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The Mallard Issue 329 March 2019

SPRING IS IN THE AIR Lots to join in below

Saturday 30th March at Great Massingham Village Hall (Includes Club membership for the Night)

1st Race starts at 730pm

GREAT MASSINGHAM BOWLS CLUB amp CASTLE ACRE CRICKET CLUB

Race Night Admission

by programme

Village Clean-up The annual spring clean is on Saturday 30th March Meet at the Well at 10 am

Come armed with wellies gloves amp rakes Hi-viz jackets litter pickers amp bags will be provided Yoursquoll be amazed at how enjoyable two hours litter picking can be

Thank you to some of our residents who regularly litter pick during the year Our litter bin rubbish goes to landfill so please do not place cans and bottles in them but put them in your green bin at home This way we are helping the environment and also keeping our village a place to be proud of Many thanks See you on the 30th Andrew Bickerton

Biodiversity Project ndash Next working party The first regular Saturday morning working party of 2019 is on 9th March from 10 am We expect to prepare and sow a new path around the north side of the pond and to clear last yearrsquos top growth from the water

meadow The snowdrops have been notable this year and are ready for dividing and re-planting Wersquove also had success with winter aconites

(see picture) which we hope will multiply at the west end of the wood Wersquoll have our usual mid morning break for refreshments New volunteers are especially welcome Mike Jackson (520 056)

Toadwatch Massingham Toads are in decline all over the UK mainly due to habitat loss and in-creased traffic The ponds at Great and Little Massingham are a rare and important refuge where toads can survive but they need our help to

get across the roads during the spring breeding season Please come to the Orangery at the Dabbling Duck on March 5th at 7pm to learn about toads what they are doing at this time of year and how we help them There is more info at wwwtoadwatchorg - please ring John on 01603 812472 if you would like to help the toads but canrsquot come on the 5th

Programme pound1 for adults

Children Free

2

Mallard News

bull Toadwatch bull Village Spring Clean bull Biodiversity Project bull Race Night bull Strollers bull Bowls Club Bingo bull lsquoHistryrsquo Bits bull Village Hall Events bull West Norfolk Folk bull Quiz Night bull Craft amp Chat bull Gert amp Daisy bull Calling all Artists bull League of Friends bull Neighbourhood Watch bull Store amp Deli Latest bull Dog Fouling bull Pet Photo Competition bull Remembering Derick bull Film Club bull Trefoil Guild bull Nourish Mind amp Body bull VH AGM Report bull Revrsquod Judithrsquos bull Church News bull Church Services bull Village Hall Refurb bull School 100 Club bull Baby and Toddler bull Dates for your Diary

In this issue

This parish magazine is published every month for the residents of Great and Little

Massingham with the support of the Great Massingham Parish Council the Parochial Church

Council and Massingham Village Hall Trustees

wwwgreatmassinghamnet e-mail mallardeditorbtinternetcom

Editorial Committee

Editor Bev Randall 6 Abbeyfields Great Massingham 01485 520 899

Treasurer David Baines 01485 520 966

Website Contact the Editor - as above

Deadline for the next issue

20th March

Parish Council Report - February meeting Seven councillors the Clerk and ten parishioners attended the meeting

Mr Ward Village Hall Chairman gave a progress report on the Hall refurbishment (see page 16 for details) The members thanked Messrs Ward and Allen and all others involved in this project for all their hard work It was agreed to position the green box to facilitate faster broadband near to the notice board next to the shop All present were reminded that an election is to be held on 2nd May for the Parish Council Full details are on the Borough Council website Anyone wanting further information should speak to the Clerk The current website was discussed and it was acknowledged that it handles the Parish Councilrsquos statutory requirements for noticesinformation perfectly well It enables the Councilrsquos legal responsibilities to be fulfilled A number of complaints had been received regarding the ever-increasing number of ducks and that they are constantly being fed in the area of the village near to the biodiversity project Reports have also been received that fires have been lit on this part of the Village Green Anyone responsible is asked to dis-continue these activities Failure to comply will leave the Par-ish Council with little alternative but to investigate legal reme-dies to address this anti-social behaviour There has been considerable concern regarding the possible renumberingrenaming of some houses in the Walcuprsquos Lane area This matter is the Borough Councilrsquos responsibility and further discussions are to take place with a view to resolving this difficult matter The members of the Parish Council fully understand the views expressed by the residents There has been an unwelcome increase in dog fouling Parish-ioners are asked to report any incidents to the Dog Wardens at the Borough Council so that appropriate action against the of-fenders can be taken

The next meeting is on Monday 18th March at 730 pm

Strollershellip Calling all Striders Strollers

Stragglers and Strugglers Strollers begins again on Sunday 17th March

Meet at the Well 930 am to stroll round Little Massingham followed

by lunch at the Dabbling Duck Let me know if you wish to join us

Phone 01485 520307 or e-mail andrewbickbtinternetcom

Everyone welcome Andrew Bickerton

Great Massingham Bowls Club

Prize BINGO There will be a prize

bingo to raise funds for Great Massingham

Bowls Club on Monday 25th March

Doors open 7pm eyes

down 730pm Good prizes and raffle

All welcome

3

Mallard News

lsquoHistry Bitsrsquo A Real Treat I doubt if any of us Village boys back in the fifties actually believed in God ndash though wersquod have certainly said we did if wersquod been asked There was too much at stake to confess to the truth Because once a year on a Sunday in June after the hay harvest was done and before the corn harvest could get under way one of Peelingrsquos green buses belching smoke from its rattling exhaust would draw up early in the morning in front of the church and an excited scrum of children ndash plus a few supervising adults ndash clutching bags of cheese sandwiches and bot-tles of pop would squeeze themselves on board three to a double seat and grind off in the general direction of the coast The long-awaited much discussed An-nual Massingham Sunday School Treat was under way The destination was Hunstanton of course always pronounced Hunstun noted as Stanley Holloway might have said for fresh air and fun And there to greet them in the coach park were the smiling Massingham Rector Muzzy Davies and his gaunt black-clad wife who if she had a Christian name never revealed it to anybody in the village They had travelled by car presumably not wanting to get too close to the unwashed rabble on the bus It was Mrs Davies who clutching a register ticked their names off as they emerged and issued dire warnings about them being left behind if they werenrsquot back at the coach by six orsquoclock sharp

It was that self-same register which for the previous twelve months had been wielded in mortal combat between Mrs Davies and the boys and girls of the village Put quite simply if you didnrsquot attend Sunday School enough weeks in a year you didnrsquot qualify for the lsquoTreatrsquo and would be left behind In a village where only a very few people owned a car that was a huge depriva-tion indeed But so was being forced to memorise the Apostlesrsquo Creed when spring was in full blossom outside the dusty windows of the Rectory when there were trees to be climbed and birdsrsquo nests to be found and ferrets to be fed and trained It was a simple case of bribery and corruption ndash but all in a good cause And in the end as far as I can recall nobody was ever left be-hind and I can still recite the Apostlesrsquo Creed by heart (almost)

