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Welcome… to the latest edition of

THE WROXHAM & COLTISHALL BOOK… Summer is in full swing - I hope you’re enjoying the (currently sketchy) weather!

At home we often reflect on our good fortune to be able to grow up and live here in the Norfolk Broads region - we really are lucky in that respect, aren’t we?

Back in 2006, we decided to create a new community-based publication and THE WROXHAM & COLTISHALL BOOK was launched; eighteen years on, our youngest Jack has finished School and College and has successfully completed his first year in the workplace.

That seems pretty scary to us - wherever does that amount of time go? It serves as a good reminder for us to make the most of life - having gratitude for the simple things and ‘live in the here and now’…

There’s lots of content inside; Articles, Quizzes, Community Events and ‘What's On’ notices - as well as a great selection of thriving local business services.

Enjoy August & September...

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6 - Travel; The Channel Islands 14 - Home & Interiors; A Touch of Red 20 - Health; Calling All Men! 22 - Beauty; A Lesson in Fragrance 28 - Gifts; Here come the Summer Sun 32 - Celebrities; Lee Mack 40 - Puzzle Page; Sudoku, Quiz, Pictogram & Two-Minute Trial 41 - Recipé; Cinnamon & Orange Pork with Couscous 43 - Wordsearch; Boats

44 - Gardening; The ‘No Dig’ Method of Gardening 46 - Motoring; VW Golf: 50 Years 48 - Community Events & What’s On 50 - Did you Know?

51 - Local Reports (to page 54) 55 - Jokes 56 - The Wighton Miracle 57 - Quiz Answers 58 - Wroxham FC 59 - 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.

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THE WIGHTON MIRACLE

by Chris Weston

While numerous village parish churches around Norfolk are located in their centres beside the Main Street, many more are often found at one end of the community and maybe located on a hill. One example of the latter is All Saints church in Wighton, near Wells-next-the-Sea. Located in Kirkgate Lane, some of this somewhat large building dates back to the 1300’s, but most of the remainder followed in the 15th century as evidenced by some of its ing everyone unsure of the church architecture of that period.

During the centuries which followed, locals and visitors could marvel at the church structure from a distance, while also admiring its tall square tower. That too was erected in the 1300’s and daily life in and around the village duly rolled on. All remained well until the wintry night of Saturday 27th November 1965, around 8.15pm when the village was hit by a storm. As the storm raged on, the tower suddenly collapsed and fell to the ground below. Its direction of fall thankfully, went away from the church building, so there were no injuries. The falling masonry not only damaged part of the churchyard wall, but also closed the nearby public road for a while.

After “the dust had settled”, emergency repairs were made with a temporary roof added to prevent further damage. And it was also soon realised there were no immediate funds to replace or even rebuild it. Hence it would historically follow the fate of the fallen church tower of North Walsham’s parish church, which similarly suffered twice, in 1724 and again in 1836.

That one was never rebuilt. But in Wighton, with temporary repairs made, daily life resumed, still leav-

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tower’s future. Only a few years earlier on 6th March 1959, All Saints had been awarded Grade 1 Listed Building status.

But a short time later, came what could best be described as a “miracle” when a Canadian engiTHE neer and businessman living in Ontario whose ancestors were WROXHAM & COLTISHALL buried in the churchyard, read of BOOK the incident in a newspaper and ~ at the heart of our community ~ immediately offered a ‘rescue package’. He donated 100,000 Canadian dollars for which parishioners were naturally, very grateful.

They couldn’t believe their luck and even the local bank made appropriate checks to confirm the offer was genuine, which it was! Then came a further bonus when it was realised the donation would more than cover the tower’s restoration costs.

And by a decade later in 1975, the replaced tower we see today, had arrived and no doubt, the overall job had also been completed “Wight-on time!’ © Chris Weston, August 2024

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SWALLOWTAIL FINE ARTISTS ANNOUNCE 2nd FINE ART LUDHAM SHOW WITH GUEST ARTISTS

ST BENET’S ABBEY - 1000 YEARS OF STORIES & HISTORY Free guided tours have resumed for the season at St Benet’s Abbey.

