The Wroxham & Coltishall Book - Oct/Nov 25

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

Over the years, we’ve had lots of appreciative messages for our magazines from clients and residents; for which, we are hugely grateful. “Thank you!” - it’s a real team effort. So, what’s happening during October and November?

Well, the clocks go back 1 hour on 26th October, we have School Half Term, Halloween and Fireworks Night, which means we’ll need to wrap up well and keep warm. Hats, coats, jumpers, boots, gloves and scarves suddenly become highly desirable items in the weeks ahead, don’t they?

Should you prefer to stay indoors, look inside this handy magazineyou’ll find a wide selection of local business services and lots of interesting feature articles and quizzes.

Enjoy October & November!...

What’s Inside… Page: 4 - Poem; The Great Little Book Written by Jonathan Hogben 14 - Home Products; Sitting Pretty 20 - Beauty; Glow Through The Gloom

22 - Health; Ozempic - Wonder Drug?

26 - Health; Arthritis-friendly fitness

28 - Children’s Puzzle Page; Halloween Wordsearch

30 - Puzzle Page; Sudoku, Quiz, Pictogram & Two-Minute Trial

31 - Recipé; Vegan tahini and date Banana bread

32 - Celebrities; Lenny’s Legacy

34 - Home Interiors; Bathroom Bliss

44 - Gardening; Enjoy The Show

45 - Did you Know?

46 - Motoring; Dolphin Surf 47 - Wordsearch; Cakes 47 - Pets; Joint Health

48 - History; A Look Back In Time

50 - EACH; Volunteers Required

52 - Community Events & What’s On

54 - Children’s Puzzle Page Answers

55 - Local Reports (to page 57)

57 - Wroxham FC

58 - Join ‘The WAC Book’

59 - Quiz Answers

59 - Jokes

60 - Business Card Section

62 - Advert sizes & fees

62 - 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 GREAT LITTLE BOOK

Open up wide

To what’s inside

Take a good look

Through this informative book

Window installation

Cosy warm insulation

Home improvements and decorating needs

A garden transformation removing those weeds

Local trade you can trust

Is a reassuring must

An outstanding business card section

Take your time with your selection

That scrumptious recipe

Devine it will be

Tasty meals out

Delicious without a doubt

Carefully fashioned hair

To attentive skin care

Everything you need For your week to succeed

A great little joke

Far better when spoke

A tricky puzzle page

Will suit any age

Community Events & What’s On

The double-page feature is spot on

So much more

To read and explore

You must take a good look

Through this great little book

Where to look?

THE WROXHAM & COLTISHALL BOOK

by Jonathan Hogben (Coltishall)

• Just a Cuppa, every Tuesday 10.00 – 12pm. Come along for a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.

• Toys We have a selection of toys and games that can be played with in the library, from Duplo, and counting games, to jigsaws. Look in our folder to see what is available.

• Autism Social Group Come to a friendly social group for a cuppa and a chat. No need to book, all welcome. Change of day to first Wednesday of every month 1 - 3pm.

• Crafting 10.30 -3.30 pm on alternate Saturdays (staff dependent). Aimed at children aged 5 -11 (under 8s require supervision).

• Knit and Natter – not just for knitters! Bring your embroidery, textile, or crochet project along to our informal gathering. Thursday 2 nd and 16th October, 2.00 –4.00pm.

• Crib Club (Cribbage card game) – new players welcomeThursday 9th October, 2.004:00pm. Please bring your own board and cards if you have them.

• Scrabble Club Usually last Thursday of each month from 2.004.00pm. Next session Thursday 30th October. All welcome. Thinking of starting up or growing your own business? As a local Business and IP Centre, we have free access to a wide range of business resources at Wroxham library. Find out more at: www.norfolk.gov.uk/bipcnorfolk

• Our Bounce and Rhyme sessions take place on Wednesday at 10.30am. No need to book just drop in and sing along!

• Family History – Use our free access to Find My Past any time the library is open. Drop -in on Wednesday and Friday evenings between 4.00pm and 6.00pm to get advice from Diane, our family and local history expert. Please ring the library ahead to confirm availability. Use our self -service Baby Weigh Scales on request.

