Woodton Parish CouncilWoodton Parish Council

Parish DocumentParish Document

GeographyGeography

• Woodton is situated in South Norfolk Woodton is situated in South Norfolk near to the Suffolk county line. The near to the Suffolk county line. The nearest towns are Bungay and nearest towns are Bungay and Harleston and the nearest city is Harleston and the nearest city is Norwich.Norwich.

Parish BoundaryParish Boundary

StatisticsStatistics

Population Population 472472

Households Households 194194

Area Area 885 hectares885 hectares

SNDC 2001 CensusSNDC 2001 Census

Village InformationVillage Information

Location of notice boards - opposite Location of notice boards - opposite the Village Storesthe Village Stores

• Location of grit bin – at the junction Location of grit bin – at the junction of Chapel Hill and Hempnall Roadof Chapel Hill and Hempnall Road

• Bin Day - WednesdayBin Day - Wednesday

• Location of dog waste bins - ?Location of dog waste bins - ?

• Post Box – by Woodton StoresPost Box – by Woodton Stores

Businesses based in Businesses based in WoodtonWoodtonKings Head – Public HouseKings Head – Public House

Woodton Village Stores Woodton Village Stores

Woodton Village HallWoodton Village Hall

Woodton CP SchoolWoodton CP School

W R Andrews and Sons – Vehicle repairW R Andrews and Sons – Vehicle repair

Poppy Cottage – Self Catering Holiday UnitPoppy Cottage – Self Catering Holiday Unit

Georges House – Workshop Georges House – Workshop

The Flat – Georges House – Self Catering Holiday UnitThe Flat – Georges House – Self Catering Holiday Unit

Beechbank – StorageBeechbank – Storage

H W Webb EngineersH W Webb Engineers

Key Amenities - Health Key Amenities - Health

Doctors’ SurgeriesDoctors’ Surgeries

The most local practices serving the area are:-The most local practices serving the area are:-

Bungay Medical Practice Bungay Medical Practice - 28 St John’s Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892055 - 28 St John’s Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892055Heathgate SurgeryHeathgate Surgery – The Street, Poringland, Norwch. Tel: 01508 494343 – The Street, Poringland, Norwch. Tel: 01508 494343Millgates SurgeryMillgates Surgery – Mill Road, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499333 – Mill Road, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499333

DentistsDentists

There are many practices in Beccles, Loddon and Long Stratton, but the more immediately located ones There are many practices in Beccles, Loddon and Long Stratton, but the more immediately located ones are:-are:-

BungayBungay – Mr R S Loomes, 11 Trinity Street, Bungay. Tel: 01986 893336 – Mr R S Loomes, 11 Trinity Street, Bungay. Tel: 01986 893336PoringlandPoringland – Poringland Dental Practice, The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 494599 – Poringland Dental Practice, The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 494599Long StrattonLong Stratton – Netherton Dental Practice, The Plain, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 532226 – Netherton Dental Practice, The Plain, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 532226

Leisure amenities in Leisure amenities in WoodtonWoodton

• List of social clubs as per Church List of social clubs as per Church LeafletLeaflet

• Location of recreation areasLocation of recreation areas

Key Amenities – Service Key Amenities – Service StationsStations

Petrol StationsPetrol Stations

The most local places to buy petrol/diesel are:-The most local places to buy petrol/diesel are:-

BungayBungay 1. Bungay Filling Station1. Bungay Filling Station, Hillside Road East, Bungay. This is the Shell Garage next to the , Hillside Road East, Bungay. This is the Shell Garage next to the Rainbow supermarket.Rainbow supermarket.

2. Charlish Garage, 2. Charlish Garage, St Johns Road, Bungay.St Johns Road, Bungay.

BrookeBrooke Brooke Garage, Brooke Garage, Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich.Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich.

Alternatively:-Alternatively:-Beccles – Beccles – BP garage on the A146 at the roundabout shortly before reaching BecclesBP garage on the A146 at the roundabout shortly before reaching BecclesMorrisons SupermarketMorrisons SupermarketTescos SupermarketTescos Supermarket

NorwichNorwich – there are filling stations both at Tescos, Harford Bridge, Norwich and next to Sainsbury’s – there are filling stations both at Tescos, Harford Bridge, Norwich and next to Sainsbury’s supermarket, Queens Road, Norwich – and many others.supermarket, Queens Road, Norwich – and many others.

