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Contact Who’s Who

St Peter & St Paul Fakenham Parish Church

Last copy date for the September 2017 Beacon is August 5��. Ready for deliverers on Saturday 26�� August.

RectorRevd Francis Mason 01328 862268revmason@btinternet.com

The Rectory Office 01328 862268Gladstone Road, Fakenham,NR21 9BZfakenhamparishchurch@gmail.comFor parish information, baptisms andwedding bookingsalso see our website.Church postcode (for satnav) -NR21 9BX

The Church is open from 8.45am -4.00pm every day

ReadersElaine Burbidge 01328 851848Amanda Sands 01328 878218

ChurchwardensRoger Burbidge 01328 851848Keith Osborn 07887 877650keith@keithosborn.co.uk

Fabric OfficerJudith Inward 01328 855269

Church TreasurerJune Berry 01328 863643

SacristanPatrick Sheppard 01328 855013

Child Protection OfficerPaul Nielsen 07798 766357

Vulnerable Adults Officer01328 862268

via Rectory office

Organist/Choirmaster01328 862268

via Rectory office

Marriage PreparationAmanda Sands 01328 878218 or 07789 225011

Stepping StonesElaine Burbidge 01328 851848

Messy ChurchAnn Rae Sims 01328 864537

Mothers’ UnionFelicity Randall 01328 862443

Church Women’s GuildJoy Gill 01328 863632

Church FlowersJudith Smyth 01328 864061

Bell RingersKevin Allcock 01328 853928

Support in Loss GroupJudith Smyth 01328 864061

Christmas Tree Festival07999 532002

Beacon Editor and advertisingLinda Frost 01328 862919lindaffrost@gmail.com

Beacon TreasurerJohn Dunn 01328 856644

Beacon DistributionElaine Burbidge 01328 851848eburbidge@gmail.com

Website AdministratorsHeather Schofield 01328 878216frankandheather@btinternet.comKeith Osborn 07887 877650keith@keithosborn.co.uk

Croxton Road, Fulmodeston,NR21 0LZ

Priest in chargeRevd Francis Mason 01328 862268revmason@btinternet.com

ChurchwardenAndrew Lee 01328 878870

Please feel free to contact us aboutservices and events or the RectoryOffice where enquiries aboutbaptisms, weddings and funerals canbe made.

Christ Church, Fulmodeston

Find us online:

Webwww.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk

Fakenham Parish Church

@fakenhampchurch

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Page 2 Contact details

Page 3 Viewpoint

Page 4 Audrey Sharp meets Bob Woodhouse – Harwood Domestic Services

Page 5 Active Fakenham

Page 6 Town Talk & Archive Photograph

Page 7 Bits n’ Pieces

Page 8 Prayer Space

Page 9 Out & About with Kay

Page 10 What’s On

Page 11 What’s On

Page 12 Catch up withFulmodeston &Services at Fakenham

Page 13 - 20Advertising

Contents ViewpointWhy?I am in my car on the way tokeep-fit at Fulmodeston. Theradio is keeping my mindexercised with a programme onartificial intelligence which causesme to ask the question.“What does it mean to behuman?”The theme of this month’sBeacon happens to be “Mind,body, spirit.” These are threeaspects that make each of usquite unique. Sometimes theysuffer from being teased apartwith focus on one whilst ignoringthe others. (This is sometimesexperienced by peoplewho stay in hospital.) If we thinkof mind, body and spirit as threelegs on a stool theconsequences of imbalance areobvious. They are however morelike the cords of a rope,intricately bound together. Haveyou ever noticed how difficult it isto be creative if youhave too much going on in yourmind or are experiencing pain?How depression affectsyou physically and spiritually.Posture and place are importantin prayer and meditation.Try to meditate curled up tight ina ball on the floor and you will seewhat I mean.One day soon we may be happyto purchase a robot to clean thehome. We may be lesscontent to accept a worldcontrolled by superior, logical,dispassionate machines.Which brings me back to thequestion “What does it mean tobe human?” Surely it is notsimply our abilities that make ushuman but also ourvulnerabilities, weaknesses and

irrationalities (like compassion,love). Whilst (according to theprogramme) a person mayend up inferior to a machine, Ibelieve we will always be verymuch more than the sum ofour constituent parts. What doyou think? Do you regard yourselfas just a biologicalmachine (which struggles tofunction at keep-fit!) or do youhave a value beyond price?Why?