You will be able to turn up and join one at 2pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays from now until the end of September. The volunteer guides will bring the site to life with stories that link the abbey to major events throughout history. Please meet at the information panel on the path by the gatehouse/mill.

After a very successful inaugural The guides are also happy to give talks about the abbey to local groups, exhibition last year, Swallowtail looking for speakers at their meetings. If you are interested, please email Fine Artists will be hosting the 2nd Art Ludham Fine Art Exhi- Fran Young at visitorexperience@norfarchtrust.org.uk bition over August Bank Holiday weekend. To be held at St Catherine’s Church, Ludham from 24th to 26th August, the Fine Art show Sunday will once again feature works by August Swallowtail Fine Artists Lorraine Auton, Tony Colledge and Amanda Springall-Rogers and will also showcase paintings, lino prints, cards by well-known Norfolkbased artists including Ben Kendall, Bruce Rushin, John Sparks, Julie Hodgson, Kate Gabriel, Ruth Mann and Tom Cringle.

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DRAWING COMFORT

Supporting your child/teenager's emotional wellbeing can be tough. Claire Cookson offers valuable support.

Does your child/teenager have emotional outbursts, sleepless nights, or trouble with friendships? When you ask, ‘What's wrong?’ or ‘How can I help?’ they might not have an answer, because they don't know either. This can leave you feeling worried and frustrated.

These experiences are a normal part of growing up.

They're learning to solve problems and understand how they behave in different situations. However, if you feel your child/teenager would benefit from extra support, Claire, an Advanced Drawing and Talking Practitioner at Drawing Comfort can help.

‘In 2009, I started working in local schools championing children's social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing,’ said Claire. ‘By adding Drawing and Talking to my therapeutic toolkit, I've witnessed first-hand the benefits of this gentle creative technique. No artistic skill is needed – just a willingness to put pencil to paper.’

To learn more about how Claire can support your child/ teenager to let go of distress/trauma and help restore their emotional wellbeing, please visit drawingcomfort.co.uk and see the advert below.

Take a look in your next edition of The Wroxham & Coltishall Book for hints and tips about how to help your child/ teenager to navigate the choppy waters of growing up.

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NEW PREMISES FOR LB WILLS & PROBATE LB Wills & Probate moved into its new premises in June and in August the firm will celebrate its fifth anniversary. Director Louise Bunn says “We are absolutely delighted to continue to serve the local community. After over 20 years as a lawyer and over 30 years in the legal industry I wanted to set up a private client practice which put clients’ needs at the forefront of what we do.”

“We believe it is important that clients know how much they will pay for our services, so wherever possible we quote up -front on a fixed-fee basis, including estate administration and all fees are quoted inclusive of VAT.”

LB Wills & Probate also offer free home visits within a 5 mile radius of their office with a small charge for outside of the area and free storage on docu-

ments. They have moved from their former premises of Stonemasons Cottage into the former premises of Kent & Co at 4 Calthorpe Cottages in Acle.

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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 NEATISHEAD COMMUNITY GYM - Friendly, relaxed, takes all & Picture Quiz winner leaves with a FREE affordable, local gym open to all (12+), but especially bottle of wine! catering for older age groups and those who are unNORTH WALSHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP comfortable in a commercial gym. Excellent support meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7.30pm at from experienced instructor. If you want to improve Salvation Army Hall, Hall Lane, North Walsham. Deyour fitness or mobility, at whatever level, give us a tails from Secretary, Liz Fiddy, on 01692 582793 or try! Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays 8.30 to 12.30 at New Victory Hall, Neatishead. Ring or text email trevorandliz@talktalk.net Gary on our FREE TRIAL HOTLINE of 07387 876216, TIDDLERS BABY & TODDLER GROUP. Meeting at or email gym@victoryhall.info for other enquiries.

