The Posada

Mary & Joseph are visiting.

January/February Edition

If you have any reports, articles, notices etc that you would like printed in the Jan/Feb edition of the Link please could you make sure that you send them to needhamlink@gmail.com as soon as possible so the Guest Editor, Jim Woodger can include them. 
The last date for copy is 14 December.

Christmas Cheer

A jolly evening was had at the Red Lion on Sunday when an almost full house joined in singing all the well known carols.

The next festive occasion in Needham is the Christmas Evening in the Village Hall on Saturday 12 December.  Places are still available so if you fancy a good evening with friends contact Jean Youell or needhamlink@gmail.com for your tickets.

Carol Singing

There will be carol singing in the Red Lion this Sunday (6th) at 4pm.  Looking forward to seeing all Needham Link readers, their friends and families!

January/February Edition

The next edition of the Needham Link will be Guest Edited by Jim Woodger.  If you would like to contribute an article, send in a letter or have any notices you would like published please send them to needhamlink@gmail.com or post them through the letter box at Mill Farm Cottage before 14 December and the Editor will make sure Jim receives them.

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From the Temporary Editor

Firstly, thanks to everyone who has submitted articles for inclusion in this issue of the Needham Link. There are so many positive things happening in the village at this time of the year and I’m going to keep the editorial to a minimum to allow for as much content as possible. I agreed to guest-edit the Link for this issue, but I know I have too little time with 3 children and work  But I would strongly recommend those of you with more time to volunteer. I’m delighted to see the letter of thanks for the village hall, we had our daughter’s birthday there last year and it’s a great venue for get togethers and parties. Finally, I would like to welcome Adam and Eloise to the village and wish everyone a very early Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Stephen Miller

Thanks to Stephen for his editorship of this edition.

The ‘guest’ editor for the next edition will be Jim Woodger.

Posada

It has been a year or two since the Posada took its journey around the village during advent and in time for the Carol Service in the Church for Christmas. I have taken this on this year. I have homes already that have offered to have Mary and Joseph for one night over the advent period but there are still dates available. 

If you’re interested please contact Sandra Jordan on 01379 853887 or 07733484645.

Harleston & District Wives' Group

When the speaker at the May meeting of Harleston and District Historical Society failed to materialise, Brian Wight became the hero of the hour, by stepping in, with 5 minutes notice (phew!) and giving a most entertaining talk on King Edward V111 - entitled “The Man Who Wanted Everything”. Unsurprisingly, Brian has since been approached by other local groups including “Wives”. He began the 2015/16 year by giving an amusing and informative talk about his life in three different regions of France. ”Bravo! Il a bien fait!”  

Raffle winners included Brian, Linda Sheldrake, Hazel Newman and Anne Bullingham.

Beryl and Mike Godward gave a talk entitled “All About Africa” at the 29^th September meeting. The Wives Group was given an insight into their work – very much inspired by their religious faith – in setting up centres for health and education in African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda where there is desperate need. The aim was the training and empowerment of the local people and putting the means of sustainable development firmly in the hands of the communities themselves. This is, unquestionably, the most effective kind of “Christian aid”

Needham Parish Council

A full meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday 21 September.  A report was read from Jenny and Martin Willby who had sent apologies.  The report included a description of a visit to the re-cycling plant at Costessey where the contents of our green bins are taken and sorted.  Tips include; not to put re-cycling in plastic bags in the bin and to put the screw top back onto empty screw top wine bottles.

We welcomed the Chairman of Brockdish Parish Council, Christine Mackenzie, to the meeting.  The traffic that passes through Needham, especially HGV, also of course passes through Brockdish.  A survey conducted by residents in Brockdish counted an average of 37 trucks, of which 18 were HGV, passing through the village between 08.00 and 16.00 each day.  As in Needham, the villagers of Brockdish also have concerns over speeding.  Brockdish PC is proposing to request a meeting with the Highways Authority to review weight restrictions, speed limits and signage.   It was agreed that a coordinated approach by the two villages would be beneficial to both communities and carry greater weight with the Highways Authority.  The two Chairmen will liaise over a joint letter.  

