the kitemark recognition: “We know only too well that keeping our residents in touch with their local community – and having regular social contact with lots of different people, young and old - is so good for their health and wellbeing and enables them to maintain their independence for longer,” she added.
Drayton Flower Club is hosting its Mad Hatter’s President’s Tea Party on Saturday, August 18, from 2.30-4.30pm in Drayton Village Hall, on Pond Lane. Members and guests are welcome. The cost is £7 per person. Call 01603 867730 for more information.
Summer fun
Taverham Parish Council’s children’s summer activities at Sandy Lane playing field continue on Tuesday August 21 with segways from 10am-5pm and a caterpillar climb and slide on Tuesday August 28 from 10am-5pm. The activities are free for Taverham residents.
Got a story? story you think If you’ve got a e erested in, giv we may be int 3 731520 or 26 01 on ll ca us a k justregional.co.u email editor@
Don’t lose your chance to vote Broadland residents are being urged to look out for their voter registration details in the post this month. Every household in Broadland should receive a Household Enquiry Form (HEF) which lists everyone currently registered to vote at that property. The form ensures that the council can keep the electoral register up to date and identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be
encouraged to do so ahead of the local elections next May. If residents are not currently registered, their name will not appear on the form. Not being registered means you won’t be able to vote and it could also affect your credit rating. For anyone wanting to register, the easiest way is online at www.gov.uk/ register-to-vote. People who have moved address recently
are particularly encouraged to keep an eye out for the form and check the details as they are less likely to be registered than those that have lived at the same address for a long time. Anyone with questions should contact Broadland District Council’s elections team on election.services@broadland. gov.uk or phone 01603 430483.
9
RUINS: The old Taverham paper mills photographed in 1924 by George Swain.
Golden oldies from local life of yesteryear Another selection of old Drayton and Taverham photos courtesy of Norfolk County Council’s priceless Picture Norfolk archive. Picture Norfolk, created and run by Norfolk Library and Information Service, is an online collection of more than 20,000 local images which reflect thousands of stories of Norfolk life spanning the past 150 years. Find out more at: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-localhistory-and-archives/photo-collections/picture-norfolk
SEAT OF LEARNING: Taverham School pictured in about 1907.
LANDMARK: The Drayton Wood Hotel in May 1970.
If you have any old local photos, or can provide more information on any of those pictured, please get in touch via email: news@justregional.co.uk or ring 01263 731520. 10
PLAYTIME: Long-lost days, in the 1920s or 1930s, when it was safe for these Taverham children to stand about in the road!
WARTIME: Taverham Bridge from a postcard sent in August 1917. Spot the soldiers.
VILLAGE LIFE: A mum pushes a pram past Drayton’s Red Lion pub in 1955. Where’s that baby today?
HOSTELRY: The former Galley Hill pub, on Drayton Road, date unknown.
LOCAL HUB: Drayton’s Red Lion pub and CW Neve village shop pictured in the early 20th century.
11
Aggregate & trade merchants SHeringham:
norwich:
Britons lane sheringham Norfolk nr26 8tp
Ernest gage Avenue Longwater Norwich mail@norfolk-gravel.co.uk NR5 0TL
T: 01263 823434
T: 01603 747929
www.norfolk-gravel.co.uk
Aggregates Inc Recycled
Bricks & Blocks
bagged or loose
paving
fencing
cement
tools
All the products you need delivered direct to your door!
TOP BRANDS!
TOP PRICES!
