Swaffham Newsletter

Upcoming Events
Kate Dimbleby - Sing Happy Silver Social is happy to welcome back
Kate for her now show, in which she weaves classic songs from the last 60 years,
with stories about the human voice and mesmerising layered vocals from her
critically acclaimed album, Songbirds. She will be at Ashill Community Centre on
Monday 3rd February from 2pm - 3.30pm, then at Necton Community Centre
on Friday 7th February from 2pm - 3.30pm. Tickets are £5. If you need transport
please get in touch at least 3 working days before the event. To book call 01362
656870 or email community@breckland.gov.uk.
Colin Mason Quartet and Friends Swaffham Jazz Club Tuesday 11
th February. Swaffham Conservative Club, 23 London Street, PE37 7DD. Starts at
8pm. £8 on the door. Information from Geoff 01366 328730 or Norman 01760
722384.
Snowdrop walk & Open Garden Lexham Hall PE32 2QJ, signed off
B1145, 2 miles west of Litcham. Sunday 9th February in aid of St Andrews East
Lexham and YANA. Sunday 16th February in aid of the Norfolk and Norwich
Association for the Blind. 11 am - 4 pm. Adults £6. Children free.
Homemade refreshments. Plants for Sale. Dogs on leads welcome.
'A Portrait of Jewels' Talk by The Arts Society of King's Lynn. Following
'missing treasures through canvas' by Andrew Prince, jewellery designer for
Downton Abbey and The Young Victoria. Thursday, 13th February 2pm. West
Winch Village Hall, PE33 0JY. Tickets £6. Refreshments available.
Conservative Branch Coffee Morning 19th February, 10 for
10.30am at Conservative Club. Speaker - Cllr. Sam Chapman-Allen, Leader of
Breckland Council. £3. All welcome.
Bingo Wednesday 19th February, Doors open from 7pm for 7.30pm start. £6
a book. Pickenham Hub (formerly the Primary School), South Pickenham Road,
North Pickenham, PE37 8LG.
Sinbad And The Golden Chalice It’s pantomime time again with
your friends from TOSH Community Theatre Group! This pantomime is suitable
for young and old and contains all the traditional ingredients – songs, dances,
excitement, hilarity and audience participation. Be ready to cheer, hiss, boo
and ‘Oh no it isn’t!’ to your hearts’ content, as the heroes and villains come
face to face. Who will survive? Who will win? Who will marry and live happily
ever after? Taking place on Friday February 21st at 7.30pm and Saturday 22nd
February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at Great Cressingham Village Hall. Tickets
£8/£7 concessions from Bridget 01760 724680 or Sally 07160 756433.
Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS) Illustrated Talk
Tuesday 25th February 2020, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent
School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road.
Please come along to this illustrated talk by Allan Hale, entitled: Birding the
High Andes of Colombia. Allan Hale always conjures up a fascinating talk for
NarVOS, and this one is no exception. It delves into Allan’s trip to Colombia,
searching for the endemic birds of the Andes, from the river valleys to the
mountain tops. There are colourful birds, including an array of hummingbirds,
and, quite bizarrely, a Crab-eating Fox half way up a mountain. Visitors most
welcome. Admission £4 on the night if you are not a NarVOS member. For more
information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on 01760 724092.
Pickenham Hub Quiz With Grub Friday 28th February, 7pm
Pickenham Hub (formerly the Primary School opposite Brecklands Green),
South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, PE37 8LG. Teams of up to six people,
£7 per head including a Ploughman’s Supper. Bar available. Plenty of parking
space. To book, please telephone Melanie Cousins on 01760 440456.
Save the Children Coffee Morning Saturday 7th March, 9am - 12pm
at Swaffham Assembly Rooms. Take some time out and come along to enjoy
one of our coffee mornings with exciting stalls.
The Ella McCready Trio Swaffham Jazz Club Tuesday 10th March.
Swaffham Conservative Club, 23 London Street, PE37 7DD. Starts at 8pm. £8
on the door. Information from Geoff 01366 328730 or Norman 01760 722384.
Quiz & Chips 7pm, Friday 20th March at Great Dunham Village Hall. Fish
and Chips or Chicken and Chips served at the interval. To reserve places contact
Mike Upton on 01328 701 533.
Westacre Theatre www.westacretheatre.com 01760 755800
Wed 29 Jan at 2pm: On Screen – Wednesday Film DOWNTON ABBEY £9
Fri 31 Jan at 7pm: On Screen – Recorded Live 42ND STREET £15
Wed 5 Feb at 2pm: On Screen – Wednesday Film ALL IS TRUE £9
Wed 12 Feb at 2pm: On Screen – Wednesday Film THE AFTERMATH £9
Fri 14, Sat 15, Fri 21, and Sat 22 Feb at 7:30pm: On Stage – The Westacre Theatre
Company presents THE MAINTENANCE MAN £16 adults, £12 for under 21s
Thu 20 Feb at 7pm: On Screen – NT Live CYRANO DE BERGERAC starring James
McAvoy £15
Wed 26 Feb at 2pm: On Screen – Wednesday Film CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE
ME? £9
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 07745 714249 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
Carpet Bowls - Pickenham Hub (formerly the primary school), South
Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, PE37 8LG Mondays 2.30pm – 4.30pm £10
joining fee, then £3.00 per session. Contact Keith Saunders 07771 936 686
Central Norfolk Dog Training Club Hilborough Village Hall, Westgate
Street, Hilborough, Norfolk IP26 5BN. 4 classes available, from puppies to
intermediate. Every Monday from 6.30pm. Tel: Chris 07745 892417
Crochet Lessons 10.30am - 12.30pm at The Tea room, Ceres Book Shop.
