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Welcome to Yaxham

Yaxham 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 great Village Hall with a licensed bar and a Social Club and 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.

What's On in Yaxham

MAY

Gospel Service

20th May 2012

Mr & Mrs Stephen Lynn

We give everyone a warm welcome to join us. We have good news to share with you.

At this time we are praying for Barbara. Denny, Cynthia, Bernard, Joyce, and for those who we know have recently lost loved ones.

6.30, Chapel Clint Green Yaxham

MAY

Fellowship Meeting

22nd May 2012

Quiz Not what you know but what you learn

Evening to learn more about our loving Lord and His word.

Come and join us

7.30pm, Chapel Clint Green Yaxham

New on Yaxham.com

Yaxham Community Led Plan

What do you want to see in your village in the future? A Steering Group has been formed to take a lead in finding out what YOU want.

YOUR SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM

Website Update

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VACANCY - CLERK TO YAXHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Yaxham Parish Council

The Parish Council is seeking to appoint a first class administrator, with good communication skills who is forward thinking and enthusiastic. The Clerk has responsibility for all the Council's functions and will be expected to advise and guide the Council.

Applicants should either hold, or be prepared to obtain, the CiLCA qualification for Local Council Clerks.

Essential requirements are:

Sound administration and financial skills due to the statutory nature of the post.

A comprehensive knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheets and the use of the internet.

The successful candidate will be offered training to support this role.

The Clerk will be based at home and must be able to attend evening meetings. The salary will be in accordance with National Salary Scales dependent on skills and ability. The work, averaging 8 hours per week will be home based.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 6 p.m. on 25^th May 2012. Interviews will be held in June with Employment commencing on 1^st July 2012. All candidates invited for interview will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

An application form can be obtained from:

Mrs E. Stallion, Clerk to Yaxham Parish Council

Email: liz.stallion@talk21.com