Shropham Grove with Snetterton

Email us at: shrophamgrove@yahoo.co.uk

SHROPHAM SUMMER SHOW

Sunday 8th September From 10am on Village Playing Field

DOG SHOW & TRACTOR RALLY

Tombola BBQ

Vintage cars Raffle Cake stall

Plants Craft Tent

Bouncy Castle Dinky Donuts

Bar & Refreshments

Major fund

-raising

event for

village hall

We need

YOUR

Support!

See you

there!

Sept

2013

ATTLEBOROUGH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

A last reminder to anyone who may be interested in exhibiting at the Autumn Show, this takes place

at the Connaught Hall in Attleborough on the 7th September, commencing at 2pm and finishing at

4pm.This is an open show so members and non-members alike of the society are very welcome to ex-

hibit, and besides classes in flowers, vegetables and fruit you can also exhibit your art, floral art, pho-

tography and handicrafts. For more details and a schedule please contact the Show Secretary, Betty

Stacey, on 01953 454790.

The next monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday 18th September at Attleborough Junior

School, commencing at 7.30pm. Moss Taylor will be giving an illustrated talk entitled “Broadland Sum-

mer” – the flowers, birds, insects and origins of the Broads. As always we are very pleased to welcome

non-members of the society to these talks.

The July meeting of the society featured a very interesting talk by Ian Stanton entitled “Gardening in

the Shade” – very topical on a boiling hot night. He started by going through the pros and cons of

growing plants in shady conditions and then discussed the different sorts of shade, for example grow-

ing against a north wall, or in deep shade under a large tree or under dappled shade. He had brought

with him a large number of plants that thrive in shade, and he then described the conditions that par-

ticularly suit each of these plants. His talk elicited a great deal of interest from members and the dis-

cussion continued long after the official talk ended.

The Table Show produced a large number of entries and successful were John Phoenix with his three

stems of flowers and also his five potatoes, John Frost with his plate of fruit, Jan Delaney with one

specimen rose and Richard Fincham with his three open fruit tarts. Peter Fleckney

June and July have been really busy

at school, with beautiful weather

helping us along. The children have

been working so hard, as have the

staff and volunteers.

We have had a Maths week, 2 music

workshops, a Castle visit, a new mo-

saic arriving and some fantastic

learning.

Stay and Play has been a huge suc-

cess this term and we are looking

forward to carrying on the sessions

from September.

The assessments on all the children

have been completed and the improving trend can be seen across all year groups. The Year 6 children,

in particular should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. We partied the night away at the

school prom then said goodbye to them during our leavers service at the village Church on the last

day of term.

We also have been keeping the Muggridge family in our thoughts, following the death of Rob. Rob was

an active volunteer here at Great Hockham, as well as a parent. We will miss him dearly, and our sup-

port goes to those he leaves behind. We will be dedicating our mosaic to Rob. The sentiment says it

all – At Great Hockham you are always welcome.

I want to reiterate our school vision with you, before the new term starts ‘Putting the GREAT into

Great Hockham’. The children, staff, governors, volunteers and friends all follow this.

Hannah Wheeler Headteacher, Great Hockham Primary School

MONDAY 16TH SEPT

Shropham Village Hall

Eyes down at 7.30pm

Cash Prizes

and Raffle

Everyone Welcome

Coffee Club Wednesday 18th September

3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30am until 12 noon.

DUE TO BUILDING WORKS, THIS MONTH’S MEETING WILL BE AT

‘FARAWAY’ HARGHAM ROAD

Please feel free to join us to take part in the activities or just for a chat.

transport is available telephone Dorothy on 498123

Wanted...... Items suitable for Tombola Prizes for Shropham Summer

Fair and Dog Show

Phone Dennis on 498544, or o7876107307 for collection

OUTSIDE BARS

Shropham Social Club If you are planning a wedding, a big birthday party or any celebration and would like a licensed bar on your premises

why not contact Shropham Social Club.

The club committee organise everything—a purpose built bar,

supplies and the license— just book the day!

