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June 2023
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NEWS EVENTS INFORMATION
Swaffham celebrates
King Charles III coronation
Swaam Town Council Newsleer June 2023
Elecons
There was no need for a Town Council election in May 2023, as
all 13 were elected unopposed. We welcome four new Cou
Ellerbeck, Sarah Pickard and John Zielinski. We also pay tribute
Anscombe, Colin Houghton, Shirley Matthews, and Ian Pilcher.
At Breckland Council level there was an election, with a welcome
joining David Wickerson re-elected for another four-year term,
in a different area and Ed Colman resigning back in February
Colman also resigned as our Norfolk County Councillor, and we
elected representative on the County Council.
REGULARS
Royal
British
Legion
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Swaffham
Library
News
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Swaam Town Council are pleased to announce that on 17 Ma
the Town Council appointed Cllr Stewart Bell as Mayor and Cllr P
Swaffham
Town
Council
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Contents
3 Iceni Antics/Library News
4 Church News
5 School Speak/Royal British Legion
7 Ashill & Hale Garden Group
8 NarVOS/Swaffham Lions Club
9 The Hive Gt Cressingham
10 NGS/Swaffham Swimming Pool
11 Local WI's
12 Museum Matters
13 Merle Boddy/Climate Action Group
14 Swaffham Rotary
16 History Group/Jazz Club
18 Town Council
Iceni Antics
May was a busy month here at Iceni HQ, but luckily
we had an extra pair of hands to help. The lovely
Molly, a student at Nicholas Hamond Academy was with
us for four days on work experience. Whilst here she
got to experience the variety of groups and activities we
have here at Swaffham Community Centre, including the
Teeny Iceni's Day Nursery and our Friday Lunch Club.
Molly's time with us coincided with the run-up to the
Coronation weekend, so she was a massive asset in
helping to organise a special afternoon tea for Lunch Club.
Our guests were treated to a range of cakes (very kindly
provided by the wonderful Lynette), individual trifles,
homemade sausage rolls, a selection of sandwiches and
much more!
We were very impressed with the effort some of our
guests went to in dressing for the occasion - certainly fit
for a royal event!
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St Peter and St Paul, Swaffham
The June 2023 services in Swaffham parish church
will be as follows:-
Sunday 4th
9.30am
6.00am
Wednesday 7th
10.00am
Sunday 11th
9.30am
Wednesday 14th
10.00am
Sunday 18th
8.00am
9.30am
Wednesday 21st
10.00am
Sunday 25th
9.30am
6.00pm
Sung Eucharist
Evensong (BCP)
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sung Eucharist
Holy Communion (BCP)
Holy Communion (said)
United Benefice Sung Eucharist
Holy Communion (BCP)
Patronal Festival Sung Eucharist
Patronal Festival Songs of Praise
For updates, see also our website: https://www.
swaffhamparishchurch.org/ and our Swaffham
Parish Church Facebook page and via Twitter @
swaffhamchurch
Church is open daily for private prayer and for visitors
from 9am until 4pm outside of services. Morning
prayer is normally held in church at 9am Monday –
Thursday. Saturday Coffee and Cake is every Saturday.
Mothers’ Union
The Swaffham branch of the Mothers’ Union usually
meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The 8th
June speaker is Sheila Tuffield from M.U. Enterprises.
Enquiries to Julia on 720041.
The Oasis Centre
A church in the heart of the community
Sundays weekly
• 10am: Praise & Prayer
• 10.30am: Tea & Coffee
• 11am: Worship, Teaching and Communion
Wednesdays weekly
• 10am Worship & Prayer
The Oasis Centre, Cley Road, Swaffham PE37 7NP T: 01760 723175
@oasiscentreswaffham
Swaffham Methodist Church
• Fri 2nd June 9.30am. Power of
Prayer. Phone 01760 722611 for
venue.
• Sat 3rd June 9.30am-12noon.
Church Coffee Morning.
• Sun 4th June 10.45am. Morning
Worship with Holy Communion
led by Rev Jacqui Horton.
Refreshments served afterwards.
• Tues 6th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In. Join us to catch up with old friends and meet
new ones. Free refreshments.
• Fri 9th June 9.30am. Power of Prayer. Phone
01760722611 for venue.
• Sun 11th June 10.45am. Morning Worship led by
the Worship Leaders and followed by refreshments.
• Tues 13th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In with free refreshments. Open to all.
• Fri 16th June 9.30am. The Power of Prayer. Phone
01760722611 for venue.
• Sun 18th June 10.45am. Morning Worship led by
Mr Steve Jones. Refreshments served afterwards.
• Tues 20th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In. All welcome. Free refreshments.
• Sun 25th June 10.45am. Morning Worship led by
Mrs Aileen Fox. Refreshments served afterwards.
• Tues 27th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In. Come and join us for fun laughter lots of
chatter and refreshments.
Coronation Weekend May 6th-8th
Following our Church Service on Sunday 7th May,
we decided to open the Church from 2pm -4pm and
serve tea, coffee, scones and cakes, free of charge,
for anyone wishing to join us. We were delighted that
people came in and enjoyed watching a film about
the Royal Family, whilst enjoying their refreshments.
TNHA News
It would be remiss of us not to add our
congratulations to Swaffham Town
Council who organised the celebrations for the
coronation weekend and amongst these co-ordinated
the World Record Attempt for the most people eating
an Afternoon Tea – and incidentally smashed this -
subject to verification. What an achievement!
