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your letters..* Church Farm RoadDear Newsletter

Heacham’s top quality Riding SchoolI see in the Lynn News that there are planning applications forchanges to be made at 9 Station Road (Beeken’s Garage). Nodoubt Heacham in Bloom will be very pleased.

The outside of Callaby StablesBefore the tin shed is demol-ished, I think we should let thevillage know how different thescene would have been in the1930s. Very few cars, but linesof horses – no saddles – trottingbackwards and forwards fromthe tin sheds to fields behind

North Beach.Moving from Caley Farm (13rooms) to the tin shed wouldbe well dressed young ladies,smelling of expensive per-fumes, and their partners, allfrom London to take ridinglessons.

The inside of Callaby Stables

To start the story properly, we have to move back to 1910 whenMr Callaby - grandfather of the present ‘Arco’ Mr Callaby -moved down to London. Still a city of horse drawn vehicles and

much manure!He was very successful inbreeding Hackney horses topull Hackney cabs. We stillrefer to taxis as Hackney cabs.Please note on the front of thispublication, on the Heachamsign, is the picture of Leopard,his most successful horse.

A Hackney HorseHe was able to move back to Heacham in 1918 and boughtCaley and Eaton farms.He established a very successful riding school in the tin shed(funfair remains from Hunstanton). He owned about 100 hors-es, mainly kept outdoors. 30 people could use the school andthey also ran many hacking parties to Ringstead Downs.Mr Callaby had connections with Pinewood Studios and hishorses were used in many films.Many stars visited Heacham to enjoy the facilities. Probably themost famous showbusiness visitor was Stanley Holloway whospent a long time in Heacham avoiding the London Blitz.Even more important was Sir Alfred Munnings who stayed atCaley Farm quite frequently. A famous equine artist, one of hispaintings recently changed hands for £4 million (The RedPrince Mare). Though racehorses were his favourite, he enjoyedpainting gypsy horses along the Norfolk coast. He travelledwith Mr Callaby. ‘Shrimp’ appeared on several of his paintings(gypsy boy) who had relations in Sedgeford.

I suppose the riding stable disappeared in 1939 and the RidingSchool closed in 1952. It later became Beeken’s garage.The Hackney horse was a well-known Norfolk breed, now quiterare.

David MackayFootnote:  During the month of April a copy of a book byStephen Booth (kindly loaned by Norfolk Libraries) ‘A.J.Munnings.  An appreciation of the artist and a selection of hispaintings’, will be available to view at Heacham Parish CouncilOffice, Pound Lane.

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* Neville RoadDear Newsletter

New Community BuildingReplying to recent responses to my previous letters:David Allen: £600,000 is the highest figure I’ve heard quotedfor the Building Committee complete build; the Trust design hasbeen costed as 350 sq mtrs at c.£700 sq. mtr totalling £245,000,excluding any, reclaimable, VAT. Total leaves considerablebalance to extras common to the other proposal. And the Trustproposal provides much extra parking space, for years demandedby Parishioners together with a large ‘Village Square’ suitablefor so many community spirit building activities.The alterations to the existing building to create a cosmetic streetscene of Heacham in the 40s, I consider a complete waste ofmoney, monies better spent on modern day requirementsprovided in the new build. I have placed photographs, kindlyprovided by Sheila Pollard and Wendy Walden of the ‘JohnsonShop & Bakehouse’ in the Charity Shop. Those days are gone,time has moved on and the new Heacham Centre should movewith it.High Street Resident: at the planning pre-application meeting,the officer concerned spoke positively of our application. On thewritten response, several areas were mentioned needing to beaddressed, none insurmountable, none drastic, though therecommendation to refuse stated the need to the positives of thenew build over the loss of a building of heritage asset value. TheTrustees opinion that the modern, efficient in all aspects,building fulfilling all parish requirement, is sufficient positiveresponse.It was never the Trust’s intention, and with the success of theshop never will be, to sell the Charity Shop to help fund thebuilding proposals. In fact, early intention was/is to incorporatethe shop in the new build.

Mike Jennings****************

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Heacham Youth & Community Trust LtdIt is apparent that many Parishioners know little of the historyof the present ‘Heacham Youth & Community Trust Ltd.’ Toaddress that gap, I offer an elderly resident and Trustee’s viewon the Trust (HY&CT) today and earlier as I understand it.To address a need in the village for elderly resident and youthactivities, a committee called Heacham Youth & CommunityAssociation was formed with charitable status and supported byNorfolk County Council. The aim was to make available asuitable building; plans were prepared for a new build on a siteat the Junior School and vigorous fundraising commenced. Theproposed land became unavailable and the County Councilwithdrew support. An extremely generous and anonymousbequest was made to the Association in memory of a respectedfamily member. The old barn at College Farm was purchasedwith the intention of fulfilling the accepted needs. Restorationcommenced and fundraising continued. It proved unsustainableand over time the barn became uninsurable and dangerous toentrants. Non compliance with Charity requirements andembezzlement of funds caused the Charity Commissioners towithdraw charitable status, and conditions of the Trust Deedrequired the assets to pass to the County Council.The Parish Clerk sought volunteers among the ParishCouncillors and others to attempt to salvage the remnants of thisdebacle, though still a Parish asset. I, unfortunately, was one ofthe volunteers. The embezzled funds were recovered in full andfor Trustee protection a Limited Liability Company withcharitable status was created, the current HY&CT Ltd. To fundour activities a small section of boundary land was sold and themain building marketed. The proceeds of sale, some £300K,were invested with the Saffron Building Society takingadvantage of then high interest rates. Legal and accounting feestogether with substantial charitable donations were sustained bythe interest received.Three years ago, the Parish Council purchased the ex JohnsonBakery premises (the dairy) with the stated intention to demolishall, to build a new Parish facility to house the Library and ParishOffice; a £10,000 Public Works loan was secured for thedemolition and site clearance. The Parishioners were canvassedand a youth club facility was high on the requirements list.HY&CT offered to purchase the adjoining shop and house fordemolition to square off the site to enhance these proposals. TheBuilding Committee was formed to discuss planning andfinance. The Trust favoured a modern purpose built prestigiousbuilding, as a suitable memorial to our benefactor, with a largevillage square to use for numerous fundraising activities and astylish village centre. With suggested £600K available, thisfacility could have been funded, built and be in use today!The Trust could foresee delays whilst lottery and other grantswere applied for so decided to offer our recently purchased houseto be available for short term let and to create a charity shop.The investment has seen the Trust achieve profits of over£20,000pa whilst donating c.£30+thousand to village activities.As demolition appears not to be happening, the Trust haveinvested in an addition to the shop and are now preparing a basefor a new building to sort and prepare for sale the wonderfuldonations we continue to receive.We now await another refurbishment debacle though this timefunding will be through your Parish Precept. And, it may behappening sooner than we think. HY&CT asked at the last ParishMeeting for the Council to fund our £3,000 quote to prepare aplan and model of similar quality to that which the Parish areusing, to enable equality to our affordable proposal to be put to

the village. We were told by the Clerk, in quite a dictatorialmanner, “that the Parish Councillors had decided the curved wallplan would be the option to be progressed”. The Chairmanadded the demolition and site clearance, for which they securedthe £10,000 loan at the time of the property purchase, was onlyan option. The Trust had also, earlier, been advised that theproposal from the Annual Parish Meeting ‘to leaflet drop to allHeacham addresses to offer advice of the two proposals for thedevelopment’ was also not happening. The complete, in the viewof HY&CT, change of direction causes the possibility of theCharity withdrawing support whilst continuing our investmentpolicy to make funding available for Youth and Communityprojects as our trust deed suggestsAll the above is a personal appraisal only of Mike Jennings.

Mike Jennings****************

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news & events in the community ...* Kenwood RoadDear Newsletter

Queen’s Cottages Almhouses, Church LaneThe Trustees of Queen’s Cottages Almshouses have submittedplans to the Borough Council to increase the footprint of the rearextension of no. 4 Anne’s Cottage. The living and kitchen spacewill be enlarged slightly, a west facing bedroom complete withwardrobe space, and a wet room will be installed.The criteria for our Almshouses was initially for the Spinstersand Widows of the Parish of Heacham. Today it is a case ofneed, hardship or distress. We welcome applications from bothmen and women. Application Forms may be obtained from theParish Council Offices in Pound Lane.We hope to have the extension completed before July, subjectto Planners and Builders. We will hold an open day for you tocome and view the improved cottage. The Cottages were builton land donated by the Rolfe family who also donated the moneyto build two of the cottages. The rest of the money was donatedby the people of Heacham. It truly was a community project,built in 1897, Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee year. Let ushope that it continues to be a GEM in the Heacham Crown!Thank you.

The Trustees of Queen’s Cottages AlmshousesHeacham

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Heacham Lawn Tennis Club

Heacham Lawn Tennis Club will bestarting its coaching programme on Saturday 14th April withJuniors 7-12 years from 9am to 10am and Adults 10am to 11am.Cost is £2 per session for members and £4 per session fornon-members.You can just turn up on the day and children who fall outside ofthe age range may also be able to attend if you request this viathe club email at:heachamlawntennisclub@gmail.com.Membership begins on 1st April with the grass courts likely tobe in use by mid-April (the hard court is available all year round).Annual membership includes membership to Heacham SocialClub and is £30 per adult and £15 for under 18s (£24 and £14respectively for existing Social Club members).Club registration, membership details and updates/newsincluding our new online court booking system can be found onour new LTA website at:https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HeachamLawnTennisClubWe look forward to seeing you on the courts this summer!

Heacham GuidesHeacham Guides with the flowers pottedup for Mothering Sunday. Just one of the

activities they've done thisterm.The girls have also takenpart in a road safety quiz.They didn't win, buthopefully learnt a little tokeep them safe.  Wecelebrated Baden Powell'sbirthday at our DistrictThinking Day activity,

having fun and learning a little about China.We've also done a lot of fundraising to help towards camp. Butmore about that next month.We end this term with an Easter egg hunt. Yum!Happy Easter to all in Heacham.

Sue, Janet, Laura and the girls

Heacham Short Mat Carpet Bowls ClubThis is a friendly club suitable for all ages and abilities.  Keepfit and active, enjoying good company who will make you mostwelcome even if you have never played before.  It gives yougood exercise without noticing it and you will feel better for it.We meet at 10.15am to begin at 10.30am until 12pm. We stopfor free tea or coffee at 11am. £2. Heacham Social Club Hall.Tues/Wed/Thurs.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEACHAMWhat a start to a monthI couldn’t remember a previous occasion on which Easter Dayand April 1st coincided, so I looked it up and discovered thatthis last occurred in 1956.In my youth it obviously did not strike me as unusual as I playedtricks and declared my victims to be April Fools. What is theorigin of this custom? It is certainly not modern. In the Nun’sPriest’s tale, Chaucer recounts how on April 1st Chanticleer, thevain cockerel, is tricked by a fox. We have a fourteenth centuryreference but the origin of the custom nobody knows. It is lostin the mists of time.Easter is a moveable feast and can be any date between March22nd and April 25th. That is 35 days, so one might expect EasterSunday to be April 1st once every 35 years, but this last gap is62 years. Who decides when Easter will be?In 325AD the relatively new Christian church held a meeting ofBishops called the Council of Nicaea. They devised a formulafor setting the date of Easter. It says: “Easter is the Sundayfollowing the Paschal full moon.” Easter Day must be a Sundaybecause that is factually the day Jesus rose from the dead.Paschal means to do with the Jewish feast of Passover. That yearPassover fell on the date of the Paschal full moon. Jesus and hisdisciples ate the Passover meal, the Last Supper, on MaundyThursday and therefore the day he rose was the first Sunday afterthe Paschal full moon.Unlike April Fools Day we know exactly what and why wecelebrate at Easter. But do Easter Eggs and Bunnies have anyplace in our celebrations? Yes, indeed they do, providing werecognise the symbolism used here. The Easter Bunny firstpopped out of his burrow in the 1800s. Legend says that Bunnylays, decorates and hides eggs as a symbol of new life which isvery useful for egg hunts!Decorating egg shells as part of spring rituals is an ancientpractice which was in evidence 5,000 years ago in Egypt. Theywere associated with death and rebirth. More recently adoptedby Christians of the Orthodox church who stain the egg shell redin memory of the blood of Jesus shed at his crucifixion. Inwestern Europe the usual practice was to dye or paint the shellsin colourful array and give the eggs as gifts. This merged withthe celebration of the end of Lent when eggs were not eaten, andthe accumulated eggs were used in this way.Please do not be disappointed when your chocolate egg provesto be a hollow shell with no contents. It is a reminder that onEaster morning the tomb in which Jesus had been buried wasfound to be empty.Alleluia! He is risen.

Penny SuttonThe Western Shore Team (Heacham and Snettisham)

Sunday Services at St Mary’s - April 20188th 8am Holy Communion 10am Morning Prayer15th 10am Morning Prayer and Baptism22nd 8am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion29th 8am Holy Communion 10am Holy Communion 3pm Joint Songs of Praise, Snettisham

St Mary’s Christian Bookshop HeachamPlease come and visit our bookshop which is opposite theMethodist Church in Station Road, Heacham. During the wintermonths it will be open from 10am-4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays,Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday 10am-4pm. We have a goodselection of birthday, get well and bereavement cards, as wellas gifts.