Francis Mason

Fakenham Parish ChurchRegisters

Baptisms14�� May Jade Raisbury18�� June Morgan Edgeley

Funerals5�� July James Baldwin 47 yrs10�� July David Carr 93 yrs

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Bob comes originally from west Londonand is one of seven children. He trainedas an engineer and draughtsman andstarted work in the City of London. Heand his wife Chris met at school andbecame sweethearts when they werejust young teenagers. A true romance.Their son and daughter live locally andthey are proud grandparents to fourgrandchildren, two girls and two boys.He worked for the AA for many years, avery satisfying and enjoyable job,before returning to service engineeringfor GEC. They moved from London, firstto Luton and then Lincolnshire, whereredundancy meant a change ofdirection in order to support his family.He became an ambulance medic inLincolnshire and then got a transfer toFakenham. He was privileged to deliverhis own daughter when Chris wasadmitted to hospital to give birth,thankfully not in emergencycircumstances. He was then temptedback to service engineering for Hotpointwho employed him as a troubleshooter. He was inspired to set up hisown business in Fakenham and hasnever looked back. The volume of workincreased rapidly and soon Chris joinedhim in the business to run the office andshop side. He is a very keen golfer andmotor biker. His grandchildren are a bigpart of his life.How long have you lived and worked inFakenham? - Since 1994What is your favourite view in thearea? - Looking across the racecoursefrom the 7th hole!What would you miss if you movedaway? - The community feeling of asmall town.What do you like most about modernlife? - Easy communication.What particular talent would you liketo have? - To play the guitar well.If you could change something aboutyourself, what would it be? - Nothing -I'm quite content.Do you have a gadget you couldn't dowithout? - My mobile phone.Your pet hates? - Lying and dishonesty.

Who has been a great influence in yourlife? - Dad. He was a quiet man. Hetaught me patience, a pride inappearance and gave me my interest inengineering.What's the biggest decision you'vemade on the spur of the moment? -Leaving the ambulance service to joinHotpoint.What is your greatest strength? -Patience.And your greatest weakness? - Mygrandchildren.What's the greatest challenge you'vehad to overcome? - I had glandularfever aged seven and was hospitalisedfor months.Your earliest memory? - I canremember my mum bringing my newbaby sister home from hospital. I wasaround two.What would you buy on impulse? - Golfclothing especially T-shirts.What's your biggest extravagance? -Our new touring caravan.What's your favourite store? - Designerclothes stores.What do you collect? - Golf T-shirts andgolf ball markers.What concerns you about modern life?- The influence of mobile phones.Favourite food? - Chris's food. She is avery good cook, especially herhomemade meat pies.How would your children describe you?- Patient, loyal, loving and organised.What do you no longer worry about? -I'm not a worrier.What makes you happy? - Family.Or angry? - Poor service.Do you have advice that you'd like topass on? - Be honest and kind and trueto yourself.Are you a saver or a spender? - I saveto spend.Have you any regrets? - Leaving the AA.I really enjoyed working there.What do you wish you'd known whenyou were 18? - I wish I'd stayed on atcollege.What is the secret of happiness? - Agood wife and contentment.

What's the one thing you are reallygood at? - Repairing things.What do you do in your spare time? -Play golf, see my grandchildren and Ilove motorbikes.What's your bedtime reading? -Motorcycle magazine.Any particular ambitions? - To watch anEngland rugby match.Your luxuries on a desert island? - Awind-up radio so I could listen to 80sand 90s soul music.What is your favourite song? -Fleetwood Mac 'Oh well' and anythingby George Michael.If you were stuck on Fakenham churchtower, who would you like to havewith you? - My wife.Where would you like to go that youhaven't been to? - America.Your favourite holiday destination? -The south west coast of Cornwall.What would you not be seen deadwearing? - A track suit.Is there a person you admire? - Myfather.What did you learn from your parents?- To be organised. There were seven ofus so we had to be organised.What lessons has life taught you? -Don't judge a book by its cover.Your guilty pleasure? - Maltesersbought for me by my grandchildren.What's a good night in? - Sport on TV.What lessons has money taught you? -It doesn't buy happiness.

