The Mallard

Issue 334 August 2019

First Phase of the Village Hall Declared Open

W ith a cut from Vic Cross’s golden scissors the ribbon fell away and the
new kitchen part of the refurbishment was declared open. Around eighty-
five villagers came along to the more formal evening
to see the completed first phase of the Village Hall
Refurbishment some seven years after it was first
recognised that the Hall needed a serious upgrade.
Celebrating with some fizz and a buffet, those who
attended were able to see the improvements that
have been made. The revised and illuminated sign-
age means that people will no longer drive past the
Hall, the improved entrance and driveway will make
those visiting the Hall by car or by foot that bit safer
and the new cement boarding makes the Hall much
more appealing from the outside. Meanwhile, on the
inside, the assessible toilets and newly-finished Vic cuts the ribbon
kitchen will make the Hall a more attractive venue as part of the opening
ceremony.
for parties and life celebrations. (More on page 8)

Some attendees gather outside before joining others in

the hall.

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Mallard News
This parish magazine is
published every month for the
Historical Society Notice Board
Is History a Mystery?
residents of Great and Little
Massingham with the support ofIf it is (or even if it isn’t) why not join us at our monthly His-
the Great Massingham Parish
Council, the Parochial Churchtorical Society get-togethers at the Village Hall, when all (with
Council and Massingham luck) will be revealed? We’ve got a full programme of activi-
Village Hall Trustees. ties lined up for the current year, and will be welcoming guest
www.greatmassingham.net
e-mail: speakers to explore topics of special interest.
mallard.editor@btinternet.com We’re currently working on updating our popular display pan-
Editorial Committee els, for use on special occasions. Our calendar for 2020, featur-
Editor: Bev. Randall. ing historic views of the village, is now on sale in the Village
6 Abbeyfields store, price £6. Last year’s version sold out in weeks!
Great Massingham
01485 520 899 As I’m sure you know, Ant Robinson our society President has
Treasurer: David Baines been seriously ill. As a consequence, he feels he can no longer
01485 520 966 oversee the amazing collection of Massingham-related items
Website : Contact the he has built up over the years and is desperately searching for
Editor - Details above. somewhere safe and dry to store it all. If you’ve got a spare
Deadline for the room, or even a lockable shed that might be suitable, please let
next issue Ant know as soon as possible. David Miller
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20 August What’s happening in August and September?
Historical Society Meeting, Historical Society Meeting,
In this issue 12th August, 7.30 pm, 9th September, 7.30 pm,
Village Hall Village Hall
• Village Hall Opening An illustrated talk by
• Historical Society A talk on the ‘First World
• Historical Soc. Walk War’ by Gilly Gould. Dr SE Gattusoon about St
• Beware of Scams Members free, guests £2 Mary’s Church, Houghton-on-
• Village Yard Sale the-Hill, Norfolk.
• Grassroots Malawi
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Presents its 4th Historical Village Walk
on 24th August
• Village Hall Events Meet at the village well, at 2pm
• West Norfolk Folk 1½/2 Hour walk with commentary by
• Quiz Night Ant Robinson.
• Craft & Chat Walk will start and finish at the well.
• Gert & Daisy History, Memories & Stories.
• Film Night
• Magpie Centre Fair £2 each, under 12’s FREE.
• Strollers
• Confirmation News Please join us and learn more about local history.
• Afternoon Tea
• Dog Poo Issue
• School Leavers Please Beware of The Current BT Scam
• Advert for Clerk Calls are being made claiming to be BT advising that calls etc.
• Houghton Festival will be terminated. Please do not give any bank details and just
• Biodiversity put the phone down. Some residents have reported several calls
• Church News in a day so please be aware.
• Church Services
• Coronation Club Do not deal with telephone cold callers/recorded messages and
• Calling Young Actors never be pressurised into buying on the doorstep. Do not inter-
• Dates for your Diary act with callers. Just hang up. Never give any personal details.

