Homeworks are a local family run business from Dereham.
Managing Director Carl Amos MNEAE went to school in Scarning and Dereham and has been an Estate Agent for over 25 years. He prides himself in customer service and always gives his all to Sellers and Buyers alike.
Homeworks are the only Dereham Agent who are recognised under Norfolk County Council’s ‘Trusted Trader Scheme’ and offer many additional services that other agents do not, including out of hours call diversions if there is ever an emergency.
We understand that moving can be a stressful time but want to reassure our clients that Homeworks are there to take care of everything from start to finish.
If you would like to know more – Please call Carl directly on (01362) 65 44 44
I have been the Mayor of Dereham since May 2022 and I must state that I am so proud to hold this distinguished office and the support of all the Town Councillors.
Dereham is situated in the heart of our beautiful County of Norfolk and I feel it is one of the best towns in Norfolk for its Heritage. This includes the Mid Norfolk Railway, Bishop Bonner Cottage, The Dereham Windmill, St Withburger Well, and Gressenhall Rural Life Museum to say just a few .
The Town has now just purchased some land to be able to have our own Country Park, also the Town Council has gone into a partnership with Breckland District Council to upgrade the Queen Mother’s Garden in the town Centre which will be opened in November 2022.
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Dereham has so much to offer our youth with an indoor Bowling complex, Skate park, and a Swimming Pool with all sports amenities.
Visitors will find a good variety of large Stores and local Businesses in the town centre, we are so proud to have kept our Town Car Parking Free of charge for our Visitors and Community.
Dereham is a Market Town where we are very pleased to welcome our visitors to come and see all the things it has to offer for themselves - they will be made most welcome.
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The current Town councillors for Dereham are listed below. If you wish to make contact with any councillor, please do so using the contact details provided. Councillor register of interests can be found on Breckland Council’s website.
Hugh King - Mayor of Dereham 07867 522769
Philip Morton - Deputy Mayor 01362 696758 philipmorton106@gmail.com
Amy-Jane Brooks 07539 366891 amyjanebrooks87@gmail.com
Christopher Bunting 07496 398001 christopherbunting77@gmail.com
Harry Clarke 01362 696229 | 07956 884461 h.e.j.clarke@btinternet.com
Kendra Cogman cllrkcogman@gmail.com
Phillip Duigan 01362 692443 phillip.duigan@norfolk.gov.uk
Stuart Green 07897 717752 Stuartgreen2@yahoo.co.uk
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Alan Greenwood
councilloralangreenwood@gmail.com
Hannah Jones-Seymour hannaheleanorjones94@gmail.com
Linda Monument 01362 694670 linda.monument@breckland.gov.uk
Thomas Monument tfcmonument@aol.com
Dereham Town Council Assembly Rooms Rüthen Place Dereham Norfolk NR19 2TX
Clerk to the Council: Antony Needham
For General Enquiries: 01362 693821 generalenquiries@derehamtowncouncil.org
1) A great day out for all the family, on normal running days, up to two children can travel free when accompanying a full fare paying adult
2) Take a journey with heritage steam and diesel trains in carriages from a variety of eras in railway history.
3) At Dereham, take a look through our Gift Shop, nostalgic Tea Room and our Museum.
4) Visit Dereham and Wymondham to explore the sights and sounds of the two charming market towns.
5) Take a step back in time and feel what railway journeys were like in years gone by.
6) Experience on-train catering on our special dining trains.
7) Enjoy a great evening with our excellent Special Event days including The Polar Express Train Ride.
8) Enjoy evenings of music on our Jazz Trains.
9) Make dreams come true on our Driver Experience Days.
10) Your visit supports the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust.
Dereham Windmill is a Grade 2 listed windmill and one of the last in the Dereham district. It was built in 1835 and is a five storey brick tower mill with a boat shaped cap winded by a six bladed fantail.
Rescued from dereliction in the 1980’s, the mill was recently restored as an exhibition centre. Every month there is a new exhibition by local schools, artists and other organisations.
The windmill is set in extensive dog friendly grounds and are connected to a number of rural walks in and around the Dereham area.
The windmill is open to the public March to December from 10am till 3pm every Friday and Saturday.
