the voice of the villages - edition: february 2014

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The Gayton Group of Parishes February 2014 | 03

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Our Pastoral Team

The Magazine Team

Co-ordinators

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

St Mary’s Church, East Walton

All Saints Church, East Winch

St Mary’s Church, Gayton Thorpe

St Nicholas Church, Gayton

Rev’d Jane Holmes Priest in Charge 01553 636227Rev’d Sue Martin Curate 01553 636570Joy Smith Reader 01485 600769Nell Steele Reader 01553 840814Rev’d Jane Holmes Pastoral Care

Co-ordinator 01553 636227

Louise Kittle Editor 01553 630176Steve Williamson Adverts 01553 630203Sid Verber Invoicing (adverts) 01553 636833Sarah Renwick Distribution 01553 636275

Sarah Renwick Gayton 01553 636275Sarah Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253Sarah Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate

& Bawsey 01553 630993Terry Robertson E Winch & W Bilney 01553 841309Bill Lewis East Walton 01760 337268

Churchwarden: Steve Williamson 01553 630203

Churchwarden: Bill Lewis 01760 337268

Churchwarden: Geoff Newton 01553 636118

Churchwarden: Sarah Kerkham 01553 636253

Churchwarden: Stan Watkinson 01553 636629

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Copy in by 18th January please. Delivery date is 28th February

I’m very pleased to say that all of our adverts for the coming year have been sortedout by Steve Williamson who offered his much appreciated services at the 11th hour.Thank you, Steve.

Sid (Verber) and Steve worked so hard during the “break” on invoicing, creatingadverts and liaising with our advertisers and are due a big THANK YOU for theintensive concentration needed for such a task at a fairly difficult time of year.

There is still some advertising space available so if anyone would like to advertisetheir services, please contact Steve on [email protected] who will be pleased tohear from you.

Finally, any suggestions for content of The Voice would be gratefully received.

Warmest wishes.Louise



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TO ALL PARISHIONERS


In Praise of Volunteers

As many of you will be aware at a service led by the Rt. Revd. Jonathan, Bishop of Lynn,on19 January I was licencedasPriest inChargeof the parishesofGrimston, Congham

and Roydon – in addition to my current role as Priest in Charge of our parishes here intheGaytonGroup.

So many people have said 'but how will you cope?' One very good and true answer tothat is that 'I do not do this job alone!'

Our churches and our communities rely on the goodwill and hard work of an army of volunteers to support and maintain much of what happens in our villages. Indeed it hasbeen said that the health of a community can be judged by the actions of its volunteers.The people who give freely of their time make a difference in the lives of everyone

around them, inmoreways thanwecan count.Our churches, what they are and what they do, should reflect the heart of thecommunities in which they stand, and whilst we celebrate each individual community, itsdistinctiveness and difference, we are a group, a team who work together to benefit thewhole. There is a place in our churches for everyone to belong. A place where we canall find friendship, comfort, love, joy, peace and fun!

Coming tochurch doesnot mean you will begiven a job to do (unlessyou want one!) butI do want to express my sincere gratitude and love to all those of you (and there are far

too many to name) who help and support me– and indeed all of us.Below is an extract from a poem brought to my attention recently by one of our Churchwardens – it's good, but not exhaustive. I could add many more such as thosewho openupand close our churchesdaily – do the flowers – care for churchyards – windclocks– organise refreshmentsafter services – and so muchmore.

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Let's praise the man who goes to light The church stove on an icy night.Let's praise that hard-worked he or she,

The Treasurer of the PCC.Let's praise the cleaner of the aisles,The nave, the candlestick, the tiles.Let's praise the organist who triesTo make the choir increase in size,Or if that simply cannot beJust to improve its quality.Let's praise the ringers in the tower Who come to ring in cold and shower.

But most of all let's praise the few Who are seen in their accustomed pew,Throughout the year, whate'er the

weather,That they may worship God together.These, like the fire of glowing coals,Strike warmth into each other's souls.

And though they be but two or threeThey keep the church for you and me.

