THE REEVE’S TALE – February 2008     Text Only Version

 

LETTERS & NOTICES

 

Reepham Road, Bawdeswell

In the early hours of New Years Day we heard a bang, which has become all too common during the last year, as yet another car has been travelling too fast from the Reepham direction and missed the bend completely ending up in the ditch outside our property,  although this time it came into our field.  Thankfully no one was hurt this time but had a car been travelling in the opposite direction it could have been a fatal error on the drivers part.  

This is the 3rd such accident in the last year and each time the Police have been aware of it.  I wondered just how many times this has too happen before something is done on this dangerous bend to reduce the chances of another accident like this which next time maybe fatal.

 A happy & safe new year to you all.              Christine Eglington 

 

Ploughing Match

Bawdeswell Ploughing Society were unable to stage their Ploughing Match on January 13th due to the heavy rain the previous Friday.  It will now be held on Sunday February 3rd on the same land at Beck Farm, Billingford, by permission of Mr David Gurney.

Any enquiries please ring Steve and Dena Framingham on 01362 688063

 

Bawdeswell Garage – an apology. 

In a letter of appreciation of Tony and Jackie Shepherd in the last magazine, Jackie somehow got called Frankie. We’re very sorry but we misread the handwriting of the writer. We should have known really but always knew Jackie just as Mrs Shepherd.

 

X29 BUS SERVICE TO AND FROM NORWICH & FAKENHAM – Timetables are on the Bus Shelters – for up-to-date information log on to www.thereevestale.co.uk

for a direct link to Norfolk Green, operating a much improved service.

 

 

 

DOG FOULING

 

PLEASE BE REMINDED  THAT

 

National legislation set up by the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996   set maximum fines at £1,000 (with a fixed penalty fine of £25).

 

Always carry a plastic bag and dispose of any faeces on the footpaths, roadways and verges in and around Bawdeswell & Foxley.

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY EVENTS

 

Fri. 1st

Toddler Group café at Bawdeswell Village Hall – page 14

Sat.2nd

Bawdeswell football club Home game – page 7

Sun. 3rd

Ploughing Match – see letter opposite for details.

Tu.5th

Afternoon Bingo at Bawdeswell Village Hall – see page 7

Blood Donors Session at Bawdeswell Village Hall – page 8

Wed.6th

Beginning of Lent.

Mobile Library visiting Bawdeswell a.m. – see page 11

Thu.7th

Book Club meets at Old Workhouse Bar 7.30pm

Fri.8th

Toddler Group café at Bawdeswell Village Hall – page 14

Mobile Library visiting Foxley p.m. – see page 11

Julian Group meet in Bawdeswell at 8pm – see page 28.

Sat.9th

Project Bawdeswell meeting 1030 at the Village Hall

Photographic Tour of Norfolk, 7.30pm Foxley Village Hall

Mon.11th

HALF  TERM

Drive U Pottery at Bawdeswell Village Hall – see page 6

WI Meeting, Sparham Old Schoolroom 7.30pm

Bawdeswell Parish Council Meeting  7.45pm

Tu.12th

Indoor Games Day at Bawdeswell Village Hall – see page 6

Lent Course begins – 7.30pm at Lyng Rectory

Wed.13th

Monoprinting for Vallentines Day – see page 6

Lent Course – 2pm at Lyng Rectory (alternative time to above).

Thu.14th

 

Mobile Police Station in Bawdeswell – see page 19

Indoor Games Day at Bawdeswell Village Hall – see page 6

Valentines Day

Fri.15th

Painting Competition - see page 6

Mon.18th

Board Games Afternoon at Bawdeswell Village Hall – page 7

Fri.22nd

Toddler Group café at Bawdeswell Village Hall – page 14

Julian Group meet in Bawdeswell at 8pm – see page 28.

Tu.26th

Foxley PC Meeting 7.30pm

Wed.27th

Mobile Library visiting Bawdeswell a.m. – see page 11

Fri.29th

Toddler Group café at Bawdeswell Village Hall – page 14

Mobile Library visiting Foxley p.m. – see page 11

 

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.

 

 

THE FOXLEY SOCIAL CLUB’S FAREWELL TEA PARTY

 

  On the afternoon of 28th November Foxley Social Club held a farewell tea party.  It was a way of saying thank you to all the people, past and present, who had given so generously of their time and efforts; and of course to all those loyal members who had supported the club come rain or shine.

  The food was, as usual, supplied by members and guests alike, and was of course of the highest standard; and I am sure that no one from the very good attendance went away still feeling ‘peckish’.

