Diary April 22 to April 29

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WEDNESDAY, 22/04/2009

EVENTS

BRANDON. Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Adult Bible study, youth and children's clubs, 6.30-8pm.

Breckland Middle School: Brandon speakers without Borders, public speakers group, 6.45 for 7pm, 01842 814679.

Breckland Middle School: Thetford District Railway Club, 7.30-10pm, 01842 814999.

EAST HARLING. Sports and Social Club: Harling and District Social Support Group, talk on Crossroads Carers, 10.30am in the Rudd Room.

HOUGHTON-ON-THE-HILL. St Mary the Virgin Church: Church open, with England's earliest wall paintings, 2-4pm daily.

KING'S LYNN. Town Hall: King's Lynn Music Society, illustrated talk - Masters of the Queen's Music from Nicholas Lanier to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, 7.30pm �7.50 on door/free to KL Music Society members and members of societies affiliated to FRMS.

SNETTERTON. World Horse Welfare: World Horse Welfare and Easton College present an evening with show producer Alistair Hood and feed company Allen and Page, tips on ring craft, making your horse look 'special', show etiquette, saddlery, feeding and more, 7-9pm �10/students and under 14s �5, 01603 741779.

SWAFFHAM. Parish Church Rooms: Scallywags toddler group (term time), toys, craft, drinks, snack and more, new families always welcome, 9.30-11.30am, 01760 724236.

Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Healing Rooms, book an appointment for healing sessions, 10am-12, 01760 723175.

THETFORD. Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 9am-12 �1 per family.

Church of the Nazarene: Coffee morning, with free coffee, 9am-1pm.

Methodist Church Hall: Thetford Leg Club (TLC), free leg care/check by trained nurses, for any age group, 9am-12.30pm.

Riversdale, Tanner Street: Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre, meditation classes, 12-1pm �4, 01953 451937.

St Michael's Close Community Room: Thetford Elders' Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, �4, 01842 763722.

Abbey Neighbourhood Centre: Bingo, adults only, refreshments, 2-4pm.

Grenville Way Scout Hut: Beavers, 5�-8 years, 6.30-7.45p, 01842 764721 after 4pm.

Room 34, Rosemary Musker High School: Thetford Youth and Community Chess Club, junior and adult sessions, 6.30-8.30pm, 01842 755182.

Small Courtroom, Guildhall, Market Place: Thetford Spiritualist Church service, 7.30pm.

WEETING. Village Hall: Weeting Weenies, parent/carer and toddler group, all welcome, 0-4 years, 10am-12.

FITNESS

BRANDON. Breckland Forest Gymnastics Club, training at various levels, details 01842 815218.

Sports Centre: Fitness class for the unfit, 6-6.30pm; beginners pilates, 6.45-7.45pm; pilates for experienced, 7.45-8.45pm.

Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 6.30-7.30pm.

SWAFFHAM. Meet Buttercross car park: Walking for Health, weekly White Hart Walk (2.5 miles), 9.30am, turn up or telephone 01362 656344/656820.

Campingland Car Park, by the Community Centre: Tai chi in the Park (weather permitting), 10.30-11.30am, donations to Swaffham and Litcham Home Hospice, 01760 724170.

THETFORD. Cloverfield Community Church: Pilates, fitness class, 10-11am, 01842 815074.

Grammar School: Thetford Judo Club, 8-9pm.

WATTON. Junior School: Kuk Sool Won, martial art, suitable for all ages, 6.30-8pm.

Youth Centre: Tae Kwon Do, Saracen Martial Arts, first lesson free, 7-8pm, 01953 882034.

Sports Centre: Table tennis, juniors 6.30pm, seniors 7.30pm.

WEETING. Primary School: Kickboxing, adults and children from 7 years, 7pm, 07759436272.

SHOWS

KING'S LYNN. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place: Jethro (adults only), 7.30pm �18, 01553 764864.

DANCES

BARTON MILLS. Village Hall: Modern square dance classes, 8pm.

BRANDON. Community Centre, Bury Road: Ballroom and popular sequence tea dance, 2-4pm �2.50.