From: Septuagesima by John Betjeman

Much LoveRevd. Jane




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ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS


Leziate WI December Meeting

December Leziate WI party meetingopened with singing of ‘Jerusalem’.There were 14 members present and allbrought food for this party occasion.Entertainment was poems and readingsby Sylvia Webber, Myrtle Roberts, JoanBrown and Wendy Twite. PresidentEileen Baxter was presented with a giftvoucher in appreciation of her leadership

in 2013. Eileen also presented gifts tomembers for their help throughout theyear. Joan Brown received her birthdaygift. The monthly competition was aChristmas decoration, which was won byMyrtle Roberts, second Jan Eason andthird Wendy Twite. Betty Alpe won theraffle. It’s possible that 3 more ladies willbe joining us in the future. Our Januarybirthday meeting was on Tuesday 21January, so too late for this issue of themagazine.

Wendy Twite

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Village Hall

Leziate, Ashwicken & BawseyVillage Hall Committee is delightedto announce that WREN hasawarded them a grant of £43,695 togo towards the cost of refurbishingthe hall to bring it up to currentstandards. WREN is a non-profitbusiness which receives themajority of its funding from the

landfill tax levied by FCC Environ-ment. The Norfolk CommunityFoundation has also awarded agrant to the village hall for the sumof £4,806. The NCF awards grantsto local groups and projects that willmake a real difference to thecommunity and people they serve.

The hall is in serious need of updating

and over the last five years theManagement Committee has held manyfundraising events from Summer andChristmas Fairs to Race Night, QuizNights, Prize Bingo and a Scavenger Hunt to be able to contribute £10,000 tothe refurbishments. This amount,together with the generous donationsfrom WREN and NCF, will help toprovide new facilities such as kitchen,

toilets, fire doors, heating and flooringwhich will give it a fresh and modernoutlook to hopefully appeal to a wider audience within the community.We would like to thank thecommunity for attending our fundraising events, our regular hirers for their continued supportand co-operation during the

forthcoming works, and CommitteeMembers past and present for their hard work.




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The Staff and Children wish a

Happy New Year

Here at Ashwicken School we have hada really eventful past month.

On December 6th we finally got the

planning permission for our new schoolbuild. This is fantastic news for theschool community and we look forwardto getting started on the project in theSpring.

Our Nativity Play entitledwas a great success at Leziate

Park. We had a packed out audienceeager to see the children act and sing,

which they did extremely well. Our Christmas Fair took place after theperformance and an amazing £500 wasraised from raffles, Christmas stalls,children's crafts and a Santa's Grotto.

Our Junior Carol Concert was held atschool and the children did twoperformances which included a modernrap, a jazz song and more traditionalCarols. The mince pies and cups of teawent down very well afterwards withfamilies and friends.

On Sunday 15th December a team of year 5 and year 6 boys and girls went toCarrow Road! They played a 6 a sidegame on the Norwich City pitch againstLangham Village School and won 5-2!Some of them stayed afterwards towatch the Norwich v Swansea game.

And finally four of our pupils gaineddistinctions in their first ever violinexams. Very well done to Charley Fox,Isabel King, Vaqaar Azad and EvanahLlanderal, Many thanks go also toMathew Lee for teaching them so well.

'A Little Bird Told Me'

to Everyone

Brian TwiteOAM Recipient and Victorian Golf Hallof Fame Inductee

Brian Twite OAM flanked by fellow InducteesBob Shearer and Ian Stanley

Earlier this year Brian Twite wasawarded the Medal of the Order of

Australia (OAM). At 87 years of ageBrian, who was born in Leziate andattended Ashwicken School, wasofficially recognised for his wonderfulservices to the sport of golf as anadministrator and mentor.

Brian has provided advice to manylegends of the game, however, he wasparticularly recognised for hisdevelopment work at Junior levels andhis work within the communities.

Brian’s appearance on the Australia DayHonours list was shortly followed by hisinduction into the Victorian Golf Hall of Fame at a dinner held at theMetropolitan Golf Club on 1st June.

It was a very proud moment for Brian tohave this honour bestowed upon him,and Brian joins some greats of the gameto be inducted into the Hall of Fame,including Peter Thomson, Bob Shearer,David Graham, Ossie Pickworth, IvoWhitton and Doug Bachli. Brian wascongratulated on behalf of the memberson being a worthy recipient of these

honours.Thanks to Wendy Twite for this news



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EAST WALTON NEWS

Carol Service Success

I know it’s now February and Christmasis but a forgotten memory!

We had such a lovely Carol service atEast Walton that I think we all deserve amention.

So to all the window dressers, the altar arrangement and all the decorations; for the tree and the twice lit stove; the

mulled wine and mince pies; the hedgecutter and raked path; the duster andhooverer; all thereaders…….TREMENDOUS!

