Swaffham Newsletter

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March 2021
Your free town newsletter published by Iceni Partnership
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NEWS EVENTS INFORMATION
Iceni Photo competition
entries are out of this world!
Find out about this stunning image and some of our
other favourites on the article on p.6
Read about on p.7
Heart Nebula by amateur astrophotographer Andy Simmons
Club activities restarted after its festive break on the 20th January with a competition evening.
Winner of the Christmas themed section was Alan Peggs, with his Image "Carols and Lessons" an
winner of the Open competition was Rae Mitchell with her image "Pile of Puppies" both images
shown below:-
REGULARS
Heartwood
CE VC
School
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Swaffham
Lions
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Swaffham
& District
Camera
Club
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Contents
3 School Speak
5 Church News/WI
6 Iceni Photo Competition
7 Swaffham Rotary/Men's Shed
8 Hospital LoF's/Home Hospice
10 SCALGA
13 Swaffham Lions/ Camera Club
14 Swaffham History Group
15 Museum Matters
17 Mayor's Parlour
18 Town Council
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Our students and their teachers have adjusted to
online learning with tenacity. Students have weekly
drop-in sessions with their tutor where they have
the opportunity to work on their debating skills by
supporting or challenging a controversial statement
each week. It is also a time to catch up and discuss
how they have found working from home. Our
weekly assemblies have gone ‘virtual’ and students
have been logging on to learn how they can keep
themselves safe online, how to most effectively
learn remotely and how to tackle bullying in all its
forms. With more relevant and interesting topics still
to come such as inspirational stories, county lines
awareness and kindness to your fellow humans.
Students have adapted quickly and effectively to
the demands of remote learning and have shown a
determination to ensure that the situation we find
ourselves in does not hinder their learning. A very
big well done from the TNHA Team!
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Heartwood CE VC Primary
At Heartwood our Christian vision
and our core values are at the
heart of all that we do. We want
all children to live their life to
the full (John 10:10); to be given
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opportunities and Heartwood experiences CE VC now Primary and Nursery School
which will inspire, encourage and change them for In 1724 Nicholas Hamond set up a Swaffham based
their whole We lives. were excited to open our doors to welcome charity back to promote all our the families education as of people under
Through Heartwood our Hygge (Danish CE VC cosiness) Primary approach and Nursery to School. the age of 21 years who were in need of financial
classroom We decoration have missed and our families focus on and building children dearly assistance over and the who COVID-19 lived in the closure. Breckland District.
positive The relationships children have between enjoyed all of being our school back in school, The Charity seeing is still their functioning friends with and a working title of
community, learning. we provide a safe and nurturing
the Hamond Educational Trust.
environment for all our pupils. We challenge
ourselves to offer a rich variety of experiences for all
At the start of this pandemic when home learning
the children; whether its visitors from castles in the became necessary, the Trustees recognised the
At Heartwood we love outdoor learning. We
Norman era, Indian-style dance lessons, activities impact
have
this
a wonderful
could have on
forest
some
school
families who might
where our Forest School teacher plans exciting learning in. The children love
in our Studio with the Art Teacher or weekly forest find it difficult to access the required technology. A
taking part in their weekly forest school session.
school sessions in our own Heartwood forest. specific fund was set aside to assist these families
In Heartwood Forest school sessions, our children will achieve and develop
Children are given the opportunity to discover what with grants to purchase laptops and associated
confidence and self-esteem through hands on learning experiences, trying
they are good at and develop these talents for the software to facilitate essential school based learning
good of
more
others.
risky activities such as tree climbing, building fires, using real tools and
at home. To date 40 families in Breckland have been
We want
den
all children
building.
to love their time at Heartwood, helped in this endeavour and the Trustees are keen
but more than that we want to teach them that they to expand their project given the severity of this
have a purpose and that their life means something
second major "lockdown". Funding is still available
that they Please can make visit a our difference website to others to find and out what more about our wonderful school
and full details of our Trust and the Application
they do www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk
and how they act can change the world.
Form required to be completed can be found on our
Our Religious Education curriculum and our daily
website at www.hamondeducationalcharity.org.
collective worship provide an opportunity for the
children of Heartwood to learn about different
uk, keeping in mind that our Charity Commission
cultures and beliefs that others hold. They learn to registered scheme only allows us to help families
practice tolerance and engage in reflection about resident within the Breckland District of Norfolk.
their own beliefs. Children learn about the story of
the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25 -37) as a basis for
how to treat others and we see this in the positive
relationships formed across our school community.
Through everything we do, in and out of the
classroom, we really want children to love learning,
find their purpose and learn to make a difference in
the world.
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Swaffham Methodist Church
Swaffham Methodist Church sadly remains closed
during March. Therefore, there won't be Church,
Saturday Coffee Mornings or twice weekly Drop-Ins.
However, although the building is closed, strands
of Church life are kept together in other ways. Our
Superintendent Minister and the Circuit Staff work
hard to prepare Sunday Worship at-home sheets.
There are also Zoom Services, Zoom Meetings
during the week, quizzes etc. We also have many
prayer initiatives and rest assured we are continuing
to pray for the people of Swaffham and the wider
world. Obviously, we are praying for the NHS and
carers and all those affected by corona virus. As a
body of believers, we are concerned about people
who are lonely or have mental health issues. We
opened the Drop In for that reason. Whilst we can't
meet with people, if anyone is in need of a chat
they can phone Anne or Barrie on 01760 722611 or
contact us through swaffhammethodistchurch.org
Anne Thorp, Steward.
