Spooner Row Message Board

Julian Halls

I have once AGAIN told County they need to get their act together and work out that Staion road in the Town of Wymondham is NOT Station road Spooner row I got a snotty reply from them last time for daring to tell them this mistake and was told it was their street scene officers fault Guinness bottle should...

julian Halls

Where are our local wildlife heroes? Do you know of someone (or a group, school, parish council or business) who is working to make a difference for wildlife, and inspiring others in their community to get involved? Now is your chance to nominate them for a 2018 Norfolk Community Biodiversity Aw...

Lyn Rout

Spooner Row, Suton and WattlefieldVillage Hall Associationinvites you to aQUIZ AND CHIPS EVENINGSaturday 3rd March£7.50 each (includes cod and chips)at Village HallMax of 4 per teamBring your own nibbles and drinksRAFFLE Book now! Lyn Rout 01953 605450

Anonymous

Having lived in the village for over 35 years it's sad that people no longer have the time of day to stop and chat. Most of the elderly generation have gone from the village and they had the spirit a village needs.But having said this it has taken the current weather conditions for the community spirit to...

Webstation

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Anonymous

Who, being of sound mind and body, parks their car car at a blind junction, especially in these awkward weather conditions? I have just witnessed a VERY near miss opposite the Pub, where the owner of a small grey snow covered car has parked as near as possible to their front gate; thus blocking the last p...

Anonymous

The site is going down the pan. As a previous poster said instead of reporting local information it is now becomming a mouthpiece for one political party. Time for an investagation into what is happening here. I see that the Village Hall is mentioned as a link on the site. I hope that the great Village Ha...

julian Halls

Today Wymondham Town Council , the Council to whom you pay your precept, blocked a discussion on the disgraceful position adopted where they voted to relocate several items of play equipment at a cost of 60K having been installed only last year at a cost of 75K at last month's Council meeting, on the gr...

Anonymous

I have requested a transcript of todays meeting from South Norfolk Council in order to understand fully the part that each Conservative councillor played in todays meeting. So much for local democracy. This shows all the signs of following a similar path to that of the Kings Meadow play ground fia...

Lyn Rout

I am fed up of people ranting on here under the cloak of anonymity. if you feel passionate about a subject, why not be bold enough to put your name to your entry. I have spent several years on the Village Hall Committee and know how difficult it is to get local community support from the villagers. It con...

Robert Foster

We will have stop go boards towards the junction of Station Road and School Lane for 4 days this week. This is to install a short run of pathway and rekerb from the Village Hall to just past the new development at Cantley Villa's. These works have been funded by the developer Orchard Homes.

Lyn Rout

It's that time of year again!This popular event is usually a sell-out......so book your tickets soon.CURRY AND BAND NIGHT Saturday 3rd February 2018Doors open at 7pm. Food at 8pmLocal Band : BAZOOKA JOELicenced BarTickets £15 ppCall or text Lindsey on 07775 331112Over 18's Only

julian halls

On account of the wind last night it wouls appear that the power pole near the river and railway has partially been blown over in the corner of the field and remains sort of upright on account of some leylandii trees accidentally propping it up . We obviously still have power but this is near and connects...

Webstation

Did you know that the Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall Newsletter is 18 years old this month? Previous copies of newsletters dating back to January 2000 can be found on this website at http://www.spoonerrow.f2s.com/newsletters.htm The latest newsletter has kindly been deli...

julian Halls

Found on spooner row playing field this morning ( 27th ) near the dog poo bin Contact number of the fob was a local garage who I have rung but David says it could be anyone of 300 cars If you think this is yours ring me please 600720

julian Halls

Daer All I have not been formally notified of this closure but today closure for flooding works on the section of Suton lane where it meets Suton street and is always flooding has today taken place and will be in place for 4 weeks I will try and track down contact details of contractor for any issues Plea...

Anonymous

Since the ditch was filled in at the site, there has been a build up of field drainage there. The men doing the work were warned of potential problems but chose to ignore these warnings. The road has been flooded by the chicane for several days and when it freezes at night it is precarious to say the least....

julian halls

This planning application will be going before the Planning committee on the 13th Sep with the recommendation from Chris Raine the Planning officer that it be reduced to 8 houses and subject to flooding investigation work, AND that is be APPROVED This despite numerous and quite eloquent objection...

