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Parish Council |
The next meeting open to residents of the Bodham Parish Council
will take place on Monday 12th May at 7.30pm.
Bodham Parish Council has allotments available for the coming
year. Please contact the parish clerk if you are interested.
There is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you are
interested in joining then please contact the parish clerk - Dan
Futter - bodhampc@gmail.com
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Ann Digby |
Ann Digby will not necessarily thank me for including this appreciation of her
many years of service in distributing the Bodham Village News to the delivery
team.
However, thank you Ann, you have been a star.
Her local knowledge is second to none. Thank you and best wishes.
It would be also appropriate to send thanks to those people who deliver the
Bodham Village News. |
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V.E Day - 8th May 2025 |
We are planning to commemorate this very important event. We have some ideas
which are being discussed with a number of willing and interested villagers. We
will let you know when we have finalised them. We will post details on the usual
social media groups and in the May edition of the Bodham Village News. If you
are interested in helping then please contact the editor whose details can be
found on bottom of the back page of the Bodham Village News. |
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Community News |
Bodham Parish Council Chairman going the extra mile (26 extra miles in fact!)
for Bodham Playing Field.
Bodham Parish Council chairman Callum Ringer is going the extra
mile—literally—by running the Norfolk Marathon on 13th April to raise funds for
Bodham Playing Field.
Residents may have seen Callum training around the village in recent months,
clocking up the miles in preparation for the big day. His goal is to raise funds
for much-needed equipment upgrades at the playing field, which is entirely
reliant on fundraising to continue providing a space for families, sports teams,
and community events.
Supporters can sponsor him by scanning the QR code or the link provided, and
every £5 donated will enter them into a prize draw. Or you can drop sponsorship
to 7 Hart Lane, or to the Playing Field Bazaar in the village hall on 12th
April.
https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/callums-y3p-challenge
Callum says: “The playing field is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers
who work tirelessly to keep it going and improve it for everyone. Every pound
raised will help them achieve even more, whether that’s upgrading equipment,
maintaining the space, or making it more accessible for the whole community.” |
Bodham - All Saints Church
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Wednesday 2nd April 2.00pm Holy Communion at Bodham
Sunday 6th April at 4.00 pm Afternoon Praise at Bodham Church
Sunday 20th April at 9.00 am - Easter Day Service at West Beckham Church
Holy Week - Please see separate sheet on noticeboard in the Church porch for
services
Bodham and All Saints Church Electoral Roll:
This year all electoral rolls for our churches are cleared and started afresh.
If you wish to be added to a new electoral roll, please pick up a form in church
or contact Fiona on 07743 032639 or
fionamward@btinternet.com before 8th April. The electoral role is for anyone
who lives in the parish, who attends the church and is baptised. It is a list of
people who support our church who are then able to help elect our PCC members
should they wish to.
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Bodham Playing Field
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Dates for Your Diary
The Bodham Bazaars
Bodham & Beckham Village Hall
from 10am until 1pm
Saturday 12th April with Sunshine Band providing live music.
Saturday 10th May
With Sheringham Ukulele Players providing live
music
Saturday 11th October
With Sheringham Ukulele Players providing live
music
Saturday 8th November
With Sheringham Ukulele Players providing live
music
Saturday 6th December With
Sheringham Ukulele Players providing live music
The Mind, Body & Spirity Fayres
Bodham & Beckham Village Hall
6pm until 9pm
Friday 11th April
Friday 9th May
Friday 6th June
Friday 11th July
Friday 8th August
Friday 10th October
Friday 7th November
Saturday 5th December
Special Events
Thursday 17th Aril Drumming Circle - tickets £10
Saturday 10th May Evening of Mediumship with Jenny and Paula
Tuesday 1st July
Evening of Mediumship with Lakota Sands
Tuesday18th November
Evening of Mediumship with Lakota Sands
The Bodham Car Boot Sales
Bodham Playing Field
10am until 2pm
Every Sunday
From 1st June until 7th September
1940’s Weekend Car Parking & Café Facilities
On the Playing Field
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September
The Bodham Playing Field Yard Sale
We are looking to hold another Yard Sale this year, at the moment the suggested
date is 1st June to coincide with our first Car Boot Sunday.
If you are interested in taking part, this year the cost
per yard will be £5 to cover printing costs.
If there is enough interest and if we can get some help with Car Parking, this
will go ahead. Please email
secretary@bodhamvillage.co.uk |
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Reiki
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Do you want to feel calm, relaxed and connected?
Maybe you should try Reiki?
Reiki is a safe and non-invasive energy healing modality linked to a wide
range of physical and emotional health benefits.
Taster sessions with Kerri Clarke are available at the monthly Mind, Body and
Spirity Fayre at Bodham Village Hall for just £5.
Why not come along to the next event on the 7th February and find out more?
Alternatively, contact me for more details;
magpiesnest2025@outlook.com
07584250841 |
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Chestnut Farm Open Gardens |
We would like to thank everyone who came and supported our fund-raising at
Chestnut Farm on Sunday 23rd March. It was a lovely day and we all enjoyed the
beautiful and the refreshments in the warm sunshine. We raised over £700 for the
church. So many thanks to Judy and John for opening their incredible garden and
to all our wonderful helpers and visitors.
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Events in Bodham and Beckham Village Hall
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Your Eco-friendly solar powered village hall hosts lots of regular activities
and we are always looking to add to the current offerings; so, if you would like
to start a new interest group, book a children’s party or maybe need a venue for
a meeting please get in touch. For villagers the rate is only £9 per hour so why
wouldn’t you choose Bodham and Beckham Village Hall for your event?
