From Monday 20th July Hethel Road will be closed at the junction with B1135 for the duration of the works, expected to be until mid-September.
Bridge road will also be closed to traffic from B1135 by a manned barrier for two weeks. For access you will need a Jackson’s pass to display on your dashboard. Please speak to Hughie Glaves for a pass, or ask the gateman for one.
We will be monitoring the traffic using Wymondham Road in the village and have agreed with NCC, SNC and Jackson’s that an emergency closure may be applied for if the road becomes dangerous to residents. To do that we will need evidence of the problems being caused.
Ben Hanlon of NCC is the contact point for all issues, concerns and complaints. Please gather evidence (video / photographs) to support your comments. When you contact him please copy Andrea and me.
CONTACTS
Ben Hanlon: ben.hanlon@norfolk.gov.uk; 0344 8008020
Hughie Glaves: hugh.glaves@btinternet.com
Andrea Tancred: misstancred@gmail.com
Michael Hill: wrendriff@gmail.com
SNC and Jackson’s have agreed to have a meeting with Parish Council representatives about the closure of the B1135 and the steps being taken to mitigate the impact to the local area such as in Wreningham.
You will recall earlier this year when the B1135 was closed, a ratrun via Hethel Road created many difficulties for our residents and school families. The complaints lead to Hethel Road being closed. This halted the Hethel Road ratrun but traffic soon re-routed via Wymondham Road instead.
This time Hethel Road will be closed for a 10 week duration due to the B1135 roadworks from 20th July – 18th September 2026. However we believe that an inevitable ratrun via Wymondham Road should also be tackled, perhaps by closing that road too at the Devlin Development entrance.
We would like to hear from you with your comments about the 10 week B1135 closure and what it will mean for you, given your experiences from the last closure. We will collate your views and comments for discussion at this meeting. Kindly email us at recall.me@gmail.com with “B1135 closure” in the subject line by 10th July.
Please note that all comments will be anonymized and the emails deleted once we have produced a summary prior to the meeting.
Thank you
Michael & Andrea
The developer, Alex Gray, has started work in the Farthings area and has fenced the site off. This is for the your protection as well as that of his workforce. He requests that you respect the fences and stay out of the fenced area.
Please see the Traffic Order from NCC legal team about road closures from 1st June to 25th September 2026. This is related to the construction of the new roundabout by Hethel Engineering. Please note that Jim Webber, SNC District Councillor, is hoping to arrange a public meeting with the construction team to discuss the roundabout project and its impact on local people.
We have received the following information from Alastair Florance of Lotus about their track days.
On Saturday 16th May, a Motorsport UK sanctioned Sprint event which is run by an organisation called “Lotus OnTrack”. Motorsport UK is the Government approved body for all four-wheel motorsport in the United Kingdom and this event is being run at “Club” level which includes the lowest levels of noise permitted in motorsport. All competing cars have to pass strict scrutineering and noise level tests. The event will run from 0900 to 1700 but normally the Sprint is finishes at around 1615 to 1630. There will also be a lunch break for one hour between 1200 and 1400.
Every Tuesday from 12th May until 11th July the “Lotus Cycle Racing League” (Lotus Cars Cycle Racing League) is a series of cycle races under British Cycling rules around the Lotus Test Track. Last year, upwards of 200 cyclists of varying abilities and ages took part in the races.
On the evening of Friday 12th June athletes of all levels will compete in a 5 km (Total Race Timing Lotus 5K and HarlingAC Lotus 5k) organised by Harling Athletics Club. An event that Lotus have held for a number of years and it has always proved popular across the running community.
Saturday 18th of July the Lotus Staff Family Day from 10:00 until 15:00. Some 2500 staff and their families will be on site and there will be driving demonstrations and other activities during the day.
Also supplied is the calendar for the track days:
Reference: 2026/1054
App Type : Approval of Condition Details
Parish : Wreningham
Grid Ref : 616067 298911
Location : Land South West Of Hethel Road, Wreningham [The Farthings]
Proposal : Details for Conditions 5 – archaeological written scheme of investigation, 8 – HMMP, 12 – land contamination report, 14 – construction parking plan, 22 – details of ecological enhancements to be implemented, 23 – LEMP covered within HMMP, 25 – Reasonable Avoidance Method Statement for amphibians and reptiles of permission 2024/1135
In the early evening of 11th May Steve from NARS visited the village hall and trained a dozen parishioners in the use of a defibrillator and the importance of recognising and responding to a person in cardiac arrest. Steve related the NARS background and its work in Norfolk. He clearly established that time is of the essence for the person suffering the cardiac arrest. His explanation and demonstration of CPR on a dummy was followed by hands-on experience augmented by the use of the defibrillator.
It was an enlightening experience and emphasised how this simple technique, speedily applied, saves lives.
The Parish Council will arrange further sessions if there is demand. Please contact the Clerk and leave details.
Daredevil Wreningham resident Karen Nunn has jumped out of a plane over Beccles airfield at 13,000ft to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices – a charity close to her heart.
Karen did the daring tandem skydive on Saturday April 18 to raise funds for the charity where she is a volunteer gardener at The Nook in Framingham Earl.
She said: “That anxious moment inching towards the open door of the plane quickly turned into something unforgettable – diving headfirst from 2.5 miles above the fields near Beccles. What seemed terrifying, instantly became truly awe-inspiring and exhilarating.
“Doing this as part of a fundraising event for EACH made it even more meaningful. As a volunteer gardener there, I’ve seen the care and support they give to families during incredibly difficult times.
“Every pound raised really does make a difference – and being able to contribute in this way made the whole experience so much more rewarding.
“Please donate and help me support children and young people with life threatening conditions and complex health needs. EACH have been supporting families across the region for over 30 years, and can only continue to do so with our help.
“Providing a range of services from day to day well-being and support, through to end of life care and bereavement counselling, EACH are there for families in the darkest of times, helping them make memories when time is short,” said Karen.
You can still support Karen on this link.
Pictured above is a brave Karen during the skydive. Picture courtesy of Parachuting UK.
Residents from all ends of Wreningham and beyond joined an organised 5km Trail Walk around Long’s Wood on Saturday April 18, to see many of the metal plaques installed over 20 years ago back in 2005.
Thanks go to Rachael Long for sharing interesting facts and personal stories along the trail and to everyone who contributed to another fantastic community event.
Pictures of the walk are courtesy of David Kirk.
Around 20 enthusiastic volunteer litter pickers helped to tidy-up Wreningham, Top Row and Penny Green as part of the Big South Norfolk Litter Pick on Sunday March 29.
The volunteers spread out from the Village Hall to clean verges, paths, playing fields and other public locations across the Wreningham Parish Council area.
The effort was part of the annual Big South Norfolk Litter Pick, organised by South Norfolk Council, who lent equipment for the event.
Organiser, Keith Morris, said: “As always there was a real community spirit about the day with enthusiastic volunteers joining in to help tidy up our beautiful village despite a bit of rain.”
Afterwards, volunteers enjoyed cakes and a free drink courtesy of Wreningham Parish Council and the Witch & Wren Social Club.
If you would like to litter pick in Wreningham, equipment can be loaned at any time from members of Wreningham Parish Council.
Please contact Cllr Keith Morris at keith.morris@networknorwich.co.uk for details or ring 01508 488318.
Pictured above are some of the volunteer litter pickers having a free drink in Wreningham Witch & Wren Social Club after completing their work.