The NIB Neatishead, Irstead and Barton Turf Parish Magazine

THE BENEFICE OF St BENEDICT The Parishes of Ashmanhaugh, Barton Turf, Beeston St Lawrence, Horning, Irstead and Neatishead

From the Reverend Angela Smith The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is run under the motto ‘Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action’ and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year. Through the World Day of Prayer, women are encouraged to become aware of the other countries and cultures and no longer live in isolation. They are also encouraged to take up the burdens of other people, to sympathise with the problems of other countries and cultures and pray with and for them. They are further encouraged to become aware of their talents and use them in the service of society. The World Day of Prayer aims to demonstrate that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence in the world. This year’s service on the theme ‘All God’s Creation is very good' has been prepared by the women of Suriname in South America and focuses on our care for the environment. Suriname is a beautiful country, boasting wonderful forests and mountains, and has great rivers with impressive rapids. It is a country rich with flowers and animals, and provides enough food for all. In this year’s service the women of Suriname urge us to cherish God's exquisite gift of Creation and to commit ourselves to caring for God's world responsibly, so that we may pass it on, unspoiled, to future generations. As we pray with and for the people of Suriname, we shall be part of a great wave of prayer encircling the globe - starting as the sun rises over Samoa, continuing as it makes its way around the earth, and ending some 36 hours later as the sun sets over American Samoa. The service we shall be participating in will have been translated into over 60 languages and 1000 dialects and will be celebrated in 170 countries and islands. Here, in the British Isles, some 6000 services will be taking place. Our local service will take place on:- Friday 2nd March at 9.45am in St Michael & All Angels Church, Barton Turf. Everyone - men, women, young people - are welcome. There will be a collection for the work of World Day of Prayer and the many worldwide projects they support, such as ‘Happy Child International’, in Brazil and ‘Toxteth’s Women's Centre UK’. The service will be followed by refreshments and a chance to meet with other Christians in our area. Rev’d Angela Smith ISSUE NO: 480 March 2018

Rector: The Rev’d David Smith 01692 630216 draesmith2@btinternet.com

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NIB Donations Thank you very much to all NIB readers for your most generous donation. It is you the reader who keeps our parish magazine going. If you have yet to donate, there is a box in the village shop at Neatishead or send to me at School House, Neatishead, NR12 8XW. Yvonne Kendrick Lent Lunches For one more year the door of Barn Cottage in Horning will be open from 12noon to 1.30pm each Friday in Lent, to welcome anyone who cares to come for a free lunch. On offer will be a simple meal of soup, a sandwich and a piece of fruit, and there will be absolutely no charge. Everyone is welcome, and those who do wish may make a donation to the chosen charity for the week. Dates and details on diary page. We look forward to seeing you. Margery and Monty Ellson St Michael and All Angels, Barton Turf Many thanks to all those who contributed so generously to the collection at the Christingle service, the final amount raised was £106.50. Church cleaning for Easter will take place on Friday 16th March for dust raising and Saturday 17th March for polishing, both days at 9.30am. There is a good deal of cleaning to be done after the builders so all help will be gratefully received. Mothering Sunday is on 11th March, which is also Refreshment Sunday so we will be having a shortened service at 4pm followed by a tea party for all generations. All are welcome to come and enjoy this family affair to celebrate the day. Finally for March on Palm Sunday, 25th March, we will be having our usual walk from Barton Staithe to the church, where we will have the Palm Sunday drama. We will leave the staithe at 10.20am approx. and the service will be at 11am. Do come and take part in the walk even if you are unable to attend the church service afterwards. Prams and dogs welcome. Barbara Pilcher, Church Warden, 01692 536132 St Michael’s Church, Irstead Church Spring Clean - Monday 19th March at 9.30am. If you can spare just an hour to help clean our beautiful church it would be much appreciated. Tea/coffee and plenty of chocolate biscuits will be provided!! Many thanks. St Michael's Irstead PCC Flower Festival at Barton Church during Open Churches Week in August Calling all groups, clubs and indeed any organisation within the Benefice to join in with this special fund raising event. Individuals are also more than welcome to take part. The theme is 'What have you been watching?' In other words your favourite television programme. Please come to Barton Church for a planning meeting on Friday 16th March at 2pm. A warm welcome and refreshments will be waiting. Yvonne Kendrick Easter Lilies As previously, we plan to have lilies for our Easter Altar Flower arrangements. If you would like to remember a loved one by making a contribution towards their cost then please contact by Friday 16th March Neatishead - St Peter’s Church - Jane Fowle on 01692 630249 Irstead - St Michael’s Church - Gail Murrells on 01692 631427 Barton Turf - St Michael and All Angels - Wendy Price on 01692 536183 Neatishead Baptist Church By the time you read this the scaffolding will be up inside the Chapel and the ceiling will be coming down! The original part dates from 1811 and is badly cracked and beyond repair so the entire lathe and plaster ceiling is being taken down and replaced. (We are Grade 2 listed, so new lathe and lime plaster will be going back up.) We anticipate that the work will take a couple of months and, whilst in progress, we will continue to meet using the ‘schoolroom’, the smaller room against the road, together with the adjoining kitchen. Good Friday Breakfast - We look forward to our breakfast on Friday 30th March, 9am for bacon rolls, followed by a short communion service. Please join us if you are able to, Susan Lamb (01692 536240) would appreciate numbers for catering, but please come even if you haven’t let us know. Ian Bloomfield, Pastor

