THE SIX VILLAGES

NEWSLETTER

More than just a shop

October 2019

Banham, Old Buckenham, New Buckenham, Quidenham, Eccles & Wilby

CONTENTS

Editorial 3 Events coming up 16-18 Ken’s Garden Jottings 4 Local Council Reports 21-22 Local Clubs & activities 7-8 Mob Lib & bus/train times 26 Community Centres info. 11-12 Diary of regular events 28 Church Pages 13-15

At a Glance handy telephone numbers.

Police 999 (Non-urgent 101) Fire and ambulance 999 (non-urgent ambulance 111) Power cut 105

Medical numbers Surgeries Attleborough 01953 453166 (Dispensary 01953 452663) Attleborough Health Centre 01953 457303. Kenninghall 01953 887208 Phone either surgery for out of hours numbers Hospitals N & Norwich 01603 286286 W. Suffolk. 01284713000 Spire Hosp. Norwich 01603 456181 Global Clinic, Norwich 01603 812266 Com. Hospital W Norwich 01603 776776 NHS Hospital Car Scheme 03332404100 Out of hours dental and pharmacy numbers 111.

Helplines Eastern Electricity 08007838838 Anglia Water 08457145145 BT phones. 0800800150 or Mob. 03301234150 BT Broadband Faults 08001114567. Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Diss 03444111444 Tel. Preference Service 08450700707

Travel Travel Line 08712002233 Diss and Attleborough Stations’ 03456007245 Nor. Airport 01603 411923.

Local Schools Banham Primary 01953 887293 OB Prim. 01953 860380 OB High 01953 860233 Chapel Green Sch, OB. 01953 453116 Eccles Hall 01953 887217

Leisure Facilities Theatre Royal, Norwich 01603 630000 OB Country Park 07557479199 Banham Zoo 01953 887771 Applewood Countryside Holidays 01953 715319 Swimming pools Diss 01379 654754 Thetford 0184753110 Wymondham 01953 607171

Local Government District Council Breckland 01362 656870 Parish Councils Banham 01953 887327 New Buck 07963 860872 Old Buck. 01953 860872 Quidenham 01953 888184 Registrar’s Office (Thetford) 0344 800 8020

Contact for non urgent information regarding rural crime Wildlife Crime Tel 101 or WildlifeCrime@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

All other enquiries** DC Andy Brown Tel 101 or 07900 407106 OperationRandall@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

** includes Farm/Agricultural, community concerns and metal theft

Newsletter Notes - Items to the editor Wendy Pontin at sixvillagesnews@yahoo.com For flyer insertion contact Joy Stanley on 01953 887175 and for queries regarding placement of adverts contact Pat Dickinson at patdickinson1@btopenworld.com Distribution–1760 copies. Closing date for copy for the November issue is Thurs 17th Oct. “Bundling day” is on Tues 29th Oct, 2pm in Banham Church. The inclusion of an article or advert in the publication does not constitute any endorsement

by the Editorial Committee of the views expressed, a product or service

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SIX VILLAGES NEWSLETTER

An insight into life in New Buckenham - I have lived in New Buckenham for nearly 25 years, firstly running the butchers in King Street for 17 years, which had previously been a butchers shop for some 100 years, and for the last 8 years running the Kings Stores in King Street, a well established store some 50 or more years ago which used to deliver to the doors of many in and around New Buckenham. Providing a service to the community at times is challenging. Over the last few months road closures and power cuts have tried our patience, but we carry on regardless! I can say I never get up in the morning and don’t want to go to work. I enjoy what I do and with continued support I hope I can for many years to come. Villages such as ours need such amenities in our village to survive otherwise we just become a place where people drive through without reason to stop. We are lucky to have a thriving community here in New Buckenham. Myself running the local shop, providing all sorts of provisions and services. Many of our elderly locals rely on us not just to shop, but to come for a chat and catch up on the gossip! A place to meet others. We have two excellent pubs, both not only providing somewhere to meet with friends and family but also providing us with some of the best pub grub around and of course not forgetting our coffee shop, another place where groups like to meet. Our church and village hall are both well used and provide our village with all sorts of activities to suit all age groups. And let’s also not forget our castle! An attraction to many who come to stay and love to visit. (key available from Kings Stores should anyone wish to visit). Community amenities in our villages such as these cannot survive without the input from those who live here and pass through. We all as conscientious individuals need to consider our actions. For many years before us people have fought to build what we now have today and it would be a shame to lose it. Sue Cattermole (New Buckenham Kings Stores)

Thankyous for community grants Renovations to Garnier Village Hall, Eccles - Thank you so much for the generous grant. This is brilliant news as we are carrying out some extensive works at the Hall. I will of course update you on how the money has been spent. With thanks again to the Newsletter Team. Regards Peter Lotarius for Garnier Village Hall Trustees.