It was reported to the meeting that the dog bin that had been installed at the junction of Mather Lane and Upper Burnt House Lane had disappeared including the post it was fixed to.  If anyone has any suggestions as to where it has gone please let the Parish Council know.  Also, before replacing the bin, it would be most helpful if dog owners could let the PC know if this bin was useful when out walking.  Otherwise we should be glad to hear proposals for alternative locations. 

Following a discussion on the financial report it was agreed to make a donation of £1000 from Parish Council funds to the Village Hall Committee.  This was in recognition of the need for urgent repairs to the building fabric and for improvements to the hall facilities and also in recognition of the hard work the committee put into running what is an important asset to the village. 

 If you know of any particular pavements or paths that have become overgrown or otherwise need clearing please let either the Paris Clerk or a Parish Councillor know.   Council regularly send out Rangers to carry out this work but rely on being notified of where the work is needed.

There were no planning applications to consider but it was noted that an appeal has been lodged against the refusal for a single storey dwelling for a farm manager at Whitehouse Farm.   A Parish Councillor attended the appeal hearing held at Long Stratton.

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held at 7.30 on Monday 23 November.                                                                                   

Andrew Major

Friends of St Peter's

Christmas Coffee Evening on 19 December at 7pm at Robbie Dove’s house – 8 High Road.  Everyone is welcome.  

There will be a raffle and a cake stall. The quiz will also be on sale for £1.00 each.  Also available from Pauline Spinlove on 01379 853033 

Announcements

Thank you

Pauline, Adrian & Georgina Spinlove would like to thank everyone for their cards and kind words at the sad time of John’s passing.  Thank you for attending the funeral and also thank you to the Rev Nigel Tuffnell for a caring service and for his support.

John Spinlove

John was born in Harleston and worked for over 40 years as an agricultural engineer for E H Knights and then for Dalgety.  After that he worked as a wood machinist for HLC Wood Pallets in Needham, working until he was 70 years.

John married Pauline in Needham Church and lived his married life in Needham. They would have been married for 48 years this December.  John and Pauline had two children, Adrian & Georgina and one grandchild, Toby.

Roy Elliot  1930-2015

Roy Elliot died in Northamptonshire where he lived with his sister.  Roy lived in Needham for many years and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him especially those who attended the Breakfast Club at St Peter’s.  Roy was involved in very many other village activities such as the Village Hall Committee; he was a Church warden and helped to organise the Flower Festival and Carol singing.  He also hosted Sunday lunches at his home. If there was something going on in Needham you could be certain that Roy would be involved.   We send our condolences to his family.

Village Hall - Letter of Thanks

It’s great to hear that the village hall is a really appreciated local resource. If you’re thinking of having a family event don’t forget the village hall, right here on our doorsteps. The letter below also gives us some lovely memories of times gone by. 

“Dear Jean

I want to thank you for the help and support you gave me at the Family Reunion on 12 September.

My 3 brothers and 6 sisters all went to the school before the Hall became a hall. 3 of us went to Harleston Secondary Modern when it changed in 1951 when 11  year olds went to Secondary Moderns.  If you maths is good that’s 10 children.  We didn’t all live at Boyndie Farm.  Some lived with our grandfather at Cherrytree Farm.  Our uncle lived on the left side at the top of Mill Lane.  The Whurr family has a long association with Needham.  I have traced it back to the early 1800s and I believe a lot longer than that.  My mother played a small part in the purchase of the school for the village.

It was a big surprise for everyone to see the difference it has made.  It’s a wonderful venue for everyone to use.  What is so nice is that you have very piece of equipment anyone would need.

On the 40s and 50s the Village had a shop/PO and cricket team.  I remember village fetes and social nights in the village school which people went to church and Sunday School (not by choice) and also children and adults went round the houses carol singing at Christmas collecting money for the church, of course. As children we spent our time by the river at the Mill or in the sandpit opposite the council houses.  There always seemed to be a policeman in the village ready to correct you or confiscate your catapult.

