THEHEACHAM

NEWSLETTERJuly 2012

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* Old Bakery CourtDear Newsletter,

‘Another Night at the Theatre’Due to a family holiday, David and I were unable to booktickets for ‘Another night at the Theatre’, so imagine our sur-prise when we were asked to sit in on their full dress rehearsal.

We were able to see the new backdrops that have been boughtwith the money they received from a grant which must makelife so much easier for the scenery changes. It all gets veryhectic backstage, which during a performance you are com-pletely unaware of. Once again the costumes are amazing and Iwas left wondering how they manage with all the crampedconditions behind the stage. This can only be due to the profes-sionalism of everyone concerned. This is so obvious watchingthe dance routines, which are sharp and crisp, the singing hasgone to a whole new level and this can only be due to the factthat they practise and keep practising until they get it right.Well done to everyone, for the many hours you put in.

Lydia Page****************

* Boston, LincsDear Newsletter,

Congratulations!Congratulations to the Pocahontas Players for their recent showof ‘Another Night at the Theatre’.It certainly wasn’t  just another night, it was a fabulous night.We saw the Friday night performance, and I have to say it wasexcellent.  We are regular visitors to Heacham, and had heardthat the Pocahontas Players were good, so we purchased  sometickets well in advance.  Never having been to see them beforewe assumed that, because the tickets were numbered, our seatswere numbered.   We arrived about 20 minutes early to take upour seats, only to find the hall packed out and hardly a seat leftin the place!!  They certainly are popular.We did manage to find two seats together, and waited in antici-pation for the show to start.  We were not disappointed.  Thefirst half was extracts from Mary Poppins, and excellent thoughit was, the highlight for me was the second half ‘The LionKing’.  The acting of the animals was very realistic and whoev-er made the costumes deserves a medal, they where brilliant, theanimal heads outstanding.Well done everyone who  contributed, your joint efforts pro-duced an excellent production.  We certainly left at the end ofthe evening saying  a very big “Wow”. There is no doubt wewill be coming to see you again in the future.

Bernard and Wendy McDonnellHeacham Visitors

***************** ReephamDear Newsletter,

‘Another Night at the Theatre’I would like, through your magazine, to thank the PocahontasPlayers for a very enjoyable entertaining afternoon on Saturday26th May. All 10 passengers on the Reepham Rover were veryimpressed with the show; for some it was the first time they hadbeen to see a performance by the Pocahontas Players so theywere amazed at the standard. In fact they all wanted to know ifI would be going to the pantomime as they would like to cometo see it. Hopefully we will all be there if I pass my medical inSeptember so I can continue to drive the Rover.

Well done everyone.Jeannette Overton

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* Old Bakery CourtDear Newsletter,

The power of a Daily NewspaperA few weeks ago our postman knocked on our door and hand-ing me a letter asked if I thought it might be for me. It had myname, no address and then Heacham.I had had a letter published in the Daily Mail a few weeks priorto me receiving this letter, which turned out to be from a lady Ihad never met or heard of who is now living in Stratford onAvon. On seeing Heacham at the bottom of my letter shedecided to write and ask me about the village as it is now andasked if I knew what had happened to the family she worked forin the 1950's. She had worked for Mr and Mrs Callaby at theirstud and riding school at Caley Farm.I rang Robert Callaby and, although he was a child at the time, hedoes remember her. He was able to give me some informationwhich I was able to pass on. I have since received some oldphotographs and a cutting from the EDP dated 1955 and, al-though I have lived in Heacham 27 years, I have no knowledgeof the history of Caley Farm and just how important it once was.I find it incredible that due to a lady I don’t know, but am nowcorresponding with, I am, when I meet up with Robert, going tolearn a lot more.

Lydia Page****************

* High StreetDear Newsletter,

Jubilee Street PartyI am sure I will be one of many to write with sincere thanks forall the effort which the Parish Council and their helpers went toin order to put on such a fabulous day on Bank Holiday Mon-day. Everyone had a wonderful time. The organisation wassuperb, the food and service were excellent, the cake waslovely, and the face painters produced masterpieces every time!Everything was set up and put away with a minimum of fussand disruption, and the High Street was absolutely spotlessafterwards. Even the weather wasn't bad!Thanks to everyone involved, you really helped to make it avery special weekend.

Beth Winsor ****************

* DersinghamDear Newsletter,

Pocahontas PlayersJust wanted to say Thank You to the Pocahontas Players for themost wonderful performance of Mary Poppins and The LionKing.  We loved all the vintage costumes in Mary Poppins butthe animal costumes in The Lion King were out of this world.All the superb acting and amazing voices of all the cast were atribute to all the hard work and dedication of all the team.  A big"Well Done" to the backstage team, and the choir too, for theirhard work to ensure that  everything went to plan.  We had awonderful evening and really did not want it to end. Again, ourthanks to everyone involved

Jill Galloso ****************

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* HeachamDear Newsletter,

Pocahontas PlayersI would like to take this opportunity to say how much weenjoyed the Pocahontas Players adaptation of Mary Poppinsand The Lion King.The singing and dancing…. in fact we felt the show was goodenough to deserve a theatre stage. All the costumes, particularly,were excellent and so cleverly made by Janice and her team.I congratulate everyone involved.I must say that this was the first time we had been to one of thePlayers Shows and it certainly will not be the last .Well done!

Mrs Marian MacKirdy****************

Dear All,

Fridhem Bed PushWe at Fridhem are doing a bed pushfrom Heacham to Hunstanton andback along the promenade onSaturday 14th July at 2pm, inaid of residents entertainment fund.The money raised will allow us to take the residents out on tripsto keep them active and stimulated. Here at Fridhem we believethat just because you are older this should not stop you fromhaving a full and active life. Our outings vary from going to seeshows to trips down the Norfolk Broads, all of which helps tostimulate the residents and maintain a quality of life.If you feel you would like to sponsor us please contact eitherMarie, Angela or Helen on 01485 571455 or alternatively callin at Fridhem on Station Road to meet us all and sign oursponsor form. Many thanks.

Marie RawnsleyActivities Co-ordinator

* Woodside AvenueDear Newsletter,

An Incinerator for Heacham?During my frequent trips between Kings Lynn and Heacham Iread many notices saying ‘Farmers Against the Incinerator’ orwords to that effect. Farmers taking a stand against somethingthey perceive to threaten them and the land they hold in trust.I have never read any notices saying ‘Farmers for BuildingSites’. However, that seems to be the case as a great swathe ofHeacham farmland is being considered for re-designation asbuilding land.I presume such a change will benefit the cartel of farmers andlandowners hugely. I cannot see it benefiting many other peopleor the land the owners should be caring for.Why ‘incinerator’ in the title? Two possible explanations: Theland will be effectively burnt if built upon; there is no way to getit back. One of the developers rushing to acquire space appar-ently wants to fill it with as many aging people as it can (I amaging by the way so this is not ageist). Think about it.If you do not want the rather greedy plans of landowners anddevelopers to come to fruition object at every opportunity;developers sometimes take the easy path to where no-one does

Terence Parish Woodside Avenue

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* Neville RoadTo all the Diamond Jubilee Team,

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Fridhem Rest HomeFridhem Rest Home, 79, Station Road Heacham, are holdingtheir summer fete on Saturday 14th July at 2pm.There will be lots of stalls including;Bottle stall, cake stall, tombola, raffle, books, art work by theresidents and more, plus the return of the bed pushers.Refreshments available. Free entry. Everyone welcome.

Marie RawnsleyActivities Co-ordinator

* Sitka CloseDear Newsletter,

Fowl Ducks on the Lawn at DawnI have always classed myself as a nature lover; that is until I metthat unique creature, “the Destructive Heacham Duck”. Unlikemost ducks it avoids ponds, rivers and streams. Actually, itshuns water altogether and prefers to squat in gardens forminggaggle gangs and terrorising folk for fun.Last year, my first in this blissfully quiet backwater, the urbanducks seemed cute and comical, if somewhat numerous. Darlingducklings trooped after mum, like foreign tourists in London,staying close to their guide for fear of getting lost-or fallingdown a grid; ducklings, not tourists that is. Trouble is, the fluffybundles grew and unlike tourists, they stayed put.By spring this year, I eagerly awaited “Beware Ducks” signs in thevillage or even expected a headline in the Lynn News equivalent tothe recent “P***ed off by Pigeons” article expressing exasperationat the amount of duck muck in Heacham. But nothing. More daintyducklings developed into raucous ruffians and by my reckoning,the expansion correlates directly with the decline in our beddingplant numbers. I will explain.January, being cold and wet; nothing new there then, we ordered60 geraniums described as rigorous growers and brightlycoloured. Little did they know they had competition in the formof equally rigorous and brightly coloured quackers. The reallynice thing about the plants was, we received another 60 free,everyone likes a bargain. In March our plantlings arrived. Tinybundles of green and so we cosseted them, fed them, kept themwarm and just like mummy duck took them out when the weatherturned marginally warmer.In May, we entrusted them to mother earth. Bad decision. Theysurvived 2 days. Day 3, we were woken at 5am by the contented,harmonious quacking of a huge brood of Heacham Ducks whowere resting on the front lawn, replete after an early breakfast at ourexpense. Ducks 120; Geraniums nil. My nearest and dearest,usually a gentle bird loving soul, saw red. Actually he saw brown,green and a bit of blue but the detail did not matter as he flew outdressed in little more than slippers and a dressing gown to chase thefeathered feasters away. Not content with their temporary retreatand certainly not convinced that they would not attempt a furtherforay, he duck proofed the borders in the best way he could. So ifyou wander past and wonder why there are rolls of wire weigheddown with bricks and sticks and why the garden looks like thebeach during the war it is because we are at war and have nointention of being defeated. We are prepared to defend our territory.Having discussed decoys, mused over machine guns and mines,talked trenches and waxed lyrical about wire, we will willinglyaccept any suggestions concerning de-ducking the garden. Ourtrusty duck dog does sterling work preventing landings at the backbut he can’t patrol two sensitive and vulnerable areas at one timeand I don’t relish early morning garden guard duties indefinitely.