SAHAM TONEY. Wells Cole Community Centre, Bell Lane: Modern jive with the Jive Club, beginners and improvers 8-10pm �5, 01953 455500 (Sandra).

THURSDAY, 23/04/2009

EVENTS

BRANDON. Baptist Church: Coffee morning, 9.30-11.30am.

Harvest Centre, Brandon Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Healing Rooms ministry, 5.30-8.30pm, appointments on 01842 828537.

NECTON. All Saints Church, Parish Room: Coffee morning, 10am-12 �1 for tea/coffee and cake/biscuit; in aid of tower restoration fund.

SWAFFHAM. Baptist Church, Station Street: J's for children 6-10 years, with games, art and craft, puppets, music etc, 5.30-7pm �1 per child; J's+ for 11-16 years, with games, puppets, music, drama, chill out time, etc, 7.15-9pm �1 per child, 01760 725349.

THETFORD. Riversdale Centre, Tanner Street: Thetford healers session, open to public, 9.30-11.30am free, donations accepted.

Abbey Neighbourhood Centre: Matthew House Project, needle exchange and community drop-in, 12-2pm.

Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life: Thetford Tree Walk, with Tree and Countryside Officer, 2-3.30pm �2.50/museum pass holders and Friends �2.

Norwich Road School: Phase One Theatre Group, rehearsals (term time), 4.30-6pm.

Fulmerston Church, Pine Close: Big Sitting Room youth group, 13-18 years, 7-9pm.

St Michael's Close Community Hall, St Michael's Close: Thetford Spiritualists, evening of clairvoyance with Dorothy Cooklin, 7.30pm.

WATTON. Pentecostal Church, Old Dereham Road: Noah's Ark toddler and baby group, 9.30-11.30am, 01953 881358; Noah's Ark 3-5s and parents/carers, 1.30-3pm �1 per family, 01953 882986.

Junior School: Adult belly dancing class every Thursday, 7-8.30pm.

FITNESS

BRANDON. Breckland Forest Gymnastics Club, training at various levels, details 01842 815218.

Leisure Centre: Tumblers coffee morning, for mothers and toddlers, 9.30-11.30am.

Leisure Centre: Legs, bums and tums, low/medium impact aerobic class, 6.30-7.30pm.

Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 7.30-8.30pm.

GREAT HOCKHAM. Village Hall: Taekwondo/self defence, first lesson free, 7-8pm, 01953 882848.

THETFORD. Norfolk Natural Health Clinic: C'hi gung, 10am-12, 01842 820121.

Cloverfields Church Hall: Kickboxing tuition for adults and children, from 7 years, 6.30pm, 07759436272.

WATTON. Sports Centre: Table tennis, 2-4pm.

Youth Centre: Apollo Kickboxing Academy, junior classes 8-13 years, 6.30-7.30pm; senior classes, 14+, 7.30-8.30pm, 01953 883965.

SHOWS

KING'S LYNN. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place: An Evening with Gervase Phinn, 7.30pm �14.50, 01553 764864.

NEW BUCKENHAM. Village Hall: Return to Akenfield: The village forty years on (drama) by Craig Taylor - Eastern Angles, 7.30pm �tba, 01953 860216.

WATTON. Queens Hall, Norwich Road: Don't Dress For Dinner (comedy) - Wayland Players, 7.45pm �5, tickets from Adcocks, Watton High Street (01953 881248) or www.waylandplayers.org.uk.

GIGS

KING'S LYNN. Queen's Arms: The Next Big Gig featuring the Ed Skerry Duo, Jake and Band, 7.30pm �5.

DANCES

CARBROOKE. Village Hall, Church Street: Carbrooke Sequence Dance Club, tuition 7.30-8pm, dancing 8-10.15pm �1.50.

FRIDAY, 24/04/2009

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Connaught Hall: Macmillan Cancer Support and M & Co Fashion Show, 7.30pm �5/under 12s free.

LAKENHEATH. RSPB Lakenheath Fen: Bat night, guided walk, bring torch and insect repellent, 7.45-10pm �4/children �2/RSPB members half price; booking essential 01842 863400.

