2. Cry and Pout ("You'd better watch out; you'd better not cry; you'd better not pout; I'm telling you why")
3. Sting ("Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears")
4. Mr Blobby
5. Galway Bay
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The Greek Gods answers are as follows... Zeus - The Sky. Poseidon - The Sea. Aphrodite- Of Love. Apollo - Of Music. Hades - The Dead.
6. Jingle Bells
7. The Vietnam War
8. 26th ("on the feast of Stephen")
9. Gary Barlow
10. 184 (7 swans-aswimming on 6 days, 6 geese-a-laying on 7 days, 4 colly birds on 9 days, 3 French hens on 10 days, 2 turtle doves on 11 days, 1 partridge on 12 days)
Hidden phrase: Hidden phrase: Christmas is a time for families. Dorothy Koomson
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It’s Jingle Bells time of the year again; Christmas will soon be here!
Ahead of Santa and his Reindeers arrival, at home we thought it would be a good idea to redecorate the lounge, fit new curtains and blinds, stock up on fuel for the wood burner and generally keep warm until the big day! Our youngest son Jack is already talking about the glass of milk and mince pie for Santa plus carrot for Rudolph he intends to place by the hearth.
Thinking back, last year Jack found it incredulous that the big lovable man in red may not be as educated as the children he was visiting. Reading a thank you note left by the fire, he observed: “This is crazy; Santa doesn’t even know how to spell the name of his own Reindeer properly. Look, he’s written me a thank you note spelling Rudolph with an ‘f’ instead of ‘ph’ at the end!”
We guess that was a tick in the spelling capability box for an eight year old and a big fat ‘oops’ awarded to Jack’s parents! Whatever you’re doing for Christmas, we hope you and your family enjoy good quality time together.
Enjoy the festive period!
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What’s Inside… What’s Page:
14 - Home & Interiors; Scandinavian Christmas
19 - Beauty; Facial Massage for Beautiful Skin
21 - What Happened Dec ‘66
27 - Health; Eyesight Correction Options
31 - Recipé; Roast Turkey
37 - Fun Quiz; Xmas Music
39 - Quiz Page; Word Ladder, Sudoku & Codeword
41 - Gardening; Dreaming of a Green Christmas
42 - Motoring; Top Five Sports Cars
44 - Community Events & What’s On
47 - Junior Fun Quiz
48 - Local Reports
51 - Christmas Posting Times
55 - Wordsearch Quiz
62 - Quiz Answers
63 - Index
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DIDYOU DIDYOU KNOW? KNOW?KNOW?
By Chris Weston By Chris Weston Chris Weston Chris Weston
1) All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas, equal 364 in total.
2) The British Holy Days and Fasting Days Act of 1551 states that every citizen must attend church on Christmas Day, and not use any kind of vehicle to get there.
3) A train loaded with to ee is otherwise known as a chew chew train!
4) What's large,grey and wear glass slippers? A Cinderelephant!
5) Oklahoma was the last U.S. state to declare Christmas a legal holiday- in 1907.
Thank you Chris! Thank you Chris! Thank
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH WHAT’S FOR LUNCH WHAT’S FOR WHAT’S FOR MOTHER? MOTHER?
"Christmas is coming and "Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat" the goose is getting fat" the goose is fat" the goose is fat" says the first line of the says the first line of the says the first of the says the first of the traditional three traditional three--verse verse verse song but these days, who song these who takes any notice? Chang- takes any Changing habits mean most peo- ing habits mean most peo- ing habits mean ing habits mean ple now eat turkey at ple now eat turkey at ple turkey at ple turkey at Christmas but it hasn't Christmas but hasn't always been like that and always like and some countries still enjoy some countries still enjoy some countries still enjoy some countries still enjoy
a totally di erent menu.
a totally di erent menu.
a totally a totally Turkey's have been around for 10 million years, but it wasn’t until the 16th century that eating them became popular, when Spaniards imported them from America. Henry VIII was the first English monarch to enjoy the big-breasted bird but until the 1950s, it was considered a luxury food, with the upper classes boasting its high price tag but now, it's an everyday item. A traditional English Christmas dinner is roast turkey, brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, rich nutty stu ng, tiny sausages wrapped in bacon and hot gravy. But in Norway, Sweden, Poland and Austria it's fish, while Germany likes wild boar on the menu.