CHURCH CONTACTS: (telephone code: 01485)Methodist Church Rev'd Stephen Oliver 570232St Mary’s Church Rev’d Veronica Wilson 570697 Rev’d Capt Paul Niemiec 541855St Mary’s Church Office 572539email: heacham.church@gmail.comThy Kingdom ComeThy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement, which in-vites Christians around the world to pray between Ascensionand Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus Christ. Itstarted as an invitation from the Archbishops’ of Canterburyand York in 2016 and has grown into an international andecumenical call to prayer.The hope is that people will commit to pray with God’s world-wide family - as a church, individually or as a family. Churcheswill hold prayer events, such as 24-7 prayer, prayer stations andprayer walks, across the UK and in other parts of the world.People will be empowered through prayer by the Holy Spirit,finding new confidence to be witnesses for Jesus Christ. Lookout for further details in Heacham.

HEACHAM METHODIST CHURCHApril 2018

8th April Mary Uttin 15th April Rev Steve Oliver Holy Communion 22nd April Tom Smith 29th April Rev Pam Bayliss 6th May Cathy Fielding

Midweek CommunionThe April Midweek Communion service will be on Wednesday11th April at 10.30am in the church Hall led by Rev SteveOliver. All welcome.

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Bible StudyOur bible study is now fortnightly on Thursday mornings at10.40am. We are currently studying Revelation and invite youto come and join us as we discover the truth of the bible and howit’s applied to life today. It is a lively hour of learning anddiscussion led by Rev Steve Oliver. April dates are the 5th and19th.

Prayer MeetingA new prayer meeting has started. This is on the same day asthe bible study on Thursdays, starting at 10.00am. This will giveus half an hour to take our concerns for the world, the country,Brexit, the sick in our community and whatever you wish to prayabout. Many churches have proved the power of comingtogether, talking to our Lord and listening for his response, Notethis is not an extension of the bible study – it is a separatemeeting. You may come to the prayer meeting and go home at10.30am. You may come to the bible study which starts at10.40am or come to both meetings. The prayer meeting will takeplace in the church. There will be a break for coffee before thebible study starts in the hall. April dates 5th and 19th.

The FellowshipThe fortnightly afternoon meeting for both men and women withguest speakers, had a record attendance of 33 at its first meetingof 2018 last month. Make sure you don’t miss April’s meetingon the 3rd when Veronica Welham from the Leprosy Missionis the speaker and the 17th when Alison Curby of the SalvationArmy will be here. Meetings start at 2.45pm.

Coffee MorningThe first coffee morning of 2018 will be on April 7th, 10am-12noon. Cakes, books and bric-a-brac will be on sale. DavidGodfrey will provide the music from 11am. Come and bring afriend.

Open DoorA reminder that the church is open every Tuesday morning from10am-12.00 noon just for you – there’s no meeting or serviceon, but if you would like to come and pray or talk to ministerSteve Oliver or one of the stewards, then pop in. We might evenfind a cup of tea or coffee for you.

Hands and NeedlesThe club for the gifted with their hands and like knitting, sewing,embroidery etc meet fortnightly on Tuesday evenings from7.30pm April dates 3rd and 17th.

MIDWEEK ACTIVITIESTuesday 10am-12 noon - Open Door weekly 7.30pm - Hands and Needles - 3rd & 17th 2.45pm - The Fellowship – 3rd & 17thWednesday 10.30am - Midweek Communion - 11thThursday 10.00am - Prayer meeting on 5th & 19th 10.40am - Bible Study on 5th & 19thFriday 7.00pm - Indoor short mat bowls weeklySaturday 10am-12 noon - Coffee Morning on the 7thHolidaymakers and visitors most welcome to all Sunday servicesand midweek activities.

The Gospel Hour will now be broadcast regularly from 9pm –10pm. The station can be picked up on the internet viawww.radioheacham.orgThe Gospel Hour is a mixture of traditional and modernChristian songs and hymns, prayer, readings and thoughts, butit is your station and I would welcome requests and reasons forthat request. Please make your request on either the website oremail me on revoliver@radioheacham.org

If you know of anyone who would value a time of quietreflection and inspirational music please give them the details.The Gospel Hour is another opportunity for the community welive in to hear the Good News of Jesus. I look forward to joiningwith you.

Steve Oliver (Rev), Heacham Methodist Church

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HEACHAM METHODIST CHURCH

Stories/CraftGames/fun

Singing/Music

SUNDAY SCHOOLEVERY SUNDAY (10.30am)

from 4 – 11 years old

We are a family friendly Church open to allWe look forward to welcoming you

If you have any questions concerning this please contact: Rev.Steve Oliver 01485 570232 or email buzzard177@msn.com

Hunstanton Catholic ParishThe spring Ladies shared lunch will be on Saturday 21st Aprilstarting at 12 noon at St Cecilia’s. This is always a veryenjoyable social gathering. The speaker for the afternoon isLorna Hutchinson, who is going to tell us about her Jamaicanchildhood and Convent school upbringing, and her theatricalcareer since then. All ladies from local churches, or none, arewelcome, just bring a plate of food to share.There will be a Quiz night on Friday 11th May at the GarnetRoom in the parish church, Hunstanton, starting at 7pm. Whynot come along and join a team or bring a team of friends.Our Diocesan supported Lenten charities for this year are:-‘Aidto the Church in Need’ in their work of helping Christians torebuild their lives and communities in Syria and Iraq, and ‘Don’tScreen us out’ which supports families of children with Down’ssyndrome.

On 29th April, our parish will congregate at St Edmunds Chapelon the cliff top at 3pm to recite the Rosary as part of ‘Rosary onthe Coast’ for Faith, Life and Peace in the British Isles. You canfind out more by logging onto www.rosaryonthecoast.co.uk.Foodbank supplies are still required. Items can be left in theporches of both churches. Please ensure that all items are wellin date. Thank you for your continued support of the scheme.There is a Fair Trade Stall at St Cecilia’s after the 9am Mass onthe first Sunday of every month. Please support this veryworthwhile cause by buying fair traded goods to support familiesabroad trying to earn a living. For more information pleasecontact Caroline Brooks on 01553 673069.All social events will be well publicised in the weekly bulletinsand on the website.Everyone, whether Catholic or not, is welcome to all of ourservices and social occasions. We have refreshments after the11am Mass every Sunday and after 10.15am Mass everyWednesday. There are also refreshments after the 9am Mass onthe first Sunday of the month at Dersingham. Everyone will bemost welcome.Daily Masses will be 10am in the parish church at Hunstantonon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday massis usually at 10.15am at St Cecilia’s, Dersingham. SundayMasses are 9am at St Cecilia’s, Mountbatten Road, Dersinghamand 11am at Parish Church, Sandringham Road, Hunstanton.The Parish telephone number is 01485 534675. If you require aPriest urgently, please telephone V. Rev Canon Peter Rollingson 01553 772220 or email: parishpriest763@gmail.comWebsite: www.hunstantoncatholicparish.orgEmail: parish@ hunstantoncatholicparish.org

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The Friends of St Mary’s,Snettisham

Our main fundraising event this year is on May3rd at 7.30pm when we welcome back to St

Mary’s the highly talented Joo Yeon Sir. Since her last visit, JooYeon has given much acclaimed performances at The WigmoreHall and The Barbican. The Guardian newspaper said of her“This young artist melds technical assurance with a rare artisticsensibility”. Joo Yeon is a winner of the prestigious Karl Jenkinsaward and regularly tours with him.

On this occasion, Joo Yeon teamsup with the accomplishedRussian pianist Irina Andrievskyin a programme that will includeVaughan Williams’ “LarkAscending”, some virtuosoPaganini and a new solo pieceentitled “My dear Bessie”. Thiscomposition by Joo Yeon Sir hasbeen commissioned bySnettisham resident, PeterBarker. The work is inspired bythe 2nd World War love lettersof his parents, who began theircorrespondence in 1943 as

friends, but fell in love through their exchange of letters. Aselection of the letters was published in 2015 in a volume entitled“My Dear Bessie”, and a radio play starring BenedictCumberbatch based on the letters was issued as a CD in March2018. An occasion not to be missed. Tickets are £10.00 each,students under 21 are free and tickets are available from TheGrapes Gallery, Snettisham.The following day we shall welcome 250 primary schoolchildren from Heacham and Snettisham schools to St Mary’s,Snettisham to hear a short recital by Joo Yeon and Irina. Whata privilege that will be for them and it is so important to giveour children access to classical music. With funding for musicin schools much diminished this may be the only occasion whensome will experience live classical music.Our lunchtime recitals commence on April 14th with TheSamphires. Five ladies sing songs from 1940 to present day inclose harmony. This is a free event with a simple lunch provided.A great start to a year of musical treats.Our 2018 calendar of events leaflets is now available – pleasecall in at St Mary’s Church, Snettisham to get one! So manygood things in the pipeline this year from brass band to solocello. Something for all.

The Village Cinema at TheMemorial Hall on April 18th willscreen “The Party”. In SallyPotter's new dark comedy THEPARTY, Janet (Kristin ScottThomas) is hosting an intimategathering of friends in herLondon home to celebrate herpolitical ascension, while her

husband, Bill (Timothy Spall), seems preoccupied. Janet'sacerbic best friend, April (Patricia Clarkson), arrives and othersfollow, some with their own dramatic news to share, but anannouncement by Bill provokes a series of revelations thatgradually unravel the sophisticated soiree, and a night that beganwith champagne may end with gunplay.Bar and doors open at 6.30pm for 7pm screening. Tickets are£5.00 on the door.

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Heacham Chalk Pit Recycling CentreIntroduction of Charges

You may already be aware if you have visited the HeachamChalk Pit Recycling Centre recently that Norfolk CountyCouncil introduced a system of charges for the disposal of D.I.Y.Waste with effect from 1st April 2018.Further information can be obtained from:www.norfolk.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-planning/rubbish-and-recycling/diy-waste

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lynxbusChanges to services from 29th April 2018

The Newsletter team has been monitoring the recent pressreleases concerning the proposed changes to the buses that serveour village and local area.

Lynx have now published the timetables which will be cominginto use with effect from 29th April 2018. Their No. 34 servicewill from that date serve QEH King’s Lynn twice an hour, theNo. 35 service will run hourly and serve a similar route to theprevious Stagecoach Norfolk ‘R’ service via Sandringham andWest Newton. ‘As regards’ the service along the coast, the LynxNo 36 ‘Coastliner’ service will run from King’s Lynn toFakenham via Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Wells next theSea.

More information and timetables can be found on the lynxbuswebsite: www.lynxbus.co.uk

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Drawn by Olivia RainesWinner of Heacham Parish Council School Competition to

Commemorate the end of WW1Postcards 50 pence each or 3 for £1.00

Available fromTHE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE, HEACHAM LIBRARY

THE CHRISTIAN YOUTH & COMMUNITY TRUSTCHARITY SHOP, HEACHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL

In support of the Charity ‘HELP for HEROES’

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Coast Road ProjectIn total there are 149 photographs by DavidIndge for the ongoing Coast Road Project.They’re captured along the entire route of theA149 main road from King’s Lynn through toGreat Yarmouth. The images document a very

personal journey. They also explore and represent some of thepeople whose lives are connected bythe 85 mile stretch.There is currently a small selectionof work from the Coast Road projectdisplayed in Norwich MillenniumLibrary, The Forum in the NorfolkHeritage Centre on the second floor.We travelled to see some of theamazing photography produced byDavid Indge.

However, there are plans to exhibit more of the photos along theroute of the A149, hopefully in thesummer. The project also hopes tofund a dedicated website by thenalong with a photobook.David Indge commented, “NorfolkHeritage Centre and the LibraryService have been very supportivetowards the project. For now, thepriority for me is to see a publishedbook of the Coast Road Project andan accompanying website.”

He continued, “One subject I’dlike to see featured as part of theproject is that of disability.Although, I’ve left this subjectuntil last, it’s an issue that hasplayed a very big part in my life.”To seem o r ephotogr a p h splease

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Ingredients:230g/8oz Minced Beef1 medium size Shallot peeled and sliced1 medium size Carrot peeled and cut into small pieces1 small Parsnip peeled and cut into small pieces1 Beef stock cube1 dessert spoon Plain flour1 level teaspoon dried mixed herbs600g/1¼ lbs PotatoesKnob of Butter50g/2oz mature Cheddar Cheese grated1 dessert spoon CornflourSalt and pepperYou will need 750ml/1½ pint ovenproof dish.Method:Peel potatoes and cut into pieces, place in a saucepan of lightlysalted water, cover bring to boil then reduce heat and leavesimmering until cooked then turn off heat. It is best to checkafter 15 minutes - to mash nicely it is better if they are not toosoft.Dissolve stock cube in 400ml hot water.Turn on oven to 190c/375f .In another saucepan, over a low-medium heat, gently dry fryshallot, minced beef, carrot and parsnip, stirring continuously,for approximately 4 minutes when meat should be gentlybrowning. Stir in herbs and plain flour. Mix well then graduallyadd approx. 250ml of the stock. Bring to boil and stir untilthickened, season with salt and pepper if necessary. Turn offheat and transfer mince mixture to oven proof dish and spreadevenly. Put remaining stock into this saucepan, stir to loosen anybits of meat and vegetable, this will make tastier gravy.Drain off the water from potatoes, add butter and half of thegrated cheese and mash well.Spread mashed potatoes evenly over mince mix, sprinkle withremaining cheese. Bake in pre heated oven for 25-30 minutes.It should be nicely golden on top.

To make additional gravy, heat the remaining stock in thesaucepan. In a jug or cup, mix cornflour and cold water to makea fairly thin paste, gradually add this to stock stirringcontinuously, bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for a further 2minutes - it is then ready to serve and enjoy.Visit the Prudent Pensioner’s page on my website for more ofmy recipes including Leek & Potato soup.www.doreenreedpoet.com

The Heacham Flower Club say “Goodbye and Thank You” to Val Close.

