1. health and fitness
2. drugs

May 2015
Community
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Belton, Burgh Castle, Fritton, St. Olaves
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VOL 16 - 02
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CHARITY FUNDRAISERS MAKE PRESENTATIONS
elton Charity Fundraisers celebrated a third years
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success when they presented over £2500 worth of
cheques to local groups and organisations at the John
Green Institute April Coffee morning. The group which is
the successor to the Friends of the JGI runs the Mammoth
sales at the JGI, a charity stall at each monthly coffee
morning, attends the New Road craft fairs and runs the
monthly quiz sheets.
In 2014 the total raised was £2825, adding this to all
previous activity with the stall and quiz over almost 10 years
well over £21000.00 has been donated to a wide range of
groups. This years beneficiaries who received their cheques
from chairman Jack Fuller, were The JGI Trustees (£500), Ist.
Belton Guides (£375) Belton W.I. (£300), Belton Lunch Club
(£100), 221 Squadron ATC (£200), Belton Art Group (£100),
Belton Church Youth Groups (£200), The East Coast Hospice
(£400) and Caister Volunteer Lifeboat (£400). The photo
shows members of “The Fundraisers” and representatives
of all the beneficiaries with their cheques.
The Fundraisers are always seeking items for their stalls,
anything except clothes and mains electrical items, please
call 01493 780776 ( we can collect locally).
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PRODUCE & CRAFT SHOW
ll last months “Village Voice” delivered to properties in
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Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton and St. Olaves had
a copy of this years Belton and Lothingland Produce and Crafts
Show schedule enclosed.
This years event, our 25th, is at the JGI, Belton on Sunday June
28th and residents of all the above parishes are invited to enter
along with members of clubs based at venues in the same area.
Classes are very similar to last year, there are the usual revisions
in the photography and children’s sections, we have retained
the home made wine for a second year plus all our regular
sections with a few slight modifications, please get planning
now and come to the JGI on June 28th.
If you have any questions please ring 01493 780776 or e-mail
bcswan50@gmail.com., Also if you misplace your schedule it is
also on the “Village Show” page of the Belton web site at www.
beltonandbrowston.com. Copies are also available in the JGI,
Burgh Castle post Office and Belton Pet and Hardware.
Passover Meal in Belton Church
PASSOVER MEAL AT BELTON
REFUSE COLLECTION CHANGES
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n Maundy Thursday evening 2nd April a great time was had
by all who attended the Passover meal at All Saints Church
Belton.
are two bank Holidays in May, on Mondays the 4th and
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25th, in each case all bin collections (grey, green and garden)
be one day late, no collections on the Mondays and the
Friday rounds collected on the respective Saturdays.
Rev. Rosie Bunn presided over the traditional events of the
Passover, with all taking part in the various rituals, prayers
and songs that would have taken place during the Jewish
celebration.
Following this a wonderful meal was enjoyed. A big thanks
to Rosie and her great team for an evening to reflect on and
remember.
Moorlands KS1
GARAGE SERVICES
Unit 7, Hewitt Road,
Gapton Hall Industrial Estate,
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0NN
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MOORLANDS PRIMARY ACADEMY
Primary Academy finished the Spring Term with
Moorlands
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As well as stalls and competitions for parents at the end of
school the children were invited to take part in Easter Bonnet,
colouring, writing and crafts competitions, the pictures show
the winners in Key stages 1 and 2 with some of their entries.
Thank you to The Rev Rosie Bunn and Brian Swan for judging
the entries.
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VILLAGE
VOICE
MAY 2015
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Enterprise professionally printed
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by volunteers. After printing costs,
any profits from the Magazine
are paid out in the form of grants
to community organisations &
groups in our circulation area. The
Magazine Board is elected each year
at the Belton with Browston Annual
Parish Meeting.
HOW TO CONTACT US :
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Skelmorlie, Butt Lane,
Burgh Castle,
Great Yarmouth, NR31 9PU
Tel (01493) 780776
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ELECTIONS 2015
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on Thursday May 7th, locally as well as the Great Yarmouth
Constituency there are also elections for the Borough Council and
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application forms are still
for local clubs and
local Parish Councils.
Lothingland Ward of the Borough Council (this covers Belton,
Burgh Castle, Fritton and St. Olaves.) There are four candidates
Matthew Dinsdale (UKIP), Brian Lawn (Conservative), Tracey White
(Green) and Chris Williamson (Labour).
groups, but must be returned
by May 15th, the usual basis,
please apply and we will
share out the total of £1000.00
amongst qualifying applicants
(contact details in column 1 of
this page), any questions – do
you qualify - please give us a
call.
Burgh Castle Parish - There are seven candidates for the seven
seats therefore no election required, they are Trevor Austin, Helen
Dacruz, Eric Foster, Trevor Greenacre, Robert Grimmer, Peter
Nichols and John Rudrum.
Belton with Browston - 11 candidates for the 13 seats , no election
and the council can co-opt two further members to bring it up
to full strength, the 11 are Nathan Brown, Ben Burgess, Lesley
Chalmers, Barbara Clark, Michael Graystone, Margaret Greenacre,
Lee Staff, Peter Nichols, John Rudrum, Brian Swan and Ian Walpole.
Did you fall for it – our usual
April Fool article appeared
last month, we have had a
few comments and questions
some seemed to be quite
convinced it was all true!! sorry
to disappoint you.
Fritton & St. Olaves – Here 10 candidates to fill the 10 seats,
they are Stannas Bellaby, Fiona Cowan, Margaret Johnson, Allan
Mendum, Christopher Nash, Keith Nunn, Jill Rose, Dennis Sewell,
Peter Storey and Douglas Youngs.
We are now preparing the June
Edition, due out around May
26/27th , please get your news,
articles and pictures in by noon
on May 14th, also its the same
deadline if you would like to
advertise with us, full contact
details in the editorial box on
this page.
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reminder that Belton with Browston Parish Council
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documents and contact details for all councillors are
on our new web site along with the agenda for the next
meeting and previous sets of approved minutes, just visit
www.beltonandbrowston.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/
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WORKING LIFE STORIES OF OLDER
PEOPLE IN NORFOLK
ISEArchive is a voluntary, oral history group which
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records the working life stories of older people from all
over Norfolk.
REV ROSIE WRITES....
know about you but
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by the time that Parliament
dissolved and the election
WISEArchive recognises that it’s vitally important to record
the history of individual working lives. Through such stories,
we can understand the huge social, economic and technical
changes that occur in our society over time. If we don’t record
these stories now, valuable and important memories are lost
to us forever. Since 2005 WISEArchive has gathered many
fascinating stories including those of former employees of
some of Norfolk’s major companies. So if you would like to
share your working life story please get in touch.
race began, full-steam ahead,
I was already fed up with the
electioneering that had been
going on for what seemed
forever and the party politics
with all the sides trying to get
one over on the other. I don’t
want to hear all the negatives,
the sniping, and the blaming; I
want to hear what each party
stands for, how they plan to
make a difference both locally
and in the nation and to hear
about the people (and their
values) so that I can reflect on
some of the social, political
and spiritual challenges facing
our nation today and make an
informed choice on Polling Day.
I believe it is a very important
time in our history; the country
is in significant debt; we are
struggling as we continue to
live beyond our means; changes
have been made to benefits
and we see a greater reliance
on foodbanks for people in
need; and there remain some
very difficult decisions ahead
for the government (whichever
party or coalition has the upper
hand after 7th May 2015)
Living in a democracy we
have our part to play; we
have a cross that counts. So,
if you are feeling like I was,
let me encourage you to try
to see through the bravado
of electioneering to what the
parties are really saying (and
how they are going to pay for
their promises!) and consider
Your memories will go on the WISEArchive website along
with many others that you can already read there. All the
recordings go into the Sound Archive of the Norfolk Record
Office. It is also possible to either email WISEArchive a written
copy of your story or place it on the website. Old photographs
and photographs of memorabilia are always welcome.
If you would like to tell your story, obtain further details
about WISEArchive or perhaps consider volunteering as a
WISEArchive interviewer, please contact:
www.wisearchive.co.uk, email admin@wisearchive.co.uk or
Tel. 07413 445780.
ART EXHIBITION
Broadlanders Art Club Spring Exhibition is on Saturday 9th and
Sunday 10th May from 10am -5pm daily at the Methodist Church
Hall, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston. Refreshments available, Free
Admission.
JEWELEX
THE GORLESTON JEWELLERS
5 CHURCH LANE, GORLESTON
(OPPOSIT E LLOY DS BA N K)
WE DESPERATELY NEED TO BUY
OLD JEWELLERY, OLD COINS,
MEDALS, OLD WATCHES & CLOCKS,
ANY GOLD OR SILVER SCRAP!
TOP PRICES – INSTANT CASH PAID
YOUNG AT HEART
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everyone
enjoyed
celebrating Easter and now
look forward to
lighter,
warmer, brighter days. In April
we enjoyed a fish and chip
lunch as well as the usual
weekly coffee mornings and
monthly communion service.
QUALITY WATCH BATTERIES £5.00
Clock & watch repairs
Mechanical, Quartz, Kinetics.
JEWELLERY REPAIRS
On May 12th we look forward
to a hand bell ringing
demonstration with (maybe)
participation and in June
afternoon tea. In the months
to come we plan to visit Cherry
Lane, enjoy a meal out, share
in the Parish Garden Party and
in September enjoy a boat trip
together.
We have a large selection of jewellery, New,
Vintage & Antique – at amazing prices
OPEN 1.00pm – 5.00 pm
MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY
Tel. 01493 444443
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the person who is standing
to elect you, as an individual;
their character, their beliefs,
concerns and passions.
In February, the Bishop of
Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham
James, wrote to all the
churches encouraging us to
engage in the issues of society
as well as acts of service; and
to consider the challenges of
politics without placing upon
government wholly unrealistic
expectations because every
government is imperfect.
Bishop James’ letter introduced
a longer letter/document
from the House of Bishops
which was to facilitate some
thinking and questioning from
a Christian perspective. If you
are interested this document
can be found at
www.churchofengland.
org/media/2170230/
whoismyneighbour-pages.pdf
Locally, the churches in the
Gorleston area have been
joining together in St Andrew’s
Church on Saturdays and
Tuesdays throughout April
to pray for these elections,
and we had a hustings at the
King’s Centre on the 24th April.
The Bible teaches us to be
positive and prayerfully take
our responsibility seriously
: “I urge, then, first of all, that
petitions, prayers, intercession
and thanksgiving be made for
all people – for kings and all
those in authority, that we may
live peaceful and quiet lives in
all godliness and holiness.”… (1
Timothy 2: 1 – 2.) It is difficult to
know sometimes how to vote,
but we do have a right to have
our say and I would encourage
you to get involved.
Rev Rosie Bunn,
Belton Rectory,
Tel 01493 780210.
We are very excited about
a possible visit from Jane as
she begins to slowly integrate
back into the activities she
enjoys with others after being
very ill. We believe in May we
will be able to say WELCOME
BACK so watch this space.
Please come and share with
us in the Church Lounge any
Tuesday from 10.00 till noon.
We welcome both males and
females for a drink, things to
eat plus as much chatter as
you wish. We aim to banish
the lonely blues by offering
friendship if you would like
it, give us a try
You’ll be
surprised how warm & friendly
we are.
Look forward to seeing you.
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SCOUTS NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS
TO THE EDITOR ......
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Burgh Castle Plant Sales.
elton Scouts will be collecting newspapers in Belton on Saturday May 9th and then Saturday
June 13th , please have papers outside properties by 8.45am. Please remember not to make the
bundles or bags of papers too large as some of the helpers with the collections are young members
of the group.
Note that old telephone directories, glossy magazines and leaflets can be included in with your
papers.
The Scouts also collect any old mobile phones as well as the soft plastic bottle tops (those on milk
bottles, drink bottles and similar) which are recycled by the Matthew Project who work with young
people who have drug or alcohol problems. These can all be delivered to 15 Bracon Road, Belton, if
you are putting bottle tops or anything else out at paper collection time please put these items into
a separate bag as they all go to different locations.
Sainsbury Active Kids Vouchers – The Scouts are now also collecting Sainsburys Active Kids
vouchers- please deliver to 15 Bracon Road, Belton no later than May 10th 2015.
If you have any enquiries about the local Scouts or the any of the above please ring (01493) 780965
For some years now, I and
other family members have
run a plant sale donating
the proceeds to charity,
usually Burgh Castle Church,
everything is donated, we
buy all the seeds, compost,
trays etc. and no expenses are
deducted. We were hoping
to do the same this year
but unfortunately there is a
problem.
We have loaned our large
plastic/metal trays (15”x 24”)
to people to carry plants
home, trusting them to be
returned. But not so, we are
now very short. Most of them
were supplied by the late
Ronnie Beare and we have
been unable replace them.
Large trays are invaluable
to us as they are used when
hardening off plants, stacking
them in the greenhouse at
night 5/6 high. Cardboard
boxes are no good when
plants need to be watered.
If anyone has any trays could
you please return them to
either me at 2 Coronation
Terrace, Butt Lane or Brenda
Coe at 11 Stepshort, Burgh
Castle.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Maureen Grey
MOBILE LIBRARY
elton, Fritton and St. Olaves
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now have a four weekly
service on Wednesdays, there
is no longer a service to Burgh
Castle.
Belton- The next dates are
May 6th. and June 3rd with
the following stops :- Aldersley
(Station Road South) 1.50
– 2.05pm, The Tavern 2.10 –
2.20pm, Amhurst Gardens 2.25
– 2.35pm, opposite Dashwood
Close 2.40 – 2.50pm, St
Roberts Way 2.55 – 3.10pm and
Moorlands School / Childrens
Centre 3.15 - 4.05pm.
Fritton and St. Olaves – Again
its May 6th. and June 3rd.for
the next visits, stopping at
Priory Close, off Herringfleet
Road, St. Olaves
10.30 –
10.40am and on New Road,
Fritton (near the playground)
10.45 to 11.00am.
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ARCHIE VISITS
WHITECHAPEL MARKET
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ere are a few recommended Alpine
and dwarf perennials and their
requirements for healthy and long lasting
growth. Top of the list is Pulsatilla vulgaris
(Anemone pulsatilla) these are deciduous,
clump forming, perennial wildflowers
natives to the alpine meadows of Western Europe. The flowers
come in Purple, Red, or White followed by showy, feathery white
seed heads, the foliage is fern-like having silky, finely divided, pale
green leaves that grows 10” high with a 12” spread. Pulsatillas need
sun and any ordinary garden soil which is well drained. But they
prefer gritty, humus rich soil so it is a good idea to add a generous
amount of compost and grit or course sand at planting time.
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not working was with his girl friend
Annie, none of this suited his mother
Violet as she thought her boy could have been a policeman or,
better still, a parson, she also disliked his absence from home.
Contrary to Violet, Annie’s mother welcomed the idea of Archie
and Annie being a couple and made Archie very welcome at her
home. On Sunday Annie’s dad, Harry, would take the family to
Whitechapel market in London’s East End where Archie spotted
a leather bomber jacket in the window of a furriers, the shop
was called Papa Flocka Fashions. After inspecting the jacket the
shop owner asked them to call back in an hour so they wandered
Whitechapel and on their return were greeted by the shop owner
and Archie was presented with a beige leather bomber jacket for
the princely sum of £15.00. He was over the moon and treasured
the jacket for many years.
Armeria maritime (Sea Thrift) is an excellent, easy plant to grow, in
our sandy soils and is exceedingly hardy but prefers a sunny site.
My favourite is the variety Nifty Thrifty (I like the name) whose
plants form a low grassy mound of green and white-striped leaves,
bearing short stems of bright pink pompom flowers in late spring,
later changing to papery seed heads. Excellent in trough gardens.
