Local Reports

WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB

On a BBC television program, “Holding Back the Years” the presenter stated it’s well known, in many studies that, if you are retired and wish to live a long rewarding life, being part of a voluntary organisation will help. Is that you? or

Maybe you 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 you’d like

to join the team as a Friend of Wroxham & Hoveton Lions or as a full member Just contact our Membership Chairperson, Lydia Spight, using the ‘Learn More” link on our website

www.wroxhamandhovetonlions.

org or ring me on 01603 781310.

We’ll also be very happy to see you at our Business meeting on 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm, or our Social evening on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the same time, in the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Stalham Rd, Hoveton. You may have noticed, if you were passing, that we have been renovating our Tombola Kiosks in the Hoveton precinct. In this endeavour we would like to

thank Roys of Wroxham for their

help and support and in particular Mr Adam Hudson the Maintenance Manager who has provided invaluable assistance and advise.

We are pleased to announce that Community at Heart Lottery is part of the bonus prize draw on the 28th of August where one lucky supporter will WIN a Luxury Forest Staycation worth £1000! That is in addition to the possibility of winning £25000. If you haven’t signed up yet visit our page 8 56

https:// www.communityatheartlottery.com/ support/wroxham-and-hovetonlions-club Our Lions shop in the Hoveton precinct is always on the lookout for good quality Bric a Brac or clean clothing, so please bring donations 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. You can always follow us on Facebook or our website. We look forward to seeing or hearing from you.

Lion Mick Holden, President.

AYLSHAM CHESS CLUB

Photo (left to right): John Wickham, Tony Piper, Mike Halls & Jonathan Reeve playing chess at Aylsham & District Ex Service & Social Club.

Playing chess at a club…

Over the last year members of Aylsham Chess Club have been restricted to playing chess over the internet - using www.chess.com and www.lichess.org software. Recently, small groups of up to 6 players have started playing ‘social chess’ (while enjoying a drink) in the very relaxed setting of Aylsham & District Ex Service & Social Club’s bar / lounge. Normally the chess season ends in June before re-starting in September. This year, it has been decided to continue playing ‘social chess’ throughout the summer months, before returning to ‘competitive chess’ in the autumn. It is hoped this will give new and returning players the chance to play some ‘over the board’ chess before deciding whether to commit to playing competitively for Aylsham Chess Club or one of the other teams in the Norfolk County Chess Association. It is also hoped that Aylsham Library Chess Group will be able to resume on Wednesday mornings from September. John Wickham (Chair of Aylsham Chess Club and Norfolk County Chess Association) commented: “It seems that a lot of people have taken up chess during lockdown mainly playing against others in their bubble or over the internet. Hopefully, this initiative will give people the chance to try playing against other chess enthusiasts before deciding whether to join a club for the 2021-22 season.” To find out more about Norfolk Chess Clubs visit: www.norfolkchess.org/clubs.html To find out more about Aylsham Chess Club and Aylsham Library Chess Group contact Jonathan Reeve (Secretary of Aylsham Chess Club) Tel: 01263-733744 / e-mail: aylshamchessclub@gmail.com

THE WROXHAM & COLTISHALL BOOK

says:

ENJOY SUMMER!

By the time you read this, we’ll already be working on the Sept/Oct edition for AUTUMN! If you’re a local business and you’d like to create new customers by displaying your service on these glossy pages, contact us now and we’ll be delighted to help you!