Meanwhile at the academy, our Year 10 Humanities
students are planning a visit to the beach! This is
to enable them to complete their final piece of
coursework where they will take measurements at
Overstrand and assess how management in this area
impacts processes. This is always a favourite day
amongst our geographers and we are hopeful that we
don’t get sand in our sandwiches due to inclement
weather. Our younger cohort have been working on
endangered and extinct animals around the world
and have spent an exciting few weeks investigating
the Dodo, Rhino and Orangutan. They are currently
creating their own presentations to share in class.
It is the time of year when our older students go out
in the community for a week on work experience
which is vital in helping them to understand the
world of work. This is aimed at affirming punctuality,
acting responsibly, doing routine tasks and following
instructions. There is also the chance to practise
knowledge and skills learnt in the classroom in a work
setting, developing and learning new skills and using
initiative to deal with varying situations they may
encounter. The exposure to ‘the world of work’ also
presents the opportunity to help students develop a
mature attitude and an increased motivation to study,
ideas of many different career paths and to gain a
better understanding of options available along with
seeing how the range of subjects studied in school
translate to the work environment. We look forward
to hearing of their experiences when they return to
the academy.
Our close working partnership with the University
of East Anglia continues. The UEA is able to offer
our students a lot of exciting opportunities that help
towards future aspirations, especially geared towards
considering university as an option. The most recent
visit saw our Year 9 students take part in a Subject
Discovery Event (this visit being the first of 3 modules
between now and May) and exploring how their core
GCSE subjects of English and Maths can support their
future pathways. The challenge on this visit was to
come up with an idea for a new university and our
students designed ‘The Norwich University of Textiles
& Science’ (NUTS) offering a unique blend of subjects.
Their fantastic presentation was delivered to the
organisers of the event together with their peers from
other schools at the end of the day.
Finally, the main exam season is upon us and our
students in their final year are revising for their exams
and working really hard to achieve these. We are
incredibly proud of the dedication that they have
put into achieving their potential. Students have
been given plenty of revision material and there is
a week-by-week plan in place. At the end of these
they will celebrate at ‘The TNHA Class of 2023’ Prom
which promises to be an exciting evening. The red
carpet will be ready to welcome our students on
arrival in their finest outfits and various modes of
transportation. This is always a wonderful way to say
a ‘goodbye’ to their friends as they part ways to follow
their individual paths towards their future careers. An
evening of dancing, good food and fun is afoot!
Royal British Legion
Swaffham Branch Royal British Legion,
together with their Standard were joined by the
Town Mayor, Cllr Stuart Bell, Deputy Mayor Cllr
Judy Anscombe and members of Swaffham Town
Council, at the War Memorial Gardens on 26th April
for the unveiling of the WW1 Silhouette Soldier.
The unveiling ceremony was performed by General
Jacko Page, Norfolk County British Legion President.
The Branch Chairman, Lt Colonel Jonathan Hull
welcomed those gathered.
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The Magpie Centre
Magpie Centre Welcomes A New Arrival
A new arrival at the Magpie Centre, home of West
Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association, was a
great surprise for staff and volunteers alike.
Ginger, one of the smallest ponies, acquired last
September, had been suffering from a gastric disorder,
and seemed unwilling to work. When the vet did an
internal examination, she said: ‘There’s a foal in here’!
Two weeks later, Jo Gordon, who works at the Centre,
went to the paddock to give Ginger her breakfast,
and found that the foal, a filly, was being born.
A vet check gave Ginger and her foal a clean bill of
health and the next task was to name the new arrival.
Staff, volunteers and friends submitted suggestions,
at £2 each, which raised £192 for the Centre, and the
name Luna was finally chosen.
Said Natalie: ‘An equine pregnancy lasts 11 months,
and Ginger was only in her previous home for a short
while. She and baby are both doing well, although we
have no idea what breed the sire might be.’
And now an update on the Quiz with Hog Roast
supper, held at Stowbridge Village Hall on 22nd April:
this was a great success, with 17 teams participating,
and raised £924 for the Magpie Centre.
Many thanks to all who supported the event, and for
the generous donations of raffle prizes.
Upcoming events:
• Saturday 3rd June: Craft Fair and Have a Go
Dog Agility at the Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall,
South Runcton, PE33 0EP 10 am – 4 pm. There are
around 50 stalls to browse in the indoor school, with
wheelchair-friendly access. Admission £2.00; under
16’s free. Free parking. Refreshments served all day.
Dog Agility £2. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.
• Saturday 10th June: Bingo at Stowbridge Village
Hall, Downham Road, Stowbridge PE34 3PE.
Doors open 6.30 for Eyes Down at 7.00 pm. Light
refreshments available. For more details see Magpie
Centre Facebook page. Proceeds to the West Norfolk
Riding for the Disabled Association.
• Sunday 11th June: Sponsored ride around
Wallington Hall estate. Rides of varying lengths,
including a short route for lead-rein riders. No road
work. For more details visit Hoofbeats Facebook page.
Ashill & Holme Hale Garden Club
Website: ashillgardeningclub.wordpress.com/
Email: ashillholmehalegardenclub@gmail.com
Fungi - Friend or Foe?
In the last few years there has been an explosion of interest
in the role of mycorrhizal fungi and their involvement in
the Wood Wide Web, a network of underground fungi
that helps trees and plants communicate with each other
and supply nutrition. So we were fortunate that our April
2023 monthly meeting was a presentation by well known
fungi expert Dr Tony Leech, the Norfolk County recorder
of Fungi. His talk entitled ‘Fungi – Friend or Foe?’ gave a
fascinating and informative insight into the world of fungi,
both what we see above ground, the fruiting body, and
the roots below, which form the mycorrhizal network, so
vital to tree and plant life.
