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Village Diary

June 2005

Saturday 4th

9.00 - 2.00 Coltishall Car Boot Sale, Red Lion Car Park

Monday 6th

7.00 - 9.00 Coltishall & Horstead Youth Club, Coltishall Social Club

Wednesday 8th

7.30pm Wroxham Flower Club, The Church Hall, Wroxham

Wednesday 8th

7.30pm Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Council, Hayloft, Tithe Barn, Horstead

Sunday 12th

2.00 - 5.00 Tithe Barn, Teas, Plants, Cakes, Tombola, In aid of Horstead Church Funds

Monday 13th

7.30pm Royal British Legion, Branch Meeting, Red Lion, Coltishall

Wednesday 15th

7.30pm Coltishall & Horstead W.I., Church Hall, Rectory Road, Coltishall

Wednesday 15th

7.30pm Marlpit Editors’ Meeting

Saturday 18th

1.00pm The Salvation Army Barbecue

Saturday 18th

11.00 - 4.00 Table Top Sale, Tithe Barn, Horstead

Monday 20th

7.00 - 9.00 Coltishall & Horstead Youth Club, Coltishall Social Club

Thursday 23rd

2.30pm Music For All, With the Taverham Singing Seniors, Salvation Army Hall, Coltishall

Thursday 23rd

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning, Tithe Barn, Proceeds to Horstead Church Roof

Saturday 25th

1.00 - 4.00 Tunstead School Summer Fayre, Tunstead Primary School, Market Street, Tunstead

Tuesday 28th

4.45 - 6.45 The Broadland Patient and Public Involvement Forum, Trinity Church, Thorpe

Marriott

Tuesday 28th

7.00pm Coffee Evening, With Bring and Buy and Cake Stall, 81 Arthurton Road, Spixworth, Proceeds To Coltishall Salvation Army

July 2005

Monday 4th

7.30 pm Coltishall Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall, Rectory Road, Coltishall

Thursday 28th

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning, Tithe Barn, Proceeds to Horstead Church Roof

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Front Cover Picture

Horstead Mill Pond

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MAGMA Mature and Grumpy Men Association

Speeding Traffic (May and April issues)

Our members would only be too pleased to work with others to monitor the traffic speed through the village, and ultimately improve road safety. However, we are not

surprised about the limited response to your article because . . . well, sorry but, it was

so short on essential information. We concluded, after reading the April issue, that you

were simply flying a kite to monitor public response. In the May issue we learn that its only now that you are writing to the Police with a proposal and we would very much

like to know the detail of that.

Our understanding is that there are many legal hoops and much legislature to go through, including insurance, before being able to put such a scheme into action. There is also the cost of purchasing or leasing

the equipment and its funding source to establish. We are not being negative, just pragmatic.

We don’t believe people are lacking in motivation, just factual comprehensive information. We are confident that the majority of residents do want to see speeding reduced on all routes throughout the village

but they/we need to know a lot more about the commitment you are seeking.

Because most of our members are retired, we know it all and have plenty of time to talk about it, so if you

want to delegate the fact finding mission to somebody, well look no further, our members are ready to take on the challenge with phones, pens and Zimmer frames at the ready. We await your instructions, dear

Editors.

Can we take this opportunity to thank Mr Alexander for his very interesting photographs and comments in ‘Coltishall Now and Then’?

C G Prentice, Chairman

Editors’ Comment: At last, help for the overworked editors. We will pass on details of those willing speed monitors to MAGMA and through them keep the Marlpit readers informed of progress.

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Speeding Cars Through Horstead and Coltishall

I live at the top of the hill at Horstead, which is most probably the fastest stretch of road within the 30 mph limit. In my opinion, I think most drivers are quite good. Occasionally you get the odd one who has to beat

the clock.

Anyone who has travelled from Horstead to either Buxton, North Walsham or Aylsham must have come

across people who drive between 25-30 mph, causing the biggest tailback ever seen, and who do not care about anyone following. In my opinion, these people cause more accidents than anyone else.

Albert Grix

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Looking For Someone

I would like to find anyone who can tell me about to following local man - Mr Horace Ernest Lincoln who lived on Heggatt Street in 1957. He was in the Civil Defence in 1957, an Air Raid Warden in 1939, he

served in WWI, and may have been a local postman, number 264. If you have any information please

contact me on 738809. I am researching local military history for my own records, and now own his WWI

Tunic and would like to see if I can find a photo of him.

Andrew Evans

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Thank You

Mrs M Davies of 33 Glebe Way would like to say a very big Thank You to Kath and Brian, of 40 Glebe

Way, for all their help and support. Also, for visiting me every week while I was in hospital, as my stay in hospital was about 3 months. Kath still calls every other day to see if I'm alright as I cannot do much at the

moment. Thank you both, from me and my family.

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Shanghai Visit

As the KLM Hopper flew over the Norfolk Broads we did give some thought to the staff and children who

were still at work on Friday 18th March while we began our long journey to China. There were ten of us,

headteachers, teachers and education officers on our way to Xuhui District, Shanghai to visit schools and find out about he education system in China. In November last year, a group of Chinese headteachers,

teachers and officers had visited our schools in Norfolk. We were now visiting them.

Shanghai is huge, over 15 million people, and from the air it looked endless: a bustling, commercial city

with skyscrapers, traffic jams and great energy. The Pudong area was a marsh fifteen years ago; today it is a mini-Manhattan across the river from the famous Bund. In the twenties and thirties the Bund housed the

banks and offices of British, French and Americans companies that owned and ruled this part of Shanghai.

The buildings are still there, but now owned by joint Chinese-Western companies, with the same entrepreneurial drive that has been Shanghai’s hallmark for over a century.

The primary schools we visited were large, 600 to 800 pupils, on restricted sites and playgrounds no bigger

than Coltishall’s. Most of the school buildings were two or more stories high and cold. On our first visit we made the mistake of taking off our coats to visit the classrooms. We soon discovered that there was no

heating at all in any of the schools. Mao Zedong decreed many years ago that public buildings south of the

Yangtze River didn’t need heating. And the toilets were primitive; the female members of our group waited

until they returned to the hotel and made a mad dash for the loo.

But the teaching we saw was first rate. Varied, interactive lessons with a dizzying pace and lots of praise for

the children. The classes were big, often in excess of forty-five children in a class, but all the children

seemed to be completely engaged with each lesson. The teachers used computers, televisions, overhead projectors in their lessons as well as textbooks and exercise books.

The schools are well equipped for teaching and learning, even if the creature comforts are missing. Each

school had a large computer suite with forty to fifty computers for children to use. All children learn English from the beginning of primary education; and what we saw was very good teaching.

Many things surprised us: one was the quality and pride taken in teaching traditional Chinese arts and music;

one school had a classroom dedicated to teaching calligraphy; all the schools taught pottery as well as

traditional Chinese painting and paper cutting. We saw some beautiful dancing, Chinese violin playing and singing.

Everyone was really kind; all the teachers, headteachers and children made us feel welcome. When we

visited Yifu Primary School, a welcoming party of staff and children greeted us. There was a huge bunch of flowers for each of us, presented by a child who said, in a clear piping voice ‘Welcome to our school.’ And

after the speeches and the green tea and cakes was the gift giving. In each school a gift was presented to

each of us; in Yifu a small, hand made teapot, from No. I Central School a model Chinese opera mask!

