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.
Saturday, 25 January 2014
Red Lion Coffee Morning
The next coffee morning at the Red Lion will be on Tuesday 4 February from 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee, cakes, company & great raffle prizes!
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
As well as be-friending the Needham Link on Facebook you can follow the Needham Link on twitter.
@needham_link
Saturday, 18 January 2014
Happy Birthday
Ellen White would like to thank all the kind people of Needham who sent such lovely cards, flowers and gifts for her 90th birthday. They were such lovely surprises and greatly appreciated.
Happy Birthday to Mrs White from the Needham Link.
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Needham Village Link
January/February 2014
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The newsletter for the villagers of Needham
From the Editor
Our Environment Correspondent recently went on an outing to the Suffolk recycling facility in Great Blakenham and was very impressed with the range of materials that can be recycled if you happen to live in Suffolk. She wrote to South Norfolk to enquire why we were not offered the same facilities in our area. I thought you might be interested in the reply from the South Norfolk Waste & Environmental Management Officer which is printed in part.
The Christmas Dinner in the Village Hall on 15 December was a great success. I had hoped to include a page of photographs but unfortunately due to unforeseen difficulties beyond my control that has not been possible - so apologies to those people who were looking forward to seeing themselves in the Link!
Thank you to all who have contributed to this edition of The Link. Your contributions are very welcome so if anyone else would like to write an article please don’t hesitate! You can either post them through my letter box at Mill Farm Cottage or email them to needhamlink@gmail.com
Don’t forget to keep an eye on www.needhamlink.co.uk for any up to date news before the next edition of The Link.
Helen
Anyone For Faster Broadband?
There has been some debate over obtaining a better Broad Band in local communities with the possibility of the use of a tall building or church tower. However, before considering the use of St Peter's Tower we would need at least 25 people to register an interest prior to making contact with WiSpire. Should you be interested please let me have your details to collate and to pass on and also inform the Diocese of Norwich.
G Miller 44 High Rd
For information regarding WiSpire contact Robert George 0841 800026 www.wispire.co.uk
AND
Our grateful thanks to those volunteers who turned out to tidy up the churchyard on Saturday 9th and also to Robi who fed us with a splendid spread to keep us going .
...AND NOT FORGETTING
Lenny for keeping the grass cut at the Church and also Dennis for cutting grass at the Village Hall. They always look well cared for which is good for the village and people visiting both venues. Thank you Lenny & Dennis.
Needham Village Christmas Meal
The Needham Village Hall Christmas Meal on 15 December was a great success. Sixty-four people enjoyed a delicious, traditional meal cooked by John Groom. Congratulations to Keith & Ann Barry of Needham who won the very generous luxury Christmas Hamper kindly donated by HLC Wood Products. £141 was raised by the raffle and a £32 profit was made on the bar.
Thank you to HLC and to all the other people who donated raffle prizes and to those who worked so hard to make the evening enjoyable.
An especial thanks to Diane & Gordon who put away the tables and cleaned the Hall and kitchen after the event.
Needham Carpet Bowls Club
Our first report for 2014.
On 8 November we played the return Knock-Out Cup match against Wortwell. This match was drawn but as we had lost all away matches we are out of the cup. Due to illness our away League match against Garboldisham had to be postponed until the New Year. We only won one game against Syleham who won 3 games.
Our annual dinner will be held at Needham Red Lion on Saturday 25 January.
Our 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.