Trim off faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming if desired.
One Sunday Archie and Annie’s family all piled into a rough old
Vauxhall Victor car and all headed for Whitechapel, when they
arrived Annie’s father draped a fake leopardskin coat over the front
seat and left the keys in the ignition, they then went to the market
and enjoyed salt beef sandwiches. The family returned home that
day on the train from Liverpool Street, Archie wondered why they
had not taken the car but said nothing, wondering about it later,
Archie thought he knew the answer but he didn’t think people
would want something to be stolen.
For semi-shady areas then all the primulas are good. Primula veris
(Cowslip) native to Europe and Primula vulgaris (Primrose) is one
of our most familiar and attractive native wild flowers. This low
carpeting perennial has pale yellow flowers with a deep yellow
centers and used to be a common site in the hedgerows of Britain.
Primula denticulata has distinctive large, spherical heads, composed
of many neat, bell-shaped, tightly packed, golden-eyed florets on
top of 10inch to 12inch stems. The flowers are pink, lilac or carminered and the leaves are finely toothed, slightly hairy, and deciduous
dying down in the autumn.
The following Sunday Archie, Annie and her father were on the
road to Whitechapel in a brand new Datsun car, Annie’s dad was
smoking a cigar and was dressed very smart, equalling Arthur
Daley in every way.
Helianthemum. (Rock or Sun Rose) From spring to mid-summer
Golden Queen is a riot of colour with tissue like, bright yellow, saucer
shaped flowers held above a carpet of small glossy dark green
leaves. Helianthemum will thrive at the front of the border, in the
rockery, on top of low walls, in containers, in fact almost anywhere
with reasonable fertile, well drained soil and full sun. Plants should
be trimmed back after flowering to help promote neat growth and
prolong their life. These are just a few of our Alpine plants which
make useful additions to our gardens be they large or small.
“SPECIALS” AT
VILLAGE GREEN
CHILDRENS CENTRE
Just some of the “One offs”
specials and regular events at The
Village Green Childrens Centre in
Belton.
They parked opposite Papa Flocka Fashions and there to Harry’s
disappointment was the old Vauxhall, keys still in the ignition, the
fur coat still draped over the seat, Harry was dumbfounded that
the car was still there, his hopes of the insurance money gone.
Archie was a young man brought up in a Christian household
and would never have contemplated such dishonesty. In Archies
experience in years to come dishonesty by others would be the
downfall of many an honest man.
Behaviour
&
Positive
Parenting - 28th April & 5th
May (1.00 -2.45pm) Support with
understanding why children
behave the way they do. Free.
3.00pm) A progression for people
who have already completed
Story Sacks, using video camera’s
and film. Focusing on animation
Food Hygiene - E-learning - Any
day/time, between 8.30-4pm.
Monday to Friday.
First Aid - 12th & 19th May
(1.00 -2.30pm) certificates on
completion, creche available.
Free.
Maths & English Assessments
-E-learning Any day/time,
between 8.30-4pm. Monday to
Friday.
Story Sacks 2 Animation –
Fridays April 14th - 3rd July (1.00-
6
Play & Weigh / Breastfeeding
support – Every Monday (1.30
-3.30)
Village Green Children’s Centre,
Moorlands Way, Belton NR31 9PA
Tel: 01493 789562
Fax: 01493 789563
To book or enquire about any of
the above email emoxey2vrf@
nsix.org.uk or call 01493 789562.
Village Voice - May 2015
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COUNCIL MEETING
– MARCH 17TH.
T
here were eleven Parish
Councillors plus County
Councillor Colin Aldred at the
second March
meeting of
Belton with Browston Parish
Council, John Rudrum was in
the chair.
The representative from the
Community Payback scheme
was unable to attend to give
an outline of how the scheme
works, he had suggested a
daytime meeting but it was
agreed to offer him the chance
of attending one further
meeting of the full council.
Members noted the police
security advice for the Bell Lane
Field, it was agreed to circulate
the full report to all members
COUNCIL MEETING
– APRIL 7TH.
T
en members of Belton with
Browston Parish Council,
County Councillor Colin Aldred,
Borough Councillor Adrian
Myers and two members of
the public attended the April
9th meeting of Belton with
Browston Parish Council, John
Rudrum was in the chair.
There was a request for
more involvement with the
community from the Council,
it was explained that with
elections in May no action would
be taken till the new council was
in place , however the Village
Voice editor, Brian Swan, stated
that he would again be asking
all councillors to contribute
profiles and that he would
be publishing a full portfolio
list with contact information
when appointments are made
although it was mentioned that
current information is on parish
notice boards at present.
The clerk was asked to contact
the A143 roadworks site
management to ask when
the roundabout area would
be constructed and when the
whole road would be open.
Borough Councillor Myers
stated that Belton sewage
problems would be added to
those in Fritton and Bradwell in
a dossier he is preparing to hand
and discuss the matter further at
a future meeting. It was decided
to take no further action for
the time being on the mole
problem on that field although
it was agreed to contact the
contractors to get the grass fully
strimmed around the childrens
play equipment fencing.
Members were informed that
the council was likely to get the
full grant it had requested from
the Norfolk County Council
Parish Partnerships scheme
towards the costs of two “Sam
2” speed warning signs which
will be rotated around various
locations in the village, this
along with a grant of £1000.00
from the ward budget of
borough councillor Adrian
Myers means that the two units,
with a data recording unit will
cost under £2500.00 to bring
into operation.
COUNCIL DIARY
he Belton and Browston Annual Parish Meeting will take place
T(7.30pm).
at New Road Sport & Leisure Centre on Wednesday April 29th
Belton with Browston Parish Council meetings are also at the
New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton, the meeting on May 5th
has been cancelled as it would have been only two days before
the council comes up for election on May 7th. The Annual Parish
Council Meeting is on Tuesday Mmay 19th (7.30pm) with the next
regular council meeting on Tuesday June 2nd (also 7.30pm). All
council meetings are open to the public and questions can be
put to councillors during the first 15 minutes of each meeting
(normally restricted to one question per member of the public
present).
The Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer is available at the same location on
certain Wednesday mornings between 9.30 and 10.30am to meet
with and take note of residents queries, the next dates will be on
May 13th and 27th and then June 10th. If you wish to confirm that
Kate will be available before visiting please ring 01493 602960.
The clerk can also be contacted by e-mail beltonparish@yahoo.
co.uk or in writing at 5 Middleton Gardens, Gorleston, Great
Yarmouth, NR31 7AE.
to Anglian water.
Members were informed that
the council had been successful
in its grant application for half
the cost of the two SAM 2 speed
warning sings from the County
Council parish partnership
scheme that they had applied
for however it would be several
weeks before the manufacturers
could supply the units.
The only new planning
application was for a log cabin
for a home beauty business to
be sited in the front garden of 28
Station Road South, members
were all against this considering
it unsuitable for a residential
location. Plans approved by
the Borough Council were, The
Manor House, Browston Lane,
Browston additional room
for carer – provided no extra
building work. Linricia, New
Road, single story extensions
to front and side. 35 St. James
Crescent – replacement garage
with accommodation over –
approved provided existing
parking spaces retained and
Holmside, St. Johns Road –
provide second story to existing
and build single story extension.
At the request of the heath
authorities members again
confirmed their support for
the pharmacy move to Station
Road North and will yet again
emphasise the need for the
facility to remain in the village.
Useful Contacts
Belton Pharmacy
(St Johns Road)
NHS Medical Help Fast
(Ex NHS Direct)
James Paget Hospital
Millwood Surgery
(Bradwell)
Falkland Surgery
(Bradwell)
Police
Blocked Drain
Water Supply
Power Cut
Gas Leak
Telephone Lines
Village Green
Childrens Centre
Moorlands Academy
Ormiston Academy
Rector
(Belton & Burgh Castle)
Norfolk County Council
County Councillor
Lothingland
Breydon
Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council
Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council
Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council
Borough Councillor
Parish Clerk Belton/
Browston
Parish Clerk Burgh Castle
Parish Clerk Fritton/St.
Olaves
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01493 781745
111
SWITCHBOARD
01493 452452
APPOINTMENTS
01493 444484
ROSIE BUNN
01493 442233
101
0845 791 9155
0845 782 0999
0800 783 8838
0800 111 999
0800 023 2023
01493 789562
01493 780007
01493 662966
01493 780210
COUNTY HALL
0344 800 8020
COLIN ALDRED
ALAN GREY
SWITCHBOARD
PLANNING
ADRIAN MYERS
07919 386862
01493 601591
01493 856100
01493 846430
01493 846478
07434 362451
KATE PALMER
01493 602960
BRENDA HOSKINS
01493 440731
01493 488375
NON EMERGENCY
ANGLIAN WATER
ESSEX & SUFFOLKWATER
U.K POWER NETWORKS
NATIONAL GRID
B.T. OPENREACH
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
MS L CLARKE
Village Voice - May 2015
QUIZ SHEET NEWS
n the “Parts of The Body” quiz
ICharity
in April organised by Belton
Fundraisers there was
just one all correct entry, from
Jane Easter from Belton who
wins the £10.00 Boots Voucher.
There were six entries with
only one wrong answer (Cole &
Gill families, Grace King, Mary
Cubitt, A Bond, B Lawrence
and Roger & Yvonne Baker).
Quiz sheets are available
LOCAL CRIME
FIGURES
he Southern Villages Safer
Treported
Neighbourhood Team have
the following crimes
for March for Belton and Burgh
Castle.
Belton
Just one crime, a garage
burglary in Dashwood Close.
Burgh Castle.
Here two crimes, criminal
damage at Burgh Hall caravan
site and the theft of a motor
MARSH LANE,
BELTON
ollowing various enquiries
Fobtained
the Parish Council has
the
following
information from The Rights
Of Way Officer at Norfolk
County Council concerning
the maintenance and upkeep
of Marsh Lane.
“The maintenance of the route is
the responsibility of both that of
the County Council and anyone
using the route in a private
capacity (such as accessing
ENTUA
monthly during the winter
period, the latest quiz - The
Ground Harvest, is now on sale
from Belton Pet and Hardware
or Skelmorlie, Butt Lane, Burgh
Castle. Alternatively please
e-mail bcswan50@gmail.com
for an electronic copy. Entry
is just £1.00 with a shopping
voucher as the monthly prize.
Entries need to be returned by
Thursday May 7th. (This will be
the last quiz before we take our
Summer break).
LOCAL BUS AND RAIL
INFORMATION
Norfolk Transport Users Association) is a voluntary
EtheNTUA(East
independent body which monitors bus and rail provision in
East Norfolk Area. Please visit our web site www.entua.org.
uk/
ENTUA officers met with James Reeve, Abellio Greater Anglia on
March 30th to discuss local rail matters. James is the Customer
Services Manager for rail services in Norfolk.
ENTUA were disappointed to hear that the two direct trains each
way between Great Yarmouth and London Liverpool Street on
Summer Saturdays would not be operating this year. The main
reasons being that 1) over the past two years the Class 47 locos
(hired from DRS) were subject to constant failures with the
subsequent cancellation of the through-train, often at short
notice, and 2) the low take-up of passengers for these nine coach
trains.
However to compensate for the lack of through-trains Abellio
Greater Anglia recognise that there is still substantial demand on
Summer Saturdays for additional seats between Great Yarmouth
and Norwich and will therefore be providing four additional
trains each way. These trains will be shorter than the nine coach
through-trains and will consist of three Mark 2 coaches top and
tailed
(a locomotive at each end) with two Class 37`4 locos also hired
from DRS. Class 37 locos, although 50-60 years old, are more
reliable than the Class 47s.
The four trains each way are additional to the regular Summer
Saturday timetable and will operate from 23rd May-5th
September, 2015 and will run fast (no stops) from Great Yarmouth
to Norwich via Reedham.
The departure times from Great Yarmouth are 0947,1114,1255
and 1455. The departure times from Norwich, again running
non-stop, to Great Yarmouth via Reedham are 0906,1025,1218
and 1418.
Abellio Greater Anglia are confident that these trains will provide
a more dependable service between Great Yarmouth and
Norwich even though it means passengers for London Liverpool
Street will always have to change at Norwich.
vehicle from the Breydon Water
site, that crime was detected
and the vehicle found.
The local Policing priority
was confirmed at the March
SNAP meeting as The Bell Lane
playing field in Belton, the next
SNAP meeting for the Southern
Villages will be at the JGI, Belton
on Thursday June 18th (7pm)
Please note that with the transfer
to another area of PCSO Steve
Dent the only dedicated officers
for the Southern Villages will be
PC 174 Steve Hughes and PCSO
8424 Laura Allen.
private property or fields). Norfolk County Council has the
responsibility to maintain the
route for the public users of the
route i.e. those on foot only.
If the route is being used by
others in a private capacity and
damage is caused by that private
use that causes a problem for
pedestrians, then those private
users should repair the route so
that it is suitable for the public to
use. Norfolk County Council is
not responsible for maintaining
the route for vehicles.”
During the seven weeks of the Summer season, Abellio Greater
Anglia experiences its busiest times on Fridays and Mondays
in what they call the holiday camp changeover days. Again
Abellio plan to strengthen services at certain times on Mondays
and Fridays to cope with increase in passenger numbers. One
example is the 1117 ex Great Yarmouth to Norwich via Acle. It is
planned to run a non-stop train via Reedham to Norwich leaving
Great Yarmouth just before the scheduled 1117 departure. In
total there will be four additional train movements in each
direction on Summer Mondays and Fridays.
“VILLAGE VOICE”
HELP REQUIRED
Tony Grice.
The “Village Voice” board is currently seeking
more help to ensure that your copy comes out on
time every month.
NORFOLK
CONSTABULARY
1) We need a volunteer prepared to spend a few
hours early each month to contact businesses to
bring in a some new advertisers as this revenue is
needed to cover our printing costs.
2) We also need somebody with good computer skills
who could take an interest in “Village Voice” and be
prepared to step in at short notice if our editor is
unable to produce an edition or two for any
unforeseen reason.
Team contact details - Southern
Villages Safer Neighbourhood Team,
covering Belton, Browston, Burgh
Castle, Fritton, Hopton and St. Olaves.
NON EMERGENCY TEL NO:
101
EMAIL:
sntsouthernvillages@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
WEBSITE:
www.norfolk.police.uk - use this to gain
access to POLICE DIRECT REGISTRATION
For further information please contact the chairman Ernie
Tuxford on 01502 539546 or editor, Brian Swan on 01493
780776 or e-mail karen.tuxford144@btinternet.com
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The Southern Villages team are:SERGEANT - Clive Jermy 3476
BEAT MANAGER - PC Steve Hughes 174
PCSO Laura Allen 8424
Please feel free to contact the team
regarding anything from crime
prevention advice to reporting
suspicious behaviour. We also offer a
property marking service if needed.
Village Voice - May 2015
EVENTS AT NEW ROAD SPORT & LEISURE CENTRE
BELTON CRICKET CLUB
GT. YARMOUTH
STROKE GROUP
Bookings
Tel Marion (01493) 780080
or Peter (01493) 780703
BELTON BOWMEN
Belton Bowmen move to
the New Road Sports Field
at Belton from Monday May
25th, and then every Monday
evening. Before this they have
sessions at Wroughton School
on Monday evenings. Details
for both Wroughton School
Taking a leaf out of the England
team’s unusual and unproductive
strategy by lulling the opposition
into over-confidence, Belton
travelled the short distance down
the A12 to the Denes Oval to take
on Lowestoft in a pre-season
friendly on Sunday April 12. There
were a few positives. Adam
Savoury started the season with a
nice 58 and he got some support
from Alec Toll (18) and Cameron
Nichols (14). Unfortunately, noone else reached double figures
and Belton could only muster a
meagre 131 runs in 35 overs. The
home side had no real problems
reaching the target in only 25
overs with Belton only able to
take one wicket.