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Mothering Sunday – Sunday 11th March St Peter’s Church Neatishead is holding a special informal service for Mothering Sunday at 9.30am. This day is traditionally a day to show our love and appreciation for our mothers and has been celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent since the 16th century. In days gone by servants were allowed home to see their mother and so that each family group could attend their local mother church. Join us as we hand out posies and our refreshments will include a traditional simnel cake. All welcome. Pauline Simpson, Church Warden 07818 599303 St Benet’s Coffee Morning, Horning The February coffee morning was very well supported and £198.60 was raised towards the upkeep of the Church and the Hall. Next one on Saturday 3rd March at the usual time of 10am to 11.30ish. There will be books, homemade marmalade, cakes etc: raffle and of course coffee and scones, do come to this happy occasion to meet old friends and make new ones. Gillian Jeckells The Preston Rooms, Ashmanhaugh Our first event for 2018 is a VILLAGE LUNCH being held on Saturday 17th March, 12 noon for 12.30pm. Please, please come along and support this event (you don’t even have to come out in the dark!!). We are offering soup and bread followed by homemade puddings. The cost is £5 per person including tea/coffee. We would like you to let us know you will be attending by phoning myself on 01603 783297, Pam on 01603 782041, or Jenny on 01603 783901 by 12th March. Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Tuesday 20th March, 7pm at the Preston Rooms. Everyone is invited to come along to find out what we have achieved in 2017 and what our plans are for the forthcoming year. Of course, we would also love to see you if you would like to join the Committee as a Trustee. We are getting our heads together to provide a Calendar of Events for 2018. This will be posted onto the village notice boards as soon as we have confirmed dates. POETRY EVENING in the Preston Rooms on Friday 6th April at 7pm. Come along for an evening of poetry. Bring a favourite poem to read, have it read by someone else, or just sit back and enjoy listening. Entry £3 including refreshments. If you would like further information telephone Aileen on 01603 781451. Sue Watts, Secretary 01603 783297 Irstead Staithe Working Party, Saturday 20th January The trustees of Barton and Irstead Charity would like to offer sincere thanks to all who volunteered to help. Irstead staithe looks so much more attractive with the trees coppiced and scrub cleared. We hope you also enjoyed the experience and will volunteer again next year! Chris Dockerty Barton Turf Community Charities wish to thank all those who helped to clear and tidy up the Barton Staithe. Diane Bradley, Treasurer Parish Clerk to Barton Turf & Irstead PC, Diane Bradley, new telephone number 07867 422925. Women’s Institute

Animals featured in our January meeting. We had a very interesting talk on conservation of wildlife in Africa by Robert Ferguson, who runs the North Walsham based animal conservation charity, Real Africa Trust. Did you know that both white and black rhinoceroses are, in fact, grey, but they have different mouth sizes as the white ‘model’ grazes and the black one nibbles leaves and fruit off trees! He told us about balancing the lives of the local villagers, particularly in parts of East Africa, with the need for the animals to keep moving, and the on-going battle to prevent poachers from killing the animals for their horns or tusks. Belgian malinois are the dogs of choice to track down poachers, particularly at night. Our last animal was the old grey mare, who sadly died after her trip to Widecombe Fair – she, her owner (Tom Pearce) and his mates did a repeat performance of our Old Uncle Tom Cobley sketch to the delight and amusement of our Members. A new year has started and we always welcome new Members, so come along on the third Wednesday of any month to NVH at 2pm to see what we do. Monica Riley, 01692 630336

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New Victory Hall News Winners of the February 200 Club Draw, £50 S & T Thompson, £10 P & V Ryall, £5 S Barber. Our next Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday 10th March – 9am till noon. Village Screen Cinema - Our film to be shown on Monday 5th March 7 for 7.30pm (cert PG running time 1hr 7m), is GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. This film is a British biographical drama which gives a rare glimpse into the bittersweet relationship between beloved children's author A A Milne and his son Christopher Robin. We learn how A A Milne was inspired by his son's toys to create the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his forest friends. Please do come along and join us at the NVH and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit (included in the ticket price of £5). Tickets can be purchased at the White House Stores or on the night - numbers permitting. If you have special seating requirements please call Christine on 01692 631347. Shelagh Tyrell An Audience with Nick Crane: Saturday 10th March, NVH, 7pm for 7.30 start LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS! Buy now for a fantastic evening of ‘Revelations and Recollections’ from the presenter of BBC's Coast and President of the Royal Geographical Society! Tickets £12 from White House Stores or the gym (cash please) or by cheque payable to Neatishead Community Gym and with a SAE to Gym Secretary, Broadland Cottage, Staithe Road, Barton Turf NR12 8AZ. All proceeds to Neatishead Community Gym, by kind agreement of Nick Crane. Be quick – this is heading for a sell-out! Clare Costello ‘Stormy Weather’ An evening with Jim Bacon and Chris Bell in aid of East Anglian Children’s Hospice on Monday 26th March at NVH at 7.15 pm. Refreshments included. Tickets £5 from White House Stores or 01603 782732 Nick Deane Gardening Club Simon Partridge gave a very enjoyable and informative talk about the history of How Hill, bringing us right up to date on the present activities and courses run by the How Hill Trust. We are hoping to arrange a visit later in the spring to enjoy the grounds of this beautiful place. Our next meeting is on Monday 19th March when popular speaker, Charlotte Philcox, will be giving a talk entitled ‘What’s in a name?’ Her talk will begin at approximately 8.15pm. Please note that this is also our Annual Dinner, 6.45 for 7pm, open to all members and guests. The price of £11 includes a glass of wine/juice followed by a two-course meal. Please bring your own additional drinks. Contact me by Monday 12th March if you would like to attend. We welcome new members so if you want more information please give me a call. Jane King, 01692 630002 Neatishead, Irstead & Barton Turf Community Heritage Group - www.nibchg.org.uk Our next presentation is by Alison Yardy, local mill historian, who is very knowledgeable about mills across Norfolk. She will be talking about ‘Mills of the River Ant’. Find out more about those that remain and those that are no more. Wednesday 21st March, 7.30pm, Neatishead School. All welcome, visitors £3, members free. WW1 Commemoration – do you have a relative who served? They don’t have to have come from Norfolk. If you would like help to find out more about their service do get in touch with us. Claire Penstone-Smith, 01692 630580, nibchg2@gmail.com Friends and Neighbours Report At the club Coffee Morning in the NVH we had fun, games and chairobics - thanks to Sally Sutton, a most enjoyable morning. The club had a very informative talk with slides by Francis Arthur on photography and cameras - we thank her very much for making it so interesting. Sheila Yaxley Knit and Stitch Wednesday 14th and Tuesday 27th March – all welcome for a knit and natter in the Community Room at the NVH, 7-9pm. Knit or sew for Norfolk based charities or help with local projects. Can’t knit? Why not join us and learn how. Needles, wool, patterns and advice always available. Claire Penstone-Smith, 01692 630580

