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Electricity UK Power Networks...0800 316 3105 or Call .......................................... 105 Gas Gas or CO Leak..........0800 111 999 Minicom......................0800 371 787 Water Anglian........................0345 714 5145

Childline: 24hr. childline.org.uk ..........................................................Freephone 0800 1111 Domestic Abuse: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk. 24hr Freephone......................0808 200 0247 Floodline: 24hr. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk.................................................0345 988 1188 NSPCC: 24hr. Email: help@nspcc.org.uk: nspcc.org.uk.........................................0808 800 5000 Rape Crisis: Crisis Centre Freephone....................................................................0808 802 9999 RSPCA: www.rspca.org.uk. Cruelty Line.................................................................0300 123 4999 Samaritans: 24hr Freephone From Landline or Mobile................................................... 116 123

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Adult Education

Councils - County

Norfolk Adult Education www.norfolk.gov.uk/adultlearning........... 0344 800 8020

Norfolk County. County Hall Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH www.norfolk.gov.uk................................. 0344 800 8020

WEA. Workers’ Educational Association.... 0300 303 3464

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Councils - District

Debtline: www.nationaldebtline.org............ 0808 808 4000

Breckland Council, Elizabeth House Walpole Loke, Dereham NR19 1EE www.breckland.gov.uk............................ 01362 656870

Family Action Social Prescribing Service Swaffham Community Centre................. 01760 720302 LILY. Support For Adults Activities/Services Directory: www.asklily.org.uk Money Helper. Free & Impartial Advice...... 0800 138 7777 Norfolk Citizens Advice Unit 2 Ventura House, Watton www.ncab.org.uk.................................... 0800 144 8848

Blood Donors NHS Blood & Transplant www.nhsbt.nhs.uk................................... 0300 123 2323 Public Services

Councils - Town & Parish Caston Parish Email: parish.clerk@castonparishcouncil.gov.uk Clerk: Jo Blackman................................. 01842 829821 Griston Parish Clerk: Jean Willams Email: gristonclerk@gmail.com.............. 01953 884082 Stow Bedon & Breckles Clerk: Julian Gibson Email: sbandb.pc.clerk@gmail.com........ 01953 499980

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Funerals (cont.)

Swaffham Town Town Hall, 4 London Street, Swaffham Including Allotments, Cemetery, Markets Open Spaces www.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk......... 01760 722922

Breckland Funeralcare 25 Norwich Road, Watton IP25 6DA...... 01953 881229

Watton Town. Wayland Hall, Middle Street Email: clerk@wattontowncouncil.gov.uk...01953 881007

Eirlys Johnson Funeral Services 87 High Street, Watton Email: info@ejohnsonfs.co.uk................ 01953 889328

Dentists

Littleproud & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Serving Swaffham & Watton Hale Road, Bradenham.......................... 01760 440269

Southlands Smile Clinic 57 Southlands, Swaffham....................... 01760 721385

Thornalley Funeral Services Lynn Road, Swaffham............................ 01760 721305

Find a NHS Dentist & Urgent/Out of Hours Advice www.nhs.uk/service-search...................................... 111

Hospitals

Doctors

Dereham. Northgate, Dereham NR19 2EX No A&E................................................... 01362 655210

Campingland Surgery. Swaffham............... 01760 721211 Manor Farm Medical Centre Mangate Street, Swaffham..................... 01760 721786 Plowright Medical Centre 1 Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham................ 01760 722797 North Pickenham Road, Necton............. 01760 441344

NNUH. Norfolk & Norwich University Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY A&E: 24hr: www.nnuh.nhs.uk................. 01603 286286 Queen Elizabeth Gayton Road, King’s Lynn PE30 4ET A&E: 24hr: www.qehkl.nhs.uk................ 01553 613613

Watton Medical Practice 24 Gregor Shanks Way.......................... 01953 881247

Swaffham Community. No A&E Sporle Road, Swaffham PE37 7HL........ 01760 726550

NHS 24hr. Non-Emergency Calls & Advice................. 111

Libraries

Dog Warden Animal Warden Services www.animalwardenservices.co.uk.......... 01362 858500

Employment Centres Find a Job: findajob.dwp.gov.uk HelpYouChoose. Age 14-19 Careers Information & Advice: helpyouchoose.org Jobcentre Plus. New Claims www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus........ 0800 055 6688 National Career Service Helpline nationalcareers.service.gov.uk............... 0800 100 900

Fire & Rescue Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service All Non-Emergency Calls www.norfolk.gov.uk/safety...................... 0300 123 1669 Swaffham Fire Station. West Acre Road All Non-Emergency Calls........................ 0300 123 1669 Watton Fire Station. Thetford Road All Non-Emergency Calls........................ 0300 123 1669

Funerals Andrew Francis Funeral Service The Old Post Office Market Place, Swaffham......................... 01760 720200 3 Middle Street, Watton.......................... 01953 883033 Public Services

Norfolk Home Library Service. RVS........... 01603 397998 Norfolk Libraries Open Access www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries Norfolk Mobile Library www.norfolk.gov.uk/mobilelibraries........ 01603 222303 Swaffham. The Pightle Opening Hrs May Change. STAFFED HOURS Tue 10-7, Thur 10-7, Fri 1-7 & Sat 10-4...01760 721513 Watton. George Trollope Road Mon, Wed & Thur 10-7pm & Sat 10-4pm... 01953 881671

Members Of Parliament Mid Norfolk. George Freeman MP www.georgefreeman.co.uk..................... 01953 600617 Norfolk SW. Liz Truss MP www.elizabethtruss.com......................... 01842 766155

Optician Cecil Amey. 13 High Street, Watton........... 01953 881535 Dipple & Conway Opticians 63 Market Place, Swaffham.................... 01760 724777

Police Norfolk: www.norfolk.police.uk All Non-Emergency Calls.......................................... 101 Victim Care. Norfolk & Suffolk www.nsvictimcare.org............................. 0300 303 3706

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Post Office To Find A Local Branch: postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder Watton Edwards News. 50 High St, Watton... 01953 881234

Recycling & Refuse Ashill Main Recycling Centre Swaffham Road, Ashill IP25 7BT 7 Days a Week: Apr-Sep 9-5, Oct-Mar 9-4 Closed Xmas, Boxing & NY Day www.norfolk.gov.uk................................. 0344 800 8020

Registration Services Norfolk CC. Appt Only Thetford Registration Office Thetford Library, Raymond Street. IP24 2EA Dereham Registration Office Breckland Business Centre St Withburga Lane, Dereham NR19 1FD www.norfolk.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths Book Online............................................ 0344 800 8020

Schools & Colleges (cont.) Swaffham CE Primary Academy Brandon Road......................................... 01760 721831 The Nicholas Hamond Academy Brandon Road, Swaffham....................... 01760 721480 Thomas Bullock CE Primary Academy Pound Green Lane, Shipdham............... 01362 820300 Thompson Primary School Road, Thompson........................ 01953 483271 Watton Junior. Brandon Road, Watton....... 01953 881387 Watton Westfield Infant & Nursery West Road, Watton................................. 01953 882669 Wayland Academy. Merton Road, Watton...01953 881514

