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Now offering carpet cleaning O n April 23rd the JGI was packed to the rafters with Belton W.I. Members waiting to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee. 60 years ago in April 1955 a group of ladies started the Belton W.I. and we were extremely lucky to have a founder member at this occasion, Mrs Evelyn McLintock, who was our Guest of Honour and received a bouquet of flowers from our Vice President Sue Richmond. The president Mrs Barbara Clark greeted our guests including the Norfolk Federation Chairman Mrs Wendy Adams and Secretary Mrs Cindy Brooks, two W.I. Advisers and friends from Bradwell and Gorleston W.I. Groups. Barbara spoke about how our W.I. has grown over the years “we still do our Jam and sewing etc”., but we also go bowling, play darts and quiz together. At the present time we have 47 members in the Belton W.I. The Norfolk Chairman said a few words as did the Secretary and then we sat down to our buffet. ......continued on P2 Magazine delivered FREE to homes in Belton, Burgh Castle, Fritton, St. Olaves & Browston and available FREE through outlets in Bradwell & Somerleyton Community June 2015 16th Great Year! VOL 16 - 03 Delivered MONTHLY FREE TO ADVERTISE IN VILLAGE VOICE RING 01493 780776 BELTON W.I. DIAMOND JUBILEE L to R standing, Liz Myhill, Sue Richmond,(secretary), Lin Hillier, Rona Stewart, Barbara Clark (president),. Carol Cousins & Ann Simons (advisors), Norma Hadden, Carole Mahon. Sitting Wendy Adams (Federation Chair ), Cindy Brookes ( Federation Sec ) Evelyn McClintock

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    On April 23rd the JGI was packed to the rafters with Belton W.I. Members waiting to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee. 60 years ago in April 1955 a group of ladies started the Belton W.I. and we were extremely lucky to have a founder member at this occasion, Mrs Evelyn McLintock, who was our Guest of Honour and received a bouquet of flowers from our Vice President Sue Richmond. 

    The president Mrs Barbara Clark greeted our guests including the Norfolk Federation Chairman Mrs Wendy Adams and Secretary Mrs Cindy Brooks, two W.I. Advisers and friends from Bradwell and Gorleston W.I.  Groups.

    Barbara spoke about how our W.I. has grown over the years “we still do our Jam and sewing etc”., but we also go bowling, play darts and quiz together. At the present time we have 47 members in the Belton W.I.

    The Norfolk Chairman said a few words as did the Secretary and then we sat down to our buffet.

    ......continued on P2

    Magazine delivered FREE to homes inBelton, Burgh Castle, Fritton, St. Olaves& Browston and available FREE throughoutlets in Bradwell & Somerleyton

    Community June 201516th Great Year!

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    BELTON W.I. DIAMOND JUBILEE

    L to R standing, Liz Myhill, Sue Richmond,(secretary), Lin Hillier, Rona Stewart, Barbara Clark (president),. Carol Cousins & Ann Simons (advisors), Norma Hadden, Carole Mahon. Sitting Wendy Adams (Federation Chair ), Cindy Brookes ( Federation Sec ) Evelyn McClintock

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    PAUL COOKSON VISITS MOORLANDS On May 7th million-selling poet Paul Cookson came to Moorlands Primary Academy and entertained the school with an hour of his wonderful poems and songs. He then spent the rest of the day leading poetry workshops with children before selling and signing copies of his books at the end of the day.

    Grace in Year Four said “I thought he was really entertaining. I went home and wrote some poems of my own.” Romy, also in Year Four added, “He was brilliant. I laughed for a whole hour. He then gave me some wonderful ideas for helping to make my poems better.” Mr Biddle said “I was delighted to see how much the children enjoyed working with Paul. It’s great that he has inspired so many children to read and write poetry.”

    Paul will be returning for a follow-up session with children and the parents on the evening of Wednesday 20th May. Headteacher, Mr Lee said “We are very serious about our children developing a love of reading and writing, not just to help them in school, but also for their future lives. Inspiring Author visits such as this are one way to help this to happen.”

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    During this part of the evening we Skyped two of our members Nora and Terry, who were unable to attend as they were on holiday in Cyprus just to let them know what   lovely time they were missing.

    There was a beautiful celebration cake made and decorated by member Mrs Carole Mahon which was cut and everyone had a piece in celebration of the event. Every person had a decorated souvenir bag with sugared almonds which were made by our craft group and the hall was decorated beautifully.

    The evening was then handed over to Patsy Rose who entertained everyone and got them up singing and dancing. Grateful thanks go to the W.I. committee for organising the evening, a good time was had by everyone who attended. Heres to 60 more successful years.!!!

    Barbara ClarkPresident of Belton W.I.

    Evelyn McClintock receiving her bouquet from Sue Richmond

    COMMUNITY CAR SCHEMEApril was a very busy month, with drivers fully occupied with trips to medical appointments and shopping trips. To book the service please call 07767 063 986 Monday to Friday (8.00am – 6.00pm)

    We are still in quite urgent need of an administrator to allocate trips to drivers etc. Please consider giving up a few hours a week to help you community. Contact 780126 or email [email protected].

    Paul Cookson (right) with headteacher Kevin Lee

    NEPAL FUNDRAISING AT MOORLANDSThe children of Moorlands have been deeply moved by the tragic Earthquakes and ongoing situation in Nepal, so much so that they have decided to raise as much money as possible to help the people of the region who have lost everything.

    Layla-May, Maddison and Isobel in Year 4 have been instrumental in the school raising over £250 for the victims of the Nepal earthquake. After watching the footage on the news, the girls felt as if they had to act. Layla-May said “I felt sorry for them because they have no shelter.” Maddison added “They have hardly any food and it is freezing cold. I wanted to help them.” Isobel said “I want to make the people of Nepal a little bit happier and make my school proud.”

    The girls organised a non-uniform day for the staff and pupils, with everyone making a donation to the fund. One child from Year 3 was so touched by what she had seen and heard that she independently raised over £40. There are plans to follow-up the event with further fundraising over the next few weeks, including a ‘Name the Sloth’ competition.

    Deputy Head John Siddles said “We place huge value on our school’s six core values. One of these is Compassion and I think the children have demonstrated that they have a good understanding of this from the actions that they have taken. We are certainly very proud of them.”

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    YOUR VILLAGE VOICEThank you all for your contributions, advertising etc. when you receive this, the June magazine we will be starting on the the July Edition, which will be number 174 on a straight number count, due out around June 27th. Please let us have your news, articles and pictures in by noon on June 14th, also it is the same deadline if you would like to advertise with us, full contact details in the editorial box on this page. Please remember to tell friends and relations away from our delivery area that we always place a copy of the magazine on the Belton Village Web site at www.beltonandbrowston.com, we know that it is read all over the world please add to our readership if you know any suitable recipients.

    ELECTION RESULTSFor anybody who has not seen the actual election figures these are our local details

    Great Yarmouth Parliamentary

    Brandon Lewis (C) 19089, Laura Norris (L) 12935, Alan Grey (UKIP) 10270, James Joyce (L.D.) 1030, Harry Webb (G) 978, Samuel Townley (Cannabis is safer than Alcohol) 167

    Turnout 63.9%

    Lothingland Ward of The Borough Council (This covers Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton and St. Olaves)

    Brian Lawn (C) 1199, Michael Dinsdale (UKIP) 934, Christine Williamson (L) 561, Tracey White (G) 110

    Turnout 66.1%

    As we reported last month there were only just sufficient candidates fro Burgh Castle and Fritton & St Olaves Parish Councils and only 11 candidates for the 13 seats on Belton with Browston Parish Council so there were no Parish Council elections locally.

    ROADWORKS TIMESCALE

    At the time of writing all traffic has been moved on to the south bound carriageway with three way lights at the entrance to New Road, however with contractors signing preferred routes to avoid the junction where possible things seem to be going remarkably well.The Contractors have updated the time-scale for the A12 / A143 link road, whilst most work on the roundabout and A143 area will be complete by mid July some overnight works and closures will be needed in August and there is only a provisional date of November 2015 for the new link road to be ready and open as the last stages of the works are yet to be scheduled.