SWAFFHAM. Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Coffeetots for parents/carers and pre-school children, 10am-12 �1 first adult, 25p per child, 50p extra adult (including refreshments).

Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Powapak, for children aged 5-9, fun, games, crafts, 6-7pm 50p.

Ex-Servicemen's Social Club, Lynn Street: Super meat draw, 10pm tickets 5 for �2 from club.

THETFORD. Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 9am-12 �1 per family.

Fulmerston Christian Fellowship: Parent and toddler group, term time only, 9.15-10.45am.

Kings Court, Earl Street: Cancer Support Group, 10-11.30am.

St Michael's Close Community Room: Thetford Elders' Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, �4, 01842 763722.

Laburnum Grove Day Centre, Elm Road: Age Concern lunches, 3-course lunch, transport available 1pm �3.60, bookings 01842 750088.

Church of the Nazarene: Friday Club, term time, ages 5-10, 6-7.30pm.

Ford Place Nursing Home, Ford Street: Thetford's Forgotten Garden annual meeting, 6pm.

TITTLESHALL. Village Hall: Village Screen presents Easy Virtue (12A), 7.30pm �3.50 on door.

WATTON. Pentecostal Church, Old Dereham Road: Friendship club, meet new people, chat, tea/coffee, 10am-12, 01953 881358.

FITNESS

BRANDON. Leisure Centre: A social and fun filled session for the more mature person, with light aerobics, badminton, gym time and coffee, 10am-12 and 12-2pm.

Leisure Centre: Badminton, experienced players welcome, 7.30-9.30pm.

THETFORD. Breckland Leisure Centre: Thetford Rollerskating Club, for boys and girls from 4 years, tuition, grades and certificates, skate hire available, 4.55pm.

SHOWS

WATTON. Queens Hall, Norwich Road: Don't Dress For Dinner (comedy) - Wayland Players, 7.45pm �5, tickets from Adcocks, Watton High Street (01953 881248) or www.waylandplayers.org.uk.

GIGS

BANHAM. Barrel: Riff Raff, Villains, Ladies of the Night, Scallywags, Small Time Gangsters, Psychos and more bands tbc (jail house music and prison-break beats), 7.30pm civilians �3/scum �2.

KING'S LYNN. Bar Red, Norfolk Street: Six Foot Something, 8.30pm.

King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place: Are You Experienced? The Jimi Hendrix Experience, 7.30pm �15, 01553 764864.

Queen's Arms: The Next Big Gig featuring Fire Drive Tiger, Stud Muffin, Genuine Fake, Innocence Lost, 7.30pm �5.

DANCES

BECK ROW. Community Centre: Square dance classes, 8-10pm first evening free.

WATTON. Wayland Hall: Ballroom and Latin, class 7.30-8.30pm �3, 01953 885158.

SALES

HOLME HALE. Village Hall: General auction, book in from 12.30pm, entries from 1.30pm, starts 6pm; information 01362 851475.

SWAFFHAM. Assembly Rooms, Market Place: Indoor market with cakes, plants, cards, books, crafts, collectables, knitted garments, supported by the Iceni Partnership, 9am-1pm.

SATURDAY, 25/04/2009

EVENTS

DEREHAM. MNR: Steam services, information 01362 690633.

EAST HARLING. Bowls Club: Coffee morning, with bric-a-brac and cake stall, raffle, 10am-12; proceeds Bowls Club.

LAKENHEATH. RSPB Lakenheath Fen: Photography workshop, on theme of Spring, bring a camera, 10am-1pm �10/children �5/RSPB members half price; booking essential 01842 863400.

METHWOLD. Primary School: Primary school reunion, 2-4, all welcome.

SWAFFHAM. St Peter and St Paul Parish Church: Coffee morning, 9.30am-12.

Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Oasis Snack Bar, 10am-2pm.

Assembly Rooms, Market Place: Swaffham Horticultural Society bingo, 8pm.

THETFORD. Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 12-2pm �1 per family.