Margaret Peck****************

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* Lords Lane

Dear Newsletter,

1948 Olympic Torch Trail in Heacham

I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone involved in thestaging and organising of the 1948 Torch Trail in Heacham, onSaturday 2nd June.

I was a torch bearer on the day, collecting the torch with fellowrunner Maureen Wolfe from the sports field, passing it over tothe first of the Hunstanton torch bearers towards the bottom ofRedgate Hill.

There was a real party feeling on the sports field as we left tothe sound of the ‘Chariots of Fire’ music, it was really kind ofeveryone who came out to watch us and cheer the torch alongon its way, it was great to see so many of my family and friendsamongst them.

I felt really privileged to be able to represent my village in thisway, and it was great to be able to get my hands on an original1948 Olympic torch for a while!

Finally I must thank Maureen for running at my slow pace andencouraging me every step of the way, all of those who kindlysponsored me ( raising over £100 for the Stroke Association ),and to my sister Emma who threw me out of her car in thepouring rain so I could practise one last time!

Kerry Long

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* Ringstead

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Thank you so much for putting our previous article in yournewsletter to advertise our Jubilee event to help raise money forour continued work with our voluntary community project inRingstead Chalk Pit.  Despite the weather we still went aheadwith the celebrations and miraculously managed to cover ourcosts plus an extra £95.  A good day was had by all and we hadpeople come who didn't even know the Chalk pit was there, sohopefully the word is getting out about our project and manymore good times are to follow.

There is no rest for the wicked however, and we are now busyorganising our next event of the year which is the SummerCelebration in Ringstead Chalk Pit, Saturday 11th August, 1pmtill 8pm. More details next month.

Louise Howell****************

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Just turn up to enter but please note that only items found on thebeach can be used for decoration.

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All proceeds to the RNLI.Lois Carrick

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Greetings from the Manse,The London 2012 Olympics are almost ready to come underthe starter’s orders. The advertising tells us we are going to beinspired. I hope so. Will it be a memorable Olympic Games,unearthing new sporting heroes and a fair share of triumphsand disasters, successes and failures and big smiles and saltytears? Probably so, but for me two of the most memorableathletes of recent Games have been two of the most unsuccess-ful! Who can forget Eddie the Eagle and Eric the Eel! Eddie“The Eagle” Edwards was the British ski-jumper who finished56th out of 57 on the 70m hill at the 1988 Winter Olympics inCalgary (the 57th-placed man was disqualified). Eddie trainedin his backyard jumping off a table and before the games hehad broken his jaw on his “training” holiday on some snowypackage tour but finished his fortnight with a wired up jaw asit was his only opportunity to get some jumping time on snow.What a character! I’d have given him the gold! And then therewas Eric “The Eel” Moussambani, the swimmer fromEquatorial Guinea who took 1 minute 52.7 seconds to do the100 metres freestyle at the Sydney Games, and almostdrowned in the effort. Eric trained in his local river when thewild life were having their siesta and had never seen a swim-ming pool. I can still remember the good natured Aussiecrowd giving him great applause for his efforts and being a“fair dinkum” tryer.

Sadly we will never see their sort again. Since 2004International Olympic Committee (IOC) abolished the wildcard system, which allowed smaller, unsuccessful countries tosend athletes to compete even if they are well below thestandard required to qualify. This ended that quintessentialOlympic tradition, the hapless competitors who are, to say theleast, a bit average compared to the top athletes, yet theybecome heroes to millions around the world because peoplejust love them and are inspired by their spirit and determina-tion. Without wishing to appear offensive or patronising theestimable Para Olympic Games in some eyes offer much moreof the Olympic Ideal. The Olympic motto is, “Citius, altius,forties,” meaning “swifter, higher, stronger.” I fear this mottohas been applied to the commercialisation and marketing ofsport as much as, if not more than, the words of the founder ofthe modern Olympic movement, the man who coined thatmotto, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He also said, “The mostimportant thing in the Olympic Games is not winning buttaking part.” Today you could have fooled me! The ancientGreeks who gave the games to the world believed that in thecompetition of sport there was “glory for one but honour forall.” In contrast, in the world of today’s sport, new categoriesof events such as “make as much money and profit as you can”or “cheat as much as you can without being detected,” couldbecome recognised Olympic sports. Perhaps they already are.

I’m sad to say I am much less interested in sport than I wouldever have thought possible. I am someone who has played andenjoyed all kinds of sports over the years, in company withothers like me, who weren’t world beaters but enjoyed sport forits own sake, for the lessons in life it taught and the lovelypeople met along the way. I always felt very much alive inplaying, running, swimming, cycling and the like, enjoying

PARISH REGISTERSBaptism03/06/12 Lexie Sara Carver, daughter of Brenton and Natasha

Faithful Departed (Church Linked Funerals)18/05/2012 Helen Martin 6921/05/2012 Roy Barrow 7731/05/2012 Margaret Ann Welch Grover 8503/06/2012 John Raymond Watts 8110/06/2012 John Frederick Sharp 8415/06/2012 Douglas (Dougee) Page 89"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted"We do extend our sympathy and condolences to all who havebeen bereaved. The church prays for friends and family at theSunday morning services around the time of the funeral.

METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services10.30am Morning Worship

Preachers: 8th July – Sheila Johnson15th July – Irene Garrard22nd July – Elizabeth Batstone29th July – Rev’d Kim Nally - with Holy Communion

Midweek Communion Service:This is held on the second Wednesday each month and the Julyservice will be on 11th at 10.30am. All who love the Lord arewelcome to attend.

Flower Festival - 27th-29th July in support of the RoyalSchool for the Deaf (Theme: “Can You Remember When”).Friday 27th 10am-4.30pmSaturday 28th 10am-4.30pmSunday 29th 2-4pm

Regular Activities at the Methodist ChurchMONDAYS: Indoor Bowls 7pm – weeklyTUESDAYS: Ladies’ Fellowship: no meeting until 4th SeptemberTUESDAYS: Hands and Needles Club: 7.00pm on 10th and 24th JulyFRIDAYS: Indoor Bowls, 7pm weeklySATURDAYS: Weekly Coffee Morning, 10am-12 noon

New members and holiday makers are welcome at all ourregular activities.

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every moment, conscious of the gift and goodness of Godthrough the use of our abilities and talents however humble. Forme there was always something quite spiritual about it all, thatrecognised in the endeavours of an Eddie or an Eric somethingwonderfully joyful and honest that glorifies the Creator andhonours the fellowship of humankind. Some things can’t bebought and sold. They are a gift. We need more Eddies andmore Erics, not less. With every blessing

Rev’d. Kim Nally, Methodist Minister

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Hunstanton Catholic ParishWe had another very enjoyable Ladies Lunch on Saturday 12thMay. It was very well attended and there was a delicious andvaried array of foods on offer.

On Saturday 9th June we enjoyed a coffee morning at StTheresa’s Convent, Hunstanton.

There was a cake stall, tombola and a raffle. The proceeds areto go to the Zlatni Cekin clinic for sick and disabled children inCroatia.

We are hoping for good weather for the Parish Barbecue, whichwill be held on the evening of Saturday 21st July. Tickets willshortly be on sale after all the Masses.

Visitors are always welcome to all Parish events and to ourservices throughout the year. Daily Mass times can vary soplease see the notices outside each Church. Refreshments areserved after the 11am Mass every Sunday at the Church inSandringham Road, Hunstanton, and after the 9am Mass atDersingham on the first Sunday of the month. We also have afriendly and informal gathering after the 10.15 Mass atDersingham on Wednesdays. Do come and visit – all arewelcome and we’d love to see you.

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St Mary’s Parish Church Open WeekSt Mary's Parish Church, Heacham, will be open during theweek of August 5-12  from 10.00am  to 4.00pm for visitors todrop in where they will be given a warm welcome.  There willbe a photographic exhibition by the camera club and hopefullysome lunchtime musical entertainment.  More details will beavailable nearer the time.

The Parish Church of St. Mary:Sunday Services in July 8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10.00am 8th July Holy Communion (Twinning Service) 15th July Morning Worship 22nd July Morning Worship 29th July Morning Worship 10.30am Morning Worship at the Junior School (Holy Communion on 15th July) 6.00pm 8th, 15th, 22nd Evening Worship 29th July Holy Communion

ADVANCE NOTICEOn 12th and 19th August St. Mary's and the Methodist Churchwill join in a Praise Service at North Beach, Heacham (near theboat ramp). This will be at 3.30pm until 4.15pm on both theabove dates. Come and join us in praising our Lord.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT ST. MARY'S CHURCHLooking at the above information you might think that St.Mary's is only open on Sundays, but it is a busy church withthings going on throughout each week. There are Bible Studygroups with people meeting in their own homes; there arePrayer Meetings; we have a Choir, and there are MusicGroups; for very young children there is the Rainbow CircleToddlers' Group; all the women are welcome at Girls Togetherand there is a Men's Group as well; all can be part of theMothers' Union; there are also Coffee Mornings and variousother activities. So why not find out more about St. Mary's andits regular activities - you might be surprised. The Sundayservices act as a focal point when all meet together forworship, for fellowship, for support, learning, encouragement,challenge and growing. And on Sundays there are, of course,activities for children.