Bob Woodhouse – Harwood Domestic Services

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TOWN TALKThe 17�� Christmas TreeFestival 2017 3�� - 10��DecemberAll charities have been advised of theoutcome of their application and wehave 55 treesWe are very grateful for the prizesalready donated for the raffle andtombola, but have need for many more.The team will be happy to accept themafter church on any Sunday or at thefestival desk in church from 11.00 - 12.00on Thursday morningsRecruiting and organising the army ofvolunteers, without whom the festivalcould not happen, is the team's largestand most daunting task. We will getunderway with this in mid-August with aview to having the rotas completebefore the charities' meeting in October

From the Festival Team (Anne, Alison,Elaine, Lily, Roger & Sue)

Town TalkIt's amazing to think that Fakenham andDistrict Light Operatic Society has nowbeen going for 50 years. If you need tofind out anything to do with its origins,Avril Temple will help you out. She wasthere from the start and has featuredregularly ever since, including theanniversary musical of Sister Act thisJuly. Well over a thousand attended therip-roaring five nights of this show at ourcommunity centre and I do hope youwere amongst them. Indeed, I think it'salmost incumbent on those who 'lead'

the town in various ways to support suchoutstanding talent in their midst. Inreality, they are often noticeable by theirabsence. Sister Act was not exactly mycup of tea - or should that be sip ofcommunion wine - but I must say it wasterrific. The sheer enthusiasm of the castcarried the whole rather thin story linewith a passion that was infectious. Theysang their hearts out with outstandinglead singer Victoria Perryman just madefor the role of Deloris Van Cartier. Plentymore deserve a mention but young KaraField, a star in the making, was arevelation as Sister Mary Robert. A sadfootnote to the whole celebration wasthe death in June of Roy Ferris, such asterling supporter of all things FADLOS.In the true spirit of 'the show must goon', his talented family was wellrepresented up on stage and behind thescenes, which would surely be what hewould have wanted.

Wayfarer

Fakenham & District Community Archive

It is in St. Paul's letter to the Thessalonians that hedescribes man as being made up of three parts, hisphysical body, his soul and his spirit. It is the immaterialthings that are hardest to define but they may beconsidered to consist of things like the mind, intellect,conscience, will and emotions. Only rarely are we madeaware of all of these together but this month's Archivephotograph is an attempt to find a single image that maygo some way towards this. This lovely scene of happychildren paddling in the Wensum being watched by a manon his horse has been taken near what was the Jubileebridge along the river from the old Gogg's Mill on theWensum. With its calm, gentle atmosphere of peopleenjoying their day, communing with the natural world andsharing their happiness, it brings together many differentaspects of mind, body and spirit. The photograph wasdonated by the Fakenham Heritage Group.

HOWARD YOUNG

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Towards a healthierFakenham

Dan Payne, a fitness instructor(left)with Seb Taylor, CentreManager, and one of the Centre’shi-tech gym Machines.

Opened in September 2004 andnow with over 1000 members and25 staff to look after them, thesuccessful Fakenham Sports andFitness Centre is one of our town’smajor resources in helping us to bea healthier, happier community.Indeed its manager, Seb Taylor,says his objective is to deliver awide range of opportunities foractive pursuits to help us allbecome healthier for longer.The range of activities isastounding with programmesfrom Archery to Yoga via a highstandard gym (which includesa tailored programme to helpyou specifically), expert classesand even specialist cardiacand pulmonary rehabilitationprogrammes for those who havesuffered such diseases and acancer care programme to helpthose recovering from or dealingwith this all-too-prevalent illness.The Centre is a warm and friendlyoperation and has users agedbetween 4 and 92.It is open for new membersnow so if you’d like to improveyour health and fitness, call01328 850010.

