Bodham Newsletter
August 2025
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Parish Council |
Bodham Parish Council has allotments available for the coming
year.
Please contact the parish clerk if you are interested.
The next meeting of Bodham Parish Council will take place
Monday 8th September at 7.30 pm
Paper Recycling Bank
Bodham Parish Council has been notified that MW White, the
company who provides and collects the paper recycling bank will
discontinue this service at the end of the summer. |
Bodham and West Beckham Church Services
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Sunday 3rd August 4.00pm
Afternoon Praise at Bodham Village Hall
Sunday 17th August at 9.00 am
Celtic Praise Service at West Beckham Church
Bodham All Saints Church Open Day
We are holding an Open Church Day on Saturday 30th August from 10.00 am - 3.00
pm.
There are some things we need help with for our Church Open Day. For the
exhibition of local history - particularly regarding the church and the village,
including the school - we are looking for photos and else we could display. Do
you have any?
We also need help on the day - with the refreshments, manning the churchyard
wildlife information table and inside the church.
Lastly, we know some older members of the village would probably like to come
but wouldn’t be able to get to the church because of the distance. So offers of
lifts would be much appreciated! Thank you.
- fionamward@btinternet.com
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Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Cycle Ride |
Callum & Kathryn are taking part once again in the Norfolk Churches Trust
Sponsored Cycle Ride which this year takes place on Saturday 13th September
2025.
The challenge is simple: visit as many churches as possible between 9am and 5pm
— all while raising funds to protect Norfolk’s historic places of worship. Last
year, Callum and Kathryn cycled to an impressive 50 churches, raising nearly
£1,000 for the Norfolk Churches Trust and their nominated church of St Helen's &
All Saints in Beckham.
This year, they are riding in support of All Saints Church, Bodham — the oldest
building in our village and a vital part of the local community. Maintaining
such a historic site requires constant effort and funding, particularly when it
comes to urgent repairs and long-term preservation.
Half of the money raised will go directly to Bodham Church, with the other half
supporting the Norfolk Churches Trust’s vital work across the county.
You can sponsor Callum and Kathryn in one of the following ways:
• Visit
www.justgiving.com/page/callum-kathryn-bodhamchurch
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www.justgiving.com/page/callum-kathryn-bodhamchurch
• In Person: Fill in the sponsor form available in the church porch
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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 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 8th August
Friday 10th October
Friday 7th November
Saturday 5th December
Special Events
Briston Healing Circle
With Kerri and Sarah
£10 a ticket
Briston Pavilion
NR24 2PS on
Monday 11th August at 7.30
Join us for a serene evening of healing featuring Reiki drumming and meditation
Contact: Kerri Clarke - 07584 250841or
info@miss-kay.co.uk
Supporting the fundraising of Bodham Playing Field
Charity No.303911
Tuesday18th November
Evening of Mediumship with Lakota Sands - Tickets
£10. email
info@miss-kay.co.uk
The Bodham Car Boot Sales
Bodham Playing Field
10am until 2pm - Free pitches
Every Sunday
From 1st June until 7th September
1940’s Weekend Car Parking & Café Facilities
On the Playing Field
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September |
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Events in Bodham and Beckham Village Hall
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Due to the good weather the village hall is operating off grid and feeding
electricity back into the National Grid. This is a remarkable turnaround prior
to the installation of the Solar Panels and this will provide us with a nest egg
to help us through the colder months.
Facebook:
Bodham & Beckham Village Hall
email:
bodhambeckham.villagehall@gmail.com.
Website
https://sites.google.com/view/bodhambeckhamvillagehall.
Groups who regularly use the Village Hall include a Computer Group,
Music Appreciation Group, Yoga Class, Sound Bath, Sewing Group as well as a Mind
and Spirity Fayre.
We are in discussions with a Martial Arts group to add to our weekly programme
of events. If you would like to learn more about this self-defence group and any
of our other activities
Please email us at
bodhambeckham.villagehall@gmail.com and we will pass your details onto the
relevant people. If you would prefer to call, please phone 07958 755270. If we
are unable to answer, leave a message and we will contact you when we can.
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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 13th & 27th August
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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 9th May and find out more?
Alternatively, contact me for more details;
magpiesnest2025@outlook.com
07584250841 |
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Community cafe
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The Community Cafe is taking a break in August and will return
in September, so we can all exchange the latest news and gossip.
We wish you all Happy Holidays and look forward to seeing you
all on Saturday 27th September.
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North Norfolk Photographic Society
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The Society is currently on a summer break, before returning in the Autumn, so
please check meeting dates on their website.
Full details can be found at nnps.uk
On the 12th, 13th and 14th September the award winning North Norfolk
Photographic Society is staging its annual exhibition in the hall, So, if you
are interested in photography or would just like to see just what can be
achieved with a modern digital camera, this is well worth a visit.
Further details can be found on nnps.uk.
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Bodham Art Show
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This event will take place on Sunday 24th August.
Come along and see outstanding work by local artisans. There will be paintings
in various media, innovative woodwork, quality knit wares, embroidered and
mandala artwork, mixed media collage and stained glass and jewellery. Entrance
is free with any donations going to our nominated charity for this event , which
is the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
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The Rocking Horse |
It’s great to see the Rocking Horse back. Thanks to Paul Clarke and Wayne
Cutting for this refurbishment. Sadly, it no longer rocks as it cannot pass
modern Health and Safety standards, but it is lovely to see it being used to
climb over and sit on. There are many fond memories of the Rocking Horse for a a
lot of people in the village.
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The ‘Award Winning’ Red Hart
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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, from 12.00 am to 4.00 pm we serve our famous
roasts.
Here are some dates for your diary……..
• Quiz Night - Tuesday 5th August at 7.30 pm
• Open Mic - Tuesday 12th August at 7.30 pm onwards
• ‘Bingo’ on Tuesday 19th August - Eyes Down at 7.30 pm
• Karaoke Party - Saturday 30th August at 9.00
• We have live music and B.B.Q on the following Sunday dates
- Sunday 3rd August Cutting the Mustard from 4.00 - 7.00 pm
- Sunday 10th August - Chris and Dan from 4.00 - 7.00 pm
- Sunday 17th August - Duet from 4.00 - 7.00 pm
- Saturday 23rd August -Porky’s Hot Rocking from 8.00 pm till
late
- Sunday 24th August - Midlife Crisis from - from 4.00 - 7.00 pm
- Sunday 31st August - Guilty Pleasures from - from 4.00 - 7.00
pm
- On Monday 25th August Motorbike meet from 5pm onwards.
Facebook - Red Hart Bodham
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The Michael Sayer Quiz
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1.In which part of the body are the carpal joints?
2. What company is the 3Ms short for?
3. What nationality was the the jeweller Faberge?
4. On which country is the Scottish Grand National run?
5. What is pate de foie gras?
6.What is the largest seed in the plant kingdom?
7. Which fungus is used in the production of alcohol?
8. Which is the only male creature to give birth?
9. Demy and Royal are sizes of what??
10. What is the capital of Morocco?
Answers for July - 1.Rabbit 2. Hercule Poirot 3. Badminton. 4. Ants 5.Russia 6.
Pak Choi 7. Brazilian 8. Brain 9. Monkey 10. None
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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 7th August 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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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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