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Welcome… to the latest edition of THE WROXHAM & COLTISHALL BOOK!

Coming out of lockdown, most of us appear to be appreciating the simple things in life nowadaysmindfulness and wellbeing in particular. Like a lot of people, I’ve been exercising daily and carefully monitoring it all on my whizzy watch - it’s an addictive habit isn’t it?

As daily life slowly reopens, it’s great news for all our hospitality, retail and beauty businesses!

You’ll find lots of thriving local business services inside this magazine. Give them a call and kindly remember to let them know where you spotted their advert. When you choose to ‘Keep Trade Local’ you are directly helping our local economy - Thank you!

As usual, there are lots of ‘Community Events & What’s On’ listings inside this magazine; please check beforehand though. If you’re organising a local event, remember to email us details and we’ll do our best to give you some valuable FREE publicity!

Enjoy June & July!...

Tracey

@TraceyWACBook

What’s Inside…

Page:

8 - Health; Menopause

11 - Beauty; Little Luxuries

13 - Summer Jokes

14 - Recipé; Peach & Passion Fruit Yogurt Ice Cream 16 - Home & Interiors; Add Colour to your Kitchen

20 - Fun Quiz; Thunder & Lightning

32 - Did you Know?

34 - Quiz Page; Word Ladder Sudoku & Codeword

39 - Gardening; Biological Bug Blasting

42 - Wordsearch; Restaurant

42 - Community Events & What’s On

45 - Local Reports

46 - Covid-19 Symptoms

47 - Motoring; Bringing your car out of lockdown

48 - Local Reports

50 - The Rejected Plan; by Chris Weston

51 - Quiz Answers

52 - Business Cards

54 - Advert sizes & fees

54 - Index

This magazine is one of 8,000 copies delivered to residents & businesses in: Wroxham, Hoveton, Horning, Badersfield, Coltishall, Horstead, Stalham, Stalham Green, Sutton, Tunstead, Frettenham, Scottow, Belaugh, Sco Ruston, Ashmanhaugh, Smallburgh, Sloley & Buxton.

THE REJECTED PLAN

By Chris Weston

Although only Norwich Thorpe Railway Station now remains, Norwich once had two more located around its boundary. Norwich (Victoria) was adjacent to today’s Queens Road and Norwich (City) in the Barn Road & Pitt Street area.

By the late 1800’s, the Lynn & Fakenham Railway Company already operated a route from Kings Lynn to Fakenham. But on 21st November 1879, the company announced in the London Gazette, its wish to reach Norwich. To achieve this, a new line from Melton Constable to Heigham just west of the city. Their ‘prize’ would therefore be Norwich (City Station) which eventually opened in December 1882.

But only a year later, on 26th November 1880, they announced a future plan to extend its line still further into the heart of Norwich by promoting The City of Norwich Central Station and Railway. From City station, this would follow the River Wensum on a high embankment, before cutting through the grounds of Norwich Cathedral to reach a terminus mid-way between the Cathedral and the historic Castle Mound. Looking at the diagram below, it seems a likely project?

So on 27th November 1880, a Lynn and Fakenham Railway Company engineer duly attended the monthly Norwich Cathedral Chapter meeting, to explain a new pro-

posal. Its contents revealed that if approved, demolition of the Ethelbert Gate would be necessary for construction of a new railway line. Hence, the future tranquility of Norwich’s Cathedral Close, would vanish, forever!

Meyrick Goulburn, then Dean of Norwich, was immediately outraged and referred to the proposal as "this horrid railway". He could also foresee that not only would the plan remove the Ethelbert Gate (built in 1272 and still used today), but a new river crossing might be necessary near Pull’s Ferry. If passed, the plan also included building a new embankment between 18 & 25 feet high, immediately in front of the gateway, entirely isolating it from the rest of the

precincts and the Close. It would therefore be enclosed in a narrow space between the river and the embankment, entirely destroying all the beauties of the spot which hitherto had been so much appreciated. And after the Dean had denounced the entire scheme in his capacity as Cathedral ‘Guardian’, the engineer withdrew.

So from then onwards and also through most of the following year, he waged the greatest campaign of his career to stop it. Goulburn had seen the plan showing the proposed line but after representations to the Great Eastern Railway Co., thought he’d persuaded the company to withdraw their proposal.