One notable medieval English Christmas celebration featured a giant 165-pound Pie, nine feet
in diameter. Its ingredients included 2 bushels of flour, 20 pounds of butter, 4 geese, 2 rabbits, 4 wild ducks, 2 woodcocks, 6 snipes, 4 partridges, 2 neats' tongues, 2 curlews, 6 pigeons and 7blackbirds!
Henry VIII was the first English King to enjoy turkey, but it wasn't until early 20th century that eating turkey became fashionable at Christmas. Before being usurped by turkey, goose was the preferred choice for the Christmas lunch table in England and recent signs indicate a comeback. Goose meat is richer and darker than turkey, has a higher fat content, but a lot of the fat melts away during cooking leaving deliciously tasty and succulent meat. Although
not cheap, it makes a wonderful treat and the goose fat collected while cooking makes the best roast potatoes.
Geese were bred in ancient Egypt and goose liver was esteemed by the Romans and since then it has been eaten in Europe for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, the goose was the symbol of the creator-god Amen who was around before 2061 BC. In recent years, sales of goose in Britain and Ireland have been experiencing a Christmas upswing. So if you decide to 'dew di erent' this Christmas, make sure you have "a gander" first at goose, for a change.
Foundation and other local charities’. It will be a great night, for me it will be a reunion with friends made over many years. I first visited Norwich in the late 70's and I have to say if ever I was to move from my beloved Chesterfield, Norwich would have been my first choice, not because they have a church for every day of the year and just as many pubs, but because I made friends that became everlasting friends”.
John Lowe added, “The 27th June 2015 will have a great line up, but for me it will be the Norwich Big Reunion, see you there my friends”.
Lord Baker said, “This is going to be a massive night and one that should put Norwich and Norfolk back where they belong, in the ‘Premiership’ of Darts. We are hoping to raise much needed funds to support local charities and community projects through the ‘Lord Baker Community Fund’, and I am expecting this event to become an annual community fundraising event for years to come, with various darts masters and former World champions attending each year”.
Lord Baker added, “The Norwich Charity Darts Masters Trophy will hopefully become a prestigious trophy too, and over the years will bear the names of many World darts stars making the trophy a potential fundraising auction item too in the years to come”.
Graham Tuttle, Chief Executive of the Norfolk Community Foundation said, “The first Norwich Masters Dart Event will be a great event on the Norfolk calendar next year and the Norfolk Community Foundation is really pleased to be working with Lord Baker in such an innovative fundraising event for local charities and community groups across Norfolk”.
Steven Ho from Star Throwers said, “We are very grateful that Lord Baker is supporting Star Throwers again with this fantastic darts fundraiser. Russell organised a darts evening in May which was itself a fantastic evening but this one is looking like it will be even bigger and better! Russell's continued fundraising means a great deal to our charity as it will help us to continue to provide advice and support to cancer patients and their loved ones”.
Laura Carver from EACH said, “We are delighted to be one of the beneficiaries of Lord Baker’s fundraising events and thank him sincerely for his fantastic e orts in helping to ensure we can continue caring for children and young people with life threatening or life limiting conditions and supporting their families in the community. Lord Baker’s fundraising e orts are truly inspirational and we urge the public to support his events.
They really are enjoyable occasions and what’s more, help to raise much needed funds for local charities”.
The BetVision Norwich Darts Masters 2015 is expected to be a sell-out with the VIP tickets already SOLD-OUT. Standard tickets for the evening are still available and these will make ideal Christmas presents for all those darts enthusiasts, so fill your loved one’s stocking this Christmas by visiting the Online Ticket site – https:// ncfdarts.eventbrite.co.uk/
This is your chance to give a special gift to those in your life and the chance of a lifetime to meet and possibly play one of the World’s most iconic darts stars in history - everyone on the night will have the chance to buy ra e tickets with the lucky winners able to play either Eric Bristow, John Lowe, Keith Deller or Peter Manley. So bring your darts!
For further information about the ‘Lord Baker Community Fund’ please visit the Norfolk Community Foundation web site www.norfolkfoundation.com/ funds/the-lord-bakercommunity-fund/
FOR THE NORWICH FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE BETVISION CHARITY CHARITY
DARTS MASTERS 2015
DARTS MASTERS 2015 2015 2015
A host of former World Chapion darts stars have signed up for the first BetVision Norwich Charity Darts Masters to be held at Norwich City Football Club on Saturday 27th June 2015. The event itself will be held in the Norfolk Suite providing a fantastic location for a very prestigious event.
