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THE GAYTON GROUP OF PARISHES APRIL 2015

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Our Pastoral TeamRev’d Jane Holmes Priest in Charge 01553 636227 [email protected]’d Judith Pollard Associate Priest 01485 601251 [email protected]’d Sue Martin Hospital Chaplain 01553 636570 [email protected] Smith Reader 01485 600769 [email protected] Steele Reader 01553 840814 [email protected]’d Jane Holmes Pastoral Care 01553 636227 [email protected]

The Magazine TeamGuest Editor Editor 01553 630203 [email protected] Williamson Adverts 01553 630203 [email protected] Williamson Invoicing (adverts) 01553 630203 [email protected] Renwick Distribution 01553 636275 [email protected]

Co-ordinatorsSarah Renwick Gayton 01553 636275 [email protected] Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253 [email protected] Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate

& Bawsey 01553 630993 [email protected] Lewis East Walton 01760 337438 [email protected]

Church ContactsAll Saints Church, Ashwicken & Leziate with St James, Bawsey

Churchwarden: Steve Williamson 01553 630203 [email protected] Mary’s Church, East Walton

Churchwarden: Bill Lewis 01760 337438 [email protected] Mary’s Church, Gayton Thorpe

Churchwarden: Sarah Kerkham 01553 636253 [email protected] Nicholas Church, Gayton

Contact: Stan Watkinson 01553 636629 [email protected]

May issue is due from the 1st. May. Copy in by 22nd April please.

Our cover shows the moon rising over Gayton Thorpe; a dark night followed and then a new day dawned, filled with glorious Spring sun.

This is the Easter message.

Jesus was crucified and the world plunged into darkness - and yet.........

The hymn “In Christ Alone” tells the story ;

“There in the ground His body lay, Light of the World by Darkness slain,Then bursting forth in Glorious Day, Up from the grave He rose again.”

It is the most triumphant end to the greatest story ever told.

Easter then is a time for great celebration. Whatever you do, I hope it is glorious.

Steve

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OLLARISHIONERST A PTO ALL PARISHIONERS

Easter Surprise!

"Why are you looking for your friend? He is not here."

He is not here? But he must be here. We saw him laid here with our own eyes two days ago, surely?

And so the most baffling, extraordinary and sensational story of all time began.

It is surprising - the Easter story - the arrest, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Christian Church was born out of a surprise and continues, to some surprisingly, to this very day. It will continue surprising everyone long after you and I have gone.

Some stories never lose their power to captivate us. Children today enjoy many of the same stories that I loved as a child. As adults, we love to see familiar stories told in new ways, whether it's the latest reinterpretation of Romeo and Juliet, or the ancient story of Noah told on the big screen.

The Easter story possesses particular power. It is the most important moment in the whole story of the bible and therefore the most important celebration of the Christian year. It is a story about life and renewal.

This encounter at the empty tomb following the death, the loss of their friend, Jesus, changes the disciples lives forever and a scattered band of grief-stricken mourners suddenly becomes a movement that changed the world.

"He is not here!"

What a surprising thing to say. Two thousand years or so ago, some people went to a graveyard in Jerusalem. They were going to one of the tombs, just one among countless other similar tombs there: carved out of rock like little caves. According to their culture and tradition, they were going to anoint the body of their friend who had died and had been buried there a couple of days previously.

But as they approached the place, they saw that the huge stone that had been put across the mouth of the tomb had been moved, by persons unknown. And, even more surprising, they were met by someone who said this odd thing:


Each of us experiences death and loss in some way – perhaps in the loss of a relationship, a job or a cherished dream. And each of us longs for the hope of resurrection, however impossible it may seem.

Two thousand years after the first Easter Sunday, God is still in the business of bringing life out of death and changing lives.

So this Easter, why not visit your nearest church. Join us, if you can. You will be pleasantly surprised. Not least because nowadays, we no longer say 'he is not here'. We are able to say with complete confidence:

"He is here! He is risen! His Spirit is with us! Alleluia!"

May God bless you and those you love this Easter and always.

Revd. Jane

Enhancing Gayton Churchyard

'Now that the builders have finished, where they have made a mess, seeding will be completed and the churchyard will be returned to its former self.Those bits the mower could never reach are being turned into a wildlife area. With proper management and signage we hope to enhance the beauty of the churchyard. We do not want it to look un-cared for and are starting work with the NCCS.