Open mon - fri 7:30am - 4:30pm 12
sat: 8:00am - 12pm
Marc’s keen to meet his new flock Rev Marc Palmer, the new priest-in-charge of St Margaret’s, Drayton, had intended training as a PE teacher after his A-levels but a year working in a garage and a trip to Spain changed the course of his life forever. Marc, 45, was licensed and installed in his new role at a well-attended service in St Margaret’s conducted by the Bishop of Thetford, Rt Rev Alan Winton, together with the Archdeacon of Norwich, Ven Karen Hutchinson. Also taking part in the service were the Dean of Norwich Cathedral, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, and the Rural Dean of Norwich North, Canon Simon Stokes. Among the congregation were representatives from Drayton Church of England Junior School, Drayton Parish Council and the local Churches Together group, plus many of his clergy colleagues, local parishioners and a coachload from his previous parish, St Mary Magdalene, on Silver Road, Norwich, where he had served for the past eight-and-a-half years. Marc, the son of a village policeman, grew up near Lewes, in East Sussex. During his year working at a local garage, “putting out bags of potatoes and washing cars” he got to know and take an interest in people and when he and a friend later camped in a tent in a Spanish forest, away from modern intrusions, Marc had time to reflect on his future, keeping a “gratitude journal” in which he recorded the things that mattered to him. The result was that at the age of 20 he began three years of theological study at Cranmer Hall, Durham, followed by two further years at the Queen’s Foundation, in Birmingham. He was ordained in Durham Cathedral and has also served in the parishes of Chester-Le-Street, County Durham, and in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, where he met his Northumberland-born wife, Kelly. Marc succeeds Drayton rector Rev David
NEW ARRIVAL: Rev Marc Palmer (left) with the Rt Rev Alan Winton, Bishop of Thetford, after the installation service. Wells, who left at Christmas for a new role in Caister-on-Sea. Marc said he had not arrived with a blueprint, adding: “I just want to be beside the people of Drayton and learn their stories and enjoy them. I’m like an old-fashioned TV set with a bulb that gradually gets brighter as time goes by!” He and Kelly have two daughters – Emily, eight, and Lily, seven, who will both be starting at Drayton Junior School in September. Churchwarden Sylvia Barwick reports that after a joyous installation service “refreshments were served in the hall of Drayton Junior School, thanks to the generous support of Mr R Carter DL, Carter Builder and by kind permission of the school.” Services at St Margaret’s are now back in their usual pattern of 8am and 10.30am communion services and a weekly Wednesday 10am communion service. Full details can be found on the website, www.draytonparish.org or on the monthly newsletter, copies of which can be found in the church.
Hotel planning extension Extension plans for Drayton’s Stower Grange Hotel have been submitted to Broadland District Council. Richard Fannon wants to build a twostorey extension behind the grade twolisted hotel, off School Road, and improve parking facilities. Broadland gave the go-ahead to similar plans back in 2004 but, due to business and personal commitments, the approval lapsed. Now Mr Fannon believes the time is right as he seeks to develop the hotel, which is also a popular wedding venue. Stower Grange started life as a rectory. It became a hotel in 1973 and has been operated by Mr Fannon since 2000. The extension would provide extra firstfloor bedrooms and a meeting room on the ground floor. Most of the building dates from the 18th century but parts of the front go back to the 17th century.
Firefighters call More full-time firefighters are needed in Norfolk. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new staff and would be particularly pleased to hear from groups which are currently under represented, including women and people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. Applications opened on August 6 and were due to remain open for three weeks. However, the service may close the applications early if they have received a significant number before the closing date. FInd more details at: https://www.norfolk. gov.uk/safety/norfolk-fire-and-rescueservice/recruitment/becoming-a-firefighter The search is also under way for oncall firefighters who work part-time, often alongside other careers, at 39 of the county's 42 fire stations. To find out more about these opportunities, visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/safety/norfolk-fireand-rescue-service/recruitment/becominga-retained-firefighter.
"Children and flou thrive rish"
g is "Tepaircahtinional" s in
NURSERY
FOUNDED AND MANAGED BY QUALIFIED TEACHERS TEACHER:CHILD RATIO 1:2 / 1:6 GOVERNMENT FUNDED SESSIONS AVAILABLE PARENT TOUR FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 2PM
www.dandelionsnorfolk.com dandelionsnorfolk@gmail.com
The adventure is closer than you think!
