Needham Village Link
March/April 2014
The newsletter for the villagers of Needham
Wednesday 26 February 2014
From the Editor
If you have a favourite recipe/s please send it/them in. Our Food & Cookery Editor would like to compile a Needham Village Recipe Book so your contributions would be very welcome. Either post them through the letter box at Mill Farm Cottage or email to needhamlink@gmail.com
In the light of the almost continuous rain we seem to have been having, our Environment Correspondent contacted the local press office of the Environment Agency to ask how they managed the water level of the River Waveney. I think the reply makes interesting reading especially as this year, so far, the river has only come up over a limited part of Mill Lane despite all the rain
I was delighted to receive this post on the Needham Link Facebook page from Catherine Sutton (née Foulkes)
"Hello Needham....I was born at home in the Old Fishmongers in 1965, and we lived there until early 1976. Still have the greatest memories of childhood in a house that was truly magical! I moved out to LA in 1995, due to a great career opportunity. Suddenly it's almost twenty years later, and I'm still here! I miss Norfolk, and find any excuse to visit it when I'm back in England, but not sure I could give up the California sunshine now. We are in the middle of a really serious drought, so would happily swap weather with you, for a while at least!”
I’m hoping that Catherine will be able to find some photos of her childhood in Needham and that she’ll keep in touch with us.
Needham Link is on Twitter now! Find us at @needham_link
In the light of the almost continuous rain we seem to have been having, our Environment Correspondent contacted the local press office of the Environment Agency to ask how they managed the water level of the River Waveney. I think the reply makes interesting reading especially as this year, so far, the river has only come up over a limited part of Mill Lane despite all the rain
I was delighted to receive this post on the Needham Link Facebook page from Catherine Sutton (née Foulkes)
"Hello Needham....I was born at home in the Old Fishmongers in 1965, and we lived there until early 1976. Still have the greatest memories of childhood in a house that was truly magical! I moved out to LA in 1995, due to a great career opportunity. Suddenly it's almost twenty years later, and I'm still here! I miss Norfolk, and find any excuse to visit it when I'm back in England, but not sure I could give up the California sunshine now. We are in the middle of a really serious drought, so would happily swap weather with you, for a while at least!”
I’m hoping that Catherine will be able to find some photos of her childhood in Needham and that she’ll keep in touch with us.
Needham Link is on Twitter now! Find us at @needham_link
Helen
River Waveney
The Environment Agency does not control or own all such structures on the river as, for example, some sites are in private ownership such as mills.
Historically, a lot of investment has taken place on the Waveney to install electrically automated sluice gates. These gates operate on pre-determined trigger levels so we can use live river level data to trigger a gate to open or close in reaction to rising water levels during flood or low flow periods. All river channels have a maximum capacity of water which can be conveyed before water levels exceed the height of the river banks and spill into the natural floodplain. When the quantity of water that inflows to the river system is high enough and the river capacity exceeded then flooding will be experienced. In some cases intense pockets of rainfall and storms mean that this can occur quite rapidly and on other occasions it can happen over many days of moderate rainfall amounts which build to eventually cause water to spill out of the channel onto the floodplain.
The Waveney is generally one of our river systems where levels can take many hours/days to build and react to localised flooding to fields and floodplain. In some instances the influence of the tidal river system in Broadland can cause river waters to be artificially held back due to storm surges pushing and holding tidal waters high up in the Broadland river network precluding normal drainage of the fluvial river network - this is more of a problem at the lower end of the Waveney, for example round the Ellingham area.
Pete Roberts
Asset Performance Team Manager (Environment Agency)
Borderhoppa
Are you using the Borderhoppa?
If not, why not?!
Our excellent friendly service is available to anyone of any age who needs transport to appointments, to get to work, to go shopping or just to visit a friend!
Our fleet of mini buses serve the local parishes within an approximate 10 mile radius of Diss, Harleston and Eye. From April we will be adding 2 brand new buses to bring our current fleet to 8 and to start serving Long Stratton and the surrounding villages. So watch this space!!!
To book a journey we need a minimum of 2 working days but you can book up to 4 working days in advance. Concessionary bus pass holders travel free after 9.30am. Others are charged by distance depending on area and distance travelled. Our service currently operates Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 4.30pm. Our helpful staff will help you plan your trip and advise a collection time from your home address.