Nudger
Needham Village Hall
VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Contact Numbers:
Steve Neaves (Chairman) - 852214
George Miller (Vice Chairman) - 852059
John Morrish (Treasurer) - 851171
Secretary TBC
Jean Youell (Lettings) - 854819
Pauline Spinlove - 853033
Harold Jefferson - 853196
Helen Walker - 853731
Denis Tavner - 854108
Andrew Major - 852958
Rev Clive Hudson - 853284
UPGRADED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM
USEFUL DATES
Monday Pilates 7:00 - 9:00 Rachel Baynes 07932 697129
Tuesday Whist Drive 7:30 Liz Eastaugh 01379 852583
Tuesday (3rd in month) Wine & Social Club Brenda Hider 01379 668158
Wednesday Art Group 1:30 - 4:00 Jenny Crisp 01379 608116
Wednesday Carpet Bowls Club 7:30 Jean Youell 01379 854819
Thursday (2nd in month) Craft Group 10:00 - 2:00 Lyn Batey
Thursday Library 2:00 - 4:00 Pauline Spinlove 01379 853033
Thursday Martial Arts 6:30 - 9:00 Adrian Poulter 01379 853894
Contact Numbers:
George Miller (Vice Chairman) - 852059
John Morrish (Treasurer) - 851171
Secretary TBC
Jean Youell (Lettings) - 854819
Pauline Spinlove - 853033
Harold Jefferson - 853196
Helen Walker - 853731
Denis Tavner - 854108
Andrew Major - 852958
Rev Clive Hudson - 853284
UPGRADED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM
The Village Hall Committee is pleased to announce that we have upgraded the central heating system in the hall. The main hall and annexe can now be heated independently. This means the annexe especially has much more responsive & effective heating to ensure your time in the hall is more comfortable. Hopefully, fuel costs will also be reduced.
USEFUL DATES
Monday Pilates 7:00 - 9:00 Rachel Baynes 07932 697129
Tuesday Whist Drive 7:30 Liz Eastaugh 01379 852583
Tuesday (3rd in month) Wine & Social Club Brenda Hider 01379 668158
Wednesday Art Group 1:30 - 4:00 Jenny Crisp 01379 608116
Wednesday Carpet Bowls Club 7:30 Jean Youell 01379 854819
Thursday (2nd in month) Craft Group 10:00 - 2:00 Lyn Batey
Thursday Library 2:00 - 4:00 Pauline Spinlove 01379 853033
Thursday Martial Arts 6:30 - 9:00 Adrian Poulter 01379 853894
Parish Council News
The Last meeting for 2013 of Needham Parish Council was held on Monday 2 December when it was reported that there are still two casual vacancies. This means that the Parish Council is free to co-opt any resident of the Parish who is willing to become a Parish Councillor.
The Parish Council meetings, which are generally quite short, are held every two months at 7:30pm on the third Monday of that month. As well as being able to pursue matters of concern with the Local, County and Highway Authorities, the Parish Council is consulted on such matters as local planning applications. Anyone who is interested in becoming a Parish Councillor or would like to find out more is welcome to contact the Chairman or any other Parish Councillor
The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall on 13 January. This will be an important meeting as it is when the precept, which is the money the Council receives through the Council Tax, is set.
Andrew Major, Chairman
Climatological Data for the Area
I thought that January 2013 was cold but on looking through Rev C Mather’s ‘Notes on Needham’ I came across the following weather data. It seems that -12.6ºC was relatively mild! However, I think that the maximum temperature in 2013 will have beaten that of 1948.
- Maximum Wind Gust: 98mph recorded on 16.03.1947
- Highest Recorded Temperature: 34ºC (93.2ºF) on 28.07.1948
- Lowest Recorded Temperature: -15.4ºC (4.28ºF) on 23.01.1963
- Ground Frost: -19ºC (2,2ºF) on 17.01.1940 & 02.02.1956
January 2013
In Memoriam
In memory of the passing of Harry Peters, long term Needham resident and artist of repute.
I purchased a beautiful painting viewed from the South Bank of the River Thames, depicting the upper pool of the Thames, famous Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the Traitors’ Gate, the last view of many who were incarcerated in its dungeons.
Portrayed was a tug punching up the busy Thames just as the flood tide begins to ebb whilst overhead flew an iconic Battle of Britain Spitfire “flown by the few and owed so much by the many.”*
This cementation of ancient and modern provoked memories when, as a Thames Lighterman, I plied my trade and worked the Upper Pool many times. The aircraft roundels reminded me of my time in the Royal Air Force in which both Harry and I served.
This perspective influenced my purchase.
*with apologies to Sir Winston Churchill
Derek Buttle
Recycling
A letter from South Norfolk
Thank you for your query regarding the disparity in recycling services between Norfolk and Suffolk. I understand that it can be frustrating where different authorities are providing varying services.
The reason for the current limited range of recyclable materials collected in Norfolk is due to the treatment/facility contract currently in place. This contract (when signed in 2004) was initially very modern and provided an excellent range of recycling options. This initially focused on providing sorting procedures for materials to enable them to be sorted to a high level and to ensure that there was a consistent demand for the end-materials.
