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February 2020 Issue 1, Volume 10 A monthly magazine for the residents of Hopton-on-Sea FREE

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Your comments count on 200 home development!Your comments count, don’t miss out, on the development of 200 homes, land east of Lowestoft Road Hopton. Meeting to dis-cuss the application for Reserved Matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. Monday 10th February 2020, Village Hall, 7pm. All welcome.

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There are Parish Councillor vacancies that can be fi lled by co-option. If you are interest in helping your community and would like more information and an informal chat please contact one of your Councillors or Julie. It will only take a few hours of your time each month and can easily fi t around your job or retirement. Your voice matters!

Here are just some of the items the Parish Council deals with:-

• As part of a local Council (third tier of Government, non political), you will have responsibility for ensuring local services are run smoothly.• Deciding on how much to raise through the Council Tax (precept) in order to deliver services i.e. new street lighting, bus shelter, grass cutting, grants etc.• Infl uencing and shaping the long term development for the parish.• Comment on planning applications.• Improve the quality of life and the environment in the village.• Work to identify issues which are important to the lives of residents you represent.• Working to bring about improvements through local projects, lobbying other service providers and working in partnership with other parishes and agencies.

Your Community Needs Your Help

Help keep your area tidy, join the Annual Village Litter Pick in Hopton on Saturday 28 March 2020, meeting at the Pavilion Building, Recreation Ground, Lowestoft Road at 10.30am for this very worthwhile community event. Everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. GYB Services will be providing some equipment.

We look forward to seeing as many residents as possible as part of the Great British Spring Clean – Keep Britain Tidy Campaign.

Great British Spring Clean – Keep Britain Tidy Campaign. Let’s all join in and do our bit for the environment.

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Please submit material by the 10th February for consideration in the March edition.Julie [email protected]

Published byHopton-on-Sea Parish CouncilOffi ce at the Village Hall, Station Road,Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BE

Printed byBlackwell Print, Charles Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3LA

If you are interested in advertising within this magazine, which is delivered free of charge to 1400 homes in Hopton every month and published on the Parish Council’s website, then get in touch.

t 01502 730768e [email protected] www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk

We hope you enjoy reading your monthly copy of Village News. If you have a news article or something you woild like published, please get in touch, using the contact details below.

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February 2020

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If you are new to Hopton, welcome! A copy of Village News will be delivered through your door every month. It should help you keep in touch with what’s going on in Hopton. If you have any queries or we can help in any way please contact Julie, Clerk to the Council on 01502 730768 or pop into the Offi ce at the Village Hall, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm. The Parish Council’s website also has information at the click of a mouse.

www.hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk

We look forward to seeing you at one of the many events being held throughout the year in the village. There is also a Hopton Residents Facebook page (managed by residents).

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Your comments count, don’t miss out!Development of 200 homes – remaining reserved matters only – Land east of Lowestoft Road Hopton. Application 06/19/0697/DOutline Planning Permission for 200 homes and associated facilities were approved by GYBC in 2017, with some reserved matte, under reference 06/17/0339/0. The owner of the land is Norfolk County Council and the applicant Lovell Partnership have now submitted an application to GYBC for approval of the remaining reserved matters. These relate to the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. The Parish Council has received a copy of the application for approval of reserved matters and this is to be discussed at a Parish Council meeting held in the Village Hall on Monday 10th February 2020, commencing at 7pm. This is part of the Parish Council’s usual monthly meeting.

Plans as supplied by the applicant will be on view, and the Parish Council is able to make comments on the reserved matters, which are taken into consideration by GYBC when making their decision. Your input is very welcome! Please come along to the meeting on 10th February, take a look at the reserved matters and plans, and let us have your feedback so that we can pass this on to GYBC. Our comments must be submitted by 14th February 2020. Realistically, as outline permission was approved in 2017, there is no point in objecting to the development as a whole. However, we can comment and have some infl uence over the appearance, landscaping and layout of this development.You can also view the application on GYBC’s website athttp://planning.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/OcellaWeb/planningSearch

Bubbles Amusements are fundraising for a defi brillator to be installed in that area, in memory of Eileen Tonks. Donations can be made to Bubbles on Warren Road.

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Your comments count on 200 home development!