David Miller

4

Mallard News Village Hall

VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed 145 to 245pm

Bingo Fridays at 730pm Auction Sundays Coronation Club (4th Wed) 2pm - 4pm

Baby ampToddler Thurs 10am - 1130am WNorfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm Craft amp Chat (1st amp 3rd Mon) 2 - 430pm Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday each month

Film Night 3rd Thursday each month

Quiz Nights 4th Thursday each month Bowls - Short Mat Wednesdays 7pm - 930

Historical Society 2nd Monday 730pm Youth Club Tuesdays 645- 915pm Yoga With a Chair Tuesdays 10am - 11am

Shop window

Bliss Healing Naturally gifted healer

Helping people and animals Powerful energy healing aiding recovery in

many ailments including natural pain relief Also extremely relaxing

wwwhealingbyamandacouk email advicehealingbyamandacouk

or call for advice on 07584665742

TONY INWOOD CREATIVE GARDENING Specialist in pruning and training

Telephone 07887 780 056 All sizes of work undertaken

9 Crossing Cottage Little Massingham Kingrsquos Lynn PE32 2JZ

tonyinwood100icloudcom

Y O G A EAST RUDHAM HARPLEY

MONDAY 930-1030AM HARPLEY BEGINNERS IMPROVERS

WEDNESDAY 6 - 7 PM EAST RUDHAM VINYASA FLOW

730 - 830PM HARPLEY BEGINNERSIMPROVERS

Mobile 07909 586 993 EMAIL emiliesantoshayoganorfolkcom

wwwsantoshayoganorfolkcom

West Norfolk Radiorsquos Live Shows Village Hall Bar 7-10pm FREE entry

10 March Esbe Ludlam Pikes amp Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke 24 March Steve Hewitt and Steve amp Fiona OrsquoKane

wwwwestnorfolkradiocouk

Great Massingham Village Quiz Thursday 28th March

Entry pound2 per contestant

Questions start at 730 pm prompt in the bar of the village hall on the fourth

Thursday of every month Raffle included Proceeds are divided

between the winners amp the Village Hall New quiz masters amp new teams coming

If you want to be kept updated on quiz news amp events

please email Peter James peterthetoggiegmailcom Peter James (01485 521 706)

Craft and Chat In the Village Hall Bar

2pm - 430pm pound150 includes refreshments

Mondays 4th and 18th March and 1st 15th and 29th April

Please join us Everyone welcome

Fitness Mobility Every Thursday 1130 to 1230 at Docking Surgery

NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS

As per timetable 12th March and 9th April

3

Mallard News

lsquoHistry Bitsrsquo A Real Treat I doubt if any of us Village boys back in the fifties actually believed in God ndash though wersquod have certainly said we did if wersquod been asked There was too much at stake to confess to the truth Because once a year on a Sunday in June after the hay harvest was done and before the corn harvest could get under way one of Peelingrsquos green buses belching smoke from its rattling exhaust would draw up early in the morning in front of the church and an excited scrum of children ndash plus a few supervising adults ndash clutching bags of cheese sandwiches and bot-tles of pop would squeeze themselves on board three to a double seat and grind off in the general direction of the coast The long-awaited much discussed An-nual Massingham Sunday School Treat was under way The destination was Hunstanton of course always pronounced Hunstun noted as Stanley Holloway might have said for fresh air and fun And there to greet them in the coach park were the smiling Massingham Rector Muzzy Davies and his gaunt black-clad wife who if she had a Christian name never revealed it to anybody in the village They had travelled by car presumably not wanting to get too close to the unwashed rabble on the bus It was Mrs Davies who clutching a register ticked their names off as they emerged and issued dire warnings about them being left behind if they werenrsquot back at the coach by six orsquoclock sharp

It was that self-same register which for the previous twelve months had been wielded in mortal combat between Mrs Davies and the boys and girls of the village Put quite simply if you didnrsquot attend Sunday School enough weeks in a year you didnrsquot qualify for the lsquoTreatrsquo and would be left behind In a village where only a very few people owned a car that was a huge depriva-tion indeed But so was being forced to memorise the Apostlesrsquo Creed when spring was in full blossom outside the dusty windows of the Rectory when there were trees to be climbed and birdsrsquo nests to be found and ferrets to be fed and trained It was a simple case of bribery and corruption ndash but all in a good cause And in the end as far as I can recall nobody was ever left be-hind and I can still recite the Apostlesrsquo Creed by heart (almost)

David Miller

4

Mallard News Village Hall

VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed 145 to 245pm

Bingo Fridays at 730pm Auction Sundays Coronation Club (4th Wed) 2pm - 4pm

Baby ampToddler Thurs 10am - 1130am WNorfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm Craft amp Chat (1st amp 3rd Mon) 2 - 430pm Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday each month

Film Night 3rd Thursday each month

Quiz Nights 4th Thursday each month Bowls - Short Mat Wednesdays 7pm - 930

Historical Society 2nd Monday 730pm Youth Club Tuesdays 645- 915pm Yoga With a Chair Tuesdays 10am - 11am

Shop window

Bliss Healing Naturally gifted healer

Helping people and animals Powerful energy healing aiding recovery in

many ailments including natural pain relief Also extremely relaxing

wwwhealingbyamandacouk email advicehealingbyamandacouk

or call for advice on 07584665742

TONY INWOOD CREATIVE GARDENING Specialist in pruning and training

Telephone 07887 780 056 All sizes of work undertaken

9 Crossing Cottage Little Massingham Kingrsquos Lynn PE32 2JZ

tonyinwood100icloudcom

Y O G A EAST RUDHAM HARPLEY

MONDAY 930-1030AM HARPLEY BEGINNERS IMPROVERS

WEDNESDAY 6 - 7 PM EAST RUDHAM VINYASA FLOW

730 - 830PM HARPLEY BEGINNERSIMPROVERS

Mobile 07909 586 993 EMAIL emiliesantoshayoganorfolkcom

wwwsantoshayoganorfolkcom

West Norfolk Radiorsquos Live Shows Village Hall Bar 7-10pm FREE entry

10 March Esbe Ludlam Pikes amp Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke 24 March Steve Hewitt and Steve amp Fiona OrsquoKane

wwwwestnorfolkradiocouk

Great Massingham Village Quiz Thursday 28th March

Entry pound2 per contestant

Questions start at 730 pm prompt in the bar of the village hall on the fourth

Thursday of every month Raffle included Proceeds are divided

between the winners amp the Village Hall New quiz masters amp new teams coming

If you want to be kept updated on quiz news amp events

please email Peter James peterthetoggiegmailcom Peter James (01485 521 706)

Craft and Chat In the Village Hall Bar

2pm - 430pm pound150 includes refreshments

Mondays 4th and 18th March and 1st 15th and 29th April

Please join us Everyone welcome

Fitness Mobility Every Thursday 1130 to 1230 at Docking Surgery

NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS

As per timetable 12th March and 9th April

4

Mallard News Village Hall

VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed 145 to 245pm

Bingo Fridays at 730pm Auction Sundays Coronation Club (4th Wed) 2pm - 4pm

Baby ampToddler Thurs 10am - 1130am WNorfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm Craft amp Chat (1st amp 3rd Mon) 2 - 430pm Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday each month

