Link magazine, Spring 2008 [PDF, 4,450k] - South Norfolk Council

18Tourism, Heritage, Enterprise and Culture‘Dare toDream’ -Goldie Sayersstars atinspirationalawards nightUK javelin record holderGoldie Sayers was theguest star when shejoined young sports starsfrom across the district for theannual South Norfolk Community Sport AchieverAwards. And one of many inspiring pieces of advice sheoffered was “dare to dream”.The Awards ceremony in March at the De Vere DunstonHall Hotel involved 56 youngsters aged between 9 and 18,their parents and friends. Some youngsters are already onOlympic training programmes for London 2012.Goldie Sayers presented cheques, certificates and goodiebags at the prestigious event, which is fast becoming afixture in the county sports calendar.Stop press! As the Link went to print Goldie qualifiedfor the Olympics in Beijing this summer. Well done Goldie!Photography by Simon Buck.Swingin’ inChet ValleyThe Chet Valley Festival on 27October 2007 set toes tapping,hips swinging – people of allages enjoyed themselves in afun packed celebration of theRoaring Forties.The Festival Finale began onthe Saturday afternoon with acraft fair at The Hollies, plusentertainment and refreshmentson Church Plain.The Grand Parade leftChedgrave at 6pm withperformances, displays andmusic to celebrate the decadewhen Be-bop, Rock and Rolland Rhythm and Blues began.The night was danced away onChurch Plain to a host of fortiestunes from jazz and blues to theunforgettable sounds of GlennMiller and the wartime melodiesof Vera Lynn.Holiday Activities are tops for South Norfolk childrenSince Easter 2007 to the February 2008 Half Term, we have seen attendancesgrow to a total figure of 3,649. Activities are varied and the focus is on fun and physical exercise. Take a look at www.south-norfolk.gov.uk for what’s on offer.Countryside and HeritageAs part of the Chet Valley Festival 2007‘The Roaring Forties’ South NorfolkCouncil funded a Teddy Bear ParachuteWorkshop – this was another greatsuccess with around 40 participants.Gymnast Juniors!Valentine Sweet treats!Our Countryside Rangers held a ‘Tracksand Trails’ event at Frenze Beck, andmore events for this site are takingplace throughout 2008 – watch out fornews on these to come.Halloween Horrors!Your council worked in partnership with Whitlingham CountryPark for their Halloween event on 28 October at the CountryPark with nearly 40 people attending.