Exploring Woodton Parish: Geography and Parish Boundary

1. Woodton Parish Council Woodton Parish Council Parish Document Parish Document

2. Geography Geography Woodton is situated in South Norfolk near to the Suffolk county line. The nearest towns are Bungay and Harleston and the nearest city is Norwich. Woodton is situated in South Norfolk near to the Suffolk county line. The nearest towns are Bungay and Harleston and the nearest city is Norwich.

3. Parish Boundary Parish Boundary

4. Statistics Statistics Population 472 Population 472 Households 194 Households 194 Area 885 hectares Area 885 hectares SNDC 2001 Census SNDC 2001 Census

5. Village Information Village Information Location of notice boards - opposite the Village Stores Location of notice boards - opposite the Village Stores Location of grit bin at the junction of Chapel Hill and Hempnall Road Location of grit bin at the junction of Chapel Hill and Hempnall Road Bin Day - Wednesday Bin Day - Wednesday Location of dog waste bins - ? Location of dog waste bins - ? Post Box by Woodton Stores Post Box by Woodton Stores

6. Businesses based in Woodton Businesses based in Woodton Kings Head Public House Kings Head Public House Woodton Village Stores Woodton Village Stores Woodton Village Hall Woodton Village Hall Woodton CP School Woodton CP School W R Andrews and Sons Vehicle repair W R Andrews and Sons Vehicle repair Poppy Cottage Self Catering Holiday Unit Poppy Cottage Self Catering Holiday Unit Georges House Workshop Georges House Workshop The Flat Georges House Self Catering Holiday Unit The Flat Georges House Self Catering Holiday Unit Beechbank Storage Beechbank Storage H W Webb Engineers H W Webb Engineers

7. Key Amenities - Health Key Amenities - Health Doctors Surgeries Doctors Surgeries The most local practices serving the area are:- The most local practices serving the area are:- Bungay Medical Practice - 28 St Johns Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892055 Bungay Medical Practice - 28 St Johns Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892055 Heathgate Surgery The Street, Poringland, Norwch. Tel: 01508 494343 Heathgate Surgery The Street, Poringland, Norwch. Tel: 01508 494343 Millgates Surgery Mill Road, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499333 Millgates Surgery Mill Road, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499333 Dentists Dentists There are many practices in Beccles, Loddon and Long Stratton, but the more immediately located ones are:- There are many practices in Beccles, Loddon and Long Stratton, but the more immediately located ones are:- Bungay Mr R S Loomes, 11 Trinity Street, Bungay. Tel: 01986 893336 Bungay Mr R S Loomes, 11 Trinity Street, Bungay. Tel: 01986 893336 Poringland Poringland Dental Practice, The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 494599 Poringland Poringland Dental Practice, The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 494599 Long Stratton Netherton Dental Practice, The Plain, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 532226 Long Stratton Netherton Dental Practice, The Plain, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 532226

8. Leisure amenities in Woodton Leisure amenities in Woodton List of social clubs as per Church Leaflet List of social clubs as per Church Leaflet Location of recreation areas Location of recreation areas

9. Key Amenities Service Stations Key Amenities Service Stations Petrol Stations Petrol Stations The most local places to buy petrol/diesel are:- The most local places to buy petrol/diesel are:- Bungay 1. Bungay Filling Station , Hillside Road East, Bungay. This is the Shell Garage next to the Rainbow supermarket. Bungay 1. Bungay Filling Station , Hillside Road East, Bungay. This is the Shell Garage next to the Rainbow supermarket. 2. Charlish Garage, St Johns Road, Bungay. 2. Charlish Garage, St Johns Road, Bungay. Brooke Brooke Garage, Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich. Brooke Brooke Garage, Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich. Alternatively:- Alternatively:- Beccles Beccles BP garage on the A146 at the roundabout shortly before reaching Beccles BP garage on the A146 at the roundabout shortly before reaching Beccles Morrisons Supermarket Morrisons Supermarket Tescos Supermarket Tescos Supermarket Norwich there are filling stations both at Tescos, Harford Bridge, Norwich and next to Sainsburys supermarket, Queens Road, Norwich and many others. Norwich there are filling stations both at Tescos, Harford Bridge, Norwich and next to Sainsburys supermarket, Queens Road, Norwich and many others.