Robert Foster

Hello all NCC Highways were out yesterday to check this problem. The drain was jetted but it appears to be blocked due to root damage. A job has been booked for a gang to attend and dig out.

Les Mitchell

Lost on Christmas Day (child’s Christmas present) white, hand sized drone last seen Queens Street area. Any news please contact me 07769254956. Many Thanks

Anonymous

Read the article below for some free Christmas comedy... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42423047

Anonymous

A"for sale" board was gone up this morning at 2 Cantley Villas. The side garden plot of 0.15 of an acre is to be sold at auction and is marketed as a building plot with its existing planning permission. Guide price £120k-£140k + fees. Details can be found on the following link. https://www.auction...

julian Halls

Dear All If you have anything that you wish the Rangers to do, please contact them directly. Many thanks Julian Halls From: Ketteringham Depot [mailto:ketteringhamdepot@norfolk.gov.uk] Sent: 07 December 2017 11:25 To: Office | Wymondham Town Council <Office@wymondhamtc.co.uk>...

Anonymous

https://info.south-norfolk.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=P0DKXJOQI1E00

Anonymous

I have received a letter today addressed to the Occupier from South Norfolk Council regarding "making the most of your superfast broadband". They think we live in a superfast broadband area and are providing a public consultation to help us make the most of the opportunities it offers. The on-lin...

Anonymous

https://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Wevsite%20Declaration%20of%20results-%20.pdf

Anonymous

For the past week there has been yet another water leak on Bunwell road. I have waited this long to post this as the last time I reported a leak to the men working on site, I was told it had nothing to do with me, and they carried on filling in the ditch. Not very helpful to say the least! I am at a loss to guess wha...

julian Halls

Adam Osbourne , one of our Ward councillors has resigned with immediate effect It has to be said that he has hardly been active in the ward but is a very busy man with a challenging home life on account of a disabled son who is now moving to Norwich I have put steps into place to call for a by election which mus...

Anonymous

It is astonishing that a local resident has been refused planning permission to build one detached property in line with existing properties on Top Common. I don't live on Top Common, but there have been letters of support from other residents on that road who welcome this one development. Why is it t...

Lyn Rout

We have a few places left for the above courses Thursday 16th November 9-11 am Wednesday 22nd November 1- 3pm Saturday 25th November 9- 11 am Please allow the full 2 hours. Booking essential. call me on: 01953 605450

Anonymous

Spooner Row Church (first service held in December 1842) invites you to share in the 175th anniversary celebrations : Wednesday 15th November 7pm - Canon Roy Tricker will give a talk on the history of the church, previously Wattlefield Chapel Friday 17th November 7pm - A special concert to mark t...

Stephen Ward

I have just been informed that the Flying Scotsman is coming through Spooner Row at 1435 this afternoon, Saturday 11th November. It is in Norwich at the moment so will be heading South to London via Cambridge.

Anonymous

The new houses in Spooner Row are listed for sale. May I remind all those thinking about purchasing these properties of a number of facts. Those houses situated on (Bunwell Road) should note that this road is a designated HGV route. Those houses built off Station Road should also note that Station Roa...

Anonymous

In a recent copy of Computeractive there was an article about poor rural broadband. Sound familiar? Well a new company is looking for customers to provide a faster broadband signal than we are getting at the moment. Their website is www.gigaclear.com they need to people to sign up to make it worthwhi...

Martyn Lemon

Great News..........our defibrillator will be in place and working by the end of this week. There will be an opportunity for all local residents to 'drop-in' and see the defibrillator, find out more about it and how it works. These sessions will be held on Wednesday 8th November, inside the village h...

Mal Andrews

Small black and white spaniel found wandering around Spooner Row this evening with no collar. She's at home with me this evening and I'll taker to Chapelfield Vets in Wymondham first thing tomorrow morning. She's very friendly and well fed but a little bit grubby, possibly from wandering around I gu...

julian Halls

Just missed bin collection which never comes this early ( normally 1300) Be warned No explanation on the web but I suspect numerous traffic diversions and road closures might be responsible

Jon & Jen

Here's a strange request, does anybody have or know of a quince bush with fruit on that we could have to make jelly?

Robert Foster

Can Wisp users in the village that have been experiencing recent problems with poor speeds please run the odd speed test over the next 3 days. Certain changes were made yesterday at 4pm and I would be interested to learn of what users are now getting.

