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<strong>Swaffham</strong> in Bloom<br />
On 12th September 2018 the Anglia in Bloom awards<br />
took place and awarded <strong>Swaffham</strong> a Silver Gilt award<br />
for their entry in this year's competition. Areas that<br />
received specific praise included the development<br />
of the community garden on the Campingland,<br />
the hare trail and the planted hay cart display in<br />
Plowright Place. Suffield Court won the award for<br />
best Sheltered Housing Garden, so congratulations<br />
to them for their continued hard work in making<br />
their gardens such a haven for residents.<br />
On 3rd October residents celebrated their win with<br />
a short ceremony where they were presented with<br />
their award, which consisted of a framed certificate<br />
and a handmade, engraved wooden bowl. Chris<br />
Rainbow, Mayor of Suffield Court, thanked all the<br />
residents for their support with a special mention<br />
for Dennis, Tom and Peter for going the extra mile.<br />
Funeral Services Dedication Service<br />
Local dignitaries came together with the <strong>Swaffham</strong><br />
community, for the dedication service of the East of<br />
England Co-op Funeral Services’ Chapel of Rest on<br />
the Market Place on Friday 28 September.<br />
Mayor of <strong>Swaffham</strong> Colin Houghton attended the<br />
open event, with a dedication service and blessing<br />
led by Reverend Janet Allen. Taking place on the<br />
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, the branch also<br />
raised funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.<br />
Local Funeral Co-ordinator Christine Johnson, said:<br />
“It was lovely to welcome people to join us for the<br />
special service, whilst also supporting such a worthy<br />
cause. Since opening our doors earlier this year, I<br />
have been welcomed into the community and feel<br />
privileged to have been trusted to support local<br />
people in their time of need.”<br />
Photo: Cllr Brenda Bowler presents the bowl to Chris Rainbow,.<br />
Also present were Sarah Green from Iceni Partnership, who<br />
designed the Anglia in Bloom portfolio for <strong>Swaffham</strong>, and<br />
Richard Bishop Clerk for <strong>Swaffham</strong> Town Council.<br />
Children’s Centres Consultation<br />
The current contracts for children’s centres were<br />
originally awarded in 2011 and come to an end<br />
next year. Norfolk County Council wants to use this<br />
opportunity to create a new service that is consistent<br />
across the county and meets the needs of today’s<br />
families. The review of the role played by Norfolk’s<br />
Children’s Centres has been a long time coming,<br />
mid-way through September Norfolk County Council<br />
launched an eight-week consultation into proposals<br />
for the new service, changing how early childhood<br />
services are delivered to children aged 0-5 and their<br />
families. The proposed service would bring the<br />
services out of the buildings and into the community,<br />
to the children and families who need them the<br />
most while making it easier for families to access the<br />
information and advice they need, through providing<br />
better joined up online and digital services.<br />
The review does mean 465 of Norfolk’s 53 children’s<br />
centres could be closed but the service, will be<br />
protected. The service is what matters here not the<br />
building it is delivered from. As your County Councillor<br />
I want to make sure the Council get this right, so<br />
please take the time to complete the consultation<br />
which runs until November 9 and is available online<br />
at www.norfolk.gov.uk/childrenscentres.<br />
Any questions please email ed.colman.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk<br />
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