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The Marlpit Annual CollectionThe annual collection is here again. You should receive an envelope togetherwith your copy of the May issue and we do hope that you will feel able to makea contribution towards the cost of producing the paper. If your Marlpit delivererdoes not call, you can either drop the envelope in to the Post Office or call one ofthe Editors whose names appear at the foot of the back page and they willarrange collection.

In most years our advertising revenue plus the contributions received in theannual collection cover the annual costs. Not so in the year to end March 2009when, not surprisingly, we have experienced a drop in advertising income and anincrease in costs. We have a deficit which can be covered from Reserves but wedo need your support. Thank you.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Her Majesty’s Prison Bure

Coltishall Parish Council have been asked to respond to the suggestion by the Prison Services that the nameHMP Bure be used for the prison on the former RAF Station Coltishall site. They have been asked to respondbefore their next parish council open meeting on the 20th April.

If you have any views on the subject name that you wish upheld please contact the parish clerk' 01508558761 or the Chairman' 737721 or coltpc_webmanager@coltishall.org.uk before 15th April 2009.

Editors: Somewhat late for consultation but we included it to see if any of our readers have anything to say.Please note that names are chosen so that they are not linked with specific local village names etc.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Coltishall Prison

It is felt that there could be justifiable concerns in the area when we read in the media the problems at HMPrison Ashwell over the Easter weekend.

Local residents appear to have taken a fairly relaxed view over the introduction of a Category C prison in closeproximity to the villages. However, at what point does a Category C prison cease to be Category C? If what isclaimed in the press is correct, the Government have been overcoming problems with overcrowding in theprison system by introducing Category B prisoners into a Category C prison.

If such a situation was to arise at Coltishall would the general feeling be as relaxed as it appears to be at themoment? Have we been sold the broad idea of a prison on the basis that it will be Category C and thereforeshould not cause problems, only to find that the authorities will be forced to house Category B prisoners thereshortly after opening. It would be helpful if our local MP Keith Simpson raised the matter in the appropriatequarter, if only to make the decision makers aware that we are aware of a potential problem.

Eric DJ

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HM Prison Service at RAF ColtishallFrom May 2009 we will be advertising on the Prison Service website for the following vacancies:

Operational Support Grades, Administrative, Industrials (Gardens and Site) and Cleaners

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Information WantedI am wondering whether it would be possible to ask if anyone has any information aboutWilliam Addison VC, who was Rector of Coltishall with Great Hautbois from 1939 to1958.

I am researching his life as part of a local book on 10 Victoria Cross Holders of theBorough of Tunbridge Wells, where I live. There may be local people on the Counciland elsewhere who remember or know something about his time in Coltishall.

I am also looking for someone who might be able to take 3 photos for me and emailthem to richardsnow@tiscali.co.uk:

· A picture of the sign reading ‘Addison Close’ showing the wording and a bit of background to put it intocontext. Addison Close is on the outskirts of Coltishall off the North Walsham Road.

· A picture of the Church.· A picture of the desk which is dedicated to Addison, and a copy of any wording that may be attached.

I would be so grateful for any help with this. Incidentally he won his VC on 9 April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat,Mesopotamia. I do hope that you may be able to find someone to help or put me in touch with someone whocan.

Richard Snow

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Friends of Coltishall and Spixworth Surgeries

The Annual General Meeting of the Friends was held on Thursday 26th March 2009 in the Coltishall surgery.As Mr Charlie Smith, the chairman, was unavoidably absent, his annual report was read out by the Vice-chairman, Mrs M Montgomery.

The report consisted mainly of thanks for all the support by the community atlarge and for the help provided by members of the Friends during a verysuccessful year. Table-top sales had been held in both villages, books andjigsaws are now on sale in each surgery, and a very enjoyable and profitableQuiz Night had been held in Coltishall Village Hall in March this year.

With the availability of the funds provided by these events, the Friends havepurchased the following pieces of equipment for the surgeries: a new andupdated ECG machine; two electronic examination couches (one for eachsurgery); modernisation of the defibulator and part of the annual servicing costsof the Cryo machines. A small bookcase was also purchased and installed in theentrance to Coltishall surgery for the purpose of presenting the books andjigsaws, such that they are a lot tidier and more easily viewed prior to selection.We hope that you will appreciate this as the service does provide a substantialamount of our income on a regular basis.

The accounts for the year January to December 2008 showed a nett balance of £2,212.66. Further purchases areplanned for the near future and the details of these will be made known at the appropriate times.