  The gathering was entertained by the ‘Banjo Brothers’: a very talented duo who not only kept our feet tapping with their music, but had an inexhaustible supply of jokes and anecdotes.  All in all, considering the occasion, it was a thoroughly entertaining afternoon.

  The Club Chairlady would like to express her sincere gratitude to all the members and ex-members of the committee for their help and time in running the club over the last six years or so, and hopes they feel, as she does, that it was a worthwhile venture.

  The Raffle made £52. 00 for the East Anglia Air Ambulance; and the club’s remaining funds of £101. 77p went to the same charity.

                                                                                                 S.B.

 

 

FOXLEY VILLAGE HALL CHRISTMAS GATHERING

 

  On Friday evening, 28th December 2007, what seemed like the majority of Foxley Village gathered together in the village hall for an end-of-year festive junket.  Ruth Whitmore and her cohorts on the Hall Committee had done a splendid job with the hall’s decorations and the all the table dressing; and the buffet could have been prepared and arranged by Michelin.  Behind the bar, mine host, affable and immaculate as always, was David Marshall dispensing the refreshments with an experienced ease.  The music, which one could be forgiven for thinking they were listening to a top group, was supplied by Bobby Graham—a very talented man.  The dancing area was soon being used with great enthusiasm; and the bar never looked in danger of running out of customers—the right ingredients for a truly sociable evening.  What was particularly pleasing about the gathering was that it provided an opportunity for several new arrivals to the village to get to know their new neighbours, and for us, of course, to meet them.

  On a cold and blustery December night, I am sure that Foxley Village Hall was the warmest place in Norfolk.   

                                                                                                   D.B.

 

 

 

Bawdeswell Activities Group

HALF TERM AT THE HALL

 

Activities for Children and Adults,

Young and Not So Young

 

Bawdeswell Village Hall 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Monday 11th to Friday 15th February 2008

 

We have lots of games and toys, both indoor and outdoor for you to use and light refreshments are available.

 

Come along and play - there is no admission charge

 

Plus - Organised Events

 

Monday 11th February – 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Lisa’s DRIVE  U  POTTERY – Painting Easter pottery for all ages. 

Prices from £1.50 – no booking required.  More information from  Lisa 667093.

 

Tuesday 12th February – 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Indoor Games day

 

Wednesday 13th February – 2pm to 4pm Breckland Event

Monoprinting for Valentines Day (Breckland charge £2 per child)

5-11 age group. Children must be accompanied to the event by a parent/ guardian, who must sign a parent consent form upon arrival.

 

Thursday 14th February 1.30pm to 5.30pm 

Indoor Games day

 

Friday 15th February 1.30pm to 4pm

Painting and Drawing Competition – Paint or draw a picture about Bawdeswell using crayons and colourful paint etc!

For more information contact Karin 688338 or Janet 688749

 

Please note that children aged under 11 must be supervised by a parent/guardian for BAG events and when using BAG equipment. Children aged 11 and over must have a consent form signed by a parent/guardian.

           

  Bawdeswell Activities Group Inspired by Project Bawdeswell

 

 

Bawdeswell Activities Group is the working name of “Bawdeswell Village Hall Committee – Community Activities Group, Registered Charity No. 800970”

 

 

BAWDESWELL ACTIVITIES GROUP (BAG) – Events at the Village Hall

 

 

February Half Term –11th to 15th February – A program of activities has been arranged. Please see separate page for details.

 

Bingo – Afternoon Bingo will be held on Tuesday 5 February 2 – 4 p.m.

Games Afternoon – On Monday 18 February starting at 1.30 pm.  Come and play any of the following:  Whist, Rummy, Bridge, Hearts, Sorry, Scrabble and other board games or, for exercise, Table Tennis!! 

 

NOTE:  If you need a lift to the Village Hall for the above, please ring Janet on 688749.

 

The Group is looking for additional volunteers to help with the events during 2008.   Please contact Janet on 688749.

 

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.

                                               

 

Bawdeswell Activities Group gratefully acknowledge grant aid from Norfolk Community Foundation, Breckland Council and donations from Bawdeswell Parish Council and residents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAWDESWELL FOOTBALL CLUB.

(Crown Fire Central & South Norfolk League)

 

 

Bawdeswell FC have missed a number of games due to poor weather conditions resulting in their home pitch being unplayable. They have had a mixed season so far with 5 wins and 5 losses. Next home game is on 2nd February – weather permitting!

 

New players and supporters are needed for the team.

 

For information about the club please contact Philip Duffield on (01362) 688611

 

 

BAWDESWELL BOWLS CLUB.

 

Bawdeswell has an excellent venue situated behind the Village Hall. New members are invited to join the club.

