Coltishall Parish Council

The eight sites which provide PAYT are Caister, Dereham, Hempton, Ketteringham, King’s Lynn, Mayton Wood, Mile Cross and Thetford

** Trade Waste will run at seven of the sites above except Mile Cross

Under the new PAYT trial, residents will need to report to site staff when they visit the recycling centre. The staff will then assess the load and price up the disposal costs.

Payment for the PAYT service can be made with cash or credit or debit card.

Why are there different rules for DIY waste at recycling centres?
Rubbish left over after DIY projects is treated differently at recycling centres because it is officially classified as construction and demolition waste and not household waste. By law
recycling centres have to accept all household waste, for free, but they are not obliged to accept any construction or demolition waste.

PAYT was introduced at Norfolk’s biggest recycling centres, to supplement the free concession for small amounts of DIY rubbish accepted at all sites, as an affordable, accessible and alternative option for householders, compared to other widely available solutions like skip hire.

Residents planning to carry out home improvements are strongly advised to consider the different options and costs for dealing with the waste generated by their project.

For further information please contact:
Media Team at Norfolk County Council
Tel: 01603 228888

Tudor – 1485 – 1603

The Tudor house was defined by its Tudor arch and oriel windows. The Tudor period was the first period to move away from the medieval style houses and was more like a timber framed country house. Today Tudor houses are all listed building and highly sought after due to there location and the amount of space and history involved. Tudor houses are an expensive housing option so be prepared for the financial layout and upkeep costs. If that doesn’t put you off then buying a Tudor house could be a great investment and opportunity to keep English heritage alive.

Elizabethan – 1550 -1625

Elizabethan houses can be recognised by their large vertical timber frames that are often supported by diagonal beams. The Elizabethan style houses were similar to medieval style houses. These houses were built sturdy to last through the age. The houses were built by the middle class are are today listed building.

Jacobean – 1603 – 1625

The Jacobean style gets its name from King James 1 of England who reigned at the time. The Jacobean style in England follows the Elizabethan style and is the second phase of Renaissance architecture. May Jacobean houses were very large both inside and out with large rooms for family living.  Common features included columns and pilasters, arches and archades. These features were to create a sense of grandeur. There are many Jacobean style houses on the market today if your lucky enough to be able to afford one.

Stuart – 1603 – 1714

One of the most common period property types for country houses. This period house boasted elegant exteriors with sash windows, high ceiling and spacious rooms. The outside was commonly bare brick and flat fronted.

English Baroque – 1702 – 1714

During this period houses were decorated with arches, columns and sculptures and took many features and characteristics from the continent. The interiors were very exuberant with artwork and ornaments in all rooms main rooms

Palladian – 1715 -1770

The Palladian era started in 1715 and these types of houses are characterised by symmetry and classic forms, more plain than other eras however on the inside houses were lavish and often had elaborate decorations

Georgian – 1714 – 1837

The Georgian house was styled with rigid symmetry, the most common Georgian house was built with brick with window decorative headers and hip roofs. The Georgian house period started and got its name due to the 4 successive kings being named George.

Regency – 1811 – 1820

The Regency housing style was common among the upper and middle classes from 1811 to 1820 the houses were typically built in brick and then covered in painted plaster. The plaster was carefully moulded to produce elegant decorative touches to give the exterior of the house more elegance.

Victorian – 1837 – 1910

Very common even today especially in London. A Victorian house in general refers to any house build during the reign of Queen Victoria. The main features of a Victoria house are roofs made of slate with sash windows and patters in the brick work that are made using different colour bricks. Stained Glass windows and doors were also a common feature as were bay windows

Edwardian – 1901 -1910

Edwardian architecture got its name during the reign of King Edward from 1901 – 1910. These types of houses were generally built in a straight line with red brick. Edwardian houses typically had wooden frame porches and wide hallways. The rooms inside were wider and brighter moving away from the older style houses that were more gothic. Parquet wood floors and simple internal decoration was common also.

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CLEARING ICE AND SNOW FROM PAVEMENTS YOURSELF

With a new cold spell forecast here is some information from the Direct.gov website that may clear up a few fears about clearing snow and ice from your paths etc

There’s no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or from public spaces. It’s unlikely you’ll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries on the path if you have cleared it carefully.

Follow the snow code when clearing snow and ice safely.

The snow code – tips on clearing snow and ice from pavements or public spaces

Prevent slips

Pay extra attention to clear snow and ice from steps and steep pathways – you might need to use more salt on these areas.