Tony began his talk by explaining a bit about the anatomy
and biology of fungi, from the gills which produce the
spores and the stalks which keep the spores off the
ground to assist dispersion. Some fungi such as ‘bracket
fungi’ do not have gills but tubes instead where the
spores drop down from. He discussed the vast array of
enzymes and bacteria which fungi use to breakdown the
soil, thus decomposing it, so it can then be reabsorbed to
enable growth. Tony discussed the intimate relationship
between trees and fungi, where the tree invites in the
fungus because the mycelium collects more minerals
than it needs itself so provides it to the tree, in return the
tree provides the fungi with nutrition.
Tony focussed the latter part of his talk on the fungi we
see in our gardens and stressed the fact that the vast
majority of fungi are beneficial for our plants and trees.
However, some fungi are detrimental and can eventually
kill a tree, such as hoof fungus, which can kill birch trees.
Another fungus you do not want in your garden is ‘Honey
Fungus’ which attacks the living roots and kills plants by
blocking tubes that carry water up the plant, so the plant
dies from the top down. The bumper
turnout of over 70 members clearly enjoyed this
fascinating presentation, which was followed by a lively
Q & A about members issues with fungi in their own
gardens.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
• Our May monthly meeting (May 25th) will be given by
garden designer and author Andrew Sankey, who will talk
about ‘Colour in the Garden’.
• Our June meeting (June 22nd) will be given by Stephen
Foster on ‘Sweet Peas’.
• The club’s Annual Flower Show will be held on Sunday
June 25th. All entries (some 200) can be viewed by the
public 2.00-4.30pm, with refreshments, plant sales and
tombola available.
All meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month
at Holme Hale Pavilion and start at 2.30pm. New members
from anywhere in the district are always welcome, so
come along and join us at one of our monthly meetings
or visit our Annual Flower Show.
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Swaffham & District Lions Club
Members of Swaffham & District Lions
Club paid a visit to Meadow House
Care Home in Swaffham last week and
presented them with a cheque for £500 to
boost their fundraising during National MS Week.
Meadow House specialises in care for people of all
ages who have MS, and lots of fundraising activities
had been going on during the week by the staff
and residents of the home, led by manager Joanna
Jankowska. The busy week ended with a fun party
with entertainment by singer Chris Wilson, a regular
visitor to Meadow House. The Lions members were
delighted to attend the party, where Lion President
David Merchant presented the cheque to Gordon
Cochrane, the CEO of Healthcare Homes, of which
group Meadow House is a part.
Swaffham Library News
Swaffham Library, The Pightle, Swaffham PE37 7DF Tel 01760 721513
Staffed opening times: Tuesday and Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday
1-7pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Meet the Author – Heidi Swain
Join us for a Q & A session with bestselling local author
Heidi Swain on Friday 9th June, 7.30pm.
Tickets £5 including refreshments. Book online at
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-local-historyand-archives/libraries/whats-on
or with library staff.
The Hive at Great Cressingham
Stretch yourself at The Hive!
The current season at The Hive is all about stretching –
bodies, mind and spirit!
Throughout June and July there are 7 events in our
Summer programme of creativity, spirituality and wellbeing.
On Saturday 17th June there is a Walk and Talk
on a local route from The Hive in Great Cressingham.
The following Saturday, 24th June the Casual Choir
meets for a Summer Sing. Join us on Saturday 22nd
July for Summer Picnic Fun in the grounds of The Hive.
Thoughts on Thursdays take place on the first Thursday
of the month from 3 - 4pm. Watch a short inspirational
film to inspire discussion on a wide range of topics.
Friday is the day for finding out. On 30th June, we will
be continuing to hear about the contemporary history
of Russia, and on Friday 14th July, we have a visiting
speaker from Lyn’s House in Cambridge.
You can discover more about the events at The Hive
and book your place by visiting the eventbrite page at
https://tinyurl.com/2e5pdwa4 or by scanning the QR
code below.
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Yoga Class at The Hive led by Susan Jones
NarVOS
Indoor meeting at The Assembly Rooms,
1 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7AB,
Wednesday 28th June 2023 at 7.30pm,
“Social Evening”.
A social evening to meet the committee and other
members and visitors.
A short introductory talk will be followed by free
refreshments and displays of items of natural history
interest, including books, photos and artwork. It’s your
opportunity to exchange birding news and discover
more about the area from experienced birdwatchers.
Members are encouraged to bring along items which
may be of interest of others, perhaps an exchange
of books and magazines. Please inform in advance if
you wish to offer a short presentation or discourse
on the night. Please come along. Visitors welcome.
Admission £4 on the night; free to NarVOS members.
For more information contact Ian Black on 01760
724092 or go to www.narvos.org.uk.
Volunteer with us this summer!
We are looking for young volunteers aged 13-25 to help
us with Ready, Set, Read Summer Reading Challenge for
2023. Find out more and pick up a recruitment pack from
your local library or email volunteercontact@norfolk.
gov.uk for more information and to request a pack.
Regular activities at the library
• Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Tuesday 10.30-11am.
Stay and Chat afterwards.
• Digital Support - Tuesday 2.30-4.30pm and Friday
2.30-3.30pm. Booking essential.