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    PRODUCE & CRAFTS SHOWSunday June 28th

    This years Belton & Lothingland Produce and Crafts Show, the 25th, is rather earlier than usual, on Sunday June 28th, at the John Green Institute, Belton, and entry is open to all residents of Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton and St. Olaves and members of any clubs based in that area, we welcome those of you who have not entered previously as well as the younger members of the community. The fee is only 50p per class (maximum £3.00) and 20p for young people (maximum 50p).Bring your entries to the hall on Sunday morning (9.30 – 11.30), or if you cannot make that time please ring 01493 780776 and we will make alternative arrangements to get your entries collected from you.There are sections for flowers, plants and vegetables, home baking and preserves, home made wine, art, craft and photography as well as the children’s and young peoples age groups. Schedules have been delivered to all local homes, however extra copies are available at Belton Pet and Hardware, Burgh Castle Post Office, and the JGI or they can be downloaded from the local web site at www.beltonandbrowston.com . After judging the hall will be open for viewing from 2.30pm with cups and trophies presented by our special guest from 4.00pm. Please remember if you wish us to collect your entries in advance just call (01493) 780776 or e-mail [email protected] or speak to any committee member.

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    REV ROSIE WRITES....Last month I wrote about the fatigue many of us were experiencing because of the constant commentary on the political parties and the election debates, and I am someone who is interested in what the different parties have to say. Goodness knows how people who are not interested in politics felt.

    But there are other areas of life that we can become fatigued in too. For some, it might have been the end-of-season conversations between fanatical friends or family about their football teams. For young people it might be hearing Mum ask them to tidy their room or not to kick of their shoes just as they come in through the door!

    For some things in our lives a bit of fatigue does no actual harm, but what if we become weary of hearing about people in need. When we watch Comic Relief, Sports Relief or Children in Need, they play regular video clips about children, men and women, families and places in the world experiencing very real hardship often leading to early death. We are challenged to respond, to make a difference. We need to know about these situations to be able to do something, but often if we see too much neediness, we can think we can’t do anything to help and

    there begins the possibility of charity fatigue.As I write this, the country of Nepal, one of the poorest in the world, has suffered a second major earthquake, with landslips covering villages in the outlying villages around Kathmandu and the Himalayas. With thousands killed, millions in need of aid and assistance and so much destruction and devastation, it is unimaginable to think about how those people are feeling about life. Children who were just beginning to cope with their fears after the first earthquake, struggling big time after the second. Aid agencies finding it difficult to distribute aid because of the lack of support structures.

    But what of a creeping acceptance or weariness of hearing about the poor and needy in our country; people in need in our village. In the course of electioneering, some of the political parties made great emphasis on the needy, the provision of foodbanks, etc. and the hardships faced by many who experience changes to their benefit arrangements.

    As people in Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton and St Olaves, let us be members of communities that care for one another; not tired by hearing of others suffering, but people with energy to respond and do something positive to change the lives of people in need.

    Rev Rosie Bunn,Belton Rectory,Tel 01493 780210.

    SLIMMING WORLDThe Belton Slimming World group are going from strength to strength. The group has lost an amazing 42 stone since January and the weight is continuing to fall off. Slimming world offers a realistic weight loss solution for life, without hunger and deprivation associated with other weight loss plans. Patsy Osborn says the group is so great “  because you get great support, good advice, new recipes and above all we all have a good laugh”   which is the key to success as trying to lose weight alone can be a daunting and lonely experience says Ella Fish the consultant at Belton.

    It’s a sensible eating plan that aids weight loss because the healthy foods you can tuck into are naturally low in calories and fill you up. No more ‘going without’ just because you’re watching your weight. Loss of your social life/friends is a thing of the past!

    Becky Hugget says “I love slimming world because of the friendly people who don’t judge you because of your weight” which is a vital part of the group as each and every member in that room knows how much courage it takes to walk through the doors.  If you would like to be welcomed in to a group with a friendly atmosphere and a positive attitude towards weight loss then pop along to Belton’s Kings Head function room – Wednesday 5.30 or 7.30pm or Lichfield Community Centre Fridays 9.30am. Contact Ella on 07796263627 for more information.

    STOCK NEEDEDBelton Charity Fundraisers are always looking for items to sell on their various charity stalls at the JGI coffee mornings and the New Road craft sales. Do you have anything suitable? Any small items are ideal except for clothing and mains electrical goods, please call 01493 780776 or deliver to Skelmorlie, Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, (we can collect locally)

    Dispensing Quality

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    Jhoots Pharmacy - Belton Jhoots Pharmacy has unfortunately had to close their pharmacy in Belton Village due to being evicted from their current premises due to proposed redevelopment at St John Road, Belton, Great Yarmouth, N31 9JT by the current landlord. Jhoots have applied for relocation in the village however this has been appealed against. We will endeavour to go through the pharmacy appeal process to get your community pharmacy back in your village as soon as we can. Jhoots Pharmacy will keep you all posted on the progress and the anticipated reopening of your village pharmacy through Village Voice. Your nearest Jhoots Pharmacy is in Great Yarmouth - 114 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2AB, telephone number 01493 858 703. We can process your current prescriptions from this branch and deliver to your door. If this is not suitable for you and you need the face to face interaction from a community pharmacy, your nearest two pharmacies that can offer services are listed below: Lloyds Pharmacy, 2 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth NR31 8QW Tel: 01493 602401 Co-Op Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS Tel: 01493 603573 Once again, we apologise for this unforeseen setback and will work extremely hard to get your pharmacy back in the village.

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    Jhoots Pharmacy - Belton Jhoots Pharmacy has unfortunately had to close their pharmacy in Belton Village due to being evicted from their current premises due to proposed redevelopment at St John Road, Belton, Great Yarmouth, N31 9JT by the current landlord. Jhoots have applied for relocation in the village however this has been appealed against. We will endeavour to go through the pharmacy appeal process to get your community pharmacy back in your village as soon as we can. Jhoots Pharmacy will keep you all posted on the progress and the anticipated reopening of your village pharmacy through Village Voice. Your nearest Jhoots Pharmacy is in Great Yarmouth - 114 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2AB, telephone number 01493 858 703. We can process your current prescriptions from this branch and deliver to your door. If this is not suitable for you and you need the face to face interaction from a community pharmacy, your nearest two pharmacies that can offer services are listed below: Lloyds Pharmacy, 2 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth NR31 8QW Tel: 01493 602401 Co-Op Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS Tel: 01493 603573 Once again, we apologise for this unforeseen setback and will work extremely hard to get your pharmacy back in the village.

    Dispensing Quality

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    Jhoots Pharmacy - Belton Jhoots Pharmacy has unfortunately had to close their pharmacy in Belton Village due to being evicted from their current premises due to proposed redevelopment at St John Road, Belton, Great Yarmouth, N31 9JT by the current landlord. Jhoots have applied for relocation in the village however this has been appealed against. We will endeavour to go through the pharmacy appeal process to get your community pharmacy back in your village as soon as we can. Jhoots Pharmacy will keep you all posted on the progress and the anticipated reopening of your village pharmacy through Village Voice. Your nearest Jhoots Pharmacy is in Great Yarmouth - 114 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2AB, telephone number 01493 858 703. We can process your current prescriptions from this branch and deliver to your door. If this is not suitable for you and you need the face to face interaction from a community pharmacy, your nearest two pharmacies that can offer services are listed below: Lloyds Pharmacy, 2 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth NR31 8QW Tel: 01493 602401 Co-Op Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS Tel: 01493 603573 Once again, we apologise for this unforeseen setback and will work extremely hard to get your pharmacy back in the village.

    Dispensing Quality

    www. jhootspharmacy.co.uk

    Jhoots Pharmacy - Belton Jhoots Pharmacy has unfortunately had to close their pharmacy in Belton Village due to being evicted from their current premises due to proposed redevelopment at St John Road, Belton, Great Yarmouth, N31 9JT by the current landlord. Jhoots have applied for relocation in the village however this has been appealed against. We will endeavour to go through the pharmacy appeal process to get your community pharmacy back in your village as soon as we can. Jhoots Pharmacy will keep you all posted on the progress and the anticipated reopening of your village pharmacy through Village Voice. Your nearest Jhoots Pharmacy is in Great Yarmouth - 114 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2AB, telephone number 01493 858 703. We can process your current prescriptions from this branch and deliver to your door. If this is not suitable for you and you need the face to face interaction from a community pharmacy, your nearest two pharmacies that can offer services are listed below: Lloyds Pharmacy, 2 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth NR31 8QW Tel: 01493 602401 Co-Op Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS Tel: 01493 603573 Once again, we apologise for this unforeseen setback and will work extremely hard to get your pharmacy back in the village.

