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Inspirational Day -  Today is National Inspire Day - a day when the London 2012 Inspire Mark project award winners will be celebrated. This includes our village. You can read a Press Release about this by clicking here. As part of the celebrations in Norwich there will be a collection of short animations from the Hethersett cluster of primary schools that explore London as a host city in 1908, 1948 and 2012 will be shown on the big screen at Chapelfield Plain. Read the story from the Eastern Daily Press Newspaper by clicking here.

Feature on the RiNG - The Rheumatoid in Norfolk Group (The RiNG) have been featured in the Eastern Daily Press Newspaper. The group meets regularly in Hethersett Village Hall. To read the feature click here

Football Club Funday - Hethersett Athletic Football Club will be holding its annual youth teams' funday at Hethersett Junior School on Saturday June 9th. The day will include the presentation of trophies to all the club's youth sides and they will also show their footballing expertise in small sided games. There will be plenty of other attractions as well. Members of the public are most welcome to attend the event.

Death of well Known Local Businessman - We have been hugely saddened to learn of the passing of Hethersett businessman Nick Fulcher who ran an internationally renowned coach trimming business from premises in New Road. This web site has featured Nick on a number of occasions and he was a huge supporter of village events and sport as well as being a very skilful professional. He will be greatly missed for his lively outlook on life and his humour. An appreciation of Nick's life appeared in the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury and you can view a cutting of this by clicking here.

Hawks Are Simply Champion - Hethersett Hawks/Swinton & Co had a lot to celebrate in the Norfolk finals held at their track. Not only was the track in perfect condition and produced some excellent, fast and competitive racing but also the club had the top three on the podium in the Norfolk Senior Championship and they can be proud that they are all home-grown riders. To read the story from the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury click here.

Talk By The Yard - The Norwich Yards will be the subject of an illustrated talk by Frances and Michael Holmes in Hethersett Library on May 24^th at 7 p.m. It will be a return visit from the Norwich duo who previously gave a talk on Norwich Public Houses and Breweries. “Frances and Michael will be explaining how the Norwich yards came into being and featuring the lives of the many and varied people who lived there,” said Hethersett Library manager Jennie Hoult. Admission to the event is free and more information is available from the library on 01603 810188. The library is also holding Baby Rhyme Time sessions on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings of each month from 10.30 to 11.30 and also First Friday Fun sessions for children under five on the first Friday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m.

Hethersett Youngsters Inspired - Youngsters who have been inspired by the Olympic Games have see their work go on show at Norwich’s castle. Pupils from Hethersett High School were included. To read the story from the Eastern Daily Press newspaper click here.

Talented Bards Rise to Olympic Challenge - Talented young poets from schools in and around Hethersett have risen to the challenge for an Olympic inspired poetry competition. You can read all about this by viewing a cutting from the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury newspaper by clicking here.

Hethersett Opera Singer to Be Club Patron - International soprano Elizabeth Watts, who comes from Hethersett, has accepted an invitation to become the new patron of Norwich Opera Club. Elizabeth, whose voice was recently described by International Record Review as "one of the most beautiful Britain has produced in a generation", has taken over as patron following the death of the previous incumbent music critic John Steane who died last year. “We are delighted that Elizabeth has agreed to be our new patron especially as she is a local girl,” said publicity officer Dee Reekie, who also lives in the village. The club is hoping that Elizabeth, who is a former Norwich Cathedral chorister, will be able to take time off from her hectic schedule to talk to them at some time in the future. Norwich Opera Club meets on alternate Thursdays in the Assembly House and has been in existence since 1970 – making it one of the oldest opera appreciation societies in the country. Meetings consist of either speakers or opera appreciation through the viewing of DVDs. Elizabeth will be appearing in Bruckner’s Requiem with the National Sinfonia in Gateshead on May 18^th and with the London Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s Fourth Symphony at the Barbican on May 27^th.