The Norfolk Churchyard Conservation Scheme was established in 1981 and is run by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust in collaboration with the Diocese of Norwich.' (NWT website)The biodiversity of churchyard wildlife, developed from ancient grassland sites, is of unique value where much meadowland has been cultivated & lost elsewhere. Churchyards have become the main refuge for many grasses, wildflowers, ferns, and lichens. Species frequently associated with churchyards include butterflies, moths and bees; amphibians and reptiles including slow-worms, lizards, frogs, toads and even snakes! There are a wide variety of birds, and small mammals such as voles, mice and hedgehogs. Gayton PCC, working in partnership with Norfolk Wildlife Trust, are drawing u former self.p plans to enhance Gayton churchyard for wildlife. This will initially involve leaving a 3 meter area along the main church wall uncut, initially, to assess the grasses & plants that are there. 3 unattended areas will be seeded with wildflower/grass seeds to encourage insects. Signs will be erected and an information sheet will be available in the church.It is anticipated that local groups will be encouraged to be involved with these plans and surveys as they develop and are suitably managed for the benefit of both wildlife and the community.

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ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS

Ashwicken Church of England Primary School

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Nose Day on Friday 13 March and raised £120 by holding a Children's Talent Show!! Thirty acts took part and the children performed highly entertaining comedy sketches, dance and singing routines, hula hoop spinning, spoon renditions, martial arts demonstrations, musical instrument playing and poetry reading.There were many fantastic performances and the panel of pupil judges had an extremely hard decision selecting the winners from the amazing talent displayed!

Well done everyone.

Leziate WI

The February meeting opened with the singing of Jerusalem. Our speaker was Gill Southgate with her dog Jasmin. Gill has been totally blind since a car crash at the age of 18. She told us that she learned to read Braille in a rehab centre for 7 weeks and used a white stick, then went to a college in London to learn touch-typing. She was then put forward for a guide dog, which was put in a harness to be trained. It took 3 weeks and her guide dog, a black Labrador, was called Ruby. Ruby stayed with her for 11.5 years. During this time she started work at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and stayed there for an incredible 33 years. She now gives talks in the area. She has her fifth dog now, each one of course has to be trained. Gill is married and has 2 grown-up sons. The stories Gill told us made us laugh and we all felt proud to have met this lovely happy lady.

Myrtle Roberts gave the vote of thanks. Refreshments were served by Janet Jary and Heather Box. The competition of a safety tip was won by Betty Alpe, second Myrtle Roberts and third Jan Eason. Birthday lady was Ann Rainbird. Raffle winner was Mary Ryan. We also welcomed two visitors to the meeting. Wendy Twite


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LEZIATE PARISH COUNCIL REPORT

The Parish Council met on Wednesday th11 March 2015.

Representatives of Anglian Water were present to give us an update on the main sewerage project for Ashwicken. It was reported that within the next two weeks the tankers will not be needed as the power has at last been switched on. The next phase will be for Church Lane. It was reported it was a statutory duty to offer this service to Church Lane. It was then asked why it would not be a statutory duty to supply this to Leziate which is part of the parish. John Lambert will come back about this. If residents have any further queries then it was suggested that they contact John Lambert on [email protected].

County Councillor Coke was present at the meeting and the council asked him about faster broadband for our parish. We have had reports that several businesses that operate from our parish need to know when we have higher speed and the information is not available or if it is it is conflicting depending on the source of information. Cllr Coke promised that we would know the exact position of this in two months' time.

The Parish Council was very concerned with the letter from NCC that plans to make the B1145 from the hospital to East Winch road a clearway. They feel that this could have a detrimental effect on our Parish and were concerned with the inaccuracies that appeared in NCC letter.

A copy of the silica sand review which forms part of the mineral framework had been received. It poses a lot of questions which need a lot of background information and calls for evidence. In the next stages there will be a call for site allocations and the Councillors felt very strongly developments on this should be monitored carefully.

thParish Council elections are on 7 May 2015 and nomination papers are available.

thLeziate Parish Council next meets on 8 April 2015, 7.30pm in the village hall, when it will discuss the provision of defibrillator in the parish and the silica sand review.

Lucy Hudson

Lucy Hudson, a resident of Brow of the Hill, Leziate, for over 50 years suddenly

ndbut peacefully passed away on 2 March. In previous years, Lucy belonged to the Leziate WI, and Gayton Evergreens, she was a member of the Village Hall Committee, a Dinner Lady at Ashwicken School, and delivered the parish magazine before I did. I believe she was also on the Parish Council years ago and she was a great supporter of village events.

Lucy was a special lady and Leziate will not be the same without her. She was a friend to all, especially the Twite family.

Rest in peace Lucy, now with Henry and baby Brian. She leaves her daughter, Heather, and son-in-law Bob.

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thMeeting held 9 March 2015

VAS sign

There were concerns raised by parishioners who attended the meeting regarding the siting of the pole which holds the VAS (Vehicle Activated Speed) sign on Lynn Road. There were concerns that the pole obscures the view of the road of the owners of the properties it would sit in front of as they pull onto the road in a. Cllr Verber had undertaken extensive studies to ascertain whether the pole would cause a significant obstruction and found that it would not. However, the Council agreed to contact NCC Highways to see if the pole could be located in front of the electricity pole on the same side of the road as the bus shelter to try to ensure that no one feels inconvenienced by the pole. It was acknowledged that NCC Highways would be best placed to decide the positioning of the pole given their expertise.

