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BISHOP VISITS MOORLANDS ACADEMYBelton’s Moorlands Primary Academy had a visit from the Bishop of Thetford, The Rt. Revd. Alan Winton on Thursday February 5th. He was introduced by the acting headmaster Kevin Lee and The Rev. Rosie Bunn and spoke to the whole school at a special assembly talking on the subject of “Trees”. After the service representatives from all classes and visitors went first to the school field where Bishop Alan planted a tree in recognition of his visit before the group moved on to the churchyard where the pupils planted a second tree, this time assisted by the Bishop. The idea of planting

two trees was to signify the link between church and school. The event closed with Bishop Alan saying a brief prayer before the guests adjourned to the school staff room for refreshments and an informal talk.

Mr Lee said “We were both honoured and delighted to welcome the Bishop. The relationship between the church and school is a very special one and we felt that the planting of two trees would symbolise this. Both the children and staff really enjoyed the occasion.”

Bishop Alan then went on to his second appointment with the Rector to visit Burgh Castle Church and see the current restoration work.

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SCOUTS NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONSBelton Scouts will be collecting newspapers in Belton on Saturday March 7th and then Saturday April 11th, please have papers outside properties by 8.45am. Please remember not to make the bundles or bags of papers too large as some of the helpers with the collections are young members of the group.

Note that old telephone directories, glossy magazines and leaflets can be included in with your papers.

The Scouts also collect any old mobile phones as well as the soft plastic bottle tops (those on milk bottles, drink bottles and similar) which are recycled by the Matthew Project who work with young people who have drug or alcohol problems. These can all be delivered to 15 Bracon Road, Belton, if you are putting bottle tops or anything else out at paper collection time please put these items into a separate bag as they all go to different locations.

Sainsbury Active Kids Vouchers – The Scouts are now also collecting Sainsburys Active Kids vouchers- please deliver to 15 Bracon Road.

If you have any enquiries about the local Scouts or the any of the above please ring (01493) 780965

TO THE EDITOR …Burns Night.

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If you were not at the “Burns Night” at Burgh Castle Village Hall on January 31st. You missed a very good evening. The whole ensemble from the food to the dancing was brilliant!

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MARCH 2015

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONSAs well as Parliamentary and Borough Council elections on Thursday May 7th there are also elections for our three local Parish Councils. This is the time that you need to be thinking seriously about putting your name forward if you are interested in serving as a Parish Councillor. Nominations have to be in by 4.00pm on THURSDAY APRIL 9th,

Have you considered serving on your local Parish Council. This is your chance to help your local community and have a regular say on what is happening in your village, those members elected in May serve for the next four years.

Each Council has its own schedule of meetings, a brief summary of each is given below, why not visit a March meeting to see what happens.

Nominations papers which have to be completed and signed along with the signatures of two residents from your parish are now available from the relevant Parish Clerks or the Returning Officer at the Great Yarmouth Town Hall.

Belton with Browston Parish Council

Members - 13

Meetings 1st. & 3rd Tuesday monthly at New Road Sport & Leisure Centre.

Clerk - Miss K PalmerTel. 01493 [email protected]

Burgh Castle Parish Council

Members - 7

Meetings 2nd Monday Monthly at Burgh Castle Village Hall

Clerk Mrs B HoskinsTel. 01493 [email protected]

Fritton & St Olaves Parish Council

Members - 10

Meetings held six times a year, normally the last Thursday of the month alternating Friton / St. Olaves Village Halls

Clerk – Ms L ClarkTel. 01493 [email protected]

Details of next meetings are on the diary page of this publication.(Bradwell Parish Council elections are not until 2016)

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YOUR VILLAGE VOICEThis edition which is number 170 will complete volume 15 to bring us to the end of another full year, once again thank you to everyone who has made another year possible, we have also just completed an accounting year which has again proved to be a success with advertisers still supporting us well in these difficult financial times another thank you all!

Next month (April) will cover the Easter period so please think of us in good time with your special events both then and later in the Summer, we cannot help you if you do not get in touch, we are also interested in any personal stories, there are a couple of new ones this month, see our contact details in column one of this page, as usual our next closing date is Noon on Saturday March 14th..

Finally a big “Thank You” to the person who has offered to take over the Fritton round all we need now is somebody with a little time to deliver to the Kings Estate area of Bradwell – any offers grateful accepted – please get in touch!

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FREE TASTER SESSION FOR MINDFULNESS FOR STRESS COURSESaturday 28th February 11.00am – 1.00pm @ St Olaves Village Hall, NR31 9HJ

You are welcome to come along to this FREE session to see if this is the course for you. We all can benefit from the toolkit of skills to manage everyday life and do not have to be extremely stressed to benefit. Visit www.mindfullifeeast.org.uk for testimonials of how this helps people’s lives after doing the course.The NEW DATES for this eight week course are March 12th – May 14th (6.30 -9.00pm) (no sessions on April 2nd & 9th).

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With a regular Mindfulness practice, you can create a greater sense of wellbeing, by experiencing a healthy balance between the being and doing aspects of our lives. Our culture is often lived at a very busy pace and we lose sight of how to take better care of ourselves.By developing a new relationship with situations we find ourselves in we begin to respond creatively: experiences don’t overwhelm us and we can remain steady through life’s ups and downs.Mindfulness is developing a warm, gentle, and kind awareness for ourselves and others, like mindfulness, kindness has been scientifically proven to reduce levels of stress.The mindfulness for stress course is for everyday experiences of stress and is not suitable for people experiencing deep rooted depression. Please feel free to confidentially discuss your situation with me to decide if this is the right course for you on 07557 141869 or e-mail [email protected]. This course is for anyone experiencing day to day stress, or wanting to learn strategies to deal with the general complexity and pace of life.If you are interested in me doing a “taster session” in your workplace, please get in touch.

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Scotland will continue to dominate the political sceneAnyone assuming the result of the Scottish Independence Referendum would put an end to the matter was mistaken. Although Scots overwhelmingly backed remaining part of the United Kingdom, all things Scottish will continue dominating the political scene. We have a Nationalist government in Edinburgh saying their MP’s will now meddle in debates and votes on exclusively English matters. So, we could soon see someone from Glasgow Govan telling us how we should spend money on GP practices and the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth. Or a politician from Greenock meddling in how we tax businesses in Gorleston. That’s unfair, and an unnecessary interference in English matters. It’s made even worse when Scottish MPs, don’t have any say over a whole raft of issues in their own constituency, which are all decided by the Scottish Parliament. Effectively, the Scottish Nationalists plan to hold a possible Labour Government to ransom.

That’s why I am backing the new plans, announced by William Hague, which would introduce “English Votes for English Laws.” This means only English MPs would decide the details of new laws effecting their constituencies, and they would have the right to veto anything they don’t like, including decisions on taxes. It’s a sensible approach, which I hope the other political parties will accept is the right approach.

Good news, good newsA recent programme on BBC Radio discussed how listeners wanted more good news items, instead of the normal diet of death and destruction. They didn’t want the fluffy feel-good, slightly tongue-in-cheek features after the words, “…and finally,” but genuine good news.

So to end this month’s column three quick items of good news from me. Unemployment continues to fall, it’s been cut by over a third since the last General Election, meaning there are more jobs available for local people. And for those in work and paying taxes there’s more good news on the horizon, when next month the personal tax-free allowance increases to £10,500, meaning you can keep more of your money instead of giving it straight back to the government. And finally, last year we saw local colleges benefit from extra investment allowing them to improve facilities for students. Now more schools are in line for additional funding as a multi-billion pound package will improve school buildings over the next few years. Despite all the worries in the world, there is good news out there!