We have moved and now
meet at the New Road Sport &
Leisure Centre on Thursday’s
between 2.00 and 4.00pm
for information . Contact Sue
Casey, group organiser on
01493 781846 .
and then outside at the New
Road field are as follows. all
ages and abilities welcome
Juniors/family
6pm-7pm
(£3.50 per session). Adults
Club 7pm-9pm (or Sunset
when outside) (£5 per session)
any enquiries Tel Duncan
(01493) 780418 or just turn up
on a Monday evening.
Our next friendly is on Sunday
26th April vs Topcroft at Topcroft.
Belton CC continue their season
of indoor net training on Fridays
at Lynn Grove High School
Sports Hall at 19:30. These hour
and a half sessions only cost £3
and continue every Friday until
24 April. You do not have to be
a Belton member – all cricketers
are welcome to attend in order to
prepare for the new season!
i-moveFreely
or
Nordic
walking sessions depending
on the weather conditions from
10.30 to 11.30am,
MONDAY ACTIVITY
MORNINGS
The cost £ 2.50 covers 45 mins
exercise and refreshments,
should you have any concerns
please raise them with Sallyann.
These exercise classes run at
the New Road Sport & Leisure
Centre on Monday mornings:-
Belton Activity group would
like to send best wishes to
those who are recovering from
illness or operations; we hope
to see you back soon. We also
welcome our new members to
the group and hope you enjoy
exercising with us.
Chair Based Exercise sessions
9.30 to 10.30am, aim to improve
daily functional actions; by
strengthening
important
muscles groups though gentle
movement. Regular exercise
improves
circulation
and
increases daily activity levels.
Seated exercise can increase
your confidence and improve
your Posture, balance and
coordination for performing
daily activities essential to
living.
Gavin Moar, our Level Two coach,
has been working with the girl’s
teams at Lynn Grove High School
to develop their bowling skills
in preparation for a tournament
they are participating in at
the UEA. The Belton 100 Club
is seeking subscribers for the
new season. It costs just £20 a
year and big prizes are on offer.
Details from Wally Ladmore
(01493 722424) or check out
the link on our website www.
beltoncricket.co.uk/100-club/.
This is an excellent way to support
your local club. Your contacts at
Belton CC are: Mal Kauffman
(07748 271896); Richard Ashling
(07908
or Adam
1/8th 185690)
Crafts &
BootsSavoury
advert
(07889 362236).
Date for your diary - June is
Learn to Nordic Walk Month.
Come along to New Road on
Monday 1st June at 11.30 to
find out more...........
Please contact Sallyann to
find out how the sessions can
improve your health & fitness.
Call 07599 044 806 Sallyann
email up4fitness@gmail.com
‘PILATES’ WITH HAYLEY
There are two weekly Pilates
classes for beginner and
intermediate level at the
Premier Room, New Road
Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton,
on Monday evenings the
times are :-6.00 - 7.00pm &
7.05 – 8.05pm Pilates targets
the deep postural muscles,
building strength from the
inside out, rebalancing the
body and bringing it into
correct alignment. It helps
to reshape your body, which
will become longer, leaner
and more toned. It will
also improve your posture,
achieving the perfect balance
between
strength
and
flexibility and it is a great way
to relieve unwanted stress
and tension. Hayley limits her
class size to twelve members
in each group but currently
has a few vacancies in both
Belton sessions. All mats
and equipment supplied.
To book call her on 07767
864568 or e-mail hayley@
hayleyallenpilates.co.uk.
Men welcome at all classes !!!!!
Hayley also runs the following
classes :Hopton Village Hall - Mondays
10.00am - 11.00 am.
Lound
Village
Hall
Wednesdays
11.15am
–
12.15pm.
And is also in the process of
starting new groups in several
other local villages, please
contact her (see above) for full
details.
Hayley
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THE PREMIER ROOM
New Road Sports & Leisure Centre - Belton
New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton
Available For Hire Day and
Evenings For Functions, Parties,
Corporate & Business Events.
Childrens Parties from £35.00
Wednesday May 20th
Then - June 17th, July 15th
10.00am – 2.00pm
- Safe secure environment
Full Kitchen Facilities. Ample Parking. Easy Access
(Stallholders arrive from 8.30)
CRAFT FAIR / CAR BOOTS
Inside for crafts – Please book
Outside - No booking required
PRICES FROZEN - Rates from £7.00 per hour
Tables/ boots £6.00
To book 01493 780703 / 780776 or
e-mail beltonparish@yahoo.co.uk
For Booking Enquiries...
Call Marion: (01493) 780080, Peter (01493) 780703
or Email: beltonparish@yahoo.co.uk
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Village Voice - May 2015
BOHEMIANS F.C.
ohemians FC was formed
B
to enable players at
all levels to have access
to football activities, from
youth through to adult
teams. Achieving our aim
and maintaining our FA’s Charter Standard
Development Club status very difficult at
times. All our coaches are volunteers who
give up many hours of their own time to
enable both young people and adults the
opportunity to be active in an environment
where they can develop and remain active.
Our aim has always been to get as many
people playing football as possible with
volunteers that are both qualified and
trained.
Running a football team at any age can be a
testing time for our volunteers, who through
dedication, commitment and self-sacrifice
manage to create an environment where all
players can continue to develop.
We have many volunteers within the club
who may not necessarily manage/coach a
team for us, but work just as hard behind
the scenes selling tea’s and coffee’s at the
tuck shop, website managers, fund raisers
and team assistants. Without all of our
volunteers working together the club would
not function. Let us not forget those families
of our volunteers who also give up valuable
family time to enable our club to run, it
isn’t just an hour here or there, it can be up
to 10 hours a week just to run a team. We
then have our club secretary, treasurer and
welfare officers to thank, without them we
would not have a club.
As a Development Club we try and assist
local Junior Schools as much as possible, we
have three club school links which are with
Moorlands, Hillside and Woodlands Schools.
Due to work commitments we have only
managed to have a coach go into Moorlands
this year to give the pupils the opportunity
of an after school football activity with no
cost to parents or the school.
This season the club registered 16 teams
with Norfolk County FA, 11 youth teams and
5 adult teams. Of the 11 youth teams one
was a girls U16 side playing in the Norfolk
Women’s & Girls Football League. The other
youth teams played within the Norfolk
& Suffolk youth League. It is not always
possible to get sufficient girls to join the club
to register more girls’ teams, we therefore
have some girls playing in the boys teams.
Of our 5 adult teams we had an 11-a-side
ladies team for the second season playing
in the Norfolk Women’s and Girls Football
League, and 2 men’s teams in both the Great
Yarmouth & District Football League and the
Great Yarmouth Sunday League.
Our 2 Under 9 boys teams played in the
development league, both having successful
seasons. Development leagues do not
have league tables as results should not
be published so it can be difficult to judge
how they have performed. However, all the
players have made great steps this season as
the teams performances have got steadily
better. These teams also entered the Under
9 Futsal activity also organised by the N&SYL.
We registered 2 teams in the Under 10 boy’s
league. Yet again this is a development
league with no league table published. Both
these teams have trained very well all season
with some very pleasing performances on
match days. Both teams play some wonderful
football, with focus firmly on enjoyment and
team spirit.
Our 3 teams that entered into the boys Under
11 leagues had to cope with the introduction
of the ‘off side rule’ and a bigger pitch. This
also meant playing in bigger goals which
makes the goal keeper’s task even harder.
It is within this age group that we have our
first medal winners. The Comets came a very
creditable 2nd place in Division 1, being one
of two teams who scored 3 or more goals
against the League winners. The Galaxy team
came runners up in Division 2, one of two
teams that managed to get any points when
playing the league winners. Both Comets
and Galaxy entered the Futsal league with
the Comets winning it and Galaxy coming a
very creditable 4th place. The third team at
this age group, the Meteors, have had a very
mixed season playing in Division 4. Early on
in the season their coach/manager had to
step down due to other commitments which
left the club in a bit of a pickle. Trying to get a
qualified volunteer that is willing to commit
to running a team is not easy. Thankfully
one of the parents has taken over the team
towards the end of the season giving the
players some stability.
This seasons Under 13 boys team have
had another successful year after being
put into Division 1. A group of players that
support each other at all times, playing some
wonderful football. This season has been
very testing for the boys at times but they
managed to finish mid table against some
very strong opposition that have always
been in the top division. They ended the
season on a high note by winning the U13
Shield competition in the final at Emerald
Park.
Our U15’s and U16’s have both struggled this
season in their respective competitions. Both
teams, for the second year running, lost a lot
of players at the end of last season to teams
in higher divisions. Both team managers
managed to recruit some more players over
the summer to get sufficient players to enter
their leagues. This is not an easy task at these
age groups as many players are set in where
they think they should play, leaving the
managers to shuffle the teams about each
week to accommodate individual players.
Our Under 16’s girls’ team have had a
tremendous season. They finished 2nd in
there league, being the only team to take
points of the league winners all season (4).
They narrowly lost to Sprowston in the cup
1-0 as well. This team also had to recruit
additional players during the summer,
managing to get sufficient players to enter
the league on dead line day. 4 of this team
represent Norfolk County FA at U16 level and
have played against Tottenham, Charlton
and Peterborough FC teams.
The ladies team, in only their second season
at 11-a-side, hope to finish 5th in Division 2
this year. With 2 games to play they aim to
beat there points tally of last season which
they have already equalled.
This is the first season where the club has
had men’s reserve sides for both Saturday
and Sunday football. Due to the lack of
teams entering in the GY&DFL Saturday
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competition this season, both teams had to
play in the same league. The first team will
finish the season in a very creditable 3rd
place behind two established sides, and the
reserves hoping to finish 11th. The reserves
have struggled with some long term injuries
to players in key positions this season but
hope to prove themselves next season with
some stronger performances. A marvellous
achievement for both teams.
Our Sunday teams have also had good
seasons. The first team have established
themselves over the last few seasons as a
team hard to beat and yet again proved
this. Finishing in the top 4 again this season
and reaching both the Knock Out Cup and
League Cup semi-finals losing to Windmill
on both occasions. In their first season the
Sunday Reserves played in League 2 finishing
7th. A great first season fir this team.
All our adult sides have players from the
U16 teams from two seasons ago playing
in them, with 80% of last season’s U17 boys
team remaining with the club to play adult
football. This was the aim of our club when
it was formed 11 years ago, to encourage
young people to participate in a sporting
activity and to continue that into their
adulthood.
Next season we hope to have a girl’s team at
Under 14’s and encourage our Under 16 girls
team to form a Ladies reserves side. Some
of this season’s Under 16 boys and girls are
already representing the club at adult level
and doing very well.
We have a soccer school at New Road on
Saturday mornings 10am – 11am which is
open to any youth player aged 6-10, girls and
boys. This doesn’t mean that older children
are not welcome. If your child wants to play
football come along on a Saturday morning
and meet us. We are always looking for adult
volunteers to assist with the running of the
club, if you would like to find out more of
how you can become involved come along
on a Saturday morning and speak to one of
our volunteers. (Adults must be prepared to
have a DRC check completed to become a
club volunteer)
BOHEMIANS YOUTH
U11’s - With two teams in the first division
and one in the fourth, the U11’s are looking
for new players for next season, 2015-16,
boys/girls of all abilities are welcome, they
must be in school year 6 or 7 from this
coming September. Training takes place
at New Road, Belton, every Wednesday
6.30-7.30, and Saturdays 9.30-11.00. In the
first instance please contact Richard 07415
381656.
U 7’s & U8’s. - Saturday Soccer Club
continues to run at New Road for this age
group, 10.00-11.30.
U13’s. - The team won the Shield Final at
Emerald Park, 3-1 after extra time playing
against Bungay Town, well done to all
concerned.
Bohemians 2014-15 presentation night
takes place at Ocean Rooms, Gorleston on
Saturday May 30th.
Village Voice - May 2015
ST. ANDREWS FESTIVAL
“STRICTLY” COMES TO YARMOUTH
n Thursday and Friday May 28th/29th (7.30pm) at St Georges
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Theatre stars of “Strictly Come Dancing” Camilla Dallerup
and Ian Waite will be performing An evening with... with song,
Performers Displayed Considerable Talents at Festival
Awards’ Evening
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mary Coleman was accompanied
TSt. hebyAndrew’s
her husband, Counsellor Barry Coleman to the Gorleston
Competitive Festival’s Recital and Bircham Finals’
dance and stories from the show in what promises to be a great
night. Tickets are £22.50 for adults and £19.50 for concessions
and can be booked by calling the box office on 01493 331484 or
online at www.stgeorgestheatre.com.
Evening on Saturday 21st March at the Chapter House. The
Adjudicators for the evening’s competitions were Elaine Smith
and Philip Aldred. The evening began with the Intermediate
Recital Winner, Connor Hargreaves playing his winning entry of
three pieces on the piano.
GO WILD AT NWT BARTON BROAD
The Bircham Award of Festival Musician of the Year is held
annually in memory of William Bircham, benefactor of the
Festival and a prominent local music teacher for several years. The
Bircham Finalists were – Catherine McCardel (violin), Akshaya
Khurana (recorder), Ernest Blas (classical guitar), Beth Harrison
(flute), Megan Storer (flute), Beth Harrison (piano), and Archit Lal
(recorder).
unday 10 May 2015 (11am to 4pm), meet at Barton Turf Adventure
Spacked
Centre, Staithe Road, Barton Turf, NR12 8AZ. Join us for a fun
family day of walks, boat trips, craft activities, pond dipping,
minibeast hunting and much, much more. Go Wild at NWT Barton Broad is also home to the North Norfolk
Worm Charming Championships. So why not see how many worms
you can charm out of the ground? Free entry (small charge for
some activities e.g. boat trips, bird boxes and worm charming).
Refreshments available. Three Finalists contested the Senior Recital Award given annually
in memory of David Balfour, former Headmaster of the Hospital
School and for many years a member of the St. Andrew’s Church
Choir. They were – Joseph Joel (classical guitar), Megan Storer
(flute), and Helen Pye (violin).The Adjudicators gave feedback
to all the contestants and announced Megan Storer to be the
recipient of both awards so Elaine and Philip presented her with
the trophies, monetary prizes and certificates.
No need to book, just turn-up and join in. If you have any
questions about this event please contact Norfolk Wildlife Trust on
01603 625540.
CYCLISTS – BELLS PLEASE !!
Tom Foster, Festival co-ordinator, presented the Audience’s Easter
Egg prize to Joseph Joel, Councillor Mary Coleman presented
Trophies and certificates to Connor Hargreaves (Intermediate
Recital Award), Beth Harrison (Galliard Senior Piano), Ernest Blas
(Bircham Guitar), Akshaya Khurana (Senior Recorder), Catherine
McCardel (Galliard Senior Strings), and Megan Storer (Senior
Woodwind). The Harold Taylor Memorial Trophy, which is given
annually to the competitor who has entered several different
disciplines throughout the Festival achieving high grades, was
won by Beth Harrison.
ould cyclists please be aware of the need to use bells to
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warn pedestrians and others that they are about, especially
when coming from behind, we hear of various instances of “near
misses” from the silent riders from behind. This is particularly
important in areas such as Bell Lane and New Road where cyclists
and walkers mix on the same section of pathway.
Parents, please make sure that your childrens cycles have bells
fitted and encourage their use.