The children (only one per family) were delightful; full of fun, natural and smiling. They played easily and naturally with each other in the playground and really seemed to enjoy learning. Usually they would sit

erect at their desks, facing the teacher with their arms folded. Several times a day they would do eye

exercises; music would play across the school and all the children would rub around their eyes in a carefully prescribed manner, then on with the next lesson. We made another mistake; sometimes we would say to a

child ‘That’s a very good painting.’ Two seconds later the painting was ours. With the children’s work and

all the gifts we received we just managed to close our suitcases for the journey home.

We reflected on what we had seen and what English education could teach China; first our schools are warm

(in both senses) with children’s work displayed and celebrated (we saw little of that in Shanghai). Second,

we teach children according to their ability and have varied work for different groups of children; third we

saw no individual teaching or teaching of special needs - we are rather good at that. We can certainly learn from the whole class teaching and the Chinese can learn from our excellent strategies to teach the whole

class, groups and individuals in one lesson. And we will learn from each other. I signed an agreement with

the Experimental School, Shanghai, to share information about each other’s school; to learn about art, culture, and literature; to let the children communicate by email and to develop an understanding and

appreciation of the two schooling systems.

What a visit I had, what a privilege and it is just the beginning.

Chris Jones, Coltishall Primary School

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Now You See It - Now You Still See It

We have lived on College Close in Coltishall for the last 12 years. One of the

factors that persuaded us to buy our house was the beautiful garden in which we

spend a considerable amount of time working and relaxing. The dominant feature of the garden is a truly magnificent oak tree which must be around one

hundred years old. Not only is it a fine example of the Quercus species but it

also provides food and shelter for a host of wild life, shade in the summer,

quality leaf mulch in the autumn and a certain austere beauty in the winter. So you can imagine our surprise when ‘The man from the council’ came calling to

investigate claims we had cut it down. Unfortunately we were out at the time so

our neighbour was asked if she could show him the proof we had not felled it, which she was only too happy to do.

Now you would think that one would miss a one hundred year old oak and that it would leave a fairly big

gap in the sky. So before calling the council I would want to make sure on my facts. I can only imagine that our over-zealous and anonymous informant is either desperately in need of a new pair of glasses, simple

minded or both!

So to them I say that I have no intention of cutting down this wonderful creation because I like it and it also

has a tree protection order on it. Next time you hear a chain saw first of all look up to see if there is gap on the sky line that was not there before! Also consider these words of Wisdom from William Blake:

The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way.

Some see Nature all ridicule and deformity, and some scarce see Nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, Nature is Imagination itself.

P.S. If you want to tell the Council something - we have just removed a Privet Hedge.

The Mussons

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Coltishall & Horstead Youth Club

The Youth Club has been running now for eighteen months for youngsters from the age of 10 - l6 years old. It started small but has

continued to grow. Contributions from both Horstead and Coltishall

Parish Councils and both Londis and The Pharmacy has helped the youngsters to buy equipment for which we are very grateful.

However, like many other clubs and organisations which rely on

volunteers these are in short supply. If there are any adults out there that think they could contribute we would be pleased to welcome them.

The Youth Club runs every fortnight usually on a Monday at the Social Club from 7.00 - 9.00pm. Please

come along or ring the Secretary, Doreen Snelling, on 01603 737955 for more details. You will be most

welcome.

Nigel Haines, Chairman

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The Broadland Patient and Public Involvement Forum

The Forum will be holding a meeting in public from 4.45pm - 6.45pm on Tuesday 28

th June at the Trinity Church in Thorpe Marriott. Topics

that the Forum is currently looking into include the Out of Hours Service

and care for the elderly.

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting to contribute

their views on these, or indeed any other issues related to health services

they might wish the Forum to address.

For an Agenda, details of future meeting dates and for further information please contact Sara Cuttler on

01603 774325 or by e-mailing sara.cuttler@nvsppifso.org.uk.

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Coltishall Then and Now

Where to start? Well, to begin with, this week I've chosen a couple of Pictures of Horstead. The one on the

front cover is of Horstead Mill pond being fished by a Man and Boy eagerly assisted by Tiddles the Cat.

The picture looks too perfect; was it posed or were they genuine locals, does anybody know their real names?

The picture below is of a ‘Rustic Bridge’ in Horstead around 1905; does anybody know where this was, and

what happened to it? Who was the Lady?

Going back a couple of months, I started off by doing a piece on Tailor Page. Since then, Roger Collins

from White Lion Road lent me a copy of ‘When Wherries Sailed By’ by Olga Sinclair. Olga talks about

Willie Wilson remembering swimming in the River, ‘I remember little Mr Page the Tailor, especially well, because he could do a somersault when he dived into the river.’ Roger also recalls his Aunt Hettie hanging

out her washing on the common as in last week’s second photo.

Mrs Lain of Church Close also wrote me a lovely letter about some of her memories, saying she used to live in one of the cottages in the picture and some of the washing could have been hers, as she used to hang it

there on a Saturday. She also mentions Mrs Hilling who used to keep a cockerel on the common for

Christmas. Mrs Lain has also put names to some of the shopkeepers in the picture; ‘the people in the

Chinese Restaurant were Mr and Mrs Guyett who had two daughters. Mrs Guyett had a sweet shop next to the road, Mr Guyett had a hair dressing shop across the Yard. The other shop next to the White Horse, now

Bridge House, was a Harness Maker’s shop owned by a Mr Hum’ Mrs Lain wrote of some of her other

memories which I will use in future articles. One of which is quite juicy; I'm not sure if I'll be allowed to print it. I will just have to see what kind of encouragement I get.

I also asked if anybody had any memories of the Fair being held on the common; several people including

Neville Andrews and Peter Croot have mentioned this. Peter can remember it being there in the 60s with a Cake Walk and Swinging Boats. Can anybody go further back than this? The Fair was owned by Rhubarb

Underwood. Where does a name like that come from? When I was a boy I was told for many years that I

came from a Gooseberry Bush (no wonder I'm so confused), is there any connection?

Also many thanks to Fred Bruce, for letting me have an excellent set of photos, some of which will appear in future articles.

Please keep the information, pictures and letters coming; the response so far has been fantastic. As usual I

can be contacted at the below: 01603 738361 or info@hedgesbandb.co.uk or The Hedges, Tunstead Road Coltishall NR12 7AL.

David Alexander

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Extract From an Open Meeting of Coltishall Parish Council Held in the Village Hall, Rectory Road on Monday 18

th April 2005

Nigel Haines: A letter was received from Nigel Haines resigning as parish councillor. It was accepted with regret, and Chairman Gilly Riley thanked him for his stirling contributions to the parish over the past years.

Appointment of Clerk: The position had been advertised and, there being only one letter of application;

Barbara Elvy was duly appointed as clerk.

Tarmac: A copy of the formal document has been received, and is available for perusal in the Pharmacy. It

was noted that Horstead parish has not yet received their copy, and County Councillor Shaun Murphy

advised that the 28 day statutory period will not commence until all affected parishes have received them.

Traffic assessments take no account of the increase in heavy vehicles since the last survey, and it was felt that a public meeting would be useful.

Police Report: From 1st January to 31

st March 2005. 11 reported crimes, including one burglary, 3 thefts, 2

criminal damage and 2 assaults.