Key Amenities - PetsKey Amenities - Pets

VetsVets

BungayBungay – Wherry Veterinary Group, Hillside Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892771 – Wherry Veterinary Group, Hillside Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892771PoringlandPoringland – Three Rivers Veterinary Group, 113 The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 492834. This – Three Rivers Veterinary Group, 113 The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 492834. This

practice also has premises in both Beccles and Loddon.practice also has premises in both Beccles and Loddon.

Pet StoresPet Stores

BungayBungay – Bungay Pet Stores, Market Place, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892563 – Bungay Pet Stores, Market Place, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892563

Key Amenities Stores and Key Amenities Stores and Post officesPost officesGeneral StoresGeneral Stores

WoodtonWoodton – Hempnall Road, Woodton. Tel: 01508 482405 – Hempnall Road, Woodton. Tel: 01508 482405Ditchingham Ditchingham – Ditchingham, Bungay – – Ditchingham, Bungay – Contaact details needed here.Contaact details needed here.Hempnall Hempnall – The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292– The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292

Post OfficesPost Offices

BungayBungay – 47 Earsham Street, Bungay. Tel: 01508 892100. Open 5 full days a week plus Saturday mornings. – 47 Earsham Street, Bungay. Tel: 01508 892100. Open 5 full days a week plus Saturday mornings. Collection PointCollection Point – for letters and parcels at back of this post office. Limited opening hours. – for letters and parcels at back of this post office. Limited opening hours.DitchinghamDitchingham – Hollow Hill, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892820 Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and – Hollow Hill, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892820 Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and

Saturday afternoons.Saturday afternoons.BrookeBrooke – Norwich Road, Booke, Norwich. Tel: 01508 550201. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm. Closed – Norwich Road, Booke, Norwich. Tel: 01508 550201. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm. Closed

Saturday afternoons.Saturday afternoons.HempnallHempnall – The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and – The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and

Saturday afternoons. Saturday afternoons. This needs checking.This needs checking.

Key Amenities - HallsKey Amenities - Halls

Village HallsVillage Halls

WoodtonWoodton – Hempnall Road, Woodton. Contact Jill Youngman (01508 482237) or Marjorie Codling (01508 – Hempnall Road, Woodton. Contact Jill Youngman (01508 482237) or Marjorie Codling (01508 483799)483799)

HempnallHempnall – – Need address and contact detailsNeed address and contact detailsHempnall Mill CentreHempnall Mill Centre – – Need address and contact detailsNeed address and contact details

Brooke Brooke – Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich. Contact ???? – Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich. Contact ???? Need Need

Key Amenities Key Amenities

Police StationPolice StationAs Woodton is situated in Norfolk, we of course come under the services of Norfolk Constabulary.As Woodton is situated in Norfolk, we of course come under the services of Norfolk Constabulary.

Non-emergency number is Non-emergency number is 0845 456 4567 0845 456 4567

Remember only to ring 999 if a crime is happening or someone is in immediate danger.Remember only to ring 999 if a crime is happening or someone is in immediate danger.

HospitalHospital

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS TrustNorfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust – Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich. Tel: 01603 286286 – Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich. Tel: 01603 286286James PagetJames Paget – Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth. Tel: 01493 452452 – Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth. Tel: 01493 452452All Hallows, DitchinghamAll Hallows, Ditchingham – Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892728/891660 – Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892728/891660Beccles & Districk War Memorial HospitalBeccles & Districk War Memorial Hospital – St Mary’s Road, Beccles. Tel: 01502 719800 – St Mary’s Road, Beccles. Tel: 01502 719800

Key AmenitiesKey Amenities

Recycling CentreRecycling Centre

Bergh Apton Bergh Apton – on Wellbeck Road, between Brooke and Bergh Apton.– on Wellbeck Road, between Brooke and Bergh Apton.HempnallHempnall – on B1527 between Hempnall and junction with A140. – on B1527 between Hempnall and junction with A140.

