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At the meeting on 11th February 2016 Suzanne Lyons asked the Parish Council about the land that is possibly being gifted to the Parish Council by the Borough Council for use as allot-ments. She also asked about a small parcel of land that could be used as a wildlife garden. Borough Councillor Blunt said he would respond later in the meeting.
Harry Lessman commented that a lot of planning applications were being approved recently. Councillor Blunt explained about the housing land supply and when we have reached our ‘target’ figure, we will be in a better position to oppose certain developments.
Martin Stacey commented on the poor condition of the roads outside the sub-station. Councillors Broden, Blunt met with Andy Wallace of the County Council to review damage to roads and this matter is now in hand. It was noted that since proper signage for construc-tion traffic routes was requested, these
now appear to be in place.
The Parish Council’s Facebook page is nearing completion and Councillor Luck will make alterations to the policy as suggested and circulate to the Parish Council for comment and approval. Once approved, the Facebook page can be published.
The idea of a Parish Council Surgery was again discussed and the Parish Clerk will liaise with the Community Centre’s Booking Clerk to see if there is a suitable day available.
There was no update from highways regarding the mapping of the the verge cutting routes.
It was noted that there are a number of overgrown hedges along The Chase which crowd the footpath. As it is not known who owns these hedges, the Parish Clerk will write to nearby resi-dents informing them of the Parish Council’s intention to have these re-moved unless ownership is declared or there are any reasonable objections.
Updated quotes have been received for the playpark equipment and, as there is a lot of information to discuss, it was agreed to hold a separate meeting on 3rd March.
The access route from Springfield Road to the sports field was raised as Norfolk County Council require an en-gineer’s drawing before work can com-mence. It was agreed that an architect will be instructed as soon as possible in order that the project can progress.
Borough Councillor Blunt gave feed-
NEWS FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL
WALPOLE PARISH
COUNCILLORS
Richard Blunt………...780454
Richard Green…….…780378
Andrew Bliss..………..780928
James Whitaker……...780456
Richard Broden………780333
David Lawty…………..780100
Janet Luck…………….780384
Lynne Newman………780447
Linda Matthews………780631
Parish Clerk: Emma Bateman
Tel. 01945 780002
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back on various projects he has been involved with over the last month. He explained that the allotment land behind Townsend Estate which is currently owned by the Borough Council is still under negotiation as it is possible that it may be gifted to the Parish Council. He has also been in discussion regarding land near to the allotments and he has proposed that if it is not sold for devel-opment, that this may also be gifted to the Parish Council as it would be an ideal site for a wildlife area.
The railings at Walpole St Andrew Cemetery are due to be painted in the near future.
At the Extraordinary Meeting on 3 March 2016 Councillor Whitaker gave a presentation on the playpark equip-ment for which he has received up to date quotes. Following discussion, it was agreed that Fenland Leisure had provided the most favourable quote and Councillor Whitaker will now look at possible funding options.
At the meeting on 10th March 2016 Councillor Luck gave an update on be-half of Walpole Parish Recreation Foundation Trust (WPFRT), in relation to the current position regarding the proposed BMX Track. As issues relat-ing to the lease and planning consent are complex, it has been decided to hold a separate meeting on 18th March.
This led to a discussion about plans for a dropped kerb from Springfield Road to the playing field and the Parish Clerk was asked to seek clarification from the planning department as the planning consent received by the BMX Club appears to conflict with that of the Parish Council as to whether the access can be gated. The issue of the dropped kerb will be reviewed again following the WPFRT Meeting on 18th March.
The Grants Awards Policy has now been finalised and will be adopted at the next meeting.
A letter of thanks has been sent to Murphy’s in relation to the playpark railings.
A meeting regarding the playpark has been arranged for 28th April at 7 p.m. at the Community Centre which will include a presentation. Public participa-tion will not be possible at this meeting.
There are two Parish Councillor va-cancies—please see page 14 for more information.
The printing of 500 information leaf-lets for use by villagers at Parish Coun-cil meetings was approved.
Borough Councillor Blunt continues negotiations with the Borough Council regarding the allotment land at the rear of Townsend Estate. Further updates from Borough Councillor Blunt can be found on page 6.
Flooding along Chalk Road will be reported again.
There has been no date given for the construction of the TROD on Chalk Road. The Parish Clerk will follow up.
Next Meetings:
The Annual Assembly on 14th April at 7 p.m. will be followed by the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting.
The Playpark Meeting will be on 28th April 2016 at 7
p.m.
all at Walpole
Community Centre
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FENLAND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
We have enjoyed some excellent speakers at our monthly meetings. Each one has
added to our knowledge of how to research our family history in many and varied
ways. The March meeting was an added bonus to those wondering how to illustrate
their family history and making it an interesting project for other members of the
family. We look forward to a future meeting when members will be able to put on
display the results of their work. So watch this space! Our next meeting will be on
Thursday 28th APRIL our guest speaker will be Bryan Howling the title of his talk is
‘One Hundred & Fifty Years of Rural Change’ as so many of us have Agriculture
Labourers as ancestors we should learn a lot about how their lives changed over the
years. Our MAY meeting will be an insight to the lives of Evacuees during
WW2. We will be able to hear first hand from our guest speakers who were evacu-
ees themselves. EVERYONE WELCOME to our meetings held in St Peter & St
Paul Church Hall Wisbech on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7 – 9 p.m.
visitors £2 members free.
