RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre 

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Would you be interested in volunteering?

RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre is looking for volunteers to assist as curators at the centre. No military or other training is necessary, just an interest in military or local history.  The requirement is for a few hours on occasional Sundays between Easter and November.

We are also creating an archive of the activities of the 50+ squadrons who were at the base between 1918 and 1962, and developing the national archive of the RAF Administrative Apprentices between 1925 and 1973.

If you would be interested in more information or giving up some of your time for these exciting projects, please contact us.

 

Ian Jacklin 01485 528286

ianjacklin50@btinternet.com

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Open Days 2025

Sunday, April 20th Easter Sunday (First open day), Sunday, May 4th Sunday, May 18th

Sunday, June 1st Sunday, June 15th Sunday, June 29th Sunday July 13th Sunday, July 27th

Sunday, August 10th Sunday, August 24th Monday, August 25th (Bank Holiday Monday)

Sunday, September 7th Sunday, September 21st Sunday, October 12th Sunday, October 26th

Sunday, November 9th (Remembrance Sunday – Final open day)

 

For more information regarding open days and stories about the former RAF Station please visit our Facebook page, simply search RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre.

 

If you need to contact the Heritage Centre team, please call Chairman of Trustees, Jamie Heffer: 07807098348 or email at: jamie_heffer@hotmail.co.uk

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Digital Switch over 2025 in Syderstone – yes it affects YOU

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Traditional landline phone systems will soon be a thing of the past. December 2025 is the end of the road for this Victorian-age technology. Many people think the switchover is not happening until 2027. However it is already happening - some people in West Norfolk have already been switched

over.

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So, what is the 2025 digital switchover and what does it mean for you?

How is UK’s telephone network is changing?

Between now and the end of 2025 most telephone providers will be switching their customers from old analogue (copper-based) landlines to new upgraded services using digital technology. You may see updates in the media about ‘Digital Switchover’ or ‘Digital Voice’. The digital switchover applies to all phone lines no matter who your telephone provider is (BT, Virgin, Sky, Talk Talk etc).

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When will the Digital Switchover happen?

The BT digital switchover is planned to be completed by the end of 2025. Your communications provider will let you know when your digital switchover is happening, and you won’t need to do anything about your phone service until then. From the date of the switchover, landline telephones will no longer work via the socket on the wall. Instead, they will need to be connected to a broadband router or digital adapter.

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What do I need to do?

For most households that already have broadband the change will be straightforward or may have already happened. The change will be something as simple as plugging your phone into your broadband router instead of the wall socket. Your telephone company will send you instructions on how to connect your phone to the router and may also include an adapter to do this. Depending on your current router, your telephone provider may have to send you an upgraded one at no extra cost. Note: If you are unsure if you are going to be affected by the digital switchover, call your telephone provider to see if you need to do anything extra.

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I don’t have broadband – just a phone line….

If you have a traditional landline phone and don’t have broadband, then it is likely you have a copper-based phone line and you will be affected by this change. When the time comes, you will be supplied with a small adapter that you will plug your phone into so you can receive digital phone services.

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What will it cost?

For most customers, it is a simple and completely free transition to digital with no home installation work required. And you can keep your current phone number.

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Can I opt out of the digital switchover?

No – you cannot opt out of the digital switchover, but you could receive additional help to ensure you are not left without vital services.

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What help can I get?

It’s important to let your phone provider know if you are vulnerable in any way e.g. over 75, have disabilities or health conditions, are a telecare user, unpaid carer, living in a village with poor mobile phone signal etc. If you fall into any of these categories, do call your phone provider to ensure they have your circumstances on record. This will make things easier for you when it comes to switchover time