HARLESTON

Issue 232

GRAPEVINE July 2017 local news for local people

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Copy Date for August Issue

10th July (Noon)

‘Through The Garden Gate’ Near perfect weather graced Harleston’s Open Gardens weekend of 3rd and 4th June and visitors streamed through the open garden gates. It was a great weekend, thoroughly enjoyed by visitors and garden owners alike. The town centre was alive with friend and family groups planning their route via the trail maps, and deciding whether to take the hop-on, hop-off vintage bus to the

further-out addresses, or whether to take Shanks’s pony! So busy was the event that additional maps/tickets were printed on the Saturday afternoon courtesy of Kieron Robinson, Harleston’s stationer extraordinaire.

‘Through The Garden Gate’ was organised by the Events Team at Harleston’s Future, and Harleston Garden Club. Nicky Stainton, Chair of the Events Group said they were happy to have worked with the Garden Club to create the successful event, and appreciated the “fantastic support from club members and all the garden hosts who welcomed visitors most warmly and went to such trouble to ensure their gardens looked attractive. The feedback from visitors”, she said “was enthusiastic, and it will have added to Harleston’s reputation as a place worth visiting.” Nicky herself counted 250 visitors through her garden and studio on the Saturday alone and reckons most of the 25 gardens received between 170 and 250 visitors each day – just what had been hoped for. “We had 402 visitors altogether through our gate – incredible!” said Carol Wiles.

Lesley and David Rock thought the weekend had been as fascinating and fun for garden hosts as it was for visitors. “You had no idea from minute to minute who would come next through your gate or across your drive! It might have been a friend or local acquaintance: someone from one of our county towns or further afield – even overseas; or a cycling or walking group taking a breather. We met no end of interesting people and enjoyed some great conversations.”

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Harleston Cinema Presents

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Harleston Cinema presents

Hidden Figures (PG) Putting a man on the moon is one of humanity’s greatest achievements, but the women who played a part in getting him there have gone unsung. This is the incredible true story of three brilliant African-American women – experts in mathematics, physics and engineering - who made possible the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. A heart-warming celebration of their crucial contributions.

Thursday 27th

July at 2pm and 7.30pm

(doors open half an hour before)

Masonic Rooms, Harleston

Seats £4, book at Harleston Information Plus, 01379 851917

Refreshments available at the interval.

Bar also available at the evening screening.

Please note there is no film in August, we will resume in September. If you would like to receive monthly updates on the films and a chance to choose next season’s films, please email harlestonfilms@outlook.com, and you will be added to the mailing list.

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Harleston & District Dementia Friendly Community

Harleston & District Dementia Café & Support Group

Don’t forget that our café and support group is open on the 3

rd Thursday of every month at the Swift Piano Bar at the

Swan Hotel, Harleston, 2pm - 4pm with our next session on Thursday 20

th July.

This month our café is kindly sponsored by The Harleston Grapevine.

As well as our usual soothing hand massages and nail care, this month we have a ‘Sing-a-long with Darrin’. We also provide other stimulating activities, refreshments and cakes; fully supported by our volunteers. Please be assured of a very warm, friendly welcome to everyone.

Open Gardens Tombola

On Saturday 3rd

June we held a tombola stall at Malthouse Court in conjunction with the Harleston Open Gardens weekend, which was a great success; meeting many visitors throughout the day. We raised a total of £109 to put towards our dementia café. We are extremely grateful to the following businesses for their support: D.A. Browne Butchers, Daisy & Co., Fig & Roses, Robinson’s Stationers, Harleston Market Fruit & Veg Stall, Denny’s, Ulric Computers, Sue Read Shoes, Card & Party Shop, Home Comforts, Post Office, Ajandek, Boots, Sight & Sound, Swan Hotel, Town Living and many other personal contributors.

For further information please contact patricia.simmonds@mail.com 01379 676557 or frances.bickley@harlestontowncouncil.co.uk 07462 229920

Follow us @Harlestonddfc

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Summer Fun Day What a brilliant day! The Rehoming Centre was very busy with people bringing their dogs and children for this fun day out. It was fantastic to see some ex-Dogs Trust residents come back to say hello too!

There were lots of great things to get involved in, and we had some hilarious moments with the Egg & Spoon Race and Best Biscuit Catcher! (Sponsored by Pooch’s Biscuits).

The display from the Lowestoft Dog Agility Team was very impressive, with some real high jumpers and even a ring of fire! And if you were inspired by that, the Snakewood Dog Training Society also ran ‘Have a Go Agility’ and a Dog Scurry Run, so you could test your canine’s prowess against our other visitors.

We counted over 550 cars and we estimate about 2,000 dog lovers on the day, all helping to raise an astounding £7,206.79!! (and still counting!). It’s an amazing achievement and the staff at Dogs Trust Snetterton would like to thank everyone who put in such an effort to make this a wonderfully successful day.

Especially all the volunteers who made sure there were plenty of tea and cakes to go around!

Roll on next year…

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Harleston & District 924

Did you know we …………..

• Run the Christmas Sleigh collection in Harleston?

• Provide the FREE Family panto in Harleston?

• Run the BBQ at the Christmas lights switch on, raising money for local charities?

• Help assemble the Christmas lights?

We need your support to continue to do this!

When was the last time you …………

• Went Scuba diving in Norfolk?

• Played Zorb Football?

• Visited the EDP Printers?

• Did a Murder Mystery Night?

• Watched England play Rugby at Twickenham?

• Went Go Karting?

• Drove a Tank?

• Raised £1000s for Local Good Causes?

• Ran a Marathon?

Round Table is for males aged 18 to 45 years and we meet on the 1st and 3

rd

Thursday nights of the month.

We celebrated the 50th Charter Night in February, marking 50 years since

the Club was founded. Many people have benefited from Round Table, whether receiving help or getting involved with activities.

We really need new members to join us to continue to be a part of this great Harleston community.

Why not check out our Facebook page – Harleston and District Round Table or on Twitter #HarlestonRT924 or call or text 07810 185503

Membership benefits include: Up to 49% discount for MERLIN Entertainment attractions, Halfords & Hyundai to name a few!

Scared of commitment? Why not come along to a few meetings and see what it's about!

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Splat ! On Sunday 4

th June at 2 pm, our 7 year old grand-daughter Lily was enjoying

riding her bike around Harleston BMX track when she fell off her bike on a corner of this children's track straight into a large pile of potentially diseased dog EXCREMENT!!! Lily was completely covered all down one side of her body with that dog poo. To say that she was absolutely distraught and embarrassed would be an understatement.

The whole episode was witnessed by two other families having their picnic nearby whilst watching their own children enjoying themselves.

Even though Harleston Town Council has spent much money displaying legal obligation notices reminding all dog owners of their responsibilities, there are, it would appear, still some criminal owners out there apparently happy enough to totally ignore these notices and jeopardise both the physical and emotional wellbeing of our children.

These criminal offences give all responsible dog owners a bad name.

Angry and Concerned Local Residents

Comment:

Dealing with pet waste is one of those topics that every pet owner must deal with but no one likes to talk about.

The fact is that the majority of community and neighbourhood pet problems result from the inappropriate handling of pet waste.

In addition, pet waste is the greatest source of potential health risk for your pet and your family.

Flies will consume and lay eggs in faeces.

These same flies will then come into your house and then spread disease as they pause on your counter and food.

Need we say more about keeping faeces cleaned up to prevent this cycle?

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LADIES’ TRACTOR ROAD RUN - 2nd JULY 2017

Itinerary

Please Note And Inform All Friends And Family That

No Dogs And No Smoking Allowed At The Airfield.

Times are very approximate

11.30am Depart Thorpe Abbotts Airfield by the main gate, turning right and right again to

11.50am Thorpe Abbotts village, left to

12noon Brockdish, over the river and left following the road through to the Hockey Club

12.20pm Hockey Club, catch up point. Left at the Fressingfield Road, up Shotford Hill.

12.30pm right into London Road, HARLESTON, through the Thoroughfare and Redenhall Road to

12.50pm Lush Bush, left, left and then right to Gawdy Hall.

