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Contents
3 WI Groups
4 Church News
5 Community Hospital/Lions
6 School News
8 Jazz Club/Authors, Books & Cakes
9 NarVOS/Youth Literary Project
11 Climate Group/W.Acre Gallery
12 History Group/u3a/FoSH
14 Museum/Garden Club
15 NGS Open Gardens
17 British Legion/The Hive
18 Swaffham Town Council
PAY MONTHLY
Swaffham WI
Our meeting, on Wednesday 1st May
2024 commenced at 2.30pm with a
welcome from our President Ruth Barnes and two
visitors were welcomed to the afternoon and we hope
that they enjoyed their time with us. Three ladies
celebrate their birthday in May and received cards,
gifts and the Happy Birthday song too. Following
the singing of Jerusalem, President, Ruth led a short
business meeting and our Secretary Christiane talked
about the W.I. Resolution "Dental Health Matters”
being sent through by the Norfolk W.I. to be proposed
at the W.I. National Meeting at the Albert Hall, London.
Our President will be arranging an informal gathering
in early June for all new members to meet the
Committee and find out more about the W.I.and how
and why it was started.
We were entertained very professionally with a quiz
organised and presented by John and Jo Percival with
questions on Advertising Slogans, Classical Music
Connections and General Knowledge. A good time was
had by all. Following on from the quiz refreshments
were served and delicious cakes, made by some of the
members, were on sale to
raise funds for the Norfolk
based “Keeping Abreast"
charity. Whilst enjoying
tea and cakes the monthly
competition the letter “B"
was judged. The winning
object being decorative wooden blocks with bees on
them, saying “Bee Kind, Bee Happy, Bee Thankful”.
The Information Boards were on display for outings
in May, which included; The Annual ACWW Walk
(Associated Country Women of the World) on Monday
13th May; meeting at Castle Acre Castle Car Park at
10.30am; a guided visit at West Acre Gardens and
plant nursery with a cuppa to follow on Wednesday
22nd May.
Jo is looking for book lovers to join her long running
Book Club, if this is for you please contact Christiane
on the number below who will be able to give more
information.
The next Ten Pin Bowling session will be on Wednesday
15th May 2024, meeting at Theatre Street Car Park at
the earlier time of 10.30 am.
The competition for June will be an item of interest with
the letter “C”. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday
5th June at 2.30pm in the Community Centre. The
speaker will be John Cushing on the Subject “Thursford
Christmas Spectacular”.
Should you wish for any more information please
contact our President Ruth Barnes on 01760 638227 or
our Secretary Christiane Hewitson on 07389 813386.
Pickenham's WI
We held our May WI Meeting at St
Mary's Church, Houghton-on-the-
Hill. We sat inside the church as the weather was
too unpredictable to have our picnic outside in the
church grounds. Our members were made to feel
very welcome by the steward who was there to greet
all visitors and to outline the fascinating history of the
church. Some members of our group had not visited
the church before and all enjoyed it greatly, both
because of the history and the atmosphere inside the
church. Our President, Carol, had prepared a quiz for
us with rounds on a variety of questions relating to
food and drink, such as, food measurements, drinks,
seasonal foods and cakes and pastry. It was quite
challenging!
Also during May we have enjoyed meeting at
Margaret's Cafe for coffee and cake and going for
a WI walk from Holme Hale Pavilion. The walk was
circular and we ended the morning with coffee at the
Pavilion.
Forthcoming events are as follows:
• Saturday, 8th June from 2pm - Village D-Day
celebrations at The Pickenhams Hub - the WI stall will
have a selection of cakes and savouries using wartime
recipes;
• Wednesday, 19th June at 9.30am - The WI walk
will start and finish at the Pickenhams Hub where
morning coffee will be available (to be confirmed
nearer the date);
• Tuesday, 25th June at 10.30am - Coffee at the
Pickenhams Hub (to be confirmed nearer the date).
• A garden visit will also be arranged for June
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, 11th June at 2pm
at St Andrew's Church North Pickenham, when our
speaker will be Ralph Jackman who will tell us 'How
to be a Roman Empress' - it sounds most intriguing!
The competition will be to bring in jewellery fit for
an Empress. We look forward to welcoming our
members, plus any visitors who wish to come along
and join us.
If anyone would like more information, please contact
our President, Carol Richards, on 07873 744971 or
our Secretary, Melanie Cousins, on 07840 814417
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St Peter & St Paul, Swaffham
Services for June 2024
Sunday 2nd June
9.30am
6.00pm
Sunday 9th June
9.30am
Sunday 16th June
8am
9.30am
Sunday 23rd June
9.30am
Sunday 30th June
9.30am
Sung Eucharist
Evensong
Sung Eucharist at Swaffham
Holy Communion
United Benefice Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist Swaffham
Sung Eucharist United Service
Patronal Festival of St. Peter &
St. Paul
Mid-week service Wednesday Mornings
10am Holy Communion (said BCP)
Saturdays Coffee & Cake 9.30am to 12noon
on Saturdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June
The Church is open daily for Private Prayer and for
visitors between 9am and 4pm
A Bible Study Group meets on Wednesdays 5th and
19th June at 2.30pm at 15 Wroxham Avenue. New
members are always most welcome.
Choir Practice 7.15pm to 8.15pm Tuesday evenings
New voices welcome.
Bell Practice 7.30pm to 9pm Friday evenings
Swaffham Mothers’ Union
Meeting Thursday 13th June. Speaker: Joy
Taylor. Subject: What is Life?
