Trunch Village Society ordinary Meeting Meeting is being held on Wednesday 14th January at 7.00pm in the Methodist Church Community Room. All Trunch residents are welcome to attend.
brianboughton@btinternet.com or phone 01263 720252
Officers
Chairman – Peter Horsefield
Vice Chairman – Chris Owen
Secretary – Brian Boughton
Advisor – John Carr
Treasurer – Brian Boughton
Finance & Signatories – Chris Owen & Brian Boughton
Project Group Leaders (Committee Members)
Michele Horsefield Bee Keeping
Malcolm Needs Litter Picking
Sandra Farmer Trunch Activity
Alison Mason Trunch Activity
John Spencer Trunch History
Bee Keeping Project Group
A sum of £1450 has been collected thus far from sales of honey during the year. Michele Horsefield is a fully insured BBKA registered swarm collector, during the year she collected only two small swarms.
However, four hives at the Glebe Lodge apiary continue to thrive despite the constant threat of disease and adverse weather conditions. The survival of the bees is mainly due to the tender care and attention by Michele and Peter Horsefield. Peter is a Registered Food Provider and has NNDC Hygiene Dept approval for processing the honey for sale.
Litter Pick Group
There have been 2 collections during the year, one in October and one in April. Recruitment of volunteers remains low, but sufficient. The majority of litter is collected from the Gimingham and North Walsham Road. It is also a good social event with tea and cake served afterwards in the village hall.
Fund Raising Activities
The society organised two free events this year. A valuables/antiques Valuations Day by Charles Hanson and the over 60’s tea party.
Christmas Tea Party for Over 60’s and
The now annual Christmas Party for over 60’s in being held on Sunday 6th December 2.00pm until 5.00pm
General
Recruitment of volunteers for all events and organisations in the village is always difficult, but the Society thanks all of those hard working and enthusiastic people who do volunteer, without whom none of this would be possible.
A Bit About………
As a result of the findings in the original Parish Plan the Trunch Village Society (TVS) was founded in 2009 by a small group of Trunch residents each of whom deposited £10 with Barclays Bank such that a bank account could be opened. Since then, some of the founder members have moved home or sadly died. From the early beginnings, with the help of many volunteers the Society has, to date, raised over £61,000 of which £7000 was generously donated by the organisers of the Trunchonbury Music Festival. In total £49,000 has been distributed to the numerous organisations and groups within the village by way of Grant awards and spent on the purchase of village amenity equipment. The running costs and free events have been supported with funds totalling £7000 and a sum of £5000 is retained for emergency events. By organising events such as the Open Gardens and Scarecrows day, dog shows, yard sales, fetes, running a bee apiary at Glebe Lodge and being registered members of the Norfolk County Council community composting scheme these have enabled the Society to become the main source of social village funding. The Community Composting scheme has recently been transferred to the Garden Society. The Society has also staged free events such as the covid breakout Party in the Paddock, celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee and the Christmas tea party for the over 60’s which is scheduled to become an annual event.
At the recent Annual General Meeting four Officers, namely Peter Horsefield, Chris Owen, John Carr and Brian Boughton were appointed. The group leaders, Michele Horsefield Malcolm Needs and Sandra Farmer continue with their roles of responsibility. A new project group, Trunch History, was formed and will be led by John Spencer. The Project Groups now comprise Litter Picking, Trunch Activity, Bee Keeping and Trunch History.
This year the Society proposes to take stock of its fund raising activities and seek opinions of the residents as to how they see the future role of the TVS in serving the village and organising events. The outcome will be influenced by the number of volunteers the Society can count on to assist in achieving their mission.
The views of Mardle readers would be much appreciated by the Committee and you can contact us with your comments via the Secretary, Brian Boughton on 01263 720252 or brianwboughton@gmail.com
Trunch History Project Group
If any residents have details, records, maps diary dates or photographs of historical interest or information relating to their whereabouts please let the Secretary or John Spencer know.
