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February 2015 NPN Contact: 07908382566 e-mail: [email protected] Postal address: 21 Canberra Road, Carbrooke, IP25 6GQ Village website www.carbrookeparish.co.uk - where the NPN’s available online Deadline for March Edition: February 16th Printed by Blackwell Print

From The Editor Firstly I hope everyone made the most of Christmas and the festive period and has enjoyed a good start to the new year. I caught the latest Captain America film on TV over Christmas. Despite studying Film and writing scripts on part of a College course I had 9 years ago, complicated films confuse me! My idea of a great film is one that doesn’t have too many special effects and relies purely on the quality of the script, acting and drama involved. In other words films that leave me asking questions aren’t for me! Readers may well recall that I enjoy Birdwatching when out on my walks. Just after New Year’s Day, I saw my very first Treecreeper. The treecreeper is a small, very active, bird that lives in trees. It is speckly brown above and mainly white below. It breeds in the UK and is resident here. Google it and you’re find it’s quite cute! Again, I would like to appeal for more people to help out with the distribution of the NPN. Sadly one of our distributors on Ash-Tree estate is due to move and if there any people in the Village itself who would want to help out, feel free to get in touch with me for more info. Have a good month! Adam

What’s on Carbrooke Bar in the Village Hall is open Friday evening 7.30 - 11.00 p.m. All welcome, membership not required. . Mobile Library: Route Number CEN 141 (Every 4 weeks on Mondays) 11:10 to 11:20 Church Street, 11:25 to 11:35 Mill Lane (near Chapel) Route Number CEN 245 ( Every 4 weeks on Tuesdays) 14:40 to 15:00 Salmond Road, 15:05 to 15:45 Lancaster Avenue (opp no 55) For more details call 01953 881617 Modern Sequence Dance Club: Meets Thurs 7.30 - 10.00 p.m., Village Hall Pre-School: Mon 9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Tues - Fri 9 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Village Hall Phoenix Martial Arts: Mondays 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. Village Hall. Treetots Playgroup: Meets at the Blenheim Centre, Tedder Close, Watton. Monday to Friday 9 a.m—2.45 p.m. WATTON RADIO MODEL CLUB - Dave Thomas 01953 881683—Last Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm for 8.00pm - Carbrooke Village Hall—Jan/Feb/Mar/April/Sept/Oct. November AGM to be first Wednesday of December—All Summer meetings on Fen Site Flying Field Parish Council meeting Monday 9th February 2015 at Carbrooke Village Hall, 7.30 pm

Carbrooke Church News Happy New Year—We had a busy time during December, our Nativity Festival Weekend was sadly not very well supported, but there was, as usual was a lot going on in the run up to Christmas, Norfolk St John Ambulance Carol ser-vice was held on the Sunday. Rene ran a special Christmas Hamper Draw, and managed to raise over £500 for Church funds which is an amazing achievement. The school held their Christmas performance and Christingle services in the church, and ‘Carbrooke Young Believers’ presented a lovely telling of the Christmas story. The service on Christmas day was followed by mince pies and mulled wine. We now have a few weeks of quiet, to prepare for our 2015 activities and challenges! Afternoon Tea will be held in the Church on Friday 30th January at 2pm and 27th February at 2pm. All welcome. Carbrooke Church Lottery ‘Faith Hope & Charity’ The winners of the first draw for 2015 cycle in the Church Lottery on 21st December ; 1st, Liz Harrison £100 (#57) 2nd, Dawn Escott £50 (#174) 3rd, Suzanne Reeve £25 (#92) Carbrooke Honey, Jam & Preserves. For sale in the church, in aid of Church Funds. Carbrooke Food Library. We call it a library because you can take the food when you need it and give back when you've got some extra. It doesn't matter to us why you need the food - just that we have it available. We are at Blenheim Grange Community Cabin every Wednesday, from 3pm - 4pm. If you live in Carbrooke, you are welcome to come and take whatever you need to make a meal. You don't need a referral. We look forward to seeing you. Services & Events for November & December 30th January 2pm: Tea and Chat in the church 1st Feb 10:30am: Family Communion 8th Feb 10:30am: All Age Worship 15th Feb 10:30am: Communion 22nd Feb 10:30am: Lay Led Service 27th Feb 2pm: Tea and Chat in the church 1st March 10:30am: Family Communion All welcome to our varied services which are followed by coffee, biscuits and a friendly chance to chat. Angela Weatherill 01953 885353 Email: [email protected]