Film Night 3rd Thursday each month

Quiz Nights 4th Thursday each month Bowls - Short Mat Wednesdays 7pm - 930

Historical Society 2nd Monday 730pm Youth Club Tuesdays 645- 915pm Yoga With a Chair Tuesdays 10am - 11am

Shop window

Bliss Healing Naturally gifted healer

Helping people and animals Powerful energy healing aiding recovery in

many ailments including natural pain relief Also extremely relaxing

wwwhealingbyamandacouk email advicehealingbyamandacouk

or call for advice on 07584665742

TONY INWOOD CREATIVE GARDENING Specialist in pruning and training

Telephone 07887 780 056 All sizes of work undertaken

9 Crossing Cottage Little Massingham Kingrsquos Lynn PE32 2JZ

tonyinwood100icloudcom

Y O G A EAST RUDHAM HARPLEY

MONDAY 930-1030AM HARPLEY BEGINNERS IMPROVERS

WEDNESDAY 6 - 7 PM EAST RUDHAM VINYASA FLOW

730 - 830PM HARPLEY BEGINNERSIMPROVERS

Mobile 07909 586 993 EMAIL emiliesantoshayoganorfolkcom

wwwsantoshayoganorfolkcom

West Norfolk Radiorsquos Live Shows Village Hall Bar 7-10pm FREE entry

10 March Esbe Ludlam Pikes amp Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke 24 March Steve Hewitt and Steve amp Fiona OrsquoKane

wwwwestnorfolkradiocouk

Great Massingham Village Quiz Thursday 28th March

Entry pound2 per contestant

Questions start at 730 pm prompt in the bar of the village hall on the fourth

Thursday of every month Raffle included Proceeds are divided

between the winners amp the Village Hall New quiz masters amp new teams coming

If you want to be kept updated on quiz news amp events

please email Peter James peterthetoggiegmailcom Peter James (01485 521 706)

Craft and Chat In the Village Hall Bar

2pm - 430pm pound150 includes refreshments

Mondays 4th and 18th March and 1st 15th and 29th April

Please join us Everyone welcome

Fitness Mobility Every Thursday 1130 to 1230 at Docking Surgery

NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS

As per timetable 12th March and 9th April

5

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Approved coal and solid fuel merchant

For Quality Fuels at the Best Prices

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H I

bull General Building Work bull Barn Conversions bull Extensions bull Conservatories bull Hard Landscaping bull KitchensBathrooms bull Floor amp Wall Tiling bull Decking

S

Tim Margereson 3 Weasenham Rd

GtMassingham PE32 2EY

Call 07786 618787 or 01485 520745 White Cottage School Road Necton (opp Rectory

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Gardening and hedge trimming

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Apply on line at massinghamcommunitycarscouk or

Phone 01485 520 823

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Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin Blast thas bin a bad month Despite all Daisyrsquos efforts in getting her mum better and letting her go home she very sadly passed away in hospital on 31st January She had spent a few days at home but suffered a stroke and was admitted to hospital on 27th January We were very sorry to hear about the death of Derick Drewery He was such a character Gert had lived next door to him for 38 years and he always called her his neighbour from hell Those who remember the Old Time Music Halls that we used to put on up the Hall will remember him as the Massingham Muckspreader Our thoughts are with Stephen Linda and all their families We have also heard that Mrs Enid Gooch has passed away She was 97 and lived in the village for many many years until going to live in a Care Home The Valentinersquos Dance up the Hall hed ter be cancelled due ter lack of interest Obvious-ly we hint got eny romantics in the village (we knew that) We wus pleased ter see the Post Office is now open on Wednesday arternoons and donrsquot shut fer dinner at all That little shop is a proper tardis and nothing is too much trubble Gert is in luv with the false cream cakes cos she donrsquot loike proper cream We hed a new member at the Craft Chat thrsquoother day Denny Winner came along and showed us how he does his macrameacute For yew who donrsquot know what that is thas tying knots in a bit of string He med a luvly plant holder We hope hersquoll come back next toime We hev noticed that there are over twenty geese back on the pit ndash soon there will be a hundred agen Daisy reckon the Parish Council hev a plan ndash letrsquos hope so We would like to wish Daphne Cross all the best for a speedy recovery after her spell in hospital Hopefully the improving weather will help all poorly people to feel better soon Well thas awl we hev fer this month ndash we will be going on holiday in April so next toime we will be gitting excited Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy

As we sed larst month instead of lsquoThought of the Monthrsquo this year we hope to share some of that gud ol Norfolk bor Keith Skipperrsquos jokes Yew ken find him on Facebook if yew hev a puter So here we gohellip Courtesy of Keith Skipperrsquos Page-

George hed problems with his puter so he rang the IT support The man on the other end of the phone asked if he hed ever disabled eny cookies

George thort fer a minit and then sed ldquo Well I bit the leg off a gingerbread man oncerdquo

Calling all Artists Norfolk Creative Arts in Grimston is inviting artists to apply to exhibit in their annual exhibition at the end of April The exhibition will be in the school and is limited to 100 pieces of art

Artists (living within a 50 mile radius) who wish to apply should register to

receive an application form by email to- hansnorfolkcreativeartscouk or call

01485 240 420 or alternatively download a form from the website

wwwnorfolkcreativeartscouk The closing date for applications

is the 31st March

KINGrsquoS LYNN HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

The total collected for the above in Great Massingham amounted to pound43041 A big thank you to all who contributed A good result well done Peter W Frost

Neighbourhood Watch After several recent burglaries residents of 49- 64 Castle Acre Rd have set up a Neigh-bourhood Watch group Whilst this group only covers the properties above it is hoped other areas might want to do the same It is an easy process and the Administrator for the Scheme amp the Police were very helpful Contact Peter James 521 706 for more info

6

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin Blast thas bin a bad month Despite all Daisyrsquos efforts in getting her mum better and letting her go home she very sadly passed away in hospital on 31st January She had spent a few days at home but suffered a stroke and was admitted to hospital on 27th January We were very sorry to hear about the death of Derick Drewery He was such a character Gert had lived next door to him for 38 years and he always called her his neighbour from hell Those who remember the Old Time Music Halls that we used to put on up the Hall will remember him as the Massingham Muckspreader Our thoughts are with Stephen Linda and all their families We have also heard that Mrs Enid Gooch has passed away She was 97 and lived in the village for many many years until going to live in a Care Home The Valentinersquos Dance up the Hall hed ter be cancelled due ter lack of interest Obvious-ly we hint got eny romantics in the village (we knew that) We wus pleased ter see the Post Office is now open on Wednesday arternoons and donrsquot shut fer dinner at all That little shop is a proper tardis and nothing is too much trubble Gert is in luv with the false cream cakes cos she donrsquot loike proper cream We hed a new member at the Craft Chat thrsquoother day Denny Winner came along and showed us how he does his macrameacute For yew who donrsquot know what that is thas tying knots in a bit of string He med a luvly plant holder We hope hersquoll come back next toime We hev noticed that there are over twenty geese back on the pit ndash soon there will be a hundred agen Daisy reckon the Parish Council hev a plan ndash letrsquos hope so We would like to wish Daphne Cross all the best for a speedy recovery after her spell in hospital Hopefully the improving weather will help all poorly people to feel better soon Well thas awl we hev fer this month ndash we will be going on holiday in April so next toime we will be gitting excited Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy

As we sed larst month instead of lsquoThought of the Monthrsquo this year we hope to share some of that gud ol Norfolk bor Keith Skipperrsquos jokes Yew ken find him on Facebook if yew hev a puter So here we gohellip Courtesy of Keith Skipperrsquos Page-

George hed problems with his puter so he rang the IT support The man on the other end of the phone asked if he hed ever disabled eny cookies

George thort fer a minit and then sed ldquo Well I bit the leg off a gingerbread man oncerdquo

Calling all Artists Norfolk Creative Arts in Grimston is inviting artists to apply to exhibit in their annual exhibition at the end of April The exhibition will be in the school and is limited to 100 pieces of art

Artists (living within a 50 mile radius) who wish to apply should register to

receive an application form by email to- hansnorfolkcreativeartscouk or call

01485 240 420 or alternatively download a form from the website

wwwnorfolkcreativeartscouk The closing date for applications

is the 31st March

KINGrsquoS LYNN HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

The total collected for the above in Great Massingham amounted to pound43041 A big thank you to all who contributed A good result well done Peter W Frost

Neighbourhood Watch After several recent burglaries residents of 49- 64 Castle Acre Rd have set up a Neigh-bourhood Watch group Whilst this group only covers the properties above it is hoped other areas might want to do the same It is an easy process and the Administrator for the Scheme amp the Police were very helpful Contact Peter James 521 706 for more info

7

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Your dogs will be treated as one of the family for

the duration of their stay Daily walks amp spacious

grounds for your dog to play in

Love and cuddles guaranteed The Paddocks Station Road

Little Massingham

Contact Donna on 07793 737 312

Shop window

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Part P registered

32 Walcups Lane Great Massingham PE32 2HR Email nealedavies4gmailcom

Ducklings Preschool

Great Massingham Booking now for September 2019

Pre - School 2 - 4 years 9am - 3pm Childcare between 8am amp 6pm Contact

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SUPPLIED amp DELIVERED CALL MARK

07766223438 or email markmarkbanegmailcom

8

Village Stores amp Post Office Latest Newshellip

Pet Photo Competition RAISING MONEY FOR

Service Dogs UK FAITH Animal Rescue

and Nelsonrsquos Journey

22 Classes that include dog cat amp other animal sectionspound1 per entry - Rosette to

6th place In addition Grand Raffle You can enter both online or by post

Contact 01485 578 380 or photocompetition2016hotmailcom for details Closing date 1st May 2019

Please help with this problemhelliphellip

From Editorrsquos Postbaghellip lsquoThe footpath leading off of Sunnyside Rd into the wooded area has an alarming amount of dog mess on the walkway - not to the side but right where you walk Irsquove never seen it so bad What annoys me the most is that there is a dog mess bin at the entrance I donrsquot understand why dog owners are not picking up I walk there with my young son but will have to stop now which is such a shame Many oth-er people with children walk there toorsquo

HOME DELIVERY From the Friday 15th March we will be launching a new home delivery service bringing our range of gro-ceries and services to 10 villages - see the leaflet for details (copy left) We will be delivering each Friday between 1pm and 5pm and a minimum spend of pound25 applies (excluding the value of cigarettes and alcohol) You can either pop in to the store and do your shop-ping and we will deliver to you or alternatively you can order over the phone and we will assemble your order and deliver it to you Let us do the hard work for youhellip We will be delivering to Gt Massingham Little Massingham Weasenham Weasenham St Peter HarpleyWest RudhamEast Rudham Helhoughton West Raynham South Raynham Rougham

WEBSITEhellip We now have our own website wwwmassinghamstorescouk where you can find details of all our news services general updates MOBILE POST OFFICE We will be launching a brand new mobile post office service by the beginning of April which will serve the communities in twelve villages across North and West Norfolk We are currently at the stage of recruiting a new member of staff to run the service but when we go live the van service will offer all of the services you would expect to find in branch We will also offer a limited range of groceries to complement the post office services For more details please ask in store and look on our website for updates The service will operate Monday -Thursday initially amp will provide services to the following villages East Rudham Harpley Hillington Bircham West Newton Sedgeford Brancaster Thornham Field Dalling Snettisham amp Ingoldisthorpe NEW RANGES We continue to squeeze more and more new lines in to the store - in fact we have man-aged to find room for an additional 307 new lines now Latest additions include cream cakes frozen food meal deals new cheeses on our delicatessen fever tree tonic waters and Nutella to name a fewhellip Mark and Kerry

8

Village Stores amp Post Office Latest Newshellip

Pet Photo Competition RAISING MONEY FOR

Service Dogs UK FAITH Animal Rescue

and Nelsonrsquos Journey

22 Classes that include dog cat amp other animal sectionspound1 per entry - Rosette to

6th place In addition Grand Raffle You can enter both online or by post

Contact 01485 578 380 or photocompetition2016hotmailcom for details Closing date 1st May 2019

Please help with this problemhelliphellip

From Editorrsquos Postbaghellip lsquoThe footpath leading off of Sunnyside Rd into the wooded area has an alarming amount of dog mess on the walkway - not to the side but right where you walk Irsquove never seen it so bad What annoys me the most is that there is a dog mess bin at the entrance I donrsquot understand why dog owners are not picking up I walk there with my young son but will have to stop now which is such a shame Many oth-er people with children walk there toorsquo

HOME DELIVERY From the Friday 15th March we will be launching a new home delivery service bringing our range of gro-ceries and services to 10 villages - see the leaflet for details (copy left) We will be delivering each Friday between 1pm and 5pm and a minimum spend of pound25 applies (excluding the value of cigarettes and alcohol) You can either pop in to the store and do your shop-ping and we will deliver to you or alternatively you can order over the phone and we will assemble your order and deliver it to you Let us do the hard work for youhellip We will be delivering to Gt Massingham Little Massingham Weasenham Weasenham St Peter HarpleyWest RudhamEast Rudham Helhoughton West Raynham South Raynham Rougham

WEBSITEhellip We now have our own website wwwmassinghamstorescouk where you can find details of all our news services general updates MOBILE POST OFFICE We will be launching a brand new mobile post office service by the beginning of April which will serve the communities in twelve villages across North and West Norfolk We are currently at the stage of recruiting a new member of staff to run the service but when we go live the van service will offer all of the services you would expect to find in branch We will also offer a limited range of groceries to complement the post office services For more details please ask in store and look on our website for updates The service will operate Monday -Thursday initially amp will provide services to the following villages East Rudham Harpley Hillington Bircham West Newton Sedgeford Brancaster Thornham Field Dalling Snettisham amp Ingoldisthorpe NEW RANGES We continue to squeeze more and more new lines in to the store - in fact we have man-aged to find room for an additional 307 new lines now Latest additions include cream cakes frozen food meal deals new cheeses on our delicatessen fever tree tonic waters and Nutella to name a fewhellip Mark and Kerry