Annual Parish Meeting - Hethersett held its annual parish meeting on May 9th. For a report of the evening click here.

Dance Show Extravaganza - Slick and colourful are just two of the words to describe the bi-ennial show by the Yvonne School of Dance which took place at Norwich Theatre Royal on May 6th. To read a full report of the event click here. The show also raised over £1,100 for the Teenage Cancer Trust from a collection at the end of the shows.

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St George's Day Celebrations - St George’s Day was celebrated in Hethersett with the uniformed organisations joining the congregation at the Methodist Church for morning worship. The service was led by the leaders of the church’s children’s club Frogs with Chris and Sue Skinner and Alisen Thompson welcoming family and friends. Colours were presented by the Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies and the newly formed Rainbow troop. Their leaders led them in renewing their vows. Afterwards refreshments were enjoyed in the church hall.

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Ollie Ran with Olympic Torch

A Hethersett athlete has been involved in the dress rehearsal for carrying the Olympic Torch. Oliver Armstrong was one of 122 Torch-bearers involved in the Olympic Torch Dress Rehearsal from Leicester to Peterborough. Oliver, was one of ten students from Loughborough University who was selected to carry the Olympic Torch on a trial run to test out the logistics of the Olympic Torch Relay which starts next month. He ran a distance of 620 yards on the final leg through Loughborough Town Centre. A crew of 400 staff from the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and Metropolitan Police were involved in the rehearsal. Sebastian Coe, Chair of LOCOG, said: '”The dress rehearsal is a great opportunity to test all parts of the Olympic Torch Relay. Tests are essential to ensure the smooth running of our operations around the Torch Relay.”  Starting on 19th May, the Olympic Torch Relay will travel around 8,000 miles around the UK, coming within 10 miles of 95% of the population. The Olympic Flame will make a special visit to Hethersett early in the morning of 5th July. To read the story from the Eastern Daily Press Newspaper click here.

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Village Garage Sale - The Friends of Hethersett High School are holding their annual village garage sale on Sunday 17th June. Garages will be open for sales from 9.00 through to 12.00. The event is centred at the High School and there will be a car boot in the car park, from 8.30 through to 12.00. Maps of the village, showing the garages open for sales, will be available for purchase from school and there will also be a refreshment bar in the Hub (the school canteen) for tea, coffee, cake, bacon rolls and other delights. Registration forms to take part have already been delivered to every home in the village but if you need a form please contact Karen Cole on 01603 811543. It is only £6 to register. Your garage address and details of the items you are selling will appear on the map. This popular and successful community event attracts many visitors to the village .

Quiz Raises Money for Village Fayre - A quiz held at Hethersett Junior School by Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Trust raised almost £400 towards the village’s Jubilee Fayre celebrations. The money, along with grants and donations, will go towards the costs of the all day event on Hethersett Memorial Playing Field in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on June 3^rd. Planning for the event is now at an advanced stage with the day featuring a large variety of entertainment including music from the Hethersett Singers, Hethersett’s Got Talent 2011 winner David Wyatt, singalong sessions and an old time music hall. There will be traditional games throughout the day including tug of war, coconut shy, beat the goalie, a slow bike ride and plate smashing. There will also be arts and crafts, zumba and plenty of activities for children including face painting, a bouncy castle, circus skills and fancy dress competition. There will be cake and food stalls, a licensed bar and barbecue and even a Queen lookalike to ensure the day goes smoothly. The fete has a dedicated web site which can be accessed by clicking here and also a facebook page. It is also hoped to launch a Twitter account shortly. Organisers are looking for addition al help before and on the day and contact details are available on the web site.

Whitbread Working For Hethersett Footballer Sophie - Hethersett Athletic Footballer Sophie Burr-Walpole has reached the final of the Whitbread's Got Talent competition with her rap song Whitbread Working about her work as a waitress in her home town of Thetford. Eighteen year old Sophie has played eight times for Hethersett Ladies this season. To read the story from the Eastern Daily Press newspaper click here.