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Carbrooke History and Heritage Happy New Year. I hope you had an enjoyable break over the Christmas and New Year season. I had the opportunity to visit the village of some of my ancestors, in the Peak District on the edge of Sheffield. We arrived to a covering of snow, so had some lovely walks in the seasonal weather. I don’t suppose my ancestors would have been so keen though, as they struggled to maintain their families, livestock and businesses. Although they were so close to a city, they would easily have been cut off by bad weather. It was very interesting to take a look around the village, walk the paths, and locate the properties of my ancestors, and has given me incentive to get back to some personal family history. Visiting the area they lived, adds a dimension to their stories, that researching online cannot. Last year we had a number of families re-visiting Carbrooke, as the home of their ancestors, so how do we actually ‘see’ our locality. If we are born into a place, we get to know it by being taken about by our parents, perhaps forming an internal map. If we arrive as children, we have to learn our way around, or by being shown by friends. If we arrive as adults, our experiences of other places can help us navigate and understand how a place may be laid out, we can read a map in advance, or can ask for directions, and take note of landmarks. I should imagine most of us just see what we need, to get about. It seems it is only when we visit as a day out, we really take time to notice our surroundings as we amble about. If you have ever re-visited a place from years previously, you will know how the memory plays tricks, buildings shrink! roads are shorter! With the progression of time, new buildings are added, others demolished. For anyone returning to the village centre of Carbrooke things have not changed too much over the years, but for anyone re-visiting the areas around the Norwich Road and old RAF station, it is unlikely that they would recognise the area. The more familiar we become with places too, they can be seen from a different point of view too, think back to your first and last day in a school, or a certain house, place of work or local building. Next time you have the opportunity to wander around our area, take a really good look ; - the buildings, different styles and details. What crops are grown in the local fields, notice the trees, wild birds and animals the varying smells of the area – damp earth, hot dry soil, local plants or trees, crops, different road coverings, farm smells or industrial smells, the local sounds too:- running water, wind in the trees, traffic, children playing, farm or industrial machinery. Take a note of the direction the sun shines from. We use all these to navigate around our localities, but the majority of them we are not even aware of. Enjoy Carbrooke this year, we have a lovely village to appreciate and work together to maintain. Web: www.carbrookehistory.co.uk Email: [email protected] Facebook: Carbrooke History and Heritage Angela Weatherill: 01953 885353

Editor’s Photos - Wildlife In Local Wood The great thing about Wildlife is that it’s all around us. A fortnight ago, I put down some food for the birds in a local wood and saw the above female blackbird come down from a tree and take some bits of apple and bread over a time-span of no more than 15 minutes. Coming back out of the wood, I saw this Grey Squirrel and quickly snapped it before it scurried up the tree after seeing me!

Unconfirmed Minutes of the meeting of Carbrooke Parish Council held on Monday 12th January 2015 in the community cabin, Blenheim Grange

