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Barn DanceSaturday 27th March @ 7.30pm

£7.50 - includes light supperBYO drink

Under 12 years free!

At Heacham Junior School, College Drive

For tickets tel:Trish: 01485 570274 or Sue: 01485 572252

THEHEACHAM

NEWSLETTERMarch 2010

This newsletter reflects the views of its contributors, not necessarily those of the editors, any sponsoring body or advertiser.When contacting one of the advertisers please mention you saw their advert here first. Thank you.

A voluntary non-profit publication produced with financial assistance from Heacham Parish Council

THE HEACHAM NEWSLETTER C/O Heacham Parish Council Office, Pound Lane, Heacham, Norfolk PE31 7ETE-MAIL: theheachamnewsletter@yahoo.co.uk DIARY-WHAT’S ON: Derek( 01485 579403ADVERTISING: Moira Barnes( 01485 570401 Adverts cost £15, £30 or £60 per monthTHE TEAM: David Barker - Moira Barnes - Pat Barrow - Derek Chester - Brian Faulkner Kerry Long - Dean Rawnsley - Robby Topliss

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DearNewsletter

* Neville RoadDear Newsletter,

Back LaneRegarding the query on the ‘Back Lane’ in the February edition,I think it is the one which connects Staithe Road to PoplarAvenue. There were numerous such lanes in the old villagerunning behind houses.They were used by the ‘Honey Carts’ (night soil collectors) inthe days before connection to the main drainage.

A D Richardson****************

PLEASE NOTE: ALL LETTERS FOR PUBLICATIONMUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE WRITER’S FULLNAME AND ADDRESS details will be withheld if requested

* Heacham

Dear Newsletter,Charlie Woods

When attending Charlie Woods’ funeral on January 8th, I wassad at having to face the loss of a very dear friend, but gratefulfor the many years he was able to be a real ‘Norfolk Boy’ again.He enjoyed all the country pursuits he loved.With his dear wife Mary, their two daughters, Pam and Linda,his beloved family life was good, so no wonder he always hadsuch a sunny outlook.Charlie and Mary’s immediate family did everything to maketheir later years were comfortable. Linda and Robert were alsoable to make several practical renovations to their home andPam and her companion Rod Hutchings (our Rod the Fish)spent hours caring every day, with Rod treating Charlie as aloving son would. Charlie’s trips out with Rod, wheneverpossible, were a real joy for him.So we extend our kindest thoughts and prayers to all the familyin their great loss, and together we face a duller Heachamwithout Charlie’s happy smile.

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Dear Newsletter,Sunnyside – Glass Bank

A friend who lives in Heacham very kindly sends me theHeacham Newsletter. In the latest edition to arrive I read that aglass bank has been sited at Sunnyside Close, in a bin shed thatadjoins a resident’s bungalow.

We have all been in car parks where people draw up and unloada boot full of glass objects. The noise alone can be heard froma great distance. When that bin is full, there are bags, boxesands bottles left piled around, often amongst broken glass.Several places cease to have glass banks for this reason, apartfrom the smell in the summer.

So, it really beggars belief that a housing scheme that haselderly, often vulnerable, people some with mobility, visual ormental issues can have a glass bank for the village to use withintheir complex. With strangers in cars and on foot bringingglass, coming and going, the noise of car doors and bootsbanging and having to negotiate anything left laying aroundwhen they take their own rubbish to the bin shed. Would youfeel safe?

How can Freebridge give permission for this? Health andSafety springs readily to mind. The health and safety of theirresidents should be paramount.

This used to be a sheltered housing scheme (there are in factsome of the original residents still living there), where thepeople were looked after with care and their well-being was thefirst priority. It has now been re-named as Independent Living,and these things come a lot further down the list. They mighthave very smart looking new site to live in, but care? What care?

Thank goodness my relations who lived there in ‘the good olddays’ are no longer alive to be part of this new regime.

Next to the article about the glass bank was one for a Mayor’sAward for this site. May be not.Just a thought to those in the offices at Freebridge. Would youlike a bin shed and a glass bank for a whole village to use nextto your wall? Or for your relative to live with?

R Sullivan************

* HunstantonDear Newsletter,

NostalgiaI was looking through an old edition, January 1951, of the LynnNews and Advertiser, when I came across these two news itemsfrom Heacham and I thought that they might be of some interestto readers of the Heacham Newsletter.

“The Annual Meeting of the Heacham Sick and Dividing Clubwas held at the Greyhound Inn. Officers elected were: Presi-dent, Capt. Race, Chairman, J R Drysdale, Secretary and Trea-surer, G A Graver. Committee: Messrs F Groom, K Anderson,G Bunn, G Barrett, F Kirby, J Newman, H Nudds, W H Reeveand G F Dix. At the share out, 245 members each received £12s 8d.”

“Mr B Proctor was M.C. at the Heacham Football Club Christ-mas Whist Drive at the Public Hall last Thursday. Prizesincluded geese, chickens, game, rabbits and Christmas fare.”

Dick Melton************

* Neville RoadDear Newsletter,

Good SamaritanOn Thursday 21 January I tripped and fell heavily at the bottomof Pound Lane, breaking my spectacles and damaging my nose.Ignoring the muddy state of my clothes and the dripping blood,a kindly lady stopped her car (and the following traffic!), helpedme up and drove me home, waiting until she saw me safely tothe door.I hope that this lady is one of your readers and will now knowhow grateful I am for her assistance, particularly as I am nearly90.

Ron Farrell************

West Norfolk Mind. . . For Better Mental Health

Dear Newsletter,

Thanks For Donation

All of us at POM in Poplar Avenue would like to thankeveryone who supported the Quiz Night back in Decemberwhen a marvellous sum of £400 was raised, with £200 beingvery kindly presented to us.

Special thanks go to the Heacham Football Club CentenaryCommittee who organised the event so successfully.

Yours sincerely,Everyone at A Piece of Mind

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Weekly wholesale deliveries.From Farm Shop on Thursday mornings 9am-11am

At Farm on left, past Woodside Avenue onSchool Road, Heacham.

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Dear Newsletter,

Wheelwright’s Tyre

Although I left Heacham 40 years ago I still receive copies ofthe newsletter from a friend in the village.

In the February edition I noticed another mention of theWheelwright's Tyre positioned on a plinth outside Bray's Pitand that it was used by Harry Bartle (my father), the villageblacksmith. I do not know who thought that this was the caseas I believe it would have been far more likely to have been usedby my grandfather, William Bartle, who was also a blacksmithand farrier at the forge before Harry. Historically I find thisassumption very irritating. (Sorry - the piece was an extractfrom The Heacham Newsletter of 10 years ago. Thank you forputting the record straight. Editor).

Parish Council Office

Speaking of history, I wonder if anyone still in the village isaware of how the current Parish Council Office came to bebuilt? It was originally built as a Children's Welfare Clinic tocelebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V as a permanentmemorial. I have the original Minute Book and the firstmeeting was held on 18th March 1935 at which the followingwere elected in various capacities on the Heacham VillageJubilee Celebration Committee:

Mrs, F Pratt, Mrs H Gent, Rev G Meakin, Maj F Thorne, CaptG Drudge, Messrs W Jones, G Nourse, E Jennings, H Jacobs, WBartle, C Long, W McGinn, ? Quayle, L Taylor, Mrs E Hadley,Mrs M Torrey, Mr & Mrs J Sharpe, S Crisp, H Goddard, MWarner, Col J Hill, Mrs P Marshall & Capt a Rolfe.

It was recommended that on the day the Clinic was to be openedthere would be several village activities. A childrens service atthe church followed by an adults service, childrens sports,childrens tea (consisting of bread and butter, paste and jamsandwiches, fancy and other cakes and lemonade), aged personstea (meat and salad, bread and butter, fancy and other cakes andtea), carnival procession, carnival dance & a souvenir for eachchild of school age. The sports events also included a thread-needle race for men & women, 1/2 mile cycle handicap, humanwheelbarrow, tug-o-war & a married ladies race. A buffet wasbeing provided and £11 was allocated for refreshments.

I think the building was built at a cost of £250 plus £50 forfittings. It makes fascinating reading.

Susan Roberson (nee Bartle)************

New Design & Print ShopA new venture has been established in one of the units atHeacham Hall. Robert Banash and Chris Warburton haveopened Robis Print Studio. They have over 30 yearsexperience in the printing industry.

Their wide range of products includes high quality largeformat prints on a range of substrates including canvas, aswell as business cards, stationery, leaflets, brochures,booklets, postcards, greeting cards and much more.

You can have as many or as few as you require. So,whatever your needs, why not pop-in for a chat or givethem a call.

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Bowls Evening atHeacham Methodist Church

We are planning a bowls evening additional to the Fridayevening session at the Heacham Methodist Church. We will beholding an “open evening” on Monday 22 March 2010 at7.00pm.

Anyone wishing to “have a go” would be welcome.

For further information please contact Mike Careless on 01485570363.

The SunfishFurther to the item about the sunfish in February’s Newsletter,here is a photograph of a team from Hunstanton Sealife Centretrying to get it out of the water. Sadly it died later that eveningin a tank at the Sealife Centre.A friend, who walks Heacham and Snettisham beaches, sawseveral dead ones on the shoreline.

Mary Pishorn

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEACHAM

At the time of writing winter is far from over.The heavy frost this morning and yet moreflakes of snow this afternoon give a differentmessage. Even so, we know that the seasons

are changing: the hours of day light are growing; the bulbs areshowing through the ground and when the sun does shine thewarmth is tangible.The signs of spring are there - we know how to read them andwhat those signs foretell. The promise is for something betterthan we have faced over these last harsh months.In the church year something similar happens. FromChristmas Day the common pattern in church on Sundaysgives us the signs of Jesus breaking into our world. We hearthe story of the wise men visiting the infant Jesus; we travelwith Joseph and Mary to the Temple in Jerusalem as Jesus istaken for circumcision; we listen with open eyes as we pictureJohn the Baptist pouring water over Jesus in the River Jordan;we imagine what it must be like to be in the desert and facetemptations; we hear the words of Jesus' sermon: "The time isfulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, andbelieve in the good news".This story carries us to Easter; this is where the promisebecomes real. The death and resurrection of Jesus opens upeternity.The signs are as readable as the signs of the aconites andsnowdrops, the daffodils and crocuses.It does not mean that the hardships of winter are over, far fromit. The disaster in Haiti, the problems faced locally, bearwitness to the hardships around all of us. When an earthquakehits a city the media tell the world and the world - thankfully- responds. Most hardships are rather more personal andprivate and the media does not get involved. Even so, thestories of illness and death, accident and injury are as real andas hard to live with on the small scale as on the large.It is into these dark areas, large and small, that the promise ofspring needs to be taken, the promise of a God who walkedthis earth, was washed in its waters, suffered the heat of thedesert and was tempted just as we are. His promise, and gift,is eternal life.The signs are there - if we will read them. Having read themthe story does not end there. It becomes part of who we areand we become the story tellers.Without compassion there would have been no aid offered toHaiti; without love of neighbour this would be a far colderplace in which to live. Thankfully there are ways in whichwe can make our compassion visible bycontributing to the relief efforts; we canshow our love of neighbour and bring ourown signs of new life to our streets. We donot have to wait for Easter.With my love and prayers,