    Burgh Castle Charity Sale, 2 coll x eighth but height need not be exact.

    BURGH CASTLE VILLAGE HALL

    CHARITY SALE

    Saturday June 6th @ 2.15pm.

    Wide variety of PLANTS,

    bedding, & perennial

    also Fancy goods, bric-a-brac,

    book stall & raffle.

    Refreshments available.

    All proceeds to

    Burgh Castle Church general funds.

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    THE LITTER PROBLEM

    This is still a major problem in and around the village. There are plenty of bins around but people are too lazy to use them. Please bin or take your litter home and lets have a litter free village this summer. Watch out or you will be caught, it is an offence to drop litter.

    MOBILE LIBRARYBelton, Fritton and St. Olaves now have a four weekly service on Wednesdays, there is no longer a service to Burgh Castle.

    Belton- The next dates are June 3rd and July 1st with the following stops :- Aldersley (Station Road South) 1.50 – 2.05pm, The Tavern 2.10 – 2.20pm, Amhurst Gardens 2.25 – 2.35pm, opposite Dashwood Close 2.40 – 2.50pm, St Roberts Way 2.55 – 3.10pm and Moorlands School / Childrens Centre 3.15 - 4.05pm. Fritton and St. Olaves – Again its June 3rd. and July 1st . for the next visits, stopping at Priory Close, off Herringfleet Road, St. Olaves 10.30 – 10.40am and on New Road, Fritton (near the playground) 10.45 to 11.00am.

    SCOUTS NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS

    Belton Scouts will be collecting newspapers in Belton on Saturday June 13th , and then July 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.

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

    BELTON VILLAGE WEB SITE www.beltonandbrowston.com

    You can find out all about the village and what’s going on by visiting the local web site, there is information about clubs and groups you can join and who to contact. There is also up to date information about the local road works with photos of progress.

    An electronic copy of the Village Voice is also on the web site so you can tell relatives who live anywhere in the country or other parts of the world they can also read it and find out what’s going on in our community

    If you would like to add information about your activity or group please e-mail it to [email protected] or send it to Bill at 4 Nursery Close Belton. Local business can also have a mention on the “Business Page”.

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    DOWN THE GARDEN PATH

    A few thoughts on taking part in our village show on Sunday 28th June. If you are taking part, for the first time, dispel all thoughts that your entry won’t be good enough (It is an excuse that is sometimes heard) Entering a village show should be fun and it is exciting to see if you get a first, second, or third prize and if not then think it must be the judges fault not yours. And at the end of the day, sadly there is not a world cruise to be won, maybe a certificate and for the few a trophy. There is, however, the satisfaction of having taken part and pride when showing ones friends and family the efforts of all your hard work so why not give it a try.

    Here are a few simple guidelines for beginners in the vegetable section. Firstly, read the schedule carefully and decide what you want to enter (you don’t have to enter everything.) Do exactly what the schedule says. (Rather like reading the questions on an examination paper.) Do exactly what is being asked for. Example 5 Broad Bean pods means 5 not 3 or 6. Obvious I know but…………. It is a good idea to write a small card showing the variety of vegetable that you are exhibiting. Tips for Beetroot: One week before the show, water every other day with a solution of one tablespoon of salt to 2 gallons of water. This should ensure that when the beetroot is cut it will show a deep red flesh. Tie the tops tightly with raffia 3 inches from the bulb, trimming off the excess. Do not take off the tap root. Pea pods: Choose pods that have roughly the same number of peas and no blemishes. Cut them leaving a long stalk. Don’t let the peas rub against each other! Carrots: Some dedicated serious show growers will go to extraordinary lengths when growing long carrots for shows but remember we have grown for a village show so three clean carrots (not scrubbed) with the tops off, will be fine. The cucumber needs to be as long and straight as possible. Spring onions should be of equal size clean and tied in the middle. Radishes should be 1 – 2” in diameter, fresh, crisp and uniform of colour and smooth. There is such a wide choice of lettuce varieties that it will be difficult for the judge to decide just make sure yours is clean and slug free! Tomatoes: Pick mature but firm fruit, remove stems, they should be of even size and blemish free with no cracks or green tops. Clean with a soft cloth and don’t forget a small card showing the variety.

    So far this year we have had good growing weather with no late frosts so it should be a bumper harvest so it would be good to have record entries in the Flowers, Veg. and Soft Fruit sections for 2015.

    ARCHIES VAN

    Archie and Annie’s pride and joy was a Bedford Viva van, Archie’s mate Jimmy had found the van an engine which cost £3, Jimmy had a friend who completely reconditioned the souped up engine and

    after running it in the little Viva van could do nearly 110 MPH, after a re-spray, yellow front and green rear, it had the look of a stock car.

    One day, as Archie and Annie were rolling along the A143 there was a loud bang, the dynamo pulley had blown apart and their pride and joy started to boil over, they pulled up by the Duke of Marlborough and Archie went in to see if they could phone his dad, however mum Violet answered the phone and her reply was a definite “No” as dad was to take her and some other church ladies to a concert at Bury cathedral, “dad cannot possibly be of any assistance to you so you can just lay on your own bed as you have made it” Violet had told Archie many times that he should go out with Roy’s daughter and forget the Jewish girl from Bury, to this day Archie could not understand the way Violet thought. Anyway after Violets outburst Archie asked Annie for her tights, cut off a leg with his penknife and created a belt from the engines water pump, with this repair the van got to a garage where they were able to purchase a dynamo pulley, with Annie holding the torch they fitted the new part and thought of the garage man’s words that petrol would be 50p a gallon by Christmas 1973, outside the garage was a redundant hand operated petrol pump where in the 1930’s petrol was sold for 1/6d a gallon.

    VILLAGE GREEN CHILDRENS CENTREBelow are some new items at the Centre.

    Join the librarys ‘Summer Reading Challenge’ Record Breakers for under 5’s.  FREE and starts in July 2015, Look out and book in July at all groups.

    Dental Educator Visit’s for your diary - Tuesday 2nd June at Picassos Group (Bradwell Community Centre)  at 10-10.45, and Wednesday 17th June at both Music Makers (Mill  Lane Community Centre)  groups 10.15-11.15

    Road Safety FREE car seat checks, dates for your diary - Picassos Group (Bradwell Community Centre) Tuesday 23rd June at 9.30-11 am, Music Makers (Mill Lane Community Centre) Wednesday 24th June at 9.30-11.30 am and Chatterboxes 2nd July  9.15-10.30 a.m.

    Please see our diary on page 16 for many other events at the Childrens Centre. To book or enquire about any of the above email [email protected] or call 01493 789562.

    Village Green Children’s Centre, Moorlands Way, Belton NR31 9PA

    Tel: 01493 789562

    Fax: 01493 789563

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    BELTON & LOTHINGLAND

    Produce & Crafts ShowSunday June 28th.

    JOHN GREEN INSTITUTESTATION ROAD SOUTH, BELTON.

    Entries 9.30am to 11.30amClasses – Gardening, Home Baking, Wine Art,

    Crafts, Photography & Children’s Section.

    Viewing from 2.30 Trophies 4.00pmRaffle & Refreshments

    For information Tel 01493 780776Entries welcome from residents of

    Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton

    and St. Olaves

    TELL YOUR FRIENDS - VILLAGE VOICE IS ON THE WEB AT

    WWW.BELTONANDBROWSTON.COM !!