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Great Massingham
th
11 Annual Village Yard Sale
Sunday 18th August from 9am-1pm
This year’s sale will again be held
the weekend before the bank holiday.
The pitch price remains at £5.
All we raise goes towards church funds. If you are
a tax payer, you can gift aid your £5 fee to ensure
the church receives an extra £1.25. Envelopes will
be available from the church or direct from me.
Maps, showing all the pitches,
will be available about a week before the sale,
at 50p each from me.
Please get in touch asap to book
so I can put you on the map.
Contact: Penny Perry, 35 Walcups Lane,
Great Massingham
Telephone: 01485 520978
E mail: kenpen.perry@gmail.com
MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS Fitness Mobility
27th August & 24th September Thursdays
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GRASSROOTS MALAWI
The dates for the next
‘Stalls on the Green’ are
Saturdays the 10th & 24th August.
From 9am. Cancelled if wet.
The June 29th stall raised £360
for Malawi. Another good result!
Thank you for your continued
support.
WANTED
Clean blankets to donate to the
homeless shelter in Kings Lynn.
Please leave at Jenny’s from
August onwards. Jenny Borley
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Offers of help, prizes, new items,
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Mallard News ‘Histry Bits’
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Here we have David’s 50 ‘Histry Bit’. Amazing! Thank you very much, David.
They are all so interesting and please keep them coming.
‘Histry Bits’.... Mr. Perkins
For my tenth birthday I was given a horse. I didn’t want a horse. I hadn’t asked for a
horse. But between them, my terrifying godmother Marjorie Morton and my father de-
cided that I should have one. It duly arrived in an army surplus horsebox, towed by a
rattling Morris van. The horse, which was actually a largish pony, was called Mr. Per-
kins, and he seemed friendly enough during our first meeting, his gaze following my
godmother closely as she took me through the various stages of saddling up. He was still
watching as the van and horsebox turned into Drunken Drove and disappeared.
That was when he bit my father on the bottom. It wasn’t just a little nip, it was a fully-
fledged mouthful. Dad shot up rigid, clutching his posterior using language distinctly
unsuitable for my ten year old ears. It was the opening shot in a battle of willpower that
would continue for the entire time Mr. Perkins was with us.
After I’d got over the initial shock of becoming a horse owner I began to quite like the
idea. I had visions of leisurely rides along Peddars Way, with, perhaps, a stop for a pic-
nic lunch under a tree, and a carrot for my faithful four-legged friend. How wrong could
a boy be? For a start, the bloody animal refused to go anywhere near Peddars Way – or,
indeed anywhere else I might want him to go, literally digging in his hooves and refusing
to budge. What he wanted was to stay in his nice, warm loose-box, or, if the weather was
fine, to join his new-found friends Duchess and Duke, the two remaining cart horses, on
the big pasture behind the barn, from whence no amount of shouting or carrot bribes
could extract him. On the few occasions when we did manage to get him saddled up, he
would lean against the door of his stable trapping the legs of anybody foolish enough to
try to mount him.
As with all horses, the time came when he needed to be re-shod. The plan was that Aunt
Marjorie would ride over to Massingham on her chestnut mare, and escort Mr. Perkins
and myself to Charlie Mountain’s smithy in Harpley, after which we would make our
separate ways home.
On the outward leg of the journey the pony behaved himself beautifully – possibly be-
cause he was almost as scared of Aunt Marjorie as I was – and I
spent a happy hour in the ancient forge watching Charlie trimming the pony’s hooves,
and fitting new shoes in place of the old.
The homeward leg was faster than the outward, with Mr. Perkins still behaving himself,
and all would have been well if it hadn’t been for the train. We’d just crossed the tracks
at the bottom of Station Hill when it chuffed and clanked into view. The pony had obvi-
ously never seen a train before, and was quite simply petrified. Rearing up in terror, his
new steel shoes slipping and sliding on the smooth tarmac surface of the road, he shot
off up the hill towards the village, with me clinging desperately to his neck. There were
few cars on the road back then, and fortunately we didn’t meet one as, without slacken-
ing our pace, we charged past the Little Massingham turn-off, towards the village. I re-
member desperately shouting for help, and people running towards us as we rounded the
last corner and onto the green. And there, quite suddenly, Mr. Perkins stopped, lathered
with sweat and foaming at the mouth. Unable to hold on any longer, I slid over his head
onto the soft grass beneath, not completely sure whether I was dead or alive.
That was the last time I rode Mr. Perkins. He was sent back to the stables where he’d
come from, and since that day, almost sixty years ago, I have never ridden a horse, and
don’t intend to start now. (See picture on page 5 right) David Miller
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Mallard News Village Hall
VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS Craft and Chat
Keep Fit Not until September. In the Village Hall Bar,
Bingo Fridays at 7.30pm 2pm - 4.30pm
Auction Sundays £1.50 includes refreshments.
Coronation Club (4th Wed.) 2pm - 4pm Mondays 5th and 19th August
W/Norfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm Please note:
Craft & Chat (1st& 3rd Mon) 2 - 4.30pm On August 5th we will be welcoming
Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday, each month ‘Norfolk Sharp’, a mobile knife and scissor
Film Night 3rd Thursday, each month sharpener, to our group. He will arrive at
Quiz Nights 4th Thursday, each month 2pm and stay for as long as we need him.
Bowls - Short Mat Back in October Check him out on the internet to see what
else he sharpens & to get an idea of prices.
Historical Society 2nd Monday 7.30pm
Youth Club Tuesdays 6.45- 9.15pm Don’t forget. August 5th, Village Hall,
Yoga With a Chair Not until September. 2pm onwards. Everyone welcome!