Social Services Social Care Team. Adult & Children norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health....0344 800 8020

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Schools & Colleges

Swaffham TIC The Town Hall, 4 London Street............. 01760 722255

Ashill VC Primary. The Oaks, Ashill........... 01760 440403

Watton & Wayland Visitor Centre Wayland House, High Street, Watton..... 01953 880212

Castle Acre CE Primary Academy Back Lane, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn...... 01760 755305 Caston CE Primary Academy The Street, Caston, Attleborough........... 01953 483304 Heartwood CE VC Primary & Nursery White Cross Road................................... 01760 721357 Narborough CE Primary Academy Denny’s Walk, Narborough..................... 01760 338048 Necton CE VA Primary School Road, Necton, Swaffham............ 01760 722975 Parkers CE VC Primary Pound Hill, Saham Toney....................... 01953 881601 Sporle CE Primary Academy 82 The Street, Sporle.............................. 01760 722393 St Peter & St Paul Carbrooke CE Primary Academy & Nursery Church Street, Carbrooke....................... 01953 881537

Transport National Rail: www.nationalrail.co.uk......... 0345 748 4950 Taxis - see local businesses Traveline: traveline.info.............................. 0871 200 2233

Veterinary Surgeries Knots Yard Veterinary Practice Griston Road, Watton............................. 01953 889750 Swaffham Veterinary Centre Tower Meadows, Swaffham................... 01760 722054 The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group 4 Goddards Court, High Street, Watton... 01953 881415 PDSA: www.pdsa.org.uk............................ 0800 917 2509

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Addiction Support

Armed Forces

Al-Anon. Support For Families & Friends of Problem Drinkers................................ 0800 008 6811

British Korean Veterans Association Mrs Victoria Coldrey............................... 07885 707905

Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk........ 0800 917 7650

RAF Association: www.rafa.org.uk............. 0800 018 2361

Drugs Families Anon: famanon.org.uk.............. 0207 498 4680 Talk to Frank: www.talktofrank.com Text: 82111 or Call............................. 0300 123 6600

RAF Changi Association: www.rafchangi.com

Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk........... 0330 094 0322 Overeaters Anonymous: www.oagb.org.uk Smoking. NHS Smokefree www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking Stop Smoking Service. Norfolk www.smokefreenorfolk.nhs.uk................ 0800 085 4113

RAF Benevolent Fund: www.rafbf.org........ 0300 102 1919 ROCA. Royal Observer Corps Association www.rocatwentytwelve.org SSAFA. The Armed Forces Charity Norfolk Email: norfolk.branch@ssafa.org.uk 24hr Answerphone or Call Tue-Fri 9-12..................................... 01603 403322

Army Cadet Force ACFA Enquiries To Join: www.armycadets.com............... 0207 426 8377

Air Cadets

Norfolk ACF Email: ea-nor-info@rfca.org.uk www.facebook.com/NorfolkACF............. 01362 694515

864 (Watton) Squadron ATC Pilot Officer (RAFAC) Kristian Crittenden Mon & Wed: 19.00-21.30 Parade Nights Only................................. 01953 885531

Arts & Crafts

Norfolk & Suffolk Wing www.nswingatc.co.uk............................. 01603 427575

Knit & Natter Watton Library. Mon 2.30-3.30............... 01953 881671 Stitchers. Thompson Community Hall Mrs Tyler................................................. 01953 483741

Allotments

Wayland Partnership & Dragonfly Gallery Wayland House, High Street, Watton..... 01953 883915

Family Action. ESCAPE Swaffham Community Centre Allotment Project Enterprise................... 01760 720302

Wayland Quilters. Call for Details............... 01953 882966

SCALGA. Swaffham Community Allotment & Leisure Association Telephone: 07919 888872 or.................. 07919 888870 Watton Town Council Email: clerk@wattontowncouncil.gov.uk....01953 881007

Angling East Anglian Fly Fishing www.facebook.com/groups/EAFlyFishing

Animals & Pets Pact Animal Sanctuary www.pactsanctuary.org.......................... 01362 820775 PDSA: www.pdsa.org.uk............................ 0800 917 2509 Continued on Page 11

Athletics Athletics Norfolk: athleticsnorfolk.org.uk

Aviation West Norfolk Aviation Society www.westnorfolkaviationsociety.org.uk

Badminton Mid Norfolk. Faye Le Bon........................... 07311 605759 Swaffham Leisure Centre. Brandon Road... 01760 724046

Bee Keeping NBKA. Norfolk Beekeepers’ Association www.norfolkbeekeepers.org.uk

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Bell-Ringing Ashill. Wendy Peckham.............................. 01760 440952 Carbrooke Robert Denton: 07846 466255............... 01953 884496 Watton. Robert Denton: 07846 466255...... 01953 884496 Watton & Carbrooke. Church Office........... 01953 881252

Bereavement Cruse. Norwich & Central Norfolk www.cruse.org.uk................................... 0333 230 0189 Cruse Bereavement Care: www.cruse.org.uk Young Persons: www.hopeagain.org.uk....0808 808 1677

Buffaloes RAOB GLE. Royal Elizabethan Lodge No 8654 raobswaffham.tripod.com

Bullying BullyingUK: www.bullying.co.uk................. 0808 800 2222

Camera Clubs Wayland & District Photographic Club www.wdpcnorfolk.co.uk

Care Support

SCARD Support & Care After Road Death & Injury www.scard.org.uk................................... 0345 123 5542

Headway. The Brain Injury Association headway.org.uk...................................... 0808 800 2244

Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support Bereavement Counselling....................... 01760 722937

Norfolk Family Carers www.norfolkfamilycarers.org................... 01603 219924

The Compassionate Friends For Bereaved Parents & Families www.tcf.org.uk........................................ 0345 123 2304

Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers www.wecareappeal.co.uk....................... 01603 623958

Winston’s Wish. Freephone Helpline Giving Hope to Grieving Children........... 0808 802 0021

Bingo Queens Hall. Watton: www.queenshallwatton.co.uk

Blind - Visually Impaired GBR Blind Sailing: www.gbrblindsailing.co.uk RNIB: www.rnib.org.uk............................... 0303 123 9999 Vision Norfolk: www.visionnorfolk.org.uk... 01603 573000

Bowls Carpet Bowls. Queens Hall. Watton www.queenshallwatton.co.uk Watton Loch Neaton. John Hunter www.wattonbowlsclub.co.uk................... 01953 882419

Bridge Saham Toney Bridge Club www.bridgewebs.com/sahamtoney Elaine Aberdeen..................................... 01953 882005 Swaffham. Roman Catholic Church Rooms Tuesday. Start Play @ 6.30pm Sue Day.................................................. 01328 701545

British Red Cross British Red Cross Mobility Aid Service Short Term Hire Wheelchairs & Other Equipment www.redcross.org.uk.............................. 0300 456 1914 Continued on Page 13

Swaffham & District Mental Health Association Merle Boddy Adult Day Care Centre Station Yard, Swaffham.......................... 01760 724527 Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support for Cancer Patients & Families www.swaffhamandlitchamhomehospice.co.uk Telephone............................................... 01760 722937

Charities Wayland Partnership & Dragonfly Gallery Wayland House, High Street, Watton..... 01953 883915

Childcare Childcare Service www.norfolk.gov.uk/children-and-families Telephone............................................... 0344 800 8020

Childrens Activities Breckland Christian Fellowship Oasis Centre, Cley Road, Swaffham Events For All Ages Throughout The Month Telephone............................................... 01760 723175 Pokemon Group Watton Library. Mon 3.15-4.15............... 01953 881671

Churches & Religious Organisations Breckland Christian Fellowship Oasis Centre, Cley Road, Swaffham facebook.com/oasiscentreswaffham....... 01760 723175 Fountain of Life. The Well Christian Centre Swaffham Road, Ashill............................ 01760 441902

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Conservation & Wildlife (cont.)

