Swaffham Newsletter

Sporle Afternoon WI
November’s meeting, our AGM, was a
good afternoon. First we had a lovely
flower arrangement demonstration
– with beautiful flowers and lucky winners of the
arrangements. After tea and cake, an important part
of any WI afternoon, the AGM business went smoothly
with the “new committee” in place to take us into the
New Year. At time of writing we have not had our last
meeting of 2018 – Christmas Lunch - which is sure to be
a joyous occasion. 2019’s programme looks varied and
interesting covering such topics as tourism, working
dogs and one of our members reliving her memories of
a turbulent time, to mention just a few.
Our 1st meeting of the New Year is on Tuesday 15th
January 2019 – when our yearly subscription is due.
Sporle Afternoon WI each 3rd Tuesday of the month
l.45pm – 4pm – guests always welcome.
Highway problems
Highway problems should be reported to Norfolk
County Council: Tel. 0344 800 8020.
Give the location of the problem and a telephone
number where further information can be obtained.
Faulty street lights can be reported at the Town Hall
during office hours or by telephoning Norfolk County
Council 0344 800 8020. Reports should give a precise
location of the light and the number on the column.
Alternatively visit www.norfolk.gov.uk.
Search: Street Lights/Pot Holes
Discover Blakeney Rowing Club
Blakeney Rowing Club is a friendly, active club of just
over fifty active rowers of all ages. There are two St
Ayles Skiffs – Hoi Larntan and Bluejacket – and these
have been built by club members with both social
and competitive rowing in mind. Usual outings are
towards Blakeney Point in the summer and across the
peaceful Norfolk Broads during the winter. There is
always a refreshment stop in beautiful surroundings
and conversation always sparkles across the water.
The boats are in frequent use with two or more
outings each week. Recently, twelve rowers travelled
the length of the Caledonian Canal in Bluejacket, ably
assisted by the crew of the canal barge Ros Crana.
What a great adventure! If you are interested in social
rowing, racing, or simply trying a new activity in the
New Year, browse some excellent action photographs
and further information on the club website at
crablakeney.wordpress.com to gain a full impression
of all aspects of club life. Alternatively, contact Tom on
01263-761570 to arrange an outing. Life jackets and full
instruction will be provided. You are allowed three free
rows before deciding whether to join and no previous
experience is necessary. Safety-aware, experienced
rowers will always be present. What are you waiting
for? Find out more today.
Barry Howes.
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Wissey U3A
There was no Speaker at the monthly
meeting on 6th December, instead
members indulged themselves with
a choice of mulled wine or Prosecco, cheese straws and
mince pies, tea, coffee and biscuits. A ‘Brain-teaser’ was
provided to amuse members until the Great Dunham
Hand-bell Ringers treated members to a selection of
extremely pleasant sounding carols. The Bell Ringers were
then followed by ‘Timescape’: a duo from Fakenham who
sang a variety of Christmas songs from the 1940’s and
1950’s.
The Speaker on 3rd January will be Robert Ferguson who
will talk about the ‘Fight for Africa’ and endangered species
such as rhinoceroses. ‘Wildlife Photography’ will be the
subject of a presentation by David Mason on 7th February.
The meeting on 4th April will be given by a representative
of the Nat West Bank entitled ‘Friends against Scams’. This
will be a presentation in conjunction with Norfolk Trading
Standards and the Police.
Wissey U3A members concluded their visits to Norwich
on 3rd December to see a re-enactment about the trial
of Suffragette Miriam Pratt in Norwich Castle. A visit to
the Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is to be
arranged for early 2019.
The Croquet group will hopefully re-start in 2019 with a
new leader taking charge. The Great Dunham Hand-bell
Ringers obviously inspired those interested in joining
a proposed new group since a list for interest was filled
almost immediately. The new group should be up and
ringing early in the New Year! A list for interest in ‘Line
Dancing’ was well supported so a Line Dancing group may
also take shape early in 2019.
By the time this Newsletter is edited, printed and
distributed, 61 members of the Wissey U3A will have
already enjoyed a delicious Christmas Lunch in The Pedlar
Suite of the George Hotel, Swaffham.
If you have a hobby or pastime which you would like to
share with others why not make enquires about joining
the Wissey U3A. Group leaders only need an interest in
a subject and be prepared to share their knowledge with
other like-minded members. There are currently 335
members who take part in a wide variety of activities such
as Meditation, Pub Lunches, Rambling, Table Tennis and
Ten-pin Bowling. The Science & Technology group are
liaising with the UEA on a project studying ‘Sleep, Genes
and Memory’ which could find a relationship between
sleep and the risk of Alzheimer’s.
The U3A is an international movement whose aims are
the education of retired members of the Community
or those in their ‘Third Age' of life. U3A membership is
open to any individual who by definition is not in full-time
gainful employment, so anyone working ‘part-time’ can
also apply for membership. Monthly meetings are held at
Holme Hale’s Pavilion on the first Thursday of the month
from 09.45 until 12.00 mid-day.
For more information about the U3A movement, go to
www.u3a.org.uk or visit the Wissey Homepage at www.
u3asites.org.uk/wissey. Annual membership of the Wissey
U3A is usually £10 but is currently only £7 until April 2019.
Iceni Youth Clubs
Youthie:
8 years to year 6 Mondays 5:30pm – 7:00pm .
Youth Voice:
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of each month
Youthie Plus:
Years 6, 7 and 8 Thursdays - 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Youthie Hub:
Year 9 to 19 years Thursdays - 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Staff are happy to give information, guidance and
advice. Call us for further details on: 07772 852 284
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iceniyoungpeople
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