Our JUNE meeting will be held at a different venue, as we are unable to meet in St
Peter’s Church Hall Wisbech due to the Rose Fair. We have a very special meeting
planned. Steve MANNING from the Federation of FHS will be with us. Steve will
give a practical demonstration and instruction session on how to get the best out of
FREE websites including Family Search. The meeting will be held in the church hall
of St Augustine Church Lynn Road Wisbech the hall is behind the church, meeting
at the usual time of 7 – 9 p.m.
Computer research sessions are held in Wisbech Library on the first Tuesday of
each month from 10 – 12 noon. Our team of experienced researchers offer help with
family research to anyone attending. We use all the Library facilities including two
subscription programmes for FREE. If you bring your laptop our researchers will
show you how to do your own research, or they will use their own laptops and do
your research with you. We are there from 10 – 12 noon.
In addition, our small team of researchers join forces with a Peterborough FHS re-
searcher in WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRE in CROWLAND on the second Tues-
day of each month from 11 – 3 p.m. offering help with your family research. You
will find us in the Wyevale restaurant. Both sessions are FREE and everyone is wel-
come.
Our EVENTS team are busy getting ready the special displays to take to other
events in and around the area. Our first event of the year will be in ELGOOD’S
BREWERY at the GARDEN & CRAFT FAIR on Sunday 8th May. You will find us
in the old Barn off the patio, do drop in and see us. We will also be At WALPOLE
ST PETER’S FLOWER FESTIVAL 3 – 8th June. The theme this year is Musical
Theatre. Watch out for our special display, we will also be offering help with your
family research. If you have an event coming up which you would like us to attend
please contact us. We plan to match our displays with the theme of the church or
group event being planned. Our members also give talks to groups in the area.
For further information on any of the above please call 01945 587723.
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Message from your Borough Councillor The daffodils are out and Spring will soon be here.
There are three major debates being regularly discussed be-
tween the Borough Councillors at the moment.
Firstly in or out of Europe. Difficult decision for us all. I
have got to admit I have not made up my mind as yet and would
like more information on how will the economy and local busi-
nesses and the local economy be affected by the decision. It is interesting that our
two local MPs are divided on the subject. Sir Henry Bellingham for exiting and
Elizabeth Truss for staying in the EU. It would be good if they would be willing to
have a public debate together.
Secondly the Devolution Debate. This is a bigger mystery. Central Government
want to dissolve certain power from the centre to local communities as per London
and Manchester. Now is the turn of the rural areas. There is a proposal being dis-
cussed to form a dissolve region for East Anglia consisting of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cam-
bridgeshire and Peterborough. The full details of what powers and how it will work
are still being discussed.
Thirdly the Leadership of the Borough Council. Nick Daubney announced earlier
in the year that he will not be seeking re-election as leader to Conservative Group.
Nick has been leader for several years and has worked very hard for the Borough.
His leadership will be greatly missed. So at the end of April, the Conservative Mem-
bers will be electing a new leader who will in turn will be leader of the Council.
I took part in a Planning Update to Parish Councils in late February. Over 90 Parish
representatives attended including our own. Several topics were discussed including
five year land supply, future Government planning guideline, community infrastruc-
ture levy and neighbourhood plans.
Over the past few months, applications to develop over 50 homes in the Walpoles
have been made. As I mentioned in my last message, these application are being as-
sessed under the Nation Planning Guideline because of the Borough's lack of a five
year land supply. Hopefully this will change soon and new plans will be accessed on
the local guidelines. Interesting fact is that in the last couple of years less than 40%
of all applications in the Borough have been developed.
Over the last couple of weeks I have had several complaints from parishioners about
litter, speed and dog fouling. I hate to see the remains of a MacDonald's meal laying
in the middle of the road after being ejected from a car passing through our village. If
you see anybody doing this take the car number and report it to the police. A lot of
the people who speed through our village live in our village and the same can be said
about dog fouling. Think about it!
I appreciate all the local support and if you think I can help do not hesitate to contact
me.
Cllr Richard Blunt.
Email. [email protected] Telephone: 01945 780454
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PETER’S
FURNITURE
FITTING
SERVICES ALL TYPES OF FLAT- PACKED FURNITURE
INCLUDING WARDROBES, BEDS,
CHEST OF DRAWERS, DINING SETS ETC.