Christian Aid Week - This year's Christian Aid week in Hethersett runs from May 13th to 19th. During the week collecting boxes will be placed around the village and the Methodist and Parish Churches will have gift aid donation envelopes available which can be handed in at services. On Saturday 19th May Hethersett Churches Together will have a cake stall from 9.30 a.m at the Methodist Church. There will also be light lunches served between 12.30 and 1.30 p.m and a film will be shown on about Christian Aid. The churches are looking for helpers for the event and anybody who can spare some time is asked to contact Judy Freeman on 01603 810228.

Cycle Speedway - Torrential downpours failed to dampen the spirits of Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club as they held the second South-East grand prix of the season at Hethersett Memorial Playing Field. A total of 49 riders took part in the various age categories and top Hethersett performer was Scott Grimes who was desperately unlucky to fall in the final when leading the field. A report of the event can be viewed on the club's web site by clicking here.

Holiday Club- Sixteen children joined in a holiday club at Hethersett Methodist Church on the theme of Easter. The day’s activities were led by Sarah Aitchison, the church’s youth worker and she was supported by children’s leaders and church members. The children joined in with a wide range of activities on the Easter theme, including baking, painting, printing and box making.. The holiday club was the second in a series being held at the church, the next taking place during the half term holidays in June.

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Despite appalling weather conditions and heavy rain throughout the day, the new Hethersett Social Running Group got off to the best possible start on April 19th. The first of 10 weekly sessions under the guidance of Norfolk Olympiad Paul Evans attracted 33 people of all ages and standards for an evening of stretching and running at Hethersett Junior School. The event was organised by Active Norfolk in association with Hethersett and the Meltons Sports Association. The 10 week course continues every Thursday night at Hethersett Junior School from 7p.m until 8p.m and newcomers are welcome. The aim of the club is to introduce people to running within a social atmosphere and to help them prepare for the village two mile run the square event on June 24^th which is part of the Hethersett Open Weekend of events. The course is being supported by Run England and those taking part will be asked to sign a registration form. Copies of the form are available by clicking here . You can view a poster for the course by clicking here. Also see this story as printed in the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury by clicking here

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Ben Misses Out - Former Hethersett resident Benjamin Lake missed out when he appeared on BBC television talent show The Voice. Tenor Ben failed to wow the judges but still received positive comments from Sir Tom Jones and Jessie J. You can read the story from the Eastern Daily Press newspaper by clicking here. Ben now lives in Cringleford.

Library to Celebrate 40 Years - Hethersett Library is 40 years of age this year and have a number of events lined-up to celebrate. You can read about these by clicking here.

Running for Eye Charity - A Hethersett couple ran the London Marathon to raise money for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust. You can read this story from the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury by clicking here

Pantomime Group's Charity Donations - This year's Hethersett Pantomime "Dick Whittington" raised almost £6,000 for local charities bringing its donations since 1970 to over £81,000. To read about where the money is going click here.

Death of Former Hethersett Head Teacher - Former Hethersett Head Teacher Bernard Jones has died at the age of 88. Bernard was Head of Hethersett Middle School (now Hethersett Junior School) for 25 years from 1960. To read an obituary from the Eastern Daily Press click here.

Dodgeball is On Its Way - A new sport for the village of Hethersett will be featured at this year’s Sport in the Park Event on June 23^rd. The Reepham Raiders Dodgeball team will be giving a demonstration of the sport in a special match before inviting the public to have a go. The Reepham club includes four England internationals. Dodgeball is a multi-skilled, multi ball sport that attracts all ages and abilities and both sexes. It is one of the fastest growing sports in British schools and consists of six players each side with the aim of the game to eliminate opponents through throwing, hitting or catching them. England are both European and Home Nations champions and the Reepham Club is in the Dodgeball Premier League. 