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“SPECIALS” AT VILLAGE GREEN CHILDRENS CENTRECar Seat Checks FREE - Bring your car along and get your child’s seat checked FREEDates at Village Green - Monday 2nd March - 9.30-11.30, Thursday 12th March - 9.15-10.30 and Friday 24th April - 9.30-11.30.Dates at other locations - Tuesday 3rd March - 9.30-11.00 (Bradwell Community Centre), Wednesday 4th March - 9.30-10.30 (Mill Lane Community Centre). Contact [email protected] to book an appointment or call 01493 789562.Maths & English Assessments -E-learning - here any day/time, between 8.30-4pm. Monday to Friday.Mobile Library dates here at The Village Green are - Wednesday’s, April 8th, May 6th, June 3rd FREE to join and no late fee’s for children!Story Sacks 2 - Coming Soon! Story Sacks 2, Animation, starting April 2015! A progression for people who have already completed Story Sacks, using video camera’s and film. Focusing on animation. For more information contact [email protected] or call 01493 789562.Easter Stay and Play – This is at at VGCC on Tuesday 31st March at 10-11.30 & Thursday 9th April at 1-2.30pmBreastfeeding baby cafe - Watch this space! Village Green Children’s CentreMoorlands WayBeltonNR31 9PATel: 01493 789562Fax: 01493 789563

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DOWN THE GARDEN PATHWe are told that ‘all good things are worth waiting for’ and indeed this was so when we visited the ten acre site of our seed and plug suppliers in July of last year. It was incredibly hot, the glasshouses were unbearable and the site was sissling in the heat. However it was a good test not only of our endurance but of those of the plants on view as well! Each year new varieties come onto the market and a few are withdrawn due either to the varieties succumbing to disease or to just lack of interest by the general public.

Here are a few of the new varieties that caught our eye and we would recommend. These are available this year.

Million Kisses The most vigorous trailing begonia on the market has new colours added Blissful, blush white flowers with pink margins and Embrace which is a clear bright pink. They are all easy to grow with better branching (no need to pinch to encourage growth.) They exhibit many large flowers with continual flowering from April to October. Million Kisses performs best in partial to full shade in areas with low humidity.

Verbena Endura beats them all for Summer production – it takes the heat and stays in flower longer! The first verbena that’s hardy to the low teens and reblooms in Spring. Endura Scape revs up the colour with seven high-octane varieties. Superior branching: Finished product has full habit with high bloom count in large containers or excellent as a ground cover. Height 20-30 cm and spread 45-60 cm. Excellent powdery mildew resistance: Available in Blue, Dark Purple, Hot Pink, Lava Red, Lavender, Purple, White Blush. Because of its vigour in our view it is not suitable to grow in mixed baskets or containers, use Verbena Aztec for this purpose.

Bidens Golden Eye with unique single ivory white flowers with a distinct inner circle of golden yellow was magnificent Height and spread 25-30cm. It looked especially good with the sun shining full on it.

Double Petunias continue to be popular. Damson Ripple purple red and white bi-coloured and Rapaella a dusty pink are new varieties this season.

New to us is the perennial Poppy (Papaver) Manhattan Lavender-rose flowers on extra strong stems and Poppy (Papaver) ‘Snow Goose’ Large, frilled, semi-double off-white flowers with purple-pink blotches a top variety. Poppies love our sandy soil both grow to 60cm. and are hardy.

Echinacea (Coneflower) of the daisy family one of the backbones of the flower border ‘PowWow White’ as it’s name suggests has pure white petals overlapping a golden-yellow cone. ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ Has large daisy flowers with magenta-pink petals surrounding an orange-brown central cone. Very hardy. Height. 50-60cm.

These are just a few of what is available this coming season. Enjoy your gardening.

ARCHIE MAKES A COFFIN SLABThe boss felt that Archie was competent enough to carry out small jobs on his own, so he was asked to make a frame in

the shape of a coffin that had been made by the head joiner.

Mrs Brown was already in her eternal residence inside her coffin, which was being kept in the shed under the first floor joiners shop. Archie found Snatch and asked him to assist with measuring the coffin as he didn’t feel brave enough to do it on his own.

Archie took the measurements off the lid of the coffin and made up a frame which would act as shuttering to form a concrete slab for the top of the coffin. This was because it would eventually become a double grave as Mr Brown was still about! Upon his demise, the gravedigger would dig down to the slab and know when to stop.

Archie went about the job with his usual enthusiasm and asked Roy for his advice, Roy told Archie to make up his frame in two-by-two placing it on the storeshed floor and then using a concrete mix of two parts ballast and one part cement, he then told him that when the frame was half filled with the concrete he should place reinforcing wire over the area, then proceed to fill the shuttering to the top, knocking the sides of the frame to vibrate the mix. Archie carried out Roys instructions to the letter and trowel finished the slab.

In those days, only 40 years ago, building firms produced windows, stairs, carried out earth moving, groundwork, brickwork, general joinery, plumbing, lead work and stained glass windows to name but a few, undertaking was also a sideline.

Mrs Browns funeral was only two days away, the hearse was polished and the undertaking operatives of the firm pressed their clothes and brushed their long black mourning coats. Ronnie, a yard foreman, went to the store shed to lift the coffin slab that Archie had made but found it firmly stuck to the floor. With the help of Maurice, Ronnie tried to prise it from its steadfast position, but to no avail and they had to resort to Waffy breaking up the slab with a compressor and pneumatic breaker.

It was discovered that Archie had forgotten to lay the slab on a polythene membrane so the slab had stuck to the floor like super-glue. Roy was called in at a minutes notice to prepare another slab and he had great delight in telling Ronnie, the yard foreman and Dick the general foreman how useless Archie was. “Thanks Roy” Archie thought, as Roy had failed to tell him that he needed a piece of plastic to separate the slab from the floor.

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NORFOLK CONSTABULARYTeam contact details - Southern Villages Safer Neighbourhood Team, covering Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton, Hopton and St. Olaves.

NON EMERGENCY TEL NO: 101

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.norfolk.police.uk - use this to gain access to POLICE DIRECT REGISTRATION

The Southern Villages team are:-SERGEANT - Clive Jermy 3476 BEAT MANAGER - PC Steve Hughes 174 PCSO Laura Allen 8424 PCSO Steve Dent 8458

Please feel free to contact the team regarding anything from crime prevention advice to reporting suspicious behaviour. We also offer a property marking service if needed.

COUNCIL DIARYThere are Belton with Browston Parish Council meetings the New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm, the next dates are March 3rd. & 17th and April 11th. All council meetings are open to the public and questions can be put to councillors during the first 15 minutes of each meeting (normally restricted to one question per member of the public present).

The Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer is available at the same location on certain Wednesday mornings between 9.30 and 10.30am to meet with and take note of residents queries, the next dates will be on February 25th, March 11th. If you wish to confirm that Kate will be available before visiting please ring 01493 602960 The clerk can also be contacted by e-mail [email protected] or in writing at 5 Middleton Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7AE.

COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 20THAll 12 Parish Councillors, County Councillor Colin Aldred, Borough Councillor Adrian Myers and seven members of the public attended the second January meeting of Belton with Browston Parish Council, John Rudrum was in the chair.Councillor Aldred reported that the County Council were on course with budget discussions for the next three years provided no more cuts were forced on them.There was further discussion on the possibility of Coastal Radio having their base in Belton, councillors were in favour of this subject to details being agreed and a site meeting was arranged.It was agreed that further community dog wardens were needed as there is still a problem with dogs mess in the village.Borough Councillor Myers stated that he was prepared to allocate £1000.00 of his community budget towards the cost of a flashing school warning sign in the vicinity of the crossing patrol on Bracon Road.

