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Contact Who’s Who

St Peter & St Paul Fakenham Parish Church

The copy date for the July 2018 Beacon is 5th June. Ready for deliverers on Saturday 23rd June.

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 TreasurerVia Rectory Office 01328 862268

Sacristan / Verger for weddings &funeralsPatrick Sheppard 01328 855013

Child Protection OfficerPaul Nielsen 07798 766357

Vulnerable Adults Officer01328 862268

via Rectory office

Organist/ChoirmasterJonathan Dodd 01328 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 FestivalAnne Peppitt 07999 532002

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

Beacon TreasurerJohn Dunn 01328 856644

Beacon DistributionElaine Burbidge 01328 851848eburbidge@gmail.com

Website AdministratorKeith 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 Prayer Space

Page 5 Saturday morning music

Page 6 Town Talk

Page 7 Bits n’ Pieces

Page 8 Audrey Sharp meets PC Jon Parker

Page 9 Purcell School concert, Church Saturday Concert, Community Archive

Page 10 Out and about withKay Hathway

Page 11 Catch up with Fulmodeston Fakenham Church Services and Events

Page 12 Services & Events Confirmation service

Page 13 What’s On

Pages 14- 20Advertising

Contents ViewpointCanon Patrick Foreman reflects on"This is our song."Shakespeare wrote in Twelfth Night'If music be the food of love, play on.'It's surprising how much music andcertain songs or tunes mean so muchto each one of us. They tell me thatstudents who study with music in thebackground, can often remember themusic that was being played whenthey come to recall the informationduring an exam.Many couples who come to churchto get married often want theirfavourite piece of music or songplayed whilst they are signing theregisters. At funerals loved ones askfor the deceased's favourite piece ofmusic to be played either coming inor going out at the Crematorium orchurch. I think this is right andproper, because we want theseoccasions to really reflect the life ofthe people we are celebrating, andwhat motivated them.When my wife and I started courting55 years ago, she introduced me toElvis Presley, Shirley Bassey and GenePitney. I suppose if we had a specialsong from these artists we wouldchoose "I love you more today" byGene Pitney. I introduced her toJohnny Mathis, The Spinners, TheSpringfield's and Jim Reeves. It isgood that we each have differenttastes to different types of music.We both like certain composers inthe classical realm, but both tend toget up and turn stuff off it's too muchin a minor key and depressing.In my early Christian life, TheFisherfolk were instrumental withtheir gentle folk music approach toworship, which came over as verysincere, and took you into thepresence of God in a way I had neverexperienced before. Others wereSheila Walsh, Amy Grant and MichaelCard.However, one of my favouritehymns, although to my knowledge,we've never sung it in FakenhamChurch is: "I stand amazed in the

presence of Jesus the Nazarene"which was written in the early 1900's.Sometimes this hymn is known as"My Saviours Love." There are onlyfive verses in this song, and theyreflect on the passion story of Jesusand what He has done for each one ofus, with a short refrain at the end ofeach verse which goes like this: "Howmarvellous! How wonderful! And mysong shall ever be: how marvellous!How wonderful is my Saviour's lovefor me." By the way, this is just oneof the many hymns I want sung at myfuneral!I can't finish this reflection withoutquoting the words from a refrain ofanother hymn that we've sung onceor twice in Fakenham and that is onethat was written in the late 1800's,and is often sung on Songs of Praiseon BBC1, it is "Blessed assurance,Jesus is mine" and one line of therefrain goes "This is my story, this ismy song, praising my Saviour all theday long." This is my prayer for eachone us. Amen.

Yours in His peace and love, Patrick.

