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SHOULDHAM NEWSSHOULDHAM NEWSSHOULDHAM NEWSSHOULDHAM NEWS
Autumn 2014, Volume 13. No. 1.
What a celebration!
Shouldham has just celebrated the culmination of
its 18 months in the limelight: the official
re-opening of our community-owned village pub,
the King’s Arms. To mark the event, there followed three days of festivities,
starting with a peal of the bells of All Saints’ Church to rejoice at our success.
At the official reception in the pub, attended by our local MP and Cabinet Minis-
ter, Elizabeth Truss, Deputy Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Colin
Manning, and Editor of the EDP, Nigel Pickover, a plaque was given by Pub is
the Hub to recognise the King’s Arms’ ‘important role at the heart of local com-
munity services’. The EDP also brought out a ‘Shouldham Special Edition’ of the
paper to commemorate the occasion. Copies of this edition are for sale at 75p in
the pub.
Council Leader Nick Daubney also attended the opening, as did Cllr Elizabeth
Knockolds who actually signed the paperwork allowing us to register the pub as
a community asset. Deborah Smart, Grants Manager of the Social Investment
Business, which awarded Shouldham Community Enterprises a major grant that
enabled the village to buy its pub, gave a short speech applauding the SCE
committee on the high quality of its application.
After the reception, and a group photo outside the pub, the King’s Arms Beer &
Music Festival got well underway with a huge number of beers and ciders to
sample in a tent on the Green. It was a truly memorable weekend, with high-
lights including performances by poet/comedians Mark Grist and Tim Clare,
Shouldham’s very own talented musicians, Georgie Britton
and Robyn Walkey, local favourites Crackletube and a
rousing Saturday night of rhythm & blues. On Sunday after-
noon the entertainment continued with popular local guitar-
ist Peter Carter and fabulous country blues duo, Yve Mary
B and Tony Brook. Cont. page 2
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Cont from page 1
Such is the strength of community spirit in our village, a thank-you list to every-
one who helped organise and volunteer during the weekend could fill much of
Shouldham News, but with apologies to the many, we would like to single out
Jim Ross, who with Ian and Abbie at the King’s Arms organised the event, the
committee of Shouldham Community Enterprises, the entire Gibson family
(especially Emma), chef Peter Barnard and Chris Lawrence (who never seemed
to stop working!). Our thanks, too, go to Ben (Karl’s son) and all the other folk
who helped build the stillage racks; all our volunteers behind the bar (including
Emma from Camra, who came all the way from Norwich to help), everyone who
helped set up and take down the tents and straw bales (especially John Dovey
and Geoff Hipperson), the bands and musicians who all gave their services for
free, and for the night watchmen and women who spent the night guarding the
beer. We should also like to thank all the organisations who sponsored a beer
barrel and so helped make the weekend such a financial success.
Finally, thanks to all the people who drank the beer listened to the music and
had a good time.
The excitement of the festival weekend may have died down, but our community
project continues. We hope soon to open the community café at the eastern end
of the pub, and also to build wheelchair-accessible toilets at this end. Then, in
January, the King’s Arms is set to start providing school meals for St Martin at
Shouldham. Help with any of these projects most gratefully received!
www.shouldham.info
A message from our new
borough councillor
Dear Residents
I have been asked to write a short piece about borough councillors. Having
only just been elected I have not really become involved yet, but I repre-
sented this ward (and the previous Airfield ward, before the boundary
changes) for several years and I don’t think responsibilities have changed
much.
The duties of a borough councillor include representing the residents and
ward interests at the borough council, usually to serve on some sub-
committees of the council, representing the council on outside bodies (for
example drainage boards) and attending parish council meetings.
Airfield ward covers a large area and therefore there are two councillors
for this ward. Most of the contact with residents is through the parish
council meetings. Probably the most common complaint received concerns
speeding traffic. Roads are a county council matter, as is education and the
police, but we can forward comments and follow them up.
