Issue 194
Catfield News February 2020
Sundays Church Services Page 9
Mondays Indoor Cycling 6.15pm & 7.15pm - Village
Hall (Vibes Health & Fitness)
Page 22
Thursdays Indoor Cycling 9.30am, 6.15pm & 7.15pm
Village Hall (Vibes Health & Fitness)
Page 22
Sunday 2nd Longsword dancing class — village hall Page 18
Monday 3rd Parkinson’s group - The crown inn Page 4
Wednesday
5th
Parish Council Meeting - Village Hall Page 12
Friday 7th Gardeners club - the crown inn
Page 4
MONDAY
10th LAST DAY FOR MARCH ITEMS
Tuesday 11th Catfield Stitchers - Village Hall Page 4
Friday 14th Catfield Community Shopper Coach -
NORWICH
Page 3
Wednesday
19th
Mobile library Page 3
Tuesday 25th Catfield Stitchers - Village Hall Page 4
Wednesday
26th
Catfield Crafters - Village Hall Page 4
Friday 28th Catfield Community Shopper Coach -
Gt. Yarmouth
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February 2020
Dates for your diary
Cover picture provided by Anne & Mike Filgate - The picture is of our son Sam Filgate with wife Laurel and one year old Rosie. They are reading a copy of Catfield News near Canmore in the Canadian Rockies. Temperatures were around -20 degrees C our whole visit! We were visiting them last January and February to babysit Rosie for three weeks as Laurel had gone back to work. We were all having a day out from Calgary where they live to visit the spot where they had been married in the outdoors!
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CATFIELD COMMUNITY SHOPPER COACH
DATES FOR FEBRUARY 2020
Come and enjoy an inexpensive day out
Friday 14th February - Norwich
Friday 28th February - Gt. Yarmouth
Both still at £5 per person, per trip
Contact Pat Letten on 01692 652399 for further details
MOBILE LIBRARY
www.libraries.norfolk.gov.uk Route enquiries call 01692 402482 The mobile library will next be visiting the village on Wednesday 19th February 2020 Stopping at: Lea Road 9.45am - 10.00am Thorn Road 10.05am - 10.20am Village Hall 10.25am - 10.40am
NEATISHEAD White Horse BOWLS CLUB Three Hammer Common
Our members would like to offer an open invitation to young and old to help get fit for 2020. Well established village bowling club, which enjoys friendship, and enjoyable social life. Opening date Saturday 18 April 2020 Some vacancies still available. Come join our club. Contact: Cathy Smith 01692 630602 07810586551 [email protected]
A big thank you to Catfield School. Just before the school closed for the Christmas break some of the children, together with their teacher came round the village with Christmas Crackers they had made. Two pupils knocked at my door and handed one to me saying this is for you. It was such a surprise and a really lovely idea that was much appreciated. Margaret Bullock
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CATFIELD GARDENERS’ CLUB
The next meeting will be on Friday 7th February when we will meet in the Crown Inn
For further information please contact either
Jean on 01692 6707679 or Pam on 0169 2580751
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th February from 1.00pm to 4.00pm in the Village Hall. if you have any questions regarding the club please contact Gill on 01692 631592 who will be only too pleased to answer them for you, if she can!
Catfield Stitching Group
Next meetings Tuesday 11th and Tuesday 25th February
2pm - 4pm In Catfield Village Hall New members are welcome.
Call Pat Reid on 582978 or Brenda Hackney on 678128, or just turn up!
£3.00 per session. Tea, Coffee & Biscuits included
Parkinson’s Group at The Crown Inn, The Street, Catfield NR29 5AA
This group is for anyone who has, or is living with Parkinson’s Disease
and open to family and friends. We start at 7.30pm so please do come along and join us.
Our next meeting will be on Monday 3rd February 2020. Please call Dave Easton on 07817 998771 for more information.
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There is No Planet B
AN’s second comment: Have you ever wondered about the ‘sustainable’ label placed on new wooden furniture? I do not like buying new, buy second-hand to recycle as much as possible. There was a documentary on TV about the rain forest. A person from the programme marked this huge hardwood tree that had taken hundreds of years to grow and guess where it ended up? .In England in a builders merchant as shuttering ply for the building trade. This plywood sheet is used to form concrete and is used once and then thrown away! So much for ‘sustainable’. How about pallets from the builders merchants, a lot of these are hardwood, (from where?) they are non-returnable and are usually burnt.” Wow! Thank you AN! Two perfect examples of someone with knowledge noticing and doing what he can to help Planet A! Please come out of the woodwork and let’s share the problems and solutions! As a group we can make good changes happen! -My point this month is: Let’s use what we have! I was saddened to hear more than half of Catfield parishioners do not use our Catfield Stores! Have you been in? Have you seen how the space for sale items has doubled? If they currently don’t stock what you want, then just ask them! They want people to tell them! Why travel, use fuel and time when all you need to do is walk to the shop…now open all hours! Equally we have a superb welcoming pub! Use it! Tell your friends! Meet them there…Meet new ones! Let’s celebrate our Forest Primary School! I spoke to a parent in the Village Shop just last week who was so proud of the education her child was receiving there. These children will soon be running things when we are old or pushing up the daisies. Why not offer your help to listen to children read at the school? Help them learn! School staff would be very grateful. If you have an expertise or a special memory, why not offer to share it? Why not suggest you could accompany groups of pupils when staff take them walking around the parish? The more the merrier…new adults do help make school experiences more varied… sewing, music, languages, woodwork, history, geography…! We have a welcoming Church! Why not come to a service and enjoy a cuppa with us afterwards! Equally the quiet of the Church and the Churchyard can be savoured any day of the week! We have a large number of clubs run in Catfield by volunteers. Why not check them out! Or if none
spark your interest why not start one of your own! Catfield Crown kindly allows clubs to meet
regularly for free!