On 5 November we made our own bonfire from rubbish we collected from houses - paper, clothing and waste oil from Thurlows Garage.  We cut bushes and branches off trees.  On the night we would put potatoes in the ashes.  What was good fun, the boys thought, was making girls jump with bangers.  They weren’t the bangers of today - today they are too powerful.

Although everything was rationed we, as children, enjoyed our life scrounging chewing gum from American servicemen. Also American cigarettes if we could.  Even the adults craved the fags. Also scavenging from the American dumps at Mendham/Weybread.  Some boys had canoes made from the tip/tank of crashed aircraft.”

Jack Whurr

St Peter's Church

1^st Nov     Morning Prayer 11.00am
8^th Nov       Remembrance Service 6.00pm       
15^th Nov    Morning Prayer 11.00am

22^nd Nov    Benefice Holy Communion 10.30am

29^th Nov    Holy Communion 9.30am

6^th Dec       Morning Prayer 11.00am

13^th Dec    Morning Prayer 9.30am

20^th Dec    Carol Service 6.00pm
27^th Dec    Holy Communion 9.30am

Messy Church

St John’s Harleston 5 December at 2:00pm

Christmas Fun Craft Activities for Primary School Aged Children

Remember to bring an adult (free of charge!)

Needham Coffee Morning, Cake & Raffle at The Red Lion

Nov 3^rd & Dec 1st (1^st Tuesday of every month)

Proceeds split between Red Lions charity of their choice and 

the upkeep of St Peter’s church.

St Peter’s Churchyard Tidy up 

Saturday 7^th November at 9.30am

We shall be tidying the church grounds again this year and would welcome assistance again from the merry band of volunteers. Any help would by greatly appreciated.

Rector: Revd Nigel Tuffnell
Tel: 01379 308905 Email: rector@7churches.org.uk
Office: Lucy Elton (Mon - Fri 9am to 1pm)
Tel: 01379 851148 Email: redscole7@gmail.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/redenhall.scole
Twitter - twitter.com7churches@RedScole 

Website – www.7churches.org.uk

Borderhoppa Outings - A Great Day Out!

Borderhoppa has lots going on for our members in November & December including lunches out, visits to garden centres and Christmas Fairs and Markets to visit.  If you or someone you know would like to join us, please call us on 01379 854800.  

Membership is £6 for 6 months or £10 for 12 months, 

outings are individually priced.

November Outings 2015

Mon 2^nd – Dereham - £15

Thurs 12^th – The Range, Norwich & lunch at The Village Inn, Little Melton - £15 (lunch extra)

Mon 16^th – Highways - £14

Sat 21^st Gt. Yarmouth Christmas Fair - £17  

Mon 23^rd – Ely £20                

December Outings 2015

Thurs 3^rd – Lunch at the Chip Inn, Long Stratton & Cherry Lane Garden Centre,  Pulham - £7 (chips extra)

Sun 6^th – Bungay Christmas Street Market - £8

Mon 7^th – Bury St Edmunds - £14

Sat 12^th – Ipswich Christmas Market - £14

Mon 14^th – Xmas Lunch at Jolly Farmers, Forncett St. Peter - £25 includes lunch

Harleston SNT

Another couple of months have passed since we last wrote and we have been busy in and around the area. Since the last article there has been no recorded crime in Needham.  We have responded to five calls within the parish where residents have requested police assistance.

It’s starting to get cold and if you require oil for heating it is probably now that you are thinking about filling up your oil tanks.  With this in mind, just take a couple of minutes to think about the vulnerability of your tank.  Can it be seen from the road?  Can you secure it?  If it has an alarm ensure that it is working.

If you would like any crime prevention advice with regard to your tank please contact us.

If there is any information you would like to see from us on a regular basis please let us know and we will aim to include it.

There have been boundary changes which mean that we will no longer have responsibility for Needham.  In future your Beat Manager will be PC James Stables & his team who will be based in Diss.