Our new outings list for 2014/15 will be available shortly and will feature all your favourite seaside towns, shopping trips, garden centres etc. This year we’ve added a third date for the Waveney Stardust boat trip, a trip to Sandringham House and some other new ones to get you out and about.
2014 has seen lots of changes at Borderhoppa and we are now able to help more of you with your transport needs. Most of our buses are fully accessible with powered wheelchair lifts.
We also hire out our mini buses on days, evenings and at weekends for community group hire at very competitive rates. So, please contact us if you organise trips or outings for your club, society or group.
For any further information, to book a journey, outing or to hire one of our mini buses,
call: 01379 854800
Email: adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com
Web: www.borderhoppa.org
If not, why not?!
Our excellent friendly service is available to anyone of any age who needs transport to appointments, to get to work, to go shopping or just to visit a friend!
Our fleet of mini buses serve the local parishes within an approximate 10 mile radius of Diss, Harleston and Eye. From April we will be adding 2 brand new buses to bring our current fleet to 8 and to start serving Long Stratton and the surrounding villages. So watch this space!!!
To book a journey we need a minimum of 2 working days but you can book up to 4 working days in advance. Concessionary bus pass holders travel free after 9.30am. Others are charged by distance depending on area and distance travelled. Our service currently operates Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 4.30pm. Our helpful staff will help you plan your trip and advise a collection time from your home address.
Our new outings list for 2014/15 will be available shortly and will feature all your favourite seaside towns, shopping trips, garden centres etc. This year we’ve added a third date for the Waveney Stardust boat trip, a trip to Sandringham House and some other new ones to get you out and about.
2014 has seen lots of changes at Borderhoppa and we are now able to help more of you with your transport needs. Most of our buses are fully accessible with powered wheelchair lifts.
We also hire out our mini buses on days, evenings and at weekends for community group hire at very competitive rates. So, please contact us if you organise trips or outings for your club, society or group.
For any further information, to book a journey, outing or to hire one of our mini buses,
call: 01379 854800
Email: adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com
Web: www.borderhoppa.org
Open Garden
at
The Old Coach House
Brockdish IP21 4JY
Sunday 6 April 10:00am - 4:00pm
Daffodil walk down to the banks of the River Waveney
In aid of Prostate Cancer, East Anglian Air Ambulance, N & N Colney Cancer Centre, All Hallows Hospice
Refreshments:Tea, cakes, bacon butties
Tombola
Stalls including cake stall
Plants
Admission £2.50 (Adults)
Sorry - no dogs
Poppy Appeal 2013
Poppy Appeal 2013The total from the 2013 Poppy Appeal Collection was:
Red Lion: £ 21.77
Libby Troake: £ 50.09
Gill Powell: £110.11
Total: £181.97
Thanks very much to everyone who gave donations.
Gill Powell
Wanted - A good home....
…. for an as new Gainsborough bath with integrated powered (12V) transfer seat. This ensures safe and easy access in and out of the bath allowing bathers to retain a greater level of independence.
Free to a good home. For more details phone Colin on 01379 853408
Free to a good home. For more details phone Colin on 01379 853408
Red Lion Coffee Morning
The coffee morning held on 4 February in the Red Lion was another great success. The pub was full and over £100 was raised for the Quiddenham Children’s Hospice and St Peter’s Church. Thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes and cakes.
The next coffee mornings will be on Tuesday 4 March and Tuesday 1 April
If you haven’t been to one of the coffee mornings why not give it a try?
Harleston's Future
If you live in Harleston or depend on Harleston for shopping or recreation then you will want to see Harleston survive and thrive. If you have marketing or events experience or, especially if you have experience of preparing funding bids, HARLESTON NEEDS YOU! Please give some serious thought to volunteering.
If you would like to know more please call, with absolutely no obligation, Paul Stephen (Chair ‘Harleston’s Future’ Town Team) on 07867 531817
or email paulstephen2@btinternet.com
Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/HarlestonsFuture
Sunday Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes
Small tub of cottage cheese (200g)
An equal volume of rolled oats (use the cottage cheese tub)
Two eggs
Blueberries
Blend together (does not have to be completely smooth)
Cook thick pancakes over medium heat in butter/oil/fat
Add blueberries while still runny / soft in the pan before flipping
Serve with honey, yoghurt, crushed nuts and more fruit
You could also add:
1 cap vanilla essence (for added flavour)
Generous sprinkle of cinnamon (levels blood sugars)
For an extra treat why not try melting some 70% dark chocolate for a wickedly delicious sauce?!