Anonymous

It would be nice if the new residents could follow the rules of the road within the village. Today I had to sharply break for a black Mercedes for a new resident on the Bunwell estate.q

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	road closure (Preview) I have once AGAIN told County they need to get their act together and work out that Staion road in the Town of Wymondham is NOT Station road Spooner row I got a snotty reply from them last time for daring to tell them this mistake and was told it was their street scene officers fault Guinness bottle should...	Julian Halls	2	613	Mar 6, 2018 by Anonymous
	Biodiversity awards (Preview) Where are our local wildlife heroes? Do you know of someone (or a group, school, parish council or business) who is working to make a difference for wildlife, and inspiring others in their community to get involved? Now is your chance to nominate them for a 2018 Norfolk Community Biodiversity Aw...	julian Halls	1	646	Mar 5, 2018 by Anonymous
	Quiz and Chips (Preview) Spooner Row, Suton and WattlefieldVillage Hall Associationinvites you to aQUIZ AND CHIPS EVENINGSaturday 3rd March£7.50 each (includes cod and chips)at Village HallMax of 4 per teamBring your own nibbles and drinksRAFFLE Book now! Lyn Rout 01953 605450	Lyn Rout	3	642	Mar 3, 2018 by Anonymous
	Community spirit (Preview) Having lived in the village for over 35 years it's sad that people no longer have the time of day to stop and chat. Most of the elderly generation have gone from the village and they had the spirit a village needs.But having said this it has taken the current weather conditions for the community spirit to...	Anonymous	1	604	Mar 3, 2018 by julian Halls
	Advertising (Preview) Please note that this message board does not accept advertising.	Webstation	2	1073	Mar 2, 2018 by Webstation
	Idiotic ! (Preview) Who, being of sound mind and body, parks their car car at a blind junction, especially in these awkward weather conditions? I have just witnessed a VERY near miss opposite the Pub, where the owner of a small grey snow covered car has parked as near as possible to their front gate; thus blocking the last p...	Anonymous	1	525	Mar 2, 2018 by Julian Halls
	Whats wrong with the Spooner Row Website (Preview) The site is going down the pan. As a previous poster said instead of reporting local information it is now becomming a mouthpiece for one political party. Time for an investagation into what is happening here. I see that the Village Hall is mentioned as a link on the site. I hope that the great Village Ha...	Anonymous	39	5274	Mar 1, 2018 by Webstation
	Kings head meadow play area (Preview) Today Wymondham Town Council , the Council to whom you pay your precept, blocked a discussion on the disgraceful position adopted where they voted to relocate several items of play equipment at a cost of 60K having been installed only last year at a cost of 75K at last month's Council meeting, on the gr...	julian Halls	32	3754	Feb 27, 2018 by Julian Halls
	So Conservatives voted down the proposal for our new Community Council! (Preview) I have requested a transcript of todays meeting from South Norfolk Council in order to understand fully the part that each Conservative councillor played in todays meeting. So much for local democracy. This shows all the signs of following a similar path to that of the Kings Meadow play ground fia...	Anonymous	27	2993	Feb 26, 2018 by Anonymous
	Speak up and be counted ! (Preview) I am fed up of people ranting on here under the cloak of anonymity. if you feel passionate about a subject, why not be bold enough to put your name to your entry. I have spent several years on the Village Hall Committee and know how difficult it is to get local community support from the villagers. It con...	Lyn Rout	12	1442	Feb 26, 2018 by Anonymous
	Station Road - Stop Go Boards (Preview) We will have stop go boards towards the junction of Station Road and School Lane for 4 days this week. This is to install a short run of pathway and rekerb from the Village Hall to just past the new development at Cantley Villa's. These works have been funded by the developer Orchard Homes.	Robert Foster	3	1211	Feb 18, 2018 by Anonymous
	Curry and Band Night (Preview) It's that time of year again!This popular event is usually a sell-out......so book your tickets soon.CURRY AND BAND NIGHT Saturday 3rd February 2018Doors open at 7pm. Food at 8pmLocal Band : BAZOOKA JOELicenced BarTickets £15 ppCall or text Lindsey on 07775 331112Over 18's Only	Lyn Rout	1	444	Jan 27, 2018 by julian halls