Present: D Muller (Chairperson), E Buscall, D Fishlock, J Nind, P Sampher, M Wormall. Also present. F Needham (Parish Clerk), Cllr J Rogers (Breckland Council), Cllr S Hebborn (Norfolk County Council) There were no members of the general public present. 1) Apologies: Apologies were received from Cllr Webster. 2) To receive declarations of interests: Cllrs Nind, Sampher and Wormall; any matters relating to Blenheim Grange. 3) To agree the minutes of the meeting held on 8th December 2014: It was resolved to approve and sign these minutes as a true and correct record. 4) Matters Arising: Road adoption at Blenheim Grange – the clerk will contact Anglian Water to find out the current situation as apparently the roads cannot be adopted by Highways until Anglian Water have adopted the surface water drainage system. Carbrooke village hall is not available on Monday 11th May which was to be the date for the Annual Parish Meeting & Annual Meeting of the Parish Council. The clerk will see if the meeting can be held in the church. Grants information has been put on the website and emailed to parish organizations. The closing date for applications is 17th February to be considered at 2nd March meeting. The clerk is clarifying the pre-school opening times to be included on the Parish website. The clerk is looking into who has responsibility for repairing the pot holes in the village hall car park. 5) Suspension of meeting for public interest: No matters discussed 6) To discuss planning applications made to Breckland Council including To agree comments on new planning applications: 3PL/2014/1325/F - 1 Cranwell Road, IP25 6JJ—Proposed two storey side extension and garage. No objections To note results of planning applications 3PL/2014/1062/F - Det Lille Hus, Caudlesprings IP25 6SH - Demolish existing extensions, replaced with 2 storey side extension & dormer to rear existing roof slope Permission 3PL/2014/1101/F - Land at Dream Catcher, Church Street IP26 6SW - Erection of 2 No bungalows and use of previously approved access Permission 3PL/2014/1144/F - Low Farm, Caston Road, IP25 6TF - Installation of a 50kw ground mounted solar photovoltaic system Permission 7) To receive correspondence: Email from Liz Codd regarding New Penny News Consti-tution and finances – Cllr Muller signed the Constitution on behalf of the PC and will contact Liz Codd to discuss whether further involvement from the PC is required.

(contd) Cllr Nind offered to represent the PC on the NPN if required. Norfolk Constabulary match funding for PCSO – no action. CPRE Light Pollution Questionnaire – clerk to complete. 8) To receive an update on NCC’s proposal to stop the school bus an decide on any further action: The clerk gave an update on the consultation: The deadline of 18th De-cember was extended to 31st December at the request of the Parish Council and George Freeman. The route plan was provided on 11th December and the route assessment was provided on 22nd December. The route assessment was signed off on 14th Decem-ber. The Parish Council’s Response to Consultation was submitted on 31st December. The clerk sent letters to Mr Harrison, Deputy Leader, NCC, Dr Wendy Thompson, Chief Executive, NCC, and Tom McCabe, Interim Executive Director, Environment, Transport and Development, NCC, opposing the proposal. Replies have been received from to all three letters (Tom McCabe replied on behalf of Dr Wendy Thomson) saying that the proposal is within NCC policy and that the PC’s comments will be taken into considera-tion. On 9th January George Freeman walked part of the road route with Cllr Buscall and the clerk. George Freeman will be contacting Michael Wassell, leader of Breckland Coun-cil to ask that the proposal be called into Breckland’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee. George Freeman will also be writing to the lead officers of Education and ED&T at NCC to ask that they reconsider the proposal. The clerk reported that Government Home to School Travel and Transport Statutory Guidance (2014) states that good practice is to phase-in changes in transport provision so that children who start under one set of transport arrangements continue to benefit from them until they leave the school. This has been quoted in the PC’s response to the consultation. Richard Carlston has objected to the proposed walking route on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary. Cllr Hebborn reported that he had been told by NCC officers that a decision would be made and a response given by the end of January. Cllr Hebborn said he has spoken with George Freeman and is working with him to oppose the proposal. The following action was agreed: The clerk will contact Philip Cowen to ask that the proposal be called into Breckland’s Overview and Scrutiny Commission. The clerk will investigate employing a solicitor in case the proposal is approved and the PC need to take further action. Cllr Sampher said that there would be support on the estate for parents to appeal. Clerk’s note - this has to be done within 20 working days of the notification of decision. The PC will contact the local press if the proposal is approved. 9) Finances: To approve receipts and payments Cheques signed. Scooper Dooper £39.00 (dog waste collection). F Needham £486.94 (clerk’s pay, Dec 14). F Needham £308.55 (clerk’s expenses Jul – Dec 14). Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal £17.00 (wreath). Direct Debits. Veolia £18.18 (bin collection Dec 14).