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Grand Auction - Saturday 24th March – NVH, 7 for 7.30pm Come along and enjoy an exciting fundraising evening with licensed bar and nibbles. All proceeds will go towards the improvements to Neatishead playground equipment. Catalogues £1 available from the village shop, listing lots of amazing items and promises. Please show your support for the Playground Fund by either donating or bidding or simply by coming along to what will be a very enjoyable evening. Absent bids please to Nick Fowle on 01692 630249 or email: n.fowle@btinternet.com. Dianne Pickering, 01603 784363 dianne_logan@hotmail.com From the boundary............. Ashmanhaugh & Barton Wanderers Cricket Club As we near the start of the 2018 cricket season with lots of work being put in behind the scenes by our loyal volunteers, matches and training sessions are being arranged as well social events and fundraisers, we had an amazing start in February with our ‘Evening with Matthew Fleming’ followed by the ‘Auction of Promises’. The whole event was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by all, our very grateful thanks go to Matthew for supporting us and keeping the audience enthralled with tales of his time as captain of Kent and playing in the England ODI side, more recently his role as Chairman of Cricket at the MCC, a Director of the ECB and President of the MCC in 2017. (Not to mention his time as president of our club!). We raised just under £3000 which gives a fantastic start to the season and will help us to improve facilities and equipment especially for our huge band of junior members. Our AGM, held in January, saw a large number of members and supporters meet to discuss the season ahead, a very positive meeting. The AGM also saw Nigel Rudd stepping down after a superb period at the helm and our new chairman Harry Buxton being unanimously voted in. For 2018, similar to previous seasons, there will be senior training on Thursday evenings and juniors on Friday evenings throughout the summer at Barton Turf (start dates tbc). We will also continue with the ECB initiative and highly successful All Stars Cricket for 5-8 year olds. Everyone is welcome, senior and junior, experienced or beginner – just come along and have a go! We are also looking for local support to help at the ground; if you can spare a small amount of time to help this is always very much appreciated, please get in touch. The club is always very appreciative of all the local businesses who offer us their support. Local businesses can reach a large body of new customers through our advertising network and any new supporters would be extremely welcome, please get in touch via the website or social media for more information. Please keep an eye on our social media accounts and the website where up to date information, fixtures and results will be posted or get in touch via www.abwanderers.org.uk/ for any information. Jayne Everett, On behalf of Ashmanhaugh & Barton Wanderers CC

Neatishead White Horse Bowls Club – Three Hammer Common

Hello to 2018. The Bowls Club will open again on Saturday 21st April at 1.30pm. We will have a roll-up along with afternoon tea. Looking forward to an enjoyable season. Keep fit. Come along. Have a go. Everyone welcome – why not give it a try, it’s open to everyone of all ages – just wear flat shoes or trainers please – we have bowls you can borrow and it is good fun! Cathy Smith, Honorary Secretary 01692 630602 smithcomptoncroft@btinternet.com Letter for publication from RAF AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM, Neatishead NR12 8YB Volunteers needed for Saturdays and Wednesdays The RAF Radar Museum is the largest museum in North Norfolk and we need your help. We are looking for new volunteers to join us to help preserve and show off this wonderful and unique piece of history for future generations. We have more than 20 rooms packed with fascinating objects, in fact, we are a bit like the Tardis, bigger on the inside than it appears from the outside and you can travel back in time every day. We want people of all ages and from all walks of life. Our current team has women and men ranging from 18 to 80. The activities we can offer include being a room guide, visitor reception and shop, preparing and serving teas coffees and snacks in the cafe. We can guarantee that you will have an enjoyable time here and make new friends and you will be helping a charity to keep going and help us continue to provide an award-winning experience to our visitors. For more information telephone the manager 01692 631485 or 0779319 8864 or email curator@radarmuseum.co.uk. Gregory Hayman, Admin Office