Housebound Library Service

If you are unable to get out to the library to get your library books, we can bring them to you! Details from the library.

Our normal opening hours are below, though please check for updates on our Facebook and Webpages. We have further extended our opening hours with the Open Library service – contact the library for more information.

• Monday: Closed

• Tuesday: 10 - 7

• Wednesday: 10 - 7

• Thursday: 10 -7

• Friday: 10 -7

• Saturday: 10 - 4 Sunday: Closed

www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

WHB TWINNING ASSOCIATION

~ at the heart of our community ~

We had an excellent visit with our Twinning friends in La Pommeraye and Montjean -sur -Loire in August, some meeting old friends and others making new ones. Our stopover en route was also very successful with a great guided tour of Rouen cathedral and nearby sights. We had a “petit train” ride round Angers, some people also visited its famous chateau, we watched a show at the “Cadre Noir” national French military riding school in Saumur and toured the nearby ancient caves with their wonderful light shows, we were, of course, well wined and dined, visited our usual local vineyard to taste and buy and, all the time, enjoying the fabulous hospitality of our French hosts. We have a lot to live up to next year.

Our next event is one of our popular Quiz and Supper evenings on 11 October in Wroxham St Mary ’s Church Hall. Get your teams of six ready, everyone, and book your table very soon for a fun evening: only twelve tables available. We will be raising funds, as usual, to entertain our French visitors next year. Thursday 6th November is our AGM, a little bit of business but also a social occasion to chat, drink wine and view a photo show of our French adventures. As usual, we are organising a Post -Christmas Dinner, date to be confirmed in January.

No Book Club in August but back in September with Joan ’s choice of “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey. Pat can supply more information on pat.barkergreen@btinternet.com or 07879 454052

For more information generally, please contact our chairperson, Liz, on powellea@btinternet.com or 07484 897754

Community Events & What ’s On...

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Regular Events

WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB meets on Friday evening 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham, NR12 8SA. Not done this before? No problem instructions given. Cost £3 per session. All welcome. Contact Rod on 01603 897299.

HORNING & DISTRICT LADIES LUNCH CLUB

Always happy to welcome new members. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month (between October and June) at the Old Rectory Hotel in Crostwick. We enjoy a delicious 2 course meal, followed by Tea or Coffee, and, to complete the afternoon, we have a different guest speaker each month. You do NOT have to live in Horning, in order to join us. It is essential that lunch is booked in advance, to do this or, if you require any further information. Please contact Tricia Elson on 07931 301606 or, e mail her at, ladieslunchclub@btinternet.com

HOVETON AND DISTRICT W.I. - Our monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month 2.00pm - 4.00p.m. at Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Stalham Road Hoveton. We have recently added a tea and chat session on every other Wednesday afternoon at the same venue and at the same time although you are not obliged to stay for the whole session. This has proved extremely popular with our members as a chance to get together and create friendships. For further information please telephone Sue on 01603 783387 or come along to either the monthly meeting or the tea and chat session. You will be sure to get a warm welcome.

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FREE EAR CHECKS - WEEKLY EAR CLINIC every Monday afternoon 2 - 6pm and Tuesday morning 8.30am-12pm at Bure Valley Osteopaths in Aylsham. No appointment required, drop in service. Ages 12 years and upwards. If you are struggling to get seen for ear related problems, we can check your ears and advise and signpost you to the right service or treatment you might need. If you are due your hearing test, why not pop along and see us first to save a wasted appointment if your ears are blocked. If you are going on holiday, especially if you are flying, then come along and get your ears checked to avoid any discomfort on the plane, or problems on your holiday. For more information, contact Stephanie on 01603 278246 or 07385 585729.

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DID YOU KNOW?

By Chris Weston

1. Sprowston Garden Centre was built in 1975, on land hitherto owned by the Gurney family.

2. An Apache helicopter is otherwise known as a Boeing AH -64.

3. Seattle in the USA, is the hometown of Starbucks

4. When built in 1810, Carrow Bridge, was initially a toll bridge.

5. In 1878 Colman ’s in Bracondale, made the country’s first long -distance telephone call from the Carrow Works direct to the firm’s London office.

