Swaffham Newsletter

June 2019 

SWAFFHAM 

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Contents 

4 Upcoming Events / Regular Events 

7 School Speak 

9 Church News 

11 Merle Boddy Centre 

12 Swaffham & District Lions 

14 WI/Magpie Centre 

16 Age Concern 

17 SCALGA/Swaffham Library 

18 Swaffham Jazz Club 

19 Swaffham Arts 

22 Swaffham History Group 

23 Swaffham Rotary 

26 Swaffham Players/Camera Club 

28 U3A/Silver Social 

30 Museum Matters 

31 Swaffham Hosptal LOFs/Lionesses 

32 Swaffham WEA/Royal British Legion 

35 Mayor's Parlour 

36 Swaffham Town Council 

Just Hair London Marathon Run 

After months of training we all made it across the 

finish line. It was an amazing and emotional day for 

us all and will remain with us forever. 

VACANCY FOR COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGER 

Swaffham, Norfolk 

Iceni Partnership is a charity, working to empower, enrich, 

promote and add lifestyle value to all people in Swaffham 

and surrounding parish areas. Initiatives including hosting 

help programmes, community project funding, events, 

meetings, affordable hall hire which includes both the 

Community Centre and the Assembly Rooms. 

The Community Centre, which has a long-standing reputation 

for its service to the local community and the positive impact 

on the lives of it service users, is committed to promoting 

excellence and inclusivity within all the services it offers. 

Due to retirement, we have an opportunity for a full time, 

permanent Community Centre Manager to manage both the 

Community Centre and the Assembly Rooms: to ensure and 

improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of the 

two venues through effective operations, whilst supplying 

excellence in customer service. 

For further information on Job Description and Application, 

please visit www.indeed.co.uk 

Closing date 14th June 2019 

We would like to thank so many people for all their 

support and generosity. We have been overwhelmed 

by all the support we have received from all our 

families, friends, businesses, organisations and even 

strangers. All our customers at Just Hair and everyone 

at Thain Wildbur, Dereham and all their clients. We 

thank each and every one of you from the bottom of 

our hearts for helping us raise an amazing £26,750 

for The National Autistic Society. 

With love Gill, Tanya, Lucy, Terry and John. 

xxxxx 

Swaffham Relief in Need Charity 

Registered Charity No. 1072912 

Relief in Need is a Registered Charity which meets 6 

times a year, offering grants for a specific purpose for 

the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit 

(i.e. Swaffham) who are in need, hardship or distress. 

Application Forms are available from the Town Hall 

or reliefinneed@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk.

Upcoming Events 

Car Boot Sale Swaffham Rugby Club, Saturday 1st June from 10am – 2pm 

with a charge of just £5 per car entry. Cars will be allowed access from 9am and 

this is open to anyone and everyone who fancies earning a few pennies whilst 

clearing out their garage or loft before the summer arrives. The bar will be open 

and hopefully we will also have a food stand there as well. All proceeds will of 

course go towards the club. To book your pitch, contact us on 07384 424325 or 

email desloyd8@aol.com. 

Necton FOSA Summer Fair Saturday June 15th, 11.30am - 2pm. To book a 

stall contact Romana at nectonfosa-stalls@outlook.com 

West Acre Village Fete Saturday 15th June, 1pm - 4pm, in the lovely grounds 

at Abbey House (behind the Church). £1 adults, 50p children (5-16 years). Events 

include: welly wanging, duck racing, rifle shooting competition, nail bashing 

game, coconut shy, human fruit machine, bowling for the pig and tombola. Also 

birds of prey, art\crafts and West Acre Garden plant stalls + raffle, bar, BBQ, Trout 

and tea & cake stall. Charity No. 1163696. 

Celebrating 100 years Archive items from West Acre Miniature Furniture 

will be on view at West Acre Village Fete - Saturday 15th June 2019 From 1 – 4 

pm. Today the original pieces are much sought-after by collectors. Demonstration 

pieces on view and fabrics for sale in aid of West Acre Village Charities. 

Barton Bendish Bargain Hunt Saturday 22nd June, 9am - 1pm. Car boot 

set up from 8am. • Garage Sale (£10.00) • Car Boot (£7.50) • Table Top (£5.00) 

Enquiries & Booking contact: Robin on 01366 347790. Refreshments and maps 

available from Village Hall (PE33 9GF) 

Come & Sing Day Come and sing Borodin's Polovtsian Dances at Swaffham 

Church on 22nd June starting with registration at 9.30 for 10am start. Details and 

registration form on http://www.midnorfolksingers.org thank you 

'Desert Rats' Association Fundraiser Sunday 23rd June, High Ash, 

Thetford Forest, Thetford IP26 5BZ. 10.30am - 3.30pm. £3.50 entry, under 12s 

free. Memorial service at 1pm. 40s singers, military vehicles, marching band, 

various stands, food & drink. Enquiries contact: Debbie on 01366 347316 or 

email: desert.rats.events@gmail.com. 

Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS) Social Evening 

Tuesday 25th June 2019, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent 

School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road. Please come along 

to a NarVOS Social Evening including short presentations on: • Birding in the 

Atlantic Rainforests of Brazil • Logging Bird Sightings on Birdtrack • Action for 

Swifts. Allan Hale will talk about Brazil, Ken Bayliss about BirdTrack and Annie 

Bird about Swifts. Just part of the NarVOS Social evening where we invite 

members and visitors to bring along books, photographs, paintings or anything 

else of wildlife interest to this social and informal meeting. 

Visitors most welcome. Admission £2 on the night if you are not a NarVOS 

member. For more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on 

01760 724092. 

North Pickenham Village Fun Day Saturday 29th June, noon 

onwards at Johnson's Playing Field. Hot food and drinks, pop up pub, trade 

stands, games, raffle, mini golf, quoits, horseshoe, buzz bar. Tug of war 3pm - 

4pm. Music with Lee Vasey at 1pm and Whyman/Yve Mary B at 4pm. 

Sporle Open Gardens Sunday 30th June, 12 - 5pm, maps from 

Community Centre. Refreshments available from 2pm. 

Beachamwell Open Gardens Sunday 30th June 2019, 12 noon – 5 pm. A 

large variety of beautiful gardens. Light lunches and teas in the Village Hall. The 

Shanty Singers will be singing on the Village Green at 2pm and 4pm. There will be 

plants for sale and a raffle. Tickets £5 and children free. All proceeds to the Friends 

of St Mary’s Church. Enquiries 01366 328811. 

Dog Show and Family Fun Day Sunday 14th July, 10am - 4pm at the East 

Park, Holkham Estate NR23 1SF. Free entry, parking £3 per car. Gates open 1am, 

with doggie classes from 11am - 4pm. Lots of fun activities for your dog, together 

with a huge array of children's entertainment including circus acts, climbing wall, 

pet 'cuddle corner', funfair stalls and much more. For more information contact 

Wells Community Hospital Trust on 01328 711996 or admin@wellshospital.co.uk. 

Westacre Theatre www.westacretheatre.com 01760 755800 

Wed 5 June: On Screen Live! from the Royal Shakespeare Company: TAMING OF 

THE SHREW by William Shakespeare 7pm £15 

Wed 12 June: On Screen: COLLETTE (2018) [15] 111 minutes 2pm £8 

Thu 13, Fri 14, Sat 15, Thu 20, and Fri 21 Jun all at 7:30pm; Sat 22 Jun at 3pm and 

7:30pm: On Stage with The Westacre Theatre Company: THE LADYKILLERS £16 

adults, £12 under 21s. 

Wed 19 Jun: On Screen: THE FAVOURITE (2018) [15] 119 minutes 2pm £8 

Sun 23 Jun: LitFest 2019: Meet the Author JEREMY PAGE 3pm £15 

Wed 26 Jun: VICE (2018) [15] 132 minutes 2pm £8 

Thu 27 Jun: On Screen Live! from The National Theatre: SMALL ISLAND 7pm £15 

Fri 28 and Sat 29 Jun: On Stage with Bloomin’ Marvellous: THE TROUBLE WITH 

TEAPOTS 7:30pm £12 adults, £8 under 21s. 

Until 16 Jun: Art Exhibition in the Theatre’s Foyer Gallery: GREAT MASSINGHAM 

ARTISTS AT WESTACRE THEATRE – a hub of three artists within the Castle Acre Trail 

as part of Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios weekends from 10am to 5pm 1 and 

2 Jun; 8 and 9 Jun. 

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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 Scout 

Leader Adrian Searle on 07771 603409 or group Secretary Ali Plomer on 

01760 441175 

Art Class at The Old Art Room 93 Market Place. Techniques, 

tutoring and 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 

Free Meal Monday Every 3rd Monday of the month, 11am - 1pm, 

Swaffham Assembly Rooms. Join us for a free 2 course vegetarian meal. Find 

dates in Newsletter ad. 

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 contact John or Nicky on 01760 721568 or email swaffhamplayers@ 

gmail.com 

Swaffham Voluntary Stroke Group meet on the 3rd Monday of the 

month at The Maltings on Cley Road, 10:30am until 12:30pm. Call Sarah Neall 

on 7507 494103 for further details. 

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 7pm - 8.30pm at Great 

Cressingham Village Hall. More details Fiona 07768211087 

Youthie 5.30 - 7pm, age 8 - yr 6. Swaffham Community Centre. Contact 

01760 722800 for more info. 

TUESDAY 

1st Swaffham Cubs Meet Tuesday 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Scout Hut at 

Cockley Cley. For boys and girls aged 8 to 10 1/2. New members welcome. For 

more information contact Group Scout Leader, Carolyn Cooper 07816 208687 

gsl1stswaffham@gmail.com 

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 

Bounce and Rhyme Time 10-10.30am at Swaffham Library. Fun 

with songs and rhymes for pre-school children and their parents/carers. 

Stay and chat afterwards. Contact 01760 721513 for more info. Breckland 

Customer Services, 10am-1pm at Swaffham Library. IT Support, 10am- 

12noon at Swaffham Library. Help with getting online with our IT Support 

volunteer. Contact 01760 721513 for more info and booking. 

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 

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 

723175

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 £10 Tel.01760 337181 

Holme Hale Whist Club Meets at Tony Evans Centre of Holme Hale 

Village Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays @ 1.30pm. Contact Mrs Sue Ludlow 

on 01760 441660 for more details. 

Jump, Jive & Swing Swaffham Community Centre, 7.45pm. Classes 8pm 

until 9.45pm with social dancing until 10.30pm. www.jumpjiveswing.com 

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 

Royal British Legion, Swaffham & District Branch 8pm, 3rd 

Tuesday Swaffham Conservative Club. Tel: David Thorogood 01760622751 

Royal British Legion (Women’s Section) We meet the 2nd 

Tuesday of the month at Valentine Barker Court, Swaffham, from 2-30pm 

– 4-30pm. All welcome, you do not have to be ex- service personal or 

have connection with the Armed Forces. Please Contact Frances on 

01760 724445 or Iris on 01760 721430, 

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 

SNAP (Safer Neighbourhood Action Partnership) Meetings 

held quarterly 3rd Tuesday at Town Hall, 7pm. Next meetings in 2019, 

16th April, 16th July, 15th October. 

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 11am 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 

Tom’s Kickboxing Academy 6pm - 7pm Juniors, 7pm - 8.15pm Seniors 

(16+) , Holme Hale Village Hall IP25 7DP 

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: Belinda_Bush@ 

hotmail.com 

Weight Watchers 5:30-6.30pm Swaffham Community Centre. 

Nikki 07970316054 

Yoga at Great Dunham Village Hall 10.30am till 12.00pm, £8 per 

session, please contact Jayne on 07544974342 

Yoga at Necton Community Centre 

2pm till 3.30pm, £8 per session, please contact Jayne on 07544974342 

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. 

Conservative Party, Swaffham Branch meets every 3rd 

Wednesday every other month. The next meeting is at the Conservative Club, 

7th April, 10.30am start. Speaker Dr, Richard Butler D.L. All welcome. 

Swaffham 1894 Squadron Air Training Corps 7:00-9:30pm. 

TA Centre, Sporle Road, Swaffham. Ages 12 (yr8) to 18 years. Tel: 01760724617 

Dementia Café first Weds of month, 10am-12noon. Swaffham Assembly 

Rooms. Support, information and social activity. Refreshments provided. 

