The Reeve's Tale Magazine March 2008
MARCH EVENTS DIARY
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Sat 1st |
Fair Trade event, the Chapel, Station Road, Reepham 10am – 4pm |
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Mon 3rd |
Bawdeswell Parish Council meets 7.45pm |
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Thu 6th |
Book Club, 7.30pm at Old Workhouse Bar |
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Fri 7th |
Women’s World Day of Prayer 2pm Lyng church. Julian Group meeting at 8pm, Barwick House, Bawdeswell |
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Sat 8th |
Project Bawdeswell meeting 10am FOBC Quiz Night and Supper at Bawdeswell Village hall 7pm, see page 6 |
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Mon 10th |
W.I. 7.30pm at Sparham Old Schoolroom |
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Tues 11th |
Project Bawdeswell cheese and wine evening 7.30pm., see page 18 |
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Thu 13th |
Mobile Police Station, The Street, Bawdeswell 11am - 12.30pm |
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Fri 14th |
Julian Group meeting at 8pm, Barwick House, Bawdeswell |
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Sun 16th |
Parents & Toddlers Easter Craft Fair – 10am Bawdeswell Village Hall |
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Mom 17th |
Games Afternoon at Bawdeswell Village Hall 1.30pm see page 4 Bawdeswell Village Hall Committee Meeting 8pm |
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Wed 26th |
Easter Holidays – Indoor & Outdoor games at Bawdeswell Village Hall 1.30 |
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Fri 28th |
Indoor & Outdoor games at Bawdeswell Village Hall 1.30pm Julian Group meeting at 8pm, Barwick House, Bawdeswell. |
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Mon 31st |
Indoor & Outdoor games at Bawdeswell Village Hall 1.30pm |
Bawdeswell
Village Hall Aerobics - Mondays
Countrysiders - Every other Wednesday
WeightWatchers - Thursdays
Parents & Toddlers group - Friday Mornings 9.30am
Pilates - Fridays (not Wednesdays as printed last
month.)
Foxley Village Hall:
Exercise Classes every Tuesday morning at 9.30am.
Short Mat Bowls: Every Monday & Friday evening.
BAWDESWELL ACTIVITIES GROUP (BAG) – Events at the Village Hall
News - As we write this, Half Term activities at the hall are in progress. A slow start on the Monday was followed by a busy Tuesday as the bright sun and 15oC temperature raised the attendance for indoor and outdoor games including Pool, Table tennis, Air Hockey, Rounders and Football. The Monoprinting run by Breckland Council on Wednesday attracted 14 children who designed and printed some excellent cards. Plans are being made to erect the new cricket nets in April including the provision of spring loaded stumps and surface matting. We gratefully acknowledge a recent personal donation of £100 by a local resident.
Easter Holidays –26th March to 4th April – A program of activities has been arranged. Please see separate page for details.
Afternoon Bingo – Due to poor attendance these sessions have been suspended.
Games Afternoon – On Monday 17 March 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!! If you need a lift to the Village Hall for this, call 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 Midday every Friday during term time for the Mother and Toddler Group.
Family Quiz Night – Saturday 19th April 6pm in the village hall see next Reeves Tale for details.
BAG are willing to try and arrange activities for groups in the village during the day without any charge. If there is anything that you would like to do please contact us.
Bawdeswell Activities Group gratefully acknowledge grant aid from Norfolk Community Foundation, Breckland Council and donations from Bawdeswell Parish Council and residents.
Bawdeswell Activities Group
EASTER 2008 AT THE HALL
Activities for Children and Adults,
Young and Not So Young
Bawdeswell Village Hall 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Wednesday 26th, Friday 28th& Monday 31st March, Wednesday 2nd & Friday 4th April 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
Wednesday 26th March – 1.30pm to 5pm
Indoor & Outdoor Games.
Friday 28th March – 1.30pm to 5pm
Indoor & Outdoor Games.
Monday 31st March – 1.30pm to 5pm
Indoor & Outdoor Games.
Wednesday 2nd April – 1.30pm to 5pm
Craft Afternoon – a variety of crafts making all sorts of things
Friday 4th April 1.30pm to 4pm
Family Bingo – bingo for all ages starting at 2.15.
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.
Friends of Bawdeswell Church
The quiz night is on Saturday 8th March.
Do try and get a team together or come along and join one. It is usually a very jolly evening and you are guaranteed a really good supper for your money.
The homemade puddings are excuse enough to come along.
There will be a licensed bar and a good raffle.