Homes Needed - Norwich City’s Academy is still looking for homes in Hethersett and Little Melton for its young players. "We need family homes that can accommodate young players from the club who need to live away from home to undertake their training at our club,” said Norwich City’s Jimmy Unwin. “Our placements vary from short to long term with accommodation also needed for trialists or holiday cover for host families. We are looking for people who can provide a caring home from home,” he added. Those offering accommodation will be subject to a full Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check which will be paid for by the football club. More information is available from Jimmy Unwin on 07795 673203 or via e-mail by clicking here. 

Bright Future for Memorial Field - Hethersett Residents have been making their views known about the future use of the village’s Memorial Playing Field. The second of two special workshops was held at Woodcote Sheltered Housing complex on March 25th with representatives from the Hethersett Environmental Action Team, Woodcote, Hethersett Parish Council, Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Trust, Hethersett Society, Hethersett Pensioners' Association  and Hethersett Green Spaces Group discussing ways to enhance and improve the field. To read a report of the event visit the Memorial Playing Field area of this site by clicking here

High Notes Number Three - The third issue of Hethersett High School's High Notes publication is now available for download by clicking here. You can read previous issues by clicking here.

Long Distance Travel - A competition is on to find out just how far afield a nature book on Hethersett has gone. “The Wild About Hethersett” book proved so popular that the initial print run of 200 copies was sold out in just over a week. “We are very interested in where the books have gone. Many have, of course, remained in the village but we’ve also had reports of the almanac reaching Wales, the Wirral and Scotland. Some have even been on their travels to Canada, California and Jamaica. We already have photographs of the book posing outside Harvard University and sipping a cocktail in Thailand,” said leading Hethersett environmentalist Dr Anne Edwards who was instrumental in putting the publication together. The book featured a year of nature in Hethersett and Dr Edwards is appealing for people to continue reporting wildlife sightings which she is hoping to include in a regular Hethersett Highlights column in Swift – the quarterly newsletter of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. There is also a possibility that the book will be re-printed if finance becomes available.

It Made Their Day - Staff at Hethersett Library have had their day made by “One Day” author David Nicholls. The library organised a special event under the heading One Village, One Library, One Book, One Day to encourage as many people as possible to read Nicholls’ best seller and leave comments on a special display at the library. A number of people took up the challenge and word got back to the author who responded with a letter to the library expressing his pleasure at the initiative. The letter was addressed to all at Hethersett Library and said: “I was recently sent a newspaper cutting about 'One Day' being chosen as a community read. I thought I would write and say thank you. Libraries mean a great deal to me - I wouldn't be a reader or a writer without them. I'm honoured and just hope everyone enjoys the book,” It was signed David Nicholls, author of One Day. “It was a really nice gesture and made our day,” said Hethersett Library Manager Jennie Hoult. The book has received a mix of comments on the library display from “thoroughly enjoyable,” “a super book,” and “riveting” on one hand to “this was not for me,” “I didn’t enjoy this book very much” and “one of the most boring I have read” on the other proving that reading is purely a matter of personal choice. Copies of the book are still available for loan from Hethersett Library. See also our cuttings section by clicking here.

Chloe's Human Rights Nomination - Hethersett teenager Chloe Lansley has had a story about China's one-child family policy nominated for Amnesty International's Young Human Rights Reporter of the Year Award. Read the story from the Norwich Evening News by clicking here. Also see our Media cuttings section.

Broadband Campaign - According to an article in the Daily Mail newspaper Hethersett is the fourth worst place in the country for Broadband Speed. We think that this is totally unacceptable and action should be taken immediately in the light of the village's proximity to Norwich and numerous world renowned research institutes such as the John Innes Centre, the University of East Anglia and the  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. You can read the Daily Mail article by clicking here. Only Farningham in Kent, Duns in the Scottish Borders and Harbury in Warwickshire have slower Broadband speeds. The poll was conducted by the Broadband comparison website Top10.com with 2,000 towns, villages and cities being surveyed. We are setting up a special section of this web site for comments on our slow Broadband speed which will then be passed on to the relevant providers. Please take time to send your comments to us via e-mail by clicking here.