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Wildlife Notes I am pleased to report that the single Brambling is still visiting my garden feeders and that lesser Redpolls have put in a couple of appearances. Both species have also been seen at the Barton Boardwalk although not in large numbers. One bird that we are used to seeing on the broads during the winter months is the Little Grebe, or Dabchick as they are also known. They are the smallest and most common member of the Grebe family and tend to be seen feeding along the edges of rivers or waterways like the Broads. They are often in pairs although on coastal estuaries they can be seen in larger numbers. Once winter is over they will disperse to their breeding territories, usually on small ponds and quieter waterways where their trilling calls will be heard and the adults develop a burgundy colour to the sides of the neck. They are like round, fluffy brown balls with almost no tail and make a little plop like noise when they suddenly dive down to feed. The old Norfolk name for them is ‘Didapper’ which is thought to be derived from ‘Divedapper’, another old country name. During late January a scarcer relative of the Little Grebe turned up on Barton Broad and was seen intermittently for a fortnight. A Black-Necked Grebe in its grey and white winter plumage graced us with its presence. They are known as a scarce but regular winter visitor to Norfolk although there is a small breeding population in Britain of somewhere between 40 – 80 pairs. They have a distinctive blood red coloured eye and the end of its beak appears slightly upturned. In winter they are quite at home on the sea but appear on inland waterways when conditions are rough. In their breeding plumage they have a golden yellow fan of feathers from behind the eye, which contrasts with their black body colour. The old naturalists called it the ‘Firey Eye’. Birds of Norfolk tells me that the first British record was of one caught alive by a spaniel near Yarmouth in 1817. In March listen out for the distinctive call of the first returning warbler, the Chiffchaff, and look out for the first Sand Martins feeding over the broads, a sign of spring. Jerry Simpson, 01692 630674, simpsonj24@btinternet.com Boys - and Girls - With Toys! Is there anyone out there with a model railway tucked away at home who would like to know of other fellow sufferers? This is not an attempt to start any sort of club, rather to find out if there are any of us who would like to share good ideas, running the occasional different layout, helping with ideas to solve problems etc etc. Contact Neville: 01692 630231 or nevilleandval@gmail.com Neatishead 30s to 60s Group We are a local group of friends that holds informal monthly events or local trips out, usually on the third Saturday of the month. There are no charges to join us and we welcome new members. Saturday 10th March, 2pm: Visit to All Saints Church, Church Lane, Hemblington, NR13 4EF. http://www.hemblingtonchurch.org.uk/ And after, teas at Fairhaven Gardens Cafe. Tina and Jim Clinch, 01692 536890 or n30to60@me.com WISE Ladies At our February meeting we had a good turnout to watch a collated film on archive pictures of Stalham, presented by Brian Hedge who has a vast collection of nearly 50,000 photos covering various areas. Our next meeting on Monday 12th March in the NVH, Bridget from Broadly Patchwork, Wroxham Barns will be introducing us to the basics of patchwork quilting. Lesley Smith News from the White House Stores Spring is just around the corner and with that comes Mothering Sunday (11th March) and Easter. The White House Stores Elves have been busy picking out some lovely treats, gifts and cards for both those occasions, and yes…there IS chocolate! We’ve also been stocking up on new items to ring the changes so if you haven’t been in for a while come and give us a look. If there is anything you would like us to stock, please ask and we’ll do our best to help. It’s YOUR Community Shop! We are always on the lookout for volunteers to help run the shop, maybe this is you? There are so many ways you could help and it needn’t be a big commitment. Are you new in the village, just retired, have a little one who has just started school? The shop won’t run without our wonderful volunteers and it helps to spread the load. If you would like to get involved in any way, please speak to a Shop manager or a member of the committee. We’d love to hear from you! Follow us on facebook.com/WhiteHouseStoresCommunityShop Penny Graham-Jones

