May/June 2012 - Breckland Council

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Your Breckland Council magazine 

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In this issue: 

• The new Cabinet 

• We want your views 

• Jubilee events 

• Council Tax & carers 

• Youth Council news

In this issue... 

3 Introducing the new Breckland Cabinet 

5 Your Voice, your services, your say 

5 Win a £50 voucher by helping us improve 

our website 

6 Breckland Photography Competition 2012 

6 'The Railway Children' arrive at Dereham 

7 Take part in the Breckland village games 

7 Dereham 5k Town Race and 1K Fun Run 

8 Breckland's Jubilee Celebrations Guide 

10 Breckland Relay Route Map and 

Events Guide 

12 Helping Breckland's business cut 

costs and carbon 

12 New rules for temporary licence 

applications and events 

13 Police news in your mailbox 

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provides an important summary of 

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13 Council Tax reduction 

for carers 

14 Audit of Accounts 

15 Funding available for loft 

and wall insulation 

16 Olympic themed sports 

events near you! 

16 Celebrate the Jubilee by getting active 

at Dereham Leisure Centre 

17 Breckland Youth Council news 

18 125 years and still going... 

18 Be water wise and win a £10 water butt voucher 

19 Could you be a winning recycler? 

19 Speak up and speak out! 

20 What’s On in Breckland 

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I would like to take this opportunity to 

introduce Breckland’s new Cabinet. 

We have three new additions to the 

Executive including a new Deputy Leader. 

The new Cabinet consists of: 

• Michael Wassell – Deputy Leader and 

Executive Member for Finance and 

Democratic Services 

• Ian Sherwood – Executive Member for 

Performance and Business Development 

Introducing the new 

Breckland Cabinet 

Meet the Breckland Cabinet members 

Michael Wassell 

Deputy Leader and 

Executive Member 

for Finance and 

Democratic Services 

Ian Sherwood 


for Performance 

and Business 

Development 

• Lynda Turner – Executive Member for 

Localism, Community and 

Environmental Services 

• Elizabeth Gould – Executive Member for 

Planning and Environmental Services 

• Mark Kiddle-Morris – Executive Member 

for Assets and Strategic Development 

• William Smith – Executive Member for 

Internal Services 

Our executive support members, who 

provide back up to the Cabinet, are as 

follows: 

• Ellen Jolly 

• Claire Bowes 

• Mark Robinson 

• William Richmond 

• Frank Sharpe 

• Phillip Duigan 

Lynda Turner 


for Localism, 

Community and 

Environmental 

Services 

Elizabeth Gould 


for Planning and 

Environmental 

Services 

As we face unprecedented challenges in 

local government I am confident that 

Breckland has a strong, committed and 

dedicated team who are ready to meet 

these challenges head on. 

I would like to take this opportunity to 

thank Adrian Stasiak, Paul Claussen, 

Steve Askew and Diana Irving who have 

each served on the Executive in various 

roles for several years and who have 

helped steer the council to numerous 

achievements during that time. 

William Nunn, Leader 

Mark Kiddle-Morris 


for Assets and 

Strategic 

Development 

William Smith 

Executive 

Member for 

Internal Services 

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We want to hear 

your views! 

Do you have strong views about local 

issues? Would you like your voice to be 

heard when decisions about local 

services are made? 

‘Your Voice’ is a new membership scheme 

for people in Breckland and Norfolk 

districts who want to take an active part 

in improving services for their local 

community. 

As a Your Voice member, you could be 

called upon to give your views on bin 

collections, or asked to give suggestions to 

help improve our website. You could 

become a ‘mystery telephone shopper’ 

and test how well we deal with 

complaints, or perhaps take part in a 

group discussion about local transport 

or facilities for young people. 

We’re aiming to recruit around 1,000 

residents who will become the Breckland 

contingent of this new Norfolk scheme. 

Everyone who wants to get involved and 

make their views known is welcome to 

join - we want to make sure all aspects of 

our Breckland community are represented. 

Your Voice has a dedicated website, but 

you don’t have to be online to be a 

member, you can take part by post or 

telephone. When you register, let us know 

how you’d prefer to be contacted and 

what kind of consultation activity you’d 

like to participate in. 

If you’re interested in becoming a member 

of ‘Your Voice, or want to find out more 

about the scheme contact Pam Sayle on 

01362 656870 or go direct to the Your 

Voice website www.yourvoicenorfolk.co. 

uk to register and see what opportunities 

are on offer at the moment. 

Help us improve our website 

...and you could win a £50 voucher 

Since our new-look website was 

launched back in 2010, more and more 

residents are logging on every day. 

Although we’ve had some great feedback 

since the launch we want to continue 

improving the site, making it easier for 

you to find the information you need. 

We need your help! 

By taking part in our 5 minute survey, 

you’ll help us identify which areas of the 

website are difficult to find. You could also 

win yourself a £50 voucher. 

Look for the newsflash button on the 

home page of the Breckland website to 

link to the survey. 

If you’d prefer a paper 

copy, call our Contact 

Centre on 01362 656870. 

The survey closes on 

Sunday 1 July. 


Breckland Photography 

Competition 2012 

Celebrating rural life 

Calling all Breckland Photographers! We want residents 

in the district to get snapping this spring and summer 

to capture rural life in Breckland. You don’t have to be 

an experienced photographer and we encourage the use 

of any type of camera. 

The four categories for the competition that celebrates 

rural life are: 

• Community life 

• Landscapes 

• Working animals / livestock 

• Young snapper (anyone 16 and under on the closing date) 

Entries for Young Snapper should include one of the three 

categories above. For full terms and conditions please see 

the Breckland Council website. 

'The Railway Children' arriving at 

Platform One, Dereham Station 

Edith Nesbitt's wonderful story of three 

children, 'Bobbie', Phyllis and Peter, 

whose cosy world is turned upside down 

one dark and fateful night, has more 

than stood the test of time since its first 

publication in 1906. 

As the children and their remarkable 

mother have to adapt to a new life of 

hardship and uncertainty in the 

countryside, the reader or viewer is 

irresistibly drawn into their story, their 

struggles, triumphs and adventures. 

The story has endured well through 

publication, film, stage and tv productions. 

The musical version however has not been 

widely performed but, due to a recent 

collaboration between the Mid Norfolk 

Railway and Open Cast Community 

Theatre, it is due to arrive at Platform One, 

Dereham Station in early June. 

This is a not to be missed opportunity to 

see the production, perfect for all the 

family, performed in the authentic 

surroundings of a traditional railway 

platform, complete with a genuine period 

steam train. Director Zelda Rolfe has drawn 

together her company from across Norfolk 

for this unique production, delivered over 

the 13 performances with a cast of around 

60 children working in teams of three over 

the run, together with experienced adult 

actors and singers, also cast from the 

region. 