Only Tractors And Designated Marshals Allowed Up The Front Drive.

All Cars To Use The Roundabout And Church Lane Please.

1.00pm Gawdy Hall Meadow for picnic lunch, all invited.

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Itinerary

3.00pm Depart Gawdy Hall meadow, turn left out of the gate to Oaklands Farm, left (off road - tractors only) to Green Lane. Catch up point.

3.15pm Wood Lane to Hardwick Road across to Mull’s Loke

(off-road - tractors only) to North Green Road, left to

3.55pm Pulham St Mary village centre, Station Road to

4.05pm Rushall, right (past Half Moon) left past the Church

4.15pm Langmere Green, left into Hall Lane and left again to

4.30ish Thorpe Abbotts Airfield and then group photo!

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Can I Give You My Number? I like to think that I am fairly “down with the kidz” – I have been known to employ the letter Z in unseemly places, acknowledge that some modern music is actually quite catchy and I understand what most of the buttons on the TV remote do.

However, I must admit I am beginning to struggle with the sheer amount of different communication platforms now routinely used to stay in touch.

I can grasp the process of answering the phone or even checking voicemails should I have missed a call. I am au fait with text messaging even utilising an emoticon where appropriate :-) What’s more, I can identify between SMS and iMessage! I even (on occasion) apply screen effects to generate firework or confetti backgrounds. Similarly, I take great joy in turning the phone horizontally to hand write messages and draw childlike pictures.

I have embraced the free messaging service “WhatsApp” that allows communication through the data network across devices, operating systems and contact groups.

I am proficient with email services and can manage the balance between business and personal accounts from multiple syncing devices including pc, tablet and phone.

Having used Facebook for many years I can fathom the principles of private messaging, posting on walls, commenting, liking, reacting, poking and befriending! I also have a Facebook business page, through which I can publicise activities and display professional and/or geeky photos albeit, in truth I’m too lazy busy ;-) to update it regularly.

I am aware of the commercial potential that pages on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest can unlock, although I do not utilise these services. I have resisted the allure of Linkedin (a social network for the business community) simply because I have enough preoccupations to check and update as it is!

I can Skype and FaceTime (Apple’s video calling equivalent) from my phone. As well as monitoring potential calls through the WhatsApp and the Facebook Messenger app. I have Snapchat (a photo messaging app), although I tend not to picturize my daily activities.

I have a website and a contact form whereby customers can send me a message directly from the page. It would be advantageous if I blogged too, maximising my reach and appeal as well as optimising my search engine results…. but I don’t. I am however, practically perfect in every other way!

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Fine Foods Store in Harleston The Rustic Catering Co. opened a brand new Fine Foods Store in Harleston on Tuesday 30

th May.

The Fine Foods Store is both a delicatessen and greengrocer selling a great selection of local produce such as wines, cheeses, meats and sweet treats. They also serve sandwiches made to order with fresh artisan bread baked in-store with a mouthwatering selection of cheese, meat and vegetarian fillings.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are delivered daily from local outlets to the Fine Foods Store.

A hamper service is on offer for special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas or to thank a loved one. These are also available to buy for specific dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, dairy and gluten-free so there is something to suit everyone.

The store is run by Paul Renaut, who has a background in catering and is a master baker with 20 years’ experience. He said: “I joined the Tudor Bakehouse when I was 15, which started me on the path to my career so I’m excited to be back in Harleston at this great new venture for The Rustic Catering Co.”

“Buying good local produce isn’t just a modern trend.” he added. “It’s how it always used to be, so we feel the Fine Foods Store will showcase just how good the food grown and made in South Norfolk still is. We’ve researched some fantastic local produce and have more great ideas in the pipeline.”

This latest store adds to The Rustic Catering Co.’s presence in Harleston through their successful outside catering company and The Waffles and Shakes Café in Broad Street, which serves freshly baked waffles with a variety of delicious toppings as well as milkshakes and hot drinks.

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What is Contactless? Contactless is a fast, easy and secure way to pay for purchases costing £30 and under. Contactless payments are becoming increasingly common on a range of devices including:

Pre-paid, debit, charge and credit cards

Stickers

Key fobs

Wearable devices, such as watches and wristbands

Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets

The underlying technology for all of these contactless payment devices is the same.

The contactless device contains an antenna so that when it is touched against a contactless terminal, it securely transmits purchase information to and from the terminal.

You can tell if you have a contactless card if you see the following contactless indicator on the front or back of your card.

Contactless image

Contactless devices, apart from cards, will not necessarily have a contactless indicator on them, and may require you to activate them.

For example, you may have a payment app on your smartphone, which requires you to activate it through a passcode or your fingerprint.

You are also able to make contactless payments for over £30 if you have a device that supports this.

You will need to verify yourself on your device before you can make the contactless payment.

For example, if you have a smartphone you may be able to verify yourself through a passcode or your fingerprint on your payment app, and then make a purchase for over £30.

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News from the Town Council Dogs on the Recreation Grounds – There has been a huge improvement in the number of dogs on leads at the recreation ground, and I would like to thank everyone who I have spoken to for their understanding and acceptance of the rules that dogs must be kept on leads at all times (except in the dog run area).

Unfortunately, on a less positive note, there was a distressing incident for a little girl recently who fell off her bike at the corner of the bike track and got dog excrement down one side of her body. Totally unnecessary and unpleasant, not only for the child, but for her family too. Please, please clear up your dog’s mess so nasty incidents like this can be avoided.

Littering on the Recreation Grounds – The amount of litter on the recreation ground is still on the increase, and the council would like to remind everyone using the grounds, that there are plenty of bins provided in strategic places for the depositing of your waste items. Our groundsman picked up four bin bags full of rubbish one morning, which, I am sure you will agree, is unacceptable.

Social Room – Just a quick update on how the refurbishment of the social room is going! The painting is nearly completed, and the new floor has been laid. If anyone has a celebration coming up and looking for a venue, by all means feel free to call the gym reception on 01379 852088 to arrange a viewing of the room.

Next Town Council Meeting

Wednesday 19th July at 7pm

in the Social Room in the Leisure Centre.

All are welcome to attend.

Lynda Ling – Town Clerk

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ASHS for the Community ASHS are pleased to offer our facilities for community use. Our state of the art Sancroft Centre has a meeting/training room and a large studio/hall with tiered seating. We can also offer our traditional school hall in the main school building.

For information on pricing and availability, or to arrange a visit to view our facilities, please contact Jackie Carter in the school office on 01379 852561 or at office@ashs.org.uk

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Archbishop Sancroft High School There was much to celebrate last half term, as you will read in our newsletter. At the same time it has been one of the most challenging, both personally and professionally, for me and those in our community. On the very first day of term we held a very moving assembly to remember the three young men whose lives were lost so tragically in Pulham. In the final week of the half term we held a minute's silence to reflect on the tragedy in Manchester. One of my friends and headteacher colleagues, Geoff Barton, wrote in a recent article following the bomb attack, a line that resonated with me…….”In house assemblies, in classrooms, in the lunch queue and on the field at break time, there will be a heightened awareness of how lucky we are – to be part of a community, to be with people who care, to be alive.”

Mr Cranmer, Headteacher

Boxing English Championships

Massive congratulations to Freddie Collings. Freddie competed at the Boxing English Championships in Milton Keynes in June. After a number of bouts, Freddie came third overall. Freddie is the third best boxer at his age and weight in the whole of England! Well done Freddie, what an achievement!

P E Department

Pepperell’s Present Plate

We were delighted to invite Chris Pepperell in to present the cooking plate to Daniella Pearce at the end of last term. After a Year 8 cook-off based on Pepperell’s pork sausages, the four winners and the best second place competed in the final blind cook using a chicken supreme.

The five pupils had fifteen minutes to plan their dish and choose from a range of vegetables and store cupboard items. They then had an hour to cook and present their dish for Chris and his daughter Sophie, an ex-ASHS pupil, to judge, based on organoleptic testing.

Daniella made a spicy chicken breast, with seasoned wedges, oven roast vegetables and a cheese béchamel. “This is the second year of this competition and the cooking has improved year on year. We look forward to seeing what the year 7 pupils come up with next year.” said Chris Pepperell. Daniella was presented with the plate during a house assembly and they all received a voucher for the shop and a trophy each to take home.