PLEASE
CONTACT PETER ON 07957110520
ANYTIME
WALPOLE WATER
GARDENS Chalk Road, Walpole St Peter
PE14 7PE
TEA ROOM
LICENCED BAR
Open from 10 a.m. Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Tel: 07718745935
Email: [email protected]
www.walpolewatergardens.co.uk
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BOOKING
WALPOLE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Please read the following change:
To book the Centre please contact Sabrina
Nimmo on:
01945 780877
Evenings and
weekends
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A reader’s letter to Anthony Curton School:
Dear Mrs Senior,
My wife and I were fortunate to be in church on ‘Mothering Sunday’ and to witness the part that
many of your young pupils carried out as an integral part of our morning service. The young Beaver
group processed into church with the priest and the choir at the beginning of the service and later
helped in taking the collection. These Beavers were all pupils at Anthony Curton.
The slightly older children read their own tributes to their own mothers by reading prayers written by
themselves. They each appeared in front of a microphone—in front of the congregation—not an easy
thing to do. This was all a very moving part of our service—so much so—that it resulted in constant
applause from the congregation—not a usual practice in church.
In addition to all this 2 other children read the two readings—the Epistle and the Gospel which they
did very clearly—we could hear every word.
At the end fo the service all the children distributed flowers not only to their own mothers but to all
the ladies in church. Throughouot the 1 ¼ hour service the children conducted themselves in a
manner which yourself and your staff can be very proud.
Finally I must congratulate Canon John Wicksteed for conducting the service favourably for the
children andf especially to your staff member Jeremy Wilkinson who has an obvious bond with the
children.
Congratulations to all at Anthony Curton School.
Sincerely
Ray Earl
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Walpole Parish Council has a vacancy for a co-opted
Parish Councillor
Parish Councils are an essential item of the “Big Society” and have a long tradition
of promoting a sense of pride in the community.
To be a councillor you need to:
Care about your community
Be willing to represent your electorate
Want to make a difference
Have the time
Be committed and enthusiastic
Walpole Parish Council has twelve evening meetings a year, at the Community Cen-
tre, has responsibility for maintenance of the playpark, upkeep of St Andrew’s closed
churchyard, allotments and street lighting and is a consultee for local issues and plan-
ning applications. The meetings are regularly on the second Thursday of each
month.
If you are interested in joining the Parish Council as a co-opted councillor, please
apply in writing to:
Mrs E Bateman
Clerk to the Parish Council
Crown Farm
Mill Road
West Walton
PE14 7EU
01945 780002
Closing Date for Applications is midday on 6th May 2016.
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WALPOLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Dear All
Well—this last month has been a busy one to say the least! All aspects of the Community Centre’s management has been, and contin-ues to be, under review. We have started a repair and maintenance list, with any Health & Safety issues being treated as a priority. One main issue that has received a lot of attention is the car park and I have been gathering quotes for it to be resur-faced—now we have to look into how such a major project might be funded—which is no mean feat! We’ve been very lucky to have two new clubs join us recently; these being Marshland Archers who are there every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. but have also been holding a series of ‘Taster Sessions’ to give you all a fla-vour of what the club is all about. The other club, which is still in its infancy but has started strong, is the Short Mat Bowls Club. This operates on Sun-days from 2—4 p.m. and welcomes new members. There has also been talk of starting a badminton club so watch this space! If anyone has any other ideas or proposals please let me know and I’ll dis-cuss it with the Committee. We now have a Google page (which still needs some work) and are cur-rently building a Facebook page. You may also have noticed that we now have a page on the Parish Council’s website so, hopefully, the flow of com-munication will be much easier in the future. We have planned the A.G.M. for 12th April at 7 p.m. in the Community Ce-
tre and copies of the agenda are placed on notice boards around the Wal-
poles—all Walpole residents 18 years and over are welcome to attend so I
hope to see you there.
Yours Faithfully, Peter Luck (Chair WPFRT)
or
If you wish to book the centre please contact Sabrina Nimmo on 01945
780877 (Evenings and weekends).
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Gammon with Leeks and Sweet Mustard Sauce
Serves 4-6
My husband makes this recipe every now and again. It is one of my favourite dishes
and any leftover gammon and potatoes are delicious the next day, served with a
salad or whatever takes your fancy!
1 Unsmoked Gammon Joint (about 2.5 kg)
(For 2-3 servings use 1.5kg Gammon and adjust boiling time)
5-6 sprigs (or pack) of fresh rosemary
3 tbsp castor sugar
3 tbsp wholegrain mustard
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
500g new potatoes, scrubbed (or 250g if using 1.5kg Gammon)
5 bay leaves
8 – 12 shallots, peeled and left whole
200g baby leeks, washed and trimmed) OR
(2 Full-size leeks halved and cut lengthwise)
200g frozen baby broad beans, thawed
½ x 200 tub crème-fraiche
Freshly ground black pepper
Place gammon in large pan, just cover with water then bring to boil slowly.
Skim, Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 65-70 mins. (40 mins for 1.5 kg
Gammon)
Strip rosemary from stalks and chop finely. Mix this with sugar, lemon zest and
mustard. Cook potatoes in boiling water for about 5 mins, then drain.
Preheat oven to 180c. gas 4. Drain the gammon, reserving 500ml of the cooking
liquid. Remove the string-if any- and cut away most of the fat.
