Needham Village Link
November/December 2014
The newsletter for the villagers of Needham
Saturday 1 November 2014
From the Editor
Open Space Theatre’s next production is ‘Separate Tables’ by Terence Rattigan. Open Space Theatre use Needham Village Hall for their rehearsals so do go along and see the finished production! Details are shown in this edition.
You will all have received information from South Norfolk about the new recycling arrangements and no doubt be delighted that there is so much more household waste that can be put into your green bins now. However the Village Hall Committee would like to ask you to continue recycling your glass in the bins at the Village Hall because this is a valuable source of income for the hall. So do recycle as much as you can in the way of paper, card, plastic bottles, plastic tubs, cans, tin foil etc but please TAKE GLASS TO THE VILLAGE HALL BINS!The Village Hall Committee is organising another Village Christmas Dinner. Make sure you keep Saturday 13 December free! This is always a fun occasion and a good opportunity to get together with other residents of Needham. Full details are on the following page. Tickets always sell quickly so don’t delay!
Helen
Needham Village Christmas Evening
Saturday 13th December 2014
Mulled wine served from 7.00pm
Traditional Christmas Dinner
(with vegetarian option)
served at 7.30 pm
Catering by John Groom of Bungay
*
Every ticket entered into a
Luxury Christmas Hamper Prize Draw
LICENSED BAR AND
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Book a table and bring your friends
£16.00 per person
Early Booking Essential
(Deadline 5 December)
Tickets can be purchased from
Jean Youell - 77 High Road
Tel No: 854819
Christmas Evening - Raffle Prize Donations
A raffle will be held at the Needham Village Christmas Evening on 13 December
Donations for this will be very gratefully received.
Donations should be given to
Jean Youell, 77 High Road, Needham.
Tel No: 854819
Needham Village Defibrillator
Fundraising for the Village Defibrillator
Keith & Ann Barry,
John & Angie Morrish,
Steve & Petra Neaves,
Gill Powell,
Clive & Sue Read,
Del & Celia Snaith,
John & Jackie Spooner,
Jim & Liz Woodger,
Needham Parish Council,
South Norfolk Council,
Donation Box at the Red Lion
Defibrillator Information Evening
John Morrish with Martin Render from the Community Heart Beat Trust who demonstrated the use of the new village defibrillator at the Red Lion on 27 October. The defibrillator is now in position on the wall outside the Red Lion. For more information please contact John through needhamlink@gmail.com
One of the interesting pieces of information given by Martin was that approximately 100,000 people die each year from cardiac arrest. One child dies every day from cardiac arrest. If a person suffering from cardiac arrest has access to a defibrillator within 5 minutes the chance of survival is much greater. So do familiarise yourself with the procedure for accessing this vital piece of equipment.
The fund raising committee would like to thank everyone who has given to this worthwhile cause. It was decided in June to donate money raised at the monthly Red Lion coffee mornings, which had started in November 2013, to a fund to buy a defibrillator for the village. What a response! The first two mornings raised £107 and by 2 September £938 had been raised.
Sue at the Red Lion suggested holding an auction to raise money and this was held was held at the Red Lion on 28 September. The event was a huge success with very generous lots being donated and very generous bids being made. A staggering sum of £719.00 was raised. Thank you to all the donors, bidders and our very entertaining auctioneers!
The really good news is that we have reached £1998.70 leaving only another £201.30 before the final total is achieved.
As the Community Heartbeat Trust who are the suppliers of the defibrillator realised how hard we were trying to raise the money they decided to let us have the equipment before we actually reached our target so the defibrillator and box have already been installed on the wall outside the Red Lion.
In addition to money raised at the coffee mornings we should like to thank individual donors who have been very generous.
Keith & Ann Barry,
John & Angie Morrish,
Steve & Petra Neaves,
Gill Powell,
Clive & Sue Read,
Del & Celia Snaith,
John & Jackie Spooner,
Jim & Liz Woodger,
Needham Parish Council,
South Norfolk Council,
Donation Box at the Red Lion
Defibrillator Information Evening
John Morrish with Martin Render from the Community Heart Beat Trust who demonstrated the use of the new village defibrillator at the Red Lion on 27 October. The defibrillator is now in position on the wall outside the Red Lion. For more information please contact John through needhamlink@gmail.com
One of the interesting pieces of information given by Martin was that approximately 100,000 people die each year from cardiac arrest. One child dies every day from cardiac arrest. If a person suffering from cardiac arrest has access to a defibrillator within 5 minutes the chance of survival is much greater. So do familiarise yourself with the procedure for accessing this vital piece of equipment.
Red Lion Coffee Mornings
It would be lovely if some of you lovely people could dust off your cake tins and make a cake to bring to the coffee mornings and take the burden off the same few people who bake such wonderful cakes every month.
In addition to the coffee and cakes there are also many books on sale and an excellent raffle both of which raise money for our charities. Prizes for the raffle are also more than welcome. If you have any fund raising ideas we’d love to hear from you. Contact us via needhamlink@gmail.com
Thank you everyone for your valuable support and long may it continue!