Choir Practice5.00pm every Thursday

Bell Ringing Practice2ⁿd and 4th Thursday eachmonth at 7.30pm

Fakenham Parish ChurchRegistersWedding5th MayDean Hunter and Ashleigh Wellington

Funerals23rd April Brian Dew24th April Maurice Harrod25th April Margaret Hammond1st May Sylvia Howell3rd May Joan Butcher18th May Barry Woodhouse

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Parish Prayers for JuneDaily prayers are said for Fakenham, its people and organisationsDuring the weeks in June we will be specifically praying for:

27th May - 2ⁿd June Outreach of the church, Trinity College, Cambridge. Those who live or work in North Park.3rd - 9th Stepping Stones, Messy Church. Those who live or work in Wensum Way, Thorn Road, Heather Barrow Court, Fayre Green.10th - 16th Day Centre, Community Services.

Those who live or work in Edmondsons Walk, Barons Hall Close, Hall Close, Barons Hall Lane.

17th - 23rd Vocations. Those who live or work in Ken Doy Court, Station Close, Cricketers Close, Mervyn King Close.24th - 30th Ordinands. Those who live or work in Great Eastern Way, The Drift, Driftlands, Heath Rise, Parker Drive, Poppyfields.

Church choirs run in my family. My father was achorister all his life and I joined my first churchchoir at the age of thirteen. We had an excellentorganist who encouraged my love of singing andgave me many opportunities, so I went to a well-known teacher in Manchester and later to musiccollege. Whilst at college I became a member of a smallgroup based at Bolton Parish Church. One memberof the group was Senior Curate at the church, and Isoon found myself a member of the church choir.For over twenty years I sang the most beautifulchurch music and made life-long friends. In 1995 my husband and I moved to Walsinghamwhich we had visited many times as pilgrims. I wasconfident that I would still be able to use my voicein church, but this proved impossible. Eventually Iended up at the Catholic Shrine, where I still singregularly. I was stewarding at the Christmas Tree Festival in2015 when I caught sight of the church music list inthe porch. Many of the anthems I had sung inBolton were there, and I couldn't wait to join thechoir, where I soon felt at home, thanks to theother choir members.

I thank God for the opportunities to use my voicefor Him, and for the wonderful people I have metalong the way. A friend of mine, researching for abook he was writing, came across a gravestone withthe inscription "A Chorister who has joined theHeavenly Choir." I hope to be singing for anotheryear or two, and I'm not going to have agravestone, but I'd like that to be my memorial.

Mary, a member of the church choir.

Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music and herfeast day (special day) is 22ⁿd November. Here is ashort prayer to use.

Dear Saint Cecilia, may you inspire musicians togladden the hearts of people by filling the air withGod’s gift of music and reminding them of theDivine Musician who created all beauty. Amen.

Prayer Space

Our informal Saturday Morning Music sessionsare proving really popular! So far we have hadjazz, baroque and a European Grand Tour. OnJune 2nd we will be having (Tudor) Top of thePops so please come along! And it’s allabsolutely free, including coffee, tea andrefreshments.

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TOWN TALKTown TalkThe deaths earlier this year of IanScott and Alan Childs took me back toformer times when they both livedand worked in Fakenham. I got toknow Ian and his wife Janice on anumber of levels, initially throughteaching their children at the Highschool. Church was anotherconnecting point and also theirsupport for the charity Action Aid. Forsome years Ian was a town councillorand had been very proud to take onthe role of mayor. As a local reportersitting in on council meetings therewere inevitable chats with him about'goings-on' in the local community.Another link was the parish magazineyou are now reading. It had been inneed of improvement for some timeas a more imposing presence in thetown and many were the meetings inthe Scott household to bring thisabout. Church also put me in touchwith Alan whose writing andphotography pursuits produced anumber of outstanding publications,some of which I reviewed for the LynnNews. He and his wife Sarah lived inthe amazing Red House on NelsonRoad which reputedly hadassociations with Oliver Cromwell.Party gatherings there were not to bemissed. An abiding memory of Alanwas as the producer of a spectacular'sound and light' show in the parishchurch, a potted history of Fakenhamand Hempton from the medievalperiod through to the post-war era.This featured a big cast of local actorsand singers - for some reason my rolewas to herald, on a big screen, themore than a dozen pubs which usedto supply the town - and ran topacked audiences over three nights.Those were the days.....