The event is being organised and promoted by Lord Russell Baker of Little Moulton who is looking to fundraise for the ‘Lord Baker Community Fund’ managed by The Norfolk Community Foundation. The main aim of the ‘Lord Baker Community Fund’ is to promote health and wellbeing; tackle disadvantage; support local solutions to meet local needs; promote community cohesion; develop sustainable and supportive communities and to deliver grant-making and charity support for the current fund beneficiaries that include East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH), Star Throwers Cancer Care & Support, Chapel Road School for Severely Disabled Children and Norfolk Community Foundation, who will also create a Community Grant programme which will be advertised and local community groups will be invited to apply for grants up to £1,000.
The World dart stars attending on the evening are Eric Bristow MBE (5 x World Champion; John Lowe (3 x World Champion); Peter Manley (former World No.1 and 3 x World Finalist) and from Su olk - the youngest ever World darts champion, Keith Deller.
The event o ers everyone on the night a chance to play at
least one of these former World champions and master darts players. In addition there will be a small competition with the darts masters consisting of two semi-finals and a Final on the night – playing for the Norwich Charity Darts Masters Trophy. It is envisaged that this event and competition will become an annual event in Norwich for many years. The trophy itself has been donated by David Willimott from Carmichaels Dart Mart in Magdalen Street,
Norwich. David Willimott is the former Su olk darts champion and has had the privilege to play these players on many occasions. In fact a score card still hangs in Carmichaels Dart Mart when John Lowe played David some years ago; David Willimott will be attending on the evening as a special guest. John Lowe said, “Eric Bristow, Keith Deller, Peter Manley and myself will by playing at the Norwich City Football Club in aid of the Norfolk Community
my chosen charities for 2014; the majority of the money was raised on the tombola in the precinct at Hoveton.
I was honoured as President to lay a wreath of poppies on behalf of the Club at the War Memorial in Wroxham on Remembrance Sunday.
We will be holding our “Meet the Lions Evening” on Tuesday 27th January 7pm for 7-30pm at the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Hoveton. Do come along and meet our members and find out what we do for the community, as well as enjoying some light refreshments with us.
This month’s £100 Charity Shop Draw Prize goes to Parkinson’s UK at the suggestion of M Wilson of Wroxham who donated goods to be sold in our shop.
Wroxham and Hoveton Lions are looking to welcome new members, both women and
men, so if you would like to make a di erence in your local community and have a little time to spare, we would welcome your help. Just give our President Lion Dave Barnett or our membership chairperson
Lion Suzanne Barnett a ring on 01603 782002 and they will answer any questions you may have. Anyone is welcome to come along to our meeting which are held on the “2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Hoveton. Our meetings start at 8pm. We are a friendly bunch of people, who enjoy serving their community, whilst at the same time sharing fun and fellowship.
Finally, may I take this opportunity of thanking everyone for their support over the past year and wish you all a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Lion Dave Barnett, President.
THE PROBUS PROBUS
CLUB OF CLUB OF BROADLAND BROADLAND
The Probus Club of Broadlands is a club for men who have worked in a professional or business capacity and who are retired, semi-retired, or approaching retirement. The purpose of the Club is to provide an environment for socialising between Members who share common interests and to enable them to increase their social contacts. The Club is nonpolitical and non-sectarian. It meets on the last Wednesday of the month at the Norfolk Mead in Coltishall.
At the October meeting Dr. John Clements gave a presentation entitled Knights Templar in England. John is a chevalier in the Order of the Grand Priory of England of the Knights Templar. He is the Church Secretary and Associate Pastor of the Old Meeting House Congregational Church and is also a motivational speaker and writer. John made an impressive entrance into the meeting room to begin his presentation, dressed in his white cloak and insignia of the Order, to the sounds of religious music.
John told us that the Knights Templar was founded as a French religious military order in Jerusalem in AD1119 by Hugues de Payens. From France it spread throughout Europe. The original objective was to combine the two functions of monk and knight, protecting pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land from robbers, brigands and murderers. They also played an important role in the crusades under direct papal authority. They lived under austere vows of poverty, chastity, obedience including those of a military nature. Their reputation as a formidable fighting force led many European Kings to enlist
their help in fighting to protect Christianity from the march of the Islamic faith.