9

Mallard News

TREFOIL GUILD MEETING March 14th at 7pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Christopher Toye will give a talk entitled lsquoKalahari Bushmen - their past amp futurersquo

The evening is open to both members and non-members (pound2) Please join us for what

will be an interesting talk

Remembering Derick There will be a special evening at Great Massingham Village Hall beginning at 730pm on Saturday 23rd March to remember the late Derick Drewery The evening will mainly consist of the screening of recordings of Derickrsquos memorable performances in pantomimes and lsquoOld Time Music Hallrsquo shows With his acts such as Sir Drunkalot in the pantomime lsquoHamalottrsquo Crackpot Sam in lsquoCannibals amp Coconutsrsquo as a member of the Mustava Maydam Istayk eastern act a ven-triloquistrsquos dummy in lsquoFather George and Friendsrsquo or as the infa-mous Massingham Muckspreader Sprinkled with one or two an-ecdotes about his life from those who knew him it is bound to be a fun evening Entry will be free but donations can be made to Tapping House Copies of the special compilation dvd will also be available

Andrew Bickerton

Derick as the Massingham Muckspreader

NOURISH YOUR MIND AND BODY Do you want to feel stronger energized happier and reduce your risk of major illness and stress Exercise and meditation is the miracle cure weve always had Join one of our sociable community classes suitable for ALL levels

FITNESS Julie offers Circuits HIIT and Zumba classes at Harpley amp Leziate Village Halls Zumba classes Monday 7-8pm Wednesday 930-1030am Thursday 630-730pm at Leziate Village Hall Circuit classes Tuesday 9-10am Wednesday 6-7pm and Friday 9-10am

YOGA + MINDFULNESS Emilie teaches weekly lsquoBeginners Yogarsquo lsquoVinyasa Flow Yogarsquo classes at East Rudham Village Hall and Harpley Village Hall Join Emilie on Monday 930 - 1030am lsquoBeginners Yogarsquo in Harpley Wednesday 600 - 700pm lsquoVinyasa Flowrsquo in East Rudham Wednesday 730 - 830pm lsquoBeginners Yogarsquo in Harpley Emilie teaches across North Norfolk including Fakenham Wendling (Dereham) Holt and Burnham Market (see advert on page 4)

Contact details for Julie Atack-Austin julesatackgmailcom Mob 07721 774198 Facebook Jules Atack-Austin Fitness

Contact details for Emilie Joy Garrould Mob 07909 586 993 emiliesantoshayoganorfolkcom wwwsantoshayoganorfolkcom SantoshaYogaNorfolk

FILM NIGHT March 21st

Bohemian Rhapsody 7pm for 730pm

pound4 per person Gt Massingham Village Hall

A foot-stomping celebration of Queen their music and their lead singer Freddie Mercury

10

Village Hall AGM Meeting on 27th January 2019

Chairrsquos Report - given on behalf of the Trustees at the January 27th AGM Principal Activities The Trustees have identified at least twenty-three different organisations and estimate up to six hundred people from Massingham and the surrounding villages use the facility each month The Trustees therefore see their principle responsibilities are to improve main-tain amp promote the Hall as the key focal point for the Village This in turn will maintain the income from use of the Hall The Trustees are also overseeing the Community Interest Company amp appoint amp monitor the Directors that administer the Social Club The Social Club generates funds that go towards maintaining the Hall and Social Club as a whole The Trustees key objectives for 2018 have been as follows - To finalise the plans for Stage One of the Village Hall refurbishment To acquire the funding to cover the cost of Stage One of the Village Hall refurbishment To improve our overall financial planning to allow for more exceptional expenditure To enhance our Maintenance Planning to ensure the Hall is kept in good repair To change the status of the charity to one of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Changing the status offers many benefits regarding recruiting amp retaining trustees having access to good legal advice and having only now to report to the Charity Commission - reducing red tape and other costsThe Trustees have successfully met all these objectives On behalf of the Trustees We welcome Diane Curson as a Trustee to strengthen the marketing team we thank Mark Bailey as our advisor re finance amp planning and we are grateful to Arthur Allen for over-seeing our transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Special thanks go too to Vic Cross as the long-standing effective general manager of the Social Club and Hall without whom the village would not have such an excellent facility for socialising and events Itrsquos hard to overstate how vital and selfless Vic is in all he does Special thanks also to Debbie Lambert for helping to share the task of running the Social Club and to Irene Allen as bookkeeper whose hard work ensures the Hall functions so efficiently Thank you to our Village Hall Trustees who work voluntarily with no remuneration In turn they thank their staff suppliers and the local community for their continued support This Year The Trustees have worked hard this year to secure funding for a long-planned and much needed refurbishment of the Hall (see page 8) They have secured funding from the Parish Council WREN Tescorsquos lsquoBags of Helprsquo West Norfolk Wins Lottery Barclays Bank and other local sources not least those who donate regularly from their clubs and societies The efforts Massingham people make to support their Hall is spectacular The Trustees have also ensured the Hall is well managed has good governance and meets all requirements regarding policies and procedures Main Priorities For The Future To complete Stage One of the refurbishments to the driveway and entrance the kitchen the toilets and the Lambing Yard and the frontage of the Hall and signs When the refurbishment is complete to maximise the revenue the Hall delivers by pro-moting it for events parties and life celebrations When Stage One is complete to find ways to support the CIC to improve the environment in the Social Club Thereafter start to plan Stage Two of the refurbishment to the Hall to reach the objectives we originally set ourselves to provide a separate meeting room a better facility for Com-munity Cars and a conservatory for the Social Club

Philip Ward Chair of Trustees January 2019

11

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Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723

Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

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PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

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FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

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amp Pest Control

138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivett1hotmailcouk

Your local

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Mobile 07557790226

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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JJs Flowers Funeral Tributes

Weddings Bouquets Miss Julie Morters 01485 609 125 or 07884 238 438 justjulie71tiscalicouk The Birches St Andrews Lane Congham PE32 1DY

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By

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Leanne Elton

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Association of Foot Health Professionals

Foot Health Practitioner

Foot Healthcare in Your Home

Contact carolwalker3060gmailcom

Tel 07714192521 or 01485 520 187

11

Shop window

PRIVATE WING WITH TWO BEDROOMS GAMES

ROOM

Contact Sursquoen Miller Tel 01485 520 988 Mob 07968 246 083 Emailsuenmillerfoxcotteforce9couk Or book via wwwairbnbcouk

Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723

Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

Soffit amp Guttering

REPAIR SERVICE

Misted or broken glass sealed units replaced with full guarantee Hinges handles and faulty mechanisms replaced Draughty or leaky windows doors and conservatories cured Mouldy or shrunken rubber gaskets replaced Refurbish and upgrade your existing windows

PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

YOU CAN TRUST

Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk

Gold Leaf Industrial Park Sandall Road Rd Wisbech

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Simon Rivett Garden Maintenance

amp Pest Control

138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivett1hotmailcouk

Your local

HANDYWOMAN NAOMI LITTLEWOOD

Mobile 07557790226

NO JOB TOO SMALL

yourlocalhandywomangmailcom

JJs Flowers Funeral Tributes

Weddings Bouquets Miss Julie Morters 01485 609 125 or 07884 238 438 justjulie71tiscalicouk The Birches St Andrews Lane Congham PE32 1DY