In November 1881 however, the plan was revived and Goulburn sped into action. He requested Mayor Hunter to "consult with the City Council" but after a long and arduous campaign lasting well into 1882, the Bill by which it would go ahead if agreed, was withdrawn and The Close had been saved.

Dean Goulburn may not have realised that also ‘behind the scenes and backing his objection’ strong feelings against it were not confined to Norwich or Norfolk but extended all over the country.

And ever since, people have enjoyed the opportunity to “make tracks” through the Close when walking to or from work, as an alternative to the nearby busy and noisy Prince of Wales Road!

Dean Edward Meyrick Goulburn (1818 – 1897)

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NEATISHEAD COMMUNITY GYM - Friendly, relaxed, affordable, local gym open to all (12+), but especially catering for older age groups and those who are uncomfortable in a commercial gym. Excellent support from experienced instructor. If you want to improve your fitness or mobility, at whatever level, give us a try! Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays 8.30 to 12.30 at New Victory Hall, Neatishead. Ring or text Gary on our FREE TRIAL HOTLINE of 07387 876216, or email gym@victoryhall.info for other enquiries

COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD PRE-SCHOOL - Monday to Wednesday 9.00am to 12pm and 12pm to 3pm, Thursday and Friday 9.00am to 12pm. For 2 years upwards. Held at Coltishall Community Centre, Rectory Road. OFSTED Graded ‘GOOD’. Welcoming all families to join our active playgroup including regular allotment and local primary school visits. Please phone our friendly team: 07539 928124 Charity number: 1164338.

COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD WI meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Church Rooms, Rectory Road. Coltishall at 2.30pm. Details; please phone Rosie Howell on 01603 737762.

HAUTBOIS DISTRICT RANGERS meet alternative Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. We're a small group of girls aged 14+ looking for more people to join us. We do a variety of different activities from camping, to shopping, kayaking to performing! If you're interested or want more information please call Gina 07775 520911.

HORNING ART CLASS is held on Thursday afternoons at 2 o’clock in the Village Hall Annexe. We have an excellent tutor on hand to give guidance or tuition in all media. We are a friendly group with a mixed range of abilities and styles. Interested in joining us ? Please ring Christine Charles on 01692 630751.

POKER - Every Sunday at the Diplomat in Badersfield (RAF Colt) we have a weekly league games for points that qualify you for 3 Regional finals & 3 National final competitions. £3.50 a week registers your points online at The Nuts Poker League. Play starts at 7.30pm see you there! New players welcome.

WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB - English Country Dancing most Fridays at the Church Hall, Wroxham. No membership fee; just £2.00 per night. Beginners welcome! Phone Mick on 01692 404447.

KINGS HEAD QUIZ NIGHT Hoveton Thurs nights at 7.30pm. Still £1 per person admission inclusive of a FREE Quiznighter's Buffet. Max 6 in a team. Winner takes all & Picture Quiz winner leaves with a FREE bottle of wine!

NORTH WALSHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7.30pm at The Annexe, The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham. Details from Secretary, Liz Fiddy, on 01692 582793 or email trevorandliz@talktalk.net

TIDDLERS BABY & TODDLER GROUP Meeting at Horstead Tithe Barn, first and third Wednesday of the month during term time, 9.45 - 11.30am. £2 per family. Lots of lovely toys for children, cuppa and a chat for you. Email: tiddlerstoddlergroup@gmail.com for more info or just come along.

ADULTS DISABLED SOCIAL GROUP Are you physically disabled, bored, and lonely, unable to meet people? Every other Mon from 7pm-11pm. Join us at Ads Group. Darts, Pool, Table Tennis, Board Games, DVD and book swap, music, and loads of friendly chat and fun! Bar with soft drinks, Bar-B-Q’s. Please call Julie Sparkes for details, 07903 974593. In Wroxham, NR12 8UH.

AYLSHAM CHESS CLUB Meets at Aylsham & District Ex-Service & Social Club on Monday evenings during the Sep - Jun season. Contact: David Owen (Club Secretary), Tel: 01263 731327, e-mail: davidowen364@btinternet.com

DEVELOPMENT & AWARENESS groups run by working qualified SNU (Spiritualists' National Union) Mediums. Tuesday mornings at Martham Village Hall 11AM to 1PM. Wednesday evenings at Rollesby Village Hall 7.30PM to 9.30 PM. Two year Healing course also available with Norfolk Healers on Wednesday evenings. Cost £5.00 weekly. Phone Norman 07876 744258 or Melinda 07920 742238.