6. Trowse railway station was once the destination of Irish cattle, shipped to Holyhead and then by rail to Norwich.

Thank you Chris!

EAST ANGLIA’S

CHILDREN’S HOSPICES

Young volunteers have the chance to learn new skills, boost their confidence and help a worthy cause by sparing time to support East Anglia’s Children ’s Hospices (EACH). The charity provides care for children and families across the region and has 54 shops, including new premises in Castle Street, Norwich. It is one of 20 stores in Norfolk, in addition to EACH’s busy Retail Distribution Centre, in Thetford. Volunteers are always welcome to join the friendly team, including students looking to complete volunteering hours for their Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Anyone aged 14 to 24 can get in touch by popping into their local shop or emailing volunteerservices@each.org.uk

“Volunteering is a fantastic way to build new skills and confidence, as well as helping a worthy cause in the community,” said Scarlett Farnell, EACH’s Volunteer Services Partner for Norfolk.

“It’s fun and rewarding, with different roles to suit people’s skills and interests. I’ d encourage anyone keen to get involved to find out more.

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To check the list of shops, and find the one closest to you, head to www.each.org.uk/our -shops

EACH’s new store in Castle Street opened on 14th August. Ben Harwood, a teenager living with a rare genetic disorder, took centre stage after cutting the ribbon.

The 18 -year -old had been receiving care for 13 years and benefitted from short breaks at The Nook, in Framingham Earl. He enjoyed the last of those during the week of the shop opening and now transitions to adult hospice care, after celebrating his milestone birthday in June.

The shop launched its Autumn/ Winter range of clothing on Monday, 8th September.

Meanwhile, EACH is also on the lookout for people to join its fantastic team of Help at Home volunteers.

Volunteers are matched with the family of a child receiving care. They then have an opportunity to provide vital practical support with things like gardening, shopping, cooking, vacuuming, dusting, washing, ironing and dog -walking. Other roles include looking after pets and sibling support, including helping children and young people with their homework.

For more information about the service, email volunteerservices@each.org.uk

(Top): The EACH new store located in Castle Street, Norwich. (Above): Ben Harwood opening the new store!

(Lower left): EACH Help at Home Volunteer Co -Ordinator Anne Rayner

(Below): Did you know one of the newest EACH retail stores in Hoveton, has a Café '98 with a range of delicious cakes, bakes, paninis and drinks for everyone to enjoy?

Community Events & What ’s On...

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Regular Events

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 Paula Kerrison on 07881 632436.

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.

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.

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 2 nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7.30pm at Salvation Army Hall, Hall Lane, North Walsham. Details from Secretary, Liz Fiddy, on 01692 582793 or email trevorandliz@talktalk.net

TIDDLERS BABY & TODDLER GROUP . Meeting at Horstead Tithe Barn, every Wednesday during term time, 10 - 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.

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

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.

BUXTON PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB - We are a small friendly club catering for all levels and styles of photography, we meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, at 7.30pm in Buxton Village Hall, in Buxton. for further details contact: info@buxtonphotographicclub.co.uk or contact John on 07526777962. Full details of program can be found here: www.buxtonphotographicclub.co.uk

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 07503 902963.

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STALHAM COMMUNITY GYM continues to provide a fabulous, friendly and affordable gym facility for the people of Stalham and surrounding areas. 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 classes on Friday mornings and members are entitled to a discounted fee for these classes.

Our opening times are Monday 8am to midday (Box fit with Ric at 11am to 1130am). Wednesday 9am to midday. Thursday 8am to midday with Helen. (Circuit Class at 10 am). Friday 8am to midday and Sunday 9am to 11am.

We are also open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings between 6pm and 8pm with Instructor Paul.

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, Next Door Stalham 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.

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.