Dog fouling

The Council heard a complaint from a resident about persistent dog fouling in Birch Road and Back Street. It was acknowledged that the intervention of the Safer Neighbourhood Team and PCSO's was good a few months ago but that it seems the incidences of dog fouling are increasing again. The Council agreed to remind residents that there is up to a

£1000 fine for not clearing up after their dog and that residents can report specific individuals to the authorities who will take action.

Dangerous DrivingThe Council heard concerns about the persistent use of an off road motor bike being driven dangerously around the Parish. It was noted that this issue has been raised with the police and it was agreed that the Council also contacts them to ensure that it is being investigated.

Norfolk County Council's committee system of governanceThe Council acknowledged a request for comments on the County Councils transparency with regard to its decision making etc, however, the request was very vague and did not provide enough information from which comments could be made. Mr Beales agreed to draft a response to the County Council and point out the lack of information required.

Annual General Meeting of Jubilee HallMr Anota confirmed that he, Mr Savage and Mr Petch would be applying to become Trustees of the Jubilee Hall at the

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thThe meeting of February 18 was most enjoyable, our speaker Charlotte Philcox gave a very interesting and humorous talk about all aspects of our gardening, with tales of Workers, Wellies and Wheelbarrows. A welcome cup of tea and homemade cake was then served, amongst lots of friendly chatter from members.The football tote was played and the two winners of £5 each were: Mrs Vera Rasberry and Mrs Ann Rasberry. After a good raffle was drawn the meeting closed.

The meeting for March is after the Magazine deadline so will be reported on next time. It will be a lunch of 'bangers & mash' which we are all looking forward to.

In April we will be going to the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton for an afternoon matinee performance called 'Singing for Victory'

thOn May 20 at 2-30pm we will be back at the Jubilee Village Hall for our meeting, where members will be entertained by singer Patsy Rose.

We now have room for more new members. The Gayton Evergreens is a retirement club that is light hearted and friendly, with a programme to suit both men and woman. Please ring: Kath Roberts on 01553 636178 for information.

THLITTER PICK ON SUNDAY 19 APRIL – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

thGayton Parish Council has arranged its annual litter pick for Sunday 19 April and would be grateful for any volunteers to help out. The Councillors will be meeting in The Crown's car park at 10.30am. Litter picking equipment will be provided. Please let the Clerk know at [email protected] or 01553 841387 if you are able to help.

LITTLE SCAMPSWe meet every Friday (term time only) 9.30 till 11.30. On the last Friday of every month we now have the health visitor who comes to weigh the babies/children and discuss any concerns parents may have.

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Our February meeting was cancelled due to the bad weather but fortunately the

speaker, Charlotte Paton, was able to re-schedule for a meeting at the end of the

month. Charlotte was an excellent, well researched speaker, her subject being “

King Rolfe of the Norfolk Poachers “. We found it a particularly interesting talk as

King Rolfe's patch was on our doorstep, namely Pentney and West Bilney. Charlotte

discovered, during her research, that she now lives in the house that once was his.thSeveral of us went to Walpole Cross Keys WI for their 65 birthday celebrations.

Everyone was asked to wear black and white, the tables were decorated in those

colours too. We were entertained by a magician after the lovely buffet. You will

notice that food comes into each of our reports!

Had you noticed that the WI was mentioned on Countryfile recently? In the

Weekend supplement of The Daily Mail they have devoted two weeks of the cookery

section to recipes from the old days...a fish cake recipe from 1926, boiled chocolate

cake from 1940 and Royal pudding from 1957, all this in celebration of our centenary

year!thFor our own 69 birthday meal, at a local venue, we decorated the tables with

Centenary roses, which are a rich shade of pink, and these were divided between

our two ladies who had a birthday in March.

Very recently a number of us attended the Nar Valley group meeting held in the

Swaffham Assembly rooms. Our speaker was Sue Cadman, from The Roly Polys,

remember them? Lots of laughs as she spoke of dirty digs in Blackpool and of being

propositioned by a gentleman in Glasgow, but she couldn't understand what he was

saying! Great fun.

I close with a shortbread recipe from 1919 do try it. You will need 7ozs plain flour, 1

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Gayton Jubilee Village Hall

This is the last time that I will writing the reports and notices for the Hall after almost nine years. Myself together with Mrs Eileen Madren and Mrs Ann Rasberry each in the roll of a Managing Trustee, have taken care of the running of the Hall.

This in part has been very rewarding as we have been able to procure funds from grants thanks to the Lottery, King's Lynn Borough Council and DEFRA.This has enabled us to update the Hall and make it warm and friendly with excellent facilities.

However it has also been hard, trying to keep Hall activities going and putting things on that sometimes have had little interest from the Village Folk, times change and so do peoples loyalties, when there is so much more on offer to interest them. It does seem however to be a favourite for children's birthday party's which is great.