	Precarious power pole (Preview) On account of the wind last night it wouls appear that the power pole near the river and railway has partially been blown over in the corner of the field and remains sort of upright on account of some leylandii trees accidentally propping it up . We obviously still have power but this is near and connects...	julian halls	5	901	Jan 22, 2018 by Anonymous
	The Village Hall Newsletter - 18 years old (Preview) Did you know that the Spooner Row, Suton & Wattlefield Village Hall Newsletter is 18 years old this month? Previous copies of newsletters dating back to January 2000 can be found on this website at http://www.spoonerrow.f2s.com/newsletters.htm The latest newsletter has kindly been deli...	Webstation	2	563	Jan 21, 2018 by a.k.a.PP
	LOST key for Ford (Preview) Found on spooner row playing field this morning ( 27th ) near the dog poo bin Contact number of the fob was a local garage who I have rung but David says it could be anyone of 300 cars If you think this is yours ring me please 600720	julian Halls	1	572	Jan 17, 2018 by julian Halls
	road closure of back road to Wymondham Suton lane (Preview) Daer All I have not been formally notified of this closure but today closure for flooding works on the section of Suton lane where it meets Suton street and is always flooding has today taken place and will be in place for 4 weeks I will try and track down contact details of contractor for any issues Plea...	julian Halls	2	616	Jan 16, 2018 by Anonymous
	Road flooding by new development on Bunwell rd (Preview) Since the ditch was filled in at the site, there has been a build up of field drainage there. The men doing the work were warned of potential problems but chose to ignore these warnings. The road has been flooded by the chicane for several days and when it freezes at night it is precarious to say the least....	Anonymous	11	1440	Jan 13, 2018 by Anonymous
	planning application 2017/1321 9 new houses on station road next to Queensland (Preview) This planning application will be going before the Planning committee on the 13th Sep with the recommendation from Chris Raine the Planning officer that it be reduced to 8 houses and subject to flooding investigation work, AND that is be APPROVED This despite numerous and quite eloquent objection...	julian halls	11	1665	Jan 12, 2018 by Anonymous
	Flooding - Guilers Lane (Preview) Hello all NCC Highways were out yesterday to check this problem. The drain was jetted but it appears to be blocked due to root damage. A job has been booked for a gang to attend and dig out.	Robert Foster	2	426	Jan 5, 2018 by Anonymous
	Lost Drone (Preview) Lost on Christmas Day (child’s Christmas present) white, hand sized drone last seen Queens Street area. Any news please contact me 07769254956. Many Thanks	Les Mitchell	0	713	Dec 27, 2017 by Les Mitchell
	Christmas Entertainment (Preview) Read the article below for some free Christmas comedy... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42423047	Anonymous	2	517	Dec 25, 2017 by Anonymous
	Sale board goes up at 2 Cantley Villas (Preview) A"for sale" board was gone up this morning at 2 Cantley Villas. The side garden plot of 0.15 of an acre is to be sold at auction and is marketed as a building plot with its existing planning permission. Guide price £120k-£140k + fees. Details can be found on the following link. https://www.auction...	Anonymous	4	1279	Dec 19, 2017 by Anonymous
	Highway defects and ranger request for information (Preview) Dear All If you have anything that you wish the Rangers to do, please contact them directly. Many thanks Julian Halls From: Ketteringham Depot [mailto:ketteringhamdepot@norfolk.gov.uk] Sent: 07 December 2017 11:25 To: Office \| Wymondham Town Council <Office@wymondhamtc.co.uk>...	julian Halls	8	1343	Dec 11, 2017 by Robert Foster
	2 Cantley Villas Station Rd, Planning Applc. Ref. 2017/2763 Discharge of Conditions 3 (Preview) https://info.south-norfolk.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=P0DKXJOQI1E00	Anonymous	1	758	Dec 11, 2017 by Anonymous
	Superfast Broadband (Preview) I have received a letter today addressed to the Occupier from South Norfolk Council regarding "making the most of your superfast broadband". They think we live in a superfast broadband area and are providing a public consultation to help us make the most of the opportunities it offers. The on-lin...	Anonymous	16	2348	Dec 8, 2017 by Anonymous
	Elextion Results (Preview) https://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Wevsite%20Declaration%20of%20results-%20.pdf	Anonymous	1	688	Dec 8, 2017 by Anonymous
	Water leak at new development (Preview) For the past week there has been yet another water leak on Bunwell road. I have waited this long to post this as the last time I reported a leak to the men working on site, I was told it had nothing to do with me, and they carried on filling in the ditch. Not very helpful to say the least! I am at a loss to guess wha...	Anonymous	4	831	Dec 6, 2017 by Anonymous