Laburnum Grove Day Centre, Elm Road: Age Concern lunches, 3-course lunch, transport available 1pm �3.60, bookings 01842 750088.

FITNESS

BRANDON. Leisure Centre: Badminton, 10am-12.

SHOWS

HOCKWOLD. Village Hall: Return to Akenfield: The village forty years on (drama) by Craig Taylor - Eastern Angles, 7.30pm �tba, 01842 827713.

KING'S LYNN. King's Lynn Arts Centre, 27-29 King Street: Ivan Brackenbury's Hospital Radio Christmas Show (comedy), 8pm �11.50-�12.50, 01553 764864.

King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place: Fifi Live: The Fairy & the Flowertots (family show), 3.30pm �13/concs �11/family tickets �33 and �44, 01553 764864.

WATTON. Queens Hall, Norwich Road: Don't Dress For Dinner (comedy) - Wayland Players, 7.45pm �5, tickets from Adcocks, Watton High Street (01953 881248) or www.waylandplayers.org.uk.

CONCERTS

THETFORD. Carnegie Rooms: Thetford Concert Committee present a St George's Day concert by the Bridgham and Harling Band, bar and raffle, 7.30pm tickets �5 from 2 New Horizons or on the door.

GIGS

BANHAM. Barrel: To The Last (classic rock/metal covers), 9pm �3.

CONGHAM. The Anvil: Tiny's Karaoke, 8pm-til late.

FOULDEN. White Hart Inn: The Good Time Band, 8.30pm.

HILBOROUGH. Swan Inn: John Lord (saxophonist and singer), 7.30pm.

SWAFFHAM. Ex-Servicemen's Club: Live entertainment, members �1/guests �2/non members �5.

DANCES

CARBROOKE. Village Hall: Variety of dance styles from 3 upwards, displays, shows and exams with IDTA, 9.30am-2pm, Carol 07887770082.

RAF MARHAM. Sandringham Centre: Marham Dance Club, all ages, hip hop and more, 9.30-11.30am.

THETFORD. Carnegie Rooms, Cage Lane: Buffet dance with music by Red Beans 'n' Rice (jazz), 7.30pm �7 inclusive, 01842 755881; proceeds New Horizons charity.

SALES

KING'S LYNN. St John's Church, The Walks: Spring fair, plants, bric-a-brac, cakes, preserves and refreshments, 10am-2pm.

NARBOROUGH. Community Hall: General auction, viewing 11am, starts 12 noon.

SWAFFHAM. Outside Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Jumble, toys, books, bric-a-brac etc, 10am; proceeds for the slum children in Mumbai, India.

SWANTON MORLEY. Village Hall: Car boot, 7.30am-12 �4; in aid of diabetes and village hall.

WEETING. Village Hall, Saxon Place: Equestrian table top sale, refreshments, doors open 2-4pm 25p, tables �5 (supplied) so must be booked in advance, 07788 446944.

EXHIBITIONS

SHIPDHAM. WI Hall: Shipdham Art Group's annual exhibition, tombola and refreshments available, 10am-4.30pm; in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance.

SUNDAY, 26/04/2009

EVENTS

ATTLEBOROUGH. Sherbourne House, Norwich Road: Wedding Fair, exhibitors, competition to win dinner and overnight stay at Sherbourne House, 11am-4pm.

BRANDON. Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Worship celebration and the Word, 10am.

DEREHAM. MNR: Steam services, information 01362 690633.

GAYTON. Jubilee Hall: Britain in the 60s and 70s, display of memorabilia, fun raffle, refreshments, 12-4.30pm �2/children �1; 70's house party, dancing to the hits, party food of the era, bring own drink, 7.30-10pm �4/children �2; proceeds hall funds.

GREAT HOCKHAM. Holy Trinity Church: Sunday Club (ages 4-11) 10.20am; united holy communion 10.30am.

KING'S LYNN. Gaywood Library: Storytime and activity session for children, must be accompanied by adult, 11am.