There are still several regular group meetings held in the Hall which will always be welcome, and on behalf of all three of us I would like to thank them most sincerely for all their support. We hope that they will continue to support the new Managing Trustees. I also know that on behalf all three of us we are most grateful to our to the folk of Gayton and surrounding villages, who have attended the functions we have held, and have generally supported us all the way, thank you all very much.

We have also had the most amazing support from people who have helped with, Bingo, parties, catering for both happy and sad occasions, coffee mornings etc, and the up keep of the Hall keeping it in pristine condition. You know who you all are, thank you very much.

stThe AGM will be held as advertised before on March 31 at 7-30pm.

All our good wishes to the New Managing Trustees

Kath Roberts. In the Hall this month April

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Acorn Class The youngest class of Gayton Primary School have had a very busy Spring Term, yet they still managed to find the time to dress up for Comic Relief.

Our topic has been ‘Me and My World’ and we have been lucky enough to have several visitors come in to our class and help us with our learning. A dentist came to see us and showed us how to brush our teeth properly, it was very interesting and all the children had a turn at brushing the teeth of some unusual puppets.

We also had a visit from Mr Sheldrake who bought in some chicks that were only 1 day old. He let the children hold the chicks and told us how long it takes eggs to hatch and how to look after a chick that has no mum.

We met a police lady with a tortoise, a beetle scientist, a logistics manager, a RAF officer and a paper technologist. We heard all about their jobs and the children decided what they would like to do when they grow up. What a fantastic term!

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Megan's Challenge is planning a 10k run (or walk) starting and finishing at Gayton Social Club. The event will raise money for Tapping House and will be open for everyone to register and participate.

There will be an entry fee and registration entry form on the Megan's Challenge website and we are hoping to attract up to 300 participants, so come and join in the fun.

This will take some organising and we would like to appeal for volunteers to act as Race Marshalls, Time Keepers etc and any help with advertising the event would also be greatly appreciated.

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Thank you, Helen Stevens

Middleton & District Royal British Legion. April report

thOur April Evening Buffet will be on the 15 at the William Burt Centre, West Winch, 6.30 pm for 7 pm. Please book tickets for this by contacting Lilian Fisher 01553 841 852 email : [email protected]

For those of you that have never attended one of our buffets please come and enjoy an evening with us, all are welcome. Not only do we provide you with a full buffet but also wine and or soft drinks are all included in the ticket price of just £6

thWe have a sponsored walk / run on the 10 of May in North Runcton, the course is only one mile long starting and finishing at the Scout Hall, but you are encouraged to complete as many laps as you wish. Monies raised will go to our Branch Funds and the Poppy Appeal. All are welcome to enter, including wheelchair and pushchair users, dog walkers and serious runners. Sponsorship forms are available to download from our facebook page. Go to our website and click on the facebook button. Sponsorship forms can also be obtained from Julian Kirk by calling 07816909870

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God drew a map of England We're slow of speech in Norfolk And planted hill and wood, (Perhaps a thought too slow)He looked on stream and headland And only when we're cornered, And saw that it was good. Will we answer 'yes or 'no'Pushed far into a corner Our fathers taught us caution,He left a fair domain – They learned with moil and painHeath, downland fen, and Broadland- that ever specious strangerRich pasturage and grain. Might be a reiving Dane

It's on the road to nowhere, The sturdy Norfolk YeomenTravellers pass it by; To guard their right are setNobody comes to Norfolk As well befits the childrenWithout a reason why. Of men who followed KettNobody sings of Norfolk But Norfolk men are loyalThough many bards they be Without deceit or sham-To honour glorious Devon Ask, if you are doubtfulOr Sussex-By-the Sea. The Squire of Sandringham

Then God made Norfolk County Devon may boast her sailorsHe said they'd love her well But Norfolk makes her claimWho, patient in their wooing, To lead all England's CountiesSurrendered to her spell. By right of Nelson's name.Slowly she charms – how slowly: And mark in France and FlandersBut once the spell is cast And far beyond the wavesBy Norfolk on her lovers. The thousand wooden crossesShe holds them to the last. Guarding our Norfolk graves.

Norfolk's stately lady- When God made Norfolk County She'll hold all aloof for years. He showed his perfect art;'Furriners' she despises- Within her proud fair bodyShe's scornful of the 'Sheers', He hid a golden heart.But they'll not find her fickle So come and live in NorfolkWho once her true love win, 'Bide 'til her spell is cast'From Brancaster to Thetford, Then once you've learned to love her,From Caister to King's Lynn. You'll love her to the last.