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Knitted Poppy Appeal - part 2Knitted poppies are needed forFakenham's Armistice Centenarycommemoration.If you cannot knit, you could donatered wool - any kind or size - handed into the church on Thursday mornings,or to the Town Council office. Knitting,crochet and felt patterns for allabilities are available from the Church(open all day) or Town Council office(10am - 2pm Mon - Fri), or find yourown online. Below is a very simplepattern that nearly everyone canmanage!We hope all knitters, young and old,will take part in this appeal to share inthe Town's tribute to our war heroes. Enquiries to Alison on 01328 864685.Thank you

Easy Ribbed Poppy PatternUsing double knit wool and size 8 or 9needles (3.5mm, 3.75mm or 4mm)Body of Poppy: using red wool, caston 60 stitches.Rows 1-10: K2, P2 across whole row.Row 11: Knit 2 stitches togetheracross the row (30sts)Row 12: Slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitchestogether then pass slipped stitch overRepeat across whole row (10sts)Break off yarn with a long tail, threadback through the remaining stitchesand pull tight. Join edges withmattress stitch.Centre of poppy: using black wool,cast on 16 stitches, cast off. Coil into atight spiral and sew the base to thecentre of the poppy. Or use a blackbutton with 4 holes.

Fakenham Parish Churchlighting and electrical workplanned for 2018. An update.The PCC have appointed an electricalengineer and lighting consultant todraw up initial plans. By the time youread this, the fabric team should havereceived and looked at the plans andreferred their recommendations tothe PCC for comments. Depending onthe time scale there should be someinformation at the back of church. (I’mwriting this on 18th April for the Junemagazine so a certain amount ofguesswork can’t be avoided!) Bothspecialists are approved by theDiocesan Advisory Committee (DAC),the board set up by the diocese tooversee work done in churches, sothey should help us obtain permissionfor the work to go ahead.For up to date information pleasekeep an eye on the weekly newssheet, the Bulletin, or check at theback of church for our informationdisplay.

Roger BurbidgeOn behalf of the Fabric team

Beacon Delivery.We urgently need volunteers todeliver the Beacon each month to:● Church Lanes & Constitution

Hill 52 copies● Hayes Lane 62 copies.

Please contact Elaine 01328851848 or emaileburbidge@googlemail.com if youcan help or for more information.

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…. and a piece of coffee andwalnut cake pleaseMost of you will know that onThursdays and other suitableoccasions there is a team atFakenham Parish Church whoserve refreshments. On aThursday there is usually a teamof some 8 - 10 ladies who dealwith this, some of them havingbeen at church from about8.00am preparing for themorning. They start serving at10.00am when the morningcommunion service ends and gothrough until 12.45pm. Many ofthe customers are regulars butwe also have many visitors whoare impressed, as comments inthe visitors’ book show.It is with great pleasure,therefore, to be able to tell youthat on Thursday 19th April anenvironmental health inspectorfrom North Norfolk DistrictCouncil visited, unannounced, tocarry out an inspection. Theresult: full marks! The mark of 5star was given, there was nothingthe team should have been doingand weren’t. In fact the inspectortold the team “Fakenham ParishChurch is one of the places wevisit where we know things willbe very much up to standard andwe will have no worries.”High praise indeed. So, well doneteam, high praise you deserve.This is a good example ofoutreach carried out by thechurch. If you’ve not experienceda Thursday morning at FPC nowcould be a good time to visit andsupport. We look forward toseeing you, and the ladies will be

delighted to serve you with tea,coffee and cake!