Members had made no objection, subject to neighbours views to two planning applications, various extensions to Woodland Lodge on The Loke off Station Road North and the conversion of a stable block to a dwelling at crossways, Cherry Lane Browston. The Borough Council had approved the following, front and rear extensions at 87 Rosedale Gardens, side extensions at 47 Provan Crescent and the provision of a single unit for an adult with learning difficulties at Decoy Farm, Browston Lane, Browston.Members agreed that the Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 29th and the Annual Parish Council meeting on Tuesday May 19th, they also agreed to cancel the scheduled meeting for Tuesday May 5th as this is only two days before the local elections when the whole council comes up for election to serve for the next four years.Members agreed to proceed further with the possibility of a dedicated local PCSO, as funding is more than one council could probably afford they agreed to invite other southern parishes council members to a joint meeting to see if a combined approach can be arranged.

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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 3RDNine Parish Councillors, County Councillor Colin Aldred, Borough Councillor Adrian Myers and five members of the public attended the first Frebruary meeting of Belton with Browston Parish Council, John Rudrum was in the chair.A group of Stepshort residents were present to raise concerns over mud on the road and speeding lorries going past their properties, it was agreed to write to the main company concerned and send copies to the police and the new relief road site management.Members were advised that the new Parish Council web site is up and running although there are still other items to add to bring it up to the intended level, it can be found at www.beltonwithbrowston.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/ . Councillor Myers reported that there could be problems with sewage disposal at the new development at Browston Corner, Anglian Water have advised of near capacity at their Bradwell pumping station so the vast number of the

properties will need to have their sewage connected to alternative disposal means through Gorleston.The Councillor also reported that he is still trying to get various trailers removed from the highways and looking at different forms of legislation that have a precedent for this purpose, he was aware of problems on Heather Road and Sandy Lane and another situation in Rosedale Gardens was brought to his attention.Members were pleased to hear that the County Council had agreed to the Parish Councils request for a reduction in the speed limit on Browston Lane from 40 to 30MPH, this after a letter from a local business, the County will put plans for the change into motion.There was one new planning application, a replacement garage with living accommodation above for 35 St. James Crescent – members raised no objections to this subject to neighbours views. Approved by the Borough was a two story extension at 47 Provan Crescent and the local health authority has given its consent for the St. Johns Road Pharmacy to relocate to the vacant supermarket site on Station Road North.

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Village Voice - February 2015

Useful ContactsBelton Pharmacy(St Johns Road) 01493 781745NHS Medical Help Fast(Ex NHS Direct) 111

James Paget Hospital SWITCHBOARD 01493 452452Millwood Surgery (Bradwell) APPOINTMENTS 01493 444484Falkland Surgery (Bradwell) 01493 442233Police NON EMERGENCY 101Blocked Drain ANGLIAN WATER 0845 791 9155Water Supply ESSEX & SUFFOLKWATER 0845 782 0999Power Cut U.K POWER NETWORKS 0800 783 8838Gas Leak NATIONAL GRID 0800 111 999Telephone Lines B.T. OPENREACH 0800 023 2023Village GreenChildrens Centre 01493 789562Moorlands Academy 01493 780007Ormiston Academy 01493 662966Rector(Belton & Burgh Castle) ROSIE BUNN 01493 780210

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Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council SWITCHBOARD 01493 856100Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council PLANNING 01493 846430Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 01493 846478Borough Councillor MARK THOMPSON 07887 988378Borough Councillor ADRIAN MYERS 07434 362451Parish Clerk Belton/Browston KATE PALMER 01493 602960Parish Clerk Burgh Castle BRENDA HOSKINS 01493 440731Parish Clerk Fritton/St. Olaves MS L CLARKE 01493 488375

ENTUALOCAL BUS AND RAIL INFORMATION

ENTUA(East Norfolk Transport Users Association) is a voluntary independent body which monitors bus and rail provision in the East Norfolk Area. Please visit our web site www.entua.org.uk/

In the December issue we mentioned that First Eastern Counties are reviewing their bus services in the Great Yarmouth area and that ENTUA and the bus company had met to discuss various opportunities that may exist to introduce new services.

We invited Village Voice readers to put forward ideas that you may have regarding this, but to date, we have not received any. ENTUA have put forward suggestions regarding enhancing services for Burgh Castle and a direct service to the James Paget Hospital via the new A12/A143 link road when it is completed. We have also put forward our ideas for a service to Gapton Hall Retail Park from Gorleston and Great Yarmouth, but we would like to hear from Village Voice readers prior to any suggestions being finalised.

Once again, ENTUA have raised the matter of the Gorleston Feathers bus stop shelter with Great Yarmouth Borough Council. This bus stop is a very busy interchange for passengers and the shelter is clearly ̀ not fit for purpose .̀ It is too small for the numbers waiting for buses and especially in bad weather and we feel that this shelter needs to be at least double the size of the existing one. Great Yarmouth Borough Council quoted a cost in the region of £17,000 to do this work in their first response to us, but we feel sure that there are funds available at County Council level for this typeof infrastructure. Nevertheless we shall pursue this matter as we feel that providing the proper infrastructure goes hand in hand with encouraging better use of public transport.

There has been a change of management at Anglian Buses at its Beccles Ellough depot. When the new manager has settled in, ENTUA officers will arrange a meeting. Hopefully we will continue to maintain a close association with Anglian Buses as we do with First Eastern Counties and Abellio Greater Anglia. If any passengers or prospective passengers have any matters that you would like ENTUA to raise at our regular meetings, please write to us at the address below.

Just a reminder that there are at least six buses per hour between Lowestoft/Gorleston/Great Yarmouth and Norwich (3 x Anglian and 3 First Eastern Counties Monday – Saturday)Anglian buses service 61 operates (every 20 minutes) between Kessingland and Great Yarmouth, where there is a change of number to 7 (you stay on the bus) this service calls at Acle, Broadland Business Park, Norwich Rail Station,Castle Meadow and Norwich Bus Station. Note - Every third bus going in the Kessingland direction carries on to Southwold.

First Eastern Counties service X1 operates (every 20 minutes) between Lowestoft bus station to Great Yarmouth via Gorleston (stopping at all bus stops when requested) then Acle and direct to Norwich Bus Station . Mondays – Fridays, additional X1s operate between James Paget Hospital –Norwich at peak times.

We welcome additional members, in fact without an increase in membership, ENTUA may find it difficult to continue. We have had recent expense of a replacement copier and we need to have more leaflets printed. The more members we have, the more the cost is spread. We ask for a minimum donation of £5.00 (some members pay more) and that generally covers the cost of printing/postage of our quarterly newsletter and the cost of public meetings. To join please write to ENTUA, 18 Wensum Way, Belton, NR31 9NY.

Tony Grice.

LOCAL CRIME FIGURESThe Southern Villages Safer Neighbourhood Team have reported the following crimes for January for Belton and Burgh Castle.

BeltonTwo crimes recorded, both of criminal damage - -Damage to a parked vehicle on Rosedale Gardens. -Damage to an internal door at the Compass Centre.

Burgh Castle.25 calls were attended with five recorded crimes - -Two instances of arson not endangering life at the Burgh Hall site.- Three of assault with domestic causes.

The current policing priority is the Bell Lane Playing Field at Belton, the next SNAP meeting (your chance to have your say on local policing matters for Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton, St Olaves and Hopton) is at Burgh Castle Village Hall on Monday March 23rd (7.00pm).

DOG WARDENS WANTEDHelp Needed In Our Village.Have you got a dog to walk around Belton, or do you just like walking around the village and hate seeing dog mess on our streets, if so please would you consider becoming a voluntary dog warden. This is something that you can do while you are walking your own dog, and you will be helping your village stay clean.