I am sure that everyone in the village is aware that we do not have a vicar at this present time. Since Roger retired we have had morning services and Eucharist/ Holy communion at 11.00am. Clergy and readers from the Great Yarmouth and Lothingland Deaneries have been helping by taking services for us. This has been a very busy time and will continue to be so for some time. We have a small but reliable team at St Margaret’s who work to keep everything running smoothly, preparing for services, keeping everything clean. In addition there are the volunteers in the churchyard who I think you will agree, are doing a brilliant job. Their project is on hold, as we need to have permission from the diocese for the work which they hope to carry out.

EVERY SUNDAY THERE WILL BE A SERVICE AT 11.00am IN ST MARGARET’S CHURCH HOPTON.

There will be NO MIDWEEK services at Hopton for the foreseeable future.

If you wish to attend a service on Ash Wednesday please check on-line to fi nd the nearest church with an Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of

Lent. The churches we will be joining to work together are Corton and Gunton parishes.The Services and events during Advent were well supported and enjoyed by lots of people. Thanks go to those who helped to decorate the church, prepare the services and to those who came.

A Happy and Healthy 2020 from all of us at Saint Margaret’s Church. Please do come along and join us on a Sunday or at the Drop In Run by Rosie, John and Brenda. I believe that the last count there were 16 around the table nattering and sharing tea, coff ee and many delicious delights. Penny is still churning out marmalade and chutney. If you are passing on a Monday morning between 10.00 until 12.00 the vestry church are open and you could pick up a deliciously diff erent chutney or some golden marmalade. If you are new to the village then the Drop In is a good place to get to meet people and you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Tuesday 25 February Drop in for Mums, Toddlers and Babies 9.30 to 11am for coff ee and a chat.

With Best wishes, Irene and Stephen (Churchwardens)

News from St. Margaret’s Church – your parish church.

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There is also a book exchange at the Village Hall. Bring a book you have read and exchange it for another one. Open to all. Please don’t leave books without

doing an exchange. Happy reading.

You may not want your old sofa, TV or fridge, but the British Heart Foundation do. They will collect goods from your home and fi nd them a new life. Funds raised will help save countless lives

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Community NoticeboardMake some room in your diary tosupport a local event … Are you involved in organising a local event? Up to four lines free space on this page. Don’t hang about it’s fi rst come fi rst served! Contact [email protected] or phone 01502 730768 and speak to Julie.

Monday 10 February. Parish Council meeting. 7pm Village Hall. All welcome.

Tuesday 25 February. Drop in at St. Margaret’s Church for Mums toddlers and babies for a coff ee and a chat.

Saturday 28 March. Annual Village Litter Pick, meeting 10.30am at the Pavilion Building, Recreation Ground, Lowestoft Road. Everyone welcome – families, youth club members, school pupils (children must be accompanied by an adult). See larger article in this magazine.

Saturday 2 May. One-off additional refuse collection organised by the Parish Council in association with GYB Services. This service is for Hopton residents only. Details, with a coupon, will be published in the April edition of this magazine. If anyone is able to assist on the morning of Saturday 2 May please contact the Clerk. Thank you.

Have you registered with NCC and GYBC to “do it on-line”? Once registered you will be able to report overfl owing bins, faulty street lights and a whole host of other activities. To register go to:www.norfolk.gov.ukwww.great-yarmouth.gov.uk

The “GYBC Report It” app is very easy to use. You can upload photos of the problem area, provide details, and receive an acknowledgement. It’s quick and easy. They will also keep you notifi ed when the problem has been resolved.

Amey Streetlighting are NCC’s contractors to repair faulty street lights. You can report via the NCC website or contact Amey direct on 0344 800 8008 Please let them know the number of the street light and location.

Faulty street light, overfl owing litter bin?

HOPTON ON SEA BOWLS CLUBOn behalf of the Committee and members, a Happy New Year to you all. At long last after much fund-raising and paperwork we have had a rewarding Centenary Year with the installation of electricity to the Green and Pavilion. Thanks are due to Sport England Lottery, St. Margaret’s Church, Steve Ford, Ron Brown, Burre Electrical and all members for their generosity in achieving this gaol. Upkeep of the Green will be made a lot easier as will catering in the Pavilion for our teas and social events. Well done everybody! We had our annual Dinner at Gorleston Golf Club just before Christmas which was very well attended and a good chance to catch up with members. We have Fish and Chips at Gorleston Conservative Club in February and other events in the pipeline. Contact Roger or Ray for details. New members, of any age, are always welcome. We are a friendly and sociable club and tuition can be given. We belong to Lothingland and Sunshine Leagues, but for the not too serious bowlers, we have weekly roll-ups on Tuesday afternoon (tea and cake) and Wednesday evenings, and occasionally Sunday afternoons. We aim to open the Green in April. Membership forms are available from Secretary Ray, and Treasurer Ron Brown has started collecting completed forms and subscriptions. For more information contact either: Secretary Ray 01502 732985 or Roger 01502 732093