New Tennis Court - The multi sports area at the village hall is being turned into a tennis court. It is hoped to complete the work in time for the tennis season: "In this Olympic Year it is appropriate that the Parish Council provides assistance in the improvement of sports facilities in the village," parish clerk Ian Weetman writes in the latest edition of the Hethersett Newsletter which is distributed throughout the village.

Hethersett Newsletter - Hethersett Parish Council's newsletter is distributed throughout the village. Now you will also be able to get it on-line. The March 2012 edition is now available. It looks at the parish precept, a new tennis court for the village and also includes a report from the Jubilee Youth Club.To visit the Newsletter section click here.

Additional Housing Plans  - New plans from Gladedale Estates for another 160 homes in Hethersett have been announced. These are in addition to proposals submitted by Hethersett Land for 1,196 new homes. Details of the latest proposals were on display in Hethersett Methodist Church Hall  on Thursday 8th March. You can read more on this from the Eastern Daily Press by clicking here.

Fayre Plans - Plans are gathering pace for what promises to be one of the largest village fetes ever held in Hethersett. The Jubilee Fayre and Big Picnic will be held on the village’s Memorial Playing Field on June 3^rd as part of the village’s celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It is likely the event will be split into two with daytime celebrations taking place between midday and 5 p.m and an evening session from 7.30 to 10.30 p.m. Both sessions will be suitable for the whole family. The day will feature regular entertainment for all ages including gym clubs, dance displays, line dancing, gospel choirs, musical entertainment, an appearance from last year’s Hethersett’s Got Talent winner David Wyatt. There will also be a number of traditional games including tug of war, plate smashing, egg catching and a slow bicycle race along with plenty of entertainment aimed at children. Numerous local groups, clubs and organisations have already committed to supporting the event and there will be a raffle throughout the day with winning tickets being drawn every hour. The event is being co-ordinated by Peter Hoult who is looking for offers of help and additional attractions. He can be contacted on 01603 811337.

New Photographs - A new gallery of photographs taken on a walk around Hethersett and the surrounding countryside is available by clicking here.

Hethersett - The Big Society - Hethersett's Big Society aspirations have seen numerous village groups combine over the past year to improve fitness, well being and the environment. The Big Society concept has been made possible through the selfless actions of numerous local people and groups who give their time and energy willingly to make our village one of the best in the country. In a new section on this web site we highlight some of the ideas and ways in which people are working together to create Hethersett - The Big Society. Visit this section by clicking here.

Summer Picnic - Hethersett Old Hall School will be holding another of its very popular summer picnic concerts on Friday, 29th June from 7 to 11 p.m. This is a family community event and everyone is welcome. Live music and outdoor dancing will be provided and people are encouraged to bring their own picnic and drinks. Tickets are priced at £11 for adults and £5 for children under-16 and are available in advance by calling 01603 810390.

Hethersett Hotties on the Run (or Walk) - Hethersett Hotties are preparing for action. The team from Hethersett surgery will be taking part in this year's 5km Race for Life which will take place at Norwich Showground on May 20th. Receptionists, dispensers, admin and clinical staff will get together to run, jog and walk the course to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research. The group are looking for sponsors and donations can be made at the surgery reception or via a dedicated internet "Just Giving" page which can be accessed by clicking here. "We are going to need all the help we can get to cross the finishing line," said Surgery Manager Edwina Wilson who added that the group would also welcome supporters to cheer them along during the event which starts at 11 a.m. Mulbarton Surgery will also be fielding a team for the event - The Mulbarton Miracles.

Horticultural Society Programme for 2012 -2013 - Hethersett and District Horticultural Society have produced their programme for the 2012-2013 season, starting in May. To view this click here.