Both of these are open seven days a week, but the times of opening are shorter during the winter months. Both of these are open seven days a week, but the times of opening are shorter during the winter months.

Key Amenities – EducationKey Amenities – Education

Nursery and Pre-SchoolNursery and Pre-SchoolStepping Stones - Stepping Stones - Privately operated nursery situated on the site of Woodton Primary School. Privately operated nursery situated on the site of Woodton Primary School.

Woodton PlaygroupWoodton Playgroup – this operates during term time at the Woodton Village Hall for children aged 2 – 5 years – this operates during term time at the Woodton Village Hall for children aged 2 – 5 years old. This is Government funded for all 4 year olds and 3 year olds in the term following their 3old. This is Government funded for all 4 year olds and 3 year olds in the term following their 3 rdrd birthday. birthday. Contact: Hilary Todd – 01508 482239 or mobile 07891 915 140Contact: Hilary Todd – 01508 482239 or mobile 07891 915 140

All Hallows Day NurseryAll Hallows Day NurseryThis is privately run and ………..xxxxxxx This is privately run and ………..xxxxxxx More detail needed here plus contact details.More detail needed here plus contact details.

Willow Farm Nursery School – Hedenham – Privately operated nursery Willow Farm Nursery School – Hedenham – Privately operated nursery

PrimaryPrimaryWoodton County Primary SchoolWoodton County Primary School – This small school offers a caring and friendly environment for children – This small school offers a caring and friendly environment for children

aged from 5 – 11 with experienced staff and excellent teaching facilities. aged from 5 – 11 with experienced staff and excellent teaching facilities. Contact school secretary on 01508 482294 for more details.Contact school secretary on 01508 482294 for more details.Brooke VC CE Primary SchoolBrooke VC CE Primary School – This is a larger school offering a similar education for primary aged – This is a larger school offering a similar education for primary aged

children. Tel: 01508 550419children. Tel: 01508 550419Hempnall Primary SchoolHempnall Primary School – Just 3 miles from Woodton, this primary school also offers excellent primary – Just 3 miles from Woodton, this primary school also offers excellent primary

education. Tel: 01508 education. Tel: 01508 xxxxxxxxxxxx

Key Amenities – Secondary Key Amenities – Secondary SchoolsSchoolsSecondarySecondaryHobart School, LoddonHobart School, Loddon – Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norwich. Tel: 01508 520359. Most children from Woodton – Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norwich. Tel: 01508 520359. Most children from Woodton

and Bedingham, and particularly those who have attended Woodton Primary School, go on to Hobart and Bedingham, and particularly those who have attended Woodton Primary School, go on to Hobart School at the age of 11. This school has an excellent record both through its Ofsted reports and public School at the age of 11. This school has an excellent record both through its Ofsted reports and public examination results.examination results.

Long Stratton High SchoolLong Stratton High School – Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 530418. No sixth form. – Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 530418. No sixth form.

Bungay High SchoolBungay High School – Queen’s Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892140. Offers education for those aged 11 – 18. – Queen’s Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892140. Offers education for those aged 11 – 18.

Framingham Earl High SchoolFramingham Earl High School – Norwich Road, Framingham Earl, Norwich Tel: 01508 492547. No sixth – Norwich Road, Framingham Earl, Norwich Tel: 01508 492547. No sixth form.form.

Notre DameNotre Dame - Some children from the nearby villages go to Notre Dame Catholic VA High School, Surrey - Some children from the nearby villages go to Notre Dame Catholic VA High School, Surrey Street, Norwich. Tel: 01603 611431. Has excellent sixth form.Street, Norwich. Tel: 01603 611431. Has excellent sixth form.