Reepham à Norwich REEPHAM ROAD
WVA Taverham Nursery Centre Unit 3 Fir Covert Road Norwich NR8 6HT
FIR COVERT ROAD
PHILOSOPHY AND FOREST SCHOOL LED NURSERY AGES 2-6 OUTDOORS & LEARNING WHATEVER THE WEATHER! EATON VALE NR4 6NN
Kick Start the New Fishing Season with a visit for all your angling needs
wensumvalleyangling@gmail.com • 01603 929090 Daniel Brydon: 07766 658948 • Robert Shanks: 07500 601304
13
BIG DAY: the home team plus some of the visiting dignitaries, including the president and vice president of Bowls England, and past England international John Ottaway (far right, in blazer). PICTURE: GARY PAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Celebration marks bowls club’s 50th anniversary Players from all over the country gathered in Drayton last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the RG Carter Group Bowls Club. Presidents of some 14 county clubs were among those who enjoyed an afternoon of friendly bowling at the club’s King George V playing field home. A team of 24 men and women from the host club played against Bowls England to celebrate the landmark anniversary, followed by a sit-down luncheon. “The weather was lovely and everybody enjoyed themselves,” said John Hunter, club treasurer. He and fellow members John Mouland, Peter Acres, Janet Chapple and David Cole
spent a year organising the event. In 1965 Mr Bob Carter donated the green for the use of Drayton parishioners and it was initially run by Drayton Parish Council, according to John. Over the following couple of years the green fell into disrepair and five former R G Carter employees stepped in, formed the club in 1968 and, because of their involvement with the firm, named it the R G Carter Bowls Club. Today it is run voluntarily by its members and the club president is R G Carter’s chairman Robert Carter, who was at the celebration event. Among notable players attending were Norfolk Bowls Association (NBA) county president Alan Willer - who played for the
Fire-hit tip to reopen
Homes plan at Taverham Hall
The fire-hit recycling centre at Mile Cross, Norwich, is expected to reopen in midAugust. The centre has been closed since the blaze, on Wednesday July 25. The clean-up has involved removing water and debris left by the fire. Repairs to the roof are being made, and the site will be able to reopen as normal once all the necessary checks are complete. Until then people will be able to continue using the closest recycling centres which are at Ketteringham, just to the south of Norwich off the A11, at Strumpshaw, to the west of the city, or Mayton Wood near Coltishall, to the north of the city. Over the summer all three are open 9am-5pm, seven days a week.
14
Plans for six up-market new homes in the grounds of Victorian, grade two-listed Taverham Hall School have been submitted to Broadland District Council. Langley Prep, at Taverham Hall, needs the cash from selling the land to pay for essential works to restore and repair its historic group of buildings. If approved the six detached homes would be built by Fleur Developments on a site about 600m to the east of the main school buildings, separated by school playing fields, farm land and a dense tree belt. Each would be two-storey, with four
host club - NBA ladies’ county president Sheila O’Hara, NBA secretary and past England international John Ottaway, and Dennis Cousins, a past president of both Bowls England and the NBA. During the 1990s the club built itself a new clubhouse using grants of £54,000 from the National Lottery and £20,000 from the Foundation for Sport and the Arts. It also welcomed lady members for the first time and today’s combined membership stands at about 70. New members are always welcome and anyone interested can ask any committee member for an application form or call 01603 869492.
bedrooms, a large back garden, double garage and driveway with access to Costessey Road via Taverham Park Avenue. The school, which opened in 1921, is sited in just under 100 acres of parkland and currently educates 320 children from the age of four to 13. It employs 106 people. Any cash left over from restoration would go towards other improvements, including the replacement of the “big school” building – the prefabricated building next to the main hall. The school would like work to start in July 2019.
THE WORKTOP THAT THE WORKTOP FITS ON TOP THAT FITS ON TOP
Skilled craftsmen, craftsmen, lifetime lifetime warranty. warranty. Skilled Skilled craftsmen, lifetime warranty.
SpriSnpg offeorf!freing r! FR RE EE F E Bla
No mess, mess, no no fuss, fuss, no no hassle! hassle!No mess, no fuss, no hassle! No
BF nEccEooBsslainnc laRn in ko sin ndd ttaap aw aan nditta pw h p vweeitrhyeverk it itcchheen kmitchheneev y r kkit makyeov n maakkeeoov er. e r v . e T r . & T C &C C’s ap ’s apply T& ’s app ply ly..
.