Great Massingham Village Quiz Community Car Scheme

There will not be a quiz in August.
We restart in September (26th). DRIVERS
URGENTLY
West Norfolk Radio’s Live Show
Village Hall Bar 7-10pm, FREE entry. NEEDED
18 Aug Maisy Mae Apply on line
For other events in August please visit:
at massinghamcommunitycars.co.uk or
www.westnorfolkradio.co.uk Phone: 01485 520 823

Mr. Perkins,
my brother
Paul and me.
Where’s my
safety helmet?

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Mallard News
Gert & Daisy.... .... Well, here we are agin.
Yew will be pleased ter hear that we hev got ter the bottom of our investigation into Mr
Bickerton (yes, we are naming and shaming!) who wus reported heving an improper
conversation with a cupple of our well-respected pensioners. It seems tha he wus trying
ter entice them into his garden ter see a sculpture of a hare who he has named Pubic.
Laso he tried ter git one of them into his shepherd’s hut. We wus horrified ter find out
the other one has already been there! So, a warning ter awl over the age of 80 – keep
away!
Gert nearly hed ter dew a swimming rescue the other wek when Judy Goodings dog
dived in ter the pond. Thankfully, he cud swim better than her so her diving skills were-
n’t needed.
We both went ter Houghton Hall ter meet the organisers of the Houghton Festival. They
wus luvly people and explained abowt the festival and all the other things there – yoga
and meditation area etc. There wus bits ter eat and we hed a glass of Prosecco Sangria,
sitting outside in the evening sunshine - how the other half live! We wus so impressed
we are thinking of going ter the Festival but think we need ter find some 60’s hippy
clothes and have plenty of sleep first!
We will be playing bowls a few days after we’ve written this so we will give you a full
report next toime. It’s women agenst men so there’s no telling what will happen.
At the toime of writing this there is talk of a heatwave come next week. We must try ter
stay cool on very hot days so we are telling everyone ter go ter the Village shop where
Mark has had air conditioning fitted. It will be lovely in there.
In the Church report larst month we read that our luvly Vicar, Judith, mentioned Love
Island. This really surprised us – even we don’t watch that! Also we read that it is offi-
cial that love is in the air. Well, if that’s the case we will be outside breathing deeply to
catch a bit of that.
Gert went ter see her granddaughter Chloe arrive at Litcham School Prom. She looked
absolutely stunning (Chloe, not Gert!). Awl the girls looked amazing with their wonder-
ful dresses and very smart cars. One lad even turned up in an ice cream van. Sid took
their grandson, Oliver, ter his Prom at Sussex Barn in his old Morris 10/4 car. A big red
double decker bus and a tractor and trailer brought some of the youngsters. We guess
they awl try to outdo each other with transport. We never hed anything loike that in our
day.
Good luck ter awl those youngsters who are now going on ter 6 th form or college or ap-
prenticeships. We hope yew awl enjoy the school holidays. Loike us, you will probably
be get roped in for grandparent duties – luckily we can always hand them back!
Dew yew keep atroshing - Gert and Daisy.
Another little joke from Keith Skipper – a proper ol’ Norfolk boy!
Horry walks into a dentist’s office and announces: “I think I’m a moth.”
The dentist replies curtly: “You should not be here. You should be seeing a psychiatrist.”
Horry says quickly: “I am seein’ a psychiatrist.”
“Well, then, just what are you doing here?” asks the dentist.
Horry replies: “Well, your light wuz on”.