Performed in the open air over the 

celebratory Diamond Jubilee 

week 2-10 June, 'The 

Railway Children' promises 

to be an ideal treat for 

everyone. So, climb aboard 

for an unforgettable outing 

to a beautiful bygone age, 

peopled with enchanting 

characters and of course, a 

happy ending arriving bang 

on time! 

Tickets 

From Mid Norfolk Railway Booking Line 

01362 851723 or The Gallery, Dereham 

Memorial Hall 01362 690969. Price: £12 

per adult and £10 for children/concessions 

Performances 

• Saturday 2 - Tuesday 5 June at 

3.45pm and 7pm . 

• No performance Wed 6 June. 

• Thursday 7 - Friday 8 June at 7pm 

• Saturday 9 June at 3.45pm and 7pm 

• Sunday 10 June at 3.45pm 

Breckland Village Games 

Sunday 17 June, Watton 

Sports Centre 10.30am 

With London 2012 well and truly on the 

horizon, this is your last chance to sign up 

to take part in the fantastic Norfolk Village 

Games and bring the Olympics to your 

local community. 

Since 2010 we have worked in partnership 

with Active Norfolk to deliver this intergenerational 

event which sees village and 

parish pit their wits against each other in a 

variety of sports in order to find out which 

village truly is the Best in Breckland. Villages 

are required to assemble squads of people 

of all ages to compete in the various 

activities offered; sports vary from short 

matt bowls, badminton, archery and 

climbing to 5 a-side football. There are 

three separate categories depending on 

the size of your village so there really is 

something for everyone. 

The Breckland category winners will 

qualify for the Norfolk Village Games final 

which will be held in Norwich at the UEA 

Sportspark on Sunday 15 July to determine 

the overall County Champions. 

Dereham 5K Town Race 

and 1k Fun Run 2012 

The second annual Dereham 5K Town 

Race and 1 K fun run, is set to be held in 

the town on Sunday 22 July, starting 

from the Recreation Ground at 9.15am. 

Runners will lap the town centre twice 

before returning back to the Recreation 

Ground to reach the finishing line. 

Due to the success of last year’s event, 

this year’s race will also incorporate the 

Norfolk County 5K Championships and as 

a result we are working with Active 

Norfolk to help local runners prepare by 

providing them with the opportunity to 

attend a six week ‘Get Into Running’ 

course with former Olympic Athlete 

Paul Evans. 

Paul will be offering weekly evening 

training sessions to runners of all abilities 

at Dereham Neatherd High School from 

Tuesday 12 June to Tuesday 17 July. The 

sessions are designed to help runners get 

into the best possible shape they can 

before the starter gun fires on Sunday 22 

July. This year’s event will include a 1K 

To register your villages interest or for 

further information, please contact amy. 

east@activenorfolk.org. Alternatively you 

can call Amy on 07795301526 or call 

Active Norfolk direct on 01603 732333. 

family fun run to get everyone 

involved on the day. If you would like to 

take part in either race or the six week 

‘Get Into Running’ course please use the 

contact details below to register. 

5K Race: Entry online only at www. 

derehamrunners.co.uk. For all enquiries 

contact todd.lake1664@gmail.com 

1K Fun Run: Contact Stefan Clifford at 

Breckland Council on 01362 656870. 

6 Week Get Into Running Course: 

Call Active Norfolk on 01603 732333 

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Dereham 

Town Council 

Last call for entries! 

Former Olympian set to help local runners prepare

A round up of Breckand 

Jubilee Celebrations 

The celebrations are only a few weeks 

away and it seems Breckland residents 

are well and truly ready to get out the 

flags and bunting and dust off their 

picnic tables. The weekend promises to 

be a wonderful royal occasion – a 

celebration to remember for Breckland 

residents of all ages. Join your local 

community and celebrate the 60-year 

reign of Queen Elizabeth II with a 

fantastic range of events taking place 

over the Diamond Jubilee weekend and 

beyond! Here’s a sample of what’s on 

offer around the district. 

Ashill: Monday 4 June 

Ashill Community Centre. Street party, 

food & refreshments, family games, sports, 

musical entertainment and King & 

Queen’s fancy dress competition. 

Attleborough: Saturday 2 – 

Tuesday 5 June 

Flower festival, craft fair, vintage tractors, 

cars and military vehicles, art displays, 

children’s story telling, display of local 

photos, over 60’s afternoon tea party. 

Queen tribute band and hog roast. Carnival 

procession & field events, fancy wheels 

parade, open gardens, a play at Connaught 

Hall by the Attleborough Players, Jubilee 

Beacon, burying of a time capsule, illustrated 

talk on past events and celebrations in 

Attleborough at St Mary’s Hall. 

Banham: Monday 4 June 

Banham Green, fancy dress street party 

with the theme of ‘fashion through the 

60yrs of the Jubilee’, traditional food of 

fish, chips, mushy peas, jelly and ice cream, 

music, races and games, sing-a-longs and 

live music festival. 

Beeston: Sunday 3 June 

Vintage bus rides, fancy dress on the theme 

of dress throughout the Queen's reign, street 

party - bring a plate to share, jazz band, 

re-enactment of the Coronation, craft show, 

giant jenga, teas & coffees, beer tent, 

tea-dance, dog show and terrier racing. 

BBQ and late music performed by Hayley 

Moyse and the Blue Grass Forum at The 

Ploughshare Public House. 

Old Beetley: Monday 4 June 

(road will be closed from 11am-7pm) 

Church Road, for residents, family and friends 

to get together and break bread as well as 

celebrate the big event. 

Besthorpe: Sunday 17 June 

Parish picnic in the churchyard, children's 

entertainer, tree-planting, short service to 

bless the teddy bears and souvenir coin for 

the children. 

Bradenham: Sun 3 – Mon 4 June 

Bradenham Green, the Big Lunch, village 

sports, vintage car and fete, games, bouncy 

castle, bar, BBQ, icecreams, band and teas. 

Races for all ages with prizes. 

Bridgham: Saturday 2 – 


River Thet & Whitegate Sculpture Park 

‘Down by the Riverside’ & River Flotilla, 

Pimm’s reception, picnic, BBQ, live Jazz. Punt 

racing, tea dance, cream teas & slide show of 

past events in village hall, fun fair rides, 

attractions, maypole, stocks, tug’o’war, plus 

bungee run, bouncy castle and children’s 

entertainer with magic show. Best decorated 

cake, cycle and scooter competitions; 

Diamond Jubilee quiz, Bridgham & Harling 

Band, hog roast, disco, Jubilee Beacon 

lighting ceremony and a Right Royal 

Knockout –six adult team games. 

