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July-August 2015

Grimston. Roydon,
Congham and Pott Row

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THE VILLAGE LINK

GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM
Hello All,
We have had some beautiful weather recently. It seems as though summer is
finally here! We wish you all a wonderful summer break and will see you again for
the September issue! Please accept our apologies for the omission of the email
address in the June edition plus other omissions which were due to
circumstances beyond our control. The cover photograph was taken by editor
Chrissy Shale and is of a Grimston wheat field.
Please send contributions to grimstonvillagelink@outlook.com

Deadline for submissions for the September issue is 18th August

EDITORIAL TEAM:

Hayley Davies
609215
Chrissy Shale
601139
haywood301@btinternet.com,
ADVERTISING: Roger Haywood,
KL-630301
Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered
to 9,Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB
Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston),
Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row)
CHURCH CONTACTS:
RECTOR :
The Revd. Jane Holmes
jmh200@btinternet.com
01553 636227
TEAM VICAR Revd Judith Pollard
wotzpollard@aol.com
601251
ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON
www.grimston.churchnorfolk.com
Wardens:
Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row
601666
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon
600612
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM
www.congham.churchnorfolk.com
Wardens:
Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington
600153
Mrs Iris Baker, 5, The Walnuts, Grimston
600355
ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, ROYDON
www.roydon.churchnorfolk.com
Wardens:
Mr David Grimes, 24, Church Lane, Roydon
600388
Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon
600059
CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
WAHM Club:
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon
600612
Rock Solid (11+): Mr & Mrs Charles Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon
600612
Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston
600750
Bell Ringers:
Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston
600041
POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH
Minister:
Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton
01553-676918
Church
Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road
600593
Village Website: grimston.norfolkparishes.gov.uk including current and back copies of Village Link

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TO
OLLARISHIONERS
AAPLL PARISHIONERS

TAOTPA
ALL
P PARISHIONERS
T OLLARISHIONERS
Who can remember John Masefield's beautiful poem Sea Fever? I must go down
to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask is a tall ship and a
star to steer her by.
On July 12th we have an opportunity to remember the Mission to Seafarers on
Sea Sunday, when we think of everyone whose way of life and livelihood depends
upon the sea. In the coastal waters of Britain and all over the world the Mission to
Seafarers provides support, in everyday life and in maritime emergencies. In
Norfolk we are fortunate to have a very beautiful coastline which attracts many
visitors to our region. However, if we think globally, Sea Sunday takes on
particular significance. I must go down to the sea... Current news stories remind
us of the plight of huge numbers of desperate people, men, women and children:
economic migrants and refugees fleeing war zones, risking and so often tragically
losing their lives in over-crowded, unseaworthy vessels; and finding little comfort
after they disembark as they are refused entry to their chosen destination; and
refugee camps spring up across the Mediterranean. We all have the right to live
without fear. As fellow members of the human race we cannot help but have
profound sorrow at these tragic events, perhaps feeling powerless to influence
things; but we do have the option to lobby our MP, to actively support
humanitarian organisations such as Christian Aid, and most importantly to pray for
compassion to prevail, for stability and justice in the regions from which so many
are fleeing for their lives and, at European governmental level, for compassionate,
creative, economically sustainable solutions. The Archbishop of Canterbury and
the Pope have joined together in calling for Europe as a whole to rise up and seek
to do what is just. Amen to that.
Reverend Judith

Thank You
Many thanks to those who contributed to the
Christian Aid collection in Congham. 240.52 was
raised.

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Dog Bins Notice

Grimston Parish Council request that all users of the Dog Bins around Grimston &
Pott Row please take note. If a dog bin is full could you please take your dog waste
home and place it in your Black Bin (double bagged) - which is acceptable. Also
apparently people are taking their dog waste from their gardens and putting it in the
dog bins - this is not what they are there for - they were provided for dog walkers to
use. Again double bag it and use your Black Bin please.

Tolerance of Pet Cats

It has come to our attention that some residents in the villages have been verbally
abusive towards pet cats-threatening to shoot them and also suggesting catching
them in a cage. This behaviour is frightening to pet owners and unacceptable.
Humane deterrents are:
Shoo the cat away by clapping hands or use a low powered water pistol, being aware
not to scare cat onto road.Cultivate shrubs closely and/or use plants cats do not like
such as 'coleus canina but NOT poisonous varieties.Consider using pebbles/shingle
in the long term or in the short term crushed egg shells or holly leaves.
Lion dung infused pellets or chicken manure pellets. Automatic garden spray,
triggered by infra red detector which locates movement.

THANK YOU! Coffee Morning & BBQ

St Andrew's Church PCC would like to thank Albert & Marjorie Peach for hosting
this very successful event.
Albert & Marjorie along with their team of busy bees, Trevor, Carly, Tina, Ann,
Jenny, Jenny, Andy & Harry raised an amazing 629.00 towards St Andrew's
Church kitchen fund.
"Thanks" also go to all the local businesses and villagers who supported the
event by attending, and donating raffle prizes, cakes, plants & bric a brac.

TiddlyPotts Playgroup
Many thanks to everyone that attended the opening of TiddlyPotts Playgroup on 5th
June, it was lovely to see so many of you there. We were overwhelmed by the
number of people wanting to register with us and therefore had to make the decision
to limit the number of spaces we could offer during our sessions on Friday mornings
at Pott Row Methodist Church. All of our spaces were very quickly allocated and we
are now FULL. However, due to popular demand we are operating a waiting list
system, so if you haven't visited us yet, please feel free to come a long for a session
one Friday 9.30am-11.30am, find out what we have to offer, meet the playgroup
leaders and join in with our fun activities.....then let us know if you would like to be
placed on our waiting list!
Many thanks
Emma & Dionne @ TiddlyPotts

tiddlypottsplaygroup@gmail.com
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Grimston & District Good Companions

At our July meeting our subject for discussion was 'Superstitions.' On each table
was an envelope containing slips on which were written different superstitions,
some well known and some more unusual ones. We took turns to read them
out, and then shared our memories and amusing stories about how they had
had impact on our lives in the past. One member recalled the time he was
determined to disprove the saying that walking under a ladder was unlucky, by
deliberately walking backwards and forwards under a ladder without any
problem - until the man using the ladder carefully dropped something on his
head! We also spun coins to find out which way they landed -would we get
heads for 'good luck' or 'tails for bad luck!'
We then enjoyed a delicious tea kindly provided by members of the Green
Fingers.
Our next meeting will be held at the Methodist Chapel when we join with the
church members for the annual strawberry tea, an afternoon which this year will
include music provided by musicians from Springwood High School.
Our annual outing in August will be a visit to Pensthorpe.