Call Jacky on 01953 498389 for information

SHROPHAM CHURCH Churchwardens

Ronnie Holmes 498638 David Napier 498554

Treasurer: Major Wilson Secretary: David Napier

Priest-in-charge:

The Revd. Michael Langan 01953 455657

shellrock5555@btinternet.com

Assistant Curate: Christina Mason

Team Ministry: Carol Bennett George Lynne Colin Thomas

Editorial

Team

Beryl Dawson

498280

Sharon Negus

498877

Jacky Osborne

498389

The Editorial team would like to thank

SNETTERTON CIRCUIT

For their contribution towards our paper and ink

www. shrophamvillage@btck.co.uk

Shellrock Benefice

Services 2013 September Date Church Time Service

1st LE 10.30 Family Communion

SS 10.30 Morning Prayer

RAS 10.30 Morning Prayer

8th GE 10.00 Café Church

LE 18.30 Harvest Songs of Praise

15th GE 10.00 Family Communion

SS 10.30 Holy Communion

RSP 17.00 Harvest Songs of Praise

LE 18.30 Prayer & Praise

22nd RAS 11.00 Benefice Eucharist and

Harvest Festival

29th SS 10.30 Benefice Eucharist

GE 18.30 Sung Eucharist for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels

October

4th LE 10.30 Family Communion

RSP 10.30 Holy Communion

SS 10.30 Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is held at GE on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week at 09.00

The Shellrock Benefice comprises the churches of St. James, Gt. Ellingham (GE), St. Peter, Little Ellingham (LE), St. Peter, Rocklands (RSP), All Saints, Rocklands (RAS), St. Peter & St. Paul, Shropham with Snetterton (SS)

Unless otherwise stated, Holy Communion (Eucharist) is usually celebrated in the form of Common Worship, except at SS, which traditionally uses the Book of Com-mon Prayer

All are welcome to attend any service in any church.

www.shellrockgroup.f9.co.uk

WHO’S WHO AROUND THE

BENEFICE

Shellrock Benefice : www.shellrockgroup.f9.co.uk

Revd. Michael Langan, Priest in Charge 01953 455657

shellrock5555@btinternet.com

Revd. Christina Mason, Assistant Priest 01953 451354

Carol Bennett, Reader 01603 742119

George Lynne, Reader 01953 487020

Colin Thomas, Reader 01953 453455

Sue Bisley, Benefice Administrator 01953 456835

Neville Moon, Benefice Musical Director 01953 451463

Rockland All Saints

Church Warden: John Scase 01953 483420

Secretary: Barbara Scase

Treasurer: John Scase

Rockland St. Peter

Church Wardens: Stephen Burroughes 01953 483226

Secretary: Ann Burroughes 01953 483226

Treasurer: Harold Neale 01953 488199

Great Ellingham

Church Wardens: Charles Mason 01953 455896

Elizabeth Abbott 01953 452314

Secretary: Sue Bisley 01953 456835

Treasurer: Kathryn Donald 01953 456525

Tower Captain: Jeremy Warren 01953 498943

Little Ellingham

Church Wardens: Margaret Thomas 01953 453455

Vicky Myerson 07789 543263

Secretary: Colin Thomas

Treasurer: Maurice Briggs

Shropham with Snetterton

Church Wardens: David Napier 01953 498554

Ronnie Holmes 01953 498638

Secretary: David Napier

Treasurer: Major Richard Wilson

Bells and angels

Bells usually in the highest part of the church – the tower. One angel in

particular is associated with high places – St Michael. The feast of St

Michael and All Angels falls on September 29th so over the weekend 28-

29 Sept Great Ellingham will celebrate bells and angels. Come along to find out more

about the very English art of change-ringing, see the bells in action and have

a go at ringing a bell – under the guidance of a very competent ringer. If you have previously been a

ringer do come along and let us try to rekindle your interest!

Other activities available over the weekend include:

the chance to learn more about angels and what they can mean for us

opportunity to walk a labyrinth, an ancient tool for spiritual guidance (further guidance available at

the open weekend)

refreshments – tea, coffee and cakes served over the weekend

Opening times are:

Saturday – 10.00am until 4.30pm

Sunday – 12 noon until 5.00pm

The weekend will conclude, at 6.30pm, with a celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of Michael and

All Angels – stay for a glass of wine afterwards.

From: Revd. Christina Mason

I am writing this half way through August and, yes, it has been a “proper” summer; some very hot days, so hot that we’ve had

thunder and lightning, beautiful blue skies, and a sense of a real holiday break. The gardeners amongst us have rejoiced in a good

crop of soft fruit although the absence of rain has meant losses in the veg. crop for some. I also sense that having a good old

fashioned summer lifts the mood; somehow we feel “God’s in His heaven and all’s right with the world”.