JJs flowers JJs FlowersJulieMorters

By

Based in and around Great Massingham CallText 07825 234293

Leanne Elton

Carol Walker MCFHP MAFHP Registered Member of the British

Association of Foot Health Professionals

Foot Health Practitioner

Foot Healthcare in Your Home

Contact carolwalker3060gmailcom

Tel 07714192521 or 01485 520 187

12

Message From Revrsquod Judith Pollard

What Does Lent Mean The English word lsquoLentenrsquo derives from the lengthening of days after winter as we move into spring a time of growth and renewal The Christian observance of Lent has its origins in the ancient church and the preparation of candidates for baptism Easter was the only time when baptisms were carried out and so the days leading up to Easter held particular significance for baptismal candidates - it was the final stage in their long preparation to become members of the Christian church Lent was also a time of preparation for those who had been excommunicated thrown out of the church for lsquograve and public sinrsquo Lapsed Christians were reconciled and the ex-communicated re-admitted to the Churchrsquos sacramental life in time for the great celebra-tion of Easter after the completion of a period of penance It was not long before the Church came to realise the benefits to all Christian people of such a period of preparation in order to be truly ready to celebrate the death and resur-rection of Jesus at Easter Over time the Churchrsquos rules governing the observance of Lent have softened In the early centuries penitence self-denial almsgiving prayer fast-ing and study were all rigorously demanded A 12th century poem records ldquoNow is the healing time decreed for sins of heart and word and deed when we in humble fear record the wrong that we have done the Lordrdquo It is interesting that the word healing is used here suggesting that even in the earliest times Lent had a positive pastoral focus it was a time of reconciliation where peoplersquos spiritual shortcomings could be forgiven and made right with God St Bernard of Clair-vaux writes ldquoSorrow for sin is indeed necessary but it should not involve endless self-preoccupation You should dwell also on the glad remembrance of the loving kindness of Godrdquo How can we in the 21st century take full advantage of the season of Lent Perhaps a good place to start is to ask What does lsquoLentrsquo really mean to me this year What do I need to do to get the most out of this opportunity How can I re-boot my life Jesus chose to spend time alone retreating into the austere environment of the desert to pray he shows us that having personal space peace and quiet is important Less is more God will not accept false piety God knows all our shortcomings and he loves us still If we act fairly with generosity compassion and justice God will reward us There is a lovely phrase in Isaiah ldquoyou shall be like a watered gardenrdquo How wonderful the profu-sion of a watered garden Lent offers us all an inspiring new beginning to discover a little more about how God is working in our lives

Have a joyful Lent With my love and prayers Revd Judith x

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Funerals

Jeanne Howlett (formerly of Great Massingham) at Mintlyn on 8th February

Derick Drewery from Great Massingham at St Maryrsquos on 21st February followed by burial in the churchyard Our thoughts and wishes are with their families

Advance Notice of helliphellip lsquoWhatrsquos happening at Easterrsquo Easter Lilies If you would like to buy a lily to remember a loved one this Easter please contact Anna on 520 196 before 3rd April Lilies will cost pound250

Easter Bonnets amp Craft Morning Saturday 13th April at 1030am at Great Massingham Village Hall

A fun morning with coffee juice amp cake

13

Church Services March 2019

Date Time Service Location

1st March 200 pm Womenrsquos World Day of Prayer Pott Row Methodist

3rd March Next Before Lent

830 am 1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Grimston Gayton Great Massingham Congham

6th March Ash Wednesday

900 am 700 pm

Holy Communion with Ashing Service of Ashing

Harpley Grimston

10th March 1st Sunday in Lent

1030 am 400 pm

Group Holy Communion The Gap

Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist

17th March 2nd Sunday in Lent

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 1115 am

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Praise Family Service Sung Holy Communion

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Harpley

20th March 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

24th March 3rd Sunday of Lent

830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Celtic Service

Congham Grimston Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

31st March 4th Sunday of Lent

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Mothering Sunday Celebration Mothering Sunday Celebration Mothering Sunday Celebration

Roydon Harpley Gayton Great Massingham

3rd April 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

7th April 830 am 1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

Ashwicken Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 3rd March at 3pm at the Rectory Gayton and 7th April at St Andrews Congham For more news visit our website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS The Christingle service was once again a wonderful occasion and raised an amazing pound34721 raised for the Childrenrsquos Society A huge thank you to everyone Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at St Maryrsquos Church on Thursday 4th April at 7pm This meeting gives an in-

sight into all aspects of the way our church works Everyone is welcome Wednesday Teas from 2pm at Mary and Judithrsquos 3 Abbeyfields Gt Massingham Our Lent courses begin on 12th March with lsquoWalking to Gloryrsquo at Kim and Alan Frazerrsquos house in Great Massingham Contact Revrsquod Judith for more details

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

Landlords Electrical Testing Electrical Upgrades All Work Fully Insured

For your free estimate please call Adam Prime on

01485 601141 07765 786709 primenetworkgrpgmailcom

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601 251

Community Car Scheme Office 520 823

Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520 609

County Council Stuart Graham Dark 07450 679 355

Doctors Massingham Surgery 520 521

The Film Night Arthur Allen 520 628

Fishing Warden Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520 259

Massingham Historical Society Peter James 521 706

Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520 628

Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop 7 days a week

Monday to Saturday 8am to 530pm

Sunday 930 -1230 Tel 520 272

Our Post Office is open from 9am - 530pm Monday to Friday amp 9am-1pm on Saturday It offers euros on demand as well as holiday insurance amp other foreign currency

The store has lots of new lines including a new range of newspapers amp magazines stationery DIY cakes and biscuits More range changes coming in next few weekshellip

16

Dates for your Diary ndash March Date Event Time Place

418 March Craft amp Chat 2 - 430 pm Village Hall Bar

9 March Biodiversity Working Party 10 am Weasenham Rd Pond

11 March Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

14 March Trefoil Guild 7pm Village Hall

17 March Strollers Walk 930 am Meet at The Well

21 March Film Night 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

23 March Remembering Derick 730 pm Village Hall

25 March Bowls Club Bingo 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

28 March Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

30 March Village Spring Clean 10 am Meet at the Well

30 March Race Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

Refurbishment of the Village Hall Begins The Village Hall Refurbishment begins this month with the work being carried out over the next three months Clearly there will be some inconvenience to regular users of the Hall but we will seek to minimise it What can you expect from the Refurbishment Starting at the entrance to the drive the verges will be cut back either side of the entrance to improve the view down Station Road in both directions and make leaving the Hall safer There will be a new STOP sign and a new illuminated Village Hall Sign The drive itself will be resurfaced and priority will be given to those coming into the Hall Alongside the bowls green there will be a separated illuminated pathway with a slip-resistant surface which will lead directly to the hall entrance The poor old Lambing Yard will be getting a new roof and gutter new door and window the wall will be strengthened and along with the outside kitchen wall will be getting a coat of render to smarten it up There will be a Village Hall sign on the outside kitchen wall The plan is to make the Hall look much more attractive as you arrive The Kitchen gets a much-needed makeover with underpinning to the south-facing wall and to the floor It will be decorated amp refitted with two ovens two hobs two dishwashers and two fridges There will be new cupboards that will be equipped with new cutlery and tableware and the plate warmer will be retained The door from the Hall to the toilets will be widened to allow easier wheelchair and push-chair access The toilets will be completely replaced to include disabled amp baby-changing facilities The builders will gut the Toilets Lambing Yard and Kitchen first so there will be a time when particularly the loos are out of action Donrsquot worry if you need to lsquospend a pennyrsquo you will be able to use the recently refurbished toilets in the Changing rooms