This contract is now nearing an end and the markets and demand for a wider range of recyclable materials have now increased making it viable for new treatment/sorting facility contracts to encompass a wider range of materials. As a result Norfolk are currently procuring a new contract which should enable the treatment of wider range of materials by mid 2014. This will look to include all current materials plus other moulded plastic packaging (yoghurts, containers), cartons and glass.
We look forward to being able to offer you a wider kerbside recycling range in the very near future.
Joseph Webb: Waste & Environmental Management Officer
Recycling Facts & Figures
- Each year one person gets through 90 drinks cans, 70 food cans, 107 bottles & jars & 45kg of plastic
- Plastic stays buried in the ground for at least 500 years before it finally rots
- We use 12.5 million tonnes of paper & card every year in the UK. In 2006 8 million tonnes of household paper was collected in the UK for recycling
- Recycled paper is also re-engineered into powder or long fibres for loft insulation, paints and road surfaces. It’s also used for airport runways and Formula One racetracks!
- Recycled plastic is made into a wide variety of products including fleece fabric, compost bins, furniture, flooring and rubbish bags. It takes 25 fizzy drink bottles to make an adult’s fleece jacket.
- Every tin and can is 100% recyclable and can be used to make products like bicycles, fridges, washing machines, aeroplanes and, of course, new cans.
- Needham has its own bottle bank which raises money for the Village Hall.
Environment Correspondent
Red Lion Coffee Mornings
The monthly coffee morning was held at the Red Lion on Tuesday 3 December. There was a very impressive turnout for this charity event at which £69.00 was raised with £34.50 going to St Peter’s Church and £34.50 to the Stroke Charity. At the November coffee morning £40 was raised which will be shared between Needham Village Hall and St Peter’s Church.
We would like to thank everybody who has been attending and supporting the coffee mornings. We would be grateful for raffle prizes or cakes or biscuits that anyone would like to contribute. They can be brought along on the day.
The next coffee morning will be held on Tuesday 7th January from 10-00 am to 12-00 noon at the Red Lion.
Angie Morrish
Planning Ahead
Perhaps you missed 'Why pay at all ?' last time ?
Anyway, this is part 2 entitled:
'If paying for long term care can't be avoided, who should have to do it ?’
The crux of the matter is whether the NHS should pay, or your parents. Should they have to find the money from savings or by selling their house, or should the NHS be responsible ?
Of course, you don't want it to be your parents, because that sees your inheritance more or less confiscated and at £30,000 a year it doesn't take long before the money's completely gone. However, local authorities are very good at making sure that the buck stops with your parents for the payments; they go through the decision making process involved all the time, probably several times every day. They and their professional colleagues are experts at it, and crucially, they are the ones who take the decisions as to who should pay. Does this sound like a level playing field to you? I thought not.
Of course, you can put your point of view forward but you are in a distinct minority in this situation. The state decides who should pay but their decision making process is often flawed in their favour, which is what you would expect. They can easily misinterpret national guidelines to give you the answer you don't want to hear.
You can appeal against their decision, but on what grounds ? Don't get frustrated and angry about it though; before you start, it makes sense to take some (fixed fee) legal advice from experts who know at least as much about the process as the other side, and can help you to maximise the chances of an appeal being decided in your favour. Many thousands of pounds rest on the decisions taken and if it goes the wrong way for you the outcome is likely to be horrendous for your inheritance.
Philip Martin
Pilates
Ever thought of trying Pilates – but not sure what it involves?
Pilates is essentially a mind-body technique that emphasises the importance of beginning movement from a central core of stability.
Pilates re-trains the body to work efficiently with minimal effort. Stamina and co-ordination are improved as the body comes into perfect balance and alignment. The immune system is stimulated whilst breathing control promotes relaxation and the level of general health very often increases.
Research has shown that specific retraining of core muscles can reduce the recurrence rate of low back pain by up to 50%. An integral part of therapeutic rehabilitation following low back pain is retraining correct activation of core muscles - pilates exercises achieve exactly this. The repertoire of pilates exercises includes techniques to improve spinal mobility plus the flexibility of key trunk, upper and lower limb muscle groups promoting body awareness and postural control. It can be useful to assist in management of long term conditions such as osteoarthritis and improving bone density as well as forming part of a rehabilitation program following injury or promoting efficiency of movement for optimal sports performance.