Place the gammon in a large roasting tin, skinned side up, and spread the mustard
mixture on top of the gammon. Pour the reserved liquid around the meat; add the
potatoes to the roasting tin with the bay leaves and shallots. Place in oven to bake.
After 30mins cooking stir in the leeks and broad beans. Bake for a further 40-45
mins. until vegetables are tender. (If using 1.5kg Gammon omit the 30 mins and bake
all for 40 mins)
Transfer gammon and vegetables to a serving plate. Remove the top mustard mix-
ture from gammon and discard. Strain the liquid through a fine sieve and return to
the tin. Place roasting tin on the hob and stir in the crème-fraiche and some black
pepper. Let it bubble for a few minutes until thickened to a smooth sauce. Spoon this
over the gammon and spring vegetables.
Best wine to accompany will be a Grenache. Enjoy! Liz de Boer
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HOLISTIC FOOT CARE
Foot Health Practitioner
For all your general foot health
Toe nail trimming—corn removal—hard skin and callous reduction—nail fungal
infection treatment—diabetic foot assess-ments—home visits available.
Also available:
Reflexology, Foot Massage, Hopi Ear Can-dling and Ear Piercing.
For information or appointments please call 07786 575228 or email:
Moira Merry TCFCP Dip/MAR/AoR
Chalk Road, Walpole St Peter PE14 7PN
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Mobile Library Timetable
Editor’s note: the addresses are as listed on Norfolk County Council’s website. Calls normally on Thursdays Next dates: 7th April and 10t5th May 2016 14:05 14:20 Walpole Marsh, Wheatsheaf 14:25 14:40 Walpole Marsh, French’s Road 14:45 15:00 Walpole St Peter, West Drove Council Houses 15:05 15:15 Walpole St Peter Council Houses (Nr Elm Tree) 15:20 15:35 Walpole St Peter, Butler’s Close 15:40 15:55 Walpole St Peter, Townsend Estate 16:00 16:15 Walpole St Andrew School 16:20 16:30 Walpole St Andrew, Chalk Road
POLICE INFO
USEFUL WEBLINKS:
www.norfolk.police.uk—crime preven-
tion advice, crime stoppers, etc.
www.edp24.co.uk—Eastern Daily
Press—click on police helmet for
speed camera locations, etc.
www.norfolk.gov.uk/communities/
community information—local info and
trading standards under Law and Or-
der section
www.wisbech-standard.co.uk—click
on police helmet for police info.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS:
Crime stoppers: 0800 555111
NON-EMERGENCIES: 101
Do you suffer with: Shoulder pain
Backache
Sporting injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Fully qualified and insured.
Does your horse show signs of tension, stiffness or discomfort? Is
he under-performing for no obvious reason? If so, this could be a sign
of pain and should be investigated.
Kirkfield Farm, Walpole St Peter, TEL: 07581320519
Wisbech PE14 7PN.
Email: [email protected]
www.janetluck.co.uk
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PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THE HEDGEHOGS
It’s that time of year again where we all like to be
getting out in the garden and clearing last years
dead leaves, brambles etc. Before you get out the
strimmer or the lawn mower, could you please just check under hedges, leaf, logs
piles, compost heaps etc, that there are not any hibernating or nesting Hedgehogs or
other wildlife.
This is the time of year that Hedgehogs are wounded and killed sadly by us humans.
So please next time to pop to the tool shed and get out the folk, mower or strimmer
etc, please just have a quick check around.
This time of year will also see the Hedgehogs coming out of hibernation. They may
be under weight, wobbly, and out during the day. If you see any hogs out during the
day they may be in trouble and will need immediate attention.
Breeding season will also soon be upon us and this is the one time of year where it
will be okay to find adult female hogs out in the day looking for food for their
hoglett, or a hoglett that may have just wandered out from the nest for the first time.
If you are able to please check keep an eye and see if the adult goes back and forth to
a regular place and if they do, they are more than likely to be feeding their young. If
not and just out during the day, then they will need immediate attention. Often I hear
that they Hedgehogs are feeding and walking around okay during the day. Sadly this
is not the case – Unless the hogs are seen as described as above – they are not well
and will need to be seen asap.
If a Hedgehog is in trouble please pick it up with gloves and a towel and put in a high
sided box. A small amount of cat/dog food mashed up is ok and some water. Please
call me on 01945 781177 or 078666 25263 if you have rescued a Hedgehog – if for
any reason I am unavailable, if you are able please take it to Terrington Vets, 24
Marshland Street, PE34 4NE 0845-459-9640
The work I do and videos of our rescued Hedgehogs can be seen on Face Book
Page : Suzanne’s Hedgehog Rescue
Suzanne Lyons
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News from Anthony Curton School
This last term has been exceedingly busy, both for us and our sister school at
Tilney All Saints. Teams from both schools have competed in Marshland Cluster
sporting events, including Hockey, Netball, Cross Country and Tag Rugby. As
usual, their behaviour and sportsmanship was exemplary, we are very proud of
them.