01603 763556 

Arts Lounge beginners/refreshers art classes Weds, Thurs & 

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 

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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. Assembly Rooms. 01603 763 556 

Swaffham WI Methodist church room on the first Wednesday at 

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 Beginners games night. A night of games especially for people 

wanting to give it a try. We'll play a variety games tailored for beginners and 

those wanting to dip their toes in the games pond. Refreshments available. 

From 7pm. 13 Station Street, Swaffham. 01760 788427 

The Swaffham and District Branch of the Labour Party 

meets in the Community Centre at 7.30 pm, last 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. 

Baby Signing Classes -Sing and Sign Swaffham Community Centre 

(Dickens Room). Help your baby to communicate before speech with our award 

winning music classes. 10am Stage 2 14mths - 2yrs. 11am Stage 1 6mths - 

14mths. Term time only. Booking is essential as places are limited. Contact 

Andrea 07905 061336 or Email kingslynn@singandsign.co.uk 

Swaffham Players every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30pm Baptist 

Church, Swaffham. If you are interested in joining a fabulous team please 

contact John or Nicky on 01760 721568 or email swaffhamplayers@gmail.com 

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 VIPs A social club suitable for those with failing sight and 

degenerative medical conditions. Swaffham Community Centre 4th Wed 

(except August) 1.30-3.30pm £4. 01760 722800. 

Tai Chi beginners class 11.30am Swaffham Community Centre 01760 

723102 or barbara.smith58@yahoo.co.uk 

http://www.academytaichi.co.uk 

Tom’s Kickboxing Academy 6pm - 7pm Jnrs, 7pm - 8.15pm Seniors 

(16+) , Holme Hale Village Hall IP25 7DP 

TOSH community drama group meets from 7pm to 9pm at the 

Methodist Rooms in Swaffham More details Fiona 07768211087 

Whist Drive Bradenham Village Hall, 7:30pm. All welcome. 01760 440038. £3 

THURSDAY 

1st Swaffham Beavers Meet Thursday 6 to 7:15 at the Scout Hut 

at Cockley Cley. For boys and girls aged 6 to 8. New members welcome. For 

more information contact Group Scout Leader, Carolyn Cooper 07816 208687 

gsl1stswaffham@gmail.com 

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 

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 £10 Tel.01760 337181 

Games and Colouring Afternoon 2-4pm at Swaffham Library. Join 

us for a friendly chat and a cuppa with board games and colouring materials 

available. Contact 01760 721513 

IT Support 10am-12noon at Swaffham Library. Help with getting online with 

our IT Support volunteer. Contact 01760 721513 for more info and booking. 

Great Massingham Film Night Great films every third Thursday of 

the month. 7 for 7.30 at the Village Hall, Station Road. £4 with refreshments. 

Email:massinghamfilmnight@gmail.com or phone 01485 520628. 

Happidojo Marham Judo Club Sandringham Centre 

PE33 9NP Contact Colin McCallum on 07905 278857 or www. 

happidojomarhamjudoclub.btckco.uk for details. 

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. Enquiries to Julia 720041 

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. 

Swaffham Rugby Football Club Seniors 17+ training 7:30-9, 

Salsa 7-9pm Swaffham Assembly Rooms. 07912366661 

Swaffham Sparklers Swaffham branch of the Red Hat Society meets 

2nd Thurs of the month, 7 pm: Jill Neale 01760 723466 

RockaVoX Every Thursday, 7pm - 9pm, Swaffham Community Centre. Contact 

Tiggy on jdtmusic@hotmail.co.uk for more information. 

Tom’s Kickboxing Academy 6pm - 7pm Juniors, 7pm - 8.15pm Seniors 

(16+) , Shipdham Pavillion IP25 7LU 

U3A The Wissey U3A 1st Thursday of the month at Holme Hale Pavilion, 

09.45 - 12 noon. Annual Memb. £10. Contact 01760 721247. 

Weight Watchers 10-11am Swaffham Community Centre. 

Cheryl 07941 319 742 

Youthie Plus 5:30 – 7pm, Swaffham Community Centre. 

For years 6, 7 & 8 Free entry. Contact 01760 722800 for more info. 

Youthie Hub 7.30 - 9pm, Swaffham Community Centre. Age 13 +. Contact 

01760 722800 for more info. 

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: Belinda_Bush@hotmail.com 

FRIDAY 

2nd Swaffham Guides Term time only, 18:30 - 20:30. Methodist Church 

Rooms. Girls aged 10 - 16yrs invited to join. Contact 07769294414 

Acoholics Anonymous Every Friday at 1pm in Parish Rooms at St 

Dominic’s RC Church,Howdale Rd, Downham Market 

Adult Ballet For Beginners 6:15pm See Monday’s Senior’s Keep Fit 

Age Concern-Swaffham Support Services at Community Centre 

Volunteer recruitment 10.30am - 12.00 noon 1st Friday of the month 

Adult Tap 7:15pm See Monday’s Senior’s Keep Fit 

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. 

Art, Printing and Paper Craft Session at The Old Art Room 

93 Market Place. Techniques, Tips, Inspiration and printing presses in a modern 

equipped Art &Textile Studio. 10am until 12.30 £10 Tel.01760 337181 

Bingo at Narborough Community Centre Doors 7pm, eyes-down 

7.45pm Contact Brenda 01760 337916 

Swaffham Bellringers Practice St. Peter & St. Paul Church, 7:30pm on 

the Friday preceding the 2nd Sunday of the month. Beginners welcome. Tel: 01760 

724944/lindaringer0447@gmail.com 

Breckland Customer Services 1-5pm at Swaffham Library. 

Swaffham Carpet Bowls Community Centre. 2 hours from 6.30pm for £3. 

Tea & biscuits inc. Call Alan on 01760 723 910 

Coffee Morning At Ashill Community Centre 2nd Friday every 

month, 10am until noon. 01760 441 651 

Country Music Last Friday of each month at the communal lounge at 

Valentine Barker Court, 7.30 to 22.30. Families and friends, free raffle & donations 

for Wish Upon a Star children’s cancer charity. 0370 192 4797 

Games Evening & Social 2nd Friday/month Swaffham Baptists Church 

Hall - 7:30. All welcome 

Swaffham’s Green Gym Friday 8.30am Recreation Ground, Haspalls Rd 

Henchmans Early Friday Night Magic at Henchmans, 13 Station Street. 2pm 

to 6pm. Friday Night Magic at Henchmans from 7pm. 01760788427 

Iceni Lunch Club Swaffham Community Centre, £6.50 for two courses 

and tea/coffee every Friday 12.30pm. 01760 722 800 

Indoor Market Swaffham Assembly Rooms 9am-2pm, free entry. 

Refreshments, various stalls… bookings contact Haydn 07957 862 239 

Judo Sacred Heart School 6-7:30pm £2.50 5 years+ Tel. 07920440235 

Oasis Messy Church 6pm every 3rd Friday Fun event for all ages. £1. 

www.facebook.com/oasiscentreswaffham 

Rise and shine Baby & Toddler Group: 10am - 12noon. Large play area. 

£1.50 per adult/chld. 50p any extra persons. Incl drink & a biscuit. 

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Screen Printing Session 10am-2pm. The Old Art Room Swaffham. Learn 

how to design, make and print your own screen on many different surfaces. 

£20 the session additional cost for materials. Tel 01760 337181 or email jane on 

je.clark176@btinternet.com 

Senior Snooker (60 years +) @ The Norfolk Snooker Academy, West Acre 

£4 per session Facebook - Norfolk Snooker Academy 01760 755337 

Sporle Art Group Meets every Friday at 1pm-3pm. in the community hall. No 

tuition given, bring your own materials. Free intro then £2 per week. 01760 724615 

Swaffham Senior Section Term time only. 19:30- 21:00. For young 

women aged 14 to 25yrs. Contact Tracey Clements 07770236689 or Chrissie 

Brown 07970105771 

Tai Chi for Health 10am. Swaffham Community Centre. Tel: 01760 723102 

or barbara.smith58@yahoo.co.uk http://www.academytaichi.co.uk 

Yoga at Dunham Village Hall 10.30am till 12.00pm, £8 per session, 

please contact Jayne on 07544974342 

SATURDAY 

Swaffham Bingo Club Community Centre last Sat in month, 7pm for 

7:30pm start. £2.50 annual membership, 50p for visitors. 

Paul Darby 01760 622725 

Buzzbox A hive of activity for young families, 10am to noon. On the 3rd 

Saturday of each month, in the parish church. Each session has a themed ‘Sharing 

Circle’; illustrated and acted stories from the Bible; children’s discussions; songs; 

prayers; and birthday celebrations. All are welcome. Children’s Art Club 

1st Saturday of the Month. 10am until 12.15 £10 All Equipment, Snack and 

Drink provided Tel. 01760 337181 

Childrens Sewing and Textile 2nd Saturday Monthly for over 7-14 yrs 

10-1.15pm at The Old Art Room Swaffham. £15 a session addtional cost for 

materials 01760 337181 or email Jane on je.clark176@btinternet.com 

Code Club 2-3pm at Swaffham Library. Have fun learning to code, for 8-12 yr 

olds. Contact 01760 721513 for more info and booking. 

Henchmans Warhammer Day. Join us for a day of playing, painting and 

modelling in store. from 10am to 5pm. £3 for the entire day or part thereof. 

All ages welcome. Customers are welcome to bring their existing models to 

paint and battle with but we do now stock Games Workshop paints, models 

& accessories. Terrain/accessories and rules for in-store battles are provided. 

13 Station Street, Swaffham. 01760 788427 

Over 14's Textiles The Old Art Room Swaffham. 10am-2pm £15 a session 

addtional cost for materials 01760 337181 or email Jane on je.clark176@ 

btinternet.com 

Parkrun Every Saturday at 9am on the filed adjacent to the Nicholas Hamond 

Academy, Brandon Rd, Swaffham. For further details contact David Wickerson: 

davidwickerson@btinternet.com 

Pentney Country Music Club www.pentneycowlsclub.co.uk weekly 

01760 337 392 karenpentneycountryclub12@yahoo.co.uk 

Pilates Class 9-10.15am All Saints Centre, Church Lane, Boughton. 

Beginners welcome. £8 per session. 07515834729 

Pokemon; Yu-Gi-Oh! Magic: The Gathering for beginners alternate Sat. 

www.henchmans.com. Children welcome. 10.30am – 2pm 

Swaffham Market Traditional market, now 800 years old! Every Saturday 

6am until 3pm. Swaffham Market Place. Details 01760 722 922 

Swaffham Rugby Football Club SwaffhamRUFC@outlook.com 

West Norfolk Crafters & Needleworkers Stitchers, crafters and 

knitters who meet at Leziate Village Hall on the 2nd Sat. 01553 765870 

SUNDAY 

Henchmans Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game from 12 noon until 4pm. £2.50 per 

person.Regular friendly tournaments. Konami registered store. Henchman’s, 13 

Station Street, Swaffham PE37 7LL. 

Kuk Sool Won Narborough Com. Centre 5.30 - 6.30pm. 07541261713 

Pentney Indoor Bowls Club bowls coaching for beginners and improvers 

Sundays 10am - 12noon. G Freezer 01760 722262 

Star Wars @ Henchmans 12-4pm www.henchmans.com 

Swaffham Rugby Football Club Minis 10:30-12. Games see Saturday 

Snooker @ The Norfolk Snooker Academy West Acre 

3 hours play £9. Facebook - Norfolk Snooker Academy 01760-755337 

Spiritual Awareness Group Most Sundays 5:15pm to 6:30pm for 

Healing and 6:30pm to 8:30pm Service at Swaffham Community Centre

Sacred Heart School 

Sacred Heart School Year 5 went on a rock-climbing 

trip to Highball Climbing Centre in Norwich. 

We learned climbing skills including using autobelays, 

belaying for each other (holding someone’s 

climbing rope to keep them safe) traversing, and 

bouldering – which is climbing with no ropes or 

harness! Everybody enjoyed everything, but the 

auto-belays were very popular because we could 

jump off at the top of the wall and fly back down. 

We had pizzas, chips and apple juice for lunch 

and we also got the chance to look at climbing 

equipment like ice axes and crampons, and to 

watch new climbing routes being set. 

Nicola and Archie Year 5 

New Primary School in Swaffham 

New Primary Voluntary Aided Catholic School 

(3 - 11 years) in Swaffham 

The Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia 

consulted on a proposal to establish a new primary 

VA school for 210 pupils, on the site of the Sacred 

Heart School, in Swaffham, with a 25-place 

maintained nursery class, from 1 September 2019. 

