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Hickling Herald
January 2021
Dawn of a New Year
A new year dawns on a world which has the unforgettable positive things which
seen great sorrow, anxiety, illness and we have discovered and taken from
bereavement in 2020. It also dawns on disaster.
a world which has shown the greatest Writing this on a gloomy December
of gifts, love. Love for one another in morning I am conscious of the hopeful
prayerful and practical ways. At the signs of a new dawn. Vaccines have
beginning of this new year, we take with been discovered and soon to be given to
us this positive aspect of our lives and all. Brexit challenges offer a new dawn
hope and pray for better things to come. when we look at new ways to cement
Church Services have been rather friendships with our fellow men and
different during the last year. No women in Europe and the rest of the
singing, social distancing, Zoom world. We return here to the gifts of
services and the rest. Normal service, love and light to guide us through, to
as they say, is gradually returning. inspire and challenge us in positive
Christmas and New Year have a ways.
common theme, that of light coming Whatever 2021 may bring you, I hope
into the world, dispelling darkness. and pray that the love and light of
The symbol of lighting candles at our Christ may shine in your hearts and
services and in our homes reinforces your homes. Let us all look to the future
this wondrous hope. New year, new life, with renewed hope, being assured
new hope (along with, of course, face, that God, our loving Father, is with us
hands, space). always, in the bad and good times.
‘Normal’ life will return and, with it, Continued overleaf
St MARY’S CHURCH Sun 3 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship led by Zephney Kennedy Sun 10 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship led by Judith Gardiner Sun 17 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship led by Ian Watton Wed 20 Jan 10.30: Revd Canon Catherine Dobson will hold a service of Holy Communion Sun 24 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship led by Zephney Kennedy Sun 31 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship led by Ian Watton Zephney will continue to send comments and questions to the Bible Discussion Group, as well as a passage for prayer for the Julian Meeting Prayer Group. If anyone would like to join, please contact her on 598179 or zlkndy@gmail.com METHODIST CHURCH Sun 3 Jan 10.30: Covenant Service, Rev Ralph Webb Sun 10 Jan 10.30: All Age Worship, café style, Rev Mike Bossingham Sun 17 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship Sun 24 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship, Ray Horne Sun 31 Jan 10.30: Morning Worship, Rev Colin Telfer Lunch Club, Tuesday 5 Jan 12.30. Take away service, please let Linda know if you would like a lunch - 598725. Food Fair, Thursday 7 Jan 9-12, all usual stall holders will be attending. Thank you to everyone who supported the Nativity Procession. Despite the weather, it was good to come together to celebrate the birth of our Saviour. Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy 2021. Continued from page one I share with you a verse from a new Love is the greatest story millennium hymn which seems to be The world has known, an appropriate message for us at the The beacon in the darkness, start of our new year. The way back home. This is the year when hearts go free, May the love and light of God, bless and And broken lives are mended. keep us, this year and always. I hear the sound of Jubilee, Ian Watton The song of sorrow ended. Licensed Lay Minister
New Year Resolutions
Christmas is over and I hope everyone
managed to make the most of what they
were allowed to do over the festive period.
Considering the social restrictions, I
thought December in the village was
as good as it could be. It was certainly
brightened by all the colourful Christmas
lights, and by the Advent Windows. What
a fabulous idea that was! And what a
fabulous job was done by everyone who with age. The survey found that 47 per
shared their window with the rest of us. cent of 18-24 year olds made resolutions,
while only 30 per cent of 35-44 year olds
I was also impressed by the number of did so. By the time we’re over 55, only 18
people who turned out on a rainy Sunday per cent of us do so. Failure fatigue over
afternoon for the (socially distanced) the years, I suspect. Statistics also show
Nativity Procession, from St Mary’s to that women are slightly more likely to
The Barn, via the Greyhound and the make a resolution (30%) than men (24%).
Methodist Church. It was a lovely event,
with Mary on a donkey (pony), angels, It’s natural to make resolutions about our
shepherds and kings. Congratulations to own lives. Health and fitness are always
the organisers and everyone who took the most popular, but environmental
part. awareness is rising in the rankings,
perhaps weighted by the shift in age
At this time of year, possibly regretting balance towards young people. You
the excesses of Christmas, people make will find later in this newsletter a piece
resolutions to live better lives, eat less written by Parish Council member Eilish
chocolate, drink less wine, take more Rothney, concerning a resolution you
exercise, spend less money. These are may wish to make about recycling for
all very well, and if you’re one of those the benefit of us all, rather than simply
people, I hope it works for you. I wonder ourselves as individuals.
how many manage to keep to their
resolutions past the end of January, And, to add one of my own, 2020 was
though. a year that many of us would prefer to
forget, but Hickling can be proud of
I didn’t realise until quite recently that the community spirit generated here
there are numerous sources of statistics during the pandemic, through the village
on this very subject. Research by Strava in volunteer schemes and sharing initiatives
2020 found that most people gave up on displayed on the Parish Facebook page.
their resolutions by Sunday 19 January, Let’s not lose that. Let’s keep it going
labelling the date Quitters’ Day. throughout 2021 and beyond.