Horstead Tithe Barn, every Wednesday during term time, 10 - 11.30am. £2 per family. Lots of lovely toys COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD PRE-SCHOOL - Monfor children, cuppa and a chat for you. day to Wednesday 9.00am to 12pm and 12pm to Email: tiddlerstoddlergroup@gmail.com for more info 3pm, Thursday and Friday 9.00am to 12pm. For 2 years upwards. Held at Coltishall Community Centre, or just come along.

Rectory Road. OFSTED Graded ‘GOOD’. WelcomAYLSHAM CHESS CLUB Meets at Aylsham & Dising all families to join our active playgroup including trict Ex-Service & Social Club on Monday evenings regular allotment and local primary school visduring the Sep - Jun season. Contact: David Owen its. Please phone our friendly team: 07539 928124 (Club Secretary), Tel: 01263 731327, e-mail: Charity number: 1164338. davidowen364@btinternet.com COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD WI meet on the 3rd COMMUNITY CAFÉ AT THE HUB Come and join us Wednesday of the month at the Church Rooms, Rec- for a cuppa, a slice of homemade cake & a chat! We tory Road. Coltishall at 2.30pm. Details; please phone meet every Thursday from 10.30-12pm at Wroxham & Rosie Howell on 01603 737762.

Hoveton United Reformed Church (The Hub), 114 Norwich Rd, Wroxham, NR12 8SA. We are open to HAUTBOIS DISTRICT RANGERS meet alternative all and there's no charge.

Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. We're a small group of girls aged 14+ looking for more people to join us. We do a 1st COLTISHALL GUIDES. We are a charitable variety of different activities from camping, to shoporganisation who deliver broad programmes of activiping, kayaking to performing! If you're interested or ties for the development of young girls and womwant more information please call Gina 07775 en. The Guide group caters for 10-14 year olds 520911. providing them with a safe environment in which they can develop both personally and socially. Email: HORNING ART CLASS is held on Thursday afterfirstcoltishallguides@gmail.com or contact Claire on noons at 2 o’clock in the Village Hall Annexe. We 07826 444 046. have an excellent tutor on hand to give guidance or tuition in all media. We are a friendly group with a BUXTON PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB. mixed range of abilities and styles. Interested We are a small friendly club catering for all levels and in joining us ? Please ring Paula Kerrison on 07881 styles of photography, we meet the 1st and 3rd Monday 632436. of the month, at 7.30pm in Buxton Village Hall, in POKER - Every Sunday at the Diplomat in Badersfield Buxton. for further details contact: (RAF Colt) we have a weekly league games for points info@buxtonphotographicclub.co.uk or contact John that qualify you for 3 Regional finals & 3 National final on 07526777962. Full details of program can be found here: www.buxtonphotographicclub.co.uk competitions. £3.50 a week registers your points

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THE NEEDLES - At Broadland Youth & Community Centre Hoveton on Tuesday’s 10-4pm. If you stitch knit, crochet, patchwork, do dressmaking and would DANCE FOR FUN - is a fun dance club teaching children 6 and upwards Ballet, Tap, Disco & Gymnas- like help with zips, hems, casting on or can help others,? Come along and share your skills and tips or tic Dance. We meet Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm in Smallburgh village hall. The club takes part in learn something new and let’s have some fun and many community events through the year. If your child chat. For more information contact Margaret on 07503 is interested in coming to see what we do please pop 902963. along any Wednesday evening. online at The Nuts Poker League. Play starts at 7.30pm see you there! New players welcome.

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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 Cont….

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Aug/Sept 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.

STALHAM & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY All to be held in the Poppy Centre, Recreation Road, Stalham, NR12 9BH 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, Raffle and refreshments.

See website for full details www.stalhamhorticultural.uk

HORNING & DISTRICT LADIES LUNCH CLUB Hi Ladies, have you heard about Horning & District Ladies Lunch Club?

We are a friendly group, who meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month, at the Old Rectory Hotel in Crostwick. We enjoy a lovely 2 course meal, which is followed by a talk from a guest speaker, which is different every month.