PARISH REGISTERSFaithful Departed (Church linked funerals)11/01/10 Albert William Thomas Royal 8122/01/10 John Robert Jenkinson 8923/01/10 Betty Dixon 8227/01/10 Norma Fox 7717/02/10 Evelyn Wagg 87"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted"We do extend our sympathy and condolences to all whohave been bereaved, and who are prayed for at theSunday morning services around the time of the funeral oftheir loved ones.METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services10.30am Morning WorshipThe weekly Coffee Mornings at the Methodist Church willresume on Saturday 27th March from 9.30-11.00am thenweekly throughout the year. On the first morning there willalso be a Spring Sale with books, bric-a-brac and cakesetc.EASTER SERVICES: ST MARY’S PARISHCHURCH AND THE METHODIST CHURCHThursday 1st April - Maundy Thursday, 7.00pmJoint Service at St. Mary's with Holy CommunionFriday 2nd April - Good Friday, 10.30amPrayers at St. Mary's leading into a Pilgrimage Walkthrough Heacham to the Methodist Church where, at11.00am, there will be a Good Friday Service.2.00pm Meditative service in St Mary’s

Sunday 4th April - Easter Day 10.00am: Easter Holy Communion at St. Mary'’s 10.30am: Easter Holy Communion (at Junior School) 10.30am: Worship Service at the Methodist Church 6.00pm: Evening Worship at St. Mary's

Contacts (telephone code 01485)Methodist Church The Rev'd Kim Nally 570232St Mary’s Church The Rev'd Steve Davies 570268St Mary’s Church Office 572539

email: heacham.church@googlemail.com

March Services in Nursing/Residential HomesTue 2nd 2.30pm Rebecca CourtMon 8th 11.00am Holy Communion at MillbridgeWed 17th 2.30pm SummervilleSun 21st 7.30pm Neville CourtFri 26th 10.30am FridhemFri 26th Sunnyside (postponed until further notice)

DEANERY LENT SERVICES FOR 2010"Committed to Growth in Luke's Gospel"

All the following start at 7pmMarch 10th St. Mary Magdalen, SandringhamMarch 17th St. Mary's, Old HunstantonMarch 24th St. Edmund's, HunstantonThese services give members of local churches thechance to meet together during the weeks of Lent.Luke's Gospel shows us a human Jesus who walkedalongside people, particularly those on the edge ofsociety, giving them hope. The invitation is there to jointhis journey on the way to Easter.

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134 people attended the blood donor session at the Public Hallon 20th January 2010 and 117 units were collected. There were10 new donors. Thank you.

For your diary, the next visit by the NBS will be on Wednesday12th May 2010. To make an appointment for the next session,ring the Helpline 0300 123 23 23.

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CATHOLIC PARISH OF HUNSTANTON- WHICH INCLUDES HEACHAM

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour & St EdmundSandringham Road, HunstantonSunday Mass: 11am

St Cecilia'sMountbatten Road, DersinghamSunday Mass: 9am

Parish Priest: Fr James Fyfe, 81 Mountbatten Road,Dersingham, PE31 6YE Tel: 01485 543818Website: www.hunstantoncatholicparish.org

Weekday Masses:(subject to change, please check church notice boards, website,or phone)Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9am at St Theresa's Convent,27 Sandringham Rd, Hunstanton

Wednesday: 10.15am at St Cecilia's, Dersingham

Services for Easter 2010Maundy Thursday April 1st 7.30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper & Vigil Hunstanton 11.45pm Compline Hunstanton

Good Friday April 2nd 3.00pm Liturgy of the Lord's Passion Dersingham 6.30pm Stations of the Cross Hunstanton

Holy Saturday April 3rd 9.30am Morning Prayer Dersingham 8.30pm Solemn Easter Vigil Hunstanton

Easter Sunday April 4th 9.00am Mass of Easter Day Dersingham 11.00am Mass of Easter Day Hunstanton

We are always happy to welcome visitors to our services,whether they are visiting the parish from elsewhere, or live inthe area. Refreshments are served after the 11am Mass everySunday at the church in 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 - we'd love tosee you.

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VILLAGE SHOPSThere has been a lot of change in Heacham over the past year.We have seen shops close down, new ones open and othersmoving to more suitable premises. With all these retail comingsand goings, few of which were mentioned in the Newsletter, Ithought it would be a good idea to record them for posterity (andanyone else who might be interested).

Bennetts Newsagents in Station Road stood empty for sometime after closure, but last year saw a flurry of activity as thetired old shop front was removed and a shiny new one put in,followed by a “TO LET” sign. Later in the year a planningapplication was made for change of use to A5 food takeaway.The proposal was for a kebab and pizza outlet. The applicationwas approved before Christmas and so there is once again aflurry of activity behind the whitewashed windows -tilers tiling,plumbers plumbing and floorers flooring. No doubt there willsoon be decorators doing what decorators do. Signs have nowbeen erected on the premises. Once it is open it will make it lookas if Heacham still has shops (which, of course, it has, if youlook for them).

The arrival of Summer saw the reopening of Shirleys Too, nextdoor to the old newsagents, so there will only be one shop leftunoccupied in the row. I wonder when it will be opened andwhat it will be?

Round in the High Street we said farewell to the Card Cabin.Thanks Pat, for all the cards and chat. Also, Maureens put up theshutters for the last time, although Maureens Coach tours arestill available (see advertising elsewhere in this issue). Then aretail “soft shoe shuffle” took place.

The laundry service at 21a High Street (behind no 21 which hadbeen Brittons Estate Agents) moved across the road intoMaureens old premises where it now resides under the name of“Staypressed and Clean”, the Card Cabin was redecorated andSpecial Petals moved in from Brittons old premises, which werethen occupied by Heacham Gifts.

Finally we saw the return to Heacham of Helen Nott with herBonnie Dogs parlour who moved in to 21a, behind HeachamGifts.

With Autumn well on its way out we heard that No.14Restuarant was closing (of which more later). Meanwhile inLynn Road work continued apace on the Wheatsheaf which wasgoing through drastic surgery to convert it into a Tesco Expresswhich duly opened in November.

Back in Station Road, opposite the Fire Station, the holidayletting agent had disappeared and with the coming of the newyear more activity was taking place there as it was convertedinto Smiles Photographic Studio which opened in Januaryoffering a range of services from portraiture to restoration of oldphotographs (see their ad in the next column).

Let’s scurry back up Pound Lane and see what else is occurringin the High Street. Well, it is now February and the No.14 signshave gone to be replaced by “Four Seasons”, a new restaurantopen for business.

So, a fond farewell to all who have moved on and a warmwelcome to all who are new or returned. Let us ensure that ourvillage shops thrive and prosper. If you are thinking of partingwith a little (or a lot) of your hard-earned cash, think “HeachamFirst” and save yourself a trip further afield. And don’t forget -we have many more shops than just those mentioned above, solet’s use them all. Keep Heacham alive.

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Applications invited forthe Countryside

‘Oscars’

Buildings, landscape or education projects that truly enhancethe rural environment are being sought by CPRE Norfolk, aspotential winners of this year’s CPRE Norfolk Awards. Theseprestigious awards are presented annually by The Campaign toProtect Rural England in Norfolk (CPRE Norfolk) to promoteand encourage outstanding projects in the countryside and inNorfolk’s market towns.

Originally set up in 1979 to recognise small-scale conservationprojects, the CPRE Norfolk Awards scheme is now one of thelongest running environmental awards schemes in the countyand has grown over time to include restoration projects,building conversions, innovative new building design, land-scape management projects and environmental work in schools.

“The CPRE Norfolk Awards really help promote and encouragegood projects in the countryside,” said Martin Walton, Chair ofthe Awards Panel. “The projects should be applauded not onlyfor their inherent value, but also because they serve as anexample to others. Similarly, we want to recognise andacknowledge the efforts of the individuals involved, for theircommitment in making projects of such a high standard, and soenhancing Norfolk.”

To be considered for this year’s Awards, all applications mustbe received by June 11th 2010. Application forms are availablefrom the CPRE Norfolk website www.cprenorfolk.org.uk, or byemailing info@cprenorfolk.org.uk or by phoning the CPRENorfolk office on 01603 761660.

About UsThe Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is dedicated toprotecting the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of ourcountryside. We are a powerful combination of effective localaction and strong national campaigning, backed by tens ofthousands of supporters across England.

CPRE Norfolk is a county branch of CPRE and a separateregistered charity, no. 210706. Visit our websitewww.cprenorfolk.org.uk for more information about the workof CPRE Norfolk or to join as a member. If you would like toreceive regular copies of our newsletter and invitations to localevents, please let us know.

HEACHAM &CRITEUIL-LA-MAGDELEINE

TWINNING ASSOCIATIONare holiding their

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGon

Wednesday 17th March, 7.30at

The Parish Council Office,Pound Lane.

Everyone welcome

More of Mary’s Country Sayings

1. For the light of the day we’ve nothing to pay

2. A wet March makes a sad harvest

3. A peck of March dust and a shower in May Makes the corn green and the meadows all gay.

4. Let hope be our Handmaid, and faith be our staff

The Heacham SongstersThe Heacham Songsters have had a very busy year and havecollected £900.00 in donations from the various clubs andorganisations where they have entertained. It was decided by thewhole group that the money would be split between threecharities:

£300.00 to the RNLI at Hunstanton.£300.00 to The East Anglia Air Ambulance£300.00 to Changing Faces

The Heacham Songsters were formed two years ago in Februaryand enjoy singing all the old songs and include songs from theshows and perhaps a comedy song or two.

If any club or organisation would like us to sing for them pleasebook early as I already have three bookings for Christmas 2010.Ring Stan Hatherly 01485 571660.

Stan Hatherly

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THE POTTING SHED

GARDENINGORGANICALLY

Anyone who seeks that “peace which passeth all under-standing” or as Buddhists call it, Nirvana, might well turnto his/her garden to distract their mind from the dailyanxieties of life.

Frank Kingdom Ward, The romance of gardening.Having just received the February edition of theNewsletter, I am a little sad to see that fewer people arecontributing articles to this excellent paper. It seems onlya short while ago when there were all sorts of interestingbits of information to read from “Old Heachamite's”lovely stories of the old village, Ursula's bird stories, talesfrom Rushmores restaurant and even the occasional poemfrom “Young David”. With a population of around 7000souls, I would have thought there was a load of creativetalent out there. So come on you people, let's make TheHeacham Newsletter something to be proud of. If you areafraid of being laughed at, don't be. I mean look at mystuff, it's not exactly earth shattering. Nuff said!Believe it or not, the Spring is approaching and you shouldalready be doing things outside. It is high time that thevegetable plot should be forked over (or rotavated if youare old or idle) and if you have a warm spot, kitchenwindowsill or the like, seeds of tomatoes and onions canbe sown, also lettuces if you can plant them out undercloches. Given space, broad beans and French beans couldalso be sown, but in the latter case I prefer to wait untillater in the month. I have already sown my tomatoes andonions (remember, as I often forget, that I'm doing this inFebruary and you're reading it in March). March isgenerally regarded as the important month for sowing thecrops that need a long growing season so Brussels sprouts,broccoli, beetroot and so on need to be got going. Don'tworry though if you are running late, it's amazing howthings catch up.Talking about seeds, the Food programme (Sunday 7thFeb.) was about how the big multinationals have takencontrol of the seed industry. Many of the seeds you aresold now are called F1 hybrids ie they are a cross betweentwo varieties of plant with similar characteristics. Theyhave more vigour in many instances but also have thedisadvantage that they all tend to come to maturity at thesame time. This is an advantage to the farmer but thegardener doesn't really want a whole row of cauliflowersready at the same time. To get over the problem, you canstagger the sowing of F1 hybrids so as to get small cropsat frequent intervals or you can grow what are called openpollinated varieties. These will develop less uniformly(and will often taste better).I have collected a trailer-load of seaweed from the beachand intend it to be spread on my patch. Having read howScottish crofters, living on the coast, grow their crops inalmost pure seaweed because they have such thin soils, Ithought I'd see what happened. I'm hoping our copiousrain will have washed the salt out of the stuff and willreport back as to the magnificent crops I have had atharvest time!

