On behalf of Reepham Lions, I would like to thank you all for the wonderful support you gave to our Christmas raffle, which raised more than £1,900.
 
The club has plans for further fundraising events in 2020 with monies going to local good causes.
 
If you are aware of any person or organisation that would benefit from a donation, please contact Liz Howes on 07919 440518.
 

Lenwade House Hotel, based off Fakenham Road, announced it was closing with immediate effect on Saturday 11 January.
 
The business released a statement citing financial difficulties as the main reason for the closure. It is not yet known how many people have lost their jobs.
 
The hotel has a long history of financial problems and registered company liquidations, reports the Eastern Daily Press. Read the story HERE
 

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Traffic restrictions and roadworks starting within the next week for the Reepham district have been issued by one.network on 31 December 2019
 
A1067 Fakenham Road, Great Witchingham
5–6 January
Delays likely - Traffic control (two-way signals)
Works location: o/s 77
Works description: Excavate and reinstate to repair manhole cover in carriageway
Responsibility for works: Anglian Water
Works reference: AD04156981398
 

Traffic restrictions and roadworks starting within the next week for the Reepham district have been issued by one.network on 24 December 2019
 
B1145 Dereham Road, Reepham
30 December – 2 January
Delays likely - Traffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: Dereham Road - o/s Virginia House at j/w School Road/Station Road
Works description: REEPHAM XXXXDELETE 584147 - traffic management to facilitate BT Openreach fibre cabling works – approx m with no excavation