The Club most go on.For several years, Val has been the pivotal member of the Club.We would like to express our sincere thanks to her for all thehard work she has done for us and wish Val and David furtherhappiness in their new home.We are glad to say that existing members of the club haveexpressed willingness to each undertake some of the work andso keep the club active.We would like to offer a warm welcome to any new membersat the Church Hall on the fourth Thursday in the month at7.30pm. A cup of tea, a chat and any help you might require.Any former members might return too. Too many village activ-ities have folded.It is our wish that the club will carry on and expand.

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Ruffle’s Walks – Spring Cleaning!by Rachel Greaves

Ruffle was bored. He had not long had breakfast but already histummy felt empty so he needed something to take his mind offfood. Ruffle decided to squeeze through the open gate andwalked along by the side of the train tracks to the little stationin the hope that Eric might be cooking bacon.As he arrived at the station he could see quite a few people allbusy around or in the green steam engine that was standingpatiently at the platform. Ruffle saw Eric who was near the largesteel wheels of the train holding an oil can with a long spout.Ruffle began to scamper round Eric and gave a little bark. Thisstartled Eric who was concentrating on oiling the intricate partsof the wheels.“Ruffle! You’ve made me spill oil all over the wheels. Off yougo – I haven’t time for a game this morning. We need to get thetrain cleaned, ready for the new season’s timetable.”Ruffle stopped, crouching down with his front paws on the floor,his tail wagging in the air. Eric turned back round to continuewith his job so Ruffle decided to go over to Ben. Ben was busypolishing the brass on the engine so that it gleamed in thesunlight. As soon as Ben put the polishing cloth on the floor,Ruffle sprang and grabbed it. He jumped about shaking the cloth,hoping to encourage Ben to chase him. But Ben was too busy.“Ruffle! Drop the cloth! Come on – I haven’t got time to playgames. I’m busy!”Ruffle dropped the cloth and watched as Ben picked it up thencontinued polishing the brass pipes that ran along the length ofthe engine.Ok, thought Ruffle, I will go and look for Samantha inside thecarriages. He soon found her mopping the carriage floors tomake them shiny and clean. The sight of the mop being pushedand pulled across the floor was too much for Ruffle and he leapt,seizing the wet cotton hair with his teeth.“Ruffle!” shouted Samantha, annoyed. “Let go of my mop! I’mtrying to clean the floors ready for the first train ride tomorrow.Go on – off you go.” She gave Ruffle a gentle shove on hisbottom with the wet mop.Ruffle slowly jumped out of the carriage onto the platform.“Ruffle!” shouted Eric. “Come here – look what I’ve got for youto keep you out of mischief!”

In his hand Eric held a large juicy bone. Ruffle took it carefullyin his mouth and settled himself down next to one of the benches.Perhaps Spring cleaning wasn’t too bad after all!

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IN DEFENCE OF OUR DEFENCES.You may be aware that at several points along the shingle ridge,South Beach, material has been removed by property owners,destroying the sea defence in order to have a better view of thesea. Property owners are committing a criminal offence byremoving material without the necessary permit from theEnvironment Agency. Information on environmental permitscan be found at:ht tps: / /www.gov.uk/guidance/f lood-r isk-act ivi t ies-environmental-permitsProperty owners should perhaps inform their insurance companyas they may have invalidated any insurances on their property.In removing material, great damage is done to the structure ofthe sea defences, the marram grass which will have taken manyyears to establish and helps to hold together the shingle ridgewill not recover overnight, it will take many years. Propertieson the landward side (second row of properties) are on a slopinglandscape and have no defence against flood water breakingthrough the weakened defences and it would be worthestablishing if their insurances remain valid should a breach ofthe shingle ridge occur due to manual interference with the seadefences.

Managing our coastline.What is being done?

The Wash East Coastal Management Strategy (WECMS) setsout to identify the most suitable way of managing flood anderosion risk to communities between Hunstanton and WolfertonCreek. Meeting regularly, the Borough Council of King’s Lynnand West Norfolk and the Environment Agency along with localinterest groups (including Heacham Parish Council) seek toidentify and action sustainable solutions for the protection of ourcoast line.Beach recycling - this is where sand and shingle is moved fromSnettisham scalp to raise the height of the beach - costs around£180,000 each time the work is done, stretching from WolfertonCreek to South Hunstanton. A recharge - this is where materialis dredged from the sea bed because there is insufficient materialon the beaches and is used in the same way to raise the heightof the beach, costs in the region of £2.5 million. A contributiontowards the funding of this vitally necessary work comes fromlocal businesses, the Borough Council, Anglia Water, CaravanParks and Beach Bungalow Associations, all assisted by theEnvironment Agency securing grant aid from the Governmentfor flood and coastal erosion risk management. In 2015, aCommunity Interest Company (CIC) was set up to raiseadditional funds needed to complete the annual recycling.£54,151 raised, to which was added £32,460 from other localgroups/businesses, totalling £86,611 going towards the 2017recycling work.It is essential then that the shingle ridge is maintained and notdestroyed for the sake of a better view of the sea. Theconsequences of such actions will affect many of us not justthose properties close to the sea defence itself. The beach andshingle ridge between South Hunstanton and Wolferton Creekhelps protect people and 2,935 properties from tidal flooding,DO NOT destroy any part of our sea defences, they are there toprotect all of us from the threat of tidal flooding.

Terry Clay.Chairman Heacham Parish Council

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Her Special Stamp Duty

Mr Richard Wallis of A E Wallis, High Street, Heacham haskindly shared the article below with the Newsletter. It was givento him by his Mother; however, neither she or Richard know thedate of the article or which publication it came from. It doesprovide a glimpse into the past when the Parish Council appearedto have rather more powers than it does today. If anyone canprovide more details on the item we at the Newsletter would liketo hear from you.Below is a transcription of the newspaper article:-“Here is a village where the stamps are rather stuck-up, making

t h epopu la t ionstamp about abit invexation.

In Heacham,Norfolk, MrsLily Jones,postmistressfor 44 years,has asked forearly closingday to bechanged fromThursday toSaturday, butshe can’thave that(says theP a r i s hC o u n c i l )until thes t a m p

machines work properly.Mrs Jones said yesterday: “This is a low-lying village and thedamp makes the stamps sticky. So last Sunday there was a streamof people banging away at the machines.”A bulb has been fixed in the machines to keep the stamps warm,but the current has not yet been connected.Until then, Mrs Jones will have to keep open on Saturdays andon Sundays.”

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TIDE TABLES FORAPRIL & MAY 2018

HIGH WATER AT HUNSTANTONHeights above chart datum

Time Zone UT (GMT) add one hour for BSTApril 2018 May 2018

Date Morning Afternoon Date Morning AfternoonTime m Time m Time m Time m

1 SU 06 55 7.4 19 01 7.7 1 TU 07 02 7.2 19 17 7.3 2 M 07 30 7.4 19 39 7.6 2 W 07 34 7.1 19 53 7.1 3 TU 08 02 7.2 20 15 7.4 3 TH 08 03 7.0 20 25 6.8 4 W 08 31 7.0 20 47 7.1 4 F 08 30 6.8 20 56 6.5 5 TH 08 59 6.7 21 19 6.6 5 SA 08 59 6.5 21 30 6.1

6 F 09 27 6.4 21 53 6.1 6 SU 09 33 6.1 22 13 5.6 7 SA 10 03 5.9 22 39 5.5 7 M 10 17 5.7 23 12 5.2 8 SU 10 53 5.5 23 53 5.1 8 TU 11 24 5.4 9 M 12 20 5.2 9 W 00 36 5.1 12 51 5.310 TU 01 32 5.0 13 49 5.3 10 TH 01 56 5.3 14 03 5.6

11 W 02 48 5.3 14 55 5.6 11 F 02 57 5.7 15 01 5.912 TH 03 46 5.8 15 47 6.1 12 SA 03 48 6.1 15 50 6.413 F 04 30 6.2 16 31 6.5 13 SU 04 32 6.5 16 35 6.814 SA 05 09 6.6 17 11 6.8 14 M 05 13 6.9 17 20 7.115 SU 05 46 6.9 17 51 7.1 15 TUl 05 54 7.1 18 06 7.4

16 M l 06 23 7.1 18 32 7.4 16 W 06 35 7.3 18 51 7.617 TU 07 00 7.3 19 11 7.5 17 TH 07 15 7.4 19 36 7.618 W 07 35 7.3 19 50 7.6 18 F 07 55 7.4 20 21 7.419 TH 08 10 7.3 20 30 7.4 19 SA 08 35 7.2 21 08 7.120 F 08 47 7.1 21 12 7.1 20 SU 09 20 6.9 22 02 6.7

21 SA 09 29 6.7 22 03 6.6 21 M 10 13 6.5 23 09 6.222 SU 10 20 6.2 23 07 6.0 22 TU 11 20 6.123 M 11 28 5.8 23 W 00 31 6.0 12 38 6.024 TU 00 38 5.7 13 00 5.7 24 TH 01 47 6.0 13 54 6.125 W 02 11 5.9 14 22 6.0 25 F 02 55 6.2 14 58 6.4

26 TH 03 24 6.3 15 28 6.4 26 SA 03 53 6.5 15 55 6.627 F 04 23 6.7 16 23 6.8 27 SU 04 40 6.7 16 45 6.828 SA 05 09 7.0 17 10 7.1 28 M 05 20 6.9 17 32 6.929 SU 05 49 7.1 17 54 7.3 29 TUm 05 58 7.0 18 15 6.930 M m 06 27 7.2 18 37 7.3 30 W 06 34 7.0 18 56 6.9

31 TH 07 09 7.0 19 33 6.8

© Crown Copyright. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’sStationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.ukho.gov.uk).

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Ghana adventure, a holiday with a differenceIn early February I travelled to Heathrow to join a group ofpeople I’d never met before, and together we flew off to Ghanain West Africa for a 10-day holiday. We were 14 in the group,including the tour manager, but we were no ‘ordinary’ group oftravellers. Five of the party were visually impaired, to varyingdegrees; two had been blind since birth.The trip was organised by a company called Traveleyes; theytake mixed groups of visually impaired and sighted travellers,normally between 14 and 20 people, all over the world,anywhere from the Norfolk Broads to New Zealand, on tripslasting from three days to more than two weeks.The advantage for the visually impaired travellers (they refer tothemselves as VIs) is that they can book what is essentially asingles holiday with freedom and independence; they don’t needto take anyone with them as they will be joining a group oflike-minded explorers. The sighted travellers act as guides andeyes for the VIs, ensuring that they get around safely anddescribing the wonderful world around them.The sighted people paired up with a different VI each day, andwe also had some free days when we didn't guide, but still wewent everywhere and did everything as a group. So by the endwe had all enjoyed a day with each of the VIs. Guiding the VIswas an interesting and fulfilling experience; they each liked tobe guided in a different way, some just loosely holding our elbowand others wanting closer contact and linking arms. Some couldfeel from the way we walked what the ground was like andwhether we were going up or down steps, and others neededsome verbal guidance. Describing what we were seeing was alsointeresting, and I found I was seeing a lot more than I normallywould because I had to think about how to describe things, insome cases to someone who had never had a visual experience.I hope I gave each of my partners an interesting and enjoyableday, they certainly did that for me.

Nzulezo stilt village, aUNESCO World Heritage site,

Western regionWe travelled by coach and stayedin four places in the country:Accra, the capital, for two nights,the Volta region in the east of thecountry near the Togo border fortwo nights, the Ashanti Kingdomin the middle of the country and the

city of Kumasi, the second biggest city in Ghana, for two nights,and back at the coast for the last three nights. The hotel in theeast was next to the Volta river, a beautiful setting especially inthe early morning light. Back at the coast we stayed next to alovely sandy beach and the Atlantic Ocean.

The tour was full and action packed, with three or four visitseach day. We visited several schools, including a large blindschool and an orphanage (we had all taken presents such as pensand notebooks and sweets that we gave the children). At theblind school we were shown how the pupils learned to both readand write Braille. At a monkey sanctuary we fed the monkeyswith bananas. We saw glass beads being made, and we wereshown some very old trade beads that were used as 'currency' incolonial times (and even earlier). We went to a weaving centre,and had a little go at weaving ourselves; the designs weregorgeous and the weavers very skilled. We hiked through therainforest to a spectacular waterfall: the hike was over an houreach way and was very hard work as the weather was very hot(35 degrees all the time we were in Ghana). We went to theCocoa Research Institute of Ghana and learned how raw cocoapods are turned into cocoa beans ready to be made into chocolate(I bought a little bottle of cocoa vinegar which will be interestingto use in salad dressings). We walked in the canopy of therainforest on a somewhat scary walkway 40 metres above theforest floor. We were taken by canoe to a village built on stiltson a lake in Ghana’s Western region, and at the coast we visiteda castle that was used in dark times gone by as a collection centrefor slaves before they were shipped off to the Americas, a verysad place.It was a thoroughly enjoyable holiday, I loved being back inAfrica and the Third World. But it was also a somewhatexhausting trip (with early mornings -- we were on the road mostmornings by 8am); I've slept very well since I came home. Ithink I may do another of these trips sometime.If you are interested in these holidays please have a look at theTraveleyes website (https://traveleyes-international.com); if youdecide to join a group you will enjoy a wonderful holidayyourself, and will also give someone else the experience of alifetime.

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Old Friends Hall Art Show

The Old FriendsHall onSunnyside, offCaley Street,Heacham, PE317DU will beholding its SixthAnnual Art

Show during the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday and Sunday5th-6th May. It’s not too late to enter; Exhibitors have until 19thApril to complete a registration form, which is available fromthe Parish Office or by contacting the telephone number below.We have had quite a response from local people and we arelooking forward to welcoming some “old faces” back, as wellas new artists to our friendly showcase. Exhibiting is free as isentrance to the Hall. Car parking is available – thanks to theScouts who are allowing us to utilise their facilities once again.This year our bucket collection will be donated to ‘Help forHeroes’ which in this auspicious year the committee feels is avery worthy cause.So, if you haven’t done so already, get those paint brushesmoving, the pottery wheel spinning, the chisels chiseling or theimaginative juices flowing; make whatever you like we makeno judgement on items shown. The exhibition is for all forms ofart; however, sadly not photography, as there will be anexhibition later in the year for that particular medium.Above is a view of last year’s display.