Booking essential. For prices and all relevant information contact Caroline
Partridge on 07880 742657 or email caroline@thepartridges.net.
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.
Hi-5 Allsports 5.30pm - 6.30pm Hi-5 Allsports kids club (5-14 years old) ALL
different types of sports at Swaffham Rugby Club.
5.30pm - 6.30pm RABBLE for adults all different types of sports at Swaffham
Rugby Club.
Home Education Group – Meet alternate Mondays £5 per family per
session. Parent must stay with children. Contact Cecelia Howe 07518 233 150
At Pickenham Hub (formerly the Primary School), South Pickenham Road, North
Pickenham, PE37 8LG.
Kickboxing Club Juniors 5+ 5pm – 6pm, Inters 6-7pm, Adults 7pm – 8.30pm
Plowright Place. Call Trevor on 07585707196
Knit it. Hook it. Stitch it- a new group for knitters , crocheters and stitchers
who would like to meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month , starting
January 27th 7pm-9pm. £3 per session to cover room hire at The Church Room,
Church of Our Lady of Pity, 31 Station Rd, Swaffham PE37 7HP. Contact Caroline
Partridge on 07880 742657.
Phoenix Singers Meets every Monday at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church
school room.
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. Call 01842 879140 or email jbaz@
go-plus.net
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, 8 -11 yrs. Swaffham Community Centre. Contact 01760
722800 for more info. Holiday times announced on Facebook
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
Alcoholics Anonymous Swaffham Weekly 7pm - 8pm at Swaffham
Community Ctr. The Campingland, PE37 7RB. Fully wheelchair accessible.
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
Arts & Crafts, Textiles and Dressmaking at The Old Art Room
93 Market Place. Techniques, Tips, Inspiration in a modern equipped Art &
Textile Studio. 9.30am until 11.45am, and, 12.30pm until 2.45pm. £10. 01760
337181
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.
Breckland Customer Services 10 -5pm at Swaffham Library.
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
Carpet Bowls - Pickenham Hub, North Pickenham, PE37 8LG Tuesdays 7 –
9pm £10 joining fee, then £3 per session. Contact Keith Saunders 07771 936 686
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
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
Karate Club Every Tuesday in Swaffham Assembly Rooms 6pm-7pm, this is
open to everyone aged 6+, first session is free! Contact details are as follows,
Mob: 07767 721558 Email: officetskr@gmail.com
The Meeting Place 10am - 12 noon, Swaffham Methodist Church.
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: Jo Scott 01760 721277.
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 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Stanley's. Use
Asda's carpark. Edyta 07428 516814
SNAP (Safer Neighbourhood Action Partnership) Meetings held
quarterly 3rd Tuesday at Town Hall, 7pm. Next meeting in 2019 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.
Café at The Pickenham Hub Every Thursday, 9.30am - 4pm, with hot
food 10am - 3pm. In the former primary school, South Pickenham Rd, North
Pickenham PE37 8LG.
Conservative Party, Swaffham Branch meets every 3rd Wednesday
every other month. The only consecutive months are Jan, Feb and August,
Spet. Meet in Salisbury Room in Shirley House, London St. 10am for 10.30am
start. Coffee served. Entry £3. 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). Nonmembers
30p entry.
Swaffham Camera Club 1st and 3rd Weds of every month, 7 for 7:30pm
at Lydney House, Norwich Road. All abilities welcome! lynibbitson@gmail.com
Dementia Café Free cafe offering support, information for those living with
dementia and their families/carers. Assembly Rooms. Call Celia 01362 687316.
Swaffham WI Methodist Church on first Wednesday at 2pm during winter
months. 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 Wednesday 7pm-11pm – Tabletop and Roleplaying Games.
Refreshments available. 01760 788427. Henchmans, 13 Station Street,
Swaffham PE37 7LL.
Knitting, Crochet And Sewing Group - Pickenham Hub (formerly the
primary school), South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, PE37 8LG. Tuesdays
2pm – 4pm. £3 a session. Contact Treasure Kipping 01760 441150
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
Youth Club - Pickenham Hub (formerly the primary school), South Pickenham
Road, North Pickenham, PE37 8LG. For ages 11 – 18 years old. Every Wednesday
6pm – 7.30pm. Tuck shop. Come and chill. Contact Cherry Cook 01760 440 544
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
Arts & Crafts, Textiles and Dressmaking at The Old Art Room
93 Market Place. Techniques, Tips, Inspiration in a modern equipped Art &
Textile Studio. 10am until 12.15pm, and, 12.45pm until 3pm. £10. 01760
337181
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
Swaffham Countrysiders Every second Thursday of the month. 7 -
8.30pm. Part of the Young Farmers for 10 - 16 years old. At Pickenham Hub
(formerly the primary school), South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, PE37
8LG. https://norfolkyfc.co.uk/countrysiders.php for more information and
programme of events.
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