IMPORTANT: HIGHFIELD ROAD CAR PARK - PROPOSED CHARGES

North Norfolk District Council are proposing the introduction of parking charges for the Highfield Road car park, opposite Fakenham College. If you currently use this facility and/or if you have objections to the proposal, NNDC is seeking your opinion during their consultation process.

Fakenham Town Council will also be discussing the matter further at their main Council Meeting on Tuesday 14 February at 7.00pm at Fakenham Connect.

Letters of objection need to be received at NNDC by the 23rd February and should be sent to:-

For the attention of Jill Fisher
Assets Manager
Property Services
North Norfolk District Council
Council Offices
Holt Road
Cromer
Norfolk NR27 9JA

FAKENHAM & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF TRADE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT
BUTCHER ANDREWS FAKENHAM
ON 7TH FEBRUARY 2012

PRESENT
Diane Shilling, Philip Moy, Carl Lake, Brett Corder, Andrea St Quintin, John Lingwood

APOLOGIES
None

MINUTES OF JANUARY MEETING

Signed as present and correct

MATTERS ARISING

A meeting was held by the Town Council in relation to Highfield Road car park. Objections to the proposed charges for this car park need to be with NNDC by the 23rd February. Everyone to spread the word on this. DS will contact Steve Hall and ask him to include this on the website

CORRESPONDENCE

Letter from the Church thanking us for our contribution to the Christmas Tree Festival.

NEW MEMBERS

None

TREASURERS REPORT

Cheques written ready for the presentation evening. The Bank balance was depreciating slightly but was still healthy

RECENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO THE TOWN COUNCIL

The only item is in relation to the introduction of charging by NNDC on Highfield Road car park

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

PM met the Barclays Bank Manager and he is very keen to become involved with things within the town. PM to invite him to the presentation evening - Action PM
PM to sort name badges for Committee members and the charities - Action PM
DS said five out of the six charities had confirmed their attendance - she would chase the last charity to see if they will be attending
DS said the buffet was sorted and she would also ring the Sports Centre and organise the drinks
JL to bring the banner to the even - Action JL
Agreed to meet at the Sports Centre at 6..15pm - 6.30pm

Next meeting on Monday 5th March.

FIREWORKS POSTER COMPETITION 2010

October 2010: The Chamber recently ran a Bonfire Night colouring competition between local schools, which attracted around 1200 entries. Judging took place at Fakenham Parish Church and winners recieved £30 book tokens, with runners up being given £15 tokens.

Winners and runners up were Isaac Blackford from Weasenham Primary School, Chloe Register from Fakenham Juniors, Megan Fox at Hindringham Primary and Marcia Pope from Fakenham Juniors.

Weasenham and Hindringham Primary Schools, as winners, were each awarded £100, with Fakenham Juniors being given two £50 runners up awards.

The colourful posters, which promote the Fakenham Fireworks Display on 6th November, are now brightening up the windows of the empty Pearce Electrical shop in Fakenham's Oak Street.

FIREWORKS AT THE BARRACKS

October 2010: The Chamber's 2010 Fireworks Display will once again raise money for 'Help For Heroes' and will feature an appearance by personnel and vehicles from Swanton Morley barracks. North Norfolk Radio will be there as well to provide more entertainment, of course.

This provided a great photo-opportunity for the local press this week, as members of The Chamber, the lads from the barracks, radio station representatives and Lawnwise & Leisure (who run the display) were all on hand to promote this year's event.

FAKENHAM FAIR 2010

The Fakenham Chamber of Trade attended the 2010 Fakenham Fair. Pictured below are members of the committee on the Chamber stand.

The amount raised by the Chamber on the day was £128.50, which was donated to Kick Start Fakenham towards future town events. Pictured below is KRYSTAL FEIN who was visiting on holiday from Germany and won a hamper from Corders Budgens, presented by Chamber President Brett Corder.

Also pictured here is NEIL RASPBERRY, winner of the Fakenham Fair 'guess the weight of the cake' competition.

COMMITTEE NEWS

Stuart Cuttler has sadly resigned from his position as President of the Chamber due to personal circumstances.

The committee would like to wish him well for the future and thank him for his time and effort over the last 18 months.

HELP FOR HEROES DONATION

The photo below was taken at the presentation evening for Help for Heroes. Money was raised from the 2009 Chamber fireworks display. The cheque was for £2,500.00 and the evening was attended by helpers from the fireworks display.

Left to right in the photo are:-

David Hunter, Major James Chandler, Lord Craig, Stuart Cuttler, Mike Coates, Brett Corder

NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED

We currently have over 60 Chamber members' businesses listed on our website. If you run a business in the Fakenham area, or know a business owner who could benefit from membership of the Chamber, please get in touch.

Find out more on this page

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS REQUIRED

The Chamber Committee is actively looking for new Committee members. Anyone who is interested should contact the Secretary, Diane Shilling by e-mail or by telephone on 01328 820861

NEW HONORARY MEMBER

North Norfolk Radio has been voted the Radio Academy's 'East of England Station of the Year' and they broadcast to the region from their studios in Stody, North Norfolk. As well as entertaining us, much of their time is dedicated to supporting the local community through charity work and they make many public promotional appearances 'on the road' throughout the area.

They have worked closely with us for a long time and have contributed greatly to the success of our annual November firework displays. We're now pleased to welcome this very successful local business to the Fakenham Chamber as an honorary member.

FAKENHAM FARMERS MARKET

The Farmers' Market is held in the Market Square between 8.30am & 12noon on the FOURTH Saturday of every month (please note this is not always the LAST Saturday).

A wide variety of fresh top quality local produce, seasonal variations, usually 25 to 35 stalls. A traditional market with atmosphere, value and entertainment, come early to avoid disappointment.

Website available at www.fakenhamfarmersmarket.co.uk