Roger Drinkwater (Tel: 01485 571659)Old Friends Hall Committee

Valuation Eveningthe Old Friends Hall (OFH)

Friday 16th March sawPaul Goodley of Keys, FineArt Auctioneers, Aylsham,address a group of thirtyplus people who were allkeen to discover moreabout their treasuredpossessions. The attachedpicture shows Paulassessing the merits of apiece of pottery beforegiving his thoughts on itsage and potential value.There was a very widespectrum of items for himto view, ranging fromantique wooden

construction sets to gold jewellery. Unfortunately, Paul didn’tuncover a missing Van Gogh or a Fabergé Egg but what we alllearnt was that over the years tastes have changed and what wasonce collectable may not be as sought after these days.It was an interesting evening, the first of its type to be held inthe OFH, one which may be repeated at another time in the future.

Roger DrinkwaterOld Friends Hall Committee

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News from Heacham Fire StationThere is some very good news from the fire station this monthas we have a new crew member to introduce to you all!Peter Drinkwater, a self-employed carpenter, has responded toour appeal for new recruits and successfully completed all thestages needed to become an operational firefighter. It was notan entirely smooth passage as the 'Beast from the East' badlydisrupted the first week of his induction course in Norwich but,fortunately, the lost time was made up in an extended secondweek and Peter went 'on the run' on Monday 12th March.

New Crew member – PeterDrinkwater

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Heacham at NightAs I write, the second, shorter, cold snap of March is underway.The icy wind is howling outside and there is not a break in theclouds. I know the stars and an occasional planet are above thembecause I, at the moment, retain some memory of the night sky.Up until the early 60s some people still credited Venus withhaving lifeforms inhabiting hot seas or tropical jungles. Suchlifeforms would have had no knowledge of the wonders abovetheir atmosphere because of the thick, unbroken, clouds whichare a feature of that planet and which enable it to shine sobrightly in our sky. Sunlight reflects well off these white cloudswhich we now know are made of sulphur dioxide (essentiallysulphuric acid) floating in carbon dioxide.

We also now know that Venus is the hottest planet (465oC) andis relatively smooth, partly due to hot rock from its outer corereplacing surface features by volcanism. Atmospheric pressureat the surface is very high (90x Earth’s) which would crush thestrongest submarine. So, no lifeforms then.Venus does not have a magnetic field like Earth’s and regularreaders might wonder why its atmosphere hasn’t been strippedoff by the solar wind like Mars. Scientists were puzzled too butVenus Express revealed that interaction between Venus’s upperatmosphere and solar particles induces (causes to happen) asufficient magnetic field to provide protection.

A gibbous Venus several years ago. T.Parish

Venus is very bright during April and high enough above the W/ NW horizon to see clearly. Look after sunset and, as the monthprogresses, for several hours afterwards. By the end of the monthit will setting about 10 pm when Jupiter will be rising in the NE.A view through a small telescope will reveal Venus in its gibbousphase which means it is on the other side of the Sun. As it orbitsto this side, the phase will dwindle to a crescent and then expandagain.

On April 17th the crescent Moon is close to Venus and thisshould make a fine sight – a photographic opportunity.Around 40 spacecraft have at least tried to get near Venus. TheAmericans had the first successful flyby with Mariner 2 in 1962,The Russians had the first lander, Venera 4, in 1967 followedby balloon missions in 1985, The European Space Agency hadVenus Express in orbit from 2006 until 2014.Jupiter has had several flybys by spacecraft on their way throughthe solar system, notably the two Voyagers, and two dedicatedmissions. The Galileo craft orbited from 1995 and sent a probeinto Jupiter’s atmosphere. The Juno mission arrived last yearand is still live.

Southern hemisphere of Jupiter. Juno NASAJupiter, magnitude (minus 2.4), will be less brilliant than Venus,(minus 3.9) but will be visible all through the night and, as theEarth turns, will move across the ecliptic from NE to SW. Asmall telescope will reveal the Galilean Moons (Ganymede,Callisto, Io, Europa) with Europa still considered a contenderfor life but, perhaps, not as we know it. There are 65 other moonstoo but don’t look for them.The early morning sky has Mars and Saturn close togetherthroughout much of the month. Look in the SW as early as youlike to about 30 minutes before sunrise. They are closest, just 1degree apart, on the 2nd April which is before this publicationis available; consequently, you have missed the conjunction.Mars is getting brighter and, at the end of July, it will be thebrightest it has been since 2003. In that year it was the brightestsince 57,617 BC. More of this in the June article.

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The first imagefrom Mars 1971USSR

There have been46 missions toMars so far,m o s tu n s u c c e s s f u ldue, some claim,

to the Martians zapping them. In 1971, Mars 3 from the USSRwas the first craft to land on Mars but transmission failed after14.5 seconds. The Martians must have run out of zaps becausemore recent missions have worked and Rovers have beentrundling about on the surface for years. The reason for thecontinuing interest is that Mars is the only planet, other thanEarth, on which humans could land and sustain themselves foras long as the supplies hold out. There are also natural resourcesfrom which humans could derive oxygen and water. And theremight be the remnants of life still remaining below the surface.Look out for more missions this year.The dwarf planet, Ceres, is visible through decent, mounted,binoculars. Look SSW, find Sirius close to the horizon, gostraight up to Procyon, past that star the same distance again andit is about there. A dim, non-twinkling, dot. Google will help.Ceres was visited by a spacecraft before New Horizons got toPluto which had been re designated as a dwarf planet itself whilstnew Horizons was on its way. Ceres, at the time of its discovery(1801) and for some years afterwards was a planet too.Meteors are back – those flashes of light across the sky that somany people look for but rarely see, The Lyrid shower peaks onthe night of 22nd / 23rd April. The Moon will drown them outuntil it has set, so around 3am on the 23rd is the best chance fora sight. Get the loungers out and wrap a spare quilt around youand don’t fall asleep.

The Ploughasterism

T h econstellationof Ursa Majorcontains TheP l o u g hasterism

Multiple starsystems: Find‘The GreatBear’, UrsaMajor, andlocate the kinkin its tail(Otherwise the

bend in the handle of The Plough). There you will find the starsMizar and Alcor. They are around 82 light years away from usand about 1 light year apart from each other. They aregravitationally linked. A telescope reveals that Mizar has acompanion star and both it and Mizar are double stars. Alcor hasa companion too, so there are six stars all linked in some complexgravitational dance.

Talking about gravity brings us to Stephen Hawking. Manyobituaries have been written since his death; one item withinthem caught my eye. Stephen Hawking graduated at Oxford andthen went to Cambridge to study for his PhD. He wanted to workunder Professor Fred Hoyle but was allocated someone else.Hoyle was a leading advocate of the Steady State theory ofcosmology which was ousted by the Big Bang Theory. Hawkingsaid, if he had had his wish, he would have found himselfsupporting the wrong side of the argument. Well, I have just readan article which, again, questions the nature of the Big Bang.Stephen Hawking would have found work for another lifetime.

Terry Parish

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WHAT’S ON REGULAR EVENTSPC=Parish Council Office, Pound Lane OFH = Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside HSC = Heacham Social ClubMC = Methodist Church Hall, Station Road PRH = Pine Residents Hall, Wilton Rd PH = Public HallSM = St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street SG = Scout & Guide Hut, Sunnyside NC = Neville CourtMONDAYSTABLE TENNIS 9.30am Tel: Adrian 570477 (PH) Top RoomYOGA for healthy living 9.30-10.30am For info Tel: Alison571062 or email - medullayoga@gmail.com (SG)ART CLASS 10am – 12noon For info Tel: Shirley Milborn572247 (PRH)SUNNYSIDE CLOSE (Sheltered Housing for over 60’s)Coffee Morning 10.30am Tel : 570492FITSTEPS 11am – 12noon To book Tel:Jaime 571395 or07765433100 or email jaimefitsteps@gmail.com (PH)HATHA YOGA 11am-12noon For info Tel: Alison 571062 oremail - medullayoga@gmail.com (SG)FITNESS PILATES 12.15 – 1pm For info Tel: Suzie Povey07900 818311 (PH)2nd HEACHAM RAINBOWS Term Time Girls 5-7 years 5– 6pm Contact Kathryn Tel:572138 (MC)FOOTBALL Under 10's ‘Magpies’ 5-6.30pm Contact Debbie07506887545 U12’s 6.30-8pm Contact Jason 07867527706(HSC) playing fieldsRESTORATIVE YOGA 6 - 7.30pm at Heacham First SchoolContact Sandee Tel: 01485 570485LINE DANCING Absolute Beginners/Beginners 6-7pmImprovers 7-9pm £3.50 Contact Diane 571166 (SM)HEACHAM IN BLOOM 3rd Monday Monthly 7pm atHeacham Parish LibraryLINE DANCING 7-9pm £3.50 Yvonne Tel:532317 (PH)WEST NORFOLK TAPPING CIRCLE meet 3rd MondayMonthly 7-9pm For more information Tel:571936 Catherineor email mcatherineallen1@gmail.com. (PRH)HEACHAM WIVES GROUP – 2nd Monday of most months at7.30pm Contact Sue Scott Tel: 572252 (HSC) Top RoomHEACHAM SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB (from 7th April) 1pm tildark, £4 non members payable at the bar in the Social ClubTUESDAYSWEST NORFOLK MIND support for those suffering or caringfor those with mental health issues. 1-3pm, 4 Poplar Avenue,call Lynda on 01485 532024OVER 60? Enjoy improving your health and bone density withActive for Life Exercise Classes at Heacham SurgeryClassroom 10.15-11-15am Tel: Pat 298429CARPET BOWLS 10.15am - 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)HEACHAM CARERS SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st & 3rdTuesday monthly 1-3pm at A Piece of Mind 4 Poplar AvenueTea Coffee & a chat For more info Tel: 572707LINE DANCING 1.30 - 3.30 pm Improver/Intermediate £3.50Contact Diane 571166 (PH)THE FELLOWSHIP 2.45pm Every other Tuesday (MC)1st HEACHAM GUIDES 5.30 – 7pm Tel: Sue Theunissen07833747059 or just come along (MC)1st HEACHAM SCOUTS (boys and girls aged 10 to 14yrs)6 – 7.30pm Tel: Alison 07737642828 (SG)WEIGHT WATCHERS 5.30pm and 6.45pm (OFH)ZUMBA 7-8pm £4 per class or £7 for both Tuesday &Wednesday classes Tel: Michelle 07585002124 (SG)PARISH COUNCIL MTG 3rd Tuesday monthly 7pm (PC)HANDS & NEEDLES GROUP every other Tuesday7.30 – 9.00pm Tel: Joan Careless 570363 (MC)HEACHAM & SANDRINGHAM CAMERA CLUB meets 1st& 3rd Tuesday monthly 7.30pm Sandringham Club WestNewton Email: heachamdigitalcamerclub@yahoo.co.uk

POCAHONTAS PLAYERS Drama Group 7.30 – 9.30 pm Tel:570402 (PH)LIVE ENTERTAINMENT from 8.30pm at Fox & HoundsHEACHAM SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB (from 7th April) 1pm tildark, £4 non members payable at the bar in the Social ClubWEDNESDAYSWEST NORFOLK MIND Day Centre 9.30–3 pm at 4 PoplarAve Heacham Tel: Joyce Armstrong 07704338775www.westnorfolkmind.org.ukSCALLYWAGS PLAYGROUP Term Time 9.30 – 11am £2Tel: Jo 07521447284 (SG)CARPET BOWLS 10.15 – 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)THE OLD SCHOOLGIRL FRIENDS of Heacham School meetfor a ‘Coffee and a Chat’ the last Wednesday of the month10.30am at Norfolk Lavender Tel: 570742 or 579126MIDWEEK COMMUNION 2nd Wednesday of the month10.30am (MC)PATIENT ADVICE & LIAISON SERVICE 2 – 4pm on 2nd& 4th Wednesdays monthly (PC)HEACHAM LITTLE DRAGONS Korean martial arts of selfdefence Ages 5+ 4.30-5.30pm Tel: Ian 07806622154 (SG)FOOTBALL Under 9's 6-7pm Contact Sam 07803790402(HSC) playing fieldsTAI CHI & KUNG FU 6–7.15pm-Childrens Kung Fu 7.15–8.15pm-Adult Tai Chi 8.15–9.30pm-Adult Kung Fu Tel:Derek01553 674779 (PRH)LINE DANCING 7 - 9pm Improver/Intermediate £3.50Contact Diane 571166 (SM)BINGO 7.30pm Neville Court Grouped HomeHEACHAM TWINNING ASSOCIATION 2nd Wednesdaymonthly at 7pm New members welcome Tel: 579465. (PC)ZUMBA 7.30-8.30pm for cost & info see Tuesday (SG)WEST NORFOLK SINGERS 7.30-9pm For info Tel: 541851Peter Gray www.westnorfolksingers.org.uk/ (MC)QUIZ NIGHT 8.45pm Prompt start New teams of up to 5welcome £1 entry pp Cash Prize & Cash Snowball (HSC)HEACHAM SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB from 7th April 1-3pm,beginners and improvers training. (£4 non members) Dave07508234099/Alan 078709721031. Open 1pm til dark forcasual bowlersCAR BOOT SALES (from 18th April) 7am – 12noon(Gates open 6.30am for Booters) Weather permitting(HSC) Sports FieldTHURSDAYSWEST NORFOLK MIND Day Centre (specifically for olderpeople dementia friendly) 9.30–3pm For info Joyce Armstrong07704338775TABLE TENNIS CLUB 10am (PH Top Room)OVER 60? Enjoy improving your health and bone density withActive for Life Exercise Classes at Heacham SurgeryClassroom 10-11am Tel: 298429CARPET BOWLS 10.15am - 12 noon Tel: 570776 (PH)MOTHERS’ UNION 4th Thursday monthly 2pm (SM)TREFOIL GUILD 1st Thursday monthly 2 - 4pm (PRH)BINGO 2.30pm at Sunnyside Close (Sheltered Housing forover 60’s) Tel: 570492FOOTBALL Under 8's (5yrs up) 4.30-5.30pm U12’s5.45-7pm Contact Jason 07867527706 (HSC) playing fields1st HEACHAM BROWNIES Term Time Girls 7 - 10yrs (MC)5.30 – 7pm Tel: Sara (Brown Owl) 517028 or 07876 564084JUDO Beginners 6 - 7.30pm Tel: 571614 (PH)