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    COUNCIL DIARYBelton with Browston Parish Council meetings are held at the New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton, on the first and third Tuesday of each month (7.30pm) the next meetings on Tuesday June 2nd & 16th and July 7th. 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 May 27th and June 10th. And July 1st. 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 APRIL 21ST.Nine members of Belton with Browston Parish Council attended the second April Council meeting along with County Councillor Colin Aldred and two members of the public, John Rudrum was in the chair. A Burgh Castle resident asked the chair and vice-chair about their interest in becoming members of Burgh Castle Parish Council, their reply was that they felt they would like to see the two councils working more closely in the future and felt that their experience might also be of benefit.The Greater Yarmouth Tourism Bid team have replied to an earlier letter from the council stating that any objections to the New Road Sports Field coming under the scheme, ( it has been billed through the Parish Council for £175.00), would need to be raised through the valuation officer at Great Yarmouth Borough Council. In the time since the original objection was raised the council had used this course of objection but was awaiting a response.The Contractors have updated the time-scale for the A12 / A143 link road, whilst most work on the roundabout area will be complete by mid July some overnight works and closures will be needed in August and there is only a provisional date of November 2015 for the new link road to be ready and open as the last stages of the works

    are yet to be scheduled.Members agreed to a formal letter of complaint to the Borough Council Works Department over the state of verges where weed killing and spraying has been used in an attempt to reduce the amount of grass strimming required during the summer. The council had been advised that various objections had been received from other areas in the borough where the scheme was also being trialled and agreed to add their own complaint to the list.Members approved the accounts for 2014/15 and agreed all the financial governance questions answers, the accounts will now go out for full external audit.It was reported that £800.00 of Councillor Mark Thompson’s Borough Council ward budget remained unspent, this was because he had been advised, incorrectly, that money could not be allocated towards the SAM2 anti speeding units, as the financial year is now over there is nothing that can be done to rectify this, Councillor Thompson’s other money had gone to the 1st Belton Scouts and the borough dog wardens scheme.The only planning mater was approval, by the Borough Council of extensions at 40 Paddock Close, Belton.With elections due on May 7th members had earlier agreed to cancel the council meeting due on May 5th and hold the Annual Parish Council meeting on Tuesday May 19th.

    ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGThe Belton and Browston Annual Parish Meeting at the end of April was not well supported with attendance less than in recent years to hear reports from across the parish for the last year. The Parish Council Chairman, John Rudrum, thanked councillors, council staff along with Borough and County Councillors for their work, help and assistance and reported another busy year.Councillor Rudrum reported on the ups and downs of the Bell Lane project where vandalism had put a temporary stop to progress however he reported the success of the dog warden scheme and thanked the community gardeners for their excellent work with the flower beds, his report said that the New Road Sport and Leisure Centre was holding its own although more regular bookings are required, he stated that there are six names on the waiting list for allotments and that the council continues to support groups in the village including a donation to the village food bank.Councillor Rudrum also reported success in applying for the SAM2 anti speeding signs with a 50% grant from the County Councils Parish Partnership scheme, two are in the process of being purchased for various locations in the parish.The report on the Councils finances was given by Councillor Swan, he stated that allowing for items in progress it was a very level year, income and expenditure would be almost the same however he did point out that having to set a budget for a whole year six months before it started was a difficult operation and that although the parish had not felt the effect of Borough Council finance cutbacks these would certainly come in the next few years but there were some funds in reserve for this.Inspector Miller reported on police cut backs, there is now just one

    dedicated PCSO for the Southern Parishes area now however extra help will be provided whenever possible.It had been another successful year for Village Voice, Martin Roche and Bill Richmond were confirmed as the community representatives for another year however more help was needed at editorial and administration level and this was a theme echoed throughout the evening, Margaret Greenacre reporting that the community car scheme was desperately in need of an administrator to organise journey bookings and most groups are still being run by the same teams as for many years.The Rev Rosie Bunn reported on success in numbers of the church and its youth groups however she reported that it was difficult to meet the sum required by the diocese to support the running of the church, Belton had not met their target for the last year and the demand was likely to increase by a further 15% each year.Richard Utting reported on the success of the letting of the Belton Poor lands and the donations paid out annually and Barbara Clark reported on the W.I and their recent diamond jubilee celebrations whilst Norma Hadden reported on a thriving over 50/60’s club whilst Belton Charity Fundraisers reported another very successful year with £2500.00 awarded to local clubs groups and causes. Adie Simm, the Chairman or Bohemians Football Club, gave a report outlining the success of the charter club which now has 16 teams at junior , adult and ladies levels all but two (due to lack of space) playing on the New Road Field. Various other reports had been handed in and will form part of the councils recordsAlthough not present to collect his award due to work commitments, it was confirmed that the Citizen of the Year certificate would go to Dave Ely for his work with Belton Scouts, Bohemians F.C. and The Quidenham Hospice, the certificate will be presented to him in the next few weeks.

    WWW.BELTONWITHBROWSTON.NORFOLKPARISHES.GOV.UK/

    COUNCIL VACANCIES

    After the recent Parish Council elections there are still two vacancies on Belton with Browston Parish Council and it is the councils legal responsibility

    to attempt to fill these spaces by co-option by the end of June.

    Anybody interested in joining the council can get details from the Parish Clerk, Kate Palmer, on 01493 602960, e-mail [email protected].

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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

    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.

    Useful ContactsBelton Pharmacy(St Johns Road) See advert P4NHS 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

    Norfolk County Council COUNTY HALL 0344 800 8020County CouncillorLothinglandBreydon

    COLIN ALDREDALAN GREY

    07919 38686201493 601591

    Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council SWITCHBOARD 01493 856100Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council PLANNING 01493 846430Gt. Yarmouth Bor. Council ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 01493 846478Borough Councillor ADRIAN MYERS 07434 362451Borough Councillor BRIAN LAWN 01493 720083Parish 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/The ENTUA website is regularly updated with current changes to bus services etc. and there are links to the various public transport providers. There is a message page where you can leave us messages which generally receive a prompt reply. Our photograph page makes interesting viewing for those of you that have an interest in the various forms of transport used in our local area.

    From 4th May, 2015 Konnectbus introduced two services which brings Konnectbus into Great Yarmouth for the first time. Mind you they are very sporadic services, nowhere near a full timetable.Service 71 has two trips into Great Yarmouth Market Gates, the first runs from Wroxham at 0815 hours via Hemsby, Newport, Scratby, California and Caister. ; The second runs from Hemsby at 1120 hours over the same route to Great Yarmouth. The return trips leave Market Gates at 1035 hours to Hemsby and 1335 hours to Wroxham. Service 71 replaces Anglian Service 63 which has been withdrawn.Service 72 again has two trips per day each way between Great Yarmouth Market Gates and South Walsham via Acle. This is really an extension of Service 52 which connects Eaton in Norwich to Blofield Heath. Again this is not a comprehensive service and ENTUA would like to see this service run on an hourly basis

    and travelling via Fleggburgh, Filby and Caister between Acle and Great Yarmouth rather than along the A47 as it does now.First Eastern Counties will be introducing their Service 3 on 24th May, and, as in 2014, this will connect to the Rail Station and Vauxhall Holiday Park from Market Gates. From Market Gates Service 3 runs along Marine Parade to Seashore Holiday Park and then Caister, Newport and Hemsby. Over the past couple of years Service 3 has proved to be a popular service and ENTUA continue to negotiate with First for an all year service to the Rail Station.Abellio Greater Anglia launched its first train of refurbished MK3 coaches on May 1st. The 9 coaches are the first of 110 which will be refurbished between now and the end of the current rail franchise in 2016. This is probably the best we can hope for short of brand new trains! Anyway they have made a

    good job of the upgrade with new toilets, power points at each seat and wi-fi access among the new features.With the A12/A143 link road making steady progress to completion, ENTUA are continuing their discussions with First Eastern Counties on ideas for a connecting bus service from Belton to the James Paget Hospital. We are also talking to them about a service to Gapton Hall Retail Park – we will hopefully have more to say on both these issues in the July Village Voice.If you have any matters relating to local public transport please write to us or leave a message on our website. We would welcome new members, all we ask is a minimum donation of £5 per annum to cover the cost of printing and postage. If you would like to join please write to: ENTUA, 18 Wensum Way, Belton, Great Yarmouth NR31 9NY.

    Tony Grice.

    POLICE INFORMATIONSNAP MEETING – The next Southern Villages SNAP meeting is at the JGI, Belton, on Thursday June 18th (7.00pm). These meetings are open to the public and cover local policing in Belton, Browston, Burgh Castle, Fritton, St. Olaves and Hopton. This is your chance to raise any policing matters and it is when police local crime priorities are set fro the next three months.