The main borough activities are refuse collection and planning. Here we can
try to ensure a good service. There are quite strict rules regarding plan-
ning, but we can help to inform applicants of the procedure and if appropri-
ate speak at planning meetings. Also we can request that an application be
considered by the Planning Committee which otherwise could be decided by
officers’ delegated powers. My advice to applicants with applications which
may not be clear is to obtain pre-application advice from the planning de-
partment because once a recommendation is made by planning officers on
an application, it is usual for the decision to be in line with the recommen-
dation. The Town and Country Planning Act (which goes back originally to
1947) took away the right of a person in control of land to develop it with-
out permission. Cont. Page 4
Cont. from page 3
It is not up to the applicant to show why they should be allowed develop-
ment, it is up to objectors to show why development should not proceed.
If an application fails then the applicant can appeal against the decision; if
an application is allowed, objectors cannot appeal. Therefore, although it
may not often seem like it, the advantage is with the applicant. (Please bear
in mind these are personal views. I am not a planning consultant.)
One final point I would like to mention is that although I am all for plain
speaking, the polite and reasoned approach to councillors and officers of
the council is more likely to have a successful outcome than a blunt con-
frontation along with a barrage of adverse criticism. Geoff Hipperson
We both look forward to meeting you at parish council or elsewhere. Con-
tact details: Michael Howland tel 01366 387461, email
[email protected] ; Geoff Hipperson, tel home,
01366 348277, mobile 07774 170 696, email
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All Saints’ Flower FestivalAll Saints’ Flower FestivalAll Saints’ Flower FestivalAll Saints’ Flower Festival
With its theme: ‘I Remember...’, the Flower Festival spanned
the usual three-day August Bank Holiday period. The amaz-
ingly beautiful arrangements depicted a surprising range of
memories: for example, learning to hula hoop; firework dis-
plays; first bike ride; F1 motor racing; an invitation to an Ara-
bic wedding – to name just a few. In addition, the Ladybirds
provided a very creative display near the choir stalls; and
there were attractive, free-standing exhibits on the font, the
altar and in all the main windows. The Festival now has a wide regional appeal
and the visitors were full of praise for the arrangers’ imaginative handiwork,
which richly deserved due approval.
None of this could happen without the most generous sponsorship of the flow-
ers, either by the individual arrangers or by outside organisations. The coordina-
tors wholeheartedly thank these donors, for without such backing there would
be no Festival. Similar thanks must also go to all the volunteers who staff the
various sectors of the event and so contribute to its overall success. Although it
is somewhat unfair to name individuals, several key persons really made their
mark this year. Besides overseeing the refreshment area, Jennifer Malby gave a
lucid, impromptu interview on local radio which resulted in listeners from East
Dereham and Norwich travelling to see the flowers. Chris Lawrence was again a
tower of strength serving food and drinks; and Anne Carpenter produced an ap-
parently endless number of cakes, using 71 eggs (as well as goodness knows
how much electricity) in the process! Such events depend on so many willing
helpers – mostly unseen. But sincere thanks are extended to those who worked
in the bric-a-brac tent, notably Wendy Ash; all who gave prizes and sold raffle
tickets, not forgetting our neighbours at Hill House for
their kind provision of water. And that is not to overlook
the tent erectors/dismantlers and the ferrying of tables,
goods, etc. However, it was certainly worth all the ef-
fort. Just over £2000 – a clear record – was raised,
which All Saints’ PCC acknowledges with the utmost
gratitude.
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Our Annual Blooming Great Tea Party
Once again we had a really great day with extremely kind weather –
the sun shone for all of the two hours we were pouring tea and slicing
cake to raise funds for Marie Curie.
The support in the village was brilliant, with so many people making
delicious cakes and tasty goodies. At one point there was a queue of
cake-lovers from the tent to the tree, all waiting to sample Shouldham
and Fincham’s cooks’ delights. Robyn Walkey serenaded the party
while the kids enjoyed the lucky dip and the adults sipped tea, ate
cake, bought raffle tickets and sifted through an array of ‘bring and
buy’ goodies.
This year we raised £470.52, which was a record – and all for such a
good cause, and something members of this village have benefitted
from several times in the recent past.
A very big thank-you is sincerely sent to all who baked, supported and
helped to make this a great event.
