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Tracey De-Abreu, The Wroxham and Coltishall Book, 1 Oakdale Road, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5AF

To contact us: tracey@wacbook.co.uk Tele: 01603 717681

Who do you trust?

In 2018, the John Lewis Partnership launched a service called Home Solutions. They announced, “The John Lewis Home Solutions service allows customers to source and book trusted tradespeople for a wide range of services, including gardeners, electricians and painters, all of whom have been vetted and approved.” Four years later and there’s little sign of the service at all.3

The retailer is not the first big organisation to try to break into the home services market in this way, nor are they the first to find it didn’t take off.

There are a number of reasons why householders don’t feel the need to approach a middleman for jobs around the home, but the uplift on the cost is one of them. Local traders don’t have long travelling time or high fuel costs to cover when quoting and carrying out the work or vice-versa if it’s a business that you travel to.

Of course, you do want the assurance that somebody is going to do a good job. Small businesses rely on their reputation for repeat business and word will soon spread in a community if a rogue trader is out there.

Keep it local, keep the cost down and build your own network of trusted tradespeople in your community. This magazine is a great place to begin!

Enjoy April & May!...

Tracey

@TraceyWACBook

38 - Easter Jokes

- Gardening; Plant a Tree For The Jubilee

- Recipé; Salmon Nicoise Salad

- Community Events & What’s On

- Local Reports (to page 55)

- Wherry Arch by Chris Weston

- Did you Know?

- Quiz Answers

- Motoring; Lexus NX

- Business Cards

Advert sizes & fees

- 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.

to enable staff to take part in activities and celebrations, and to raise

the Lieutenancy in setting up these partnerships, said: “This Platinum · Coltishall

PATIENT

PARTICIPATION AND FRIENDS OF COLTISHALL & SPIXWORTH SURGERIES

After another year of inactivity, with sadly very limited opportunity to boost funds for the purchase of equipment for both of our local surgeries, the PPFGroup have presented the accounts for 2021 to the Group. The Accounts were subsequently approved.

Details of the Treasurers’ report for year ended 31 December 2021 can be found on the Surgery website in the section “Patient Participation and Friends Group - PPFG Accounts”.

May we again offer our sincere thanks to Keith Owen for providing us with his time and expertise in the examination and production of the income and expenditure account.

The Groups’ account balance at 31.12.2020 was £2621.00. Overall income in 2021 was £1000.00 which was set against expenses of £1557.74, which resulted in a reduction in the end of year balance in the account to £2063.26.

Donations totalled £1000.00 - this figure represented a significant increase compared with the previous year. As always, all donations to the Friends are very gratefully received and acknowledged to the providers, and have supported valuable equipment purchases for both Coltishall and Spixworth Surgeries.

For the second year running, Books and Puzzles sales have been hit badly by the covid restrictions. Unlike last year when, for the first two months of the year, we saw good sums raised until the lockdowns came along, resulting in the restrictions at the Surgeries, this year has seen nothing raised at all. We can hope that, with a potential further improvement in the covid situation, the Books and Puzzles may be able to reappear. It was recently decided by the Surgery Partners that a reintroduction of the sales at the present time wouldn’t be appropriate owing the ongoing restrictions, however, this is being kept under regular review.

Expenditure for the year included the following significant items:

*Compact Camera

*LED Examination Wall Light

*Water Cooler Maintenance for Coltishall and Spixworth

*50% of Cryogenic Maintenance

Despite the Friends having received a reduced income during 2021, apart from the donation of £1000.00 which we were delighted to receive, the Surgeries have still been able to purchase significant and important items for both Coltishall and Spixworth for the benefit of patients and, although once again, at a reduced level, have a

good account balance to take into 2022.

It is now over two years since we have had the opportunity to hold an actual meeting for the Group members, but it is hoped that this will be possible in the near future. In the context of membership, we are always looking for new members, and should you be interested, you are able to either register on the website or alternatively, contact the Practice Manager.

Steve Kempson

Chair / Treasurer, Patient Participation & Friends of Coltishall and Spixworth Surgeries

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The passport, provides you with free training to allow you to move between voluntary organisations, filling short term roles.