To contact Norfolk Constabulary dial 101

Always dial 999 in an emergency

PC Jim Squires & PCSO Pete Williamson

Congratulations!

Keith and Ann Barry celebrated their Golden wedding Anniversary on  30 August with a lunch for family and friends at the Fox & Goose in Fressingfield and a champagne tea at home.  

Congratulations!

Needham Carpet Bowls Club

The Summer League Presentation Quiz Evening was held at Alburgh Village Hall on 25 September, with the majority of clubs in the league being represented.  The "Needham Nudgers" came second in the quiz - well done to them.

The Winter League matches have now started.  On 28 September, we played an away match against Syleham, which Needham won by 3 games to one.  

On 2 October, a home match was played against Occold in the Knock-Out Cup and this resulted in a draw.  The away match will be played at Occold on Wednesday 14 October, which will determine which team will then go through to the next round of the Cup.

Another friendly away match will take place against Pulham Market on Friday 9 October.   

Our Autumn Dinner was held at the Needham Red Lion on Saturday, 5 September.  This was a very enjoyable evening, with good company and a lovely meal.

Our club evenings are held at the Village Hall each Wednesday, starting at 7.30 pm.  All bowling equipment is supplied.

We are a very relaxed, friendly club and new members would be warmly welcomed.  Do come along and give it a try - no previous bowling experience required!

Nudger

Needham Village Christmas Evening

Saturday 12^th December 2015

Mulled wine served from 7.00 pm

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

(Donated by HLC Products)

LICENSED BAR AND CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Book a table and bring your friends

£16.00 per person

Early Booking Essential

(Deadline 5^th December) 

Tickets can be purchased and collected 

from Jean Youell , 77 High Road

Tel No: 854819

November/December Edition

The November/December edition of the Needham Link, edited by Guest Editor Stephen Miller, will appear here on 1 November.

November/December Issue

The next edition of the Link will have Stephen Miller as Guest Editor.  If you would like anything to be included in this edition please send by email to needhamlink@gmail.com or post it through the letter box in Mill Farm Cottage in Mill Lane or the post box at 62/62a High Road.

Needham Parish Council Accounts

Summary of Needham Parish Council Receipts and Payments 2015/2016.
Income	Expenditure
Date	Description	Total	Date	Description	Total	VAT
07 April 2015	South Norfolk Council - Precept & Grant	£1,864.00	11 May 2015	P Freeman - Clerk's Pay & Expenses	£206.79	£0.00
09 September 2015	South Norfolk Council - Precept & Grant	£1,636.00	11 May 2015	HMRC - PAYE	£45.80	£0.00
Total:	£3,500.00	11 May 2015	South Norfolk Council - Emptying Dog Bins	£147.12	£24.52
11 May 2015	Zurich - Insurance Premium	£242.72	£0.00
20 July 2015	P Freeman - Clerk's Pay & Expenses	£199.91	£0.00
20 July 2015	HMRC - PAYE	£45.80	£0.00
20 July 2015	Needham Link - Helen Major	£25.96	£4.32
21 September 2015	P Freeman - Clerk's Pay & Expenses	£204.51	£0.00
21 September 2015	HMRC - PAYE	£45.80	£0.00
21 September 2015	Communicorp	£75.00	£0.00
Total:	£1,239.41	£28.84

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Needham Village BBQ 2015

From the Editor

Firstly, I should like to thank all the Needham villagers who were generous  enough to sponsor me in July’s Ladies Pink Tractor Road Run.  You helped me to raise over £600 for Cancer Research UK.  It was a miserable wet day and by lunchtime all the drivers were soaked to the skin and chilled to the marrow but we were encouraged by the fact that we were doing it for such a worthwhile cause.  So, a big thank you!

This year’s Village BBQ was held on Sunday 16 August.  There was a very good turnout and the newly built permanent barbecue was very successful with Andrew Major being ably assisted by Georgie.  Between them they managed to cook all the beef burgers & sausages and to keep the queue down to a minimum!  The afternoon entertainment was provided  by a very good six piece traditional band called Shipshape. I should like to thank all the members of the Village Hall Management Committee who worked so hard to organise another great village event.  Because of limitations of space the committee is not able to thank everyone who helped by name but would like me to express their gratitude.