We are continuing to go from strength to strength, and have welcomed 12 new members since January 🙂🙂 You do not have to live in Horning, to Join us, all are welcome.

If you are interested, please contact Tricia Elson by e mail at ladieslunchclub@btinternet.com, or call her on.07931 301606. We hope to welcome you soon.

DID YOU KNOW?

By Chris Weston 1. The RSPB bought Titchwell Marsh near Brancaster, North Norfolk for £53,000, in 1973.

2. Hellesdon Hospital was previously, the Norwich Borough Asylum.

3. A gas explosion in March 2003, destroyed Coltishall's London Tavern pub.

4. In 1930, HRH Edward Prince of Wales officially opened Gt Yarmouth's Haven Bridge.

5. Ferry Road in Horning is below sea level.

6. Any ship with over 50 passengers is required by law to have a hospital and at least one doctor aboard.

Thank You Chris!

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Friday 16th August “The Broads and its Wildlife” speaker Tony Brown Saturday 7th September - Annual Autumn Show Friday 20th September “Compost, Propagation and Containers” speaker Geoff Freeman Friday 16th August “The Broads and its Wildlife” speaker Tony Brown Saturday 7th September - Annual Autumn Show Friday 20th September “Compost, Propagation and Containers” speaker Geoff Freeman.

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and other guests . Afterwards we were shown around the various activities they undertake. along with a flight simulator, for which the Club contributed funds towards its I have already reached the end of purchase. my first month as President of the At our meeting on the 27th August, Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club, after taking over from Lion Michael we are looking forward to meeting Scarlett, who is a young disabled Holden, at our changeover event, where was also a great privilege for girl for who, along with a private charity, we have purchased a me to receive The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.

My month started with a great day out at the North Walsham Fun day, at which our Mobile Tombola rand Football Game raised £130, towards our charity funds.

Toward the middle of July, I attended the Broadland ATC parade at Wroxham Academy, were the cadets paraded in front of parents

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Special Wheel Chair. More news on this next month.

On 4th August, our much-awaited Summer Fete takes place at the Hoveton Village Hall and Field.

10am to 4 Pm. Free parking , Adults £2:50 Children under 16 Free. Fun for all the family with live music, craft and other stalls, classic cars and lots more both inside and out. All monies raise will go towards supporting local deserving causes.

We hope to see as many of you there as possible.

A ticket in the Community at Heart Lottery is potentially a week away the chance from winning £25000.

Also, each ticket will be entered into the monthly "Super Draw". We thank you for your continued support. If you haven't signed up yet visit our page https: www.communityatheartlottery.com/ support/wroxham-anhoveton-lionsclub We are always on the lookout for good quality Bric a Brac or clean clothing, so please bring them along to our shop or we can collect - just ring the shop on 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.

Do you fancy getting involved and enjoying being part of the world's largest Service Organisation as a member or a friend?

It's easy Just contact our Membership Chairperson, Ron Hill using the 'Learn More" link on our website www.wroxhamandhovetonlions.org You can follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com wroxhamandhovetonlions or our website https:// wroxhamandhovetonlions.org We look forward to seeing or hearing from you.

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are ready in about 10 minutes (no need to wait). Treatment is a simple well tolerated course of tablets with a cure in 95% of cases!

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Toys We have a new 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.

International Welcome Free advice and support for newly arrived communities, with issues such as housing, employment, and language, also library access. Drop-in fortnightly sessions Thursday 10.30 -12.30pm, August 8th and 22nd.

Or email migrantsupport@norfolk.gov.uk

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NEW Send Café Friendly and supportive sessions aimed at children with SEND. Meet up with other families, share ideas and have some fun! The cafes are free, on a drop in basis, so no booking required, every other Tuesday 3.30 -4.30 (6th and 20th August).