We offer support for each other within our
group in our prayers. We are always happy
to welcome new members or visitors. Contact: Julia
Higbee 01760 720041
Church Lunch
Thursday 6th June 12noon – 2pm. £10 - tickets from
Sheila (01760 722224) or Dorothy (01760 722960)
Parish Church Stewarding
The church is usually open during the day (see above)
for visitors and those wishing for solitude or personal
and silent prayer. The Parochial Church Council (PCC)
tries to ensure that there is at least one steward
(preferably two) at all times to welcome visitors. The
stewards (church-sitters) are usually members of the
congregation, but the PCC would like to encourage
anyone else, who would like to assist in this way, to
volunteer the occasional hour or so. This would be
much appreciated and if you wish to be involved in this
way please contact: Mrs Sheila Fowler 01760 722224
swaffhamchurch@gmail.com or 01760 725051
Swaffham Baptist Church
38 Station Street, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HP
Swaffham Baptist Church is a caring and friendly
congregation. As a united church body, we
seek to explore and deepen our Christian
life together by serving God in the local
community. If you are interested in
finding out more about the Christian faith
or if you are a Christian looking for a loving and friendly
fellowship, then you will find a warm welcome at any
of our services or activities.
*A warm welcome is extended to all*
SUNDAYS
• 10:00 - 10:30 – Weekly prayer time in the church
hall prior to regular worship service.
• 10:45 – Weekly Morning Worship Service, followed
by fellowship with Tea/Coffee/biscuits served in the
hall.
MONDAYS
• 10:00 – 12:30- Foodbank Distribution Centre Open
WEDNESDAY
• 19:00 – 20:30 – The 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the
month- Bible study in the church office.
www.swaffhambaptistchurch.org.uk
t: 01760 725684
e: swaffhambc2020@outlook.com
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
Fountain Of Life Church, Swaffham
folchurch.co.uk
Find us on Instagram & Facebook:
folchurchswaffham
We are a new, friendly congregation
with modern, charismatic style worship.
We are linked to Fountain of Life Church in Ashill.
You are very welcome Sunday mornings in Swaffham
Community Centre, Campingland. 9:30am for tea,
coffee and chat, service starts at 10am.
Swaffham Methodist Church
• Sat 1st June 9.30am-12noon. Church Coffee
Morning & ‘Anything and Everything’ fundraising
stall. Homemade cakes, coffee/tea etc.
• Sunday 2nd June 10.45am Morning Worship which
will be a Parade Service with the Brownies and Guides
and including five baptisms. Led by Rev Jacqui.
• Tues 4th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In. Everyone welcome. Free refreshments and a
warm welcome awaits you.
• Sun 9th June 10.45am. Morning Worship led by
Aileen Fox. Refreshments afterwards.
• Tues 11th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In. Join us for a good chat in a safe environment.
• Sat 15th June 10am-12noon. Coffee Morning run
by the Guides and Brownies.
• Sun 16th June 10.45am. Morning Worship led by
John Hull. Refreshments afterwards.
• Tues 18th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In. Free refreshments. Good company.
• Fri 21st June 9.30am. Power of Prayer. Contact
01760722611 for venue.
• Sun 23rd June 10.45am. Morning Worship led by
the Worship Leaders. Refreshments afterwards.
• Tues 25th June 10am-12noon. The Meeting Place
Drop In. Very popular for dropping in to have a chat
over a coffee.
• Fri 28th June 9.30am. The Power of Prayer. Phone
01760722611 for venue.
• Sun 30th June Big Sunday when all the churches in
the circuit use the same material for the service. Rev
Jacqui leads. Refreshments afterwards.
Community Hospital LOF's
Now into early June and everyone at the Hospital is
making the most of the better weather. At this time
of the year the garden is at its best and provides a
relaxing space for patients and staff.
A date for your diary is Sunday 14th July when we will
be holding a special "garden party" in the afternoon.
Tea/cakes plus music and stalls will be on offer. The
general public as well as patients, visitors and staff
will all be welcome and hopefully we will be blessed
with good weather. Please let others know who
might come and support us. Any money raised will
be reinvested into the upkeep of the gardens.
Another important date is 2pm on Monday 10th June.
This is when we will hold the Annual General Meeting
for the Charity. This includes the formal adoption of
the Accounts for the year ended 31.12.23. Anyone
is welcome to attend. Papers will be available at the
meeting but if you would like to receive them in
advance, do please contact me on the number below.
Colin Houghton (Chairman)
07767 262108
Swaffham & District Lions Club
Another Branch Club Pudding Quiz
Coming Up!
Monday 3rd June, 7.30pm at the Catholic
Church room. This time it’s entitled a “Baby
Boomers Quiz.” Cost £7 per person including plenty
of yummy puddings served at the interval! Please
call the Lioness Branch Club to book your team
on 01760 723377. The Charity we are supporting
this time is “Baby Basics”, which provides help and
support for young mums with newborn babies. We
have purchased a baby bath and on the evening
we hope to fill it with baby items – nappies, baby
toiletries, clothes, etc. any donations will be
gratefully received.
In May the Lions Club and Branch Club welcomed
visiting Lions Patrick and Mary from Te Kauwhata
Lions Club, New Zealand, by hosting a buffet at the
George Hotel in their honour. The evening was
enjoyed by all, and bannerettes from the Clubs were
exchanged. They are touring round the country,
including having paid a local visit to Narborough
where one of Mary’s ancestors once owned
Narborough Hall.
For more information email the Lions on
swaffhamlions@gmail.com
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TNHA News
We are always absolutely delighted
to take part in community events and
we are very proud to have been able to be part of
the Swaffham Heritage Project recently. Students
researched the town in bygone days as well as using
their imagination as to what the future may hold.
Their ideas ranged from a new monument, an ecofriendlier
town with plenty of green space to forms of
space age transportation.
Swaffham Primary Academy
EYFS and KS1 children from Swaffham Primary
Academy had an exciting visit from PC Johnson
recently. The children found out all about the
important jobs the police do and were taught about
road safety including the 'stop, look, listen' phrase.