We are lucky to have a great team of volunteers who support and help with events, fund raising and the daily running of our beautiful windmill.
The Partea Hut tearoom serves a wide range of refreshments from Wednesday to Saturday 10am till 3pm
We would like to give our thanks to a few people - firstly to the businesses who have paid to advertise in this magazine, please support your local businesses as it can be a case of ‘use them or lose them’.
Secondly thank you to Hugh King, Mayor of Dereham, for his help and support, and thirdly to the local clubs, societies and churches who have sent us information and photos to be included to help the local community.
We hope you all enjoy reading your new Town Guide and find the information useful. If you would like to be included and missed out this time, we will be publishing another one in October 2023.
Thank you again and we wish you all a happy and prosperous year ahead!
From The Dereham Town Guide team.
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Sandringham Royal Parkland will be transformed for the third year, as the woodlands are brought to life after dark for the festive season.
Following two highly successful years, visitors will encounter new creative installations set to ambient seasonal music and magical light play on the mile long trail.
Eye catching landmarks to look out for on this year’s trail include ‘Ice Storm’ stretching 90 metres along ‘The Vista’ in the Royal Parkland.
Visitors can walk through the installation to fully immerse themselves, featuring two arches in a sea of changing colour. lighting up the night sky.
Food & drink vendors will add to the experience with fire pits to toast marshmallows nestled at a midway point, along with the vintage fairground for visitors to enjoy at the end of the trail.
For every booking made for Luminate events across the UK, event organisers Luminate Live will donate to fund tree planting projects through Ecologi, an environmental conservation organisation.
Luminate Live organiser Daniel Maycock commented: ‘We are really excited to bring our magical event back to Sandringham again for the third year. It’s a stunning setting and perfect for an enchanting light trail.’
The Visitor Enterprise Manager at Sandringham added: ‘We are delighted to host a third year of the festive family event at Sandringham. The combination
of the beautiful setting at Sandringham Royal Parkland and the magical lighting is a wonderful experience that brightens up the darkest of winter evenings!’
Entry to the Winter Light Trail is via advanced timed entry tickets, with slots available every 15 minutes from 4.15pm – 8.30pm.
Tickets are now on sale: www.luminatesandringham.com Sandringham Estate Shop
The Trail will take approximately 60 - 90 minutes depending how long visitors dwell along the way.
A full list of FAQ’s can also be found on the Luminate Live website.
Visitors will be directed to a designated event parking area by signage and stewards. Parking is free for the light trail for up to 2.5 hours.
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Dereham is a lively market town in the heart of Norfolk and has a considerable range of shops, eateries, restaurants and leisure facilities - whether you are after a night at the cinema, a game of bowling, a spot of tennis or a dip in the pool, Dereham has it covered. A market is held in the main market place every Tuesday and Friday, and there are several large free to use car parks around the town.
Local attractions include the Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham Windmill, Bishop Bonner’s Cottage and the War Memorial Hall. There are several large events on throughout the year - including the fantastic Dereham Carnival and Blues Festival.
We are very lucky to be surrounded by beautiful countryside and many attractive footpaths. In 2016 Dereham proudly secured Walkers are Welcome accreditation, joining the national family of over 100 towns and villages. Walkers can get a free pack of 14 walk guides from the town’s library, or our offices in the Assembly Rooms. Alternatively you can download them from the website, www.derehamwaw.org.uk.
Dereham is twinned with Caudebec-LesElbeuf in France, and the German town of Rüthen.
Farnell Clarke are an award winning digital first accountancy group with offices in Dereham and across Norfolk and Suffolk, and clients across East Anglia and London.
In 2021 we acquired the highly respected chartered accountancy firm Haworth & Co and its great team of accounting experts, and we hope you have seen our refreshed office on Market Place. We are Xero and Sage experts, delivering first class accounting, compliance, tax, accounting software, outsourcing and advisory services to our business and private clients both old and new in Dereham and the surrounding towns and villages.
Dereham Baptist Church is a community of more than 200 people which has been at the heart of Dereham for over 200 years
Our church seeks to enrich the lives of the wider community by meeting people’s needs.