COMMUNITY CAFÉ AT THE HUB Come and join us for a cuppa, a slice of homemade cake & a chat! We meet every Thursday from 10.30-12pm at Wroxham & Hoveton United Reformed Church (The Hub), 114 Norwich Rd, Wroxham, NR12 8SA. We are open to all and there's no charge.

1st COLTISHALL GUIDES. We are a charitable organisation who deliver broad programmes of activities for the development of young girls and women. The Guide group caters for 10-14 year olds providing them with a safe environment in which they can develop both personally and socially. Email: firstcoltishallguides@gmail.com or contact Claire on 07826 444 046.

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When it comes to pensions, there are a lot of myths floating around and so-called conventional wisdom that actually isn’t so wise after all.

We’re digging into some of the common urban myths and conventional wisdom to explain the facts and give you some clear best practices that you can use to build your retirement strategy.

The State Pension is enough to live off

While this may have been true in the past, it’s simply not the case anymore. The current State Pension allowance is just over £9,000 per year, which for many of us will not really be a significant portion of our retirement income.

The truth is, you need to pursue an active retirement strategy, with other pensions or income streams to add to your State Pension, in order to retire comfortably.

Solely investing in property is a great pension strategy

This is a common myth that we hear a lot. Many people see the idea of buying rental properties later in life as a sensible retirement strategy, to the exclusion of all others.

We’re not saying that buying property is a bad investment. Far from it. But your retirement strategy needs to be more planned out than simply saying you’ll buy a second house later in life.

For a start, you’re missing out on lots of tax benefits from contributions into a pension scheme. Your pension contributions receive tax relief at your marginal rate, so you could be losing out if you’re using money you could contribute to a pension to save up for a second home.

Dispelling Some Common Pension Myths

Plus, when you do buy a second home, you’ll actually end up with a hefty tax bill. Stamp duty, tax on rental income, plus potential capital gains tax if you later sell the property.

While investing in property in a properly thought-out and managed way is definitely an option as one part of a retirement strategy, it’s certainly not enough on its own. Your pension is just for you

Many people believe that their pension pot is just for them, and that they and their partner need to pursue individual retirement strategies.

Now, there is some truth to this one – even with a married couple, each individual’s finances will be different, so there can be a level of individualisation to the strategies.

However, your partner can inherit your pension pot when you die. If you’re under 75, they’ll inherit it tax free, and if you’re over 75 they’ll only pay tax at their marginal rate. So, you can take a collective approach to your retirement strategy, the same as you would for any other financial plan.

Annuities are still the normal pension option

While an annuity offering a guaranteed annual income used to be the typical way many people received their pension, there are now lots more options that are worth exploring.

Many people now set up what’s called a drawdown pension. With this kind of arrangement, you retain your pension fund as it currently stands, rather than selling it to buy an annuity.

Drawdown policies can be complex arrangements, so make sure you speak to a financial adviser before setting them up. But, for many people they can be a more efficient

way of receiving their pension funds.

I can worry about my pension later in life

Probably the most common retirement myth: there’s always time in the future to set up your retirement strategy.

While it’s technically true, it’s an extremely harmful myth that can really hurt people’s ability to save properly for later life.

The earlier you start saving, the better off you’ll be. Even putting a small amount away when you’re younger will set you in far better stead later on, through the magic of compound interest.

You’re far better off getting your pension sorted early and letting your money work for you over the course of your career!

Pensions aren’t enough to retire on so I shouldn’t bother

Our last myth is probably one of the most damaging. You might be thinking that this sounds ridiculous – but some people do believe that pensions are a waste of time, or an ineffective way of saving for retirement.

Pensions are always going to be part of an effective and well thought out retirement strategy. The tax benefits and investment opportunities simply make them too good to overlook.

So, there you go. Our six top retirement and pensions myths: busted! Need some help with your retirement strategy? Get in touch with Face to Face Finance to arrange an appointment: 01603 625 100.

DID YOU KNOW?

By Chris Weston

1. There were once TWO Adam & Eve pubs in Norwich. One near the Cathedral (still open) and another at 88 St. Benedicts Street. That closed in 1864.

2. A BANKER once described those who dug trenches and ditches to allow drainage of the land, placing the surplus earth in banks around the edge.