Summer holiday family play and lunches - I would like to thank the Six Villages Newsletter for the small grant given towards the running of play and refreshment sessions held at St Mary’s, Banham during the school holidays. Joy Stanley

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Garden Jottings from Ken

This is a wonderful time of year in the garden, it’s true that some things may be beginning to look a bit tired but your plot as a whole should still look impressive. Colourful late summer flowering perennials such as Japanese anemones, verbena, sedums and Toad lilies, together with the exotic-looking blooms of cannas, dahlias and nerines will keep the season alive a little longer. Of course it’s not all about flowers, foliage can also provide an outstanding display of its own. As the day-length shortens and night-time temperatures start to cool, the autumnal hues of deciduous plants begin to show. These will be especially noticeable on acers, cotinus, vines, cornus and even blueberries prior to leaf-drop, when evergreens come in to their own to provide winter interest. The end of summer is a busy time of tidying and cutting back, but it's also the perfect time to create a new border, or to make changes to an existing one while your memory is still fresh regarding what has and hasn’t performed well during the year. Although it might feel cooler to us, soil temperatures are still relatively warm and this means that fresh plantings have time to establish before the onset of winter, giving them a head-start in the spring. For new areas make sure that the soil is fully prepared by incorporating well-rotted manure (available from us in clean sealed bags), this will add structure, opening up heavy soils and retaining moisture on light sandy sites. You can also spread composted manure over existing beds and any empty space on the vegetable plot where the worms will magically draw it down over time. As gardeners we need to be patient, a little work today will be rewarded later, so now is the time to plant spring and early summer flowering bulbs such as crocus, alliums, narcissi, tulips, etc. Mark their position in the borders to save accidentally digging them up again, or slip some into containers under some cheerful winter pansies, soft heathers, or a selection from the many new varieties of heuchera, for a stunning seasonal display!

Cheers, Ken The Garden Enclosure, Banham - giving Autumn a real welcome!

The Garden Enclosure

Independent Plant Centre and Garden Shop 01953 888043 www.gardenenclosure.co.uk

Inspiring plant selections, plant sourcing and garden advice, gardening and floristry sundries, pet supplies, gifts…..and more!

Find us at Banham Zoo, NR16 2HE by the entry kiosks Open Thursday to Monday, 9.30 am to 5 pm (10am to 4pm Nov to Feb)

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Reports from Local Clubs Attleborough and District Gardening Club – A wonderful display of fruit, vegetables, flowers, cookery, handicrafts and photos greeted the many visitors to the Club's annual Autumn Show at the Connaught Hall in Attleborough on Saturday 7 September. Judging had preceded the show and cups and trophies were presented by the Mayor of Attleborough, Tony Crouch at the end of the Show. Pauline Garrad in particular had a very successful afternoon winning six trophies and visiting exhibitors also picked up several of the trophies. Our next meeting is on Wed 16th October at Attleborough Primary School, Besthorpe Road, 7.30pm when Simon White will be giving a demo on making a holly wreath. Visitors and new members are always most welcome. For more information contact Jenny North on 01953 455481.

Old Buckenham WI – The speaker at our August meeting was Michael Weatherstone who gave a very interesting talk about Norfolk’s village signs. Over 15 months he has visited every village and hamlet in Norfolk, resulting in a well illustrated book of over 400 signs published in 2014, 'Norfolk, a History Through its Village Signs'. About half of Norfolk's signs were instigated by W.I.s as was Old Buckenham's. Showing a selection of pictures, Michael explained his experiences and some of the history behind the signs. Arrangements were made for a visit to Norwich Cathedral's Broderers Guild and a tour of the Hotter shoe shop in Norwich. The next meeting is on Thursday 24th October at 7.30pm in Old Buckenham Village Hall to celebrate our WI’s 52nd Birthday with a party. Visitors very welcome. Contact Betty on 01953 454790 for more info.

Breckland Flower & Garden Club – At our September meeting our speaker Sarah Hammond presented a beautiful talk with a slide show of delightful Peonies. She told us a little bit about herself and how she had married a farmer whose mother had a passion for Peonies, which she became enchanted by too and now has a very successful business growing and supplying seasonal Norfolk flowers for all occasions (www.englishpeonies.co.uk ). The Clubs next meeting is in OB Village Hall, Thursday 10th October at 2pm with Adele Kent and her demonstration entitled “Top Hat and Tails We are planning a Charity Ploughman’s Lunch in Bunwell Village Hall on Wed 30th Oct 12noon to 2pm. Admission £7 per person. If you wish to join us and want tickets please see below for contact details. Everyone welcome. All proceeds will be going to the Norfolk Accident Rescue Services (NARS) the charity we are supporting this year. Contact Christine Hewson 01953 454528 or Sally Westrup 01953 788712.

Old Buckenham Social & Wine Circle is open to anyone in the six villages who would like to have an enjoyable evening and hear different speakers on a wide range of subjects. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month in OB Church Rooms at 7.45pm. For more info. ring 01953 860845.