Our Church OnlineWe're not sure if you're aware, butwe have an excellent up to datewebsite atwww.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk.Our weekly service sheet and theFakenham Beacon are alwaysavailable to read and share onlineso if you have friends and familywho may like to see them, pleasepoint them in that direction.Another useful feature is that byentering your email address in the“Receive our News by Email”section and clicking on “Subscribe”– at the bottom right hand cornerof the front page of the website –you will receive every news articlepublished on the website right intoyour email inbox. The church alsoruns an active Facebook page (justsearch for Fakenham ParishChurch) and, whilst not everyoneuses Facebook, you probably dohave friends and family that do(Facebook has just announced ithas 2 billion users – something like35% of the world’s population!!). Ifyou do use Facebook, give us a like,and if you have friends and familythat do, please ask them also totake a look and like our page. If youwant to get in touch with thechurch via our website (Contactpage) or through Facebook, pleasefeel free to message us. Both ourwebsite and Facebook aremonitored frequently and you willreceive a response. And if there’sanything you’d like us to cover onour website or Facebook page,please do let us know.

The Fakenham Museum of Gas andLocal History has announced itsopening times for Summer 2017until the end of September. The museum will be open onThursdays 10.00am until 3.00pm.This is less than in previous yearsbecause of a shortage of volunteerstewards. Anyone who would liketo help is invited to contact themuseum via its websitewww.fakenhamgasmuseum.comor call in on any open day.

Jim BaldwinMuseum volunteer

If you would like to contribute tothe Beacon please send yourthoughts by 5�� August for theSeptember edition or 5�� Septemberfor the October edition to LindaFrost via email or send to theRectory Office. All articles should be150 words or less and are subjectto editing by the Beacon team.

Themes are:September - New beginningsOctober - Growing

Prayer Space Body Mind and Spirit

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Parish Prayers for August

Daily prayers are said for Fakenham, its people and organisationsDuring the weeks in August we will be specifically praying for:

30�� July - 5�� Aug Sports clubs, people, gyms Those who live or work in Wensum Way, Thorn Road, Heather Barrow Court, Fayre Green.6�� - 12�� Worldwide Mothers’ Union Those who live or work in Edmondsons Walk, Barons Hall Close, Hall Close, Barons Hall Lane.13�� - 19�� Students receiving A level, AS & GCSE results Those who live or work in Ken Doy Court, Station Close, Cricketers Close, Mervyn King Close.20�� - 26�� People on holiday Those who live or work in Great Eastern Way, The Drift, Driftlands, Heath Rise, Parker Drive, Poppyfields.27�� ‐ 2ⁿ� Sept Churchwomen’s Guild, Bellringers Those who live or work in Southgates Drive, St. Peters Road, Dairy Farm Close, Clay Pit Lane.

I believe that, for each of us, God has a plan but when, two years ago I was diagnosed with peritonealmesothelioma, an incurable (at present) cancer, I completely failed to see where this fitted into the 'great plan'!The body, mind and spirit certainly took a hit, but ... "God moves in a mysterious way"! So I believe it's abouttrusting in God, who at some point, will reveal that 'mysterious way'.Other things in my life have definitely been 'God led' and more obviously part of the 'great plan' - my secondmarriage; deciding to sell up and rent somewhere in a beautiful part of North Norfolk and to try and live with therationale that I'm not dying from this cancer but I or rather we, are going to live with it.It's not always easy and it wasn't always easy as a single parent of 15 years. One of my abiding comfortingexperiences whilst standing in the middle of a stubble field on a bright, frosty, sunny October morning, was offeeling I was wrapped up in our then Rector's black cloak - I truly felt it was the 'Holy Ghost, the Comforter'.A prayer that I have often turned to when things got a bit tough - *Grey Days - starts "God of our life, there aredays when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down" and goes on "Flood the path with light,we beseech you, tune our hearts to brave music.........."Music or rather for me, prayer through music, is such an important part of my life, especially choral singing. Werecently had the delight of singing Chris Brown's setting of Psalm 121 in the gallery of Houghton Hall -"I will liftmine eyes unto the hills; my help cometh from the Lord". There is so much sacred music that has lifted me orjust enabled me to rejoice and be thankful for my life, my family and friends.I try to start the day with that lovely morning prayer -"O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlastingGod, who has safely brought us to the beginning of this day: Defend us in the same with thy mighty power; andgrant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; ..........."I love going on holiday but as Frank Topping writes "Holidays should be refreshing, restoring, renewing. Holidaysshould recreate us; that's what recreation means. Yet so often they exhaust us. We come back in need of a rest,making jokes about needing a holiday to get over the holiday. ........ Is it because we do not know how to relax,how to be calm, how to be still? We seek out quiet and beautiful places; but quietness around us does not meanquietness within. Even in silence our minds are chattering, arguing, planning. 'Be still and know that I am God' -if only we could still our minds; if only we could truly 'rest in the Lord'". Does this ring bells for you? It certainlydoes for me but the prayer goes on to ask God to teach us to be still and give us the faith to enable us to lay ourburdens at His feet in exchange for the peace which passes all understanding.In the words of one of the most beautiful chorales from Bach St John Passion, Ruht Woll (Rest well); a perfectend for a far from perfect life.