Old Buckenham: Saturday 2 – 


Quiz, aircraft displays, classic car rally, fun 

fair, barn dance, hog roast and bar, outdoor 

church service, bring your picnic and chairs, 

live music, jubilee mug presentations, 

commemorative tree planting and games on 

the Green (rounders, bowling at a county 

cricketer, football penalty contest). Heritage 

Photography Exhibition with photos from 

past and present, who’s that baby and darts 

and pool competition. 

Caston: Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 

Village fete, stalls, traditional games, side 

show, food, ice-cream, afternoon tea and live 

music, car boot and yard sale. 

Great Cressingham: Mon 4 June 

Children’s (under 11s) tea party at the 

village hall. Bring a plate of something to 

share. Also asking for volunteers to help 

organise some traditional party games. 

Little Cressingham and Threxton: 

Saturday 2 June 

Picnic by the river, a quiz, history display, 

duck race and windmill tours 

Dereham: Sunday 3 June 

Dereham Market Place, BBQ, street party, 

community singing, stalls, showcasing local 

talent, games and rides for children and 

plenty to eat and drink. 

Eccles: Monday 4 June 

Garnier Village Hall, fun & games for all the 

family, BBQ and music. 

Foxley: Saturday 2 June 

BBQ, fun and games for all the family, time 

capsule, decorate the teddy. Picnic if you 

don't fancy BBQ, bring your own food and 

drink tea and coffee supplied. Cakes are 

Further information, contact details and times of each event can be found on the council website 

www.breckland.gov.uk/content/jubilee-events-around-district 

being made by the ladies of Foxley. It is a 

free event and all are welcome. 

North Elmham: Monday 4 June 

Street Party in Eastgate Street, marching Jazz 

band, children's entertainer, face painting, 

fancy dress competition, sports day races, 

Jubilee mugs to parish children. Planting 

Jubilee tree and time capsule on village 

green, BBQ and lighting Jubilee Beacon. 

Foulden: 27 May – 1 June 

Exhibition of Memorabilia in the Village Hall. 

6 June Dance in the Village Hall 'The Atomics'. 

Gooderstone: Monday 4 June 

Village bake-off, street party and tea. 

Gressenhall: Saturday 2 June 

Jubilee scarecrow competition, stalls, games, 

live music and a hog roast. 

Hardingham: Tuesday 5 June 

Party for all residents, families and friends on 

the meadow by the Memorial Hall. Food to 

be provided by all, bar and games. 

East Harling: Sunday 3 June 

Car boot sale, beer festival, Pimms tent, stalls, 

games, competitions, paintball, laser combat, 

archery, BBQ, ferret racing, children’s 

entertainer, fairground rides, zumba display, 

kids tractor hayride, face painting, ginger 

bread decoration, kids jubilee lunch, fire 

brigade display, BMX and skateboard demo, 

bowls competition, karate demonstration, 

men at arms display, motorcycle display, 

Jubilee Songs of Praise service and live music. 

Hockham: Sunday 3 June 

Turning of the Hockham Stone, street party, 

music and lighting a beacon. 

Hoe & Worthing: Monday 4 June 

Bring food to share, games, dog 

demonstration, fortune teller, tug o’ war, 

souvenir mugs, BBQ, bonfire and band. 

Holme Hale: Tuesday 5 June 

Music, old village photos, tractor rides, 

children’s games, bring food and drink. 

Horningtoft: Monday 4 June 

Parade, games, activities, competition for the 

best decorated hat. Bring a plate of food to 

share, crockery and cutlery will be provided, 

there will be tea and coffee, however bring 

your own cold drinks. Every household will 

be given a celebration mug. 

Kilverstone: Sunday 3 June 

Family fun in aid of the Thetford Air Cadets. 

Garboldisham: Monday 4 June 

Street party, family games, live music, Kings 

& Queens’ fancy dress competition for the 

children. Church Road is being closed, tables 

& chairs provided, bring food to share, free 

hot beverages and soft drinks, bar will be 

open all afternoon. 

The Lophams: Saturday 2 June 

Street party, fancy dress, maypole dancing, 

BBQ, children’s entertainment, teenager’s 

party, horse and carriage rides, amusements, 

afternoon tea, beer tent, three live bands, fish 

and chip stall, field games and novelty stalls. 

Mattishall: Fri 1 – Mon 4 June 

Sport event, Zumba, fancy dress procession, 

village walks, cricket match, family disco, 

pool tournament, Inter-denominational 

Church service, bouncy castle, stalls, 

sideshows, music, competitions, gentlemans’ 

baked cake competition, games, hot and 

cold food, Ceilidh with Pendragon, maypole 

dancing, arts festival, Bowls Club 

Tournament, Royal quiz, awards for best 

house decoration; best street decoration; 

and best royal scarecrow. Photography 

competition and a village treasure hunt. 

Mundford: Monday 4 June 

Car boot, rounders, Zumba , trade stands, 

charity stalls, children’s mini zoo, BBQ, volley 

ball, hog roast, bar, children’s races, art 

competition, tombola and cream teas. 

Necton: Monday 4 June 

Dance displays, children’s entertainers and a 

children’s pageant for the best King and 

Queen. Tea Dance, Rock Choir, disco, side 

shows, displays and bouncy entertainment 

and lighting of the Beacon. 

Rocklands: Sunday 3 June 

Church Service, fancy dress competition, 

street party, street magician, tables & chairs 

provided, bring plates of food to share or 

enjoy some Fish ‘n Chips, 60 yrs of 

memorabilia in the village hall, vintage 

vehicles, tea, coffee & cakes, tombola, 

icecream, tug of war, bouncy castles and 

cricket match. 

Scarning: Sat 2 and Mon 4 June 

Free children's tea party, fancy dress 

competition, talent contest, family disco, 

BBQ and bar, lighting a beacon and setting 

off fireworks. 

Swanton Morley: Mon 4 June 

Children’s party, Jubilee coin for children, 

competition for the best decorated house, 

hanging basket and tub in the village, ‘Best 

Jubilee art’ competition, lighting of the 

Jubilee Beacon. 

Thompson: Monday 4 June 

Street party, fancy dress, novelty dog show, 

decorate cake competitions, games, 

miniature garden competition, photos and 

memorabilia of events in Thompson over 

the past 60 years - plus a fun competition 

to name the people on them. 

Tittleshall: Monday 4 June 

Races, wet-sponge stocks, competitive 

welly throwing, teas, coffees and soft 

drinks will be provided but please bring 

food to share for a giant village picnic, 

lighting of the Millennium Beacon. 