The chickens produced a few eggs earlier but the coldweather has put them off again. They still seem to want tobe fed goodies though! I've just rebuilt my anti-chickenfencing round the veg plot, much to their annoyance andif this miserable weather will desist, I will proceed withmy careful plans for the year, like growing in succession,proper weeding and all the other things I omitted to do lastyear.So, here we go, more BOTANY. You even get a picturethis time.

BOTANY FOR BEGINNERS CHAPTER 2THE PLANT CELL

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OPEN DAYCome along on Saturday 17 April to the Church Hall in theHigh Street between 10-12.00 to see what the In Bloom teamare planning for this year. There will be tea, coffee, cakes, plantsand other stalls.

Photography Competition - Enter our photographycompetition, the 5 top entries will feature in the In Bloomportfolio, which is submitted to the judges. The subject matteris Heacham, of course! We are looking for images which bestdescribe Heacham to someone who has never been here before.All the best entries from each age category will go on display inthe summer. Application forms with full details will be in theParish Library and Parish Council Offices. Photographs willneed to be in colour, submitted in an 8in x 6in format and bereceived by 4 June 2010.

Sue RichardsonChairman Heacham In Bloom

3 PEAK CHALLENGE UPDATESome of you may remember reading about our plans to climbBen Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours climbing timethis June, to raise funds for the Fridhem Rest Home Residents’entertainment fund. Last year we attempted to climb Snowdonto give us a taster of what is to come during the main challengeand, as we get closer to the main event, we have a series oftraining days coming up.

As Ben Nevis will be climbed at night, we will be training withour headlamps in the woods around Wolferton after dark. Let’shope there are no reported UFOs or lights in the sky that night.We will also be running relays up the steep steps there withbricks in our backpacks! If this is not crazy enough for us, thereis also the small matter of a 22 mile hike from Wells to Heach-am to be done. I am looking forward to the blisters already!

If anyone is interested in sponsoring us for the three peaks youcan contact Angela or Marie at Fridhem Rest Home on (01485)571455

Kerry Long

The diagram of the plant cell shown opposite shows just howcomplicated any plant, or animal cell is. Imagine a factory, capableof manufacturing thousands of different and complex productsfrom simple raw materials – water, air and soil – and using sunlight,as it's sole source of energy. Whenever increased productivity iscalled for, the factory simply builds a copy of itself within a day ortwo. Now realise that this factory is squeezed into a box of .05mmx .05mm. We humans cannot even start to build anything remotelylike this. Human and animal cells are, in fact, very similar. Thesingle huge difference between them is the presence in plant cellsof Chloroplasts. These organelles are where photosynthesis takesplace and their presence is what gives most plants their greencoloration. I propose giving a brief description of the cell's structureand of the organelles within the cell. The cell wall I will leave untillast as, despite being constructed of a non-living material, it is ofvital importance to the cell.The cell consists of two main parts, the cytoplasm and the nucleus.The Cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance (colloid) within which,most of the cell's metabolism or activity takes place. Within thecytoplasm are embedded a number of organelles.The other main part, the Nucleus, is the “brain” of the cell andcontains the DNA, which controls inheritance. To go into detailabout the structure and function of DNA is not what these articlesare about. If anyone wants to know more, google DNA and beamazed!The Nucleolus. A structure within the nucleus producing RNA,which is the template for protein production.Amongst the organelles within the cytoplasm are the following:Mitochondria. Complex structures, which are responsible forconverting the energy stored in glucose, into another substancecalled adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This is also energy rich andis the main energy storage molecule in plant (and animal) cells.There is some evidence that mitochondria are the remnants ofancient bacteria that fused with other primitive cells thus increasingtheir ability to survive in the primeval soup.Endoplasmic reticulum – rough and smooth. This is whereproteins are actually produced and where enzymes are stored whichare needed in protein production.Cell vacuole. This large space within the plant cell – there is noequivalent in animal cells – is used to both temporarily storeglucose and proteins for use when needed and also for the storageof waste products. Inside the cell vacuole shown in the diagram aretwo types of crystals, Raphide and Druse. These crystals aredifferent forms of calcium oxalate, a poisonous chemical. Theirpresence is thought to deter herbivory, which is the partialconsumption of plants by herbivores. Calcium oxalate tastes verybitter – chew some raw rhubarb to see what I mean. The sharp tasteof sorrel is also due to the presence of oxalates though you wouldhave to eat quite a lot to poison yourself. Rhubarb leaves howeverare very poisonous.Cell membrane. A thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds thecell. It is semi-permeable and will allow some substances to passthrough whilst blocking others.Cell wall. A thick rigid membrane surrounding the cell. It gives thecell its structure and is initially composed of cellulose although thiscan be infiltrated with lignin or cork to increase the strength of thecell and the plant's structure. It has porous areas to enable nutrientsto pass through it. Cell walls bond together to form the structure ofthe plant.I think that is quite enough for this month. Next time I will talkabout photosynthesis and that will end the hard part. We can thengo on to explore how the miracle that is a plant, grows from a tiny(or sometimes not so tiny) seed.

Michael Drew

The Garden FarmerSpecialising in fruit, herbs and

vegetable gardeningSpring 2010, I can:● Prepare your veg patch for the coming year;● Erect greenhouses, polytunnels and rabbit proof fencing and construct raised beds;● Provide seeds and organic seedlings;● Plant and prune fruit trees and bushes;● Draw up planting plans for your veg garden.

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MARCHIN WEST NORFOLK

Burnham Overy Staithe and Marshes - WalkMonday 15th March 9.30am-12.30pmA walk along the coastal path from the Staithe car park to thedunes near Gun Hill. The path provides superb views from thegrazing marsh and tidal creeks to the dunes and beach ofHolkham Bay.Venue: Meet in the Staithe car park, grid ref: TF 845 443Cost: Free to members / £1 non membersExtreme Birding From The Roof - An Expedition ToQuinglai, The Tibetan Plateau - TalkThursday 25th March 7.30pmAn illustrated talk by Mike Edgcombe covering the OrientalBird Club 1st expedition to the remote province of Quinglai insearch of the area’s endemic and high altitude bird and mammalspecies.Venue: Hunstanton Methodist Church Hall, Austin Street,Hunstanton.Cost: £1.50 members / £2 non members, including refreshments.

HEACHAM VILLAGE LIBRARY& ONE STOP SHOP

The Borough Council have announced that the lease on the oldBarclays Bank building (next to Tesco Express), where theParish Library and the One Stop Shop are currently located, dueto expire in September 2010, would not be renewed.

The Parish Council, who manage the Parish Library and arecommitted to ensuring that this facility continues to be availablein the village, have been considering various options ofalternative accommodation.It is hoped that new accommodation will include a BoroughCouncil Information point. At this stage a number ofpossibilities continue to be explored and we hope to be able tokeep you all informed of progress over the coming months.

If you have a suggestion to offer then please let the ParishCouncil know in case it is an option which they have not yetconsidered.

MAUREEN’S DAY COACH TRIPS

Pick Up Points: Hunstanton: Bus Station Heacham: Layby opp. Bowls Club Heacham: Poplar Ave. Bus Stop Snettisham: Market Place Bus Stop Dersingham: Opposite Budgens

Fare to be paid on booking and is non returnable if cancelled by you.Trips subject to minimum numbers, please book early.

For further details please contact 01485 544514

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MARCHTues 9th

MELTON MOWBRAY (a visit to “Ye OldePork Pie Shoppe” is a must!)

£15.00 8.45am

Thur 25th COLCHESTER (am)TIPTREE JAM SHOP (pm)

£16.50 8.30am

APRILTues 6th LONDON, OXFORD STREET £17.50 8.30amThur 22nd YORK £20.00 7.00amMAYThur 6th

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD (am)BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER (pm)

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Thur 27th STRATFORD-UPON-AVON £18.50 7.15amJUNETues 8th

WALPOLE ST PETER FLOWER FESTIVAL (am)WALPOLE ST PETER WATER GARDENS (pm)

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Fri 18th EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWPETERBOROUGH (excludes entry)

£12.00 8.45am

Thur 24th BURY ST EDMUNDS MARKET AND GARDENS £13.50 8.45amJULYThur 1st

ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW, NORWICH(excludes entry)

£11.50 8.45am

Tues 13th DERBY DALES TOUR (lunch at Matlocknot included)

£18.50 7.00am

Thur 22nd SOUTHWOLD £15.50 8.45amAUGUSTWed 4th GREAT YARMOUTH £12.00 8.45amThur 26th SKEGNESS £12.00 8.45am

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Get your ISAs in before the end of the Tax YearThis is a “Use it or Lose it” Opportunity

By Nigel Munton CertPFS of Dakings Financial ServicesWe are fast approaching the end of the 2009/2010 IndividualSavings Account (ISA) season. Applications for new ISAs needto be with the provider no later than 30th March 2010 to be sureof inclusion for the current tax year. This really is a “use it orlose it” opportunity.For those of you with existing Cash ISAs, you will have noticedthe extremely poor rate of interest being offered by Banks andBuilding Societies providing these schemes. It is now more thanimportant than ever to regularly move your ISA by way of anISA Transfer, as the best deals are usually for new customersand virtually always include a bonus for (say) a 12 month periodthat makes saving in a cash ISA worthwhile.An increasing number of Structured Products have beenbrought to the market by various Investment Banks etc, andthese may be worthwhile considering with a view to making anISA Transfer. These types of products are usually linked to theFTSE100 Index increasing over a given period, but offer theprospect of far more attractive returns than currently availablewithin a cash ISA, preserve the tax-free status of the ISA, andcome with a money back guarantee.At Dakings we have full access to any of the above products,just ring me on 01485 572392 for a no obligation chat.

BRITISH SUMMER TIME

Don’t forget to put your clocks forwardwhen British Summertime starts on

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Find out more about where you live and workThe tourism and regeneration teams at the Borough Council ofKing’s Lynn and West Norfolk are running ambassador trainingprogrammes to help us all create a positive image for the area.

Courses are completely free, fun and informative lasting aboutthree hours in the morning.

Conducted in small groups of 12 – 16 people, the course has anintimate feel, and involves people from a variety of businessesand organisations throughout West Norfolk.

Each programme takes place in the magnificent Town Hall inKing’s Lynn and includes a presentation, fun quiz and buffetlunch.

Attendees will receive a badge and certificate presented by theBorough Mayor.

Forthcoming DatesWednesday 10th March 2010Wednesday 12th May 2010Wednesday 16th June 2010

Book your place today! Contact:Tourism Support OfficerBorough Council of King’s Lynn & West NorfolkTel: 01553 616639Email: publicity@west-norfolk.gov.uk

The Children's SocietyBox Collection 2009

I have paid £1442.52 into the Children's Society's account fromthe Heacham Box Collection 2009. The figure may be larger asI have still have some boxes outstanding. Well done to allcontributors and thank you from the Children's Society.

If anyone would like more information about the Society andpossibly take a collection box please contact me at The OldGatehouse, 19 Hunstanton Road, Heacham, or by 'phone 01485571110, mobile 0775514585 or email: jgullanwhur@rya-online.net.

Jeremy Gullan-Whur

ODE TO SPRING

Millbridge Care HomeWith Nursing4 Lynn Road, Heacham

Offers respite, nursing, residential anddementia care.

For a brochure and/or an informal visit,please telephone:

Richard Reed, Home Manageron 01485 570349

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All aboard! Charity WalkStep forward on Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April 2010 to raisefunds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Your small steps could goeven further towards helping cancer patients and their carers togive them as much help and support as they need.

