Site Map
This page shows the complete current structure and contents of the site. It now contains over 450 pages.
An "A to Z" Index is also available.
The Home Page
A Welcome to the Site, links to the latest news items and information about recent changes.
The Village News Section
Current
The latest news of the village. Stories are normally archived after three months.
News Archive
Old news stories are held in yearly archives.
It should be pointed out that some external links held in these news items may no longer work!
The Village Diary
Significant events in the village are listed for the coming three months.
The Features Section
Any short-term activity will be included in this section but, as a result, the contents is subject to change and may be out of date when you view this!
Coming Events
Events not included elewhere, e.g. on club pages, are covered on this page.
Sponsored Activities
Current sponsored fund-raising activities by Denton residents.
Development Plans
The details of current development proposals for the village.
The Village Information Section
Facts and Figures
Some basic statistics on the village.
River Waveney
Information about "our" river.
Distribution Lists
The village's own internal net-based communication systems.
Dentontalk
How the prime distribution list works.
Internet and Email Guidance
Help for those new to the net and e-mail.
The Parish Magazine
The Alburgh and Denton Parish News.
The Village Hall
Everything you need to know about the centre of village life.
Bar Rota
The current bar staffing arrangements.
Marquee Hire
Another village service.
Food & Drink
Regular Refreshment Opportunities.
Including:Coffee Mornings
The Village Hall Bar
Last Fridays
Why the last Friday of each month is special in Denton.
Tuesday Lunch Club
And the second Tuesday also.
The Church In Denton
The Church and Chapel working together.
Cleaning Rotas
Flower and cleaning rotas for both Church and Chapel.
The Playing Field
Fun and games on the playing field.
Denton Names
The origin of local place-names.
Denton in Pictures
Photographs of the local area.
Rogerson's Wood
Denton's Millennium Wood - planted to last.
Rights of Way
The village's bridleways and footpaths.
Waste & Recycling
Waste disposal, recycling and composting facilities in Denton.
Other Dentons
Denton's cousins around the world.
Our Neighbours
Denton's neighbouring villages.
Directory Updates
Corrections to the Village Directory.
The Clubs & Societies Section
Information about the local organisations that play such an important part in village life.
Black Hand Cyder Society
How the village produces and then consumes its local beverage.
Black Hand History
The history of the Society.
Boules
How members enjoy their summer gatherings.
Denton Art Group
Details of the group's activities.
Denton Bowls Club
Details of the clubs's activities.
Denton Dawdlers
Details of the group's activities.
Denton Gardening Club
Details of the club's activities.
The Show
The current year's Show.
Club History
The history of the Club.
Tuesday Lunch Club
Lunch on the Second Tuesday of the month.
Denton Tennis Group
Details of the clubs's activities.
Denton Variety Club & The Rising Stars
Thespian activities for young and old.
DVC History
The Club's history and a list of productions.
2022 - No Show
2021 - No Show
Sequence Dancing Group
A recent arrival – Dancing in Denton.
The Dentones
Denton's own singing group.
Denton Women's Institute
Our active, if not very traditional, WI.
Emergency Services
Hopefully never needed, but there just in case.
Community Information Services
Sources of help and advice.
Health Services
Doctors, hospitals etc.
Post Office Services
Local offices and postal services.
Communications Services
Telephone and Broadband services.
Library Services
Mobile and fixed.
Transport Services
Local buses and other services.
Education
Adult education as well as local schools.
Entertainment
Links to cinemas and theatres.
Shopping Services
Local sources of goods and services from banks to petrol stations.
Heating Oil Syndicate
Denton's own oil purchasing co-operative.
Local Businesses
Businesses operating locally.
Denton Parish Council
At the grassroots.
Parish Council Elections
Meeting Agenda
Minutes
An archive of Council minutes from 2007.
Parish Council Finance
Members Code of Conduct
Access to Information
South Norfolk District Council
The second tier, based at Long Stratton.
- My South Norfolk
A link to the "My South Norfolk" service.
Norfolk County Council
Where most of our Council Tax goes.
A Brief History of Denton
Denton through the ages in two formats.
Denton Archaeology
The pre-history page.
Denton in the Domesday Book
1066 (1086 actually) and all that.
Castle Hill & Darrow Wood
Denton's most impressive ancient monument.
Church History
Denton's oldest building.
Church Building
A detailed description of St Mary's Church.
Church Objects
Items associated with the church but held elsewhere – with links.
Rectors of St Mary's
A list of Rectors since 1302.
- Postlethwaite Family
- William Bouverie
Details of the family that provided two of Denton's Rectors in the 18th century.
Information about another of Denton's distinguished Rectors.
Remembrance Sermon
The text of the Remembrance Day sermon delivered by Chris Whipps in 2013.
People from Denton's Past
Former members of our community.
Details of people on the village war memorials, links to old directories etc.