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Advance Notice of Tenders forHeacham Poor’s Land

The Trustees hereby give notice that they invite tenders for theparcel of grazing land off Lamsey Lane owned by the HeachamPoor’s Land Charity.All tenders received by end of April will be opened on 1st June2018, and the tender considered the most appropriate will benotified at the end of June with a view to them taking over theparcel of land from September 1st, initially for one year.Priority shall be given to Heacham residents.Further information from interested parties can be obtained fromMartyn Guy on 01485 572034 or Richard Dix on 01485572253  who would be happy to  meet with you on site at amutually agreeable time to discuss your proposed usage and therestrictions and terms of hire.To post your tender please send to:Heacham Poor's Land Trusteesc/o 23 School RoadHeachamKing's LynnNorfolk. PE31 7DQ

1st HEACHAM CUBS ages 8 – 10yrsTerm Time 6.45 – 8.30pm Tel: Sam 572138 (SG)JUDO Advanced 7 – 9 pm Tel: 571614 (PH)HATHA YOGA at Heacham Infant School 7.45 – 8.45pm.£5 per person (limited spaces) Call Alison: 01485 571062CHILDREN’S YOGA 7 to 11yrs 4 – 5pm (limited spaces) Tobook call Alison: 01485 571062 (SG)SOCIAL EVENING 2nd Thursday monthly 7.30pm (MC)FLOWER CLUB 4th Thursday monthly 7.30pm Flowerarranging & demonstrations Tel:Alayne Seymour570560 (SM)RAO BUFFALOS 8pm (HSC Top Room)QUIZ NIGHT Cash Prizes 9pm at Fox & HoundsHEACHAM SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB (from 7th April) 1pm tildark, £4 non members payable at the bar in the Social ClubFRIDAYSBEREAVEMENT SUPPORT IN HEACHAM 10am - 12 noon3rd Friday of the month Contact Sue Spencerbereavementgroup53@yahoo.com or Tel: 572029 (SM)COFFEE AFTERNOON Fridhem Rest Home Station Rd LastFriday of the month at 2pmFOOTBALL Under 10's ‘Minors’ 5-6.30pm ContactJay 07711779415 (HSC) playing fields1st HEACHAM BEAVER SCOUTS for boys & girls aged 6 to8yrs Term time 6 - 7.15pm Tel:572890 Julian Geraghty (SG)TAI CHI & KUNG FU 6-7pm Beginners Tai Chi 7-8pmAdvanced Tai Chi 8-9.30pm Adult Kung FuTel: Derek 01553 674779 (PRH)INDOOR BOWLS CLUB (Carpet) 7pm (MC)CASH BINGO 7.30pm (PH)WILDFOWLERS CLUB 1st Friday monthly 7.30pm (HSCTop Room) HEACHAM SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB (from 7thApril) 1pm til dark, £4 non members payable at the bar in theSocial ClubSATURDAYSFOOTBALL U13’s 10-11.30am Contact Mike 07804927764(HSC Sports Field)HEACHAM YOUTH CLUB Term Time School years 6-11Tel: Louise 07411457017 (SM)HEACHAM SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB (from 7th April) 1pm tildark, £4 non members payable at the bar in the Social ClubSUNDAYSSUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE 4pm 1st Sunday MonthlyEveryone welcome For details Tel:579440 (PRH)HATHA YOGA 7.30-8.30pm For info Tel: Alison 571062 oremail - medullayoga@gmail.com (SG)HEACHAM SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB (from 7th April) 1pm tildark, £4 non members payable at the bar in the Social ClubSUNDAY SCHOOL Heacham 10.30am at Methodist Church, 4– 11 years. Open to all. Rev.Steve Oliver 01485 57232 or emailbuzzard177@msn.com

Friday 6th April GIG ‘Black Dog’ 8.30pm at Fox andHounds, Station Rd*** ‘Poker Night in Club’ 7pm at the Social Club, 13 StationRd. Non members welcomeSaturday 7th April ‘Bowling Green Opens’ at the Socialclub. See regular events for further informationSunday 8th April ‘Table Tennis Hardbat Tournament’ 9.30amin the Social Club Hall, 13 Station RdTuesday 10th April GIG ‘Ray Fenwick’ 8.30-m at Fox andHounds, Station RdWednesday 11th April ‘Coffee Morning and More’ 10am –12noon, Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside (Off Caley St)

Friday 13th April GIG ‘Nightride’ 8.30pm at Fox andHounds, Station RdMonday 16th April ‘Patient’s Participation Group’Contributing to health improvement in Heacham, Fring,Sedgeford and Ringstead. QEH updates held at HeachamSurgery 7.30pm. All patients welcome. Mike 01485 579007Tuesday 17th April GIG ‘Stone Pony’ 8.30pm at Fox andHounds, Station RdFriday 20th April GIG ‘Dead Horse’ 8.30pm at Fox andHounds, Station RdTuesday 24th April GIG ‘Against The Grain’ 8.30pm at Foxand Hounds, Station RdFriday 27th April GIG ‘Tattooed Lies’ at 8.30pm Fox andHounds, Station RdSaturday 28th April ‘Messy Church’ 10am – 12noon atHeacham St.Mary’s Church. Call Brian -1485 571348 orVeronica 01485 570697

MAYSaturday 5th & Sunday 6th May ‘Old Friends Hall ArtShow’ at Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside (off Caley St)Exhibitors have until 19th April to complete a registrationform. Call Roger 01485 571659

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OTHER EVENTSFriday 6th April ‘USC AGM followed by Dancing’MikeShelby 8.30pm at USC Homefields Road, HunstantonSaturday 7th April ‘An Evening of Music and Song withNelson’s Shantymen’ St.Nichoas Church Dersingham 7pm.Refreshments included, ,£6 entry. Tickets from Pauline 01485544561*** ‘Dancing to Borderline’ 8.30pm USC Homefields Road,HunstantonTuesday 10th April ‘Digital Competition Arches + two ownchoice’ Brancaster Camera Club, Brancaster Staithe VillageHall 7.30pm. Jim 01485 210013 or Wendy 01553 674725Visitors WelcomeWednesday 11th April ‘Poetry Morning’ HCP HunstantonCommunity Players, Town Hall Basement (with lift)Hunstanton £2.50 includes refreshments 01485 533933Friday 13th April ‘Country Night with Black Steel’ 8.30pmUSC Homefields RoadSaturday 14th April ‘Songs of Love and Delight’ by TheSamphires. 12noon St.Mary’s Church Snettisham, freelunchtime recital to include a simple lunch*** ‘Dancing to Carol Anne’ 8.30pm USC Homefields Road,Hunstanton*** ‘Grand Sale’ at Dersingham Scout and Guide HQ 9am –12noon. Books, Bric-a-brac, general housewares, refreshments.Proceeds support the 2018 Summer Festival of Hobbies, Craftsand Interests. Free admissionSunday 15th April Kings Lynn Festival Chorus invites ypu tosing ‘Oliver’, Doors 12.30pm, starts 1pm – 4pm plusperformance 4.30pm – 5.30pm, £10 per singer (accompaniedU18 free) contact secretary@kingslynnfestivalchorus.co.ukWednesday 18th April The Village Cinema presents ‘TheParty’ at the Memorial Hall Snettisham, doors 6.30pm, starts7pm, tickets on door £5Friday 20th April Anmer Village Social Club Film Night‘Murder on The Orient Express’ 7.30pm. Anmer Village SocialClub, £3 on the door 01485 579465*** ‘Quiz Night’ 8.30pm USC Homefields Road, Hunstanton.£3 includes foodSaturday 21st April An evening with Fakenham Ukes(Ukulele Band) at 7pm at The Salvation Army Snettisham.Tickets £5 call 01485 541078. All welcome*** Syderstone Village Cinema presents ‘Murder on The OrientExpress’ 7.30pm start at Amy Robsart Village Hall PE31 8SD,£3.50. 01485 578171/578244*** ‘’Dancing to Transition’ 8.30pm USC Homefields Road,HunstantonTuesday 24th April Dersingham Village Cinema presents ‘MyCousin Rachel’ starring Rachel Weisz & Sam Claffin. 7.30pmstart in the Dersingham Social Club Entrance £5 to include freetea or coffee*** ‘Home Battle versus Hunstanton Camera Club’ BrancasterCamera Club, Brancaster Staithe Village Hall 7.30pm. Jim01485 210013 or Wendy 01553 674725 Visitors WelcomeThursday 26th April Norfolk Wildlife Trust presents anillustrated talk ‘Life On Lundy’ by Richard Campey, 7.30pm,Hunstanton Methodist Church Hall, Austin Street £2.50members/£3 visitors.Friday 27th April ‘Dancing to Bondy’ 8.30pm USCHomefields Road, HunstantonSaturday 28th April ‘Dancing to Son of a Gun’ 8.30pm USCHomefields Road, Hunstanton

MAYSunday 6th May & Monday 7th May ‘Open Days’ RoyalAir Force History hosted by The Heritage Centre 10am – 4pm.Free admission. At The National Construction College,Bircham Newton, PE31 6RB. Contact David Jacklin on 01379741884

MondaysHUNSTANTON BRIDGE CLUB ‘Duplicate Bridge’6.50pm for 7pm at Hunstanton Conservative ClubFITSTEPS 6.30 – 7.30pm at Snettisham Memorial Hall Tobook Tel:Jaime 571395 or 07765433100 or emailjaimefitsteps@gmail.comTuesdaysBRANCASTER BABY & TODDLER GROUP Simms ReeveInst.Hall Brancaster 9.30-11.30am(term time) £2 per family Forinfo email: brancasterbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.co.ukCOASTAL STROKE & SUPPORT GRP 10.30am – 12.30pmat Hunstanton Methodist Church Austin StLINE DANCING 1.30 – 3.30pm at Snettisham Memorial Hall£3.50 Tel: 532317 YvonneSLIMMING WORLD 5.30pm & 7.30pm at HunstantonCommunity Centre Avenue Road Tel: Jo 07942 818059HUNSTANTON TANG SOO DO CLUB Korean martial artsof self defence ‘all ages’ 6.30 - 8.30pm at Smithdon HighSchool For details contact Ian on 07806 622154HUNSTANTON COMMUNITY CHOIR Rehearsals 7-9pmat Hunstanton Town Hall £3 per session For info Tel: 532392WednesdaysDOCKING MARKET 9am - 1pm in The Ripper HallLocal Produce Craft and Gift Stalls Tel: 576233RESTORATIVE YOGA 10 - 11am Sedgeford Village HallContact Sandee Tel: 01485 570485SING FOR WELLBEING Snettisham Community Choir10am–12noon at St Mary’s Church Hall Snettisham For infoTel:Carol O’Neill on 01328838616LYMPHOEDEMA SUPPORT GRP meets the 2nd Wednesdaymonthly 10.30am-12noon For info please Tel: Sue 570823HUNSTANTON BRIDGE CLUB ‘Duplicate Bridge’6.50pm for 7pm at Hunstanton Conservative ClubFIRE CADETS at Hunstanton Fire Station 7–9 pm Boys &Girls 13yrs+ Come along for a fun and interesting eveninglearning about all aspects of fire safety Tel : 07710 066145WEST NORFOLK TAI CHI CHUAN – weekly local Tai Chiclasses www.west-norfolk-tai-chi.com for information.ThursdaysLINE DANCING 10am – 12 noon at Hunstanton CommunityCentre £3.50 Tel: Diane 571166TEA DANCE 2 – 4.30pm at Hunstanton Community CentreLive Music Sequence & Ballroom £3 All WelcomeFITSTEPS 6 – 7pm at Snettisham Memorial Hall To bookTel:Jaime 571395 or 07765433100 or emailjaimefitsteps@gmail.comYOGA 7.45-8.45pm at Snettisham Memorial Hall For infoTel: Alison 571062 or email - medullayoga@gmail.comKINGS LYNN & DISTRICT OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETYmeet in Kings Lynn 4th Thursday monthly at 4.30pm MethodistChurch Hall, Kings Lynn. Pat 01485 572271FridaysHUNSTANTON BRIDGE CLUB ‘Beginners Bridge’ 1.20pmfor 1.30pm at Hunstanton Conservative ClubHUNSTANTON TANG SOO DO CLUB Korean martial artsof self defence mixed club all ages 6.30 - 8.30pm at SmithdonSaturdaysCHRISTIAN YOUTH GROUP 3rd Sat monthly 10am-12 noonages 10-14 Cost £1 at Dersingham Church Hall More info fromKaren Creedy 07717231096INDIE ARTS CLUB 2nd Sat monthly 1-4pm at HunstantonTown Hall Basement Entry & Membership free Tea or Coffee50p Book in advance via email: bookings@wattsington.com

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Heacham Social Bowls ClubOpen Days in May

Hopefully you saw – and more importantly – read our article inlast month’s Heacham Newsletter extolling the pleasures ofLawn Bowls.Did we spark a degree of interest? Were you tempted? Well nowis your chance to give bowls a go. We are holding Open Dayson the 6th and 27th May. Some of our experienced memberswill be running ‘Try it and See’ sessions between 12.00 and 3.30on each day. All you will need is some flat soled shoes, as wewill provide the bowls as well as give you tips on how to playthe game.