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Wow!!!! SOLD OUT !!I really do not know where to start . . .It’s now been 2 weeks since The Pocahontas Players 'AnotherNight at the Theatre' and we are all, STILL on 'a high'It had been 4 months, tremendously hard work to get this showtogether and know that all three performances, with every ticketsold, was  just amazing! Just to watch Dave climbing up(nervously)  to  stick the 'SOLD OUT' across the Public Hallbanner, was so good. This was the first time for our group to havedone this, so you can imagine how elated we were all feeling .Our audiences came from all over the country, ie  Cambridge,March, Northamptonshire, Downham Market, Royston, South-ampton, Norwich, Kings Lynn, Burnham Market, and manymore, plus of course locals from Dersingham, Snettisham,Ingoldisthorpe, Sedgeford, Hunstanton and our village of Heach-am. We welcomed many of our frequent followers but also manynew followers who had never attended a Pocahontas production.We thank the Friday Night Bingo for giving up their bingo nightmaking it possible for us to put on a weekend show, enablingmany of our weekend caravaners  and holiday folk to attend.We would like to thank Peter Sutton of Suttons Estate Agents inHeacham, for allowing us to promote our show by using hiswindow to display costumes from previous shows. Thanks to allthe many businesses in Heacham and surrounding villages forshowcasing our Show Posters. Thanks to The Burnham Trader forthe advertising, to The Lynn News for great coverage of theforthcoming show, to Radio Norfolk for announcing the details oftimes dates etc. Also YOU, The Heacham Newsletter. This was byfar, our best 'word of mouth'. It was amazing, how at least 3/4 ofthe people phoning for tickets, had seen it in the Newsletter!!!It now brings me to the show. To see the hall packed full andthen to see standing ovations at the end, was so emotional, notjust for the audiences but for us to.  We have 40 members nowin the Pocahontas players, ranging from the age of 12 to 67, andfor us to witness this, it makes the song title "There's no busi-ness, like show business" so true.We have now packed away all the fabulous Lion King animals andtold all of Mary Poppins characters to "Close your mouth, you arenot a cod fish"!! but its been fantastic! We had a great writer(Jimma Race) Director (Jeannie Tooley) Co Director (Peter Ever-ingham) Choreographer (Jaime Tooley) Back Drop painting team(The Race family) Set builders (Dave Curtis and DavidConner with their 'runners' Joshy Chilvers and Della O'Donnell)

Costumes? Well yes, I did do the costumes but not on my own. Forthis production I had the very clever seamstress Heather Conner, atmy side. Six weeks before the production, the Pocahontas Playerswere able to purchase a much needed Follow Spot but having noone to  operate it, I  coaxed my younger sister, to  get  involved.Although the Follow Spot was bigger than her small frame, shemanaged it!  (Thank you Jayne Mann!) Giving up a lot of her sparetime was Jemma Greef, who was there at every rehearsal, clickingaway with her camera, to achieve superb action shots of rehearsalsfor our programme.  Also the representatives of Hunstanton Com-munity Choir, who enhanced the groups’ singing voices. With thisgreat team, fabulous enthusiastic players  and great advertising, andthe audience support, this made for the production we had workedso very hard to achieve.The stage props were built  and backdrops were painted onFridays. Thank you to the Public Hall for allowing us to do this.Making it easier than having to try fitting it around Tuesdaynight rehearsals. Lastly we must say a big Thank you to AlanRudd (Roofing) for taking the banner down, for Dave, over thePublic Hall door. I think Alan saw just how nervous Dave waswhen he put it up there!!?We are now on our summer break. We meet up again on TuesSept 4th to discuss, read and audition, for the Panto ‘MotherGoose’. If you fancy treading the boards, or doing anything elseie painting, sewing, building, prompt, curtains, it would be lovelyto see you. Youngest age is 11/12 year olds (must be at HighSchool) to 60s/70s/80s or even 90s?!! It really IS good fun! andis a real pleasure to be a member of such a successful drama group.Thank you ALL for your support.

Janice Curtison behalf of Heacham's Pocahontas Players

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West Norfolk Mind

I would like to let everyone know what is happening at A Pieceof Mind, in Poplar Avenue.We have just had some work done to improve the building.This has unfortunately meant we no longer have a shop.  Wewill still accept clothing as we can recycle some and also sendclothing to our shop in Downham.  Thank you very much tothose of you who have supported the shop over the years.We still have our Carers Support Group on Tuesdays at 1pm -3pm, for anyone supporting someone experiencing mentalhealth issues.Wednesdays and Thursdays are for people experiencing mentalhealth issues and mild dementias.  These 2 days can be accessedwith anyone receiving a Personal Budget.

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On Friday 1st June, both Heacham Nursery and Infant School and Heacham Junior School held a Jubilee Celebration GardenParty. Dress code was formal ~ and did we look smart!

300 children and 200 parents and staff attended the day which started off with a traditional Punch & Judy Show for the youngerchildren. This was followed by a mega BBQ and picnic! We had a massive ‘Pass the Parcel with 300 children and 30 identicalparcels! Dance displays by both schools kept the crowd entertained and the whole event was rounded off with a RoyalProcession, a coronation and the receipt of a medal for every child from Parish Chairman, Martin Johnston.Many thanks to all the people who made a memorable day possible.

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FLOWER FESTIVALHEACHAM METHODIST CHURCH

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Friday 27th - 10.00am-4.30pmSaturday 28th - 10.00am-4.30pm

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SPONSORED CLIMB OF SNOWDONOn 19 May this year, John Stares completed a sponsoredclimb of Mount Snowdon, in North Wales. The climb wasboth a personal challenge for John after undergoing a majorlung operation two years ago, and a means to raise money forresearch on prostate cancer after a friend in the village diedof the disease 18 months ago, and a friend from universitydays was diagnosed earlier this year (that friend completedthe climb with John). “The climb was tougher than Iexpected,” John reported, “even after three months ofintensive training in the Oasis gym at Hunstanton. I don’tthink I’ll do it again!”.John raised more than £1200, donated by friends in the villageand elsewhere, and he would like to thank everyone whogenerously contributed to this total. He would also like tothank Lyn, his trainer at the Oasis, for her invaluable help andencouragement.The picture shows John (left) and his friend back at “base camp”in Llanberis.

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"DIGGING UP THE PAST"Do you watch programmes like Time Team? Are youinterested in local history and archaeology?This year will be the sixteenth that the SedgefordHistorical and Archaeological Research Project (SHARP) has beenin operation. It is a long term archaeological and historical look intothe past of Sedgeford, recording the story of the village since manfirst came to live there, and it is on your doorstep!The 'dig' season is from Sunday July 8th to Friday August 17th2012, and visitors are very welcome, free of charge, from Sunday toFriday between 11am and 4pm. (Please note we are closed onSaturdays.) There is also an additional extended tour on Fridays at3.30pm, conducted by the various supervisors, again free of charge.During the season we hold Tuesday night lectures connected witharchaeology at Sedgeford Church. The first starts on July 10th andthe last one is on August 14th. These commence at 7.30pm andusually end by 9.00pm at the latest. Bring a pew cushion to sit on ifyou wish. Entry is free but we ask for a small donation towards thehire of the church please.On Sunday July 29th we will be holding our annual Open Daybetween 10am and 4pm when additional events and activities willbe available for all the family. There is a nominal charge for parkingbut entry to the site is free.We are once again running our ‘Dig for a Day’ Course. Please notethat places and days are very limited. The cost is £25 per dayincluding lunch and, depending on where you dig, there is an agelimit for younger enthusiasts (they must be with an adult). For detailsbefore the season commences look on the website under BulletinBoard. Application forms are under 2012 Season – ApplicationForms. From July 7th you can book at the site information hut if thereare spaces still available.How to find us: Coming from the B1454, which passes throughSedgeford, take the road signposted to Snettisham. The sign for'SHARP' is on the left at the first bend and the site is at the end of thetrack.If you are interested in actually getting your hands dirty or helping inother ways and/or want more information about SHARP check outthe website at: www.sharp.org.uk

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FLOWER FESTIVAL & SUMMER FETESt Mary’s Church, Old Hunstanton

20th – 22nd July 2012Free Entry & Free Parking to all Events

Wheelchair Access23rd July is a very Special Day when the Church is convertedto enable people with special mobility needs to view the floraldisplays close up.The Old Hunstanton Flower Festival & Summer Fete is anannual event which has developed since it started in 1970. It isheld in St Mary's Church, a lovely 14th century Church setbeside a duck pond in the village of Old Hunstanton. This year,the Festival theme is "A Year to Remember" and we areanticipating some exciting and creative floral displays in theChurch.Our brilliant Summer Fete will be held in the lovely garden ofnearby Park House including the refreshment marquee, whichis always popular, serving morning coffee, light lunches andteas, all locally prepared. Come and enjoy traditional feteevents and attractions, alongside stalls selling delicious homemade cakes and preserves, crafts, plus plants, nearly newclothes, books, CDs and our famous well stocked Tombola andPrize Draw!Concerts are held in the beautifully decorated Church - onFriday “Reflection & Meditation” with Rev’d ChristopherWood, Saturday evening “Sat’day Jazz Fav’rites” with NigelPortass & Soloists and on Sunday “Songs of Praise” with theHunstanton Concert Band.For further information, contact Mike Tuffs on 01485 535951or email: momtuffs@hotmail.com

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This year the parade starts at 2.30pm in College Drive.Follow the dots on the map to the Sports Field.