Councillor Mary Coleman thanked all the performers and their
accompanists for a wonderful evening’s music, also their parents
who had supported them and the committee who had organised
everything. She presented Margaret Jermany, Festival Chairman,
with a flower arrangement from the committee. GRANTS – YOUR LAST CHANCE
Margaret concluded the evening’s events by giving her own
vote of thanks to the special guests and to everyone who had
been involved in the organisation of this year’s Festival. She
emphasised that it was very much a team effort and said she was
very appreciative of the support given to her by all the members
of the committee.
your application is getting short as completed forms need to be
returned by May 15th..
ocal clubs and groups (those based in Belton, Burgh Castle,
L£1000.00
Fritton and St Olaves) are reminded that Village Voice has
to donate between you this year and the time for making
For an application form or to discuss the subject further contact
the Village Voice on 01493 780776 or e-mail bcswan50@gmail.com.
COFFEE MORNING
Belton church youth groups are holding a coffee morning and table top sale in All Saints Church, Belton on Saturday May 16th (10.30am)
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BELTON F.C.
s the season draws to a conclusion the hope for silverware is
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still on. An appearance in the H.A Holmes League cup final
on Friday 17th April against Catfield (again) will be our final
chance.
Unfortunately we went down in the Wiltshire cup final on
Easter Monday despite a good strong performance for an hour.
An injury time goal in the first half broke the deadlock and after
a penalty plus a season ending injury to Adam Hogg, the lads
ran out of steam and momentum. We are however confident
that after this disappointing result we will ready ourselves to
go again.
The league campaign looks to be petering out and will more
than likely end with us finishing second to guess who? Correct if
you answered Catfield. A very good season for us and especially
the young players from the village who have shown great drive
and effort. Belton 0ver 50-60’s at The Pier
BELTON OVER 50/60’S
The club are still awaiting news on our request to join the
Anglian Combination league. Hopefully over the coming
months we will be able to report good news on this front.
T
he photo shows club members on their first outing of the
year when 35 of them visited the Pier Hotel at Gorleston and
enjoyed a first class 3 course meal.
For more information on the club we welcome you to view our
website.
The Club meets every Tuesday afternoon (2.00pm) at the JGI,
we have a healthy membership but new members are very
welcome. The afternoon starts with Bingo followed by a cuppa,
then we either play cards, Rumikub, Scrabble, Dominoes or you
can just have a chat. Entry is only £1 and we have outings, go
out to lunch and have theatre visits. Any enquiries please ring
Norma on (01493) 780447
The club was thrilled last month after our report in the village
voice led to over 2700 hits on the site in one day! We have
had some excellent feedback and as requested,now have a
designated YouTube channel featuring a playlist of music tracks
and highlights from some games. We hope to share any news
on local events or celebrations via our site so if you want to look
and see if we can do anything for you then check us out on
www.beltonfc.com Alternatively you can contact us by email
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people how to start off on a
bike properly and practised
signalling and had a slow
race to ensure that balance
was correct. We made a mock
road up on the playground to
do the signalling.
1ST BELTON
SCOUTS
Beavers -
ne of the young leaders
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told the Beavers about a
current space mission as part
of the Beavers Space activity
badge and part of the young
leaders missions that need to
be completed as part of their
own young leader training.
Belton Scouts at
cookery contest
The beavers had great fun
just before Easter taking part
in teams in an Easter egg
hunt, the eggs where hidden
both inside and outside the
scout HQ. They then made
chocolate rice crispy cakes
with chocolate eggs on the
top.
CALDECOTT HALL GOLF TOURAMENT
reminder that the deadline for entries for the “2nd Oaklands
A
Charity Waltz” Golf Tournament at Caldecott Hall on Sunday
MAY 10th is Wednesday, May 6th. The tee off is at 10 am - Four
Some of the new Beavers have
done their promise hands
and discussed the promise
that they are going to make.
They have gone home to do
five good turns, which they
will tell their fellow Beavers
all about in the new term.
players per team. For Caldecott Members - £10 per person
(including bar meal), Non-members - £20 per person (including
bar meal). For further details and team entries please contact:
Jamie on 07766 204 431 or Ian on 07887 640 385, (please leave a
contact phone number for your team when entering).
ALL WELCOME ! - Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams, prizes for par
three nearest the pin, longest drive, charity raffle and more. In
aid of the Harry Miller Fund, Harry is a 2 year old with many, many
problems, full details available from the organisers.
Cubs -
We also did some work on
the shelter box charity. We
found out a little about them
and then we played a game
with a dice to actually pack
a shelter box. Each item
represented a number on
the dice and when they had
completed that they needed
to roll a double 6 to get a tent
put it up and then place the
equipment in the tent. They
had to work as a team to do
this and did this amazingly
well, the leaders were very
pleased with the outcome
of the task and the progress
being made !!!
Scouts A team from Belton Scouts
recently took part in the
East Norfolk District cooking
competition held this year
at Bradwell Scout Hut. The
theme this year was “five
nations” to coincide with the
rugby event.
The Scouts chose an Italian
main course of meatballs with
a hidden vegetable tomato
sauce served with spaghetti
and Parmesan cheese. They
followed this with “5 Nations
cheeses”, a cheese from Italy,
France, England, Scotland,
Wales, and Ireland served
with Scottish oatcakes.
In the last two weeks before
Easter, the Cubs have been
working towards their Cyclist They were questioned by
badge and their global the judges on various things
ree, impartial and confidential advice and guidance on a
challenge, We met up at including health and hygiene
range of money and/or debt issues is being offered at the
Moorlands School and did and allergies and judged on
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ONE WORLD – ONE BREATH
Global Healing event on Gorleston Cliffs
Worldwide Tai Chi and Qigong Day is celebrating
Tandheitsit’sannual
16th anniversary on Sunday 10th May starting at 10am
also the Tai Chi Qigong Centres 19th year.
SIMMONS EDECO APPRENTICESHIP
e are pleased and proud to announce that this years
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successful Edeco apprenticeship winner is Scott
Moore. All three finalists conducted themselves admirably
All are welcome to join this special event when Tai Chi is
practised round the world at the same time, skipping through
time zones. Be part of this 24 hour historic event. Come along
and see the Tai Chi Qigong Centre celebrate this special day.
Onlookers are more than welcome to join in on Gorleston
Cliffs and Beach, opposite Bridge Road.
throughout the whole process, but the managers at Simmons
felt Scott had the edge over the others.
The candidates had to write a letter of application, conduct
a presentation at the Simmons Edeco site to the managers,
and then answer questions in a formal interview.
Meet the team and chat to the Principal Instructors Colin and
Mitzi Orr. The event starts at 9.30am for 10am, look out for the
Tai Chi Centre banner. To find out more visit our website at:
www.taichi-qigong.net or telephone 01493 789992.
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Scott now begins his apprenticeship, three days a week at
College on a Mechanical Engineering course and two days
at the Simmons Edeco site and he will be paid for his efforts!
Scott follows last years apprentice, Brodie Brown, the annual
apprenticeship opportunity is exclusively available to year
11 students at Ormiston Venture Academy and the search is
already on for next year.
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EXERCISE EXTRAVAGANZA
Next Event
uffolk & Norfolk exercise groups met at New Road Sports
Ssession
Centre, Belton on March 30th, for the biggest exercise
held by Sallyann at up4fitness to raise funds for 3
Friday 29th May
Dave Whitmore
Charities. 3 months of practice and preparations for 29
people aged 24 to 93 came together for seated exercise
with resistance bands, which helps to strengthen bones and
muscles and improve flexibility for everyday life.
8.00pm till 11.30pm
Admission £5
Line Dancers Welcome
The £105 raised will be split between Diabetes UK, Cancer
Research UK and The Heart foundation. So successful, an
invitation to have a similar event later in the year south of
Lowestoft was suggested. If you would like to know more
about how this type of exercise can improve your health
contact Sallyann 07599044806.
for details call
01493 781007
SUNRISE DOWSERS
n Saturday 21st February, Sunrise Dowsers hosted a Nite
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at the Races, at the White Hart Inn, Hopton In aid of
the Sandra Chapman Suite at the JPH, although not as well
attended as our usual race nites, it was still a great evening
and everyone enjoyed the electric atmosphere and superb
food put on by Dean and his crew.
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It all came together well and we made a staggering £600.00
on the night. After expenses and food we donated £300 to the
centre,the remainder going to our funds.
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Sundays Noon To 6.00pm
Thank you everyone who came and supported us, and The
White Hart team for wonderful food and service as always.
Brian Howard (Chairman).
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HELPING AT BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT
Ragwort pulling
ast year the hay at the Roman Fort was badly infested with
Lis toxic
ragwort - that pretty yellow flower which, unfortunately,
to horses and other livestock, and makes the hay
unusable. We can’t spray the ragwort because of the difficulty
in effectively shutting off areas from the public, and because of
the presence of other wildflowers we don’t want to kill. So this
year the Norfolk Archaeological Trust is starting a programme
of control by organising two ragwort pulling sessions, and we
would really appreciate your help.
Sunrise service
Pulling the ragwort out before it has flowered is an effective
way of reducing its spread. The Great Yarmouth and Norwich
Green Gym teams will be supervising the sessions and will
provide gloves, and instructions on how to safely pull up the
weed. Even if you only have an hour to spare you would be very
welcome - the more the merrier ! SUNRISE SERVICE
t 6am on a fine crisp morning about 40 parishioners of Burgh
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Castle and Belton made their way across the fields to the
Roman Fort for the Annual Easter Sunrise Service. Standing at the
east gate they witnessed the most wonderful sunrise, beginning
with a thin pink glow on the horizon, gradually rising until at last
there was this bright golden ball - the sun in all its glory. It soon
faded but it had been a most awesome experience.
The sessions will run on Tuesday June 2nd 1.00pm - 4.00pm,
and Tuesday June 9th 10.15 - 15.00. Please meet us in the car
park - or find us out on the Roman Fort site. Please note you
must be aged 18 or over.
The Revd Rosie Bunn led a service of Holy Communion, Maureen
Grey and John Russell read the Easter Gospels and the hymns/
songs were accompanied by Derek Mill on the trumpet,
DOROTHY COMES
TO CHURCH!
As usual the final hymn was “Thine be the glory”, sung with
such gusto it probably could have been heard across the river
at Berney Arms. Everyone then made their way back to the
Village Hall where they enjoyed full English breakfast cooked by
Trevor Greenacre and Tim Bunn. At 9.30am there was a second
traditional Communion service in the church.
Palm Sunday service
Ttheheat Rector,
Burgh Castle led by
Revd. Rosie
Bunn began on the triangle
outside the church gates.
After prayer and a reading
from St. Luke, Dorothy, the
donkey, led by her owners
Trevor and Kara headed
the procession into church.
At first she was rather
reluctant to enter, perhaps
it was warmer outside! but
did so and stayed by the
font for the beginning of
the service. Readings were
given by Maureen, Margaret
and John and as her talk
Rosie gave three reflections
on the entry into Jerusalem
as seen through the eyes
of Simon the Zealot, James
and Matthew.
BURGH CASTLE CHURCH
Annual Parochial Church Meeting was held Sunday in
Ttheheconjunction
with a service of Holy Communion .Chaired by
Rector Revd. Rosie Bunn the Annual PCC report and Accounts
for 2014 were presented. Thanks to a major grant from English
Heritage and a lot of hard work it had been a very rewarding
year with plans for the first stage of restoration at last coming
to fruition. These included repairs to the roofs of the north
aisle, north side chancel, north aisle floor. some masonry and
windows. There had been a wide variety of fund raising events
for Restoration funds all of which were extremely well supported.
The Rector and churchwardens will shortly be meeting the
architects to discuss plans for the next stage. Grant applications
for this will be made to the Heritage Lottery fund.
Maureen Grey and Margaret Greenacre were re-appointed as
churchwardens. Denise Albon, Trevor Austin, Carol Moser, Peter
Moser, John Russell and Jan Snooks were elected as members of
Parochial
Church Council.
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BURGH CASTLE PARISH COUNCIL
CAT MICRO CHIPPING / NEUTERING
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f you are a resident of Belton and need your cat micro chipped
Icharity
and neutered then we would like to see you. This is a joint
event between RSPCA East Norfolk branch and Waveney
our Parish Councillors, Borough Councillor Adrian Myers and
ten members of the public attended Mondays meeting of
Burgh Castle Parish Council, Trevor Greenacre was in the chair.
cats protection at the Theatre in the Shrublands Youth and Adult
Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston on Sunday 3rd May from 10.30
till 12.30.
There were again concerns over the speed lorries from various
local businesses are being driven at through the village and there
were calls for a 20MPH limit in the Stepshort and Butt Lane area,
it was agreed to write to major owners at the pit and the hatchery
asking that they request their staff to keep speed to a voluntary
20MPH and ask them to display notices on site so that visiting
drivers are aware of the problem. With the lack of footpaths and
number of young children about the situation was considered to
be “an accident waiting to happen”. Borough Councillor Myers
agreed to write separately in support of the councils letters.
Microchipping is available to everyone regardless of income for
just a £3.00 donation. If you require the neutering vouchers your
cat will need to be microchipped (so bring them along), you will
need to be in receipt of housing or council tax benefit and show
proof on the day. This is to help the people most in need and is
the fairest way as it also helps working people on low incomes. For more information visit www.rspcaeastnorfolk.co.uk or email
rspcaeastnorfolk@aol.com
Members were informed that the council had been successful in
getting 50% grant funding towards the cost of a a SAM2 flashing
speed warning sign form the County Council Parish Partnership
scheme and this would be in the parish soon.
The chairman made it clear that the 6.5% increase in the Parish
Councils share of the rates for 2015/16 was caused by various
complicated calculations that the Borough Council have to do
in dividing down the amount requested, the parish council will
for the fourth year in succession only be receiving the same total
amount from residents as in the previous year.
The next meetings will be at the Village Hall on Monday May 11th,
the Annual Parish meeting at 7.30pm, followed by the Annual
Parish Council meeting at 8.00pm.
BURGH CASTLE CHURCH RESTORATION FUND
!
he 2nd round of the Restoration Programme starts on 7th May,
Thopeful
when Rector & Churchwardens meet with the architect. We are
that the Lottery Heritage Fund will look favourably on our
application. However local fund raising is now more important than
ever if we are to achieve our dreams and have a restored, warm,
welcoming building for the future.
!
May will again see a Craft Fair at the Village Hall from 25 – 28th
(Holiday Monday to Thursday) . Open from 10 – 4 every day, stalls
will include, jewellery, crafts, cards, gifts, cakes and refreshments
will be available every day. Please come to support us. (Donations
of cakes can be taken to the village hall at any time during the
fair). (Our thanks to everyone who supported the April Craft Fair,
a marvellous £380 was raised for funds) Our monthly quiz in April
was well attended and raised £86. Come along on May 1st 8pm at
the Queens Head for a fun evening, teams of up to 6, £1 per person.
May is going to be really busy, the main event being our evening
with Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman in church on May 9th (7.30pm).
Tickets for this at £10.00 each are still available please come along
for what promises to be a memorable occasion. On Sunday 24th
May Empire Day, we are holding a “bring & share” tea party at the
hall, 2 – 5pm, Trevor Austin is coming to “Reminisce”, there will be
a Mystery Object and of course a raffle. A prize will be awarded for
the best Red White and Blue outfit! Admission £5. To be sure of a
place please book, but we will also have a few places on the door on
the day. (Donations of food by 1.45 please). In all cases call Margaret
on 01493 780126, Maureen on 01493 781747, Rosie on 01493 780210
or e-mail mgreenacre@googlemail.com.
INSANITY
INSANITY is a weekly fitness class at
Burgh Castle Village Hall on Thursday
evenings (6.00pm).