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Mallard News Hall Opening Continued from Page 1
Hall Opening continued… There are So Many People to Thank….
The trustees thanked all those major donors who provided
the main funding for the refurbishment as follows:
Parish Council-The Hall, Parish Council-Feasibility Study, Garfield Weston Founda-
tion, Norfolk Community Foundation/Borough Council, The Mallard, The Bowls Club,
National Lottery Awards for All, TFCC Communities Foundation (WREN), Tesco Bags
for Life, West Norfolk Wins, Bingo Evenings, Film Night, Tennis and Multisport Club,
and the Quiz Night.
The trustees gave a big thank you to all those
individuals and families who have donated to the
Refurbishment, either by attending or organising
fund-raisers or by an individual donation.
Thanks were also given to Jo and Mark Froment
who donated the carcasses, doors and ovens to
modernise the kitchen. Special mentions were
given to those ‘Refurbishment Volunteers’ who
had completed work to
save on costs namely, The new kitchen
Robin Arbenz for the
kitchen, Tom and Mike Read for fitting the kitchen worktops,
Brian Francis for painting the toilets, corridor and kitchen, Baz
Pratt for the signs and design, Arthur Allen for financial planning
and to Alan Petto for making and refurbishing handy bits of met-
alwork.
It is clear that Quinn Construction Services were the right compa-
ny to complete the building work. Under the calm and considered
management of Paul Quinn the various constructions have gone
very smoothly with excellent rapport between Paul and the Re-
furbishment Committee. Equally, Christian Mountney, our char-
tered surveyor, who has been with the development since day one
devising plans and helping with always sound advice, proved to
Getting be an excellent project manager and the trustees are grateful to
stuck in! him.
Phase 1 of the refurbishment took place after consulting with
local people about their ideas on how to improve the Hall. The
evening concluded with villagers being consulted on what improvements they would like
to see as Phase 2 of the Refurbishment.
If you have thoughts on how the fabric of the Village Hall could be improved, then
please submit your ideas on greatmassinghamvillagehall@gmail.com

A father & daughter FILM NIGHT Magpie Centre

Craft & Country Fair
live a perfect but Thursday August 15th August 18th
mysterious existence 10am to 5pm
in Forest Park, a 7pm for 7.30pm, £4 per person Wallington Hall
beautiful nature Great Massingham
Village Hall £18 family ticket
reserve near £6 per person
Portland, Oregon…. ‘Leave No Trace’ Under 5’s free

