CLUBS and SOCIETIES

LITCHAM ALLOTMENTS and LEISURE GARDENERS ASSOCIATION (L.A.L.G.A.) Liz CHRISTIE (01328) 701 765

You don't have to have an allotment to join! LALGA welcomes Allotments holders and Leisure Gardeners into the association, working together as a gardening community. The Association is not just about growing and is eager to encourage all to enjoy their gardening leisure time. If you are interested in growing your own fruit and vegetables on small, manageable plots alongside other keen gardeners and would like an allotment please contact Liz Christie.

BELL RINGERS   Tim ANGELL : (01328) 700 045

Bellringing has taken place in Litcham since around 1670, when Matthew Halcott paid for the present church tower to be built.

Matthew Halcott's name is inscribed on one of the bells, as is that of Thomas Feltwell, one-time innkeeper of the Bull Inn.

Over the years ringers have carved their names in the church tower, and these can be seen clearly today, one of the earliest being T. Slapp from 1734.

Today many thousands of people enjoy bellringing as a hobby, with the added satisfaction that they can also provide a service for others, for example by ringing for weddings and other church services. Anyone who would be interested in learning is welcome to come along for a "taster" session (without obligation!).

Royal BRITISH LEGION  John JONES : (01328) 700 184

In 2007 the Litcham & District branch of the Royal British Legion amalgamated with the Tittleshall & District branch, to form the Litcham, Tittleshall & District Branch Royal British Legion.
Branch Officers:- President: Doug Rork, Chairman: Dennis Wick, Secretary: John Jones, Treasurer: Robin Roberson, Poppy Appeal Organiser: Sheila Lynn

Litcham COMMON Conservation Group Tim ANGELL : (01328) 700 045

The group was formed by local residents in January 2004, in order to carry out much needed conservation work on the common.

We meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, starting at 10 am in the Common car park, children are welcome but they must be carefully supervised.

We usually carry on until at least lunchtime but don't worry if you can't spare the whole morning; even if you only come for an hour or so you will be most welcome. All tools and equipment including protective gloves are provided free.

Litcham ENTERTAINMENT Group (LEGs) Stephen LYNN : (01328) 700 978

The group was established following a conversation between myself and a group of village youngsters looking for something to do in the evenings.

We number around twenty and the original plan was to produce a variety show but ended up producing our first pantomime 'Cinderella' which played to full houses between 12th-14th January 2006 and was considered by all to be a great success.

We have since produced versions of Aladdin and Jack and the Beanstalk

We meet on Tuesdays from in the Methodist chapel and would welcome anyone who would like to join us, especially those of the male persuasion.

Litcham HISTORICAL and AMENITY Society/Litcham Museum David Sheppard : (01328) 700 609

The based at the Museum at Fourways, The Society has a large collection of artefacts and records from the local area dating back several hundred years and a collection of local photographs some over a hundred years old.

Museum is open weekends from April to September between 2pm-5pm, we also occasionally display some of our exhibits at local Fayres.

We always welcome the contribution (or loan) of artefacts which may have some significance from the past. Remember it will be your ancestors who would look back on these items in the future and be reminded of your village life. History is happening as we speak. The way we live now will be of historical interest many years from now. So if you have anything you believe may be relevant to village life please get in touch.

Litcham & District LADIES Group Judy RORK (01328) 710 594 or June 700 274

We meet in one or other of our houses on the second Wednesday of the month and have a cuppa and a biscuit and a chat.

We arrange the odd outing or visit a garden and have even been known to go to lunch at Sandringham!  No! not with HRH but in their lovely restaurant.  The subscription is just £6 a year and goes to a chosen charity.  This year it is the Swaffam and Litcham Hospice.

We are always ready to welcome new members.

If you would like to join us please ring Judy on 01328 701594 or June on 700274

Litcham RELIEF in NEED CHARITIES  Liz Christie : (01328) 701765

Litcham Relief in Need is a local charity with a small income derived from the rental of a field in Litcham and from the Litcham Allotment Gardens.
The purpose of the charity is to ‘relieve residents in the Parish who are in need, hardship or distress’. more information....

If you would like to apply to the Charity for help please contact the Chairman:

Liz Christie, Mouse Cottage, Church Street, Litcham, KIngs Lynn, PE32      

Litcham YOUTH SPORTS CLUB - Cricket, Football, Tennis and much more  Richard BAILEY : (01328)700 539

A Sport orientated Youth Club for ages between 5-16.

Tuesdays between 5pm - 7pm - Indoors Sports - 2.00 per child (5-16yrs)

Basketball - Badminton - Table Tennis - Indoor Football & Cricket - Snooker/Pool - Table Soccer

Wednesdays between 5pm - 7pm - Tennis (rackets and balls provided), outdoors or in the Gym if it's raining, floodlit in winter. 2.00per child.

Football: Training on the High School playing field every Saturday mornings during football season between 10.30 am - 12.00 noon.

All welcome from Primary School age. League teams from under 8s to under 15s.

Sunday Matches, a total of ten teams (8 league & 2 friendly), from under 8s to under 15s.

Cricket: Saturdays and Sundays - teams from under 11s to under15s - under11s and under 13s play in Norfolk League.

Sports Activity Week: usually the first week of the school Summer Holidays. Twelve different sports on offer.

RED CROSS Hermione BIRKBECK (01328) : 710 389

Litcham Red Cross run a medical loan service that is meant for emergency use rather than the long term. We try to avoid lending items like wheel chairs for more than three months as social services should supply these for permanent use. People recovering from operations, accident victims or elderly patients find the equipment makes all the difference, and often enables them to be nursed at home. In all we lend a total of approximately 150 items each year.
Recently the doctor's surgery in North Elmham has started referring patients to us because the depot in Dereham has closed. This has increased the number of loans considerably.

The Red Cross has been running in the village for over thirty years and is proud to be a part of the Norfolk Red Cross which is the leading county in the UK for medical loans.

Most of these organisations submit reports to the Annual Parish Meeting

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