The children tried on different types of Police hats
and were able to ask questions. Questions included
how PC Johnson became a Police Officer, what the
best part of his job was and what the different parts
of his uniform were for.
They also thoroughly enjoyed a visit to the local
Westfields Care Home as part of their investigations
and chatted with residents to discover their memories
of the late Queen. Their work was on show at the
Swaffham Museum.
You may recall another project our younger students
undertook as part of the Youth Literary Project, where
they produced some truly excellent assignments after
a workshop with guest author Belona Greenwood.
This was displayed by various participating businesses
in the town with a Prize Giving at the Assembly
Rooms, judged by local author Polly Crosby.
Still in creative mode, our keen English students took
part in a poetry recital where they had to learn and
recite two poems (one pre 1914 and one written post
1914) at the academy competition which was no
mean feat. Their work was filmed and entered into
the National Competition run by Poetry at Heart. The
finalists from each region will be announced shortly.
Lastly, a huge thanks to everyone who attended our
Student Led Prize Bingo Evening. The hall was packed
with guests with ‘dabbers at the ready’. The evening
raised well over £700 towards the Year 11 prom
taking place on 4th July this year, at the Knights Hill
Hotel, in Kings Lynn.
Mrs Laura McWilliam, EYFS KS1 Lead, said "The
children had a great time and we are so happy
Norfolk Police could help us provide hands-on real life
learning experiences for our children. They absolutely
loved it and were so happy to have the chance to sit
in the back of the Police car. They have even produced
some brilliant writing about the visit. We are very
proud of our relevant, broad and balanced curriculum
in school. Last term we had the fire engine visit too
which again, the children loved! If you feel you have a
talent or skill to share or can bring in anything exciting
to support the children in their learning, do contact
the school office as we would love to hear from you."
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Swaffham Jazz Club
I am writing this before
our May session
otherwise it would be
too late to appear in
the June edition. To
meet the deadline I
took the opportunity
to interview Ivan
Garford who played
piano at our April
session.
I have enjoyed Ivan’s
piano and bass playing
for a long time now, in
a variety of venues ranging from a wedding reception in
a farm yard to a classical concert in a concert hall.
Ivan was born and brought up in a farming family near
Wisbech. They did not have a piano in their house.
However when he was taken to his mother’s uncle’s
house where there was a piano, from the age of six
he would sit down and pick out tunes he heard on the
radio and television. His uncle was so impressed that he
gave Ivan the piano for nothing (though he kept the two
brass candle holders from the front of the instrument!).
At school, aged eight, Ivan started to learn the cello
which he played in the orchestra on Saturday mornings
at the March Music Centre. He switched to the double
bass when he was seventeen and played in the
university orchestra where he studied for his Degree in
Music. It was at Uni that he started playing jazz piano
in a local band and he was soon being asked to play in
other bands as well. Since leaving Uni Ivan has made his
living as a full-time musician, teaching and playing the
piano and not just classical and jazz but also rock and
soul music … etc.
He also composes original pieces, one of which — a
duet for piano and vibraphone — he played at the start
of the second half of our April session.
At the end of our chat he casually remarked that he was
currently practising Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances
for a piano duet — you have to be a virtuoso to play
anything written by Rachmaninov! As well as being
a multi-talented musician, he takes a great interest in
photography.
We look forward to Ivan’s next visit to the Club in
September.
Next up:
•Tuesday 11th June at 7.30pm – Equinox Jazz Quintet
Terry Loane, piano: Danny Silverstone, sax: Greg
Loops, bass: James Lewis, drums: Chris Lee, Trumpet.
Swaffham Conservative Club. 23 London Street, PE37
7DD. £10 cash on the door. Norman 01760 722384 or
Geoff 01366 328730.
Authors Books & Cakes
The afternoon teas with authors to raise funds for The
Norfolk Hospice has grown in popularity and the last
two events have sold out.
Future events to look forward to:
• An unexpected bonus, Will Dean, popular crime
writer, will be in the UK from Sweden where he now
lives with his wife and their four year old, to launch his
latest novel. Will Dean's books, you might already know
include Dark Pines, Red Snow and The Last Passenger.
Will Dean will be at Swaffham Community Centre on
8th June at 3pm. Doors open at 2.15pm. (Please note
venue for the event). Tickets £10 and to include a hot
drink and a piece of cake.
Crime writer Will Dean
Assembly Room Events
• Sunday 9th June C. L. Taylor, the eight times Sunday
Times bestselling author will be in conversation with
Elizabeth Haynes. Cost of ticket £20, includes a full
afternoon tea.
• Sunday 8th September. Opportunity to meet
novelist Susan Lewis. A British author living in the
west of England who has written 50 novels as well as
an autobiographical memoir. Kate Sawyer, best selling
author of This Family will host the event. Cost of ticket
£20, includes a full afternoon tea.
• Sunday 6th October. Day with East Anglian Authors.
Hosted by Sarah Perry , who wrote The Essex Serpent.
- 11am - Sarah Perry in conversation with writers
Stephen Buro and D.J Taylor.
- 12.30pm - Polly Crosby, author of Vita and the
Birds will be talking to Leanne Fridd from Book Bugs
and Dragon Tales about writing for adults and now
teenagers.
- 2.30pm - Panel discussion with authors Karen
Angelico, Rachel Hore and Kate Sawyer, chaired by
Sarah Perry.
Refreshment will be available all day to purchase. Cost
of tickets £15
• Sunday 3rd November, By popular demand Alison
Weir and Melita Thomas will be back in Swaffham
talking about their writing and love for all things Tudor.