Chairman’s Report: The Chairman thanked all councillors for their efforts and commitment during the

past year, which has proved to be somewhat challenging. Mr Mallett resigned as Chairman last year, and

Mrs Hayes resigned as clerk. Traffic continue to be major issues in the village, and the police have undertaken a stop and educate exercise. It was noted that most offenders are village people, so the solution

to speeding is largely in our own hands. Our parish council is one of only two represented at the RAF Task

Force meetings looking at the future use of the base following its closure in 2006, allowing the parish some

influence, however small, over events on our doorstep. Audit Commission and Charities Commission returns have been brought up-to-date. Mrs Thrussell has worked hard as allotments Chairman, and thanks

were given to Mr Michael Spinks and the planning committee, Mr Harding, who attended to footpaths

matters, and Nigel Haines for highways work. We look forward to the coming year, when we shall build on the progress made last year.

Allotments: Rachel Thrussell reported that 47 allotments are currently let, with 13 spare. The rent has been

held at £8. It is hoped to arrange a skip at the Rectory Road gate for later in the year. A dog has been taken onto the allotments, and as this is not permitted, it was hoped that this will not recur.

Planning: There had been 44 planning applications during the year, of which 30 were ‘no objections’ and

14 were ‘objections’. The development at the old London Tavern site has been passed.

Coltishall Commons Management Trust: Mr Wheeler reported that the Broads Authority has funded repairs to the deep split which had appeared on Lower Common. The area around the sub-station on Upper

Common is to be tidied up.

Tree Wardens: A report was presented by Peter Croot, who thanked all those involved with the maintenance and conservation of the trees, orchard, and churchyard. He is very happy to advise parishioners

on tree matters.

Next Monthly Meeting: Monday, 4th July 2005, 7.30 pm, Village Hall, Rectory Road, Coltishall.

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Did you realise that bottled* water costs twice as much as petrol, three times as much

as milk and ten thousand times as much as tap water?! Tap water is perfectly safe to drink (despite what the advertising says) - and you’ve already paid for it!!

*Let’s not forget the 1.5 million tonnes of plastic that goes into making the bottles

every year.

Eco-Warrior

Link: www.greennature.com

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Coltishall Parish Council Extract of Minutes of Annual Meeting Held In the Village Hall, Monday 9

th May 2005

Minutes of Annual Meeting 21st June 2004: Accepted as a true record, and signed.

Matters Arising: None.

Chairman’s Report: Congratulations were offered to Shaun Murphy on his re-election. Letters have been

received from the CCA concerning its proposed handover to the parish council. It was agreed that no action

will be taken until accounts for the CCA have been examined, and all potential issues investigated.

Councillors were asked to consider risks associated with their own duties, so that proper risk assessments may be formulated.

Police Report: There were 55 reported crimes during the twelve months up to 30th April, including 11

burglaries, 19 thefts, 12 assaults and two arson offences. There were 13 road traffic collisions, and the police took 250 calls from the public.

Allotments: Let - 48, spare - 12. The tap at Rectory Road has been replaced. A skip is to be requested for

August at the Rectory Road gate.

Highways and Footpaths: Representations regarding traffic and parking problems have been made to

Highways, who do not perceive there to be any pressing problems in Coltishall. The seat has been installed

outside the pharmacy, thanks to Chris Oakes. The police are to requested to make speed check on the

Hautbois Road, as speeding levels have increased.

Planning: Two applications received since last meeting - single storey garage block at the Old Maltings,

Anchor Street was approved, and that for 19 Westbourne Road is in circulation.

Election of Officers:

Michael Spinks has elected to stand down as both Vice-Chairman and chairman of the Planning Committee.

The Council now comprises:

Chairman: Gilly Riley Vice-Chairman: Andrew Murdo

Planning: Chairman Andrew Murdo, Cath Cushion, Rachel Thrussell Michael Spinks, Doreen Snelling

Highways and Footpaths: John Harding

Allotments: Rachel Thrussell Youth Representative: Doreen Snelling

Tree Wardens: Peter Croot, Brian Abbs, Alan Spinks

Grants: Doreen Snelling Coltishall Commons Management Trust: Michael Spinks, Alan Spinks, Gilly Riley

Internal Auditor: Paul Austin

Vacancy: As there is a vacancy on the council, applications are invited from interested parishioners to join

the council. Please write to Gilly Riley, The Limes Wroxham Road, Coltishall NR12 7EA.

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St John’s Community Nursery

In March it was announced that central funding for St John’s Community Nursery, Hoveton, is being reduced from September.

For many years, 3 and 4 year olds from all over the Broadland community

have benefited from learning the Foundation Stage Curriculum under the

excellent qualified teaching staff at St John’s.

Now, a separate organisation, including local parents, is working in

partnership with St John’s school to try to maintain the existing subsidised

provision and to provide extra child care between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.

As numbers may become limited, if you think you would like your child to be able to use the nursery or the

extra hours please contact Cathy Wilson on 01603 783931 or Joanne Buckley on 01603 783912.

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Extracts from Minutes of Annual Parish Council Meeting

Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Council Held in the Tithe Barn on Wednesday 11

th May 2005

Election of Officers: Councillor Brighton and Councillor Benton were re-elected as Chairman and Vice-

Chairman respectively. Councillors Duckworth, Lawrance and A Watts, plus the Chairman were elected to

the Planning Committee. The Finance Committee was re-elected ‘en bloc’ - Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Councillors Lawrance, Sheldrick and B Watts.

Playing Field: A certificate was issued for a further 12 months following an inspection on 12th May by the

Safety Inspector from Norfolk County Services. One of the swing seats will, however, need replacing in the near future.

B1354 Buxton Road: Following temporary repairs, Highways had intimated that permanent repairs would

be carried out by the end of the month. The verge would be marked with a white line and in places kerb

stones installed, which should prevent further damage.

Rectory Road: Wheelchair crossing point - Highways would erect wooden marker posts each side of the

dropped kerb together with white lines, which should prevent inconsiderate parking by motorists.

Amenity Skip: This would be available on 4th and 5

th June 2005 in the Lay-by, Rectory Road, Horstead

(See poster in Parish notice board for conditions).

Mill: The Council still awaits developments regarding the re-surfacing of the car-park. The Clerk had

received a report of a dead Otter on the Mill platform. Unfortunately the carcass was not recovered in order

to establish cause of death. Work on the information boards by the Broads Authority is progressing.

Police Report: Enquiries into the damage to the Green Lane parish notice board had, to date, failed to

identify the culprits.

Planning Applications: Tarmac: Following a lengthy discussion, it was agreed the Council would object to the latest application, on

the same grounds, consisting of 10 detailed objections, as previously, with the additional requirement for a

further traffic survey. It was felt, that since the opening of the two quarries West of the village, there had been an increase of traffic on the B1150, Norwich Road. The date for the hearing before the County

Planning Committee, has not been fixed, September being a possible date.

Stanninghall Farm Barns: Following a site meeting, with the proposed developer, attended both by

Councillors and Residents from Stanninghall, it was agreed that the Council would have no objection to the application, however, a rider was proposed:- That any subsequent developments should be undertaken in a

sympathetic manner.

Frimstone Quarry: Mayton Wood - Following a site meeting, attended by both interested Parishioners and Councillors, it was agreed No Objections would be raised to the proposal which involved the sorting of

recoverable building materials on site, and only two extra vehicle movements, per day.

