The Salhouse - Salhouse Village
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The Salhouse - Salhouse Village
Saga e s u o h l a S The News and Information for the Parish of Salhouse Spring 2016 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Issue 97 1 Could you write for the SAGA? We are always looking for magazine articles so if you feel that you are able to provide an item of village interest please contact the editor Front page picture: Just when we thought Spring had arrived! This picture was caught on the day of going to press . Courtesy of Steve Piper. 2 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse Matters Conten ts Village Reports Neighbourhood Plan ............................. Parish Council ....................................... District Councillors ................................ Salhouse Primary School ...................... Reflection from the Rectory ................... Salhouse Cubs and Beavers ................. Team Salhouse ..................................... Salhouse Broad .................................... Jubilee Hall ........................................... Wroxham Flower Club ........................... Salhouse Evening WI ............................ Salhouse Reading Group ...................... Salhouse Brownies ............................... Salhouse Gardening Club ..................... Police Report ........................................ FOSS .................................................... Salhouse Rovers Football club .............. 2 9 15 19 23 27 31 38 40 43 43 47 50 53 56 58 60 Information SPC Councillors & Meeting Dates .........10 Church Services & Information……….24/25 Village Contact Information…………...34/35 Mobile Library Service ...........................34 Forthcoming Village Events ...................35 Advertisers Index...................................68 Salhouse Defibrillator ............................66 others Horning Boat Show ............................... Saga Spring Quiz .................................. British Legion Poppy Appeal ................. BDC, Starting your own Business ......... Obituary, Claud Jenkinson .................... Café Community ................................... Scouts Centenary Event........................ Afternoon Tea & Mardle ........................ Planning Village Events ........................ Car Club................................................ Baptist Chapel Holiday Bible Club ......... Salhouse School Art Week .................... Answers Saga Spring Quiz ................... Village Event, Lighting a Beacon ........... Village Event Street Party ..................... Salhouse History Project ....................... Community Café ................................... Garden Tips .......................................... Scouts Jamboree 1930 ......................... 7 13 13 16 18 18 20 21 28 32 32 36 44 49 49 55 56 60 64 Salhouse Neighbourhood Plan This is now nearing completion therefore a detailed summary has been given extra space this time, starting on page 2 The Bell Inn It is good to see that The Bell Inn is in full operation again and we wish Sally and the team every success. See ad on page 30 for opening and food times.. Village events Efforts are being made to instigate more village events, see page 28. Meanwhile two specific events are planned this year and detailed on page 49. Scouts St Georges Day Parade Salhouse is to host a regional parade and Centenary Scouting event on 17th April. See pages, 20, 27 and 64 for further details and history. SALHOUSE SAGA MAGAZINE ‘Salatiga’, Bell Lane Salhouse, Norwich, NR13 6RR Editor: Malcolm Prestwood Telephone: (01603) 721110 E-mail: prestwoodm@btinternet.com Advertising: Doreen Dye Telephone: (01603) 720337 E-mail: doreen.dye266@btinternet.com Distribution: Pauline Garner Telephone: (01603) 721201 E-mail: pauline@mps29.plus.com Editorial: Juliette Bendy Telephone: (01603) 721037 E-mail: jbendy@waitrose.com COPY DATE FOR NEXT ISSUE: July 8th 2016 Advertising Rate per single issue: Full page: £27.00 Half page: £13.50 Quarter page £ 7.00 Editor’s views are not necessarily those of the contributors. No liability will be accepted for any loss resulting from error or omission Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 1 Salhouse Neighbourhood Plan UPDATE Thank you to all those who attended the recent open day and were able to discuss the plan and let us have your thoughts on the proposed policies. We have now collated these and are considering them as we finalise proposals. For the benefit of those unable to attend the information provided at the open day is given below. We would welcome any further thoughts you may have as soon as possible as we are now in the final stages of preparing the documents for statutory consultation. Your comments can be sent to the Parish Clerk or sent to our email address: Salhouse2020@gmail.com Where are we now? The Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report has now completed the statutory consultation stage with the relevant bodies – we have to make one or two minor amendments. We need to finalise the precise wording of the policies to ensure compliance with higher level policies and complete one or two minor sections of the Plan. We then have to complete a sustainability summary for each policy. Next, the Plan goes to a public consultation for 6 weeks. Views are taken into account and amendments made if appropriate. The Plan is then submitted for Independent Examination. When the Plan has passed the examination (we are told this could take about 6 months) there will be a referendum within the Parish to confirm its acceptance. Once accepted it becomes an integral part of the Broadland District Council Local Plan. As for the Plan itself, the proposed policies, which have been formulated from feedback at the several open days and other discussions with various parties, are: HOUSING H1 - New Housing Development New housing development will normally be within the defined settlement boundary for the village. Any new housing development should consist of single dwellings or small scale developments (up to 5 dwellings) with positive support for smaller units of accommodation (up to three bedrooms). All new housing should be designed to be in character with the local surrounding area, respecting the semi-rural nature of the village and its conservation area designation. 2 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Broadland Youth Choir Welcomes new members of all school ages – boys and girls Canoe or kayak hire. Camping. Ferry trips to Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail. Fun and educational events. Open 365 days a year. Get involved by joining Friends of Salhouse Broad. Learn to sing! Have fun! Have performing experience! Every Friday after school relax after the week! BYC is now 23 years old, and still going strong. Entries are being accepted For more information or bookings01603 722775 or 07795145475 Why not ring the MD on www.salhousebroad.org.uk to find out more! bhamilton@salhousebroad.org.uk Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 01603 721912 3 4 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 ...Salhouse Neighbourhood Plan H2 – Housing Mix The plan supports a mix of house types, including a high quality of housing design that suits differing life stages and economic positions. H3 - Provision of Sheltered Housing within the village The development of new sheltered housing will be welcomed. Any new sheltered housing should be compatible with the local surrounding area, of an appropriate size for the village and respect the amenities of neighbouring uses. This may be considered outside the settlement limit if there is specific justification and the site is appropriate. ENVIRONMENT OE1 Development and the Natural Heritage The Plan supports development which avoids damage to the natural heritage – where damage cannot be avoided there must be restoration of a similar nature either on site or elsewhere in the village. OE2 Protection of Green Spaces The Plan supports development that has no significant impact on green spaces which are felt by the village to be of particular value. OE3 Enhancement of our Natural Heritage and Green Spaces Proposals which have an overall net benefit for the natural heritage, either through increasing the natural heritage resource, improving its condition or its quality, or by making it more accessible for local people, will be supported. Proposals that link fragmented green space, change land use from intensive practises to uses more sympathetic to natural heritage or restore areas that have been destroyed or damaged in the past, will be welcomed. OE4 Protecting Our Dark Night Skies Development proposals should include provisions for conserving dark skies, which is a highly valued feature within the village. Given the value attached to the village’s dark skies, proposals for street lighting will be resisted unless required under legislation OE5 Protecting Landscape Quality Development that maintains or enhances the quality of the village landscape will be supported. Development which significantly impacts on the village landscape will only be acceptable if suitable mitigation or enhancement is secured. The Salhouse Conservation Area Character Statement 2013 will be the benchmark against which proposals will be assessed. OE6 Managing Land Use Change The Plan supports development or land use change which provides additional assets while also maintaining the quality of the village landscape. Change of use from commercial or agricultural land to allotments, sports fields, village green or public open space would all be viewed positively OE7: Promoting Improved Connectedness in the Parish Developments which improve foot and cycle connections between village assets will be regarded favourably, as long as they do not have significant negative impacts on other features of heritage value in the village. Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 5 ...Salhouse Neighbourhood Plan OE8: Promoting a Safer, Low Carbon Village Development proposals which reduce conflict between pedestrians and cyclists and motorised traffic, or proposals which directly improve safety in the village will be supported. EMPLOYMENT EMP1 Existing facilities The plan supports improvements to the existing Wood Green commercial area and the inclusion of provision for starter units. The loss of other existing smaller businesses within the village will be resisted unless alternative provision is provided elsewhere within the village in an appropriate location. EMP2 New facilities The plan encourages small scale employment uses provided they are appropriate to a rural area and do not impact on the character of the area or the amenity of residents. GENERAL PROJECTS The Information Base. The Parish will develop an improved information base to better inform decision making and to enable sustainable management of the village. This will include survey and mapping of environmental features of the village. The information resource will be available to any interested parties. Developing an Integrated Village Path Network We will identify new permissive paths that contribute to the development of a village path network which links the village core and its gateways with the rural hinterland and our natural and built heritage features. Infrastructure needed for the path may include path surfacing, signs, path-side furniture and structures such as footbridges and gates. These should be located and designed in sympathy with the village landscape. We will use opportunities arising from development or other land use and planning changes to further this project Enhancement of the playing field The Parish Council have sought your views on this. If planning permission would be required to implement your views, it may be necessary to include a specific policy within the plan rather than deal with this as a project. Watch out for information from Salhouse 2020+ to let you know the start date of the Public Consultation and where copies of the Plan and Sustainability Appraisal can be viewed. We hope that this process will start before the end of May. Nick Taylor Chairman Salhouse 2020+ 6 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Horning Boat Show th Saturday 30 April 2016 10.00 am until 5.00 pm On show there will be Luxury Cruisers, Sailing Boats Model Boats, Hire Boats & much more. Food Drink & All day Entertainment. A great day out for all the family Entry by £1.00 Donation To be opened by Keith Skues of Radio Norfolk Further information go to the horningboatshow website Or Tel: 01692-630892 Also on Facebook & Twitter Free parking at BeWilderwood & Shuttle Bus to the show 1st Salhouse Brownies enjoying a Woolly-Woolly Sheep holiday near Newmarket where they learned about rare breeds and other farming activities. It ended with a ‘Sheep’ Party, when the girls dressed up as sheep, and also attended a Barn Dance. BANKING FACILITIES IN WROXHAM Following the closure of the NatWest bank last year there is now a mobile bank on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10.15am and 12noon at the Broadland Youth & Community Centre, Stalham Rd, Hoveton. Wroxham & District Ladies' Luncheon Club We meet on the first Tuesday of each month (excluding July, August and September) for an excellent lunch followed by a talk on a variety of subjects which is always interesting and entertaining. New members and visitors are always welcome to join us for good company, and to hear speakers on a wide variety of topics. Mrs Jenny Atkinson on 01603 472556 or 01692 535932 will be happy to give you further details. Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 7 SCREENED TOPSOIL *FENSOIL* WOOD CHIP MULCH *WELL ROTTED MUSHROOM COMPOST, FIREWOOD *SAND & SHINGLE ETC DAILY DELIVERIES THROUGHOUT EAST ANGLIA FOR COMPETITIVE RATES & PROMPT SERVICE G.NICHOLLS EST. 1960’s NORWICH Tel: 720224 & 701190 E-mail: info@gnichollsservices.co.uk www.gnicholls-services.co.uk Oaks Farm, Toad Lane, Gt Plumstead, Norwich NR13 5EQ Critten Electrical (est 1967) For all kinds of electrical work. Re-wires, new. Fuse-boards etc. Free estimates. Reliable, experienced. Friendly service. Competitive rates. Nic registered. Insurance backed. 8 Foot Health Professional Charlotte Watson MCFHP, MAFHP Fully Qualified & Insured Home Visits Ring Nigel Critten Treatment of all foot problems & finishing with foot massage on Call Charlotte 01603 722163 01603 721646 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 From The Parish Council On 30th January we held an ‘Open Day’-style event at the Jubilee Hall, primarily for the Neighbourhood Plan (on which there is a report elsewhere in this Saga), but also, as a separate consultation, to get some ideas of what new or improved facilities residents would like to see at the Recreation Ground. Many thanks to all who attended and gave us their views. The Parish Council has a sum of money allocated to it for this project; this is not the Council’s own money (and therefore, not taxpayers’ money) but developer’s funding allocated to us on a ‘use it or lose it’ basis. In addition, the developer who is planning to build four houses on land to the rear of Lower Street has offered to provide new and improved changing rooms on the field, so we would like to ensure that both these projects can go ahead together. In summary, many people have suggested alternative sports facilities; by far the majority would like to see a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) with an allweather surface suitable for five-a-side football, basketball, netball, and other games. Other popular suggestions included various forms of landscaping around the perimeter of the ground, such as flower beds and picnic areas, possibly linked by a path; improved play equipment for children, but also adult outdoor fitness equipment; a better car park and toilets; less emphasis on use only for football. Interestingly, opinion was almost equally divided between those who would like to allow dogs and those who would want the existing ban to continue. These proposals would take us into a different ‘league’ in terms of facilities on offer, so we will be asking for any clubs who may be interested in using a ‘MUGA’ to get in touch, as it may be necessary to have some sort of management committee such as at the Jubilee Hall. I have to admit that this is something of a ‘wish list’ at the moment, all subject to the availability of money, but now we have a better idea what people want, we can hopefully put together a budget and then find the necessary funding to make it happen. Finally, as always it seems, I have to repeat yet again that we need more local people to volunteer as councillors. We still have seven vacancies on the Parish Council. Applications can be made at any time and new councillors can join the council through the co-option process without the need for an election. If you are interested, please contact the Clerk, Daphne Wyatt, on 01603 721474 or by email at salhousepc@btinternet.com Colin McCormick Chairman Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 9 Salhouse Parish Councillors Mr C McCormick Tel: 721229, Chairman, Mr N Ball Tel: 721074, Mr M Murrell Ms R Constantine Temp Mr M Thrower (BDC) Mr F Whymark) District Councillors Mr V Tapp ) Tree Warden Mr I Flatters Council Meetings Meetings take place at the Jubilee Hall and normally commence at 7.30pm The public are welcome and encouraged to attend Parish Clerk Mrs D Wyatt Tel 01603 721474 salhousepc@btinternet.com 2015/16 Parish Council Future Meeting dates Mon 21st March Annual Parish Meeting Mon 4th April Parish Council Meeting Mon 9th May Annual Meeting of SPC Mon 6th June Parish Council Meeting Mon 4th July Parish Council Meeting Mon 1st Aug Meeting (if required) Mon 5th Sept Parish Council Meeting Mon 3rd Oct Parish Council Meeting For further information see village website on Parish Council page at www.salhousevillage.org.uk Bus Service now goes to the Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre Complaints made about the Konect Bus Service not going to the Surgery paid off. The 53 service now goes to and from the Surgery once per hour under a revised time table. Salhouse Baby & Toddler Group Begins Thursday 14th April 2016 at Salhouse Jubilee Hall, 10-11.30am. £2 per family, including drinks/snack. Suitable from birth. Donations of toys welcome. For queries contact: salhousebabytoddlergroup@gmail.com Alternatively please call Marie on (01603) 721 240 or 07706073371 10 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 LOCAL RELIABLE WINDOW CLEANERS THE WINDOW CLEANERS CONTACT KEVIN ANYTIME 07786 254831 01603 712248 mywindowcleaner@mail.com FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES WINDOW CLEANING FOR 20 YEARS Telecom Engineering Local Independent Telephone Engineers since 1983 Extensions Installed Sockets for SKY TV Mini-networks for home offices Broadband Problems Solved Care Phone and Special Needs Systems for the elderly and less able Business Systems Installed and Maintained YOU’LL FIND US FAR QUICKER AND CHEAPER THAN BT 01692 580219/07885 297213 www.telecomengineering.co.uk Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 11 Katrina James Hair Studio THE BRIDGE, NORWICH RD, HOVETON NORWICH 01603 782820 Stockists in Tigi and Wella Ladies/Gents Cutting Foils Hi/Low Lights Colouring Perming Blowdrys 12 Shampoo & sets Child cuts OAPs Tues/Wed Student Discount Open Mon - Sat Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 SAGA SPRING QUIZ (Answers page 44) A quiz for the young and the young at heart. Can you name the books these opening lines come from and the authors? 1. The mole had been working hard all the morning, spring cleaning his little home. Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. When Mary Lennox was sent to Mistlethwaite Manor to live with her uncle, everybody said she was the most disagreeable looking child ever seen. All children, except one, grow up. Here is Edward Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. Most motorcars are conglomerations (this is a long word for bundles) of steel and wire and rubber and plastic, and electricity and oil and gasoline and water, and the toffee papers you pushed down the crack in the back seat last Sunday. Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. When Mr Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton.” It all began with William’s aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer’s. Down in the valley there were three farms. The owners of these farms had done well. They were rich men. They were also nasty men. All three of them were about as nasty and mean as any men you could meet. Their names were Farmer Boggis, Farmer Bunce and Farmer Bean." The pretty little Swiss town of Mayenfield lies at the foot of a mountain range, whose grim rigged peaks tower high above the valley below. Mr and Mrs Dursley of number 4, Privet Drive, were proud to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2015 I have now received the Poppy Appeal results for 2015. The total raised in my area was £2,281. A British Legion service held at South Walsham church raised £289. The total for Norfolk, at present, stands at £570,959 with more results still to come in. Thank you to all who gave so generously again and to all the businesses that had donation boxes. Thanking you all so very much. Miri Colk Local Area Organiser Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 13 RUSSELL FRENCH WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE FRAMES, SILLS, FACIAS AND GUTTERS CLEANED COMPETITIVE RATES FRIENDLY AND RELIABLE SERVICE 27 CLABON ROAD SPROWSTON, NORWICH HOME 01603 414544 MOBILE 07717 313 054 14 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 A letter from your Broadland District Councillors Winter will soon be behind us and we look forward to what should be an exciting year for Salhouse. Firstly, as we promised at the election, Broadland Council has not increased its own precept. As Councillors representing all residents we have been pushing Broadland District Council to look for even more savings in its operations, although this is getting harder as they have already picked out the biggest and best savings. The services that BDC provides have not been reduced but they have had to tweak a few of the services to ensure that they are not lost. You will by now know that work on the NDR has started and there are a few disruptions happening to the road network in the Plumstead area as the contractors re-route cables etc. across roads. The Salhouse Village Facebook page is a good way to keep up to date with road works etc. Getting back to the activities in Salhouse, there is going to be a Scouting Jamboree happening. It should be an exciting event for Salhouse as there are historical links with the Scouting movement. For more information please look to the Salhouse Parish Council as there has been a liaison officer appointed to coordinate the event from the Parishes point of view. Of course, the event organisers will be notifying the village via the notice boards etc. The neighbourhood plan for Salhouse is progressing well and consultations with residents will ensure that the plan contains the requirements of all the residents of Salhouse. Please get involved – it’s your plan. A lot of hard work has gone into this plan by village volunteers and it will ensure that whenever Broadland Council receives a planning application the first document that they will reach for is the Salhouse Neighbourhood Plan. It is a very powerful legal document and both of your District Councillors will be fully supportive of its content because it is Your Plan. Finally, Salhouse is a village of about 1,300 residents and only three of the Parish Councillors plus the Chairman live in the village. The other three Parish Councillors are from outside and have had to be co-opted onto the Council by BDC due to an apparent lack of interest from the residents. We find it difficult to believe that there is nobody out there who wouldn’t want to be part of such a thriving little village. So, please, if anyone can help then please come along to a meeting and volunteer. It might add a new dimension to your place in the village. Fran Whymark and Vincent Tapp District Councillors for the Salhouse Ward Proudly representing Belaugh, Rackheath, Salhouse and Wroxham. cllr.fran.whymark@broadland.gov.uk Mobile: 07907163123 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 cllr.vincent.tapp@broadland.gov.uk Tel: 01493 751856 15 Is 2016 the year to start your own business? Have you always dreamed about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Maybe you want to turn your hobby into a business or just want to be your own boss? A free programme is offered by Broadland District Council for all Broadland residents who want to find out more about self-employment. The three hour Business Start-Up Workshop is designed to introduce you to the basic principles of starting a business, where you are also provided with a Business Start-Up Toolkit. After attending, the follow-on Business Essentials Programme delves deeper into what to expect in starting and running your own business. The course shares knowledge and signposts you to additional resources. Throughout and after each course, you will receive on-going support and advice from the Council’s Business Advisors as you decide whether running a business is right for you. After completing the programme, you may have the option to take a series of further free courses as discussed with the Business Advisor. A new programme begins every month and courses take place at the Council’s training facility in Hellesdon. For further information please contact the Council’s Business Support team – Tel: 01603 430449, e-mail: business@broadland.gov.uk