    CRIME REPORTS – Here are details of local crimes for April

    Belton

    Criminal damage to an awning - Wild Duck Park.

    Theft of a pedal cycle – Wild Duck Park.

    Burgh Castle

    Damage to a vehicle – Burgh Hall Caravan Park.

    Theft of electrical items from a caravan – Cherry Tree Park.

    Fritton

    Property entered and items taken – New Road.

    Fixings taken from a gate – New Road.

    St. Olaves

    Nothing reported.

  • ‘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 !!!!!

    Hayley also runs the following classes :-Hopton Village Hall - Mondays 10.00am - 11.00 am. Lound Village Hall - Wednesdays 11.15am – 12.15pm. And is also in the process of starting new groups in several other local villages, please contact her (see above) for full details. HayleyBody Control PILATES’Certified Teacher

    BookingsTel Marion (01493) 780080

    or Peter (01493) 780703

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    EVENTS AT NEW ROAD SPORT & LEISURE CENTRE

    THE PREMIER ROOMNew Road Sports & Leisure Centre - Belton

    Available For Hire Day andEvenings For Functions, Parties,Corporate & Business Events.Childrens Parties from £35.00

    PRICES FROZEN - Rates from £7.00 per hour- Safe secure environment

    Full Kitchen Facilities. Ample Parking. Easy AccessFor Booking Enquiries...

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

    MONDAY ACTIVITY MORNINGSThese exercise classes run at the New Road Sport & Leisure Centre on Monday mornings:-

    Chair Based Exercise sessions 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,

    The cost £2.50 covers 45 mins exercise and refreshments, should you have any concerns please raise them with Sallyann.

    Belton 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.

    Sallyann wishes to thank everyone for their support recently during her bout of ill Heath. All classes are back to normal sessions. However the planned Learn to Nordic Walk in June as advertised in last issue is cancelled. Sallyann apologises for any inconvenience and welcomes anyone to come along to New Rd on Mondays at 10.30 if they would like to have a go.

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

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    CRAFT FAIRS & CAR BOOTSThere are Craft Fairs at New Road Sport and Leisure Centre, Belton on June 17th and July 15th. (Open each time 10.00am – 2.00pm), and then the third Wednesday of each month. Craft stalls are inside and need to be booked , there are car boot spaces on the field, - no booking required for these. Are all £6.00 per table/pitch with stallholder entry from 8.30am. Inside bookings or any enquiries please call 01493 780703, 01493 780776 or e-mail [email protected]

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    BELTON BOWMENBelton Bowmen are now back to meeting at the New Road Sports Field at Belton every Monday evening for the Summer period. All ages and abilities are welcome Juniors/family 6pm-7pm (£3.50 per session). Adults Club 7pm-9pm (or Sunset) (£5 per session) any enquiries Tel Duncan (01493) 780418 or just turn up on a Monday evening.

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    BELTON DOG WARDENSWe have a new dog warden in Belton, her name is Anne and she will be helping to keep the village clean. We are now a group of five voluntary dog wardens but would like to increase this number. If anyone else is interested in becoming a dog warden your help would be most appreciated please contact me on 07899947981. or email [email protected].

    To everybody - please remember to clean up after your dogs and to keep a collar with ID tag on them at all times that they are out in public places.

    Lesley

    BELTON CRICKET CLUBOn Sunday 26th April, Belton travelled to Topcroft for another pre-season, warm-up, friendly match. After holding the host to 208 from their 40 overs with Gavin Moar taking 2 for 49 for the visitors, the Belton run chase just fell short of a morale boosting victory. Wayne Goreham (53) and Chris Cropley (53) led the way and support was garnered from Adam Savoury (28) and Alec Toll (24). Belton finished just 7 runs short on 201 from a full 40 overs.

    The Norfolk Cricket League season began as Belton took maximum points from their season opener against Rollesby on a glorious May afternoon at Southtown Common. Chris Cropley continued in form with a solid contribution of 51 and Captain, Sajid Ali, chipped in with 59 as the home side scored 222 for 8 from the full 45 overs. Cameron Nichols hit a quick 43 to propel Belton to this challenging total. In reply, Rollesby found the going quite tough until B Youngs arrived at the crease with Rollesby on 42 for 7. His total of 85 runs threatened to dent the Belton bubble and in concert with A Brooks (27) and D Cook (29) they took the score to a respectable 181 before the Belton bowlers did get them out. Saj Ali’s 4 for 39 led the Belton bowling attack.

    Belton hosted Blundeston on

    May 9th in a match reduced to 30 overs to take account of some or another football match. Blundeston took advantage of some average Belton bowling and fielding to post an impressive total of over 200. In reply Belton were never up with the rate and lost wickets regularly finishing a long way back on just over 100.

    On Sunday May 10th the Mid-Norfolk Sunday League season began with a trek to Barney (somewhere beyond Fakenham!). The inexperienced Belton attack surrendered over 200 runs for the second time in two days and in a carbon copy of Saturday’s match Belton could only muster just over 100 in reply however at least the weather was excellent.

    The Belton 100 Club is seeking subscribers for the new season. It costs just £20 a year and big prizes are on offer. Details from Wally Ladmore (01493 722424) or check out the link on our website h t t p : // w w w. b e l t o n c r i c k e t .co.uk/100-club/ This is an excellent way to support your local club. Belton outdoor training sessions are at the New Road Playing Field on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Your contacts are (Youth) Gavin Moar (07824 839664) and Adam Savoury (07889 362236)

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

    GT. YARMOUTH STROKE GROUP

    Thee group had a musical afternoon recently, so much appreciated by all the members. The musicians were left Alan right Tim and Hannah. The stroke group meet at New Road Sport & Leisure Centre, Belton on Thursday’s 2- 4pm more details phone Sue Casey on 01493 781846

    Anne, Betons latest dog warder

    Belton players conclude pre-season training by breakfasting at Jester prior to opening the league season

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    TRAVELLING VILLAGE VOICEThis months picture of Village Voice on its travels is supplied by Richard Ashling, treasurer of Belton Cricket Club, taken at the Red Fort world heritage site in Delhi, whilst on a cricket tour (sadly not with Belton CC!)

    LOCAL BUSINESS CELEBRATES 10 YEARSDog training business ‘Pooch Paws’ celebrates 10 years in business this year. Owner, Katey Aldred, started the business due to her love of animals and her passion to show that animals can be trained by scientific methods that are more successful than old fashioned ones. After 12 years of working in the animal industry, as a veterinary nurse and studying for a degree in Canine Behaviour and Training, Katey took the plunge to become self employed and has never looked back.

    Katey states that ‘although the economy has been up and down in the ten years that I started my business, England is a nation of animal lovers and animals often need training. This can range from teaching a puppy to sit, to rehabilitating an aggressive dog, or a horse to load into the trailer.  

    On the challenges of running a business Katey believes that being prepared for long days and willing to learn new skills are key to keeping a successful business going. She says ‘ When I started I thought it was just about using my skills to train animals, that is only half of it. After a long day dog training there are other areas of the business from bookkeeping, to ensuring that my marketing is up to date’. These long days have not deterred Katey, she still has passion for her work and hopes to employ staff as the business progresses.

    Katey always ensures that Pooch Paws is offering services that are up to date with the latest methods, she believes this keeps customers coming back and also referring their friends, as well as Veterinary recommendations, she has proved this point by completing the rigorous requirements to become a certified instructor in Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT). She is the only Certified Behaviour Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI) in the East of England and is proud of this.

    If you have any questions about your pets behaviour contact Katey on [email protected] or visit www.poochpaws.co.uk.

    ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BADGERS & CADETSThis term Belton SJA Badgers are working on Creative Badger where the children undertake a variety of activities including making kites, weaving, jigsaws, painting and masks. These pictures show some of them making photo frames from card and a variety of things to decorate them.

    Belton St. John Ambulance Badgers is for boys and girls aged 5 – 10 meet at the Compass Centre on Tuesdays from 6pm (contact Carole on 01493 780418), the Cadets (for ages 10-16) meet at the same time (contact Jackie on 01493 780619).