We expect to bring transformation into our community and those that live and work here through compassion, care and practical action.
We want to make a difference to the quality of people’s lives particularly if they are disadvantaged, disconnected and disillusioned. We feel called to bridge the gaps appearing and growing in the social fabric of our town and surrounding community. We believe we should contribute to our broader community life, helping to make Dereham a great place to live and work
Dereham Baptist Church is a community of more than 200 people which has been at the heart of Dereham for over 200 years
Our church seeks to enrich the lives of the wider community by meeting people’s needs.
We expect to bring transformation into our community and those that live and work
here through compassion, care and practical action.
We want to make a difference to the quality of people’s lives particularly if they are disadvantaged, disconnected and disillusioned. We feel called to bridge the gaps appearing and growing in the social fabric of our town and surrounding community. We believe we should contribute to our broader community life, helping to make Dereham a great place to live and work
Church Office open Monday - Friday 9-12 01362 695221 / 07749542059
office@derehambaptist.org www.derehambaptist.org
Julie Mann Office Administrator
The grade 1 listed Parish Church dates to the 12th century but there has been a place of worship on the site from 654 when St Withburga founded a community here.
In the churchyard is St Withburga’s Well, the traditional site of her burial. According to tradition the well sprung up after her body was stolen. The present building took its final in around 1500. Work then began on the detached bell tower.
It contains one of the largest fonts in the county, an early screen from Oxborough church, and Tudor painted ceilings in the transepts. It is the burial place of the poet William Cowper who collaborated with John Newton in writing hymns and campaigning against the slave trade. In the churchyard is the grave of Jean de Narde, a French PoW, who was shot on escaping from the Bell Tower in 1799.
The church is open daily for peace, prayer and sanctuary and is well worth a visit.
Worship happens at 8 am and 9.30 am every Sunday with a midweek service every Wednesday at 10.00 am.
St Nicholas’ Church is part of the Dereham & District Team Ministry which covers the parishes of
Dereham, Scarning, Swanton Morley, Hoe, Beetley and East Bilney, Shipdham and Bradenham.
For enquires about Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please call the clergy.
Team Rector: The Revd Canon Paul Cubitt 01362 694107 teamrector.dereham@gmail.com
Team Vicar:The Revd Laura Purnell 07385 699682 revlaurapurnell@gmail.com
JDT Music Academy is a purpose built music and arts facility based on Rashes Green Industrial Estate in Dereham.
We’ve been providing a variety of music services to people of all ages and abilities from across our local communities for over 20 years!
We strongly believe that music is an incredibly powerful tool, particularly in the support of our health and wellbeing, that has limitless benefits and should be accessible to all.
Here’s what makes us special:
• We have a vibrant team of specialist and experiencedtutors who work tirelessly to provide a unique and tailored experience to suit every individual.
• Our newly renovated studio provides a safe and calm learning environment and is open and accessible throughout the year.
• As well as welcoming private clients, we work closely with children, young people and adults through Norfolk County Council’s Children’s Services, Education Department and Adult Social Services as well as the NHS,providing alternative education provision and day services.
• We have a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator who works alongside our clients, their families and our team to ensure students receive the best level of service to suit their needs.
• We provide services to local schools, organisations and charities across the county, from regular classes to oneoff special events and team-building opportunities.
•We’re based just off the A47, with ample parking and within walking distance of the nearest bus stop and town centre. What services do we provide?
• Instrumental Tuition, including Drums, Piano & Keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Vocals and Saxophone.
• Graded Music Syllabus & Exams -
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Trinity College, Rockschool and ABRSM.
• Songwriting & Music Productionlessons and courses available for individuals and groups. Support providedfor students undertaking GCSE’s, BTEC, ALevels.
• Signalong Training - a key word, signsupported communication system based on British Sign Language which is predominantly used to assist those with communication difficulties.
• Arts Award - a nationally recognised and accredited range of arts-based qualifications suitable for children and young adults.
• Shooting Stars - A taste of theatre for adults with disabilities, where performing, singing, acting and music help to develop communication, social and emotional skills.
• Music Makes Me - A weekly music and movement workshop designed specifically for adults with learning difficulties and physical difficulties.