The Village Hall Committee would like to hear from anyone who would like to join the committee.  Please contact Celia Snaith  on 01379 851987

Congratulations to Michael & Lisa Massey of the Red Lion on their recent marriage.  On behalf of the villagers of Needham, may I wish you a long and happy future together.

Details of Needham Parish Council’s Receipts & Payments can be seen at www.needhamlink.co.uk

Finally, is there anyone in the village who would like to take on the Editorship of this prestigious publication?  I am coming to the end of my 4th year as Editor and feel that now is the time to give the opportunity to someone else.
At the time of writing two people have volunteered to be guest editors for a couple of editions but we do still need a permanent editor so If you would like information about what being the editor involves, please get in touch either by email needhamlink@gmail.com or by phone 01379 852958.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Helen

Needham Carpet Bowls Club

The AGM was held at Old Buckenham Village Hall where the draw for the Winter League took place.  Our club will be playing against Syleham, Occuld, Kenninghall, Brockdish & Wortwell on a Home/Away basis.  In the knockout cup we have been drawn against Occuld again on a Home/Away basis.

The Summer Presentation & Quiz evening will be held at Alburgh Village Hall On Friday 25 September. 

On 14 August we played a friendly match against Pulham Market.  We won 3 games and lost one game.  It was a very enjoyable evening and we are hoping for a return match in the near future.

You are very welcome to join us at our club evening which are held every Wednesday in the Village Hall starting at 7:30. Bowls is a game for all ages. Fees are £1.50 to include all equipment, tea/coffee and biscuits.

Good bowling & good luck for the 2015/16 season.

Nudger

Borderhoppa

If you are a member of a local not for profit community group you can hire our minibuses for outings. You can go to destinations of your choice, visits to your favourite places, or any place your group would like to visit.

Our requirements are very simple.  You must register with us as a not for profit organisation and tell us what your group does and when and where you would like use of a minibus.

Hire of a bus with a Borderhoppa driver for non-profit making organisations

To hire one of the Borderhoppa buses you must have Group Membership.  The cost of our annual group membership is £15

Hire Fee:      £15 per day

Driver:         £10 per day

Fuel Costs:   £1 per mile

We currently operate 9 minibuses, 6 of which have wheel chair lifts.

If you have a group member who is having transport problems getting to your meetings/social events we can also offer a friendly door to door Dial-a-Ride service with helpful drivers.

If you would like to make a booking or would like more information please call 01379 854800 or visit www.borderhopper.org 

Harleston Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT)

Since the last edition there has been no crime recorded in Needham.

We have responded to five calls within the parish where residents have requested police assistance..

Please be aware that we have had a number of calls about phone scams in the area.  We are being told that people are calling pretending to be from Microsoft or from a mobile phone provider.  They try to convince people to log onto their home computer and then type in a number of given commands.  By doing this you give the caller access to your computer, personal data and even bank details.  STOP and THINK if you get a call of this nature before you agree to do anything. If you have elderly friends or relatives please make them aware of the danger of these type of calls.

If there is any information you would like to see from us on a regular basis please let us know and we will aim to include it.

To contact Norfolk Constabulary dial 101.  Always dial 999 in an emergency.

PC Jim Squires &  PCSO Pete Williamson

Needham Parish Council

The meeting, chaired by Delwyn Snaith in the absence of Andrew Major, was held on 20 July.

The meeting was joined by the District and County Councillors, Jenny & Martin Wilby, 5 members of the public and PC Squires.

The main points of interest were the following highway/footpath matters:

• Damage to Mill Lane as a result of the traffic diversion following the closure of Shotford Bridge has been reported to Suffolk CC.
• Cracks in the road on Harman’s Lane will be reported to the Highways Department.

