MEET THE KING’S LYNN HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers’ Open Day
Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd June 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm
29 King Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HA
Nearest public car park: Tuesday Market Place Car Park
Part of the local Volunteers Week events
Already enabling and celebrating a great year of footfall at 29 King Street, King’s Lynn (during the current period of Guildhall theatre regeneration happening next door), our strong team of heritage volunteers are holding a great on-site open day on Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd June.
This is your chance to meet us for a cuppa and have some nibbles, know more about volunteering, see how the town’s history and heritage comes alive during our front-of-house volunteer opportunities, how to build up your CV and customer-facing experience, and find out how you and your colleagues can get involved to support your town!
During your visit you may also find out some great up-to-date information on the Guildhall Theatre’s once-in-a-lifetime regeneration project.
Our doors are open from 10am-3pm on the 2nd & 3rd June, so please do pop in to 29 King Street at any time to find out more – we’d love to see you.
New Bus Shelter in West Winch
The new Bus Shelter at the Winch former public house on the A10, has just been installed, thanks to £3,740.00 BSIP funding (80% of the cost) from Norfolk County Council, with the remainder paid by West Winch Parish Council.
County Councillor Alexandra Kemp, pictured with residents said " The new Bus Shelter is literally sheltering us from the wind, on this blustery March day, but will be even more important as a buffer from the rain".
The new Bus Shelter was requested by residents to support Active and Sustainable Transport into Lynn.
ACTION FRAUD UPDATE
Don’t get hooked: new warning urges the public to continue reporting phishy emails and texts with 41
As of April 2025, the total number of phishing scams reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) reached over 41 million since its launch in April 2020. This has resulted in 217,000 scams being removed from across 393,395 website pages by the National Cyber Security Centre.
Insight revealed by Action Fraud shows the top industries impersonated in reported phishing emails were streaming services, tech and telecommunication companies, with some posing as various UK government schemes.
Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, launched a phishing awareness campaign to urge the public to be aware of phishing scams and report all emails and messages if they look suspicious.
Spam calls and suspicious text messages can be reported, too. By using 7726, a free service offered by mobile network providers, customers can forward suspicious text messages, which helps the removal of scam websites and allows networks to block users sending scam text messages. Between April 2020 and April 2025, more than 27,000 scams were removed as a result of being reported using 7726.
Superintendent Amanda Wolf, Head of the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau at the City of London Police, said:
“We know it can be difficult to spot fake messages or tell if a call is genuine. Criminals can change tactics fast and use the technology available to constantly create genuine looking emails and messages or facilitate calls that feel authentic - all designed to trick us and try and steal personal and financial information.
“Every phishing email reported helps us gain a better understanding of the tactics being used and enables us to tackle it head-on by identifying malicious URLs trending in phishing emails and texts - they can be taken down and disrupted, preventing further activity. The more reports received, the more people we can protect, preventing them from becoming victims.
“Don’t get caught out, Stop, Think Fraud, and make sure you report suspicious-looking emails or messages if you receive them. You can forward emails to report@phishing.gov.uk, or forward spam text messages to 7726.”
Sarah Lyons, NCSC Deputy Director for Economy and Society Resilience, said:
“Since 2020, over 41 million phishing attempts have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service — a powerful sign that the public is staying alert to online threats, helping to protect themselves and others.
“But cyber criminals aren’t giving up - they’re constantly finding new ways to trick people into clicking malicious links, sharing personal information, or handing over money.
“That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay alert. You’ll find clear, practical advice on how to spot and report scams - and how to stay secure online - on the NCSC website.”
What is phishing?
'Phishing', ‘quishing’ or ‘smishing’ is when criminals use fake emails, text messages, QR codes, or phone calls to trick victims.
The goal of a phishing message is to encourage the victim to click a malicious link, or scan a fraudulent QR code, which usually leads them to a genuine-looking website, designed to make victims part way with their financial and/or personal information. Criminals will use well-known brands or organisations the victim already has a connection with, like a bank or tradesperson, to make fake emails seem genuine and more convincing.
How can you protect yourself?
If you’ve received an email that doesn’t feel right, STOP!
- break the contact – don’t reply, click on any links, call any phone numbers or make any payments
- check if it’s genuine: contact the organisation directly using an email address or phone number you know is correct, e.g. from your utility bills, via a search engine, on the back of your card or by calling 159 for banks
- before you delete the email, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk
If you’ve received a text message that doesn’t feel right, STOP!
- break the contact – don’t reply, click on any links, call any phone numbers or make any payments
- check if it’s genuine: contact the organisation directly using an email address or phone number you know is correct, e.g. from your utility bills, via a search engine, on the back of your card or by calling 159 for banks
- forward the message for free to 7726
If you’ve received a call that doesn’t feel right, STOP!
- hang up
- check if it’s genuine: contact the organisation directly using contact details you know are correct, such as those on a utility bill, official website, the back of your card or by calling 159 for your bank
- don’t trust the Caller ID display on your phone – it’s not proof of ID
- report it by sending a text to 7726 with the word ‘call’ followed by the scam caller’s number
For more advice on how to protect yourself from fraud: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/
If you’ve lost money or provided financial information as a result of a phishing scam, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101.
Remembrance Sunday 2024
Wreaths laid by Councillors Thrower and Collier
Families, friends, and neighbours unite at St Mary's Church Middleton's war memorial, to participate in the solemn service of remembrance. Together, we stand in solidarity, offering our heartfelt gratitude to those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Councillor Thrower laid the wreath on behalf of the West Winch Parish, along with a wreath laid by Councillor Collier.
Thank you to all who took a moment to pause and reflect on the profound significance of this day.
Latest Scams, Consumer Alerts and News from Norfolk County Council Trading Standards
Information Alert - Avian Influenza Update
Scam Alert - Automated telephone cold calls claiming to be from HMRC
Rogue Trader Alert - Doorstep cold callers offering roofing work
Cold Calling Alert - Doorstep cold callers offering insulation
Scam Alert - Emails claiming to be from 'Apple Security'
Cold Calling Alert - Telephone cold callers regarding solar panels
For more information, click here to visit our Consumer Alerts page
Recall Alert - Product Recall for Fantasma Magic Deluxe Top Hat Show
Smyths Toys are voluntarily recalling four batches of Ref.: 198567 'Fantasma Magic Set Deluxe' due to possible issues with small parts (the eyes of the plush rabbit) detaching too easily. This may present a choking hazard for younger children.
Product: Fantasma Magic Set Deluxe Top Hat 150+ Magic Tricks
Product Reference: 198567
EAN: 0816344015286
Batch code This recall affects the following batch codes only:
2401-6009ML-BK
2406-6009ML-BK
2407-6009ML-BK
2408-6009ML-BK
If you have bought the above product you should stop using the recalled product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Please return the product to your local Smyths Toys Superstores for a full refund.
Click here for more information
Recall Alert - Product Recall for Cowboy E Bike Model C4 ST (Edition MR)
Cowboy are recalling specific serial numbers of their 'Cowboy E Bike Model C4 ST (Edition MR)' as it presents a serious risk of injuries as the welded joint between the headtube and downtube can fail. This could cause the frame to break, which could result in a fall and injuries to the user.
Affected bikes can be identified by their serial number and frame supplier. To check these details through the Cowboy app, tap the ‘settings’ icon and then tap ‘advanced.’ If your frame is listed as ‘Edition MR’ then it may be affected. Serial numbers and frame suppliers can also be checked via the more information link below.
If your frame is affected, Cowboy will provide a free of charge frame replacement.
