the voice, march 2015 edition
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The Voice is the parish magazine of our Benefice. You can see service times, the parish diary and news and information about our congregations and communities on the pages of The Voice.We are part of the Diocese of Norwich, in the U.K. Welcome all!TRANSCRIPT
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Our Parish Magazine
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March 2015
St Marys, Great Massingham in Early Spring
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THE GAYTON GROUP OF PARISHES MARCH 2015
www.gaytongroupofparishes.org
Our Pastoral Team
Revd Jane Holmes Priest in Charge 01553 636227 [email protected]
Revd Judith Pollard Associate Priest 01485 601251 [email protected]
Revd Sue Martin Hospital Chaplain 01553 636570 [email protected]
Joy Smith Reader 01485 600769 [email protected]
Nell Steele Reader 01553 840814 [email protected]
Revd Jane Holmes Pastoral Care 01553 636227 [email protected]
The Magazine Team
Guest Editor Editor 01553 630203 [email protected]
Steve Williamson Adverts 01553 630203 [email protected]
Steve Williamson Invoicing (adverts) 01553 630203 [email protected]
Sarah Renwick Distribution 01553 636275 [email protected]
Co-ordinators
Sarah Renwick Gayton 01553 636275 [email protected]
Sarah Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253 [email protected]
Sarah Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate
& Bawsey 01553 630993 [email protected]
Bill Lewis East Walton 01760 337438 [email protected]
Church Contacts
All Saints Church, Ashwicken & Leziate with St James, Bawsey
Churchwarden: Steve Williamson 01553 630203 [email protected]
St Marys Church, East Walton
Churchwarden: Bill Lewis 01760 337438 [email protected]
St Marys Church, Gayton Thorpe
Churchwarden: Sarah Kerkham 01553 636253 [email protected]
St Nicholas Church, Gayton
Contact: Stan Watkinson 01553 636629 [email protected]
April issue is due from the 27th. March. Copy in by 17th March please.
Our Cover is of St Mary's Church in Great Massingham one of the now ten
Churches in our group. St Mary, of course, was the loving mother of Jesus.
This by Maureen Hawkins tells us all we need to know about Mothers(& Fathers too).
Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before
you were an hour old, I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of a Mother's
Love.
Your Mother loved you from the moment you were born & will love you every day of
her life. That's what Mothers do.
So on March 15th.,Mothering Sunday, remember your mother with a visit, a call, a
card.........and always with a prayer of thanks for her support, her encouragement
and her love. Steve
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th
Mothering Sunday: 15 March 2015
Mothering Sunday is an opportunity to pause and reflect on what our mums - or
those who love us and look after us - really mean to us. It's a celebration that
originates from the Middle Ages when, on the fourth Sunday of Lent, people gave
thanks to God for the Mother Church and remembered the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of Jesus. Traditionally it was a day when young people who were working
away from home were given the day off work to take presents home and share a
family meal together, with permission to break the Lenten fast, so it also became
known as Refreshment Sunday. As they walked along the country lanes they would
pick nosegays of wild flowers to give to their mothers. Food particularly associated
with Mothering Sunday included Simnel cake - fruit cake topped with almond paste,
sugar violets and 11 marzipan balls representing the 11 disciples of Jesus- Judas
was excluded; and frumenty wheat boiled in milk and sweetened with sugar and
cinnamon. Mothering Sunday was universally regarded as a good thing but over
many years, as more people moved to live in towns it declined in popularity.
After the First and especially the Second World Wars, with the arrival of many
American servicemen, Mother's Day came to the UK from America, where it had
been enthusiastically introduced in 1907 by Miss Anna Jarvis, a school-teacher from
Philadelphia. It had the aim of celebrating mothers everywhere and as commercial
interests became involved, the marketing of cards and gift items took off and we took
Mother's Day to our hearts.
Mothering Sunday was revived too, due to the efforts of Constance Penswick-Smith,
a vicar's wife from Nottinghamshire who fought a 30-year campaign, lobbying
parliament and Church leaders, sending leaflets all over the world. Nowadays
Mother's Day and Mothering Sunday are intertwined; each year there are special
services in the Church of England with the customary little bunches of Spring
flowers, very often involving young people and schools.
Mothering Sunday is a great opportunity to pamper our mums and the people who
love us and look after us with flowers, chocolates and perhaps breakfast in bed?
What will you do for your mum this year?
Reverend Judith Pollard.
OLLARISHIONERST A POLLARISHIONERST A PTO ALL PARISHIONERSTO ALL PARISHIONERS
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Feb 2015
The journey of a lifetime and one which more than fulfilled expectations.
The pilgrims were all from the Norwich Diocese and led by the Bishop of Norwich,
the Rt Rev'd Graham James, Bishop of Thetford and the Dean of Norwich Cathedral.
We journeyed to the Sea of Galilee, and Nazareth and then on to Bethlehem, where
we stayed for several days and journeyed into Jerusalem. There we experienced the
Via Dolorosa, and the site of the crucifixion, the Garden of Gethsemane, the house
of Caiaphas, the Kidron valley, the Western Wall and much more.
Many sites and many moving experiences, not least of which was to celebrate the
Eucharist on the shores of Lake Galilee, and to pray for our benefice, as part of the
diocesan prayer rota, on the edge of the lake.
We did much more than just visit, but then is that not what a pilgrimage is all
about. a journey of discovery, a time for God to find us and to enable us, with
guided and prayerful direction, as we journey back home and then onwards from
there. As a colleague said to me,
Even if there are many places telling you that Jesus walked here and making
claims for his presence in that place, there is one thing that you must do. That is to
see the dawn appear over the Sea of Galilee, as it comes up between the dark hills
and that first shaft of light hits the water, then you know that Jesus would have seen
that same shaft of light so many years ago.
Rev'd Sue Martin
New beginners' walks in The Walks
A new walk has been added to the ever-popular Fit Together Free Guided Walks
programme designed especially for beginners.
Easy Walking Wednesday will take place at 10.30am every Wednesday in The Walks,
King's Lynn. Each walk is aimed at beginners or people recovering from illness or
injury and will be led by a trained volunteer walk leader. There will be distances to suit
everyone and plenty of support and encouragement from the walk leader.
All of the walks are free. Participants are asked to complete a short health
questionnaire before the start of the walk and should arrive 15 minutes early.