10. Key Amenities - Pets Key Amenities - Pets Vets Vets Bungay Wherry Veterinary Group, Hillside Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892771 Bungay Wherry Veterinary Group, Hillside Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892771 Poringland Three Rivers Veterinary Group, 113 The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 492834. This practice also has premises in both Beccles and Loddon. Poringland Three Rivers Veterinary Group, 113 The Street, Poringland, Norwich. Tel: 01508 492834. This practice also has premises in both Beccles and Loddon. Pet Stores Pet Stores Bungay Bungay Pet Stores, Market Place, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892563 Bungay Bungay Pet Stores, Market Place, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892563

11. Key Amenities Stores and Post offices Key Amenities Stores and Post offices General Stores General Stores Woodton Hempnall Road, Woodton. Tel: 01508 482405 Woodton Hempnall Road, Woodton. Tel: 01508 482405 Ditchingham Ditchingham, Bungay Contaact details needed here. Ditchingham Ditchingham, Bungay Contaact details needed here. Hempnall The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292 Hempnall The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292 Post Offices Post Offices Bungay 47 Earsham Street, Bungay. Tel: 01508 892100. Open 5 full days a week plus Saturday mornings. Bungay 47 Earsham Street, Bungay. Tel: 01508 892100. Open 5 full days a week plus Saturday mornings. Collection Point for letters and parcels at back of this post office. Limited opening hours. Collection Point for letters and parcels at back of this post office. Limited opening hours. Ditchingham Hollow Hill, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892820 Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and Saturday afternoons. Ditchingham Hollow Hill, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892820 Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and Saturday afternoons. Brooke Norwich Road, Booke, Norwich. Tel: 01508 550201. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm. Closed Saturday afternoons. Brooke Norwich Road, Booke, Norwich. Tel: 01508 550201. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm. Closed Saturday afternoons. Hempnall The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and Saturday afternoons. This needs checking. Hempnall The Street, Hempnall, Norwich. Tel: 01508 499292. Closed Wednesday from 1.00pm and Saturday afternoons. This needs checking.

12. Key Amenities - Halls Key Amenities - Halls Village Halls Village Halls Woodton Hempnall Road, Woodton. Contact Jill Youngman (01508 482237) or Marjorie Codling (01508 483799) Woodton Hempnall Road, Woodton. Contact Jill Youngman (01508 482237) or Marjorie Codling (01508 483799) Hempnall Need address and contact details Hempnall Need address and contact details Hempnall Mill Centre Need address and contact details Hempnall Mill Centre Need address and contact details Brooke Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich. Contact ???? Need Brooke Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich. Contact ???? Need

13. Key Amenities Key Amenities Police Station Police Station As Woodton is situated in Norfolk, we of course come under the services of Norfolk Constabulary. As Woodton is situated in Norfolk, we of course come under the services of Norfolk Constabulary. Non-emergency number is 0845 456 4567 Non-emergency number is 0845 456 4567 Remember only to ring 999 if a crime is happening or someone is in immediate danger. Remember only to ring 999 if a crime is happening or someone is in immediate danger. Hospital Hospital Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich. Tel: 01603 286286 Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich. Tel: 01603 286286 James Paget Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth. Tel: 01493 452452 James Paget Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth. Tel: 01493 452452 All Hallows, Ditchingham Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892728/891660 All Hallows, Ditchingham Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892728/891660 Beccles & Districk War Memorial Hospital St Marys Road, Beccles. Tel: 01502 719800 Beccles & Districk War Memorial Hospital St Marys Road, Beccles. Tel: 01502 719800

14. Key Amenities Key Amenities Recycling Centre Recycling Centre Bergh Apton on Wellbeck Road, between Brooke and Bergh Apton. Bergh Apton on Wellbeck Road, between Brooke and Bergh Apton. Hempnall on B1527 between Hempnall and junction with A140. Hempnall on B1527 between Hempnall and junction with A140. Both of these are open seven days a week, but the times of opening are shorter during the winter months. Both of these are open seven days a week, but the times of opening are shorter during the winter months.

