Bodham

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Bodham is a village situated a couple of miles inland from the north coast of Norfolk. It is on the A148 road linking Cromer to Holt, Fakenham, and Kings Lynn. It has a thriving village store. The church, All Saints, is situated about three-quarters of a mile out of the village to the south.

The village sign shows a representation of a medieval tax collector going about his employment. The tax collector's name was Boda and is mentioned in the Domesday Book, which confirms his existence and the fact that he lived there. Bodham means "Boda's Village".

[edit] Bodham & Beckham Village Hall

Bodham and Beckham Village Hall is a modern hall less than 20 years old. It is regularly used by Bodham Bingo Club, Yoga classes, Church events. Regular quiz night fundraisers are held for times a year - February, May, September and December. The hall is heated and the facilities are possibly the best in the area. Hire fees are competitive and discounts are available for parishioners. Grants are being sought to instal solar panels on the roof for environmentally-friendly electricity.

[edit] Bodham Playing Field

Bodham Playing Field (on Cromer Road) has a full-size football pitch and a 'juniors' pitch. The Playing Field Committee has had the Pavilion refurbished with the help of grants from Bodham Bingo Club, Awards for All Lottery Fund and North Norfolk District Council's Active Communities Fund. We now have two changing rooms, showers, toilets and a fully-fitted kitchen all inside the Pavilion. Attached is a Referees Room. An additional facility is a Disabled Toilet accessible with the use of a Radar Key. The Playing Field Committee have now taken over responsibility for the floodlights. Bodham fc are made up of players from outside the village which is run by Marc Cobb, Olliver Lord and Captained by James Batchelor. Events held on Bodham playing field include, bonfire and fireworks in November. This years fireworks were a massive success, raising £759 for funds., A funweekend in July/August, charity football matches year and regular car-boot sales. Also on the playing field is Bodham Croquet Club. The club won the EACF Croquet League (Northern Division) in 2006, and finished 2nd in 2007. Internal Competition results for 2007: Doubles: Callum Ringer & Cedric Lytton. American : Harry Bruford. Knock Out: Jack Sadler. Two new items of play equipment are to be installed in w/c 8 October. This was made possible by grants from Awards for All (£3,000), Local Network Fund (£6,600) and Bodham Horticultural Show (£400). [1]

Coordinates: 52°54′N, 1°10′E

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