For further information about the club please contact Paul Digby on (01362) 688615

 

 

 

BAWDESWELL VILLAGE HALL

 

Bawdeswell Village hall is available for hire by both parishioners and non residents. At present the hall is available most weekdays during the day, Tuesday evenings and alternate Wednesday evenings. There are lots of Saturdays and Sundays still free.  You can also hire tables and chairs for you own events. A 6m x 4m tent is available for hire either at the hall or for you garden event. Regular activities at the hall include Aerobics on Monday Evenings, Countryside Rangers every other Wednesday, Weight Watchers on Thursday evenings and Pilates on Friday evenings. The Badgers mothers & toddlers group meet on Friday mornings 9.30 to 11.30 am – there is no admission charge for this and light refreshments are available.

 

For availability, more details and a booking form please contact the booking clerk:-   

David Cockburn

Tel:       (01362) 688749

Mobile: 07778 835 254

Email:   BawdeswellVH@aol.com

Period

Hire Charge

Parishioners

Per Hour

£8

£7.50

4 Hours

£30

£25

6 Hours

£45

£35

12 Hours

£60

£45

Full Day

£80

£55

Bawdeswell Community Groups are not charged 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 !!

 

 

PROJECT BAWDESWELL 

 

  At the meeting on 12 January the group reviewed the scheme produced by the Hall & Access sub-group to redevelop the recreation ground and expand the hall facilities. A Wine and Cheese evening is to be held on Tuesday 11 March to roll out this exciting new concept to the residents of Bawdeswell. Invitations will be sent to every house in the village and other interested parties.

 

There was considerable discussion on the way forward with the new (recycled) equipment for the children’s play area. Some health & safety issues have been raised and a meeting will be held with a professional installer to resolve this. The group were pleased to hear that provision has been made towards the costs of this by the Parish Council in their 2008/9 precept.

 

The Activities sub-group reported on their progress and plans for 2008.        

 

A lot of work is being done between meetings and behind the scenes.  The next meetings of the main group are scheduled for Saturdays 9 February and 8 March at 10.00 am in the Village Hall. Come along and hear all about the various work streams and share your ideas with us.  All are welcome. See our website www.projectbawdeswell.org.uk for more information.

 

CAN YOU HELP – we need more volunteers to help with the organisation of Project Bawdeswell especially fundraising.

 

If you are interested in helping please call the Secretary on 688749.

 

 

THE BECK WI

 

No meeting in December. Instead we met for our Annual Christmas Dinner and I'm sure we all awarded full marks to Lyng's Fox & Hounds for a well cooked, well served and enjoyable meal.

Our first meeting of 2008 was held on 14th January. Aleathia introduced our speaker, Brian Bassingthwaighte from the Salvation Army.

Brian spoke mainly of the 'soup run' in Norwich. This was started in the 1980's by Major Barbara Duncan at the Citadel to fill a need for the homeless and those unable to cater for themselves. When Major Barbara left Norwich, Brain became the 'soup run' coordinator. In those days, two sometimes 3 people went out to take hot drinks, soup etc, to those men sleeping rough, but Brian eventually organised a four man rota with a team of helpers, which still works very well indeed.

The Salvation Army now have a covered stall in Hay Hill and hot drinks, soup and food are served every evening of the year. There is also a very successful ARC (Advice and Refreshment Centre) in Pottergate which was opened by the Citadel approximately six years ago.

It was a most interesting and informative talk, highlighting the caring work done by the Salvation Army.

After our tea/coffee break, Aleathia told us of forthcoming events and Zillah won the raffle. Our next meeting is on Monday 11th February at 7.30 pm when Gill will give us an illustrated talk on her visits to Serbia and Montenegro in connection with the Samaritan's Purse Shoeboxes. The exhibit will be an item for the 2008 Christmas boxes to again be sent to some of the world's poorest children.     Mary Humphrey

 

 

BAWDESWELL BOOK CLUB

 

The Book Club meets in the Old Workhouse Bar on the first Thursday of every month at 7.30 pm and welcomes new members.  We mostly obtain books from the Library so there is not the expense of buying new books each month.   

Our current book choice is " Vanity Fair "  by William Thackeray  which we shall discuss at the January and February meetings together  with any other books we may have read.
The book we read for he December meeting was  " The Night Watch " by  Sarah Waters whose " Tipping the Velvet " and " Fingersmith " have  ben dramatised on TV.
The book was not universally liked though most persevered to the  end.  The setting is London and the story moves backwards from 1947  to 1944 to 1941 following the fortunes of Duncan who has been in  prison, Val who has a long term relationship with a married man and  the 3 way love story of Julia, Helen and Kay.  The characters were  not particularly sympathetic but there was an interesting storyline  with no clear-cut conclusions and a shocking revelation at the end.
I particularly liked the descriptions of life in prison and London  during the blitz, and for me the book gave a real feel for the time  it was set in.