10) To receive an update from the Blenheim Grange working party on the transfer of public open spaces at Blenheim Grange, setting up of charity and fundraising for the play area and community centre: The working group will be meeting on 15thJanuary. The announcement that the Blenheim Grange public open spaces will be transferred to the Parish Council was made at the Christmas festivities at the Community Cabin on 21st December. Cllr Muller shook hands with Mark Edmonds. Cllr Buscall has had an email from the chief executive of Frimstone saying they now have an order to move 500 loads of spoil from 14tth January. Work has already been started on the site. The clerk will check that the site will be left level. Some of the Blenheim Grange public open space is within Caston. The clerk does not think this raises any issues except that the planning application for the play area will go to Griston PC, but will check this out, and will contact Griston PC to inform them of the plans for the play area. The clerk reported that a reply has been received from David Harrison, Deputy Leader of NCC to the letter requesting that NCC help with funding for the children’s play area given the loss of the Section 106 funding. The reply explained the position regarding the S106 funding (this was due to the demise of the developer) but didn’t offer any help. 11) To discuss recent vandalism incidents at Blenheim Grange There have been two incidents in the last few weeks: the wooden “Blenheim Grange” sign was broken and around 3m of fencing at the front has been torn down. The police have been informed and have given the incidents crime numbers. It is thought the vandalism occurred during Saturday and Sunday evenings between 8.30 and 11 pm. The PCSOs are keeping an eye on the situation. Taylor Wimpey have been informed about the fencing but it is not know what repairs/replacement are planned. The sign is owned by BGRA. The clerk will look into the possibility of a no drink zone and a security camera. Cllr Wormall said that some residents have suggested that the benches near the war memorials be removed but that he felt it would be better to resolve the vandalism issue without removing the benches and others agreed. 12) To receive representatives’ reports Village Hall Committee - The bar will be open from 12th January. Blenheim Grange Residents Association - The Food Library will be sub-mitting a bid for a grant from the Parish Council. School - The conversion to academy status will take place on 1st February. There will be a service in the church to mark this. Nick King, Headteacher, has passed on his thanks to the Parish Council for its support in opposing the proposal to withdraw the school bus. Wayland Partnership - Application forms are available for the Participatory Budgeting funds of up to £1000. The closing date is 23rd January. 13) Future agenda items The clerk was asked to contact the church warden to ask if the PC could be given an update on the theft of lead from the church roof and church main-tenance. CAB. Date of next meeting: Monday 9th February 2015 at Carbrooke Village Hall, 7.30 pm Meeting closed at 8.45 pm

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CARBROOKE VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE AT 7.30PM ON 4th NOVEMBER 2014

Those present: John Fowler, Julia Fowler, Tracey Powell, Julie Denton. Apologies for absence: Mel Findon and Brian Wells. In Brian Wells’ absence, Julia Fowler took the Minutes of the Meeting on the Secretary’s behalf. Minutes of the meeting 7th October 2014: The minutes were agreed as a correct re-cord and then signed by the Chairman. Matters arising: None Chairman’s Report: Gas supply is 70%. Gas has been delivered. We have ordered 1021 litres. I have set up a Calor gas account on line. I have now presented the audited ac-counts for 2009-2011 to the Parish Council with a covering letter. No response has been received as yet from the Parish Council to the Committee or the auditor to date. I have put out tables and chairs on a number of occasions for various meetings and parties. I have strimmed and cut the grass around the Hall. I have stocked the bar both from the Supermarket and JV Trading to minimise costs. I had to attend the hall with a burst wa-ter pipe and Brian Clayton attended the following day to fix the water leak. I have worked the bar on 2 occasions this month and checked and signed the bar deliveries when called. I have paid the cleaner £35 for 3 sessions totalling 5 hours. Receipts have been signed. Finance: The Treasurer reported that monies has been paid into the bank. The Treas-urer reported that the balances were Community account £1272.73, Business saver account £8445.85. Payments made to JV Trading, PHS, Ridgeons, Calor Gas and J Fowler for reimbursement of purchases. Receipts obtained. The Treasurer reported that a new system should be instigated regarding invoicing the Pre-school as we are still waiting for September and October’s payments for their hire. Bookings: Bookings for October: Apart from Group committee meetings, 4th October engagement party, 15th Millennium AGM, 22nd Parish Council interviews, 25th birth-day party, 29th Watton Radio Model Club, 31st church teas, 1st November birthday party. Future bookings: 5th November funeral wake, 8th charity event, 28th pre-school fundraising event. I have now returned the booking form as confirmation to Breckland Council for the hire of the Village Hall for Thursday, 7th May 2015 as a polling station for the Parliamentary, District & Parish Elections. As discussed at the last meeting, I have now purchased a selection of cards to give out on behalf of the Village Hall Committee to people that hire the hall for events such as birthdays, engagements etc. which will promote our customer service campaign with the hiring of the hall. These cards have been well received. I have a till receipt. Correspondence: None.

