Yaxham Village Website, Norfolk
type="text/javascript"> Welcome to YaxhamYaxham is a small rural village situated in the heart of Norfolk, about sixteen miles to the west of Norwich and two miles south east of the nearest market town, Dereham. There are about 600 inhabitants in settlements of Yaxham and Clint Green with farmland between. The medieval church of St Peter with its late C11 or early C12 circular west tower lies at the heart of the village conservation area.There is a modern village hall built in 1977 and recently extended with excellent facilities for a variety of functions. The adjacent Jubilee Playing Field where Yaxham Football team plays is also the venue for car boot sales and occasional outside fetes and dog shows. There is also a young childrens' play area with swings and climbing frame. Yaxham House is a former rectory built 1820 - 22 and Holland's Hall in Brakefield Green is a late C16 farmhouse. Boronia Cottage has 1611 scratched in an east gable and Willow Farmhouse is late medieval with C16 and C17 improvements and modern additions. Yaxham has a VA Primary School which has been completely rebuilt to accommodate 90 pupils. The village has a local post office in Clint Green next to the school, the Lord Nelson pub and the Yaxham Mill which is a restaurant with accommodation. There is also the Mid Norfolk Railway for enthusiasts with weekend trains travelling from Dereham to Wymondham and stopping at Yaxham station. Access to Norwich is easy along the A47 and there is also a regular hourly bus service during the day connecting Yaxham to Dereham and to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the City Centre. Latest NewsBe a friend and share a smile!If you feel a bit down, a friendly chat with someone you can trust can make a huge difference and really lift your mood.Voluntary Norfolk has an approved and vetted team of volunteers who can pop round for a talk, a cup of tea or to play a game, but we are always looking for more people to help us with this important work. Volunteer Befrienders can make a huge difference to individual lives and to the life of our communities and we are particularly looking for volunteers in the Yaxham, Whinburgh and surrounding areas. Training and support is given to volunteers at every stage and the satisfaction that volunteers can gain by helping other people is immense. Your local contact is Lisa Barley Tel: 01362 654902 or email derehamvsc@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk. Voluntary Norfolk is a registered charity no. 1112017. Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 5616120 14th April 2009 Do something amazing...All residents of Yaxham and surrounding areas of Dereham are invited to give blood at the Dereham Memorial Hall at various dates and times throughout the year. If you are interested, please visit the What's On page for more details. |
Quick LinksWhat's On? Local Index Parish Council Safer Neighbourhoods Yaxham Info and Pictures Message Board Vote! Weather A VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY Norfolk Police Authority is responsible for managing a group of volunteers who attend, unannounced and in pairs, at the various police custody suites throughout the County to ensure that detainees have had their basic rights upheld, are being treated properly and fairly and that the conditions within which they are held are satisfactory. This in turn is designed to secure a greater public understanding and confidence in the system. Further information can be found at www.norfolk-pa.gov.uk/visiting.cfm . If you would be interested in becoming a volunteer for the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme in Norfolk, please contact Sarah Bryant on: Telephone: 01953 424455 Email: policeauthority@norfolk.pnn.gov.uk |