Think Globally…Act Locally Well into January …How is it going? I was heartened to receive an email from AN. My January article had spurred him to get the following off his chest. His words: “…In response to your article, a practical suggestion would be to encourage people to use the bus. We went to Yarmouth Friday and there were 3 on the bus, coming back we got off at Catfield and the bus was then empty to go on to North Walsham. This is obviously not even paying for the fuel!”
I don’t apologize for jumping from topic to topic ...so many
are interconnected on this Planet A! To help protect it we
need first to inform ourselves.
Do check out the following on BBC Sounds Radio 4 : Open
Country, Farming Today, Saturday Live Country File, On TV
Countryfile & many other documentaries. The more we know
the more we can make the right decisions… Please get in
touch… any age!! We need your input!
Anne Filgate
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Happy New Year to you all! As I am writing this I am reflecting on my first term as Executive Head for the Swallowtail Federation. I had the honour of celebrating Christmas with all 3 of our schools, which was wonderful. It did however mean I ate 3 Christmas dinners, thankfully not all on the same day. The children all shone at the various carol services and nativities - I felt such pride in them all. Catfield has had a busy first term to the new academic year. Mrs Sinkins has settled into her role as the new Head of School and has already had a fantastic impact on the teaching and learning across the school. The team, as ever, are fantastic and so dedicated always going that extra mile. From January we welcome Miss Laura Fiddeman who will be teaching our Year 3/4 class for the rest of this academic year, we know she will be a fantastic asset to our team. All that leaves me to say is thank you for all the ongoing support from our community. We hope that many of your received a Christmas cracker through your door - our little way of saying thank you.
Best Wishes Natalie Butcher Executive Head, Swallowtail Federation of Church Schools
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6 January 2020 Council sets up new housing leasing scheme Guaranteed rental income for landlords North Norfolk District Council has set up a leasing scheme giving landlords of private properties the option to lease them to the local authority for an initial period of twelve months, with guaranteed rental income. The scheme has been devised to assist people most in need into good quality accommodation and offers private landlords the opportunity to lease their property with a number of benefits. NNDC can provide dedicated support service from the Council’s Tenancy Sustainment Officers who will be available for the duration of the tenancy to ensure that any issues are dealt within a prompt manner. The property would then be returned to the landlord in the same condition it was leased to the council, subject to fair wear and tear. It is expected that the scheme will assist the Council in achieving its long-term aim to reduce the number of families currently being accommodated in unsuitable temporary accommodation. Cllr. Sarah Bütikofer, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said “This scheme will allow the Council to take the hassle associated with being a landlord away and will help provide those in need with good quality accommodation. “This council already works hard to bring empty homes in to use, thus reducing their blight on our communities; this scheme is another step to tackling the issue and in turn, will provide landlords with a guaranteed rental income.” North Norfolk District Council has helped to bring hundreds of homes back into use through a wide range of action; from working together with owners to support renovations, demolition and re-building to taking enforcement action and undertaking compulsory purchase where owners fail to make positive changes. For more information about the scheme, please contact or visit www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/*** ENDS For more information, please contact the Communications Team on 01263 516426.
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Hard though it is to believe, February sees the first stirrings of spring. In tree-holes and nest-boxes tawny owls may already be nesting. Mistle thrushes begin to shout their loud, day-dreaming songs from the tops of tall trees and in the reeds Cetti’s warblers plink merrily. Amazingly, warmer days in February may see the emergence of the first queen bumblebees, of several species. They have hibernated through the winter, having mated last summer, and must now found their own colonies. Grey seals have their pups in the middle of winter – December and January are peak times for females to give birth in Norfolk. Unlike the smaller common seals which give birth in the summer, grey seal pups are suckled for three weeks by their mothers and remain on the beach for much of this period. Should you come across grey seal pups please view from a distance and don't disturb them – they may appear deserted, but the mother is usually nearby out at sea. Norfolk has nationally important numbers of this exciting marine mammal and all around the Norfolk coast you may be lucky enough to spot a seal's head appearing as they surface from diving for fish. A small, insectivorous mammal, the common shrew has tiny eyes and a large nose giving it keen sense of smell. Shrews live life in the fast lane, hectically snuffling through the undergrowth for their prey, which includes earthworms, spiders and chrysalises. They can be found in most habitats but prefer woodland and grassland. Active by day and night, they are very territorial and aggressive for their size and can sometimes be heard fighting, their high-pitched squeaks particularly noticeable during the summer. Adults may only live for a year, just long enough to have three or four litters of around six young. Created between half a million and two million years ago, the Cromer Forest Bed stretches from Weybourne all the way down to Kessingland in north Suffolk and is rich in fossils. Found here has been the oldest and best-preserved mammoth skeleton in the world, a 500,000-year-old flint axe that was the Swiss Army Knife of its day and 850,000-year-old human footprints that are the earliest evidence of mankind found outside the Great Rift Valley in Africa. This stretch of coast, which we call the deep history coast was also the last piece of Britain that was still joined to the Continent, until as little as 7000 years ago when the link, called Doggerland, was finally inundated. Even now the sea is very shallow here, as little as 100 metres deep, and that’s why it’s such a good place to put all those lovely wind farms you see just off the coast in Norfolk.
NATURE NOTES for February by J. & C.
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Sunday 2nd 10.00am Benefice Holy Communion St. Catherine’s, Ludham Rev’d Ian Johnson Sunday 9th 9.30 am Morning Worship All Saints’, Catfield Ian Watton Sunday 16th 9.30 am Morning Worship All Saints’, Catfield Judith Gardiner AWA Sunday 23rd 9.30 am Holy Communion All Saints’, Catfield Rev’d David Smith
CHURCH SERVICES FEBRUARY 2020
In Living Power Remake us. It is always interesting to look at the entries in our visitors books. So many people visit to research family history and try to get a glimpse of the lives of those who for generations have lived and worshipped in our villages. Bringing our past into the present and looking forward to the future is particularly relevant to us as we are going through a period without a full-time Vicar. This time in the history of our Benefice is one which presents great challenges and opportunities for all of us as we ask the questions What is important for us about Church?, How can we support and help the Christian communities to grow and flourish? We need to address these and other questions if our Church family history is to grow in faith, hope and love. Please pray and support us as we journey on and await the Ministry of our new Incumbent (whoever that may be and whenever they come to us). Please consider worshipping with us on a regular basis. Prayer, Practical support, Worship. Lets welcome these three challenges and opportunities and journey on together wherever God is leading us. Ian Watton.