Our Lady of Pity RC Station Street, Swaffham........................ 01760 721418 St Georges. Saham Toney......................... 01953 883394

Norfolk Bat Survey Loan Bat Monitoring Equipment From Centres Across Norfolk........................... 01842 750050

St John the Evangelist Church Road, Ovington.......................... 01953 883394

Norfolk Wildlife Trust www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk............... 01603 625540

St Mary’s. Sporle, King’s Lynn www.swaffhamparishchurch.org

SongBird Survival www.songbird-survival.org.uk................. 01379 641715

St Nicholas. Church Street, Ashill.............. 01953 883394

Toads on Roads Campaign www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads

St Peter & St Paul. Swaffham www.swaffhamparishchurch.org St Peter & St Paul. Carbrooke.................... 01953 883394 Swaffham Baptist. 38 Station Street www.swaffhambaptistchurch.org.uk Swaffham Methodist Church 3 London Street, Swaffham www.swaffhammethodistchurch.org....... 01760 722611 Watton Methodist. High Street www.wattonmethodist.btck.co.uk

Credit Union Eastern Saving & Loans Community Bank www.eslcu.co.uk

Cycling

Watton on the Web. Christian Resource Centre www.watton.org...................................... 07475 956858

Charlotte’s Tandems Free Loan. For People With Disabilities charlottestandems.weebly.com

Watton Pentecostal. Dereham Road Email: info@watton.org........................... 07475 956858

West Norfolk CTC. Members Group David Beveridge: 07773 011911............ 01553 674124

Watton St Mary’s. Church Road. Office..... 01953 881252

Community Associations & Centres Swaffham Assembly Rooms Market Place........................................... 01760 722800 Swaffham Community Centre The Campingland www.swaffhamcommunityhub.co.uk....... 01760 722800 The Methodist Centre. High Street, Watton Email: office.wccc@btinternet.com......... 01953 881451

Community Transport Swaffham Community Transport Mon-Fri 9-4.30pm Except Bank Holidays............................. 01760 720906 West Norfolk Community Transport www.wnct.co.uk...................................... 01553 776971

Computers IT Support. Swaffham Library..................... 01760 721513 Wayland Men’s Shed Watton Sports Centre, Dereham Rd www.waylandmensshed.com................. 07729 993163

Conservation & Wildlife Bat Conservation Trust: www.bats.org.uk....0345 130 0228 CPRE Norfolk: www.cprenorfolk.org.uk..... 01603 761660 Continued on Page 15

Dancing Ballroom. Queens Hall, Watton Val & Kevin Simpson.............................. 01953 882790

Day Centres Swaffham & District Mental Health Assoc Merle Boddy Adult Day Care Centre Station Yard, Swaffham.......................... 01760 724527

Deaf - Hearing Impaired Deaf ConneXions Minicom ................................................. 01603 661113 Textphone: 07932 069352...................... 01603 660889 Hear for Norfolk. NDA People of All Ages With Hearing Loss www.hearfornorfolk.org.uk...................... 01603 404440 Relay UK. National Text Relay Service www.relayuk.bt.com RNID: www.rnid.org.uk............................... 0808 808 0123

Development Partnerships Iceni Partnership Swaffham Community Centre The Campingland................................... 01760 722800 Wayland Partnership Wayland House, High Street, Watton www.wayland.org.uk............................... 01953 883915

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Friendship

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Heart of Norfolk Oddfellows 2nd Thursday, All Welcome Call Paula............................................... 01362 696536

Charlotte’s Tandems Free Loan. For People With Disabilities charlottestandems.weebly.com Community Sports Foundation Norwich City FC www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk....01603 984000 East Anglian Mobility Solutions Ltd 35 Turbine Way, Swaffham.................... 0800 688 9511 Equal Lives: www.equallives.org.uk........... 01508 491210 Mencap. Learning Disability Helpline......... 0808 808 1111 NAS. National Autistic Society: autism.org.uk Remap. A Free Service Providing Custom-Made Equipment For Disabled People: www.remap.org.uk Scope. The Disability Equality Charity....... 0808 800 3333

Drama & Theatre Wayland Players waylandplayers.wordpress.com Chair: Jenny Mann.................................. 01953 881054

Duke Of Edinburgh Award DofE: www.dofe.org

Gardening Ashill & Holme Hale Garden Club www.ashillgardeningclub.wordpress.com Great Ellingham & District Flower Club Sec: Rebecca Moss................................ 01953 483748 Great Hockham Gardening Club www.greathockhamgardeningclub.org.uk Email: secretaryghgc@gmail.com Saham Toney Community Orchard Group www.facebook.com/STOrchard

Girlguiding Norfolk: www.girlguidingnorfolk.org.uk....... 01603 737996 Trefoil Guild: trefoilguild.co.uk.................... 0207 834 6242

Golf Clubs Swaffham Golf Club Cley Road, Swaffham............................. 01760 721621

Health & Fitness Clubs

Environment

The Reflexology & Pilates Studio 95 Market Place, Swaffham Email:thereflexologystudio@hotmail.co.uk Mobile..................................................... 07515 834729

Environment Agency gov.uk/government/organisations........... 0370 850 6506

Health Support

Festivals & Shows

Alzheimer’s Society: www.alzheimers.org.uk National Helpline..................................... 0300 222 1122 Norfolk & Waveney................................. 01502 514712

Wayland Country Music & Breckland Country Music Mike Rix: 07774 640936 or..................... 01953 889890

Football Community Sports Foundation Norwich City FC www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk....01603 984000 Swaffham Town FC. Shoemakers Lane facebook.com/swaffhamtownfc............... 01760 722700 Watton United FC: www.facebook.com/WattonUnitedFC

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Bipolar UK: bipolaruk.org. Email: info@bipolaruk.org Breast Cancer Care breastcancernow.org.............................. 0808 800 6000 Careline Community Services Supporting You to Live Safely & Independently In Your Own Home................................. 01553 616200 Cystic Fibrosis Trust: www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk Christine Berwick.................................... 01263 861353 Diabetes UK Eastern Email: eastern@diabetes.org.uk............. 01376 501390 Diabetes UK Helpline Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk.............................. 0345 123 2399 Meningitis Research Foundation www.meningitis.org. Freephone............. 0808 800 3344 Mind. For Better Mental Health www.mind.org.uk.................................... 0300 123 3393