• Knit, Stitch and Natter - Tuesday 3-4.30pm
• Library Friends - Monthly every second Tuesday,
5-6pm
• Storytime - Thursday 10.30-11am
• Lego Club - Thursday 4-5pm
• Just a Cuppa - Saturday 10:30am-12noon
• Pokemon Club - Alternate Saturdays 12noon-1pm
(from 17th June)
• Autism Friendly Meet Up - Monthly every last
Saturday, 10.30am-12noon (from 24th June)
For more information about what’s on in libraries
across the county visit https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/
libraries-local-history-and-archives/libraries/whats-on
Campingland PPG
Campingland Patient Participation Group are looking
for new committee members.
We meet for about an hour every 4 to 6 weeks.
Can you join us?
If you would like to know more about us please
contact Ann:07887 516565 or anewmeir1@sky.com
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The National Garden Scheme
Joyful June sees an Abundance of Gardens Open
Enjoy the summer scents and colours in the rich
variety of gardens opening across the county for the
National Garden Scheme next month.
Sunday 11 th June
• Elsing Hall, Hall Road, Elsing, Nr Dereham, NR20 3DX.
10-4 adm £8 chd free. Home-made teas.
10 acre garden and park with significant collection of old
roses, walled garden, formal garden, Gingko avenue &
viewing mound.
• High House Gardens, Blackmoor Row, Shipdham IP25
7PU. 12-5 adm £5 chd free. Home-made teas.
3 acre well-developed plantsman's garden with colourthemed
herbaceous borders, an extensive range of
perennials & shrubs, box-edged rose and shrub borders,
large vegetable garden.
• The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, Hillington,
Kings Lynn, PE31 6BH. 9–5 adm £4 chd free. Light
refreshments. Dogs allowed. Plants for sale.
2 acres planted in 2016 and created by volunteers to
provide a peaceful space for residents, staff and visitors.
Includes a variety of cottage garden plants, a wildlife
pond and a vegetable patch.
Sunday 18 th June
• Manor House Farm, Wellingham, Fakenham, PE32
2TH. 11-5 adm £6.50 chd free. Home-made teas. Dogs
allowed.
Much-loved, mature romantic country garden filled with
variety and colour. Old fashioned roses, grasses, tree
peonies.
Friday 23 rd June
• Silverstone Farm, North Elmham, Dereham NR20 5EX.
Evening opening 6-8 adm £6.50 Wine. Dogs allowed.
Formal garden of 2 acres home of designer George
Carter, divided into various rooms, a palette of evergreens
& ornament.
Mary Ferneley, a regular visitor to open gardens told
us “June is the perfect month to visit gardens open for
the National Garden Scheme; they are at their best and
even if you are not a gardener you can enjoy swallows
flying high above, borders brimming with colour and the
scents of summer”.
Before visiting a garden, we advise checking website for
any up-to-date information: ngs.org.uk
Swaffham Swimming Pool Group
AGM Tuesday 20th June 2023 6.30pm at Swaffham
Community Centre
The Group continues to keep outdoor swimming on
the agenda for residents of Swaffham and surrounding
villages. Our business model is a seasonal Community
Pool to be leased from the Town Council and selffinancing
through ticket sales and private hire.
Please come along and join in our Start Swaffham
Swimming discussion. This is an informal session
about the benefits of swimming and also information
gathering about outdoor swimming in the area.
Come and chat to swimming experts and enthusiasts.
Bring a swim photo and swim stories to share. Healing
Waters Project display panels on loan from BFER.
All welcome!
Contact: Sarah Skinner 07881 780030
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20 th June AGM 6:30pm
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water safety
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Swaffham WI
The focus of our meeting, on
Wednesday 3rd May at 2.30pm in the
Community Centre, was to celebrate
the forthcoming Coronation of King Charles III and
Queen Camilla. Brightly coloured bunting was placed
around the hall and all the tables were decorated
with Union Flag runners, serviettes and plates. A
replica of the Royal Crown, Orb, and Sceptre were
placed on the President’s table, and many of the
ladies took part in the May competition for the best
Coronation-themed hat, all decorated especially for
the occasion. We raised a toast to King Charles III
before enjoying light refreshments whilst we were
serenaded by Richard Winch with tunes from over
the ages, including a rousing chorus of Land of Hope
and Glory.
The May Competition was, of course, a hat decorated
to celebrate the Coronation.
Prior to the celebrations a short business meeting
was held and birthday cards and small gifts were
given out to four of our members who had birthdays
in May.
Boards giving details of future outings were displayed
which included:
• Outing to Sandringham Stud Thursday 15th June
A guided walk in Watton on local history of the area
Wednesday 28th June . The Town Crier will conduct
the tour.
• Outing to Peter Beales Roses, near Attleborough on
26th July.
• South Pickenham’s Vineyard on 13th September.
Dates were also given for ‘Knit and Natter’ and
Bowling Get Togethers.
Our next monthly Meeting will be on Wednesday
7th June at 2.30pm in the Community Centre. The
speaker will be Peter Goodrum and the subject is
Jarrold’s Family History and Business.
Should you wish for any more information please
contact our President Pauline Senton on 01760
788046 or our Secretary Christiane Hewitson on
01760 328128.
Pickenham's WI
At the beginning of the year, 11 of us
decided we wanted to put on some
sort of show for our members. It was
decided to do a short play. So two of us sat down one
afternoon and came up with a basic idea. I took this
away and started to write a draft script. At the next
meeting we read it through and decided who wanted
to play which part. And that’s how it all started!
We then met every Thursday morning in our local
church, come rain or shine, and slowly built on the
draft script. We even recruited one of the cast’s
husbands to be our narrator. Everyone contributed
to building props, growing their character, sourcing
their costumes and most importantly – providing
many biscuits to keep us going!
