Needham Village Link
September/October 2015
The newsletter for the villagers of Needham
Saturday 29 August 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.
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:
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.
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
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.
Wednesday 26 August 2015
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
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Needham Parish Council Receipts & Payments 2015/2016
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Summary of Needham Parish Council
Receipts and Payments 2015/2016.
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Income
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Expenditure
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Date
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Description
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Total
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Date
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Description
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Total
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VAT
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07 April 2015
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South Norfolk Council - Precept & Grant
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£1,864.00
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11 May 2015
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P Freeman - Clerk's Pay & Expenses
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£206.79
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£0.00
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Total:
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£1,864.00
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11 May 2015
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HMRC - PAYE
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£45.80
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£0.00
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11 May 2015
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South Norfolk Council - Emptying Dog Bins
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£147.12
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£24.52
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11 May 2015
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Zurich - Insurance Premium
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£242.72
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£0.00
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20 July 2015
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P Freeman - Clerk's Pay & Expenses
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£199.91
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£0.00
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20 July 2015
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HMRC - PAYE
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£45.80
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£0.00
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Total:
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£888.14
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£24.52
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Thursday 13 August 2015
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