Key Amenities - EducationKey Amenities - Education

CollegesColleges

It is worth noting that not all, but some of, the above Secondary Schools offer sixth form education after GCSE It is worth noting that not all, but some of, the above Secondary Schools offer sixth form education after GCSE examinations have been sat. The following facilities for further education are available in Norwich or examinations have been sat. The following facilities for further education are available in Norwich or nearby:-nearby:-

City CollegeCity College - Ipswich Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 773311 - Ipswich Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 773311

Hewett SchoolHewett School – Cecil Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 628181 – Cecil Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 628181

City of Norwich SchoolCity of Norwich School – Eaton Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 274000 – Eaton Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 274000

Wymondham CollegeWymondham College – Folly Road, Wymondham. Tel: 01953 602078. This is a state run school with an – Folly Road, Wymondham. Tel: 01953 602078. This is a state run school with an excellent sixth form. Education is free but there is a separate charge for those wishing to weekly board.excellent sixth form. Education is free but there is a separate charge for those wishing to weekly board.

Key Amenities - Key Amenities -

Citizens’ Advice BureauCitizens’ Advice Bureau

BungayBungay – 2 Chaucer Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 895827 – 2 Chaucer Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 895827Beccles Beccles - 1 Ballygate, Beccles. Tel: 01502 717715 - 1 Ballygate, Beccles. Tel: 01502 717715

Job CentreJob Centre

These are situated in:-These are situated in:-

Beccles Beccles - 1-5 Hungate Court, Beccles. Tel: 01502 404500 - 1-5 Hungate Court, Beccles. Tel: 01502 404500DissDiss – Church Street, Diss. Tel: 01379 614300 – Church Street, Diss. Tel: 01379 614300LowestoftLowestoft – Rushton House, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. Tel: 01502 504000 – Rushton House, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. Tel: 01502 504000NorwichNorwich – Kiln House, Pottergate, Norwich. Tel: 01603 248700 – Kiln House, Pottergate, Norwich. Tel: 01603 248700

Employment AgenciesEmployment Agencies

There are many of these situated in Norwich, Beccles, Diss and Lowestoft. The only one in There are many of these situated in Norwich, Beccles, Diss and Lowestoft. The only one in BungayBungay is:- is:-

Ryburn Consultants LtdRyburn Consultants Ltd – Woodside, Flixton, Bungay. Tel: 01986 896334 – Woodside, Flixton, Bungay. Tel: 01986 896334

Banks and CashpointsBanks and Cashpoints

Banks & Cash PointsBanks & Cash Points

The following banks are situated in The following banks are situated in BungayBungay. All have cash point facilities outside their premises:-. All have cash point facilities outside their premises:-

BarclaysBarclays – Broad Street – Broad StreetLloyds TSBLloyds TSB – Market Place – Market PlaceNatWestNatWest – Market Place – Market Place

Norwich & Peterborough Building SocietyNorwich & Peterborough Building Society – this is also situated at Market Place, Bungay. – this is also situated at Market Place, Bungay.

Other Banks in the Area:-Other Banks in the Area:-BecclesBeccles – branches of Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds TSB and NatWest can be found in Beccles. – branches of Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds TSB and NatWest can be found in Beccles.LoddonLoddon – there is also a branch of Barclays at Church Plain, Loddon. – there is also a branch of Barclays at Church Plain, Loddon.

Leisure amenities in Leisure amenities in surrounding areasurrounding area

• LibrariesLibraries

• Local towns / market daysLocal towns / market days

• Leisure centresLeisure centres

• Parks / recreation areas Parks / recreation areas

The Hempnall Group of The Hempnall Group of ParishesParishes

All Saints’ Church, Woodton All Saints’ Church, Woodton St Andrew’s Church, BedinghamSt Andrew’s Church, Bedingham

Our churches are always open to welcome you into a place of quiet and peace for Our churches are always open to welcome you into a place of quiet and peace for stillness and prayer.stillness and prayer.

As well as offering regular services, we are pleased to be here for baptisms, weddings As well as offering regular services, we are pleased to be here for baptisms, weddings and funerals, and in any way that may be of help to you.and funerals, and in any way that may be of help to you.

To find out more about what goes on Sundays and during the week, do visit our websites. To find out more about what goes on Sundays and during the week, do visit our websites. The addresses are below. Discover too the fine heritage of our medieval parish The addresses are below. Discover too the fine heritage of our medieval parish churches. You’ll find round towers, beautiful stained glass, carved fonts, painted churches. You’ll find round towers, beautiful stained glass, carved fonts, painted screens and many other features of architectural and historic interest.screens and many other features of architectural and historic interest.