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Neatishead and Barton Pre-School This term our topic is ‘Transport’ and already the children have been very busy making hot air balloons and junk model rockets. We have lots of fun activities planned including baking traffic light biscuits, washing muddy cars, making hand print aeroplanes and painted car tracks. We have recently bought some new resources including dressing up clothes, an airport, a garage, a fire station and maths resources for our new ‘Maths Den’ outside! All of our children have returned very happily from the long Christmas holiday and we have also welcomed several new children into the setting who have settled in well. We have limited places available so please get in touch for more information via email on neatisheadandbartonpreschool@gmail.com, our Facebook page or on 07833 796163. Sarah Turner BroadBeat Choir Everyone welcome to come along 1.30pm on Thursday afternoons to the NVH, and have a free taster session with a very friendly group of people who love to sing (no need to read music), give me a call or visit broadbeatchoir.co.uk Sandra, 07899 676560 NABS – Words and Music …..LIVE!!! Who needs the X-Factor when we have NABS? Your local AmDram Company is pulling out all the stops for an all-encompassing variety show of song, dance, speech and drama. Your ticket (adult £8, U12s £5) includes canapés, so seating will be at tables. There will be a pay bar and 75/25 raffle. The entertainment takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd March at 7.30pm in the NVH. Tickets available from White House Stores, Claire (01692 630580) or Susan (01692 536240). Rachel Clayton, 01692 630009 Horning Flower Club At our meeting in February we had a really interesting talk and film show given by Brian Hedge, the husband of one of our members. The film was entitled ‘A Flower Arrangers Garden’ and showed the planting of their most beautiful garden from the very beginning. It looked wonderful, full of colour and variety. The competition ‘Spring Flower Arrangement’ was won by Carol Swan. Our next meeting is on Monday 12th March with demonstrator David Wright ‘It’s an Education’ and competition ‘An All Green Arrangement’. This will be followed by a birthday cream tea. As it is our Emerald Birthday please wear something green if at all possible! New members are always welcome, further information please contact Maureen Smelt on 01603 738029. Janet Smith Wroxham and Hoveton Lions Club Our first garage sale will be combining Wroxham and Hoveton together with our popular craft fair. Sunday 6th May is a date for your diary. What do we do with the money we raise? Numerous local, national and international charities and good causes have benefited from your contributions. At our recent Charter lunch we gave a cheque for £1500 to the well-established East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) for their Nook appeal, which aims to transform children’s palliative care in Norfolk. We also gave a cheque for £250 in aid of Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) which supports women before and after surgery. These are just two of the many donations we continue to make with your support. In order to continue and maintain our activities we are always on the lookout for new members. If you would like to give up some of your time, in the knowledge you’ll be contributing to a better society, we’ll be happy to see you at our social meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, or our business meetings on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, in the Broadland Youth and Community Centre, Stalham Road, Hoveton. For more information please ring me on 01603 781310, or our Membership Chairman Lion Ron Hill on 07753 382410. Why not come along and have a browse through our wide range of goods in our Lions shop, you never know what you might find, all at very reasonable prices. Good quality Bric-a-Brac or clothing are always needed, so please bring them along or we can collect – just ring 01603 784093. Our February £100 shop draw went to the ‘British Heart Foundation’ nominated by Bev Bullen from Horning. Would you like to volunteer to help in the shop? If so, drop into the shop and talk to a member of staff or ring Lion Terry on the above number. You can follow us on Facebook or our website. We look forward to seeing or hearing from you. Lion Mick Holden, President

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£10 Notes From 1st March, the paper notes will no longer be accepted in shops, restaurants and other retailers. The new £10 - featuring Jane Austen - is made from polymer, and is the first Bank of England note with a tactile feature to help blind and partially-sighted users. The tactile feature is a series of raised dots in the top left-hand corner of the banknote, developed with the help of the Royal National Institute of the Blind. Anyone left holding the outdated notes after the spending deadline will have to take them to a bank, building society, post office or Bank of England. The NIB Team 1st Hoveton & Wroxham Scouts We will be holding the following fund raising events: Saturday 10th March – Jumble Sale at Hoveton Village Hall. Doors open 11am. Admission 50p. Lots of bargains for everyone (fill a bag with clothing for only £5) Books, Toys, China, Glassware, Bric-a-Brac etc. Saturday 24th March – Bric-a-Brac Sale at Scout HQ. 10–1pm. Free entry. Tea and coffee available. Quality goods at sensible prices. Another way we raise funds is by recycling the following items at our HQ in Nobel Crescent, Wroxham NR12 8SF we have separate banks for Bottles, Cans, Clothing, Shoes, Linens, Paper, Magazines and Cardboard. Bottles and Clothing can also be recycled in our banks at The Diplomat, Badersfield. Thank you if you already donate in this way. ADVANCE NOTICE: Our 15th Annual Car & Bike Show will be on Sunday 22nd July at St Johns School, Horning Road, Hoveton. Further details of all events and contact details can be found on our website www.hovetonandwroxhamscouts.org.uk Parish Council Clerks Ashmanhaugh Clare Male 07803 705434 Barton/Irstead Diane Bradley 07867 422925 Horning Jo Beardshaw 01692 670787 Neatishead Charlotte Hummel 01493 718128 How Does ‘The NIB’ Work? As you may have noticed, every January the Editor changes. The Deputy Editor becomes the Editor! The Deputy is responsible for putting together the last two pages, Diary Dates and Services for a year (they scour The NIB, receive emails and the vicar sends in the service dates), they then get promoted to Editor for a further year, that is then the end of their term. If you would like to be considered for the post of Deputy then Editor, please get in touch. Most articles arrive these days via email, but hand delivered or posted are welcome, and the Editor is responsible for receiving these and making them ‘fit’ the space available (a lot of cutting and pasting – often with a small amount of editing, spellchecking and general tidying) but we aim to keep the style and words of the contributor as much as possible. Eleven issues of The NIB a year with the December and January being a double issue, and always with the deadline of 14th of the month. Anyone is welcome to submit an article, dates or interesting story, and as long as it is within our criteria, and not offensive, it will be considered to be included (space allowing). We have two lovely Managers who keep us in line. Yvonne is responsible for the advertisements and is also the treasurer: Wendy responsible for distribution of the magazine including over 30 posted all around the country. The NIB can also be viewed on-line through the website ‘achurchnearyou’ adding either Neatishead, Irstead or Barton Turf. The team get together to proof read soon after the deadline, then after the corrections, it is emailed to the wonderful Roger at Century Printing in Stalham – he is so patient and helpful - over the years he has sorted many problems and is always guiding the new editor. And lastly, and very importantly, Anne Connell and Doreen Neave do a sterling job distributing over 500 copies around the three villages to a great band of willing deliverers who, no matter what the weather, make sure each house receives a copy of the latest edition by the first of the month. A HUGE thank you to each and every one of you. Carol Horner, Editor Magazine Team NEWS to Editor Carol Horner 01692 630342 neatishead@sky.com DATES to Deputy Editor John Seeley 01692 630776 johndc.seeley@gmail.com ADVERTS to Manager Yvonne Kendrick 01692 630261 vonny.kendrick@googlemail.com DISTRIBUTION to Manager Wendy Price 01692 536183 wendymprice@btinternet.com

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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Dial-a- Ride 01692 500840 for shopping journeys. For Health Care Appointments please ring 03448 008020.