St Peter & St Paul Swaffham
Following updated advice from the Bishop of
Norwich, St Peter & St Paul, Swaffham and St Mary,
Sporle will not now be open for Sunday Worship
for the next few weeks. Funerals will, however,
go ahead and can continue to be booked (as can
emergency weddings).
Sunday Services will be live-streamed from
Swaffham on the Swaffham Parish Church
Facebook page, owing to the licences in place, and
subsequently shared to the Sporle Parish Church
Facebook page. It is planned that St Mary’s will be
open for individual prayer 11.30 - 12.30 on Sundays
7th, 14th and 28th March (Palm Sunday). Both
churches will open for individual prayer at times
when they can be kept Covid-safe.
The Magpie Centre
Magpie Centre Looks Forward To Spring 2021
Now that the Covid vaccination programme is
gathering pace we at the Magpie Centre, home of
West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association
based at Wallington Hall in South Runcton are
looking towards a brighter future.
November 2019 saw a pilot session of 'Tea With a
Pony' aimed at people living with dementia and
their carers. Participants enjoyed tea and cakes, had
a ‘meet and greet’ session with some of the ponies
and enjoyed handling items of tack and grooming kit.
Care home supervisors reported that residents had
been very much stimulated by their visit and had
continued to talk about it for days afterwards.
Monthly 'Tea With a Pony' meetings scheduled to
start in spring 2020 were put on hold because of
the pandemic are now re-scheduled to begin when
current restrictions are lifted.
The Magpie Centre is also creating a Sensory Garden,
including a variety of scented plants in raised beds
and a water feature for participants to enjoy. Work
on this is progressing apace. One of the features has
a ‘seaside’ theme, therefore we need a small wooden
dinghy, which upturned as a planter will form the
centrepiece of this alongside several varieties of
ornamental grasses.
We also need Clematis and Jasmine plants/cuttings
to grow up the newly-erected fences. So, if you have
any offcuts or might like to donate funds towards this
project, please visit www.rda-westnorfolk.org.uk;
email me c.dudley@success-in-english.co.uk or call
01553 828935. We should
be most grateful for any help
you can offer towards this
exciting project.
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The Pickenham's WI
On Tuesday 9th February Carolyn
hosted two on-line Zoom meetings,
with a 15 minute break in between.
The first one started at 2.00pm and was a very special
gathering as we were entertained by Three's Company!
For the following 40 minutes we listened spellbound
as Leah Spencer, Irma Fowler and Katherine Shaw
recited poems and sang songs for us. Leah started by
reading 'No man is an island' by John Donne, which
expresses what we are all feeling right now, that we
all need company (not easy to arrange during the
current lockdown!). Katherine then sang 'Bridge
over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel, always
a favourite song for so many of us. Irma read 'Ethel'
by Joyce Grenfell and she was followed by Katherine
singing 'a little help from my friends' by the Beatles!
There were so many readings and songs they cannot
all be mentioned. The variety is exemplified by the
fact that Irma read 'To my dog' by Adrian Mitchell and
this was followed by Katherine singing 'Stand by me'
- memorably sung by Chrissie Hynde and also by The
Pretenders! Amongst many other poems, Leah also
read 'Friendship' by the poet UA Fenthorpe.
Sadly, the 40 minutes were over all too soon. We were
so grateful to Three's Company for the lovely selection
of songs and readings they performed and read to us,
all of which were so relevant to life during lockdown.
We broke to make a tea or coffee and then rejoined
for the 2nd 40 minutes, where the 11 members who
had been able to access Zoom had a catch-up chat.
On 23rd February there will be another Zoom meeting
- starting at 10.30am when we hope to be joined by
Claudia from Italy, who will update us on life there
through such a difficult time. We should also hear
about the results of the competition - a poem about
Covid-19.
If anyone does want information or help, please
contact: Carolyn Vincent, President of The Pickenhams'
WI on 01760 755089 or Melanie Cousins, Secretary,
on 01760 440456.
Swaffham Counselling and Psychotherapy
Due to Covid 19, Barbara O'Hanlon MA is now offering
telephone & Skype sessions
For more details or an initial consultation contact Barbara on:
07516 917171 / barbarann688@gmail.com
www.swaffhamtherapy.co.uk

Iceni Lockdown Photo Competition
We have been throughly impressed by your entries
so far, so many varied styles and subject matters, but
all excellent in their own right.
Here are some of our favourites from the past month:
• Hobbies & Interests
From the hobbies and interests category, this image
by Andy Simmons really blew us away. Andy is 58
and an amateur astrophotographer. This image of
the Heart Nebula was taken from his garden during
lockdown.
• Pets & Animals
This adorable snap was sent by 28 year old Phillipa
and shows her litter of fox red labradors, on their trip
to the vets for their health checks.
• Plants & Nature
Is there any more cheerful a sight than that of a bold
and beautiful sunflower? This one was captured
back in the summer by Sally Palmer in her garden in
Swaffham and is making us long for warmer days!
• In Your Neighbourhood
Andreia Sibu beautifully captured our recent snowfall
in the glow of a street lamp on Castle Acre Road.
• Black & White
We love the atmosphere
in this wintery scene sent
in by Marcy Loan of her
4 year old son Barnaby
taking a stroll through
Drymere woods. Also a
worthy contender for
plants and nature too!
Please keep sending us
your photographs for
future issues, we're really
loving seeing what you've
all been up to.