SERVICES FOR APRIL 2015

2nd

April Maunday Thursday 10am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion 7.00pm St Nicholas Gayton Passover supper

3rd

April Good Friday 10.00am Grimston Walk with the cross 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Liturgy of the Cross

4th April 3pm St Marys GaytonThorpe Family service followed by egg hunt

5th April Easter Day

6.15am All Saints Ashwicken Dawn Service 9am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion 9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion

12th April Second Sunday of Easter Third Sunday in Lent

10.30am St Botolphs Grimston Group Holy Communion

19th April Third Sunday of Easter

8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service 11.00am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Family Service

26th April Fourth Sunday of Easter

8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion

3rd

May Fifth Sunday of Easter 8.30am St Marys East Walton Holy Communion 9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion


Parish Registers Weddings 28

th March, at St Botolphs Grimston

Michael Boldero and Victoria Coleman 28

th March at St Mary Great

Massingham Robert Nash and Rebecca Frazer Funerals 5

th March at Ashwicken

Michael William Johns 5

th March at Grimston

Sh irley Rose Read 9

th March at Mintlyn

Robert Martin Driver of Great Massingham 13

th March at Mintlyn

Violet Lucy Hudson of Leziate 23

rd March at Mintlyn

Barrie Gill of Leziate Annual Parochial Church Meetings The Annual Parochial Church Council meetings will be taking place this month. They are open to all PCC members; they are on the following dates Thursday 9

th April

Gayton Thorpe at 7pm in the church Monday 13

th April

Harpley at 7pm in the church Tuesday 14

th April

Grimston at 7pm in the church Wednesday 15

th April

East Walton at 3.30pm in the church Tuesday 21

st April

Roydon at 7pm in the church Sunday 26

th April

Gayton at 12pm in the church Wednesday 29

th April

Congham at 7pm in the church

Services We have started our new pattern of services and the re will be a Group Holy Communion service on the 2

nd

Sunday these will be held at the following churches 12th April Grimston 10

th May Great Massingham

14th June Gayton

12th July Grimston

9th August Great Massingham

13th September Gayton

11th October Grimston

8th November Great Massingham

13th December Gayton

We are also changing the 5

th

Sunday Services to an 8.30am said Holy Communion and 10.30am Family Praise Service. 31

st May 2015

8.30am East Walton 10.30am Grimston 30

th August

8.30am Ashwicken 10.30am Harpley 29

th November

8.30am Roydon 10.30am Great Massingham Do make a note of these dates so that we can all join together, and do share lifts, It is a great opportunity for us all to get to know each other and share together in fellowship. Monthly Benefice Prayer Meeting Join us as we gently pray together over matters across our parishes. This is always important and

especially so in these changing times. All are welcome. 3

rd May 6pm Ashwicken

Church


Calling all children and parents! In April Messy Church will be on Thursday 23rd - in the Jubilee village hall, Gayton - from 3.30pm – strict kick off at 4pm. Do join us for more fun, frolics, bible stories, craft and food! Before that there will be Messy Easter!

A special service for children (and adults) will be held in St Mary’s Church at Gayton Thorpe, 3pm on Easter Saturday 4th April.

Followed by an Easter Egg Hunt! (for the children!) Adults can enjoy refreshments at the back of church during the egg hunt.

A Family Service for Easter Morning

Sunday 5th April St Nicholas Church, Gayton

10.30am A joyous family friendly celebration service with Holy Communion

For all our Easter Services

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East Winch Parish Council Meeting 2nd March 2015

Norfolk County Councillor Toby Coke spoke to the meeting and answered questions from the public on the A47 and other roads. He said that NCC had agreed that after 2020, the priorities would be firstly the Acle straight and then the A47 from Tilney to West Bilney. He thought that at that point a speed reduction and a crossing might well be considered. To help him to push for improvements, he would welcome information from the public, including notification of accidents and photographs.Re minor roads, the erosion of banks and the amount of mud on the road was mentioned, and the need to extend the 30 mph limit along the Ashwicken Road.

Cllr Cook also told the meetiing about the recent conference on new technologies for dealing with waste. NCC is considering plants serving small areas, to minimise traffic flow and different technologies for different wards. he said there had been 3 very interesting speakers whose proposals are being followed up.Mrs Steele outlined the requirements for Speedwatch volunteers. We would need a minimum of 6 people. So far no one had contacted her about it. Some councillors thought it would be more useful to invest in another speed sign which also recorded speeds at which traffic was going. Further information to be sought.

Mrs Steele has emailed the bus company asking for a bus stop in West Bilney. Mr Bland is now looking after the village seats as well as the bus shelter. There were complaints that the side of the trod was falling away in Gayton Rd, and that NCC hadn't installed extra posts in Station Rd as promised. Bushes cut back outside Wilson Drive hadn't been cleared properly. The volunteers who look after the existing speed sign were thanked for all their trouble.

Because the Village Hall is a polling station, it is necessary to change the date of the next meeting to either 11th or the 18th May.