By the 14th century Europe was at peace and the Knights Templar army had reduced in size but were still very powerful and very rich from payments and gifts for their services. Since they had taken a vow of poverty they re-invested the money and lent. In doing so they brought about a sophisticated banking system which included a forerunner of the modern credit card system. They also owned large property holdings in Europe and the Middle East. By 1307 their power and influence was perceived as a threat by King Philip IV of France and the Pope Clement V and in 1312 the Pope disbanded the Order. In France the Templars were arrested, tortured, forced to confess to blasphemy and many were burned at the stake. The assets and property of the Order were seized and much of it handed over to rival Orders such as the Knights of St. John in England. The main hoard of Templar treasure was, however, secreted away before it was discovered by the Pope’s men and to this day its location is unknown. In 1314 the last Grand Master was burned in Paris.
The public profile of the Order was raised significantly when it was included in the plot of Dan Brown’s book The Da Vinci Code published in 2005 and the subsequent film released in 2006. John said that much of the depiction of the Order and its history was incorrect and heretical.
Today the objectives of the Order are to: spread and defend the Christian faith; to practice charitable humanitarian work; to carry out the Knighthood’s traditions, and to promote the study of history, heraldry, genealogy, philosophy and reli-
All our Members were very appreciative of the opportunity to learn more about such an interesting organisation. New members are always welcome. Those interested in joining should contact Ian Anderson on 01603 737298. We hope to see you at our next meeting.
WROXHAM & & HOVETON HOVETON LIONS CLUB LIONS CLUB CLUB CLUB
With just a few weeks to go to Christmas, Santa has now started his rounds on his sleigh and will be visiting all his usual locations. In addition to these he will also be at St Johns School Hoveton on Saturday 6th December and he will also be visiting Hall School, Old Catton on Thursday 11th December. On Saturday 20th of December he will be at Roy’s of Wroxham and on Tuesday 23rd December at Tesco’s Stalham. All the monies raised will be used to support the many local deserving causes in our community.
A number of members manned our mobile tombola at the annual fireworks display at the Lighthouse Inn at Walcott, which is always an enjoyable evening whatever the weather. Last month’s Craft Fair was a great success with many people buying Christmas Gifts as well enjoying the excellent refreshments.
We have made provision to buy a new bench for the Granary Staithe, Hoveton. This is in addition to our other considerable financial support to this worthwhile community amenity. We have paid for 25 bereaved children from the local charity Nelson’s Journey to attend the pantomime, and have been able to donate £2150 each to Scotty’s Little Soldiers and NANSA. These two local charities are
WROXHAM BURE WROXHAM BURE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB VALLEY ROTARY CLUB CLUB CLUB
By the time you read this our pre-Christmas street collections will be in full swing. Santa’s House will have had a new coat of paint and our special guest will be out helping us on our rounds!
The collecting licenses are all in place and all the helpers are ready. We hope to see you on our rounds.
Planning is well advanced for our spectacular Masked Charity Ball in aid of EACH (East Anglia Children’s Hospices) who are building a new hospice on the south side of Norwich next year. This takes place at Dunston Hall on Saturday 18th April 2015 and includes a three course meal and dancing to Lee Vasey. Tickets are £55, and are available from Anne Kittle, telephone 07887 523071, or annekittle@btinternet.com. We are aiming for a full house to ensure we maximise the money handed over to EACH.
We recently welcomed Bill Cox from Norwich South rotary club, talking about their smoke alarm project, which aims to provide smoke alarms for the homes of vulnerable people.
Our club has agreed to support this project in our local area so if you know of anyone who
might qualify, please in the first instance, contact our president Jonathan at the number below.
We also were pleased to welcome two guests at a recent meeting – Aljandio and Claudia Garcia from the Monteray Industrial rotary club in Mexico. Our up-to-date programme through to the middle of 2015 is now on the web site - if you have not already done so have a look at it as there is something to interest everyone. If our lively social group with its great balance of committed fund raising and interesting meetings and visits sounds good to you we are always looking for new members. We welcome
both men and women from all walks of life, so if you are interested in joining us please come along to one of our meetings where guests are always welcome, we meet Monday evenings from 7pm. Our meetings generally take place in the restaurant at Wroxham Barns, and include a two course meal. Visit our web-site on www.wroxhamrotary.org.uk for more information, or contact our president, Jonathan King on 01603 784482.