The Local Authority Decision Maker, Sara Tough, 

Executive Director Children's Services, considered 

the school organisation proposal and approved the 

opening of a new primary VA Catholic school from 

1 September 2019. 

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Swaffham Infant and Nursery School 

Vandalism to Forest School 

Since September we have been running Forest School 

sessions throughout the week, enabling each pupil 

of the school to access the Forest area at the School, 

These sessions enable the children to connect with 

nature, experience the seasons, learn about flora 

and fauna, construct dens, climb trees, problem 

solve, use real tools, fire lighting and building. These 

sessions are invaluable to the children as not only 

are they learning about their natural world their 

self-esteem and confidence is increasing. The Forest 

School was set up through the teaching assistants 

fundraising, parents and local company donations 

and the Friends of Swaffham Infant and Nursery 

School raising funds. It took a lot of effort and hard 

work. It is as such a community project for the 

children of the community. 

Since opening the Forest School in September 2018, 

we have received three break ins. The first break in 

items were damaged and stolen. Over the Easter 

holidays we have received two further break ins. The 

first which happened between the close of school 

on Friday 5th April and Saturday 13th April. During 

this break in, a tree was forced down and chairs were 

smashed on the play bus on the field. This incident 

was reported to the police by myself on Saturday 

13th April as I found the damage. On return to School 

yesterday, Tuesday 23rd April, I was absolutely 

devastated to find that the forest school area had 

suffered yet another mindless attack. This time it 

was the worst. The swing had been ripped down 

and broken, the wooden see-saw broken in half, the 

willow tunnel and willow dome had been ripped/ 

pulled up in places, the forest boundary fence had 

been forced in three places, a bird table had been 

smashed to pieces, the compost bin overturned, 

and cider cans left over the forest floor. It is so 

heartbreaking as we have worked so hard to make 

this area into a rich learning environment for the 

children. It has taken us two days to clear the mess 

and destruction left so far, but there is still a way to 

go. All incidents have been reported to the police.

LLARD’ 

The Nicholas Hamond Academy 

Guide Dogs For The Blind Appeal 

Students at the academy have been 

busy supporting the Guide Dog appeal. We hope to 

raise enough money to 

take part in the puppy 

graduation scheme and 

to follow 3 Guide Dogs on 

their journey from tiny 

puppies to ‘Graduation’! 

Many thanks to Gill 

& Yasmin (Kings Lynn 

Branch) for being our 

special guests at our 

assembly and telling us 

more about Guide Dogs 

andoned for several hours, staff took this little duckling to the 

SPCA Rescue Centre at West Winch to give him the best chance of 

re all hoping for a happy ending! Read more about their amazing 

ww.rspca.org.uk/local/east-winch-wildlife-centre. 

E YOU … 

OF WORK’ 

and their importance to their human owners. 

• Every hour another person in the UK goes blind 

• The charity rely on donations to continue lifechanging 

work negative impact. 

• Each Guide Dog costs £56,000 to train 

Mission ‘Mallard’ 

After being abandoned for several hours, staff took 

this little duckling to the safety of the RSPCA Rescue 

Centre at West Winch to give him the best chance of 

survival. We are all hoping for a happy ending! Read 

more about their amazing work: https://www.rspca. 

org.uk/local/east-winch-wildlife-centre. 

Think Before You… 

Many of us enjoy all aspects social media and use it 

as part of our daily lives. It is important however that 

we all should ‘THINK’ before we post to avoid any 

negative impact. 

One of our noticeboards with a reminder to all! 

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The ‘World Of Work’ 

Students from Year 10 were fortunate enough to have 

the opportunity to experience the ‘world of work’ 

outside of secondary education. Students took up 

voluntary work placements over a weeklong period 

with over 100 employers. We received many positive 

comments from both students and employers alike 

with several students earning themselves part-time 

employment. The academy would like to thank all 

the local employers who took part in the scheme and 

gave our students this very worthwhile opportunity. 

Many of us enjoy all aspects social media and use it as part of our daily lives. It is 

important however that we all should ‘THINK’ before we post to avoid any 

(Pictured) One of our noticeboards with a reminder to all! 

Year 10 were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to experience the 

rk’ outside of secondary education. Students took up voluntary work 

er a weeklong period with over 100 employers. We received many positive 

m both students and employers alike with several students earning 

rt-time employment. The academy would like to thank all the local 

o took part in the scheme and gave our students this very worthwhile 

ictured – a student taking a well-earned break from his ‘duties as a chef’). 

SES OFFER SUPPORT 

rtment at the academy would like to support the 

aviour Strategies Courses offered locally for 

s of students with ASD/ADHD. Designed to help 

hildren’s challenging behaviour the course offers 

ice on how to manage it. Devised by clinical 

working in West Norfolk this course is 

d to all families awaiting assessment or who have 

ved a diagnosis of the condition. 

A student taking a well-earned 

break from his duties as a 'chef’. 

Local Courses Offer Support 

The SEN Department at the academy would like to 

support the Positive Behaviour Strategies Courses 

offered locally for parents/carers of students with 

ASD/ADHD. Designed to help understand children’s 

challenging behaviour the course offers tips and 

advice on how to manage it. Devised by clinical 

psychologists working in West Norfolk this course is 

recommended to all families awaiting assessment 

or who have recently received a diagnosis of the 

condition. 

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR STRATEGIES COURSE 

Mon 10 th , 17 th & 24 th June 2019 

(10am to 12.00pm) 

Swaffham Community Centre, Campingland 


or 

Mon 8 th , 15 th & 22 nd July 2019 

(10am to 12.00pm) 

St. James’ Clinic, Extons Road, Kings Lynn. 

To book a place contact: Clare Peak: 

Tel. 01760 720302 

email: clare.peak@family-action.org.uk

The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul 

The June 2019 services in Swaffham parish church 

will be as follows:- 

Sunday 2nd 

8.00am 

Holy Communion 

9.30am 

Sung Eucharist 

6.00pm 

Choral Evensong (BCP) 

Wednesday 5th 

10.00am 

Holy Communion (BCP) 

Thursday 6th 

7.00pm 

Archdeacon’s Visitation 

Sunday 9th The Day of Pentecost – Whit Sunday 

8.00am 


9.30am 


4.00pm 

Confirmation Service 

with the Bishop of Lynn 

Wednesday 12th 

10.00am 


Sunday 16th Trinity Sunday 

8.00am 


9.30am 


11.15am 

Family Service 


10.00am 


Sunday 23rd 

8.00am 


9.30am 



10.00am 


Sunday 30th Patronal Festival (St Peter and St Paul) 

8.00am 


9.30am 


6.00pm 

Songs of Praise 

NB 

Wednesday 3rd July 

10.00am 


Sunday 7th July 

8.00am 

9.30am 

6.00pm 



Choral Evensong 

Buzzbox 

A hive of activity for young families. 10.00 am to 

12.00 noon. On the 3rd Saturday of each month, in 

the parish church. Each session has a themed ‘Sharing 

Circle’; illustrated and acted stories from the Bible; 

children’s discussions; songs; prayers; and birthday 

celebrations. The next meeting will be in church at 

10.00am on 15th June when the topic will be “The 

Trinity”. All are welcome. 

Mothers’ Union 

The Swaffham branch of the MU usually meets on 

the 2nd Thursday of the month - now in the Baptist 

Rooms - and the next meeting will on Thursday 13th 

June. The speaker will be Sister Francis from the 

Sacred Heart Convent. Coffee/tea is served from 

9.30am. Enquiries to Julia on 720041. 

Christian Aid Week 

The 2019 National Christian Aid week took place 

between the 12th – 18th May as previously 

announced, and once again the Swaffham street 

collectors, organised by Swaffham Churches Together, 

were out and about on Saturday 18th May. The 

results were most encouraging and the generosity 

of the Swaffham people (and others in town on that 

morning) was really heart-warming. Thank you to all 

the collectors and for the support Churches Together 

in Swaffham and District received from many people. 

The day’s total was £328 with the possibility of 

further donations. 

Churches Together 

A date for your diaries. Swaffham & District Churches 

Together members and friends are invited to come 

along to a `Bring n Share` picnic on Saturday 8th 

June from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. The venue is The 

Community Centre, Campingland, Swaffham. Please 

come along to share a friendly social afternoon - 

hopefully bathed in warm sunshine. 

Parish Church Stewarding 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) try to keep the 

parish church open during the day, for visitors and 

those wishing to have some solitude or personal and 

silent prayer. The PCC also tries to ensure that there is 

at least one steward at all times to welcome visitors. 

Most of the stewards (sometimes called ‘churchsitters’) 

come from members of the congregation, 

but the PCC would like to encourage anyone else, 

who would like to assist in this way, to volunteer 

the occasional hour or so. This would be much 

appreciated and if you wish to be involved in this way 

please contact Mrs Sheila Fowler 01760 722224 

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Swaffham Methodist Church 

Sat 1st June 9.30 - 12noon Coffee Morning in aid of 

Church funds. 

Sun 2nd June 10.45am Morning Worship followed by 

refreshments. All welcome. 

Tues 4th June 10am -12noon The Meeting Place drop 

in. A warm, friendly atmosphere where you can relax 

and chat over a free tea/coffee. Also Traidcraft stall. 

Thurs 6th June 10am -12noon The Meeting Place 

drop in. 

Fri 7th June 9.30am Power of Prayer. 

Sat 8th June 9.30am -12noon Coffee Morning in aid 

of Church funds. 

Sun 9th June 10.45am Morning Worship followed by 


Tues 11th June 10am -12noon The Meeting Place 

drop in. 


drop in. 




Sun 16th June 10.45am Fathers Day Service with 2nd 

Swaffham Guides And Brownies. Service to be taken 

by Rev Andrew King. Refreshments served afterwards. 

All welcome. 


drop in. 


drop in. 

Fri 21st June 9.30am Power of Prayer. 

Fri 21st June 10am - 2pm all welcome to look at what's 

been achieved in the church. Light refreshments 

served. 

Sat 22nd June NB. No Coffee Morning. 

Sun 23rd June 10.45am Morning Worship followed by 



drop in. 


drop in. 




Sat 29th June 6pm. Free Family Film Night. More info 

at The Meeting Place. 

Sun 30th June 10.45am Service led by Worship 

Leaders. Followed by refreshments. All welcome. 

Strattons Hotel Marathon Fundraising 

Our grateful thanks to everyone who supported 

Strattons Hotel ‘London Marathon’ runners. It was 

Dominic and Les’s first ever marathon and they 

managed to run it in 3 hours 23 minutes and 3 hours 

34 minutes respectively. Les and Dom were running 

to fundraise for Neuroblastoma UK. 

Neuroblastoma is a disease in which cancer cells 

form in nerve tissue of the adrenal gland, neck, chest, 

or spinal cord. On average in the UK, 2 families per 

week discover that their child has neuroblastoma. 

The charity Neuroblastoma UK directly supports 

research projects aimed at finding new, effective 

and kinder treatments for these young children. 

As there are no paid staff or plush offices, 95% of 

all donations directly fund the research. The run 

secured £8000 for the charity. A special thank you to 

Sarah at Artichoke for arranging a fundraising fashion 

show and to Swaffham Lions for their unexpected 

generous contribution. 

Les said, ‘Although I have been a runner for nearly 

forty years, the 26 miles was a first for me and the last 

3miles came as a bit of a surprise. My first grandson 

was taken ill quite suddenly aged just over one year 

old. The subsequent diagnosis of Neuroblastoma left 

him facing a long, painful and ultimately unsuccessful 

treatment in Hospital. We want to help other children 

and their families facing this frightening disease.’ 

Calling all 

budding artists 

Gallery Iceni 

needs you! 

At the Iceni Partnership, we are always looking 

for new art groups, or individuals who would 

like to showcase their work in our 

gallery in the community centre. 

If you or someone you know would be 

interested, then please call us on 

01760 722 800 or pop into the office and speak 

to our gallery co-ordinator Jelena 

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Merle Boddy Centre 

Who said presents need to be expensive? We have 

made some lovely flower brooches to wear and some 

very pretty flower pictures to display on our board. We 

then celebrated Mother's Day with a tasty chocolate 

cake for afternoon tea. 

It seems an age ago 

now, but just to say 

that Easter was a fun 

filled time with crafts, 

games, quizzes and 

of course an Easter 

egg for everyone. 

We just have to have 

our chocolate fix, 

although I must say 

not just at Easter! 

