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Labrador Sanchez performed “Farewell to Cley” with great
style, so hopefully the composer approved…
In a Purcell School Concert that was thought to be one of
the best by many of the audience, the outstanding
performance was generally agreed to be by Bradley Ng,
who played a Lizst Ballade on the piano. Bradley combined
technical dexterity with musical sensitivity in a way which
left many of us breathless – a name to remember for the
future.
This is an appropriate point to pay tribute to John
Schofield, who sadly lost his battle with leukaemia and
passed away earlier this year. The Purcell School fittingly
dedicated this year’s concert to him as he has been a
committed supporter since the beginning. It is not
overstating it to say that without John & Jean’s financial
support, the Norfolk concerts would probably not have
taken place. Although he had never been a full-time resident
of Bale, (he was very much a Yorkshireman) John and Jean
bought “The Lilacs” 40 years ago and since lovingly
restoring the property they have been stalwarts of Bale life,
usually here for the fete, the barbecue and other village hall
events and, of course, The Purcell School visit.
John loved the music, sat in the front row and showed
his admiration for the performers with his customary
warmth and enthusiasm. He was also a generous and loyal
member of the church congregation, attending whenever he
was in the village for the weekend, often with a grandchild
or two, and singing lustily from the back. John was a kind
and generous man, a loving family man whose wife,
children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He will
be very much missed.
Paula Moore
BINHAM
Contact: Liz Brady 01328 830830
lizsdavenport@gmail.com
BINHAM PARISH COUNCIL
At the recent annual meeting of the Binham Parish
Council (PC), we were delighted to welcome the new
NNDC councillor Richard Kershaw. The PC members were
duly elected with one vacancy, an additional individual has
been co-opted. The PC members include Liz Brady (Chair)
and Liz Brown (Vice Chair), Stan Hewitt, Helen Owen,
Pennie Alford, Mike Bond, Kevin Cooke and supported by
Keith Leesmith (Parish Clerk).
As there is very little to report this month, I thought I
would take the opportunity to tell you how the PC is run. It
meets six times each year at 19.30 on the third Monday of
the following months: January, March, May, July,
September and November. The agendas, minutes and other
reports from NNDC and NCC councillors can be found at
www.binhampc.nofolkparishes.gov.uk and are also
posted on the village notice boards (Bus Shelter - Front
Street and Westgate -Warham Road).
The PC welcomes everyone to meetings, tea and coffee
is served half-an-hour before each meeting starts providing
an opportunity to meet and chat informally about village
affairs. We encourage comments from audience members
whenever possible as this enhances the PC’s debate and
decision making on behalf of the Parish.
However, only Councillors are legally entitled to take
part in the debate and vote. Any such involvement however
is always at the discretion of the Chairman.
The PC would always welcomes comments related to
matters arising within the Parish and we hope that we can
assist in any way possible for the betterment of the Parish.
The date of the next meeting is Monday 16th September
at the usual time in the Memorial Hall. Elizabeth S Brady
AFTERNOON TEA IN BINHAM PRIORY
Every Friday afternoon during August
2.30-4.30pm
The afternoon tea is provided by volunteers in the
Church every Friday afternoon during August. Tempting
homemade cakes, scones and biscuits will be awaiting your
visit. Why not come and have a walk around the Priory
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