Food & Cookery Editor
Needham Village Hall
Parish Council News
A report on the Council’s budget at the meeting held on Monday 13 January showed that the Parish Council continues to manage within the existing level of funding. It was therefore decided unanimously not to make an increase to next year’s precept. The amount that is paid to the Parish Council from the Council Tax has now remained unchanged for at least four years.
Two new dog bins have been purchased by the Parish Council. It was agreed that they should be located at the top of Mill Lane on the High Road, and at the far end of Burnt House Lane on the far side of the A143. The current annual charge by South Norfolk Council for emptying the bins is £59.48 + VAT for each bin so it is hoped that dog walkers will take full advantage of this facility.
The Parish Clerk was requested to notify Highways of the location of potholes requiring filling.
The meeting was pleased to note the increasing number of public attending the meeting. The meeting is preceded by a public forum open to all to raise issues concerning the village. The next meeting is at 7.30 on Monday 24th March, in the Village hall. If you would like to receive copies of the agenda for Parish Council Meetings by email please contact the Parish Clerk at philip.c.freeman@btinternet.com
Two new dog bins have been purchased by the Parish Council. It was agreed that they should be located at the top of Mill Lane on the High Road, and at the far end of Burnt House Lane on the far side of the A143. The current annual charge by South Norfolk Council for emptying the bins is £59.48 + VAT for each bin so it is hoped that dog walkers will take full advantage of this facility.
The Parish Clerk was requested to notify Highways of the location of potholes requiring filling.
The meeting was pleased to note the increasing number of public attending the meeting. The meeting is preceded by a public forum open to all to raise issues concerning the village. The next meeting is at 7.30 on Monday 24th March, in the Village hall. If you would like to receive copies of the agenda for Parish Council Meetings by email please contact the Parish Clerk at philip.c.freeman@btinternet.com
Andrew Major
Chairman
Health Announcement
The Neospora parasite is passed from cows to their calves or spread by dog poo, but it’s so tiny that you need a microscope to see it.
All the more reason to use the new dog bins which the Parish Council has just bought.
Environment Correspondent
Recycling Your Waste Textiles
Why recycle textiles?
High quality second hand clothing can be sold for re-use through charities either in the UK or abroad. Second hand clothing is always required by charities overseas for use in emergencies such as earthquakes or other disasters. Medium grade textiles can be used for industry cleaning cloth and rags. Low grade textiles are used to produce filling and flocking for the furniture industry.
75% of thrown away clothes could be re-cycled.
Textile banks accept:
*Don’t forget your used cooking oil can be re-cycled. There is a container in Budgeon’s car park.
High quality second hand clothing can be sold for re-use through charities either in the UK or abroad. Second hand clothing is always required by charities overseas for use in emergencies such as earthquakes or other disasters. Medium grade textiles can be used for industry cleaning cloth and rags. Low grade textiles are used to produce filling and flocking for the furniture industry.
75% of thrown away clothes could be re-cycled.
Textile banks accept:
- clean, dry items (place in a bag to keep dry)
- all clothing
- accessories such as hats, handbags and belts
- blankets, curtains, towels & bed linen
- shoes (tie them together)
*Don’t forget your used cooking oil can be re-cycled. There is a container in Budgeon’s car park.
Needham Carpet Bowls Club
The club evenings are every Wednesday starting at 7:30pm. Fees are only £1.50 which includes tea/coffee & biscuits. New members would be very welcome so do come along and join us.
Is splashing a pedestrian an offence?
Should you be aware of splashing a pedestrian?
Something to bear in mind as you negotiate all the puddles & potholes in the roads…..
According to the guidelines published in 2007, motorists may face penalties for splashing pedestrians and it could lead to fixed penalty of up to £2500. Such misdemeanours are being treated now as dangerous driving, which carries a two-year maximum prison sentence, rather than careless driving, which can be dealt with only by a community order or fine.
The fine isn’t the only thing that could happen to you. If you are a learner driver taking your test, you could receive additional points that could contribute to you failing your driving test.
The Highway Code does not specifically mention splashing pedestrians but rule 144 states you must not `drive without reasonable consideration for other road users' while rule 147 says `Be careful of and considerate towards all types of road users'.