Roger Burbidge

Christmas Tree FestivalnewsAs you read this, the closing datefor charities to apply for a tree inthe 2018 Christmas Tree Festivalhas passed. As I write it, thereare still almost 3 weeks to go.We already have almost 40applications, and a number of'regulars' have not yet returnedtheir forms, although they haveassured us that they will! We aretherefore confident that 2018will be at least as successful andenjoyable as 2017.That success is, as always,dependant on the support that isalways given by hours ofvolunteering during during thefestival and the generosity ofdonations in advance. It is a bittoo soon to ask for cakes!However, work has alreadystarted to gather and organiseprizes for the raffle and tombola.Over 1000 prizes are needed, andthe team would welcomedonations from now onward.They can be brought to theChristmas Tree Festival desk inchurch between 11.00 and 12.00any Thursday morning.Thank you in advance.

Anne Peppitt -on behalf of the team

Peregrine 'Full house' atNorwich CathedralAfter a shaky start to herbreeding career last year, withonly one chick hatched from foureggs, this year has proved moresuccessful so far for the NorwichCathedral Peregrines. Four eggswere laid between 24th and 31stMarch, with incubation startingwhen the third egg was laid on29th March. The female, widelyknown as 'GA' due to the letterson her colour ring, appears tohave cracked one of the eggswith her talons during incubationand on 7th April this non-viableegg was consumed by 'GA'allowing her to regain some ofthe huge amount of nutrients sheinvested in laying the eggs. Thethree remaining eggs all hatchedsuccessfully, each one a dayapart on 3rd, 4th and 5th of May. From the end of March to Julythe Hawk and Owl Trust run aWatchpoint in the NorwichCathedral Close, whereeverybody is welcome to comeand have a look at the nestingplatform, and look at the birds.There is still at least 35-40 daysbefore the chicks fledge (leavethe nest) and a lot can happen inthat time.

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How did you come to be a policeofficer? - I used to help with the SOSbus in Norwich, doing two or threeshifts at the weekends. The bus isoperated by Open Youth Trust and isthere to help young people in thenightclub district who may get intodifficulty. I saw the police at firsthand and so I became a SpecialConstable. Four years later I appliedto join the regular force and becamea Police Officer in 2012.What was your previous job? - I usedto sell mobile phones, but they'vechanged so much, I'm not an expertanymore!Was police work what youexpected? - Initially, being a Specialwas a real eye-opener. If you thinkpolice dramas are exaggerated,they're not! I dealt with threesudden deaths in my first week in theregular force. The TV incidents areregular occurrences.What is your patch? The towns areFakenham, Wells and Holt but it is atriangular area from Guist in thesouth, west up through Raynham,across to Salthouse and back again.What is the balance of your workbetween on foot and in the car? - Iaim to be on the beat for some timeevery day. It is important for thepublic to see the police around, bothto combat crime and the fear ofcrime. But we are also responsive toincidents. Yesterday I attended aroad traffic accident in the morningand an incident involving a personwith a mental health problem in theafternoon. Preserving life is our firstpriority.How were you inducted into work inFakenham? - The recruitment andtraining process is very intensive andthere is a lot of training in the law.But on the job you learn theapplication of the law in practice.When I came to Fakenham, I wastutored for three months by a moresenior officer who accompanied me

to every incident and who knew thearea well.Have you had any tricky moments? -Yes, several. I've seen many deaths ina variety of circumstances. You haveto be resilient and you do becomehardened to it, but never hard.In your view, what makes a goodpolice officer? - You need a fairamount of patience, empathy andability to put yourself in the otherperson's shoes. You need to be a bitof a counsellor, social worker, offermarriage guidance and a lot ofcommon sense. You have to be fairand balanced and understandpeople's needs. It's a hugeresponsibility. You have to be able tounwind and have a good supportnetwork.In your spare time? - I like to keepmy fitness up by running. I am intosci-fi novels at the moment. I enjoytinkering with our family cars and mymotor bike. I play with my 11yr oldson on the computer.The biggest decision you've made onthe spur of the moment? - My wifeand I were looking to buy a newhouse and we saw one online at9.30pm one day, viewed it at 8.30amthe next and immediately afterseeing it we bought it! No regretseither!What's been your greatestchallenge? - Joining the police as aregular officer. Even though I was aSpecial, the recruitment process ismore involved.Have you been grateful for thekindness of a stranger? - I frequentlyget help from members of the publicand they are very supportive of thepolice. We couldn't do our jobswithout the help of the public.How would your family describeyou? - My wife would say I had asarcastic sense of humour and that Iam a family oriented person and adecent husband. Hopefully my sonwould say I am the best Dad in theworld. I say hopefully!