Memory CaféAt Ritson Lodge Care Home on the last Friday of each month 2 – 4pm. We know the importance of supporting our local community and hold monthly groups, specifi cally for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one. Come along and meet with friends over light refreshments, and enjoy the variety of activities and entertainment.Ritson Lodge Care Home Lowestoft Road Hopton on Sea NR31 9AH Telephone 01502 734000 www.barchester.com


Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust: Settle in Service

Be a volunteer – make a differenceWe are looking for dedicated volunteers who wish to give something back to their local community. Volunteers meet patients on their day of discharge home to help settle them back in their own environment with tasks including companionship, checking heating, making a cup of tea or food shopping. Please contact Troy Smith, Settle in Service Co-Ordinator on 01603 647837 or [email protected] for more information.

A speedy issue in Hopton!We have two months of statistics from the SAM2 camera. Between the 9th November and 6th December 2019 the Sam2 Camera was placed on Sidegate Road facing north.Between the above dates, 16,308 vehicles used the road from a North to South direction, which averages to 604 vehicles per day. There were 2,245 vehicles recorded speeding above the 30 mph limit in this same period, which averages to 80 vehicles per day. Three of these vehicles were recorded speeding between 60 and 70mph between the hours of 4pm and midnight.Sam2 understands that there was likely to have been more traffic than usual during this period due to the road closures on the A47 at that time, causing traffic to be diverted along this route.Between the 6th December 2019 and 3rd January 2020 the Sam2 Camera was still on Sidegate Road but had turned around so was facing south. In this time period 17,132 vehicles used this road from south to north, an average of 656 per day.There were 3,079 vehicles recorded going over the 30mph limit in this period, which averages 136 vehicles per day. One vehicle was recorded doing 70 mph on the 23rd December 2019 at 2.45pm.The Sam2 camera is now on Coast Road facing North until the end of January.

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, PLEASE KEEP YOUR SPEED TO 30MPH OR LESS IN THE VILLAGE, THANK YOU.

Hi all, it’s been a while since we had a chat. Some good news - we have completed all the board edging to paths and road. The Probation Service helped (but we did watch in a very constructive way).We were on track to complete mid November (sorry if it still looks a mess), but due to circumstance beyond our control we are late (now doesn’t that sound posh, it was the Bowls Club putting in their electric cable).There still remains other works, the left hand side is still to be levelled to create a new area for cremation plots, and re-level the far end facilitating more burial plots available. Then finally re-stone all areas as we work our way out, but of course as is the way of these things, we are running out of money. We are hoping the Bowls Club and maybe the Church may be able to help.One of our crew is unfortunately really not well, and we do wish him well (besides who’s going to work the strimmer), but of course the rest of us have girded up our

loins and will carry on with the project. The cold weather is havoc on hips and knees, needing ever more embrocation (well if we are not fit we smell like we are) and pills. Honestly I rattle like a box of smarties, perhaps time to dig out the thermal “long johns” (trouble is they can make you itch when you get warm).My grandad used to tell me to wrap brown paper around my chest, after rubbing in goose grease to beat the cold (great you sound like a badly wrapped parcel and smell like a half cooked roast tater), there are time when hibernation sounds good.Hey ho we shall crack on (I must stop saying that, we all know it’s nonsense a smart shuffle the reality of it, but just doesn’t have the same ring to it though).The cutting crew at St. Margaret’s Churchyard. Update: Since writing this, the Churchwardens have informed us that they need to get permission from The Diocese for us to continue work. We are waiting for the formal approval.

The Cutting Crew at St. Margaret’s Churchyard

CALLING ALL COCKAPOOS AND THEIR OWNERS...

Would you like to join me and my small friends for a monthly walk on Gorleston beach for

fun and socialising?