Places must be booked in advance by contacting the walk co-ordinator on 01553
616657 or by emailing: [email protected].
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01485 600341
HAY FEVERThe hay fever season will start soon, so be prepared.
Order your repeat prescriptions
If you have previously had a prescription for hay fever treatments, you do
not need to make an appointment to obtain further supplies. Written repeat
prescription requests should be sent to the dispensary.
Prescription costs
Over-the-counter nasal sprays usually cost about the same as a
prescription charge. A month's supply of antihistamine tablets usually
costs substantially more when bought over-the-counter than they cost on
prescription.
Start treatment for hay fever early
All treatments work better if started before the onset of the hay fever
season late March or early April is a sensible time to start.
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ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS
Leziate and Ashwicken WI
In January, Leziate and Ashwicken WI held their 70th birthday party at Leziate
Village Hall with 17 members attending.
Members brought food and decorated the table, Jerusalem was sung and a prayer
of thanks for the food was given. Eileen Baxter and long serving member Wendy
Twite cut the anniversary cake.
Birthday ladies were Heather Box, Myrtle Roberts, Jan Eason and Wendy Twite.
The decorated parcel competition was won by Heather Box, second Ali South and
third Jan Eason. Marks and Spencer vouchers were presented to Joan Brown, Elsie
Bush, Sylvia Webber, Ali South, Myrtle Roberts and Wendy Twite for attaining their
20 points for entering the monthly competitions, there is no time scale it might take
two years but it does give everyone a chance to achieve this.
Members were reminded of the WI Table Top event on 7th March, 10.00 am-2.00pm
being held at Leziate Village Hall. The Nar Valley Group meeting is being held at
Swaffham Assembly Rooms on 11th March entitled Rolys on the Road, Sue Codman
is providing the entertainment, some members will be attending this event. We do
enjoy our WI meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 2.00pm - 4.00pm,
visitors welcome.
Wendy Twite
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West Norfolk Village Games
This annual event is being held at
Lynnsport on Sunday 28 June 2015. This
will be our 7th year of entering as the
G.L.E.A.M. team, made up from people
who live in the parishes of Gayton,
Leziate, East Winch, Ashwicken or
Middleton.
We need people to take part in the
following events:
Badminton: senior & junior events
Table Tennis: senior & junior events
Mini Athletics: combined senior & junior
event (over 11 as at 01.09.14)
Netball: senior & junior events (juniors
over 11 as at 01.09.14)
Squash senior event
Indoor Bowls: senior & junior events
5-a-side-Football: senior & junior events
(juniors over 14 as at 01.09.14, ie school
years 10 and 11)
Darts: senior team
Gladiator Challenge: junior event
(juniors over 8 and under 11 as at
01.09.14, ie school years 4, 5 or 6)
Mini-Soccer: junior event (juniors over 9
and under 11 as at 01.09.14, ie school
years 5 or 6)Archery: senior and junior
events
Rounders: combined senior and junior
event
Fitness Triathlon: combined senior and
junior event (juniors over 12 as at
01.09.13, ie school years 8, 9, 10 and 11)
'Senior' means aged over 16 years and
'junior' means under 16 and over 8 years
as at 01.09.2014, unless otherwise
stated.
Urgent Appeal:
New Treasurer needed for
Leziate, Ashwicken and
Bawsey Village Hall
Management Committee
The village hall is situated in the centre
of Leziate, and is a focal point for a wide
variety of community organisations and
events. The Committee comprises of a
small group of volunteers who meet
every two months. It works hard to focus
on service to the community - keeping
the Hall running smoothly following a
major refurbishment in 2014.
Our current Treasurer will stand down at
the AGM and without a new Treasurer
the Committee will fold resulting in the
Hall being forced to close.
We are looking to recruit somebody who
can fulfil this key role, so if you have a
little spare time to give to your Village
then please get in touch and come and
meet us, maybe you are a regular hirer
and would not like to see the hall close,
for more information call 01553 630756.
A decision will be made following the th
AGM on 19 March 2015.
Thanks
Debbie Ess
If you would like to take part or would like
further information, please contact Sarah
Byatt ASAP either by email or telephone.
First-come-first-served!
email: [email protected]
tel: 01553 630993
Sarah Byatt,
Village Sports Co-ordinator
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ASHWICKEN
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
PRIMARY SCHOOL
The building work at Ashwicken School
is well underway now and the next stage
is to add the roof and make the building
watertight.
The building team have been giving the
children lessons in bricklaying and they
have produced some impressive walls!
The children also took part in a 'Site
Safety' poster competition and the
winning posters will be displayed along
the building site fence.
LEZIATE PARISH COUNCIL
th
The Council met on Wed. 11 February.
The Village Hall Committee sent
representatives to the meeting as, after
the AGM in March, they will have no
Treasurer. Without the essential officers
the Committee can no longer operate
and so there is a desperate need to
appoint a Treasurer. If you would like to
get more involved with the village and
this is a role you may be interested in,
then get in touch with Pauline the Chair
of the Village Hall Committee. I don't
think any of us would want to see the
Village Hall disappearing for lack of a
Treasurer, but at the moment this is a
real possibility.
A brief update on the Bawsey Lakes
proposal was given. A developer has
come forward who wishes to purchase
the site and at these preliminary stages
it looks as though his plans are much in
line with the responses of the
questionnaires received from residents.
There are meetings planned and
hopefully there will be more news next
meeting.
Also next meeting the Parish Council are
going to discuss provision of a
defibrillator in our Parish. If you would
like to voice an opinion on this or any
other parish issue, then you are invited
to come to the next meeting. We always
have a time allocated for residents to
have their say.
The discussion of better broadband was
continued. If you are experiencing
problems with speeds and it is affecting
your business please let the Clerk know
on 01553 630655. We will continue to
press our MP, County Councillor and
Borough Councillor for an answer as to
when our Parish will get higher speeds.
The Parish Council are very impressed
with our flashing speed signs and think
that it does encourage lower speeds,
special thanks were given to Cllr Barnett
for all the time he spends on managing
these for the parish.
Next meeting of the Parish Council is on th
11 March 2015 at Leziate Village Hall.
This meeting will start at 7.30pm, we
hope Anglian Water will be present to
answer questions and provide details of
the next phase of their mains sewerage
scheme. All are welcome.