Your impulse buy? - Milk chocolatedigestives.What makes you happy? - To do adecent job every day. Peace andquiet. Going away for a few days inour caravan.What's your favourite food? - I like atakeaway curry, especially chickenmadras.What would you say to your 18 yearold self? - Listen to your elders. Theyreally do know better!Who has been a great influence inyour life? - My Mum. She worked sohard in two jobs to keep our familygoing. I learnt my work ethic fromher. And PC David Rathband. He wasshot and blinded by the gunman,Raoul Moat. He later ran themarathon as a blind person in aid ofthe charity he set up, The Blue LampFoundation, which assists thefamilies of police, ambulance or firepersonnel who have been injured onduty.Your luxury on a desert island? - Anendless supply of food, Wi-Fi, applejuice and a bit of shade as I'm notgood in the sun.Your ideal weekend? - A park runwith my family, the cinema in theafternoon, a takeaway curry in theevening, a roast on Sunday and a visitto Mum in between.

PC Parker encourages followers onhis twitter account @PCJonParker sofollow him to see what he's up toeach day!

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PC Jon Parker

Fakenham & District Community Archive

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This month's photograph from the Archive shows abig group of Fakenham people proclaiming not just,'this is our song' but also "this is our town". In2008 a team came together in church with the planof creating a show telling the history of Fakenham,based on the French model of portraying the storyof a place in sound and light. Using a script byGeorge Middleton, Grant Harrison as director, AlanChilds as producer and with the help of an awardfrom the Big Lottey Fund, a very mixed cast of localpeople met in church to rehearse Son Et Lumiere.The musical was performed to big audiences inOctober 2009 and the picture shows the finale,which was the whole cast's rendition of There'llAlways Be A Fakenham. The three narrators in thecentre are Tony George, Lucy Ferris and RobinHawkes.

HOWARD YOUNG

Editors note: it is with great sadness that AlanChilds passed away in March.

It would seem that there are lotsof hares to be spotted in Norwichand throughout Norfolk thiscoming summer. I followed a newstrail to discover that the projectwas about children's charityBreak, celebrating 50 years oftheir work with children.

So I went to meet Liz Richards andHelen Vinsen from Break whokindly spoke to me about thisexciting project. They explainedthat the hare project, known asGoGoHares begins on 24th Juneand runs to 8th September. Therewill be a city trail of 50 hares andfurther county trails of 18 hares.

One has been sponsored byKinnerton's chocolate factory andwill be sited in Fakenham.

Liz and Helen told me that theNorfolk based charity Break hasbeen changing young lives acrossEast Anglia for 50 Years. Break

believes every child and youngperson needs a home where theyfeel safe and loved, so they cangrow in confidence and look to thefuture with hope. Workingtirelessly to help young people incare, children with disabilities,children at risk and families whoneed support finding a waythrough difficult times andopening the door to a brightertomorrow.

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So back to the hare trails. How canwe find more details about them?On the 24th June 50 hares will beplaced in Norwich and a further18 will be located around Norfolk.These hares form the city andcounty trails, each with its ownunique prize.

I understand the trail can befollowed, using the map which isavailable during that week fromthe tourist information in Norwichand various tourist spots aroundthe county.