According to a YouGov poll last year Happy New Year!
around a quarter of people in the UK said
they had made resolutions. Predictably, Martin Ashcroft
perhaps, the inclination to do so declines EditorHickling Parish Council dogs’ – also illegal. Please, if your dog is a Firstly – council business. At our hunter and/or has a poor recall, keep it on December meeting we approved next a lead or long line. My personal opinion year’s budget, staithe fees and precept. We is that the recall is the most important are planning expenditure pretty much command we can teach our dogs. in line with this year, which has allowed And finally - the good bits. Thank you us to keep our council tax charge at the to Hickling’s very own ‘land girls’ who same level. This is particularly important spent a busy, Covid-secure morning as both the County and District Councils tidying the Chapel Pit. Although we did will need to increase their charges to help less clearing than in recent years, I hope recover the huge costs of the coronavirus you agree it looks much better. Thanks pandemic. At the start of the pandemic also to John Tallowin for removing and we decided not to implement the agreed burning the waste. Also, a huge thank 1% increase in wet and dry berth fees. you to everyone for lighting up the village These will take effect next season. In during December – a little bit of cheer addition, we have added an additional in challenging times. I’ve loved walking 5% to the dry berth fees for non- round discovering the advent windows – parishioners (wet berths are only available so many different ideas. to parishioners). Boat launch fees will remain the same (£6); fees for canoes and paddleboards will rise to £5. We continue to press for improvements in drainage. You can help us by reporting incidents to NCC Highways immediately and passing the incident number to the clerk. If the water level rises above kerb level, property (not detached outbuildings) is flooded, or pedestrians are drenched by vehicles passing through Our next meeting will be at 7pm on floodwater, then Highways will arrange Monday 11 January, via Zoom. The Zoom pump out – but they can only do that if link will be published with the agenda. they are notified. It’s been a very challenging year. Sadly, Now for the nasty bit. We have had a Covid is not going away. As hard as it is, very distressing incident in the village we need to stay vigilant – stick within the of a dog attacking and killing a deer. It guidelines and drive the infection rate has been reported to the police. I know down. most dog owners are mindful of their So here’s hoping for a successful vaccine responsibilities, but I must remind you roll out, and a happy and healthy new that it is an offence to have a dog that year. is dangerously out of control, as it is to allow a dog to worry/chase/kill livestock. Keep safe, keep well Allowing a dog to kill a wild animal Jo Belsten is likely to be classed as ‘hunting with Chair, Hickling Parish Council
Hickling Infant School
The Christmas spirit was well and truly
in school over the season of Advent and
Christmas. The children took part in
many activities, including starring in
their own Nativity movie! We were all
extremely proud of their acting, singing,
dancing and speaking. It was made even
more special as it was filmed outside.
All the children received the movie on a we had our Christmas party lunch, and,
DVD with some goodies to have while in the afternoon, we watched the virtual
they shared it with their families. pantomime Rapunzel. We dressed up
as our favourite pantomime characters,
shared snacks and joined in with the
special songs. We had a great time!
Overall, we had a remarkably busy
time leading up to Jesus’ birthday and
celebrated in style while remembering
how special it was that Jesus was born.
We hope you all had a merry Christmas
and wish you all a prosperous new year.
During the final week of term, we held
our annual Christingle where all the Sabrina Holmes
children made their own one to light R.E and Collective Worship Lead
and take home. We talked about the Teacher
meaning of the Christingle and what Swallowtail Federation of Church
each part represents. On 16 December Schools
Hickling Broad Sailing Club
A friendly club offering a range of
sailing activities for all ages; for complete
beginners to expert sailors; from leisurely
social sailing to competitive racing on
what we consider to be the best of the
Norfolk Broads! We welcome juniors, and
offer training for all members.
Here we see an almost unrecognisable
Hickling Broad on this old postcard. club for all our members.