If you clear snow and ice yourself, be careful – don’t make the pathways more dangerous by causing them to refreeze. But don’t be put off clearing paths because you’re afraid someone will get injured.

Remember, people walking on snow and ice have responsibility to be careful themselves. Follow the advice below to make sure you clear the pathway safely and effectively.

Clear the snow or ice early in the day

It’s easier to move fresh, loose snow rather than hard snow that has packed together from people walking on it. So if possible, start removing the snow and ice in the morning. If you remove the top layer of snow in the morning, any sunshine during the day will help melt any ice beneath. You can then cover the path with salt before nightfall to stop it refreezing overnight.

Use salt or sand – not water

If you use water to melt the snow, it may refreeze and turn to black ice. Black ice increases the risk of injuries as it is invisible and very slippery. You can prevent black ice by spreading some salt on the area you have cleared. You can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt – a tablespoon for each square metre you clear should work. Don’t use the salt found in salting bins – this will be needed to keep the roads clear.

Be careful not to spread salt on plants or grass as it may cause them damage.

If you don’t have enough salt, you can also use sand or ash. These won’t stop the path icing over as well as salt, but will provide good grip under foot.

Take care where you move the snow

When you’re shovelling snow, take care where you put it so it doesn’t block people’s paths or drains. Make sure you make a path down the middle of the area to be cleared firs, so you have a clear surface to walk on. Then shovel the snow from the centre of the path to the sides.
Offer to clear your neighbours’ paths

If your neighbour will have difficulty getting in and out of their home, offer to clear snow and ice around their property as well. Check that any elderly or disabled neighbours are alright in the cold weather.
Road gritting and snow clearance by your council

Your local council will add grit to roads and pavements in your area and clear snow in winter.

This page is set aside for Safety Alerts and useful hints on safety issues

When Turning Right at a Road Junction

If you are stationary in a car at junction waiting to turn right, do not turn wheels facing the turn, keep them straight ahead. If you are then shunted from behind you will go straight ahead instead of into oncoming traffic!!

A Local Coltishall business is promoting Ice and Snow Traction grips to fit over male and female footwear.

HOT NEWS for COLD DAYS !

Use our GET-A-GRIPS and avoid becoming a statistic even from a short walk in icy conditions.The important advantage of our grips is that they ‘bite’ into the ice as you walk.

Microwaving Water!

In an article about super heating and microwave ovens, Professor Joe Wolfe of the University of New South Wales notes that such events can take place when the following conditions are present:

    * Using a container with a very smooth surface, such as an unscratched glass or glazed container.

    * Heating for too long.

    * Quickly adding a powder, such as instant coffee (or sometimes even an object to stir it).

    * Standing with one's face above the container makes injury more likely.

      Professor Wolfe's article graphically illustrates the result of super heating water in a microwave in the form of a video of such an event occurring.

Super heating occurs when the liquid is heated to a temperature greater than its normal boiling point. Wolfe explains that the “superheated state is unstable, and it can very rapidly turn into liquid at the boiling point, plus a substantial quantity of vapour.” Thankfully, some simple precautions can minimize the chance of injury due to super heating. Professor Wolfe suggests the following strategy for avoiding super heating related injuries (quoted material in green):

    * Before putting the water into the oven, insert a non-metal object with a surface that is not smooth. (e.g. a wooden stirrer. A wooden skewer or ice cream stick will do.)

    * Use a container whose surface is at least a little scratched.

    * Do not heat for longer than the recommended time for the quantity of water used.

    * Tap the outside of the container a few times with a solid object while it is still in the oven. Use a long object so that    your hand remains outside the oven. Alternatively, and still keeping your hand outside the oven, insert a stirrer while the container is still in the oven. (Thus, if vigorous boiling occurs, most of the boiling water will strike the inside of the oven.)

    * Keep your face well away from the open oven door and from the container.

NCC Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Events are taking place throughout September. Broadland’s Amnesty Event will take place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September at Mayton Wood in Little Hautbois Colstishall.
All Broadland Residents must dispose of waste responsibly; this includes:
Aerosols, Paint , Household Chemicals including bleach and Fire Extinguishers.
Usually recycling centres are unable to accept these kinds of items, however this event will accept many types of hazardous waste FREE.

The new games area near the Coltishall Village Hall has now been completed and available for use by residents of ALL ages. The play area has been lined for football and Net Ball/basket ball. Other games can take place such as touch ball, Hockey/cricket, using a SOFTER BALL, Volley Ball (equipment not supplied) etc.