or visit our website: www.broadland.gov.uk/training to find out course dates and the range of other courses available. Thanks to a good Samaritan To the gentleman with a ‘Collie’ type dog who stopped to help me when I suffered a fall in Lower Street on 14th November 2015. Your kindness in staying with me, and my three dogs, until my husband arrived to collect me was very much appreciated Thanking you once again. Mrs D Francis This letter unfortunately arrived just too late for the Winter Saga 16 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 SalhouseService Service Centre Salhouse Centre Small enough to care, large enough to cope. Owner: Richard Bales We are open for servicing, MOT preparation and all general repairs on cars We would be delighted to see all customers, old and new Come and visit us for a free quotation and advise on your vehicle The Old Forge 232 Norwich Road Wroxham Norwich NR12 8SL Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Courtesy car available (with prior notice) Local collection and return of vehicle (with prior arrangement) Garage: 01603 722974 Mobile: 07798 612376 After Hours: 01692 581191 E-mail: ssc07@btconnect.com 17 Many of you will remember Claud Jenkinson for whom this Obituary was kindly provided by his daughter, Sandra Edwards Claud Jenkinson Claud Jenkinson passed away at home on 1st August 2015, aged 98 years, after several years being bedridden. He had a very interesting life but a difficult childhood - he was sent to the Alexandra Orphanage in Hampstead, London aged 7 years old, occasionally returning home to family for a holiday. He left the orphanage aged 15 and returned to Norwich to begin work as an apprentice mechanic at Mann Egerton. He remained here for 5 years but due to the depression sought a more resourceful job and eventually found a job driving a HGV exhibition van for Lyons, covering the British Isles. At the outbreak of the war in 1939 he was enlisted to the Royal Army Service Corps, initially in a clerical role. However due to his mechanical training he was needed elsewhere and he played a vital role disabling vehicles prior to the evacuation of Dunkirk. He then travelled to many parts of the world in the course of duty, became a corporal and eventually a sergeant. Because of his height he would always remind those who visited him at home that in Italy he was known as ‘Piccolo Sargenti! He remained in the Army until 1946 and returned to Norwich where he became a mechanic at the Melrose Garage. Claud met Joyce and they married in 1948, moving into 54 Salhouse Road, Rackheath. Sandra was born in 1950 and in 1951, they started the garage in Rackheath, known as Hazeldene Motors (now Howes Motor Engineers). The house next door was built in 1954 and the family moved into it in 1955. Claud & Joyce became very involved in both parishes of Rackheath & Salhouse, especially in both churches. He was also involved in other village activities, sitting on both Local & District Councils and helping with the local scouts. He retired at the age of 67 and the property at 54 Salhouse Road was available to buy, so Claud & Joyce enjoyed their retirement at the home where they started their married life. He enjoyed being with the family and was very proud of them all. As his health deteriorated he was able to remain at home with 24 hour care for which his family are very grateful. COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH Help to calm speeding in our village! Additional volunteers are urgently needed to maintain our activities so if you could spare some time to this task please call 721110 Training will be provided 18 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse VC Primary School With such a short spring term, the staff at school have been very busy trying to make sure we don’t miss out, not just on the children’s learning, but on the seasonal celebrations and events that we look forward to at this time of year. We recently celebrated the beginning of Lent with the making of pancakes to prepare us for Eastertime. In addition to that, as a church school, we are not only inspected by Ofsted but we also have another inspection called a SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). This inspection looks very closely at our Christian values and their impact on the children. This term, we are focusing on ‘justice’ and ‘humility’. If you go to our school website, www.salhouseschool.co.uk , click under ‘Inspections’, then ‘Diocese’ and download the report at the bottom of the page, you will be able to read the latest inspection which occurred just before half term. To summarise some of the main points, the inspector was impressed with the strong relationships which exist between the staff and pupils. He also recognised the efforts we make to develop strong relationships with parents, the church and the local community. In two of the three major areas he inspected, we were judged to be ‘outstanding’. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful school and I recognise the part that we all play in making that happen. This week we have seen the children enjoy World Book Day by dressing up in character costumes. We then rounded off the week with a special service to thank our mothers for all that they do in a special Mother’s Day celebration. Don’t forget about our childcare facilities over the Easter holidays. Please phone the school office to book your child in for part or full day childcare. Karen Dukes Executive Headteacher Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 19 Salhouse Scouts to host Commemorative Scouting Centenary St Georges Day Event Salhouse Scouts are very honoured to have been asked to host this event as Salhouse has a strong link with Scouting. Lord Baden Powell, the Founder of Scouting, visited a Jamboree held at Salhouse Broad on 6th - 9th June 1930, where Lord Baden Powell attended with Prince George (Duke of Kent) and 2000 Scouts. This historic link to the site has led us to ask the local land owner, Mr Henry Cator, for permission to hold our 'St George's Day Parade' at the broad in Salhouse for which he has very kindly agreed. 2016 is also the centenary for Cub Scouting, with a year of celebrations planned, which we are tying in with our St George's Day parade, making it 'extra special' for the scouting youngsters to enjoy, through the medieval entertainment we are providing for them. At our historical event, there will be a flag parade of colours, lead by 'St George' himself, riding on horseback and leading the parade to Salhouse Broad. The parade will assemble on the playing field at Thieves Lane and move off at 11am, marching along Lower Street, taking the route to Upper Street via The Loke and then on to the site at Salhouse Broad, through Mr Cator's land. Over 500 Scouts from the 14 groups, which make up the District of North East Norfolk, will be joined by the '901 Troop Marine Cadets', marching band. The marching parade will pass through our small village of Salhouse, for all to see and once at the site, they will join in with a short service and listen to the famous story of 'St George and The Dragon', re-told by a professional storyteller. After the renewal of Scouting promises, everyone will join in some traditional camp fire songs, Jamboree style and then enjoy a traditional 'Hog Roast'. This will be followed by some medieval entertainment, which will include a 'Birds of Prey' static display, a look at Armour and Weaponry with 'Sir Tim the Knight', a play of St George's victory over rescuing a princess from a fire breathing dragon, displays of sword fighting and archery from the 'Dragon Shields' and an opportunity for everyone to contribute to our 'Friendship Tree', where they can tie their 'words and quotes' to a tree, using colourful ribbons. We have also invited our Chief Scout, Bear Grylls, should he wish to accept our invitation and hopefully arrive, winched down from a helicopter! The Scouts from 1st Salhouse, have been helping to raise money through our own fundraising, which has included a Family Bingo, where we split the funds raised, with Quiddenham Hospice. We have a Coin Spiral planned at Roys of Wroxham in April and a group Sponsored Bike Ride in March, both will contribute to much needed funds for our big event on the 17th of April 2016. Unfortunately our own fundraising is not enough to cover the costs of this event, so we have been writing to local businesses, companies and charities requesting financial assistance to help us put together a memorable event in our 'St George's Day Parade'. Our aim is to provide some memories of Salhouse 2016, for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts through our Jamboree style 'St George's Day Parade', and themed activities as well as the celebration of the life of our Patron Saint, St George. 1st Salhouse Scouts Group 20 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 AFTERNOON TEA & MARDLE The Mardle is a great way to meet people if you are new to the village or recently retired. There’s a warm friendly welcome, tea and homemade cakes or something savoury if you prefer, a raffle and a lighthearted quiz. If you are interested please come along, it’s a wonderful way to make new friends and to find out what’s going on locally. We look forward to seeing you there. The Afternoon Tea and Mardle is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month between 2 and 4pm at Jubilee Hall. Forthcoming Mardle dates are: March 16th, April 20th, May 18th, June 15th, July 20th This is your chance to meet up with old friends, make new ones and enjoy homemade refreshments. For further information please contact Jules Bendy on 721037 Next Edition of the SAGA As an early reminder the next edition of the Salhouse Saga will be in July 2016, copy date will be 8th July and distribution will take place around the 22nd July. Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 PLUMBING AND HEATING SERVICES ANGLIA GAS SERVICES (NORWICH) LIMITED NATURAL GAS AND LPG SPECIALISTS Offering: - Boiler and Appliance servicing and installation. - Landlords Certificates. - Commercial and Mobile catering. - Boiler replacements and full heating systems. - Underfloor Heating. - System Power-flushing. - Control Upgrades - Bathroom and Wet-room installations. All plumbing work undertaken no job too big, or too small. Our nearest local Gas Safe and plumbing engineer is based in Salhouse. Our small friendly team are fully insured and competitively priced. Please call one of our engineers on: 07881 783073 01603 516564 21 J NEWTON GROUNDWORKS No job too large or small Block paving Slab/kerb laying Driveways - Construction & resurfacing (Brickweave or Asphalt) Garden clearance Call for FREE quotation Jamie Newton 01603 720047 07768014642 jimbob13@hotmail.co.uk 13 BERNARD CLOSE RACKHEATH NORWICH PAUL J RICHES BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT ALL TYPES OF CARPENTRY & JOINERY WORK KITCHENS/WORKTOPS WALL & FLOOR CERAMIC TILING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DECORATING CALL 07836689180 3 The Stables, Hospital Rd, Little Plumstead, Norwich NR13 5EW 22 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Reflection from the Rectory Spring really gets underway with the celebration of Easter, for Christians it is the greatest feast of the year. But it can be confusing because unlike Christmas, the date changes. Whilst Christmas day can always be relied upon to be the twenty fifth of December? Easter can have a month’s difference in its timing. So some years it seems no sooner have we put the Christmas decorations away still feeling in the party mood, than we are eating pancakes and the season of Lent is upon us. And it has always been that way, within a hundred years of that first Easter, Christians were already at odds over when to celebrate the event. There were those who wanted to celebrate Easter on the day Jesus arose, a Sunday, and those who wanted to celebrate it on Passover, regardless of which day it fell during the week. Well, after a long time and some complicated negotiation that went on for many years the Church determined that Easter should be first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. It is a season that we are told more than half of the population no longer understands but still believes is worth keeping because it marks a milestone in the calendar, and because of that fact people tend to approach it in different ways, using it as a bank holiday to get out into the garden after the months of winter, or decorate the house, maybe a enjoying the time to stop and notice the world around them. Something that seems very 21 st century and yet previous generation had similar ideas. In medieval times it was the tradition time when, people cleaned their houses and decorated them with greenery and flowers in honour of the feast – perhaps an early version of spring cleaning. It was also around this time that the practise of giving and receiving of eggs was something for the grownups, especially courting couples as a sign of affection with the hint of fertility being implied. Throughout the centuries this simple gesture has expanded, and now the giving of Easter eggs, both the hard-boiled and chocolate varieties is something that is a tradition throughout the world, although the meanings can vary from country to country. From the lavish gesture of the Russian royal family, who until their downfall in the revolution would give to one and other and members of their court, eggs made of precious metal and encrusted with Jewels made by Faberge, each containing an extra surprise inside, which could be a miniature clock, a music box, or some kind of automaton, to the more simpler gesture of adults hiding eggs in the garden, and children going out with a basket to find them. Or decorating boiled eggs and rolling them down a hill, to symbolise the rolling away of the stone from the tomb of Jesus, which is at the heart of this season that has a resonance with nature. Even in the most urban parts of Britain, in which most of the population actually live, there is a feeling of celebration about this time of year. Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 23 ….Reflection from the Rectory New life is in evidence all around us, with trees bursting into leaf, spring flowers in bloom and birds nesting and singing, even in the largest cities as well as the gardens and parks. And there is something in that that new life that captures our imagination as we look at it and see something of a sense of wonder at the mystery that we spend our existence trying to understand, when life seems to spring out of the lifeless earth and plants that have lain dormant, emerge. It is as though we are looking at something wonderful for the first time. Just as a group of distraught women and frightened men found when they came to visit the grave of their master, and discovered that because of him death was not the end of life, but a new beginning. Revd Sandy Dutton Church Services at Salhouse & Rackheath Joint Benefice Lent Course Our Lent Courses are held on Wednesdays. They are held at the home of Ann & Tom Gripton, Heron Close at 2.30pm and at the Rectory at 7.30pm. Please note, there will be no Morning Prayer on Wednesdays during the Lent Course. Service Times For a trial period of three months commencing Sunday 6th March (Mothering Sunday) all Sunday morning services at Holy Trinity Rackheath will commence at 10am instead of 11am. Easter Services Palm Sunday, 20th March: Benefice Holy Communion at All Saints at 10am. Morning Prayer with reflection at 9am in Holy Week. Monday and Wednesday at Holy Trinity Rackheath; Tue. & Good Friday at All Saints Salhouse. Maundy Thursday 24th March: Passover Meal at Holy Trinity at 6pm. Followed by Holy Communion. Good Friday, 25th March: Quiet Reflection at All Saints at 2pm. Easter Day: Dawn Holy Communion at 6.35am at Holy Trinity. Easter Day; Holy Communion at All Saints at 9.30am Holy Trinity at 10am 24 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 SALHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH REGULAR SERVICES 1st Sunday (Aug - Oct) 8am Holy Communion Sung Morning Prayer at 9.30am 2nd and 4th Sunday Holy Communion Service at 9.30am 3rd Sunday Morning Worship at 9.30am 5th Sunday 10.00am Benefice Service (Salhouse or Rackheath) Each Friday Morning Prayer 9.00am 2nd Thursday in month, Compline 5.00pm Church events Joint Benefice Fund Raising Events Salhouse & Rackheath Every second Thursday of the month Community Café Plus at Holy Trinity, Rackheath 1 - 4pm. Light lunch and tea plus optional activities. page 56 24th March Maundy Thursday Passover Meal at Holy Trinity Rackheath, 6pm, followed by Holy Communion. Saturday 23rd April Spring Fayre at Holy Trinity, Rackheath. 2 - 4pm 14th May Church Coffee Morning Jubilee Hall, 10am - 12noon Bring and buy, Cakes & Book stalls Tombola and raffle. June 10/12th A community celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday in Flowers at All Saints, Salhouse Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Sunday Worship 11.00 am and 5.30 pm Sunday School 10.00 am Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7.30 pm - - - -- - - NEW! A² meets every Friday evening during term time for children in school years 2 to 6. Bible stories, songs, crafts, games, tuck shop and lots more! All welcome. 6.00pm – 7.30pm Holiday Bible Club “EPIC EXPLORERS” Mon 4th – Fri 8th April 10.00 am – 12.30 pm For children aged 4 - 12 All Welcome! Register online: www.salhousebaptistchurch.com For more information see page 32 Easter Services Sunday 27th March: 11am and 5.30pm Lunch follows the morning service It’s free and you’re welcome to join us! Pastor: Simon Gay 10 Upper Street, Salhouse NR13 6RZ (t) 01603 720576 (e) salhousebaptists@tiscali.co.uk (w) salhousebaptistchurch.com 25 (BUILDING SERVICES) UPPER ST SALHOUSE EXTENSIONS, LOFT CONVERSIONS ALL RENOVATION WORK RE- ROOFING ALL CARPENTRY WORK KITCHENS & BATHROOMS PLASTERING WALL & FLOOR TILING (Ceramic, Slate, & Natural Stone) All work carried out to a very high standard Offering a Friendly & Reliable Service Tel (01603) 722985 Mob: 07825 412 779 www.cn-construction.co.uk 26 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 1st Salhouse Cubs Group 1st Salhouse Beavers Well what a start to the new year, which now seems so far away now, as the Beavers and Cubs have been busy working on earning more badges. Both groups started the year gaining points towards their Air Activities badge. They have found out about various aircraft and had fun making paper airplanes and having competitions as to whose could fly the furthest and stay in the air the longest. The leaders had just as much fun as the children. The two groups started on their disability badge by having a visit from Keith, Marion and Shayla. Keith is visually impaired and brought his guide dog ‘Shayla’ along to talk to the children about the work of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and how he copes with everyday challenges and how he uses Shayla to help him get around. All the children were fascinated and it was very enlightening. The children have also been learning basic sign language and had a visit from a student nurse Sammy who taught them to sign their name, please and thank you and learnt some animal signs. It will conclude with a visit to the Sprowston Community Hub on 23rd March to look at the disabled facilities. Both groups have been keeping fit and active with a taster session of of how to use and jump on a trampoline by the Dragon Trampoline Club at Easton. Children were taught the basics and also how to do somersaults. We could have some future Olympians in our mists. We are hoping to have a session of Shotokhan Karate and fencing in the near future to keep up the fitness theme. Still on the fitness side, the children are going to be doing a sponsored cycle ride along the Bure Valley Railway footpath. Mothers day wasn’t forgotten by the children and both groups were hard at work one evening creating wonderful gifts for their mothers ranging from truffles to bath bombs, lucky mums. This year celebrates 100 years of Cub Scouts and as part of this the cubs have 100 new challenges to try and do before the end of the year. Some things are going to be done as a group and other things are being done by the individuals. It promises to be an interesting year. Continuing with the 100 years of Cubs, this year 1st Salhouse are holding the annual St Georges Day parade and service which the different units within North East Norfolk District each take turns to organize. As it is a special year we are organizing a special event to be held at Salhouse Broad on Sunday 17th April. There will be more details posted around the village soon and everyone will be welcome to line the streets for the main parade of approx. 500 children. That’s all for now but as usual, if your child or any children you know (boys or girls) would like to join or find out more details then please email Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 27 …..Salhouse Cubs & Beavers Tracey Hayton (Beaver Leader) 1stsalhousebeavers@gmx.co.uk or tel: 01692 630047 and email Jackie Rose (Cub Leader) jackierose@talktalk.net or tel: 01603 712520 Planned Village Events and ideas for the future From a casual suggestion that there should be something in the village to celebrate the Queen’s birthday(s) this year, in this Saga you will see there are two events - one for the Queen’s actual birthday celebration and one for her official birthday! Mr & Mrs Henry Cator have very generously invited anyone in the village to join them at Broad Farm 7.30pm on Thursday 21st April for the lighting of a beacon to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. You will need to tell them you are coming full details in the announcement elsewhere in this Saga. The second event for the ‘official’ birthday will be a ‘street party’ in the Jubilee Hall car park from 12 midday on Sunday 12th June - everybody welcome, and again see the separate announcement. Add to your diary now - posters with more details of the Queen’s birthday picnic in June will be displayed around the village nearer the time. Two villagers are (as I write) organising the street party, and we think it would be a great idea to make sure that each year there is at least one event that brings the village together. We will try to make sure there is something happening every year, not necessarily taking organisational responsibility unless we have to. In the past there have been fetes at the school and playing field, and an annual new years day walk - perhaps we could resurrect that for the first day of 2017. If you would like to join an informal group to help co-ordinate future events you would be very welcome, call me on 720772. If you can help out with the picnic perhaps helping setting up or sweeping up afterwards - or know where you can get your hands on a music system so we can play some appropriate music - that would be appreciated. Local musicians welcome too! Again, please give me a call. Chris Dady 720772 28 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 29 The Bell Inn Sally welcomes you to enjoy a selection of real ales and home cooked meals Open 11am - 11pm every day Food is served 12noon - 2pm & 6 - 9pm Tuesdays to Saturdays Sunday 12noon - 4pm Special midweek selected lunchtime meals £5 served Tuesday to Friday Tel: 01603 720464 Facebook: The Salhouse Bell E-mail: thesalhousebell@gmail.com 30 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Team Salhouse ‘Proud of our village’ On Friday, 5th February the Team carried out a group litter pick around the playing field, along Bell Lane, Stonehouse Rd and the roundabout on Norwich Rd. Along Bell Lane we found debris left over from recent car incidents which were too heavy for us to dispose of, these two piles of debris, one located approximately half way between the Bell corner and Salhouse Church and the other close to the gas pumping building were removed and disposed of by Broadland D C. In under two hours 5 large bin bags of litter were collected. Two weeks later again we noticed a large amount of debris at 'Hills and Holes' on the way to Wroxham. This was also left behind following a road traffic accidents and again too much for us to deal with, thankfully Broadland District Council came to the rescue and removed it. Keeping the village litter-free continues, and by the time you read this our Team will have joined in the nationwide 'Clean for the Queen' initiative by tackling the footpaths outside the village. One area which will definitely benefit from our services is the Station car park which attracts a lot of rubbish. It’s nice to see the flower beds around the village beginning to burst into life, and from time to time you will see us around weeding and tidying up. PS: Team Salhouse were out collecting litter in the rain on Saturday 5th March around the Station and Station Rd under the ‘Clean for the Queen’ initiative and managed to amass seven sacks for Her Majesty! Malcolm Garner Team Salhouse 01603 721201 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 31 Salhouse Bell Car Club Anyone with an interest in any type of car of any age (we are also happy to start a motorcycle branch!) is welcome to join us at the Bell, last Monday of the month - we meet 7.30 / 7.45 ish. We usually have a car run or two, and anyone who joins our mailing list will be kept up to date with other events in our area. I am reliably informed that the next meeting on February 29th will be the one in 2044. No need to wait until then - look forward to seeing you this month! 