The annual event which takes place in Mid Norfolk betweenAylsham and Wroxham includes a trip on a Bure ValleyRailway narrow gauge steam train and all walkers receive lightrefreshments at the end of their walk.

This year's event is even bigger and better with even more walkchoices! This year there's a choice of 3, 6 or 9 mile walksincluding a new 3 mile option form the Wroxham end of thetrack and for the first time ever a 6 mile option. The route runsalongside the Bure Valley Railway line through the picturesqueNorfolk countryside.

Last year's 770 walkers raised an amazing £47,000 and this yearthe charity aims to raise over £50,000. Helen Chapman, NorfolkFundraising Manager for Macmillan cancer Support said: "It's awonderful opportunity for all ages and abilities to come togetherand help raise money for cancer patients. It's an enjoyable dayout with the added feeling of knowing that the money you raisewill be going to a good cause. Nearly everyone knows someonewho has been affected by cancer and the more money we raisethe more people we can help.'

Money raised will go towards a variety of services thatMacmillan provides, including things like: Macmillan Nurses,emotional, medical, financial and practical support.

This year registering to take part in the Bure Valley RailwayWalk couldn't be any simpler, all you need to do is visit:www.macmillan.org.uk/walk . If you don't have access to theinternet but would still like to take part please call the localfundraising office on: 01603 724369. Alternatively if you can'tmake the Bure Valley Railway Walk you can still organise yourown event by visiting the website above and follow thedirections to organise your own walking event.

Want to take part but don't want to walk? Then help Macmillanand become a volunteer helper at the event. This yearMacmillan needs 50 volunteers over the walk weekend - so ifyou've any time to spare, please also get in touch.

NEW HOUND AT THE FOXThe Fox & Hounds in Heacham has been without its houndsince Cyd died in December 2008. She had been a frequent andmuch loved presence in the bar for some years.Mark and Marie felt it was time for a new recruit to take overthe duties of Cyd so they went out and recruited a little puppywhom they have named Jenny (see photograph below). She isgradually being introduced to the customers and occasionallyputs in an appearance when there is a band playing, so she isgetting used to the crowds and the noise and much appreciatingeveryone making a fuss of her. She is too young yet to workunsupervised but I am sure she will soon take on the challengeof running the pub.I expect she is looking forward to the Easter Beer festival whichstarts on Good Friday April 2nd and continues over the week-end until Monday 5th. Three bands are lined up: Friday 2nd,Sylvanne; Saturday 3rd, Hijak Oscar; Sunday 4th, Hillbilly CatsI am sure Jenny will give you a warm welcome. Do make a notein your diary to come and join the fun.

Cyd is commemorated belowthe fox on the pub’s sign

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WAKE UP TO SPRING!The last of the sugar beet lorries have wended their way toWissington. The pink footed geese have finished picking thebeet fields clean and by now are well on their way North to theirbreeding grounds.

Heacham is stirring from its winter slumbers. The first signs oflife are to be seen around the caravan parks as folk arrive tospruce up their ‘vans ready for the summer.

The birds in the gardens, fields and woodland are singing theirsongs of Spring. Did you notice how quiet they were in January?

This all means only one thing - I can’t put off the gardening anylonger. Having spent the winter with my feet up contemplatingthe outside space, idly flicking through seed catalogues anddreaming of things that might be, it is going to be quite a shock.

I’ll have to work quickly to get everything done and the vegeta-bles sown before those balmy summer days arrive - by then Iwill be busy with my feet up in the garden supervising the plantsas they grow. If I’m lucky I’ll get away with a little judiciousweeding and watering. I wonder if I can train the dog to use thelawn mower?

Before I know it winter will be here again and I will be able totake a well earned rest.

What’s that I just heard? The house needs a lick of paint? Can’tyou see I’m busy?

Lazybones

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HYCHeacham Youth Club

Volunteers NeededDue to ever increasing demand, HYC is looking to increase it'svolunteer numbers. We work on a rota basis, in groups of 3,usually about once a month on a Saturday night between 6.30and 9.00pm. If you can spare this little time, once a month, toenable our Heacham teenagers to meet up in a safe, funenvironment then please get in touch or come along to one ofour sessions in the Church Hall, High Street.

In line with Norfolk County Council best practice policy, all ourAdult Volunteers are expected to undergo CRB checks.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Tracey SwannChairman, Heacham Youth ClubTel: 07833 307856, email: heachamyouthclub@yahoo.co.uk

Friends ofHeacham Junior School

Welcome to what we hope will be a regular item in the Heach-am Newsletter. In the Autumn term the school held a ChristmasDance in the school hall; it was a great evening and raised agood sum of money for the ‘friends’. Also, the Christmashamper raffle went really well with 12 lovely hampers on offer.The ‘friends’ would like to thank everyone for the donations forthe hampers.

In the Spring term we will be holding a bingo evening which isalways a popular event (possibly helped by the fish and chipsupper!).

All the events held by the ‘friends’ raise funds to buy extras forthe children. In the past few years we have helped towards astage for the hall, a pond area with a wildlife hide and land-scaped grounds, and helped to create a food technology room.We are always looking for new ‘friends’ and will be holding ournext meeting on 26 April at 3.00pm at the school.

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MONDAYSAGE CONCERN Info & Advice Centre, High Street 9.30am-12.30 pm Tel: 579077DROP IN AT AGE CONCERN 10.00 am to 12 noon for coffeeand a chat1st 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)BEAVERS Term Time 6.00-7.15 pm Tel: Kelly 570956 (SG)LINE DANCING 7-9 pm £3.00 Tel: 532317 (PH)1st HEACHAM SCOUTS ( boys and girls aged 10 to 14 )7.30-9.30 pm Tel: Rob 572239 or Julz 572890 (SG)HEACHAM WIVES GROUP meets 2nd Monday of mostmonths at 7.30 pm (HSC Top Room) Contact Brenda on570727 or Anne 571885RAINBOW CIRCLE TODDLER GROUP 1.00 pm in schoolterm time Tel:Pip 570182 or Karen 571837 (SM)TUESDAYSHEACHAM DAY CENTRE FOR ELDERLY 9 am- 3.30 pmTel: Geoff Speed 572584 (OFH)SCALLYWAGS PLAYGROUP Term Time 9.30 - 11.30 amTel: Liz 571773 (SG)ACTIVE FOR LIFE Exercise classes for the over 60’s with, orat risk of OSTEOPOROSIS at Heacham Surgery Classroom10-11am Tel: Pat 572414 or Clara 540411. Please note this isa change of venueCARPET BOWLS 10.30-12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50’s 10.30 - 11.30 am Tel: 01553774343 (SM)CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Run by W.N. Mind. Lunch,Coffee and Chat. Peace of Mind, 4 Poplar Avenue Tel: Hannahor Mandy 01553 776966KEEP FIT 10.00 am to 11.00 am Contact Shirley Tel : 572247(PRH)WOMENS FELLOWSHIP 2.45 pm (MC)SLIMMING WORLD 6.30 pm Tel: Julie 528796 (SM)WEIGHT WATCHERS 7pm (OFH) Tel:Alison 07796 904311HEACHAM DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB meet 1st & 3rd

Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm at Sandringham Club, WestNewton. Email : heachamdigitalcameraclub@yahoo.co.uk orcall Viv for info on 07906 056019HEACHAM BOOK CLUB meet 3rd Tuesday of each monthTel: Beth 570479POCAHONTAS PLAYERS Drama Group Pantomimerehearsals 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 & HoundsWEDNESDAYSAGE CONCERN – See entry on MondayACTIVE FOR LIFE – see entry on TuesdayCARPET 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)

PATIENT ADVICE & LIAISON SERVICE 2 – 4 pm on 2nd

and 4th Wednesdays at Heacham Council OfficesDOG TRAINING with Robert Frost 7.30 pm Tel:542861 (SG)WEST NORFOLK SINGERS 7.30 pm Tel : Adrian Huggins01485 542359 (MC)QUIZ NIGHT 8.45 pm Prompt start. New teams of up to 5welcome. £1 entry pp Cash Prize & Cash Snowball (HSC)OLD FRIENDS CLUB Enjoy meeting new friends, play Bingoetc at 2.00 pm Tel : Vicky Morison 570892BINGO 7.30 pm Neville Court Grouped HomeCAR BOOT SALE 8.00 am to 12 noon on the Field (HSC)HEACHAM SONGSTERS rehearse from 10.00 am to 12 noonTel : San 571660 (PRH)THURSDAYSACTIVE FOR LIFE – see entry on TuesdayTABLE TENNIS CLUB 10 am (PH Top Room)WHIST DRIVE 2 – 4 pm Entry £1 with prizes (CC)1st HEACHAM BROWNIES Term Time Girls 7 to 10 years old5.00 – 6.30 pm Tel: Louise (Brown Owl) 07912 888947 (PRH)TREFOIL GUILD meets on 1st Thursday 2 -4 pm Tel: 01485579440 Mrs Christine Crisp (MC)CARPET BOWLS 10.30 am to 12 noon Tel : 570776 (PH)JUDO Beginners 6 – 7.30 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)CUBS 6.45 – 8.30 pm Tel: Steve 525577 (SG)JUDO Advanced 7 – 9 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)HEACHAM GARDENERS ASSOC meets on 3rd Thursday7.30 pm. Guest speaker and trips in Summer. Contact HazelWade 01485 579386 (SM)FLOWER CLUB meets on 4th Thursday 7.30 pm. Flowerarranging and demonstrations. Tel: Mrs 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 579009FUTURE CLUB meets for bereaved people on the fourthThursday of every month in the back room of Heacham PublicHall from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Tea, Biscuits & a chatFRIDAYSAGE CONCERN – see entry on MondaySOLO WHIST – 2.00 pm Entry £1 ( PRH )GUIDES Term Time 7 – 9 pm (SG)WILDFOWLERS CLUB meet 1st Friday 7.30 pm (HSC TopRoom)CASH BINGO 7.30 pm (PH)TAI CHI Adults 7.30 – 8.30 pm Beginners welcome 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)COFFEE MORNING 9.30 - 11.30 am ( MC )HEACHAM YOUTH CLUB, Church Hall, High Street. 7 to 9pm ( term time ). School years 7 – 11 ( Smithdon ). ContactTracey Swann 07833 307856

WHAT’S ON REGULAR EVENTS

CC = Cunningham Court OFH = Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside HSC = Heacham Social ClubPH = Public Hall PRH = Pine Resident’s 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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Monday 15th March – FOLK DANCING at BrancasterStaithe Village Hall 7.30 pm. Contact Janet Bowles Tel : 01485210587Saturday 27th March - HUNSTANTON & DISTRICTFESTIVAL OF ARTS - CRAFT FAIR at The Town Hall, Topof the Green, Hunstanton. 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Refreshmentswill be available. For information or an application for Stall-holder space please contact Lorraine Cannell on 01553 671191or e-mail lorrainecannell@hotmail.co.uk – Also on GoodFriday 2nd April & Saturday 3rd AprilMonday 29th March - HUNSTANTON U3A COFFEEMORNING at Hunstanton Community Centre, Avenue Road.Come along and find out about our many activity groups. If youare coming or would like further details please contact LizMarshall Tel : 01485 572431Wednesday 31st March - ROTARY CLUB OF HUNSTAN-TON & DISTRICT - You and your family and friends areinvited to a CHARITY FUND-RAISING EVENING with sup-per and entertainment by PETER WADDISON (‘WADDO’) atSedgford Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Tickets £15 available fromFat Birds Don’t Fly, Hunstanton, in support of the WorlwidePolio Eradication Programme. GRAND RAFFLE – MANYPRIZESFriday 2nd to Monday 5th April - SNETTISHAM ARTGROUP are holding an EASTER ART EXHIBITION at theRoyal British Legion Hall, Church Road, Snettisham 10.00 amto 5.30 pm. FREE ADMISSION. Donations to Royal BritishLegion are welcome.Mondays – AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP 8.00 pm UnionChurch, Hunstanton Tel : 0207 4030888* * U3A HUNSTANTON meets on the third Monday of mostmonths (except August and December) at 2.00 pm in the Hun-stanton Community Centre. Tel : Jan (Chairman) 534700 orNorma (Secretary) 533579 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 GROUP meet at Ringstead VillageHall 7.00 pm to 8.45 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* * SINGING WORKSHOPS FOR FUN 10.00 to 11.30 amSnettisham Village Hall Tel : Cath Coombs 07810 146501Thursdays - BALLROOM & LATIN FREESTYLE DANC-ING at Glebe House School, Cromer Road, Hunstanton from8.30 to 10.00 pm . £5.00 per person. Contact Carole Jones01553 675408 or 07795 200805 (21 Burghley Road, SouthWooton, King’s Lynn PE30 3TU)First Friday in month - CARERS MEETING at UnitedServices Club, Hunstanton 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Tel : 01553768155 for details.HUNSTANTON WORLD TANG SOO DO CLUB. Koreanmartial arts of self defence. Mondays 6.30 to 8.30 pm at StGeorge’s School, Dersingham. Tuesdays 6.00 to 8.00 pm andFridays 6.30 to 8.30 pm at Smithdon High School, Hunstanton.For details contact Liz on 07948 407694.