December was a quiet month on the If you’d like to view us in action, all being
water, although some of our braver well we’ll be back on the water in March
members were happy that we could 2021 and would love to see you. If you
reopen the slipway so that they could get would like further information please
out for a sail. It is rumoured that there visit our website www.hicklingbroad.
was some sailing on Christmas Day… com or contact Delyth Crook, Honorary
Behind the scenes we have been busy Secretary: 01603 782990
working on ways to further improve the enquiries@hicklingbroad.comHickling Barn & Playing Field pick and enjoy not just for now but for Wishing you a Happy New Year from all many generations to come. at Hickling Barn! We suggest a donation of £20 per tree. Although Covid-19 restrictions on social The Barn will source the saplings and gatherings are still very much in place, we we will arrange a tree planting event one have been fortunate to be able to resume weekend in March so that everyone can gym and exercise sessions, details of help plant the orchard. which are available on the Barn website, Please send your cash, or a cheque and we are looking forward to bringing back some of our more traditional events as soon as circumstances permit. Orchard of Hope Donations received so far make a truly encouraging start to our Orchard of Hope appeal. Our aim is to create a living reminder of Hickling’s resilience of spirit throughout these difficult times, marking the village’s response to the pandemic as well as made out to HPFRGC, to Briarley providing an orchard, located at the Lodge, Stubb Road – or donate online village recreation field, which will provide at: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ apples, pears and plums for villagers to hicklingbarnorchardofhope2020 Hickling Broad U3A this. Both indoor and outdoor groups We are being told by central Government met successfully and it was a pleasure for that after the vaccine programme we may people to see each other again. be able to return to some normality, so It must be said that the work put in to we are looking (with fingers crossed!) at organising these meetings is not wasted, the possibility of resuming our monthly as we will undoubtedly have similar members meetings again in May. restrictions to abide by when our local We have taken the step of provisionally restrictions are eased. Other interest booking our old friend Pat Nearney as groups continue to stay in touch via our speaker for Friday 14 May 2021 in the telephone and internet, and again we hope that our AGM can take place that thank the coordinators for keeping day. Only time will tell if this is possible, everyone together. but we thought it wise to plan ahead The spirit of the U3A, and especially and hope that this gives you something Hickling Broad U3A, is friendship, fun positive to look forward to. and support. We look forward to the With the advice and guidance of National time when all our meetings and interest U3A, some our interest groups had groups can resume in full, and in the begun to meet again in person in the meantime we hope that everyone was early autumn. We would again like able to enjoy the festive season as best to thank our group coordinators for they could, and to wish you all a peaceful putting the time and effort into doing and a Happy New Year.
Recycling resolutions
Now the excesses of Christmas are
(almost) behind us, let’s see if we can
make 2021 a year where we each do
something extra to minimise our
footprint on the planet. Our footprint
is made by the resources we use and the
waste we produce. We are all aware of
the issue of plastic in the ocean… but did
you know there are more pieces of plastic
than fish! There is so much rubbish here
that Britain pays to ship it overseas! ways we can encourage recycling. A list
of places you can take different items
So, what can we do? The first thing
is on the website. In the village, as well
is to think about what we purchase.
as your waste glass, you can recycle
Must we buy everything in single use
cheese packets and crisp packets (at Pear
plastic, or are there alternatives? Do we
Tree Cottage, Staithe Road, near the
recycle as much as we can? Do we make
crossroads). Please make sure they are
sure we wash it before it goes into the
washed first. We are also investigating
recycling bin? A small amount of dirty/
the provision of bins for biscuit and cake
contaminated recycling waste can spoil
wrappers and for old pens.
the whole container.
We will keep you informed about
Did you know you can recycle used
different ways we can help the
contact lens cases? Marigold gloves?
environment and help ourselves, so let’s
Crisp packets? In fact, there are many
all do our bit.
items that can be recycled, it just takes
a little time and effort to become part of Eilish Rothney
our way of life. Parish Councillor
https://hicklingparishcouncil.wordpress.
As a Parish Council we are looking at
com/recycling/
Hickling Charities
Seasonal gifts have been distributed by
the Hickling Charities’ Trustees over the
festive period. If you think you might
qualify for one, please apply to:
Bernard Ellis (Chairman), Hall Farm,
Hickling, Norwich NR12 0AZ or
telephone 01692 598493.
Applicants should be in receipt of a state
retirement related pension ONLY, and
have been resident in Hickling for ten
years. Happy New Year!NWT Hickling Broad
Happy New Year!
As the nights
have drawn
in, we’ve
seen some
spectacular
sunsets at the
reserve. The
view from Species spotlight
the Visitor The whooper swan is similar in size
Centre, to our native mute swans. They can be
looking towards the broad, is amazing identified by their size and yellow and
– branches of trees silhouetted against black bill. These elegant birds make
a sky that’s on fire, the tops of the reeds a journey of 1000km every year to
glistening like gold in the last rays of the overwinter in the UK. Travelling at a
day’s sun. speed of up to 55mph they have been
known to fly at a height of 8000m. The
On a couple of days in December we
migration takes them about 12 hours
experienced the reserve as a wintery
non-stop and they do it all again in the
wonderland, transformed by hoar frost.
spring when they return to Iceland.