When playing Football, players are to keep the ball within the Games Area. Deliberately kicking the ball into neighbours’ gardens is anti social and possibly dangerous to the occupants/properties and must not be attempted. Parents teaching their YOUNG children (under age of 5) to ride a cycle can also use it as a safe training area.

Games that are Prohibited due to damage being caused to the surface are: Skate Boarding, Roller Skating, Roller Blading, Cycling other than Young Children being taught by Parents. Parishioners and user groups will be encouraged to report such misbehaviour and appropriate action will be taken. Youths should refrain from attempting to climb the frame work due to possible personal injury.

The residents of Coltishall should be thanked for supporting this project. This is a valuable asset to the village and it hoped to add other equipments in the next financial year.

What was agreed on SNAP Council Meeting

At last nights SNAP meeting, the future role of the Beat Manager and the Safer Neighbourhood Team was discussed. I disclosed that I had recently attended a Beat Managers Forum in which various issues regarding the teams role and profile was discussed. This meeting included the examination of the role, responsibilities that we do within our SNT role, also discussed were some of the other work related activities that we do outside of our remit.

This Forum and other scheduled Forums and the information received from them are to be presented to the Chief Officers in the coming months, decisions will then be made on whether the Beat Managers / SNT role will continue, change or no longer be in place. This is in line and relative with the anticipated financial cut backs that have to be made by 2020.

The attached link below highlights a public survey which is being carried out and which you may not be aware of. Can I ask that details of this survey are sent out via your parish reports, e-mails or, magazines and request that your parishioners complete as appropriate.

• PC 76 GREIG SHEPHERD,
• AYLSHAM BEAT MANAGER,
• SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM
• AYLSHAM POLICE STATION,
• NORFOLK CONSTAULARY,
• RICHARD OAKES ROAD,
• AYLSHAM, NORFOLK
• NR11 6FD

Changes to Pay As You Throw for DIY waste to be piloted – and new Trade Waste service to start – at selected recycling centres

A new way of charging for the Pay As You Throw (PAYT) service is set to be trialled at eight* of Norfolk County Council’s biggest recycling centres from Monday April 11.

PAYT has been running at Norfolk County Council’s biggest recycling centres for nearly eight years, as a service for residents to get rid of large amounts of DIY waste – over and above the concession for smaller amounts which can be taken to all sites for free, and which remains unchanged.

Under the new PAYT pricing trial, residents will pay for the amount and type of DIY waste they bring to these sites, instead of simply being charged according to the size of vehicle.

New PAYT charges will now be made for individual items of DIY rubbish, like fence panels, old kitchen or bathroom cabinets, and sanitary ware, for example. For larger loads of waste, different rates will be charged for different materials like wood and rubble. And there will also be new prices for different vehicle sizes.

The new system is intended to ensure that the amount residents pay for getting rid of their DIY waste will more accurately reflect the type and amount of waste they bring to the site.

It could also potentially be cheaper than before, as better prices will be charged when residents bring their waste sorted into different types of materials.

The new PAYT charges will be linked to prices in the commercial waste and recycling market which is where all DIY waste collected at recycling centres is sent. This will more accurately reflect the cost to the recycling centre service of dealing with the waste materials. It also means that PAYT charges will change from time to time. Guide prices will be displayed at each of the eight sites where PAYT operates – and on Norfolk County Council’s website.

Trade Waste service set to start

Seven of the County Council’s biggest recycling centres are also set to start running a paid-for service for small businesses and charities to use the sites for the first time.

The new Trade Waste service will be available at the sites Mondays to Fridays. It will help small businesses – like house clearance and cleaning companies, professional gardeners and home improvement traders, and charities – by providing an accessible facility where they can get rid of most of the same waste materials that are currently accepted at recycling centres – from green waste, to paper and cardboard, as well as construction and demolition waste.

For full information about the new service, including pricing information, and terms and conditions please visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/businesswaste

Speaking about the two new services, Toby Coke, Chairman of Norfolk County Council’s Environment, Development and Transport Committee said: “Councillors agreed to introduce these schemes in September last year, as part of a package of changes designed to make our recycling network more efficient.

“Our new PAYT pricing trial is designed to help make sure the DIY waste service covers its costs better. As a pilot scheme, we will be keeping it under review, but it is first and foremost intended to be fairer – both to the resident who wants to use the service, by charging them more accurately for the waste they bring, and to the wider council taxpaying community, by ensuring they aren’t subsidising the cost of other people’s home improvement projects.

“And with the added emphasis on encouraging people to sort their waste, we hope that the trial will increase the amount of recycling in the county by ensuring that as much recyclable waste as possible is sent off for reprocessing and re-use in good condition.