    St Johns Badgers

    Richard Ashling in Delhi

    Making photo frames

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    RACE NIGHTFriday June 5th (8.00pm)

    In aid ofCLIC Sargent - Childrens Cancer Charity

    OPEN Tuesday to Saturday Noon to 10.00pmSundays Noon to 6.00pm

    (Closed Mondays)

    1ST BELTON SCOUTSBeavers -The Beavers have had a busy month planting seeds ready for the Rectory Corner flower beds, French Marigolds and Livingstone Daisy’s, they are in in Gov’s green house at present, they have also planted seed potatoes in the raised bed at scout hq. This is all part of their gardening activity badge. Helper of the week has started taking photo’s each week as part of the badge work.

    The group have also started work on their entries for the Belton and District Show at the end of June and made sandwiches, either ham, cheese or jam.

    Cubs -The 1st. Belton Cub Scouts started off the spring term learning about what a hazard is and then they searched for hazards around the scout HQ. We learned basic first aid, how to put people in the recovery position and how to deal with a potential situation where someone was ill and what we could do to help as well as what to do if you have a nose bleed and how to treat a burn.

    We then had a great evening at Halfords, learning how to look after our cycles and how to change and repair a puncture, we learnt how to check our bikes via the M method check, and also learnt how to tighten our brakes up and put our seat up and down depending on our size.

    We have learnt about each others hobbies to gain our hobbies badge, each young person brought some props and a little speech about their hobby that they participate in, these ranged from dancing, to motor cross, to computers and everything else in between.

    At the last meeting we learnt about the country code and how this effects our surroundings, we went on to the common and walked round to see if the rules we had discussed had been broken there as well as looking at wildlife. We then had a group activity which we did in sixes, the challenge was to collect material to build a birds nest, we collected sticks, moss, dead fern and bark etc. and built the birds nest at the hut, the cubs and leaders were astonished how difficult it was to do and then we reflected on how hard it is and long it must take a bird to build one suitable to live in and keep eggs safe.

    Scouts -At the beginning of May six Scouts from Belton went to Woodbastwick to camp for the weekend as part of Badger’s training for a camp permit.

    The weather was kind to us on the Saturday and we were able to do some water activities as well as making a monkey bridge and do some camp craft.  The Sunday was slightly wetter but we were able to see all the different forms of small portable stoves and ways to cook when hiking. When the rain stopped and the sun came out, we launched our home made rockets!

    FAIRTRADE TEA PARTYOn Bank Holiday Monday, Belton Church hosted a Fairtrade Tea Party with the aim of widening awareness of the benefits of fair trade. Every day in Britain, we drink 165 million cups of tea, and only   8% of those are made from fairtrade tea. Fairtrade means that the people who grow and produce our tea, coffee, chocolate and sugar (among other things) are given a premium for their goods,   which allows them to afford a better standard of living. It often translates in supermarkets to a price difference of a few pence when compared to other brands, or in many cases, no price difference at all! Making the choice to buy fairtrade products means that families in some of the poorest nations in the world can afford to send their children to school, can access better healthcare, and can develop better communities.

    At the tea party, Vivienne Ridpath showed a video produced by the Fairtrade Foundation which showed the difference the fair trade premium had made in the lives of tea growers in Malawi. Fairtrade tea and coffee was served, as well as a delicious array of cakes and biscuits. Many of these had been made using Fairtrade sugar and fruit, and Belton Church is striving to use Fairtrade products wherever possible. There were activities for the children, and a raffle of some beautiful Fairtrade roses and some Fairtrade wine and chocolate.

    Fairtrade products can be found in most major supermarkets, and many were keen to support this event. The Co-op, Sansbury’s and Morrison’s were especially generous in their donations of Fairtrade items. The Bible says that God wants us to ‘act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly’ with Him. Even for those who wouldn’t consider themselves Christians, it’s hard to argue with the idea of global justice and mercy for those less fortunate than ourselves. 

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    Fair trade

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    - Product demonstration

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    - Mobility Aids

    Telephone 01493 663626

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    BURGH CASTLE PLANT SALEThe annual Charity Plant Sale at Burgh Castle Village Hall will be on Saturday, June 6th (2.15pm.), as well as bedding and perennial plants there will be fancy goods, bric-a-brac, books stall and a raffle and refreshments will be available. As usual all proceeds will be donated to Burgh Castle Church general funds.

    HELPING AT BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORTRagwort pulling

    A reminder that there are two Ragwort pulling sessions at the Roman Fort site in early June organised by The Norfolk Archaeological Trust and more volunteers are urgently needed

    Tuesday June 2nd. 1.00pm - 4.00pm

    Tuesday June 9th. 10.15am – 3.00pm 

    Please meet in the Roman Fort car park - or find us working on the site. Please note you must be aged 18 or over. Training and tools provided. Enquiries to [email protected].

    BURGH CASTLE CHURCH RESTORATION FUND The May quiz at the Queens Head was the best attended yet, raising £119. Thank you to all who came. We hope to see you again on Friday June 5th. (8.00pm) teams of up to six members £1 per person.

    A thoroughly enjoyable evening was held in the church on 9th May. Keith Skipper and Ian Prettyman entertained with songs and stories from Norfolk and Suffolk and brought back memories for many of the time when Burgh Castle was itself a Suffolk Village. Refreshments’ were served, Mardle indulged, old acquaintances renewed and vital funds raised for our continuing Restoration Programme. Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way for a delightful evening, after expenses £307 was made for the restoration fund.

    We look forward to our event on 24th May when Trevor Austin will “Reminisce” and afternoon tea will be enjoyed. The Craft Fair will again be held in the village hall, from 25 – 28 May, (Monday to Thursday) 10 – 4pm. Refreshments’ will be available and variety of craft stalls for your perusal.

    On 13th June, Durrants Auctioneers & Valuers are at the village hall to hold a Valuation Day in aid of church funds. This will run from 11am – 3pm. Please bring along your antiques and collectibles for valuation, £1 per item. You might be in for a very pleasant surprise! ( We will be able to help with transport on the day if anyone has a problem getting to the village hall).

    Looking forward, the Market Stall on 22nd July is a chance to give those unwanted items to a good cause, goods may be brought to church on Sundays or we can collect, see numbers below.

    Now that the builders have finished work on the North Aisle, the War Memorial Plaques have been restored to their rightful place. On 12th July a special service will be held to re-dedicate the memorials. We hope that servicemen and their families, retired or serving will join us to this occasion, which is also the 75th anniversary of the commencement of the Battle of Britain.

    Open Churches Week will see our church beautifully decorated and full of interesting displays’, whilst refreshments, cakes and bric-a-brac can be found at the village hall. 2nd – 9th August. 10 – 5.

    On 11th August we have a very special event. Philip Parker, the specialist who carried out the Bat Activity Survey before work could begin in September will be coming to talk to us about the many species of bat that reside in our roof. The event will take place late evening, 9pm onwards and there will be an opportunity to see the bats in action! Look out for more details in next months VV.

    The Rector and Churchwardens will meet with the architects to start the lengthy process of applying for the grants for phase 2 of the Restoration Programme in the next few weeks. As usual further details of any events in our church can be had by telephone, Margaret 780126, Maureen 781747 & Rosie 780210, or email [email protected]

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    BURGH CASTLE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

    A total of 18 people attended the Annual Parish Meeting on May 11th with Parish Council Chairman Trevor Greenacre in the chair.

    Margaret Greenacre reported on the Village Hall and Playing field accounts, The Playing Field ones were almost level for the year however there had been less football played and the committee desperately needs a volunteer to mark pitches and take responsibility for putting

    up and taking down the goal nets. There were four vacancies on the Playing Field Committee (it is filled by rotation – some vacancies each year), however only Walter Flaxman was elected , the other three vacancies will be filled by co-option if that is possible. Village Hall expenditure was up, the council was thanked for paying for the insurance and rates and for providing an excellent caretaker, expenses will increase as an asbestos survey is now required.

    The Parish Council accounts were accepted, there was an excess of expenditure over

    income of £1349 but this was largely due to less burial ground income for the year. In his Parish Council chairman’s annual report Councillor Greenacre reported on the sewage problems and extra traffic currently using Mill Road, he thanked everyone for their assistance.

    The Community Council report was similar to previous years but Miss Grey reported only two main events, usually there are three, however they had brought in about £900.00.