Mrs Josleyn, Food Tech Teacher

The A Team Produce a Prayer Tree for the ASHS Family

Following recent events, the A Team have been reflecting on the power of prayer and the importance of hope. The A Team have designed and made a prayer tree which has been placed outside the prayer space. Students from all years have been invited to join the A Team in adding their wishes, hopes and prayers to the tree. We hope that it provides students with an opportunity for reflection.

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Metfield 40th Annual Produce Show Saturday 19

th August 2017

For further information please phone:

Gill Smith, Show Secretary on 07484156793

Emmaus Norwich at Ditchingham Belsey Bridge Road, NR35 2DT

Open Tues-Sat

10.00am to 4.30pm

Quality Second hand Retail Outlet

&

Old Orchard Coffee Shop

01986 895444

Shop, Volunteer, Donate

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Harleston and District Historical Society At the meeting on 25

th May, members were entertained by an interesting,

informative and humorous talk by Liz Scott on the Living History of Blickling Hall. The first part of the talk was given in the character of a maid at the Hall in the 1930s and described not only the life of a servant but also gave us a picture of the many famous and powerful guests who visited the then owner, Lord Lothian. It was on his death, when British Ambassador to the United States, that the estate passed to the National Trust.

The second part of the presentation showed pictures of the Hall and gardens from earlier times, particularly at the end of the nineteenth century, as well as showing the way in which the present owners help create the life of the Hall in years gone by. After a short break, the evening closed with a short presentation on the month of May in history. The topic was the opening of the first Macdonalds in California in 1940 and how that business has grown from a hamburger stall to one that has 68 million customers worldwide every day.

The Museum is open Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10am until 12.30pm and has an excellent display on local schools and educational establishments. If you haven’t been yet, it is well worth a visit. Who knows, you may find some family photos there!

This month in History.

During a French crisis over a military and civil revolt in Algeria, Charles de Gaulle was recalled from retirement to head an emergency government. Seen as the only person capable of ending the emergency, he was made the virtual dictator of France for a period of six months. He succeeded in bringing the situation under control but, by agreeing to Algerian independence, he created wide divisions in France which led to a wave of assassination attempts and terrorist activities such as highlighted by Frederick Forsyth’s book ‘The Day of the Jackal’. De Gaulle was President for ten years and saw the creation of the 5

th Republic. He left

office in 1968, the year of student riots, when a referendum failed to give him the support he sought.

He died at his home in Colombey les Deux Eglises on 9th November 1970.

He is today still one of the great French heroes and his name is coupled with those of Napoleon and Joan of Arc.

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Norfolk Squit by the boy Humbert As our got owder thars a lot a things now wot fare tu annoy me. The Missus reckun oi shunt keep a mownun abowet things but this munth um a gorn a git ut awl orf me chist!

Fust orf thars sigaretts, wen the Missus un me are a shoppun we orways fare tu git behoinde sumwun wos a drawun the fags intu um. The smoke blow back awl ouver us, tha' mearke me corf, un the Missus pu”er, un now thars them thar electronic gadguts wot peepul a puffun on. Tu hike thas even worse, thas loike heavun a steam train in front of yu, we got behoinde wun a them thee uther daye, he star”ud a puffun the smuke owet un oi couldn't see where oi wus a gorn fu a few minutes. Oi werry nearly cum up behoind him un cawled out “toot toot”, but the Missus stopped me.

The next thing um a gorn a grizzle abowet us checkowets ut the shops. That fare tu be our bad luck every toime tu hev um clowse just us we git thar, or thars a problem with suffun un we're left weartun sew tha' cun be put roight. We orways git in the wrong quew. Everywun else in uther quews are a sailun threw, thas hully frustrear'un!

Now a corse thars adverts on the telewishun. They drive me tu distracshun. How menny toimes dew I wont a see the searme advert repeatud ouver and ouver agin! Ifn oi see them thar gals flick thar hair abowet, un then gow on a motorboike, or go tu kiss a fella then git sum perfewm menny more toimes um a gorn a scream.

Then thars tha' chap a skiddun his car intu a parkun space, thas on everytoime thars a breark, oh dear, oh dear! Ifn yew wus put in a rume with the door locked un them thar adverts were played tew yu ouver and ouver wun arter thee uther, repeat arter repeat, loike thas dun on the telewishun yud be accuwsed a brainwashun peepul. How they git away with ut oi dowunt know. In fact tha' dew the opposite thing tu me, oi purpuslee dowunt buy ennything wos advertised on T.V, cuss tha' mearke me su cross.

Then thas them inane peepul on T.V shows wot feel thar gotta whistle us loud us they can, wen ever ennywun a finished on the stearge. Oi wunt wonta be a settun near them in the theatre. Why dew they dew ut? That shrill whistle dew moi hid in. Imagine wot thas loike ifn yew were there. Then a course thar a whisllun su much yew carn't hear wot ennywun us a sayun. Oi could gow on un on abowet things wot mearke me cross, irritearte, or annoy me but dear readers oi dowent wont a sowund tew morose. The Missus hev got used tu me a gorn on, but sumtoimes she dew tell me tu 'howd mu row', cus oi end up a givun har a hidearche. Our got a lot more things wot oi cud tell yu abowet, un oi expect yew tergether a got a few wot annoy yew. But jest tu finish on a more posative note, wun thing oi dew look forwud tu us a gorn tu bed un readun a gud book.

Fare thee well

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We need someone to help co-ordinate the advertising, a vitally important area as this is our only source of income.

If you are interested and computer literate please contact the editor on editor@harlestongrapevine.com

or call/text 07766 118129 for further details.

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As part of the Harleston and Waveney Festival Billingford Windmill,

in conjunction with 100th Bomb Group Museum, Thorpe Abbotts,

commemorating “Invasion” by USAAF 8th Air Force.

Saturday 19th

August

Mill open 11am – 4pm

Mill tours 11am – 3.30pm

Teddy parachute drops 12 noon and 2pm

Prize for teddy travelling the furthest!

On the common

Ex-WW2 American vehicles with re- enactment drivers,

American cars,

Ex-USAAF personnel,

Dicklebees - see honey bees at work,

The Norfolk Whittler - a fascinating craftsman.

Free parking and admission to common

Light refreshments from Shepherd's Hut

For details contact mill custodians Julie & Herbert

01379 853967

Billingford Windmill is owned by Norfolk County Council

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There are many ways to buy our food today. 60 years ago I remember my mother having to food shop nearly every day from a wide selection of different shops and markets. With the advent of out-of-town supermarkets in the ‘80s we only needed to stock up once

a week. And now, with internet ordering, we can have our order delivered to our door at a time to suit us. Monthly Farmers Markets in the late ‘90s brought back the idea of shopping locally and talking to, and buying direct from, the actual producer - usually once a month. Here in Harleston we are lucky to have both a weekly general market and a Country Market every Wednesday.

At the Harleston Country Market we have beef, bread, eggs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, chutneys, preserves and honey. Our bakers produce meat pies, ready meals, vegetarian quiches and a wide range of cakes, puddings and slices. And we are privileged to have a very longstanding and loyal base of customers. But we are aware that there are those who, for various reasons, can’t physically get to our market on a Wednesday.

That is why we at Harleston Country Market are part of a pilot scheme which is trialling alternative ways of reaching and delivering to local people. Potential customers who perhaps work, are unable to get out because of infirmity or small children or are just unwell. We will keep you posted on progress of this internet ordering and delivery scheme and, of course, let you know once we are ‘live’ and open for business.

Incidentally, we are always looking for new bakers, producers and growers. If you would like to be involved – just come along on a Wednesday and have a chat with the Market Manager. And if you want to order something to pick up from the next Wednesday market just call or e-mail the Market Manager before 6pm on Sunday to place your order.

Market dates for July: Wednesday 9.30am to 11am, King Georges Hall (entrance through alleyway between Broad Street and Old Market Place, parking at the rear) 5

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Special Events: On Sunday 2nd

July, we will have a large outdoor stall at the South Norfolk Show in Long Stratton.