Jane Rose-Land
Open Mic Night at the King’s Arms
Last year’s Open Mic Nights were a tremendous success,
raising money for Save Our King’s Arms, and then (when the
battle was won!) for the pub’s garden furniture and chil-
dren’s play equipment. It also helped bring to the village’s attention the
wealth of talent in our midst, especially young stars like Robyn Walkey,
Georgie Britton and Alex Thornber.
Now we’re planning to re-start the nights at the King’s Arms, on the first
Monday of the Month. The inaugural Open Mic Night at the King’s Arms will
be held on Monday October 6th, start-
ing at 7.30pm.
Entry is free. All musicians, poets and
comedians welcome to do a turn. For
more details contact Ian Skinner at the
King’s Arms on 01366 347410.
www.shouldham.info
Monthly Draw
£25 prize each month
Bonus Draw in December
£100 1st prize, £50 2nd prize
£25 3rd prize
2014/15 tickets are still for sale
Maximum 100 Tickets available
For tickets contact Emma 01366 348199 / [email protected]
Winners 2014
Jul - 19 Mr & Mrs D Sharpe
Aug - 10 Liz Seymour
Sep - 4 Charlie Hart
Next Messy Church on
Friday 31st October
at 2pm - 3.30pm
at Shouldham Village Hall
Just £1 per child. Open to all children, but they must be accom-
panied by an adult.
Contact Angela on 01366 348371 for more details.
No booking necessary!
Flower Festival thank yous
A big thank you to all the ladies who made cakes, sausage rolls and scones for
the Flower Festival refreshments. We did better than ever and could not have
done it without all your contributions… A special thanks to Chris, Domonique
and Ann Carpenter for all their hard work. Jennifer Malby
Soup Lunch
Shouldham Village
Hall
Saturday 4th October
12 - 2pm
2 courses & tea or coffee £5
All proceeds go toward a
new kitchen in Shouldham
Village Hall
For information contact
Emma 348199
Calling all parents (and grandparents!) with under-4s!
You are warmly invited to a meeting to discuss the future of Shouldham
Toddler Group on Tuesday 7th October at 9.30am at Shouldham Village
Hall. The group has been running for many years but has recently had to
close temporarily due to a lack of attendance.
If the Toddler Group is something you would like to come to and support on
a regular basis, then please come along to the meeting so we can see if
there is sufficient interest to keep it going! :-) The Group, which is held in
the Village Hall, is a lovely chance for the children to play while the parents
(and grandparents!) socialise over a cuppa & biscuit (or two). It's a great
way to meet other families in the village and there are lots of toys and ac-
tivities for the little ones.
If you cannot make that date but would like to be a part of it then please
email me to express your interest on [email protected] or call me
on 01366 348371. Hope to see some of you there! :-) Angela
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Saturday 4th October 10am-2pm, Magpie Centre (A10 between King’s Lynn
and Downham Market): ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. In aid of West Norfolk
Group, Riding for the Disabled Association. Barbecue and refreshments served
through the day.
Saturday 4th October, 12-2pm, Shouldham Village Hall: SOUP LUNCH.
Two courses with tea or coffee, £5. All proceeds go directly towards a new
kitchen in the Village Hall. For more information, contact Emma 348199.
Monday 6th October, 7.30pm, King’s Arms: KING'S ARMS 'FIRST
MONDAY' OPEN MIC NIGHT. The inaugural Open Mic Night at our
newly reopened pub. Free entry. All musicians, poets and comedians welcome
to come and do a turn. Details from Ian at the pub (01366 347410).
Friday 17th October, Chalk & Cheese: FISH DINNER. For more details
please call Bridget or Andrew on 348039 or email
Tuesday 21st October, 7.45pm, Shouldham Village Hall: SHOULDHAM
LADYBIRDS VINTAGE MAKE-UP AND FASHION. For more informa-
tion, contact Emma 01366 348199.
Saturday 1st November, 11am-1pm, Indoor School, Magpie Centre (A10
between King’s Lynn and Downham Market): EQUESTRIAN TABLE TOP
SALE. £6 per pitch and £1 entry (children free). For enquiries and bookings
phone 07518 084363.
Saturday 1st November, 12-2pm, Shouldham Village Hall: SOUP LUNCH.
Two courses with tea or coffee, £5. All proceeds go directly towards a new
kitchen in the Village Hall. For more information, contact Emma 348199.
