Swaffham Newsletter

Swaffham Rugby Club
Live competitive Rugby returned to North Pickenham
Road in October when Swaffham welcomed youth
teams from Crusaders following RFU ‘Return to Rugby’
guidance and Covid regulations. It was a great day
for Swaffham and it was clear from the start that we
would be stronger than Crusaders. Thanks go to the
coaches, parents and supporters from Crusaders and
Swaffham who made this such an enjoyable event,
and for creating a model for the future. Special thanks
to Rob Salter for arranging the fixture.
After a break of almost 9 months a dinner was
hosted at the Club to celebrate the final day of the
2020 Six Nations Championship. Careful planning and
attention to social distancing meant that 28 people
were able to attend, and for many, it was the first time
to appreciate the results of work which has gone on
during the summer to refurbish the entrance to the
Clubhouse and the toilets. The event was hosted by
our Chairman Richard Morrissey and even though
numbers were reduced, both the Raffle and ‘Heads
and Tails’ were as enjoyable as ever. Rob Salter and his
team served up a delicious four course meal, and Marie
and Ali did a great job in keeping everyone lubricated
during the event. Thanks to Eric, Rob, Marie and Ali
for making this a very enjoyable event for all. Special
thanks also go to France and Ireland for keeping the
English supporters on the edge of their seats right to
the end of their game, and producing a result which
allowed England to win the Championship!
We are pleased to announce that we have invited
Swaffham Men’s Shed to use an existing storage
shed in the grounds at North Pickenham Road for a
period of up to two years, to enable their project to
get off the ground. During this time, we understand
the “Shedders” will work with partners including us,
to establish the feasibility of building their own shed
in the Rugby Club grounds. Safeguards put into place
due to Covid have slowed progress, and continue to
do so, and plans to occupy the temporary shed in
November have now been delayed until after the
restrictions are relaxed.
Once the second lockdown is over, regular training
sessions for Minis and Juniors and Seniors will restart
on Sunday mornings and during the week but the sad
news from the RFU is that there will be no competitive
Senior Rugby this season. When we are allowed to
play proper rugby again is in the lap of the Gods!
SCALGA
Greetings from the Allotments
Unfortunately with the latest restrictions pertaining
to COVID19 we have very little to report.
After months of dry weather we have more than
made up for this with day after day of wet weather.
The plots resemble the Somme and progress has
been slow. At last the rotovating has been done and
any winter planting is progressing.
Our rescue chickens are thriving and one in particular
follows me around, pecking at my boots until she
is picked up. The baby Bantams have now been
released into the main run and the Bantam/Turkey
chick we are still not sure of, but the plumage is
remarkable. They have all vastly enjoyed eating the
Halloween pumpkins after this event.
Unusually our Goose has started laying again, 25
eggs to date. Normally they do not lay until late
February in our case we can only attribute it to the
mild weather and the seasons being a bit topsy
turvey. Soon they will have the whole allotment
area to roam. It is amazing that 2 birds can keep such
a large area of grass like a bowling green such is their
appetite.
The new members that took plots during the first
lockdown are going from strength to strength, sheds
and beds have been established and we look forward
to next spring when all their labours will bear fruit
Because of these depressing times we have no
“Doings” to report. We can only hope that in the
New Year things will improve. Our members remain
upbeat and are carrying on as best they can.
We are pleased to report that all the starter plots
have been taken but we are waiting for the Council
to possibly release another area to us.
We all sincerely hope that you have a happy Christmas
(as best you can). Enjoy your gardening.
SCALGA
Ashill & Holme Hale Garden Club
Website: ashillgardeningclub.wordpress.com/
Email: ashillholmehalegardenclub@gmail.com
Preparing the Garden for Winter
While the gardening club is currently
not able to hold monthly meetings
we are providing gardening
information via newsletters and our
website (address above) to keep
everyone active with gardening
tasks. Now that we have officially moved into winter
there are still some important jobs to prepare your
garden for the colder winter days and nights and get
a head start for next spring.
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Caroline: 01953 882 154
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