Professional Documents
Culture Documents
June 2017
Grimston, Roydon
Congham and Pott Row
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Hello All
Welcome to another issue of our magazine. Next months will be a double one.
I hope you all enjoy the summer break and that we get some warm weather. At
least the gardeners should be happy with the rainfall we have had in the last few
days. Thank you once again Chrissy Brace for another of your lovely recipes.
Very Best Wishes
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Your Editor
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The Deadline for submissions for the July/Aug issue is 15th June
GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM
EDITOR: Chrissy Shale on line at www.ggmbenefice.uk
grimstonvillagelink@outlook.com KL-617817
ADVERTISING: Roger Haywood, haywood301@btinternet.com KL-630301
Contributions by e-mail should 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)
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Vicar's Letter for flamin' June
The sound of Mendelssohn's Wedding March will soon be echoing around our
villages it's June, although perhaps not flamin' June as I write, but certainly the
start of the main wedding season. They say if you marry in June you're a bride all
your life, and the bridegroom who marries in June gets a sweetheart for a wife.
Well, there may not be seven brides for seven brothers this year - but it's just as
exciting for all those involved in planning a wedding.
People are still choosing to tie the knot in church, making solemn promises in the
eyes of God and in front of the gathered congregation, despite competition from
alternatives like all-in-one wedding and reception venues. Vows of love made in
public are always extremely moving and it's a joy and privilege to be alongside
couples at this important time in their lives. We consider the different qualities of
love: such as patience, kindness, trust and forbearance, truthfulness; and the
cost of loving someone -because love always comes at a cost.
So in June love is in the air and it would be good to keep this uppermost in our
minds as we are all drawn to other more turbulent events, less joyful perhaps but
certainly emotionally charged. I'm thinking of the General Election.
Many people are anxious and disturbed by the challenging, uncharted political
territory in which we find ourselves however we voted in the referendum or plan
to vote on Thursday June 8th. Love in all its complexity is conspicuously absent
from the political arena, especially during election campaigns - and yet we need it
so much.
Our Archbishops Justin and John have written an open pastoral letter to the whole
country, available to read in its entirety on the Church of England website. In it
they urge us to take inspiration from the ancient Christian values of love, trust and
hope, while playing our part in these troubled times with generosity and kindness:
the season of Easter invites us to celebrate and renew our love of God and our
love of our neighbour, our trust and hope in God and in each other.
Some people think that the Church should never speak out nor involve itself in
politics; but being the established Church, church and state are inextricably
entwined in our Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, Defender of the Faith and Head of
State. She offers us a perfect example of loving, prayerful service to all her
people without exception, however they choose to vote on June 8th. My love and
prayers to you all and for our country. Yours in Christ, Judith
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A View from Lanky Hill.
Unfortunately there was no space available in a very busy May magazine for a
long article I wrote about the Spring weather this year and how remarkably dry
this has been. I do record rainfall amounts. In March a paltry 1.25 inches of rain
fell. Then in April, worse still, with only 0.5 inches on top of this. Only a few drops
fell in May up to the middle of the month.
However, as I write on the 16th/17th of the month, a deluge is promised for the near
future. British weather never seems to be predictable. I suppose that's why we
constantly talk about it.
At least a heavy rain would ensure the future of my crop of early potatoes.
Despite constant watering with a lawn sprinkler, they were starting to fall behind
an expected harvesting date of the first week in June. Just imagine, perhaps on
General Election Day, a supper of new English lamb, new potatoes, peas and
broad beans: it's a pity you can't all be invited.
My son Ross, named after the original Ross Poldark, decided to take charge of
the navigation and steerage of this motor boat. The River Bure, on the way to the
coast near Great Yarmouth, meanders across the flat lands of East Norfolk. This
made steering the craft especially with a moderate North-Easterly breeze a bit
problematic for a novice helmsman like Ross. This was certainly not helped by a
very alcoholic lunch at Coltishall. We were all glad to arrive back safely at
Wroxham. Thank goodness we were there out of season. During July and
August chaos would have ensued.
Mike Chamberlain
Thirteen members were able to join in the return trip to the gardens at Elgoods in
Wisbech, (fortunately after the early rain had passed over!) It was a very interesting
visit and everyone enjoyed comparing the differences to be seen in the trees and
plants in May, with their first trip last September. So much so that all agreed that, as
gardens change so quickly, it would be a good idea to consider another trip on a
different month. Members expressed thanks to Christine Brook for organising the
outing and to our chairman, Nick Smith, for driving the minibus.
New members and visitors are always welcome to meetings - for details just ring Nick
on 600769 or Shirley on 600750.