This summer has been a great opportunity for outdoor activities, and there have been quite a number of these throughout the

Benefice. They began in late Spring with “Barbara’s Day” and continued with the “car boots”, teddy bear fortnight, flower festi-

vals, open gardens, vintage tractor displays, and so on. Later on this month on August Holiday Monday (26th) we have the village

fete in the Rectory garden at Great Ellingham. In the background, people work extremely hard preparing for these events.

Quite a number of them are put on to raise money for charity and the maintenance of the five churches in the Benefice. Are

they worth the effort put into them, some people may ask? Well I give a resounding YES to that, and for several reasons. First

of all, they are enjoyable events --- people often have fun together! And, the flower festivals and gardens are wonderful oppor-

tunities, not just for rejoicing in all that nature provides, but also for sharing in the different creative gifts that each amongst

us has. Perhaps even more important though is the chance these events give for us to meet and talk. My father used to say that

the chat over a meal was as important as the food. We are fundamentally social beings. Those without the chance to be in the

company of others often become depressed and ill; loneliness can be extremely painful. All of these events I spoke about earlier

are extremely important for the health and well-being of individuals, communities and society as a whole and we are fortunate

that we have so many dedicated souls in our four villages, planning and preparing them. Thank you.

September heralds other tremendous opportunities for community activities. As the harvest is brought in, we enjoy its fruits in

the various church services, as well as eating together in our celebratory meals. Last month, Michael spoke of the prayer group

that was due to start in August. This is going to be a regular monthly meeting at the Rectory and all are welcome as we continue

to learn from each other. Faith is lived out as we sit down, eat, speak, listen, work, plan, enjoy and help each other in all of these

various ways. Christina Mason

News from Breckland District & Norfolk County Council

.

Call to childcare providers

Norfolk County Council has set up a £1m investment fund to help childcare providers increase the number of places they have for two-year-olds. Organisations such as new and existing playgroups, pre-schools and day nurseries, as well as child minders, can apply for either grants or loans to extend or improve existing facilities or create new provi-sion. From September 2013 the local authority has a new duty to ensure there are sufficient places available for eligi-ble two year olds to access free early learning places. The aim of the fund is to help settings increase their capacity to provide places for eligible two year olds by extending or improving existing facilities or creating new provision. The fund is able to offer either grants or loans (or a mixture of both) to support capital projects that will deliver this

aim. For more information visit http://www.norfolkfoundation.com/Two-Year-Old-Fund.htm

Better Broadband for Norfolk (BBFN)

Banham, East Harling, Eccles, Hargham, Kenninghall, New & Old Buckenham, Quidenham, Snetterton and Wilby are among a further 71 areas that are scheduled to receive better broadband services between October and the end of 2013. Please note however that apparently the roadside fibre broadband cabinets that are being connected to the new network serve localised areas so in each location only certain parts of the towns and villages will be able to re-ceive faster broadband speeds. As services become available, people will be able to check whether their home or business can receive better broadband services as a result via the BBFN website

www.betterbroadbandfornorfolk.co.uk

Second chance to save by switching your energy supplier

Breckland residents who missed out on a new energy switching scheme at the beginning of April get a second chance to cut their bills this month. Over 2,500 local people registered their interest in the first round of the Switch and Save scheme and 220 households switched, saving themselves an average of £111.Exactly the same rules ap-ply in the second round of Switch and Save. The aim is simply to help local residents save money on their gas and electricity bills by coming together as one group to obtain a better deal and get the best tariff for all. Anybody is able to register and those interested in joining the scheme can register their interest and details by visiting www.bigswitchandsave.co.uk or you can sign up by calling 01362 656870 Once the auction is completed everybody will be informed of how much they could save. Deadline to sign up to the Big Switch and Save is 15 October

2013.

Cycle-in Cinema at Old Buckenham Village Hall

Old Buckenham Village Hall is hosting an outdoor cycle-in cinema, where people climb up onto provided bikes con-nected to a generator that powers the show. Starting in September, Breckland Council and Creative Arts East are bringing the concept to Norfolk for the first time. Over four days, 12 – 15 September, people can come and see - and participate in - bicycle-powered showings of Grease, The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia and A Hard Day’s Night. Three bicycles will be hooked up to the projector and speakers, and set up to the sides of a large open-air cinema screen. Friday 13 September, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm) Wizard of Oz (U) Old Buckenham Village Hall, Bookings: 01953 860866. or The Ox & Plough Public House. Prices for each showing are, £4 adults / £3 children and for further information please see http://www.breckland.gov.uk/cyclecinema or contact Lisa Green on 01362 656330 or Pam

Sayle on 01362 656813.