Next Monthly Council Meeting: Wednesday 8th June 2005.

Preliminary Notice of Vacancy Clerk to Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Council

A vacancy will occur in March 2006 when the present holder of the post terminates their employment. The

ideal applicant will have Local Government or secretarial background, with a knowledge of IT,

administration and basic book-keeping skills together with a willingness to attend training courses

appropriate for parish officers.

The job description includes organising and attending council meetings (12 per annum), taking, preparing

minutes and as the responsible officer, handling all communications and enquiries on behalf of the council.

Salary will be in accordance with Local Government Salary Scales based on 10 hours per week approximately (paid pro-rata) plus travelling allowances as appropriate. Provision of office accommodation

will be subject to negotiation.

To register your interest in being considered for this position, please write to the Vice Chairman, C/o

Landfall, Norwich Road, Horstead, Norwich. NR12 7EQ.

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Extract from Minutes of Annual Parish Meeting Held in the Tithe Barn on Friday 6

th May 2005

Mill: It was agreed that the ‘Mill Project Team’ should be disbanded now that work on the Mill site was

nearing completion. Responsibility would now rest with the Council. A vote of thanks was passed to all those involved in the project, in particular Mr M Clarke and Mr M North. It was understood Mr Clarke

would still keep a watchful eye over the site.

Police Report:

26 reported crimes. 3 reports of Common Assault, 9 reports of Theft, 7 reports of Criminal Damage, 1 report of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (ABH), 4 reports of Burglary (Non Dwelling), 2 reports

of Theft from Motor Vehicle.

The Force Control Room received 126 calls relating to the Parish, ranging from reporting crime to providing useful information to the Police to enable the best possible level of service to be provided to the Parish.

There were also 8 Road Traffic Collisions reported during this time.

Again, given the time of year and the fact that the weather is getting better and the days longer, I would continue to ask residents to remain vigilant with their home security. An open window may bring relief

from hot weather but it can also be taken as an invitation by the less law abiding people in society

Should you wish to contact me I can be reached at Acle Police Station by phone on 01953 424242, by fax on

01493 333160, by e-mail on patersons@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.

Poors Land Trustees Report:

The Trust’s income for the financial year ended 31st March 2005, was £8,076. Apart from a comparatively

small amount raised from land rents and Building Society interest, this income was received in quarterly payments from investments which today are valued at about £140,000.

In using this income, the primary purpose of the Trust is to provide financial aid to any parishioner who is in

need. Village activities may also benefit, but only if funds are not needed, at that time, for the Trust’s main purpose.

Just under £1,000 was given in personal grants, £250 to the Tithe Barn, £1, 463 to the village church, and

£500 to the Parish Council. The grass and hedge cutting service for those unable to do the work themselves,

cost over £3,000.

The total expenditure for the year was £7,567. This left a surplus, which, when added to the amount already

held in the Building Society, made a held balance at the end of March of £3,556. This is an unusually high

amount, but it had been accumulated to allow for certain regular commitments which were due in the following month. I can tell you here, going beyond the period of this report, that today’s balance is, in fact,

less than £1,500.

The trustees have met regularly throughout the year, and for the time being they are Barry Benton, John

Neville, Gillian Bunn, Charles Thacker, Michael Blackburn, Margot Miller, and myself. It is to any one of these trustees that a request for help can be made by anyone living in the parish. All requests are dealt with

in strict confidence, and no names appear in the annual accounts presented to the Parish Council of the

Charity Commissioners.

The Trust’s income is assured, and there is nothing to suppose that the trustees will not be able to continue to

work for the benefit of this village community.

That ends my report for the financial year ended 31st March, and I now hand in a copy of the accounts.

May I once again go beyond this report and say something about the grass and hedge cutting service which

has been provided by the Trust. You may have read in the Marlpit that this service has been suspended. For

some years now, Alan Watts and Brian Eastoe have done this work, and they have done it very well. They

have worked hard, and they have done a very good job. Unfortunately it has become a bit too much for dear old Alan, and Brian has been advised to take things a bit easier. I would like to place on record my thanks

for what they have done, and I am sure those of you who have benefited from their help will join me in

wishing them well. I have received enquiries from one or two people who may be interested in taking on the work, and I hope the service will start again fairly soon.

Thank you.

Brian Lloyd Chairman

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Tithe Barn Report:

The Tithe Barn has now complied to all the requirements that are needed for the disabled, and at last we have finished all the major projects and hope it leaves us with just the maintenance from now on. As ever,

normal running costs are rising each year, we estimate this to be £100 per week before we break even, our

bookings seem quite steady and, with the regular bookings, we keep our head above water.

We have also received monies from the Poors Land Trust which is very much appreciated. To help our funds we have been running regular bingos and table top sales and hope to run more in future.

My appeal for more committee members has brought in 2 new members who I hope will manage the Barn

alongside the present committee; as this is my last year in office as Chairman and committee member.

Glen Gould Chairman, Tithe Barn Committee

Citizens Advice Bureau Report:

Once again the Parish Council generously donated to the Bureau to support the service there (North Walsham and District). Central government do not fund Citizen’s Advice Bureaux therefore finance

remains a priority issue because the main core funding is granted annually from both Norfolk County

Council and North Norfolk District Council, augmented by donations from many town and parish councils.

Outreach facilities are gradually being introduced where suitable accommodation can be found and telephone advice availability is also being offered as an alternative to face-to-face interviews. If funding can

be obtained, there are plans to develop a mobile service in the future.

The national statistics for 2004 record nearly 6 million problems were resolved by trained volunteers.

Every CAB is an independent charity working in the community giving free, impartial and confidential

advice to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Kate Lawrance

TARMAC: See Parish Council Minutes 11th May 2005.

Resignations: Both the Clerk and Chairman formally announced their resignations from April 2006. It had been agreed the position of Clerk should. in the first instance, be advertised in the Marlpit.

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Coltishall & Horstead WI

Hearty congratulations were extended to the team of ladies who won first price in the ‘Table Decorating’ competition. Their efforts were on show in the hall for all the

members to admire. Also on display was the tableau for the Colonel Cator Cup, which

had not been so successful, never-the-less the team of ladies had all worked very hard and produced a superb interpretation of the theme ‘90 years of WI’. Daphne Knights

gave a report on the AGM held in St Andrews Hall. In the presence of the Lord Mayor

delegates heard about increased membership and that £175,000 had been raised through

the sale of donated jewellery for the Macmillan Society. The speaker, Peter Cook, spoke about the ‘Life of Nelson’.

There was plenty more information in the business meeting, opportunities for outings to other institutes, a

trip to the Cromer Pier show in September and for budding poets to show their talents in a Poetry competition, the themes being ‘Women’ and ‘This Norfolk’.

As the speaker was unable to attend, the President opened the meeting to all members to air their views and

opinions on the activities of the Institute. A very frank and lively debate followed raising many issues from

the format of the evening to fund-raising ideas and ways to advertise the meetings. Ladies were also asked to use their creative skills and make ‘story boxes’ out of shoe boxes for use in the local primary school.

A small quiz followed and everyone agreed it had been a great opportunity to meet new friends and have an

informal chat. During refreshments there was a chance to buy a range of items that are available in WI head office.