The serving officers of the committee were all re-elected. At the committee meeting held immediately after theAnnual General Meeting, future possible events were discussed, which included a carol service with bell ringersin November or December this year; a walking treasure hunt in Coltishall; sponsored keep fit evening orafternoon lasting not longer than two hours and a quiz night early next year. If you have any ideas which youwould like us to try, please let me know and I will put it to the committee. Finally, a special thank you from mefor making this task more pleasant!

Gisela Revill Public Relations Officer

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Notes from Horstead with Stanninghall Parish Council, April 2009Co-option of Councillor: Due to the resignation of Ian Hall, with effect from 1st April 2009, we now havevacancies for two parish councillors. They will be advertised in the usual manner on the parish notice boards,but if you, or someone you know would like to be considered for nomination, please contact the Clerk forfurther details' 736725.

Police Report: Meetings have been arranged with the local police to discuss crimeprevention in the village with a particular focus on criminal damage on the Mill siteand parking violations. There is a public consultation meeting of the SaferNeighbourhood Action Panel on Tuesday 12th May at the Jubilee Hall in Aylsham at7.00pm. Although the meeting is in Aylsham, the area covered includes Horstead, soif you have any concerns you wish to bring to the attention of the team please comealong. In the meantime, if you would like to speak to anyone from the AylshamSafer Neighbourhoods Team please' 0845 456 4567.

Affordable Housing: The development is underway on Buxton Road of the 8 dwellings to be offered for rentor shared ownership to those who are presently resident in or have genuine connections with the village. Fordetails of eligibility please see the notice elsewhere in this magazine or on the parish notice boards.

Horstead Mill: This is still causing some anxiety: another lifebelt and rope had gone without trace; there hadbeen reports of late night anti-social behaviour; an incidence of anti-social behaviour on 20th March had beenreported to the police but it was not clear whether this had generated any response, or how frequently the areawas being patrolled. The parish council is to ask if the one extra police officer allocated to the area out of theextra 100 for Norfolk will be available to the village as more patrols are definitely needed.

Playing Field: The first phase of the project is near completion. Grants were in the process of being applied forwith the help of Bob Fell from Broadland District Council. The pony on springs / wobbly horse had been sentaway for a repair estimate. Repairs would cost £200 but a replacement would cost in the region of £800. It wassuggested that the repairs be authorised immediately, the cost being taken out of the money already put asidefor the play project. This means that hopefully there will be more equipment available before the end of thesummer.

It was reported that two young lads with two staffies, one brown one white, had been seen exercising their dogson the Playing Field and that someone had also ridden a motorbike on it. It was therefore necessary to put up anew notice without delay, although the present one was still decipherable, so that ignorance could not be usedas an excuse. As any intelligent person should and every responsible dog owner will know, dogs present apotential hazard to children at play. Dog faeces contain a worm, toxicaria canis which can cause blindness tothose who come into contact with it. Unfortunately even dogs which are wormed frequently will carry a traceof it and however careful you are in picking up, some of it will be left behind. Please be more thoughtful andchoose somewhere else to exercise your dog.

Greater Norwich Development Partnership: Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and SouthNorfolk: Regulation 25: This long title refers to ongoing consultations about the future pattern of developmentin and around Norwich. As the council have already reported, two landowners have put forward land fordevelopment in Horstead, one on the north side of Frettenham Road and one on the south side of Buxton Road,where the hedge has been cut down. The council do not believe that the development of either is justifiable.Given the recent development on Mill Road and ongoing in Buxton Road the village has already met its quota.If you would like to know more or voice your opinion, please come to the Annual Parish Meeting on Friday 15th

May where you can see the maps and supporting documents and judge for yourself.

Planning: NCC: Horstead Quarry: Retention of two containers and a bunded fuel store (resubmission ofwithdrawn application C/5/2008/5008): Longwater Gravel Co Ltd. The council did not feel sufficientlyconversant with the technical details enclosed with the application to be able to comment. They neithersupported nor opposed the application.

Fly-Tipping: This is a growing problem costing both the public and local landowners a lot of money to clearup. Unfortunately it seems that the perpetrators are not local, are usually criminal gangs and make a fortune outof other people’s misery. Added to these are smaller numbers who having been turned away from the recyclingcentre, dump in sheer frustration. Either way it is illegal and dangerous. If you see fly-tipping, please report itto Broadland or to the police, with the location, time, and the registration number and make of the vehicle if youcan obtain them without putting yourself at risk.

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Next Meeting: Due to unexpected circumstances the date and time of the this has had to be changed for theadvertised date to Wednesday 6th May 2009 at 7.30pm.

