Spooner Row Message Board

Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.

Curry Night May 2024 by spoonerrow, on Flickr

Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.

What’s been happening in the Village Hall As you can see the redecorating of the main hall is very near completion. We have gone for a colour scheme that adds light and freshness to the building. This is phase one, other parts of the VH will redecorated throughout the year.All decorating has been done b...

Anonymous

Letter dated 12th February with feedback on the proposals by 29th February 2024 via email to richardmorton@kcsdevelopments.com. Outline planning permission for 45 new homes and new infrastructure. Mix of housing: 1 bed apartment x 4, 2 bed semi-detached x 20, 2 bed bungalow x 1, 3 bed semi de...

Anonymous

Can anyone give an update on the London Road illegal site please? It has been quite a few months now since the 18 month extension and I, and others, would value an update as to the progress in finding a suitable and legal site BEFORE the 18 months is up. When the illegal site on London Road is finally vacate...

Anonymous

We often walk round the village and have noticed the amount of dog mess that is alongside our pavements is getting worse. We own ourselves to clean up after them. Unfortunately some people in the village do not. This is not only a horrible site. It’s not nice for our children Either. Everybody in the vi...

SRCC via Webstation

A message from SRCC Clerk: Norfolk CC need to reduce spending – one of the 3 proposals is to change the times for streetlighting. One of the areas covered in this proposal is around the A11/London Road Junction.More information via the link to and the chance to have your say.The Survey closes March 22...

Andy

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE VILLAGE HALL THE REDECORATING OF THE VH IS WELL UNDERWAY, ALL WORK IS BEING CARRIED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS THE QUIZ & CHIPS NIGHT IS THIS COMING SATURDAY 9TH MARCH. TABLES ARE BEING BOOKED FAST SO BE QUICK TO BOOK YOURS. If anyone has any raffle prizes that...

SRCC via Webstation

Location: Greenfield Park Chepore Lane Spooner Row NorfolkProposal: Increase the number of caravans to six static caravans and four touring caravans with additional parking, hardstanding and infrastructure. (part retrospective)Application Type: Full Planning PermissionPlease return c...

Anonymous

What the hell is going on with the electricity supply around here? It went off last night and briefly again at 2pm. I was told it was a tree damaging an overhead cable (again). Why don't UK Power Networks or the council maintain the trees and look for preventative measures? They are building a load more h...

Viv

Is anyone able to help? The bottom of Guilers lane is lethal at the moment. There have been at least two incidents today already. I'm sure there used to be a grit box at the bottom of the lane, but not any more. If anyone has any9 grit just now I'd be happy to help make the road safe. Maybe you know if there any m...

Anonymous

http://eplanning.norfolk.gov.uk/Planning/Display/FUL/2023/0019

Andy

Hi All. Belated Happy New Year to you all. January is a bit of a quiet month so only a few items this time. NHS have started a twice weekly booking on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is to provide ongoing care and therapy to individual patients . The new lighting was fitted to the main hall. The new lighting is...

Webstation

Local Plan Public ConsultationSouth Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocation Plan - Reg 18 Alternative Sites and Focused Changes Consultation(For Spooner Row, the only site included for public comment is VC SPO1, Bunwell Road for 35 dwellings. See https://southnorfolkandbroadland.oc...

Paul

Quiz and Chips EveningAt Spooner Row, Suton And Wattlefield Village HallSaturday 9th MarchDoors open 6.45pm for a 7:30pm start£10.00 each includes either Cod & chips, 2 x Sausage & chipsor 2 x Spring roll & chips Teams of 4 - 6Bring your own nibbles and drinks Donations for raffle w...

Frances

If you'd like to do something practical to help local wildlife, then maybe we could interest you in joining Toadwatch. The group is made up of local volunteers who patrol a number of sites around Wymondham where toads, frogs and newts are known to cross roads to return to their ancestral ponds to spawn...

SRCC via Webstation

Information provided by the Community Council's Clerk: [url=https://flic.kr/p/2pufQch]Latest e-bulletin - A11 Spooner Row to Tuttles - February Weekend Clos...

Webstation

The annual RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch survey is this weekend, 26-28th January 2024. Spend an hour during this time to record the bird species that land on your chosen patch, then submit your results for the survey. For information see: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-bir...

Webstation

Norfolk Council Council has organised a subsidised tree planting scheme to significantly increase the number of trees in Norfolk. There are several tree-pack options available which include packs for: hedgerows, taller trees, orchard trees, wildlife trees, and small trees. For more informat...

