Notes from around the Parishes, August 2018

Harpley & the Massinghams

Congratulations to all the teams involved in running the varied

Fundraising events in July. In spite of competition from other events locally and world-
wide they all attracted a good turn-out and have raised substantial amounts, which will
help fund our churches over the next twelve months. – Remember – between our ten
churches we are asked to contribute a ‘Parish share’ in the region of £58,000 a year, to
help the Diocese fund our clergy and support schools and other missions.
Harpley Open Gardens was better than ever with 8 gardens open and a church
full of flowers. Over two days 171 people wandered round the village, enjoyed the
beautiful sights on offer and paused for refreshment in the church; some not up to the
walking involved on such a hot day just settled for sampling the superior refreshments in
the cool of the Church. Special thanks go to the eight gardeners, without whom the
weekend would not be possible. The total raised was an amazing £2,236.35.
Little Massingham Coffee Morning was a much shorter and smaller event
organised by very few people but it still raised a magnificent £500
Roydon’s ‘Bit of a Do’ took place on another sunny day but also clashed with the
World Cup. Nevertheless it was a splendid affair and well over £1000 was raised.
Congham Fête (with the famous Snail Racing) raised £2514.44. Due
to the involvement of the wider community other organisations also benefitted, with £75
going to the Air Ambulance and £25 to W Norfolk Breast Care Nurses (in lieu of fees to
the musicians). Both Holly Meadows Youth Football Club and the Soroptomists also
participated and raised funds.

All in all these were community events which brought many people together and were
enjoyed by everyone. ~ A result just as important as the funds raised.
Thank You to everyone who came along and supported

DON’T MISS HC4U THIS WEEK!!!!

Gt Massingham Village Hall
July 30th/31st & Aug 1st 10am - Noon
Returning for its fourth year, a small team from St Mary’s, Gt M & the Group
(led by Kim & Judith) run a FREE Children’s Holiday Club:
FUN & Friendship with Bible Stories, Craft Activities, Games, Singing…
More details from Rev’d Judith (01485 601251) / Kim Frazer (01485 520930)
SERVICES ACROSS THE GROUP in August
Weds, 1st August 9am Holy Communion at St Lawrence’s, Harpley

Sunday, August 5th ~ Tenth Sunday after Trinity

0930 Family Service St Lawrence’s, Harpley
1100 Family Holy Communion St Mary’s, Great Mass
This is also a celebration service welcoming those who came to HC4U
0830 Holy Communion St Mary’s, East Walton
1030 Holy Communion St Botolph’s, Grimston
1030 Morning Praise St Nicholas’, Gayton
3pm Group Prayer Meeting St Lawrence’s, Harpley

Sunday, August 12th, ~ 11th Sunday after Trinity

1030 Group Holy Communion St Nicholas’, Gayton

4pm The Gap Pott Row Methodist Chapel

Weds, Aug 15th ~ 9am Holy Communion at St Botolph’s, Grimston

Sunday, August 19th ~ 12th Sunday after Trinity
0930 Holy Communion St Andrew’s’, Little Massingham
1100 Family Service St Mary’s, Great Massingham
1115 Sung Holy Communion St Lawrence’s, Harpley
0830 Holy Communion All Saints’, Roydon
1030 Holy Communion St Nicholas’, Gayton
1030 Morning Praise St Botolph’s, Grimston
3pm Harvest Festival at the ruins, St James’ Bawsey
A short service followed by a walk around the fields
Bring a picnic ~ Drinks provided
Sunday, August 26th ~ 13th Sunday after Trinity
1100 Holy Communion St Mary’s, Great Massingham
0830 Holy Communion St Andrew’s, Congham
1030 Family Service St Botolph’s, Grimston
3pm Celtic Worship St Mary’s, Gayton Thorpe
Sunday, September 2nd ~ 14th Sunday after Trinity
0930 Family Service St Lawrence’s, Harpley
1100 Holy Communion St Mary’s, Great Mass
0830 Holy Communion All Saints’, Ashwicken
1030 Holy Communion St Botolph’s, Grimston
1030 Morning Praise St Nicholas’, Gayton
3pm Group Prayer Meeting tbc
6pm Sung Evensong St Andrew’s, Congham
Weds, 5th Sept 9am Holy Communion at St Lawrence’s, Harpley

Prayer Group & Bible Study for this end of the Group resume in September.
New members welcome to both groups. Details from Rev’d Judith (01485 601251.)

