Norfolk Wildlife Trust

NWT Hickling Broad is the largest of all the Norfolk Broads, and it harbours a spectacular variety of plants and animals. There are both gentle walks under wide skies for the casual visitor, and fascinating study for those interested in swallowtail butterflies, bitterns, marsh harriers and other rare Broadland wildlife. The two hour Water Trail runs from mid-May to mid-September, takes you into the quiet backwaters of the Broad and gives access to the Tree Tower, from which you get the most fabulous views of Broadland.
Additional charge. Call 01692 598276 to book a place.
Open: Nature reserve - daily. Visitor centre - April to mid-September 10am to 5pm.
Location: Four miles south east of Stalham. Signposted from the A149 Stalham-Great Yarmouth road. Bus stop a 20-minute walk away. Cost: Adults £3, children and NWT members free
Wheelchairs: access to visitor centre, toilets and boardwalk

Website:www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/norfolk/index.htm

Hickling Women's Institute (WI)

Hickling WI was founded in 1918.

It has around 25 members who meet at the Methodist Hall on the second Monday of each month, 2pm in Jan/Feb. and Nov. and 7pm for the rest of the year. .
Extra garden meetings are held during the Summer.
Outings are arranged and special interest days, hands on "Dabble Days" for those with fiddly fingers.
They are an easy going group of ladies, and would welcome new comers

For more information call Mrs Sue Benjamin on 01692-598335

Hickling Scrabble Club/Friendship Club Now The Tuesday Club

The Friendship and Scrabble Clubs have both been amalgamated due to falling membership and without any new members joining.
The Friendship Club has been in existence for approx. 50 Years albeit with various name changes.
It was first known as the Forget Me Not Club then the Cameo Club and in recent times
The Friendship Club.
The new club will be known as the Tuesday Club.
The Tuesday club will meet on the 2nd. and 4th. Tuesday of every month where members can enjoy games of Scrabble and Whist plus a cup of tea and biscuits.
All are welcome whatever their experience. Just turn up on the day

For more information call Mrs Gwen Gray on 01692 598519.

Hickling Bowls Club

The Bowls Club was formed over 60 years ago in 1932, and has played on the same green just off Stubb Road ever since. The green has a lovely setting, bordered on one side by flower beds, with a fine Clubhouse, and a good view of Hickling mill. Also, there is a small car parking area.

Outdoor green bowling has a long history in England, with many famous players in the past, including Henry VIII and Sir Francis Drake. Quite how they managed to keep their greens up to scratch is hard to comprehend. Our green has a high reputation in the area, which reflects the huge amount of time and effort put in by our green keeper and his assistants. Not only does it look good, it also plays beautifully.

Of course, outdoor bowling has a short season, as we are dependent on light summer evenings for most of our fixtures, playing throughout May, June, July and August. During these few months there is no let up: we play in three leagues: Great Yarmouth, Broadland and the County 3wood; also we have various cup matches. Then there are the Club competitions for singles and pairs.
During the season there are our well supported BBQs - open to members and friends - when a "friendly" bowls competition is combined with socialising round the barbecue - what better way to pass a summer's evening!

Though we are a small club in numbers, we are a big club in friendship and support. If you would like to find out more, come along any evening when we are playing at home and have a chat.

For more information call The Hon secretary, Peter Crook on 01692 598294

Hickling Local History Group

The Hickling Local History Group was established in June 2000 to promote a greater knowledge of the history of Hickling. It aims to study all aspects of the history of the Parish of Hickling and, given that today's activities are tomorrow's history, and can shape the future, the scope of the Group studies includes contemporary history and interest in the future of the village.

The Group has formed an archive of documents, illustrations, records, etc. about Hickling. It arranges meetings, lectures, film shows and exhibitions as well as at least one field meeting a year to explore aspects of village history. It publishes a quarterly newsletter and has published booklets on the history of Hickling and its residents.

A brief outline of the history of Hickling can be found at Village History Webpage

For more information and an application form for membership please contact
The Secretary on 01692 598431.

Walking In Norfolk

This is a link to a site for everyone interested in country walking in Norfolk

It aims to give you all the information you need to enjoy walking in the Norfolk.

Books, Leaflets, Maps and Transport etc.

http://www.walkinginnorfolk.co.uk