All very worthwhile, and beautiful singingled by our choir. Thank you all for coming.

Churchwarden Bill

Lambing Openday

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Come and see all our animals Jack,Jill, George, Joseph, Jimmy and

Timmy. Ewes and lambs will be onshow.

Lambing explained. We’ll try and feedthe pet lambs.

Hot refreshments.

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Sunday 23rd February 1pm

East Walton Wildlife Slideshow

A big thank you to everyone who camealong on the evening, and to those whodonated to this very worthy cause.

It was lovely to see so many people. Weraised £345.00 for Macmillan and afurther £95.00 from the raffle for StMary's Church East Walton.

Thank you again.

Stephen Durrant

Incinerator update

The planning decision is still not known.

The Willows incinerator is stillconsidered to be the most expensivealternative to landfill at £105 per tonne.West Norfolk Borough Council's greenalternative is much cheaper costing only£55 per tonne to recycle waste. MaterialWorks has secured £100 million of private funding and Environment Agencycertification for their process, whichtransforms waste into composite buildingmaterials; creating around 200 jobs.Economically and environmentally it isconsidered to be better than burning.

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EAST WINCH NEWS

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Report of East Winch Parish

Council meeting 6.1.14

The meeting was attended by both TobyCoke, our County Councillor (for the firsttime since his election), and our BoroughCouncillor, Jim Moriarty. It began with atalk about the Child Contact Centre byMr Barker. The Contact Centre is at theDiscovery Centre where, every other

Saturday, parents and children who,usually because of relationshipbreakdown, rarely see each other, canspend the morning together.

The trod was discussed as it hadn't beencompleted and bits of roots were stickingout of it, the promised bollards had notbeen erected, and it had already beenmashed to bits just outside the Village

Hall. Since the meeting Mr Wallace of Highways has assured the clerk that allthese things will be seen to. He has alsosaid that he will inspect Common Road -though at an unspecified date.

Keith Harrod has had a meeting with theBorough Council about maintenance of the play area, and will keep it under

review.

The County Councillor reported that thedecision about the incinerator would beannounced on 13th January, though inthe event the decision has beenpostponed. NCC will have to pay apenalty of £25million if the decision goesagainst them.

The Borough Councillor clarified amisleading report in the Lynn News. He

has not resigned as councillor, only as

leader of the opposition.

The Parish Council voted to keep theprecept as it was last year, that is, at£10,000.

Decisions about charitable donations,future support for churchyardmaintenance and comments on therevised draft village questionnaire weredeferred till the next meeting.

The next meeting will be at 7.30 onMonday, 3rd March.

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The draw for DECEMBER 2013 wasmade 19th of this month. The winnerswere:

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poo left on the little path that runsbetween Gayton Road and Town Close.In fact, he did something about it andcleared it all up himself.

So, dog owners, PLEASE go equippedto clear up your dog's mess. There aredog waste bins not far away in bothdirections. Don't make other people'slives a misery.

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a member of NarVOS. This talk by Chrisis as yet untitled, as was his talk toNarVOS last year, for which we had arecord attendance. This one is bound tobe just as enthralling - entertaining andinformative with superb photography.

Visitors most welcome. Admission £2 on thenight if you are not a NarVOS member.

For more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on 01760 724092.

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GAYTON NEWS

Theft of Holly

There are two holly trees in St NicholasChurchyard at Gayton. Just beforeChristmas two men in a white transittype van with ladders on the roof wereseen by at least four people cutting andstealing the holly.

I understand one person spoke to themen who said they had permission fromthe vicar and churchwarden to take theHolly. They didn't! My many years of

experience as a police officer tell methey will always give a plausible, well-rehearsed reason for being there. Asimilar incident occurred at Litchamwhere holly was taken.

Please, if you see anything suspiciouscall the police and please

It'sno good saying to anyone, police or

otherwise, it was a white van!The police would rather be called andattend only to find everything is in order.9 out of 10 times this could happen but,believe me, that 10th time could solve alot of crime.

I know I talk of the old times, as many of you do, when we had a local policeman,but we have to put up with what we

have. We see very little of the police,but please call them and get them toattend.

take thenumber of the vehicle being used.

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Gayton Evergreens

January 15th

Next meeting: February 19th at 2-30pm in Gayton Jubilee Hall.

Already now into February the Gayton

Evergreens has a good year'sprogramme ahead for 2014.