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NEW The Summer Reading Challenge 2024 continues and is a FREE holiday activity for children aged 4-11. It’s all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children’s reading skills and confidence. Children can read anything they like (really – anything!) and collect free rewards for their reading. For under 5s there is a mini challenge, so they don’t miss out. The theme this year is ‘Marvellous Makers‘.Along with their pack, children will have the opportunity to be involved in lots of fun, free activities taking place in the library and get to set their own reading challenge (we recommend six books over the sixweek period.) They will collect stickers along the way, too! Children can sign up to the challenge at their local library and will need to be library members to join.

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FREE NHS HEPC TESTING VAN visiting Wroxham Library on 01/08 and 08/08 10-2pm. No appointment necessary – just walk in. Hepatitis C is a blood to blood virus that multiples in the liver causing damage over time.

Risk factors include: Blood transfusions before 1996; Any drug use (even a long time ago) where equipment was shared; Old/ homemade tattoos and piercings; Healthcare abroad. Testing is by FREE simple finger prick and only takes a couple of minutes. Results

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

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Crafting Alternate Saturdays (staff dependent), 10.30am – 3pm.

Aimed at children aged 5 -11 (under 8s require supervision).

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

Story Explorers, is a reading adventure for children aged 0 – 5.

To sign up and find out more, simply visit the library and speak to a member of staff.

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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.

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Book one 60 or 120 minute session per day on a computer.

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Download the FREE Spydus app to check out books on your smartphone Download eBooks, audio books, and magazines by · Coding Club Our coding club newspapers visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/ will be re-starting soon. Please libraries contact the library for more details Use our self-service Baby Weigh and to reserve a space.

Scales on request. · Knit and Natter – not just for Housebound Library Service If you are unable to get out to the knitters! Bring your embroidery, library to get your library books, we textile, or crochet project along to can bring them to you! Details from our informal gathering. Thursday 1sth Aug, 2.00- 4.00pm and Thurs- the library.

Our normal opening hours are day 15th August 2.00 – 4.00pm. below, though please check for · Crib Club (Cribbage card updates on our Facebook and game) – new players welcome Webpages. We have further exth Thursday 8 Aug 2.00-4:00pm. tended our opening hours with Please bring your own board and the Open Library service – concards if you have them. tact the library for more infor· Scrabble Club Last Thursday mation. · Monday: Closed of each month from 2.00-4.00pm.

Thursday 29th Aug. All welcome. · Tuesday: 10 - 7 Thinking of starting up or grow· Wednesday: 10- 7 ing your own business? As a · Thursday: 10-7 local Business and IP Centre, we have free access to a wide range · Friday: 10-7 of business resources at Wroxham · Saturday: 10- 4 library. Find out more at: www.norfolk.gov.uk/bipcnorfolk Sunday: Closed · Just a Cuppa, every Tuesday Visit our Facebook page htrtps:// www.facebook.com/ 10.00 – 12pm. Come along for a wroxhamlibraryofficial fo updates friendly chat over a cup of tea or on events and activities. coffee and a biscuit. www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

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NEW PREMISES FOR LB WILLS & PROBATE

Our French friends from La Pommeraye and LB Wills & Montjean-sur-Loire Probate moved are thispremises month for our 30intoarriving its new in June year anniversary, 50 guests plus and in August the firm will th their coach driver, and the 11 celebrate August will its seefifth themanniverarriving sary.

Director Louise Bunn about 9pm for drinks and canapés says “We are absolutely deat Wroxham Church Hall and for warm lighted greetings to continue from their to hosts. serve th The is community.

Great Yarmouth day, the 12 local After with a visit to Somerleyton Gardens over 20 years as a lawyer in theover morning then of legal us and 30 and years in81 the will attend the Hippodrome Circus industry I wanted to set up a for the 2.30pm performance. Tuesprivate client which day 13th is familypractice day but this year put at the forealso clients’ our dinnerneeds and ceilidh evening front whatand wemembers do.” for 110of guests from 6.30pm in Hoveton Village Hall. A th “We lie believe it is important that long on Wednesday 14 folclientsbyknow how lowed games andmuch picnicthey by the beach near and so then will pay forSea our Palling services, th Thursday is a guided tour ofup wherever 15 possible we quote Norwich morningbasis, and free -front oninathe fixed-fee intime for more sightseeing, shopcluding estate administration ping etc in the afternoon. On Friand all fees are quoted includay 16th we will have to say goodsive early of VAT.” bye, in the morning at Broadland High School. We will have all this information and more now after our briefing and social evening at Robert and Margaret’s on 26th July: many, many thanks to them as ever for hosting this lovely, convivial occasion.