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Mallard News
The Strollers’ Stag Party
On Sunday 30th June the Strollers met at The Stag in West
Acre. The weather was perfect for our walk which took us
through woods, across open heath and by the River Nar.
For many of us it was a leisurely amble searching for interesting
flora and fauna. For others it was a brisk stroll through beautiful
country side with delightful views. The two groups separated at
the ford, where children paddled in the stream, and met up
again at the pub to enjoy a good Sunday lunch.
It was a delight to wade through the grass and see grasshoppers
leaping before us. Much time was spent identifying various
wildflowers such as heath bedstraw and insects including but-
terflies, hoverflies and beetles. Those who took the longer route
were rewarded by beautiful protected verges adorned with a profusion of wild flowers.
Hopefully, we will have another memorable walk in July when we can forget the chaos
of the modern world for an hour or two. Andrew Bickerton

Confirmation Congratulations
We send our love and congratulations to
‘The Foster Family’ and David Mallows
from Harpley who were confirmed re-
cently in St Mary’s by The Bishop of
Lynn. It was an uplifting and wonderful
evening. (Anna Burpitt)
The picture left shows Brian Higby with
Joanne Foster and children Cody, Rhian-
non and Tegan. Also in the picture are
David Mallows and the Bishop of Lynn.
The Bishop was delighted to welcome
five members of one family to be con-
firmed together. A very special occasion.

AFTERNOON TEA Apologies For the Picture But It does

at Little Massingham Bring Home the Problem!
House Why is it so difficult for some dog owners
By kind permission of Mr Oliver Birkbeck to see the need to clean up! Did they forget
In aid of St Andrew’s Church, Little Massingham their doggy bag or do they just not care?
August 17th 2019 The villager who sent in this picture was
2pm to 4pm greatly upset, as most
Tickets £10 each to include entry into prize people would be. He
draw for a luxury hamper available from: reports,“ I cycled back
Michelle West (520612), Angela Fordham with a couple of bags &
(520162) or Ruth Swithenbank (520275) or walked the three paces
email: sheneil.mw@googlemail.com to the dog bin! Grrr..”
Raffle on the day also Dog owners, please
Clean Up. It isn’t too
‘HURRY! LAST FEW TICKETS’ much to ask.
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Mallard News
School’s Out for Summer……..
Both our village Primary School and Ducklings Pre -school started the summer break on
the 24th July. It was time to say goodbye to both the year six children and the pre-school
graduates. We wish Sophie, Bryony, Gabriel, Cody and Maisy-Rae every success in their
High school and beyond. The same goes for the Pre-school graduates. (See below)

Florence Noah Teddy Freddie Fletcher

Manson Watson Molyneux Harrison Patrick

Charlie Lily Jenson Sophia Theo

Burton Darlow Darlow Champion Carlton

If you want to contact the School or the Pre-School please see details on page 15,
the Pre-school advert on page 7 or the websites:
www.greatmassingham.norfolk.sch.uk www.greatmassinghampreschool.co.uk
Advert GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH CLERK AND FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Parish Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to
take on the role of
Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
The post is for 5 hours per week (additional hours would be paid on agreement with the
Council) and involves attendance at Parish Council meetings (11 per year) and responsi-
bility for the finances of the Council and its risk management.
Candidates should have book-keeping, communication, ICT and organisational skills.
Pay will be in line with NALC guidelines and according to experience and qualifica-
tions. Support and training provided.
For further information please email the Chairman:
Mick Wingell emjaywin@outlook.com and include your CV & an accompanying letter.
Closing date is 31st of August 2019

The Houghton Hall Festival Biodiversity Project

runs from 8th – 11th August
Residents' contact for any issues is
www.residents.houghtonfestival.co.uk
A phone number is expected but was not
available at the time of publication.
Please look at the website nearer the time.
Thank you to everyone who supported the
Open Day at the Weasenham Road site on
14th July. The full report will be in the next
issue as, this month, space didn’t allow.
The next main working Party will be
on Saturday 14th September.