2013 was rounded off with the traditionalCarol service, for which they were joinedby Lord and Lady Romney and theRev'd Jane Holmes. The service wasenjoyed by everyone. Readings weregiven about the Holy birth and favouriteCarols were sung, accompanied by Mrs

Florence Newton playing the organ.Club member Mrs Glenda Smead, asoprano, then sang “O Holy Night” toconclude the service.

Refreshments of sherry and mince pieswere served and chocolates werehanded around, getting everyone intothe spirit of Christmas. The afternooncame to a close with the drawing of a

good raffle.

At this last meeting we welcomed MrsSusan Fraser and Mrs Sylvia Savagewho are fundraisers for Tapping HouseHospice. They came to talk to us aboutthe new building of the Hospice. It wasvery interesting to hear about what ishappening and to know that it should be

open for full use by August.Mr Derek Clark and Mr Charles Fosgatewere the winners of £5 each on thefootball tote, and everyone enjoyedafternoon tea and cakes. The raffle wasthen drawn before the close of a verygood meeting.

cont’d on P19 . . . .

Gone Missing !

The wooden box which holds thehymn numbers has gone missingfrom Gayton Church. If you know its

whereabouts, please be kind enoughto return it. Thank you.




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of each month

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Friday 1600-2300

Saturday 1600-2300

Sunday 1200-2230

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Arsenal v. Crystal Palace

Sunday 9th February

Man Utd v, Fulham

Saturday 22nd February

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Sunday 23rd February

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Couple - £7.00

Single - £5.00

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Gayton Evergreens, cont’d

Mr Graham Donachie the ex- headgardener from Oxborough Hall will begiving a talk on his work there over thecourse of many years.

For information about the Evergreensplease phone: 01553 636178.

Kath Roberts - Secretary

Gayton Jubilee Village Hall

As we welcome back our regular hallusers into 2014 there are changes to our weekly programme.

Sadly after many years the GaytonBadgers, the junior section of the StJohn's Ambulance Brigade, has had todisband after many years at the hall. MrsSharon Woodrow and her various

helpers have worked with so many of Gayton’s youngsters for over twentyyears; it is such a shame that now, inthis world of computer games, wifi,iphones and the like, after school thereis less time spent on the interaction of children outside the home, especiallywhen they could be learning a skill whilsthaving fun that would help each of them

to be a more rounded person.

We are sure that everyone who hasbeen fortunate enough to be a Badger will join us in sending good wishes and abig thank you to Sharon.On a Monday evening the Gayton 1stRainbows will now be holding their meetings at Gayton School. The GaytonBrownies will now be at the Gayton

Jubilee Hall; this is all due to numbers,

the Rainbows now being the smaller of the groups and the Brownies needingmore room.

We wish the Rainbows well and hopetheir numbers pick up and say helloBrownies nice to have you!

Every Monday morning with Pat Lowingat 10-11am, or stay for a coffeeafterwards until11.30am, £4.00 inclusive.

Friday evenings at 7.30-9pm £2.50includes a cup of tea.

Next meetings: Wednesdays, February5th 12th 26th, March 12th 26th from 2 -4pm Just £2 includes a nice cup of tea.Bring along any kind of knitting or stitching or help make a blanket for Tapping House.

The Managing Trustees, Gayton JubileeVillage Hall.

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Over the past two issues of The Voicearticles have been included about theWest Norfolk Jubilee Youth Orchestra

and Hunstanton Concert Band. I havehad no feedback on the former but I’mvery pleased to say that HCB hasbenefitted from the arrival of three newmembers as a result. Hopefully, joiningthe band will enrich their lives.

If anyone else belongs to any club or society which is open to residents of our parishes, please let me know so I can

include information where space allows.

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

Gayton Christmas Concert 2013

Many thanks to all those thatsupported the Christmas Concert atthe Church. This was our secondChristmas Concert and certainly thebest attended music concert to date!

Over the past 2 years GaytonPrimary School has been holdingmusical concerts at St Nicholas’Church to celebrate the music thatour children do in school. From thefirst ‘jubilee’ concert it has certainlygrown. The children performed brass,violin, ukulele and percussion. Wealso had some wonderful singing

from our older classes and from thechoir. It was a delightful eveningthat had a mixture of traditionalChristmas Carols and other instrument led offerings!

A highlight was definitely seeing our Year 5 and 6 children performing asa brass band for the very first time!24 of our children played everything

from Trumpets and Cornets toTrombones and French horns!