It was decided we would also invite friends and family
to watch and that we would ask for donations towards
our charity for this year, the Merle Boddy Centre in
Swaffham.
In the last few weeks leading up to the performance,
we encountered viruses, Covid, pulled muscles and
loss of voice but everyone was determined to carry
on. Performance day finally arrived on 15th April.
Doors opened at 2:45pm and by 3pm every seat in
the church was taken!
To say we were a little nervous was an understatement!
But, like true professionals, we all took deep breaths
and put our all into the performance. Half an hour
later it was all over and the audience was clapping,
laughing and beaming! I turned to our cast and every
one of them was grinning from ear to ear. We’d done
it! But best of all, we raised a whopping £155.00 for
the Merle Boddy Centre, Swaffham.
I had the pleasure of presenting the cheque to
Georgie on Tuesday 18th April. They were extremely
grateful, so thank you everyone who contributed.
And who knows, the Pickenham WI players may strike
again, watch this space!
Carol Richards
President of The Pickenhams WI
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Open 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri & Sat 10am to 1pm
Last entry to collection half an hour before closing
Prices: adults £3. Children 5 and over £1. Family tickets available
Tel: 01760 721230 Email: info@swaffhammuseum.co.uk
What a day the Cream Tea Challenge was!
Enormously grateful to everyone who took part in
any way. That so many people would give up a bank
holiday to bake scones, move furniture around, pack
bags, waitress etc and stand in a queue for over an
hour to eat one scone (albeit with jam and cream) and
have a cup of tea was absolutely amazing. Many, many
thanks. And also many thanks to the businesses and
organisations who so generously supported the event.
We had passed our world record goal of 1089
participants before the 3pm targeted deadline and
kept going until the scones ran out at participant
number 1321. We now have to put all of our evidence
together for verification and this might take some
months. So fingers crossed that Swaffham becomes a
record breaking town.
The next event is:
'Mapping the Marketplace Pop-In' on Monday
12th June, 10am – 3pm in the Regency Room in the
Assembly Rooms.
This is the first public event on a project on which the
History Group has been working for some time. They
are trying to uncover the history behind the buildings
and people of the Marketplace. Their research so far
will be on display as well as copies of old maps and a
slide show of old photographs.
We are looking for YOUR MEMORIES of who had which
shop where or whether you remember any particular
shopkeeper or worked in one of the businesses.
You can tell us your story on the day. We can record
or video if you prefer in private. Or you can write your
memories. This will become a free to view website
– and – hopefully – the beginnings of a larger online
collection of Swaffham history nuggets. Do drop in
and help us map the Marketplace.
Merle Boddy Centre
The Merle Boddy Day Centre provides
a warm and friendly Social Day Care
Service for people living with dementia
including mental health problems and physical
disabilities, in Swaffham and the surrounding area.
Carol from Pickenham WI popped in recently to give
us a welcome donation that was raised by the lovely
ladies of the WI putting on a play. A big thank you
from us to Pickenham WI!
Like everyone, we celebrated the Coronation here at
the Centre, with activities base on that theme. Here
we had those splendid Guardsmen, in their scarlet
tunics and busbies, guarding the Tree of Crowns.
We also enjoyed Coronation scones with jam and
cream – which way round though? Jam then cream,
or cream then jam? And we got all dressed up for the
Coronation.
Swaffham Climate Action
Back in March we were pleased to host
Christian Creed from CRC Electricals and
Renewables Ltd about the supply and
installation of solar panels within the group
purchase. Please contact us if you would like more
information. Some have already been provided with
quotations and work is progressing. If you have already
expressed an interest you will have received contact from
CRC, if not please contact us at the details below. It would
very positive to see all new housing in Swaffham built
with solar panels too!
Wild West Acre
We were very pleased to welcome Alec Birkbeck from
the West Acre Estate at our April meeting. He gave a very
interesting insight into the rewilding project there which
involves 788ha of lowland woodland, flood meadows,
rivers, wetlands and grassland habitats managed for
habitat restoration and natural regeneration.
Swaffham Social was a great opportunity to talk
group and we were pleased to have a list of potential n
good level of interest in our stand. It was lovely to see th
and social groups in the community. The Community Fridge is a brilliant
waste, a big contributor to climate change. By using the Community Fridg
we only buy the food we need, and ensuring it is all used, we can all ma
estimated 9.5 million tonnes of food waste is created annually in the UK
landfill it releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. If you have le
food it can often be frozen or recycled into another recipe and a piggy bank
to put in the money saved can be a good incentive.
We have resumed monthly in person meetings in February but will
format of alternating between morning meetings in person and Zoom mee
so please get in touch to find out the latest. Contact Cathy Mumford
cathyjmumford@gmail.com or David Jones on 01760 722468
dljdav@gmail.com. Anyone with an interest in climate awareness in the
welcome to join us. If you are not able attend, you can still join the gro
suggestions, and receive all meeting notes and information.
The lights on the Buttercross, the crowns, the flags,
the music, the town crier and the happy crowd all set
a special tone.
Friends of Swaffham Heritage
During May the Friends of Swaffham Heritage had a
guided tour of the West Tofts/STANTA army training
area. A coach load of 40 members and guests were
conducted around the site by Warrant Officer WO2
Pete Goodchild, who we thank for an interesting tour.
Our next event will be to Sherringham in September
to attend the ‘40s weekend there. Look out for details
of how to join this event.