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MONDAYS1st HEACHAM RAINBOWS Term time Girls 5 to 7 years old5.00 to 6.00 pm . Tel : Mary Harpley 07813 014477 (PRH)TABLE TENNIS 9.30 am Tel: Adrian 570477 (PH Top Room)DRAMA JUNIOR CLASSES 4.15-5.15 pm Tel: 579074 (SG)LINE DANCING 7-9 pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH)1st HEACHAM SCOUTS ( boys and girls aged 10 to 14 ) 7.00to 9.00 pm Tel: Rob 572239 or Julz 572890 (SG)HEACHAM WIVES GROUP meets 2nd Monday of mostmonths at 7.30 pm (HSC Top Room) Contact Mrs WybourneTel : 532396HEACHAM TENNIS CLUB Junior coaching (weather permit-ting) from 5.00 pmRAINBOW CIRCLE TODDLER GROUP 1.00 pm in schoolterm time Tel:Pip 570812 or Karen 571837 (SM)INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 7.00 pm (MC)SUNNYSIDE CLOSE (Sheltered Housing for over 60’s) Cof-fee Morning 10.30 am Tel : 570492ZOMBA GOLD Exercise to music 1.00 to 2.00 pm Suitablefor all levels. 2.15 to 3.15 pm Gentle stretch & relaxationclasses for all ages. Tel : Suzie Povey 07900 818311 (PH)HEACHAM IN BLOOM Every 3rd Monday of the month inthe Parish Council office at 7.00 pmRESTORATIVE YOGA 6.00 to 7.30 pm at Heacham FirstSchool - Contact Sandee Tel: 01485 570485TUESDAYSHEACHAM DAY CENTRE FOR ELDERLY 9 am- 3.30 pmTransport may be available Tel: Geoff Speed 572584 (OFH)SCALLYWAGS PLAYGROUP Term Time 9.30 - 11.30 amTel: Liz 571773 (SG)ACTIVE FOR LIFE Exercise classes for those aged 60 or over,or at risk of OSTEOPOROSIS at Heacham Surgery Classroom10-11am Tel: Pat 572414 or Audrey 542176.CARPET BOWLS 10.30-12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Run by W.N. Mind. Lunch,Coffee and Chat. Piece of Mind, 4 Poplar Avenue Tel: Hannahor Mandy 01553 776966WOMENS FELLOWSHIP 2.45 pm Every other Tuesday (MC)LINE DANCING 1.30 to 3.30 pm Contact Diane 57116 (SM)SLIMMING WORLD 6.30 pm Tel: Julie 528796 (SM)WEIGHT WATCHERS 7pm (OFH) Tel:Alison 07796 904311HEACHAM DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB meet 1st & 3rd Tues-day of the month 7.30 pm at Sandringham Club, West Newton.Email : heachamdigitalcameraclub@yahoo.co.uk or call Viv forinfo on 07906 056019HEACHAM BOOK CLUB meet 3rd Tuesday of each monthTel: Beth 570479POCAHONTAS PLAYERS Drama Group Pantomime rehears-als 7.30 – 9.30 pm Tel: 570402 (PH)HANDS & NEEDLES GROUP meets every other Tuesday7.30 – 9.00 pm Tel: Joan Careless 570363 (MC)LIVE ENTERTAINMENT from 8.30 pm at Fox & HoundsLADIES KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.30 to 11.30 am.Contact Kath Manning-Coe Tel : 01553 774343 (SM)PUDDING CLUB 8.00 pm at the Bushel & Strike on the 2ndTuesday of each monthUNIHOC A form of Hockey in the Multi-use Games Area from5.30 to 6.30 pm. Contact Janice Campbell 01485572120/570776 or 07923 612187 for further informationWEDNESDAYSCARPET BOWLS 10.30 – 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)LINE DANCING 1.30 – 3.30 pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH)

LINE DANCING FOR IMPROVERS – 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.£3.00 per session. Contact Diane 01485 571166 (SM)HEACHAM TENNIS CLUB Senior Club night from 6.00 pm.New members always welcomePATIENT ADVICE & LIAISON SERVICE 2 – 4 pm on 2ndand 4th Wednesdays at Heacham Council OfficesWEST NORFOLK SINGERS 7.30 pm Tel : Heather Titcomb01485 542960 (MC)QUIZ NIGHT 8.45 pm Prompt start. New teams of up to 5welcome. £1 entry pp Cash Prize & Cash Snowball (HSC)BINGO 7.30 pm Neville Court Grouped HomeCAR BOOT SALE Heacham Sports Field car park from 7.30am. No need to book. Just turn up £5 per pitch.TAI CHI & KUNG FU 6.00 – 7.15 pm Children Kung Fu 7.15– 8.15 Adult Tai Chi 8.15 9.30 Adult Kung Fu Tel:Derek 01553674779 (PRH)THURSDAYSACTIVE FOR LIFE – see entry on TuesdayTABLE TENNIS CLUB 10 am (PH Top Room)1st HEACHAM BROWNIES Term Time Girls 7 to 10 yearsold 6.00 – 7.30 pm Tel: Sara (Brown Owl) 01485 517028 or07876 564084 (PRH)TREFOIL GUILD meets on 1st Thursday 2 -4 pm Tel: 01485579440 Mrs Christine Crisp (PRH)CARPET BOWLS 10.30 am to 12 noon Tel : 570776 (PH)JUDO Beginners 6 – 7.30 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)1st HEACHAM CUBS For ages 8 to 10 yrs. Term Time 6.45 –8.30 pm Tel: Sam 572138 (SG)JUDO Advanced 7 – 9 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)FLOWER CLUB meets 4th Thursday 7.30 pm. Flower arrang-ing & demonstrations. Tel: Sandra Panton 571029 (SM)RAO BUFFALOS 8 pm (HSC Top Room)QUIZ NIGHT Cash Prizes 9 pm at Fox & HoundsFOOTBALL Under 8’s 5.30 to 6.30 pm Heacham Field/Astro-turf. Contact Stephen Joyce 01485 579009WRITING GROUP AT HEACHAM SURGERY meets 3.00 to5.00 pm every other Thursday. For further details please askmembers of staff at Heacham Surgery or Tel : Caroline Smith01553 819460 on a Tuesday between 1.00 and 1.30 pmSUNNYSIDE CLOSE (Sheltered Housing for over 60’s) Bingo2.30 pm Tel : 570492FRIDAYSSOLO WHIST – Don’t be solo – Go solo. 2.00 to 4.00 pmEntry £1 Congenial atmosphere. (PRH)1st HEACHAM BEAVER SCOUTS for boys & girls aged 6 to8 years. Term time 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm. Tel : Julie 571066WILDFOWLERS CLUB meet 1st Friday 7.30 pm (HSC TopRoom)CASH BINGO 7.30 pm (PH)COFFEE AFTERNOON Fridhem Rest Home, Station Rd. Hea-cham. Last Friday of the month at 2.00 pmTAI CHI & KUNG FU 6.00 – 7.00 pm Beginners Tai Chi 7.00– 8.00 Advanced Tai Chi 8.00 – 9.30 Adult Kung Fu Tel: Derek01553 674779 (PRH)BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT - Meetings are held on the thirdFriday of every month 10.00 am to 12 noon in the Church Hall,High Street, Heacham Tel : Barbara Fargher 01485 534741SATURDAYSGIGS from 8.30 pm. Free entry for members (HSC)HEACHAM YOUTH CLUB Term Time School yrs 6-11 Tel:Tracey Swann 07833 307856 (SM)

WHAT’S ON REGULAR EVENTS

CC = Cunningham Court OFH = Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside HSC = Heacham Social ClubPH = Public Hall PRH = Pine Residents Hall, Wilton Rd MC = Methodist Church Hall, Station RoadNC = Neville Court SG = Scout & Guide Hut, Sunnyside SM = St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street

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on 01485 512473 or Antony 01485 512460 orwww.thorhamvillage.co.ukSaturday 21st July – CRAFT FAIR at Town Hall,Hunstanton, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Admission Free. ContactLorraine Cannell 01553 671191 for details. Also on Wed 1stand Saturday 4th AugustSaturday 21st July - CINEMA IN SYDERSTONE presents‘Beginners’ A romantic comedy starring Ewan McGregor atAmy Robsart Village Hall, Syderstone. Start 7.30 pm Advancetickets £3.50 Tel : 01485 578588 & 578171 Emailcinema@syderstone.comSunday 29th July - RAF BIRCHAM NEWTON HERITAGEROOM & Memorial Open Day at National Construction Col-lege, Bircham Newton from 11.00 am 5.00 pm. Fascinatinghistory of this former RAF station. Free admission. Signpostedoff A148 & B145.Saturday 11th   August  – SUMMER CELEBRATION inRingstead Chalk Pit 1pm till 8pm.Tuesday 21st August - RNLI ANNUAL SANDCASTLECOMPETITION – Children all ages are welcome from 1.30 pmto register and take part. Entry £1, with small prize for allentrants and larger prizes for age group winners. Please note –only items found on beach can be used as decoration. Event willtake place on the beach in front of Hunstanton Lifeboat Station,Sea Lane, Old Hunstanton.Mondays - U3A HUNSTANTON meets on the third Mondayof most months (except August and December) at 2.00 pm inthe Hunstanton Community Centre. Tel : Norma (Chairman)533579 or Liz (Secretary) 571573 for further details.Tuesdays - KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.00 to 11.30 am atRingstead Village Hall. Cost £3.50 Tel : Val Barnes on 01328864358Wednesdays – YOUTH 45 GROUP meet at Ringstead VillageHall 7.00 pm to 8. pm for young people aged 7-14 Cost is £1per evening and the contact is Mr T Large, 11 Holme Road,Ringstead. Tel : 01485 525480 * SING FOR WELLBEING 10.00 to 11.30 am SnettishamVillage Hall Tel : Carol O’Neill 01328 838316 or emailcarolone@homecall.co.uk * HUNSTANTON VOLUNTEER SURGERY 3rd Wednes-day of each month 10.00 am to 12 noon at 1st Floor, CoucilOffices, Valentine Road. Tel : Karen Lee 01553 760568 ore-mail Karen@westnorfolkvca.org * LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP meets on thesecond Wednesday of each month 10.30 am to 12 noon atTapping House, Snettisham * FIRE CADETS at Hunstanton Fire Station. 7–9 pm, Boys &Girls aged 13 plus. Come along for a fun and interestingevening learning about all aspects of fire safety. Tel : 07919492294 * DOCKING LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET 10.00 am to3.00 pm in Ripper Hall Tel : 518945 * RESTORATIVE YOGA 10.00 to 11.00 am SedgfordVillage Hall. Contact Sandee Tel : 01485 5704851HUNSTANTON WORLD TANG SOO DO CLUB. Koreanmartial arts of self defence. Tuesdays 6.30 to 8.30 pm atSmithdon High School Age 16 and over. Wednesdays KidsClub 4.30 to 5.30 pm at Scout Hut, Heacham. Fridays 6.30 to8.30 pm at Smithdon High School, Hunstanton. Mixed club allages. For details contact Ian on 07806 622154.WEST NORFOLK TAI CHI CHUAN – Regular weekly localTai Chi classes . See www.west-norfolk-tai-chi.com for furtherinformationSaturdays CHRISTIAN YOUTH GROUP 3rd Sat each month10.00 am to 12 noon. Children aged 10-14. Cost £1 atDersingham Church Hall. More info from Steve 07425 145887