You may have seen in the LynnNews that our children also took partin a Santa Run in the week beforeChristmas. It was a beautifulmorning and the children ran to raisemoney for the Children’s Hospice.

Please visit our new website for

more photographs and news!www.gayton.norfolk.sch.uk

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group performed

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Jim Keeps GaytonOnTime!

Jim Carter has faithfully climbed thechurch tower at St Nicholas, Gaytonevery week now for over two years tokeep us on time! Do you ever notice theclock on the church tower? Jim

volunteered to take on the clock windingfrom our good friend Mike Chamberlainwho had done the job for many years.Jim knows a fair bit about clocks andhas worked on clocks in factories andmaster clock systems since the 1970s.

Our clock dates back to 1858. Made by aKing's Lynn clock-maker, Thomas Pung, itwas donated to the church by one

Alexander Simson, armiger, who alsodonated the stained glass East window.(an armiger is a person entitled to use acoat of arms e.g., bear Arms). It is a fineexample of an escapement movementand is controlledby a woodenpendulum.

To make sure the clock stay on time Jimhas to regulate its 'bits and bobs' (atechnical term!). This is no mean feat asJim tells me it issensitive tochanges in theweather! A drop in temperature will causeit to gain and if we get a spell of nice warm

weather it loses. Jim said “youneed tobe

a bit of a weather forecaster sometimes.”Well,weall knowhow hard that is!

The clock has to be wound every 7 daysand soyou can prettymuchset yourwatchby Jim (and Toby the dog) as they maketheir way to church every Sunday morning

to carry out the task – left for 7½ days andthe drive weight will hit the floor, and theclock will stop. The weight fully woundstarts from below the bells and runs downthe corner inside the tower all the way tothebottom.

I am sure you will all join with me in sayingthank you to those who have wound our clock in the past – like Mike - and thosewho have volunteered to help in thefuture. David Coston has recently joinedJim as his 'deputy' (Jim tells me David hasserved his apprenticeship and passedwith flying colours). So if ever Jim isunable to wind the clock (before the

weight hits the floor) David hasvolunteered tostand in. Thank you David!

Jim takes a pride in what he does and weare sograteful tohim. Sooften volunteerscarry out important duties, like this,unseen and unrecognized. I want torecognize Jim now and say a big thankyou fromthe churchcouncil and indeedonbehalf of the whole village.

Revd. Jane



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Parish Magazine also at

Dates for your diary

Bible Study Group

Parish RegistersFunerals

Our Bible study group will be startingagain for Lent on Tuesday 11 March,further details in next month’s magazine.

27 November at East WinchMaureen Wilson

16 December at East WinchPeggy Plain

19 December at GaytonJohn Gamble

22 January at GaytonMargery Easter

We pray also for Alan and Esme in theloss of Esmes mother Mary Daglesswhose funeral was on 16 January atThurling

We lift you up unto the LordIn this time of grief,We pray the Lord will be to you

The comfort that you need And when you have no answers

To all the questions 'why',Know that God is in control And is there by your side

He understands the way you feel And knows the loss you face,

So rest in His eternal love,For there, you'll find His grace.

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www.gaytongroupofparishes.orgConfirmation classes

Our next confirmation classes will be on

4 March 7.30pm at the Rectory

11 March 7.30pm at the Rectory18 March 7.30pm at the Rectory

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There will be a Confirmation Service atSt Nicholas, Gayton on Thursday 27February at 7pm. Do come and supportLinda, Richard and Pennie as they areconfirmed.

On 19 January 2014 Rev Jane Holmes

was licensed to the Grimston Group of Parishes. We welcome Grimston,Congham and Roydon into our Group.

You will notice from our list of servicesthat with these additional parishes

joining us we have had to slightly reviseour services and some times have beenaltered. Please do come and supportour newly joined churches and also Janeand her team in their ministry to our Group.

