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FUNDAY on the Common 12 til 4 , Friday  24th August 

refreshments and fun activities for the children.

 

 Answers for Boys' names quiz as follows

1.      Wander around…………………….......ANDREW - anagram

2.       He comes from a land of milk and honey………………ALAN

3.       Muddled in the head…………………………BRIAN  (brain)

4.       An eccentric lives here…………………………………CLIVE

5.       A penny and a pound…………………..…COLIN  (coin + £)

6.       Go in the den and lie down……………….DANIEL - anagram

7.        He recorded a video clip…………………….…………DAVID

8.       One was wined and dined………...…..……EDWIN - anagram

9.       Pioneer with a water bird……………………FRANCIS  (Drake)

10.     To be honest…….             ………………………….…FRANK

11.     …you would not want to eat this…….GRAHAM  (grey ham)

12.     He’s either cleaning or getting married again!......HENRY  (cleaner or Henry 8th)

13.      In Russia, I vanquished the terrible……………………IVAN

14.      He couldn’t decide what colour to wear………………JOSEPH  (many coloured coat)

15.      A hen Kent changed…………….…..KENNETH - anagram

16.      Doesn’t quite drone all day…………LEONARD - anagram

17.      Barely warm……………………………………..….…LUKE

18.      Usually unwanted, but useful when reading.....MARK – book ‘mark’

19.      One of four to hold the horse…………….…MATTHEW (Mark, Luke & John)

20.      A fine line…………………………………NEIL - anagram

21.      You have to be good to get this……...………..………OSCAR (film trophy)

22.      Usually toasted with Guinness…………………  ….…PATRICK  (Irish Saint)

23.    Rock of Ages………………………………… …….…PETER  (Biblical)

24.    This is frequent, in some cases……………………..…QUENTIN

25.     One Romany’d got lost……………………………..…RAYMOND - anagram

26 Sounds like a sheep in summer………………………..SEAN, SHAUN  (shawn)

27 He asked for food………………………………………SIMON (Simple Simon nursery rhyme)

28.Wensleslas went out on this day……………………… STEPHEN  (Boxing Day Saint)

29 I don’t think so, but you could try to mash it………….THOMAS

30.Made famous by Homer, but he’s not a Simpson!.........ULYSSES  (from poetry)

31.He has winning ways…………………………………..VICTOR

32    A big bill………………………………………………WILLIAM

33.  Invader of Greece, c. 480BC…………………………..XERXES

34. I knew him well………………………………………..YORICK  (alas…etc)

35.  Steaks every day for this man………………………….ZAK  (steak restaurant).

  

There were only a few papers returned for this quiz, but more sold. Thank you to everyone who took part. The proceeds totalled £42 for the Village Hall.

The winning entry was from Mr. and Mrs. Pilgrim of Holt, with a total of 33 correct answers.

Keep watching for the next one!

  

    

Reports

Women’s Institute July meeting.We had almost a full house in July with 8 visitors and 3 member’s guests.  Everyone had come along to a talk on the growing and care of Fuchsias which was given by Frank Lambert,  accompanied by his wife who said that she doesn’t see much of him when he is busy working in his greenhouses.   Frank has an absolute passion for the flowers and grows his blooms for display and has won an extraordinary amount of cups and rosettes,  including the Best in Show at this year’s Norfolk Show.  He had brought along a lot of his “plants” and one corner of the hall was filled with pots of them.He told us that there are ten and a half different sorts registered in the UK and showed slides of  those in his garden and his prize-winning entries.  Some of them were enormous, like bushes, with hundreds of blooms on.  He demonstrated how to cut back for better growth the following year.  He then invited questions regarding growing and caring for them.   Afterwards he was thanked by Olive Gibson and given a hearty round of applause for his achievements.  Frank went on to judge the competition which was for 3 plants from our gardens and it was won by Liz Dorsett,  Jill Betz and Sandy Blackman.One of my favourites was a large yellow lily submitted by Olive with at least 4 blooms on the head, beautiful.Jill was given a posy for her birthday which is next month but we don’t have a meeting in August.After refreshments, Pat Hewett read out the report by Pat Briggs of Mundesley WI who was our representative at the AGM at the Royal Albert Hall.    The resolution that all WI’s had voted on concerning the closure of community hospitals received 6,461 for   and just 65 against.  Not that it will probably make a difference but we have to let the powers that be know that we are strongly against any closures. There is no meeting in August but when we resume on September 12th  at 7.30 pm the guest speaker will be Jeanne Heal on the subject of “caring for the carers”. Geraldine761528 