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Monday 3rd November, 7.30pm, King’s Arms: KING'S ARMS 'FIRST
MONDAY' OPEN MIC NIGHT. Free entry. All musicians, poets and comedi-
ans welcome to come and do a turn. Details from Ian at the pub (01366 347410).
Friday 14th November, 5.30-8pm, St Martin at Shouldham School: ST MAR-
TIN’S PARADE AND CHRISTMAS MARKET. Gifts, children’s clothing,
jams and preserves for sale. All welcome. Cost of stalls, £5.
Friday 21st November, Chalk & Cheese: INDIAN SPICE NIGHT. For more
details please call Bridget or Andrew on 348039 or email
Sunday 23rd November, from 10.30am, Chalk & Cheese: CHRISTMAS AN-
TIQUES AND CRAFTS FAIR. For more details please call Bridget or An-
drew on 348039 or email [email protected]
Sunday 23rd November: SHOULDHAM NEWS DEADLINE. The final date
for copy for the Christmas edition. If you have any news, views or details of
forthcoming events (up to March 2015), please contact Phil Harriss (01366
347244 or 01844 238868/[email protected] note change of email ad-
dress). Or pop a note through the door of ‘Dunromin’ on the Green. Electronic,
colour copies of the newsletter can be found at www.shouldham.info and on the
Shouldham Parish Council website:
http://shouldhampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/category/newsletters/
Tuesday 25th November, 7.45pm, Shouldham Village Hall: SHOULDHAM
LADYBIRDS. For more information, contact Emma 01366 348199.
Saturday 29th November, Watlington Village Hall: RACE NIGHT. Be an
‘owner’ for the night and maybe even cheer ‘your’ horse into the winners’ en-
closure. In aid of Riding for the Disabled. More details to follow.
www.shouldham.info
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Meets the last Tuesday of the month,
8pm
Shouldham Village Hall
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Monday 1st December, 7.30pm, King’s Arms: KING'S ARMS 'FIRST
MONDAY' OPEN MIC NIGHT. Free entry. All musicians, poets and come-
dians welcome to come and do a turn. Details from Ian at the pub (01366
347410).
Saturday 6th December, 12-2pm, Shouldham Village Hall: CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL SOUP LUNCH. Two courses with tea or coffee, £5. All proceeds
go directly towards a new kitchen in the Village Hall. For more information,
contact Emma 01366 348199.
All ladies welcome
£3.50 per meeting or
£30 for 12 months
For more information contact [email protected]
Bible groupBible groupBible groupBible group
Are you a Christian or interested in finding out more about Je-
sus and the Bible? If the answer is ‘yes’ then you are warmly
invited to Tom & Angela’s home every Wednesday evening at
7.30pm for an hour of informal discussion, exploring the Bible
and prayer. (We go to The Salvation Army church on Sundays
but can’t get to a Bible group in the week so thought we’d start one we can get
to!) Open to all churchgoers and non-churchgoers too! We live at 7 Woodward
Close, Shouldham. Phone us on 01366 348371 if you’d like more info. Starting
on Wednesday 29th October. Hope to see some of you there!
Information from the County Council on
changes to recycling People have for some time demanded a kerbside collection for glass jars
and bottles, plastic food trays, tubs and pots and cartons. Thanks to a
new contract, negotiated by all the councils in Norfolk, it is now possible
to recycle your glass bottles and jars and a whole new range of clean
food and drink containers by simply placing them in your green recycling
bin. These items are then transformed into useful, saleable materials.
This change, which is happening across Norfolk from October 1st, has
been made possible as the material-recycling facility at Costessey has
been extended and upgraded with cutting-edge equipment to enable a
wider range of materials to be processed.
The Council asks that people rinse food from bottles, jars and plastic tubs
before placing them loose in their bins.