HEACHAM DIARY

Monday 8th March - HEACHAM WIVES GROUP - Talk& Demonstration by representatives from The Serenity HealingCentre in Hunstanton.Tuesday 9th March - GIG - DOGWOOD from 8.30 pm atFox & HoundsSaturday 13th March - JIMMY ROCKIT BAND - HeachamPublic Hall. Doors open at 7.15 pm. Advance ticket entry only£5. 00 ( includes draw to sing on stage with Jimmy Rockit ).Contact Debbie Knight 07748 083788Tuesday 16th March - GIG - BACK STREET BLUES from8.30 pm at Fox & HoundsWednesday 17th March - HEACHAM & CRITEUIL-LA-MAGDELEINE TWINNING ASSOCIATION Annual Gener-al Meeting at the Parish Council Office, Pound Lane 7.30 pm.All welcome.Thursday 18th March - HEACHAM GARDENERS -SOCIAL EVENING Talk ‘Propagation of Plants & QuestionTime’ by Barry Gayton. 7.30 pm Church Hall, High Street,Heacham. Admission £2 including tea & biscuits. Tel : Hazelwade 01485 579386Friday 19th March - BEREAVEMENT SUPPORTMEETING - 10.00 am to 12 noon in the Church Hall, HighStreet, Heacham Tel : Barbara Fargher 01485 534741Saturday 20th March - GIG at HSC with MARK STEELEfrom 8.45 pm * * 26th Annual Sponsored 12-hour MUSIC &ENTERTAINMENT MARATHON AT THE Church Hall,High Street, Heacham from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. Admission& Refreshments FREE , but a donation of your choice may bemade, to be divided between Multiple Sclerosis Society, Al-zheimer Society and Macmillan Nurses. All musicians & enter-tainers are welcome to take part. Tel 07737 035655 for detailsand sponsor forms.Monday 22nd March - HEACHAM METHODIST CHURCHwill be holding an OPEN BOWLS EVENING at 7.00 pm andanyone wishing to ‘have a go’ would be very welcome. We areplanning an additional bowls evening to the current Fridayevening session. For further information please contact MikeCareless 01485 570363Tuesday 23rd March - GIG - D N A from 8.30 pm at Fox& HoundsSaturday 27th March - GIG at HSC with ‘WADDO’ from8.45 pm * * HEACHAM TWINNING ASSOCIATION - BARNDANCE 7.30 pm at Heacham Junior School, College Drive.£7.50 includes light supper, under 12’s free. BYO drink. Fortickets Tel : Trish 01485 570274 or Sue 01485 572252Tuesday 30th March - GIG - AFTER HOURS BLUESBAND from 8.30 pm at Fox & HoundsThursday 1st April - TREFOIL GUILD - SUBJECT - Visitto Caithness Crystal, King’s Lynn. Meet 2.00 pm at CaithnessCrystalFriday 2nd to Monday 5th April - EASTER BEERFESTIVAL AT FOX & HOUNDS. GIGS - Friday 2nd -SILVANNE; Saturday 3rd - HIJAK OSCAR; Sunday 4th -HILLBILLY CATSSaturday 3rd April - GIG at HSC with JULIANNE from8.45 pm

OTHER EVENTS

Wednesday 10th March - CHARITY EVENING OF FASH-ION & GLAMOUR presented by SHAZARELE at Le StrangeArms Hotel, Old Hunstanton 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Tickets £5.00 toinclude reception drink. Tel : 01485 571784 or 07725 565013.In aid of Tapping House, Campaign Care 94 and Bob ChampionCancer Trust.Saturday 13th March - ‘THE MOONIES’ Live Charity Gigat Snettisham Memorial Hall, 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 from TheNorfolk Hospice, Tapping House Fundraising Office on 01485542891 and The Grapes Gallery, Snettisham.

Notes About Heacham Diary & Regular EventsPlease note that events and regular meeting details, dates andtimes may change between going to press and publication, so ifyou are in any doubt please contact the organisers.If you would like your events and regular meetings to be listedin these pages please get in touch (see front page for contactdetails).If you already have an entry in these pages please contact us ifthe details change.

The Tide Tables are on the next page this month

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Children’s Children

Heaps of shoes in the porchLots of toys on the floor

Six bikes on the lawnI can’t take any more.

There are boys in the treeThe tap’s been left on

A football’s in the greenhouseAnd two panes have gone.

They have been here three daysI am at my wits end

Oh when is this purgatoryGoing to end?

“It’s been just a weekend”My wife says with a smile“It’s now Monday morningThey’ll be off in a while”.

All’s tidy and quietWe sit in our chairs

And glance at each otherOur eyes fill with tears.

And I say with emotion“The time will just fly”

‘Till they’re with us againAt the end of July”.

D.G.I.

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HEACHAM DIGITAL CAMERA CLUBRay Hanford, Competition Organiser of Heacham DigitalCamera Club recently presented Club Treasurer, Fred Galleywith the 'Photographer of the Year 2009' plaque for achievingthe highest number of 1st & 2nd place competition entriesthroughout the year.

Fred also had two of his winning entries voted 1st & 2nd“Photographs of the Year 2009” by club members, who vote onthe whole years 1st & 2nd placed photographs during Januaryof each year.

Fred travels from Downham Market to our Club which is heldat The Sandringham Club, West Newton on the 1st & 3rdTuesday of every month and we welcome new members fromall areas. If anyone would like more information, please email:heachamdigitalcameraclub@yahoo.co.uk

Fred Galley with Top Photographs of the Year 2009

Ray Hanford presenting Fred Galley with Photographer ofthe Year 2009 plaque

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‘The Moonies’ Live Charity GigSnettisham Memorial HallSaturday 13th March 2010

7.30pm StartTickets £5

Popular local band ‘The Moonies’ are performing for theHospice in Snettisham Memorial Hall. With music from theSixties up to present day, whatever your taste, they willcertainly entertain! Tickets are available from The NorfolkHospice, Tapping House Fundraising Office on 01485 542891and The Grapes Gallery, Snettisham.

HEACHAMSCARECROW

FESTIVAL

The Heacham Scarecrow Festival is this year is being held atMillbridge Care Home on Sunday 30th May, 2pm to 5pm.There will be a display of live entertainment by the LavenderHill Mob. If you have never seen them perform, please comeand enjoy the show.Refreshments will be available. There will be stalls to visit and,of course, scarecrows to view! Come and visit the beautifulgardens at Lynn Road, Heacham, and enjoy the afternoon!Why not make a scarecrow for the festival? The theme this yearis My Hero, but you can let your imagination run riot. Howeverlarge, small, rough and ready, or cobbled together your entry is,you could stand a chance of winning a cash prize.If your organisation or club would like to run a stall and raisesome money for your funds, please contact Beth on 572890 fordetails.Whatever else you do this summer, don't miss the fun of thefestival!

HEACHAMGARDENERS

ASSOCIATIONNEWS

Social EveningTalk by Barry Gayton

“Propogation of Plants” and Question TimeThursday 18th March at 7:30pm

In the Church Hall, High Street, HeachamAdmission £2 including tea and biscuits.

Everyone is welcome.

Forthcoming Events15th April Social Evening “Thoughts on Gardening” performed by The Strolling Players13th May Coach Trip to Stody Lodge Rhododendron and Azalea Gardens17th June David Grimes - Slide Show on “The Way We Used To Live 1850 - 1950”24th July Gardeners’ Market - sale of produce16th September Social Evening - Talk by Stephen Lovell21st October Social Evening - to be arrangedNovember Christmas Coach Trip - to be arranged

-----oOo-----Please would any members holding cups please return them atthe Social Evening on March 18th.

There will be no show this year as we still do not have a ShowSecretary, but we are holding a Gardeners’ Market as above.

-----oOo-----For enquiries about Heacham Gardeners Association, pleasering Hazel Wade on 579386.

ACTIVE FOR LIFEThe repair to the flood damage of Heacham Surgery Classroomis now complete so the Active for Life group is again meetingthere. Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdaymornings at 10-11 and the group looks forward to seeing thoseinterested in exercising to keep active.Active for Life exercise classes are for those aged 60 or over orat risk from Osteoporosis. Tel: Pat 572414 or Clara 540411.

Heacham Pavilion Regeneration ProjectPlanning continues for the rebuilding of the sports pavilion onthe playing field. You may remember that in November TheHeacham Newsletter contained a leaflet about the project andthat it invited people to make a donation to adopt a brick onwhich could be engraved up to two lines of letering.

Roger Drinkwater, who is involved in fundraising for thisproject, said “People have shown a great interest in the bricksand approximately fifty have been sold so far. Many peoplehave said that they keep meaning to complete the form buthaven't gotten round to it yet and in these very difficult timesthat is very understanadable. I believe that tenders will besought soon for the build... Again when people see that the startdate is fixed I think more people will come forward.”

If you are interested in supporting this worthwhile project andyou need an application form, you can obtain one fromHeacham Parish Council Office. The form also containsinformation about the existing pavilion as well as details of theregeneration project.

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Able Community Health CareQuestions and Answers

Question - Where can I buy an umbrella that can be attached toa wheelchair?Answer - There are several companies which offer wheelchairumbrella's one of which is Mobility Smart a company inLancashire. The umbrella is secured to the wheelchair side andfolds down when not needed. The price, ex. Delivery is £25.02.For further details call 0800 567 7222 or go to their website at:www.mobilitysmart.cc, where they also have other aids andequipment for sale.

Question - I live alone and I have not been able to get out to paymy bills in the recent cold weather. I am a little worried that myelectricity and gas will be cut off. I have phoned the companiesbut have not been able to get through. Can they cut me off?Answer - Energy companies are sympathetic to people who areunable to pay their bills and do not want to cut any person off inthe cold weather that we are currently having. You shouldhowever keep trying to contact them to explain your situation.

If you continue to find that you cannot get in touch with them,you could ring your local Social Services office or your localAge Concern and explain your situation and ask them to contactthe companies concerned on your behalf. They will need yourcustomer number and other details so make sure you have yourbills to hand when you call them.

Question - "What is NHS continuing healthcare?"Answer - NHS continuing health care is care which is arrangedand paid for by the NHS for people outside of a hospitalsituation who have healthcare needs. The setting "outside of ahospital" can mean in your own home or in a residential carehome. NHS continuing healthcare is free.

