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WINTERTON-ON-SEA PARISH

COUNCILLORS AND CLERK WISH

YOU ALL A VERY MERRY

CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW

YEAR.

CHAIRMANS CHRISTMAS COMMENTS

These are my fourth year of Christmas comments and as we look back

over 2013 there have been many changes on the Parish Council. We

welcomed five new Councillors and it is hoped that another will be

joining in January making us up to our full quota of nine. Gill our clerk left

us in July and we were pleased to welcome Sarah Hynd as our new clerk.

Sarah has also taken over as editor of this newsletter, after Beverley left

the Parish council and relinquished this job. We thank Gill and Beverley

for all the work they have done over the years. A special thank you to the

14 people who deliver this newsletter every month. A reminder that the

next newsletter will be coming out at the end of January 2014.

Christmas and winter are approaching fast, may I remind you that we

have three grit bins round the village for gritting areas of the highways.

We have a small team of volunteers who have helped grit areas in the

past and we trust that they will continue in the coming year. If anyone

else would like to help volunteers are always welcome.

Christmas is a time when we gather as families, please remember this

year that several families have lost loved ones during the year and that it

will be a difficult time for some people. The Christmas tree in the village

is in place, thanks to all who helped with that. Thanks also to Darrin, at

the Fishermans Return, who kindly sponsored the tree this year and to

Ken and Pat for allowing us again to connect the lights to their electricity

supply.

During the festive season we should remember the true meaning of

Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus over 2000 years ago. On

behalf of myself, all the Councillors and our clerk we thank you for your

support over the past year and wish you a very happy Christmas and a

peaceful New Year. Michael

CLUB CORNER Organisation What we’ve been up to What’s Coming Up

Garden Club Michael/Valerie 393749 2nd Weds 7.30 pm Church Room

In November Naomi of Naomi’s Flower Gallery in Martham visited us to host a Christmas wreath workshop. Having demonstrated a simple but beautiful design with fresh greenery and dried fruits, many members gave it a go themselves – there will be some very well-decorated front doors in Winterton this festive season! If you’re interested in plants, birds, wildlife etc then why not become a member of the Garden Club for 2014. We’re a very friendly group and our monthly meetings cover a wide range of topics; its not all about champion chrysanthemums or massive marrows. We also have some great social evenings and lovely outings – so give us a try.

December meeting –Weds 11th Dec. A (very short!) AGM followed by food, a fun quiz from Bob and there may well be the odd glass of wine too!

Quiz Nights 8pm Hermanus Mark Cox – 393302

The quiz last night raised £111. The Christmas quiz is on Thursday 12th December. Please feel free to wear a Christmas Hat and bring a raffle prize if you would like to.

WI Joyce Pitchford 393415 3rd Tues monthly 7.30 pm – Church Room

Winterton WI Nov 19th AGM followed by Cheese & Wine our speaker Lynn Kerr sent her apologies so a quiz was set instead. Joyce Pitchford & Marie Jennet send their apologies Their Annual Reports were read out by our new President Judith Bewes & Treasurer Jenny Clay did her Financial report read out by Barbara Floyd A very enjoyable evening was had by all, catching up with friends & sharing lovely Cheese & a glass or two of delicious wine. Hic hic!

Christmas tree in Church 30/11 & 1/12 Marie has donated tree items for pockets donated by members Theatre Royal 27/1/14 Anything Goes Sewel Barns 1/3/14 2pm £7 + bus Christmas meal @ Moments coach will leave green @ 6.45pm 10th Dec Christmas card Appeal instead of cards we will donate to Bob Mann funds towards the defibulator 67 boxes were filled & collected by Smile to be distributed to needy children aged 3-14yrs Fees for 2014 will be £34.70 It was suggested we buy set items every month towards the Christmas boxes - January will be any toothpaste, February toothbrushes individually wrapped.

901 Troop Marine Cadets Capt Paul Dodson 748395

Interested in joining the Troop, we’re a friendly bunch – visit our website www.ts-fearless.org.uk

WOS Lifeboat Restoration Group Bev Kay – 394954

By the time you read this, the Christmas Tree Festival and our “Christmas Concert With a Difference” will already have taken place – so thank you to all who supported us and we’ll report back next time. 2014 will bring the second anniversary of the return of the Edward Birkbeck to Winterton in March and we look to the challenge of creating a Heritage Centre where the restoration can be completed. We hope for the support of the village next year to help us achieve this and any help you can offer whether it is practical or financial is always very welcome.