The Group would be interested to meeting residents who may have valuable contributions regarding the history of Trunch. If you can help in this respect we should like to set up a one to one conversation with you at a time and place convenient to your good selves. In order to get things moving could you please contact John Spencer at jrs1000@cam.ac.uk or 07539 246683. Thank you.
TRUNCH VILLAGE SOCIETY – OPEN GARDENS – Sunday 12th JULY
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TRUNCH VILLAGE YARD SALE – SUNDAY 24th MAY – 10am-2pm
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Entrance fee £5 per pitch. Proceeds to charity.
This is a very popular event and is returning due to high demand from residents of Trunch.
Do take part, it is an opportunity to sell some of those unwanted items.
GAMES AFTERNOON – VILLAGE HALL – Monthly every 3rd Thursday 2pm – 4pm
ST NICKS ART CENTRE –
CORNER HOUSE CRAFTS- Workshops – Details and Programme
Corner House Crafts
Contact – Jenny Owen at jennyowen1801@gmail.com
Corner House
North Walsham Road
Trunch
NR28 0PL
Workshop Dates and Fees
MEADOW VIEW CAMPING, CARAVANNING and CAMPER SITE
Meadow View Camping and Caravanning Site
2025 Bio & Description
Meadow View Camping invites you to their tranquil camping and caravan site situated on the
North Norfolk Coast, in the peaceful village of Trunch. Located close to the popular Norfolk
seaside holiday towns of Mundesley and Cromer, as well as the scenic Norfolk Broads; this idyllic
village makes for a conveniently located getaway in North Norfolk.
The village of Trunch not only offers beautiful scenery and breathtaking walks through the Norfolk
countryside, but the friendly Trunch Social Club hosts two beer festivals and live music
throughout the year, and the welcoming Trunch Crown Inn offers tasty food, refreshing beers and
various other events, both venues are family and dog friendly. This corner of Norfolk is ideal for
walking, cycling and birdwatching. There is lots to explore in the area or you can opt to relax on
the campsite, enjoying the fresh air and peaceful countryside.
Our campsite amenities include:
● A Male & Female toilet block each with a shower.
● A unisex shower block featuring two showers.
● Washing-up area with a freezer (for Ice Blocks Only)
● Drinking Water
● General waste, recycling and glass bins.
● CDP (Chemical Disposal Point).
● Standard (non-electric) camping pitches, (with the freedom to select an area on arrival).
● Electric hook-up camping pitches, (pre-allocated due to limited availability).
Optional Extras (at additional charge):
● Fire pit. Includes a bag of wood and firelighters (delivered to your pitch).
Extra bags of wood to be purchased onsite if required.
● Charging lockers for mobile phones and devices (own plug & cables required).
Please note all new arrivals need to book in before pitching at reception, or by calling Christine on
07780 838374. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times, by a responsible
individual. The use of your own BBQ is allowed but ONLY Fire pits hired from Meadow View
Campsite are permitted. We reserve the right to prohibit the use of BBQ’s and Fire pits in certain
circumstances, please adhere to our site rules at all times.
Contact Christine for full details and rates 07780 838374
Web site: https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/East_Anglia/Norfolk/North_Walsham/meadow-view-camping-and-caravan-site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trunchcamping
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THE FRIENDS OF ST BOTOLPH’S CHURCH – TRUNCH
The Friends of St Botolph’s, Trunch is a charity established to raise funds for the repair, maintenance and improvement of the church building, its fixtures and historic artefacts, and the churchyard.
St Botolph’s Parish Church is predominantly 14th century and includes a wonderful hammer beam roof, a magnificent 15th century font canopy, a finely decorated and carved wooden rood screen and choir stalls.
It is a Grade 1 Listed building and therefore of great historic importance. The Church is used for both worship and community events, concerts, cinema and the like. It is at the heart of our village and dearly loved by residents and visitors alike who want to maintain it for the enjoyment of all for future generations.
The funds raised and managed are independent and separate from the religious affairs of the church. Donations are given for the purposes noted above and that is how they will be used. If a donation is given for a more specific purpose the donor’s wishes will be respected. If you would like to give money on this basis please contact us <fosbtrunch@gmail.com> and we will make the necessary arrangements.