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Health Support (cont.) MS Society: www.mssociety.org.uk........... 0808 800 8000 Muscular Dystrophy UK musculardystrophyuk.org........................ 0800 652 6352 Parkinson’s UK: parkinsons.org.uk............ 0808 800 0303 Rethink Mental Illness Advice & Information Service www.rethink.org...................................... 0300 500 0927

Markets Local (cont.) Watton Country Market. Wednesday facebook.com/Wattoncountrymarket Watton Wednesday Market Email: clerk@wattontowncouncil.gov.uk....01953 881007

Martial Arts & Self Defence

Sexual Health Line www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health........ 0300 123 7123

Kuk Sool Won. Swaffham Find us on Facebook Michelle Seaman.................................... 07808 860633

Swaffham & District Mental Health Assoc Merle Boddy Adult Day Care Centre Station Yard, Swaffham.......................... 01760 724527

Kuk Sool Won. Watton. Andy Gillingwater Mobile: 07775 890359 or........................ 01379 854465

Versus Arthritis Helpline versusarthritis.org................................... 0800 520 0520

Saracen Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do Watton Youth Ctr & Swaffham Comm Ctr Ian Soame: 07739 589253..................... 01953 882034

History

Mobility Aids

Norfolk Heraldry Society www.norfolkheraldry.org.uk Swaffham History Group Swaffham Museum, 4 London Street www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk

Ladies’ Groups

British Red Cross Mobility Aid Service Short Term Hire Wheelchairs & Other Equipment..................................... 0300 456 1914 Careline Community Services Supporting You to Live Safely & Independently In Your Own Home................................. 01553 616200 East Anglian Mobility Solutions Ltd 35 Turbine Way, Swaffham.................... 0800 688 9511

WI. Norfolk Federation www.facebook.com/NorfolkWI......... 01603 624580 Saham Toney. Sec: Angela Harrison... 01953 885978 Swaffham 1st Wed 2.30. Swaffham Community Ctr President: Pauline Senton................ 01760 788046 Watton Evening facebook.com/Watton-WI-922931794430282 Sec: Carol Robson........................... 01953 881006

Museum 4 Watton Wayland Hall, Middle Street, Watton www.museumforwatton.org.uk............... 01953 797060

Leisure & Sports Centres

The Friends 100 Club Friends of Swaffham Museum Email: johnw.swaffham@gmail.com....... 01760 725884

Swaffham Leisure Centre. Brandon Road....01760 724046 Watton Sports Association Dereham Road, Watton.......................... 01953 881281

Lions Swaffham & District Lions Swaffham Assembly Rooms Meet 2nd Mon. Peter Young................... 01760 724120

Museums & Heritage Centres

Swaffham Museum. 4 London Street www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk................ 01760 721230

Music Groups Breckland Brass Band Email: secretarybrecklandbrass@gmail.com Dave Goodwin: 07544 653014 or........... 01842 811810 Breckland Harmony Choir Mon 7.30-9.30pm Chair: Susan Taylor................................ 01953 797089

Swaffham Lioness Lions Club Branch Sec: Karen Nye....................................... 01760 723377

City of Norwich Pipe Band www.norwichpipeband.net Roger Bayes........................................... 01953 798874

Markets Local

Mid Norfolk Singers www.midnorfolksingers.org.uk Chair: Jane Fannon: 07930 822979....... 01362 683505

Swaffham Friday Indoor Market facebook.com/swaffhamindoorfridaymarket Swaffham Saturday Market Outdoors................................................. 01760 722922 Continued on Page 19

Norfolk Music Service www.norfolkmusichub.org.uk.................. 01603 303348 Norfolk Symphony Orchestra: www.nso-uk.co.uk

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Parenting (cont.)

Phoenix Singers Ladies Choir. Susie Quinn...................... 07818 458742

Time Norfolk. The Pregnancy Loss Charity timenorfolk.org.uk................................... 01603 927487

South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band SNYSB+. Mike Booty.............................. 01379 641580

YoungMinds. Parent Helpline Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health www.youngminds.org.uk......................... 0808 802 5544

Watton Silver Band: wattonsilverband.com Mrs Austin............................................... 01953 885296 Wayland Country Music & Breckland Country Music Mike Rix: 07774 640936 or..................... 01953 889890

Neighbourhood Watch Safer Stronger Neighbourhood Team www.ourwatch.org.uk............................. 0116 402 6111

Ornithology Nar Valley Ornithological Society Email: enquiries@narvos.org.uk www.narvos.org.uk. Ian Black................ 01760 724092

Parenting Bullying UK: www.bullying.co.uk................ 0808 800 2222 Change4Life: www.nhs.uk/change4life Fun Ideas to Help Kids Stay Healthy...... 0300 123 4567 ECFS. Early Childhood & Family Service Support for Under 5’s & Their Families In Norfolk Email: ecfs-families@actionforchildren.org.uk Telephone............................................... 0344 800 8020

Railways Mid Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk.................. 01362 851723

Rambling & Walking Mid Norfolk Ramblers. Jenny Atterwell...... 07887 604040

Roller Skating Skate Norfolk Fun Family Roller Skating www.skatenorfolk.co.uk

Rotary The Rotary Club of Swaffham www.swaffhamrotary.org.uk The Rotary Club of Watton & District www.wattonrotary.org.uk

Royal British Legion

Families Need Fathers: www.fnf.org.uk Because Both Parents Matter................. 0300 030 0363

RBL Contact Centre www.britishlegion.org.uk......................... 0808 802 8080

Family Action. Norfolk & Waveney Well Family Project. Advice & Support for Individuals & Families ASD-ADHD Support Service Swaffham Community Centre................. 01760 720302

Swaffham Mens Section. Meet: 3rd Tue 8pm Conservative Club. Jo Scott............... 01760 721277 Womens Section. Meet: 2nd Tue 2.30pm Valentine Barker Court Frances Barker................................... 01760 724445

Family Lives Helpline www.familylives.org.uk........................... 0808 800 2222 Gingerbread: www.gingerbread.org.uk Single Parents, Equal Families............... 0808 802 0925 Home-Start Norfolk Support for Families with Children Under 5 The Community Centre, Swaffham www.homestartnorfolk.org...................... 01603 977040 Just a Cuppa. Watton Library. Wed & Sat....01953 881671

Rugby Swaffham RUFC. North Pickenham Road swaffhamrugby.co.uk.............................. 01760 724829

Scout Association

LILY. Support For Adults Activities/Services Directory: www.asklily.org.uk

1st Swaffham Scouts, Beavers & Cubs. Age 6-14yrs For All Enquires Call: 01760 724188 or....07917 466697

NCT. New Parents & Parents-To-Be www.nct.org.uk....................................... 0300 330 0700

UK Scout Information Centre: scouts.org.uk Email: info.centre@scouts.org.uk........... 0345 300 1818

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Social Groups (cont.)

