The Voice: edition April 2015

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April 2015

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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

May issue is due from the 1st. May. Copy in by 22nd April please.
Our Pastoral Team
Rev’d Jane Holmes
Rev’d Judith Pollard
Rev’d Sue Martin
Joy Smith
Nell Steele
Rev’d Jane Holmes

Priest in Charge
Associate Priest
Hospital Chaplain
Reader
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Pastoral Care

The Magazine Team
Guest Editor
Editor
Steve Williamson
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Steve Williamson
Invoicing (adverts)
Sarah Renwick
Distribution
Co-ordinators
Sarah Renwick
Sarah Kerkham
Sarah Byatt
Bill Lewis

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St Mary’s Church, East Walton
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St Mary’s Church, Gayton Thorpe
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TO
T OLLARISHIONERS
A PALL PARISHIONERS
Easter Surprise!
"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:
"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.

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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, tidying and reseeding 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.
Catherine Leigh: [email protected].
John Hayes: [email protected]
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Salt gargles may be used to ease a sore throat in adults and
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Many people give reasons for asking for antibiotics to treat sore
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ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS
Ashwicken Church of England Primary School
Ashwicken School celebrated Red
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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
11th 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.
Parish Council elections are on 7th May
2015 and nomination papers are
available.
Leziate Parish Council next meets on 8th
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
but peacefully passed away on 2nd 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.
Wendy Twite

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GAYTON NEWS
Gayton Parish Council News
Meeting held 9th March 2015

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

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

Dangerous Driving
The 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 governance
The 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 Hall
Mr Anota confirmed that he, Mr Savage
and Mr Petch would be applying to
become Trustees of the Jubilee Hall at the
AGM which will be held on 31st March
2015 at 7.00pm.
Next Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be
held at 7.30pm on 13th April at Gayton
Jubilee Hall.

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LITTER PICK ON SUNDAY 19TH APRIL – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Gayton Parish Council has arranged its annual litter pick for Sunday 19th 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.

Gayton Evergreens
The meeting of February 18th 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'
On May 20th 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.

LITTLE SCAMPS
We 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.
Claire Reeve

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cards, presents and vouchers, also for all the donations made to Megan's Challenge.
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Gayton Women's Institute
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.
Several of us went to Walpole Cross Keys WI for their 65th 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!
For our own 69th 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
3/4oz of caster sugar, 3 ½ oz cubed butter. In a bowl mix the ingredients together,
press the mix into a 6 ½ x 7” square tin and bake in a preheated oven 160 c, 140 fan
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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.
The AGM will be held as advertised before on March 31st at 7-30pm.
All our good wishes to the New Managing Trustees
Kath Roberts.
In the Hall this month April
Parish Council
Gayton WI
Gayton Craft Cub
Messy Church

Monday 13th
Tuesday 7th
Thursday 23rd
Thursday 23rd

at7-30pm
at 7-30pm
at 10am
at 3pm

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Gayton Social Club
Your friendly village club
Membership

Club Opening Hours
Wednesday 1900-2300
Thursday 1900-2300
Friday 1600-2300
Saturday 1600-2300
Sunday 1200-2230
….....................................................

Premiership Football
Saturday 11th April
Burnley v Arsenal
Sunday 12th April
Man Utd v Man City
Saturday 18th April
Chelsea v Man Utd
Sunday 26th April
Arsenal v Chelsea

History Club meets on
the first Wednesday
of each month
Next meetings

New members always
welcome
Family - £10.00
Couple - £8.00
Single - £6.00
OAP - £3.00
2015 SUBS ARE NOW DUE
Spring is around the corner
and Easter fast approaching
Please watch noticeboards for
events taking place
Subs were due
by 21st December

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Learn, Laugh, Love and Be the Best that
you can Be!

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.

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.
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!
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 are very proud of all our athletes
that took part in the County Sportshall
final and Area Hockey Festival

Gayton Primary
Winners of the West Norfolk
Quicksticks Hockey Festival
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Megan's Challenge 10k Run/Walk
Sunday 24 May 2015 in Gayton
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.
More details to follow in the April edition of 'The Voice' but, if you are interested in
helping or taking part, please contact Helen Stevens on 07846 403880 or email :
[email protected].
Thank you, Helen Stevens

Middleton & District Royal British Legion. April report
Our April Evening Buffet will be on the 15th 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
We have a sponsored walk / run on the 10th 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
Our 2015 Agenda /Events list is now live on :
www.britishlegion-middleton.co.uk
Julian Kirk. Chairman.