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CATFIELD PARISH REGISTER 2019
Tony Hodder
7th August 1948 – 7th December 2019
Mary Hodder and her family would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, friendship and support, following their sad loss. Donations totalling over £210 have been passed to Ward 15 of the James Paget Hospital whose care of Tony was unsurpassed. Thanks also go to Murrell Cork, Funeral Directors, and to the celebrant Richard Mills. Last, but by no means least, a massive thank you to Gail and Scott at The Crown Inn, not only for the refreshments they provided, but for their never ending love and support during Tony’s illness.
Carol Service and Nativity Unfortunately Alice the donkey was unable through circumstances well beyond her control to appear as the highlight of this year’s Carol Service and carry Mary around the church. Hopefully she will be able to be with us next year and add that element of surprise to the Nativity. Alice having happily launched herself across the nave to devour a flower arrangement last year much to the amusement of all In church. The story this year was told through the eyes of a cow in the stable and her annoyance at having her manger taken from her and her gradual change of attitude and pride of being part of the well known Christmas story. Mulled wine and mince pies were enjoyed by all those who attended. Judith Gardiner AWA
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AN EXTRACT OF THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE CATFIELD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 8th JANUARY IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Public Forum: Mrs Daniels (a parishioner) stated that the notice board on the corner of New Road and The Street is falling to pieces. Mr Hill agreed to take a look to see if it safe, he will remove the notice board if he thinks it is unsafe. The clerk will look at options for replacement. Mr Wakefield (a parishioner) reported that the residents of the bungalow adjoining the Sandholes say that the area next to their property is a mess and they have asked if they could clean it up. Dr Bacon and Mr Beckley will have a look and talk to the people concerned. Richard Price, County Councillor had received revised a document approving revised highways works to the Neaves site. Dr Bacon stated that there were no significant changes, it looks as if there would be a footpath in front of the terrace houses which would be an improvement. Mr Price went on to say that Potter Heigham Parish Council would still like to share SAM2 signs with Catfield. There is funding available under the Parish Partnership Scheme and Mr Price has some funds available from his budget. The cost to the parish, hopefully would be in the region of £300- £500. This will be discussed under Highways. Mrs Millership, District Councillor, had received a document from NNDC regarding a housing leasing scheme where NNDC would act as agent for private individuals wishing to rent out their property. This information will be sent to the magazine. Matters Arising: NNDC have received ten requests for an election to fill the vacancy on the Parish Council. Applications can be made via the Electoral Commission website or by contacting NNDC. Applications can be made between 9th and 17th January and if there are more than two candidates an election will be held on 13th February. Mr Filgate asked if there would be a cost to the Parish Council, it would be in region of £500 to £600. Mr Beckley reported that he had been to see the residents concerned regarding the planning application in Church Road, there had been no site notice at the time but there is now. Mr Filgate asked what the timescale is for putting the notice up. Mr Richard stated that the consultation period runs from when the notice is put up. John Ware from the PCC contacted the Parish Council asking them to reconsider their decision for a dog bin near the church, it had been agreed to discuss this matter at this meeting. Mr Beckley stated that Mrs Harris had gone to a great deal of trouble to gather evidence, the conclusion was that a dog bin near the church would not make any difference. The mess in the churchyard is made by dogs that are not on leads and Dr Bacon clears it up. Mr Hill asked if there was evidence to make a dog bin necessary. Mr Beckley replied that the dog bin near the Chapel is well used and covers most of the circular walks. Mr Beckley proposed that it was not necessary to have a new dog bin near the church, this was seconded by Mr Filgate. There were 6 votes in favour, one against and two abstentions. Correspondence A letter had been received from NNDC regarding VE Day and Battle of Britain celebrations. Ms Johnson will attend the meeting at NNDC on 20th January, she will also co-ordinate any events if necessary. (contd.)
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PC Minutes extract (cont.)
Planning: 29 St Catherine’s Avenue, front porch. No objections. All Saints Church: Dr Bacon reported that the procedure to appoint a new Rector is under way. Highways: Ms Johnson proposed that the Parish Council proceeds with the SAM2 signs, this was seconded by Mr Filgate will all in agreement. Highways reported that the ditch in Limes Road had been cleared, the gullies in New Road (near the chicken farm) have been programmed for clearance, the footways in New Road and Lea Road have been programmed for resurfacing. They had been unable to find the sunken manhole cover so Mrs Wickens will take photos. With regard to a footway through the centre of the village a trod could be offered but there is no available space for this other than to take part of the highway which is not possible. Highways reported that the drainage system in School Road had been cleared following the recent flooding, there were leaves in the drains. They don’t have any records of the system relating to what Natural England say should have been done. The engineer does not think it is a new system. Ms Johnson had sent photos of the flooding which have been passed on to Highways. The school car park does not flood so it must have its own drainage system. There are potholes in Plumsgate Road opposite Holly Farm , Ludham Road at the Sharp Street junction, these will be reported. Mr Read (a parishioner) stated that Church Road from the cottage towards the church is in a very bad state, the road is subsiding into the bank. These will all be reported. Schools: Ms Johnson reported that the lights at the school are now going off before 6pm. There had been concern about speeding in School Road perhaps the SAM2 signs could be used in this area. The school would like to see more community members in school, helping with reading sharing skills. There is to be a trip to Disneyland, and children will also be going to the O2 Arena to sing. All three schools in the Federation are doing well. As the date of the next meeting was set for Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm in the village hall.