NarVOS
Indoor meeting at The Assembly
Rooms, 1 Market Place, Swaffham PE37
7AB Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 7.30pm
Birds of NarVOS Presented by Paul Fuller
Paul Fuller, a lifelong birder and current chairman of
NarVOS, will host our June meeting. This will take on
a slightly different format to our usual annual midyear
members event. It will incorporate a two-part
presentation covering an overview of bird recording
within the Nar Valley area followed by a gallery of
images from NarVOS contributors allowing us to
showcase members photographs and present some of
the variety of the many species recorded by the society.
Please come along. Visitors welcome. Admission £4 on
the night, free to NarVOS members.
For more information contact Paul Fuller or Alan
Schpot via paul.fuller123@btinternet.com or
alan.schpot@talktalk.net or go to www.narvos.org.uk
West Acre Carpet Bowls Club
The Carpet Bowls Club are currently looking for new
members to come and join the club. It’s a very friendly
and fun organisation where you can socialise whilst
playing a game and meet members from other clubs.
We meet every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from
2-4pm in the village hall. Everybody is welcome, no
matter their age or ability. The first afternoon is free,
then it's £2.50 per session, with a subscription fee of
£5 for the year. Refreshments are provided.
If you want to you can enter some league competitions,
but not everyone wants to do this, which is fine. We
have recently had some very good wins and our
trophy shelf is filling up.
Players L-R: Sheila Elliot, Mick Turpin, (myself, Belinda Bush) & Ron Blyth
No equipment is needed as we provide it. You just
need to wear comfortable flat shoes.
So if you would like to come and join us, or would
like to know more, then you can either contact our
Chairman Andy Cameron on 01553 844346/07483
885310, or myself Belinda Bush on 01760 755184 or
my email Belinda_Bush@hotmail.com.
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Swaffham’s Youth Literary Project
Swaffham shops hosted more than their normal
products and special offers during the last week of
April. Stories written by children at Swaffham Primary
School and Year 8 at Nicholas Hamond Academy formed
a story trail throughout the town, part of a celebration
of the children’s exciting, imaginative, responses to
the theme of harvest. A theme chosen to reflect the
town’s agricultural connections, as well as the presence
of Ceres, Roman Goddess of farming, who stands in all
weathers on top of the Buttercross.
The project was a team effort by Lynette Brinsdon and
Sarah Woodworth supported by Iceni Partnership,
Historic England and Swaffham’s Cultural Consortium.
Lynette, along with Jo Marchant, is organiser of
'Authors, Books and Cakes' which invites leading literary
figures to the town for coffee, cake and conversation.
Over the years this has raised a significant amount of
money for local charities and Lynette felt it was time
to do something for the children and young people of
Swaffham.
Local writer, scriptwriter and creative facilitator Belona
Greenwood spent a week in residence at each school
to encourage and inspire the children to write. All the
stories were entered into a competition and the winners
received their book token prizes by lead judge novelist
Polly Crosby, whose debut young adult book This Tale is
Forbidden is on sale now.
The celebration day held in
Swaffham’s Assembly Room on
Saturday 27th April featured
much of the children’s work
on show, alongside a display
in the library and the trail.
Local children’s book writer
Costas Andreou whose series of books About The Nose
Family were on sale with plenty of activities for younger
children, as well as books on sale from Book Bugs and
Dragon Tales and a Q&A session with Polly Crosby talking
about writing for teenagers. There was also storytelling
from Tilly the Talespinner, plus there was plenty of tea
and homemade cake on offer.
Although the day started quietly during a morning of
heavy rain, the rooms quickly filled up in the afternoon.
The story trail was a great success, as parents and children
with maps sought to find their stories. The shops taking
part reported that they noticed people peering through
their windows, with excited children looking for their
work. Even those without a connection to the project,
spent their lunchtimes reading the children’s work.
A huge thanks is due to all those who supported the
project, the schools and all the children who took part.
We hope 2024’s event will be the first of many, making
Swaffham a truly creative and cultural hub.
Belona Greenwood

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Swaffham Climate &
Environment Group
At our April meeting Rod Goddard was
voted in as our new Chair, taking over
from David Jones. Many thanks to David for his
leadership over the last three years. We discussed
tips on reducing our water use and this is particularly
important in East Anglia and South East where the
aquifer which supplies much of our drinking water
is becoming depleted. Reducing the frequency of
bathing and showering and the time or amount of
water used are key ways that households can make a
useful impact. Low water cisterns, use of a bowl for
washing fruit and vegetables, and turning off the
tap while cleaning your teeth will all help to reduce
domestic consumption.
We were sad to hear that key members Janet and
Colin Abbiss are leaving Swaffham to start a new
chapter in their lives in Denbigh, Wales - an exciting
move for them. Back in 2019 they organised meetings
at the Methodist Church on the climate crisis and
this led to the formation of our group, chaired by
Colin throughout Covid. We have enjoyed many
thorough and detailed updates on climate science
from him as well as talks on air engines and biochar
and only last month a joint presentation on climate
friendly cooking. We have all benefitted from their
experience which included very close involvement
in the Green Britain
Centre. They will
be sorely missed
and we would like
to thank them
wholeheartedly for
their enthusiasm
and positivity, and
wish them all the very best for the future.
Our group meets monthly, usually on the second
Thursday of each month at 10am in the Methodist
Church and we alternate between a talk or visit and
business meetings. The next business meeting will
be on the third Thursday 20th June at the regular
time and venue. It is best to check on meeting times
as they can vary. Anyone is most welcome to join
us at individual meetings or on a regular basis and
if you are not able to attend meetings at present
you are still welcome to join our mailing list so that
you can be kept informed. If you have ideas about a
relevant talk or visit which you would find interesting,
we are very open to suggestions. To find out more
please get in touch with the Chair, Rod Goddard,
on 07873 792862 or rodgoddard@hotmail.com
or Secretary, Cathy Mumford on 07799 642271 or
cathyjmumford@gmail.com.