Facebook: Bodham & Beckham Village Hall
email:
bodhambeckham.villagehall@gmail.com.
Website
https://sites.google.com/view/bodhambeckhamvillagehall.
Please note change of date A.G.M - 7th April 2025 7.00 pm
If you want to know more about your Village Hall, please come along to our
Annual General Meeting. Everyone is welcome, so if you would like to know more
about how we operate, our future plans, or maybe have some ideas for new events,
please come along to this friendly open meeting and have a chat with us.
If you would like to get more involved in Bodham and Beckham Village Life and
join the the Village Hall Committee, please contact the Chair, Pat Spurgeon on
07958 755270. This is a very rewarding committee to be a part of and we are
always on the lookout for new members who can help with the workload of this
busy charitable group. |
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Bodham and Beckham Village Hall Tuesday Afternoon Matinee
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On the 3rd Tuesday of the month 2.30-5.00 pm.
Thanks to Roger Ward and his Bingo Nights at The Red Hart, this
event is donation free for this month. Come and socialise, watch
a movie in a warm and friendly environment. A Cup of tea or
coffee & a biscuit 50p. For further information see the Village
Hall noticeboard or email us.
The next event is Tuesday 15th April and the film is Juror 2
Everyone welcome.
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Village Craft Club
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On alternate Wednesdays 2.00 - 4.00 pm. Bring any craft of your choosing and
join in the conversation. £3.00 per meeting. Refreshments served. Just turn up
or contact Helen Bruford on 01263 588122 or email
helenbruford@aol.com for more
information.
Our next meetings are Wednesday 9th and 23rd April.
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Community cafe
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On the last Saturday of the month 10am -12.00pm.
Come along on Saturday 26th April. Join us for a hot drink,
something to eat and a chat the old fashioned way face to face,
with your fellow villagers.
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Food for Thought Quiz Night |
On Friday 25th April. Engage brain cells at 7.30 pm. Another night of fiendish
questions from your quiz-master Patrick Spurgeon. A good fun night for teams of
four with a hot meal as well. To book a table with or without food call 07958
755270 our use the the email address above. Limited tables available. |
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North Norfolk Photographic Society
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Like photography? Come along and join this award - winning group of local
photographers on Wednesday 2nd and 16th April in Bodham Village Hall.
Further details can be found on nnps.uk. North Norfolk Photographic Society Our
next meeting is a talk by professional photographer Justin Minns who will be
showing us some of his wonderful landscapes in his talk called "A Year on the
Coast". Justin has written two books about photographing in East Anglia and has
become well known for his atmospheric images of this part of the world. Non
members are invited to attend at a cost of £5, pay at the door by card/contactless.
The talk starts at 7.30 p..m. on Wednesday 2nd April.
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The ‘Award Winning’ Red Hart
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At The Red Hart……
Opening Times are
Monday and Tuesday from 3.00 pm
No food on Mondays and Tuesdays
From Wednesday to Saturday from 11.30 am to 11.00 pm
Sunday 11.30am - 9.00 pm
From Wednesday to Saturday, join us for lunch from 12.00 pm to
2.30 pm and for dinner from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm.
Don’t forget on Fridays 5.00 - 7.00 pm we are serving
Takeaway Fish and Chips or Scampi and Chips.
On Sundays, our doors are open from 12.00 am to 4.00 pm for our
famous roasts.
Here are some dates for your diary……..
• Quiz Night - Tuesday 1st April at 7.30 pm
• Open Mic - Tuesday 8th April at 7.30 pm
• ‘Bingo’ on Tuesday 15th April - Eyes Down at 7.30 pm
• Meal and Medium Night - Tuesday 22nd April
• Karaoke Party - Saturday 26th April at 8.30 |
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The Michael Sayer Quiz
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1. Which animal has the longest tongue?
2. What is Feta cheese made from?
3. Which West Indian cricketer was knighted in 1995?
4. What did the superstitious Bjorn Borg not do during Wimbledon?
5. Which is the most northerly city in England?
6.Which country was once known as Cathy?
7.Which Saints day is on the 25th of October?
8. Which ex Beatle recorded Ding Dong Ding Dong?
9. In which sport do you perform a Christiania?
10. Which sport involves pikes, tucks and twists?
Answers for March - 1. Coventry. 2. Tibet. 3. Fort William. 4. Glasgow. 5.
Cucumber. 6. Green. 7. Hurling. 8.Princess Anne. 9. Sago. 10. 10080.
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Mobile Library Service
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The Mobile Library Van will stop outside 8 Roseacre on a
Thursday once a month.
The next visit to the village will be Thursday 17th April at
11.50 pm - 12.05 pm. |
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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 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm in the Village
Hall Car Park.
Please note the changed timings. |
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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, please use the bins
provided.
Please also remember that dogs are Not Allowed on the Playing
Field at any time unless they are service dogs.
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We have three recycling bins located opposite The Red Hart.
It is possible to recycle clothes, glass and paper in these
bins.
Items taken to the recycling site in the village benefit the
Parish Council through credits from the County Council.
The new ‘Blue Bin’ is for paper only , it is clearly labelled
‘no cardboard’ .
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Good Neighbour Scheme
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Please don’t forget the Community Scheme is still in place.
If you need support please get in touch with Mel Clarke.
Mel’s contact details are 01263 588840 or
melclarke58@gmail.com |
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.