For more information or to order call:

Ruth Wharton, Market Manager Harleston Country Market

on 01379 676296 or e-mail: stephenandruthw@gmail.com

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News from Harleston Library Animal Agents, Summer Reading Challenge 2017

Have you heard about the strange goings-on at your local library this summer? Meet the Animal Agents, and join the Summer Reading Challenge - it’s your chance to solve a mystery and catch a crafty crook!

• Sign up at your local library where you’ll receive a collector folder to

start you off.

• As you read over the summer, you’ll use your wits and power of

observation to sift through the clues. You’ll even pick up some stinky stickers along the way.

• And there is an Animal Agent adventure for pre-school children too.

• Enjoy your library this summer – reading and sharing books.

• Harleston library’s Summer Reading Challenge launch event is on

Saturday 15th July at 10.30am.

Visit any Norfolk Library or mobile library during the summer to start the adventure. There is something for all the family at your library this summer!

Are you interested in using an iPad or other tablet computer? Maybe you already have one and want to make the best use of it?

You may be interested in our next IT Tablet Course on Fridays 21st, 28

th July

and 4th August - 10am - 1pm. £15 for the course.

Our popular Bounce & Rhyme times for families with babies and toddlers continue on Wednesday mornings. On alternate weeks these sessions are run by Harleston Children’s Centre and times do vary a bit; check with the library on 852549 to be sure.

The craft group runs on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm on the 2nd

and 4th Wednesday of the month and new members, including beginners,

are very welcome; you don’t have to be able to commit to regular meetings, just bring your knitting and turn up for a cuppa!

For library opening times and more information on all our events and services visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries, or call 01379 852549 or ‘like us’ on Facebook. For mobile library dates and details call 01603 222267 or follow the links to mobile libraries on our website.

OPENING HOURS

Monday: 10.00-1.00; 2.00-7.30;

Wednesday: 10.00-1.00; 2.00-7.30;

Friday: 10.00-1.00; 2.00-5.00;

Saturday: 9.00-1.00

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Towns and Cities answers: 1 Derby, 2 Croydon, 3 Swansea, 4 Wrexham, 5 Margate, 6 Coventry, 7 Preston, 8 Southwold, 9 Lowestoft, 10 Woodbridge

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Want to Hire a Hall? Alburgh Village Hall 01986 788664

Brockdish Village Hall Jill Edwards 01379 669057

Community Room, Memorial Leisure Centre 852088

Exchange 2 Young People's Cabin David Lowe 854726

Fressingfield Sports & Community Club 01379 588050

Information Centre (office & room for 15 people) 851917

Memorial Leisure Centre 852088

Metfield Village Hall Eve Peck 586432

Methodist Hall Alfie Howard 854457

Needham Village Hall Jean Youell 854819/Pauline Spinlove 853033

Starston Jubilee Hall Joy Hanner 853200/85350

Terence Airey Court 03701 924846

Weybread Village Hall 853889

Mendham & Withersdale Village Hall mwvillagehall.com / 0800 612 7323

Wortwell Community Centre 01986 789124/ 01986 788541

Young Farmers' Clubhouse Helen Reeve 01986 788106

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Useful Telephone Numbers

Police (non-emergency) 101

NHS (non-emergency) 111

The Police Station, Swan Lane - open Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm,

Out of hours Pharmacy: 66 Mount Street, Diss (Opposite Health Centre)Mon-Fri 7am-11pm; Sat 7am - 8pm; Sun 10am – 5pm 01379 644001

The Council Office is in the Memorial Leisure Centre, Wilderness Lane

Open Mon, Tue and Fri 9.30am - 1pm, Wed 1 - 5pm

Town Clerk, Lynda Ling 854519 email: harlestontc@btconnect.com

Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street. Tel: 851917

Open Mon- Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm, Thu 9.30am - 12.30pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

email: hip@harleston-norfolk.org.uk www.harleston-norfolk.org.uk

Borderhoppa Dial-a-ride 854800

Citizens Advice Bureau 651333 (Weds 10am- noon)

Dental Surgery 854466

Harleston Medical Practice 853217

Library 852549

Litterline 01508 533730

Museum Curator 852617

Norfolk County Council 0844 800 80 20

Refuse Collection 01508 533706

South Norfolk Council 01508 533633

Street Lighting 854519

Veterinary Surgeons 852146

Report incidents (anti-social behaviour, litter, fly-tipping, graffiti, vandalism, abandoned vehicles, dog fouling) 0808 168 2999 (Freephone )

South Norfolk Councillors

Jeremy Savage, 01986 788535 email: jsavage@s-norfolk.gov.uk

Brian Riches, 01379 668014 email: briches@s-norfolk.gov.uk

Norfolk County Councillor Martin Wilby, 01379 741504

email: martin.wilby@norfolk.gov.uk

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Weekly Activities

MONDAY

Badminton 8.00pm Wortwell Community Centre 852073

Harleston Lunch Club (mainly over 60s) 10.00am-1.30pm Jay’s Green Hall 855085

Bridge Club 12.30-4.30pm Terence Airey Court 852163

Karate 6.00-7.00pm Juniors, 7.30 Seniors Weybread Village Hall, Black Belt Academy

Richard 0800 169 1328 or 853936

Spanish improvers 11.30am Heather 309134

Spanish post beginners 5.00pm Heather 309134

Spanish upper intermediates 6.30pm Heather 309134

Beginners Cycling 9.30-10.15am Leisure Centre Laura 852088

Women & Weights 10.30-11.15am Laura 852088

Studio Cycling 7.00-7.45pm Leisure Centre Christy 852088

Top 2 Toe Tone 8.00-8.45pm Leisure Centre Christy 852088

Harleston Choral Society7.30-9.30pm St Johns Church 01986 875494

Pilates & Yoga combo 6.00-6.55pm Withersdale Street Village Hall Sarah 07884 186849

Harleston Camera Club (1st & 3rd Monday) 7pm Archbishop Sancroft High School

Derek Chenery 852708

Guides 10-14yrs 7.30-8.45pm King George’s Hall Fiona McGregor 07955 677193

Senior Section Girls 14-18yrs 6.30-7.30pm URC Hall Tracey Betts 854663

2nd Harleston Brownies 7-10yrs 6.30-7.30pm King George’s Hall Alison Davies 854054

Rainbows Girls 5-7yrs 5.15-6.15pm King George’s Hall Kate Longford 854868

HIIT 6..15—6.45pm Leisure Centre Ross/Ryan 852088

TUESDAY Functional Hit n Fit 6.30—7.15pm Leisure Centre Tasha 852088 Dancing – ballet & tap 3+yrs 3.45-8.00pm Wortwell Community Centre

Julie Ash 01986 897034

Terence Airey Court Coffee morning10-11am All welcome 0370 192 4846

Spanish intermediates 9.30am Heather 309134

Spanish improvers 5.45pm Heather 309134

Spanish improvers 7.15pm Heather 309134

Inferno Kick Boxing & Training Juniors 6.00-7.00pm, Adults 7.00-8.30pm The Swan

Kerry Norfolk 07772 801373

Harleston Countrysiders 10-14yrs (fortnightly) 10-14yrs 7pm. Young Farmers Clubhouse, Spirketts Lane 586279

Kung Fu Club Juniors 6.30-7.30pm; 14yrs+7.30-9pm King George’s Hall(www.threefamilyfist.com) Kevin Wiles 07799 708671

Zumba 9.30-10.30am King George’s Hall Sarah 07884 186849

Touch Rugby 7pm Diss Rugby ClubAll welcomeSue English 01379 642891

Clubbercise 7.30-8.15 Bungay High School Sarah 07884 186849

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TUESDAY (Cont)

Pilates 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm Bounce Back Physio Emily 309041

Kettlebells 8.15pm Leisure Centre Adam 852088

Tuesday Time Together 10-.30—12.30 St. John’s Church . 11.00am Informal Singing,

11.15—12.15 Sewing Group (alternate weeks). Refreshments 3rd Tuesday, light lunches. Harleston Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.00 am Jay’s Green Hall Holly 07758 465172 & Sam 07538 462302