A full copy of the draft minutes can be obtained from the Parish Clerk. An extract of the minutes can also be viewed
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Stalham & District Horticultural Society
Lecture entitled – “All You Want to Know About Daffodils” by National Daffodil Society Winners :-Brian Cogan, John Howard and Julian Woodrow, to be held in the Poppy Centre, off Recreation Road in Stalham (NR12 9BH) on Friday 14th February, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Raffle and refreshments.
For further information call Joanna Berry on 01692 650321 or visit the Society website at: www.stalhamhorticultural.co.uk
Empathy Support Group Empathy, is a suicide bereavement support group. Everyone running Empathy have
suffered this kind of loss and are reaching out to help people whose life has been
dreadfully affected by a family member or friend taking their own life. The devastation
this leaves behind is very hard to deal with, which is why Empathy was formed and can
offer informal one to one meetings, or group meetings, where it really helps to talk to
someone who has gone through this. Meetings are held in Stalham, Sprowston,
Cromer and Wroxham. For more information please call 07876496711 and speak to
Joy or Kathryn who will give you details or check the website
www.empathynorfolk.co.uk
Our case this month is a beautiful Bichon Frise who is approaching 10 years of age. She presented with blood in her urine and signs of cystitis. Prior to this she has passed tiny little stones with no problem, but on this occasion she was clearly having trouble. She was admitted to the practice for further tests to determine the extent of her problem. Both radiography (X-Rays) and ultrasonography can be used to identify bladder stones (uroliths) in the bladder and the kidneys. As you can see below, stones can be clearly visualised in the bladder, but fortunately there were none stuck in her urethra or within the kidneys. When there are high numbers of large stones causing clinical problems the best treatment option is surgery, so the decision was made to take her to theatre straight away. Once the bladder was opened we found hundreds of stones varying in size from large marbles to sand and grit sized uroliths. All of these stones have to be removed and the bladder thoroughly flushed in order to prevent further irritation. Samples of the uroliths have been sent away for analysis in order to help us modify her diet and hopefully prevent further production of these bladder stones. Bladder stones can be a problem in cats and dogs and many small furries such as guinea pigs, so any recurrent episodes of cystitis are always worth having looked into if they don’t clear up as expected. Interestingly Dalmatians are even more prone to kidney stones than other dogs due to their inability to breakdown something called purine, so they often have to be fed a very specific diet indeed, worth considering for any Dalmatian owners out there!
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Toby Morrell MRCVS Westover Veterinary Centre
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FARMING NEWS by A.W.A. - February 2020 This month is Vegan January where we are encouraged not to eat meat. Vegans claim there are over 600,000 of them in the UK, that’s less than 1% of the population, I don’t think that there is anything to worry about in supplying meat to the market place because the population is rising. Vegans claim eating soya beans in going to save the planet, reverse climate change and put the fires out in Australia. It’s absolute rubbish. Let them have a sheep’s diet, it’s their choice but they only have one stomach whereas herbivores have four stomachs which gives them the ability to digest green food and so are Vegetarians really saving the planet or adding to the carbon footprint? On the farm there have been 10 days of reasonably dry weather which has permitted some sugar beet harvesting and winter ploughing. Not much else has happened. Every year the Oxford Farming Conference is in early January. This year the key speaker was Theresa Villiers MP and her theme was putting farming in the centre of the challenges of climate change and nature recovery. We are told that the Agriculture Bill will get its first reading within two months. She has also announced a farming funding package for the next two years, but on closer inspection was one year plus a bit of stewardship in year two. If ELMS (Environmental Land Management) is the new word for subsidies, there seems to be a funding gap and I’m not clear how it will be successful. What she really wants is farming to deliver value for money as well as boosting sustainable productivity to feed the Nation. I’m up for the challenge but I suspect most NGO’s have a different vision of what that means and the net result could be exactly the opposite of what was intended. She wants farmers to be the first generation to hand on the land in a better environmental state- she clearly has not been to Catfield where the wildlife has never been in such large numbers. So this is how I see my farm over the next few years if Theresa has her way. More woodland and hedgerows, more flower rich pastures, more pollinators, more ponds and lakes will be the future. That takes land out of production and it’s likely that yields will reduce with the lack of new chemistry, the result will be a smaller national crop and higher prices with probable large swings in prices. Animals grazing weed invested meadows will require more treatments to maintain production unless we are going to a more extensive grazing system and winter housing. Theresa’s plan is to raise farm gate prices and reduce farmers’ reliance on subsidies but this plan is floored as the very people who have just voted in this Government are the people who are going to have to foot the bill. The Government is currently checking production methods in countries who we hope to trade with. If their standards are lower we won’t trade. Hopefully the new Agriculture Bill will set some minimum standards which are acceptable to all parties. Given that our farming standards are some of the highest in the World and the USA has just done a trade deal with China, I’m not certain where our food is coming from. So if we are to eat lower quality food and we are what we eat, Matt Hancock ought to sort out the NHS asap as its going to be required for those people on lower salaries who can’t afford the best food. Theresa goes on to say that she will emphasise food security at Cabinet meetings but at the same time she wants 75,000 acres of trees a year, which presently we can’t eat. Watch this space over the next 24 months as it’s far from clear what will actually happen, this creates uncertainty and lack of investment. And that leads to lower yields over time. AWA 12.1.2020
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Tip; Keep a pair of patent-leather shoes and a shiny handbag lustrous for longer by
polishing them with petroleum jelly.
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One Liner; Life can be understood by looking back but it must be lived by looking
forward.
Baked Mackerel with Horseradish Butter
Ingredients 4 x 275 g (10oz) fresh whole mackerel, gutted and heads removed Zest and juice of 1 large orange (set aside the orange halves) 2 tbsp olive oil 4tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs For the horseradish butter 25 g (1oz) unsalted butter, softened 3 tbsp hot horseradish sauce 1½tbsp chopped fresh chives 2 tbsp chopped flat-leafed parsley
Method
1. Beat together all the ingredients for the horseradish butter in a small bowl.
Once mixed, place the mixture on a small piece of greaseproof paper, roll the paper to form a sausage, then fold up each end to secure. Freeze for 10 minutes to firm up.