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Holly Meadows School
This term, we are delighted to welcome two new members of staff to our team at
Holly Meadows: Hannah Woods now teaches in Key Stage 1 and this week,
Stephen Danes joins us in Key Stage 2 bringing a wealth of skills, experiences
and ideas.
We are also very excited about becoming a 'Forest School' once again, now that
our Early Years teacher Rebecca Hogger is in the final stages of her Advanced
Forest School Leader training. Forest School is an inspirational concept providing
learning opportunities through practical activities in an outdoor environment.
Children enjoy the freedom to explore and experience the natural world in all
seasons and in all weathers. Forest School embraces an approach of nurturing,
supporting and developing the self-esteem of all participants. It is an ideal
environment in which to develop innovation, problem solving, risk taking, creativity
and teamwork. Holly Meadows certainly has the ideal site for outdoor learning
and this approach combines our vision: 'Inspire, Challenge and Encourage' with
each of our core school values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Reflection,
Collaboration, Curiosity and Creativity.
Our pupils (and staff) are most definitely creative! In Key Stage 2, we have been
developing and extending our experiences in Art and Design through a range of
printmaking activities. We held a competition in school and selected 15 super
pieces to display in an exhibition at Westacre Theatre. The work was such high
quality that it was extremely difficult to choose! We now have plenty of work to
display in our corridors and classrooms.
Jennie Wildsmith-Garton
Headteacher
Holly Meadows School
OWLS
Our small lunch group meets once a month for lunch. We usually go to
somewhere in the vicinity of Kings Lynn or Grimston, but this month we are
going as far as East Rudham , to the Crown. Next month on June 28 we will meet
at Narborough Hall for lunch. Anyone interested in coming please phone Judith
Gough on 01485 609217 or email goughpj@btinternet.com. Transport can be
arranged. New faces are welcomed.
Thanks
Judith Gough
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Fathers Day Sunday 18th June
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Pott Row Methodist Church
Strawberry Tea will be on Saturday 8th July at 3pm when we shall invite the
Good Companions to join us.
The Pott Row Methodist Church would like to say thank you to Mr & Mrs Peach for
holding the Coffee Morning and BBQ on Saturday 29th April. What a great time we
had! We so enjoyed the burgers and hot dogs. The grand total of 650 was made for
for Church funds. Thank you again.
PRIZE BINGO
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Messy Church
We kick off at 4pm with songs and a Thursday 22nd June 2017
story followed by craft activities then Arrive between 3.30pm and 4pm for a
we enjoy some lively worship before 4pm start.
settling down for a cooked meal We would love to see you there
together.
We aim to finish around 5.30pm. To find out more or if you have any
questions please do contact Revd.
Next Messy Church will be in St Jane 01553 636227
Nicholas Church Gayton on
A reminder for our Quiz on Friday June 2nd at 7.30 pm. Teams of upto six.
2.50 per person to include Tea/Coffee. To enter a team please ring the numbers
below.
Also two raffle ticket winners Yellow 415 and Blue 441, These were purchased at
Albert and Marjorie Peache's Fantastic coffee Morning on Sat 29th April , Please
ring Jenny on 01553 630369 or Beryl on 01485 600593.
Grimston Eye
I overheard a conversation between two drivers who had thoughtfully waited till six
horses passed safely by, but had not received a thank you. What these drivers must
realise is that a verbal thank you is not in the horse's vocabulary! This unusual
command could result in a sudden trot or stop and the rider not ready for it! A smile
and nod from the rider is their thank you, and a thumb's up and a return smile would
be very welcome.
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Any Electrical works undertaken by our
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Professional Dog Grooming
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Greenfingers May 2017
Helen Lilley and Jean Hale were invited to talk to the club about Little
Discoverers, the local charity we will be supporting at the Annual Horticultural
Show in September. They provide an early learning environment for pre-school
children with physical difficulties and delayed development, to learn new skills
whilst having fun. As a local charity they were delighted that we would be raising
funds on their behalf.
Somerleyton Hall, June 21st: Pick up times for the coach trip are:
9am Pine Parlour, 9.05 am Chequers Road (Pott Row end), 9.10am Congham
Hall, 9.15am Grimston Clock.
Meadowfest, May 20th: The club supported the Holly Meadows' PTA Fundraiser.
We will be distributing children's schedules for the Autumn Show along with
potted sunflowers for children to care for and enter in the show.