WEDNESDAY

Mum’s Workout & Tots Time (bring babies/toddlers) 9.15-11.15

Jay’s Green Sarah 07884 186849

Harleston Country Market 9.30-11am King George’s Hall Ruth Wharton 676296

Ballet and Tap 3+yrs

Disco Dancing 5+yrs 3.45-8.30pm Wortwell Community Centre Julie Ash 01986 897034

Young Farmers 7.45pm Club House, Spirketts Lane

Helen Reeve 01986 788106 or 07795 327011

Baby Bounce Rhyme Time 10.30am Harleston Library 852549

Meeting Point Coffee Morning 10.00-11.00am Methodist Church Hall. All welcome

Beaver Scouts 6-8yrs 5.00-6.00pm King George’s Hall Annie Graham 853717

Junior Youth Club 7-11yrs 7.00-8.45pm Jay’s Green Hall 01986 788160

Rotary Club 6.00 for 6.30pm The Swan Hotel Peter Brown 668821

Citizens Advice Bureau 10.00am-12 noon Information Centre 851920

Jobs Club10.00am-2.00pm Information Centre 851917

Needham Art Group (all levels) 1.30-4.00pm Needham Village Hall Evelyn Ives 853995

Bell Ringing 7.30-8.30pm St Margaret’s Church, Starston Beginners welcome. 853967

Aerobics Stretch and Tone 10.00-11.00am Withersdale Village Hall

Julie Ash 01986 897034

Harleston Army Cadet Troop 7.15-9.30pm Cadet Hut, Station Rd Sam 07425 155760

Kettlercise 6.00-6.50pm (booking essential) Archbishop Sancroft School

Sarah 07884 186849

Zumba 7.00-8pm Archbishop Sancroft School Sarah 07884 186849

Pilates & Yoga combo 8.10-8.45pm Archbishop Sancroft School Sarah 07884 186849

Spanish beginners 5.35pm Heather 309134

Spanish intermediates 7.00pm Heather 309134

Carpet Bowls Club 7.30pm Needham Village Hall 854819

Step `n` Tone 7.00-7.45pm Leisure Centre Christy 852088

Pilates 5.00, 6.00, 7.00 & 8.00pm Bounce Back Physio Emily 309041

Supple Strength 8.00-8.45pm Leisure Centre Christy 852088

THURSDAY

Community Crafts 9.30-12 noon Jay’s Green Hall Liz Warren 853277

Aerobics (with stretch & tone) 7.30- - 8.30pm Wortwell Community Centre

Julie Ash 01986 897034

Needham Village Hall 2.00-4.00pm books, jigsaws & videos (free loan)

Pauline Spinlove 853033

Pilates 9.30, 10.30 & 11.30am Bounce Back Physio Emily 309041

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THURSDAY (Cont)

Cub Scouts 8-10yrs 6.00-7.30pm King George’s Hall Chris Lown 07973 523801

Scouts 10-14yrs 7.45-9.30pm King George’s Hall Richard Andrews 07768 007140

Inferno Kick Boxing & Training 5.00-6.00pm Bolddog Gym; 7.00-8.30pm (Ladies only)

Swan Hotel Kerry Norfolk 07772 801373 Weybread Ladies Social Club 7.30-9.30pm 1st Thursday of month.

Weybread Village Hall Jackie 586570 or Sue 586569

Pump It Up 6.30-7.30pm Leisure Centre Adam 852088

Circuits 7.45-8.30pm Leisure Centre Ross 852088

Spanish improvers 5.45pm Heather 309134

Spanish beginners 7.15pm Heather 309134

Kettlercise 9.00-9.50am Methodist Church Hall (booking essential) Sarah 07884 186849

Bell Ringing 7.30-9pm St Mary’s Redenhall All abilities & new recruits

Lucy Ellis 01986 788326

TinyTalk Baby & Toddler Classes 10.30-11.30am & 11.45am-12.45pm

Harleston Methodist Church Hall Charlotte 07419 322204

Harleston & District Dog Training Club Metfield Village Hall Gill 01508 530890

FRIDAY

Zumba 9.30-10.30am King George’s Hall Sarah 07884 186849

Abs Blast 10.35-10.50am King George’s Hall Sarah 07884 186849

Harleston Youth Football Club Maureen Ellis 854315

The Coffee Pot 10.00-11.00am Methodist Church Hall

Karate 5.00-6.00pm Juniors; 6.00pm Archbishop Sancroft High School,

Black Belt Academy Richard 0800 1691328 or 853936

Musical Keys 10.00am term time. Pennoyer Centre Pulham St Mary.

Musical group for children with special needs and their families. Sallie 01603 405858

Cardio HIIT 5.40 - 6.10pm Leisure Centre Gym Team 852088

Core Conditioning 6.15 - 6.45 Gym Team 852088

Clubbercise 7.00-8.00pm Drama Studio, Diss High School Sarah 07884 186849

SATURDAY

VIIT (variable intensity circuits) 9.15-10.10am

King George’s Hall Sarah 07884 186849

Harleston Judo Club Methodist Church Hall 10.00-11.30am

Stephen McPartland 07981 587140

Saturday Spin (all levels) 9.30-10.15am Leisure Centre Christy 852088

Harleston Magpies Hockey Youth Section Nick McAllen 01508 493269

Harleston Youth Football Club Maureen Ellis 854315

Squash Coaching (junior) 7yrs+ 9.00-11.15am Olly Bickley 07710 581795

Supple Strength 10.30-11.15am Leisure Centre Christy/Ryan 852088

SUNDAY

Sunday Sparring 9.00-10.00am Kerry Norfolk 07772 801373

Diss Rugby Club mini rugby 6 yrs+ 10.00am-noon (breakfast from 8.30)

Sue English 642891/07872 176375

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What’s On

In Harleston’s Clubs and Societies

Thurs 6th Harleston Flower Club 2pm Wortwell Community Centre

‘Over the Rainbow’ - Jo Poulter

Tues 11th

Harleston Garden Club 7.30pm Methodist Hall 854897

‘Flowers of the Norfolk Broads’ - Simon Harrap

Fri 14th British Legion 7.30pm Fire Station

Contact Sam Carter 07425155760 or Jim Keywood 853711

Wed 19th

Harleston U3A 2pm Masonic Rooms 01986 788149

‘You thought you knew about tea’ - Jane Paley

Wed 19th

Ladies Evening Group 7.30pm Methodist Hall 852859

‘A Bishop, a Quaker, and a Roll of wire netting’ - Barbara Miller

Thurs 20th Probus 12 noon Swan Hotel Eric Bird 855085

‘India’ Paul Playford

Thurs 20th

Dementia Café 2-4pm Swan Hotel piano bar 676557

Weds 26th Historical Society 7.30pm Swan Hotel Carvery 852844

‘Norfolk’s most famous murder’ - Prof Richard Wilson .

Please leave your listings in our box in HIP

or send by e-mail to whatson@harlestongrapevine.com

Please ensure we receive all your listings to avoid omission in the What’s On

Summer Fund Raiser at Billingford Church Saturday 29

th July, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Displays of Village Memories - plus Stalls & Refreshments

Benefice service on Sunday 30th at 10.30am

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Down at DC3 There is a famous phrase in the Psalms that says, 'I lift my eyes up to the mountains, where does my help come from'? (Psalm 121).

But after all the uncertainty of the last month since the election, I think we might need to swap that word 'help' for 'stability'. For where does our stability come from? Who can we rely on when it's clear that life changes almost on a whim, or that people can change and alter like the wind?

As Christians we believe God is the rock on which we can depend. Anyone who ever went to Sunday School as a child will know the story of the man who built his house upon the rock and the man who built it on sand.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” (Matthew 7 v 24-27)

This was a parable that Jesus told, and it seems as relevant today as ever. When you can't rely on people or politics (or anything!) staying the same in this ever-changing world of ours, we believe you can depend on God! We believe He is the rock on which we can stand and who we can have confidence in, as He never changes and never lets us down.