100 Club
The 100 Club is a steady contributor of funds for
Swaffham Heritage, run by the Friends of Swaffham
Heritage exclusively for its members.
Winners for May 2023 were:
• £40 – no 2290
• £20 – no 2228
• £10 – no 2215
Cheques are on their way to our lucky winners! Next
month we have additional prize of £100!
For further information about the Friends of Swaffham
Heritage contact the Membership Secretary by
email stuartclapton@aol.com, or see our webpage,
on the Swaffham Heritage website https://www.
swaffhammuseum.co.uk/support-us#friends-ofswaffham-
heritage or call in to the Museum.
Would the person you care for benefit from a day
or two at the Centre in a stimulating and caring
environment, and also allow you a little time to get
things done? Why not talk to us; the details are below.
If you are interested in our work and would like to
be involved, we always welcome volunteers, friends
and supporters to help us. We also welcome your
donations, small as well as big. You can give by visiting
our website and clicking on Fundraising, where we
have a link to JustGiving.
If you want to know more, find us on Facebook – @
merleboddycentre – or see our website - www.
merleboddy.org.uk – or email to us at office@merleboddy.
org.uk - or phone the Centre on 01760 724527.
More information is available at westacre.info including a
walking map. The group is very grateful to Alec for such an
engaging presentation which was thoroughly enjoyed by
all, and we look forward to a summer visit.
Climate Friendly Tip of the month
Some waste which cannot be put into your Breckland
District Council recycling can be deposited at the local
supermarkets. Batteries and soft plastics can be recycled
at Waitrose (soft plastics are sent to a reprocessor for
washing, separation and then flaked or pelletised to be
made into new materials such as: secondary packaging,
shrink wrap, delivery/carrier bags, refuse sacks, bags for
DIY, industrial and horticultural products and guttering,
buckets or plastic furniture). A bigger range is accepted
at Tesco: batteries, old make-up containers, ink cartridges
and soft plastics too.
You are always welcome!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 8 th June at 10am
in the Methodist Church and will be a presentation from
Colin Abbiss entitled “Carbon negative, not just carbon
zero!”. We warmly welcome to our meetings anyone
with an interest in climate change and how we can
reduce our impact on the climate as a community. If you
would like more information, or to check on the next
meetings, please get in touch with either Cathy Mumford
on 01760 721847 / 07799 642271, cathyjmumford@
gmail.com or David Jones on 01760 722468 / 07806
435066, dljdav@gmail.com.
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Swaffham Walking Group
Swaffham Walking Group is a small friendly group of
keen walkers who enjoy the countryside and cake.
Meeting every Wednesday at 9.30am and every
Sunday at 10.00am in various locations around
Swaffham and the surrounding villages to enjoy a
walk from around 3 to 6.5 miles. Afterwards enjoying
Tea, Coffee & Cakes/biscuits. For more information
and details on the next walk, please contact Graham
Lathwell on 07486 901 948.
Rotary
Swaffham
President's Corner
Following on from the
magnificent Coronation Day we were asked to
participate in volunteering for 'The Big Help Out' on
Monday 8th May. The town’s most ambitious plan
was to make it into the Guinness Book of Records
by hosting the world’s biggest ever free cream tea
party - and my goodness what a lot of people were
fed. Many of our Rotary Club members, led by Kurt
Oliver, were able to help the event which was run
by The Swaffham Consortium. Their official count
was 1317 teas consumed, well beating the existing
record of 1088. The result is now in the hands of
the record keeping Gods to see if their criteria was
met. Regardless of the final decision an outstanding
achievement happened here in our own lovely town
- well done Swaffham.
Swaffham Speed Watch
Fed up with speeding traffic?
Swaffham Speedwatch volunteers are slowing traffic
in 10 locations around the town; if you would like to
volunteer we can try to encourage more responsible
driving, reduce pollution and make Swaffham a safer,
cleaner, healthier place. Contact Swaffham Speed
Watch at swaffhamcsw@gmail.com
Authors, Books and Cakes
Don’t delay booking for…
Exciting events happening in Swaffham. We are
welcoming a range of authors to share with us
information about the books they have written and
their research.
• 11th June - Robin Ince - from The Infinite Monkey
Cage on Radio 4.
• 10th September - Louise Doughty - author of Apple
Tree Yard and Platform Seven.
• 15th October - Alison Weir - acclaimed author of
historical fiction. The event will include music by
Pearlintheegg, historical musicians.
• 5th November - Sarah Perry - author of The Essex
Serpent and Julie Walker whose debut novel was
‘Bonny and Read’. (Two women pirates of the 17th
Century).
All events will be held at Swaffham Assembly Rooms
at 3pm. Tickets cost £20 and include a full afternoon
tea. All money raised in aid of Norfolk Charities.
To avoid disappointment please book a place at
Ceres Bookshop - tel: 01760 722504. For further
information please phone Lynette on 07900 570765.
Soon our Rotary District of East Anglia (No. 1080) will
hold its Annual Assembly in Norwich. This planning
meeting is to decide how all of us in the Rotary
movement can plan and co- ordinate our Service in
the coming year which starts on July 1st. Each year
the Incoming Rotary International President for the
coming year decides on an emphasis and theme
which we can all follow. The next year’s International
leader is a Scotsman, Gordon McInally and his theme/
slogan is 'create hope in the world'. Something which
we can all relate to I am sure at the moment.
We have some interesting speakers coming to our
meetings in June:
• Graham Watts who will continue our gardening
theme, talking to us about The Dale Farm Garden in
Dereham (part of the National Open Garden Scheme).
