Swaffham Newsletter

Upcoming Events
An Evening of Clairvoyance
With mediums - Penny Francis and David Schiesser. Friday 1st June, 7.30 - 10pm at
the Community Centre, Swaffham. £6 pp on the door. A raffle will be held on the
night. All proceeds to our nominated charity of the year - The Swaffham Hospital
League of Friends.
Necton Primary School Summer Fair
Sat 9th June, 11.30am - 2pm. BBQ, inflatables, stalls, tombola, face painting, raffle,
refreshments, games, petting corner, tractors. If you’d like a stall contact Peter on
07780 743914 or nectonfosa@hotmail.co.uk. This event is run by Necton FOSA reg
charity number 1080389.
Open Farm Sunday Event
On 10th June, 11am – 4pm. Bring the family along to the farming industry’s annual
open day, it’s a fantastic chance to discover real farming at first hand and see how
food is produced. Free entry. Soigne Farm, Tumbleyhill Road, West Acre, PE32 1UH.
Breckland Older People’s Forum
At the Community Centre on 12th June, around lunchtime. We will tell you what we
do, and how we can be a voice for older people. We hope to have the NCC SCAMS
officer present, to help us understand how to avoid or deal with SCAMS, on our
doorstep, via the internet, or the phone etc. All are welcome! Further details from
the Secretary at brecklandbopf@gmail.com
Necton Village Yard Sale
Saturday June 16th, 9am to 1pm. Maps of participating stalls will be available from
Necton Primary School from 8.30am along with hot drinks, cakes and bacon/egg
sandwiches. Stalls cost £6 each. If you’d like to be included on the map, pick up a
form from the school office or contact Emma on 07928 581050. Completed forms
to be returned to the school office with payment of £6 by Monday June 11th.
Necton Friends of the School Association - registered charity 1080389.
All Saints Painters Annual Exhibition
The All Saints Painters hold their Annual Exhibition in Stoke Ferry Church PE33 9SF
from June 16th until July 1st 2018. Artists:Toni Arthur Hay, Isobel Bartholomew,
Patsy Hood, Frank Logan, Sheila O’Brien, Hilary Sherrington and Anne Wormack.
Parking, disabled access and free admission. Contact Patsy Hood 01366 727582
Desert Rats Memorial Day Celebration
Sunday 17th June, 10.30 am to 3.30pm, High Ash, Thetford Forest IP26 5BZ.
Various stalls, military vehicles, marching band, 40s singers, food and drink and
more. For more info contact Debbie on 01366 347316 or desert-rats-event@tesco.net.
The West Acre Village Fete
Saturday 23rd June. 1pm - 4pm, in the lovely grounds at Abbey House (behind
the Church). £1 adults, 50p children 5-16 years. Welly wanging, duck racing, rifle
shooting competition, nail bashing game, coconut shy, human fruit machine,
bowling for the pig, tombola, art\crafts and West Acre Garden plant stalls + raffle,
bar, BBQ, Trout and tea & cake stall. Charity No. 1163696.
Ashill & Holme Hale Garden Club Annual Flower Show
Sunday June 24th 2017, Holme Hale Pavilion. Open to the public 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
14 classes of entry, including flower arrangements, single flower displays and pot
plants; homemade cakes, crafts and photography. 12 cups and trophies to be won
Best in Show cup and prize.
Grimes Graves Stone-Age Flint Mines
If you are an English Heritage member, please join us on 27th June for a tour of the
rarely opened Greenwell mine shaft - for details, please visit http://www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/
Alternatively, if you are a member or not, and
you have a group of 10 or more, contact us at Grimes Graves on 01842 810656 to
discuss how we could tailor a tour for you.
Westacre Theatre
www.westacretheatre.com 01760 755800
Lit Fest 2018: Day of creative workshops for young people - DEBRA EDWARDS
shows how to make posters and ANDREW BICKERTON encourages the making of
beautiful concertina books. Sat 23 June morning and afternoon - entirely free but
essential that you book your little person’s place.