The Annual Parish Meeting: This will be on Friday 15th May, 7.30 pm in the Tithe Barn. Please come andfind out what the parish council does with your money, make suggestions, or have a moan!

Philippa Weightman Parish Clerk.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *News From the Bell Tower

As reported last month we are often ringing at Buxton where Tony is teaching some new ringers the skills ofbell ringing. Three members of the Coltishall Band were there once again and able to help out with ringing forthe funeral of John Barber on 4th April. He was described as a quiet countryman who got things done behindthe scenes and always with a smile.

As he was a bell ringer, his wife Shirley asked if the bells could be rung without muffles and to make a joyoussound, as the service was to be a celebration and thanksgiving of his life. Rounds and call changes were rung,as this is what he always liked to ring, and it did sound lovely, and certainly made it a celebration of all thegood things he did regarding his charity work, especially the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal for the deprivedchildren of other countries. It was requested that we rang as the funeral started, then again as they left thechurch, and one last time during the internment which somehow seemed to lift the spirits on such a sadoccasion. It was quite a long service, but we came away feeling that we had played an important part in thefuneral and that he would have enjoyed our ringing, we certainly hope so.

As you may know during Holy Week there is no ringing of bells across the country, so this gives us anopportunity to hold our Annual General Meeting. Once again everyone seemed very pleased with the team whowere elected last year, and as they were all quite prepared to carry on with their duties, the election of officerstook place. Tony Weston as Tower Captain, Chris. Hill as Deputy Tower Captain, Tony Weston as Treasurer,and yours truly as Secretary.

Many thanks were given to the members who turn up week after week and arealways ready to help out with any situation that arises, such as Dennis Moore andhis wife Jean (the maker of wonderful mouth watering cakes) also to Jenny, Trevor ,and Graham who have make such steady progress during the past year, it is all sovery rewarding to see that our efforts have paid off. We feel very lucky to haveMike Brothers back ringing again after a break, also a Mr John Nutbrown whotravels backwards and forwards to Yorkshire quite frequently but always pops alongto ring with us when he is back in Norfolk again, on Monday evenings and for theSunday service. We do like people to know how much their attendance isappreciated, and we have several visitors on a Monday practise evenings from NorthWalsham, Norwich, Buxton etc., so do please keep coming as we love to see you,the more the merrier.

On that particular note don’t forget that if you feel like taking up a new challenge, and learn a new skill, bellringing may be the answer. The exercise is very good for you (oh yes it is!) all that lovely stretching up etc.,and meeting of new faces, socially we are a very ‘Happy Band of Ringers’. It is only one evening a week,whilst you are learning, and you would be taught on a one-to-one basis, so no need to feel nervous, really Imean it! Just pop along one Monday evening from 7.30 to 9.00pm and sit and just watch what goes on, andthen decide if you would like to give it a try, you will be made very welcome.

Hoping you all had a great Easter weekend, and enjoyed all the lovely spring flowers everywhere, I will say,that is all for now, so enjoy your ringing.

Audrey Weston Secretary

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Coltishall Community Lunch Club Concert

On 28th March Take Note put on a concert interspersed with guitar and piano music.

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The Jubilee PlayersThis last year of productions has been one of our most successful in terms of audiencescoming to see our plays and pantomimes. It is good to feel that what we do for pleasurestill gives enjoyment to those who come to watch us. We have many loyal customers whohave come regularly for many years and it is also great to see new faces amongst thefamiliar ones at each production. We work hard to vary our programme and to stretchourselves occasionally with more challenging scripts.

For the last twenty years, Charles White has looked after all the proceeds of theseproductions and has always ensured that we spend our money wisely! This year, Charleshas finally decided to retire from his role as Treasurer and all the Jubilee Players areextremely grateful for his hard work and generosity. Graham Brakenbury has bravelytaken on the role of treasurer, and he can be sure that Charles will not be far from his sideat the next production as Graham serves his apprenticeship! And don’t worry, Charleswill still be taking your money behind the bar!

Rehearsals are well under way for our Summer production, ‘See How They Run’, the delightful farce by PhilipKing. Gay Lloyd, the Director, (often to be seen followed by Brian, laden down with many carrier bags ofpossible garments), has been busy visiting costume stores and charity shops, hunting down uniforms andclerical dress to create the authentic feel of the 1940s. Just researching and discovering the changes in the styleof clerical collars through the decades has been a fascinating exercise!

The action is set in the 1940s at the home of The Reverend Lionel Toop and his ex-actress wife, Penelope.Whilst Lionel is away, events at the vicarage become confusing and complicated as a succession of visitorsdraw the wrong conclusions about things they see and the people they meet. The true stuff of farce!