Sue Stewart

*Short prayers for the long day** Frank Topping, Lord of Time

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When something unpleasanthappens, we often say, ' it's agood thing you never know what'sround the corner.' I'm sure we'veall been there. In my mind I'vewondered about enforced loss offreedom, the more so if unable toinfluence the outcome. So whenTerry Waite was billed at thePoetry-Next-The-Sea festival, Ijust wanted to hear him speak. Hewas appearing in response to arecent book of his thoughts,reflections and poems called 'outof the silence'.

For those who may not know thename, Terry Waite was a Quaker,who had been the Archbishop ofCanterbury's special envoy. Heworked for the release ofhostages in civil war- tornLebanon. Having negotiated therelease of many hostages he wascaptured himself in January 1987and spent five years as a captive,for over four years, in solitaryconfinement.

When I approached him at thebookstand, this giant of a mangreeted me warmly, as if I knewhim. I asked how long he'd been apoet and he said he didn'tconsider himself one, rather thesewere his thoughts just puttogether. We went into thereading, which he shared withanother poet. By way of an intro-duction he gave us the bareoutline of his time in captivity(which he wrote about in a bookcalled Taken on Trust.)

He recalled being always shackled,sometimes blindfolded, given nopaper, books or pencils, and justone visit to the bathroom eachday. He saw no-one, save hiscaptors, and walked miles aroundhis tiny cell every day. He wastaken out to a mock execution,interrogated and beaten.

So in reviewing his book of poemsand prose, I found a tenderhearted but internally strong man.He admits to being upset aboutthe comments made re theposition he held in the 1980s. Butthis bothers him no longer andboth in the flesh and in words heis a man of courage and tenacity.

He refers to a time of illness incaptivity, where he felt he wouldprefer to die as he was just living adeath. He thought of his wifeFrances and their four childrenand concluded that his desire tobe with them again was strongerand so fought off the illness,perhaps miraculously.

From his poem called 'Alone''

Today you hold my bruised soul/tender lovingly............

You were with me/you were andare............

But those who know love/beforethat last mortal journey/havefound life/have found the secretof immortality.

At the reading at Wells, TerryWaite said that he felt lucky tohave worked through hisexperiences, with professionalhelp, but acknowledged that noteveryone does. It is very difficultterritory.

He currently devotes his time toHostage UK and Y CareInternational, both of which hewas co-founder. He is alsoPresident of Emmaus. He is also indemand as a speaker. I wouldwarmly recommend 'out of thesilence' as Terry Waite comesthrough as a generous heartedand compassionate man.

St Peter and St PaulFakenham Parish Church

Stepping StonesMonday 7��, 14��, 21��, August. (Wedo not meet on 28�� August as it is aBank Holiday.)Come and join us every Monday at9.45am. For friendship, music,stories, toys and games. For pre-school children and babies with theirparents and carers. Stepping Stonesmeets in the Trinity Room insideFakenham Parish Church everyMonday (except Bank Holidays).There is no charge. Refreshments areprovided free. No booking required.For regular updates and news, pleasevisit and like us on facebookfakenhamsteppingstonesContact Elaine 01328 851848

No time for Monday Breakfast 'Tea and Toast' resumes after theschool holidays in September. It’s foranyone who wants to bring babies ortoddlers to our time of stories,songs,praise and play but has to rushto do the school run first.Tea (or coffee) and Toast served from8:45am till 9:30am.Stepping Stones begins 9:45am.

Trinity Art GroupTuesday 8 ��, 22ⁿ� August10.00am - 12 noonWe meet every other Tuesday in theTrinity Room of the Parish Churchwhere our numbers have steadilyincreased. New artists are alwayswarmly welcomed.Contact Trish on 01328 862173.