The next meeting on Wednesday 15th June will be ‘Hat Francine’, a chance to be a fashion model for the

evening. Please come along; it’s a delightful way to spend a summer’s evening.

Judi

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Report of the Meeting of Coltishall & District Branch Royal British Legion Held on Monday 9

th May 2005 at the Red Lion Public House

The Chairman, Mr Bob Jennings, took the opening and Exaltation. There were 7

members in attendance.

Bob Jennings reported on the annual re-dedication of Group 5 with a service held at

Southrepps on Sunday 8th May.

Mrs Margaret Montgomery, our welfare worker, is still in hospital, following a relapse,

so we once again send her our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

The following events are planned in the County this year where everyone is welcome to attend. Please

contact Bob for further details.

Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30

th June - Royal Norfolk Show with the parade of Legion Standards on the

30th. They will also take part in the closing ceremony on the 30

th.

Sunday 3rd

July - Parade and Cathedral Service in Norwich to start the Veterans’ Week to commemorate the

60th Anniversary of VE and VJ days.

Sunday 10th July - ‘Sixty Years On’ is a tattoo to be held at Bayfield Hall, near Holt.

Saturday 27th August - Poppy Race day at Newmarket. Tickets booked early through the Branch receive a

very good discount.

The next Branch meeting, in the Red Lion, will be on Monday 13th June. All members or potential members

are very welcome.

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The last time it happened was on the 2nd

December 2003 in Scarborough. No, this is not a sad confession

but the date of the debut of one of the lesser known Ayckbourn plays. Lesser known because since that date it has not been performed anywhere - professionally or by amateurs. So, it is with great pleasure and some

pride that we announce ‘My Sister Sadie’ by Sir Alan Ayckbourn will be performed at the Tithe Barn,

Horstead on Wednesday 20th July, Thursday 21

st July and Friday 22

nd July at 7.30pm. This is a fantastic

coup for the players as Gay had to apply directly to the author himself for permission to perform the play which, incidentally, is not even published as a play so the cast are working from books not a script! The

play will be performed in the round with special sound and lighting effects, so it will be a treat for all those

who come to see it. Certainly a first for Horstead. I cannot reveal too much about the plot as this would ruin your enjoyment, so I shall just wet your whistles by telling you that it is set in modern times and is neither a

comedy nor a drama but a ‘gentle’ play (quotation by kind permission of the director). Those that have

heard the play read though say that they enjoyed it very much and one cast member says he finds it

‘puzzling’ even though he's in it - but that's Brian for you! The younger element of Horstead may like to note that three of the cast are under the age of 23 so please come along and watch and perhaps you will be

inspired to join our happy little band.

Tickets will be available from Carol & Charles White on 737665. DON'T MISS IT!

Diary Dates

4th June - Cynthia 01263 73285. BBQ. 3.00pm onwards bring your own BBQ food and drink. Please let

Ros/Cynthia know by 21st May of attendance.

25th & 26

th June - Store Room Tidy. Please come along and help clean out the Barn store.

3rd

August - Margot Miller. Tel 737176. Social evening.

15th September - Carol and Charles. Tel 737665. Social evening.

Well, I think that is all the excitement I can take for now. Until next month . . . Cheerio!

Wizz Tel. 261415

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From the Post Office

eBay. Do you know what it is? Or what an eBayer is for that matter? eBay is an

online auction service that is an excellent way to buy and sell a huge range of

articles. Anyone can do it; it’s not that difficult, and it’s a great way to get some cash for a lot of unwanted ‘stuff’ that clutters up everyone’s attics, garages and

sheds. You can sell pretty much anything on eBay, although some things do sell

better than others and fetch better prices. But if you’ve got stuff that you don’t

want, can’t be bothered to advertise (and have all the hassle of people ringing up and then haggling over the price) then eBay is a great solution.

What’s this got to do with the Post Office. Well, the way eBay works is that you put a photograph and

description of the item on the eBay web site. You can specify a minimum price if you want, then it is open for bidding. Anyone interested in buying the item can place a bid, just like any other auction. The auction is

open for a preset period of time, usually 7 days, after which the highest bidder wins the auction. Payment is

by credit card through a clearing service and the seller then posts the item to the buyer (which of course is where we get involved). Buyer and seller need never meet. As a result, we now get a lot of eBayers in the

Post Office (yes, they’re the ones with all the parcels that are always in front of you when you just want to

buy one stamp).

Okay, I know I probably lost half of you when I mentioned web sites and so on, but the whole system really does work very well - and with some surprising results. The other day I sold a teapot for £25 which I would

otherwise have put in a jumble sale.

So how do you get started on eBay? If you have internet access, then simply go to www.ebay.co.uk and follow the instructions. We can help you with advice on postage and packing (important to quote the right

price for P&P), how to send stuff through the mail and what not to send. If you don’t have Internet access or

can’t be bothered to set up all the buyer and seller accounts you need, then come and talk to me - I may be able to help you sell your ‘stuff’ online. And be prepared for the occasional surprise!

Steve Haines, Subpostmaster Tel: 737277, email: steve@unilake.co.uk

PS. We have one or two vacancies for weekday news deliverers. If you are 13 or over (or soon will be) and

would like to earn some money, come and see me, phone or email. We also have vacancies on Sunday morning in the shop and for assistance with the Sunday papers. Call 737277 and ask for Steve for more

details.

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News From The Bell Tower

During April Tony and I visited Malta and whilst there took the opportunity of

looking round St John’s Cathedral in Mellieha. The name being the same we felt

compelled to pay a visit. Whilst there, the bells began to ring and we mentioned to one of the wardens that we were bell ringers in England, and he invited us to go up

to the top of the tower and watch. We found five or six young men ringing the bells,

but not in the way we do, as the bells were fixed and hanging down. The method of ringing was by a rope attached to the clapper which they pulled from side to side.

They needed to be strong young men as they were enormous bells and open to the

elements all year round. They would think our method of ringing was quite

luxurious!

We are due to have a busy fund-raising time now that the weather is getting warmer, hopefully that old

North East wind will have gone by the time you read this. The first event is to be held in the car park at the

Red Lion Public House on Sunday 5th June from 9.00am to 2.00pm. Some members of the bell ringing band

will be on duty at one of the tables to help raise funds. Hopefully, we will have a lovely sunny morning to

bring everyone out.

Then we have a breathing space whilst various members are on holiday etc., but please make a note in your

diary for Saturday 3rd

September from 10.30am to 1.30pm. There will be a Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale at St John the Baptist, Coltishall. There will, of course, be the usual delicious cakes and pastries

etc., for you all to enjoy, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Audrey Weston, Secretary

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Operation Christmas Child

The flower demonstration held at Hainford Village Hall proved to be a very pleasant

evening and £370 was raised for Operation Christmas Child. If anybody is willing to

knit hats, gloves, mittens or scarves for this year’s boxes, now is a good time to start (that is if you haven’t already). One lady told me the other day that she had just finished her

27th hat - I wonder who that could be?

Jill

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Rotary Club of Broadlands

Garden Party to be held for ‘Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’ funds. Brought back by popular demand, Mr and Mrs Andrew Buxton have made their beautiful gardens at Hoveton Hall available for a Charity Garden

Party organised by the Rotary Club of Broadlands. The garden party will be held on the evening of Friday

15th July 2005.