The speaker for the evening was Colin Ward from Swine's Meadow Nurseries,
assisted by his very capable wife. His subject was Hostas. He arrived with what
must have been half of his nursery stock, all of which was for sale at the end of
the talk. Farmers from Market Deeping, the nurseries' beginnings were a few
plants for sale at the farm gate. This rapidly developed into the nursery. He
spoke with humour and showed a wide range of hostas along with advice on slug
and snail control. Without the aid of any notes, his extensive knowledge and
passion for his subject was revealed.
Plant of the Month winners: 1st Janet Brittain, 2nd Margaret Gladman, 3rd Mary
Roper.
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Grimston and District WI
At our May meeting we discussed resolutions to be sent to the National
Federation meeting in June. The subjects were about alleviating loneliness and
the problem of microscopic acrylic fibres from washing our clothes, contaminating
the sea and harming marine life. Once notices were concluded, we got on to the
serious business of pudding tasting, our competition for May! There were more
than enough for everyone and we had several savoury dishes to try as well. The
winner was Mary Roper, second, Mary Lupton and third, Chris Williamson and
Alison Barlow.
We thought it would be nice to put up some old photos of our villages in the
Village Hall for everyone to look at.
If you have any nice photos of times gone by of either Grimston or Pott Row of
scenes, buildings, or events then please could I borrow them for a short while.
Then they can be copied, maybe enlarged and then framed to hang in the Village
Hall.
If you can help with this little project then please get in touch with Sue Willis tel
01553 630579 email answillis@btinternet.com or call in to Sherwood Cottage,
3 Fen Lane, Pott Row
You are invited to come and enjoy our annual art show and sale of work.
Refreshments and free entry. At Grimston Village Hall, Pott Row
Saturday 24th June 11- 5pm and Sunday 25th June 10- 4pm
Grimston & District W I are running a coach trip to Southwold on Wednesday July
12th 2017 leaving Pott Row at 9am. We have some seats left at a cost of 8.00
each if anyone would like to join us. Please contact Mary Roper on 01485
600003.
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PARISH REGISTER Monthly Benefice
Prayer Meetings
Funerals Join us as we gently
th pray together over
20 April at Mintlyn Crematorium
Sylvia Allen of Harpley matters across our
parishes. This is
th always important and
26 April at St Andrew, Little
Massingham Edward Woor especially so in these
changing times.
9th May at St Lawrence, Harpley All are welcome
th
Sheila Ashton Sunday 4 June Meeting at 3pm
at St Andrew Congham
th nd
16 May at All Saints, Roydon Sunday 2 July Meeting at 3pm at
Edmund Panks (Teddy) All Saints Ashwicken
th
17 May at St Botolph, Grimston Sunday 18th June 2017
Joan Nicholson Annual Tractor Rally
2pm to 5pm
Baptisms
st
21 May at St Nicholas, Gayton
Ella Anne Edwards
th
28 May at St Nicholas, Gayton
Maevi Sutherland
th
28 May at St Mary, Gt.
Massingham
Oliver Antony Lockwood The Friends of St Botolph are
holding their ever popular annual
Wedding Tractor Run and Country Fayre.
th
27 May at St Mary, Gt Massingham Thanks to Roger & Christine Coe for
Daniel Pickard & Rebecca Fanneran hosting the event at Manor Farm,
Gayton Road, Grimston.
The tractors will be available for
Dates for your diary viewing from 9.30am to 10.30am
th
before they set off, returning to the
Sunday 11 farm for the afternoon.
June
at 4pm AFTERNOON TEA
Afternoon Teas are held in St Mary's,
At Pott Row Great Massingham, every
Methodist Wednesday from 3 o'clock till
Chapel 4.30pm. Come for a relaxing time
A very relaxed time together with with friends for a chat and of course,
prayer and praise tea and delicious cake.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS Music in Country Churches
th th
25 and 26 July 2017
Roydons at St Marys Great Massingham
"Bit of a Do 2017"
St Mary's has been privileged to host
another concert from Music in
Country Churches.. You may
remember the last one in 2012, a
At Roydon Church real treat for music lovers. There will
th
on Saturday 8 July be lots to do and we will require
1 - 4pm stewards and sponsors. If you are
interested and would like to help
This year we are having our bit of a please contact Margaret 520135.
do a little earlier this year but still
the same stalls and games including Bawsey Ruins Walk and Tea
Cakes, Mini farm, Tombola, Raffle, Sunday 20th August 2017
Refreshments,
Also after last We are once again organizing a
years success walk round Bawsey ruin s followed by
there will be a cream tea
the Dog Show
Parking on site. Saturday 16th September
It will be a fun
afternoon for all
St Botloph Church Grimston
the family so
please come along.
Congham Fete
and Snail Racing.