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ROYS CELEBRATES DONATING OVER £45K TO CHARITY IN 2021

The past year has been tough for everyone and charities have been affected especially hard. A lack of donations and an exceptional demand from those in need has left a shortfall for many organisations caring for our communities.

Roys has been helping alleviate some of the shortfall in funds by donating to those groups in need. The company has donated to 179 charities and good causes in 2021 totalling over £45,000.

Paul Roy Buying and Marketing Director comments, “Roys were able to donate to 179 charities and good causes during the year, these include the stores chosen charities of the year, almost 20 from the Making a Difference Locally Fund and over 100 in responses to requests for help. We’re very lucky to be in a position to be able to help the communities that have kept the business growing over the past 125 years. The teams in each store choose their charity of the year, often they are charities that are close to their hearts for many reasons. The money donated is not also a way of saying thank you to the charities and our customers but also to our ever hardworking team members.”

The charities of the year took home a share of £29,156. This money was raised through the sale of 10p carrier bags in stores, the East Anglian Air Ambulance received a massive £10,378 from Wroxham

Food hall. Other Charity of the Year donations include £1675 to Nelson’s Journey from Roys of Beccles, £1333 to The Bridge in Sudbury from Roys of Sudbury and £5121 to Priscilla Bacon Hospice from Roys of Bowthorpe.

The Making a Difference locally donations totalled £10,250. This money was raised through the sale of grocery products in store and was donated to local charities and good causes in the surrounding areas that need financial help for projects beneficial to the community. In 2021 donations varied from £100 to £1000 to groups such as Ludham Primary School, The Clare School, St Luke’s Church Centre and 1st Dereham Scout Group.

“We are always looking for charities and good causes that are in need of help, if you are part of a group looking for funds and are situated within 10 miles of a Roys store then please do get in touch by sending an email to enquiries@roys.co.uk” - Paul Roy.

WROXHAM

AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB

Did you know that Lions are at the forefront in helping those less fortunate through disaster, hunger and conflict worldwide? Clubs achieve this through contributions, when requested, to the Lions Clubs International Foundation. This foundation allocates funds only to local Lions Clubs where people are in most need. It is currently, via Lions clubs in Romania and Poland,

helping provide refugees from the conflict in Ukraine, with initial care packages which include food, water, hygiene items and clothing. Our club has supported local, national, and international causes for over 44 years and will continue to do so with your help. If you would like to take those first steps into joining our team, we’ll be happy to see you on one of our Zoom meetings. Just let us know your email address and we’ll send you an invite to join us online. Our meetings are on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. For more information, please contact our Membership Chairperson. Lion Lydia Spight via our ‘Learn More” link on our website www.wroxhamandhovetonlions.org Alternatively, give me a call on 01603 781310.

Our first Craft Fare will be held in the Hoveton Community Centre on Sunday 3rd April. Come along and browse the varied stalls, finish off with a refreshing cuppa and maybe a bacon butty or a cake. Don’t forget our Hoveton Village Charity Fete will take place on Sunday August 7th at Hoveton Village Hall & Playing field, 10am to 4pm.

There’ll be lots of stalls, entertainment (for both children and adults), classic cars, food and refreshments and lots more. If you would like a pitch, either in the village hall or outside, or like to bring your classic car along, you can download an entry form from our website www.wroxhamandhovetonlions.org by clicking on the link to Fundraising events. Alternatively email Mike Clipston on

michaelclipston51@gmail.com. Please do not leave it to the last minute to book as we would hate to disappoint.

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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 - We have commenced dances again at Wroxham Church Hall, wearing masks and hand sanitizing. English Country Dancing every Friday at the Church Hall, Wroxham. Beginners welcome! Phone Rod Purdy on 01603 897299.

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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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.

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

STALHAM & DISTRICT 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 Robert Glenister email robert.glenister@yahoo.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 Further information can be found on our website: www.bridgewebs.com/ horning or telephone Ann Riley (chairman) – 01603 782009.

STALHAM COMMUNITY GYM is now in it’s 10th year and we are once again, open. We still have the same Moto “health and well-being for all”. The fully equipped, air-conditioned gym is based at The Poppy Centre, Recreation Road, Stalham, NR12 9BH. Our qualified Instructors can provide you with a programme designed for you individually whatever your needs and abilities. We support Yoga and Zumba

and members are entitled to a discounted fee for these classes.