GRIMSTON & DISTRICT W I

Would like to invite any former members to join us for afternoon tea to celebrate our
80th birthday and the W I Centenary. This is being held at the Chapel on Saturday
12th September 2015 at 3pm till 5pm. We hope you can join us to catch up with
friends past and present.
RSVP if possible to Mary Roper 01485 600003 or Jenny Baker 01553 630369

Oldies Who Lunch

Our next OWLS meet is at Knights Hill on July 15th and then we thought perhaps
back to our local Three Horseshoes on August 12, as the previous lunch there was
very good. Anyone who would like to come would be most welcome; there must
someone out there who would like some chatty company for lunch!! Please contact
Judith Gough on 01485 609217 or goughpj@btinternet.com and if you need
transport, that can be arranged!

King's Lynn Poetry Festival

THE 31ST ANNUAL KING'S LYNN POETRY FESTIVAL is scheduled for the
weekend beginning Friday 25th September 2015 at 7.30 pm in the Town Hall,
Saturday Market Place.
Full details of the Festival events and times are available online at
http://www.lynnlitfests.com/, or for more details you can e-mail founder Tony Ellis at
enquiries@lynnlitfests.com. Tickets for all events are 8.50, and are available in
advance or on the door (although you're highly recommended to book your tickets)
and a weekend pass for the whole Festival is available for 37.50.
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Greenfingers June 2015

The meeting commenced with notices and general information. Jenny Haywood
thanked all the members who helped with the Plant & Cake Sale, which raised
450 for club funds. Raffle and Tombola prizes were requested for the Annual
Show on September 5th. The Club is entering the Sandringham Flower Show in
the Small Gardens section.
Mr Jonathan Denney gave a brief talk on Ezone, a day centre supporting local
young adults with learning difficulties. They make and sell a variety of items
which helps to boost their self- confidence. Along with Remap, this is the second
charity we have chosen to support at our Annual Show.
Our guest speaker Dr Ian Bedford, chief entomologist at the John Innes Centre,
gave us his lifetime's experience on bugs, a fascination that started in childhood.
He spoke on beneficial and destructive bugs and recent entries into the country,
who hitch a ride across The Channel with ease. The Spanish slug is the latest
unwanted invader, large, striped and very prolific.
Plant of the month winners were:
1st Neville Jackson, 2nd Eileen Godsall, 3rd Mary Cross.
Outing to Peter Beales Classic Roses: From greeting the coach on arrival, to
waving the visitors goodbye, the staff at Peter Beales looked after the Club
Members superbly. The cafeteria was outstandingly good, the roses superb and
the quality of the plants on sale excellent. A talk, with tea and cake, followed by a
tour of the gardens made a fitting end to the visit. Many thanks to the organisers.
The next meeting on July 14th is an evening visit to Dale Farm Gardens,
Dereham. The coach will leave Pine Parlour at 6.30pm. Cars can be left as usual
on the Village Hall carpark.
Due to ill-health, there is a change of speaker at the meeting on August 11th.
Simon White, sales manager at Peter Beales, will talk on Gardens of East Anglia.
All are welcome.

Greenfingers Horticultural Show

Can you grow fruit, veg, plants and flowers?
Take photographs, bake, make preserves & chutneys?
Knit, sew, paint, arrange flowers or be generally 'crafty'?
If you can say 'yes' to any or all of these, this is an invitation to all residents of
Grimston, Congham, Roydon and Pott Row to take part in our Annual Show on
Saturday, September 5th in the Village Hall, Pott Row.
Why not pick up a schedule from the Post Office Store, Elsegood's Butchers or ring
Jenny on 01553 630301.

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Fourville Players
The youth show is well under production and tickets are now on sale from Emma
on (01485)609036. Tickets cost just 5 whether adult or concession, and
performances are Wed 22, Thurs 23rd and Friday 24th July at 7.30pm.
This Years show is called 'Between the Lines' and is a one act musical comedy
featuring some of your favourite traditional fairytale characters.
July 17th we have our next bingo night, eyes down 7.30pm at the village hall. As
always bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Sunday September 6th is the village fete 2-4.30pm on the village green- we will
be running old style school sports day games such as egg and spoon and bean
bag races. If anybody would like to have a stall on the day they are priced at 5
and can be booked by calling Emma on the above number. If anybody would like
to help The Fourvilles Players man one of their stalls we would be extremely
greatful!
Finally this Years pantomime is provisionally Aladdin and will be performed at the
start of December. If anybody would like to be a part of the production, particularly
on the stage please let us know. We need adults to be able to continue to perform
the shows that people in the village have come to enjoy watching and
unfortunately we are getting very low on the number of adults we have to perform.
To ensure the future of The Fourville Players we are looking to welcome as many
new members as possible, you don't have to live in the village and rehearsals are
blocked so you only need to rehearse on some Tuesday's or Thursday's
dependent on your character. For more Information please contact Emma or Leah
on fourvilleplayers@hotmail.co.uk

DOG SHOW IN GRIMSTON IN AID OF TANZANIA

On Sunday the 9th of August I will be holding a dog show opposite the church in
Grimston to raise funds for an expedition to Tanzania in 2016. My name is
Charlotte Page and I am currently an A-level student at Springwood High School,
and the trip will take place after my exams. The organisation that I am travelling
with, Camps International does vital work with communities all over the world,
from helping build and furnish schools, to beach clean ups and digging new water
holes. These projects are run all year round and during my time there I will be
working on a few of them.
The dog show will have a mixture of classes; a handful of pedigree classes
followed by fun classes such as 'dog with the waggiest tail' and 'dog most like
owner'. Sunnyside Vets have kindly offered to help judge the show.
The show will run from two o'clock onwards, entry fees are 1 per class.
If you would like a copy of the schedule before the show, please email
pagecharlotte@live.co.uk or phone 07747720004.