A visit from a recently rescued puppy was of great 

delight to our clients. This lovely dog's name is Amber 

and she belongs to Jo, one of our support staff. My 

dog who is a permanent fixture at the centre met her 

with interest in his eyes. As you know, animals are of 

great help to people with dementia and mental health 

problems, so again we are ahead of the game. 

On the 31st March 1973 Red Rum won the Grand 

National for the first time, so we thought that we would 

celebrate this great horse with a day of fun We had 

horsey games, quizzes and shared some horse related 

facts. There is nothing we can't celebrate here at the 

centre. 

So, we thought we would give Coca Cola a try, it was 

met with the same reaction that it was probably met 

with in 1886! Some fors and against, with 'I would rather 

have a cuppa', but we did have a laugh with some of the 

comments about this new drink, 'may never catch on' 

was another comment! 

We had a very nice man come to the door with 5 jigsaw 

puzzles. Mr Johnson, thank you for your kind gift, they 

are already on the go and a lovely addition to our 

collection. 

Tickets are now on sale for our murder mystery evening 

on 22nd June at Swaffham Assembly Rooms. The 

evening will include a hog roast and dessert with 1960s 

music and attire. £25 a ticket. Ring Georgie on 01760 

724527 to book. 

On St George's Day we had flags out blowing in the 

breeze and looking very resplendent in the sunshine. 

We had roast beef with all the trimmings along with 

apple pie in the oven, a St George's day quiz and stories 

of how it used to be celebrated by our clients. A lovely 

day had by all. 

We may not be anywhere near Japan, but this is our 

take on a Japanese cherry blossom tree. It has a way 

of just making us smile. It's pretty in pink and just so 

delicate, such hard work done by our clients, they are 

just so amazing with their skill. 

Jeanette, our crochet wonder woman, has been busy 

making us wonderful blankets for our winter raffle. 

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Swaffham & District Lions 

Swaffham Lions are proud to 

sponsor two local people in this 

year’s London Marathon, both 

receiving £150. Les Scott, from 

Stratton’s Hotel, is running for Neuroblastoma UK 

and Gill Creed, from Just Hair, has a team of five 

running for the Autistic Society. Gill's niece, Lucy 

Dickerson, has a son who was diagnosed with Autism 

when four years old, now nine he attends a special 

school in Dereham. Les’s first grandson, Rafe, was 

taken ill quite suddenly aged just over one year old. 

The subsequent diagnosis of Neuroblastoma left him 

facing a long, painful and ultimately unsuccessful 

treatment in Hospital. He died without reaching his 

third birthday in 2006. 

Swaffham Lions joined in the Lions' Beach Clean Up 

of 5 beaches in and around Hunstanton. 18 Lions and 

Lionesses were kitted out by the local council with 

pickers, gloves and sacks and spent over 2 hours 

cleaning up the beaches. 

Swaffham Lions responded to a call for help, in 

providing kitchen equipment and craft items for 

the John Chapman Centre, which is housed in the 

Maltings' Care Home. The centre, which is open four 

days a week, has up to thirty five people attend and 

they enjoy a cooked meal and join in various craft 

activities. Simon Fowler, chair of the Lions welfare 

team, helped to start the centre many years ago, 

which was opened by Princess Anne. 

Maureen Rutland was one of twenty seven winners 

in this year’s Lions' Easter Basket draw, when number 

30 was the bonus ball on the National Lottery. The 

baskets which were in local businesses raised over 

£1200 which will good to Lions good causes. 

Following a busy few weeks, 34 Lions took time out 

for a meal at the College of West Anglia in Kings Lynn. 

The evening was themed as a St George's night, with 

the meal being prepared and cooked by the students 

under supervision as part of their training. All agreed 

that the evening was a great success and thanked the 

students for all their hard work. 

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Sporle Afternoon WI 

Tuesday April 16th Sporle celebrated 

its birthday – no-one is sure exactly 

how old we are but each year we have 

a birthday tea party-sometimes at Sporle Community 

Hall and sometimes out in a restaurant or café. This 

year was no exception and two members prepared a 

delicious cream tea for us all. All dainty sized morsels 

of “naughty but nice” things from sandwiches to 

cake and scones with cream and jam- no one went 

home in the least bit hungry. We were entertained 

by “3’s a crowd” but there was only 2 of them. One 

lady was unable to make it but the two ladies gave 

us an amusing, funny, thought provoking show and 

all the poems and anecdotes made the afternoon 

a very happy occasion. After the WI news and 

information of forthcoming events the raffle brought 

the meeting to a close and we look forward to June’s 

speaker whose title is ‘The Life of an Author'. 

P.S. Apologies to our May speaker for my error in 

telling everyone she has 5 children when in-fact she 

only has 3! 

Sporle WI each 3rd Tuesday of the month 1.45pm – 

4pm - visitors always welcome. 

Swaffham WI 

After a very interesting talk on the 

Arctic Peninsular with photographic 

presentation by Sue Gatuso from 

the Swaffham Museum at our April meeting, May 

was the month for discussion and voting on the WI 

Resolutions to be selected at our National Annual 

Meeting held in Bournemouth in June. This was 

followed by a well-stocked Auction including a set of 

Patio furniture, conducted with a lot of humour and 

persuasion by two of our members! 

A card-making workshop held recently proved so 

successful and will be repeated in July. 

Update On The Magpie Centre 

The quiz with hog roast supper, held on April 27th at 

Stowbridge Village Hall, was a fantastic success. More 

than 100 eager trivia experts in 18 teams tackled a 

wide range of questions, plus dingbats and mystery 

pictures. Highlight of the evening was, of course, 

the food: the hog roast, with vegetarian option, plus 

salads and desserts made by volunteers. The evening 

raised £1,000 for the Magpie Centre, home of West 

Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association, one-third 

of whose £130,000 annual budget has to be raised 

by events such as this, so we are hugely grateful to 

everyone who participated. 

Note for your diary: the next Quiz with Hog Roast will 

take place at the same time and venue on Saturday 

October 19. Watch this space for details of how 

to book. Next up is the Magpie Centre Open Day, 

scheduled for Sunday June 23 from 11.00 am to 3.00 

pm at Wallington Hall, South Runcton, PE33 0EP. Find 

us on the A10, about three miles north of Downham 

Market. Admission is FREE and there’s plenty of 

parking, so now’s your chance to find out who we 

are and what we do. In a nutshell, we provide 130 

riding and carriage driving lessons a week to people 

of all ages and with a wide range of physical and 

learning disabilities. The Open Day will feature pony 

rides, carriage drives, demonstrations and lots of 

fun for the children. Refreshments, including locallysourced 

burgers, tea, coffee, cold drinks and cakes 

will be available all day. What’s not to like? We look 

forward to seeing you at the event. 

SWAFFHAM 

#COMMUNITY FRIDGE 

Meanwhile a guided back-stage tour of the Theatre 

Royal in Norwich has been arranged for this month 

and a floral demonstration is on the programme for 

Wednesday 5th June, 7.30pm. 

Visitors very welcome, contact Secretary: phone 

01760 722879. 

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Age Concern Swaffham & District 

In April our more intrepid members had a coach visit to what was called “Sea Shells and Bomb 

Shells”, ably organised by John Clarke. The sea shells bit was the “Shell Museum” at Glandford 

and the bombshells part was the huge Muckleborough Military Collection at Weybourne – most 

impressive. We normally arrange three or four trips out per year with the remaining monthly 

meetings “in house”. If you haven’t been to one of our events before, and you are 55 years 

or over, do please come along to one (see below) where members enjoy a free afternoon of 

entertainment. You can join our Group (a registered charity) there – we usually meet on the last 

Tuesday in each month, 2 pm in the Assembly Rooms. You can also contact our Membership 

Secretary Vicky, see details below. The annual membership subscription is £5. 

Upcoming events are: 

• June 18th, Trip out, Broads sailing – Wroxham to Horning and Bure Valley Railway. Leave bus stop at 9.30 am 

and Theatre Street at 9.40 am (note earlier leaving times) 

• July 30th Talk on The Samaritans and “Call my Bluff” (In house) 

• August 29th Summer party (in house) 

For trips out, our contact is John Clarke, 720140. Acting Chairman, Barbara White, 720756, Deputy Chair, Barbara 

Clarke, 720140, Treasurer, Keith Nash, 724801; Membership Secretary, Vicky Slater, 627031. General factotum – 

James Dean 720756, Minute Secretary, Bryan Farmer (723397) 

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SCALGA 

Greetings from the allotments 

Unfortunately, because we have to send our 

Newsletter well in advance I have been unable 

to be up to date with current “happenings” at the 

Allotments. 

In the past we have had petty theft and silly damage 

done. A few sheds have been broken into but on the 

whole this is an aggravation. In Late April however, 

things turned really nasty. A pack of children made a 

habit of invading both Tumbler Hill and Shouldham 

Lane sites. Not only did they damage, they stole 

Cock and Hen birds. The cocks, we are told, can 

be used for cock fighting but the poor hens were 

mutilated by having their combs and wattles cut off 

and left dead or dying in a hedge near the Fakenham 

Road. This cruelty is beyond the pale even the most 

off hand gardeners were appalled. The Police were 

involved and have given SCALGA the utmost support. 

Unfortunately, real proof is needed in the shape of 

photos or positive eye witnesses. Steps have been 

taken to try to safeguard plot-holder’s sites. This 

cannot however bring back what has been lost. It is 

in the interest of everyone to stay alert and PLEASE 

contact the Police. It may not seem that action is 

being taken but cases are built and information 

amassed ready for use. 

On a happier note, things are growing apace. We 

had a very dry start in April just when young plants 

need the most water. The sweet corn romped away 

but the potatoes were very slow to show, we hope 

that they will catch up and be ready for eating with 

summer salads. 

Our starter plots are currently fully let and planted. It 

was a slow start but the warmer weather encouraged 

people to “have a go”. Even on a small area it is 

surprising what variety can be achieved. 

When sowing seeds it is best to plant in rows so 

when they pop through you can tell seedlings from 

weedlings. I also sprinkle a bit of dark compost over 

them, again to highlight where they are. Manys the 

time in a fit of efficiency I have gaily started to dig up 

plantlings. 

Fail safe annuals are: - Love in the mist (nigella), 

Californian poppies, cornflowers, larkspur, poached 

egg plant, Ladybird poppy and Opium poppy. These 

alone can give a lovely show without too much toil 

and angst. 

Forward dates for your diary 

• Best Kept Allotment judging. 10th July 2019. 

• BBQ 11th August 3pm. 

• Afternoon Tea and Prize giving. 8th September 

2018 2pm at the Regent Rooms. 

• Christmas Get Together. 14th December 7.30 pm 

at the Methodist Church School room. 

If you are interested in taking a plot or a starter plot, 

please call Graham or Jennifer Edwards on 07919 

888870. 

Swaffham Library News 

Swaffham Library, The Pightle, Swaffham PE37 7DF 

Tel 01760 721513 

Book Groups 

Swaffham Library’s new book group, the Swaffham 

Sleuths, is focusing on stories of murder, mystery and 

intrigue. The group meets every second Friday of the 

month to talk about the books they’ve been reading 

and will be discussing My Criminal World by Henry 

Sutton at their next meeting. Book groups are a very 

popular and sociable activity to get involved with and 

are supported by the Norfolk Library and Information 

Service with special terms for reservations and loan 

periods as well as access to a large collection of titles 

with multiple copies available. Speak to a member 

of staff at the library if you would like to join a book 

group, or perhaps start a group of your own. 

Library Friends 

The Library Friends are busy planning some super 

summer events at the library! Between 21st-23rd 

June 2019, communities up and down the country 

will be getting together to celebrate kindness, respect 

and all we have in common at part of the Great 

Get Together in honour of the late Jo Cox MP. You 

are invited to join the Swaffham Library Friends on 

Saturday 22 June, 1-3pm for their Strawberry Tea 

Great Get Together event for a friendly chat and a 

cuppa with sandwiches, scones and strawberries. 

Booking is required, and the Strawberry Tea will 

cost £1.50 per person. Funds raised will go towards 

future community events organised by the library 

friends group. Find out more about the Library 

Friends at their next meeting on Tuesday 21 May, 

4.30-5.30pm – all welcome. 

Open times 

Staff available: Tuesday 10am-7pm, Thursday 

10am-7pm, Friday 1-7pm & Saturday 10am-4pm. 

Open Library allows Swaffham Library to be open 

longer: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am- 

4pm & Sunday 10am-4pm. Registration is required 

to use the library during Open Library sessions. 