Not around on the May andSpring Bank Holiday weekends?Don’t despair. We will also beholding beginner and improversessions each Wednesdayafternoon between 2.00 and 4.00– weather permitting – from the9th May. All you have to do isturn up and we will do the rest.At worst you will have had anafternoon out with some friendly

people. At best, you might discover a new interest that combinesgentle exercise with socialising with new friends. Look out forour local posters and announcements and then just turn up andgive Bowls a go. We look forward to welcoming you to theHeacham Social Bowls Club.If you are worried about cost, our annual membership fees for2018 are just £25 per person with an additional fee of £6 (£10for a couple) to join the Social Club.

Can’t wait until May and want further information? Contacteither Frazer (07771 434659) or Alan (07870 972031) who willbe more than happy to help.

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1st Heacham ScoutsHeacham Scout hut had a bit of a cold shockjust before Christmas when the ageing boilerunexpectedly failed. Knowing the age of the

boiler, we had been saving towards a replacement. However, wewere caught out by a catastrophic boiler failure, leaving uswithout heating in December.Nevertheless, thanks to the generosity and speedy response ofthe Heacham Youth and Community Trust, the Hut is warm andtoasty again.We have been providing a meeting place for local groups formany years now. Originally intended for Heacham Scouts andGuides, the hut provides accommodation for a wide variety oflocal clubs and groups.

· We cater for youngsters attending the Scallywags baby& toddler group, on average 20 to 25 children a week,aged 6 months to 4 years, with 15 adults.

· We host 2 yoga sessions a week, attended by 30 peopleaged 7 years to 80 years old.

· We host Tai Chi sessions with about 35 peopleattending the classes on a weekly basis, ages rangingfrom 20 to 90, doing Tai Chi, exercise and relaxationmeditation, all of which is recognised as beingbeneficial for people’s health.

· We even have a dog training club every week!All these are in addition to the young people attending theScouting and Guiding groups who also use the hall.In an average month, the regular classes and groups have about600 attendees, aged from 6 months to 80+. We also host birthdayparties and one-off events such as photographic sessions and

dance classes. The hall provides indoor and outdoor space,including a garden and car park – invaluable to many of thosewho attend.

Without the help of the Youth and Community Trust, we wouldhave really struggled to provide a venue for our users. We cannotthank them enough for their timely help.

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Heacham Manor Golf Club donates £1,719towards Cancer Care at the QEH and

elects new captains for 2018 seasonHeacham Manor Golf Club AGM took place on Friday 9thMarch in the Avocet Bar to elect new Captains for 2018.The first item on the agenda was to thank 2017s captain, SimonKing, for his hard work over the past year and present a chequeto the QE Hospital’s Cancer Care and Treatment department for£1,719. The amount was raised from fundraising via CaptainsDay, Summer BBQ, Raffle at the Seniors Open and general finesand donations.Although a representative from the hospital was not able to bepresent, Dawn Slack, (Matron/Lead Cancer Nurse) had sent astatement: “I would like to thank all the hard work your membershave put in to raising this money. It shows a real kindness andcommitment from you all. I am always amazed by people’sgenerosity to help the hospital and those suffering with cancer.”Heacham Manor Golf Manager Edward Howes was pleased toannounce the appointment of Nick Searle as Men’s Captain,Sophie De Winton as Ladies’ Captain and Paul Sykes as Seniors’Captain.Heacham Manor Director, Paul Searle, as well as answering anumber of AOB questions with regards to the club, alsointroduced a new benefit of membership at Heacham Manorwhich has joined the SmartGolfer Network. This Network ofclubs offers FREE golf at over 30 golf clubs with membershipat Heacham Manor.Now is a great time to join with the start of the membershipseason on 1st May; if you join early Heacham Manor will includeApril for FREE.Visit www.heacham-manor.co.uk or call 01485 536030 for moreinformation.

Left toRight -Simon King,Nick Searle,Sophie DeWinton,Paul Sykes.

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around &about...HCP Hunstanton Community

PlayersPoetry Mornings 2018

The popular Hunstanton PoetryMornings returned this spring onFebruary 14th in Hunstanton Town Hall

Basement. The group meet every other month from 10.30-12.00noon with a small charge for refreshments.These poetry mornings have been running for 10 years and areopen to everyone who wants to read their own work, listen toothers or bring along an old favourite poem. Each session has atheme as a guide but others can be included.This year themes include, “Romance” for Valentine’s Day and“War Poets” in October to help commemorate the end of theFirst World War.Dates are:

Wednesday April 11thWednesday June 13th

Wednesday August 8thWednesday October 10th

Wednesday December 12th

Everyone is welcome and further details are available fromThe Secretary on 01485 533933.

The West Norfolk Members Group invites you toAn illustrated talk:

Life on Lundyby Richard Campey

on the wildlife of this tiny island in the Bristol Channel.

Thursday 26th April - 7.30pmVenue: Hunstanton Methodist Church Hall, Austin Street.

Cost: £2.50 members / £3.00 visitors.

Open Gardens at SedgefordSunday 27th May

Now in its 31st year, Sedgeford continues this annual event,with a dozen or so village gardens open for viewing by gardenand plant lovers.Visitors often start their trip with a homemade lunch at thechurch, where there will be a display of local art work, togetherwith craft and produce stalls, all accompanied by the live musicof 'All that Jazz'.Alternatively, one can first view the gardens taking in the plant,ice cream, bookstalls and children’s events etc on the way roundbefore finishing off with tea and art in the church. There will bea village shuttle bus to help if the legs get weary.Gardens are open from 12.00noon until 5.00pm, with entranceat £4.00 and children free.For enquiries – please contact Pam Goddard – Tel: 01485579002 or email: pamgoddard@btinternet.com

Ringstead Village ClubRingstead Village Club meet once a month (except August) onthe first Thursday of the month, at 2pm, in the Village Hall, HighStreet (next to the Gin Trap Inn). You don’t have to live in thevillage to come along to our meetings, everyone is welcome. Weinvite a variety of speakers throughout the year to come and givetalks on a wide variety of subjects, there will be something tointerest everyone.The Annual plant sale will be on Saturday 5th May starting at10am. Please note that, instead of the Village Hall it will be heldat Apple Tree Cottage, 62 Docking Road. Refreshments will beavailable.

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WEST NORFOLK LIBRARIESEVENTS

HUNSTANTON LIBRARYApril 2018

For further information about events and to book please call01485 532280.Chess Club – Every Saturday 10.30-12.30pm (7th, 14th, 21st& 28th April).Baby Bounce and rhyme – every Monday (term time) from2.00-2.30pm. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th April.Board Gamers – every Tuesday 2.00-3.00pm. Come and enjoysome card and board games. Refreshments provided. 3rd, 10th,17th & 24th April.Job help session - Every Wednesday 3.00-5.00pm (Bookingessential). Want help to update your CV, using UniversalJobmatch, and searching for jobs online? Then why not book infor a 30 minute session with staff to get you started. Please call01485 532280 to book! 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th April.Just a cuppa – every Friday from 10.30-11.30am. 6th, 13th,20th & 27th April.The Library Lads – every Friday 2.00-3.00pm. Relax, makefriends, enjoy some card and board games, discuss a hobby orjust stop by for a chat and a cuppa. 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th April.Volunteers needed! Please contact the library on 01485532280 if you’d like to find out more· Could you help inspire the next generation of computercoders? We want to run an after-school Coding Club at theLibrary, using projects from the Code Club website.

· Could you spare some time to help during Job Helpsupporting people writing a CV, job searching and usinguniversal jobmatch?· Could you help develop ideas for events held at the libraryas a Library Friend and promote the library and its serviceswithin the local community?· Could you help motivate under 5s by hosting Mini Movers,keeping kids active with some activities and rhymes? Or be aSaturday Storyteller, reading stories to a small group?· Could you help support people learning to read? Enquireabout becoming a Reading Pathways Coach.

Yet More Old stuff – Thursday 5th April 10.00-12.00pmCome and check out some seriously old stuff and have a tripdown memory lane on the first Thursday of every month. There’sno need to book - just come along. Refreshments available fora small charge.Knit and Natter- Thursday 12th April 10.30-12.30pmColour yourself calm – Monday 9th & 23rd April 10.30-12.00Book Club – Monday 9th April 2.30pmNew members always welcome. Ask staff for details of thebooks being discussed.Dog’s Trust activities – Wednesday 11th April 1.30-2.30pmCome and join Jo Goodman, Education and Community Officerfor East Anglia, for a morning of dog related activities andsimple crafts! This event is suitable for children under 12 andtheir parents or carers. This event is free but booking is essential.Please call 01485 532280.Walk and talk group - Tuesday 17th April 2.30pm from thelibraryA short walk around the town and then refreshments at thelibrary afterwards. This walk is perfect for those wanting togently build up their walking stamina.Boudicca, Rebel Queen – Wednesday 18th April 7.30pmThe ancient tale of how Queen Boudicca rallied the Britons inan apocalyptic struggle with the Imperial might of Rome. Thisevent, which sent shockwaves through the history of Britain, isrecreated in this dramatic and humorous show by three ofNorfolk's finest storytellers. 90 mins plus interval, suitable forages 14+. Tickets are £5 per person payable in advance.Refreshments will also be available.Need help with your computer or tablet?Why not book a one-to-one session with library staff? Chargesapply. Please ask staff for details.

Family History and Computer volunteersYou can also book one-to-one sessions with our volunteers. Justask staff for details.

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ANMER VILLAGE SOCIAL CLUBFILM NIGHT

Friday 20th April 2018 at 8.00pm‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’

Starring Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, JudyDench and Johnny Depp. When a murder occurs on the trainhe's travelling on, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruitedto solve the case.

Venue – Anmer Village Social ClubAdmission by ticket - £3 at the door

Doors and bar open 7.30pmNew members welcome

Email: films@anmerclub.co.uk or telephone 01485 579465.New members welcome. For details of this and other forthcom-ing events, including trailers of future films, visit our websiteat: www.anmerclub.co.uk

Brancaster Camera ClubMeeting in Brancaster Staithe Village Hall 7.30 pmTuesday, 10th April, 2018Digital Competition ‘Arches’ + 2 own choiceJudge: Rex MakemsonTuesday, 24th AprilHome battle versus Hunstanton Camera ClubJudge Dave Jordan FRPSVisitors always welcome. Contact: Jim Till on 01485 210013or Wendy Calow on 01553 674725.

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SING 'OLIVER' FUN DAY SUNDAYWhat better way to work off those extra chocolate-y calories ofEaster than to spend an afternoon 'getting to know' the best bitsof that perennial favourite 'OLIVER'!In collaboration with the King's Lynn Festival Chorus, TheCome and Sing Company, a merry band of professional singersand instrumentalists will welcome you at St. Nicholas' Chapelon Sunday 15th April at 1pm (doors open at 12.30pm).An afternoon's fun musical workout is promised, that the young,young-at-heart and fans of musical theatre will enjoy.Fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory.  However, therewill be prizes for the best creations!There is a nominal fee of £10 per adult singer.  FREE foraccompanied under 18s. What an opportunity for an activitythat the whole family can enjoy to celebrate the joys of Spring!To book a place, please register onlinewith: secretary@kingslynnfestivalchorus.co.ukHowever, if you would  rather be a spectator, there will be aFREE performance of the afternoon's efforts at 4.30pm.See you there!

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Spiral Word Puzzle

Beginning at 1, complete the grid clockwise with four-letterwords from the clues below. The last letter of each word becomesthe first of the next. When complete you will find the answer tothe puzzle in the shaded boxes. Good luck, let’s keep those littlegrey cells stirring.

1 2 3

9 10

14 15

8 11 4

16

13 12

7 6 5

1) A bit in a play?2) A snare3) You can do this to an orange4) Part of the Earth’s surface5) Run fast or thrown at a board6) An amphibian7) Can be hit to make a noise8) It orbits the Earth9) Found on the end of a finger10) Lattice like material11) A long poem?12) Shellfish famous in Cromer13) Can be read14) Bird of New Zealand15) Part of the eye16) Words set to music

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Ringstead Art GroupAMATEUR ART ON SHOW

A group of local amateur artists are staginga new exhibition throughout the May Day holiday weekend toshow off their latest works.The Ringstead Art Group get together once a week tocollectively help each other to improve their techniques and toexchange ideas. The numerous exhibits on show pay tribute tothe high standard achieved and the wide diversity of the workon display. You will be able to chat to some of the artists andperhaps purchase a painting for a bargain price!The exhibition, at Ringstead Village Hall, PE36 5JU, runs fromSaturday 5th to Monday 7th May, 10.30 - 5.00pm. Admissionand parking are free.

Heacham MinorsNew training is now taking place for 4-7 year olds on Thursdays4.30-5.30pm. The first session is free and £1 for each time after,so come along and see if you like it.Contact Jason Brown for more details on 07867 527706 /jasonb.24@outlook.comHere at Heacham Minors, we are trying to build a history of theMinors teams from being first established onwards. If you haveany details of teams, squad pictures or any information at all, Iwould love to hear from you to help build up the history pageon the website.Please contact Jason Brown if you can help the club learn more.07867 527706 / jasonb.24@outlook.com

Jason Brown

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West Norfolk Care Home joy atNorfolk Care Awards

A West Norfolk care company director is celebrating successafter winning a prestigious industry award at a ceremonycelebrating the best providers in the county.

