Wereham News - October

Wereham Parish Council met on 8th September. Draft minutes of the meeting can be requested from the Clerk as below.

The LDF Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Examination is now due to be resumed. The hearing session for the Wereham element of the document will be on Thursday 19th November starting at 9.30am at the Wembley Room, Lynnsport, King’s Lynn. For further information please contact the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council as below:

Clare Cobley Programme Officer c/o BCKLWN King’s Court Chapel Street King’s Lynn Norfolk PE30 1EX programme.officer@west-norfolk.gov.uk / 01553 616811

The remaining Wereham Parish Council meetings scheduled for 2015 in Wereham Village Hall are:

Tuesday 13th October 7pm Ordinary Meeting Tuesday 10th November 7pm Ordinary Meeting Tuesday 8th December 7pm Ordinary Meeting

*PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME*

The Agendas for the meetings are always published on the Wereham Village Notice Board three clear days before the meeting and also on the Wereham Parish Council Facebook page. If you have any items that you wish to be discussed by the Parish Council please always ensure that these are with the Clerk, Mrs N Cooper at werehampc@gmail.com or Clavering House, Stoke Road, Wereham PE33 9AT or 01366 500527 by the end of the month before the meeting to ensure that they are included on the agenda. THE PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS SECTION NOW STARTS THE MEETING. Also - Once again a reminder for all to use the village dog waste bins and clear up after their pets - dispose of any dog waste responsibly at all times; September Update from Wereham Village Hall Committee Well, September was a busy month and it looks like October is going to be as well……

What a beautiful day we had for this years’ Village Fayre; the sun shone and the crowds arrived. The dog show was as popular as ever, competition was fierce on the bowling and tin can ally games, there were some very scary tigers and monsters spotted courtesy of the face painters, children tired themselves out on the bouncy castle and slide and the kitchen all but sold out! A huge thank you to all the helpers and volunteers from the Friends of Wereham Village Hall. Also to all the exhibitors and stall holders who kept us entertained all day: Vets4Pets for running the dog show, the dizzy dancers for their excellent dance routines, all the tractor and vintage car owners. And finally to all those people who supported the day through donations of prizes, cakes etc. and by turning out on the day to support us. Without all of you, there would be no fayre each year. We made more than £1200 which is fantastic!!

Our next event will be be a fashion show by Artichoke on Friday 16th October, starting at 7.30pm. Come along to view their range modelled by our very own Wereham ladies! There will be ample opportunity to try and buy. This should prove to be a fun evening so buy your tickets early from either Angela (01366 500115) or Dianne (01366 500798) – they cost £5 and include a glass of wine/soft drink; you might also be the one with the lucky ticket number which will win a prize on the night.

And just to make sure no one is bored that weekend, the ever popular quiz night is back on Saturday 17th October. It is still not too late to enter your team by contacting Quizmaster John on 01366 500766. Tickets cost £5 and include a hot supper but please bring your own drinks and glasses.

If you would like to get involved with the Friends Group, we are always looking for new volunteers – there are jobs for everyone. Contact Doreen on 01366 500218.

Update from the New Build Project Team

The Lottery have responded with queries on the Capital element of the project (the new building) and we've arranged a meeting with the Lottery's Investment Funding Officer on the 17th September, on site, to discuss the project post-build, i.e. the creation of the new groups to meet the needs of our community: • Physical activities - Lead Volunteer Louise Kavaney • Village Cinema - Lead Volunteer Cliff Goddon • Older Persons Social Group - Lead Volunteers Rosemary Pease & Sue Candler • Younger Person Social Group - Vacant • Learning New Skills - Lead Volunteer Sue Smith

The Project Team are also meeting with these Lead Volunteers for to create action plans and build working relationships with formal partners to help them deliver the activities in the new hall. Meetings have already been booked for Adult Education and AGE UK Norfolk.

The Lottery have confirmed that we should have a response by the end of November. If it's a yes, they'll award development funding and invite us to submit a final stage 3 application.

Victoria, Helen, John & Rachel.

Wereham Village Hall Bonus Ball Club

The lucky winners in September were Victoria Gray and Sandra Howell – congratulations to you both! The bonus ball club is currently full but contact Helen if you would like to be added to the waiting list. It is now also possible to pay for your membership via standing order. For further details contact Helen on 07795006811 or helenar82@outlook.com

Events list

Bingo - Wereham Village Hall "Cash Prize" Bingo every Wednesday, doors open 6.45 eyes down 7.30pm. Teas/coffees available with complimentary biscuits. For enquiries contact Doreen on 01366 500218. Pop up Café – first Tuesday of the month, 10.30-12. Next dates Tuesday 6th October and Tuesday 3rd November. Join us for a slice of homemade cake. A hot drink, a natter and a read of the daily papers – all for just £1. Cake donations/queries to Doreen on 01366 500218. Indoor/Outdoor Car Boot – last Sunday of the month, 9am-1pm (café opens at 8am). Next dates Sunday 25th October and Sunday 29th November. Café serving bacon butties, hot dogs and hot drinks. £5 pitch or, if you have earned time credits, there are two pitchess/tables available at a cost of 4 time credits each. To book call Colin on 07961130251/01366 502281. Fashion Show by Artichoke – Friday 16th October, 7.30pm. Contact Angela (01366 500115) or Dianne (01366 500798). Quiz Night – Saturday 17th October 7.30pm. Contact John on 01366 500766.

For all the pictures and feedback from our events, log onto www.facebook.com/werehamvillagehall. By clicking on the ‘Like’ option, you will be kept up to date on events, pictures and the progress towards a new village hall.

If you have any queries with regards to the plans for funding a new village hall, or anything we’re doing, please contact: Chair, Victoria Gray, Wereham Village Hall Committee Home: 501277 Mobile: 07725513583 Email: darren.gray@tesco.net or via www.facebook.com/werehamvillagehall