Hall Maintenance and future projects: Attended a burst pipe outside the hall supply to the portacabin. Turned off water. Brian Clayton attended the next day to fix the leak. Awaiting the bill. Brian Wells has finally found someone to fix the window in the Por-taKabin. It was agreed by the Committee to go ahead with the repair at a cost of ap-proximately £96. Due to work commitment, illness and holiday, the 3 main people donating their time to the continued installation of the heating were unable to do so this month. This will be continued into next month when time permits. The toilet blocks still need to be reno-vated. We need to discuss different plans. A cupboard needs to be built for the boiler. The light above the stage needs to be renewed. Village Bar: It was a great disappointment that Carl Findon has now resigned due to work commitments. He has mentioned that he would be willing to help out when he can. The Committee would like to thank him once again for his offer of help. The bar was open on 4th October, 25th October, 29th October. The bar was opened on 31st October; however the bar was closed early as no-one turned up. We have a wake on Wednesday for a resident of Carbrooke who has done a lot of work for the Hall. We have a charity event on Saturday. I shall work the bar as a Trustee. A stock take is due for the bar. Pre-School Group: Nothing to report. TV & WiFi: The installation of a wi-fi system was discussed. It was noted that installa-tion may be feasible if the Pre-school were prepared to share half the costs. It was agreed that the discussion should be postponed until a later date. AOB: Julie Denton mentioned that the School has had to clear dog mess from the Mil-lennium Green before taking the children to the Green. It was suggested that this should be reported to a member of the Millennium Green Committee. The cleaner has assured us that the Hall will be cleaned on a Sunday. Date of next meeting: Tuesday, 2nd December 2014. Meeting closed at 9pm

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Carbrooke Millennium Green Meeting 3rd December 2014 @7.30pm at Hawthorn Cottage, Church St. Carbrooke

Those Present: Nigel Webster (Chairman), Mickey Wigg, Hilary Aspinwall, Alun Gibbs. Also Present: Tracey Everett (Minutes Clerk). Apologies: Debbie Muller Previous Minutes agreed and Signed. No Matters Arising Owl Boxes: Meeting with owl expert Mike Smith revealed that existing owl box is not in use as sited incorrectly. Suggested better position near pond on a telegraph pole. Alun Gibbs has kindly offered to pay for purchase of owl box (£100). Grademore Ltd will supply and transport telegraph pole £70.80. Pole and box to be erected/installed on 3rd Jan. Willing volunteers required to help with this. Some trees in front of box to be pruned for owl flight path. Existing box to be moved into better position for use as roosting box for males. Owls to be monitored by Mike Smith who is fully licensed to monitor and handle owls. Bird Boxes: A selection of different types of boxes, to appeal to different types and sizes of bird, to be made and put in place in wooded areas. Possibly some bat boxes too. Dog's Mess: The School has raised concerns about amount of dog's mess. Current signs are out of date regarding legislation. New signs required. Discussed idea of requesting people to keep their dogs on leads in the first field (that mainly used by the school and young families) but to continue to be allowed off lead on rest of Green although dog's mess to be cleared up on all parts of the Green. This would address dog control issues too. To be discussed further. Pond Water: A member of the public has raised concerns about the water level in the pond and suggested topping up with tap water. Recent rains have started filling the pond up naturally. Research into tap water use for ponds by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust clearly state how harmful tap water is for pond ecology. At present water level is not a problem but will be monitored. Pruning Trees to Reduce Brambles: Orchard has been pruned and tidied up. Alun to count apple trees for future reference. Prunings to be used by school for Forest School activities. A.O.B: Ask Gary Lake to cut grass once per month April-September. Lifebelt for pond to be purchased.. Hall has been booked AGM on 7th October 2015 7.30pm