Extra Hands'company directorHazel Evans waspresented with theHarold BodmerO u t s t a n d i n gAchievement Awardat the Norfolk CareAwards 2018.The awardwas  created inmemory of theformer executivedirector of NorfolkCounty Council’sadult social serviceswho died suddenly in2016. The ceremonywas held  atSprowston Manor onThursday eveningand hosted by actor,

comedian and writer Karl Minns.Mrs Evans started the company, which has offices in Heachamand covers the whole of Norfolk, with her husband David 25years ago and they have been offering a range of services across

the county which now includes holiday care, well-being checksand dementia care.“I am absolutely delighted to have won this very specialaward," Hazel Evans said. “I have been working in care since1987 and my passion and drive has always been to raise theprofile of social care in Norfolk. To win this accolade is anabsolute honour, both personally and for my company, and I amvery proud of the outstanding levels of service that Extra Handshas provided over the last 25 years and will continue to do sofor many years to come."The company, which has now won at these awards for the fourthtime in five years, was also highly commended in this year's‘Promoting Dignity and Respect in Everyday Life’ Category.A total of ten categories were subject to the judging panel, withstrict criteria to be met in each area of the caring profession. Theaward-winning Extra Hands was the first in the county to offera regular ‘well-being check service’, made on as many days ofthe week as people require.The service being offered by the company provides a newdimension to care of the elderly and other members of thecommunity who may need support. The service has beendesigned specifically to help and support family members orneighbours who currently fulfil a caring function, but who mayneed to take a break for any period of time, or whose dailyroutines make regular visits inconvenient. In addition to themonitoring function, there is also the benefit of regular socialinteraction, which can so easily drop off for the elderly orisolated, and those who live alone.For more information on the companyvisit extrahandshomecarenorfolk.co.uk  or telephone 01485570611.

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Borough Council NewsThere is a proposal to build 30 or so houses on the Sheep Fieldin Hunstanton. This is supported by government funding as it isa Community Housing Development and a proportion of thenew homes will be for the local community. I have establishedthat ‘local’ extends to villages in close proximity. Register yourinterest quickly to: anna.clarke@north-norfolk.gov.uk She willtell you about eligibility criteria.Continuing with planning: the government is consulting on newdraft proposals for planning legislation. These proposals willlikely become concrete in early summer. They are many pageslong and within them is much on new ways to smack localplanning authorities. However, there are one or two nuggetswhich are likely to be useful. For example, it is recommendedthat 20% of new sites should be no more than half a hectare insize – about 15 houses. This is to encourage smaller builders tocome forward.The national formulae, proposed last autumn, to determine howmany houses should be built each year, has been kept in. If it isretained after consultation, which seems likely, then the current670/year (calculated by BCKLWN) will reduce to 525/year. Thisis across West Norfolk and is a number easier to meet. It couldbe argued by people caught up in planning appeals (e.g. CheneyHill protesters) that too many houses were planned for in the lastround, so dismissing an appeal might balance the books. I don’tknow if an inspector will see the logic.More houses have been allocated to Heacham for the newemerging BCKLWN local plan. Where they go will beinfluenced by the Neighbourhood Plan (written within Heacham)which will come before you for consultation later this year.You should be aware that the NCC Recycling Centre at the ChalkPit will be charging you for any DIY waste (wood, glass, rubbleetc) from April 1st. A foolish day for a foolish decision.Everyone seems to accept that this waste will now end up inblack domestic bins which are collected by the Borough Council.BCKLWN will then face greater landfill costs. Consequently,less waste will be recycled and you pay for it. I have complainedto the County Council, the Borough Council, Henry Bellinghamand Michael Gove, the Minister for the Environment. At least Ididn’t waste paper as I used email.Also going up on 1st April, unless there is a change of mind, arecar parking charges and rent for beach huts. These are BoroughCouncil decisions. It will cost you £4 for one to three hours atthe beach car parks. Resident passes increase by 60%. I haveobjected to this. Beach hut fees, I am told, are now the mostexpensive along the coast. The beach hut association isvigorously pursuing that.

A controversy: Where can dog poo bags be put? (No suggestionsplease). During discussions on another topic at last full BoroughCouncil, it was stated that they could be put in litter bins. Awebsite for Watlington Parish Council says the same. A Googlesearch reveals there is no law preventing bagged dog waste goingin litter bins and many councils don’t have dog bins anymore,just general waste bins in the same locations. However, it appearsthat the Borough Council operatives who empty Heacham’s litterbins refuse to do so if dog waste is in them. I have asked for anexplanation and, at the time of writing, I still await it.Lidl seem set to open soon. I have got no further with the‘promised’ box junction. Site management ignored requests tokeep the pavement swept but at least no litter or material hasblown off the development which cannot be said for some smalllocal sites.Enforcement officers have been active in the villageinvestigating nuisance such as: noise from construction; illegaldisposal of commercial waste and operating a business from adomestic residence without planning permission. If you havesimilar concerns let me know.---- STOP PRESS ---- STOP PRESS ---- STOP PRESSPlanning officers have reached a decision regarding theapplication for glamping pods in the ancient woodland alongHunstanton Road. The application has been refused.

Terry Parish

Answers to Spiral Word Puzzle

1) Part2) Trap3) Peel4) Land5) Dart6) Toad7) Drum8) Moon9) Nail10) Lace11) Epic12) Crab13) Book14) Kiwi15) Iris16) Song

Puzzle Word: MONGREL

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Alternative MedicineThere was a mention of spring cleaning on the radio the otherday, blaming the Victorians for its invention - makes a changefrom the Romans! Now as its sunny it’s a great time to put outsideall your crystals and stones that have been gathering dust orneglected in the back of the drawer. Crystals love the sun ormoonlight as it charges them and cleanses them. Include any suncatchers or jewellery. If they feel sticky run them under the coldtap first. I’ve used washing up liquid on some that were reallybad. It’s a good idea to empty dreamcatchers too so they cancontinue to catch good healing dreams and slow up or stop thegrumpy variety, a good shake outside and fly in the air for a fewdays.If you use smudge (herb smoke) or burn incense, it’s great to doeach room, especially those cobwebby corners and behindfurniture to say thanks for the warmth and learning of winter.Then invite in, with bells or clapping, new vibrant energy to carryany new projects into fruition and hold your home in sunlight andbliss for the new season. Do you communicate with the Spirit ofyour home? If not, why not; they were here first! A simple helloand offering gifts of flowers or pretty things like shells or feathershelps keep your home and life flowing in a more harmonious wayand is something our ancestors would have done.I seem to be ‘doing’ fear in a big way recently, which ranges fromanxiety to terror and not helpful, so my favourite remedies areBach Rescue Remedy/Emergency Essence/creature comfortessence, all of which are different makes of flower essences. Youtake them by adding a few drops to a glass of water and sip it or,as I do, squirt straight under the tongue - can’t be bothered tocount drops! These take the edge off the fear emotions and makeyou feel calmer/braver. When you get scared again (if you do),take another sip, it’s that easy. Or use homeopathic Aconite 6c

or 30c; just suck a tablet or dissolve in a bottle of water. Noone knows it’s there if you’re stressing on a bus or in aninterview. (If it’s fear of an exam then Gelsemium may bebetter). Homeopathic remedies have the active bit on theoutside, so don’t touch them too much. All can be takenalongside any prescribed medication.As before, for any further information and advice, please emailme. alison.shaman.healer@gmail.comThank you.In harmony.

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FoodSat 21st April - 8.30pm Dancing to ‘Transition’

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Scallywags Parent, Baby & ToddlerGroup

The Easter Bunny came early to Scallywags - thankyou Brenda and Tesco Heacham! Once again you

kindly provided all our little ones with chocolate to take home.A frosty morning and very wet grass in the garden put thechocolate animals off from hiding outside but they hopped ontoour Happyland toys inside instead and were all discovered! Wehad lots of beautiful rabbity creations from the childrenthroughout the morning and us grown-ups enjoyed our Eastersnacks too, especially the hot cross buns from Heacham Bakers,highly recommended!In addition to Tesco Heacham, thanks also this month to Clarefor children’s clothes to raise funds, Liz and Mike for setting up,to Peter for books and puzzles and to Beth for creating a spareclothes bag for emergencies!

We return on Wednesday April 18th- hopefully Spring will be in fullswing by then and maybe we can beout on the slides ’n swings! Lookforward to seeing you and your littleones!Darcie is a little bit bigger one nowso is off to lovely Heacham Nursery- enjoy your nursery days Darcie and

thank you for coming to Scallywags with your family! Pleasedto hear Noah is enjoying Bobtails in Snettisham too!Wishing you all a happy Easter from Scallywags and as we turninto a new season a very lovely Springtime also.Scallywags Parent Baby & Toddler Group meet at The ScoutHut, Sunnyside, every term time Wednesday mornings 9.30-11am. We ask £2 per family to cover rent, refreshment andresources. If you’d like any more info, please text/call Jo on07521 447284.

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Hunstanton Conservative Club

Entertainment for April

7 April Mark Steele

14 April Jamie Thurston

21 April Rhiannon Rae

28 April Mike Fox

Syderstone Village Cinemawith the support of Creative Arts East

Presents:On Saturday 21st April 2018

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (12A)Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this new version of AgathaChristie’s novel, in which the Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot findshimself stranded on a snowbound train in company with thirteenstrangers and a corpse. You may know the outcome, so the funwill be watching a cast of top-notch performers including JudiDench, Derek Jacobi, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Venue:  Amy Robsart Village Hall,Syderstone PE31 8SD.

Start time: 7.30pm.Advance Tickets £3.50

Contact 01485 578171 / 01485 578244Email: cinema@syderstone.com

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Searles Resort Golf AGM donates£3,000 to NARS

The Searles Resort Golf Club AGM took place on Friday 23rdFebruary to elect new Captains for 2018. However, the first orderof the evening was to present the NARS (Norfolk AccidentRescue Services), Searles 2017 Captains’ Charity, with a chequefor £3,000. This superb amount was raised from Captains’ Day,Gala Day in late May and Captains’ Chaos and Dave Cox’sFriday Quiz Nights, as well as other events that took place in2017.This donation has enabled NARS to purchase a roadsideventilator so state-of-the-art roadside treatment will be possibleSearles Golf Manager Edward Howes was pleased to announcethat David Cox was elected Men’s Captain, Peter Wills asSeniors Captain and Sam Gooderson as Ladies Captain for 2017.Searles Resort Golf and Country Club hold monthlycompetitions as well as numerous other events and socialcompetitions.Membership is now available starting on 1st April, full annualmembership costs £395 and summer membership £285 with nojoining fee.

Visit www.searles.co.ukor call 01485 536010 formore information.L to R: Searles CaptainDavid Cox, NARSRepresentatives PaulStrutt & Carl Smith,Searles Director PaulSearle.

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Up to 8 handpulls serving our own & guest real ales

Forthcoming gigs For April 2018 ( 8.30pm unless stated )

Sunday 1st - Jessies Ghost (2-4pm) Friday 6th - Black Dog Tuesday 10th - Ray Fenwick Friday 13th - Nightride Tuesday 17th - Stone Pony Friday 20th - Dead Horse Tuesday 24th - Against The Grain Friday 27th - Tattooed Lies

Winter Warmer Specials Lunch Menu is back on at £5.95.Served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday lunch times 12-2.

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Thursday night curry menu from £9.50 including a free starter.

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Pocahontas PlayersCalamity Jane iscoming to Town!

Look out folks - Calamity Jane is coming to Heacham. Who canremember the famous lyrics from these songs?  'The DeadwoodStage is comin' on over the hill'? or 'Take me back to the BlackHills, the Black Hills of Dakota'? or ' I just blew in from theWindy City. The Windy City is mighty pretty'? or the beautifulballad ‘Once I had a secret love, that lived within the heart ofme’? plus many more classics.The Pocahontas Players are well into the rehearsals of thisadapted Calamity Jane production. Lines are learnt and Propsare being built. Tickets are selling. Please see POSTER withinthis newsletter for details of ticket sales, dates and times.For this production we are introducing numbered seats for Stallsand Raised seating. If you book in advance, please bring youractual ticket with you, so our front of house can direct you toyour lettered Row and Seat number. If you book for Saturdaymatinee May 19th, it does coincide with The Royal Weddingand the FA Cup final but we have performances on Fridayevening and Saturday evening.