Even more, how would you feel yourself being splashed all over and walking in wet socks?
It is worth being considerate even if police aren’t around.
http://www.ttcautomotive.co.uk/blog.aspx?b=5&y=2011
Something to bear in mind as you negotiate all the puddles & potholes in the roads…..
According to the guidelines published in 2007, motorists may face penalties for splashing pedestrians and it could lead to fixed penalty of up to £2500. Such misdemeanours are being treated now as dangerous driving, which carries a two-year maximum prison sentence, rather than careless driving, which can be dealt with only by a community order or fine.
The fine isn’t the only thing that could happen to you. If you are a learner driver taking your test, you could receive additional points that could contribute to you failing your driving test.
The Highway Code does not specifically mention splashing pedestrians but rule 144 states you must not `drive without reasonable consideration for other road users' while rule 147 says `Be careful of and considerate towards all types of road users'.
Even more, how would you feel yourself being splashed all over and walking in wet socks?
It is worth being considerate even if police aren’t around.
http://www.ttcautomotive.co.uk/blog.aspx?b=5&y=2011
Motoring Correspondent
Happy Birthday
I would like to thank all the kind people of Needham who sent such lovely cards, flowers and gifts for my ninetieth birthday. Such lovely surprises which were greatly appreciated.
Thank you all.
Ellen White
On behalf of all readers of the Link I’d like, belatedly, to add my good wishes to Mrs White on her 90th birthday.
Ed
Thank you all.
Ellen White
On behalf of all readers of the Link I’d like, belatedly, to add my good wishes to Mrs White on her 90th birthday.
Ed
St Peter's - A Poem
Our village church is small and simple - plainly built of stone,
A place of peace and quiet thoughts in which to be alone.
Many love it for itself - as dear as kith and kin
United as a family - our home to worship in.
Fond hands have cleaned and polished and operated with flair,
Beautified with flowers and plants, arranged with gentle care
This Festival of Flowers, a rare event indeed,
We hope that all who view, enjoy; whatever race or creed.
So congregate with all of us, our three day celebration;
Remembering that all life’s grace is born of God’s creation.
When winter comes, with stark black branches, hoary
With the frost, recall St Peter’s days of Glory.
Audrey Jones
Audrey Jones’ father-in-law lived at Tiny Cottage. He was a good modest artist who helped to re-design the flight controls of wartime bombers thus reducing aircraft and crew losses. German fighters focussed on vulnerable areas of control mechanism of previous aircraft.
A place of peace and quiet thoughts in which to be alone.
Many love it for itself - as dear as kith and kin
United as a family - our home to worship in.
Fond hands have cleaned and polished and operated with flair,
Beautified with flowers and plants, arranged with gentle care
This Festival of Flowers, a rare event indeed,
We hope that all who view, enjoy; whatever race or creed.
So congregate with all of us, our three day celebration;
Remembering that all life’s grace is born of God’s creation.
When winter comes, with stark black branches, hoary
With the frost, recall St Peter’s days of Glory.
Audrey Jones
Audrey Jones’ father-in-law lived at Tiny Cottage. He was a good modest artist who helped to re-design the flight controls of wartime bombers thus reducing aircraft and crew losses. German fighters focussed on vulnerable areas of control mechanism of previous aircraft.
Derek Buttle
St Peter' Church
Services for March & April 2014
March
Sunday 2nd 6pm Evening Service with
Foodbank collection
Sunday 9th 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 16th 11am Morning Prayer
Sunday 23rd 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 30th 11am Holy Communion
Mothering Sunday
April
Sunday 6th 6pm Evening Service with
Foodbank collection
Sunday 13th 11am Holy Communion
Wednesday 16th 10.30am Morning Devotions
Friday 18th 11am Devotional Half hour
(Good Friday)
Sunday 20th 11am Holy Communion
(Easter Day)
Sunday 27th 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 16 February 2014
March/April Edition
The next edition of the Needham Link is being printed. You will be able to read it here from 26 February.
The Link is now with the distributors. You should receive your copy in the next couple of days.
The Link is now with the distributors. You should receive your copy in the next couple of days.
Friday 7 February 2014
River Waveney - Mill Lane
This was the sign in the river down by the mill on Sunday morning
This was the sign on Friday morning - just visible above the rising water.
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