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GAYTON NEWS
St Nicholas Churchyard
There are still a large amount of
Christmas wreaths on graves please
could these be removed and placed in
the bins provided by the car park gate.
The churchyard looks in a bit of a mess
at the moment due to the wet weather..
Continued building work should be
finished by the end of March and the
churchyard restored to its former self. It
will take time for the grass to regrow.
We have in the past told you that we
intend to remove the mounds from
graves over 12 months old to make it
easier for the mower to travel between
the lines of gravestones. It would be a
great help if relatives could remove these
for us; the soil can be placed by the back
gate - the same place as gravediggers'
use- this can then be spread over lower
places in the churchyard. Those graves
that have not been done by relatives will
be lowered later in the year when we can
organise a group to do so.
If anybody is unsure of the churchyard
regulations please ask to see a copy,
there is one displayed in the church on
the notice board inside the North door.
There should only be one vase per grave
placed by the headstone not in the
centre of the grave.
When you order a head stone from your
stonemason please ask them to remove
the mound when they site the stone. In
the past the Stonemason has
automatically done this but it seems now
they have to be ask.
Should you have any concerns about
this please contact the vicar or any PCC
member.
Thank you from the ladies of St
Nicholas Church Flower Rota
We have a sincere thank you for two of
our ladies that have retired from the
flower rota. Lady Romney for all her
valuable help over many years with the
flowers and events in the Church, you
will be greatly missed. Also Sheila
Thompson who has been a member of
the group for a long time and has also
helped with many events. We will miss
you Sheila.
We welcome Margaret Dennis onto the
flower arranger group and would like to
extend our thanks to John and
Maryanne Nash who, again, kindly
donated the lovely Christmas Tree for
the Church this Christmas. It is
appreciated by us all.
If anyone is interested in joining our
group of friendly flower ladies, please
ring Val on 636614 or Margaret on
636405. Thank you.
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February 2015.
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Learn, Laugh, Love and Be the Best that
you can Be!
Gayton Church Of England School
Apple Class - Dragons Den
Over the past few weeks Apple Class
(Year 1) have had an Alien visit as part
of their Out of This World topic. They
have had to do lots of things for him
such as writing instructions. He asked
them to create a new product to take
back to space. The Alien sent some
Dragons into school to decide which
product to invest in.
They worked in groups to invent a
product, write an instruction booklet,
draw and label a design, make a TV
advert and create a presentation.
On the day we dressed in our smartest
clothes and were very excited to pitch
to the Dragons. We were all very
confident and delivered our pitch
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Gayton WI
Due to the icy conditions, the February meeting which should have taken place on rd th.
Tues 3 had to be postponed until Tues 24 The report from this evening will be in
the April TOVT.th
Meanwhile on Feb 14 members Penny Andrews Gillian Smith and Jan Newman,
went along to the Forum in Norwich where a small WI exhibition was being held.
This is the Centenary year of the WI in the United Kingdom (the very first to set up
was in Wales) and this year, WI's from all over are being encouraged to 'do'
something a little different; hence there was a large notice board in place for
suggestions from members of the public, amongst them were: visits to schools and
to teach cooking skills, using cheaper cuts of meat and leftovers.
Do you have any suggestions ? if so please let us know.
There were also photo's that were taken of trees throughout the seasons, which
were used in the Federation 2014 calendar, and posters of recent a competition.
The WI set many competitions, they help woman to keep minds and thinking alert,
using their many skills that may otherwise become redundant.
A number of small wall hangings were on display, each WI in Norfolk had hand
embroidered their own piece of fabric roughly 5x7 inches depicting what they
thought their branch represented, they were then carefully sewn together and made
into wall hangings, of course Gayton's was featured.
Archive material was also displayed. The WI is the largest woman's organisation in
the UK and can boast of 200,000 members belonging to 6,500 WI's.
At our January meeting all the members were presented with a centenary badge,
depicting the centenary rose, these worn by our three members at the exhibition
were greatly admired by ladies they met there from Winterton WI, they also
'bumped' into the Federation secretary Mrs Cindy Brooks and her husband, whom
we take it as read is a very good WI husband!
The three ladies rounded off their morning with an enjoyable lunch.
Gayton WI is open to all Woman, in the village or surrounding areas and we
welcome and look forward to new members. Why not come along and see what we st
are all about on the 1 Tuesday of each month 7-30pm in the Gayton Jubilee Village
Hall. Not March though because that is the evening our Birthday meal and we are
all going out!
GAYTON SOCIAL CLUB
Easter Disco -
Easter Number Draw .
Monthly Quiz Night and Raffle 7.30 pm.
Saturday 4th April from 7.30pm
Members and guests (all guests must be signed in).
25p per square - ask at the bar.st nd
1 Prize Cash, 2 Prize Pimm's Hamper, & lots of other big prizes
th th
Friday 27 March, Friday 17 April, 5.00 per team (any number in team) on night.
Members and guests (all guests must be signed in).
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Business Cards
Compliment Slips
Multipart Forms
Printed Envelopes
Folders
Brochures
Leaflets
Note Pads
Graphic Design
Corporate Identities
Copywriting
Photography
Websites
Illustration
display
PVC Banners
Roll Up Banners
Pop Up Display Stands
Posters (Paper & Poly.)
A-Boards
Vinyl Cut Lettering
Plot Cut Labels
Canvases
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Mousemats
Keyrings
Mugs
T-Shirts
Magnets
Coasters
Calendars
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Gayton Social ClubYour friendly village club
Membership
History Club meets on
the first Wednesday
of each month
Next meetings
4th March & 1st April
Club Opening Hours
Wednesday 1900-2300
Thursday 1900-2300
Friday 1600-2300
Saturday 1600-2300
Sunday 1200-2230
.....................................................
Premiership Football
Sunday 1st March
Liverpool v Man City
Sunday 15th March
Man Utd v Tottenham
Saturday 22nd March
Liverpool v Man Utd
Hull City v Chelsea
New members always
welcome
Family - 10.00
Couple - 8.00
Single - 6.00
OAP - 3.00
2015 SUBS ARE NOW DUE
Spring is around the corner
and Easter fast approaching
Please watch noticeboards for
events taking place
Subs were due
by 21st December
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Gayton Evergreens
st
The January 21 meeting took place in
the Jubilee Hall, it was quite a nice day
for the time of year and we had an
attendance of 43 members.