 Roughton & District Women’s Institute June meetingWe had a fun evening this month with 12 members and 3 guests.  After coffee, the business was dealt with including the minutes from May, and correspondence.  Flowers were given to Olive for her birthday.  There was also a posy for June but unfortunately she was unable to attend due to having suffered a slight stroke the week before. It was nice as well to see Pat who has been recovering from quite a large operation.Mary and Sandy took part in a Norfolk W.I  knock-out bowls competition which was won by Thetford. The ladies who went to see “Annie” at the pier theatre had a thoroughly enjoyable time and said that it was the best they had ever seen  ( my favourite was Mac and Mabel a few years ago )    Thanks go to Olive for arranging the trip. The competition this month was for a portion of a pudding and everyone entered.  We all had a taste of each one and then voted on our favourite.  They were all yummy but Maureen came first with her Summer Pudding, Olive’s Banana and Walnut Cream was second  and third was Gill with an Eton Mess. After the washing up we had a kind of “think tank” whereby we discussed what subjects we would like to hear about from the guest speakers next year, and the places we would like to visit.   It was very useful everyone having their say and putting forward different views.   Usually it’s the committee who come up with the ideas but there are only so many things they can come up with so the general discussion was most helpful.  We have almost filled the calendar for 2008.                                   

Next month the guest speaker will be Mr. Frank Lambert who will talk about growing Fuchsias which has got the gardeners amongst us quite excited.   It is open to anyone who is interested in these beautiful flowers.  The cost to visitors is £2.60 per ticket which includes refreshments.  Do come along if you like flowers. The evening starts at 7.30 pm in the village hall on Wednesday 11th July. Geraldine    01263 761528  

The Beekeeping talk by Don Cooper on 29th May was well attended and enjoyed.
It proved to be a long evening but of great interest. Don took us through
his life in the beekeeping world and brought a few memories back to several
people in the hall, and even had a few ask to begin beekeeping themselves so
it was all worthwhile.
The Hamper of honey and beeswax products was won by Mrs. Hammond and the
evening raised £124.60 for Village Hall funds.

 

 

ANSWERS TO THE ROUGHTON VILLAGE HALL FLOWER QUIZ  

Thanks to everyone who bought a quiz sheet and to the ten who returned them. I have had several people tell me that the quiz was quite difficult, but the returns showed correct answers of between 52 and 68 out of 72.

The tied winners were Mrs. P. Cox of Burton Latimer, Northants. and Mr. Ted Walker of Felbrigg. Two flowers seemed to catch participants out – they were nos. 42 and 68.

 

£35.50 was raised for the Village Hall funds – and watch for the next quiz when I get around to it – I have been asked to do one on fruit and vegetables and boys and girls names – these need a little more thought!