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Summer 1915, Continuing the story of Grimston men killed in

WW1
George Mayes died Monday 12th July 1915.
In the early months of the war the army was made up of regulars and the territorials.
The pre -war British army drew its rankers from the urban and rural poor and
although life in the army was tough it could appeal to young men wanting to escape
poverty. Like Alfred Rumbles and Lloyd Franklin, George Mayes joined the forces
several years before the war. George was in the same battalion in the 1st Norfolk's
as Lloyd Franklin but we have no way of knowing whether they served together or
knew each other.
George had already been wounded and returned to duty once before his death in
July 1915. From the war diaries it seems that, following the savage battle for Hill 60
in the spring, the Norfolk's were in trenches around Verbranden Molen for all of
June and some of July and it was during these routine trench duties that George
was killed. Mr and Mrs Mayes received the news of his death quite quickly and it
was reported in the Lynn News on the 30th July. At a commemorative church
service Rev Ellaby told the congregation that George was a quiet and steady lad,
kind to his parents and an example to others. The fact that his parents thanked
villagers for the letters and presents sent to George at the front bears witness to his
popularity.
George was buried in a battlefield grave in a small cemetery called Trench
Railway Cemetery with twelve comrades; Walter Hammond who was a village lad
the same age as George and who was also serving in France, wrote to the rector to
inform him that George had been buried by his comrades and in this at least Mr
and Mrs Mayes could take some comfort. At the end of the war, when many
battlefield burials were brought in to larger cemeteries, George was finally laid to
rest in Perth Cemetery, Zillebeke.
Please contact us if you are related to George and would like a photograph of him.
Cecil Ellaby Sunday 8th August 1915
Cecil Ellaby was the son of the rector of Grimston, Rev Alfred Ellaby. He was born
in Hales, Staffordshire and had two sisters and two brothers. Cecil was sent to
school at St John's School in Leatherhead which was then a school for the sons of
clergymen; he was there in 1901 when he was twelve. By 1911 Cecil was a bank
clerk living in Sheffield lodging in the house of Joseph Rodgers. It seems banking
didn't work out for Cecil as on 25th May 1912 he boarded the ship Drayton
Grange in Liverpool bound for Auckland New Zealand. In the same year another of
his brothers Francis, set sail for Canada.
On the outbreak of war Cecil joined the New Zealand Army in Holmbush, Gisborne
and he was soon on board a ship again, this time the Mauganui carrying the
Wellington Infantry Battalion to Gallipoli via Suez. The Wellington Battalion took
the summit of Chanuk Bair before dawn on 8th August 1915; it was the greatest
achievement of the Gallipoli Campaign for the ANZAC forces. However, with
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daylight the Turks mounted a furious counter attack and Cecil was killed sometime
during this day long battle. He was not alone. When reinforcements finally arrived in
the evening the Wellingtons had had seven hundred and eleven men killed or injured
out of seven hundred and sixty. Cecil Ellaby has no known grave and is
commemorated on the Chanuk Bair Memorial.
Ian and Steph Hall 01485 600470

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Providing emotional support to families during pregnancy and the first year after
birth.Family Action works with the whole family to help them find solutions to
problems, no matter how difficult, so that they become safer, stronger and more
optimistic about their future.The service will provide parents with a dedicated trained
volunteer who will offer emotional support and support to access other services in
the community.If you would like to find out about becoming a volunteer please
contact our Perinatal Support Coordinator.Melanie WisemanFamily Action,
Swaffham Community Centre, Campinglands, Swaffham, PE37 7RB Telephone:
01760 725801 or 07584529428Email: Melanie.Wiseman@family-action.org.uk

Register of Electors
This year's annual registration exercise starts towards the end of July and everyone
will be responsible for their own registration. This is called Individual Electoral
Registration (IER) and replaces the previous system which allowed one member of a
household to register everyone who lived at their address.
The first part of the registration process is the issue of a Household Enquiry Form to
collect the details of people aged 16 or over. Anyone new to an address or who is not
currently registered under IER will then be sent an individual registration form.
The Electoral Registration Officer would very much appreciate householders' cooperation in completing the Household Enquiry Form as quickly as possible. A
prompt response to any individual registration forms issued would also be helpful.
Online registration is now available at www.gov.uk/registertovote and only takes a
few minutes. If anything is unclear, householders or individuals can contact the
Electoral Helpline on 01553 616773.

Jazz Afternoon
Friends of St Botolph's invite you to Jazz in the Afternoon with The Tom Maddison
Band Sunday, August 30th, 2.00pm until 5.00pm Spring House, Candlestick Lane,
Grimston PE32 1BH Bring your own picnic and seating Tea, coffee, cake stall Tickets
7.50 on the gate, members 6 Cover provided in case of wet weather
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Campaign to reduce pressure on A&E this summer