West Acre Gallery
Norfolk Artist Scores a Hat Trick at West Acre Gallery
A Norfolk-based artist is gearing up for her third
exhibition of paintings at the West Acre Gallery near
Swaffham, the first artist to have accomplished this
triple achievement.
The one-woman exhibition, by Susan Vaughan
Williams, runs from Saturday 15th June to Saturday
22nd June inclusive, daily from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Entitled ‘Fractured Force – paintings to feed and fire
curiosity’, her work seeks to represent the fractured
world we live in.
As Susan describes it: "The injustices and madness of
the world drive me to paint as a way of understanding
and framing perspective and, in the process, hopefully
to furnish positivity. Using my fingers to apply and
manipulate paint is a great way of turning frustration
into colourful hope!"
Susan, who lives in Great Bircham, studied at St
Martin’s School of Art in London and followed this
with a visual merchandising course. This led her to
several years as Display and Exhibition Designer with
the Christian Dior fashion house.
As a full time painter for the last decade, Susan
says: "My art neither conforms nor preaches. It is
unshackled and intense, bold and colourful. With
oil paint as my preferred medium, I create strong
pieces that have complexity and depth or a powerful
simplicity, revealing themselves not all at once, but
over time. My work comes from an inner space
of concerns, thought and imagination, but often
includes elements of the natural, human or industrial
landscape, absorbed through sensory experiences
rather than observational studies."
Admission is free. To see Susan’s colourful and
exciting work, and enjoy a few light refreshments
on the opening day, come along to the West Acre
Gallery, Abbey Farm, River Road, West Acre, Norfolk
PE32 1UA.
And for a sneak preview of her individual style, visit:
www.susanvaughanwilliams.co.uk.
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The Swaffham History Group
The Swaffham History Group, normally meets
through the year on the second Monday of
the month at 2pm (no meeting in January). Anyone
can join and there is no subscription except an annual
registration fee of £1 (this so that our Group Secretary,
Gerry, can keep the register of members up-to-date).
Our Chairperson, Monika Reiger Kidd, attended the
Annual Town Assembly on Wednesday, 8th May,
and gave a verbal report to the assembled Town
Councillors and residents about the past eventful year
for The Swaffham History Group. Monika recounted
in particular the participation in the ‘Mapping the
Market Place’ event for the HAZ project ‘Under the Eye
of the Buttercross’ for which TSHG were asked by the
Swaffham Cultural Consortium to undertake detailed
research about the buildings, businesses and people
over the last two or three centuries.
TSHG has now produced four books based on this
research which are available from the Swaffham Shop
in the museum. Three of the books relate respectively
to the west, north and east sides of Market Place,
and the fourth relates to the Shambles. In particular,
Monika noted the work of Sue Gattuso and Barry
Ellis in pulling all the information together, and Peter
Coombes, who designed and printed the books.
Monika also thanked TSHG Secretary, Gerry Brown,
for keeping the group register up-to-date, meetings
notifications, sending out the minutes, and organising
refreshments for our meetings throughout the year.
You can find out more about us online in the Swaffham
Heritage website at https://www.swaffhammuseum.
co.uk/history/swaffham-history-group or just drop
in at our next meeting. Alternatively, please email
theswaffhamhistorygroup@gmail.com for further
information.
Wissey u3a
At our AGM on Thursday 2nd May we elected the
Committee for the coming year, as follows:
• Chairman – David Moncaster
• Vice-Chair – Pam Rutty
• Secretary – Laurene Henderson
• Treasurer – David Henderson
• Committee Members – Jan Hayes-Griffin, Ann Barber,
Jane Hammans and Pat Weir.
Our next monthly meeting will be on Thursday 6th
June when David Jones will give a presentation on
‘Climate Change’.
We are always keen to recruit new members from all
age groups and backgrounds. The only constraint is
that you should not be in full-time employment.
Further details are available on our website www.
wisseyu3a.org or email our Chairman, at d.moncaster@
btinternet.com or ring him on 01760 724755.
Friends of Swaffham Heritage
Our day trip to the Spalding Flower Festival went
ahead on Sunday 12th May and we were lucky with
some very nice weather. The day was enjoyed by all.
Our other proposed trips this year are:
• Felixstowe Museum & Landguard Fort, Thursday
11th July
• Bressingham Gardens & Steam Museum, Thursday
12th September
If you would like to go on either of these trips, please
contact Stuart (contact details below).
100 Club
Winners for May 2024 were:
• £40 – no 2387
• £20 – no 2321
• £10 – no 2322
Special Prize £100 – no 23?? - next month!
Previously we were able to offer our 100 Club Draw
numbers only to Friends of Swaffham Heritage, but
we are now pleased to be able to offer them to
non-members as well. The annual cost per number
(October through to September) is £20 and new
numbers are issued at the start of the draw year
in October. You can still apply in June for the July,
August and September draws for £5 a number if
there are any available (ask Stuart).
The draw is made every month with prizes of £40,
£20 and £10, plus a special £100 prize twice a
year, in June and December. This is a good way of
supporting our fundraising that helps the Swaffham
Heritage and Museum, while having a chance of
winning a money prize.
For the 100 Club and for trips contact the Membership
Secretary, Stuart Clapton, by email stuartclapton@
aol.com
For further information about the Friends of Swaffham
Heritage see our webpage, on the Swaffham
Heritage website https://www.swaffhammuseum.
co.uk/support-us#friends-of-swaffham-heritage,
or email to friends@swaffhammuseum.co.uk, or call
in to the Museum.
Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
Major boost for mental health services in Norfolk &
Waveney with announcement of new NHS Talking
Therapies service
People in Norfolk and Waveney experiencing anxiety
and depression are to benefit from an enhanced new
NHS Talking Therapies service providing tailored care
and support as close to their home or place of work as
possible. The new service, which has been shaped by
service users, families, carers and clinicians together,
will see support offered from more than double
the existing locations across Norfolk and Waveney,
bringing personalised care and support closer to those
who need it.
The new multi-partnership approach brings together
voluntary, community, social enterprise and statutory
(VCSE) organisations and will ensure people in Norfolk
and Waveney can get quick and easy access to talking
therapies services, enabling them to live their lives
with improved mental health.
The contract award for NHS Talking Therapies, known
locally as Wellbeing Services has been announced
today by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care
Board (ICB). The new contract will start on 1 September
2024 and will be in place for a minimum of five years.
NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential and
free treatments delivered by trained clinicians, online,
on the phone or in person. A range of therapies are
offered depending on people’s symptoms, from
guided self-help, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT),
counselling for depression, to interpersonal therapy
(IPT) and mindfulness based cognitive therapy.
Patients will be able to continue to self-refer into the
new service or ask their GP to refer them. The services
are available to anyone aged 16 or above and living in
Norfolk and Waveney.
The new service will result in a number of additional
sites where NHS Talking Therapies will be delivered
from, across Norfolk and Waveney. Mobile access
will also be developed, taking services out into
local communities, making treatment and support
as accessible and as convenient as possible and
improving patient experience and outcomes.
Tracey Bleakley, Chief Executive Officer, NHS Norfolk
and Waveney ICB, said:
“This innovative new multi-partnership approach will
provide the improvements that local people have asked
for, resulting in an expanded and improved access to
tailored treatment and support for people who would
benefit from talking therapies. This is a really positive
step forward in our ambition to improve outcomes
and experiences for local service users, families and
carers across Norfolk and Waveney, and will make
seeking help as convenient, quick and straight-forward
as possible."
Are you aged 65+ and live in Swaffham?
NHS Norfolk and Waveney, the Borough Council
of King’s Lynn and Breckland Council are delivering
a project to help people keep active, safe and
independent in their own home.
We can offer the following services for FREE
• Handyperson service – Following a home
assessment, we can fit low level prevention measures
to help keep you safe in your home, for example hand
rails, half steps, stair rails, key safes etc. All minor
adaptations are free of charge.
• Exercise classes suitable for your ability to help you
stay mobile and active. These can be provided in a
community setting or on a one-to-one basis in your
home by a personal trainer.
To register for these services, please contact Breckland
Council by email communitysupport@breckland.gov.
uk or telephone 01362 656870 and request a Welfare
Officer. Please note this service is only available for
residents of Swaffham and the following villages:
Beachamwell, Beeston, Beetley, Croxton, Cockley
Cley, Foulden, Gt and Lt Dunham, Great Cressingham,
Litcham, Lexham, Lynford, Mileham, Mundford,
Narborough, Oxborough, Rougham, Sporle,
Stanford, South Pickenham, South Acre, Tottingham,
Wellingham, Weeting, Weasenham and Whissonsett.
This project is currently funded until September 2024
and is subject to availability.
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 10am 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.
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MUSEUM
MATTERS
www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk
New! Live To Explore On Computer, Phone Or Tablet
Explore the history of the Marketplace buildings and
the people and businesses who occupied them.
Funded by Historic England this concludes the 2022-
2024 grant for events on and around the Market
Place. The research was by The Swaffham History
Group and Swaffham Museum Archives’ team. But it
is not the end. The intention is to develop the site to
include more areas of the town and further slices of
Swaffham history.
Now It’s Your Turn!
We know that there will be errors and parts that are
not complete. In some cases it is already out of date
as businesses close and new ones take their place.
Please help us by using the 'Get in Touch' page to fill
us in so that we can alter and expand the website.
Ashill, Hale & District Garden Club
Website: ashillgardeningclub.wordpress.com/
Email: ashillholmehalegardenclub@gmail.com
House Plants and Succulents
Our April meeting focused on the ever popular topic
of houseplants with the added bonus that our speaker,
David Riches, was also an expert on succulents. A
recipient of the Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society
President’s medal, David has over 40 years of experience
in growing houseplants and succulents and shared his
knowledge with over 70 members in attendance.
David started his talk with a few do’s and don’ts in
growing and caring for houseplants. In particular do
use bottom heat on cuttings when first getting them
started. Don’t use rainwater on young cuttings due to
presence of pathogens, although once they are well
rooted rainwater is fine. Don’t move Christmas Cactus to
different locations as they will drop their leaves. Do feed
your pot plants with a liquid fertiliser such as miracle
grow with a few drops of seaweed solution. David
then went on to talk about specific houseplants, such
as Begonias, Orchids, Chrysanthemums and African
Violets. A particular tip David provided with respect to
Orchids was that they prefer rainwater and to be fed
with water in which a banana skin has been soaked.
David spent some time talking about propagation of
houseplants. In particular he noted that many plants
can be propagated from a cut leaf. This includes African
Violets and Streptocarpus.
The meeting finished with a lively Q & A in which
members quizzed David about their own houseplants
and there was good business for the plants for sale.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
The May monthly meeting will be on Thursday May 23rd
when the ever popular Bob Coutts will give a practical
demonstration of pruning through the seasons. The
club's main event of the year the Annual Flower Show is
on Sunday June 30th and is open to the general public
from 2- 4.30pm where in addition to viewing the 200+
entries, there will be refreshments, a plant sale and
tombola. Entry is free and all are welcome.
All events are held at Holme Hale Pavilion and start at
2.30pm. New members from anywhere in the district
are always welcome, so come along.