If so, please contact my owner, Linda, for details

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STAMP FAIR Dealers attending buying and selling stamps, some cover postcard accessories and ephemera. Sunday 2 February 2020, Sunday 29 March, Sunday 7 June, Sunday 26 July, Sunday 4 October and Sunday 6 December. 9.30am to 2pm. Free Admission. All enquiries 01502 563759.Hopton Village Hall

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Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is cele-brated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a signifi cant cultural, religious, and commercial celebra-tion of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world. There are numerous martyrdom stories associated with various Valentines connected to February 14, including a written account of Saint Valentine of Rome’s imprisonment for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, Saint Valentine restored sight to the blind daughter of his judge, and he wrote her a letter signed “Your Valentine” as a farewell before his execution. The Feast of Saint Valentine was established by Pope Gelasius I in AD 496 to be celebrat-ed on February 14 in honour of the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine of Rome, who died on that date in AD 269. The day fi rst became associated with roman-tic love within the circle of Geoff rey Chau-

cer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love fl ourished. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting fl owers, off ering confection-ery, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”). Valentine’s Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the fi gure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Europe, Saint Valentine’s Keys are given to lovers “as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart”. Although not a public holiday in any country, Saint Valentine’s Day is an offi cial feast day in the Anglican Communion[ and the Lutheran Church. Many parts of the Eastern Orthodox Church also celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day on July 6 and July 30, the former date in honor of Roman presbyter Saint Valentine, and the latter date in honor of Hieromartyr Valentine, the Bishop of Interamna (modern Terni).----- From the fi rst prick of Cupid’s arrow to the

bitterness of heartbreak, poets throughout the ages have written on the mysteries of love. Their rhymes and allegories help us to better understand our emotions and sort the many ups and downs of love. Whether a simple crush or years of marriage, poetry throughout the centuries has helped express and illuminate the diffi cult sentiments of the heart. Turning to poetry can help us to put words to the passions and excitements that love infl ames within us and to direct that fi re to the forging and melding of two hearts together.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/famous/love/ for some famous love poems.The very famous line “ ‘Tis better to have loved and lost, / Than never to have loved at all” is from a Tennyson poem called “In Memoriam A.H.H.” It is commonly mistaken as a line of Shakespeare’s. Though it is often associated with heartbreak after a break up, it was actually written about the author’s best friend who passed away while abroad.

Go on, give a loved one a big hug.

Valentine's DaySpread the love this February

Q: What did the valentine say to the stamp?

A: “Stick with me, and we’ll go places.”Q: What did the pickle say to his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day?

A: “You mean a great dill to me, sweetheart.”Q: What do farmers give their wives on Valentine’s Day?

A: Hogs and kisses.“Today is Valentine’s Day, or, as men like to call it, Extortion Day!” Q: What did the bat say to her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day?

A: “I love just hanging around with you.”Q: What gifts do squirrels exchange on Valentine’s Day?

A: Forget-me-nuts.Q: How do skunks celebrate Valentine’s Day?

A: They get very scent-imental.

Please, oh please, I’m sure you can do better than these. Send them in for publication and give us all a good giggle.

HELPKEEP HOPTONLITTER FREE


Hopton on Sea Parish Council meetings take place on the dates listed below commencing at 7pm in Hopton Village Hall. Notice of the meetings, with a copy of the Agenda, are posted on the notice boards in the village before each meeting. Minutes are published in Village News magazine and displayed on the notice boards. A public forum takes place during each session where you can raise issues that are of concern to you. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. If you are unable to attend a Parish Council meeting but would like to speak to a Councillor please use the contact telephone numbers listed. The Parish Council Office at the Village Hall is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Next meeting dates:- 10 February, 9 March, 6 April (first Monday due to Easter), 11 May 2020 (Annual Parish Council Meeting).

Your Parish Cllrs are:-

Chris Ward Chairman 07904765908Ian Constable Vice-Chairman 07579056892Jenny Spencer 07986612066Ruth Straughan 07801658612John Tonks 07956 873232Jan Windsor-Luck 07941145152Julie McNair Clerk to Council 01502 730768 (office) [email protected]

Your Borough Councillors:Carl Annison 01493 656854Sue Hacon 01493 444271Katy Stenhouse 07526317590

Your County Councillor:Andy Grant 07754512152

Your MP:Brandon Lewis 0143 854550

YOUR PARISH COUNCIL

Don’t Plonk It. Park It.Irresponsible Parking at junctionsThis is what the Highway Code says:- Motorists should not park “opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space”. While the Highway Code isn’t the law, it can be used to support decisions made by the police or other officials responsible for parking enforcement. We have received complaints regarding irresponsible parking at the junction of Station Road and Mariners Park Close. Please park sensibly in this area so that other vehicle owners can enter and exit the road with a clear view. Thank you.