Speak to a member of staff for more information 

and to register. 

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at Swaffham Community Centre, Campingland 

Icenima presents... 

Icenima 

Screenings at 2pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 

Swaffham Jazz Club 

For May’s session we welcomed Bays River Jazz, 

which consists of Mark Jolly, electric violin - Peter 

Pease, guitar - John Temple, sax and clarinet - Ian 

Hireson, bass guitar - Diana Hare and Hugh Lynch, 

vocals. 

Having a violinist is a first for the Club. The violin is 

a great rarity in Jazz for two basic reasons. Firstly 

it has a comparatively soft sound (which is why 

symphonic orchestras can have up to 32 of them at 

a time!) and secondly, nearly everyone who takes 

up the violin expects to be playing classical music. 

Mark started on the instrument at an early age in 

his parents’ folk group, before moving on to Jazz. 

Also, playing an amplified instrument overcomes 

the lack of volume. 

Mark has an excellent technique, exemplified in his 

ability to play double stopping (ie. playing on two 

strings at once) for long stretches. I really liked his 

silky tone and his sparing use of vibrato, though he 

can use it quite passionately as demonstrated in 

'Dream a Little dream of Me'. 

One of the most interesting pieces was their 

version of the Glen Miller Big Band classic 'In the 

Mood' which worked surprisingly well in such a 

small group and really swung. 

Hugh sang a much appreciated tribute to Doris 

Day who had passed away the previous day. Diana 

got the second set off to a lively start with 'All of 

Me' and followed it up with 'That Old Black Magic' 

which had some good sax soloing. 'As Time Goes 

By' - sung by Hugh - had an interestingly sparse 

intro, just bass and guitar, with some great violin 

interjections once he started to sing. 

The evening ended with a really beautiful 

performance of 'Cry Me a River' with Diana and the 

band making a perfectly balanced sound. 

Coming up: 

Tuesday 11 June at 7.30 Melody Brooker, vocals - 

and her Trio (Not as previously advertised) 

Tuesday 9 July at 7.30 The Colin Mason Quartet 

with Eileanora - vocals and keyboard. Swaffham 

Conservative Club, 23 London St PE7 7DD. Entry £8. 

Information from Geoff 01366 328730 or Norman 

01760 722384. 

Wednesday 19 th June, 2pm 


Tickets: £5.00 

For more info call 01760 722800 

or visit www.icenipartnership.info 

Icenima - You decide 

For those of you who don’t already know, we 

show a film in the Community Centre on the third 

Wednesday of each month at 2pm. We try to select 

a varied choice of films to cater for all tastes, but 

realise we might not always get it right. Therefore, 

we want to ask for your suggestions, would you like 

more comedy, drama or documentaries? 

You can send in suggestions to swaffhamnewsletter@ 

gmail.com or contact us on Facebook, just search for 

‘Iceni Partnership’. We may even set up an online 

poll so you can vote for your favourite from the ideas 

sent in. It would be great to widen our audience, so 

please get in touch. 

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Swaffham Arts 

AGM 

We are glad to have made it safely to the end of 

another year of Swaffham Arts, and grateful to all the 

artists who came to entertain us. 

In the autumn the concerts we planned turned 

into a Baroque Season, which was a great success. 

The chamber orchestra Norwich Baroque, Norwich 

Baroque Quartet, and Tale Dolce Musica brought 

wonderful performances of the wide variety of music 

from this period. 

To celebrate Christmas we again joined in the Parish 

Church Festival of Trees, and collected money for 

the charity Musicians in Hospitals. The Swaffham 

Shantymen came to sing for us at our members’ 

afternoon. 

Believing wholeheartedly in the value of live 

performances, we repeated our invitation to Garlic 

Theatre Puppets for our children’s afternoon. We 

had a good audience of enthusiastic and attentive 

children, but there would have been room for more! 

We had a really good audience for the poetry of 

Lewis Buxton and friends Anna Cathenka and Molly 

Naylor. There seems to be a real interest in this form 

of writing, and they were well received. 

The evening of Traditional Jazz with Barry Tyler was 

nearly a disaster, with one car broken down near 

Lakenheath, and the banjo player having a lapse of 

memory! But the band minus one started only half an 

hour late, and were immediately forgiven by the jazzlovers; 

and when the banjo player, who was also the 

singer and had driven all the way from Surrey, arrived 

just as the second half was about to start, he was 

greeted with a cheer – what a hero! 

Local talent, Ella McCready has a wonderful voice and 

is now making her mark further afield. Accompanied 

by her father, Ivan, on cello and Ian McGregor on 

piano, she sang a wide range of songs with remarkable 

maturity, and the calls for an encore signalled the 

appreciation of her listeners.Thanks go to everyone 

who has helped us this year; to the artists who journey 

to Swaffham; to our membership who encourage us; 

and to all our audiences who support us. 

Our new programme will be out soon. We look forward 

to seeing you next season, starting in September with 

the Sheringham Shantymen. 

Welcome to Swaffham 

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gallery of work by local artists 

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Swaffham History Group 

This scene of Swaffham may still be recalled by 

older residents of the town. It is a postcard of the 

Pedlar town sign and has the date September 1961 

written on the back, although the photograph may 

have been taken in the late 1950s. 

Thank goodness all the various road signs have 

been removed from the positions shown, so the 

Pedlar can now be seen in his true glory. Looking 

down London Street the shop with its blinds down 

was the Aldiss Drapery department, a company 

which had been trading since the early 1860s. The 

tall white building further down was originally 

Plowrights, the famous ironmongers, before it was 

converted into the present shopping arcade. The 

name of Plowright was first mentioned in Swaffham 

parish records as early as 1457. 

The building between Aldiss and Plowrights is 

Fitzroy House, the then home of the Swaffham 

Rural District Council. This is now an estate agents 

with various offices above. 

The History Group still welcomes new members, 

particularly anyone interested in undertaking 

research. Our next meeting is due to take place on 

Monday 10th June, from 2pm/4pm at the museum. 

Swaffham Spiritual Awareness Group 

Meets in the Community Centre, 

Beech Close, Campingland, Swaffham 

at 6.30pm. 

9 June, John Ennis, Whittlesea 

23 June, Jackie & Keith Parsons, Downham Market 

We offer healing from 5.30pm prior to our Sunday services 

Our trained healers can help with various types of pain and tension from 

stress. This service is free although donations are gratefully received. 

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Women’s Pension Campaign 

Gaining NCC Support 

Norfolk campaigners adversely affected by pension 

reforms have gained the support of Norfolk County 

Council to help them keep their plight on the agenda. 

Members of the Norfolk Broads – PAIN (Pension 

Action in Norfolk) Group met the Leader of the 

Council Andrew Proctor at County Hall to hear that 

the Council had almost unanimously passed a motion 

to back more than 45,000 women in the county 

who were born 

in the 1950s 

and 1960s and 

have had their 

state pension 

age increased 

twice, from 60 

to 66 by 2020. 

Mr Proctor will 

now write to 

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to 

call on the Government to reconsider transitional 

arrangements for affected women. 

The Norfolk Broads do not expect the state pension 

age to go back to 60 but they do claim women were 

given insufficient personal notice by the Government 

about the changes. Many have been left in financial 

hardship as they were unable to make alternative 

pension plans in time. The Group’s leaders, Lynn 

Nicholls, Lorraine White and Annette James, thanked 

Judy Oliver, County Councillor for Sheringham and 

Chairperson of the NCC Pensions Committee, for 

her help and for putting the motion forward to the 

full Council. They said “we are delighted to gain 

this support which helps keep the pressure on the 

government to right a wrong affecting not only us 

but our children and grandchildren in the future”. 

The group, which has over 200 members, campaigns 

against the increase in state pension age for women 

born in the 1950s and 1960s. A judicial review into 

statepension changes is due to be heard in London 

on 5 and 6 June. 

To find out more search norfolkbroadsPAIN on 

Facebook or emailnorfolkbroadspensions@gmail.com. 

Swift Awareness Week 

June 22nd to June 30th. 

As many of you know, Swifts are a declining species, 

and Narvos, (Nar Valley Ornithological Society) are 

promoting awareness by holding an information stall 

on Swaffham Market on Saturday, June 29th. There 

will be Swift nest boxes for sale, information, survey 

details and a chance to find out more. 

Please come and support us, and in the meantime, 

it would help if you notice the date they return and 

location. 

Many thanks, Narvos Committee.

CELEBRATING 

President’s Corner 

Swaffham 5 

The last month has been a mixture of planning for 

future events for our continuing celebration of our 

50th Anniversary (which goes on until 31st December 

2019) and the preparation for the next Rotary year 

which starts on the 1st July 2019 with our next 

President Steve Ward. 

Last month we followed up our donation to the 

work of Leeway by inviting their Residential Service 

Manager and their Manager of Safe Houses to talk to 

us. They gave illuminating and moving presentations 

on the work of Leeway who support adult, children 

and young people who are experiencing domestic 

abuse. The latter does not just mean violent 

behaviour. They use the terms domestic violence and 

YEARS 

This year we are again sponsoring a young candidate 

for RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Award. This is an 

intensive leadership experience at Graffham Water 

lasting one week. Young people from ages 18 to 

30 develop their skills as a Leader while having fun 

and making connections. Every year thousands of 

young people take part at similar venues around the 

Country, our area using the excellent facilities and 

trainers at Graffham Water. The course which costs 

between £500-£600 involves a challenging outdoor 

experience, group games,trust events,ropes course, 

business methods, public speaking and problemsolving 

skills, thus teaching values such as democracy 

equality and peace. We have found that those 

participating return home much wiser and stronger 

in so many ways after this excellent course for young 

people. 

abuse to describe the physical, psychological, sexual 

or financial abuse that takes place within an intimate 

or family-type relationship and forms a pattern of 

coercive and controlling behaviour. Their stories of 

typical case studies were moving and upsetting. 

The end of this month is the end of the second 

quarter of our “Capture Swaffham” photographic 

Competition so you still have 4 weeks to submit your 

entry. 

Once again our Rotary Club are pleased to sponsor 

the £1200 fee for Professional Writer Helen Moss 

to become the Professional ‘Writer in Residence’ 

at Litcham School. Following our past support 

excellent award winning results have resulted from 

the pupils there due to her continuing input. Helen is 

also organising and will judge a writing competition 

between infant schools in the area. 

Again we are organising our annual Stroke Awareness 

day on June 8th at the Assembly Rooms 9am to 

1.30pm. Come along and have your blood pressure 

checked for free. We know that we have saved lives 

in the past by organising this day. 

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Last month we were horrified to learn of the 

Swaffham Infants School Reading Garden had 

been vandalised for the 3rd time since it opened 

in September. Their higher level teaching assistant 

and Forest School leader Cara Butters spoke of her 

heartbreak at yet another mindless attack in which 

the swing was ripped down and broken, the wooden 

see-saw was split in half and the willow dome was 

pulled up in places. They had worked hard to make 

this area a rich learning environment for the children. 

Therefore I visited the School, saw the site and spoke 

with the Head Teacher Marion Link regarding the 

help we could give. I am pleased to say that the Club 

immediately voted to donate £200 towards their 

crowd- funding Appeal to remedy the damage. 

Meanwhile as a Club we continue to enjoy fellowship 

on a weekly basis. If you would like to learn more 

about Rotary and potential membership for both 

sexes or ways in which your business might be 

involved, please do contact me to arrange a chat 

on 01760 722111 or by email at malcolmwhittley@ 

yahoo.co.uk. 

This is my last Newsletter contribution as incoming 

President will take over next month. It has been a 

pleasure for me to write this column this past year, 

hoping to tell people in Swaffham & District some of 

the Community help and support we strive to give to 

the area. 

Malcolm Whittley

Downham Grange 

State of the art, loving care in Downham Market 

Welcome to Downham Grange Care Home, a striking new 

purpose-built development in Downham Market. 

We provide meaningful person-centred exceptional care for those in 

need of residential, respite, nursing or dementia care. 

Boasting 62 en-suite bedrooms, the home has 

been finished to the most luxurious standards, 

with extra-wide corridors, a variety of large 

spacious and comfortable lounges and dining 

rooms with kitchenette areas that help to promote 

independence and social inclusion. 

The home has been designed to meet the needs 

of people who require nursing and dementia 

care. This exciting new development meets our 

Kingsley care ethos, responding to individual 

needs and providing the highest standards of care. 