HAVE YOUR NEW LOOK IN JUST ONE DAY, CALL NOW!
7 Appleyard, Holt, Norfolk, 6AR | 01263 712 362DAY, | www.granitetransformations.co.uk HAVE YOUR NEW LOOK INNR25 JUST ONE CALL NOW! Unit 2a, Woodland Park Ind Est, Shortthorn Rd, Stratton Strawless, NR10 5NU
Appleyard, Holt, Holt, Norfolk, Norfolk, NR25 NR25 01603 6AR || 755 01263 712 362 || www.granitetransformations.co.uk www.granitetransformations.co.uk 019 712 | www.granitetransformations.co.uk 77 Appleyard, 6AR 01263 362
Summer at...
DIXONS SHOPPING CENTRE OVER 20 SHOPS UNDER ONE ROOF
So many reasons to come & visit us... • Norwich T- Shirt Printer • Cards and Gifts • Wedding & Funeral Flowers • Pet Shop, Bird Seed & Feeders • Picture Framing • Holiday Luggage • Stationery Shop • Cookshop • Michael’s Jewellery & Watches • Carpets and Flooring • Combat Action Games & BB Guns • Shoes, Festival Boots & Footwear • Crafts, Gifts, Jigsaws & Crystals
Take a break in the Coffee Shop!
Don’t forget we also have; • Florist • Clothing Alterations • Dog Grooming • Shoe Repairs • Chair & Table Hire • Homebrew • Key Cutting & Engraving • Jewellery & Watch Repairs • Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs • Web Design & SEO • Godstone Decorators
157 - 159 Reepham Road, Norwich NR6 5PA 01603 429186 • www.dixoncentre.co.uk
Large FREE Car Park 15
IDM PLUMBING & HEATING
“Your local tyre, battery & exhaust specialist”
Plumbing Maintenance – Repair – Installations Water Softener Installation – Service – Repair Oil Boiler Servicing – Breakdowns – Repairs – Commissioning – Tanks 07557 419730 / 01603 872321 Iain.IDMplumbing@gmail.com
www.draytontyres-norwich.co.uk
Tyres for cars, motorcycles, vans, caravans, trailers, mowers, barrows etc.
Approved Installer
Fed up with hard water?
Then have Norfolk Water Softeners Ltd install the Twintec S3 twin cylinder, non-electric, very small, meter controlled, highly efficient, user friendly, block salt softener under your kitchen sink.
Official agents for Twintec water softeners in Norfolk. 10 year guarantee, reliable, British made machines. We also supply water filters, mixer taps, servicing & repairs. Call Tony for a FREE survey & quote on 01603 860499 or 07792 021860 www.watersoftenersnorfolk.co.uk
Also... Batteries Exhausts Laser wheel alignment Balancing Puncture repairs
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 8.00am - 1.00pm
FREE TYRE AND BATTERY CHECK Waiting room with refreshments available Most major credit cards accepted
01603 260777 | draytontyres@btinternet.com
Unit 16, Drayton Ind. Estate, Taverham Road, Drayton NR8 6RL
rated 5 stars on
16
Police urge 9pm safety checks
LINE-UP: Taverham Seeonee Cubs learn how to use a kayak.
Scouts enjoy the great outdoors Glorious weather meant the 1st Taverham Scout Group’s Seeonee Cubs spent the whole summer term outdoors. Meetings included campfires and backwoods cooking, navigation, den building and pitching tents, archery and shooting and several meetings incorporating the cubs’ GoGoHares challenge badge. The cubs also enjoyed a day of water-based activities at C.O.W.S (Cubs on Water Saturday) at the Mike Thurston Centre in North Walsham. Half the day was spent on the lake either kayaking or rafting, with all cubs achieving their Paddle Sports and Time on the Water badges. The second half was spent learning about water CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: Taverham Beavers meet a few cows.
purification, making water rockets and playing teambuilding/problem-solving games all incorporating the water theme. The cubs enjoyed cooling off in the water on a very hot and sunny day. Taverham Beavers enjoyed their first Damboree camp at Taverham. They hiked down Mack’s Lane and spent a great time at the allotments and the farm. They made fruit kebabs for tea, thanks to Drayton Tesco which supplied the fruit. The day ended with fun round the campfire before bed. The group is still seeking adult volunteers with vacancies for chairman and group scout leader. For information on these roles email Ian on iancolman39@gmail.com.