Support the Recycling Revolution campaign on twitter by using the hash-
tag #RecyclingRevolution. For more information visit
www.recyclefornorfolk.org.uk
Note from Shouldham Parish Council
A glass recycling facility will still be available at the playing field and new
glass recycling bins are being arranged for the King’s Arms, both of which
will benefit Shouldham directly.
www.shouldham.info
The Sounds of Shouldham and some consequences
The sounds of Shouldham that characterise my home are a mixture of comforting and
pleasant noises – and some that are less welcome. Among the soothing and reassuring
are the bells of All Saints’, my neighbours greeting each other in the street, Philip’s
chickens, birdsong, jackdaws in the chimney pots, rooks calling as they pass overhead
going to roost, owls at night, wind in the trees and the buzzing of bees in summer. Less
welcome are noisy aircraft from Marham, and at certain times gunfire from the sur-
rounding fields and woods. This latter sound is unwelcome as it invariably means some
creature is being blasted to oblivion simply for competing for food with its human
neighbours.
During the 12 years we have lived here, one of the saddest sights we came across was
a man in tweeds loading dozens of dead hares in the back of a trailer on the other side
of the Warren on the edge of farm land. Research revealed hares can be shot all year
round – and are. Hares are said to be a pest: they eat crops. But their numbers are di-
minishing all over the country. Organised shoots are big business and can be a good
income for landowners, but the Hare Preservation Trust is trying to get at least a ‘close
season’ for shooting hares to give the creatures a chance of long-term survival.
However the main reason for this piece is that on one of my regular walks today
around Shouldham I saw the shooting of rooks in fields off Mill Lane and realised the
reason for the recent Saturday fusillades. The rooks it seems were attracted to the
food provided for the large numbers of pigs currently being raised around the village
and so they were being shot. The method was to set out already-dead birds as decoys
in the field and so attract others to fly in and be blasted. This is an emotive piece for
me because I find it hard to reconcile the sometimes sanitised and edited representa-
tion of wildlife and farming presented in programmes like Spring Watch and Country
File with what happens to the creatures we share our village surroundings with. I
would be desperately sad if the flocks of rooks I see and hear flying over to roost at
dusk around the village disappeared in such a brutal fashion.
So many good things happen in Shouldham for its human residents – can we not also
make it a haven for the local wildlife too?
Carroll Cowin
Organisations, clubs and services Please contact Shouldham News if any of the details below change.
All Saints’ Church
Vicar: Revd Barbara Burton, New Rectory, High Street, Fincham, King’s Lynn PE33 9EL
(01366 348079/[email protected]).
Church wardens: Brian and Ann Hullah (347814/[email protected]/ bbhul-
Bell ringing: practice night Thursday 7-8.30pm; contact Brian Hullah (347814).
Bowls Club
New Clubhouse, Fairstead Grove, Shouldham (01366 347550). Whist drives on Tues-
days at 7.30pm.
Bus services
Shouldham has a bus service (Monday to Saturday) to Marham and King’s Lynn, run by
Norfolk Green buses (www.norfolkgreen.co.uk/01553 776980). There are also occa-
sional bus services (the No.51) run to Norwich and Downham Market by Eagle Coaches
(01760 755641/www.eaglescoaches.co.uk).
Good Companions
A social club for the village’s older residents, meeting on the third Wednesday of each
month from 2pm to 4pm in the Village Hall. Contact: Jennie Thorley (01366
347261/[email protected]).
Scouting
2nd Runcton Holme & Watlington beavers & cubs. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut
next to the school in Runcton Holme. Contact: Bob Keens (01553
810855/[email protected]). Beavers meet on Tuesday 5.30-7pm, cubs on
Wednesday 6.30-8pm.
Rainbows. For girls aged five to seven. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 4.30-5.30pm
Thursdays. Contact: Poppy (Jane Rose-Land; 01366 347452/[email protected]).
Brownies. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 6-7.15pm Thursdays.
Contact: Brown Owl (Mandy Randle; 01366 388554/[email protected]).
Guides. Meet at Runcton Holme Scout Hut 7.30-9pm Thursdays.
Contact: Guide Leader (Sarah Mac; 01366 501942/[email protected]).
www.shouldham.info
Organisations, clubs and services
Ladybirds (formerly Shouldham Women’s Institute)
Contact: Emma (01366 348199/[email protected]).