The money raised will go to the charity ‘Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’ which is the

only organisation in the UK training dogs to help deaf people. A hearing dog changes a

deaf person’s life on many levels. Providing practical support by alerting to everyday

sounds, a hearing dog can restore their deaf owner’s sense of security, independence and confidence because they know they’ll no longer miss a phone call, or most importantly,

miss a danger sound like a smoke alarm. It is hoped that demonstrations with ‘Hearing

Dogs’ will be held on the evening.

There will be entertainment from The Vintage Hot Orchestra (Good Time Jazz Band). A Hog Roast will be

on the menu and a licensed bar will also be available selling Real Ale , wine and soft drinks. The fun kicks

off at 6.30pm and there will be a Tombola along with music and dancing and the opportunity to wander round the beautiful gardens and lake. It promises to be a great evening of entertainment for a good cause

and everyone is welcome. Tickets cost £6 in advance or £7 on the night. There will be free strawberries and

cream with every ticket. Tickets are available from: Colin Howard 782067, Richard Mayer 715796,

Wroxham Builders Ltd, Station Road, Wroxham 782931, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

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Wroxham Flower Club The Church Hall, Wroxham, Wednesday, 8

th June, 7.30pm

Tonight Anne Bridge will be demonstrating ‘Summer Concerto’. There will also be a competition entitled ‘Flowers in a Cup and Saucer’ so we hope to have lots of entries for this.

Also there will be a Plant Stall. The sales table will have lots of interesting flower arranging

items at reasonable prices. A cup of tea or coffee and biscuits will be available after the meeting. New members who wish to join are always welcome, you do not have to be a

flower arranger. Please telephone 01603 783677 for more details.

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Homeopathy Home Prescribing Course

This course will enable you to confidently and competently prescribe for:

First Aid: cuts, bumps, bruises, sprains, strains, insect bites etc.

Common Acute Ailments: fever, colds, stomach upsets, earaches etc.

No prior knowledge of homeopathy is required - this course is an opportunity to discover this side-effects

free, effective method of treating illness. It will cover the principles behind homeopathy, what to expect

after giving a remedy and when not to prescribe but to seek conventional medical help. The course will cost

£20 (£10 deposit to book a place) and remedy kits, containing all the remedies covered on the day plus a comprehensive self help guide, will be available to purchase on the day.

Proposed Dates: Wednesday 29th June or Thursday 15

th September, Time 10.00am - 2.30pm

Please call Harriet on the Coltishall Complementary Health Practice number 01603 738553 to find out more and to confirm which date best suits you.

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Colt Jags Under 9’s

On Sunday 23rd

April the Colt Jags under 9’s team were invited to North Walsham to be

presented with the league Sportsmanship award for their age group. The team were

presented with a trophy each and the team shield. This comes at the end of what has been a great season for the under 9’s who have played well and with lots of new members

joining over the year we are looking forward to the end of season tournaments and the

new season starting in September.

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Coltishall V East Harling

We were all very excited to be playing at Carrow Road on the 23rd

April. Our starting

team was Ben Edmunds in goal, James Jefferies and Michael Thompson in defence, me and Jack Gowlett in midfield and Robert Dean up-front. Liam Burke, Tom Peretta

and Thomas Bulley were subs. On throw ins, corners and goal kicks we had to roll the

ball in and centres were drop ball. The halves were 8 minutes long.

At the start of the game no-one had scored until East Harling shot from way out which was unstoppable, 1 - 0 to them. We responded quickly with Robert who shot from the

left hand side and scored to make it 1 - 1. Soon after, I got the ball and tapped it in

from a tight angle on the left hand side of the pitch 2 - 1 to us. Late in the first half East Harling scored to make it 2 - 2.

Half time. Robert, James and Michael went off for Liam, Tom and Thomas Bulley. East Harling started

well and scored quite early in the second half 3 - 2. Jack Gowlett had a close chance which hit the post from

far out. Soon after Jack hit the post East Harling scored to make the score 4 - 2. Near the end of the game East Harling scored with the last kick of the game. Coltishall 2 - 5 East Harling.

Thomas Rackham

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Coltishall V Woodland View, Monday 24th

April 2005

We arrived at Spixworth middle, and their coach flipped a coin and Woodland View

won the toss and choose first centre pass. Straight away they scored. Chloe ‘centre’

passed to me, ‘WA’, who then passed to Charlotte, ‘GA’, and took a shot and scored. Score 1 - 1! It was their centre pass and once again scored. We were losing 2 - 1,

and to make matters worse, they got the ball into the net just before half-time,

although we did take a couple of shots, but missed, making the score 3 - 1; and Joanna was swapped to Natalie.

After half time, Woodland View scored yet another goal, very quickly. It was

Coltishall’s ball, but was caught by the opposing team who took a shot but was saved by Hannah ‘GK’. The ball was passed down to the other end of the court and

Charlotte scored. We were under pressure as they scored twice more. There was

end-to-end action, but no more scores were added.

The final whistle blew, with the score at 6 - 2 to Woodland View.

Kate & Charlotte

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New Solar Training Day

The Energy Team now offers two solar water heating workshops. One for anyone interested in learning

more about how solar water heating works, how they can build their own panels and systems and where they can get the best deal. The other is the tried and tested 2 day installation workshop including a full solar

water heating system, manual and post workshop support. If you are considering buying or installing a solar

water heating system in your home you might make considerable savings by buying your system through the

BroadSol Self-Build scheme with other like minded householders.

For a free information pack on the two courses including background information, self survey and costs

please telephone Paul Bourgeois on 01603 430598 or paul.bourgeois@broadland.gov.uk.

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The Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre Update On Future Retirement of Dr J Thurlow and Dr J Powell

From August 2005, Dr Thurlow and Dr Powell will be reducing to part-time working, and they will retire

from the Practice in April 2006. Dr Morley will be joining the Practice from 1st July 2005, and some

patients of Dr Thurlow and Dr Powell will be transferred to his care.

Dr Thurlow and Dr Powell will continue to look after patients in Hoveton and

Horning. All their other patients living north of the River Bure (Dilham,

Smallburgh, Sloley, Scottow, Tunstead, Beeston St Lawrence, Barton Turf, Neatishead, Belaugh, Irstead) and those in Wroxham, will be transferred to Dr

Morley.

Their remaining patients in other villages south of the River Bure may be transferred to other Doctors in the Practice. The patients concerned will be

notified in due course. The Practice will be recruiting a new Doctor to join, in

April 2006, at which time Dr Thurlow’s and Dr Powell’s remaining patients will be taken over by the new Doctor. Re-registration will occur automatically. No

action is required on the part of patients. Unfortunately, due to these impending

changes, we have to notify all patients that no other internal registration changes

can be actioned between now and next April.

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Reminiscence

Can You Help Others and Me? Over the past few years Reminiscence activities have become widely

recognised as invaluable - some would say essential aspects of a further dimension of care offered to frail elderly people and those suffering from Alzheimer's and Dementia, whether in residential homes, long stay

hospitals or living on their own attending day centres. These are people who, just like us have the same

fundamental hopes, joys and sorrows.

What is Reminiscence? This is a social and creative activity, which can be applied to all ages and people

of all abilities. It gives respect and value to everyone. It is social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional

and spiritual, and it is FUN. It reduces boredom and gives a richer meaning to life.