	resignation of ward Councillor (Preview) Adam Osbourne , one of our Ward councillors has resigned with immediate effect It has to be said that he has hardly been active in the ward but is a very busy man with a challenging home life on account of a disabled son who is now moving to Norwich I have put steps into place to call for a by election which mus...	julian Halls	22	2867	Dec 1, 2017 by julian Halls
	Planning Ref.2017/0249 \| Proposed single dwelling \| Land To The West Of Top Common Spooner Row Norfolk (Preview) It is astonishing that a local resident has been refused planning permission to build one detached property in line with existing properties on Top Common. I don't live on Top Common, but there have been letters of support from other residents on that road who welcome this one development. Why is it t...	Anonymous	27	2672	Nov 23, 2017 by Anonymous
	Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills (Preview) We have a few places left for the above courses Thursday 16th November 9-11 am Wednesday 22nd November 1- 3pm Saturday 25th November 9- 11 am Please allow the full 2 hours. Booking essential. call me on: 01953 605450	Lyn Rout	3	798	Nov 22, 2017 by Lyn Rout
	SPOONER ROW CHURCH 175th anniversary celebrations (Preview) Spooner Row Church (first service held in December 1842) invites you to share in the 175th anniversary celebrations : Wednesday 15th November 7pm - Canon Roy Tricker will give a talk on the history of the church, previously Wattlefield Chapel Friday 17th November 7pm - A special concert to mark t...	Anonymous	1	636	Nov 22, 2017 by Jan
	Flying Scotsman (Preview) I have just been informed that the Flying Scotsman is coming through Spooner Row at 1435 this afternoon, Saturday 11th November. It is in Norwich at the moment so will be heading South to London via Cambridge.	Stephen Ward	3	869	Nov 12, 2017 by Anonymous
	New houses (Preview) The new houses in Spooner Row are listed for sale. May I remind all those thinking about purchasing these properties of a number of facts. Those houses situated on (Bunwell Road) should note that this road is a designated HGV route. Those houses built off Station Road should also note that Station Roa...	Anonymous	9	1865	Nov 11, 2017 by Anonymous
	A New Chance Of A Decent Broadband Signal (Preview) In a recent copy of Computeractive there was an article about poor rural broadband. Sound familiar? Well a new company is looking for customers to provide a faster broadband signal than we are getting at the moment. Their website is www.gigaclear.com they need to people to sign up to make it worthwhi...	Anonymous	1	721	Nov 9, 2017 by Robert Foster
	Great News...... Our defibrillator is here! (Preview) Great News..........our defibrillator will be in place and working by the end of this week. There will be an opportunity for all local residents to 'drop-in' and see the defibrillator, find out more about it and how it works. These sessions will be held on Wednesday 8th November, inside the village h...	Martyn Lemon	3	781	Nov 7, 2017 by Stephen Ward
	Lost Dog (Preview) Small black and white spaniel found wandering around Spooner Row this evening with no collar. She's at home with me this evening and I'll taker to Chapelfield Vets in Wymondham first thing tomorrow morning. She's very friendly and well fed but a little bit grubby, possibly from wandering around I gu...	Mal Andrews	1	664	Nov 4, 2017 by Anonymous
	bin collection (Preview) Just missed bin collection which never comes this early ( normally 1300) Be warned No explanation on the web but I suspect numerous traffic diversions and road closures might be responsible	julian Halls	4	1183	Oct 30, 2017 by Anonymous
	Quinces needed (Preview) Here's a strange request, does anybody have or know of a quince bush with fruit on that we could have to make jelly?	Jon & Jen	0	548	Oct 28, 2017 by Jon & Jen
	Wisp Broadband (Intouch Systems) (Preview) Can Wisp users in the village that have been experiencing recent problems with poor speeds please run the odd speed test over the next 3 days. Certain changes were made yesterday at 4pm and I would be interested to learn of what users are now getting.	Robert Foster	9	2162	Oct 27, 2017 by Robert Foster
	Courtesy (Preview) It would be nice if the new residents could follow the rules of the road within the village. Today I had to sharply break for a black Mercedes for a new resident on the Bunwell estate.q	Anonymous	16	1961	Oct 11, 2017 by Anonymous
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