INSANITY™ is a class, based on max interval training. This class
will push you past your limits with athletic/plyometric drills mixed
with intervals of strength, power, resistance, and core training. No
equipment or weights needed. You don’t have to be in extreme
shape– levels of each exercise are provided. Time to dig deep!
The cost is £5.00 per session, for more information contact Gary
07557 306087, e-mail garyklimekpt@gmail.com or visit www.
ultimatefitnessnorfolk.co.uk, FB ultimate fitness Norfolk.
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BELTON &
BROWSTON
ANNUAL PARISH
MEETING 2015
New Road Sport
& Leisure Centre
Wednesday
April 29th
(7.30pm)
- Everyone welcome Your chance to find
out what is going on
in Belton & Browston
Sponsored Spring Walk on the
10th of May, choose to walk 6 or
10 miles around Acle for a great
cause.
Secondly- for the energeticthe East Anglian Dragon Boat
Festival is returning to Oulton
Broad on the 31st of May. with
a team of 11 people to race you
could join in on what is going to
be a brilliant day. If you are not
so energetic then come along
for the ‘dry’ activities in Nicholas
Everitt Park.
FUNDRAISING IDEAS
W
hy not support the planned
EAST COAST HOSPICE in
one of the following ways in the
next weeks or months
For those with energetic dogs
or a passion for walking, the
Great Yarmouth Rotary Club
are holding their 14th Annual
For the Brave (or crazy) now is
the time to sign up to take part
in a sponsored skydive. Don’t
worry it is in tandem with a
CHARITY WEEKEND AT THE QUEENS HEAD
professional sky-diver, and all
for charity. ECH has its own day
at Ellough Airport on the July
19th and welcomes everyone
who would like to do something
crazy for money. So far we have
6 people interested in doing the
skydive, including a spritely 83
year old lady, so no excuses!
Vicky Quantrill is making 2015
unforgettable by running the
London Marathon in memory
of her friend and fellow runner
Richard Blake, it would be lovely
if you could sponsor her via
her Virgin Money Giving Page.
(Search ‘Victoria Quantrill’ on
www.virginmoneygiving.com),
or start training for next year!
THE LITTER PROBLEM
here is a charity weekend at the Queens Head, Burgh Castle
I
TYarmouth
on Saturday/Sunday May 2nd/3rd. Raising funds for the Great
Gateway Club for adults with learning disabilities who
To ALL Village Clubs
are planning to take about 80 members on holiday to Butlins,
Skegness.
Please send your
From midnight Friday to midnight on Saturday there will be
club/group reports etc. to
a sponsored 24 hour pool marathon and at the same time a
the Parish Clerk prior to
sponsored static exercise bike ride whilst on Sunday May 3rd
Advert
BurghorCastle
the meeting
handCraft
in fairthere will be a charity auction commencing at 7.30pm, the
evening ending with a raffle at about 9.00pm. With some very
on the evening when you
special lots, for more information please contact Ray on 07599
th
NEW
are 1/8
welcome to read
274208.
them out.
hope you all read the last
month’s article on LITTER and
thought how you can help to
reduce it.
It is still amazing how the roads
into the village are still strewn
with litter especially Beccles
Road fast food wrappers and
containers. Why are some too
lazy to take it home and place
it in a bin?
Let’s have a litter free summer.
Buckworth’s Garage Limited
CRAFT FAIR
BURGH CASTLE VILLAGE HALL
Church Road, Burgh Castle
Beccles Road, St. Olaves,
Great Yarmouth, NR31 9HD
MOT, Servicing, All Repairs,
Batteries, Tyres, Exhausts. Pick
Up And Delivery Service.
Mon. – Thurs. MAY 25th - 28th
Open Daily 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Woodcraft – Pottery – Handicrafts
– Gifts – Jewellery -Cards Etc.
Refreshments available
Proceeds to Burgh Castle Church
Restoration Fund
Telephone: 01493 488278 - Mobile: 07775 941 479
Email: buckworthsgarageltd@tiscali.co.uk
BELTON GLASS
Est. 1987
Plus a small selection of fabric for patchwork & quilting.
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VILLAGE VOICE TRADERS!
The Advertisers listed in this directory support - Our Community & pay for Village Voice Magazine.
These are advertisers who Are used and trusted by our Readers.
PLEASE SUPPORT THEM
Aerials
Matt Warnes - 01493 661438
_________________________
Building & Decorating Etc.
David Payne - 01493 781790
Bill Clark Bldg. - 07462 593361
Paul Williams Carpentry - 01493 781942
RWiR -Ray Ward - 01508 518256
K J Decorators – 07795 199574
JDA Plasterers – 07707 295489
_________________________
Care at Home
Helping Hands – 0808 1801016
________________________
Cars & Garages Repairs
Buckworths Ltd - 01493 488278
SMS Autocare - 01493 662030
Grosvenor Car Sales - 01493 665903
Save N Drive - 01493 445744
Autotech – 01493 717878
Sparkle & Shine (Valet) – 07914 795080
_________________________
Carpets & Furniture
Matt Sadler (Carpets) - 01493 443509
__________________________
Chimney Sweeps
East Coast Chimney Sweep – 01493
718615
__________________________
Domestic Cleaning/ Windows
Trusted Home Cleaning - 01493 888218
JC Cleaning – 07592 685738
___________________________
Dressmaking/Alterations
DeLuxe Fashions – 01493 780766
____________________________
Electrician & Electrical Repairs
Chris Youngs - 01493 441007
__________________________
Fencing
Waveney Fencing – 01493 601537
__________________________
780973
B Porter - 01493 663386
_______________________________
Room Hire & Functions/Meetings
JGI (Bookings) - 01493 780822
Premier Room – 01493 780080
________________________________
Rubbish & Waste Cleared
Keil Barber - 01493 781903
GYBC - 01493 742142
______________________________
Shops Etc
Belton Pet & Hardware - 01493 780250
Harnser Knitting Yarns - 01493 652715
Jewelex – 01493 444443
Jhoots Pharmacy – 01493 781745
Electric Bike Co. - 01493 603388
________________________________
Skip & Equipt. Hire /Aggregates
E. E. Green - 01493 662069
Folkes Ltd - 01493 780274
_________________________________
Solicitors
Norton Peskett – 01493 652204
_______________________________
Tree & Hedge Services
R & R (Rick) - 01493 780348
_________________________________
Tuition
Driving - Godbolts - 01502 732610
Woodwork – Peter – 01493 782408
Piano -Danielle Renforth 01493 298795
_________________________
Vehicles Collected & Scrapped
W. A. Frost - 01508 548994
_________________________________
Vets & Pet Care
The Vets Hospital - 01493 661833
_________________________________
Wedding Services / General Catering
Primrose Brides - Dress Hire Weddings/
Proms - 01493 782428
The Cakemaker – 01493 488668
Fuel / Firewood
Berry Oil – 01502 715599
___________________________
Footcare
Foot Health - Lisa - 07716 678899
Feel Good Feet - 07825 337233
__________________________
Gardening Etc
Fritton Nurseries - 01493 484970
Rodent/Insect control – 07754 090564
__________________________
Glass & Windows
Belton Glass - 01493 781454
HD Windows – 01493 290935
Innovate Property – 01493 742330
_____________________________
Hair & Beauty
Reveal / Colours - 01493 650706
Robert Shropshire - 07946 333395
The Tulip Room - 07810 008235
______________________________
Horse Riding/Stables
Lakeside Riding Stables - 07747 464775
______________________________
Plans Drawn
TBD - 01493 781030
______________________________
Plumbers
Red Van Plumbing - 01493 780246
______________________________
Removal Services/ Storage
Alan Cook Removals - 01502 520631
______________________________
Restaurants/ Pubs/Accommodation/
Entertainment
Kingfisher Bar - 01493 782016
The Decoy Tavern – 01493 488277
The Kings Head - 01493 780205
The Ranch – 01493 781007
______________________________
Roofs & Roofing
Norfolk & Suffolk Roofing Ltd - 01493
COMMUNITY
CAR SCHEME
arch was a busier
M
month for journeys
undertaken,
drivers
doing 32 trips in all. BUT
once again due to work
commitments,
we
are
looking for someone to man
our telephone. A mobile
phone is provided and all
that is required is that you
take calls and match a driver
to the journey requested.
Support will be given to
help you get started. Please
consider giving up a small
part of your time for a very
worthy cause.
Details
from
Margaret
780126,
or by email
mgreenacre532@
googlemail.com., to book to
use the scheme please call
07767 063 986.
Keith Skipper, almost Quarter
“THANK YOU”
BURGH CASTLE PARISH CHURCH
RESTORATION FUND
I
would like to thank the driver who stopped to help me when I fell
on Bracon Road at teatime on Thursday 16 April. Your assistance
was greatly appreciated.
Dianna
Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman
mardling with music in
1st BELTON GUIDES
uides are currently working on their craft badge and Go
G
for It challenge badge, developing different art and craft
techniques. They are also planning menus for a Come Dine With
Burgh Castle Church
Saturday May 9th (7.30pm)
At Easter we donated Easter eggs for a tombola at the James
Paget Hospital run by the BRAS team who raised £350.00 for
breast cancer support. Also at Easter guides enjoyed one of their
favourite activities making cream eggs into ‘Fantastical Creatures’
by adding chocolate buttons, mini mallows, icing, sprinkles and
much more – anything goes really. If there’s chocolate involved
we have a happy group of girls.
Come and listen to Keiths traditional
mardling in his beloved Norfolk dialect
along with Ian who comes from Lowestoft
and plays the melodian presenting some
of his fishing and farming songs.
Me challenge with each patrol cooking a two course meal for us
all to taste and score their efforts.
We are very grateful to have been one of the local groups to be
presented with a cheque at the JGI on 11th April. The generous
donation from Belton Charity Fundraisers of £375 will be a great
help towards the cost of our weekend away at the Guide activity
centre in Coltishall in May.
A duo who have performed together many times
Tickets £10.00 each on sale now from
Margaret 01493 780126,
Maureen 01493 781747
or Rosie 01493 780210
If your daughter is aged 10-14 and interested in fun and
challenging activities we have some spaces available. We are a
very friendly group and welcome new members. See for yourself,
why not come along and spend an evening with us.
Guides continue to meet each Tuesday at Burgh Castle
Village Hall.
Refreshments / Raffle
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GUIDE TO EVENTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES
EVERY MONDAY
Chair exercises (9.30am) & Nordic walking for Beginners
or”I Move Freely” exercise- (10.30am) - New Road Sport and
Leisure Centre - Supervised instruction Nordic Walking 07599
044806
Grasshopper Creche - 9.00am-11.30am .£9.00 per session.
Children 3months to 2 years. Safe friendly fun. Belton Village
Green Children Centre (01493) 789562 (Subsidies Available)
Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton
Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years
Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344
Yoga - JGI (10.15-11.15am) Please bring your own mat or towel.
Play, Weigh & Baby Groups - Belton Village Green Children
Centre. every Monday 1.30pm-3pm.(Health visitor & Nursery
Nurse Attend on 1st &3rd Monday of each month). (01493)
789562
Baby Massage – (10.00 -11.30am) Belton Village Green
Children’s Centre. FREE 6 week programme for parents & infants
details (01493) 789562 / e-mail childrenscentre@moorlands.
norfolk.sch.uk
Bingo Night - John Green Institute (7.30pm) All welcome
Projection Youth Worship Band – Belton Church (7.30 -9.00pm)
Jean 07762 817454
Ring Craft - Training Dogs & Owners For the Show Ring. St.
Olaves Village Hall, (8.00pm) Jane Thorpe (01502) 569243
Belton Bowmen – Wroughton School (for Winter) Juniors/
family 6pm-7pm (£3.50 per session) Adults Club 7pm-9pm/dusk
(£5 per session) Tel Duncan (01493) 780418. Transferring to New
Road field from May 25th.
Pilates - Beginners/intermediate classes - ( 6.00 -7.00pm & 7.05 8.05pm) - New Road Sport & Leisure Centre - Tel Hayley on 07767
864568.
EVERY TUESDAY
Pilates Fitness - At the JGI (9am) A class to improve posture &
gain core Strength. £4.50. Details - Lorrain - 07747 720139
Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton
Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years
Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344
Picassos Messy Play - (9.30 -10.45am) Bradwell Community
Centre (organised by Village Green Childrens Centre).
Zumba Dancing - JGI (10-15am) £4.00 Lorrain - 07747 720139
Young at Heart - (10.00am - Noon) Belton Church Annexe. Get
together for the over 50’s (all welcome, church members or not)
Belton Over 50s/60s. JGI. (2.00pm) Cards, Games, Bingo,
Refreshments.
1st. Belton Guides - 6.45 -8.30 Burgh Castle Village Hall
07919620759 / (01493) 667311
Belton Badgers - Youngest section of St. John Ambulance.
Meet 6pm -7pm at Compass Centre Term Times only. Boys &
Girls Ages 5 - 10. Tel Carole (01493) 780418
Belton St. John Ambulance Cadets - Every Tuesday (Term
Time) Compass Centre, Belton 6pm -7.15pm Boys & Girls 10-16
years. Tel Jackie (01493) 780619
St. Olaves Art Group- St. Olaves Village Hall (7.30pm). 07879
811229
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Grasshopper Creche - (9.00am-11.30am) £9.00 per session,
children 3 months to 2 years. Safe & friendly fun. Belton Village
Green Childrens Centre (01493) 789562 (subsidies available)
Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton
Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years
Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344
Drop In Coffee Morning - (10.30am-12 Noon) JGI. All Welcome
Community Connexions - Fruit & Veg Van in Belton. The Fruit
& Veg van will be parked at The Tavern for the sale of fresh food
produce (11.45am-12.30pm)
Belton Art Club - JGI. (2.00pm-4.00pm.) Arts,Crafts & Hobbies.
Just Drop In or Tel. Jan Pitchers (01493) 488683.
Slimming World (5.30 & 7.30pm) Kings Head Function Room
Tel Ella 07796 263627.
3rd. Bradwell Rainbows (5.30 – 6.30pm) Burgh Castle Village
hall (term time)
Messy Church - Moorlands Academy (Term times 1st. Wed. of
month only 6pm - 7.30pm) Rosie Bunn (01493) 780210 or Jean
07622 817454.
Weight Watchers - JGI (sign in from 6.15pm, talk at 7.00pm) Tel
Lisa 07546 023143
Tai Chi - at Cliff Park Junior School, Gorleston - Belton Based
Group (01493) 789992 Meets 7pm -9pm www.taichi-qigong.
EVERY THURSDAY
Chatterboxes - ( 9.00am-10.30am ) Belton Village Green
Children’s Centre (50p). (0 - 5 years)Fun activities assisting
Communication, Language & & Literacy. All year round (01493)
789562
Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton
Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years
Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344
Gt. Yarmouth Stroke Group - (2.00-4.00pm) New Road Sport
& Leis. Centre. 781846 NEW
Rock Solid (Years three to six) - Belton Rectory Stables 5pm6pm (Ages 8 – 11 -Term Time) Tel. Jean: 07762 817454
Family Life Group - Church & annex (Term time 5.30pm 7.00pm) Rev. Bunn 780210
Insanity Fitness – (6.00pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - 07557
306087
Hoop Fitness – (7.00pm) JGI – Fun to slim your waist. - 07747
720139 NEW
Clubbercise – (8.00pm) JGI – Energetic fun dance fitness. 07747 720139 NEW
Youth Group – Belton Church (7.30 -9.00) Exploring Christian
youth & having fun Jean 07762 817454
EVERY FRIDAY
Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton
Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 years
Small, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344
Baby Bloom – (10.00 -11.30am) Belton Village Green Children’s
Centre. FREE 6 week parenting group, looking at sleep routines,
nutrition, weaning, baby massage, communication & safety
(01493) 789562 / e-mail childrenscentre@moorlands.norfolk.
sch.uk
Cornerstone - Open Youth Club – Belton Church (1st/15thMay
& 5th/19th June. 7.30-9.00pm) For years 6/7/8 Jean: 07762
817454
The Hub - Open Youth Club – Belton Church (Dates/contact as
Cornerstone) (7.30-9.00pm) For all of High School age.