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3rd April. Good Friday. Meet at the Village Hall at 11am. Walk round the village with the cross, praying and singing hymns at stopping points. Finishing at Wymondely, Station Rd for prayer and a hot cross bun

5th April. After the service of Holy Communion at 10.30, there will be an Easter Egg hunt in the churchyard, or inside the church if the weather is poor.

22nd AprilBible Study at Janet Weaver's house; Grizedale, Wormegay Rd Blackborough End. We meet on Wednesdays at 7pm at each others' houses. Bible study starts at 7.30. For this session we are studying Mapping Trinity, an imaginative and inspiring course. The guide will be supplied. the first meeting will be on

25th April. Rogation Walk. Meet at the church at 11am

29th April we will meet at Wymondely, Station Rd, East Winch, Margaret McKay's house. Come and see!

Church and churchyard spring cleaning, Saturday18th April.

Please join with us in tidying up. Outside there's ivy to be removed, bushes to be cut back, graves to clean up. Inside, cobwebs have to go and some polish wouldn't come amiss! We will meet at 10.30 and there'll be refreshments to keep you going.

All Saints Church services for April.

Wed, 1st April 7pm Worship and Holy Communion.Easter Day, 5th April 10.30 FamilyHoly Communion, followed by egg hunt.Sunday, 12th April 10.30 Morning Worship.Sunday, 26th April 10.30 Morning Worship.

East Winch United Charities

East Winch United Charities which was set up over 100 years ago, receives annually, a small amount of rental income from land which it owns in the Parish of East Winch. The Charity exists to provide financial relief to individuals or through local groups to those in need hardship or distress who reside within the Parish of East Winch.Historically the grants were distributed in December of each year, as this is the time when many people need a little extra financial help.However, there may be circumstances at other times throughout the year when Parishioners might be in need of a little extra help, so if you're suffering from financial hardship and have to meet an unexpected expense then the Trustees of East Winch United Charities may be able to help. If you would like more information please telephone one of the trustees of the Charity:

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New Service Reminder

Our next celtic service is on the 22nd March and we always have refreshments afterwards, for those who would like to stay and chat.

Easter service

We will be having our usual Easter Service with Easter Egg hunt on Saturday 4th April at 3pm. This will be a short child friendly service followed by an Easter Egg hunt outside for the children while the adults can enjoy cake and a cuppa! Come along and have some early Easter fun!

Annual PCC Meeting Reminder

We will be holding our annual church council meeting on the 9th April, at 7pm in the church at Gayton Thorpe.

This meeting is the one where we review the activities of the previous year including services, fundraising, the state of the church building, the church finances etc. We also review future and current plans.

We have decided to hold it in the church this year, so that anyone who is interested in how the church functions on a day to day basis can come along and listen to what goes on.

After the meeting we will have an "open forum" so that if anyone has any questions about what has been discussed at the meeting, or about the church generally they can voice them and hopefully have them answered!

There is a lot of misunderstanding about how the church runs and is funded and so it would be a good opportunity to share information and understanding with anyone who is interested.

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As well as barriers to separate pedestrians from the traffic, work has started to improve the access from the car park to the main entrance by levelling the path.By 2016 the QEH will have its own on-site wind turbine by the car park, powering the hospital with green electricity for the next 15 years. The Trust will not incur any cost to see the turbine up and running, with all construction and maintenance being covered by the developer, Ecotricity.

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An independent nursery school in East Walton

Set on the Common, we provide a unique, child-centred

15 hours per week funding for all 3 & 4 year olds

QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME MEMBER. OFSTED REGISTERED

Contact ROSIE REYNOLDS on 01760 337316

approach to early education.

The school is led by mature ,fully qualified Montessori trained staff.

[email protected]

Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets, Shrubs,

Trees, Alpines, Hedging, Conifers, Climbers,

Pots, Compost & Bark.

PLANTS FOR ALL SEASONSOpen 7 days 8.30 - 5 pm.

Main Road, West Bilney

PE32 1HW

T. 01553 849802 M. 07774 724366

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Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)thTuesday 28 April 2015, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent School,

Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road.

Please come along to this illustrated talk by Rick & Elis Simpson, entitled:

Wader QuestIn search of waders around the world

Many people are fascinated by wading birds but there is more to Wader Quest than looking at waders across the globe. Many waders are under threat and Wader Quest was formed in 2012 to raise money for and awareness of wader conservation. Rick and Elis are certain to demonstrate their passion for waders through this talk.

Visitors most welcome. Admission £2 on the night if you are not a NarVOS member. For more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on 01760 724092.

Cley Marshes Nature Reserve 2015

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is opening a brand new education facility at Cley Marshes: the

Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre. Our vision for the centre is to help visitors

explore, discover and be inspired by fantastic wildlife and wild places along the

North Norfolk coast. Visitors can enjoy new interactive interpretation and a striking

observation deck, with breath-taking views of the marshes.

The centre is named in memory of local naturalist, Simon Aspinall (1958- 2011), in

recognition of his contribution to ornithology and nature conservation. This project,

which included a land purchase and its conservation, was made possible thanks to a

Heritage Grant of £1.5million from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery

Fund and more than £900,000 donated by members of NWT, the public, businesses

and charitable trusts.

The Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre at NWT Cley Marshes opens to

visitors 28 March, with events from 1 April and taster events planned for Easter

weekend. A full events programme is available at

www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

Welcoming mini volunteers - children aged eight to 16 years old to help us spread

the word about the enjoyment of spending time outside, exploring and discovering

nature. If you are interested please call the centre on 01263 740008 or visit:

www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer


Comprehensive shop for horse

and riderSuperb facilities

Hacks and pleasure riding

Children’s holiday activities

Situated just off the A47 between

Middleton and East Winch

Telephone: (01553) 841212

Web: www.beec.co.uk

Professional riding instruction

by BHS qualified instructors

Learn to enjoy riding atBlackborough End

Equestrian Centre

Tree surgery&hedge maintenance

GRANGE TREESERVICES

JOHN MINDHAM(Professionally insured)

Tel: 01760 755423 (West Acre)

& 07770 488788

Whitehouse Service StationLynn Road, Gayton. Telephone 01553 636368

Fuel sales petrol, diesel, Autogas & Calor Gas outlet

Convenience storegroceries, fruit & vegetables, household goodsfrozen goods, wines, beer & spirits, soft drinksnational newspapers & magazinesfresh dairy and bakery products

National Lottery and scratchcardsPaypoint and Payzone

MR SNIPPERSGENTS HAIRDRESSERS

Reduced prices for children and OAP’s

Stockists of Uppercut, Lagoom Jam, American Crew

Mon, Tues, Weds 8 am - 4.30 pm.

Thurs, Fri 8 am - 5.30 pm. Sat. 6am - 2.30

7 STYLISTS with an AIR - CON SALON

2 St James St. King’s Lynn, PE30 5DATelephone 01553 773732

CASH OR CARD

Local Service at Local Prices

Friendly, Professional, PromptCommercial and Domestic Free advice and estimates

Competitive ratesFully insured

01760 75557407795 973439

[email protected]

BusinessCare Ltd

BOOKKEEPING PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION

Unit 1 Chapelton Lodge, East Winch RoadBlackborough End, King’s Lynn, PE32 1SF

Tel: 01553 849849

email:[email protected] website: www.kvtbusinesscare.co.uk

For all your business needs


Let your dog have a vacation too!Share our family home, with a secure

garden, walks and company

Daily and weekly boarding with space for rabbits & guinea pigs

Dog walking from your home

Call Helen on

01553 630747 or 07720 888983

Chris Spragg Leziate Drove Garage Ltd

01553-630999Specialising in Service and Maintenance of Most types of Petrol & Diesel Motor Vehicle

Your Local M.O.T. Testing Station including Class 7 & Large Motorhomes While You Wait By Appointment Warm Friendly Waiting Area Easy Parking.

Air Conditioning Leak Test & Re-Gas (Year Round)Fault Code Reading Most Makes Catered for

Tyres Wheel Balance Puncture Repairs Batteries

Open Monday to Friday 8.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-12 noonLEZIATE DROVE, POTT ROW, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK. PE32 1DD

- Property Renovation &

Maintenance

-

Landscaping

- All Types of Fencing Free No Obligation

Quotes

To find out more please

contact us on:

Greg: 07538877162

Liam: 07557802608

RENOVATE(EAST ANGLIA) LTD

Luxury Holiday Cottage, GrimstonSleeps 5, private parking and garden

In between house sales, having building work done or simply

taking a break, then contact us for availability.

Open all yearClean and comfortable home with log burner,Wi-Fi and

stairlift

Linen provided (except beach towels)

Children welcome, but unsuitable for under 5's

Small dog by prior arrangement

Non Smoking propertyFor brochure and further information


A T‘N’Aerial ‘N’ Telephone

Installation

Specialising inFor a fast reliable service

Call Stuart

Tel: 01553 768349Mobile: 07958 284442‘To point you in the right direction’

Free view

QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

OIL BOILER SERVICING

For all your domestic and industrial maintenancerequirements including

Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing.All general maintenance or repairs undertaken

Emergency call out availableOFTEC registered

Member, Guild of Master Craftsmen Please contact MICK BONE

Tel: 01553 841342 Mob: 07960 170826

JON SAUNDERSCARPENTRY & JOINERY

Purpose madeDoors

Windows

StairsRestoration, Conservation

Sash window specialist

Kitchens, Bathrooms

Household maintenance

Tel: 01553 673885

Mob: 07887 771063203 Wootton Road, King’s Lynn

FirewoodDelivered to your door

Fencing panels made to order

Small quantities also available forcollection from Orchard Sawmills, Rougham

Contact David Woods on

01328 838404 or 07785 724611

Norfolk Woodburners

offer the best local

service for the supply

and installation of:

