The Marlpit Magazine https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/ Broadland Community News Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:24:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-Marlpic-icon2-32x32.png The Marlpit Magazine https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/ 32 32 Eat well: Food as Medicine https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/eat-well-food-as-medicine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eat-well-food-as-medicine Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:24:11 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2814 This month’s focus is simple, sustainable eating — adding good things to your plate rather than fixating on what to cut out, making the most of September’s seasonal produce, and remembering that shared meals nourish us as much as the food itself.

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]]> This month’s focus is simple, sustainable eating — adding good things to your plate rather than fixating on what to cut out, making the most of September’s seasonal produce, and remembering that shared meals nourish us as much as the food itself.

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]]> Growing Our Futures: A New Way Forward for Horstead Church https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/growing-our-futures-a-new-way-forward-for-horstead-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=growing-our-futures-a-new-way-forward-for-horstead-church Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:05:59 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2810 Following a July open meeting with the Parish Council, Tithe Barn Committee, Horstead Trust and villagers, plans are taking shape to make the medieval church more sustainable and community-focused — from a kitchen, toilet and solar panels to a wider vision as the heart of village life. Volunteers for the planning group are welcome.

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]]> Following a July open meeting with the Parish Council, Tithe Barn Committee, Horstead Trust and villagers, plans are taking shape to make the medieval church more sustainable and community-focused — from a kitchen, toilet and solar panels to a wider vision as the heart of village life. Volunteers for the planning group are welcome.


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]]> Third birthday celebration for Broads dementia café https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/third-birthday-celebration-for-broads-dementia-cafe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=third-birthday-celebration-for-broads-dementia-cafe Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:08:33 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2806 The free weekly café for people living with dementia and their carers celebrated three years at Hoveton Village Hall, with entertainment from Horning Amateur Theatrical Society, cake, and plenty of birthday cheer.

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The free weekly café for people living with dementia and their carers celebrated three years at Hoveton Village Hall, with entertainment from Horning Amateur Theatrical Society, cake, and plenty of birthday cheer.

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]]> What does Help for Heroes do? https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/what-does-help-for-heroes-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-help-for-heroes-do Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:58:38 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2784 Set up in 2007 to support those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, Help for Heroes now works with veterans and their families from across the UK Armed Forces — supporting 5,229 people in 2024-25, with more than 6,100 veterans estimated to live in Broadland alone. Simone Ward writes about her work as a community builder […]

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]]> Set up in 2007 to support those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, Help for Heroes now works with veterans and their families from across the UK Armed Forces — supporting 5,229 people in 2024-25, with more than 6,100 veterans estimated to live in Broadland alone. Simone Ward writes about her work as a community builder in the area, and about the Coltishall drop-in café, where no sign-up is needed. First Thursday of each month at Coltishall Village Hall 10am-1pm.

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]]> The Common Swift https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/the-common-swift/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-common-swift Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2779 Swifts — remarkable birds that eat, sleep and mate on the wing, returning each May from a 3,500-mile migration — have declined by nearly 70% since 1995 and are now red-listed, largely for want of nest sites in modern buildings. A Coltishall company, Action for Swifts, makes S Bricks that can be built into new […]

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]]> Swifts — remarkable birds that eat, sleep and mate on the wing, returning each May from a 3,500-mile migration — have declined by nearly 70% since 1995 and are now red-listed, largely for want of nest sites in modern buildings. A Coltishall company, Action for Swifts, makes S Bricks that can be built into new homes or retrofitted to provide them, with local examples already installed at Bure Gardens.

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]]> 2026 – School readers and The National Year of Reading https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/2026-school-readers-and-the-national-year-of-reading/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-school-readers-and-the-national-year-of-reading Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:10:05 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2773 Schoolreaders (by Penny Hubbard, Norfolk County Ambassador)Schoolreaders is calling for volunteers to give an hour a week supporting local primary pupils’ reading, as part of the Government’s National Year of Reading. The charity already works in 57 Norfolk schools, offering free training, DBS checks and ongoing support to anyone with a good grasp of English […]

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Schoolreaders is calling for volunteers to give an hour a week supporting local primary pupils’ reading, as part of the Government’s National Year of Reading. The charity already works in 57 Norfolk schools, offering free training, DBS checks and ongoing support to anyone with a good grasp of English — no teaching background needed. Details at www.schoolreaders.org.

Home, Residential and Sheltered Library Service
A free “books on wheels” service run by Royal Voluntary Service volunteers delivers library books monthly to housebound residents unable to reach a branch, tailored to their reading preferences and available in large print or audio. A volunteer describes it as deeply rewarding, offering companionship as well as books. Those interested in using or volunteering for the service can contact Wroxham Library on 01603 782560.

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]]> Coltishall Primary Pupils Love to Read https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/coltishall-primary-pupils-love-to-read/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coltishall-primary-pupils-love-to-read Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:57:29 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2770 Coltishall Primary School fosters a love of reading through weekly library access, lunchtime library clubs, community reading champions and parent reading cafés. For World Book Day, pupils welcomed local author/illustrator Ben Rothery, who explores science and nature through animal art, sparking discussions on evolution and adaptation. The school is looking for volunteer Reading Champions — […]

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]]> Coltishall Primary School fosters a love of reading through weekly library access, lunchtime library clubs, community reading champions and parent reading cafés. For World Book Day, pupils welcomed local author/illustrator Ben Rothery, who explores science and nature through animal art, sparking discussions on evolution and adaptation. The school is looking for volunteer Reading Champions — contact office@coltishall.norfolk.sch.uk.

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]]> News from Friends of Coltishall Primary School https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/news-from-friends-of-coltishall-primary-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news-from-friends-of-coltishall-primary-school Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:50:42 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2767 A year of community, colour and care

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]]> Wildflowers Preschool Garage Sale https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/wildflowers-preschool-garage-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wildflowers-preschool-garage-sale Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:59:55 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2752 Wildflowers are having their annual garage sale on 12th September, a lovely community event. Contact them to book your slot, or add to your calendar, a lovely stroll around the village to grab some bargains!

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]]> Wildflowers are having their annual garage sale on 12th September, a lovely community event.

Contact them to book your slot, or add to your calendar, a lovely stroll around the village to grab some bargains!

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]]> The Mute Swan https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/the-mute-swan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mute-swan Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:44:46 +0000 https://www.themarlpitmagazine.com/?p=2746 The mute swan is Britain’s largest flying bird, and the only swan native to the UK. Unlike the migratory whooper and Bewick swans,  mute swans are with us all year round on the Broads.

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]]> The mute swan is Britain’s largest flying bird, and the only swan native to the UK. Unlike the migratory whooper and Bewick swans,  mute swans are with us all year round on the Broads.

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