Surprise Town Centre Garden Open
Sunday June 16th 10am-12pm and 2pm- 6pm at The
Malthouse, 39 London Street, PE37 7DD. No charge,
but any donations welcome for Merle Body Centre.
The National Garden Scheme
June Is The Most Joyful Time To Visit Gardens
Open For The National Garden Scheme
There are so many beautiful gardens to visit this month
and what a diverse collection. Twenty private gardens,
from cottages, farmhouses to historic halls. Take morning
coffee in the inspirational hospice garden with its great
access for wheelchairs or enjoy a fascinating evening
guided tour in a walled garden restored by a community.
Sunday 2nd June
• The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, Wheatfields,
Hillington, Kings Lynn, PE31 6BH. 9–1. Adm £4.50, chd
free. Light refreshments. Dogs allowed. Plants for sale.
Excellent wheelchair access.
2 acres planted in 2016 and created by volunteers to
provide a peaceful and friendly space for residents, staff
and visitors. Includes a variety of cottage garden plants,
perennials, shrubs and trees with a wildlife pond and a
vegetable patch.
Sunday 9th June
• Elsing Hall, Hall Road, Elsing, Nr Dereham, NR20
3DX. 10-4. Adm £8, chd free. Home-made teas. Picnics
allowed in car park, C15 fortified and moated manor
house (not open).
10-acre garden and park with significant collection
of old roses, walled garden, formal garden, terraced
garden, ginkgo avenue, & viewing mound, moongate
and interesting pinetum.
• High House Gardens, Blackmoor Row, Shipdham IP25
7PU. 12-5. Adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas. Plants
for sale. Partial wheelchair access.
3-acre, well-developed plantsman's garden maintained
by the current owners. Colour-themed herbaceous
borders with an extensive range of perennials, boxedged
rose and shrub borders, large vegetable garden.
Woodland garden, pond and bog area, orchard and
small arboretum.
Sunday 23rd June
• Broadway Farm, The Broadway, Scarning, Dereham,
NR19 2LQ. 11-5. Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas.
Visits also by arrangement. Dogs allowed.
Half acre cottage garden surrounding C14 clapboard
farmhouse. A plantswoman’s garden with colourful
herbaceous borders containing a wide range of perennial
and woody plants. A well planted wildlife pond.
Before visiting a garden, we advise checking the website
for any up-to-date information: ngs.org.uk
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Manor Farm PPG
June has arrived and hopefully
the summer weather will continue to be good. The
majority of Manor Farm patients who are
eligible for Summer Covid Boosters (over 75 and
immunosuppressed) have hopefully been contacted
and have been able to benefit from being able to go
to their own surgery to have this vital preventative
vaccine. Those who have already had the booster may
well have met some of the Patient Group members
who have volunteered to be available to help with the
smooth running of the process of vaccination.
Some of the Patient Group members have requested
the opportunity to observe the work carried out by
the receptionists at the Practice as they are the front
line of the Medical Centre and the one member of
staff who we all come into contact with either on the
phone or in person. Two of our members individually
sat and observed the receptionists practice and were
impressed by their patience and professionalism when
dealing with patients either on the phone or at the
desk whilst working under pressure. We understand
MFMC plan to initiate a new administration
staff training scheme once the new reception is
established and we therefore hope that once this has
been completed members of the group will be able
to observe the reception procedures again. At this
stage I would advise that all members of the Group
are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and
are therefore authorised by the Manor Farm Medical
Centre to observe working practice in this way.
For more information about the PPG our notice board
is located in the main waiting room on the outer wall
by the television screen if you are in the waiting room
do check this as we endeavour to keep patients up
to date with our activities and items which affect the
patients of Manor Farm Medical Centre. New
members are always welcome our next meeting at
Manor Farm on Monday 4th June at 4:30pm when
we hope that Emily, Practice Matron, will be talking
us about the surgery and CPR training.
View Swaffham Newsletter Online
www.swaffhamcommunityhub.co.uk
Swaffham RUFC
Our Senior team have displayed skill and strength
of character and continuous improvement in their
first season in Eastern Counties Division One North,
and in the Norfolk Junior Cup competition. We are
delighted that they will continue in this Division for
the 2024/25 season. After a lively end of season
celebration, our seniors will take a well earned
break, and start training again in June on Thursday
evenings at 7pm.
Our Mini’s have given a very good account of
themselves and celebrated the end of the season
together after their last training session. They will
restart in September on Sundays at 10:30am after
the school summer holidays.
Now in its second season, our Touch Rugby squad
has a core of regular participants of all ages and
genders, who will continue to train on Tuesdays at
7pm throughout the summer.
New players will be warmly welcomed in all sections
of our club. Just turn up and get involved.
We couldn’t have provided opportunities for players
of all ages and skills to participate in our sport
without the support on and off the pitch of our
dedicated coaches, partners, parents, volunteers
and staff who ensure the smooth running of our
Community Club. Our thanks to them all. If you
would like to join them, please get in touch with
chair@swaffhamrugby.co.uk.
Our thanks also to our Vice Presidents who through
their generous donations and company at our
5 lunches throughout the season provide much
needed support and joined in with other spectators
on the touchline! We welcome new VP’s for the
2023/24 season – if you are interested, please
contact vpsecsrufc@btinternet.com
Without the generosity of our Sponsors and
Partners running our Community Club would not be
possible. Sincere thanks to them all. We welcome
new Sponsors and Partners to allow us to continue
providing the opportunity for our sport in Swaffham.
We look forward to welcoming old friends and
making new ones when the 2024/25 season starts
in September.
Royal British Legion
Thank You To Our Volunteer Poppy
Collectors
On 17th April we held a “Thank you”
evening to acknowledge the loyalty of our much
valued poppy volunteer collectors with many of them
receiving service awards to recognise their work for
the appeal over many years.