• Wood Burners & Multi-Fuel Stoves

• Main agents for Aga, Hunter &

Cleanburn Stoves

• Flexible Chimney Liners

• Twin Wall Chimney Systems

• Fireplaces Opened Up

For a free site visit and quotation contact us on:

t: 01328 700161m: 07966 661175e: [email protected]

www.norfolkwoodburners.co.uk

NWNORFOLK

WOODBURNERSNORFOLK

WOODBURNERS


Klearvu Aerials

Satellite, B

BC, Freesat & TV

www.klearvuaerials.comTel 01553 674950 Fax 01553 671499

Receive your LOCAL channels

BBC East & Anglia TV

Available in ALL areas

You too can have crystal clear reception

Call the people who know and care

ID NUMBER: 18267073 C893

Carpentry & Joinery Locksmith & Key Cutting

Automotive Locksmith & Key CuttingUPVC & Garage, Window & Door Repairs

Glazing & Board Ups

Contact Richard Brown Tel. 01553 774775/ 01760 338405

Email. [email protected] www.rkb247.co.uk


Southlands Dental Practice

Swaffham

Telephone : (01760) 721385

www.southlandsdentalpractice.co.uk

Comprehensive private dental care for adults and children in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Services available include:

Ø Dentistry based on the individual needs of each patientØ Modern surgeries all located on the ground floorØ An emphasis on preventative care and promoting oral healthØ Dental Therapist and Hygienist services

Mr. R.A. Furniss (U. London) Mr. R.J.F. Bentley (U. London)Mrs. A.L. Wren (U. London) Mrs. C.M.A. Bentley (U. Bristol)

Mrs. C. Shearer (Dental Therapist)

v Professional wall and floor tiling servicesv Natural stone, Ceramic and Porcelain v Interior and Exterior Decorating

Please contact me for a free quotation

Tel: 01553 635010 Mob:

email: [email protected]

CARL MANNING

Ceramic Tiler &


TURF & GROUNDCARE MACHINERY SPECIALISTSSPECIALIST DEALER FOR: Lawnflite Countax Briggs & Stratton Kubota

Air-Seal Products Toro Stihl efco

For all your Garden Machinery repairs from a pair of shears to a compact tractor

Telephone: 01485 540645www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk

Machinery repair specialists in tune with your machinery needs

The WorkshopMarsh FarmWolferton

King’s LynnPE31 6HB

We mend - You mow

services:

Vehicle sales

Servicing & MOT preparation

New & used defender parts

Up to date diagnostics

01553 630133

Custom builds

contact:

Church FarmBawsey

King’s LynnNorfolk PE32 1EU

www.churchfarmlandrovers.co.uk

R & B


ANT’SCARPETS

Carpet & vinyl suppliedand fitted.

Free measuring,estimates and planning

All work guaranteedHome selection serviceCustomers’ own carpets

and vinyls fitted

07919 273107 01760 721645

GAYTON ROAD FISHERIES

Fisheries Management Consultants

Coarse fish suppliers

Holiday Lodges for Sale and Hire Centrally heated luxury holiday lodges

3 superb fisheries 5 touring caravan pitches with electric hook-up Private 10 acre enclosed complex Open All Year

Visit our website www.gaytonroadfisheries.co.uk

Call 01553 636507

or 07900 285313

Gayton Road, East Winch PE32 1LH

OSTEOPATHYJames Kemp B.Sc.D.O.

Grimston Medical Centre Tel: 01485 541210

We offer free assessment tosee if we can help with your problem

Private health cover recognised

MIDDLETON

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Old & New Members Welcome

We meet on the 1st Wednesday of the Month

at 2 pm.Middleton Village Hall

April. Craft demonstration

May. Cream Tea Outing

Contact: John Turtle 01553 840280

Pauline Crump 01553 840053

Frances MasonDomestic help provider

01553 841060 /07830655367 [email protected]

Offering cleaning, ironing, cooking, trips to the doctor, accompanied trips.

Lean on us for a reliable confidential flexible

domestic tailor made service.

All staff enhanced CRB cleared.

For a fast and reliable service contactGRAHAM on: Tel: 01553 673398

Mobile: 07760 782202

We fix all major brands:• Washing Machines • Dishwashers • Tumble Dryers• Cookers • Storage Heaters • Fridges/Freezers etc.

Trust A.G.M. Services to ensure your appliances are up and running again!

A.G.M. SERVICES OFFER …Repairs, Safety Checks and Servicing

for peace of mind all year round

Domestic Appliance Repairs

Minor electrical works also undertaken(extra sockets, lighting etc) – please enquire

Recent OFSTED inspection report: graded OUTSTANDING

In the grounds of Gayton Primary School, Lynn Road, Gayton

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