For more information contact Lesley 07899 947981 or email [email protected] or please just stop me when you see me or indeed any other Parish councillors and leave your details. All I need is a passport photo of you and I will be happy to take you out training with me around the village, you will be given a “High Vis” vest and ID to wear and you will then help provide a good service to keep our village clean.

BookingsTel Marion (01493) 780080

or Peter (01493) 780703

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EVENTS AT NEW ROAD SPORT & LEISURE CENTRE

‘PILATES’ WITH HAYLEYThere are two weekly Pilates classes for beginner and intermediate level at the Premier Room, New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton, on Monday evenings the times are :-

6.00 - 7.00pm & 7.05 – 8.05pm.

Pilates targets the deep postural muscles, building strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment. It helps to reshape your body, which will become longer, leaner and more toned. It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility and it is a great way to relieve unwanted stress and tension.

Hayley limits her class size to twelve members in each group but currently has a few vacancies in both Belton sessions. All mats and equipment supplied. To book call her on 07767 864568 or e-mail [email protected].

Men welcome at all classes !!!!!

Watch out for new style classes coming after Easter.

Hayley also runs the following classes :-Hopton Village Hall - Mondays 10.00am - 11.00 am. Lound Village Hall - Wednesdays 11.15am – 12.15pm. HayleyBody Control PILATES’Certified Teacher

THE PREMIER ROOMNew Road Sports & Leisure Centre - Belton

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Call Marion: (01493) 780080, Peter (01493) 780703or Email: [email protected]

CRAFT FAIRS & CAR BOOTSA reminder that we are now taking bookings for stallholders for the first craft fair of 2015 at New Road Sport and Leisure Centre, Belton, Craft fairs will be held on the third Wednesday of every month from April (Open 10.00am – 2.00pm) . There will

also be car boot spaces on the field, no booking required for these, Inside and our £6.00 per table/pitch, stallholder entry from 8.30am.

The dates booked so far are :- April 15th. May 20th. June 17th. July 15th.

Any enquiries please call 01493 780703, 01493 780776 or e-mail [email protected]

BOOTCAMP HEROES This is a new class available at Belton New Road Sports and Leisure Centre! Bootcamp Heroes is a Metabolic circuit style class which maximises your calorie burning potential. Also incorporating core work, anti spasm and mobility work to help free your muscles as well as getting you fitter and leaner. Everyone wants that toned look with added shape to there bodies and with my help and your hard work you can get there! A class for all at any fitness level and any age,

this is about a better you!

Metabolic Circuit £4.50 or stay on for the extended class of Core work, anti spasm and mobility work for just £7. First time coming along just £4.50 for full extended class! Sessions every Thursday (6.30pm).

Contact Dan on 07810512583 by email [email protected] or through facebook w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /DanHaleFitnessScientistPT to book yourself in for your first session! . See you all very soon,

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There is a community room with easy access, full disabled facilities and a kitchen as well as a large field. Current outside users include Bohemians Football Club plus in Summer Belton Cricket Club for practice, Belton Bowmen and the Model Flying group while inside there are exercise groups on Monday mornings, Pilates Monday evenings, Bootcamp Heroes fitness on Thursdays plus regular craft fairs in Summer.

Run by Belton with Browston Parish Council it is also the base for Council meetings and is the ideal venue for your parties or special one off events. The council is also looking to increase regular bookings on Wednesday and Friday evenings and daytimes during the week, with the large car park and bus stop outside it is your ideal venue, full contact details are in the Premier Room advert on this page.

BELTON CRICKET CLUB Belton CC continue their season of indoor net training on Fridays at Lynn Grove High School Sports Hall at 19:30. These hour and a half sessions only cost £3 and continue every Friday until 24 April. You do not have to be a Belton member – all cricketers are welcome to attend in order to prepare for the new season!

We have some friendly fixtures arranged before the league season begins in early May. We play on Sunday 12th April vs Lowestoft at the Denes Oval and on Sunday 26th April vs Topcroft away.

In the past few weeks, our Level Two coach has been working with the girl’s teams at Lynn Grove High School to develop their bowling skills in preparation for a tournament they are participating in at the UEA in March.

The Belton 100 Club is seeking subscribers for the new season. It costs just £20.00 a year and big prizes are on offer. Details from Wally Ladmore (01493 722424). This is an excellent way to support your local club.

Your contacts at Belton CC are: Mal Kauffman (07748 271896); Tom Knight (07806 96523); Richard Ashling (07908 185690) or Adam Savoury (07889 362236).

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MONDAY ACTIVITY MORNINGSThese exercise classes run at the New Road Sport & Leisure Centre on Monday mornings:-Chair Based Exercise - Sessions run 9.30 to 10.30am, aim to improve daily functional actions; by strengthening important muscles groups though gentle movement. Regular exercise improves circulation and increases daily activity levels. Seated exercise can increase your confidence and improve your

Posture, balance and coordination for performing daily activities essential to living.i-moveFreely or Nordic walking sessions depending on the weather conditions from 10.30 to 11.30am, Monday 30th March -Exercise Extravaganza - £3.00 per session includes a £1 donation to Cancer Research Uk,The Heart foundation & Diabetes Uk50 seats available for Seated exercise. Arriving from 9.30 am to start exercise at 10.00am.11.00 am Tea & Biscuits. 11.30am 30 Nordic Walking Taster places - Sessions will be held at 20 minute intervals 10 places on each

session. £3.00 per session includes a donation to Cancer research Uk, The Heart Foundation & Cancer Research Uk. Please book your place early. Sallyann is sorry to have to increase the fee of a session to £2.50. From 1st March 2015.Numbers have remained consistent although at times not enough revenue has been generated.The cost covers 45 mins exercise and refreshments, should you have any concerns please raise them with Sallyann. If the weather turns nasty Sunday evenings into Monday mornings and a session has to be cancelled a plan to ring and notify everyone who has attended

recently is in place? Please be careful when attending when it’s frosty, especially on the car park and paths to the Sports Centre entrance. Keep safe and well if the weather is badBelton Activity group would like to send best wishes to those who are recovering from illness or operations; we hope to see you back soon. We also welcome our new members to the group and hope you enjoy exercising with us.

Please contact Sallyann to find out how the sessions can improve your health & fitness. Call 07599 044 806 Sallyann email [email protected]

QUIZ SHEET NEWSWe had a an excellent response to last months quiz, organised by Belton Charity Fundraisers “U.K. Prime Ministers & U.S. Presidents” had a very high entry with six all correct entries and nine with just one wrong answer. Those all correct were Jackie & Kenny Cole, The Mathesons, Kathy Mileham, Rex Coe, Jane Evans and Norma Hadden. From the all correct entries Jackie and Kenny Coles names

were draw out to receive the £10.00 shopping voucher.

Quiz sheets are available monthly during the winter period, the latest quiz - Terrors of The Plant World - is now on sale from Belton Pet and Hardware or Skelmorlie, Butt Lane, Burgh Castle. Alternatively please e-mail [email protected] for an electronic copy. Entry is just £1.00 with a shopping voucher as the monthly prize. Entries need to be returned by Thursday March 12th 2015.

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BELTON ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BADGERS & CADETSThe Unit held their presentation evening at The Compass Centre in front of families and friends. Guests were the Unit’s President and special friend, Brigadier Forsythe-Yorke and his wife, Linda Sweeney the Badger special events organiser and her husband and Ian Walker, chairman of Belton & District Historical Society.Two new Badgers were enrolled, Bella Lawrence and Charlie Firth. Certificates and badges for the years work were presented to everyone, the Badger

Attendance trophy went to Ayeesha Chedgey and the Badger of The Year shield was shared by Hollie Willeard and Lucy Bayfield. The Cadet Attendance cup was awarded to Emilea Bayfield and The Cadet of The Year was Faith Willeard. This year we were fortunate to be presented with a new cup by Belton and District Historical Society and called it our Merit Award which was presented to Dallas Ely for his good behaviour, enthusiasm and willingness to take part in everything.We have vacancies in the Unit for Badgers aged from five to nine and Cadets aged form 10 upwards, if anyone is interested please contact Jackie on 01493 780619.