Eligibility is based on the healthcare need that a person mayhave and in relation to that need an assessment of care will bemade by a multidisciplinary team made up of two or morehealth and social care professionals. The result of thisassessment will decide whether a person is entitled to receivethe care.

Question - During her younger years my Mother used to makerag rugs. Her memory is now poor but she remembers makingthem and I would like to encourage her to try and make oneagain. Do you know if it is possible to buy a kit or the equipmentneeded?"Answer -You can buy a kit from a company in Manchestercalled Fred Aldous Ltd, 37 Lever Street, Manchester M1 1LWUK. Tel: 01612364224.

Question - My father is over eighty and I believe he is entitledto some state benefits but he is a very private man and will notlet me have any access to his income, savings, etc. Is there anyway he can find out for himself if he is entitled to any financialbenefits, as he would be happy to talk to strangers!Answer - It is estimated that 5 million pounds in benefits are notclaimed by elderly people every year and it is therefore wortholder people making enquiries as to whether they have a claim.Age Concern have a service where they have a calculatoronline, which is free to use and you will be able to see if youshould have been receiving a benefit. If a person does not haveaccess to the internet, call the local branch of Age Concern whowill help. Phone number in local telephone book. Website:http://www.ageconcern.org.uk

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Free Business Advice Open DayTuesday 30th March 2010

Cliftonville Hotel, Seafront, Cromer, NR27 9AS

This event, being run by HM Revenue & Customs togetherwith Health & Safety Executive, Business Link and ACAS,will offer free advice and support for small and mediumsized businesses in the form of an exhibition and seminarprogramme presented by experts from government depart-ments and agencies.

Their aim is to give the information, help and support thatbusinesses have found invaluable to start, survive or grow inbusiness to-day.

Further information including booking details will be availa-ble by visiting www.businesslink.gov.uk/advicedays or inthe promotion flyers being sent to local businesses in thearea.

1ST HEACHAMSCOUTS

It has been a busy time for the Scout troop since we tookover in September, and a steep learning curve for the leaders!

In October we were visited by the mayor of King's Lynn.We presented him with the money raised for the Alzheim-er's Society on our sponsored cycle ride.

In November we were proud to take part in Heacham'sRemembrance Day parade. We did a hike from Wolfertonto Heacham - cold, but sunny!

Our term in December finished with our Scout vs. Parentscompetition - a good time was had by all, judging by thenoise, and we may well need a return match this year.

We have been practising our culinary skills ready forcamping this year. So far we have done apple crumbles,omelettes and, of course, pancakes. All edible, and nocasualties as yet.

In February we had a joint visit with the Cubs to King'sLynn, to meet the Mayor and have a tour round the TownHall and "The Old Gaol House". We had a very interestingmorning and really appreciate the Mayor, Mayoress, Depu-ty Mayor and Deputy Mayoress giving up their time for us.

We are hoping to join in the Sport Relief Mile in Marchwhich will help the Scouts gain their Fitness Challengebadge.

A busy programme lies ahead of us this half term. We shallbe welcoming some new members and looking forward towarmer weather as we prepare for camping.

You can contact us on the following numbers: Rob, 572239and Julz, 572890.

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Banned!

The twenty ninth of December. A joy to get out after agruesomely long Christmas. But a joy tinged withsadness for the first part of our walk from Heacham andback via Sedgeford, Snettisham and Caen Hill Wood,has been closed since early last autumn. This was thePermissive Path covering only a short stretch from thejunction of the A149 with the Ringstead Road, round afield and up the now empty track of the old Heacham toWells Railway to the Fitness Centre near Sedgeford.But, as the only bit that wasn't a right of way, and couldbe closed with ease by the Landowner, it proved avulnerable link in what was, up to last September, by farthe best medium distance circular walk in the area.

This stretch of the Old Railway is a bit special. Chalkforms most of the gently undulating 'high country'between Heacham and Docking but much of it is coveredwith a layer of Drift: a sandy material formed by glacialaction. It is only where the Drift has been cut through toexpose the Chalk surface, as at Ringstead Down, a rivercut by glacial run - off, or 'our' stretch of Track, thatChalk loving and other plants can grow and flourish inall their glory and abundance.

The track is, I suppose, about a quarter of a mile long,and in the summer you got some stupendous views.Coming from the Heacham end we would walk betweengreat fields of Beet haunted by nesting Oystercatchers orgolden seas of Barley. To the right we could see the littleHeacham valley, and beyond that the gentle grassy hillsstretching towards Snettisham.

It was like sauntering through a long straight garden butwith great drifts of wild flowers on either side.Knapweed, Greater and Lesser Scabious, Clary, Sainfoinand Birds Foot Trefoil would be rampant along theverges whilst in the cutting would be 'our' little colonyof much photographed Bee Orchids, patches ofHorseshoe Vetch and little red globes of Salad Burnet.When the sun was out, clouds of Butterflies wouldemerge, and from the 'set aside', at the edge of the fieldsby the track, crimson with Poppies, Larks wouldsometimes rise to dance erratically skyward and singtheir strange tinkling melodies. Obviously a path forrecreational walkers or naturalists, but also in myexperience people who wanted to visit friends or shop inHeacham without needing to use the road.

What is sad about all this is that whilst there are somegood long distance footpaths round here there are farfewer shorter distance paths like 'our' now closedpermissive one. This, I am sure, is down to ParliamentaryEnclosure which occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries.This resulted in the rationalisation of the Field systemsand the loss of Common Land on which villagers couldgraze stock and collect firewood, and furze for bedding.Debate still goes on as to what was gained or lost by thevillagers from the maybe more efficient system that camefrom Enclosure, but their freedom to roam, to be theirown men and women, was certainly curtailed not only byloss of the Commons but also a network of ancient pathsnow long gone. As John Clare, down on the edge of theLincolnshire Fens put it::

'Like mighty giants of their limbs bereftThe skybound wastes in mangled garbs are leftFence meeting fence in owner's little boundsOf field and meadow, large as garden grounds,In little parcels little minds to please,With men and flocks imprisoned, ill at ease.'

We owe a great deal to our farmers. There is still a myththat Lowland Britain is 'natural', which of course it isnot. If it wasn't cultivated most of it would revert to theForest that it once was and the rich and infinite varietyof our exquisite countryside would be lost for ever. It isthe farmers who made it so successfully and are still itsguardians. And due credit, to 'our' Landowner who hadthe imagination to put the Permissive Path into practiceso that we villagers would feel less 'imprisoned, ill atease!' More such paths are needed round here in thefuture, to make up for all those lost through Enclosure.

But then: I don't get it. Here was a Landowner who setup an Permissive Path which ran at no cost to him andwith no apparent problems, only to disappoint so manyby suddenly closing it? We may never know why.

I wrote to the Landowner some time ago but am going towrite again and this time ask for a reopening. If you feelstrongly enough write too. Write as an individualmaking your points briefly and politely and giving yourreasons. If you have walked this path yourself it isimportant to make this known too.

The address is: Harrold G.W. and Partners, BarwickFarm, Barwick, Stanhoe, Kings Lynn, PE31 8PZ. Thankyou.

John Bird

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I hope some of you have visited the beaches, despite the snowand freezing wind..

I noticed that there was a Tesco trolley in the river under theJubilee Bridge. It took four weeks of complaining before itsremoval. Now we’ve got five red cones in its place.

The damage done to the roundabout before Christmas and againseveral weeks later, has now been repaired.

The shoreline is full of rubbish, plastic, polythene, wood andmetal containers towards Hunstanton. At present, we have sandbeing moved along from one place to another, but when that isdone, perhaps Resort Services can organise a clean-up beforeEaster.

Dog fouling has become a big issue again. It is around the beachhuts and on the promenade, as well as on the beach. I have seencars pulling up on the car park, dogs are let out to roam on theirown, and the owners get back into the warm car with nointention of clearing up.

Please do all you can to keep our wonderful beach areas cleanand safe for everyone.

‘Phone me on 570623 if you see anything you wish to report.

Mary PISHORN (Chair)PROMOTING RESPECT FOR HEACHAMS BEACHES

BESPAKGRAND EAST ANGLIA RUN 2010

King’s LynnSunday 2nd May 2010

10.30am Start

Fancy a Challenge? Why not dust off your running shoes andput your best foot forward for the Norfolk Hospice, TappingHouse in this year’s Bespak Grand East Anglia Run. Now in its5th year, the Bespak GEAR is an exact 10 kilometres(6.2miles), one-lap course around the centre of King’s Lynn .

The Hospice has been caring for people in the local communityfor over 25 years. Making life special, for whatever time is left,is at the heart of our work. The Hospice offers this vital servicefree of charge across rural Norfolk and the Fens and it simplywould not be there without the local support we receive. It costs£1 million each year to run the Hospice and over 85% of ourcosts are paid for by the generosity of individuals, organisationsand community groups. So whether you raise £25 or £250 everypenny counts.

For further details or to join the Norfolk Hospice Team pleasecontact a member of the Fundraising Team on 01485 542891 orvisit www.norfolkhospice.org.uk.

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A scheme designed to help older and vulnerable people getsmall jobs done around the home has received over 2,000enquiries since it was launched 18 months ago.Small tasks such as changing tap washers, fitting smoke alarmsand tending to door locks are all in a day's work for Care andRepair's handyperson team. The four-strong team hascompleted over 1,500 small jobs of this kind, givinghouse-holders peace of mind.Scheme organiser, Keith Mawson explained: "Our aim is helppeople live independently in their own homes. Many people inour region find it difficult to carry out minor, but essentialmaintenance works for themselves, and finding a contractorwho will take on such small jobs can be difficult. That's why wedevised the handyperson scheme."The scheme, which covers West Norfolk and Breckland, and isrun on a not-for-profit basis, allows people access to reliableworkmen. It gives them the peace of mind that the job will becompleted properly and that they will not be over-charged."We're really pleased by the take-up and have been getting greatfeedback from customers."The scheme is managed by the Borough Council of King's Lynn& West Norfolk's home improvement agency and supported by

Breckland Council and Norfolk County Council. Funding hasalso been secured from the Department for Community andLocal Government. The handyperson service is not run forprofit. It provides a low, or no cost service - a small charge mayapply, but some clients could be entitled to grant assistance.Where the team is unable to carry out a request upon inspection,no charge is made.Structural and large scale work is not covered by the scheme,but Care and Repair's technical officers can provide adviceabout such projects and put people in touch with reputablecontractors.Care and Repair aims to help people to live independently intheir own homes. In addition to the handyperson scheme, Careand Repair provides a range of service covering adaptations andrepairs, advice on how to access grants and loans, personalCareline alarms, home security, advice about preventing falls inthe home and more. For more information about any of theseservices call Care and Repair on 01553 616371 or visit theCommunity and Life events pages of the borough council'swebsite (www.west-norfolk.gov.uk) and follow the Communitylink.

BRAY’S PITAfter the latest Bray’s Pit work day, for which there was a goodturnout, the area is looking tidier and, as much of the workwhich was done was to implement the recommendations of aRoSPA safety inspection, safer.With the removal of part of the chain link fence and theinstallation of well spaced wooden bollards the pond is nowmore visible from the road and gives a more spacious feel to thatarea of Staithe Road. It will be interesting to see how it lookswhen the fence removal is complete. The old fencing will not bewasted - it will be used for repairs elsewhere in the village.

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Hunstanton Lions ClubAfter our really hectic December (and we mean hectic), Januaryand February have been rather quiet. The overwhelmingresponse to our Grotto was extremely satisfying, but now withSpring fast approaching we are getting ready for another busyyear of activity. Our car boot sales will be held on every otherSunday at the Glebe House School starting at the beginning ofApril. They start at 8.00am, so come early to snap up some ofthose bargains. We will also be holding some car boot sales inSnettisham this year. Full details of all of these will be in thenext edition of the Heacham Newsletter.

