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The Reeve's Tale Magazine Dec07/Jan08
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LETTERS
Open Garden, Foxley Our ‘Open Garden’ adventure ended on Tuesday 2nd October in reasonable weather and with a surprising number of visitors, considering the time of year. Thanks to those garden enthusiasts who visited and to all the friends who were instrumental in helping us to raise £1000. 00. (One thousand pounds!) towards the church window repairs. John & Mary Fletcher.
This should have appeared in the November magazine. Sorry Ed.
Bawdeswell Garage After many years of service to the community, firstly in the village itself where they also sold petrol, diesel, and for a time ran the post office; then subsequently the present premises on the Dereham Road, Tony and Frankie Shepherd have finally handed over the reins. Their motto that ‘no job was too big or too small’ was ably carried out by them and their team, and I would like to express my thanks for the many times when we have called on their expertise. Bob and Debbie Mabee have now taken on the challenge, and we have found their service excellent. Good luck to them. Hugh Rose. The Elms, Foxley.
Two 3' Divan Beds each with mattress and headboard. Good Condition. Can deliver. Offers to 01362-688330 Joan Parfitt
Ploughing Steve Framlingham has won many trophies this Autumn, the Classic Class at Holkham, Bodham, Colton, Great Melton and Swanton Morley. On the weekend of October 13th/14th at Crockley Hill he was asked to be a Steward on the Saturday and on the Sunday he competed with 19 others in the Classic Class and was pleased to gain 6th place. The following Saturday in Cambridgeshire he won his class which means he has qualified to plough in the British Nationals next October which should be staged in Essex. Steve and David judged on Foulness Island, Essex, at the end of September and also at Woolley near Barnsley, Yorkshire early Nov. He ploughed at Kirton, Suffolk on November 11th. He was placed 2nd. Bawdeswell Ploughing Society match January 13th Most of the entry forms have now been sent, all those who ploughed in the last match are given the chance to plough again. Around 80 entries are expected. Ploughing starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm. There will be a charity raffle which will be drawn when ploughing finishes followed by the presentation of trophies. Spectators are welcome to come and see the skills of ploughing. Much hard work goes into arranging a ploughing match, trophies have to be ordered, the land measured out into plots and marked, caterer booked and judges organised. When ploughing finishes the judges’ marks have to be totalled up before the winners are announced. Steve and Dena are most grateful to Mr Gurney for allowing the match to take place on his land again this year. Ruby Framingham
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DECEMBER/JANUARY EVENTS DIARY
Bawdeswell Village Hall:
Aerobics – Monday evenings. Countryside Rangers - every other Wednesday. WeightWatchers – Thursday evenings. Pilates – Wednesday evenings.
Foxley Village Hall:
Exercise Classes every Tuesday morning at 9.30am. Short Mat Bowls: Every Monday & Friday evening. |
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Christmas Gathering in Foxley Village Hall --------- FRI 28 DECEMBER --------- An Evening of LIVE MUSIC to suit all tastes with BOBBY GRAHAM --------- LICENSED BAR & BUFFET --------- Admission Ticket Prize DrawTickets: Adults £6.00 Children (under 14) £3.00 --------- Tel: Dave Marshall 688022 or John Driver 688713 |
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FOXLEY SOCIAL CLUB On Wednesday afternoon 31st October the club had Mr. Peter Pavey back again to talk about his song-writing days in Tin Pan Alley. As before he brought with him tapes, records, discs and sheet music to play to us, plus a wealth of memorabilia of the many famous singers for whom he had written. Where he had brought no record of a number, then he sung it to us himself with a very fine voice redolent of the Music Hall era. His behind-the-scenes stories, coupled with his ready humour gave us all an exceptionally enjoyable afternoon. The turnout was one of the best that the club had ever had, which was perhaps fitting: all those that had enjoyed the club over these last few years coming to say their goodbyes on the club’s last event. S.B. |
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BAWDESWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Healthy Schools We have just heard we have
achieved “Healthy Schools Status” which is excellent news. The children are
now discussing our “Food Policy” in their Class and School Council time. Disability Equality Scheme We are in the process of
writing our Disability Equality Scheme and as required by law, we wish to
consult with the community about whether anyone has any ideas of priorities
relating to Disability Equality that might be relevant for us to address.