• Mrs Jacqueline Lake, the Norfolk Coroner, and Phil
Godfrey, telling us about APS Support UK (APS is an
immune system disorder in which antibodies attack
and damage your own tissues or cells.)
If anyone is interested in hearing about any of these
talks please contact me before the meeting 01760
722111 (malcolmwhittley@me.com) and come
and meet us 6.30pm at the George Hotel, Monday
22nd May, Monday June 5th and Monday 19th May
respectively.
Malcolm Whittley

Swaffham History Group
A new publication by the Swaffham History Group entitled
'From Reformation through Rebellion to Restoration, The
Church and Life in Tudor and Stuart Swaffham' written
by one of our members, Michael Medlar who has
meticulously researched this part of Swaffham's historical
past. A must read for anyone interested in this 200 year
period of Swaffham's history.
Swaffham Jazz Club
For our May session we welcomed the Phil Brooke
Trio, Phil on guitar, Mark Jolly violin and Ivars Galenieks
on double bass. They have all played for us before,
but not in this combination. The line-up is unusual
nowadays, but the famous Hot Club of Paris in the
1930s and 1940s was based on Django Reinhardt
guitar, Stephane Grappelli violin, and a double bass
rather than a drummer.
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During the evening Phil mentioned Django several
times, describing him as a “guitar genius”. The Trio
played several numbers which the Hot Club of Paris
had recorded including Dinah, Honeysuckle Rose,
Nuages, After You’ve Gone, and ending the evening
with Sweet Georgia Brown. When Mark and Phil
were playing together there was a continuous flow
of intricate lines of music weaving together which
then untangled themselves just before the end of
the number. Underneath this web of sound Ivars was
supporting the chord changes and providing a gentle,
swinging beat to enhance the rhythm. His bass is
bigger than most used for jazz. Also, Ivars uses his
bow more than most jazz bassists (of course, bowing
on an electric bass guitar is not an option). His bowed
notes have a deep, rich, velvety sound which creates
a good contrast to the higher pitched violin and guitar.
It was very noticeable how much the audience was
concentrating on the music, as though they were
listening to a Beethoven string quartet. The Trio has
reached a very high level of music-making which was
greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all.
Coming up:
Sidecar Sadie and the Champagne Charlies - “playing
a well shaken cocktail of music: jazz, swing, soul etc”
Tuesday 13 June at 7.30pm, Swaffham Conservative
Club, 23 London Street. PE37 7DD
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In Touch With Your Town
Elections
There was no need for a Town Council
election in May 2023, as there were
13 candidates for 13 seats, all 13 were
elected unopposed. We welcome four
new Councillors, David Braithwaite, Caroline Ellerbeck,
Swaam Town Council Newsleer June 2023
Elecons
Solider Silhouhette unveiling at the War Memorial Site
On 26 April Swaffham Royal British Legion and
Swaffham Town Council unveiled a WW1 Silhouhette
Soldier at the War Memorial site in town. Mr Jonathan
Hull Chairman of Swaffham Royal British Legion
opened the unveiling
along with General Jacko
the Page President of
the Norfolk Royal British
Legion.
Swaffham Town Council
would like to give thanks
to Mr Peter Garner of
PGMS at Shingham who
made the soldier silhouhette. Mr Richard Burns
of Breckland Finishing, who generously offered to
uncil unveiled a WW1 Silhouee
man of Swaam Royal Brish
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powder coat the soldier free of charge. Helen Carrier
and Graham West from Swaffham Town Council who
helped organise and create space for the memorial
piece to stand and Mr Duncan Scott the Royal British
Legion Standard Bearer.
In attendance was Mr Stewart Bell Swaffham Town
Mayor, Cllr Judy Anscombe Deputy Town Mayor,
Coronaon
Swaffham Town Council staff, Town Councillors, Mrs
Anne Thorpe the President of Swaffham Royal British
Legion and members of the Royal British Legion.
Coronation
Swaffham Town Council apologises for the technical
difficulties regarding the coronation not being
live streamed, this was out of our control and in
many the hands families of Breckland enjoying Council. the free Swaffham fun! Town
Council are currently in the process of requesting
compensation for this. However, the open-air cinema
screening which Swaffham Town Council organised
was a success and it was great to see so many families
enjoying the free fun!
Coronation window and stall displays
It was great to see the businesses in town put in such
effort to celebrate the King’s coronation through their
Coronaon window and stall displays
shop window displays and market stall decoration.
Thank you to all who joined in the celebration and
congratulations to Starlings of Swaffham, The Green
Parrot, EACH charity shop, Carol’s Collectables, Earl
Ratcliffe the jeweler and Lindsey Beech for placing in
the competition.
Swaffham achieved a new World Record!
On 8 May Sue Gattuso, Kurt Oliver and Kay Wells
planned to break a world record by attempting to
host the world's largest cream tea. It was a successful
day and the crowds of people who came let out a big
cheer when the event surpassed the previous
attempts number of entries. Thank you to the
organisers, volunteers, Historic England for
sponsoring the day, the many donations and support
from local businesses as well as Breckland council for
supplying the organisers with a Coronation grant. The
verification process can take up to a year to confirm
the achievement.