Afternoon Teas ~ Every Wednesday from 3pm

in St Mary’s Church, Great Massingham.
Dates for your Diary
**** Norfolk Open Churches’ ‘Week’ July 27th to August 12th ****
NOTE: Revised Dates for Congham Coffee Mornings:
Thursday, 9th August & Sat 8th September
10:30am to 12 noon at St. Andrew’s, Congham

Year of Prayer & Pilgrimage

A gentle stroll around Congham
Come and join us on the final walk of the summer:
Wednesday 8th August,
Set off from St Andrews church at 7pm; followed by light refreshments in church.

Prayer - Do we care?
A series of seven Thursday evening sessions; starting 6th Sept 2018
Held at Pott Row Methodist Chapel. Tea/Coffee at 6:30pm ~ Finish by 9pm
6th Sept “What is Prayer?” Led by John Wallis
13th Sept “Poetry as Prayer” Led by Catherine Dixon
20th Sept “Praying with young people” Led by Paul Niemiec

Our Ministry Team:

Team Rector Rev’d Jane Holmes, ~ is on sabbatical leave
Team Vicar Rev’d Judith Pollard, The Rectory, Grimston 01485 601251
To arrange Baptisms, Marriages, or Funerals please contact the Rev’d Judith (her day off is Friday).

Please send items for inclusion in the Sept issue of the ‘Parish Notes’ to the editor by
20th Aug ~ Rosemary Mehers rosemarymehers@hotmail.com or Tel: 01485 521866
Saturday, 8th September
The Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Bike Ride and Walk from 9am
In 2017 this raised a fantastic total of £97, 817. Why not join in this year?
Get on your bike, be sponsored to visit Norfolk’s churches & chapels;
hence raise funds which are shared with the church of your choice.
Sponsorship forms are in churches now. You can download children’s
activity sheets. More details in churches or from
http://norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk/bike-ride/taking-part
The Bike Ride has raised around £2,800,000 over the past 32 years. There are three
competitions: The Prince of Wales Certificate for the person who raises the most
money, a photographic competition, and the Wall of Fame for those who visit the most
churches (current records: 87 by bike and 50 on foot)
Embroidery Exhibition in St Andrew’s, Little Massingham ~ In aid of the roof fund
Two C18th samplers made by members of the Brereton family will be on display: The
Mary Dowell ‘Visitors’ Sampler took more than 45 years to complete; is 41 feet long &
20 in wide; consists of 400 individual pieces and incorporates almost 1,000 motifs. Also
on display: the (slightly older) small ‘Norfolk Darning Sampler’, made in about 1765 by
Ann Seppings (née Brereton) when she was 9. The Brereton family is Patron of Little
Massingham Church; there is a family memorial in the church and Charles Brereton
became Rector in the early 1800s. http://www.brereton.org.uk/LMassinghamExhibition

Saturday 22nd September ~ St Botolph’s Church Grimston

at 7:30pm doors open 6:45pm
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
With The Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band

Tickets £10 (includes a glass of punch)

From David Ellis 01553 674286 or Joy Smith ~ Tickets at door subject to availability

Harpley Open Gardens ~ RESULTS

Raffle winners names are displayed on the village notice boards.

The Flower Quiz generated lots of interest and discussion with only two
fully correct sheets from an entry of 23. Answers were:
1. Holly 2. Rosemary 3. Jasmine 4. Iris 5. Marigold
6. Peony 7. Ivy 8. Poppy 9. Fern
10. Apple (daughter of G Paltrow/C Martin) 11. Lavender
Congratulations to Olivia Symington and Wendy Hendrie who each won a
voucher for Fakenham Garden Centre.

The Gnome Quiz was entered by 4 people.

Congratulations to Poppy Henson of Gt M and Reuben of Harpley Primary
School who persevered until they tracked them all down. They both won boxes
of chocolates.