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Welcome… to the latest edition of THE WROXHAM & COLTISHALL BOOK!
Is it OK to look forward to 2022 with a bit more optimism now? I don’t know about you, but I really hope so!
Last Christmas we were commenting on the months from March 2020 and hoping for brighter times ahead in 2021; roll-on 12 months and many of us have found a level of resilience we didn’t know we possessed!
‘Furlough’ and ‘Pivoting’ found their way into our everyday vocabulary, and many reflected on the wherewithal of our predecessors with greater respect and empathy than ever before. Deeper levels of gratitude and a new-found sense of community surfaced.
Chatting with friends and business clients here in postcode NR12, several of the things we decided we could do without during lockdown have already found their way back into favour – maybe you relate? J Whatever you and your family are up to, please stay safe over the festive season.
Enjoy Christmas & New Year!
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What’s Inside…
Page:
12 - Beauty; Best Beauty Advent Calendars
16 - Health; 12 Days of Christmas Health
17 - Last UK Christmas Posting Dates
17 - The Best Apps for sending Christmas Cheer
20 - Recipé; Turkey Burger
32 - Recipé; Gluten-Free Stollen Muffins
39 - Wordsearch; Christmas
40 - Festive Jokes
42 - Community Events & What’s On
46 - Local Reports (+47, 54 & 57)
48 - Motoring; Motoring; Ecofriendly advancements
49 - Fun Quiz; Christmas Literature
50 - Christmas-themed presents
52 - Home & Interiors; Setting the Scene
55 - Seasonal Food; December
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33 - Puppy-proof your Christmas Tree
34 - Puzzle Page; Sudoku, Anagram, Pictogram & Word Ladder
38 - Gardening; The Season for Giving To Nature
58 - The Pub With No Licence! by Chris Weston
59 - Did you Know?
59 - Quiz Answers
60 - Business Cards
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 PUB WITH NO LICENCE!!
By Chris Weston
Some readers may recall the 1967 song by Slim Dusty ‘A pub with no beer’. That’s not too unusual given the pub could either have been exceptionally busy and sold out, or not received an a now overdue delivery. But you may be surprised to hear there was once a Norfolk pub which had plenty of beer plus other drinks to sell but officially, neither had nor needed a licence to trade! This extraordinary tale relates to a former riverside pub, in Horning.
Although never actually dissolved by Henry Vlll, St Benet's Abbey in Horning / Ludham gradually fell into disuse and by the 19th century, was just a ruin. But the site didn’t totally disappear as just along the riverbank from the gatehouse and within the abbey wall was St Benet's House, a barn and a stable.
By the 19th century, St Benet’s House was a pub called The Chequers. Given its riverside position, this was considered a wherryman's pub, ideally situated for passing river trade. Although the first recorded publican was Valentine Spendlove In 1794, records tell us the Chequers Inn first opened in 1782. Around that time there is said to have been a ferry across the river Bure here - something which might still be very useful today! This was quite separate of the ferry at the Ferry Inn at Horning.
The next named licensee appears in the 1845 and 1854 White's Norfolk Directories as William Grapes, innkeeper. Staying for 20 years (1836-1856), William also became the last licensee and also, the last marshman to operate the nearby mill, finally leaving in 1867. The pub hadn’t needed a licence as it stood on consecrated ground. Still in use in the late 19th century, The
Chequers had been demolished by 1907. Its origins are unknown, but it was described as having a Gothic arched doorway of C14 work. The former pub had a late 18th century exterior, but inside are some carpenters' marks and an inscription, dated 1624.
