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Archive News January 2007
Another Cut in Services?
There are plans to cut out the evening bus service to and from the village which seems a nonsense as new houses and the population grows. If you feel strongly about this issue please e-mail Hethersett on the Web by clicking here or leave a comment on the noticeboard which can be accessed by clicking on the relevant link on the left. You can also read the editors comments on this by clicking here.
Panto is a Classic
Another Classic Car in Hethersett
Great Expectations for this Dickens of a Classic
Hethersett Old Hall School continues its tradition of exciting productions with a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations at The Norwich Playhouse on 1st and 2nd February 2007. Declan Donnellan and Nick Omerod have successfully adapted this haunting classic, which depicts a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict that changes the life of a young boy forever. Great Expectations promises to be a real family treat for theatre goers of all ages. Performances are at 7:30pm nightly. Tickets are £8.50 or £6.50 for Under 16s. Box Office: 01603 810390.
Mobile Phone Madness
The
editor comments on the dangers of using mobile phones whilst
driving in the village and welcomes increased fines. To read the
comment section click here.
Women's Team Reach Semi-Finals
Ofsted Praise for Middle School
Hethersett Middle School has been praised by government inspectors in their latest report on the school. To read more click here.
Blooming Hethersett HETHERSETT will be awash with colour during the summer as flowers and plants brighten up the local environment. Once again the village will be holding a Hethersett in Bloom competition with sections for gardens, patios, tubs and baskets. Judging of this year’s event will take place on 16th June. Following this a number of villagers will be opening their gardens to the public on Sunday 1st July. Over the past few years the Hethersett Open Gardens event has proved very popular and also raised funds for local charities. A number of new gardens will be featured this year. The village is also entering the 2007 Anglia in Bloom competition and hoping to improve on the Silver Award gained in 2006. Allotment Idea The village is looking at the possibility of having allotments. A working group entitled Hethersett Allotments Renaissance Project (HARP) has been set-up following a number of enquiries from residents. The group will be looking at the feasibility of having allotments in the village. Church Shut for Improvement Work
Hethersett Parish Church will be shut for the next three months whilst internal improvements are made. To read about the latest building development click here.
Quarter-Final defeat for Hethersett Athletic
Hethersett Athletic Football Club was knocked out of the Norfolk Sunday Senior Cup at the quarter-final stage when they went down 1-0 to Delaneys. For a full report of the match visit the football club's official web site by clicking here.
Hethersett Players Call for New Members
Hethersett Players drama group is on the look-out for more members - both on and off stage. We talk to chair of the group Sarah Wright about a rather u8nusual forthcoming production. To read about this click here.
New Year's Honour for Sue
Sue Wade, who is a teaching assistant at Hethersett High School has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours for her outstanding contribution to school life over the past 13 years. It is the second honour for Mrs Wade who was also commended in the East of England BAFTAs (Brilliant and Fantastic Teaching Awards). At the time the then Head Teacher Marion Chapman was reported in Hethersett on-line as saying "She gives everything she possibly can to the school. There is no job description which covers what she does and no pay which covers it. She is just involved in so many things."
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