• KitFit - A high energy drumming class for beginners up, great for increasing the heartrate, letting off steam and improving mental health and wellbeing.
• RockavoX - Our community rock and pop choir for adults based in Dereham and Swaffham. Everyone welcome. No auditions or music reading skills required.
• MinivoX - Our Children’s vocal group, building confidence and making new friends through the joy of singing together!
• Musical Minds - An innovative choir designed specifically for sufferers of Dementia and stroke along with their carers, family and friends.
• Smash-It Courses -Intense, week-long instrumental courses running through the school holidays that focus on gaining your grade within a week!
Our doors are always open and we would love to welcome you on a tour of the studio! Please do get in touch if you’d like any further information about our facilities and services.
01362 694817 | office@jdtmusic.co.uk facebook.com/jdtmusicacademy
Opened in 1983 by the Queen Mother herself, this area is a peaceful green area in the centre of Dereham.
In 2022, to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, Breckland District Council and Dereham Town Council are making improvements to the garden which will include a games board, wheelchair accessible paths, and a new planting bed.
Pictured Above: (L-R) Marcus Glover from CGM group contractors, Cllr Alison Webb from Breckland Council and Cllr Hugh King, Mayor of Dereham show off the new Queen Mother’s Garden design plans - Credit: Breckland Council
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Meet at Scouthaven, Shipdham Road, Toftwood, Dereham NR19 1PU
Beavers 6 – 8 years
Cubs 8 – 10 years Scouts 10 – 14 years
Explorers 14 – 18 years
Contact Group scout leader –Hannah Ponder – 07926 291390
Website – 2ndderehamscouts.org.uk
Rainbow, Brownie & Guide units in Mattishall.
Rainbow and Brownie units in Beeston and Swanton Morley. Guide unit in North Elmham
Rainbows aged 4-7 yrs, brownies aged 7-11, Guides 10-14yrs, rangers aged 14-18. To register girls or to volunteer visit www.Girlguiding.org.uk/interested
Open to non-military as well as Veterans, they are keen to welcome more visitors and members.
They meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm at Toftwood Social Club on Shipdham Road.
This is a very active and friendly branch that organises social events and outings, as well as regular speakers on various topics.
The members are a good mix of ladies and gentlemen of all ages.
Why not go along to meet new people and make new friends?
For further information contact Hugh King, Chairman, Tel 07867522769 or Email h.king595@hotmail.co.uk
“...why not go along to meet new people & make friends?”
Dereham Heritage Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with three main areas of activity:
We provide displays for Bishop Bonner’s Cottage Museum, the town museum housed in the Town Council’s building. We also provide the volunteer staff to enable the Museum to open to the public - the Museum is open usually on Fridays and Saturdays from May to September.
We look after the Town’s Archive Centre, which holds documents, photographs and artefacts relevant to the history of Dereham and a 5 mile radius around. The Archive can be opened to anyone wanting to use its resources, by prior arrangement. We are in the process of recording all of our collection to make it easier for people to know what we have.
We arrange monthly talks about items of local history interest. These talks are on the second Wednesday of every month. Visitors are charged £3 (which includes tea/ coffee and biscuits) to attend - members pay just £1.
Membership of the Trust, which runs from March to the following February, costs £12 for a single member, £20 for two people at the same address. New members joining between September and December can do so at half price, while those joining in January and February retain membership until the end of February in the following year.
More information about the Trust can be found at http://www.derehamhistory. com/.
Opened in May 2022 by Ian Odgers and Leanne Jarman, this centre has quickly become a vital hub for refugees from Ukraine, not just in Dereham but also from other areas. Although originally set up for this purpose, it has become a support centre for anyone in need.
It all began when Ian was watching what was happening to people due to the invasion of Ukraine and decided he wanted to help them in some way. After some initial phone calls he was given a contact at the Ukrainian embassy who gave him permission to deliver donations into their drop hub.
On Monday 28 February Ian put a post out on Facebook asking if any businesses in Norfolk would become a local drop hub for donations and this is when Leanne, who is the Community Champion at Morrisons Dereham, became involved by offering to put a cage in Morrisons car park for donations.