NOTE :- Belton Scouts (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) - All meet in
Belton weekly details on (01493) 780965
EVERY SUNDAY
Pooch Paws Dog Training - St. Olaves Village Hall - (9.00am
-Noon - one hour sessions) 07841 040171
St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Burgh Castle - (9.30am)
Traditional Morning Prayer or Holy Communion
All Saints Church, Belton - (10.30am) Modern Service Welcome to all. Activity group for children
See full church service details below.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sun. Apr. 26th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning
Prayer.
Sun. Apr. 26th - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning
Celebration.
Wed. Apr. 29th – (7.00pm) St. Olaves Village Hall - Quiz-n-Chips
Night £3.50 Tel 488439.
Wed. Apr. 29th. - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent Belton and Browston Annual Parish Meeting.
Thu. Apr. 30th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Childrens Cent. D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562.
Fri. May 1st - (7.00pm) Top of Hopton Cliffs - Digital Camera
Club evening out . - Tel 780822.
Fri. May 1st - (8.00pm) Burgh Castle Queens Head – Team quiz
in aid of Church Restoration Funds (max 6 per team) 780126.
Sat. May 2nd – (24 hours) Burgh Castle Queens Head –
Sponsored Pool Marathon & cycle ride 07599 274208.
Sun. May 3rd - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy
Communion.
Sun. May 3rd - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning Celebration.
Sun. May 3rd – (7.30pm) Burgh Castle Queens Head -Charity
Auction & Raffle G.Y. Gateway Club 07599 274208
Tue. May 5th - (11.00am) Belton Church – Traditional Holy
Communion (Coffee from 10.00).
Wed. May 6th – (10.30am) Burgh House Res. Home. - Holy
Communion.
Wed. May 6th - Mobile Library at Priory Close off Herringfleet
Rd, St. Olaves (10.30 -10.40am), New Rd., Fritton, by Playing
Field (10.45pm-11.00am) & Belton village from 1.50pm – times
in article.
Wed. May 6th - (6.00-7.30pm) Belton Church – Messy Church.
Thurs. May 7th – (7.00am -10.00pm) Election Polling Day.
Sat. May 9th - Belton Scouts collecting old newspapers in
Belton only. Please leave outside your gate by 8.45am.
Sat. May 9th - (10.00am - Noon) JGI - Monthly Coffee Morning.
Sat. May 9th - (7.30pm) Burgh Castle Church – Keith Skipper &
Ian Prettyman £10.00 01493 780126 (Restoration Fund)
Sun. May 10th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning
Prayer
Sun. May 10th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion
Sun. May 10th – (6.30pm) Belton Church – Evening
Celebration.
Mon. May 11th - (7.30pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - Burgh
Castle Annual Parish Meeting.
Mon. May 11th - (8.00pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - Burgh
Castle Annual Parish Council meeting
Tue. May 12th & 19th.- (1.00-2.30pm) Village Green Childrens
Centre – First Aid Course
Tue. May 12th - (7.30pm) JGI - Belton W.I – “A Little Taste Of
Ireland” with Gerry Morris. Tel 780822.
Wed. May 13th - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure
Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery.
Thu. May 14th - (Noon - 2.00pm). JGI -Belton Lunch Club - 2
course lunch £5.00 All Welcome. Bookings 781294
Fri. May 15th - (7.30pm) JGI – Team Quiz Evening - £5.00 per
team of 4. Enquiries Tel. 781294
Sat. May 16th -(10.30am) Belton Church – Coffee Morning/
Table Top Sale - Belton Church Youth Groups.
Sat. May 16th – (11.00am - 1.00pm) St. Olaves Village Hall –
Mindfulness Health taster session. 07557 141869.
Sun. May 17th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy
Communion.
Sun. May 17th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Cafe Church.
Sun. May 17th. - (2.30pm) JGI – “The Victorian Farming Year”
Illustrated talk with Stephen Pope non members welcome
780776.
Tue. May 19th - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent Belton With Browston Annual Parish Council meeting.
Wed. May 20th - (10.00 - 2.00) New Road Sport Centre - Car
Boot/Craft Fair Tel (01493) 780703. See advert.
Sun. May 24th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning
Prayer.
Sun. May 24th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion.
Sun. May 24th. - (2.00pm) Burgh castle V/Hall – Bring & Share
Tea Party £5.00 Tel 780126
Mon. May 25th – Thu May 28th - (10.00am -4.00pm daily)
Burgh Castle V/Hall – Craft Fair Tel. 780126.
Wed. May 27th - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure
Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery.
Thu. May 28th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Childrens Cent. D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562.
Thu. May 28th – (7.30pm) Fritton Village Hall. - Fritton & St
Olaves Annual Parish Council Meeting.
Sun. May 31st. - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy
Communion.
Sun. May 31st. - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning
Celebration/Youth Service.
Tue. June 2nd - (11.00am) Belton Church – Traditional Holy
Communion (Coffee from 10.00).
Tue. June 2nd – (1.00-4.00pm) Roman Fort site – Ragwort
pulling session – volunteers needed. See article
Tue. June 2nd - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent Belton With Browston Parish Council meeting.
Wed. June 3rd – (10.30am) Burgh House Res. Home. - Holy
Communion
Wed. June 3rd - Mobile Library at Priory Close off Herringfleet
Rd, St. Olaves (10.30 -10.40am), New Rd., Fritton, by Playing
Field (10.45pm-11.00am) & Belton village from 1.50pm – times
in article.
Wed. June 3rd - (6.00-7.30pm) Belton Church – Messy Church.
NEED TRANSPORT TO ACCESS AN EVENT OR APPOINTMENT?
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME?
If you live in Belton/Browston/Burgh Castle /Fritton or St Olaves
Call 07767 063 986 between 8.00am & 6.00pm Monday to Friday to book.
The cost is only 45p per mile
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VILLAGE SMALLS
It is free to advertise jobs, events, property or items for sale. Send details to Village Voice Smalls, “Skelmorlie” Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9PU, Tel
01493 780776 or Email bcswan50@gmail.com by Noon on MAY 14th to appear in the JUNE issue. We will run your advert free for 3 issues but please let us know when it
is sold - so we can remove it. (commercial entries charged at 25p per word)
SITUATIONS VACANT/
WORK
Voluntary Drivers required
for Community Car Scheme
local area Tel. 07767 063986
or e-mail mgreenacre@
googlemail.com.
WANTED
Gentlemans gold pocket
watch & chain for personal
use (cash paid immediately)
Tel 07873 175920.
Motorhome 2 berth. Tel.
01493 663755.
Sewing Machine in Good
Working Order. Dont mind
older type (Jones/Singer etc)
Flat bed not vertical type. Tel.
01493 781382.
Belton Charity Fundraisers
welcome donations of Bric
A Brac, Books, Jigsaws & toys
(no mains electric items) for
their fund raising stalls. Tel.
Gloria 01493 780776 .
Soft Toys to raise money for
local charities. deliver to 34
Orwell Cresc. Belton, or Tel.
01493 782043 for collection.
FOR SALE
Hayter petrol mower – Jubilee
48 quantum £70 ONO Tel.
01493 780582.
Solid Pine Bedroom suite,
double bed frame (no
mattress), triple wardrobe,
double wardrobe, chest of
draws & 2 bedside draw units,
VGC £225 Tel. 01493 488439.
Aluminium extending ladder,
each ladder 18ft.approx. £20
ONO Tel. 01493 781050.
ALL Super king size = Duvet.
M & S. All Seasons, 9.0 tog
plus 4.5 tog. Poly cotton
covers with anti-allergy
polyester filling. Little Used.
£30 Memory foam mattress
topper. John Lewis. 4.5 cm
thick with one side massage
sleep surface. Removable,
washable cover. VGC. £40
Electric fleece underblanket,
Homefront. Dual control,
body & feet separate controls.
As new. Can Del. £30 Tel.
07514 424276.
3 Beech country style kitchen
chairs £15. Tel. 01493 780193.
Canon AE1 SLM camera
leather look hard case/
Cannon 50mm lens, 80-200m
zoom lens, Tamron 24mm
lens. Canon Tele X2 converter,
Mirada flash, Canon flash.
£250 OVNO Tel. 07788
408801.
Table & 4 high back chairs
VGC £50. Tel. 01493 663755.
Metal sawhorse unused £5,
Black & Decker trolley/sack
barrow £3. Tel 01493 781050.
3 Antique style bronze finish
wall lights, white glass shades.
VGC. £10 ea. Antique style
Bronze finish three arm
ceiling light fitting with white
glass shades.(matches wall
lights) VGC. £15 Tel. 07514
424276.
Long teak effect dressing
table, 54ins wide 3 drawers
each side. As new £80.00. Tel
01493 780193
Isabella Awning fits 23ft.
Caravan. Used twice, Metal
poles, cost £1000 - £650 ONO.
Tel. 07858 916829 or 07729
954248.
Cosina C1 SLR camera in
case. C/w 35-70mm lens, 70200mm zoom lens, flash gun.
All in suede case. £200 OVNO
Tel. 07788 408801.
Pride GoGo Elite Traveller
mob. scooter. Max weight
18 stone. Red/Black. VGC.
Complete with chargers,
cover & seat bag. Can del.
£300. Tel. 07514 424276.
Corner leaded unit VGC £80
ONO Tel. 01493 663755.
2 Proteam Leisure, all terrain
telescopic hiking sticks. As
new. £10 each. Tel. 07514
424276.
Pentax MZ250 SLR camera in
case. C/w Pentax 49mm lens,
Pentax 80-200mm lens. Vivitar
flash Gun VGC. £200 OVNO
Tel. 07788 408801.
Large green material Gazebo
with 2 sides (1 with window)
As new. £100. Tel. 01493
780193.
Sleeping bag. Kampa
Sumptious. Jade. large 200
x 94 cms. Washable. Used
once. £20. Two sleeping
bags, Polywarm Leisure.
44oz/1247gm. Single size, can
zip together. Blue/Cream. GC.
£12 ea. Tel. 07514 424276.
Round Patio Table 34in
Diam. Green plastic, slot in
legs £3.00 Tel. 01493 780776
(Proceeds to Belton Charity
Fundraisers).
Wheelchair – Excellent
Cond. £60 Tel. 01493 667764
(Bradwell).
Mahogany corner glass disp.
cabinet immac. Cond. 80”h
base 20”x 20”. V Good quality.
Glass shelves & lighting.
Cost £395.00 - £95 Tel. 07850
113821.
2 Green fabric swivel recliner
chairs, wooden round base
plus foot stools. £100 Tel
07774 823585.
Electric Piano Full size. Good
working order £230. Tel.
01493 789193.
Laurel & Hardy 5 x 200ft. B/w
Super 8 films in cases £5 each
or £20 the lot. Tel. 01493
780253.
Valor live fuel effect gas fire.
Model 339 Heartbeat. New,
B&Q Price £453 - £300 OVNO.
Tel. 07788 408801.
2 Pairs mens pyjamas (XL)
still in packs £10.00 the two, 2
Jackets (XL) £10 the two Tel.
01493 667764 (Bradwell).
Mahogany illuminated
glass display cabinet, exc.
condition. Measures 48”h
x 30”w x 17”d. Cost £480
Glass shelves, 2 draws £95.00
Telephone 07850 113821.
David Payne
decorators
Paul Williams
Kitchens & Carpentry
Including Plumbing & Tiling
Domestic
Commercial
Industrial
LAKESIDE
RIDING
CENTRE
Enjoy riding through the beautiful grounds
of Fritton Lake. Warm, friendly atmosphere,
all ages and experiences welcome
01493 781942
mobile 07889090288
paulwilliams134@live.co.uk
“Focal Point” modern ebony
wall mounted electric fire.
Flame effect with stones 2 x
900/1000watt elements Cost
£213.00. As new £60.00. Tel.
01493 780197.
Dell Latitude laptop D505 XP,
1GB Ram, 60GB hard drive,
New battery & charger. Office
2007, WiFi, 15” screen, Vipre
Antivirus. Ready to go Bargain
£95.00 Tel. 01493 780253.
I phone 5 - White, 16GB, Used
once, mint cond. £250.00. Tel.
07788 408801.
Celebrity 2 seater recliner
sofa cream patt. upholstery.
Exc. Quality & condition. New
£850.00 bargain £195.00 Tel.
07850 113821.
Professional Party tents. Steel
frame with roof/ side/ end
covers To B.S. & Fire retardant
(incl ground bars) 3x3m
Cost £219.00 + ground bars
used 3 times £150.00 ONO,
8x4m Cost £750 + bars new
£500.00, 6x8m + bars used 3
times cost £1400.00 £900.00
ONO Tel. 07788 408801.
Walking Sticks - job lot of 9.
Various styles, some with
ornate handles. £120.00. Tel.
01493 781094.
Market Stalls - One heavy
boxed metal frame , 12’ x 4’,
incl. 6 wooden boards (4’ x 2’
each), tarpaulin and clips for
the roof. £185.00 2nd similar,
(no tarpaulin/clips) 4 wooden
boards (4’ x 2’ each). £115.00
. Both suitable markets/ boot
sales. Tel. 01493 781094.
Burgh Castle Mug- St. Peter &
Paul 1st. Edition. Rare £50.00.
Tel 01493 781662.
Mount Blanc Car Cycle carrier,
suits hatchback (was on a Mk3
Mondeo) Hardly used VGC.
£45.00. Tel. 01493 782448 or
07906 710758,
4 Dining room highback
chairs Light wood legs/dark
brown covering. Unused
£75.00. Tel. 01493 781355.
Painting & Decorating
FREE QUOTES
• Horse Riding
• Pony Parties
• Gift Vouchers
Available for Trade & Domestic Customers
Tel/Fax 01493 781790
Mobile 07748 987055
Email clanic@tiscali.co.uk
Call 07747 464775
WWW.CTMACE.WIX.COM/LAKESIDE
Willow Lodge, High Road, Burgh Castle NR31 9QL
21
Complete Disco set-up
Ready to go. Too much to list.
£750.00. For details Tel. 01493
781007.
Compatible Ink Cartridges for
Canon Pixma iP3600/iP4600/
MP620/MP980 19x Black /
5x Yellow / 3x Magenta / 2x
Cyan. All sealed with chips.
£10.00. Tel. 01493 782448 or
07906 710758,
Large box of key rings suit
stall holder or collector. all
good quality and different.
£15.00 the box. Tel. 01493
781295.
Caravan 2 step, sturdy - used
twice £15.00. Caravan water
carrier & handle £25.00 Tel.
01493 781355.
Electric Tile Cutter and Stand,
New Boxed unused. Clarke
600w. Cost £178.00 would
accept offers in region of
£100.00. Tel. 01493 781341
(Belton)
Mobility Scooter - Shoprider
Sovereign - Red. Adj. seat,
arm rests, lights & many other
features. Incl. battery charger
& manual. Hardly used. VGC
£325.00 Tel. 01493 781094.
Ramp for Mob.
Scooter/|Wheelchair. 6ft
long, aluminium with black
non-slip surface. Folds for
easy storage/transportation.
Instruction manual. Hardly
used. VGC £125.00 Tel. 01493
781094.
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Gearbox.