Swaffham 5
CELEBRATING
YEARS
President’s Corner
By the time this Newsletter
is published all over 70’s in
the United Kingdom will have been offered at least
one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and we will have
had chance to study the Government’s updated
road map of the route out of this pandemic. Their
first priority appears to be the re-opening of schools
on 8th March. I’m not sure many will quibble with
that ambition.
I may not be as well informed as I might be - I have
surprised myself how easily I have got out of the
habit of buying a daily newspaper - but it seems
there are many who question whether this will be
possible and, even if it is, what the route will be for
all scholars to catch up on lost learning.
I know from family members, both those involved
in “delivering” and others in “receiving” tuition
how hard the profession has worked to deliver high
quality remote education. Notwithstanding those
efforts, the Institute of Fiscal Studies published
a report last month which concluded that by the
time the pandemic is over, most children across the
UK will have missed over half a year of normal, in
person schooling. That’s likely to be more than 5%
of their entire time in school.
The report estimates the lifetime costs of this
could be very large indeed, Based on earning £1
million over their working life (not far off the likely
average in the UK) one person, losing half a year of
schooling will mean losing £40,000 in income over
their lifetime which equates to an astronomical
£350bn in lost lifetime earnings across the 8.7
million school children in the UK.
A truly staggering impact on a generation. Since
the start of the pandemic, I and my fellow Rotarians
have been frustrated by what we cannot do to help
mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. At
last, we think there is something where we can
make an admittedly modest impact. We have seen
many items on TV featuring the inability of pupils
to receive “high quality remote education” for the
want of an internet connected device. Families may
well have a computer and maybe a mobile phone,
but now parents and children all need access at the
same time for work or learning. And it looks very
likely that need will continue
until the end of the school
year. So, we have rooted out
those not needed but too
good to throw away items
and moved on to asking
friends and family if they
have any laptops or tablets which they could pass
on. If any reader has an item they could donate,
there is a collecting bin in the foyer of the Iceni
Partnership. If you are unable to deliver it, send
me an email -address below – and we will find a
way to collect it. Thank you.
Another much reported
consequence of Covid-19 is
the impact it is having on our
mental health. With this in
mind we have decided that
the proceeds of our Golf Day
on Monday 19th July will
go to Norfolk and Waveney Mind, the Swaffham
Community Hospital League of Friends and other
Rotary charities. A great day’s golf for great local
Charities. What could be better? Please join us if
you can – full details on our website.
If you want to find out any more about our
Club, please visit our website – http://www.
swaffhamrotary.org.uk– or e mail me club_
president@swaffhamrotary.org.uk.
John Wallace
Swaffham Men’s Shed (SMS)
2020 was certainly a very different year with a
whole lot of negatives. However, despite that,
Swaffham Men’s Shed saw many positives evolving
as the year progressed.
The past year has seen the following:
• SMS achieved Charitable status and are now in
receipt of various grants.
• SMS formed an affiliation with Swaffham Rugby
Club which has given us the use of the club room
for meetings (when restrictions are lifted) and
the use of a shed which is being converted into a
workshop.
• Membership is in double figures with more
people following on Facebook.
• A company which manufactures sheds has kindly
offered to donate a substantial building for SMS
use and we are working with the Rugby Club to find
the optimal location for it.
• Tools and equipment have also kindly been
donated by several individuals.
• SMS members have carried out community
projects in the town.
The above has made sure that SMS will come
through the restrictions stronger than we went into
them and it is the Committee’s intention to arrange
a meeting for members, old and new, as soon as
is allowed. Then we can make decisions about
the future direction of the Shed, elect committee
members and look forward to 2021 and beyond.
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Swaffham Community Hospital L of F's
Another fairly short article this month as there is still
little new to report. As time goes on I must admit it
is getting harder to keep our spirits going. However,
when feeling a bit low it is best to remember all
those less fortunate including those who have to be
admitted to hospitals including ours.
We are all pinning our hopes on the vaccination roll
out and it is encouraging to see the national numbers
doing well. I hope you are availing yourselves of this
as you are called.
Our NHS colleagues, as ever, are doing a wonderful
job and here in Swaffham the pressure remains
as the hospital has expanded the number of beds
available for extra patients. Sadly there are a few
covid cases. From talking to senior staff it is more
obvious that the ongoing pressures are having
a visible effect on staff's physical and mental
wellbeing. As a token of our ongoing appreciation
we have delivered another supply of refreshments
and hand creams for the staff.
There is no sign of us being able to commence
any fundraising activities so I continue with my
suggestion that if you would like to help, a good
way is to participate in our coin collection. The idea
is to ask you all to consider whether you would
like to have a jam jar or tin at home in which you
might donate any spare change over the coming
weeks. It would be a small way of recognising the
fantastic service our NHS colleagues are giving over
this difficult period. If you would like to do this,
the donations could be left at hospital reception
or if you ring me I can arrange collection. We have
had some more response to this and I would like
to thank those of you who have contributed so far.
Nothing further to report at the moment on any
capital schemes.
We are really keen to attract new people to join
our small committee (especially after the loss of a
member) . Do ring me for an informal chat. I promise
it's not too onerous, so why not give us a try?
It is important that we all follow the latest
Government guidelines, so stay safe and well.
Colin Houghton (Chairman)
01760 336025
Norfolk Libraries Online
We're providing activities and groups you can join in
with online as part of our response to the coronavirus
outbreak. There are also lots of exciting, interesting
and stimulating online resources you can use to help
you stay happy and healthy at home. Discover more
at https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-localhistory-and-archives/libraries/whats-on
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Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice
During this terrible time living through the pandemic,
our lifestyles have changed in many ways. We have
had to follow rules which we don’t like very much in
order to stay alive. We fear for our ourselves and our
loved ones so we try to do what is best, no matter
how difficult life becomes. However, there is another
‘pandemic’ which has been going on for much longer
than COVID19 and that is cancer. Cancer has not gone
away, it is still taking the lives of the young and the
old. According to research, one in two people will get
cancer in their lifetime. Many of you who are reading
this may have experienced cancer yourself or have
known someone who has suffered with the disease.