Pilates classes for beginners and intermediates take place every Monday evening at Needham Village Hall.
They are run by Chartered Physiotherapist Rachel Baynes who keeps a close eye on participants and adapts exercises according to individual needs within the class.
For further information please contact Rachel on 07932 697129
Pilates is essentially a mind-body technique that emphasises the importance of beginning movement from a central core of stability.
Pilates re-trains the body to work efficiently with minimal effort. Stamina and co-ordination are improved as the body comes into perfect balance and alignment. The immune system is stimulated whilst breathing control promotes relaxation and the level of general health very often increases.
Research has shown that specific retraining of core muscles can reduce the recurrence rate of low back pain by up to 50%. An integral part of therapeutic rehabilitation following low back pain is retraining correct activation of core muscles - pilates exercises achieve exactly this. The repertoire of pilates exercises includes techniques to improve spinal mobility plus the flexibility of key trunk, upper and lower limb muscle groups promoting body awareness and postural control. It can be useful to assist in management of long term conditions such as osteoarthritis and improving bone density as well as forming part of a rehabilitation program following injury or promoting efficiency of movement for optimal sports performance.
Pilates classes for beginners and intermediates take place every Monday evening at Needham Village Hall.
They are run by Chartered Physiotherapist Rachel Baynes who keeps a close eye on participants and adapts exercises according to individual needs within the class.
For further information please contact Rachel on 07932 697129
St Peter's Church
JANUARY
Sunday 5th 6pm Evening Service
with FOODBANK Collection
Sunday 12th 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 19th 11am Morning prayer
Sunday 26th 11am Holy Communion
FEBRUARY
Sunday 2nd 6pm Evening Service
with FOODBANK Collection
Sunday 9th 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 16th 11am Morning Prayer
Sunday 23rd 6pm Holy Communion
Sunday, 29 December 2013
January/February 2014 Edition
The next edition of The Needham Link will be with you after MIDNIGHT on 1st January 2014!
Meanwhile, a Happy New Year to all readers!
Friday, 13 December 2013
Season's Greetings
"We would like to wish everyone in Needham who we normally send cards to during the festive season a very Merry Christmas. I am unable to write cards this year as I have my wrist in plaster due to a fall I had last month. Thanks to everyone for their cards and get well wishes."
Ralph & Gill Powell
Monday, 9 December 2013
Deadline
The deadline for copy to be included in the January/February edition of The Link is Monday 16th December - don't miss it!
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Needham Parish Council
The Parish Council will be meeting at Needham Village Hall on Monday 2 December at 7:30pm. Everybody welcome!
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Christmas Dinner - Stop Press- SOLD OUT!
Tickets for the Needham Village Christmas Dinner are selling fast so to make sure you're not disappointed order your tickets NOW!
Tickets available from Jean Youell, Helen Walker or needhamlink@gmail.com
Anyone for better Broadband?
There has been some debate over obtaining a better Broadband in local communities with the possibility of the use of a tall building or church tower. However, before considering the use of St Peter's Tower we would need at least 25 people to register an interest prior to making contact with WiSpire. Should you be interested please let George Miller (44 High Road) have your details to collate and to pass on and also inform the Diocese of Norwich.For information regarding WiSpire contact Robert George 0841 800026 www.wispire.co.uk
Monday, 28 October 2013
Hello/Goodbye
Hello
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Needham to Ben & Jenny Wick and Genevieve Bridgeman who have recently moved into the village. We hope they will enjoy living in Needham and we look forward to seeing them at Village events.
and...
Goodbye
Farewell to Caroline Dear & Karen Smith who have moved away from Needham. During their years in the village Caroline was a key member of the Village Hall Committee and Karen served on the Parish Council. On your behalf, I’d like to thank them for all their hard work especially for the Jubilee celebrations in 2012.
Christmas Trees
Sue Elsden at White House Farm is selling Christmas trees again this year. They will will be available as usual at White House Farm from Saturday 30th Nov everyday from 9am to 5pm. They are all locally grown and there will be the usual selection of Norway Spruce, Nordmann and Blue Spruce in various sizes from 3ft to 13ft and smaller potted trees. Plain or decorated wreaths will also be on sale.