Our children have been out and about on a range of visits, including a joint visit
with our friends from Tilney All Saints to the Theatre Royal in London, to watch a
live performance of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for our Year
2 children.
Children in Year 3 spent an action packed two days living the life of ancient Vi-
kings, including bread making, storytelling and weaving. They enjoyed a special
Viking feast of home made bread, non-alcoholic mead and oat cakes.
Year 6 children from both schools worked very hard on a joint Enterprise Day at
Anthony Curton School, hosted by the Norfolk Education, Industry & Commerce
Group, and learned how difficult (but exciting) it is to work to deadlines in a real
life Newspaper Office.
We celebrated World Book Day across both our schools, when the classrooms
were alive with characters that had jumped straight out of the pages of classical
literature or fairy tales. An amazing day – full of fun and laughter – and some
brilliant costumes.
Our PTA, who are an amazing bunch, have again been extremely busy organising
a sponsored “Bunny Hop” to raise funds.
Finally, we have now been part of the Ely Diocese Trust for over a year, and plan
to hold a special joint celebration day with our sister school in the summer term
as the weather warms up. We are hoping Bishop Stephen will attend our joint
Church Service at Walpole St Peter’s Church, which will be followed by a family
fun day and picnic in the Tilney school grounds
If you would like to know more about our school, you are always very welcome to
call in and see us in action. Alternatively, why not take a peep by looking at our
school website, www.anthonycurton.norfolk.sch.uk
The children, staff and Governors join me in hoping (belatedly) that you had a
lovely and peaceful Easter.
Kind regards Anne Senior, Executive Head Teacher
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NOTICE BOARD Village community activities can be advertised
in this section of the Crier free of charge.
Please note that future adverts will be re-
stricted to the size of this box.
Send your copy to the editor before the dead-
line of May 15
WALPOLE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
OF THE PONY CLUB
For more details phone 01945 780269
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YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB New talent is always wanted
Boys and girls welcome 07540778379
WALPOLE ART &
CRAFT CLUB
Meeting every Friday morning
from 9.30 to 12 in St. Peter’s
Parish Hall. £2 per session in-
cluding tea/coffee. New mem-
bers, with or without experience,
are welcome.
Contact Gill Henderson on
01945 780783
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My name is Matt Pyatt and I am a runner who lives in Walpole St Andrew. I was recently awarded the KLFM sportsman of the year award at the corn exchange in Kings Lynn. I have lived in the village since 2012 and compete in every distance from 800m to the Marathon, I had been nominated for this award in the previous 2 years but this is the first time I have been successful so 3rd time lucky. My highlights in the past year were running a personal best in the Lincoln 10k in a time of 33 minutes and 4 seconds to finish 11th out of 8 thousand runners and first in my age group. Last September I joined 40 thousand (4 thousand more than London) other runners to run the Berlin Marathon. I finished 247th overall in a time of 2 hours 36 minutes and 59 seconds over 2 minutes faster than my previous best. And then in November the highlight, despite struggling with injury at the time, being selected to run for The England Masters Cross Country Team in Dublin Ireland where I finished as 5th Englishman in my age group. I love running around the Walpoles and surrounding areas and sometimes with my wife Lisa. Previously we have even run with our son Stanley in a buggy and hope to continue to run for many years to come.
Date Event
14 April Dr Nelson – The Heather Society
12 May Pride in the Fall - John Summerfield
4-8 June Flower Festival – Theatre and Musicals
16 June Annual Outing- To Be confirmed
14 July Fruit - Mary Larham (Manea School of Gardening)
11 August Late Colour in the Garden plus Grasses – Trevor Harrison
3 September Annual Flower & Produce Show
8 September Puddle Paddock (Part II) – Sue Stephenson
13 October Visits to Sandringham – Helen Walch
10 November Every Show has a Story – Johnny Walkers (Taylors Bulbs)
8 December AGM
WALPOLE GARDENERS MEETINGS PROGRAMME 2016
All meetings are held in Walpole St Peter Parish Hall the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m.
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Dial-a bus availability in The Walpoles EVERY TUESDAY into KING’S LYNN Serving members from the following areas:
Walpole Marsh – Walpole Cross Keys Terrington St Clement–Clenchwarton and
West Lynn
Start at 9:45am Return at 1:15pm Cost:£4.50
EVERY FRIDAY into KING’S LYNN Serving members from the following areas:
Walpole Cross Keys-Terrington St Clement-
Clenchwarton
Start 9:45am Return 1:15pm Cost:£4.50
Dial-A-Bus members with Concessionary
Pass: £3.00 return
EVERY FRIDAY into KING’S LYNN
Serving members from the following areas:
Marshland St James - Walpole Highway
St John’s Fen End - Tilney St Lawrence
Terrington St John - Tilney Cum Islington
Tilney All Saints
Start at 9:30am Return at 1:00pm Cost:
£6.00
£4 return for members with Concessionary
Travel Pass
WALPOLE OIL CONSORTIUM
As I now have around 150 villagers on my list for the Oil Consortium, you can imagine that it gets a little busy in my house and I feel that I am quite often working full time! Anyway, so that you can go out without worrying about missing a call for oil, Chandlers have agreed that if I am not available on 01945 780417, then you should phone Jemma Crossland at Chandlers on 0845 6202010. Also, so that you can plan your deliveries, here is a list of delivery dates for the next 12 months: Weeks commencing: (2015/16) 30 March, 4 May, 1 June, 29 June, 27 July, 24 Aug, 28 Sept, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 25 Jan 2016, 22 Feb, 21 Mar, 24 Apr, 23 May.