Shouldham Football Club
Website: www.shouldhamfc.co.uk
Chairman: Keith Matthews; vice-chair: Nigel Nixon (01366 347288); treasurer: Tim
Owen (01366 347926); welfare officer: Nicola Smith (07867
523896/[email protected]); secretary: Anne Goodenough (07443 046104/
Shouldham Oil Syndicate
Contact Mike Mann on [email protected] to be added to his mailing list
Shouldham Parish Council
Contact: Val Negus, parish clerk (01366 347495/ [email protected]). Website:
http://shouldhampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk
Shouldham Post Office
Westgate Street, Shouldham (01366 347789).
Shouldham Thorpe Allotment Society
Contact: John Cowin, treasurer, 43 Westgate Street, Shouldham (01366
347526/orrycowin @aol.com) or Jim Ross (07960350128/[email protected]).
Toddler Group
Contact: Angela ([email protected]).
Village Hall
Contact: Ann (01366 347669).
Village Weekend Committee
Contact: Emma (01366 348199/ [email protected]).
Organisations, clubs and services
Businesses
If you would like your Shouldham-based business included in this directory, please con-
tact Shouldham News.
Chalk & Cheese
Contact Andrew & Bridget Archibald, 1 Eastgate Street, Shouldham (01366
348039/[email protected]/www.bed-and-breakfast-west-norfolk.co.uk).
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Carter – Artist
Figurative paintings and drawings in a variety of media. Also printed fine-art cards. Com-
missions accepted. Contact 01366 348116 or [email protected]
Keith Matthews Accountancy
Contact 01366 347848/ [email protected]).
King’s Arms
www.kingsarmsshouldham.co.uk/ 01366 347410
Now owned by Shouldham Community Enterprises (SCE). SCE and Support Our King’s
Arms (SOKA) can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or by
leaving a message on 01366 308092. To book a meal at the pub, please phone the
manager, Ian Skinner, on 01366 347410.
Poppi Interiors
Warren Lodge, Fairstead Drove, Shouldham (01366 348033/07708506359 /poppiinteri-
Shouldham Village Hall Kitchen Fund!
We are pleased to announce that we have raised over £700 since February. This is
still a way away from the £5000 needed, but we would like to thank everyone who
has contributed, by helping, donating or attending.
Now Autumn is here we will be returning to soup & a roll to get you through the
cold months. We look forward to seeing you all.
Emma Gibson, Claire Atterbury, Chris Lawrence & Chloe Gibson
www.shouldham.info
Living Independently in Later Years (LILY)
LILY is an online directory for West Norfolk that brings together infor-mation about a wide range of activities, services, advice and guidance, primarily for the over 65s, providing an easy-to-access, easy-to-use ref-erence and signposting guide.
LILY is arranged into ten simple-to-search categories and there are use-ful filters and quick links that make finding information quick and easy. Whether you’re looking for a club or activity close by, perhaps you want travel or mobility advice, or maybe you need tips for managing your money… then LILY can help. If you’re concerned about staying safe, worried about having a fall, or if you’re at home caring for someone… LILY can help you to find the advice and help you may need to help make your life a little easier.
If you don’t have a computer, you can still access all the information in the LILY directory by calling 01553 616200 and speaking to a member of the Council’s Customer Services team. An advisor will search the di-rectory on your behalf and give you all the relevant information. If re-quired, this information can then be sent to you, or to a relative, friend or carer, by post or email.
Organisers of regular activities, such as clubs or support groups, or community services for older people living in the region, can have details included in the LILY directory. Just email [email protected] or call 01553 616200 with details.
If you’re over 65 and you want to know what’s going on in the area, or if you need signposting to specialist services, simply Ask LILY at www.asklily.org.uk or call 01553 616200.
The LILY directory is a West Norfolk Partnership project, led by the Bor-ough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk
Joanne Mawson, Project Officer, Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk (email: [email protected]; website: www.west-
norfolk.gov.uk).
Watlington Medical Centre News
The two new members of our team have written a bit about themselves and how they are finding
work at Watlington Medical Centre and Pharmacy.
An Introduction to Dr Priya Ghosh
I qualified from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Medical School in 2006. I then spent two
years working in London doing my foundation training, before moving on to do my GP training in
Welwyn Garden City. I chose to become a GP as I love the variety of generations and conditions
that I get to see on a daily basis. During my GP training I also undertook a Diploma in Obstetrics
and Gynaecology in order to gain a better knowledge of women’s health. After qualifying as a GP,
I worked in Derbyshire and King’s Lynn.