Angie Morrish
Parish Council News
Parish Council meeting held on 22 September
A well attended public meeting held before the Parish Council meeting raised a number of issues of concern to parishioners.
The problem of speeding through the village was again raised and it seems that most parishioners have experienced vehicles driving through the village at excessive speeds. Meetings have been held in the past with both the County Highways Authority and the police but to no lasting effect. It was agreed that our County Councillor would be consulted on whom to invite to a public meeting when these concerns could be raised.
The meeting also discussed maintenance of the River Waveney. It was agreed that the river is an asset that brings visitors to the area. However, it appears that current practice seems to be to leave a wide band of reeds at the water line along the banks making access the river for fishermen and canoeists difficult. Following the meeting it was arranged that Geoff Doggett Chairman of the River Waveney Trust, is to come to the next Parish Council meeting to describe the work done to maintain the river and also the rights and responsibilities of landowners with a river frontage, known as riparian owners.
Finally, concerns at activity on the Needham Nursery site were again raised, particularly as it had been noted that South Norfolk Council had given an extension of time for a planning application. This had widely been interpreted as the approval for the garden centre proposal. It was possible to confirm to the meeting that the consent for a garden centre had definitely lapsed. The extension of time had been granted for an application for approval of the details. It was agreed the Parish Council should write to the planning authority making them aware of the confusion this had caused and also requesting confirmation that, should the details be approved, they cannot be implemented without the benefit of an approval for development of the site.
At the Parish Council meeting it was confirmed that a cheque for £100 from the precept had been sent to Harleston Town Council. This had been agreed at the previous meeting as a contribution towards the upkeep of Budgen’s car park. It is hoped that all local communities will make small contributions to ensure the continuing free use of the car park. The meeting also voted to make a contribution of £100 towards the defibrillator fund.
Notification of an outline planning application for a single storey dwelling on land to the south of 120 High Road had been received. The Parish Council supported this application in principle, subject to detail design.
The date of the next meeting has been changed to Monday 8th December at 7.30 in the Village Hall. This meeting will be most informative for anyone with an interest in the river and with discussions on action on speeding and an update on the nursery site.
Andrew Major (Chairman)
Top Ten Gardening Jobs for November
- Clear up fallen leaves especially from lawns, ponds and beds
- Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent water logging.
- Plant tulip bulbs for a Spring display next year.
- Prune roses to prevent wind-rock.
- Plant out winter bedding.
- Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem.
- Insulate outdoor containers from frost - bubble wrap works well.
- Stop winter moth damage to fruit trees using grease bands around the trunks.
- Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into the garden
- Use a seasonal bonfire (if allowed & not a nuisance to neighbours) to dispose of excess debris unfit for composting. (or get a brown bin from South Norfolk Council!)
Gardening Editor
HELP!
Does anyone know of someone with muscle who can do heavy jobs in the garden. No need for them to have any specialised gardening knowledge.
The contact phone number for replies is 01379 852751.
Needham Village Hall Art & Craft Group
Can you paint or draw?
Are you interested in Craft?
If so, come along and see if you’d like to join us.
We meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00
Join us for tea, coffee & biscuits
Contact Jenny 01379 608116
St Peter's Church
St. Peters PCC …..
….would like to say a big thank you to Janet Griffin and Sue Simmonds for being on the flower rota and for all the beautiful arrangements they have done over the years. We are sorry they are standing down due to health problems. Once again thank you both.
If there is anyone who would like to come onto the rota please contact Gill Powell 07545396695.
You do not have to be a professional flower arranger or go to church.
Friends of St Peter's
Christmas Coffee Evening - in aid of the upkeep of St Peter’s Church
6 December at 7:00pm
at Robi Dove’s House (8 High Road)
Cake Stall
Raffle
Quiz Sheets on Sale for £1 - Return Entries by 31 January 2015
to Pauline Spinlove (01379 853033)
Everyone welcome!
Needham Carpet Bowls Club
Since our last report, the Summer League Presentation and Quiz Evening was held on 26 September at Alburgh Village Hall. Needham entered two teams into the quiz with one of our teams taking third place - well done to them.
We are hoping to play a return friendly match against Cratfield. The proposed date is Friday 28 November. Details will be announced shortly.
The Club Pairs' Competition has still not been completed but will take place as soon as possible.
Our first match in the Waveney League takes place on Friday 17 October. This will be away against Garboldisham, who now play at Hopton Village Hall.
Our club evenings are held every Wednesday at Needham Village Hall starting at 7.30 pm. Fees are only £1.50 per evening including tea / coffee and biscuits. All equipment is provided.
Do come along and join us. New members would be most welcome.
Good luck for the Winter League and good bowling.
We are hoping to play a return friendly match against Cratfield. The proposed date is Friday 28 November. Details will be announced shortly.
The Club Pairs' Competition has still not been completed but will take place as soon as possible.
Our first match in the Waveney League takes place on Friday 17 October. This will be away against Garboldisham, who now play at Hopton Village Hall.
Our club evenings are held every Wednesday at Needham Village Hall starting at 7.30 pm. Fees are only £1.50 per evening including tea / coffee and biscuits. All equipment is provided.
Do come along and join us. New members would be most welcome.