We have lots of other activities in the pipeline which we will beletting you know about. We are hoping to arrange a special talkto celebrate the anniversary of “D-Day”, so watch out for newson that together with lots of other things. We will be at theHunstanton Carnival in the summer and be holding our (nowannual) Open Bowls Championship in August at OldHunstanton Social Club. This is always a great weekend tobring the whole family to. Please remember that we are not justinterested in Hunstanton; our area extends from Brancaster viaDocking and Sedgeford to Dersingham, and all the villagesenclosed along the coast, so if you want us to be involved atyour village’s event, or think we can help anyone, let us know.

Just recently, Lions International sent US$1.5million to Haiti inthe aftermath of the tragic earthquake there. There will be morefinancial help sent from the organisation after needs have beenproperly identified. Because Lions International is based innearly every country in the world, they have access to largesums very quickly. If anyone is interested in the work and aidprovided by Lions International, please let us know.

Our 200 Club is run by Friends of Hunstanton Lions. This isextremely important to us to enable us to keep going and tocontinue to raise those important funds for all the people andorganisations we help. The 200 Club year has come to an end,but will start again in May. The monthly cash prizes are £100,£50 and two at £25, so well worth getting. Draws are held everymonth from May to February. The cost of a number is only £15and entries are available from Peter Sutton at Suttons EstateAgents, 29 High Street, Heacham, or from any member ofHunstanton Lions. Now is the time to get a ticket as it is alwaysoversubscribed.

The lucky winners in February were Paul Jones, Robbie Bloy,Mrs R Nobes and Richard Bird. Well done all of you.

We hope that you will let us know of anyone or organisationthat we may be able to help. If you don’t tell us, we can’t.

Peter Mills

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Norfolk Coast Funding AvailableDo you have a fantastic project in mind that will care forthe environment and people of the Norfolk Coast Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for future generationsto enjoy? Do you just need some money to make it happen?If so, the Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) may just beable to help you!

This fund, administered by the Norfolk Coast Partnership,is entering its sixth year and provides funding for a varietyof projects in the Norfolk Coast area. Previous grants havesupported - traditional livelihoods such as reed-cutting;access schemes; heritage activities and renewable technol-ogy and community garden initiatives.

Funding is available for 2010-11 for appropriate projectswhich offer public benefit and can be completed beforeMarch 2011. Community and External Funding OfficerKate Dougan, is looking forward to hearing from peoplewho could benefit from the SDF: "We know that there area lot of good ideas out there and the SDF provides anopportunity to support some of them. If your project willprovide long term benefits for the people and environmentof the Norfolk Coast area, the SDF may be able to helpyou."

The next closing date for applications is Friday 9th April2010. For information on the criteria and guidance on howto apply, please refer to the Norfolk Coast AONB websitewhich is www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk or you can contactKate at kate.dougan@norfolk.gov.uk or 01328 850530.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYMISS RENEE GODDARD

102 YEARS, MARCH 1st 2010

May I, on behalf of all the friends, neighbours, and threegenerations of all her past pupils, congratulate her onachieving the wonderful age of 102 years, on March 1st 2010.

May she continue to enjoy future years as her age and healthwill allow. All our best wishes to you, Heacham’s oldestresident?

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ON THE BUSESOn Saturday 19 December, my wife and I were due toattend the 2.30pm performance of the ice show at the CornExchange in King’s Lynn. We decided to use the busbecause of the snow and icy conditions and difficulty inparking on the Saturday before Christmas.We decided to take an earlier bus than strictly necessary‘just in case’, a wise decision as we later found out that ourscheduled bus failed to materialise.We proceeded normally until, while stopped at the RedPumps Garage in Dersingham, the driver made a mobilephone-call, apparently unanswered. Just after setting off hereceived a call on his mobile which he answered, conduct-ing a fairly brief conversation as he negotiated the ice-bound bends near St. Nicholas’ Church one handed!The journey was very bumpy, partly due to the icy surface,but maybe also because the engine was struggling. Wemade it to the hospital bus stop where the driver announcedthat there was something wrong with the engine and he hadbeen told not to proceed any further. He said that, hopeful-ly, the Fairstead bus would come and pick us up. Fortu-nately, a Norfolk Green bus arrived at the stop and all thepassengers from our bus trudged through the snow onto thatbus, which then chugged into town, very over-loaded,through the slow moving traffic. We managed to slidealong the icy footpaths to the Corn Exchange and were thelast persons in their seats just as the performance started.Well, that was hardly worth writing about or you reading sofar! But, be patient, worse is to come!After the show we soon caught a single-decker X40, whosedriver apologised for the cold as the heating pipes on theunderside of the bus were frozen. With now just 3 passen-gers, we joined the A149 at Castle Rising, when we weresuddenly halted by flashing blue lights. A policemanexplained that a double-decker bus had caught fire and theroad ahead was closed. We would have to turn round anddivert via West Newton.As we travelled back to Knights Hill and along the A148my wife and I expected the bus to turn off on the road toHillington for West Newton. However, the driver simplyfollowed the other vehicles which turned left down a nar-row track road, struggling along the icy surface, presuma-bly also going to West Newton. For a while the bus inchedalong but eventually had to stop as vehicles were trying tocome the other way. The bus driver tried to move slowlyforward keeping as far as possible to the verge (or ditch?)when he slewed to the left and stopped.A couple came up to the bus and the driver opened thedoors to let them on board (and left the doors open!). Thecouple claimed that as the bus had slid to a halt it had struckthe wing mirror of their hired car. They were quite dis-traught and my wife and I ended up supplying our namesand telephone numbers as witnesses to both the couple andthe bus driver, even though we had not in fact felt anyimpact or seen anything. The driver of the car informed usthat we could not proceed any further forward as a van wasstuck on the little bridge a bit further along the road. Therewas an added difficulty of cars and other vehicles trying todo U-turns on the ice. Our bus driver admitted that he wasnot local and that he hadn’t a clue where he was. He (andthe bus) were obviously not going anywhere – so neitherwere we!!

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The third passenger on the bus had spent most of the jour-ney on her phone to her boyfriend. As a result her phonebattery was now flat so my wife lent her her mobile to use.She told us that she had arranged for her boyfriend tocome and pick her up and that, as she lived in Heacham aswe did, he would be able to give us a lift. We eventually,albeit reluctantly, agreed to leave the bus and walk back tothe main road where the girl had arranged for her boy-friend to meet her.The walk back along the narrow road in the dark washorrendous, thick and slippery ice on the road, deep snowon the verge and the probability of a ditch. Cars wereskidding as they attempted to turn round and a bitterly coldwind was blowing. We passed a double-decker bus with anumber of passengers on board, and a flat bed lorry trans-porting a car. The odd car driver wound his window downto ask what was happening ahead and I had to answer veryquickly and then try to catch up with my wife and the younglady, all when it was very dark, of course.Eventually one of the car drivers kindly offered us a lift tothe end of the road which we gratefully accepted. He andhis wife were travelling home to Snettisham from Norwichand were able to tell me the Norwich City result (3-0victory over Huddersfield). They too had no idea wherethey were as they had also been diverted at Knights Hillroundabout and had just followed other cars.The young lady once more contacted her boyfriend who bynow was on his way from Heacham and arranged a methodof communication by flashing as he went along the road.My wife, sensibly, suggested that we should meet at adefinite point as he would have difficulty in making asudden stop on such icy roads. Hence our good Samaritanstook us in their lovely warm car to the Norfolk Gates atSandringham and insisted on waiting until we were collect-ed by our rescuer. We were able to help them in turn bydirecting them to Snettisham. We were then very kindlydriven to our home in Heacham being extremely grateful,somewhat relieved as well as quite exhausted.We still wonder what happened to the two buses. They arenot still on the road to West Newton (!) as we recentlyre-visited the road in daylight to check it out. We cannotbelieve that a bus could ever have negotiated the narrowbridge even if it had been able to get that far. Perhapssomebody reading this was on the double-decker and knowsthe end of the story.

John Moorhouse

Great BritishFish and Chip SupperFriday 21st May 2010

"Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injuredpeople live full and independent lives."Want to do something different? Want to raise money whereyou live or work? Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raisingmoney for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 21stMay 2010 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury andsupporting SIA's information and support services.You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at workor hold a larger supper at your local community centre.SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips,recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting 7friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 meansyou will raise at least £35.00 from your supper but we will alsogive you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more moneyfor SIA.Last year we had over 80 suppers taking part in England andWales. In 2010 we want to double that figure and ensure we canprovide more support to spinal cord injured people.The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal InjuriesAssociation offer support to individuals who become paralysedand their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, andfor the rest of their lives by providing services and publicationswhich enable and encourage paralysed people to leadindependent lives.Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinalcord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injuredpeople in the UK alone.Community Fundraising Officer, Elizabeth Wright, says, "TheFish and Chip Supper is a wonderful opportunity for a greatevening with friends and family. We are also encouragingpeople who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their workplaces to raise even more funds. You may be even a localcommunity group wanting to run a fun evening with your group.Be a part of something special and make a real difference tohelp spinal cord injured people gain access to the informationand support they need to enable them to live full andindependent lives."For more information or request a fundraising pack callElizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 xtn 229 or emailfishandchips@spinal.co.uk or visit www.spinal.co.uk

SEEN ON CHURCH NOTICEBOARDSAROUND THE COUNTRY

The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals...***

The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' Thesermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'

***Ladies, don't forget the jumble sale. It's a chance to get rid ofthose things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your

husbands***

Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir.. They needall the help they can get.

***Scouts are saving aluminium cans, bottles and other items to

be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

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HEACHAM THEN & NOWS. Margetts and The Local

S. Margetts, Wine Merchant in the 1920’s. Behind the manwith the bicycle is a tradesman’s bicycle with the name

“S. Margetts” on it.

The Local, Wine Merchant at the same location in the HighStreet, same premises in 2010

This advertisement appeared in “A Wee Guide to and Historyof Heacham”, published in 1924.

Can You Name These Faces?

This is an enlarged portion of the picture of Margetts’s WineMerchants. Is it an editorial meeting of the Newsletter team?

Seriously, though, I wonder if anyone can recognise the facesshown here, perhaps from old family photographs. If you canthen please send details to The Heacham Newsletter, contactdetails on the front page.

TO THOSE WHO DON’T HEAR SO WELLDo you find that you miss the beginnings of sentencesand the ends of words? Are your family and friendshaving to repeat themselves before you understand whathas been said?

You may already have a hearing aid but LIPREADINGCLASSES can help you follow conversations better. Aswell as learning the shapes of sounds you will learn othertechniques to help you follow conversations more easily.

In Hunstanton, at the new warm and cosy MethodistChurch Rooms in Austin Street, a group of people withhearing loss meet on a Tuesday afternoon between1.30pm and 3.30pm for a lipreading class. It is run byNorfolk Adult Education and is FREE of charge.

If you are having difficulties hearing, why not comealong and join us. We have fun and there is lots ofsupport and help with all sorts of things to do with yourhearing loss.

You can just turn up, or if you would like furtherinformation, you can telephone Mrs Doris Peck on 01553630472.

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PLANNING NEWSApplications received by BCKLWN between 29th January and24h February 2010 are:

App. Ref. Date Details10/00160/F 29/01 20A Ringstead Road Heacham Construction of chalet bungalow.10/00163/F 29/01 9 Robin Hill Heacham Construction of glazed UPVC Conservatory.10/00238/F 13/02 1A Manor Road Heacham Provision of dormer windows and rooms in the roof plus addition of attached annexe to existing Bungalow.10/00252/F 16/02 11 Poplar Avenue Heacham Proposed new garage.

if you would like to know more about the above applications,details can be found in the Planning section of BCKLWN’swebsite www.west-norfolk.gov.uk.