GRANT FUNDING FOR COASTAL RADIOSimon Jones, founding Director of Coastal Radio Great Yarmouth, announced recently that Coastal has received a grant of just under £10,000 from The Big Lottery through Awards for All England, who offer grants of between £300 and £10,000 for projects that improve communities. The grant will enable the station to set up a purpose-built studio for its broadcasts and train local people in a variety of roles including presenting, production, administration and fundraising. The station is keen to work with local schools and colleges and offer on-job training for individuals from all sectors of the community and all abilities. Coastal will be based in the Great Yarmouth area and transmit from the heart of Great Yarmouth.

Coastal has been active in the community for several years and engaged local people and businesses over two successful FM and online broadcasts, each lasting three to four weeks. During these broadcasts, more than thirty people were trained for a range of jobs and during its off-air periods, Coastal’s Facebook page has been regularly updated with local travel and local issues, as well as heart-warming news stories from charities like Tia’s Treasures.

John King, Managing Director of the Coastal Radio Community Interest Company said, “This grant will enable the station to connect with and draw together local communities in the town and villages. Coastal will continue to be a community asset and influential local voice through local radio. He commended the station team for their tireless work in keeping the local community engaged while on and off-air, through social media and at local events” and added “Other towns in the region have their own community radio station and surely, Great Yarmouth deserves one! ”

Coastal Radio applied for a five year permanent FM broadcasting license in December and are awaiting its outcome. Coastal are actively recruiting volunteers, if you would like to get involved please contact them via their website www.CoastalRadio.co.uk or you will find them on Facebook.

FIRST TEAMS RACE TO SIGN UP FOR THE 2015 EAST ANGLIAN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL!Following the launch of the East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival, companies, clubs and organisations from across the region are getting their teams together and signing up to take part in this hugely popular event. The Dragon Boat Festival is returning to Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad in Lowestoft on Sunday 31st May after a gap of one year in aid of new Festival charity, East Coast Hospice, and the inter-company rivalry is already building!

The Great Yarmouth and Waveney area currently has no inpatient hospice care. Recognising this gaping hole in palliative care, the Festival’s official charity, East Coast Hospice (ECH), has purchased a five acre site near Beacon Park on the Hopton/Gorleston border and planning permission has been granted for a ten bed in-patient facility with complementary therapy rooms, day care and a peaceful garden. Margaret Chadd House will support patients and their families to live as well as they can for as long as they can and when the time comes, to support a dignified and peaceful journey at the end of life. The mammoth task of raising funds and building the hospice cannot be managed without support.

ECH Community Fundraiser, Jeff Wood, is hoping that as many local companies as possible will enter teams into the Dragon Boat Festival and raise sponsorship for this worthwhile local cause. For further information please visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/eastanglia or call Gable Events on 01780 470 718. To find out more about the work of East Coast Hospice call 01493 718707 or visit www.eastcoasthospice.co.uk

Faith & Emilea (top) & Lucy & Hollie

Ian Walker with Dallas

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REV ROSIE WRITES...... I am writing this having just come back from planting trees at Moorland School and in the

churchyard at Belton, as well as a wander around Burgh Castle Church with the Right Reverend Alan Winton, Bishop of Thetford. At Burgh Castle Church, the scaffolding is down and the improvements to the roof structure and internally in the north aisle are good to the eye, but “there is still much work to be done” as the Bishop commented! The important thing is that the church is in a better place to move on into the future, to the next stage of restoration (and of course, fundraising) for facilities that are appropriate for today.A lot of you will walk around the Roman Fort, enjoying the peace and quiet, taking time out, taking your dog for a walk. You will usually find the church open – as a place of prayer and reflection. Please do go in (once the builders have compled their work) and find space for yourself and with God.This morning I was reminded of something the Bishop of Norwich told me….. the story of a clergyman who told his congregation that the buildings should come before the people. It was prevocative statement, and meant to be! He went on to say that the purpose of church buildings was to be put before people, or in front of them if you prefer it expressed that way, as they were to be signs of God’s presence and of his people, reminders of God’s love and power.What has been great to see is the way the church members have been working together. Burgh Castle folk will obviously have to put the contents of the church building back once the project is finally finished and the church cleaned. But, the church is more than just the building.... it is the people. The people are the living stones that go to make up the church. With Jesus Christ as the foundation and corner stone it remains strong. Lent began on Wednesday 18th February and there will be a lot going on in both the churches leading up to the celebration of Easter at the beginning of April; the celebration of Mothers Day (15th March), the journey through Holy Week to Good Friday and then Easter Day. Do come and join in the celebrations of the church, whenever, and wherever you can. You would be made very welcome. Come in and find out what makes the church buildings, places that are so special. It is the people and the presence of God! Rev Rosie Bunn, Belton Rectory, Tel 01493 780210.

MESSY CHURCHMessy Church have their usual session at Moorlands School on Wednesday March 4th (6.00 – 7.30pm) and next month, yes on April 1st., Move to Belton Church for one session (again 6.00 -7.30pm) for “Messy Easter!” a Messy Church special production re-telling the Easter Story for all the family (Stories, crafts, activities, food and fun!).

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The Bishop of Thetford, the rector & Churchwardens outside Burgh Castle Church

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IST. BELTON SCOUTSGroup

In November the beavers, cubs and scouts where set a challenge to design a badge to celebrate 1st Belton Scout Groups 40th birthday. Congratulations to Dallas who is the winner just before half term he was presented with a prize and saw the badge for the first time. All group members are going to wear this badge on their uniforms.

Beavers

The Beavers have been busy finishing off some items for their emergency aid stage 1 which they started at the district sleepover. Having a go at recovery position, how to put a plaster on correctly.

They had an excellent evening at Regent Bowl. They have also Started to look at our space badge. Harry on of the young leaders helped the beavers know about which planet is nearest to the sun.,it was surprising at how much the beavers already knew. We then went outside as it was a clear night to look at the stars and try to identify some using a app on our phones.

The beavers finished this half term making pancakes and playing a silly ball game.

Congratulations to Charlie who has been presented with his Bronze Chief Scout Award, the highest award that can be gained as a Beaver Scout.

Cubs

The Cubs started the month with a Cub Scout forum, this was their chance to push forward their ideas for the programme for the coming months at Cubs, ideas ranged from a cub Olympics, hiking and games to raising money for charity.

They then started our home help badge and went on as part of it to cook muffins, pizza, cornflake cakes, sewed a button onto material and then ironed their own group scarf.

They have also learned about the planets, how far they are away from the sun and drawn the relative size of the planets with a compass. The next meeting we spent at Seething Observatory, looking at the difference between a star and a planet, expeditions into space as well as looking at stars in the sky, looking at telescopes. A great night!

Scouts

The Scouts have spent this half term debating their scouting promise and laws, looking at how they fit into their everyday lives today.

They have looked at the world badge (every scout in the world wears a world badge) considered what the different parts mean and played some games to do with scouting history.

The scouts had an evening ten pin bowling before taking part in the district event and took part in the district swimming competition taking third place. Well done!

Jumble Sale

The Scouts are holding a Jumble Sale Friday 27th March at the JGI (7pm start) items can be delivered to 15 Bracon Road, Belton or call 01493 780965.

BE A DANCE STARHave you ever wanted to be a dance star ???. This is your chance to win a slot on the same show as Ian Waite and Camilla Dallerup from “Strictly Come Dancing” at St. Georges Theatre, Great Yarmouth on May 28th/29th.

