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BODHAM VILLAGE NEWS
Sponsored by Bodham Parish Council and other Village
Organisations
May 2022
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Parish Council |
Chairman - Pat Cubitt [712611] Vice Chairman - Callum Ringer
[07824 381519 or 588486, Peter Bedell - [588743] Fred Cable -
[588887] Len Perrott - [588815], Justin
Turvey - [588179] Roger Ward - [588627]
Clerk to the Council: John Stibbons [577397]
To email the Clerk:
Bodhampc@gmail.com
District Councillor: Pierre Butikofer [Pierre
Butikofer@northnorfolk.gov.uk] |
Bodham Parish Council |
Annual Parish Meeting/Annual Parish Council Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting is on Monday 9th May at 7.00pm in the Village Hall.
[please note the earlier start time]. This is your meeting and is an opportunity
for all
members of the public to raise any issues they may have. Village groups and
organisations are invited and encouraged to give their annual report. This
meeting is
followed by the Annual Parish Council. All are welcome to attend.
• Allotments. The Parish Council still has 2 vacant allotments available. Please
contact the Clerk John Stibbons - 01263 577397 if you are interested.
• Bodham Playing Field - Installation of Defibrillator. Following a
successful fund raising campaign and donations from a number of organisations
there is a welcome addition to the facilities available at Bodham Playing Field.
The provision ot this vital piece of equipment has been possible through
donations from Bodham Playing Fields Committee, Cromer Youth and the
players families of East Coast Warriors. A number of local businesses who have
also contributed through purchasing and sponsorship of advertising banners.
These
include Scissor Hands, Ellie's Ice Cream, Buck Builders, Billy Borretts
Services, North Norfolk Cars , Dream Nails - Holt, and The King's Head - Holt.
The defibrillator has
been fitted by Competitive Electrical Works. A driving force leading this
project is Emma Gosling of East Coast Warriors who has been 'blown away by the
kindness
and support of our club and the wider community to provide this facility
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If there is enough interest, there could be an opportunity to offer
training in the use of the defibrillator.
Please contact the Editor for further details. |
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Bodham and West Beckham - Queen's Jubilee Celebrations |
Thursday 2nd June The Village Hall
will be open from 9.30 for 'Trooping the Colour' which will be
shown in the Village Hall.
Friday 3rd June - There will be a screening of the 'The Service
of Thanksgiving' from St Paul's Cathedral in the Village Hall.
Saturday 4th June - If there is enough interest 'The Party at
the Palace' will be screened in the evening in the Village Hall.
On Sunday 5th June - There will be a joint Bodham and Beckham
Church Service in the Village Hall at 9.45 am.
On Sunday 5th June - The Red Hart are putting up a marquee in
the gardens of the pub and are providing a buffet and light
music.
It is likely The Village Hall will be open to provide opportunity for
all who would like to follow any celebrations that will be
screened by the BBC.
Precise timings of these televised events will be published on
The Bodham and Beckham Facebook Pages and in the June edition of
the Bodham Village News
The Mayfly
1. I am a Mayfly,
Alive for one day fly,
And I must not linger
There's so much to do,
I have to watch out
For those huge leaping trout,
Who would eat me for dinner
Before I am through. |
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3. I am a Mayfly,
A jolly hooray fly,
I've fulfilled my purpose
And now I must die.
There's nothing to stay for,
No need for a day more.
I'm just thankful for having
My day in the sky.
T.J LInford |
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2. I am a Mayfly,
A King for a day fly,
And I must find a mate
Somewhere up there in the throng.
I need to fly high,
Reach for the sky,
And I hope that I'm lucky
I haven't got long. |
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Bodham and Beckham Film Club
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On Wednesday 11th May at 7.00 pm -
I Want To Be in America 'West Side Story" 2021 [12] Speilberg's
2021 West Side Story features a new cast including Ansel Elgort,
Rachel Zegler and Corey Stoll but the 1961 film's Rita Moreno
returns. An adaptation of the 1957 musical, the film tells the
tale of forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the
Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different backgrounds.
Review Note: Best musical of all time?