Musical Theatre Evening - Hethersett Players will be presenting a musical theatre variety evening from September 27th to 29th and are looking for budding thespians to join them. "We would welcome people whether experienced or wanting to tread the boards for the first time. Our only limiting criteria is they must be 14 or over," said Sarah Wright of the Players. The performances will showcase an evening of musical theatre through the decades with old and new favourites mixed together. The group is looking for singers and dancers: "More than anything we want people who are willing to give their best and we will work with them to give them the best experience," Sarah added. Rehearsals for the show will start in mid May. Anybody interested in joining the group can contact Sarah on 07917 333062 or e-mail her by clicking here. 

Open Weekend Line-up - The line-up for this year's Hethersett Open Weekend is already being finalised with three days of events being organised from June 22nd to 24th. These include a swimming marathon, Hethersett's Got Talent, a Come and Try Sports Event and the annual Run the Square two mile funrun. To read about these and other events being lined-up click here. To see the story from the Norwich Evening News click here.

Junior School Events - Hethersett Junior School will be having a Diamond Jubilee theme for their annual Spring Fair which this year takes place on Saturday 26^th May. The school will be celebrating the Queen’s jubilee as well as including all the usual attractions from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Entrance will be 50p with accompanied children free. The school is also organising a car boot sale in the playground on Sunday 1^st July with the final arrangements still to be finalised.

Youth Club Appeal - Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club is appealing for help in three different directions. The club is currently short of volunteers to join its rota on Wednesday evenings. With two groups running each week the club is looking for helpers who can spare two hours every six weeks to help with activities and the sale of tuck from 6 to 8 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. The club is also looking for people to join its committee which oversees the club and the management of the hall in Back Lane. Finally the club is looking for some DIY help to finish off the painting of and improvements to the hall. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Gillian Sanders on 01953 607566

Green Spaces Group - A Green Spaces Steering Group is being set-up in Hethersett to help with the village’s health and well being. The group will work closely with the Hethersett Environmental Action Team (HEAT) to tackle numerous issues including footpaths, community ownership and the setting up of allotments. The parish pit area, the central pasture between Henstead and Queen’s Road and the Village Hall Field are just three of the spaces that will be investigated. The group will also explore support available from the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England and other similar bodies. Anyone interested in joining the steering group can contact chair and parish councillor Simon Floyd on 07896 781574 or via e-mail by clicking here. 

School Grant to Celebrate the Olympics - Schools in the Hethersett Cluster which includes Hethersett Woodside Infants and Nursery, Hethersett Junior, Hethersett High, Cringleford Primary, Little Melton Primary, Mulbarton Infant and Mulbarton Junior, have been awarded a grant of over £8,500 for activities in celebration of the coming London 2012 Olympic Games. You can read this story by clicking here.

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Opposition to Housing Continues - With the deadline now gone for comments on additional housing in Hethersett, the fight to stop development is continuing with two stories appearing in the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury. To read these please click on the cuttings below to enlarge them.

Review of 2011 - The year 2011 had to be one of the busiest and most successful in the history of the village. This web site covered many of the events throughout the year. You can read our month by month review of 2011 by clicking here

Olympic Torch to Visit Hethersett - The Olympic Torch will visit Hethersett on its way to London in 2012. Although Hethersett is not on the official route for the torch, organisers have announced a detour in recognition of all the efforts put in by our village over the past two years through our Olympic Open Weekends. Hethersett has been recognised for arranging more events per head of population than any other village, town or city in the country. To read the full story click here. To read the story from the Attleborough Mercury click here. To view a cutting from the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury click here. We even made the Sun newspaper which had a photograph of Hethersett High School and a piece recognising the efforts of the village. You can see the cutting by clicking here.

Summer Ball - Hethersett will once again be holding a summer ball on July 6th, 2012, in the grounds of Hethersett Old Hall School. The event will include a buffet, bar, raffle and dancing to live music. It will be the seventh ball in the village, an event that stretches back to the beginning of the millennium. For further details and to make bookings contact Heather Emery on Norwich 812928.