Anonymous

Does anyone in the village organise/coordinate or know of any social groups or activities for our older community members? Are there any recommended groups in Wymondham or Attleborough they could participate in? All information, ideas and suggestions welcomed. Thank you.

Lyn

I will be collecting used postage stamps over the Christmas period again this year, in support of RNIB. Just pop them through my letter-box at Queensland, opposite the school, by mid January. Many thanks

JR

Just before Christmas, leaving Spooner Row towards Black Carr.

Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.

Spooner Row, Suton and Wattlefield Village Hall December up date. We have introduced LED lighting to the committee room . We have done this to reduce our carbon footprint, improve lighting and reduce our electricity bill. We are now considering introducing LED lighting to the main hall. The Ha...

Paul

Greater Anglia introduced a new Timetable for the Norwich to Ely line. Spooner Row now has two trains stopping from Norwich, one at 16.43 (leaves Norwich at 16.27) and a new one stopping at 17.43 ( leaves Norwich at 17.27). Mon- Fri Looks like the weekend schedule has stayed the same with one stop eithe...

Webstation

Bin collection 2023 page-001 by spoonerrow, on Flic...

Webstation

Today is the 20th anniversary of the launching of the Spooner Row message board and website on 28th November 2003. The initiative was originally set up by two members of the Wymondham Community Partnership in the days before the social media favourites of Facebook (est. 2004) and Twitter/X (est. 20...

Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.

Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall November update. VH Nov 2023 update by [url=https://www.flickr.co...

Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.

A great social evening was had at the opening of the new kitchen at the SR,S &W Village Hall. Complimentary Cheese and Wine was provided with background music to add to the ambiance. Many thanks to all who supported this event. As this was event was successful the committee are looking at the possi...

Webstation

Remembering the fallen at Spooner Row church. Remembrance Sunday 2023 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/1554...

SRCC via Webstation

Message from the Clerk: Were you flooded?Please contact the Norfolk County Council Floodline to register if your home was affected. The water may have been in the garden or in your home, only the householder can call.They can be reached on 0344 800 8013 (free call) It is a 24 hour help line which may ge...

Webstation

The SRCC's Minutes for December and January 2023 onwards are unavailable on the Community Council's website. I have received a request from the SRCC to publish them here each month until further notice: Update: Council Minutes can be viewed on the new SRCC website: https://spoonerrow-cc.go...

Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.

We had our first Graduation party at the Village Hall on 21st October. As you can see the Village Hall looked splendid with all the decorations. The hirers were very complimentary about the VH, they said the facilities were the best they had been to. [url=https://flic.kr/p/2pcA4wB][img]https:/...

Anonymous

We have found a bank card in School Lane this afternoon (Saturday). If you would like to claim it back please call us on 01953 799043.

Andy

Save the date The Village Hall committee would like to welcome all members of the community to a Cheese & Wine gathering for the Official opening of the new kitchen at Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall on Saturday 28th October 2023 7pm - 9pm.

Anonymous

Hi I just wondered if any more of the school playing field could be turned into more parking for the school, just thinking this could make it a lot safer for all?

Julie

Did anyone lose a decorative ceramic ball in the flood waters last Friday? We had one wash up on our verge. If it's yours give us a knock at no.7.

Paul

Quiz and Chips EveningAt Spooner Row, Suton And Wattlefield Village HallSaturday 18th NovemberDoors open 6.45pm for a 7:30pm start Teams of 4 - 6Bring your own nibbles and drinks More details / price to follow Donations for raffle would be appreciated.Contact Paul Johnson 07788877006 P....

Daz, Suton

Hi, Have heard that a car park may be built next to the nearly named, and since neglected, Suton Wood. What land has been allocated for this? Will it be locked at nightfall or will it left open for god knows what to go on. There are enough unknown people loitering around here and enough cars and mopeds usi...

Christian Shadlock

Since our Council has become of county-wide interest due to the recent two EDP articles, I have decided to put this forward. Mal's resignation letter is in the public domain but the comments and opinions made in council by our chairwoman Sue are not. There is too much information to put in text here, so...

Sally Halls

Glad to see that the new football nets have finally been put up. Julian would be pleased.

Isobel Harradine

5 members of the club have their paintings on show at the Harrods of Hingham community gallery until October 31st. Paintings by the whole group are always on display - and for sale ! - at the village hall.