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Church Services August 2019
Date Time Service Location
7th August 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley
th
11 August 10.30 am Group Holy Communion East Walton
4.00 pm The Gap Pott Row Methodist
6.00 pm Songs of Praise Roydon
18th August 8.30 am Holy Communion Roydon
9.30 am Holy Communion Little Massingham
10.30 am Holy Communion Gayton
10.30 am Morning Praise Grimston
11.00 am Family Service Great Massingham
11.15 am Sung Holy Communion Harpley
3.00 pm Short Harvest Service and Walk St James, Bawsey
21st August 9.00 am Holy Communion Grimston
th
25 August 8.30 am Holy Communion Congham
10.30 am Family Service Gayton
11.00 am Holy Communion Great Massingham
3.00 pm Celtic Service Gayton Thorpe
1st September 8.30 am Holy Communion Ashwicken
8.30 am Holy Communion Roydon
10.00 am Family Service Harpley
10.30 am Holy Communion Grimston
10.30 am Morning Praise Gayton
11.00 am Holy Communion Great Massingham
6.00 pm Evensong Congham
4th September 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley
th th th
4 , 11 , 25 Aug. 9.30 am Lay Services Little Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting, Sunday 4th August, at 3pm at St Lawrence, Harpley and 1st
September at All Saints, Roydon. Visit our benefice website at www.ggmbenefice.uk
CHURCH NEWS Advance Notice….
Wednesday Teas at St Mary’s Our Harvest Supper will be held on Saturday
The Tea Ladies are taking a well-earned 28th September in the Village Hall. There will
rest so there will be no Teas during the be a ‘bread & cheese’ themed buffet followed
month of August. Thank you to all cake by a Ceilidh. Last year’s Supper was a very
makers, tea ladies and washer-uppers! enjoyable evening & we are certain this year
We look forward to seeing you all in will be as good, if not better!
September on Wednesday September 4th. Last year we were lucky enough to have a
May Fair Report marvellous selection of puddings made and
Our May Fair on 26th May was again a donated for this. If you are able to ‘make us a
wonderful afternoon and success. The pudding’ we would be extremely grateful.
weather was kind to us and we raised an Please contact: Anna (520196) or
amazing £1,105. Thank you to everyone Margaret (520135), if you are able to help.
who helped make the day possible. Look out for posters and more in next issue.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES • 30 Years Experience
• Free Estimates
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General Building Work Tim Margereson • All Makes & Models • Work Guaranteed
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Barn Conversions
Extensions 3 Weasenham Rd • Qualified Engineer • Discount for OAP’s
• Conservatories Gt.Massingham PE32 2EY
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Hard Landscaping
Kitchens/Bathrooms
• Sales, Repairs, Installations & Tuning Services
• Floor & Wall Tiling Call 07786 618787 or
• Decking White Cottage, School Road, Necton (opp Rectory
01485 520745

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est 1990
Call 01485 542576
Or 07818 602258
Boiler Servicing, New Heating Systems,
Bathrooms, Breakdowns, Repairs,
Upgrades, All Plumbing Covered.

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Landlords Electrical Testing

Electrical Upgrades
All Work Fully Insured
For your free estimate please call Adam Prime on
01485 601141
07765 786709
primenetworkgrp@gmail.com

FIRING Heath Farm Shop

Family run business
selling quality &

SQUAD
bespoke meat and
produce, from our own
farm & local Suppliers
Heath farm Shop, Lynn Lane,
Great Massingham
WOODBURNERS King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2HJ
01485 520 828
Comprehensive stock to view at our Open 9-5 Monday to Friday
showroom on 9-1 Saturday
The West Raynham Business Park.
01328 854 098
e-mail: firingsquadwoodburners@yahoo.com
www.firingsquadwoodburners.com
APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