New year is the perfect time to make some changes, and quitting smoking is the best change you’ll ever make for your health.Smokefree Norfolk, the stop-smoking service com-missioned by Norfolk County Council Public Health, offers free, expert one-to-one help which, together with stop-smoking aids, provides you with your best chance of quitting.Cllr Bill Borrett, Norfolk County Council cabinet mem-ber for adult social care, public health and prevention, said: “Smoking remains the biggest cause of prevent-able death and disability in the UK. Tackling smok-ing is a priority for improving the health of people in Norfolk; it causes lung cancer, respiratory disease and heart disease, as well as numerous cancers in other organs. It also increases the risk of dementia.“Smokers who get support from their local stop-smok-ing service are up to four times as likely to quit suc-cessfully as those who try to quit unassisted.”At Smokefree Norfolk there is a focus on giving people a choice and flexibility over how they quit – whether it’s with the help of nicotine patches, gum or e-ciga-rettes. E-cigarettes are the most popular stop-smok-ing aid in England and evidence shows that they can be effective, especially when combined with the support of a stop smoking advisor. E-cigarettes are not completely risk free, however they carry a fraction of the risk of smoking.Elaine (59) and Michael King (68) from Great Yar-mouth started smoking when they were teenagers and decided to quit in October with help from Smokefree Norfolk.Elaine explains: “I was smoking 30 roll-ups a day and tried to quit two years ago but was going through a particularly difficult time and it didn’t work out.“Quitting’s something we knew we had to do though - we’ve both got COPD and I’d started seeing peo-ple in similar situations needing oxygen bottles and it freaked me out.“We’ve now been smoke-free since the beginning of October - we’re both using patches and I’m also using mouth spray. We feel so much better and I think Michael’s seen the most benefit from quitting as he’s a bit older. He’s able to take the dog out now and not get out of breath. I enjoy swimming and you can’t swim very well with bad lungs but since quitting, my lung function’s really improved - so my doctor’s happy as well!”Take the first step to quitting by contacting Smoke-free Norfolk at www.smokefreenorfolk.nhs.uk or on 0800 0854113. Their specialist advisors will book an appointment with you either by telephone or face-to-face, depending on what works best for you. They will then create your personalised quit plan, which includes support throughout your quitting journey.

Make 2020 the year you quit smoking


Events this Month:2nd – Stamp Fair10th – Parish Council Meeting10th – Breathe Easy Group

Monday – Main Hall 1Yoga 09.30 - 10.30amBowls Club 1.30 – 4.00pm Belly Dancing Class 7.30 – 8.30pm.

Monday – Smaller Hall 2Pilates 10.15am – 11.15amBreathe Easy 1pm to 3pm 10th Feb. 3.45pm to 4.15pm – Grade 1 Tap 4.30pm to 5pm – Primary Ballet 5.15pm to 5.45pm – Primary Tap Whole body toning exercise class 7pm – 8 pm Parish Council Meeting 7pm 10th Feb.

Tuesday Hall 1Latin Rhythms (Suitable for all) 9.15 to 10.15am Zumba Gold 10.30 to 11.30amSlimming World Classes 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Tuesday Hall 2Matti & Mimi’s Toddler music & Movement 12.15 to 3.15pm 4.15pm to 4.30pm Grade 4 Tap, 5pm to 5.30pm Grade 2 Tap, Spiritualist Church and Healing Centre. 6.45 – 7.45pm Healing8.00 – 9.30pm Class

Wednesday Hall 1 Phoenix Karate School. 6.00pm – 7.00pm Juniors 5+7.00pm – 8.00pm Seniors

Wednesday Hall 2Basic / Improvers Adult Tap 6.30pm to 7.00pm. Advanced Adult tap 7.15pm to 7.45pm. Thursday Hall 1Line Dancing 10.30 to 12pm Tea Dance (weekly) 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Power Yoga 6.00pm to 7pm Zumba Fitness 7.15pm to 8.00pm.