On Wednesday 25th May at 7.00 pm - One of the best documentaries you'll
ever see. An incredible story brilliantly told 'The Rescue'
chronicles the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 Thai boys and their
soccer coach, trapped deep insided a flooded cave. 2021 [12]
Review Note: Essential viewing |
Bodham and Beckham Village Hall
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Committee
Pam Baker - Chair [588740], Harry Bruford - Vice Chair [588122],
Ann Digby - Secretary [588409], Peter Alexander - Treasurer,
Brenda Alexander[588126], Derek Sayer [588266], Peter Bedell,
Jackie Bedell [588743] Helen Bruford, Anthea Sweeney, Julia
Dovey and Tracy Toyn
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All Saints Church

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Bodham - All Saints Church
The following services will take place in May.
- Sunday 1st May - 9.15 am - Holy Communion
- Sunday 8th May - 9.15 am - Holy Communion
- Sunday 15th May - 9.45 - Sunday Worship in the Village Hall
Our church will be open each Saturday and Sunday,
9.00 am - 4.00 pm for visitors or private prayer.
It would be lovely to see more people attending our services. Do come and
support us. You'll find us to be very friendly and welcoming. |
Bodham and Beckham Horticultural Show Saturday 23rd July 2022. |
We are delighted that this event is going to take place on Saturday 23rd July
2022 at Bodham and Beckham Village Hall. Here are some important timings.
Entries accepted on show day from 8.00 - 11.15 am
Open for viewing from 2.15 until 3.20 pm
There will be a raffle and refreshments will be available.
The schedules will be delivered with the June edition of the Link Up and the
Bodham Village News. The Show is open to all so if anyone requires additional
schedules for family or friends , who don't live in Bodham or Beckham please
contact us on:
Telephone: 01263 588235 or Email:
aprince@btconnect.com - Shirley and Alan Prince |
Bodham Playing Field
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Committee Michael Sayer -
Chair [588228],
Harry Bruford - Vice Chair [588122],
Ann Digby - Secretary [588409],
Peter Bedell - Treasurer [588743],
Fred Cable, [588887] Derek Sayer [588266], Mary Sayer, Emma
Gosling, [East Coast Warriors] and David Wiltshire [Cromer Youth
Old Boy]
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Bodham Craft Club
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Don't forget Crafters.... The
Bodham Craft Club will meet again in the Village Hall on
Wednesday 11th May and Wednesday 25th May at 2.00 pm. The cost
is £2 per meeting to include refreshments. Bring any crafts that
you are interested in and socialise with like-minded people.
Come along and and see if it's the sort of thing for you or
contact Helen on 588122 for more information. |
Good Neighbour Scheme
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Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Mel if you need help.
Mel's contact
details are 01263 588840 or
melclarke58@gmail.com |
The Award Winning Red Hart

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Monday and Tuesday - 3.00 - 10.00
Wednesday - Saturday - 12.00 - 10.00
Sunday - 12.00 - 7.00
'Food Options - Eat in or Takeway'
Fish and Chips - Available every Friday - Booking Essential
A choice of fish dishes with vegetarian and gluten free options.
Sunday Roast - A choice of two meats and a vegetarian option.
Booking Essential
Events in May
Bingo - Sunday 29th May - Doors Open - 7.00 pm Eyes Down 7.30 pm
Donations of Raffle Prizes are Welcome
Keep up to date with all our latest news by following us on
social media.
Facebook - Red Hart Bodham Twitter - @Red Hart |
Bingo at The Red Hart
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Fundraising for the
Community Shop
There was a full house present in The Red Hart for this first
Bingo Night. The proceeds of these evenings are going to bolster
the funds for our Community Shop Project. Thanks to all those
who attended and helped create a fun atmosphere and made the
evening so enjoyable.
Just in case you missed it the
next Bingo Night will be on Sunday 29th May. |
The Michael Sayer Quiz
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1. Who wrote the Lord of the Rings trilogy?
2. What is the highest British Bravery Award?
3. What type of creature is a Scottish Argus?
4. What do British stamps not have on them that most other countries stamps have
on them?