Our opening times are Monday 7am to midday (Boxfit with Ric at 11am to 1130am). Wednesday 9am to midday. Thursday 7am to midday with Helen’s Weights Class at 10 am. The gym then re-opens at 5pm till 8pm. Friday 7am to midday and Sunday 9am to midday.

Membership fees are £25 per month adult, £15 pm under 18’s. Concessions are available. Or, you can Pay As You Go at £5 per session.

Telephone Helen between 9am and 6pm on 07716 811696 for more information.

Alternatively, contact us on the gym mobile 07547 321874 during opening hours or email stalhamcommunitygym@gmail.com and we will get back to you. Find us on Facebook Stalham Community Gym or www.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.

WROXHAM W I meets on the third Wednesday afternoon of most months at the Church Hall, Wroxham. The meetings start at 2.15 p.m. Please ring Roz on 01603 781155 if you would like to find out more. Everyone most welcome!

HOVETON FARMERS & PRODUCERS MARKET

Usually held on the 4th Saturday of every month at Spixworth 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.

WROXHAM, HOVETON AND BELAUGH VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CARS: Transport to Medical Appointments Charity No. 1044332

We have a team of volunteer drivers who are prepared to take anyone in need of transport to a medical appointment e.g doctors, dentists, opticians, hospitals. The areas we cover are for people registered at Hoveton/Wroxham Medical Practice, e.g. Salhouse, Rackheath, Horning, Tunstead, so if you live in any of these surrounding villages, you will be able to use our service. We also take patients registered at The Coltishall Surgery who live in the Wroxham/Hoveton area. We do make a nominal charge, depending on the distance, to cover the drivers’ running costs. We do have wheelchairs available but you must have sufficient mobility to get in and out of the car as none of our vehicles are wheelchair accessible. For further details with regards to booking a car, please phone : 01603 784 455

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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 Tithe Barn in Horstead every Tuesday evening from 7.30. Broadland junior chess club meets at Vera’s Coffee Shop, near Wayford Bridge on Monday evenings from 6.15 – 7.45. For more information, contact Paul Badger by e-mail paulbadger53@gmail.com

222 (BROADLANDS) SQUADRON 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.

INGHAM BRIDGE CLUB is seeking new members. We play rubber bridge, and meet on Wednesday afternoons ( 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. ) at Ingham village hall ( NR12 9TD ). For further details please contact Paul Fuller ( club secretary ) on 01692 581472 or by e mail at pfpf3434@hotmail.com, or just turn up at the village hall on a Wednesday afternoon.

April/May Events

STALHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIE-

TY – Saturday 2nd April – Our Annual Spring Show in the Poppy Centre, Recreation Road, Stalham. Open to the public from 2.00pm.

Friday 22nd April – “The Secret Life of Plants” by Walnut Tree Nursery who will also be bringing plants to buy.

Friday 20th May – “Pelargoniums” by Mr Ken Able who will also be bringing plants to buy.

Meetings 7.15pm for 7.30pm at The Poppy Centre, off Recreation Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BH, ample parking, hot and cold drinks and biscuit, and a raffle. www.stalhamhorticultural.co.uk for further information.

LADIES * Have you discovered the Ladies Lunch Club? If not – read on!

The Club is a friendly gathering of ladies who meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month (October – June) at the Old Rectory Hotel in Crostwick, where we enjoy a lovely lunch, followed by a talk from a guest speaker on a diverse range of topics – from ‘Being a Life Model’ to ‘Medical Dogs’, ‘The Tudor Kitchen’ to ‘To the Hammer Born’. Is this something you would enjoy? Why not ‘come and try’ at one of these meetings or come with a group of friends.

Whilst our official title is The Horning & District Ladies Lunch Club, you do NOT have to live in Horning in order to join us!

It is necessary to book in advance.

For more information please contact Tricia Elson on 01692 630206 or ladieslunchclub@btinternet.com

HOVETON, WROXHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB - On March 4th members very much enjoyed a very informative and interesting talk by Mrs Rosemary Ward, such a variety of beautiful shrubs and flowers. Congratulations to Anne and Jean for winning the monthly bloom and pot of daffodil competitions. Next meeting will be on April 1st 7:30p.m at the Hub Norwich Road Wroxham. Visitors £2.00 annual subscription £20.00 raffle and refreshments. More details Pam 01603 782041. Looking forward to seeing you all.