We are still hoping to reinstate our Flotilla Day but now in September: hopefully the weather may be better then than July and more members and their boats available.

Book Club is still on the third Wednesday of the month and still on Zoom for the benefit of our farflung and not so able members. In July we read Christine’s “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus and we have a break in August for our Twinning visit. Pat can get copies of most of our books from Wroxham library, who are always very helpful, and 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

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friendly social group with a year round programme of events. These are usually mid-week and may be a walk, picnic, visit to a place of interest, BBQ, bowling or even a quiz, but always with the opportunity to share a meal together. We welcome visitors at all our gettogethers; membership is just £5pp/pa. For more information and details of our programme see www.womackherons.org.uk To book contact Tricia at tricia@womackherons.org.uk or 07931 301606.

Our programme for August and September is: Fri 2nd August: Cream Tea in the garden at Horning from 2.30pm Sat 10th August: Summer BBQ in the garden at Ludham from 1pm.

LB Wills also offer BYO food & to Probate cook. th free17 home visits within a 5 mile Sat August: Picnic at Gays Staithe, Neatishead, from 12.30pm. radius of their office with a BYO smallpicnic charge for outside of the Thurs 5th Sept: to East area and freeVisit storage onAnglian docuTransport Museum, Carlton Colville. Meet at 1.30pm. Entry Fee payable. Book by 22nd August.

Fri 27th Sept: Lunch at The White Horse Inn, Upton, 12.30pm. Book by 18th Sept with menu choice.

WROXHAM BURE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB As we start August, we suddenly realise that we are closing in our one of our busier times of year.

First up is our Classic Car show at Wroxham Barns.

Taking place on Sunday 8th September, this is always a popular event with lots of beautiful old vehicles to enjoy. There are still spaces for more exhibitors, contact Robin Baines on 07721 465647 to book in. All proceeds will go to charities supported by our club. Cars are asked to arrive anytime from 9am until 11am, when gates open to the public. In addition to the cars there will be hot and cold drinks, a barbecue and a licensed bar available, so make a note of the date now.

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They have moved from We are also planning other events theiractivities former over premises of few Stoneand the next masonssoCottage months, keep aninto eye the openformer for premises of Meantime Kent & Co 4 out further news. to at find more about Cottages us come along to one Calthorpe in Acle. of our Monday evening meetings, we have lots of interesting speakers coming up – more details on the Rotary web site, just put in our club name. You can also support us and the many local and international charities we donate to, through the Broadland Council Lottery Scheme – simply go on line at www.communityatheartlottery.com and sign up, selecting Wroxham Bure Valley Rotary Club as your chosen cause. You can support us directly by visiting our page on the www.totalgiving.co.uk web site.

Meantime, we hope everyone stays safe, happy, and healthy.

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 fancy joining us for a vibrant, sociable, active, and fun club experience, please contact our president, Kelvin Dore, on 07798 786944.

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SWALLOWTAIL FINE ARTISTS ANNOUNCE 2nd FINE ART LUDHAM SHOW WITH GUEST ARTISTS

ST BENET’S ABBEY - 1000 YEARS OF STORIES & HISTORY Free guided tours have resumed for the season at St Benet’s Abbey.

You will be able to turn up and join one at 2pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays from now until the end of September. The volunteer guides will bring the site to life with stories that link the abbey to major events throughout history. Please meet at the information panel on the path by the gatehouse/mill.