5. Who became host of Ready Steady Cook after Fern Britton?
6. Who played Norma in TV's Royle Family?
7. Al Nippon Airways are from which country?
8. The song 'Tears' was a hit in 1966 for which comedian?
9. What was the name of Postman Pat's cat?
10. What is Tacophobia the fear of?
April Answers:
1. Swift 2. Uruguay 3. Alderney 4. Dino 5. Nashville
6. Switzerland 7. Albania 8. Ginger Wine 9. Butter Bean 10. Both boats sank. |
Garden Opening - Walnut Farm Bodham |
A
Date for your Diary
This will take place on Sunday 19th June - 11.00 - 4.00 pm.
More details will be featured in the June edition of the Village News.
Rosemary Banks under the guidance and advice of her late Mother is opening her
garden to the public and any donations made will be shared between the Village
and in aid of Ukraine. I understand there will be
tea and cake and the garden sounds pretty special too. |
North Norfolk Studios - Open 2022 |
There
will be again an opportunity to follow a trail of a number of artists as they
exhibit and share their work in their studios. Last year this publication
promoted the work of Joannie Sandford Cook. Joannie's studio can be found at
Sunset Cottage, Sheringham Road for the weekend of 28th and 29th May and the
following weekend during the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations from Thursday 2nd to
Sunday 5th June from 10.00 - 5.00 pm. Please find more information at the
co-operatives website:northnorfolkstudios.co.uk
Left - Watercolour
Wells Quay - Looking towards the fishing huts.
Joannie Sandford-Cook |
The Bodham and Beckham BYO Quiz
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The BYO [Bring your own drinks and nibbles] Quiz takes place in the Village Hall
at 7.30 pm on Friday 6th May.
Doors open at 7.00 pm. Table of four £3.00 per entrant.
Please come along and join in the banter. The proceeds of the evening go towards
the upkeep of the Village Hall. For a table please contact
Harry Bruford on 01263 588122 or email on
hbruford@aol.com |
Bodham and Beckham Community Shop Project
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For latest news contact
Callum Ringer [Chair] [callumringer@yahoo.co.uk
or [07824 381519] |
Mobile Library Service
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Mobile Library Service - Bodham Visit
The Mobile Library Van will stop outside 8 Roseacre on Thursdays. The next visit
will take place on Thursday 5th May at 2.30 - 2.40 |
Dog Fouling
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Two bins are provided for the disposal of dog waste, please
do not throw your plastic bags in the hedgerow use the bins
provided.
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Recycling

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Please remember our new bin which
can be used for Clothes and Shoes.
This is located next to the Bottle and Paper Banks. Please bag
your items.
Please use it for clothing, handbags, belts and shoes.
Please do not use it for soiled rags, carpet, rugs, blankets,
towels, sheets, glass, metal, paper and rubbish. If the bin is
full please do not leave recyling items next to it.
Items taken to the Recycling Site in the village benefit the
Parish through credits from the |
Mobile Post Office
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Please remember the regular weekly
visits from the Post Office van to Bodham and Beckham Village
Hall.
This service is available every Tuesday from 12.30pm - 2.30pm
in the Village Hall Car Park. |
Citizen's Advice Bureau - Holt Office
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The Holt office of Norfolk
Citizens Advice are now offering a limited service on Tuesday
and Fridays.
They are inviting clients to leave their details at the
office, Kerridge Way, Holt, N25 6DN for a call-back when they
will be interviewed over the telephone. Where this isn't
possible they will try their best to arrange a face to face
appointment.
Adviceline 03444 111444 or Email advice www.ncab.org.uk |
Miss Kay’s Bookstore
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Miss Kay’s Book Club

For 2022, I am keeping it nice and simple!
For May our book will be ‘My Secret Lies With You' by
Faye Bird
Book Club Price: £8.00 (£11 inc Postage)
Book Club meeting 23rd May 10.00am at The Treehouse
Please contact Kerri via email at
info@miss-kay.co.uk or via
mobile on 07584250841 for more information or to book your
place.
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Tel – 01263 588840 /
07584 250 841 Email – info@miss-kay.co.uk
Website -
org.usbornebooksathome.co.uk/misskaysbookstore/
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Your Comments and Contributions to this publication would be welcome, please
send to.....
Roger Ward, Holly House, Cromer Road, Bodham, Norfolk NR25 6QG
01263 588627 or 07762 597806
e-mail -
rogerward2@btinternet.com
Views expressed are not necessarily the views of the editorial staff or the
Parish Council.