WINTERTON PARISH CHURCH

Holy Trinity & All Saints Winterton

Christmas Service Times December

15th Dec. 9.00am Mass & 6.30pm Carol Service - Readings and Carols 22nd Dec. 9.00am Mass 24th Dec. 3.00pm Crib Service & 7.30pm Moonlight Mass with the Arch Deacon of Norwich 25th Dec 9.00am Morning Prayer with Carols 29th Dec No Service Winterton Benefice Service Hemsby 11.am No weekly Morning Prayer until further notice

Message from the Church Wardens. The Rev. Eoin Buchanan, has experienced significant health problems and is facing another major operation. He has made the personal decision to leave the parish with immediate effect. We thank him for his ministry over the last year and hope he is able to return to full health after a long period of recuperation. The Church Wardens Phyllis and Sandra thank everybody for their support. We wish all a Peaceful Christmas and Good Health. Please contact Sandra Laws 01493 393480 Salaws1951@aol.com or Phyllis Smith 01493 393805 for any information about the Church while we are in Interregnum

Winterton Church Tower Restoration Fund Plant and Bric-a-Brac Stall

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who either donated and / or purchased items from our stall over the past year. Together we have raised £2,500!!!

Once again, Many Thanks.

Ray & Dawn Fletcher

Thank you very much from 'KAMEO' to everyone that attended our Charity Concert on 15th Nov at Hermanus. The total amount raised was £140 including two personal donations which have been forwarded on to Parkinson`s UK. Many thanks, Theresa & Trevor. `KAMEO`

We have large glass jars, ideal for pickles, sloe gin etc. Free to anyone who would like them. Please collect from Winterton chip shop or ring Debbie

01493 393302

Christmas Shoeboxes

Once again the WI ladies, friends and

supporters have excelled themselves this

year,67 boxes were filled with wonderful

toys, crayons, pencils, colouring pads,

toiletries, hair ribbons, slides, cars, balls,

games, scarves, hats and gloves, for boys and

girls aged 2 to 14 years. They will be sent to

an Orphanage in Eastern Europe, to brighten

the lives of children who otherwise would

not receive a Christmas gift. Judith Bews and

all the WI ladies say a big thank you to all

who helped again this year, we have the

pleasure of packing and filling these boxes so

Thank You again, and have a happy

Christmas

Margaret Green has passed onto the Co-Op Undertakers £60 that she collected from neighbours and friends in

Memory of the late John Leach. This will be forwarded onto our Parish Church. Thank you all. Di Jones

Church Tower Restoration It’s now six months since the scaffold was erected and work started on this restoration project. Steady progress has been made in that time and remains on schedule with early February 2014 as a completion date. Not too long to go now!! Whilst access around the Church is restricted it remains open daily, services continue as usual and with the Advent and Christmas season approaching there will be an increase in these to which everyone will be warmly welcomed. There are also some fund raising events planned and it is hoped to see many of you there. Please remember it is still a building site and care needs to be taken around the areas cordoned off. Winterton P.C.C

WINTERTON ON SEA PARISH COUNCIL

Four residents were welcomed to the Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 21st November 2013 together

with Cllr Weymouth.

1. Public discussion:

Nothing to report

2. To receive a report from the County/Borough Councillors

Cllr Weymouth stated that vehicles are parking on the Village Green at Black Street. Highways have already agreed to look at the verge and the Chairman confirmed that unfortunately, the verge will not be rectified this financial year, but will be looked at in the next financial year.

Cllr Weymouth reported that parking opposite the school in the mornings and afternoons was causing a problem, with some cars being parked on the grass verge opposite the school. Cllr Weymouth has spoken to Norfolk County Council and they have confirmed that they are no longer putting in posts to prevent parking on verges. The School will mention these parking problems in the school newsletter and encourage parents not to park on the grass verge. It was agreed that this is an issue that the School will handle.

Cllr Weymouth mentioned that the properties on Empsons Loke suffering from damp is a result of the age of the properties and the design of the roofs at the time. Cllr Weymouth is led to believe that all the houses have central heating, but due to the age and design of the roofs, a problem with damp arises.

3. To receive a report from the PCSO: -

The PCSO was not present but the Chairman noted that there were two reported crimes:

Theft of money, not known where from

Theft of motor accessories from Empsons Loke In addition there were 7 routine calls to police – mainly reports of nuisance, theft and public disorder

4. Planning Applications:

To consider planning applications and review planning permissions: -

Applications:

06/13/0605/F Variation of condition 2 on PP 06/13/0130/F – revised design, increased parking/turning

area, provision of storage and office space – Low Farm (Barns at), Somerton Road, Winterton - The

Parish Council have no objections

5. Date of the next meeting: Thursday 16th January 2014 in the Village Hall from 7.30pm. Contact details for your Parish Councillors

[PLEASE NOTE THE CLERK’S WORKING HOURS ARE MONDAY TO THURSDAY 10AM TO 1PM]

Chairman: Michael Blake – 393749 Parish Clerk: Sarah Hynd – 07918 978921 Mike Ross – 394996 Ayeshia Hammond – 394174 John Allen – 394365 Christine Iles – 393224 Brian Jewell – 394054 Emma Punchard – 394323

Maxine Jones – 393616

GOOD TIMES AT WINTERTON

Staff, governors and pupils from Winterton Primary School & Nursery are celebrating after receiving

a glowing OFSTED report following their most recent inspection on 23rd and 24th October. Since

receiving a ‘Satisfactory’ judgement in November 2011, the school has been working tirelessly to

ensure that more progress is made and that effort has been rewarded with a ‘Good’ judgement in all four areas:

Achievement of Pupils, Quality of Teaching, Behaviour and Safety of Pupils and Leadership and Management.