COFFEE MORNING - in WROXHAM church hall, Norwich Road, Monday 4th April, cake stall, gift stall & raffle. proceeds to St. Mary’s Church, everyone welcome from 10.00 - 12.00.

Table Top Sale Saturday 30th April WROXHAM Church hall from 10.30am - 2.00pm Bargains galore and much more, plus refreshments. Proceeds for the upkeep of St. Mary’s Church.

Coffee morning WROXHAM church hall Norwich Road, Monday 9th May cake stall, gift stall & raffle, 10.00-12.00 proceeds to St. Mary’s church everyone welcome.

WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB - Meets at 7.30 pm at The Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham. On Wednesday, 13th April 2022, the demonstrator is Nick Grounds who is making arrangements called, “The Materialist”. (Intriguing!) Our May meeting is on 11th with Linda Kingcott making arrangements entitled, “The Greenman and Friends” (that sounds Intriguing too!)These most amazing flower arrangements are raffled, and refreshments are available following the demonstration. For further information please ring Rosie Howell on 07539 764196.

RAPID-PLAY CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

56 chess players took part in a ‘Chess Congress’ at Horstead Tithe Barn. This was one of a series of events organised by Norfolk County Chess Association (NCCA). The overall winner was IM (International Master) Alan Merry. John Wickham (NCCA Chair) commented: “Local clubs offer opportunities for young and old players interested in playing chess in friendly and competitive environments. This sort of event might encourage others to start playing chess or return to it after a break”. Anyone interested in joining a club can find the locations of Norfolk Chess Clubs by visiting: www.norfolkchess.org/clubs.html

Photographs:

(Above): Players and the venue (Horstead Tithe Barn)

(Below): Left to right Heather Enid Walker (Broadland & Aylsham Chess Clubs), Ashley Robinson (Aylsham Chess Club) and Cristina Casti (Norfolk & Norwich Chess Club)

EAST NORFOLK OPERATIC SOCIETY

The East Norfolk Operatic Society present the comic opera ‘The Pirates Of Penzance’ at The Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich from Wednesday 4th May 2022 to Saturday 7th May 2022.

The Pirates of Penzance is one of the most popular of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes. Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head over heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically still a youngster. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can he find a way to live happily ever after with Mabel?

Performances are at 7.30 pm each evening with a matinee show on 7th May at 2.30 pm.

Tickets are priced £15. Students seats are available for the Friday evening performance at a reduced price of £10. The theatre will offer a 25% discount on bookings of 8 or more.

To reserve a seat, contact the Theatre Box office 01603 620917 or online www.maddermarket.co.uk

BROADLAND CHESS CLUB A Record

-Breaking Night! With the relaxation of Covid restrictions, Broadland chess club has returned to over-the-board chess at its new home venue, the Horstead Tithe Barn, with matches and tournaments taking place every Tuesday evening. But online chess has not been completely forsaken!

Tuesday 25th January was a record-breaking night for the club with seven teams in action at the same time! Broadland Kestrels drew 2 –2 with Stroud in division 1 of the national online league and six teams were playing in the Friendly Cup at the Tithe Barn. This was an opportunity for members of the junior club to play adults in a competitive but friendly environment. The final scores were:

Broadland Hawkers 5.5 Broadland Grebes 0.5

Broadland Kingfishers 4.5 Broadland Buzzards 1.5

Broadland Otters 4 Broadland Hares 0

On Monday evenings, members of the junior club are playing in the UK Chess Challenge at Vera’s Coffee Shop at Wayford Bridge. The tournament is the largest in the world with between 40,000 and 50,000 entrants. In the Broadland qualifying tournament the leaders after two of the seven rounds are Gabriel McNamara and Ruthven Ridley.

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PATIENT PARTICIPATION

AND FRIENDS OF COLTISHALL & SPIXWORTH SURGERIES

Details of the Treasurers’ report for year ended 31 December 2021 can be found on the Surgery website in the section “Patient Participation and Friends Group - PPFG Accounts”.

May we again offer our sincere thanks to Keith Owen for providing us with his time and expertise in the examination and production of the income and expenditure account.