AGE UK Norfolk Advice Hotline......................................... 0300 500 1217 www.ageuk.org.uk/norfolk...................... 01603 787111

Heart of Norfolk Oddfellows 2nd Thursday, All Welcome Call Paula............................................... 01362 696536

Ashill Gold Link Club. Mrs Bolton............... 01760 441622

Just A Cuppa Swaffham Library.................................... 01760 721513 Watton Library. Wed & Sat..................... 01953 881671

Breckland Christian Fellowship Oasis Centre, Cley Road, Swaffham Events For All Ages Throughout The Month Telephone............................................... 01760 723175 Careline Community Services Supporting You to Live Safely & Independently In Your Own Home................................. 01553 616200 Cinnamon Trust Pet Care Charity for the Elderly & Their Pets: www.cinnamon.org.uk.......... 01736 757900 Friendship Club. Watton Pentecostal Church Dereham Road. All Welcome Fri 10-12 Email: info@watton.org........................... 07475 956858 LILY. Support For Adults Activities/Services Directory: www.asklily.org.uk Pension Claims Line Textphone............................................... 0800 731 7339 www.gov.uk/state-pension/how-to-claim....0800 731 7898 Swaffham. Civil Service Retirement Fellowship www.csrf.org.uk/swaffham The Silver Line. Age 55+. Free 24hr Helpline www.thesilverline.org.uk......................... 0800 470 8090

Social Groups Family Action. Wellbeing Club Swaffham Community Centre Tue Morning............................................ 01760 720302 Friendship Club. Watton Pentecostal Church Dereham Road. All Welcome Fri 10-12 Email: info@watton.org........................... 07475 956858 Games Group Watton Library. Wed 2.30-3.30............... 01953 881671

Knit & Natter Watton Library. Mon 2.30-3.30............... 01953 881671 LILY. Support For Adults Activities/Services Directory: www.asklily.org.uk Saham Toney Community Orchard Group www.facebook.com/STOrchard Stay & Chat. Watton Library. Wed 11-12... 01953 881671 Watton Society. John Kerr Email: info@wattonsociety.org.uk........... 01953 882613 Wayland Men’s Shed Watton Sports Centre, Dereham Rd www.waylandmensshed.com................. 07729 993163

Squash Swaffham Leisure Centre. Brandon Road....01760 724046

St. John Ambulance Norwich SJA. Office................................... 01603 431639 SJA Get Involved: www.sja.org.uk To Join: Online Form.............................. 0344 770 4800

Table Tennis Social Table Tennis Watton Sports Centre. Thursday 2-4pm New Members Welcome. Alan Osborn... 01953 884681 Watton TTC League Matches & Practice Sessions Wed 7-10pm Garveston Village Hall Kevin Dumble......................................... 07880 313012

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Swaffham & Watton Street Maps & Index Swaffham Adastral Place ...........C3 Admiral Wilson Way.....B2 Admirals Court . .........C5 Aldiss Close . .............C5 Amherst Close ...........C5 Ash Close ..................B3 Back Terrace .............B2 Barton Close . ............B6 Beachamwell Road ...A4 Bears Lane ................B2 Beech Close ..............C4 Biffin Way ..................B6 Bishy Barny Bee Gardens............C6 Blake Court . ..............B5 Botwright Drive ..........C4 Boxs Lane .................C3 Brancaster Way .........B6 Brandon Close . .........B5 Brandon Road ...........B6 Bridewell Place ..........B4 Brimstone Close ........C6 Brocks Road ..............B2 Buckenham Close .....B6 Bumble Close ............C6 Buttercup Drive . ........C6 Captains Close ..........C4 Carter Close ..............C5 Castle Acre Road ......B2 Catheryne Court ........B3 Church Mews ............B3 Cley Road . ................A6 Clover Drive . .............C6 Cooper Road .............C6 Copper Hall ...............B4 Corncrake Way . ........C6 Coronation Grove ......B3 Couhe Close . ............C3 Courtfields .................B5 Cromwell Close .........C5 Cygnet Walk ..............C5 Dove House Row ......D3 Dragonfly Way ...........C6 Drake Gardens ..........C6 Dulgate Lane .............A5 Dunthorne Court ........B4 Fieldfare Way ............C6 Filby Road .................B6 Forest Grove .............B6 Glasbury Walk ...........C5 Globe Hill ...................B4 Goodrick Place ..........C4 Gordon Terrace .........C4 Greenhoe Place ........B5 Greyling Way .............C6 Hamilton Close ..........C4 Harvest Way ..............C6 Haspalls Road ...........B4 Heathlands ................C5 Hickling Close . ..........B5 Highfield Avenue .......A2 Hillside .......................C4 Hilton Court ...............B3 Holkham Avenue .......B5 Holly Court . ...............B4 Hollywell Gardens .....B3 Holm Oak Gardens.....C5 Hoveton Drive . ..........B6 Howard Close ............C2 Iceni Drive .................C5 Kendle Road . ............C6 Kestrel Close .............C5 King Street . ...............B3 Ladybird Loke ............C6 Lawrence Way . .........A2 Lee Warner Road ......C5 Leveret Green ...........C6 London Street ............B4 Long Lane .................C3 Longfields ..................C3

Map Index

Love Lane . ................C3 Low Road ..................A3 Lynn Road .................A3 Lynn Street ................B3 Mangate Street ..........C3 Manor Way ................C2 Market Place .............B3 Mayfly Road ..............C5 Meadowsweet Dr . .....C6 Merryweather Rd .......C5 Mill Farm Nurseries..... B5 Mill Lane ....................B4 Minnow Close ............C6 Montague Close ........C4 Mount Close ..............A3 Nelson Crescent ........C5 New Sporle Road ......C2 Nicholas Hammond Way ..................C4 North Pickenham Rd.....D4 Northfield Road .........B2 Northwell Place .........B2 Northwell Pool Rd . ....B3 Norwich Road ............C3 Oakleigh Drive ...........A3 Oaks Close ................C5 Oaks Drive . ...............C5 Orchard Place ...........B4 Orford Road . .............C2 Ormesby Drive ..........B6 Otter Road .................C6 Oulton Close . ............B6 Partridge Grove .........C5 Peddars Rise .............C3 Pedlars Grove ...........C3 Pit Lane .....................B3 Pleasant Row ............C4 Plowright Place . ........B3 Point Drive .................B5 Pollywiggle Drive .......C6 Princes Street ............B3 Prinknash Way ..........A3 Providence Terrace.....B3 Queen Street .............B4 Ranworth Close .........B6 Redland Road ...........B6 Regal Close ...............B3 Rickwood Drive .........C6 Ringlet Road . ............C6 Rix Place ...................C6 Rockland Close .........B6 Rollesby Avenue .......B6 Roman Crescent .......C5 Rowe Place ...............C6 Salhouse Drive ..........B6 Sandringham Way .....C5 Saxon Court ..............C5 Shepherds Fold .........C5 Shoemakers Lane .....A4 Shouldham Lane .......A3 Southlands ................B5 Spinners Close ..........B3 Spinners Lane ...........B3 Sporle Road ..............C3 St. Guthlac Close ......B2 St. Johns Court . ........B4 St. Magdelen Way .....C5 Station Gardens ........B2 Station Street . ...........B3 Station Yard . .............B2 Steeple View .............B3 Stratton Close . ..........C5 Suffield Court . ...........B4 Surlingham Drive .......B6 Sutton Road ..............B6 Swallowtail Way ........C6 Swanflower Way . ......C5 The Camping Land.....C3 The Crescent .............C4 The Oaklands ............C4 The Old Maltings .......B4 The Paddocks ...........B4 The Pightle ................B4