3. A Parish Clerk is also known as an Amen person.

4. 1st Red Arrows Flying Display was in 1968.

5. The RSPB bought Titchwell Marsh for £53,000, in 1973.

Thank you Chris!

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COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD WI meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Church Rooms, Rectory Road. Coltishall at 2.30pm. Details; please phone Rosie Howell on 01603 737762.

WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB - English Country Dancing most Fridays at the Church Hall, Wroxham. No membership fee; just £2.00 per night. Beginners welcome! Phone Mick on 01692 404447.

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STALHAM COMMUNITY GYM Stalham Community Gym is now in its 10th year and after the forced closure, we are now re-open. We still have the same moto “health and wellbeing for all’. The fully equipped/ air conditioned gym is based at The Poppy Centre, Recreation Road, Stalham, NR12 9BH. Our qualified Instructors can provide a programme designed for you individually whatever your needs and abilities. We support Yoga and Pilates and members are entitled to a discounted fee for these classes.

The Centre has been deep cleaned according to Government guidelines and we are now operating a book a hub in advance system. All Covid-19 guidelines are being adhered to. Our opening times are Monday 7am to midday with Outdoor Boxfit with Ric at 11 to midday. Wednesday 9am to midday. Thursday 7am to midday with Outdoor Weights Class with Helen at 10am to 11, then gym is open 5pm to 8pm. Friday 7am to midday and Sunday 9am to midday. Membership fees are £25 per month adult, £15 p.m. Under 18’s. Concessions are available. Or you can Pay as You Go £5 per one hour session.

Telephone Helen between 9am and 6pm on 07716 811696 for more information or to book a hub. Alternatively leave a message on 07547 321874 or email stalhamcommunitygym@gmail.com and we will get back to you. Find us on Facebook Stalham Community Gym or website: stalhamcommunitygym.org.uk

We provide a safe, friendly, supportive environment for all members of the local community and surrounding areas and look forward to welcoming new and existing members.

HOVETON,

WROXHAM DISTRICT GARDENING

CLUB - Interested in Gardening and associated subjects? Why not come along to our friendly and informative club, we have a variety of speakers, outside meetings etc. only £15.00 per annum subscription with discounts at two local nurseries. We meet at Hoveton Village Hall on the first Friday 7.30p.m of every month except show days or outside meetings.

DANCE FOR FUN - is a fun dance club teaching children 6 and upwards Ballet, Tap, Disco & Gymnastic Dance. We meet Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm in Smallburgh village hall. The club takes part in many community events through the year. If your child is interested in coming to see what we do please pop along any Wednesday evening.

HOVETON FARMERS & PRODUCERS MARKET

Usually held on the 4th Saturday of every month at Hoveton Village Hall 9.30 to 12.30. Come along for all your fresh produce including Fresh Fish, Meat, Fruit & Veg, Cakes, Bread and Preserves. Plus a wide variety of handmade craft stalls offering beautiful original gift ideas. Refreshments available.

TUNSTEAD MAHJONG GROUP is a small, friendly and informal group of ladies and men who meet to play Mahjong once a week, on a Friday morning from 10.00am until 1.00pm. At a members home in Tunstead. We are a mixed ability group who would welc ome both those who have played before and total beginners, the latter of whom we are happy to teach. Mahjong is a game played with tiles. The object of the game is to collect sets of particular tiles rather like the card game Rummy. If you enjoy games such as bridge, chess or playing cards, then you might like to join us. If you are interested to play or you would just like to come along and see the game in progress, please telephone Carol on 01603 929368 or email carol_hodgkiss@hotmail.com

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BRANCH, ROYAL BRITISH

LEGION - We are relaunching the branch and are seeking members, new and existing, to join us at our new monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month from 7.00pm, at the Swan Public House, High Street, Stalham. Meetings will be of an informal, social nature, with the accent on a regular meet, greet and friendly chat for ex-service personnel, their families and friends, living in Stalham and surrounding villages. All are welcome, whether ex-Forces or otherwise. For further information please contact Paul McAllister (Secretary) on 01692 583336, email paulm951@aol.com or via our facebook page, www.facebook.com/stalhamroyalbritishlegion.