2. Preheat the oven to 180C. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper and put on a lipped baking sheet, well spaced out. Roughly chop what's left of the orange, then scatter over the fish. Make three diagonal cuts, about 2.5cm (1in) deep, along the top of each fish.
3. Whisk together the orange juice and olive oil. Mix together the breadcrumbs and orange zest, and season with salt and pepper. Brush the fish with the orange juice and oil, then sprinkle over the breadcrumbs. Cook for 20min or until the fish is golden and the flesh flakes easily.
4. Top each mackerel with a slice of horseradish butter and serve immediately. Serve with: baked sweet potatoes and steamed vegetables, such as broad beans and peas. D.S.
Chef’s Specials
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Broads Swords Invite you to learn
long sword dancing
Catfield Village Hall NR29 5AA
Every first Sunday 8pm – 10pm
£3 per session For more information ring
Monica 01692 581587
THE CROWN INN
THE STREET, CATFIELD TEL 01692 580128
EMAIL [email protected]
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VALENTINES MEAL FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY
Menu now available
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Ceilidh With
“The Occasional Ceilidh Band”
and caller
Catfield Village Hall NR29 5AA
Saturday March 7th 7.30pm – 10.30pm
£9 per person To include Ploughman’s supper
and dessert Raffle
for All Saints’ Church funds
Please book to help with catering:- Monica 01692 581587
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SCREEN LUDHAM (LUDHAM VILLAGE CINEMA) FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2020
IN THE CHURCH ROOM DOORS OPEN - 7 pm for 7.30 pm
KNIVES OUT (2019)
(WHODUNNIT? CAPER & DRAMA) When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher
Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is
mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and
self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.
Tickets £5 - include tea/coffee in the interval
SUDOKU Complete the grid so that every row, Column and every 3x3 box contains Every digit from 1 to 9
Last Months Solution
9 8 6
3 9
1 7 8
4 3 9
6 2 4 1
1 9 8
8 6 3
2 7
6 4 1
7 4 2 5 8 9 1 6 3
9 6 1 7 3 4 2 8 5
8 3 5 1 2 6 9 7 4
3 7 8 2 4 5 6 9 1
5 2 6 3 9 1 8 4 7
4 1 9 8 6 7 3 5 2
1 8 4 9 7 3 5 2 6
6 9 3 4 5 2 7 1 8
2 5 7 6 1 8 4 3 9
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Wroxham and Hoveton Lions Club
As this is my first report in the New Year may I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Firstly some good news. After a meeting with Hoveton Village Hall Committee our Village Fete and Fun Day on Sunday August 2nd 2020 will now go ahead at this venue and every first Sunday of August for the future years. Thanks to the Hall Committee for working with us. Further details will be announced in the coming months. I know it seems a long while since Christmas but we had a great time out and about during December with our Santa’s Sleigh. Although we did not walk the streets, wherever we stopped in the villages and static locations at the supermarkets, it was great to see all the children’s faces - well worth taking the Sleigh for. My thanks to everybody who supported us in making a grand total of £3,273.81, which will go towards supporting many good causes. Our charity shop in the precinct at Hoveton also had a successful December and is now open seven days a week, so why not pop along and see what bargains are available. Or if you have anything to donate - good clothing, bric a brac, and toys - please take them to the shop, or ring me on 07850091570 and I will arrange collection. The Christmas raffle in the shop raised £200, which will be going to Guide dogs for the Blind. Thanks to all for buying tickets. The £100 charity draw for December was won by V Arterton from Hoveton who nominated Diabetes UK and the January draw was won by Sally Clark from Horstead who nominated Action Arthritis. Both had donated goods to our charity shop. Our next craft fair will be held on Sunday March 8th 2020 at Broadland Youth and Community Centre Hoveton. 10am to 3pm. If anyone would like a table to sell their craft items please ring me for details 07850091570. We are always looking for new members so if you think you would like to become a Lion, which is a great organisation to be part of, just come along to one of our meetings which are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, We meet at the Broadland Youth and Community Centre Hoveton at 8pm. If you need more details please ring me on 07850091570 or Lion Lydia on 01603 783242 and we will be pleased to talk to you. Finally as we are still in the Winter months, let’s not forget about our elderly and vulnerable neighbours. Just a knock on the door could mean a lot to them. Lion President Terry Vout.
Gail and Scott welcome you to the CROWN INN, The Street, Catfield NR29 5AA - 01692 580128
Open 7 days a week Tuesday nights Homemade 9” pizza to take away £5.50 each
or 2 for £10.00 Friday nights Fish & Chips to take away from 5.00 pm.
Tuesday to Thursday Lunch times - 2 main meals for £12.00 from our set menu.
Meals are not served on Mondays www.catfieldcrown.co.uk Email us at [email protected]
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Shop Open: MON-SAT: 6am to 9pm - SUN: 7am to 9pm
CATFIELD STORES
& POST OFFICE
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7.00 am - 8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 8.00am - 8.00pm
Bank Holidays 8.00am - 8.00pm
Tel: 01692 580262
LOCAL CLASSES PROVIDED BY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
VIBES HEALTH & FITNESS
T:07907844433
Indoor Group Cycling
“SPINNING”
Catfield Village Hall
Mondays 6.15pm & 7.15pm Thursdays 9.30am, 6.15pm & 7.15pm
SARAH’S KITCHEN Café
All Day Breakfasts
Steak Burgers, Baguettes, Rolls & Toasties Sweet & Savoury Pastries
Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 3.00pm Saturday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm
Sutton Road, Catfield
01692 582351
Casey’s Canine’s
Dog Groomers Casey Humphrey
0787697840
Sutton Garden Centre, NR12 9RA It’s the bark of the town on
Facebook and Instagram!!!
01692 580547 07765850365 www.lockwoodplumbing.com
Lockwood Plumbing Heating & Gas Services Ltd.