Tickets available now from 688268 and 688499
Preparations for the May Ball on 17th May 2008 are continuing - If you enjoyed Strictly Come Dancing, this is your chance to do a bit of that stuff yourselves! There is a Disco during the band breaks for those who prefer that sort of dancing.
The menu of the Silver Service dinner will be published next month. Watch this space!
Tables can be booked now so if you would like to get up a party please contact James Lilwall on 688499 to make sure you don’t miss out.
R.T.
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 Community
Primary School
New School Canopy
On the last day of term we had Canopies UK in school who erected a canopy outside of the Rhino Classroom. This will enable the children to work and play outside all year round.
Visits/Visitors
The Romans came into school on 15th January to work with Rhino Class. A great day was had by all the class and a great deal of history was learned. The children all looked great in their costumes.
Last Friday Year R, 1 2 & 3 went to see the Panto at the Theatre Royal. They had a lovely time and well done to all the children for behaving well. This Friday it is the turn of Year 4, 5 & 6 when they go to the Theatre Royal to see Hamlet.
We are lucky to have a “Young Enterprise” team in on 5th February 08, to work with Y5 and Y6 children to give them an opportunity to learn about the wider world and industry.
Theatre Trips
The children enjoyed their trips to the Theatre in January. Years R,1,2 & 3 thoroughly enjoyed the Pantomime and behaved well during the visit. Years 4,5 & 6 saw Hamlet which they all enjoyed and are still talking about now! They have produced some really good work from the visit.
Parents & Toddlers / Baby Group
We meet at Bawdeswell Village Hall from 9.30am to Midday each Friday
Come along for a chat and a coffee & let your child have some fun with playdough, colouring and puzzles plus lots of toys and there are additional activities most weeks.
For more information call Kate on 688834
(There is no charge but a donation is invited)
BAWDESWELL BADGERS PRE-SCHOOL
Hello everyone. I hope by the time you read this, spring will be almost with us, which is our theme in pre-school for the next half term.
Pre-school is always a busy, happy place and the next few weeks will be no exception, our activities – planting our own seeds and tending our garden, learning how to look after our new pet (top secret not arrived yet) not to mention cooking in our new cooker, painting, sticking and just having fun, will keep us very well occupied.
Mums, we have a few vacancies available and if you would like to come along and join us for a session you are most welcome, intake from half term after the child becomes 2 ½ years, please phone and make an appointment.
As always a huge thank you to our exhausted committee and those of you who kindly support us.
Carol Taylor – Supervisor 01362 688875
The Beck WI
We met on Monday 12th February anticipating an interesting and enjoyable evening and we were certainly not disappointed. We all listened avidly to Gill Page's description of how 14,331 shoeboxes from the NR postal district of Norfolk were filled with gifts, collected, sorted, packed and sent off in lorries to Serbia.
Gill travelled to Serbia on 7th December and she and the few other helpers were able to assist with the distribution of the boxes to children in hospitals, schools and orphanages. Gypsy children also, who appeared to be living under bridges, were not forgotten. From the many slides Gill showed us of children holding on to their boxes or hugging their cuddly toys, it was apparent that they were absolutely thrilled with these gifts. Thank you Gill for sharing your wonderful experience with us.
We then had our tea/coffee break and discussed future events. The raffle was won by Audrey.
Our next meeting is on Monday 10th March - Old School Room at 7.30 p.m. when the speaker will be Karen Weston from Sparham. The subject will be magnotherapy for people and animals. The exhibit will be a Flower Arrangement in an Eggcup, and we are reminded we could bring unwanted or broken jewellery to the meeting for Heart Research UK.
Mary Humphrey
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 book choice for the March meeting is "A Gathering Light ' by Jennifer Donnelly.
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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 5th February, 26th 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.
FOXLEY PARISH COUNCIL
Extracts from the Minutes of meeting held on Thursday 14 February 2008 7.30 pm in the village Hall
Present: , Mr J Harvey, Mr N Mears, Mr D Barrett, Mr N Hatch, Mr G Bambridge DC, the clerk and 3 members of the public.
Apologies: The Chairman apologised for the change of date but it was due to unforseen circumstances which meant any possible absences by Councillors would leave the Council without a quorum, since the resignation of Mrs Nightingale. Apologies were received from PCSO.
Previous minutes were read, approved and signed.
Matters arising: Emergency Plan - Homewatch Co ordinator hopes that his team will help in similar capacities as they do now. He would be asked if he were prepared to be the named Emergency Co ordinator.