Lynnsport and Leisure: Sponsored walk, three walks - 1.65 miles from Lynnsport to South Wootton, 1.55 miles South Wootton to North Wootton and 1.35 miles North Wootton to Castle Rising (4.55 miles to complete all three), 12-4pm �2/under 16s free; proceeds Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind's West Norfolk Minibus Appeal; sponsorship and information on 01603 629558.

MERTON. St Peter's Church: Matins, 9am.

SWAFFHAM. Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Breckland Christian Fellowship, worship and ministry, 10.30am.

Community Centre: Aphesis Community Church meets every Sunday to celebrate Jesus, 10.30am.

Community Centre, Beech Close, Campingland: Swaffham Spiritual Awareness Group meeting, with Arthur Wright, 6.30pm donations �2.50.

Ex-Servicemen's Social Club, Lynn Street: One house jackpot bingo, 9.30pm.

THETFORD. Cloverfield Community Church, Rosecroft Way: Service, 10am.

Church of the Nazarene, Croxton Road: Service, 10.45am.

FITNESS

BRANDON. Leisure Centre Foyer: Brandon Fern Hoppers, friendly running group for all abilities, 9am, 01842 763174.

SWAFFHAM. Woolworths, Church Walk: Walking for Health, weekly Church Walk (1 mile), 2pm, just turn up or telephone 01362 656344/656820.

SHOWS

KING'S LYNN. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place: Fifi Live: The Fairy & the Flowertots (family show), 2pm �13/concs �11/family tickets �33 and �44, 01553 764864.

CONCERTS

SWAFFHAM. Assembly Rooms: Swaffham Arts present Close Harmony, singing songs from the Swing Era, 3pm tickets �7 members and �9 non-members, from Ceres Bookshop 01760 722504 and The Green Parrot 01760 724704.

DANCES

WEST WINCH. William Burt Centre, Watering Lane: Modern jive with Foot-loose, 7.30-10.30pm, 07947 607810.

SALES

ASHILL. Community Centre and village: Village yard and car boot sale, car boot pitches �5, yard sales around the village, 9am-1pm.

BRANDON. Breckland Middle School, Crown Street: Car boot, no professional traders, refreshments, gates open 7 for sellers, 8am-12 for buyers, car �5/car and trailer �8/van �10, no need to book.

MONDAY, 27/04/2009

EVENTS

BRANDON. Methodist Church: Tiny Talk, baby signing classes, 9.30-10.30am.

Library: Bookstart sessions, for mums, toddlers and babies, stories and nursery rhymes, 10-11am.

SWAFFHAM. Parish Church Rooms: Noah's Ark toddler group (term time), toys, craft, drinks, snack and more, new families always welcome, 1-2.45pm, 01760 724236.

THETFORD. Toy Library, Fulmerston Road: Toy library, play session including snack and craft activity, 9am-12 �1 per family.

Fulmerston Christian Fellowship: Parent and Toddler Group, 9.15-10.45am.

United Reformed Church, Earls Street: Bumps and Babies Caf�, all pregnant women and families with babies welcome, drop in an time between 9.30-11.30am.

Riversdale Centre: Thetford Elders Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, �4, 01842 763722.

Abbey Neighbourhood Centre: Dads Place, information and support for dads, drop-in, 1-3pm, 01842 821643.

St Michael's Community Hall: Nexus, everyone welcome, disabled and non disabled, teas, chat and weekly raffle in aid of Nexus, 1.30-3.30pm.

Fulmerston Church: KClub, for 5-11 years, activities and games, 4.30-6pm free, 01842 821643.

Salvation Army, Magdalen Street: Kids Alive Club, 4-11 years, 5.15-6.15pm, 754712.

Riversdale Centre, Audrey Room, Tanner Street: Thetford healing group, healing sessions open to the public, 7.30-9pm free but donations accepted.

Kings Court, Earls Street: Thetford (Breckland) Lioness Club, 8pm, 0845 833 7485.

FITNESS

BRANDON. Leisure Centre: Tai chi, relaxation, movement, 10-11am.

Leisure Centre: Cardio kick, using techniques from kick boxing and aerobic steps, 6.30-7.30pm.

Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 7-8pm.