Saturday 6th June – D-Day Anniversary
As I write this article for the June newsletter members
of Swaffham Royal British Legion are very busy with
the final preparations for the events marking the
D-Day 80th anniversary.
• 7:30pmTo commemorate the allied forces who
played a part in this momentous military operation
the Royal British Legion (Swaffham Branch) will be
paying their respects along with representation from
Swaffham Town Council by laying a wreath at the
town’s war memorial. All those wishing to attend will
be most welcome
• 8:00pm The national proclamation by Swaffham
Town Crier
• 9:15pm National beacon lighting in front of
Swaffham Assembly Rooms
Saturday 8th June
In June 1944 there were street parties held across
the UK – now 80 years on Swaffham RBL are hosting
a “Street Party” in the Assembly Rooms. This event
(supported by Swaffham Town Council the Iceni
Partnership and Breckland District Council) is “ticket
only” tickets are priced at £20 per head with limited
numbers available. Tickets are on sale at Swaffham
Town Hall and we hope all those attending enjoy the
1940’s evening of fun and entertainment planned –
1940s dress optional! If you wish to come you are
encouraged to get your ticket early as there will be
no admission without a ticket on the door.
NEXT MEETING of Swaffham Royal British Legion
- Tuesday 18th June 8pm at The Conni - visitors are
always welcome you do not need to have a military
background to join us.
The Hive, Great Cressingham
There’s a whole load of good things happening at The
Hive in June and July.
Thoughts on Thursday 6th June at 3pm takes the topic
of ‘Who runs the world?’, leading with a fascinating
TED Talk by Ian Bremmer. On Friday 14th June, Celtic
Journeys explores how to do ‘waiting’ meaningfully and
well. Guest speaker, Angela Clark, leads a conversation
about Poverty on Friday 21st June.
The month rounds off with our casual choir for a
Summer Sing on Saturday 29th June.
July begins with another Thoughts on Thursday 4th
July, asking the question, “Is science stuck?”. Our
Retreat Day on Saturday 6th July ponders, ‘Wisdom’.
The summer season ends on a high on Saturday 13th
July with “Poetry for a Summer’s Day” and a cream tea.
Something for everyone! Details are always on our
facebook page: @GreatCressinghamHive.
If you are new to the area, do come and sample one of
our sessions. Events are free with donations welcomed.
Charity Coffee Morning
Coffee morning for the EAAA and the Norfolk St
John's Ambulance.
Just Hair and The Market Cross would like to say a huge
thank you to everyone who helped in anyway and
supported our coffee morning in the Assembly rooms
on Wednesday 15th May. We raised an amazing total
of £2,000 to be shared equally between them both.
Thank you all so much as always, with love from us
all Xxx
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In Touch With Your Town
Earth Day
On Saturday 20th April Swaffham
Market celebrated Earth Day. It was
great to see the Master Composters
and Breckland Waste Reduction Officers
in the town discussing their initiatives with the
residents of Swaffham.
Sheep Fayre
The annual Sheep Fayre in Swaffham on Saturday 11th
May was a vibrant celebration of the town's historical
market, featuring rare breed sheep brought in by
Church Farm Stow Bardolph along with an engaging
stall and information boards. The event was also
enriched by the presence of the Norfolk Guild of
Spinners, Dyers, and Weavers, along with a craft
stall from Family Action's ESCAPE project. The
fayre successfully created a lively and welcoming
atmosphere, drawing the community together to
appreciate and celebrate their heritage. Swaffham
Town Council would like to thank all the organisations
involved for their contribution to this successful event.
Swaffham Town Council are pleased to announce that
on 8th May 2024 at the Annual Town Assembly, the
Town Council appointed Cllr Darby as Mayor and Cllr
Beech as Deputy Mayor.
LIVE in Swaffham
On Saturday 4th May Jay Harrison performed live on
the Buttercross as part of the LIVE in Swaffham project,
funded by Breckland District Council and Norfolk
County Council’s Love Your Market Town initiative. This
event seamlessly blended live music with the bustling
market atmosphere and
it was great to see the
community enjoying this
free event. Swaffham
Town Council would like to
thank Jay Harrison for his
engaging performance.
Save the date!
• LIVE in Swaffham – Saturday 1st June
LIVE in Swaffham is returning in June with Sam Cook
performing on the Buttercross during market operating
hours.
• D-Day 80 – Thursday 6th June
National Fish and Chip Day – purchase your subsidised
fish and chip voucher from Swaffham Town Council on
the Buttercross between 8-9pm on Thursday 6th June.
This voucher can be redeemed at Mother Hubbards or
Mr Chips on the night of the event. Please bring your
chairs and find a place to commemorate D-Day 80 on
the Market Square car park.
Swaffham Town Council will be lighting the beacon at
9.15pm.
• D-Day 80 event – Saturday 8th June
The Royal British Legion, Iceni Swaffham Hub and
Swaffham Town Council are working together to bring
a D-Day commemoration evening at the Assembly
Rooms, head to our website for more information on
the event and to book your ticket.
• Young Trader Market – Saturday 8th June
An extended market showcasing young market traders.
• Youth Group Day – Saturday 15th June
An event to provide more information to the community
about the youth group offering in the local area.
• LIVE in Swaffham – Saturday 6th July
LIVE in Swaffham is returning in June with Jo Jenkins
performing on the Buttercross during market operating
hours.
Classic Car Fayre – Sunday 25th August
The Classic Car Fayre is returning. Head to our website
for more information. Applications will be available
from the Town Hall or through the website.
Date of Council meetings
• HR & Governance Monday 3rd June 12pm
• Full Council Wednesday 12th June 6.30pm
• Planning & Built Environment Tuesday 25 June 11am
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.
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