HEACHAM DIARY

Saturday 7th July - GIG - REDEMPTION at Fox & Houndsfrom 8.30pmSaturday 7th July – GIG at HSC with TONY G’s ELVISNIGHT from 8.30 pmSaturday 7th July - GIG - CAROL-ANNE at Silver SandsMonday 9th July - HEACHAM WIVES GROUP – To beadvised. Please note – no meeting in AugustThursday 12th July - TREFOIL GUILD – Camp Day atJimmy’s FieldSaturday 14th July – GIG - PHIL CHRISTOPHER from 8.30pm at HSCSaturday 14th July - FRIDHEM REST HOME SUMMERFETE and Sponsored Bed Push at Station Road, HeachamCommence 2.00 pmSaturday 14th July - GIG – CLIFF ALLMAN at Silver SandsTuesday 17th July - GIG – PART TIME BLUES BAND atFox & Hounds from 8.30 pmFriday 20th July - JAM NIGHT at Fox & Hounds from 8.30pmFriday 20th July - BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT IN HEA-CHAM 10.00 to 12 noon St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street,Heacham. For further information please contact Renee Smithor Barbara Fargher. Tel : 01485 534741 or e- mailsilverlinings@gmx.co.ukSaturday 21st July - GIG at HSC with LESLEY ANN SHAWfrom 8.03 pmSaturday 21st July - GIG – MARTIN WILLIAMS at Silver SandsSunday 22nd July - GIG – BLUES BY TWO at Fox &Hounds from 8.30 pmMonday 23rd July - PATIENTS PARTICIPATION GROUPAGM 7.30 pm at Heacham Practice SurgeryMonday 23rd July - BINGO at FRIDHEM REST HOMEStation Road from 7.00 pmThurday 26th – Sunday 29th July – BIG BEER FESTIVALat Fox & Hounds. 40 Real Ales, Live Music, BBQThursday 26th July - GIG – HILLBILLY CATS at Fox &Hounds from 8.30 pmFriday 27th July - GIG – ALIX ANTHONY at Fox & Houndsfrom 8.30 pmFriday 27th to Sunday 29th July – FLOWER FESTIVAL atHeacham Methodist Church, Station Road. Fri & Sat 10.00 amto 4.00 pm. Sun 2.00 to 4.00 pm. Refreshments available. Insupport of Royal School for DeafSaturday 28th July - GIG – WALKWAY at Fox & Houndsfrom 8.30 pmSaturday 28th July - GIG at HSC with CLIFF ALLMANfrom 8.30 pmSunday 29th July - GIG – JAZZ QUARTET at Fox & Houndsfrom 2.00 pmTuesday 7th August - GIG – DOGWOOD at Fox & Houndsfrom 8.30 pmSaturday 4th August - SUMMER PARTY in HeachamPublic Hall with ENERGY. BBQ available from 8.00 to 10.00pm. Doors open 7.30 pm. For tickets call 07810 368771Sunday 5th August - Heacham Carnival Parade & Fete. Paradestarts 2.30pm, Fete with many attractions on Sports Field.

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Saturday 7th July – THORNHAM ‘MUSIC IN THE FIELDFESTIVAL’. Beer tent with Real ales and refreshments, facepainting, stalls & kids play area. Free parking 2.00 pm till lateat Thornham Playing Field. Proceeds in aid of the Village HallProject. Admission £8 at gate – under 12’s free.Contact Monica

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books. Last time they visited Waterstonesin King’s Lynn and this time they will trytheir hand at online shopping.Looking to things further into the future,we have children participating in the Hea-cham carnival, a school sports day and anarea sports event to look forward to. As wesay good bye to our year 2’s who will beprogressing to the junior school, we will besending them on their way with an excitingBlakeney Seal trip, a celebration assemblyand other special activities.Finally, we appointed a wonderful newReception teacher to work in a job sharewith Mrs Howard in our Reception classMrs Sue West is currently a senior teacherat Walsingham Primary School. She hasvaluable Early Years’ experience as wellas an abundance of warmth and enthusi-asm. We are very excited to welcome herto our team and know she will be a greatasset to our fabulous school. She has al-ready met with the children and will bestarting in September 2012.

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Heacham Infant & NurserySchool update July 12

“Together we explore, discover,achieve and grow”

We have once again enjoyed an excitingand busy month. We hope everyoneenjoyed the Queen’s wonderful Dia-mond Jubilee. We particularly enjoyedthe joint school celebrations on 1st June,kindly hosted at the Junior School. Theevent was well attended by families andfriends. All of our main school childrenperformed dances which were wonder-fully choreographed and enthusiastical-ly led on the day by Helen Battelley.Everyone enjoyed the children’s cheekyperformances! At the end of the after-noon, children from both schools tookpart in a procession, looking a picture intheir ‘Sunday best’ and were presentedwith commemorative coins by the Par-ish Council. A big thank you goes to theParish Council from all our children forthis most generous gesture.We must also mention the tree plantingthat took place in the churchyard onJubilee Sunday. Hannah Stafford andElizabeth England represented ourGateway Club and cheerfully planted,in the pouring rain, a lovely tree. This was donated by thechurch as a lasting tribute to the Jubilee. With the Olympicsclose on our heels and as the topic of our whole school project,

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Princess TheatreClub

This is just to let you know that the Princess Theatre ClubNewsletter will from now on be edited by Mr Rae Steward, ournew secretary (and our regular stage-manager and some-time,when he's cajoled into it, actor). There have been a few changeson the committee, giving the club a new dynamic, fresh ideasand renewed energy, so we look forward to good things in thefuture.Our version of 'Steel Magnolias' was very well received and itwas good to see the theatre back in full swing. The newmanagement gave us every encouragement; they are full ofideas and enthusiasm, so please give them all your support.USE IT OR LOSE IT, is our watchword where the theatre isconcerned.Don't forget they are looking for volunteers to help out invarious areas such as stewarding. This usually means seeing theshow for free as well as having a chance to mix and mingle, sospread the word among your family and friends.  This weekendthe theatre Box Office is open selling tickets for the new seasonof shows which begin on 1 July, and the bar provides a lovelyspot to enjoy a coffee or something stronger, with views acrossthe Green to the sea front where all sorts of festivities are takingplace.I shall still be around as a member of the PTC and, hopefully,on stage now and then.If you're free on July 7th come and see us in the Drama Festivalplay 'Infirmary, Infirmary' which starts at 7.00pm.My regards to you all. Now over to Rae, who I know will dohis usual brilliant job. Thanks Rae. Mary Mackie

At the Club's recent AGM changes to the committee wereagreed at the meeting.Noel Mellish has stepped down as Chairman and has beenreplaced by Mick Yates; Barbara Dennis has stepped down asSecretary and has been replaced by myself; Mary and ChrisMackie have also stepped down although they will continue tolook after the website; Malcolm Houghton has also resignedfrom the committee. The new committee will consist of PearlCarpenter who remains as Treasurer, Jane Bean, AnnMcKimm, Ann Houghton and Sharon Yates.

On behalf of the Club I would like to thank all the retiringpeople who have served on the committee over the past fewyears, particularly Noel who has been Chairman over what musthave been the most difficult time in the club's history, with theuncertainty over the future of the Princess Theatre and the twochanges in tenancy. Hunstone Productions, who took over thetheatre have been very positive in their support of the Club aswas demonstrated during our recent production of ‘SteelMagnolias’. The production company would like members tohelp with stewarding at the theatre over the coming month. Ifyou would like to help please contact me.

I would also like to thank Mary Mackie for all her efforts withthe Club's newsletter; it will continue but we will be looking formembers to contribute occasionally with an article basedloosely on entertainment, eg., a show you have recently seen, aquiz or other related articles. Mary will continue organising thePoetry mornings on behalf of the Club.

