be left. Thank you to those conscientious residents who are personally cutting these areas.
Hollow Lane/ Field Dalling road island This has been reduced in size by about two feet due to motorists driving over it. To maintain the island at this junction and thereby prevent accidents the Parish Council has asked Highways for a more substantial deterrent to inconsiderate motorists.
Parish Clerk HMRC now requires us to be an employer, so being responsible for our Clerk’s income tax. Up to now all Parish Clerks have been self employed and responsible for their own tax and National Insurance liabilities. This change will require extra book keeping etc. which could result in an increase to our costs. Our MP, Mr Norman Lamb, has contacted HMRC on our behalf, hoping to help us with this problem but with no result as yet.
Tel: 830 605 or to Margaret Freeth at Old Manor Barn Tel: 830 561. Thank you.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
Lighting
Sunday 13th. November 10.50 am
The residents of St Mary’s and The Cornfield have had a letter from NCC asking for views regarding the switching off of their street lights from midnight to 5 am. This is being done in the name of cutting costs and saving the planet. A straw poll revealed as many in favour as were against, so we guess NCC will turn them off.
This will be the only service in Langham on this day.
LANGHAM CRAFT FAIR 30th and 31st July Thirty-five hand-picked stall holders enjoyed two days of sunshine for the Fair. Many knew each other (and me) which added camaraderie and fun and there was a great atmosphere. The “posh” tombola provided the gambler with many chances and the wonderful refreshments, organised and made by Jan and Gill, lived up to our high expectations. Thank you both. Many people commented on the quality and variety of handmade goods on sale. This was epitomised by a comment from our Church Warden, who thought the Fair was excellent. “I spent far too much money”! Thanks are once again due to our team of furniture removers and my own helpers. The Fair realised a profit of £1949.66 for Langham Church Building Trust. Pauline Bartlett
Speedwatch/ cross roads No action during the period of the church cross roads realignment, due to the fact that the works were the best form of speed reduction we could have. However it was noticeable that as soon as the work was finished speeding motorist were in evidence. As to the cross roads themselves, it was felt that a great improvement had been achieved in having the STOP line further into the Holt road, giving better and therefore safer views of on-coming traffic. The new pavement has also improved pedestrian safety.
Parish Room In being asked to financially support its refurbishment, the LPC has decided to consider a contribution to the annual running costs, not a lump sum payment. The amount will be decided at the annual finance meeting of the LPC in October.
Street Fayre
F.O.L ROUNDERS 2011
The LPC is keen that the 2012 Street Fayre takes place as it benefits the village and local businesses. To enable this requires a lot of support so we appeal to you all to help in some way. Please contact Dave Curtis Tel: 830 535.
Over seventy people gathered on 11th August at the Langham playing field for the annual Rounders event, organised by the Friends of Langham. After some concern about the weather it turned out to be a pleasant evening. While half who gathered drank wine and watched from their chairs, the other half played two rounds of rounders, excellently organised by John Hughes. All age groups participated and the evening was a renowned success. Burgers and sausages at the barbeque were a sell out! A splendid evening all round - here's to next year! Friends of Langham Committee.FOL Rounders 2011
Police Report PC Jason Pegden reported one crime of an attempt to cut away the money box from our telephone box. Fortunately they were disturbed but damage was done. The Police though have evidence and hope to find the offenders. John Hope. Chairman, Langham Parish Council
LANGHAM PARISH COUNCIL Verge grass cutting The verges at road junctions will still be cut by the Highways dept. of Norfolk County Council at no cost to us but that on The Green, Pound and remaining verges would
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