news archive
3 February 2012
Appeal update
The wind farm public inquiry gets into full swing.
Day four of the appeal into the Jack’s Lane and Chiplow wind farms saw three Stanhoe residents addressing the public inquiry.
Parish council chairman Terry Austin and Roger Hargreaves told how they disliked the prospect of seeing turbines across the fields beyond Barwick. Charles Butcher spoke in favour of both projects.
photo: Charles Butcher
Planning inspector Robert Mellor (seated), with (left) lawyers for wind farm developers E.ON and RES, and (right) the counsel for the borough council and opposition groups ATAC and CAPE. On the right is Terry Austin, representing Stanhoe parish council
Inspector Robert Mellor, who is chairing the inquiry, devoted Friday morning to comments from members of the public. On the seats reserved for the public were several dozen people — none of them apparently in favour of either of the projects.
Before the Stanhoe residents spoke, veteran anti-wind campaigner Reg Thompson of Syderstone gave a detailed presentation. He explained how he believes the photomontages used to show how the turbines would look are misleading, and about the number of people who use the rights of way near Chiplow and Jack’s Lane.
The rest of the four-week marathon will be spent sifting evidence from expert witnesses called by barristers representing developers E.ON and RES, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, and protest groups ATAC and CAPE. The inspector will also visit viewpoints including Barmer church, Bloodgate hillfort at South Creake, Houghton Hall, and private houses.
The inquiry is taking place at Lynnsport, King’s Lynn. Sitting from Tuesdays to Fridays, it is scheduled to finish around 22–24 February and the Inspector’s decision is expected by April.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 3 February 2012
3 February 2012
Left, right, left...
Osteopath advises the WI on healthy movement.
“You must do something active every day,” Stanhoe and Barwick WI members were told by Cameron Reid, an osteopath, at their February meeting.
Osteopathy, introduced into Britain in 1911, stimulates the ability of the body to self heal, and reduces pain by maintaining mobility. It is very much about muscle manipulation rather than bone manipulation.
A short discussion on how to walk had us thinking about our habits, and vowing to be more active at all times of day.
The competition for a “Get Well” card produced a tableful of very professional entries.
We finished the meeting with two very funny stories, and went home in a happy mood.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 3 February 2012
25 January 2012
Grab a mug!
Anyone under 16 will get a free Stanhoe Jubilee mug – as long as you apply soon.
Stanhoe’s plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee include a free commemorative mug for anyone who lives in the village and is under 16 on 4 June 2012.
The design of the Jubilee mug is still to be fixed, but it will be “personalised” for Stanhoe. The mugs will be distributed at our Jubilee celebrations on 4 June, where people who aren’t eligible for a free mug will also have the chance to buy one.
To qualify for a free mug send your name, age and address to Jubilee committee chair no later than 29 February. You can click on the link to email John, or write to him at: Michaelmas, Cross Lane, Stanhoe.
Because the mugs have to be ordered well in advance, anyone who has not let John know will not be eligible — so do it now!
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 25 January 2012
24 January 2012
Dog alert
Farmer asks residents to watch out after sheep is attacked.
A sheep on the field between Church Lane and Docking Road was bitten by a dog recently.
Back on 3 January, a ewe belonging to of Lugden Hill Farm, Docking, needed veterinary attention after being attacked. The person who reported the incident said that two small brown dogs may have been involved.
“The ewe seems fine now and is back with the flock,” Mrs Robinson said yesterday. “They will be back on the Church meadow with their lambs late April or early May.”
“Meanwhile the rams are remaining on Chapel Field and there are, of course, other sheep in the area,” she added.
“Thanks to all the dog walkers and others who keep their eyes open.”
The last dog attack we reported was in May 2010.
If you see a problem with sheep in Church Meadow or Chapel Field, phone Judy Robinson on 518088.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 24 January 2012
22 January 2012
Remembering Joan
A thank-you from Joan Foskett’s daughter Jane Stevens.
Jane writes:
“The family of Joan Foskett would like to thank all those who sent cards and letters following their recent bereavement. The tributes and kind wishes have been much appreciated by us all.”
Links
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 22 January 2012
21 January 2012
Depp at Duck?
Johnny Depp has been spotted in Stanhoe’s pub, so rumour has it.
Unfortunately it’s not so.
“I suppose you could say I refused to deny that Johnny Depp’s been in here,” said Will Chandler, manager of the Duck. “Seriously though, I’ve certainly heard the rumour, but it’s not true.”
“I’m sure we’ll get him soon, though,” Will added.
The 48-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star has recently been seen in and around Burnham Market. Early in the new year it was reported that he had bought the 13-bedroom Burnham Westgate Hall, previously owned by Conservative peer Baroness Rawlings.
Links:
Johnny Depp buys Burnham Westgate Hall: stories from the Sun and the EDP.
Details of Burnham Westgate Hall from the Daily Telegraph.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 21 January 2012
21 January 2012
Saints Alive
The February issue of Saints Alive is here.
The latest issue of Stanhoe’s fine printed village newsletter, Saints Alive, is now being distributed.
Click here to read the web version of Saints Alive.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 21 January 2012
17 January 2012
PC minutes
Minutes of the 10 November Parish Council meeting.
Click here to read the minutes of the
last-but-one Parish Council meeting
Highlights
- Bad behaviour in Hunstanton
- Reading Room progress
- “No” to amalgamation of Stanhoe and Barwick
- Scrapyard may be cleared
- Diamond Jubilee plans
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 17 January 2012
13 January 2012
Wind page
Full details of the wind farm public inquiry now on the council website.
The borough council has created a dedicated web page (see right) for the public inquiry that will decide on the planning appeal for the Chiplow and Jack’s Lane wind farms.
The page has links to the latest version of the timetable for the inquiry, which starts on 31 January and will run for around four weeks.
There are also links to the “Proofs of Evidence” to be presented by the various parties to the appeal.
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 13 January 2012
12 January 2012
Spring Spritz
Wine tasting event on 10 March.
photo: cliff1066™
Take your tasting
seriously or just
come along for a
bit of fun – either
way, don’t miss
the Spring Spritz
With colder weather forecast for the next few days, now is the time to put Stanhoe’s Spring Spritz wine tasting in your diary.
Organised by the Friends of the Reading Room, the event will take place on Saturday 10 March at 7:30 pm in the Reading Room.
The tasting will be led by Brian Sullivan of Norfolk wine merchant HarperWells. Brian will introduce around seven wines, and there will also be a buffet supper.
“We’ll be raising a little money for the Reading Room improvement project, but most importantly it will be a chance to do something different in Stanhoe,” said Nic Hopkins and Kate Jewell, the guiding spirits behind the event.
“So please come along to have fun, see friends and meet new folk.”
Watch this space for ticket prices and booking information.
Links
Brian Sullivan discusses one of his favourite wines:
Posted by: Charles
Posted on: 12 January 2012