Heating oil support form NNDC and crisis resilience service from NCC
New Climbing Frame – Harry Dawson Playing Field
Weybourne Parish Council is pleased to announce that our new climbing frame for older children is now ready for use. This has been funded by a grant from the Geoffrey Watling Charity, generous donations from local residents and a contribution from the Parish Council.
Click on links for photos – Photo1, Photo2
WEYBOURNE VILLAGE BOWLS CLUB
Do you know that there is a Bowls Club in the village? Well there is! It was founded in 1927 and we need your support. It is open to all ages, and whether you have played bowls before or would like to learn you are very welcome to come along any Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday at 2pm, from April to September. Equipment is provided, please wear flat soled shoes. You will find us on The Street, on the opposite side of the road to the Maltings, 75 yards up the hill towards Kelling. For more information or a chat contact Ian Howe, 07850 264611, or celia.howe@btinternet.com
Volunteering is a fantastic way to support people, and research shows that volunteering can boost happiness and confidence. There are plenty of ways to get involved, and anyone, regardless of age, can make a difference.
Volunteering helps build connections, bringing people together and fostering friendships. It’s a great way to meet new people, develop skills, and take pride in our communities. Norfolk & Waveney boasts beautiful countryside, tight-knit villages and bustling market towns and our volunteers help keep this special part of the country strong, united, and supported.
By giving just a few hours a week or more, you can have a real impact on the lives of those around you. You’re not only improving life for others but for yourself. Whether it’s helping at your local hospital, supporting the vulnerable to stay in their own homes or return home after a hospital stay, or driving them to their non-urgent medical appointments, assisting Voluntary Norfolk behind the scenes or helping with community initiatives, every contribution counts.
Visit Voluntary Norfolk at www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk to explore roles that, with your time and energy, will make a real difference.
You’ll be amazed by the positive impact you can have and how rewarding it feels to lend a hand!
The North Norfolk Railway is on the lookout for green-fingered individuals to join the gardening team at Weybourne Station!
Full of Edwardian charm the station has been restored close to its original condition, and our Station teams work hard to maintain its wonderful atmosphere. If you have a passion for horticulture and a bit of spare time on your hands we would love to hear from you either via 01263 820800 or enquiries@nnrailway.co.uk
No special skills are needed – just a willingness to help out and a smile!
Click on this link for further information.
Links for the Weybourne Jubilee Wildlife Garden
Click on the ‘Useful Links’ tabs for further information.
Churchyard Conservation Scheme
All Saints has joined Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Churchyard Conservation Scheme.
Churchyards form part of the remaining fragments of old, unimproved, wildlife-rich grasslands. They are often the last refuge within a parish for the species and habitats they support.
As part of the Churchyard Conservation Scheme, parts of the churchyard will be left unmown during the summer to allow the wild flowers to flower and set seed. They will be cut down in late summer.
DONATIONS WELCOME – Harry Dawson Playing Field
Please donate to the rejuvenation of the Harry Dawson Playing Field. Use link below for further information.
To avoid Go Fund Me fees please either send a bank transfer to the following parish council account –
Weybourne Parish Council – Sort Code 20-30-81 – Account number 93129098
Or send a cheque made payable to Weybourne Parish Council and send this to –
Mr D Futter, C/O Weybourne Parish Council, 34 Esdelle Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3BN
Fundraiser by Dan Howes : Rejuvenating the Harry Dawson Playing Field (gofundme.com)
The community hot spot fund has reopened, this is a grant to set up a community warm space and can award up to £2000. There is also a household support fund which may also be useful to help support low income or vulnerable people/families in parishes. See links below for further information.
Community Hot-Spot Fund | Norfolk Community Foundation (norfolkfoundation.com)
Norfolk Household Support Fund | Norfolk Community Foundation (norfolkfoundation.com)
Mobile Post Office Service
A mobile Post office operates Monday to Friday and visits parishes, towns and villages one or more times each week.
They are sure many of you know of their services, and indeed what services they offer on the van, but for those who are unaware or for those parishioners who aren’t currently aware click on the map and timetable detailing when they visit each week.
In terms of services, they offer most services you would expect to find in any post office including:
All postal services for Royal Mail and Parcelforce including Drop ’n’ go
Cash withdrawals
Cash deposits
Change giving for businesses
Cheque Deposits
Bill payments
Phone top ups
Balance checks for all high street banks
We can also redeem the Governments energy coupons too.
Also, on board they have a great selection of stationary, cards, sweet treats, cakes, pet treats and lots more.
All in all, they find that they can really help bring vital postal and banking services right to the heart of your community and also provide, in some cases, the only social interaction some customers have that week.