Welcomes old & new members

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture. Individually designed,
Excellent facilities and
a friendly atmosphere. personally installed by experts from
Good beer, real ale, wines and spirits
all at competitive prices. our Great Massingham workshops.
Separate snooker room. www.tenacityinteriors.com
Satellite, large screen TV.
Outside drinking area.
Entertainment throughout the year.
Membership applications can be obtained CALL TODAY
from the club bar 01485 521888

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 Useful Numbers
Organisation Contact Phone No.
Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223
Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056
Borough Council James (Jim) Moriarty 07879 492400
Bell Ringing Dale Gagen 520 024
Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796
Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601 251
Community Car Scheme Office 520 823
Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520 609
County Council Stuart Graham Dark 07450 679 355
Doctors Massingham Surgery 520 521
The Film Night Arthur Allen 520 628
Fishing Warden Paul Smith and Ken Perry Sue Nash 07802 670 711
Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520 259
Massingham Historical Society Peter James 521 706
Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520 628
Parish Council Clerk (Vacant Position) Vacant Position
Mick Wingell (Chair) 520 369
Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746
Police Non-emergency 101
School Ann Beardall 520 362
Village Hall Hall & Bar & Vic Cross 520 588/520 387
Village Stores and Deli Mark and Kerry Eldridge 520 272

MASSINGHAM STORES & POST OFFICE

FOOD - WINE - DELI OVEN CLEANING
CARPET CLEANING
Mark, Kerry and staff welcome you to
your local shop, 7 days a week.
Monday to Saturday
7am to 7pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm SOFA CLEANING
Tel: 01485 520 272
Call the local experts now

Clean Tech
Our Post Office is open from 9am - 5.30pm
Monday to Friday & 9am -1pm on Saturday.
It offers euros on demand as well as holiday
insurance & other foreign currency.
We have a huge number of new lines such as 01485 609223
a new range of newspapers, magazines, DIY,
stationery, cakes and biscuits…….. Card, cheque and cash
FREE HOME DELIVERY, FRIDAYS, 1 - 5 PM
www.massinghamstores.co.uk payments accepted
Email: info@massinghamstores.co.uk

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 Anyone for Pétanque?
The Coronation Club
‘Was Up For It’.
In June, the Coronation Club had
a game of French boules. It was a
very successful afternoon with
Dot being the eventual winner.

Waiting patiently
A close for their turn.
finish.

We had a lovely time as it was Dolly’s birthday and

we had a little party with sherry afterwards. We were
going to have the sherry first to warm us up, as it was
quite chilly, but thought we could hurt someone by
throwing balls when drunk! Jill Whitmore

Calling All Young Actors

I will be adapting my children’s book ‘BUMBLE!’ to a play for children.
I have already got some enthusiastic volunteers from Massingham Youth
Club but there are still a number of parts available plus other
roles including musical accompaniment, dance and many other
jobs required in a production.
The plan is to stage it at Great Massingham Village Hall in December with
auditions and rehearsals beginning in September. It will be a big commitment
for everyone but, hopefully, a fantastic and enjoyable experience.
If you are aged between six and fourteen and are interested in being involved either
e-mail me on andrewbick@btinternet.com or phone 01485520307.
Please get your parents’ consent. Andrew Bickerton

Dates for your Diary – August

Date Event Time Place
5,19 Aug Craft & Chat 2 - 4.30 pm Village Hall Bar
10,24 Aug Stalls on the Green From 9 am Near the well
12 Aug Historical Society Meeting & Talk 7.30 pm Village Hall
15 Aug Film Night 7 pm for 7.30 Village Hall
17 Aug Afternoon Tea 2 - 4 pm Little Massingham House
18 Aug Village Yard Sale 9 am to 1 pm As per map
18 Aug West Norfolk Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
19 Aug Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm Village Hall
24 Aug Historical Society Walk 2 pm At the well
27 Aug Mobile Library From 12.35 pm As per timetable.

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