Our parish magazine Our parish magazine Outlook Outlook will be delivered free to your home 10 times a year.will be delivered free to your home 10 times a year.

Team RectorTeam Rector: Revd Michael Kingston, The Rectory, Hempnall: Revd Michael Kingston, The Rectory, HempnallTel: Tel: 01508 498 15701508 498 157

E-mail: E-mail:

Team VicarTeam Vicar: Revd Liz Billett, The Flat, George’s House, The Street, Woodton: Revd Liz Billett, The Flat, George’s House, The Street, WoodtonTel: Tel: 01508 482 36601508 482 366

Woodton Methodist ChapelWoodton Methodist Chapel

In Woodton Methodist Chapel services are held every Sunday morning at In Woodton Methodist Chapel services are held every Sunday morning at 11am 11am in a warm in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join us. and friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Junior Church Junior Church meets every Sunday: the children come into Chapel for the first ten meets every Sunday: the children come into Chapel for the first ten minutes, and then return at the end and show everyone what they have been doing.minutes, and then return at the end and show everyone what they have been doing.

Woodton Chapel is part of the Waveney Valley Ecumenical Partnership. Revd David Woodton Chapel is part of the Waveney Valley Ecumenical Partnership. Revd David Gibson is the Superintendent Minister; He is assisted by Revd Ruth Browning of the Gibson is the Superintendent Minister; He is assisted by Revd Ruth Browning of the United Reformed Church. There are a few social occasions, including Coffee United Reformed Church. There are a few social occasions, including Coffee Mornings, twice a year, which are well supported. Do come along and see for Mornings, twice a year, which are well supported. Do come along and see for yourself.yourself.

Minister:Minister: Rev’d David Gibson (Superintendent) Rev’d David Gibson (Superintendent) Telephone No:Telephone No: 01986 896501 01986 896501 Minister's address: Minister's address: The Manse, 13 Rose Hall Gardens, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BJ The Manse, 13 Rose Hall Gardens, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BJ Website:Website:

Woodton United CharitiesWoodton United Charities

Parish CouncilParish Council

• Names and BiosNames and Bios

District CouncilDistrict Council

Woodton is in South Norfolk and is Woodton is in South Norfolk and is served by South Norfolk District Council served by South Norfolk District Council based in Long Stratton. They can be based in Long Stratton. They can be contacted on 01508 533633 and many contacted on 01508 533633 and many of there services are available on line of there services are available on line at at www.south-norfolk.gov.ukwww.south-norfolk.gov.uk. Our . Our

elected member is elected member is

Councillor Michael Windridge.Councillor Michael Windridge.

Details of County CouncilDetails of County Council

• At a county level, we are looked after At a county level, we are looked after by Norfolk County Council. They can by Norfolk County Council. They can be contacted on 0344 8008020 and be contacted on 0344 8008020 and are on line at are on line at www.norfolk.gov.ukwww.norfolk.gov.uk..

• Our elected Member is Our elected Member is

Councillor Adrian Gunson.Councillor Adrian Gunson.

MPMP

• Richard Bacon MP was first elected as Richard Bacon MP was first elected as Member of Parliament for South Norfolk in Member of Parliament for South Norfolk in 2001. Since then he has been an active 2001. Since then he has been an active constituency MP and has twice been re-constituency MP and has twice been re-elected to represent the South Norfolk elected to represent the South Norfolk constituency, each time with an increased constituency, each time with an increased majority.majority.

Other Things We Might Include:-Other Things We Might Include:-Bus service that comes to WoodtonBus service that comes to WoodtonLibrary – where and how oftenLibrary – where and how oftenFish Van – visits village and when etc.Fish Van – visits village and when etc.Pubs – in Woodton, Brooke, Ditchingham, Pubs – in Woodton, Brooke, Ditchingham,

Hempnall, and the Dove this side of Hempnall, and the Dove this side of PoringlandPoringland