The 'words of mine' Jesus refers to in this story are his teachings, which you can find in the New Testament, and they really do stand the test of time. Down here at DC3 we believe in the Bible as the unshakeable Word of God, and you can hear teaching from it every Sunday from 10.55am (with coffee and cake from 10.30am as if you needed any more persuading!) Please do come and see us, everyone is welcome.

The Annual St James Book Sale will be held this year on

Saturday 23rd

and Sunday 24th September

at St James Village Hall IP19 0HN

10am - 4pm.

Thousands of books on all conceivable subjects.

Come along!

Tea, coffee and light lunches available.

Entrance £1; children free. In aid of our church

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Harleston Church Services St Thomas More Chapel Jay’s Green Contact: Father Charles 01986 893355

Roman Catholic Mass Sunday 9am (Coffee after)

Most Tuesdays 8.00am Holy Days 7.30pm

London Road Church (URC & Methodist) Contact: Rev J Evans 01986 896501

Joint services, with Sunday School, will be held every Sunday at 10.30am at London Road

See church notice board for further

details

Diss Christian Community Church (DC3) Archbishop Sancroft High School Contact: David Cunliffe 853663 James Schwier 608635

Nicola Knight 854766

A relaxed and informal meeting Sunday at 10.45am

Please join us for coffee, chat and much more from 10.30am

St John’s Church (CofE) Contacts: Rector: Rev Nigel Tuffnell 308905 Rector@7churches.org.uk Facebook.com/Redenhall.scole Churchwarden: Lucy Elton-Cooke,

Mon-Fri 9am-1pm 851148 redscole7@gmail.com

Every Sunday at 11am A variety of services to suit all and Bright Sparks Children’s Church. Chatty Church Activities and games for children with their parents/carers on Saturday 15th July at 2pm

Thursdays: Holy communion at 10am

St Mary’s Redenhall (CofE) Rector: As St John’s Churchwarden: Lindy Ellis: 01986 788326 Lindy.ellis@btinternet.com

Holy Communion 2nd July 9.30am At Wortwell Chapel 9th July 6pm Evening Prayer 16th July 6pm Morning Prayer 23rd July 11am

Gospel Service Contact: 852982

2nd

Sunday each month Terence Airey Court at 6.30pm

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Harleston & District Wives Group – May Meetings Harleston Wives went on their annual outing which, this year, was to Lowestoft. After all being collected on the bus a talkative journey began by everybody.

At Lowestoft we were dropped off at the Royal Hotel where we were all served excellently with a very delicious lunch. After lunchtime members had free time. While some sat and enjoyed a cup of tea, others either went for a bracing walk along the prom, went along to the shops or ended up in one of the arcades where lots of two pence were lost.

Homeward bound there was lots more laughter and chat after a lovely afternoon out.

Our next meeting, the final for this season, was the AGM followed by a beetle drive. The retiring committee at the AGM, with its present leader Daphne who commented on a very successful year, was thanked by our president Rita. A new committee was elected with a few changes with new leader Jill.

The beetle drive was played with much laughter and competition amongst everyone. The winners were Rose and Val with the “booby” won by Shirley and Pauline.

Bonus ball winner was Jackie and raffle winners included Rose, Shirley and Maureen.

A lovely summer was wished to all and looking forward to seeing everyone in the autumn.

Next season begins on 5th

September with some dates already booked by our secretary Ann.

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Trivia Quiz 1. In 1971, Alan Shepard struck a golf ball that went for “miles and

miles.” Where was he?

2. According to legend, orange carrots were first bred to honour the independence of which European country?

3. What film’s soundtrack was the bestselling album worldwide in 2014?

4. Which organ makes up only two per cent of the body’s weight energy but requires a fifth of its energy?

5. Who was the first person to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic?

6. The human rights lawyer Amal Clooney is known for being married to George Clooney, but also for representing which Ukrainian prime minister?

7. Which country’s Qassim University hosted a 2012 conference about women in society - with no women in sight?

8. Despite gaining fame for writing about Ireland, what author never set foot in that country again after age 30?

9. What website redesigned its logo in 2012 to look like a ‘mountain blue-bird with a dash of hummingbird’?

10. Who turned out to be wrong when she predicted, ‘Later on, neither I nor anyone else will be interested in the musings of a 13-year-old schoolgirl?

11. The Brick Testament is a website that illustrates the Bible in what unusual medium?

12. What animal’s scientific name Ailuropoda melancoleuca means ‘black and white cat foot?’

13. Which actor received Oscar nominations for American Hustle and American Sniper?

14. Which Roman emperor won an Olympic chariot race even though he fell out of the chariot?

ANSWERS:

1. On the moon 2. The Netherlands 3. Frozen 4. The brain. 5. Charles Lindberg 6. Yulia Tymoshenko 7. Saudi Arabia 8. James Joyce 9. Twitter 10. Ann Frank 11. Lego blocks 12. The giant panda 13. Bradley Cooper 14. Nero

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Harleston - Your Town Harleston is rare in possessing between 150 and 200 very old buildings, dotted along the access routes and amassed in the centre of this ancient market town, almost unscathed from the “great fires” that devastated most of its neighbours. · These houses have layers, for even some that look modern have secrets within. Beneath that 20th Century, Victorian or Georgian façade stands a Stuart, Tudor or Medieval building. Often each era has added an additional room at the front or back as well as a brick face and a roof of pantiles or slate in place of thatch. To journey inside is to travel through the ages. · Harleston is also unlike its neighbours by not developing around the church or castle or alongside the river. Its reason-to-be? Its market place. · Perhaps it was planned this way in Medieval times, but it certainly ringed the old, vast centre with inns and shops which were in turn ringed by yards full of industry, a thriving supply base set in the midst of fertile fields, supplying the needs of both farmers and gentry. · Those droving animals here to sell stayed at the ever-open inns and purchased goods with the profits of their sales. Others came for the meat and other products of both Harleston and its surrounding area as well as those brought by other traders. · (Indeed, it was not just the animals brought to market, for the visitors and traders were a captive market themselves!) · Even Kings, like Stephen, Henry II and Charles II, brought their entourages and armies through the town. This continued into WWII with a legendary meeting between later Commanders-in –Chief, Churchill and Eisenhower held here, whilst the inns and shops rocked with the presence of thousands of USAAF airmen as Harleston was ringed by airfields. · It was also a place for acting against treachery, with the Swan built with the proceeds received for giving evidence against Kett for his rebellion in 1549. Later Kett’s cousin was rewarded for informing on those planning to start a rebellion at Harleston Fair in 1570.

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Harleston U3A The annual fee for Harleston U3A membership includes a subscription to the national organisation’s magazine which is published five times a year. The title “Third Age Matters” while obviously relating to all kinds of topics connected to the U3A and its thousand local branches, also encapsulates, in three short words, the ethos of the whole movement. Your “third age” i.e. post full time work and family responsibilities DOES MATTER and ought to be a period of satisfaction and active enjoyment of life in the company of other like minded individuals.

Curious to find out more? Take a look at our website www.u3a.org.harleston which is an excellent source of information about established interest groups, outings and speakers.

Two new groups, “Real Ale Appreciation” and “Learning Your Way Round eBay” have leaders in place and are ready to launch.

Judith Buckfield, one of our founder members, ran the popular “Church Crawlers” for several years but has moved out of the area. We are really pleased that the group, now led by Paula Robinson, will carry on.

The proposed “Creative Writing” group has seven keen potential members but is looking for a leader. Interest has also been shown in “Music Making”, “Classical Music Appreciation and “Spanish”. It is quite possible, of course, to form and run a group without a permanent leader – as a “job share” or a co-operative. There is a register of more than fifty subject advisors ready to share ideas and experience just a phone call or e-mail away!

Apart from the website, information can be obtained from Membership Secretary, Kim on 01986 788149 or come along to one of our regular meetings held at 2pm every third Wednesday of the month

at the Masonic Rooms, Harleston.

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Angling Report Bottle Pit: Tench, large Roach and big Bream have been caught along

with Carp over 20lbs.

Club/Middle Fishing well for all species on most baits

Pits:

Kingfisher Pit: Now open. Has fished well, plenty of Rudd, Barble, Roach, the odd Skimmer and a small Carp have been landed. Sweet corn seems to be the ‘in’ bait.

