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Saturday 27 June 2015




Needham Village Link

July/August 2015


The newsletter for the villagers of Needham


From the Editor

Once again I am taking part in the Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run and once again I’m making an appeal for sponsorship!  This will be my third run and the previous two runs have shown how generous people can be in making donations to Cancer Research UK.  I hope that you can be as generous this year and visit my JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/Helen-Major2/  As many of you know this is a terrific local event and is made very special by the crowds of people lining the route, even in the rain last year. I look forward to seeing lots of Needham folk on the way round! As Shotford Bridge is closed, there will be a different  route this year.

A date for your diary: the annual Village Barbecue will take place on Sunday 16 August starting at 1:00pm in the grounds of the Village Hall.  It’s a great opportunity to get together with other villagers and enjoy some tasty BBQ food.  

The Village Hall is a well used amenity.  There is a timetable of events in this edition.  If you would like to book it for a private event please get in touch with the bookings coordinator, Jean Youell on 01379 854819.

We were concerned to learn that one of the Link’s regular contributors, Derek Buttle, was in hospital but pleased to report that he is now back home.  We hope you continue to gain in strength, Derek.

Congratulations to Keith & Ann Barry on their very significant wedding anniversary in August.

Your contributions to the Link are welcome. If you have any information about forthcoming events in Needham I should be pleased to include it. You can either email needhamlink@gmail.com or pop it through my letter box at Mill Farm Cottage. 

Helen

Summer BBQ

Needham Coronation Village Hall 




Sunday 16 August
1:00pm
Bar
Raffle
Tombola




Donations for the Raffle and Tombola would be much appreciated.  
These can be left with Jean Youell at 77 High Rd
Tel No: 01379 854819

Summer Recipe

Grilled Peaches


  • 4 large ripe peaches
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar





Method

  1. Cut peaches along the seam all the way around and twist the halves off the stone.  Heat the grill to high.
  2. Sprinkle the cut surfaces of the peach halves with a layer of sugar and place on a baking tray, cut side up.
  3. Place the peaches under the grill for 3-4 minutes or until the sugar starts to caramelise.
  4. Serve with vanilla ice cream, crème fraîche or Greek yoghurt.

Cookery Editor


Village Hall Bookings

The following groups currently hire the Village Hall on a weekly or monthly basis.  If you would like to join a group or learn more about any of these activities please contact the group leader on the telephone number given.

Monday:                         Pilates                       7:00 - 9:00pm     Rachel Baynes     (07932 697129)
Tuesday:                        Whist Drive               7:30-  9:30pm     Liz Easthaugh      (01379 852583)
3rd Tues of month:        Wine Guild                7:30 - 9:30pm     Brenda Hider        (01379 668158)
(except
June/July/August)
Wednesday:                   Art Group                   1:30 - 4:00pm     Jenny Crisp           (01379 608116)
Wednesday:                   Carpet Bowls Club     7:30 - 9:30pm     Jean Youell           (01379 854819)
2nd Thurs of month:     Ladies' Craft Group   10:00 - 3:00pm    Lyn Batey             (01379 668301)
Thursday:                      Lending Library          2:00 - 4:00pm    Pauline Spinlove   (01379 853033)
Thursday:                      Martial Arts                 6:30 - 9:00pm    Adrian Poulter      (01379 853894)




Needham Parish Council

The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place in the meeting room in the Village Hall on Monday 20 July at 7:30pm.  The public is invited.  As usual the agenda will be posted in the village notice boards.

Needham Carpet Bowls Club

The winners of the Club Competitions are:
Ladies Singles:   Celia Snaith
Gents Singles:    Dennis Taylor
Pairs:                  Harold Jefferson & Dennis Taylor

Eight members attended the Annual WinterLeague Presentation & Social Evening at Shelfhanger village hall.  It was a very enjoyable evening.

On 29 May we played a friendly match against Pulham Market.  The return match was held on 26 June.

The AGM of the South Norfolk Carpet Bowls Federation will be held on Wednesday 8 July at Old Buckenham Village Hall.  Two members from our club will be attending.  The draw for the Winter League 2015/2016 will take place at this meeting.