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	Curry & Disco Night 11th May 2024 at Spooner Row Village Hall (over 18s only) (Preview) Curry Night May 2024 by spoonerrow, on Flickr	Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.	0	823	Apr 16, 2024 by Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.
	Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall March Update (Preview) What’s been happening in the Village Hall As you can see the redecorating of the main hall is very near completion. We have gone for a colour scheme that adds light and freshness to the building. This is phase one, other parts of the VH will redecorated throughout the year.All decorating has been done b...	Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.	0	1085	Apr 8, 2024 by Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.
	Consultation by KCS Development Ltd. regarding proposed development of 45 homes land to west of Bunwell Road Spooner Row (Preview) Letter dated 12th February with feedback on the proposals by 29th February 2024 via email to richardmorton@kcsdevelopments.com. Outline planning permission for 45 new homes and new infrastructure. Mix of housing: 1 bed apartment x 4, 2 bed semi-detached x 20, 2 bed bungalow x 1, 3 bed semi de...	Anonymous	17	1842	Apr 5, 2024 by Webstation
	Illegal Gipsy and traveller site (Preview) Can anyone give an update on the London Road illegal site please? It has been quite a few months now since the 18 month extension and I, and others, would value an update as to the progress in finding a suitable and legal site BEFORE the 18 months is up. When the illegal site on London Road is finally vacate...	Anonymous	7	1668	Mar 25, 2024 by Anonymous
	DOG MESS (Preview) We often walk round the village and have noticed the amount of dog mess that is alongside our pavements is getting worse. We own ourselves to clean up after them. Unfortunately some people in the village do not. This is not only a horrible site. It’s not nice for our children Either. Everybody in the vi...	Anonymous	16	1333	Mar 23, 2024 by Andy
	Norfolk CC consultation ends soon on 22 March 2024 (Preview) A message from SRCC Clerk: Norfolk CC need to reduce spending – one of the 3 proposals is to change the times for streetlighting. One of the areas covered in this proposal is around the A11/London Road Junction.More information via the link to and the chance to have your say.The Survey closes March 22...	SRCC via Webstation	0	783	Mar 19, 2024 by SRCC via Webstation
	Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield village hall February up date (Preview) WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE VILLAGE HALL THE REDECORATING OF THE VH IS WELL UNDERWAY, ALL WORK IS BEING CARRIED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS THE QUIZ & CHIPS NIGHT IS THIS COMING SATURDAY 9TH MARCH. TABLES ARE BEING BOOKED FAST SO BE QUICK TO BOOK YOURS. If anyone has any raffle prizes that...	Andy	1	1179	Mar 12, 2024 by Anonymous
	Planning Application 2023/1140 - Chepore Lane, increase the number of caravans, parking, hardstanding & infrastructure (Preview) Location: Greenfield Park Chepore Lane Spooner Row NorfolkProposal: Increase the number of caravans to six static caravans and four touring caravans with additional parking, hardstanding and infrastructure. (part retrospective)Application Type: Full Planning PermissionPlease return c...	SRCC via Webstation	10	1679	Mar 5, 2024 by Anonymous
	Electricity supply lost (Preview) What the hell is going on with the electricity supply around here? It went off last night and briefly again at 2pm. I was told it was a tree damaging an overhead cable (again). Why don't UK Power Networks or the council maintain the trees and look for preventative measures? They are building a load more h...	Anonymous	1	803	Mar 3, 2024 by Anonymous
	Grit boxes (Preview) Is anyone able to help? The bottom of Guilers lane is lethal at the moment. There have been at least two incidents today already. I'm sure there used to be a grit box at the bottom of the lane, but not any more. If anyone has any9 grit just now I'd be happy to help make the road safe. Maybe you know if there any m...	Viv	4	959	Feb 29, 2024 by Viv
	Newall Plant - Proposed Aggregate and Soil Recovery Facility (Part Retrospective) (Preview) http://eplanning.norfolk.gov.uk/Planning/Display/FUL/2023/0019	Anonymous	9	1463	Feb 13, 2024 by Anonymous
	Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall January up date (Preview) Hi All. Belated Happy New Year to you all. January is a bit of a quiet month so only a few items this time. NHS have started a twice weekly booking on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is to provide ongoing care and therapy to individual patients . The new lighting was fitted to the main hall. The new lighting is...	Andy	0	917	Feb 8, 2024 by Andy