No. 1 Pit: Carp 20 - 30lbs plus are coming out. Bream to 9lbs are be-ing caught.

Ocean Pit: Roach starting to feed, also Bream. Some Carp over 20lbs as well.

River: The river will be open on 16th. I do not expect any weed

clearance will be done as usual by the agency.

Kingfisher

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From our County Councillor Children and young people across Norfolk are being encouraged to get creative, as Norfolk County Council's popular writing competition returns for a second year. This year the council is joining forces with BBC Radio Norfolk as it launches Write on Norfolk – a competition aimed at boosting summer learning and honing children's writing skills. The Write on Norfolk competition is open to children and young people who are aged between 5 and 13 years old. Budding writers are asked to submit a piece of original creative writing before the 31st August. The only rules for the competition are that the writing must be a maximum of 500 words and must contain a link to Norfolk. Entries can be a short story, poem, script or even song lyrics. To enter please visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/writeon

A special event congratulating people who have successfully completed an apprenticeship in Norfolk in the last academic year is being held on Wednesday 12 th July at St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich. The graduation ceremony, co-ordinated by the Apprenticeships Norfolk Network, is in its fourth year and aims to highlight the importance and value of apprenticeships to employers, learners and the economy. Four apprentices who will be celebrating their scrolls on 12th July have been employed by the Apprenticeships Norfolk network through NCC. Chris Betts, Kieron Buxton, Katie Lomonossoff and Jessica Whyte have all completed a two-year apprenticeship that enabled them to train for a formal Level 3 qualification in Youth Work. Tickets to the event must be booked in advance at www.apprenticeshipsnorfolk.org or by calling 0344 800 8024.

Greater Anglia is investing £1.4bn in new trains and carriages which will replace its current 30 year old fleet towards the end of 2020. As well as including more seats, state-of-the-art air conditioning, Wi-Fi, USB and plug points, the carriages will be able to operate a 90-minute service from Norwich to London. The new trains will also allow for quicker and increased services across the Greater Anglia network and quicker recovery from disruptions.

A new £53,000 boardwalk at Burgh Castle Roman Fort has opened waterside paths to everyone, allowing more people to enjoy the western side of the fort and far reaching views across the River Waveney and Breydon Marshes. A number of partners came together to make the project happen with NCC’s Norfolk Trails team working closely with brand new charity Pathmakers who built the boardwalk, the Norfolk Archaeological Trust (which owns and manages the site in partnership with English Heritage), the Norwich Access Forum who carried out a wheelchair audit of the site, and the Norfolk Local Access Forum. I hope many people will visit the site and enjoy the boardwalk which forms part of our Angles Way Trail

Congratulations to Harleston Magpies on their fantastic achievement of winning the National Mixed Crown at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre in London; this is the second time in three years.

I was very pleased to present certificates to the volunteers who help out at Harleston Library. This is in recognition of the valuable contribution to the library and local residents.

Good luck to all of the new businesses that are starting in the town.

Martin Wilby - martin.wilbycllr@norfolk.gov.uk - 01379 741504

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Thank you to Harleston’s Future Team who arranged the Open Gardens

weekend "What lies through the garden gate?”

Beautiful weather attracted more people on both days; from Colchester, Heathersett, St. James, Bungay etc. Many compliments and comments on the enjoyable displays/exhibitions as well as wonderful gardens made a very happy weekend.

We served Cream Teas and raised £350 for The British Heart Foundation. Special thanks to Gill who helped on both days and thank you to all who supported us.

Sheila and Mick, 72, London Road, Harleston.

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Members’ Outings

Borderhoppa has lots going on for our members in 2017 including lunches out, visits to garden centres and places of interest. 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.

We currently have spaces available on the following trips:

July

Thursday 13th – Lunch at The Chip Inn, Long Stratton - £6 (lunch extra)

Monday 24th – Bressingham Garden Centre & Gardens - £7

Thursday 27th – Gorleston - £16

August

Thursday 3rd

– Aldeburgh - £17

Thursday 10th

– Lunch at The Chip Inn, Long Stratton - £6 (lunch extra)

Thursday 17th – Beccles - £10

Monday 21st – Wroxham Barns - £15

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Forthcoming Events at Billingford Mill Sunday 16

th July, 2.30pm - Brockdish Village Hall, IP21 4JY.

A talk on the history of the mill and life of a miller by Mr Ivan Daines, Billingford's last miller.

Light refreshments and raffle.

Tickets £4. (Ticket ensures seat.)

Sunday 30th

July: David Brown Tractor Club.

Mill open for tours 12 noon - 4pm. Adults £3, S/C £2, children free.

Light refreshments from the Shepherd's Hut

Parking on common.

Further details and tickets from Julie and Herbert, Mill Custodians,

01379 853967

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Farewell Jake Friday afternoon saw us saying cheerio to Jake Kubala, a very popular member of our staff, as he moves on to become a ‘Community Connector’ for South Norfolk Council.

Jake began his time with us as a very enthusiastic, young volunteer working on the information desk and, very soon, became involved with the Jobs Club. When the post of Information Centre Coordinator became available in June 2011, he was the obvious choice to fill the position.

Running jobs clubs at Diss and Dereham were all part of his work , which also included running IT courses and work for Norfolk Community Foundation. This was in addition to his leadership of the team of volunteers who work on the desk of the information centre.

The real highlight in recent times was his involvement with the project ‘Jobs Club on Show’.

This was a huge success which succeeded in its aim to get as many participants as possible into work.

We are very sorry to see Jake go, and wish him the best of good fortune as

he moves on to the next stage of his career.

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Harleston Information Plus The Community Information Centre is open:

Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Thurs 9.30am – 12.30pm. Sat 10am – 1pm

8 Exchange Street, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AB.

01379 851917 hip@harleston-norfolk.org.uk

Our Community Information Centre is here for you, the team of friendly volunteers are on hand to help with your community and tourist enquiries. From bus timetables to information for carers, from local walks and maps to Citizens Advice, we have everything under one roof.

Pop in and see us, we think you might be surprised by what you find. Everyone is welcome to call in for a chat and a browse!

Bus Passes

Did you know that you can apply for your Concessionary Bus Pass here at the centre? It costs just £7 including the photograph. Bring along proof of your address and age and we will help you fill in the form.

If you’ve recently moved to the area from another part of Norfolk don’t forget that you need to change your address on your Bus Pass, which you can do here, and if you’ve moved from outside of Norfolk you can apply for your pass at the centre.

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Harleston Garage and Yard Sales with money raised going to Nelson’s Journey,

a charity supporting bereaved children in Norfolk.

Sunday 16th

July - 10am – 2pm

Maps available on the day for 50p each from:

Tofs – The Original Factory Shop – London Road, Harleston, IP20 9BZ.

Open from 10.30am.

McColls – Market Place, Harleston, IP20 9AD.

Open from 6am.

or from 23 Briar Road, Harleston, IP20 9DU.

If you are interested in having a sale,

please contact Marina Webb on 07776 339340

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Harleston Jobs Club

Open every Wednesday at the

Information Centre 10am - 2pm

If you’re looking for work then why not pop along to your local Jobs Club? A warm welcome awaits you and our friendly team are on hand to help you with:

• Online job searching

• Setting up an email address

• Creating a CV

• Registering and uploading your CV onto job sites

• Writing covering letters and completing application forms

• Interview tips and advice

• 1:1 careers advice

• Job related workshops

• Business start-up information

• Voluntary contributions

Please come along and see how we can help.

All our services are free and confidential.

Jobs Club Volunteer Required

Could you spare a couple of hours a week to help at the Jobs Club?

Duties will include assisting jobseekers with online job searches, helping them to apply for jobs online, assisting to write covering letters, helping to create/update CVs, making tea and coffee and most importantly, offering a friendly, understanding and listening ear! Full training will be given but good IT skills are essential.

Employers

Do you know you can advertise your vacancy for free at the Jobs Club and reach over 600 local jobseekers? Please contact Lucy for further information.

For more information about the Jobs Club please contact Lucy Marjoram.