Please order by the Friday before these dates and it will be priced the day before delivery. This does not mean you can’t phone me if you have an urgent order, but because we are now such a large group it is sensible to stick to the delivery schedule if at all possi-ble. It gives you something to strive for and if I’m not available, an alternative number to call. Thank you for your patience.
(Mrs) Jo Bartlett
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WANTED Bric-a-Brac
for WALPOLE ST PETER FLOWER FESTIVAL
If you have any unwanted good quality
bric-a-brac, clothng etc that you would be willing to donate to this year's flower festival,
we would be very grateful. (sorry we are unable to accept large items
of furniture or electrical goods) Please give me a call on 01945 780783
or bring your donations to Gill Henderson, Bramblewood, Church Rd., Walpole St Peter.
Many thanks
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Notes from Walpole St. Peter’s Church Walpole St Peter’s Flower Festival and Fayre - Saturday 4th to Wednesday 8th
June:
A team of volunteers from around the Villages have worked hard through the past
year to prepare for this year’s Flower Festival and Fayre. Many new events have
been added in order to make the festival more attractive to everyone. In particular,
we are pleased to be able to present the following activities outside church:
Ride-on miniature railway to run from Bolt Hole to Church gates on School
Lane and back on Saturday and Sunday
Molly Dancers display on Saturday afternoon
Punch and Judy show on Saturday and Sunday
King’s Lynn Town Band playing music from the shows on Sunday afternoon
Display of Birds of Prey on Saturday and Sunday
Operating Model Railway display all week
Competition for children of “Garden on a Plate” (for details see below)
Blacksmith’s Forge
Childrens’ Games
Make and fly your own balsa wood glider
Refreshment tent
Produce, Cake, Flowers, Jigsaws and Bric a Brac stalls
All the regular and many additional craft stalls
Inside church, as well as the wonderful display of flowers with the theme this year
of Theatres and Musicals, we again have artists at work and new this year demonstra-
tions of lace making and an opportunity to trace your own family history.
We think that this Festival will be the best yet, but please take note of the dates and
come along with your friends and family and find out for yourselves.
Open daily 4th to 8th June, from 9 am to 5 pm (Sunday 11:15 am to 5 pm). Parking
and Admission FREE!
Notable Dates for April and May:
Sun. Apr. 03 09:30 Breakfast Club Service Walpole St Peter Church
Wed. Apr. 20 19:00 Annual Church Meeting (open to all) Walpole St Peter Church
Sun. Apr. 24 11:00 St George’s Day - All Age Service Walpole St Peter Church
Sun. May 01 09:30 Breakfast Club Service Walpole St Peter Church
Thur. May 05 10:30 Ascension Day Communion Service Walpole St Peter Church
Sat. May 14 19:00 Quiz Night Walpole St Peter’s Parish
Hall
Sun. May 29 10:00 Joint Sung Eucharist St Mary’s, West Walton
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Breakfast Services at Walpole St Peter:
Please join us for coffee, tea, cereals, juice, bacon butties, toast and marmalade etc.,
followed by a short informal get-together and discussion, every first Sunday during
school term times.
Children, parents and grandparents especially welcome.
Sunday April 3rd 9:30 am
Sunday May 1st 9:30 am
(N.B. No Breakfast Club in June - Flower Festival)
St George’s Day Service:
Following the enjoyable Mothering Sunday Service in March, we are planning to
hold another All Age service on St George’s Day, Sunday 24th April. Invitations
will be given to all school children at Anthony Curton School. Please come along
with your children, friends and families to another special service at 11 am at Wal-
pole St Peter’s church.
Countdown to a new Priest for Walpole St Peter:
Some of you may already know that a new Job Advert for a full-time Parish Priest
has now been placed on the Diocese website. Applications for the post are to be re-
ceived by 8th April and interviews scheduled to take place on 28th April. We keep
our fingers crossed that we may be seeing a new Priest around the villages in autumn
2016.
Quiz Night:
By popular request, Gerard Fletcher and Ros McLean have again kindly agreed to
run a Quiz evening on Saturday 14th May at 7.00 pm. Tickets at £5.00 each, includ-
ing buffet supper, are available from Heather and Michael (01553 841113) and Anita
and Tony Roweth (780459). Come along with your friends to make up tables of
four. Tombola and a raffle bar will also be available. This promises to be another
fun evening! Proceeds will go to the Church Roof Appeal.