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SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 2014

2 Feb The Presentation of the Lord, or Candlemas9am All Saints, Ashwicken Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton All Age Worship10.30am St Botolphs, Grimston Holy Communion

9 Feb Fourth Sunday before Lent8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Morning Worship11.00am All Saints, East Winch Morning Prayer

16th Feb Third Sunday before Lent8.30am St Mary, East Walton Holy Communion10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion

Thurs 20 Feb3.30pm Jubilee Hall Gayton Messy Church7.00pm St Mary, Gayton Thorpe Evening Service + social time

23 Feb Second Sunday before Lent8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service3.00pm All Saints, East Winch Holy Communion

27 Feb7pm St Nicholas, Gayton Confirmation Service

2 March The Sunday next before Lent9.00am All Saints, Ashwicken Holy Communion10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion

5 March Ash Wednesday Meditation and Ashing Service6.30pm St Botolphs Grimston

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Messy Church began a New Year inJanuary. At our session on Thursday 23we thought about families and the fun wehave had with our families over

Christmas. We remembered that we areall part of one big family in the church andwhat thatmeans for us.

Our session this month will be held in theJubilee Hall at Gayton on

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Family services in February will be:

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Do come and join us!

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Gayton W.I. programme 2014

4 Feb Speaker from the East Anglian Air Ambulance

4 Mar Travel talk by JennyShoobridge

1 Apr Know your Shape a talk byPenny Watkins

6 May Debating National Federationresolution

3 Jun Painting demonstration byPaul Bryant1 Jul Tour of East Winch RSPCA

animal shelter 5 Aug Members meeting at The

Wicken

2 Sep Talk on Beautiful Hands7 Oct Demonstration of Floral Art4 Nov Annual meeting and Beetle

Drive2 Dec Christmas party and

entertainment

Meetings are at Gayton Jubilee Hall at7.15pm.

Ladies from this circulation area areinvited to join us. Phone Penny tel.01553 636571

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Gayton Parish Council News

Meeting held 13th January 2014

The Council noted that leaflets havebeen delivered asking parishioners to

vote on their preferred skatepark/BMXdesign. Votes can be placed either viathe website, www.gaytonnews.co.uk or completing the form and handing it in atWhitehouse Services. It was noted thatthe project may not be able to go aheadif a significant number votes are notreceived.

The Council agreed to purchase its ownVAS (Vehicle Activated Sign) for theparish, providing it is awarded 50%funding through the Parish PartnershipScheme offered by Norfolk CountyCouncil. The sign can be erected at 7different locations in Gayton and GaytonThorpe and will flash the speed of eachvehicle that passes it. The Councilhopes that, along with the speedreduction gates which should beinstalled very soon, the VAS sign willfurther reduce instances of speedingthrough the parish.

The Council considered its budget for 2014/15, noting its decision to purchase

the VAS sign and making a provision for spending on the skatepark project. Itwas noted that the precept had not beenincreased since 2008. The Councilreferenced the Local DevelopmentFramework and that Gayton couldpossibly see approximately another 20homes built in the near future whichwould add to the tax base which

contributes to the Parish Council's

Skate/BMX ramps

VAS Signs

Precept 2014/15

precept. Due to tax base changes now,

the Council could request £15,865 in2014/15 (the Council's precept has been£15,500 until now) without increasingany parishioner's contribution to it.However, to achieve a significantincrease it was agreed to request aprecept of £16,340.95 which is a 3%

increase.

The Council hopes to hold the AnnualLitter Pick on Sunday 23rd March,beginning at 10am meeting in the car park of The Crown Inn in Gayton. Allvolunteers are welcome!!

The Council noted that the HallManagement Trustees had requestedthat it changes its meeting time from7.30pm to 8.00pm each month in order to accommodate another user of theHall. The Council discussed this and feltthat, although it wishes to continue tosupport the Jubilee Hall, a start time of 8.00pm is too late for both Councillors

and parishioners when considering thelength of time that the meetings can goon for. Therefore, it was agreed to beginusing the school for future meetings,starting at 7.30pm.

There are two vacancies on the ParishCouncil now as Mr Dilwyn Harris and

Mrs Sky Nuttall both resigned at theJanuary meeting. If you are interested in

joining the Council and becoming aParish Councillor, please contact theParish Clerk on 01553 841387 or [email protected]

For the full minutes of the meeting, visit. The next

meeting is planned to be on

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February at 7.30pm in the mobile atGayton First School.

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Gayton WI

By the time you read this, Christmas willbe all wrapped up until next year, and wehope you had an enjoyable time. Themembers of Gayton WI wish everyone avery happy and healthy New Year.

November was a busy month for us,apart from our monthly meeting we helda Cheese and Wine Evening, withentertainment provided by The WestEnd Waiters, from Watton. What alovely evening it was, they were soentertaining with their singing, and thosewho attended had a thoroughlyenjoyable time, something we hope to

repeat if we can. Thank you ladies of Leziate for your mention in the Dec/Janmagazine. Members also attended anevening at Caithness Crystal for some'after hours' shopping with refreshmentsand a raffle, an event always enjoyed byus and other WI members.