	Consultation: 11 Dec 2023 to 5 Feb 2024, Local Plan SNC Village Clusters Housing Alloc., Reg 18, Alternatives & Changes (Preview) Local Plan Public ConsultationSouth Norfolk Village Clusters Housing Allocation Plan - Reg 18 Alternative Sites and Focused Changes Consultation(For Spooner Row, the only site included for public comment is VC SPO1, Bunwell Road for 35 dwellings. See https://southnorfolkandbroadland.oc...	Webstation	4	1361	Feb 5, 2024 by Anonymous
	Quiz & Chips 9th March (Preview) Quiz and Chips EveningAt Spooner Row, Suton And Wattlefield Village HallSaturday 9th MarchDoors open 6.45pm for a 7:30pm start£10.00 each includes either Cod & chips, 2 x Sausage & chipsor 2 x Spring roll & chips Teams of 4 - 6Bring your own nibbles and drinks Donations for raffle w...	Paul	0	839	Jan 26, 2024 by Paul
	Volunteer to help toads across the road (Preview) If you'd like to do something practical to help local wildlife, then maybe we could interest you in joining Toadwatch. The group is made up of local volunteers who patrol a number of sites around Wymondham where toads, frogs and newts are known to cross roads to return to their ancestral ponds to spawn...	Frances	0	1096	Jan 24, 2024 by Frances
	e-bulletin, latest from the A11 reconstruction scheme - upcoming work, weekend closure for February 2024 (Preview) Information provided by the Community Council's Clerk: [url=https://flic.kr/p/2pufQch]Latest e-bulletin - A11 Spooner Row to Tuttles - February Weekend Clos...	SRCC via Webstation	0	1049	Jan 24, 2024 by SRCC via Webstation
	RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch this weekend 26-28th January 2024 (Preview) The annual RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch survey is this weekend, 26-28th January 2024. Spend an hour during this time to record the bird species that land on your chosen patch, then submit your results for the survey. For information see: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-bir...	Webstation	0	750	Jan 23, 2024 by Webstation
	NCC Subsidised tree pack scheme, closed on 4th January 2024. Update on 1-million trees for Norfolk: (Preview) Norfolk Council Council has organised a subsidised tree planting scheme to significantly increase the number of trees in Norfolk. There are several tree-pack options available which include packs for: hedgerows, taller trees, orchard trees, wildlife trees, and small trees. For more informat...	Webstation	1	1437	Jan 23, 2024 by Webstation
	Social groups for older village residents? (Preview) Does anyone in the village organise/coordinate or know of any social groups or activities for our older community members? Are there any recommended groups in Wymondham or Attleborough they could participate in? All information, ideas and suggestions welcomed. Thank you.	Anonymous	8	1111	Jan 18, 2024 by OP
	Used Postage Stamps (Preview) I will be collecting used postage stamps over the Christmas period again this year, in support of RNIB. Just pop them through my letter-box at Queensland, opposite the school, by mid January. Many thanks	Lyn	1	886	Jan 11, 2024 by Lyn Rout
	Newalls Lorry Accident (Preview) Just before Christmas, leaving Spooner Row towards Black Carr.	JR	2	1040	Jan 6, 2024 by Anonymous
	Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall Update - December 2023 (Preview) Spooner Row, Suton and Wattlefield Village Hall December up date. We have introduced LED lighting to the committee room . We have done this to reduce our carbon footprint, improve lighting and reduce our electricity bill. We are now considering introducing LED lighting to the main hall. The Ha...	Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.	2	873	Jan 5, 2024 by Anonymous
	Extra train service at Spooner Ry (Preview) Greater Anglia introduced a new Timetable for the Norwich to Ely line. Spooner Row now has two trains stopping from Norwich, one at 16.43 (leaves Norwich at 16.27) and a new one stopping at 17.43 ( leaves Norwich at 17.27). Mon- Fri Looks like the weekend schedule has stayed the same with one stop eithe...	Paul	1	886	Dec 23, 2023 by Anonymous
	Bin Collection days for Christmas 2023 & additional recycling info (from SNC's Link magazine) (Preview) Bin collection 2023 page-001 by spoonerrow, on Flic...	Webstation	0	939	Dec 19, 2023 by Webstation
	20th Anniversary of the Spooner Row Message Board (Preview) Today is the 20th anniversary of the launching of the Spooner Row message board and website on 28th November 2003. The initiative was originally set up by two members of the Wymondham Community Partnership in the days before the social media favourites of Facebook (est. 2004) and Twitter/X (est. 20...	Webstation	2	1263	Dec 3, 2023 by Andy
	Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall Update - November 2023 (Preview) Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall November update. VH Nov 2023 update by [url=https://www.flickr.co...	Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.	2	1071	Nov 29, 2023 by Anonymous
