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Welcome… to the latest edition of THE STRATTON & TASBURGH BOOK…
Ah, ‘February & March’ - by definition, the last month of Winter and the first month of Spring! There are lots of notable diary dates over this period: we’ve got Chinese New Year 10th Feb, Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) 13th Feb, Valentine’s Day 14th Feb, St David’s Day 1st March, Mother's Day 10th March, St Patrick’s Day 17th March, Good Friday 29th March, British Summer Time starts on March 31st & Easter Monday is 1st April. Plenty to focus on then!
As usual, inside this magazine you’ll find lots of feature articles, puzzles and quizzes - as well as thriving local services.
Thank you for ‘buying local’ - using services displayed in this publication really helps to boost our local economy!
Guest celebrity feature this edition is TV, radio and podcast host Fearne Cotton - see centre pages...
Enjoy February & March!...
This magazine is one of 5,000 copies delivered to residents & businesses in: Long Stratton, Tasburgh, Newton Flotman, Hempnall, Morningthorpe, Fritton, Shelton, Hardwick, Saxlingham Nethergate, Saxlingham Green, Swainsthorpe, Tharston, Gt Moulton & Wacton.
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LONG STRATTON GYMNASTIC CLUB every Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon caters for girls aged 5 to 18 years. The club runs a disability session on a Saturday which is open to boys and girls at Long Stratton Leisure Centre, first session free. For more information contact Tina on 01379 740948.
TAS WELL JUNIORS - The last Saturday of every month 6-8pm at the Tas Well Social Club for children of all ages. Games, activities & lots of fun. More info: Mel on 01508 532146 or mel.large@btinternet.com
COFFEE MEETING - meet some old friends, make some new friends, have a chat, a cup of tea & a piece of cake at the Coffee Pot, every Wednesday 2.003.30pm in the Tasburgh Church Room.
CASUALTIES UNION NORWICH BRANCH - Meets at the Vauxhall Centre, Johnson Place, Norwich, NR2 2SA 7:30pm 9:30pm Weds new members welcome for details contact 01508 494492 www.casualtiesunion.org.uk
KIDDY COOK - Cookery workshops for 4-11 year old chefs held in Tasburgh. Held once a month on Saturday mornings and during school holidays. www.kiddycook.co.uk or call Fran on 07973 724870 for the latest schedule.
HEMPNALL MILL CENTRE- Bookings Sarah Batchelor info@hempnallmillcentre.co.uk 07504 699534 www.hempnallmillcentre.co.uk
NEED SOMEWHERE TO HOLD A FUNCTION?
Anniversary celebration, children’s party, christening, birthday party, family and friends get together? The Mill Centre in Hempnall is available for hire – please call Sarah Batchelor 07504 699534 or email info@hempnallmillcentre.co.uk
THARSTON HISTORY SOCIETY regularly meets on the last Wednesday of alternate months. Everyone is welcome - admission is free but there is a retiring collect to help with Society expenses. For further information please see our website www.tharston-historysociety.com or email web@tharston-historysociety.com.
FITNESS CLASSES - Long Stratton High School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening. Choose from circuits, HIIT or cardio blast. First session FREE. To book your FREE session or for more details please email: hello@timcourridge.co.uk
HEMPNALL MILL CENTRE - LUNCHEON CLUB
Thursday from £6. Morning tea or coffee served on arrival from 11am with a two course lunch served at
12 noon. For more information contact (Margaret Sparham ( Wed and Thursday on 499766 or 499579 at other times)
SAXLINGHAM NETHERGATE BOWLS CLUB Come along and have a go at Bowls at our Green in a picturesque setting on the Playing Field. The club is running taster session and coaching for beginners on Monday mornings at 11.00am. Experienced Bowlers are welcome too. Contact: Chris Lacey on 01508 499700
TASBURGH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB - Our FA Charter Standard club won Norfolk FA’s Grassroots club of the year for 2019. We have FA qualified coaches who train boys and girls from age 5 to 15, and we have various teams playing in the Norfolk Youth Combined League. New players and volunteers welcome! For more info you can find us on Facebook, at www.tasburghunited.com or call Dan Edwards on 07813 045764.
MARTIAL ARTS - All Oriental Self Defence & Physical Fitness Techniques in One Art. Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts Club in Long Stratton and Tasburgh. TWO FREE SESSIONS. Ages 4-7 years; Lil Dragons Tasburgh Village Hall Monday 4.30pm. Ages 7 to Adult; Tasburgh Village Hall Monday 5.30-6.30pm. Classes also in Long Stratton see web www.kuksoolwongillingwater.org for locations, times and more information or call/text 07775 890359.
TAS VALLEY PRE-SCHOOL and PLAYGROUP Our small, dedicated team of staff provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 2 years to school age, to play and learn. During term time, we offer weekday morning sessions 9am - 12pm, and Tuesday afternoon sessions 12pm - 3pm. We also offer Monday afternoon sessions, 12pm - 3pm, for pre -school year children only (the year before children go to school). Fees are £14 per session, age dependent. All 3-5 year olds and some 2 year olds are entitled to funding from Norfolk County Council. Please visit www.tasvalleyplaygroup.org.uk or e-mail enquiries.tvplaygroup@gmail.com
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SAXLINGHAM NETHERGATE BOWLS CLUB Come along and have a go at Bowls at our Green in a picturesque setting on the Playing Field. The club is running taster session and coaching for beginners on Monday mornings at 11.00am. Experienced Bowlers are welcome too. Contact: Chris Lacey on 01508 499700
DID YOU KNOW you can now find information on THE HEMPNALL TRUST & how to book the Mill Centre in Hempnall on The Hempnall Trust Website www.hempnalltrust.org
SINGING: IF YOU CAN SPEAK YOU CAN SING. Creative Singing Community Choir meets every Tuesday at Wacton Village Hall between 7:00 - 8:30pm. No Auditions. No Need to Read Music. For further information please contact Louise Tingley 07765 920390 or louise@lktingley.com
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