Like all Kingsley Healthcare Homes, our care is 

focused around each person’s individual needs and 

wishes. We value and respect how each person 

chooses to spend their day. 

Our strong ethos of person-centred care runs 

through everything we do. Our staff are all highly 

experienced and receive on-going training to make 

sure that we deliver only the very best quality care. 

We really want to make a difference 

to the lives of the people we care for. 

With this in mind we have built the 

home to the highest specifications, 

giving particular consideration 

to making the design and layout 

suitable for people living with a 

dementia. 

This new home will enable us to 

continue to provide high-quality 

surroundings and environment. It 

will ensure our staff deliver quality 

of service and improve the quality of 

life of our residents every day. 

The staff at Downham Grange go 

that extra mile to make the home 

feel comfortable and relaxed. We 

like Downham Grange to feel like 

a ‘home from home’. We encourage 

people to take part in the daily living 

activities as well as other ongoing 

activities that take place throughout 

the day. 

“It took me just a few 

days to feel at home 

because the staff are 

so welcoming and 

caring” 

Downham Grange Care Home 

Clackclose Road, Downham Market, 

Norfolk PE38 9PA 

Tel 01366 387054 Fax 01366 385861 

downham.manager@kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk 

www.kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk

free meal Mondays 

Join us for a free vegetarian meal on the third Monday of the 

month. Lunch is served from 11am till 1pm in Swaffham Assembly 

Rooms. Please call 01760 722800 if you’d like to attend, 

• mon 21st Jan 

• mon 18th feb 

• mon 18th march 

• mon 15th april 

• mon 20th may 

• mon 17th june 

dates for 2019: 

• mon 15th july 

• mon 19th aug 

• mon 16th sept 

• mon 21st oct 

• mon 18th nov 

• mon 16th dec 

meals cooked with ingredients donated to swaffham community 

fridge. we look forward to dining with you! 


Branch 

01760 

725801 

http://www.family-action.org.uk 

building better families 

Tai Chi for health 

Tai Chi has been found to be beneficial for: 

• Helping relieve arthritis 

• Improving balance & posture 

• Toning muscles 

• Improving mobility 

• Promoting good health 

• Physical & mental wellbeing 

Our classes are relaxed, friendly, fun, 

& a good way of meeting new friends. 

01760 723102 or 07587 567406 

e:academytaichi@yahoo.co.uk 

East Dereham 

Tuesday 11am 


Wednesday 10am 

Friday 10am 

www.academytaichi.co.uk 

1st year initial 

joining fees 

1st year initial 

Association 

Under 

65 yrs 

Single 

Over 

65 yrs 

Single 

Under 

65 yrs 

Joint 

Over 65 

yrs 

Joint 

£5.00 £5.00 £10.00 £10.00 

£2.00 £2.00 £4.00 £4.00 

joining fees 

Total 1st Year £24.00 £22.00 £42.00 £38.0 

Thereafter 

£17.00 £15.00 £28.00 £24.00 

Annual full 

membership

Swaffham Players 

Swaffham Camera Club 

The clubs new 

The 

programme 

club's new programme 

of events and 

of events 

meetings wa 

and meetings was launched with a 

received evening of stunning photographs of African wi 

well received evening of stunning 

Steve photographs DeRoeck of African The shots wildlife, left presented many members, by Steve who are 

photographing DeRoeck. The shots British left wildlife, many members, glad that who animals are in the U 

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you. We soon realised a camera lens does not offer 

photographing British wildlife, glad that animals in the U 

much protection from a determined subject. 

have the teeth or demeanour and built in ability to plan t 

realised a camera lens does not offer much protection fr 

subject. 

Swaffham Players have completed their run of “A 

Little of What you Fancy”. The show, was in the 

popular Old Time Music Hall format, and included 

a variety of songs and sketches, old favourites 

as well as some more modern offerings. Nearly 

all the active members of the society took part, 

showcasing a wide range of talents and styles. It was 

presented in the friendly, intimate atmosphere of 

the Swaffham Conservative Club. Audiences joined 

in enthusiastically with the chorus numbers, and 

seemed to thoroughly enjoy their evening. 

We will be holding our AGM later in May. Apart from 

the usual agenda items, we will be discussing our 

next play, to be presented on 18th and 19th October, 

possible ways to expand our types of show to appeal 

to the widest audience, and ways to celebrate our 

50th anniversary next year. 

New members are always welcome, and are invited 

to contact the Secretary, Nicky Dawkins, on 01760 

721568. 

The next meeting was our yearly photography competi 

competition with the Lakenheath club, displaying 

Lakenheath club, displaying talents in both projected an 

talents in both projected and printed images. 

.Lakenheath 

Lakenheath triumphed 

triumphed 

by 

by 

a small 

a small 

overall 

overall 

margin 

margin 

at 

at the 

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year's as one event. all, with both clubs looking forward to next 

The next meeting was our yearly photography competit 

year's event. 

Lakenheath May meeting club, highlights Highlights displaying were were an talents evening an evening of both tips of projected and Tips and an H 

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year's Our event. First June meeting will be an illustrated talk by 

Chris Our First Bell on June "Storm meeting Chasing", will at be which an illustrated members of talk by Ch 

May Chasing", other meeting clubs at are Highlights which cordially members invited were an to of join evening other us. clubs of Tips are cordiall and Hin 

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For membership further information enquires please on the visit club's the clubs activities, website or memb 

competition. 

visit www.swaffhamcameraclub.com 

the clubs website www.swaffhamcameraclub.com 

Our First June meeting will be an illustrated talk by Chri 

Chasing", at which members of other clubs are cordially 

The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul 

For further information on the club's activities, or membe 

PATRONAL FESTIVAL 

visit the clubs website www.swaffhamcameraclub.com 

28th 29th and 30th June 

The floral theme is “ALL THE SAINTS” 

The church will be open as usual from 

9.00 am until 4.00 pm approx. 

and refreshments will be available. 

SONGS OF PRAISE service 6.00 pm 

Sunday 30th 

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Yoga 

with Karen 

Stillness 

Balance 

Strength 

Beginners’ Hatha Yoga class 

A gentle class especially suitable for people with no 

prior yoga experience 

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Wissey U3A 

On the 2nd May there was a Special General Meeting 

(SGM) which was a precursor to the Annual General 

Meeting (AGM) on 4th July. The SGM, which was well 

attended, enabled members to question, discuss 

and debate the work done by members on the 

Committee. A presentation by a representative of 

the Nat West Bank entitled ‘Friends against Scams’ 

will be on 6th June. This presentation, which is in 

conjunction with Norfolk Trading Standards and the 

Police, is sure to be very popular with U3A members. 

There was a visit to the Museum of Gas and Local 

History in Fakenham on 16th May which will be 

followed by another visit on 20th June. 

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. By definition, the U3A is non-political 

and non-religious. Wissey U3A meetings are held at 

Holme Hale’s Pavilion on the first Thursday of the 

month from 09.45 until 12.00 mid-day. 

Membership of the Wissey U3A can help those 

who may be living alone and feeling isolated or for 

anyone who has recently moved to the local area 

and would like to make new friends. As one member 

said, ‘The U3A has enhanced my social life, allowed 

me to form valued new friendships and provided me 

with knowledge and entertainment.' Another spoke 

of an immediate introduction to a community and 

realising that it’s never too late to learn something 

new. Members of the Wissey U3A can take part in a 

wide variety of activities. Currently, some activities 

do have waiting lists however members can ask to 

join groups such as ‘Family History’, Rambling, Tenpin 

Bowling and Walking. There are currently over 

30 interesting activity groups. 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 to be prepared to share their knowledge with 

other like-minded members. 

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 currently £10. 

Daredevil pilots celebrated in new show! 

This year is the centenary of one of the greatest 

moments of aviation history and a truly British first 

– the first ever non-stop flight across the Atlantic, 

completed by British aviators Capt John Alcock and 

navigator Lt. Arthur Brown. To mark the occasion 

the nail-biting, side-splitting true story of this 

daredevil flight has been turned into a rip roaring 

play and is set to tour Breckland rural venues as 

part of Breckland Council’s Silver Social project. 

‘Those Magnificent Men’, by acclaimed writing duo 

Mitchell & Nixon, tells the story of the intrepid 

duo who made the first non-stop transatlantic 

flight in a modified First World War Vickers Vimy 

bomber, flying not only through dense fog, sleet, 

snow and hail – sometimes upside down – from 

Canada to Ireland. Starring Radio 4 regular David 

Mounfield (‘Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Show’) 

and writer/performer Brian Mitchell (‘The Ministry 

of Biscuits’), they will endeavour to tell the epic 

tale with just cardboard, two stools and some leftover 

props! 

The Silver Social project is an ambitious programme 

of daytime events aimed at older people, in 

community venues across Breckland. The project 

uses a range of art forms, delivered by professional 

artists, to promote participation and independent 

living in our communities. The Silver Social holds 

events in libraries, village halls and other familiar 

community spaces, in target areas across Breckland 

including Dereham, Swaffham, Attleborough, 

Watton, Thetford, Ashill, Necton, Shipdham and 

Harling. The scheme is funded by the Arts Council 

England, Breckland Council and Norfolk County 

Council. Transport can be arranged for participants 

with travel issues. 

The show will be 

touring between 

3rd June to 7th June 

at Ashill Community 

Centre, Harling Old 

School Village Hall, 

Attleborough Town 

Hall, Shipdham All 

Saints Church and 

Necton Community 

Centre. The show 

runs from 2 p.m. to 

3.30pm with tickets 

just £5, which includes refreshments. For more 

information on Silver Social events, including how 

to purchase ‘Those Magnificent Men’ tickets visit 

www.thesilversocial.com, call 01362 656870 or 

email community@breckland.gov.uk. 

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Book Presentation 

with Graeme Sheppard 

Monday 10 th June 

2pm to 4pm 


Fee only £3 on arrival 

Graeme Sheppard, 

a retired London 

police officer, gives a 

presentation about 

his book. 

This covers a case on 

which he has done 

years of investigation

Galleries 

The Ben Emmerson Room - Swaffham Treasures 

The Monique Slaven Room – Archaeology and the 

Sporle with Palgrave Collection 

The David Butters Room – The Rotary Capture 

Swaffham Display 

Conflict and Consequences – The Effects of conflict 

on a small market town and its environs 

The Carter Connection - The story of Howard Carter 

and the Discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. 

Also available on application 

• Guided walks 

• Talks 

• School Activity Day - Carter meets Tutankhamun 

• Loan Boxes for schools, groups or families 

Museum Opening 

Swaffham Museum is open. Come and see new 

displays. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, a small admission 

charge applies. Sat 10am-1pm. For 2019 we are 

offering FREE entry to the Museum on Saturdays 

(10am - 1pm). 

Swaffham Museum, 

Town Hall, London Street, 

Swaffham PE37 7DQ 

Tel: 01760 721230 

Open 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri. 

Sat. 10am to 1pm 

Prices: 

adults £3. 

Concessions £2.50 

Children 5 and over £1. 

Family tickets available. 

Saturdays – free entry 

To keep up to date join us on our website: 

www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk or follow us on facebook 

FoSH (Friends of Swaffham Heritage) 

We support the Museum financially. 

Our Membership Scheme is a one off Life Membership 

payment of just £10 for an individual and £15 for a 

family. This gives you free access to all the museum 

galleries for life. 

For more information please contact Secretary James 

Dean 01760 720756 or jamesdean@uwclub.net 

FoSH 100 Club 

Run by the Friends - open to ALL 

A yearly subscription of £20 could win a prize of 

£40, £20 or £10 each month with special extra prize 

of £100 in May and November. For more information 

contact Barbara White Tel: 01760 720756 or 

jamesdean@uwclub.net 

Prize winners: 

May draw - £40 No.29 / £20 No.77 / £10 No.41 

WANTED – Volunteer Stewards 

For ‘front of house’ – to welcome visitors, explain 

Museum, work in shop and TIC. Steward sessions 

are 3 hours – 10am-1pm, and 1-4pm 

Contact Steve Gregory – Volunteer Co-ordinator – 

on (01760) 721230 or 755596 

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Swaffham Community Hospital LOFs 

Now into spring and our newish garden at the 

rear of the hospital is looking good. We hope to 

maximise its use for both occasional events and 

primarily for the wellbeing of the patients. 

As you are aware the hospital beds are always full 

and the staff cope daily with more patients of a 

higher dependency. Also, because the hospital 

has a large catchment area it does mean at times 

that local Swaffham residents can not access all 

services. 