THE NEEDLES - At Broadland Youth & Community Centre Hoveton on Tuesday’s 10-4pm. If you stitch knit, crochet, patchwork, do dressmaking and would like help with zips, hems, casting on or can help others,? Come along and share your skills and tips or learn something new and let’s have some fun and chat. For more information contact Margaret on 01692 651333

HORNING BRIDGE CLUB Assuming the government’s road map continues according to plan and restrictions are lifted on 21st June we are thrilled to announce that face to face, Duplicate Bridge will resume in July! We will start on Monday 5th July at Horning Village Hall; please arrive by 6:30pm. In addition to this we are going to hold weekly afternoon sessions at Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Hoveton on Thursdays; please arrive by 12:45pm. We will be delighted to see you and very much look forward to welcoming back both members and guests. In order for everyone to feel safe we ask that you have had both of the Covid-19 vaccinations or have a negative lateral flow (PCR) test before arrival Further information can be found on our website: www.bridgewebs.com/horning or telephone Ann Riley (chairman) – 01603 782009.

Please check availability during Lockdown!

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PILATES MAT CLASSES - Hoveton Village Hall. Every Monday evening from 5.45pm to 6.45pm. When practiced with consistency, Pilates improves posture, flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance. It can prevent and solve back problems. You will feel great and walk tall. Please come at 5.30pm to set up; £5.00 per class. Mats & Bands provided. Other class options: Neatishead Victory Hall Mondays 4.15 pm / Dilham Village Hall Mondays 6pm / Neatishead Victory Hall Wednesdays 7.45 pm / Worstead Village Hall Thursdays 6 pm. Contact Boo Williams 07717 473600 or boolong7@hotmail.co.uk

BROADLAND CHESS CLUB meets at The King’s Head in Coltishall on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.30. Broadland junior chess club meets at Vera’s Coffee Shop, near Wayford Bridge on Monday evenings from 6.15 – 7.45.

WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm in The Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham. New members and visitors are very welcome. If you would like further

information please contact Sue Lusted on 07926 059005 or just come along on the night.

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RAFAC - We are a youth organisation sponsored by the RAF. We meet on Monday and Friday evenings at Broadland High Ormiston Academy and get up to everything from flying and shooting, to sport and adventure activities. If you are at least 12 years-old and in Year 8 at school come along and find out for yourself if being an Air Cadet is for you. Get in touch via our website (www.222-atc.org.uk) to arrange a taster visit to Squadron.

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I think we have managed to reschedule, for the same time next year, our visits to the Neatishead Radar Museum, Bressingham, the Museum of the Broads in Stalham, St George’s Whisky Distillery and our Dinner and Ceilidh in Neatishead Victory Hall. Third time lucky, maybe, and many thanks to all these venues for their patience. We are really disappointed not to see our French guests from Montjean-sur-Loire and La Pommeraye but realise that we must wait for travel to be safe once more.

WROXHAM BURE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB

On 17th May we held our annual club assembly, when members hear the plans for our next Rotary year starting 1st July. Incoming president Peter Milsted takes over from Robin Baines on that date and presented his plans for the year ahead.

and sign up, selecting Wroxham Bure Valley Rotary Club as your chosen cause. It is a weekly draw and you chose how much to invest. 50% of proceeds go to your selected charity and there is a chance to win up to £25,000 every week.

Hopefully, we may be able to have some social events before then and will certainly have a garden party, when the weather improves, especially as we have sparkling wine to drink, which we bought for last year’s reception-and, what a shame, it won’t last till next year! It will be lovely to see our members again, even if we can’t see our French friends. It is very disappointing but can’t be helped in these times.

French Conversation is suspended for now but, hopefully, our members are trying to keep up their language skills in other ways and many do keep in close touch with their French friends, who have suffered, just like us, this past year. Book Club members are continuing with their Zoom meetings and May’s choice was Gill’s, “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes. It has been lovely to keep this going throughout the last fifteen months, as our book club started in February 2006, a long time ago now and let’s hope we can meet all together in person very soon. Pat can supply more information for now on 01603 782375 or pat.barkergreen@btinternet.com

For any more information please contact us, via Peter, on 01603 782733 or peter_c_milsted@talk21.com

Meantime as things slowly return to some form of normality, June sees our first face to face meetings of 2021, with an outside farm visit on the 14th, and a welcome back meeting at Wroxham Barns on the 21st. The final Monday of the month sees the handover meeting when the presidency passes on.