North Tuddenham Village: 

Sunday 3 – Monday 4 June 

Tuddenham Lodge garden party, cream 

teas, BBQ, live music. 

Village Hall: best dressed male and female, 

cake competition, raffle, coronation of 

Jubilee Prince and Princess, community 

sing-a-long, music, hog roast, bar, tug-ofwar 

and Jubilee bonfire. 

Yaxham: Saturday 2 June 

We urgently need helpers, participants and 

supporters to create and enter a float. 

The theme is nursery rhymes. Enter the 

fancy dress and best dressed bike/pram 

competition. Arrange to hold a stall. Pease 

contact Lisa Goldsmith on lisagoldsmith@ 

talktalk.net or telephone 01362 694212. 

Further information, contact details and times of each event can be found on the council website 

www.breckland.gov.uk/content/jubilee-events-around-district 


2012 Celebratory events provided for you by Breckland Council 

Breckland Relay 2012 

17 June - 22 July 

MILEHAM 

BEETLEY 

LITCHAM 

SWANTON 

MORLEY 

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The Breckland Relay 2012 kicks off on Sunday 17 June, former 

Olympian Paul Evans will run from the Dereham Recreation Ground 

to the Watton Sports Centre, carrying the Active Norfolk friendship 

flame. Once Paul reaches the Watton Sports Centre he will signal the 

start of Active Norfolk’s Breckland Village Games. Community 

volunteers over the following five weeks will run, walk, cycle and 

horse ride the route, visiting all the events listed below, before 

finishing at the Dereham Runner’s 5K town race and 1K fun run on 

22 July. For more information about each event, please use the 

contact details provided below.Alternatively, please visit 

www.breckland.gov.uk/torchrelay 

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EAST 

DEREHAM 

GT DUNHAM 

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LT DUNHAM 

1. Breckland Village Games 

Sunday 17 June 

Watton Sports Centre – Olympic game 

inspired inter-village sports competition. 

Contact Active Norfolk on 01603 732333. 

SWAFFHAM 

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2. Thompson Primary School 

Monday 18 - Friday 22 June 

Olympic week of dance, writing, and 

cultural workshops. Closed workshops 

for pupils only. 

NORTH 

PICKENHAM 

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SAHAM TONEY 

3. 1st Saham Toney Guides 

Monday 25 June 

Olympic BBQ and Torch celebration 

evening. Closed event for Guides only. 

WATTON 

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ROCKLANDS 

ATTLEBOROUGH 

THOMPSON 

4. Attleborough High School 

2012 Community Celebration 

Saturday 23 June 

Sports activites, demonstrations, live 

music, BBQ and local produce on offer. 

Free to all. Contact AHS 01953 452335. 

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MUNDFORD 

5. Rocklands Community and 

School Family Sport Day 


Sports events, bouncy castle, refreshments 

and games. Contact David Howie on 

01953 483983. 

QUIDENHAM 

BRIDGHAM 

KILVERSTONE 

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KENNINGHALL 

HARLING 

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THETFORD 

6. Breckland Cycling Club 

Tandem Relay 

Sunday 1 July 

Attleborough to Kilverstone. The cycling 

club will be picking up children and their 

families en route, taking the Breckland 

torch with them, before ending with 

a picnic in the picturesque grounds of 

Kilverstone Hall. Contact Don Saunders on 

01842 757351. 

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11. Litcham Learning 

Community 

Monday 16 - Friday 20 July 

Olympic workshops and relay celebrations 

16-20 July. Closed workshops for pupils 

only. 

9. North Pickenham Open 

Gardens 2012 

Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 July 

A selection of village gardens will be open 

to visitors from 2pm to 5pm. Entrance 

by programme from the church or any 

open garden. Plus an Olympic themed 

flower festival in St Andrew’s church, teas, 

refreshments and various stalls around the 

route. All proceeds to church funds. Email 

Sheila Mathias at sheila@danesmead.net 

7. Active Norfolk Walking for 

Health Breckland Olympic Walk 

Saturday 7 July 

Thetford to Mundford. A 10 Mile 

community walk lead by qualified walk 

leaders through the picturesque Thetford 

Forest. Participants will have a chance to 

carry the Breckland torch and the walk will 

be followed by an evening of refreshmants 

and celebrations at Mundford Community 

Centre. Contact Malcolm Bellingham 

07747077159 or email malcolm. 

bellingham@yahoo.com 

13. Dereham 5K Town Race 

and 1K Fun Run 

Sunday 22 July 

Starting at Dereham Recreation Ground at 

9.15am, 5K race participants will lap the 

Town centre twice before returning back 

to the Rec for the finish line. For more 

info and online entry only visit www. 

derehamrunners.co.uk. For 1K Fun Run 

entry contact Breckland Council on 

01362 656870. 

12. Swanton Morley Olympic 

Family Sports Day 

Saturday 21 July 

Traditional family sports and ‘Its-aknockout’ 

style events! Live music, BBQ, 

bar and activities into the evening. 

Contact Faye Le Bon 01362 637166. 

10. Swaffham Olympic Carnival 

Sunday 15 July 

Street procession, live music, Olympic 

based sports competitions and activities. 

Contact the Iceni Partnership on 01760 

722800. 

8. Thetford Voices 

Monday 2 - Friday 6 July 

A three venue tour of selected Thetford 

schools, with pupils taking part in our 

Olympic meeting song workshops. 

Closed workshops for pupils only.

Helping Breckland’s 

businesses to cut 

costs and carbon 

Our REV ACTIVE project is showing that 

local businesses are still investing to 

grow. Through onsite reviews to identify 

‘resource efficiency’ opportunities – 

how businesses buy and use utilities like 

energy, water and raw materials – and 

its small grants scheme, the project has 

identified £2.5 million of savings and 

already helped local businesses to save 

£1.3 million. 

The scale of the opportunity for 

businesses is enormous. Across the 

country, low-cost and no-cost business 

resource efficiency opportunities are 

estimated at around £23 billion in value. 

Helping businesses to realise these 

opportunities is significantly more 

efficient than increasing turnover by the 

same amount. 

We have successfully delivered over £40 

million worth of regeneration and 

economic development activity involving 

ERDF* funding over the last 10 years. Our 

Economic Development team has brought 

in €1.4 million of new funding to support 

REV ACTIVE and uses it to benefit local 

companies. 

*The European Regional Development 

Fund Competitiveness Programme (ERDF) 

brings £95 million of investment into the 

six counties of the East of England. 

The fund aims, amongst other things, to 

support economic growth and job 

creation and help small businesses 

become more efficient. In partnership 

with organisations like Breckland Council, 

it makes an important contribution to 

local competitiveness and the transition 

to a green economy. 