Please note that our summer production this year is at an earlier date: Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th June 2009,7.30pm, at the Tithe Barn, Horstead. All tickets £6. Box Office at The Forge, Horstead,' 737665.

New members are always welcome. For further information about any aspect of The Jubilee Players, pleasering our secretary, Ros Chamberlin,' 736287.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *The Barber

One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asks for his bill and the barber replies, ‘I cannotaccept money from you. I am doing community service this week.’ The florist is pleased and leaves the shop.When the barber goes to open his shop the next morning there is a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen roses waitingfor him at his door.

Later, a grocer comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barberagain replies, ‘I cannot accept money from you. I’m doing community servicethis week.’ The grocer is happy and leaves the shop. The next morning when thebarber goes to open up there is a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen doughnuts waitingfor him at his door.

Later that day, a college professor comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to payhis bill, the barber again says, ‘I cannot accept money from you. I’m doingcommunity service this week.’ The professor is very happy and leaves the shop.The next morning when the barber opens his shop, there is a ‘thank you’ card anda dozen different books, such as ‘How to Improve Your Business’ and ‘BecomingMore Successful.’

Then a Member of Parliament comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies,‘I cannot accept money from you. I’m doing community service this week.’ The MP is very pleased and leavesthe shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen Members of Parliament lined up waitingfor a free haircut.

And that illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the Members ofParliament.

Vote carefully!

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CaterpillarsThere is expected to be an increase in caterpillar activity in Norfolk later this month when hundreds of youngchildren take part in Big C’s first ever Caterpillar Crawl, helping to raise funds for the local charity thatsupports people in Norfolk and Waveney who are affected by cancer.

Big C is asking all pre-schools, primary schools andnurseries to help them raise vital funds for people withcancer. Big C will provide fun packs for the schoolsand children to use; in return all the groups involvedcan retain 25% of the sponsor money for their own use.

This is the very first year of the crawl and we hope that as many children’s groups, schools, parents andchildren as possible will join in and host a Caterpillar Crawl to make it a real success!

It’s great fun and you can get involved as much as you like! The launch week for the Crawlis 27th April to 4th May, but, of course, you can hold it any time to suit yourselves. Youdon’t need to stop at a sponsored crawl – the little ones could dress up as caterpillars, theycould join together to become a huge hungry caterpillar or make the longest caterpillar outof coins.

To help with the Big C Caterpillar Crawl, an event which fits in with the national curriculum, why not organizeyour own event. If you would like to register over the phone then please call Les or Jess on' 619900. Tofind out more information before hand then please check out our website on www.big-c.co.uk.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Coming Soon to Horstead With Stanninghall

Homes for Local People that are Affordable

Building work has started on Buxton Road that will result in 8 new homes that will be available to peopleconnected with the parish of Horstead with Stanninghall.

The homes will be: 2 x 2 bedroom bungalows4 x 2 bedroom houses2 x 3 bedroom houses

All will be offered for housing association rent and managed by Victory Housing Trust. The homes areexpected to be completed early in 2010. The homes will be allocated through the Broadland Housing Registerwith priority being given to people who have a connection to the area (not necessarily those highest on theWaiting List). A connection can be that you already live there, that you work there, or that you have closefamily support needs there.

If you are hoping to live in one of these homes it is essential that you are registered on the Housing Register.You can register online at: www.gnhomeoptions.org.uk or you can talk to a member of the Broadland DistrictCouncil Home Options Team' 430501 or 430641. Once you have been accepted onto the Housing Registeryou need to make sure that the Broadland Home Options Team are aware of your connection to the parish.

When the homes are completed people from the Housing Register will need to ‘bid’ (express an interest) for thehome, or homes, they are interested in.

If you have any questions contact the Housing Policy Team at Broadland District Council' 430639 or emailpolicy@broadland.gov.uk.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Hoveton, Wroxham and District Gardening Club

Friday 1st May, 7.30pm, Hoveton Village Hall an illustrated talk by Mr Joe Whitehead,Head Gardener at Salle Hall, one of the places we are going to visit on 3rd July 2009.His talk is entitled ‘Over the Garden Fence’. Sounds intriguing!

Congratulations to Spring Show Winners: Mrs Barbara Appleton, Pam Culley, MrsAlison and Mr Michael Ottaway, Mr Charlie Thacker and Mr Jim Wilson.

New members always welcome. Visitors £1. Pam' 782041 for more details.

