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Park Farm Snettisham celebrates Home-Start’s birthday, May 1994 – Blackborough End, Walpole St Andrew, Barroway Drove, Beachamwell, Dersingham, Heacham and Hilgay in Memory Lane & All Our Yesterdays

By Chris Hornby
Published: 18:08, 24 May 2022

Fun and laughter filled the air at Park Farm in Snettisham in May 1994 for some special birthday celebrations.

The farm was swamped by 74 under-fives and 75 adults, who had all been invited along to mark Lynn and District Home-Start’s tenth birthday and the national charity’s 21st. It was also the International Year of the Family, which gave Home-Start members another reason for smiling.

Park Farm had thrown open its doors for free to the Home-Start families, giving the youngsters a chance to go on safari rides to see the deer and to feed the goats, rabbits and lambs. MLNF-9405141

Park Farm Snettisham. MLNF-9405141
Park Farm Snettisham. MLNF-9405141

All Our Yesterdays deals with Lynn News lookback pictures: "Village views" is the theme this week.

In chronological order below are photos from the month of May in 2000, 2002 and 2004 – as shown in today's (Tuesday, May 24) Lynn News – the captions are within each photo.

May 2000: Toddlers got under starter’s orders for a sponsored dash around Walpole St Andrew Community Centre playing field. It was all because Walpole Playgroup had to raise £760 as its contribution towards a £5,000 grant of National Lottery money for mobile play equipment. The toddlers, sponsored by friends and family, took up to 30 minutes to complete a circuit of the playing field – and in doing so raised about £500. MLNF-000584612
May 2000: Toddlers got under starter’s orders for a sponsored dash around Walpole St Andrew Community Centre playing field. It was all because Walpole Playgroup had to raise £760 as its contribution towards a £5,000 grant of National Lottery money for mobile play equipment. The toddlers, sponsored by friends and family, took up to 30 minutes to complete a circuit of the playing field – and in doing so raised about £500. MLNF-000584612
May 2000: The story of St George rescuing a damsel in distress from the clutches of the evil dragon was retold as part of Home Farm Nursery’s belated St George’s Day celebrations in Blackborough End. The re-enactment of the famous English tale was staged outside in front of proud parents. With his cardboard shield and wooden sword at the ready, four-year-old Remi Hill as St George rescues the maiden (Hannah Lee, 4) and playgroup teacher Elizabeth Jackson is pictured behind the dragon with the head played by three-year-old Nicola Calengo. MLNF-000514111
May 2000: The story of St George rescuing a damsel in distress from the clutches of the evil dragon was retold as part of Home Farm Nursery’s belated St George’s Day celebrations in Blackborough End. The re-enactment of the famous English tale was staged outside in front of proud parents. With his cardboard shield and wooden sword at the ready, four-year-old Remi Hill as St George rescues the maiden (Hannah Lee, 4) and playgroup teacher Elizabeth Jackson is pictured behind the dragon with the head played by three-year-old Nicola Calengo. MLNF-000514111
May 2002: Hilgay Silver Band leads the parade through the village during a special day when a new plaque was unveiled in front of Hilgay War Memorial. The names of 14 airmen who were killed, when four planes crashed near the village during the Second World War, were listed on the plaque, together with information on where they were based and the date and location of each accident. Relatives of some of the airmen killed travelled from the United States to attend the ceremony. The parade also featured servicemen from RAF Marham and standard bearers representing the Downham branch of the Royal Air Forces’ Association and Royal British Legion branches nationwide. MLNF-02051013
May 2002: Hilgay Silver Band leads the parade through the village during a special day when a new plaque was unveiled in front of Hilgay War Memorial. The names of 14 airmen who were killed, when four planes crashed near the village during the Second World War, were listed on the plaque, together with information on where they were based and the date and location of each accident. Relatives of some of the airmen killed travelled from the United States to attend the ceremony. The parade also featured servicemen from RAF Marham and standard bearers representing the Downham branch of the Royal Air Forces’ Association and Royal British Legion branches nationwide. MLNF-02051013