Sad news has been received with the death of Pat Brooks. Pat,who formerly lived in Sedgeford, became the manager of thePrincess in 1983. She was instrumental in starting the PrincessTheatre Club in 1986. Pat wrote and directed the Club's firstproduction ‘No Appointment Necessary’. Pat also had a longacting career which included roles on stage as well as television- her credits include Coronation Street, Tales of the Unexpectedand Crown Court. Her last directing role for the Club was MusicHall Memories in 1991. Although Pat had moved to Wilburtonin Cambridgeshire she still kept in touch with the club. She hada quick wit and always offered constructive criticism of theClub's productions.

Rae StewardSecretary

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Hunstanton Lions Club

Lions International Golf Day at Heacham Manor Golf Clubproved a very successful day. 11 teams took part and theweather kept fine. The competition winners were HeachamSocial Club, second place The Lodge, 3rd place 3men and a girl.Many thanks to our sponsors, and those that gave their time tohelp, very much appreciated.Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - Lions Balloon Raceand tombola, this was very well supported by visitors to our stallso thank you all very much.Sunday 29th July Open Bowls Triples Tournament & BBQat Old Town Social Club Start Time 10.30 am.To book a place for your team please contact Chris Holt on01485 541534Car Boot Sales:- August 5th &12th, Sept 9th & 23rd,October 7th & 21st.200 Club Winners for June 2012M. Bowett, P. Walden, D. Mountain, D. Parton

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The Lynn AdvertiserNorfolk and Cambridgeshire Herald

April 6th, 1867HEACHAM

Accident: – On Thursday afternoon, March 28th, as Mr Rolfewas driving with his children in a dog-cart about his parish,he had occasion to alight at the gate of the Rev E Oakley, andwhile speaking to him on the subject of some repairs, thehorse, having escaped the boy standing at its head, started offwith the two of his children in the vehicle. Mr Rolfe andseveral men tried to stop it. The animal got frightened andincreased its pace to an alarming extent. It, however, passedsafely though the intricacies of the village, but at length came

into collision with the wall at Cannon corner, opposite theWheatsheaf, smashed the carriage, threw out the children,and ran away with the shafts, which unhappily caught thedress of an old travelling woman, aged 70, well known in thisdistrict.

The poor woman was thrown down, her face much cut, asmall artery being severed and her body a good deal bruised,and when Mr Rolfe got up to them, the condition of all threewas deplorable in the extreme. Mrs Rowland of HollyLodge, and several other friends and neighbours, gave mostkind and ready help. The children were taken into the houseof Mrs Wiseman, and the old woman was conveyed to theWheatsheaf, where she received every care from Mr and MrsWoods. Rowland Flockton, Esq., surgeon, examined andreported favourably of the patients, and on Saturday, he andDr Lade carefully re-examined them and found nothingworse than the bruises inevitable from such a catastrophe.The horse, after running to Hunstanton, was brought back tohis stable unhurt, having been driven the next day over thesame ground to the scene of the accident. He passed everyspot in the quietest manner, as if remembering nothing of theevents of the previous day.

Mr Rolfe has written to us to request that, when we reportthis most providential escape, we will at the same time tenderhis best thanks to his friends and neighbours for their verykind help and sympathy on this trying occasion.

The above was kindly sent in by Chris Mackie. When theaccident occurred, the present day Wheatsheaf (now TescoExpress) had not been built, so the building referred towould have been the one shown in the photo(taken manyyears after the above incident occurred) - Editor

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THE POTTING SHED

What a desolate place would be a world without flowers! Itwould be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome.

Clara L. BalfourMy next door neighbour gave me a rose called “Jill’s Rose” inmemory of my lovely girl. I in turn gave the same sort to ourchildren. Helen took hers to France and it already has fourblooms, beautifully scented, and sits near her front door. Therose is a Floribunda so will attain a good height and doesn’tmind serious pruning. Mine has several buds but is yet toflower. The soil at Las Rochas - red volcanic clay - is verynutritious so when I go to see Helen in about a fortnight, Iexpect to see miracles. I haven’t heard from Catherine or Simonabout theirs yet but no doubt information will flow soon.Back home, things are not doing too badly. The veg garden isdeveloping well but I will be happier when I see the first tinybroad beans coming. There does seem to be a dearth of bees atthe moment, I hope due to poor weather not to disease. There isa deal of panic about the depletion of bee colonies and a numberof experts are blaming the copious use of neonicotinoid sprays.Apparently bees ingest this muck along with pollen and nectarand it wrecks their navigation sense. Several european countrieshave banned the stuff but, as usual, our lot are “waiting for morescientific information!” ie the chemical lobby have got them bythe ………... I say no more.We have had a decent amount of rain now and it looks as if wemight get more. It has certainly bucked my garden up. Now, asI’ve said before, we need lovely warm summer days and nightsof rain (you know, like what we used to get when we and theworld were young!) As always, I blame the government for notorganising things better. We have had several barbecues and havefound to our joy that barbecued asparagus is the very best thing.My “proper” asparagus bed is rubbish but those nice blackbirdshave ingested the seeds from the mature old fashioned plants andexcreted them around my plot. Now I have several rogue plantsthat produce succulent spears and these, cut and cooked within acouple of hours give a heavenly feast. Eileen’s ex-neighboursfrom Las Rochas visited last week-end and were most impressedboth with barbecued asparagus and David Cook’s excellent sau-sages, both plain and “herby” Now I’m told they will let me tryFrench sausages, the fillings of which are much chunkier. Theywere also impressed with the range of English cheeses we havelocally. So, vive l’entente cordiale! Thank goodness Eileen isfluent with French though, as mine is somewhat limited.

I have been told by my eldest, Helen, that there is much to do at LasRochas when I get there. The grass is about a metre high andalthough she has unleashed the horses onto this amazing prairie, theground will still need making decent. Danielle, the farmer’s wife,did attempt to sow some seeds in the vegetable areas that Eileen leftcovered with semi-permeable membrane but, sadly, the area hasbecome home to huge chestnut coloured slugs. Anything sown orplanted therein becomes food for these voracious beasts. I’ll takesome organic slug pellets with me but by the sound of things I’llneed about 20kg of the stuff. So it will be a bucket of salt water andhand picking. Nasty slimy job. Perhaps I should call in sick!We had our first meeting of the gardeners forum last month. Itwas a bit thinly attended as two of the people were away. I thinkit would be best to try again during the end of the year as therewill be more time to chat. So watch this space.So, Vegetables and their cultivation by T.W.SaundersBroad Beans or Vicia faba for you Latin lovers. A member ofthe order leguminosae and native to Egypt. An annual plant.Very highly regarded by the Greeks, Romans and me.In these days the Broad Bean is eaten in its young state not whenripe as in olden times. (in fact you can eat the whole pod and itscontents if picked when about 3-5cm long. Me, I like them fullgrown and meaty but then people say I’m odd.) For the earlybeans a light soil and a warm position is desirable but for the tallsorts, a deep loamy soil is best. Indeed, clay soils if wellworked, will grow broad beans extremely well.No vegetable requires a more generous soil than the broad bean.You can hardly make the soil too rich. To grow the main cropkinds, the soil should be trenched and a good layer of fat dungplaced between each spit. For early types, plenty of rotted dungshould be added before sowing which should be applied theprevious Autumn. To ensure specially good results 15g super-

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Come along and have a say on the future management of yourcoastline between Hunstanton Cliffs and Wolferton Creek.The Wash East Coastal Management Strategy, led by theEnvironment Agency and the Borough Council, is looking atways of managing flood and erosion risk to local communities,whilst protecting the internationally important natural andhistoric environments along this stretch of coastline. Comealong to the events below for an opportunity to look atexhibitions and talk to our experts:Thursday 19 July, Hunstanton Town Hall, 2-7pmTuesday 24 July, Heacham Infant & Nursery School, 2-7pmFor more information on these events or the Strategy, pleasecontact Nigel Woonton, Environment Agency,nigel.woonton@environment-agency.gov.uk , 01480 483731

Incinerator UpdateNorfolk County Council has been determined to spend £500Mof our money on an incinerator at any cost to its own reputationregardless of need or merit. When the County Council’s 2008consultation showed most people wanted improved recyclingand composting not incineration, the report’s conclusions didnot reflect the responses, instead they implied support for incin-eration. This is significant because around 1/3 of the wasteintended for incineration would be food which could otherwisebe composted or digested to produce electricity. When theCouncil’s own scrutiny committee ‘reviewed’ the contract deci-sion, a leaked email showed how they had made up their mindsto ‘rubber stamp’ it 5 days before hearing the evidence. Eventhe planning (regulatory) committee has been rigged. If youlook at the distribution of its membership, previously it wasevenly spread throughout Norfolk, now you can draw a linecutting Norfolk in half with the Eastern side over representedand no members at all coming from the West (otherwise knownas the incinerator side of Norfolk). Undermining democracy athome is not enough for some. The County Council’s leaderrecently visited the Caribbean on an official fact-finding trip, asreported in the EDP 11-6-12. “A Caribbean paradise blightedby corruption allegations will have to be tutored by NorfolkCouncil officials before it can re-establish democraticelections.” Many thought it had to be a sick joke, unfortunatelynot. Could a more undemocratic Council have been found?Voter apathy is a problem often lamented by politicians, is itany wonder when voters are treated so badly? A public enquiryand a call-in are both justified and well overdue.The next KLWIN event is a Tea Dance, all ages are welcome to theWilliam Burt Centre, West Winch 7th July 4 – 8pm. Whethersingle or a couple, beginner or experienced, the KLWIN Tea Danceis an opportunity to learn traditional dances with friendly tuition.Please come and support us and Dance for Democracy. Tickets are£10 in advance, £12 on the door, concessions available. (High Tea,quiz & tuition included) Tel: 07761285864

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Brancaster Camera ClubWe have two excellent evenings lined up for July:On 10th July we have Dr. Kevin Elsby ARPS showing us hisimages of Cuba (this lecture was postponed in February becauseof snow), and on 24th July the Permajet team are coming to talkabout Colour Management. This is rescheduled from March.The club meets in Brancaster Staithe Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Visitors are always welcome.For more information please ring Jim Till on 01485 210013 orWendy Calow on 01553 674725.