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Bridge in Attleborough every Tues. from 1 to 4.45pm. Enjoy a friendly game at Holly Court, near St Mary's Church. We play the Chicago version, and provide refreshments. Cost £2. New members welcome. Contact Bob Gee on 01953 887743, bobgee49@live.co.uk or Mary Parker on 01953 860167. Bunwell Camera Club meet at the Tibenham Community Hall on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8pm It is a small friendly club. New members always welcome. Details at www.bdcameraclub.co.uk/ The Arts Society Diss - meet at Diss Corn Hall and have one ninety minute lecture per month, given by a highly-respected figure from the world of art, antiques, history or travel. Everyone welcome. Visit http://dissdfas.org.uk Meet up Mondays – Come along to the Town Hall, Queens Square Attleborough on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (2pm – 4pm). No charge, all welcome for a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. This group started in October 2018 to give people a chance to meet others and have a chat. Any queries contact Mervyn Beales on 01953 454604 Attleborough Health Walks –Join the Attleborough Ramblers on their weekly walks starting at 10.30am. Below are the walks & meeting points. 7 Oct, Redgrave and Lopham Fen, Visitor Centre, IP22 2HX (4.00mls) 14 Oct, Old Buckenham Country Park, Doe Lane, NR17 1PP (4.7mls) 21 Oct, Spooner Row, Primary School, Station Road, NR18 9JR (3.75mls) 28 Oct, Hethel, Potash Lane, NR14 8EZ (4.05mls) For more info. contact Brian Lawrence on 01953 454635 or 07710 248303 More clubs / activities at our Community Centres on Pages 11 & 12 Robert Cocks Almshouses Trust – Old Buckenham (Charity No. 206796) The Robert Cocks Almshouse’s Trustees give notice that they are able to consider immediate applications for a vacant unit at the Grade II Almshouses on Old Buckenham village green. We will consider applications as follows: • Applicants must be aged 55 years or over, and can demonstrate a strong

connection to the village of Old Buckenham. • Full disclosure of the Applicants financial situation, including personal savings.

Information provided will be treated confidentially. • Occupation of a unit must be for a single person only. No pets permitted; • Residents are required to pay a Weekly Maintenance Contribution (WMC),

currently standing at £95 per week. This covers maintenance of the buildings and any refurbishment improvements the Trustees deem necessary, as well as water rates, buildings insurance, a rebate against electricity bills, a panic alarm system (where needed) and television licence for qualifying applicants.

Trustees will have absolute discretion as to whether to allocate a housing unit to any applicant, but will give priority to those considered to be in most need. In the event of more than one applicant having similar needs, preference will be given to an existing or previous resident of Old Buckenham. An Application Pack can be requested by calling Mrs Christine North on 01953 860691. Assistance completing the form can be provided if needed.

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Banham Community Centre

There is a large Sports Hall and small meeting hall (both for hire). The Social Club opens Wed & Thur from 7pm and Sun from 5pm. There is a pool table, dart board and free WiFi. Glass recycling bins and clothes bank outside. Telephone 01953 888628 to enquire about the above or hire of the halls

60’s Dances 8pm (£7.50) unless otherwise stated) Sat 5th Oct – Kenny Lee & Hustler Sat 2nd Nov – Class Act Band

Yoga Classes - Mondays 1–2.15pm in the small hall with June Roberts. Contact June on 01953 498343

Pilates Classes - Tues mornings 9.30-10.30am and Thurs evening 7-8pm in the small hall. Classes are for ladies and gents of all ages and for all levels of abilities. Beginners welcome. Contact Debbie on 07771 544549 or at mindfulmovementsforall@gmail.com.

Banham Badminton Club. New players very welcome. Mondays and Thursdays 8.30pm to 10.30pm. For experienced players and beginners alike. 1st weeks free. Contact adam@adampower.co.uk tel: 01953 660281. 1 Banham Short Mat Bowls Club meets every Monday between 2 and 5 pm.

Banham Toddler Group takes place every Monday (except bank holidays) 10am – 12 noon in the small hall. £2 per family. See our Facebook page.

Garnier Village Hall/Social Club, Eccles

Social club opening times:- Thursdays-7pm Petanque matches. Fridays- 7pm Club night Membership £1 year, children free. Local Real Ales. Hall & Bar for hire - full catering facilities (contact for booking 01953 454528) Free WiFi Internet. ‘Mixed Glass’ bottle bank available for recycling glass. Visit www.garnierhall.co.uk for information about future events.

Open music mic 1st Friday in month. Any one welcome who sings or plays an instrument

Line dance group Wed 1pm - 3pm - come along all welcome.

Flower arranging class for beginners on 1st Tuesday of the month 7 – 9pm September - December. To book contact Christine on 01953 454528 or email hewsonchristine103@gmail.com

Eccles WI - meet 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2pm. Visitors welcome Contact Jill on 01953 887413 or email jillannm1@gmail.com

Old Buckenham Church Rooms

A characterful hall available to hire (£5 per hour), with simple kitchen facilities and seating for approximately fifty. activities include Monday Mardle-1st & 3rd Monday of the month, Cubs - Monday evening, Yoga - Monday evening, Coffee and Chat (after a short communion. service) - 1st Tuesday of the month, Wine & Social Circle - Thursday evening (monthly), Fawns Toddler Group - Friday am (term time), Coffee after Church every Sun (10.30am) Contact Lydia Darrah for bookings. 01953 861360 or lydiadarrah@hotmail.co.uk

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Old Buckenham Village Hall

Mondays: Invigorate Fitness; Rainbows; Beavers Tuesdays: Zumba; Karate; Bowls. Wednesdays: Luncheon Club, Slanted Dance. Thursdays: Breckland Garden Club, Pilates, OB Players, OB WI Fridays: Yogacise; Karate. Saturdays: Special events Visit www.oldbuckenham.org.uk for more details Pilates classes every Thursday 9.30-10.30am & 10.45-11.45am. For more information email heatherormerodpilates@gmail.com Pilates Class every Thursday at 2pm – call Amanda on 07557 025513 Yogacise Class every Friday at 9.30am. No experience necessary, suitable for all ages. Contact Eileen Oliver on 01953 860664. OB Luncheon Club meets on alternate Wednesdays, 10–1pm. (See P28 for dates). Open to anyone living alone in the Six Villages (transport arranged if needed). For more information contact Bridget Burton on 01953-860241 Breckland Flower and Garden Club – meets on second Thursday of the month. All welcome. £6 visitors. Tel. 01953 454528 for further details.