Flower Festival Planning:
We have one more Flower Festival planning meeting scheduled for Tuesday 19th
April at 7pm at Anthony Curton School. Please come along if you can and bring
your friends and neighbours with you to help us provide a really successful festival.
There is a lot to be done and we need all the help that we can get!
Garden on a Plate COMPETITION for Children:
Entries are invited for a “Garden on a Plate” Competition from ALL Primary School
age Children to be exhibited at the Walpole St Peter Flower Festival and
Fayre.Entries must be submitted by 10:00 am on Saturday 4th June in the
churchyard at Walpole St Peter’s church (at the model railway marquee).Entries
will be exhibited from Saturday 4th to Wednesday 8th June and will be judged at
12:00 noon on Sunday 5th June. Prizes will be awarded for the best three entries in
each age group.
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Age groups are as follows:
Classes R, 1 and 2; Classes 3 & 4; Classes 5 & 6.
Take a 10-inch plate (polystyrene, plastic, metal or china are all suitable, but not pa-
per because it’s too weak) and then use moss, bark, soil, small stones, twigs, peas,
silver foil, etc., to make a mini garden. Handbag mirrors or upside down bottle tops
make great little ponds and lolly sticks can be used in all sorts of ways. Plasticine or
modelling clay makes a good base for anything that needs to stand up. It’s up to you
if you want to add small plastic figures and animals. It’s what is on the plate that will
be judged, not the plate itself!
During the interregnum, please do not hesitate to contact either of the churchwardens
at any time for any matter. We will treat all calls with strict confidentiality.
William Brooks Michael Anstey
Tel. 01945 780609 Tel. 01553 841113
Church Services During April
(Walpole St Peter’s unless otherwise stated)
Sun 3 - Breakfast Service at 9.30 a.m.
Led by Mr Jeremy Wilkinson
Sung Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.
(Easter 2)
Preacher and Celebrant: Canon John Wickstead
Baptism of Mylie Rose and Ruby Brown at 2.30 p.m. with Canon Matthew Bradbury
Wed 6 - Midweek Communion at 10.30 a.m.
Celebrant: Canon Andrew Haig
Sun 10 - Sung Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.
(Easter 3)
Preacher and Celebrant: Ven. David Fleming
Sun 17 - Sung Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.
(Easter 4)
Preacher and Celebrant: Ven. David Fleming
Wed 20 - Midweek Communion at 10.30 a.m. Celebrant: Revd. Andrew Bell
Sun 24 - St George’s Day All Age Service at
11.00 a.m. (Easter 5)
Preacher and Celebrant: Ven. David Fleming
Baptism of Eloise Sophia Rose Sewell at 2.30 p.m. with Canon Matthew Bradbury
Church Services During May
(Walpole St Peter’s unless otherwise stated)
Sun 1 - Breakfast Service at 9.30 a.m.
Led by Mr Jeremy Wilkinson
Sung Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.
(Rogation Sunday)
Preacher and Celebrant: Canon John Wickstead
Thur 5 - Ascension Day Communion at
10.30 a.m.
Celebrant: Canon Andrew Haig
Sun 8 - Sung Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.
(Easter 7)
Preacher and Celebrant: Ven. David Fleming
Sun 15 - Sung Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.
(Pentecost)
Preacher and Celebrant: Ven. David Fleming
Wed 18—Midweek Communion at 10.30 a.m.
Celebrant: Revd. Alan Bell
Sun 22 - Sung Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.
(Tinity Sunday)
Preacher and Celebrant: Ven. David Fleming
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THE KING OF HEARTS
VILLAGE PUB
AND CARVERY
SCHOOL ROAD,
WEST WALTON
Tel: 01945 584785
PROPER HOME-COOKED FOOD Served lunchtimes Tuesday to Saturday 12 noon—2.00 pm
Evenings Wednesday to Saturday 6.00 p.m.—8.30 pm
Carvery
Wednesday lunch time and evening. Saturday evening.
Sunday 12 noon —7.00 pm
Why not try our popular takeaway Sunday Roast? Just bring your plates—and a jug for the gravy.
Minimum fuss, no slaving over a hot stove and very little washing up!
The King of Hearts is open to bookings for parties, functions, private
dining and coach parties. If you need further information please visit our website www.kingofheartspub.co.uk or if you would
like to make a booking, please call us on 01945 584785.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
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NEWS FROM THE ROPBERT FOOT LEUKAEMIA
FUND We are delighted to report that since it was established in November 2002 the
Robert Foot Leukaemia Fund has so far raised more than £170,000.
As many readers will know, all money raised by RFLF is used to provide 'patient
comforts' at the three hospitals where Robert was treated.
The three hospitals are: Shouldham Ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's
Lynn; the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge; and
Guy's/St Thomas' Hospital in London. By 'patient comforts' we mean things that will
make patients' lives more pleasant while they are in hospital, but which would not
usually be funded by official NHS monies.