Our mobile van is based in Great Massingham at our base branch and is run as an extension to Massingham Stores and Post Office. For any queries we can be contacted at the branch on 01485 520272
We can also be contacted via our email info@massinghamstores.co.uk
For more clarity our exact locations please see the below list: –
Ingoldisthorpe – Village church hall car park
Harpley – Rose and Crown Pub car park
Hillington – In front of Folks pub
East Rudham – In car park in central green outside The Crown and Coffee shop
Bircham – Social club car park
Snettisham – Car park in front of old bank adjacent to bus stop in centre of Snettisham
Sedgeford -Village Hall car park
Thornham – Adjacent to Thornham Deli car park
Burnham Deepdale – Opposite the petrol station
Field Dalling – Village Hall car park
Langham – In front of village hall
Baconsthorpe – Car park opposite village hall
Weybourne – Village Hall car park
Weasenham – Lamberts Close
Whisonsett – Village Hall car park
Helhoughton – roadside opposite village hall
West Newton – Opposite Church entrance
Spread the power of kindness with the Red Cross – volunteers needed for their Support at Home scheme
The British Red Cross are looking for volunteers for our Support at Home service in North Norfolk.
The service supports people who are recovering from illness, or who are facing a recent diagnosis, to be able to stay in their own home.
Our Support at Home Volunteers help with shopping, transport to appointments or checking in with a phone call. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier.
We are looking for volunteers who can:
- Volunteer for 1-2 hours a week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
- Be willing to travel around North Norfolk and surrounding areas.
To find out more and to apply online, please visit:
www.redcross.org.uk/volunteer (and search Norwich) or email healthvolunteer@redcross.org.uk
If in a digital format the direct link to the role is:
https://volunteer.redcross.org.uk/opportunities/22076-support-at-home-volunteer-norwich-2021-10-29
NNDC Help and advice regarding energy levy, council tax rebates
The benefits team at NNDC have put together a help and advice page in response to the latest announcement by Government regarding Energy Levy and Council Tax rebate.
Here is the link:
the Advice and Support web page has now been updated and can be found here Home | Advice and support (north-norfolk.gov.uk)
Revenues have added an update to the council web site regarding the Council Tax Rebate which can be found here Home | Energy bills rebate (north-norfolk.gov.uk)
Walking in Norfolk – Time to get walking again!
At this time of year we start to think about the mud drying up and getting out to walk in the beautiful English Countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks?
Walking in Norfolk https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/norfolk has hundreds of walks to download and print, free, it also has books of walks, details of all the walking groups in the county and much more. Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place.
John Harris (the custodian of the website) said ‘There is so much walking information on the web but it is difficult to find. Walking in Norfolk (part of the Walking in England website) has brought it together in one place so whether you are walking from home, or away on holiday, you will be able to find a walk suitable for you’.
With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy.
So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!
Details of North Norfolk Community Transport
For further information including wheelchair accessible car for medical appointments and DialaRide for local shopping, click on this link
NNDC Help Hub form
Please click on this link for the form to refer you to the NNDC help hub. You can also self refer by calling the team on: 01263 516353.
Here is the link to apply for the Household Support Fund at NNDC:
https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tasks/benefits/household-support-fund/
Holt Safer Neighbourhood Team – How to contact
Please click here to view list
The Village of Weybourne.
The name is thought to have been derived from the Old English name ‘Wearg-Burna’ the ‘Felon Stream’ and may have been a place where criminals were drowned.
Village Hall
Weybourne Village Hall is situated on Beach Lane off the A149 Coast
Road. It is an ideal venue for private functions, sports and community
groups of all kinds, with car parking space for hall users. The hall is
well used by regular weekly clubs, every month we hold both Film and
Bingo nights and quarterly fun Quiz Nights. For more information about
our excellent facilities, events, and affordable rates please see our
website: www.weybournevillagehall.org.uk
Enquiries may be made via the website, or to
secretary@weybournevillagehall.org.uk or
bookings@weybournevillagehall.org.uk
Church and Priory
The main tower is that of the parish church. On the right there is a smaller tower which is older and belonged to the original 11th century church. There are the remains of a priory in the grounds of the church. It was founded in the early 13th century as a place for Augustinian monks to live and worship. By the 16th century the priory had become impoverished and it was dissolved by Henry VIII. The church remained poor until major refurbishment took place in the Victorian era.
Railway
The train line, which passes to the south of Weybourne, opened in 1887. It was once part of a much larger network called the ‘Midland and Great Northern’ popularly known as the ‘Muddle and go Nowhere’. Weybourne station is a mile out of the village because local landowners, at the time, were unwilling to sell their land to the rail company. The station was important during both World Wars as it was used to move troops to the army camps at Muckleburgh and Kelling Heath. It closed in 1964 and is now part of the North Norfolk Steam Railway.
Weybourne Hope
The beach at Weybourne, also known as Weybourne Hope, shelves very steeply providing a good landing place for large ships throughout history. As far back as the 16th century, the time of the Spanish Armada, there were fortifications I the area because of the fear of a possible Spanish invasion. It was also seen as a threat in the Napoleonic era and during both world wars when there was military activity in the area. An old poem says ‘He who would Old England win, must at Weybourne Hope begin.’
Weybourne Mill
Weybourne Mill was built in the 19th century for grinding corn. The strong winds, influenced by the North Sea, made this an ideal location. The mechanisms were made from hornbeam, a tree that can be found at Kelling.