By Monday evening Morrisons car park was at a standstill due to so many local people wanting to give donations so they decided to have a lorry parked there in the car park to cope with the flood of donated items.
By Tuesday evening Ian had organised 18 drop centres in surrounding areas and the first lorry was quickly filled and left for the Ukraine.
Ian and Leanne then decided to take things further by looking for a building that could be used to set up a shelter for refugees in the area. After enquiring about an empty shop unit (the former M&Co unit), they received the amazing news from the owners of the building, Dencora, that they would allow them to use the unit free of charge and they would even include the electricity costs.
On 6 May 2022 the centre opened and Ian and Leanne have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local Dereham community
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and businesses in their help to supply furniture and essential items for people in need.
The centre is now fully functioning with a ‘classroom’ area where English lessons are taught twice a day on 2 days a week, the People Abroad team from Norfolk County Council are there on a Friday, as are the local library and other organisations. There is a baby/toddler play area and an area for older children. There is also a café area for local refugees to come together and make new friends. Leanne has now become involved with helping to find and liaise with local families who would like to host Ukrainian families.
When new refugee families arrive they are welcomed by volunteers at the centre and usually arrive with their only belongings in a bag – a new family actually arrived on the day we visited to write this feature. At the centre they are provided with a welcome pack plus other essentials such as clothes, toiletries, bedding and food. This is a safe place for them and many of them refer to the centre as their new home.
The Dereham Ukraine Aid Centre is quickly evolving into an aid centre for anyone in need and at the time of going to print is about to change its name to the Dereham Aid Centre.
If you would like to visit the centre the opening times are Wednesday 10 – 3.30pm, Friday 10 – 4.30pm or by appointment. The address is Old M&Co Shop, Unit 2, Wrights Walk, Dereham NR19 1TR.
If you would like to help support the centre, please contact Ian Odgers on 07540792050. The situation changes constantly and he will be able to give you up to date information.
You can also follow their Facebook page Dereham Ukraine Aid Centre for up to date information.
This centre and the incredible work and support that takes place there would not be possible without the support and generosity they receive.
Ian and Leanne would like to give special thanks to Dencora for the use of the building and the support they give them, the local Dereham community and businesses, Love Dereham, and the
27th Feb the news broke my heart, I needed to act but where do you start? Social media, the internet, searches galore, I had made some progress but still needed more
Things started to happen as day turned to night, We needed a way to help with their plight. Contacts were made and so I reached out Leanne was the first to answer the shout.
The infamous cage that filled at a pace, I recall the picture with a smile on my face. Back then I am sure that we just did not know, Just how big this so quickly would grow.
18 drop centres to take all donations
Lorries being loaded at several locations TV crews and public attention
No sleep that first week is sure worth a mention.
Just trying to help those people in need Caused by one sick man and his desire for greed.
Lorries were gone but they need help more How can we support those that were now fleeing war?
A road trip, an idea, discussions were had, Just for one moment I thought us both mad, But we can do this, our guests will have needs, I still see the news and still my heart bleeds.
Locations is sorted, a room kitted out, I knew we could do it, I never had doubt. Cake, fruit and drinks we serve with a smile, The warmth from the guests make it all so worth while.
We try to make a difference, the volunteers in the team,
But still in my head I have this one dream, Where the world lives as one and none of them fight
I’ll go back to my dream now and just say Good Night.
The Love Dereham charity has trustees from many churches in Dereham and volunteers not just from churches but also the wider community.
We run the Community Fridge at the back of Green Pastures Community Hub and though doors don’t open until 10.00, up to twenty of those in need queue for an hour before. Volunteers now serve refreshments to the Fridge queue and the need is so apparent that we are also working on creating a Social Supermarket, to provide food and other household essentials at reduced prices to those whose budgets are restricted.
Love Dereham’s vision also includes a children’s clothing bank, energy conservation teaching, and general advice. Our team is also looking towards establishing a Life Skills type course, where help is offered on wiser shopping and cooking skills and assistance with budgeting and financial control.