“The new Trade Waste service is also designed to support small

organisations in Norfolk who may find it difficult to access affordable ways of getting rid of the relatively small amount of waste they generate. We also hope it will help increase the amount of waste that is properly recycled and disposed of in Norfolk.

“Above all, the Trade Waste service will generate a new revenue stream that will help to support the overall running of the recycling service in the county. We are estimating that this will be modest – in the region of £10,000 in its first year – but we hope this will increase as more small traders use it.

“But however small this may be at the outset, it will be a vital source of income which continues to be desperately needed. I don’t need to remind my colleagues that the recycling centre network, which costs council taxpayers over £6m a year to run, continues to face considerable budget pressures in the future, particularly as some of the key money-saving changes which were originally planned, like the closure of Docking recycling centre, which would have saved £70,000 a year, were reversed in our budget settlement this year.”

Vandalism Reports (updated)

The vandalism will not be tolerated in our community

5th May 2010

Less than a week after installation some mindless morons have damaged an important fire exit with disability ramp at the village hall.
Although only one vertical support three have been levered loose and left unsafe. I addition the back safety rails have been battered and paint damaged.

The damage occured bewteen 12:30pm 4th of May and 08:30am 5th of May.

The ramp is now out of commission until after repair.

If you have any information on this please contact North Walsham Police on 0845 456 4567

A lot of volunteers work hard to improve the village, please give up the morons who want to wreck it!!!

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5th April 2010

Window smashed in Village Hall Lounge Door

Sometime between Saturday afternoon 3rd April and Monday the 5th a large stone has been thrown at the lounge door causing the safety glass to shatter, also in the last two weeks person(s) unknown have tried to seek entry via hall windows.

If you have any information on this please contact North Walsham Police on 0845 456 4567

8th February 2010

Vandals strike again > Coltishall Village hall wheelie bin stolen.

This is the second time a bin has been stolen, and there have been bins stolen from Rectory Road and Church Close recently. We have reports the the bins have been towed behind cars with youths riding in them – a very dangerous and thoughtless action!!

Vandals strike in Church Street and Village Hall Car Park

Mindless morons who do not value other peoples property struck again in Coltishall last night damaging a Post Office van on the Village Hall car park and a window in Church Street near Roger Bradbury’s. Police attended the scene and have taken some evidence away. Anyone with information please contact North Walsham Police on 0845 456 4567

You can help further by reporting any criminal damage, theft etc, the police do not have a crystal ball and need your help in solving and preventing all manner of crime and anti-social behavior.

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Vandalism at Bowls Club

Yes you the residents of Coltishall and Great Hautbois who pay the rates loaded to this parish.The village hall, cricket pavilion, football changing rooms, bowls club, play park and playing fields are all items run by the CVH&RG Charity for the Parish Council.

During the last three weeks there has also been two windows, a down pipe broken and fire started at Roger Bradburys, a break in at the island Filling Station Forecourt, Intimidation of Staff at Londis, windows and tiles broken at the football changing rooms, external lights on the village hall and cricket pavilion have also been smashed.

And that is not all, a flagstone from the cricket pavilion was thrown through the window and several panels around the bowls green.

Add to this the litter and bottles smashed and dumped all over areas where your young children play. Additionally graffiti is starting to appear again.

The allotments have not escaped either with various niggling incidents of stolen crops and damage to water taps.

It would appear that we are not the only ones, Horstead is also suffering.

Why Should we and, what can we do? – It is no secret that there are a bunch of children/teenagers who have scant regard for people, property or their own self esteem.

Please report to the Police, our PCSO or any Parish Council members, any incident you see, hear or have heard of. Complete confidence is assured.

The communities property and help rid the village of damage done by a few mindless moron’s.

Have you heard seen or have suspicions who caused the damage?

The gas mains cover ripped off.
All the gas heater vent covers have had to be replaced through willful damage.

The village hall has had drain pipes shattered, guttering pulled down lights smashedThe play area has had an attempt to steal a swing, the swings slackened off, bottles broken in the area an apple tree wrecked and rubbish strewn around.The bowls green fence has been kicked in, score boards wrecked and bottles and rubbish thrown over it. The GPO Vans have been damaged.

In the centre of the village near the Pharmacy a bench was damaged.
The wood locker on the petrol station was broken into and, several windows have been smashed and car mirrors damaged in Church street, more damage has been done in Horstead as well.

This page is to highlight those within the parish who care and have cared for the community.

If you know of a worthy person,society or club that deserves some recognition for their valuable contribution please pass the information to the website manager.