Good luck for the Winter League and good bowling.
Nudger
Open Space Theatre Company
Separate Tables by Terence Rattigan
The play will be performed at seven venues between November 14th and the 29th. Tickets cost £9.50 and £8.50 (concessions). Dates, venues and box office numbers are as follows:
Fri. November 14 – Diss Corn Hall 01379 652241
Sat. November 15 – The Cut, Halesworth 0845 673 2123
Tues. November 18 – Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft 01502 589726
Thur. November 20 – Fisher Theatre, Bungay 01986 8897130
Sat. November 22 – Hoxne Village Hall 01379 855101
Wed. November 26 – Beccles Public Hall 01502 770060
Sat November 29 – Botesdale Village Hall 01379 855101
Affection, love and desire linger on within lives blighted by disappointment and loneliness in the next production by Open Space Theatre Company which uses Needham Village Hall for rehearsals.
Separate Tables, by Terence Rattigan, is set in a small seaside hotel in the 1950s. In the first of two one-act plays the relationship between an ex-MP and his glamour model wife is laid bare. In the second play a shy young woman's friendship with a retired Army officer looks doomed after revelations in the local newspaper.
The play will be performed at seven venues between November 14th and the 29th. Tickets cost £9.50 and £8.50 (concessions). Dates, venues and box office numbers are as follows:
Fri. November 14 – Diss Corn Hall 01379 652241
Sat. November 15 – The Cut, Halesworth 0845 673 2123
Tues. November 18 – Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft 01502 589726
Thur. November 20 – Fisher Theatre, Bungay 01986 8897130
Sat. November 22 – Hoxne Village Hall 01379 855101
Wed. November 26 – Beccles Public Hall 01502 770060
Sat November 29 – Botesdale Village Hall 01379 855101
Honeycomb for Bonfire Night
Also known as cinder toffee this light, crunchy sweet is a must on bonfire night and a perfect addition to ice cream. It’s also quite exciting to make!
The quantities specified don't make an awful lot - enough to fill a little tin 12cm in diameter by 6cm deep - but any more and you'd be sued by your dentist
1tbsp vegetable oil, for oiling baking tray
80g/3oz butter
160g/5½oz caster sugar
80g/3oz golden syrup
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1. Grease a 20cm/8in square baking tin with vegetable oil.
2. Gently heat the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a large heavy-based pan until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and boil rapidly, without stirring. If the mixture goes darker at one side of the mix, then gently swirl the pan to mix it all together. Keep boiling until the mixture goes a golden-brown colour – this will take about 5 minutes.
3. Add the bicarbonate of soda and stir it for a few seconds, which will make the mixture expand and fizz (take care, the mixture will expand a lot).
4. Tip the honeycomb into the oiled baking tin and leave until cold and set.
To serve, cut the honeycomb into pieces and stir into ice creams or decorate puddings. You can put the honeycomb in a food processor and sprinkle it over desserts.
The quantities specified don't make an awful lot - enough to fill a little tin 12cm in diameter by 6cm deep - but any more and you'd be sued by your dentist
1tbsp vegetable oil, for oiling baking tray
80g/3oz butter
160g/5½oz caster sugar
80g/3oz golden syrup
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1. Grease a 20cm/8in square baking tin with vegetable oil.
2. Gently heat the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a large heavy-based pan until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and boil rapidly, without stirring. If the mixture goes darker at one side of the mix, then gently swirl the pan to mix it all together. Keep boiling until the mixture goes a golden-brown colour – this will take about 5 minutes.
3. Add the bicarbonate of soda and stir it for a few seconds, which will make the mixture expand and fizz (take care, the mixture will expand a lot).
4. Tip the honeycomb into the oiled baking tin and leave until cold and set.
To serve, cut the honeycomb into pieces and stir into ice creams or decorate puddings. You can put the honeycomb in a food processor and sprinkle it over desserts.
Cookery Editor
St Peter's Church
2nd Nov ‘Service with a Difference’ 6pm
9th Nov Remembrance Service 6pm
16th Nov Morning Prayer 11.00am
23rd Nov Holy Communion 11.00am
30th Nov At Scole Church for Benefice Holy Communion
with Big fish, Little Fish Children’s Church
7th Dec Evening Service 6.00pm
14th Dec Holy Communion 11.00am
21st Dec Carol Service 6.00pm
25th Dec Christmas Day. Children’s Informal Holy Communion 11.00am
28th Dec Holy Communion 11.00am
Rector: Revd Nigel Tuffnell Tel: 01379 308905 Email: rector.redenhallscole@hotmail.co.uk
Office: Lucy Cooke (Mon - Fri 9am to 1pm) Tel: 01379 851148 Email: redscole7@gmail.com FACEBOOK - facebook.com/redenhall.scole
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/RedScole
WEBSITE - http://scole-reden5.webplus.net
Karen Rayner
Rev Nigel Tuffnell has announced that Karen Rayner who has conducted several services at St.Peter's is leaving our benefice at the end of November as she now has her own parish at Martham. If anyone would like to contribute to a leaving gift please contact George Miller. (01379 852059) We wish her well for her new adventure.
Gill Powell
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