Market Day Refreshments and StallsEvery Thursday10.00am - 12.45pmDrop in for coffee/tea and cake orsoup and a roll and browse the stalls.

Support in Loss GroupWednesday 2ⁿ� August10.00am - 12.00pm, Trinity RoomIf you have been recently bereavedor you experienced a bereavementmany years ago, you are welcome tocome and share with us a morning ofsupport in a safe and friendly place.Contact Judith 01328 864061

Church Women’s GuildAre on a break for August.

Mothers’ UnionFakenham Mothers’ Union invite youto a Garden Party on Saturday 19��August at 42 and 44 North Park tobring hope to families around theworld.We hope you will join us to enjoyscones, tea / coffee and the chanceto help to change lives.Reg Charity No:240531.Indoors if wet.See Felicity or Ann for details.

Fakenham & District CommunityArchiveTuesday 29�� August2.00pm - 4.00pm, Trinity RoomDuring our monthly sessions ourfriendly team of volunteers arealways at hand to scan pictures andgather information, so if you’d like toshare your memories or pictures withus we’d be very pleased to see you.Fakenhamcommunityarchive.weebly.com/Contact 01328 863377

Choir Practice The choir are on holiday untilSeptember.

Bellringing PracticeSuspended during work on the tower.

Rosemary RoomsEvery Monday10.30am - 12.30pmFor people with dementia or memoryproblems, their family and friends.Hempton Church Hall.Caring for someone with dementia?Join us for a morning of laughter, funand conversation over tea, coffeeand cake. Disabled access.Contact Judith 01328 864061 orPam 01328 829735

Fakenham Local History SocietyNo meetings during August. We meetagain on September 11��.

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Broderers' Guild Workshop Tour @CathedralWednesday 16 August 2017Wednesday 13 September 2017Wednesday 18 October 2017Wednesday 15 November 2017The Broderers’ Guild at NorwichCathedral takes care of and repairsecclesiastical textiles, as well asdesigning and making new frontalsand vestments for use at theCathedral and elsewhere.Take a 'behind the scenes' tour of theNorwich Cathedral Broderers' Guildand find out about about their work.Tours cost £5. To book, contact theBroderers' Guild on 01603 218326(Helen Jenkins) or emailbroderers@cathedral.org.uk

The photograph shows Helen with agroup taking the tour.Photograph by Paul Hurst.

Binham Priory Concerts 2017All concerts Saturdays 7.30pm19�� August, Xuefei Yang (classicalguitar)26�� August, Lendvai String Trio9�� September, Britten Oboe Quartet16�� September, Bergamasca bycandlelight!Please see web site for details(www.binhampriory.org)Tickets are £16 per concert Please contact Maureen Frost, 01328830362davidfrost226@btinternet.com

Events at Norfolk Wildlife Trust CleyCentreCley Calling - Summer SeaThursday 3 Aug - Sunday 6 AugAs part of national marine week wewill be exploring coastal wildlife,landscape and culture in NorthNorfolk. Join us for coastalexplorations, family events, theatre,music and poetry inspired by the sea.Thursday 3 Aug, Coastal Cameras -Pinhole Photography, 10.30am -3.30pmFriday 4 Aug, Coastal Wildlife Talk2.30pmFriday 4 Aug, Stolen Years - JamesBoyd 6pm doors open, 7.30pmperformanceSaturday 5 Aug, Pimms, Pizza &Poetry, 6.30pm doors & food, readingsfrom 7.30pm Sunday 6 Aug, Norfolk Girl11am - 12.30pm or 2.30pm - 4pmSaturday 12 Aug, Workshop - The A-Zof wildlife photography10.30am - 3.30pmSaturday 19 Aug, Capturing Cley10.30am - 1pmFriday 25 Aug, Birds and Breakfast 8am - 10amTuesday 29 Aug, Summer Yoga8.30am - 10am.NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre,Coast Road, Cley, Holt, NR25 7SA www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.ukContact Rachael Wright 01263 740008to book and for more information andcost. Booking is essential.