Lit Fest 2018: THREE’S COMPANY whisk you away on a literary tour of our beloved
Norfolk in BRECKS TO BROADS. Sat 23 June 7pm £10
Lit Fest 2018: Meet two authors: CHARLOTTE PATON researches historical
characters; this talk is on Walter Dexter and Frederick Rolfe. WILL STEBBINGS recalls
West Norfolk in the 1960s and ‘70s. Sun 24 June 2:30pm £15 includes tea.
Wednesday Films: all at 2pm for £8. THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING
MISSOURI (2018) [15] on 6 June. DARKEST HOUR (2017) [PG] on 13 June. THE
POST (2017) [12A] on 20 June. THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017) [15] on 27 June.
Friday Film: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN on 8 June with cocktail and supper at 7pm
and film at 8pm. £20 for film and food.
Regular Meetings & Events
MONDAY
1st Swaffham Scouts 7-9 at Cockley Cley, Iceni Village, Scout Hut.
For ages 10 1/2 -14. New recruits welcome. Boys or girls. Contact Paul
07711761364. Paul@1stswaffhamscouts.org.uk
Argentine Tango
Ballroom and Latin Dance with Emma. Convent of the Sacred Heart School,Mangate
Street, Swaffham. 7.30-9.30pm £12 per person. Tel: 07812 212117
Art Class at The Old Art Room 93 Market Place. Techniques,
Tips, Inspiration in a modern equipped Art Studio. 10am until 12.15 £10
Tel.01760 337181 je.clark176@btinternet.com
Central Norfolk Dog Training Club Upstairs in Church Rooms,
Campingland. 4 classes available, from puppies to intermediate.Tel: Chris 07745 892417
Citizens Advice Swaffham Community Centre, 10am until 12:30pm
Kickboxing Club Juniors 5+ 5pm – 6pm, Inters 6-7pm, Adults 7pm –
8.30pm Plowright Place. Call Trevor on 07585707196
The Phoenix Singers rehearse each week in the Methodist Church Hall
at 7:30pm. New members welcome. Contact Marion 01760 724 473
Playdayz – Parent/toddler group Sacred Heart School 9.30-
11.30am term time only. £1 per session/per family (includes a snack)
Contact: Tor Howman 07854 736 920
Rotary Club of Swaffham Meets at The George Hotel - 1st Monday of
the month, 12:45 for 1pm, other Mondays 7 for 7:30pm. Tel Claire Dunne 722504
Seniors Keep Fit 6.15pm at Stanley’s, Lynn Road Tel Gemma on 07702
197994/07425 607667
Swaffham 1894 Squadron Air Training Corps 7.00 - 9.30pm.
TA Centre, Sporle Road, Swaffham. Ages 13 to 18 years. Tel: 01760724617
Swaffham History Group 2nd Monday, 2 – 4pm, Swaffham Museum.
New members always welcome – no charge. Tel 01760 724470
Swaffham Lions Meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at Swaffham
Assembly Rooms,7:30pm. All welcome. Contact Peter Young 01760 724120
Swaffham Players every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30pm Baptist
Church, Swaffham. If you are interested in joining a fabulous team please
come along but call Marcie on 07867943102 to ensure we are in rehearsal
Junior Snooker & Billiards 4-7pm @ The Norfolk Snooker Academy,
West Acre 01760 755337 for details and to book, 9 -16 years
TOSH community drama group meets 7.30pm Monday & Wednesday
at the Church Rooms, Campingland All ages welcome. More details Fiona
07768211087
Youthie 5:30 – 7pm, Swaffham Community Centre. For ages 8 to 11.
Free entry. Contact sally@iceni.info 07772 852284 / 01760 722800
TUESDAY
1st Swaffham Beavers 1st Swaffham Beavers 5 - 6.15 at Cockley
Cley Iceni Village Scout Hut. For boys and girls ages 6 - 8 . New recruits
welcome. Contact Paul 07711761364 Paul@1stswaffhamscouts.org.uk
1st Swaffham Cubs 1st Swaffham Cubs 6.30-8pm at Cockley Cley,
Iceni Village, Scout Hut. For ages 8-10 1/2. New recruits welcome. Boys
or Girls. Contact Hayley 07516095019. Akela@1stswaffhamscouts.org.uk
Swaffham Army Cadets TA Centre, Sporle Rd 7.30-9.30pm. Ages 12 – 18.
www.norfolkacf.org 2907pea@armymail.mod.uk 07899 189 973 The
Art Studio Modern Art Evening Classes By Peter Henry PGCE, BA.