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Lifeboats GuildEvery 2 years Tesco supermarkets throughout the UK allow theRNLI to carry out collections. The 18th and 19th May this yearwas one of those occasions and we are especially grateful to our3 local supermarkets (Hunstanton, Gaywood and Hardwick inKings Lynn) for this privilege. On behalf of the Local Guild Iwould like to thank all the volunteers who gave time to organiseand collect and of course those who generously donated. Thetotal amount raised was £2014.51. Fantastic and well done to all.As you will see from the boathouse report from Geoff Need-ham, both vessels have been busy recently and have savedanother life. This underlines the importance of our fundraising;to equip and train the crews in the best possible and broadestways, from First Aid to seamanship. At time of writing we aremaking final preparations for our summer event ‘Ploughman’sand Pimms’ and hoping the weather will be kind.Forthcoming Events:-(1) Wednesday 25th July Sandringham Show.

Please call and visit the RNLI Stand which will have manygifts and Xmas cards for sale.

(2) Sunday 19th August Hunstanton Kite Festival .This is becoming a joint venture between Rotary Club andLocal RNLI Guild. The shop will be there and lots of funand demonstrations, and weather, operational and routingcommitments permitting, there may well be a Fly past bythe Red Arrows.

(3) Tuesday 21st August Sandcastle Competition1400 hrs (2.00 pm) at Old Hunstanton Beach. Childrenbring your Adults - they can compete in their own class aswell. Prizes will be Vouchers to spend at the RNLI Gift shop.

(4) Saturday 25th August. Hunstanton Flag Day.There will be a D class Inshore Lifeboat on view in the HighStreet and we need volunteers to help collect all day. Pleasecontact David Jones on 01485 535034.

Please support all these events if you possibly can and pass theword to Friends, Family and Neighbours. As we have noGovernment Funding at all we need your help! Help to savelives at sea.If you have any questions or queries please don’t hesitate tocontact me John Marrow, on:-01553 672931 or 07970217225 (mobile) or by email tojm_lboatgpo@hotmail.co.uk

“Here come the girls” is this month’s feature. But, there isnothing light and fluffy about these authoresses as theyspecialise in thrillers. We have three female writers vyingfor your attention, all new to Heacham Library. Tell uswhat you think and if you like them we will source more.Please also note that if your eyesight isn’t what it used tobe, we have a good selection of large print and listeningtapes.

Don’t forget if you are off on holiday, you can pick up abargain from our clearance book table: Pick it, Read it thenLeave it behind.

Sponsored by the Borough Council, there are 3 computersavailable for use at the Library with internet access. If youwould like to learn the basics of how to get online and usethe internet, we run free courses at the Library onThursdays. In addition, we can now offer basic help withword processing, spreadsheets and emailing. If you wouldlike to book a place, please ring 01485 572142.

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WOOLLY

I’m just sitting knittingand this jumper’s coming on,

But I’ve dropped some of the stitchesand I don’t know where they’ve gone.

The armholes are irregularand the sleeves are way too long.

Apart from that I cannot seethat very much is wrong...

Though the bottom’s very baggyand the neck hole’s much too wide -

It will probably look OK still(if you view it from the side).

I bought some pretty buttonsat a very decent price,

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Question:- I am a private patient for medical care. I amunhappy about the treatment I am receiving from my privatedental practice. I have made mention of my complaint but I amnot happy about their response. I would like to take this further,do I contact my PCT?Answer:- If you are a private patient you should voice yourconcerns to the Dental Complaints Service whose telephonenumber is 0845 6120540 and you may like to visit their web siteat http://www.dentalcomplaints.org.uk.

If your complaint is about a dentists professional conduct, youmay be referred on to the General Dental CouncilQuestion:- I have a disabled son who smokes and does notrealise that ash is going on the floor, or that his cigarette endsare not always out. When I am there I can check on him but Iworry all the time I am out. Any ideas?Answer:- Some general guidance would be to: Have a metalwaste bin as an ash tray and put a little water in the base; investin non flammable bedding, furnishing and clothing and makesure that you have a workable smoke alarm; invest in a pendantalarm so that your son could call for help in an emergency.Question:- I live in a block of flats where I have always feltsafe. I have a chain on my door which I always keep on.However, in the last few weeks there have been a couple ofunpleasant incidents re people who are not local and I feeluncomfortable about opening my door even with the chain on.I think a spy hole would be a good idea do you know whoinstalls them and how much it costs?Answer:- Spy holes are a good idea and my suggestion wouldbe to contact your local Age UK (Concern) and speak to themabout their Handyman Service. Spy holes are included in thisservice. There is a cost but the work would be carried out by arespected person and the cost would be fair. If you do not havea Handyman Service in your area you could contact your localpolice station and ask to speak to the Crime Prevention team,who will be able to assist you.

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HEACHAM IN BLOOM

Our Judging Day, Tuesday 10 July, is fast approachingand apart from weeding, deadheading and litter pickingthere is little left to do, except keep our fingers crossed.We have just submitted our portfolio; a record of thisyear’s work to the Judges in advance of their visit andthe nerves are starting to jangle. This is our fourth yearof judging and I am very proud of the work achievedthis year and never cease to be amazed at the amount oflocal support, which has grown with each year.The wall baskets are now up in the High Street andreally starting to bloom. It has been a great partnershipbetween Heacham In Bloom, the Brownies and HighStreet Traders and I would like to thank those of youwho have taken the trouble to say how nice they are. Wealso had a new supporter last month in the form of theHeacham South Beach Home Owners Association whomade a donation of £100.00. Last weekend we were outjudging the best Blooming Caravan competition and ofthose that entered our competition, the standard wasvery high. The results will be announced next month.I also hope that you have had a chance to look at ourPatriotic bed at the Fire Station in honour of the DiamondJubilee and the Lavender Junction bed which highlights acertain international sporting event. Go Team GB.Mr and Mrs Topliss have kindly agreed to open theirgarden on Saturday 21 July in aid of Heacham In Bloom2013, yes we are thinking of next year already. Therewill be cream teas, stalls and entertainment as well asthe chance to look around their lovely garden (see frontpage advert for details). I hope you can support us.Our next meeting is 16 July at 7.00pm – Parish CouncilOffice.

Susan RichardsonChairman of Heacham In Bloom

heachaminbloom@btinternet.com

The flower bed at the bottom of Redgate Hill is sponsored bythe West Norfolk Pub & Butchery

Heacham Carpet Bowls Club with the bed they have sponsored atHeacham’s North Beach.

1st Heacham Brownies (below) proudly displaying some of the manybaskets they have planted up for the High Street.

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HUNSTANTON LIBRARY

Events for Children in the Summer Holidays

For further information about these events or to book pleasecontact library on (01485) 532280.

StoryLab Launch! Come along and join in this year's summerreading challenge!Saturday 21st July, 10:30am-11:30am.Dress up as your favourite book character and enjoy stories,activities and join this year's summer reading challenge!Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Spinning Stories! StoryLab activities for children aged 6+Thursday 26th July, 10:30am-11:30am.Come along and take part in a quiz based on popular storiesalong with lots of other activities! Children under 8 must beaccompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. Please contactthe library on (01485) 532280 to book your place.

Catching Dreams with Pocahontas.Thursday 2nd August, 10:30am – 12 noon.Sharing World Stories - American stories that begin in Norfolk.Learn about the fascinating life of Princess Pocahontas and herlinks with Norfolk. Craft your very own Native Americandreamcatcher! Most suitable for children, aged 7-12. Bookingis essential. Please see a member of staff or contact the libraryon (01485) 532280.

Calling all Nintendo DS fans!Saturday 4th August 10:00am - 12:00 noon, Wednesday22nd August 2pm - 4pm.If you'd like to spend some time playing DS games before youborrow them, then come along with your DS console to ourNintendo DS event! Children under 8 must be accompanied byan adult.

StoryLab Presentation CeremonySaturday 1st September 10.30am.When you've completed the StoryLab challenge, book in for thepresentation ceremony! Booking is essential. Please see amember of staff or contact the library on (01485) 532280.Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Other Forthcoming Events

For further information call Hunstanton Library on (01485)532280.

Hunstanton Audio Book Group for the visually impairedWednesday 11th July, 10.30 am.Come along and join in our audio book group. No need to book.For further information contact the library or Mark on (01603)629558.

The West Norfolk Citizens Advice Bureau Road Show isvisiting Hunstanton Library! Thursday 12th July 10am – 1pm.The ‘Regenerate West Norfolk’ team will be on hand to tell youhow to access information and advice about money mattersincluding dealing with debt, budgeting and welfare benefits. Noneed to book – just come along with your questions. Allwelcome.

Knit and KnatterTuesday 24th July, Tuesday 28th August 2pm – 4pm.If you fancy having a chat to others while knitting come alongto our Knit and Knatter sessions. Fourth Tuesday of the month,2 pm - 4pm Refreshments will be provided but please bringalong your own needles and wool.

Home Library ServiceThe Home Library Service, delivered in association with theWRVS, provides books on wheels to people in the communitywho like to use the library service but are unable to get there dueto age, disability or restricted mobility.

