C R O X T O N

PARISH NEWSLETTER

www.croxtonpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2016

PARISH COUNCIL

Chairman - R. King

V.Chairman - I Andrew

Councillor - G. Goucher

Councillor - D. Stephen

Councillor - C. Carr (Mrs)

Parish Clerk - Ms D. Harris

VILLAGE SHOP

(Opening Hours)

Monday - Friday

9.00 am - 1.00 pm &

4.00 pm - 6.00 pm

PAROCHIAL CHURCH

COUNCIL OFFICERS

Church Warden - G. Goucher

Secretary - Mrs. L. Wright

Treasurer - Mrs. D. Goucher

VILLAGE HALL

COMMITTEE

Chairman - Mr.B.Farrell

Secretary - Mrs. J.Farrell

Treasurer - Mr.N.Manderfield

Committee - Mrs.J.Purday

Committee - Mr.R.King

Committee - Mr.G.Goucher (CR)

Committee - Mr I. Andrew (R)

Committee - Mr D. Stephen (R)

(R — PC Representative

CR - Church representative)

POLICE NUMBERS

Crimestoppers

0800 555111

Non - Emergency

101 0845 456 4567

EMERGENCY ONLY

999 or 112

CROXTON CHURCH NEWS

The Harvest Festival service has been arranged for Sunday 25th September at

6.30pm followed by a party in the Church.

Please keep this date free - it is a good time for the village to get together and will

also be the chance for us all to say goodbye and thank you to Rector Bob Baker

who is retiring.

In the Autumn Matthew Findlay will be carrying out some work on the

Churchyard trees and bushes so please keep an eye out for dates and times when

volunteers will be needed to help clear away the trimmings!

BT Telephone Kiosk -The ‘K6’ Series Kiosk

The iconic Croxton telephone box is now under the proud ownership of the Parish Council and it has already been rubbed down and repainting may be

complete by the time you read this !! For the technical minded, K6 kiosks are the familiar red cast iron structures

that have been operational since the 1930's. The kiosks are constructed from a number of individual castings made from cast iron, interconnected by mild steel threaded fixings. The door comprises of a wooden framework with a

cast iron or aluminium glazing frame. We would welcome suggestions for its possible future use. Ideas so far

include a mini Croxton museum and/or a book swap.

Please contact Melinda Raker at : mer@croxtonpark.co.uk

Stay Active - Croxton

The S.A.C. Group has been closed for a summer break from 22nd July, and will reopen again on Friday August 12th.

Hopefully everyone has had a good summer holiday.

We had a wonderful S.A.C. Get together at the Norfolk Terrier for our Summer Lunch

As normal the Carvery was great. Unfortunately a couple of members missed out.

For more information contact Joy on 01842-820833.

Croxton Village Defibrillator

As reported in the last Newsletter, following approaches by residents and

further investigation by the Parish Council it was decided to provide a unit

for Croxton village.

We are pleased to report that we have now obtained sufficient funding

thanks to Croxton S.A.C., Cynthia Della Hoy’s Croxton Charity, a gener-

ous resident, and the Parish Council, which will allow us to proceed with

purchasing a unit, and also to arrange some additional separate First Aid

training sessions. More information will be circulated as available.

*** Whist Drive - Thursday 8th September ***

(Please arrive ready for a 2.30pm start)

FAMILY SERVICE - Sunday 11th at 9.15 am

*** Whist Drive - Thursday 22nd September ***

(Please arrive ready for a 2.30pm start)

HOLY COMUNION SERVICE - Sunday 25th at 9.15 pm

R.N.A. Quiz Night - Friday 30th September

(7:30 for 8:00 pm)

Croxton Stay Active Group

Bowls and Kurling Fridays: start 10am finish between 12 and 1pm

SEPTEMBER

2016

AUGUST

2016

F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S

FAMILY SERVICE - Sunday 7th at 9.15 am

*** Whist Drive - Thursday 11th August ***

(Please arrive ready for a 2.30pm start)

HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE - Sunday 21st at 9.15am

*** Whist Drive - Thursday 25th August ***

(Please arrive ready for a 2.30pm start)

R.N.A. Quiz Night - Friday 26th August

(7:30 for 8:00 pm)

Croxton Stay Active Group

Bowls and Kurling Fridays: start 10am finish between 12 and 1pm

Thetford Open Gardens (TOG)

Thank you to our intrepid Croxton gardeners whose efforts raised nearly £900 towards this year's Open Gardens. The TOG committee set themselves an ambitious target of £10,000 and with the extra activities

such as concerts, pop-up gardens and a Safari dinner the latest figure is over £11,000. It is always best to go out on a high and with increasing commitments elsewhere, Jen and I have decided to resign from the

committee. I thank all those who have opened their gardens over the last 5 years and you can now relax knowing I will no longer pester you. Brian Farrell

OIL SYNDICATE

Next orders will be placed on or about 1st October 2016

Please note: would you kindly order your oil by e-mail or phone rather than mentioning it to us—the memory is not what it used to be ! If you do not receive an acknowledgement to your email order please check with Fay

Stephen on 01842 754510

Anyone wishing to join the oil syndicate please contact Fay Stephen on 20184 754510.

Shelly Farrow

Holistic and Beauty Therapist

Reflexology Pedicures Manicures

Waxing Gelish Nails Massage

Hot Stone Massage Indian Head Massage

Facials Brow Tinting Hopi Ear Candles

Tel: 01842 751442

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS - (June 2016 - July 2016)

For Booking details see Village Hall website at; www.croxtonvillagehall

VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MTG. - 2016, Date to be advised

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - THURSDAY, 11th August 2016 at 7.30 pm

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - THURSDAY, 8th September 2016 at 7.30 pm

Enquiries for Village Hall bookings should be made to: 01842 753590

Croxton RNA Events August/

September 2016

Opening Hours for August & September

Friday: 8pm – 11pm

Saturday: 8pm – 11pm

Sunday: Noon – 2.30pm (by request)

Monday: 7-30pm – 10.30pm Social Dart Night

Wednesday: 12.30 – 5.00pm & 7.00pm – 10.30pm (Film Days/Nights Only)

August Events:

Wednesday 17th August Village Cinema presents “The Memphis Bell” with Fish N Chips 12.30pm

Admission by ticket priced at £ 8.00 each

Friday 26th August Quiz night, teams of up to four players doors open 7.30 for 8.00 start.

September Events:

Wednesday 21st September Village Cinema presents “TBC” with Fish N Chips 12.30 followed by film.

Friday 30th September Quiz Night

Fully stocked licenced bar serving draught Beers and lagers – Good selection of wines and Spirits. Membership open to all.

Croxton, Brettenham & Kilverstone Joint Neighbourhood Plan

Part of the process of developing our Joint Neighbourhood Plan is a requirement to establish whether Breckland Council require a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to be undertaken as part of the JNP. This requires Breckland Council to contact the statutory Environmental bodies - Historic England, Environment Agency, and Natural England – in order to gain their views on whether a formal Strategic

Environmental Assessment (SEA) will be required.

BDC has received the responses from Natural England and has decided that an SEA will be required. We will be developing a number of policies based on the results from residents answers and

comments to the earlier questionnaire which will resolve requirements in this respect. .

We anticipate having informal initial discussions/consultation with residents as these policies and the Joint Neighbourhood Plan are developed.

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