Reepham Town News

31/08/2024

The Reepham and Aylsham Medical Practice have announced the arrangements for the Flu and Covid Vaccinations this autumn.

At this stage it is important that you let the surgery know if you have changed your contact details or if you have a new mobile no so that they can send the texts to you at the appropriate time.

29/08/2024

Are you over 75 and aware of this?

If you are a patient of Reepham and Aylsham Medical Practice and have not had a text or letter about the RSV CatchUp programme you should contact them.

27/08/2024

The front page Issue 20 has been on line for a while and can be found on the usual link https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT.

The front page features on the question - Do I Need a Will? It is interesting that 60% of the population do not have one and this can have repercussions for your nearest and dearest...

And a footnote on that page - Slowly, Slowly... provides the latest information on the provision of improved mobile phone coverage locally.

The printed magazine will be in the shops before the end of the week.

16/08/2024

We are currently starting to put the 20th issue together (Yes it really is almost 2 years since we started!) and would welcome your news, details of your forthcoming events to be held during September and October.

Have you noticed we say September AND OCTOBER?
Issue 21 will not be available until the end of October as someone is taking a break.

We know about the Classic Car Festival, the Churches Bike ride but is anyone promoting a Macmillan Coffee morning? Please get in touch quickly and let us know if you are promoting any other events and we will try and include them in Issue 20. The best way to contact us is at [email protected]

FINALLY: We do not charge to include your events in the magazine and the only stipulation is that we cannot accept commercial advertisements. If in doubt get in touch on 07760 272422.

02/08/2024

Issue 19 is now available on line at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT and leads with a discussion the pros and cons of using cash or cards when shopping and going about life. As always there are 2 sides to the arguments.
Should there be a minimum spend to use a card? Any thoughts?
The local surgery are about to update their phone installation and there are some details of the proposed changes.
Whitwell Hall feature this month following a Rotary visit with some history and an interesting development going forward.
And don't forget Reepham festival next weekend - looks exciting and it is great to see the support they are giving to our community.

Have a look on line now although the printed versions will be in the shops early next week.

18/06/2024

Third time lucky I hope. My finger slipped and the l should have been a capital L.

Correct link is https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT and I will cross my fingers to prevent them slipping again.

18/06/2024

Whoops! In all my rush to tell you about the latest issue of Reepham Town News I forgot to tell you where it can be found online - I suspect you already knew but here it is just in case https://adobe.ly/3lxGzuT
and have a look at the back cover to see the Pettywell Solar proposals at the same time.

18/06/2024

Issue 18 has gone to print today with a lead article on the front page about the Reepham Festival appeal to try and bring the Break GoGoSafari Trail to Reepham next year. What fun?
There is useful advice from the surgery about going abroad and coping with the heat (I hear you asking WHAT heat) and James's article on looking after your eyes if you suffer from hayfever.
The last page features the Pettywell Solar Farm pre planning consultation.
lots to see, and printed copies should be in the shops by the weekend...

25/05/2024

Issue 17 is now out in the shops and will be available on the Rotary stand at the Food Festival tomorrow. You can find the online version at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT

Amid some confusion about Reepham's mobile phone signal we have obtained a clear statement from the Church about the recent work undertaken to St Michael's Church tower. It is hoped that will clarify the current situation and highlight that as yet no formal contracts have been entered into with network providers.

We have also provided some guidance about the change from copper based phone lines to fibre and some of the issues surrounding the conversion. Our article however went to print the day before the deadline for transfer from copper to fibre was put back from December 2025 to January 2027 so there is now a little longer available to ease the transition.

The results of the 2023 GP Patient Participation Survey is also featured together with bits from most of usual contributors. Happy reading.

16/05/2024

We are well on the way with our next issue no 17. If you have anything you would like us to include in this issue please send it in ASAP and no later than tomorrow night (Friday)

12/05/2024

Another popular monthly event - Don't be late as may miss the cake!!

11/05/2024

It may have been a secret at one time, but is now very busy. Why not pop in for a natter while you are doing the shopping in Reepham's local shops? With all this on your doorstep why go any further?

10/05/2024

You will need to be up and about early if you are going to this ...

08/05/2024

Busy on a Thursday morning?

08/05/2024

Doing Different for Christian Aid

This year Christian Aid Week runs from 12th to 18th May.
In previous years the Reepham Christian Aid Group has found volunteers to distribute (but not collect) envelopes to every house in Reepham, Kerdiston and Booton. Our volunteers have grown older and fewer so this year we have decided to do different.

Our friendly people in Motts Chemist’s, the Post Office and the Bircham will have a supply of envelopes for people to pick up and return during the week. There will also be envelopes in the Methodist church and in St. Marys. We shall be putting up posters in Reepham and in the churches to advertise all this.

So, if you would like to make a donation this year that’s how to do it.

Very many thanks to you all and, of course to our previous years’ volunteers.

Jolyon Booth

25/04/2024

Are you over 75, or have a weakened immune system? Have you contacted the surgery and made that appointment for another jab?
All the information you need is in the new online Reepham Town News at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT Printed versions should be available in the shops and around Reepham next Tuesday or Wednesday.