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- Include name(s), ages(s) and contact details.

- Entries must be in by 31st. March 2015.

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WHERE ARE MY FRIENDSThis one lonely daffodil was photographed escaping out of a tub in a garden on Yare Road, Belton as early as January 10th this year, could anybody have beaten that.


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YOUNG AT HEART YaH enjoyed meeting every week in 2014 with just a fortnight off for the Christmas break. It’s great being able to see friends each week and share our week with others. The knitting, cake, cooking, card making, more cake, tea, outings, craft activities, food, things to share, support and friendship, even more cake, the love of Jesus, coffee, biscuits, communion, Tally Ho! Tea Rooms with lots of cake!

What fun!

This year we have enjoyed learning more about our sponsored boy, his family and way of life. Members write a few sentences about what we get up to during the year in reply so Wilson, from Ecuador, also learns about us.

Since August last year our happy band of oldies or wrinklies, as some kind person suggested, has been overshadowed by the news shock of Jane’s illness. We’re glad to report that she has had some very good days among the bad ones. At the beginning of February Jane received a stem cell transplant at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge. By the time this Village Voice reaches you there should only be a few weeks left before Jane joins us again for coffee & chat. Oh my! ……..The chat!...... Where will we begin?......... Will we ever stop?

We have a new timetable available for 2015 so if you want to know where and what we’re up to call in at the Church Lounge on any Tuesday morning between 10.00 and noon. Everyone is welcome for all or part of any session. There is no charge but a donation pot is available to help “keep the wheels turning” if you are able to contribute.

It will be great to see you there....

Marion.

Part of this article is from the 2014 annual report from YaH which was unfortunately missed from an earlier edition – Our apologies – Editor.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COLUMN

I am writing this column from Om Shanti Retreat Centre outside Delhi on a sunny day. I am sitting at the pyramid of life-science contemplating my life and why I love India so much. The science of life is ever evolving – spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. We cannot see the more subtle levels of evolution in ourselves, but we can feel when we are out of balance.To remain in balance we have to balance on all our levels of being, not just the body. Think of how we describe ourselves – as a “human- being”, meaning we have a part that is human – our body made of matter and a part that is subtle - our being or soul/ spirit. In western culture not much attention is paid to developing a spiritual practice to nurture the higher self. Meditation is one of the best practices for this. If the mind is out of balance it will create a negative feeling in the body which we recognise as dis-ease. If this becomes habitual we will indeed create disease in the physical body. We can

all recognise the feelings that stress creates and we will do many things to alleviate it, so we know that mind and body are linked and one influences the other. Mind is also connected to Soul – that eternal spark of pure consciousness that is my eternal self. It is important to stay connected to who we are spiritually to maintain total well-being. As I look at the side of the pyramid I am reminded of the analogy of the Divine Triangle – the eternal interplay of body, mind and soul. Each angle of the triangle represents one facet of the three and all need to be in alignment to create harmony and flow. Along the baseline of the triangle, the right corner represents body, the left corner mind and the pinnacle is soul or spirit. This can also be called the Divine. In ancient Greece the Divine meant “That which is beneficial to all”. When I attune to the divinity in me – my higher self or soul – I am naturally in the flow that the Greeks were referring to. I will automatically make the right decisions and consider the well-being of others as well as my own.When I feel out of balance I am probably operating only along the baseline of the triangle, the interplay between body and mind. I may sometimes use force

to get what I want or get angry when things don’t go right for me. This kind of negative energy will create a block to my success. To clear the block, or false mindset, I can connect to my higher self or soul, intuiting what is best for me and those in connection with me. I will come into alignment with the Divine flow which connects me on a higher level of conscious energy, bringing Mind and Body into alignment or “flow” with my higher consciousness. This ability to connect can be learned through meditation courses at Diamond Life Holistic Centre in Great Yarmouth and will put you in charge of your well-being. The introductory meditation course is on Thursday mornings and is by donation. The Aroma Yoga meditation sessions use high vibration essential oils to enhance the experience and are on a Wednesday night and cost £5. Call for more information and other self development courses and therapies for your body, mind and spirit:

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BURGH CASTLE SCHOOLThe photo is thought to be of Burgh Castle School in the 1930’s, can you put any names to the faces, or do you know any different about the origins of the picture, either way “Village Voice” would like to hear from you, either call Brian on 01493 780776 or e-mail [email protected].

This is one of many photos take that are on the Belton and District Historical Society web site at www.beltonhistory.co.uk.

BRIGHTON MARATHONMy name is Michael Knell, a resident of Belton and I will be Running the Brighton Marathon in April for the Charity The National Autistic Society. The charity is there to help and support people living with autism. When a member of your family is diagnosed with autism, you feel overwhelmed confused and frightened, but this charity is there to help and support to you. They also offer advice on support groups education and

benefits. Please help if you can by supporting me on my run. You can go online and donate money to my fund-raising page which is www.justgiving.com/michael-knell1 or you can sponsor me by leaving a message on my answering machine on my home number 01493 780410, giving your name and address and how much you would like to sponsor. Alternatively pop into Belton Pet and Hardware in the village who have kindly agreed to let me leave a collecting tin with them for you to donate your spare change. Thank you for your Support.

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Friday 6th MarchKAY “D”

Friday 10th AprilJulie Dawn8.00pm till 11.30pm

Admission £5Line Dancers Welcomefor details call

01493 781007

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BURGH CASTLE CHURCH RESTORATION FUNDBurns Night - It may have been a week after the original date but Burgh Castle celebrated Robbie Burns birthday in style on January 31st. The village hall was transformed into a Scottish Banqueting Hall, with music, dancing, games and most of all a great deal of fun enjoyed by everyone.

A traditional Scottish menu of Cock ‘a’ Leekie Soup, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties followed by Cranacan was served by our splendid team of volunteer cooks. The Haggis being paraded to a rousing rendition of Scotland the Brave by all present. We have already been asked to repeat the event in 2016!

The thank you’s are many and heartfelt, if you gave, waited on table, cooked, donated, washed up or just advised, you know who you are THANK YOU.

Total receipts for this event are just over one thousand pounds!

Quiz Nights - The monthly quiz at the Queens Head on 6th February was a very jolly affair. 6 teams battled for victory, and a good time was enjoyed by all and a valuable £75 was raised for Restoration Funds. Next month we do it all again at The Queens Head on March 6th 8pm. Please join us if you can.

Crafts Fair -Looking forward in our calendar, the next planned event is the craft fair during the Easter school holidays from 6 - 10th April, this venture was very successful when we held a fair in October last year. Please book now for stalls (details below).

Looking forward - Keith Skipper is visiting in May, we are collecting items for our Market Stall to be held in July, and volunteers and cakes are needed for our open churches week during August.

As usual more information can be had by contacting any church member or calling Margaret on 780126 (email [email protected]).

COMMUNITY CAR SCHEMEMembers met on 10th February, thanks to Bill for taking notes. The main topic was the fall in passengers numbers over the past couple of months. It was decided to continue with the advertising for drivers, there is always the need to cover for holidays etc. and to renew posters around the village, as well as reminding local surgeries and clinics of the fact the service is available to our residents.

Although funds are now at only £90.00, it was agreed not to request any grants from Parish Councils until after the May elections.

We are grateful to Angela who has taken over the administration task

of arranging trips and pleased to welcome Kevin as a new driver. The date for the next meeting was arranged for 4th June at 2pm.

Remember you can book a car to take you shopping, to social events, connections for holiday travel or medical appointments. We ask for at least 24 hours notice as all our drivers are volunteers, but are very willing to do our best to help. We will go to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, or get you to the JPH for an early appointment.