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This is a poem credited to Canon F C Oakley, Rector of Necton from 1926 to 1945

NORFOLK
God drew a map of England
And planted hill and wood,
He looked on stream and headland
And saw that it was good.
Pushed far into a corner
He left a fair domain –
Heath, downland fen, and BroadlandRich pasturage and grain.

We're slow of speech in Norfolk
(Perhaps a thought too slow)
And only when we're cornered,
Will we answer 'yes or 'no'
Our fathers taught us caution,
They learned with moil and pain
that ever specious stranger
Might be a reiving Dane

It's on the road to nowhere,
Travellers pass it by;
Nobody comes to Norfolk
Without a reason why.
Nobody sings of Norfolk
Though many bards they be
To honour glorious Devon
Or Sussex-By-the Sea.

The sturdy Norfolk Yeomen
To guard their right are set
As well befits the children
Of men who followed Kett
But Norfolk men are loyal
Without deceit or shamAsk, if you are doubtful
The Squire of Sandringham

Then God made Norfolk County
He said they'd love her well
Who, patient in their wooing,
Surrendered to her spell.
Slowly she charms – how slowly:
But once the spell is cast
By Norfolk on her lovers.
She holds them to the last.

Devon may boast her sailors
But Norfolk makes her claim
To lead all England's Counties
By right of Nelson's name.
And mark in France and Flanders
And far beyond the waves
The thousand wooden crosses
Guarding our Norfolk graves.

Norfolk's stately ladyShe'll hold all aloof for years.
'Furriners' she despisesShe's scornful of the 'Sheers',
But they'll not find her fickle
Who once her true love win,
From Brancaster to Thetford,
From Caister to King's Lynn.

When God made Norfolk County
He showed his perfect art;
Within her proud fair body
He hid a golden heart.
So come and live in Norfolk
'Bide 'til her spell is cast'
Then once you've learned to love her,
You'll love her to the last.

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SERVICES FOR APRIL 2015
nd

2 April
10am
7.00pm

Maunday Thursday
St Lawrence Harpley
St Nicholas Gayton

Holy Communion
Passover supper

3 April
10.00am
11.00am

Good Friday
Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Walk with the cross
Liturgy of the Cross

4th April
3pm

St Marys GaytonThorpe

Family service followed by egg hunt

Easter Day
All Saints Ashwicken
St Botolph, Grimston
St Lawrence Harpley
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Mary Great Massingham

Dawn Service
Holy Communion
Sung Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Family Holy Communion
Holy Communion

th

Second Sunday of Easter
St Botolphs Grimston

Third Sunday in Lent
Group Holy Communion

th

Third Sunday of Easter
All Saints, Roydon
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Lawrence Harpley
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Family Service
Holy Communion
Family Service

Fourth Sunday of Easter
St Andrew, Congham
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Morning Worship
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

Fifth Sunday of Easter
St Marys East Walton
St Lawrence Harpley
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Sung Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Family Service
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

rd

th

5 April
6.15am
9am
9.30am
9.30am
10.30am
11.00am
12 April
10.30am
19 April
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
11.00am
th

26 April
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
rd

3 May
8.30am
9.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am

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Parish Registers
Weddings
th
28 March, at St Botolphs Grimston
Michael Boldero and Victoria
Coleman
th
28 March at St Mary Great
Massingham
Robert Nash and Rebecca Frazer
Funerals
th
5 March at Ashwicken
Michael William Johns
th
5 March at Grimston
Sh irley Rose Read
th
9 March at Mintlyn
Robert Martin Driver of Great
Massingham
th
13 March at Mintlyn
Violet Lucy Hudson of Leziate
rd
23 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
th
Thursday 9 April
Gayton Thorpe at 7pm in the church
th
Monday 13 April
Harpley at 7pm in the church
th
Tuesday 14 April
Grimston at 7pm in the church
th
Wednesday 15 April
East Walton at 3.30pm in the church
st
Tuesday 21 April
Roydon at 7pm in the church
th
Sunday 26 April
Gayton at 12pm in the church
th
Wednesday 29 April
Congham at 7pm in the church

Services
We have started our new pattern of
services and the re will be a Group
nd
Holy Communion service on the 2
Sunday these will be held at the
following churches
12th April
Grimston
th
10 May
Great Massingham
th
14 June
Gayton
th
12 July
Grimston
th
9 August
Great Massingham
th
13 S eptember Gayton
th
11 October
Grimston
th
8 November Great Massingham
th
13 December Gayton
th

We are also changing the 5
Sunday Services to an 8.30am said
Holy Communion and 10.30am
Family Praise Service.
st
31 May 2015
8.30am
East Walton
10.30am
Grimston
th
30 August
8.30am
Ashwicken
10.30am
Harpley
th
29 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.
rd

3 May 6pm Ashwicken
Church
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A Family Service for Easter
Morning
Sunday 5th April
St Nicholas Church, Gayton
10.30am
A joyous family friendly celebration
service with Holy Communion
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!

