7/23/2019 Marsham Village News (39th Edition) http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/marsham-village-news-39th-edition 1/8 Marsham Village News 39th Edition December 2015 The deadline for the next edition is Monday 18 th January 2016. Any articles, letters or adverts should be sent to [email protected]or, if anything needs typing, to Linda and Eric at 3 Cranes Lane. Please note that this edition will be the last one before February.A reminder that you can view the Newsletter online at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marsham- Village-News/521859914553706 or by Googling ‘Marsham Village News’ and follow the link to our Facebook page. to all our readers from the editorial team of Hazel, Jennie, Linda, Polly, Phil and Adrian A belated thank you to those people who took part in our online survey a few months ago. If you remember we were trying to find out how many people would be happy to read their copy of the newsletter online, rather than receiving a paper copy. As we secured continued funding for the newsletter we don’t need to take it any further for the moment but it is undoubtedly something we will consider in the future. Part of the survey had asked people for ways in which we could improve the newsletter and it would be interesting to hear other people’s views. If you have any ideas on how we can improve the Newsletter please let us know, either by e mail ([email protected] ), telephone (734488) or by delivering to 12 Old Norwich Road. Please take a few moments to let us know what you think.
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The deadline for the next edition is Monday 18th January 2016. Any articles, letters or adverts should
be sent to [email protected] or, if anything needs typing, to Linda and Eric at 3 Cranes Lane.
Please note that this edition will be the last one before February.
A reminder that you can view the Newsletter online at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marsham-
Village-News/521859914553706 or by Googling ‘Marsham Village News’ and follow the link to our
Facebook page.
to all our readersfrom the editorial team of Hazel, Jennie, Linda, Polly, Phil and Adrian
A belated thank you to those people who took part in our online survey a few months ago. If you
remember we were trying to find out how many people would be happy to read their copy of the
newsletter online, rather than receiving a paper copy. As we secured continued funding for the
newsletter we don’t need to take it any further for the moment but it is undoubtedly something we
will consider in the future.
Part of the survey had asked people for ways in which we could improve the newsletter and it would
be interesting to hear other people’s views. If you have any ideas on how we can improve the
Newsletter please let us know, either by e mail ([email protected] ), telephone (734488) orby delivering to 12 Old Norwich Road. Please take a few moments to let us know what you think.
The letters in this section are published unedited and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
editing committee. We see the Village Newsletter as a channel for people in the village to air their
views – positive and negative.
Marsham Parish Council News
The last meeting of the Parish Council took place on Monday 9th November, where it was revealed
that the Summer Show had raised £6000 to be given to various charities such as the East Anglian Air
Ambulance, Holding Hands with Courageous Children, Marsham Parish Church, and Buxton Scouts
amongst others. It was recognised by the Parish Council and others present that this was a fantastic
achievement.
Maintenance around the village had been completed such as trees trimmed on the A140 to allow
easier exit from Fengate, reflective posts have been put into the grass triangle at the top of the High
Street and rubbish had been cleared from various places around the village where it had been
dumped. It was reported that there had been increase around the Village of dog fouling. Parishionerswere asked to consider others in the Village and to make sure that dog mess was cleared and put in
the appropriate bins. The Council do have the power to prosecute if the offenders are caught. Thanks
to everyone for their cooperation.
The County Councillor reported that there had been an extraordinary Council meeting to agree the
funding for the Northern Distributor Route, and the budget savings proposals had been released for
public consultation. Parishioners were encouraged to express their views on the proposals by using
the Norfolk County Council website www.norfolk.gov.uk
Nicola LeDain, Clerk to Parish Council, 07855947797, [email protected]
Part of looking up in Marsham has - for hundreds of years -
been symbolically expressed and helped by Marsham`s
amazing church tower - significant even by Norfolkstandards. The tower now needs our help. And so
"Upwards for Marsham" is our name for the cooperation of
the church, school and village to help strengthen both local
spirits and ancient structures, very much including the
church tower which badly needs attention.
The work to repair the tower and porch will cost in the
region of £320,000. We have just applied for a Heritage
Lottery Grant which could bring up to £250,000. As part of
the work we also hope to install a water supply to the
Church. At the moment water has to be carried to the Church in lots of containers- not aneasy task for the Church Wardens. Once this is installed we can then explore the possibility
of a permanent disabled toilet in the Church-currently we only have a portable toilet - and
also installing a new kitchen so that the Church can be become a venue for many more
community events.
In due course we will be asking people about what sort of fundraising may help - but
meanwhile we are looking at the possibility of doing more together in enjoying our church
for wider village events - such as possible...
* Easter Craft Fayre – Easter Monday
* Summer music concert* Talent show
* Flower festival
* Quiz
More information around the village from Jean George, Brenda Warman, Nicola Hibberd or
Ray Bourn or phone Revd Fergus on 01603 279 630.
We would appreciate your ideas and/or your comments on the ones above.
Prayers and best
Revd Fergus
An update on the Starting Handle Club Summer Show
Following a committee meeting of the Starting Handle Club it has been decided to donate the
following amounts to local charities and organisations –
East Anglian Air Ambulance £2500
Holding Hands with Courageous Children £ 1500
Buxton Sea Scouts £500
Stroke Club, Beccles £300
Marsham Parish Church £300
Marsham Primary School £300
Marsham Pre-school Tots £300MACAW Club £300
Total of £6000
Cheques will be presented at the Starting Handle Club meeting at Bawburgh Village on the 2nd of
Twenty members of Erpingham with Thwaite WI joined us at Marsham for our annual
joint meeting in October. Rachel Duffield came to entertain us; she is a historian
working at Gressenhall Rural Life Museum and is an experienced costumier and actor
as well as an educator in the Museum Service. Rachel arrived in costume dressed as
famous Marie Lloyd, “Queen of the Music Halls” in late Victorian and early Edwardian
times. She told us about Marie’s life on and off the stage and sang some of her well
known songs – “The Boy I Love is up in the Gallery”, “Oh! Mr Porter”, “A Little of
What You Fancy” and the like. Marie Lloyd appeared at The Hippodrome in Norwich
in 1913.
In December we will be having our Christmas Supper meeting at the BanninghamCrown. Our first meeting of 2016 will be on Wednesday 27th January at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall when we hope we will be able to welcome some new members so that we
can ensure the continuation of Marsham WI as we head towards our 100 th Birthday in
2019. Perhaps you have some ideas for activities we could add to our programme, we
are always open to suggestions, so if you are a woman interested in joining us pleasecome along. Best wishes for a healthy and peaceful festive season.