New members are very welcome to join us at our weekly club evenings which are held in the Village Hall every Wednesday at 7:30pm  Fees, which are only £1.50, include tea/coffee and biscuits.  All equipment is supplied.

Nudger


Do you fancy a Curry?

The Old King’s Head Spice Road Curry Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month.  The next one which features curries from South East Asia is on 1 July followed by 5 August.  Phone for details: 01379 668843  I have it on good authority that  the curry is delicious!

Gardening in July

Flower garden


  • Cut back lupins and delphiniums that have finished flowering to encourage a second flush later in the season
  • Continue to deadhead the flower border on a regular basis as this will also encourage more flowers later on.
  • Don’t forget to feed all the flower borders and containers every two weeks.  Containers may need watering as much as twice a day in very hot weather.
  • Keep up with the weeding otherwise the weeds will take moisture and nutrients meant for your flowers..
  • Take time out to sit in your garden and enjoy!


Lawn


  • Keep mowing regularly unless there is a drought.  Leave the clippings on the lawn to act as a mulch in hot weather. Do not feed the grass.
  • Set the mower blade slightly higher than before so that if it becomes very hot the grass will not dry out as much.
  • Only water any recently sown grass or new turf.  If an existing lawn does go brown it will recover after the first rains.


Gardening  Editor






 

Harleston Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT)

Another month has gone by since we last wrote in your magazine.  We have been busy in and around the area.

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

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

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.

PC Jim Squires & PCSO Pete Williamson

In memory of Mary Howlett

Mary started her working life as a domestic servant for a prominent family. She was paid 2s6d per week. However she couldn’t spend her earnings as her only half day was Sunday when the shops were closed.  Mary was conscripted in the war to work in a munitions factory filling bomb and shell cases with explosives.  She worked in a ‘clean area’ where no metal was allowed but one unfortunate person was killed after forgetting a safety pin on her clothes which caused an explosion.  Mary was knocked to the ground by the blast. 

My wife, Sheila, and I were able to help Mary when her husband, Lennie, collapsed and died of a heart attack.  Mary repaid me some time later after my accident when I wasn’t allowed to walk on my own as my brain had become rather scrambled.  She chaperoned me and was always diligent and kind. 

Derek Buttle

Derek would like to thank the community minded people who deliver the Link in the Village.  He also is appreciative of the Link itself.                        
Thank you Derek!




St Peter's Church

 5 July    Evening Service          6:00 pm
12 July   Holy Communion      11:00 am
19 July   Morning Prayer          11:00 am
26 July   Holy Communion      11:00 am

 2 Aug   Evening Service           6:00 pm
 9 Aug   Morning Prayer            9:30 am
16 Aug  Morning Prayer           11:00 am
23 Aug  Holy Communion         9:30 am
30 Aug  Benefice Holy Communion at Brockdish Church - 10:30 am)

* Please note the change of service pattern and times from August onwards.

Money donated in memory of the Reverend Clive Hudson has been used to buy a bookcase for St Peter’s.  A dedication service for it is to be announced.
Gill Powell


Needham Coffee Morning

Coffee, Cake & Raffle at The Red Lion
7 July and 4 August (First Tuesday of the month)
Proceeds are split between the Red Lion’s charity of choice and the upkeep of St Peter’s Church. The cakes are yummy!


Friends of St Peter's…..

…have held their AGM.  Subscriptions which will be kept at £5 are now due.  Thank you to those who have paid.  Subscriptions can be paid to  the treasurer, Olive Hudson: Tel 01379853284 or to Pauline Spinlove: Tel 01379853033
The next meeting will be on 7 October at George and Sylvia Miller’s house.

Pauline Spinlove

Thursday 25 June 2015

July/August Edition

The July/August edition will be online on 27 June.

Save the Date!

Needham Coronation Village Hall 




Sunday 16 August
1:00pm
Bar
Raffle
Tombola



Donations for the Raffle & Tombola would be much appreciated.  These can be left with Jean Youell at
77 High Road
Tel: 01379 854819

Friday 19 June 2015

July/August Edition

The July/August edition of the Needham Link is almost ready for printing.  Look out for details of the annual Needham Village BBQ.