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Easter Cards Distributed - Hethersett and District Churches Together are once again distributing Easter cards throughout the village and the Meltons, giving details of church services throughout the Easter period. The cards cover services at Hethersett, Great Melton and Little Melton Parish Churches, Hethersett Methodist Church and Wymondham Catholic Church. Full details of church services are on our what's on section which can be accessed by clicking here.

Footballers Reach Final - Hethersett Athletic's Saturday side have reached the final of the Crown Fire South and Central Norfolk Ben Smith Memorial Cup. They beat Foulsham Reserves 4-1 to set up a final against Saham Toney at Aldiss Park, Dereham, on Monday 4th May. There is plenty of excitement still to come for the club with at least three more semi-finals. Next up is the Saturday side again as they take on Gressenhall Reserves in the semi-final of the Fen Regis Invitation Shield on April 11th. The following day the club's women's side play Woodbridge in the semi-finals of the Eastern Region League Cup (Easton College 2 p.m). The Sunday side have a League Cup semi final against Norwich Busmen on April 19th. In addition the club's Under-16 Girls Hearts team have won their league, the new men's Saturday team are virtually certain of winning theirs and the Under-11s are in with a chance of coming top of their section of the Norfolk Youth Combination. To read about all this and to see the cup dates visit the club's official web site by clicking here. News Update: The girls and ladies section of the club will be raising funds by packing shopping at Wymondham Waitrose on Easter Saturday.

Playing Field Improvements - Plans are being put together to improve facilities on the Memorial Playing Field. To read about this click here.

New Scout Leaders Needed - Hethersett Scout Group is looking for new leaders and helpers for after Easter. To read the appeal and details of Hethersett's hosting of this year's South Norfolk St George's Day parade click here.

Easter Library Fun - There will be plenty of Easter fun and activities for youngsters at Hethersett Library on Tuesday, 7^th April. Easter stories, crafts and things to make and do will be on the menu for children aged eight and under from 2 to 3.30 p.m. The event is being organised in conjunction with the Norfolk Family Learning Programme. Booking is essential on 01603 810188 and children must be accompanied by an adult

Opposition for High Tech Design - A strikingly contemporary echo-friendly house proposed for Ketteringham Lane in Hethersett is being opposed on the grounds that it is outside the village development boundary. To read about this story from the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury Newspaper click here.

Football Semi-Finals Galore - It will be an exciting end to the season for Hethersett Athletic's football teams with no fewer than four cup semi-finals scheduled for April. In addition the club's Under-16 Girls Hearts team have won their league, the new men's Saturday team are virtually certain of winning theirs and the Under-11s are in with a chance of coming top of their section of the Norfolk Youth Combination. To read about all this and to see the cup dates visit the club's official web site by clicking here.

Giantkillers Again and Club Development - Hethersett Athletic Football Club's Saturday team turned on a sparkling performance in front of almost 100 people to knock former cup holders North Elmham out of the Crown Fire South and Central League Ben Smith Memorial Cup. The village Division Four side hammered their Division One opponents 6-0. The Hethersett club also held a very successful girls and women's development evening at Park Farm Hotel. To read about these and other stories visit the club's official web site by clicking here.

On Their Way Up

Hethersett Athletic's Saturday football side has been named Crown Fire South and Central Norfolk League team of the month for the second time this season. They received the December award at the recent away game at Thurton and then went on to make it 17 wins out of 17 in Division Four of the league to gain promotion. The side now needs just five points from its final five games to take the Division Four title.

Mel Honoured for Four Decades of Service - Hethersett Hawks cycle speedway founder and club secretary Mel Perkins has received a national award to mark his four decades of involvement in the sport. Read about the presentation of the special volunteer award in Bolton by clicking here
Marathon Effort for High School - Students and staff from Hethersett High School pushed their endurance to the limit over a marathon 24 hour event and raised over £3,000 for the East Anglian Children's Hospice (EACH). To read about the event click here.

Outstanding Report for Playgroup - Hethersett Pre-School Playgroup is celebrating an outstanding Ofsted report. To read about this click here. High School Science Evening - Hethersett High School and Science College will be looking to the future and celebrating the past at a special evening on Wednesday March 11th from 6.30 p.m until 9 p.m. Over the past few years the school has developed many initiatives and offered a host of lesson opportunities. They will be celebrating these in an evening of displays, hands on science and also class responses to the question: "What will life be like in 50 years in 2058? Giantkillers Again and Club Development - Hethersett Athletic Football Club's Saturday team turned on a sparkling performance in front of almost 100 people to knock former cup holders North Elmham out of the Crown Fire South and Central League Ben Smith Memorial Cup. The village Division Four side hammered their Division One opponents 6-0. The Hethersett club also held a very successful girls and women's development evening at Park Farm Hotel. To read about these and other stories visit the club's official web site by clicking here. Bus Shelter Plans - There are plans for two new bus shelters in the village. To read about this and other stories affecting Hethersett click here. Also included is an update on the Hope and Homes for Children charity. Green Issues - The Village Response - Local people have been talking about green issues and how the village can further reduce its carbon footprint. The replies to a recent survey are being collated and there's still time to respond. To read about this click here Caring Poppy off to Zanzibar - Caring Hethersett resident Poppy Farrow is off to work in Zanzibar. To read the story from the Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury newspaper click here. Hawks Celebrate - Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club celebrated their most successful season ever at their annual general meeting. To read about this click here. Fund-raising Result - A Hethersett couple’s love of lights at Christmas has helped two local organisations. Every year the home of Tony and Margaret Dunton gets “lit up” for the festive season with lights and models to give a seasonal flavour to their Firs Road home. This year donations at the gate raised £600 which will be split between the local doctors’ surgery and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. For the Greyhounds - Over £500 was raised at a special quiz and chips evening at Hethersett Junior School. The money will go to the Kerry Greyhound Connection which rescues abandoned greyhounds. Several dogs have already found homes in Hethersett. The event was organised by Bob and Jane Oliver and their team of helpers. Bob and Jane have given a home to an abandoned greyhound by the name of Ben and were keen to raise funds for the Norfolk branch which is still on the lookout for either foster or permanent homes for greyhounds. Kerry Greyhound Connection exists to take in, rehabilitate and find homes for unwanted Irish racing greyhounds. It is based in County Kerry in Ireland and in Norfolk. The quiz was won by Bookworms.