TRUNCH LUNCH CLUB- Friday 22nd May at 12noon in Village Hall
THE CROWN INN, TRUNCH -Pat and Jeff welcome you
The Crown Inn
Sitting proudly at the heart of Trunch you’ll find The Crown. A traditional village pub with a warm, friendly welcome. Whether you’re there for a quick drink or a few, you’ll find a comfortable, cosy pub.
Telephone: 01263 687825
Email: contact@crowninntrunch.co.uk
Web Site: www.crowninntrunch.co.uk
Opening Times
Monday Closed
Tuesday – 4.00pm – 11.00pm Food served 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday – Friday 4.00pm – 11.00pm Food served 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Saturday 12noon – 11.00pm Food served 12noon – 3.00pm and 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Serving food at 12noon will be trialled on Saturday 12th October
Sunday 12noon – 7.00pm Sunday Roast served – 12noon – 4.00pm
Food Glorious Food
Tuesday is Pizza Night – 2 for £20
Wednesday is Burger Night – 2 for £20
Thursday is Steak Night – But 2 steaks and get a free bottle of wine
Curry Night – once a month- 4 Courses £24 .95 (Pre-booking is essential)
Sunday Roast – £13.95
Events at the Crown
March
Thursday 20th – Curry Night – 4 courses £24.95
Monday 25th An evening of Mediumship with SUE HIND including supper £25 per ticket
Tuesday 25th – Quiz Night -Book your Team early
Sunday 30th – Mothering Sunday – Serving Mothers Day menu 12noon – 6pm £25.95 per head
Real Ale Club
Tuesday and Thursday – Buy 6 Pints and receive a free pint
Loyalty Cards will be available to regular patrons soon
A warm welcome from Pat and Jeff awaits you,
so come along and join us at the Crown Inn
Refer, also, to the Main Page under the LIVING tab
WHATS ON IN AND AROUND TRUNCH during 2026
Schedule of Planned Events known
Regular Events at Trunch Village Hall
Art Group – Wednesdays 1.30pm-4pm Jan Ellmore
Book Club – 4th Monday each month 2pm – 4pm Rhonda Fielding
Carpet Bowls- Tuesdays 2pm-4pm Malcolm Needs
Chair Yoga – Wednesdays 12noon -12.45pm Allie Laureth
Clubbercise – Mondays 7.15pm Jemma
Games Afternoon 3rd Thursday of each month 2pm-4pm Sandra Farmer
Knitters and Stitchers – 3rd Monday each month 2.15pm – 4.15pm Val Dagley
Pilates – Mondays 10.30am -11.20am/Wednesday 10.00am -10.50am Mrs S Powley
Tae Kwondo – Sundays 10am – 12noon Mr R Underhill
Trunch Friends – 2nd Tuesday each month 1pm – 4pm Paula Adams
Trunch Table Tennis – Monday and Wednesday 7pm – 10.00/10.30pm Gary Bickle
Yoga – Thursdays 7.30pm – 9pm Virginia Carmen
Special Events
April 2026
25th – Compost Collection – Bags out by 8.30am
28th – Social Club – Prize Bingo -7.30pm
28th – Crown Inn – Quiz Night –
29th Social Club – AGM
May 2026
1st- Screening NTLive-All My Sons -St Nicks Art Centre Swafield – 7pm
2nd- Coffee Morning – Methodist Community Room – 10am – 12noon
7th- French Conversation- Methodist Community Room -11am-12noon
8th – Coffee Morning and TVH 100 Club Draw – Village Hall – 10am – 12noon
8th- Talk by Derek Wilde – F1 Motor Racing in 1960’s – Village Hall 7pm – 9pm
9th – Compost Collection – Bags out by 8.30am
9th -Concert – Golden Age of Russian Music -St Botolph’s Church – 7.30pm