    Mrs Greenacre also reported on progress with the church restoration project, almost 3K has

    been raised so far this year, she also stated that the Community Car Scheme urgently needs an administrator and suggested that this service could become a committee of Burgh Castle Parish Council as that might be a simple way to organise its insurance cover, although drivers are covered on their own polices for actual driver volunteering. She also suggested that with Belton with Browston intending to start a Neighbourhood Plan soon that would be a good time for the two councils and the local communities to work together as the are situated so close to one another.

    BURGH CASTLE PARISH COUNCIL At the Annual Parish Council meeting in May three new councillors attended for the first time, Trevor Austin, Peter Nichols and John Rudrum, Trevor Greenacre was re-elected chairman and Helen Dacruz was elected as vice-chair.

    In the public section there were concerns raised over the recent sewage problems at Stepshort but it was questioned if the Burgh Castle sewage left the village that way or if the problem originated from the Belton camp sites, as it is thought to be the camps where

    unsuitable materials are put in the system (the problem always occurs at peak holiday times).

    There as a discussion over the condition of the road surface at Stepshort, Councillor Foster refuted claims from the public that the Parish did not do anything but emphasised that they were only advisory and work was the responsibility of the County Council however County Councillor Alan Grey later reported that schemes even when planned often took two years before funding could be allocated. Most of the problems with the surface were claimed to be being made worse by the volume of heavy lorries using the road while the general type of

    ground on which the Stepshort road was constructed which is mainly peat was also stated as a cause of the underlying problem. Further to this another resident complained about speeding on Mill Road and asked why there could not be warning signs like those in the A143 roadworks area however the clerk stated that the County Council had been made aware of the problem.

    Various points concerning the Marshes were reported, including cattle getting on to the river wall and causing possible damage, a derelict caravan in a field that was breaking up and blowing into dykes (the chairman agreed to report this to the environmental rangers). There were also

    concerns over the condition of kissing gates on the Angles Way footpath, County Councillor Grey agreed to get those inspected with the help of a volunteer from the public who was present at the meeting. Brandon Lewis’s office had also been contacted now that elections are over to chase up the possibility of the marsh area being given SSI status (special scientific Interest), the responsibility of DEFRA. Finally, as a follow up to the verge cutting which had taken place earlier that day there were calls for an urgent litter pick by the Borough or County Council as the cut had brought large quantities of litter to the surface throughout the village.

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    Village Voice - June 2015

    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 Call 07767 063 986 between 8.00am & 6.00pm Monday to Friday to book.

    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 & 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 Group - Village Green Children Centre. every Mon. 1.30pm-3pm.(Health visitor & Nursery Nurse Attend on 1st & 3rd Mon. each month). Baby Cafe Breastfeeding Cafe & Support, Refreshments available(01493) 789562Baby Massage – (10.00 -11.30am) Village Green Children 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 – New Road Sport & Leisure Centre -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 / Tel. Jan (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 6pm - 7.30pm) Rosie (01493) 780210 or Jean 07622 817454.

    EVERY THURSDAYChatterboxes - ( 9.00am-10.30am ) 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 903344Gt. Yarmouth Stroke Group - (2.00-4.00pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Centre. 781846 Rock Solid (Years 3 to 6) - Belton Rectory Stables 5pm-6pm (Ages 8 – 11 -Term Time) Tel. Jean: 07762 817454Family Life Group - Church & annex (Term time 5.30pm - 7.00pm) Rev. Bunn 780210 Insanity Fitness – (6.00pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - 07557 306087 Belton Cricket Club training - New Road Sports Field (evenings) (Youth) Gavin – 07824 839664 & Adam - 07889 362236. NEW Hoop Fitness – (7.00pm) JGI – Fun to slim your waist. - 07747 720139 Clubbercise – (8.00pm) JGI – Energetic fun dance fitness. - 07747 720139 Youth Group – Belton Church (7.30 -9.00) Exploring Christian youth & having fun Jean 07762 817454

    EVERY FRIDAYSomerleyton Preschool – (9.30am-12.30pm) Somerleyton Village Hall – Children 2 1/2 to 5 yearsSmall, friendly group - 01502 677568/07837 903344Baby Bloom – (10.00 -11.30am) 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 ( 5th/19th June/July 3rd /17th 7.30-9.00pm) For years 6/7/8 Jean: 07762 817454The Hub - Open Youth Club – Belton Church (Dates/contact as Cornerstone) (7.30-9.00pm) For all of High School age. NOTE :- Belton Scouts (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) - All meet in Belton weekly details on (01493) 780965

    EVERY SUNDAY Pooch 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 / Holy Communion All Saints Church, Belton - (10.30am) Modern Service - Activity group for children, Full church service details below.

    DATES FOR YOUR DIARYWed. May 27th - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery.Thu. May 28th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Childrens Cent. - D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562. Thu. May 28th – (7.30pm) Fritton Village Hall. - Fritton & St Olaves Annual Parish Council Meeting. Sun. May 31st. - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion.Sun. May 31st. - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning Celebration/Youth Service.Tue. June 2nd - (11.00am) Belton Church – Traditional Holy Communion (Coffee from 10.00).Tue. June 2nd – (1.00-4.00pm) Roman Fort site – Ragwort pulling session – volunteers needed. See articleTue. June 2nd - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Council meeting. Wed. June 3rd – (10.30am) Burgh House Res. Home. - Holy CommunionWed. June 3rd - Mobile Library at Priory Close off Herringfleet Rd, St. Olaves (10.30 -10.40am), New Rd., Fritton, by Playing Field

    (10.45pm-11.00am) & Belton village from 1.50pm – times in article.Wed. June 3rd - (6.00-7.30pm) Belton Church – Messy Church.Fri. June 5th - (7.30pm) A12 end of Asda car park - Digital Camera Club evening out. - Tel 780822.Fri. June 5th - (8.00pm) Burgh Castle Queens Head – Team quiz in aid of Church Restoration Funds (max 6 per team) 780126.Sat. June 6th – (11.00am) Fritton Village Hall – Coffee morning / talk by John Fleetwood of the Woodland Trust (£1.00 admission).Sat. June 6th – (2.15pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall – Annual Plant sale plus bric-a-brac, books, raffle etc.Sat. June 6th – (7.30pm) JGI – Barn Dance Tickets 781294/780182.Sun. June 7th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion.Sun. June 7th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Youth Service. Music from Projection, the Youth Worship bandMon. June 8th - (7.30pm) Burgh Castle Village Hall - Burgh Castle Monthly Parish Council meeting.Tue. June 9th – (10.15-3.00pm) Roman Fort site – Ragwort pulling session – volunteers needed. See article.Tue. June 9th - (7.30pm) JGI - Belton W.I – “Florists, fairies and flowerpots” with Charlotte Philcox. Tel 780822.Wed. June 10th - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery.Sat. June 13th - Belton Scouts collecting old newspapers in Belton only. Please leave outside your gate by 8.45am. Sat. June 13th - (10.00am - Noon) JGI - Monthly Coffee Morning.Sat. June 13th – (11.00am-3.00pm) – Burgh Castle Village Hall – Valuation Day (antiques/ collectables) in aid of Church Restoration Fund. Sun. June 14th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning Prayer Sun. June 14th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion Sun. June 14th – (6.30pm) Belton Church – Evening Celebration – speaker Jill Gower- Leader The House of PrayerTue. June 16th - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Council meeting.Wed. June 17th - (10.00 - 2.00) New Road Sport Centre - Car Boot/Craft Fair Tel (01493) 780703. See advert.Thu. June 18th - (Noon - 2.00pm). JGI -Belton Lunch Club - 2 course lunch £5.00 All Welcome. Bookings 781294Thu. June 18th – (7.00pm) JGI – Police Southern Villages SNAP meeting (Open to everyone).Fri. June 19th - (7.30pm) JGI – Team Quiz Evening - £5.00 per team of 4. Enquiries Tel. 781294Sun. June 21st - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Morning Prayer.Sun. June 21st - (10.30am) Belton Church – Cafe Church. Fathers day a gift to the men.Sun. June 21st - (2.30pm) JGI – “The History of Bee Keeping” Talk with Michael Learner non members welcome 780776Thu. June 25th - (1.00 -3.00pm) Village Green Childrens Cent. - D.I.A.L Free debt/money advice Tel. 789562. Sun. June 28th - JGI - Belton & Lothingland Produce & crafts Show (see article – entries AM, viewing PM).Sun. June 28th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Patronal Festival – Holy CommunionSun. June 28th - (10.30am) Belton Church – Holy Communion Wed. July 1st - (9.30 -10.30am) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Clerks Surgery.Wed. July 1st – (10.30am) Burgh House Res. Home. - Holy Communion.Wed. July 1st - Mobile Library at Priory Close off Herringfleet Rd, St. Olaves (10.30 -10.40am), New Rd., Fritton, by Playing Field (10.45pm-11.00am) & Belton village from 1.50pm – times in article. Wed. July 1st - (6.00-7.30pm) Moorlands School – Messy Church Summer Special.Fri. July 3rd - (8.00pm) Burgh Castle Queens Head – Team quiz in aid of Church Restoration Funds (max 6 per team) 780126.Sat. July 4th - (11.00am – 3.00pm) Belton Rectory – Youth Group Car Wash (£5).Sun. July 5th - (9.30am) Burgh Castle Church – Holy Communion.Sun. July 5th - (10.30am) Belton Church - Morning Celebration.Tue. July 7th - (11.00am) Belton Church – Traditional Holy Communion (Coffee from 10.00).Tue. July 7th - (7.30pm) New Road Sport & Leisure Cent - Belton with Browston Parish Council meetingSat. July 11th - Belton Scouts collecting old newspapers in Belton only. Please leave outside your gate by 8.45am. Sat. July 11th - (10.00am - Noon) JGI - Monthly Coffee Morning.