Tuesdays 7-9pm Church Rooms, Campingland. Refreshments. Adults/all
abilitiesEmail: salsum06@aol.com/01760 720540
Swaffham Bridge Club The Church Rooms,Church of Our Lady of Pity
31, Station Street. Swaffham PE37 7HP 6.30pm for 6.45pm. Sue 01328 701545
Swaffham Carpet Bowls Community Centre. 2 hours from 2pm for £2.
Tea & biscuits inc. Call Alan on 01760 723 910
Child Health Clinic at Swaffham Children Centre. 01760 721101 1st Tuesday
monthly 1.15 - 2.45pm run by local Health Visiting Team
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Coffee Morning, third Tuesday
at 10:15am. Methodist Hall, London Street. Tel: David Moore 01760 723740
CAMEO Coffee 10am-noon. ‘Come And Meet Each Other’. Free tea, coffee
& hot chocolate in a relaxed cafe style setting. Discovery Hour: 10am - 11am.
Looking at and discussing a small bible passage. Oasis Centre 01760 723 175
Crafts, Textiles and Dressmaking at The Old Art Room
93 Market Place. Techniques, Tips, Inspiration in a modern equipped Art
&Textile Studio. 10am until 12.15 and 12.30 until 2.45 £9 Tel.01760 337181
Jump, Jive & Swing Swaffham Community Centre, 7.45pm. Classes
8pm until 9.45pm with social dancing until 10.30pm. www.jumpjiveswing.com
Mamma Munay (Mother Love) - antenatal classes on alternate Tuesday
afternoons at The Green Parrot. …all welcome at all stages of your pregnancy.
Booking essential on 01760 724704 or Anne 07469243052
Pickenhams’ WI 2nd Tuesday 2pm St Andrew’s Church (not August)
PROBUS Club of Swaffham Meet second Tues of the month for lunch at the
George Hotel, 12.30 for 1pm. Rod Goddard 01760 722 834 rodgoddard@hotmail.com
Rainbow Community Choir 7.30-9.30pm. Swaffham Community
Centre. Interested in joining us? 01760 336 313 rainbowcommunitychoir.org.uk
Royal British Legion, Swaffham & District Branch 8pm, 3rd
Tuesday Swaffham Conservative Club. Tel: David Thorogood 01760622751
The Royal Elizabethan Lodge Meets alternate Tuesdays, 8pm in the
Conservative Club. Tel: W Rogers 01760 720632 or S Trattle 01760 721760
Swaffham Rugby Football Club Tuesday Seniors Training 7:30 - 9
Seniors Keep Fit 3pm See Monday’s Senior’s Keep Fit
Stitch, Mardle and Mend A group of keen crafters covering Patchwork,
Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch etc 7-9pm, £1. Tel Adrienne 01760 336268
Slimming World Conservative Club, 10am. Swaffham Asssembly
Rooms 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Edyta 07428 516814
Sporle WI 3rd Tuesday, 1.45pm ready for our speaker at 2pm. For any further
information please ring Celia on 01362 687316
Swaffham St John Ambulance Cadets 7.15pm until 8.45pm,10 to
17 year olds. Natalie Rudd on 07771620634/natalie.rudd@btinternet.com
Taekwondo 6:30 - 7:30pm Swaffham Community Centre 01760336044
Tai Chi beginners welcome East Dereham at 10am 01760723102
Swaffham Wellbeing Group Are you feeling low, or recovering from ill
health? Just want to meet other people? Make new friends at Community Centre,
every Tuesday 10.30 – 1.00. Contact Family Action. Tel: 01760 725801
Swaffham Market (Morning) WI Second Tuesday of every Month, 10.30am
Assembly Rooms. Ladies over 18 welcome. Meg Dorling: 01760 722139 meg_dorling@msn.com
West Acre Carpet Bowls Club West Acre Village Hall, 2 - 4pm. £2 per
session. Equipment and refreshments provided – all welcome. Tel: Belinda
01760 755184 or Betty 01760 755235 Email: belindabush@hotmail.com
Women’s Section Royal British Legion At Valentine Barker Court,
2nd Tues at 2.30pm. Tel: Frances 01760 724445 or Iris 01760 721430
Weight Watchers 5:30-6.30pm Swaffham Community Centre.