For all our Easter Services
- including an early sunrise service please see centre pages – &
especially note:
MAUNDAY THURSDAY
2nd April
at St
Nicholas
Gayton
7.00pm
Passover
style Holy Communion with stripping
of the Altar
GOOD FRIDAY

A special service for children (and
adults) will be held in St Mary’s
Church at Gayton Thorpe, 3pm on
Easter Saturday 4th April.
3rd April. A walk with the cross through Grimston ending with a
short service.in the church.

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

26 | The Gayton Group of Parishes April 2015

We meet at Clock at 10am then walk
up Lynn Road, Low Road and
Gayton Road to St Botolphs Church.
Do join us for all or part of the walk
or meet us at church for a short
service which will be followed by a
Fish Lunch at Pott Row Methodist
Chapel at 12 noon

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Weekly activities
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Monthly activities
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EAST WINCH NEWS

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.

EAST WINCH VILLAGE HALL
125 CLUB
The draw was made on 25th February at The Shortmat Bowls Club
The winners were:£25 no 53 Mr J Mitchell
£15 no. 9 Mrs P Rowe
£10 no.151 Mr S Ramsey
£10 no.100 Mrs M Howman
Still time to become a member in 2015.

Contact Terry on 841309 to join.

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All Saints Church services for April.
Wed, 1st April 7pm
Easter Day, 5th April 10.30
Sunday, 12th April 10.30
Sunday, 26th April 10.30

Worship and Holy Communion.
FamilyHoly Communion, followed by egg hunt.
Morning Worship.
Morning Worship.

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 April
Bible 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.

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:
Mr. Keith Harrod. 01553 841353 The Revd. Riaz Mubarak, 01553 841519
Mr. D. Underwood, 07909 926570
PLEASE BE ASSURED THAT ALL INFORMATION WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST
CONFIDENCE

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GEOFFREY GRIEF
Painter and Decorator

Your LOCAL
Painter & Decorator
covering all
the villages

Interior and
Exterior
Painting &
Decorating

FOREVER, “The Aloe Vera Company”
The BEST Aloe Vera products available
All with a 60 day money back guarantee
Help maintain good health and well being of the skin,
joints, digestive and immune systems with
organically grown Aloe Vera, Natures Gift to Health.
Call to arrange in-house product trial or talks for groups.

BUY at www.aloenews.co.uk or ring 01553 636367

Telephone: 01553 810668
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TRUSTED TRADER

TEAM LEADERS WANTED. See the benefits
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Crossgates
Farmhouse
BED & BREAKFAST
18th Century farmhouse overlooking Pentney Lakes
Three ensuite guest rooms with digital televisions
Private residents’ lounge, full English breakfast
Abbey Road
Pentney
King’s Lynn
PE32 1JP

Telephone 01760 337388
e-mail [email protected]
www.crossgatesfarmhouse.co.uk

A.A.COKER
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Chimney sweeping,
brush and vacuum
Handyman and gardener
Garden clearances
Man with a Van
Friendly and reliable service
Fully insured

01553 810114
07706

Buttercups Pre- School
Tel: 07934 170412
Now open at North Runcton
Village Meeting Place, PE33 0RB
Our opening times are Monday, Tuesday &
Friday 830am - 330pm and Wednesday &
Thursday 830am - 1pm during term- time for
Children aged between 2yrs & school age.
We offer a safe, fun learning environment with
caring, experienced and well qualified staff.
As well as offering 15 hours free Government
funding for 3 & 4 year olds, we are registered
for the Take 2 programme offering free places
to eligible 2 year olds subject to the family
meeting the local Children’s Centre criteria.
Contact us today for a free taster session!
www.buttercupsplaygroup.org.uk

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Ben Steeves

07921 460700
01553 636947
[email protected]
www.norfolkhandyman.co.uk

Fencing - Patios - Garden clearance
Sheds and Summerhouses built or assembled
Natural pools and ponds designed and built

GAYTON THORPE NEWS
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.