Leisure Centre: Taekwondo/self defence ideal for all ages, first lesson free, 7.30-8.30pm contact Dave Robb 01953 882848.

WEETING. Primary School: Tai chi and Chi Kung, all levels, beginners welcome, 7-8.30pm 01842 878246.

WRETHAM. Village Hall: Tai chi, relaxation, meditation, 5.30-6.30pm.

DANCES

NORTHWOLD. Village Hall: Sequence with tuition, 7.45-10pm, 01366 500250.

SAPISTON. Village Hall: Beginners sequence dancing lessons, 6.30pm, intermediate 7.30pm, 01284 703943.

SWAFFHAM. Sacred Heart Convent School: Dancing with Xavier, in the gym, ballroom 7-8pm �5, Latin 8-9pm �5, Argentine tango 9-10pm �5 one class, �8 two classes, �12 three classes, 01760 336410.

THETFORD. Carnegie Room, Cage Lane: Sequence/social dancing, 2-4pm �2 01842 765365; Salsa, beginners 7.30pm, intermediates 8.30pm, 07863 291074.

Admiral School: Line dancing classes, 8-10pm.

TUESDAY, 28/04/2009

EVENTS

BRANDON. Full Gospel Church, Fengate Drove: Kidzone, parent and toddler group, 10am-12.

Baptist Church Hall, High Street: Brandon Arts Society, all abilities welcome, 2-4pm, 01842 810677.

Sports and Social Clubroom: Social chess, training on request, 7pm, 01842 810506.

SWAFFHAM. Baptist Church: Parent and toddler session, 9.30am �1 per family including refreshments.

Oasis Centre, Cley Road: Oasis Care Luncheon Club, 12.15pm �3 for home-cooked meal, tea/coffee, anyone on low income welcome, 01760 723175.

THETFORD. Salvation Army, Magdalen Street: Little Lambs parents and toddlers (term time), 9.30-11.30am.

Redcastle Furze Community Centre: Coffee morning, free internet use, 9.30am-1pm.

Riversdale Centre: Thetford Elders Lunch Club, freshly cooked lunch, �4, 01842 763722.

Homestart, 63 Vicarage Road: Baby Buddies, friendship and support for young parents, 12.30-2.30pm, 01842 821642.

FITNESS

BRANDON. Leisure Centre: Leisure Club for the more mature client, involving light aerobics, badminton, gym and coffee, 10am-12 and 12-2pm.

Leisure Centre: Yoga class, for regulars and complete novices, 5.45-7.15pm.

Leisure Centre: Spinning, cardiovascular training session using fixed wheel bikes, 6-7pm and 7-8pm.

Leisure Centre Foyer: Brandon Fern Hoppers, friendly running group for all abilities, 7pm, 01842 763174.

Sports Centre: Badminton, all ages, 7.30-9.30pm, 01842 815111.

Leisure Centre: Beginners pilates, 8-9pm, 01842 813748.

WATTON. Christian Community Centre: Tai chi (relaxation) classes, 7.15pm, email taichi7stars@googlemail.com.

WEETING. Weeting 21: Pilates 6-6.45pm �3 per class, �6 for ball and pilates; 7-8pm �4 per class, �6 for ball and pilates.

CONCERTS

KING'S LYNN. King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place: City of London Sinfonia, director/harpsichord: Steven Devine; soloists: Craig Ogen (guitar) and Alison Stephens (mandolin); programme of works by JS Bach Brandenburg, Hummel, Vivaldi, Giuliani and Bach, 7.30pm �15-�22, 01553 764864.

DANCES

HOLME HALE. The Pavilion, School Road: Latin with Xavier, class 9-10pm �5, 01760 336410.

RAF MARHAM. Sandringham Centre: Marham Dance Club, all ages, hip hop and more, 7-9pm.

SWAFFHAM. Hamond's High School, Brandon Road: Line with Dave, beginners 7.15-8.15pm, improvers 8.15-10pm, 01328 863697.

WATTON. Wayland Hall: Ballroom and Latin, 7.30-8.30pm �2.50, 01953 885158.