10th – Holy Communion- St Botolph’s -10am
10th – Quiz Night – Social Club -7.30pm
12th -Trunch Friends – The Cat Pottery – Village Hall -2pm
13th – TRUNCH VILLAGE SOCIETY AGM – Methodist Community Room -7pm
16th – Talk by The Wherry Yachts followed by Cream Tea – 2pm
19th – Crown Inn Quiz
21st – Games Afternoon – Village Hall – 2pm – 4pm
21st – French Conversation- Methodist Community Room -11am-12noon
22nd – Trunch Lunch Club – Village Hall – 12noon
22nd -25th – Social Club Beer Festival with Live Music by
Adam Darricott – 3pm -24th
The Core –3pm 25th
24th – Bric-a- Brac Sale – Village Hall 10am -2pm
24th – Trunch Yard Sale – 10am -2pm
24th – Bric a Brac yard sale -Village Hall -10am – 2pm
26th – Bingo -Social Club -7.30pm
31st – Pantaloons Touring Theatre – Hounds of the Baskervilles – St Nicks Art Centre
32st – Live Music by Pinto – Social Club – 4.40pm
June 2026
6th – Compost Collection – Bags out by 8.30am
6th – 7th – Flower Festival – St Botolph’s
12th – Coffee Morning and TVH 100 Club Draw – Village Hall – 10am – 12noon
13th – Little Pieces of Clay -Village Hall -2pm -4pm
18th – Games Afternoon – Village Hall – 2pm – 4pm
July 2026
11th- TRUNCH GARDEN SOCIETY SUMMER FLOWER SHOW OPEN to Public 1pm
12th – TRUNCH VILLAGE SOCIETY OPEN GARDENS – 11am – 4pm
18th – Cream Teas – S t Botolph’s -2pm
August 2026
2nd – TRUNCH VILLAGE SOCIETY – Picnic in the Paddock – 11am – 5pm
15th-16th TRUNCH VILLAGE SOCIETY -HISTORY GROUP – Exhibition – St Botolph’s – 11am – 4pm
September 2026
19th-20th Exhibition by Local Artists with Cream Teas – St Botolph’s Church
November 2026
21st- Christmas Fair – Village Hall 12noon-5pm
December 2026
6th – TRUNCH VILLAGE SOCIETY – Over 60’s Christmas Party -Village Hall -2pm – 4pm
TRUNCH CONCERTS – CHAMBER MUSIC BOX QUINTET 20th June at 7.30pm in St Botolph’s Church
TRUNCH PARISH COUNCIL – NEXT MEETING Tuesday 12th May at 7.00pm in Village Hall
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 12th at 7.00pm in the village hall.
If you have any issues for inclusion on the AGENDA please let the Clerk know by Friday 1st May at clerk@trunch-pc.co.uk You can always make contact with the Clerk or any other Councillor. Contact details are on the Parish Council web site www.trunchparishcouncil.co.uk
Parish Council Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month during 2024
Parish Clerk: Kaye
Chair: Gaynor Houlton
Councillors:
David Burns
Malcolm Bulley
David Houlton
Richard Miles
Paul Pearson
Karen Randell
Charlie Yaxeley
GARDEN SOCIETY- Summer Show 12th July from 9.00am in the VILLAGE HALL
VILLAGE HALL – FUND RAISING COFFEE MORNING Friday 8th May-10am-12noon
Friday 8th May 10am-12 noon.
Please come along and support this important cause in raising funds for the village hall and local charities. Home made cakes, coffee, tea and a warm welcome to all. If there is a anyone who finds it difficult to get there please telephone Michele on 01263 720649 and transport can be arranged.
Also the Village Hall 100 Club Draw
Do come along, you may be surprised by the warm welcome that you will receive.
