Bodham Newsletter
January 2026
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Parish Council |
A provisional date of Monday 19th January at 7.30 has been set
for the next meeting of Bodham Parish Council. This date will be
confirmed as soon as possible
The Clerk to the Parish Council has a new e-mail address it is
Clerk@bodhamparishcouncil.gov.uk |
Bodham and West Beckham Church Services
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On Sunday 4th January at 9.00 am
Celtic Praise with Holy Communion at West Beckham Church
On Sunday 11th January at 4.00 pm
Afternoon Praise at the Village Hall
On Sunday 18th January at 9.00 am
Celtic Praise at West Beckham Church.
On Sunday 25th January at 4.00 pm
Afternoon Praise with Holy Communion at the Village Hall
Bodham Churchyard Conservation Area.
Hooray! We’re past the shortest day and snowdrops are already appearing in the
churchyard.
The conservation volunteers are going to meet regularly this year – on the 2nd
Saturday and 4th Friday of each month, 10.30 – 12.30. Strictly weather
permitting. Exercise, refreshments and good company provided!
Our first session of 2026 will be Friday 23rd January, then Saturday 14th and
Friday 27th February. Bring any tools you can and wear strong protective clothes
as our winter tasks are going to be removing brambles and excessive vegetation
from some of the gravestones.
More helpers very welcome: no church connection, ‘gardening’ experience or
regular commitment necessary. Contact Moya Myerscough if you would like to know
more or add your contact details to the list of volunteers. I send messages
confirming each session (and also to let you know if we have to cancel because
of bad weather)
Text: 07870 832297, email:
moyamyerscough@gmail.com, 01263 588859
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Bodham Playing Field
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Events in Bodham and Beckham Village Hall
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Facebook:
Bodham & Beckham Village Hall
email:
bodhambeckham.villagehall@gmail.com.
Main Officers
Chairman: Kerri Clarke
Vice Chairman: Callum Ringer
Treasurer: Paul Clarke
Secretary: Mel Clarke
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Helen Bruford - Craft Club
After many years of organising and managing the Craft Club, Helen Bruford has
decided to step down. We thank Helen for her many years of involvement in the
Craft Club and providing the opportunity for members of our community to get
together not least for the infamous chat but to make things too . Thank You
Helen.We also thank Carolyn Rawlings who has agreed to continue with this
club, so if you are a crafter and want to come along for a chat and a cuppa, or
a new crafter who just wants to pop along for some help, pop in.
Crafting and Chatting
On alternate Wednesdays from 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
Carolyn
on 07748 933250
Community Cafe
The next Community Cafe will take place on
Saturday 31st January with the opportunity to have
a catch up over a cuppa and cake. We look forward to seeing you there
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Bodham Village Annual Carols Around the Tree and Father Christmas Visit |
Bodham’s annual carols around the Christmas tree was a big success and a great
way to start the Christmas Celebrations in Bodham and the Beckhams.
Over 40 children from Bodham and Beckham were able to see Father Christmas.
Thanks to Roy, Wendy, Keira and staff at The Red Hart Bodham for hosting and
helping to make sure there was a lovely festive spirit. Thanks must also go to
Fiona for leading the Carols and for involving both children and adults in the
quest for chocolates!
The event was supported and contributions were made by Rock Bodham and from The
Red Hart Bingo Evenings.
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Bodham and Beckham Over 70’s Christmas Lunch |
A big thank you must go to The Red Hart for providing a splendid Christmas Lunch
for our over 70’s.
The hall looked fantastic and the service provided was second to none. We must
say thank you to members of the Village Hall Committee for their organisation
and help in making this a very pleasant and most enjoyable occasion. Funded by
fundraisers at the Village Hall, the Bodham Horticultural Show and the Community
Cafe.
Thanks must also go the ‘Rural Correspondent’ for visiting and providing an
insight to East Anglian life. Perhaps he should look at getting some more gigs
now that he has retired. Cheers Fred.
Festive music was organised by Fiona.
Well done everybody. |
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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.
Why not come along to the next event on the 6th November and find out more?
Alternatively, contact me for more details;
info@miss-kay.co.uk
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North Norfolk Photographic Society |
The Photographic Society had their Christmas Social as the last meeting of 2025.
Our first meeting of 2026 takes place on January 14th. This will be a projected
image competition where members can each submit up to 3 images to be commented
on and judged by an external judge. This provides feedback for everyone and many
people find it invaluable to get an unbiased view on their images to assess how
they are doing.
If anyone would like to come along to see the images and find out what we do
they will be most welcome to attend. We start at 7.30 in the Village Hall.
Thanks to all who have helped in the running of the hall during the year and we
look forward to a successful 2026. |
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The ‘Award Winning’ Red Hart
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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
• 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, from 12.00 am to 4.00 pm we serve our famous
roasts.
Here are some dates for your diary……..
• Quiz Night - Tuesday 6th January - Start at 7.30 pm
• Open Mic - Tuesday13th January - Start at 7.00 pm
• Bingo on Tuesday 20th January
- Arrive at 7.00 pm - Eyes Down at 7.30 pm
• Karaoke Party - Saturday 31st January Start at 9.00
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The Michael Sayer Quiz
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1.What is 1939 in Roman Numerals?
2. In which English city is Winston Green Prison?
3.Which is the largest breed of Penguin?
4 What is the name of the the human upper jaw?
5. Which Royal was named 1971 BBC Sports Personality of the Year ?6.What was
Just William’s surname ?
7. Which country does the Faroe Islands belong to?
8 What is Italy’s longest river?
9. What is slang for Eton jacket?
10.What is Dendrology?
Answers for December - 1. Luxembourg 2. Eric Coates 3. ‘C’ ‘O’ and ‘S’ 4. A
Miller 5. Yorkshire 6. St Crispin 7. Tin 8. George Best 9. A faggott 10. A Pen
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Mobile Library Service
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The Library Van will stop outside 8 Roseacre on a Thursday
usually once a month.
There is no visit in December. The next visit will be on
Thursday 22nd January from 1.50 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. |
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Dog Fouling
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Three bins are provided in the Village for the disposal of dog
waste. Please do not throw your plastic bags in the
hedgerows.Please use the bins provided.
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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.
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