Thursday Hall 23.45pm to 4.15pm Tiny Tappers, 4.30pm to 5pm Grade 5 Tap Seniors5.15pm to 6pm 11+ Street Dance, 6.15pm to 7pm Intermediate Adult Tap,

Friday Hall 1 Under 8’s Ballroom and Latin 4.30pm to 5pm (Term time only)Over 8’s Ballroom and Latin 5pm to 5.45pm (Term time only)Youth Club 7.00 – 9.00pm (Term time only)

Friday Hall 2Primary Ballet 3.30pm to 4.30pmYouth Club 7.00 – 9.00pm (Term time only)

Saturday Hall 1 Move 2 Improve 10am to 11amPuppy Training 11.30am to 12.15pmBowls Club 1.30 – 4.00pm Dog Training 4pm to 5pm

Saturday Hall 2 Academy of Dance (Term time only)8.30am -9.15am Grade 1 Ballet9.30am – 10.00am Grade 3 Ballet 10.15am to 11am – Mini Ballet11.15am – 12.00 Preparatory Ballet12.15pm – 12.45 pm Grade 4 Ballet1pm - 1.45pm Grade 2 Ballet 2pm – 2.45pm Modern

Sunday Hall 2 Spiritualist Church and Healing Centre 7.00 - 9.00pm Divine Service

For more information on classes, please see the notice boards in the Village Hall.

For information or to book Phone 01502 730768 E-mail [email protected]. Visit our website http://www.hoptonvillagehall.co.ukRegistered Charity No. 266474

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FEBRUARY 2020SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

SAM VOLUNTEERINGIf you are thinking of coming onto the SAM camera team but are worried about the commitment, read on. I was thinking the same thing but on enquiry found out I was too short (I am 5 foot). So I volunteered my husband who is not a tall man but taller than me, (he is 5 foot 8). Together we are giants. When it is our turn, the routine is this:-1. Using the car, we take with us some small steps and we go to the village hall offi ce2. Collect the keys and the charged battery (which is quite heavy - about 3 Kg)3. Head to where SAM camera is situated4. We park up nearby5. Set up the steps6. My husband climbs up and unlocks the padlock 7. Switch SAM off 8. Unplug the old battery9. He passes it to me 10. I put it on the ground and pass him the new battery11. He has to lift it up to a shelf, this needs a bit of muscle12. He plugs in the new one13. Switches SAM back on14. Replaces the padlock and climbs down15. We check SAM is working 16. Load everything back in the car17. Return the keys and old battery to offi ce for charging

The whole procedure takes 30 minutes home to home unless we spend time chatting to Julie.

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Present: Parish Cllrs: Ian Constable (outgoing Chairman), Jenny Spencer, John Tonks, Chris Ward, Jan Windsor-Luck. Cllr. Ruth Straughan attended from 7.30pm. Also present: Julie McNair, Clerk to the Council and ten members of the public.

The outgoing Chairman pointed out housekeeping matters in relation to the fi re alarm, emergency exits, mobile phones etc.

1.To appoint a Chairman. Signing of the Declaration of Acceptance.It was proposed by Cllr. Tonks and seconded by Cllr. Windsor-Luck to appoint Cllr. Ward as Chairman. This was unanimously agreed. Cllr. Ward accepted the position and signed the Declaration of Acceptance form.

2. To appoint a Vice-Chairman. Signing of the Declaration of Acceptance.It was proposed by Cllr. Tonks and seconded by Cllr. Spencer to appoint Cllr. Constable as Vice-Chairman. This was unanimously agreed. Cllr. Constable accepted the position and signed the Declaration of Acceptance.

3. To consider apologies for absence.All Borough Cllrs. are attending a meeting at the Town Hall this evening.

4. To receive declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda.There were none.

5. To confi rm the Minute of the Parish Council meeting held 2 December 2019.It was proposed by Cllr. Windsor-Luck and seconded by Cllr. Constable to confi rm the Minute as read. This was unanimously agreed. The Chairman signed the Minute.

6.To receive reports from County and Borough Cllrs.There were none.

