NEW 2009 - Shipdham Recreation Project
About Shipdham
Shipdham is one of the highest villages within Norfolk, it is also one of the longest.
The village is twinned with Noyant-la-Gravoyere, France
The History
Did you know that Shipdham had 27 public houses? Since the 16th Century villagers of Shipdham get together on the village green for its annual Drynkkings festival.
Constructed in 1941-1942 Shipdham airfield was the first US heavy bomber base in Norfolk. The Shipdham was also the continuous host to B-24 Liberators longer than any other Eighth Air Force combat airfield in Britain.
Parish council meetings
Held at the WI Hall, usually on the 2nd Monday of each month. The first 15 minutes are for you questions.
It’s your village, help us to help you!
Shipdham Parish Council
need your views NOW
Shipdham and the Local Development Framework
See the site specifics here:- Proposed Sites Alternative sites
On the plans above are proposed by the Local Planning Authority (Breckland Council) for the site specific locations for about 100 new houses in Shipdham. Also illustrated are a number of alternative sites.
We need your views on these proposals:
Specifically, we would like to know your views on the Old School Playing field in Chapel Street, opposite Central Garage.
Would you like to see the Old School Playing field used as open space/community use for play/recreation OR used for housing development of around 30 new homes including social housing?
Do you have any comments on any of the other options?
In the next “Shipdham News,” which is delivered to every household, will be a questionnaire.
Please use it to make your comments and pass it on to to any member of the Parish Council or to the Clerk at Clay Lump Cottage, Market Street or to Paul Hewett at Cedar House, High Street as soon as possible.
If you wish, you can Email Us.
New Web Site - Under Construction
New web site created. More information still required. Make this the central place for all your information on Shipdham.
Do you run any of the following?
Clubs, Societies, Events, Charities in the Shipdham area.
We want this site to be an up to date area for content relating to Shipdham. We would also like to show what residents do within Shipdham.
Get in contact by e-mail, we will send you a form so we can get your details on line. We want to continue to get regular updates and show everyone what the villages do...
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