Theatre Street ...........B4 Tower Court . .............B3 Tower Meadow ..........B2 Tumbler Hill ...............C2 Turbine Way ..............B2 Upton Drive ...............B6 Valentine Barker Ct.....B5 Viking Close ..............C5 Warstade Way ...........B4 Watton Road .............C5 West Acre Road ........A2 Westfield Road ..........B4 White Cross Road .....C4 Whitsands Road ........B3 Willow Herb Drive ......C6 Wolferton Drive . ........B5 Woodpecker Way ......C6 Wroxham Avenue ......B6

Watton Abbey Road . ........... C3 Adland Road . .......... D3 Aircraft Drive . .......... A1 Akrotiri Square . ....... D2 Amy’s Close ............ A1 Anson Way .............. D3 Ashtree Road .......... C2 Beechwood Ave (7)....B2 Bell Lane ................. A1 Bellmere Way .......... A1 Betty Hoggs Lane .... C3 Beverley Close ........ D2 Biggin Hill Way ........ E2 Black Horse Close ... B2 Blenheim Court . ...... E2 Blenheim Way ......... C2 Bluebell Close ......... D2 Boscombe Road ...... E2 Bowes Close ........... B3 Bramble Way ........... C2 Brandon Road ......... A2 Breckland Court . ..... A3 Brecklands Business Park . ............... E2 Bridle Road . ............ A2 Britannia Road . ....... E2 Burr Close ............... D2 Byfords Way ............ B3 Cadman Way . ......... B2 Canberra Road ........ D2 Canon Close . .......... C3 Cardington Road ..... E2 Changi Road ........... D2 Charles Avenue ....... C3 Chaston Place (5) . .. B2 Chestnut Road ........ C2 Church Road ........... C2 Church Walk ............ C2 Churchill Close ........ B3 Clarence Court (9) ... B2 Cley Lane ................ A1 Coburg Close .......... A3 Cochrane Close . ..... E2 Comet Drive ............ E2 Constable Ct (11).... B2 Crabtree Close ........ D2 Cranwell Road ......... E2 Curlew Close ........... A2 Dale Close ............... C2 Dereham Road ........ C1 Dickson Road .......... E2 Donald Moore Gardens (14) ... B2 Dorrington House .... C2 Dorrs Drive .............. C1 Dowding Road ......... D2 Dudley Way ............. B3

Durrants Yard (4) . ... B2 Dye Road ................ D2 East Road . .............. B2 Edinburgh Close ...... B3 Ellington Road ......... E2 Farnborough Road... E2 Farrier Road ............ D2 Fieldmaple Road ..... C2 Fleming Court .......... B3 Forman Close .......... C2 Fortress Road . ........ E3 Frederick Fitt Ct (13)... B2 Frost Close .............. B2 Garden Close .......... C2 George Trollope Road (10) ........ B2 Glebe Road ............. C2 Goat Willow Close ... C3 Goddards Court (8).. B2 Goffe Close ............. B2 Goldfinch Way ......... A2 Granary Court (6) .... B2 Green-Oak Road ..... B2 Griston Road ........... C2 Halton Gardens ....... E2 Halton Road ............ E2 Hamilton Close ........ B1 Harris Road ............. E2 Harvest Road .......... D2 Harvey Street .......... B2 Hastings Walk ......... E2 Hendon Avenue . ..... E2 Henrys Court ........... D2 Heron Way .............. B2 High Street .............. B2 Horseshoe Close ..... D2 Hunters Oak ............ C2 Hurricane Close . ..... E3 Jubilee Road ........... B3 Kingfisher Way ........ B2 Kittell Close ............. C2 Lancaster Drive ....... E2 Langmere Road . ..... A2 Liberdor Close ......... E3 Lightning Close . ...... E3 Lime Tree Walk ....... C2 Lincoln Walk ............ E3 Linden Court ............ C2 Linmore Crescent .... C2 Loch Lane . .............. B1 Long Bridle Lane ..... A3 Lovell Gardens ........ D2 Mallard Road ........... A2 Malthouse Close . .... B3 Manor Court Pk (1)... B2 Marauder Road ....... E3 Meadow Grove ........ B1 Memorial Way ......... C2 Merchants Court ...... C2 Mere Close .............. A1 Merton Road . .......... B2 Middle Street (2) ...... B2 Mill Road ................. B2 Monkhams Drive ..... C3 Mosquito Close . ...... E3 Muston Walk . .......... B3 Nelson Court ........... B2 Neptune Drive ......... E2 Newall Avenue ........ E2 Newgreen Business . Park . ............... E2 North Road .............. B2 Northolt Road .......... E2 Norwich Road .......... C2 Novark Drive . .......... D2

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Antiques WATTON ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES CENTRE (page 21) Unit 3 Breckland Business Park Norwich Road, Watton IP25 6UP........... 01953 883553

Art Galleries J C Books & Applestore Gallery 55 High Street, Watton IP25 6AB........... 01953 883488 The Wayland Partnership & Dragonfly Gallery Wayland House, High Street Watton IP25 6AR.................................... 01953 883915

Auctioneers & Valuers Alexander’s Gold & Silver Buyer and Valuer 34 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 558219 Stephen Roberts (Auctioneer) Ltd 10 Breckland Business Park Norwich Road, Watton IP25 6UP www.thesalerooms.co.uk........................ 01953 885676 Local Businesses

Blinds POPPI INTERIORS (page 18) 23 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7LA... 01760 722541

Bookshops J C Books & Applestore Gallery Secondhand Bookshop 55 High Street, Watton IP25 6AB........... 01953 883488 THE CERES BOOKSHOP (page 21) New & Secondhand Books 20 London St, Swaffham PE37 7DG...... 01760 722504

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Car Parts & Accessories A1 Motor Store (page 33) The Old Train Shed Station Road, Swaffham PE7 7HP......... 01760 721438

Car Sales B4 CAR NETWORK LTD (page 22) 62 Brandon Road, Watton IP25 6AL...... 01953 884500 R N S AUTO CENTRE (page 28) Enterprise House, Lynn Road Swaffham PE37 7PT.............................. 01760 720729

Car Window Tinting TRUSTED TINTING (page 22) Unit 3, Collins Way, Rash’s Green Dereham NR19 1GU.............................. 01362 851243

Card Shops WATTON EDWARDS NEWS (page 20) 50 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881234