Ms Doreen Read was our guest speaker
and she kept us all amused with her
poems about everyday life, which is
always funnier in retrospect than when it
actually happens, so we all had a good
laugh.
We then had tea and enjoyed
homemade cake. Two people won the
Football Tote, Mrs Becky Dearn and Mr
Arthur Franklin each winning 5. The
Raffle was drawn before the enjoyable
afternoon was brought to a close.
This report will be sent to the TVOTV th
before our February 18 meeting when
we will be looking forward to hearing
about Workers, Wellies and
Wheelbarrows. from our guest speaker
Charlotte Phillcox.
th
March 18 our members will be in the
Jubilee Hall for a luncheon of 'Bangers &
Mash' for those attending please be at
the Hall for 12-30pm. Cost 6 per head.
Members only.
th
April 15 we have pre booked tickets for
a matinee performance of 'Singing for
Victory' at the Princess Theatre,
Hunstanton. Please let Derek know asap
on 01553 636377 as we have a deadline
of the end of March for this. The special
offer ticket price of 12 applies to
members only. We will arrive there by
our own transport. Please meet at the
Theatre at 2pm.Programme starts at 2-
30pm.
Anything you need to know? Then
please ring: Kath Roberts 01553 636178
Gayton Jubilee Village Hall
Important Notice
The Halls AGM will be held on the st
Tuesday evening of March 31 2015 at
7-30pm.
If there is anyone who is interested in
becoming a Managing Trustee of the
Hall, please come along to this meeting.
At this present time there are four
Trustees, Three are stepping down from
the position, this is due to personal
reasons, the remaining person cannot
manage the Hall on their own, there
needs to be four minimum and nine
maximum.
The Parish Council do not manage the
Hall, they are the custodians on behalf
of the Village. The Hall belongs to the
Village.
Our Jubilee Village Hall is one that we
can all be proud of; over the past eight
years it has undergone vast
improvements inside and out, it is
greatly admired by visitors, it has an
ambience that is warm and welcoming
with first class facilities.
TO CLOSE THE DOORS on this very
special building because of the lack of
interest would be very sad indeed.
HOWEVER THIS IS WHAT WILL
HAPPEN IF, NO NEW TRUSTEES CAN
BE FOUND.
Hopefully if the Hall remains open the
regular meetings of all our groups will
be able to continue as they are at
present, plus private hire.
For information, booking etc, please ring
01553 636178
Kath Roberts (Mrs), Chair of Gayton
Jubilee Village Hall Trustees.
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Megans Challenge News
Lake District 24 Peaks
Challenge
On Saturday 17th and Sunday
18th May 2014, this challenge the
most demanding yet, was to walk
up 24 peaks, each over 2,400 feet,
in 24 hours total walking time,
covering approx. a total of 32
miles.
Our charity we chose for this
challenge was the East Anglian
Air Ambulance, providing
Helicopter Emergency Medical
Services (HEMS) across the
counties of Norfolk, Suffolk,
Cambridgeshire and
Bedfordshire. www.eaaa.org.uk
A big thank you to Dom McCallum
who is our amazing support driver
and our support group who went
along too. Not forgetting our
wonderful sponsors, Richard at
V&J Knitwear for providing the
challenge tee-shirts, Steve at
Robson Construction and Ian at
Howard Hire for our transport and
fuel.
Also many many thanks to all
those who continually support us
and those who have donated so
generously.
The amount raised for this
challenge was 1100.00.
Presentation - On Sunday 1st
February 2015 at Gayton Social
Club we met Colin Moles
representing the East Anglian Air
Ambulance and presented him
with their cheque.
L-R Dom McCallum, Julian Howard,
Stephen Thrower, Pat McCallum, Debbie
Thrower, Emi Bennett, Colin Moles,
Stephen Stanforth and Simon Tidd
London Marathon 2015
On Saturday 26th April Jeff Reed
is running his first ever Marathon
(26 miles) at the age of 70 years
for Megans Challenge. He began
running again 5 years ago after a
50 year break. He is a member of
Ryston Runners and a regular at
Parkrun. If you would like to show
your support you can donate to
Megans Challenge via the
website. If you fancy a gamble
there is a sweepstake to guess his
chip time. A form can be found at
Gayton Social Club.
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Gayton Parish Council News
th
Meeting held 9 February 2015
New Councillor
The Council was pleased to welcome
Kirsty Vokes to join the Council and fill
the existing vacancy. Kirsty was
successfully co-opted and will join the
Council at the March meeting. The
Council now has a full complement of 11
Councillors.
Local Development Framework
Site Allocations and Policies
The Council considered the Borough
Council's Pre-Submission document
again and noted that the site that the
Borough has chosen as its preferred site
is at the same location to the site that
several residents expressed concerns
about in May 2014 when it was
submitted late in the consultation period,
for consideration for development. The
main concern relates to the access to
the site from an already congested part
of Back Street and the effect a new
development and therefore more traffic
movements will have. The Council
agreed to ask the Borough to make it a
condition of any planning application
agreed at the site that studies on the
effect of the development on traffic flow
in Back Street should be produced along
with a feasibility study on the possibility
of making Back Street one way to help
the flow of traffic. These are additional
comments to those already agreed
regarding the drainage issues.
CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy
)
The Council considered the possibility of
the Borough Council introducing a CIL
which would see developers pay a set
fee to the Council as a levy per square
metre of any new development over
100m squared. 15% of this revenue
would go to the Parish Council in the
Parish that the development would take
place in or 25% if the Parish Council had
a Neighbourhood Plan. The Council
agreed that it would, in principle, support
the introduction of a CIL. It was also
generally agreed that the costs of the
production of a Neighbourhood Plan
would still outweigh the extra 10%
revenue that the Parish Council would
receive through the CI if it had a plan in
place.
PCSOs
The Clerk confirmed that in order for the
Parish to have its own dedicated PCSO,
the annual cost would be 16,782 to the
Council. This would mean that the
PCSO would be 100% dedicated to the
Parish. The Constabulary confirmed that
several Parishes could join together to
share the PCSO and therefore reduce
their costs, however, the Parish Council
agreed that it believed the scheme to be
morally and financially wrong and did not
want to take part in it.