15. Key Amenities Education Key Amenities Education Nursery and Pre-School Nursery and Pre-School Stepping Stones - Privately operated nursery situated on the site of Woodton Primary School. Stepping Stones - Privately operated nursery situated on the site of Woodton Primary School. Woodton Playgroup this operates during term time at the Woodton Village Hall for children aged 2 5 years old. This is Government funded for all 4 year olds and 3 year olds in the term following their 3 rd birthday. Contact: Hilary Todd 01508 482239 or mobile 07891 915 140 Woodton Playgroup this operates during term time at the Woodton Village Hall for children aged 2 5 years old. This is Government funded for all 4 year olds and 3 year olds in the term following their 3 rd birthday. Contact: Hilary Todd 01508 482239 or mobile 07891 915 140 All Hallows Day Nursery All Hallows Day Nursery This is privately run and ..xxxxxxx More detail needed here plus contact details. This is privately run and ..xxxxxxx More detail needed here plus contact details. Willow Farm Nursery School Hedenham Privately operated nursery Willow Farm Nursery School Hedenham Privately operated nursery Primary Primary Woodton County Primary School This small school offers a caring and friendly environment for children aged from 5 11 with experienced staff and excellent teaching facilities. Woodton County Primary School This small school offers a caring and friendly environment for children aged from 5 11 with experienced staff and excellent teaching facilities. Contact school secretary on 01508 482294 for more details. Contact school secretary on 01508 482294 for more details. Brooke VC CE Primary School This is a larger school offering a similar education for primary aged children. Tel: 01508 550419 Brooke VC CE Primary School This is a larger school offering a similar education for primary aged children. Tel: 01508 550419 Hempnall Primary School Just 3 miles from Woodton, this primary school also offers excellent primary education. Tel: 01508 xxxxxx Hempnall Primary School Just 3 miles from Woodton, this primary school also offers excellent primary education. Tel: 01508 xxxxxx

16. Key Amenities Secondary Schools Key Amenities Secondary Schools Secondary Secondary Hobart School, Loddon Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norwich. Tel: 01508 520359. Most children from Woodton and Bedingham, and particularly those who have attended Woodton Primary School, go on to Hobart School at the age of 11. This school has an excellent record both through its Ofsted reports and public examination results. Hobart School, Loddon Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norwich. Tel: 01508 520359. Most children from Woodton and Bedingham, and particularly those who have attended Woodton Primary School, go on to Hobart School at the age of 11. This school has an excellent record both through its Ofsted reports and public examination results. Long Stratton High School Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 530418. No sixth form. Long Stratton High School Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich. Tel: 01508 530418. No sixth form. Bungay High School Queens Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892140. Offers education for those aged 11 18. Bungay High School Queens Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 892140. Offers education for those aged 11 18. Framingham Earl High School Norwich Road, Framingham Earl, Norwich Tel: 01508 492547. No sixth form. Framingham Earl High School Norwich Road, Framingham Earl, Norwich Tel: 01508 492547. No sixth form. Notre Dame - Some children from the nearby villages go to Notre Dame Catholic VA High School, Surrey Street, Norwich. Tel: 01603 611431. Has excellent sixth form. Notre Dame - Some children from the nearby villages go to Notre Dame Catholic VA High School, Surrey Street, Norwich. Tel: 01603 611431. Has excellent sixth form.

