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17 September 2019
Parish Council Meeting
Parish Council Meeting - 26 September 2019
The next Parish Council meeting is at 6.00 pm on Thursday 26 September in the Reading Room (Village Hall). The draft Agenda will be available shortly.
This is an ‘unusual’ date as the Parish Council normally meet on the second Thursday of the each alternate month, but holidays have had some sway.
All residents are welcome to attend.
Posted by: Wayne
Posted on: 17 September 2019
6 September 2019
Smocking
Stanhoe WI members learn about a very old craft.
At their September meeting Stanhoe and Barwick WI members were treated to a splendid display of work, and an illustrated talk, by Heather Flint, on the forgotten art of smocking.
Smocking, or Pleatwork, where surface stitching hold together folds of fabric in a decorative way to control the fullness of the fabric and give shape to the garment, was the forerunner of elastic.
photos: Rosemary Brown
Heather with one of her smocking creations
Our speaker was inspired by the technique many years ago and created smocked garments for herself and her family before working to commission.
We were treated to images following the history of smocking through garments worn in medieval times to those worn by “flappers” in the 1920s and young girls in the 1950s, several of our members remembering the latter. In modern times the technique is used on special wedding dresses, furnishings such as cushions and lampshades, and on textile jewellery.
After the talk everyone was invited to look at the beautiful work on display. So many ladies found it inspirational.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 6 September 2019
30 August 2019
Church matters
A service marks the start of WWII, and Stanhoe’s Rector is now a Rural Dean.
On Sunday 4 August, the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, a service in St Mary the Virgin church, Sedgeford, was led and organised by Stanhoe’s Rector, the Reverend Peter Cook, in his role as Chaplain of the Sedgeford & District Branch of The Royal British Legion.
In his usual style, Peter devised an emotional and moving service containing evocative readings and relevant hymns sung by the congregation, along with “Abide with me” sung between prayers by a small choir of seven local volunteers. Branch chairman Terry Austin led the Act of Remembrance and recited the Exhortation before the two minutes of silence; Steve Greef paraded our branch standard. The members of the congregation then lit candles and placed them at the back of the church, before the service concluded with three wartime songs played while everyone moved to the refreshments kindly provided by Sedgeford residents. A collection was made, and from this £196.90 was donated to branch funds, and gratefully received.
Our Chaplain has recently been appointed Rural Dean, an office that involves helping the Bishop with his work, being a friend to clergy and lay leaders of the parishes, and sometimes deputising for the archdeacon in his parish visitations. Rural deans also usually have a significant role during clergy vacancies, along with the churchwardens, and are often involved in the selection of new clergy.
Peter’s appointment as Rural Dean of Heacham and Rising is mentioned in the Church Times of December 2018.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 30 August 2019
28 August 2019
Pond progress
A tidy-up has left Stanhoe’s pond looking very fine.
Holidaymakers enjoying recent fine weather and the very tidy state of the path behind the pond. Click on the photo for a larger version.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 28 August 2019
25 August 2019
Musical evening
Nelson’s Shantymen entertain at the first Stanhoe Social.
It was a few months ago that Laura, the chairman of the MEHM Trust which administers the Reading Room, mentioned the possibility of arranging an evening village social, which may include Nelsons Shantymen, and for this she received an enthusiastic response.
It was during July that notices and posters began to appear around the village, advertising the event on Saturday 10 August, and at 6.30 on the day, people were arriving at the Reading Room which was set up with tables and chairs, and with the eleven Shantymen ready and prepared to start.
photos: Laura Pocock
We had all brought along refreshments, as requested, and everyone was finding seats, starting to chat, and beginning to share their snack food and drink as more and more residents and visitors arrived and the hall filled up.
The Shantymen handed out typed songsheets in anticipation of audience participation, and played two sets each of approximately half an hour, singing and playing a mixture of well known and less familiar shanties which were enthusiastically enjoyed, and joined in with, by those in attendance. During the break, the singers and musicians were treated to a selection of snacks given to them by attendees, and everyone had a very enjoyable evening. We look forward to more of the same in the future!
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 25 August 2019
21 August 2019
Facebook for RAF group
The RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre has taken to social media.
The new Facebook page for the RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre has gained 40 members and some lively discussions since being set up just over a week ago by David Jacklin, the project’s Chairman of Trustees.
“We have a shared heritage with Stanhoe and I’m sure some of your residents will want to join and contribute to our discussions,” David says. “Lots of Docking residents have already joined and other local villages are also being invited.”
The remaining open days this year are:
- Sunday 25 August
- Monday 26 August
- Sunday 29 September
- Sunday 27 October
- Sunday 10 November (Armistice Sunday)
The Heritage Centre is open from 10am to 4pm on each of the open days, with free parking and entrance. More details from the project website.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 21 August 2019
9 August 2019
October film
Fisherman’s Friends is showing in Stanhoe on Wednesday 2 October.
Stanhoe Village Screen opens the autumn season with Fisherman’s Friends (12A) (2019) on Wednesday 2 October at 7.30 pm.
Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of sea shanties.
Directed by Chris Foggin and starring Tuppence Middleton, James Purefoy, Daniel Mays.
Tickets: £5 on the door to include a complimentary drink
Date: Wednesday 2 October
Time: 7.30 pm, doors open 7.00 pm
Place: The Reading Room, Cross Lane, Stanhoe PE31 8PS
More info: Jane and Peter Coates (tel 01485 518191)
Next film: Red Joan, Friday 8 November
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 9 August 2019
2 August 2019
Dogs welcome
Stanhoe reverses its dog ban on the playing field.
A new sign reminds dog owners
to do the right thing
Dogs are now welcome on Stanhoe playing field, as long as their owners keep them under control and clean up after them.
The announcement from the MEHM Trust comes with the arrival of a new dog waste bin near the Village Hall & Reading Room, on the boundary of the rough field and the playing field.
“We are delighted to say that dogs are now officially allowed to be exercised on the playing field,” said Trust chairman Laura Pocock.
“The playing field was purchased for the village by the MEHM Trust so please be responsible and pick up after your four-legged friends. You can dispose of dog waste in the new bin provided by the Parish Council near the Village Hall & Reading Room on your field.”
“We would also ask you to keep dogs on leads around the play equipment. We hope you enjoy using this valuable village amenity.”
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 2 August 2019
2 August 2019
New surgery meeting
6 August sees a public meeting to discuss the proposed new doctors’ surgery in Burnham Market.
Planning application 19/01239/F covers the construction of a new GP surgery at Joan Short’s Lane, Burnham Market.
On Tuesday 6 August there will be a public meeting to discuss the proposal at All Saints’ Church, opposite the Nelson pub, Burnham Market. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm and finish at 8:30 pm.
You can find a poster about the meeting here: Proposed New Surgery - Burnham Market.
Posted by: Wayne
Posted on: 2 August 2019
2 August 2019
Parish Council Minutes
Parish Council Minutes - 11 July 2019
The Parish Council minutes from the meeting held on 11 July 2019 can be found here.
Posted by: Wayne
Posted on: 2 August 2019