Throughout the pandemic we have been advised
to avoid places where we will come in contact with
others, to stay at home and stay safe. This has meant
that we have not had access to the medical facilities,
as we would normally. So maybe we didn’t go to see
our GP with concerns or worries about our health as
we would have prior to this situation.
We all know that the earlier a cancer is diagnosed,
the more treatable it is and chances of beating it are
increased. We are all guilty of ‘wait and see’ thinking
too. After recently reading an article written by a
39-year-old GP I understand even the most informed
people can ignore symptoms which may be cancer.
This doctor failed to recognize her own symptoms of
bowel cancer, thinking she was too young to fit the
profile and was not diagnosed until a year after her
problems first presented. She now advises ‘Don’t
wait, see your GP.’
Because of the restrictions caused by the virus much
of the routine cancer screening has not taken place,
so we must be even more vigilant to changes we pick
up on. We know the difference between not feeling
very well for a while and something which is really
worrying. If you have concerns, a new lump, unusual
bleeding, persistent pain or unexplained weight loss
for example, speak to your doctor - the help is there.
The enormous tragedy of deaths from COVID19 is
more than we can comprehend. So much loss and the
tsunami of grief which follows will cause even more
devastation to the lives of many.
Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice is here to support
people who have a cancer diagnosis. We also have
qualified counsellors who specialise in Grief and
Bereavement Counselling. If you would like to talk to
us, pick up the phone and give us a call. We will do
our best to help. There is no charge for our services,
but we are a charity, so if you would like to make a
donation to our organisation, or if you are interested
in joining our team of volunteers, you can contact us
by calling 01760 722937.
Wendy Martin, Co-ordinator
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Census 2021
Census Will Provide A Snapshot Of Modern Society
Households across King’s Lynn and West Norfolk will
soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census
is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most
accurate estimate of all the people and households
in England and Wales. It has been carried out every
decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.
It will be the first run predominantly online, with
households receiving a letter with a unique access
code, allowing them to complete the questionnaire
on their computers, phones or tablets.
“A successful census will ensure everyone from local
government to charities can put services and funding
in the places where they are most needed,” Iain Bell,
deputy national statistician at the Office for National
Statistics, said. “This could mean things like doctors’
surgeries, schools and new transport routes. That’s
why it is so important everyone takes part and we
have made it easier for people to do so online on any
device, with help and paper questionnaires for those
that need them.”
Census day will be on March 21, but households
across the country will receive letters with online
codes allowing them to take part from early March.
The census will include questions about your sex,
age, work, health, education, household size and
ethnicity. And, for the first time, there will be a
question asking people whether they have served
in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions
for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and
gender identity.
Results will be available within 12 months. Personal
records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe
for future generations.
For more information, visit census.gov.uk.
Family Action - Social Prescribing
Many things affect your mental and physical
health and your feeling of wellbeing. GPs tell us
that a lot of people visit them feeling isolated or
lonely; stressed by work, relationships, money
and housing problems. We understand that living
with a long term condition can be stressful too,
and social prescribing has many ways to help you
manage your condition on an ongoing basis. To
find out how Social Prescribing might be able to
help either contact
your GP Surgery, or
Family Action Norfolk
(01760 720302) to
find out more about
Social Prescribing and
how to be referred.
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SCALGA
Greetings from the Allotments
I am writing this on a wonderful sunny bright snowy
day that lifts the spirit. After the awful perpetual rain
that we have had since November last year.
Since I last wrote we have had an Avian Flu alert
and all the fowl have had to be be protected. This
meant either keeping them inside or netting over the
areas. We managed to cover a smaller part of their
enclosure amidst much slipping and sliding (and 1
roll) in ankle deep mud. We also had to place pallets
on the ground like board walks to try to keep their
feet out of the mud. Chickens are happy creatures
and still greet us with joy and much noise even
though they must be bewildered by the restrictions.
As it has been so wet we have not been able to do
much work other than tidy up on the dryer days.
Those plotholders that grow produce over winter
have been enjoying their leeks and winter greens,
soups and stews have been on the menu in our
house. On a brighter note, we have now acquired
a second area to divide into starter plots. We have
been unable as yet to get the area ready for use
but can now take applications from people wanting
to take them on. They are slightly larger than the
previous plots. Other than a months rent there is no
long term obligation. The whole idea is to get a taste
for growing. If it is not for you then nothing is lost.
For more information call:-
Graham Edwards 07919 888872
Jennifer Edwards 07919 888870
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IT Support for "home learning"
The government has stated that, where required,
laptops will be made available to families whose
children now have
to study at home.
Distribution will
take considerable
time and may not
reach every family
in time to really help
in these demanding
times.
Can you help?
If, like me, you have
an old working laptop sitting unloved in a dark
cupboard at home why not donate it. The hard disk
will be wiped clean, Windows system re-installed. It
will then be given to a local school for distribution to
an appropriate family to help provide their children
with much needed equal opportunities for 'home
learning.'
Donations through the Swaffham Community
Centre, Campingland. Monday to Friday 9
-3pm. 01760 722800. Make a difference by your
contribution to the learning of our young people -
donate today! Thank you and stay safe.
