Local Lynx No.151 August/September 2023

We are always delighted to welcome the Cromer and
Sheringham Band, who provide a party atmosphere. The
perennially popular stalls: plants, cakes, gifts, bric-a-brac
and books to name but a few, persuaded many to open their
wallets and snap up a bargain or two. The Grand Draw and
the wine raffle were very good fund-raisers again this year
and the sideshows proved extremely competitive. Perhaps
“Whack-a-rat” should become an Olympic sport.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time, donated
to stalls and raffles and spent their hard-earned cash on the
day to produce another successful Fete.
Bale Fete 2024 will be on Saturday 1 st June so do get the
date in your ‘advance planner’ so that you are able to take
part in the village’s first big event of the summer. PM
BINHAM
Contact: Paul Bailey 07401 315714
paulbailey04@aol.com
PARISH COUNCIL
July has arrived, the longest day has come and gone, the
nights are drawing in and as the barley fields turn gold, we
are reminded that it will soon be harvest time. This brings
me nicely on to the ongoing issue of traffic and speeding in
our villages. As the holiday season arrives, we all need to be
conscious of the large lorries, tractors and trailers that need
space to pass. We therefore respectfully request owners of
properties undergoing construction, or renovation, to please
be good enough to ask their builders and associated trades,
to park their vans sensibly whilst offloading building
supplies, or parking up. This will avoid creating potential
accident spots, by not restricting access for passing traffic.
The SAM’s data for Binham, continues to demonstrate a
constant flow of traffic during the day. And although
speeding is still being recorded, especially on the main
through routes, it is not at a sufficiently high level for either
the police, or Highways to consider additional speed
deterrents.
Since the last Lynx, the coronation of Their Majesties
King Charles and Queen Camilla has been celebrated. A
goodly number of Binham residents attended our coronation
celebrations on 7th May. The village and the Memorial Hall
were festooned with bunting, flags, and crowns. The two
Liz’s baked loads of coronation cupcakes, to supplement
some rather splendid looking picnics. Thank you to Mick
and Sue Jeffries for the crowns, to Amanda Able for
decorating the hall so beautifully, to Pennie Alford for
bringing HM The King to preside over the afternoon’s
picnics and finally to the MH team for erecting the marquee
in case of inclement weather. The day started with a special
Songs of Praise in the Priory Church, arranged by Maureen
Frost and Geoff Scott, and conducted by Rev Ian Whittle.
Many residents and villagers alike, commented on the
beautifully arranged flowers. Thank you also, to all those
who suggested hymns and readings, and to those who
arranged the accompanying music and read. A favourite
passage of mine from Charlie Mackesy’s “The Boy, The
Mole, The Fox and The Horse” was confidently read by
Dash and Elsa Priestly. If you don’t own a copy, do
consider purchasing one, as there is
something in it for everyone.
Celebrations continued into the
afternoon, with picnics on the Memorial
Hall playing field, followed by the ever
popular Tug of War and All Comers
Cricket. Thank you to Tim Walduck for
preparing the pitch, to Peter King for
marshalling the teams and to everyone
who took part and gave us all so much
fun. Binham Youth Club members were encouraged to
write a letter to the King and Queen. Well done to the 30
children who wrote letters. These were subsequently posted
to the palace.
The PC reconvened after the recent PC elections, with
Liz Brady remaining as chair, Liz Brown as deputy chair
and Pennie Alford on planning. The other elected
councillors are Lotte Wynder and Paul Bailey, with Kevin
Cooke being co-opted.
All being well, a couple of ongoing projects will have
been concluded by the end of July. The QEII Platinum
Jubilee bench will have been securely installed on the
village green and shelving will have been fitted in the
telephone box, in readiness for its use as a book exchange.
Thank you to Kevin Cooke and Paul Bailey for their
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