After closure, the property became a private house and In 1925, the site became one of Britain's first Scheduled Ancient Monuments, having earlier been divided into two cottages by the 1870's. Then came a new but short-lived experience when they became a stopping place for eggs and butter for folk from the emerging river-based holiday trade. But just over a decade later, the cottages had both fallen into decline and burned down in 1886. For a time, remnants of the flint wall forming a courtyard around the building could still be seen on the riverbank. That ended the long era and ever since, the St Benet’s Abbey site has remained uninhabited, apart from the wildlife. Some people may still think the Chequers was in Ludham but, it was in Horning, as the boundary between Ludham and Horning follows the old course of the River
Ant rather than the current one. The Ant once went along the Hundred Dyke and joined the Thurne at Coldharbour.
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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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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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HOVETON, WROXHAM DISTRICT GARDENING
CLUB - Interested in Gardening and associated subjects? Why not come along to our friendly and informative club, we have a variety of speakers, outside meetings etc. only £15.00 per annum subscription with discounts at two local nurseries. We meet at Hoveton Village Hall on the first Friday 7.30p.m of every month except show days or outside meetings.
DANCE FOR FUN - is a fun dance club teaching children 6 and upwards Ballet, Tap, Disco & Gymnastic Dance. We meet Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm in Smallburgh village hall. The club takes part in many community events through the year. If your child is interested in coming to see what we do please pop along any Wednesday evening.
HOVETON FARMERS & PRODUCERS MARKET
Usually held on the 4th Saturday of every month at Hoveton Village Hall 9.30 to 12.30. Come along for all your fresh produce including Fresh Fish, Meat, Fruit & Veg, Cakes, Bread and Preserves. Plus a wide variety of handmade craft stalls offering beautiful original gift ideas. Refreshments available.
TUNSTEAD MAHJONG GROUP is a small, friendly and informal group of ladies and men who meet to play Mahjong once a week, on a Friday morning from 10.00am until 1.00pm. At a members home in Tunstead. We are a mixed ability group who would welc ome both those who have played before and total beginners, the latter of whom we are happy to teach. Mahjong is a game played with tiles. The object of the game is to collect sets of particular tiles rather like the card game Rummy. If you enjoy games such as bridge, chess or playing cards, then you might like to join us. If you are interested to play or you would just like to come along and see the game in progress, please telephone Carol on 01603 929368 or email carol_hodgkiss@hotmail.com
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 Assuming the government’s road map continues according to plan and restrictions are lifted on 21st June we are thrilled to announce that face to face, Duplicate Bridge will resume in July! We will start on Monday 5th July at Horning Village Hall; please arrive by 6:30pm. In addition to this we are going to hold weekly afternoon sessions at Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Hoveton on Thursdays; please arrive by 12:45pm. We will be delighted to see you and very much look forward to welcoming back both members and guests. In order for everyone to feel safe we ask that you have had both of the Covid-19 vaccinations or have a negative lateral flow (PCR) test before arrival. Further information can be found on our website: www.bridgewebs.com/horning or telephone Ann Riley (chairman) – 01603 782009.
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!
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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.
WHERRY MAUD TRUST - Artists & Artisans Show on Sunday 28th November, 10am to 5pm at Broadland Youth & Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton NR12 8DJ.Artists will exhibit work in various media and artisan work will include wood carvings. An excellent opportunity to purchase some unique cards and gifts for Christmas. Entry is free and refreshments will be available. All proceeds for maintenance of beautiful Wherry Maud.Contact: www.wherrymaudtrust.org
WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm in The Church Hall, Norwich Road, Wroxham. New members and visitors are very welcome. If you would like further information please contact Sue Lusted on 07926 059005 or just come along on the night. We look forward to meeting everyone old and new. For further information please contact Rosie Howell on 07539 764196
HOVETON, WROXHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Meetings used to be at the village hall on the first Friday of the month. Unfortunately, the NHS is using this venue till the end of the year. We now meet at the Hub still on the first Friday of the month at 7.30.p.m. more details Pam 01603 782041.
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!