Club activities restarted after its festive break on the 20th January with a co
Winner of the Christmas themed section was Alan Peggs, with his Image "Ca
Swaffham & District Lions Swaffham & District Camera Club
winner of Despite the the Open pandemic competition Swaffham was Club Rae activities Mitchell restarted with after her its festive image break "Pile on the of Pu
Lions are continuing to support the
shown below:-
20th January with a competition evening. Winner of
the Christmas themed section was Alan Peggs, with
community with their Sunday food
collections as well as the weekly his Image "Carols and Lessons" and winner of the
delivery of donated food to the foodbank
Club activities
in Dereham,
restarted after its festive break on the 20th January with a competitio
Open competition was Rae Mitchell with her image
returning with made up food parcels. Winner The Lions of the have Christmas themed "Pile of Puppies" section was both Alan images Peggs, arewith his Image "Carols and
also answered calls to collect and deliver winner duvets of the to Open the competition shown below:- was Rae Mitchell with her image "Pile of Puppies" b
local women’s refuge and helping shown a lady below:- by moving
a bed downstairs so that her husband could return
home from hospital. The Lions see this as a major part
of their work even in the good times.
Like many other organisations, Swaffham Lions
activities were curtailed with the outbreak of Covid-19.
The Lions around the world are used to dealing with
adversity, whether its earthquake, famine or flood.
Swaffham Lions took the view that they need to
review how they could continue to serve the local
community whilst remaining safe, for our members
and the community we serve.
It was important that we remained safe so like our
grandparents in the first world war we had to wear
masks, not for a gas attack but to stop the transmission
of the virus. Another change is handling money which
has become a problem as coins especially could carry
the virus, we now have to collect money electronically.
Do y
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
SINCE 1999
Office currently
closed to visitors,
please contact us
on 07393 981295
instead.
Telephone
befriending only
at present
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Befrienders & Hospital Buddy Drivers Needed
In the current pandemic it is amazing how many people
have volunteered to help those that have had to shield
due to age or health. Hopefully, lots of you have found
this extremely rewarding and may like to continue as the
restrictions lighten. If you have enjoyed helping others
and have an hour or two to spare a week or enjoy driving,
we would love to hear from you. We need caring
compassionate people like yourselves to join our
fantastic team of volunteers to help elderly people to get
to medical appointments or just to stop an elderly person
from being lonely. Please call us for an informal chat to
see how you could help. Thank you.
We are here to improve the quality of older
people’s lives in Swaffham & the villages nearby
Tel: 07393 981 295
EMAIL: swaffhamsss16@outlook.com
www.swaffhamsupportservices.co.uk
The Community Centre, Campingland, Swaffham. PE37 7RB
• Are you interested in
helping in the community?
• Do you enjoy
meeting new people?
As the committee rolls out
As
its
the
modified
committee
programme
rolls out
there
its modified
will be no
programme
competition in
there will be no competition in February, the item will
item will be replaced by a presentation given by the renowned photographer Jame
be replaced by a presentation given by the renowned
Members from other clubs photographer have been invited James to Kerwin. attend this Members "Zoom" from event. other
clubs have been invited to attend this "Zoom" event.
Future competitions, starting with March 17th, for which there are sections for "Pet
Future competitions, starting with March 17th for
plus "Open" will, as far as which possible, there be adjudicated are sections by for external "Pets Judges. and Abstract"
plus "Open" will as far as possible, be adjudicated by
A limited A.G.M. will be followed by a quiz on the 3rd of March
external judges.
A limited A.G.M. will be followed by a quiz on the 3rd
Whilst restrictions exist the Club continues to hold its regular meetings via "Zoom"
of March. Whilst restrictions exist the club continues
forward to being able to welcome
to hold its
its
regular
members
meetings
to meet
via
in person
"Zoom"
as
but
soon
looks
as possib
forward to being able to welcome its members to
The club assists and encourages photographers of all abilities, and looks forward to
meet in person as soon as possible.
its new venue as soon as
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possible.
club assists and encourages photographers of all
For further information please abilities contact and looks us by forward e-mail at to richardludlow@compuserve.c
reconvening at its new
venue as soon as possible.
For further information please contact us by e-mail at
richardludlow@compuserve.com
• Whether it's helping with
food collections, putting on
events, or enjoying the social
programme, As the committee why not rolls join out the its modified programme there will be no compet
item Swaffham
will be replaced Lions?
by a presentation given by the renowned photograph
Members from other clubs have been invited to attend this "Zoom" event.
• Membership is open to all
Future Give competitions, John a call on starting with March 17th, for which there are sections
plus 01760 "Open" will, 337403 as far as possible, be adjudicated by external Judges.
for more info
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Swaffham History Group
One of life's small pleasures is that of going to the
hairdressers, salon, barbers et all; sitting back,
relaxing, and being coiffed and pampered. However,
due to the current covid constraints we find that
these establishments are all closed until such time
as it is thought safe to open up and get back to life as
we used to know it.
In the 16th/17th century Swaffham had its very own
'peruke' (periwig or wig) maker who had a shop in
Station Road (Castle-Acre Street) where he fashioned
bespoke perukes to compensate for hair loss or to
improve one's personal appearance for (those who
could afford them).
Due to the unhygienic conditions prevalent during
this period it meant that natural hair attracted head
lice, a problem which could be reduced if natural hair
was shaved off and replaced with a more easily deloused
artificial hairpiece.
