Bodham Newsletter
June 2025
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Parish Council |
Bodham’s Annual Parish and Annual Parish Council Meeting took
place on Monday 12th May. Reports were given by the Playing
Field, Croquet Club, The Village Hall and All Saint’s Church of
their work over the last 12 months. The parish council chair
gave his report on the challenges and achievements of the parish
council over the past year and thanked those who give their time
to improving the community whether that be on a committee,
picking litter or cutting grass. The Chair [Callum Ringer] and
Vice Chair [Roger Ward] were elected to remain in post for a
further year.
Bodham Parish Council has a vacancy for a councillor to take us
to our full compliment of 7 councillors. If you are interested
or would like to learn more about the role or like to apply then
please contact the parish clerk -
Dan Futter - bodhampc@gmail.com
The Parish Council has received a number of complaints from
residents about cars parking on pavements in the village. They
are particularly impacting those people on mobility scooters,
registered blind people and those with push chairs
- please be considerate of others.
There are three dog waste bins in the village. They are located
on School Loke, Hart Lane and opposite The Red Hart. Please use
the bins provided. There has been a marked increase in dog
fouling, particularly on School Loke.
Please do not throw your plastic bags in the hedgerow, please
use the bins provided, North Norfolk District Environmental
Protection Officers have previously issued fines and are aware
of our concerns.
The Parish Council would like to place on record their thanks to
all those who have contributed to the VE commemoration in May.
It was a very special evening with a good attendance from the
community. We look forward to the beacon being lit once again in
August for VJ Day.
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
14th July at 7.00 pm |
Bodham and West Beckham Church Services
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Sunday 1st June 4.00pm Afternoon Praise at Bodham Village Hall
Sunday 15th June at 9.00 am Celtic Praise Service at West Beckham Church
Bodham All Saints Church Open Day
We are planning to hold an Open Church Day at the end of August. This will
include an exhibition of photos, documents about Bodham in the Past, a Textile
Exhibition; Churchyard Wildlife Investigations; Children’s Activities and
Refreshments. It will be an open invitation to join us at the Church for
interesting activities and to enjoy the lovely surrounding area. If anyone could
offer us some help, either in providing us with photos, artefacts or helping
with refreshments please get in touch with Fiona.
- fionamward@btinternet.com |
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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 6th June
Friday 11th July
Friday 8th August
Friday 10th October
Friday 7th November
Saturday 5th December
Special Events
Tuesday 17th June - Drumming Circle with Lakota Sands 7.30pm - Tickets £10.
email info@miss-kay.co.uk
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 |
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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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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.
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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 4th and 18th June
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Community cafe
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On the last Saturday of the month 10am -12.00pm.
Come along on Saturday 28th June. Join us for a hot drink,
something to eat and a chat the old fashioned way face to face.
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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 18th June at 7.30 pm in Bodham Village Hall.
Further details can be found on nnps.uk.
North Norfolk Photographic Society had its final print competition of the
current season on May 21st. The final result meant that overall there were joint
winners and joint second place so it was very close.
The theme of this competition was "Anything but Wildlife" which might seem a
rather odd title but the idea behind it was to balance out the domination of
images of wildlife which we often get.
This encouraged a wider range of images including landscapes, portraits, sport,
buildings and still life. If you would like to see the range of images go to the
website nnps.uk and click on Results.
There are only two more meetings before the summer break, one is a photoshoot at
Thornham and the final meeting on the 18th June is our AGM and buffet.
Anyone is welcome to come to either of the meetings.
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Coming Soon |
We are currently in discussions with a local Martial Arts group
who hope to begin weekly classes for children of all ages
commencing in September, more details to follow. |
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In the Village Hall |
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.
For more details, 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 on our return.
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The Norfolk Churches Trust Cycle Ride |
Whilst we are on the subject of sponsored events, the Norfolk
Churches Trust cycle ride is on September 14th. The premise is
that you cycle to as many churches as you can or want to,
choosing your own route and going your own speed. The Norfolk
Churches Trust receives half of any funds you raise, and the
remainder goes to the church of your choice. Electric Bikes,
Horses, Walkers all welcome to take part too - why not set a
challenge and help Bodham Church?
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Dates for Your Diary |
Rosemary and Trevor Banks are opening their garden again at
Walnut Farm on Sunday 15th June from 10 am to 4pm. Donations
from the gate collection will be going towards current village
community projects.
The 1st Holt Scout Group will be running a refreshment tent to
raise funds for the group where tea & coffee and cakes will be
available.
On June 22nd at The Rest, Weybourne Road will be open to raise
money for the Air Ambulance stalls will be open from 1pm. till
5pm If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize, we would be
grateful from Michael and Mary Sayer. |
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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, 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 3rd June at 7.30 pm
• Open Mic - Tuesday 10th June at 7.30 pm onwards
• ‘Bingo’ on Tuesday 17th June - Eyes Down at 7.30 pm
• Karaoke Party - Saturday 21st June at 8.30
• We have live music ……
- Sunday 22nd June - Joe and Mary
- Saturday 28th June Porky's Hot Rockin’
- Sunday 29th June Lou and the Tall Boys
- And lastly on Monday 30th June we have our first motorbike
meet from around 5pm onwards.
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The Michael Sayer Quiz
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1. Kelp is a major source of which mineral.?
2. Whose catch phrase was ‘It's the way I tell em’?
3. What medical term is a Syncope?
4. Which leisure centre does Gordon Brittas manage?
5. What is a female foal called?
6. In which USA state is Dodge City?
7. A Slam Dunk is a term in which sport?
8. Broom girl and Lord Kitchener are varieties of which fruit?
9. On which instrument would you play a Paradiddle Diddle?
10. Who's catchphrase was Rock on Tommy?
Answers for May - 1. Albatross. 2. Four 3. Tourist Trophy. 4. Ears. 5. Scafell
Pike 6. Fish 7. Gold 8. Mexico 9. Police Community Support Officer
10. An item of Scottish headwear.
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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 12th June 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.
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