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Annual General MeetingNotification is hereby given of an Annual General Meeting

The Coltishall Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity(Also known as the Coltishall Activities and Sports Trust)

To be held at the Coltishall Village HallWednesday, 6th May 2009 at 7.30pm

All user groups and parishioners are invited to attend

Registered Charity No 1121384

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Wroxham and Hoveton Lions Club

Ann Proberesky of The Alzheimer’s Society attended our meeting on Tuesday 10th

March when we presented her with a cheque for £1,500, the proceeds of last year’smobile Tombola. Since then we have received a letter of thanks from TheAlzheimer’s Society.

A donation of £2,000 has been giving to The Nancy Oldfield Trust for a new boatcalled ‘Simba’, which is the Swahili word for Lion.

Horning Mother and Toddler Group received £100 to help to keep them going anda £100 was sent to the NSPCC from the Lions Shop donations draw.

PCSO Lucy ran the Marathon to raise funds for the Wroxham and Hoveton First Responders to enable them tobuy a defibrillator. We donated £100 and will make up any shortfall that may be outstanding.

Our latest Craft Fair made a profit of £421.81 and the Marie Curie collection outside Tesco in Stalham made£356.57.

After our meeting on Tuesday 24th March, a ‘Bring and Share’ supper was enjoyed by all who attended. Thiswas held to meet the need of our own administration account.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Wroxham and District Ladies’ Luncheon Club

We shall be meeting at The Hotel Wroxham in Hoveton at 12.00noon on Tuesday 5th May for lunch followedby a talk by Mr Martin Wynne on ‘From Blue to Red’. New members and visitors are always welcome to joinus for good food and company, and to hear speakers on a wide variety of topics.

Joyce Palmer' 782731 will be happy to give you further details.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Musical ‘May’hem at the Railway

May sees the arrival of big musical names at the Railway Tavern as landlord David Chisnell confirms he isdetermined to make the Railway one of the leading musical venues in the area. “More and more pubs areclosing and there are becoming fewer places for local and international top bands to play in the area,” he says,“At the Railway we’re determined to do all we can to keep live music playing in our area.”

May kicks off with the return of Egypt, regularly voted top rock and blues band in the area. Led by Alan Fishwho has played with everybody from Chuck Berry to the Groundhogs and shared the stage with such musicallegends as The Who, The Rolling Stones and even The Beatles, Egypt have a wealth of musical talent that seesthem seamlessly drift from Hendrix classics to self penned Blues. Perennial favourites at the Railway, anothernight of classic Blues and Rock is eagerly anticipated.

Following on from Egypt are the excellent rock bands White Heat and Voodoo Hand whilst the 23rd sees thelong awaited arrival of top international band Tea. “We’ve been trying to get Tea over from Spain for over ayear,” explains David, “but we’ve never been able to fix a date that fits in with their tours before. To say thatthis is a date that is eagerly anticipated would be an understatement.” The month finishes with the return oflocal Punk band The Killer Tomatoes. “They’re a little different to our usual stuff,” says David, “but they’realways good fun.”

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Pets CornerHave you ever noticed your dog or cat has really smelly breath?!

It is not just because they love to eat those unmentionable things theyfind in the garden, but can actually be a sign of dental infection,plaque and gingivitis.

As they get older, both dogs and cats are prone to developing a degreeof dental disease and one of the first signs is smelly breath and ayellow/brown discolouration of the teeth. As the problems progressyou may notice bleeding gums, excess dribbling or difficulty eating.By this stage it is usually necessary for the vet to have a look andoften remove diseased teeth. It is far easier to prevent these problemsand all modern veterinary practices will have good dental equipmentto descale and polish the teeth back to health - just like humandentists.

You can help your pet before it gets too far by:

1. Feeding dry food2. Brushing the teeth of dogs (honestly - it’s true!)3. Feeding treats specifically designed to encourage healthy teeth and gums4. Asking your vet for a dental check up.

Hopefully you will end up with an award winning smile on your pet and an animal that you are happy to kissagain!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Wroxham Library

Bookstart - Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time

Songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers, parents and carersFirst Tuesday of every month

Next date: Tuesday 5th May 2009, 10.00 - 10.45amNo need to book, just turn up!

Adult Learner’s Week

Tracing Your Family Tree: an introduction for beginners, Monday 11th May 2009, 7.00 - 8.00pm. Learn thebasics of how to trace your family tree using sources from the Norfolk Record Office and elsewhere, includingcensus returns and parish registers.