After a very successful inaugural The guides are also happy to give talks about the abbey to local groups, exhibition last year, Swallowtail looking for speakers at their meetings. If you are interested, please email Fine Artists will be hosting the 2nd Art Ludham Fine Art Exhi- Fran Young at visitorexperience@norfarchtrust.org.uk bition over August Bank Holiday weekend. To be held at St Catherine’s Church, Ludham from 24th to 26th August, the Fine Art show Sunday will once again feature works by August Swallowtail Fine Artists Lorraine Auton, Tony Colledge and Amanda Springall-Rogers and will also showcase paintings, lino prints, cards by well-known Norfolkbased artists including Ben Kendall, Bruce Rushin, John Sparks, Julie Hodgson, Kate Gabriel, Ruth Mann and Tom Cringle.

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All work featured will be for sale. The exhibition will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 24th August, 11am to 5pm on Sunday 25th August and 10am to 5pm on Monday 26th August. Refreshments will be available. FREE ENTRY. For further information, please contact Swallowtail Fine Artists via Facebook, by email at swallowtailfineartists@gmail.com

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THE WIGHTON MIRACLE

by Chris Weston

While numerous village parish churches around Norfolk are located in their centres beside the Main Street, many more are often found at one end of the community and maybe located on a hill. One example of the latter is All Saints church in Wighton, near Wells-next-the-Sea. Located in Kirkgate Lane, some of this somewhat large building dates back to the 1300’s, but most of the remainder followed in the 15th century as evidenced by some of its ing everyone unsure of the church architecture of that period.

During the centuries which followed, locals and visitors could marvel at the church structure from a distance, while also admiring its tall square tower. That too was erected in the 1300’s and daily life in and around the village duly rolled on. All remained well until the wintry night of Saturday 27th November 1965, around 8.15pm when the village was hit by a storm. As the storm raged on, the tower suddenly collapsed and fell to the ground below. Its direction of fall thankfully, went away from the church building, so there were no injuries. The falling masonry not only damaged part of the churchyard wall, but also closed the nearby public road for a while.

After “the dust had settled”, emergency repairs were made with a temporary roof added to prevent further damage. And it was also soon realised there were no immediate funds to replace or even rebuild it. Hence it would historically follow the fate of the fallen church tower of North Walsham’s parish church, which similarly suffered twice, in 1724 and again in 1836.

That one was never rebuilt. But in Wighton, with temporary repairs made, daily life resumed, still leav-

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tower’s future. Only a few years earlier on 6th March 1959, All Saints had been awarded Grade 1 Listed Building status.

But a short time later, came what could best be described as a “miracle” when a Canadian engineer and businessman living in Ontario whose ancestors were buried in the churchyard, read of the incident in a newspaper and immediately offered a ‘rescue package’. He donated 100,000 Canadian dollars for which parishioners were naturally, very grateful.

They couldn’t believe their luck and even the local bank made appropriate checks to confirm the offer was genuine, which it was! Then came a further bonus when it was realised the donation would more than cover the tower’s restoration costs.

And by a decade later in 1975, the replaced tower we see today, had arrived and no doubt, the overall job had also been completed “Wight-on time!’ © Chris Weston, August 2024

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WROXHAM FOOTBALL CLUB At the time of writing we are still a few days away from our fixtures for the forthcoming 2024/25 season being released but we have had 3 friendlies so far against Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn & Sheringham with a draw, defeat and a victory in the three matches respectively.

But we do have two dates for your diary, one in the FA Cup and other in the FA Trophy.

Our FA Cup campaign begins at home to Walsham le Willows from the Thurlow Nunn Premier League on Saturday August 3rd, KO at 3.00pm and then another home tie in the FA Trophy against Aylesbury United on Saturday 7th September again KO is 3.00pm.

We are delighted that the bulk of our squad from last season, remains committed to Wroxham Football Club but also excited that we have some exciting new signings as we look to build of our two excellent seasons so far at Step 4 in the football pyramid. Our full fixture list will be available by the time you read this so check our website for all the details: www.wroxhamfc.club We look forward to welcoming you to Trafford Park very soon!

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