Quidenham Reading Room

Quidenham Reading Room is a small, cosy, period room with many original features including a log fireplace. A 'Coffee Morning’ is held on the first Sat. of the month 10.30a.m.-12noon (excluding Jan). Occasionally, a book sale is held and seasonal gatherings of residents and families can be booked. For more information and booking contact: 01953 888604.

New Buckenham Village Hall Many groups such as badminton, kettle bells, Fitsteps, Slimming World, historical war games and Good Companions use the hall. We have exhibitions and theatrical productions. We can cater for parties & weddings. For booking phone 07469  715517  or visit www.newbuckenhamvillagehall.co.uk Pilates classes weekly Mon 9.30-10.30am & 10.30-11.30am. Wed 6.30-7.30pm & 7.30-8.30pm. Thurs 6-7pm & 7.15-8.15pm. Varied classes for all levels. For more information email heatherormerodpilates@gmail.com Dragons Martial Arts, Kung fu and Kickboxing lessons. Weekly classes on Wednesdays -Little Dragons 16.30. Adults 17:30. Contact Jamie-Lee on 01953 887991 info@jwcorenutrifit.co.uk The Good Companions - A club for the over 50s which meets on the third Thursday of the month starting at 2.30 pm. Membership is open to all from any of the villages. Annual subscription is £12 per person. Further details from Dianna on 01953 860636. See P28 for meetings & outing dates NB Silver Band – meets every Thursday, 8-10pm. All ages / abilities welcome. Bookings secretary ali.austin@tiscali.co.uk

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View from the Rectory October

Every  now and then people ask me what the church is saying about current issues like climate change, Brexit, and so on. What I find hard is the assumption that the church would have a nice one or two sentence summary of what it thinks, as if it should be a simple matter for Christians to have come to a common mind when the highest debating chamber in our land has not. It has been said that the Brexit referendum was ‘a little bit like asking whether we should paint the room green or ‘another colour’, and when the vote was, by a very close margin, ‘another colour’, thinking that the question was settled and we could go out and buy the paint.’ Even ‘Brexit’ as a word assumes it was a binary choice when in reality there are many ways of relating to the European Union. The trouble is that we are/I am often unwilling to grapple with reality when it’s complicated and much prefer a simple statement or sound byte, and of course, often, we are in fact quite good at offering summaries of complicated arguments. Just as Brexit is presented as though it’s a simple binary choice, in or out, faith in God is often presented the same way – do you believe in God, or not? It’s a simple question isn’t it? There are some who would be clear on either Yes or No, but for most, it depends on what kind of God you’re talking about and it’s not a simple question. God – an impersonal ‘force’, an invisible (imaginary?) confidant, a long absent creator, an essential life-essence infusing everything, an incomprehensible spirit of some sort, a person known only by those with special ‘sensing’ ability? I do believe in God, and there is someone who clarifies what I mean by that whose birth we celebrate in a few months time. If Brexit means Brexit, then God means God, and I encourage you to grapple with the deeper questions about him because, like Brexit, we can delay, but we’ll have to face him sooner or later. You could wind a Christian up with a question on what the church believes about Brexit or Climate Change, but the more important question you could ask would be about God �. Steve Wright

Contact details Priest in charge Rev Canon Stephen Wright 01953 887183 For Banham Rev Canon Stephen Wright 01953 887183 For Old Buckenham Rev Alistair Monkhouse 01953 860845 For New Buckenham Mrs Helen Pearson (Reader) 01953 860251 For Eccles Quid & Wilby Rev Alan Smith 01953 860550

Benefice Administrator Jill Moses jillannm1@gmail.com

01953 887413

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Services for October 2019 Sunday 6th 16th Sunday after Trinity

Banham 09.30 Parish Eucharist

Old Buckenham 09.30 Parish Eucharist

New Buckenham 11.00 Parish Eucharist

Quidenham 09.30 Morning Worship

Readings: Habbakkuk 1.1-4, 2.1-4; Psalm 37.1-9; 2 Timothy 1.1-14; Luke 17.5-10

Sunday 13th 17th Sunday after Trinity

Banham 10.30 Harvest Eucharist

Old Buckenham 08.00 09.30

Holy Communion Morning Worship

New Buckenham 18.30 Harvest evensong

Wilby 09.30 Parish Eucharist

Readings: 2 Kings 5.1-15; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2.8-15; Luke 13.22-30

Sunday 20th 18th Sunday after Trinity

Banham 09.30 Morning Worship

Old Buckenham 09.30 Parish Eucharist

New Buckenham 18.30 Evensong

Quidenham 11.00 Parish Eucharist

Readings: Genesis 32.22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3.14-4.5; Luke 18.1-8