17. Key Amenities - Education Key Amenities - Education Colleges Colleges It is worth noting that not all, but some of, the above Secondary Schools offer sixth form education after GCSE examinations have been sat. The following facilities for further education are available in Norwich or nearby:- It is worth noting that not all, but some of, the above Secondary Schools offer sixth form education after GCSE examinations have been sat. The following facilities for further education are available in Norwich or nearby:- City College - Ipswich Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 773311 City College - Ipswich Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 773311 Hewett School Cecil Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 628181 Hewett School Cecil Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 628181 City of Norwich School Eaton Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 274000 City of Norwich School Eaton Road, Norwich. Tel: 01603 274000 Wymondham College Folly Road, Wymondham. Tel: 01953 602078. This is a state run school with an excellent sixth form. Education is free but there is a separate charge for those wishing to weekly board. Wymondham College Folly Road, Wymondham. Tel: 01953 602078. This is a state run school with an excellent sixth form. Education is free but there is a separate charge for those wishing to weekly board.

18. Key Amenities - Key Amenities - Citizens Advice Bureau Citizens Advice Bureau Bungay 2 Chaucer Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 895827 Bungay 2 Chaucer Road, Bungay. Tel: 01986 895827 Beccles - 1 Ballygate, Beccles. Tel: 01502 717715 Beccles - 1 Ballygate, Beccles. Tel: 01502 717715 Job Centre Job Centre These are situated in:- These are situated in:- Beccles - 1-5 Hungate Court, Beccles. Tel: 01502 404500 Beccles - 1-5 Hungate Court, Beccles. Tel: 01502 404500 Diss Church Street, Diss. Tel: 01379 614300 Diss Church Street, Diss. Tel: 01379 614300 Lowestoft Rushton House, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. Tel: 01502 504000 Lowestoft Rushton House, Clapham Road, Lowestoft. Tel: 01502 504000 Norwich Kiln House, Pottergate, Norwich. Tel: 01603 248700 Norwich Kiln House, Pottergate, Norwich. Tel: 01603 248700 Employment Agencies Employment Agencies There are many of these situated in Norwich, Beccles, Diss and Lowestoft. The only one in Bungay is:- There are many of these situated in Norwich, Beccles, Diss and Lowestoft. The only one in Bungay is:- Ryburn Consultants Ltd Woodside, Flixton, Bungay. Tel: 01986 896334 Ryburn Consultants Ltd Woodside, Flixton, Bungay. Tel: 01986 896334

19. Banks and Cashpoints Banks and Cashpoints Banks & Cash Points Banks & Cash Points The following banks are situated in Bungay . All have cash point facilities outside their premises:- The following banks are situated in Bungay . All have cash point facilities outside their premises:- Barclays Broad Street Barclays Broad Street Lloyds TSB Market Place Lloyds TSB Market Place NatWest Market Place NatWest Market Place Norwich & Peterborough Building Society this is also situated at Market Place, Bungay. Norwich & Peterborough Building Society this is also situated at Market Place, Bungay. Other Banks in the Area:- Other Banks in the Area:- Beccles branches of Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds TSB and NatWest can be found in Beccles. Beccles branches of Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds TSB and NatWest can be found in Beccles. Loddon there is also a branch of Barclays at Church Plain, Loddon. Loddon there is also a branch of Barclays at Church Plain, Loddon.

20. Leisure amenities in surrounding area Leisure amenities in surrounding area Libraries Libraries Local towns / market days Local towns / market days Leisure centres Leisure centres Parks / recreation areas Parks / recreation areas

21. The Hempnall Group of Parishes The Hempnall Group of Parishes All Saints Church, Woodton St Andrews Church, Bedingham All Saints Church, Woodton St Andrews Church, Bedingham Our churches are always open to welcome you into a place of quiet and peace for stillness and prayer. Our churches are always open to welcome you into a place of quiet and peace for stillness and prayer. As well as offering regular services, we are pleased to be here for baptisms, weddings and funerals, and in any way that may be of help to you. As well as offering regular services, we are pleased to be here for baptisms, weddings and funerals, and in any way that may be of help to you. To find out more about what goes on Sundays and during the week, do visit our websites. The addresses are below. Discover too the fine heritage of our medieval parish churches. Youll find round towers, beautiful stained glass, carved fonts, painted screens and many other features of architectural and historic interest. To find out more about what goes on Sundays and during the week, do visit our websites. The addresses are below. Discover too the fine heritage of our medieval parish churches. Youll find round towers, beautiful stained glass, carved fonts, painted screens and many other features of architectural and historic interest. Our parish magazine Outlook will be delivered free to your home 10 times a year. Our parish magazine Outlook will be delivered free to your home 10 times a year. Team Rector : Revd Michael Kingston, The Rectory, Hempnall Team Rector : Revd Michael Kingston, The Rectory, Hempnall Tel: 01508 498 157 Tel: 01508 498 157 E-mail: E-mail: Team Vicar : Revd Liz Billett, The Flat, Georges House, The Street, Woodton Team Vicar : Revd Liz Billett, The Flat, Georges House, The Street, Woodton Tel: 01508 482 366 Tel: 01508 482 366