Gas Safe & Oftec Registered
Free Quotations
Boiler Installations and Services
Services on Gas, LPG & Oil Appliances
All Plumbing Jobs Undertaken
The Cats Whiskers Hairdressers High Street Ludham NR29 5QQ 01692678845 Debbie Wall [email protected]
IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING IN MATHS?
Experienced graduate private tutor
100% success rate Edexcel accredited
For further information contact 01692 678131
The Cats Whiskers Hairdressers High Street Ludham NR29 5QQ 01692678845 Debbie Wall [email protected]
01692 670219
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Michael Cann Carpenter & Joiner
Carpentry, Joinery, Kitchens, Bedrooms. 01692 581 947 07786 583 840 www.michaelcann.co.uk Email:[email protected]
Paul's Bricklaying Services.
City & Guilds qualified. Brickwork, Paving, Patios & Driveways.
For more info 01692 598179, 073 76781399
paulsmut.wixsite.com/paul
BURE VALLEY WOODBURNERS Multi Fuel Burners installed.
Chimney Repairs. Fireplaces. HETAS REGISTERED Chris Beardsmore
Tel: 01603 736073 or 07717574659 [email protected]
BUILDING WORK Extensions. Renovations. Garden Walls Lime Mortar Work. Fascias. Guttering.
www.burevalleywoodburners.co.uk
Your Friendly, Local Electrician Lighting Design Specialist
Electric Heating, Storage heaters, Security lighting, Showers, Repair/Testing, Water Heaters, Emergency Breakdowns
All work fully guaranteed, free advice, survey & estimates
Broadland & North Norfolk Area GLEN ROGERS ELECTRICAL LTD Tel: 01692 538515 Mob: 07774 103426
www.glenrogerselectrical.co.uk
Irstead Cottage, The Shoals, Irstead, Norfolk NR12 8XS
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Feline Executive Travel Operating out of our Office in Unit 2, Horizon Industrial Estate, Sutton Road, Catfield NR29 5BE.
We are pleased to announce that we now offer a Private Hire Taxi Service
+ 16 seat EXECUTIVE MINICOACHES
Serving the Local Community with all your Transport requirements.
Medication Service. Doctor and Hospital Appointments. Shopping Runs.
Airport - Sea Port – Railway Station. Licenced Uniformed Friendly Staff.
Female Driver upon request. Competitive Rates, Reliable Service.
Catering from 1 to 16 Passengers in Comfort. Call in at our Office or Telephone 01692 584987
Telephone: 01692 581823
Mobile: 07859048007
Domestic Plumbing - All Tiling Undertaken
Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting -
Decorating
Drains Cleared & Installed - Glazing
uPVC Facias, Windows & Doors
Garry’s Property Maintenance
NO JOB TOO SMALL
BROADLAND FURNITURE RESTORATION
Antique and Modern
Polishing, repairs, upholstery Oil paintings and frames
Free estimates 01692 584233
Mobile - 07799 523374
Restoration of Classic & Sports cars . Servicing. Valeting & stockists of
Autoglym products
M. D. Allen Engineering
Unit 1, Watering Piece Ind. Est., Ludham Road, Catfield,
Great Yarmouth, NR29 5PY - 01692 670835
DAVID’S GARDENING SERVICES
COMPLETE GARDENING SERVICES
GARDEN CLEARANCE ALL TYPES OF FENCING
DRIVES DUG OUT & LAID HEDGE CUTTING - TREE FELLING TREE SURGERY-TREE CLIMBER
CHIPPING SERVICE BRUSH CUTTING - STRIMMING DIGGER WORK UNDERTAKEN
SAND & STONE DELIVERY NO JOB TOO SMALL
(FULLY INSURED) FOR FREE ESTIMATE
CALL DAVID 01692 582241
Mobile 07775 742279
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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
- FREE hearing tests!
- Tinnitus Assessment and Management
- Wax removal service
- Hearing protection
- The latest hearing aid technology
CALL US TODAY: 01692 661080
135 High Street
Stalham
NR12 9BB
www.broadlandhearingcare.co.uk
Broadland Hearing Care
BROADLAND HOUSE VETERINARY SURGERY
High Street, Stalham, Norfolk NR12 9AH
Tel: 01692 580171 Fax: 01692 580577
Hilary WARNER BSc, BVM&S, Cert VC MRCVS
And Associate. Veterinary Surgeons
CONSULTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT
CLEARVIEW Financial Consultants Ltd. 1 Burgh Road, Aylsham,
Norfolk NR11 6AJ An unbiased whole of market service, offering
tailored & accountable advice. Investment Planning & Reviews
Inheritance Tax/Wealth Preservation Care Cost Advice-Personal Protection Policies
Pensions & Retirement Options. Home appointments to suit your diary
Office: 01263 734859 Mob: 07584030071
ALL SAINTS SCHOOL
School Road, Lessingham
Near Stalham, NR12 0DJ
7 to 16 years With Special Needs Unit
Affordable Fees (Monthly Payment option)
SMALL CLASSES AND INDIVIDUAL
ATTENTION
To contact the school call (01692) 582083
or email [email protected]
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Broadland Fuels Your local & reliable fuel supplier For a competitive price, with a
great service, call us today on …
01493 748 888
Part of NWF Fuels
Rob The Window Cleaner
Your Traditional Local Window Cleaner
Reasonable Quotes for your Windows, Gutters, Conservatories & Fascias
Contact Rob on 07729833666 01692 580161
BROADLAND PROBATE SERVICES LTD
MICHAEL YOUNG FCILEx
01603 717175 www.broadlandprobateservices.co.uk
Wills to include tax planning
Administration of Estates
Lasting Power of Attorney deeds
Registration of LPA & EPA deeds
Court of Protection work, etc
FREE DOCUMENT STORAGE NO VAT PAYABLE
Murrant Family Funeral Services
Family Owned Independent Funeral Directors
Michael & Lynn Murrant & Sarah Woodhall
For 24 hour personal attention
14 The Green Martham NR29 4PA Telephone: 01493 748613 e-mail: [email protected]
BJP Maintenance ESTABLISHED OVER 25 YEARS
Property Services Domestic Plumbing, Tiling, Painting and
Decorating Complete Bathrooms and Kitchen Installation All General Household Repairs—No Job Too
Small—Free Estimates—Fully Insured Call Barry: 01692 671748 or 07974 434292
Email: [email protected]
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Green Gardens Landscaping
est 2001 patios, turfing, fencing and planting
from one off jobs to complete redesigns www.greengardensnorfolk.co.uk
Contact Chris on
01692 581453
07553 926892
Bowline and Bunting Gift shop on Womack Staithe, Ludham.