Lions' Tireless Efforts - Hethersett and District Lions Club have given over £5500 to charity in the year up to the end of June, 2011. The figures released at the group’s latest meeting include donations of £1,500 to the Break charity and £1,000 each to the Norfolk Heart Trust, the Edith Cavell Day Care Centre at Swardeston and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Other donations include £500 to the Leonard Cheshire Home, £200 to Caister Lifeboat, £50 to Sight Savers, £100 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Norwich and £200 for the work of Lions Club International, making a grand total of £5,550 to good causes. Much of the money raised came from car parking for Norwich City home games on Moneyfacts car park in Thorpe Road. To date this season the club has raised over £2,750 from this. The club’s candyfloss machine has been seen all over South Norfolk which has given them the chance to make donations to the Robert Kett and Browick Road Schools in Wymondham. The Lions are not resting on their laurels, however, with a £500 donation already made before Christmas to the Fibroscan appeal of the Norfolk and Norwich Liver Group. The group also has a collection bin for old glasses and spectacles in the doctors’ surgery in Hethersett.

Sporting Success Celebrated - Sporting success was celebrated at the latest meeting of Hethersett and the Meltons Sports Association with individual clubs and the village reporting on a hugely successful year and looking forward to an even busier 2012. To read a report of the latest meeting click here The next meeting of Hethersett and the Meltons Sports Association will take place in the Ellingham Suite at Park Farm Hotel on Monday, 14th May, 2012 at 7.30 p.m.

WI Programme for 2012 Hethersett WI has lined up a full programme of events for 2012 and you can view a poster of these by clicking here. 

Quiet Revolution in Well Being - A quiet revolution is taking place in Hethersett with regards to sport, fitness, well being and the environment. Next Year will see numerous top events being held in a village that has been already heralded as one of the most active in Norfolk. To read a special Hethersett on the Web Feature about what has already taken place and what will be taking place in 2012 click here.

Local Walks - There are a number of local walks in the Hethersett and Wymondham areas featured on the Walk4Life web site as well as thousands of walk ideas for all over the country. The site includes printable maps and allows you to keep a track of walks completed. It is also possible to add walks to the site which can be accessed by clicking here.

Major Facelift for Field - Hethersett Memorial Playing Field is undergoing a major facelift which has seen brand new play equipment put in. In addition 17 trees will also be planted to further enhance the look of the area. This year will also see a number of village events being held on the field. You can read about all this by clicking here or by visiting the Memorial Playing Field Pages by clicking here.  

Fight Continues to Stop Development - Plans to almost double the size of Hethersett are “not a done deal” say objectors who hope to stop a 1,000-plus homes development. Read the latest stories on the proposed development from the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury by clicking here and also read a previous story by clicking here which outlines the launching of a fund to fight home plans. You can also view cuttings on this subject by clicking here.

Arthritis Support - If you live in the Hethersett area and have Rheumatoid Arthritis there is a social and support group for you. THE RiNG – Rheumatoid in Norfolk Group - meets at Hethersett Village Hall, generally on the first Wednesday of the month. The meetings feature guest speakers on a range of health issues – and a great many other topics along with refreshments. To read more about the group and how to contact them click here.

Taxi - A newly formed Taxi company is offering special prices for trips to and from Hethersett. Green Frog Private Hire is a Norwich based company with Hethersett connections, running energy saving hybrid vehicles. All Green Frog drivers have been CRB checked. Fares will include the following (all fares approximate) - Hethersett to Norwich City Centre £11, Hethersett to Norwich Rail Station £11, Hethersett to Norwich Airport £16, Hethersett to Wymondham £12, Hethersett to Saisbury's Costessey £7, Hethersett to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital £7, Hethersett to Waitrose Eaton £7, Hethersett Park Farm Hotel to Lotus at Hethel £15. The comapany's number is 01603 744 747. The company has a web site which can be visited by clicking here and are also on Facebook - just search for greenfrog taxis Norwich.