Holidaymakers and tourists will be encouraged to Choose Me Not A&E as part
of a campaign to help people find the right NHS service for them this summer.
The Choose Me Not A&E campaign aims to provide people with vital information
about which health care service is right for the symptoms they have. Dozens of
people every month attend A&E at King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)
but are sent home requiring no treatment. Others who wait for hours could receive
more appropriate treatment closer to home, at pharmacies, local GP surgeries, or
via the 111 service. The campaign is being led by West Norfolk Clinical
Commissioning Group (WNCCG) and Wisbech Local Commissioning Group, in
collaboration with the QEH. Dr Sue Crossman, Chief Officer of WNCCG, said:
During the summer months visitors flock to this area to enjoy the coastal resorts
and beautiful countryside. To ensure that both locals and visitors can always
access the NHS services they needwe want to encourage everyone to stop and
think before going to A&E. A&E is there for life-threatening emergencies such as
loss of consciousness, suspected heart attacks, breathing difficulties, or severe
bleeding that cannot be stopped. If it is not a serious medical emergency, A&E is
not the right choice. Clive Walsh, Chief Operating Officer at the Queen Elizabeth
Hospital, said: People attending A&E who could obtain care elsewhere put undue
pressure on both the department and the hospital as a whole. On many occasions
it would have been better for the patient and the hospital if they sought treatment
from a more appropriate service. We want our staff to concentrate on those staff
who really Terry Hicks, West Norfolk senior locality manager for the East of
England Ambulance Service (EEAST), said: In Norfolk our 111 service can
provide help and advice on a wide range of health conditions. Please only use
999 or A&E in an emergency - such if someone has collapsed and isn't breathing
as if you arrive at A&E by ambulance you will still have to wait unless your
condition is urgent. Make use of the great support out there from 111, GPs and
pharmacists; they will get you the help you need and save you time.
Choose Me Not A&E launched across West Norfolk and Wisbech on Monday,
June 15 and will run until the end of August. Local people, as well as
holidaymakers and tourists will be given information about summer health issues
and where to go for help in the area. The message will be plain for all to see and
hear, with advertising at train stations and bus stops, a billboard in West Street,
Wisbech, and adverts on local radio station KL.FM. NHS staff will also be out and
about in King's Lynn to help spread the message. Choose Me Not A&E leaflets
providing advice about summer health issues and where to go for help in the area
will be readily available, and posters promoting the NHS 111 service and
pharmacies will be displayed in GP surgeries, pharmacies and local groups and
organisations.
Tourists staying at local holiday parks will be able to pick up a pamphlet
containing summer health advice and details of local services and useful
numbers.
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Pott Row Methodist Church

Divine Worship July/August 2015 at 10.30am
July
5th July

To be arranged by local Methodists

12th July

Mr Thomas Smith

19th July

Rev. Catherine Dixon

26th July

Rev. David Howarth

August
2nd August

To be arranged by local Methodists

9th August

Rev. Catherine Dixon Holy Communion

16th August

To be arranged by local Methodists

23rd August

Rev. David Blacklock

30th August

Mr Thomas Smith

Coffee Morning for July will be on Thursday 9th at 32 Chapel Road from 10.30am
Coffee Morning for August will be on Thursday 13th at 32 Chapel Road from
10.30am
Pott Row Lunch will be on Thursday 23rd July from 12noon. Please note no
Lunch in August.
A collection was made in aid of Tapping House Hillington. The result of the
collection was 132.50. Thanks to all who took part.

Pott Row Quiz.

Many thanks to all the people who came to our Quiz. It was a very friendly
atmosphere with the room being nearly full. Well done the winners with the money
raised going in our chapel funds.

Pott Row Church

We are holding another "Strawberry Tea" this year joining with the Good
Companions. There will be plenty of food and fun. The entertainment will be by the
"Springwood Cello Group" (Local children). The date is Saturday July 11th at 3pm.
Hope to see you there.

Coffee Morning and BBQ

Sat August 15th 11am -2.0pm At 62 Low Road Congham (Kindly hosted by
Albert and Marjorie Peach)
Entrance 2 to include Tea/Coffee and cake. Children enter free.
BBQ , Bric a Brac, Cake, Plants, Raffle
Proceeds to Pott Row Church.
Look forward to seeing you.
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Grimston Fen and Allotment Trust

Judging for our annual competition for the best allotment takes place on Saturday
July 18th. The cup will be presented immediately after the judging. Good luck to
all our enthusiastic allotmentiers!

New project. Student Bursary scheme.

The Trust proposes to give first year students some financial help towards starting
their new courses in the autumn of 2015. Applications will be considered from
students on any further education course provided they currently lived in the
villages of Pott Row or Grimston. To appl
y all you have to do is write to our clerk at the address below telling us which
course you are hoping to begin. Money will be given out in September.
Apply to Mr John Missing
11 Back Lane, Pott Row, Kings Lynn PE32 1BT
email grimston-fen-allotment-trust@outlook.com

Roydon Church Fundraising Event

On Saturday 22nd August 2015 at Roydon Church from
1 - 4pm
Come along for an afternoon of fun for all the family.
Tombola, Raffle, Refreshments, Cakes, Games and more.
Offers of help would be greatly appreciated, if you would like to donate a raffle or
tombola prize or bake a cake for the cake stall that would be lovely, please get in

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SHEDS
FENCING
HEDGE
TRIMMING
Phone Eric on
01553-630208
Mobile 07867860820
Free Estimates
AA COKER
CHIMNEY
SWEEP
Complete Brush
and Vacuum
Cowls and Bird
Guards fitted
Friendly and
Reliable Service
Kings Lynn and surrounding
areas 01553 810114
07706 828791
www.chimneysweepkingslynn.co.uk

Im also a handyman, with a van,

and garden clearance service

G.W.LAKE
S OLID FUEL
MERCHANT
Wide
range
of House
Coal and
Smokeless
Fuels

Collections 25kg bags c

at Yard

HILL FARM,
POTT ROW, GRIMSTON
01485 600540

C. P. COOPER
PLUMBING &
HEATING
Tel. 01553 674 508
Mobile: 07971 772 732
for all you plumbing

Just
Inheritance
Willwriting
Fixed fees-no extras-no VAT
Home visits Mon-Sat up to 6pm
Single Will 120 Couple 180
Lasting Power of Attorney 250

On Bereavement
Fixed Price estate administration
See website or phone for a quote
Kathy McIntyre LL.B- Institute of
Professional Willwriters Member
FREEPHONE

0800 0435542
www.justinheritance.co.uk

Mole Control and

Pest Services Ltd
Alan V. Barlow
3 The Grove,
Pott Row
Mobile 07789 758741
Home 01485 600178

and heating needs

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GRIMSTON MEDICAL
CENTRE
01485 600341
BACKACHE
Backache is common, often coming
on suddenly with excruciating pain.
However, seeing the doctor
immediately is unlikely to help. Pain
in a leg is common and is due to
sciatica.
Take adequate painkilling medication
such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
Rest for up to 24 hours, but then be as
active as you can to mobilise and
strengthen your back, returning to
work as soon as possible. Prolonged
rest can cause further damage.
When to see the doctor
If backache fails to improve
after two weeks
If you have difficulty controlling
bladder or bowels
If you have weakness or
numbness of a leg
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Congham Fete
2pm - Saturday 18th July 2015
Grimston Cricket Field PE32 1AG
World Snail Racing Championship
Morris dancing displays by The King's Morris
Live Music by Dreirad
Hog Roast, BBQ, Bar, Bottle Stall, Cakes
Games, Teas, Raffle, Tombola for Norfolk Hospice and more.
Proceeds for St Andrew's Church Congham.