  
  1. Not always at sea……………………….....ANEMONE
  2. Norfolkman questioned the wife………….ASTER
  3. Metallic cheese on the beach……………..AUBRETIA
  4. Ringing in the tears……………………….BLUEBELL
  5. Doesn’t need to be new…..…………….…BROOM
  6. Butterfly’s autumn feast…………………..BUDDLEIA
  7. The herdsman’s favourite………………....BUTTERCUP
  8. Hard working girl…………………………BUSY LIZZIE
  9. A little more than a Duchess……………...CAMELLIA
  10. A little less than the best………………….CAMPION
  11. Kent’s first lady …………………………..CANTERBURY BELL
  12. Make a sale before dinner………………...CELANDINE
  13. Cause of congestion on the roads………...CARNATION
  14. Short boy with female parent……………..CHRYSANTHEMUM
  15. An extra part for good luck……………….CLOVER
  16. This way you will not have to pay………...COMFREY
  17. Ears to the ground…………………………CORNFLOWER
  18. Thread before the end of Lent…………….COTONEASTER
  19. Part of a bovine mouth…………………....COWSLIP
  20. Frog chorus……………………………..…CROCUS
  21. The end after an unfinished bike……….…CYCLAMEN
  22. Trumpeters of Spring……………………...DAFFODIL
  23. The lazy one in the field…………………...DAISY
  24. Smarty-cat!...................................................DANDELION
  25. No sting in the tail…………………………DEAD NETTLE
  26. Not a young one……………………………ELDERFLOWER
  27. Illness of one or two………………………..FEVERFEW
  28. Constant reminder………………………….FORGET-ME-NOT
  29. Worn to keep the pad warm………………..FOXGLOVE
  30. Opposite of history…………………………FUCHSIA
  31. Outside area Is Attractive…………………..GARDENIA
  32. Gee! – it’s radio-active!.................................GERANIUM
  33. Happy spike…………………………………GLADIOLUS
  34. Moorland glory………………………………HEATHER
  35. Truth about the unattended box………..……HONESTY
  36. What the bee does…etc……………………...HONEYSUCKLE
  37. Upper class bucket…………………………...HYACINTH
  38. The apple of your eye………………………..IRIS
  39. She’ll cling to anyone!.....................................IVY
  40. Aladdin’s girlfriend…………………………..JASMINE
  41. The man with a pen…………………………..JONQUIL
  42. Sounds like a sharp one above you…………..KNIPHOFIA
  43. It’s blue, dilly dilly…………………………...LAVENDER
  44. This wine is not for drinking…………………LILAC
  45. In the pink…………………………………….LILY
  46. Marlene in Wales perhaps…………………….LILY OF THE VALLEY
  47. Pearly Queen perhaps…………………………LONDON PRIDE
  48. Little Louise’s fastener……………….………LUPIN
  49. Only the ones in the swamp can be toasted ….MALLOW
  50. It’s best to have two for cleaning……………..MARIGOLD
  51. Little yellow balls……………………………..MIMOSA
  52. One to get on top of the habit…………………MONKSHOOD
  53. Beautiful sunrise………………………………MORNING GLORY
  54. Named after young Greek man………………..NARCISSUS
  55. A 60’s effeminate dandy………………………PANSY
  56. Special for Easter………………………..……PASSION FLOWER
  57. Have an eye in the friendly fish……………….PETUNIA
  58. This seed can raise your spirits………………..POPPY
  59. A smart sweetheart’s choice…………………..PRIMROSE
  60. Got up in many colours……………………….ROSE
  61. Two young ladies with sweet aroma………….ROSEMARY
  62. Bite at the Welsh emblem……………………..SNAPDRAGON
  63. Avalanche……………………………………..SNOWDROP
  64. Delightful relief……………………………….SWEET PEA
  65. May be a king one day………………………...SWEET WILLIAM
  66. A busy person never has enough………………THYME
  67. Two in the dark are best……………………….TULIP
  68. The tiniest cello………………………………...VIOLET
  69. Sounds like a card game at the opera…………..WISTERIA
  70. Left out of the dancing…………………………WALLFLOWER
  71. Question the pointed spear……………………..YARROW
  72. (Not alphabetical) Say this and do when you’ve finished!.THISTLE

ROUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETINGMONDAY 2nd July  2007@ Roughton Village Hall – 7.30pm AGENDA 

1.        To consider apologies for absence 

2.        To receive declaration of interest in items on the        Agenda.

           

3.        To approve outstanding Minutes

Roughton Annual Parish Meeting            15th May 2007               

 Roughton Parish Council Annual Meeting     15th May 2007 

4.        PCSO – Elaine Roberts attending to explain the             SNHT role 

5.        Update on registration of Pond rear of Melton Cottage 

6.        Update of registration of footpath over Heath House       response from NCC together with definitive map                and additional evidence brought forward.

7.        Application from LCC re T mobile mast on filby’s field            (details attached) 

8.        Discuss new LDF document (RJ)(core strategy consultation  18th June to Monday 30th July – (www.northnorfolk.org/ldf)