7. To receive and consider the Clerk’s

reports:-a) Correspondence. As previously circulated to all Cllrs.b) Planning applications received.06/19/0698/F 2 Brotherton Way. Demolition of conservatory and extension to the rear of the house. Small extension to the front of house. Various comments by the Planning Committee submitted to GYBC Planning 9.1.2020. c) Finance. Eleven payments and one direct debit from the business current account totalling £3,897.96. It was proposed by Cllr. Constable and seconded by Cllr. Spencer to approve the payments and bank reconciliation statement. This was unanimously agreed.8. To consider a one-off additional refuse collection in the village March/April 2020.The earliest GYB Services are able to provide this event is Saturday 2 May 2020. The cost will be in the region of £470 which is a slight uplift on last year. There would be the usual three drop off points in the village (i) entrance to the Recreation Ground Lowestoft Road (ii) layby outside the school on Coast Road (iii) Links Road south side. Details can be published in Village News with a coupon which residents will need to hand in when they drop off their excess rubbish at the times allocated. Some restrictions will apply, for example, no fridges will be accepted, and details will be published with the coupon. Parish Cllrs. will be required at each of the points to assist GYBS operatives. There is a budget of £500 for 2020/2021. It was proposed by Cllr. Constable and seconded by Cllr. Spencer to go ahead with the additional refuse collection on Saturday 2 May 2020. This was unanimously agreed. Details will be published in the April edition of Village News magazine.

9. To consider taking part in the annual Great British Spring Clean – Keep Britain Tidy Campaign taking

place between 20 March and 13 April 2020.The Parish Council has historically organised an annual litter pick. However, the number of volunteers has been dwindling. There is no cost involved to the Parish Council and GYBS kindly provide rubbish sacks, gloves and lend us some litter picks. Following discussion it was proposed by Cllr. Spencer and seconded by Cllr. Straughan to take part in the Great British Spring Clean on Saturday 28 March 2020, meeting 10.30am at the Pavilion Building. This was agreed by majority vote (4 in favour, 1 opposed, 1 abstention). Details will be published in Village News magazine, on Facebook, website and posters provided to the school and youth club in the hope that families will also join in this very worthwhile community event.

10. To consider a quotation from Zurich for the annual insurance renewal due 21 January 2020.The renewal quotation is £1,640.82 which is an increase of £112.64 on last year. The budget for insurance is £1,800. There are very few companies that provide insurance for Parish Councils. It was proposed by Cllr. Constable and seconded by Cllr. Tonks to renew the insurance with Zurich at £1,640.82. This was unanimously agreed.

11. To consider the purchase of a new offi ce laptop. Windows 7 is not being supported from January 2020. The existing laptop is 5 years old and some incoming documents are in a newer format which Windows 7 is unable to open. These documents have to be sent elsewhere for conversion and return. As Windows 7 is no longer being supported, the laptop may become vulnerable (Bullguard is used). All documents are backed up each month on Seagate and a copy provided to the Chairman. These fi les will need to be transferred to any new laptop. There is an asset

HOPTON-ON-SEA PARISH COUNCILMinute of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 13 January 2020 at the Village Hall

Station Road Hopton-on-Sea Great Yarmouth NR31 9BE commencing at 7pm.


budget with a balance of £870 and £200 in IT repairs/security to the end of this financial year (31 March 2020). A new laptop would be in the region of £400 with the cost of Office, Home and Business at around £300 plus security.It was proposed by Cllr. Constable and seconded by Cllr. Windsor-Luck to purchase a new laptop, software and security with a budget of up to £800. This was unanimously agreed.

12. To consider matters relating to the Recreation Ground:-a) Irresponsible dog owners – update. PC Natalie Simmons has let the Parish Council know that she has spoken to the dog owner and provided advice, with the support of an Environmental Health Officer from GYBC. Any further incidents should be reported directly to the Police on 101.

13. To consider matters relating to the Millennium Garden:-a) Update regarding renovation of the wrought iron gates.The gates have been collected from the Pavilion Building by Alma Ironcraft and are in the process of being renovated. When finished, they will be installed at the base of the tower.

14. To consider a recruitment campaign to fill Parish Cllr. vacancies.Much discussion took place and some ideas were put forward by Cllrs. and members of the public. These included a leaflet drop around the village, a pop up stall at the next event, social media and Village News. Some of these ideas have been tried in the past with varying degrees of success. It was felt there is generally a lack of understanding about what a Parish Council can and can’t do for the community, and a series of articles providing an insight into being a Parish Councillor might prove beneficial. It was proposed by Cllr. Constable and seconded by Cllr. Tonks that this item be carried forward to the February agenda to give time for all Parish Cllrs. to come up with research, ideas and articles to progress this project. This was agreed by majority vote (5 in favour, 1

abstention).