Hopefully after a few weeks of inconvenience we will be left with a Village Hall of which we can all be proud

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hall

pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child See us on facebook

Primary School Results of the 23rdJanuary draw are

1st prize - Judy Tomes 2nd prize - Carol Walker 3rd prize - Mike Jackson More squares still available Call Joules 07761 983212

13

Church Services March 2019

Date Time Service Location

1st March 200 pm Womenrsquos World Day of Prayer Pott Row Methodist

3rd March Next Before Lent

830 am 1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Grimston Gayton Great Massingham Congham

6th March Ash Wednesday

900 am 700 pm

Holy Communion with Ashing Service of Ashing

Harpley Grimston

10th March 1st Sunday in Lent

1030 am 400 pm

Group Holy Communion The Gap

Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist

17th March 2nd Sunday in Lent

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 1115 am

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Praise Family Service Sung Holy Communion

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Harpley

20th March 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

24th March 3rd Sunday of Lent

830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Celtic Service

Congham Grimston Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

31st March 4th Sunday of Lent

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Mothering Sunday Celebration Mothering Sunday Celebration Mothering Sunday Celebration

Roydon Harpley Gayton Great Massingham

3rd April 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

7th April 830 am 1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

Ashwicken Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 3rd March at 3pm at the Rectory Gayton and 7th April at St Andrews Congham For more news visit our website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS The Christingle service was once again a wonderful occasion and raised an amazing pound34721 raised for the Childrenrsquos Society A huge thank you to everyone Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at St Maryrsquos Church on Thursday 4th April at 7pm This meeting gives an in-

sight into all aspects of the way our church works Everyone is welcome Wednesday Teas from 2pm at Mary and Judithrsquos 3 Abbeyfields Gt Massingham Our Lent courses begin on 12th March with lsquoWalking to Gloryrsquo at Kim and Alan Frazerrsquos house in Great Massingham Contact Revrsquod Judith for more details

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

Landlords Electrical Testing Electrical Upgrades All Work Fully Insured

For your free estimate please call Adam Prime on

01485 601141 07765 786709 primenetworkgrpgmailcom

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601 251

Community Car Scheme Office 520 823

Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520 609

County Council Stuart Graham Dark 07450 679 355

Doctors Massingham Surgery 520 521

The Film Night Arthur Allen 520 628

Fishing Warden Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520 259

Massingham Historical Society Peter James 521 706

Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520 628

Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop 7 days a week

Monday to Saturday 8am to 530pm

Sunday 930 -1230 Tel 520 272

Our Post Office is open from 9am - 530pm Monday to Friday amp 9am-1pm on Saturday It offers euros on demand as well as holiday insurance amp other foreign currency

The store has lots of new lines including a new range of newspapers amp magazines stationery DIY cakes and biscuits More range changes coming in next few weekshellip

16

Dates for your Diary ndash March Date Event Time Place

418 March Craft amp Chat 2 - 430 pm Village Hall Bar

9 March Biodiversity Working Party 10 am Weasenham Rd Pond

11 March Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

14 March Trefoil Guild 7pm Village Hall

17 March Strollers Walk 930 am Meet at The Well

21 March Film Night 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

23 March Remembering Derick 730 pm Village Hall

25 March Bowls Club Bingo 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

28 March Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

30 March Village Spring Clean 10 am Meet at the Well

30 March Race Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

Refurbishment of the Village Hall Begins The Village Hall Refurbishment begins this month with the work being carried out over the next three months Clearly there will be some inconvenience to regular users of the Hall but we will seek to minimise it What can you expect from the Refurbishment Starting at the entrance to the drive the verges will be cut back either side of the entrance to improve the view down Station Road in both directions and make leaving the Hall safer There will be a new STOP sign and a new illuminated Village Hall Sign The drive itself will be resurfaced and priority will be given to those coming into the Hall Alongside the bowls green there will be a separated illuminated pathway with a slip-resistant surface which will lead directly to the hall entrance The poor old Lambing Yard will be getting a new roof and gutter new door and window the wall will be strengthened and along with the outside kitchen wall will be getting a coat of render to smarten it up There will be a Village Hall sign on the outside kitchen wall The plan is to make the Hall look much more attractive as you arrive The Kitchen gets a much-needed makeover with underpinning to the south-facing wall and to the floor It will be decorated amp refitted with two ovens two hobs two dishwashers and two fridges There will be new cupboards that will be equipped with new cutlery and tableware and the plate warmer will be retained The door from the Hall to the toilets will be widened to allow easier wheelchair and push-chair access The toilets will be completely replaced to include disabled amp baby-changing facilities The builders will gut the Toilets Lambing Yard and Kitchen first so there will be a time when particularly the loos are out of action Donrsquot worry if you need to lsquospend a pennyrsquo you will be able to use the recently refurbished toilets in the Changing rooms

Hopefully after a few weeks of inconvenience we will be left with a Village Hall of which we can all be proud

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hall

pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child See us on facebook

Primary School Results of the 23rdJanuary draw are

1st prize - Judy Tomes 2nd prize - Carol Walker 3rd prize - Mike Jackson More squares still available Call Joules 07761 983212

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

Landlords Electrical Testing Electrical Upgrades All Work Fully Insured

For your free estimate please call Adam Prime on

01485 601141 07765 786709 primenetworkgrpgmailcom

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601 251

Community Car Scheme Office 520 823

Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520 609

County Council Stuart Graham Dark 07450 679 355

Doctors Massingham Surgery 520 521

The Film Night Arthur Allen 520 628

Fishing Warden Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520 259

Massingham Historical Society Peter James 521 706

Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520 628

Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop 7 days a week

Monday to Saturday 8am to 530pm

Sunday 930 -1230 Tel 520 272

Our Post Office is open from 9am - 530pm Monday to Friday amp 9am-1pm on Saturday It offers euros on demand as well as holiday insurance amp other foreign currency

The store has lots of new lines including a new range of newspapers amp magazines stationery DIY cakes and biscuits More range changes coming in next few weekshellip