Breckland Art Trail 2013

Following last years success of the first Breckland Art Trail Brecklandis looking for local artists and spaces for the 2013 Art Trail, set to take place from 30 November – 8 December. For nine days in the run up to Christmas, the Art Trail will promote the wealth of artists in the district and provide an opportunity to buy some unique gifts. Artists can display work in their own studios, or Breckland can assist with identifying spaces. Breckland-based artists have until 23 September to get in touch to find out more and to register to take part. Artists who are interested in taking part can download an application form on the Breckland Council website (www.breckland.gov.uk/arttrail). For more informa-

tion, call or email Sam Dawson on 01362 656870; sam.dawson@breckland.gov.uk.

Stephen Askew – Ward Member East Guiltcross. (Banham, Quidenham & Snetterton

stephen.askew@breckland.gov.uk

Tel: 07990531771

News from St. Peter’s Church

Harvest Open Weekend 14th, 15th 16th September The church will be open from 10 a.m. for all kinds of delights.

St. Peter’s Lane will be open for people to access the church from The Street.

St. Peter’s will be looking its finest with beautiful flowers and lots of interesting things to see inside . . .a bistro serving cof-

fees, lunches and teas and the usual delicious cakes to buy plus Autumn produce.

If you have any spare vegetable garden / allotment produce or would like to donate some we would be very glad to receive this

to help raise funds to keep our church in good order. Any contributions for our Tombola will be welcomed. Please hand these to

Stephen Burroughes or any PCC member.

Look forward to tasty bacon rolls ( starting at 10 a.m. and continuing over lunchtime) warming soup, and ploughman’s lunches.

Look at local history collated by Joan Dove.

In addition to this there will be documents from the Norfolk Records Office to peruse, giving a picture of life in our church

from the archives.

The New Buckenham Silver Band will play on Sunday afternoon (1pm ‘til 4pm.)

Teas and lunches served both inside and outside should you wish to sit and enjoy listening to the music from the band.

Outside: table top sale, (books, plants, all sorts) terrific tombola, cakes and preserves. (look out for St. Peter’s special redcur-

rant jelly)

We expect to see some cyclists on Saturday the 14th September as it is the day of the sponsored Norfolk Churches Cycle

Ride. We hope the weather will be kind to them as well as us so they can enjoy refreshments on their way round the various

churches. If you wish to take part and need a form get in touch with John Abel who lives on Mill Lane. Telephone 488566.

At Harvest time we bring our penny jars to church. If you have one please hand it in to Harold Neale, our treasurer, or bring

to church if it is not too heavy! It is surprising how much is raised with everyone saving a copper or two and it is much appreci-

ated for the maintenance and upkeep of our lovely old church.

If you don’t have a jar and would like to have one, we will have a few in church so you can take one home.

The service of Harvest Hymns in church this year will be at 5pm on Sunday the 15th September, not in the morning, as

stated in last month’s Rocklander.

We invite you to sit at the tables and enjoy singing or just listening in a relaxed atmosphere.

Also in the churchyard will be information about the village shop and the Rocklands Community Hub where you can talk to rep-

resentatives. So much energy is going into these two ventures by the two committees to save them for the village. Please show

your support.

Finally a sincere Thank you to all involved in the Garden Gadabout which raised money for various village charities, including

our church. The sum of £306 was given to RSP and has been gratefully received. MLN

Shropham Numbers Club

£10 35 59 155 168

£5 5 34 46 50 72 79 89 105

129 177 188 197

Shropham Bowls Club Brilliant end of the season for Shropham:

In what has proved to be a very good season for the

club within the space of a week we won the Ashill EBA

Mixed Triples League division 2 and secured promo-

tion to the premier league and followed it with a won-

derful win over Watton for the Greville Bowers Cup.