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Estate Agents Longsons Fitzroy House, 32 Market Place Swaffham PE37 7QH.............................. 01760 721389

Farm Shops ASHILL FRUIT FARM & FARM SHOP (page 20) Swaffham Road, Ashill IP25 7DB........... 01760 440050

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STARLINGS FLORIST & FRUITERER (page 20) 85 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7AQ....01760 721283

Foot Health ALISON SANDLES-BOWLES BSC(HONS) HCPC MCHS (page 10) Wayland House, High Street Watton IP25 6AR.................................... 01953 880211 FOOT HEALTH CARE BY ANDREW GREENLAND (page 10) Routine Foot Health Care Watton & District Area Telephone: 01953 884386...................... 07743 116447

Fridges & Freezers ADCOCKS (page 32) 32 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881248

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Garden Centres & Nurseries Breckland Mica Home & Gardens (page 33) 25 Station Road, Swaffham PE37 7HP....01760 722909

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Andrew Francis Funeral Service The Old Post Office Market Place, Swaffham......................... 01760 720200

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Garage Doors Anglia Door Services (Norfolk) Pinebanks, Station Rd, Yaxham NR19 1RB www.angliadoorservices.co.uk............... 01362 690290

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Mower Medic Lawnmowers - Mobile Service & Repairs Professional Service Mobile: 07514 060647............................ 01953 883692

Gift Shops WATTON EDWARDS NEWS (page 20) 50 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881234

Golf SWAFFHAM GOLF CLUB (page 20) Cley Road, Swaffham PE37 8AE........... 01760 721621

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Hairdressers

Leisure Centres

Andrew Baker Hairdressing 25 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7LA... 01760 725852

Watton Sports Association Dereham Road, Watton IP25 6EZ.......... 01953 881281

Top To Toe 4 Norwich Road, Watton IP25 6DB Tuesday - Saturday 9am-5pm................ 01953 881036

Letting Agents

Helplines see public services on page 3

Hospitals see public services on page 5

Independent Living CARELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES (page 16) Supporting you to Live Safely & Independently In Your Own Home Kings Court, Chapel Street King’s Lynn PE30 1EX (press option 1)....01553 616200

Interior Accessories POPPI INTERIORS (page 18) 23 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7LA... 01760 722541

Longsons Fitzroy House, 32 Market Place Swaffham PE37 7QH.............................. 01760 721389

Libraries see public services on page 5

M.O.T. Stations R N S AUTO CENTRE (page 28) Enterprise House, Lynn Road Swaffham PE37 7PT.............................. 01760 720729

Maps see centre pages 23-26 STANDBROOK GUIDES (inside back cover) For Full Details How To Download Your Street Map www.standbrook-guides.com.................. 01454 315774

Memorials

Jewellers

H. BRETT & SON (page 4) 75 Norwich Road, Watton IP25 6DH www.hbrettandson.co.uk........................ 01953 881501

Alexander’s Gold & Silver Buyer and Valuer 34 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 558219

Mobility Scooters

Peter Conoley & Son Watton Goldsmiths Ltd 54a High Street, Watton IP25 6AE......... 01953 882981

EAST ANGLIAN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS LTD (page 14) 35 Turbine Way, Swaffham PE37 7XD... 0800 688 9511

Local Businesses

Mobility Supplies & Equipment

Paving Specialists

EAST ANGLIAN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS LTD (page 14) 35 Turbine Way, Swaffham PE37 7XD... 0800 688 9511

MARK LYONS PAVING CO. (page 36) Email: marklyonspavingco@gmail.com Mobile: 07849 749420............................ 01362 422742

Moss Removal

Pet Services

GO BRIGHT EXTERIOR CLEANING SERVICES (page 35) Professional Cleaning Service. Fully Insured. Mobile: 07730 006542.............. 01760 336240

Pawsoutdoors Dog Walking, Behaviour Problems and Day Care.......................................... 07767 708933

Motorcycles Swaffham Motorcycles Lynn Rd, Swaffham PE37 7PT www.swaffhammotorcycles.co.uk........... 01760 722781

Pet Shops MYHILLS PET & GARDEN (page 18) 12 London Street Swaffham PE37 7DG.............................. 01760 721272 35 High Street, Watton IP25 6AB........... 01953 881552

Motorhomes

Pet Shops & Services

BARFORD HIRE LTD (page 22) Watton Road, Barford, Norwich NR9 4BG Email: info@barfordhire.co.uk................ 01603 758181

AK REPTILES & AQUATICS LTD (page 18) 102 New Green Business Park Watton IP25 6JU Mobile: 07396 146560............................ 01953 883239

Newsagents WATTON EDWARDS NEWS (page 20) 50 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881234

Opticians

Picture Framing Taylor’s Framing The Workshop, Chantry Lane Necton, Swaffham PE37 8HU Mobile: 07814 858995............................ 01760 441266

CECIL AMEY (page 10) 13 High Street, Watton IP25 6AB........... 01953 881535

Pilates

DIPPLE & CONWAY OPTICIANS (page 8) 63 Market Place Swaffham PE37 7AQ.............................. 01760 724777

THE REFLEXOLOGY & PILATES STUDIO (page 10) Email: thereflexologystudio@hotmail.co.uk 95 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7AQ.. 07515 834729

Painters & Decorators

Plasterers

W.J. CLARK & SON (page 31) 31 Acacia Avenue, Ashill IP25 7AR........ 01760 722511 Mobile: 07789 906854............................ 07902 013785

CBB BUILDING SERVICES (page 30) All Types of Building Work Carried Out Mobile: 07850 494279............................ 01366 727789

Painting & Decorating Supplies

John Bristow Plastering Floor Screeding, External Wall Insulation & Through Coloured Renders.................... 07770 661790

POPPI INTERIORS (page 18) 23 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7LA... 01760 722541

Plumbing & Heating

Party Supplies WATTON EDWARDS NEWS (page 20) 50 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881234

T and M PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS (NORFOLK) LTD (page 31) Family Run Business. Professional Service Free Estimates & Advice Mobile: 07883 008366............................ 01953 880977 www.standbrook-guides.com

Podiatry

Recycling

ALISON SANDLES-BOWLES BSC(HONS) HCPC MCHS (page 10) Wayland House, High Street Watton IP25 6AR.................................... 01953 880211

GAMBLE PLANT (NORFOLK) LTD (page 38) Blackwater Pit, Helhoughton Road Hempton, Fakenham.............................. 01328 862659

Police see public services on page 5

Post Offices WATTON EDWARDS NEWS (page 20) 50 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881234

Pre-Schools SPORLE PRE-SCHOOL (page 16) 82 The Street, Sporle PE32 2DR............ 01760 720866

Pressure Washing GO BRIGHT EXTERIOR CLEANING SERVICES (page 35) Professional Cleaning Service. Fully Insured. Mobile: 07730 006542.............. 01760 336240