22. Woodton Methodist Chapel Woodton Methodist Chapel In Woodton Methodist Chapel services are held every Sunday morning at 11am in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join us. In Woodton Methodist Chapel services are held every Sunday morning at 11am in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join us. Junior Church meets every Sunday: the children come into Chapel for the first ten minutes, and then return at the end and show everyone what they have been doing. Junior Church meets every Sunday: the children come into Chapel for the first ten minutes, and then return at the end and show everyone what they have been doing. Woodton Chapel is part of the Waveney Valley Ecumenical Partnership. Revd David Gibson is the Superintendent Minister; He is assisted by Revd Ruth Browning of the United Reformed Church. There are a few social occasions, including Coffee Mornings, twice a year, which are well supported. Do come along and see for yourself. Woodton Chapel is part of the Waveney Valley Ecumenical Partnership. Revd David Gibson is the Superintendent Minister; He is assisted by Revd Ruth Browning of the United Reformed Church. There are a few social occasions, including Coffee Mornings, twice a year, which are well supported. Do come along and see for yourself. Minister: Revd David Gibson (Superintendent) Telephone No: 01986 896501 Minister's address: The Manse, 13 Rose Hall Gardens, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BJ Website: Minister: Revd David Gibson (Superintendent) Telephone No: 01986 896501 Minister's address: The Manse, 13 Rose Hall Gardens, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BJ Website:

23. Woodton United Charities Woodton United Charities

24. Parish Council Parish Council Names and Bios Names and Bios

25. District Council District Council Woodton is in South Norfolk and is served by South Norfolk District Council based in Long Stratton. They can be contacted on 01508 533633 and many of there services are available on line at www.south- norfolk.gov.uk . Our Woodton is in South Norfolk and is served by South Norfolk District Council based in Long Stratton. They can be contacted on 01508 533633 and many of there services are available on line at www.south- norfolk.gov.uk . Our elected member is elected member is Councillor Michael Windridge. Councillor Michael Windridge.

26. Details of County Council Details of County Council At a county level, we are looked after by Norfolk County Council. They can be contacted on 0344 8008020 and are on line at www.norfolk.gov.uk . At a county level, we are looked after by Norfolk County Council. They can be contacted on 0344 8008020 and are on line at www.norfolk.gov.uk . Our elected Member is Our elected Member is Councillor Adrian Gunson. Councillor Adrian Gunson.

27. MP MP Richard Bacon MP was first elected as Member of Parliament for South Norfolk in 2001. Since then he has been an active constituency MP and has twice been re-elected to represent the South Norfolk constituency, each time with an increased majority. Richard Bacon MP was first elected as Member of Parliament for South Norfolk in 2001. Since then he has been an active constituency MP and has twice been re-elected to represent the South Norfolk constituency, each time with an increased majority.

28. Other Things We Might Include:- Other Things We Might Include:- Bus service that comes to Woodton Bus service that comes to Woodton Library where and how often Library where and how often Fish Van visits village and when etc. Fish Van visits village and when etc. Pubs in Woodton, Brooke, Ditchingham, Hempnall, and the Dove this side of Poringland Pubs in Woodton, Brooke, Ditchingham, Hempnall, and the Dove this side of Poringland