ADVERTISEMENTS for MARCH 2018

PAINTING and DECORATING by Chris Ryan. Prompt and professional. Free quotation. 01692 631194

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE or MANICURE & PEDICURE in your own home. Call Rachel on 01603 784146. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE for Mother’s Day, Birthday, Anniversary, Congratulations, Thank You, etc.

WANTED! Volunteers to carry out community speed watch control in Neatishead, Irstead and Barton. Training given. We need 8-10 people for a course to be set up. Call Christine Breden on 07510 224490

PATIO AWNING FOR SALE Thomas Sanderson 240v remote control. Width 16’6”, span 11’ Blue and white stripe. Excellent condition. Sensible offers. Please call 01692 630531 or 07393 478481

HARDWOOD CONSERVATORY FOR SALE 12’6” width, 9’6” depth, 9’ height. Needs new door sill. Complete with blinds. Sensible offers. Please call 01692 630531 or 07393 478481

OPEN WEEK for CLEARVIEW Financial Consultants, Station Road, Hoveton (previously N&P) Monday 26th March to 29th 9am to 7pm. Everyone is welcome to visit this new office. Call 07584 030071

OLD MILL GARAGE – Car MOT’S 20% off. Other vehicle repairs at competitive prices, including air con. Servicing & diagnostics. Exhausts, tyres & batteries. K Roll Motors, Barton Turf 01692 536926

PILATES CLASSES, mat based at New Victory Hall. Wednesday evenings 7.45pm to 8.45pm £5 a session Classes suitable for all levels of fitness and age groups. Please contact Boo Williams on 07717 473600

SMALL PLASTIC SIGNS FOR SALE: ‘Please Clean Up after your Dog’ signs with wooden posts for sale. £1.50. Call Christine 07510 224490

BROADLAND LAWN CARE for the lawn you’ve always wanted. Packages include weed control, moss control, fertilisation, scarification and aeration. Email broadlandcare@gmail.com Call 07523 106754

GARDEN WORK fencing, trees and hedges. Local service. Call David on 01692 535101 / 07766 334410

COUNTRY PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES - offering boiler servicing repairs & replacements. Plumbing & electrical work at affordable rates. OFTEC GAS & NICEIC registered. 01692 670139

NELSON’S COUNTY CATERING: parties, celebrations and weddings. Menus to suit your needs. Hog Roasts a speciality. Call Jamie on 07810 874603 or www.nc-catering.co.uk

OUR ALPACAS are looking forward to spring. Walks begin on April 7th £60 per group (max 6 people) www.burntfen.co.uk or call Anne Nickerson on 01692 630553 to find out more about our felting courses.

CHIMNEY SWEEP Member of guild of master sweeps. Fully insured. Clean and efficient. All work certificated. All solid fuel appliances. Call Harry on 07799 484012 or 01263 833362

DAY CARE – Experience a day of pampering at Broadacres Residential Home with spa bath options available. Enjoy the company of like-minded people and sample fine food. Call Abbie on 01692 630939

NEATISHEAD & BARTON PRE-SCHOOL (2 to 5 year olds) Open Monday to Friday term time 8.45am to noon or 1pm, or our longer session to 2.30pm. From £7.60 a session. Please call us on 07833 796163

DYSON/HENRY SPARES & REPAIRS: vacuum bags & accessories. Reconditioned Dyson/Henry’s for sale. Free pick-up/drop-off. Please call Ray on 01692 630641 or 07484 321076

BRAMBLES GARDENING SERVICES, specialising in grass cutting, all enquiries welcome, Horning and surrounding villages. Please call Stephen on 01692 631468 Email: mightybrambles@btinternet.com

PLATTEN PEST CONTROL - specialising in the management of wasps, rats, mice, moles, and rabbits. Free survey. Please contact us on 01692 631173 or 07711 391839

TJS GARDEN SERVICES: hedge cutting and lawn maintenance. Competitive rates. Call 07887 537385

EAST ANGLIAN TANKERING SERVICES A local cesspool and septic tank disposal service, also blocked drains cleared. Smallburgh based. Tel 07988 020984 / 07988 406305 www.eatankering.co.uk

M STUDIO HAIRDRESSING, Ikens, Smallburgh Road, Barton NR12 8AP. Call Maz on 01692 630744

YOGA CLASSES New Victory Hall, Neatishead, Wednesdays 6.10 - 7.40pm Also Yoga for people living with cancer, small dedicated class or one to one. Please call Clare Badham 01692 598022

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LOCAL DECORATOR: exterior and interior. Please call Trevor on 07557 762551

THE MOWER DOCTOR: Garden machinery servicing and repairs, extremely competitive prices with no VAT. Free collection and drop off service. Based in Broadland. Please call 01603 291927 or 07799 530015

STEVEN LUXFORD – local decorator, also does floor and wall tiling. Please call 01493 721502

LOCAL SMALL BUILDER Andy Payne, based locally, over 20 years of experience, including brickwork, plastering, tiling and decorating Tel 01603 737807 or 07706 991443

INDULGE BEAUTY SALON at IKENS LEISURE POOL Barton Turf. A wide range of treatments available. To book an appointment please call 01692 630659 www.indulgebeautynorfolk.co.uk