Congham Parish Council News

Next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday 27th July
Venue Congham Hall Writing Room 7.00pm
New Parish Councillors
Congham Parish Council is seeking two further Parish Councillors.
If you feel that you would like to contribute to the future of Congham please forward a
letter to the Parish Council, explaining how you can assist in supporting the Parish
Council, by the 20th July. Congham residents do not have any representation from
Low Road. We would welcome greater balance of representation from residents so
that all areas of Congham are well represented on the Council.
We are seeking ways of enhancing Congham village and Low Rd. If you have any
suggestions please forward to the Clerk.
Kate Sayer conghamclerk@btinternet.com 01485 600825

KING'S LYNN festival

Afternoon Tea with a Difference
An exhibition of creative items made locally which have been influenced and
inspired by The Congham Kneelers in St Andrew's Church, Congham. Featuring
a talk by Juliet Webster followed by
Afternoon Tea in St Andrew's Church grounds
Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July 2015 @ 2pm
Cost 7.50
In St Andrew's Church, St Andrews Lane, Congham. NORFOLK. PE32 1DT
t. 01485-600617 or e. mehope7@aol.com to book your place!

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For All Your Joinery Requirements

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Hardwood & Softwood Joinery Supplied & Installed

All Types of Windows, Doors, Staircases, Porches & Cabinetry
Conservatories, Sun Lounges & Bi-Fold Doors
Specialist in Joinery for Listed Buildings
Box Sash Renovation Work Undertaken
Repairs & Double Glazed Units Replaced
Over 37 Years Local Trade Experience

Contact Steve on 07786 392848

For a Free Quotation & Friendly Advice

D.P. WESTRUP
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
PART P REGISTERED
INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL
DOMESTIC
I.E.E. TESTING
Telephone
01485
524196

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BARTRUM
CARPENTRY
Qualified carpenter &
joiner with over 20 yrs
experience
All aspects of carpentry
Private & commercial
work undertaken
CSCS registered
Kitchens, floors &
doors supplied / fitted
Bespoke pine & oak
furniture

Call Richard on
07717 414256
01485 601165

FLEETWOOD INDEPENDENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Independent Financial Advisers offering professional advice on

RETIREMENT PLANNING. INVESTMENTS & SAVINGS.

MORTGAGES. LIFE COVER.
& INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING.
SPECIALISTS IN PERMANENT HEALTH INSURANCE
If you would like to arrange a confidential no obligation
discussion on any of the products please contact us on

01485 600 492. 07825728754

Established
1973

Charity No.
1039558

In the grounds of Gayton Primary School, Lynn Road, Gayton

FULL DAY CARE. 8.00AM 6.00PM ( from 2 years old )
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
QUALIFIED STAFF PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL
IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY (51 weeks)
OFSTED graded OUTSTANDING
2 year funding available subject to entitlement

CONTACT ALISON JONES ON :

01553 636606

NEVILLE GODFREY LTD

For all your asphalt and tarmac
Driveways, footpaths, forecourts
and tennis courts etc

NEVILLES
Mini Digger
(for hire
with
driver)

Please phone for free estimate and advice

also PVC
Welding
repairs,
trailer covers, waterproof
covers, curtains, lorry sheets

01553 771406 / 07909 905456

Phone 01553 766039

Mobile 07946 311650
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SERVICES FOR JULY and AUGUST 2015

1st July
9am
th

5 July
9am
9.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
th

12 July
10.30am
4pm
th

19 July
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
11.00am
th

26 July
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
6pm
nd

2 August
9.00am
9.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11am

St Lawrence Harpley

Holy Communion

th

5 Sunday after Trinity

St Mary East Walton
St Lawrence Harpley
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Sung Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Family Service
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

th

6 Sunday after Trinity

St Botolph, Grimston
All Saints Roydon

Group Holy Communion

The Gap

th

7 Sunday after Trinity

All Saints, Roydon
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Lawrence Harpley
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Family Service
Holy Communion
Family Service

th

8 Sunday after Trinity

St Andrew, Congham
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham
St Mary GaytonThorpe

Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Morning Worship
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Celtic Service

th

9 Sunday after Trinity

All Saints, Ashwicken
St Lawrence Harpley
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Sung Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Family Service
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

th

5 August
9am
St Lawrence Harpley

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Holy Communion

th

9 August 10th Sunday after Trinity

10.30am
St Mary Great Massingham
4pm
All Saints Roydon
th

16 August
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
11.00am
rd

th

11 Sunday after Trinity

All Saints, Roydon
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Lawrence Harpley
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Family Service
Holy Communion
Family Service

th

23 August 12 Sunday after Trinity

8.30am
St Andrew, Congham
9.30am
St Andrew Little Massingham
10.30am
St Nicholas, Gayton
10.30am
St Botolph, Grimston
11.00am
St Mary Great Massingham
th

Group Holy Communion

The Gap

Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Morning Worship
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

th

30 August 13 Sunday after Trinity

8.30am
All Saints Ashwicken
10.30am
St Mary Great Massingham
10.30am
St Andrew Little Massingham

Holy Communion
Family Praise
Holy Communion

nd

2 Sept
9am
th

6 Sept
9.00am
9.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
6.00pm

St Lawrence Harpley

Holy Communion

th

14 Sunday after Trinity

St Mary East Walton
St Lawrence Harpley
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham
All Saints Roydon