We have been doing regular community work over the past few weeks; having completed the latest work on Granary Staithe in Hoveton, members are now regularly working on car parking duty at the vaccination centre at Hoveton village hall, from where some of the previous volunteers who were on furlough have now returned to work.

We are busy working on plans for the new Rotary year, and our first big event is an Open evening on Monday 12th July at Wroxham Barns, where we would like to invite anyone interested to come along to find out a bit more about us and see what sort of charity and community work we do. There will be food and friendly company so why not give it a go – all are welcome from 7.30 on.

Another big date for the diary is our first major fund-raising event, a Classic Car Show at Wroxham Barns on Sunday 12th September. If you have a classic car why not bring it along, or if you just enjoy looking there will be some great vehicles to see and some great people to chat to.

Don’t forget you can also support us and the many local and international charities we donate to, through the new Broadland Council Lottery Scheme – simply go on line www.communityatheartlottery.com

Meantime, we hope everyone stays safe and remember, in the true Rotary spirit of “Service above Self” we have members ready and willing to help out in the local community wherever the need arises. If you have something you think we can help with, or if you are interested in joining us, please contact our president, Robin Baines, on 01603 782920 / 07721 465647

WROXHAM & HOVETON

LIONS CLUB

My year as President would have been coming to a close this month and we would have been welcoming Lion Terry Vout into the position. However, he has undergone major heart surgery and is recovering so I will be carrying on in the role for next year. We all wish him a speedy recovery.

For those of you who may not have heard, regrettably it has been necessary to cancel this years planned fete in August, as we have been informed that the Village Hall will still be required for the Covid vaccination programme until September. Unfortunately neither of the other two suitable venues in the village is available. However we will be back in 2022.

Although over the past year our fund raising activities have been severely restricted, we’ve still managed to serve our local, national and international communities. Throughout the Pandemic we’ve transported food to the Norwich Food bank warehouse and provided food parcels for disadvantaged families at Christmas. We’ve just donated 9 sets of Wild Tribe Heroes books to Primary Schools in our catchment area. These are designed to raise awareness of the plight of our wild life with plastic, pollution and habitat destruction. Monetary donations have been given to numerous charities and organisations, including the Lions Clubs International Foundation, who have made large grants throughout the world during the Pandemic, which included the UK Air Ambulances through our Multiple District HQ and recently India, to support their efforts in battling COVID 19. Every grant went directly to Lions clubs for use in those areas affected.

Our Lions Shop in the Hoveton precinct is always on the lookout for good quality Bric a Brac or clean clothing, so please bring them along or we can collect – just ring 01603 783737. Would you like to volunteer to help in the shop? If so, drop into the shop and talk to a

member of staff.

Perhaps you, or someone you know, cannot commit to being a WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB member because of family, work, or other commitments; BUT are willing to lend a hand every so often; just a few hours during different times of the year to help on the tombola stall, at the annual fete, or help Santa on his sleigh - that sort of thing. No committees or meetings, just good intention, some muscle or skill and a sense of fun.

If this is you, and you would like to help, just contact us using the link below. Let us know what you can do that could help. If you think that you have no particular skill or ability then don’t worry, we can find a way for any willing person to be able to help in some way. Remember you will gain too! You can be young, older, working, retired, bored, clever, smart, loud, quiet, witty, or whatever. Being willing is most important!

There are so many personal benefits from being a Friend of Wroxham & Hoveton Lions. We would also welcome contact from people who may wish to join us later. There is no pressure for a ‘Friend of Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club’ to commit to becoming a Club member at any time. However, we are pleased that two such friends have recently joined the club.

To support our community, we need the support of our community.

If you can help with time, skills or funds please contact us and get involved. We would love to hear from you.

As we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Registration No 1184399 you can see and rest assured that 100% of all donations will be used to support worthwhile causes and projects. Fancy getting involved?

It’s easy - Just contact our Membership Chairperson, Lydia Spight, using the ‘Learn More” link on our website www.wroxhamandhovetonlions. org or ring me on 01603 781310. You can follow us on Facebook or

our website. As always, we look forward to seeing or hearing from you.

Lion Mick Holden, President.

WROXHAM LIBRARY

We are inviting you to take part in an innovative new Library Project called ‘At Home with Library Reading Friends ‘

We know that lots of people are unable to visit the library and may be isolated or need to stay at home, for many different reasons. Telephone conversation has been particularly important for many people to keep connected. At home with Library Reading Friends brings the pleasure of sharing a good story and chat to you, by phone.