Kings Lynn Male Voice Choir Needs You!!
We don't need soloists, just willing men who enjoy a tune and help promote the
tradition of Male Voice in four part singing around the local community.
We sing very often to raise funds for local and other charities. Why not join others in
song and comradeship on a weekly basis.
Meet Tuesdays at Springwood High School from 7 till 9pm.
For further info contact:
Choir Secretary: John O'Connell on 01553 630441
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J. E. HOWARD BUTCHERS & DELICATESSEN
HOWARD’S ABATTOIR

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Free delivery within the local area

vMeat sourced from local farms, processed here
at our own abattoir
vFresh bread delivered daily by a local baker
vFresh fruit and vegetables, sourced locally
vHome made jams and chutneys
(made by the ladies at Gayton Preserves)
vWide range of olives, pates and cheeses

Ray Smith & Son Landscapes
All types of fencing erected
Patios laid, ponds dug or filled in
Treework & pruning
Full lawn care service
Hedges trimmed, reduced or removed
Garden waste removed & recycled
Licensed waste carrier
Full public liability insurance

Free estimates 01553 840424

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QEH MATTERS
You are invited to come to a
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Stroke Awareness event at the QEH on May 7 at 7.00pm.
This is being held in conjunction with the Stroke Association. There will be talks from
professionals and information for carers. Car parking will be free on the bus stop car
park, entry through the staff entrance and refreshments available. So if you are ready
for a change from election news, do join us.
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.
Governors are there to represent the interest of trust members and the public. If you
have a matter you would like to raise with the governors you can always contact
them at [email protected] or write to them via the Foundation Trust Office at
QEH.The next Governors' Council meeting is on Tuesday 2nd April at 4.00pm; in the
Conference room at the QEH. Members of the public are warmly welcomed. Please
phone 01553 613142 if you wish to attend.
Pat Watts
ARE YOU 65 OR OVER? NEED INFORMATION OR ADVICE ON THINGS TO DO,
GETTING OUT AND ABOUT, STAYING SAFE AND WELL OR CARING FOR
SOMEONE, THEN...

Living Independently
in Later Years
a directory of services,
activities, advice and
guidance for older people
living in West Norfolk
Available online at
www.asklily.org.uk
or by calling 01553 616200

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Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets, Shrubs,
Trees, Alpines, Hedging, Conifers, Climbers,
Pots, Compost & Bark.

PLANTS FOR ALL SEASONS
Open 7 days 8.30 - 5 pm.

Main Road, West Bilney
PE32 1HW
T. 01553 849802 M. 07774 724366

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Christine's Garden
Maintenance

& Landscaping

Tel: King’s Lynn 812004 Fax 812005

• Small or large quantities up to 6m loads of ready-mixed concrete
• From the smallest DIY to a big
construction job
• We now have a 23m Concrete
Boom Pump for hire
We are operating in:
Kings Lynn
Swaffham
Wisbech
Downham Market
Fakenham & Hunstanton areas

Untidy garden?
Unable to manage
It all yourself?
Experienced lady gardener
offers reliable help and
extra hands for larger jobs

01553 636101

West Acre Montessori School

Est. 1982

An independent nursery school in East Walton
Set on the Common, we provide a unique, child-centred
approach to early education.

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

15 hours per week funding for all 3 & 4 year olds
QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME MEMBER. OFSTED REGISTERED

Contact ROSIE REYNOLDS on 01760 337316
[email protected]
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Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)
Tuesday 28th 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 Quest
In 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
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Tree surgery
&
hedge
maintenance

BusinessCare Ltd
For all your business needs
BOOKKEEPING

PAYROLL

ADMINISTRATION

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

GRANGE TREE
SERVICES

Tel: 01553 849849

JOHN MINDHAM
(Professionally insured)

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

Tel: 01760 755423 (West Acre)
& 07770 488788

MR SNIPPERS

GENTS HAIRDRESSERS
Local Service at Local Prices
Friendly, Professional, Prompt
Commercial and Domestic
Free advice and estimates
Competitive rates
Fully insured
01760 755574
07795 973439
[email protected]
www.castlepest.co.uk

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

7 STYLISTS with an AIR - CON SALON
CASH OR CARD

Reduced prices for children and OAP’s
Mon, Tues, Weds 8 am - 4.30 pm.
Thurs, Fri 8 am - 5.30 pm. Sat. 6am - 2.30
Stockists of Uppercut, Lagoom Jam, American Crew