Holy Communion
Sung Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Family Service
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Songs of Praise

St Botolphs church urgently needs some volunteers to join the vacuuming roster.
The congregation of regular users is now very small and many are quite frail. The
church serves an important community role as a place to get christened or
married or buried...or just to come and pray when life gets tough .So I am hoping
that a few people will contact me...the more people volunteer the less each
individual has to do ! ! I usually spend about 1-1.5 hrs vacuuming the carpet and
any area that looks particularly scruffy. If this is shared between 12 people it
means that you are only doing it once every 3 months.
Please either email me [Judith Gough] on goughpj@btinternet.com or
text/phone 07766432418 /01485 609217
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Parish Registers
Baptisms
31 May at St Botolph, Grimston
Elsie Florence Hawkins
7 June at St Mary, Great
Massingham
Edmund Victor Smalley
14 June at St Nicholas Gayton
Lara Jane Reeve
28 June at St Nicholas Gayton
Siena Louise Nicholls
Weddings
20 June at St Botolph, Grimston
James Dean and Kelly Harley
22 June at St Andrew Congham
Rob Tarry and Jayne Parsey
Funerals
3 June at St Nicholas Gayton
baby Teddy Alexander Johnson
.
12 June at All Saints Roydon
Peter Michael Evans-Lombe
Prayer for the summer holidays
Thank You Lord for the times of
refreshment and opportunities to go
away on a holiday so that we may
be renewed in body soul and spirit,
and pray that You would be with us
as we spend time away from the
hustle and bustle of the work-a-day
week and take time to rest awhile.
Watch over our journey as we travel
and protect us from all difficulties
and dangers. May we rest in You
and return refreshed in body soul
and spirit to Your praise and glory, in
Jesus name we pray, Amen
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DIARY DATES
th

75 Anniversary of Battle of
Britain
th

On Sunday 12 July
at our group Holy
Communion service
at St Botolph
Grimston We will be
marking the
th
commemoration of the 75
Anniversary of the start of the Battle
of Britain.

The Gap
is
Back !!!
th

We held our first new service on 14

June at All Saints Church Roydon
with approximately 40 people there.
We will be holding our next one on
th
Sunday 12 July once again
. in All
Saints Roydon at 4pm. Do come
along and join us.

Conham Fete
Dont forget to come along to
th
Congham Fete on Saturday 18 July.
Roydon
Are having a bit of a do on
nd
Saturday 22 August,
Songs of Praise

th

On Sunday 6
September we are
having a Songs of
Praise service at
All Saints Roydon
at 6pm. Do come
and join us.

Special Services this Summer

Goes to the beach!

Thursday 16th July 2015
after school

Celtic Worship
A gentle service at St Marys Gayton
th
Thorpe - Sun. 26 July 6pm

Our annual outing is just for fun!

If you havent booked your place
yet you can do so by phoning
Revd Jane on 01553 636227
Leaving Gayton
outside the
Social Club at
4pm-ish
by coach

3.00 per person includes a picnic

and seat on the coach. Children
must be accompanied by an adult

Next

Family Celebration
& Praise Service
Gt. Massingham Church
Sunday 30th August 10.30am

Monthly Benefice
Prayer Meetings
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
Sun. 5th July 15
Harpley Church
6pm
nd

There will be no Messy Church in

August. We meet again in the
Village Hall, Gayton on Thursday
24th September from 3.30pm.

Sun 2 Aug. 15
East Walton
Church. 6pm

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DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES

Repair or replacement of Leaking Taps,
Ball valves, pipes etc.
Washing machine, dishwasher and
bathroom installation. Blocked drains.
Call JOHN on 01553 631792 evenings

Rachael Spooner
MCFHP MAFHP
Foot health
professional
FOR ADVICE OR
AN APPOINTMENT

01485 601128

Caring for your feet

in the comfort of
your own home

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Holding the traditions of a family owned and managed business
Providing a personal, caring and complete Funeral Service
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

Private Chapels of Rest

Memorials

Telephone: (01553) 771399

Austin Street Kings Lynn

PE30 1QH
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ROBERT BRAMHAM
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Call for friendly advice or
a no-obligation estimate

Tel 01485 601329

Mobile 07771 984360
Email r.bramham@gmail.com
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Friendly and reliable service ~ free quotations

Over 10 years experience Fully insured
Approved supplier and installer of UPVC Windows, conservatories, doors,
fascia & guttering, cladding, garage doors and car ports.
Approved installer of Firestone flat rubber roofing & GRP Fibre Glass
roofing
Call Tim Curtis on 07794 085473 / 01553 760543
Email: tim@curtishi.co.uk Website: www.curtishi.co.uk

Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

Tuesday 28th July 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 Lucy McRobert, entitled: Tracking
Ospreys to Africa
NarVOS is delighted to welcome Lucy McRobert - a researcher, campaigner,
educator, environmental historian, wildlife journalist and Creative Director of 'A
Focus on Nature'. She has written for BBC Wildlife and Birdwatch magazines, as
well as appearing on BBC's Springwatch Extra. Lucy has worked with the Rutland
Osprey Project and she is well qualified to talk to us about the Osprey tracking
scheme.
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.

OWLS
June 24th saw us lunching at Pearl River in Kings Lynn. It was so nice to
welcome Wallace and Dorothy. Brenda and Peter had fun introducing Dorothy ,
who had never eaten Chinese food before in her life to some good basic
Chinese cuisine. We did the "Banquet " [all you can eat] menu for 16/head,
proud......chicken with various sauces including pineapple, cashews,
mushrooms...prawns and the sticky pork spare ribs. I always like duck and
cucumber pancakes with that tasty dark sauce. We had nearly eaten enough by
the time the mains arrived, but a brave effort saw the umpteen dishes cleared of
almost everything. Dorothy is now keen to try some more foreign food..so we will
have to make some more exotic choices in the next few months. Come and join
us ! I have marked Weds July 15 at Knights Hill 12 midday and Weds August
12th at the 3 Horseshoes at Roydon for future OWLS lunches.
if you would like to come, just phone me on 01485 609217 /07766432418 or
better still, email me on goughpj@btinternet.com
Judith Gough

HUDSON FEN LEISURE LTD (Incorporating PARC)

We would like to thank all those people who have attended the Car Boot sales and
the dates for JULY are the 11th and the 25th.
We are going to have our annual stone pick of the play area on Friday 10th July and
would ask that anyone who can spare an hour or two between 6pm and 8pm to help
us remove as many flints as possible please turn up at the field with a bucket. Free
sweets for the children. A wooden wall has been built behind the goal posts so
children can use it as a kicking wall or target.