32 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Target Trees www.targettrees.com TELEPHONE 01603 916154 07900 281324 Ian Flatters - Tech Cert (ArborA) 12 Lower Street, Salhouse, NR13 6RW ALL ASPECTS OF TREE SURGERY • TREE FELLING • HEDGE CUTTING • TREE CONDITION REPORTS • DEVELOPMENT SURVEYS BS5837 Please contact 721225 for Firewood Orders NPTC QUALIFIED & FULLY INSURED Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 33 SALHOUSE CLUBS & GROUPS PLEASE INFORM THE EDITOR OF ANY CHANGE Hall bookings/enquiries Contact : Pat Barnes Tel: 720466 Bookings taken Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 12noon Playgroups Play & Toddler Group 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10.15 - 11.45am Children up to 5 years accompanied by parent Guides (1st Salhouse) Monday 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Carol McEwan, Tel: 503833 Jill White Tel 01603 720546 W.I. Evening OTHER VILLAGE CONTACTS Ping Pong (table tennis) Tuesdays 1 - 3pm £2.50 pp incl refreshments Pilates Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Trudy Kemp Tel: 712973 Afternoon Tea & Mardle Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2 - 4pm Tea, Coffee, Cakes All Welcome, Contact Julie Bendy 721037 Broadland Youth Choir Friday 4.30 pm - 6.0 pm Mrs C Tims, Tel: 721912 Monday (except 2nd Monday in month) 7.45-9pm Doctors Surgery 2nd Monday of month 7.30pm Pat Barnes Tel: 720466 If there is no specific notice on the door of the Jubilee Hall the Doctor will be in attendance. Monday 2.30 - 3 pm Brownies Baby Clinic (1st Salhouse) Tuesday 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm Mrs S Shorten 01603 720450 Brownies (2nd Salhouse) Tuesday 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm Ann Shorten, Tel: 720400 Cubs Wednesday 6.00 - 7.30pm Contact: Jackie Rose, Tel: 712520 Beavers Wednesdays 4.45 - 5.45pm Contact Tracey Hayton Tel: 01692 630047 34 Salhouse Broad Tel: 01603 722775 Mobile: 07795 145475 salhousebroad@live.co.uk Salhouse VC Primary School Headteacher: Mrs K Dukes Tel: 720402 Friends of Salhouse School (FOSS) Contact: Claire Carney Tel: 07591 524348 Jubilee Hall (Admin) Martin Carney Tel: 07808097924 Sarah Oldfield 01603 721962 Jubilee Hall Tel: 722803 Radley’s Shop Tel:263910 Noticeboard Key holder Lower St Sarah Oldfield 01603 721962 Also Parish Clerk Last Thursday in the month 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm SALHOUSE SCHOOL Gardening Club 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Ian Roofe Tel: 01603 211565 MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE The Mobile Library visits Salhouse fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at following locations 1015/30 Wheatley Terrace 1035/50 Playing Field - Thieves Lane 1055/ Cheyney Ave by No 81 1110 (near Otter Close) 1115/35 Farman Close 1140/ Dakenham Corner 1200 (Dakenham Close) Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 USEFUL REFERENCE DETAILS Parish Council Chairman Mr C McCormick Tel 01603 721229 colinmccormick@talk21.com Parish Officer Mrs D R Wyatt, 19a Stonehill, Green Lane West, Rackheath, Norwich NR13 6LX Tel: 01603 721474 + Answerphone salhousepc@btinternet.com District Councillors Vince Tapp Tel: 01493 751856 cllr.vincent.tapp@broadland.gov.uk Fran Whymark Tel: 07907163123 cllr.fran.whymark@broadland.gov.uk Norfolk County Councillor Mr Tom Garrod Tel: 01493 733273 Mob: 07920 286633 Thomas.garrod@norfolk.gov.uk EMERGENCY NUMBERS POLICE Dial 999 for emergencies NON EMERGENCY 101 Salhouse PCSO Ask for PCSO Bob Hall Otherwise call Police H.Q. Tel: 01953 424242 then be routed to appropriate department. GAS ESCAPE Ring Freephone 0800 111 999 WATER OR SEWAGE Call Anglia Water on 08457 145 145 ELECTRICITY Call 24 hours a day on 0800 7838838 From a mobile 012343508838 N & N HOSPITAL 01603 286286 Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre Tel: 782155 SALHOUSE ROVERS DETAILS All Saints Church Recreation Ground, Thieves Lane, Salhouse Priest in Charge Revd Sandy Dutton Tel: 01603 721181 sandydutton@hotmail.com New members and adult helpers always welcome. Honorary Secretary Salhouse PCC CONTACTS: Churchwardens Mr Tim Woodward Tel 721530 E-mail woodwta@hotmail.com Mr Jonathan Tolhurst 721736 VICE CHAIRMAN Ian Woolner, Tel: 07941049051 Mrs Ann Prestwood Tel 721110 prestwoodm@btinternet.com Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 CHAIRMAN Jim Blyth, Tel: 07788125888 SECRETARY: Tracey Woolner Tel: 07941021933 VILLAGE EVENTS These take place at the Jubilee Hall unless otherwise specified WI Crafts Every 1st Wednesday Jubilee Hall 2 - 4pm New Baby & Toddler Group Thursday 14th April 10 - 11.30am See page 10 Saturday 16th April Gardening Club Spring Plant Sale 2 - 4pm Thursday 5th May Police & Crime Commissioner Election Saturday 14th May Church Coffee Morning 10am - 12noon Sunday 12th June Street Party Jubilee Hall car park From midday See page 49 for details Thursday 23rd June Eu Referendum Jubilee Hall Bookings Pat Barnes 720466 35 Art Week at Salhouse Primary School By Rachel Carney, Herons Class The last week of February at Salhouse School was art week. This year's theme was 'cultures from around the world' and the whole school worked together to create a stunning gallery of global art. In Coots (Years R and 1), the art was originally from the Maori tribes in New Zealand. They used to tattoo their whole bodies in different patterns to make themselves look fierce in battle. Everyone took photos of their faces and painted on them to show what they would look like if they belonged to a Maori tribe. In Bitterns (years 2 and 3), the artwork was inspired by Canadian lnukshuks (more commonly known as the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics logo). First, models were made from stones and then we progressed to making clay models. After that, we drew them and made prints of them The afternoon in Grebes (years 3, 4 and 5) was based on Australian Aboriginal dot paintings. The best technique to get a perfect circle with a paintbrush is to smother the wooden end of the brush in paint until it is literally dripping and carefully drip the paint onto the paper (ensuring the brush doesn't touch the paper) Totem poles were the inspiration for the Herons class (years 5 and 6), which originally came from the west of North America. We started off drawing our own totem pole designs and then we painted them onto acetate As they are waterproof ,we are planning to put them on a tree on our field to make our very own totem pole. Everyone has had a great time exploring lots of techniques - we can't wait for art week next year! 36 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 SALHOUSE GARDEN CENTRE Fully stocked with seasonal bedding, bulbs, Roses, flowering shrubs and ornamental fruit trees. Gifts and Greetings Cards First stop for all your gardening sundries New Enlarged Tea Room with Daily Specials Home made Cakes and Scones HONEYCOMBE RD, SALHOUSE, NR13 6JP (01603) 722250 www.salhousegardencentre.co.uk Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 37 Winter Works The team at Salhouse Broad have been keeping busy over the winter. Apart from the annual maintenance we carry out on site, we also fell dangerous trees, do boardwalk and path maintenance, canoe and boat servicing and repair, improving and repairing signage over the site, cutting back brambles and willow weaving to mention a few. We have also worked on a few bigger projects this winter to help conserve and maintain Salhouse Broad as a site for all to enjoy. Back in November we raked the reed bed and cleared the scrub in one of the seven sections of reed bed we have designated to be cut on a seven year rotation, as well as the bank area leading up to the play area. The aging reed bed in both sites are dominated by Common Reed, which is an active coloniser of wet ground and forms a transition stage in the eventual succession to woodland. The accumulation of vegetation and litter results in the gradual drying of the bed, allowing invasion of carr, scrub or woodland. In order to help slow the process of succession and allow the reed bed to persist, a team of volunteers and rangers have cut the reed bed with a reciprocating scythe and cleared the leaf litter from the site. By removing trees and material inhibiting reed bed habitats, the crowding of root structures is reduced which helps stimulate the production of new reed. Continuing the life of the reed bed will improve biodiversity through increasing habitats for a range of species of both plant and animal, including Cetti’s Warbler, Bearded Tit and Water Vole. The brash has been collected and used to make faggots, which are tightly bound bundles of sticks, which have been staked into some of the banks as a form of erosion control. In January the team worked on digging out the ditches along the main path to allow for drainage in wet periods. We also patch repaired the quay heading adjacent to the hill to give it more stability in its old age. The other section of quay next to the beach is currently being replaced by outside contractors. We have also made a start on laying the hedge that borders the campsite using the traditional Middlesex style. Hedge laying involves partially cutting through stems, laying them over and weaving them together to produce a thick living barrier, which re-grows from the base. We have began this project to help rejuvenate the hedgerow by encouraging it to put on new growth and to help improve its overall structure and strength which allows it to better protect wildlife, as well as to improve its aesthetic. Looking Ahead Looking ahead to the summer season, the canoe and kayak hire will return along with ferry trips to Hoveton Great Broad, with moorings on site and the camping corner open for business once more. We look forward to working closely with Hoveton Great Broad as the team go into their initial year of the five year project 38 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 funded by Heritage Lottery. We have the pleasure of hosting the Scouts St Georges Day parade being held on Sunday 17th April. We will also be running the Dawn Chorus walk, the Spring Bat Walk, the Wildflower Walk and the Dragonflies and Butterflies walk. Please check our website for details and do let us know if you would like to reserve a place. As many of you will be aware, Salhouse Broad will be closed for the majority of March, allowing contractors to work on replacing our quay heading. Due to works potentially needing to run into the Easter break, we are sad to say the Easter Egg Hunt, organised by community organisation Friends of Salhouse Broad, has been cancelled for this year. Due to this, FOSB will instead be organising a summer fete which will take place in early summer. We aim to open the site for moorings, camping, canoe and kayak hire and the ferry service on March 25th, although this is dependant upon the quay heading works being completed in time. Please do check our website, facebook page or give us a ring for more information on both the fete and updates on the date the Broad will reopen to the public. I would like to say a very big thank you for the continued support of residents of Salhouse and we look forward to seeing you at the Broad in Springtime. Best wishes, Belinda Farming in Salhouse Spring has just about sprung. We have spread lime, muck and fertiliser , ploughed & cultivated most fields and are now about to start spring planting of malting barley, parsnips, sugar beet, potatoes, and horseradish . All destined to be planted by the end of April. The sheep have all grazed the overwintered turnips leaving a good coat of manure behind, not quite the golden hoof of the 18th century but another part of our integrated approach to farming sustainably to continue in our quest to maximise our production of food for the consumer (you & I) in harmony with the environment and landscape. Have a good Easter and spare a thought for the tractor drivers who if the sun is shining will all have to work through, but hopefully off for Easter Day itself. Regards Robin Baines If any one is interested in what goes on in more detail I am happy to arrange an evening either on the farm or at the pub for Q&A session. Tel 07722465647 or robin@rbaines.co.uk Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 39 SALHOUSE VILLAGE HALL at the heart of your community At the start of last December we held our annual Christmas Fayre. Once again we had a great turn out from the village and the hall was full from start to finish, so thank you to everyone that came and supported us. We raised a record amount for hall funds, which was matched by Britvic Soft Drinks, and felt like a good kick off to the festive season. The funds raised from the Christmas Fayre will go towards the upkeep of the hall. We will need to replace a number of the fence panels where they have been damaged by cars. Please be careful when manoeuvring into the parking spaces and remember to stop! This summer we plan to redecorate the inside of the hall from top to bottom. Seems simple but with the height of the ceilings that is not a simple undertaking, so we will need to raise