 9.        Appoint Councillor to attend Poppyland Partnership     meetings on behalf of the Council           

10.     Provision of Noticeboard for roughton Road 

11.     Council to inform its findings re complaint against former Councillor and respond to resident accordingly  

12.     Appointment of Footpath Warden 

13.     Progress report from Playground Committee with details of work undertaken to secure funding (CW) 

14.     Review of website domain name in order to communicate with Parish (CW) 

15.     Planning Applications

23/06/2007

20071000Land adjacent 1 HillsideConv of building to one unit of holiday accommodationDiscuss at meeting
7.07.0720070861225 Roughton Road, CromerErection of 1st Floor Extensionsent to Councillors
11.05.07 234 Roughton Road, CromerErection of 1st Floor Extensionsent to NNDC
11.05.0720070768Field Adjacent Cart Lodge BarnRetention of Field Sheltersent to NNDC
29.04.0720070721Cart Lodge BarnConv of cart shed to one unit of holiday accommodationsent to Councillors 29/04/07 NOT FOUND LOOKING FOR THIS ONE
24/04/200720070664/20070665Rascals Barn, Grove Farminstallation of conserv rooflightsPERMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENT GRANTED
 16.     To report on Matters Arising (updates and for nformation)
  • Water Leak on Roughton Common
Work has been completed
  • Japanese weed on Roughton Common
Clerk seeking advice from Paul Ryan at NNDC                                                   
  • Back Lane, Roughton – speeding issue
NCC will be monitoring in October to get like for like counts etc Police undertaking speedchecks
  • Footpath for Roughton Road (RM)
Roy MacDonald is working on a petition to get a footpath and Highways have returned a plan for the Clerk to complete and return
  • Drain opposite Pond Farm
WIP by Highways                                         
  • Update on Roughton Reporter – (CW)
  • Other Highways Issues       
All mini-roundabout problems have been report and should be WIP
  • Management of Common
Footpath from common to church requires fallen treesAnd dead hanging trees cleared plus grass cutting - there are low branches hanging onto the foot path along Thorpe Market Road. (HR)
  • water on Old Turnpike Road – no drains uneven road surface and is used as a rat run from the garage.
Being investigated by Highways.
  • Working party to open up the Willows and over grown foliage around the pond on the Common (HR)
Concept to be developed
  • Bus to stop near Hill House Kennels 
Being investigated by Passenger Transport.                                                         
  • Roughton Land Trust – report not forthcoming at Annual Meeting.
Concern from Parish with regards to there being no report from Roughton Land Trust at the Annual Parish Meeting.  Several complaints received to Clerk and Councillors concerning Roughton Park regarding the condition of the grass and quality of the grass cutting.
  • Roughton Common churned up and area not seeded properly since contractors left mini roundabouts
This will be addressed and re-seeded
  • Definitive maps of parish
Received from NCC
  • Old Mill Lane hedge to be trimmed back (RM)

Update from Roy MacDonald 

17.     Clerk to purchase non smoking panel for 2 bus shelters 

18.     Code of Conduct discuss with a view to adopting 

19.     Correspondence – important correspondence read out other correspondence in the boxinvitation to NW Citizens Advice Bureau – 9th JulyStandards Board - Code of Conduct – information booklet –        1 to each Councillor NNDC re Adoption of Code of ConductNCC re smoking ban in Bus sheltersNRCC – invitation to AGM – 16th July in BawburghNCC – re Highways issues Request for Audit from Audit Commission (clerk to do)Letter from LCC re mast on Filby’s field 

20.     FinanceTo approve payments payee                                                amount       cheque no

Allianz Insurance plc                         £79.32                    (additional ins cost)Mr Watts 9 weeks                                 £103.00Mr Stuart Thurtle                               £92.00

Clerk – 7 weeks £293.65          

                  Expenses    £108.90                   £402.55 

21.     To Receive Reports from Councillors 

22.     Resolution to adjourn the meeting for public participation and District and County Councillor Reports. 

23.     To Confirm the Date of the next meeting – Monday 2nd September 2007 – Roughton Village Hall at 7.30pm 

 

This site is now open to diary dates, articles and questions from the people and organisations in Roughton Parish. Please e-mail any contributions to address below.

In future the site will be updated on THURSDAYS so any copy to me by WEDNESDAY each week please !  Thank you all our site visitors, contributions being eagerly sought !

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Your local Parish Council deals with things like maintaining the Common, planning applications, improving facilities and other issues like access to footpaths. We also link with local organisations to help enhance the quality of life and the sense of community in Roughton.

We are interested in hearing your views and suggestions as to how we can best carry out our duties and keep you informed of developments.
This website is being developed as an additional way of keeping in touch. It will not replace things like the Parish Noticeboards but as it develops it is hoped that many local groups will use it to publicise and report on events and celebrate local achievements.
Obviously the site will take time to develop, so watch this space !

For website development comment please use e-mail or postal address below. Thank you.E.Gibbs

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