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We are starting to plan our visit to our French Twinning villages of La Pommeraye and Montjean-sur-Loire next year and already have a good quotation price from a local coach company for 13th-19th August, including all coach travel, DoverCalais crossing, a night, half board, in Chartres and a morning there to explore, including a guided tour of the famous medieval cathedral and all coach tours while staying with our French families. It is dependent on us getting at least 20 people, and cheaper as we get more, so members please let us know as soon as possible and prospective recruits, do join up now, it’s only £25 a year for a family membership and you’ll have lots of fun, here and in France.
November was a busy month for us, our AGM on 13th, to recap on our year’s events, our very successful 20th anniversary visit here in August, all our various monthly activities and to enjoy Bruce’s slide show of photos of this year’s and previous visits, here and in France-and, of course, to enjoy a few glasses of wine from the local vineyards of La Pommeraye and Montjean! Talking of wine, we’re also looking forward to our wine tasting and “What’s my Qua ” evening at the Bouchon bistro in Hoveton on 26th for which all tickets sold out very quickly and promises to be a very enjoyable evening.
Our post-Christmas dinner is booked for Friday 16th January at Wroxham Barns again with a very tasty looking menu once more with a good range of choices for each course. It is always a great social evening, for old and new members, so let Sue (01603 738555) or Aileen
(01603 781451) know if you’d like to come and your menu choices.
Our monthly activities continued successfully with French Conversation at Angela’s in Hoveton in November on the topic of “les actualités”/ the news and current issues. This takes place always on the second Wednesday of the month, with Book Club on the last, although in November we moved to the Wednesday before as our wine tasting at Bouchon was on 26th. Grace hosted Book Club in November, in Wroxham, and chose Bill Bryson’s “Shakespeare”. Jane supplied French Conversation details on 01603 782496 or jane@youatt.co.uk and Ruth, Book club details on 01603 781405 or ruthwebb5@sky.com. If you would like any more information please contact us via our chairman, Peter, on 01603 782733 or peter_c_milsted@talk21.com
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WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB
WROXHAM FLOWER CLUB CLUB CLUB Our Christmas meeting will be on Wednesday 10th December at 7.30 pm at the Wroxham Church Hall. Our demonstrator will be David Wright his title “Let it Snow” It should be an enjoyable evening to put us in the mood for Christmas. Seasonal refreshments will be served. For further information please telephone 782075.
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DENING CLUB – Friday 5th December, 7.30pm at Hoveton Village Hall. Simon White, from Peter Beale’s Roses, will be demonstrating Holly Wreath making. There will also be refreshments, a ra e and time for a chat. Visitors £2. Contact Pat 01603 782523 or Julian on 01603 782883.
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21ST COLTISHALL RAINBOWS
21ST COLTISHALL RAINBOWS
21ST RAINBOWS
21ST COLTISHALL RAINBOWS is for girls between 5 and 7 years old, we meet every week in the church rooms at Coltishall. At our weekly meetings we have lots of fun playing games, going on outings, lots of arts and crafts projects and great parties. If you would like your daughter to join us please use the following website to add her to our waiting list.
BROADLAND CHESS CLUB meets at The Kings Head, Coltishall on Mondays & Wednesdays from 7.30 pm (Sep - May). Juniors meet at St Michael's School, Aylsham on Saturday mornings. The club runs regular events and has teams in the Norfolk & National leagues.
To find out more please contact: Paul Badger (Club Secretary) Tel: 01603-737572, e-mail: paulbadger@supanet.com / Matthew Perry (Junior Organiser) Tel: 01263 735740, e-mail: mperry13@yahoo.co.uk
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TIDDLERS BABY & TODDLER GROUP
TIDDLERS BABY & TODDLER GROUP
TIDDLERS TODDLER GROUP
TIDDLERS BABY & TODDLER GROUP. Meeting at Horstead tithe barn, third Wednesday of the month, 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.
ADULTS DISABLED SOCIAL GROUP ADULTS DISABLED SOCIAL GROUP ADULTS DISABLED SOCIAL GROUP 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.
- Do you like quilting or if you need help finishing o a UFO then help is at hand at the Quilting Workshop. The next two sessions will be on 5th and 26th March at The Wroxham Hub, 114 Norwich Road, Wroxham, NR12 8SA. All levels welcome. For further details please contact Tricia Dickson on 01603 783067or 07787 790191.