More Recent Obituaries
Obituaries, from the Parish Magazine, of more recent members of our community; sadly no longer with us.
Denton's Buildings
Significant local buildings.
- Chapel Farm
Details from its sale in 1928.
- Chapel Farm
Old Photographs of the Village
Some village scenes recorded in old photographs.
Parish Council
Various aspects of the history of local government in Denton, principally the Parish Council.
- Highlights from the Minutes.
Some of the more interesting items recorded in the old PC Minutes book.
- Members of the Councils.
This page contains details of those who have served the Parish on various local authorities.
- The Parish Precept.
Details of the sums of money raised by precept by the Council.
- Highlights from the Minutes.
Communications
The history of local transport and telecommunications.
The Annual Village Quiz
Much missed.
Dentill
Denton's Farming Festival.
Dentill
Denton's Farming Festival.
Odds & Ends
Miscellaneous information.
Denton's Administrative History
Councils galore.
Great Green Windmill
Denton's mills
Denton Workhouse
Poor relief in Denton.
Population Change
Census records.
Our Trigpoint
A new historic monument.
Misery Corner
What's in a name?
A Titanic Link?
Not really, but nearly.
A Public Inquiry
Sorting out our paths.
The Village Sign
Well done the WI.
World War II
How the war affected life in Denton.
Millennium 2000
Recent History, but a great occasion.
Archive 2009
Major events of the year.
Best Village Competitions
Denton' achievements in two competitions.
Charity Cycle Challenge
Two ladies of Denton visit our cousins.
Archive 2010
Major events of the year.
Coast to Coast
An epic journey from sea to sea.
Travellers – Again
The invasion of the village playing field.
Archive 2011
Major events of the year.
Affordable Housing
The on-going project to provide new affordable housing in the village.
Dentill 2011
The third running of Denton's own farming festival.
Playground Improvements
The project to significantly improve the playarea on the playing-field.
Speed Limit
Denton's first speed restrictions.
Archive 2012
Major events of the year.
Community Shop
The on-going project to provide new affordable housing in the village.
The Wider World
How Denton celebrated events elsewhere.
Relief for Middle Road
The long-running planning saga is resolved.
Archive 2013
Major events of the year.
Postbox Stolen
How a village landmark disappeared.
Two Great Events
Special entertainment for Denton residents.
Carpet Bowls Returns
The Bowls Club plays again.
Archive 2014
Major events of the year.
New Rector
A significant appointment.
Broadband Hopes
Hopes raised and dashed.
Path to the Post Office
Improved access for our senior citizens.
Archive 2015
Major events of the year.
Second Tuesdays Launched/Lunched
A new lunch facility.
Unusual Visitors
Aliens land in Denton.
Democracy in Action?
Three polls but only two elections.
Community Shop
The project to investigate providing a Community Shop in Denton.
Archive 2016
Major events of the year.
Growing Like Topsy?
Another extension for the Village Hall.
Compost Shut Down
Suspension of a valued service.
Happy Birthday Your Majesty - and Tim
Celebrating in style.
A Defibrillator for the Village
A lifesaver installed.
DGC at 20
20th anniversary celebration.
The Year of the Three Clerks
Problems for the Parish Council.
Archive 2017
Major events of the year.
Church Restoration
A major project for St Mary's.
The Great Exhibition
Back in time.
Archive 2018
Major events of the year.
Local Improvements
Things getting better in Denton.
Recognition
Awards all round.
For Her Dad
Well done Beth.
Archive 2019
Major events of the year.
The Year of Four Elections
Keeping the politicians busy.
A Year of Celebrations
Business as usual for Denton.
Archive 2020
Major events of the year.
The Year of the Virus
How our lives were changed.
75th Anniversary
Denton celebrates.
The Slavery Link
A historical reminder.
Ten Years of Talking
Keeping in touch.
Texas Links Renewed
Lost and Found.
Archive 2021
Major events of the year.
A Second Year of the Virus
It continued.
200th Anniversary
The Chapel.
Post Office Problems
A sad loss.
Competitions Galore
Fun and games.
Archive 2022
Major events of the year.
The Year of the Virus - Mark III
It continued again.
The Royal Jubilee
How Denton celebrated this historic event.
The Year of the Photographers
Pictures all over the place.
Coffee Returns
A service restored.
Weather Extremes
The Denton Tornado.
Archive 2023
Major events of the year.
Back to Normal
Well almost!
An Election Year
Parish and District.
Climate Change
The great debate.
The Coronation
King Charles installed.
Sad Losses
Some distinguished residents leave us.
Christmas Display
A new way of celebrating the Holiday.
Other Links
Some useful external historical links.
The Local Services Section
Information and contact details for a wide range of services used by village residents.
The Local Government Section
The three tiers of local authority that operate locally.
The Village History Section
This section tries to pull together lots of information abour Denton's past using external links where appropriate.
Finding Denton
How to find us.
Contact Us
We want to hear from you.