Samuel Pepys recorded in 1663 'I did go to the Swan,
and there sent for Jervas my old periwig maker and
he did bring me a periwig, but it was full of nits, so,
as I was troubled to see it, did send him to make it
clean.' Today, of course, we only see these peruke's
within the law-courts during high profile trials.
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Carers Matter Norfolk
Are you helping or supporting someone who is
living with Parkinsons?
If so, contact Carers Matter Norfolk. Covid19 and the
lockdown has been particularly difficult for people
caring or supporting someone with a long term
health problem. You may not have been able to have
family support or support from groups and friends.
Norfolk County Council has commissioned new
enhanced care services from this September which
will hopefully offer more support to carers.
Rather than going through Adult Social Services,
carers assessments are now being carried out by
Carers Matter Norfolk. To get an assessment you
need to contact the Carers Matter Advice line or
request this through the website or you can ask a
health or social care professional to refer you. The
assessment can offer you advice and information,
as well as the help and support you need in your
carer role. If you need more support, you may be
referred to a local Carer Connector who can look in
more detail at what can assist you to continue caring
and to support your health and wellbeing. Unlike
previously, the assessment is not a one off thing
but an adviser will contact you regularly to see how
things are going and you can ring as often as you
want if your needs change or you just need a listening
ear. An assessment can lead to you being offered
practical help in the form of a short break, a grant
from the health and wellbeing fund, counselling or
help to access education and training. A short break
can be someone staying with the person so you can
go shopping, a few days for you to recharge your
batteries or even help towards a joint holiday. The
grants can be for anything that may enhance your
health and wellbeing such as funding massage, an
electronic device or a spa day out. The definition of
a carer for this service is wide and you do not have
to be living with the person you support or caring
for them full time. Contact the advice line for more
information. Hopefully this new enhanced service
will give you as a carer some practical support at a
time you need it.
Call our advice line on 0800 083 1148 to have a chat
with our friendly advisers, it is open 7 days a week
Monday-Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday
10am-2pm. You can also contact the service via the
website www.carersmatternorfolk.org.uk.
Lindsay Goward
Swaffham Museum, Town Hall, London Street,
Swaffham PE37 7DQ. Tel: 01760 721230
Email: swaffhamheritage@gmail.com
To keep up to date join us on our website:
www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk
Howard Carter snippets no.1/10:
The Norfolk grandparents
The first definite record of the Carter family in Norfolk
is Robert Carter, perhaps from Cambridgeshire,
who married Susannah Dunger of Great Dunham
in 1785. The local connection between the Dungers
and Swaffham goes back to 1612, when William was
baptised in Swaffham and married at Houghton-onthe-Hill.
The family moved to Necton and grandson
George, a master cooper and Susannah’s father,
moved to Dunham on his marriage to Ann Whiskeard.
Their son Samuel, Howard’s grandfather, moved
from Dunham to Swaffham when he married Frances
Spinks from Great Cressingham in 1832. He was the
gamekeeper to Anthony Hamond’s Swaffham estate
and lived in the gamekeeper’s cottage next door to
the Manor House. He raised his family in the house
and retired to a house on Sporle Road around 1861.
This house was to become the Carter family home
until 1939. Both Samuel and Frances are buried in
Swaffham churchyard. The gravestone still stands.
Howard’s maternal links with Swaffham go back to 1777
when Henry Sands, Howard’s great-great grandfather
married Martha Codling. A family of carpenters/
builders - at some time they bought property on Lynn
Street. Henry and his son William are both buried in
the churchyard, but where Howard’s grandfather,
William, is buried we don’t know.
Who are Carers Matter Norfolk?
Carers Matter Norfolk’s service has gone through an exciting
refresh to provide additional support to unpaid carers in
Norfolk. This ensures they deliver a highly personalised service
that enables carers to improve their health and wellbeing and
support them in their caring role.
On behalf of Norfolk County Council, Carers Matter Norfolk
provide Carer’s Assessments, information, support and advice
for unpaid carers in Norfolk. They offer a 7 day a week advice
line, along with one on one community support.
You can learn more about their services by visiting their
website or calling their advice line on 0800 - £20, and 0831 no 148 34 - (open £10.
Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am –
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What do Carers Matter Norfolk offer?
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Tell Us about 2020-2021
This is a once in a lifetime era
which we and our children may
never forget but will want to look
back on and share memories
of with our grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
“Tell us about when you didn’t
go to school for ages and ages,
Grandad!”
Photos, videos and stories of
things that you have done or made, new hobbies,
ways in which you may have helped; things that have
been different, good things, not so good things –
funny or sad.
How about starting with The Beast from the East 2
and the snowmen you built? Just tell us!
We will be collecting items from now until the end of
April and perhaps beyond – but we want you to enjoy
a Summer of sunshine out and about. The record is
planned for release in October this year.
Email us at tellus@swaffhamheritage.org.uk
Find us on facebook www.facebook.com/
swaffhamheritage (@swaffhamheritage)
Visit our website www.swaffhamheritage.org.uk
Pop printed or handwritten notes through the
museum letter box.
Friends of Swaffham Heritage
Once again we are unable to report any activity
concerning the Friends, but we are brainstorming
ideas for events for when the 'lockdown' ends.
However, we are not anticipating that we will be
running anything until September at the earliest, but
we do hope that we will be able to put on a couple of
events in the Autumn; more on this later.
We are also looking at possible events to run during
2022 to support the Carter 2022 celebration.
Our 100 Club is however still running, and thank you
for your support.
