Village Info http://villageinfo.posterous.com Information of general interest about places & things in the villages posterous.com Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:43:27 -0800 Holt Area Partnership http://villageinfo.posterous.com/holt-area-partnership http://villageinfo.posterous.com/holt-area-partnership The Holt Area Partnership’s focus is to improve the quality of life for people in Holt and the surrounding area, as shown on our map – the twenty rural parishes contain over twenty five villages in North Norfolk, and our Parishes page gives local information.

How the Holt Area Partnership makes a difference
The main way that the Holt Area Partnership is able to help the local population is through supporting the delivery of a wide range of projects and encouraging partnerships. The projects are set up to respond to needs and they aim to provide tangible benefits to the area.

Projects may be social, economic or environmental – or all three! And they also have to be as cost-effective and sustainable as possible.

Holt Area Partnership, Holt Library, 9 Church Street, Holt, NR25 6BB
01263 713456 office@holtareapartnership.org.uk
office@holtareapartnership.org.uk
www.holtareapartnership.org.uk

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Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:47:00 -0800 Baconsthorpe Parish Council http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-parish-council http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-parish-council

Meetings are held every other month in Baconsthorpe Village Hall - usually on a Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and time can be allocated for them to raise any matters with Members. It is advised that the published Agenda should be checked in case there may have been a change of date of a Meeting to that inserted int he Newsletter.

Matters discussed are any local Planning Applications received; Police matters; Street Signs and general highway issues; and any other matters which might have been raised by residents. Correspondence as detailed on the Agenda is also dealt with as is any correspondence received after the Agenda has been published.

Signed copies of Meetings are displayed in the village for information.

Members: 

Bev Cossé (Chairman) 01263 577251
Simon Burton-Pye (Vice Chairman) 01263 577534
Jonathan Cooper 01263 577527
Pam Youngs
John Wright 07791 541070 

Clerk: Pat Chapman 01263 733609

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Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:22:00 -0800 Baconsthorpe Parochial Church Council http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-parochial-parish-council http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-parochial-parish-council

Usually takes place in St Mary's Church, Baconsthorpe.

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Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:27:00 -0700 Baconsthorpe Village Hall http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-village-hall http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-village-hall

Contact: Mrs Doris Hill 01263 577489

  • Ideal for parties and receptions
  • Fully equipped kitchen with matching crockery for 100 settings
  • New tables and chairs
  • Large main hall or committee room

Hourly rate for hiring: £8
£25 deposit will be required to cover damages or breakages

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:50:00 -0700 The Plumstead 2000 Fund http://villageinfo.posterous.com/the-plumstead-2000-fund http://villageinfo.posterous.com/the-plumstead-2000-fund

The Plumstead 2000 Fund is a registered charity and was established in May 1999 with the object of raising funds for conservation, environmental and charitable ventures for the village of Plumstead and surrounding area.
It started as a committee of the Parish Council to investigate ideas on how to celebrate the millennium. Almost immediately The Plumstead 2000 Fund was born. Its many achievements include the village millennium sign, the parish noticeboard, the bus shelter, a stage and hearing loop for Baconsthorpe village hall, tree/daffodil planting as well as generous financial contributions towards the repair of the Church bell and the renovation of the village pond. It has also presented 25 shows at Baconsthorpe village hall for the enjoyment of the local community

The current Trustees of the Fund are John Lintott and David Ramsbotham.

Money raising activities have been suspended for the time being but if you would like to support the Fund, or if you have any questions, please contact David Ramsbotham 01263 577418 david.ramsbotham@virgin.net

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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:59:00 -0700 Baconsthorpe Castle http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-castle http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-castle

Baconsthorpelead

Set amongst farmland and a variety of footpaths, Baconsthorpe Castle is a magical find. On the mere you will see a variety of ducks and geese, and it is delightful to watch the families of these swimming about in spring and early summer.

The Heydons were an ambitious family. They first made their fortunes through the Law profession and later from wool. John Heydon rose to prominence and influence as a supporter and allies of the 1st Duke of Suffolk, William de la Pole. During the turbulent Wars of the Roses (1455-1485) John often switched political allegiances to serve his own purposes. Although he managed to amass great wealth, he also made many enemies, and was described by contemporaries as crafty and Quarrelsome. His position meant he needed a secure base to operate from.

The castle was built in the period from around 1460 to 1486 by John Heydon (died 1479) and Sir Henry Heydon (died 1504). It was built without a licence and initially consisted of a quadrilateral manor house which was later fortified and it became increasingly large and more elaborate as the family's wealth grew. On the east side was a lake and the other sides were protected by a deep ditch.

The house was subject to a dispute in the 16th century when its owner, Sir William Heydon (1540-1594) fell into debt and mortgaged it. In 1590 he decided to sell part of his property but was challenged by his son, Sir Christopher Heydon (1561-1623). Sir William then threatened to demolish the house but Sir Christopher secured a prohibition from the Privy Council and the house was spared. After the Civil War the house fell into ruin.

The present ruins are constructed of flint with some brick. The curtain walls are complete and include the remains of towers, forming a square court of 30m. In the middle of the south wall are the remains of a three-storey gatehouse with a two-storey projection for the drawbridge. To the east are the remains of a two-storey range. To the south is a lake and a moat surrounds the other three sides.

The ruins are administered by English Heritage and are freely accessible to the public during daylight hours.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/baconsthorpe-castle/

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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:43:59 -0700 Baconsthorpe Village http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-village http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-village ...

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Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:03:00 -0700 Baconsthorpe Church http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-church http://villageinfo.posterous.com/baconsthorpe-church

St Mary's Church, Baconsthorpe is the largest church in our Benefice, and is made of flint and freestone. White flints have been and squared  and laid in courses. These are intended to reflect the early morning and late evening sunshine which will catch the eye from a distance. The earliest parts of the present church date from the 13th century and stand on Saxon foundations. The windows of the south aisle contain the 15th century arms of the Heydon family in stained glass which were removed from Baconsthorpe Castle in the 17th century, and the window at the east end of the same aisle is completely blocked by the Heydon memorial.

The church has a treasure trove of interesting and unique features. Visit to see Chanticleer, the brasses and the Easter Sepulchre amongst others, and to be reminded of the time by the clock which chimes across the village, reminding us that time is constantly moving on...

St Mary's is part of the Barningham Benefice, and services are held twice monthly. Please see the Village diary page for details.

For more information about the building, visit www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/baconsthorpe/baconsthorpe.htm

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