We lost out last season in the Ashill league on the last

match of the season so it was very satisfying to win it

this year leaving such teams as Wymondham Dell and Thetford Staniforth in our wake. The

match against Watton for the Greville Bowers was an extremely pleasant and enjoyable way

to finish the season. It was played in wonderful spirit and Watton said it was one of the best

days thay have had.

My thanks at the end of the season go

first to Dennis and his team for keeping

the green in wonderful condition and then

to all the members who have provided

cakes and sandwiches . They are much ap-

preciated by all the teams who visit us.

Finally to all the members who have all

played well and made it such a successful

season. For most now there will be an 8

month break whilst some of us play in-

doors at various places throughout the

winter.

Robin

SHOE BOX APPEAL

Shoe boxes filled with gifts for children need to be collected in November. Last year,

thanks to the generosity of the Parish Council, local businesses and individual residents,

over £300 was donated which more than covered the freight costs, leaving a further

amount to purchase additional gifts.

A total of 84 boxes was donated—a marvellous effort for Shropham!

Money Donations can be sent to me at Faraway, Hargham Road, Shropham. Cheques pay-

able to Shropham Grove please. Filled boxes, or items to put inside boxes can also be

brought to my house. There will be a coffee morning & packing session in November as

usual, but the venue will be decided later, subject to building progress in the village hall.

Please help to support this lovely charity, and provide a welcome present for

needy children.

Beryl Dawson

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Shropham—

1. Reference No. 3PL/2012/0147/F

Mr. R. Rafferty, Cranberry Rough Farm,

(Church Road), NR17 1EJ

ERECTION OF SINGLE 500KW (102.5 METRE HIGH) WIND

TURBINE ON EXISTING POULTRY FARM

*The deadline for responses to the above application has been extended from

27th August to 16th September 2013*

2. Reference No. 3PL/2013/0609/0

Mr. J. Allen, Greenfields, Hargham Road, NR17 1DS

Re-development of motor vehicle repair workshop to

3 residential dwellings.

Snetterton—

1. Reference No. 3PL/2013/0727/D

Richard Johnston Limited, Adjacent to Unit 14 Harling Road,

NR16 2JU

Earthwork ramp and access road into new development.

2. Reference No. 3PL/2013/0685/F

Mr. P. Karalis, Homestead Wash Lane, South End,

NR16 2LG

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two storey dwelling

with integral garage and courtyard.

** Details of all applications can be viewed on the Breckland web-

site—www.breckland.gov.uk/category/department/planning-

building-control using the reference numbers above.

Dates for your Diary .......

Village Hall Update

You may have noticed that the Village Hall is still standing and wondered why. When we received

the grant we looked at all the future bookings and found that there was one long standing booking

for a wedding in August that we couldn’t cancel. When we asked the builder what was the earliest

date that he could start after the wedding it was going to be at the end of August. With the

planned schedule of work on the hall this meant that some of the facilities that would be essential

for the summer fete would not be available (electricity and toilets). Since the fete is our major an-

nual fund raiser we felt that an additional delay of a couple of weeks until after the fete was the

logical course of action.

Therefore the work on the complete re-build of the hall will start on the Monday after the fete.

The plan is that the bar area will be closed first as that has the least work to be done having had

the most work done in the last build. The bar will be closed for approximately 6 weeks whilst this

phase of the work is carried out. It is possible that we will be able to set up a temporary bar in the

hall area using our outside bar equipment, but this depend on power and toilets being available.

Once the bar area has been completed and re-opened, the existing hall will be demolished and the

real building work will begin. The new hall will be just over twice the size of the existing one and will

have the ability to be divided into two areas. We will have storage space for local activity groups, an

enlarged kitchen and a small foyer area between the bar and the hall. To get a better idea of what

changes are being made then come along to the fete on Sunday the 8th September where we will

have a display about the re-build.

Andrew Barnes

Chair, Village Hall management Committee

Parish Council Meeting—

Weds 4th September at

6.30pm

Application for the wind turbine

will be discussed at this

meeting.

Summer Fete

& Dog Show -

Sunday 8th September

at 10am

Closure of Social Club due

to building renovations—

from 9th Sept to approx.

end of October

Closure of Village Hall due

to building renovations—

from 9th Sept to approx.

April 2014

NOVEMBER 16th

Bar Quiz

£8 for a ticket to include fish & chips.

Limited space and there will be a raffle.

Harvest Festival Service

Shropham Church

Sun 6th Oct at 10.30am