lots more over the year to cover the cost of the works. So if you need a venue for a party, or are looking for somewhere to hold a club or meeting then please think about the hall as you will be helping towards the upkeep of this lovely hall. We recently held our AGM and sadly Tobi has decided to resign both from the committee and as one of the village hall charity trustees. Tobi has done so much for the village over the years from Broads Ranger, to leading the Youth Club. He has also been an active member of the hall committee. Tobi has now moved further away and he will be sadly missed around the village and by the committee. The committee would like to thank Tobi for all his contributions over the last 3 years and wish him all the best with his new family (you can still see/hear Tobi if you take a trip on one of the Broads Tours boats J). If you have any ideas to help raise money for the upkeep of the village hall or want to get involved we are looking for new committee members and another trustee. We are a friendly group who meet 4 times a year to discuss the running of the hall and share the workload between us, so it does not become a big time commitment. If you are interested and would like to volunteer or would like more information please contact myself on the number below. Martin Carney Chairman of Salhouse Village Hall committee Visit our page on the village website http://www.salhousevillage.org.uk Martin Carney (Chairman) on 07808 097924 Sarah Oldfield (Secretary) on 01603 721 962 If you would like to book the hall, then please call Pat Barnes, Tel: 01603 720466 (Mon-Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat: 9am – 12noon) 40 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 41 Q & A with ex pro Footballer Chris Sutton and host Rob Butler Date: Friday 1st April Timings: 7.00pm – 11.00pm Venue: Wroxham FC Trafford Park Skinners Lane Dress: Lounge Suit Cost - £25 includes food! For Bookings Contact: Chris Green – 07508219072 or 01603 – 783936 Rachel Cole – 07974160443 or 01263 – 512072 or Email - kev@kevattree.wanadoo.co.uk 42 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Wroxham Flower Club The Wroxham Flower Club meets at Church Hall Wroxham, unless otherwise stated, on the 2nd Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm. New members always welcome. Visitors £5.50 unless otherwise stated. Forthcoming Events are:April 13th Jenni Baker ‘Whiskers on Kittens’ Salhouse Evening W.I. Salhouse Evening Women’s Institute meets on the second Monday of each month in the Jubilee Hall at 7.30 pm. We are a very friendly and welcoming group and have a different speaker every month, as well as arranging several events and outings during the year. New members and visitors always welcome. Forthcoming events and speakers are:- Monday 11th April 7 p.m. START Dialects and Accents Mr. Charley Haylock May 10th (Tuesday) OPEN MEETING Victory Hall - Neatishead Nigel Whiles - Telford (National Demonstrator) ‘The Art of the Bizarre’ Doors Open 12noon for Buffet Lunch. Demonstration 2pm Tickets £10 (£16 guests) Pat Barnes 720466 Monday 13th June Demonstration of Balloon Decor and Flower arrangements Mrs. Claire Carney June 8th Susan Horne - Chelmsford ‘One Step in Time’ Monday 11th July Butcher. Demonstration “Cutting Meat” Mr.Paul Graves Monday 9th May Resolutions Meeting July 13th Workshop with Linda Knights AUGUST No Meeting September 14th Dulcie Lofting - Kings Lynn ‘Ode to Autumn’ President Mollie Thompson 721920 For further information contact Pat Barnes Tel: 720466 Further details Deirdre Horner Tel 01603 782075 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 43 Answers to SAGA Quiz 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 44 Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie Winnie-the-Pooh, A. A. Milne Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, Ian Fleming 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. see page 13 The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien Just William, Richmal Crompton Fantastic Mr Fox, Roald Dahl Heidi, Johanna Spyri Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone, J K Rowling Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 45 46 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse Reading Group Happy New Year! Hopefully Spring will have sprung by now and we can look forward to bright, sunny days. Our December book was Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walter. When Hollywood comes to Rome in 1962 for the filming of “Cleopatra”, it impacts on the life of a young man in a small Italian coastal village. His experiences with the rich and famous, especially the fallout from the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton affair, make him question his actions and decisions, and he is able to resolve them. The story shifts to present day Hollywood, where our hero, now an old man, tries to bring “closure” to the victims of this notorious affair. The book seemed to have all the elements of an interesting read, but it just didn’t succeed with us. It was not liked by 100% of our group. All was not lost, as we enjoyed some Christmas nibbles and drinks for this last meeting of 2015. By contrast, our next book, The Uncommon Reader, by Alan Bennett, was enjoyed, to some degree or other, by us all. What happens when The Queen, on a slow day, makes her way down to the kitchens, just to have a nosy, and discovers the mobile library is parked outside? And, with the help of one of the staff, she is able to check out a book! How will this affect Great Britain???? This is a cleverly written, humorous little book, with a nice twist at the end. Sunday Express calls Philippa Gregory ”‘the mistress of the historical novel”. We had a history lesson about The War of the Roses with The Red Queen, where Gregory tells the story of Margaret Beaufort, of the House of Lancaster. In 1455, while still a young girl, she is made to enter a loveless marriage with Edmund Tudor in order to produce an heir to the throne. Determined to see her son Henry become king, she spends her life intriguing and planning for the rebellion which will remove the usurper Richard III of the House of York. The author brings this period to life with meticulously researched detail. She brings a strong female character to life. One reader said, “Margaret was determined to sign her name with an “R.” We all liked this book to some degree. For a few, it wasn’t a period of interest. Others have read all the books in the series. We hope you enjoy Spring and manage to get a few books read in between gardening and walks in the sunshine! Beverly Floyd Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 47 HOWES MOTOR ENGINEERS 37 Salhouse Road, Rackheath, Norwich, NR13 6PD Tel: 01603 721881 DISCOUNTED MOT’S Full Garage Facilities for MOT’s . Servicing . Diagnostics. Tyres. Clutches . Welding . Cambelts . Air Con Servicing & all Mechanical Repairs on all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles Free collection & delivery service available on request (subject to availability) HOWES MOTOR COMPANY www.howesmotorcompany.co.uk Quality Used Car Sales Part Exchange Welcome Tel: 01603 721881 After hours: 07768 470107 (Car sales only) CAROLE TIMS G.T.C.L., A.R.C.M. Singing and Piano Teacher Registered Teacher, I.S.M. LOCATED IN SALHOUSE, YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND FULLY INSURED DOG GROOMER 16 Mill Road, Salhouse, Norwich NR13 6QE Tel: (01603) 721912 PLEASE CONTACT TRACY ON 01603 720587 OR 07818616191 Singing lessons, beginners to advanced. Choral conducting, Consultation and coaching. EMAIL: tracy.washnwag@gmail.com 48 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Henry and Ski Cator invite Salhouse villagers to the Lighting of the Beacon at Broad Farm, Salhouse 7 for 7.30 pm Thursday 21st April, 2016 in celebration of the Queen’s 90th Birthday If you are able to attend please RSVP to the office at Broad Farm on 722775, business hours The event will take place on the field behind the offices at Broad Farm, and if you need to drive parking will be available - please take great care if driving as those walking / cycling will be using the same access road from Vicarage Road near the junction with Upper Street and the Loke to Broad farm, signposted Cator & Co. If you are walking please make sure you can be seen and bring a torch! No dogs (other than guide dogs) - thank you Everybody is invited to the Salhouse Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration Picnic ‘Street Party’ To be held in the car park of the Jubilee Hall from 12 midday Sunday 12th June, 2016 Bring your own picnic, and drink, however we will have tea, coffee, squash and cakes on sale courtesy the WI. Some tables and chairs will be set out, however bring your own picnic table and chairs if you can so we will not run out! The Hall facilities will be available. Please walk if you are able - limited parking will be available at the Riding Stables and some parking for blue badge holders near to the Hall will be reserved Volunteers to help setting up, directing cars, sweeping up afterwards, and providing music and / or a music system would be appreciated please call Chris on 720772 Well behaved dogs on leads welcome Add to your diary and look out for posters around the village Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 49 1St & 2nd Salhouse Brownies We’ve all said it before…. How quickly times flies! It only seems like a few weeks ago that 2nd Salhouse Brownies were entertaining parents and friends with their Enchanted Tales. This was the culmination of their work on a challenge badge that had seen them enjoying a huge variety of activities based on Disney films. It was encouraging to know that they were all still familiar with stories such as Sleeping Beauty and Snow White in these times of computer and mobile phone games. Both units joined with other members from our district for our annual Christmas Disco – another successful event with over 100 girls joining in. I can’t say much for the leaders dancing skills though!! Since Christmas 1st Salhouse Brownies have welcomed 6 new girls to the unit. As well as learning about the Guiding Promise and what Brownies entails, the new girls have joined in with the rest of the unit to celebrate Burns Night, Chinese New Year and Shrove Tuesday. Thanks to the wi-fi now available at the hall we were able to play appropriate music for the girls to have a go at Scottish dancing - some confusion, quite tiring and logs of giggles. As it was the turn of the Monkey for Chinese New Year the girls made sock monkeys - quite sticky. They made and ate pancakes on Shrove Tuesday – again quite sticky – and held pancake races and games. Since January the Brownies from 2nd Salhouse have enjoyed craft activities including making dream catchers, mosaics, genie lamps and Arabic writing. Along the way all of the girls have completed their Adventure badges. Together with Brownies from Neatishead and Coltishall units, Salhouse Brownies enjoyed a fantastic pack holiday based on sheep! Yes, our Woolly Woolly week at the Jarman Centre in Newmarket was very fleecy. We started our week with a visit to a rare breeds farm to cuddle lambs, watch tiny piglets chasing around and helping to collect eggs laid by the rescued hens. One Brownie almost lost a glove when a large Highland cow licked it clean off her hand as she was offering it food. The glove obviously didn’t taste good as the cow quickly spat it out – oooooo gooey! During the week the Brownies got a chance to see horses at Newmarket gallops, took a walk and played hide-and-seek in the woods, made loads of crafty items to take home and had their own sheep dog trials! The week ended with a brilliant sheep party, which included dressing up as sheep (including Salhouse Brown Owls!) and enjoying a barn dance. At the end of February girls from the whole district joined together again for our fun Thinking Day based on Mission Spectacular – a Girlguiding challenge for all to enjoy. Again over well 100 members joined in this annual celebration. Brownies is great fun - why not come and join us. For information contact me on 01603 720400 or visit the website www.girlguiding.co.uk Ann Shorten for Salhouse Brownies 50 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 1st Impressions Hair & Beauty Salon Lower Street Salhouse Open Tuesday – Saturday Stockist of Redken, Tigi & Goldwell We offer a wide range of hair and beauty Treatments and packages Please call us on 01603 722063 For more information and prices RACKHEATH pharmacy 1 Bernard Close, (off Vera Road), Rackheath, NR13 6QS Phone No- 01603 721156 rackheathpharmacy@yahoo.co.uk Open - Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm (Closed 1pm - 2pm) Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm Friendly and Professional pharmacy for all your medical needs We can request and collect your prescription in 3 working days from local surrounding surgeries. Prescriptions can be requested by telephone, e-mail, in person and by post. We can provide many other services e.g. Medication in Dosette Boxes, Stop Smoking advice, Blood Pressure Monitoring and Erectile dysfunction. We offer Free Delivery on request. We provide services to care homes. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU Range of Over The Counter products are available. Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 51 The Salhouse Lodge Spring Edition As spring finally arrives, birds can be heard singing across the campsite and squirrels seem to venture further from their trees. To all the Salhouse saga readers we wish to welcome you to your village pub you can rely on that’s been under the same management for 24 years. We will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt on 25th March starts 12pm till 2.30pm to held here in the 5 Acre picturesque grounds of the Lodge for children 12 years and under. Will have our delicious carvery out Sunday 27th March, bookings welcome! We will be joined by flashback for our live music 3.30 Onwards Looking further in to the year we will be holding a 60’s dance here at the Salhouse lodge 16th April in aid of the guide dogs. Tickets are available at the bar costing £7 The Salhouse Lodge Inn Vicarage road Salhouse NR136HD Telephone: 01603 782828 52 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse & District Gardening Club We had a very successful social evening in December - this year held at Jubilee Hall due to a clash with school events, and we continue to have an almost full house at our regular club meetings. Our finances are back to the level required and there will be no increase in subscriptions for 2016 / 2017. The programme for 2016/ 2017 is now completed. Our annual day trip will take place on Thursday 14th June 2016; arrangements still need to be finalised and members will be given the itinerary as soon as we can, but please book the date in your diaries if you haven’t already done so. We are also organising the annual Spring Plant Sale at Jubilee Hall on Saturday 16th April. As well as good value plants, there will be refreshments available and a raffle to raise funds for the club. The programme for the coming year is: April 19th May 17th June 21st July 19th August 16th Sept 20th October 18th Nov 15th Dec 20th Jan 17th 2017 Feb 21st Mar 21st Bob Coutts - The Garden in Spring Tony Goode - Peaks and Troughs Evening Garden Visit ELSING HALL Peter Skeggs-Gooch - Clematis for all seasons Evening Garden Visit EAST CARLETON MANOR Dr Ian Bedford - Garden Bugs: Conserve or control Swines Meadow Nursery - Plantsman’s Choice Julia Stafford Allen - Private Gardens on Public View Christmas Social*********** Kristopher Harper - The History of James Lye Fuchsias Holkham Hall - Walled Garden restoration Simon Dodsworth - Breeding and growing Iris For more information about the club or programme please contact Nick Taylor (01603 720165) or Ian Roofe (01603 211565). Nick Taylor Chairman Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 53 Martin Jermy Plumbing and Heating Engineer 138 Stalham Road Hoveton Norwich NR12 8EE Telephone: 783847 Mobile: 07880 738086 The Swallows Day Care Club Adult Day Care Ltd. operates The Swallows, a day care club situated in the rural Broads village of Salhouse, 5 miles north of Norwich. The Swallows is attended equally by ladies and gentlemen of all ages (18+) with: A Social Club with Quality Care 40, Station Road, Salhouse , NR13 6NY For further information please contact: Kate Pledger on 01603-784890 or Joanne Norman on 01603-721643 Or view our website: www.adultdaycare.co.uk Open Mondays to Fridays from 9am. to 5pm. Welcome for a FREE trial day! 54 Learning disability, Physical disability, Mental disability/illness, A need for social stimulation The Swallows has several rooms for socializing, dining, activities, relaxation, as well as a conservatory and a smoking shelter overlooking our attractive garden. Our staff are fully qualified in personal care and are always available to provide help and support. We maintain a high “staff to client” ratio which means we are able to provide 1 to 1, or even 2 carers to 1 client support as required. We prepare a home cooked two-course lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the day; Hairdressing, chiropody, baths/showers acn be arranged upon request; We are an accredited provider to Norfolk County Council Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Salhouse History Project The project to produce a book on the history of Salhouse and Woodbastwick, using as a starting point the history articles written by Roy Bullers published in Salhouse Saga over many years, is going well. I have had many offers of help from many people in the village, all of which I have accepted, including personal reminiscences, interesting documents and period photographs. We are getting close to our target date for submission of the draft text, which is May 1st. However, it is still not too late to offer a contribution, old photographs and personal memories are particularly welcome. They don’t have to be 100 years old either, 20 years is enough; to a 16 year-old, the twentieth century is already history! Please contact Colin McCormick on 721229 or Malcolm Prestwood on 721110 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 55 Acle Safer Neighbourhood Team Hello to all readers of the Salhouse Saga From November 2015 to February 2016 there were six recorded crimes in the parish these are broken down as follows. 1- Burglary in a building other than a dwelling, 07/01/2016 Station Road, property entered and items removed. 2- Domestic, 03/01/2016 3- Domestic, 4/01/2016 4- Burglary dwelling, 06-07/02/2016 Mill Close, property entered and items removed. 5- Criminal damage to a vehicle, 10/02/2016 door handle damaged. 6- Causing intentional harassment alarm or distress, 29/02/2016 Lower Street, threats made to complainant. If anyone has any information regarding the above crimes do please contact me on the numbers or E-mail below (this will be in the strictest confidence) If anyone wishes to have a free crime prevention surveys please contact me for a convenient time for me to call. You can contact me or a member of the Acle Safer Neighbourhood Team on the police non-emergency number 101 or e-mail sntacle@norfolk.pnn.police.uk. Please remember to use 999 in an emergency. Until next time, Police Community Support Officer 8238 Bob Hall Community Café Plus Come and join us At Holy Trinity Church Rackheath. An opportunity for anyone of any age to come and enjoy a light lunch, tea and company. Optional activities will include board games, quizzes, bingo, musical activities and newspapers/magazines Held on the second Thursday of the month, 1 - 4pm. Come along and give it a try? Pop in for a cuppa and a chat or stay for lunch and the whole afternoon. No catch, no commitment. All Welcome 56 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 TARGET WEDDING CARS COVERING BROADLAND JAGUAR SOVEREIGN SHEER LUXURY COMPLETE WITH FULL CREAM LEATHER INTERIOR JAGUAR CONVERTIBLE A 1980’S CLASSIC THE ONLY ONE IN NORFOLK DON’T FORGET THE GROOM PORSCHE GT3 CALL NORWICH 722102 OR E-MAIL targetstorageservices@gmail.com FOR AN EXCELLENT SERVICE AT SUPERB RATES Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 57 F.O.S.S. Friends of Salhouse School (Registered Charity 1026473) It has been a busy time for Friends of Salhouse School. The new committee have settled into their roles and are planning events for the rest of the year. So far we have had a successful bingo evening, bag2school, school disco & cake sale, all have raised great amounts for the school. On the 18th March we will be holding an Easter fair in the school hall, all are very welcome. There will be an Easter egg hunt, raffle, tombola, craft stall and games to play such as hoopla, pick a pin and guess the name of the bunny. Refreshments will also be available and a cake stall. The date for the summer fair has been agreed as the 15 th July. We shall communicate further details once available. Thank you for supporting your village school. Contact details for FOSS are Vicki on 07769 707553 & Caroline 07792 987182. Jubilee Hall Salhouse Saturday 16th April 2.00pm to 4.00pm 58 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Wroxham Heating Ltd John Middleton Gas Heating Services 01603 782542 07765671117 www.wroxhamheating.co.uk john@wroxhamheating.co.uk Gas Safe Registered Servicing City and Guilds Qualified Gas Service Engineer Servicing all types of Domestic Gas Central Heating, Fires, Cookers and Water heaters Warm Air Units British Gas Trained Maintenance Friendly, Reliable and Prompt Repairs to gas Appliances. Large range of spare parts carried Landlords Inspections Unvented Hot Water 210650 Local Service 30 years experience Installation All Types of Domestic Gas Heating Unvented Hot Water Sludge and Scale Removal (Power Flushing) If you have a Noisy Heating System a Power Flush could be the answer to reduce noise and increase efficiency Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 59 Salhouse Rovers Football Club All football has been going well, with the weather being on our side. Our under 7`s and under 10`s youngsters are enjoying their development football. They are playing all over the county and are learning and enjoying the experience. The seniors have had a tough season with a shortage of matches as adult teams are folding on a regular basis. The costs involved and courses that have to be attended are never ending, so its not surprising that we are losing clubs, which is a big shame. All our teams welcome new players so please get in touch. Our annual tournament is on the 4th and 5th June. We have a great reputation for a well run, organised event and so attract well over 100 teams. Ages are under 7`s to under 15`s We hope to see villagers up the field to enjoy the football and also have a cuppa and a bite from the bar-b-que. Lets hope for good weather. Tracey Woolner (Secretary 07941021933) Gardening Tips l y w ay The on is up If space is limited or you just want to cover up walls, fences or unsightly buildings then climbers and wall shrubs are the way to go for flowers foliage and fruit. There are plants for any month of the year, and not only will they brighten up your life, but they will insulate your house, keep it cool in the summer and merge your buildings with the natural world. I grow lots of climbers in my own garden and here are some of the best. Hydrangea anomala subsp. 'Petiolaris' is one of the best, it's the climbing hydrangea, has umbels of soft white blooms and is brilliant for a north wall. It has lovely yellow autumn foliage and holds to the wall itself. Pilostegia viburnoides is a wonderful self climber for a shady wall, it has rich evergreen foliage, sprays of white blooms and new spring shoots of copper, it will cover 2m across and 4-8m in height. Its slow to get going but gives great cover when it does. 60 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Glen Rogers Electrical “Your friendly local Electrician” DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL & AGRICULTURAL INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS 24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE • Electric Showers • Burglar Alarms • Extra Sockets • Security Lighting • Electrical Storage Heaters • And Much, Much More! give us a ring HORNING (01692) 538515 Mobile 07774 103426 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 House Cleaning Do you need a few hours help with the housework? Fast friendly Service, references available reasonable rates £8.50 per hour Call Karen Isaac on 01603 403294 07539 791273 61 MILL KENNELS Proprietor Rachel Burdett OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND ONLY FULLY VACCINATED DOGS ACCEPTED INDIVIDUAL DIETS CATERED FOR MEDICATION GIVEN AT NO EXTRA CHARGE E-mail: carozza1@live.co.uk Mobile: 07766101009 Kennels: 01603 720592 Carl Piggott Interior & Exterior Decorator Full Public Liability Insurance Norfolk Trusted Trader Free Estimates Tel: 01603 461043 Mob: 07787 156660 62 GEORDIE’S WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE GUTTERS, FASCIA’S & SOFFITS CLEANED YOUR LOCAL FRIENDLY SERVICE 20 NORWICH ROAD SALHOUSE Phone for a quotation on:- 01603 721402 or Mbl: 07768 428274 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 …..Gardening Tips For somewhere sunny and for the bonus of a crop then the Japanese wineberry, Rubus phoeniculaeus is a wonder. It has long canes covered in copper coloured spines, it can be trained well, has decent foliage, clusters of white flowers in early summer and sweet juicy fruit into the autumn. I have it mixed with Akebia quinata 'Cream Form', with its scented blooms and good twining stems. The Akebia can get big, up to 10m across in fact, but it's quite slow to do so! Clematis