Please contact the school if you have any input by the end of November. Theatre Trips We are planning to take Year
R,1,2 & 3 to the Pantomime Dick Whittington at
the Theatre Royal in January, and Year 4, 5 & 6 to a production of Hamlet
by the Shakespeare 4 Kidz also at the Theatre Royal
in January. As you can imagine this is a very expensive outing,
however, the Friends are contributing to the cost and we are going to use
some of our Sponsor Spelling money but we will still need to ask you to
contribute £5 per child towards the overall cost. Forthcoming dates include:- 3rd December –
Visit by the Inspire Discovery Centre to perform to
the children. (am)
Cross Country Competition to Costessey High School. (pm) 12th December - Pandas Nativity Performance. 14th December –
Disco run by friends. 16th December –
Church Christmas Concert 19th December
– School Christmas Service in church. (Break up for
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Friends of Bawdeswell Church
Notices will be going up soon about the Christmas Concert to be held in the church on Sunday 16th December at 4pm. We have a return visit from Susie to sing seasonal songs and there will be a selection of music from the Bawdeswell School choir. Refreshments of mulled wine and mince pies are included in the price of £5. Tickets will be available from the school and from James Lilwall on 01362 688499.
Events for the coming year are to be: Jan 26th 100 Club Renewal Evening at Church View March 15th Quiz and Supper at the Village Hall May 17th Grand Ball at the Village Hall Oct 11th Harvest supper at the Village Hall Dec 16th Christmas Concert in the church
The next project for the Friends is to have the church redecorated so your support at these events to raise funds for this will be much appreciated.
-o-o-o-o-o- CHOIR ICENI – Christmas
Programme Swaffham Parish Church, Friday 7th
December at 7.30pm |
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A new
organ for All Saints Church Bawdeswell When All Saints’ Church was rebuilt after the aircraft crash which destroyed it during the war, the organ from the dower house at Shotesham Hall was moved here and installed in a specially built case which stands in the gallery at the west end of the church. The case was designed to match the other major wooden furniture, particularly the triple-decker pulpit, the pews and the font cover. The organ was built by Norman & Beard in 1901. So it is now just over 100 years old, at the age when it needs a major overhaul, and the PCC took the opportunity to review the musical needs of the church in the parish. The church can accommodate a congregation of about 100 and, although we do not see so many each week, the church is filled for major services and for weddings and funerals. We need an organ which can give an effective lead to both small and large congregations. A digital organ, housed within the existing organ case, will provide a modern answer which will be in keeping with the twentieth century style of the building. The organ will have digitally generated stops which can be voiced and adjusted to best match the acoustic of the church. Forward-facing speakers (behind a pipe façade in the organ case) will not be so affected by the ceiling. Different styles of music can be authentically performed by switching to different voicing. As digital technology develops, the organ can be further enhanced and updated without burdening the Church financially. As you know, the Friends of Bawdeswell Church already run fund-raising events for the maintenance of the fabric of the church. The PCC has therefore decided to aim to cover the cost of the new organ from donations and has set up an Organ Fund for this purpose. If gifts are made in memory of a loved one, their name will be added to a Memorial List displayed on or next to the organ in the gallery, making the organ a living memorial of sound. |
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BAWDESWELL PARISH COUNCIL - EXTRACTS OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2007
PRESENT : Councillors Mallen, Shannon, Lilwall and Hipperson. Mr. G. Bambridge (DC) 12 parishioners APOLOGIES: Councillors Mason, Beane & Cockburn. Mrs. I.Floering Blackman MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Agreed and signed
Mr. Phil Daines, Breckland Councils Chief Planning Officer attended the meeting and gave an interesting and informative talk on Planning procedures, enforcement process and new Govt. legislation. Community Car Scheme : Mr. Bambridge to speak to Breckland about financing the scheme which it is hoped will up and running shortly. Planning: - Rear of Denver House-new dwelling/garage – Appeal pending refusal of PP – PC had no objections. - Lodge Plantation, Dereham Road – erection of sectional wooden shed for storage of tools/materials for woodland maintenance (retrospective) – No Objections although Councillors concerned about large size of shed and requested restriction on PA that shed should only be used for storage of materials/tools. -Bawdeswell Garden Centre – Premises Licence granted subject to conditions: - alcohol (wine/Beer) only sold for consumption with meals – hours for regulated entertainment limited to 6 days in any one calendar year when alcohol can be served beyond 17.30. -Local Development Framework: Councillors concerned that Bawdeswell still appears to be considered as a Local Service Centre although we only fulfil two of the five criteria listed (Doctors Surgery/School/Shop employment in area/bus service). Mr. Bambridge said Bawdeswell should make its position known regarding future development – or not – to Breckland at all levels, considering the potential advantages as well as pitfalls. Breckland is considering Policy on November 20th and PC have asked Mr. Bambridge to represent us – Councillor Shannon to prepare PC statement for Councillors approval before sending to Mr. Bambridge. -Chaucer House, The Street – tree preservation order for 4 trees in garden. -Fairstead Homes, Reepham Road – NCC confirm speed reactive sign/ 30mph roundel will be in place by 30th November. - Banham Compost – letter in EDP reporting that NCC seeking to rush one of the two PA’s to Planning Committee on November 30th – Clerk to inform Mrs. Floering Blackman of our strong objections ,asking her to speak on our behalf.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: MONDAY 3rd DECEMBER AT 7.30pm IN THE VILLAGE HALL. THIS IS WHEN THE PRECEPT FOR YEAR 2008/09 IS SET.
