Saxlingham Nethergate Parish Council

Village Directory

Want to know more about what goes on? Interested in joining a new group? Then read on...

If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact the Parish Clerk

Allotments

Bell Ringing

Calling all Campanologists! The bells at St. Mary’s church were replaced in 2013 and are well known throughout Norfolk for their fine ringing tones. There is an active group of bell ringers at the church, and they are keen to welcome new and experienced bell ringers. Practice sessions are held every Wednesday evening.

Jeff Fox 01508 499468

Bowls and Croquet Club

Chapel

Charities

Church - St. Mary the Virgin

Your local parish church welcomes regular worshippers and occasional visitors. Weekly service times are published in ‘Contact’. The building is open during hours of daylight for those who’d like to spend time in quiet reflection or viewing the stained glass and architecture. If you’re interested in exploring the Christian faith do let us know.

Team Rector: Dawn Davidson 01508 498924

Choir

We are one of a very few rural congregations in Norfolk, or indeed England which still has a Choir to lead the worship at Sunday services. There are not many of us, but we would be delighted to welcome reinforcements! If you enjoy music and have sometimes wondered whether it would be possible to have a try at choral singing, here is your chance. We sing at the Eucharist (Holy Communion) services on the first and third Sundays of each month at 9.30am.

Sometimes our services are requested for weddings or a funeral, and it is our privilege to sing then. We don’t have regular practices but tend to try the chosen music over before a major service, such as the Christmas carol service. If you are used to singing the ‘top’ line, that we call the tune, that’s fine.

There are always more members who sing the tune than any other parts, but if you’ve sung in a choir before, and perhaps have sung the alto, tenor or bass, then you’d be especially welcome! We are at the end of the day, a group of friends who live locally and sing.

Kate roguecrew21@gmail.com 01508 558182

Contact Magazine

Cricket Club

Defibrillators

There are two defibrillators in the village:

- by the War Memorial

- at the Saxon Club

If you think you might need one of the defibrillators then dial 999, they have full details including the access codes.

Drama Group

The Saxlingham Players are a community theatre group that were formed 75 years ago, making them one of the longest running amateur dramatic groups in the country. We put on two plays a year at the village hall and have covered many different genres and playwrights within our back catalogue. Community is at the heart of the Group, and we are always looking for new members. Acting, technical, design, directing, costumes or simply front of house we will always welcome new members who believe as we do that although we have high standards, community is key.

Paul Cooke 07515112357 saxlinghamplayers.org.uk

Emergency Plan

Everything Is Possible (EIP) Group

The purpose of the EIP group is to organise and deliver events for the benefit, enjoyment, and enrichment of the local community. The EIP group aims to foster community spirit, encourage participation, and raise funds for local causes or improvements.

Mark Fisher 07973 771581

Facebook Community

Saxlingham Nethergate Community Group

Football

Parish Council

Playing Field and Meadows

Primary School

Recycling Centre

Saxon Club - Social Club

Scouts and Guides

SNAPP – Saxlingham Nethergate All-Comers Ping Pong

SNAPP meets every Friday evening in the Village Hall from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. The club has three table tennis tables and all bats and balls are provided. We play by English Table Tennis Association rules and vary the games depending on the number of players – mixed doubles, men’s doubles, ladies’ doubles, and singles.

The cost of annual membership is currently £12.00, and we pay £3.00 per session on the night.

New members are always welcome – Table Tennis is great fun to play and very good exercise!

Charlotte Harrison 01508 498298 cmvharrison@icloud.com

Tuesday Circle

The Tuesday Circle, established in 1971, is an inspiring community of women from many age groups from the parishes of Saxlingham Nethergate and Saxlingham Thorpe. We also welcome several gentlemen guests to our presentations on a wide range of topics. We have a commitment to diversity in speakers at our meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month, ensures an engaging gathering. Join us to be part of this vibrant group!

Sue Fern sue@fernmanagement.com

Trees of Saxlingham

If you enjoy walking and would like to combine that with finding some of the ancient or notable trees in the village, then try this walk from Ross Jolliffe, our tree warden. Ross would be very pleased to hear from anyone that has more information on the local landscape history and anecdotes.