Next Meeting: 28th January 2015 at Hawthorn Cottage, Church St. Carbrooke.

Rectors Ramblings

I know that, as you get older Policemen look younger, children are more noisy, and time goes more quickly, but has anyone any idea what happened to the 15 years between now and the millennium? It seems such a short time since we waited with bated breath for the turn, not only of a century, but of 1000 years.

We each had plans, hopes and dreams for the years to come and maybe a little regret for leaving behind the 20th century in which we had been born, spent our childhood and maybe learned to be adults. Some people reading this, may even have never been born until the 2000’s, but many of us are older than that. If you are, you’ll know what I’m talking about. The time since we saw in the year 2000 has simply flown past, and we can hardly re-member many of the things that have happened since then. St Peter and St Paul’s Church has stood in this place for at least 900 years. People have worshipped in this church for all of that time; the knights, the monks, the peasants, even royalty and now we continue to have our baptisms, weddings and funerals here. The walls almost echo the prayers of the generations that have lived their lives in Carbrooke. The church was central to so many lives, and I wonder what those who put stone upon stone would think of it now. What does God think of it now? In creation terms, those 900 years have been like our 15 years since the millennium – a mere blink of an eye. I hope that some of the plans, hopes and dreams of those who built our church have been fulfilled, but most of all I hope that they continue to be fulfilled. I hope that, as I look into the future, there is still a need for a place of worship in Carbrooke; a place that bridges the span between the generations and that pro-vides us with an historical reminder that Jesus Christ has been central to our faith in God throughout time. 900 years may be like the 15 years we have looked back upon, but I do pray that we do not let this church be set aside and forgotten, like so many things. Revd Jane

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14 January 2015 - New contract will provide more for less

At yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, Breckland Council Executive Members ap-proved a new contract for dog warden services that will increase the range of facilities to residents and save Council Tax Payers money.

In addition to the services currently offered by the Council, the successful bid-der, Animal Warden Services, will provide a new Animal Acceptance Point where stray dogs can be dropped off by appointment 24 hours a day. This will come into operation shortly. Thanks to efficiencies arising from the company also providing services to a neighbouring council, there will be a saving to the Council Tax payers of £25,000 per annum.

Cllr Gordon Bambridge, Breckland Council Executive Member for Democratic Services and Public Protection said: “Although cost is always an important factor, the quality of service to residents is our primary concern and this is re-flected in the tendering process and the way in which bids are assessed. Ani-mal Warden Services has provided the Council with an excellent service for the past four years so I am very pleased that their tender was successful and we will be working with the company again, I have heard nothing but good about this service and this was underlined by two unsolicited comments made within yesterday’s meeting”.

The Council’s enhanced service, which begins in April 2015 will provide a stray dog collection and re-homing service, a dedicated dog fouling reporting line, a website offering information and advice, educational work with schools con-cerning the care and safety of dogs, a dedicated animal warden reception cen-tre and discounted veterinary treatment for council stray dogs. The contract will operate for three years, with an option to extend for further two years.