Did you know the word ‘hoar’ comes
from old English and refers to the old If you’re stuck at home and want to
explore for yourself some of the species
our visitors see, why not check out
Norfolk Wildlife Trust photo gallery?
All the images are taken by visitors and
staff, across our reserves and the whole
of Norfolk, and submitted online. Head
to our website and select Gallery from
the menu.
For up-to-date information about the
reserve or visitor centre, please visit
age appearance of the ice-crystals, www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or call
which form to look like white hair or a 01692 598276 (Thursday – Sunday).
beard! It offered a great opportunity to Photos of whooper swan on Hickling Broad by
take some interesting photographs. Lynne Warner
The numbers of marsh harrier and
crane coming in to roost has increased, The Mobile Library is scheduled to visit
as expected, and we’ve had reports of Hickling again on Tuesday 12 January.
whooper and Bewick’s swan, barn and 11:25-11:45 Hickling School
short-eared owl, hen harrier and merlin
on site, all species we’re used to seeing at 11:50-12:00 Town Street
this time of the year. A couple of more 12:05-12:15 The Green
unusual sightings in December included 12:20-12:40 The Chapel
a glossy ibis and an Iceland gull flying 12:45-13:10 Mill Close
over. 13:15-13:30 Broadlands RoadArthur and Martha sounded like an English voice but the
An everyday story of Hickling folk grammar was awkward.”
“I had a dodgy phone call today,” said “Did you listen to the whole message?”
Arthur. asked Martha.
“How do you mean, dodgy?” asked “Not all of it,” said Arthur. “It went on to
Martha. say that I should press 1 on my keypad to
“It was a recorded message,” said Arthur, talk to the technical department about it,
“pretending it was from BT, saying their so that’s when I put the phone down.”
Technical Department had been trying to “Well done, Arthur,” said Martha. “I’ve
contact us. But if they had, I would have read about these scams. If you press the
heard the phone the first time.” button it lets them know there is someone
“What did it say?” asked Martha. there, and if you speak to them, they ask
“Well, the voice said there had been you for confidential details so they can
‘suspicious activity’ on our internet wheedle their way into your computer.”
account,” said Arthur, who then began to “Yes, I’ve seen reports about it, too,” said
imitate the recording, slowly and steadily, Arthur. “BT says it will never ring people
with emphasis on the last few words, and ask for that kind of thing, and all the
“and your telephone and internet will be banks say the same. But I wouldn’t have
terminated ‘if this won’t be fixed’.” fallen for it, even if it hadn’t sounded so
“That’s a funny way to put it,” observed dodgy.”
Martha. “How’s that?” said Martha.
“That’s what I thought,” said Arthur. “It “We’re not with BT anyway,” said Arthur.
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A community update from the
Stalham Safer Neighbourhood Team
At this time of year we start to see an
increase in reports of thefts from cars,
sheds and outbuildings. It’s easy to
settle down in the evening and neglect
to check if our outbuildings, vehicles
and homes are properly secure, and
Thieves look out for an easy target.
these lapses can be seized upon by
Make it difficult for them by doing the
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• Check your vehicle
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Everyone at the Sea Palling Lifeboat
Jane the Dog Groomer
Station hopes you’ve had a great in the Broads
Christmas, in spite of the restrictions. One to one service
We are planning for the challenges
ahead and as always, fundraising is a Baths to full grooms
big issue. You can support the lifeboat Natural products only
by shopping through Amazon Smile
UK and nominating the Sea Palling
Lifeboat as your charity, by purchasing
our supporters’ merchandise, by having
a plaque on our wall of memories and,
new for this year, businesses that would
like to be seen supporting our service
can advertise on our perimeter fencing.
We wish you all a safe, happy and
healthy 2021. Minimal restraints
For details of our supporters’ merchandise, Nervous dogs welcome
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Friendly and Private hire,
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service transfers
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FOR SALE: 3 glass topped tables (coffee, side, display) Manhattan style from
Furniture Village. 01692 598406
3-drawer (wicker) telephone table and matching chair. No reasonable
offer refused. 598406
Clearing shed, garage/workshop. Various tools and variety of stuff.
Ideal for car boot sale, etc. 598406
SERVICES: Dressmaking alterations, trousers and skirts shortened, zips replaced,
mending. Call Susan (Hickling) 01692 598335
OFFERED: Garage / storage to let in Hickling, Smallburgh and Stalham. £45 pcm.
Peter Buckingham, 01493 650915
WANTED: Honey bee swarms. If you see one in Hickling, call 598005.
Barry Beales will be delighted to come and collect it.
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Lavender Cottage, 4 Heath Road, with your £2 entry fee, by 15 January,
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