HOVETON FARMERS & PRODUCERS MARKET

The Hoveton Farmers and Producers Market is held every 4th Saturday of each month at Hoveton Village Hall. A range of local produce is available including Meats, Bread, Cakes, Pies, Pastries, Cheese, Eggs, Preserves, Alcoholic Beverages, Garden Plants and Cut Flowers. There are also stalls selling Handcrafted Gifts. Hoveton Village Hall, Stalham Road, Hoveton, NR12 8DU.

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 - Meet every third Thursday at 1230 in the Swan public house in Stalham High street We are currently looking for new committee members If you are interested in a position please come along to a meeting of contact Robert Glenister email robert.glenister@yahoo.com or via our Facebook page facebook.com/stalhamroyalbritishlegion You will receive a very friendly welcome!

HORNING BRIDGE CLUB at the Village Hall on Monday evenings 6.30 -10 pm and at Hoveton Youth & Community Centre on Thursday afternoons. For further information telephone Sue Howes: 07799 777862

NEATISHEAD BRIDGE CLUB at Neatishead Village Hall every Friday Morning 10 -1pm. For further information telephone Sue Howes: 07799 777862

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

Community Events & What ’s On...

Regular Events

WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB meets on Friday evening 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham, NR12 8SA. Not done this before? No problem instructions given. Cost £3 per session. All welcome. Contact Rod on 01603 897299.

HORNING & DISTRICT LADIES LUNCH CLUB

Always happy to welcome new members. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month (between October and June) at the Old Rectory Hotel in Crostwick. We enjoy a delicious 2 course meal, followed by Tea or Coffee, and, to complete the afternoon, we have a different guest speaker each month.

You do NOT have to live in Horning, in order to join us. It is essential that lunch is booked in advance, to do this or, if you require any further information. Please contact Tricia Elson on 07931 301606 or, e mail her at, ladieslunchclub@btinternet.com

HOVETON AND DISTRICT W.I. - Our monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month 2.00pm - 4.00p.m. at Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Stalham Road Hoveton. We have recently added a tea and chat session on every other Wednesday afternoon at the same venue and at the same time although you are not obliged to stay for the whole session. This has proved extremely popular with our members as a chance to get together and create friendships. For further information please telephone Sue on 01603 783387 or come along to either the monthly meeting or the tea and chat session. You will be sure to get a warm welcome.

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FREE EAR CHECKS - WEEKLY EAR CLINIC every Monday afternoon 2 - 6pm and Tuesday morning 8.30am-12pm at Bure Valley Osteopaths in Aylsham. No appointment required, drop in service. Ages 12 years and upwards. If you are struggling to get seen for ear related problems, we can check your ears and advise and signpost you to the right service or treatment you might need. If you are due your hearing test, why not pop along and see us first to save a wasted appointment if your ears are blocked. If you are going on holiday, especially if you are flying, then come along and get your ears checked to avoid any discomfort on the plane, or problems on your holiday. For more information, contact Stephanie on 01603 278246 or 07385 585729.

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WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB

The Wroxham Village Charity Fete took place on Sunday 3 rd August. The weather, always critical to outdoor events was kind up until 1.00 pm, when the heavens opened and it poured with rain, accompanied by thunder, for about fifteen minutes. Long enough for some of our visitors and stall holders, as well as classic cars and their owners, to get rather wet. However, after that little demonstration, the rain stopped, the clouds blew away, and weak sunshine returned. From my position at the entrance to the Village Hall selling admission tickets, the event was very well supported by residents and holiday makers, so a big thank you to all those who turned up. Many of the Craft Stall holders reported that they had had a good day, thanks also go to them. Local author Alli Carter said she had beaten her record for selling her

crime novels and was well pleased with her day.

Lion Andy Speight of Wroxham and Hoveton Lions Club presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Gary and Eddie Firmin, aka the Countryside Litter Pickers, for their work in keeping the surrounding areas as free from litter as they can make it. They were pleased to be recognised for their community spirit and willingness to keep our land litter free. Keep up the good work lads! Here are some photos of the day. More news next month! If any of you feel that they would like to join us in raising money for deserving local causes and can spare a few hours a month, do get in touch with us, via our website www.wroxhamandhovetonlions.org where you will find details of the club and how to volunteer.

Lion Derick Bowler