Denton A Village in South Norfolk, England

Show Success

Posted 20th February

There was a good turnout last week for the three performances of this year's DVC production, Aladdin. The cast and production crew had a great time and the audiences appeared to enjoy themselves as well.

Details of the cast etc appear on a DVC Page.

A number of other pictures, like this one taken by Lisa North, can be seen on Flickr.

Anyone for Tennis?

Posted 19th February

The annual village Table Tennis Tournament will take place on Friday March 2nd.

Further details under Coming Events.

Oil Change

Posted 14th February

DABOS, the local oil bulk-buying syndicate has been reorganised.

Katrina Cattermole who has been running the scheme since its founder Julie Oxley stepped down, has now handed over to Robert Banbury from Alburgh. Further details are on on the Website

Question Time

Posted 4th February

This year's Village Quiz, held on February 4th, was, appropriately enough, a great example of the Olympic spirit in action. Taking part was far more important than winning.

This was demonstrated by the two teams that contested last place and achieved the same score, 58 points. A tie-breaker "What is the length of the Nile? was needed to separate them and decide who took home the coveted wooden spoons. "Norfolk and Chance" who were closest to the correct answer - 4,132 miles! - achieved this notable distinction.

Ten teams took part and enjoyed a great evening with an excellent meal at half time. The winners were "Poppy's People" aka "The Hanners" with 83 points but it was a close run thing with 5 points covering the top three places.

Thanks must go to all those who contributed to the event but particularly to the question-mistresses, Denise and Julie, and to Kath who did a great job organising the food.

In the Picture

Posted 30th January

Saturday's Photographic Exhibition "A Year in the Life of Denton" – was a great success.

Attendance to see the results of Lisa North's labours was excellent and the pictures were outstanding. Profits to date total £760, to be split as follows: East Anglian Air Ambulance £500, Denton Village Hall Funds £160, Denton Church £100.

Lisa has provided some pictures of the event which can be seen in the 2011 Archive.

Alternatively, all the pictures on display can be viewed via the Flickr System.

Quiz Night – Details Announced

Posted 27th January

Details of this annual event, to be held this year on Saturday 4th February, are now available under Coming Events.

Good Food and Good Fundraising

Posted 24th January

The fundraising lunch organised by the Thomas family at the Village Hall on Sunday was a great success; the Hall was packed.

The food was excellent – roast beef with all the trimmings followed by an amazing choice of puddings. Some people, who will remain nameless, insisted on trying several of the latter.

In thanking everybody for attending Chris Thomas paid tribute to the many people who had contributed to the event. His mother later announced that nearly £900 had been raised for the cancer ward at the N&NU Hospital.

Good News for Middle Road

Posted 12th January

There was good news for most Middle Road residents at Tuesday's meeting of the Parish Council.

It was announced that the long battle over the use (or misuse) of farm buildings at Grove Farm was finally over. The owner's appeal against a refusal to allow a change of use to residential occupation has been lost.

For many years (since 1996!) the owner has rented out one of the buildings for residential use after converting it without planning permission. Following enforcement action by South Norfolk Council a planning application was sumitted in 2008. This was turned down early in 2009 and further enforcement action followed. Eventually, the owner appealed to the Planning Inspectorate.

A public enquiry was held last year and the inspector has now ruled in favour of the Council. Residential use must cease within six months.

As Middle Road residents know all too well, the planning system sometimes "grinds exceeding slow", but it gets there in the end.

On Terra Firma

Posted 9th January

Back on the ground after their very successful Skydive in September the Thomas Family are continuing their cancer fundraising efforts with a Sunday Lunch event at the Village Hall on 22nd January.

Further details appear on the Coming Events page.

Christmas Starts Here

Posted 20th December

This year Christmas in Denton will kick-off with a special event in the Village Hall on Saturday 24th December -– Christmas Eve.

The normal Friday bar session on the 23rd has been cancelled but replaced, with party food provided by Jo and David Wright, one day later. All welcome.

NB – As a result no meal will be provided on December's Last Friday, the 30th.

Red is the Colour

Posted 1st December

This year's AGM of the Black Hand Cyder Society was a special occasion and was celebrated in style.

The Society is now eleven years old and members decided to recognise the great contribution of their Chairman - the person who has played a leading role in its affairs from the start and, critically, has provided the premises where "it all happens".

Adrian Hipwell is noted for wearing a flat cap and red neckerchief on every possible occasion so, as a tribute, members attended the AGM, on December 1st, in similar attire. Unfortunately Adrian had dressed more formally but he enjoyed the spectacle!

At the close of the meeting, where another very successful year was recorded, David Godsmark, on behalf of the membership, presented Adrian with a red check dressing gown so that he can now wear his favourite colour at all times.

Village Spirit

Posted 20th November

Nearly 120 people enjoyed a great evening at the annual Village Supper at the Village Hall last night.

As usual catering standards were very high and the four-course meal was quite delicious. Thanks must go to everybody who contributed. However what really made the evening was the opportunity for so many members of our community to come together in such a relaxed environment. No wonder that the Sheriff's proposal of a toast to "The Spirit of Denton" was greeted by universal acclamation.

Meeting Announced

Posted 14th November

The date of the Village Hall AGM has been announced.

The meeting will be held, in the Bar, on Monday 28th November. All inhabitants of the village of eighteen years and upwards are entitled to attend and vote at the meeting.

For further details please contact Kath Hanner (788414) or David Godsmark (788352).

Denton on Display

Posted 13th November

Throughout this year Lisa North, as part of her photographic training course, has been attending events in the village with her camera.

The results will be on view at an Exhibition at the Village Hall on Saturday, 28th January. You could be on view. Don't miss it!

No Rise in Council Tax

Posted 11th November

Denton Parish Council have agreed, for the second year running, to make no increase in their share of the council tax that all households are required to pay.

For the coming financial year, 2012/13, the council's precept will increase by just £70 to £3,301. However, because of the new houses that are now contributing, the amount paid by individual households (this year £20.57 for a Band D property) should remain the same.

Harleston Bid Rejected

Posted 11th November

The Parish Council have again rejected a request from Harleston Town Council for a contribution towards the cost of the town's car parks.

When, three years ago, South Norfolk Council decided to introduce charging for their car parks in Harleston the Town Council objected. Believing that retaining free car-parking was important they decided to take over the car parks themselves. To do so they have to pay South Norfolk a significant sum, over £13,000, every year. This is partly funded by local businesses but the bulk of the cost is borne by local council tax payers. For Band D households this adds more than £8 to their annual tax bill.

Recognising that many people from outside Harleston take advantage of the free parking in the town, the Town Council have asked neighbouring parish councils to make a contribution to the costs on behalf of their residents.

Some local PCs have recognised the saving to those visiting Harleston and helped with the cost but Denton PC decided at their November meeting that, not wishing to discriminate between Harleston and Bungay, they would not make any contribution.