Next Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be th
held at 7.30pm on 9 March at Gayton
Jubilee Hall.
Megan's Challenge
A 10k Charity Run/Walk
Sunday 24 May 2015 in Gayton
Megan's Challenge is planning a 10k run
(or walk) starting and finishing at Gayton
Social Club.
More details to follow in the April edition
of 'The Voice' but, if you are interested in
helping or taking part, please contact
Helen Stevens on 07846 403880 or
email [email protected].
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SERVICES FOR MARCH 2015
st
1 Mar Second Sunday in Lent
8.30am St Marys East Walton Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion
9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer
10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service
10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion
11am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion
th
6 March Womens World Day of Prayer
11.00am Pott Row Methodist Chapel
th
8 Mar Third Sunday in Lent
10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Group Holy Communion
th
15 Mar Fourth Sunday in Lent, Mothering Sunday
8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service
11.00am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion
11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Family Service
nd
22 Mar Fifth Sunday in Lent Passion Sunday
8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion
9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer
10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship
10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion
11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion
3pm St Mary GaytonThorpe Celtic Service
th
26 Mar
3.30pm Jubilee Hall Gayton Messy Chruch
th
29 Mar Palm Sunday
10.30am St Botolphs Grimston Group Holy Communion
3pm St Marys East Walton Donkey Service
nd
2 April Maunday Thursday
10am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion
7.00pm St Nicholas Gayton Passover supper
rd
3 April Good Friday
10.00am Grimston Walk with the cross
11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Liturgy of the Cross
4th April
3pm St Marys GaytonThorpe Family service followed by egg hunt
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th
5 April Easter Day
6.15am All Saints Ashwicken Dawn Service
9am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion
9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer
10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Holy Communion
11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion
Parish Registers
Baptismth
8 February at St Botolphs Grimston Alyssa Olivia Payne
Funerals
th
12 February at Mintlyn Crematorium Gilliam Tollit of Harpley
Memorial Services
th
7 February at Grimston Church Janice Granger th
13 February at Ashwicken Church Kenneth Chestney th
13 February at Gayton Church Lawrence Mack
Wedding
th
14 February at Ashwicken Church Shaun Davies and Emily Churchyard
Monthly Benefice Prayer Meeting
Join us as we gently pray together over matters across our parishes. This is always
important and especially so in these changing times. All are welcome.
st
1 March The Rectory, Gayton, at 3pmth
There will not be a meeting on 5 April as this is Easter Sunday.
EASTER LILLIES FOR ASHWICKEN CHURCH
If you would like to donate an Easter Lily for Ashwicken Church, contact Joy Smith
Around 30 Student Pilgrims pass through Gayton
every Maundy Thursday on their way to nd
Walsingham for Easter. This year, on Thursday 2
April, as in previous years, they will be calling at
Bridge House for a rest break and tea at around 3.00pm!
Please come and help us welcome them, feed them and send them on their way
rejoicing! As many local people as possible would be a great encouragement to them
and we are sure that you will enjoy the experience yourselves too!
For more information, call John and Margaret Currey, 01553 636756, or just come
along to see them arrive, or even walk a little way with them before or after their stop!
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Womens World Day of Prayer
The Bahamas
Jesus said to them
Do you know what
I have done to
you?
A service for Womens World Day of
Prayer is to be held at Pott Row
Methodist Chapel on Friday 6th
March 2015 at 11am. The speaker
will be Revd Judith Pollard.
This years service is written by
Christian women from the Bahamas
The theme of the service is taken
from St Johns Gospel, chapter 13
verses 1-17, Jesus said to them:
Do you know what I have done to
you? and it challenges us to
demonstrate the same radical,
unconditional love for others that
Jesus showed when he washed the
feet of his disciples.
LENT COURSE.
The Long Road to Heaven
We are holding a Lent Course based
on the film The Way starring Martin
Sheen, about a father who follows in
the footsteps of his son along the
Pilgrimage to Santiago de
Compostela.. It starts on Thursday
26th February at Revd Sue Martins
house The Limes, Lynn Rd, Gayton.
4 further Thursday sessions to follow.
Led by Revd Sue Martin & Joy
Smith(Reader).Refreshments
included. Places still available
Please call Sue on 01553636570 or
Joy on 01465 600402 to book your
place.
PALM SUNDAY
Do come and join Timmy and
Jimmy as we
walk to church
for a service on
Palm Sunday at
3pm at St Mary
East Walton.
MAUNDAY THURSDAY
There will be two services on
Maunday Thursday a Holy
Communion 10am at St Lawrence
Harpley and at 7.00pm at St
Nicholas Gayton Passover supper
GOOD FRIDAY.
On Good Friday we will be walking
with the cross round Grimston,
starting at the Clock at 10am then
walking up Lynn Road, Low Road
and Gayton Road to St Botolphs
Church, do join us for all or part of
the walk or meet us at church for a
short service which will be followed
by a Fish Lunch at Pott Row
Methodist Chapel at 12 noon.
Alternatively there is a service at St
Mary Great Massingham at 11am
with The Liturgy of the Cross.
Look out for are Easter Day services
on the churchs notices boards
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EAST WINCH NEWSwww.eastwinchandwestbilney.co.uk
East Winch church services in March
Services are all over the place this month - Lent, Holy Week and the Archdeacon's
visit have all necessitated changes.
1st March 10.30. Morning Prayer at East Winch
6th March 3pm Women's World day of Prayer at Middleton
8th March 10.00 Benefice Holy Communion at West Winch with Archdeacon
15th March 8.00 Holy Communion at West Winch
10.00 Mothering Sunday Family Service at Middleton
22nd March 10.30 Morning Prayer at East Winch
29th March 10.00 Palm Sunday benefice Holy Communion at North Runcton
31st March 7pm Devotion at Middleton
1st April 7pm Devotion at East Winch
2nd April 7pm Maundy Thursday benefice Holy Communion at West Winch
All Saints' Tower update
The tower at the church is in poor condition, and an application to Heritage Lottery
Fund was made last year. Initial investigations, for which we have already received
(and spent) a large amount of money, have been completed, and we are now waiting
with bated breath for the Lottery's decision to allow us to go ahead with the works.