DEC/JAN Events
WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB The Church Room, Norwich Road, Wroxham, Wednesday, 8th December, 7.30 pm: Brenda Tubb is demonstrating “More Bloomin’ Flowers”. This is our Christmas night so the arrangements will be on a Christmassy theme. Raffle of arrangements etc. Mulled Wine (or non-alcoholic beverage) and Christmas Nibbles. A great prelude for getting in the Christmas mood. Non-members £10 For tickets contact Su Mace 07902 140520 or Rosie Howell 01603 737762
The Club does not meet in January but members go out for a post Christmas meal
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.
December 21st: Traditional Christmas Lunch followed by carols and songs from the Domino Singers
January 25th: A set 2 course lunch followed by a talk entitled ‘This Policeman’s Lot’
Whilst our official tile 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 & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB On November 5th 19 members and visitors enjoyed and evening on The Isles of Scilly with Mr Tony Brown. Friday December 3rd 7.30p.m. brings the popular speaker Mr David Boulton with his fine photography set to music. Mince pies and sausage rolls. with tea/coffee. £2.00 visitors. Don't forget monthly bloom .
January 14th 7.30p.m. A.G.M. plus ...fun gardening etc. quiz. Our new venue, The Hub, opposite the Avenues, Norwich Road Wroxham has proved very popular. do come........
More details Pam 01603 782041
WROXHAM AND HOVETON LIONS CLUB
It’s that time of year again and we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. Santa has been fully vaccinated and will be out and about as follows:
Wed 1st Dec – Tunstead and at the Horse & Groom Pub. 5pm and 6:30pm.
Fri 3rd Dec – Wroxham
Sat 4th & Sun 5th Dec – Lidl North Walsham
Mon 6th Dec – Salhouse
Wed 8th Dec – Hoveton
Sat 11th Dec – Waitrose North Walsham
Sun 12th Dec – Roys Dept Store Hoveton
Mon 13th Dec – Rackheath Primary & Hoveton
Wed 15th Dec – Coltishall & Horstead
Sat 18th Dec - Roys Dept Store Hoveton with Carol Singers
Sun 19th, Mon 20th & Tue 21 Tesco Stalham
Wed 22nd Rackheath.
Please be advised that the above dates are of course weather dependant. Please see our Facebook page for updates. Santa has to observe social distancing so please ensure your children do not climb on the Sleigh.
If you’d like the chance of winning £25000, whilst also supporting our charity and helping us continue our service to the community, please sign up by visiting the Community at Heart Lottery page: https:// www.communityatheartlottery.co m/support/wroxham-andhoveton-lions-club
Our Lions Shop in the Hoveton precinct is always on the lookout for good quality Bric a Brac or clean clothing, so please bring them along or we can collect – just ring 01603 783737 Would you like to volunteer to help in the shop? If so, drop into the shop and talk to a member of staff or ring Lion Terry
on 07850 091570.
Perhaps you, or someone you know, cannot commit to being a WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB member because of family, work, or other commitments; BUT are willing to lend a hand every so often; just a few hours during different times of the year to help on the tombola stall, at the annual fete, or help Santa on his sleigh - that sort of thing. No committees or meetings, just good intention, some muscle or skill and a sense of fun.
If this is you, and you would like to help, just contact us using the link below. Let us know what you can do that could help. If you think that you have no particular skill or ability then don’t worry, we can find a way for any willing person to be able to help in some way. Remember you will gain too! You can be young, older, working, retired, bored, clever, smart, loud, quiet, witty, or whatever. Being willing is most important!
There are so many personal benefits from being a Friend of Wroxham & Hoveton Lions. We would also welcome contact from people who may wish to join us later. There is no pressure for a ‘Friend of Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club’ to commit to becoming a Club member at any time. However, we are pleased that two such friends have recently joined the club.
To support our community, we need the support of our community.
If you can help with time, skills or funds please contact us and get involved. We would love to hear from you.
As we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Registration No 1184399 you can see and rest assured that 100% of all donations after disbursements will be used to support worthwhile causes and projects.