GARDENING SERVICES including lawn mowing, hedge cutting, digging, weeding, fencing, decking, patios etc. Friendly, reliable service. For free estimate call Paul on 01692 535316 or 07826 857728

GARDEN BIRD DIRECT bird feed in sizes from 2kg to 20kg. Free delivery. Call Rosa on 01493 740288

LOGS for SALE: seasoned hardwood, delivered locally. £95 a load. 077474 50776 jamie@burntfen.plus.com

BG OIL BOILER SERVICES Registered heating engineer. Servicing, repairs, new boilers and tank replacements. Please call Brian Greenwood on 07947817767, or evenings on 01692 535552

GLEAMING GUTTERS: gutters, conservatory & patio cleaning. Also fascia barge and all plastics washed. Specialising in hard to reach gutters. lennysmith_036@yahoo.com 01603 782112 or mobile 07771 363702

COLIN the PLUMBER: oil, gas, electric boilers and oil tanks. All types of plumbing services. Please call Colin on 01692 670657 or 07990 650331

YOUR FRIENDLY LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Glen Rogers Electrical. From an electric shower to a garden light. Give us a ring on 01692 538515

LOCAL GARDENER - weeding, pruning and hedges. Please contact or text Joe on 07902076352

DIAL - a - PLUMBER - City & Guilds trained. Small repairs. No job too small. Small oil/gas boiler repairs. Showers installed & repaired. Please call 07702 277191

TOP TAP PLUMBING from taps to toilets, basins and baths. No call out fee. Call James 07552 897470

FINANCIAL ADVISOR providing impartial whole of market advice to local residents since1999. Home visits are always available or meetings at our office. Please call Martin Smith on 07584 030071

DAVID WRIGHT Painting and decorating. Established since 1987. Horning based. Call 01692 631366

AJP HEDGES and TREES including storm damaged trees. Also garden clearance. Fully insured. NPTC CSCS CPCS approved. Please call Andy on 07827 668038

C & B GARDEN SERVICES - Garden maintenance, pressure washing, (patios, paths etc). Pest Control, specialising in MOLES & WASPS (certificated) rabbits & squirrels etc. Free quote. Call Clive 01692 630157

LANCE BUCKINGHAM CARPENTRY. All building work undertaken, including extensions, refurbishment, roofing, fencing, decking, kitchen fitting and property maintenance. Phone: 07795 210522 or 01603 720229

MAINS DRAINS CONNECTIONS & SOAKAWAYS: septic tanks installed, driveways, asphalt, and paths. 20 years experience, fully insured. Free estimates. Call DB Construction 01493 750601 / 07775 631206

COMPUTERS: problem solving and tuition. Call Jamie Nickerson 01692 630553 jamie@burntfen.plus.com

WILLOW Tree & hedge work, NPTC approved. Fully insured. Free estimate 07879 874194 / 01603 713127

LARGE TIMESHARE SWIMMING POOL IN BARTON Unique conversion of barns into 16½ meter pool. From £10 per ½ hour slot. Max 6 people. Please call 01692 630798 www.swiminabarn.co.uk

MICHELLE STEPHENS DECORATING SERVICES quality, efficient, decorating services in the Broadland area. Please call 07866 726178 or 01603 738813

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS £2.50 a line, maximum two lines. Cheques payable to The NIB.

Contact: Yvonne Kendrick 01692 630261 for Bank Transfer details. email vonny.kendrick@googlemail.com with your advert.

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Diary Dates for March 2018 Friday 2nd 9.45am Women’s World Day of Prayer Service. Barton Church Friday 2nd 12-1.30pm Lent Lunch – Medecins sans Frontieres. Barn Cottage, Horning Friday 2nd 7.30pm NABS - Words and Music ……Live! NVH Saturday 3rd 10-11.30am St Benet’s Hall Coffee Morning. Horning Saturday 3rd 7.30pm NABS - Words and Music …....Live! NVH Monday 5th 7 for 7.30pm Village Screen, ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’. NVH Thursday 8th 10-noon Friends and Neighbours, Mardle and Quiz. NVH Friday 9th 12-1.30pm Lent Lunch - The Mission to Seafarers. Barn Cottage, Horning Saturday 10th 9-noon Farmers’ Market. NVH Saturday 10th 2pm 30s to 60s Group. All Saints Church, Hemblington Saturday 10th 7 for 7.30pm An audience with Nick Crane. NVH Sunday 11th Mothering Sunday Sunday 11th 9.30am Informal Mothering Day Service. St Peter’s Church, Neatishead Monday 12th 2pm Horning Flower Club. Horning Village Hall Monday 12th WISE Ladies. NVH Wednesday 14th 7-9pm Knit and Stitch. Community Room, NVH Friday 16th 9.30am Spring Cleaning. Barton Church Friday 16th 12-1.30pm Lent Lunch - Nelson’s Journey. Barn Cottage, Horning Friday 16th 2pm Planning Meeting for Flower Festival in August. Barton Church Saturday 17th 9.30am Spring Cleaning. Barton Church Saturday 17th 12 for 12.30 Village Lunch. Preston Rooms, Ashmanhaugh Monday 19th 9.30am Spring Cleaning. Irstead Church Monday 19th 6.45 for 7pm Gardening Club, Annual Dinner followed by talk at 8.15pm Tuesday 20th 7pm AGM Preston Rooms. Ashmanhaugh Wednesday 21st 2pm Women’s Institute. NVH Wednesday 21st 7.30pm Heritage Group, ‘Mills of the River Ant’. Neatishead School Thursday 22nd 10-noon Friends and Neighbours, Mrs Barratt on ‘Curiosities’. NVH Friday 23rd 12-1.30pm Lent Lunch - East Anglian Children’s Hospices. Barn Cottage Saturday 24th 7 for 7.30 Auction in aid of Neatishead Parish Playground Fund. NVH Sunday 25th 10.20am Palm Sunday Walk from Barton Staithe to Barton Church Monday 26th 7.15pm ‘Stormy Weather’, an Evening with Jim Bacon & Chris Bell. NVH Tuesday 27th 7-9pm Knit and Stitch. Community Room, NVH Friday 30th Good Friday Friday 30th 9am Good Friday Breakfast. Neatishead Baptist Church Future Dates Tuesday 3rd April 7pm Barton Turf/Irstead Annual Parish Council meeting. Black Shed Friday 6th April 7pm Poetry Evening. Preston Rooms, Ashmanhaugh Saturday 21st April St George’s Evening Quiz. NVH New Victory Hall bookings: by email bookings@victoryhall.info or call 07551 008065 Mobile Library Barton Turf: - 16th March - Pennygate 11.05am, bus shelter 11.25am Staithe Road 11.45am Neatishead: - 20th March - Pitt Corner 11.45am, The Street 12.35pm Contributions welcome to The NIB, but please note the Team reserves the right to amend or omit items, we also start the magazine from the 1st of the month, and therefore events in the previous month will not be advertised. Views expressed are those of the named author. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors. Everybody who sends in articles, including advertisers, automatically consents to having their details published on the internet, unless they specifically request otherwise, in which case we will endeavor to omit details before uploading onto the churches’ website.