Manual, came from a 2003/53
£65.00. Tel. 01493 782448 or
07906 710758,
Girls Apollo cycle - suit 7 - 9
years. First class cond., used
twice. £35.00 ovno. Tel/text
07765 407313.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO
LET US KNOW BY NOON
ON THE 14th OF THE
MONTH IF YOU WOULD
LIKE YOUR ITEM REMOVED
East Coast
Chimney Sweep
“When was yours last cleaned?”
Certificates issued for all sweeps
Wood-burning and multi-fuel
stoves, open fires, Jetmasters, Oil
and Gas boilers all swept
Bird and Bird nest removal and
stove servicing
Full indemnity cover plus NACS
member and accredited “Trusted
Trader” with NCC
Reliable, professional and local
service
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Village Voice - May 2015
EVENTS
AT THE JOHN GREEN INSTITUTE
MONTHLY COFFEE THURSDAY EVENING
MORNING
FITNESS AT THE JGI
The John Green Institute
BELTON & DISTRICT
HISTORICAL SOC.
We have just finished our financial
year and the AGM will have taken
place on April 26th, just before
you get your Village Voice. If not
already paid, membership is
now due, still at £5.00 single or
£10.00 for a family, membership
forms are on the web at www.
beltonhistory.co.uk or call our
treasurer on 01493 781133. Our
March event was something
different, History Beneath Your
Feet when Graeme Simmonds
spoke about various things that
he had found along with items
brought in by members of the
audience.
On Sunday May 17th (2.30pm)
at the JGI have an illustrated talk
“The Victorian Farming Year”
presented by Stephen Pope. As
usual there will be a raffle and
teas/coffees will be available,
admission is just £3.00 (members
£2.00), new members and guests
are always very welcome. We
have a full schedule of monthly
events through to the end of the
year, details available at any of or
meetings.
As usual the Society welcomes any
old documents and photographs
which can be copied and returned
to you and would like to direct you
to our web site where there are
various articles and a large gallery
of old local photographs, this is
at www.beltonhistory.co.uk. Our
chairman, Ian Walker can also be
contacted on 07887 640385.
The next monthly Coffee Morning
at the JGI is on Saturday May
9th. (10.00am - Noon), available
between 10.00 and 11.00am as an
additional item to tea/coffee is a
bacon butty so why not have a late
breakfast.
There are two new fitness classes
at the JGI on Thursday evenings
Hoop Fitness (7.00 pm) This class
is great fun and will help slim your
waist.£4 plus £1 hula hoop hire.
Clubbercise
(8.00pm)
An
energetic fun class easy to follow
dance fitness routines using glow
sticks which is recommended to
any one who loves dancing and
music. £4 plus £1 for glow sticks.
Admission is free and there is
always a raffle for one of the village
groups or a local charity, this month
it is organised by the Produce
and Crafts Show. Thank you to
everybody who supported the
April raffle which was organised
by Belton Church Youth Groups,
£123.00 was raised for their funds,
it was good to see so many of the
youth club members helping Jean
on the morning.
More details and to book
these class phone Lorrain on
07747720139 . (please note no
session on May 7th as the hall is
not available)
BELTON W.I.
There is also the bargain stall full
of items at ridiculously low prices,
Belton Charity Fundraisers always
welcome donations of goods to
sell, anything small is considered,
please note however that we
cannot accept mains electrical
items or clothing, please call Gloria
on (01493) 780776 local collection
of items can be arranged.
Belton W.I. next meet on Tuesday
12th May at the JGI (7.30pm). The
guest speaker for the evening is
Mr Gerry Morris and his talk will
be on “A Little Taste of Ireland”,
The competition is for a favourite
bowl and there will be the usual
sales table. For any further
information please ring Sue on
01493 780822.
BINGO DONATION
Bingo is played at the JGI every
Monday evening (7.30pm) where
sessions have been held for many,
many years.
DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB
The next meeting will be on
Friday 1st May. This will be an out
evening to the cliffs at Hopton
to shoot the new sea defences
and coastline. Meet at the cliff
end of Beach Road at 7pm. All
are welcome no matter what
level of photography you are
at. Bring cameras, well charged
batteries and a tripod. Also if you
have some ND filters bring them
along.
In March the group were able to
make their latest donation from
the proceeds of the evenings when
they announced that £500.00 had
been sent to The East Anglian Air
Ambulance.
BELTON LUNCH CLUB
Belton Lunch Club is next serving
Lunch on Thursday 14th May
(12.00pm - 2.00pm) at the JGI. Lunch
served at 12.15pm. 2 two course
for £5.00. Al dietary needs can be
catered for. Please book your place
at this friendly club by ringing
Barbara on 781294. We look forward
to seeing you there.
If the weather is too unkind
then we will meet at the JGI as
usual. Call Bill on 780822 for
details and further information
or go on the web at www.
beltonandbrowston.com
and
click on digital camera page. A
confirmation of the evening will
be posted on that page.
THE JGI
Belton Village Hall
46, Station Road South
Great Facilities
Great Hire Rates
Great Kitchen
Parking near-by
Licensed for Music
Can seat 70 people
QUIZ NIGHT
The next Belton Village Quiz
Night will be on Friday 15th May
at 7.30pm at the JGI. £5.00 for a
team of up to four players. Great
Prizes and raffle.
Large Hall and/or Rear
Meeting room available
Ideal for Groups,
Parties and Functions
Disabled facilities
and entry
Come and join us and make up
a team of friends/colleagues/
family or from your club or
group. A warm welcome awaits
all quizzers. For any further
information please ring Barbara
on 781294.
For further information and hiring rates please contact
Lin on 01493 781140 or Bill on 01493 780822
or go to www.beltonandbrowston.com
BARN DANCE
This will be at the JGI on Saturday June
6th (7.30pm) with Michael Ottaway,
tickets (£5.00 each) which will include
light refreshments, are now available
from Barbara on 01493 781294 or Nora
on 01493 780182 (please bring your
own drinks)
WEDNESDAY
MORNING DROP IN
Every
Wednesday
morning
between 10.30 to 12 noon a
friendly meeting of local people
take place for coffee/tea and cake
at the JGI, Station Road, Belton.
All are welcomed to catch up on
gossip and make new friends. It
is a great way to find out what’s
going on in the Village and
around. We will always pass on
any relevant information that
is happening in the village that
might affect you. Now that Spring
is knocking on the door why not
make an effort and come out on a
Wednesday morning and find out
WIFI AT THE JGI
The JGI trustees are pleased to
announce that the hall now has fast
internet access which is available
to all hall users. The wireless access
code is posted on the internal
notice board. Following this
facility we will also offer to anyone
in the village a low level help with
their laptops or tablets and email
and Internet access. If you would
like to be part of this then please
email nursery48@live.co.uk or go
onto the village web site www.
beltonandbrowston.com where
you will find information on the
JGI page. Already we have had
good interest , please contact us as
above for any guidance.
Bill Richmond (Trustee)
...... ALSO AT THE JGI
YOGA - On Monday morning at
10.15am £2.50 per session. Please
bring a floor mat and towel with
you. Contact Wilma on 01493
780194.
PILATES – This is on Tuesday
mornings (9.00 -10.00 am) Suitable
for men and woman of all ages and
abilities . Pilates improves your
posture, balance, flexibility and
core strength £4.50 per person.
Lorrain on 07747 720139.
ZUMBA – Also on Tuesday
mornings (10.15 -11.00am) Easy to
follow calorie burning fitness class
just £4.00 per person. Lorrain on
07747 720139.
OVER 50/60’s - Every Tuesday
Afternoon (2.00 – 4.00pm) Contact
Norma on 01493 780447
WEIGHT WATCHERS Wednesdays from 6.15pm.
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Meet
Village Voice - May 2015
A SPRINGERS TAIL
Harley’s Version
just waved good bye to my
Inew
last brother to leave for his
forever home. Now it was
just my sister and I left, I knew
I had a home to go to, but I am
not sure why I had to wait to go
there. I was now 10 weeks old
and I understood I was the pick
of the litter, I am descendent
from nothing but champion
stock, I have special markings
on my coat and my nose.
Everyone who came to look at
us all said I was very handsome
but each time they asked for me
they were told I was spoken for,
so how come I am still here and
they have all gone? My sister
was going to stay here forever
but there has been a change of
circumstances and she is now
going to go to her forever home
too. My brothers and sisters
have all been leaving for the
past two weeks.
Suddenly I heard voices
approaching our kennels, as
soon as I heard her I knew it was
my Mum coming to get me at
last, well about time!
She brought another lady
with her to help her to drive or
something but I knew straight
away which was my Mum, and I
trotted out to meet her and laid
M A K E
straight down on her feet, at
long last she was here, and she
had brought my older brother
Lennie with her. I rolled on my
back so she could see my lovely
fat tummy and tickle it for me,
I said hello nicely to my older
brother so he would like me,
and I was very nice and quiet on
the way home while I sat on the
other ladies lap, I think she was
called Dorothy and she smelled
of cats. I have never seen a cat
but I was introduced to rabbits
which I eat two of everyday. I
am sure cat’s will taste just as
good!
it was just a matter of time. I
have worked my magic on Dad
now and he adores me, well
who wouldn’t? Dad named me
Harley Mum wasn’t so keen so I
often hear her call me Barley but
it is of no matter because I come
to her whatever she calls me. I
follow Lennie everywhere and I
try to copy him but with more
enthusiasm like he never goes
far from Mum when we are out
and every two minutes he runs
back to her, stands on his hind
legs and gives her a kiss and
then carries on till he runs back
to kiss her again, well I thought I
would get in on the act, So I ran
full pelt up to her leapt into the
air and kissed Mum on the lips
and nearly knocked her teeth
out apparently it is better if I
keep my two back legs on the
ground like Lennie but I am
just showing how good I am at
jumping I can clear 6 foot easy
good job I love where I live or
I could just leap right over the
gate.
Soon as we arrived home Sylvie
my adopted sister came to greet
me, she brought me a toy and
loved me straight away, I could
tell she was bossy so I decided
to work on that and become
the boss I had already worked
out Mum was a complete soft
touch and Lennie was no better,
Sylvie may be a harder nut to
crack but my birth Mother was
from Irish stock brought here
just so I could be born and her
Irish Shenanigans had rubbed
off on me along with the
magic to make everybody fall
in love with me. My Dad didn’t
really want me and that was
something to do with why it had
taken so long before I could go
home. Of course Mum and me
always knew I was going there
Y O U R S
Soon as I was able to go out
safely after my injection’s I went
camping to Yorkshire and I was
really good except for eating my
special bed that kept me warm,
after that we went camping in
Nottingham forest and Lennie’s
and my cousin Barney joined us,
he is sort of Sylvie’s boyfriend,
Lennie and I look alike except
A
Beautiful Garden
Fritton Plant Centre (Myhills)
Possibly the widest range of patio & Bedding Plants in the area
• Many new & unusual varieties grown on the nursery
• Filled Hanging Baskets from £5.00
• Wide range Alpines, Perennials, Shrubs, Conifers,
camellias, Azalea & Rhododendrons.
• Soft fruit bushes including Blackberry, Gooseberry,
Black/Red/White Currant, Raspberry “Autumn Bliss”,
Strawberry.
• 9 varieties of Tomato, 3 Cucumber, 2 Runner Bean,
Courgettes, Beet, Broccoli, Sprouts, Cabbage,
Cauliflower, Lettuce, Marrow, Pea, Sweetcorn.
• Levington Potting & Seed Compost, Growmore, Fish
Blood & Bone, Poultry Manure (all in 10kg buckets –
keeps better & cheaper than packets). Ericacaous Plant
Food, Sulphate of Iron and Potash Etc.
• All size pots, trays, hanging baskets, containers Etc.
• Local grown Potatoes, Fruit & Veg. -stall open weekends.
• Flea Market, Owl Sanctuary, Pet Centre.
our colours are opposite we
both have wonky faces I do have
lots of big naughty spots which
is why I am naughty sometimes.
Barney looks like Lennie so I
kept getting them muddled up
because I was only 13 weeks old
when we went camping.
Mum and Dad bought me a
lovely new bed for Christmas
but I prefer theirs, I sleep right
where my Mum wants to sleep
but she keeps making me get
in my own bed but I manage to
sneak on their bed early in the
morning and curl up into a tiny
ball so they don’t notice me,
Lennie won’t let me get in his
bed but Sylvie is okay so when
I can’t get in bed with Mum
and Dad I sleep with Sylvie but I
never go in my own bed. I make
sure I have all the toys out all
over the floor all day and night
and we have a huge toy box
which I empty as soon as they
are all put back in and drop
them all over the house. It was
Lennie’s birthday a couple of
weeks ago and I ended up with
all his presents, I really landed
on my feet and the extra two
week wait to be picked up was
well worth waiting for.
Well that’s my story so far,
please say hello to us when you
see us about the village.
Harley Barley.
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Village Voice - May 2015
MY MUM
‘LIKES’ ME.
L
ast month, my 70 year
old mother acquired for
herself an iPad and a working
internet connection, this has
likely doubled the internet
bandwidth use of East Anglia.
Rather short-sightedly, I was
enthusiastic at the prospect of
having such a tech-savvy mum.
You see, we live over four hours
away from each other and I
rarely go home due to work
commitments and she never
visits Oxford due to an apparent
inability to leave Norfolk more
than twice a year. So I assumed
that technology would be our
saving grace: rather than having
to use text, phone or pigeonpost to prevent her panicking
about whether I’ve survived yet
another night in the Oxfordwild, she would be able to email
me. And since I – tragically sit on emails all day long our
connection could be 24/7. She
would even – horror of horrors!
– be able to see what I’m up to
on Facebook. You know what
they say: a daily status keeps
the mother away.
And so it came to pass that last
Sunday evening, for the first
time ever, I sent my mother an
email.
Wetherspoon pubs because
for some reason – not entirely
known to me – that’s important.
An hour went by with no reply,
so I text her: Did you get my
email?
My dreams for our internet
relationship
were
coming
to fruition. She can see my
pictures instantly, rather than
waiting for me to dutifully print
them off and send her copies
of them six months after the
event. I can take time to Skype,
rather than sending laborious
text messages about various
details of my life which nobody
but a mother could possibly be
interested in.
After another hour then finally
she replies: No. I’m having
trouble getting it up.
I pick up the phone and call.
You’re having trouble getting
what up?
The Email.
That’s how she said it: she
definite-articled ‘email’, and
capitalised it, too, for good
measure.
Then two days ago I set up a
Facebook account for her.
I uploaded her profile picture
and a cover picture, befriended
her using my account and
organised her privacy settings
so that only her and I could see
her profile while she muddles
around it.
After an agonising few minutes
of instructions and patience, we
finally managed to get her email
application open. Yes, there was
the email I’d previously sent.
I directed her around the
application a few times, making
quite sure she wouldn’t spam
the President and – wishing her
a good night – hung up.
I sat back and waited for the
landslide of parental adoration
of every corner of my social
media profile to begin. Nothing.
The next day she was ecstatic:
she’d used her email again and
this time she’d been using The
Google.
I messaged her : Did you get
my previous email? You’ve a
Facebook account – see the
email I’ve sent.
She’d managed to find where
she was going on holiday and
even identify some nearby
to do with it?
I explained that she should
tap – with her finger – on the
Facebook icon on her iPad
homepage.
I told her how to fill in her email
and password and then what
she could expect to see once
the page loaded. Half an hour
later, she phoned back.
She couldn’t see anything!
She didn’t understand! She
can’t see me! It’s all blue! The
conversation went on in riddles
for quite some time. It was
like that scene in Jurassic Park
where the woman tries to get
the park back online via walkie
talkie.
Except I wasn’t saved by a
savage Raptor attack.