Though we can take action on many aspects of our vision by using existing resources, a Social Supermarket, Children’s Clothing Bank, laundrette, shower facilities and other initiatives will need a dedicated building. Conversations have taken place with local politicians at every level about the use of a building in our town, where many types of support can be found by those in need – the ‘go-to place’ for any help needed. Talks are ongoing and we are very positive that the facility we need will soon be available.
If you have any questions, or would like to help, please contact Athena, our coordinator –hello@lovedereham.org.uk or ring 07749 687981, or our Chair Keith@lovedereham.org.uk
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Dereham Lions are a local service organisation, fundraising and providing support in the area.
We offer grants to children, charities and local groups.
We meet once a month on Wednesdays at 7pm in Etling Green Chapel, NR20 3EY.
Call Jenny 01362 854452 to find out more
For most people Voluntary Norfolk is a charity that gets people from Dereham and beyond into volunteering, but did you know that we offer so much more?
For over 50 years Voluntary Norfolk has been working with people across the county to improve lives and strengthen communities. In 1969 a group of young volunteers formed the organisation, travelling around Norwich, towing a tiny caravan which served as a “volunteer bureau”, from which they encouraged people to volunteer.
Fast forward to 2022 and Voluntary Norfolk are now involved in many projects spanning the breadth of the county:
We are there supporting people when they need help the most through our work with carers, especially young carers, as well as those suffering from loneliness and social isolation;
We are leading new initiatives that enable communities to thrive, such as through Freshly Greated (our community arts venture in Great Yarmouth);
We are there strengthening the VCSE sector by providing training and help recruiting volunteers to charities across the county;
Our employment and skills team have been effective in getting people back into work;
All the time, we have remained committed to building stronger communities through volunteering.
To support our work, we established a trading arm, called CBR Business Solutions, which now provides essential services to over 500 charities and businesses a year. Our clients value the professional but personal and pragmatic approach they receive from our HR Consultants, Payroll and DBS team. We also have the go-to Jobs Board for the latest vacancies within the charity sector in Norfolk.
Operating profits from these professional support services provides an important income stream for Voluntary Norfolk, enabling us to continue working with communities with the most need. When businesses engage our services, they are choosing to make a positive impact on the communities they live in.
If you would like to find out more about CBR Business Solutions or Voluntary Norfolk, please have a look at the websites, where you will find a wealth of information and contact details: www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk www.www.cbrsolutions.org.uk
Walkers are Welcome is a non-profit making Community Interest Company. It’s a nationwide initiative, launched in 2007 to encourage towns and villages to be ‘welcoming to walkers’.
The network has expanded to many locations across the UK that have joined this innovative community-led scheme to benefit from Walkers are Welcome accreditation. For national information, see www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk/.
Dereham became a Walkers are Welcome town in June 2016. This means we strive to:
• be an attractive destination for walkers, with top quality information on local walks;
• offer local people and visitors excellent walking opportunities;
• ensure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are maintained, improved and well signposted;
• contribute to local tourism plans and regeneration strategies;
• promote the health benefits of walking and increase participation; and
• encourage the use of public transport.
Dereham has 41 public rights of way, the wonderful Neatherd Moor and several other open spaces: our walks will show them off to you.
We have prepared 14 full length walks, seven of them starting and ending in the town, the other seven using either the bus or the train (the Mid-Norfolk Railway) to travel out, then walk back.
The walks are generally 6 to 8 miles (2 to 3 hours), though many also have the option of shorter routes for those wanting a little less. We have also prepared a booklet of 7 shorter walks, mostly 4 miles or less.
All of these walks can be downloaded free of charge from our website - see them at www.DerehamWaW.org.uk/walks.html.
Dereham Windmill Quilters have recently added Needlecraft to our name in order to include the many different aspects of sewing, knitting crochet, bag making, embroidery and even recently a demonstration and workshop on making Temari balls, a Japanese craft.
We meet at North Tuddenham Village Hall on 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of the month 7pm - 9pm and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10am - 3pm.
If you are interested in a taster session please contact either 07799 664176, email wentworth11@tiscali.co.uk or 07798 738729, email jennifer9599@hotmail.com
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Meet Dereham - found via the Meet Up App is a friendly inclusive social group, set up to help people locally to make friends and enjoy/share events in and around Dereham (and occasionally Norwich and further afield).