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Services in the Benefice of St Benedict – March 2018 Sunday, 4th March - 3rd Sunday of Lent 8.00am St Michael & All Angels, Barton Turf Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am St Benedict’s, Horning Holy Communion 9.30am St Peter’s, Neatishead Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday, 11th March - Mothering Sunday 9.30am St Michael’s, Irstead Holy Communion, (APCM afterwards) 9.30am St Peter’s, Neatishead Morning Worship 9.30am St Benedict’s, Horning Holy Communion 11.00am St Swithin’s, Ashmanhaugh Morning Prayer 4.00pm St Michael & All Angels, Barton Turf Evening Worship followed by Tea Sunday, 18th March - 5th Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday 9.30am St Michael & All Angels, Barton Turf Holy Communion 9.30am St Swithin’s, Ashmanhaugh Holy Communion, (APCM afterwards) 11.00am St Benedict’s, Horning Morning Prayer Sunday, 25th March - Palm Sunday 8.00am St Michael’s, Irstead Holy Communion (BCP) 10.15am Barton Turf Staithe Palm Liturgy & Procession 11.00am St Michael & All Angels, Barton Turf Benefice Holy Communion Holy Week Services

Mon, 26th March 10.00am Holy Communion - St Swithin’s, Ashmanhaugh

Tues, 27th March 10.00am Holy Communion - St Peter’s, Neatishead

Wed, 28th March 10.00am Holy Communion - St Michael’s, Irstead

7.00pm Reflections and Compline - St Benedict’s, Horning

Maundy Thursday 7.00pm Sung Communion - St Michael & All Angels, Barton Turf

Good Friday 30th March

9.30am Good Friday Liturgy - St Peter’s, Neatishead

11.00am Good Friday ‘Service on the Green’ - Outside St Benet's Hall, Horning

7.00pm Stations of the Cross - St Michael’s, Irstead

Easter Eve Sat, 31st March

8.30pm First Light and Communion of Easter - St Swithin’s, Ashmanhaugh

Morning Prayer: 9.15am Wednesdays at Irstead Church & 9.15am Thursdays at Barton Turf Church Holy Communion: Broadacres, Barton Turf, first Thursday of the month at 11am, all welcome. Church Wardens: Neatishead Pauline Simpson 01692 630674 Irstead David Murrells 01692 631427 Barton Turf Barbara Pilcher 01692 536132 & Vincent Kendrick 01692 630261 Neatishead Baptist Church: Morning Worship every Sunday at 10.30am followed by coffee and biscuits. Wednesday Fellowship, 7.30pm. Broadacres, Barton Turf, third Thursday at 11am, all welcome. Lay Pastor, Ian Bloomfield pastor@neatisheadbaptist.org.uk Sue Gibbons, Church Secretary, 01603 738893 secretary@neatisheadbaptist.org.uk Barton Turf Methodist Church: Sunday Service at 2.30pm. www.northnorfolkmethodist.org.uk/bartonturf Rev Sharon Willimott, Superintendent, 01692 218657 Roman Catholic Church: Sacred Heart, Norwich Road, North Walsham – Sunday Mass at 11am St Helen’s, Hoveton – Saturday Mass at 5.30pm. Wednesdays at 9.30am Parish Priest Father James Walsh 01603 403258 sacredheartnorthwalsham.com Wroxham & Hoveton United Reformed Church: Services at The Hub every Sunday at 11am and also JAM (our Sunday Kids Club) meet at 10.45am and is open to new children for fun, cooking, games, crafts and Bible stories. Please contact Chris Billing at chris.billing@ukbis.com. Coffee is served after every service. Community Café Thursdays 10.30-12noon. Lynne Howard 01603 738835 lmhoward100@btinternet.com

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