16

Dates for your Diary ndash March Date Event Time Place

418 March Craft amp Chat 2 - 430 pm Village Hall Bar

9 March Biodiversity Working Party 10 am Weasenham Rd Pond

11 March Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

14 March Trefoil Guild 7pm Village Hall

17 March Strollers Walk 930 am Meet at The Well

21 March Film Night 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

23 March Remembering Derick 730 pm Village Hall

25 March Bowls Club Bingo 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

28 March Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

30 March Village Spring Clean 10 am Meet at the Well

30 March Race Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

Refurbishment of the Village Hall Begins The Village Hall Refurbishment begins this month with the work being carried out over the next three months Clearly there will be some inconvenience to regular users of the Hall but we will seek to minimise it What can you expect from the Refurbishment Starting at the entrance to the drive the verges will be cut back either side of the entrance to improve the view down Station Road in both directions and make leaving the Hall safer There will be a new STOP sign and a new illuminated Village Hall Sign The drive itself will be resurfaced and priority will be given to those coming into the Hall Alongside the bowls green there will be a separated illuminated pathway with a slip-resistant surface which will lead directly to the hall entrance The poor old Lambing Yard will be getting a new roof and gutter new door and window the wall will be strengthened and along with the outside kitchen wall will be getting a coat of render to smarten it up There will be a Village Hall sign on the outside kitchen wall The plan is to make the Hall look much more attractive as you arrive The Kitchen gets a much-needed makeover with underpinning to the south-facing wall and to the floor It will be decorated amp refitted with two ovens two hobs two dishwashers and two fridges There will be new cupboards that will be equipped with new cutlery and tableware and the plate warmer will be retained The door from the Hall to the toilets will be widened to allow easier wheelchair and push-chair access The toilets will be completely replaced to include disabled amp baby-changing facilities The builders will gut the Toilets Lambing Yard and Kitchen first so there will be a time when particularly the loos are out of action Donrsquot worry if you need to lsquospend a pennyrsquo you will be able to use the recently refurbished toilets in the Changing rooms

Hopefully after a few weeks of inconvenience we will be left with a Village Hall of which we can all be proud

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hall

pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child See us on facebook

Primary School Results of the 23rdJanuary draw are

1st prize - Judy Tomes 2nd prize - Carol Walker 3rd prize - Mike Jackson More squares still available Call Joules 07761 983212

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Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601 251

Community Car Scheme Office 520 823

Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520 609

County Council Stuart Graham Dark 07450 679 355

Doctors Massingham Surgery 520 521

The Film Night Arthur Allen 520 628

Fishing Warden Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520 259

Massingham Historical Society Peter James 521 706

Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520 628

Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop 7 days a week

Monday to Saturday 8am to 530pm

Sunday 930 -1230 Tel 520 272

Our Post Office is open from 9am - 530pm Monday to Friday amp 9am-1pm on Saturday It offers euros on demand as well as holiday insurance amp other foreign currency

The store has lots of new lines including a new range of newspapers amp magazines stationery DIY cakes and biscuits More range changes coming in next few weekshellip

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Dates for your Diary ndash March Date Event Time Place

418 March Craft amp Chat 2 - 430 pm Village Hall Bar

9 March Biodiversity Working Party 10 am Weasenham Rd Pond

11 March Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

14 March Trefoil Guild 7pm Village Hall

17 March Strollers Walk 930 am Meet at The Well

21 March Film Night 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

23 March Remembering Derick 730 pm Village Hall

25 March Bowls Club Bingo 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

28 March Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

30 March Village Spring Clean 10 am Meet at the Well

30 March Race Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

Refurbishment of the Village Hall Begins The Village Hall Refurbishment begins this month with the work being carried out over the next three months Clearly there will be some inconvenience to regular users of the Hall but we will seek to minimise it What can you expect from the Refurbishment Starting at the entrance to the drive the verges will be cut back either side of the entrance to improve the view down Station Road in both directions and make leaving the Hall safer There will be a new STOP sign and a new illuminated Village Hall Sign The drive itself will be resurfaced and priority will be given to those coming into the Hall Alongside the bowls green there will be a separated illuminated pathway with a slip-resistant surface which will lead directly to the hall entrance The poor old Lambing Yard will be getting a new roof and gutter new door and window the wall will be strengthened and along with the outside kitchen wall will be getting a coat of render to smarten it up There will be a Village Hall sign on the outside kitchen wall The plan is to make the Hall look much more attractive as you arrive The Kitchen gets a much-needed makeover with underpinning to the south-facing wall and to the floor It will be decorated amp refitted with two ovens two hobs two dishwashers and two fridges There will be new cupboards that will be equipped with new cutlery and tableware and the plate warmer will be retained The door from the Hall to the toilets will be widened to allow easier wheelchair and push-chair access The toilets will be completely replaced to include disabled amp baby-changing facilities The builders will gut the Toilets Lambing Yard and Kitchen first so there will be a time when particularly the loos are out of action Donrsquot worry if you need to lsquospend a pennyrsquo you will be able to use the recently refurbished toilets in the Changing rooms

Hopefully after a few weeks of inconvenience we will be left with a Village Hall of which we can all be proud

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hall

pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child See us on facebook

Primary School Results of the 23rdJanuary draw are

1st prize - Judy Tomes 2nd prize - Carol Walker 3rd prize - Mike Jackson More squares still available Call Joules 07761 983212

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Dates for your Diary ndash March Date Event Time Place

418 March Craft amp Chat 2 - 430 pm Village Hall Bar

9 March Biodiversity Working Party 10 am Weasenham Rd Pond

11 March Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

14 March Trefoil Guild 7pm Village Hall

17 March Strollers Walk 930 am Meet at The Well

21 March Film Night 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

23 March Remembering Derick 730 pm Village Hall

25 March Bowls Club Bingo 7 for 730 pm Village Hall

28 March Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

30 March Village Spring Clean 10 am Meet at the Well

30 March Race Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

Refurbishment of the Village Hall Begins The Village Hall Refurbishment begins this month with the work being carried out over the next three months Clearly there will be some inconvenience to regular users of the Hall but we will seek to minimise it What can you expect from the Refurbishment Starting at the entrance to the drive the verges will be cut back either side of the entrance to improve the view down Station Road in both directions and make leaving the Hall safer There will be a new STOP sign and a new illuminated Village Hall Sign The drive itself will be resurfaced and priority will be given to those coming into the Hall Alongside the bowls green there will be a separated illuminated pathway with a slip-resistant surface which will lead directly to the hall entrance The poor old Lambing Yard will be getting a new roof and gutter new door and window the wall will be strengthened and along with the outside kitchen wall will be getting a coat of render to smarten it up There will be a Village Hall sign on the outside kitchen wall The plan is to make the Hall look much more attractive as you arrive The Kitchen gets a much-needed makeover with underpinning to the south-facing wall and to the floor It will be decorated amp refitted with two ovens two hobs two dishwashers and two fridges There will be new cupboards that will be equipped with new cutlery and tableware and the plate warmer will be retained The door from the Hall to the toilets will be widened to allow easier wheelchair and push-chair access The toilets will be completely replaced to include disabled amp baby-changing facilities The builders will gut the Toilets Lambing Yard and Kitchen first so there will be a time when particularly the loos are out of action Donrsquot worry if you need to lsquospend a pennyrsquo you will be able to use the recently refurbished toilets in the Changing rooms

Hopefully after a few weeks of inconvenience we will be left with a Village Hall of which we can all be proud

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hall

pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child See us on facebook

Primary School Results of the 23rdJanuary draw are

1st prize - Judy Tomes 2nd prize - Carol Walker 3rd prize - Mike Jackson More squares still available Call Joules 07761 983212