Meanwhile, we have continued to fundraise to cover the part of the cost not covered
by Heritage Lottery Fund. We have had a wonderful response from two local
businesses - 250 from Middleton Aggregates and no less than 3000 from Adrian
Flux! We are so grateful!
Parish Council Meeting 2nd March
Our NCC councillor, Toby Coke, has agreed to attend this meeting and talk to us
about the A47, what he foresees can be done to improve our situation, and what we
can do to help bring it about. He is the chairman of the environment, development
and transport committee, and should be made aware of our views on all roads.
Louise Hepburn from the EDP is also hoping to attend, please support this meeting.
SPEEDWATCH VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Many people are worried about the speed of traffic through the village. This is how to
do something about it.
If we can get six or more volunteers prepared to spend at least one hour per week
checking speeds in the parts of the village where there's a 30mph restriction, the
police will equip and train them for free.
Volunteers cannot check speeds outside the 30 mph area. They will work in pairs or
threes, recording speeds and details of the traffic.
If you want to know more please contact Nell Steele, 01553 840 814.
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Get connected with
Action It Electrical Ltd
Call Paul for advice or a no obligation quotation
01553 829894 07795 262395
All electrical work undertaken
Inspection & testing
Telephone & TV points
Portable appliance testing
Breakdowns & maintenance
Fuse board changes
Storage heaters
Security lighting
Rewires
New builds
Extensions
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EAST WINCH VILLAGE HALL 125 CLUB
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The draw for JANUARY 2015 WAS MADE ON 28 JANUARY AT THE SHORTMAT BOWLS CLUB
THE WINNERS WERE :-
25 No. 62 MRS P RANN, 15 No. 85 MR I RUDD, 10 No. 58 MR T MAKER, 10 No. 33 MRS I WRIGHT
Still time to become a member in 2015.Contact Terry on 841309 to become to join.
Support the village hall and win a cash prizes each month (hopefully)
.
East Winch Village Hall News.
The village hall trustees wish to recruit new trustees working on a voluntary basis
and invite and welcome any resident who wishes to help in running the village hall's
affairs, working with the current chairperson and treasurer to maintain and oversee
the smooth running of this important village asset.
We have at this present time six serving trustees of advanced years and urgently
need new blood to run the not too onerous tasks that keep the hall alive and
prospering.
In the past seven years we have successfully improved and enhanced several
facilities at the hall and have encouraged and welcomed new clubs and users to the
hall.
With so many other facilities changing or closing down we are proud of what we have
achieved during that time.
However with the march of Old Father Time we do need to hand the baton on to a
younger generation.
So please if you can spare some of your time, everyone's most precious commodity,
please contact me on 01553 841309 to talk about our requirements.
Many thanks
Terry Robertson Hon treasurer.
Fourville Players
Though based in Grimston, The Fourville Players attract audiences from all over our
villages. Their new adult comedy play 'Quizzers' will be performed on
Wednesday 25th-Friday 27th March 7.30pm at Pott Row Village Hall.
Tickets are on sale now for 6 (5 for concessions).
Includes interval refreshments.
Contact Emma on 01485 609036 for details
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Crossgates
FarmhouseBED & BREAKFAST
18th Century farmhouse overlooking Pentney Lakes
Three ensuite guest rooms with digital televisions
Private residents lounge, full English breakfast
Telephone 01760 337388
e-mail [email protected]
www.crossgatesfarmhouse.co.uk
Abbey Road
Pentney
Kings Lynn
PE32 1JP
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Call to arrange in-house product trial or talks for groups.
BUY at www.aloenews.co.uk or ring 01553 636367
TEAM LEADERS WANTED. See the benefits
of working from home at www.ypcgroup.com
Ben Steeves
www.norfolkhandyman.co.uk
Natural pools and ponds designed and built
Fencing - Patios - Garden clearance
Sheds and Summerhouses built or assembled
07921 460700
01553 636947
GEOFFREY GRIEF
Painter and Decorator
A Norfolk County Council
TRUSTED TRADER
Telephone: 01553 810668
Your LOCAL
Painter & Decorator
covering all
the villages
Interior and
Exterior
Painting &
Decorating
A.A.COKER
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Chimney sweeping,
brush and vacuum
Handyman and gardener
Garden clearances
Man with a Van
Friendly and reliable service
Fully insured
01553 810114
07706 828791
Buttercups Pre- School
Tel: 07934 170412
Now open at North Runcton
Village Meeting Place, PE33 0RB
Our opening times are Monday, Tuesday &
Friday 830am - 330pm and Wednesday &
Thursday 830am - 1pm during term- time for
Children aged between 2yrs & school age.
We offer a safe, fun learning environment with
caring, experienced and well qualified staff.
As well as offering 15 hours free Government
funding for 3 & 4 year olds, we are registered
for the Take 2 programme
offering free places
to eligible 2 year olds subject to the family
meeting the local Childrens Centre criteria.
Contact us today for a free taster session!
www.buttercupsplaygroup.org.uk
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GAYTON THORPE NEWS
New Service update
The new Celtic Style service held in January proved very popular. It was so lovely to see so many people! I didn't know quite what to expect from the service, having never been to a Celtic service before. It's definitely worth giving it a try. It was a lovely, gentle, peaceful service and is well suited to the simplicity of our beautiful church.
Our next Celtic service is on the 22nd March and we always have refreshments afterwards, for those who would like to stay and chat.
Easter service
We will be having our usual Easter Service with Easter Egg hunt on Saturday 4th April at 3pm. This will be a short child friendly service followed by an Easter Egg hunt outside for the children while the adults can enjoy cake and a cuppa! Come along and have some early Easter fun!
Annual PCC Meeting
We will be holding our annual church council meeting on the 9th April, at 7pm in the church at Gayton Thorpe.
This meeting is the one where we review the activities of the previous year including services, fundraising, the state of the church building, the church finances etc. We also review future and current plans.
We have decided to hold it in the church this year, so that anyone who is interested in how the church functions on a day to day basis can come along and listen to what goes on.
After the meeting we will have an "open forum" so that if anyone has any questions about what has been discussed at the meeting, or about the church generally they can voice them and hopefully have them answered!
There is a lot of misunderstanding about how the church runs and is funded and so it would be a good opportunity to share information and understanding with anyone who is interested.