The Lead Inspector, Emily Simpson, spent two days in the school and confirmed the school’s own self-evaluation with

statements including,

‘pupils now attain levels above national expectations,’

‘all groups of pupils make good progress in all year groups,’

‘relationships between teachers and pupils are very good...teachers and teaching assistants are skilled at asking

questions that help all pupils to learn quickly.’

Headteacher, Richard Endall, is very pleased with the report, “I am extremely gratified that the immense efforts that

have been made by staff and governors since the last OFSTED have been recognised by the inspector. The whole process

was very positive,” he added. “The comments made about our children are also very true,” referring to the statement,

‘Pupils are happy and excited to be in school, and they behave well in class and around the school.’

Chair of Governors, Marie Hartley summed up the findings of the inspector, “This has very much been a full team effort

resulting in an encouraging and well-deserved improvement.”

She added, “Having worked hard to achieve the required improvements identified in 2011, the school community will

now be making every effort to move the school further forward towards our ultimate aim of an ‘Outstanding’

judgement.”

The Christmas Tree

Festival held at the

Church was a huge

success.

Here are a few

examples of the

beautiful tree’s on

display.

Ginger and Orange Christmas Biscuits Ingredients

sunflower oil, for greasing

175g plain flour, plus extra

1 tsp ground ginger zest 1 orange 100g butter, cold, cut

into chunks 50g golden caster sugar 1 tbsp milk 12 fruit-flavoured boiled

sweets icing sugar, to dust about 120cm thin ribbon,

to decorate

1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease 2 large non-stick baking sheets with oil. Whizz the flour, ginger, zest and butter with 1⁄2 tsp salt to fine crumbs in a food processor. Pulse in the sugar and milk, then turn out and knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in cling film, then chill for about 30 mins.

2. Flour the work surface again, then roll out the dough to the thickness of a £1 coin. Use 7cm cutters to cut out shapes, then use 4cm cutters to cut out the middles. Re-roll leftover pieces. Make a hole in the top of each biscuit, then carefully lift onto the baking sheets.

3. Crush the sweets in their wrappers with a rolling pin, then put the pieces into the middles of the biscuits – the sweets should be level with the top of the dough. Bake for 15-20 mins or until the biscuits are golden brown and the middles have melted.

4. Leave to harden, then transfer to a rack to cool. Thread with ribbon or string, then dust with icing sugar. Will keep for a month, but best eaten within 3 days.

CHRISTMAS QUIZ

1. The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, London is an annual gift from which nation? 2. According to the Christmas carol, “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen”. On what

date does the Feast of Stephen fall? 3. From which country did Saint Nicholas originate? 4. If a person was given all the gifts in the song “The Twelve days of Christmas”, how many gifts in total

would they receive? 5. What Christmas item was invented by London baker Tom Smith in 1847? 6. In which ocean does the Australian territory of Christmas Island lie? 7. “Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line from which classic novel? 8. If you were born on Christmas day under what zodiac sign would you be? 9. From which country were turkeys introduced into the UK in the 16th Century? 10. What is the name of the German/Austrian yeast cake often served at Christmas?

Answers on the back page

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Best wishes for Christmas and Happy

New Year

from Valerie, Michael & Prince

We would like to thank all who have supported us

over the past year and wish everyone a very Happy

Christmas from Bob, Bev, Eileen, David, Janet, Valerie

& Michael (Gardening Club Committee)

John and Kate Findlay

would like to send Christmas and New Year greetings to friends and acquaintances in the village. This is in

lieu of cards as a donation is being made to Winterton in Bloom.

We wish everyone a very happy Christmas.

Here’s to a happy and healthy New Year.

Love Mark & Debbie

Winterton Fish Bar

To Nanny & Grandad Merry Christmas

Lots of love Skallywag & Char char

The Winterton Lifeboat Restoration Group would like to wish a Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year to all and to thank everybody who has supported us this year in any way and we hope you will continue to do

so in 2014.

Wishing all members and everybody who helps us keep our village looking beautiful a Very Happy

Christmas and a healthy New Year.

Winterton In Bloom – Jean Neve, Chair

Mike & Avril Ross (& their dogs!) would like to wish everyone in the

Village a Happy Christmas and Happy New Year.

Hermanus and The Highwayman

Would like to wish all their customers a Happy New Year and hope you all enjoyed a lovely Christmas

Thank you for your custom & support

Answers: 1)Norway 2)The day after Christmas, 26th December 3) He is said to have come from Turkey 4)364 5)Nothing to do with baking it was Christmas crackers 6) There are 2 Christmas Islands, but the Australian one lies in the Indian Ocean 7) “Little Women” Written by Louisa May Alcott 8) Capricorn 9) From the USA or more correctly America as it was then 10) Stollen