Councillor Hatch gave an excellent report on the Police Authority Meeting he attended in January. It was again stressed that EVERY CRIME, HOWEVER MINOR, SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE. Most statistics are based on reported crime - so if it's not recorded, no one adds it into the greater picture.
Mr Bambridge would chase Environmental Health about the report on Mr Davis’ pit.
The Standards Officer has confirmed that Councillors did not need a dispensation to discuss matters about the Village Hall, of which they are trustees. Only in the case of a Councillor being elected to the Village Hall Committee in his/her right, would they have to declare a personal and prejudicial interest.
Correspondence: Mrs Nightingale has resigned from the Parish Council and a co opted councillor would be looked for before the Annual Meetings. The Clerk would send a letter of thanks for her service.
Mr Bambridge re iterated his position about representing the Parish Council and parishioners. The Parish Council were in accordance with this.
Local Development Plan had arrived but there are no site specific maps. How can judgements be made if there are no maps to show where the sites for proposed building work might be. Councillors will take home report and read carefully. A letter reiterating the Council’s position will be sent. Response is due by 28th March.
Drainage Matters: Anglian Water had visited the village and made a proposal to build a new pumping station on the car park of the Village Hall. Many questions had arisen, not least the query whether AW could compulsorarily purchase the land if the VH Committee disagreed. A number of questions would be put to AW including a need for a timeline of operations. They had said it would be done between April & October 2009. The new sewer would be for residents of West Foxley but it would have to cross the main road to the pumping station before going on to join up with the main sewer near Bawdeswell. The car park was the best choice. A public Meeting would be held by AW nearer the time.
Planning Applications: None A brief discussion took place on the Cherry Tree Cottage saga which appears to flout logic and the Parish Council's objections.
Village Matters: Cars for sale had recently been illegally parked on the verge of the A1067 near a junction. Fortunately the vendors had listened to the Chairman and removed them. It is actually illegal to block the view of road users and Highways are able to remove them. Should the cars not be displaying Road Tax, the Police will remove them. Mr Bambridge will send a copy of the rules relating to this.
The Village Hall is proceeding with its refurbishment.
Finance-The financial report was presented and signed.
Dates of next meeting: Annual Parish Meeting, Annual Parish Council Meeting and 1st Parish Council Meeting of new year will be held on TUESDAY 20th MAY, 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.
BAWDESWELL PARISH COUNCIL - EXTRACTS OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2008
PRESENT : Councillors Mallen, Shannon, Lilwall, Beane & Mason
Mr. G. Bambridge (DC) 2 parishioners
APOLOGIES: Councillor Hipperson. Clerk
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Agreed and signed
- PC unanimously agreed to keep to their decision to re-instate Councillor Cockburn. (All Councillors reminded about their conduct and responsibilities. Any difficulties to be reported to Clerk/Chairman.)
- NCC to contact Fairstead Homes about speed reactive sign/30mph roundel promised end Nov 07.
- 9 Folland Court single storey rear extension – No Objections
- Enforcement Notice reported for Wood Farm
- PP granted to Lodge Plantation- wooden shed
- Anglian Water – matter still ongoing. Letter sent to Consumer Council for Water regarding our queries about responsibility for sewage system in upper part Hall Road – reply received stating that Section 18 agreement not completed. NCC/Breckland to be contacted.
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Plan concentrated on expansion of Breckland towns, particularly Thetford but to a lesser extent Dereham. Our nearest Local Service Centre is Swanton Morley, which could be expanded by 50+ houses. PC to write to Planners saying LDF offered little to rural communities and they felt there is serious lack of proposals or concerns for rural communities. Bawdeswell would like to retain a settlement boundary with space for some development. PC would also like to know why Breckland are keeping secret the names of proposers of the expansion of the settlement boundary and would like these names under the Freedom of Information Act.
- Highways to be contacted about replacing posts along edge of Reepham Road.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: MONDAY 3rd MARCH AT 7.45PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL.
BAWDESWELL PARISH COUNCIL – NOTICES
VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK
must be computer literate/ be able to take minutes of PC meetings / keep accounts of PC expenditure and set Budget for year . Interesting and varied job – hours approximately 20 per month . Salary £1,500-2,000pa. Training available. For further details contact Delia on 01362 688234.
VACANCY FOR 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 2008 are
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 Summary of Bus Services Part 1
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Bawdeswell, Norwich Road Shelter |
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Monday to Saturday (Except Public Holidays) |
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NG X29 |
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Norwich Bus Station |
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0722 |
FC 934 |
College days |
King's Lynn College via Dereham , Swaffham |
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0728 |
NG X29 |
College hols |
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