    Pilates Fitness - At the JGI (9am) 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 (10-15am) £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. Belton Cricket Club training - New Road Sports Field (evenings) (Youth) Gavin – 07824 839664 & Adam - 07889 362236. NEW 1st. Belton Guides - 6.45 -8.30 Burgh Castle Village Hall 07919620759 / (01493) 667311Belton Badgers - Youngest section of St. John Ambulance. Meet 6pm -7pm at Compass Centre Term Time. 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

    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.net.

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    VILLAGE SMALLSIt is free to advertise jobs, events, property or items for sale. Send details to Village Voice Smalls, “Skelmorlie” Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9PU, Tel 01493 780776 or Email [email protected] by Noon on JUNE 14th to appear in the JULY issue. We will run your advert free for 3 issues but please let us know when it

    is sold - so we can remove it. (commercial entries charged at 25p per word)

    SITUATIONS VACANT/ WORKVoluntary Drivers, also Coordinator required for Community Car Scheme local area Tel. 01493 780126 or e-mail [email protected] required for retired gentleman 1 month Jan 7th – Feb 7th 2016 (Burgh Castle/Belton) Tel. 07938 505474Gentlemans gold pocket watch & chain for personal use (cash paid immediately) Tel 07873 175920.Motorhome 2 berth. Tel. 01493 663755.Belton Charity Fundraisers welcome donations of Bric A Brac, Books, Jigsaws & toys (no mains electric items) for their fund raising stalls. Tel. Gloria 01493 780776 .Soft Toys to raise money for local charities. deliver to 34 Orwell Cresc. Belton, or Tel. 01493 782043 for collection.FOR SALE Wharfedale WHB300H Bass Head. Vgc. £225. Wharfedale W410B 4 x 10 Bass Cab. Operating manual. Vgc. £175. 01493 781094. 2.4w solar panel, wiring for charging Caravan/car 12v battery £15 Tel. 07850 068735 (Belton -No texts)Lervia fan system heater £10 Tel. 07586 935795Kawai organ with full orchestra & many extra features. Roll down shutter & stool. Exc. Cond. £100 OVNO Buyer collects Tel. 01493 781507.Logik 29in slimline TV with built in DVD player. New cond. £100 Tel 01493 781071.

    Ladies Cycle. Large wheels. Good cond. £40 ONO Tel. 07909 832814Caravan Awning- Sunn Camp Air Volution blow up 390cm with pump. Used once. Cost £450 Sale for health reasons. £295 OVNO. Bulldog hitch lock £15. Tel 01493 781365Old Burgh Castle bricks, 100/150 probably enough for fire place / garden feature, Offers - Buyer collects - to view Tel 01493 780496 or pref 07881 598354. (Belton).Executive type Office Chair with arm rests. Brown leather, slight wear but in good cond. £85. 01493 781094. ‘Paola’ Black 2 seater reclining sofa.. Top grain leather cushions, 3 reclining positions. Exc. Cond. 6 months old. Also three seater rec. sofa (as previous). Available end June view anytime (dep. Secures). £350 for both or £200 for 2 seater & £150 for 3 seater. Buyer collects. They come apart for transport. Tel. 07983 457750 Burgh Castle.Huawei ascend 6510 mobile phone 12 mths old boxed Instruction book/charger. 5MP camera unlocked, matching pair. 1 white 1 black, case. New £90 each. £60 pair ONO Tel. 07850 068735 (Belton -No texts)Ashdown Tourbus 15 Bass Combo. Black, 15 watts, 8” woofer, solid-state amplifier, 1 channel, 1 x 1/4” jack input, 3-band. VGC. £75. 01493 781094. Pull along shopping trolley – New - £8 Tel. 07586 93579520 Audio books, various authors all VGC £30. Tel 01493 650946Apollo FS26 Men’s

    Mountain Bike. 18 gears, front suspension, mirror & adjustable propstand. VGC, Used twice. £95. Tel. 01493 781094. Large leather armchair (pink) VGC £60. 2 smaller leather swivel chairs (white) £60 the two. Tel 01493 780952.TT Fone TT59Dual2 Vodafon Senior mobile phone New £15. Tel. 07586 9357952 garden chair/loungers frames & padded seats £10 pair. Tel. 07850 068735 (Belton -No texts)Bed Backrest. Various angle settings. Complete with padded headrest. Folds flat for storage. Hardly used. £30. Tel. 01493 781094 ALL Super king size = Duvet. M & S. All Seasons, 9.0 tog plus 4.5 tog. Poly cotton covers with anti-allergy polyester filling. Little Used. £30 Memory foam mattress topper. John Lewis. 4.5 cm thick with one side massage sleep surface. Removable, washable cover. VGC. £40 Electric fleece underblanket, Homefront. Dual control, body & feet separate controls. As new. Can Del. £30 Tel. 07514 424276.3 Beech country style kitchen chairs £15. Tel. 01493 780193.Canon AE1 SLR camera leather look hard case/ Cannon 50mm lens, 80-200m zoom lens, Tamron 24mm lens. Canon Tele X2 converter in case, Mirada flash, Canon flash. £200 Tel. 07788 408801.Table & 4 high back chairs VGC £50. Tel. 01493 663755.3 Antique style bronze finish wall lights, white glass shades. VGC. £10 ea. Antique style Bronze finish three arm ceiling light fitting with white

    glass shades.(matches wall lights) VGC. £15 Tel. 07514 424276.Long teak effect dressing table, 54ins wide 3 drawers each side. As new £80.00. Tel 01493 780193Isabella Awning fits 23ft. Caravan. Used twice, Metal poles, cost £1000 - £650 ONO. Tel. 07858 916829 or 07729 954248.Cosina C1 SLR camera in case. C/w 35-70mm lens, 70-200mm zoom lens, flash gun. All in suede case. £150 Tel. 07788 408801.Corner leaded unit VGC £80 ONO Tel. 01493 663755.2 Proteam Leisure, all terrain telescopic hiking sticks. As new. £10 each. Tel. 07514 424276.Pentax MZ50 SLR camera in case. C/w Pentax 49mm lens, Pentax 80-200mm Zoom lens. Vivitar flash Gun VGC. £150 Tel. 07788 408801.Large green material Gazebo with 2 sides (1 with window) As new. £100. Tel. 01493 780193.Sleeping bag. Kampa Sumptious. Jade. large 200 x 94 cms. Washable. Used once. £20. Two sleeping bags, Polywarm Leisure. 44oz/1247gm. Single size, can zip together. Blue/Cream. GC. £1