We are still in dialogue with the Hospital Trust 

regarding the purchase of the “high tech” patient 

bedside chairs. More news soon. 

Thanks to all who supported the last coffee 

morning at the Methodist Church. Our next one 

is planned for Saturday 21st September. 

On Wed 15th May we participated in the annual 

“health roadshow” in town. This is where lots of 

organisations associated with health matters get 

together to promote well being and keep you 

informed. 

Our last fundraising event was on Saturday 18th 

May in the Assembly rooms at 7pm. This timewe 

had something new, James Parry, a Norfolk based 

writer talked about a lady called Emma Turner 

who is a well known photographer and naturalist. 

It was a social evening with a welcome drink, 

cheese and wine, plus pay bar. It proved to be an 

entertaining evening. 

On the afternoon of Sunday 14th July we plan to 

hold a garden party/fete at the hospital seeking 

to involve as many patients as possible. More 

publicity on this later. Bring the children as well. 

On 7th September it will be time again for our 

town street collections. Help is always welcome 

for this, so lend a hand if you can. 

On a more formal note, as a charity we hold an 

annual general meeting to formally adopt last 

year's accounts and a chairman's report. This took 

place at 2pm on Monday 13th May in the meeting 

room at the hospital. It was an open meeting and 

gave the opportunity for members of the public to 

learn more about what we do. As ever we welcome 

new people to join our small committee and help 

us with our activities. If you think you might be 

interested, call me for an informal chat. 

We have received some lovely letters and 

donations from past patients and their families. 

As ever be assured we put the money to good use. 

Colin Houghton (Chairman) 

01760 336025 

Swaffham Lionesses 

The Pride of Swaffham. 

Lionesses have been giving our usual helping hand 

serving refreshments 

at the Blood Donor 

sessions in the 

Assembly Rooms. 

Three Lionesses took 

part in our Zone 

Project, litter picking 

on the coast. Our new 

Lioness Thelma joined 

President Anne and 

Karen, and we were 

sent to Snettisham to clean up any plastics and other 

rubbish on the beach there. Happily it was a sunny 

day, and there wasn’t too much litter, we collected 

one bin bag full between us in a couple of hours. 

In May most of our time was taken up selling tickets 

for our Grand Draw, which took place at our 1950s 

Supper Dance held at Stanley’s on 17th May. Thanks 

to Asda, Tesco and Swaffham Market for allowing us 

to sell our draw tickets. Hopefully we will have made a 

good amount to donate to Charities for the homeless. 

On the social front, we entered a team in the Swaffham 

Lions St. George’s Quiz, and some of us went to see 

the Swaffham Players Music Hall “A Little of What 

you Fancy”, which was an enjoyable and entertaining 

evening. 

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Swaffham WEA 

British Radicalism: 

From the Peasant's Revolt to the present 

In Britain we have a long and fascinating history of 

individuals and groups who have asked awkward 

questions of the establishment and challenged the 

status quo. We are proud of our rights and freedoms 

and look back on a long history of struggles to 

transfer power from the rich and powerful, usually 

the king, to the ‘common’ people. Magna Carta, the 

Peasants' Revolt, the Levellers, the Great Reform Act 

and the Suffragettes have all played their part in this 

radical tradition. 

Swaffham RBL 

I am delighted to announce that the 

2018 Poppy Appeal now stands in 

excess of £25,000 and will continue 

until September 2019. 

In April we held an Awards Evening, 

where something like 67 awards were presented by the 

County Poppy Appeal Organiser Lynn Hatch. 

Certificates are awarded for 5 and 10 year service. 

There are also different badges brooches and tie pins 

for those whose service amount to 15 and 20 years. 

That is really good going but for those stalwarts who've 

served even longer there are 30, 35, 40 and also 55 and 

60 year medals and Bars. 

In a forthcoming day school organised by Swaffham 

WEA tutor Chad Goodwin will be examining these 

events and movements and looking at their place 

in British history. He will also address the questions: 

does any unfinished business remain? are there still 

more freedoms to fight for? In the current era of 

political uncertainty this course is bound to have a 

special relevance and be particularly stimulating and 

thought provoking. 

As always for WEA courses no skills or experience are 

needed - just bring an open mind, and a willingness 

to join in the discussions. 

British Radicalism from the Peasant's Revolt to 

the present takes place on Saturday 29th June 

2019, 10am to 4pm. The venue is the Swaffham 

Community Centre, Campingland, Swaffham, PE37 

7RD. The fee for the course is £15 and places 

should be booked in advance either online at wea. 

org.uk (where more information is available) or Tel: 

01760 723558. Please bring a packed lunch – tea 

and coffee provided at refreshment breaks. 

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• 26 collectors received their 5 year certificate. 

• 22 collectors received their 10 year certificate. 

• 3 collectors received their 15 year brooch /tie pin. 

• 8 collectors received their 20 year badge. 

• 2 collectors received their long service 30 year medal. 

• 3 collectors received their 35 year Bar. 

• 3 collectors received their 40 year Bar. 

• 1 collector, Mrs Frances Barker, incredulously received 

both her 55 and 60 year Bars. 

As Poppy Appeal Organiser for Swaffham I would like 

to once again thank everyone who helped last year - 

you weren't all invited to the Awards Evening, simply 

because there wouldn't have been enough room! But 

you are all equally important to me and the Poppy 

Appeal. 

Anne Thorp, Poppy Appeal Organiser, 

Swaffham RBL

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Breckland District Council area, seeking financial 

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books, tools, equipment, instruments, outfits plus 

educational trips; including assistance for those 

leaving school, in preparation for taking up further 

education or apprenticeships. 

The Trustees will review and consider all 

applications received. Application forms can be 

found on our website: 

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Elections now over, a new Council has 

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4 years. At the first Council meeting, 

which took place on Wed 8th May I am 

pleased to confirm that Cllr Jill Skinner 

(previously Deputy Mayor) was duly 

elected as Mayor for 2019/20. Newly 

appointed Cllr Keith Sandle was also duly elected as 

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Also, a personal thank you to those of you who voted 

to support me as a Town Councillor for the next 4 years. 

I must also take this opportunity to thank our Town Hall 

staff and all previous Councillors for their support to me 

over the last year, and the many community groups and 

organisations across Swaffham for their valuable input 

into making Swaffham our great Market town. 

On local news, firstly to say that we understand the 

independent report on the future of Leisure facilities for 

Swaffham is now with Breckland and hopefully will be 

released fairly soon. Work on renovating the toilet block 

at the Recreation Ground, Haspall’s Road has started, 

and you will soon start to see the results - thanks goes 

to a number of local business people who, alongside 

the council are undertaking much of the work. 

By the time you get this we will have held our second 

successful “Sheep Fair” on the market – it promised to 

be bigger and better than last year, so I hope you all 

enjoyed the day. 

It’s a 2nd year of annual events - with Norfolk Day 

on Saturday July 25th and Dads Army Day with the 

Thetford museum volunteers and Timescape joining us 

again on Saturday 3rd August. 

The 3rd annual Car Event and Family fun day is 

scheduled for August Bank Holiday Sunday at the 

Recreation Ground and promises to be an attractive 

and enjoyable day out for everyone. 

Unfortunately, there is no update on the future of the 

Green Britain Centre – as you may recall this property is 

owned by Breckland Council who are currently seeking 

new tenants 

Finally, I was so pleased that a majority vote was 

recorded to adopt the Swaffham Neighbourhood Plan. 

This has been 3 years in the making and with the support 

of the community we now have a comprehensive 

development plan that certainly gives the town a lot 

more influence on planning matters. 

Cllr Jill Skinner will be writing the future articles and I 

wish her every success in leading Swaffham forward 

Cllr Colin Houghton 

Mayor of Swaffham 2018/19 

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In Touch With Your Town 

'In Touch with your Town' is put 

together by the Town Clerk Richard 

Bishop or occasionally by the Deputy 

Town Clerk Claire Smith. It deals with 

some of the most topical items of 

the day and the odd item where the Council want to 

share information with the Town. 

Swaffham Town Council Annual Report 2018-19 

Mayor's overview of the year 2018-19 

A report by the Mayor Cllr Colin Houghton given to 

the Annual Town Assembly on 24th April 2019: - 

Forthcoming Elections - 4 Councillors are not 

standing for re-election, Cllrs Brenda Bowler and Jan 

Buckley-Stevens have served for 4 years, both Anne 

Thorp and Terry Jennison have served for much 

longer and both have served the town as Mayor. In 

the Breckland elections Cllr Shirley Matthews was 

standing down after serving 28 years as a Breckland 

Councillor. All retiring Councillors were thanked for 

their service to the town. 

Neighbourhood Plan – all were encouraged to 

vote at the referendum. A Yes vote would earn 

the Plan the same status as Breckland Local Plan, 

when determining planning applications for the 

development of the town. Tribute was paid to 

our willing band of volunteers working alongside 

Councillors, Staff and Rachel Leggett and her team of 

experts. It has been a labour of love at times, and a 

lot of hard work getting a credible document that can 

be used for the next 20 years - our grateful thanks 

to all, but especially Rachel who has steered the 

Steering Group through to the end. 

Events - the Town Council have been involved in the 

past year with the re-launch of a Sheep Fair in May, 

a spectacular visit of the Grenadier Guards Band in 

June (in conjunction with the RB Legion), a Vintage 

Car Event and Funday on the Rec, a Dad’s Army Day 

at the Market, the town rising to the occasion with 

fantastic Poppy Displays all around the town with 

the Market Cross as a focal point in the Town Centre, 

and of course the Christmas Lights Switch-on and 

Christmas Market in December. 

Market - 4 years ago we were also part of the 800- 

year celebrations for Swaffham Market. The Market 

has slowly but steadily had an upturn in the past 12 

months. The Auction is as popular as ever. There 

is a good selection of stalls, always with room for 

more. We have 10 new market stalls purchased in 

conjunction with Watton Town Council, following 

a successful joint grant application. This project is 

due to launch very soon, and we hope can take our 

Market onwards and upwards to the next level. 

Twinning - our twinning partnership with Couhe in 

France and Hemmoor in Germany reached its 50- 

year milestone back in September 2018. The Mayor 

led a contingent from the town to Couhe, and a new 

twinning charter was signed, after working on a 

modification to bring the partnership pledge up to 

date and hopefully to stand the test of time for the 

next 50 years. The world has changed immeasurably 

in the past 50 years, and yet the friendships remain 

strong between the three towns, who celebrate their 

different cultures and their similarities. 

Watton and Swaffham Focus Group - continue to 

meet bi-monthly and this liaison is starting to pay 

off dividends, with the appointment of Sue Dent 

our Project Support Officer last June, working across 

the two towns 18.5 hrs each week in Watton and 

in Swaffham. Already Sue has brought in grants 

in excess of her annual salary and has raised the 

profile of the town in many mediums, promotion 

is on-going, event organisation is building, and the 

building blocks are being laid for a solid foundation 

for the future in both towns. There is so much more 

to do though... 

Days Field - was previously up for sale for 18 months 

or so, it is currently off the market. The Town Council 

narrowed down their options to a straight sale, a 

partnership arrangement or to borrow £6 million to 

build out the site. Each option has different merits 

and potential benefits to the town, as the Council 

would like to retain some of the housing to rent in 

the private sector as an income generator. There was 

a Public meeting that started to debate some of the 

complex issues surrounding this potential project. 

It was then decided by the Council to defer a final 

decision to the new Council following the elections 

in May, likely to be around July 2019. It remains a 

potential windfall for the town. The Town Council 

are currently going through a re-application process 

for outline planning permission for 51 dwellings, this 

is in order to protect their investment in the site, 

whichever option is finally chosen to take the project 

forward. 

Town Centre Project - the Buttercross has been 

refurbished, with a lot of the stonework being 

replaced and the columns have been repaired and 

repainted. The electrics have been brought up to 

date, with a power supply to the Buttercross, lit 

bollards surrounding the Buttercross and lights 

underneath the dome. Some of the cobbles have 

been flattened out or repaired, there are now power 

points for Market traders to plug into, there are two 

electric car charging points and 6 new streetlights. 

The most controversial issue for this project was a 

brick built UKPN power supply cabinet, to power 

all of the electrics and two car park ticket machines 

for Breckland Council. It was something that was 

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equired by UK Power Network and the Town Team 

have come up with a way of disguising it, by moving 

some of the display panels to three sides of the 

structure and removing the triangular boards which 

are also close to the Buttercross. This work should be 

completed sometime in May or early June. 