New books at bargain prices, crafts, cards and interesting gifts.
Some vintage items. Bunting made to order on premises.
Open 10am - 4pm everyday Except for Tuesdays and Sundays
Tel: 07493 935106 Find us on Facebook
SYDNEY HOUSE Residential Care Home for Older people, Providing 24hr Person Centred Care for those needing long or short term Care.
Also Day Care provision. Brochures and charges are available on request
Please ring 01692 580520 [email protected]
LUDHAM BUTCHER
Our own Sausages & Burgers made on site
Local Pies & Bacon sold
Local quality beef, pork & lamb
Ludham (01692) 678226
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Sparkling Cleaning Services From one off to every week we do it all
Lauren/Shel Cleaner/House keeper Family run business [email protected]
All domestic cleaning, ironing. Holiday lets.
End of tenancy and much more.
Contact for more Information
07908628822
Ros Bingham
Telephone 01692 583104
Mobile 07894444339
Learn to Drive! with
Pam’s Academy
of Motoring
Call Now
07772 189210
L Fully Quailified A.D.I.
L Full one hour lessons
L Instruction tailored to meet your needs
L Motorway Refresher Courses
L Nervous pupils welcome
L Discount on Pre-Paid Block booking
L Pass Plus Scheme
L Air conditioned/Duel controlled car
£75 per cubic meter of mixed soft/hard wood with free delivery.
Call me now for more details on
07748905417
ALEX WILLIAMS
JOINERY
TRADEBASE, CATFIELD
07899 793768
ALAN, YOUR LOCAL REPAIR MAN Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers,
Dishwashers, Plumbing, Electrics fitted, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Telephone Extensions Property Maintenance 25 yrs experience
FREE QUOTATION
Tel: 01692 580121 Mobile: 07818 670090
Pips Cottage, The Street, Catfield Gt. Yarmouth, NR29 5AA
Michelle Mobile Hairdresser
Fully Qualified with over 20 years experience
Ladies, Gents, Children Family discounts given Trims, Blowdrys, Sets, Perms, Colours, Wedding & Prom hair
Please ring for an appointment – 07766491169
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Edward Boardman LOCAL FOOT HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Providing complete foot care in the comfort of your own home
5 DAYS A WEEK Treatments include
Corn/Hard Skin Removal, Other Foot Treatments, Long Nails Cut
t:01603 737452 m:07765 893913
e:[email protected] www.edboardmanfoothealth.co.uk
Wednesdays at Miss Unique Ormesby www.miss-unique.co.uk 01493 732724
Telephone and Fax (01692) 582101
Mobile 07774 734369
HORIZON MOT Centre
Class 4, 5, 7, Cars, Large Vans, Minibuses, Campers and Motorcycles
too.
♦ FREE RE-TEST
♦ FREE BULB FITTING
♦ FREE WIPER BLADE FITTING
♦ REPAIRS CAN BE DONE ON SITE
Unit One,Horizon Estate, Catfield, Great Yarmouth NR29 5BG
CATFIELD
Jeckells Upholsterers, Covermakers & Chandlers
To update the upholstery in your home, boat or caravan, call for a
free quotation. Tel:01603 784488
email: [email protected] Riverside Road, Wroxham NR12 8UQ.
Flower Moments
Beautiful Flowers for All Occasions
OBJ
35a High Street, Stalham, NR12 9AH
Tel. (01692) 584804
www.flowermoments.com
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S. LOCKE Plumbing & Heating Services
Seb Locke OFTEC Registered Technician
t 01692 584 803 m 07880 828 586 E [email protected]
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J.LEUNIS
Colin the Plumber For Repairs and Renewal of all types of Domestic Plumbing e.g. Bathrooms, Radiators, Stopcocks, Ball Valves and Burst Pipes etc. Please call: Colin at home on
01692 670657 or Mob: 07990 650331
STEPHANIE ROWLAND NVQ Level 3 Hairstylist
THE LITTLE STYLING HOUSE | Arcacia
| The Street | Catfield
For all your styling needs NR29 5AZ 07809442202
ANDREW THACKER Landscape Services
‘du different’
With over 30 years experience and full horticultural qualifications, you’ll be
assured of a professional approach to all your design, landscaping and gardening needs Tel: 01603 737013 Mob: 07721306175
78. Norwich Rd, Wroxham. NR12 8RX
Email: [email protected]
www.thackerscapes.co.uk.
Darrens Garden Landscaping and Grass Cutting
Both Private & Commercial
Grass Cutting Service
[email protected] 01692 583020 or 07919073962
All types of fabrication & welding undertaken
Access ramps, car ramps, gates, railings, fencing, support beams
All enquiries welcome 01692 581821 & 07423 568622 [email protected]
www.eaengineering.co.uk Unit 8 Tradebase, Catfield, NR29 5AA
www.andymanservices.co.uk
Property maintenance for HOME& BUSINESS
All Work Undertaken Tel: 01692 598430
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The Street Sutton NR12 9RA Tel:- 01692 580424 Email:
BUILDING SUPPLIES, AGGREGATES, CEMENT, TIMBER
PAVING, FENCING, BRICKS, BLOCKS, DECKING,
INSULATION, DRY LINING, CELOTEX
SLEEPERS, DECORATIVE STONE PAINT, STAIN,
FENCE &WOOD TREATMENTS PLUMBING, DRAINAGE FITTINGS
GUTTERING & DOWNPIPES D.I.Y.SUPPLIES,
SHEDS, SUMMERHOUSES GREENHOUSES,
LOG CABINS, STORAGE & GARAGES
OPEN DAILY 8am- 5pm SAT 8am-12 noon SUNDAY CLOSED
Tel: 01692 580424 OPEN DAILY 9am - 5pm
SUNDAYS CLOSED
SUTTON GARDEN & AQUATIC CENTRE
P&A Plant Supplies Ltd The Street, Sutton, Norfolk NR12 9RA
COME AND SEE US!!