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BAWDESWELL PARISH COUNCIL – NOTICES
COUNCILLORS WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL PARISHIONERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2008.
Fly Tipping; recently there have been several instances of people leaving household items/rubbish on the Village Hall recycling site. This is unlawful and anyone seen should be reported to the Police and will face prosecution.
VILLAGE HANDYMAN The Parish Council still has a vacancy for a Part Time Village Handyman. If you are interested please contact the Parish Clerk on 01362 688234
MOBILE POLICE OFFICE
The Mobile Police Office will be in ‘The Street’ Bawdeswell 11am until 12.30pm every 4th Thursday. This is intended to provide a ‘visible’ police presence in the village. Please make sure that you visit them if you have a problem or need information. Pop in and find out what’s happening in the area.
Future Dates for 2007/8 are 20th December, 17Th January, 14th February, 13th March, 10th April, 8th May, 5th June
The Parish Council has been advised that this facility is not being well used. This is a good facility for the village and if the police continue to find that it is not being used then it will be withdrawn. USE IT OR LOSE IT
Bawdeswell Activities Group (BAG) Half Term at the hall in October was enjoyed by many children from Bawdeswell and the surrounding area. Over 30 children had great fun at the Halloween party and we were very impressed at the high standard of the fancy dress costumes.
Those who attended the Disco on Saturday 17 November really enjoyed themselves even though some of their friends didn’t show up. The music was excellent and we hope to hold another one in 2008.
The Group is looking for additional volunteers/event leaders to help with the scheme during 2008. Please contact Janet on 688749.
Regular & Future Events
BINGO AFTERNOONS every other Tuesday at 2pm. Next sessions 11th December, 8th January, 22nd January, 5th February. Eyes Down at 2.15. If you have difficulty getting to the hall transport can be arranged. Call Janet on 688749. (If you would like an evening Bingo session call Janet. If there is enough interest we will arrange it).
MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP - The BAG CAFE will be open from 9.30 to 11.30am every Friday during term time for the Mother and Toddler Group.
Saturday 22 December Children’s Christmas Party – see separate page
HALF TERM AT THE HALL – 11th to 15th FEBRUARY 2008 Details will be included in the February Reeve’s Tale
Bawdeswell Activities Group gratefully acknowledge grant aid from Norfolk Community Foundation, Breckland Council and Bawdeswell Parish Council
Inspired by
Did you know that Bawdeswell had two residents serving with the Royal Anglian Regiment in Afghanistan? They are David Baker (TA) and Patrick Casey and we must give thanks that they have returned home safely. A very warm welcome home to both of you and congratulations on your achievements. You have done us proud!
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BAWDESWELL ACTIVITIES GROUP (BAG)
Children’s Christmas Party & Fancy Dress Competition Bawdeswell Village Hall Saturday 22nd December 2pm – 5pm Please bring a home made Christmas tree decoration to hang on our tree in the Hall. There will be a prize for the best one. SANTA has promised to drop in to see us.
£2 per child – MUST be booked in advance Call Janet on 01362 68 8749 by 16th December
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Bawdeswell Village Hall
Hire Charges 2007
Further reductions or free hire is available for Bawdeswell Community groups on weekdays when the hall is not otherwise in use.
Village Hall Committee The Village Hall Committee is still struggling to keep going and desperately needs more members. There are 800 plus people in the village and just half a dozen of you could help make a big difference. We meet in the village hall at 8pm on the 3rd Monday of each month. Please come and join us !! |
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BAWDESWELL FOOTBALL CLUB.
Bawdeswell FC are currently 5th in their division with 15pts from 5 wins out of 9 games.
New players and supporters are needed for the team.
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