Sporting Dates - Hethersett will again be underlining its sporting prowess by marking the London 2012 Olympics with a number of special events in 2012. The Village's extremely popular Olympic weekend will take place from 22nd to 24th June and details of the full programme will appear on this site as soon as we have them. A special come and try it sports evening will be held in the village on Wednesday 30th May and once again full details will appear here as soon as we have them. Hethersett will again be entering the South Norfolk Village Games on 10th June and hoping to reach the county finals which will be on 15th July. This year Hethersett were runners-up in the whole of Norfolk. The next meeting of Hethersett and the Meltons Sports Association will be at Park Farm Hotel on May 14th, 2012. All interested in sport, fitness, health and the environment are welcome at the sports association. An agenda for the meeting can be viewed by clicking here.

Lost and Found Section - We have started a new lost and found section of the web site where we will list items. If you have items to include in this section please e-mail details by clicking here. We are happy to advertise lost pets as well. You can read about what has been lost and found by clicking here

Items and Services Wanted and Offered - We have also started a new service aimed at offered and wanted goods and services. Perhaps you have items you would like to swap for others or have items you just want to get rid of. Maybe you have services you would like to swap. Just one rule. It all has to be free. So if there is anything you would like to offer or need just e-mail details by clicking here. Please include a telephone number on which others can contact you. You can visit the section by clicking here.

Missed an Event? - Missed reading about an event in Hethersett. Then you could just be a click away. Visit our archive section by clicking here to read stories from the past months and years.

Small Ads - You don't get anything for nothing in this world or so the saying goes. Actually that's wrong our small ads section is entirely free. If you want to advertise a service or business just send details via e-mail by clicking here. In a time of recession we are happy to support local businesses in this way. As they say every little helps. And if you use one of these services please tell them that you saw their advert on this web site. It goes without saying that whilst we run these ads we do not endorse any particular product and cannot be responsible for the service provided.

Job Search - Hethersett on the Web is pleased to announce a link with leading local job web site My Norwich Jobs. Visit the site to read about local career opportunities in Norwich and also our surrounding area including Attleborough and Wymondham. You can also upload your CV to the site. Visit it by clicking here.

Web Links - We have checked all our links to various other village sites and added some new ones. So if you want to go to a village web site just follow the links by clicking here. We have also updated our archive news section and this can now be accessed by clicking here.   

Genealogy 

We receive lots of requests for information on family names. There is a special genealogy section on this site where you can read some of this research and also help people to find their ancestors. To access this click here. New postings include research into the names of Reynolds and Flowerdew. We have also started a new section called Can You Help where we are looking for help with queries sent to us. The section kicks off with a gentleman wanting details of Hethersett Races and another asking for information on a song that includes the immortal line "There was an old woman from Hethersett." To read about these queries click here. Genealogy Help - Julie Harold who is the FreeREG Norfolk Genealogy co-ordinator has been in touch to say the site now contains Hethersett Registers from 1615 to 1900 and she has provided a number of links that could prove vital for anybody researching the village for ancestors. Just follow the links here - List of Parishes, Search the database, FreeREG Home Page

Coming Events

Want to know what's going on in the village. Then go to our What's On section which you can access by clicking here. If you have an event you would like to be featured just send details of place, time and any other relevant information via e-mail by clicking here.

We are always looking for memories of the village and its people. So if you would like to be featured in a new section being built, please contact the editor by phone on 01603 811052 or by leaving an e-mail by clicking here. We are hoping to introduce a number of sections for memories and would be particularly interested in hearing from anybody with memories of the Methodist Church or its people for a project being organised by our sister site which can be viewed by clicking here. A new section of this site for reminiscences has been set-up and this can be viewed by clicking here.