For more information on Norfolk County Council’s Library Service, visit www.libraries.norfolk.gov.uk

Book Worms and Story Bugs

Thursday 28 May 2009, 2.30 - 3.30pmStories and activities for children aged 7 and under

All children must be accompanied by an adult

For further information contact Wroxham Library' 782560 or email wroxham.lib@norfolk.gov.uk

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Friends of Wroxham ChurchWroxham Scarecrow Convention

Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th May 2009

Maps from Wroxham Church Hall

Refreshments at Church Hall and St Mary’s Church

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Horstead Bowls ClubBy the time these notes are published final green preparation will have been completedand the club will be in action following the start of season roll up on 26th April. Leagueand cup matches start in May so next month it will be possible to report how the club isdoing both in the highly competitive premier division of the NBA league and, perhapsmore interestingly, how we are finding life in our venture into the Norwich and DistrictLeague where we start of in Division 2.

As noted last month the Malcolm Bland Trophy (triples) competition will be held onSaturday 25th July. Entry is open to all (not just club members) and, as usual, entryforms can be obtained by contacting Neville Bland on' 737656.

As ever the club welcomes new members so anybody wanting to play next season is invited to contact DesLeckenby on' 736361. Club sessions are held every Sunday morning at 10.00am and every Wednesdayevening at 6.15pm during the season subject to Club Competitions and a few league matches so why not comealong and have a try with no obligation to join. All you need is soft shoes or plimsolls to use on the green.Everything else is provided.

Bowls is a friendly, intriguing game with a good deal of fun. It is not an ‘old man’s game’ and anyone of anyage will get a lot of enjoyment by taking it up.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Movies at the Railway

Monday 4th May Mirrors - Thriller with Kiefer SutherlandMonday 11th May D. D. D. (Adults only)Monday 18th May Defiance - Thriller with Daniel CraigMonday 25th May Frost/Nixon - Drama with Michael SheenMonday 1st June Slumdog Millionaire - Multi Oscar Winner

Music at the RailwayFriday 1st May Karaoke plus Kara-JokeSaturday 2nd May EgyptSaturday 9th May White HeatFriday 15th May Karaoke plus Kara-JokeSaturday 16th May Voodoo HandSaturday 23rd May Tea (From Spain)Friday 29th May Karaoke plus Kara-JokeSaturday 30th May Killer Tomatoes

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *For Sale: Regency style 7ft dining room table (centre leaf)and 6 chairs (including two carvers) with red stripedinserts. Too small for new house.£50 ovno. Buyer collects (Coltishall). ' 737225.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Barton House Railway

Wroxham, Sunday 17th May, 2 30 to 5 30pm

Admission: £2 for adults and £1 for children coming by road and £3 and £1.50 by boat. More informationfrom' 783569 or www.bartonhouserailway.org.uk.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Crunchy

A lobbyist on his way home from Parliament is stuck in traffic. Noticing a police officer, he winds down hiswindow and asks, “What’s the hold-up?” The policeman replies, “The Prime Minister is so depressed he’sstopped his motorcade and is threatening to douse himself with petrol and set himself on fire. He says no onebelieves he can get us through the credit crunch. So we’re taking up a collection for him.”

The lobbyist asks, “How much have you got so far?” The officer replies, “About 40 gallons, but a lot of peopleare still siphoning.”

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The Churches

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From the Reverend Christopher Engelsen

Dear Friends

A very true phrase is ‘no man is an island’, which the poet John Dunn observed. We all affect one another for good or ill,and are connected in countless ways. It may be that people come from the same village, or share similar interests or views.How we treat the planet here can affect people on the other side of the globe. How we make laws or spend our money alsoaffects the lives of others. For those who believe in Christ, we are all children of the same Heavenly Father, and, even withour individuality, we are one at a very deep level.

Several events happening this month reflect our belonging to one another. Christian Aid Week reminds us of the needs ofothers with its theme this year of ‘Be the Life Blood’.

The help we can give can bring life and quality of life to many. For example, helping to fund a tailoring course rebuildsthe lives of people like Nadia Kabula, in war torn Democratic republic of Congo, a young girl whom lived in poverty withher widowed mother, but now, thanks to Christian Aid, can have her own livelihood. Christian Aid Week is from Sunday10th to Sunday 17th May, and there is a special service at Horstead Church on Sunday 10th May at 10.00am.

Thank you for your support, and thanks to all who collect for Christian Aid.

Also in Horstead, on Sunday 17th May at 11.00am we give thanks for our common heritage of All Saints’ Church. It hasnow been re decorated inside, all thanks to your help and support. Do come and give thanks for what we share and dotogether as a local community.