May 2002: Beachamwell’s half marathon turned out to be the best-ever, with 39 people of all ages either running, cycling or riding round on horseback. The organiser, Carole Wilson, said it was hoped to collect a total of £1,500 in sponsorship towards the restoration of the tower on St Mary’s Church in the village. In this picture a group of young cyclists lead the way at the start of the event. MLNF-0205274
May 2002: Beachamwell’s half marathon turned out to be the best-ever, with 39 people of all ages either running, cycling or riding round on horseback. The organiser, Carole Wilson, said it was hoped to collect a total of £1,500 in sponsorship towards the restoration of the tower on St Mary’s Church in the village. In this picture a group of young cyclists lead the way at the start of the event. MLNF-0205274
May 2002: One of the last official engagements for Borough Mayor, George Pratt before the end of his civic term was to open a refurbished pharmacy in his home village of Dersingham. Moss Chemists, in Jubilee Court, had undergone seven weeks of refurbishment and was reopened as Moss Pharmacy. In this picture Mr Pratt – accompanied by the Mayoress Sue Pratt – performs the opening ceremony, helped by pharmacy manager Carol Storey (left). MLNF-0205333
May 2002: One of the last official engagements for Borough Mayor, George Pratt before the end of his civic term was to open a refurbished pharmacy in his home village of Dersingham. Moss Chemists, in Jubilee Court, had undergone seven weeks of refurbishment and was reopened as Moss Pharmacy. In this picture Mr Pratt – accompanied by the Mayoress Sue Pratt – performs the opening ceremony, helped by pharmacy manager Carol Storey (left). MLNF-0205333
May 2002: Zac the clown finds some new friends as he entertains children at Barroway Drove Village Hall during an action-packed community day. The aim of the event was to bring villagers together to share their ideas on future events for the hall and the playing field. MLNF-0205506
May 2002: Zac the clown finds some new friends as he entertains children at Barroway Drove Village Hall during an action-packed community day. The aim of the event was to bring villagers together to share their ideas on future events for the hall and the playing field. MLNF-0205506
May 2004: Animal lovers from West Norfolk and The Fens – along with a singing vet – helped raise £1,000 much-needed funds for the Brambles Animal Sanctuary at Denver from a sell-out dance and raffle held at the village hall. The successful event was organised by Wendy Wallace, of Barroway Drove who persuaded vet Alex Dallas and his band Blurred Vision to provide the music. From left in the picture are Wendy Wallace, Hollies practice nurse Susanne Edge, singing vet Alex Dallas, Kirstie Lee from Brambles and Hollies receptionist Julie Cole. MLNF-04051130
May 2004: Animal lovers from West Norfolk and The Fens – along with a singing vet – helped raise £1,000 much-needed funds for the Brambles Animal Sanctuary at Denver from a sell-out dance and raffle held at the village hall. The successful event was organised by Wendy Wallace, of Barroway Drove who persuaded vet Alex Dallas and his band Blurred Vision to provide the music. From left in the picture are Wendy Wallace, Hollies practice nurse Susanne Edge, singing vet Alex Dallas, Kirstie Lee from Brambles and Hollies receptionist Julie Cole. MLNF-04051130
May 2004: A new play was performed by the Pocahontas Players at Heacham’s Village Hall – in the background in this picture. It featured Lawrence Smith as Nipper and Jeannie Tooley as Agatha Foggarty, and was written by Players member Janice Curtis. “This is the Moment” was set in a theatre threatened with demolition and Nipper had been tasked with staging a variety show to save the venue. MLNF-0405487
May 2004: A new play was performed by the Pocahontas Players at Heacham’s Village Hall – in the background in this picture. It featured Lawrence Smith as Nipper and Jeannie Tooley as Agatha Foggarty, and was written by Players member Janice Curtis. “This is the Moment” was set in a theatre threatened with demolition and Nipper had been tasked with staging a variety show to save the venue. MLNF-0405487
Nostalgia Chris Hornby
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