Walking paths
The West Acre Estate have produced a definitive map of all the paths which can be walked around the estate, including Gayton Thorpe. These are permissive pathways and, in some cases, along field boundaries. I will place some copies on the table near the door of the church. If you are an avid walker with or without dogs, please pop in and take a copy - you may find some places to walk that you weren't aware of.
There are many conservation schemes in place across all farms on the Estate, which are left untouched to encourage wildlife, beneficial insects and small mammals. We would ask that you kindly do not walk on these areas, as there are plenty of other beautiful areas to walk. If you stick to the paths marked on the map, you can't go wrong! "
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J. E. HOWARD BUTCHERS & DELICATESSEN HOWARDS ABATTOIR
Lynn Road, Gayton, Kings Lynn
Tel: ( 01553 ) 636234 Fax: ( 01553 ) 636121
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Meat sourced from local farms, processed here
at our own abattoir
Fresh bread delivered daily by a local baker
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
Established 1920 Free delivery within the local area
Ray Smith & Son LandscapesAll types of fencing erected
Patios laid, ponds dug or filled in
Treework & pruning
Full lawn care service
Hedges trimmed, reduced or removed
Garden waste removed & recycled
Licensed waste carrier
Full public liability insurance
Free estimates 01553 840424
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ARE YOU 65 OR OVER? NEED INFORMATION OR ADVICE ON THINGS TO DO,
GETTING OUT AND ABOUT, STAYING SAFE AND WELL OR CARING FOR
SOMEONE, THEN...
Available online at
www.asklily.org.uk
or by calling 01553 616200
Living Independently
in Later Years
a directory of services,
activities, advice and
guidance for older people
living in West Norfolk
QEH MATTERS
At the time of writing this article, work was due to start to improve pedestrian access
at the main entrance. The work includes a new walkway onto the site, widening the
existing pavements, and replacing the paving at each entrance to meet the needs of
disabled visitors. Work has also started to expand and modernise the children's
treatment and waiting area in the emergency department.
After introducing bottled water as part of infection control, it has been decided to
distribute it to every ward following positive feedback from staff and patients. Patients
say that the water seems fresher from the bottle than in a jug as it is self contained. It
is also easier to drink and less likely to be spilt. Staff have found that it is easier to
monitor water intake and is more efficient, saving time cleaning, refilling and
redistributing jugs. Patients drink more water, keeping better hydrated and this aids
their recovery. This initiative continues to play a key role in improving safety and
decreasing the chance of norovirus spreading on wards. The public are also asked to
help by not bringing their own bottled water or food for patients. Viruses like
norovirus do not start in the hospital; they are brought in. By eliminating the risk of
outside germs entering the hospital, they reduce the risk of such viruses spreading
within.
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The next Governors' Council meeting is on Tuesday 2 April at 4.00pm; in the
Conference room at the QEH. Members of the public are warmly welcomed. Please
phone 01553 613142 if you wish to attend.
Pat Watts
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Small or large quantities up to 6m loads of ready-mixed concrete
From the smallest DIY to a big
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We now have a 23m Concrete
Boom Pump for hire
We are operating in:
Kings Lynn
Swaffham
Wisbech
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Unable to manage
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Experienced lady gardener
offers reliable help and
extra hands for larger jobs
Christine's GardenMaintenance
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Untidy garden?
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Good Cooking starts with a Clean OvenCall Tim Ayling today to book your oven clean on
01485 542619
Friendly, professional, reliable & tidy
Completely safe, gentle cleaning system
No fumes, no mess, no bother
Removes grease, fat & burnt on carbon deposits from:
Ovens
Grills
Extractors
Filters
BBQs
Microwaves
Hobs
Ranges
AGAs
Good cooking starts with a Clean Oven
West Acre Montessori School Est. 1982An independent nursery school in East Walton
Set on the Common, we provide a unique, child-centred
15 hours per week funding for all 3 & 4 year olds
QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME MEMBER. OFSTED REGISTERED
Contact ROSIE REYNOLDS on 01760 337316
approach to early education.
The school is led by mature ,fully qualified Montessori trained staff.
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The Royal British
Legion
Chairman.
Mr Julian Kirk
Meerdyke Farm,
Harps Hall Road
Walton Highway, Nr
Wisbech,
Norfolk.
PE14 7DL
Middleton & District Royal British Legion. March report
I start this report on a somber note, during the last month two of our members have
passed away, Joyce Wells and John Galley. Joyce had transferred in to our branch
last year and played a very active role, helping us with the Poppy Appeal and
attending all our Functions.
John Galley was our former Poppy Appeal organiser and branch committee
member. Our deepest sympathy goes to both families. th
We have a branch meeting on the 9 of March at the William Burt Center, West
Winch @19.30th
Our April Evening Buffet will be on the 15 at the William Burt Centre, West Winch,
6.30 pm for 7 pm. Please book tickets for this by contacting Lilian Fisher 01553 841
852 email: [email protected]
For those of you that have never attended one of our buffets please come and enjoy
an evening with us, all are welcome. Not only do we provide you with a full buffet but
also wine and or soft drinks are all included in the ticket price of just 6
th
We have a sponsored walk / run on the 10 of May in North Runcton, the course is
only one mile long starting and finishing at the Scout Hall, but you are encouraged to
complete as many laps as you wish. Monies raised will go to our Branch Funds and
the Poppy Appeal. All are welcome to enter, including wheelchair and pushchair
users, dog walkers and serious runners. Sponsorship forms are available to
download from our facebook page. Go to our website and click on the facebook
button. Sponsorship forms can also be obtained from Julian Kirk by calling
07816909870
Our 2015 Agenda /Events list is now live on www.britishlegion-middleton.co.uk
Julian Kirk. Chairman.
Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)
st
Tuesday 31 March 2015, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent
School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road.
Please come along to this illustrated talk by David Lindo, entitled:
Urban Birding
We are delighted to welcome David Lindo of TV fame to NarVOS for the biggest
event in our calendar, namely this talk from the Urban Birder. David describes
himself as: A broadcaster, writer, naturalist, photographer, public speaker, tour
leader and oh, I have been known to do the odd bit of birding! We hope you can
join us for what promises to be a fabulous evening.
Visitors most welcome. Admission 2 on the night if you are not a NarVOS member. For
more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on 01760 724092.