One of our Library staff will call and find out what you’d like to listen to :- we will find something that you like and will enjoy talking about, whether it be stories, poems or even an article from a magazine or crossword.

We will read to you each week for around half an hour, at a time that suits you.

Just phone 01603 774777 ( weekdays 10 am - 6 pm) or email libraries.iconnect@norfolk.gov.uk

We have now re-opened and look forward to welcoming you back! You can

· Follow our one-way system to browse the shelves

· Pre-order a selection of up to 10 books for adults for free through Select and Collect Use the online form at norfolk.spydus.co.uk or call 01603 774777

· Borrow our new Grab and Go children’s book bags for families Cont...

· Book one 60-minute session per day on a computer. To book a session or if you need any help using our computers call 01603 774777

· Return items through the drop box or self-service kiosks

· Download the FREE Spydus app to check out books on your smartphone

· Download eBooks, audio books, newspapers and magazines by visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

We’ve made some changes to keep you safe, so

· There is no ‘Open Library’ access

· Please bring your library card with you or join in the library or online

· We may ask for details from you to help with Test and Trace

BROADLAND CHESS

CLUB

Broadland Chess Club has continued to play during the pandemic but online instead of over-theboard.

The national chess league is 4NCL (4 Nations’ Chess League) and includes teams from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland (both Northern and the Republic). Currently, it is in its third season online and there are 264 teams playing across 7 divisions. Broadland has two teams in 4NCL. Broadland Kestrels are in division 1 and Broadland Falco Duboisi are in division 5.

qualified for the Megafinal, which will be played in age groups during the month of June.

The club is hoping to be able to return to The King’s Head in the autumn for over-the-board chess.

TOURS AT ST BENET’S ABBEY RESUME

· You will need to wear a face covering in the library

· We have a one-way system for social distancing

· Hand sanitiser is available for use on the way in and out of the library

· Surfaces and computers will be regularly wiped down

· Returned books will be quarantined for 72 hours

Sorry, there are no newspapers, magazines or seats in the library and the toilet is not available.

We’ve made some changes to our opening hours

· Monday: Closed

· Tuesday: 10 - 4

· Wednesday: 10- 4

· Thursday: 2-6

· Friday: 10-4

· Saturday: 10- 1

Sunday: Closed www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

Broadland Kestrels played seven matches during season 3, winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 2. As a result, they finished fourth in their group of eight and comfortably retained their first division status. Broadland Falco Duboisi also played seven matches, winning 6 and losing 1. These results were good enough to finish top of their group and to gain promotion to division 4. The successful squad (in alphabetical order) was Paul Badger (5/5), Henry Duncanson (4.5/5), Dan Frean (3/4), Mervyn Hughes (2/3), Roy Hughes (2/3), David Payne (0.5/1), Karthik Saravanan (3/4) and Costakis Stephanides (3/3). The figures in brackets are the scores that each individual recorded. As a group winner, the team will now be involved in the play-offs for the division 5 title.

Broadland’s juniors have also been involved in a national tournament. The UK Chess Challenge is the largest chess tournament in the world with over 40,000 entrants. The first stage is a local tournament, which was organised by the club and the leading results were as follows:

1. Merlin Perrow with an impressive 10/10

2. Gabriel McNamara

3. George Artherton and Wiktor Dziedzik

All of the leading players have

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From 1st May to 20th June booking is essential as places are limited in order to comply with Covid regulations.

We are hopeful that our regular tours will be able to resume from the 21st June with no restriction on numbers and no need to book if restrictions are sufficiently eased. We, the guides, look forward to welcoming you on one of ours tours.

Marion

St Benet’s Abbey Guide Coordinator

Norfolk Archaeological Trust

Pictured above:

A local guided tour at St Benet’s.

THE REJECTED PLAN

By Chris Weston

So on 27th November 1880, a Lynn and Fakenham Railway Company engineer duly attended the monthly Norwich Cathedral Chapter meeting, to explain a new pro-

Dean Goulburn may not have realised that also ‘behind the scenes and backing his objection’ strong feelings against it were not confined to Norwich or Norfolk but extended all over the country.

And ever since, people have enjoyed the opportunity to “make tracks” through the Close when walking to or from work, as an alternative to the nearby busy and noisy Prince of Wales Road!

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