To find out more about REV ACTIVE and 

what it could do for your business, please 

visit www.revactive.co.uk 

New rules for 

temporary 

licence 

applications 

On 25 April 2012 new changes to the 

way in which Temporary Event 

Notices (TEN’s) are applied for and 

used were introduced. 

TEN’s provide the means to have a 

temporary licence to sell alcohol, 

provide regulated entertainment or late 

night refreshment for organised events 

without having to apply for a full 

premises licence. 

Previously a single TEN lasted up to 96 

hours but this increased to a maximum 

168 hours for a single event or a series 

of events at a specific address. 

The Police and the Environmental 

Health Team have the power to object 

to such an application and 3 working 

days to comment on public nuisance 

concerns, such as loud music or any 

aspect of public safety. 

Applications need to be made at least 

10 working days in advance of the 

event and will have an audience limit of 

499 people. The cost is £21. 

There are also provisions within the 

new legislation to allow for applications 

to be submitted on a late basis of up to 

5 working days prior to the event. 

However, if you are planning an event 

the council would urge you to submit 

your application as early as possible in 

order to provide peace of mind for both 

organisers and participants. 

The changes make it easier for local 

groups to apply for TEN’s and full 

details of the new process, together 

with guidance, is on the council’s 

website www.breckland.gov.uk/ 

content/temporary-event-notice-ten 

Police news dropped 

into your mail box 

Keep your finger on the pulse of local 

policing issues where you live by 

signing up to Police Direct. 

Police Direct offers you factual and 

timely updates direct from the police 

by email, voicemail and text. Whether 

it’s the weekly overview of local crime, 

a personal message from your local 

policing commander or the very latest 

on a major incident – Police Direct 

informs, reassures and allows you to be 

a part of keeping your community safe. 

Following a recent review of the 

service, the Constabulary has reinstated 

a weekly neighbourhood level crime 

summary*. The full message includes: 

• A list of crimes reported in your 

neighbourhood 

• A summary of any local anti-social 

behaviour issues by dealt with by 

police 

• Crime prevention advice from Norfolk 

PACT (Partners Against Crime 

Taskforce charity) may also be included. 

Police Direct also continues to deliver 

alerts for forthcoming police events, 

summaries of local priority-setting 

meetings and is used to inform the 

public in the event of major incidents. 

Residents are encouraged to pass 

relevant information back to police by 

calling the new non-emergency 

number 101. 

To sign up to Police Direct, and for safety 

advice and Safer Neighbourhood Team 

news, go to www.norfolk.police.uk 

*Crime summaries do not represent 

total recorded crime, but include crimes 

deemed fit for public dissemination and 

that will not impact on a person’s right 

to privacy or breach Data Protection 

laws. 

Council Tax reduction for carers 

A Council Tax discount may be 

available for where care is being 

provided. 

A person is ‘disregarded’ (not counted) 

for Council Tax purposes if: 

• He/she is providing care to a person 

who is resident in the same property; 

• Providing care to the person for at least 

35 hours a week on average; and 

• Not a disqualified relative of the person 

being cared for. A disqualified relative is 

a spouse or partner, or the parent if the 

child is aged under 18. 

Common examples of people who may 

qualify as a carer are the parent of an 

adult child or the son/daughter of an 

elderly parent. 

Council Tax is calculated on the 

assumption that two adult occupiers live 

in a property. If we are able to ‘disregard’ 

one of the two adult occupiers as a carer, 

a 25% discount applies. This is the 

equivalent of the single occupier 

discount. 

If there are three adult occupiers, and 

one is disregarded, 100% Council Tax is 

still payable because there are two 

occupiers who are still counted for 

Council Tax. If we are able to disregard 

two of the three, 25% discount applies. 

If you would like further information or 

would like to apply for the carer 

discount, please contact us on 01362 

656871. 


Breckland Council 

Audit of Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2012 

Audit Commission Act 1998, sections 15, 16 

Accounts and Audit Regulations, 2011, regs. 9,10,14,15 

The Council’s accounts are subject to 

external audit by Mr R Murray of the 

Audit Commission, 3rd Floor, Eastbrook, 

Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BF. 

Members of the public and local 

government electors have certain rights 

in the audit process: 

1. From 02 July 2012 to 31 July 2012 

inclusive, between 10.00a.m and 4.00p.m, 

any person may inspect the accounts of 

the Council for the year ended 31 March 

2012 and certain related documents 

(comprising books, deeds, contracts, 

bills, vouchers and receipts) at the 

address given below. They may also make 

copies of the accounts and documents. 

Please arrange an appointment prior to 

visiting with 

Mr M Finch at the address given below. 

2. From 10.00 a.m. on 1 August 2012 until 

the conclusion of the audit process, a local 

government elector for the area of the 

Council, or his/her representative, may ask 

the auditor questions about the accounts. 

Please contact the auditor at the address 

given above to make arrangements to ask 

any questions. 

3. From 10.00 a.m. on 1 August 2012 until 

the conclusion of the audit process, a local 

government elector for the area of the 

Council, or his/her representative, may 

object to the Council’s accounts asking 

that the auditor issue a report in the 

public interest (under section 8 of the 

Audit Commission Act 1998) and/or apply 

to the court for a declaration that an item 

in the accounts is contrary to law (under 

section 17 of the Audit Commission Act 

1998). Written notice of a proposed 

objection and the grounds on which it is 

made must be sent to the auditor at the 

address given above and copied to me at 

the address given below. 

Mr M Finch 

Assistant Director Finance 

Breckland Council 

Elizabeth House, 

Walpole Loke, 

Dereham, 

Norfolk NR19 1EE 

mark.finch@breckland-sholland.gov.uk 

Please... 

don't put sharps in 

your wheelie bins 

Unsafe disposal of needles can 

cause distress and injury to others. 

Please return all needles to your G.P. 

practice in your sealed and dated 

yellow sharps box for safe disposal. 

Sharps boxes are prescribed with 

your medication. 

FREE* loft and cavity wall insulation is 

available to all. Grants are available to all 

homeowners and privately renting 

tenants and can completely cover the 

cost of Installation and you do not need 

to be on benefits to qualify, saving you 

up to £310** a year off your heating bill. 

Don’t have cavity walls? Get 

up to 100%* funding for solid 

wall insulation 

Solid wall insulation (SWI) is applied to the 

outside of a property and is covered with a 

render finish and is suitable for houses built 

without cavity walls. It helps reduce heat 

loss by around 45%, saving you up to 

£635** a year on your heating bills. It also 

helps to reduce draughts, improves the 

appearance and can increase the value of 

the property. 

