BBC Radio Norfolk breakfast show was in Reepham’s Market Place this morning to discuss the effect last month’s closure of the HSBC branch has had on the town’s shops and market traders.
 
Local retailers say they have already noticed a drop in trade since the bank closed. Meanwhile, HSBC has promised to provide a replacement ATM in the Market Place, but that has not materialised yet.
 

The annual candlelit service of carols, readings and musical performances will be held in the Church of St Michael the Archangel, Booton, on Tuesday 22 December at 6.30 pm.
 
Mulled wine and refreshments will be served. If you are able to bring along some seasonal nibbles, it would be much appreciated.
 
All welcome – please bring a torch, wear warm clothing and share transport where possible, as parking is on the roadside only.
 

The next meeting of Reepham Town Council has been brought forward one week to Wednesday 4 November starting at 7.30 pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham.
 
The agenda will be available around one week before the meeting and displayed on the town noticeboards as well as being available for download from the Council’s website: www.reephamtowncouncil.org.uk
 

Regular films are returning to Reepham Town Hall. Now under the supervision of Caitriona Boal, Reepham Village Cinema’s next screening will be The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) on Friday 6 November. Doors open at 7.30 pm; film starts at 8 pm. Tickets £4 are available from Reepham Post Office or on the door. For further information, email: cb@cblk.co.uk
 

Residents of Old Brewery Lane in Reepham have asked Broadland District Council not to change the name of their street.
 
The Council had proposed to rename the two sections of Old Brewery Lane, which is divided by a pedestrianised walkway with no vehicular access between the two discrete parts, into “Old Brewery Lane East” and “Old Brewery Lane West”.
 
This would be especially important in case of an emergency, explained a Council spokesperson.