We currently have history tours, cinema nights, quiz nights, Christmas fairs and cafe/ restaurant events planned.
Please check out our details on MeetUp or email for more information (sallyl.jones@hotmail.co.uk). Free to join.
(Photos from recent ghost walk and history walk)
The Methodist Church in Dereham - meeting every Sunday at Trinity Methodist, Theatre Street (10.45am) and Toftwood Methodist, Chapel Lane, (11am).
Both churches have a full programme of regular activities through the week.
We aim to be inclusive of all people and will give you a warm welcome.
Please phone the minister 01362 695582 for more details and to arrange baptisms, weddings or funerals.
We are the Dereham Community Crafters, we offer weekly craft sessions for people of all ages with lots of ongoing projects decorating areas of the town as well as relaxing groups working together on their own or joint projects. Super friendly and welcoming group.
We meet at Dereham Library each Wednesday morning between 10 and 12. No charge for membership or meetings, drinks available for small donation.
Our email is: Derehamcommunitycrafters@mail.com Telephone: 07368 394499
Pride Home Care are recognised as one of South Norfolk’s top home care providers. We have a proven track record, and reputation and are currently rated 9.8 out of 10 by homecare.co.uk reviews also receiving two Top 20 Homecare Awards 2020 and 2021 for being one of the top 20 most recommended Homecare providers in East of England.
You want the best, most reliable care for your loved one so they can stay in their own home with dignity. Pride Home Care is known for using a highly personal approach that tailors a solution for each client that is individual as them.
Families turn to Pride for homecare support, whilst in the South Norfolk area they offer homecare visits.
From night care to simple help at home with the basics such as personal care, meals and medication or providing conversation, they can help you or your family in your quest for independence at home.
Pride Home Care is offering local highly skilled and trained care staff. Enhanced DBS checks, reference checks. CQC registered. Giving you and your loved one peace of mind.
Pride Home Care is an established, professional and very successful family run homecare provider with a proven track record and reputation of delivering care of the highest quality to individuals in their own home across Breckland and South Norfolk.
Their objective is to provide a consistently outstanding quality of care for their Customers, enabling them to continue to live independently in their own home, achieving their desired outcomes, maintaining their quality of life and their lifestyle preferences.
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The company believes care is not about time and task but is about building relationships, with trust, compassion, independence, choice and dignity, as if it were their loved ones receiving care and support.
The flexibility of their homecare service enables their customers to live safely and comfortably in the home they know best.
Here are just some of the benefits you will receive if you decide to join our friendly team at Pride Homecare:
- 35p mileage allowance
- 20p bicycle mileage allowance
- Car, bike and walkers get travel time per hour too !!
All the above is ON TOP of a generous hourly rate with enhanced over time rates, weekends and bank holidays !!!
You will also receive;
•Full time/ part time hours available
•Immediate starts available
•Guaranteed hours contracts available
•Full training, mentoring and shadowing
•Open courses for specialist training available.
•Opportunities available for diplomas in health and social care
•All PPE and uniform costs are covered by us
•Enhanced DBS check
•Company mobile phone
•A flexible rota so you can plan your work life balance
•Immediate guaranteed hours contracts
•28 days paid holiday a year
•Company pension
•Employee perks from Perk Box for being a valued employee
Previous experience in care is desired but not essential as we will support you every step along the way through the Care Certificate to becoming a fully functional member of our team, with full induction training provided as well as shadowing shifts with an experienced member of staff.
We want all of our employees to be the very best that we believe you can be.
If you have a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and are a passionate, caring, dedicated individual wanting to build a rewarding career in the care sector, to make a change in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.
If you like what you hear and looking to start working IMMEDIATELY or to find out more about the roles we offer and the benefits then get in touch by calling our branches.
Christians Against Poverty’s (CAP) Debt Centre in Dereham has been offering free, professional debt counselling to local people since 2019. CAP’s unique face-to-face model means people receive a bespoke service that includes emotional and practical support through their partners, Dereham Baptist Church.
CAP’s Debt Coaches and volunteers are available to talk to you in person and offer practical support alongside our FCA regulated service. CAP will walk with you through the whole process of your debt solution, all the way until you are debt free.