LAST NIGHT
OF THE PROMS 2017
Performed by
The Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band
7th June
9.00am St. Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion
21st June
9am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
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Your local
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If you have any unwanted books we will be happy to find new homes for them on
the Book stall at Congham Fete! Please contact Jackie Powell on 01485 609219
to arrange for delivery or collection.
Many thanks
We would welcome offers of help with setting up the Cricket Ground on the
morning of the Fete, or clearing away afterwards, as well as helpers to run stalls
during the afternoon. If you can help in any way please contact either Helen Lilley
on 01485 600153 or Hilary Scase on 01485 600650.
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Congham Parish Council
The Next meeting will be on Monday 25th July at Congham Hall 7pm
Cllr L Rust was voted in as Chair and Cllr L Grange as Vice- Chair at our recent
meeting.
Neighbourhood Plan
Peter Colman came to expand on the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan and
was well received. The Congham representatives to the Council are Cllr B
Williamson and Cllr J Compton who will report back each month to Congham
Parish Council. If anyone is interested in actively contributing to this group please
contact the Clerk.
Cllr T Tilbrook Borough Councillor stated that there were discussions going on
at the current time to make the present wards larger and so reduce the overall
number of Borough Councillors representing each ward.
The Annual Finance Accounts were approved along with the Bank
Reconciliation in preparation for the completion of the Governance statement. It
was agreed to continue the subscription to Norfolk Association of Local Councils .
The Clerk has gained a grant to design a website and gain necessary equipment.
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WAYNE TUFFS
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Manor Farm, Grimston PE32 1BG
Local wildlife enthusiast Graham Sherwin will give us a presentation which will
include his video footage of UK Butterflies. Graham's presentation will be a
highlight of this NarVOS Members' Social evening, which is open to all. We invite
members and visitors to bring along books, photographs, paintings or anything else
of wildlife interest to this social and informal meeting.
Visitors most welcome. Admission 2 on the night if you are not a NarVOS member. For
more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on 01760 724092.
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A bit of a do 2017
Tombola, Cake Stall, Raffle Bric a Brac Live Music, Refreshments, Mini Farm
and Game Stalls
Thank you to everyone who donated prizes, and all the people who supported us
on the night at our Bingo in aid of The East Anglian Air Ambulance at The Ffolkes
Arms, Hillington, on Friday 28th April 2017.
We raised 1253.00. Once again thank you very much from Monica and Eileen.
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JB Gardening
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82 Chapel Road, Pott Row
07788 136155
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C.J BUFFHAM
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The Last Word
There is something here that strikes the notes of passion, simplicity and trust that
overcomes the greatest of challenges. Here is a reminder of that much loved
story in the Bible of David and Goliath. Of course there is skill, passion and
integrity, but there is a deeper secret that believes that when I am weak, then I
am strong. I recall that the greatest competitor and victor of all time wooed his
listeners referring it to the pearl of great price.
What is the reference here, if it is not the challenge we all face. Not all are up for
competitions, but there is one we cannot avoid. It is the challenge of life itself, for
there are many things competing for our attention and allegiance. A pearl is a
thing of beauty and value and its attraction is obvious. But a pearl takes a good
while to grow and develop in the oyster. What is your oyster? As for beauty,
cosmetics can help both men and women. I have friend making millions in London
in cosmetic surgery. But we are not fooled, because as important as it is, at the
end of the day it is surface stuff. Once I did a lot with young people, and I used to
tell the lads not to be bowled over by the girls because of their amazing hair
styles! I knew that at heart most young men want a woman who has not slept
around. The beauty of a pure heart and a straight life is indeed priceless, but we
have to find the secret and that might be a lot to do with what our oyster is!
John Wallis
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Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553
1st Gayton Rainbows: Karen Williamson,79 Chapel Road, Pott Row 07774 557280
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
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 Tim Tilbrook, 57 Station Road, Roydon 601413
Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mrs Susan Fraser cllr.susan.fraser@west-norfolk.gov.uk 600263
District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL- 668777
Dementia Adventure: Leslie Williams 601220
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:Cynthia Jackson, 47 Phillip Rudd Court, Pott Row 601210
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 Mary Roper 9 Briar Close, Grimston 600003
Little FishesPlaytine: Jane Reeve 07813104519
Member of Parliament:Sir Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew's Lane 600559
Parish Council Clerks:
Grimston: Mrs Philippa Sewell, 10 Robin Hill, Heacham, PE31 7SS 572037
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 Leziate Drove, 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 : Emma Baker Tel: 07401 142921
Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove KL-630866
Women's Institute: Mary Roper, 9 Briar Close, Grimston, PE32 1XD 600003
Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440
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