The January draw was as follows: no 62 - £40, no 41
We would like to send our best wishes to James
Dean, our past Secretary. As some of you may already
know, James is in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after
suffering a very nasty fall. We understand from
Barbara that he is in good spirits and we wish him a
John Zielinski,
Secretary, Friends of Swaffham Heritage

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Mayor's Parlour
Dear All, hope you’ve all enjoyed
the snow; I’ve masses of aconites
and snow drops out at the moment
in the garden but have to confess to
looking forward to Spring.
I can’t believe we are nearly a year
in to our COVID troubles. Very pleased to see the
vaccines are rolling out at Manor Farm Surgery, most
days when they are vaccinating it’s up to 800 people
daily. This needs a lot of organising, help with parking
the cars and where to go when inside, which is done
mainly by volunteers. I’d like to extend a big thank
you to the volunteers, the weather has been very
cold and they do at least a five hour stint. Having
said that they all seem very happy to be serving the
community in this way, and the people having the
vaccine even happier. Wonderful to think that within
a year of Covid landing on our doorstep. We have
some hope of getting back to some kind of normality,
but we're not there yet!
We have our loan permission through for the Barn and
now we are looking for someone to appoint regarding
the business plan and feasibility. At some point we
will put together, in the not-too-distant future, a
Steering Group similar to that of the Neighbourhood
plan. We do recognise the importance of this so that
the Barn can be used effectively for community use
as soon as possible.
At the same time as looking at the Barn, the
Swimming Pool group will look energetically at the
possibility of the pool which we would all love to see
in use. I’m sure the group would appreciate anybody
who would like to join them in trying to do this.
I’m afraid, not too much luck with the ducks.
Breckland will clean up twice a week, we did try for
three times a week but they were adamant it would
be only two.
We welcomed a new councillor to the Council on
Wednesday to fill the vacancy we had, this is Kurt
Oliver. I’m sure he is coming to us with lots of ideas
and thoughts which will be good.
Another bit of good news, our market was a winner
in the National Ass British Market Authority and
Blachere Lights Award. We have a trophy and a lot of
thanks going to our Market Committee and Traders
for their diligence in keeping a safe market during
Covid time. A special thanks to Fabian Eagle and Ruth,
our Market Superintendent, for their organising and
believing that this could be done.
I know we all can’t wait to meander into town, maybe
pop in for a coffee and meet up with friends. Let’s
hope it won’t be too much longer. This lockdown
certainly seems longer than the last.
Take care of yourselves, Best wishes,
Jill
The Town Council
Mayor – Cllr Jill Skinner
CllrSkinner.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Deputy Mayor – Cllr. Judy Anscombe
CllrAnscombe.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Lindsay Beech
CllrBeech.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Stewart Bell,
CllrBell.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Wendy Bensley
CllrBensley.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Paul Darby
CllrDarby.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Graham Edwards
CllrEdwards.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Brendan Holmes
CllrHolmes.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Colin Houghton
CllrHoughton.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Shirley Matthews
CllrMatthews.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Ian Pilcher
CllrPilcher.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Les Scott
CllrScott.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Cllr. Kurt Oliver
CllrOliver.SwaffhamTC@gmail.com
Officers:
Richard Bishop – Town Clerk
townclerk@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk,
@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. 1.30pm – 4pm
Tuesday - Friday – 9.30am – 1pm
Town Council Committee
meeting dates
Virtual Zoom meetings
• Wed 10th - Full Town Council - 6.30pm
• Wed 15th - Market, Events & Tourism - 6.30pm
• Mon 22nd – Recreation & Community - 6.30pm
• Tue 30th - Planning & Built Environment – 4pm
Breckland District Council
www.breckland.gov.uk
01362 656 870. For all enquiries regarding: Planning,
Refuse Bins, Housing, Recycling, Licensing & Benefits.
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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 Market Committee Win
National Team Award
It was announced at a national conference recently
that Swaffham Town Council Market Committee
are winners of a Market Heroes award for smaller
markets. The National Association of British Market
Authorities (NABMA), sponsored by Blachere
Illuminations, put in place an awards programme
to recognise people working in the market industry.
Particularly those
that have gone the
extra mile this year
so that shoppers can
continue get local,
good quality produce
at markets around the
country. The judges
were faced with a
difficult decision as
there were many
deserving entries,
but Swaffham Market came out on top. Judges
were impressed with the dedication and teamwork
involved to successfully operate the market in these
challenging times. Not only has it survived, but it is
looking good for the future with new traders making
enquiries about coming onto the market when the
current restrictions are lifted.
The team of Councillors, Trader reps and council
staff have ensured that
Swaffham Market has
continued to provide
a food and essential
shopping facility for
residents, many of whom
feel happier shopping
outside in the current
climate. The general
market and auction
have also been run,
Fabian Eagle – Market Committee Chairman
when allowed by the
government, with social
distance measures in place. After initially closing
in the first lockdown, there were many requests to
reopen from members of the public, Committee
members have turned out as volunteers throughout
lockdown periods to support Market Superintendent,
Ruth. The good-natured enthusiasm and practicality
of the team help set up a new layout and support the
introduction of social distancing and other measures
to make the market as safe as possible.
Market Committee chairman Fabian Eagle said
“I am delighted and feel honoured that the Team
have won this award. It goes to show what you can
achieve with good teamwork. Thank you to Liz Truss
for nominating us and for all involved, keeping the
market open and as safe as possible. This award is
well deserved recognition for the market team and
Swaffham, Norfolk’s Market Town.”
Casual Vacancy Filled – Swaffham Town Council –
New Councillor…
The vacancy was filled at the virtual Council meeting
on Wednesday 10th February 2021. Congratulations
to our newest Town Councillor Kurt Oliver who now
serves for the remainder of the term, which ends
at the local government elections in May 2023.