Solid wall grants are available to all private 

Sharps can be dangerous and should not be 

placed in any of your wheelie bins; they need 

to be incinerated. 

In 2011 the recycling facility dealt with 2,574 

medical sharp incidents. An incident can be 

anything from finding an individual syringe to 

finding a box, or several boxes full. 

If a member of the processing plant staff receives 

a sharps injury, they will endure many weeks of 

stress while waiting for the results from medical 

tests. Please dispose of them responsibly. 

FREE* energy saving measures that 

cut your homes carbon foot print 

and save you money 

tenants and owner occupiers with suitable 

properties. Those residents who are in 

receipt of government related benefits, 

and have a suitable property maybe 

entitled to a 100%* grant. 

Act now 

All grant funding for insulation finishes at 

the end of 2012 and will be replaced by a 

‘loan’ system through the Government’s 

Green Deal. For a FREE no obligation survey 

call Aran Services Ltd on 0800 5877795 

Quoting Brec12/1 

*Subject to survey, availability of funding, 

access, extras, limitations, and where more 

than 60mm/2.5 inches of loft insulation 

exists, a minimum charge from £169 will 

apply. 

**Estimated saving of £310 a year is based 

on full loft and cavity wall Insulation 

installed. Estimated saving of £635 a year 

is based on full loft and solid wall insulation 

installed. Both savings are based on a three 

bedroom, semi-detached, gas heated 

property. Source: Energy Saving Trust. 


Olympic-themed rural sports 

and athletics programme 

For the half-term before the 

Olympics begin, alongside our 

regular rural sports programme we are 

offering three days of Startrack Athletics 

sessions in partnership with Active 

Norfolk to really get your children in the 

mood for London 2012. 

Star Track Athletics 

Star Track athletics is based upon the three 

main disciplines of athletic competition, 

running, jumping and throwing. Delivered 

in a friendly environment, it is open to 

girls and boys of all abilities aged between 

8 and 15 years old. All equipment is 

provided, though participants should bring 

STAR TRACK ATHLETICS DAYS 10am - 3pm 

Weds 6 June Great Dunham Village Hall 

Thurs 7 June Swanton Morley Village Hall 

Fri 8 June Mundford Community Centre 

Celebrate the Jubilee at Dereham Leisure Centre 

Swimming - 4-8 June 

Junior Swim - £1.20 

Family Swim - £8.00 

Wobsticle Fun Sessions 

Wednesday 6, Thursday 7, Friday 8 

Sportivate courses 

For further information or to book a 

place on either of the courses below, 

please contact Julie Pike, Parkwood 

Leisure Sports Development Officer 

on 01362 693419 or email 

julie.pike@parkwood-leisure.co.uk 

Badminton 

(14-18 year olds) 

Table tennis 

(14-18 year olds) 

Mondays 

4-5pm 

Fridays 

4.30-5.30pm 

packed lunches, soft drinks and sunscreen. 

Each Star Track Athletics day costs £10 per 

child and participants will receive a free 

T-shirt and goodie bag. To register please 

visit www.activenorfolk.org/courses 

Breckland Rural Sports 

The sessions, which are for children 

between five and ten-years-old, cost £2 a 

child and include activities ranging from 

quick-cricket to dodgeball, rounders to 

athletics. Parents can drop off the children 

or stay and watch. However, if you 

intend to leave your child you must have 

completed a consent form. Children must 

Family Zumba - 6 June 

Includes tasters in Street Dance 

and Cheerleading!). 6 year olds 

upwards. £1.50 per person. 

Dodgeball - 8 June 

12pm-1.30pm. 8 - 13 year olds. 


(6 weeks) 


(6 Weeks) 

Breckland Leisure Centre 

& Waterworld, Thetford 

Dereham Leisure Centre 

Note: Dereham’s Camp Adventure programme will run as normal during the summer holidays 

wear loose comfortable clothing and bring 

a drink to avoid dehydration. 

Parental consent forms are now available 

to download from the Breckland 

Council website so, if you want to print 

one off, complete it and bring it along. 

Booking not required. All coaches are 

qualified thorough UK Athletics, and 

checked though the Criminal Records 

Bureau. 

RURAL SPORTS PROGRAMME 

10am-12pm 1pm-3pm 

Weds 6 June Ashill Community Centre Watton Sports Centre 

Thurs 7 June Necton Gt Hockham 

Fri 8 June Attleborough Sports Hall Yaxham Village Hall 

Multi-Sports - 8 June 

9.30am - 12pm. 2 hours of 

multi-sports, finishing with a 

30 minute quiz. 5-11 year olds. 

£2.50 per person. 

Badminton - 9am-4pm 

Just £4 to book a court. 

Tiny Tots - 7 June 

9.30am – 11.30am. This is a 

parent and toddler group where 

your child can enjoy playing in 

our soft play area, bouncing on 

our bouncy castle, drawing, 

reading and much more. Tea, 

coffee and squash is provided 

free of charge. £1.60 per family. 

Youth councillor, Mary Young proposed to her fellow youth 

councillors that a Nintendo Wii should be purchased for an 

Intergenerational Project and taken around the district to 

residential and elderly care homes. 

On Wednesday 11th April, Breckland Youth Councillors Aaron 

Protheroe, Mary Young and Kristina Fox along with co-ordinator 

Stephanie Barnard visited The Meeting Point in Dereham, a 

place where older residents can meet and socialise. On the day, 

the youth councillors showed the elderly people the Nintendo 

Wii, the Wii Fit and other games such as The Michael Jackson 

Experience to encourage them to get more exercise, keep 

healthy and have fun! 

Some of the elderly people had a go on games such as bowling, 

hula-hooping and the step-aerobics on the Wii Fit. It was hard 

for them to understand the controls to start with but they 

got the hang of it once the youth councillors explained. Some 

of the elderly people even joined in with the Michael Jackson 

dancing whilst the youth councillors were demonstrating it. 

The elderly people who played on the Wii said that the games 

were really good exercise and were fun. There have been no 

studies into the health benefits effects of the Wii for the elderly, 

but it’s definitely a good way of encouraging them to try 

something new and stay physically and mentally active. 

Article written by Aaron Protheroe 

My involvement with youth clubs and youth councils 

began when I took the Duke of Edinburgh award. The hours 

of volunteering that had to be completed were done at 

‘Youthie’, my local youth group in Swaffham. 

Although I finished my D of E award years ago, I’ve 

remained a volunteer at the club and also kept up 

my place on Swaffham Youth Council. Over the years, 

these groups have adapted and changed, resulting in a 

powerhouse of a youth group being formed - the Youth 

Forum! 