News From Breckland Council

Annual Rainfall Measurements in Mill Lane, Carbrooke From 1981-2014, By Walter Muskett

1981: 859mm 1993: 873mm 2004: 834mm

1982: 795mm 1994: 669mm 2005: 666mm

1983: 676mm 1995: 637mm 2006: 671mm

1984: 745mm 1996: 546mm 2007: 909mm HIGH

1985: 598mm 1997: 661mm 2008: 815mm

1986: 612mm 1998: 820mm 2009: 697mm

1987: 816mm 1999: 720mm 2010: 711mm

1988: 735mm 2000: 826mm 2011: 478mm

1990: 541mm 2001: 867mm 2012: 898mm

1991: 501mm LOW 2002: 722mm 2013: 623mm

1992: 758mm 2003: 639mm 2014: 723mm

There’ll be ‘Buckets Of Rain’ Down Mill Lane!

Editor’s Experience Helping A ‘Lost’ Dog On Friday 23rd January, I bumped into a lost dog near the pathway to Stan’s Walk, which links Watton to Griston. With the help of a dog-walker, who noticed that the dog had a number on it’s collar, we called it’s owners and alerted them where their dog was and that I’d wait with the animal until they came and collected it. I stayed with the friendly dog, named Jethro for 20-25 minutes, keeping it company before it’s grateful owners came and collected it, much to their and Jethro’s relief! This has gone some way to me overcoming my fear of dogs. No doubt I’ll bump into Jethro again before the year’s out!

TIME TO VOLUNTEER The Wayland Partnership, together with Voluntary Norfolk, has a new chal-lenge for 2015. We are seeking people with some spare time that they are willing to give to someone who is lonely or less mobile or who is learning to live with dementia. They might be willing to help tidy a garden that has got out of control, to walk a dog or do some shopping, or prepare an occasional meal. Or they might help teach someone to use a computer or to Skype, or just to spend an hour chatting with someone who is housebound and who sees very few people. Over the next month or two we are hoping to start a dementia café. This will provide opportunities for those learning to live with this condition, and their carers, to have a break from routine and to meet new people in a relaxed and supportive environment. Volunteers willing to spend an hour or two on a Tuesday morning making and serving coffee, playing games, listening and chatting will be really wel-come. There are enormous rewards in volunteering –such as the creation of new relationships and new friendships but also the knowledge that the gift of an hour or two can make an enormous difference to someone’s life. Jane Hawker from Voluntary Norfolk will be at Wayland House on Wednes-day February 18th and will be happy to speak to anyone interested in volun-teering, or indeed to anyone who feels they need some help.

Voluntary Norfolk have an excellent training programme to support volunteers and give them confidence. Anyone who would like to help with the dementia café can contact Jan Godfrey at Wayland House at any time in person or by calling 01953 880202.

Correspondence From Local Residents

When I went into Carbrooke Church on the morning we had the second lot of lead taken from the roof, it was really depressing to see all the rain coming in. I am sure you will all agree with me, we all want our beautiful church. Some of us for Sunday worship and then for the happy occasions like christenings and weddings, and then for the sad times of funerals. After having two deaths in my family in the same week in October, I thought what can I do to keep myself busy and raise some money to help with the roof repairs. So I decided to do a hamper. I would like to say thank you to Spar Shop, Tesco and Village Florist and to all the people in the Village who gave me groceries and wine. Everyone was so generous. I made up one large hamper, one medium ham-per, basket of wine and chocolates and a silk flower basket. I would also like to thank everyone who bought raffle tickets from me. Everyone I went to didn’t refuse me. I think people must have got fed up seeing me, but with all your help, I managed to raise a grand total of £556.00 so once again thank you all very much. The Prize winners were: No 513—L Sercombe, Large Hamper, No 48 - S Buscall, Medium Hamper No 11 - W Chapman, Wine & Chocolates No 189 - J Samuels, Silk Flower Basket No 551—M Mitchell, Mystery Prize The numbers were drawn after the family service in Church on December 21st, by members of the congregation. If you can think of any fundraising you could help with to raise the much-needed money want to maintain the church, we would be most grateful. Rene Smith