St. Andrew’s Church, Great RyburghOpen Churches Week:“Ryburgh and the World!”5�� – 13�� August: 10 am – 4 pm daily.All welcome! St. Andrew’s Pantryopen.For more details tel: 01328 829413

Roundabout Fakenham Parish Church

MESSY CHURCHFAITH, FUN AND FOOD

Sunday 6�� Augustin the Parish Church.2.30pm until 4.30pm.

At the July Messy Church, theafternoon’s theme was Faith, likethat shown by the RomanCenturion who believed that Jesusonly needed to say the word toheal his servant. I was asked tolead an activity where people couldmake little paper figuresrepresenting a person or peoplethey wanted to pray for. Thesewere hung on a prayer tree. Whenthey had done this I offered to praywith them and most agreed. Anumber of people of all ages cameto my base and all seemed toappreciate the chance to pray. Iwas encouraged by this andthought the session went very well.It reminded me just how easy it isto be in touch with God in prayer. Iam sure that God always hears ourprayers for those who are sick orsuffering and acts upon them as heknows best, though this might notnecessarily be in line with our ownwishes!

Rev’d Andrew Thomson (retired)

Catch up with

Christ Church FulmodestonServices atFakenhamParish Church

August Services and Events atChrist Church, Fulmodeston

Every Sunday8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)10.30am Parish Communion (CW)

Every Thursday9.30am Holy Communion

Every MondayParish Prayers 8.00amall welcome

Stepping Stones 9.45amCome and join us every Monday(except bank holiday)for friendship, music, stories,toys and games.

August 6��Messy Church 2.30pm - 4.30pm

August 13��6.30pm Healing Service

No Choral Evensong during August

5�� 10.30-1.00 Coffee at the Crossroads

6�� 6.30pm Evening Prayer

13�� 11.00am Holy Communion

27�� 6.30pm Evening Prayer

Everyone at Christ Church wishesyou a happy holiday period. If youhave a spare moment, why notcome to Coffee at the Crossroadson August 5��. There is such a lothappening, includingperformances by Fakenham Ukes,and there will also be a chance towin a pair of tickets for theThursford Christmas Spectacularon December 8��. Talk to oldfriends and meet news ones! Freerefreshments will be served. It isnot too late to book a table to sellyour own work or hold a sale for acharity of your choice. ContactStephen on 01328878364.

On the weekend of September23��/24��, the choir of CorpusChristi College, Cambridge (ourpatron) will be visiting for aconcert at 5.00pm on the 23�� anda service of sung Eucharist (BCP)at 10.30am on the 24��. This willbe the third time the choir hasvisited in recent years and thesehappy times have previously beeninspiring occasions with beautifulmusic performed at a high level

enhancing worship and lifting thespirits. Do join us and put thedates in your diary. Entry to theconcert will be free with a retiringcollection.

We look forward to seeing you atour regular services.

Andrew Lee - Churchwarden01328878870

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No Makers Markets in August.Join us again in September.

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Fakenham Market - Thursday (near Auction Hall)Sheringham Market - Wednesday and Saturday

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Arthur James jewellery online.Bring along your unwanted jewellery items. Any condition

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Hawk and Owl Trust, Turf Moor Road, SculthorpeWhispering around the reserve In one of his first acts as the new chairman of the Friendsof Sculthorpe Moor (FOSM), on 6 July Dr Piers Reinholdpresented the Hawk and Owl Trust a complete Tourtalkaudio tour guide system. These nifty gadgets, known as'whisperers', enable all members of a group to hear whatthe leader is saying, regardless of where they are. They willbe an invaluable aid for the numerous hugely popularguided events at the Trust's Sculthorpe Moor NatureReserve, near Fakenham, Norfolk. The funds needed topurchase this system have been raised through a series offundraising events by FOSM over the last year.

Love is in the air for rehabilitated Barn OwlsTwo young Barn Owls, rehabilitated by the RSPCA RescueCentre at East Winch and released at Hawk and Owl Trust'sSculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve near Fakenham lastautumn, have shown how well they have recovered bysettling down to breed at the reserve. A visit to a potentialnest site - where much owl activity had been seen - by alicensed bird ringer in early June revealed three chicks anda fourth egg which hadn't hatched. The young male BarnOwl has been busily bringing in food for the chicks and thecomings and goings are easily viewed from the PaulJohnson and Victor's hides on the reserve. The three chickswere ringed on 6 July.

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