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Online
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Part P Registered
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Storage Heating, Showers etc
Free Visual Wiring Inspections
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R.J. STAFF Garden Maintenance

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Grass Mowing Turfing Border Maintenance
Seeding Fencing Paving Tree Cutting
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Mobile 07860-217764
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established 1983
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QEH MATTERS
The CQC visited the hospital in June. It will be some weeks before they get the initial
report and I expect there will be a press release some time before I can put it in the
magazine. The Trust hope they have done enough to get out of Special Measures but
know there is still work to be done.
Windsor Ward, the specialist frailty ward, is now fully operational and patient
feedback has been good. They must now continue with their focus on frail elderly
care, striving to introduce further improvements that lead to excellence in the service
that they are able to offer to this vulnerable and large patient group.
In June the hospital joined the national 'Hello my name is' campaign. The
campaign was founded by Kate Granger, a doctor but also a terminally ill cancer
patient, who, through her treatment noted that many hospital staff often do not take
the time to introduce themselves. The aim is to further ensure patients feel welcome
and personally recognise those caring for them. Staff are expected to introduce
themselves to patients and visitors to make patient experience the best it can be.
Nursing staff numbers have improved since January 2013. Unregistered nursing
staff has gone from 260 to 370 while registered nursing staff has gone from 750 to
825. If ever you are in hospital or visiting, I hope this change is noticeable and you
feel you are getting the attention you require.
Dementia patients at the QE are the first in Norfolk to benefit from specialist software
and tablet computers. Dementia patients often feel confused when they come into
hospital and are at risk of further deterioration. The computers are being used to
relieve distress and help dementia patients feel at home by uploading family photos
and notes to bring memories to life.
'Your Local Paper' has been supporting the appeal for the new wheelchairs. They
have raised enough for 22 out of the 30 chairs available. They appear to be well used
and look much smarter than the older chairs, though you do have to use a 1 coin to
free them.
An apprentice co-ordinator at QEH has won a regional award in the Business Impact
Inspiration Awards for businesses with over 50 employees. Her role is to ensure that
apprentices have the chance to gain vital skills and experience which will help them
in their working life. She now goes to the finals in London in July. Apprentices are an
important section of staff at the QE and can train in various trades from admin staff to
electricians.
The next Governors' Council meeting will be the Annual Meeting on 23rd July at Lynn
Sport. Members of the public are warmly welcomed. Please phone 01553 613142 if
you wish to attend.
Pat Watts

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WAYNE TUFFS
Bricklayer and General Builder

Accommodation

En Suite Rooms
Full Disabled Facilities
Off Road Parking
13, High Cottages
Congham

All building work undertaken, including

new builds, extensions, garden walls,
patios, tiling, alterations, repairs,
and more

Jayne & Rob

01485 601358

Tel: 01485 601152 Mobile: 07879 476127

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anxiety & stress; depression; low self-esteem; panic
attacks; loss & bereavement; relationship difficulties;
physical, emotional & sexual abuse; anger management
free introductory session without obligation
Brian Freeman
B.Ed., Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling

07704 269 888

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Tree surgery &

hedge maintenance
Fully equipped
professional grooming
parlour

JOHN MINDHAM

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service

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Any breed and size

Tel. 01760-755423
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Call Nicola today

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01485 601335 (evenings)

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ACIOB

Architectural Services
For all Residential Planning
and Building Regulation
Applications
Also Project Management
Services offered
Tel 07585 442550
email david.manor@sky.com
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Holly Meadows School

As the end of the year approaches, we have a number of exciting opportunities for
the children planned: trips to the seaside, sports day, cycling proficiency training, end
of year parties an action packed curriculum and a promise of a revisit from Ofsted
to add to the fun! Throughout the year we strive to prepare the children for the exciting
but potentially dangerous world we live in, a part of our role that we consider to be
vitally important. We also try to reach out to our community and invite in willing
visitors to share their knowledge and experience with the children. Meeting both of
these aspects, we have been working with Simon Mace from Sibelco to make sure
that the children are aware of the hazards of the former quarrying sites locally,
particularly Bawsey. Simon met with Columbus Class and explained about the
danger of swimming in the lakes. The pupils had to write an article about his message
and one piece of writing was so impressive that I felt it was worthy of printing and
sharing with the local community who keep in touch through this publication. Daniel
Beadle is just one of our 15 successful pupils who are moving on to Springwood High
School. He is a clever young man who is a thinker. He finds writing a challenge, it
takes him a long time but he makes careful word choices to tell us about his chosen
theme. Please read this and see what you think.
Why not Bawsey? Summer is upon us and the temptation to swim at Bawsey is at its
highest. As you might know, 18 months ago, two people tragically drowned on the
same day because of the depth.
You might not know but Bawsey used to be a quarry/mining site. The company who
owns the site, Sibelco has had reports of people diving and swimming in Bawsey
Pits. Sadly, most were teenagers, if you have a teenager in your household please
warn them of this message and tell them it is not a laughing matter.
Sibelco is urging people not to go near the water. Please encourage people who are
swimming to stop because they are putting their lives in danger. Thank you for
reading my message. Daniel Beadle, Year 6, Holly Meadows School.
I would like to congratulate Daniel on this clear and concise message to keep us all
safe. Our thanks go to Simon Mace for taking the time to come and share his
knowledge with the pupils. I am sure he will feel it was worthwhile when he reads this
entry; his message got through very clearly so many more people will now have
had the same message by reading Daniel's work and if one of those people is saved
from drowning or injury, then it was certainly worth it.
We have been very proud to see the Year 6s progressing through this year; they have
been a pleasure to work with and we know that they will go on to do very well in the
next phase of their education. We wish them lots of good luck and look forward to
hearing about how well they settle in. Thank you to the staff who have helped them
along the way to achieve their very best.
Also, thank you to everyone who has freely given their time to the school over the
past year. We value each and every one of you and I know the children are delighted
to be able to work with you whether gardening, reading or making beautiful treasures
to take home. We hope you will be able to come back next year!
Best wishes for a very sunny summer. Rachael Williams, Headteacher
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The Last Word