Sunday 27th Last Sunday after Trinity

Banham 08.30 Parish Eucharist

Old Buckenham 09.30 Parish Eucharist

New Buckenham 11.00 Morning Worship

Eccles 11.00 Parish Eucharist

Readings: Eccus.35.12-17 or Jer.14.7-10,19-end; Psalm 84; 2Tim. 4.6-18; Luke 18.9-14 Communion: 10am, All Saints, Old Buckenham - 1st Tuesday of the month followed by coffee in the Church Rooms. N.B. Old Buckenham Church closed for rethatching. All services to be held in the Church Rooms until further notice

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Friends of Banham Church (FOBC) FOBC is set up to support the fabric of our historic village centrepiece. Funds are raised through events during the year and by subscriptions of only £10 per year. To join, please pick up a form from one of our events or in the Church.

New Life Church (affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance) meet at Banham Community Centre

Morning Services every Sun (except the last Sun. of each month) at 10am Evening Service on the last Sunday of each month at 6.00 pm

Everyone is welcome to join us in these services visit www.nlcbanham.org.uk or ring Jonathan Richardson on 01953 887396

Old Buckenham Methodist Church, Hargham Road hold an informal, friendly service every Sunday morning at 10.45 am. All are welcome. For more information on activities or for enquiries to hire the church for events please visit our website http://oldbuckenhammethodist.yolasite.com/ phone 01953 861207 or email oldbuckenham.methodist@aol.co.uk  

Banham Spire Lighting: Do you have an anniversary soon? A wedding or special event in your life? You can have the church spire lit up to celebrate your special day. Donations towards costs appreciated Please contact Canon Stephen Wright on 01953 887183

More details of our churches and events on www.quidenhamgroup.co.uk

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All the usual goodies (Bacon rolls, scones, cakes, hot drinks etc)

All welcome

at St. Mary’s Church, Banham. For young people over 11.

Contact Steph or Jonathan on 01953 887396

Youth Café Fridays

7.30-9.30pm (during term time)

Friday Club

Fridays 6.15–7.15pm (during term time)

For children up to 9 years. meets at Rowancroft,

Kenninghall Rd, Banham

Contact Steve and Gill Eggleton. 01953 887579

Saturday Café St Mary’s Banham

5th October 10-12noon

Messy Church in St Mary’s Banham from 4 - 6pm 6th October 3rd November A monthly fellowship for all the family with craft activities around a bible story with song and refreshment Contact Steve on 01953 887183.

Events coming up

What’s going on at Garnier Hall, Eccles? Open Mic Night on Friday 4th October. All welcome. Bar open from 7pm Sat 5th October, Amy’s Quiz Night – Bar opens from 7pm. Quiz starts at 7.45pm. There will be a raffle, £3 per person to enter, The Quiz night is to help Clare Wright and friends to fundraise for Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Foody Friday on Friday 18th October – come along to enjoy a Greek themed meal. The cost of the meal is £10 per ticket. The bar is open from 7pm with the meal at 7.45pm. Tickets available in bar or email garniersocialclub@hotmail.com AGM Trustees Committee of Village Hall,– our Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 8th October at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

Friends of Banham Church (FOBC) – Movies @ St Marys Tickets: £5.50 on the night, £5 in advance (unless otherwise stated) Buy tickets from Banham Post Office or contact David on 01953 887575. Films start at 7.45pm. Join us at the church for a pre-film meal at 7pm (£4.50 extra) Drinks and refreshments available throughout – bring your cushions!

5th October – All is True (12), In 1613 William Shakespeare retired, he still had one story to tell – his own. Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen. “Truly Powerful” The Times 2nd November - Holy Lands (15), When we have lost our way our loved ones can guide us home. Starring James Caan (Academy award nominee), Tom Hollander (Rev & Bohemian Rhapsody), Jonathan Rhys Meyers. 30th November – Yesterday (12 tbc) Everyone in the world has forgotten the Beatles. Everyone Except Jack. Great Feelgood Film, with some local filming. Starring Himesh Patel (East Enders) Lily James (Mama Mia 2) and Ed Sheeran.

MacMillan Coffee Morning in Banham A Coffee morning in aid of the work of the MacMillan Cancer Care nurses will be held on Saturday 5th October

in Banham Church from 10am to noon in conjunction with the regular monthly Saturday Church Cafe. If you are able to donate items for the bring and buy, book, produce or cake stalls please deliver these to Whitegates, Church Hill, Banham or bring them on the day. Any gifts for the raffle would also be much appreciated. Looking forward to your continued support. With thanks, Sally McGinn. (01953 888183)

Coffeemates at St Martin’s, New Buckenham Sun 13 Oct. Come to our Harvest tea in the afternoon at 5pm - supporting the work of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, Bury St Edmunds. For more information contact Susan Jowett on 01953 860929

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MacMillan Coffee Morning in Banham – A Coffee morning in aid of the work of the MacMillan Cancer Care nurses will be held on Saturday 5th October in Banham Church from 10am to noon in conjunction with the

regular monthly Saturday Church Café. If you are able to donate items for the bring and buy, book, produce or cake stall or the raffle please bring to Whitegates, Church Hill, Banham or to church on the day. Looking forward to your continued support. With thanks, Sally McGinn. (01953 888183)