How does it work? The activity comes from a Memory Box which contains a selection of memorabilia

usually covering the periods 1920's - 1960's. Objects can be household, food and drink, clothing, sport and

leisure, the war years, school, work place, seaside, Royalty, varying pictures, posters, etc.

The objects are used as Triggers - Memory Joggers (Multi-sensory triggers) to stimulate our five senses Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste and Smell. Such objects could be ration books, jelly moulds, washboards, blue

sugar bags, and other bottles, soaps (carbolic etc.) packaging, stockings, tools, cooking utensils, knitting

patterns, dolly pegs, leather money bag, moth balls, buttons, abacus, coins (£.s.d.), post cards, sealing wax sticks, posters, sheet music, newspapers, darning mushroom, clothing, Film stars photographs, etc.

Pictures can be used to talk about larger items, (tin baths, mangles, radio and television, cars, trains, farming,

etc,). These are just a few of 100's of items that can be used. Just one item could stimulate someone to talk who has not spoken for a while. Reminiscence is natural, therapeutic and important, as well as being

satisfying to whatever the persons needs are.

How can you help me? I have recently completed an OCN Reminiscence course and in order to run

sessions within residential and nursing homes I need to make up themed Memory Boxes. This is where I need your help to fill the Memory Boxes. If anyone would be willing to donate any objects, pictures etc,

which are gathering dust and are no longer needed, I would be most grateful. They could be a great benefit

to someone else, just to trigger that memory and start that conversation however long or short.

We all love to Reminisce, whatever age, whether it has sad or happy memories. I am sure I have triggered

plenty of memories already for you as you have been reading this. If you want to know more please contact

me on 01508 494443 or speak to me or my husband Ted at Yelverton Church. Thank You.

Jenny Hall

PS If anyone knows where to get a wrap around apron, the type worn in the in the kitchen in the 40's/50's, please let me know.

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There are only 6 Pitches left for the

COLTISHALL CAR BOOT SALE

at the Red Lion Car Park

on Saturday 4th June 2005 from 9.00am to 2.00pm

In Aid Of Church Funds

To reserve your pitch (priced at £5)

call Peter or Melanie NOW on 737402

FREE car parking in Church field opposite

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Join Us For Tea

Tithe Barn Sunday, 12th June, 2.00 - 5.00pm

Teas Plants Cakes Tombola Games

In aid of Horstead Church Funds

If you would like to help in any way,

make a cake, have some plants to spare, give a Tombola prize or help on the day

phone Sylvia 737915 or Carol 737665

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Table Top Sale Tithe Barn, Horstead

Saturday 18th June, 11.00am - 4.00pm Tables £5

Refreshments Available

To book a table ring Glen or Pauline Gould on 01603 738704 after 6.30pm or weekends

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Music For All With the Taverham Singing Seniors

Come and enjoy music from all the shows and songs that we all love.

To be held at the Salvation Army Hall, Coltishall, on Thursday 23rd June at 2.30pm.

This concert has been arranged by Havergate Social Group but is open to all.

Admission £2 to include afternoon tea. All proceeds to the Salvation Army.

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Tunstead School Summer Fayre Saturday 25th June 2005

1pm to 4pm Tunstead Primary School, Market Street, Tunstead.

Attractions include;

Tombola, Auction of Signed Norwich City Football, Cake and home produce stall

Teddy Tombola, Plant stall, Bouncy Castle

Refreshments and BBQ

Win a luxury hamper and many family day out prizes in our raffle

A fun filled afternoon for all the family, proceeds going to Tunstead Primary School.

Registered Charity Number 1039818

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What’s on at the Railway Tavern?

We have quiz nights every Sunday night starting around 8.00pm - with a higher lower game too - the pot for

which rolls over weekly if not won - it currently stands at about £75!!

We also have a darts knockouts on Monday nights and Pool knockouts on Wednesday nights, both at 8.30pm and £1 per person winner takes the pot.

Our live entertainment for June is as follows:

Friday 3rd

- Karaoke Saturday 4th - Retrospect - a fabulous new live acoustic duo

Friday 10th - Starlight Karaoke Saturday 11

th - Bell Bottom Tear

Friday 17th - Starlight Karaoke Saturday 18

th - Take Chatt

Friday 24th - Harlequin Karaoke Saturday 25

th - Live Band TBA!!!

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For Sale

Rex Rotary 1225b Copy Printer (Ex Marlpit Printer)

Just over 2 years old.

All Reasonable Offers considered ( 738933

For Sale

Nordic Trac cross-country ski exercise machine, £25 ( 736639

Cleaner Needed

One morning or afternoon a week. Coltishall village. Please ring Mr or Mrs Pank ( 737722.

For Sale

Large Rabbit Hutch with double sleeping area plus Garden Run (fully enclosed) £15 ( 702799

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Wanted

For The Marlpit

Deliverers

Interested? Then please ring any Editor!!

Without all the people working behind the scenes

The Marlpit could not be published!!!

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Commercial Advertisers

For Rates and Information Please Contact Sid Parkin

Advertising Manager

01603 738129 e-mail sid.parkin@themarlpit.com

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Parishes of Coltishall with Great Hautbois and Horstead Sunday Services

5th

June 2nd

Sunday after Trinity

8.00am Holy Communion, All Saints, Horstead Genesis 12: 1-9

10.00am Family Service, St. John the Baptist, Coltishall Psalm 33: 1-12, Romans 4: 13-end Matthew 9: 9-13. 18-26

8th

June

10.00am Midweek Holy Communion, St. John the Baptist, Coltishall

12th

June 3rd

Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Morning Prayer, All Saints, Horstead Genesis 18:1-15. (21:1-7)

10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Coltishall Psalm 116:1,10-17 (or116-17)

11.00am Holy Communion, St John the Baptist, Coltishall Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8

19th

June 4th

Sunday after Trinity

9.30am Holy Communion, All Saints, Horstead Genesis 21:8-21

10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Coltishall Psalm 86:1-10 (16-17)

11.00am Morning Prayer, St John the Baptist, Coltishall Romans 6:1b-11 6.30pm Evening Prayer with Healing, Holy Trinity, Great Hautbois Matthew 10: 24-39

26th

June 5th

Sunday after Trinity

9.30am Morning Prayer, All Saints, Horstead Genesis 22:1-14 10.00am Sunday School, Church Room, Coltishall Psalm 13

11.00am Holy Communion, St John the Baptist, Coltishall Romans 6:12-end

Matthew 10:40-end

The above are correct to the best of my knowledge as ‘ The Marlpit’ goes to print. Please accept my

apologies for any incorrect information.. Sylvia Coward

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Our meetings at 11.00am and 3.00pm on Sunday 5th June will be led by Major Pamela

Fear from Hartlepool. All are welcome as you are any Sunday - you do not have to

wear uniform or belong to the Salvation Army to attend our meetings - why not give it

a try?

The Cameo Club (open to all ages) in June will take place Mondays 6th, 13

th, 20

th and

27th commencing at 2.30pm. Enquiries contact Anne Beaver - 737326.

Mini-Market with Light Refreshments (good quality clothing, bric-a-brac, etc) will be

held on Tuesdays, 7th and 21

st June from 9.30am till 11.30am. (Tel: 01603 737326).