Our 2014 calendar has been chosenwith something for everyone, and you

will be made very welcome if you shouldattend one of our meetings held in theJubilee Hall on the first Tuesday of eachmonth at 7.30p.m. We look forward toseeing you.

Kay Shambrook

We were welcomed to our December meeting by President Penny Andrews.We enjoyed a happy mixture of festive

music from the Windmill Hand-bellRingers, delicious food provided bymembers, a Christmas “gift exchange”and all in a beautifully decorated JubileeHall. On the day before, the Group CarolService (hosted by Gayton), had beenattended by about 60 members from all6 of the WIs in the Nar Valley Group

and the collection of £105. sent to the

East Anglia Air Ambulance. We allagreed that the Cheese & Wine Evening

held in November when about 50+members and visitors enjoyedthemselves eating, drinking, laughingand listening to the songs andmonologues of the group The West EndWaiters, had been a resoundingsuccess. Once again our annual

shopping evening at Caithness Crystalwas also enjoyed and our team werecongratulated on attaining a satisfactoryscore when they attended N. Wootton'sannual quiz.

In January we were pleased to welcometwo new members. Many activities for the year were outlined and discussed.These included our entry to the Cator

Cup, an annual Norfolk Federationcompetition which involves Institutessetting up a display containing apainting, a photograph, small provisionsand floral arrangement. The theme thisyear is 'Gardening' and all were asked tocontribute ideas for our entry. Notice of other County Federation events weregiven such as a short holiday to Kent in

April, a workshop on the WI computer system, and the annual photocompetition. Members were also askedto consider ideas for contributing to thelocal community as well as suggestionsfor outings.

After the business, the hall echoed withthe sound of laughter as we enjoyed aBeetle Drive, won by Claire Loane, after

which a cuppa and deliciousrefreshments were much appreciated.

Ladies, why not come and meet us.You'll receive a warm welcome, hear aninteresting talk and learn about the W.I.

Our next meeting will be held on 4thFebruary at 7.30 pm when a speaker from the Air Ambulance will be givinga talk.

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Middleton & District RoyalBritish Legion

January 2014 Report

Our February Evening Buffet is on the

19th at the William Burt Centre, WestWinch. Tickets from Lilian Fisher

01553 841 852.

“Black Adder Goes Forth”

February report

I hope you have all had a peacefulChristmas and New Year.

We have great news regarding our 2013Poppy Appeal; you have helped usraise nearly £18,000 and we are stillreceiving donations. Thank you toeveryone. Please take a look at ourPoppy Appeal pictures on our Facebook

page. Go toand click on the Face

book button

Our branch has no social functionsduring January but the committee isworking as hard as ever.

[email protected]

On 13th, 14th, and 15th of March theKings Lynn Players are performing

at theKing’s Lynn Art Centre. This to help our branch commemorate the outbreak of

WW1 in 1914. Members of our Committee will be in attendance duringall the shows.

Our latest total for the 2013 Poppy Appeal stands at £18,015.31. No doubtthis total will go up throughout thecoming few months. But once again

thank you every one.

www.britishlegion-middleton.co.uk

On the 11th January three of thecommittee. (Maria Collier, Lilian Fisher and Julian Kirk) attended the NorfolkRBL County Conference at County Hall,Norwich. After the usual Business was

dealt with, the Award of County Trophiesand Certificates for 2012/2013 tookplace. I am very happy to report thatLilian Fisher was awarded the Carter Trophy for outstanding fund raising for the Poppy Appeal. Lilian always says itis a team effort, but Lilian also won thisaward for her parachute jump. Our Branch also received a certificate asrunner up in the Best Kept War Memorial for West Winch andMiddleton. The trophies and certificateswere presented by Lord Dannatt

Three members of our Branch haveformed part of the North Runcton War Memorial Committee . We are aiming toget this memorial refurbished by the11th November 2014.

We do need donations to pay for thiswork. If you can help please get intouch.