 

 

 

 Mobile Library Service   

 Home Library Service

 

The Mobile Library calls (Normally) every 3 weeks at Bawdeswell on a Wednesday morning and Foxley on a Friday afternoon.

Bawdeswell: - Paradise Road 10am, School 10.20am, 12 Reepham Road 10.45am, Bawdeswell Hall 11am, Hall Road 11.15am, 3 Bell Close 11.35am and Chaucer Close 11.50-12pm. Next Visits due are  6th February, 27th February.

 

Foxley: - The Chequers 3.10 – 3.25pm. Next Visits due are 8th February, 29th February.

 

For further information on any aspect of the service please call 01603 222267

 

The Home Library Service provides books on wheels to people in the community who like to use the library service but are unable to get there due to age, disability or restricted mobility. To use the Home Library Service or to volunteer to help deliver the service, please telephone 01603 506848.

 

 

 

 

“Norfolk as I see it”

by

Peter Bradbury

 

A photographic tour around Norfolk

at

Foxley Village Hall

on

Saturday 9th February 7:30pm

Refreshments are included in the 4.00 price of the ticket

 

Proceeds for St Thomas’ Church Restoration Fund

 

 

 

 

  

FRIENDS OF BAWDESWELL CHURCH

 

The quiz night will now be held on Saturday 8th March and not the 15th as previously advertised.  This was a good event last year and much enjoyed by everyone who took part so do keep the date in mind.  More details will be in the next edition of the Reeve’s Tale and posters will go up around the village nearer the time.

 

Preparations for the May Ball on 17th May 2008 are well in hand  - time to start thinking about what to wear!  Do keep this date free in your diaries – it’s a splendid affair and well worth coming to.  Tables can be booked in advance so if you would like to get up a party please contact James Lilwall on 688499 to make sure you don’t miss out.

 

Heather McCraith has retired as the Friends’ treasurer.  Heather did a sterling job over her time with us and we will miss her greatly.  David and Angela Shannon have joined the committee and David has taken on the role of treasurer – welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

QUIZ NIGHT  Saturday 8th March

Lots of fun, Supper and a Licensed Bar

Try and get a team together!

 

MAY BALL  Saturday 17th May

Silver Service Dinner

Big Band

Host a party!   Join a party!  Treat yourself!

 

 

 

BAWDESWELL BADGERS PRE-SCHOOL 

 

Hello everyone and a Happy New Year from all at Bawdeswell Badgers Pre-School.  Here at the pre-school we are looking forward to an exciting year, we are hoping to trial both lunchtime clubs and all-day sessions which we hope the children will enjoy and be helpful to working Mums.

 

The theme to begin our year is Winter, we will be looking at our environment, natural history and in particular the RSPB Bird watch, having already made our bird feeders last term, we hope to enjoy a bit of ‘spotting’ with them.  We will continue our study of different cultures and religions and enjoy activities linked to festivals from around the world. 

 

During October we were visited by Ofsted and attained a ‘Satisfactory’ grading, working on our action plan we hope to attain a higher grading next time.

 

We are a self funding charity, who are blessed with a hard working committee who work tirelessly on our behalf, thank you.  If any local businesses would care to sponsor us, not necessarily funding but perhaps expertise to improve and maintain our mobile classroom or any resources we could use to enrich our learning, please contact Carol Taylor – Supervisor 01362 688875

 

 

    Mothers & Toddlers

 

Fridays at Bawdeswell village hall 

0930 – 1130 during term time.

 

Free

 

Any unwanted toys welcomed please.

 

 

 

BAWDESWELL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL   

 

Thank you to all who came and supported our nativity in the church on 19th December it was good to see so many people there.  If you would like DVD copy of the rehearsal, these are available in school for £2.00 per copy.

 

We have received the report from the second inspection from OFSTED.  The school is making satisfactory progress in all areas.  The report is available on the OFSTED website.

 

We are lucky to have the “Young Enterprise” team in on 5th February 08, to give the children an opportunity to learn about the wider world and industry.  The programme is designed for children aged 4-11 years and provides practical and fun activities for the children. It aims to teach children to understand how individuals, families, communities and nations make decisions that effect their daily life and economic well being. It will give children an informed view of the attitudes and skills that are necessary to succeed in the world beyond the classroom as well as within it.

 

The Romans also came into school on 15th January to work with Rhino Class.

 

A reminder of the School Year Term Dates- 2008

 

 

Spring Term                          Thursday 3rd January 2008 to Thursday 20th March 2008

 

Half Term