NWT events coming up in New Buckenham Wednesday 9th October 10 am- 12pm-Fungi – Join us for a fungi hunt around the common with local expert Tony Leech. Meet at the car park. Friday 18th October, Friday 15th November, Friday 13th

December- work parties! 10am -3.30pm – Help us manage the scrub on the common for turtle doves and more. Tools and hot drinks provided. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather. Meet at the car park. Tuesday 17th December 7.30-9 pm – Evening talk, New Buckenham Village Hall – Common (and not so common) Wildlife. From barn owls to turtle doves, hedgehogs to watervoles this illustrated talk by Gemma Walker and Izzy Williamson (Norfolk Wildlife Trust) will introduce you to some common (and not so common) species associated with Norfolk commons. Discover the natural and unnatural history of some of the characteristic species found on Norfolk commons and learn about the new Wildlife in Common project funded by the Heritage Lottery. Includes refreshments. All events are free and there is no need to book.

Friends of Banham Church Countryside Ramble

Saturday 12th October 10am on Banham Green

Following on from the success of our earlier walk, come along and join us for a 5 mile walk along local footpaths and country lanes, followed with coffee and cakes to be enjoyed. We are meeting on Banham Village Green at 10.00am. All welcome, all ages, bring your dog along too. Sensible footwear is required and there is no charge. For more information contact David on 01953

New Buckenham Film Night: Fisherman’s Friends Come along to New Buckenham village hall on Saturday,12th October for a gentle comedy film, based on a true story, about 10 fishermen from Cornwall who land a recording deal. Tickets are on sale in Kings Stores, New Buckenham, via www.wegottickets.com or can be reserved by calling 01953 861114. Ticket price is £5 (£6 on the door). Doors will open at 7pm for bar and refreshments and ice-creams will be sold during the interval. The film will start at 7.30pm.

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Bring and Buy Sale

Sat 12th Oct OB Church Rooms, 2-4pm

Come along to our Bring and Buy Sale. There will be stalls, a raffle and refreshments. The Sale is in aid of Old Buckenham’s Monday Mardle and Luncheon Club. Everyone very welcome For more derails contact Janet Moore on 01953 452847.

Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal On Saturday 19th October at St Mary’s Church, Attleborough, 10am to 12 noon there is a fund raising event for the Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal. There will be a raffle, cakes, jams & chutneys, bric-a-brac and children’s’ books. The appeal aims to raise £800,000 to provide a dedicated breast cancer unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. More than £170,000 has been raised to date and equipment has already been purchased with funds. . Everyone welcome. For more info contact Sandra Rudd on 01953 453765. N&N Hospitals Charity Reg Charity no. 1048170 Ploughmans Lunch – Come along to a fundraising event at Bunwell Village Hall on Wednesday 30th October, 12noon - 2pm Tickets £7 per person. There will be food, drink and a raffle. The lunch is being organised by Breckland Flower Club in aid of the Norfolk Accident Rescue Services (NARS) Tickets are available from Christine (01953 454528) or Sally (01953 788712). Feline Care Christmas Chocolate Tombola - Feline Care Cat Rescue are organising a chocolate tombola on Sunday 17th November. We would appreciate any chocolaty contributions. If you can help please drop in to either of the Feline Care shops in Diss or Attleborough, or at Feline Care in East Harling before 3pm. Thank you. Feline Care Cat Rescue, Roudham Road, East Harling, NR16 2QN (01953 718529)

The NSPCC Autumn Fair is on Monday 18th November in New Buckenham Village Hall. The Fair is open between 10.00am and 2.00pm, and the cost of entrance is £3.00, which includes coffee and biscuits. There will be a variety of interesting stalls, so do come and do your Christmas shopping early. Have a lovely day out, and support the NSPCC at the same time.

Multi Charity Christmas Shop celebrating 60 years in 2019

16th October to 18th December Festive Portacabin, Millennium Plain, Norwich

Open all week 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat) and 11am-4pm (Sundays) Selling cards for more than 40 charities plus gifts, gift wrap,

traditional advent calendars and lots more. Cards  for  Good  Causes  (CFGC)  pays  the  participating  charities  at  least  70p  in  every  pound  from  card  sales.  www.cardsforcharity.co.uk  (Registered  Charity  No.249039)  

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News from Norfolk County Council Old Buckenham Pedestrian Crossing - Following a prolonged sterling effort the new pedestrian crossing on the B1077 was opened on Weds 4th September, the first day of the school term. It was clear that with four schools now on Abbey Road some crossing provision was necessary to give children and parents alike the confidence to be able to cross the busy road without having to run the gauntlet. This new facility is a major achievement for the parish. Well done to all those concerned for their work in bringing it to fruition. Life-saving defibrillators for all Norfolk’s recycling centres - All of Norfolk’s 20 recycling centres now has a newly installed defibrillator on site for the very first time. This life-saving equipment is not only set to benefit people using recycling centres but also those that live and work nearby, as these 20 new machines bring defibrillators to areas that have not had one until now. All the defibrillators are registered with the ambulance service and site staff have been trained to use them in emergency situations. The cost of the defibrillators is being funded through existing recycling centre budgets.