Julian Kirk - Chairman



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Fresh fruit and vegetables, sourced locally Home made jams and chutneys(made by the ladies at Gayton Preserves)Wide range of olives, pates and cheeses

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The Velveteen Rabbit – A tale for Valentines's Day

“The Skin Horse had lived longer in the nursery than any of the others. He was

so old that his brown coat was bald in patches and showed the seamsunderneath, and most of the hairs in his tail had been pulled out to string beadnecklaces. He was wise, for he had seen a long succession of mechanical toysarrive to boast and swagger, and by and by break their mainsprings and passaway, and he knew that they were only toys, and would never turn into anythingelse. For nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only thoseplaythings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understandall about it.

"What is REAL?" asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by sidenear the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room.“Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?”

“Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens toyou. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, butREALLY loves you, then you become Real.”

"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.

"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you areReal you don't mind being hurt."

"Does it happen all at once, like being wound up," he asked, "or bit by bit?"

“It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes along time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time youare Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you

get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all,because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don'tunderstand.”

"I suppose you are Real?" said the Rabbit. And then he wished he had not saidit, for he thought the Skin Horse might be sensitive. But the Skin Horse onlysmiled.”

From “The Velveteen Rabbit “ by Margery Williams.



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GAYTON THORPE NEWS

News from the Borough Council

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

World War 1 Commemoration Fund

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme ratesfood businesses on their hygienestandards, based on inspections carriedout by the Borough Council's Food

Safety Team. Businesses are rated on ascale ranging from '0', which means'urgent improvement necessary' to a toprating of 5, which is classed as 'verygood'. 94 % of West Norfolk's foodbusinesses are rated as 3 or above.

Following their assessment, businessesare given a green and black windowsticker, showing their score, to display in

their premises so it should be easy for customers to check the ratings for themselves. Alternatively, diners cancheck ratings online at:www.food.gov.uk/ratings, check ratingson the move with the ratings iPhone app(available to download at:http://ratings.food.gov.uk/) or ask amember of staff in the establishment

concerned.

2014 will mark 100 years since theoutbreak of the First World War. Eventsand tributes are being planned acrossthe country to commemorate thiscentenary and to remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in theFirst World War.

The Borough Council of King's Lynn &West Norfolk will be working withpartners to organise a number of activities to mark this anniversary, detailsof which will be published shortly.

The Borough Council is also makingavailable a one-off fund, so thatcommunities can bid for cash to help

them put on an event, develop a project,provide educational activities or

refurbish existing war memorials. Thetotal fund available is £42,000. Prioritywill be given to projects that are able toevidence match funding and/or a highlevel of community engagement andsupport. Any non-profit group can apply,including voluntary and community

groups, parish or town councils,charities, churches, social enterprises,community interest companies or schools.

Cllr Elizabeth Nockolds, CabinetMember for Health and Wellbeing, said:"2014 is a significant anniversary and itis important that people remember thosewho lost their lives in this conflict. The

outbreak of the war may have been 100years ago, but many families in this areawere affected by the impact. I hope thatcommunities will take advantage of thisfunding opportunity to create a fittingtribute to commemorate this centenary.”

The fund is being administered by theNorfolk Community Foundation. For further information or to submit an

application visit

The fund opened Friday (13 January2014) and the deadline for applicationsis 21 February 2014. Applications will beconsidered towards the end of Marchand successful applicants notified.

King's Lynn Borough Council haswarned of a scam where people get anemail telling them they'll get a council taxrebate if they fill in a document givingtheir bank and other personal details. If you get emails or phone calls asking for your personal details, do not

Council Tax Scam

give themout. If someone contacts you about acouncil tax rebate, please phone theCouncil to inform them.

www.norfolkfoundation.com/west-

norfolk-commemorating-ww1-fund.htm



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frozen goods, wines, beer & spirits, soft drinks

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An unusual but not unheard of way of breaking into houses isfor thieves to use wire pushedthrough a letter box or window

to hook keys off tables and key racks. Letter boxes are easily secured by fitting withan internal guard which prevents either a device or a small hand being pushedthrough. It is also a good idea to put keys somewhere they cannot be seen.

In Norfolk recently there have been two fatal collisions involving pedestrians. One onthe A148 near Sheringham tragically involving a 15yr old schoolgirl, and the secondof an adult male on the A1075 between Watton and Thetford. Visibility at this time of the year can be poor and road conditions difficult so if you are a pedestrian or cyclistout after dark, or in poor visibility conditions, please make sure you are wearingclothing that is visible. If riding, ensure that your lights are working and brightenough to pierce the gloom; or if you are driving keep your windscreen and lightsclean, your tyres in good condition and stay alert.

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