15. To accept notes from the SNAP (Norfolk Constabulary) meeting held 4 December 2019, and consider matters for the next SNAP meeting on Monday 9 March 2020, Ormiston Venture Academy, Oriel Way, Gorleston, 7pm start. The notes have previously been circulated. It was proposed by Cllr. Tonks and seconded by Cllr. Spencer to accept the notes as read. This was unanimously agreed.

16. To receive a brief update on matters arising from the Minutes:-a) Repairs to noticeboard Coast Road. Repairs will start when the weather is warmer.b) Reminder Northern Parishes Meeting at Blundeston Village Hall Thursday 16 January 2020 at 7pm. Cllr. Constable will be attending. c) Slippage of rock groynes affectively closing beach path. Response from Hopton Holiday Village. HHV have written to their consultant in relation to the slippage to see if any works can be carried out.

17. To received and accept notes from the following meeting:-a) Village Hall Management Trust meeting held 4 December 2019.The notes are not available at this time.

18. Public Forum.The following matters were raised (in summary):-a) Irresponsible dog owner mentioned at item 12.a). The outcome is moving the problem to another area ie the beach. The Parish Council responded that it’s now a Police matter and if the problem continues, to report the matter directly to PC Natalie using the 101 number.b) Inconsiderate car parking at the junction of Coast Road and Misburgh Way during the school drop off/pick up times. The Parish Council will ask the school to include an item on responsible parking in their next newsletter to parents. There are also various other junctions in Hopton that are affected, for example, Station Road and Mariners Park Close. [A

polite notice is being displayed in the window of The Worx asking customers to park away from the junction]. c) There is a large amount of litter at the front of the village. Could the Parish Council write to the Co-Op and ask them to do a litter pick. d) In relation to the HO05 housing development (Lowestoft Road/Longfullans Lane), could the Parish Council ask that the roads be made wider than the usual new development estate roads. The Parish Council responded that when the Reserved Matters application is submitted to the Borough Council for this development, the Parish Council will be able to comment, as will all residents, on the application. e) It was clarified that dogs are not banned from Hopton beach.f) When will the yellow lines be installed at the junction of Watsons Close. The Parish Council responded that the matter is at the public consultation stage, and details were recently published in the EDP by NCC Highways. g) Cllr. Tonks advised that Bubbles Amusements are fundraising for a defibrillator to be installed in that area, in memory of Cllr. Tonks late wife Eileen.h) It was noted there is quite a large financial reserve held by the Parish Council. [£38,156. as at year ended 31.3.2019].

19. To confirm the date and time of the next meeting of Hopton-on-Sea Parish Council. Confirmed as Monday 10 February 2020, 7pm in the Village Hall.

The Chairman thanked residents for attending and closed the meeting at 7.50 pm.

These Minutes are in draft format and unconfirmed until approved at the next Parish Council meeting. The Clerk to the Parish Council can be contacted in the following ways:- E-Mail [email protected] Tel: 01502 730768 or in person at the village hall office, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm. Website: http://hopton-on-sea-parish-council.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/


We hope you have had a lovely festive break and the start of the year is going well. We ended last year with the fun of cornfl our messy time and the Christmas disco, the members had a lot of fun playing party games and showing off their dancing skills. Thank you to Ray Humphreys and his team.

Although it has been a relatively good start to 2020, we had some disappointing news from the Village Hall Management Trust that the gentlemen’s toilets were left in a very inappropriate manner prior to Christmas. We would like to remind members of the following and depending on the severity of their behaviour could lead to a temporary or full ban from the youth club. Thank you for your understanding.- Look after the furniture, equipment and games so limited funds need to go on replacing or fi xing- There is to be no running in the halls- No use of bad language, not even amongst members- Respect and listen to the volunteers- Treat each other respectfully, bullying will not be tolerated- Place rubbish in the bins provided- Help clear up any messes made

We are always looking for new ideas and interesting games to play so if you or your children have any suggestions please get in contact. We are also always looking for additional adult volunteers even if this is just to support once a month, on an emergency basis or to just help set-up the equipment from 6:30pm before the children arrive, we would love to hear from you.

We will be closed Friday 21st February for half term.

We are open on Friday evenings in the village hall during school term times, from 7pm until 9pm. Membership is open to youngsters from Hopton, Corton and Blundeston, currently Year 5 up to 17 years of age. We are covered by the current DBS regulations for all of our volunteers.

Liz: 07729 093748Email: [email protected] the Village hall between 7-9pm on a Friday (term time only)

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