Whitehouse Service Station
Lynn Road, Gayton. Telephone 01553

636368

Fuel sales
petrol, diesel, Autogas & Calor Gas outlet

Convenience store
groceries, fruit & vegetables, household goods
frozen goods, wines, beer & spirits, soft drinks
national newspapers & magazines
fresh dairy and bakery products
National Lottery and scratchcards
Paypoint and Payzone
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Learn to enjoy riding at
Blackborough End
Equestrian Centre
Professional riding instruction
by BHS qualified instructors
Comprehensive shop for horse
and rider
Superb 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

Chris Spragg
Leziate Drove Garage Ltd

01553-630999
Specialising 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 noon
LEZIATE DROVE, POTT ROW, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK. PE32 1DD

RENOVATE
(EAST ANGLIA) LTD
- Property Renovation &
Maintenance
- Landscaping
- All Types of Fencing
Free No Obligation
Quotes
To find out more please
contact us on:
Greg: 07538877162
Liam: 07557802608

Let your dog have a vacation too!
Share our family home, with a secure
garden, walks and company
Dog walking from your home
Daily and weekly boarding with
space for rabbits & guinea pigs

Call Helen on

01553 630747 or 07720 888983

Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston
Sleeps 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 year
Clean 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 property
For brochure and further information
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Firewood

NW
NORFOLK
WOODBURNERS

Delivered to your door
Small quantities also available for
collection 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:

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Fencing panels made to order

01328 700161

m: 07966 661175
e: [email protected]

www.norfolkwoodburners.co.uk

A‘N’ T
Aerial ‘N’ Telephone
Installation

Specialising in Free view
For a fast reliable service
Call Stuart

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

JON SAUNDERS
CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Purpose madeDoors
Windows
Stairs
Restoration, Conservation
Sash window specialist
Kitchens, Bathrooms
Household maintenance
Tel: 01553 673885
Mob: 07887 771063
203 Wootton Road, King’s Lynn

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QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
For all your domestic and industrial maintenance
requirements including

OIL BOILER SERVICING
Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing.
All general maintenance or repairs undertaken
Emergency call out available
OFTEC registered
Member, Guild of Master Craftsmen
Please contact MICK BONE
Tel: 01553 841342 Mob: 07960 170826

ID NUMBER: 18267073

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www.klearvuaerials.com
Tel 01553 674950 Fax 01553 671499

Carpentry & Joinery
Locksmith & Key Cutting
Automotive Locksmith & Key Cutting
UPVC & Garage, Window & Door Repairs
Glazing & Board Ups

Contact Richard Brown
Tel. 01553 774775/ 01760 338405
Email. [email protected] www.rkb247.co.uk
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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:
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Dentistry based on the individual needs of each patient
Modern surgeries all located on the ground floor
An emphasis on preventative care and promoting oral health
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)

CARL MANNING
Ceramic Tiler &

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

Please contact me for a free quotation
Tel: 01553 635010 Mob:
email: [email protected]

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contact:

services:

01553 630133

Vehicle sales
Servicing & MOT preparation

Church Farm
Bawsey
King’s Lynn
Norfolk PE32 1EU

New & used defender parts
Up to date diagnostics
Custom builds

www.churchfarmlandrovers.co.uk

R&B
TURF & GROUNDCARE MACHINERY SPECIALISTS
SPECIALIST 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 540645
www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk

We mend - You mow
The Workshop
Marsh Farm
Wolferton
King’s Lynn
PE31 6HB

Machinery repair specialists in tune with your machinery needs

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MIDDLETON

FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Old & New Members Welcome

We meet
Wednesday
at
Middleton

on the 1st
of the Month
2 pm.
Village Hall

April. Craft demonstration

OSTEOPATHY
James Kemp B.Sc.D.O.
Private health cover recognised
We offer free assessment to
see if we can help with your problem

May. Cream Tea Outing
Contact:

John Turtle
Pauline Crump

01553 840280
01553 840053

Grimston Medical Centre
Tel: 01485 541210

GAYTON ROAD FISHERIES
Gayton Road, East Winch PE32 1LH
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

ANT’S
CARPETS
Carpet & vinyl supplied
and fitted.
Free measuring,
estimates and planning
All work guaranteed
Home selection service
Customers’ own carpets
and vinyls fitted

07919 273107
01760 721645
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Frances Mason
Domestic 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.

Domestic Appliance Repairs
A.G.M. SERVICES OFFER …
Repairs, Safety Checks and Servicing
for peace of mind all year round
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!

For a fast and reliable service contact
GRAHAM on: Tel: 01553 673398
Mobile: 07760 782202
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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