The main hares will leave Norwichon 8th September, before they allappear in the city centre on 7thOctober ready for 4 days of anevent - Hare Today Gone

Tomorrow! 50 of the hares will goto auction on 11th October.Hares themselves have a certainmystique about them, inspiringpoets and artists. Here is a strikingimage of one by local Fakenhamartist Debbie Osborn.

And to finish, a poem by Walter dela Mare.

In the black furrow of a fieldI saw an old witch-hare this night;And she cocked a lissom ear,And she eyed the moon so bright,And she nibbled o' the green;And I whispered 'Whsst! witch-hare,'Away like a ghostie o'er the fieldShe fled, and left the moonlightthere.

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For further information go towww.break-charity.orgor www.gogohares.co.uk Or ring 01603 451094 to donateor volunteer.My thanks to the EDP for sometext and photos and to Liz andHelen from Break.

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Services in June3rd 6.30pm Evening Prayer10th 11.00am Holy Communion17th No service23rd 6.00pm Purcell School Concert24th 6.30pm Evening Prayer

It's that time of year when we welcome the PurcellSchool Impulse Outreach Team. The students will beworking in schools and giving community concerts. Whenmusic, and the arts in general, are the poor relations ineducation, this provides an important engagement forlocal pupils with young people who have exceptionalmusical gifts which they are learning to share as part oftheir own education. The concert starts at 6.00pm and isfree. Arrive early for a seat! It is an ideal relaxedatmosphere for introducing young people to thepossibilities of live performance in various styles. Thisyear, we gather there will be a lot of drumming...

A message from Alison Cox OBE, Director of the PurcellSchool Impulse Outreach TeamBrilliant young Musicians from The Purcell School,generously supported by NADFAS, will be busy in NorthNorfolk schools and churches from 21st- 24th June,running lively outreach projects with children, and alsodazzling community concerts in St Andrew's, Thursford,Christ Church, Fulmodestone and All Saints, Bale.

This year, the group includes:

Billy Watman, Sky TV's Guitar Star FinalistCherry Gee - incredible young harpist from SingaporeTwo excellent drummers! Jack and JoshCody Moss - wonderful jazz pianistA really amazing Lithuanian solo pianistA string duoSingersWoodwind players and lots more ...Absolutely not to be missed!

Other dates for you diary at Christ Church:July29th 3.00pm Tale Dolce Musica in Concert

August4th 10.30am - 1.00pm Coffee at the Crossroads

We look forward to welcoming you to Christ Church.

Andrew Lee - Churchwarden 01328878870

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Catch up with Christ Church Fulmodeston

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Services and events atFakenham Parish ChurchEvery Sunday8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)10.30am Parish Communion (CW)

Every Monday8.30am Parish Prayers

all welcome

Every Thursday9.30am Holy Communion

Stepping Stones9.45amCome and join us every Monday (except bankholiday) for friendship, music, stories,toys and games.

Sunday 3rd June2.30pm - 4.30pm Messy Church

Sunday 10th June6.30pm Healing Service

Sunday 17th June6.30pm Choral Evensong

Confirmation Service 2018On Thursday 10th May the Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Jonathan Meyrick, confirmed EmmaPamphilion and Grace Thomson at Fakenham Parish Church. Emma and Grace were presented withcandles, lit from the Paschal ( Easter) candle as a symbol of the Risen Christ. At a Confirmation Servicethe Bishop prays that the Holy Spirit will confirm the candidates in their faith just as, in the gospel of John,the risen Jesus says to his disciples "Receive the Holy Spirit" (John 20 verse 22). It is the coming of theSpirit that Christians celebrate on the feast of Pentecost.

Many congratulations to Emma and Grace from everyone involved with the Beacon.

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Stepping StonesMonday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th June.Come and join us on Mondays at9.45am. For friendship, music,stories, toys and games. For preschool children and babies with theirparents and carers.Stepping Stones meets in the TrinityRoom inside Fakenham Parish Churchevery Monday (except BankHolidays).There is no charge. Refreshments areprovided free. No booking required.For regular updates and news, pleasevisit and like us on facebookFakenhamsteppingstonesContact Elaine 01328 851848

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

Trinity Art GroupTuesdays 12th, 26th June10.00am - 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.