Stephen Askew, Member for Guiltcross Division Stephen.askew@norfolk.gov.uk Tel 01953 861481

News from Breckland District Council Attleborough Queen's Square parking trial is temporarily postponed The planned scheme to introduce a 2 hour parking limit in Attlebroough's Queens Square car park has been postponed. Breckland Council is now likely to start the trial later in the year. Brown Bin Garden Waste Collection - The garden waste service is available to Breckland residents at a cost of £46 per bin per year. Breckland aim to deliver your brown bin and your collection calendar to you within 6 working days from receipt of payment. Your bin will be emptied on a fortnightly basis.

Stephen Askew. Breckland Councillor for The Buckenhams & Banham Ward. stephen.askew@breckland.gov.uk Tel 01953 861481

Old Buckenham United Eleemosynary Charities – Allocation of Benefits 2019 - Residents of Old Buckenham in financial need can apply for an annual grant of benefit from the Old Buckenham United Eleemosynary Charities. The need may be for a long-term situation or for a more temporary problem that has occurred recently. There is no age restriction but, as will be understood, the Trustees have a duty to ensure that those receiving the annual distribution of monies reflects the aim of the Charity to support the most deserving in our village. The Trustees will review all requests received at their meeting in early November and will take into consideration other benefits currently received by applicants. Application forms will be available in the shop from the beginning and until the end of October. Fully completed forms should be returned to: Mrs Jennifer Sallnow, Arianne, Attleborough Road, Old Buckenham, NR17 1RF (Tel 860166). Present beneficiaries need not re-apply. Last date for applications to be with the Charities is Friday 1 November.

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Banham Parish Council, keeping you informed

All Councillors are back from their August break, ready and willing for action. The meeting on 4th September was well attended and Councillors heard that work on the church path will start in early October. A new contractor was hired in August to cut the grass and so far has done a splendid job, as complimentary comments from residents attest to. The long running application to build 43 houses on a green field site in Kenninghall Road was reignited with plans of the houses. This was unanimously

recommended for refusal by the Parish Council, as the designs are without character, out of keeping with nearby dwellings and the gardens are too small. An application for change of use of three agricultural buildings at Hunts Corner into five houses was similarly recommended for refusal by the Parish Council, as the area is too small, the original buildings would have to be demolished and the access road is a single, rough, unsurfaced track, with no possibility of widening it. Since then, prior permission has been refused. Another application for Outline Planning permission for access to a green field site, near a sharp bend in Mill Road, to build 5 houses with access for 10 vehicles, was also recommended for refusal, as a traffic hazard, especially to the pupils of Acorn Park School and as over development, being outside of the settlement boundary and a fair distance from amenities. There are also concerns that planned access to the remainder of the field could lead to further applications to build. Just a reminder, if you spot any potholes or other road defects, just contact me and I'll report it for you. Geraldine, Parish Clerk, 01953 887327 or banhamclerk@outlook.com

Banham Community Centre – The Community Centre held two dances last month and managed to make a small profit for the centre. The second dance was a fund-raising event for Priscilla Bacon Lodge. The Centre helped the family and band members of “The Encores” to stage the event and was able to donate £1820 to the Lodge which is a specialist palliative care centre in Norwich. Almost 200 people attended what was a very enjoyable evening. We are actively seeking some volunteers to join the Banham Community Centre as committee members to become involved in planning events and activities for local residents. For example we are interested in putting up a notice board in the village to display activities. We also need some assistance to update the website so any one with I T skills would be appreciated. The committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month (next one 16th October). If you are interested in getting involved please come along. Contact Brian on 01953 887008 to find out more.

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Public Transport from our villages - update The weekday bus to and from Norwich now has some stops at both City College and Thorpe Road rail station. You can catch a bus daily from Banham, Old Buckenham and New Buckenham to arrive at the college at 8am and to leave the college at 4.27pm. Also you can catch a bus to arrive at Norwich rail station at 10.45am and to return from the station at 1.13, 4.30 and 5.43pm. There is also a bus during school term time which goes through Banham to Diss High School in the morning and returns at the end of the school day in the afternoon (see timetables on Page 26 for more details of both these bus routes). Are you making use of the Flexibus? You can book this bus to take you to Attleborough, Diss or Thetford. As long as you book by the day before, a pick up point and time will be arranged for the outward and return journey - very useful for shopping trips and health appointments as well as social activities like meeting friends, library and sports centre visits. You can even use Flexibus to make onward connections to Norwich, London and beyond. The phone contact is 0300 123 11 45. Find out more at www.norfolk.gov.uk/flexibus . You can catch a limited train service from Eccles Road station to both Wymondham and Norwich. There are two trains every morning (Monday to Saturday) as well as two trains returning from Norwich in the afternoon (see timetable on Page 26).

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More than 500 new houses. But where? And can Biz Bods benefit?

A fabulous charity offer from Goff Petroleum. Check it out! Last minute advice on how to prepare for Brexit if you are an

importer/exporter. AND….the another nail-biting episode of the Mobile Phone

Mast Mystery…This month: Juliet, Juliet, wherefore art thou, Juliet? (or is this a repeat?!)