Expenditure for the year included the following significant items:

*Compact Camera

*LED Examination Wall Light

*Water Cooler Maintenance for Coltishall and Spixworth

*50% of Cryogenic Maintenance

good account balance to take into 2022.

Steve Kempson

Chair / Treasurer, Patient Participation & Friends of Coltishall and Spixworth Surgeries

WHERRY ARCH

By Chris Weston

Those with long enough memories may recall a song often heard on 1950’s & 60’s radio programmes, called “The Railroad Runs Through the Middle of the House”.

Written in 1956 by Bob Hilliard, it was subsequently released as a Single record.

But locally in one part of Broadland, is a property whose construction could also fit this title but only by exchanging Railroad for Waterway!

For what appears to have been built as a red-brick two storey house between Barton Turf and Irstead, spans a section of waterway which flows through and beneath its centre! Known as Wherry Arch, the property was intentionally designed and built to be high enough for wherries to pass underneath it, but only with lowered masts. In its heyday, this aquatic passageway enabled trading wher-

ries to load their wares from above or to reach other onward destinations.

Records suggest the property was more likely to have been an early 19th century barn used for storing grain. Thought to have served Grove House - a nearby Georgian farmhouse - Wherry Arch has also been suggested by some as a possible waterway folly.

The four-bedroomed property is now a bookable Broadland holiday residence, situated in secluded and unspoiled woodland. Unusually perhaps, one bedroom has no direct access to the main building except via balcony. As a building of architectural and historic interest, it also became Grade ll Listed on 12th May 1987 together with other properties in the locality.

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PLATINUM JUBILEE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Across Norfolk, plans are advancing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. Towns and parishes are arranging beacons to be lit on 2nd June. Street parties are being organised for The Big Jubilee Lunch (2nd – 5th June extended bank holiday weekend). 1,500 schoolchildren and adults will sing and perform in A Royal Salute at the Royal Norfolk Show on 29th & 30th June. And people are signing up to take part in the Platinum Jubilee Challenge Awards throughout the year

And businesses can get involved too. The Lord-Lieutenant’s organising committee is actively seeking partnerships with local businesses, to enable staff to take part in activities and celebrations, and to raise money to benefit communities across the county. The Platinum Jubilee Fund has been established to support the costs of all the events and activities in Norfolk, as well as provide a legacy fund administered by the Norfolk Community Foundation, distributed according to the principles of the County Lieutenancy: ‘To offer active support to the voluntary, commercial, social, and spiritual lives of the citizens of Norfolk.’

Examples of partnership opportunities include: Company branded certificates for those completing the Challenge Awards, or entering a team of staff to take part in the Awards; Company branding on 1,500 performers’ tabards for A Royal Salute, supporting the filming and distribution of the performance with associated branding; Become a Trail Patron for one of the new Platinum Jubilee Trails across Norfolk, install branded QR codes on Trails linking to historical and environmental information; or many other options. Opportunities for

staff engagement are considerable, from these examples to lighting a beacon, or organising a street or office party for The Big Jubilee Lunch.

Supporting businesses will benefit from extensive public exposure through the website www.platinumjubileenorfolk.org, which will be the main information hub for all Platinum Jubilee activity in Norfolk, and dedicated social media channels (@jubileenorfolk on Twitter, @platinumjubileenorfolk for all other channels). They will also get access to exclusive events, and invitations to a Grand Reception at the Royal Norfolk Show, hosted by HM LordLieutenant of Norfolk, The Lady Dannatt MBE.

Recent Chair of the Norfolk branch of the Institute of Directors, Michael Harrowven JP, who is supporting the Lieutenancy in setting up these partnerships, said: “This Platinum Jubilee year presents a fantastic opportunity for businesses to really position themselves at the heart of their communities, engage their staff, fulfill their corporate social responsibilities, raise their profiles, and celebrate their resilience after a challenging couple of years.”

Chair of Norfolk’s organising committee, Deputy Lieutenant James Bagge, said; “As well as all the individuals, community groups, schools, councils and others coming together, we really want to partner with the business community and touch every aspect of society in Norfolk to celebrate the life and achievements of a remarkable person, Her Majesty The Queen.”

Any business interested in discussing their potential involvement should contact Michael Harrowven at