AQUATICS CENTRE OPEN AS USUAL
COMPOST, TOP SOIL GARDEN CERAMIC POTS
A WHOLE RANGE OF HARDWARE GOODS
CALL IN AND SEE US!!
SEED POTATOES NOW IN!!!
ONION SETS GARLIC BULBS
DAVID JARVIS GARDEN SERVICES
No job too small - No job too large
All garden work considered.
Competitive Rates. Give me a call on my
Mobile:
07778 565178
DORRINGTONS Cess-pool & Septic tank Emptying Service
Barry Dorrington Proprietor
TEL: 01692 584233 MOB: 07775 995407
www.dorringtonscesspool.co.uk [email protected]
Chestnuts, Wood St. Catfield, Norfolk NR29 5DF
Platten Pest Control
Specialising in the Management of Wasps, Rats,Mice, Moles, Rabbits, Squirrels etc. Commercial, Agricultural and Domestic Locally Based, Family Run Business Please contact us on for a no obligation quotation:
Tel/Fax: 01692 631173 Mobile 07711391839 Web: www.norfolkpestcontrol.co.uk Email: [email protected]
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Ludham Carpets Carpets and vinyl flooring supplied and fitted,
samples brought to your home, furniture moved and replaced as well as old flooring
removed and disposed of. We also offer carpet and upholstery cleaning.
07841277482 or 01692678322 www.ludhamcarpets.co.uk
J D T Fishing Tackle 116, High Street,
Stalham NR12 9AZ
Tel: 07561128095
New & used fishing tackle
CATFIELD NEWS Contacts: Steve Beckley: Chair/Treasurer Tel: 582913 - Email: [email protected]
Heather Hollister - [email protected]
Mary Hodder - [email protected]
Judith Gardiner - [email protected]
YOU CAN drop your competitions entries and /or ANY correspondence into the CATFIELD NEWS BOX inside the Post Office, Special thanks to Vish & Karthi.
All submissions to be posted no later than the 10th of the month. Please address your envelope to Catfield News
Some useful Contact and Telephone Numbers
Chairman of Parish Council
Dr. Keith Bacon 01692 581314
Clerk of Parish Council
Sarah Vergette 01692 678847 [email protected]
Village Hall Booking Clerk
Elaine Smith 01692 580056 [email protected]
Village Correspondent
Gail Whittleton 01692 580128 [email protected]
Catfield Stores & P. O.
Vish and Karthi 01692 580262
Head of Catfield Primary School
Mrs Jacqui Sinkins 01692 580568 www.swallowtailfederation.co.uk/catfield
Catfield United Charities
Jill Wickens 01692 584179 [email protected]
Local District Councillors
Pauline Grove-Jones Marion Millership
01692 580071 07387586268
Pauline.grove-jones@ north-norfolk.gov.uk Marion.millership@ north-norfolk.gov.uk
Local County Councillor
Richard Carey Price 07880791258 (work hours)
richard.price.cllr@ Norfolk.gov.uk
Local MP Duncan Baker 01692 558458 [email protected]
Police PC 1298 Tom Gibbs Beat Manager Hoveton Police Stn
07800510713 Non emergency 101
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Staithe Surgery Stalham www.staithesurgery.co.uk Surgery - 01692 582000 Dispensary – 01692 582023
Opening Hours Monday 8.30 am – 8.00 pm
Tuesday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
Stalham Green Surgery www.ludhamsurgery.nhs.uk Surgery – 01692 580880 Dispensary – 01692 584919
Opening Hours Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
8.30 am – 6.00 pm
Thursday 8.30 am – 1.00 pm
Friday 8.30 am – 6.00 pm
Ludham Surgery www.ludhamsurgery.nhs.uk Surgery – 01692 678611 Dispensary – 01692 678102
Opening Hours Monday & Tuesday 8.30 am – 6.00 pm
Wednesday 8.30 am – 1.00 pm
Thursday & Friday 8.30 am – 6.00 pm
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS
Church of England All Saints’ Church, Catfield
Sunday Service – 9.30 am Church Wardens – Judith Gardiner 01692 580391 Dr Keith Bacon 01692 581314
Baptist Baptist Chapel, Stalham
Sunday Services – 10.45am & 6.30pm
Pastor – Rev. Ron Skivington – 01692 582091
Roman Catholic Saint Helens, Hoveton Sacred Heart, N. Walsham
Saturday Service – 5.30pm Sunday Service - 11.00am
Father James Walsh – 01692 403258
Methodist Ludham Sutton
Sunday Service 11.00am Sunday Service 11.00am (Not 1st Sunday in the month)
Rev. Andrew King – 01493 750799 Alan Croft - Steward (Ludham)
- 01692 582104 Diane Mann - Steward (Sutton) - 01692 580827
Saint Fursey’s Orthodox Christian Centre, Sutton
See website – www.saintfursey.uk
Rev. Stephen Weston – 01692 580552
DOCTORS SURGERIES
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Matrimonial and Family Law We currently offer a fixed fee initial appointment.
Please see our website for further details. To book a consultation please contact Dawn Pennell on 01692 581231
or by email to [email protected]
6 High Street, STALHAM, Norfolk, NR12 9AN 01692 581231 Broads Centre, WROXHAM, Norfolk, NR12 8AJ 01603 783818 Station Road, WROXHAM, Norfolk, NR12 8UR 01603 783818
www.capronandhelliwell.co.uk [email protected]
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