Free delivery in Needham. If you have any special requests please contact Sue Elsden on 01379 853290 or 07891869120 or sueelsdenoffice@yahoo.co.uk
Letters to the Editor
Why should anyone be concerned about the church closing! It seems that religion has caused more hatred and death in the world for what it is worth. Perhaps it’s the Friends of St Peter`s who are concerned more than most. When it does close, why not convert the church into flats and the Friends can all move in together and get some return for their money? Please don't ask people to attend church.
A very unconcerned resident
(name and address provided)
How lucky Needham is to have a "Motoring Correspondent". Shame no one knows who he is!! It wasn’t until I drove pass SAM that I realised what the dial in my car was for. I have been driving a car for many years with a speedometer, so thanks SAM . Like SAM it tells me what speed I am travelling at, so thanks SAM. The sad thing is that looking at SAM I nearly crashed into an oncoming car, so thanks SAM. Perhaps they could invent a WET SAM to tell us when it’s raining or a SNOW SAM to remind us that it’s winter, so thanks SAM.
Unknown Correspondent
(name and address provided)
The Editor is not responsible for the content of letters which may be edited. If you would like to reply to these letters or have comments on other matters please send letters to needhamlink@gmail.com or post them through the door of Mill Farm Cottage.
Village Hall Committee
The last edition of the Link contained a request to let us know if anyone in the village would be interested in joining a group to help restore and run the children’s play area. Unfortunately, we received no response and it was therefore resolved at the October committee meeting to dismantle the existing play area. However, action will be held off until after the November meeting.
Needham Village Parish Council
At the Parish Council meeting held on 23rd September it was announced that both Paul Bird and Karen Smith had stepped down as Parish Councillors. This means there are now two Casual Vacancies on the Parish Council.
A Casual Vacancy means that we are now able to co-opt new Councillors. To qualify to be a Parish Councillor it is necessary to be an elector in Needham, or hold property in the village.
The Parish Council meets every two months. We are able to assist residents maintain a link with the work of both South Norfolk District Council and also with Norfolk Council on wider issues such as highway maintenance. In both these areas we enjoy the significant support of our District and County Councillors.
We would welcome any resident who cares for the running of our community and would be interested in joining the Parish Council to contact either myself, telephone 852958, or the Parish Clerk Philip Freeman, telephone number 783203.
We are extremely grateful to Karen, who has moved out of the village, and to Paul who, for several years filled the role of Chairman, for the support they have given to the Parish.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Monday 2 December at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend and to raise any issues at the public forum.
A full list of the members of the Parish Council is available on www.needhamlink.co.uk or on the Village notice board.
Andrew Major, Chairman
Local Radio for Harleston (& Needham?)
Harleston and the surrounding villages could have their own local radio station! As a result, residents will be involved and entertained, and Harleston and other nearby Waveney Valley businesses will have a new, cost effective and highly-focussed advertising medium. With the support of the ‘Harleston’s Future’ partnership, Park Radio have agreed to include Harleston and its environs in their imminent licence application, provided it can be proved viable.
If you want to find out more about Park Radio, email chris.moyse@parkradio.co.uk or visit the Park Radio web site at www.parkradio.co.uk .
Because of limited space it has not been possible to print the whole article but the full version of this report can be read at www.needhamlink.co.uk
Needham Carpet Bowls Club
Our friendly match played at home against Cratfield was won by a few shots and a very enjoyable evening was had by all.
The Winter League has now started and we have played an away match against Kenninghall. Although we won one game and drew one game, Kenninghall were the eventual winners.
On 1 October a team of five players from our club competed in the knock-out cup at Wortwell. Unfortunately Needham lost all our games.
On 11 October seven club members attended the Summer League Presentation & Quiz Evening held at Alburgh Village Hall. This too was a very enjoyable evening.
Unfortunately, one of our long time members has decided to leave the club.
Our club evenings are held at Needham Village Hall every Wednesday evening beginning at 7:30pm. New members are very welcome so do come along and join us. Membership is £2 per year. Fees are £1.50 and all equipment is provided. Tea / coffee and biscuits are included in the fees.
Nudger
News from the Red Lion
Sue Massey is proposing to restart the Village coffee mornings at the Red Lion on the first
Tuesday of each month, the first being Tuesday 5 November. Sue would like to invite everyone from Needham & Brockdish to come for coffee and a chat from 10:00am to 12 noon. Please drop in - bring a friend. Cakes which can be used for a raffle prize or sold to boost takings are very welcome!