TRUNCH VILLAGE SOCIETY – Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th May at 7.00pm in the Methodist Community Room
Trunch Village Society ordinary Meeting Meeting is being held on Wednesday 14th January at 7.00pm in the Methodist Church Community Room. All Trunch residents are welcome to attend.
brianboughton@btinternet.com or phone 01263 720252
Officers
Chairman – Peter Horsefield
Vice Chairman – Chris Owen
Secretary – Brian Boughton
Advisor – John Carr
Treasurer – Brian Boughton
Finance & Signatories – Chris Owen & Brian Boughton
Project Group Leaders (Committee Members)
Michele Horsefield Bee Keeping
Malcolm Needs Litter Picking
Sandra Farmer Trunch Activity
Alison Mason Trunch Activity
John Spencer Trunch History
Bee Keeping Project Group
A sum of £1450 has been collected thus far from sales of honey during the year. Michele Horsefield is a fully insured BBKA registered swarm collector, during the year she collected only two small swarms.
However, four hives at the Glebe Lodge apiary continue to thrive despite the constant threat of disease and adverse weather conditions. The survival of the bees is mainly due to the tender care and attention by Michele and Peter Horsefield. Peter is a Registered Food Provider and has NNDC Hygiene Dept approval for processing the honey for sale.
Litter Pick Group
There have been 2 collections during the year, one in October and one in April. Recruitment of volunteers remains low, but sufficient. The majority of litter is collected from the Gimingham and North Walsham Road. It is also a good social event with tea and cake served afterwards in the village hall.
Fund Raising Activities
The society organised two free events this year. A valuables/antiques Valuations Day by Charles Hanson and the over 60’s tea party.
Christmas Tea Party for Over 60’s and
The now annual Christmas Party for over 60’s in being held on Sunday 6th December 2.00pm until 5.00pm
General
Recruitment of volunteers for all events and organisations in the village is always difficult, but the Society thanks all of those hard working and enthusiastic people who do volunteer, without whom none of this would be possible.
A Bit About………
As a result of the findings in the original Parish Plan the Trunch Village Society (TVS) was founded in 2009 by a small group of Trunch residents each of whom deposited £10 with Barclays Bank such that a bank account could be opened. Since then, some of the founder members have moved home or sadly died. From the early beginnings, with the help of many volunteers the Society has, to date, raised over £61,000 of which £7000 was generously donated by the organisers of the Trunchonbury Music Festival. In total £49,000 has been distributed to the numerous organisations and groups within the village by way of Grant awards and spent on the purchase of village amenity equipment. The running costs and free events have been supported with funds totalling £7000 and a sum of £5000 is retained for emergency events. By organising events such as the Open Gardens and Scarecrows day, dog shows, yard sales, fetes, running a bee apiary at Glebe Lodge and being registered members of the Norfolk County Council community composting scheme these have enabled the Society to become the main source of social village funding. The Community Composting scheme has recently been transferred to the Garden Society. The Society has also staged free events such as the covid breakout Party in the Paddock, celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee and the Christmas tea party for the over 60’s which is scheduled to become an annual event.
At the recent Annual General Meeting four Officers, namely Peter Horsefield, Chris Owen, John Carr and Brian Boughton were appointed. The group leaders, Michele Horsefield Malcolm Needs and Sandra Farmer continue with their roles of responsibility. A new project group, Trunch History, was formed and will be led by John Spencer. The Project Groups now comprise Litter Picking, Trunch Activity, Bee Keeping and Trunch History.
This year the Society proposes to take stock of its fund raising activities and seek opinions of the residents as to how they see the future role of the TVS in serving the village and organising events. The outcome will be influenced by the number of volunteers the Society can count on to assist in achieving their mission.
The views of Mardle readers would be much appreciated by the Committee and you can contact us with your comments via the Secretary, Brian Boughton on 01263 720252 or brianwboughton@gmail.com
Trunch History Project Group
If any residents have details, records, maps diary dates or photographs of historical interest or information relating to their whereabouts please let the Secretary or John Spencer know.
The Group would be interested to meeting residents who may have valuable contributions regarding the history of Trunch. If you can help in this respect we should like to set up a one to one conversation with you at a time and place convenient to your good selves. In order to get things moving could you please contact John Spencer at jrs1000@cam.ac.uk or 07539 246683. Thank you.