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Parish Council Clerk: Frances Needham: email: [email protected] Phone: 01362 822475 Ash Tree Park (Man Co.) Contact Jill Roberts 883546 [email protected] Beech Tree Park (Man Co.) Chris Hill Estate Manager [email protected] Maid Marion (Man Co) Ms B Carter 3 Dickson Rd Carbrooke IP25 6JQ Blenheim Grange Residents’ Assoc Phil Sampher [email protected] Breckland Council Chief Planning Officer, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham . 01362 656870 Breckland Councillor John Rogers, Bonne Nuit. 01953 883663 [email protected] Breckland Customer Service 01362 656870 2nd Watton (RAF) Brownies: 01953 882992 / 07795381676 (Thurs 6.15 - 7.45 p.m.) Carbrooke Church: Rector Revd Jane Atkins 01760 441191. Parish Office 881252 (Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.00am - 1.00pm) Carbrooke Pre-School: Supervisor: Melanie Findon – 07729 190 165 Mon 09:00 – 12:30 & Tues – Fri – 09:00 – 15:00 Children Aged 2 to School Age Chairperson: Gemma Long – www.carbrookepreschool.co.uk Carbrooke School: Head: Nick Kings, 881537, Secretary: Jacqui Morphew PTA: Vicky Earl, c/o The School Carbrooke Heritage Group: Email: [email protected] Web: www.carbrookehistory.co.uk FaceBook: Carbrooke History and Heritage Carbrooke Millennium Green Committee: Chairman, Nigel Webster [email protected] County Councillor: Stan Hebborn 07792 135071 [email protected] Cycling Club Breckland: Mrs M Saunders, Thatched Cottage, Church Street. 885576 Doctor (Watton Medical Practice), 881247 Doctor (The Surgery, Chapel St, Shipdham), 01362 820225 Mobile Library: (Every four weeks on Mondays 10.35—10.45 Salmond Rd, 10.55—11.10 Treetops 11.15—11.40 Church Street, 11.45—11.55 Mill Lane Near Old Chapel For more details call 01953 881617 Maid Marion Way (Man Co): Chairman M Carr, 18 Newall Avenue Modern Sequence Dance Club: Brian Wells, 01603 412809. Meets Thurs 7.30 - 10.00 p.m. Norfolk Bus Information: Traveline: 0871 200 22 33 (travelineeastanglia.org.uk) Konectbus: 01362 851210 (konectbus.co.uk) Police: 01603 768769 ; Safer Neighbourhood Team 0845 456 4567 Crime Stoppers: 0800 555111. New Direct Number 101 (999 is still the emergency number) Phoenix Martial Arts: Ages 5 upwards. Mondays 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. Village Hall. 01953 882260 or 07811 196080 Treetots Playgroup: 07743 097618. Meets at the Blenheim Centre, Tedder Close, Watton. (Mon to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 2.45 p.m.) (Parents and Little ’Uns, Tues 10.00 - 11.30 a.m. (term times). [email protected] Village Hall—Chairman & Treasurer, Village Bar: John Fowler, Bramley, Shipdham Rd, Carbrooke, IP25 6ST, 07794422301. [email protected] Village Hall—Vice Chairman & Secretary: Brian Wells, 30 Bernham Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5QQ, 01603 412809. Village Hall—Booking Clerk: Julia Fowler, Bramley, Shipdham Rd, Carbrooke, IP25 6ST, 07742921469, Email: [email protected] Village Hall website: www.carbrookeparish.co.uk Wayland Community High School: 881514, Fax 885677 Wayland Partnership, Wayland House, Watton 883915 Wayland Players: Chair R Hindley, 01953 883738, [email protected], web: www.waylandplayers.org.uk Watton Radio Model Club: Dave Thomas, 01953 881683. Last Wednesday of Month, 7:30pm-8.00pm Wayland Carers Social Group: Jean Watson, 881842. 2 - 4 p.m., 2nd Thurs each month

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