Nikki 07970316054
Yoga Gt Dunham Village Hall, 10 -11:30am, £6.50 Tel: 01603 478456
Yoga Necton Community Centre £7 2-3:30 Tuesdays Jayne 07544974342
Yoga 10.30-12.00 Green Britain Centre, Swaffham. £7 per class. Contact
Jayne on: 07544974342 or email: greenwillowyoga@outlook.com
Zumba With Becks Swaffham Assembly Rooms 7-8pm bectuff@hotmail.co.uk £5
WEDNESDAY
1st Swaffham Rainbows Term time only, 17:00-18:00 Swaffham
Infant School. Girls aged 5 to 7 yrs. Tracey Clements 07770236689
2nd Swaffham Brownies Term time only, 18:00-19:30. Meeting at
Swaffham First School. Girls aged 7 to 10 yrs invited to join. Contact Clare
Smith 07917468057 or Chrissie Brown 07970104771.
Swaffham 1894 Squadron Air Training Corps 7:00-9:30pm.
TA Centre, Sporle Road, Swaffham. Ages 12 (yr8) to 18 years. Tel: 01760724617
Alzheimer`s Society Dementia Café first Wednesday every month
from 10am-12noon. Swaffham Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Swaffham.
Support, information and social activity.Refreshments provided. 01603 763556
Arts Lounge beginners/refreshers art classes Wednesday,
Thursday & Friday 10-1pm or 1.30-4.30pm, £25 per session Call 01760 723624
Bingo First Wednesday of every month, Holme Hale Pavilion. Eyes
down 7:30pm. Cash prizes. Tel: June Hewing 01760 441327
Bingo Swaffham Conservative Club 7:00 – 9:00pm (eyes down for
7:30). Non-members 30p entry.
Swaffham Camera Club 1st and 3rd Weds of every month, 7 for 7:30pm
at Lydney House, Norwich Road. All abilities welcome! Steve Ward 01366 328567
Creative Textile Certificate 10 Week Course at The Old Art Room, 93
Market Place Swaffham. Tel Jane 01760 337181
Dementia Café Free cafe offering support, information for those living with
dementia and their families/carers. Free refreshments. Assembly Rooms. 01603 763 556
Swaffham Evening WI Church Rooms, Campingland. 1st Wed 7.30pm
Telephone Fiona Walker on 01760 722879.
Healing Rooms The Oasis Centre, Cley Road 11am - 12noon. Book a
session to experience the healing power of Jesus. Tel: 01760 723175
Henchmans Henchmans Junior Magic the Gathering, trading card game,
for 8-11 year olds from 5pm - 6.30pm. Free intro packs for beginners. All
welcome. £2 per person, first session free. 13 Station Street, Swaffham PE37 7LL.
Henchman’s Magic the Gathering Standard Showdown 7pm.
The Swaffham and District Branch of the Labour Party
meets in the Community Centre at 7.30 pm, first Weds of the month.
Stitch, Mardle and Mend A group of keen crafters covering
Patchwork, Knitting, Crochet etc. From 10am at Market Cross Inn, Swaffham.
Oasis Wednesday Worship: 10am - 11am. Worship and prayer
Acrylic/Oil painting workshops
Arts Lounge Gallery Studio, 15 Market Place Swaffham are on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Two sessions each day, 0930-1230
or 1pm-4pm, £30 per session includes all equipment, materials and
refreshments. Call 01760 723624 to book.