Solution toFebruary 2010

NewsletterSUDOKU

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News from Chop ‘n’ ChangeBEAUTYMIX - Mothers day special offer:Pamper your mum this year with a relaxing treatment atBeautymix. Purchase your Mothers Day gift voucher from thesalon and your mum will receive a facial and a manicure! Allfor the one off price of just £20*

Other treatments are available at beauty mix at fantastic pricesand gift vouchers are available all year round. Also gift sets andprofessional beauty products are on sale…go on and pamperyour mum…she’s worth it!

*1. This offer is available to purchase until salon close on March 13th 2010.*2. Vouchers will be valid for up to three months.

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CENTENARYCHARITY

QUIZ EVENING

At the successful Charity Quiz Evening held in December atotal of £400.00 was raised to be split equally between HeachamYouth Club and MIND. The presentation of the monies wasmade recently to Lydia Page representing MIND by committeemember Mike Nobes, and to Tracey Swann from HeachamYouth Club by committee member Dave Page.

Lydia Page (MIND) and Tracey Swann (Heacham Youth Club)receiving donations from members of

the Centenary Committee.

HEACHAM CRICKET CLUB

Race NightThe Cricket Club is holding a Race Night Saturday 17th Aprilin the Village Hall, doors will open at 7.30 with the first racescheduled to commence at 8.00 pm. Entry tickets are £2, Forfurther ticket information please contact Andrew (tel 01485570425 or 077860936840). As always we look forward toseeing you there or at any of our games.

Youth & Adult TeamsAs mentioned last month we will be entering two youth teamsinto the West Norfolk Youth League this season at Under 12and Under 16 levels. I have recently received the preliminaryfixture lists and the competition commences Monday 10th May.

The adults will also have two teams and both groups wouldwelcome new and old faces alike to become active in the sport.The first practice session, weather permitting, will be during thesecond week of April.

If you are interested please contact Andrew (tel 01485 570425or 077860936840) for information on the adult teams or myselfat the telephone number below for junior cricket.

Kwik Cricket SessionsThe Saturday morning Kwik cricket sessions held at the playingfield will commence in May, these are games for the youngstersusing a soft ball, which are designed to be fun and help buildskills and confidence for use in both the wonderful game ofcricket and other sports.

Roger Drinkwater Tel: 571659

HEACHAM BAKERY & TEA ROOM

Bread at it’s bestQuality filled Rolls (freshly made)

Very reasonable pricesTraditional fresh baked bread and cakes in our local bakery

Birthday & Celebration Cakes (made to order)AGENTS FOR

CLEANBRIGHT CLEANERSSHOP & TEAROOM: 15, Neville Road,

WHOLESALE & RETAIL01485 571774

GATES - RAILINGS - WEATHERVANES - CURTAIN POLES

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HEACHAM HEROESDoes the name of the road in which you live commemorate awell known Heachamite either from the recent or more distantpast?

If so, do send us a piece telling us who it is and something oftheir life in Heacham.

Please do not feel left out if your road was not named after aHeachamite. Maybe it was named after one of the old farms inHeacham. If you know something of the history we would liketo hear from you.

Please see the front of the Newsletter for contact information.

HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD

February Meetings in BriefWorkday: Mr Cobb, the Natural Environment CommitteeChairman, reported that it had been a successful workday inBrays Pit and thanked councillors and members of the public fortheir support.Website: The Parish Council now had its own website, usingthe free template and web address provided by the East ofEngland project Involve.Mobile Mast: The Council noted that Hutchison 3G intendedto issue a notice to quit as a tenant. The Council agreed toexplore the possibility of taking over ownership of the mast,with a view to re-letting it in the future.Local Government Reorganisation: The Council was pleasedto note the Secretary of State’s announcement that the CountyCouncil and Borough Council tiers of local Government wouldremain in place. There were concerns raised, however that thedecision to create a unitary authority for Norwich would impactfinancially on the services that Norfolk County Council wouldbe able to provide in future.Docking Recycling Centre: The Council noted that the Centreat Docking had been given a 3 month reprieve. Most residentsused the Heacham Centre, but closure at Docking would tocreate a much busier site at Heacham.Local Development Framework: The Council debated theCore Strategy document which would eventually take over fromthe old Local Plan. The Council considered the document to beaspirational. Members were concerned that there had been noclear guarantee to limit development in Heacham. There werea number of policies which would restrict development incoastal and green belt areas, but those could be offset againstother policies to provide housing and economic development.Hunstanton Civic Society: The Parish Council were surprisedto receive a letter from Hunstanton Civic Society, announcingits intention to comment on planning applications in Heacham,especially those in the conservation area. The Parish Councilnoted that anyone could comment on any application, butquestioned the legitimacy of giving the Hunstanton Civic Soci-ety a voice on the conservation panel, when its published aimswere all about the preservation of a Victorian Seaside Town, i.e.Hunstanton.Mayor’s Awards for Voluntary Service. The Council werepleased to note that the Council’s nominees had been selectedfor an award. Full details of the awards will appear in the Apriledition of the Newsletter.Next Meeting: The next full Council meeting is on Tuesday 16March at 7.30pm

HeachamParishLibraryTo link in with the Heacham In Bloom photographycompetition, the non-fiction feature will be photographythis month.Heacham Parish Library will have been in operation for 9years this month. The Parish Council would like to takethis opportunity to pay tribute to all the library volunteerswho have helped to make this project a success.

Open 10.00am-4.00pmMonday Wednesday Friday

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Heacham Beach Parking Season Tickets

The application forms for parking season tickets will beavailable mid month from the Parish Council Office andHunstanton Tourist Information Office. The prices will remainthe same as last year with discounts for Heacham residents.Resident £31.30OAP Resident £23.10Beach Hut (Resident) £26.40Non Residents £61.60

It is time to banish the cold and start thinking of the summer.Put the date in your diary for Sunday 1 August and startplanning your float and costumes now. The Banham Zoo Shirehorses will be back and the live band will add a distinctly Cubanflavour to the procession.

Parish Council Website

The Parish Council now has its own website. It will be theCouncil’s online notice board and aims to provide access toCouncil reports and documents of interest as well as aprogramme of Council meetings and events throughout theyear. eoe.xarg.co.uk/heacham

Drainage Update

The Parish Council is pleased to report that progress is beingmade. Highways confirmed that funding for work on a keyintersection situated in Staithe Road would be done in theforthcoming financial year. The Officers also stated that workwould be carried out in the High Street, but could not confirmwhen that this would be done. Plans for a scheme in StationRoad were also under consideration, but Officers were stillconducting an investigation. Officers from the InternalDrainage Board and Highways had met with a landowner andagreed a programme of works to clear out drainage ditches onland along the old railway line. The inspection had revealedboth fly tipping and illegal access points, which would beaddressed by the landowner in due course. Anglian Waterreported that they were clearing out the pipes in Marram Wayevery three months to ensure that blockages did not occur,however work by the Borough Council to discover the extent ofthe illegal surface water drainage connections had not yetbegun. Anglia Water and the Environment Agency would beworking in partnership to determine why Hunstanton Road fouldrainage appeared to be regularly blocked with fat. There wouldbe another Multi - Agency meeting in April.

Any queries should be addressed to:Heacham Parish Council Office

Jubilee Clinic Pound Lane HeachamNorfolk PE31 7ET

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LOCAL BUS SERVICE BETWEENHUNSTANTON AND KINGS LYNN

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx40 ServiceVia Hunstanton Road, Lodge Road and Queen Elizabeth Hospital40A ServiceVia Hunstanton Road, Lodge Road and Castle Rising41 ServiceVia Norfolk Lavender, Lodge Road,Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Sandringham41A ServiceVia Hunstanton Road, Lodge Road, Castle Rising and Sandringham

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxX40 ServiceVia Norfolk Lavender, Castle Rising, South Wooton, and Gaywood

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCoasterhopper Service and 35Kings Lynn to Cromer Via Norfolk Lavender, South Wootton,Kings Lynn rail station.

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THURSDAYS TO FAKENHAMDeparts Fenside at 09.15 via Hunstanton & Docking. Arrives

Fakenham 10.27Departs Fakenham 13.00 Arrives Heacham 14.08

Bus Enquiries? Call 0871 200 2233(0900-1630 Mon-Fri except public holidays)e-mail : ptu.pt@norfolk.gov.uk

HELP LINESHEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE 01485 572769HEACHAM MON TO FRI 08.30 TO 13.00 14.00 TO 18.30SNETTISHAM MON TO WED 08.30 TO 12.30 14.30 TO 18.00 THURS/FRIDAY 08.30 TO 12.30 Closed p.m.OUT OF HOURS DOCTOR 01603 488488A Doctor will advise on your emergency - Please think before calling

HEACHAM & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME 572777HEACHAM CHEMIST 570297OPENING HOURS MON TO FRI 09.00 TO 18.30 SAT 09.00 TO 17.30Open 13.00-14.00 - prescriptions and certain other products onlyavailable if Pharmacist is in attendanceDUTY CHEMIST NOTICE DISPLAYED ON DOOR

HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE 572142OPEN TUES TO FRI 10.00 TO 12.00STREET LIGHT FAULT REPORT 572142BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICE 01553 616200BOROUGH COUNCILLORSMrs S. SMEATON 01485 572528Mr A. MORRISON 01485 518469NORFOLK C C MICHAEL CHENERY 01328 823411ONE STOP SHOP and LIBRARY 571928OPEN MON WED FRI 10.00 TO 16.00

HEACHAM POST OFFICE 570330OPEN MON TO FRI 09.00 TO 17.30 SAT 09.00 TO 12.30

EMERGENCY SERVICESQUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL 01553 613613DENTIST Emergency only for patients notregistered with a dentist 01553 769264COMMUNITY MIDWIFE (Ask for Hunstanton M/W) 01553 613613POLICE 0845 4564567SAMARITANS 01553 761616CHILD LINE 0800 1111ELECTRIC 0800 7838838ANGLIAN WATER 0845 7145145GAS ESCAPE 0800 111999EMERGENCY 24hrs VETERINARY CLINICS 01485 570065HUNSTANTON LIBRARY532280OPEN MON. TUE. WED (No lunch closure) 10.00 TO 17.00THURS. 10.00 TO 13.00 FRI. 10.00 TO 19.00SAT 10.00 TO 17.00 (All year)

HEACHAM COMMUNITY WEBSITESwww.heacham-on-line.co.ukE-mail stella@heacham-on-line.co.ukwww.heacham-village.co.ukE-mail enquiries@heacham-village.co.ukHeacham HallsPublic Hall 570776Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside 570892Pine Resident’s Hall, Wilton Road Mrs Crisp 579440Methodist Church Hall, Station Road Mike Careless 570363St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street Mon,Wed, Fri 10.30 to 12.30 572539

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ROUTE E4 (Tuesdays) ROUTE E3

9th / 23rd March 2nd / 16th / 30thCOLLINGWOOD 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 11.20MILLBRIDGE 11.55 PINE MALL 12.30NOURSE DRIVE 12.20 SITKA CLOSE 12.50POCAHONTAS WAY 13.50 SUNNYSIDE 14.15BUSHEL & STRIKE 14.05 MEADOW RD 14.40GIDNEY DRIVE 14.20 POPLAR AVE 15.30BANKSIDE 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

Please note bus times have had to be withdrawn due to increasingdifficulties in obtaining changes and updates before theNewsletter goes to print.Timetables can be obtained from the library or from bus drivers.

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