Swaffham Newsletter

Happidojo Marham Judo Club Sandringham Centre PE33 9NP Contact
Colin McCallum on 07905 278857 or www.happidojomarhamjudoclub.btckco.
uk for details.
Henchmans Thursday 7pm – 11pm. Board games and card games for over 18s.
Refreshments available. 01760 788427. Henchmans, 13 Station Street, Swaffham
PE37 7LL.
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
Just a Cuppa Every Thursday 2-4pm. Come along for a friendly chat and a
cuppa every Thursday at Swaffham Library. Colouring materials and a selection of
games and puzzles are also available
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
The Meeting Place 10am - 12 noon, Swaffham Methodist Church.
RAF Marham Food and Craft Market 1st Thursday 12am to 5pm.
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
Move it or Lose it Club Exercise classes for the over 60s. Thursdays from
11am till 12.30pm in the Ball Room at Swaffham Assembly Rooms. Starting
Thursday 5th September. You can book your place, or just turn up. Contact Jo on
07941 086603 or Sam on 07925 602862 for more information.
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.
Slimming World 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Necton Village Hall.
Swaffham Rugby Football Club Seniors 17+ training 7:30-9,
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, 11 - 13 yrs, Swaffham Community Centre. Free entry.
Contact 01760 722800 for more info. Holiday times announced on Facebook.
Youthie Hub 7.30 - 9pm, 14-18 yrs, Swaffham Community Centre. Contact
01760 722800 for more info. Holiday times announced on Facebook.
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
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
Embroidery with Brenda Sortwell at The Old Art Room. 93 Market
Place, Swaffham. Techniques, tips, and inspiration. 10am until 2pm. £18. 01760
337181.
Games Evening & Social 2nd Friday/month Swaffham Baptists Church Hall
- 7:30. All welcome
'Get Online' Free drop in sessions for anyone requiring help with emails,
online job searches, form filling etc. 11am - 12pm, Swaffham Community Centre.
Swaffham’s Green Gym Friday 8.30am Recreation Ground, Haspalls Rd
Henchmans Friday 7pm – 11pm. Friday Night Magic & other trading card /
collectible card games. Refreshments available. 01760 788427. Henchmans, 13
Station Street, Swaffham PE37 7LL.
Hi-5 Allsports 5 - 6pm Hi-5 Allsports kids club (5-14 years old) ALL different types of
sports at Swaffham Rugby Club. 5 - 6pm RABBLE for adults.
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.
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
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 Saturday 10am – 5pm. Warhammer Day. £5.00 for the whole day.
Call or message us to pre-book a time slot to play (essential during busy periods).
We provide all scenery and terrain. Refreshments available. 01760 788427.
Henchmans, 13 Station Street, Swaffham PE37 7LL.
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 Sunday 12 – 4pm. Yu-Gi-Oh. A mixture of casual and competitive
play for beginners and experienced players. Play fee £3.50 for the day + OTS
tournament entry £1. OTS pack awarded to all players as well as OTS packs for
the top finishers. Refreshments available. 01760 788427. Henchmans, 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
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Happy New Year from staff & students!
The end of the year has been a busy one
not just with the approach of Christmas but
many other activities too. The first of our Curriculum
Days saw students learning ‘off timetable’. Amongst
the subjects discussed were attitudes around mental
health. Showing maturity and thoughtfulness the
session was very successful with students thinking of
ways to support their own mental wellbeing.
During our chilly weather we were delighted to
welcome our guest from considerably warmer climes,
Fernando Batalla, Principal of Taronja Spanish School
in Valencia, who gave a seminar in his native tongue
to students at the academy with the aim of promoting
cultural awareness. We heard about traditions, customs
and festivals that make Spain a unique and different
country. Students responded very well to the content
delivered in Spanish and are excited about the prospect
of a study trip to Valencia in the future.
Chilly or not, our Year 10 Business Studies students
wrapped up warmly and enjoyed a trip to Banham
Zoo to learn how it operates. Naturally the zoo must
run as a successful
business to allow
it to continue to
play a part in the
conservation and
care of its variety
of animals from
around the world.
They investigated
how market research is used to find out customer needs
as well as studying the customer services offered. An
introduction to Milky, the eagle owl was also part of this
unique experience!
When the school day is over for some, there is plenty
of activity in our Performing Arts Facility. Around 30
Junior school students along with 25 of our own have
been ‘treading the boards’ at the weekly Drama Club.
Learning confidence and teamwork skills through
improvisation and performing sketches, these young
people have enjoyed working together. Some of the
quotes from the youngest include “It’s been great to
perform on a big stage and work with scripts” & “We
meet new people, it is fun doing plays with them”. The
older students have been just as complimentary adding
“they are great to work with, always so energetic” &
“they are really enthusiastic”. Building on the success
of their collaboration, students are working towards a
performance at Easter - something we all look forward
to!
Our stage was also put to good use on our recent
Prize-giving & Awards Evening when we celebrated the
success of students from across the academy gaining
various awards in areas such as academic achievement,
attendance, perseverance & improvement. We were
also delighted to welcome back our alumni who
were presented with their Exam Certificates from
the summer and had a chance to catch-up with their
peers and staff. Our guest speaker for the evening was
Flying Officer Kerridge
from RAF Marham
who is an ex-student
of the academy and
whose speech was
inspirational and well
received by all.
Finally, we catch up on
our Christmas activities:- Poppy Sandford-More, Year
7, was the proud winner of the Academy Christmas
Card Competition. Her
wonderful creation was
sent to all local schools and
contacts with our good
wishes for the Season.
Our students chose two
good causes to support
during December, the
first being the Swaffham
Foodbank and the second
being socks stuffed with
essential items for the
homeless. (We must add
thanks to parents/carers
and members of the public who also supported our
appeals together with Anglia Sports & School Wear,
our uniform provider, who donated all the socks!). We
are extremely proud of our students for demonstrating
care and compassion for those less fortunate.
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