At Stratton Strawless the Bluebell Days provide a lovely setting to meet others, enjoy the woods and flowers, country teasand stalls, and support St Margaret’s Church.

Where is God in all these things, and in the many other activities we share? He is there as his Holy Spirit, in you, in me,connecting, releasing creative energy and love to bring us to work together, and be at one. He delights in our differentcharacters and ways, but makes us one. We celebrate this gift to us all of the Holy Spirit at the Benefice Service at St.Swithin’s , Stratton Strawless on Sunday 31st May at 10.00am. All welcome.

My best wishes and prayers.

Christopher Revd Christopher Engelsen' 737255

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Worship in the Benefice

3rd May Fourth Sunday of Easter8.00am Holy Communion at All Saints’ Horstead9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Hainford

10.00am Family Service at St John’s, Coltishall11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham

6th May Wednesday10.00am Holy Communion, at St John’s, Coltishall

10th May Fifth Sunday of Easter8.00am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Great Hautbois

10.00am United Christian Aid Service, All Saints’, Horstead - No Service At Coltishall9.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Hainford

11.00am Morning Prayer at St Swithin’s, Frettenham

17th May Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogation)9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Hainford

11.00am Thanksgiving Service For All Saints’ Church, Horstead11.00am Morning Prayer at St John’s, Coltishall11.00am Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham

24th May Seventh Sunday of Easter (After Ascension)9.30am Holy Communion at All Saints’, Hainford9.30am Morning Prayer at All Saints’, Horstead

11.00am Holy Communion Service at St John’s, Coltishall11.00am Morning Prayer at St Swithin’s Church, Frettenham

6.00pm Candlelit Evensong at St Margaret’s, Stratton Strawless

31st May Sunday - Pentecost10.00am Joint Benefice Holy Communion at St Swithin’s, Frettenham

No services at other Churches this day

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Midweek in the BeneficeMondays 7.30pm. Fellowship at Avalon, Stratton Strawless Road, Hainford. 7.00pm Prayers. All welcome. More detailsfrom Cliff Self' 898635. Coltishall Bell Ringer Practice, 7.30pm. More details from Tony Weston. ' 737269.

Tuesday 7.30pm. 3rd Tuesday only. Benefice Singing Group at Church Room, Coltishall.Wednesday, 10.00am. 1st Wednesday only. Holy Communion at Coltishall Church, followed by coffee.Thursday, 10.00 - 11.00am. 2nd Thursday only. Holy Communion and Quiet Prayer at Brook House, Stratton Strawless.Peace, prayer, breaking of bread, fellowship.All are welcome to join us at any of our Services. If you are new to the area or church, do come and join us. For thosewho cannot get to church due to restricted mobility, Holy Communion can be received at home. Please inform me ifanyone would like a visit. Details from Revd. Christopher Engelsen' 737255 or engelsen@btinternet.com.

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Bluebell Days at Stratton Strawless

Once again in 2009, thanks to Pat Wiles, we are able to hold our annual event at Brook House, Hainford Road, StrattonStrawless. The lovely Bluebell Woods at Brook House will be open to the public for three weekends: 25th and 26th April,2nd, 3rd and 4th May, 9th and 10th May 2009. On each of these days the woods will be open from 2.00 - 5.00pm with ourusual stalls of Bric a Brac, Plants, Home Made Produce, and of course teas with homemade cakes and scones. Entry willstill be £2.50 for adults, children under 12 free. Dogs on leads are welcome too. If you have any Bric a Brac you candonate for our stall we will be most grateful. Please contact Vic or Jennie' 754419 or Toz Waddingham' 279235 forcollection or delivery points to be arranged.

Would you like to join in and help? We would love to hear of anyone who would like to join our happy band of helpers onany of the above dates. We need help with car parking, serving teas, clearing up, washing up, etc, as well as help withsome of the stalls. If you would like to volunteer, please ring Vic' 754419, Toz' 279235, or Christine on' 279345.

Here is a heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to all who have helped in the past, as well as all who have volunteered their services yetagain.

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The Salvation Army

Following the retirement of Envoy Gillian Robinson-Brett The Salvation Army in Coltishall has three new Officers(ministers). This is part of The Salvation Army North Norfolk Team Ministry which includes North Walsham, Aylshamand Coltishall. The new Officers are Majors Gary and Rosemary Chatburn (Team Leaders) with Major Janet Bishop asAssociate Team Leader. We look forward to sharing with you within the community of Coltishall in bringing the messageof Jesus Christ along with the churches in Coltishall and outlying districts.