	Photos - Official opening of Village Hall kitchen (Preview) A great social evening was had at the opening of the new kitchen at the SR,S &W Village Hall. Complimentary Cheese and Wine was provided with background music to add to the ambiance. Many thanks to all who supported this event. As this was event was successful the committee are looking at the possi...	Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.	13	1501	Nov 21, 2023 by Webstation
	Remembrance Sunday poppies, Spooner Row church (Preview) Remembering the fallen at Spooner Row church. Remembrance Sunday 2023 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/1554...	Webstation	0	881	Nov 12, 2023 by Webstation
	Were you flooded (Preview) Message from the Clerk: Were you flooded?Please contact the Norfolk County Council Floodline to register if your home was affected. The water may have been in the garden or in your home, only the householder can call.They can be reached on 0344 800 8013 (free call) It is a 24 hour help line which may ge...	SRCC via Webstation	0	711	Nov 11, 2023 by SRCC via Webstation
	Minutes - S.Row Community Council Meetings from December 2022 to date (Preview) The SRCC's Minutes for December and January 2023 onwards are unavailable on the Community Council's website. I have received a request from the SRCC to publish them here each month until further notice: Update: Council Minutes can be viewed on the new SRCC website: https://spoonerrow-cc.go...	Webstation	36	8377	Nov 10, 2023 by SRCC via Webstation
	Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall Update - October 2023 (Preview) We had our first Graduation party at the Village Hall on 21st October. As you can see the Village Hall looked splendid with all the decorations. The hirers were very complimentary about the VH, they said the facilities were the best they had been to. [url=https://flic.kr/p/2pcA4wB][img]https:/...	Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.	0	561	Oct 29, 2023 by Andy Browne SRVH via Webstn.
	Found bank card (Preview) We have found a bank card in School Lane this afternoon (Saturday). If you would like to claim it back please call us on 01953 799043.	Anonymous	0	528	Oct 28, 2023 by Anonymous
	Official opening of Village Hall kitchen (Preview) Save the date The Village Hall committee would like to welcome all members of the community to a Cheese & Wine gathering for the Official opening of the new kitchen at Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall on Saturday 28th October 2023 7pm - 9pm.	Andy	7	1092	Oct 27, 2023 by Andy
	School parking (Preview) Hi I just wondered if any more of the school playing field could be turned into more parking for the school, just thinking this could make it a lot safer for all?	Anonymous	53	1990	Oct 26, 2023 by Anonymous
	Queen Street flood area (Preview) Did anyone lose a decorative ceramic ball in the flood waters last Friday? We had one wash up on our verge. If it's yours give us a knock at no.7.	Julie	0	592	Oct 25, 2023 by Julie
	Quiz & Chips 18th November (Preview) Quiz and Chips EveningAt Spooner Row, Suton And Wattlefield Village HallSaturday 18th NovemberDoors open 6.45pm for a 7:30pm start Teams of 4 - 6Bring your own nibbles and drinks More details / price to follow Donations for raffle would be appreciated.Contact Paul Johnson 07788877006 P....	Paul	3	667	Oct 20, 2023 by Paul
	Car Park at so called """Suton Wood""" (Preview) Hi, Have heard that a car park may be built next to the nearly named, and since neglected, Suton Wood. What land has been allocated for this? Will it be locked at nightfall or will it left open for god knows what to go on. There are enough unknown people loitering around here and enough cars and mopeds usi...	Daz, Suton	2	646	Oct 13, 2023 by Anonymous
	Resignation letter from Cllr Andrews & abuse directed towards the Chairwoman & the Clerk on the Community Council (Preview) Since our Council has become of county-wide interest due to the recent two EDP articles, I have decided to put this forward. Mal's resignation letter is in the public domain but the comments and opinions made in council by our chairwoman Sue are not. There is too much information to put in text here, so...	Christian Shadlock	26	1831	Oct 13, 2023 by Anonymous
	New football nets (Preview) Glad to see that the new football nets have finally been put up. Julian would be pleased.	Sally Halls	0	456	Oct 10, 2023 by Sally Halls
	Spooner Row Art Club (Preview) 5 members of the club have their paintings on show at the Harrods of Hingham community gallery until October 31st. Paintings by the whole group are always on display - and for sale ! - at the village hall.	Isobel Harradine	0	495	Oct 4, 2023 by Isobel Harradine
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