Coffee Morning will be held on Tuesdays, 14th and 28

th June from 9.30am till 11.30am. Why not come

along and enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea!) and a chat?

Luncheon Club will be held each Wednesday in June at 12.30pm EXCEPT for 1st June. If you know anyone

who would benefit from attending this Luncheon Club (transport can be arranged) or if you would like to

attend yourself, please contact Envoy on 737152.

We will be having a Barbecue on Saturday 18th June at 1.00pm on the Patio at the Salvation Army Hall - £3

to include food and drink. Please contact Daphne Blake on 736774 if you would like to come.

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Ecumenical Songs of Praise in June will be held on Sunday the 26th

at 6.30pm - this is open to anyone and

you would be made very welcome. Come along and sing your favourite hymn.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP in June will take place on Monday 27th at 8.00pm when we will be having a

Strawberry Supper at a cost of £1 - please let me know if you are able to come so we know how many to

cater for. Our meetings are very friendly and informal and are open to any lady - you do not have to belong

to the Salvation Army to attend. (Tel: Sue Blackburn - 737495 for more information).

A Coffee Evening with Bring and Buy and Cake Stall will be held at 81 Arthurton Road, Spixworth, on

Tuesday 28th June commencing at 7.00pm - admission 50p which includes Tea/Coffee and Biscuits. Please

come along and support this evening, the proceeds of which will be for the work of the Salvation Army in Coltishall.

PLEASE NOTE - our Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 9th July from 11.00am - 3.00pm and our

Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday 19th November from 11.00am - 2.00pm.

Sue Blackburn

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Services

June

Sunday 5th Meetings at 11.00am and 3.00pm led by Major Pamela Fear

Sunday 12th

Meetings at 11.00am and 3.00pm

Sunday 19th

Meetings at 11.00am and 3.00pm

Sunday 29th

Meeting at 11.00am

Ecumenical Songs of Praise at 6.30pm

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Salvation Army Diary

June

Monday 6th

Cameo Club at 2.30pm Tuesday 7

th Minimarket with Light Refreshments 9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday 8th

Luncheon Club at 12.30pm

Monday 13th

Cameo Club at 2.30pm Tuesday 14

th Coffee Morning 9.30am-11.30am

Wednesday 15th

Luncheon Club at 12.30pm

Saturday 18th

Barbecue at 1.00pm - £3 includes food and drink Monday 20

th Cameo Club at 2.30pm

Tuesday 21st Minimarket with Light Refreshments 9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday 22nd

Luncheon Club at 12.30pm

Monday 27th

Cameo Club at 2.30pm Monday 27

th Ladies Fellowship Strawberry Supper at 8pm - £1.

Tuesday 28th

Coffee Morning 9.30am - 11.30am

Tuesday 28th

Coffee Evening with Bring & Buy and Cake Stall - 7.00pm at 81 Arthurton Road, Spixworth - Admission 50p

Wednesday 29th

Luncheon Club at 12.30pm

Saturday 9th July Summer Fayre - 11.00am - 3.00pm

Saturday 19th

November Christmas Fayre - 11.00am - 2.00pm

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Floodlighting for St John the Baptist, Coltishall

Week Commencing In Memoriam Sponsor

June 5th

Frederick Francis David & Judy Francis

June 5th

Dorothy & William Groom Jill

Celebration Roger & Sarah Webb & Family

May 29th

Sarah’s 40th

birthday

June 5th The Birth of Adam David Christian Johnson

18th May 2005

Jill & Michael

If you would like to sponsor the floodlighting in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate an occasion such as

a wedding, a wedding anniversary, a birth, a special birthday, a baptism or anything else, please contact Jill

Blackburn - Telephone 737442.

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News From All Saints Horstead

The following have been elected to serve as Church Wardens: Mrs Carol White and Mr Richard Gurney. A

list of PCC members can be found in the church porch.

Fund Raising Dates Saturday 4

th June Table Top Sale, Red Lion car park, Coltishall

Sunday 12th June Join us for Tea, Horstead Tithe Barn, 2.00 - 5.00pm

Teas, Plants, Tombola, Cakes, Games

Saturday 18th June Horstead Tithe Barn, Table Top Sale

Sunday 3rd

July Teas / Stall, Heggatt Hall, main event in aid of St. John Ambulance.

Church Roof

The Fabric committee is grateful for the offer from Mr Davies to join us and is on track to submit our application to English Heritage this June. We send our best wishes to Daphne Knights in her present

incapacity and wish her a speedy recovery.

Churchyard A big Thank you to Alan Watts for all his past work in our churchyard. Although Alan is no longer able to

continue, the churchyard will continue to be looked after by Mr Eastoe.

Conservation Areas

Several people joined Dr. Leaney on Saturday 14th May in the churchyard. He came to review these areas

and update his report. He expressed again his sincere apologies for missing the meeting held in the Tithe

Barn in October last Year. He was very pleased with the areas which looked lovely in the May sunshine.

The buttercups, meadow saxifrage and speed well made a beautiful splash of colour amongst the finer grasses. These are doing well because of the more active management (the summer and autumn cuts) over

the last two or three years. Photographs and information are being compiled to be on display in the church

porch for those interested. It is certainly worth taking a walk through the churchyard while it is looking so good, the ox-eye daisies are making a good come back and will be in flower soon.

Interregnum

Please contact the Church Wardens, Carol White and Richard Gurney or our Rural Dean Rev’d Branson on

01263 733871 during this time.

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Horstead Church Roof

We have a lovely Church in the Parish of Horstead but unfortunately the

roof is in desperate need of re-tiling, and it’s my Church, and yours, so can

we help?

A house-to-house collection will be made in Horstead during June, selling

the tiles for the roof, which are priced at a donation of £1 each and you can

purchase any amount of tiles up to a maximum of 26,000!

We will also be holding various events which we hope you will support through the year, so see below.

The Church is for the whole community and not just the regular congregation who go to Church each

Sunday, therefore we all need the Church at some point in life, i.e. Christenings, Weddings, and Funerals, so the support is needed to make sure the Church is there when we need it.

Thank you for reading this notice and, hopefully, helping our Church. We look forward to seeing you at our

Church Roof Events.

For your diaries:

Thursday 23rd

June, 10.00am - 12.00noon, Coffee Morning, Tithe Barn

Thursday 28th July, 10.00am - 12.00noon, Coffee Morning, Tithe Barn

Saturday 3rd

September, Quiz with Ploughman’s Supper

Saturday 15th October, Dance

Daphne Knights & Nora Hall For All Saints, Horstead

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The Salvation Army

Barbecue

Saturday 18th June, 1.00pm

£3 - Includes Food and Drink

Proceeds to Coltishall Salvation Army

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Coffee Evening With Bring and Buy and Cake Stall

at

81 Arthurton Road, Spixworth

Tuesday 28th June, from 7.00pm

Admission 50p – includes tea/coffee and biscuits

Proceeds To Coltishall Salvation Army

All Welcome

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Crunch Questions

Tom Chapman, Pastor of Surrey Chapel in Norwich, will provide some answers to these important questions in a series of three meetings to be held at the Salvation Army Hall in Coltishall (by kind permission)

How on earth . . . . can you explain suffering? Thursday 9th June

can you trust the church? Thursday 14th July

Meetings will commence at 8.00pm. All are welcome - refreshments will be provided. Enquiries to Norwich 738602.