It was through this group that I first got involved with 

Breckland Youth Council (BYC). We’re always encouraged 

to take up opportunities when they arise and applying 

to the BYC was one such occasion. The idea that I could 

expand on the work I already did in Swaffham to reach 

a wider area was a great prospect for me and something 

that I feel very lucky to be in the position to do. 

The BYC is full of individuals who each have their own 

personal passions they want to push forward, but the idea 

of teamwork is embedded in everyone and that’s what 

makes the group special. We’re still in the early stages, but 

already have discussed some exciting plans to get stuck 

into. The diversity within the group is really unique and 

we’re all learning to work with different people, take other 

ideas on board and really get to know what other young 

people think within the Breckland area. 

The BYC is definitely not a quiet bunch of people, so you 

will hear alot from us throughout the coming year! 

Sophie Willis, 18 

Dereham Sixth Form 


125 years and 

still going... 

While other brass bands come and go, one 

Norfolk troupe is gearing up to celebrate 

their 125th anniversary. New Buckenham 

Silver Band has a full programme of concerts 

in 2012 including their own 125th 

anniversary celebration on 1 July. 

"It's a huge milestone," said Tommy Winser, 

conductor. "Brass bands are surviving but I 

don’t know any others that have been going as 

With the hose pipe ban in full force, you 

may be wondering how to keep your 

Gladioli glorious or your Rhododendrons 

radiant. Becoming water wise and following 

a few simple steps, will help to reduce your 

water consumption, and will help keep your 

garden glorious too! 

The last 18 months have been the driest in 

over 100 years; rivers, reservoirs and 

groundwater levels are very low; and as we 

move into the even drier spring and summer 

months, there is no sign of the situation 

easing. Take steps today to safeguard water 

supplies for the future! 

long as us. I think the social side to it is very 

important to all our members.” 

The Band formed in 1887 to mark Queen 

Victoria's Golden Jubilee and celebrates its 

125th Anniversary just after Queen Elizabeth 

II Diamond Jubilee this year. It is one of the 

oldest bands in East Anglia and includes 

musicians from the age of 13 right up to 79. 

Changing lifestyles and working patterns 

have meant the number of brass bands in the 

UK has declined from tens of thousands to 

around 700. 

Pauline Bott, Chairwoman says; "One of the 

reasons this band has kept going is that it has 

regular meetings on a Thursday evening in the 

village hall. We are celebrating on Sunday 1st 

July with a meet, greet and eat afternoon then 

a concert at 6.30pm. 

In the home 

• Turn off the tap when cleaning your teeth 

• Wash dishes and vegetables in a bowl, not 

under a running tap 

• Always use your washing machine and 

dishwasher with a full load. If this isn't 

possible, use the half load or economy 

setting 

• Use a standard shower for washing – a five 

minute shower uses 40 litres of water, a 

bath uses 80 litres and a power shower uses 

over 100 litres 

• When buying, choose water efficient 

appliances 

• Dripping taps are a common cause of 

The music will include a piece from every 

decade of the band's existence - so something 

for everyone. Anyone with Band connections 

can come along and join in, bring photos and 

memories and play with us in the concert.” 

Practice nights continue every Thursday 

in New Buckenham Village Hall at 7pm - 8pm 

for beginners and 8pm – 10pm for the band. 

Photo above: The band pictured in the 1890's. 

Photo far left, L-R: Katie Mather, Carl Musk, 

Pauline Bott, David Pugh, Gillian Adcock, 

Karen Beales, Gareth Davies, lovely bride 

Sam Webb, David Gee, Isobel Aves, 

Tommy Winser, David Notley (conductor), 

Phillip Gurney and Richard Stokes. 

It's easy to be water wise 

Take action today – enter 

our water butt promotion 

We are offering 20 residents the chance to 

receive a £10 voucher towards the cost of a 

water butt. All you need to do is tell us one 

of your water saving tips, complete the 

form, and return it to us by the 22 June. The 

first 50 entries drawn will receive a £10 

Myhill voucher to use towards a water butt. 

wasted water, it's easy to fix them quickly 

• Insulate your water pipes to prevent bursts 

and leakages 

In the garden 

• Use a watering can to water your garden 

• Use washing up water or water stored in 

water butts to water the garden 

• Water your garden at dawn or dusk to 

prevent excess evaporation 

• Drought-resistant plants are ideal for dry 

parts of your garden as they'll need less 

watering 

• Wash your car with a bucket and sponge 

instead of with a hosepipe 

Water Butt promotion 

I save water by: ........................................................................................................................................ 

......................................................................................................................................................................... 

........................................................................................... Name: ............................................................. 

Address: ........................................................................................................................................................ 

......................................................................................................................................................................... 

Telephone: ..................................................................... Email: ............................................................... 

Please return to: Sustainable Communities, Breckland Council, Elizabeth House, 

Walpole Loke, Dereham, NR19 1EE 

Are you a winning recycler? 

Do you have to give presentations to 

groups of people? Is it something that 

you feel you would like to improve and 

be more confident about, but not sure 

how? Would you like some free expert 

feedback on your presentation skills? 

The Dereham Articulate Speakers Club 

(a non profit making organisation) is 

offering just this service to businesses, 

organisations and community groups. 

We belong to the world’s foremost 

organisation on this subject and have 

experienced, award winning presenters 

who are eager to share their knowledge. 

We will sit quietly in the audience and 

discreetly take notes about several 

aspects of the presenter’s technique. This 

written feedback will be given to the 

With the Olympics fast approaching, 

sports men and women are preparing 

to do their best and win one of the 

prestigious gold medals. 

During the two weeks of the Olympic 

games, we will be looking for winning 

recycling residents. Black bins will be 

selected at random, and if they have the 

correct recyclable items in the owner will 

be rewarded with a medal, which they 

can exchange for Parkwood Leisure 

vouchers. 

Use your black bin to recycle as 

much of the 5 different materials 

as possible; paper, cardboard, food 

and drink cans, plastic bottles and 

aerosol cans. 

For more information call 01362 

656870, or email contactus@ 

breckland.gov.uk. 

Spring Bank Holiday/ 

Diamond Jubilee Holiday 

NORMAL 

COLLECTION 

REVISED 

COLLECTION 

Mon 4th June Wed 6th June 

Tues 5th June Thur 7th June 

Wed 6th June Fri 8th June 

Thur 7th June Sat 9th June 

Fri 8th June Mon 11th June 

Mon 11th June Tues 12th June 

Tues 12th June Wed 13th June 

Wed 13th June Thur 14th June 

Thur 14th June Fri 15th June 

Fri 15th June Sat 16th June 

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WIN! 