I’m sure she’ll eventually get the
hang of it. It may have taken us
some time, but human beings
did eventually evolve to get the
hang of opposable thumbs. In
the meantime, I’ll sit back and
dream of the day she can –
inevitably – ‘LIKE’ every damn
status I post.
I can’t wait.
Rebecca Moore
She phoned me back. What
email... and what did she have
HOPTON MEDIEVAL FAYRE
TIAS TREASURES FAMILY FUN DAY
his is at Hopton First School on Sunday August 30th with
TYarmouth
the usual fun, games and stalls, proceeds to The Great
Preservation Trust and organisers The Sunrise
t The Cliff Hotel Gorleston on 9th May 12.00pm – 5.00pm.
A
£1.50 per child which includes FREE entry into a competition
to win a Party from MANTA Entertainments.
Dowsing Group.
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Village Voice - May 2015
HOLISTIC
HEALTH
COLUMN
MONICA PORTER
ORGANIC IS BETTER FOR YOUR
HEALTH
organic is no longer
considered a luxury as it
Eis ating
now on most supermarket
shelves, due to the increasing
demand for high quality food.
A landmark paper in the British
Journal of Nutrition concluded
that organically grown crops
contained significantly higher
levels of antioxidants and lower
levels of undesirable pesticides
and cadmium – a toxic heavy
metal. Furthermore, Newcastle
University led a study into the
nutritional content of organic
foods which confirmed this. This
peer reviewed scientific study is
the most extensive comparative
analysis of organic versus nonorganic foods ever undertaken
and contrasted strikingly with
some earlier papers which were
based on smaller study samples.
It is clear from these studies that:
• Production methods affect
quality.
• Organic crops and foods have
more anti-oxidants which help
prevent disease and protect
against cancer, diabetes and
heart disease. For example,
flavanones, a phyto-nutrient,
were 69% higher in organic
crops.
• You reduce the toxic load
on the body by using organic
skin care products and eating
organic food, giving your liver
a helping hand in removing
toxins from your body.
• Pesticides were proven to be
4 times higher in non-organic
crops.
• Organic food tastes great
too! It’s common sense – wellbalanced soils produce strong,
healthy plants that become
YOUNG PEOPLE AT
BELTON CHURCH
nourishing food for people and
animals
• Organic farmers work
in harmony with nature,
respecting the balance in a
healthy ecosystem.
n April 1st, the Messy Church
O
team welcomed more than
60 people into All Saints Church
• Wildlife is encouraged
by including forage crops,
retaining hedge rows, wetlands,
and other natural areas.
for our ‘Messy Easter’ special;
it was incredible to explore
the Easter story with so many
people, and very exciting to see
some new faces. We had hot
dogs and made the church porch
into an Easter Garden, and ended
with a lively rendition of ‘God’s
Not Dead!’ - we are looking
forward to 6th May when we will
be back in Moorlands Academy,
and learning about David and
Goliath. If you’ve never been to
Messy Church before, do join us
- it’s for all generations to come
and enjoy.
• By going organic we support
the small independent
farmers which helps keep rural
communities healthy. They
can charge a fair price for their
produce and make a fair living.
• Natural health products have
been grown organically for
decades, producers recognising
the need for the purest, highest
quality product for maximum
health and healing.
The church youth group had a
great trip to the Horstead Centre
in Norwich on Easter Monday.
They joined other young people
from around Norfolk, as well as a
group of Swedish young people
who come from our ‘partner
diocese’, Luela, in Sweden.
The group did archery and the
zip wire, then had a barbecue
followed by a service lead by
the Swedish young people.
The evening concluded around
the campfire, after a long but
enjoyable day out.
• The skin is the largest organ
in the body and absorbs at least
60% of whatever is put onto it.
Many skin care products have
chemical additives which are
harmful to our bodies – even
expensive brands. This adds to
the strain already inflicted on
your liver, which has to detoxify
your body.
EXPERIMENT! Prove it for
yourself by trying different
things out – see it you like the
taste of organic veg and fruit,
or try organic skin care ranges
on your precious skin. For
example, in Diamond Life
Holistic Centre we only stock
Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic
skin care products. Neal’s Yard
has gone one step further and
added organic essential oils
and other healing constituents
to make their products extra
special for your skin – and they
smell divine!
The young people have also
begun their fundraising for
summer trips; a group will be
going on a camping trip to the
‘Intents’ festival in Norwich at
the end of May, and several of
the youth will also be going
to ‘New Wine’ in the summer
with the church in August. The
Belton
Charity
Fundraisers
kick started the fundraising by
presenting the young people
with a cheque for £200, which
we are all really grateful for.
The youth and children also
helped to run a raffle at the JGI
coffee morning on April 11th
which raised a further £123;
thanks to Pleasurewood Hills
and Reveal in Bradwell, as well
as many friends and members
of the congregation, for kindly
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donating prizes. The weekend’s
fundraising concluded with a
bacon and sausage sandwich
sale at the church annual
meeting, with meat being
generously given for the cause
by Fleetwood’s butchers in
Gorleston, and bread rolls by the
Co-op. More events are in the
pipeline - watch this space!
Cornerstone and The Hub will
be open this month on 1st and
15th May, then on 5th and 19th
June. We have a great time
at the church on these Friday
evenings; popcorn and games
aplenty! Rock Solid continues to
be popular, with lots of exciting
things planned for the coming
months, so if you know any
children ages 8-11 who would
like to join us on a Thursday
evening between 5-6pm, they’d
be very welcome!
Cafe Church is scheduled for
May 17th; it’s a laid back service
with free breakfast and activities,
along with some lively worship
and a short talk. At the end
of May, the church youth will
be leading the service. Their
previous service, on Palm
Sunday, was excellent; the
youth band ‘Projection’ lead the
sung worship, others read from
the Bible, and others still were
involved in delivering talks and
welcoming people to church.
It’s a brilliant opportunity for
our young people to develop
their leadership skills and grow
in confidence as well as get to
know God better.
If you have any comments,
suggestions, questions, or just
fancy a chat about any aspect
of the children’s and youth work
at Belton Church, myself or Rev.
Rosie Bunn would love to hear
from you.
Jean White
Youth and Children’s Worker, All
Saints Church, Belton
07762817454 / jean.white506@
gmailcom
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Village Voice - May 2015
FRITTON & ST. OLAVES PARISH COUNCIL
MINDFULNESS FOR HEALTH COURSE
N
ine parish councillors and borough councillor Adrian Myers attended
the January 29th meeting of Fritton and St Olaves Parish Council.
Free Taster Session
Saturday 16th May 11.00am – 1.00pm
No crimes were reported in Fritton for December or January,just three in St
Olaves in December ( personal items from a property, theft of a golf buggy
from a property – arrests and charges for this one, and theft from a public
house.
(Course starts June 4th)
@ St Olaves Village Hall, Herringfleet Road, NR31 9HJ
indfulness for Health involves a set of simple practices
M
that you can incorporate into daily life to relieve chronic
pain and the suffering and stress of illness. Clinical trials show
Again a large discussion on Fritton Woods car park, in principle the site
manager is in agreement with the Community Payback unit clearing
litter from the area. Parking congestion now the car park is closed is a
problem with up to 22 cars parked outside the woods plus parking on
fields, Councillor Myers is looking into obtaining signs asking that the road
be kept clear and the Environmental Rangers are aware of increased fly
tipping with a prosecution likely.
that Mindfulness meditation can be as effective as prescription
painkillers and can enhance the body’s natural healing systems.
Mindfulness can also reduce the anxiety that arises from chronic
pain and illness
For some the condition may remain just as intensely unpleasant,
but it is held within a bigger container of awareness, with
kindness and acceptance rather than harsh rejection and
resistance.
The Dell pumping station was also discussed, Anglian Water stated that
there had been engineering appraisals but more exploration is needed,
they suggested that a letter needs to go to residents to discourage fats
being put into the system as levels are higher than average, they also
stated that routine maintenance had been increased, however members
believed a larger tank capacity was needed to accommodate the water
flow and Adrian Myers was preparing a dossier on the subject. The
planning request for pontoons at St Olaves Marina had been discussed
by the Broads Authority and rejected as a navigational danger. Planning
permission had been granted for extensions at 2 Priory Road, St Olaves
and revised plans for an extension and shed at Tiptree, New Road, Fritton.
It was suggested that the old red phone box at Fritton should either be
tidied up or removed, this had originally been purchased by the council for
£1, it was agreed further discussion was needed.
For more information contact Soo Strong 07557 141869 e-mail
mindfullifeeast@gmail.com. www.mindfullifeeast.org.uk
ST. OLAVES QUIZ & CHIPS
ome and join us for a fun packed Quiz and Chips evening at
C
St Olaves Village Hall on Wednesday April 29th, with delicious
chips being served at 7pm followed by a challenging general
knowledge quiz at 7.30..Tickets available at a small cost of £3.50
per person with teams at a maximum of 6...licensed bar available
throughout the evening... Tickets for a fantastic raffle also
available on during the evening(raffle donations very welcome)..
So come along and help us to raise those much needed funds for
a much needed storage extension for the village hall... Tickets
available please call 01493 488439..01493 488506...01493 488173.
Members agreed a 2% increase in the parish rates precept for 2015/16, from
£6370 to £6497 which would give a total income for the year of £7155 when
all income is included. The Annual Parish Council meeting takes place in
Fritton Village hall on Thursday, May 28th (7.30pm), please see elsewhere
in this edition of Village Voice for details of how many people have come
forward for the new council and of there will be an election on May 7th.
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Village Voice - May 2015
MALCOLMS NATURE JOTTINGS
PRACTICING TAI CHI & QIGONG IN A
GROUP
ay and June are my two favourite months of the year. A great
M
transformation is now taking place in the countryside, with
many shades of green foliage appearing on trees and bushes I
Black Headed Cardinal Beetle
here are many reasons why we practice Tai Chi and Qigong.
T
Many benefits can be gained from practising both of these
internal arts in a large or small group.
look forward riding my bike, and taking bus rides to some of
Norfolks
lanes
and Cardinal
woods and
record the world of nature with
Black
Headed
Beetle
my digital camera.
On one level, it is simply good for us to be in company, to meet
new people and, ideally, to share experiences. This is health
enhancing in itself. On another level, when several people
practice Tai Chi & Qigong together, they all benefit by sharing
each other’s vital energy Qi, pronounced chee.
This year I intend to photograph a variety of insects and beetles.
One of which will be the handsome Black-headed Cardinal Beetle
( Pyrochroa coccinea) This beetle can be seen in hedgerows,
Black
Headed Cardinal
Beetle
woodland, and
gardens,
and often
seen sunbathing on flowers.
It is a predator, feeding on other
insects, it has a small red head, a
long black toothed antennae and
black legs.
Members in the class feeling low in energy or unwell can benefit
from the Qi energy of those who are stronger at that moment in
time. This does not mean that the stronger people are losing Qi
to the weaker people; it is rather that the quality and quantity
of energy in the class becomes balanced. Everyone, no matter
what their Qi level is benefits and contributes by sharing their
internal energy. Although it is better not to practice when you
are either ill or emotionally upset, if you are just feeling tired
or down, taking part in a class will always lift your energy and
spirit.
Thick Legged Flower Beetle
I shall also be looking for the Thicklegged flower beetle (Oedemera
noblis), the male of which has a
pair of rear unmistakable swollen
Thick Legged
Beetle
legs, though
not theFlower
female.
They
are both coloured a beautiful
metallic green, visiting flowers to
feed on pollen.
beetle
Thick Another
Legged Flower
Beetle
found in May is the Wasp Beetle
(Clytus arielis). This is a superb
wasp mimic seen scuttling over
tree trunks and vegetation
tapping its antennae just like a
wasp, visiting flowers for pollen
beetle has the same
and Wasp
nectar,it
warning colours as Wasps with
black and yellow markings and
orange/ brown legs, look out for
it in your
garden
Wasp
beetle- unlike a wasp it
does not sting.
Black Headed
Cardinal Beetle
In addition before going home we do exactly this; we share our
internal energy to re energize and help heal each other, This is
when the club forms a healing circle joining hands activating
their laogong points positioned in the centre of the palms, in
addition every other week we collectively do a Qi yell three
times generated from the lower tantien, this disperses negative
or too much yang energy. Almost all club members will agree
holding hands and the Qi yell helps to calm and generate a
great deal of internal energy before going home.
Thick Legged
Flower Beetle
In general both Tai Chi & Qigong generate the flow of Qi
throughout the body which is why learning Tai Chi and Qigong
is a life long investment. If we can maintain a high level of
internal energy it will in turn maintain a healthy immune system
thereby helping to ward off physical and emotional imbalances
of Yin and Yang.
Wasp beetle
My final beetle
is black,and
named The Devils Coach-horse
Wasp beetle
( Ocypus olens) This large beetle
can be found all over Britain,
it is mainly nocturnal, but can
sometimes be seen during the day under stones, loose bark
or any other cover and running on paths. Both the beetle and
larva are very fierce attacking anything which resists them and
giving sharp bites they also hunt slugs, it is also called the Cocktail because when disturbed it raises its tail over its back in a
defensive attitude.
Colin & Mitzi Orr – TCQC Principal Instructors
For our next beginners class please phone: 01493 789992 or
visit our website at www.taichi-qigong.net.
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TRAVELS
Malcolm Metcalf - Past President,
…...Continuing
our
occasional series of your
holiday
pictures
with
“Village Voice”, this one
is from Catherine MaceNeilson of Lakeside Riding
Centre who claims that she
only went as far as the NASA
Space Centre at Houston,
Texas, just wondering, Cat,
did you really go on a much
longer trip!
Gt. Yarmouth Naturalist Society.
Malcolm can be contacted on (01493) 661138 or by post at 43,
Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Gt. Yarmouth, NR31 7BW. or e-mail
43ironhorse@gmail.com.
www.warnesaerials.co.uk
............... We do have
another picture for next
month, however if you are
going away, especially to
somewhere unusual, could
you take a copy of Village
Voice and get a picture for
future use, or maybe you
have a interesting story that
we could use at some time,
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BELTON VILLAGE
WEB SITE
www.
beltonandbrowston.com
emember the Village
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web site is full of local
information about clubs
Jack Fuller, Friends Chairman (centre)
with some of the JGI Hall Trustees
DEFIBRILLATOR AT THE JGI
t the JGI Saturday coffee morning on April
A
11th the Trustees were presented with one
of the latest automatic defibrillators for the
hall. The past “Friends of the JGI” who had
retained funds from before they transferred to
the Belton Charity Fundraisers, purchased the
latest ZOL plus AED for the hall through St John
Ambulance
This is a fantastic state of the art unit and if it
was necessary to use it, anyone without further
training could cope with confidence. It will talk
you through everything you need to do to save
a life. The unit will not allow itself to operate
unless a casualty definitely has no heart beat so
no harm can be done. If no shock is advised and
CPR is called for it will talk to you and guide you
through the process.
Saying all this we will offer, through trainers,
simple familiarisation sessions to anyone
who would like to know more. This would be
particularly beneficial to all leaders of clubs and
groups who use the JGI. these will be organised
over the coming weeks.
We are exceedingly lucky to have this
remarkable piece of equipment but hope it will
never be used, but if it is then it could be a Life
Saver.
We say to all in the village it is there for all if
the need arise. Contact any of the Trustees for
further information or look on the village web
site www.beltonandbrowston.com
Bill Richmond
No more trips to the tip!
and groups that you can be
part off. All contact names
and times and places of
activities taking place can
also be found.
There is also up to date
information about the local
road works with photos of
progress.
If you would like to add
information about your
activity or group please
send it to
nursery48@live.co.uk
or to
Bill at 4 Nursery
Close,Belton.
Local business can also have
a mention on the “Business
Page”.
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