There will be some changes to the original programme with, we hope, new activities emerging. Commencing Sunday 3rd

May The Salvation Army activities are as follows:

Monday 11th and 18th, 2.00pm - Friendship Club - A time of fellowship and worship for everyone.Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th - 10.00am - 12.00noon - Coffee Morning with nearly new sale.Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st - 11.00am - Morning Worship.For more details please contact Majors Gary and Rosemary Chatburn' 01692 402837. Thank you.

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The Salvation Army Lunch Club

Following discussions it has been decided that The Salvation Army Lunch Club in Coltishall will be closed until furthernotice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Thank You

As Envoy here at the Salvation Army, for 10 years plus, I would like to thank all those firstly, who have supported theArmy and myself in God’s work, secondly, those of you who have faithfully attended services, coffee mornings and sales,the Harvest Suppers, the Easter Morning breakfasts and by no means least the Lunch Club. I have felt encouraged, lifted,loved and cared for by you all.

Lastly a very big Thank You to Marion Annette, for arranging such a great afternoon at the Army on 8th April after ourlunch. The Taverham Senior Singers did us proud, and there personal rendering to me was very touching and something Iwill treasure. The gift you all gave me was also overwhelming and I thank all humbly.

I don’t think retirement is to be very restful as it stands at present, and that’s just the way I will like it.

May God bless you all as he certainly has me. With Love.

Envoy Gillian

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Roman Catholic Parish

Sacred Heart Church, King Arms Street, North Walsham Sunday Mass 11.00amSt John of the Cross Church, White Hart Street, Aylsham Sunday Mass 9.00amSt Helen’s Church, Horning Road West, Hoveton Saturday 5.30pm (anticipatory Mass)Parish Priest: Fr David Bagstaff, 4 Norwich Road, North Walsham,' 01692 403258

Parish Website: www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com

St Helen’s Golden Jubilee

To celebrate St Helen’s Golden Jubilee there will be a Flower Festival - open to all - in the church on Friday 1st, Saturday2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May. Everyone is welcome, to enjoy this special occasion with us.

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Churchyard Gift Day

The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council thank all those who kindly contributed to the annual Gift Day to helpwith the maintenance of the community churchyards at Coltishall and Great Hautbois.

Over Easter weekend when the Gift Day was held, donations amounting to about £300 were received and some gifts willbe enhanced by reclaimed tax from the Inland Revenue under the Gift Aid scheme. All donations are very muchappreciated and the sum raised will be a great help towards the cost of grass cutting and tree maintenance.

Further donations are very welcome and anybody wishing to contribute may leave their donation with Revd. ChristopherEngelsen, Mr B Jordan, Mrs M Riley or Mrs A Riseborough.

The areas to be looked after include the old and new churchyards and adjoining meadow at St John the Baptist Church,Coltishall, the area around and adjacent to Holy Trinity Church, Great Hautbois and the churchyard at the ruined Church ofSt Theobald at Great Hautbois.

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Horstead Church News

Special Service of Thanksgiving: Join us to celebrate on Sunday 17th May at 11.00am.There will be a service of Thanksgiving for the repairs and restoration carried out over thelast year.

Sound System: A sound system has now been installed. The money for this was donatedand the PCC is very grateful.

Slide Show: The slide show ‘Images of Broadland’ raised £280 for church funds. Thankyou to Daphne Knights for organizing this event and to her team of helpers.

Church Flowers: Many thanks to everyone who helped on Easter Saturday to decorate and clean the church for EasterSunday. It was a happy and busy morning ending with polished and shining brasses, a tidy church and beautiful flowersready for the service on Easter morning. As usual lilies were arranged in memory of loved ones. Thanks to Mr Doug Kingfor the new board he made to cover the font making it easier to arrange flowers, Mrs. Hall used the new board to make abeautiful arrangement for Easter Sunday.

If you would like flowers in memory of someone or to celebrate a special occasion please contact Mrs Jacqueline Hall'736097. Flowers donated have a card placed beside them and will be listed in the church news if requested.

Church Wardens: Carol White' 737665 and Richard Gurney' 737235.

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Floodlighting for St John the Baptist, Coltishall

Week Commencing In Memoriam Sponsor

3rd May Mary Paterson of Stranraer (May 2nd) Peter & Margaret Montgomery

3rd May Wilfred Neville Meriel, Daphne, Pauline & John

10th May Rose Neville Meriel, Daphne, Pauline & John

17th May Remembering Lee’s 28th Birthday (May 22nd) Sue & Bill Toomer

Floodlighting entries and enquiries to Jill Blackburn' 737442