Swaffham Veterans Snooker Group (60+) 10am-1pm at West
Acre Village Hall, PE32 1TQ. £3 per player. Call Phillip on 01760 755337
St. John Ambulance - Swaffham (Adults) Every Wednesday
7.30pm - 9.30pm First Aid training 18 years upwards. 07900927233
Swaffham & Watton Club for the Visually Impaired
Swaffham Community Centre 4th Wed (except August) 1.30-3.30pm £3.
01603 629558
Tai Chi beginners class 10am Swaffham Community Centre
01760723102
TOSH community drama group meets 7.30pm Monday &
Wednesday at the Church Rooms, Campingland All ages welcome.
More details Fiona 07768211087
Whist Drive Bradenham Village Hall, 7:30pm. All welcome. 01760 440038.£3
Youth Café 7:30 – 8:30pm, Swaffham Community Centre. For ages
13 – 18.
THURSDAY
Acrylic/Oil painting workshops
Arts Lounge Gallery Studio, 15 Market Place Swaffham are on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Two sessions each day, 0930-1230
or 1pm-4pm, £30 per session includes all equipment, materials and
refreshments. Call 01760 723624 to book.
Beachamwell WI 1st Thursday 7.30pm. New members or visitors
always welcome. Contact Maggie 01366 327023 or Helen 01366 328589
Swaffham Bridge Club See Tues for details. 6.30pm for 6.45pm
start except for the first Thursday in the month 2pm to 6pm
Crafts, Textiles and Dressmaking at The Old Art Room
93 Market Place. Techniques, Tips, Inspiration in a modern equipped
Art &Textile Studio. 10am until 12.15 and 12.30 until 2.45 £9 Tel.01760
337181
Happidojo Marham Judo Club Sandringham Centre, Marham,
PE33 9NP 3-4yrs 5.20-6 Fun & Games,5-7yrs:6-7pm, 8-16yrs:7-8pm. Adv.
Juniors, Seniors 17+ : 8-9.30pm FIRST LESSON FREE. Then 3-4yrs £2, 5-12yrs-
£3. 13-16yrs -£1.00. 17+ - £3.50. Colin McCallum. 07905278857 or www.
happidojomarhamjudoclub.btckco.uk
Henchmans Board games. £2.50 per person. 7-11pm. Henchmans, 13
Station Street, Swaffham. 01760 788427. New players always welcome
(over 18)
Holme Hale Carpet Bowls Every Thursday 7-9pm, Holme Hale
Community Hall. No experience or equipment needed. £2
Iceni Stitchers Ladies group meeting on 3rd Thursday of the month
at Swaffham Community Centre, 1.30 - 4.30pm. Kate Davies 01760
622254
Kickboxing Club Juniors 5+ 5pm – 6pm, Inters 6-7pm, Adults 7pm
– 8.30pm Plowright Place. Call Trevor on 07585707196
Kirtan for Health
Relax and enjoy the meditative benefits whilst singing/chanting
beautiful songs and ancient mantras. Sessions every other Thursday.
£6 including refreshments. For details contact Chris on 07957 405823
or chrissywillis57@yahoo.co.uk
Free Lipreading Classes for people with an acquired hearing
loss. Thursday’s at 10 am to noon in the Catholic Church Rooms, 31
Station Road, Swaffham. Contact Hayley at lipreadingwithhayley@
gmail.com
RAF Marham Food and Craft Market 1st Thursday 12am to
5 pm. Sandringham Centre Upper Marham PE33 9NP (Behind Spar)
07766 078123
Mothers’ Union
The Swaffham branch of the Mothers’ Union – the largest organisation
within the Church of England – usually meets on the 2nd Thursday
of the month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 14th June
in the Church Rooms, The Campinglands, beginning at 10.00am.
when the speaker will be Mr Keith Balich on the topic of ‘Town Pastors’.
Enquiries to Anne 336328
Swaffham Lioness Club First Thurs of every month, 7.30pm in
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Church rooms, Station St., Swaffham. Enjoy
friendship whilst serving the community. All ladies welcome. Tel:
01760 723377
Pilates 3 – 4pm, Swaffham Community Centre. Call Di Graham –
01328 851970 – before your first session.
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