Welcome on-board Kurt…
Sacred Heart Barn Theatre and Swimming Pool
The Town Council are pressing ahead with this project
at pace now, with all the legal due diligence in progress,
the permission to borrow from the Department of
Housing, Communities and Local Government in
place if needed and a firm commitment from the
Town Council at a meeting in January. Concurrently,
some further work will be necessary to look at the
feasibility and a business plan for the Barn Project,
with a management structure. Then at the same
time assessing some of their other assets such as
Days Field for an example, as something like that
could be cashed in to fund the Barn purchase and
development, or other ideas may come to the fore
whilst this overall asset review is completed.
Swaffham Scarecrow Scavenge
Please note, as stated last month this competition has
been POSTPONED until the Easter Holiday, but at the
time of writing we are no nearer knowing whether
this will go ahead or not. We are still planning as if it
will continue, all we ask is to keep an eye out on our
website and on social media, as soon as we are able
to confirm one way or the other, then we will let you
know. A decision will be taken on 10th March at the
Town Council Full Council meeting.
Ducks and Duck Poo
The great debate on Ducks and Duck Poo goes
on… Over the years this problem is exacerbated by
people who love the ducks and continue to feed
them. Others hate the ducks and want them culled
or relocated, and in the past the Town Council have
paid out for contractors previously for all sorts of
schemes including removing or pricking the eggs.
There have been times when no action has been
possible because of bird flu.
The Town Council’s Estates Committee recently met
with the Public Protection Officer from Breckland
Council Craig Fowler. All that could be guaranteed was
that the clean-up operation would be stepped up in
the Town Centre to twice a week by their contractors
Serco. There were constructive discussions regarding
the possibility of some educational leaflets or
messages through social media and the Council’s
websites, which advise against the feeding of ducks,
to educate the public in this regard. To date, these
have not yet happened, and Breckland Council are
reluctant to put up signage that cannot be enforced.
Another problem is that Breckland Council do not
regard this to be serious enough to be classified as
a public health hazard and there is always the issue
of who is ultimately responsible, as the duck issue
appears to fall between the responsibilities at Town,
Breckland and County level, with none of the Councils
having the statutory power to enforce the issue. The
appeal is therefore for ‘common sense’ to prevail, as
ducks will go where there is water and where they
are being fed. The Town Council will keep working
with Breckland Council to monitor the situation and
will try to educate the public and to discourage the
feeding of the ducks, and they will ensure that the
duck poo is cleaned up on a regular basis.
Dogs and Dog Poo
There seems to be a bit of a theme this month…
There are already a lot of bins around the Town,
some dedicated dog poo bins and other dual purpose
dog poo and litter bins; the Town Council are always
receptive to ideas where new bins can be located,
indeed we are in the process of getting this matter
addressed at the Swans Nest site with the developer
Abel Homes Ltd.
The behavioural issues to which we have become
accustomed i.e. dog owners not picking up the dog
mess and putting in the bins, is something we have
worked with Breckland Council in the past from time
to time, as the educational side of things is their
responsibility. The Town Council take responsibility
for providing the bins, with the capital cost of the bin
and installation, Breckland Council are responsible
for emptying the bins. So, PLEASE pick up after your
dog, and use the bins provided and if you can’t find a
bin, then take it home and use your own bin – THANK
YOU.
Census – Date For Your Diary Is Sunday 21st March
2021
There is sure to be a national campaign regarding the
Census date coming up later in March. Look out for
your Census Form and make sure you fill it in. You
must complete the census by law. If you do not, or
you supply false information, you could be fined up
to £1,000. Some questions are clearly labelled as
voluntary. It is not an offence if you do not answer
these. The Census gives us information about
households across England and Wales. If you want
to find out more about the Census, please visit the
Office for National Statistics Census website www.
census.gov.uk
Voluntary Gritting Scheme
Swaffham were one of the first Towns to roll out
a Voluntary Gritting scheme for the Town. It is
something that we have let slip in recent years,
for many reasons, not in the least being a few mild
Winters that we had in successive years. The main
reason for the scheme was to compliment the gritting
being carried out by the Highways Department, their
routes are clearly defined on the Norfolk County
Council website and cover mainly the main roads,
even some of B roads do not get gritted and most
outlying estates do not get gritted. The Town Council
outside team would concentrate their efforts on
the Town Centre, providing safe access to the shops
and Town Centre businesses. Our grateful thanks to
those of you who have sent messages of thanks to
our outside staff who worked hard during the coldest
spell of the year. All our work has to be under the
guidance of guidelines set by Highways, similarly we
have to brief any volunteers if they come on board
for next Winter. If being a ‘Gritting Volunteer’ is of
interest to you, please drop a line to Kerry at the
Town Hall reception@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Your Breckland District Councillors:
Cllr. David Wickerson
01760 725 741
david.wickerson@
breckland.gov.uk
Cllr. Ian Sherwood
07795 236 878
ian.sherwood@
breckland.gov.uk
Cllr Ed Colman - also your Norfolk County Councillor
07940 406 356
ed.colman@breckland.gov.uk / ed.colman.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk
Highway issues
Norfolk County Council – www.norfolk.gov.uk
– 0344 800 8020
For Highway issues & faulty street lights:
- Highways - please give the location of the issue and
a telephone number where further information can
be obtained.
- Faulty streetlights – please give the precise location
of the light and the number on the column.
Alternatively visit the website and search for Highways
or Street Lights to report your concerns.
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