I have been at Watlington Medical Centre now for two months, and I am really enjoying my time
here. It is one of the friendliest and most helpful practices I have worked at. I really appreciated
the warm welcome that I have received from my patients over the past few months. I have never
in eight years of working as a doctor seen a group of patients so friendly, and who care for their
doctor as much as the Watlington patients – so thank-you!
Watlington Pharmacy patient care unparalleled says new Pharmacist – Otto Wolny
Having managed several large dispensaries in Norfolk and neighbouring counties, I was pleas-
antly surprised by the quality and accuracy here at Watlington Pharmacy. With the help of the
latest technology in dispensing, the margin for error is virtually zero. Patient safety is at the heart
of everything we do and thanks to the great team here we are achieving great efficiency. This in
turn frees up time for the Pharmacist to concentrate on patient consultations. Registered patients
on multiple medications can ask to book to see me so I can help them get the most out of their
medicines and manage side-effects.
Our dedicated stopping-smoking advisors are available throughout the week and have already
helped several patients to make a positive difference to their health. Over a period of several
weeks, dependency on smoking will be reduced with the use of nicotine replacement products,
chosen to best suit the client. Please come in or telephone to book a consultation.
We are now reviewing our range of Pharmacy Medicines with a view to extending the range of
drugs we can prescribe over the counter to help patients who cannot get into an appointment at a
convenient time or are in need of a quick service. Please feel free to ask to speak to the new
Pharmacist any time during our opening hours.
Extra news from WMC
Following our last Patients’ Survey carried out by our Patients’ Group in January this year, quite a
number of patients requested a chiropodist to be based at the Medical Centre.
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We have at last found one – Simon Young will be based here every Wednesday morning starting
on Wednesday 3rd September. He will be charging £25 per patient per visit. Please contact re-
ception if you would like to book an appointment to see him.
Flu clinics will take place this year on Saturday 4th October and Saturday 15th November. Book
your appointment with the receptionist.
Chalk & Cheese news The Chalk and Cheese congratulates the King’s Arms on formally opening its doors!
We are looking forward to a packed Autumn and Festive Calendar and are now taking
bookings for the following events:
Fish Dinner 17th October
Indian Spice Night 21st November
Christmas Parties from 1st December
Christmas Day Lunch
New Year’s Eve Jazz and Buffet.
Also we are pleased to advise that for the second year we are running a Christmas An-
tiques and Crafts Fair on Sunday 23rd November from 10.30am.
For more details please call Bridget or Andrew on 01366 348039 or email
Magpie Centre gets set for autumn
Autumn events at the Magpie Centre – home of West Norfolk Group, Riding for
the Disabled Association – kick off with an Arts and Crafts Fair, to be held in the
indoor school on Saturday 4th October. The Fair opens to the public at 10am
and runs until 2pm, so here’s your chance to do some leisurely Christmas shop-
ping and surprise your friends and relatives with original handmade gifts of all
kinds. There will be a barbecue plus refreshments served throughout the day,
and all proceeds will benefit the Magpie Centre. Find us on the A10 between
King’s Lynn and Downham Market. Sorry, no dogs allowed except Guide Dogs.
A few pitches for stallholders are still available at £10 each. If you would like one
please call 07725 163758.
M.M.A. BOOK-KEEPING AND
ACCOUNTANCY
Chartered Management Accountant
• Tax Returns
• VAT Returns
• Self Build VAT Claims
• Monthly Management
Accounts Preparation
• Sage, Excel and Manual
Systems Advice
• Computerisation of Records
• Home/On Site Visits Available
Call Keith Matthews (ACMA)
01366 347848 07818 438066
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Charlotte Rose LicAc VTCT
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy Massage
Acupuncture for Pain
Hot Stone Massage
Indian Head Massage
Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture
Clinics in Wereham nr Stoke Ferry and
Old Red Lion, Castle Acre
Gift Vouchers Available
Contact Charlotte
07855513199 01366 501232
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