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Mobile Library Service – October visits (15-20 mins unless otherwise stated) Route CEN516 Friday 25th Old Buckenham 10.00 The Sun 10.25 St Andrew’s Close 10.50 Hargham Rd 11.15 Fen Street 14.35 -15.40 Abbey Rd Banham 11.40-12.10 Dam Brigg (Haugh Rd bungalows) New Buckenham 13.20-14.30 Chapel St. 15.45 Market Place Route CEN318 Wednesday 2nd and 30th Banham 15.20-16.00 Apple Close 16.05-16.30 The Green 16.35-17.05 Mill Road Route CEN521 Friday 11th Quidenham 11.20 ex. Post Office 12.15 St Edmunds Lodge

Local Bus Services Konectbus 5A/5C Semence Coaches SE1 Outward Mondays to Fridays Outward Sat Banham, adj sch 0659 0929 OB, adj. Green 0909 OB, adj Green 0708 0936 NB, opp Green 0916 NB, adj Green 0711 0941 Banham, opp sch 0923 Norwich, City College 0803 Quid, opp Home Fm 0933 Norwich, St Stephens 0810 1038 -- -- Norwich, Rail Station 1045 Diss, adj Bus Station 1005 Return Mondays to Fridays Return Sat Norwich, Rail Station 1313 1613 1743 Diss, adj Bus Station 1200 Norwich, St Stephens 1322 1622 1752 -- -- Norwich, City College 1627 Quid, adj Home Fm 1229 NB, opp Green 1413 1718 1843 Banham, adj sch 1239 OB, opp Green 1417 1722 1847 NB, adj Green 1246 Banham, opp sch 1421 1726 1851 OB, opp Green 1253 Flexibus – book your journey (by 3pm the day before) - 0300 1231145 Concessionary travel for O.A.Ps – apply for free bus travel pass – 0344 800 8020 Coach Services 371 East Harling--Banham--Diss High School Outward – Norfolk school days only Return – Norfolk school days only East Harling 0750 Diss High School 1520 Banham* 0801 Banham* 1530 Diss High School 0825 East Harling 1550 *Bus stops opp. or adj. to Zoo, Greys Manor, school and phone box Bus also stops in Kenninghall, Winfarthing and Shelfhanger

Local Train Times between Norwich and Eccles Road Greater Anglia (Cambridge, Ely and Norwich line) Outward Mon - Sat Return Mon - Fri Saturday Eccles Road 0657 0759* Norwich 1548 1735 1535 1738 Wymondham 0711 0816 Wymondham 1747 1547 1747 Norwich 0726 0830 Eccles Road 1610 1759 1559 1759 All trains stop at Attleborough * Stops at Spooner Row on request

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Diary of regular events October Tue 1 10-12 Coffee & Chat O.B. Church Rooms Tue 1 11-12 Coffee Morning Walnut Tree, K Rd, Banham Wed 2 10-1pm Luncheon Club O.B. Village Hall Fri 4 6.15-7.15 Friday Club Rowancroft, K. Rd. Banham Fri 4 7.30-9 30 Youth Café Banham Church Sat 5 10-12 Saturday Cafe Banham Church Sat 5 10.30- 12 Coffee Morning Reading Room Quid. Sat 5 8pm 60’s dance Banham C.C. Sun 6 2-6pm War Games O.B. Village Hall Tue 8 2pm Eccles Women’s Institute Garnier Hall, Eccles Thu 10 2pm Breckland Flower Club O.B. Village Hall Thu 10 7.45pm O.B. Wine & Social Club O.B. Church Rooms Fri 11 6.15-7.15 Friday Club Rowancroft, K. Rd. Banham Fri 11 7.30-9 30 Youth Café Banham Church Wed 16 10-1pm Luncheon Club O.B. Village Hall Wed 16 7.30pm Att. & Dist. Gardening Club Att. Primary School Thu 17 2.30pm Good Companions N.B. Village Hall Fri 18 6.15-7.15 Friday Club Rowancroft, K. Rd. Banham Fri 18 7.30-9 30 Youth Café Banham Church Thu 24 7.30pm O.B. Women’s Institute O.B Village Hall Sat 26 8 - 12.30 Lopham Farmers Market Village Hall, North Lopham Wed 30 10-1pm Luncheon Club O.B. Village Hall

Key C.C. – Community Centre O.B. – Old Buckenham Quid – Quidenham N.B. – New Buckenham Att. – Attleborough K – Kenninghall

The Six Villages Newsletter is online at www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/sixvillages. Listings are free. Email Paul Girling at paul@greystokegraphics.co.uk or 07584 000442 Do you have difficulty reading the small print in the Newsletter? - To obtain a copy in larger print contact Wendy on 01953 888165 or sixvillagesnews@yahoo.com Do you need leaflets printed? - 25 or more, black and white A4 (two A5 leaflets fit on an A4 sheet!). A contribution towards costs appreciated. Get in touch with our editing team if you are interested.

Do you want to apply for a grant? The committee have prepared a simple application form to give them details of what you would like funding for. Request this form by emailing sixvillagesnews@yahoo.com or contacting Sally McGinn (01953 888183)

Supporting local community initiatives. Helping maintain community facilities

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