The Christmas menus are now available and booking is essential (01379 853930). The Red Lion will be open for Christmas Day lunch and also, this year, on Boxing day.
Don’t forget, the petanque pitch is available to all - just phone 853930
Quiz Night
Social Correspondent
Macmillan Coffee Mornings
The coffee morning held in aid of the Macmillan charity held at the Red Lion was a great success. £360 was raised. Thanks are due to the Massey family and all the ladies who baked the cakes.
Friends of St Peter's
The Friends of St Peter’s are holding a Christmas Coffee Evening at Robi Doves - 8 High Road Needham on 29 November starting at 7pm. There will be a raffle and a cake stall. David’s popular Quiz Papers will be on sale for £1 each with the closing date 31 January 2014. Please return entries to Pauline Spinlove at 119 Grove Cottage Needham 1P209LG. Contact Pauline if you would like an entry form. The first Prize is a bottle of wine. Hope you enjoy doing it over the Christmas/New Year Holidays.
Pauline Spinlove
stop press - date for your diary
Please note that the date of the Churchyard tidy-up is Saturday 9 November from 9:30am to 12:30pm. George Miller
St Peter's Church Services
NOVEMBER
Sunday 3rd 6pm Evening prayer
with FOODBANK collection
Sunday 10th 6pm Remembrance Service
(Remembrance Sunday)
Sunday 17th 11am Morning prayer
Sunday 24th 11am Holy Communion
DECEMBER
Sunday 1st 6pm Advent Carol Service with a Difference
and FOODBANK collection
Sunday 8th 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 15th 11am Morning Prayer
Sunday 22nd 6pm Carol Service
Tuesday 24th 4pm Crib Service (Christmas Eve)
Wednesday 25th 11am Children’s/Informal Service
(Christmas Day)
Sunday 29th 10.30am Benefice Communion at St. Peter’s
Harleston's Special Attractions
Harleston may be a small town but it has big ambitions and is determined to buck the trend of failing High Streets. The latest manifestation of this is a new Harleston Shop Guide, which spotlights fifty-five independent businesses offering everything from antiques and auto parts to Zumba classes and Zanussi dishwashers.
‘The point we are trying to make’ comments Sue Smith of ‘Home Comforts’, who co-ordinated the guide with her colleagues Rachel Smith and Cindy Debenham, ‘is that people don’t have to trek to Norwich or Ipswich to get what they want, it’s all here in Harleston. Unlike buying on-line you can see the quality of an item, get advice from experienced staff and have an enjoyable experience. I think that is worth a lot.’
The team from ‘Home Comforts’ got a lot of support from the local shopkeepers and other businesses. The guide was designed for free by Carly Newton and Kieran Robinson from Pen & Paper* as a gesture of goodwill.
‘Harleston has a special appeal because it has more independent shops than any other Norfolk market town. And it still has free parking’ adds Meryl Harding of local chocolatier’s Just Truffles, and chair of the newly established Harleston events sub-committee, part of the ‘Harleston’s Future’ partnership and the town’s new Town Team. ‘Add to that the 200+ listed historic buildings, a lively weekly Wednesday market, monthly Farmers’ Market and masses of great cafes, pubs and restaurants – and what is there not to love about the place?’
In the wake of a recent packed town meeting to consider how to ensure Harleston’s continuing prosperity, four new working groups have been set up to move things forward under the banner of ‘Harleston’s Future’.
Chairman Paul Stephen commented ‘There are such exciting plans for the town being developed. We want to exploit the strengths of Harleston. We want to help businesses to thrive, ensure visitors have a really good experience and local residents feel part of a happy and lively community.’
‘Harleston’s Future’ is a partnership project, run by the Harleston Town Team, to ensure the continued prosperity and well-being of Harleston, for the benefit of local businesses, the local economy, residents and visitors. Find us on Facebook or @HarlestonFuture on Twitter. Copies of the Harleston Shopping Guide are available from ‘Home Comforts’ – 01379 853419
For more information please contact:
Sue Smith Tel: 01379 853419 Nicky Stainton Tel: 07747620386
Meryl Harding Tel: 01379 851933 Paul Stephen Tel: 0786-7531817
* now, unfortunately, closed
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