Parkwood 

Leisure Centre 

vouchers 

Speak up and 

speak out! 

presenter at the end of the meeting and 

discussed if requested. If you would like to 

see what we do as club to help people 

improve their presentation skills, why not 

come as our guest at the Jubilee Suite, 

The Guildhall, St Withburga Lane, 

Dereham. 

We meet on alternate Monday evenings 

from 7:30pm to 9:30pm and there is 

absolutely no obligation, we would be 

delighted to have you in the audience! 

We can also provide speakers for your 

events on a variety of subjects. 

If you would like to know more and 

our meeting dates, please contact 

Julian Hammond on Dereham 

01362 696661 or 07899 751528 

or e-mail julian@tipsfgm.co.uk

What’s on in Breckland 

Friday 1 – Sunday 10 June 

SWAFFHAM CYCLING & WALKING FESTIVAL 

Including ‘Bike and Walk’ to School Day, 

cycling freebies, road safety competition for 

children, walking information and guides, 

Diamond Jubilee Picnic and games, including 

the first Balance Bikes World Championships. 

A full programme is available from Swaffham 

Community Centre. 

Saturday 2 June, 9.30am - 2pm 

CRAFT MARKET 

Queens Hall, Watton. Various stalls selling 

quality hand made items by local crafts 

people including cards, jewellery, textiles and 

more. Free admission. Refreshments available. 

In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. For 

information contact 07776 364456 or 

wheelerevents@aol.com. 

Sunday 3 June, 10am - 5pm 

THE FABuLOuS FIFTIES 

Gressenhall Museum. Delve into Norfolk’s 

amazing past with local history experts and 

enthusiasts from around the county. Try the 

fashions of the period, tap your feet to the 

music and learn the latest dance moves. For 

information www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk 

email gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk 

or telephone 01362 860563. 

Sunday 10 June, 12 - 4pm 

DOGS TRuST SNETTERTON OPEN DAY 

& FuN DOG SHOW 

Loads of fun for all the family - two and 

four-legged members alike! 


MILITARIA FAIR 

Thetford Leisure Centre. For further 

information see www.norfolkfairs.com. 

Saturday, 16 June, 7.30pm 

SuMMER CONCERT 

St John the Evangelist Church, Rushford, near 

Thetford. Featuring internationally-renowned 

American singing duo, The Flynn Brothers, 

and popular local singing group, Glebe Voices. 

The concert is in aid of the fabric of the 

ancient thatched church. Tickets cost £10, 

including small eats in the interval, can be 

booked by calling Anne on 01842 753634 

or Sue on 01842 754774. 

Sunday 17 June - 10am to 5pm 

FATHER’S DAY. Gressenhall Museum 

Calling all dads! ‘Planes, Trains and 

Automobiles’ come to Gressenhall – 

discover boys’ toys both big and small. 

Meet Meccano and model making 

enthusiasts and see the museum's Victorian 

steam driven engines in action. Get creative 

in Art Attack! For information www. 

museums.norfolk.gov.uk email gressenhall. 

museum@norfolk.gov.uk or telephone 

01362 860563. 

Wednesday 20 June, 7.30pm 

THE FRIENDLY INVASION - DECEMBER 

1941 BY LIBBY MORGAN. 

This meeting will also look at American 

resources that are available to family 

historians. Trinity Church Hall in Theatre 

Street, Dereham NR19 2EP. The Mid Norfolk 

Family History Society meets each month 

and all are welcome. 

Friday 22 June, 2pm - 4.30pm 

SuMMER FAIR 

Swanton Morley VC Primary School. Stalls, 

raffle, games and more. Join in the fun! 

Saturday 23 June, 1pm 

VILLAGE FETE 

Great Cressingham. Family fun day out! 

Saturday 23 June, 7pm – 9.30pm 

THE FLuTES OF LOVE 

St. Mary the Virgin Church, Banham 

The nationally renowned Early Music 

Ensemble – MEAN TIME. Music for voice, 

recorder and harpsichord. Tickets £10 to 

include a glass of Pimms or non-alcoholic 

fruit punch. In aid of Church restoration 

Contact Queda 01953 888 590 or Phil 

01953 888 333. 

Sunday 24 June, 11am – 5pm 

THETFORD OPEN GARDENS 

Includes Croxton village, programme £5, all 

proceeds in aid of St Nicholas Hospice and 

available from Ancient House Museum, 

Thetford Tourist Office, Hospice shop and 

Thetford Garden Centre. 

Sunday 1 July, 2pm - 5pm 

COME TO KILVERSTONE HALL FOR TEA! 

By kind permission of Lord and Lady Fisher 

the walled garden at Kilverstone Hall will be 

For even more events in the Breckland area, 

visit our website www.breckland.gov.uk 

Please check details with event organisers 

before turning up in case of changes after 

going to print. We hope you have a great day! 

open to visitors in aid of St Nicholas hospice. 

Kilverstone church will also be open. Entrance 

to the garden, £3.50. 

Saturday 7 July, 9.30am - 2pm 

CRAFT MARKET 

Queens Hall, Watton. There are various stalls 

selling quality hand made items by local 

crafts people including cards, jewellery, 

textiles and more. Free admission. In aid of 

Macmillan Cancer Support. Refreshments 

available. For information contact 07776 

364456 or wheelerevents@aol.com. 

Sunday 8 July 

THETFORD LEISuRE CENTRE 

ANTIQuE FAIR 

For information see www.norfolkfairs.com. 

Wednesday 18 July, 7.30pm 

REBELS, ROGuES, CRIME & PuNISHMENT 

BY BRIAN JONES. 

Perhaps find out about your family skeletons 

by coming along to hear Brian! Trinity Church 

Hall in Theatre Street, Dereham NR19 2EP 

The Mid Norfolk Family History Society 

meets each month and all are welcome. 

Friday 20 – Sunday 22 July 

TuDDENHAM LODGE ANNuAL 

FuNDRAISING EVENT combined with a 

beer and live music festival. Charity auction 

for Priscilla Bacon Lodge Support Group to be 

held on Saturday 21st July. Join us for a music 

filled weekend with local ales and ciders, it’s 

free entry and only with your help and 

support we can make this our best 

fundraising event to date. 

Tuesday 14 August 9.30am - 3.45pm 

Wednesday 15 August 1.30pm - 7.45pm 

SINGING THE uPS AND THE DOWNS 

Thetford Voices sixth Holiday Singing 

Workshop for 6-16 year olds. Thetford 

Grammar School, Bridge Street, Thetford. 

Songs in a variety of moods and styles to 

learn and perform in closing concert. £7 (£4 

for one day). Full details John Weeks 01842 

820060, email thetfordvoices@gmail.com

May/June 2012 - Breckland Council

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