Drivers usually wait with the passenger, but for a longer appointment will arrange to return to collect you. If you have a small child you will need to provide a booster seat, pets can be taken by arrangement.

Costs are 45p per mile, payable to the driver. If you would like to become a driver please get in touch.

To book a car please call

07767063986, Any problems or queries please get in touch, [email protected], or 01493 780126

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FUTURE OF G.P. PRACTICES We have received an open letter from the Great Yarmouth & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group on the future of GP Practices in Gorleston (and Bradwell), the letter states. “You may have heard a rumour that one or more of the GP practices in Gorleston is going to be closed. I want to reassure you that this is absolutely not the case.

There are five GP practices in Gorleston – Gorleston Medical Centre (on the Shrublands site), Family Health Centre, Falkland, Millwood and Central. Three of these practices face challenges in the future with their accommodation.

In the summer on 2015, we will be consulting with the public about the possibility of some of the central Gorleston practices relocating to a new primary care centre on the James Paget site. At the moment we don’t know which practices may or may not move, and when it will happen, because this will all be part of the consultation. The consultation will give local people the chance to have their say.

What is most important here is to be clear that the practices will not be closing. But some of them may relocate to the hospital site. If this happens, there will be many benefits for patients from the practices working more closely together.”


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A SPRINGERS TAILLennie’s version

I am the apple of my Mum’s eye, Lennie boy aka Sugar pud, I never do anything wrong and I have followers from all across the globe. I even got Christmas cards from Oz and USA, people have my photos in their homes my Mum signs them for me. My only problem is Sylvie, she is such a bossy boots, always telling me to do this and that, usually trying to get me into as much trouble as her.

Well things are changing because I have a brother; I went with Mum to pick him up. I always knew he was coming unlike Sylvie and Dad who had no idea but Mum and I had picked him out weeks before he arrived. In looks he is the total opposite of me where I am white he is brown but we both have the same big almond eyes and the wonky markings on our noses which makes us even more hansom.

From day one I told him to follow me and do everything I tell him, his name is Harley and he is a real live wire. He keeps Sylvie on her toes and everyone else as well. When Sylvie takes my toys Harley gets them back, Sylvie thought she could

jump but Harley can jump higher and I control him, even Mum has told him to stay with me and learn what I do, I don’t think she had the same things as me in mind when she said that though.

Sylvie growls at him and where I would run and hide from Sylvie, Harley just growls back or take the toys straight out of her mouth. I snigger because Sylvie is no longer in charge and while she is busy trying to keep him under control I get away with all kinds of things, why just the other day while we were visiting a friend Harley was entertaining everyone with Sylvie while I was eating all the cheese straws in Mum’s friends kitchen haha. Mind you Harley beat me to the stuffing on Boxing Day from our kitchen and anyone beating me to food is pretty unheard of.

Harley is more adventurous like Sylvie as I never venture more than a few feet from my mum, but he is really good I taught him well he comes straight back when called, Sylvie has been trying her best to get him to follow her into the smelly dykes but so far he has more sense because he is very smart like me. Only one problem with him is he thinks he is Mummy’s boy and that of course is my place Sylvie is Daddies Girl, I am

Mummy’s boy and Harley needs to learn to share. He is 8 months and already bigger than Sylvie. He was so good over Christmas leaving the tree and all the presents alone for 3 weeks, but on Christmas morning when we opened our presents he thought everything was his or at least all the wrapping paper was his which was good because Sylvie and me got all the presents while he played with the paper. I liked that and will remind him next year how good the Christmas wrapping paper is.

Harley loves chasing seagulls it is his favourite pass time when they fly away he is so silly he continues to chase their shadows on the ground he hasn’t worked out yet that they are flying above his head.

Well I am pleased Harley is here to keep Sylvie on her toes and since his arrival Sylvie has been much kinder to me as she keeps saying we two older ones should keep him in his place, she can speak for herself I won’t be four till February so I am just a Spring Springer, Sylvie will be six this year I am watching to see if she gets middle age spread and I will keep you posted,

Harley wants to tell a Springers Tail about us so to be continued........

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GUIDE TO EVENTS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES

NEED TRANSPORT TO ACCESS AN EVENT OR APPOINTMENT?HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME?

If you live in Belton / Browston / Burgh Castle / Fritton or St. Olaves this could be your answer - Call 07767 063 986 to book your transport.

Ring between 8:00am & 6:00pm Monday to Friday.The cost is only 45p per mile

EVERY MONDAYChair exercises (9.30am) & Nordic walking for Beginners or ”I Move Freely” exercise- (10.30am) - New Road Sport and Leisure Centre - Supervised instruction Nordic Walking 07599 044806Grasshopper Creche - 9.00am-11.30am .£9.00 per session. Children 3months to 2 years. Safe friendly fun. Belton Village Green Children Centre (01493) 789562 (Subsidies Available)Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 yearsSmall, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344Yoga - JGI (10.15-11.15am) Please bring your own mat or towel. Play, Weigh & Baby Groups - Belton Village Green Children Centre. every Monday 1.30pm-3pm.(Health visitor & Nursery Nurse Attend on 1st &3rd Monday of each month). (01493) 789562Baby Massage - Belton Village Green Children’s Centre. FREE 6 week programme for parents & infants details (01493) 789562 / e-mail [email protected] Bingo Night - John Green Institute (7.30pm) All welcomeProjection Youth Worship Band– Belton Church (7.30 -9.00pm) Jean 07762 817454Ring Craft - Training Dogs & Owners For the Show Ring. St. Olaves Village Hall, (8.00pm) Jane Thorpe (01502) 569243Belton Bowmen – Wroughton School (for Winter) Juniors/family 6pm-7pm (£3.50 per session) Adults Club 7pm-9pm/dusk (£5 per session) Tel Duncan (01493) 780418 Pilates - Beginners/intermediate classes - ( 6.00 -7.00pm & 7.05 - 8.05pm) - New Road Sport & Leisure Centre - Tel Hayley on 07767 864568.

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAYGrasshopper Creche - (9.00am-11.30am) ￡9.00 per session, children 3 months to 2 years. Safe & friendly fun. Belton Village Green Childrens Centre (01493) 789562 (subsidies available)Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 yearsSmall, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344Drop In Coffee Morning - (10.30am-12 Noon) JGI. All WelcomeCommunity Connexions - Fruit & Veg Van in Belton. The Fruit & Veg van will be parked at The Tavern for the sale of fresh food produce (11.45am-12.30pm) Belton Art Club - JGI. (2.00pm-4.00pm.) Arts,Crafts & Hobbies. Just Drop In or Tel. Jan Pitchers (01493) 488683.Slimming World (5.30 & 7.30pm) Kings Head Function Room Tel Ella 07796 263627.3rd. Bradwell Rainbows (5.30 – 6.30pm) Burgh Castle Village hall (term time)Messy Church - Moorlands Academy (Term times 1st. Wed. of month only 6pm - 7.30pm) Rosie Bunn (01493) 780210 or Jean

EVERY THURSDAYBumble Bees Chatterboxes - ( 9.00am-10.30am ) Belton Village Green Children’s Centre (50p). (0 - 5 years)Fun activities assisting Communication, Language & & Literacy. All year round (01493) 789562Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 yearsSmall, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344Rock Solid (Years three to six) - Belton Rectory Stables 5pm-6pm (Ages 8 – 11 -Term Time) Tel. Jean: 07762 817454Family Life Group - Church & annex (Term time 5.30pm - 7.00pm) Marion & Colin Chilvers 01493 781474 Insanity Fitness – (6.00pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - Info - 07557 306087 Bootcamp Heroes – (6.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent. - 07810 512583Jungle Burn – (6.00 -6.50pm) JGI- Choreographed dumbbell work out. - 07747 720139 NEW Pilates – (7.00 -8.00pm) JGI – Improved posture & core strength. - 07747 720139 NEWYouth Group – Belton Church (7.30 -9.00) Exploring Christian youth & having fun Jean 07762 817454Mindfulness Classes – (6.30-9.00pm) St Olaves Village Hall from March 12th.– Details Soo (01493) 488206.