The date of the next meeting was changed to 21 September 2015

Needham Coronation Village Hall

Help! Your village hall needs you!

As you will appreciate, there are regular jobs that need to be undertaken at the Village Hall during the year.  e.g:
internal painting and decorating
internal maintenance - odd jobs
setting up the hall for events e.g. Christmas Dinner

The Committee members are looking for volunteers from the village community to help them with the above.  We would, therefore, be pleased to hear from anyone who would be willing to take part in the occasional working party to complete various tasks.
We would also like to hear from anyone who can offer specialist skills/equipment/tools and would be willing to provide assistance if the need arose - e.g. electrical & plumbing work.
If you are able to assist or would like further information, please contact either Del or Celia Snaith on 01379 851987

The Village Hall Management Committee would like to thank:

• Diane for organising the teas, coffees and desserts
• Everyone who donated prizes for the raffle and tom bola
• People who donated desserts
• A special thank you from the chef to Georgie for her invaluable help on the BBQ
• Emily for being so helpful all day
• Angela Taylor for helping with the games
• Peter Blake & the Red Lion for their kind donations
• Gary & Mary from ‘Coronation Cottage Plants’ for cutting the grass and providing floral displays near the BBQ - all done at short notice.
• And many other people, too numerous to mention, who gave their time so generously at the BBQ

Grants
I’m pleased to advise that the Committee has been successful in securing grants from The Adnams’ Charity and South Norfolk Council.  These grants will go towards meeting the costs of essential repairs to the Village Hall roof.

Celia Snaith, Village Hall Management Committee

St Peter's Church




6th Sept     Evening Service 6pm

13th  Sept  Morning Prayer 9.30am

20th Sept   Morning Prayer 11.00am
27th Sept   Holy Communion 9.30am

              
4th Oct    Harvest Evening Service 6pm
11th Oct    Morning Prayer 9.30am
18th Oct    Morning Prayer 11.00am
                                    
25th Oct    Holy Communion 9.30am


Messy Church
St Andrew’s Church, Scole, 19th September at 2pm

St John’s, Harleston, 26th September at 2pm
Fun Craft Activities for Primary School Aged Children
Remember to bring an adult! (Free of Charge).



Rector: Revd Nigel Tuffnell 
Tel: 01379 308905    email:rector@7churches.org.uk

Office: Lucy Elton (Mon - Fri 9am to 1pm)
Tel: 01379 851148   email: redscole7@gmail.com

Facebook - facebook.com/redenhall.scole

Twitter -     twitter.com/RedScole

Website -   www.7churches.org.uk


Needham Coffee Morning
Coffee, Cake & Raffle at The Red Lion
Sept 1st & Oct 6th (1st Tuesday of every month)
Proceeds split between The Red Lion’s charity of their choice and the upkeep of St Peter’s church.

John Spinlove

It is with sadness that we report the death on Wednesday 26 August of John Spinlove, husband of Pauline Spinlove.  We send our sincere condolences to Pauline and family.

September/October Edition

The next edition of the Needham Link will be on line from 06:10 on 30 August

Needham Parish Council Receipts & Payments 2015/2016

Summary of Needham Parish Council Receipts and Payments 2015/2016.
Income	Expenditure
Date	Description	Total	Date	Description	Total	VAT
07 April 2015	South Norfolk Council - Precept & Grant	£1,864.00	11 May 2015	P Freeman - Clerk's Pay & Expenses	£206.79	£0.00
Total:	£1,864.00	11 May 2015	HMRC - PAYE	£45.80	£0.00
11 May 2015	South Norfolk Council - Emptying Dog Bins	£147.12	£24.52
11 May 2015	Zurich - Insurance Premium	£242.72	£0.00
20 July 2015	P Freeman - Clerk's Pay & Expenses	£199.91	£0.00
20 July 2015	HMRC - PAYE	£45.80	£0.00
Total:	£888.14	£24.52

Needham Village BBQ - this Sunday!

Sunday 16 August

1:00pm

Bar

Raffle

Tombola

& 

FOOD!