Norfolk’s police are encouraging Drayton and Taverham residents to get in the habit of completing a 9pm security routine. The idea comes after the incredible success of a concept launched in Pasco County, Florida, USA, which asks the public to check certain things around their home at a designated time. Inspector Ed Brown, who suggested adopting the idea, said: “It’s simple really – set a reminder on your phone for 9pm and when it goes off do some checks around the house. “We know that some criminals are opportunistic, looking for that quick and easy win. By completing the #9PMRoutine residents are making life so much harder for offenders. This will ultimately result in a reduction in crime.” Drayton and Taverham residents are asked to lock the following as part of the routine: vehicles (and remove valuable items), windows, doors, and outbuildings. To take part in the 9pm routine, message @NorfolkPolice and use #9PMRoutine.
ACHIEVEMENT: Beaver Aston Betts receives his bronze award.
New leader for council Shaun Vincent (pictured) has been elected as leader of Broadland District Council. He replaces Andrew Proctor who stepped down following his election as leader of Norfolk County Council. Councillor Vincent, who represents Plumstead, has been a member of the cabinet as portfolio holder for planning since 2012, and a district councillor since 2007.
17
directory aerials & satelLites
Rob Dix Bus.Card Front.pdf builders
jb Postle electrical retailer
Aerials & Satellite Dishes Installed TVs Wall Mounted
07786 313634
1
22/12/2014
09:15
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
builders
T: 01603 261561 M: 07775 644930 E: robdix05@gmail.com
www.robdixbuilder.com
Fully Qualified & Insured
carpentry
The Flat Roofing Specialist Fibreglass system with a 25 year guarantee High performance felt system inc 15 year guarantee Extension, dormas, garages, balconies and more! UPVC Fascias Guttering etc...
Free quotes We can safely remove asbestos roofing and replace with a flat roof felted system
A.GOODRUM ROOFING 01603 400105 | 07756504928
Bidwell CARPENTER & JOINER
Phil
acupuncture
Over 25 Years Exp.
rvice. A friendly, trusrnteitudrese , doors, Bespoke fitted fu s & shelves, windows, cupboard h more! wardrobes and muc
07500 008 014
www.bidwell-joinery.co.uk info@bidwell-joinery.co.uk
cleaners
GUTTER CLEANING WE ALSO CLEAN WINDOWS, FASCIAS AND CONSERVATORY ROOFS
VERY HIGH STANDARDS AND GREAT SERVICE MEMBERS OF THE WINDOW CLEANING FEDERATION
C&S Cleaners
PRESSURE WASHING NORFOLK
PATIOS, DRIVEWAYS ETC PRESSURE WASHED USIng THE lATEST EQUIPMEnT On smaller jobs, NO NEED TO TAP INTO YOUR WATER SUPPLY as we bring our own
S J NYE - CALL 01603 868014 / 07717185767 delivery people
dog grooming
Fancy getting paid to take a stroll? *
*And deliver our magazines at the same time...
We need delivery people for rounds in your local area. Must be over 13 years.
Please call 01263 731520 or email distribution@justregional.co.uk 18
Dog Grooming by Sarah Grooms from £20 depending on size
PATIOS FROM £48 DRIVEWAYS FROM £96
City & Guilds Trained • First Aid Trained
01603 927356 or 07786 757371 Find me on Facebook: Dog Grooming by Sarah
se?
ti Want to adver
our business To advertise y agazines in any of our m 520 call 01263 731 ising@ or email advert .uk justregional.co
(RE-SAnDIng OPTIOn AVAIlAblE)
Call Rob on 07771 704 229 Email: candscleaners@btconnect.com
Find us on Facebook under Pressure Washing norfolk
domestic appliance repairs
Fast efficient service to most makes of Washing Machines - Dryers Cookers Fridges - Freezers - Dishwashers FREE CALL OUT
Call Jon Mob: 07747 063210 • 01603 441748 www.jstappliancerepairs.com
electrical services
fascias & guttering
GROARKE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
FIT IT AND FORGET IT!