Residents of Coltishall Village Help CVH&RG (CAST) to raise funds for village hall and recreation ground projects

Many thanks go to Robert & Ann Watson and Phil the scorer for organsing the 3rd annual Halloween Quiz Night on Saturday the 29th of October

Further thanks also go to Carol & Bobby Harmer for cooking the beanfeast and decorating the pumpkins. Joy and Keith Childerhouse and Sue Brodie for their work on the raffle and ploughman’s suppers.

CVH&RG charity directors would also like to thank all those who donated prizes for the raffle.

Congratulations go to Karen’s team for winning.

The event attended by over 80 people was a great success and raised £340 towards the CVH&RG projects funds.

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Biffa Cares – Coltishall Village Hall enjoys new found warmth

The village of Coltishall has recently had the heating system for their village hall upgraded thanks to a £5000 grant from the Biffaward small grants scheme and £1000 from the Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity fund.

The dual eco friendly boiler and heating system can now provide instant hot water, plus separate independent controlled heating for the main hall and lounge area via a seven day programmer. With the more efficient and user friendly system both areas can be warm in less than 20 minutes.

The system installed on time and budget has been up and running for a week and has attracted many favourable comments from the hall users, who range from pre-school, Brownies, Girl Guides, The Youth Forum, Indoor Short Mat Bowls, the WI, Table Tennis Club, British Legion, Cricket Club, Broadgrace Church, Coltishall Jaguar Runners and The Bridge Club

The hall and recreation ground charity directors would like to see more club/society events staged. The hall, available for hire to all in the community and has some spare capacity. For booking information and rates please contact Doreen Snelling on 01603 737955.

A big thank you and smile to all at Biffawards from the Community of Coltishall

Some members of the Coltishall & Horstead pre school, seen here giving the thumbs-up. Happy to start the morning sessions in a warm friendly environment.

Chris Giblett Cares

Many thanks from CAST go to Chris Giblett of Chris Giblett Scaffolding for replacing tiles we could not reach on football changing rooms, thanks also go to Roger Webb Builders for cutting them to shape, where needed.

Sunday Litter Pick

Many thanks to the nine volunteers who helped spruce up the village today by picking several bags of litter. Thanks also go to Mr & Mrs Musson and a resident of Anchor Street who also contributed on route. We also acknowledge those who would normally have been at the event but sent apologies due to prior engagements or sickness.

Moreover the the parish council also realises that a lot of unsung residents do pick-up litter as and when seen, a big thank you.

Finally we would like to thank Broadland DC for the skip placement over this weekend.

A Big thank you from Coltishall Community Luncheon Club to Coltishall Primary School
Today Wednesday 15th December the Luncheon Club were entertained to a festive season choral service in the Church Rooms. The members were entertained with some wonderful music and song. Many, many thanks go to all who gave up their time to entertain the silver tops..

Royal British Legion Remembrance Day Parade 11th November

The services at the St John The Baptist Church, Horstead and Coltishall war memorials were well attended this year, many thanks to all parishioners and organisations involved. The Salvation Army Band on the Sunday service were excellent, it was also very moving to see the local primary school attend both services.
We were sorry that due their heavy and understandable service commitments we could not have a Royal Air Force presence this year. We will try again next year.

COLTISHALL AUTUMN TIDY UP ON 10 OCTOBER

Many thanks to Jill Blackburn, Hazel Bell, Wendy Sparrow, Gary Williams and Mike Warren for collecting 12 sacks of litter around the village. Generally it was household rubbish but wheel trims and dirty nappies were amongst items discarded. Thanks also to Robert Watson for purchasing the refreshments and Barbara Warren for serving them and last but not least Keith Childerhouse for organising the vests,gloves, picker sticks and sacks and Mike for disposal.

Devoted Royal British Legion Member

Charlie Smith Chairman of Coltishall and District Branch – 63 Years of Service and still going strong!
Lets here it for the Grass Cutting Services and Council workers

Have you noticed how smart the village greens, road verges and pathways look this year?

Perhaps we undervalue the important functions of the NCIS, Garden Garden and Council Services who beaver quietly away in the background.

We know they are paid for services but in our experience just going round the village and talking to the workers they all seem to be very helpful and keen to do just that bit more to make our village look good.

We at the Parish Council wish to acknowledge their efforts and would like to think that visitors and locals would just help a bit more by placing rubbish in the bins provided and located around the village.
The CVH&RG Charity (aka CAST) would like to thank Chris Hubbard for the wonderful floral displays provided for every T-Dance over the last year. The photo here shows sample of display for the April 2009 T-dance.