There was no need for a Town Council election in May 2023, as there were 13 candidates for 13 seats,
all 13 were elected unopposed. We welcome four new Councillors, David Braithwaite, Caroline
Ellerbeck, Sarah Pickard and John Zielinski. We
Swaam
also pay
Town
tribute
Council
to our
apologises
four retiring
for the
councillors,
technical difficules
Judy
regarding the coronaon not being
Anscombe, Colin Houghton, Shirley Matthews,
live
and
streamed,
Ian Pilcher.
this was out of our control and in the hands of Breckland Council. Swaam Town
At Breckland Council level there was an election,
Council
with a
are
welcome
currently
to
in
Judy
the
Anscombe
process of requesng
and Jacob
compensaon
Morton,
for this. However, the open-air
joining David Wickerson re-elected for another
cinema
four-year
screening
term,
which
with Ian
Swaam
Sherwood
Town
choosing
Council organised
to stand
was a success and it was great to see so
in a different area and Ed Colman resigning back in February due to a change in circumstances. Ed
Colman also resigned as our Norfolk County Councillor, and we welcome William Nunn as our newly
elected representative on the County Council.
Sarah Pickard and John Zielinski. We also pay tribute
to our four retiring councillors, Judy Anscombe, Colin
Houghton, Shirley Matthews, and Ian Pilcher.
At Breckland Council level there was an election, with
a welcome to Judy Anscombe and Jacob Morton,
joining David Wickerson re-elected for another fouryear
term, with Ian Sherwood choosing to stand in
a different area and Ed Colman resigning back in
February due to a change in circumstances. Ed Colman
also resigned as our Norfolk County Councillor, and
we welcome William Nunn as our newly elected
representative on the County Council.
ere were Swaffham 13 candidates Town Council for 13 seats, are pleased to announce that
cillors, David Braithwaite, Caroline
on 17 May 2023 at the Annual Town Assembly the
o our four retiring councillors, Judy
Town Council appointed Cllr Stewart Bell as Mayor
o Judy and Anscombe Cllr Paul and Darby Jacob as Morton, Deputy Mayor.
ith Ian Sherwood choosing to stand
e to a change in circumstances. Ed
elcome William Nunn as our newly
Swaam Town Council are pleased to announce that on 17 May 2023 at the Annual Town Assembly
the Town Council appointed Cllr Stewart Bell as Mayor and Cllr Paul Darby as Deputy Mayor.
2023 at the Annual Town Assembly
ul Darby as Deputy Mayor.
Royal Brish Legion Standard Bearer.
grant. The verificaon process can take up to a year to confirm the achievement.
In aendance was Mr Stewart Bell Swaam Town Mayor, Cllr Judy Anscombe Deputy Town Mayor,
Swaam Town Council staff, Town Councillors, Mrs Anne Thorpe the President of Swaam Royal
Brish Legion and members of the Royal Brish Legion.
Swaffham Town Council have newly appointed
contract cleaners who will be cleaning public areas
seven days a week. We have had reports of the public
toilets needing additional attention due to them
being used incorrectly. Please be respectful of these
areas so that they can continue to be in good working
condition for the community.
Save the date!
Classic Car Show – Sunday 27 August. A long-standing
annual event planned for this year, applications are
open on the Swaffham Town Council Website. If you
would like to volunteer or sponsor this event then
please get in touch.
If you have any queries about any of the items
mentioned or would like to hear more updates on
projects etc, please contact Swaffham Town Council
on telephone 01760 722922 or pop in and see us.
Remember we do not do bus passes however Norfolk
County Council do.
It was great to see the businesses in town put in such effort to celebrate the King’s coronaon
through their shop window displays and market stall decoraon. Thank you to all who joined in the
Solider Silhouee unveiling at the War Memorial site
celebraon and congratulaons to Starlings of Swaam, The Green Parro, EACH charity shop,
Carol’s Collectables, Earl Ratcliffe the jeweler and Lindsey Beech for placing in the compeon.
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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Breckland District Council
www.breckland.gov.uk
01362 656 870. For all enquiries regarding: Planning,
Refuse Bins, Housing, Recycling, Licensing & Benefits
Your Breckland District Councillors:
Cllr. David Wickerson
david.wickerson@
breckland.gov.uk
Cllr. Jacob Morton
Jacob.Morton@
breckland.gov.uk
Cllr. Judy Anscombe
Judy.Anscombe@
breckland.gov.uk
Cllr. William Nunn
William.nunn.cllr@
norfolk.gov.uk
Town Council Committee
meeting dates - JUNE 2023
• Mon 5th - 12pm - HR & Governance
• Weds 14th - 6.30pm - Full Council
• Tues 27th June - 11am - Planning & Build Environment
Did you know...all council meetings include a 15 minute session
set aside for public participation. This is your opportunity to
put questions to your Councillors about things that matter
to you and the town. Why not come along and see how your
Councillors manage the council's affairs.
Swaffham Town Council
Tel: 01760 722 922
www.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Town Hall opening times:
Monday to Thursday: 10am - 4pm.
Friday: 10am - 1pm.
reception@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Mayor - Cllr. Stewart Bell
bell@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Deputy Mayor - Cllr. Paul Darby
darby@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Lindsay Beech
beech@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Wendy Bensley
bensley@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. David Braithwaite
braithwaite@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Stephanie Cooper
cooper@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr Graham Edwards
edwards@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Caroline Ellerbeck
ellerbeck@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Graham Eves
eves@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Sarah Pickard
pickard@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Leslie Scott
scott@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. Jill Skinner
skinner@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Cllr. John Zielinski
zielinski@cllr.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Officers:
Richard Bishop – Town Clerk
townclerk@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Helen Carrier – Deputy Town Clerk
deputyclerk@swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk

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