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Comprehensive shop for horse
and rider
Superb facilities
Hacks and pleasure riding
Childrens holiday activities
Situated just off the A47 between
Middleton and East Winch
Telephone: (01553) 841212
Web: www.beec.co.uk
Professional riding instruction
by BHS qualified instructors
Learn to enjoy riding at
Blackborough End
Equestrian Centre
Tree surgery
&
hedge
maintenance
GRANGE TREE
SERVICES
JOHN MINDHAM
(Professionally insured)
Tel: 01760 755423 (West Acre)
& 07770 488788
Whitehouse Service Station
Lynn Road, Gayton. Telephone 01553 636368
Fuel sales
petrol, diesel, Autogas & Calor Gas outlet
Convenience store
groceries, fruit & vegetables, household goods
frozen goods, wines, beer & spirits, soft drinks
national newspapers & magazines
fresh dairy and bakery products
National Lottery and scratchcards
Paypoint and Payzone
MR SNIPPERSGENTS HAIRDRESSERS
Reduced prices for children and OAPs
Stockists of Uppercut, Lagoom Jam, American Crew
Mon, Tues, Weds 8 am - 4.30 pm.
Thurs, Fri 8 am - 5.30 pm. Sat. 6am - 2.30
7 STYLISTS with an AIR - CON SALON
2 St James St. Kings Lynn, PE30 5DA
Telephone 01553 773732
CASH OR CARD
Local Service at Local Prices
Friendly, Professional, Prompt
Commercial and Domestic
Free advice and estimates
Competitive rates
Fully insured
01760 755574
07795 973439
www.castlepest.co.uk
BusinessCare Ltd
BOOKKEEPING PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Unit 1 Chapelton Lodge, East Winch Road
Blackborough End, Kings Lynn, PE32 1SF
Tel: 01553 849849
email:[email protected] website: www.kvtbusinesscare.co.uk
For all your business needs
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Let your dog have a vacation too!
Share our family home, with a secure
garden, walks and company
Daily and weekly boarding with
space for rabbits & guinea pigs
Dog walking from your home
Call Helen on
01553 630747 or 07720 888983
Chris Spragg Leziate Drove Garage Ltd
01553-630999Specialising in Service and Maintenance of Most types of Petrol & Diesel Motor Vehicle
Your Local M.O.T. Testing Station including Class 7 & Large Motorhomes
While You Wait By Appointment Warm Friendly Waiting Area Easy Parking.
Air Conditioning Leak Test & Re-Gas (Year Round)
Fault Code Reading Most Makes Catered for
Tyres Wheel Balance Puncture Repairs Batteries
Open Monday to Friday 8.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-12 noon
LEZIATE DROVE, POTT ROW, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK. PE32 1DD
- Property Renovation &
Maintenance
-
Landscaping
- All Types of Fencing
Free No Obligation
Quotes
To find out more please
contact us on:
Greg: 07538877162
Liam: 07557802608
RENOVATE
(EAST ANGLIA) LTD
Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston
Sleeps 5, private parking and garden
In between house sales, having building work done or simply
taking a break, then contact us for availability.
Open all yearClean and comfortable home with log burner,Wi-Fi and stairlift
Linen provided (except beach towels)
Children welcome, but unsuitable for under 5's
Small dog by prior arrangement
Non Smoking property
For brochure and further information
Contact Sue 0789 502 8141 or Freya on 0790 333 5327
or email: [email protected]. web. www.latchcottage.com
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A TNAerial N Telephone
Installation
Specialising in
For a fast reliable service
Call Stuart
Tel: 01553 768349
Mobile: 07958 284442
To point you in the right direction
Free view
QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
OIL BOILER SERVICING
For all your domestic and industrial maintenance
requirements including
Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing.
All general maintenance or repairs undertaken
Emergency call out available
OFTEC registered
Member, Guild of Master Craftsmen
Please contact MICK BONE
Tel: 01553 841342 Mob: 07960 170826
JON SAUNDERSCARPENTRY & JOINERY
Purpose madeDoors
Windows
Stairs
Restoration, Conservation
Sash window specialist
Kitchens, Bathrooms
Household maintenance
Tel: 01553 673885
Mob: 07887 771063
203 Wootton Road, Kings Lynn
Firewood
Delivered to your door
Fencing panels made to order
Small quantities also available for
collection from Orchard Sawmills, Rougham
Contact David Woods on01328 838404 or 07785 724611
Norfolk Woodburners
offer the best local
service for the supply
and installation of:
Wood Burners & Multi-Fuel Stoves Main agents for Aga, Hunter &
Cleanburn Stoves
Flexible Chimney Liners Twin Wall Chimney Systems Fireplaces Opened UpFor a free site visit and quotation contact us on:
t: 01328 700161m: 07966 661175e: [email protected]
www.norfolkwoodburners.co.uk
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WOODBURNERS
NORFOLK
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sat &
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www.klearvuaerials.com
Tel 01553 674950 Fax 01553 671499
Receive your LOCAL channels
BBC East & Anglia TV
Available in ALL areas
You too can have crystal clear reception
Call the people who know and care
ID NUMBER: 18267073 C893
Carpentry & Joinery
Locksmith & Key Cutting
Automotive Locksmith & Key Cutting
UPVC & Garage, Window & Door Repairs
Glazing & Board Ups
Contact Richard Brown
Tel. 01553 774775/ 01760 338405
Email. [email protected] www.rkb247.co.uk
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Southlands Dental Practice
Swaffham
Telephone : (01760) 721385
www.southlandsdentalpractice.co.uk
Comprehensive private dental care for adults and
children in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Services available include:
Dentistry based on the individual needs of each patient
Modern surgeries all located on the ground floor
An emphasis on preventative care and promoting oral health
Dental Therapist and Hygienist services
Mr. R.A. Furniss (U. London) Mr. R.J.F. Bentley (U. London)
Mrs. A.L. Wren (U. London) Mrs. C.M.A. Bentley (U. Bristol)
Mrs. C. Shearer (Dental Therapist)
v Professional wall and floor tiling services
v Natural stone, Ceramic and Porcelain etc.
v Interior and Exterior Decorating Contractor
v New and refurbishment work undertaken
Please contact me for a free quotation
Tel: 01553 635010 Mob: