Reepham Town News

05/10/2025

I was invited to the Bircham Centre this morning to have a wander around the Art and Craft event. There were lots of folk there, some amazing bits and pieces and the weather was good. Lots of smiling faces and I took a few photos (for a change) and thought you might like a peep. It was great day and sorry if you missed it - you never know there might be another one soon?

The photos can be found at

Bircham Centre Arts and Crafts event 5th october 2025

19/09/2025

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19/09/2025

Issue 30 is about to go online at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT and leads with details of a community event for everyone opportunity to have their say about the proposed new skate at Stimpson's Piece and the opportunity to meet the designers/development team that will lead the project. Make a note in your diary now.

The Bircham have lots of things happening and Jess (that wonderful lady developing sorts of events) has just received funding for another 2 years.

Coffee mornings abound, a quiz at Whitwell Station and lots more .... Printed copies should be in the shops Wednesday/Thursday.

Happy reading.

08/09/2025

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And can you believe that that this coincides with Issue 30 which we shall start on soon.
Please let us know all about what has been going on and just as importantly what you are hoping to do in October to [email protected].
Our deadline this month is 17th September.

19/08/2025

Issue 29 features on the 675 wasted appointments in our local surgery between May and July....

A staggering number over 3 months by most people's reckoning and this is our local surgery! How often have you heard people say they cannot get an appointment with the surgery, and yet we, our local community still fail to attend appointments.

Issue 29 has just gone online at the usual link https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT and features Reepham High School events - Youth Speaks and Sports Awards evenings which were both memorable events to which we were invited to attend - an opportunity to appreciate the skills and achievements of our young people in Reepham.

Also an update from RWE, more from the Surgery, and of course the next major event in the Reepham calendar - the Classic Car Festival on 28th September.

The printed copies could be in the shops by the weekend - keep your eyes peeled!

06/07/2025

Most of you are probably aware that Issue 28 has now been available on line at https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT for a few days? The printed versions are on their way back from the printers and should be in the shops on Tuesday.

We have led on the GoGo Safari lion 'Prince' and his elephant friend at Whitwell Station Do you know his name? You will have to visit or go to Page 14 to find out.

We have a report and photos from the Reepham High School D of E awards evening, a piece about cataracts, and the Reepham Car Festival in September.

Have you got your tickets for the Reepham Festival (9th/10th August), and the Three Eyed Elephant at Bylaugh Park (27th July)?

A free gift is also included in the magazine this month aimed at stopping those pesky cold callers on your doorstep!

Happy reading and remember our next printed magazine will not be out until the end of September.

22/06/2025

Les West has completed 6 years with the Bircham Centre, the past four as chairman, and this afternoon it was the time for The Bircham Centre, Reepham to say thank you together with many from the Reepham community. He was presented with a painting by local artist Ian McGilvray, together with other gifts and a celebratory Bircham Centre cake (see photos).
The garden looked beautiful and was a perfect setting for the event with many flowers at their best.
The Reepham Reepham GoGo Prince is now in place in front of the Bircham shop window.

Garden Party in Bircham garden and thank you to Les

22/06/2025

it is 6 years since Les West first joined the trustees at the Bircham Centre and he has served the past 4 years as Chairman of the Board. Today it was the turn of the Bircham Centre and Reepham community to say thank you to him for everything he has done.
a Garden party was organised in his honour in the Bircham garden which looked great with so many flowers looking at their best. He was presented with a painting by local artist Ian McGilvray, and other gifts before being asked to cut the 'Bircham Centre' cake.
The Reepham GoGo Prince is now also positioned just outside the Bircham Charity shop for all to see.

A gallery of images is available by clicking on the image below

Garden Party in Bircham garden and thank you to Les

18/06/2025

Lots of smiles this lunchtime in front of the Reepham Rover and shortly before sitting down for another excellent lunch at the Kings Arms. This group just love the Rover, Hall and the Kings Arms! A good chat, great food and above all a chance to have a chat and make friends.

Why? Many of them live on their own and are dependent on the Rover and its volunteers each week to allow them to meet up and socialise. This is so important to us all. Do you know someone who would benefit from coming along to join in the fun? If so get in touch with Cathy or John at Whitwell Hall on 07765 321458.

Equally you may have some spare time, and feel able to help us with helping the group. They are always on the lookout for drivers and people to support the group - you may discover just how much fun be had helping others. Call Cathy or John for a chat on the number above.

16/06/2025

Just a quick note to remind everybody that we shall soon be starting to put the next issue of Reepham Town News together and that our copy deadline is 25th June, a little later than usual (and as stated in the last issue) and that we anticipate distribution into the shops around 6/8th July.
If you wish to tell us about events coming up in July and August you need to get the details in to us by the 25th June at the very latest, and remember the 'early bird usually catches the worm'!

The following one will have a copy deadline of 14th August and should be in the shops before the end of August.

This variation is to allow the volunteers who produce the magazine to have a break during July/August.

27/05/2025

Issue 27 has gone to the printers this morning so it should be back in Reepham either at the end of this week or early next week. However if you are able to read this you should be able to read everything on line at our usual link - https://adobe.ly/3LxGzuT

Why wait?

This issue has bits about VE Day in Reepham (did you miss it?), photos from the Food Festival, news from the surgery and lots more...
It is slightly later than normal but the Editor has been awandrin' this month.