I would like to share a recent experience of travelling with a large group of
Chinese friends in Turkey. We were visiting all the sites of the seven churches
mentioned in the book of the Revelation in the Bible.
My wife and I were the only non-Chinese on the trip, so we could enjoy observing
the Chinese culture. Most were young people from Mainland China rather than
Hong Kong. The obvious features were easy to accept and in many ways
endearing. You need to raise your voice a bit if you want to be heard, for Chinese
conversation is on the whole noisy and mixed with plenty of laughter. If you are on
a diet you will be tempted to eat lots, for the Chinese love food and plenty of it.
They don't like to miss an opportunity to take pictures, sharing them with all their
friends through the social platform: www.wechat.com If you like retail therapy,
then you will feel at home for the Chinese are great shoppers. If you are a loner,
then life might be a trial for you, for the Chinese are very much community,
relationships being the essence of their way of life.
Now I imagine for most of us none of those features would spoil a pilgrimage, if
that were the right word to use, to visit the historic sites of the first churches in
Asia Minor started long before the Turks arrived from Central Asia. As we had a
Turkish guide on the tour, who was anxious to show us some of the wonderful
craftsmanship of his people, we saw something of his culture as a contrast. What
wonderful leather coats modelled on the catwalk, and beautiful carpets to walk on
in bare feet for feeling their softness. These ancient crafts were shown us with
justifiable pleasure and care for a prosperous cottage industry. Turkey cuisine is
also exceedingly good, so Chinese and Turkish friends tucked in together with
great enjoyment!
Now the culture of different peoples is not all endearing, nor easy to embrace. It is
easy to be prejudiced and see one's own culture as being superior to another's.
As a general rule, one culture is not better than another, just different. Of course
where there has been a bad history between different peoples, it is less easy to
respond to new arrivals in the community. But to welcome strangers and show
hospitality is an ancient custom understood by peoples from all cultures, and it is
well worth accepting any invitation that comes your way to travel with others
whatever their culture. How else can nations come together? We will view
Turkey's wish to join the European Union a little differently from now on. Who's for
a nice cup of Turkish coffee at the new coffee shop on Kings Lynn High Street?

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James Parker
82 Chapel Road, Pott Row
01485 601133 or 07788 136155
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Tuesday to Saturday
9.30 5
Telephone for appointment

01553-630086
83 Leziate Drove
(by Chris Spraggs Garage)

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Commercial & Private Tree Contractors

Tree Surgery
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Robert Fox Renovation

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Tel. 01485 601246
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PE32 1AR
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Saturday 09.00 12.00
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Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture
Grimston Medical Centre
600341
Telephone
01263823724
evenings
Home visits available
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PHIL HURR ROOFING

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Phone - 01485 609133 / 07881905067
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Home Made Food served daily. Please drop in and collect a menu or give us a call.
Wednesday 8 July 12 to 2pm Dementia Friendly Lunch
Friday 10 July Charity Quiz 7.30pm
Thursday 16 July Charity Bingo! 7.30pm
Live Music
Friday July 3rd 9.30pm "FLASHBACK" Friday July 17 9.30 "BACK PAGES"
Friday July 24 "MY WAY" KARAOKE & DISCO....60's & 70's fancy dress!
Friday July 31st "BETTY SWALLOCKS!" Friday August 7 "DOCTOR MISFIT"
Friday August 14 "WHERE'S THE DOG?" Friday August 21 "D.N.A"
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Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553
1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch
07796 202425
Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row
KL-630579
Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison
KL-630352
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston
600470
Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston
601492
1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton
KL-636318
1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch
07796 202425
Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk)
KL-692722
County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall
534265
Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton
524217
Crafty Villagers Theresa George
KL-630538
Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon
601413
Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham
520340,
Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mrs Susan Fraser cllr.susan.fraser@west-norfolk.gov.uk
07885 258448
District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
KL- 668777
Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road
600341
Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row
600875
Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden
600383
Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston
601279
Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road
600127
Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston
600337
Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone
600750
Greenfingers:Mrs Dionne Fosgate, 6 Lansdowne Close, Gayton
KL-636963
Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton
KL-636629
Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
KL-782641
Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams
600241
Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Claire Cook 8 Bracken Way, Grimston
600626
Little Sunshines: Becki Lawless c/o Grimston Village Hall
601596
Member of Parliament: Mr Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew's Lane
600559
Parish Council Clerks:
Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT
600875
Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ
600825
Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ
KL-674382
Police: 999 for emergencies
For everything else 101
or
KL-691211
Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour
or
01953 424242
Pott Row & District Bridleways Association: Theresa George, 31 LeziatevDrove, Pott Row
KL-630538
Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon
600388
Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston
600391
Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd
578745
Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson
KL-773393
TiddlyPotts Playgroup: Dionne Aston-Whitmore Tel: 07545 833722 or Emma Baker Tel: 07401 142921
Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove
KL-630866
Women's Institute: Mrs Sheelah Davis, 113, Lynn Road, Grimston
601081
Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row
600440

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate)

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Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston

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In between house sales, having building work done or simply
taking a break? Then contact us for availability.
Open all year
Clean and comfortable home with log burner,
Wi-Fi and stair lift
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 0790 333 5327

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Published by The Grimston Benefice 2014. Printed by Minuteman Press, Kings Lynn