Local Lynx No.151 August/September 2023

out of operation for over a year. In time they will probably
be looking for a number of people (not necessarily with a
medical background) to take on responsibility for checking
it, possibly more? We will keep you informed Debi
THANK YOU
Churchyard
Last month my dear parents' memorial headstone was
placed back in the churchyard following the death of our
mother. On visiting we noticed that the long grass and
weeds had been brought under control and thought that it
had enhanced the overall appearance of the burial grounds. I
know that we have a duty to all creatures and understand
that some areas are left for nature to take its course. We
have since learnt that the work was carried out by a number
of volunteers and we thank them all so much for their hard
work.
David Craske
COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH
Update
Here is an update on the traffic travelling through our
village by the community speed watch team which
highlights the ongoing issue with speeding through the
village.
Data is collected and analysed, on a monthly basis, by
the village’s own SAMS2 ( Speed Activated Monitoring
System ) Unit as it moves around its four different fixed
locations. For example, some recent data analysed from
Binham Road between 5th June and 3rd July 2023, within
the 30mph speed limit area, recorded a total of 23,473
vehicles driving into Langham, with an average daily total
of between 20% and 25% of those breaking the speed limit,
with regular daily maximum speeds of between 45 and
50mph. This included a maximum vehicle speed recorded at
60mph, on Wednesday 14th June at 7.25am.
At the time of writing, early July 2023, the CSW Group
has run a total of 37, one-hour, Speed Monitoring Sessions,
21 of them on North Street in the existing 20mph speed
limit area; and has subsequently fed-back details on 220
speeding vehicles to Norfolk Constabulary. The Mobile
Safety Camera Van Team also now makes a weekly visit to
North Street.
Any offers of help with the Langham CSW Group
would be very much appreciated and we would ask you to
either contact the Group’s Coordinator, Alan at 07773-
820774, or else you can contact Community Speedwatch
directly by email at communityspeedwatch@norfolk.
police.uk Alternatively, you can contact the Volunteers
Department of Norfolk Constabulary on 01953 425699
(Extension 2372) for details.
BANK HOLIDAY
BRING & BUY COFFEE MORNING
Final proceeds
Refreshments £50, cake stall £141, plant stall 50p, whisky
raffle £31, hamper £32, bric-a-brac £56, books and toys
£48, raffle £126, donations bowl £137.25. Total: £622.25.
Bottle of whisky won by Edward Allen and hamper won
by Kim Tombling.
Grateful thanks to all the helpers, all who came to
support the event and to The Harper for their lovely cakes
and ‘Take and Donate’ van.
OUR CHURCH AT EASTER
With grateful thanks to an anonymous parishioner; a
generous donation provided illumination of our church
during Easter.
Thanks also go to the ladies who provided flowers and
expertise, resulting in a beautifully decorated church.
Langham P.C.C.
NORFOLK CHURCHES TRUST
40 th Bike Ride & Walk 2023
9 th September 9am – 5pm
If you have a bicycle and enjoy riding it please do think
about having a ride around the countryside and visiting as
many churches or chapels as possible. You are invited to
obtain sponsors and money raised is divided between the
Norfolk Churches Trust and the Christian place of worship
nominated by the participant. Non cyclists are welcome to
walk, ride or drive between places of worship. We would be
delighted if you would like to support Langham Church.
Forms will be available in church or downloaded from
www. norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk/sponsored-bike-ride
where a list of open churches and chapels can be found.
Happy journeying.
Langham PCC
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