If you would like to use the Home Library Service pleasecontact Hunstanton Library on (01485) 532280

Heacham Diamond Jubilee Street PartyWould you like to see the Street Party photographs in colour?You can - on the Heacham Newsletter website:

www.heachamnewsletter.org.uk

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Pavilion Update -YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ‘BUY A BRICK’

Though we have not heard anything concrete since our last report,time is slowly passing and the 12-week wait will soon be over.We have very positive signs from Football Foundation and alsoSport England who we are looking to as our main funders.Support locally is still forthcoming and thankfully, we can seethe light at the end of the tunnel so we have been advised thatwe should now put a deadline of 31st July 2012 on the ‘Buy aBrick’ scheme.This will give the suppliers enough time to prepare, etch anddeliver the individually named bricks well in time before weanticipate commencement of building works at the beginning ofOctober.Please, if you would like to subscribe to this project, make anapplication NOW for your brick because once the deadline datehas passed, so will that opportunity FOR YOU. Leafletsavailable from Heacham Social Club - 01485 570776 or RogerDrinkwater - 01485 571659The ‘Patrons Board’ may appeal to some, though we must put aminimum price to this and consider donations upwards of £200to be a fair amount. Unlike the ‘Buy a Brick’ scheme, the‘Patrons Board’ does not have a deadline date and will beon-going throughout the project.We will most definitely update the village on progress and hopethat in the August edition of this Newsletter, we will be able toreport that both Football Foundation AND Sport England havelooked favourably upon this much needed project and havesupported our rural community and the total project will goahead as originally planned with an Autumn 2012 schedule.

1948 Olympic Torch Came and Went…………Saturday 2nd June was one of the few days in the last monthwhere we can report that the weather was actually sunny anddidn’t rain! Thank goodness for that! Had we hosted the 1948Olympic Torch on the following day, it most certainly wouldhave been a washout.Sporting activities of all sorts were provided free of charge onHeacham Club Charity Sports Field, bowling green and in theHall. Some things were better attended than others but wewould like to thank those involved in running their particularevent and in helping make it such a lovely, sporting day.The Stroke Association Ramble, which followed after the Torcharrived at the field was a bit of a mish-mash because the‘instruction’ we believed to be forthcoming from the beneficiar-ies, just didn’t happen! Nevertheless, those people who kindlysubscribed to the event were happy how they spent their timewith the Torch and were pleased to receive their t-shirts, medalsand certificates. Mrs Audrey Wragg and Mr Lou Durrant madepresentation to ‘Ramblers’ jointly; both of who saw THE Torchat the London Olympics in 1948, so that brought back somehappy memories for them both.The Ramble itself was not too well supported but with applica-tions and sponsorships, we anticipate sending a cheque to theStroke Association, in excess of £500 in total, so a really bigthank you to those who sponsored and supported the event.

Heacham Football Club Season 2012/2013Details of the Heacham Football Club 2012/2013 season are asfollows:-

Chairman: Garry Scott MortimerVice Chairman: Wayne ProctorTreasurer: Harry HornsbySecretary: David Page

Email address lydiap75@yahoo.co.ukTel No. 01485 572117Mobile No. 07874 654848

1st Team Manager: James PollardRes Manager: Jack Blake

Training sessions start Tuesday 26th June 6.30pmBoth first and reserve teams are looking for pre-season friendlymatches. We are a friendly club with first class facilities andover 100 years history and always looking for players tostrengthen our squad. Last season we welcomed a number ofkeen young players and are looking for anyone who would beinterested in joining our teams who are managed by twodedicated people who want to be successful. All are welcomewith a signing on fee of £20. David Page

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Diamonds at Heacham

Dealer, N, with an 8 card diamond suit and 2 singletons bid asomewhat unconventional "3 diamonds" pre emptive bid. W.passed and S. to N's amazement bid 4 NT, asking for Aces. (hehas to do this in spite of having all 4 himself!) N responded 5C,(no Aces.)

S then asked for Kings with 5NT. Again N's response was anegative 6C . S bid 6D. which was easily made, as could 6NThave been, but with less certainty as S. would expect a Queeninstead of an 8th. Diamond.

Unbeknown to me this featured that morning in a nationalnewspaper that I don't read. There the expectation was that thebidding would go round to S, who, with his 23 points, would bid2C. N would give a positive response in diamonds, but wouldwe have reached 6D or 6NT?

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Parish Council Meetings in brief

Annual Return: The Parish Council discussed and approvedthe Annual Return for the financial year ending 31 March 2012.The Chairman thanked the Council’s Internal Auditor Mr MBarge for his work in reviewing the Council’s financialprocedures.Diamond Jubilee: The Chairman reported that he had attendeda very successful garden party at the Junior School with around260 children in attendance along with parents. The childrenwere very pleased with their Jubilee Coin, which had beenpresented to them at the end of the event. The Chairmanrecorded his thanks to staff and council members for the workput into the street party, which had been a great success.Vice-Chairman: The Council voted Mr David Chessum as theVice-Chairman for the forthcoming year.Street Lighting: The Clerk reported that the maintenancecontractors for the village street lighting had gone intoliquidation in early May. The Liquidators had been slow toupdate customers about what was happening, therefore theClerk had terminated the contract for failure to provide acontracted service and asked that a new company KandMLighting Services, comprising of members of staff from the oldcompany, continue with the contract. There would be no costchange, and the Council would continue to benefit from themaintenance engineer’s familiarity with Heacham lights.Hens and Cockerels: Mr Colvin reported that following onfrom the article in the June Newsletter, he had had two enquiriesfor hens, although none had been removed as yet as they werenot easy to catch. Norfolk Lavender had also expressed aninterest.Tapping House: The Parish Council agreed to make a donationof £100 to the Tapping House Hospice.Code of Conduct: Council members noted that under newlegislation, the Council was required to adopt a new code ofconduct. The Council agreed in principle to accept the code ofconduct as drafted by the National Association of LocalCouncils.

Going Greener

Parishioners agreed at the Annual Parish Meeting to thesetting up a group with the purpose of taking an activeapproach to tackling the issues that affected climate changeand sustainability. It was agreed to see if there was sufficientinterest in setting a group similar to that at Reepham inNorfolk, which had implemented some significant changesand benefits to their village. Any residents with an interestin helping to meet the green challenge are urged to get intouch with the Parish Office.

The Annual Children’s Summer Activities with a mixture ofsport, crafts and a little something else will take place in August.Clay pigeon shooting, courtesy of Heacham Wildfowlers, QuikCricket and Laser Quest are back by popular demand. Also inthis year’s programme will be crafting sessions entitled Knightsin Armour and Fairies and Wings. For the first time we will bestaging the Rain Forest Experience brought by Zoologica. Fulldetails of the activities and costs will be available from 7 July,when bookings can be made.

HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD

Diamond Jubilee Street Party

Luckily the sun shone and although the wind kept thetemperature cool, the Street Party went off without a hitch. Theevent was a sell out and as evident from the many photographsparty goers entered into the Jubilee spirit with hats, flags and insome cases costumes. This event was the result of muchplanning by Parish Council members and staff; however we areespecially grateful to St Mary’s Church, Heacham Club Charityand the occupants of the High Street for their support. Inaddition, we are grateful for grants made by Norfolk CountyCouncil, KL&WN Borough Council and Friends of HeachamBeaches, which went a long way to providing extras on the dayto make the event special.

This years’ Carnival Parade and Fete will be held on Sunday 5August. The Parade which will start at 2.30pm from CollegeDrive will be led by the Peterborough Pipe Band. Forms toregister your float which include exact parade timings and routeare available from the Parish Library, Parish Council Office andwebsite. This year’s Lavender Queen is Millie Jose withattendants Jessica Parish, Hannah Stafford and Poppy Jose.

Local Policing Plan for Norfolk

Norfolk Police Authority is an independent body of localpeople who oversee the work of Norfolk Constabulary. One ofthe responsibilities of a Police Authority is to agree with theChief Constable strategic policing priorities for the year aheadand publish them within a Local Policing Plan. The PolicingPlan for 2012-2015 is available on the Norfolk Constabularywebsite www.norfolk.police.uk. Norfolk Police Authoritywould also like the views of people living in Norfolk on localpolicing to assist them and the forthcoming Police and CrimeCommissioner, in shaping Norfolk’s policing service.  Asurvey has been published on the website (www.norfolk-pa.gov.uk/survey.cfm). Hard copies of the survey are availableon request.

Inter-Village Games

A huge well done and thank you to all those that took part onSunday 24 June. See next month’s issue for all the results.

Sean SandsHeacham Sports Coordinator

Any queries should be addressed to:Heacham Parish Council OfficeJubilee Clinic Pound Lane Heacham

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COLLINGWOOD CLOSE 09.40 ROBIN HILL 10.25SOUTHMOOR DRIVE 10.00 CHURCH LANE 10.40SANDRINGHAM DRIVE 10.20 RINGSTEAD ROAD 10.55CHENEY HILL (F/SIDE) 10.40 NEVILLE CT 11.40WOODSIDE AVE 11.05 NEVILLE ROAD 12.15HEACHAM INFANT SCH 11.20 PINE MALL 12.30MILLBRIDGE 11.50NOURSE DR/INGLEBY CL 12.15 SITKA CLOSE 12.50POCAHONTAS WAY 13.45 SUNNYSIDE 14.15BUSHEL & STRIKE 14.05 MEADOW RD 14.40GIDNEY DRIVE 14.20 POPLAR AVE 15.30BANKSIDE reverse in 14.40 GYMKHANA WAY 15.50MARRAM WAY N CL 14.55 JENNINGS CLOSE 16.15MARRAM WAY S CL 15.10 COLLEGE DR/G CL 16.50MARRAM WAY/N RD 15.25CUNNINGHAM COURT 15.45

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