Call 01379 851920 or Email jobsclub@harleston-norfolk.org.uk

Find us on Facebook – Harleston Jobs Club

or call into Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street, Harleston

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100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum As stated in the February edition, the airfield at Thorpe Abbotts was built 75 years ago and the

100th Bomb Group and 8th Air force are also celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year respectively since activation.

Our own Inspirational museum is celebrating 40 years since renovation started to build the museum and is still looked upon very much as a work ongoing with regular changes to displays as more artefacts are donated.

During early May, the volunteers were busy when, on Wednesday 10th May

we were honoured with visits by two Veterans who were based at Thorpe Abbotts during the 2nd World War, together with a coach load of Veterans’ family members and 100th Bomb Group Foundation Members.

Joe Urice rose to the rank of Sergeant and was a Tail Gunner with 351st squadron. Whilst Dewey Christopher was Ground Crew Chief with 351st Squadron on various aircraft; he received the Bronze Star.

During their visit and to honour them and all personnel who served at the base we were treated to a flypast by four KC135 aircraft of the current day 100th air refuelling wing who themselves are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year at their base at Mildenhall. This was organised by the base commander, Colonel Tom Torkelson to whom we are deeply indebted.

Following the flypast, the families and Veterans had the opportunity to chat to some of the visitors and volunteers who had turned out in force for the event, the veterans spoke of their time at the base and memories of those days all those years ago

Two days later the Veterans and other guests returned to Thorpe Abbotts for a much more private and poignant event. Following brief speeches, a wreath was laid by Steve Crosby, (son of Harry H Crosby who had been a Navigator with 418 Squadron) in honour of all the personnel who served at the base.

Following the photo some of the Museum Volunteers used their cars to take our guests on a tour of what is left of the airfield giving the Veterans the opportunity to once more stand on hardstands where the aircraft that one had flown, in and the other had spent a great deal of time repairing, once stood. A memory that they will take home with them

Once our guests had returned, a meal was on hand for them to enjoy before several speeches and presentations were made. This event had been organised as a low key and private event to allow our Veterans to relax and enjoy their visit especially as at 92 and 94 years respectively it may be the last time that they are able to cross the pond to see us.

Time passed all so quickly on this visit and a hat doffing departure from Joe Urice seemed somehow inappropriate as it is the people of our nation who should be saluting him and all those, who along with our own troops, fought to save our country and although our guests are now back in the USA, this museum will ensure that all those who served at this base will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

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Just when we thought after a week of visiting Veterans and American friends was over, we were thrilled to welcome Chris Barrett whose wife's great Uncle F/O Harry E Edeburn was killed in action whilst he was a copilot on B17 Squawkin hawk with 349 Squadron. Chris spent several hours talking with Tony Mark and Gordon Debenham who, as young boys, had lived near the base and who chatted to Chris about their wartime memories whilst Chris shared what he knew of his wife's relative with the pair and other volunteers, Chris had been hosted for a few days by Richard Tallent one of our hard-working volunteers, then on Sunday afternoon a visit from Phil Snyder and his wife; Phil is the son of Bombadier Melvin D Snyder from the Robert Ellis Crew of 351st Squadron. Phil can be seen here with his wife in front of the 351 squadron emblem. What a wonderful way to end what had been for all involved an emotional and truly memorable week.

The museum continues to be open at weekends and Bank holidays until the end of October and Wednesdays until the end of September. A number of visiting organisations will be joining us over the summer months and a couple of dates for your diaries - on the 25

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June 100+ vintage & classic cars will be joining us for a couple of hours between 11.30am and 2pm whilst on Sunday 2

nd July the Pink Tractor Run

will depart from the Wood Lane end of the old airfield at 11.30am and pass the Museum gates a few minutes later, These wonderful ladies are raising funds for Breast Cancer research so why not pay us a visit and support two great causes?

Later in the year on 3rd

September, we will be hosting an event called Remembering the Past when several people who were youngsters during the war who lived near the base will be telling their stories of those far-gone days. If you lived locally and you have stories to tell or if you lived in the Nisson Huts after the war and would like to join us, we would love to hear from you. You can email Roncar.Tower@btopenworld.com. Or telephone 01379 740708 at weekends between 10am and 5pm or call in and see us. Other details of the event will follow on our website and Facebook site.

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Can you spare a few hours a month? Are you looking for something fun and rewarding to do in your spare time?

Then come along and volunteer at The Cabin and help to make a difference to young people’s lives.

We are seeking volunteers to help for a couple of hours either once a week or every other week with the opening and closing of The Cabin and general supervision.

Please contact Lucy Marjoram for an informal chat – 01379 852749. The Cabin is based on the recreation ground behind the Harleston Leisure Centre.

Norfolk Knitters Would the kind ladies who knit the T shaped jumpers for Norfolk Knitters and take them to Harleston Information Centre and Bullock Fair Charity Shop please note that there is a new pattern for these, a copy of which is at the Information Centre. They now like them to have longer sleeves.

Many thanks to all the knitters

Ann Loane

Flags in July

will be displayed in the town centre to:

celebrate the Harleston and Waveney Art Trail 23rd

June to 9th July,

1000 Cranes for Peace from the 20th

and to commemorate Joseph Leo Phillips,

a WWI Canadian aviator who lost his life

when his aircraft crashed in Redenhall 100 years ago.

The town’s flags are managed by

Harleston’s Future’s FlagForce volunteers.

Would you like to be involved with putting up the flags in town? We would like some more volunteers, so it is not always the same people. There are no ladders involved, we are a friendly bunch and we meet on a Sunday morning (when the town is quiet).

If you would like to know any more please phone: Carol. 01379 853132

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Tea and Chat

2

nd Thursday of the month

2pm - 4pm

at the Community Information Centre

8 Exchange Street, Harleston.

Find out what is happening in the town,

meet people and make friends

Free admission ~ Tea or coffee £1

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International Mini Print Exhibition 2017 Gallery 2 - Wingfield Barns

22nd

July to Sunday 3rd

September 11am - 4pm,

Wednesdays to Sundays

Wingfield Barns is delighted to host this

prestigious exhibition that draws a large

number of visitors and collectors every year

who are keen to buy original prints at

affordable prices.

The Exhibition has been running annually

since 1995 and will be curated by Ian

Chance, Course Director for the MA

Creative Entrepreneurship course at the

University of East Anglia. It will also tour in

L’Etangd’Art gallery in Bages, France and

Cadaqués, Spain and is the largest and

most popular running exhibition of mini

prints in the world.

In Gallery 1, Rosemary Elliott will be exhibiting a selection of her latest

landscape paintings that move between objective realism to abstraction from

the mists of East Anglia to the arid plains of Queensland, Australia.

Rosemary trained at the Royal Academy Schools, London and has exhibited

recently at Mandell’s Gallery Norwich and the Harleston & Waveney Art Trail

Collective. The exhibition runs 22nd

July to 6th August 11am - 4pm,

Wednesdays to Sundays.

John Parker, art lecturer and artist in residence will also be exhibiting his

work in Studio 4 during the first two weeks.

The private view for the exhibitions is open to the public from 6pm - 8pm on Thursday 20

th July in Gallery 2. There is free parking adjacent to the site in

Low Road and parking for Blue Badge holders next to the galleries.

Free Admission to all exhibitions.

Wingfield Barns, Church Road, Wingfield, Suffolk IP21 5RA

Tel: 01379 384505 www.wingfieldbarns.com

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Quiz Night at the Swan Hotel Friday 21st July - 7pm

Teams maximum of 4 people

£2 per head

Meals available from £4.95 per head

(Limited menu)

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Our monthly bereavement group is held at The Swan Hotel, Harleston!

Open to everyone, no matter how long ago your loss You are all welcome to come and join in,

Meet people in a similar situation and share your thoughts.

The group meets the last Sunday of each month between 2pm and 4pm at The Swan Hotel Lounge.

Refreshments will be served free of charge

Please contact Freyja at Susan Whymark Funeral Service for more information and to book your place.

01379 851253 or harleston@susanwhymark.co.uk

The Swan Hotel | Lounge | Last Sunday of the month| 2pm-4pm | Free

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