Flags and Flag Poles – another new initiative this 

year, was to purchase 100 flags and flag poles, a 

combination of Union Jacks, St. George’s Cross and 

Norfolk Flags were put up around the Town. The 

Council will be repeating this from 1st May through 

to the end of September this year + ad-hoc days/ 

events. 

Air Quality – we are still awaiting DEFRA’s response 

to the Air Quality Action Plan prepared by a Steering 

Group including representatives from Norfolk County 

Council, Breckland Council and Swaffham Town 

Council. Some of the proposed actions we hope can 

be taken forward in the years to come, as we try 

and address this very serious issue, mainly in Station 

Street, but in the area from the traffic lights to the 

mini roundabout on the A1065 too! 

Network Improvement Strategy – we have had an 

interim report; we await a more detailed report. This 

carries on from the work that was started last year 

with Norfolk County Council. Swaffham was one of 

five towns receiving £20,000 to get their strategy 

completed. The idea being to provide baseline data 

to support the case for improvements to mitigate and 

complement the development of the town. The key 

to the next stage is to get money allocated in order to 

get some of the improvements implemented. 

Breckland Local Plan – is almost there, we hope to 

have a fully adopted plan later this year. 

Swaffham Newsletter – remains a good source of 

information, and we are grateful to Iceni Partnership 

for their commitment to keeping a high standard 

community newsletter coming through our doors. 

Grateful too to our willing team of volunteer 

deliverers who deliver to every door in the Town. 

There is always room for more volunteers, as we 

would like to reduce the burden on our current band 

of volunteers, even if it is to cover for their holidays 

now and again. If you would like to help, we would 

like to hear from you. 

Leisure Centre Feasibility Study – we were invited 

with other stakeholders to a meeting with the 

consultants at the start of this process back in 

February. The brief is to carry out this feasibility study 

for a dry facility to enhance or replace the current 

Leisure Centre at Hamonds Academy site. The results 

of the study are currently awaited, as Breckland have 

a meeting with the consultants later this week and 

the final report is expected in mid-May, just after the 

Local Council elections. 

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Any Other Business – there is of course so much 

that we could have mentioned in this report, things 

that are dealt with day to day, and by the Council at 

every Council or Committee meeting. Not in the least 

of these in recent months has been dealing with a 

traveller incursion at the Orford Road Playing Field 

and the subsequent clear-up operation. There is often 

issues in need of our attention, to that aim there is 

a public open forum at every Council meeting of 15 

minutes where you can ‘have your say’ and address 

the Council. 

FINANCE: Budget 2019-20 & Accounts 2018-19 by 

the Town Clerk Richard Bishop 

Precept - Swaffham Town Council decided to put up 

their Precept (Council Tax) to £156.56 at Band D at 

their Budget meeting in January for 2019-20 starting 

this month, an increase of £1.57 per year. Councillors 

also agreed to take advantage of an increase in their 

Council Tax Base from 2538.80 to 2602.90 as the Town 

is expanding there are now more people living in the 

Town to share the Council Tax burden, otherwise the 

increase could have been higher. This has meant that 

the Town Council have been able to increase their 

Precept from £393,500 to £407,500, thus following 

a 5.6% increase for the previous financial year with 

a 1% increase in the year just started on 1st April. As 

the Town expands it means that the Town Council is 

taking on more Play Areas, Open Spaces and Street 

Lights, so the additional income will be needed to 

pay for more services delivered locally. 

The Budget - The outgoing Council has just set the 

budget for the incoming Council; they are in the final 

stages of their 4-year term. The task as always is to 

see that there are sufficient funds to manage the 

services and facilities we have in the Town, whilst 

not burdening the Council Taxpayer with larger than 

necessary increases in what they have to pay. 

Council Tax Support Grant - For 2019-20 Breckland 

Council have finally removed the Council Tax Support 

Grant, having reduced it year on year over the past 

three years. The Town Council must now manage 

this loss of income by monitoring its expenditure to 

ensure good housekeeping. 

Council Tax - Government have given us a bit of 

breathing space at least one more year on the 

question of whether Parish & Town Councils should 

be included in a referendum policy (which both 

Breckland and County Council have now), whereby 

a percentage increase is set by government and 

local councils can only go above this by winning a 

referendum. The coming years will see many more 

changes and challenges put before the Town Council. 

The Council Taxpayer in Swaffham at Band D last year 

paid £1,790.74 this was shared out as follows: - 

£1,322.73 County Council, £83.88 Breckland Council,

to pay. 

Council Tax Support Grant - For 2019-20 Breckland Council have finally removed the Council 

having reduced it year on year over the past three Highway years. The problems Town Council must now manage th 

Highway problems should be reported to Norfolk 

monitoring its expenditure to ensure good housekeeping. 

County Council: Tel. 0344 800 8020. Give the 

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where further information can be obtained. 

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Street Lights/Pot Holes 

£1,322.73 County Council, £83.88 Breckland Council, £229.14 Police, £154.99 Swaffham Town Cou 

£229.14 Police, £154.99 Swaffham Town Council 

Projects - for the future: 

• Sale of former Day’s Field allotment site - a Council 

decision has been deferred to the new Council, now 

not likely to happen until July at the earliest. 

• Improvements to Public Toilets – needs to come 

together as a project in July to meet the funding 

deadline of December 2019 for Section 106 

drawdown. Time is tight, and this will take a concerted 

effort to pull this project round, as clarification is 

being sought with the developer for how this money 

Projects - for the future: 

can be spent. 

• Use for land purchased for a swimming pool - 

the Town Council two years ago re-affirmed that 

this land 

 

is for a swimming pool, at least for the 

remainder of this Council's term which has now 

come to an end. This matter will be on the Finance 

agen d a i n Ju l y fo r th e n ew C o u n ci l to co n s i d er. 

Extra responsibilities and General Reserves - The 

Town Council currently has come to terms with extra 

responsibilities that public toilets, play areas and 

other functions discarded by higher authorities can 

bring. The general revenue reserves balance has 

been consolidated this past two years. Our Internal 

Auditor came to our office at the Town Hall last 

Wednesday, he has given us another good report, as 

we (councillors and staff) continue to work hard to 

put the Town Council in a position where we make 

a Swaffham. 

difference for the benefit of all who work, live and 

visit Swaffham. 

Swaffham Town Council - Annual Accounts 2018-19 

The Income & Expenditure accounts for the accounts 

at year ending 31st March 2019 are as follows: - 

Copies of the accounts are available on request at 

the Town Hall. 

Town Council Dates 

Sale of former Day’s Field allotment site - a Council decision has been deferred to the ne 

likely to happen until July at the earliest. 

Wednesday 12th - Full Town Council meeting 

6.30pm - 9pm Council Chamber, Town Hall. 

Improvements to Public Toilets – needsMonday to come 17th together – Market as meeting, a project 6.30pm. in July - 9pm. to meet the 

December 2019 for Section 106 drawdown. 

Tuesday 

Time 

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meeting, 

this12noon. will take 

Council 

a concerted 

Chamber, Town Hall. 

project round, as clarification is being sought with the developer for how this money can be 

Use for land purchased for a swimming pool - the Council two years ago re-affirm 

for a swimming pool, at least for the remainder of The thisTown Council's Council term which has now co 

matter will be on the Finance agenda in July for 

Mayor 

the 

– 

new 

Cllr Jill 

Council 

Skinner 

to 

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consider. 

336 121 

Deputy Mayor – Cllr Keith Sandle 07766 407870 

Extra responsibilities and General Reserves - The Town Council currently has come to 

responsibilities that public toilets, play areas and other functions discarded by higher authori 

general revenue reserves balance has been consolidated this past two years. Our Internal Auditor 

at the Town Hall last Wednesday, he has given us another good report, as we (councillors and staf 

hard to put the Town Council in a position where we make a difference for the benefit of all who 

Cllr Judy Anscombe 

Cllr Lindsey Beech 

01760 724285 

Cllr Stewart Bell 

07885636924 

Cllr Wendy Bensley 

01760 722 524 

Cllr Paul Darby 

01760 622725 

Cllr Graham Edwards 

Cllr Brendan Homes 

07503 192974 

Cllr Shirley Matthews 

01760 723 205 

Cllr Ian Pilcher 

Cllr Keith Sandle 

07766 407870 

Cllr Les Scott 

01760 720 465 

Cllr Jill Skinner 

The Income & Expenditure accounts for the accounts at year ending 31 st March 2019 are as follows 

SWAFFHAM TOWN COUNCIL - ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2018-19 

SYNOPSIS OF THE ACCOUNTS 2018-19 

INCOME DETAILS EXPENSES 

984 Bank Interest/Charges 482 

393,500 Precept 0 

876 Un-earmarked Capital Reserves 0 

28,143 Earmarked Capital Reserves 237,187 

0 Earmarked Revenue Reserves 6,943 

2,764 Town Hall 26,183 

8,678 Administration & Misc. 199,740 

28,887 Market 18,798 

5,930 Events 6,400 

0 Northwell Pool 1,745 

0 Outside Equipment & Vehicles 17,183 

6,848 Allotments 9,154 

32 Toilets & TIC 16,483 

22,638 Cemetery & Churchyard 34,884 

2,000 Open Spaces 64,798 

9,819 Amenities & Agency 38,540 

0 

511,099 TOTAL 678,521 

Copies of the accounts are available on request at the Town Hall. 

TOWN COUNCIL ELECTIONS - Turnout 35.08% 

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01760 336121 

Breckland Councillors: 

Cllr David Wickerson 01760 725741 

david.wickerson@breckland.gov.uk 

Cllr Ian Sherwood 07795 236878 

twitter@ CllrIanSherwood (your.cllr@breckland.gov.uk) 

Your County Councillor is Cllr Ed Colman 

07940 406356 / email ed.colman.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk 

Officers 

Richard Bishop – Town Clerk 

townclerk@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Twitter - @SwaffhamClerk 

Claire Smith - Deputy Town Clerk 

deputyclerk@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Hannah Duggan – Office Administrator 

administrator@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Swaffham Town Council 

Tel: 01760 722 922 

www.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Town Hall Opening Times 

Monday 9.30am-1pm and 1.30pm-4pm 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday : 9:30am-1pm 

Breckland District Council 

www.breckland.gov.uk Tel: 01362 656870 

For all enquiries regarding: Planning, Refuse Bins, 

Housing, Recycling, Licensing & Benefits.

• 1172 (81.5%) 

voted in favour 

of a YES 

• 334 (18.5%) 

voted in favour 

of a NO 

Turnout 30.59% 

June Editorial 2019 

SWAFFHAM TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION RESULT - Turnout 34.08% 

Name of Candidate Home Address Description (if any) 

ANSCOMBE Judy Ann Independent 908 Elected 

BARTRAM Robert 652 

BEECH Lindsay Jayne Conservative Party Candidate 767 Elected 

BELL Stewart Earnest Charles Conservative Party Candidate 755 Elected 

BENSLEY Wendy Ann Conservative Party Candidate 739 Elected 

DARBY Paul Conservative Party Candidate 768 Elected 

EDWARDS Graham John Residents4Residents 961 Elected 

GEE Eddie 531 

HOLMES Brendan Independent 798 Elected 

HOUGHTON Colin Conservative Party Candidate 758 Elected 

LISTER Sheila Joy 513 

MARTIN Lee Conservative Party Candidate 664 

MATTHEWS Shirley Mary Conservative Party Candidate 805 Elected 

MORGAN Natasha Dawn Labour Party 416 

NAVARRE Joanna Labour Party 528 

PILCHER Ian William Residents4Residents 934 Elected 

SANDLE Keith Independent 1028 Elected 

SCOTT Leslie Independent of National Politics 886 Elected 

SKINNER Jill Marion Independent 1167 Elected 

WOODS Robbie Conservative Party Candidate 675 

ZIELINSKI John Edward Andrew Labour Party 479 

BRECKLAND COUNCIL ELECTION RESULT – (Swaffham Ward) - Turnout 34.55% 

Name of Candidate Description (if any) Number of votes 

COLMAN Ed Conservative Party Candidate 946 Elected 

DARBY Paul Conservative Party Candidate 833 

NAVARRE Joanna Labour Party 608 

SHERWOOD Ian Conservative Party Candidate 876 Elected 

WICKERSON David Sydney Independent 1187 Elected 

ZIELINSKI John Labour Party 511 

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