23/04/2024

Issue 16 has gone to print and is now on line at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT.
Articles this month include about Reepham's defibrillators, updates on the Classic Car Festival, Reepham Food Festival, Lasting Powers of Attorney, the spring Covid campaign, advice for older drivers, and the need for feedback on the future of Stimpson's Piece.

Another 16 page issue and packed full of local information.

The printed copies should be out in the town next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Remember if you want to tell everyone about your group and their activities drop us a line at [email protected] Issue 17 copy deadline is 16th May. Get in early if you can!

17/04/2024

We are just about to start putting the next issue (16) together but able to accept any further bits today or tomorrow AT THE LATEST.

Have you or your group got any events coming up in May/early June that you would like to tell everyone about? Unfortunately we cannot accept commercial advertisements but are keen to support charitable, community and fundraising events and groups. If you are unsure please get in touch.

Our email for contact is [email protected]

12/04/2024

Broadland Health and Wellbeing Partnership is hosting a ‘World Café’ in Reepham which will bring the community together to discuss the important topic of health and wellbeing. They are looking to the community for their perspective on what they need to lead healthier, happier lives.

To make this happen they need people to help to plan, promote, and deliver the event. This is a great opportunity to get involved with an exciting project, develop new skills, and meet likeminded people.

You will receive free training to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be involved. There are a range of different roles involved suited to different personality types and skillsets so there will be something to suit you.

To find out a bit more, please come along to an Information Session online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 17th April at 11.00am.

If you are interested in finding out more please click on the following link https://indd.adobe.com/view/0193f98c-608e-48ed-9fa9-c7383a84d92a. This will provide with a link to the session on 17th April.

21/03/2024

Issue 15 is now online at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT and has gone to print this morning. The front page leads on the Papillon Project which has it's origins at Reepham High School.
Many of you will remember the High School Allotment project being started by teacher Matt Willer back in 2015. Some of you may been involved in the project which has now grown to 32 schools being involved just in Norfolk. As they say 'from little acorns ..... '
However as with almost every other group locally they are looking for volunteers to support their project. Can you spare some time to help them?

14/03/2024

We are approaching our deadline for copy in the next issue and hope to distribute to the shops about 29/30th March.
Have you got any news you want to tell everyone about?
Any fundraising activities happening in April and May?
What has been going on in our community?

Get in touch quickly on [email protected] and no later than 16th March so that we can get the word out to everyone.
The following issue will not appear until the end of April.

13/03/2024

Our next issue should be in the shops on 29/30th March. If you want to tell the good folk of Reepham about what you have been doing, or what you are going to be doing in April or May this is your opportunity. Raising funds for charity, or a good cause? Then tell us and we can let everyone in Reepham into the secret.

We are looking for news from all of our community groups so please drop us a line to [email protected]. However if you want it to into this next issue you need to get the information in to us by 16th March at the latest.

05/03/2024

Such a worthwhile project from our local Rotary Club and Reepham is so lucky to have this facility.

The Sunshine Memory Cafe, which meets regularly at St Michaels Church Hall in Reepham, is celebrating two successful years.
The Cafe provides a warm and welcoming environment with games, entertainment, music and a chance for a chat over coffee and cake. Many experienced helpers are on hand to make sure the morning goes smoothly and everyone can relax; they can also point visitors to local services who can help with specific needs.
Joy Flint and daughter Jackie have been coming to the cafe since it opened two years ago. “We look forward to our morning out, with a chance to see the friends we have made and enjoy some games and a drink. The helpers are really friendly and always make us feel at home.”
All are welcome. There is no need to book and nothing to pay. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 10-12 noon.
The Cafe is funded by Reepham Rotary with help from Reepham Coop and other local donations.

05/03/2024

So pleased to see Reepham Rotary are back at Reepham Primary School this afternoon listening to year 1 reading their books. The smiles on the children's faces makes it all the more worthwhile.

22/02/2024

The Fixery opens on Saturday at The Bircham Centre, Reepham on Saturday. Some of those very nice volunteers were seen with their new banner last week and are keenly awaiting your broken items to repair.

More details can be found at http://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT

20/02/2024

It is very sad to see that the Reepham Good Neighbours Scheme is in desperate need of more volunteers.

Can you help? The support they give is so valuable to many. Please call Judy Holland if you can help.

20/02/2024

Good morning everyone. Issue 14 is now online at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT and is now at the printers and should be in the local shops by Tuesday next week.

Reepham Rotary now have a Rotakids group at the Primary School, and it will be interesting to see how this develops into the future.

15/02/2024

There is just time to phone Richard and book your table for Next Friday's Quiz and Chips evening at the Reepham High School and College . Reepham Town Council - Norfolk, Reepham & District Rotary Club, The Bircham Centre, Reepham
See you there!

13/02/2024

We are about to start creating the next issue (14) and would love to hear your news. Have you, or your organisation/group done anything you would like to tell us about, or are you organising an event in March/April?
Please send us anything suitable to [email protected] or message us before Thursday night.
Stimpson's Piece Reepham, Reepham Town Council - Norfolk, Reepham High School and College, Reepham Lions Club, Reepham & District Rotary Club, Whitwell Hall