NEWS
Royal patronage continues – HRH the Princess Royal will remain as Happisburgh’s patron for a further three years, it was confirmed at the December meeting. Geoff Turner, and his wife, Jenny, of the Friends of the Happisburgh Lighthouse, said that Princess Anne had agreed a few days ago to continuen as patron. She visited the lighthouse last year - the country’s only independent one - and climbed the 112 steps to the top. Happisburgh was helped by Sandtex, makers of smooth masonry paints, which provided material when it was last re-painted in 2017. Full meeting report – See the minutes and reports tab on the left. [13/12/24]
Lost coat? If anyone has mislaid a woman's Toggi black coat after a recent club meeting at Wroxham Barns, please contact the secretary. The size 18 coat contained a couple of clues which might help the owner to reclaim it. In one pocket, there is a wristband for the Horseracing Museum at Newmarket (Palace Hotel) and secondly, there's the remains of a car park ticket issued by the National Trust at Blickling earlier this spring. So, who is a horse-lover who visited Blickling? Contact the secretary Michael Pollitt 07852 718342. [13/12/24]
The late Colin Ross. A good supporter of the club for many years and a colourful character in Norfolk's farming community, Colin James Ross, has died. A funeral service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Little Snoring, on Tuesday, December 17 at 11am. He died on Tuesday, November 26. A notice in the Eastern Daily Press adds the following details to a "wonderful and much loved husband, dad and grandad." Family flowers only, but donations may be given for Help for Heroes at the service or sent c/o Fakenham & District Funeral Services Ltd., Weasenham Manor,
PE32 2TF. Tel. (01328) 838838. Our thoughts are with his family.
[08/12/24]
A flamboyant West Norfolk auctioneer, land agent and valuer Barry Hawkins died peacefully at his home in Downham Market on Monday, December 2, at the age of 86 after a short illness.
He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a livestock auctioneer and valuer travelling around rural Norfolk. He certainly regarded himself as a country auctioneer and although not an expert, his depth of knowledge was extensive on many aspects through his years of experience.
He leaves his wife of 64 years, Valerie and youngest son Marcus. There will be a private family service followed by a memorial thanksgiving service at a later date.
[08/12/24]
Almost 50 members and guests heard a fascinating background briefing by an Army veterinary surgeon, Capt Emma Lane-Ley at the opening meeting of the winter season. Commissioned in 2016 into the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, her recent role had been looking after the horses in the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery involved in the late Queen’s State Funeral and also the King’s Coronation. Brought up in north Norfolk, she had done placements at Westover vets before qualifying at Nottingham University. Full meeting report – See the minutes and reports tab on the left. [14/11/24]