Church Women’s GuildThe last meeting of the FakenhamChuchwomen's Guild untilSeptember will be an outing to theBawdeswell Garden Centre, wherewe shall have lunch. This will be onMonday 18th June from 12 for 12.30.If you would like to come, and/orwould like a lift, please let PamelaThomas know by Monday 11th Juneon 01328 855219.

Support in Loss GroupWednesday 6th June 10.00am -12.00pm, Trinity Room.If 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

Mothers’ UnionTuesday 12th June at 2.00pm in theTrinity Room.Following in The Footsteps of MarySumner.After our May encounter with theMULOA Programme we will belooking at how we can follow theexample of Mary Sumner, whostarted the Mothers' Union in 1876.Look out for the results!

The June Messy Church is from2.30pm - 4.30pm on Sunday 3rd Junein the parish church.There will be lots of activities and alovely Sunday tea. Every one is welcome!

Rosemary RoomsEvery Monday 10.30am - 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 SocietyMonday 11th June, Salvation ArmyCitadel, Oak Street at 7.30pm.This month is the AGM followed by aPicture Quiz with FakenhamCommunity Archive.Come and see how much you knowabout Fakenham’s past.Members free. Non-members £2.00.

Fakenham & District CommunityArchive Come and join us in the church onTuesday 26th June from 2.00pm to4.00pm. Contact 01328 863377Fakenhamcommunityarchive.weebly.com/

Fakenham & District Flower ClubHempton Memorial Hall NR21 7LGTuesday 5th June 7.30pm.“The Feminine Touch” with JenniBakerAnnual subscription £28Visitors £5Jackie 01328 851933/01328 820463

Great Ryburgh Open GardensSaturday, 30th June 1 – 5 p.m.Gardens open throughout the village.Garden passes: £3.50 from theChurch or the Memorial Hall.Details from 01328 829413

St Seraphim’s WalsinghamGarden Party Saturday 30th June2.00pm to 4.30pm Free admission.Stalls, Refreshments, Children’sActivities, Icon & Railway HeritageMuseum, Community Garden.Station Rd, Little Walsingham NR226EB phone 01328 820610

Nearly New Sale Baby & ToddlerItemsHempton Village HallSaturday 9th June 9.30am-11.30amCome along & grab a bargain.Donation Station on behalf of BabyBasics - Follow our Facebook page forinfo

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for 3 months.

Contact Linda Frost(details page 2)

Advertising in the Beacon does not imply endorsement by Fakenham Parish Church

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NW Garden ServicesGarden, Landscape & Property Services

Neil WilliamsonFree EstimatesNTPC Qualified Chainsaw OperatorPublic Liability InsuredWaste Carried Licence

01328 70113707900 241336nwgardenservices@gmail.com

Deep Cleaning Carpets Pressure CleaningDrives, Patios, Decking Garden Tidy UpsGutters & Windows Interior PaintingConservatories Cleaned

MHS

C L YaxleyProperty Maintenance

Renovations & maintenanceAlso covering fencing, brick & stone work.

Paving and sand stone specialistsNo job too small. Free estimates.

Christopher Yaxley01328 85373607855252550

christopheryaxley@yahoo.co.uk20 Mission Lane, Fakenham, NR218LHMaking your house and garden a home.

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You could advertisehere from as little as

£17 a month.

Contact Linda

lindaffrost@gmail.com

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D. E. RISSMAN & SONSTREE LOPPING &TREE SURGERY

SPECIALISTOver 30 years experience

Tel: 01328 855600 Mob: 07884 312959dougie@oasis-hosting.co.uk113 Norwich Road Fakenham NR21 8HH

● Felling● Clearance Work Undertaken● Hedge Cutting etc● FREE Estimates● Fully Insured