Hoping to see you there, perhaps joining in the chorus singingas well?Thank you.

from Janice on behalf ofHeacham's Pocahontas Players Drama Group

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Dates & Deadlines!A NEW TAX YEAR

Supplied by Kathryn Gigg,Chartered Accountants,Hunstanton APRIL 2018

2 March 2018 Income Tax: 5% penalty imposed on 2016/17income tax, CGT and Class 4 NIC not paid by today. The penaltycan be avoided if a time to pay arrangement is agreed in advance.5 March 2018 Trusts: deadline to register an existing trustwithout risk of a penalty. The statutory deadline was 31 January 2018and this has not been extended, but HMRC state that no penalties willbe charged provided registration is completed by 5 March.13 March 2018 Spring Statement31 March 2018 Company Tax: final date for reclaim of taxpaid by a close company on a loan to a participator if loan repaidduring the financial year ended 31 March 2014. Corporation Tax: returns for accounting periods ended 31March 2017 should be submitted by today. Company Accounts: private companies with 30 June 2017year-ends should file their accounts at Companies House. Income Tax/NIC: expected date when employer supportedchild care will close to new entrants. New claimants can insteadaccess tax-free child care.5 April 2018LAST DAY OF THE 2017/18 TAX YEAR:deadline for various tax claims and elections; including thefollowing: Personal Tax: final date for 2013/14 claims which have alimit of four years from the end of the tax year. These includeclaims for: personal allowances; the remittance basis; overlaprelief, terminal loss relief; overpayment relief (formerly callederror or mistake relief); the carry-forward of trading losses andcapital losses. Personal Tax: deadline for electing to transfer (part of) themarried couple’s allowance from husband to wife, or withdrawsuch an election, for 2018/19. CGT: last day to make disposals to use the 2017/18 CGTexemption. CGT: deadline to claim that an asset became of negligiblevalue or a loan to a trader became irrecoverable in 2015/16. IHT: deadline for utilising IHT exemptions for 2017/18(and any excess from 2016/17) NIC: deadline to pay voluntary Class 2 or Class 3 NIC for2011/12. NIC: deadline for claiming exception from Class 4 NIC for2018/19 where the same earnings are subject to Class 1 NIC. NIC: deadline to reclaim Class 1 NIC mistakenly paid in2016/17 on earnings which should have been categorised asself-employed. Pensions: deadline to make a contribution to qualify for taxrelief in 2017/18 and to utilise any unused relief from 2014/15,2015/16 and 2016/17.6 April 2018FIRST DAY OF THE 2018/19 TAX YEAR: anumber of tax changes take place on this date. Income Tax: standard personal allowance for 2018/19 is£11,850. Income Tax: basic rate limit for 2018/19 tax year is£34,500. Child Care: Employer-provided schemes close to newjoiners from this date. Pensions Annual Allowance: the annual allowance of £40kis tapered for high earners with income of in excess of £150k,down to a minimum of £10k19 April 2018 Employers: deadline to make 2017/18 finalpayroll report using either a full payment submission (FPS) oremployer payment summary (EPS). After this date an earlieryear update (EYU) must be made.

30 April 2018 Income Tax: further late filing penaltiesapply to outstanding 2016/17 Self Assessment tax returns. Forreturns filed online after today, automatic £10 daily penaltiesapply. For returns filed on paper, the further penalty is thegreater of £300 or 5% of the tax outstanding on 31 October2017. Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: deadline to submitreturns for the annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) andpay the tax for the year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019; deadlineto amend returns and pay any outstanding tax for the year 1 April2017 to 31 March 2018. Corporation Tax: returns for accounting periods ended 30April 2017 should reach HMRC. Company Accounts: private companies with 31 July 2017year-ends should file their accounts at Companies House.1 May 2018 Income Tax: second £300/5% penalty foroutstanding 2016/17 paper self-assessment Returns. Dailypenalties (£10 per day for 90 days) for outstanding 2016/17online self-assessment Returns.5 May 2018 Tax Credits: last day to make a tax credits claimfor 2018/19 and have it backdated to the start of the tax year.31 May 2018 Corporation Tax: returns for accountingperiods ended 31 May 2017 should be submitted to HMRC. Company Accounts: private companies with 31 August2017 year ends should file their accounts at Companies House. PAYE: last day for giving a Form P60 for 2017/18 to eachrelevant person employed on 5 April 2018.

Mrs K H Gigg FCACaution: The information listed above is for general guidance only. You should neitheract, nor refrain from action, on the basis of any such information. You should takeappropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances because the applicationof laws and regulations will vary depending on particular circumstances and because lawsand regulations undergo frequent change. Whilst I endeavour to ensure that the informationcontained herein is correct, neither I nor my firm shall be liable in damages (including,without limitation, damages for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tortor otherwise from any information contained in it, or from any action or decision taken asa result of using any such information.© Kathryn Gigg 2018

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HEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL NOTICEBOARD

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS IN BRIEFVacancy: There is currently one vacancy for a ParishCouncillor. Please contact the Parish Clerk for further details orlook on our website at Heacham.norfolkparishes.gov.ukFacebook: Heacham Parish Council has a Facebook page, visitus to keep ahead with local news.Heacham – Highway and Community Ranger VisitThe Highway Community Ranger Gangs will be makingscheduled visits to communities in the area. These visits willcommence approximately two weeks after our scheduledhighway inspections.Therefore, the Rangers gangs will be visiting the Parish ofHeacham during the week commencing 02 April 2018 to carryout work identified through inspections and reported by theparish.New Councillor: The Council voted to co-opt Mr MichaelQuinn. This brings the Council up to 16 Councillors with 1vacancy left to fill.

The next Full Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 17thApril at 7.00pm at the Parish Council Office.

ALLOTMENTS

We have received a great response to our article in last month’snewsletter and are very pleased to see all our allotments are nowtaken. Anyone wishing to take on an allotment when onebecomes free please contact Sue or Liz in the Parish CouncilOffice and we will put you on a waiting. Please note these areonly available to Heacham residents.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Parish Council has been granted a licence to treat GreylagGoose and Mallard Duck eggs. The licence permits the Councilto treat nests on private property in the village, but only at theinvitation of the property owner.

The Parish Council’s policy of humane management is not aquick fix, but with Parishioners’ support of its no feedingrequest, current numbers can be controlled and the flock can bemaintained at a naturally sustainable balance.

The Parish Council continues to urge residents not to feed theducks or geese. This is particularly important to prevent motherducks bringing ducklings off the ponds and onto the roads.

Heacham Parish Council

DOG BINS

We have received several enquiries from dog owners regardingthe disposal of Dog Waste there has been some confusion overhow and where we can dispose of our dog waste. If there is aDog Bin available please use it, otherwise see below.Just to clarify this:DOUBLE BAG IT, TIE IT, BIN IT, any bin will do. That’sthe advice from Borough Council King’s Lynn and WestNorfolk and the Norfolk Constabulary.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

YOUR DAY!   YOUR SAY!

The Annual Parish  Meeting is on Wednesday 23rd May thisyear. An opportunity for you, as a resident, to raise concernsand voice your opinions to the Parish Council on what ishappening (or not happening) in Heacham.We would love to hear from you prior to the meeting if youwould like to raise an agenda item. Otherwise we look forwardto seeing you on 23rd May at the Old Friends Hall, Sunnyside.The meeting starts at 7.00pm and refreshments will be availableafterwards.

!!WANTED!!PARISH COUNCILLOR’S

The Parish Council still has one vacancy, which needsto be filled before it is back to full strength with 17members.

If you are interested, please call into the ParishCouncil Office for an informal chat with the Clerk.

SUNDAY 5th AUGUST

*** Keep thinking about your float ***Are you going to win the Chairman's prize of £100.00

for the best float?

Give it a go - you never know?For information, please contact Sue at the Parish Office

Any queries should be addressed to:

Heacham Parish Council OfficeJubilee Clinic Pound Lane Heacham

Norfolk PE31 7ETTel/Fax 01485 572142

Email: heachampc@btinternet.comWebsite: heacham.norfolkparishes.gov.ukOpen Tuesday - Friday 10.00am–12 noon.

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HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE 01485 572769HEACHAM MON TO FRI 08.30 TO 18.30SNETTISHAM MON TO WED 08.30 TO 12.30 14.30 TO 18.30 THURS/FRIDAY 08.30 TO 12.30 Closed p.m.OUT OF HOURS DOCTOR 111For out of hours service, please call the NHS HelplineHEACHAM & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME 534777HEACHAM CHEMIST 570297OPEN MON - FRI 09.00 TO 18.30 SAT 09.00 TO 17.30Between 13.00-14.00 prescriptions and certain other products onlyavailable if the Pharmacist is in attendanceDUTY CHEMIST NOTICE DISPLAYED ON DOORHEACHAM PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE 572142OPEN TUES TO FRI 10.00 TO 12.00STREET LIGHT FAULT REPORT 572142BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICE 01553 616200BOROUGH COUNCILLORSMr C. MANNING 07885 258392Mr T. PARISH 07885 258428NORFOLK C C MICHAEL CHENERY 07920 286638PARISH LIBRARY 571928OPEN MON, WED, FRI 10.00 TO 16.00 SAT 10.00 TO 12.00HEACHAM POST OFFICE 570330OPEN MON – FRI 08.30 TO 17.30 SAT 09.00 TO 13.00EMERGENCY SERVICESQUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL 01553 613613NHS Helpline 111DENTIST Emergency only for patients not registered with a dentist 01553 769264COMMUNITY MIDWIFE (Ask for Hunstanton M/W) 01553 613613POLICE 101SAMARITANS 01553 761616CHILD LINE 0800 1111SILVER LINE 0800 4708090ELECTRIC 0800 3163105ANGLIAN WATER 0345 7145145GAS ESCAPE 0800 111999EMERGENCY 24hrs VETERINARY CLINICS 01485 570065HUNSTANTON LIBRARY 532280OPEN MON TUE & FRI 10.00 TO 17.00 WED 10.00 TO 19.00 THUR and SAT 10.00 TO 13.00HEACHAM CHALK PIT RECYCLING CENTRESummer opening times (1st April to 30th September) 9am – 5pmWinter opening times (1st October to 31st March) 9am – 4pmHEACHAM COMMUNITY WEBSITESwww.heacham-on-line.co.ukE-mail admin@norfolk-on-line.co.ukwww.heachamgrouppractice.orgwww.heachamnewsletter.org.ukHEACHAM HALLSPublic Hall 570776Pine Residents Hall, Wilton Road Pat Toppin 779208Methodist Church Hall, Station Road Mike Careless 570363St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street Mon - Fri 10am to 12noon 572539Old Friends Hall Sunnyside Close 572142Heacham Scout Hut 572890

LOCAL BUS SERVICES BETWEENHUNSTANTON AND KINGS LYNN Stagecoach in Norfolk (until 28th April)

Coasthopper services - King’s Lynn to HunstantonService H (Mon-Sat)Via:- Heacham Lavender, Fox & Hounds , Lodge Road & QE Hospital0600 (0719 Sat) first bus to King’s Lynn then twice an hour0643 first bus to Hunstanton then twice an hour from 0718Service H (Sunday)Via:- Heacham Lavender, Fox & Hounds , Lodge Road & QE Hospital0855 first bus to King’s Lynn, then hourly0823 first bus to Hunstanton, then hourlyService R (Mon-Sat)Via:- Heacham, Snettisham and Dersingham & Sandringham0934 first bus to King’s Lynn then hourly1008 first bus to Hunstanton then hourlyService R (Sunday)Via:- Heacham, Snettisham and Dersingham & Sandringham(connects at Hunstanton with the ‘CH’ Coastal’ service)0924 first bus to King’s Lynn then hourly0857 first bus to Hunstanton then hourlyService D (Mon-Sat)Via:- Heacham (A149 only), Snettisham and Dersingham (connectsat Hunstanton with the ‘CH’ Coastal’ service)0902 first bus to King’s Lynn then hourly0750 first bus to Hunstanton then hourlyService E (Mon-Sat)Via:- Heacham, then fast to King’s Lynn via South Wootton0739 (Mon-Fri) first bus to King’s Lynn then 0809 & 08341641 first bus to Hunstanton then 1741Coasthopper Service (CH) Hunstanton to Cromer , via Holme,Thornham, Titchwell, Brancaster, Wells, Sheringham.

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Smithdon High School BusService 10Via:- Lodge Road, Station Road0751 to Smithdon School1512 from Smithdon School Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

lynx (lynxbus) – (New Timetable w.e.f 29th April)Service 35 (Mon-Sat)Via:- Fox & Hounds and Lodge Rd0705 first bus to King’s Lynn then twice an hour from 08300659 first bus to Hunstanton then twice an hour from 0752Service 34 – (Mon-Sat)Via:- Fox & Hounds and Lodge Rd and QE Hospital0719 (0804 Sat) first bus to King’s Lynn then hourly from 09140848 first bus to Hunstanton then hourly from 0943Services 35 & 34 (Sundays)A shared twice hourly service.0844 first bus to King’s Lynn then 15 & 44 mins past the hour0812 first bus to Hunstanton then 12& 39 mins past the hourThe No.34 runs once an hour via the QE Hospital from 08.44 (toKing’s Lynn) and 08.12 to Hunstanton

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Bus Enquirieswww.stagecoachbus.com Tel: 01553 776980

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WNCT - DIAL-a-BUS ServiceHeacham to King’s Lynn via Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham,Sandringham, & Castle Rising Every Tuesday, Wednesday & FridayFor more information, Cost of Fares, a Membership form or to book

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Main pick up points for The Heacham Newsletter.First Saturday of each month except January.

Jennings, Ridouts Bakery, Post Office, Parish Council Office,Church, McColl’s, Tesco’s, Heacham Fish Bar

MOBILE LIBRARY ROUTE WEL 124 (Mondays) ROUTE WEL 123 9th/23rd April 16th/30th

COLLINGWOOD CLOSE 09.55 ROBIN HILL 10.40SOUTHMOOR DRIVE 10.10 RINGSTEAD ROAD 11.00SANDRINGHAM DRIVE 10.30 NEVILLE COURT 11.45FENSIDE 10.45 NEVILLE ROAD 12.15HEACHAM INFANT SCH 11.00 PINE MALL 12.30WOODSIDE AVE 11.45 SITKA CLOSE 12.50ROLFE CRESCENT 13.55 SUNNYSIDE 14.15WOODEND ROAD 14.15 MEADOW RD 14.40GIDNEY DRIVE 14.30 POPLAR AVE 15.25BANKSIDE 14.50 GYMKHANA WAY 15.45MARRAM Way/Norway CL 15.05 JENNINGS CLOSE 16.10MARRAM Way/Spruce CL 15.20 COLLEGE DR/Gonville 16.45MARRAM Way/Neville RD 15.35