EVERY FRIDAYSomerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 yearsSmall, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344Baby Bloom - Belton Village Green Children’s Centre. FREE 6 week parenting group, looking at sleep routines, nutrition, weaning, baby massage, communication & safety (01493) 789562 / e-mail [email protected] Cornerstone - Open Youth Club – Belton Church (Fortnightly from 13th March 7.30-9.00pm) For years 6/7/8 Jean: 07762 817454The Hub - Open Youth Club – Belton Church (Fortnightly from 13th March 7.30-9.00pm) For all of High School age Jean: 07762 817454 NOTE :- Belton Scouts (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers) - All meet in Belton weekly details on (01493) 780965

EVERY SUNDAYPooch Paws Dog Training - St. Olaves Village Hall - (9.00am -Noon - one hour sessions) 07841 040171St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Burgh Castle - (9.30am) Traditional Morning Prayer or Holy Communion All Saints Church, Belton - (10.30am) Modern Service - Welcome to all. Activity group for childrenSee full church service details below.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thu. Feb. 26th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Childrens Cent. - D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562 (Monthly).Sat. Feb 28th – Fritton Lake – Active Norfolk 10 week activity courses start - Running (11am) & Cycling (1pm) 01603 732333.Sat. Feb 28th – (11.00am - 1.00pm) St. Olaves Village Hall – Mindfulness taster session. 07557 141869.Sun. Mar. 1st- (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning prayer.Sun. Mar. 1st - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning Celebration.Mon. Mar. 2nd – (9.30 -11.30am) – Village Green Childrens Cent. Free childs car seat safety checks Book tel 789562.Tue. Mar. 3rd - (11.00am) Belton Church – Traditional Holy Communion (Coffee from 10.00).Tue. Mar. 3rd. - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton With Browston Parish Council meeting.

Wed. Mar. 4th – (10.30am) Burgh House Res. Home. - Holy Communion.Wed. Mar. 4th - (6.00-7.30pm) Moorlands School - Messy Church - Jean 07762 817454.Fri. Mar. 6th - (7.30pm) JGI - Digital Camera Club meeting. - Tel 780822.Fri. Mar. 6th - (8.00pm) Burgh Castle Queens Head – Team quiz in aid of Church Restoration Funds (max 6 per team) 780126.Sat. Mar. 7th - Belton Scouts collecting old newspapers in Belton only. Please leave outside your gate by 8.45am. Sat. Mar. 7th - (10.00am – Noon) JGI – Mammoth Sale. Tel 780776.Sun. Mar. 8th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion.Sun. Mar. 8th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion.Sun. Mar. 8th – (6.30pm) Belton Church – Evening Celebration.Mon. Mar. 9th - (7.30pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - Burgh Castle Monthly Parish Council meeting.Tues. Mar. 10th - (7.30pm) JGI - Belton W.I – Talk by Bill Goodchild plus photography Competition Tel 780822.Wed. Mar. 11th - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery.Wed. Mar. 11th - Mobile Library at Priory Close off Herringfleet Rd, St. Olaves (10.30 -10.40am).Mobile Library at Fritton New Rd by Playing field (10.45pm-11.00am).Mobile Library at Belton - From 1.50pm – see times in article.Thu. Mar. 12th - (9.15 -10.30am) – Village Green Childrens Cent. Free childs car seat safety checks Book tel 789562.Fri. Mar. 13th - (evening) Belton Church – launch of 2 new fortnightly youth groups see advertSat. Mar. 14th - (10.00am – 11.00am) JGI – Brandon Lewis M.P. Drop in Surgery.Sat. Mar. 14th - (10.00am - Noon) JGI - Monthly Coffee Morning.Sat. Mar. 14th- (7.30pm) JGI - Entertainment for St. Patricks Day with Richard £5.00 Tickets 781294 or 780182.Sun. Mar. 15th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning Prayer.Sun. Mar. 15th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Cafe Church. Tues. Mar. 17th. - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton With Browston Parish Council meeting. Thu. Mar. 19th - (Noon - 2.00pm). JGI -Belton Lunch Club - 2 course lunch £5.00 All Welcome. Bookings 781294Fri. Mar. 20th - (7.30pm) JGI – Team Quiz Evening - ￡5.00 per team of 4. Enquiries Tel. 781294.Sun. Mar. 22nd - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion.Sun. Mar. 22nd - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion.Sun. Mar. 22nd. - (2.30pm) JGI – Belton Historical Soc. “History Beneath Your Feet” Talk by Graeme Simmonds. Bring your “finds” for discussion. Admission ￡3, non members welcome.Mon. Mar. 23rd – (7.00pm) Burgh Castle Village hall – Police SNAP meeting (Open to everyone).Tue. Mar. 24th - (7.30pm) JGI - Belton W.I – Craft Evening including work on Diamond Jubilee project & Easter cards. Tel 780822.Wed. Mar. 25th – (12.30-2.15pm) Belton Church Lounge – Lent Lunch with short study/reflection.Thu. Mar. 26th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Children’s Cent. - D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562 (Monthly).Fri. Mar. 27th – (7.00pm) JGI – Scouts Jumble Sale Tel 780965.Sun. Mar. 29th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Special Palm Sunday service.Sun. Mar. 29th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Youth service.Mon. Mar. 30th - (Morning) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent – Charity Exercise Extravaganza (See Page 10) Tue. Mar. 31st - (10.00 -11.30am) Village Green Childrens Cent. - – Easter Stay & Play.Wed. Apr. 1st - (6.00-7.30pm) Belton Church - Messy Easter!, A Messy Church production.Thu. Apr. 2nd – (7.30pm) Belton Church – Passover Meal for both Belton & Burgh Castle churches.Mon. Apr. 6th to Apr. Oct. 10th - (10.00am -4.00pm daily) Burgh Castle Village Hall – Craft Fair Tel. 780126.

Pilates Fitness - At the JGI (9am -10am) A class to improve posture & gain core Strength. ￡4.50. Details - Lorrain - 07747 720139 Somerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 yearsSmall, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344Picassos Messy Play - (9.30 -10.45am) Bradwell Community Centre (organised by Village Green Childrens Centre).Zumba Dancing - JGI (15am ) ￡4.00 Lorrain - 07747 720139 Young at Heart - (10.00am - Noon) Belton Church Annexe. Get together for the over 50’s (all welcome, church members or not) Belton Over 50s/60s. JGI. (2.00pm) Cards, Games, Bingo, Refreshments. Guides - 6.45 -8.30 Burgh Castle Village Hall Ring Linda 07919620759 / (01493) 667311Belton Badgers - Youngest section of St. John Ambulance. Meet 6pm -7pm at Compass Centre Term Times only. Boys & Girls Ages 5 - 10. Tel Carole (01493) 780418Belton St. John Ambulance Cadets - Every Tuesday (Term Time) Compass Centre, Belton 6pm -7.15pm Boys & Girls 10-16 years. Tel Jackie (01493) 780619St. Olaves Art Group- St. Olaves Village Hall (7.30pm). 07879 811229

07622 817454.Weight Watchers - JGI (sign in from 6.15pm, talk at 7.00pm) Tel Lisa 07546 023143Tai Chi - at Cliff Park Junior School, Gorleston - Belton Based Group (01493) 789992 Meets 7pm -9pm www.taichi-qigong.

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