Among our most recent donations has been £2000 to help finance activities organ-
ised by the Youth Support Coordinator at the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at Cam-
bridge. These activities have included Pottery Painting Workshops, a Wildtrack trip
(karting and quad biking), Look Good Feel Good Workshops, a trip to Thorpe Park,
Bowling nights, a Newmarket night, a Cupcake Workshop, regular pizza and movie
nights, and visits to London to see 'The Lion King'.
And, more locally, we have donated over £4000 to Shouldham Ward to the revamp
of their Quiet Room.
So thank you to all those who continue to support the Robert Foot Leukaemia Fund
so that this excellent work can be maintained.
To which end, there are two forthcoming events for which we invite your support.
Our 6th Annual Ceilidh will take place on Saturday evening, 23 April, 7.30 until
11.00. As usual, we shall be sharing the evening with Arthritis Research UK, and as
usual the Ceilidh will take place using the excellent facilities of Downham Market
Town Hall. Dancing will be to our live band, 'Abandon', with Jan calling the dances.
The evening will also include ploughman's supper, bar and tombola. Tickets at £10
each (£5 children of school age) are available now from Mike and Wendy on 01945
780468.
Advanced notice also of our Strawberry Puddings Supper on Friday evening 22
July in Walpole Parish Hall. Many will have fond memories of our Pie Tasting Sup-
per last Autumn. Here's a chance to indulge your sweet tooth! Much more informa-
tion about our Strawberry Puddings Supper in the June 'Crier'.
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February Soduko
Solution
April’s Crossword—solution in
June’s edition
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Mouth-watering delights from Walpole Luncheon Club
JUST in case there is anyone in the Walpoles that doesn’t realise, on the second and fourth Thursday of each month there are a dedicated band of hardworking
ladies who produce delicious home-cooked lunches for the very reasonable price of £5. Everyone over school age is welcome.
Tickets to be purchased from Marion on 780568 by lunchtime on the Tuesday prior to luncheon club (Cut this out for future reference).
LUNCHEON CLUB MENUS 2016
(Please note this may be subject to change to accommodate seasonal ingredients).
14th April Casserole Bakewell tart
28th April Roast dinner Ice cream/sauce/biscuit
12th May Sausagemeat plait Chocolate sponge/mandarins
26th May Roast dinner Fruit fool
9th June Flower festival
23rd June Roast dinner Pavlova
14th July Cold meat and salad Lemon bread + butter pudding
11th Aug Flan Munch bunch mess
25th Aug Roast dinner Lemon drizzle cake
8th Sept Breakfast pie Scalloped fruit
22nd Sept Roast dinner Trifle
13th Oct Casserole Apple pie
27th Oct Roast dinner Fruit compote/ice cream
10th Nov Sausage + mash Apple crumble
24th Nov Casserole Toffee apple sponge
8th Dec Christmas dinner Christmas pudding
The Luncheon Club Ladies have now introduced a monthly roast dinner which will usually be held on the 4
th Thursday of each month. As always,
these menus are subject to change to make the most of local, seasonal prod-ucts.
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BIRD BOXES FOR SALE If you would like to encourage more
birds into your garden why not buy a
new bird box, made locally, costing only
£8, with all proceeds going to the
Robert Foot Leukaemia Fund. You can
buy them from Mike and Wendy Foot at
the Old Coach House, Folgate Lane,
Walpole St Peter. (01945 780468).
DREAD THE IRONING?!
Then give me a call. I can come to yours
or I can do collection / delivery service
with a 48 hour turnaround.
Reasonable rates.
Call Donna on 01945 738520 or
07778880424
LAWN MOWERS
£55
Tel: 01945 780842
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WHAT’S ON IN THE WALPOLES?
Every Wednesday at 1 to 2 p.m. Fitness
Exercises in the Parish Hall
2nd & 4th Thursday of every month at 12
noon: Luncheon Club at Walpole Parish
Hall.
Every Tuesday during term-time 6.30—8
p.m. Pilates at Anthony Curton School.
Every Friday—mobile library (see page
21).
Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Archery at the Community Centre.
Every Sunday from 2—4 p.m. Short Mat
Bowls at the Community Centre
Thurs. March 24th at 10.30: Anthony
Curton School Easter Service at Walpole
St Peter’s Church
Sat 23rd April: Ceilidh in Downham
Market Town Hall in support of the
Robert Foot Leukaemia Fund. See page
36 for more details.
4th—8th June: Flower Festival at Walpole
St Peter’s Church
Fri 22nd July: Strawberry Puddings Supper
at Walpole Parish Hall in support of the
Robert Foot Leukaemia Fund See page
36 for more details.
Sat 29th Oct: Annual Quiz Evening at
Walpole Parish Hall in support of the
Robert Foot Leukaemia Fund. Further
details to follow.
By arrangement: Art Classes at Walpole
Water Gardens (see page 7)
Walpole Gardener’s Club has a diary of
meetings and events planned—see page
26 for more information
Walpole St. Peter’s Church has a diary of
events planned —see pages 31 and 32
for more details.
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