Property Maintenance GO BRIGHT EXTERIOR CLEANING SERVICES (page 35) Professional Cleaning Service. Fully Insured. Mobile: 07730 006542.............. 01760 336240 Luke’s Complete Property Services Extensions, Alterations, Refurbs Plumbing, Fencing, Windows................. 07753 392702 T and M PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS (NORFOLK) LTD (page 31) Family Run Business. Professional Service Free Estimates & Advice Mobile: 07883 008366............................ 01953 880977 WB PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (page 31) Domestic/Commercial No Job Too Big or Too Small.................. 07767 778577

Public Services see pages 3-7 Local Businesses

Reflexology THE REFLEXOLOGY & PILATES STUDIO (page 10) Email: thereflexologystudio@hotmail.co.uk 95 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7AQ....07515 834729

Removals & Clearance BARFORD HIRE LTD (page 22) Watton Road, Barford, Norwich NR9 4BG Email: info@barfordhire.co.uk................ 01603 758181

Removals & Storage ACORN REMOVALS & STORAGE (page 37) Specialising in Domestic Storage and Removals......................................... 01485 520456

Roofing BRECKLAND ROOFING LTD (page 29) Unit 1 New Road Attleborough NR17 3YB......................... 01953 457545 JUSTIN FOSTER ROOFING (page 29) 27 Merton Road, Watton IP25 6BD Mobile: 07810 800979............................ 01953 880075 KB ROOFING & GUTTERING (page 29) Local Roofing & Guttering Installations & Repairs. Mobile: 07572 285789.......... 01760 709232 V.P.H. ROOFING & SCAFFOLDING LTD (page 29) For All Types of Roofing & Scaffolding Mobile: 07788 135077............................ 01953 854006

Sand & Gravel Suppliers ROBO’S MINI SKIPS (page 38) Sand & Gravel Delivered Nr Swaffham. Mobile: 07836 534925..... 01328 701723

Scaffolding V.P.H. ROOFING & SCAFFOLDING LTD (page 29) For All Types of Roofing & Scaffolding Mobile: 07788 135077............................ 01953 854006

Schools & Colleges for state schools see public services on page 7

Secondhand Shops & Dealers J C Books & Applestore Gallery Secondhand Bookshop 55 High Street, Watton IP25 6AB........... 01953 883488

Taxis & Private Hire PAULS CARS (page 22) Watton Taxi Services Local & Long Distance, Airport, Stations....07717 841142 Watton Taxis Airports/Ferries/Nightclubs/Weddings Local & Long Distance............................ 01953 884650 Mobile: 07786 160686............................ 01362 821524

Skip Hire

Television & Hi-Fi

FAKENHAM SKIPS (page 38) Blackwater Pit, Helhoughton Road Hempton, Fakenham.............................. 01328 862659

ADCOCKS (page 32) 32 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881248

FREEDOM RECYCLING (page 38) Freedom Farm, Cowles Drove Hockwold, Thetford IP26 4JQ................. 01842 828888

Television Sales & Service

ROBO’S MINI SKIPS (page 38) Sand & Gravel Delivered Nr Swaffham. Mobile: 07836 534925..... 01328 701723

Joe Sisto TV DVD Audio & Satellite Let Us Fix It Before You Throw It Away! Sales, Set-up & Repairs Mobile: 07785 746682............................ 01760 722168

Soft Furnishings POPPI INTERIORS (page 18) 23 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7LA... 01760 722541

Solar Energy SPARTEK ECS LTD (page 34) Unit 23, Norwich Rd Industrial Estate Watton IP25 6DR: www.spartek.co.uk.... 01953 882787

Solicitors DAWSONS LAW (page 6) Home Visits by Qualified Solicitors No Extra Charge..................................... 01953 883535 STORY & ROBISON (page 7) Hingham House, 1 Market Place Hingham NR9 4AF.................................. 01953 851125

Stationers WATTON EDWARDS NEWS (page 20) 50 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881234

Stonemasons H. BRETT & SON (page 4) 75 Norwich Road, Watton IP25 6DH www.hbrettandson.co.uk........................ 01953 881501

Tools DEREHAM HIRE & SALES (page 37) 5 Rash’s Green, Dereham NR19 1JG www.derehamhireandsales.co.uk........... 01362 695557 SWAFFHAM BUILDING SUPPLIES (page 31) 20 Brocks Road, Swaffham PE37 7XG....01760 721281

Tow Bars WATTON TOWING (page 22) Unit 3, Norwich Road Industrial Estate www.wattontowing.co.uk........................ 01953 885656

Toy Shops WATTON EDWARDS NEWS (page 20) 50 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881234

Tree Services THE NORFOLK ARBORIST (page 36) Professional Tree Care Management Mobile: 07917 207781............................ 01760 724270 TREE SURGERY SERVICES (page 37) Qualified Tree Surgeons/Pruning Hedge Trimming Mobile: 07979 620488............................ 01953 883548 www.standbrook-guides.com

Tree Surgeons

Wall Maps

CAPELLA COUNTRY SERVICES (page 36) Tree Surgery, Landscaping, Fencing Groundworks Etc., Mobile: 07874 607395............................ 01842 879864

STANDBROOK GUIDES (page 4) Unique & Clear Street Maps in Durable PVC www.standbrook-guides.com.................. 01454 315774

THE NORFOLK ARBORIST (page 36) Professional Tree Care Management Mobile: 07917 207781............................ 01760 724270

Washing Machine Repairs

TREE SURGERY SERVICES (page 37) Qualified Tree Surgeons/Pruning Hedge Trimming Mobile: 07979 620488............................ 01953 883548

Tuition Kumon Swaffham Study Centre Swaffham Assembly Rooms Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7AB Mobile: 07769 203627............................ 01760 755056

Van Sales BARFORD HIRE LTD (page 22) Watton Road, Barford, Norwich NR9 4BG Email: info@barfordhire.co.uk................ 01603 758181

Vehicle Servicing R N S AUTO CENTRE (page 28) Enterprise House, Lynn Road Swaffham PE37 7PT.............................. 01760 720729

Veterinary Surgeons KNOTTS YARD VETERINARY PRACTICE (outside back cover) Griston Road, Watton IP25 6DL............. 01953 889750 SWAFFHAM VETERINARY CENTRE (inside front cover) Tower Meadows, Swaffham Email: info@swaffhamvets.co.uk............ 01760 722054 THE OLD GOLFHOUSE VETERINARY GROUP (page 18) 4 Goddards Court High Street, Watton IP25 6XT................ 01953 881415

see domestic appliances

Washing Machines ADCOCKS (page 32) For all Home Appliances & Electricals 32 High Street, Watton IP25 6AE........... 01953 881248

Will Writers INHERITANCE LEGAL SERVICES LTD (page 2) 5 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7AB.... 01760 280095

Window Tinting TRUSTED TINTING (page 22) Residential & Commercial Tinting www.trustedtinting.co.uk......................... 01362 851243

Windows A H WINDOWS LTD (page 30) Double Glazing Specialists Mobile: 07557 912274............................ 01553 812041 WB PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (page 31) Window Installation Domestic/Commercial............................. 07767 778577

Yoga Yoga with Susanyoga Classes, Workshops, Day Events & Retreats www.susanyoga.co.uk............................ 07776 440542

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