All electrical work undertaken Sockets Lights Showers RCD Consumer Units etc...
Rated 9.5/10 in 400 + online reviews
NO Leaks • NO Damp • NO Rot • NO Maintenance
Covering Norwich & surrounding areas A local, reliable and fully qualified service NO JOB TOO SMALL
01603 872049
For a free survey call Anglia Roofline on Or email info@angliaroofline.co.uk www.angliaroofline.co.uk
01603 870887 or 07841 040046 (Based in Lenwade)
footcare
garden services
Edward Boardman
M WOODS Fencing & Landscaping
LOCAL FOOT HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Providing complete foot care in the comfort of your own home. 5 DAYS A WEEK Treatments include: • Corn/Hard Skin Removal • Other Foot Treatments • Long Nails Cut T: 01603 737452 M: 07765 893913 E: edboardman@googlemail.com W: www.edboardmanfoothealth.co.uk
marketing & design
FASCIA BOARDS, SOFFITS & UPVC GUTTERING
All types of Fencing & Gates
1st Choice TREE CARE & LANDSCAPES
Pergolas & Decking
TREE FELLING & PRUNING LANDSCAPING FENCING PAvING & DRIvEWAyS TURFING & GRAvEL
Groundworks & Driveways General Maintenance & much more!
Call Macauley 07721 734362 01603 754665 (evenings)
Call today for a free quote
motoring services
MORGAN’S
FULLy INSURED OvER 15yRS ExPERIENCE
CALL PAUL ON 01603 857262 or 07884 368294 3 BAWBURGH ROAD, EASTON, NORWICH NR9 5ED
nursery schools "Children & flouristhrive h"
g is "Tepaircahtiinonal" ins
Motor Engineers
VEHICLE REPAIR DEPOT EST 1947
NURSERY
Quality servicing & repairs
Philosophy and Forest School Led Nursery Ofsted outstanding in all areas • Nursery of the year 17-18
Over 70 years of service to the Motorist
Graphic DesiGn
MOT testing station catering for cars & light commercials including older models
Marketing CaMpaigns
54 Fakenham Road, Drayton NR8 6PT
Flyers
printing Business carDs BranDinG MobiLe phone apps soCiaL Media Corporate Literature loGos photographY Banners & siGns
tonicboost You provide the vision, we provide the solution
01263 731520 • info@tonicboost.co.uk
www.dandelionsnorfolk.com dandelionsnorfolk@gmail.com
Telephone: 01603 867292
painting & decorating
Rob White
Painting and Decorating Services Interior & Exterior Free Estimates Property Maintenance Over 30 Years Experience
Tel: 01603 429294 Mob: 07771600895
storage
For children aged 2-6 Open 49 weeks of the year 8am-4.30pm Teacher to child ratio of 1:2 / 1:6 All sessions led by qualified teachers, chickens, and a Therapy dog!
telecoms
TELEPHONE ENGINEER DON’T RISK PAYING HIGH BT CALL OUT CHARGES!
FOR WIRING FAULTS OR BROADBAND PROBLEMS NEW/SHIFT EXTENSIONS IN HOME OR OFFICE LOCAL, INDEPENDENT ENGINEER OFFERS PROMT SERVICE AT 1/2 BT PRICES
CALL 07885 297213
D.B. DECOR. INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DECORATOR
OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE
CITY & GUILDS FULLY INSURED ALL WORK GUARANTEED REFERENCES AVAILABLE
PHONE DAVID ON
01603 527152 | 07715120394 11 ELIZABETH CLOSE, SPROWSTON, NORWICH NR7 8QH
se?
ti Want to adver
our business To advertise y agazines in any of our m 520 call 01263 731 ising@ or email advert .uk justregional.co
www.telecomengineering.co.uk
19
Wednesday 15 August - Saturday 15 September Eves 7.30pm, Mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm Box Office: (01603) 63 00 00 Tickets: £8 - £60.00 Book online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL