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CLUB CLUB CLUB - We meet on the first Tuesday of each month for an excellent lunch followed by a talk on a variety of subjects which is always interesting and entertaining. New members and visitors are always welcome to join for good company, and to hear speakers on a wide variety of topics. Mrs Jenny Atkinson at 01603 472556 0r 01692 535932 will be happy to give you further details
1st COLTISHALL GUIDES. 1st COLTISHALL 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.
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 HOVETON & WROXHAM YOUTH GROUP HOVETON & WROXHAM YOUTH GROUP HOVETON & WROXHAM HOVETON & WROXHAMyouth club at Hoveton village Hall Tuesday (also open Tues school holidays) evenings 6.30 til 8pm. We are open for youths aged 12-16, entry is £1 per week and we do crafts and activities. Contact Judith Chaney on 01603 784743 or jude.chaney@hotmail.co.uk
ING CLUB ING CLUB CLUB ING CLUB We meet on the first Friday of the month at 7.30pm at Hoveton Village Hall. Our speakers are varied and always interesting. Refreshments afterwards and time for a chat. Call Pat 01603 782523 or Julian 01603 782883.
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BROADLAND PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
BROADLAND PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Friendly local parent/carer and toddler group. We meet every Tuesday during term time, 9.00am to 11.00am at The Broadland Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton. Plenty of toys and room around - tea and co ee served. £2.00 per family. Contact Jodie on 07901 655546.
MOBILE GYM in the Battle of Britain Hall Badersfield Coltishall, Monday 10.00am to 2.45pm. Nordic walking 10.30 to 11.30am, All age groups welcome over 16. Cost £1.50 for Gym. Nordic walking £2.00. Contact Wyn 01263 516305 / 07795 265671.
BOXERCISE BOXERCISE BOXERCISE - Every Friday Hoveton Community Centre 6.15pm Contact VIBES Health & Fitness T: 01603 782343
HOVETON AND WROXHAM PRE
HOVETON AND WROXHAM PRE--SCHOOL SCHOOL -
meets at The Nursery St Johns C.P. School. Sessions run on Mon, Tues and Thurs from 12:303:30pm in term time. Ofsted registered with fully trained caring sta for children aged 2 - 4 1/2 years old. Contact Jodie on 07849 876337.
CIRCUIT TRAINING CIRCUIT TRAINING CIRCUIT TRAINING CIRCUIT TRAINING - Every Tuesday Coltishall Village Hall 8pm Contact VIBES Health & Fitness T: 01603 782343
FITBALL- every Tuesday 7pm Coltishall Village Hall Contact VIBES Health & Fitness T: 01603 782343.
COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD PRE
COLTISHALL & PRE
COLTISHALL & HORSTEAD PRE
COLTISHALL & PRE--SCHOOL SCHOOL 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: 07876 01 39 42.
POKER POKERPOKER 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.
COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD WI
COLTISHALL AND HORSTEAD WI
COLTISHALL AND COLTISHALL AND meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Church Rooms, Rectory Road. Coltishall at 7.30pm. Details; please phone Judi Howett on 01603 736 147
HAUTBOIS DISTRICT RANGERS
HAUTBOIS DISTRICT RANGERS DISTRICT
HAUTBOIS DISTRICT RANGERS meet every other Tuesday, 7-8:30pm. We're a small group of girls aged 14+ looking for more people to join us. We do a variety of di erent activities from camping, to shopping, kayaking to performing! If you're interested or want more information please call Natalie on 07796 318644.
HORNING ART CLASS
HORNING ART CLASS
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.
WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB
WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB - English
WROXHAM FOLK DANCE CLUB
Country Dancing most Fridays at the Church Hall, Wroxham. No membership fee; just £2.00 per night. Beginners welcome! Phone Mick on 01692 404447.
KINGS HEAD QUIZ NIGHT KINGS HEAD QUIZ NIGHT NIGHT NIGHT at Hoveton Thursday nights at 7.30pm. Still £1 per person admission and inclusive of a FREE Quiznighter's Bu et. Max 6 in a team. Winner takes all and Picture Quiz winner leaves with a FREE bottle of wine!
ZUMBA ZUMBA ZUMBA with Becky, every Tuesday, 7-8pm at Tunstead School Hall. £5. Contact Abi on 07979 693601.
BADMINTON BADMINTON - Come and join a friendly group of people who play for exercise and fun on Wednesday evenings at Broadland High School in Hoveton. Please telephone Sue on 01603 782606 or Pam 01603 782041 for further details.
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