Fancy getting involved?
Its easy -
Just contact our Membership Chairperson, Lydia Spight, using the ‘Learn More” link on our
website www.wroxhamandhovetonlions. org or ring me on 01603 781310. You can follow us on Facebook or our website. As always, we look forward to seeing or hearing from you.
Lion Mick Holden, President
WHB TWINNING ASSOCIATION
Over twenty members attended our AGM on November 11th at Wroxham Church Hall at 19.30 and we dispensed fairly quickly with the official business and got on to the much more enjoyable part of the evening, wine nibbles and chat. Not much to report, of course, but our French friends in La Pommeraye and Montjean-sur-Loire are having a meeting in November to discuss next year’s visit, 11th-16th August 2022, and we do hope that they can start the ball rolling then. We do hope to have some more social occasions soon, Covid permitting, our usual post-Christmas meal, perhaps a bit later than normal.
Book Club continues on Zoom for the time being, perhaps for the winter, and we discussed Victoria Hislop’s “Those who are Loved”, Helen’s choice, in November, a tale set in Greece. Pat can supply more information for now on 01603 782375 or pat.barkergreen@btinternet.com
For any more information please contact us, via Peter, on 01603 782733 or peter_c_milsted@talk21.com
Nominations are now open for the Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards 2022
Nominations for Broadland District and South Norfolk Council’s Business Awards are now open. The awards recognise and celebrate the amazing array of successful businesses in both districts.
Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, many businesses have survived and even thrived, not just financially, but by being adaptable, innovative and excelling at supporting the very communities that have supported them.
To recognise this, the councils have added five new categories to the awards, including Outstanding Employer, Business in the Community, Working Together, Business Resilience and Business Innovation.
Businesses are invited to nominate themselves for an award in any of the 10 categories and residents can support their favourite business by nominating them as ‘Retailer of the Year’, with the chance to win £100 of shopping vouchers.
This year’s categories are:
Business Growth
Business Innovation
Business in the Community Business Resilience
Environmental Impact
International Business Growth
New Business
Outstanding Employer
Visitor Experience
Working Together
Retailer of the Year – open for public nomination only
View the criteria and nominate online by 13 December 2021 at www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/ businessawards. Retailers can request a marketing pack to advertise the Retailer of the Year award to their customers by emailing business.awards@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
LIONS CLUB
It’s that time of year again and we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. Santa has been fully vaccinated and will be out and about as follows:
Wed 1st Dec – Tunstead and at the Horse & Groom Pub. 5pm and 6:30pm.
Fri 3rd Dec – Wroxham
Sat 4th & Sun 5th Dec – Lidl North Walsham
Mon 6th Dec – Salhouse
Wed 8th Dec – Hoveton
Sat 11th Dec – Waitrose North Walsham
Sun 12th Dec – Roys Dept Store Hoveton
Mon 13th Dec – Rackheath Primary & Hoveton
Wed 15th Dec – Coltishall & Horstead
Sat 18th Dec - Roys Dept Store Hoveton with Carol Singers
Sun 19th, Mon 20th & Tue 21 Tesco Stalham
Wed 22nd Rackheath.
Please be advised that the above
dates are of course weather dependant. Please see our Facebook page for updates. Santa has to observe social distancing so please ensure your children do not climb on the Sleigh.
If you’d like the chance of winning £25000, whilst also supporting our charity and helping us continue our service to the community, please sign up by visiting the Community at Heart Lottery page: https:// www.communityatheartlottery.co m/support/wroxham-andhoveton-lions-club
Our Lions Shop in the Hoveton precinct is always on the lookout for good quality Bric a Brac or clean clothing, so please bring them along or we can collect – just ring 01603 783737 Would you like to volunteer to help in the shop? If so, drop into the shop and talk to a member of staff or ring Lion Terry on 07850 091570.