“Before I contacted CAP, I was struggling with bereavement and getting into debt was only adding to my worries. I saw an advertisement from CAP in a local church and I called the number; the Centre Manager called me back straight away.”
“I found the home visits stressful at first, but having a befriender there from the church put me at ease. As we talked through different challenges and how to approach them, I could see that my situation was beginning to improve.”
Rarely does debt stand alone, but is often part of a much bigger story. CAP in Dereham has excellent relationships with other agencies and organisations, so are well placed to signpost, refer and introduce you to other help and support as required.
“I am now debt free! I feel as if a big weight has been taken off my shoulders. I am looking forward to building up some savings again in the future. I truly appreciate all the help and kind understanding that I have received from everyone at CAP, I am so happy to make a fresh start debt free!”
If you are in debt and want to explore how CAP can help, call freephone 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org .
Khushee Street Food is a family run Indian street food company based just outside of Dereham.
We started Khushee as a unique way to bring high quality, authentic small batch curries to rural areas during the times of lockdown.
We are now found serving these delicious dishes all over East Anglia at festivals, weddings, street markets and pop ups.
In the last fortnight Khushee has launched a retail frozen range of our most popular sauces, which is being stocked at several locations throughout Norfolk.
Email khusheestreetfood@gmail.com www.khusheestreetfood.co.uk
Quote Four is an Insurance Brokers, based in Dereham. Founded on providing the very best service, it was the dream for one of the founding directors Jamie Smith who had been involved in the insurance industry for nearly ten years. He partnered with his friend John Murray-Smith and after nearly two years of planning the business opened in March 2015.
They believed there was a requirement for a modern, vibrant, clean, retail brokerage offering. It was their view that clients prefer to deal with their highly personal or complex business insurance requirements on a faceto-face basis.
Quote Four forged business relationships and working partnerships with some of the UK’s largest insurance companies, along with direct access to Lloyds of London market, the world’s central insurance market. This affords Quote Four customers a broad panel of diverse insurance products from which to choose, with the security and capital of the major insurance industry. The company prides itself on finding suitable insurance provision, where other brokers fail.
Quote Four use cutting edge technology from one of the most advanced software companies in the insurance market to provide advanced, brokerage software for their clients. Customers details are kept on ‘military secure’ servers in two parts of the country for extra security, so records are not maintained at the branch office.
Now in their seventh year and after nine months of planning, Quote Four recently moved into their newly refurbished, modern premises, at 36 High Street, Dereham. This new office offers customers a bright, fresh environment, and the business with room to grow. Customers are able to seek the advice from the highly experienced staff, safe in the knowledge that they will be looked after with care.
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Quote Four are able to offer a very broad range of insurance products to meet a vast range of needs. For personal insurance, whether you have a listed property, barn conversion, thatched, terraced house or flat, we are able to offer competitive insurance products for your home. They can provide cover for your standard car, cherished or vintage vehicles, motorbike, or learner drivers.
They can even help those with a few more speeding points than they would like to admit, or most insurance companies want! Caravan, or travel and holiday insurance, legal cover, or breakdown Quote Four are able to place you with some fantastic insurance products, for your peace of mind.
But with many clients wishing to place all their insurance needs with one broker, this range of insurance products extends to their commercial business offering as well. Their diverse client base includes Landlords and property portfolios, management companies, engineering, construction, scaffolders, accountants, or solicitors as well as a stud farm. But exotic or complex requirements are just part of the business, as the company caters for everyone from plumbers and electricians to hairdressers, beauty salons, and taxi firms, so there is very little they are unable to offer.
Quote Four cater for the needs of clients not only in Dereham, but across the country. They have built an enviable reputation within the industry and enjoy the patronage of an ever-increasing client base. Their growth is based on word-of-mouth recommendations and that shows in their Trust Pilot reviews.
But it is Dereham where their core customer base lies, and it is with that conviction that they invested in their new high street presence. The company has some great plans for the future and is looking forward to an exciting new period.
www.QuoteFour.co.uk Office: 01362 698 192 Email: Sales@Quotefour.co.uk
