Parish Council

Since our last newsletter, there have been some changes to the Parish Council.

Councillor Mary Kenny and Clerk Philippa Sewell have left us due to personal circumstances and we would like to thank them both very much for all the work they did.

Jane Hill is still part of the Council, but also due to personal circumstances has stepped down from her role as Chair – a role which she has performed enthusiastically and conscientiously for many years.

We would like to welcome Caroline Boyden as the new Parish Clerk. She has been a Councillor at Great Massingham for 5 years and is also Clerk to Leziate Parish Council.

Graham Rogerson has taken over as Chair who some of you will have seen at the Christmas Party/Quiz and who also with his wife Julie pushes these newsletters through your doors.

Speed Watch

Hillington and Flitcham have been given funding for a shared Sam2 unit which you may have seen on the A148 near Pasture Close recently. This monitors traffic speeds and encourages drivers to slow down.

Early analysis of the data suggests that very few drivers significantly exceed the speed limits and most of those that do usually slow down when they see the sign.

On the A148 coming from Fakenham only 6 vehicles per hour registered as exceeding 40mph and only 1 vehicle, every 2 hours exceeded 50 mph. Taking into account the number of Blue Light Emergency vehicles on the road this was surprisingly few.

In November the Sam2 unit will be moved to Station Road.

In addition, a Community Speed Watch team is being set up and we have arranged with Norfolk Constabulary to monitor speed both ways on the A148, both ways on the B1153 and on Wheatfields.

This is not about catching speeding drivers, but simply trying to encourage drivers to slow down. The village has a large elderly population who are not quick at crossing roads and also it is great to see that we are getting an increasing number of children.

Anyone interested in joining the Speedwatch team should contact Graham Rogerson: activehillington@btinternet.com

Parking

Following a few problems and complaints, we would like to ask all village residents to be considerate of others when parking.

Please do not park on the pavement as it makes it very difficult for a lot of people to get past without having to walk in the road. Pushchairs, wheelchairs and even just people carrying shopping or with children are being forced into the road.

If you must park on the road can you please ensure that you do not park close to junctions, block access to driveways or park opposite other peoples driveways.

Flu Vaccinations

Flu vaccinations are now available from your GP surgery or local Pharmacies – these are free to over 65s or people with conditions such as asthma . It is vitally important that everyone in these groups take advantage of this service.

Did You Serve

If you served in the RAF, including National Service, or are the partner of somebody who served and needs help, get in touch today.

FREE CALL 0800 169 2942 rafbf.org/help

Flitcham Newsletter

14 Oct 2019

Newsletter

Spring Bulb Planting

Village Bulb planting will take place on Saturday 19 October from 11.00 am.

Meet at the Ffolkes, please wrap up warmly, bring gloves and planting tools

Bulbs sponsored by Anglian Water

Just for Harmony Choir

02 May 2019

Just Harmony are looking for new members. Singing is excellent for general wellbeing and a superb exercise for the lungs. We are very informal and sing songs from a wide variety of genres, mainly unaccompanied and usually in harmony.
Many of our members don’t read music but that’s okay because our leader, the wonderful Angela Brun, teaches mainly by ear. We meet on Wednesday mornings in Dersingham and offer a free taster session for those interested in joining us. I can give prospective members more information if they call me on 01485 779056.
Debbie le May

Village Sign

02 May 2019

The Village Sign is back in its rightful place just in time for the daffodils. Cleaned and repainted with the support of the Tesco bags grant and funds raised at the Christmas Quiz. Thank you to Cllrs Worsley, Kivlin and Wallace for dismantling and re-erecting as well as refurbishing the post.

Norfolk Constabulary

27 Feb 2019

How to contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team SNTDersingham@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

In an emergency, calls should still be made to 999 or to report a non-emergency crime 101

Local Beat Manager PC Ryan Kerr – 101 Ext.5170

Kerr1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

Inspector Rob Button 101 Ext.5172

PC Lee Anderton ( Engagement Officer) 101 Ext.5023 andertonl@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

Hillington Sewage Scheme

07 Aug 2018

Notice from Anglian Water –

Residents can now organise their connections to the new sewage system, letters have been sent out to residents

Local Residents break World Record

04 Sep 2014

Local residents Jonathan Worsley, and his son, Hugo, broke the world record playing cricket at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro on 20th September 2014 with 30 other mad keen cricketers raising £80,000 for charity. Details of their challenge and fundraising activities can be found on www.mtkilimadness.com.