Perhaps you, or someone you know, cannot commit to being a WROXHAM & HOVETON LIONS CLUB member because of family, work, or other commitments; BUT are willing to lend a hand every so often; just a few hours during different times of the year to help on the tombola stall, at the annual fete, or help Santa on his sleigh - that sort of thing. No committees or meetings, just good intention, some muscle or skill and a sense of fun.
If this is you, and you would like to help, just contact us using the link below. Let us know what you can do that could help. If you think that you have no particular skill or ability then don’t worry, we can find a way for any willing person to be
able to help in some way. Remember you will gain too! You can be young, older, working, retired, bored, clever, smart, loud, quiet, witty, or whatever. Being willing is most important!
There are so many personal benefits from being a Friend of Wroxham & Hoveton Lions. We would also welcome contact from people who may wish to join us later. There is no pressure for a ‘Friend of Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club’ to commit to becoming a Club member at any time. However, we are pleased that two such friends have recently joined the club.
To support our community, we need the support of our community.
If you can help with time, skills or funds please contact us and get involved. We would love to hear from you.
As we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Registration No 1184399 you can see and rest assured that 100% of all donations after disbursements will be used to support worthwhile causes and projects.
Fancy getting involved?
Its easy -
Just contact our Membership Chairperson, Lydia Spight, using the ‘Learn More” link on our website www.wroxhamandhovetonlions. org or ring me on 01603 781310. You can follow us on Facebook or our website. As always, we look forward to seeing or hearing from you.
Lion Mick Holden, President
THE PUB WITH NO LICENCE!!
By Chris Weston
Some readers may recall the 1967 song by Slim Dusty ‘A pub with no beer’. That’s not too unusual given the pub could either have been exceptionally busy and sold out, or not received an a now overdue delivery. But you may be surprised to hear there was once a Norfolk pub which had plenty of beer plus other drinks to sell but officially, neither had nor needed a licence to trade! This extraordinary tale relates to a former riverside pub, in Horning.
Although never actually dissolved by Henry Vlll, St Benet's Abbey in Horning / Ludham gradually fell into disuse and by the 19th century, was just a ruin. But the site didn’t totally disappear as just along the riverbank from the gatehouse and within the abbey wall was St Benet's House, a barn and a stable.
By the 19th century, St Benet’s House was a pub called The Chequers. Given its riverside position, this was considered a wherryman's pub, ideally situated for passing river trade. Although the first recorded publican was Valentine Spendlove In 1794, records tell us the Chequers Inn first opened in 1782. Around that time there is said to have been a ferry across the river Bure here - something which might still be very useful today! This was quite separate of the ferry at the Ferry Inn at Horning.
The next named licensee appears in the 1845 and 1854 White's Norfolk Directories as William Grapes, innkeeper. Staying for 20 years (1836-1856), William also became the last licensee and also, the last marshman to operate the nearby mill, finally leaving in 1867. The pub hadn’t needed a licence as it stood on consecrated ground. Still in use in the late 19th century, The
Chequers had been demolished by 1907. Its origins are unknown, but it was described as having a Gothic arched doorway of C14 work. The former pub had a late 18th century exterior, but inside are some carpenters' marks and an inscription, dated 1624.
After closure, the property became a private house and In 1925, the site became one of Britain's first Scheduled Ancient Monuments, having earlier been divided into two cottages by the 1870's. Then came a new but short-lived experience when they became a stopping place for eggs and butter for folk from the emerging river-based holiday trade. But just over a decade later, the cottages had both fallen into decline and burned down in 1886. For a time, remnants of the flint wall forming a courtyard around the building could still be seen on the riverbank. That ended the long era and ever since, the St Benet’s Abbey site has remained uninhabited, apart from the wildlife. Some people may still think the Chequers was in Ludham but, it was in Horning, as the boundary between Ludham and Horning follows the old course of the River
Ant rather than the current one. The Ant once went along the Hundred Dyke and joined the Thurne at Coldharbour.