are of course a must and I have a few favourites, the first is C. Rehderiana, known also as the cowslip clematis and nodding virgins bower, it has wonderful clusters of pale yellow blooms from late summer into late autumn, it smells simply wonderful and puts on up to 5m a season. Its easy to prune, simply cut back to skeleton framework ( quite hard) in the spring. It really is a lovely thing. I also like the tanguticas, the old man's beard originals. They flower late in the season, along with the chrysanthemums and michaelmas daisies, their waxy tangerine and russet blooms are produced in vast quantities and followed by orbiculate seed heads that the birds will love over the winter. The easiest thing to prune, just cut back hard in the spring. Passiflora caerulea is ubiquitous in many gardens, but it's still a wonderful plant, it does best on a warm wall or like I grow it, scrambling through the south fence of the chicken run. It produces tendrils and swags it's way across the fence quite happily, large waxy blooms of mauve, purple and cream. If we have a good summer it produces bantam hen sized fruits that look great, it climbs forever. There are some good varieties such as 'White Lightening', 'Amethyst' and 'Silly Cow'. I grow a few roses too, at the cottage we have great success with Rosa 'Etoile de hollande', large, rich, claret blooms with the most wonderful scent. Its a large rose putting on 3m of growth a year, but nothing that good training of the stems horizontally won't sort out, it's mixed in with Actinidia deliciosa for its foliage. I also grow a pretty little thing called 'Pom Pom de Paris' it's one given to me by Alan at East Ruston, small 2.5cm blooms of pale pink, but produced in such vast quantities, it has slightly glaucous foliage and shoots tinged maroon. It will reach 2m in all directions and flowers a good few times during the summer. There are so many great climbers and I have only mentioned a few, but hopefully it has tempted you to try a few more, remember to give your plants the best start possible, remove them from their binding canes and mix up combinations, they are sociable things. As a great plantswoman once said, 'Your plot may be small on the ground but it goes up to the clouds above, so plant the walls and plant up to the sky' Happy Gardening Ian Roofe. Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 63 Village Focus THE SALHOUSE BROAD SCOUTS JAMBOREE, 7-9TH JUNE 1930 Elsewhere in this edition of Saga, Jackie Rose will be announcing the final plans for a Norfolk and Suffolk Scouts Jamboree at Salhouse Broad on 17 th April 2016. This event has an historical resonance, as it is not the first time such a Jamboree has been held at Salhouse. Over the Whitsun weekend of 1930, a Jamboree for Norfolk and Suffolk Scouts was held on the same site, the ‘Gorse Field’ at the top of the hill overlooking Salhouse Broad. This event was intended to regenerate the spirit of the great International Scout Jamboree of 1928 at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, which at the time was the greatest number of Scouts ever to be assembled in one place. Guests of Honour at Salhouse were Lord Baden Powell, The Chief Scout and Founder and Leader of the worldwide scouting movement and HRH Prince George, The Duke of Kent; the event was jointly hosted by the Norfolk and Suffolk County Commissioners of Scouts. Prince George flew in his own plane from Northolt Aerodrome to Norwich, where the aerodrome in those days was at Mousehold Heath, roughly where Heartsease estate is now. Lord Baden Powell stayed as a guest on a yacht belonging to the Earl of Albemarle, Norfolk County Commissioner of Scouts, anchored on Salhouse Broad. According to a contemporary newspaper report, about 1,000 Rovers, Scouts and Cubs attended, and there were almost 400 Rovers and Scouts in camp. “The campers began to arrive early on Friday afternoon, and by nightfall there was a large gathering around the natural amphitheatre which looks out across the Salhouse Broad. The wail of the ‘Kudu Horn’ summoned them all to the arena to greet The Chief Scout on his arrival, with a special Jamboree cry, which was “Salhousssse”, Salhousssse, Salhousssse, Salhousssse Broad Ch-Ch-Ch-Chief”. The Chief, who looked bright and cheery, as usual, took his place on a rustic seat halfway up the hillside, while down below in the dip the camp fire burned up and lighted the display platform. The items were generally of an amusing nature, and amplifiers carried words and music to all parts of the arena. The weather was bright and warm again on Saturday, when early in the afternoon, the Chief Scout, with Prince George, took the salute at a march past of the Scouts, and afterwards inspected handicraft exhibits, and chatted to the Scouts. The Chief in his speech was full of humour and fun, as was to be expected. The late afternoon and 64 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 early evening was taken up by displays and competitions by both Norfolk and Suffolk, and of course there was a happy camp fire gathering in the evening. Prince George with Scouts at Salhouse Broad, June 1930 Sunday was a quiet day and in the morning there was a large attendance at the open air celebration of Holy Communion. On the Monday, they had a busy time showing the public what a useful and intelligent person Scouting makes of a boy. The Lord Mayor of Norwich took the salute at the march past, and later an entertaining programme was given by the Scouts. This was followed by the final camp fire of the Jamboree on Monday evening. By noon on Tuesday the meadow in which the boys had cooked, played, slept and worked, was deserted, and left bare of all rubbish. The Norfolk County Commissioner issued a camp order in which he thanked Mr.John Cator, of Woodbastwick, owner of the soil, and Mr.Youngs, his tenant, for making the camp possible, to the County Director of the Red Cross, Mrs. Harker, and to Mrs. Cator.” Lord Robert Baden Powell (1857-1941), was a veteran of the Boer War and became Founder and Leader of the worldwide scouting movement in 1907. Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942) was born at Sandringham, the youngest son of King George V and hence the present Queen’s uncle. Originally an Officer in the Royal Navy, he gained his pilot’s licence in 1929 and during WW2 he volunteered for the RAF and was killed in a plane crash in Scotland whilst on a clandestine mission. He became the only member of the Royal family to be killed on active service in over 500 years. Colin McCormick Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 65 Salhouse Defibrillator A Defibrillator is located in a yellow box on the outside wall to the right of the front door at the Jubilee Hall. This is an automated external defibrillator that can be used by anyone to help save a life. If someone has a heart attack this device will help to restore a normal heart rhythm, and it can help save a life. If you are in a situation that requires the use of the defibrillator you will need to dial 999 to summon help, and the operator will give you the code that allows you to unlock the box, so the device can be collected and used whilst medical help is on its way. Getting this help to the patient as soon as possible is vital. Attach the device to the chest of the patient as instructed by the device. It will check the heart rhythm automatically, and will not allow the heart to be shocked unless it is appropriate. Once the heart is restored then you may need to give CPR (compressing the chest and giving mouth to mouth resuscitation) to ensure the patient is breathing. You will then have helped keep the patient alive whilst help is on its way - without which the patient may not have survived. What if you do not feel confident about using such a device? It is foolproof, so be rest assured about its use. Sessions to let everyone become familiar with the defibrillator are available free. Please let our Parish Clerk know if you would like to join a session to see the device demonstrated, call Norwich 721474 - you will not be asked to volunteer for anything! Of course we hope this defibrillator will never be needed, but if it is needed you know where it is. 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We are committed to offering you and your loved ones a caring, professional service at a difficult time. 01603 712276 paul@jgedgeandsons.co.uk | www.jgedgeandsons.co.uk Garden Road, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4JL Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 67 A d v e r t i s e r s Index BUILDERS & SERVICES KSC Building & Renovation ------------ 29 C&N Construction ------------------------ 26 J Newton Groundworks ----------------- 22 COMPUTER SERVICES Computer help ----------------------------- 11 Cloudberry ---------------------------------- 55 CHURCH Baptist Church ----------------------------- 32 DAY CARE Swallow Adult Day Care Ltd ----------- 54 DENTISTS Dental Care Clinic………… back cover DOMESTIC/REPAIRS & SERVICES Andrew Brierton, Electrical repairs --- 54 Insideout Domestic Svcs…...inner back House Cleaning Karen Isaacs --------- 61 EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Salhouse Fledglings Pre-school ------ 45 ELECTRICAL Glen Rogers Electrical ------------------ 61 Critten Electrical -------------------------- 8 FINANCIAL SERVICES Clear View Financial Services --------- 44 FUNERAL SERVICES John Gedge & Sons --------------------- 67 John Brown -------------------------------- 42 GARAGE/VEHICLE SERVICES Salhouse Service Centre --------------- 17 Howes Motor Services ------------------ 48 Max Bidwells Vehicle Repair ---------- 14 Thorpe End Garage…………Inner back GARDENING/LANDSCAPING G. Nicholls, Top Soil --------------------- 8 Target Trees ------------------------------- 33 Salhouse Garden Centre --------------- 37 Mower Doctor ------------------------------ 67 HAIRDRESSERS/BEAUTICIANS Katrina James (Hair & Beauty) -------- 12 1st Impressions, Hair & Beauty ------- 51 Louise Hair & Beauty -------------------- 46 Pure Beauty…………………..inner front The Poppy Room, Pamper services - 42 HEALTH AND FITNESS Hesta Yoga --------------------------------- 12 Foot Health Professional --------------- 8 Norwich Yoga, Kerry Radley ----------- 4 68 HOME IMPROVEMENTS BBH, Windows, Conservatories ------- 12 Carl Piggott, Decorator ------------------ 62 Guy Hubbard - Double Glazing -------- 30 KENNELS/PETS Mill Kennels --------------------------------- 62 Courtyard Boarding Cattery ------------ 30 Abbey Pets Crematoria ------------------ 14 Mount Villa Cattery ------------------------ 17 Wash n Wag, Dog Grooming ----------- 48 LEISURE/ENTERTAINMENT Jump For Joy…………………inner front Claire Carney, Floral & Balloons ------ 46 Salhouse Broad ---------------------------- 3 MUSIC TEACHERS/CHOIRS Carole Tims --------------------------------- 48 Broadland Youth Choir ------------------- 3 PLUMBING & HEATING SYSTEMS Wroxham Heating J Middleton --------- 59 Martin Jermy -------------------------------- 54 Anglia Gas Services ---------------------- 21 Bure Valley Woodburners --------------- 14 Norfolk Woodburners --------------------- 26 PROPERTY/MAINTENANCE Blockbuster Drains ------------------------ 61 Platten Pest Control ---------------------- 67 AAA Pest Control -------------------------- 3 Rackheath Paving & Fencing --------- 26 Paul Riches Maintenance & Refurb -- 22 Handy Andy Odd Job Man -------------- 56 Garage Door Man Ltd……….inner back PUBS, RESTAURANTS, HOTELS The Bell Inn --------------------------------- 30 The Lodge ----------------------------------- 52 The Fur & Feather ------------------------ 41 Sole & Heel --------------------------------- 37 Manor Barn House ------------------------ 11 SHOPS Rackheath Pharmacy -------------------- 51 Radley’s Shop ------------------------------ 4 Prima Rosa…………………..back cover TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telecoms Engineer ----------------------- 11 TRANSPORT/TAXIS Tom Fuller Taxis --------------------------- 8 Target Wedding Cars -------------------- 57 WINDOW CLEANERS Russell French ----------------------------- 14 Geordie’s Window Cleaning ----------- 62 The Window Cleaners ------------------- 11 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 Tel: 01603 431490 Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016 69 £8.44 Formally the Old Post Office, which has now been refurbished. Discover a unique selection of over 35 Crafts and gifts created by local artists whilst relaxing in the Vintage Tea Room. We also have Helium Balloons, Local and National Newspapers, Off Licence, and much much more. Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 9.30 am till 4.00 pm, (Closed Thursdays). Sun 10.00 am till 4.00 pm. 70 82 Lower Street, Salhouse, NR13 6AD Tel: 01603 927580 Email:primarosasalhouse@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/primarosasalhouse Salhouse Saga - Spring 2016